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SPRING IS COMING!A LETTER FROM OUR PRESIDENT - JENNIFER RIORDANI was hoping to open my letter with something about how much I enjoy spring, but it seems like we have several more weeks ahead of us before we begin to truly thaw out. 2013 was brought to a close with our annual Christmas Tea. Thank you Lisa Carter for hosting this lovely event again, and thank you Kelly Reif, Lauren Fasolo, Katie Bosco, Jeannie Weinstein, and Henrietta Pentz for organizing the event. Also I would like to WKDQN�&DURO�DW�2·FLH�)ORUDO� IRU�GRQDWLQJ� WKH�EHDXWLIXO�ER[ZRRG� WUHHV� WKDW�ZH�UDIÁHG�off and @375 for donating some of the desserts. There were also many other ladies that volunteered to bring food and drink to the event. As with everything the Garden Club does, volunteers are so important to the success of our organization. In our busy lives it can seem impossible to carve out time to help, but there are several positions ZLWKLQ�WKH�RUJDQL]DWLRQ�WKDW�QHHG�VRPH�DWWHQWLRQ��OLNH�EHDXWLÀFDWLRQ��ZHOFRPH�DQG�\DUG�of the month. Also we will be looking for hosts and cooks for the Progressive dinner just like every year. If you think you might be interested in helping please contact [email protected].
Also the board is in the process of putting together an updated directory. The last published directory was sent out in 2010, and there have been so many new families move into Saybrook since then (many of them are on different committees within the Garden Club). Originally the directory was only going to be emailed but because of the efforts of Dawn Roche, we have procured enough sponsors to pay for the printing and provide a directory to all the Saybrook neighbors and Garden Club members. We hope to have the directories completed late March.
There are fun events around the corner as the weather warms up, so I hope to see you all there!
BEEBE GARDEN IN THE NEWSBEEBE GARDEN WORKDAY: APRIL 12, 9AM-4PM
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This spring we are gearing up to build raised beds so every class at Beebe will have their own planting space. Eagle Scout candidate Jonathan Lowe is coordinating the effort with local Sebert Landscaping, who is donating their labor and most of the materials for the beds!
Come join us to help build beds, haul dirt, and enjoy working outside with your neighbors! Drop in anytime 9am-4pm. Rain date April 26. For more information, contact Lucy Nobrega at 630-527-0577 or [email protected].
UPCOMING SGC
EVENTSMARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Beebe Garden Work DayApril 12 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PMBuild garden beds, haul dirt and help support the Beebe Garden and Loaves and Fishes. Open to members and non-members.
Easter Egg Hunt at BeebeApril 19 | 10:00 AMMeet the Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs at Beebe. A free event open to members and non-members. Donations welcome.
Progressive DinnerMay 31 | Time TBAIt’s almost time for the neighborhood’s favorite event - the Progressive Dinner. Meet new neighbors and catch up with old friends. This is a member’s only event.
Directory DistributionDelivered Early AprilDon’t miss your chance to be included in the neighborhood directory. We are trying to include everyone - not just SGC members. Please email [email protected] now to be included.
Garden Walk JuneJune 2014 - Date TBATour the neighborhood’s best gardens with your friends. Watch your email for more information!
President: Jennifer RiordanHistorian: Amy WesterholdSecretary: Melissa PetersonTreasurer: Megan FrancisFundraising Chair: Rose MendrysPrograms Chair: Christin KacedenPhilanthropy Chair: Deb WrightWebmaster: Dawn RochePublicity Chair: Kelly ReifMembership Chair: Rho Blank
LAST CHANCE TO BE
INCLUDED IN THE SAYBROOK
DIRECTORY
PLUS MARCH MADNESS FUNDRAISER ANNOUNCED
SAYBROOK GARDEN CLUB
WWW.SAYBROOKGARDENCLUB.COM
ANNUAL HOLIDAY GIVING IS ANOTHER BIG SUCCESS2013 SAYBROOK GARDEN CLUB HOLIDAY GIVING SUMMARY
Last year’s holiday giving program was a resounding success, thanks largely to Deb Wright who stepped into this Chair position at the 12th hour. There were several changes from years past, including having Bombola restaurant host the event and using the Target gift registry for purchasing gifts. We are hoping that both of these changes helped ease the holiday stresses, since no one had to host 80 people in their home and it streamlined the holiday buying. The auction raised $5,479.95. This money and the purchases made through Target were used to provide Christmas for 4 Beebe families. We also purchased ski pants and snow boots for those kids that didn’t have the. It also allowed us to purchase $2000 in gift cards for families at Jefferson Jr. High and Naperville North High School.
