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Dear Hortulus Members,

 

We look forward to your valuable support with Hortulus’ Garden Club of America Flower Show CUR•RENTSeptember 28 -30 at Christ Church Parish Hall.

 

Hortulus CUR•RENT GCA Flower Show’s purpose is to inform, delight and inspire others through its elevated standards of artistic and horticultural excellence; to broaden the knowledge of others on the areas of horticulture, floral design, conservation, and photography and to share the beauty of such a show with fellow club members, family, friends and the public.

 

Hortulus CUR•RENT GCA Flower Show is a gift to our community with 100% of the net proceeds raised via the celebration party, raffle and auction used to support civic improvement and community projects.

 

Hortulus depends upon member support for our GCA Flower Show CUR•RENT. We hope you will consider participating. There are several ways to get involved and various levels to contribute:

 

·      Join one of the committees volunteering your time, talents, and creativity! The next CUR•RENT GCA Flower Show meeting is May 23 at 10AM

·      Purchase Raffle tickets for yourself or to sell  CURRENT.GIVESMART.COM

·      Attend Celebration Party on Thursday, September 28th – invitation on CURRENT.GIVESMART.COM

·      Donate to the Auction – donation form attached

·      Enter the Flower Show – link to schedule attached

·      Take advantage of underwriting opportunities – letter & form attached

 

We thank you, in advance, for your generous support of Hortulus GCA Flower Show CUR•RENT.

 

Thank you,

Elizabeth Darling & Annesley MacFarlane

CUR•RENT Flower Show Co-Chairs

ElzLeeDarling@aol.com,  annesley100@gmail.com 

AUCTION DONOR & UNDERWRITING FORMS

Hortulus CURRENT GCA Flower Show is a gift to our community – 100% of the net proceeds raised via the celebration party, raffle and auction are used to support civic improvement and community projects.



2 NIGHT STAY IN TOWER SUITE AT OCEAN HOUSE IN WATCH HILL, RI WITH $1000 RESORT CREDIT.

About Tower Suite:

The impressive Tower Suite at Ocean House offers grand accommodations and dramatic views of the Atlantic, Napatree Point, Stonington and Watch Hill. Decorated by Greenwich-based designer, Cindy Rinfret, using bright blues and gentle creams, the suite has a nautical charm reflective of the resort’s seaside location.

The first level of the two story hotel room offers a gracious foyer, master suite and powder room. The master bedroom boasts a king-size bed and bathroom with standing shower with beach stone floor and a tea-for-two tub. An adjoining guest room–including a king-size bed and a four-fixture marble bathroom with large shower and deep-soaking tub.

Large stairs lead to the second-level living area featuring stunning floor-to-ceiling fir paneling, a charming slate fireplace, built-in bookshelves and window seats. The adjoining dining area has a custom-built banquette and access to a roof deck overlooking the ocean. The sun-drenched kitchen features state-of-the-art appliances and elegant granite countertops.

An impressive spiral wooden staircase leads to the Crow’s Nest — a cozy den overlooking the living area, with a daybed and a full bath with standup shower. A ladder leads to the historically replicated widow’s walk.

Total package is worth $9600.

Details: Valid from November to April and expires in December 2024

Drawing will take place on September 30, 2023 at noon at Christ Church Parish Hall in Greenwich, CT




FLOWER SHOW COMMITTEES

FLOWER SHOW COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS 

Elizabeth Darling 203.561.0088 elizleedarling@aol.com 

Annesley MacFarlane 203.629.1348 annesley100@gmail.com 

 

CLUB PRESIDENT 

Bridget Bucknall 203.536.3094 bbbucknall@gmail.com 

 

DIVISION I FLORAL DESIGN 

Abby Pillari 203.561.7077 pillari@optonline.net 

Pam Reimers 203.249.3221 pamreim@aol.com 

 

DIVISION II HORTICULTURE 

Anne Louise Bostock 917.969.9691 annelouise27@hotmail.com 

Trina Horine 203.918.9525 trinavhorine@gmail.com 

 

