April 2026
EVENT: Club Member Meeting
DATE & TIME: April 8 / from 11:30 AM to 3 PM
Speaker and Subject: Claudia Hill will be discussing Gourds: Growing & Decorating.
MEETING LOCATION: Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center
8050 Running Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
HORTICULTURE THEME: A spring branch or bulb can be forced.
DESIGN THEME: Tea Party. Petite teacup or mug design 10”x10”.
HOSPITALITY: Click here to view the schedule
MEETING TYPE: Club Meeting
GUESTS: Invited Guests of Members
GUEST FEE: The fee is waived for the first-time visit as a guest.
Important meeting information: Lunch will be served.
This is a rain-or-shine event.
March 2026
EVENT: Club Member Meeting
DATE & TIME: March 11 / from 11:30 AM to 3 PM
Speaker and Subject: Jason from LVHN EMS will be presenting a CPR talk and demonstration.
MEETING LOCATION: Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center
8050 Running Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
HORTICULTURE THEME: Horticulturists’ Choice or houseplant.
DESIGN THEME: Mardi Gras. Mass design using one or all of the Mardi Gras colors: purple, gold/yellow, green, and white.
HOSPITALITY: Click here to view the schedule
MEETING TYPE: Club Meeting
GUESTS: Invited Guests of Members
GUEST FEE: The fee is waived for the first-time visit as a guest.
Important meeting information: Lunch will be served.
This is a rain-or-shine event.
December 2025
Event: Annual Holiday Party. See Flyer for Details—Click Here.
DATE & TIME: December 3rd, 2025 / from 11:00 AM to 3 PM
PROGRAM: Lunch and good times
SPEAKER: Carol Akam
MEETING LOCATION:
1038 Hickory Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
HORTICULTURE THEME:
DESIGN THEME: A Wreath of Joy, Light, and Love
HOSPITALITY: Click here to view the schedule
MEETING TYPE:
Club Annual Holiday Party
GUESTS:
Invited Guests of Members
GUEST FEE:
$40; see flyer for details.
Important meeting information:
Club members are invited to our annual holiday party on December 3rd at 11:00 at Mullally’s Clubhouse Cafe, 1038 Hickory Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PA 18360.
It will be a buffet menu, featuring the following entrées: meatballs marinara, baked ziti, and chicken Parmesan. Sides: house salad and warm dinner rolls. Fountain sodas, iced tea, coffee, and dessert are included.
The design theme for this event is “A Wreath of Joy, Light, and Love” by Lisa Gierlich
The deadline to RSVP is November 22, 2025.
The fee is $40 per person. Please make your checks payable to MCGC.
Please mail your checks to:
Joe Pucci
338 Borger Road
Kunkletown, PA 18058
This is a rain-or-shine event.
November 2025
EVENT: Club Member Meeting
DATE & TIME: November 12, 2025 / from 11:30 AM to 3 PM
PROGRAM: Fall or Holiday Wreath-Making & Restoring Seasonal Wreaths. This will be an interactive event with our very own Susan Hutchins. Susan encourages those who would like to participate to bring the following items:
- New or used, clean wreaths.
- Flowers of different sizes: 3 to 5 large, 5 to 7 medium, and several small.
- Ribbon, pine cones, leaves, or anything you would like in your wreath.
- Glue gun, glue sticks, floral wire, and stem tape.
SPEAKER: Susan Hutchins
MEETING LOCATION:
Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center
8050 Running Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
HORTICULTURE THEME: A stem of ornamental grass with or without a tassel.
DESIGN THEME: Seeds, Pods, and Grasses. Designer’s choice using dried seeds, pods, and grasses, with or without fresh material.
HOSPITALITY: Click here to view the schedule
MEETING TYPE: Club Meeting
GUESTS: Invited Guests of Members
GUEST FEE: The fee is waived for the first-time visit as a guest.
Important meeting information: Lunch will be served.
Special Announcement:
We are collecting donations for the Meals on Wheels Pet Program. If you bring your pet food donations to the meeting, we’ll make sure they get it. For more details about the program or how to participate, please refer to the flyer by clicking here.
This is a rain-or-shine event.
October 2025
DATE & TIME: October 8, 2025 / from 11:30 AM to 3 PM
PROGRAM: Soap Making
SPEAKER: Lisa Diemer
MEETING LOCATION:
Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center
8050 Running Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
HORTICULTURE THEME: Plant or Stem of an Herb or Chrysanthemum
DESIGN THEME: Mum’s the word. A creative design, using a creative container, incorporating chrysanthemums.
HOSPITALITY: Click here to view the schedule
MEETING TYPE:
Club Meeting
GUESTS:
Invited Guests of Members
GUEST FEE:
First visit as a guest, the fee is waived.
