Greenwater Aquarist Society

                                                                                                                                              GWAS

Welcome!  Greenwater Aquarist Society is an all species, general-interest Aquarium Society in the South Chicagoland Area.  Come to one of our events or join us as a guest at one of our monthly meetings.   Meet and socialize with others interested in the aquarium hobby and get access to fish and plants raised by hobbyists. 

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Have Questions? Contact Us - One of our volunteers will get back to you as soon as possible.

What's going on at Greenwater Aquarist Society?

Our Meetings are held at the Christ Lutheran Chruch, 14700 South 94th Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462

Our Auctions and Swaps are held at the Bird Haven Greenhouse and Conservatory, 225 Gougar Rd, Joliet, IL 60432.  

Upcoming Event: Greenwater Auction - Sunday October 20, 2019

Upcoming Event: Greenwater Swap - Sunday November 17, 2019

Monthly Meeting Schedule and Details

GWAS Summer Picnic

Sunday, August 4, 2019

Christ Lutheran Church

Gym of Ledogar Hall

14700 South 94th Avenue

Orland Park, IL 60462

1:00 pm to 5:00pm

Greenwater Members' Only Summer Picnic

Indoor Event.

No Cost to Members.

Members may order along with our club order, email johnhoernig.com@gmail.com.

1:30 pm - A Delicious Picnic Meal prepared by our Chef Staff.

2:30 pm - Member Appreciation Points Auction - The Points Auction is a THANK YOU to all the members for their support, participation, and volunteer efforts with Meetings, Auctions, and Swaps.  All memberships will receive equal points.  There will be fish, plants, fish food, and maybe some dry goods.  We appreciate any donations for the points auctions.


GWAS Meeting

September 6, 2019

Christ Lutheran Church

Gym of Ledogar Hall

14700 South 94th Avenue

Orland Park, IL 60462

6:00 pm to 9:45 pm

General meeting open to members or attend as a guest.

6:00 pm Refreshments - Menu in Progress.
6:50 pm Meeting Business 
7:15 pm Program - Pseudoprogramus chickliditis - Open topic night, no direction, no supervision.  Suggested topics:  Chicklids, Corydoras, and Raibowfish (tell us all about those ugly silver minnows that turned into an amazing kaleidoscope of color when you put them in your tank).  Enjoy a meal and socialize with other hobbyists about your specific interests.  Being an all species club with a large monthly attendance, you are sure to find that there are 
8:00 pm Bowl Show - Cichlids (non Angelfish/Discus), Corydoras, and Rainbowfish
8:05 pm Mini Auction and Raffle

2019 Schedules

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

July 12, 2019 - Friday - Meeting

August 4, 2019 - Sunday - Members' Appreciation Summer Party

September 6, 2019 - Friday - Meeting

October 4, 2019 - Friday - Meeting

October 20, 2019 - Sunday - Auction

November 1, 2019 - Friday - Meeting

November 17, 2019 - Sunday - Swap Meet

December 6, 2019 - Friday - Meeting

January 5, 2020 - Sunday - Members' Christmas in January

Proposed Schedule in Progress

January 19, 2020 - Sunday - Auction

February 7, 2020 - Friday - Meeting

March 6, 2020 - Friday - Meeting

March 15, 2020 - Sunday - Swap Meet

April 3, 2020 - Friday - Meeting

May 1, 2020 - Friday - Meeting

June 5, 2020 - Friday - Meeting

July 10, 2020 - Friday - Meeting

August 2, 2020 - Sunday - Members' Appreciation Summer Party

September 4, 2020 - Friday - Meeting

October 2, 2020 - Friday - Meeting

October 18, 2020 - Sunday - Auction

November 6, 2020 - Friday - Meeting

November 15, 2020 - Sunday - Swap Meet

December 4, 2020 - Meeting

January 6, 2021 - Sunday - Members' Christmas in January