Las Adelfas Circle
“Bringing nature and neighbors together in full bloom.”
Welcome to the Las Adelfas Circle of the St. Augustine Garden Club!
Organized in 1939 as the Las Adelfas Circle
Las Adelfas is Spanish for Oleander, an ornamental shrub, native of the Mediterranean and Asia Minor. It is hardy in Florida. The foliage is glossy, green leaves; the flowers are single or double; fragrant; white, red, yellow or pink.
PROJECTS: Environmental Education – Civic and Residential Beautification –
Youth and Community Projects
MEETING TIME: Third Tuesday – 9:30 AM Social, 10:00 AM Meeting
“We are not accepting new members at this time.”
OFFICERS
President –Trish Kowalski
Co-Vice Presidents – Patti Davis, Michele McDonald
Secretary – Eileen Kelly
Treasurer – Dennis McCarthy
Corresponding Secretary/Sunshine – Dixie Miller
Left to right
Eileen Kelly, Recording Secretary
Dennis McCarthy, Treasurer
Trish Kowalski, President
Patti Davis, Co-Vice President
Kathy Marquis, Corresponding Secretary
Michele McDonald, Co-Vice President
STANDING COMMITTEES
Environmental/Conservation – Carol Sisco, Carolyn Smith
Flower Show – Marcia Esche, Judy Rente
Garden of the Month – Diane Key
Horticulture – Dia Bell, Dennis McCarthy
Host Reminders – Pat Gay, Julie Crook
Inspiration – Cindy Nixon-Witt
Membership – Barbara Chappell, Susan Foley
Photography – Cindy Nixon-Witt, Karen Doyle
Publicity – Deborah Geanuleas, Helen Boxer
Telephone/Email – Tina Miles
Tour of Homes Committee – Karen Brown, Marcia Esche, Eileen Kelly
Tour of Homes Decor – Cathy Snyder, Marilyn Smith
Tour of Homes Crafts – Lorrie Carson, Marcia Esche, Donna Gorman, Barbara Kelly, Beverly Nicely
Programs
September 15, 2026
PLACE: Clubhouse
PROGRAM: Planning for Holiday Craft & Garden Market
HOSTS: Diane Key, Lorrie Carson, Barbara Kelly, Judy Rente
October 20, 2026
PLACE: Clubhouse
PROGRAM: Preparing the Garden for Fall & Winter with Karen Doyle
HOSTS: Cindy Nixon-Witt, Susan Foley, Pat Gay, Eileen Kelly
November 17, 2026
PLACE: Clubhouse
PROGRAM: Tour of Homes Planning with Marily Smith & Cathy Snyder
HOSTS: Deborah Geanuleas, Julie Crook, Dennis McCarthy, Carolyn Smith
HOSTS: Trish Kowalski & Dixie Miller
HOSTS: Trish Kowalski & Dixie Miller
December 15, 2026
PLACE: Village of Seloy
PROGRAM: Holiday Luncheon
HOSTS: Patti Davis, Donna Gorham, Michele McDonald, Carol Sisco
January 19, 2027
PLACE: Clubhouse
PROGRAM: Gopher Tortoises with Conor Walsh, Florida Fish & Wildlife
HOSTS: Joanne Edwards, Dia Bell, Barbara Chappell, Cathy Snyder
February 16, 2027
PLACE: Clubhouse
PROGRAM: St. Johns River Keeper
HOSTS: Karen Doyle, Judy Lutz, Ginny Pierucci, Polly Stainaker
March 16, 2027
PLACE: Clubhouse
PROGRAM: Dr. John Rossi, President, St. Johns Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve
HOSTS: Marilyn Smith, Judy Lutz, Kathy Marquis, Beverly Nicely
April 20, 2027
PLACE: St Johns Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve
PROGRAM: Field Trip
HOSTS: Karen Brown, Helen Boxer
May 18, 2027
PLACE: Clubhouse
PROGRAM: End of Year Potluck
HOSTS: Tina Mills, Marcia Esche, Denise Vogel
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