St. Michaels Community Center
"Where fun and friendship happen"
What's going on around here?
click here for a copy of our newsletter  November 2011
Trish Payne
Executive Director
P. O. Box 354
103 Railroad Avenue
St. Michaels, MD 21663
410-745-6073
helps here!

The United Fund



The Bryan Foundation

Talbot County Arts Council

St. Michaels Bus. Assoc.

Chesapeake Bay Maritime
Museum

Talbot County YMCA

Environmental Concern

Inn At Perry Cabin

Choptank Community
Health System, Inc

Computer Literacy for Kids.
Inc.

Mid Shore Mediation

WCEI RADIO - Local Events

Talbot County P.E.A.C.E.

Talbot Partnership

Mid-Shore Pro Bono, Inc.

Carpe Diem Arts

St. Michaels Studio

Talbot Hospice

Preston Automotive Group

Maryland Coalition

Phillips Wharf E. C.
Links to our
Friends and
Neighbors
Many of our programs
are also partially
funded by the Talbot
Family Network and
the  Talbot County Arts
Council with funds
provided by the Talbot
County Council
Talbot Humane Society
We always
welcome
VOLUNTEERS !
If you'd like to join
our "family", give
us a call at
410-745-6073
or stop in to
see us !
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Still located at 1110 S. Talbot Street,
St. Michaels, MD   410-745-0669
Open Tuesday through Saturday
10 am - 2 pm
Check out the St. Michaels Community Center's
Treasure Cove Thrift Shop
Donate by
credit card by  
clicking the
DONATE button
at top left-hand
corner of this
page
This quaint resale shop is totally staffed by volunteers.
We rely on YOU to provide us with clean, in season, clothing and household goods. Every penny we earn from your donations goes
towards underwriting the programs and operating expenses of the St. Michaels Community Center. SMCC strives to meet the
unfilled needs of our community by offering low cost merchandise to our customers.

With Spring in the air, and major space constraints, we will no longer be accepting winter clothing after March 13th. All winter
clothing will go on sale, March 15th at half price.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT !!!
Email address:  trish@stmichaelscc.org
St. Luke's U.M.C.
Thank you EVERYONE for your friendship and your generous support !
We need you so that we may continue serving the community and those in need!
BUS TRIPS



February 4, 2012 - Saturday - Fiddler On The Roof at The
Lyric Opera House.
$106 includes show tickets and bus fare
with tip. Dinner stop will be on your own at The Old Country
Buffet in Annapolis. Pick up in St. Michaels at 11:15, pick up in
Easton at 11:45. Showtime 2:00.
Registration and payment
deadline is Jan. 13
. SEATS STILL AVAILABLE !! HURRY!!

February 28, 2012 - Tuesday - Harrington Slots and
Casino
day trip ($35 - includes lunch buffet & play card, bus
fare and tip). Pick up in St. Michaels at 8:30, pick up in Easton
at 9 am. Departing from Harrington at 3 pm.
Registration and
payment deadline is February 10.

March 8, 2012 -
Thursday - Philadelphia Flower Show,
Islands of Aloha
, $77 includes admission and bus fare with
tip. Lunch/Dinner is on your own on show grounds or at
venues across the street. Pick up in St. Michaels at 7:45 am,
pick up in Easton at 8:15 am. Depart for home at 4 pm.
Register and payment deadline is February 24.

March 26, 2012 - Monday - Washington, D.C. & Cherry
Blossoms  
$35 covers cost of bus fare with tip. Spend the day
visiting the Tidal Basin and area Museums and
Monuments.Lunch is on your own. Pick up in St. Michaels at
7:45 am, pick up in Easton at 8:15 am. Depart for home at 3
pm.
Registration and payment deadline is March 16.

April 12, 2012
- Thursday - Sight and Sound production of
Jonah. Dinner after the show at Miller's Smorgasboard
included. $129 includes admission to show, buffet dinner, bus
fare and tip. St. Michaels pickup is 8:45 am, Easton pickup is
9:15 am. Approximate home arrival is 8:00 pm.
Registration
and payment deadline is March 16.

June 20, 2012 -
Wednesday - Wizard of Oz at Toby's Dinner
Theater in Columbia.
$89 includes show admission, lavish
lunch buffet, bus fare and tip. St. Michaels pickup will be 8:00
am, Easton pickup will be at 8:30.
Registration and payment
deadline is May 18.
In loving memory
Avery Monique Bechtel
March 27, 1998 - August 15, 2011
Artists, Sue Stockman and Bobby Malzone
work with SMCC after school kids to create a mosaic memorial in
depicting a friendship circle of love in honor of Avery Bechtel


Computer Basics
Fridays, January 6 through March 23,  11 - 12 noon
10 class sessions for $60

Learn to Use WORD
Fridays, January 6 through 27, 9 - 11 am
4 class sessions for $30

