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WBRUARY 1986
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The CIVIC GARDEN CENTRE —Garden Topics & Events Newsletter
THE GARDEN CLUB
GOOD LUCK GORDON
OF TORONTO
In January 1983 Gordon Wick joined
FLOWER SHOW
the Civic Garden Centre as Executive Director following in the footsteps of Tommy Thompson and Clive
“40 YEARS AND STILL. GREEN”
Goodwin.
To celebrate our 40th Birthday, The He wused his boundless energy and enthusiasm to expand the many
Garden Club of Toronto is presenting
potential horizons of the Centre. The
Let Us Entertain You”.
Trellis magazine, edited by Gordon, became an in-house publication. A bookkeeping machine was installed
with
computer
print-outs.
Also
on MARCH 5th, 6th & 7th, 1986 at the Civic Garden Centre
at Gordon’s instigation, the Centre became the umbrella organization at
777 Lawrence Ave. E. Don Mills.
the Garden Festival for many of our Horticultural groups and other specialty societies. = The Plant Sale
The hours are 10 AM to 4 PM
was greatly expanded with, a wider
selection of plants and memberships in the Centre rose considerably.
$5.00.
For 3 days the Civic Garden Centre ‘will be bursting with activity, with the
“Hall
of Ideas”
displaying exciting
innovative suggestions for decorating
and entertaining in your home and
The financial picture improved considerably, aided by increased rentals and other events. Our Civic Garden Centre has never been busier or more active. The
growth over the past three years has been astounding. The active, deeply involved Board Committees, Gordon, and his dedicated staff worked together to develop the potential of the Centre. Gordon, after many problems with ill health, feels he needs a prolonged
garden.
‘There will be many fabulous flower arrangements in the decorated ‘vignettes, on flreplaces ‘and table settings.
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A wedding scene will be featured on the stage and plantings will demonstrate new ideas for your garden & patio. |
The Boutique will
be chock full of
‘entertaining items to buy.
period of rest. We wish him a speedy
For information about tickets contact
recovery, and great success happiness in his next endeavor.
or Mrs. D. Hargraft at 923-9261.
and
The Garden Club of Tor. — 447-5218