Raising a Toast to Garden Club Member Ellie Tessmer
On Jan. 6, several members of the North Haven Garden Club were invited to attend a gathering for member Ellie Tessmer which was held at Gouveia Vineyards in Wallingford. The special occasion celebrated Tessmer’s many years of service to the South West Conservation District (SWCD). The North Haven Garden Club members were invited because of the club’s years volunteering at the annual plant sale for the SWCD. The North Haven Garden Club presented Tessmer with an orchid and Club President Lynda O’Donnell presented Tessmer with a red cyclamen and sun catcher. Members of the North Haven Garden Club who attended were Gerri Giordano, Lee Fermo, Cindy Golia, Lois Gough, Lynda O’Donnell, Marge Quinn, and Jan Tracy.