The Garden Club Federation
Of Massachusetts, Inc

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.

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2026-2027 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

 

Monday, September 28, 2026 – 6:00 PM – The Cocktail Hour Garden (Open to the Public)

Looking for the perfect “self-care space” to unwind and enjoy a cup of morning coffee, afternoon iced tea, or evening cocktail? Join us for a live Zoom presentation with gardening expert and author C.L. Fornari, who will discuss how to create a garden area—condo patio, apartment balcony, porch, or backyard—that appeals to the senses and sets the mood for relaxation and rejuvenation.

 

Monday, October 19, 2026 – 6:00 PM – Natural Cold and Flu Remedies (Open to the Public)

Don’t let cold and flu season catch you off guard! Traditional herbalist Christine Leo delves into the power of herbal remedies to help mitigate symptoms, and shares how to strengthen your immune system with tried-and-true methods that can be made in your own kitchen. And, yes, you’ll leave with a homemade remedy.

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Monday, November 23, 2026 – 6:00 PM – Make Your Own Holiday Swag (HGC Members Only)

Cindy Provencher and Terry Mead lead a hands-on workshop where attendees create festive door swags. Bring along wire cutters, scissors, a glue gun, greenery, and assorted accents—think evergreen branches, eucalyptus, ribbons, pinecones, berries, beads, trinkets—and celebrate the season with creativity and flair!

 

Monday, November 30, 2026 – 5:00 PM – Pizza Dinner and Deck the Senior Center (HGC Members Only)

It’s that time of year again! We’re ordering pizza to fortify our spirits, then decorating 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 1, 2026 – 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!

 

Friday, December 4, 2026 – 5:00 PM – HGC Holiday Party and Yankee Swap (HGC Members Only)

Kick off the holiday season with tasty 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).

 

Saturday, December 5, 2026 – 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM – 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 cheerful community event inside Avidia Bank Financial Center, 17 Pope Street, Hudson, MA.

 

Monday, January 4, 2027 – 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.

 

Monday, January 4, 2027 – 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.

 

Monday, February 22, 2027 – 6:00 PM – Film: The Buzz on Native Plants (Open to the Public)

Feast your eyes on The Buzz on Native Plants, a 2024 environmental documentary by award-winning filmmaker Tara Roberts Zabriskie. The film highlights how passionate Maine residents and experts utilize native plants to support local ecosystems, protect coastlines from erosion, and combat the effects of climate change.

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Monday, March 17, 2027 – 6:00 PM – Living with Black Bears (Location TBD, Open to the Public)

Did you know Massachusetts’ black bear population is growing and expanding eastward into Central Massachusetts? Are you curious to learn more about these wild animals? Join community engagement biologist Meghan Crawford from MassWildlife to learn about black bear biology and behavior, and get tips on how communities can take proactive steps to prevent conflict and coexist with bears.

 

Monday, April 12, 2027 – 6:00 PM – Claude Monet’s Gardens at Giverny (Open to the Public)

For more than 30 years, Monet cultivated his gardens at Giverny in France, which served as his artistic inspiration. From water lilies to his Japanese bridge, paintings from his gardens became icons of Impressionism. Art historian Martha Chiarchiaro explores the development of Monet’s gardens and the changes taking place in the paintings he created throughout his last decades.

 

Monday, May 17, 2027 – 6:00 PM – Make Your Own Garden Tags (HGC Members Only)

Don't miss out! Create your own custom garden tags. It’s a fun and easy way to add a touch of whimsy or elegance to your gardens and potted plants. Cindy Provencher and Marianne Vergano-Laughton provide instruction, materials, and enthusiasm!

 

Monday, June 7, 2027 – 6:00 PM – HGC Annual Meeting and Banquet at 110 Grill, Highland Commons (HGC Members Only)

Delicious food, great company, and lots of laughs are the perfect way to end the year.

 

Saturday, June 12, 2027 – 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.

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