Next SABS Meeting: Feb 10, 2024 Annual Potluck & Bonsai Bingo LA Arboretum– Palm Room
President’s Corner
Merry Christmas to all!
I hope you have a wonderful holiday season. The Club does not have a scheduled meeting in Dec so our members can enjoy the holidays.
It became necessary for our Board to cancel the Annual Potluck Dinner at the January 2024 meeting because of a conflict with the Baikoen Winter Silhouettes Show Reception on the same night. I encourage everyone to attend the reception in Ayres Hall at the Arboretum on January 13 at 6:00pm.
The SABS Board met in November and decided to move the Potluck dinner and program to the Feb 10, 2024 meeting at the Arboretum. So we hope to see you all in February.
Our November workshop with Robert Hoogeveen was a great learning experience for all who brought trees. Robert spent time with each participating member and provided his thoughts and suggestions for how to move the tree designs forward. All of our members learned from listening to Robert’s ideas.
We currently have club officer and chairman positions that need to be filled in order for the SABS Club to continue operating successfully in 2024. Positions needing to be filled include: President, Treasurer, Website Manager & Newsletter Editor, Raffle Chairman, Membership Chairman & Hospitality Chairman. Anyone willing to help us out and consider filling these positions should contact me. In order to prepare new officers and chairmen to take over these positions, we need volunteers as soon as possible.
~Dave
Members Corner
All Southern California Bonsai Clubs also belong to Golden State Bonsai Federation —GSBF is the statewide governing body for bonsai clubs in the state of California.
Check out their website at www.gsbfbonsai.org for information and updates for all that is happening locally and statewide.
For SABS info & club history check out our website at www.sabonsai.org
Helen & Jim Barrett, Jerry Banuelos, Y S Farn, Mike Kelly, Dave Miles, Wendy Tsai, Becky Villasenor
SABS appreciates your support !!!!
Next Meeting Date: Feb 10, 2024 Time: 6pm Location: Palm Room LA Arboretum
2023-24 Monthly Mtg Dates Feb 10, 2024— Annual Mtg & Potluck Dinner large raffle table program: Bonsai Bingo
club will provide main dish, bring your favorite appetizer, salad or dessert
Come Join Us in 2024
Upcoming Bonsai Community Events
Jan. 13-14, 2024 Baikoen Winter Silhouettes Show, 60th edition L.A. County Arboretum, Ayres Hall 10a-4:30p each day Reception on Saturday at 6pm Contact joegalgoul@yahoo.com for additional info
Next SABS Meeting: Nov 11, 2023 7p LA Arboretum– Palm Room
BOARD MEETING: 6pm (before general meeting)
We will finally be back at the Arboretum in the Palm Room for the November 11 meeting and will start at our regular time of 7:00pm. To finish out the year, we are having a “Bring-Your-Own-Tree” Workshop supervised by Robert Hoogeveen. Everyone who attended the Oct. meeting at Matt Denny’s Ale House learned of Robert’s credentials, experience and talent for styling bonsai trees. He will be at the November meeting to look at members’ trees and make suggestions on how to move your tree to the next level.
We encourage members to bring a tree to work on and the tools and wire you might need. As Robert moves from tree to tree, club members will also be available to help you if needed. Depending on the number of trees brought in, Robert may have time to revisit trees that have been worked on for follow-up. This will be a great opportunity for advice and learning how to develop your tree and should be enjoyable for all levels of experience with bonsai. We are all friends in bonsai, so don’t be shy. Bring a tree and join in on the fun.
President’s Corner
The weather has finally started to cool. It got very hot at the end of October, and I hope all of your trees survived the heat. We should see Fall colors in our deciduous trees soon. I have not seen any foliage coloring in our area yet, but it will come.
It is the time of year when we can generally start cutting back on our watering, but be mindful of any heat waves that might blow in. Warm Santa Ana winds can dry out roots quickly. Visit your trees daily, check the soil, and you will know when it is time to water.
Now is a good time to clean up around our benches, removing dead leaves and soil debris. You can remove dead leaves from deciduous trees that have not fallen off.
Insects and fungus can be a problem during the dormant winter months. There are a lot of good products available to control them. Read the labels for recommended use with potted plants, and protect the roots from being damaged by chemicals. When spraying foliage, cover the soil area so the spray doesn’t drip onto the soil.
I hope you enjoy the coming holiday season.
~Dave
Members Corner
Welcome New Members:
Jason & Renee Chan & sons Phiroze Titina
Santa Anita Bonsai Society is one of the oldest clubs in SoCAL– join us any time…. 2023-24 Annual dues are $20 for Individuals and $25 for family memberships. Dues may be paid by cash or check.
If you are unable to attend a meeting but would like to support SABS please contact Lorraine at LMiles@sabonsai.org to receive a mail –in membership form.
Golden State Bonsai Federation—GSBF is the statewide governing body for bonsai clubs in the state of California. Check out their website at www.gsbfbonsai.org for information and updates for all that is happening locally and statewide.
A special “Thanks” to everyone who attended & purchased food at our Oct Matt Denny Alehouse Meeting. It was a very large scrumptious menu. Managers Scott and Kerrie & staff were so accommodating to our group. Matt Denny’s Ale House might be a great place to stop in for dinner before a meeting
October 2023 Meeting Highlights
Our adventure meeting at Matt Denny’s Ale House was a big hit. Some members want to meet there regularly, but we will keep it in our toolbox for possible use again when needed. The food was great with a wide variety available on the menu. The staff took good care of us, and they also enjoyed keeping an eye on the developing bonsai styled by Robert Hoogeveen.
Robert worked on an olive tree that the club had purchased at Eastern Leaf Nursery during our previous meeting. He initially talked about the alternating leaf structure and explained that vertical pointing leaves will promote branching also vertical, up or down. Conversely, horizontal leaves lead to branches growing horizontally, side to side. By keeping this in mind, you can prune directionally based on where you want branches to go. Robert also explained the importance of hiding your pruning cuts by cutting just ahead of a front facing horizontal leaf, so the cut isn’t visible from the front. He took the time to walk around the room and show everyone, close-up what the cut looked like. He learned this from John Naka, and he shared many memories of his time as a student of John Naka.
Robert explained the reasons for his branch choices and placement as he removed branches that were not needed for the styling he was pursuing. When finished, the olive had been transformed from a bush to an elegant young bonsai, ready to fill out to its styled potential.
Susan Dao was the lucky raffle winner of Robert’s tree.
Thanks again to Robert for his wonderful presentation.
“Thank You” to our October Raffle Donors
Helen & Jim Barrett Jerry Banuelos, Sue Cook Manuel Dizon Mike Kelly Dave Miles Vic Shelton
The Table was very full, and many members left with new worthwhile bonsai items
SABS appreciates your support !!!!
