Civic Engagement & Outreach
Karon Moore, Joy Beatty-Bannister, Linda Daly, Celeste McTighe, Deb Hiob and Joanna Herrmann had a good time wrapping presents for Santa’s Letters.
SCC collected over 1,000 items of clothing for men and women vets. Thanks to all the helpers who volunteered to help and those who came when Lorraine called for help. Helpers included Diane Schmidt, Celeste McTighe, Karon Moore, Debby Hiob, Arlene Hurley, Bea Aydelotte, Linda Daly, Jackie Bates and Joanna Herrmann. Thanks also to all the husbands who came along to help too, we couldn’t do it without you! All the totals listed are for men and women: 220 sweats, 156 winter jackets, 68 hoodies, vests & fleeces, 57 shirts & tops, 56 sweaters, 33 slacks, 74 scarves & hats, 57 pairs of gloves, 23 women’s long coats, and 297 pairs of socks! Thanks to the community, SCC workers, and the Town of Selbyville for helping!
Deb, Linda, Joanna, Joyce, and Geri decorated the Selbyville Park and Library on December 1 and had fun laughing and being creative. Click the buttons below the picture to see more pics.
On Tuesday, June 1st, SCC visited the Rackliffe Plantation House! Rackliffe is a beautifully restored eighteenth-century coastal plantation house located a half-mile from the Assateague Island Visitor Center, and overlooking Sinepuxent Bay. In its time, Rackliffe House has witnessed marauding Spanish galleons, Barbary pirate ships, and English men-of-war. The house has stood through the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812 , and the Civil War.
We learned the house’s history, touring the house, it's kitchen garden and the milk house.We were the first group to visit after Covid and the docents did a wonderful job showing us what life was like on this historic plantation.We learned how to card and spin wool and flax and visited the 18th century kitchen, learning about cheese making, sugar supplies and the types of food served at the plantation. Everything that was needed for daily life had to be produced on-site, so there were many interesting lessons about water supply, salt making, candle production and food supplies.
Outside we learned about each herb in the garden and their medicinal uses in the 18th century. Did you know that lambs ear was used as washcloths and band-aids? It was a fascinating talk and we were allowed in the garden to pick some of the herbs.
After the visit to the plantation we enjoyed lunch in the area where we got to laugh, talk, and get to know each other again. It was a beautiful day!
Selbyville Community Club Decorates the Town Park
Every year, Selbyville Community Club Decorates the Town Park with ornaments fashioned from recycled materials. This year we added two ornaments made from recycled tires and a menorah to celebrate diversity. Click on the buttons below the picture to see the many ornaments and the club members at work.
Members of the Selbyville Community Club march as Suffragetts in the 2019 Selbyville Halloween Parade, celebrating passage of the 19th Amendment