ORGC Wreaths around Shelton

All around Shelton, wreaths designed and created by Olde Ripton Garden Club (ORGC) are on display! At our December 5th meeting, we held a wreath-making workshop to prepare decorations for the community. The beautiful creations from our members can now be viewed at businesses and public buildings throughout town. For ORGC, giving back to the residents of Shelton is an important part of our club mission, and we are delighted by the enjoyment the decorations have provided.

“On behalf of Booth Hill School in Shelton, I would like to thank you once again for the beautiful Christmas wreath that was delivered to us yesterday. It is hanging in its very special spot, the door of the main office. It gives everyone that scent of Christmas and they pass in and out of our office. I know you work so hard to make this wonderful gift each year and wanted you all to know just how much it is appreciated.

“Thanks again, and Merry Christmas to each and every one of you.”

-Mary Brotherton, Secretary at Booth Hill School

Shelton City Hall features several wreaths. The first greets visitors from the overhead glass window above the double door entrance. Others can be found in the Mayor’s Office.

: Mayor’s Office Room 202 Wreath

: Mayor’s Office Room 202 Wreath (Detail)

: Mayor’s Office Room 203 Wreath (Detail)

: Mayor’s Office Room 203 Wreath

Carolyn Ivanoff from the Shelton Board of Education shared photos of their wreaths and thanks to ORGC.

“..please thank the garden club for the beautiful wreaths… Here is a pic of the wreath hanging in the main office. So lovely. Please let everyone know what beautiful work you all do.”

-Carolyn Ivanoff

The Shelton Farmer’s Market has several wreaths on its exterior, all visible from the walkways and parking lot.

Urns filled with greenery can be seen at The Common Bond Market in Huntington Center. Dan Moran, Director of Marketing and Events Programming, offered kind words for ORGC members.

“… the planters look beautiful. Kim, Josh, and I are impressed by them and we really appreciate it….Really, thank you for everything.”

-Dan Moran

The Shelton Plumb Memorial Library also features urns filled with evergreens (in addition to bold, festively-colored hydrangea and white twigs). The urns are on either side of the historic entrance.

: One of the decorated urn at the library.

: The filled urns are positioned at the historic entrance.

: Detail of a filled urn, featuring evergreens and hydrangea flower heads.

The Shelton Senior Center has matching wreaths, displayed on either side of its doors. With the wrought-iron benches and light fixtures, the festive decorations emphasize the classic architecture.

Wreaths flank the entrance, adding charm with the wrought-iron decor.

Be sure to drive through Huntington Center during evening hours this holiday season — an ORGC wreath and greens in the garden are featured at the statue and are particularly beautiful accompanied by the lit trees.

The ORGC wreath at the Huntington Green statue.