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Makati Garden Club Newsletter
Over the Bougainvillea
The Ikenobo Gathering and demonstration of Ikenobo/Ikebana held on October 1 was very well attended. The guest lecturer and demonstrator was Joy Madrid Balatbat, the only qualified Ikenobo professor in the Philippines, acknowledged by the Japanese Ikenobo Society. She studied the art of Ikenobo for 6 years in Kyoto. Joy is also a member of the Makati Garden Club Board Trustees. Many of Joy’s former schoolmates from Maryknoll attended. what a great show of support! She performed three demonstrations of each Ikenobo style — Rikka, Shoka, Jiyuka. After a flurry of Q & A’s, a lovely lunch from Maria Luisa’s Garden Cafe was enjoyed. And best of all, her creations were all sold! Thank you, Joy, for an enlightening demonstration on the simplistic and minimalistic style of Ikenobo. See photos below.
On November 12, Tuesday, Makati Garden Club will be holding its traditional Holiday Plant and Garden Sale. Aside from poinsettias and unusual ornamentals, fresh juniper wreaths will be on sale, as well as lovely holiday decor. Several members will be selling their Christmas items as well. Those members who wish to participate and display their wares for sale are welcome. Please call Grace at the MGC office — 8817-2738. Save the Date!
On November 13, Wednesday, MGC will host a lecture given by Gang Badoy Capati who will speak on Mental Health. This will be the first in a series of Mental Health lectures to be given by her. Ms. Capati is a long time member of the Makati Garden Club. She is a Trauma and Neuroscience Clinical Research Fellow, trained both in the United States and in Europe.
Last, for all you bamboo lovers and plant enthusiasts, MGC Member, Kay Jimenez, is holding a special Bamboo Training Seminar at her amazing bamboo sanctuary in Antipolo. On Saturday, October 19, 2024. See attached flyer below for details.
The Holidays are fast approaching and a lot is going on at the Club. Please COME JOIN US!
Top photos: Joy Balatbat demonstrating the Ikenobo arrangements; the members in attendance; two of Joy’s classic arrangements.
Bottom photos clockwise from top left: Charisse Chadian, Mindy Perez-Rubio, Ruth Duque & Sandra Fernandez; Gilda Salonga & Kingsley Benedict; Ruth Duque, Eileen Siwa, Kay Jimenez, Joy Balatbat & Josie Valderrama; Ester Capistrano, Baby Malvar & Carmen Clavecilla
An Invite to Carolina’s Bamboo Garden
MAKATI GARDEN CLUB’S
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS
PLANT & GARDEN SALE
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Come this year for some early
Christmas Cheer!
Tuesday,November 12,2024
9 AM to 5 PM
at the Makati Garden Club
Recoletos Street,
Corner EDSA & Ayala, Makati
Holiday Decor
Ornamentals
Fresh Poinsettias
Fresh Juniper Wreaths
Garlands
Flowers & Blooms
Jewelry
Household Accessories
Gift Items & Knick-Knacks
Handbags & Shoes
Elephant Sale
Pastires & Treats
Refreshments
Free Admission
Makati Garden Club
accepts orders
for fresh poinsettias and
fresh juniper wreaths
throughout the
Christmas Season.
Contact Grace at 8817-2737 or
email: makatigardenclub@yahoo.com
Pura Orteza Tianco
Memorial Lecture:
“Inaykupo”
by Gang Badoy Capati
A Mental Health learning session;
the first in a series of
Mental health lectures
BIRTHDAY WISHES TO OUR DEAR CELEBRANTS IN OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER
October Celebrants
Tull Traisorat – 1
Arlene Tang – 14
Tomoko Nakagawa – 18
Prudencio Teodoro – 22
Enrico Mattioda 22
Marta Cecilia Pineda – 25
Kingsley Medalla – 29
November Celebrants
Kristine Evangelista – 12
Shiela Naz – 18
Zenaida Gonzales – 19
Carmela Gonzalez – 23
Ma. Clementina Oreel – 23
Hector Tarrazona – 26
Sonexay Vannaxay – 28