The San Saba Garden Club (SSGC) held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 5 at the clubhouse in Mill Pond Park. The historic building was framed by immaculately tended beds of late summer and early fall flowers; a garden cart overflowing with fresh green foxtail ferns sat at the entrance.
Inside, members were greeted with Halloween-themed refreshments. Hostesses Sherrie Clarkson (President), Kailey Miller, Lisa Foil and Cindy Sloan had prepared delicious cheese tea and raisin bread sandwiches, “graveyard†cupcakes decorated with RIP boudoirs, a cauldron of Texas trash and a little of nostalgia in the form of candy corn. Drinks included coffee and bottled water.
The October program was a hands-on “Happy Garden†art project created by club president Debbie Shahan and overseen by multi-talented member Dianna Furlan. Using colorful glass marbles, shards of stained glass and natural pebbles, participants created take-home concrete stepping stones with unique inlaid designs ranging from butterflies and bees to abstract designs. Special thanks to Jan and Paul Beaver for providing the stained glass windows and to Terri Dickey, Debbie Shahan and Dianna Furlan for donating additional materials.
SSGC is proud to be a member of the National Council of Garden Clubs, Inc., an organization founded in 1929 with branches in nearly every state in the United States. The mission of this 165,000 member group is to “promote the love of gardening, floral design, and civic and environmental responsibilityâ€. The Garden Club of San Saba, continuously active since 1936, has always taken these goals seriously and continues to be actively involved in a variety of community causes and projects.
The Garden Club welcomes visitors and potential members to its monthly meetings. You do not need to be a resident of San Saba to be eligible. If you would like to join this dynamic group or have any questions about SSGC, you can contact Membership Committee Chair Beth Griess
PS Don’t forget the fall decorating contest sponsored by SSGC, with categories for residences and businesses. Entries must be completed by Friday November 12, as judging will take place on November 13. The winners will be featured in the San Saba News and Star. The prizes are delicious homemade treats donated by Garden Club members. Your participation in this contest will be a boon to San Saba’s growing reputation as a mountain destination for Texans and foreigners.
