May 9, 2023 | Fabulous Fifties Luncheon |
Dominion Valley Country Club

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A Giant Welcome Soda Sets the Mood (Copy)

Floral designs by Linda C.

The Check-in Rolodex (1956) was fast and fun. (Copy)

Grace Kelly Table

Board Table with live treats from Jane R.

Judy and Mary Catherine enjoy some breakfast -- from Tiffany's. (Copy)

The guests find their table and chat. (Copy)

Judy and Susan greet Elsie as she arrives. (Copy)

Ginsy, Janet, Judy, Linda and Barbara dining with Elvis. (Copy)

Barbara, puttin' on the dog, instead of carrying Fiona. (Copy)

Amy brought the glam and Jane brought the look in her stylish polka-dot blouse. (Copy)

Vernelle and Judy hatching something fun. (Copy)

Bonnie and Janet sipping "sodas." (Copy)

Too young to drive.

Judy and Sally sneak away for another round and a quick candy smoke. (Copy)

Audrey Romans (Copy)

Jane and Bunny out for a drive. (Copy)

Joyce in a Vogue cover hat with Bunny and Betty. (Copy)

Susan and Kathleen, enjoying a 50s joyride. (Copy)

Kathleen, Susan, Judy E, and Judy T (Copy)

50s all-day. Kathleen in original saddles, Susan bobby sox, Judy E in a perfect petticoat and Judy T is ready to swing dance or hop on a Harley.

Linda cruising with Barbara. You can almost feel the wind. (Copy)

Norma in full 50s dance mode. (Copy)

Mary Ellen at the wheel, taking Bonnie and Judy for a spin. (Copy)

Our Executive Board (Copy)

President Jane R, Recording Secretary Debbie, Treasurer Vernelle, First Vice President Christine, Corresponding Secretary Page, and Second Vice President Jerole at the “Singing in the Rain” table

Taking in the remarks. (Copy)

President Jane R presents Jerole with a District III award for our club, for Outstanding Yearbook 2022-2023. (Copy)

Jane presents Elsie with the 2023 Perennial Bloom Award. (Copy)

HTCGC is recognizing Elsie Davis’ outstanding service since 2007 and as Club President/Past President during 2009-2012.

Congratulations Elsie.
The award is sponsored by the Central Atlantic Region of State Garden Clubs. (CAR-SCG).

Kudos to the Milkshake Master. (Copy)

Amy, Jane, Susan, Rachel, and Ruth sipping yummy milkshakes, at the Grace Kelly table. (Copy)

Parade of Fashion Contestants (Copy)

Judy E, Barbara, Mary Catherine, Janet, Susan, Kathleen, Ruth, Amy, and Linda vie for the crown.

Lisa gives the 2nd Runner-up award and certificate to Janet. (Copy)

Congrats Janet

Congratulations! 1st Place Mary Catherine;
1st Runner-up, Kathleen; 2nd Runner-up, Janet

Photography by Jane R, Judy T, Kathleen, and Lisa

April 20, 2023 | Garden Grooming at the Community Hall

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The Soil Sisters - Great Job! (Copy)

Photography by Jane R and Judy T.

April 11, 2023 | Jane Huckins | Teacup Arrangements

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Hostesses: Michelle, Kathy, Page, and Betty (Sally not pictured).

Jane gets the meeting started (Copy)

Eager group looks on, Barbara with Fiona (in a floral frock), center stage. (Copy)

Amy makes her presentation. (Copy)

Lisa describes the raffle prize (Copy)

Guest and raffle winner Debbie O'Keefe, with Lisa and Ruth. (Copy)

Announcements before the teacups come out. (Copy)

Jane shares tips for structure and design. (Copy)

Christine, Jane, Norma, and Ginsy. Mary Ellen (l) and Joyce (r) look on.

Mary Ellen, Jane and Wanda get started (Copy)

Linda, Michelle. Robin, Pam, Amy and Christine. Jane provides guidance.

