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 get togethers:  For 2022 :Potlucks and Brown Bag lunches will be hosted by members at their homes.  Members and prospective members will receive an email (or call, if no email) with location and details.

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, 10:00 AM:  Tour of Linda's hives and gardens.  These hives are located at her residence (1811 Cleveland St. Clearwater, FL).

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, 1 Tour of Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL. Fee is $5.00/person.

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

Presenter: Judith Overcash

December 14th, 11:30 am Holiday Potluck Lunch at the Belleair Country Club. Cost $28.  Reservations required & payment in advance. Mail your check to BGC  903 Ponce De Leon, Belleair, Fl 33756 before November 24.  Please include menu choice (chicken/salmon or vegetarian) on your check.

January 4, 2023, COMMUNITY GARDENS OF CLEARWATER- ROLE & PURPOSE

Presenter: Howard Warshauer.

January 11, 10 am- Set up for future Junk & Jewels Sale.

February 1, 1 PM- VEGGIE GARDENING IN THE TAMPA BAY AREA

Presenter:  Sandy Huff, Master gardener and author 

February 8th, 10 am  Plant Swap

February 17.   4:30-7 pm: Junk & Jewels Pre-Sale.   $5 entry for presale only

February 18-19: Junk & Jewels    8am-1 pm.   Cash only

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

March 8th, BELLEAIR PARKS

Presenter by Bellair Parks and Recreation.  Van loading location TBA.  Limit 13.

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

Presenter:  Christina

May 3rd 11:30 am, Annual Luncheon and Installation of Officers at Belleair Country Club. 

We invite your donation this year.......

We gladly accept donations for our annual Junk & Jewels Sale, starting the first Saturday of August, through December 4, 2022 from 10 till noon.  Call ahead (281-802-2171) and we'll help you unload.  903 Ponce de Leon Blvd., in Belleair.