2023-2024 Monthly Meeting Dates
Nov 11— Location: LA Arboretum “bring your own tree “ Workshop hosted by Robert Hoogeven
Dec 2023—- no meeting HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Jan 13, 2024– This meeting has been cancelled all members are encouraged to attend the Baikoen Silhouette Show and Reception the weekend of Jan 13-14 at the Arboretum
Feb 10,2024— Annual Mtg Potluck Dinner with large raffle table program: “Bonsai Bingo” club will provide main dish bring your favorite appetizer, salad or dessert more details in the holiday newsletter
Please bring your own and maybe something to share with our group
Water provided
Upcoming Events
Nov 4-5 California Bonsai Society 66th Annual Exhibit Huntington Botanical Gardens 1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino, 10a-4p, demos at 1p daily. Visit www.Huntington.org for information on the need for reservations
Nov 18 Fresno Bonsai Society Fall Sale and Auction 8a-2p Clovis Botanical Garden 945 Clovis Ave. Clovis
Jan. 13-14, 2024 Baikoen Winter Silhouettes Show, 60th edition L.A. County Arboretum, Ayres Hall, 10a-4:30p watch for further details
COME JOIN US
Next Meeting
Date: Nov 11, 2023 Time: 7 pm
Location: Palm Room LA Arboretum 301 N Baldwin Ave Arcadia, CA 91007
Visit our website at: www.sabonsai.org Founding President/Sensei Jim Barrett
Next SABS Meeting: Oct 14, 2023 6 pm Matt Denny’s Ale House 145 E Huntington Dr Arcadia, CA
Our October 14 meeting location will be a first for us. When we are blocked from meeting at the Arboretum because of concerts, etc., we try to meet at a location as close to the Arboretum as we can to avoid inconveniencing our members coming from all directions. So, for October, we will meet in an outside covered patio at Matt Denny’s Ale House in Arcadia There is ample public parking directly behind the restaurant through an east/west alley and street parking in front. We will start at 6:00pm and we encourage members to order food if they wish (any purchased liquid refreshment is acceptable at the meeting).
Our guest demonstrator for the meeting will be Robert Hoogeveen, who has attended several of our meetings recently. Robert joined the Orange County Bonsai Society in 1976 and started taking formal lessons from the four main founders of the club in 1977. All four of his teachers, Francis Watari, Tets Tsukamoto, Mie Mizusawa and Jim Takeda were students of John Naka. Formal lessons lasted three years at which time Robert began to do demonstrations for local clubs and at the OCBS shows. He started working with John Naka when he was old enough to drive and worked under his mentorship at John Naka’s home in L.A. for many years. Robert continues to enjoy the bonsai art after 47 years and does workshops and demonstrations for clubs and other interested parties.
Robert will be working on an olive tree for our demonstration, and it will then go in the raffle. Come and join us for another interesting adventure in bonsai.
President’s Corner
I want to take a moment to thank all our members for their patience with the many changes in meeting locations we have experienced. I hope the different venues have been interesting for all. We have one more with this month’s meeting at the Ale House, and then we will return to the Arboretum in November for our final meeting of this year.
October will be full of bonsai experiences, so check “Upcoming Events” for the listings. In particular, the Chino Bonsai Club will host their 3rd Annual Bonsai Exhibit on Oct 7-8 in San Gabriel. This is always a great show with exceptional trees on display along with the demonstrations, raffles, auctions, reception and vendors. More info is included in our Upcoming Community Events Section. Another great event will be the GSBF Bonsai Rendezvous Oct. 20-22 in Santa Nella. The headliner is Bjorn Bjorholm, and there will be workshops, demonstrations, auctions and vendors. It is a wonderful event for anyone wanting a complete bonsai weekend experience. Check the website for what is still available. www.gsbfbonsai.org/2023-rendezvous
If you are interested in starting trees from seed, now is a good time to collect seeds in preparation for planting. There are acorns on the ground or ready to drop from oak trees everywhere, and there are seeds for a variety of trees available on-line. Good instructions for planting are also available on-line. An advantage to having a seedling is you can create movement early and grow a bonsai you styled from scratch. You can have a shohin tree in a short time! ~Dave
Members Corner
Santa Anita Bonsai Society is an amazing club– join us any time…. 2023-24 Annual dues are $20 for Individuals and $25 for Family memberships. Dues may be paid by cash or check. If you are unable to attend a meeting but would like to support SABS please contact Lorraine at LMiles@sabonsai.org to receive a mail–in membership form.
We’re trying something new– meeting at a restaurant. Matt Denny’s Ale House has graciously provided their outside patio for our evening meeting including Robert Hooveveen’s demo and a raffle table. Food and beverages will be available from the Ale House menu thru out the evening. You do not need to purchase to attend but if you happen to get hungry or thirsty while you are there, your purchases will help support SABS.
A special “Thanks” to everyone who shared refreshments at the Sept meeting Wendy, Peter & Marissa, Jaiden & Naomi, Susan &Huong, Lorraine
“thank you” to our Sept Raffle Donors
Steve & Judy Anthony, Jerry Banulos, Helen & Jim Barrett, Jason Chan, Sue Cook, Manuel Dizon, Y.S. Farn, Mike Kelly, Peter Macasieb, Dave Miles, Bryan Nicholson, Ken Teh
SABS appreciates your support !!!!
September 2023 Meeting Highlights
The September meeting was held at the Eastern Leaf Nursery in Chino and hosted by the owners Jason and Rene Chan. Many members took advantage of the opportunity to browse through the pre-bonsai tree material available at the nursery and purchase trees and other bonsai related items prior to the meeting.
Jason welcomed club members to his outdoor work area, with weather cooperating and providing a comfortable setting to watch Jason’s demonstration. He had a nice, bushy San Jose juniper on his worktable for the demo. He immediately drew members into the design process by asking for input on the best front for the tree. Many options were suggested, and once agreement was reached, Jason began his styling work. He continually explained his work as he progressed, so everyone knew what he was doing and why. Members were asked for their opinions on which branches to save and which ones to remove. It made for a wonderful learning experience as he worked the tree into a very nice informal upright style.
When the demo was finished, we held our raffle, and we thank Eastern Leaf for the donations they made to the raffle.
