January 11, 2017
Strawberry Hut
Hostess: Libbie Barron
Co-Hostesses: Marilyn Wright, Liz Anderson, Dottie Boudreaux
11:30 AM Call Meeting to Order
Opening Prayer and Collect
Pledge of Allegiance
Introduction of Guests
Lydia Cosgrove
Roll Call:
Anna Poland, Sonya Avery, Libbie Barron, Cricket Ayala, Diane Dufour, Liz Anderson, Marilyn Wright, Lynda Byrd, Dale Rieth, Kathy Bedenbaugh, Kathy Bruce, Joan Morse, Jane O'Flynn, Karen Moran, Ellen Pusey, Carol Borgstede, Liz Sanderson, Cynthia Cummer, Linda Taranto, Vicky Fannaly, Sandra Haro, Dotie Boudreaux, Margaret Hardin, Flora Nelson, Peggy Avery
Mary Ellen Jenkins, an employee at North Oaks Health System Hospital in Hammond, gave pointers on balance and stretching for gardeners, to the Gardenettes at their January 11 meeting, held at the Strawberry Building in Memorial Park in Ponchatoula.
Jenkins told the garden club how to work in the yard with low impact movements that would cause less stress on the body. She used a power point presentation to demonstrate good ways to enjoy the outdoors without discomfort. She mentioned insect and solar burn problems and how to minimize their dangers.
President Anna Poland went over problems with maintaining the Butterfly Garden, possible fund raising and plans for the February meeting in Amite hosted by Stem and Stamen Garden Club.
Lydia Cosgrove was welcomed as a new club member. Hostesses for the meeting were Libbie Barron, Marilyn Wright, Liz Anderson and Dottie Boudreaux.
Kathy Bedenbaugh won people's choice for her all green arrangement highlighted with fresh red berries. Second place was awarded to Karen Moran. Liz Sanderson, Libbie Barron and Anna Poland also brought arrangements. Horticulture specimens were brought for judging by Liz Anderson, Poland, Sonya Avery, Kathy Bruce, Cynthia Cummer and Ellen Pusey.
The club is a member of District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. and Deep South Region, National Garden Clubs Inc.
Above left: Guest speaker Mary Ellen Jenkins, Libbie Barron, Cricket Ayala, Diane Dufour. Above right: Liz Anderson, Sonya Avery, Marilyn Wright, Dale Rieth, Kathy Bedenbaugh
Program: Mary Ellen Jenkins -- “Balance and Stretching for Seniors?
Horticulture: Three specimens to be judged - brought by Liz Anderson, Anna Poland, Sonya Avery, Kathy Bruce, Cynthia Cummer, Ellen Pusey
Exhibits: “Celebrate Winter” – Designer’s choice using all greenery. Exhibitors: Kathy Bedenbaugh, Anna Poland, Karen Moran, Libbie Barron, Liz Sanderson