Join us for this free lecture on Apples.  Nancy will lead us on an engaging discussion on all things apples - from the tree's lovely blossoms, to its famous fruit, the  history of apple production and the industry.  

This presentation includes an "apple tasting" with five in-season varieties of apples fresh from the orchard, which we will determine which contestant is the sweetest, the crispest, the juiciest, and the most satisfying! 

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

6:30 PM

Paxton COA - 17 West St.

Free and Open to the Public

About the Presenter: Nancy Riggs retired as a public school teacher after 33 years. She holds two Masters degrees and  completed the Master Gardeners class at Tower Hill in 2018.  She and her husband live in a 1780's farmhouse which was home to one family for 98 years.

She has enjoyed serving as president, secretary, horticultural chair, program co-chair and plant sale chair for the Holden Garden Club. However, her real passion is tending and puttering away in her one acre garden which has at least two trees which go back over 200 years. Her garden has been on numerous garden tours including Tower Hill's "City Spaces and Country Places" and Preservation Worcester's "historic house and garden tour".

Back by popular demand is needle felting with Laura Darrow. Come join us to make mushrooms. Participants will learn the how-to's of needle felting to create a mushroom. All materials are included.

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

6:30-8:30 PM

Paxton COA - 17 West. St

Cost: $20 members. $25 non-members

Advanced Signup and Payment are required: https://forms.gle/vqbjKKh1JsM1XhJQ9

Please note space is limited to 20 attendees.

It's the annual Paxton Center School PTO Trunk or Treat Community Event. for the 4th year PMAGC will have a Pumpkin Patch trunk complete with a friendly pumpkin decorating contest for the kids to select their favorite. 

Sunday, October 19, 2025

3-8 PM

Paxton Center School Parking Lot

Sign Up to enter a pumpkin, donate candy and/or run our trunk: https://forms.gle/JVNx68HVuZ8hWurZ8 

Join us for a low key gathering to celebrate the season. Make a holiday greens DIY, enjoy food & friendship. Bows, Greens, and natural embellishments (pine cones, berries, etc.) will be on hand, or feel free to bring your favorite embellishments. 

Be sure to bring a donation for our Paxton Congregational Church Food Pantry Collection 

Saturday, December 6, 2025

1-3:30 PM

Paxton COA Basement

Free, but advanced signup is required: https://forms.gle/rbUd5K5SdfL3w9M39 

Please note this event is for PMAGC Members Only.

Save the Date: Programs In the Works

Below are the list of programs & events we are working on. Be sure to check back frequently to find out more.

Nov. 13: Fall Lecture on Flax

Feb 8: DIY Workshop - Winter Bird Feeder Ornaments

March 14: DIY Workshop - Decoupage Ikea Water Pitchers

May 3: DIY Workshop - Iris Folding Watering Can notecard

May 31: 2026 Annual Meeting at Stonehouse on the Hill (for PMAGC members only)