Dates to Remember
Detailed info on each event below the calendar
Programs and Events
2020
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 12:30 p.m.
Cabin Fever Luncheon
It is time to break out of the cabin fever doldrums and share camaraderie and friendship with fellow members.
Location: Marsh Tavern, Equinox Resort
Coordinator: Carol Munson
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.
East Dorset Historic Homes
GCM member Michele Pagan will speak about homes that pre-date the marble industry. The talk will feature the plants and garden styles from the time of the Revolution up to the Colonial Revival period.
Location: Manchester Community Library
Coordinator: Mary Schwartz
Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.
Dried Flower How-To by Barbara
GCM member Barbara Powers has been creating beautiful dried flower arrangements for years at Hildene. We will learn how to dry flowers and use them in arrangements.
Location: Hildene Beckwith Room
Coordinator: Barbara Powers
Saturday, May 2, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.
Green Up Day on River Road
This is a statewide event of greening up Vermont. Join GCM members by collecting litter along the roadside while enjoying scenic views and the company of others.
Coordinator: Barbara Powers
Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.
Annual Plant, Bake and Tag Sale
All member participation needed for our fundraiser for Civic Beautification and the Scholarship Fund. Dig, cook and clean out to help our club raise funds for these projects.
Location: Manchester Community Library
Coordinators: Carolyn Brogan, Anne MacLaurin and Becky Moore
Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 7:00 a.m.
Annual Bird Walk and Breakfast
We are returning to the Manchester Country Club by request. Many birds can be sighted in the wetlands and ponds. Bird song and courtship display are in full swing. This is an easy one-mile walk along a smooth path. Breakfast follows at Equinox Village with a program about Super Hummingbirds, the smallest most colorful birds on earth. We’ll watch these great athletes fly backward, upside-down, raise a family and be brave in combat.
Location: Manchester Country Club parking lot
Coordinators: Martha Pfeiffer and Carolyn Smith
Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.
Manchester Town Green Cleanup
Bring gloves, trowels, tarps and clippers to spruce up our town green. Coordinator: Sue Hinkel
!00 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION BEGINS!
June 10, 1920 11:00 a.m. Thursday
The Garden Club of Manchester held its first meeting in the gymnasium of Burr and Burton Seminary. Ten members were present.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.
A Tour of Scottish Gardens
GCM member Anne MacLaurin’s husband Anthony knows about gardening! He will take us on a tour of the National Trust of Scotland properties and how an innovative sustainable approach will save Arduaine Garden.
Location: Manchester Community Library
Coordinator: Anne MacLaurin
Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at 5:30 pm
!00 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION PARTY
On the hundredth anniversary of the day a talented group of women came together and formed The Garden Club of Manchester, we’ll celebrate with a cocktail party for members, spouses and partners. 1920s attire is welcomed.
Location: Southern Vermont Art Center
Coordinators: !00 Year Celebration Committee
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.
Organizational Meeting for Garden Tour
In preparation for our 100 Year Anniversary Garden Tour we will gather together to organize and receive instructions for the two-day Garden Tour and Fundraising Event.
Location: TBD
Coordinators: !00 Year Celebration Committee
Saturday & Sunday, July 11 and 12, 2020
!00 Year Anniversary Garden Tour
Join in by helping and attending the tour of gardens in Manchester, Dorset and East Dorset. This will be a fundraising event and 100% participation of GCM members is needed.
Locations: Various Gardens
Coordinators: !00 Year Celebration Committee
Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.
Manchester Town Green Cleanup
Bring gloves, trowels, tarps and clippers to spruce up our town green.
Coordinator: Sue Hinkel
Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.
Cooking with Herbs
GCM member Becky Moore and her friend, Joanne Prouty will demonstrate a range of recipes using herbs. Sauces, main dishes, desserts and beverages with recipes and sampling will be available.
Location: First Congregational Church
Coordinator: Becky Moore
Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.
Manchester Town Green Cleanup
Bring gloves, trowels, tarps and clippers to spruce up our town green.
Coordinator: Sue Hinkel
AUGUST 19, 1920
The Garden Club of Manchester held its first flower show with 40 exhibitors and 500 attendees
Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 8:30 a.m.
Day Trip to King’s Garden at Fort Ticonderoga
We will explore the six-acre King’s Garden which holds centuries of garden history, savor the fragrant heritage flowers and learn more about the sustainable agricultural practices employed by the caretakers.
Location: Carpool from St. Paul’s Church
Coordinator: Pat Barnett
Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.
Green Up Day on River Road
Join the group on River Road and collect roadside litter. One hour of your time. Please wear gloves.
Coordinator: Barbara Powers
SEPTEMBER 9, 1920
The Speaker for the Garden Club of Manchester meeting was Lowrie Childs, GCM member Jane Child’s mother-in-law
Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.
Annual Meeting Luncheon and Tour of Rogerland
Roger Cooper and his late wife Sandi created a little oasis in East Arlington of a formal yet whimsical and bucolic garden. They transformed the property to include a Yin/Yang water feature, an Alice in Wonderland Garden, a Vineyard Garden and much more. The staff will prepare an informal lunch.
Location: Rogerland in East Arlington
Coordinator: Becky Burke
Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.
Manchester Town Green Cleanup
Bring gloves, trowels, tarps and clippers to spruce up our town green.
Coordinator: Sue Hinkel
SEPTEMBER 23, 1920
The Garden Club of Manchester held its first Annual Meeting
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.
Manchester Town Green Cleanup
Bring gloves, trowels, tarps and clippers to put the green to bed for the winter.
Coordinator: Sue Hinkel
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.
Interesting and Unusual Trees and Shrubs for Landscapes
Amy Howansky, owner of Backyard Solutions in Niskayuna, is a Certified Nursery and Landscape Professional. She will give a presentation sure to make all of us want to visit a nursery to add trees and shrubs to our landscape.
Location: Hildene Beckwith Room
Coordinator: Rene Wilson
November, 11, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.
What’s All the BUZZ about Hemp?
Chris Bowlen of Mettowee Valley Hemp will shed light on the burgeoning hemp and CBD scene in Vermont. He will explain the range of health benefits of the many products his company makes with organic hemp. Maria Reade will emcee.
Location: Manchester Community Library
Coordinator: Polly Jones
Monday, November 30, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.
Annual Greens Workshop
We will continue our long tradition of civic beautification by providing decorated wreaths to municipal buildings and churches. Bring gloves, clippers and scissors to lend a hand.
Location: First Congregational Church
Coordinator: Sue Hinkel and Carmen Bodge
Wednesday, December TBD
Annual Tea and Ornament Exchange
Join in the fun of our annual event in a relaxed setting before the holiday rush. Bring a newly purchased inexpensive ornament or recycle one from your collection.
Location: TBD
Coordinators: TBD
