"To promote interest in home gardening, aid in the protection of native plants, trees, and wildlife and further civic beautification." |
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| Location: | Pleasant View Gardens | |
| 7316 Pleasant St | ||
| Loudon, | NH 03307 | |
| Time: | 9:00 a.m. | Meet for carpooling at the Atkinson Congregational Church back parking lot. |
| 10:00 a.m. | Arrive at Pleasant View Gardens | |
| Noon. | Lunch in Concord
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| Program: | “Celebrating USA with Exploration” | |
Pleasant View Gardens is the grower for Proven Winners Plants. The club will tour the Public Gardens there and then stop for lunch in Concord on the way home.
| Refreshments: | |
| Ann Readon, Chair | |
| Deborah Carpenter | |
| Donna Robertson | |
| Sheri Turell | |
August 5, 2026
| Location: | Atkinson Community Center | |
| 4 Main Street, Atkinson | ||
| 362-5531 | ||
| Time: | 10:30 a.m. | Refreshments |
| 11:00 a.m | Program | |
| 12:00 p.m. | Business Meeting
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| Program: | “Bountiful Beauty” | |
OPEN MEETING
Public Welcome
Roger Montbleau will delight us with a power point presentation about the Eastern Bluebird.
| Refreshments: | |
| Jeanne Geisser, Chair | |
| Nina Gray | |
| Jane Kowalski | |
| Michael Hosker-Bouley | |

October 7, 2026
| Location: | Atkinson Community Center | |
| 4 Main Street, Atkinson | ||
| 362-5531 | ||
| Time: | 1:00 p.m. | Refreshments |
| 1:20 p.m. | Brief Announcements | |
| 1:30 p.m. | Program
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| Program: | “Artful Arranging” | |
Linda Zukas of Nunans Garden Center and Cafe in Georgetown,
MA will demonstrate how to create container gardens with several
of her original designs.
OPEN MEETING
Public Welcome
Members with last names from A-L, please bring finger desserts. Members with last names from M-Z please bring finger sandwiches.
| Refreshments: | |
| Cathy Bastek, Chair | |
| Jo-Anne Benoit | |
| Leann Moccia | |
| Judy Sirois | |
November 4, 2026
| 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
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| Program: | “Inspiration” | |
Fred McMullen has studied bonsai for the last 25 years and that
has led him to create a collection of 50+ inspiring trees. Fred will
share the fundamentals of the art and science of bonsai.
| Refreshments: | |
| Jeanne Vickery, Chair | |
| Sue Carter | |
| Judy Godden | |
| Estelle Halchak | |
December 2, 2026
| Location: | Atkinson Community Center | |
| 4 Main Street, Atkinson | ||
| 362-5531 | ||
| Time: | 9:00 a.m. | Greens Sale Prep |
| 11:30 a.m. | Luncheon | |
| 12:00 p.m. | Business Meeting and Workshop
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| Program: | “Going Green” | |
AGC members will work on holly trees, centerpieces, swags, and
other items for the upcoming club Greens and Gifts Sale. The
morning will end with a festive lunch at the Atkinson Community
Center. Work will continue into the afternoon.
| Refreshments: | |
| Kathy Sadkowski, Chair | |
| Sunaina Chawla | |
| John Goulet | |
| Susan Miner | |
| Marilyn Stewart | |
March 3, 2027
| 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: | “Creativity” | |
Christina Hardiman will delight us with her table designs
especially suited for the home
| Refreshments: | |
| Tanya Tsentalovich, Chair | |
| Nicole Cummings | |
| Cinda Gregorio | |
| Geoff Wilhite | |
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