Towne Spotlight Local

 Swan Cove Spa & Salon Has Relocated

Established in 2005 and having quickly become locally popular, Swan Cove Spa & Salon has announced their move from the Stevensville area to nearby Chester; specifically to the Kent Narrows Boatel/Piney Narrows property, which has been adding to its fleet of services and providers (including a soon-to-be-opened restaurant). Swan Cove provides hairstyling, hair treatment, hair color, hair removal, nail treatment, skin treatment, facial, massage therapy, and acupuncture services. “We are now a waterfront spa and salon with medical esthetics at Piney Narrows,” states owner Kelli Connaughton. “The new location is beautiful!”

ARC CENTRAL CHESAPEAKE PROMOTES FROM WITHIN

The Arc Central Chesapeake (The Arc) recently announced the promotion of Catie Comer to Vice President of Development. In this new role, Catie will lead the fundraising strategy for The Arc and its subsidiaries by partnering with stakeholders and communities to raise awareness of the transformational work The Arc does and foster partnerships to generate resources to support our continued growth. “Over the last seven years, Catie has been instrumental in the expansion of The Arc’s development programs from expanding our Family Fund through annual giving to raising over $100,000 for our last two annual golf tournaments,” says Jonathon Rondeau, President & CEO of The Arc. “Catie will also use her experience and knowledge to launch and manage our upcoming $8 million capital campaign, Expanding What’s Possible.”

Left: Alicia Myers Right: Cheryl Lee  MID-SHORE PRO

BONO STAFFING UPDATES

Mid-Shore Pro Bono has recently announced Alicia Myers of Queen Anne has been promoted from Community Outreach Coordinator to Elder Law Case Manager, and Cheryl Lee of Preston has been hired as the nonprofit’s new Administrative Director. Both are working out of Mid-Shore Pro Bono’s Easton offices. “We love to support the career advancements of our growing team,” says Mid-Shore Pro Bono Executive Director Meredith Lathbury Girard, Esq. “Alicia serves our clients well with her approachable personality and expertise in managing elder law cases, and Cheryl is a topflight administrator with extensive non-profit experience, keeping many of us on mission while she handles the details of running our offices.”

Choptank Community Health Receives Grant

Choptank Community Health System was recently awarded a $25K grant through the School-Based Health Center (SBHC) Food Access Learning Network and Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry Campaign. The funding will be used to provide what Choptank Health is calling “produce prescriptions” to students along with health education on topics including the importance of a healthy diet and physical activity. Beginning this spring and continuing over the summer, Choptank Health will be teaming up with local produce stands, farmer’s markets, and more to help ensure no child goes hungry along the Mid-Shore. “This is a great example of how collaboration with other organizations can help our community,” says Choptank Health CEO Sara Rich. “We’re excited to bring locally sourced produce to more Mid-Shore families.” To learn more, visit choptankhealth.org.

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