Galleries | Club Year September 2024 thru May 2025

september 10, 2024 | haymarket food pantry |
eileen Smith, Executive Director

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New Year, New Furniture, New Set-up

President Bev addresses the members, Recording Secretary Kathy captures it all.

Large Sunny Floral Arrangement by Immediate Past President and Advisor, Jane Razeghi

Joyce Miller

Pam Lindholm

Catherine Presents

Get a 6 gallon handle bucket (usually used in sports) flip it and have a seat. Perfect height for adding flowers or removing weeds. Holds weeds and tools too.

Mary Ellen Colondene

Barbara (front) and Robin settle in for the presentation.

Eileen F. Smith, Executive Director

Speaks about the Haymarket Food Pantry

Sunflowers brightened up the meeting.

Arrangement by Sheila Niemela

Guest Audrey H, with Hostess Team (Mom) Jennifer T, Jane R, and Lisa O

WOW

Coffee and treats

Savory Buffet

Desserts

Raffle Winner Jennifer takes home a bunch of colorful mums.

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Photography by Judy T

October 10, 2024 | The Winery at Sunshine Ridge Farm

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Owner Maria Rafferty with Winemaker Ashton Lough

A Sample of Wine Offerings

Winemaker Ashton Lough

President Bev K with photographer and florist for the event, Judy T

Bev enjoying a visit wth Lisa F

Our Membership Team, Susan B and Kathleen P, hamming it up for the shot.

Sally joins the Membership Table

Bunny B, Barbara B and husband John catch up.

Jane H with Lisa F, new member Kristin K coming through the center

Gorgeous lake view from the lawn

Past President Jane R with Kathy E

Getting ready for the meeting

Janet M shares an article on the Virginia Woman’s and Family Support Center in Haymarket

Maria and Member Hillary L prepare the tastings

Tasting Board all set

Sample of the accomodations at Sunshine Ridge - Thank you to the proprietors and staff.

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Photography and Floral Arrangements by Judy T

November 12, 2024 | judy Tweel | bows for boughs

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Bev, Joyce, Mary Ellen, Norma, Virginia, and Ellen are looking forward to learning how a proper bow comes into the world.

Paula, Kathy, and Lisa get ready.

Harvest Table Arrangement

Lisa & Kathy at the Helm. Judy (demonstrating), seen are: Elsie, Page, Robin, Catherine, Barb, and John

Bow Starter and Prep

Betty, Ellen, Judy, Christine, Ginsey, Amy, Catherine, and Barb

Janet, Bonnie, Kathy, Jenn, Lisa, and Vernelle

Kristin, Susan, Elsie, Paula, and Robin

Vernelle, Lisa, Jenn, Bonnie, Janet, Page, Robin, Barb, John, Judy, and Kristin

A peek at progress. See More bows at the Holiday Shoppe next.

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Photography by Judy T and friends

November 23 and 24, 2024 | Holiday Shop Highlights

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Lilies, Alstromeria, Carnations and more.

Candles add the "extra" glow

Bonnie is busy with room set-up

Getting Set-up, and confering with Jane

Check it out with Jane and Vernelle

Mary Ellen, Page and Sally are ready to serve.

Flowers and Birdie Treats Mingle.

A Flower Shop from Autumn to Winter.

Wreaths and Arrangements

Back at the Bakery, the German Chocolate Dream Cake is Going to a Good Home.

Knome in a sled, super cute

Lots of fun for porches and hearth

Coco Ready Reindeer

Nutcrackers and Trees, instant Mantle Decor

Cranberry Walnut Scones and Judy's Famous Soup Mix. A complete meal.

King Cracker

Choo Choo Cracker

Bows, bows, bows, for sale. Tie them on wreaths or anything you desire.

See the previous slideshow to learn where they came from.

Grab a Snack

Bundt Cake Delight

Squishy Soft Santa

Cookies and jam all ready

Happy snowman looking for a home

Classic Sugar Cookies and Almond Bark

Tasty Nutty Carrot Cake for a Crowd

Sweet Holiday Crunch for a Bunch

Mini Blueberry Muffins

(Probably eaten before leaving the shop)

Shoppers in all four corners.

Christmas Crunch and Peppermint Bark

Fresh-made Cookies to Give and Get

The Bake Shop is staying busy.

Candied Pecan Treats

Kathy joins Mary Ellen in the Bake Shop.

Antique Toys from "way-back" in 1993.

Tall Order Plush Giraffe from Melissa & Doug toys.

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Photography by Bev, Judy T and friends

December 12, 2024 | Judy Tweel | Wreath Making

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Our guest Areen, our Prez Bev, and 1st VP Sally

Areen busy with support from husband Greg

Our Hostesses, Janet, Jane, Kathy and Elsie with support from husband Dave

Toys for Tots are ready for their trip. Thank you!

Bev shows off her wreath, and biceps.

Elsie displays her swag.

Joyce is using boxwood for a sleek look.

Linda and Betty with a great mix of greens.

Areen looking proud of her berry wreath.

