Tabebuia Circle

January 2008 Meeting

Three circles held a meeting at the house of Sylvia Hogan on Jan. 24, 2008. The residence was fabulously decorated and a delicious lunch was enjoyed by the members of the Tabebia, Satin Leaf and Jacaranda circles. This occasion was planned to better aquaint ourselves with the other circle members. The guest speaker Karinluise Calasant spoke about environmentally safe ways to care for your garden. Her garden has been featured on the Stuart Garden Club garden tour. By appointment she opens her garden to visitors periodically.

December 2007 Meeting

The Christmas gathering was held on Dec. 15, 2007 at the residence of Jean Marie MacKinnon. Everyone brought unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items which were donated to charities. A short business meeting was held followed with hors d'oeuvres, dinner and dessert. Everyone contributed by bringing their favorite dish to pass. Unwrapped gifts brought by everyone were auctioned off to the highest bidder. Close to $300.00 were raised to fund circle initiatives. It was a very productive as well as fun evening for the Tabebuia Circle members and their partners.

November 2007 Meeting

Our monthly meeting Nov. 8, 2007, was held at the home of Mary Lerch. After the regular business meeting, Phyllis Gidley demonstrated "Basic Flower Arranging". She made 3 flower arrangements. One arrangement was the choice of the hostess. Two lucky winners received the other 2 arrangements.

October 2007 Meeting

[Click picture to enlarge] The Tabebuia Circle just finished another productive year culminating with a group lunch at Bare Bones restaurant.

[Click picture to enlarge] Our October meeting for the Tabebuia Circle was held at Possum Long. Making Christmas decorations for ARC was part of our program. A delicious luncheon enjoyed by our members was at the Prawnbroker as we discussed our past summer experiences.

During the past season several of our members worked with students from Bessy Creek Elementary School planting and maintaining a Butterfly Garden.

Annually the Circle donates to the Challenger School which provides specialized programs for exceptionally challenged students.

The Tabebuia Circle also supports the ARC of Martin County's efforts to assist those in our community with developmental disabilities.

Our members have been very active in the Garden Club management, recently serving as President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary and Assistant Treasurer.

Two of our members served as chairman of the 2006 Secret Gardens Tour and Expo, and, the 2007 Flower Show and Expo. These are the Club's major fund raiser and community "give back" events, respectively.