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Jefferson City, Missouri

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2019 Programs and Activities

The 2019 yearbooks were distributed at the December meeting. You can also access the listing of meetings, programs, activities, and committees by clicking the image at the left or through this link:
2019 Programs & Activities.
See also the "Calendar Tab" above and the "Upcoming Events" column on the right.

2019 Scholarship Winners

The 2019 Bittersweet Garden Club Scholarship recipients are:

Hanna Mueller - Cole R-1 Russellville H.S.; her career goal is in Agribusiness
Cameron Haeffner - Cole R-V Eugene H.S.; his career goal is in Wildlife Biology
Taylor Case - Cole R-1 Russellville H.S.; her career goal is in Agricultural Engineering

Another Successful Garden Tour!
THANK YOU to the homeowners who graciously
shared their gardens with other garden-lovers during the 2018 tour.
Rick & Marsha Hartman · Gary & Sheila Scott
Jerry & Jeanne Sills · Don & Katie Whitener
Ronda Thompson & Bill Heatherly

Rick & Marsha Hartman Garden Team

Gary & Sheila Scott Garden Team

Jerry & Jeanne Sills Garden Team

Don & Katie Whitener Garden Team

Ronda Thompson & Bill Heatherly Garden Team

Do you know of a garden we should consider for future tours?
Tell us about it!

Tour Suggestion

Mark your calendars for the

2019 Bittersweet Garden Tour

Sunday, June 30

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Upcoming Events

Bittersweet Coffee

Second Wednesday Every Month,
unless otherwise specified
Location: Hy-Vee
Time: 9:00 AM
Every month members gather on the second Wednesday (usually at Hy-Vee) to meet old friends and make ones. It's a fun time of sharing and visiting in a relaxed atmosphere. Come join us for a cup of coffee, soft drink, or just a visit.

May Bittersweet Meeting

Thursday, May 16

Social 6:00 PM · Program 6:30 PM
Location: St. Martins Knights of Columbus Hall

Program: “Garden Tour Preparation"
Presenter: Alice Hansen & Rosella Reinkemeyer
Alice and Rosella, co-chairs for the Bittersweet Garden Tour, will facilitate preparation for the 20th Annual Bittersweet Garden Tour, including the distribution of tickets and yard signs. Be sure to attend this very important meeting.

Host: Millie Jones
Co-Hosts: Karen Basel, Linda Block, Barbara Brennaman, Rosie Chruma, Shelley Chruma, Marla Clark, Merrilee Holzhauser, Jacki Johnson, Kris Leech, Donna Lynch, Linda Phelps, Jeanne Schwaller, Marge Talken

Tour of Soulard Eateries

Thursday, May 23
We'll take a 3-hour, easy-paced, walking food-tour led by local guides that mixes delicious food and drink tastings with an insider’s view into the history, culture and architecture that define the Soulard neighborhood.

Share-Your-Garden Tour

Sunday, June 2
Time & Route Details to be Announced
Enjoy a sampling of five of our own Bittersweet members’ gardens. Share your gardening talent or just enjoy the comaraderie of fellow members while viewing the gardens. Gardens might be complete or in need of a few helpful hints or suggestions.

Flower Hill Farm & White Mule Winery

Thursday, June 13
Explore Flower Hill Farm, a 35-acre property on the rolling hills in Beaufort, Missouri, which grows flowers for florists, weddings and other special events. Then visit White Mule Winery, a turn-of-the-century farmstead house and several 100+ year-old reconstructed barns serving up some fabulous Missouri wines and food.
https://flowerhillfarm.net/
https://www.whitemulewinery.com/

June Bittersweet Meeting

Thursday, June 27

Time & Route Details to be Announced
Location: Hawthorn Bank Community Room

Program: “Garden Preview Tour"
Presenter: Alice Hansen and Rosella Reinkemeyer
Alice and Rosella, co-chairs for the Bittersweet Garden Tour, will lead members and garden tour homeowners on a preview-tour of the gardens featured on the annual tour. We will then convene for a brief business meeting and dessert at Hawthorn Bank.

Host: Brenda Hancock (Desserts only tonight)
Co-Hosts: Sheila Scott, Pat Roberts, Marsha Graham, Ann Lane, Kathy Laur, Jennifer Urich, Ronda Thompson

20th Annual Bittersweet Garden Tour

Sunday, June 30
This public tour of five gardens is Bittersweet's primary fund-raising activity. Proceeds help fund scholarships offered to area students.
For more information visit our Garden Tour page:
http://www.bittersweetgardenclub.com/2019-garden-tour.html

Kansas City Water Garden Tour and Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Sunday/Monday, July 7-8
(Overnight Optional)

On Sunday, enjoy some of Kansas City’s best water-features during a customized one-day garden tour followed by an optional overnight stay in the KC area. The next day, visit Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens featuring a temporary exhibit, Whirlwind: Art in Motion, which showcases 13 kinetic sculptures by 10 different artists. Kinetic art interacts with the environment to enhance the viewing experience.

July Meeting

Thursday, July 18

Social 6:00 PM · Program 6:30 PM
Location: Runge Nature Center

Program: “Hummingbirds in the Garden"
Presenter: Austin Lambert
Mr. Lambert, a long-time volunteer at the Runge Nature Center, will give advice on how to attract and care for the needs of the hummingbird in the garden.
This program will take place in the Runge Nature Center auditorium. Refreshments will be provided in the outdoor auditorium.

Host: Jane Epperson
Co-Hosts: Karen Basel, Marla Clark, Gail Cummins, Rita Esterly, Merlene Hockman, Merrilee Holzhauser, Jacki Johnson, Donna Lynch, Kristi Rhoads, Linda Samson, Judy Schneider, Jan Schwaller, Donna Stokes

August Meeting

Thursday, August 15

Social 6:00 PM · Program 6:30 PM
Location: Hawthorn Bank Community Room

Program: “Gardens of Our Grandchildren"
Presenter: George Laur
During a career in science-based publishing at MU, George became concerned about the challenge of raising plants and animals in Missouri as our climate changes. He will share what scientists know about the gardens of our grandchildren.

Host: Marge Talken
Co-Hosts: Barbara Brennaman, Jane Davis, Rita Esterly, Brenda Hancock, Kathy Kolb, Kris Leech, Barb Miltenberger, Naydene Quisling, Kristi Rhoads, Linda Samson, Niki Schulte, Jan Schwaller, Susan Stork

Celebration Yacht Cruise, Lake of the Ozarks

Thursday, August 22

Come aboard the yacht, Celebration, for a unique narrated, guided lake cruise providing amazing views of the beautiful homes and scenery on Lake of the Ozarks. Enjoy the relaxing cruise with lunch and unsurpassed service by the professional crew. Choose to take in the beauty from the deck or from within the climate-controlled interior cabin. After the cruise we'll take in a little retail therapy enjoying all that the Lake has to offer.

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