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Just a reminder of our next Out N About field trip will be to The Fort Bend Museum
410 South 5th St. Richmond Thursday, October 17th Tickets: Adults $12 / Seniors (over 65yo) $10 Carpool leaving from the Missouri City Rec Center at 11a (if you need a ride, please be at the Center by 1045a) Lunch at 1P Sandy McGees 314 Morton St. Richmond Dutch Treat

For more information or if you will need a ride, please contact Cynthia Stewart at 713.392.0564 or email at pursesonallyyours@yahoo.com

This is sure to be a FUN time!! If you have not gone on a field trip with us before, you are missing out! We are a fun group to hang out with!!

FALL COLOR FLATS

The Garden Club will again coordinate selling Fall Color Flats from Texas Color Plants. See attached for what is available. Please contact me via email yogamixstudio@gmail.com or call/text 713.269.5165. The deadline for placing your order will be Monday October 28th. At this time, I am looking at having the flats delivered Friday, November 1st. I will need a few of you to help me unload the truck.

To those of you that were unable to attend the October meeting, you were missed. It was truly a great informative program with Jay White owner and publisher of the Texas Gardener. Jay is a wealth of information, very personable and so entertaining. I hope to see you next month!

QUAIL VALLEY GARDEN CLUB

AWARDED THE GOLDEN TEE AWARD!
At the Missouri City Council meeting on Monday evening, April 15, 2024, the Missouri City Green's leadership team led by Angie Wierbicki, President, presented its Golden Tee award to the Quail Valley Garden Club. The award was graciously accepted by Sandy Cackowski, President of the QVGC, along with its Board members Lynn Ellis, Charlene Randall, Deborah Douglas and Cher Binks. This prestigious award is given to organizations and businesses that make a difference in keeping Missouri City clean and beautiful. Various organizations and businesses within the City have been given this ongoing Golden Tee award since 2014.

One of the objectives of the Garden Club is to enhance civic beautification and to work for the conservation of natural resources. The Garden Club has various adopt-a-spot projects of beautification as well as its partnership with the City of Missouri City by planting trees in parks where needed at the annual Arbor Day celebration and maintaining other beautification projects. 

The QVGC is anxiously awaiting to hold its fourth Annual Spring Plant Sale at the Quail Valley Golf Course’s Tee Garden, located at the corner of La Quinta and El Dorado, on Saturday, April 27th, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

CRAFT WORKSHOP - $15 Per Person

Our next workshop will be Thursday May 16th at 630 pm

We will meet at Melissa Swanson’s Ranch.

This promises to be a very special workshop. We will be working with one horseshoe on a steppingstone. Everything will be supplied.

Please contact Gretchen by phone/text to sign up. 832.350.9789

Do not wait to the last minute as there is limited spacing.

The Quail Valley Garden Club kicked off the new year with their first board meeting.  Johnny Tamales Restaurant at 2720 FM 1092 (Murphy Road) was the location for the meeting.  Following lunch and some business discussion in a cozy corner of the establishment on Thursday, January 4, 2024, the members introduced themselves to one of the managers, Jesus Zenon.  The Garden Club wanted to make a special effort to check out the new restaurant and welcome Johnny Tamales Restaurant to the community.  The food and service were fantastic.  Additionally, there is a "happy hour" Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  If you haven't visited the restaurant, please do so as it is a nice experience.  Please help spread the word.

The Quail Valley Garden Club aims to meet more and more of the business owners in our wonderful community.  Pictured left to right are:  Sandy Cackowski, Cher Binks, Jesus Zenon, Marilyn Moffitt, Lynn Ellis and Charlene Randall.  Missing members are Bonnie Dolson and Deborah Douglas

On January 18, the Quail Valley Garden Club’s Workshop met to create these lovely ceramic calla lilies.  The Workshop meets every other month with new ideas of creativity for members to participate.  The joy and comradery from these fellowship times are immeasurable while also being able to enjoy your creation.

From left to right are:  Cynthia Stewart, Gretchen Cockerill, Nancy Brand, Sandy Cackowski, Deborah Douglas, Ann Money, Lynn Ellis, Clare Murray, Donna Williams, Patsy Colbert and Trudy Edwards

The February speaker was Lauren Martin, Master Gardener, who presented ‘Tips, tricks & Benefits of Companion Planting”.  She commented that companion planting in gardening and agriculture is a form of polyculture.  Her presentation was to introduce how to cultivate and grow two or more compatible plants in a single area.

