The brunch area was perfectly shaded by massive trees.

The Sunshine Garden Club enjoyed our end of year brunch in a gorgeous setting at the home of Chris and Linda Townsley.  New officers were voted in to replace our outgoing President, Judi, and the 2nd VP, Julie.  We welcomed Laurie McIlrath as our new president and Lynn Fursman as the 2nd VP.  In addition to the delectable assortment of food provided by members, we had an energetic auction of the Martha Stewart rose bush and a raffle of garden goodies.  Fond farewells, flowers, signs and certificates marked Judi’s last year as president.

The brunch area was perfectly shaded by massive trees.
The brunch area was perfectly shaded by massive trees.
A quaint cart with a red-striped cover held ice-chilled water bottles
A quaint cart with a red-striped cover held ice-chilled water bottles
Lovely ladies, Lynn and Christine, sold raffles tickets.
Lovely ladies, Lynn and Christine, sold raffles tickets.
A clever fruit creation - a pineapple tree with melon picks
A clever fruit creation – a pineapple tree with melon picks
This lemon tart could be from a bakery it’s so pretty - but no, it’s from Inge York!
This lemon tart could be from a bakery it’s so pretty – but no, it’s from Inge York!
The Townsly’s property was welcoming with signs and garden decor everywhere
The Townsly’s property was welcoming with signs and garden decor everywhere
A yard sign says it all, ‘Judi - We will Miss You!’
A yard sign says it all, ‘Judi – We will Miss You!’

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