The SMC Board works hard each year to plan events for members and their families.  When events cost money, an effort is made to keep those costs to a minimum.  In many cases, the Club subsidizes events to keep them affordable.  Our operating budget is made up primarily from two income sources-membership dues and newsletter sponsors.

Because we depend so heavily on membership dues, it is necessary to expect members to renew at the start of the SMC "year", which has traditionally been September.  While new members can join at any time, any members from the 2009-10 year who have not renewed by the end of September will be removed from the Club roster.  This includes the Google Group.  If a former member renews after that time, she will be added to the membership roster and included in the Google Group if she would like.

You are always welcome to mail your registration form and a check to the SMC PO Box.  Additionally, you will have the opportunity to pay in person at the August 29th family event at Adventure Playgroup.  Finally, you may bring your membership dues to Hemisphere for our Kick Off Moms Meeting on September 30th.  In the near future, online registration will be available again from the website via paypal - we will send out a constant contact update when this feature is operational.

Jennifer J. McGuire

Sandwich Mothers Club President, 2010-11

Outdoor Summertime Crafts

 Contributed by: Carolyn Hietsch

For the Younger Children

Add some reading to your crafting

 

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Materials:

This classic recipe turns cornstarch and water into an irresistible-to-the-touch, non-Newtonian fluid: a substance, like quicksand, that acts sometimes like a liquid and sometimes like a solid. To make a batch, have your child combine 1 cup of cornstarch and 1/2 cup of water in a shallow bowl or rimmed baking sheet (if the goop isn't drippy enough, add more water, a tablespoon at a time).You can also add food coloring, if desired! Put the mixture in a bin, bowl, or empty water table outside and let you child explore!  *This can be VERY messy, so it should be played with outside!*

For the Older Children

Materials

      *     Baking sheet with rim

      *     Shaving cream

      *     Squeegee

      *     Liquid food coloring

      *     Craft stick or toothpick

      *     Card stock

Instructions

       2.    Dot the cream with drops of food coloring, then use a craft stick or toothpick to swirl it in the cream.

       3.    Lay a sheet of card stock on top of the cream and press lightly. Peel off the paper and use the squeegee to remove the excess shaving cream. Set the paper aside to dry. Try making a second, lighter print, or start over with a fresh layer of cream on the baking sheet.

       4.    Use the paper for a variety of crafts!