Geranium Circle
“Blossom as one, thrive with purpose, flourish in community.”
Welcome to the Geranium Circle of the St. Augustine Garden Club!
Organized in 1978 as the St. Augustine Shores Garden Club
The name was changed to the Geranium Circle in 2006.
The Geranium — plant first developed in England, Germany and France. Continuous cultivation and crossing have led to many extremely decorative varieties having single or double flowers ranging in color from purple through red to white.
PROJECT: Butterfly Garden, Southeast Branch Library Vegetable Garden, Boys and Girls Club
MEETING TIME: Third Friday – 12:00 PM
OFFICERS
President – Gayle Prevatt
Vice President – Suzanne Albanese
Recording Secretary – Judy Garcia
Treasurer – Angela Demetriades
Left to Right:
Judy Garcia, Recording Secretary
Angela Demetriades, Treasurer
Suzanne Albanese, Vice President
Gayle Prevatt, President
STANDING COMMITTEES
Inspiration – Tanya Loomis
Programs – Suzanne Albanese
Sunshine – Ann Marie Strom
Tour of Homes – Suzanne Albanese, Janice Karapcik
Ways and Means Rep – Trudi Edenfield
Parliamentarian – Nellie Wiggins
Pavers – Angela Demetriades
Historian – Sally Stuermer
Membership – Trudi Edenfield
Programs
September 18, 2026
PLACE: Clubhouse
PROGRAM: Welcome Back – Plant Exchange
HOSTS: Dora Edwards, Suzanne Albanese, Ann Marie Strom, Diane Gibson
October 16, 2026
PLACE: Clubhouse
PROGRAM: Market Day Planning (11/6-11-7) Tour of Homes Planning/work session
HOSTS: Janice Karapcik, Cynthia Avance, Ruth Trefry, Gayle Prevatt
November 20, 2026
PLACE: Clubhouse
PROGRAM: Tour of Homes preparations
HOSTS: Jeffrey Morse, Becky Wiseman, Sally Struemer
December 18, 2026
PLACE: TBD
PROGRAM: Christmas Luncheon
HOSTS: Kris Roberts, Ann Marie Strom
January 15, 2027
PLACE: Clubhouse
PROGRAM: Shirley Barber, Master Gardener, “Seeding for Success”
HOSTS: Nick Myers, Trudi Edinfield, Gayle Prevatt
February 19, 2027
PLACE: Clubhouse
PROGRAM: Enchanted Fairy Garden by Patricia
HOSTS: Angela Demetriades, Sue O’Donnell, Elizabeth Littler
March 19, 2027
PLACE: Clubhouse
PROGRAM: Keith Fuller – Propagation of Plants
HOSTS: Nancy SteMarie, Judy Garcia, Suzanne Albanese
April 16, 2027
PLACE: Clubhouse
PROGRAM: Plan and Prepare Plant/ Yard Sale
HOSTS: Dora Edwards, Tanya Loomis
May 21, 2027
PLACE: Tentative: Albanese Retreat
PROGRAM: End of the Year Gathering Installation of New Officers
HOSTS: Terry Nelson, Nellie Wiggins, Kris Roberts Tanya Loomis
Garden Club Circle Meetings
All meetings are held at the Garden Clubhouse unless otherwise noted.
Camellia Circle
Meets: Fourth Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.
Gaillardia Circle
Meets: Third Tuesday at 1:00 p.m.
Geranium Circle
Meets: Third Friday at 12:00 p.m.
Hibiscus Circle
Meets: Second Thursday at 1:00 p.m.
Las Adelfas Circle
Meets: Third Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. (Clubhouse) or 10:00 a.m. (Member’s home)
Shamrock Circle
Meets: Third Thursday at 1:30 p.m.
Sunflower Circle
Meets: Third Thursday at 9:30 a.m.
Woodland Circle
Meets: Third Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.
A Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Organization