Peggy, Barbara, Joyce, Mary Ellen, Jane, Wanda, Kathy, Linda, Michelle, Robin, Pam, Amy, Christine, Norma, and Ginsy.

Peggy, Barbara, and Joyce (Copy)

Kathryn, Debbie O'Keefe (guest), Peggy, Barbara, Joyce, Mary Ellen, Jane, Wanda, Kathy, Linda, Michelle, Robin, Pam, Amy, Christine, Norma, Ginsy, and Rachel. Jane standing.

Some of the finished arrangements are on display.

The Class. Instructor Jane, Sally, Pam, Lisa, Barbara, Joyce, Rachel, Mary Ellen, Linda, Debbie, Wanda, Peggy, Amy, Ginsy, Janet. Michelle, Kathryn, Kathy H, Kathy B, Robin, and Jane. (Norma and Virginia not shown)

Photography by Lisa Fisher, Kathleen Paton and Jane Razeghi

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March 31, 2023 | Tea Chair, Jane Huckins |
The wonderful wizard of oz tea

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Planting poppies with Deanie (Copy)

Building a road (Copy)

Follow the yellow brick road to tea (Copy)

Centerpiece factory of balloons, ribbon, roses and more (Copy)

Vernelle and Kathy (Copy)

Bev and Joyce (Copy)

Jane (Copy)

Ready to fly away (Copy)

Table setting for 100 (Copy)

Ready to serve (Copy)

Savory and Sweet Menus (Copy)

Danielle as Dorothy (Copy)

Linda as the Scarecrow (Copy)

Kathleen as Glinda and Mary Catherine as The Tin Man in a dress (Copy)

Judy as Ozma, the first female Wizard of Oz, by Frank Baum (Copy)

Susan as the cowardly, yet, happy lion. (Copy)

Sally as the Wicked Witch of the West (Copy)

Christine and Amy (Copy)

Representing the Lollipop Guild

Click for Video Introductions (Copy)

Leslie and Hillary (Copy)

Leslie Burdick shares stories about her Great Great Uncle Frank Baum, the author of the first Wizard of Oz books. (Copy)

That's funny. (Copy)

The cast poses with Leslie Burdick (Copy)

Mike made us want to go shopping (Copy)

Herding cats, it can be done. (Copy)

Jane plays Oz and hands out the goods. (Copy)

Scarecrow gets a Phd (Copy)

Dorothy has a slipper charm to take home to Kansas, or Catharpin. (Copy)

Ozma gets a Wizard Hat (Copy)

Lion gets some nerve (Copy)

The "still alive" Wicked Witch of the West. Looks like she has nice 4 bed, 3 1/2 bath home. (Copy)

Glinda gets a spare wand, for when her other wand is in the shop. (Copy)

"Over the Rainbow" (Copy)

“Over the Rainbow” Lyrics E.Y. Harburg, Music Harold Arlen, w 1938

Click to See and Hear! (Copy)

"It was great, thanks!" (Copy)

Photography: Cherie Lejuene, Jane Razeghi, Jerole Stambach, Jim Stambach

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March 14, 2023 | Charlie Grymes | Our First Farmers

Mr. Grymes brought a wealth of insight to topics of migration, native plants, origins of farming, and much more. Click through this gallery at your own pace.

Pam and Joyce share a story (Copy)

Joyce, Barbara, and Mary Ellen deep in conversation (Copy)

The Hostesses confer (Copy)

The patron Saint of Ireland gets celebrated. (Copy)

The hostesses were Bev, Mary Ellen, Pam, and Ginsy.

