Sandwich Mothers Club
September/October 2009
Playground Playdates
 
Every Thursday and Friday morning starting September 10th from 9:30 - 11:30 at the Adventure Playground in Sandwich.  These casual, drop-in playdates require no registration or payment, just come meet other Moms and play!  Please note that playdates are weather permitting!  For more information or questions contact president@sandwichmothersclub.org
  Halloween Train Ride
Halloween Train
Saturday, October 24th
 
Join  other ghosts & goblins on a "spooktacular" ride aboard the Cape Cod Rail Road. 
 
Wear your costume, but beware, there just might be too much fun to handle!  Face painting, treats, "tricks" and the characters from the Wizard of Oz will round out this scenic joy ride.  
 
The train departs promptly at 1:30 pm from the Hyannis Depot, with the ride lasting one hour.  SMC members receive a substantial discount when purchasing tickets through the club:  $15 per adult (normally $18) and $7 per child (normally $16).  Infants always ride for free!
 
Please contact Tammy at
 if you would like to purchasse tickets for your  "ghouls" and boys.

charm necklace
 
Our first newsletter of the new year is sponsored by Elisa Sullivan, owner and designer, Swirls Jewelry in Sandwich.
 
Elisa  hails from Magnolia, AR, but has lived in Sandwich for 8 years.  She is married and has a 5 year old son, Jacob. 
 
One of her latest endeavors is the charm necklace shown above, that features children/grandchildrens
names along with the birthstones and crystals.
 
For a better sampling of Elisa's work, please visit her web site by clicking on "Visit our Sponsor" or the Swirls Jewelry link above. 
 
ORDER ONE OF ELISA'S UNIQUE DESIGNS BEFORE NOVEMBER 1ST AND RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT. 
Book Club
 
Book Club meets every second Wednesday of the month at 7 pm.  Location varies each month between members homes.  Please email Lindsey at roselinds@aol.com with any questions or for more information.
 
September:  Wednesday, the 9th
On Chesil Beach, Ian McEwan
 
October:  Wednesday, the 14th
The Lace Reader, Brunonia Barry
 playground
 
"Looking for a playgroup?  Registration for SMC playgroups begin at our kick-off meeting!"
New Member Social  
 
Monday, October 12th
7 pm
British Beer Company
Rt. 6A, Sandwich, MA
 
You have joined the SMC, now what?  Well, here is your chance to get together with new members like yourself, to mix and mingle with members of the board, and meet some of those moms that have been with the SMC for "quite a while".  Pizza will be served, and a cash bar is available.

To attend, please register at the 9/17 kick-off celebration, or contact Amanda directly for more information or to register after 9/17.
Greetings!

   Welcome fall!  I am excited to kick-off our 6th year as the Sandwich Mothers Club and my second year as SMC President!  I am looking forward to meeting many new moms and connecting with old SMC friends at our kick-off meeting on September 17th
   Our Board of Directors have been hard at work this August to put together some wonderful activities for our membership.  As always, we look forward to some old fall favorites like the Crow Farm trip and the Couple's Beer tasting.  But I am most excited for all the new plans!  Support Groups, New Member Socials and playdates, fresh speakers and off Cape adventures are just a few of the wonderful additions from the board and beyond! 
   Additionally, we have reviewed the year end member surveys and made improvements to meet the changing and growing membership needs.  Again we remind you that this is your club!  We welcome all ideas, suggestions, feedback and your enthusiasm towards making this year a success!  We run on the kindness and dedication of  all volunteer participation - join us as we continue to serve our Cape Cod families and community.
    And, remember, you can renew your membership two ways! Go to www.sandwichmothersclub.org/joinus.htm and select either join via mail/meeting to print out a membership form, or join online securely and conveniently with paypal.
 
I look forward to sharing this journey of motherhood with you!
 
Janell
Kick-Off Celebration
HemisphereHemisphere
98 Town Neck Road, Sandwich
 
Thursday, September 17th, 7 pm
 
For moms only, this informal gathering is for both returning SMC members and their friends to get more information about the SMC and its upcoming club year. 
 
