{"id":8118,"date":"2026-08-26T20:58:08","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T19:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/crosby\/?p=8118"},"modified":"2026-08-26T20:58:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T19:58:08","slug":"summer-in-the-garden-with-friends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/crosby\/2026\/08\/26\/summer-in-the-garden-with-friends\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer in the Garden with Friends"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4>Crosby Soroptimists recently held a highly-successful garden party.<\/h4>\n<p>Soroptimist Julie Swift hosted the event in her beautiful garden. Club members, family and friends came together to enjoy sunshine, lively conversation and the stunning setting.<\/p>\n<p>The club\u2019s fundraising team organised the day. There were games (including Jenga, bowls and beanbag-tossing), a magnificent buffet and the inevitable raffle. A sales table of gardenalia attracted much interest.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=&#8221;white&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_media_grid element_width=&#8221;3&#8243; grid_id=&#8221;vc_gid:1787773490115-4d22735e-ac69-8&#8243; include=&#8221;8125,8124,8120,8122&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sandy Taylor, fundraising lead, said: \u201cAs ever, an event like this is the culmination of planning, effort and teamwork. Julie and her family really entered into the spirit, and we are most grateful for their support.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe proceeds of the garden party will add to Crosby Soroptimists\u2019 annual charitable donations. 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