NEWSLINE
JUNE 2003
DATES FOR THE CALENDAR
June 6:
Potluck Lunch and Face-painting at Playgroup
June 14:
CHEVERLY DAY!
June 19: Pool
Party
LETTER FROM THE
COORDINATOR
Despite all
of this rain, CPRC had a great May: the Spring Fling and the Day of Indulgence
and Pampering were both wonderful events. Still coming up are
the playgroup potluck lunch on June 6th; the Bake Sale at Cheverly Day on June
14th; and the annual Pool Party on June 19th. See articles later in Newsline for more
details.
Cheverly Day
this year is on June 14th. For those who are new to Cheverly, this is a
wonderful town-wide event. Be sure to come out for a great day and night filled
with friends, fun & games, food, and fireworks. Newsline includes an abbreviated
guide to Cheverly Day, highlighting the events that are of special interest to
the little ones. But be sure to watch for your complete guide to Cheverly Day,
which will be an insert in the regular Cheverly
Newsletter.
I am very
pleased to introduce CPRC's new lead coordinator.
Welcome,
CPRC takes
the summer off; no events are held during July or August. The 2003-2004 CPRC
year will kick off with a planning meeting in late August or early September.
Watch your e-mail for an announcement of the date and time for the meeting.
I am not
saying good-bye to CPRC. I will be at playgroups and will doubtless be involved
in particular events. But after two years as coordinator (and a few other CPRC
posts before that), it is time to reallocate my volunteer time to my older
daughter's school and other pursuits. Through my involvement in CPRC these
seven years, I have made countless friends and have had wonderful experiences.
I have watched Ann Marie's early friendships bloom, and I am watching Kimberly
and the current gaggle of 2-year olds learn the joys of friendship. I want to
thank all of the people who have been involved in CPRC, past and present.
Cheverly is a great place for families in large part because of all of you.
It's been a great ride. Thank you!
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION!
When you
attend events like the School Information Workshop or the Child Safety Workshop
or Spring Fling, remember that CPRC parent(s) gave their time to organize that
event. Thank you to all of the people who helped to organize events this year.
You know who you are, there are too many of you to name individually. Thank you
also to those who opened up their homes for potluck dinners.
The following
folks are stepping down from their CPRC posts. Thank you for giving your time
and expertise to our organization!
- Jennifer
Allegro was our Newsline
Editor for two years.
- Donna Brown
was Playgroup Coordinator.
- Melanie Hartwig-Davis was Welcome Basket Coordinator.
- Tanya
Marshall has been our Webmaster for two years.
- Laurel Suor was Welcome Basket Coordinator.
- Randy ZuWallack has been our Database Coordinator for two years.
MOTHER'S HELPERS
Erica (age 11
1/2) & Kelsey (age 10) Tremble are available as Mother's Helpers. They have
a younger sister (age 4) and are very good helpers at home. Please feel free to
call at 301/773-4803.
BALLET CLASSES
If you are
interested in enrolling your child in pre-ballet or basic ballet classes for
this summer please contact Elizabeth Galloway.
FULL-TIME DAY CARE
NEEDED
Looking
for a full-time individual to care for an infant, preferably in my home in
Cheverly, starting in September.
Note that there are three older school age children in the home. Contact Angela
during the day at 301/215-9536, or in the evening at 301/772-3468.
LOOKING FOR CHILDCARE?
SHARE WITH US!
You may
already know or know of Mary Jagwe, who takes care of
Devin & Noah Rutan and Ian & Mark Sullivan.
Beginning in September, Mary will have Mark (age 3) all day and Devin &
Noah (ages 8 and 5) after school, and will be able to accommodate another
child. Mary is a wonderful caregiver. She has been helping us raise Devin &
Noah since Devin was 3 months old, and she is loving, fun, and in command. If
you would be interested to join our share arrangement, please call Eileen Quinn
at 301/322-4250.
CREATIVE MEMORIES
SCRAPBOOKING WORKSHOPS
By Tammie Nelson-Stringer
Are your
priceless photos in boxes in a closet? Do you wish you had more fun putting
your albums together? Call me to learn how to turn your photo albums into a
hobby instead of a chore! I'm teaching two classes here in Cheverly in early
June: 6th
301/386-3782.
MOTHERS DAY OUT PROGRAM
Mothers Day
Out at the
CHILDREN'S ART WORKSHOPS
SUMMER:
Pottery Workshops
FALL: Wire
Sculpture Mobiles and Stabiles
WINTER: Water
Color
SPRING:
Sketching and graphics
4-SALE
* - Two-piece
Girls Bassett Furniture set, white solid hardwood construction, 6-drawer
dresser with mirror, $200 and
4-drawer
desk, $100. Nightstand, white solid wood, one drawer and cubby, $30.
