May 2023

The JPCGC Awards and Installation Luncheon held at Chateau Estates Country Club, MRGC members attending were left to right Jackie Ciuffi-Historian, Betty Gibbs who was installed as JPCGC Recording Secretary, Betty Murray, Karen Whitaker-Corresponding Secretary, Sharon Rojas-Outgoing President, Daria Vincent-President, Maria Griffin and Debbie Corales-Treasurer. Jackie Ciuffi won 50/50 which was $72.00. 

​Daria Vincent receiving JPCGC 1st Place Christmas Door Award from Chairman, Mary Jacobs at the Awards & Installation Luncheon. The wreath had fresh red cranberries, fresh white flocked Christmas tree limbs from a tree lot, fresh white chrysanthemums with green centers and fresh baby breath. Inserted were three gold wire Angels holding musical instruments and proudly silently singing. An ornamental wooden door had gold baubles inserted in its windows with a sign which says Season's Greetings.

Sharon Rojas-OutGoing President accepted the Certificate for 1st Place Yearbook at JPCGC Awards & Installation Luncheon along with a monetary award. She also received 1st Place Yearbook at the FCNOGC Awards Luncheon.

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Metairie Ridge Garden Club installed new officers for 2023-2024. Each lady was presented with beautiful roses. They are Jackie Ciuffi-Historian, Kathleen Piazza-Historian/Parliamentarian, Sharon Rojas-Vice President, Daria Vincent-President, Stella Bowman-Recording Secretary, Karen Whitaker-Corresponding Secretary, and Debbie Corales-Treasurer.

Metairie Ridge Garden Club had their Awards and Installation Luncheon at Chateau Country Club. Table flower arrangements were brought by Jackie Cuiffi and Stella Bowman consisting of a beautiful vase with purple Angelonia plants. An array of door prizes were brought by the members. Presiding over the Awards was President 2022-23 Sharon Rojas. Ladies seated are Sue Larson and her Mother, Sara Stapleton. Ladies standing left to right are Daria Vincent-President 2023-24, Mary Jacobs, Dottie Pechon, Charlotte Benton, Charmaine Kathman, Debbie Corales-Treasurer, Betty Gibbs, Marty DeBolt, Kathleen Piazza-Historian/Parliamentarian, Sharon Rojas, Liz Hahn (Kathleen's daughter), Karen Whitaker-Corresponding Secretary, Stella Bowman-Recording Secretary, Maria Griffin, Betty Murray, Pat Terranova and Jackie Cuiffi-Historian.

Metairie Ridge Garden Club members receiving the Garden Club Awards for 2023 are Daria Vincent-1st Place Ribbon Best Patio, Jackie Ciuffi-1st Place Ribbon Garden of the Year, and Sharon Rojas-Most Improved.

Metairie Ridge Garden Club members who achieved Perfect Attendance for 2022-23 were left to right Jackie Cuiffi-Historian, Daria Vincent-President 2023-24, Sharon Rojas outgoing President, and Betty Murray.

Metairie Ridge Garden Club members attending the New Orleans Federated Council Garden Club Awards and Installation Luncheon are Daria Vincent-President MRGC and Jackie Ciuffi-Historian MRGC. The luncheon was held at Augie's Restaurant in Harahan. The food was delicious and we had a good time. They had a Silent Auction which Jackie bid and received Jams and Jellies as well as Daria bidding and receiving items.

Metairie Ridge Garden Club member Daria Vincent received 1st Place Christmas Door Award from Federated Council New Orleans Garden Club at their Awards Luncheon at Augie's Restaurant in Harahan. Daria received a Certificate along with a monetary award. Presenting the award is Reba Mackey. Not pictured is Jackie Ciuffi who received the Willie Lanasa Artistic Award. Congratulations!

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April 2023

Hostesses -  Jefferson Parish Council of Garden Clubs, Inc

At the April Meeting of The Jefferson Parish Council of Garden Clubs, Inc. at the Lafreniere Foundation Center, Metairie Ridge Garden Club members were Hostesses presenting a lovely Spring Flowers, Birds and Birdhouses theme. A wide array of delicious sandwiches, salads, dips and chips, and desserts were served. The Member seated is Sharon Rojas, President. Standing are Jackie Ciuffi, Daria Vincent-VicePresident, Charmaine Kathman, Betty Gibbs who brought a beautiful iron wagon with Daisies for the centerpiece, Betty Murray, Marty DeBolt, Karen Whitaker, Stella Bowman, Maria Griffin, Pat Terranova and Debbie Corales.

​April Meeting

Metairie Ridge Garden Club had an informative April program on Daylilies by Marty DeBolt who is a lifetime member of National, Deep South, Louisiana, and Mississippi Garden Clubs. Members front row left to right are Charmaine Kathman, Pat Terranova, and Jackie Ciuffi-Historian. Back row left to right are Daria Vincent-VicePresident, Marty DeBolt, Sharon Rojas-President, Betty Murray, Debbie Corales-Treasurer, and Jaynell Zimmerman.

January 2023

Metairie Ridge Garden Club along with the Jefferson Parish Council of Garden Clubs, Inc. celebrated Arbor Day in Lafreniere Foundation Center with their annual Arbor Day Program. Pictured left to right are Charmaine Kathmann, Jackie Ciuffi-Historian, Daria Vincent-Vice President, Betty Murray, and Pat Terranova.

