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      In-person meeting

      Sunday April 26, 2026 (12:30-4pm)


      Important!!  Please note our new location.  Please do not arrive before 12:30pm!

       

      Central Lions Seniors Recreation Centre

      11113 113 St, Edmonton AB


      Agenda



      12:30    Set-up 

                                                  

      1:00       Meeting (incl. library, plant sales and show table)


      2:00      Beginner's Month:

                    Special access to experienced member growers at multiple learning stations.            

                    Orchid care/culture information for various genera...

      Fred Pon - Cattleya

      Jim Wallbank - Ladyslippers (Paphs/Phrags)

      Dean Chesterman - Dendrobiums

      Darrell Albert -  Multiple Genera

      4:00       Takedown and clean-up                

                            

      Non-members entry fee $10

           Tea/coffee $2 / Lunch table $3 

      Membership Renewals are Due


      Please ensure you renew your Membership to be able to buy plants and supplies.        Payments can be made at the meeting. A debit machine will be available.

      Tea/coffee $2 / Lunch table $3

      A door fee of $10 will be charged to non-members


          2025/26 Meeting Dates

          Speakers and Events


          Mark your calendars!

          Subject to change. Speakers will be updated as the information becomes available

          September 28, 2025

          Seminar: Alex Malikov

          Topic: Catasetum Orchids 

          Culture Session: Pest Control


          October 26, 2025

          Seminar: TBA

          Topic:  TBA

          Culture Session: TBA

          1st Annual Keiki exchange: pot up your Dendrobium Keikis for sale or trade with other enthusiasts! 


          November 23, 2025

          Annual General Meeting with Executive Elections & Silent Auction


          No Meeting for December 2025


          January 25, 2026

          Seminar: Andrew Geimar, Roehampton Orchids

          Topic: Growing Phragmipediums in the home

          Culture Session: TBA


          February 22, 2026

          Seminar: Jenn Atkins

          Topic: Growing Vandas in the Great White North

          Culture Session: TBA


          March 22, 2026 

          SHOW PREP


          April 26, 2026

          Beginners’ Month


          May 24, 2026

          Seminar: TBA

          Topic: TBA

          Culture Session: TBA


          June 28, 2026 

          Seminar: TBA

          Culture Session: TBA
           

          Please note

          There are No Meetings in July, August or December


          Guests are always welcome!  If you'd like to come to a meeting to see what goes on, feel free to join us any time.  Please note that there is a $10.00 entry fee for guests, which is deducted from the membership fee upon joining.









          When & Where....

          Fourth Sunday of Every month 12:30P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

          (unless otherwise advised or over long weekends)

          MEETING TIMES: 12:00-4:00 P.M.

          Setup: 11:45 A.M.

          Show Table: 12:30 P.M.

          Culture Session: 12:30-1:00 P.M.

          OSA Member General Meeting: 1:00-1:30 P.M.

          Plant sales: 1:00 P.M. 

          Speaker of the month: 1:30-4:00 P.M.


          MEETING LOCATION: 

          Caernarvon Community Hall

          14830 118 St NW, Edmonton AB

          Please click here for 

          a map to our Monthly Meetings



          Source: Google Maps     

          The Society meets nine times per year, normally on the Fourth Sunday of the month.

          There are no meetings in July, August and December. We also try to avoid having meetings on major holidays, so check the meeting schedule on this website or your monthly newsletter for date


          Orchid Society of Alberta
          P.O. Box 31117, RPO Namao Centre
          Edmonton, AB T5Z 3P3

          email: orchids.alberta@gmail.com




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