We had so much fun at the June Symposium that we’re going to be painting a Christmas decoration at the July 18 Symposium at
Sunnvale Town Hall from 6-8 p.m.
This photo shows the members who enjoyed “Painting with a Twist” at the June Symposium.
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Painting With a Twist – June 25
Join us on Sunday, June 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. for our first Summer Symposium/Fundraiser at Painting With A Twist, 3220 Gus Thomasson #219, Mesquite.
The cost is only $35 per person and $17.50 per person will be returned to the club.
RSVP to 
bubblesblokzyl@gmail.com.
Thanks.
Helen Ethridge,
President
Sunnyvale Garden Club
Horticultural Therapy: Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Join us on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 for our last regular meeting of the fiscal year. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. at Sunnyvale Town Hall, 127 North Collins Road in Sunnyvale, Texas.
We’ll have a lovely dinner before the program, which is entitled “Horticultural Therapy.” The program speaker is Susan Morgan of Horticultural Link, LLC.
Her company helps clients:
- CONNECT with the surrounding world [and the people & plants in it],
- LEARN new things,
- EXPRESS their voices & creativity,
- EXERCISE the muscles of the mind and body, and
- CREATE positive meaningful moments with what *grows* on outside.
After the program, we’ll install the new officers for 2017-2018.
Sunnyvale Recycling Roundup and Trash-off on April 8
Spring has sprung! It’s time for Spring cleaning and yard prep for the summer. Need to get rid of old, unwanted electronics, appliances and yard waste? Sunnyvale residents are invited to bring them to the annual Recycling Round-up and Trash-off on Saturday, April 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m at Jobson Park. Here’s a list of items that will be accepted:
- Computers & Laptops
- Networking Equipment
- Monitors & TVs *
- Printers & Copiers
- Phone Systems
- Cell Phones
- Wires & Cables
- UPS Units
- Appliances of all sizes
- Audio/Visual Equipment
- Scrap Metal & Plastic
- Large brushy items and yard waste
*Flat screen monitors and television will be recycled at no charge. But there will be a charge for older equipment that includes tubes ($5 for CRT monitors and $20 for televisions). Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted by Verde Tech, which also offers an optional Certified hard drive wipe, at $20 per drive.
Items that cannot be accepted include:
- Tires
- Concrete
- Chemicals of any kind
- Paint
- Any pieces of equipment with oil or gas in them
- Batteries of any kind
This event is produced by the Town of Sunnyvale and co-sponsored by the Sunnyvale Garden Club, Republic Services and Verde Tech. For more information, visit the Town of Sunnyvale website or call Rashad Jackson, Director of Development, at (972) 203-4188.
SGC Summer Symposium – 6/14/16 – 6:00PM
Our first summer symposium, organized by Barbara Kline, is scheduled on Tuesday, June 14th from 6-8pm at the Sunnyvale School Admin Building where our normal meetings are held. This month, we will be making bee hotels to help with bee conservation. Be sure to invite any friends, neighbors, relatives who you think might be interested in joining our wonderful garden club to come and participate!
If possible, a rough estimate of attendees would be helpful, especially if you are bringing guests. Email Barbara Kline Barbarellak@att.net and let her know if you will definitely attend and if you are bringing friends. This will ensure that there are materials for everyone.
It’s Pot Luck all the way on the food. Bring your best dish! Casserole, salad or dessert… Barbara will provide the drinks. Don’t miss the opportunity to join in on the fun and make something to help the bees!
REMINDER – SGC – Meeting on Tuesday – May 10th – 6:00 PM
Come join us for the last Sunnyvale Garden Club meeting of the season on Tuesday, May 10th, 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Sunnyvale Community Center, 417 E. Tripp Road, Sunnyvale, Texas.
Program – Curb Appeal – Sell your home faster and be the envy of your neighborhood.
Program Speaker: Brad Sandy – Master Gardeners Speaker Bureau since 2001 – Since 2008 he has been the spring and fall presenter at the Dallas Arboretum.
Hostesses: Kara Ranta (Lead), Kathy Dalby, Nancy Griffin, Joyce Taylor and Barbara Kline.
Installation of Officers for 2016-2017
Activity:
- Collect money and food for Sharing Life.
