Family Center News / July-August 2010

Wednesday parent run playgroups are happening at Pettingill park in Cummington. If it’s not too hot, come on down and
play with other parents and little ones. 9:30-11:30

There are fun places to cool off: swimming at the DAR in Goshen, Ashfield Lake, Plainfield pond, and Chesterfield bend.
Also cool are the local libraries. Check out story times!
Meekins library-Williamsburg: Preschool story time, Weds, 10:30
Lily library - Florence: Mother Goose on the Loose, Tuesdays 10:00

If you are looking for a preschool option or school for your child, there will be an informational meeting about the
initiative to start the Community Education Center at the former RH Conwell Elementary school building in Worthington,
opening in the fall. They are looking for feedback as to whether or not there is interest in a preschool, which would be led
by Susan Warner, of Woodlanders day care in Worthington. She has over 25 years experience as a caregiver and
educator of preschool age children.
The meeting will be help Tuesday July 27th at 6pm at the Worthington Town Hall.

Exciting news!!! Cummington Family Center will be sponsoring it’s first ever “Handmade for Kids” craft fair for the
holidays on November 13th. We’re looking for folks who might be interested in having a table and selling at this unique
event. If you are interestedin helping, planning, or exhibiting, please contact Stacey Mackowiak: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
or #634-8853
OR come join us for a planning meeting July 20th, 6:30 pm @ Stacey’s house. 110 Mount Road in Cummington.
There will be a great musical performance before the event as well, so look for more details soon! This is going to be a
fabulous, fun time!

On August 25 there will be a Community Sing with Penny Schultz. A SING is an opportunity for any and all
ages to come together to learn part songs from around the world. You don't need to read
music to participate. Songs, which will be taught by rote, include music from South Africa, gospel songs,
English country songs, unusual rounds, and other songs that celebrate the earth, peace, and well-being.
The SINGS are child-friendly events. Restless children can go with an adult to the adjacent dance barn to run around.
Also, the grounds are fun and safe places for children to play. $5/person (young children free).
6:30 – 8:00pm followed by a potluck.

And finally...we have a NEW WEBSITE!!!!! Thanks to the very generous time and work of CFC dad James Saccento
our website has gotten some much needed updating. It’s still a work in progress and we will be adding more photos
and such soon, but be sure to check it out, and of course give us feedback!!!

Hope everyone has a wonderful summertime!!!