October 13, 2016 – Brenham Presbyterian Church
A Colorful Look at the Horticultural World of Monrovia by Rand Hopkins, Monrovia Nursery
Presenter Angel: Kay Robbins
Lunch: Fall Favorites
Host Team: Betty Pior, Ginger Heath, Cindy Nash, Joyce Lane, Ronda Herzog, Cheryl Easley, Karen Springer
November 10, 2016 – Round Top Retreat
Small Flowering Ornamental Trees by Linda Gay, Horticulturist
Presenter Angel: Mary Doebbeling
Lunch: Thanksgiving Favorites (Sign-up at earlier meetings)
Host Team: Euphanel Goad, Carla Lessard, Ann Allen, Jane Press, Mary Sockwell, Louise Rice, Kay Scanapico, Georgetta Welch, Johanna Hoiseth, Carolyn Hayes
December 8, 2016 – Festival Hill Herzstein & Old Chapels
Christmas Herbs; Folklore and Crafts by Jacqui Highton, HSA South Texas Unit
Presenter Angel: Henry Flowers
Lunch: Unit Supported “Thank You” Holiday Lunch – Festival Hill Menke House Dining Room
Members $5, Member Guest(s) $25 – Advance sign-up necessary
Host Team: Henry Flowers, Kay Robbins, Joyce Lane, Ronda Herzog
January 12, 2017 – Brenham Presbyterian Church
Cooking with Herbs for Savory and Sweet by Molly Fowler – The Dining Diva
Presenter Angel: Mary Doebbeling
Lunch: Herbal Delights
Host Team: Susan Lake, Diana Reed, Lucy Nehrkorn, Candi Glancy, Linda Rowlett
February 9, 2017 –St. John’s United Church of Christ – Burton
Lavenders by Cathy Slaughter, Gabriel Valley Farms
Presenter Angel: Pam Traylor
Lunch: Food From the Heart
Host Team: Linda Rowlett, Diana Reed, Mary Doebbeling, Royceanna Kendall, Marijane Lipscomb, Susan Bame
March 9, 2017- Festival Hill Service Bldg. (Lunch at Menke House)
Finishing Touches – Thyme Well Spent and Festival Hill Gardens
Lunch: Furnished for Volunteers – Advance sign-up necessary
Members $5, Member Guest(s) $25
This is working meeting lunch in prep for Herbal Forum
Host Team: Cathy Comiskey, Mary Ann Hillegeist, Oscar Hillegeist, Georgetta Welch, Betty Powell, Carolyn Hayes, Ray Hayes
April 13, 2017 – Round Top Church Christian Fellowship
Bats of Austin by Fran Hutchins, Director of Bracken Cave Preserve, Bat Conservation International
Presenter Angel: Terry Ross
Lunch: Celebrate Cilantro (or not)
Host Team: Wanda Hubbard, Pat Schmidt, Jean Zavoda, Lucy Nehrkorn, Lori Yeats, Susan Yancey
May 11, 2017 – First Presbyterian Church, La Grange
Mr. McGregor’s Garden by Henry Flowers, Garden Director at Festival Hill
Presenter Angel: Terry Ross
Lunch: Mom’s Favorites
Host Team: Betty Powell, Lynn Ehler, Alton Ehler, Tony Scanapico, Linda Hartson, Pat Garrett
June 8, 2017 – St. John’s United Church of Christ – Burton
Tips and Tricks for Organic Gardeners by Trisha Shirey, Director of Flora and Fauna at Lake Austin Spa Resort
Presenter Angel: Carolyn Thomas
Lunch: Farm Fresh Foods
Host Team: Susan Bame, Cindy Nash, Janie Cornelius, Bonnie Lout
July 13, 2017 –First Baptist Church – Chappell Hill
Flowering Herbs and Beneficial Insects by Ann Wheeler, Log House Herbs
Presenter Angel: Mary Reeves
Lunch: Favorite Veggies with Herbs
Host Team: Pam Traylor, Mary Reeves, Verena Aeschbacher, Georgia Sowers, Frances Pittman, Robert Lake
August, 2016 – No Pioneer Unit Meeting – Enjoy the Break!
September 14, 2017 – St. John’s United Church of Christ – Burton
Basic Botany Made Fun by Henry Flowers, Festival Hill Garden Director
Presenter Angel: Pam Traylor
Lunch: Salute to Salads
Host Team: Pat Cox, Sue Edmundson, Mike Cox, Verena Aeschbacher, Peggy Trochta
