The Philadelphia Chapter usually meets on the fourth Thursday of the month, from September through May, except in November when the meeting is held on the third Thursday. No meetings are held in December and March. There will be no meetings on days that the Philadelphia Public Schools are closed due to snow.

Meetings begin at 10:00 am. Guests are welcome upon payment of the guest fee. Workshops, if scheduled, are held at 1:00 pm. Because space may be limited, workshops are restricted to members and require advance registration. A reservation is a firm commitment.

September 25, 2008
Waynesborough Country Club, Darby-Paoli Road , Paoli , PA

Our opening luncheon will feature Ikenobo Ikebana Senior Professor Koji Furukawa from Japan . We will have our Ginza and raffle. Morning and afternoon workshops will be held the next day at St. George's Episcopal Church in Ardmore .

October 30, 2008
St. George's Episcopal Church, Ardmore , PA

Yulan Mimmy San will demonstrate the ancient art of Origami, featuring flowers, animals, and objects. All materials will be provided for the afternoon workshop.

November 20, 2008
St George's Episcopal Church, Ardmore , PA

Sam Lemhenny, artistic director of the Philadelphia Flower Show, will provide an in-depth look at how the flower show is created each year, including beautiful pictures of past exhibits. In the afternoon, flower show demonstrators from our chapter will give us insights and tips on making exhibition-worthy arrangements. And don't forget the Ginza.

January 22, 2009
St. George's Episcopal Church, Ardmore , PA

Catherine Dow, Chapter Director of Feng Shui International, will explain how to arrange and position furniture and plants in order to bring energy (chi) into your home and garden.

February 26, 2009
St. George’s Episcopal Church, Ardmore , PA

Our popular container auction with Janet Solomon presiding.

April 23, 2009
St. George’s Episcopal Church, Ardmore , PA

Paul MacLardy will tell us about the history of the kimono, how they were made, and the meanings of the patterns. He will bring some kimonos to tempt you to buy and will be happy to appraise your kimono if you would like to bring one in. All this plus the Ginza.

May 28, 2009
Lai Lai Gardens , Blue Bell , PA

At our closing luncheon we will be celebrating our 45th year as a chapter and will be installing our new board. We will enjoy a special menu with sake. Ann Perry will share with us her Kokeshi dolls and their history with us. Our popular plant sale and silent book auction will round out the day.