Jane opens the meeting (Copy)

A lovely arrangement including Aram, Gypsophila, Gerber daisy and spider mum. (Copy)

Betty brings a thought for the day (Copy)

Barbara brings Fiona for the day (Copy)

Fiona is just happy to be here. (Copy)

Pam, Linda, Linda, Catherine and Joyce looking forward to the program (Copy)

Catherine helps us store and re-use for the planet (Copy)

Amy shares some conservation tips (Copy)

Mr. Grymes in prep mode (Copy)

Ruth offers free bulbs, and more for Spring (Copy)

Hail Narcissus. (Copy)

Jade plant raffle. Kathryn gives Ruth an assist. (Copy)

Our guest Rachel's Mom takes home the prize. (Copy)

Wanda looks on (Copy)

More guests follow along (Copy)

Sally thinks, "Another successfull raffle." (Copy)

Christine introduces Charlie Grymes. (Copy)

Charlie introduces the program. (Copy)

We start way back with the Mammoths and contnue through present day (Copy)

Scripted history - a huge topic (Copy)

Almost everyone came from somewhere (else). (Copy)

Who went where and when, are they still here? (Copy)

Did food and menus migrate?

Who were our first farmers? How did they know what was edible? (Copy)

Tthe brainchild of a radio station owner, multiple Rangers and Tontos, tied to Butch Cassidy, and yet the there is a migration tie-in for Tonto. (Copy)

Shelters evolve and provide insights (Copy)

Charlie provides answers for Page and others in a quick Q&A (Copy)

One of the takeaways: Native plants need an ancestry profile. Native to here or there? A traveler that stayed?

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February 14, 2023 | Lois Montgomery |
The Evolution of Plants

Our presenter, Lois Montgomery, Master Naturalist

A Valentine Buffet of Delights

Our Hostesses (Copy)

Virginia, Ruth, Christine, and Amy - Thank you all.

The sweetest Hostess Table ever. (Copy)

Our President Jane, discussing the program with Lois.

Not sure who cracked who up first - Judy? Kathleen?

Bev celebrates a quorum

Amy celebrates Canada and biodegradable tissue packs.

Our Past President Bunny, enjoying the presentation

Shelia has an Aspidistra challenge for the club

Get your free leaves and go to town

Ruth has more coleus to give away and daffodils to raffle off.

Jane wins the raffle basket of daffodils.

Immediate Past President, Judy is thrilled to make an announcement

Janet wins the second raffle, a Valentine inspired lap warming quilt.

Jane, Elsie and Judy in deep discussion

Norma gets called out for hidden attire.

Norma shows off her Valentine spirit with the group

Christine introduces our speaker Lois Montgomery

Lois starts her presentation

Mary Ellen listens intently

The group tunes in

“I like to show how specific traits and adaptations of plants and animals develop over time and serve to make the garden much more fascinating!”

Thank you John Sunda. John stepped in with A/V smarts for this meeting.

Seems like we owe trees our lives. No trees, no us.

From pollination…

…to adaptations.

…to Beetles. Why are the Beatles important? They ushered in a modern sound and viewpoint.

Lois’ Aunt knew Lois had bug fever. So she sewed Lois an awesome bug quilt. Susan gives as assist. (Copy)

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January 10, 2023 | Nancy Vehrs, Attracting Birds to your backyard

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december 13 | Mike Bishop, saving bluebirds and
december 15 | doug Burroughs, make and take for the Holidays

Jane opens the meeting with a humorous twist (Copy)

Virginia describes her modern architectural arrangement. (Copy)

Modern arrangement with a raffle basket (Copy)

Member Gallery (Copy)

Mary Ellen with a horticultural moment (Copy)

MaryEllen with a Basket to add to the raffle goodies (Copy)

Shelia with a horticultural moment, extending the display of a Christmas poinsettia (Copy)

Ruth offers up free coleus to brighten the indoors (Copy)

in addition, she brought a Christmas Rose, Helleborus to share

Bonnie and Janet look on at what they could have sold. (Copy)

Lisa describes a holiday cactus offered in the raffle (Copy)

Professional raffle winner, Norma with Lisa (Copy)

A hostess inspection. Thanks to Judy Eulberg for the parade of lovely Nutcrackers (Copy)

Hosting December: Judy, Kathleen and Susan (Copy)

Mike Bishop with our President Jane ready for the presentation (Copy)

Our Speaker Mike Bishop on Bluebirds and habitat (Copy)

Apres presentation included a few rounds of Bingo with prizes (Copy)

December 15 - at Doug's place (Copy)

