november 2022 MEETING PHOTOS
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October 2022 Meeting photos
The October Meeting was held at Sol y Luna and was a discussion of dried floral displays for the upcoming Holiday Sale. President Allegra Willis brought in beautiful succulent wreaths (and a large bag of pinecones to share!). Other members brought in their creations, giving inspiration for ideas. A discussion followed, to address concerns of design challenges between live and dried arrangements. Kenee Campo hosted her neighbor as a guest, Dee Karr, but was unable to attend so Connie Hayes introduced her to the group. Afterwards, a pre-ordered lunch from Sol y Luna was enjoyed by members.
september 2022 MEETING PHOTOS
Exciting News: First, our newest member Lillian Johnstone was presented her name lanyard and her membership book. Then, former member Olga Spraggett announced that she wanted to rejoin after a break of several years. Both ladies were enthusiastically welcomed.
The program hosted by Bonnie Newman was the creation of holiday arrangements for the upcoming sales. She brought lots of materials for ideas, and other members contributed materials, too. Vickie Christensen impressed everyone with her palm blooms. Some members jumped in right away creating arrangements as other members watched and got great ideas. Margaret Quinn impressed us all with her PPE (personal protection equipment), spraying gold paint to embellish the dried plant materials. By the time the meeting was finished, our preordered meals from Sol Y Luna Restaurant were ready – a delicious ending to a great meeting.
The program hosted by Bonnie Newman was the creation of holiday arrangements for the upcoming sales. She brought lots of materials for ideas, and other members contributed materials, too. Vickie Christensen impressed everyone with her palm blooms. Some members jumped in right away creating arrangements as other members watched and got great ideas. Margaret Quinn impressed us all with her PPE (personal protection equipment), spraying gold paint to embellish the dried plant materials. By the time the meeting was finished, our preordered meals from Sol Y Luna Restaurant were ready – a delicious ending to a great meeting.
August 2022 MEETING PHOTOS
After a last-minute change in meeting location (roadwork in Chapala), we met at the Sol & Luna Restaurant. There were several guests in attendance: Vickie Christensen brought Julia Longfellow (Jules to her friends!), Susan Bainbridge made her second visit as the guest of Allegra Willis, and Lucille Johnstone made her 3rd visit as guest of Di Anne Maczko. The program was “Designing Your Own Garden” by LGG Member and Master Gardener Justine Bertram. Her presentation was jam packed with essential details of the elements of design: line, shape, color, texture, and balance. She emphasized the planning stages and to pay attention to how much sun or if there are water issues. Sketching it out is important, but feel free to move the pots around before digging holes. She discussed the value of proper soil, and made recommendations on how to improve it. Justine passed around some of her diagrams and sketches of past garden designs and photos to show how the gardens change from month to month. A group of us stayed afterwards for lunch since we were able to pre-order our lunch. The food service was fast, and the meals were delicious and generous!
July 2022 Meeting Photos
After an inconvenient Lakeside flareup of COVID, the July meeting venue was changed to the Vivero del Gallo, next to the Chapala Train Station. A surprise guest speaker, our own previous Guild member Rosario Haro, gave a tour of the extensive nursery, followed by her demonstration of the kokedama technique of potting plants. Of course, she made it look so easy! Quite a few members found new additions for their gardens in the large vivero. All in all, it was another lovely day to meet with Guild friends.
June 2022 Meeting Photos
The June 16 meeting was held at the Hotel Sol Y Luna in west Ajijic. Not only was it a well-attended meeting with 5 guests that joined us for the meeting, but it was a fun program, too. Each member brought a plant to give in a Plant Exchange, and gave a brief discussion of its care. The only thing that surpasses the beautiful plants here is the knowledge of our members!
Guests were Susan Bainbridge, guest of Allegra Willis; Lucille Johnstone, guest of Di Anne Maczko; Sarah Clay, guest of Joyce McNiven; Alicia Merrell, guest of Leslie Martin; and Dawna Thorstad, guest of Connie Hayes.
Everyone gave Mary Bragg and Lori Lynn a big "Welcome Back!" as reinstated members.
After the meeting, most members stayed for lunch in the outdoor patio and continued visiting with friends.
Guests were Susan Bainbridge, guest of Allegra Willis; Lucille Johnstone, guest of Di Anne Maczko; Sarah Clay, guest of Joyce McNiven; Alicia Merrell, guest of Leslie Martin; and Dawna Thorstad, guest of Connie Hayes.
Everyone gave Mary Bragg and Lori Lynn a big "Welcome Back!" as reinstated members.
After the meeting, most members stayed for lunch in the outdoor patio and continued visiting with friends.
Lakeside Garden Guild meetings are back after a 2 year COVID hiatus!
On Tuesday, 12 April, Merelyn Shore hosted the first in-person meeting in 2 years on her beautiful patio and garden area. No food or drinks were provided, with required masking, social distancing, and proof of vaccinations. That did not slow down the happy chatting and catching up with old friends.
New president Allegra Willis confirmed what most members wanted: to start meeting again in person, in open air spaces, masks required. After a brief segment of committee reports, the microphone was passed around so every attendee had a chance to discuss what she had done over the past 2 years, and what ideas she had for the future of Lakeside Garden Guild (possibly a 2022 Floral Show), and ideas for upcoming meetings.
Bonnie Newman solicited ideas for meeting topics, Cathy Sheehan asked for Floral Show volunteers, and Sharon smith needs volunteers to host upcoming meeting (preferred with outdoor patios for social distancing).
On Tuesday, 12 April, Merelyn Shore hosted the first in-person meeting in 2 years on her beautiful patio and garden area. No food or drinks were provided, with required masking, social distancing, and proof of vaccinations. That did not slow down the happy chatting and catching up with old friends.
New president Allegra Willis confirmed what most members wanted: to start meeting again in person, in open air spaces, masks required. After a brief segment of committee reports, the microphone was passed around so every attendee had a chance to discuss what she had done over the past 2 years, and what ideas she had for the future of Lakeside Garden Guild (possibly a 2022 Floral Show), and ideas for upcoming meetings.
Bonnie Newman solicited ideas for meeting topics, Cathy Sheehan asked for Floral Show volunteers, and Sharon smith needs volunteers to host upcoming meeting (preferred with outdoor patios for social distancing).