The Garden Club of Long Beach Island

Senior Services

If you believe that wisdom comes with age, Senior Services may be able to teach you a thing or two!

Meeting eight times a year on the third Wednesday of the month, club members present a program and a workshop for local senior groups under the direction of committee chairs Cathy Sutton, JoAnne McKee and Cathy Ruch. To learn more please contact Cathy Sutton.

December 2019 – Happy Holidays!

The Garden Club of LBI celebrated the holiday season with area seniors on Wednesday, December 18. The seniors created holiday arrangements with the help of Garden Club members. After the meeting the seniors presented delighted club members with holiday cookies and candy.

Photos:JoAnne McKee

December Senior Services arrangement.

Senior Services co-chair Cathy Sutton lends a helping hand.

Paula Cofone and friends.

Gail Palumbo helps out with the greens.

Paula Cofone admires the beautiful arrangement.

Cathy Sutton and friend.

Senior Services co-chairs (l to r) JoAnne McKee and Cathy Sutton along with members Paula Cofone and Gail Palumbo.

October 2019 -Halloween Fun

The Garden Club of Long Beach Island celebrated Halloween early with Senior Services.

Our members helped the seniors design mini arrangements in fresh pumpkins. This is a yearly favorite!

Photos: JoAnne McKee

Voila! A finished arrangement.

Cathy Sutton co-chair, working with the seniors.

Pauline Gertzen lending a hand.

Co -chair JoAnne Mckee helps two seniors to start their design.

Gail Palumbo poses with a pleased senior floral designer.

Paula Cofone and friend.

Pretty flowers. Busy hands.

Senior Services Committee

Garden Club ladies enjoying the morning.