Speaker will discuss orchid care
GARDEN CLUB
The Garden Club will meet Monday, May 20, at 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 2. Leisure World’s own orchid whisperer Dale Watkins will share his extensive knowledge about growing and nurturing orchids and how to keep them blooming.
Watkins majored in biology and environmental studies at California State University, Long Beach, and completed graduate work at Humboldt State University in water pollution biology. He later worked in the California State University environmental studies program, graduating from the UC Davis management program. He says his father’s love of plants, especially flowering plants, rubbed off on him. Currently he enjoys raising orchids and African violets as well as many varieties of succulents in his garden.
Tickets for the “Back To The Beach” brunch will be on sale in the lobby starting at 1 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person. The brunch will be held on June 17 in Clubhouse 2 at 11:30 a.m.
Country Garden Caterers will serve a buffet of egg and sausage strata and fresh fruit along with a variety of muffins and pastries. Attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite Hawaiian shirts. Prizes will be awarded to the best ones.
Entertainment will include a special fashion show by the board of directors. There will also be an opportunity drawing for a variety of gift baskets and door prizes. Club membership is not required to attend the brunch. Those who can’t attend the meeting should call Nancy Goldstein at 562-896-8604 to purchase tickets.
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.
