September 14, 2017
St. John’s United Church of Christ – Burton
“Basic Botany Made Fun” by Henry Flowers, Festival Hill Garden Director
Speaker Angel: Pam Traylor
Lunch: Salute to Salads
Host Team: Pat Cox, Sue Edmundson, Mike Cox, Verena Aeschbacher, Peggy Trochta
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October 12, 2017
Brenham Presbyterian Church
“The Witching Herbs” by Linda Rowlett, HSA Pioneer Unit
Speaker Angel: Henry Flowers
Lunch: Harvest Hits
Host Team: Cheryl Easley, Joyce Lane, Ronda Herzog, Karen Springer, Carla Lessard, Henry Flowers
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November 9, 2017
Round Top Retreat
“The Nature of Spirit or is it the Spirit of Nature?” by John Dromgoole, The Natural Gardener
Speaker Angel: Robert Lake
Lunch: Thanksgiving Favorites (Sign-up at earlier meetings)
Host Team: Euphanel Goad, Carla Lessard, Jane Press, Louise Rice, Kay Scanapico, Georgetta Welch, Mary Sockwell
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December 14, 2017
Festival Hill Herzstein & Old Chapels
“Bible Plants, History and Mystery” by Phoebe Lake, HSA Pioneer Unit
Speaker Angel: Lori Yeats
Lunch: Unit Supported “Thank You” Holiday Lunch Festival Hill Menke House Dining Room
Members $5, Member Guest(s) $25 – Advance sign-up necessary Host Team: Betty Pior, Kay Robbins, Bob Sowers, Cheryl Easley, Tony Scanapico, Kay Scanapico
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January 11, 2018
St. John’s United Church of Christ – Burton
Speaker Angel: Lynn Ehler
Lunch: Vegetarian Dishes (or not)
Host Team: Kathe Forrest, Betty Pior, Kay Robbins, Wanda Hubbard, Joyce Caddell, Susan Yancey
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February 8, 2018
Brenham Presbyterian Church
“Bees, Honey and Hives” by Chris Kohnke, Pure Texas Honey
Speaker Angel: Betty Pior
Lunch: Dishes for Your Honey
Host Team: Linda Hartson, Verena Aeschbacher, Catherine Gardner, Ann Allen, Belinda Weatherly, Royceanna Kendall
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March 8, 2018
Festival Hill Service Bldg. (Lunch at Menke House)
Finishing Touches – Thyme Well Spent and Festival Hill Gardens
Lunch: Furnished for Volunteers – Advance sign-up necessary Members $5, Member Guest(s) $25
This is a working meeting lunch in prep for Herbal Forum
Host Team: Cindy Nash, Cathy Comiskey, Susan Bame, Diana Reed, Mary Ann Hillegeist, Oscar Hillegeist, Georgetta Welch
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April 12, 2018
St. John’s United Church of Christ – Burton
“Second Annual Horticultural Trivia Competition!” by HSA Pioneer Unit Members
Speaker Angel: Cindy Nash
Lunch: Roots, Shoots and Fruits
Host Team: Ginger Heath, Susan Lake, Candi Glancy, Cathy Nitsch, Lori Yeats, Linda Rowlett
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May 10, 2018
Brenham Presbyterian Church
“Spring Thyme Cooking” by Chef Lisa Fritz, HEB
Speaker Angel: Lucy Nehrkorn
Lunch: Choice Savory or Sweet Dishes
Host Team: Linda Rowlett, Belinda Weatherly, Pat Cox, Mike Cox, Johnnie Pitts, Frances Pittman
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June 14, 2018
Round Top Christian Fellowship Church
“Saving the World One Herbal Bouquet at a Time” by Jay White, The Masters of Horticulture
Speaker Angel: Carolyn Thomas
Lunch: Garden Fresh Hits
Host Team: Johnnie Pitts, Janie Cornelius, Bonnie Lout, Cathy Nitsch, Royceanna Kendall, Mary Doebbeling
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July 12, 2018
St. John’s United Church of Christ – Burton
“Homeopathy – from flowers to bees to snakes and beyond” by Kathe Forrest, Nutritionist and Master Herbalist
Speaker Angel: Mary Doebbeling
Lunch: Healthy and Fit
Host Team: Sherrie Tolbert, Susan Bame, Diana Reed, Leah Pearce, Beverly Elam, Jana Richardson
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August, 2018 – No Pioneer Unit Meeting – Enjoy the Break!
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September 13, 2018
Brenham Presbyterian Church
“Simply Herbs – Basics of Growing and Using These Special Plants” by Henry Flowers, Festival Hill Garden Director
Speaker Angel: Carolyn Thomas
Lunch: Herbal Inspirations
Host Team: Betty Powell, Mary Doebbeling, Lucy Nehrkorn, Patty Mills, Alton Ehler, Lynn Ehler
