{"id":28,"date":"2021-02-22T22:45:21","date_gmt":"2021-02-22T22:45:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thegardenclubofbrookfieldct.org\/ClubMainWP1\/?page_id=28"},"modified":"2026-10-19T11:05:48","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T15:05:48","slug":"meetings","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thegardenclubofbrookfieldct.org\/ClubMainWP1\/index.php\/meetings\/","title":{"rendered":"Meetings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Garden Club of Brookfield holds its general meetings on the third Thursday of each month at 10:00 am.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The format of a typical general meeting includes a welcome by our President, a program or presentation by a member or a visiting speaker, judging of artistic and horticultural exhibits from our members, and a business meeting. Refreshments are served by a team of rotating hostesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unless otherwise indicated, the general public is welcome to attend the program\/presentation portion of our general meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Occasionally, the club will sponsor a &#8220;field trip&#8221; for members in lieu of an on-site general meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Board of Directors meets once a month in advance of our general meetings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please check this site regularly for updates about our meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2026\/2027 MEETING SCHEDULE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">October<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Annual Meeting &#8211; 10 am October 15, 2026<br> at Valley Presbyterian Church<br>21 West Whisconier Road, Brookfield <br><strong>This is a member-only meeting.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">November<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Annual Wreath Decorating Project &#8211; 10am November 19, 2026<br> at St. Paul&#8217;s Church<br><strong>This is a member-only project.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">December<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Holiday Luncheon Thursday, December 10, 2026<br> 12noon<br>Pulcinella&#8217;s Restaurant<br><strong>This is a member-only event.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">January<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">General Meeting &#8211; 10 am January 21, 2027<br> at Valley Presbyterian Church<br>21 West Whisconier Road, Brookfield <br><em>Program: <em>Northwest CT Land Conservancy<\/em><\/em><br><em>Presenter: Elizabeth Schrang<\/em><br><strong>OPEN TO THE PUBLIC<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">February<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">General Meeting &#8211; 10 am February 18, 2027<br>Field Trip<br> FGCCT Flower Show<br><strong>This is a member-only event.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">March<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">General Meeting &#8211; 10 am March 18, 2027<br> at Valley Presbyterian Church<br>21 West Whisconier Road, Brookfield <br><em>Program: <em>Celebration Tea with Conversations<\/em><br>for our 65th Anniversary<\/em><br><strong>This is a member-only event.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">April<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">General Meeting &#8211; 10 am April 15, 2027<br>Field Trip<br>Colorblends House and Garden, Bridgeport<br><em><strong>This is a member-only event.<\/strong><\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">May<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">General Meeting &#8211; 10 am May 20, 2027<br> at Valley Presbyterian Church<br>21 West Whisconier Road, Brookfield <br><em>Program: <em>How to be a Lazy Gardener<\/em><\/em><br><em>Presenter: Karla Dalley<\/em><br><strong>OPEN TO THE PUBLIC<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">June<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">General Meeting &#8211; 10 am June 17, 2027<br>Field Trip<br>Maywood Estate Gardens, Bridgwater<br><em><strong>This is a member-only event.<\/strong><\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">July<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">General Meeting &#8211; 10 am July 15, 2027<br> at Valley Presbyterian Church<br>21 West Whisconier Road, Brookfield <br><em>Program: <em>Invasives to Nature<\/em><br>Presenter: Pam Roman<\/em><br><strong>OPEN TO THE PUBLIC<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">August<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">General Meeting &#8211; 10 am August 20<br> at Valley Presbyterian Church<br>21 West Whisconier Road, Brookfield <br><em>Program: Snakes<br>Presenter: Phil Robbins<\/em><br><strong>OPEN TO THE PUBLIC<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">September<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">General Meeting &#8211; 10 am September 16, 2027<br>Field Trip<br>The Farm &#8211; Sunflower Garden, Woodbury<br><em><strong>This is a member-only event.<\/strong><\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Garden Club of Brookfield holds its general meetings on the third Thursday of each month at 10:00 am. 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