february 2021 edition pcr
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February 2021 Edition
PCR’s Virtual Early Spring Session
Potomac Community Resources, Inc. @PCRmd pcr_inc
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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 S I N C E 1 9 9 4
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
Rev. Msgr. Charles Antonicelli Dr. Amir D. Assili Liz Grimberg Dennis G. Hermonstyne, Jr. 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 [email protected]
Seth Duncan Program Director
Melissa Wyman, MS, CTRS Respite Care & Community Engagement Director
Patricia Medeiros Manager, Finance & Administration
Naomi Chernick-Berman Janice Sansolo Jennifer Sullivan
❖ A.C.E. ❖ Chorus ❖ Communication Counts ❖ Movin’ Along ❖ NoteAbles (including a new
Friday daytime program!)
❖ Phabulous Photographers ❖ Special Programs ❖ Studio 3F ❖ TSR I & II Music Program ❖ Wednesday Art ❖ Yoga
We would love to have you join us for PCR’s Virtual Early Spring Session. Registration is still open and is required for this February 1 - April 30 session.
Online registration is strongly encouraged and it’s the easiest way to register. To enroll for our virtual programs, please click REGISTER .
If you would like to try out a virtual program, please contact PCR’s Program Director Seth Duncan at [email protected]. Also, if you prefer to complete a paper registration, or if you have any additional questions, feel free to contact Seth Duncan at the email address above.
We look forward to seeing you at our virtual programs on Zoom!
February 2021 Edition
PCR & COMMUNITY NEWS
PCR BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Meet Liz Grimberg
Liz Grimberg is an alumna of Our Lady of Mercy School and the Academy of the Holy Cross. She is an active PCR member, and participates in our Yoga, A.C.E., Wednesday Art, NoteAbles, Studio 3F, and Social Skills programs, and enjoys our special events and parties. Liz resides in our James M. Sullivan Memorial House, and serves as Treasurer of the Client Council of Jubilee Association of Maryland.
PCR VOLUNTEERS SPOTLIGHT Meet Luke Shaffer, Jack Sullivan & Molly Tyson
As PCR transitioned to virtual programming, we have been fortunate to have the help of three special volunteers. Jack Sullivan (Georgetown Prep, Class of 2024) and Molly Tyson (Stone Ridge, Class of 2025) have been volunteering with PCR’s Communication Counts program, while Luke Shaffer (Georgetown Prep, class of 2023) has been lending his talents to NoteAbles III. The “joyfulness of PCR members always helps me gain a new and better perspective on life,” says Jack. According to Luke, who enjoys playing music, “PCR members are a comforting crowd to play music with and for.” Molly finds that her participation with PCR is “pretty awesome given that you’re making an impact on someone’s life.” Jack has been volunteering for PCR for 5 years, whether serving up delicious meals at the PCR Holiday Party, or playing in the Long Lost Cousins at the Patricia Sullivan Benefit Dinner. Luke, another member of the
Long Lost Cousins, has been volunteering for PCR for the past 3 years. Molly has attended the Patricia Sullivan Dinner since she was 10 years old, and is happy to be more involved by working directly with PCR members at Communication Counts. “I really like the happy vibe and the happiness associated with the program,” she said.
PLEASE WELCOME PCR’S NEW DIRECTORS
At PCR’s January 19th Annual Meeting, our Board of Directors elected three new members. We welcome Monsignor Charles V. Antonicelli, Liz Grimberg, and Dennis G. Hermonstyne, Jr. We are grateful to them, and to all the members of our Board of Directors, for their leadership service to PCR.
PCR volunteers Jack Sullivan, Molly Tyson & Luke Shaffer
YOU ARE A-MAZE-ING! Puzzle Solution
The Maze puzzle may be found on the next page
Liz Grimberg
February Transition Times Maryland Inclusive Housing Corporation (MIH),
and the Changing Look of Residential and Supported Living Services in Maryland for People with IDD
presented by Tim Wiens
Wednesday, February 24th 7:00-8:30pm via Zoom
Simultaneous ASL Interpretation Provided To RSVP, please contact
Melissa Wyman at: [email protected]
February 2021 Edition
PCR & COMMUNITY NEWS
At a recent virtual Studio 3F program, PCR Members enjoyed creating their own Vision Boards.
YOU ARE A-MAZE-ING! Find your way through the Valentine’s Day maze
THANK YOU FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE!
A full list of 2020 Holiday Donors and
Tributes may be found on the next page.
A week of Virtual Advocacy kicks off on
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9th 9:00-11:00am
Join the largest statewide advocacy event of the year for
people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities!
To register, click HERE
February 2021 Edition
PCR Gratefully Acknowledges the Following Holiday and Tribute Contributions
Barbara & Carl Alving Archdiocese of Washington Dr. Joseph Autry, III Lori Barnet & William Duncan Naomi & Jeff Berman Nanette & Philip Bevan David Bilker Tyler Brown Joanne Candela - in honor of Lizzy Medeiros Susan & Larry Chandler Mary Clark & Craig Schaffer Lisa Cohen Linda & Charles Cole Mary Conlon - in honor of Maria Guadalupe, Kate Riley & Laura Ryan Pamela & Dennis Conlon - in memory of Ann C. Burkhalter Carol Connor & Jeff Cohen Diane & Donald Creed Arielle & Gerald Dorros Ann Eagleson Mary Catherine Ellis Paul Erickson Bill Felling Jennifer Ford Robert M. Frasche - in memory of Connie Frasche Jeanne Furst Linda Gerson & Meyer Glantz Janet & John Gosnell Jonah Green Patty & Joe Greeves Dennis G. Hermonstyne, Jr. - in honor of the PCR Directors & Staff Holy Cross Church Sari Hornstein Sylvia & Bob Jones Tina & John Kalil - in honor of Maria Guadalupe Winnie & James Kao Mary Lou & Joseph Kenary - in honor of Abigail Quirk Reas Kondraschow - in memory of Reas Kondraschow, Jr. Paula & John Kostycz, Jr.
Barbara Lampe Bonnie LaPlaca John Lyman Suzanne & David Maybee Louise & Scott Melby Germana & Gerard Mitchell Bridget & Mike Morris Sr. Martha Mulligan, R.S.M. - in honor of Steve Riley Carole & Fred Newman Dr. Elena Nightingale - in honor of Brendan F. Burke, MD Sue-Ann Norian Eileen Pouliot Liz & Tom Purcell Jane & Kevin Quinn Judy & Gary Quintiere Chitra & Raj Rajagopal Ginta Remeikis & Paul Gedo Jayne & Frank Rose - in honor of Fr. Joe Cwik & Sean Skahen Gerald Rosenberg - in memory of Danny Rosenberg Ruppert Landscape Laura Ryan - in memory of Gen Ryan Janice & Michael Sansolo Judy & Carl Saxinger Rita & Alan Seifert Amy & Lee Simowitz Patricia & Edward Staros Suzanne Stevenson David Straus/Martha Washington Straus & Harry H. Straus Foundation, Inc. The Sullivan Family Mary Ellen & Donald Tomasso Michael Truscott Carol & Bob Tyson - in honor of Kate & Bob Tyson Judy & Bob Walser Jeremy Wayne Mark Wong Barbara Zientek & George Perez
(as of January 28, 2021)