Hudson
Garden Club
Hudson Garden Club (HGC) was founded in 1968 by a group of energetic gardening enthusiasts – Grace Adams, Helen Doyle, Phylis Dyson, Peggy Gilroy, Elvira Jacobs, Sandra Joyce, Sharon Kearney, Teresa Landry, Jean Laviano, Waldro Lynch, Arline Parker, Jeanne Piecewicz, Viola Ross, Claire Shepard, and Jean Simkins – and we’re thrilled to follow in their footsteps!
HGC offers a myriad of activities and events including workshops, a lecture series, excursions, HGC’s annual banquet, participation in Hudson Fest and Hudson Holiday Stroll, decorating Hudson Senior Center for the winter holidays, and more.
The diverse personalities and backgrounds of our members make HGC a vibrant and blooming organization. And you don’t have to be a Hudson resident to become a member, as some of our members live in surrounding communities. Whether you’re an experienced gardener, a novice gardener, or simply curious about gardening, come join us!
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Mission Statement
The purpose of HGC is to promote a greater interest in gardening, horticulture, conservation, flower arranging, and allied activities and to cooperate in civic betterment.
Affiliations
HGC is affiliated with National Garden Clubs, Inc.; The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, Inc. (GCFM); New England Garden Clubs; and GCFM Central North District.
Membership Info
Non-discrimination Policy
HGC believes everyone should be treated equally regardless of race, color, creed, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, employment status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Dues
Dues are $35 per year. For questions or more information about becoming a member,
contact Pat Main at main.pat25@gmail.com.
Active Members
Active Members pay annual dues, participate on at least one committee, and have the right to vote and hold office.
Honorary Members
Honorary members are those nominated by the Executive Board and elected by the Club. Honorary members do not pay dues, may not hold office, have no voting privileges or committee responsibilities, but may volunteer to help support the Club in any way.
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Life Members
Effective June 1, 2024, Life membership is not available to Club members, with the exception of those who were designated Life members prior to June 1, 2024.
Photos
June 2023
HGC 2023 Scholarship Recipient
Isabella Flint & Grandmother Pat Main
December 2022
Creating Holiday Swags at Cordelia's Farm
April 2022
Ferjulian's Farm Greenhouse
December 2021
Crafting Ornaments at
Hudson Holiday Stroll
December 2021
HGC Booth at
Hudson Holiday Stroll
April 2022
Devouring Cider Donuts at Ferjulian's Farm
December 2021
Making Ornaments at
Hudson Holiday Stroll
June 2021
HGC 2021 Scholarship Recipient Jeremy Bullock & Mom Denise Bullock
December 2019
Decorating Longfellow's Wayside Inn
December 2019
Sprucing a Mantle at Longfellow's Wayside Inn
June 2019
HGC Booth at
Hudson Fest
June 2019
HGC Members at
Hudson Fest
Get In Touch!
We're happy to answer your questions.
Send a message or visit the HGC Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/HudsonGardenClub/
Schedule
HGC meetings are held Monday evenings at 6:00 PM
at Hudson Senior Center, 29 Church Street, Hudson, MA 01749
unless otherwise specified (see Calendar of Events below).
Monthly meetings take place September through June with the January and February meetings
being at the discretion of the Programs Chairperson(s) and refreshments are always served.
2024-2025 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Monday, September 16, 2024 – 6:00 PM – Look Ma, No Flowers! (Open to the Public)
Deborah Trickett of The Captured Garden enlightens us to the beauty and appeal of “all foliage” combinations … that’s right … gorgeous, non-flowering plants! From the basics of foliage to design ideas to plant selections, Deborah is bound to have you saying, “Look Ma, No Flowers!” on your next garden project.
Monday, October 21, 2024 – 6:00 PM – All About Hawks (Open to the Public)
From the Berkshires to its coastal shores, Massachusetts is home to a variety of hawk species. Delve into the world of the Bay State’s hawks including how to identify them; their habitats, lifecycle, and hunting abilities; and the role they play in maintaining the ecological balance of the ecosystem.
Monday, November 18, 2024 – 6:00 PM – Holiday Boxwood Tree (HGC Members Only)
Design and arrange your very own holiday boxwood tree! These delightful trees are perfect for adorning your holiday table, mantel, or desk. Come and join the fun!
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Monday, December 2, 2024 – 5:00 PM – Potluck Dinner and Deck the Senior Center
(HGC Members Only)
It’s that time of year again! Bring your favorite appetizer, entrée, salad, or dessert to share then help decorate Hudson Senior Center for the holidays. Not only is it a delightful way to kick off the winter season, but it’s also HGC’s way of expressing thanks to the Senior Center for letting the Club use the facility to host its meetings.
