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2026-27 Events Calendar

Programs and Trips & Tours
 

General Meetings are as follows on the 3rd Fridays of each month

(except December and June which are on the 2nd Fridays)
9:30 – 10:30 Social Hour
10:30-11:00 Club Business

11:00 to Noon Speaker

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PROGRAMS

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 Sept  2026​
Carnivorous Plants

 

Oct  2026​

Orchids

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Nov  2026​
 

December  2026 

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January  2027

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February  2027

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March  2027​

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April  2027

Flower Show

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May  2027 

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​June  2027

Officer Installation and review of the year

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2026-27  TRIPS AND TOURS

 

Friday, September, 25:    

Walk in the Park- Oso Creek @

Norman Murray Center, Mission Viejo

 

Friday, ​ October 23: 

Bower's Museum Tour ($15)  with lunch at Ada's Table within the museum

(Meet at LFGC clubhouse to carpool 9:00 a.m.)

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Friday, November 27:   

Waterwise Botanical Garden in Bonsai, CA (1 hr, 12 mins driving) Lunch at nearby cafes

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Tuesday, December 8:   10:00 a.m.

San Juan Capistrano Mission Tour.  Lunch on your own at nearby restaurants

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Friday, January 22   

Walk around the Lake in Rancho Santa Margarita.  Lunch at Carmelitas' on the lake.  Meet on the sidewalk below the restaurant

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Monday, February, 22:  

Hilbert Museum with lunch at theStreamliner Restaurant across the street ​

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Thursday, March 25:    

Bus tour to Huntington Botanical Gardens Meet at the LFGC clubhouse at 8:00 am sharp to board bus.  

ETA home, 5:30 depending on traffic

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Thursday, May 20:    

Heritage Hill Historical Park tour 10:00 a.m. 

  Picnic/ lunch following.

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Additional info on Trips & Tours

Friday, September 25, 2026.  (meet at Murray Center- 8:30a.m.)

Walk in the Park-Oso Creek Trail. Norman P. Murray Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo; BYOB-breakfast in the park.

Meet in the parking lot closest to the building; bring your breakfast foods for after our walk. Nice seating area to right of building.

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Friday, October 23, 2026 (meet at clubhouse to carpool 9:00)

Bower’s Museum Tour with lunch at Ada’s Table within the museum. Entrance fee: Seniors-$15, Adults-$18 (club may be paying)

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Friday, November 27, 2026 (meet at the clubhouse to carpool 9:00)

Waterwise Botanical Garden in Bonsall, CA (1 hr. 12 minutes driving)

Lunch places close by to choose from in Bonsall, within 10 miles. You can also bring a bag lunch as they have picnic tables in the garden area. Lunch options can be discussed with your carpool friends. 

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Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 10:00 a.m.

Mission San Juan Capistrano Tour - Seniors-$16, Adults-$19

Transportation: Please arrange carpools with friends in advance if you want to have lunch together at a restaurant of your choice after the tour.

Otherwise, meet at the clubhouse at 8:45 to carpool. (discuss lunch)

Lunch: It was not possible to make a large group reservation without reserving a banquet room (pricey), so lunch will be on your own. There are many restaurants to choose from for smaller parties, including the new River Street Market Place, or restaurants along Los Rios Street, Trevor at the Tracks, El Adobe, Heritage Barbeque and many more. 

 

Friday, January 22, 2027, 10:00 a.m. 

Walk around the Lake in Rancho Santa Margarita – lunch at Carmelita’s on the lake. Meet on the sidewalk below the restaurant.

When we see how many have signed up for this walk, I will make lunch reservations at Carmelita’s. This must be a confirmed sign up!

 

Friday, February 26, 2027   Meet at clubhouse to carpool-9:15

Take train or carpool to Hilbert Museum in Orange and lunch afterwards at the Streamliner Restaurant. Our 10:30 tour reservation is limited to 20, so sign up early!  A few of us took the train to the Hilbert, it was a lot of fun, and the station is right at the museum. If driving, there is a parking structure close to the museum, $7; the museum is free. The Streamliner Restaurant has very good food, right across the parking lot from the museum.

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Thursday, March 25, 2027. The Bus is Back!

Bus Tour to Huntington Botanical Gardens (meet at clubhouse 8:00 sharp or earlier) Bus to board at 8:15 sharp! No tardiness, please! *To guarantee a seat on bus, you must pay $10 (non-refundable)*. Tour Coach cost, provided by LFGC! Garden Admission: Seniors-$24, Adults-$29. Check out the website, there are five restaurants to have lunch, one, the Tea Room, requires reservations.  The bus holds 45 passengers (club members only). ETA to home (clubhouse) 5:30, depending on traffic. 

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Thursday, May 20, 10:00. Heritage Hill Historical Park Tour -Lake Forest. Picnic/lunch/potluck-food to share? TBD  

Please keep in mind that our events are subject to change.
Please contact the chair person of the each commitee for any answers you may need.

22921 Ridge Route Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630

Email: LakeForestGardenClub@gmail.com

LFGC is a 501 (c) (3) Organization Tax ID # 51-0643754 (Charitable Trust #CT0224814 )

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