Save the Date: November 20th
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Our November Luncheon committee has begun planning for our annual fundraiser which will be held on Wednesday November 20, 2019 at the historic Oakmont Country Club.
Reservations will open to the public on Friday September 20th. Mark your calendar now as last year’s amazing luncheon sold out in just 5 days. |
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Garden Projects at The Oakmont Center for Nursing and Rehab
For several years some of our Gardening with Seniors committee members have been helping with the outdoor gardens at the Oakmont Center for Nursing and Rehab. We have brought in plants from our own gardens and some that were left over from our Annual Spring Plant sale. With help from the Center staff we have created new garden spaces and expanded old ones. We have the benefit of various garden beds that are perfect for both sun and shade loving plants and have used some special spaces to install a whimsical fairy gardens.
Most of our transplants have done very well, so the biggest need this year, especially after all the spring rain, was extensive weeding and trimming. We decided that the appearance of the beds would be improved and our job would be easier next year if we added mulch. The Center supplied the mulch and also dug out some extra space for us to fill with new plants. We went to work and shaped up existing plants as well as adding a few new ones. The residents and the staff visit the gardens often and are enjoying the view. We are looking forward to resuming our Gardening with Seniors indoor sessions with the residents in October.
Most of our transplants have done very well, so the biggest need this year, especially after all the spring rain, was extensive weeding and trimming. We decided that the appearance of the beds would be improved and our job would be easier next year if we added mulch. The Center supplied the mulch and also dug out some extra space for us to fill with new plants. We went to work and shaped up existing plants as well as adding a few new ones. The residents and the staff visit the gardens often and are enjoying the view. We are looking forward to resuming our Gardening with Seniors indoor sessions with the residents in October.
2019 Scholarship Winner
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The Garden Club of Oakmont is proud to announce our 2019 Scholarship winner is Ryann Heffley. Ryann is a 2019 graduate of Riverview High School in Oakmont. She will be attending the University of Pittsburgh as a double major in Biology and Creative Writing and a minor in Dance.
Eligible candidates are chosen for Outstanding Academics, and Community Involvement. Congratulations Ryann! |
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Summer Day Camp for Gardeners
This summer one of our members has organized “Day Camp for Gardeners”. She has planned outings to many interesting venues around the city. Each outing also includes lunch at an interesting nearby restaurant. Members are encouraged to bring friend along. A good time was had by all who were able to attend.
2019 Oakmont Street Sale:
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The Garden Club booth at the Oakmont Street Sale was alive with color and texture this year! Our booth was bustling all day, and thanks to the support of our friends, neighbors, and community we sold out of the 132 stunning floral arrangements we made for the event. Each arrangement was lovingly crafted by our members with flowers and greenery from our own gardens. Thank you to all of our members who supported the street sale in a myriad of ways, every member involved gave 110% and made this sale a resounding success!
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2018 Novmeber Luncheon
Programs Calendar Update...
The 2019 - 2020 Programs Calendar has been updated. Once again, we have a great list of informative and entertaining speakers lined up.
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GCO Library Arrangements Committee |
The Library Arrangements Committee of the Garden Club has provided arrangements to our library for many, many years. Those who serve on this committee provide weekly arrangements to our local library throughout our club year, running September through June. During December, the Holiday Arrangements Committee takes charge and provides a beautiful array of trees and decorations throughout the month and into early January.
The Library arrangements committee allows our members to show their individual creativity in providing whatever “suits their fancy” to showcase at the main entrance to our library. Usually we follow the seasons and holidays to share our talents; but can also be anything the creator wants. Nothing is ever turned away! Library visitors enjoy what we provide each week and we receive many compliments on what is on display. Stop in sometime to see what our creative volunteers’ supply—it’s a real treat! |
