Programs for 2024/2025
Monthly Meetings:
· The fourth Wednesday in the months of September, October, February, March, April, and May (Annual Meeting and Luncheon)
· November is on the third Wednesday
· December Holiday Luncheon is on a Wednesday after Cup of CheerTM
· Meeting Place
September, October, November, February, March, April December and May luncheons
Grace United Methodist Church, Lower level Naperville Country Club
300 E. Gartner Road 25W570 Chicago Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540 Naperville, IL 60540
Meeting Times
Program to follow the business meeting
· Meeting costs are: $15 for members, $20 for guests except October and March will be $25 for members, $40 for guests.
Zelle Payment Instructions;
Here are the instructions if you want to pay for social meeting and other Naperville Garden Club member dues through Zelle.
Please use the following email address, [email protected], instead of a phone number as the recipient.
In the memo section, enter what the payment is for.
After sending the payment, Please Text Helen Cha at 301-832-5362 and Sandy Anderson at 630-251-0577 letting us know that you have sent a Zelle payment. Once the payment is received, a confirmation text will be sent back to you.
· The cost for the December and May luncheons will be determined.
· Reservations are required.
· Make checks payable to the Naperville Garden Club and mail to:
Sandy Anderson
2015 University Drive
Naperville, IL 60565-2982
630-251-0577
[email protected]
Monthly Meetings:
- General Meetings are held several times a year: September through November and February through April
- A holiday luncheon is held in December.
- The Annual Meeting and luncheon are held in May; new officers are installed then.
- Guests are cordially invited and encouraged to attend meetings and other Club activities.
· The fourth Wednesday in the months of September, October, February, March, April, and May (Annual Meeting and Luncheon)
· November is on the third Wednesday
· December Holiday Luncheon is on a Wednesday after Cup of CheerTM
· Meeting Place
September, October, November, February, March, April December and May luncheons
Grace United Methodist Church, Lower level Naperville Country Club
300 E. Gartner Road 25W570 Chicago Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540 Naperville, IL 60540
Meeting Times
- 8:45 AM: Registration and refreshments
Program to follow the business meeting
- Luncheons begin at 11 AM
· Meeting costs are: $15 for members, $20 for guests except October and March will be $25 for members, $40 for guests.
Zelle Payment Instructions;
Here are the instructions if you want to pay for social meeting and other Naperville Garden Club member dues through Zelle.
Please use the following email address, [email protected], instead of a phone number as the recipient.
In the memo section, enter what the payment is for.
After sending the payment, Please Text Helen Cha at 301-832-5362 and Sandy Anderson at 630-251-0577 letting us know that you have sent a Zelle payment. Once the payment is received, a confirmation text will be sent back to you.
· The cost for the December and May luncheons will be determined.
· Reservations are required.
· Make checks payable to the Naperville Garden Club and mail to:
Sandy Anderson
2015 University Drive
Naperville, IL 60565-2982
630-251-0577
[email protected]
September 25, 2024
“Falling for Fall”
Tammy Bottigliero, from the Growing Place, will tell us what plants to choose to brighten our autumn garden.
“Falling for Fall”
Tammy Bottigliero, from the Growing Place, will tell us what plants to choose to brighten our autumn garden.

October 23, 2024
Hands-on Workshop
Patty Boyd and Nancy Carroll will teach members how to plant and care for amaryllis and paper whites bulbs. Bring an 8” container to pot your choice of an amaryllis bulb out of 5 different options. Reservations are required and there is a fee for your bulb and soil. Bring your own 8" container, gloves and trowel. There may be extra bulbs after meeting for $10 cash or check.
November 20, 2024
“Holiday Designs”
Pete Samek, the current Asst. Director of the American Floral Art School (the oldest floral design school in the USA) will present our holiday program. Don’t miss it!!
“Holiday Designs”
Pete Samek, the current Asst. Director of the American Floral Art School (the oldest floral design school in the USA) will present our holiday program. Don’t miss it!!
December 11. 2024
Holiday Luncheon
(lunch starts at 11:00)
We gather to celebrate the season and our group effort hosting another fabulous Cup of Cheer
Holiday Luncheon
(lunch starts at 11:00)
We gather to celebrate the season and our group effort hosting another fabulous Cup of Cheer
February 26, 2025
“Homegrown Vegetables”
Helen Cha, club member, will share her expertise on growing vegetables. Designing raised beds and planting techniques for plentiful yields will be discussed.
“Homegrown Vegetables”
Helen Cha, club member, will share her expertise on growing vegetables. Designing raised beds and planting techniques for plentiful yields will be discussed.

March 26, 2025
Hands-on Floral Design Workshop
Back by popular demand, Janet Gallager, horticulture and floral design associate professor from Kishwaukee College, will demonstrate a floral design and you will make this yourself. Please bring clippers and a box to take home your design.
This program will be $25 for members and $40 for guests
Also still exchanging seeds for the spring. Bring anything you gathered last year and find some new projects for this year.
Hands-on Floral Design Workshop
Back by popular demand, Janet Gallager, horticulture and floral design associate professor from Kishwaukee College, will demonstrate a floral design and you will make this yourself. Please bring clippers and a box to take home your design.
This program will be $25 for members and $40 for guests
Also still exchanging seeds for the spring. Bring anything you gathered last year and find some new projects for this year.

April 23, 2025
"Building and Maintaining Ponds"
Charlene Cebulski, a member of the Midwest Pond and Koi Society, will speak about building and maintaining healthy ponds. Get your koi on!
"Building and Maintaining Ponds"
Charlene Cebulski, a member of the Midwest Pond and Koi Society, will speak about building and maintaining healthy ponds. Get your koi on!

May 28, 2025 **Luncheon starts at 11am**
Jennifer Hunt, floral designer and owner of JH Events and Flowers in McHenry, IL, is the presenter of our May program. Enjoy good food and time with member friends surrounded by color and design.
Jennifer Hunt, floral designer and owner of JH Events and Flowers in McHenry, IL, is the presenter of our May program. Enjoy good food and time with member friends surrounded by color and design.