SCIPIOVILLE - The aroma of freshly clipped pine tree branches filled the Scipioville Presbyterian Church on Sunday as several local residents built their own wreaths to kickoff their holiday preparations.
“It's just so much fun,” said Union Springs resident Jackie Alexander, who has been attending the event for nearly 30 years. “It smells great in here and everybody gets to go home with something they are happy with.”
While the holiday foliage and some decorations were provided, Alexander said each wreath was unique, especially when people brought their own decorations to incorporate into their work.
Ellen Schaffer, of Aurora, brought a small sleigh, her own large wreath frame and several ornaments, which she used to add extra color to her project.
“This large wreath is going on my garage wall outdoors,” Schaffer said, as she used a thin piece of green wire to tie a collection of pine, boxwood and holly branches to her wreath. “I use the same frame each year. Its about 15 years old . . . The sleigh, I am working on that as a center piece for a table.”
Debi Lampman, who organized the event, which is sponsored by the Southern Cayuga Garden Club, said it was a chance for residents to support a good cause and enjoy the start of the holiday season while avoiding the long lines and hassles associated with early shopping.
A portion of the money raised from the event will be used to give a scholarship to a Southern Cayuga Central School student who is planning to pursue horticulture in college.
As Lampman worked her way around the table helping participants correct problems in their wreaths, she said many people like Alexander return each year because the event provides an outlet for creative fun.
“It gets to be a pretty sticky mess with some of the branches, but once you get into it it's really fun,” Lampman said. “The only real work in this is the three days I spent preparing by picking the greens that everyone is using.”
Nancy Sroka , of Auburn, said she has been coming to the event with several of her friends to make wreaths for nearly four years.
“But I am not getting any better at it,” Sroka joked. “But it makes a great door decoration and I get to work with my friends.”
Staff writer Nate Robson can be reached at 253-5311 ext. 248 or nathan.robson@lee.net
While the holiday foliage and some decorations were provided, Alexander said each wreath was unique, especially when people brought their own decorations to incorporate into their work.
Ellen Schaffer, of Aurora, brought a small sleigh, her own large wreath frame and several ornaments, which she used to add extra color to her project.
“This large wreath is going on my garage wall outdoors,” Schaffer said, as she used a thin piece of green wire to tie a collection of pine, boxwood and holly branches to her wreath. “I use the same frame each year. Its about 15 years old . . . The sleigh, I am working on that as a center piece for a table.”
Debi Lampman, who organized the event, which is sponsored by the Southern Cayuga Garden Club, said it was a chance for residents to support a good cause and enjoy the start of the holiday season while avoiding the long lines and hassles associated with early shopping.
A portion of the money raised from the event will be used to give a scholarship to a Southern Cayuga Central School student who is planning to pursue horticulture in college.
As Lampman worked her way around the table helping participants correct problems in their wreaths, she said many people like Alexander return each year because the event provides an outlet for creative fun.
“It gets to be a pretty sticky mess with some of the branches, but once you get into it it's really fun,” Lampman said. “The only real work in this is the three days I spent preparing by picking the greens that everyone is using.”
Nancy Sroka , of Auburn, said she has been coming to the event with several of her friends to make wreaths for nearly four years.
“But I am not getting any better at it,” Sroka joked. “But it makes a great door decoration and I get to work with my friends.”
Staff writer Nate Robson can be reached at 253-5311 ext. 248 or nathan.robson@lee.net
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