At a monthly meeting on February 8, the Quail Valley Garden Club celebrated with a Valentine’s theme with decorated meeting tables and a spread of enjoyable goodies prepared by some of its membership volunteers who provided various sweet and savory food items

New Member Luncheon

On Friday, February 9, a social gathering to introduce new garden club members was hosted at the home of Patsy Colbert with the assistance of Marily Moffitt and the Quail Valley leadership.  A new member social is a quarterly affair for newly joined members to attend and get acquainted with the leadership and the functions of the garden club.

Nothing says springtime more than the appearance of sprouts and shoots of flowers, vegetables and herbs giving  promise of what will be! Folks, Spring is upon us and April, being National Garden Month, signals us that very soon  it’ll be time to get moving on cleaning out our garden beds and planning and planting that fabulous new Spring and  Summer color! 

The Quail Valley Garden Club is here to help those who are looking to replant the flowers and bushes lost due to the cold Winter weather and to the recent, short, but brutal freeze. Get your motivation-on, mark your calendar for  Saturday, April 27th, and plan your day shopping at our fabulous Spring Plant Sale! Once again, this wonderful Plant  Sale will be held in the quaint Tee Garden (across the street from the City Centre at Quail Valley in Missouri City). In  addition to beautiful caladiums, colorful spring flowers and plants, this festive-feel event will offer ample free parking,  hourly featured attractions, give-aways, complimentary lemonade and raffle prizes, adding up to the whole event  being family-friendly and fun for all!

Happy Thanksgiving to all! The Garden Club has a lot going on this holiday season, as always please read to the end!

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
December 14th 11a to 130p
Quail Valley City Centre – The Bluebonnet Room
HOLIDAY ATTIRE
$35 pre-paid reservation required (deadline December 7th) (Spouses and guests are invited)

GET YOUR CALADIUMS HERE!! Greetings QVGC Members! Happy Thanksgiving 🍁🦃!!

Just a reminder that the Pre-Orders for the Spring Caladiums are happening now through December 15th! It would be so helpful if you share the information with family and friends at all your upcoming holiday gatherings! Quail Valley Garden Club has several varieties of beautiful Caladium bulbs (see attached flyer). The bulbs will arrive in the Spring (March) and are ready for planting once our soil in this area gets warm.

Quail Valley Garden Club is a nonprofit organization and our funds contribute to community beautification and scholarships.
Orders can be made at our website: 
www.quailvalleygardenclub.org
$1.10 per bulb
Order by December 15 Caladiums arrive in March. Arrival and distribution of the bulbs will be in March. You will be notified by email closer to the arrival of the bulbs with further information. Please feel free to contact Charlene Randall, the Caladium Bulb Sale Chairperson, at cjrandall22@yahoo.com or via phone/text at 713-858-2161.

We are so THANKFUL for your help!

PICK UP TIME FOR POINSETTIAS

Our date to pick-up our Poinsettia orders from Martin’s Greenhouse was rescheduled so that those who wanted to go with the “Out & About” to the Brookwood Christmas outing would be able to.
Our pick-up date and time is:
Saturday, December 2nd at 10am
The pick-up location is:
Martin’s Greenhouse
3107 Hwy 6 S
Rosharon, Tx
Remember, these 6" Poinsettia plants are $9.95ea and come with green pot covers. 
Payment should be made by check, payable to Martin's Greenhouse.

OUT & ABOUT 

December’s outing will be to Brookwood for their annual Christmas Program.  

See the attached flyer for details. Please contact Cynthia Stewart 713.392.0564 with any questions or concerns.

TOYS FOR JOY

The hard-working QV Garden Club elves have, once again, placed a “Toy Drop Box” located inside the Quail Valley Golf Shop. Other, convenient toy drop locations are at the Fire Station #2 located at 2496 Texas Parkway, Fire Station #4 located at 5955 Sienna Parkway and the main Police Station at 3849 Cartwright.

The toy donations will be collected by MCPD and MCFRS and processed through a local charity Organization. Since time is needed for processing and for toy distribution, the last day for toy drop off and collection will be December 16th.  

