🌿 Garden Centers Club Calendar
Join us for a year full of learning, laughter, and community in the garden! From monthly meetings and potlucks to summer socials and our beloved winter party, there’s something for every gardener to enjoy.
🌱 Club Meetings Schedule
Our monthly meetings are a great way to connect with fellow gardeners, enjoy a shared meal, and learn from expert guest speakers. Each meeting includes a themed potluck and a presentation by a certified OC Master Gardener.
📍 All meetings held at Clubhouse 7
🧺 Bring a dish for free entry!
| Date | Time | Theme | Speaker | Meal | Cost (No Dish) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 28 | 12 PM | Busy Gardener Month-to-Month | Melissa Rapp | Potluck Lunch | $7 Members / $10 Non-Members |
| Wed, Mar 5 | 9 AM | Tomatoes A–Z | Brian Hale | Potluck Breakfast | $5 Members / $7 Non-Members |
| Tue, May 6 | 12 PM | Grow It Now – Spring Veggies | Laurie Menosky & Melissa Rapp | Potluck Lunch | $7 Members / $10 Non-Members |
| Wed, Jun 18 | 6 PM | GSI: Garden Scene Investigator | Melissa Rapp | Potluck Dinner | $10 Members / $15 Non-Members |
| Wed, Sep 17 | 6 PM | Pass Down Plants | Melissa Rapp | Potluck Dinner | $10 Members / $15 Non-Members |
| Tue, Oct 28 | 12 PM | Vermiculture | Melissa Rapp | Potluck Lunch | $7 Members / $10 Non-Members |
UPCOMING PARTIES
Wine & Cheese Party-Happy Hour Potluck – Sunday, July 27, from 5-7 pm at Garden Center 1
Wine & Cheese Party-Happy Hour Potluck – Sunday, August 24, from 5-7 pm at Garden Center 2
Holiday Party – Monday December 15th at Clubhouse 2 beginning at 5:30 pm Castle Rock Jazz will perform
🎉 Special Events
🌟 Winter Holiday Party
Dress your best and celebrate a wonderful year with your fellow gardeners! Enjoy a delicious catered meal, dancing, and live music by Castle Rock Jazz.
📅 Monday, December 15, 2025
🕠 5:30 PM Start
📍 Clubhouse 2
🧺 Farmer’s Market – Charity Event
Our annual fundraiser in support of Meals on Wheels at Florence Sylvester Memorial Center. Members donate fresh produce, flowers, and plants—everything is sold to Laguna Woods residents, and all proceeds go to a good cause.
📅 Saturday, July 17, 2025
🕘 9 AM – 12 PM
📍 Clubhouse 2
🍷 Wine & Cheese Garden Evenings
A casual evening to mingle, explore the garden centers, and share best practices with fellow gardeners. Bring a friend and enjoy a relaxing summer sunset!
📍 Rotating between Garden Centers
- Sun, June 29 · 5–7 PM · Garden Center 2
- Sun, July 27 · 5–7 PM · Garden Center 1
- Sun, August 24 · 5–7 PM · Garden Center 2