Milford Garden Club's 80th year holds great promise
To the Editor:
The Milford Garden Club finished its 79th year of service to the community with a Christmas luncheon at the Presbyterian Church on Dec. 13. Our programming year has been “filled to the brim.” It offered educational lectures (like “Expressing Your Personality in the Garden”), opportunities for developing formal design techniques, and even a “hands-on” demonstration turning garden supplies into great holiday displays.
Our hospitality committee (Jennielyn Dye, Alberta Rosiak, Helga Becking, Gail Darcy, Lynn Gurliacci, Marcia Monaco, Eileen Rail and Joyce VanNest)) transformed the meeting room into a Christmas fantasy. The table settings included a collection of antique Christmas trees centerpieces. Our luncheon was only topped by a visit from Rudolph and Santa, accompanied by Christmas carols.
The Milford Garden Club began in 1937 intent upon the study of horticulture and the pursuit of projects contributing to the beautification of the Borough of Milford. Our mission has expanded since then to include supporting the development of parks in and around the Milford area (Kennedy, Barkley and Remembrance Place), a perennial plant sale where garden club members offer some of their favorite varieties for purchase, a secret garden tour in July, a scarecrow display at the Community House in October and support for the Ecumenical Food Pantry by growing produce at the Community Garden. Of course, we are best known for our stunning urns which adorn street corners all throughout the summer, our giant “guess the size” of the pumpkin display in October and our Christmas decorations welcoming all to the holiday spirit of Milford.
Our 80 year promises to be a fitting tribute to the love we share of the natural beauty of our region. New members are always welcome! Our meetings are scheduled for the second Tuesday of each month beginning in March at the Presbyterian Church, beginning at 1 p.m.
For more information, contact us at milfordgarden@gmail.com.
Linda Pinto
Shohola