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	Oshawa Garden Club is a volunteer organization which promotes gardening within the community. The club is a member of the Ontario Horticultural Association (District 17) and shares many events with other local horticultural groups. For the latest club news and other alerts, see News. For our new Library of gardening websites, see our Link Library. The club is a social network of local residents who share an interest in gardening, the environment and community beautification. In addition to regular meetings, we also organize trips and other social events. Our best-in-class newsletter The Greenleaf provides members with a great basis for exchange on many levels. Latest News: Next OGC Meeting: March 8 See "Events" for more. Saturday, Feb. 27th Parkwood Volunteer Open House 10 a.m. to 12:00 noon Parkwood staff will available to speak with potential volunteers. See "News" for more. OGC Volunteers Needed at Canada Blooms Parkwood Volunteer Recruitment Open House 10 a.m. to 12:00 noon Volunteers are needed for a few hours at the Oshawa Communities in Bloom booth at Canada Blooms. For more, see "News". Members enjoyed the 2009 holiday feast . . . Our Events always include an annual Christmas dinner. This last December our members enjoyed presentations by members, a chance at winning various door prizes and a great opportunity to socialize. Our members always amaze each other with the professional-looking centrepieces designed and donated by our volunteers. Barb Colley (left) and John Neven (right), winner of the 2009 Christmas Gift Basket. Barb Colley (left), Val Foster, Sherry Lytle and Marlene Magi (right) with displays of Christmas floral arrangements. Hearth Place Healing Garden Planting - 2009 Many OGC members volunteered to create a new garden at Oshawa's Hearth Place, a support centre for individuals and families living with cancer. For more, see Hearth Place Planting. Oshawa Garden Club's Amazing Annual Plant Sale Saturday and Sunday, May 9-10, 2009 was a great success despite the wet weather. This sale is one of the club's major annual fundraising events. Bravo and "thank you" to the many dedicated volunteers who worked tirelessly all year to make this happen. From growing the plants to accepting and potting-up donated plants to assisting buyers, a great team effort is evident every year!