Garden Club Announces Flower Show Theme, Decorates Valentine Cards for Nursing Home Residents

(L to R, front row) Frances Chance, Anna Stuever, Rachel Campbell, Carolyn Bounds, Cindy Brown, (back row) Shirley Owens, Margaret Stockton, Judy Matthews, Lisa Albers, Linda Bordelon, Janette Whittmann, Jackie Hancock, Colleen Doggett, and Cherry JonesFebruary 18, 2015 - Valentines, flower show, and anniversary plans were subjects of conversation at the Center Garden Club meeting held Wednesday, February 11th at the John D. Windham Civic Center.

Garden Club President Colleen Doggett welcomed everyone and introduced the club's newest members who are Cindy Brown and Anna Stuever. Doggett also announced the club moved their 60th anniversary celebration to May which will coincide with announcement of new officers.

The club then discussed upcoming plans for the 2015 Flower Show to be held in April. Carolyn Bounds addressed the club and announced this year's flower show theme to be 'Nature's Gallery.' Bounds expressed excitement about the artistic style theme.

Following the business meeting, members came together and decorated valentine's cards which were later distributed to local area nursing homes. Door prize winners of flower pots with various lilies, dandelions, and irises made by Judy Matthews were Shirley Owens and Linda Bordelon.

New Members: (L to R) Cindy Brown and Anna StueverDoor Prize Winners: (L to R) Linda Bordelon, Judy Matthews, and Shirley Owens