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Des Plaines Garden Club 2022 Fundraiser WAS a BIG success.
THANKS SO VERY MUCH TO ALL
for your support and your hard work to make the Des Plaines Garden Club Fall
Fundraiser such a BIG success.
Another Garden Therapy's Fall crafts at Oakton PAVILION
Our Des Plaines Garden Club’s Garden Therapy group went to Oakton Pavilion in Des Plaines IL October 11th, 2022.
Committee chair Pam Mazzini, and Committee members, Pat Tell, Sue Linton , and Dianna Edwards helped the residents decorate styrofoam pumpkins for fall and/or Halloween.
It was a fun time had by all and the residents were excited to take their decorated pumpkins back to their rooms.
our Garden Therapy's Halloween crafts at Oakton arms
Our Des Plaines Garden Club’s Garden Therapy group went to Generations Oakton Arms in Des Plaines IL October 4th, 2022.
Our club members Pat Tell, Dianna Edwards, Pam Mazzini, Mary Magine and Mary Peglow helped some of the residents make a Halloween / Fall apron which was great to apply to their walkers or wheel chairs.
It was a fun day and project.
Thanks Team
Des Plaines Park District Family Fun Day
June 4th, 2022
The Des Plaines Garden Club was honored to participle in the Park District Family Fun day!
The Des Plaines Kiwanis Club sponsored a race around the park to start the day. They were divided by school grade! A first grader had the best time of the day. The Park District provided, bounce houses, a safari speaker,
The DP Police and Fire Department were there interacting with the kids, and the Friends of the Park
were there with a putting contest, freebies and raising awareness of their presence .
Our Garden club planted flowers to take home with the kids and passed out milkweed seed.
Kuddo’s to Alice Grygiel , youth committee chair and Susan Linton for a great day! The kids had fun , and so did we 😍
Des Plaines Memorial Day 2022
Our Des Plaines IL Garden Club was honored to participate in the Des Plaines
American Legion / city remembrance service at the Lake Park.
As long as we speak a name their service will never be forgotten .
All our residents who perished in service are listed on the wall. Say their name, least we never forget the price.
Our Des Plaines Garden Club presented a Memorial Day wreathe of fresh flowers during the remembrance services at The Lake Park in Des Plaines, IL
All the Des Plaines residents who perished in service are listed on the memorial walsl.
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
Our club members helped some of the residents create a “VALENTINE HEART”.
The hearts had cute net fabric on a wire frame which were decorated with flowers and ornaments.
When the hearts were done the residents enjoyed them in their rooms for Valentine’s Day.
It was a great success to share some LOVE!
Great Job Team!