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Noticeof Meeting:DistfictI
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Enjoyment-of our gardens, our clubs, und our environment
By David Healy, Director, District I
Nemours tour
Updates on deadlines,changes,bus stops, other neededinformation
Our Nemour's tour chairmanAnn Gardenhourprovided in- Time ehangesfor tour, lunch
formationneededfor our bustrip on Sunday,May 23. The busis Because Nemours changed the time of our tour to noon, other
full, anda numberof District I club's will be represented. changes had to be made. Now, hmch at the Dupont Country
Payment-in-full of t7S/personis due in to Ann by Aprit IS. Club will not be served until2:30 p.m. There will be snacks,
If you paid the $I0/persondeposit,you still oweAnn $65/per but eat a good breakfast.
personfor palnnentin full by April l5 to fully coverthe En route home, we stop for a visit with Carol Wamer to see
$75lpersoncostof thetrip. and buy her superb irises at Draycott Gardens in Upperco, MD.
Lunch selectionsduewith payment infult, April 15 Bus stops, times
Kobe Beef Burger; SmokedChickenSandwich;Grilled Brazilian Pick up will be 8:30 a.m. at Tantallon Country Club and 9:30
Salad(chicken);or a CrabCakeon KaiserRoll. Everyone,s a.m. at Cheverly Community Center off Forest Road. The bus
dessertwill be Cheesecake Brulee.Lunch includesa non- will leave right away at pickup and not hold for anyone.
alcoholicbeverage. Everyone will be dropped offlocations by 7:30 p.m.
Sendyour total amountdue and lunch selectionsfor you and More chances to see Nemours' renewal
eachof your guestsby April 15to: Am Gmdenhour,3019 If you miss this District I trip in May, stay tuned. you may
Parkway,Cheverly,MD 20785. be able to go with a District I club considering their own trip.
Refunds And, you can always book reservations to go on your own, but
Refundson $10 depositsmadein advancewill not be plan ahead becausereseryations are not easy to get.
reimbursedunless: Want a look-see at Nemours' renewal now? Read the 8-page
l) You notif Ann by May 1 that you want a reflrnd,and article on Nemours in the March issue of Architectural Disest
2) Your seatcanbe filled. masazine. .
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a planting of trees and shrubs along the Centetery'sside of the fence.
HORTICULTURE
"From Your OutdoorandIndoorGarden,,
Trays of tuna-can floral arrqngements ready for delivery to a nursing home to brighten shut-ins ' bedside tables for Valentine 's Day.
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District I
March 11 March 6
District I Awards Meeting' 10:30 a National Capital Orchid Society's32nd Annual
Continental breakfast, US National Arboretum Auditorium Orchid Auction, Hundredsblooming or in bud, manyrare and
unusual.US National Arboretum.Freeadmission.Checks,VISA,
April 15 MasterCardwelcome.Bring your own lunch.Preview:lOa -
Deadline to pay in full for Nemours trip l la; Lively Auction: l la - 3p
Sunday, April25 March 23
Woodmoor Garden Club's Annual Plant Sale and NCAGC Spring Awards Meeting,locationanddetailsTBA
Ga rdenW alt { , 2- 5p
Start the garden walk with a brochure available at the plant sale March 31
hosted at 125 and 127 Eastmoor Drive, Silver Spring, MD AII websiteswith a Garden Central addressshut down
May 20 May 4- 5
Deadline. The Garden Post fall edition GapdeningStudiesSchool,Meadowlark Botanic Gardens,
Submit items to the Editor, aankeneyl@comcast.net Dstgils TBA
May 7- 8
l&day23 Flower Mart 2010honoring Ukraine
District I Nemours Tour and visit to Draycott Gardens WashingtonNational Cathedral,Massand Wisc Avenues,NW.
Reservations required, see page 2 Fri, 10a- 6p; Sat,10a- 5p. All HallowsGuild'sannualbenefit
for the WashingtonNational Cathedral'sgardensand grounds.
May 31 Specialtours, lecturesentertainment,plants,herbs,floral displays,
Dedication of memorial grove at Prospebt Hill Cemetery boutiqueitems,children'srides, antiquecarousel,and special
Save the date. Details TBA eventsto highlight Ukraine. Freeadmission.
202-s37-3185 www.allhallowsguild.org/frn
June May 27
District I Presidents Meeting, details TBA Celebrationof X'oundingof Fern Valley, savethe date.
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