Christian Lebano was the lucky winner of Jason’s tree
2023 SABS Monthly Meeting Dates
Oct 14 — Location: Matt Denny’s Ale House, Arcadia, CA Demo: Robert Hoogeveen
Nov 11— Location: LA Arboretum Demo: TBA
Dec 2023 — no meeting HAPPY HOLIDAYS
SABS Meeting Refreshment Schedule– Oct 14
Food, appetizers & drinks available for purchase during this meeting (purchases help support SABS)
Upcoming Community Events
Oct 7-8 Chino Bonsai Club 3rd Annual Bonsai Exhibit 261 S. Junipero Serra Dr., San Gabriel. Sat. hrs. 9a-5p, Sun., 9a-3:30p demonstrations, silent and live auctions, and raffle both days
Oct 8 Bonsai Swap Meet 10a-12noon Woodley Park, 6350 Woodley Ave, Van Nuys email for more info: minguseyes@gmail.com
Oct 20-22 GSBF Bonsai Rendezvous Hotel Mission De Oro, Santa Nella 209-826-4444 for reservations (rooms going quickly, other motels in town) go to www.gsbfbonsai.org/2023-rendezvous for info. additional workshop options were released on Aug 1
Nov 4-5 California Bonsai Society 66th Annual Exhibit Huntington Botanical Gardens 1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino 10a-4p, demos at 1p daily
Come Join Us for an evening of Food, Fun a raffle table & an amazing Demo by Robert Hoogeveen
Date: Oct 14,2023 Time: 6 pm Location: Matt Denny’s Ale House 145 E. Huntington Dr Arcadia, CA
Next SABS Meeting: Sept 9, 2023 6pm Eastern Leaf Nursery 3826 Riverside Dr. Chino, CA
We have a new experience planned for our Sept. 9 meeting. We will meet at the Eastern Leaf Nursery in Chino at 6:00pm and have the owner, Jason Chan as our demonstrator. This will also be a shopping opportunity for anyone looking for pre-bonsai tree material or anything else bonsai related; tools, pots, wire, soil, etc. There will be some time to look around the nursery and shop at 6:00pm, but you are welcome to arrive earlier if you like for more time.
We will have a raffle table, so be sure to bring something for the table.
There may be a shortage of chairs for the demo area (outside under cover), so we are encouraging member to bring your own folding chair. We have ample room for seating for the demo.
Jason and his wife Renee founded Eastern Leaf in 2004 for bonsai enthusiasts of all levels. They recently moved into a new location in Chino where we will meet; 3826 Riverside Dr., Chino (just east of a succulent plant nursery on the same side of the street)
President’s Corner
As we move into September, the strong summer growth patterns of most of our trees will begin to slow down. We have been working hard to keep our trees in the shapes we intended. We can now start cutting back on pruning and start to enjoy the changes in color in our deciduous trees.
It is a good time to cut back on nitrogen-based fertilizers and turn to more potash and phosphorus. This will help trees through the coming winter. You can gather tree seeds to store through the winter for spring planting. I don’t think we ever over the joy and anticipation of seeing new trees when they first pop up through the soil.
You can take new cuttings, but they should be limited to hardwood specimens or tropical varieties. I have taken some cuttings from my gmelina tree and one of my foemina junipers in early Aug., and they are doing fine so far. Enjoy the coming Fall season. ~Dave
Members Corner
Santa Anita Bonsai Society is an amazing club– join us any time….2023-24 Annual dues are $20 for Individuals and $25 for family memberships. Dues may be paid by cash or check.
If you are unable to attend a meeting but would like to support SABS contact Lorraine at LMiles@sabonsai.org to receive a mail –in membership form
Our September meeting will be held at Eastern Leaf Nursery, 3826 Riverside Dr,. Chino, Ca. (just east of a succulent plant nursery on the same side of the street. Please bring along a chair to have a guaranteed seat.
We’re trying something new– “ad lib” Refreshments! If you feel like sharing a tasty treat with others who love to eat please bring an appetizer, snack or dessert to add to our refreshment table. Water is provided.
Thanks to everyone who shared refreshments at the August meeting
Aug 2023 Meeting Highlights
Our August meeting was part 2 of our pyracantha air-layering project. As a recap, part 1 was done in April when Peter Macasieb demonstrated the air-layering process. Members had a chance to perform the process on one of three tall pyracantha trees. A total of 28 air-layers were done, and Peter took care of the material while the new roots developed.
We met at Peter’s home in August. All members who participated in part 1 of the project got to pot up a shohin-sized pyracantha, cut from the mother trees, and take it home. Each of the remaining attendees at the Aug. meeting, who wanted a chance to also take home one of the air-layered pyracanthas were given a raffle ticket. Tickets were randomly drawn and the remaining new trees went home with the ticket holders.
The air-layering project was developed by Peter & Mike Kelly for SABS. All of the air-layers rooted successfully and were potted. Thanks again to Peter and his assistant, Mike, for their work on this program.
We also had a large number of items on the raffle table and many happy winners… it is a tremendous help to the club and our ability to remain viable.
Photos by Becky V.
A Special thank you to our August Raffle Donors
Steve Anthony, Jerry Banulos, Helen & Jim Barrett, Big Joe, Marge Blasingame, Sue Cook, Dan & Wanda Denesi, Y.S. Farn, Mike Kelly, David & Debra Mauzy-Melitz, Dave Miles, Bryan Nicholson, Vic Shelton, Bill Ward
SABS appreciates your support !!!
2023 Monthly Meeting Dates
Sept 9 Location: Eastern Leaf Nursery, Chino Demo: Jason Chan
Oct 14 Location: Matt Denny’s Ale House, Arcadia, CA Demo: Robert Hoogeveen
Nov 11 Location: LA Arboretum Demo: TBA
Meeting Refreshment Schedule
Something New- “ad lib” Refreshments
Snacks & Appetizers & Desserts
Sept 9 Please bring your favorite snack, appetizer or dessert to share
Upcoming Events
Sept 22-24 Kofu Kai Bonsai Show at the Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana 10a-4p
Oct 7-8 Chino Bonsai Club 3rd Annual Bonsai Exhibit 261 S. Junipero Serra Dr., San Gabriel. Sat.hrs. 9a-5p, Sun., 9a-3:30p, demonstrations, silent and live auctions, and raffle both days
Oct 8 Bonsai Swap Meet, 10a-12noon Woodley Park, 6350 Woodley Ave, Van Nuys email for more info: minguseyes@gmail.com
Oct 20-22 GSBF Bonsai Rendezvous Hotel Mission De Oro, Santa Nella 209-826-4444 for reservations (rooms going quickly, other motels in town) go to www.gsbfbonsai.org/2023-rendezvous for info. additional workshop options released on Aug 1
Nov 4-5 California Bonsai Society 66th Annual Exhibit, Huntington Botanical Gardens 1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino 10a-4p, demos at 1p daily
Next SABS Meeting: Aug 12, 2023 6pm At the home of Peter & Marissa Macaseib West Covina, CA
Our August 12 meeting will be another road trip. We will meet at the home of Peter and Marissa Macasieb in West Covina. Again, we will meet at 6:00pm to take advantage of the daylight.
