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The Garden Club of Newtown Celebrates Its 60th Anniversary With A Luncheon On Wednesday, April 1 at 11:00 a.m. at the Rock Ridge Country Club in Newtown

Author Marta McDowell will be the featured speaker at the 60th Anniversary Luncheon of The Garden Club of Newtown on April 1

This year The Garden Club of Newtown is marking its 60th Anniversary.  In celebration of this achievement the Club will be hosting a luncheon on Wednesday, April 1 at the Rock Ridge Country Club, 214 Sugar Street (Rte. 302), Newtown, CT.  The events of the day will begin at 11:00 a.m. with a Social Hour and Silent Auction.  The Luncheon will be served at Noon followed by the Speaker’s Program at 1:00 p.m.  The featured speaker will be Marta McDowell who will be discussing her books on “The Gardening Lives of Emily Dickenson and Beatrix Potter.”  There will be a sale of Ms. McDowell’s books following her presentation where she will be available for personal book signing.

The cost of the luncheon and program is $40.  A cash bar will be available.  Cash or checks only will be accepted the day of the event for the Silent Auction and book sales.

Reservations are required.  Seating is limited.  The deadline for reservations is March 18, 2015.  For questions and to receive a reservation form or place your reservation please contact Holly Kocet at (203) 426-4303 or e-mail her at hollyk325@yahoo.com.

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