Important meeting information:
Lunch will be served
This is a Rain or Shine Event
September 2025
Event: Autumn Delight
DATE & TIME: September 9, 2025 / from 9:00 AM to 2 PM
PROGRAM: District II/III Annual Meeting hosted by MCGC
Click here to view the event flyer
MEETING LOCATION: Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort
The Worthington Ball Room
100 Shawnee Drive, Shawnee on Delaware,
Pennsylvania 18356
MEETING TYPE: Special Event
GUESTS: By Invite Only
GUEST FEE: $50 per person – See Flyer for details
IMPORTANT MEETING INFORMATION:
The Shawnee Resort has many features, including an on-site historical museum. The ballroom has an elegant, classical feel, and for those staying a few days, there are numerous outdoor activities in the local area.
Please refer to the Flyer for details of the event and how to reserve your seat.
This is a Rain or Shine Event
Event: Club Member Meeting
DATE & TIME: September 10, 2025 / from 11:30 to 3 PM
PROGRAM: Yoga & Movement for Health and Wellness—Please wear comfortable attire.
SPEAKER: Luz Gonzalez
MEETING LOCATION:
Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center
8050 Running Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
HORTICULTURE THEME: Share your favorite garden photo or display your garden vegetables.
DESIGN THEME: Riot of Colors, Table Centerpiece.
HOSPITALITY: Click here to view the schedule
MEETING TYPE:
Club Meeting
GUESTS:
Invited Guests of Members
GUEST FEE:
First visit as a guest, the fee is waived.
IMPORTANT MEETING INFORMATION:
Lunch will be served
This is a Rain or Shine Event
August 2025
Event: PICNIC & PLANT AUCTION
DATE & TIME: August 13, 2025 / from 11:30 to 3 PM
PROGRAM: Picnic, Fun & Games & Plant Auction
Click here to view the event flyer
MEETING LOCATION: Mountain View Park
Mountain View Park Lane
Tannersville, PA 18372
HORTICULTURE THEME: Donated Plants for Auction
HOSPITALITY: Click here to view the schedule – Lisa Gierlich & everyone coming brings a dish, and EVERYONE helps with clean up.
MEETING TYPE: Special Summer Event
GUESTS: By Member Invitation Only
GUEST FEE: Waived
IMPORTANT MEETING INFORMATION:
We have the first lovely pavilion when you enter the park.
As always, please bring a covered side dish to share
with everyone. MCGC will have utensils and bottled
water. Please contact Lisa Gierlich with your
confirmation, the number of people who will be joining you
for this fun event and the dish you’ll be bringing. Furthermore, don’t
forget to bring a plant for our auction.
This is a Rain or Shine Event
June 2025
Event: Ice Cream Social
DATE & TIME: June 11, 2025 / from 1 PM to 4 PM
Hosted by: Susan Hutchings
Location: Home of Susan Hutchings, 105 Legends Ct., East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
MEETING TYPE:
Club Social Event
GUESTS:
Invited Guests of Members
GUEST FEE:
First visit as a guest, the fee is waived.
IMPORTANT MEETING INFORMATION:
Self-Serve Ice Cream/Light beverages
For more details, Click here for the Ice Cream Social Flyer
This is a Rain or Shine Event
May 2025
Event: Spring Luncheon
DATE & TIME: May 7, 2025 / from 11:30 to 3 PM
PROGRAM: Tricky Tray and Auction
SPEAKER: TBA
MEETING LOCATION:
Mullally’s Clubhouse Cafe
1038 Hickory Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Click here for Google Map Direction
DESIGN THEME: Spring Blossoms
HOSPITALITY: Click here to view the schedule or See Page 29 and 30 of the Year Book
MEETING TYPE:
Club Meeting & Event
GUESTS:
By Reservation only
GUEST FEE:
$40 per person
IMPORTANT MEETING INFORMATION:
Lunch, Tricky Tray, and Auction
This is a Rain or Shine Event
April 2025
DATE & TIME: April 09, 2025 / from 11:30 to 3 PM
PROGRAM: Composting
SPEAKER: Daisy Mederios
MEETING LOCATION:
Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center
8050 Running Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
HORTICULTURE THEME: Plant or stem of varieties of Ivy
DESIGN THEME: “March is for Green” An arrangement made of all green plant materials. Designer’s choice of style and plant material.
HOSPITALITY: Click here to view the schedule or See Page 29 and 30 of the Year Book
MEETING TYPE:
Club Meeting
GUESTS:
Invited Guests of Members
GUEST FEE:
First visit as a guest, the fee is waved.
IMPORTANT MEETING INFORMATION:
Lunch will be served
This is a Rain or Shine Event
March 2025
DATE & TIME: March 12, 2025 / from 11:30 to 3 PM
PROGRAM: Get the dirt on Soil
SPEAKER: Nancy Daniels
MEETING LOCATION:
Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center
8050 Running Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
HORTICULTURE THEME: Plant or Stems of various Ivies
DESIGN THEME: “March is for Green” An arrangement made of all green plant materials. Designer’s choice of style and plant materials.
HOSPITALITY: Click here to view the schedule or See Page 29 and 30 of the Year Book
MEETING TYPE:
Club Meeting
GUESTS:
Invited Guests of Members
GUEST FEE:
First visit as a guest, the fee is waved.
IMPORTANT MEETING INFORMATION:
Lunch will be served
This is a Rain or Shine Event