The meeting will be part two of our air-layering project that began at the April meeting. In April Peter showed us how to make the girdling cuts on a large pyracantha that were necessary for an air-layer form of propagation. Members then participated by making the cuts and attaching small pots with soil to individual pyracantha branches on the tall mother tree. Peter has taken care of the tree since April, and the individual air-layers are ready to be removed. Members will now have the opportunity to separate an air-layered, shohin-sized pyracantha as an individual tree. Hopefully, all our members who participated in part one of this project will finish with part two and take home a new tree.
We encourage everyone to attend whether you took part in the project or not to finish learning the project details. Air-layering is a great way to propagate new trees and can easily be replicated by anyone wishing to try.
Come and enjoy the learning experience and also take advantage of seeing Peter’s amazing bonsai collection at the same time.
President’s Corner
We have experienced a prolonged heatwave in July, and I am sure there will be more heat to follow. Water is always a critical component of our tree care. Try to water early in the morning, so water can soak in well before the heat evaporates it. The soil in small pots will naturally dry out quicker and probably need additional watering on 100 degree-plus days. Misting is a great addition also. If you have a “mist” setting on your hose nozzle, you can mist your trees sometime during the day to help slow down evaporation and help prevent leaf burning. Shade cloth (available at most nurseries) can help a lot by keeping the direct sunlight broken up during the heat of the day. Shade cloth and misting can work together to help our trees weather the hottest days of summer. ~Dave
Members Corner
Santa Anita Bonsai Society is an amazing club– join us any time…. Annual dues are $20 for Individuals and $25 for family memberships. Dues may be paid by cash or check. If you are unable to attend a meeting but would like to support SABS please contact Lorraine at LMiles@sabonsai.org to receive a mail –in membership form.
For security reasons we are not posting address and directions for the August meeting. Most of us have been to Peter & Marissa’s and know the way. If this is your 1st time visiting please contact Lorraine at LMiles@sabonsai.org or other SABS members for directions & information.
We’re trying something new– “ad lib” Refreshments! The sign up sheet was blank this month so, if you feel like sharing a tasty treat with others who love to eat please bring an appetizer, snack or dessert to add to our refreshment table. Water is provided.
A special “thank you” to all who brought appetizers, snacks and desserts to our July Meeting at David & June’s: Judy Anthony, Manuel Dizon, David & June Nguy, Vic Shelton, Wendy Tsai
July 2023 Meeting Highlights
We have been excluded from having meetings at the Arboretum because of summer concerts for many years now. As a result, we have had to use alternative meeting locations. We have been very fortunate in that we have established a tradition of being able to meet at two very special venues. In August we will have a meeting at the home of Peter Macasieb and be surrounded by his inspiring bonsai collection.
In July we had our annual trip to the home of David and June Nguy. We were excited to have the opportunity to not only have a great demonstration, but to walk through one of the best collections of bonsai trees available in Southern California. The setting, with the trees and tea house created such an amazing atmosphere for bonsai enthusiasts. David is such a good teacher, talking so well about tree design and wiring. We always leave with a better understanding of our art form, and we appreciate the wonderful hospitality provided by both David and June.
Thank you David & June !!!!
During the evening, David designed and styled a beautiful juniper tree for our members. We learned a lot from the experience
and Susan Dao was the lucky winner of the demo tree
Photos by Anthony A & Mike K – many thanks!
A Special thank you to our July Raffle Donors
Jerry Banuelos, Sue Cook, Mike Kelly, Christian Lebano, Bryan Nicholson, Wendy Tsai
And to all who so generously purchased raffle tickets SABS appreciates your support !
2023 Monthly Meeting Dates
Aug 12 Location: in West Covina Demo: Peter Macasieb Air Layering part 2
Sept 09 Location: Eastern Leaf Nursery Demo: Jason Chan
Aug 12 “ad lib” Refreshments Please bring your favorite snack, appetizer or dessert to share
Upcoming Community Events
Sept 22-24 Kofu Kai Bonsai Show at the Bowers Museum www.kofukai.org 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana 10a-4p
Oct 20-22 GSBF Bonsai Rendezvous, Hotel Mission De Oro, Santa Nella 209-826-4444 for reservations (rooms going quickly, other motels in town) www.gsbfbonsai.org/2023-rendezvous for info Just announced– additional workshop options to be released on Aug 1
Come Join Us
Next Meeting Date: Aug 12, 2023 Time: 6 pm Location: Home of Peter & Marissa Macasieb, West Covina, CA
At the home of David & June Nguy Shisei-En Bonsai Garden Chino, CA
It is time for our summer road trips. We begin with our July 8 meeting being held at the home of David and June Nguy. They will be hosting our meeting at their home in Chino. David and June are long-time, gracious supporters of our club, and it is a real pleasure and treat for our members to have the opportunity to view their wonderful bonsai collection. We will start the meeting at 6:00pm rather than our normal start time, to take advantage of the sunlight hours. Members are invited to come early to have the time to walk through the Shisei-En Bonsai Garden and also see their beautiful Tea House. We are asking members to bring appetizers or a dessert for refreshments and water will be supplied.
David will be our demonstrator for the evening, and it will be very instructive. He will talk a lot about the basics of bonsai as he works and encourage questions during the styling process. This will be an opportunity for us to have one of the best bonsai artists in the world share his talents exclusively for us.
David is well known throughout the bonsai world for his work with California junipers and Japanese black pine. He has studied with Harry Hirao, Ben Oki, and Ernie Kuo. David has traveled to Japan and studied with Masahiko Kimura.
David has traveled throughout the United States doing demonstrations and participating as a headliner at bonsai conventions. He has been active with the Golden State Bonsai Federation for many years and currently leads the Chino Bonsai Club.
Come join us for an exciting night of bonsai.
President’s Corner
It looks like our regular morning overcast is giving way to a warm summer. If you haven’t done your black pine candle pruning and needle pulling, get to it. If you aren’t sure about this process with your black pine, ask at the next meeting.
We have plenty of members who understand the process and will be glad to explain. Or there is probably a Utube video on-line that covers it.
In Marty Mann’s book, Bonsai Ideas, he has a chapter on seasonal care of bonsai trees. For July, he mentions that the hot days and cool nights bring about tip growth and long internodes. My junipers have been pushing hard and need cutting back to keep from becoming bushes! Marty writes that cutting back the tip growth will encourage shorter internodes and help secondary branching.
Most repotting is stopped in summer months, but some trees can still be transplanted. You can repot ficus material, pomegranates, cotoneaster, wisteria, and pyracantha. Also, keep up a regular watering schedule, and don’t let tree roots completely dry out. With the summer heat, keep an eye on shohin trees and any tree in a shallow container, because they are going to dry out faster. You might need more than one watering a day.
