The Olde Ripton Garden Club will offer a demonstration of how to make seasonal Door Swags and Table Centerpieces at their Nov. 5th meeting at 10 a.m..
Rob Flader of Benedicts Home and Garden in Monroe heads up their design center and will be on deck for the program. Rob studied Public Health and Environmental Science at Southern CT University and is an accredited Nursery Professional by the CT Nursery and Landscape Association. 
The program will be held at the Plumb Library, 65 Wooster Street, Shelton. The event is open to the public and non-members are asked to pay a $5.00 visitor fee which covers the program, lunch, and refreshments.
The Club invites perspective new members to its meeting if they are interested in assisting the Club with its mission of beautifying streets, highways and grounds around public buildings in Shelton. Area residents are encouraged to join at any level of gardening – from beginner to master gardener — to learn about all facets of horticulture and preservation of the environment.
Annual dues for those who want to join will be $35.oo. A brief business meeting, horticulture discussion and displays and refreshments will be served in addition to the speaker program.
The Olde Ripton Garden Club is a non-profit organization.