Northeast Metro Woman

MAY/JUNE 2019

A Resource Guide for Every Woman CECIL � KENT � HARFORD � NEW CASTLE May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Page 12 Calendar of Local Events: Page 7

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TASTING ROOM & GIFT SHOP Dry, Semi Dry, Semi Sweet & Sweet Dessert Wines Open Year Round 116 South Main Street TurkeyPointWines.com North East, Maryland 410-287-WINE Like & follow us on www.facebook.com/TurkeyPointVineyard

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Voted Cecil County’s Favorite Gift Shop Ladies’ Accessories Gooseberry Patch Cookbooks Willow Tree Jim Shore

Also: American Greetings Cards Whitman’s Chocolates Yankee Candles Melissa & Doug Toys

SUN PHARMACY Your Hometown Drugstore

One North Queen Street, Rising Sun, Maryland 21911 (410) 658-6444 • (800) 472-4434 Mon.-Fri. 9am-8pm Sat. 9am-3pm Sun. 1pm-5pm

www.sunpharmacy.com

facebook.com/SunPharmacyRS

Foundation Angels Books of Local Interest Wind Chimes Russell Stover Candies DaySpring Cards

And More!

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MAY 2019

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MAY 11TH

3RD ANNUAL CASTING WITH COPS

Glasgow Regional Park 2275 Pulaski Hwy, Newark, Delaware 19702 Bring your rod and bait to the catch and release fishing pond. There will food trucks, moon bounces and more. www.nccde.org/1537/Glasgow-Park

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MAY 12TH

MOTHER’S DAY AT THE ZOO | 10AM–5PM

Plumpton Park Zoo, 1416 Telegraph Rd. Rising Sun, Maryland Bring Mom out to see the animals. All mothers receive a f ree flower with admission fee while supplies last. www.plumptonparkzoo.org

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MAY 18TH

59TH FAIR HILL SCOTTISH GAMES | 8AM–6PM

Fair Hill Race Track, Elkton, MD Celebrate Scottish and Celtic culture and enjoy athletics, music, dancing, food and arts. Visit the website to get ticket information. www.fairhillscottishgames.org

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MAY 18TH

FIGURE DRAWING SESSIONS | 10AM–12PM

Cecil County Arts Council, 135 E. Main St., Elkton, MD Bring art supplies and join other artists in drawing a live model. Must be 18 years old to participate. www.cecilcountyartscouncil.org

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MAY 23TH

DOWNTOWN ELKTON CLASSIC CAR SHOW | 5–8PM Downtown Elkton, North & Main Sts., Elkton, MD Enjoy food, entertainment, 50/50’s, door prices & trophies. Roads close at 3 pm. Registration closes at 6:30 pm. www.elktonalliance.org

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MAY 25TH

CRUZIN’ FOR A CAUSE CAR SHOW | 10AM–2PM

North East Plaza, North East, MD Open to all makes and models. All proceeds to benefit the Union Hospital Cancer Program. Bring a non-perishable food item to fill the trunk.

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JUNE 2019

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JUNE 1ST

NATIONAL TRAILS DAY | 10AM–12PM

Elk Neck State Park – Campground Park Store 4395 Turkey Point Rd., North East MD Join a Ranger on National Trails Day to explore the forested areas of the park. This is a pet f riendly hike (dogs on a leash are encouraged to join) and will let you view the native flora of the Wapiti Pond, Farm Road Trails, Mountain Laurel and more. Day use fees apply. Call 410-287-5333 for more information.

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JUNE 1ST

SUNFEST 2019 | 9AM–4PM

Rising Sun, Maryland Enjoy a fun-filled day perfect for all ages starting with a Parade down Main Street. Visit local businesses, vendors and talented artisans. There will be crafts, games, prizes, fun and more. www.sunfest.us

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JUNE 7TH, 8TH & 9TH

HAVRE DE GRACE JAZZ & BLUES FEST

Various venues within Havre de Grace, Maryland participate. There will be artists, workshops, films, food trucks, and more. www.hdgartscollective.org

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JUNE 27TH

DOWNTOWN ELKTON CLASSIC CAR SHOW | 5–8PM Downtown Elkton, North & Main Sts., Elkton, MD Enjoy food, entertainment, 50/50’s door prices & trophies. Roads close at 3 pm. Registration closes at 6:30 pm. www.elktonalliance.org

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JUNE 29TH

ELK RIVER EXPLORATION | 9AM–11AM

Explore the banks of Turkey Point by paddling the Elk River. Along the way learn to identify some of the animals that call this watery habitat home. $20 per canoe, $15 per single kayak. Have your own canoe or kayak? Bring it along for just $5 per person. Space is limited so call 410-287-5333 to make a reservation.