Call Mary, 301/802-6644.
* - I am
selling a brand new COACH leather briefcase, never used, $50. Caramel colored,
very nice. Also, antique twin headboard. White wicker, $25. If you are interested please call
301/772-8332.
* - Black tap
dance shoes. Size 9m. Excellent
condition. Paid $30 Asking $15. Please call
Anne in Cheverly at 301/773-3663.
* - Like-new
cabinets and Corian counter.
WHAT A DIP!
The Day of
Indulgence and Pampering (DIP) was attended by ten Cheverly moms. We enjoyed
foot spas and facials, and exchanged foot rubs. We breathed through about an
hour of yoga and celebrated our work by eating plates of chocolate (ok, we had
other stuff, too). It was really a beautiful celebration of leisure -
unstructured time to just read a book, paint your toenails, or just sit in a
chair and stare out the window. People brought books to share and magazines and
massage and relaxation tools. The call for another DIP (the sooner the better)
has already gone out. And next time, it needs to be
CRPC POOL PARTY!
The annual
CPRC pool party will be held on Thursday, June 19, from
A F pasta dishes
G L vegetable dishes (eg
potato salad, green salad, casseroles)
M R appetizers/chips/snacks
S Z dessert
If you are
interested in helping in any way, please let Suzy Rosen Singleton know via e-mail
at suzyrs@yahoo.com or by telephone 301/773-9034 (e-mail is preferred if
possible). An Evite has been sent out with this same
information. We look forward to seeing you there!
WELCOME NEW (AND
RETURNING)COORDINATORS!
What a great
committee for the 2003-2004 year!
Kathryn
Andrews: Webmaster
Ann Caldwell:
Newsline
Distribution
Stephanie
Crocket: Listmaster
Melanie Hartwig-Davis: House Tour Chairperson
Julie James:
Co-treasurer
Lisa Lincoln:
Co-treasurer
Sue McElroy:
Welcome Basket Coordinator
Cindy Popol: Playgroup Coordinator
Natalie
Richardson: Database Coordinator
Marisa Summers: Newsline Editor
A CHEVERLY HOUSE AND
GARDEN TOUR
Need that
extra deadline to get that house-do list completed? Think your home and/or
garden offers some ideas to your neighbors? Consider entering it into the 2004
Cheverly House and Garden Tour. Preparations are beginning for this wonderful,
community building event next April. Why a whole year away, you ask? We want to
give you plenty of time to work on that kitchen renovation, patch that wall, or
plant those bulbs. So, check out that to-do list. If you are interested in
opening up you house or yard, let us know. Also, if you would like to
participate by assisting in the Tour, just drop us an e-mail or call to add
your name to the list at hd.squared@verizon.net, or 301/386-5387. This function
typically makes a reasonable amount of money. If you have any ideas on how/what
the CPRC can do with the funds to benefit the community, let us hear that as
well! Thanks, Melanie Hartwig-Davis.
CHEVERLY DAY BAKE
We will once
again have a Bake Sale at Cheverly Day! We are still looking for volunteers to
bake and/or work at the table for one hour intervals on the day of the event.
Please contact Sue McElroy if you would like to bake or work the table,
301/341-3497 misssusans@yahoo.com
SPRING FLING NEWS
Our Spring
Fling went off this year without a hitch!! We had over 50 people and lots of
pot luck yummies! We had a blustery but sunny day,
made crafts, played with Play Doh, and had balloon
and egg tosses. Those balloons just wouldn't break on the sand!! Everyone
enjoyed meeting up at
CHEVERLY DAY IS COMING
SOON!
Volunteers
are still needed. If you can spare an hour during the day and
have not yet signed up to help, please contact Bill Stringer at
wstring@comcast.net or 301/386-3782, or Tanya Marshall at tanyazu@earthlink.net
or 301/322-4025. Helping out is a great way to contribute to the
community and it is also a lot of fun!
