South Barrington Garden Club celebrates the season

On Thursday Dec. 10, the South Barrington Garden Club celebrated the season with a spectacular holiday luncheon at The Seville.

Members and guests had the opportunity to win raffle baskets, participate in the silent auction and enjoy a delicious luncheon.

The event featured a floral demonstration by Kathi Rose of Kaleidoscope Floral Designs. Rose presented creative ways to decorate for the holidays and her finished designs were raffled to the audience.

Thanks to all who made the holiday luncheon a success especially Judy Decker, garden club luncheon chairman, and Susan Slapke, silent auction chairman. Proceeds from the event will assist in supporting the clubs many endeavors. The club sponsors scholarships, nursing homes, State projects, garden therapy, education and other projects to beautify the community, in addition to sending care packages to soldiers overseas.

Please join the club for one of its upcoming programs:

• Thursday, Jan. 7: "Backyard Birds and Bird Feeding" with speaker, David Brooks.

• Thursday, Feb. 4:"Tips for the Lazy Gardener" with speaker, Cindy Tyley.

Meetings are held or originate at the South Barrington Park District, 3 Tennis Club Lane, on the first Thursday morning of the month year-round. Call Anita, (847) 277-7151 for information on membership or to participate in upcoming events.

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