PROGRAM CALENDAR
2013

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June 5, 2013
Location: Atkinson Congregational Church
101 Main Street, Atkinson

Time:   1:00 p.m. Refreshments
1:30 p.m. Business Meeting
2:00 p.m. Program
Program: “Designing Woman”
Diane McMillen, NCG Master Judge and Pat Bennet, past AGC president, both talented members of the Atkinson Garden Club, will present a unique program focusing on the mechanics of floral design.

July 10, 2013
Location: Donna Robertson
34 Steeple View Drive
Steven Lewis
95 Main Street
Janet Snowdon
3 Molly Lane
Time:   11:00 a.m. Appetizers at Donna’s home 12:15 p.m. Main dish at Steven’s home 1:30 p.m. Dessert at Janet’s home
Program: “The Secret Garden”
Club Members will peruse members’ gardens while enjoying a progressive luncheon of appetizers, main dish, salad and desserts. Donna, Janet and Sheri will choose 2 members to assist them at each location.

August 7, 2013
Location: Kimball Library
5 Academy Avenue, Atkinson
362-5234
Time:   10:00 a.m. Refreshments
10:30 a.m. Business Meeting
11:00 a.m. Program
Program: “Butterflies are Free”
Michelle Mensinger. NHFGC president, former NHFGC Birds and Butterflies Chairman and NGC Master Judge, will present a slide presentation about native butterflies and garden plants to attract them. This program is in support of the NGC President’s Project – Making a Difference.
Bring donations for Emmaus House.

September 4, 2013
Location: The Butterfly Place
120 Tyngsboro Road
Westford, MA
978-392-0955
Time: 10:00 a.m. Tour of the Butterfly Place
Program: “The Butterfly Effect”
Club Members will take a field trip to the Butterfly Place as a follow up to our butterfly presentation in August, followed by lunch and ice cream at Kimball Farms. This field trip is in support of the NGC President’s Project – Making a Difference.
Meet in the rear of the
Congregational Church at 9:00
a.m. to carpool. Bring sun
protection, sun glasses and wear comfortable walking shoes. You may bring a bag lunch if you choose not to purchase a meal at Kimball Farms.

October 2, 2013 OPEN MEETING
Location: Atkinson Community Center
4 Main Street, Atkinson
362-5531
Time: 1:00 p.m. Refreshments
1:30 p.m. Business Meeting
2:00 p.m. Program
Program: “The Artist”
Gifted arranger Maureen Christmas, NGC Flower Show Judge, member of Creative Floral Arrangers of the Americas and Ikebana International as well as owner of Floral Notes, will present Beyond the Cornucopia, arrangements to welcome fall and winter holiday seasons including design tips and a bit of history about the origins of some common customs.

November 6, 2013
Location: Kimball Library
5 Academy Avenue, Atkinson
362-5234
Time: 1:00 p.m. Refreshments
1:30 p.m. Business Meeting
2:00 p.m. Program
Program: “Batman”
Chris Bogard, NH Wildlife Rehabilitator and volunteer for the NH Coverts Project, using a PowerPoint presentation will enlighten us about different bats found in our state, where to look for them, and how landowners and homeowners can help conserve these fascinating mammals. She will also explain the impact of white-nose syndrome, what scientists are learning about this threat, and how we can help. This program is in support of the NGC President’s Project – Making a Difference.

December 4, 2013
Location: Atkinson Community Center
4 Main Street, Atkinson
362-5531
Time: 9:00 a.m. Come for work assignments
at Town Hall.
11:30 a.m. Luncheon
12:30 p.m. Business Meeting
Program: “Holiday Inn”
Teams of AGC members will transform the Town Hall into a holiday paradise. The morning will end with a festive lunch at the Atkinson Community Center, followed by continued work on centerpieces, swags, kissing balls, patio pots, and holly trees. Business meeting will include discussion of NGC Member Service items and their potential for holiday gifts.
Please bring a donation for food pantry.

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March 5, 2014
Location: The Home of Susan Miner
3 Blackford Drive, Atkinson
Time: 1:00 p.m. Refreshments
1:30 p.m. Business Meeting
2:00 p.m. Installation of Officers
Program: “Woman of the Year”
The new officers for 2014 – 2016 will be installed. Discussion of flower show preparation and horticulture classes for June’s Standard Flower Show. During our business meeting, we will demonstrate how to access the NGC website for gardening books from Member Services.