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2010 MEETING SCHEDULE

Most meetings are held at a members home on the 2nd Sunday of the Month at 3pm
Directions are provided in the Pond Club newsletter.
If you are not a member, contact any officer for information & directions.  Speakers' Biographies & Details regarding Individual Meetings Link

Date

Location

Planned Activities

February 20th

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

 

 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

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  

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.

 April 18th 

 

Details: The Home of

 

Sydney & Laurie Brodeur 241 Timber Swamp Road Westfield, MA

 

 

Come Enjoy & Share with Other Pond Members.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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

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

 

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

June 26th & 27th

Mallory Arena - Eastern States Exhibition Grnds.

 West Springfield, MA

 

"Fifth New England Water Garden & Ornamental Fish Show"

Click for Details

Time: Sat. 9:00-5:00 / Sun. 10:00-4:00

July 10th & 11th

 

Contact: Mel or Lynn lee2755@comcast.net

Thank you members for "Signing Up"

&

"Sharing" Your Pond

 

     Pioneer Valley Water Garden & Koi Club "17th Annual Pond Tour"

Click for Details 

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

August 20th

Summit View Banquet and Meeting House

 

555 Northampton Street (Route 5)  

Holyoke, MA

 

 

 

"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.

September 12th

Details: The Home of

 

Cindy & Rick Patnode

75 Old Quarry Road

Westfied, MA

 

 

 

 

 

Speaker: Lori-Ann Jones - Knoll Cottage - AHS Display Garden

Topic: "Daylillies & Hostas" - Power Point Presentation

Plus: "Member of the Board" Nominations

Time: 3:00

October 10th

 

Details: The Home of

 

 Irene & Chet Ratkiewicz

23 Olko Court

Chicopee, MA 01020 

  

 

 

 

 

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 

November 21st

Arcadia Nature & Wildlife Sanctuary

 

127 Combs Rd.

Easthampton, MA 01027

413-584-3009

800-710-4550

 

 

 

"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 

Link to "Speakers' Biographies" & "More Details" is under 2010 Meeting Schedule above.

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