About Penn-Cumberland Garden Club
MEMBERSHIP MEETING:
Membership Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month September thru June. The exception is the November meeting which is one of our annual fundraising events, traditionally held the Monday after Thanksgiving.
The meetings begin at 10 AM and include a Guest Speaker, Inspirational Message, Arrangement of the Month, Plant of the Month, Horticultural Hint, Conservation Hint, Sharing Your Passion, Raffle, Business Meeting and Luncheon.
We are a green club. Please remember to bring your own place setting, utensils, and a bag for dirty dishes. Lunch is provided by different volunteer members each month with ingredient cards for any dietary restrictions. Table settings are provided as needed.
GUESTS:
Guests are welcome at any Membership Meeting for a donation of $5. Guests at the Herb Tea, May 20, 2024, are asked to pre-register with the Herb Tea Chair, PennCumberlandGardenClub@gmail.com, for a donation of $10.
WEATHER ALERT:
For the safety of our members, club activities will be cancelled when either the Mechanicsburg Area School District or the West Shore School District closes for weather.
2023 – 2024 General Meeting Dates:
- September 18, 2023 Topic: “Saving the Monarchs” Speaker: Heather Mulhollan
- October 16, 2023 Topic:”The Sectacular Dahlia” Speaker: John Rost and Lisa Marston, Gettysburg Dahlia Society
- November 27, 2023 (Holiday Market & Luncheon, Penn Harris Hotel ) Topic: “Your Holiday Reimagined” Speaker: Tonya Young, Floral Demonstration
- December 18, 2023 Topic: “The Glory of Fall Shrubs” Speaker: Mary Ann Ryan, Penn State Extension
- January 15, 2024 Topic:” We’re Dealing with Water-What’s a Rain Garden Anyway?” Speaker: Deborah Musselman, PCGC Member
- February 19, 2024 Topic: “Houseplants 101″ Speaker: Martha Hoff, owner of Five Points Farm Market and Greenhouse
- March 18, 2024 Topic: “Designing an Ornamental Home Garden Bed” Speaker: Kevin Kelly M.D., Penn State Extension
- April 15, 2024 Topic: “Growing Apples in Adams County: A Quick Review of Then and Now” Speaker: Kay Hollabaugh, Hollabaugh Brothers
- May 20, 2024 (Annual Herb Tea) Topic: “Ring Around the Roses” Speaker: Terri Maclay, PCGC Member
- June 17, 2024 Topic:”Gardening With Hostas” Speaker Joyce Wallen, PCGC Member
- September 16, 2024 Topic: To Be Determined
Membership
If you are interested in joining us please review the Membership information. When ready please fill out the Membership application and return to the PCGC Membership Chair.
Yearly dues are $30.
If you have any questions please contact:
PCGC Membership Chair
Sue Greenly: Suegreenly52@gmail.com
Executive Committee 2023-2024
President – Betty Pisano
1st Vice President – Sue Greenly
2nd Vice President – Wanda Godar
Treasurer – Barbara Fenwick
Assistant Treasurer – Beth Harfmann
Recording Secretary – Nancy Rebilas
Corresponding Secretary – Sue Kent
Parliamentarian – Kay Yniguez
Club Advisor – Kay Yniguez