Garden Club annual donation benefits Ocean Pines

(July 3, 2023) The Ocean Pines Garden Club recently presented a $1,000 donation to Ocean Pines Association as part of the club’s annual giving. 
 
Since forming in 1976, the Garden Club has helped to maintain Ocean Pines parks, decorate the community at Christmas and, in the past, tend to the Worcester County Veterans Memorial grounds. 
 
Gifts and donations from the club have included the Civil War era anchor at the Yacht Club in 1995, the gazebo at Pintail Park in 1998, the two stone benches at the community center in 2009, and two plaques for the Gold Star Program of the Veterans Memorial Foundation in 2014. 
 
Over the last year, the club has collaborated with Ocean Pines Public Works on plantings at the North Gate entranceway that have included perennials, a Christmas display for the holidays, and palm trees for the summertime. Tony Howard led that effort for Ocean Pines.
 
“We are so happy to contribute to the beauty of Ocean Pines and hope that our efforts add to the enjoyment of all Ocean Pines residents and visitors,” Garden Club Co-President Ann Shockley said. 
 
General Manager John Viola said the Garden Club donation would be used for future beautification initiatives.
 
"We are grateful to the Ocean Pines Garden Club for their dedication and efforts in enhancing the beauty of our community's North Gate entrance,” Viola said. “Their commitment to creating a welcoming environment has helped to transform this space into a picturesque gateway for all to enjoy.”

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Pictured with the Garden Club, from left, are Mike Powell and Tony Howard from Ocean Pines Public Works, and General Manager John Viola.