June 2, 2012: Capitol Hill Garden Club celebrated its 60th anniversary at the annual June Garden Party held for the first time on the patio of the headquarters building at the United States National Arboretum. Violent thunderstorms Friday evening left us with a beautiful Saturday evening to enjoy potluck hors d'oeuvres, dinner and dessert.
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| The buffet begins. |
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| Jim, Lorraine and Joyce hover near the desserts. |
Outgoing president Vira Sisolak (left) introduced two 50-year members: Marie Hertzberg (center) and Edee Hogan (right).
Former presidents were introduced and each reminisced about the club. From left, Jennie Wren, Lem Hooper, David Healy, Pat Taylor, Tony Pontorno, Jim Shelar and Sisolak.
Dr. Colien Hefferan, director of the arboretum (left center), welcomed the club to the arboretum. She discussed the work of the National Bonsai Foundation, the Friends of the National Arboretum and National Capital Area Garden Clubs, Inc. in supporting the arboretum.
On behalf of the club, Edwards presented Sisolak with the Cadillac of wheelbarrows for a job well done.
"Mr. Vira Sisolak" a/k/a Bill (standing to the left below) expressed joy at "getting my life back."
"Mr. Vira Sisolak" a/k/a Bill (standing to the left below) expressed joy at "getting my life back."