YOM NOVEMBER

November 2023 Yard of the Month

The Quail Valley Garden Club presented its November Yard of the Month to winners, Roy and Alma Lloyd on November 6th at Masters Lane. The Lloyds’ purchased their home in 2018 and focused on the Quail Valley community as their place for retirement. Even though a drought has been experienced pretty much all summer, the Lloyd’s yard stands out from all the others. The plants look healthy and the assortment and variations of plants make the landscape “pop”!

Roy is the gardener. Neighbors commented that Roy is working in his yard all the time. His plants are well maintained, flowing with color and assortment. Roy claims that attention to detail and color is very important in placement of the plants. He commented that healthy plants and grass will grow despite the weather.

Prior to purchasing their home, Roy remarked that he visited several garden centers to investigate pricing, color schemes, and availability of certain plants. He further mentioned his love of Sago Palms, and that his design intent was to work around the palms to enhance their beauty and class as a palm.

The garden club presented Mr. Lloyd with a free membership to the Quail Valley Garden Club along with a gift card to Lowe’s and a discount card to Enchanted Forest. Missouri City Councilman, Floyd Emery, presented the homeowner with a Certificate of Appreciation, thanking Mr. Lloyd for setting such a great example to his neighbors in the community by maintaining such a lovely yard.

Left to right are Renee Kross, Charlene Randall, Bonnie Dollson, Cecilia Hernandez, Sandy Cackowski, Roy Lloyd, Councilman Floyd Emery, Linda and Nathan Walker and Deborah Douglas

NOVEMBER’S PRESENTATION

The Quail Valley Garden Club had its regular monthly meeting on November 9th, and celebrated Arbor Day along with a tribute to our nation’s veterans. The Garden Club was pleased to have Erica Morgan from Nora Anne’s Flower Shoppe who did a presentation on holiday floral design. She inspired the members with gorgeous designs and provided DIY ideas that can take your harvest decorations directly into Christmas décor.

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                                         Christmas Floral Design Harvest Floral Design

Design by Erica Morgan of Nora Anne’s Flower Shoppe

ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION

Following the meeting, some of the membership met at Ridgeview Park at the Garden Cottage in Quail Valley to celebrate Arbor Day. The Garden Club donated funds to the City for trees that have been planted at Roane Park

LAST FUNDRASING EVENT
Jingle All The Way

Friday – December 15th 6p to 10p

Quail Valley City Centre

If you are available to work the booth, please contact Cher Binks 281.235.2992

This will be the last event that we will be selling our unique one of kind hand painted bottles and Christmas decorative candles. Please share with family and friends to make this last event a success!

I would like to take this opportunity to THANK all the members that helped in this effort to raise funds for our scholarship program. You ladies really did go above and beyond the call of duty. And what talented ladies we have!!

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!!!

SUGARLAND GARDEN CLUB

NOVEMBER PRESENTATION

“Building a Thriving Garden with Texas Superstar Plants”

By Suma Mudan

November 21st 10a

St. Basil’s Hall

702 Burney Rd. Sugarland

Wishing everyone a safe & happy Thanksgiving!!!

NOVEMBER YOM Presentation

Monday, November 6th 11am
The Quail Valley Garden Club will celebrate the Yard of the Month for November on Monday, November 6th at 11:00 a.m. The winners are:

Roy and Alma Lloyd - Roy is the Gardener
2051 Masters Lane
Missouri City, Texas 77459

Looking forward to seeing everyone. This is our last Yard of the Month presentation until March 2024. Thanks to all of you for your support in making these presentations special to our winners and potential new members of the garden club.

NOVEMBER GENERAL MEETING - REMINDER

Our next meeting will be November 9th

Missouri City Rec Center, 2701 Cypress Point

Social starts at 930a
Our speaker this month is Erica Morgan with Nora Anne’s Flower Shoppe. She will inspire us with gorgeous designs, share current trends and provide some DIY ideas that can take our harvest decorations straight into Christmas. And yes, can you believe Christmas is right around the Corner! So be sure to bring your payment for our Christmas Luncheon, December 14th 11a to 130p. This luncheon is open to our spouses, family, and friends. The cost is $35 per person. We are sure to have a delicious meal, wonderful fellowship, and great entertainment with the Sweet Adeline Singers. Also, at the November meeting our Buttered Cupboard will be collecting nonperishable food items for the East Fort Bend Human Ministries Food Bank.   

