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  • Wreath of the Day, From the Archives – Flocked Wire

    We will continue with our wreath decorating tips with a plug for green flocked wire. You may find paper covered wire in various gauges at Walmart or Amazon, but this wire is sprayed or coated with soft green velvety fuzz, making it far easier to work with – no more cut or calloused fingers. It’s available from Oasis Floral Products in 20 gauge, but check at your local supply companies for more sizes. The higher the number the smaller the wire. We take long pieces and cut them into the sizes we may need for a particular task, whether it is securing pine cones or adding more greens to the balsam bases. The color blends into the foliage and by twisting the ends, you get a secure decoration.

    Tracey Cannistraro, our current co-President, is today’s Wreath of the Day Sponsor. Thank you, Tracey! Tracey also decorates, but the wreath below was made in 2013, before she joined the Club.

  • Monday, October 24, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Cooking Matters New Volunteer Training

    Share Our Strength’s Cooking Matters, nationally sponsored by the ConAgra Foods® Foundation and WalMart Foundation, is a groundbreaking nutrition education program that connects families with food by teaching them how to prepare healthy, tasty low-cost meals. Chefs and nutritionists volunteer their time and expertise to lead hands-on courses that instruct adults, teens and kids in getting the most nutrition on of a limited budget. Cooking Matters has reached more than 45,000 families across the country since 1993. For more information, visit www.cookingmatters.org/mass. We are always looking for cooking and nutrition instructors to teach our multi-session class series. Volunteer chefs work in partnership with nutritionists, using the lesson plans and recipes for each class provided in an established curriculum. Classes meet for two hours once a week for six weeks. Cooking Matters provides all materials needed for class, including curricula, cooking and teaching supplies, kitchen, and support staff. To learn more, call 617-774-1324 or email mdelgizzi@strength.org.  They host  New Volunteer Trainings at least once a month, with  two conveniently-located training sessions coming up, and are a three-minute walk from the No. Quincy T on the Red Line.