Paula is all smiles and wants to make three more!

Mary Ellen presents a gorgeous mingling of leaves.

Vernelle and her wreath are decked out in cardinal red and guarding the holiday buffet.

The Christmas Class of 2024!

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January 14, 2025 | Tim Ernst | Hydroponic Microgreens website

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Thanks to our Host and Hostess Group: Bonnie, John, Barb, Virginia, and Jennifer R

Winter Buffet

Our History Preserved by Judy: 17 years on the job

Bev gets the meeting started, and Kathy scribes.

Bev hands out the green to Susan and Kathleen

Kathy helps with the tasting for Page and Joyce

Line forms to the left

A "little" something for Kristin's dinner

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February 18, 2025 | Louis Ratchford | container gardening

Date pushed a week due to Snow, Snow, and Snow : Click through at your own pace.

Hostesses: Susan (with instructions from Judy), with Rachel and Vernelle. Kristin, not shown.

Linda's Valentine Arrangement

Each table enjoys a carnation

Vernelle enjoys a spot of coffee

Heatfelt Feast

We love crackers

Love messages everywhere

Bev: "Take your seats"

Sally Speaks

Barb's quote of the day

Members gather

Guy Talk

Louis begins his presentation

Louis' Opening Remarks

Don't you wish you were here to see this!

Horticulture Raffle - Featuring Plants with Benefits

Begonias (with silvery spots) and Succulents

Leaving you with a heart full of sparkle

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March 11, 2025 | Holley Green | Ikebana

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Happy St. Patrick's Day Table with green and a spot of orange. Arrangement by Jane R.

Bev and Kathleen all smiles.

Kathleen in green as the greeting queen

A shoe-in for the most festive planter

Our March Hostesses: Judy, Kathleen, one of our 3 men, Jane, Sally, Mary Ellen, and Robin. Not shown: Hillary, and Mitra. Thanks Ladies.

Table decor - carnation

Hostess table has a customer, Lisa behind the shades

Lucky Treats!

Emerald Table Decor

Ruth gets the crowd's attention

Jane, Mary Ellen, Ruth, Bonnie and Bev, with Kathy watching through the shamrock

Holley begins her Ikebana presentation

Demonstrations

Concentration

Sunflowers waving

Lily and Pine

Willow and Lily

Sally discusses the art with Holley

Catherine stops by for a chat

Ellen joins in

John Wins the Oxalis/Shamrock, as proud Barb looks on.

A lucky day!

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April 8, 2025 | Sharon Snow | Seated Yoga

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Our Instructor Sharon Snow

Our Hostess Group: Betty, Ruth, Christine and Amy

Bunny Bright Easter Arrangement by Ruth

Snacks from the hostess table.

History Captured courtesy of Judy T

Seated yoga side stretch or pyramid pose.

Chin up arms up. Catherine, Kathleen, Lisa and Vernelle.

Ruth presents the horticulture session.

Robin presents Page, the lucky raffle winner, a lovely group of yellow calla lilies.

May 13, 2025 | Garden Party Lunch | dominion Valley Country club

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Our Garden Party Table Settings

Collecting for Good Causes - Food and Forestry

Our local Haymarket Regional Food Pantry, and the “Plant-a-tree” program, by the US Forest Service

Our Board Members | President, Bev; 1st VP, Sally; Treasurer, Vernelle; 2nd VP, Rachel; Recording Secretary, Kathy; Cooresponding Secretary, Page.

Bev and Vernelle chat and pose.

Page gets a visit from Linda

Matt, Julia, and Alexandra

Staff members from the Town of Haymarket. Matt, Town Maintenance; Julia, Event Coordinator; and Alexandra, Deputy Town Clerk; all are also members of HTCGC.

Kathleen, membership; Judy, Historian & Hospitality Chair; Judy, Perennial Bloom recipient & Past President 2022-23; and Mary Ellen, past Perennial Bloom recipient

Catherine with busy hands

Pam, Mary Ellen and Betty take their seats for lunch

Bev greets Lisa and her granddaughter Audrey.

Pam, Bonnie and Kathy B with big smiles

Linda, Cherie Lejeune (past president of NGAGC), and resident artist Pam.

Pam and Mary Ellen looking smart

A stylish foursome: Bunny, Larry, Mary Ellen, and Vernelle

Kristin, Susan, Judy E, Kathleen, and Judy T, ready to tuck in.

Judy and Kristin pause for a pic

Together again: Susan, Membership; Judy, Past President; Judy, Historian; and Kathleen, Membership

Bunny, Jane H, Elsie, and Larry, with Paula looking on.

Amy, Ruth and Kathy have a chat

Kathleen, Susan and Lisa in the spotlight

Past President of NGAGC, Cherie Lejeune shares some insight with President Bev

Bev presents Greg with a well-derserved Certificate of Appreciation for support and assistance, helping the club shine.

Judy is this year's recipient of the Perennial Bloom award. This is an honor typically given to members who have consistently supported the club's goals & activities, making a positive impact.