Thanksgiving Fixings (can or box) would be ideal!!
Swap Table 
Bring any plants or garden related items you would like to share.

CALADIUM SALES PACKETS

Rebecca Randall will be at the November meeting to share pertinent information about the new order forms and online order opportunity. Charlene will have order forms and flyers for members that will be selling the bulbs. If you are unable to attend this meeting and want a packet, please contact Charlene Randall at 713.858.2161

ARBOR DAY – NOVEMBER 9TH 

After our meeting and the room is cleaned, we will be meeting at the Garden Cottage at RidgeView Park for a Photo Op. Please plan to attend in celebration of Arbor Day. For many years, we have partnered with Paul and The Parks & Recreations Dept to plant trees in the City Parks. Just since Becky Faust has been Committee Chair, 30 or so trees and bushes have been planted.

CRAFT WORKSHOP - Origami – folding paper

The Workshop for November will be making Origami Cranes
Thursday, November 16th 1-3p
First United Methodist Church
3900 Lexington Blvd. 77459
Cost $5
Park on the west side of the church by the Chapel. All supplies will be provided. Come relax, fold paper & enjoy the company! I would suggest that you look up “How to Fold the Origami Crane” on YouTube beforehand just to have a clue on how it’s done.

 Text Gretchin at 832.350.9789 or sign up at the November meeting to reserve your spot!

 If you have not participated in one of these Workshops, you truly are missing out.  

Come and join in the FUN!!

Fundraising Efforts

Our next event is coming up

First United Methodist Church Fall Festival
Saturday November 11
10a – 4p
The Club will have a booth at this event selling the decorative candles and hand painted bottles.  Please come out and support the Fall Festival. If you would like to help at the event, please contact Cher Binks 281.235.2992

Rewards Program with Kroger

If you have not done so already and you shop at Kroger, please make the Garden Club your non-profit choice for donating to. If you need help getting signed up, please reach out to one of the board members. Every little bit of money we can raise for our club makes a difference.

Just a quick reminder of what's coming up the week of October 16th

Tee Garden Work Day

Tuesday, October 17th 830a (weather permitting)

The Tee Garden is across from the City Centre at the corner of El Dorado & LaQuinta

Anyone is welcome to help! Thank you to those who have already signed up.

Lynn Ellis 281.639.7557

Helpers will need gloves, clippers, a weeding tool, and a water bottle. A bucket for collecting weeds as you work comes in handy if you have one. Those cutting roses will need leather gloves and long sleeves might to helpful. If you have a leaf blower or grass rake, let Lynn know. Lynn will bring her blower, rake and yard trash cans. Extra water and a snack will be provided.

List of items that need work:

1. Trim overgrown plants that are blocking the sprinkler heads from watering correctly.

2. Cut back any dead areas on plants and roses.

3. Pull weed, vines and nutsedge.

4. Pull any golden rod in the middle of plants and in tall masses. It has become invasive.

5. Remove excess pine straw from beds, walkways, and under surrounding pine trees by raking or using a leaf blower. 

Out & About

Thursday, October 19th 330p

Old Hickory BBQ Inn - 3334 FM 1092 Rd 77459

This will be an afternoon of FUN & FELLOWSHIP

Contact Cynthia Stewart for more information

CRAFT WORKSHOP

Decorative Oyster Shells $15

Thursday, October 26th 1p-3p

First United Methodist Church - 3900 Lexington Blvd at FM 1092 Rd

(Park in the West Parking Lot)

Things to Bring: hair dryer & small scissors

 Contact Gretchen Cockerill 832.350.9789 to reserve your spot

DO YOU NEED FALL COLOR IN YOUR GARDENS?

Deborah Douglas is putting together an opportunity for the club to buy flats of fall flowers.  

$20 per flat (18 plants per flat). 

Please reply to this email if you are interested, and Deborah will send you the information on what is available and how to order.

Poinsettias for Christmas

                Cher Binks is still taking orders for Poinsettias, but time is running out!                   

