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Our Sept. 10 meeting speaker is Donna Jenkins. Donna has been with us before and touched on worm composting and the members wanted to hear more. Worm composting is a simple method of reusing fruit and vegetable scraps from your kitchen and yard. It is so simple it can be done virtually anywhere. The October program will be about home remedies for your home and garden. See's Candy is sold at the Garden Club General Meetings as well as the Fall Craft Sale on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 and for the Dec. holidays. Sept. 26: Sunnylands Gardens & Visitor Center and General Patton Memorial Museum and The Vietnam Veterans Wall At Chiriaco Summit: Sunnylands Gardens and Visitor Center at the famous Annenberg Estate in Rancho Mirage will be our first stop. The estate has nine acres of gardens and a coffee shop there if you need that second cup of coffee and a pastry. The Annenberg Estate was founded in 2001 as a retreat for world leaders to convene to promote world peace. This will be a short stop before heading to Chiriaco Summit. Chiriaco Summit will be very interesting and men in particular would enjoy the war memorabilia. It has been a landmark for over 75 years and is home to the Patton Museum and the West Coast Vietnam Veterans Wall. Patton established that area as a training ground for the military who would have to fight in a desert. Trip cost is $25 and includes bus and tip for the driver. Entrance to the museum is also on your own. Lunch is available at the museum and is on your own. They feature a $4.75 senior special. The bus will leave at 9 am and return at 4 pm. Check into the bus room starts at 8 am. Please wear your walking shoes. Dec. 15 – Rancho Cucamonga and the Holiday Home Decorations, "Electric Avenue." Limited guests, $25 pp. Shopping and dinner at Victoria Gardens on your own. More info. to come. *Flyers available at the meetings and at Evelyn Hawkins home at 1607 Fairway Oaks. Info., 845-7199 (email evhawkins37@aol.com). Fruit on your tree? It will be picked for local organizations that feed the hungry. Info., Doris Harrison, 769-3990, Pat Shibata, 769- 0316 or Carolyn Wright, 797-3568. Memorial Trees: If you have lost a loved one and they lived in Sun Lakes, you can have a tree planted in their memory. It is done twice a year, in the spring and in the fall. Info., Carolyn Casperson, 769-9888 or email her at car3sun@gmail.com. Charity: Bring your donations of discarded cell phones, eye glasses, stuffed animals and small suitcases or back pack for those in need. Info., Joan Blumenfeld, 845-6715. Gift Bags: We collect hotel soaps, shampoos and other items for the less fortunate. Info., Helen Cunning, 797-0407. Membership: Dues to be a member are $15 per year. Info., Suzi Messick, 769-7945. Plant A Row: Our gardeners at Dysart Park had a very successful onion season and donated pounds to various food organizations. They were able to purchase a battery powered tiller which has made turning the earth for planting a much easier task. Their donations to the kitchens for vegetables is ongoing. Penny Pines Project: This is our project of planting trees in our local forests. You can also purchase acreage in our local mountains through our Plant A Tree Program in honor of a loved one or simply to honor someone. SAVE THE DATE: Dec. 10, Garden Club Holiday Luncheon. 18 | sun lakes lIfestyles | sePteMBeR 2014 | soCIal CluBs & gRouPs Garden Club We meet from 5:30 to 8:30 pm on Sat., Sept. 6 in the Main Clubhouse, and Fri., Sept. 26 in the South Clubhouse. Help us make this the best it can be. We have your songs in your key. Come on out and meet your neighbors, let your hair down, sing a little song, do a little dance, have some fun. Plus, it's free. Rules of Karaoke… Clapping required; sometimes you clap 'cause it's good and sometimes you clap 'cause it's over. Info., Barb 845-7265 or Rosie 769-2645. Karaoke Group Chorale It's a well-known fact that people who sing in choirs or chorales live longer, stay healthier, and have more fun in life! The Sun Lakes Chorale is looking for people who love to sing. Please join us as we get ready for our annual holiday concert in December. Our first meeting will be on Monday, September 8. Registration and music pick-up start at 8:30 am in the Main Clubhouse Multipurpose Room. Please bring a check for registration made out to the Chorale, in the amount of $15. Our practice follows from 9:30 am to 12:15 pm in theBallroom. The Chorale Picnic will be held that same evening at 5:30 pm, also in the Ballroom, at $15 per person. See you there!