Anyone living in the area, regardless of gardening experience, who is interested in gardening and willing to take an active part in the activities of the Club is invited to join. Prospective members may attend one or two meetings as a guest to decide whether they want to become a part of the Club.
The calendar year for the garden club is April to March. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month with most being held at 1 p.m. at Heartland Christian Church, 900 East Boyton, Marion, IL. The Club schedules several trips during the summer months and has a Christmas luncheon at a local restaurant.
Meetings generally begin with a speaker who talks about some aspect of gardening.(See program in the Calendar section.) The business part of the meeting follows with various reports and unfinished and new business. Refreshments are enjoyed at the end of the meeting with members taking turns providing the drinks and snacks.
Dues are $10 per individual or $16 per couple which includes membership in District VII, GCI and Garden Clubs of Illinois, Inc. Members also receive the GCI publication Garden Glories. To contact Marion Garden Club for more information email [email protected] or call (618) 996-2131 or (618) 993-6621.
The calendar year for the garden club is April to March. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month with most being held at 1 p.m. at Heartland Christian Church, 900 East Boyton, Marion, IL. The Club schedules several trips during the summer months and has a Christmas luncheon at a local restaurant.
Meetings generally begin with a speaker who talks about some aspect of gardening.(See program in the Calendar section.) The business part of the meeting follows with various reports and unfinished and new business. Refreshments are enjoyed at the end of the meeting with members taking turns providing the drinks and snacks.
Dues are $10 per individual or $16 per couple which includes membership in District VII, GCI and Garden Clubs of Illinois, Inc. Members also receive the GCI publication Garden Glories. To contact Marion Garden Club for more information email [email protected] or call (618) 996-2131 or (618) 993-6621.