MONTHLY MEETINGS

 

Our meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month from September through June. Meetings are generally held in the lower-level room at the Canton Community Center.  Visitors are always welcome! A social hour that includes delicious food begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by a business meeting.  The speaker program, which is open to the public begins at 11:00 a.m.

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SPEAKER PROGRAMS 2025 - 2026

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The speaker programs are open to the public unless otherwise noted. There is a $5.00 guest fee for non-members.  The speaker programs begin at 11:00 a.m. in the Canton Community Center, lower-level room, unless otherwise noted.

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September 9, 2025 - "Body Mechanics for Gardening" with speaker Jennifer Stawarz, MSPT.  Jennifer will demonstration the proper posture, coordination, and lifting techniques to use while gardening.  She specializes in a hands-on treatment approach combined with medical exercise training to support optimal recovery and mobility. Comfortable clothing is recommended.

 

November 11, 2025 - "Winterzing your Garden and Plants" with a speaker from the Canton Land Trust. 

 

December 2, 2025 -   No speaker program*.  Holiday workshop and lunch for members only. 

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January 13, 2026 - "TBD" with speaker Margery Winters from the Roaring Brook Nature Center.  Margery manages the Nature Center's native plant gardens and is an advocate for the role of natives in our designed landscapes.  *This meeting and presentation are at Roaring Brook Nature Center, 70 Gracey Road, Canton, CT 06019. 

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February 10, 2026 - "Gardening Games!" with speaker Debbie Miller.

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March 10, 2026  - "Rewild - Native Plant Nursery" with speaker Lisa Newell.

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April 14, 2026 - Planting and Cooking with Herbs with speakers Debbie Miller, Jeanette Newell and Mary Tomonolonius.

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May 12, 2026 - "Food for Thought - Local Hydroponically Grown Produce" with speaker Jon Jensen,

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June 9, 2026 - Private Members Only Event - Our annual club luncheon at a member's private residence, in which we celebrate our accomplishments for the year. 

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