GGGC Calendar of Programs for
2019-2020
All general meetings are held at the
State Bank of the Lakes (unless otherwise noted)
50 Commerce Dr., Grayslake, Illinois 60030
Registration: 6:30pm Meeting: 7:00pm
Refreshments and Raffle Prizes at each meeting.
GGGC Calendar of Programs for
2019-2020
All general meetings are held at the
State Bank of the Lakes (unless otherwise noted)
50 Commerce Dr., Grayslake, Illinois 60030
Registration: 6:30pm Meeting: 7:00pm
Refreshments and Raffle Prizes at each meeting.
Monday, December 9, 2019
*8th Annual Holiday Potluck Dinner*
Byron Colby Barn
1561 Jones Point Rd, Grayslake, Il 60030
6:30pm Doors open ---7pm Dinner----Guests Welcome
Members with the last names starting w/letters listed, please bring a dish to pass:
A-G Desserts
H-O Entrees (to serve 6-8)
P-Z Side dishes, appetizers, salads, friut, bread, cheeses, etc
*There will be no meeting in January, 2020*
We wish you and your family a very happy & healthy
New Year.
Monday February 24, 2020 General Meeting
( Note Change of Venue)
Program: "Growing Healthy People/ Grow Well Farms"
Speaker: Carol Besenjak
Place: Greenhouse @ CLC Tech Campus adjacent to CLC
19525 West Washubgton St. Grayslake
Time: Sign-in 6:30pm Speaker@ 7pm
Cheryl is one of the founders of GWF. Their mission is to grow healthy people through providing fresh organic produce, food production and education on nutrition and growing your own food.
Their primary focus is working with military veterans by introducing then to sustainable agriculture.
We will be touring their new location and learning more about hydroponics.
Monday, March 23, 2020 General Meeting
Program: "Tips for the Lazy Gardener"
Speaker: Cindy Tyley
Place: State Bank of the Lakes
Cindy is the owner of Carriage House Design by Cindy Tyley. She has a certificate in landscape design and is a member of the Western Springs Garden Club.
Discover useful ways to save time, energy and money while gardening. This show and tell demonstrates smart strategies for both indoor and outdoor gardening throughout the year.
Monday, April 27, 2020 General Meeting
(Note Change of Venue)
Program: "Incredible Bats"
Speakers: Daniel and Sharon Peterson
Place: Byron Colby Barn in Prairie Crossing
1561 Jones Point Rd, Grayslake
Sharon was trained at Bat Conservation International and Dan is a bat naturalist. This presentation covers the many benefits of this misunderstood and feared creature. Native and world species will
be discussed. Live bats will be displayed.
Other events & Happenings:
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*There will be no meeting in May---May is a very busy month for GGGC. We have our Plant Sale May on 16th and also Dance Recital Flower Project May 9th*
*National Garden Clubs Flower Show is May 11-16th at the
Potowatami Hotel in Milwaukee .
*National Garden Week June 7-13.....plans to be announced.
*Annual Garden Walk and Social will be at the Kirkham's this year.
June 13, 2020. Details TBA
*July 25th our own GGGC Flower and Garden Show will take place.
Details TBA --- Save the date---Should be amazing