Looking ahead to next month, we will be meeting at the home of Peter and Marissa Macasieb to complete the second part of our pyracantha air-layering project. We want everyone who participated in step one of the air-layering project to go home with a potted, shohin-size tree next month. Those of you who missed our step 1 meeting are very welcome to come and observe this amazing technique.
~Dave
Members Corner
Welcome New Members: Kelly Lui
Many thanks to all who have renewed for 2023.
Our membership drive for 2023 continues….Annual dues are $20 for Individuals and $25 for family memberships. Dues may be paid by cash or check. If you are unable to attend a meeting but would like to join SABS please contact Lorraine at LMiles@sabonsai.org to receive a mail –in membership form.
For security reasons we are not posting address and directions for the July meeting. Most of us have been to David & June’s and know the way. If this is your 1st time visiting the Shisei-En Bonsai Gardens, please contact Lorraine at LMiles@sabonsai.org or another SABS member for directions & information.
June 2023 Meeting Highlights
Bill Ward was our guest demonstrator for the first time at the June meeting. He is becoming known for his knack and enthusiasm for searching out nurseries to find affordable material for use as bonsai.
Bill brought along a large display of his trees to showcase the results you can get from material that can be purchased at low cost; something we can all appreciate.
For his demo, Bill worked on a large, bushy foemina juniper he found through his search process. He started by cleaning up the branches; removing branches growing up or down and crotch growth. Then he picked the branches he wanted for his design and wired them.
Some of the leftover branches were used for jin. Bill chose to have a deadwood apex and stripped off the bark and carved a lightening-struck look for the top. He said he often uses a butane torch to burn the deadwood, followed by wire brushing for an aged look.
While working on the tree, Bill talked about fertilizer products he uses. They included Osmocoat, another called Organic Plus, and a fish and kelp product containing molasses.
Bill finished with a tree that opened up the branches for sunlight and future filling out. It was a great example of the possibilities available with low cost material.
Susan Dao was the lucky raffle winner of the demo tree. Jerry Banuelos won the pot for the name-badge drawing.
We had a full raffle table and many happy winners to round out the evening.
Photos by Becky V– many thanks!
More photos available at sabonsai.org Check out the Gallery Section
A Special thank you to our June Raffle Donors
Bob Alderette, Jim and Helen Barrett, Jerry Banuelos Marge Blasingame, Sue Cook, Y.S. Farn Dave Miles, Steve Riley, Becky Villasenor
And to all who so generously purchased raffle tickets
Auction donation thank you’s continue:
To Mel Ikeda & Rick Naber– SABS appreciates your support !!!!
2023 Monthly Meeting Dates
July 08 Location: home of David & June Nguy Shisei-En Bonsai Garden Demo: David Nguy
Aug 12 Location: in West Covina Demo: Peter Macasieb Air Layering part 2
Sept 09 Location: TBA Demo: Robert Hoogeveen
Meeting Refreshment Schedule
Snacks & Appetizers & Desserts SABS provides water
July 08 Please bring your favorite snack, appetizer or dessert to share
Aug 12 P Macasieb, V Shelton
Upcoming Events
July 1-2 The Vietnamese Bonsai Society hosts their annual Bonsai and Nonbo Exhibition Vietnamese American Buddhist Assoc. 12292 Magnolia St., Garden Grove (Magnolia/Lampson) 9a-5p daily Demos at 1p
Oct 20-22 GSBF Bonsai Rendezvous Hotel Mission De Oro, Santa Nella 209-826-4444 for reservations (rooms going quickly, other motels in town), go to www.gsbfbonsai.org/2023-rendezvous for info.
Come Join Us
Next Meeting
Date: July 8, 2023
Time: 6 pm
Location: Home of David & June Nguy Shisei-En Bonsai Garden Chino, CA
Welcome again to our wonderful club members and those thinking of learning more about bonsai. The June 10 meeting will be at 7:00pm in Ayres Hall at the L.A. Arboretum. Our guest demonstrator will be Bill Ward.
Bill has acquired much of his bonsai stock by scouring nurseries and yards all over for good bonsai material. He will be sharing what he looks for in regular nursery stock to then develop worthwhile bonsai for a reasonable price.
Twelve years ago Bill thought that a bonsai tree would look good next to his koi pond. He went to House of Bonsai, bought a juniper and a book on how to style it. That adventure went well, and he began to study bonsai with John Nielson and later with Al Nelson.
Bill enjoys searching for a “diamond in the rough” that can become a beautiful bonsai. Join us in June to hear and see how he does it.
President’s Corner
As we move from late spring into summer, many of our trees are going through growth spurts. Deciduous trees push out leggy shoots and larger leaves. Let new growth harden off before cutting back, and leaf-prune to reduce leaf size. You can defoliate a healthy deciduous tree in June and July. This kind of drastic leaf pruning works with maples, liquid amber, and hornbeam. It works with many other deciduous trees and some evergreens like oak, but be careful.
Insects and fungus are prevalent during the summer, so plan on use of insecticides and fungicides to control them. Fertilizer is also important for the health and growth of our trees. There are an abundance of products on the market. We get advice on fertilizers during demonstrations, but it differs from artist to artist. Listen to and search out options and use what works for you. Remember to generally use half the amount the package recommends for potted plants. Enjoy your summertime trees.
~Dave
Members Corner
Welcome New Members:
Susan & Huong Dao Christopher & Tracy Brown Steve Salisian & Izzy Murillo
Many thanks to all who have renewed for 2023
Our membership drive for 2023 continues…. Annual dues are $20 for Individuals and $25 for family memberships. Dues may be paid by cash or check. If you are unable to attend a meeting but would like to join SABS please contact Lorraine at LMiles@sabonsai.org to receive a mail–in membership form.
May 2023 Auction Meeting Highlights
May was an exciting month for our club. We were not able to have our annual Memorial Day Weekend show because of the on-going construction at the Arboretum. We turned that negative into a positive by hosting our first-ever bonsai auction on our May meeting night.
Thanks to the auction committee, Chaired by Bryan Nicholson, for the planning and successful operation of the event. We had a nice mix of club members and visiting bonsai enthusiasts who participated as bidders. Together with a surprising abundance of bonsai trees and pots, the auction was a great success for the club.
Special thanks go to all the volunteers who handled the operation of the auction. Wendy Tsai and Lorraine Miles handled the check-in, and together with the treasurers Steve and Judy Anthony, handled the pay-outs to all the sellers. Ellen Keneshea and Kathy Benson did the critical job of tallying the auction results for each item, keeping calm in the midst of chaos. Manuel Dizon, Ian Killips and Christian Lebano helped set-up and acted as runners throughout and kept the items moving. The auctioneers, Mike Kelly and Anthony Aguirre kept the event light-hearted and orderly (mostly). Bryan Nicholson kept all the paperwork in order to round out the night. The club appreciates all the hard work and effort that went into producing a wonderful night of bonsai enjoyment for all.