LET US KNOW ABOUT YOUR JULY & AUGUST EVENTS. Email: sales@northeastmetrowoman.com Subject: Calendar of Events

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You Empowered Boutique

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Store Hours: Wed - Sun 11AM to 5PM

Ask about our Loyalty Punch & Discounts Military, First Responders & Seniors: 10% Off College Students: 10% off Saturdays

Thur & Sun 7:30pm

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Strawberry Spritzer Family Features

Strawberry season may be short but oh how we love fresh strawberries! Next time you crave something strawberry and cold try this Strawberry Spritzer.

Combine frozen strawberries with frozen pink lemonade concentrate and you have a recipe for deliciousness.

Ingredients: • 1 package (10 oz) frozen sliced strawberries, sweetened and thawed • 2 liters lemon-lime soda, chilled (or ginger ale) • 1 can (12oz) frozen pink lemonade concentrate, thawed

Instructions:

1. Pour strawberries in a blender and process until blended thoroughly.

2. Pour strawberries into a large pitcher; stir in soda and pink lemonade.

3. Serve immediately.

Make your own package of frozen strawberries to use in smoothies and other strawberry recipes. Check out local Strawberry Festivals or any of the Farmer’s Markets and Farm Stands in our area and freeze your own strawberries.

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Resources for Addressing Mental Health Challenges at Work (Family Features)

Every year, about 1 in 5 adults in the United States experiences a mental illness and 1 in 25 lives with a serious mental illness that substantially interferes with or limits at least one major life activity.

Mental illness is a top cause of worker disability in the U.S. and 62 percent of missed work days can be attributed to mental health conditions.

A leader in employee benefits, Unum recently published the report, “Strong Minds at Work,” on the prevalence of mental health issues in today’s workplaces. The research revealed just 25 percent of managers in the U.S. have received training on how to refer employees to mental health resources and more than half of people are unsure how to help a colleague with a mental health issue.

“The development, implementation and promotion of mental health strategies has become a top priority for many of today’s employers,” said Michelle Jackson, assistant vice president of market development at Unum. “Creating a workplace culture that promotes mental health resources and encourages employees to take advantage of them helps to destigmatize mental health issues and can lead to a happier, more productive workforce.”

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Some of the report’s findings include: • Fifty-five percent of employees said their employer did not have, or they were unsure if their employer had, a specific program, initiative or policy in place to address mental health.

• Sixty-one percent of employees felt there’s a social stigma in the workplace toward colleagues with mental health issues; half of them felt the stigma has stayed the same or worsened in the past five years.

• Among employees with a mental health issue, 42 percent went to work with suicidal feelings.

“The fact that such a high percentage of employees have come to work feeling suicidal is troubling,” Jackson said. “While this is certainly a worst-case scenario and employers would hope issues would not progress to this level, it also emphasizes the need to ensure support and resources are understood and readily available in the workplace.”

The bulk of mental health resources are usually offered via an employer’s health care provider and can include medical care, an employee assistance program (EAP), counseling referrals and financial and legal counseling. However, employees often don’t fully understand the resources available to them.

According to the Unum study, HR professionals said 93 percent of their employers offer an EAP, yet only 38 percent of employees were aware of this resource. More than half of HR professionals said they offer financial counseling, legal services and telemedicine services, but a fraction of employees said they were aware these services exist.

“Employees should ask their HR department what mental health resources are available and be supportive of colleagues who may be struggling,” Jackson said. “Offering support to others and knowing where to direct them can not only save lives but also help create a more inclusive workplace environment.”

To download a copy of the mental health report, visit www.unum.com/mentalhealth #14662 | Source: Unum | Photo courtesy of Getty Images

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Business Hours: Mon - Sat, 10am-5pm

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Get your Party on at Milburn Orchards!

1495 Appleton Rd Elkton, MD 21921 410-398-1349 Events@milburnorchards.com

Get your Party on at Milburn Orchards!

1495 Appleton Rd Elkton, MD 21921 410-398-1349 Events@milburnorchards.com

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Cruzin' for a Cause Car Show

May 25, 2019 • 10AM to 2PM | Rain Date: May 26, 2019 North East Plaza, North East, Maryland • Open to all makes and models • No registration fee • Donations are welcome • To donate online: www.UHCC.com/Foundation then, click on “Make a Gift”

Food • 50/50 Raffle • Live Music Trophies Awarded • Dash Plaques first 200 Fill the Trunk! We ask that all spectators bring a non-perishable food item.

A NSRA representative will be at the show should an owner like to have their car evaluated for inclusion in an NSRA sanctioned event.

New Sponsorships are available this year.

For more information visit: www.uhcc.com/foundation/special-event All proceeds benefit the Union Hospital Cancer Program in memory of Robert C Reynolds, Sr.

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