Bonsai Notebook
Next Meeting:
Nov 14, 2026
6pm: Members Only: Bonsai Basics- Trimming
7pm: Prepping Trees for Winter & Heavy Wiring with Earnie Hasan
LA Arboretum- Palm Room
Our November 14 meeting at the Arboretum will begin as usual at 7:00pm in the Palm Room
at 6pm:
Prior to the regular meeting we will be offering a Beginning Bonsai Basics Class for members only.
This Beginning Bonsai class will cover basic trimming.
Bring a tree and tools. Senior members are invited to join in to help.
at 7pm:
Ernie Hasan will be our demonstrator discussing prepping conifers for winter and showing us heavy wiring techniques. His demo tree will be included in the raffle
Meeting Refreshments: Hungry???
Please bring your favorite appetizers and snacks to share
water provided by SABS
“Thank you” to those who brought a variety of great food for the October refreshment table
Raffle Table
We’re hoping for a Large Raffle Table- including special raffles for Ernie’s demo tree, Kathy Boehme pots, Isabel Toledo pots and more…
Please bring bonsai related items to help fill the table.
Your donations to the raffle at the meetings have been amazing and are a BIG help to support the club
Please keep them coming!
A special “thank you” to Marcus for his donation of a beautiful tree for the October “special raffle”
Cesareo, a new SABS member, was the winner of this tree. Felise won the Boehme & Toledo pots & Jesse took home the slab.
Thanks to each of you who donated to this month’s table.
What’s NEW at SABS
Find out what’s happening at Santa Anita Bonsai Society
Thanks to Zak our SABS Social Media sites are up and running– take a look!
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/p/Santa-Anita-Bonsai-Society-61594258236041/
Instagram can be found at @santaanitabonsaisociety
2027 Annual Dues:
Dues will remain the same for 2027. A great value for all!
$20 for individuals & $25 for family (2)
The 2027 Member Drive will begin at our Jan 9, 2027 Annual Meeting & Potluck
Come Join Us
October Workshop Highlights
Thanks to Becky & Patty for sharing these photos to tell the stories for the evening
Bonsai Basics #2- Wiring with Frankie
“Bring a Tree” Workshop with Marcus Juniel
It was a very informative session. Our Senior members were awesome as they jumped in to assist our newer members with the “tree wisdom” Marcus shared.
Upcoming SABS Meetings
November 14
Ernie Hasan- Winter work/ Heavy Bending & Wiring
7pm LA Arboretum- Palm Room, Arcadia, Ca
December- no meeting
January 9, 2027
SABS Annual Member Meeting and Potluck
6pm – LA Arboretum- Palm Room, Arcadia, Ca
SABS meetings are always on the 2nd Saturday monthly January-November 2027
Everyone is always welcome at our meetings
For questions: contact us at [email protected]
For 2027 updates: check back to this webpage www.sabonsai.org and our Facebook & Instagram pages
Enjoy today – Trim a Tree
