About the Manchester Garden Club

In order to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Manchester Garden Club, a coat of arms, more formally referred to as a "full achievement", was created by then member and Vice-President, Mr. Lynn Beaulieu. The motto, The Seed of Every Idea Cultivated, is reflected in the sprouting pod in the shield of arms. This new growth is nourished by the rain in the shield and the sun above, and is also represented by the sunflower. The overall analogy is resilience and growth, two guiding principles of our Club.

Who are we?

For over eighty years, the Manchester Garden Club has provided services to the community. In the early years, key projects included the purchase and installation of shrubs and trees to schools, museums and hospitals. Post World War II, in addition to continuing this work, the Club expanded its efforts to include the planting of public gardens and conservation work. In the last fifty years, the Club has continued to diversify its efforts and its membership.

Organized: October 1926 Federated: November 1941

What is our objective?

"To stimulate interest in horticulture; to encourage the art of displaying things grown; to promote civic improvement and to aid in the protection and beautification of nature." Federation Constitution, Article II

What do we do?

Annual Spring Plant Sale (Club's major fundraiser)
Wadsworth Atheneum Fine Arts & Flowers
Planting and maintenance of:

Wadsworth Atheneum Festival of Trees and Traditions
Annual decoration of the Cheney Homestead for its Holiday Open House
Support of the Children's Butterfly Garden
Floral Artistry to Mary Cheney Library monthly
Participation in town's Memorial Tree Planting Program to honor deceased members
Maintenance of yearly scholarship fund

What are the benefits of membership?

For $20.00 per year, you receive a 10% discount card to be used at Woodland Gardens. You benefit from informative presentations, free advice from experienced gardeners, advance notification of gardening-related activities and the hospitality and generosity of the members. You are also automatically enrolled in the Federation and receive their newsletters, providing advice and information on activities happening regionally and nationally.

2007-2009 OFFICERS

President: Mr. Lynn Beaulieu
Vice President: Ms. Lynda Tingley
Secretary: Mr. David Lyons
Treasurer: Ms. Joann Thulin

Manchester Garden Clubs
	About the Manchester Garden Club In order to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Manchester Garden Club, a coat of arms, more formally referred to as a "full achievement", was created by then member and Vice-President, Mr. Lynn Beaulieu. The motto, The Seed of Every Idea Cultivated, is reflected in the sprouting pod in the shield of arms. This new growth is nourished by the rain in the shield and the sun above, and is also represented by the sunflower. The overall analogy is resilience and growth, two guiding principles of our Club. Who are we? For over eighty years, the Manchester Garden Club has provided services to the community. In the early years, key projects included the purchase and installation of shrubs and trees to schools, museums and hospitals. Post World War II, in addition to continuing this work, the Club expanded its efforts to include the planting of public gardens and conservation work. In the last fifty years, the Club has continued to diversify its efforts and its membership. Organized: October 1926 Federated: November 1941 What is our objective? "To stimulate interest in horticulture; to encourage the art of displaying things grown; to promote civic improvement and to aid in the protection and beautification of nature." Federation Constitution, Article II What do we do? Annual Spring Plant Sale (Club's major fundraiser) Wadsworth Atheneum Fine Arts & Flowers Planting and maintenance of: Margaret Trotter Memorial Garden William and Ellen Buckley Memorial Garden Vietnam Memorial Park Garden Wadsworth Atheneum Festival of Trees and Traditions Annual decoration of the Cheney Homestead for its Holiday Open House Support of the Children's Butterfly Garden Floral Artistry to Mary Cheney Library monthly Participation in town's Memorial Tree Planting Program to honor deceased members Maintenance of yearly scholarship fund What are the benefits of membership? For $20.00 per year, you receive a 10% discount card to be used at Woodland Gardens. You benefit from informative presentations, free advice from experienced gardeners, advance notification of gardening-related activities and the hospitality and generosity of the members. You are also automatically enrolled in the Federation and receive their newsletters, providing advice and information on activities happening regionally and nationally. 2007-2009 OFFICERS President: Mr. Lynn Beaulieu Vice President: Ms. Lynda Tingley Secretary: Mr. David Lyons Treasurer: Ms. Joann Thulin
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