Doug gives instruction to our attendees (Copy)

Pam, Kathryn, Christine, Jane (photogrpaher), Linda, Susan, Jane, Kathy, Judy, Kathleen, Judy, Bonnie, Janet (Copy)

Our captive audience (Copy)

ta da - Sleigh Ride and Candle (Copy)

Snacks, Jane and Jane (Copy)

Linda and Christine (Copy)

Kathy and Pam (Copy)

Judy and Kathryn (Copy)

Kathleen, Susan, Bonnie and Janet (Copy)

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November 18 & 19 | a very successful Holiday Shoppe |
Evergreen Fire Station

Fearless Leaders Bonnie and Janet (Copy)

President Jane, HTCGC; President Arlene, NCAGC; and Past President Judy, HTCGC (Copy)

1st Past President, Cherie Lejeune, NCAGC (Copy)

Bakery Bev (Copy)

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NOVEMBER 9, 2022 | bird in the hand | DIRECTOR, NIKKI STAMPS

Assistant and Handler Linda, Frankie and Nikki Stamps, Director of Bird in the Hand (Copy)

Linda has their Eastern Screech Owl perched in front of the holding cage.

Director, handler and presenter, Nikki Stamps (Copy)

Frankie landing a Red Tailed Hawk (Copy)

Nikki and Linda presenting the birds (Copy)

Nikki introduces their Barn Owl (Copy)

A Barn Owl posing and showing off her beautiful spots. (Copy)

Barn Owl surveying the audience. (Copy)

Nikki introducing a very fluffy Barred Owl. (Copy)

Barred Owl up close, showing off the classic horizontal and vertical "bars" of feathers. (Copy)

Linda and Nikki presenting the Eastern Screech Owl. (Copy)

This owl can be hard to see, but easy to hear. (Copy)

Hiding in crannies and trees during the day - calling out with a loud trill, at night.

The Eastern Screech Owl (Copy)

At 8-12 long, they sport amazing camouflage, the cutest ear tufts (not really ears), and are the color of bark from black, white, and gray to brown, red, and tan.

"Yep, I'm 8" of loud." (Copy)

Nikki introduces their Great Horned Owl. (Copy)

A few Close-ups of the gorgeous one, with amazing golden eyes and ebony beak. (Copy)

Great (looking) Horned Owl (Copy)

"I'm watching you, Jane. Have any mice?" (Copy)

Give thanks to our November Hostesses. Bunny, Debbie, Ellen, and Catherine. (Copy)

Lisa Fisher with this month's raffle winner, Norma. (Copy)

Our members came through. (Copy)

Photography by: Lisa Fisher, Judy Tweel, and Christine Sunda.
All donations directly support the feeding, housing, and medical care of the raptors cared for by Bird in the Hand.

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Haymarket Day 2022 | October 15, 2022 | Janet & Bonnie, Co-Chairs

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Molon Lave Winery Visit | October 11, 2022

A gorgeous backdrop for delightful fare. (Copy)

Membership Co-Chairs, Sally and Bev greeting the members. (Copy)

Raffle basket of fantastic goods (Copy)

Membership Table (Copy)

President Jane takes the floor to run our meeting. (Copy)

Sally introduces Josh, our presenter for the day. (Copy)

Emily our hostess, gives the group additional infomation. (Copy)

Josh fields questions and introduces our tasting wines. (Copy)

Giggles all around. "Was it something Josh said?" (Copy)

Josh and Jane discuss the similarities between winemaking and gardening (Copy)

Judy Tweel's handiwork. A handsome fall display. (Copy)

(cw) Janet, Jane, Linda, and guest, Gulnaz Woodworth, and Bonnie (Copy)

Danielle, Mary Ellen, Judy, Susan, and Kathleen (Copy)

Guest Robin Barlow, Debbie, Shelia, and Jane (Copy)

Hostesses: Robin, Joyce, Norma, Elsie, Wanda, and Judy (Copy)

Christine, Amy, and Joyce (Copy)

Adorable table decor by Judy Tweel (Copy)

