Learn how to make a holiday wreath
GARDEN CLUB
The Garden Club will meet Monday, Nov. 20, at 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 2. Mutual 8 resident Elizabeth Butterfi eld will be the featured speaker. She will demonstrate how to create a fresh foliage holiday wreath.
Butterfield, under the direction of an inspirational art instructor in Monterey, found her niche and successfully developed her own individual artistic style by layering art materials and mediums. Her passion for mixed media art influences her love for floral design. Her understanding of color, composition and form is evident in her work Tickets for the Wednesday, Dec. 13, tour to the Reagan Library as well as Christmas brunch tickets will be on sale in the lobby from 12:30 p.m. until the start of the meeting at 1:30.
The cost of the tour is $60 and covers bus transportation and admission to the Library. The Library will exhibit “Christmas Around the World” with a display of 26 exquisitely decorated Christmas trees, each representing a different country. There will also be an opportunity to visit the gift shop for Christmas shopping.
The Christmas brunch tickets sell for $25 each. The brunch will be held Dec. 18 at 11:30 a.m. in Clubhouse 2, and a buffet of scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, potatoes, muffins and pastries will be provided by Country Garden Caterers. Everyone is encouraged to wear their favorite holiday-themed adornments, whether it be hats, sweaters, scarves or jewelry. Prizes will be given for various categories, including prettiest, funniest, ugliest and others to be determined. There will also be a bit of caroling, door prizes and an opportunity drawing for many lovely gift baskets.
The We Care table will be set up in the lobby for donations of non-perishable food items, gift cards and cash. All are welcome to attend. Coffee, tea and cookies will be served after the meeting.
Elizabeth Butterfi eld
