About The Village Garden Club of La Jolla

The Village Garden Club was founded in 1974 by a small group of women with fresh ideas and much enthusiasm. Now, 47 years later we have a large, strong membership, each contributing and sharing their own unique talents. We meet in La Jolla, California, which is located in San Diego County. Our club is one of the most dynamic in the Palomar District, providing an outstanding schedule of programs, field trips, workshops and other activities throughout the year. The club's objectives continue to guide us in planning projects and programs.  

Meetings

Meetings are held generally on the 4th Thursday of the month, September through May,
except November and December, or as noted in the Spindrifter

Location: Good Samaritan Episcopal Church
4321 Eastgate Mall
San Diego, CA 92121

Time: 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. - Social hour with refreshments and table displays by committee members
         10:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. - Business Meeting
         11:30 A.M. to 12:15 P.M. - Program
       1 P.M - Lunch, when applicable
         1 P.M - Special Interest Programs/Workshops (if scheduled)

Executive Committee
2025-2026

Co-Presidents:
Janet Evans
Christy Wilson

1st Vice-President:
Chris Andrews

2nd Co-Vice-Presidents:
Taunya Daley
Beth Evanco

Recording Secretaries:
Mary Lippman
Donna Queen

Corresponding Secretary:
Vicki Turner

Treasurer:
Cindy Lococo
Mail: 1140 Wall Street #783
La Jolla, CA 92038-7033

Parliamentarian:
Chana Mannen

Membership Chair:
TBD

Immediate Past Co-Presidents:
Maureen McMahon
Marilyn Dronenburg

Advisor:
Ann Craig

Membership

There are three types of membership: 
Active, Supporting, and Life
Total membership is capped at 320 members.  

New membership is by application and all new members are accepted as Active members.  Each candidate for membership shall be sponsored by an Active member.  

Applications will be accepted in March 2026.   New Member Application forms will be available at the March meeting and online in March.  As space allows, new members will be selected by lottery after June 1.  

Priority shall be given to previous applicants.
Please email the club for more information about becoming a member. 

OBJECTIVES OF THE CLUB

To promote horticulture
To increase the knowledge of artistic use of plant material
To sponsor civic projects
To further the conservation of natural resources and wildlife
To preserve and beautify our environment

THEME FOR 2025-2026

Grow Where You Are Planted

THE SPINDRIFTER

The Spindrifter is our award-winning monthly newsletter that keeps members informed of club and committee activities, projects, upcoming events, and more. Circulated via email prior to the monthly meeting, the newsletter provides information about the program speaker, special interest workshops, field trips, committee reports, announcements about activities, and a calendar of upcoming events in the area.

THE YEARBOOK

Our yearbook is published once a year and is ready for distribution at the first meeting in September.
Every member receives a yearbook as it contains everything you need or want to know about the club.

Included in the yearbook:

* Member names with address, phone number, email address and photo
* Club officers
* Standing committee chairmen
* Meeting dates, times and programs
* Club projects
*Special Interest Programs and Workshops
* District, State and National Garden Club information
* Bylaws for the club