Robin, Catherine, Kathryn, Christine, guest Lelani Wagner, and Lisa (Copy)

New members: Mitra, and Hilary, with Norma, and Elsie (Copy)

Judy, Judy, raffle basket winner and new member Hilary Loder, Sally and Jane (Copy)

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District III Together We Bloom | September 14, 2022 |
Meadowlark gardens | Kathleen, Judy, Judy, Janet & Bonnie

Atrium (Copy)

The Coastal Grandmother Tablescape

Visitors to Coastal Grandmother

Kathleen, Judy and Judy

Meadowlark Garden Art (Copy)

Tablescape in Blush

Sunflower Centerpiece

Ways & Means Store, Bonnie and Janet

Ways and Means Store

Designer Betty Ann Galway

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Janet Davis | September 13, 2022 | Hill House Farm and Nursery

Janet Davis (Copy)

Janet's enthusiasm is undeniable. (Copy)

Hill House Farm and Nursery. Castleton, VA (Copy)

Female hummingbird enjoying a meal (Copy)

Janet, Rob and Olivia. (Copy)

Photo by Raymond Boc

Monarch caterpillar on Butterfly weed (Copy)

Olivia helps out in the nursery. (Copy)

Photo by Raymond Boc.

Janet's knowledgable presentations (Copy)

Monarda didyma (bee balm) & Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea) in summer (Copy)

Our hostess group: Kathryn, Ana Lee, Janet, Jan, and Shelia (Copy)

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Aloha Luncheon | may 10, 2022 | Dominion Valley Clubhouse

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Nurturing Earth, A standard Flower Show
National Capital Area Garden Clubs, Inc., (NCAGC) | April 22-23, 2022

US National Arboretum in Washington, DC | Featuring just a few of our favorites.
photos by Judy Eulberg, Judy Tweel, and Linda Catir

Arboretum Capitals (Copy)

Member Kathleen Paton, President Judy Eulberg, First Vice President, Judy Tweel, and NCAGC President, Arlene Stewart - are ready to serve. (Copy)

Arlene surveys the luncheon set up complete with gifts. (Copy)

Blowing in the Wind | Designer, Bette Lewis (Copy)

Blowing in the Wind | Designer, Linda Catir (Copy)

Here Comes the Sun | Designer, Linda Catir (Copy)

Here Comes the Sun | Designer, Anne Dremtak (Copy)

Over the Waterfall | Designer, Mayam Zolecki (Copy)

Tornados | Designer, Betty Ann Galway (Copy)

A Gift of the Earth | Recycled Gift Box, Designer Linda Catir (Copy)

Home Tweet Home | Designer Linda Catir (Copy)

Walking Green, Youth Award | Boot is Third Place and the Sandal is First Place, Alex age 8, second grade (Copy)

Temperatures Rising | Designer, Justine Harris (Copy)

Temperatures Rising | Arlene Stewart (Copy)

Temperatures Rising | Designer, Betty Ann Galway (Copy)

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HTC Flower Show | April 12, 2022

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Earlybird April Meeting |April 5, 2022

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Ain't We Got Fun (Copy)

Our May Hostess Group (Copy)

It had to be said, so Jane said it. (Copy)

Amy will not need a grass skirt today. (Copy)

Vernelle listens as Kathleen (a seasoned May luncheon hostess), explains a few things to the group. (Copy)

Ruth eagerly details the a BIG NGC show ticket. (Copy)

The Aloha Group Ready for Action. (Copy)

Firehouse Spring Decor (Copy)

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A Visit to the Hilton | March 18, 2022

Judy Eulberg arrives from Great Britain just in time. (Copy)

HTCGC welcomes the Hilton Garden Inn to Haymarket (Copy)

Pictured, l-r :

Tim Sudberry, Opening General Manager; Linda Catir, HTCGC; Sandra Stulen, Director of Culture; Bill Murray, Co-Owner; Judith Eulberg, President HTCGC; Mabel Delgado, Director of Housekeeping; Ryan Morgan.