Forthcoming Events 2023

Masdevallia coccinea ‘Lilacena’ [Grower: S Craven]
Vanda Mikasa Blue [Grower: V Hayes]
Dendrobium ‘Snowflake’ [Grower: J Derham]
Den Softcane thyrsiflorum [Grower: V Hayes]

The Southern Suburbs Orchid Society (SSOS) meets on the first Wednesday of each month (except January) at the: N.G.Wishart Senior Citizens Hall, 964 Nepean Hwy,
Moorabbin. (Melways Ref. Map 77: D6)

If you are interested in attending, keep these dates and events in your diary/calendar to avoid disappointment.

Monthly Members Meetings: held 1st Wednesday of each month 7.30 pm (Help and advice session 7.00 pm)

January

No monthly members meeting.

February

Monthly Members Meeting | Wednesday 1st February 7.30 pm – Orchid Trivia Quizz – Peter Jeffery

  • Venue: N.G. Wishart Senior Citizens Hall, 964 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin

March

Monthly Members Meeting | Wednesday 1st March 7.30 pm (Help and advice session 7.00 pm)

  • Venue: N.G. Wishart Senior Citizens Hall, 964 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin

 April

Monthly Members Meeting | Wednesday 5th April 7.30 pm (Help and advice session 7.00 pm)

  • Venue: N.G. Wishart Senior Citizens Hall, 964 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin

May

Monthly Members Meeting | Wednesday 3rd May 7.30 pm (Help and advice session 7.00 pm)- Autumn Show

  • Venue: N.G. Wishart Senior Citizens Hall, 964 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin

Botanica Festival – Rippon Lea Estate, Elsternwick on Sunday 14th May, 2023 10.00am-3.00pm. open-air market in partnership with The Rose Street Market, informative garden tours and walks, displays and activities, plus so much more.

Interclub Invitational Challenge | Between Dandenong and District Orchid Club (DDOC), Mornington Peninsula Orchid Society (MPOS) and SSOS, hosted by MPOS on Friday 19th May, 2023, at the Langwarrin Community Centre, 2 Lang Road (cnr Warrandyte Road) Langwarrin commencing at 6:30pm with judging commencing at 7:30pm

June

Monthly Members Meeting | Wednesday 7th June, 7.30 pm (Help and advice session 7.00 pm)

  • Venue: N.G. Wishart Senior Citizens Hall, 964 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin

July

Monthly Members Meeting | Wednesday 5th July 7.30 pm (Help and advice session 7.00 pm)

  • Venue: N.G. Wishart Senior Citizens Hall, 964 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin

 August

Monthly Members Meeting | Wednesday 2nd August 7.30 pm (Help and advice session 7.00 pm)

  • Venue: N.G. Wishart Senior Citizens Hall, 964 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin

Melbourne Orchid Spectacular 2023 | Orchid Societies Council of Victoria Inc (OSCOV) Friday 25 – Sunday 27 August (Daily 9.00am-4.00pm)

  • Venue: KCC Park (State Dog Centre) 655 Westernport Hwy, Skye

September

Monthly Members Meeting | Wednesday 6th September 7.30 pm (Help and advice session 7.00 pm)

  • Venue: N.G. Wishart Senior Citizens Hall, 964 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin
Southern Suburbs Orchid Society (SSOS) Annual Spring Show | Saturday 23rd and Sunday24th September, 10.00 am – 4.00 pm (daily)

  • Venue: N.G. Wishart Senior Citizens Hall, 964 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin Entry admisssion $5

October

Monthly Members Meeting and Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Orchid Auction | Wednesday 4th October 7.30 pm (Help and advice session 7.00 pm)

  • Venue: N.G. Wishart Senior Citizens Hall, 964 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin

November

Monthly Members Meeting | Wednesday 1st November 7.30 pm (Help and advice session 7.00 pm)

  • Venue: N.G. Wishart Senior Citizens Hall, 964 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin

December

Annual Christmas Dinner and Trophy Awards Night | Wednesday 6th December (6.30 pm onwards)

  • Venue: TBC
 *N.B. Other social events to be confirmed and members will be notified via newsletter and at the monthly members meetings.

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