We would also like to extend a “thank you” to all of you who so generously donated items to the Auction
Kathy Benson, YS Farn, Joe Galgoul Mike Kelly, Ellen Keneshea, David & June Nguy Steve Riley, Gonzalo Rodriguez, Doyle Saito Vic Shelton, Lindsay Shiba, Carol Upston
Our paperwork is still a little jumbled, so we apologize to anyone we may have missed on this list. Thank you very much
And to all who so generously participated during this Auction
2023 SABS Monthly Meeting Dates
June 10 — Location: LA Arboretum —Ayres Hall Demo: Bill Ward
July 8 — Location: home of David & June Nguy Demo: David Nguy
Aug 12 — Location: home of Peter & Marissa in West Covina Demo: Peter Macasieb Air Layering part 2
Refreshment Schedule
Snacks & Appetizers & Desserts
June 10— P. Macasieb, S. Riley, Y.S. Farn
July 08— F. Saya
Aug 12 — P Macasieb, V Shelton
Sign ups for 2023 Refreshments will be available at the June 10 meeting
Upcoming Events
June 11 — (date corrected from original post) Arcadia Bonsai Swap Meet 405 S. Santa Anita Ave. Arcadia north end of parking lot, 10a-12p . For more info email: minguseyes@gmail.com
Oct 20-22 — GSBF Bonsai Rendezvous Hotel Mission De Oro Santa Nella 209-826-4444 for reservations (rooms going quickly, other motels in town) go to www.gsbfbonsai.org/2023-rendezvous for info.
Come Join Us
Next Meeting
Date: June 10, 2023
Time: 7 pm
Location: LA Arboretum– Ayres Hall 301 N. Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007 Enter thru the Ayres Gate in the East parking lot
We have a special event planned for the May 13 meeting. Our SABS club will be hosting a bonsai auction to serve as a fundraiser for the club since we cannot have our annual show and sale. Construction at the Arboretum continues…
In addition to our club members, the auction is also open to other bonsai clubs that would like to participate as both sellers and bidders. Items for auction can include bonsai trees, pots, stands, tools, and any bonsai related items you wish to have auctioned. This will be a “reserve” auction, so you can put a minimum price on the items you wish to auction. If the bidding does not reach the reserve limit, the item will not be sold. As with our annual sale, the club will retain 20% of all auction sales as our fundraiser, and the seller will get 80%. If you choose to put a reserve price on your items, price them so your 80% share reflects your reserve.
The preferred payment method for winning auction bids is cash or check. Please keep this in mind if you plan to be a bidder.
The Ayres Hall doors will be open at 6:00pm for auction sellers to bring in their items. This will allow time for the club to prepare the items for auction and have them available for viewing prior to the auction start. We will start the auction as close to 7:00pm as we can depending on the quantity of items brought in.
Refreshments will be served, so please help by bringing something you would enjoy as a refreshment. We look forward to seeing you in May.
At-the-door registration is available but there is still time to RSVP. Click here https://forms.gle/RBopaxMgT7ZZuTHq9 and let us know you are coming, and if you plan on selling so we have enough tables.
If you have questions or want to volunteer to help, make this fun evening happen, please contact Bryan Nicholson at either 213-709-4171 or thomasbwnicholson@hotmail.com
President’s Corner
The construction at the Arboretum is still in progress, so we will meet in Ayres Hall until the classrooms are finally available. Our meeting June 10 will be the last in Ayres Hall until October. We will be meeting at alternative sites July, Aug. and Sept. because of summer concerts at the Arboretum on our meeting nights. We have been making these adjustments for many years now, and we will continue to do so to provide club meetings that our members enjoy. The July meeting will be at the home of Peter and Marissa Macasieb where we will complete the second part of our pyracantha air-layering project.
Our Aug. and Sept. meeting locations and demonstrations will be shared in upcoming newsletters.
I hope your annual Spring repotting projects have gone well, and your trees are thriving in their new soil and pots. I try to rotate my trees so I only have a small percentage that needs repotting every year. I keep track of the years on tags kept in each pot. Some use colored tags or ribbons, but having a system and rotating keeps the workload manageable.
It looks like the summer heat is upon us. We have had a great abundance of watering help this year with all the rain. Now we have to adjust our watering to counter our warm summer and do the dance between too much water and just the right amount. ~Dave
Members Corner
Many thanks to all who have renewed for 2023.
Our membership drive for 2023 continues….Annual dues are $20 for Individuals and $25 for family memberships. Dues may be paid by cash or check. If you are unable to attend a meeting but would like to join SABS please contact Lorraine at LMiles@sabonsai.org to receive a mail–in membership form.
2023 current members voted to approve the new SABS By-Laws at the April 8 meeting.
It is with much sadness that we share with you the passing of Marybel Balendonck at age 97. Marybel was one of the founders of American Bonsai and will be missed by all
We would like to extend a special “thank you” to all of you who donated so generously to the April raffle table
Jerry Banuelos, Jim & Helen Barrett, Ray Blasingame, Kathy Benson, Sue Cook, Y.S. Farn, Ellen Keneshea, Peter Macasieb, Dave Miles, Bryan Nicholson, Steve Riley
And to all who so generously purchased raffle tickets
2023 Monthly Meeting Dates
May 13 Location: LA Arboretum—Ayres Hall SABS Auction
June 10 Location: LA Arboretum —Ayres Hall Demo: Bill Ward
July 8 Location: in West Covina Demo: Peter Macasieb
Meeting Refreshment Schedule
May 13 J. Anthony, F. Saya, V. Shelton, D&D Mauzy-Melitz
Extra snacks & appetizers appreciated
June 10 P. Macasieb, S. Riley, Y.S. Farn
Sign ups for 2023 refreshments will be available at the May 13 meeting
Upcoming Events
May 6 & 7 Dai Ichi Bonsai Kai 36th Annual Bonsai Exhibit & Sale Ken Nakaoka Community Center 1670 W 162nd St, Gardena. For more info contact Doyle Saito 310-539-9265
May 13 SABS Auction: open to all clubs, 6pm Ayres Hall, LA Arboretum for more info contact Bryan Nicholson at 213-709-4171, or thomasbwnicholson@hotmail.com
July 11 Arcadia Bonsai Swap Meet 405 S. Santa Anita Ave., Arcadia, north end of parking lot, 10a-12p For more info email: minguseyes@gmail.com
Oct 20-22 GSBF Bonsai Rendezvous Hotel Mission De Oro, Santa Nella 209-826-4444 for reservations (rooms going quickly, other motels in town) www.gsbfbonsai.org/2023-rendezvous for info.