There is
still time to sign up to play in the East-vs-West
softball game. If you are on the East side of town (
PLAYGROUP NEWS
By Tammie Nelson-Stringer
There is a
playgroup potluck lunch on June 6th,
The potluck
lunch will be the last official playgroup date until September. However, we
have a few questions for you before we "sign off. Cindy and I will
distribute these questions via e-mail; if you aren't on e-mail and want to
register your opinion, please call Cindy at 559-3254. (1) Would you be
interested in some summer playgroup dates? (2) Do you like the current
playgroup time (
It has been a
great year for playgroup. We now regularly have at least 10 babies and children
at each session. We have established an e-mail distribution list that has 35
members. We have had crafts at several playgroups and had a wonderful holiday
party. We collected food for distribution to local families in need, and
decorated cards for someone who was ill. We enjoyed our storytimes
and our playgroups at the JP Hoyer Parent Resource Room. We shared many a fishie and pretzel between us. And we finally had bubbles
at playgroup one day in May when the sun broke through the clouds. The babies
are growing up, the toddlers are learning to share (well, sometimes), and we
have some big kids who will be going off to school in September (sniff, sniff).
And all the moms and dads have become great friends. Thank you to all the
designated parents who take responsibility for one playgroup a month. And
thanks to Donna Brown who was our playgroup coordinator for the first half of
the year and led the very fun arts & crafts. And a big
welcome to Cindy Popol who will be the new playgroup
coordinator. Have a great summer! See you 'round the playground or maybe
at the baby pool!
CHEVERLY DAY IS FOR THE
WHOLE FAMILY
Cheverly Day
has events and activities for all ages. Be sure to see the program insert in
your Cheverly Newsletter for a full list of the day's events and for lengthier
descriptions. In this column I am highlighting the Cheverly Day events that are
of special interest to families with kids 7 and under.
SCHEDULED EVENTS:
East-vs-West
softball game
All kids will
enjoy the game's special guest, Louie the Bowie Baysox
mascot, who will throw out the first pitch and then entertainthe
spectators.
Field Day Games
An egg toss,
a three-legged race, and a sack race: events for kids, teens, and adults!
Family Story Time
The James Wand Secret Agent Magic Show!
ALL DAY EVENTS:
Carnival
Games - 8 fun games with prizes (Tennis Courts,
Fish Pond -
Go Fishing for Prizes (Park Entrance,
Fun Arts
Festival - Arts, crafts, and more! (
Moonbounce (Entrance,
Tot
Playgrounds - Two tot play areas, using the equipment from CPRC playgroup! (Playground
and Tennis Courts)
WE WILL MISS TANYA &
RANDY!
Tanya
Marshall and Randy ZuWallack have been an integral
part of CPRC since June 2001. Tanya has been our Webmaster and Randy has been
our Membership Database Coordinator. Tanya and Jack have been regulars at
playgroup, and we were all happy to welcome Reid and Cole to the CPRC family in
August 2002. And of course, we wouldn't have Cheverly Day this year if it
wasn't for Tanya. We are very sad to report that they will be moving to
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS
* - Linda and
Ritzer Cruz welcomed their baby boy on April 30th. Ritzer Cruz weighed in at 10 lbs 4 oz!
* - Jane and
Anthony Derro had their new addition on May 19th.
Gavin and Emma welcome their new brother Owen to the family.
CPRC welcomes
these little ones and wishes a good night's rest to their parents! In the
future, please send all baby announcements and information on new families in
Cheverly to Sue McElroy at welcome@cheverlyparent.org
2003-2004 CPRC OFFICERS
Geneva
Harris, Coordinator, (301)772-3740, coordinator@cheverlyparent.org
Lisa Lincoln,
Treasurer, (301)773-4844, treasurer@cheverlyparent.org
Kathryn Andrews,
Web Page Coordinator, (301)386-3852, webmaster@cheverlyparent.org
Natalie
Richardson, Membership Database Coordinator, (301)322-8511,
database@cheverlyparent.org
Susan McElroy,
Welcome Coordinators, (301)341-3497, welcome@cheverlyparent.org
Marisa Summers,
Newsline
Editor, (301)773-4489, editor@cheverlyparent.org
Ann Caldwell,
Newsline
Distribution, (301)386-5613
Cindy Popol, Playgroup Coordinator, (301)559-3254,
playgroup@cheverlyparent.org
Melanie Hartwig-Davis, House Tour Chairperson, (301)386-5387
ABOUT NEWSLINE
Newsline is a quarterly publication. The next Newsline will be
mailed in September 2003. Send your copy to Marisa Summers at
editor@cheverlyparent.org by August 20th.
VISIT OUR WEB SITE
Check out the
CPRC web site at http://www.cheverlyparent.org! The web site includes a
schedule of CPRC events, summaries of CPRC parenting workshops, a list of area
libraries with links to storytime schedules,
information on schools, ideas for kids outings, and
much more.
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP DUES TODAY!
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