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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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

We had to change our Swap Date, it is now November 24, 2019.

Upcoming Event: Greenwater Swap - Sunday November 24, 2019

Monthly Meeting Schedule and Details

GWAS Meeting

October 4, 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 - Pizza with Sides for Everyone.
6:50 pm Meeting Business - Nominations Night
7:15 pm Program - Nonprogramus pufferatata - Open topic night, no direction, no supervision.  Suggested topics:  Brackish Fish, Livebearers, and Breeding Tetras (Tell us all about how that Pea Puffer? terrorizes all those pesky snails).  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 several other members with similar aquatic collections to your own.
8:00 pm Bowl Show - Brackish Fish, Swordtail Males, and Tetras
8:05 pm Mini Auction and Raffle

2019 Schedules

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

October 4, 2019 - Friday - Meeting

October 20, 2019 - Sunday - Auction

November 1, 2019 - Friday - Meeting

November 24, 2019 - Sunday - Swap Meet - Notice Date Change

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 8 or 15 or 22, 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