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Members Only Events

We continue to offer meetings and speakers presenting on a variety of topics. We're starting off the year with virtual events in 2023 and hope to return to in-person activities this year. We're monitoring Covid concerns and will keep you posted. Our goal is to keep everyone safe, yet engaged!

TGHS Speaker Series
2023 Meeting Dates & Speakers' Programme - Mark Your Calendars and get ready to see fellow members at the community centre for 3 events!

OUR 2023 SPEAKER EVENTS: This year via Zoom and In Person (*)!
Feb. 15       Anna Leggatt    "Raised Beds & Planters"
March 15   Emma Biggs     "Trials & Tribulations of a Teenage Tomato Grower"
April 19      Anna Leggatt     "Seed Collecting"
May 17*     Carol Pasternak  "Monarchs, Mexico and a Message of Hope"
June 21*    Helen Battersby "Ideas for Designing with Edible Plants"
July 19*      Ian McCallum.   "All Seasons' Gradening
Sept. 20     Sean James.       "Fall Cleanup - The New Green Way"
Oct. 18       Sharona Goren.  "Let's Design!"
Our Speaker Presentations are the 3rd Wednesday of the month
at 7:30 p.m. 

If you're just getting to know our group, come join one of our events on Zoom. Hear a great speaker, learn some new gardening tips, and get to know us. We know you'll like what you see! Joining with a membership will give you the opportunity to participate in the remaining events of this year:

  • All Speakers' Presentations

  • Monthly Newsletters

  • Spring and Fall Plant Sales

  • Discounts with Garden Centre Partners

  • Our exclusive Photography Competitions and our Members' Art Show!

TGHS Workshops
Workshops - TBC  

When it is possible to meet in person, we will resume our workshops. Participant fees and location details to come.

TGHS Plant Sale Dates for May and September 2020
Spring and Fall Plant Sales - May 13 and September 9, 2023

These important fundraisers need members to make them happen! Sign up to help organize, and run our two annual plant sales.

TGHS Flower Show Dates for 2020
Flower Shows - ON HOLD
 

Fun and creative showcasing of Members' creations will resume when we are able to meet in person for Speaker presentations.

TGHS Terry Fox Run 2020
Thornhill Terry Fox Run - September 2023

In 2022 our team participated virtually in this annual event that raises funds and awareness for Cancer cures, treatments and support.

TGHS Awards Dinner 2020
Members' Dinner - November 2023: Plans under way

We are working on a year-end dinner back at the Heintzman House - catering, pay per person to participate. Details to come!

TGHS Civic Improvements
Community Beautification through Civic Improvements:
Volunteers Welcome!

Dates will be announced regarding the planting and maintaining of several community beautification sites. Watch for your monthly newsletter. 

TGHS Annual Garden Tour 2020
Annual Garden Tour
July 9, 2023

Purchase your tickets to participate in this tour of 10 beautiful Thornhill gardens. This event is open to the public so consider bringing your family and friends!

TGHS Members Tea 2020
Membership Tea-July 2023

This is an exclusive members only event! We are resuming this premier event for our members. Want to join us? It's not too late to purchase a membership and be a part of the fun!

TGHS Poppy Ceremony 2020
TGHS Lending Library
Poppy Ceremony -2023 November 10 at 11:00 a.m.

We'll hold an in-person event at the corner of Bayview and John. We also encourage you to participate in virtual ceremonies this year. Take a moment to remember those who have fought for our freedom and for our first responders.

TGHS Lending Library

As a member, you may borrow from a selection of useful horticultural books from our library. Request them and pick them up at the monthly meetings.

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