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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 2019 Bittersweet Garden Tour.
Heather Brown · Dr. James & Dr. Denise Tritz
Barb Miltenberger & Steve Mays
Sam & Steve Smith · Darryl & Stephanie Thomas

Darryl & Stephanie Thomas Garden Team

Steve & Sam Smith Garden Team

Heather Brown Garden Team

Barb Miltenberger & Steve Mays Garden Team

Dr. James & Dr. Denise Tritz 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

2020 Bittersweet Garden Tour

Sunday, June 28

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Upcoming Events

Bittersweet Coffee

econd 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.

July Meeting

Thursday, July 18

** Program 5:30-6:15 PM
Refreshments and Meeting 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.

September Bittersweet Meeting

Thursday, September 19

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

Program: “Painting Snowmen"
Presenter: Jennifer Urich
Jennifer, Bittersweet member and amateur artist, will teach us how to paint a snowman using watercolors. If you missed painting a coneflower last year, here is another opportunity to dabble in watercolor, plus you will go home with a winter decoration!

Host: Marcia Reed
Co-Hosts: Karen Basel, Gail Cummins, Alice Hansen, Sandy Hiatte, Merlene Hockman, Kelly Humphreys, Millie Jones, Ann Lane, Rosella Reinkemeyer, Jenelle Schwieterman, Susan Scovill, Donna Stokes, Ronda Thompson

Top of the Rock -- Big Cedar Lodge -- Dogwood Canyon

Wednesday/Thursday, September 25 & 26
Enjoy lunch provided by the culinary staff and students in the Dobyns Dining Room at the College of the Ozarks. We'll stay in the Branson area overnight enjoying the breathtaking views of Table Rock Lake. The next day, explore the beauty of Dogwood Canyon on a 2-hour Wildlife Tram Tour winding through the canyon floor, past towering bluffs and waterfalls. Then cross the Arkansas border where your tram may mingle with herds of American Bison, elk, whitetail deer, and Texas longhorn.

October Bittersweet Meeting

Thursday, October 17

Social 6:00 p.m. · Program 6:30 p.m.
Location: Hawthorn Bank Community Room

Program: “The Marvelous Colors of Japan"
Presenter: Susan Scovill
Susan, a fellow Bittersweet Member, will take us on a photo-tour of the marvelous fall colors and gardens of Kyoto and Tokyo, Japan. Photos were taken during a visit with her daughter, who is a U.S. Naval Officer, currently serving in Yokosuka, Japan.

Food Bank Collection—Members are asked to bring non-perishable items to be donated to the Samaritan Center Food Bank. Cash or checks made payable to the Samaritan Center will also be accepted.

November Auction Items Collection—All items for the November auction should be brought to the October meeting, bagged or boxed, and identified by donor.

Host: Linda Phelps
Co-Hosts: Betsy Bax, Debbie Boyce, Barbara Brennaman, Lee Bunch, Marla Clark, Barbara Crader, Marilyn Curtit, Jeannine Dulle, Jacquie Huhman, Millie Jones, Johnnie Kramer, Beth Michitsch, Sheila Scott

Hermann Shops and Wineries--Fall Foliage

Friday, October 25
Take in the gorgeous fall colors as we travel to Hermann for a bike ride along the Katy Trail followed by refreshments offered by the local award-wining wineries

November Bittersweet Meeting

Thursday, November 21

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

Program: “Bittersweet Auction"
Presenter: Linda Block
Linda, Bittersweet Auction Chair, will facilitate the annual auction. Members may spend their Bittersweet Bucks by bidding in lively, but friendly competition for a wide variety of thoughtfully chosen items.

Shared Meal: Members whose last names begin with A-K are asked to bring a dish to contribute to a shared holiday meal.

Host: Cassandra Bates
Co-Hosts: Karen Basel, Jeannine Brickey, Heather Brown, Rita Christgen, Jeanine Dulle, Ginni Griffen, Sandy Hiatte, Kelly Humphreys, Johnnie Kramer, Beth Michitsch, Anne Scott, Marge Talken, Jennifer Urich

The Hill--Missouri Botanical Garden--Saint Charles

Wednesday & Thursday, December 4 & 5
Enjoy fine Italian food on The Hill before heading to Missouri Botanical Garden for the annual Gardenland Express Holiday Flower and Train Show followed by the garden's Garden Glow. After an overnight stay in Historic Saint Charles, peruse the many unique shops of the 200-year-old Historic Saint Charles Main Street.

December Bittersweet Meeting

Thursday, December 12*
*Date Change -- 2nd Thursday

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

Program: “Merry Christmas!"
Presenter: Judy Schneider
President Judy Schneider will organize an optional gift exchange. Members wishing to participate in the gift exchange may bring a $20 gift to contribute to the "Dirty Santa" fun.

Shared Meal: Members whose last names begin with L-Z are asked to bring a dish to contribute to a shared holiday meal.

Host: Linda Block
Co-Hosts: Rosie Chruma, Shelly Chruma, Barb Crader, Kelly Humphreys, Jacki Johnson, Kathy Kolb, Tracy Leonberger, Donna Lynch, Barb Miltenberger, Linda Oligschlaeger, Sharon Pennington, Tina Spillers, Susan Stork

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