Thursday, 05 May 2022 16:50

Ballston Spa House & Garden Club Installs New Officers; Hosts Peony Talk Meeting

New officers of the Ballston Spa House and Garden Club From left to right: Kathy Kane, Eileen Hurley, Janette Schmitt, Wendy Scheening and Linda Fay. Photo provided. New officers of the Ballston Spa House and Garden Club From left to right: Kathy Kane, Eileen Hurley, Janette Schmitt, Wendy Scheening and Linda Fay. Photo provided.

BALLSTON SPA — At its April meeting, the Ballston Spa House and Garden Club (BSH&GC) inducted its new officers. A luncheon was held at the Hideaway in Saratoga Springs to celebrate the event. Charlanne McDonough the District IV Director and current President of the Lake George Community Garden Club was present to officiate. 

First, the outgoing board members, President Lorraine McPherson, Vice President Linda Fay, Treasurer Barbara Millington and Secretary Pat Burnham were honored for their service. Then the new officers for 2022 and 2023 were installed. They are President, Linda Fay, Vice President Eileen Hurley, Treasurer Wendy Scheening, Recording Secretary, Kathy Kane and Corresponding Secretary Janette Schmitt.

 This month, the public is invited to attend a talk about growing herbaceous peonies at the next meeting of the BSH&GC

The Garden Club will meet 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 12 at the Saratoga County History Center, Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa. 

Garden Club member Marilyn Stephenson will cover the basics about growing herbaceous peonies in your home garden. Marilyn is a member of the Mid-Atlantic  Peony Society (MAPS), the Thymly Herb Group and the Sage & Snow Garden Club. 

The talk is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. An accessible entrance and parking space is located at the rear of Brookside Museum. Parking is available at the Museum parking lot and on Front Street across from the Museum.

For more information, contact Garden Club President Linda Fay by email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

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