 Organized in 1953, the club is known to our friends and neighbors simply as the Indian Village Women’s Garden Club.
The homes in Indian Village have always had lovely gardens, many of which were originally designed by landscape architects. By the 1950s, numerous owners were doing their own gardening. It became apparent that technical help was needed with the gardens inherited from previous generations. A key group of women decided to form a garden club; members could learn the basics needed from professional presentations at meetings and from each other. Soon social activities and projects to beautify the neighborhood began to appear on the club calendar and deep friendships developed.
The club hosts evening meetings to accommodate our many working members and enthusiastically welcomes new members.
LINK: WOMAN’S NATIONAL FARM & GARDEN ASSOC.
WWW.WNFGA.ORG
OUR MISSION
The Indian Village Women’s Garden Club is dedicated to the support of the Indian Village community through conservation, horticulture and civic improvement programs. We are committed to fostering community spirit and capitalizing on the synergy of diverse groups of people in our neighborhood.
MAJOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS
 Indian Village Home & Garden Tour: Originally, the home tour in Indian Village was a yearly event planned and executed by the Women’s Garden Club. The responsibilities, however, for today’s more elaborate event are shared between the Women’s and Men’s Garden Clubs and the Historic Indian Village Association.
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The Christmas Walk: Each year in December, the Women’s Garden Club hosts a holiday walk through five homes in Indian Village. Each is decorated for the season and full of holiday cheer. Ticket sales are limited to 140.
The Indian Village Centennial Garden and the Village Tree Planting: A beautiful community garden graces Seminole at Charlevoix; trees are continually being planted on village streets to replace those that die. The Women’s Club financially supports these two worthwhile projects along with Indian Village Men’s Garden Club, which manages the projects. The Waldorf School Auction: The Albert Kahn designed Waldorf School is an important part of the Indian Village Community. Each year the Women’s Garden Club plays a major role in the planning and execution of this important fund-raising project.
OFFICERS & BOARD MEMBERS
Michaline Larson - President
Deborah Langston - 1st Vice President
Betty Roberts - 2nd Vice President
Sharon Turner - Treasurer
Mary Canaday - Recording Secretary
Dorothea Martin - Mailing Secretary
Vega Wimmer - Membership Secretary
Peg Reihmer - Beautification
Linda Bade - Centennial Garden
Mary Waterstone - Conservation
Dolores Haska - Civic Improvement
Suzanne Nye - Education
Michaline Larson - Home & Garden Tour
Julie Wilson
Dolores Paskal - Horticulture
Sandi Smith - Hospitality
Renita Clark
Renee Jarvis - International Cooperation
Kathy Krasity - Programs
EMAIL THE PRESIDENT
EMAIL MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY
EMAIL PROGRAMS DIRECTOR
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 The Artelia Bowne Court Scholarship Fund: The Artelia Bowne Scholarship was established in 1983 to help local students complete their undergraduate education. Each spring, scholarships are awarded to a number of deserving college students. Named for a revered past member of the club, the fund has awarded $92,050.00 over 23 years. The Indian Village Woman’s Garden Club has joined hands with our community to make an important contribution to our neighborhood and city. We believe education is an investment in our future. Funds for the scholarships are derived the annual Christmas Walk and from a small percentage of the Waldorf Auction.
Download Scholarship Application Form
MEETINGS
Meetings are held in members’ homes on the second Monday of each month, except December and June through August. There are special activities in December and May in lieu of the monthly meeting. Please e-mail the program chairman for further information.
2007-2008 Program Schedule
SEP 10 - Book Sharing Evening
OCT 8 - Italian Wine & Cheese Tasting, Keith Martin
NOV 12 - Poetry Slam, Claire Forster
DEC 19 - Holiday Party at the Scarab Club, Detroit
JAN 14 - Nancy Lindley from Great Lakes Roses
FEB 11 - House Plants Joel Miller from Goldner Walsh Nursery
MAR 10 - to be announced
APR 14 - to be announced
MAY 12 - to be announced
JUN-AUG - No Membership Meetings |
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