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, Unchanged: 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.
April
Monthly Members Meeting | Wednesday 1st April 7.30 pm (Help and advice session 7.00 pm) Guest Speakers: Val Cinege reporting on her latest orchid travels and Craig will discuss Cattleyas and there may be an early visit from the Easter Bunny.
- Venue: N.G. Wishart Senior Citizens Hall, 964 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin
May
Monthly Members Meeting and SSOS Autumn Show | Wednesday 6th May 7.30 pm (Help and advice session 7.00 pm). Guest speaker: Michael Coker
- Venue: N.G. Wishart Senior Citizens Hall, 964 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin
Botanica Festival – Rippon Lea Estate, Elsternwick Sunday 10 May Open-air market with wonderful, displays and activities, plus so much more. SSOS display, sales and advice The Stables. Dates TBC
Tri-Club Invitational Challenge between Dandenong and District Orchid Club (DDOC), Mornington Peninsula Orchid Society (MPOS) and SSOS. MPOS to host this year Friday 15 May
- Venue: MPOS Clubhouse – Langwarrin Community Centre, 2 Lang Road Langwarrin. Doors open 7pm. Meeting/Guest Speaker 8pm.
June
Monthly Members Meeting | Wednesday 3rd June, 7.30 pm (Help and advice session 7.00 pm) Speaker: Marianna Hawkins from White Hill Orchids – Zygopetalums
- Venue: N.G. Wishart Senior Citizens Hall, 964 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin
July
Monthly Members Meeting | Wednesday 1st 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 5th August 7.30 pm (Help and advice session 7.00 pm) How to prepare your plants for showing at the OSCOV Spectacular, later this month
- Venue: N.G. Wishart Senior Citizens Hall, 964 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin
Melbourne Orchid Spectacular 2025 |Orchid Societies Council of Victoria Inc (OSCOV) Date: Friday 29-Sunday 31 August
- Venue: KCC Park (State Dog Centre) 655 Westernport Hwy, Skye
September
Monthly Members Meeting | Wednesday 2nd September 7.30 pm (Help and advice session 7.00 pm) Preparing your plants and advice on showing your orchids at our forthcoming Annual Spring Show
- Venue: N.G. Wishart Senior Citizens Hall, 964 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin
Southern Suburbs Orchid Society (SSOS) Annual Spring Show | Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September, 10.00 am – 4.00 pm (daily). Set up Friday 18th September
- Venue: N.G. Wishart Senior Citizens Hall, 964 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin Entry admisssion $5 (non-members)
October
Monthly Members Meeting and Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Orchid Auction | Wednesday 7th 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 4th 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 2nd December (6.30 pm onwards) *Remember to wear your Name Badge
- 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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