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Our next meeting is Saturday, November 9th, at 9:00 AM. This is our only meeting before the Fashion Show. The Craft Fair is Saturday, November 2nd, and is open to the public. Thanks to Carol Shields, we have a full house of talented vendors selling their handmade items – a great time to find that special present or something unique for yourself. This year the: Bake Sale is hosted by the Midwest Club Luncheon is hosted by the New York / New Jersey Club And The Basket of Cheer by the Chorus Free drawings for door prizes throughout the Fair The Fashion Show Is Sunday, November 17th. This is a FREE event; you need only to sign up to bring either a salad or a dessert to attend. Wine and cheese, iced tea and lemonade, Favors for the ladies, raffles and prizes, will be supplied by Club members. A sign-up sheet will be in the Clubhouse, Thursday, October 17th. For the fashion show luncheon, we set up the buffet tables along both sides of the Clubhouse; this makes it easier and faster for everyone to serve themselves. So, whatever you decide to bring (either a salad or a dessert), please use TWO serving dishes. Please be mindful of how many people are signing up for salads or desserts; we would like to have more salads than desserts. It is very important to note what kind of wine you prefer to drink so that the correct wines can be purchased, or if you would like lemonade or iced tea. The Garden Club members will be bringing the cheese platters and the wine. The clothing that our beautiful models will be wearing is from: Razzle Dazzle, a wonderful boutique located at 1335 Cape Coral Parkway East. Make-up will be by our own Mary Kay representative, Chris Olson, (715-851-4681). If you are not a member, but would like to volunteer to help with the: Craft Fair Set-up is Friday, November 1st, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. We will need Gentlemen to help move tables,
and then again on Saturday, November 2nd, at 1:30 PM to move tables back in place. Fashion Show Set-up is Sunday November 17th, 9:00 AM, and again we will need Gentlemen to help move tables, and then again at 3:30 PM to move tables back in place. Please Volunteer to Help Without volunteers these events are not possible. If questions, contact Rachelle DellaRocca at 239-322-6386 What to plant Bedding Plants: Create a display of fall colors with cool season plants. Some to try are impatiens, strawflower, cape daisy, and pansy. Bulbs: Many bulbs like to get their start in cool weather. Bulbs to plant this month include amaryllis, crinum, and the many varieties of elephant’s ear. Herbs: Continue planting herbs from seeds or plants. A wide variety of herbs like cooler, dryer weather, including cilantro, dill, fennel, parsley, sage, and thyme. Vegetables: Continue planting cool season crops such as beet, broccoli, cabbage, carrot, kale, and lettuce. What to do Perennials: Divide and replant overgrown perennials, ornamental grasses, and bulbs now so that they establish before the coolest weather arrives. Fungal disease: Until May, watch for brown patch and large patch, fungal diseases that cause areas of grass to turn brown. Since treatment is difficult, prevention with proper cultural practices is key. Scale on ornamental plants: Now that temperatures are lower, use dormant oil sprays to control scale insects. Irrigation: Plants need less supplemental watering in cooler weather. Turn off systems and water only if needed. Fertilization and Irrigation Needs of Florida Lawns and Landscapes Poinsettias: Watch for hornworms on poinsettias planted in the landscape. This pest can quickly defoliate a plant; handpick or treat only the area infested. Lawns: This is a great time to plant ryegrass to cover bare patches in the lawn. Excerpts from University of Florida Gardening Calendar
THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH
by Sam Topping “Opportunities are usually disguised as hard work, so most people don’t recognize them.”