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TRIP NEWS: The Grand Tradition Estate and Gardens excursion that was scheduled in June has been re-scheduled for July 28. Enjoy the 15 acres of lush gardens with winding paths, waterfalls, exotic trees and plants. There will be a one hour docent walking tour. Lunch will be served at the Orchid Bar venue. Be sure to wear walking shoes and dress comfortably. The cost is $55 pp. Please call Evelyn at 845- 7199 for info and reservations. Bus departs at 8 am. SEES CANDIES: Even if we don't always have chocolate for sale, we always have gift certificates for sale, and Sees suckers on hand. Please call Maureen Keeney at 797-0091. PLANT A ROW GARDENERS: Will soon have onions that they have grown in their gardens. As there is usually an abundance they will make them available soon at the general meeting. They are always delicious as they are freshly harvested. The bounty from these gardens is shared with all of the local "feed the hungry" groups. For more information about the gardens, please call Janna Waller at 797- 3859 FRUIT PICKERS: The fruit pickers are waiting for your calls. If you have trees that need to be picked, please call Janna Waller at 797- 3859, Doris Harrison at 769-3990, Pat Shibata at 769-0316. PLEASE NOTE: All those toiletries that you donate to the Garden Club are not only appreciated by us, but deeply appreciated by those who receive them. To have someone provide them with things that are not always at hand in their daily lives goes beyond being thankful. We thank you for your generosity. CHARITY: Please continue your generosity of donations of cell phones, eye glasses, stuffed animals and small suitcases. For more information please call Joan at 845-6715. TRIPS: Aug. 26 will be a return to the Grand Traditions Estate and Gardens but will be a night time experience. Dinner will be at the Orchid Bar and is on your own. Adult beverages are available. Cost is $30 pp. Dec. 2 will find us traveling to the Mission Inn & Riverside Mall. For further information please call Evelyn Hawkins at 845-7199 MEMBERSHIP: We accept new memberships year round. For more information please call Suzi Messick at 769-7945 or LaNelle Neet at 769-7947. SEPTEMBER EVENT: The Sept. 9 event will be in the evening. Get out those boots and jeans and come on down to a hoe-down. Save the date. More info. to follow. MEMORIAL TREE PLANTING: This will most likely be the last Memorial Tree Planting that will occur due to the water shortage. If you have ideas on gardening programs that you would like to see the Garden Club present, please give Joan Blumenfeld a call at 845- 6715. We would love to hear your ideas. Garden Club 18 | sun lakes lIfestyles | July 2015 | soCIal Clubs & groups