 New Wellness Program for Schoolchildren Announced

Choptank Community Health System has partnered with Building African American Minds as a participant in BAAM’s “Your Wellness Matters” program to help address students’ physical and mental health needs through monthly educational sessions. The program was recently announced by BAAM Director of Instruction, Academic Support and Community Wellness Dr. James Bell, and is a component of BAAM’s after-school programs and activities for Easton Elementary School students. The wellness program receives grant funding through the Talbot County Health Department and Talbot Family Network. “Each child’s education doesn’t end when the last school bell rings,” Dr. Bell said. “Our after-school programs bring enrichment and education to further each student’s knowledge and understanding of the world. Choptank Health is a great partner to have in our after-school programs, and as well with their School-Based Health Centers throughout the MidShore.” Learn more about the program at baaminc.org or choptankhealth.org.

A Gift To Chestertown

TOWN WATCH AWARD 

Maryann Ruehrmund, Executive Director of the Chester River Health Foundation, was recently honored by the Mid-Shore Community Foundation (MSCF) as recipient of the organization’s Town Watch award at a luncheon at the Tidewater Inn in Easton. The Town Watch Award is named in honor of a militia of local citizens that protected the Town of Easton during the War of 1812 and is presented to individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership and service in the Mid-Shore region. “Maryann’s outstanding leadership and commitment to community health care are very commendable,” said Buck Duncan, MSCF president. Ruehrmund was nominated for the award by Chester River Health Foundation Board Member Charles Lerner, who also serves on the MSCF Board. Learn more about MSCF at mscf.org.

After a long relocation from its popular 111 South Cross Street address, a good part of Chestertown turned out on the weekend of October 7, for a “Renovation Reveal” to show off the new interiors of Twigs & Teacups, in its sturdy brick building rich in history. Built in 1921, this address has been the site of many cherished businesses, including an ice cream and dairy business, a furniture store, and its latest iteration, as a gift store. “Our goal was to reveal the beautiful historic features of the original building, and our designers and contractors did a phenomenal job integrating the roof trusses, wood floors, brick walls, original sash windows, and more,” says store owner, Paul Heckles. “The result exceeded our expectations, and we could not be happier!” Heckles adds that it was great to see everyone’s reaction at the Renovation Reveal Open House. “[Customers] just love the feel of the space. Many said they’d like to live there. Which is fitting, since we feel Twigs has been a cherished home-away-from-home to generations of shoppers. We’re thrilled to be back in business in this amazing building and excited to be part of the growth and vitality of Downtown Chestertown.”