Arlington Garden Club
Program and Member Meeting Schedule 2023
Guests of members are welcome to attend all meetings and programs, except the Annual Meeting..
Programs and events which are open to the public are noted.
March 21
Welcome Spring Potluck Luncheon
12:30 at The Arlington Common, Watkins House
April 18
Yoga for Gardeners
by Pam Fletcher
12:30 Social Time, 1:00 Business Meeting, 2:00 Program
May 16
Bee the Change: Planting for Pollinators
by Patrick Kitchen or Mike Kiernan
12:30 Social Time, 1:00 Business Meeting, 2:00 Program
May 27, Saturday
Annual Plant, Bake and Recycled Garden Gems Sale
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Arlington Community House
Open to the Public
May 29
Memorial Day Parade
Viewing Open to the Public
Club members assemble at the Arlington Recreation Park at 9:00 a.m.
June 4-10
National Garden Week
June 15
Field Trip to Hildene
Guided tour of the gardens by Andea Luchini, Horticulturist
Self guided tour of animals, Dene, and the greenhouse.
June 20
Ikebana Flower Design
Presented by Carol Fay
Japanese art of flower arranging using branches, leaves and blooms
to express emotions and symbolic meaning
12:30 Social Time, 1:00 Business Meeting, 2:00 Program
July 18
Garden Photography with Your Phone
with Susan Karchmer
12:30 Social Time, 1:00 Business Meeting, 2:00 Program
July 22
Town and Country Garden Tour
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Open to the Public
Tickets can be purchased at the Arlington Town Offices
August 15
Field Trip to Bridge of Flowers, Shelburne Falls, MA
Carpooling available, additional information will be posted.
September 19
The Fungus Among Us: Mushrooms for the Garden and Beyond
by Pat and Cassie from the Sole Connection Farm
Open to the Public
3: 00 Business Meeting (Members Only), 4 - 4:30 Social Time, 4;30 Program
October 17
Garden Tool Maintenance
by Tom Shea from Garden Supply
12:30 Social Time, 1:00 Business Meeting, 2:00 Program
November 21
Annual Meeting
Election of Officers
12:30 Social Time, 1:00 Business Meeting, 2:00 Election
November 25
Tree Lighting, Carol Singing, and Cocoa
Arlington Community House
Details to follow.
December 5
Holiday Luncheon and Installation of Officers
Location TBD
12:00 p.m.
December 8th
Greens Workshop: Preparing for the Holiday Bazaar
Arlington Community House
Details to follow.
Guests of members are welcome at all meetings except the Annual Meeting.
Member meetings will be held at the Wellness Center at The Arlington Common, unless otherwise notted.
©2023 Program Photo by Tedd R. Habberfield
Flower Arrangement by Catherine Kindle, AGC Member,