Who We Are
Get to know us
Members of the club made arrangements for the Distinguished Careers Awards luncheon held at the Needham High School in October. 
We are a member of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts. Many Federation-sponsored activities are now held at the headquarters of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society at Elm Bank in Wellesley.
Further details about Federation activities may be found here in the Mayflower. |
A Short History of the Needham Garden ClubThe Needham Garden Club was founded in 1931 by Mrs. William F. Leach, President of the New Century Club, and was affiliated with that club. In 1939, it became an independent organization and was "Federated 1939." Books were kept beginning March 5, 1931. The report through February 1, 1932, shows $65.16 income and $42.25 expenses. Net cash on hand: $22.91. Committees of the Club at that time were Conservation, Program, Horticultural, Hospitality, and Publicity. Minutes for the Garden Club began June 14, 1937, Board minutes being the first ones preserved. |
2025-2026 Garden Club Officers
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Co-Presidents
1st Vice President (Program) 2nd Vice President (Flower Arranging) Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary Treasurer |
Ellen Barnes & Diana Conroy
Gail Davis & Nancy Gallerani Chari Dalsheim & Fabienne Madsen Carol Alper Lyn Jekowsky Karen Head |
2025-2026 Garden Club Board Members
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First Row: Chari Dalsheim, Diana Conroy, Lisa Burns, Terry Luskin, Gail Davis.
Second Row: Isabel Wells, Susan Condon, Lori Hall, Nancy Gallerini, Susan Williams, Ellen Barnes, Karen Taggart, Joyce Lafaver. Third Row: Nancy Agler, Bonnie Waters, Anne Carlson, Amy Cicala, Tanitha Hathcock. Not Pictured: Carol Alper, Jane Brand, Monica Foley, Karen Head, Lyn Jekowsky, Becky Levanduski, Jane Lischewski, Fabiene Madsen |
Mission Statement
To increase members' knowledge and love of gardening; to study the fine art of gardening and flower arranging; to aid in conservation work when needed; to exchange experiences that shall be of mutual benefit to its members; and to further horticultural beauty in Needham through civic involvement. The Needham Garden Club is organized exclusively for civic/social welfare purposes within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code 501 (c)(3).
Memorial Book Donations
The Needham Garden Club honors those past presidents who have passed away by purchasing a gardening book in their honor for the Free Needham Public Library. A list of those memorialized and the books can be found here.