Book Donation to Bayou Vista Branch Library -- May, 2017
Bayou Vista Garden Club donated two books to the Bayou Vista Branch Library: “Learn and Play in the Garden” by Meg Herd and “Petit Pierre and the Floating Pond” written by Johnette Downing and illustrated by Heather Stanley.
Pictured (Left to Right)
Donna Richard, BVGC President Donna Bucci, Bayou Vista Branch librarian Genevia Alcina, Carol Schaub, Janice Verret, Jo Ann Ryan, Jean Chauvin
Pictured (Left to Right)
Donna Richard, BVGC President Donna Bucci, Bayou Vista Branch librarian Genevia Alcina, Carol Schaub, Janice Verret, Jo Ann Ryan, Jean Chauvin
Earth Day -- April, 2017
Bayou Vista Garden Club Environmental Awareness Chairman Kim Alcina placed signs along Southeast Boulevard to promote community awareness of Earth Day. The April 22 Earth Day, founded by Senator Gaylord Nelson, was first organized in 1970 to promote ecology and to inspire awareness of and appreciation for the earth's environment. This observance arose from an interest in gathering national support for environmental issues. Activities can include planting trees, picking up roadside trash, and conducting various programs for recycling and conservation. Gardeners are encouraged to "go native" and use plants that grow naturally in their area.
Picture: Isabella Williams and Shae LeBlanc, 2nd graders at Berwick Elementary, assisted by Kim Alcina, BVGC Environmental Awareness Chairman
Picture: Isabella Williams and Shae LeBlanc, 2nd graders at Berwick Elementary, assisted by Kim Alcina, BVGC Environmental Awareness Chairman
Patterson Healthcare Center -- April, 2017
Bayou Vista Garden Club presented Patterson Healthcare Center Residents' Activity Director Margaret Paul with a cash donation to sponsor the April birthday party for the residents. From left Paul and BVGC Chairman Kim Alcina.
Veterans' Day -- November 11, 2016
Bayou Vista Garden Club observed Veteran's Day 2016 at the Blue Star Marker on Southeast Boulevard. Kirk Aucoin, US Army Specialist (E4) and Ron Bucci, US Army Specialist (E5) placed the wreath in honor of all veterans. In attendance were BVGC members Donna Richard, BVGC Veteran’s Day Chairman Darlene Aucoin, Aucoin, Bucci, Donna Bucci, Jo Ann Ryan, Jean Chauvin, Janice Verret (not pictured).
Patterson Healthcare Center -- April, 2016
Bayou Vista Garden Club presented Patterson Healthcare Center Residents' Activity Director Margaret Paul with a cash donation to sponsor the April birthday party for the residents. From left (seated) are Pat LaCoste, Gayle Arnould, and Shirley Adams; (standing) Jeanette DeHart, BVGC Chairman Kim Alcina, Paul, and Donna Richard.
Pictured assisting at the April Birthday Party are Kim Alcina, Jennie Aucoin, and Dawn Thomason.
Pictured assisting at the April Birthday Party are Kim Alcina, Jennie Aucoin, and Dawn Thomason.
Earth Day -- April, 2016
Bayou Vista Garden Club Environmental Awareness Chairman Kim Alcina placed signs along Southeast Boulevard to promote community awareness of Earth Day. The April 22 Earth Day, founded by Senator Gaylord Nelson, was first organized in 1970 to promote ecology and to inspire awareness of and appreciation for the earth's environment. This observance arose from an interest in gathering national support for environmental issues. Earth Week 2015 will be celebrated April 20-24. Activities can include planting trees, picking up roadside trash, and conducting various programs for recycling and conservation. Gardeners are encouraged to "go native" and use plants that grow naturally in their area.
Picture: Shae LeBlanc, Berwick Elementary student
Picture: Shae LeBlanc, Berwick Elementary student
Veteran's Day -- November, 2015
Bayou Vista Garden Club observed Veteran's Day 2015 at the Blue Star Marker on Southeast Boulevard. Ron Bucci, US Army, Specialist 5th Class (E5) - Vietnam era, placed the wreath in honor of all veterans. In attendance were BVGC members Janice Verret, Jean Chauvin, Donna Bucci and Ron Bucci.
Chamber of Commerce Welcome Reception--U. S. Coast Guard--August, 2015
Bayou Vista Garden Club members Janice Verret and Donna Richard represented BVGC at the Welcome Reception hosted by the St. Mary Parish Chamber of Commerce for new U. S. Coast Guard families in the parish. BVGC brochures and information were provided for attendees.
