OUR PURPOSE

Our purpose is to encourage an interest in and an appreciation of our natural environment through sharing knowledge of gardening, conservation, ecology and wildlife habitat. Participation in Community Service is encouraged.
The Goshen Garden Club was established in 1933.

  • Officers/Executive Committee 2026

    President: Janice Martin / Vice President: Ellen Mentasti / Secretary: Barbara Tofield

    Treasurers: Sharon Coll & Kathe Skibisky / Past President: Rosemary Bonaguide

    Standing Committee Chairpersons

    BYLAWSRosemary Bonaguide, Lynne Deloy, Josephine Radocchio
    FALL FUNDRAISERJanice artin, Kathe Skibisky
    HEALING THERAPY &
    SENIOR GARDENING    		Rosemary Bonaguide
    HOSPITALITYJohanna Kimball, Lynn Deloy,
    Marianne Sabia
    LIBRARY FLOWERSCathy Nygren
    MEMBERSHIPKate Pease, Joanne Woldertz
    MEMORIAL WALKWAYCarl Contadini
    Donna Moody
    NOMINATINGEllen Mentasti, Marianne Sabia
    PARLIAMENTARIANRosemary Bonaguide
    PHOTOGRAPHEROpen
    SPRING PLANT SALEJohanna Kimball, Kathe Skibisky, Janice Martin, Darlene Stansfield, Mary Ellen Kennavane
    PROGRAMSMary Ellen Kennavane
    PROPERTIESRosemary Bonaguide
    PUBLICITYLynne Deloy
    SCHOLARSHIP PHILANTHROPYVicky Bothroyd
    SUNSHINEArlene Stewart
    TOWN BEAUTIFICATIONPam Rothacker, Darlene Stansfield
    WEBSITESharon Coll
    YEARBOOKTBD
    • BYLAWS: Rosemary Bonaguide, Lynne Deloy, Josephine Radocchio
    • FALL FUNDRAISER: Janice Artin, Kathe Skibisky
    • HEALING THERAPY & SENIOR GARDENING: Rosemary Bonaguide
    • HOSPITALITY: Johanna Kimball, Lynn Deloy, Marianne Sabia
    • LIBRARY FLOWERS: Cathy Nygren
    • MEMBERSHIP: Kate Pease, Joanne Woldertz
    • MEMORIAL WALKWAY: Carl Contadini, Donna Moody
    • NOMINATING: Ellen Mentasti, Marianne Sabia
    • PARLIAMENTARIAN: Rosemary Bonaguide
    • PHOTOGRAPHER: Open
    • SPRING PLANT SALE: Johanna Kimball, Kathe Skibisky, Janice Martin, Darlene Stansfield, Mary Ellen Kennavane
    • PROGRAMS: Mary Ellen Kennavane
    • PROPERTIES: Rosemary Bonaguide
    • PUBLICITY: Lynne Deloy
    • SCHOLARSHIP PHILANTHROPY: Vicky Bothroyd
    • SUNSHINE: Arlene Stewart
    • TOWN BEAUTIFICATION: Pam Rothacker, Darlene Stansfield
    • WEBSITE: Sharon Coll
    • YEARBOOK: TBD

  • Projects and Support – 2026

    PROJECT SUPPORTS
    Goshen Library Flowers
    Healing Therapy & Senior Gardening (HTSG) at area nursing facilities creating floral arrangements
    Scholarships for Region 20 High School Graduates & Alumni
    Support of Federation Projects
    Donations to Local Agencies on a rotational basis
    TOWN BEAUTIFICATION & GARDEN MAINTENANCE
    Camp Cochipianne Lodge Gardens
    Public Works Building ~ Red Barn & Memorial Walkway
    War Memorial ~ Town Hall
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    Encourage water conservation and recycling
    Promote organic gardening
    Provide information and support on environmental issues and practices
    MASTER GARDENERS
    The Master Gardener Program is an Educational Outreach Program that is part of the University of Connecticut Cooperative Extension System. The Program started in 1978 and consists of horticulture training and outreach components that focus on the community at large.
    Carl Contadini, MG 2007
    Pam Rothachker, MG 2009

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