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Date
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Location
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Planned
Activities
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February 20th
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The Botanic Garden of
Smith
College
15 College Lane
Northampton, MA
01063
413-585-2740
*Guided Tour* -
"Amazing!"
(also) Lunch at "local
restaurant - to be
determined" (&) you may also want to take a side
trip to attend the
Amherst Orchid
Show
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Lyman
Conservatory:
(commonly known as the Smith College Green
House)
Time:
Meet at greenhouse at
10:30
Amherst Orchid
Show:
Smith Vocational High
School, Route 9 Florence,
MA |
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March 28th
Note! Details and Date
Change |
Details:
The Home
of
Elizabeth
Rhoades
18 Fox Hill
Drive
Stafford Springs, CT
06076
Our 1st Pond Club
Meeting
of the
Year
Come enjoy &
share with other pond
members.
Questions:
kpattist@snet.net
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Speaker: Guest Lecturer,
Instructor, & Recipient of
Numerous Awards related to Bonsai
and Horticulture. One of the Creators of an Asian Influenced Garden &
Bonsai Nursery. Todd Hanson
of "Sanctuary
Bonsai"
"Be
green. Mother Nature will always
prevail."
Topic: "If you
can Grow a Houseplant - You Can Grow a
Bonsai!"
Todd Will Arrive with a Van Load of
Plants and Will Actively Demonstrate.
"Our hopes are that there will be some Items
that the club can "Auction" to Club
Members.
Time: 3:00
Club members
begin their considerations regarding the nominations
for:
Koi of
the Year -Link (&)
Club
Person of the Year -Link Nominations &
Voting will be later in the
season. |
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April 18th
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Details: The Home of
Sydney & Laurie Brodeur 241 Timber
Swamp Road Westfield, MA
Come Enjoy & Share with Other Pond
Members.
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Speaker: Jeremy Webber of
"Sunny Border Nursery"
"Our growing programs
include Perennials, Alpines, Ferns, Grasses, Vines, Edibles,
and Bodacious Temperennials."
Topic: "Use of Marginals/Annuals 'In' & 'Around'
Your Pond"
Jeremy will
bring many samples and "Our hopes are that there will be some
items that the club can "Auction" to Club Members.
Time: 3:00 |
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May 16th |
Details: The Home
of
Wendy
LaFond
89 Washington Street
Chicopee, MA
01020
It's True - Not Everyone
Prefers Koi.
Many Members of our Pond Club have
Other Varieties of Fish in Their
Ponds.
Let's Support all of Our Club Members
& Attend This Meeting & Learn More About Their Pond
Inhabitants. |
Speaker: Wally Bush of the "Goldfish
Club"
Since the late 70's, Wally has been involved
with the keeping & breeding of Goldfish and Cichlids. His
knowledge is extensive.
Plus, we will have Large, Hardy, Acclimatized
Goldfish to Auction off - donated by our Club President
(proceeds benefit the club).
Topic: "Pond" versus "Show"
Goldfish
Pond
Goldfish-Comets-Shubunkins
"A Goldfish for
Everyone!"
(&)
Our First "Plant
Exchange!"
Time: 3:00 |
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June
19th |
Shriners
Hospital for Children -
Auditorium
516 Carew
St..
Springfield, MA
01104
413-787-2000
"NO POT
LUCK!"
Club Members Will Take Mr. Kodama Out to
Dinner at "Cal's Woodfired Grill" After the Presentation -
Space Limited - Call Karen for Reservations
860-346-1335
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Speaker: Mr. Mamoru Kodama from Japan "...He has
carefully paid attention to every single move in the
Nishikigoi world and devoted his life to studying and learning
about beauty..." "...The beauty we discuss is the "ideal
beauty...."
Topic: "Choosing and Raising
Potential Award Winning
Koi"
Mr.
Kodama will bring Koi to the meeting as part of the
presentation - there will be purchase opportunity for club
members after the presentation.
Time: Sat. 2:30 -
5:00 |
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June 26th & 27th |
Mallory Arena - Eastern
States Exhibition Grnds.
West Springfield,
MA
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"Fifth New
England Water Garden &
Ornamental Fish Show"
Click for Details
Time: Sat.
9:00-5:00 /
Sun. 10:00-4:00 |
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July 10th & 11th
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Contact: Mel or
Lynn lee2755@comcast.net
Thank you members for "Signing
Up"
&
"Sharing" Your
Pond
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Pioneer Valley Water Garden & Koi Club
"17th Annual Pond
Tour"
Click for Details
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August
8th |
Details: The Home
of
Tina
Eddleston
25 Chestnut
Street
Ware,
MA
Please Consider Bringing "Something for
the Auction"
We Have Asked Mike to Donate a
Small Sculpture.
Pot
Luck - Please Consider "Bringing a Dish" for all to
Enjoy. |
"Innovative Garden Accents"
Easy Projects That Will Beautify Your
Garden
Speaker
#1: Eileen
Richard
Topic: You
Can "Transform Your Old
Birdbath into a
Planter"
Speaker #2
Mike
Glidden
Topic: Sculpting a "Fire
Fountain"
Speaker
#3: Eileen
Richard
Topic: Creating a "Directional Plant
Holder"
Also,
Voting for the
2010
"PVWG&KC Person of the
Year"
(&)
"PVWG&KC People's Choice Koi of the
Year" (Bring with you a picture of your Koi
to be considered for the "Koi of the Year"
award.
Time: 3:00 |
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August 20th
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Summit View Banquet
and Meeting
House
555
Northampton Street (Route
5)
Holyoke,
MA
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"Annual Club
Banquet"
Speaker:
Stacey Chapley of "Chapley
Gardens" - "Our years of and
expertise will help you get it
right!"
Topic: "Bog Gardens" - Power Point
Presentation
(reservation
form)
Tickets $25.00 per Person / Please Choose:
"Pay in Advance" - Pymt. due by
Aug. 15th (or) "Pay at Door Upon Arrival" & Call
Dianne Willitts 413-596-9765 (or) Lynn Eaton 413-796-1123 with
# attending - we require the correct count for the
dinner
order. |
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September 12th
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Details: The Home
of
Cindy & Rick Patnode
75 Old Quarry
Road
Westfied,
MA
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Speaker: Lori-Ann Jones - Knoll
Cottage - AHS Display
Garden
Topic: "Daylillies &
Hostas" - Power Point
Presentation
Plus: "Member of the Board"
Nominations
Time:
3:00 |
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October 10th
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Details: The Home
of
Irene
& Chet
Ratkiewicz
23 Olko
Court
Chicopee,
MA 01020
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Speaker: Dr. C. Barre
Hellquist - Biology Professor
Emeritus, MA College of Liberal Arts, North
Adams, MA
Topic: "Waterlillies for the New England Back
Yard Pond" - Power Point
Presentation
Plus: Election of New Officers
Time:
3:00
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November 21st
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Arcadia
Nature & Wildlife
Sanctuary
127 Combs
Rd.
Easthampton, MA
01027
413-584-3009
800-710-4550
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"Holiday Party", "Raffles", "Pot
Luck" & "Fun"!
A Time to
Say "Thank You" to Club Officers, Committee Members & Our
Many Club Members for Their
Dedication!
Note! New
Officers Preside Over the Meeting
Note! Time Change: 1:30 -
3:30
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