Past Programs

By Eric Gollannek

Director of The Saugatuck-Douglas History Center (SDHC), Eric Gollannek, will share the history of the LGBTQ community in Saugatuck. On September 4, 2021, the SDHC celebrates the opening of the exhibit “A Century of Progress: 100 years of LGBTQ History in Saugatuck-Douglas”. This timeline exhibit commemorates and celebrates the trailblazers that have made the community a ‘home for all’. We will learn about the SDHC and the places and people that make up this beautiful area on our west Michigan lakeshore.

By Linda Larocque

The STORYTELLERS, South Haven’s very own Senior Readers Theater group, sponsored by Van Buren County Senior Services, entertains you with a hilarious Christmas tale, performed by local thespians. There will be a talk back immediately following when you can ask questions of the actors and director and hopefully, perhaps even sign up to participate in one of their upcoming Senior Readers Theater productions. Membership meeting will follow program.

Open House Celebration from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. – all welcome.

Join the Scott Club in celebrating completion of the Climate and Ground Floor Renovation Project. This major initiative included replacing a 30-year-old furnace, adding air-conditioning, re-doing duct work, and renovating the ground floor meeting room. Come see the beautiful renovation, take a tour of the Literary Hall upstairs, and enjoy prepackaged refreshments. If you have never been inside the Scott Club – here is your chance! If it’s been a while, come see the refreshed space. Please enter on the ground level, east side of the building.

By Anna Krajecki

Scott Club President Anna Krajecki will report on the significant renovations to the ground floor of the Scott Club building, which included replacing the 30-year-old furnace, adding air-conditioning, and addressing a host of other building upgrades. The Climate and Ground Floor Renovation project was supported in part by grant funding from The Greater South Haven Area Community Foundation, Michigan Gas Utilities and Albemarle Foundation and employees at the South Haven facility. The “before and after” pictures will show how great our building looks!

By Meme Williamson and Becky Berry

One of South Haven Garden Club’s projects is Hospice Flowers. Meme Williamson and Becky Berry will speak about the project and how it has evolved over the years, from outdated flowers from the grocery stores to forcing bulbs for spring blooms in the winter.

By Jerry Shoup

Historian and author Jerry Shoup explores the Heinz Pickle business and its huge ups and downs during its 123-year history in Holland, Michigan. The dedication, creativity, commitment and perseverance of the Heinz Managers and Employees allowed Heinz Holland to survive and grow throughout its history.

By Renee Rush, Al-Van Humane Society

Al-Van is a no-kill animal shelter located in South Haven, MI. Their mission is to compassionately serve the companion animals in our community by providing the best shelter, adoptive homes, education, and resources available. Every pet deserves love, care, and above all, a home. Membership meeting will follow program.

Donations accepted: May 31st and June 2nd between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Sale: June 3rd and 4th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; June 5th from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

Support South Haven Scott Club’s major fundraiser by donating items in good condition and attending the sale to take advantage of some incredible bargains. Proceeds will help us maintain our Michigan Historic site and continue providing a rich variety of programs.