Meetings are held March through December (no meetings in January and February) at the Shelton Community Center in the lower level Multi-Purpose room. They are on the first Monday of the month (except for holidays) and start promptly at 10 a.m.
Meetings may be cancelled due to inclement weather and road conditions. Check Facebook for information: https://www.facebook.com/SheltonORGC
Dues are $35 per year, guests are welcome to attend, there is a $5 Visitor Fee for non-members.
| 10:00 | Program: This month we will learn about each ORGC committee and their responsibilities. |
| 11:00 | Business Meeting |
| 12:15 | Lunch |
| 10:00 | Program: “Backyard Birds”
Cheryl Baszturo will share a Power Point presentation of birds she has seen in her backyard and travels. She will share stories and interesting facts regarding birds. |
| 11:00 | Business Meeting |
| 12:15 | Lunch |
| 10:00 | Program: “Bees and Seasonal Gardening”
Danny Quinn from Wells Hollows Farm will present interesting information about Seasonal Gardening and the importance of bees. |
| 11:00 | Business Meeting |
| 12:15 | Lunch |
June 3, 2024: Club Luncheon
| 10:00 | Program: “Decoupage Terra Cotta Clay Pots”
Artistic Design Chair in charge of Artistic Workshops and Exhibits, Linda Hooper, will work with us to make Decoupaged Terra Cotta Clay Pots. |
| 11:00 | Business Meeting |
| 12:15 | Lunch |
| 10:00 | Program: “Herbs and Kitchen Gardens”
Advanced Master Gardener Donna Katsuranis will be giving a presentation about “Herbs and Kitchen Gardens.” |
| 11:00 | Business Meeting |
| 12:15 | Lunch |
| 10:00 | Program: “Putting the Garden to Bed”
Karla Daley will present a lecture on getting the garden ready for the winter months. |
| 11:00 | Business Meeting |
| 12:15 | Lunch |
October 7, 2024
| 10:00 | Program: Pumpkin Decorating with Ribbons
Club member Lori Kniffin will lead us in decorating pumpkins, using ribbons, for holiday decorations. |
| 11:00 | Business Meeting |
| 12:15 | Lunch |
| 10:00 | Program: Apple Tasting
We’ll be sampling several varieties of apples from Beardsley’s Cider Mill and Orchard. |
| 11:00 | Business Meeting |
| 12:15 | Lunch |
| 9:30 | Holiday Wreath Making Workshop Bring greens, pinecones, nuts, cutters, and gloves. No silk flowers. All natural materials. Wreaths for the Huntington Green, Huntington Community Center, Huntington Branch of the Shelton Library, City Hall and city schools will be made. Two swags and two urns will be filled for the exterior of the Plumb Memorial Library. |
| 12:00 | Lunch – Special Holiday Luncheon |