DIVISION III PHOTOGRAPHY 

Nanny Cannon 203.249.0714 currentphotography2023@gmail.com 

Mariann Conlon 631.271.1234 currentphotography2023@gmail.com 

 

DIVISION IV BOTANICAL ARTS 

Michele Smith 203.554.1871 michelesmithct@gmail.com 

Nina Weld 917.603.0731 ninaweld@gmail.com 

 

DIVISION V EDUCATION 

Eunice Burnett 203.979.9099 eunice.burnett@gmail.com 

Karen Mehra 203.912.9114 kpm5454@gmail.com 

 

SPECIALTY CLASS: NEEDLE ARTS 

Michele Smith 203.554.1871 michelesmithct@gmail.com 

Nina Weld 917.603.0731 ninaweld@gmail.com 

 

AUCTION 

Courtnay Arpano 917.363.2898 cparpano@me.com 

Icy Frantz 203.249.3496 icy@icyfrantz.com  

 

AWARDS 

Janie Ghazarossian 917.566.0027 janeg419@gmail.com 

 

CLASS CONSULTANTS 

Floral Design 

Abby Pillari 203.561.7077 pillari@optonline.net 

Pam Reimers 203.249.3221 pamreim@aol.com 

 

HORTICULTURE

Anne Louise Bostock 917.969.9691 annelouise27@hotmail.com 

Trina Horine 203.918.9525 trinavhorine@gmail.com 

 

PHOTOGRAPHY

Mariann Conlon 631.271.1234 currentphotography2023@gmail.com 


BOTANICAL JEWELRY

Nina Weld 917.603.0731 ninaweld@gmail.com 


NEEDLE ARTS

Michele Smith 203.554.1871 michelesmithct@gmail.com 

COMMUNITY OUTREACH 

Audrey Schaus 203.952.5676 schaushouse@me.com 

 

GRAPHICS AND SIGNAGE 

Claire O’Brien 203.625.8351 cswerner@optonline.net 

 

HOSPITALITY 

Mary Helen Holzschuh 203.570.4242 maryhelen@optonline.net 

Ally Myerberg 203.243.5782 allymyerberg@hotmail.com 

 

INVITATIONS 

Colleen Hempleman 203.869.9651 colleen@hempleman.net 

Michele Smith 203.554.1871 michelesmithct@gmail.com 

 

JUDGES, CLERKS AND PASSERS 

Christina Vanderlip 203.561.9494 christinavanderlip@gmail.com 

 

PREVIEW PARTY 

Tia Mahaffy 917.514.1198 tiamahaffy@gmail.com 

Jill Olson 203.219.7611 jill@olsonct.com 

Meg Piper 917.545.6367 megpiper1@me.com

 

PUBLICITY 

Kristin Duda 917.797.1731 kristinduda@gmail.com 

 

RAFFLE 

Adrienne Westerfield 203.661.9543 adrienne@westerfield.org 

 

REGISTRATION 

Floral Design 

Emily Michaud 203.561.6230 tmich12@msn.com 

 

BOTANICAL ARTS

Michele Smith 203.554.1871 michelesmithct@gmail.com 

 

SCHEDULE 

Bridget Bucknall 203.536.3094 bbbucknall@gmail.com 

Trina Horine 203.918.9525 trinavhorine@gmail.com 

 

SHOW PHOTOGRAPHER 

Anne Friday 203.912.8231 anne1friday@gmail.com 

 

STAGING 

Katarina Ladd 203.698.1185 kladd@optonline.net 

Rachel Franco 203.249.3891 rachel@olerfranco.com 

 

TREASURER 

Beth Ryder 203.969.4877 bryder514@gmail.com 

 

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR 

Kathryn Payne 203.869.5513 kathrynpayne20@gmail.com 

Shelby Saer 203.661.5604 smsaer@me.com



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PO Box 4666
Greenwich, CT 06831

Founded in 1930, Hortulus is a 501(c)3 and a member of the Garden Club of America.

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