Stop by and enjoy some snacks and a cocktail (cash bar)    while spending a  late summer evening on  Cape Cod Bay.  Email Janell for more infomation at president@sandwichmothersclub.org 
Couple's Event
2nd Annual Beer Tasting
and Cook Off
 
Sunday, October 4th, 1 pm
Lakewood Hills Clubhouse
East Sandwich, MA
 
   We will once again be competing for who makes the best dish containing beer!  The categories are chili, appetizer, main dish and dessert...yes, dessert...time to get creative!  We will also have Cape Cod Beer join us to do a tasting. 
   Those bringing a dish will pay $10/couple for the event and those without a dish will pay $15/couple.  You may enter as many dishes as you wish.  The quantity will depend on how many are attending and that information will be provided two weeks before the event. 
    If you wish to sign up please do so at the Sept. 17th meeting, or by email elisasullivan@comcast.net after the  meeting.  You must be signed up and paid by September 25th in order to attend.  Please send checks to Sandwich Mother's Club; P.O. Box 932 Sandwich, MA  02563.
 
And yes, hubbies...the Pat's game will be televised for your viewing pleasure!
Crow Farm
The kids will get a tour of Crow Farm, and will be able to pick an apple from the orchard and a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. Farmer Paul will answer questions during the tour.
 
Two dates and times have been scheduled:
 
Wednesday, September 30th 
4:30 - 5:30 pm
 
Friday, October 2nd  
10 - 11 am 
 
FEE: $3 per child
 
This event is perfect for toddlers - elementary children. Infants are welcome of course, just keep in mind that it is a walking tour on farm land, so an "all-terrain" stroller would be best (not one with small wheels) or back pack, sling.
 
Sign-ups for either date begin at the Kick Off Meeting on September 17th. If you cannot make this meeting, you can register by contacting Nicole Donovan at nicole@donovan6.com
Got News?
 
Do you have the scoop on one of our SMC members? Did they get a new job? Have a baby? Finish an educational goal? Let the Sunshine Committee know and we will send out a card to wish them CONGRATULATIONS!
 
Sunshine is geared to give members support if needed. If a member is struggling we also would like to show support to them. Bereavement cards and thinking of you cards can be sent out as well. We care about our members and would like to send "sunshine" their way! 
 
Contact SMC Communications Coordinator, Tammy McDevitt -
Sandwich Mothers Club Support Group
 
   Many families are faced with varying medical and psychological challenges when it comes to raising their kids, and we often feel that we are facing this alone.  Not any more. As a new resource, SMC is developing support groups for families to share their experiences and learn from one another.  Based on nothing more than conversations with Moms, it seems that the most epidemic categories of these challenges are: 1) allergies and asthma, 2) ADD and ADHD (often coupled with sensory processing deficiencies and/or mood disorders), and 3) autism.  
 
   Thus, there would likely be three separate support groups.  Meetings will most likely be held monthly and are open to both parents.  The groups would meet informally to share life experiences, successes, failures, doctors they love/hate, etc. During those meetings it can be discussed whether or not to have playgroups with kids of similar situations.  If you want another type of group formed, please let me know.
   
   If you are interested in joining and/or leading one of these three support groups, please contact Beth Brazil at bethbrazil_2000@yahoo.com  or 508-888-4204.  
 
 
ATTENTION MEMBERS IN BUSINESS!
 
Did you know that the SMC can help you be a successful businesswoman?  There are three ways in which you can make yourself more marketable through the Sandwich Mothers Club. 
 
First, all SMC members have the option of listing their personal business or workplace on our Moms' Marketplace.  The cost is $10 for the first listing, and $5 each additional listing there after, per member.  Secondly, members may donate a gift to be raffled off at an SMC meeting.  The member and her business will be recognized at the meeting.   Our first meeting is September 17th-Act now!!!  Finally, members may become a newsletter sponsor for $15 per issue.  Your business information will be included in the electronic newsletter distributed to all SMC members.  Two sponsors will be included in each issue.  Space for this opportunity is limited, so sign up now! 
 
If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please contact Jen McGuire at pr@sandwichmothersclub.org