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November 13th Meeting will be at the Cheshire Senior Center: Dave Sorokowsky ‘Don’t Fear the Slippers’
October 9th Meeting will be at the Farmington Senior Center: Kim Fedderson ‘A Look at Cymbidium’
September 11th Meeting will be our Annual Re-potting Clinic at the Cheshire Senior Center
August 11th Meeting will be at Black Rock State Park
June 12th Meeting will be at the Farmington Senior Center

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Upcoming Events

December 11, 2024
- COS Holiday PartyCOS Holiday PartyTime: 6:30 pm
  A celebratory night of orchids, food, and socializing! Farmington Senior Center
  321 New Britain Ave, Unionville, CT
January 8, 2025
- COS Meeting Cheshire: Topic TBDCOS Meeting Cheshire: Topic TBDTime: 7:00 pm
  Cheshire Senior Center
  240 Maple Ave
  Cheshire, CT 06410
January 17, 2025
- North Jersey Orchid Society Show & SaleNorth Jersey Orchid Society Show & SaleThe show is open to the public with free admission and parking. However, Rutgers Security requires that all cars on campus be registered. Car Registration Please register your car in advance. The show features spectacular orchid exhibits showcasing plants grown in homes and greenhouses across the tri-state area as well as world-renown vendors. Friday January 17: 12 Noon to 5 PM
  Saturday January 18: 10 AM to 5 PM
  Sunday January 19: 10 AM to 4 PM This show is brought to you by the North Jersey Orchid Society and the Rutgers University School of Environment and Biological Sciences Floriculture and Teaching Greenhouse. Cook Student Center, 59 Biel Rd, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
January 18, 2025
- North Jersey Orchid Society Show & SaleNorth Jersey Orchid Society Show & SaleThe show is open to the public with free admission and parking. However, Rutgers Security requires that all cars on campus be registered. Car Registration Please register your car in advance. The show features spectacular orchid exhibits showcasing plants grown in homes and greenhouses across the tri-state area as well as world-renown vendors. Friday January 17: 12 Noon to 5 PM
  Saturday January 18: 10 AM to 5 PM
  Sunday January 19: 10 AM to 4 PM This show is brought to you by the North Jersey Orchid Society and the Rutgers University School of Environment and Biological Sciences Floriculture and Teaching Greenhouse. Cook Student Center, 59 Biel Rd, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
January 19, 2025
- North Jersey Orchid Society Show & SaleNorth Jersey Orchid Society Show & SaleThe show is open to the public with free admission and parking. However, Rutgers Security requires that all cars on campus be registered. Car Registration Please register your car in advance. The show features spectacular orchid exhibits showcasing plants grown in homes and greenhouses across the tri-state area as well as world-renown vendors. Friday January 17: 12 Noon to 5 PM
  Saturday January 18: 10 AM to 5 PM
  Sunday January 19: 10 AM to 4 PM This show is brought to you by the North Jersey Orchid Society and the Rutgers University School of Environment and Biological Sciences Floriculture and Teaching Greenhouse. Cook Student Center, 59 Biel Rd, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
January 25, 2025
- Cape & Island Orchid Society Show & SaleCape & Island Orchid Society Show & SaleSaturday January 25 and Sunday 26, 2025 Join us at the Emerald Resort & Hyport Conference Center (formerly the Resort & Conference Center of Hyannis) from 9am – 5pm Saturday and 9am – 4pm Sunday or join us Friday evening for Dinner among the Orchids with exclusive pre-show access to the displays and vendor tables after dessert. (see Additional Details for menu ). Cost
  Admission: $10
  Two-day Pass: $15
  Children under 12 years: $5 (one- or two-day)
  Discount admission (Sunday 3-4 PM; available at the door
  only): $5; Children under 12 years: $2 Emerald Resort & Hyport Conference Center
  35 Scudder Ave, Hyannis, MA 02601
January 26, 2025
- Cape & Island Orchid Society Show & SaleCape & Island Orchid Society Show & SaleSaturday January 25 and Sunday 26, 2025 Join us at the Emerald Resort & Hyport Conference Center (formerly the Resort & Conference Center of Hyannis) from 9am – 5pm Saturday and 9am – 4pm Sunday or join us Friday evening for Dinner among the Orchids with exclusive pre-show access to the displays and vendor tables after dessert. (see Additional Details for menu ). Cost
  Admission: $10
  Two-day Pass: $15
  Children under 12 years: $5 (one- or two-day)
  Discount admission (Sunday 3-4 PM; available at the door
  only): $5; Children under 12 years: $2 Emerald Resort & Hyport Conference Center
  35 Scudder Ave, Hyannis, MA 02601
February 12, 2025
- COS Meeting Farmington: Greg Griffis from LongwoodCOS Meeting Farmington: Greg Griffis from LongwoodTime: 7:00 pm
  Farmington Senior Center
  321 New Britain Ave, Unionville, CT 06085
February 14, 2025
- Deep Cut Orchid Society Show & SaleDeep Cut Orchid Society Show & Sale26th ANNUAL show was February 14th, 15th & 16th, 2025!
  FREE ADMISSION - THANK YOU @ Dearborn Market, Holmdel NJ 2170 NJ-35, Holmdel, NJ 07733 Friday 12pm - 6pm, Saturday - 9am-6pm, Sunday 9am-4pm
  See hundreds of blooming orchids on display.
  Attend FREE lectures on how to take care of them. Thousands of plants for sale. Dearborn Market
  2170 NJ-35, Holmdel, NJ 07733
