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As published in the Des Plaines Journal - December 23, 2021
September 17th, 18th & 19th
Des Plaines Fall Fest, was held September 17th, 18th & 19th
On Sunday Club Members volunteer to assist the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce to host some kid fun, “Cherrios Bird Feeders” for the kids.
The kids enjoyed making these simple bird feeders out of Cheerios strung on a pipe cleaner, that can be hung in a tree or in a bush.
Thanks to our members: Eve. Mary, Denise & Alice
August 6th Food Drive for Des Plaines Self Help Food Pantry
Members brought groceries to donate to our local Self Help food pantry.
The self help pantry is located at 769 Holiday Lane in Des Plaines, IL.
As posted on the Des Plaines Self Help Pantry's Facebook page.
Communinty Garden at the Self help Closet & Pantry Site
Des Plaines Garden Club, Is pleased to assist in providing a colorful, welcoming entrance for the Self Help & Pantry of Des Plaines clients. ~ GREAT JOB TEAM.
See below, for how the flower boxes look as of Sept 2, 2021
Our garden Club celebrates 90
JUNE 10th 2021
90th Birthday Party at Friendship Park Conservatory
Our 90th Birthday Party was a huge success.
Everyone joined in the celebration by wearing our best finery just like the ladies in 1931 in our cherished photo of that first birthday party
Our apologies for the out of focus
full group photo below, as provided by the
Des Plaines Journal
Des Plaines Garden Club receives 90th birthday proclamation
Andrew Goczkowski, Mayor of Des Plaines, issued our clubs Anniversary Certificate on June 10th, 2021
During our 90th birthday celebration on June 11th 2021 the City of Des Plaines and the city's Mayor Andrew Goczkowski. issued a Certificate of proclamation to the Des Plaines Garden Club for our 90th Year 1931- 2021.
Des Plaines Garden club Celebrates 90
2021 Memorial Day ~ Wreath Presentation
Club representatives were Mary Peglow (club president) and Jan Goczkowski
In The News / May 19th, 2021
As published on 5/19/2021
