Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Tour Gardens at The Grove in Glenview, IL
Join us for a docent-led tour of the herb and cemetery gardens around the 1856 Kennicott House at The Grove National Historic Landmark
$6 fee - due in advance to Deb Dompke.
📅 10:30 Carpoolers meet North Park
📍300 Highland Rd, Inverness
📅 11:30 Lunch in Glenview TBD
📅 1pm Tour at The Grove
📍1421 Milwaukee Ave, Glenview
Thursday Sept 17, 2026
Pressed Flower Workshop
Hope you’ve been saving and pressing your garden flowers! If not, we’ll have plenty to share. After the September General mtg we’ll create framed pressed flower arrangements. The $10 fee covers frames, watercolor paper, and glue. Sign up in August so we can order enough frames.
📅 Meet after Sept mtg
📍630 S Quentin Rd
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Greeting Card Workshop
Mary Rubino and Joyce Axe will lead a workshop after the Oct mtg to create a pumpkin and succulent arrangement to enjoy throughout the fall. Sign-up up at the Sept. mtg. Limited to 10 attendees. Bring a small pumpkin or gourd and succulents, all other materials provided.
📅 Meet after Oct mtg
📍630 S Quentin Rd, Palatine
Friday, October 16, 2026
Lincoln Park Conservatory, Chicago, IL
Our October adventure at the Lincoln Park Conservatory explores 4 rooms of exotic plants & outdoor gardens, weather permitting. Sign up in advance, free timed-entry tickets - suggested $10 donation. Join us for lunch
📅9am Carpoolers - North Park
📍300 Highland Rd,
📅Lincoln Park Conservatory
📍2391 N. Stockton Dr Chicago
Thursday, December 3, 2026
Holiday Luncheon "Holiday In Bloom"
Enjoy fun, friends, and festivities, including a program by Jack Fabbrini of Fabbrini Flowers. Our only fundraiser of the year supports programs, community service, and scholarships. Members will be contacted regarding new reservation policy details in August.
📅 10:30am Medinah Country Club
📍6N001 Medinah Rd, Medinah
Tuesday, February 23, 2027 (tentative date)
Wine and Art
Enjoy an after-hours gathering with GCI members and friends at a Palatine art studio. Browse and purchase artwork or commission a custom piece. Wine and hors d’oeuvres provided. A $20 refundable deposit required ensuring a good turnout for the hard-working artists
📅5:30pm Palatine Art Studio
📍21 E. NWY, Palatine
Thursday, March 18, 2027
Greeting Card Workshop
Stay after the General Meeting in March and create beautiful greeting cards. Workshop held by our own talented Susan Erickson!! Lucky us!! Sign up at the February general meeting. Limit to 10 attendees and cost is $10.
📅 Meet after March mtg
📍630 S Quentin Rd, Palatine
Firday, April 16, 2027 (Tentative Date)
Art in Bloom, Milwaukee Art Museum
Celebrate spring at the Milwaukee Museum’s Annual Art and Flowers event, pairing works of art with beautiful floral designs. Enjoy the arrangements, dining, and shopping.
📅Carpool at North Park
📍300 Highland Rd, Invness
📅Milwuakee Art Museum
📍700 N Art Museum Dr, Milwaukee, WI
End of April or first week of May (Tentative Date)
The Anderson Japanese Gardens, Rockford, IL
We will explore the beauty of spring around the Japanese Gardens in Rockford and see magnolias, ephemerals, and cherry blossoms. We will stay for lunch at Fresco's the Garden Restaurant on site.
📅8:30am Carpool at North Park
📍300 Highland Rd, Invness
📅Anderson Japanaese Garden
📍318 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL
Thursday, May 20, 2027
Spring Luncheon
The Club’s annual Spring Luncheon, which is a highlight of the year, is held at the lovely Makray Memorial Golf Course. Meet our scholarship winners, new Club officers are installed, and a pleasant afternoon is had by all.
📅TBD
📍1010 S NW Hwy, Barrington, IL
Thursday, June 17
Summer Garden Party
The Summer Garden Party is the final event for the membership year and a memorable way to close out the year. While the location varies from year to year, you can count on a day of food,
friendship, and informative (and fun) demonstrations.
📅TBD
📍TBD