The Garden Club Federation
Of Massachusetts, Inc

HGC meetings are held Monday evenings at 6:00 PM

at Hudson Senior Center, 29 Church Street, Hudson, MA 01749

unless otherwise specified (see Calendar of Events below).

Monthly meetings take place September through June with the January and February meetings

being at the discretion of the Programs Chairperson(s) and refreshments are always served.

 

2023-2024 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Monday, September 18, 2023 – 6:00 PM – Dirt on Your Hands, Soil in the Garden (Open to the Public)

Betty Sanders returns to share the secret behind a green thumb is often the most overlooked aspect of gardening – the soil we plant in. Few of us start with great soil, but we can all build it by using effective gardening methods and turning kitchen and garden waste into compost to create impressive gardens from the ground up.

 

Monday, October 16, 2023 – 6:00 PM – Let’s Make Pickles (Open to the Public)

Don’t miss David Wheeler of Therapy Gardens and his hands-on demonstration of how to make old-fashioned fermented pickles using water, salt, and spices. David shares a variety of picking techniques, including lower sodium and sodium-free options, too. Participants receive their own pickling spice packet and pickling recipes, and make their own quart of pickles to take home.

 

Monday, November 27, 2023 – 6:00 PM – Potluck Dinner and Deck the Senior Center (HGC Members Only)

It’s that time of year again! Bring your favorite appetizer, entrée, salad, or dessert to share then help decorate Hudson Senior Center for the holidays. Not only is it a delightful way to kick off the winter season, but it’s also HGC’s way of expressing thanks to the Senior Center for letting the Club use the facility to host its meetings.

 

Tuesday, November 28, 2023 – Time TBD – Longfellow’s Wayside Inn Holiday Decorating (HGC Members Only)

Chairperson Theresa Viegas leads a small group of creative HGC volunteers in decorating a room at historic Longfellow’s Wayside Inn in Sudbury, MA. Festive greens and seasonal décor capture the ambiance of winter … beautiful!

 

Saturday, December 2, 2023 – 3:00 PM Set-up, 4:00 to 7:00 PM Event – Hudson Holiday Stroll (HGC Members Only)

Volunteer your time and join the fun making ornaments with children at the annual Hudson Holiday Stroll! HGC hosts an ornament-making station at this festive community event inside Avidia Bank Financial Center, 17 Pope Street, Hudson, MA.

 

Friday, December 8, 2023 – 5:00 PM – HGC Holiday Party and Yankee Swap (HGC Members Only)

Kick off the holiday season with good food and lots of laughs at the annual HGC holiday party and Yankee Swap! Bring your favorite appetizer, entrée, salad, or dessert to share as well as a $20 to $25 wrapped gift to swap (no candles, calendars, perfumes, or makeup).

 

Monday, January 8, 2024 – 5:00 PM – Un-deck the Senior Center (HGC Members Only)

The holidays are over and it’s time to take down and put away the decorations at Hudson Senior Center. Many hands make light and quick work, so come on down.

 

January 2024 – Date/Time TBD – Longfellow’s Wayside Inn Holiday Un-decorating (HGC Members Only)

The time has come to dismantle the holiday décor at Longfellow’s Wayside Inn in Sudbury, MA and Chairperson Theresa Viegas needs a few volunteers to assist with the task.

 

Monday, February 26, 2024 – 6:00 PM – Activity TBD (HGC Members Only)

Craft or movie night? We’re undecided, but we’ll keep you posted.

 

Saturday, March 16, 2024 – 10:00 AM – Gardening Workshop for Grandchildren (HGC Members Only)

Bring your children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews to this fun, hands-on, gardening-related workshop. Crafts include birdseed ornaments, painted lady bug rocks, and sponge houses with grass seed sprouts. Volunteers are needed to assist at the craft stations.

 

Monday, April 15, 2024 – 6:00 PM – Blueberries in Your Home Garden (Open to the Public)

High in fiber, rich in antioxidants, and a beneficial source of vitamin C, blueberries are a great investment for health and happiness and one of the easiest fruits to grow. Barb McIntosh shares how to successfully select, plant, grow, and prune blueberry bushes to reap harvests for many years!

 

Monday, May 20, 2024 – 6:00 PM – Vegetable Gardening for Everyone (Open to the Public)

Whether you’re a seasoned or novice gardener, growing your own vegetables is rewarding and can save you money, too. This presentation covers all aspects (selecting the right location, planting, fertilizing, staking, watering, etc.) to start, maintain, and harvest a hardy vegetable garden.

 

Saturday, June 8, 2024 – 8:00 AM Set-up, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Event – Hudson Fest (HGC Members Only)

Volunteer your time, mingle with the public, and plant seeds with kids at Hudson Fest! HGC hosts a seed-planting booth at this lively, annual event on South Street in Hudson, MA. Experience the excitement … you won’t regret it.

 

Friday, June 14, 2024 – 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Set-up –Shop ‘til You Drop Yard Sale (HGC Members Only)

Saturday, June 15, 2024 – 7:00 AM to Noon Event – Shop ‘til You Drop Yard Sale (Open to the Public)

Clean your closets, drawers, basement, attic, garage, and shed! Then drop off clean-and-gently-used items as well as potted plants from your garden at Cindy Provencher’s house on Friday only. Volunteers are needed for set-up and the event, and a potluck lunch will be served on Saturday immediately following the yard sale (head count required).

 

Monday, June 17, 2024 – Date/Time/Place TBD – HGC Annual Meeting and Banquet (HGC Members Only)

Delicious food, great company, and lots of laughs are the perfect way to end the year.

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