WOODBURY — The Pomperaug Valley Garden Club will present a special program, A Bouquet of Memories From the Met, featuring renowned floral designer Chris Giftos, Tuesday, October 16, at the Old Town Hall, 5 Mountain Rd.
For 33 years, Mr. Giftos was a flower designer at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. While at the Met, he created thousands of floral designs for which he gained international acclaim and recognition.
For this occasion, Mr. Giftos will make six flower arrangements which will be raffled off at the end of the event.
His narrative will be peppered with entertaining anecdotes from his days of working with numerous celebrities whose names will be familiar to all who attend.
Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. when attendees will receive a gourmet box lunch prepared by The Pantry in Washington Depot.
A raffle of gift certificates from local merchants will take place prior to the 1 p.m. presentation.
The Old Town Hall will be decorated with Oriental rugs provided by Karen Hughes, owner of Abrash Galleries and Antiques.
The price of admission is $40 in advance and $45 at the door, including lunch.
Tickets can be purchased at Canfield Corner Pharmacy, the Woodbury Drug Store or by calling 860-354-8339.
Funds raised by the garden club from this event will go back to the community in the form of planting and maintenance of numerous town gardens and public spaces as well as community outreach programs such as youth and senior workshops.
At holiday time, members construct the many wreaths and swags that adorn town buildings.
The club also offers a scholarship award.
Those seeking additional information may call 860-354-8339 or visit www.pomperaugvalleygc .org.
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