2023-2024 Program and Event List
'M' denotes members only event
Upcoming Program Events Scheduled for the 2023-2024 Season
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Program Events From the 2023-2024 Season
2023
SEPTEMBER
Harvest Potluck 'M'
Description: Welcome back members - a fall tradition resumes.
The business meeting features a look at the year ahead.
When: Tuesday, September 12, 2023; 6:30 PM
FUNDRAISER: Pumpkins on the Common 2023
Description: The Club joins the Carlisle First Religious Society (FRS) for a celebration of the harvest season.
When: Saturday, September 30, 2023; 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Where: FRS, 27 School Street
OCTOBER
LECTURE: Invasive Plants 'M'
Speaker: Maddie Kiszewski
When: Monday, October 2, 2023; 7:00 PM
MEMBER GARDEN VISIT
October 5th 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The objective is to see the design and flow of the gardens this late in the season when
nothing is in bloom but the overall design itself can still have impact.
NOVEMBER
LECTURE: The Splendor of Grasses 'M'
Speaker: Andi Ross
When: Tuesday, November 7, 2023; 7:00 PM
OUTREACH: Baubles and Bows Workshop
Description: Assemble bows and picks to prepare for our annual COA wreath-making workshop.
A fun night of socializing and learning how to make bows and baubles.
Wine and nibbles are always welcome and generally contribute to a more festive evening!
When: Thursday, November 16; 7:00–9:00 PM
Where: Sleeper Room, Carlisle Village Court, 145 Church Street
OUTREACH: Holiday Wreath-Making
Joint program with Council on Aging (COA)
Description: Create wreaths or swags for Carlisle public buildings
and over 50 wreaths for shut-ins or seniors who are not well enough to attend the event
and, also, help seniors make wreaths for their homes.
Members will also be needed for set up and clean up.
When: Tuesday, November 28: Setup: 8 AM; Wreath making: 10:30-11:30; Cleanup: 11:30-12:30
Where: St. Irene's Church Basement, 181 East Street
2023
SEPTEMBER
Harvest Potluck 'M'
Description: Welcome back members - a fall tradition resumes.
The business meeting features a look at the year ahead.
When: Tuesday, September 12, 2023; 6:30 PM
FUNDRAISER: Pumpkins on the Common 2023
Description: The Club joins the Carlisle First Religious Society (FRS) for a celebration of the harvest season.
When: Saturday, September 30, 2023; 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Where: FRS, 27 School Street
OCTOBER
LECTURE: Invasive Plants 'M'
Speaker: Maddie Kiszewski
When: Monday, October 2, 2023; 7:00 PM
MEMBER GARDEN VISIT
October 5th 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The objective is to see the design and flow of the gardens this late in the season when
nothing is in bloom but the overall design itself can still have impact.
NOVEMBER
LECTURE: The Splendor of Grasses 'M'
Speaker: Andi Ross
When: Tuesday, November 7, 2023; 7:00 PM
OUTREACH: Baubles and Bows Workshop
Description: Assemble bows and picks to prepare for our annual COA wreath-making workshop.
A fun night of socializing and learning how to make bows and baubles.
Wine and nibbles are always welcome and generally contribute to a more festive evening!
When: Thursday, November 16; 7:00–9:00 PM
Where: Sleeper Room, Carlisle Village Court, 145 Church Street
OUTREACH: Holiday Wreath-Making
Joint program with Council on Aging (COA)
Description: Create wreaths or swags for Carlisle public buildings
and over 50 wreaths for shut-ins or seniors who are not well enough to attend the event
and, also, help seniors make wreaths for their homes.
Members will also be needed for set up and clean up.
When: Tuesday, November 28: Setup: 8 AM; Wreath making: 10:30-11:30; Cleanup: 11:30-12:30
Where: St. Irene's Church Basement, 181 East Street
DECEMBER
Holiday Party for Members and Guests 'M'
Description: Gala holiday potluck dinner for Club members and their spouses/partners.
When: Sunday, December 3, 2023; 5:00 PM
2024
JANUARY
LECTURE Via ZOOM 'M'
Speaker: Maddie Kiszewski will talk on Invasive Plants
When: Tuesday January 9, 2024 7:00 PM
FEBRUARY
LECTURE: On Garden Design, A Deeper Dive
Speaker: Joanne Pearson
Joint program with Gleason Public Library
When: Monday, February 5, 2024, 7:00 PM
Where: Gleason Public Library (Zoom back up)
MARCH
LECTURE: 'BULBS' 'M'
Speaker: Kathy Gariepi
Description: A popular garden speaker explores all things bulbs
When: Tuesday, March 12, 2024; 7:00 PM
OUTREACH: SPRING ON THE WING:
SEED GIVEAWAY AND GARDENING EVENT
In conjunction with the First Religious Society’s Environmental Action Committee
When: Saturday, March 16 from 3:00 – 5:00 PM
POTLUCK: 5:30 PM. Attendees are allowed to BYOB
Where: Inside Union Hall.
Exhibitors page - click here
APRIL
LECTURE: Birdscaping - Home Sweet Habitat 'M'
Speaker: Joan Butler
Description: Learn about all things birds
When: Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 7:00 PM
OUTREACH: Carlisle's Route to Sustainability Day
Annual community-wide sustainability festival with educational/environmental topics
In collaboration with the Carlisle Environmental Action Committee
Description: Route to Sustainability Day
Native Plant Plugs pick-up - Center Park (pre ordered)
When: Saturday, April 27, 2024, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Where: Carlisle Center
MAY
LECTURE: A Camel's Garden: Drought-Tolerant Plants for 'M'
a Changing Climate.
Speaker: Jen Kettel
When: Monday, May 6, 2024, 7:00 PM
PLANT SALE: Annuals, Perennial, Shrubs and Trees
Where: On the Common
When: Saturday May 18, 2024 from 10am to 2pm
JUNE
Annual Meeting and Scholarship Award, Member Social 'M'
Description: Member social with optional appetizer/dessert potluck
following Debbie Wright annual scholarship award presentation.
Final business meeting with preview of the coming year.
When: Tuesday, June 4, 2024; 7:00 PM
To see the programs for the previous year, select THIS LINK