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Our traditional February Valentine Lunch at Emilio's was both heartfelt and a delight to the tastebuds. 22 garden enthusiasts, all sampling a plethora of chocolate decadence was a sight to behold; not to mention another great addition to our growing and memorable experiences together! In celebration of spring this month, pictured here is a favorite among lily enthusiasts. The Peace Lily, (Spathiphyllum Genus) is native to tropical regions of the Americas and southeastern Asia. Also known as 'white sails' or 'spathe' the genus name means "spathe-leaf." First described in 1877 by Gustav Wallis, the German plant collector, it is one of the most popular house plants in America. Peace Lilies do not require large amounts of light or water to survive. However, they do thrive better with reverse osmosis watering, opposed to tap water, as the chlorine causes droopy leaves and slower f loral growth. Symbolizing peace, purity , hope, and healing make it a powerful plant associated with tranquility and emotional well being. Spring is always a busy time for our Club as we navigate through the many wonderful places to visit in southern California. On March 8, we will return to the Kimberly Crest House & Gardens in Redlands. On April 26, we will attend South Coast Plaza's annual Spring Flower Show, and on April 29 and 30 we will finally execute our plans to visit Huntington Library in Pasadena. Our Community Garden, spearheaded by Jonie Kipling, continues to be at the forefront of our plans. We will update the community on the progression of this vision as tasks are being completed. Looking ahead to the future of our club, I am happy to announce that two of our members, Sue Watt and Linda Hill, will be sharing monthly responsibilities with me. Their contact information will now appear with mine at the bottom of this article. Please feel free to reach out to any one of us regarding Late Bloomers. Our March meeting will be on Mon., March 9 at 1 pm in the Arts & Crafts Room. All Four Seasons residents are welcome to join us for meetings and excursions. For info about Late Bloomers, please contact Sharon Williams at SLWilliams51225@gmail.com, (760) 500-0077, Sue Watt at suewatt2019@gmail.com, (310) 722-6142 or Linda Hill at runnergmom@icloud.com, (619) 339-8937. 16 | Four Seasons Hemet Herald | MARCH 2026 | Late Bloomers Garden Club Happy Campers RV Club Welcome to spring, campers! Time to get out and see the wildf lowers in the desert. Time to get those last trips in before schools let out and fill the camp grounds with rowdy kids. Spring is still nice in the Coachella Valley and Palm Dessert for close getaways. Our next Happy Camper trip will be in April to Lake Skinner. Lake Skinner has full hook ups and has both gravel and grass sites. The Campground has a splash pad swimming pool and fishing. In April the days should be warm and the nights cool. If you are looking to dip your toes into camping, this is a great place to start. We had a great time at Quartzite and the huge swap meet. The pot lucks were great as usual and football under the stars with friends was fantastic. We spent a few hours in Beer Bellies (Adult Day Care). Thank you to our Trail Boss Dave Whitney. Many Campers went on to Borrego Springs and Yuma. There is still time to sign up for Lake Skinner and Pismo Beach in September. Happy Campers meets the first Saturday of the month in The Lodge. Come at 10 am and follow the laughter. We welcome all residents and their friends. Enjoy March and the spring season and as always, stay safe and happy camping. Pictures by Janet Swindell and Russ Brown