For example, in the spring of 1999, we had Thai Peas, Ham, vegetables, rice, and pumpkin seed bread. For dessert, we had four pies baked and decorated via the collaborative efforts of Marc and Ellen. Back to Top Study breaks Each semester, SPC sponsors an all-campus study break carnival in Parrish Parlors. Beforehand, the stewards go to Toys R Us and buy dozens of prizes, and to Genuardi's to buy ice cream and cookies. Pauline instructs participants in the fine art of velcro darts, and there are other games to win as well.
Great fun is had by all.
On the third Saturday of each month, from 9 am until noon, the Swarthmore Friends' Meeting cooks food for a homeless shelter. We often help them out in the kitchen, chopping vegetables or making peanut butter sandwiches. They take the food downtown later in the day, and students are always welcome to go with them. Also, each year at Christmastime SPC adopts one of the Giving Trees on campus. We take all of the tags from it and go as a group to buy presents for the children.