April 2023 Meeting Highlights
The April meeting was the first of its kind for us. It was the beginning of a two-part project to establish multiple shohin-size trees from three six-foot-tall nursery grown pyracanthas. The project began with the efforts of Mike Kelly and Steve Riley who went on a road trip all over L.A. and Orange Counties. They scoured nurseries until they found the right pyracanthas for the project, based on Peter Macasieb’s specifications. They also collected the soil and rooting pots for the project.
Peter demonstrated the air-layering process, and our members proceeded to make the girdling cuts as directed up and down the trees. The cuts were followed by an application of root hormone then small plastic pots were split to fit around the cut, wired closed and filled with soil. I did not get an exact count, but we finished approximately 25 air-layers on the three pyracanthas. Everyone enjoyed the learning experience, and we look forward to part two at Peter’s home in July.
Mike Kelly obtained a U-Haul truck to transport the pyracanthas so they were secured upright with all the air-layers, and he took them to Peter’s home to await the next step. Thanks Peter, Mike & Steve!
Thanks to Becky V for her awesome photography
Come Join Us for The SABS Auction
Date: May 13, 2023
Time: 6 pm
Location: LA Arboretum– Ayres Hall 301 N. Baldwin Ave Arcadia, CA 91007
April 8, 2023 7pm LA Arboretum— Ayres Hall 301 N. Baldwin Ave Arcadia, CA 91007 Enter thru the Ayres Gate in the East parking lot
The April 8 meeting will be in Ayres Hall at the Arboretum at 7:00pm.
Our program for the evening will be done by club member Peter Macasieb. We have planned an interactive meeting that will involve Peter demonstrating and club members participating in the tree work. Peter will be showing us how to do air-layering to propagate a new tree, and members will have the opportunity to perform air-layering on the demonstration material.
When the air-layering of different branches is complete, the material will be maintained by Peter until a follow-up meeting at Peter’s home, likely in July. At that meeting, members will again participate in the removal and potting of the newly rooted air layers.
This should be a fun learning experience with everyone learning how to make use of this simple way ro propagate new bonsai trees. The multi-meeting format is new for us, and we already plan to use it again next year in a different way. Join us in April for this fun and useful meeting format.
Peter Macasieb
President’s Corner
In lieu of our annual show and member sales table this year because of construction, our club will host a fund-raising Bonsai Auction at our May 13 meeting. The Auction will be similar to our Annual sale in that 80% of the auction price of an item will go to the owner and 20% will go to the club as our fund raiser to help maintain our club and its ability to provide programs. The auction will be open to all bonsai clubs who would like to participate in both buying and selling.
More information will follow in this newsletter (see Members Corner). Start thinking about bonsai items you would like to put up for sale. The auction will allow for reserves to be placed on items at the owners discretion.
Our current rain cycle has made for a very unique year so far. I have had my yard sprinkler system turned off for over a month. My bonsai watering needs have been very sporadic. I have used small blocks to slightly tip some of my pots to help with complete draining. I hope all your trees are loving all the rain water as much as mine. They don’t miss the tap water.
I have heard concerns from some of our members that not all of their deciduous trees have leafed out. I am not a plant expert, but my deciduous trees all seem to have their own cycle on when their Spring leaves will come in, some obviously sooner than others. Be patient and enjoy watching as each deciduous tree comes back to life with new leaves.
~Dave
Members Corner
Welcome New Members: Miguel Torres Ken Teh Lisa Wang & John Scotti And many thanks to all who have renewed for 2023
Our membership drive for 2023 continues…. Annual dues are $20 for Individuals and $25 for family memberships. Dues may be paid by cash or check. If you are unable to attend a meeting and would like to join SABS please contact Lorraine at LMiles@sabonsai.org to receive a mail-in membership form
2023 current members will be voting to approve the new SABS By-Laws at the April 8 meeting. Copies are available upon request from Lorraine at LMiles@sabonsai.org prior to April 7
AUCTION *** AUCTION *** AUCTION
You Are Invited
Join your club for a special evening of camaraderie, nibbles, and bonsai – Santa Anita Bonsai Society is having an auction.
On May 13, 2023, SABS Club is hosting a bonsai auction. You are invited to bring trees, pots, stands, and any other bonsai (or plant) related item you want to pass on.
The deal – SABS is providing drinks and some snacks, and an auctioneer. We are asking you to bring something tasty to share and the items you want to sell. You (the seller) keep 80% of the sale amount, and SABS gets 20%.
Doors open at 6 pm.
This is SABS annual fundraiser, as we are not able to have our annual show this year.
It would be very helpful if you would RSVP. Click here https://forms.gle/RBopaxMgT7ZZuTHq9 to let us know you are coming, and if you plan on selling – so we have enough tables! If this link doesn’t open please cut & paste into your browser. If it still doesn’t open then please contact Bryan at thomasbwnicholson@hotmail.com or leave an email message at www.ContactUs@sabonsai.org
If you have questions or want to volunteer to help make this fun evening happen, please contact Bryan Nicholson at either 213.709.4171, or thomasbwnicholson@hotmail.com.
Mark your calendars now and start saving your pennies! We look forward to seeing you on May 13
We would like to extend a special “thank you” to all of you who donated so generously to the raffle table
Robert Alderette Jerry Banuelos Jim & Helen Barrett Manuel Dizon Peter Macasieb Dave Miles Bryan Nicholson Marren Padrones Tak Shimazu Ken Teh
And to all who so generously purchased raffle tickets
March 2023 Meeting Highlights
We had a great turnout for the March meeting to watch Tak Shimazu do his magic with a Japanese black pine. Also, our one-time use of the Oak Room went well and included fresh coffee and tasty cookies from the Peacock Café.
Tak Shimazu
Tak worked on a pine tree the club had purchased at the Bonsai-A-Thon for the demo. He talked about some of the branches being too elongated for good proportion in the design. The remedy was to cut back to smaller buds on a branch, where possible, to bring the foliage closer to the trunk and make for a more tapered design from bottom to top. Some potential buds needed more time to develop before cutting branches back.
Tak wired and positioned branches into a pleasing informal upright style. He left a couple of options for the final apex that depended on the future growth of the top. The final design was a wonderful beginning for the future development of the tree.
Jim Pelling was the enthusiastic raffle winner of Tak’s tree.
In addition to this demonstration black pine, Tak donated a mame elm tree to our raffle. Anthony Giandomencio was the lucky raffle winner of the beautiful little tree.
