Grimsby Garden Club NewsFlash November 2016

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We are here to help beautify Grimsby.     Where We Meet Our meetings are at the Livingston Activity Centre at 18 Livingston Ave. Grimsby ON.  We start at 7:00pm for social time. We'd appreciate it if you bring your mug. Membership  Our membership fees are modest. Our membership chair is Ginny Thiessen and you will meet her at the Membership Desk at Monthly meetings. Facebook Website Email Monday, November 28 2016 6:00pm potluck and Annual General Meeting Potluck Dinner at 6:00pm Annual General Meeting and speaker Speaker:  Sandi Marr Topic:  Urn Decorating and Arrangements Eleven years ago, Sandi created a porch pot for her front step in Waterloo, and a neighbour asked her to make one for her own porch.  Soon she found herself receiving more invitations and making more arrangements.  Now she's a floral designer at Flowers Niagara in Welland.  In addition,  she'll create about 200 custom order arrangements this year.  A teacher at heart she takes pleasure in showing others the creative process.  She will take us through her journey with porch pots, and then show us how she creates her urn decorations.  A lucky member will get to take home the urn insert! Membership Fees 2017 The membership voted to increase the 2017 membership fees at the September meeting. Single membership is $15.00 and family membership is $20.00 in 2017.  We are taking 2017 renewals. Annual General Meeting  The annual general meeting brings in the slate of officers and board members for the next year.  The membership will be asked to vote on two changes to the constitution proposed by Marilyn Cornwell (Acting Secretary) at the September meeting.  These were supported by the Board, who recommend the membership vote in favour of them. The changes bring the Grimsby Garden Club constitution in line with recent changes to the OHA default constitution.  See the proposed Amendment here. They are also posted on the bulletin board in the Livingston Activity Centre. 2017 Bookmark of Events is ready Our 2017 Bookmark calendar of events is ready for you to pick up at our October 24th meeting. It will be posted to our website in November, and available at the Membership desk each month. Fantasy of Trees We are decorating a tree in the Grimsby Rotary Fantasy of Trees - November 25th to December 11th at the Grimsby Museum.  Check out more about it at fantasyoftrees.ca or on  Facebook.  Decorate the Town Christmas Tree Come out on December 1st to Town Hall to decorate the town tree.  For further information on the time and date, contact Beth Sommers 905-945-1033 or email grimsbygardenclub@outlook.com. Poinsettias for WLMH Poinsettias on sale in the hospital lobby Thursday & Friday Nov.24th & 25th 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – 6” pot $10 8” pot $18 (Prices include tax). Colours available: Red White Pink.  Net proceeds go towards the purchase of Hospital Equipment.