Allamanda Circle

Celebrating Tussie Mussies

Allamanda Circle members were treated to a program presented by Carolyn Bartholomew, Vice President on the history and art of making Tussie Mussies. Experts agree this tiny "talking bouquet" may have been where the term "say it with flowers" originated. All the flowers and herbs send a special message. For instance, Parsley sends the message of "festivity", Rosemary, "remembrance", Lilies, "purity" and of course the Rose, "love". It was great fun and many Tussie Mussies were given to those in need of a smile.

November Meeting

Allamanda Circle's November 29th meeting was a lesson for all on Bromeliads. Uta McFadden, an expert gardener, and member of the Port St. Lucie Garden Club presented the program and brought Bromeliads of all species to share. Carolyn Bartholomew, our Vice President and Program Chairman, provided Tillandsioidea's for our members to purchase.

Summer Camp Scholarship

The Award Group Picture

Allamanda Circle presented the Environmental Studies Center a contribution to their Ross Witham and Dr. Walter R. Stokes Scholarships to provide a Summer Camp Scholarship for a Martin County student.

A check was presented to Noel Trachtenberg, Chair, Camp Scholarship. Mike Chatham,the Center's Director gave the Circle a guided tour of the Center and the area where they will be planting a butterfly garden in the near future.

Shown in photo (L-R) Marjorie Sayers, Secretary, Susan Ropelewski, President, Noel Trachtenberg, Center Staff, Mike Chatham, Center's Director, Grace Palmer, Treasurer.