On Thursday, November 18th, the Red Apron Ladies met at Naples Elementary to enjoy a fall day of gardening. Trish S. allowed the gardeners to take a break from their weeding so that she snap this photo: seen in the picture below are Cathy M, Tish C, Linda F., Lauren B., and Coby L. There were actually other ladies present and pulling weeds but somehow missed this photo opportunity-Catherine S., Lynn S., Ruth S., and Kristie N. Thanks to all of these ladies for taking time

Once again, on a bright, sunny morning, the Naples Islands Garden Club hosted their annual Veterans Day celebration at LaBella Fontana on Thursday, November 11th. Boy Scout Troop #105 presented the colors and President Pam McCredie welcomed the crowd of Veterans, neighbors and friends. Our 3rd District Councilperson, Suzie Price, spoke on Community Pride and thanked the men and women whose military service ranged from World War II through Afghanistan, for their sacrifice an

On Wednesday, November 3rd, on a foggy morning, 7 ladies gathered to trim the roses at Naples Plaza. Those helping were Lynn Clark, Betty Hercus, Cathy Muirhead, Lynn Danielson, Esther Duran, Maureen Schultz, and Susan Townsend. Submitted By: Susan Townsend

The Naples Islands Garden Club enjoyed a festive week of shopping at Romance Etc. From November 1st through the 7th members and friends shopped ‘til their hearts content at Romance Etc. for the “Royal Treatment” in gifts celebrating 42 years in business. Our Fall-Holiday Fundraiser was a smashing success, with member donations at $3,520 and Romance Etc. proceeds totaling $1,274 we raised $4,794 for our Beautification Fund. The committee made up of Vicki Sawtelle, Edie Graber,

Our special guest speaker at November’s General Meeting was Third District City Councilwoman and friend of NIGC, Suzie Price. Some items discussed were the Redistricting process, Bayshore Library Refresh project, and Second Street Parklets. As Chair of City of Long Beach Port, Transportation, and Infrastructure Committee, Suzie said planning is underway to utilize any infrastructure monies coming from the federal infrastructure bill. She explained that the paving of Studebake

Raised planting beds by the cafeteria were cleaned out so the 5th Grade Leadership Team could do their Fall Planting. Club gardeners also planted salvia and lavender to attract hummingbirds. Submitted By: Sandy Davidson

60 NIGC members and guests were treated to a class in Holiday Decorating led by Darryl Poper at Shinoda Design Center, Santa Ana. After a "coffee and cookies" welcome, Darryl demonstrated mantle decor ideas, wreaths, Christmas tree decorations, and new silk ribbon designs. He also shared his design ideas to compliment the 2021 boat Parade, "Diamonds by the Bay". President Pam McCredie conducted a short business meeting following the design class. Submitted By : Sandy Davidso