The general public is cordially invited to all our events, unless "members only" is indicated.
Please note that a $3.00 fee will be charged for non-members attending our monthly meetings.

Scheduled events are listed here by date. Click on a given month to view that month's event(s).

January 2010 June 2010
February 2010 July 2010
March 2010 August 2010
April 2010 September 2010
May 2010 October 2010
 November 2010

Wednesday January 27, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
and All about Dahlias, presented by Michèle Cartier
As well, the Early Bird Draw for everyone who
renewed their 2010 membership before this meeting.


Wednesday February 24, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. Monthly Meeting
Tree peonies
Presented by Lindsay D'Aoust
Note: "A Year in my Garden" Photo Contest will be in May


Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 8:00 p.m Monthy Meeting
Pruning Trees and Shrubs presented by David Wees of MacDonald College.
This month, Bring a guest for free;
introduce your friend, relative or neighbour to our Society.


Wednesday April 28, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.

Monthly Meeting
 Denis Bernard will talk to us about Hydrangeas for Québec.
Dahlias for sale from Michèle Cartier who was our speaker in January. $3.00 cash or cheque only.
Come early and bring a bag.


Wednesday May 19, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.: Monthly Meeting and :
SPRING SHOW.
Bring a specimen flower from your garden: tulips, lilacs, flowering shrubs etc, or make a decorative arrangement.
See the Program & Show Schedule page 11-13 for details.

Plus, come to learn from other members, with a return of the popular "Info Fair".
 Show your garden in pictures with"A Year in my Garden Photo Contest"
See page 7 of your Program & Show Schedule for rules.


Saturday May 29, 2010 from 10:00 to 11:00 am.:
OUR PERENNIAL PLANT SALE

 Location: in the park on Donegani Avenue,
just west of Valois Bay Ave., Pointe-Claire.
Please drop off your (well-labeled) plants to be sold from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m.
(see Page 8 of the Program & Show Schedule for some helpful hints on preparing your donations.
The sale starts at 10:00 (no early birds)


Saturday, June 12. Members' Garden Tour starts at 2 p.m. Rain or Shine
Maps available at the first Garden. (to be determined)
Guest fee $5.00
Bring chair and finger food to share at the last garden.



BUS TRIP Saturday June 19
to the Sherbrooke area.
For more information contact Mary-Jill Quinlan 514-694-6096 or
mary-jill@sympatico.ca


Bus departs promptly from Pointe-Claire Shopping Center
(Boul St-Jean & highway 20), Pointe-Claire at 8:00 a.m., returning at 5:30
Please arrive 15 minutes before departure.
Parking is permitted for our group in the south west corner of the parking lot.


Cost:$50.00 Bring your lunch.
Saturday June 26, 2010 from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
ROSE AND BLOOM SHOW
Bring your specimens and/or arrangements to the show.
(see page 14-17 of your 2010 Program & Show Schedule) go ahead, don't be shy.
N.B. Entry list for tabulators must be submitted by 10:45 and all entries must be in place by 11 as
judging starts at 11 sharp. To print an entry list, click here
Awards presentation at 3:30 PM.

This event is open to the public.
Admission: free
Afternoon tea: $2.00

Location: Church of the Resurrection,
99 Mount Pleasant Avenue,
Pointe-Claire, Québec.


Want to see some new gardens and support a worthy cause at the same time?

West Island Citizen Advocacy Garden Tour
Saturday July 10, 9:00 am - 12:00
Cost $20
Call 514-694-5850 for details.

The PCHS has nothing planned for July.
Put your feet up and relax and admire your garden.
Take some pictures to enter in next year's photo contest.


Sunday, August 15, 2010.
Members' Garden Tour featuring summer gardens
Maps available at the first garden. (to be determined.) starting at 2 pm
Guest fee $5.00
Bring chair and finger food to share at the last garden.


Wednesday, September 22 8.00 p.m. Monthly Meeting (Members only)
HARVEST FESTIVAL SHOW
Yes, it is now during the September Meeting
Show off your late-summer blooms.
Refer to your 2010 Program and Show Schedule ,
page 18-20 for complete list of categories.

Participants must complete their entry lists for the tabulators.
To print an entry list, click here


October 27, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.Monthly Meeting,

Water Features for small gardens, presented by Benoit Lapalme
Renew your membership now or in November for 2010 (now $15 for a family)
and you are entered in the Early Bird Contest


Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. (members only)
  • FESTIVE DESIGN SHOW,
    The single category of a festive design created by you
    is listed on page 21 of your Program & Show Schedule.
  • The HOLIDAY DESIGN DEMONSTRATION
    The evening's presentation is by Fleurific-Mary Ann and Jackie Lacomte.
    floral designs created and explained, which you could win in the raffle.
  • You can enter a contest with your ??? decorated with plant material.
  • Test your gardening/plant knowledge with a quiz.
  • On top of all that we have our
    Year-end Party - Bring finger food
  • For the West Island Women's Shelterplease bring donations of unwrapped gifts:
    women's underwear (sizes: s, m, l),
    Children's underwear (boys and girls)Sizes 2-3X, 4-6X,7-14,
    diapers #5,
    deodorant ladies,teens (boys and girls),
    children's underwear,
    NEW toys.
    Wrapped gifts for the women. (perfumes, gift sets, make-up kits, jewelry)


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