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 – 8:00 AM – Longfellow’s Wayside Inn Holiday Decorating (HGC Members Only)
Chairperson Theresa Viegas leads a small group of creative HGC volunteers in decorating a room at historic Longfellow’s Wayside Inn in Sudbury, MA. Festive greens and seasonal décor capture the ambiance of winter … beautiful!
Saturday, December 7, 2024 – 3:00 PM Set-up, 4:00 to 7:00 PM Event – Hudson Holiday Stroll
(HGC Members Only)
Volunteer your time and join the fun making ornaments with children at the annual Hudson Holiday Stroll! HGC hosts an ornament-making station at this festive community event inside Avidia Bank Financial Center, 17 Pope Street, Hudson, MA.
Friday, December 13, 2024 – 5:00 PM – HGC Holiday Party and Yankee Swap (HGC Members Only)
Kick off the holiday season with good food and lots of laughs at the annual HGC holiday party and Yankee Swap! Bring your favorite appetizer, entrée, salad, or dessert to share as well as a $20 to $25 wrapped gift to swap (no candles, calendars, perfumes, or makeup).
Monday, January 6, 2025 – 5:00 PM – Un-deck the Senior Center (HGC Members Only)
The holidays are over and it’s time to take down and put away the decorations at Hudson Senior Center. Many hands make light and quick work, so come on down.
January 2025 – Date/Time TBD – Longfellow’s Wayside Inn Holiday Un-decorating
(HGC Members Only)
The time has come to dismantle the holiday décor at Longfellow’s Wayside Inn in Sudbury, MA and Chairperson Theresa Viegas needs a few volunteers to assist with the task.
Saturday, March 24, 2025 – 6:00 PM – Make Your Own Maple Syrup (Open to the Public)
David Provencher demonstrates how easy it is to make your very own maple syrup, from choosing the right trees to collecting the sap and boiling it down. Best of all, there’s some tasting (YUM!) and samples to take home, too.
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Monday, April 21, 2025 – 6:00 PM – Peonies: The Love of My Life (Open to the Public)
Master Gardener Christine Paxhia takes us back in time to the origin of peonies, and shares the most successful methods of selecting, planting, caring for, and dividing these beautiful and
much loved plants. The “piece de resistance” is a colorful photographic showcase of the many varieties, including those she grows in her own garden.
Monday, May 19, 2025 – 6:00 PM – The Language of Flowers (Open to the Public)
Our very own Donna Shapleigh guides us through the Victorian “Language of Flowers” — its history, how it changes, and how it contradicts. She displays floral arrangements she has created and explains the sentiment, or language, each one expresses.
Saturday, June 7, 2025 – 8:00 AM Set-up, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Event – Hudson Fest
(HGC Members Only)
Volunteer your time, mingle with the public, and plant seeds with kids at Hudson Fest! HGC hosts a seed-planting booth at this lively, annual event on South Street in Hudson, MA. Experience the excitement … you won’t regret it.
Friday, June 13, 2024 – 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Set-up –Shop ‘til You Drop Yard Sale (HGC Members Only)
Saturday, June 14, 2025 – 8:00 AM to Noon – Shop ‘til You Drop Yard Sale (Open to the Public)
Time again to clean your closets, drawers, basement, attic, and garage! Bring your CLEAN items as well as potted plants from your garden to Cindy Provencher’s house on Friday only. Volunteer to help with set-up and/or the event … and a potluck lunch is served on Saturday immediately following the yard sale (head count required). It’s a great fundraiser and always fun!
Monday, June 23, 2025 – Date/Time/Place TBD – HGC Annual Meeting and Banquet
(HGC Members Only)
Delicious food, great company, and lots of laughs are the perfect way to end the year.
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Club Officers
2023 - 2025
President: Judy Gottesfeld
Vice President: Ann Panetta
Recording Secretary: Marianne Vergano-Laughton
Corresponding Secretary: Sue Ruthroff
Treasurer: Pat Main
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2023-2025 HGC Committee Chairpersons
Awards: TBD
Conservation: Debbie Freitas
Historian: Donna Shapleigh
Longfellow’s Wayside Inn: Theresa Viegas
Membership: Pat Main
Nominating: Diane Durand
Publicity: Diane Durand
Programs: Cindy Provencher
Refreshments: Sue Ruthroff and Donna Shapleigh
Scholarship: Marianne Vergano-Laughton
Ways and Means: All Club Members
Yearbook: Terry Mead Kudlich