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Wednesday, May 21, at 7:00 a.m.; Brealfast 9:00 a.m.
Annual Bird Walk and Breakfast

Manchester Country Club’s wetlands attract a large variety of bird species, chasing mates and nest building. Breakfast and a short program to follow.
Locations: Manchester Country Club and Equinox Village

Coordinator: Martha Pfeiffer

Tuesday, June 10, at 9:00 a.m.

Manchester and Dorset Town Green Cleanups
Manchester Coordinator: Sue Hinkel

 

Wednesday, June 11, at 2:00 p.m.  Please note time and location changes from the yearbook
Flower Demonstration by Jaga

Jaga returns by popular demand in preparation for our Flower Show. She will inspire and put you at ease to become part of the show.
Location: Manchester Community Library
Coordinator: Sarah McClintock

Tuesday, July 8, at 9:00 a.m.
Manchester and Dorset Town Green Cleanups
Manchester Coordinator: Sue Hinkel

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Wednesday, June 11, at 2:00 p.m.  Please note time and location changes from the yearbook
Flower Demonstration by Jaga

Jaga returns by popular demand in preparation for our Flower Show. She will inspire and put you at ease to become part of the show.
Location: Manchester Community Library
Coordinator: Sarah McClintock

Wednesday, July 23, at 9:00 a.m.
Day trip to Berkshire Botanical Gardens

We will see a showcase of horticulture and garden design and a “museum of living things” at the 24-acre garden in Stockbridge, MA
Location: Carpool from Christ our Savior Parish

Coordinator: Beth Alden

Tuesday, August 5, at 9:00 a.m.
Manchester and Dorset Town Green Cleanups
Manchester Coordinator: Sue Hinkel

Tuesday and Wednesday, August 5 and 6
These Green Mountains
A Small Standard Flower Show
Location: The Marble House
Coordinators: Flower Show Committee

Tuesday, September 2, at 9:00 a.m.
Manchester and Dorset Town Green Cleanups
Manchester Coordinator: Sue Hinkel
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Wednesday, September 3, at 10:00 a.m.
Green-up on River Road

Location: Meet at the fountain below Wilburton Inn

Coordinator: Barbara Powers

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Wednesday, September 17, at 12:00 p.m.
Annual Meeting and Luncheon

Lunch, awards and a summary of the past year will take place at our annual meeting.

Location: Dorset Field Club
Coordinator: Martha Pfeiffer

Tuesday, October 14, at 9:00 a.m.
Manchester and Dorset Town Green Cleanups
Manchester Coordinator: Sue Hinkel
 

Wednesday, October 15, at 1:00 p.m.
The Magical Christmas Markets of Europe

For centuries the Christmas Markets of Europe have enchanted locals and visitors alike, enabling them to live out their “snow globe” holiday fantasy. GCM member Pattie Haubner will lead us on aphotographic tour of the most magical markets in Europe.
Location: Manchester Community Library
Coordinator: Melissa Bell

Thursday, November 13, at 1:00 p.m.
Vermont’s Merino Miracle

Dr. Jan Albers will talk about the history of Vermont’s Merino wool industry from the 1800s. At its height in 1840, there were 1,681,000 sheep in Vermont.

Location: Hildene Beckwith Room
Coordinator: Carol Munson

Monday, December 1, at 9:00 a.m.
Annual Greens Workshop

Join in the camaraderie to help decorate wreaths to be donated and to prepare for the Winter Bazaar.

Location: First Congregational Church
Coordinators: Sue Hinkel and Maureen Norton-Dant

Saturday, December 6, at 9:00 a.m.
Winter Bazaar and Craft Sale at MCL

Help support this fundraising event where we will sell winter arrangements, boxwood trees, homemade and handmade creations by members.

Set-up on Friday afternoon.
Location: Manchester Community Library
Coordinators: GCM Executive Board

Wednesday, December 10, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Annual Holiday Tea

Join us at this annual event in a relaxed setting.

Location: TBD
Coordinator: Christina Nichols