LA GETAWAYS By Judy Goldetsky By Brenda Lee Food for People • Herbs for Flavor • Flowers for Pollinators • Community for All The Community Garden’s regular meetings resume this month! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 21, at 1:30 pm in the HFC Craft Room. September was all about seeds! Rachel guided us through two seedplanting gatherings, and some participants even took home their own “Garden to Go.” Now we are heading into our growing season. Cooler weather is just around the corner, making garden duties a little more comfortable, and we think the plants will appreciate it, too! We’re excited about what’s ahead: guest speakers, Garden Circles, new ideas, and opportunities to build both new and longtime friendships. All are welcome to join this ever-evolving group of garden enthusiasts. Come grow with us! “The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature.” — Alfred Austin Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2027 kickoff meeting of Lake Ashton Getaways on September 30. Lake Ashton residents signed up for membership and trips as we rolled out our exciting lineup of trips planned for 2027. The 2027 membership fee is $13 per person through October 31, 2026, when it will increase to $15 per person. Non-members are always welcome to travel with us and will pay $10 more per bus trip in 2027. Trips remaining for 2026 include Solomon’s Castle, Taste of Italy, Fisherman’s Village and Christmas Canal Cruise, and an overnight trip to St. Augustine for the Holiday Jubilee. For 2027, we have planned trips to the Asian Lantern Festival, Ybor City Tour and Columbia Restaurant, Kennedy Space Center, Winter Park Playhouse, Marina Jack and St. Armands Circle, Canyonland Collette Tour, Alaska Land & Cruise and so much more! 2027 Clubhouse Meetings: January 25 for morning coffee; April 7 and September 29 from 6 to 8 pm. 37
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