Memorial Day -- May, 2015 -- Gloria Roy (designer) places wreaths at Blue Star Marker & Bayou Vista Community Center
Patterson Healthcare Center -- April, 2015 Birthday Donation
Bayou Vista Garden Club presented Patterson Healthcare
Center Activity Coordinator Margaret Paul with a cash donation to sponsor the
April birthday party for the residents. Pictured from left are BVGC member Donna
Richard, Paul, BVGC President Donna Bucci.
Earth Day 2015
Bayou
Vista Garden Club placed signs along Southeast Boulevard to promote community
awareness of Earth Day. The April 22 Earth Day, founded by
Senator Gaylord Nelson, was first organized in 1970 to promote ecology and to inspire awareness of and appreciation
for the earth's environment. This observance arose from an
interest in gathering national support for environmental issues. Earth Week 2015 will be celebrated April
20-24. Activities can include planting trees, picking up roadside
trash, and conducting various programs for recycling and conservation. Gardeners are encouraged to "go native" and use
plants that grow naturally in their area.
Easter/Spring Display -- BVCC -- March, 2015
Mardi Gras--BVCC--February, 2015
Veterans' Day -- November, 2014
Bayou
Vista Garden Club observed Veteran's Day 2014 at the Blue Star Marker on
Southeast Boulevard. Ron Bucci, US Army, Specialist 5th Class (E5) - Vietnam era, placed the
wreath in honor of all veterans. In
attendance were BVGC members Gloria Roy, Jo Ann Ryan, Donna Bucci, Bucci, Jean
Chauvin, BVGC Veteran's Day Chairman Verdie Laws, and Dawn Thomason.
"Thank You" Daily Review -- July, 2014
Bayou Vista Garden Club presented The Daily Review with a gift basket of appreciation.
Pictured are Janice Verret, Daily Review lifestyles editor Diane Fears, and Donna Richard.
Patterson Healthcare Center -- April, 2014 Birthday Donation
Bayou Vista Garden Club presented Patterson Healthcare
Center Administrator Kaye Gussman with a cash donation to sponsor the April
birthday party for the residents. Pictured from left are BVGC member Dawn
Thomason, Gussman, BVGC Committee Chairman Verdie Laws, and PHC Activity
Coordinator Margaret Paul.
Earth Day -- April 22, 2014
Easter, 2014 -- Boulevard and BVCC
Wreaths Designed by Gloria Roy
November, 2013 -- BVGC Installs Christmas Decorations
BV Landmark and Bayou Vista Community Center (Janice Verret, Chairman & Kim Alcina, Wreath Designer)
November, 2013 -- CLECO Senior Linemen install Christmas ornaments along Southeast Boulevard and at the Bayou Vista Community Center. Assisting are Mark Richard, BVCC Maintenance Supervisor and Janice Verret, BVGC Christmas Community Chairman.
Veteran's Day, 2013
Bayou Vista Garden Club observed Veteran's Day 2013 at the Blue Star Marker on Southeast Boulevard. Ron Bucci, US Army, Specialist 5th Class (E5) - Vietnam era, placed the wreath in honor of all veterans.
In attendance were BVGC members Gloria Roy, Jo Ann Ryan, Bucci, Donna Bucci,
BVGC Veteran's Day Chairman Verdie Laws, Janice Verret, Dawn Thomason,
and Jean Chauvin.
In attendance were BVGC members Gloria Roy, Jo Ann Ryan, Bucci, Donna Bucci,
BVGC Veteran's Day Chairman Verdie Laws, Janice Verret, Dawn Thomason,
and Jean Chauvin.
Blue Star Marker Flag Donation
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4222 Ladies Auxiliary donated an American Flag to fly over the Blue Star Marker on Southeast Boulevard in Bayou Vista. Bayou Vista Garden Club members and Auxiliary members gathered for the presentation.
From left are BVGC members Janice Verret, Gloria Roy, JoAnn Ryan, Jean Chauvin, Ann Breaux, BVGC President Donna Bucci, BVGC Veterans Day Chairman Verdie Laws, Auxiliary President Paulette Lightsey, Auxiliary volunteer Richard Lightsey, Auxiliary member Ann Oncale, and VFW District 3 Commander Sherman Whiting.
From left are BVGC members Janice Verret, Gloria Roy, JoAnn Ryan, Jean Chauvin, Ann Breaux, BVGC President Donna Bucci, BVGC Veterans Day Chairman Verdie Laws, Auxiliary President Paulette Lightsey, Auxiliary volunteer Richard Lightsey, Auxiliary member Ann Oncale, and VFW District 3 Commander Sherman Whiting.