- PAY DUES
Reminder: Our membership drive ends soon, so why not bring a friend or a family member who is interested in plants, gardening, eating delicious homemade food … and socializing with wonderful people? Our meetings are a great place for people to meet new friends and get involved in community activities!
Submitted by: Martha Billman
Garage Sale on Sat. April 23
Sunnyvale Garden Club is having a huuuuuuge Garage Sale on
Saturday, April 23
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
at Daniel Steel, 4640 Belt Line Rd. in Sunnyvale
Homemade cookies for sale also!
Proceeds will help pay for SGC’s many landscaping projects.
Includes kitchen items, clothes, bedding, household items,
Christmas trees/decorations, toys, and more!
(Rain date is Saturday, April 30.)
Sunnyvale Recycling Roundup and Trash-off on April 9
Spring has sprung! It’s time for Spring cleaning and yard prep for the summer. Need to get rid of old, unwanted electronics, appliances and yard waste? Sunnyvale residents are invited to bring them to the annual Recycling Round-up and Trash-off on Saturday, April 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m at Jobson Park. Here’s a list of items that will be accepted:
- Computers & Laptops
- Networking Equipment
- Monitors & TVs *
- Printers & Copiers
- Phone Systems
- Cell Phones
- Wires & Cables
- UPS Units
- Appliances of all sizes
- Audio/Visual Equipment
- Scrap Metal & Plastic
- Large brushy items and yard waste
*Flat screen monitors and television will be recycled at no charge. But there will be a charge for older equipment that includes tubes ($5 for CRT monitors and $20 for televisions). Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted by Verde Tech, which also offers an optional Certified hard drive wipe, at $20 per drive.
Items that cannot be accepted include:
- Tires
- Concrete
- Chemicals of any kind
- Paint
- Any pieces of equipment with oil or gas in them
- Batteries of any kind
This event is produced by the Town of Sunnyvale and co-sponsored by the Sunnyvale Garden Club, Republic Services and Verde Tech. For more information, visit the Town of Sunnyvale website or call Rashad Jackson, Director of Development, at (972) 203-4188.
REMINDER: SGC Meeting on Tuesday, 03/15/16 – 10 a.m.
Come join us at the next Sunnyvale Garden Club meeting scheduled on Tuesday, March 15th, 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Sunnyvale Community Center, 417 E. Tripp Road.
Program – Create International Taste with Herbs – Growing herbs and using them in her culinary creations.
Program Speaker: Barbara Gollman – Master Gardeners Speaker Bureau – Co-autor of the Phytopia Cookbook, a World of Plant-Centered Cuisine. DCMGA since 2005.
Hostesses: Denise Clark (Lead) Marilyn Fitzner, Patsy Knight, Ann Parish & Beverly Williams
Activity:
- Collect money and food for Sharing Life.
- Plant Exchange
Reminder: Our membership drive starts soon, so why not bring a friend or a family member who is interested in plants, gardening, eating delicious homemade food … and socializing with wonderful people? Our meetings are a great place for people to meet new friends and get involved in community activities!
REMINDER: SGC Meeting on Tuesday, 02/09/16 – 10 a.m.
Come join us for the next Sunnyvale Garden Club meeting scheduled on Tuesday, February 9th, 10AM. The meeting will be held at the Sunnyvale Community Center, 417 E. Tripp Road.
Our membership drive starts soon, so why not bring a friend or a family member who is interested in plants, gardening, eating delicious homemade food … and socializing with wonderful people? Our meetings are a great place for people to meet new friends and get involved in community activities!
Program – to BEE or NOT to BEE – Presented by Janet D. Smith – Janet presents over 40 presentations a year for DCMGA.
Learn about native and imported bees. Why we need them and how we can keep them.
REMINDER; Please bring your items for the Valentine Bags that we will be making and delivering to the residents of the Christian Care Center!
Hostesses: Darlene Eberwein (Lead), Sallyann Nevins, Sylvia Carter, Sharon Kinkel, Gayle Owen, and Helen Etheridge
Activity
- Collect money and food for Sharing Life.
- Make and deliver Valentine’s Bags to the residents of the Christian Care Center.
The Sunnyvale Garden Club 