Next Meeting;
SVBS Monthly Meeting
Norman Murray Community & Senior Center
Thursday May 7th 2026 6:30 pm
FEATURED THIS MONTH
The conference is over and we have so much to tell
you. Our May meeting will have a different format.
We will meet at 6:30 instead of 7:00, and our first
activity will be eating dinner. If possible, please bring
a dish to share. Also, we will be serving a celebration
cake. We will be able to eat outside on the terrace and
at the cabanas surrounding our meeting room.
After dinner, we will follow our usual procedures such
as show and tell, plant raffle, and silent auction.
Everyone who attends will receive 5 free raffle
tickets. The plant table was purchased from several
conference vendors, so there will be a good assortment
of bromeliads. We will also have some slides of the
conference and memories will be shared. Please join
us for this fun-filled evening. At left is a spectacular
Billbergia stenopetala that bloomed after the judging
day and was only on display for the last day of the
conference.
SVBS is an educational organization in Mission Viejo, California, that promotes the study and cultivation of bromeliads and fellowship among those who do the same hobby.
About Us
OUR MISSION
The Saddleback Valley Bromeliad Society is an educational organization promoting the study and cultivation of bromeliads and fellowship among those who do the same hobby.
MEETING TIME/PLACE
The Saddleback Valley Bromeliad Society meets the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Norman Murray Community & Senior Center 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92692.
VISITORS ARE WELCOME
Come to the meeting, sign in, tell us how you found out about us and you will receive a free raffle ticket!
PLANT AUCTION
If members have an especially interesting plant to share they often donate an offset to our SILENT AUCTION or RAFFLE TABLE. We often have special plants for you to bid. From common and small to rare and large plants. The funds raised help to offset the meeting costs and club activities.
REFRESHMENTS
We have an assortmant of delicious refreshments and special treats to enhance a great evening!
SUPPLIES
Buy items needed to help your plants look their best and thrive! We have pots, tags, and other special items you need.
MEMBERSHIP
SVBS is an educational organization promoting the study and cultivation of Bromeliads. Meetings include an educational talk, a plant raffle table, a silent auction, refreshments, a lending library, supplies for purchase, shared information, and event information. Dues are $15.00 (per single person or family per year) with email newsletter and $20 with USPS newsletter. Please see our membership chairperson at our next meeting for further details and to get a free copy of Pup Talk our highly informative newsletter.
LIBRARY
Want to learn even more? Here is your chance. Check out a book in this well-established library.
INFORMATION
Information is shared before the meeting and during the 15 minute food break, and after the meeting with many levels of bromeliad enthusiasts discussing and sharing their experience and knowledge.
ONLINE RESOURCES
BSI Affiliate website , Instagram, Facebook
Contact Us
SVBS meets at the
Norman Murray Community & Senior Center
24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Email Contact -- saddlebackvalleybrom@gmail.com