Thanks to Becky V for her awesome photography
2023 Monthly Meeting Dates
April 8 Location LA Arboretum — Ayres Hall Demo: Peter Macasieb
May 13 Location: LA Arboretum—Ayres Hall SABS Auction
June 10 Location: LA Arboretum —Ayres Hall Demo: TBA
Refreshment Schedule
April 8— J. Anthony, D. Deephouse, P. Macasieb, M.Dizon
May 13— J. Anthony, F. Saya, V. Shelton, D&D Mauzy-Melitz
Sign ups for 2023 will be available at the April 8 meeting
March 11, 2023 7pm LA Arboretum— Oak Room (lower level of Peacock Café)
Tak Shimazu
Board Meeting at 6pm
Prior to general meeting Everyone Welcome We will be discussing options for our Annual Sale and more
Our March 11 meeting will be at the Arboretum at 7pm, but in the Oak Room instead of Ayres Hall. This is a one-time change to allow for use of the Ayres Hall kitchen by another organization. We have been promised hot coffee and fresh cookies in exchange. The Oak Room is located directly below the Peacock Café (directions later in the newsletter).
Tak Shimazu will be our guest demonstrator. He is a well-known local bonsai master, and will style a Japanese black pine at the meeting. Tak was born in Kumamoto, Japan and emigrated to the U.S. in 1968, residing in Orange County. He ran his own gardening service for 40 years before retiring.
Tak got started in bonsai as a hobby, being tutored by his brother. From there, he studied with John Naka and Harry Hirao. He specializes in Japanese black pine and juniper bonsai. Tak is an expert at grafting Itoigawa Shimpaku on San Jose and prostrata juniper. He has led many workshops at GSBF events and teaches at his home in Riverside.
Join us in March to watch Tak’s artistry.
President’s Corner
The Spring brings with it bonsai repotting time. I hope you had a chance to attend the Bonsai-A-Thon at the Huntington and pick up potting supplies if you didn’t already have them. The question of “what mix do you use?” always comes up at this time of year. Answers will vary, but presently inorganic mixes seem to predominate. I am referring to mixes that include some combination of pumice, perlite, lava rock and acadama. A popular mix is equal parts pumice, lava rock and acadama. Some people substitute perlite for pumice. Some use only one of the ingredients, or a different ratio. I have been told adding a little organic potting soil to this mix seems to work well with deciduous trees.
Whatever you use, the goal is soil that drains quickly so water doesn’t pool and lead to root rot.
Acadama is unique to bonsai and usually only found at bonsai supply companies such as Bonsai Unlimited in Chino or House of Bonsai in Lakewood. Bonsai-specific nurseries will also carry it. Pumice and lava rock can be found at landscape supply companies like Whittier Fertilizer Company, Orange County Farm Supply, and O.F. Wolfinbarger in Chino. For pumice, I like using Dry Stall, a product used for horse stalls and available at most farm animal feed stores. Dry Stall is pumice that has already been sifted and washed, so it is ready to mix. (addresses & info for resources are available in the links menu on our website at www.sabonsai.org )
Now is the time to collect the soil elements of your choice and mix it up for potting. How often to repot is another topic, but your trees should be ok as long as your soil drains well and has not become rootbound.
~Dave
February Meeting Highlights
We had a wonderful time at the February meeting, making up for our lost January meeting. There was an abundance of food for the potluck dinner, our Board members were officially installed, and we played Bonsai Bingo. The meeting was also the kickoff to our annual membership drive and most of our attendees either rejoined or joined for the first time. We very much appreciate everyone’s support
Mike Kelly was the energetic m/c of bingo and kept the games going until the bountiful prize table was empty. We learned a lot of bonsai-related words we were unfamiliar with along with words we regularly use. Bingo is still bingo in whatever form you use, and there was lots of laughter and anticipation as each game progressed. We often had multiple winners in games, and every winner got a prize (thanks to all the nice items donated by members). “Rock-Paper- Scissors” made it easy to decide which winner could choose first. I think everyone enjoyed the games. Bonsai Bingo may become one of our annual events if the membership agrees.
Thanks to Becky V for her awesome photography
Members Corner
Welcome New Members
Clark & Emily Taylor Gabriel Gonzalez Amanda Tsurutani
And to all who renewed again
2023 current members will be voting to approve the new SABS By-Laws at the March meeting. Copies are available upon request from Lorraine at LMiles@sabonsai.org prior to March 11, 2023.
2023 Membership to Santa Anita Bonsai Society for the calendar year Jan-Dec 2023 began at the Jan “storm lockout” Meeting. Thanks to those of you who have already joined/ renewed. Annual dues are $20 for Individuals and $25 for family memberships. Dues may be paid by cash or check. We are still working on electronic payment but not quite ready to launch. New members who joined in Oct-Dec 2022 will be carried over into 2023. If you are unable to attend a meeting but would like to join SABS please contact Lorraine at LMiles@sabonsai.org to receive a mail–in membership form.
We would like to extend a special “thank you” to all of you who donated so generously to the raffle table for Bonsai Bingo
Jim & Helen Barrett, Sue Cook, Manuel Dizon, Ron Espiritu, YS Farn, Gabriel Gonzalez, Mike Kelly, Peter Macasieb, David & Debra Mauzy Melitz, Dave Miles, Rick Nabor, Bryan Nicholson, Jim Pelling, Steve Riley, Richard Ryerson, Vic Shelton, Wendy Tsai, Becky Villasenor
and to all who purchased extra bingo cards—what a fun nite we had!!!!
Thanks to all who donated food to our Annual Potluck
Upcoming Events
2nd Saturday monthly Kimura Bonsai sponsors monthly workshops at their new site, Kashi no ki-en in Castaic; contact them for details at 818-343-4090.
April 24 GSBF Golden Zoom Series with Andrew Robson on defoliation
2023 Monthly Meeting Dates
Mar 11 Location: LA Arboretum—Oak Room (lower level of Peacock Cafe) Demo: Tak Shimazu
April 8 Location LA Arboretum — Ayres Hall Demo: Peter Macasieb
May 13 Location: LA Arboretum—Ayres Hall Demo:TBA
Meeting Refreshment Schedule SABS Club to provide water
Mar 11 J. Anthony, S. Cook, B Villasenor plus cookies & coffee compliments of the Peacock Cafe
April 8 J. Anthony, D. Deephouse, P. Macasieb
May 13 J. Anthony, F. Saya, V. Shelton, D&D Mauzy-Melitz
Come Join Us
Next Meeting Date: March 11, 2023 Time: 7pm
Location: LA Arboretum– Oak Room lower level of Peacock Cafe 301 N. Baldwin Ave Arcadia, CA 91007
The main entrance is at Ayres Hall Gate in the East parking lot during construction
Directions to the Oak Room at the Arboretum
Enter through the Ayres Hall gate and follow the cement walking path west until it intersects the asphalt path. Turn left and you will arrive at the Peacock Café. Follow the path to the right of the café which will take you to the lower level and the Oak Room.
