Thursday, February 9th
Refreshments 9:30 am - Program 10 am

Opening
Sandy Cackowski

Inspiration
Candias Strange

Guest Speaker
Dr. Diane Russell
Dr. Russell earned a Ph.D. in anatomy many years ago. She conducted research at the downtown medical school and taught a wide variety of subjects to medical, dental and nursing graduate students. Upon semi-retiring, she joined the Coastal Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists, serving as president for several years. In 2013 she began gardening for monarch butterflies, studying and videotaping them. She helped fund a pollinator garden in Cinco Ranch at Willow Fork Park, and loves to share butterflies and caterpillars with children where she teaches.

Topic
Chasing monarch butterflies on their winter journey to Michoacan, Mexico

Hospitality Coordinator
Anne McBride

Hospitality Team

Linda Fisher, Marie LaBelle, Candias Strange, Melissa Swanson, Annette Weston

DON’T FORGET!

THE BUTTERED CUPBOARD - Food Donations
Chair: Marilyne Malone 832-372-5456

GRACEFUL GIVERS - Donation of ladies’ fashionable, functional, attire & accessories
Chair: Jackie Walker 281-414-9956

OUT AND ABOUT - TBD February 23
Chair: Cynthia Stewart 713-392-0564

CREATIVE WORKSHOP - Painting Concrete Birds & Angels
Thursday, March 16, 1pm -3pm
First United Methodist Church
3900 Lexington Blvd, MC
Chair: Gretchen Cockerill 832-350-9789

THERAPY DAY AT BROOKWOOD -
Price and Label Plants
Tuesday, March 7
8 am - Carpool form the Rec Center
11am - Lunch at Brookwood Cafe
Shop Brookwood Gift & Garden Center
Contact Linda Fisher 713-315-7240
MUST WEAR CLOSED SHOES & BRING A DRINK