Meetings & Events: 2024 - 2025

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!

October 4, 2023  Gather at 12:30, meeting at  1 pm.  A light tea is served afterwards. 

Program: BONSAI: HISTORY AND TODAY'S ART IN PRACTICE.  

Presented by Greg Ferro .  Greg studied Horticulture and Botany in college.  He continues to expand his knowledge through frequent interaction with Bonsai teacher Boon Manakitivipart.  (Bonsai book available for purchase).

October 11, 2023  10:00 AM:  Tour of Greg's Bonsai gardens.  399 Velma Drive (subdivision behind Thai Basil on West Bay).  We ask that you carpool, as this is a residence and parking is limited.

November 1 , 2023  Gather at 12:30, meeting at 1 PM.  A light tea is served afterward.  Preview our New "Back Room Shop" 

Program:  EASY TIPS ON HOW TO FERTILIZE

Presenter:  Lela Kelly.  Lela has spent her entire (35) year career in Horticulture.  She has owned a company that sells fertilizer injectors to commercial greenhouses, and farms, all over North America.

November 4, 2023 10:00 am-noon  Drive Up and Drop Off Donations of Goods for the Belleair Garden Club's annual fundraiser "Junk & Jewels".

November 8, 2023 10:00 AM  Program: Citrus Greening. Presented by Kathy Hefele.  Kathy, MGV, will review the IFAS Citrus experts, and share the current situation with regard to Citrus Greening disease.  A brief history of Citrus in Florida is included.

WEDNESDAYS beginning November 8, 2023 NEW at the Belleair Garden Club! LEARN HOW TO PLAY MAH JONGG!   Mah Jongg will be offered  at no charge for members beginning Wed., November 8th at 2:00-4:00 pm at the Belleair Garden Club, 903 Ponce de Leon, Belleair FL.  (Due to our meeting schedule, we will not be teaching the first Wednesday of each month.)  After that, we will be playing every Wednesday of the month.  Those interested in learning please order your Mah Jongg card at www.nationalmahjonggleague.org or call 212-246 3052.  

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!  Please RSVP to Dorothy -- kcdorothys@gmail.com, so we have an accurate headcount for the tables to be set up.

December 2, 2023  10:00 AM - NOON  Drive Up and Drop Off Donations of Goods for the Belleair Garden Club's annual fundraiser "Junk & Jewels".  Back Room Shop will be open for members. 

December 6, 2023: Gather at 11:30,  for 12;00 PM  Holiday Luncheon for Members and Guests.

Members will meet at the Belleair Garden Club for a Special Holiday Potluck, and our traditional "White Elephant Gift Exchange". (Max. on gift $15)

January 3, 2024  Gather at 12:30, meeting at  1 pm.  A light tea is served afterwards.

Program:  Sunken Gardens - A History and Todays Gardens.  Presented by Francesca D. Cosmo.  Ms. Di Cosmo has been a docent at the gardens for several years.  She will guide us through  the many changes, and highlight flora and fauna.

January 6, 2024 10:00 AM-noon  Drive Up and Drop Off Donations of Goods for the Belleair Garden Club's annual fundraiser "Junk & Jewels Sale".   

The Belleair Garden Club is asking for donations of goods from the community to contribute to their upcoming “Junk & Jewels Sale”. The club welcomes all useful household items, plants & garden items, furniture, clothing & accessories, antiques, books, jewelry, clothing & accessories, toys, and vintage treasures. 

A convenient Donation Drop Off will be held at the clubhouse (903 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Belleair),  Saturday, January 6, from 10:00 am – 12:00 p.m. Simply pull into the circle drive and club members will unload!

Pick up may also be available for estate donations, furniture, or for those unable to transport donations to the clubhouse. Please call Kathy at 281-802-2171 or email BelleairGardenClub2@gmail.com to make arrangements.

The Belleair Garden Club Junk & Jewels Sale will be held Feb. 1-3, 2024. Proceeds from the sale support the club’s Scholarship and Historic Preservation Programs. 

January 10, 2024 10 AM- Tour of Sunken Gardens.  1825 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704.  Fee to enter the park is $15.

February 1, 2024   JUNK & JEWELS PRESALE NIGHT! 4:30 - 7:00 PM. 

$5.00 Entry Fee on Presale Night only.  Open to the Public.

February 2-3, 2024  BELLEAIR GARDEN CLUB ANNUAL JUNK & JEWELS SALE

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Open to the Public. Bring your friends!    

Find a treasure at the Belleair Garden Club’s Annual "Junk & Jewels Sale" fundraiser, which will be held Friday and Saturday, February 2–3, 2024. The event is open to the public, and there is no charge to attend. Hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.  In addition, the club will offer their customary  " Pre-Sale Night"  on Thursday, February 1, 2024, 4:30-7:00 p.m.. Collectors and shoppers can browse and get the first dibs on all the goods. There is a $5 entry fee to attend the presale night only.

Local residents and visitors throughout the Tampa Bay area look forward to the huge rummage sale which has been held annually inside the historic garden club building in Belleair for the past 30 years. The entire clubhouse will be overflowing with an eclectic mix including Antiques, Collectibles, Jewelry, Home & Holiday Décor, Furniture, Art, Clothing & Accessories, Books, Toys, Tools, Household Goods, and Vintage Treasures. 

  New this year will be an Outdoor Plant Sale featuring an assortment of potted plants, gardening tools and accessories available for purchase. The plant sale will run Feb. 2-3, while supplies last. 

Don't miss out on the excitement and community spirit of this highly anticipated event! There will be something for everyone, plus it benefits a good cause.   

February 7, 2024  Gather at 12:30, meeting at  1 pm.  A light tea is served afterwards. Program:  ORCHID EXTRAVAGANZA 

Presenters: Michael and Paula Pollin, owners of Art Stone Orchids & Statuary.  A large selection of orchids will be available for purchase. Bring a friend.

March 6, 2024  Gather at 12:30, meeting at  1 pm.  A light tea is served afterwards.  Program:  BACKYARD HABITAT FOR BIRDS.

What’s better than bird watching in your own backyard? Join an Extension Specialist to find out how you can attract birds to your yard and provide them with additional habitat.  Presenter:  James Stevenson, Extension Specialist at Brooker Creek Preserve

March 13, 2024 10 AM  FIELD TRIP  Hydroponics garden  Vital Planet site, behind building.

Presenter : Jemma

April 4, 2024  10 AM FIELD TRIP  Art in Bloom.  Fine Arts Museum in St. Petersburg.  This year's tour of art and flower arranging will be extra special as BGC members Dorothy Shuman, Carol Albertini, Hilles Smith, Judy Sorenson, and Judy Hanks will have an entry!  Lunch at a local restaurant will be arranged in conjunction with this field trip.

April 10, 2024  10 AM-Program:  Mosquitos:  What's in a Bite. 

Presenter:  Kailey Travis, with Pinellas County Mosquito Control will present.

May 1, 2024  11:30 am, Annual Luncheon and Installation of Officers at 903 Ponce de Leon Blvd.

We invite your donation every year....

Thank you for your support!  

Learn about our upcoming events and volunteer opportunities! Contact Kathy Hefele with questions at 281-802-2171.