Meetings & Events: 2025 - 2026

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

903 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Belleair FL  33756            

Our meetings are normally held on the first Wednesday of the month beginning 12:30. Programs begin at 1:00 p.m.  Meetings include a program or guest presentation followed by a light luncheon.  Attire is smart casual.  Persons interested in membership are encouraged to attend as a guest.  It is not necessary to live in Belleair to join our club.  ALL are welcome!

The Belleair Garden Club's Horticultural 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. Guests are aways welcome.

Periodically the program consists of a field trip.  RSVP is required for most field trips.

The Belleair Garden Club offers a variety of Interactive and fun workshops for hands-on learning experiences, such as floral arranging, seed propagation, decoupage, wreath making, painting, and garden-themed crafting sessions.  The workshops are open to the public.  Dates, times and fees will vary.   Workshops 

Summer Plant Swaps & Potlucks  - Always popular!  

Our Summer Gatherings are casual and non-structured. Summer Potlucks are held on the first Saturday of the month in June, July, August, and September at 11:30 am – 1:00 pm at the Belleair Garden Club, 903 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Belleair. These informal gatherings are a great way to get to know one another and learn more about our club. We ask everyone to bring a dish to share. (Savory or Sweet). We encourage all members to invite friends & neighbors!

In addition to the great food and conversation, we have a Plant Swap! A plant swap is a fun and rewarding way to exchange plants, cuttings, seeds, and transplants from your own garden to swap with others.

Save the Dates and Come Join the Fun!

June 7, July 5, August 2, September 6

September 2025:

SAVE THE DATE for our final “Plant Swap & Potluck”  of the Summer -- Saturday, Sept. 6, from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm 

Bring plant cuttings or seeds to share / trade with fellow gardeners. All are welcome! (You do not need to bring a plant to join us.) 

In addition to the Plant Swap, the casual event includes a potluck lunch. Bring a dish to share, (Savory or Sweet, Homemade or Store bought). Beverages are provided. Feel free to bring a friend or neighbor too! 

 Also, at this event you will have an opportunity to partake in a fun workshop beginning around 12:30...   SPECIAL MAKE & TAKE TEACUP FAIRY GARDEN WORKSHOP! 

Shirley Rhodes will have an area set up with all the materials and supplies needed to create your own Teacup Fairy Garden. Shirley will guide us through the process of creating this adorable miniature garden. $15 Fee for material and supplies. Sign up here: 

https://square.link/u/CMYaOEgY

October 2025:

10/1: The Belleair Garden Club welcomes members and the community to attend our 2025/2026 Kick Off Meeting at our historic clubhouse in Belleair, FL.  Gather at 12:30, meeting at 1 pm.  A light luncheon is served afterwards.   Presentation by 15th Street Farm   Discover how 15th Street Farm grew from a healing garden to a thriving urban farm, empowering communities through food, soil, education, and connection. 

10/8: Field Trip to 15th Street Farm 

Details coming soon.

November 2025:

11/5: Belleair Garden Club's 75th Anniversary Celebration - Special Event: Celebrating the Past and Preserving the Future !   This year marks a remarkable milestone as the Belleair Garden Club celebrates 75 years of service!  A Diamond Jubilee Gala is in the works to  recognize and commemorate the history and accomplishments of the Belleair Garden Club.  Open to All!  Details coming soon! 

11/12: Horticultural  Meeting. Series of 2 Programs: Part One: Composting, Germinating,  Propagation Presentation by Lela Kelly 

11/19: Horticultural Meeting. Series of 2 Programs:  Part Two: Grow  Pots, Grow Towers, and Container Gardening   Presentation by Lela Kelly 

December 2025:

12/10     Bellear Garden Club's  Annual Holiday “Potluck” Luncheon – 

January 2026:

1/7:     Presentation by Seminole Bee Farm   Seminole Bee Farms honors a family legacy that began in 1970 with a father’s passion for bees. Their mission is to protect and conserve pollinators through sustainability, education, and responsible bee removals, rescuing and relocating colonies to give them a second chance.  They are passionate about educating both children and adults on the crucial role bees play in our planet’s health and the art of beekeeping.  Their delicious pure and raw honey will be available for sale.

1/14:  Horticultural Meeting –The Importance of Native Plants to the Food Chain and Life on This Planet, Presented by Kathy Hefele BGC member and MGV

February 2026:

2/4* OR 2/18: “All About Orchids” Presentation and Sale – by Art Stone. * Date subject to change depending on Junk & Jewels

2/11:  Field Trip to Folly Farms Nature Preserve in Safety Harbor. Self-guided field trip. There are picnic tables and gazebos for those who wish to bring lunch.

March 2026:

3/4:  Floral Arranging by Presented by Judith Overcash of Random Acts of Flowers  

3/9 or 3/10*:  Group Volunteer Day at Random  Acts of Flowers *DATE  tbd

April 2026:

4/1: Open.   awaiting response from selected presenter. 

4/9: Field Trip to Art in Bloom. St. Pete Museum of Art 

May 2026

May 6, 2026  11:30 am, Annual Luncheon and Installation of Officers

                   at 903 Ponce de Leon Blvd.  RSVP Required.

Please Note that SPECIAL EVENTS, SOCIAL EVENTS, FUNDRAISERS, AND WORKSHOPS ARE NOT LISTED YET.  COMING SOON!! Visit:   Fundraising/Events 

CALENDAR OF PROGRAMS AND EVENTS IS IN PROGRESS.  PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES!  Be the first to hear the news!  Register to receive our monthly newsletter:  https://conta.cc/484dlz2 

                                                 WEEKLY:

WEDNESDAYS  at the Belleair Garden Club - LEARN HOW TO PLAY MAH JONGG!   Mah Jongg is offered at no charge for members on Wednesdays 2:00-4:00 pm at the Belleair Garden Club, 903 Ponce de Leon, Belleair FL.    

Come join us and learn something new! It's fun, good for the mind, and a great way to make new friends! Bring your friends! Non-Members are also welcome to come give it a try!  Please RSVP to Belleairgardenclub1@gmail.com, so we have an accurate headcount for the tables to be set up. 

Thank you for your support!  NEW MEMBERS WELCOME ANY TIME OF YEAR!         

The Belleair Garden Club operates the Treasure Boutique, which sells donations of items received from garden club members and community members to help raise money that helps supports the club and its philanthropies. The boutique is usually open 30 minutes prior to all Belleair Garden Club gatherings and events. Stop in and find a treasure!