A Note from our Co-Presidents:
Marilyn Dronenburg and Maureen McMahon

All Set to Fete!

For several years when we were in grade school, our mother sewed fancy matching dresses for us each spring. It was very exciting to see these dresses take shape because as a rule she didn’t sew for us. And the excitement would build: organza material--check; puffed sleeves--check; ruffles--check; wide sash--check; special starched petticoats--check. Finally, all the elements came together--the dresses were complete. We were always thrilled to parade around in our finery, enjoying the fruits of Mom’s labor.

That has been a bit like watching all the elements of our Club’s 50th year come together and move toward completion: nine great meetings and speakers--check; four creative workshops and one fun field trip--check; December holiday luncheon--check; Meet the Masters--check; Members Garden Tour--check; 50th Birthday Fete--check; Chelsea Garden Tour--check! And all along the way has been our dedicated civic engagement: Schoolyard Gardens, Bouquet of Thanks, Wreaths Across America, Commemorative Tree Planting, Penny Pines, and caring for roses at Mt. Soledad. Wow! We can all be thrilled with how this year has gone and look back with pride on the club’s 50 years of outstanding accomplishments.

Call it an anniversary, call it a birthday, our Garden Club is 50 years old and we are all set to fete on May 9! Melody Petersen and Margy Hudson have combined their legendary entertaining skills to put together an al fresco affaire to remember. It is going to be an elegant but relaxed celebration in Margy’s Italian-style garden and we can’t wait to attend!

Just like our springtime dresses made us feel special and grateful, all of the love and support you have given us in our first year as co-presidents has also made us feel special and grateful. Your hard work was the key ingredient in making this Golden Anniversary so successful. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! “It takes a village” and we are all the Village Garden Club of La Jolla!

Warmly,
Marilyn and Maureen