Meetings & Events: 2022-2023

Unless otherwise noted, all meetings and events occur at our Clubhouse, 

903 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Belleair FL  33756            

Occur October to May.  Our meetings are normally held on the first Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m.  The meetings consist of a program presentation followed by a light Tea.  Attire is dressy casual.  No RSVP required.

Guests are always welcome at our General Meetings.

Occur October through April (except December).  These meetings are normally held on the second Wednesday of the month beginning at 9:30 a.m. for coffee . The program begins at 10:00 a.m. Attire is casual.  No RSVP required.

Occasionally the program consists of a field trip.  RSVP is required for all field trips.

Guests are always welcome at our Horticultural Meetings.

Summer Potluck get togethers:  For 2023 :

Please bring a dish of your choice.

We are welcoming new members by holding summer potlucks on a Saturday.  If this is a popular time, we'll change our permanent meeting schedule for the coming year.

We'll have a few "give away" plants and we encourage you to bring your questions about gardening, flower arranging, and horticulture to this Saturday's event.

Hope to see you there !!!

June 10th is our first Potluck of Summer at the BGC Building (903 Ponce de Leon Blvd.).  From noon till 2 pm.

Saturday July 8th, noon till 2 PM.  Potluck and general gardening Q & A.

Board Meeting 11:30-noon before meeting.

Saturday August 12, noon till 2 PM.  Potluck and general gardening Q & A.  Bring small plants and cuttings to share!

Saturday September 9th, noon till 2 PM.  Potluck and general gardening Q & A.  Bring small plants and cuttings to share!

August 31, 10 AM till noon- Belleair Towns Hall Conference Room.  Open Board/Trustee Meeting. Agenda to include:  flooring project  decisions, grant discussion, final programs announced, final corrections to yearbook, committee appointments, PRT activity, fundraising ideas.

 
September 7th, Wednesday at 10 AM:, BGC outside trimming and weeding.

October 5,  gather at 12:30, meeting at  1 pm.  A light tea is served afterwards. Program: THE EDUCATION AND ADVENTURE OF GLORY, A HONEYBEE.  Presented by Linda DiGloria (Honey and book available for purchase).

October 12, 11:00 AM:  Tour of Linda's hives and gardens.  These hives are located at her residence (1811 Cleveland St. Clearwater, FL).  Please park on garage side .

November 2 , gather at 12:30, meeting at 1 PM.

Program:  BOTANICAL GARDENS FACTS AND INTRODUCTION OF EXPANSION.  Presenter:  Vernon Bryant, Executive Director

November 9. CANCELLED, due to high winds. Tour of Botanical Gardens

December7th, 1 PM RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS- MISSION & VISION

Presenter: Judith Overcash

December 14th, 11:30 am Holiday Potluck Lunch at a location yet to be determined.

January 4, 2023, Organic Gardening

Presenter: Jai McFall

January 11, 10 am- Tour of Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL. Fee is $5.00/person.

February 1, 1 PM- Introduction to Herbs: Medicinal & Culinary Uses

Presenter:  Rosie Casano 

February 8th, 10 am  Plant Swap

March 1st,  1 PM. ORCHID EXTRAVAGANZA Presenters: Michael and Paula Pollin, owners of Art Stone Orchids & Statuary. Bring a friend.

March 8th, 10 AM  BELLEAIR PARKS

Presenter by Bellair Parks and Recreation.  Van loading location TBA. 

April 5th- 1 pm  SEASIDE SEABIRD SANCTUARY-SHORE BIRDS AND REHAB

Presenter:  Christina.  Please bring a donation of supplies to be announced.

April 12th- 10:30 AM- Seaside Seabird Sanctuary private tour.  18320 Gulf Blvd. in Indian Shores.  Parking is limited-plese share a ride if possible.  Remember to bring donations from the list emailed to members.

May 3rd 11:30 am, Annual Luncheon and Installation of Officers at 903 Ponce de Leon Blvd.

We invite your donation every year.......

We gladly accept donations for our annual Junk & Jewels Sale. 

Call to schedule please and we'll help you unload.  903 Ponce de Leon Blvd., in Belleair.

Kathy Hefele- 281-802-2171