December 2022

Metairie Ridge Garden Club 2022 Christmas Luncheon
Metairie Ridge Garden Club Christmas Luncheon was celebrated by Stella Bowman making lovely Gnomes for members, Jackie Ciuffi selecting lovely table settings for door prizes, and garden club members bringing a garden related gift with each person receiving an exciting gift. Pictured front row are Stella Bowman, Suzanne Sciortino, Jackie Ciuffi, Charmaine Kathman, Sara Stapleton, Daria Vincent and Jaynell Zimmerman. Back row pictured are Karen Whitaker, Sharon Rojas-President, Betty Murray, Pat Terranova, and Susan Larson.

Metairie Ridge Garden Club attending 2022 JPCGC Christmas Tea
The Christmas Tea was an enjoyable fellowship. Along with lots of delicious food, all members brought a special ornament obtained from throughout the years to present along with a warm-hearted sentiment that they told. Some made you cry and others made you laugh! One was a little drummer boy magnet that one person remembered their son would put on the refrigerator before they decorated the tree, few dated back to a hundred years, some were ornaments with a sentiment in memory of a loved one, while others honored a spouse. Pictured back row are: Betty Murray, Debbie Corales, Sharon Rojas-President, Jaynell Zimmerman, Daria Vincent, and Stella Bowman. Sitting left to right are: Jackie Ciuffi and Charmaine Kathman.

Metairie Ridge Garden Club 2022 Christmas Decoration Door Contest
Metairie Ridge Garden Club Christmas Decoration Door Contest winners made exquisite entries and were awarded ribbons. Pictured from left to right are Karen Whitaker - 3rd Place, Stella Bowman - 2nd Place, and Daria Vincent - 1st Place. Congratulations!

November 2022

​Metairie Ridge Garden Club decorating Lafreniere Foundation Center 
Metairie Ridge Garden Club, along with the Jefferson Parish Council Garden Clubs, Inc., decorated the Lafreniere Foundation Center with a large Christmas Tree in festive beautiful colors of red and green along with hanging large coordinated colored Wreaths above the windows. Pictured left to right are Jackie Ciuffi, Betty Murray, Daria Vincent, Debbie Corales, and Stella Bowman.

October 2022

Members of the Metairie Ridge Garden Club participated in the Plant Giveaway at the Jefferson Parish Council Garden Clubs, Inc. in the Foundation Center of Lafreniere Park. Pictured left to right are Sharon Rojas-President, Jackie Ciuffi-Historian, Stella Bowman-Recording Secretary, Daria Vincent-Vice President, and Karen Whitaker-Corresponding Secretary.

Metairie Ridge Garden Club (MRGC) along with the Native Plant Initiative of Greater New Orleans sponsored a native plant giveaway. Pictured left to right are Bonnie Johnson-Master Gardener, Betty Murray (MRGC), Sharon Rojas-President, Rodney Bell-Master Gardener, Stella Bowman (MRGC), Daria Vincent-Environmental Consultant (MRGC), and Tammany Baumgarten-Master Gardener.

Rodney Bell, Master Gardener, gave an informative presentation on "Indoor Plants to Improve Air Quality" to the Metairie Ridge Garden Club. Pictured back row left to right, Karen Whitaker-Corresponding Secretary, Sharon Rojas-President, Debbie Corales-Treasurer, Jaynell Zimmerman, Betty Murray held in her lovely home, and Daria Vincent-Vice President. Front row left to right, Sara Stapleton, Pat Terranova, Marty DeBolt, Jackie Ciuffi-Historian, and Rodney Bell.

Metairie Ridge Garden Club won 1st Place for Scariest Scarecrow, "Wicked Jester" at the New Orleans City Park Fall Scarecrow Trail. Pictured left to right are Sharon Rojas-President, Jackie Ciuffi-Historian, Betty Murray, and Charmaine Kathman.

June 2022

Metairie Ridge Garden Club members attending the President’s Meeting June 28, 2022 at Lafreniere Foundation Center were left to right, Sharon Rojas- President, Jackie Cuiffi, Daria Vincent, and Stella Bowman. 

May 2022

Metairie Ridge Garden Club, at their Annual Awards Luncheon, Members and Guests at attendance were seated from left to right, Debbie Corales, Sharon Rojas, Charmaine Kathmann, Kathleen Piazza, and Dottie Pechon. Standing left to right, Jackie Ciuffi, Betty Murray, Stella Bowman, Charlotte Benton, Liz Hahn, Daria Vincent, Cindy Piazza, Lisa Piazza, and Karen Whitaker.

Metairie Ridge Garden Club, at their Annual Awards Luncheon, honored the following pictured from left to right for Perfect Attendance, Betty Murray, Jackie Ciuffi, Debbie Corales, Karen Whitaker, and Daria Vincent - Awards Chairman.

Metairie Ridge Garden Club, at their Annual Awards Luncheon, honored the following pictured from left to right, Jackie Ciuffi - Garden of the Year, Daria Vincent - Best Patio, Karen Whitaker - Best Backyard, and Sharon Rojas - President.