Last November was our 3rd Annual Saybrook Poker Tournament. It was a big success, raising over $1000 for those families in need. Congratulations to Darin Grubisic on winning the tournament. Thanks to all those who helped organize and make the event a success and for Betty Chan of @375 catering for the wonderful tiramisu, enjoyed by all.
WWW.SAYBROOKGARDENCLUB.COM
THANK YOU TO OUR AUCTION SPONSORS
Bombola Restaurant
LA Fitness
Dana Graczyk – Saybrook Tennis
Crosfit Amplify
BB Nail Spa
Pam Norris for Arbonne
@375 Catering/baked Goods
Daiva Studios – Esthetician
Painting by Larry Hatch
Liz Selman of J. Hilburn and Ella Grace
Fades & Shaves Barbershop
Brady Innovations – Seasonal Lighting and Landscaping
Wilton
M2 Boutique
Kiku Restaurant
630-922-41002901 Ogden Avenue • Lisle, IL
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!
Start your day off right! Come enjoy delicious pancakes, sausages, orange juice and beverages served by the Scouts of Troop 501. Stop by our bake sale and pick up dessert on your way out! In conjunction, a blood drive
(donors eat free) will also take place during the breakfast.
St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church | 1313 N. Mill Street | Naperville, IL 60563
Saturday, May 3 7:00 am - Noon
$5 per Individual$15 for a Family
Active Scouts inUniform and blood
donors eat free!
DONATIONS GLADLY ACCEPTED
TROOP 501 ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFASTBREAKFAST | BAKE SALE | BLOOD DRIVE
WWW.SAYBROOKGARDENCLUB.COM
LAST CHANCE TO BE INCLUDED IN THE SAYBROOK DIRECTORYOPEN TO EVERYONE - NOT JUST MEMBERS!
In an effort to provide an updated Saybrook Neighborhood Directory we are asking all Saybrook residents that would like to be included to send their most current information to the Saybrook Garden Club email address ([email protected]). If you do not want to be listed in the directory please also let us know using the same email address above.
If you would like to be included please send the following information First and Last Name, Phone Number, Home Address and Email address.
The directory will be printed and distributed soon, so hurry and get your information in if you have not already!
2013-2014 SAYBROOK GARDEN CLUBMEMBERSHIP & DIRECTORY UPDATE
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RETURN PAYMENT AND THIS FORM TO RHO BLANK AT 428 BLUE GRASS COURT
NAME:
EMAIL 1: EMAIL 2:
ADDRESS: PHONE:
MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS:MEMBERSHIPS ARE VALID FROM JULY 2013 - JUNE 2014CHECKS PAYABLE TO SAYBROOK GARDEN CLUB
��$20 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT (RATE VALID THROUGH THE
SALAD SUPPER ONLY)
��$25 STANDARD MEMBERSHIP RATE
��$15 SENIOR RATE (65 AND BETTER)
��$0 I DO NOT WANT TO JOIN THE GARDEN CLUB, BUT
PLEASE INCLUDE US IN THE SAYBROOK DIRECTORY.
PLEASE CHECK HOW YOU CAN HELP!BEING A MEMBER MEANS BEING AN ACTIVE VOLUNTEER,OUR CLUB DEPENDS ON IT SO SIGN UP NOW!
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CONTACT INFORMATION:��PLEASE INCLUDE MY FAMILY IN THE DIRECTORY.
SAYBROOK GARDEN CLUB
WWW.SAYBROOKGARDENCLUB.COM
MARCH MADNESS FUNDRAISERSPLIT THE POT TO HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR OUR CLUB AND GIVING PROGRAMS
Join Saybrook Garden Club’s March Madness Pool and help our club raise funds for our various charitable efforts and club sponsored events!
$20 Per Person*
Half of proceeds collected will go to SGC, the remaining half will be divided:75% to 1st Place Winner and 25% to 2nd PlaceQuestions? Please contact Megan at [email protected] now!
March Madness FundraiserPlease deliver form and $20 in cash or check
(payable to “Saybrook Garden Club”) to Mendrys’ home at 420 Blue Grass Court no later than March 16.
Name:
Email:
Phone:
You will be emailed no later than Monday March 17th the Pool ID and Password to join SGC’s pool on poolhost.com. Directions for creating an account and joining the pool will be included in the email.
*One bracket per email address, if you would like more than one bracket you will need to sign up for more than one account on Pool Host. Drop off one form per bracket you wish to fill out with a unique email address on each form.