Using Skype
Thursday February 16 from 9 - 11 am
Cost $10

How to Set Up and Use GMAIL
Thursday, February 23 from 9 - 11

To sign up, call 410-745-6073
mail check to: SMCC, P.O.Box 354, St. Michaels, MD 21663
Adult Computer Classes
with Amy Schisler
December 27, 2011 Neighborhood Holiday Dinner
Julianna Burns, Leslie & Amairani and
Cody and Zack Dewitt
Several of our many guests enjoying
their holiday dinner
Volunteers - Karen Shook, Trish Payne and
Christine Plank
Rick and Zuzu Forrest entertaining the guests
The St. Michaels Community Center on Railroad Avenue was transformed into a festive holiday
gathering place where friends and neighbors shared holiday cheer and a delicious dinner. On
Saturday, December 24, approvximately 76 meals were served to community members. This
bountiful feast included ham, turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, rolls and a
delicious assortment of desserts. The meal was a delicious success thanks to the following local
businesses/individuals for their food donations: Mark Chew from Marco's, John Mason at Town
Dock, Jack and Delores Antwerpen at Sweeties, Ann Borders, Andrea Gray and help from Ilene
Morgan. A special thanks also goes out to Graul's Supermarket for not only providing delicious
rolls but also for allowing us to set up a collection site for non-perishables at their store so that
each guest at the dinner could receive a bag of groceries as they left.
Click below for Community Garden Application and Guidelines

Community Garden Application Form

Community Garden Guidelines
The St. Michaels Community Garden Committee and others, under the auspices of the St .Michaels Community Center have been working to create a Community Garden on the
property between Conner Street and Fremont Street, adjacent to Carpenter Alley. The garden will consist of forty raised beds, compost bins, several benches, and a small garden shed.
The Town Commissioners have enthusiastically agreed to give the Community Center a five year commitment commencing October 15, 2011 to build and sustain a garden at this site.
The Community Garden will benefit the community in many ways. It will give residents access to fresh produce, educate children and adults in good gardening and eating practices, and
turn a vacant parcel into a vital and appealing space where people may gather, work together and socialize in a space that builds community.
With limited publicity, applications have already been filed for 22 available beds. Phase II of the project will add additional beds for a total of 40. Methodist Men of Union United Methodist
Church have reserved two beds with the intent to contribute their produce to seniors. The St. Michaels Community Center and the YouFood Project are partnering on a two bed
gardening program for children. The Master Gardeners will be providing workshops on site for gardeners who may need assistance or just want to learn more about seasonal planting,
pruning, harvesting or anything related to growing a garden.
St. Michaels is growing.........
SMCC's announces the Community Garden
and the YouFood Project
More Adult Classes coming up...
Sunday, February 12, from Noon – 2:30 pm at SMCC,  Jewelry Beading Class
with Barbara Barrowcliff of Jonas’ Attic.  Spend the afternoon creating masterpieces
and leave wearing your own earrings and bracelet. Also a great time to think about a
gift for Mom. $40 covers cost of class and all jewelry supplies. Bring your own
special beads and tools if you want. Space is limited to 6 so call now.



Saturday, February 25, from 9:00 - 10:00 am.
 Getting Ready for Spring
Gardening
with master gardener, Nancy Beatty at her home and greenhouse.
Nancy will guide us through the process of preparing to plant Springtime seeds and
plantings and show us techniques for successful gardening. $20. Class size is
limited, call 410-745-5952 to register.



Thursdays, March 1, 8, 15 and 22 from 6:30 – 8 pm at SMCC, Make It and Take
It
cooking class with master cook Sharon Gilroy. Sharon will once again share her
flare for fabulous cooking and guide us each week to make a culinary delight to take
home. $45 covers the class fee and students may be required to bring some recipe
items. Class size is limited so call now.



Saturday, March 10, 10 am – 2 pm and again from 6 pm to 7 pm, Mosaic
Expressions
with artist Sue Stockman at her home and studio. In the morning, Sue
will inspire us to make our own mosaic art pieces and later, in the evening, we’ll
return to grout and finish them to take home for display. $125 covers the cost all all
supplies a nd instruction. This is an extremely popular class and space is limited so
call now.



Sunday, March 18, from 2 - 4 pm, Creating Garden Bells with Artist, Dawn
Malosh at her studio in Sherwood, MD. Famous for her incredible Gargoyle Bells,
Dawn will show us how to create our own magical garden bells out of clay. Class fee
is only $45 and includes materials and firing and an additional follow-up class for
assembly and painting (TBA). Call now to reserve your place!
Sharon Gilroy
Nancy Beatty
Sue Stockman
Dawn Malosh
After School Kids classes
Schedules will be distributed through SMES
or download the registration form below

Winter A.S.K. Programs
SOUP DAY
Every 3rd Friday of the Month
Your choice of:
Chicken & Dumplings, Cheese & Broccoli or
Vegetable Beef
with roll & soda or water
for only $6
EAT IN OR TAKE OUT
We deliver in St. Michaels !
Click here to print order form Soup Day Order Form
or call 410-745-6073
all proceeds benefit the programs of SMCC