OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2024 NEWSLETTER
NEWS YOU CAN USE - IF YOU CHOOSE
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NEWS YOU CAN USE - IF YOU CHOOSE
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GARDEN CLUB NEWS:
First, the GOOD news: Last weekend's Fall Pop-Up Sale netted just over $1,900. There are a few ghosts left if anyone needs to embellish their Halloween decorations. Contact Mara if you are interested in purchasing some.
And more GOOD news: The Essex Police Union has donated safety equipment to the Essex Garden Club and the Essex Weeders. The cones, sign and luminous jackets will help protect folks when they are working in the various islands around town.
Thanks to Laurel Stewart and Ann Tillman for creating "The Good Witch" scarecrow as the Club's entry in the Town's Scarecrow competition.
Photographs of the sale, the scarecrow and the safety equipment have been uploaded to the Photo Gallery page of the website.
The Fall Clean Up also took place last week and photographs have been uploaded to the CCE page of the website
Active Members: Please look at the Activity Calendar and put Required Activity dates on your personal calendars. We realize that perhaps some activites are too demanding for some Active Members. If this is the case, please let Dagmar know so that we could use your talents elsewhere in the Club - providing Library Flowers or Hospitality several times more than just once, for example. We want the Garden Club to be a welcoming and accessible place for ALL members.
First, the GOOD news: Last weekend's Fall Pop-Up Sale netted just over $1,900. There are a few ghosts left if anyone needs to embellish their Halloween decorations. Contact Mara if you are interested in purchasing some.
And more GOOD news: The Essex Police Union has donated safety equipment to the Essex Garden Club and the Essex Weeders. The cones, sign and luminous jackets will help protect folks when they are working in the various islands around town.
Thanks to Laurel Stewart and Ann Tillman for creating "The Good Witch" scarecrow as the Club's entry in the Town's Scarecrow competition.
Photographs of the sale, the scarecrow and the safety equipment have been uploaded to the Photo Gallery page of the website.
The Fall Clean Up also took place last week and photographs have been uploaded to the CCE page of the website
Active Members: Please look at the Activity Calendar and put Required Activity dates on your personal calendars. We realize that perhaps some activites are too demanding for some Active Members. If this is the case, please let Dagmar know so that we could use your talents elsewhere in the Club - providing Library Flowers or Hospitality several times more than just once, for example. We want the Garden Club to be a welcoming and accessible place for ALL members.
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER GARDEN CLUB ACTIVITIES:
Wednesday, October 23: Horticulture Field Trip to Connecticut College Arboretum. Meet at Town Hall Parking Lot at 9:45 am to carpool. (Rain date: Thursday, October 24)
Wednesday, November 6, 1:00 pm: Business Meeting at the Town Hall Auditorium (note date change because of the election)
Horticulture Spotlight: Fall Colors
Program 2:00 pm: Trish Manfredi; "Creative Holiday Floral Designs"
Wednesday, November 13, 10:00 am: Horticulture Workshop. Air Plant with Rock and Wire Holder. All supplies will be provided. Leaders: Pam Peters and Sandy French. Location: Town Hall Auditorium.
Cost $15. Limit 20 participants. Sign up via VSP
Holiday Decorating Schedule:
Monday, November 18, 9:00 am: Holiday Greens Gathering Activity (Active Members Required Activity)
Tuesday, November 19: Holiday Greens Drop Off (Active Members Required Activity)
Wednesday, November 20, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm: Town Holiday Decorating Activity (Active Members Required Activity)
(Thursday, November 21: Rain Date for Decorating)
Of course, Sustaining Members are welcome to participate in any of the above Decorating Activities
Wednesday, October 23: Horticulture Field Trip to Connecticut College Arboretum. Meet at Town Hall Parking Lot at 9:45 am to carpool. (Rain date: Thursday, October 24)
Wednesday, November 6, 1:00 pm: Business Meeting at the Town Hall Auditorium (note date change because of the election)
Horticulture Spotlight: Fall Colors
Program 2:00 pm: Trish Manfredi; "Creative Holiday Floral Designs"
Wednesday, November 13, 10:00 am: Horticulture Workshop. Air Plant with Rock and Wire Holder. All supplies will be provided. Leaders: Pam Peters and Sandy French. Location: Town Hall Auditorium.
Cost $15. Limit 20 participants. Sign up via VSP
Holiday Decorating Schedule:
Monday, November 18, 9:00 am: Holiday Greens Gathering Activity (Active Members Required Activity)
Tuesday, November 19: Holiday Greens Drop Off (Active Members Required Activity)
Wednesday, November 20, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm: Town Holiday Decorating Activity (Active Members Required Activity)
(Thursday, November 21: Rain Date for Decorating)
Of course, Sustaining Members are welcome to participate in any of the above Decorating Activities
HOLIDAY POP UP SALE:
Saturday, November 30: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm in the Town Park
Sunday, December 1, 9:00 am - 12 noon in the Town Park
As always, Dagmar is looking for "doodads" to embellish the creations. Please contact her (646 618 1904) or bring items to the November meeting if you have something appropriate to donate.
Saturday, November 30: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm in the Town Park
Sunday, December 1, 9:00 am - 12 noon in the Town Park
As always, Dagmar is looking for "doodads" to embellish the creations. Please contact her (646 618 1904) or bring items to the November meeting if you have something appropriate to donate.
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Fundraising: If you are planning on purchasing fall planted bulbs, remember Brent and Becky's has a fundraising program for nonprofits which donates a portion of your purchase to the Essex Garden Club.
May Market Fashion Accessories: Please bring any jewelry, scarves or purses you would like to donate to any of the business meetings for Tia or Lynda. It's never too early for them to start collecting for May Market!
Sunday, October 20, 9:00 am - 10:00 am: A sneak peek at New Plants at Broken Arrow Nursery with Adam Wheeler
Monday, October 21 - Sunday, November 3: Early Voting
Fundraising: If you are planning on purchasing fall planted bulbs, remember Brent and Becky's has a fundraising program for nonprofits which donates a portion of your purchase to the Essex Garden Club.
May Market Fashion Accessories: Please bring any jewelry, scarves or purses you would like to donate to any of the business meetings for Tia or Lynda. It's never too early for them to start collecting for May Market!
Sunday, October 20, 9:00 am - 10:00 am: A sneak peek at New Plants at Broken Arrow Nursery with Adam Wheeler
Monday, October 21 - Sunday, November 3: Early Voting
SAVE THE DATE:
Tuesday, December 3: Holiday Party. Details TBC
Saturday, December 7, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Essex Historical Society's Essex Holiday House Tour (Dagmar and her Elves will be making the door wreaths for the houses on the tour)
Tuesday, December 3: Holiday Party. Details TBC
Saturday, December 7, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Essex Historical Society's Essex Holiday House Tour (Dagmar and her Elves will be making the door wreaths for the houses on the tour)
