South Down Home & Garden Club

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  • May 8th -- We will have a speaker from Prescott Farms with a talk about beekeeping and other helpful gardening topics.


  • June 12th -- We will have a presentation from the NH Fish and Game on NH Bears.



  • July 10th -- We will have a Craft activity making an ornament out of corks.




  • August 14th -- A Master Gardener from UNH will speak about growing an herb garden.


  • September 11th -- We will have a Hands-on lesson on CPR.



  • October 9th -- There will be a field trip to Canterbury Shaker Village with a private tour guide.


  • November 13th -- We will be making a Holiday Craft, to be determined.


  • December (Date TBD) -- We will hold our Annual Holiday Party - Date and details to be determined.


Designed to appeal to those with an interest in gardening, home decorating, crafts, entertaining and/or community involvement, the South Down Home & Garden Club is a social club that provides an ideal venue for new owners to make new friends and for existing owners to gather in fellowship. Meetings are scheduled from April through December, on the second Thursday of each month, and are held at 6:30 pm at the South Down Beach House. There are exceptions for special events, trips and the end of year Holiday Party. 

There are opportunities to become involved at a committee level within the Club. Currently, the South Down Home & Garden Club (SDH&GC) is co-chaired by Jan Forester and Sande Ambiehl. Marie Starski is the Club’s Treasurer with Paula Judge as the Club's Secretary. Marcia Messina is head of the Activities Committee, responsible for planning our monthly activities.  

The Beautification Committee is headed by Janet Dome. This committee is tasked with decorating South Down in the Fall, putting up scarecrows, hay bales, making the entrance to our community festive and signaling a significant change of seasons.  

The Sunshine Committee is headed up by Rose Hansford. Rose sees to it that if any member is in the midst of struggles through family or personal health challenges, members are able to send their best wishes and share their strength. 

While our 2025 year is set with programs, we are in need of those interested in leadership roles for next year. Please see Sande if you have any interest. 

There are nearly 60 members, although an average meeting will host 20 to 30 members. Our annual dues are $25, and cover program material costs and end of year donation to charity. Occasionally a program will require a fee for admission, in which case the Club attempts to defray part of the cost.  

In whichever neighborhood you live in, most likely one of your neighbors is a member of the SDH&GC. Please reach out to speak with them to learn if you would like to join. Our Club is growing and delighted to provide a venue for fostering friendships. 

If you have any interest in learning more about the South Down Home & Garden Club, or would like to add your email to upcoming announcements, please contact Jan at sdhomeandgardenclub@gmail.com or Sande Ambiehl at sandejean21@outlook.com.