July 2019 Edition




Potomac Community Resources, Inc. @PCRmd

NEWSPCR POTOMAC COMMUNITY RESOURCES, Inc. S E RV I N G T E E N S A N D A D U LT S W I T H D E V E L O P M E N TA L D I F F E R E N C E S

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Rev. Msgr. John J. Enzler Chairman Brian P. Sullivan President

Robert J. Ryan Vice President

Taylor Burke Secretary

Daniel E. Verner Treasurer

Dr. Amir D. Assili Rev. William D. Byrne 
Amanda Herndon Michael K. Hickey Joan Hosmer 
Sandra Andreas McMurtrie Rev. Mark A. Michael 
Lawrence Ryan Robert F. Shaffer Joan G. Sullivan

* * * Stanley R. Soya Pro-Bono Legal Counsel

* * * PCR STAFF Stephen F. Riley Executive Director sriley@pcr-inc.org

Seth Duncan Program Director

Melissa Wyman, MS, CTRS Respite Care & Community Outreach Director

Patricia Medeiros Manager, Finance & Administration

Naomi Chernick-Berman Janice Sansolo Jennifer Sullivan

The 17th Annual Joe Razza Memorial Phabulous Photographers Program Exhibit will conclude a year of PCR members’ photo assignments and monthly meetings. The exhibit will take place on Tuesday, July 9th, 7:00pm-8:00pm in the multi-purpose room at 1010 Grandin Avenue in Rockville. This program, a collaboration between the North Bethesda Camera Club and PCR, began in 2002 as a six-week experiment that brought together local amateur photographers with PCR members who were interested in learning to take pictures. Bonds were forged, and the partnership and fun have been continuing ever since. PCR is very grateful to the North Bethesda Camera Club for this wonderful partnership.

Our Msgr. William J. English Chorus will culminate their spring session with a s p e c t a c u l a r p e r f o r m a n c e o f Broadway tunes. The concert, under the direction of program leader and music therapist Gillian McKeever, will

be held on Thursday, July 18th, 7:00pm-8:00pm, at Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church, 6601 Bradley Boulevard in Bethesda. We hope you will join us for a wonderful musical evening.

MSGR. WILLIAM J. ENGLISH CHORUS CONCERT

ANNUAL JOE RAZZA PHABULOUS PHOTOGRAPHERS EXHIBIT

July 2019 Edition

PCR & COMMUNITY NEWS

PCR MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Meet Yankho Matenje

“The best part of PCR,” according to Yankho Matenje, “is being together with others like me, and I really like Mr. Adam (Gaynor) and Ms. Melissa (Wyman), who are always so friendly with me.” Yankho attends PCR’s Tricia Sullivan Respite Care II Program where he enjoys communicating with the Sunday Respite staff using his iPad, making crafts, and participating in exercise and music activities. Yankho is a student in the Learning for Independence Program at Walter Johnson High School, where he is also a member of the school’s Best Buddies chapter. Outside of school, he attends Faith & Light at Our Lady of Mercy, loves watching old classic cartoons like “Yogi Bear” and “Top Cat,” and emailing his cousins in Malawi. Yankho loves caring for his pet betta fish, Winnie. Some of his favorite foods are kiwi, pizza and salad without dressing.

PCR PROGRAM LEADER SPOTLIGHT Meet Kate Wissman

Kate Wissman, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, has been leading PCR’s Women’s Group for nearly 14 years. When asked about what she enjoys most about PCR, Kate mentioned that it is an honor to learn about the lives of the women in the group that she facilitates, as well as to support their development of friendships with each other and their social and emotional growth as individuals. She loves attending PCR’s

special events, the Phabulous Photographers Exhibit, and Chorus Concerts. When asked about the best part of her association with PCR, Kate said, “One of my favorite things in life is seeing PCR members having a blast, and proudly exhibiting and performing their creative work.” Outside of her work with PCR’s members, Kate has a private practice with clients who have a variety of developmental differences and their families. She likes to read and write fiction, watch Star Trek: Next Generation reruns, and walk with her dog, Tucker. Along with her wife and goddaughters, Kate has experienced many traveling adventures from snorkeling in lagoons in Mexico, to diving and swimming in caves, sailing, hiking in National Parks, and enjoying various amusement parks.

Yankho Matenje celebrating with his mother and sister at PCR’s

2018 Holiday Party.

VACATION PHOTOS! Put on your PCR hat

and send us a photo of yourself while on

vacation this summer! Photos should include

a landmark or sign indicating the location. A selection of fun and

creative photos will appear in the September

PCR newsletter. Please send your photos to:

janice@pcr-inc.org by August 20, 2019.

Save the Date 24th Annual

Patricia Sullivan Benefit Dinner March 14, 2020

Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center 5701 Marinelli Road

North Bethesda, MD 20852

mailto:janice@pcr-inc.orgmailto:janice@pcr-inc.org

July 2019 Edition

PCR PROGRAMS IN PICTURES

Nancy Elbin Abell - in memory of Max & Mary Elbin & Tony Abell

Kelly Athey - in memory of Pearl BennettTimothy Boyce - in honor of Steve RileyMarilyn & James Dalton - in honor of Margaret Dalton

& Jane PicktonSeth Duncan - in honor of Lori Barnet & Bill DuncanJennifer Gershman - in memory of Ed & Louise CheslerPatricia & Peter Han - in honor of Edward SingThe Riley Family - in memory of Gen Ryan

Laura Ryan - in memory of Gen RyanJanice Sansolo - in honor of Michael SansoloDebbie Seegers - in memory of Gen RyanJeanne & Pete Sheridan - in honor of Laura & Larry Ryan,

& in memory of Gen Ryan & Althea WallaceAnneMarie & Wes Smith - in honor of David JohnsonKatie & Bob Tyson - in memory of James M. SullivanEsther Teller - in memory of Howard & Robert TellerJane Ann & Dan Verner - in memory of Jacob RubritzEve & Nate Wallace - in honor of Steve Riley

PCR members and their dance partners performed to a salsa-themed song for family and friends at the annual Rhythmic Movement Performance held on June 13th.

PCR Gratefully Acknowledges the Following Tribute Contributions

July 2019 Edition

Potomac Community Resources, Inc. 9200 Kentsdale Dr. Potomac, MD 20854 301-365-0561 www.pcr-inc.org

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Annual Gen Ryan Memorial BBQ Date: July 6, 2019 Time: 12:00pm-3:00pm Where: Smokey Glen Farm 16407 Riffleford Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 Info: www.pcr-inc.org

Annual Joe Razza Phabulous Photographers Exhibit Date: July 9, 2019 Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm Where: 1010 Grandin Avenue, Rockville, MD 20851 Multi-purpose Room

Msgr. William J. English Chorus Concert Date: July 18, 2019 Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm Where: Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church 6601 Bradley Boulevard. Bethesda, MD 20817

JULY SKIP DATES A.C.E.: 7/4 Chorus: 7/4

Movin’ Along III: 7/2 NoteAbles I & II: 7/3

NoteAbles III & IV: 7/1 NoteAbles V: 7/2 YogaVentures: 7/8

DATES TO REMEMBER Men’s Groups: 7/10, 7/17 & 7/24 Phabulous Photographers: 7/9

Studio 3F: 7/19 Tricia Sullivan Respite Care Program I: 7/7 & 7/21

Tricia Sullivan Respite Care Program II: 7/14 Wednesday Art: 7/17 & 7/31

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