
Founded in 1964, our club has set out with these objectives in mind:
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To promote interest in horticulture.
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To increase knowledge of artistic use of plant material.
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To further the conservation of natural resources.
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To encourage and assist in civic projects.
General Meetings: Meetings will be held at the Senior Center within Newtown Community Center on the Fairfield Hills Campus, 8 Simpson Lane. Seven General Meetings are scheduled for the second Wednesday of the months of September, October, November, February, March, April and May. Business meetings begin at 6:00 pm. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
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Design and Horticulture Exhibits: contributions are reserved for Members only.
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Exhibits Charirmen: Arline Shanley, Barbara O'Connor, Barbara McCann
Our theme for exhibits this year is - "AMERICA'S SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL -our 250th Anniversary, Newtown Style!"
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SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 Exhibits: The Borough
Artistic - Create a design of your choice using the Borough as your muse.
Jane Vourso Barbara McCann Margareta Kotch
SEPTEMBER 11 2024 EXHIBITS - Europe "Old World Charm"
Artistic - Traditiona Mass Design using all fresh flowers
Josie Schmidt Barbara McCann
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Arline Shanley Jane Vouros
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May 8, 2024 JUNGLE
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Artistic Multi-Rhythum - use vines, curly wire or ribbons to create 2 or more different lines. One line must be dominate.
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Margareta Kotch Josie Schmidt
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March 13, 2024 OCEAN
Artistic - Angular Design -using an angular container,angular abatraction, or plant placement
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Margareta Kotch Barbara McCann Barbara O'Connor