Memorial Day -- May, 2013
In observance of Memorial Day, an American Flag was placed at the memorial marker for 1st Sgt. Michael Bordelon who was killed May 10, 2005 during Operation Iraqi Freedom. On Arbor
Day 2006 a Sawtooth Oak was planted in his memory on the grounds of Claire House on Southeast Boulevard in Bayou Vista. 1st Sgt. Michael Bordelon served with the 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Ft. Lewis. The marker and tree were provided by the Bayou Vista Garden Club to serve as a reminder of his sacrifice and gift of freedom. Bordelon is the son of Bruce and Dolores Bordelon of Bayou Vista. Pictured from left are BVGC Arbor Day Chairman Donna Richard and Dolores
Bordelon.
Day 2006 a Sawtooth Oak was planted in his memory on the grounds of Claire House on Southeast Boulevard in Bayou Vista. 1st Sgt. Michael Bordelon served with the 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Ft. Lewis. The marker and tree were provided by the Bayou Vista Garden Club to serve as a reminder of his sacrifice and gift of freedom. Bordelon is the son of Bruce and Dolores Bordelon of Bayou Vista. Pictured from left are BVGC Arbor Day Chairman Donna Richard and Dolores
Bordelon.
Patterson Healthcare Center -- Christmas, 2012
Bayou Vista Garden Club spread the spirit of the holiday season by presenting Patterson Healthcare Center with a cash donation to provide Christmas gifts for the residents. Pictured from left are BVGC members Dawn Thomason, Chairman Jeannie Lawrence, PHC Activity Director Margaret Paul, and Verdie Laws.
Veteran's Day -- 2012
BVGC members place wreath at Blue Star Marker in observance of Veteran's Day.
In attendance: Dawn Thomason, Marge Williams, Gloria Roy, Veteran's Day Chairman Della Topham, and Sandra Blanco (not pictured)
In attendance: Dawn Thomason, Marge Williams, Gloria Roy, Veteran's Day Chairman Della Topham, and Sandra Blanco (not pictured)
"Thank You" Daily Review -- June, 2012
Bayou Vista Garden Club presented gift baskets of appreciation to The Daily Review recently. The Bayou Vista Garden Club Publicity Press Book, small club division, received second place at the 2012 Louisiana Garden Club Federation State Convention in Houma. BVGC wishes to express it thanks to Diane Fears and the staff of The Daily Review for its assistance in achieving its publicity goals. Pictured from left are BVGC Publicity Chairman Janice Verret and Diane Fears.
Patterson Healthcare Center, April, 2012 Birthday Party
Residents and guests at Patterson Healthcare Center were treated to a birthday party in April, courtesy of Bayou Vista Garden Club. Refreshments were served and birthday celebrants received gifts donated by the club. BVGC hostesses were, from left, Chairman Jeannie Lawrence, Verdie Laws, Marge Williams, and Kim Alcina.
Patterson Healthcare Center -- Christmas 2011
BVGC spreads holiday spirit by presenting $100 donation to provide Christmas gifts for residents.
BVGC member Verdie Laws
BVGC Chairman Jeannie Lawrence
PHC Activities Coordinator Liz Gahn
BVGC member Verdie Laws
BVGC Chairman Jeannie Lawrence
PHC Activities Coordinator Liz Gahn
Christmas Residential Lighting Contest
Bayou Vista Garden Club members Gloria Roy (seated, right end) and Janice Verret (standing, right end) assist in judging the Berwick Christmas residential lighting contests.
Veteran's Day, 2011
Bayou Vista Garden Club members place wreath at Blue Star Marker on Southeast Boulevard in honor of Veterans.
Patterson Healthcare Center -- Christmas 2010
BVGC spreads holiday spirit by presenting $100 donation to provide Christmas gifts for residents.
BVGC President Janice Verret
PHC Activity Assistant Margaret Paul
BVGC Chairman Verdie Laws
PHC Director of Nursing Myra Vizier
BVGC member Marge Williams
BVGC President Janice Verret
PHC Activity Assistant Margaret Paul
BVGC Chairman Verdie Laws
PHC Director of Nursing Myra Vizier
BVGC member Marge Williams
Residential Lighting Contests 2010
Judges
Seated--Berwick Garden Club -- Nikki Hall, Lynn Giroir, Linda Bryant
Patterson Garden Club -- Daisy Leblanc, Claire Sawyer, Iris Roy
BVGC members and guest judges "fuel up" on a feast prepared by BVGC members
before heading out to judge lighting in the community.
Patterson Garden Club -- Daisy Leblanc, Claire Sawyer, Iris Roy
BVGC members and guest judges "fuel up" on a feast prepared by BVGC members
before heading out to judge lighting in the community.