See attached flyer for more information.

Christmas Luncheon

December 14th 11a-130p

City Centre

This luncheon will be open to our spouses, family, and friends

Our entertainment will be the Sweet Adline Singers

Cost $35 per person – Please bring your payment to the November meeting 

or mail/drop off to Bonnie Dolson. 

All payments should be received by December 7th

YOM Nominations

In driving the neighborhood, if you see an outstanding yard that needs to be recognized by our Garden Club, please forward the address to Melissa Swanson or Cecelia Hernandez. I know they would appreciate it!

Rewards Program with Kroger

If you haven't done so already and you shop at Kroger, please make the Garden Club your non profit choice for donating to. If you need help getting signed up, please reach out to one of the board members. Every little bit of money we can raise for our club makes a difference.

I hope you all are out enjoying the fall weather! It is a BEAUTIFUL DAY!! I would encourage you to step outside, breathe deeply and take in the healing energies this day offers. It may not be available to you tomorrow! Life is short and we need to be grateful for the time we have in this moment!

Hello Everyone!!!

I hope you are enjoying this beautiful weather today!! The Garden Club has a lot going on, please read to the end. You will not want to miss any of the activities and information we have for you.

First, The Garden Club will have a booth at the following events for fundraising, selling our one-of-a-kind Member hand painted bottles and decorative candles. If you have time, please come out to these events in support of the club. We have a great time talking about our club to those who stop by. Also, if you can help out at the booth, please contact Cher Binks 281.235.2992.

St Paul's Fall Festival & Craft Show

Saturday - October 7th 9a-3p

5373 Franz Rd, Katy, Tx

First United Methodist Fall Festival

Saturday - November 11th 10a-4p

3900 Lexington Blvd at FM 1092 Rd.

Jingle All The Way

Friday - December 15th 6p-10p

Quail City Center - 2880 La Quinta Dr at El Dorado

YOM OF THE MONTH Presentation

Monday, October 9th 11a

Melissa and Cecilia have once again searched high and low for a Yard of the Month winner. Please come out and join us to celebrate with these homeowners for a job WELL DONE!

Cindy Blakely & Mark Gardner

Bonney Briar 77459

GENERAL MEETING

October 12th 9:30a

Program: The Native Bees In Your Garden

by Nancy Shafer - Master Gardener

 The Graceful Givers

These items will be taken to the Ft Bend Women's Center

Clothing, toiletries, children's books/toys/clothes

Swap Table 

Bring any plants or garden related items you would like to share.

Out & About

Thursday, October 19th 330p

Old Hickory BBQ Inn - 3334 FM 1092 Rd 77459

This will be an afternoon of FUN & FELLOWSHIP

Cynthia & Kristy will have lots of entertaining games for us to enjoy!

SIGN UP SHEETS

The club has lots of activities and volunteer tasks to be a part of. Please check them out and sign up where you can.

CRAFT WORKSHOP

Decorative Oyster Shells

Thursday, October 26th 1p-3p

First United Methodist Church - 3900 Lexington Blvd at FM 1092 Rd

(Park in the West Parking Lot)

Things to Bring: hair dryer & small scissors

Sign up and pay $15 at the General Meeting on October 12th or contact Gretchen Cockerill 832.350.9789 to reserve your spot.

CALADUIMS COMING SOON!

Charlene Randall has graciously accepted the position of Caladium Chair along with her daughter Rebecca Randall. We hope to have more information by our October meeting.

DO YOU NEED FALL COLOR IN YOUR GARDENS?

Deborah Douglas is putting together an opportunity for the club to buy flats of fall flowers. $20 per flat (18 plants per flat). She will have all the information at our next meeting.

MESSAGE FROM BROOKWOOD 

THANK YOU, QUAIL VALLEY GARDEN CLUB, FOR VOLUNTEERING! WE ARE SO GRATEFUL YOU CAME OUT TO ASSIST US WITH THE POINSETTING RINGS!!! HOPE TO SEE YOU WHEN WE START THE POINSETTIA SLEEVING ON NOVEMBER 19TH – DECEMBER 21ST . 

