Hibiscus Circle
“Greens unite us, flowers inspire us, soil grounds us.”
Welcome to the Hibiscus Circle of the St. Augustine Garden Club!
Organized in 1939 as the Hibiscus Circle of the Garden Club of St. Augustine, Inc.
The hibiscus is a tall shrub of upright growth and rounded form. It is valued for its late flowering season and colorful flowers which range from white to pink, yellow, red, and bluish lavender. The Hibiscus plant thrives best in well-drained soil.
PROJECT: SJC Food Pantry, Blue Star Marker Beautification, COA Support, Habitat Home Landscaping Support
MEETING TIME: Second Thursday – 1:00 PM Social, 1:30 PM Business Meeting
OFFICERS
President – Renee Jamison
Vice President – Rosemary Comtois
Recording Secretary – Linda Stumpf
Corresponding Secretary – Liz Whalen, Deborah Smith
Treasurer – Rita Urbanski, Rosemarie Quintero, Heidi Sykes-Gomez
Left to Right:
Recording Secretary: Linda Stump
Assistant Treasurer: Heidi Sykes-Gómez
Acting Treasurer: Rita Urbanski
Acting Treasurer: Rosemarie Quintero
FFGC DISTRICT IV Director/Installation Officer: Sam Runyon
President: Renée Jamison
Corresponding Secretary: Liz Whalen
Corresponding Secretary: Deb Smith
Vice President: Rosemary Comtois
STANDING COMMITTEES
Inspiration – Karen Kneeland
Blue Star Memorial Garden – Steve Davies
Field Trips – Annette Giannini, Gayle Spinell-Gellers, Cheryl Zimmerman
Flower Show Rosemary Comtois
Host for Garden Club Meeting – Linda Stumpf, Judy Lumpp, Beth Fredrickson
Horticulture – Heidi Sykes-Gomez, Shirley Daisy Thompson
Membership – Sandy Smollich
Publicity/Photography – Renee Jamison
Programs – Rosemary Comtois
Tour of Homes – Karen Kneeland, Janerae Fiore-Morrell, Liz Whalen, Rosemary Comtois
Workshop Coordinator – Janerae Fiore-Morrell
Programs
September 10, 2026
PLACE: TBD
PROGRAM: FBI guest speaker on Elder Fraud & Scam Prevention Plant Swap-bring a plant, swap a plant, plant auction
HOSTS: Host coordinators: Rosemary Comtois, Liz Whalen All members potuck
October 8, 2026
PLACE: Clubhouse
PROGRAM: Holiday Market baskets & Tour of Homes planning
HOSTS: Host coordinator: Sandy Smollich Sandy Smollich, Karen Kneeland, Janice Lenox, Rosemary Comtois, Dee Buchanan
November 12, 2026
PLACE: Clubhouse
PROGRAM: Tour of Homes
HOSTS: Host coordinator: Judy Stumpf Judy Stumpf, Susan Meyer, Craig Meyer, Katie Brinne, Joe Stumpf, Karen Donaway
December 10, 2026
PLACE: Clubhouse
PROGRAM: Christmas Party
HOSTS: Host coordinators: Liz Whalen, Debbie Smith, Rosemay Comtois All members
January 14, 2027
PLACE: Clubhouse
PROGRAM: Orchids
HOSTS: Host coordinator: Marianne Davies Marianne Davies, Steve Davies, Beth Fredercikson, Pam Wullenweber, Renee Jamison
February 11, 2027
PLACE: Clubhouse
PROGRAM: Native Plants
HOSTS: Host coordinator Heidi Sykes-Gomez Heidi Sykes-Gomez, Debbie Smith, Annette Giannini, Lynda Hathorn, Sandy Dixon
TBD PLACE: Clubhouse
PROGRAM: Bonsai Fundraiser
HOSTS: Coordinators: Joe Stumpf, Craig Meyer, Steve Davies
March 11, 2027
PLACE: Clubhouse
PROGRAM: Workshop: Fun with Flowers
HOSTS: Host coordinator: Rita Urbanski Rita Urbanski, Carla Buchanan-Steward, Gayle Spinell-Gellers, Janerae Fiore-Morrell, Cheryl Zimmerman
April 8, 2027
PLACE: Clubhouse
PROGRAM: Flower Design Workshop
HOSTS: Host coordinator: Liz Whalen Liz Whalen, Sharon Seider, Lois Gasquez, Claire Southerland, Rosemary Comtois
May 13, 2027
PLACE: TBD
PROGRAM: Spring Luncheon & Installation of New Officers
HOSTS:
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