STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Richmond Evergreen Garden Club recently celebrated its 21st annual fundraiser by reviving a cherished tradition: a community tea party. The event was held at Hemsley Hall at historic Church of St. Andrew in Richmond with the club’s accomplished membership.

Event chair Jill Folino, an artist and event planner, hosted the event. She explained, “I just felt like that brought it back to the community feeling. Our membership is used to working with their hands. They take great joy in fussing with details and seeing the happiness that their work always brings.”

Held on a Saturday from noon to 4 p.m., the event was catered by Mark’s Bake Shoppe—a meaningful choice, as the bakery had temporarily closed earlier this year before securing funding to reopen.

“People were

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