On Saturday, September 23, the Quail Valley Garden Club participated in the Oktoberfest hosted by the City of Missouri City at the Quail Valley Golf Course and City Center Grill. The Oktoberfest was an afternoon of Traditional German food, beer, wonderful music, lederhosen fashion and plenty of games. There was a "Winnie dog" race that won the hearts of everyone. The Quail Valley Garden Club was on hand as a vendor to sell crafts made by the members. These sold items were flameless decorated candles and painted lighted bottles with various decorated themes for the fall and the holidays. This is another fine example of the garden club extending their fundraising efforts through handmade lovely crafts. All fundraising monies are used for scholarship to Elkins students and beautification within Quail Valley. 

Pictured right to left: Deborah Douglas, Mayor Robin Elackatt, Sandy Cackowski, Cher Binks, Bonnie Dolson, Gretchen Cockerill, City Councilman Anthony Maroulis, City Councilman Floyd Emery and Marilyne Malone.

Above pictures from the QVGC Workshop Committee last Thursday, August 24th, at the First United Methodist Church in Missouri City. The team was decorating lighted candles to be included in the fundraiser this fall.

The group included, Gretchen Cockerill, Jaye Talius, Sandy Cackowski, Marilyne Malone, Charlene Randall, June Langford, Lynn Ellis, Marsha Strain, and Deborah Douglas.

CALENDAR

MARK your calendars

You Won’t Want to Miss Any of These Activities

Saturday, *September 23

Oktoberfest - Quail Valley City Centre 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 2

Brookwood Work Day - Contact Linda Fisher to RSVP 713-315-7240

Thursday *October 5

Quails Vendor's Day of shopping 10:00 a.m. RSVP Lunch Reservations $30.00

 Speaker Councilman Floyd Emery

Saturday, *October 7

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Fall Festival in Katy – 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

5373 Franz Road, Kathy, Texas 77493

Thursday, October 12

QVGC Regular Meeting - Recreation Center, 2701 Cypress Point

Thursday, October 19

Out and About Activity - Fun and Games at Old Hickory BBQ Restaurant 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 9

QVGC Regular Meeting - Recreation Center, 2701 Cypress Point

Sign up for the Annual Christmas Luncheon – cash, check or credit card

Saturday, *November 11

Fall Festival - First United Methodist Church 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

3900 Lexington @ Murphy

Thursday, November 16

Workshop Committee - First United Methodist Church 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Project to be announced

Saturday, *December 2

Snowfest - The Quail Valley City Centre 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 14

QVGC Annual Christmas Luncheon – The Quail Valley City Centre at 11:00 a.m.

*QVGC will have booths at these events to sell beautiful lighted candles and

hand painted lighted glass bottles

September Monthly Educational Meeting 2023

Sandra Gray Master Gardener

Program: Attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden is easy if you know what they need and want. Come learn what will bring these flying jewels to your home and what to avoid so you don’t hurt them.

Speaker: Sandra Gray has been a Master Gardener for 9 years – with two of those years spent in Florida and the remaining seven here in Texas. She describes herself as a “recovering software engineer” and she is also a former professor and teacher.

For the past five years Sandra has had a butterfly garden in her backyard where a variety of butterflies can be found about 11 months of the year. Sandra also enjoys hummingbirds, bees, and other flying things who are also frequent entertainers there.  

URGENT Message from:

Sandy Cackowski

President

Hello All,

The City of Missouri City has planned a large meeting at noon in our space at the Rec Center on Thursday, September 14, our first QVGC regular meeting of the year. Therefore, there will be a slight change. We will need to move everything up by one hour, starting our social at 9:00a, business at 9:30a and the speaker thereafter. We will need to be out of the room as soon as we can, if possible, by 11:15 a. Sorry for any inconvenience this change may cause. I look forward to seeing you all at our first meeting! The Garden Club has a lot happening, so I hope everyone is ready for an action-packed year.

YOM Photo Op & City Presentation – September 6th 11a

Please join Melissa and Cecilia in presenting the YOM award to the homeowners.

The Photo Op and City Presentation will be this Wednesday, September 6th at 11am.

The winners are:

Hugo & Elizabeth Abrego

3514 Oyster Cove

Missouri City

Christmas Poinsettias

Message from

Cher Binks

The Garden Club is coordinating an order for Christmas Poinsettias. In doing so we are able to extend wholesale pricing to our members. We will coordinate the day and time for you to pick-up your order. Payment is due at time of pickup and can be paid by cash or check.

