Continues tradition to support scholarships

After COVID sidelined its vital fundraiser, the Greenleaf Garden Club is pleased to announce the return of its beloved holiday gala with a program titled “Designs for the Holidays.”

The gala will take place on Monday, Nov. 17, at the Ruth Anne Bleakney Senior Center, 60 North Bow Street, Milford. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with refreshments and a chance to purchase tickets for the drawing of theme baskets, craft items, and gift certificates from local businesses. The program will begin at 7 p.m.

The gala program will feature floral designer Sara Vono-Caires creating tablescapes for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. Sara Vono-Caires is the owner and designer behind Fern and Fable, a floral design and preservation studio based in Milford. With a background in art and art history, and years of floral design experience, Sara brings a love of color, texture, and storytelling into every arrangement she designs. Her studio specializes in full-service floral design for events, as well as resin floral preservation—turning meaningful blooms into lasting heirlooms. Sara is especially passionate about preserving memories through florals, believing that something as fleeting as a flower can become a cherished piece of art.

Gala Chairperson Michele Creamer said, “The gala is always a festive night and is a lovely way to get in the mood for the upcoming season.”

All area residents are invited to attend this popular community event. Tickets are $15 and can be obtained from any Greenleaf Garden Club member or by contacting Nancy Wojick at [email protected]. Club members note that this event often sells out early. The funds raised help the club support two scholarships as well as programs at Countryside Health Care and the Milford Youth Center.

 About the Greenleaf Garden Club

Our mission statement is to promote the knowledge and love of gardening and floral design and to support garden related civic development in the town of Milford. Our objectives are to encourage interest in all phases of home gardening and in floral design and to promote better horticultural practices, civic beauty and the conservation of natural resources. The Greenleaf Garden Club is a member of the National Garden Clubs Inc and the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts Inc. For information email us at [email protected] or visit our website GreenleafGardenClub.org.