February 15, 2025
- Deep Cut Orchid Society Show & SaleDeep Cut Orchid Society Show & Sale26th ANNUAL show was February 14th, 15th & 16th, 2025!
  FREE ADMISSION - THANK YOU @ Dearborn Market, Holmdel NJ 2170 NJ-35, Holmdel, NJ 07733 Friday 12pm - 6pm, Saturday - 9am-6pm, Sunday 9am-4pm
  See hundreds of blooming orchids on display.
  Attend FREE lectures on how to take care of them. Thousands of plants for sale. Dearborn Market
  2170 NJ-35, Holmdel, NJ 07733
February 16, 2025
- Deep Cut Orchid Society Show & SaleDeep Cut Orchid Society Show & Sale26th ANNUAL show was February 14th, 15th & 16th, 2025!
  FREE ADMISSION - THANK YOU @ Dearborn Market, Holmdel NJ 2170 NJ-35, Holmdel, NJ 07733 Friday 12pm - 6pm, Saturday - 9am-6pm, Sunday 9am-4pm
  See hundreds of blooming orchids on display.
  Attend FREE lectures on how to take care of them. Thousands of plants for sale. Dearborn Market
  2170 NJ-35, Holmdel, NJ 07733
February 20, 2025
- CT Flower & Garden ShowCT Flower & Garden ShowSpring in February arrives annually at the Connecticut Convention Center! Explore exhibits overflowing with fresh flowers, plants, herbs, bulbs, seeds, gardening books, garden equipment & much more. View beautifully landscaped gardens full of greenery and stop by the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut design & horticulture competition. We also offer over 80 hours of seminars and demonstrations across a variety of topics. Hartford Convention Center
  100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103
February 21, 2025
- CT Flower & Garden ShowCT Flower & Garden ShowSpring in February arrives annually at the Connecticut Convention Center! Explore exhibits overflowing with fresh flowers, plants, herbs, bulbs, seeds, gardening books, garden equipment & much more. View beautifully landscaped gardens full of greenery and stop by the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut design & horticulture competition. We also offer over 80 hours of seminars and demonstrations across a variety of topics. Hartford Convention Center
  100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103
February 22, 2025
- Amherst Orchid Society Show & SaleAmherst Orchid Society Show & SaleText it. Tweet it. Facebook it. Flyer it. Put the word out.
  We love to share! Attendance at the annual Orchid Show is the major way the Amherst Orchid Society supports itself. Here are suggestions to tell your friends and family. Share your excitement about your show.
  Tell them about being able to buy a variety of plants from great vendors.
  Explain about the gorgeous displays put on by local clubs (the space is jam-packed with displays).
  They’ll hear wonderful informational speakers.
  It’s an educational, family-friendly experience. Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School
  80 Locust St. Northampton, MA
- CT Flower & Garden ShowCT Flower & Garden ShowSpring in February arrives annually at the Connecticut Convention Center! Explore exhibits overflowing with fresh flowers, plants, herbs, bulbs, seeds, gardening books, garden equipment & much more. View beautifully landscaped gardens full of greenery and stop by the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut design & horticulture competition. We also offer over 80 hours of seminars and demonstrations across a variety of topics. Hartford Convention Center
  100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103
February 23, 2025
- Amherst Orchid Society Show & SaleAmherst Orchid Society Show & SaleText it. Tweet it. Facebook it. Flyer it. Put the word out.
  We love to share! Attendance at the annual Orchid Show is the major way the Amherst Orchid Society supports itself. Here are suggestions to tell your friends and family. Share your excitement about your show.
  Tell them about being able to buy a variety of plants from great vendors.
  Explain about the gorgeous displays put on by local clubs (the space is jam-packed with displays).
  They’ll hear wonderful informational speakers.
  It’s an educational, family-friendly experience. Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School
  80 Locust St. Northampton, MA
- CT Flower & Garden ShowCT Flower & Garden ShowSpring in February arrives annually at the Connecticut Convention Center! Explore exhibits overflowing with fresh flowers, plants, herbs, bulbs, seeds, gardening books, garden equipment & much more. View beautifully landscaped gardens full of greenery and stop by the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut design & horticulture competition. We also offer over 80 hours of seminars and demonstrations across a variety of topics. Hartford Convention Center
  100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103
March 12, 2025
- COS Meeting Cheshire: Topic TBDCOS Meeting Cheshire: Topic TBDTime: 7:00 pm
  Monthly meeting Cheshire Senior Center
  240 Maple Ave, Cheshire, CT 06410
March 28, 2025
- New Hampshire Orchid Society Show & SaleNew Hampshire Orchid Society Show & Sale
March 29, 2025
- New Hampshire Orchid Society Show & SaleNew Hampshire Orchid Society Show & Sale
March 30, 2025
- New Hampshire Orchid Society Show & SaleNew Hampshire Orchid Society Show & Sale
April 9, 2025
- COS Meeting Farmington: Topic TBDCOS Meeting Farmington: Topic TBDTime: 7:00 pm
  Farmington Senior Center
  321 New Britain Ave, Unionville, CT 06085

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