The SGC supports a local charity, Sharing Life Community Outreach, in their efforts to provide a variety of services to needy families and individuals in the Mesquite and southeast Dallas area. In December, SGC members (organized by Bonnie Bannister) provided fresh baked cookies to clients as they waited their turn in line at SLCO’s annual Christmas Fair. According to Bonnie, SLCO provided toys and clothes to 1,000 families. SGC also collects donations of non-perishable foods at each meeting to help stock SLCO’s food pantry. More information about this charity and the services they provide can be found in a recent article featured in The Dallas Morning News: http://www.dallasnews.com/news/community-news/mesquite/headlines/20130108-sharing-life-community-outreach-in-mesquite-offers-help-and-respect-to-needy.ece

Sample Vases

If you have a clear glass vase or vases that you are willing to donate for the gala centerpieces, please call or email Martha Billman 972 979 4321, mbillman@dcccd.edu or Georgeann Moss 214 533 3457, gemoss@dcccd.edu.  We need vases that are around 12″ tall  and any shape.   (see sample picture).

Your help will be so appreciated!

Submitted by:  Martha Billman – Communications Committee

Each year, the SGC makes goodie baskets and delivers them to community shut-ins on Valentine’s Day.  Please start collecting items for the baskets and bring them  to the next meeting scheduled on February 15^th.  The following is a list of suggested items:  stamps, Post-it-notes, notepads, pens, pencils, crossword puzzles, sugar-free cookies and candy, crackers, lotion, shampoo, soap, anti-bacterial soap, wipes, toothpaste, Kleenex, Chapstick, envelopes, magnifying class, small address book – or – any other item you feel is appropriate.

Submitted by: Jan Strickland

Lavender Bath Salts

Valentine’s Day is just a few short weeks away. What better way to celebrate than by pampering yourself or a loved one with a handmade body care product?   I recently made the following sweet lavender bath salts recipe with a group of my friends.  Lavender smells divine and is oh-so-good for relaxing the body and mind…which we need after the holidays.  It is simple to make and can help create an unforgettable experience!

Sweet Lavender Bath Salts

Floral and relaxing, these salts are a perfect addition to any bath.

Ingredients:

– 1 cup Salt (Epsom, Sea Salt, Dead Sea Salt, or a mixture)
– 1/4 cup Baking Soda
– 20 drops organic Lavender essential oil
– 1 TBSP organic Lavender flowers

Instructions:

Mix salt and baking soda together in a large bowl. Add essential oil and Lavender flowers, blend well. Package in a jar, or use right away.

Note: For a slightly warming, detoxifying effect, steep a piece of ginger root and add the tea to your bath.

Happy Pampering!

Submitted by:  Martha Billman – Communications Committee

Come join the Sunnyvale Garden Club for a fantastic concert, live/silent auctions, and great food on Saturday, January 26, 2013, at the Sunnyvale Middle School.  Music will be provided by Sherrill Douglas, the world’s #1 impersonator for Patsy Cline and Stevie Nicks (Fleetwood Mac).  She will be providing performances for both of these music legends. For more information, please see the promotional flyer.

Tickets are $20.00 and can be purchased at the Sunnyvale Public Library or from  any Sunnyvale Garden Club Member. For more information please call 972 203 8428 or email D’Ann Robinson at runsalot@tx.rr.com.

Submitted by Martha Billman – Communications Committee