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Twelve models walked the runway at the Chelmsford Elks Hall, May 11, all in the name of fundraising for the pleasure of beautifying the town.
The Westford Garden Club held its annual fashion show fundraiser to cover the costs of plantings. Garden Club members maintain a number of locations which denote the changing seasons.
“You might have noticed that we’re all dressing a little better lately,” said Co-chairman Jane Glazier to a roomful of laughter, as she and Peg Mullen opened the event. Kathy Lynch served as commentator and Stephanie Gagnon provided music.
“Spring into Fashion” touted outfits available at four Concord shops: Grasshopper Shop, Irresistibles, J.McLaughlin, and Lyn Evans.
Presenting the clothes were: Joan Bennett, Janet Masow, and Jill O’Sullivan, for Grasshopper Shop; Rosemarie Koester, Wanda Royte and Barbara Schwahn for Irresistibles, Reina Hofeldt, Rick Guinazzo, and Lynn Smith for J.McLaughlin; and Suzanne Bonenfant, Jan Corcoran, and Janis Page for Lyn Evans.
According to the website, Garden Club members:
- Plant and maintain an herb garden at the Westford Museum/Historical Society.
- Provide seasonal decorations for the town hall, library, triangle at Hildreth Street, gazebo and Westford Common.
- Garden Therapy at Westford House.
- Provide information and advice on plantings to the public upon request and on other garden related special one-time projects.
- Contribute to the holiday lights for the Westford Common.
- Provide membership pass to Tower Hill Botanical Garden. Membership card maintained by the Westford Fletcher Public Library.
The Westford Garden Club also sponsors an annual scholarship to a resident of Westford who is planning to continue her education at an accredited college. Garden Club members say the purpose is to “encourage the study of environmental science, horticulture, landscape horticulture, landscape architecture and other related fields.”
A raffle and silent auction was held.
