As 2023 comes to an end, I cannot help but reflect on how grateful and delighted I am with the support, encouragement and kindness you’ve shown me in my first 6 months as President. I knew it would be a lot of work but did not realize how rewarding it would be and how much I’d feel part of something so much bigger than myself. Our HIVE is vibrant, growing and filled with delightful members like you! YOU are what keeps me going each day and I thank you!

At this time of year when we focus on the Holidays, I’ve been reflecting on what I’m grateful for. Certainly, one thing is you, the members of the Laguna Beach Garden Club!

What will bring you delight in November? Likely spending time with friends and family over the Thanksgiving dinner table is on your list. What are you grateful for? I’m grateful to be a member of a caring Club, spreading delight and support to our very own Laguna Food Pantry to help those in need.

Delight can be found in memories of dear ones who have passed. My mother-in-law Claudia passed recently at the age of 95. I like to think her love of gardening and being connected to our earth contributed to her long, healthy life. I know it certainly brought her delight.

I am delighted to be your new president! Thanks to recent past presidents Janet Chance, Mariann Keenan, Nancy Englund, and Lynn Jax I have “inherited” a club that is vibrant, growing and filled with delightful members like you. We have accomplished so many delightful and impactive things as a club thus far and I look forward to continuing this great tradition with each of you.