The Lewiston Garden Club is a not-for-profit organization that promotes all phases of home gardening, good horticultural practices, civic beauty and conservation of natural resources. The club plays a major role in the beautification of the Village of Lewiston from one season to the next by planting flower beds, maintaining gardens at several locations and stringing hundreds of yards of garland along Center Street. Their fundraising events have allowed them to contribute fountains, benches, trees, landscaping and much more to the Lewiston community. The club has sponsored projects around the world that promote horticultural growth and civic responsibility.
The Lewiston Garden Club has a long history. It originated in 1927 and became a member of the Federated Garden Clubs of New York State in 1946. The club meets once a month throughout most of the year on the fourth Monday of each month at the Lewiston Public Library. Each meeting is highlighted by some activity, from a guest speaker or hands-on community project to a field trip to a nearby point of interest.
Along with meetings, the club contributes ideas and manpower to annual Garden Club activities and community events- from perennial sales, potluck picnics, assisting with a garden festival, and lending our hands and tools to beautify our lovely village. Impact on the future is done by encouraging youth to engage in gardening activities and the provision of scholarships.
Lewiston GardenFest
June 2023
2023 Lewiston Garden Club
Officiers
President
Sharon Low
1st Vice President
Judy DiCamillo
2nd Vice President
Nicole Johnson
3rd Vice President
Barbara Landree
Treasurer
Doreen Albee
Corresponding Secretary
Tasia Fitzpatrick
Recording Secretary
Marianne Gittermann
Lewiston Garden Club
The picture above is from our community planting day.
Meeting Information
The October Meeting of the Garden Club will be held at Messiah Lutheran Church on Oneida Street in Lewiston on the 23rd. It will be a Potluck Supper that will begin at 5 p.m. A business meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Peggy Nash from the Youngstown Garden Club will be the speaker for the evening and will share her knowledge of Herbs.
During November, the club will be busy preparing for the Holiday Season. On November 13th, we will meet at the Red Brick School at 10:30 a.m. to fluff the wreaths and bows for Center Street. There will be lunch and a short meeting. During this meeting, the needs of families from the Community Mission will be reviewed and plans for a joyous holiday for them will be developed. On November 18th at 9 a.m. we will meet at Hennepin Park to hang greens to decorate Center Street.
The December meeting will be a Holiday Luncheon on December 5th at 12:00 Noon followed by a short meeting. Donations for the Community Missions will be assembled for dellivery.
Lewiston Garden Club Scholarship Opportunity
A scholarship is offered to a graduating High School Senior who has provided service to their community and plans to pursue further education in a field related to the environment. Scholarships were awarded in 2023 to two Seniors from Lew-Port Senior High School.
Congratulations to Amanda Huang and Gwyneth Edwards!
GardenFest Volunteers- Individuals who are interested in assisting the Lewiston Garden Club with GardenFest 2024 are asked to volunteer with the club for this event. Please complete and submit a volunteer form.
Lewiston Garden Club
P.O. Box 32
Lewiston, New York 14092
Lewistongardenclubny@gmail.com