SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 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:
More than 50 Club Members attended the Annual Meeting and Luncheon on Monday, September 9. Club President Dagmar Miller reported that 2023-2024 was an extremely successful year – both practically and financially – for the Essex Garden Club. In addition to the many beautification projects completed throughout the communities of Centerbrook, Essex and Ivoryton, the Club provided scholarships totaling $24,000 to seven area students who are pursuing studies related to the environment, plus $12,405 in scholarships for 50 children from the Essex communities to attend area environmental camps offered by The Incarnation Center, Camp Hazen and Essex Parks and Recreation. The Club also provides financial support to the Essex Library, the Ivoryton Library, the Essex Tree Town Committee, and the Ancient Order of Weeders.
Dagmar also reported that she and Mara Johnson recently met with the Town's Board of Selectmen (Norm Needleman, Stacia Libby and Bruce Glowac) and it was agreed that the Essex Garden Club should submit a grant application for $10,000 to the Essex Foundation for a source of water to be provided for the Town's Dickinson Park. Currently, plants located there are watered manually by Club members.
At the luncheon, it was announced that the Essex Garden Club had been inducted into Camp Hazen's Chairman's Round Table in recognition of our support over the years.
Sandy French received the President's Award in recognition of her participation and service to Horticulture and the Club, in general.
Pictures from the luncheon can be seen on the Photo Gallery page of the website
More than 50 Club Members attended the Annual Meeting and Luncheon on Monday, September 9. Club President Dagmar Miller reported that 2023-2024 was an extremely successful year – both practically and financially – for the Essex Garden Club. In addition to the many beautification projects completed throughout the communities of Centerbrook, Essex and Ivoryton, the Club provided scholarships totaling $24,000 to seven area students who are pursuing studies related to the environment, plus $12,405 in scholarships for 50 children from the Essex communities to attend area environmental camps offered by The Incarnation Center, Camp Hazen and Essex Parks and Recreation. The Club also provides financial support to the Essex Library, the Ivoryton Library, the Essex Tree Town Committee, and the Ancient Order of Weeders.
Dagmar also reported that she and Mara Johnson recently met with the Town's Board of Selectmen (Norm Needleman, Stacia Libby and Bruce Glowac) and it was agreed that the Essex Garden Club should submit a grant application for $10,000 to the Essex Foundation for a source of water to be provided for the Town's Dickinson Park. Currently, plants located there are watered manually by Club members.
At the luncheon, it was announced that the Essex Garden Club had been inducted into Camp Hazen's Chairman's Round Table in recognition of our support over the years.
Sandy French received the President's Award in recognition of her participation and service to Horticulture and the Club, in general.
Pictures from the luncheon can be seen on the Photo Gallery page of the website
FALL POP-UP SALE:
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 12 (12 noon - 3:00 pm) when the Club will be holding what has now become an annual event. A group of Club Members met recently to create spectacular fall wreaths, dried flower arrangements and some whimsical items. Please come down to the Town Park to admire - and purchase! - their efforts and support the Club.
Behind the Scenes pictures of the preparations for the Fall Pop-Up Sale are uploaded to the Photo Gallery page of the website where you can get a sneak peak at what will be for sale.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 12 (12 noon - 3:00 pm) when the Club will be holding what has now become an annual event. A group of Club Members met recently to create spectacular fall wreaths, dried flower arrangements and some whimsical items. Please come down to the Town Park to admire - and purchase! - their efforts and support the Club.
Behind the Scenes pictures of the preparations for the Fall Pop-Up Sale are uploaded to the Photo Gallery page of the website where you can get a sneak peak at what will be for sale.
OCTOBER GARDEN CLUB ACTIVITIES:
Monday, October 7: Business Meeting at the Town Hall Auditorium.
Horticulture Spotlight: Fairy Garden or Landscape in Miniature
Program: Leslie Martino; "Beatrix Ferrand - Her Legacy as a Landscape Gardener in Connecticut"
Thursday, October 10: Fall Clean-Up Activity (Active Members Required Activity; Sustaining Members Welcome)
Friday, October 11: Rain Date for Fall Clean-Up Activity
Wednesday or Thursday, October 23 or 24 (TBC): Horticulture Field Trip to Connecticut College Arboretum
Monday, October 7: Business Meeting at the Town Hall Auditorium.
Horticulture Spotlight: Fairy Garden or Landscape in Miniature
Program: Leslie Martino; "Beatrix Ferrand - Her Legacy as a Landscape Gardener in Connecticut"
Thursday, October 10: Fall Clean-Up Activity (Active Members Required Activity; Sustaining Members Welcome)
Friday, October 11: Rain Date for Fall Clean-Up Activity
Wednesday or Thursday, October 23 or 24 (TBC): Horticulture Field Trip to Connecticut College Arboretum
SAVE THE DATE:
Holiday Pop-Up Sale in Town Park
Saturday, November 30: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday, December 1: 9:00 am - 12 noon
As always, Dagmar is looking for "doodads" to embellish the creations. Please contact her (646 618 1904) or bring items to the October or November meetings if you have something appropriate to donate.
Holiday Pop-Up Sale in Town Park
Saturday, November 30: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday, December 1: 9:00 am - 12 noon
As always, Dagmar is looking for "doodads" to embellish the creations. Please contact her (646 618 1904) or bring items to the October or November meetings 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!
Thursday, October 3, 10, 17 and 24, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Botanical Illustration in Watercolor at Spectrum Gallery with EGC member Nancy Bentivegna.
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!
Thursday, October 3, 10, 17 and 24, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Botanical Illustration in Watercolor at Spectrum Gallery with EGC member Nancy Bentivegna.