All Poinsettias - 6" Pot are $8.95 ea

Green foil pot covers are available for $1 ea

Please contact Cher if you would like to place an order.

CherBear3626@gmaiI.com

MARK your calendars

You Won’t Want to Miss Any of These Activities

September 14

QVGC Regular Meeting - Recreation Center, 2701 Cypress Point

September 21

Workshop Committee - First United Methodist Church 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

*September 23

Oktoberfest - Quail Valley City Centre 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

October 2

Brookwood Work Day - Contact Linda Fisher to RSVP 713-315-7240

*October 5

Quails Vendor Shopping Day 10:00 a.m. RSVP Lunch Reservations $30.00 

Speaker Councilman Floyd Emery

October 12

QVGC Regular Meeting - Recreation Center, 2701 Cypress Point

October 19

Out and About Activity

*November 4

Fall Festival - First United Methodist Church 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

(3900 Lexington @ Murphy)

November 9

QVGC Regular Meeting - Recreation Center, 2701 Cypress Point

(Sign up for the Annual Christmas Luncheon – cash, check or credit card)

November 16

Workshop Committee - First United Methodist Church 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

*December 2

Snowfest - The Quail Valley City Centre 6:00 p.m.

December 14

QVGC Annual Christmas Luncheon – The Quail Valley City Centre at 11:00 a.m.

*QVGC will have booths at these events to sell beautiful lighted candles and hand painted lighted glass bottles.

You can also find the calendar of events on the Garden Club website at quailvalleygardenclub.org

Here's looking forward to cooler weather in the next coming months!!

Greetings All,

On Thursday, August 24 and August 31, we will meet at 1:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church at Lexington and Hwy. 6 to decorate candles. All you need is to bring your glue gun if you have one. Please contact Gretchen Cockerill at 832-350-9789 or gretch.c@comcast.net

Also, another fundraising project is painting wine or liquor bottles and decorating them with lights. Would you save your empty clear wine bottles, any Crown Royal bottles, Jack Daniels bottles, Patron Tequila bottles and Amaretto bottles. We will collect these as soon as you have any bottles. Again, please contact Gretchen or Sandy Cackowski.

Thank you for reading our requests.

YOM Photo Op & City Presentation - August 9th 11a
The Photo Op and City presentation will be this Wednesday, August 9th at 11am.

The winners are:

Gary & Concepcion Murawka
2807 Broadmoor Circle

Out & About Thursday, August 10th

Please join Cynthia Stewart and Kristy Casey on our next out and about, this Thursday, August 10th. This venture will be into the city to visit the Charity Guild of Catholic Women. Please see the attached flyer for all the information. Car Pooling is always encouraged.

Members,

QVGC can now receive a quarterly donation from the Kroger Community Rewards Program!

We ALL eat and shop, so this is a great way for us to earn a few extra dollars over the year!

You must have a registered Kroger rewards account to link to our QVGC account.

Here’s how to enroll:

If you already have a Kroger Rewards card and account,

1) Log into your account

2) Search for Quail Valley Garden Club or by our NPO number -LG144

3) Click on our name or number and add us to your reward card.

4) Now, when you shop, just swipe your registered Kroger Rewards card, or use the phone number related to your rewards card when shopping.

5) When you shop, a message at the bottom of your receipt will state Kroger Community Rewards, Quail Valley Garden Club.

If you do NOT already have a Kroger Rewards card and account:

1) Ask for a Rewards Card at the Customer Service desk or check out cashier.

2) Then create a Rewards account: www.kroger.com

3) New users need to enter some basic information, a valid email address and your rewards card.

NOTE: Amazon Smile has DISCONTINUED their community donation program

Brookwood Therapy Day

New member Christmas Tea

Monthly craft workshop

50th Anniversary Brunch & Silent Auction

Out & About

On August 11th, we had so much fun at the Old Hickory Inn Barbecue for our first event! Cynthia Stewart did a fantastic job organizing the “Flip Flop Luncheon” We had approximately 15 members in attendance. Fun games such as Bingo, Left and Right, and How Well Do You Know Me, were organized for everyone’s enjoyment. See our calendar for our next event

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