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Critical Conservation Work Planned by ShoreRivers Throughout the Eastern Shore

January 20, 2020 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

Beginning this month, ShoreRivers will begin implementing a suite of conservation projects on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, including multiple installations on farmland to improve soil health, stormwater action plans to modernize outdated municipal systems, partnerships with congregations to put projects on four faith properties, and pollution reduction from a golf course community. This work is made possible through eight grants from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and Chesapeake Bay Trust. Projects will begin in 2020 and culminate in 2022.

Farmland: Agriculture is the primary land use and a large economic driver of the Eastern Shore. In collaboration with the Maryland Department of Agriculture, ShoreRivers will work with local farmers to improve soil health through cover crops and conservation tillage practices. A series of innovative conservation drainage practices will also be implemented to increase crop productivity while reducing sediment loss and nutrient pollution. Two agricultural projects located in the Chester River watershed will be designed to filter runoff from over 500 acres of cropland and to restore wetland habitat for native species.

Saturated buffer installation

Stormwater: Wye Mills, located in a sub-watershed of the Wye River, has poor water quality and experiences frequent flooding. ShoreRivers will complete a thorough assessment to identify pollution sources, flood reduction opportunities, and potential restoration project sites. Similarly, Chestertown has an outdated stormwater system; ShoreRivers will develop a comprehensive stormwater action plan with stakeholder input to improve water quality. The ultimate goal is to create an innovative, modern stormwater system for this historic town.

Community: Environmental conservation efforts thrive thanks to partnerships with strong community organizations such as Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake (IPC). To reduce harmful runoff on church properties, ShoreRivers will host two workshops to engage and inform congregations on restoration strategies and develop a plan to implement at least four restoration projects on faith properties.

Homeowners: To improve the health of the Wye River, ShoreRivers’ River-Friendly Yards program staff will work with homeowners in Queenstown near Greenwood Creek to install rain gardens and plant trees. Additionally, ShoreRivers will partner with Prospect Bay Country Club on multiple efforts to reduce fertilizer and herbicide use on its golf course in order to minimize harmful runoff.

ShoreRivers is thrilled to bring significant state and national resources into the region to support integral work for healthy rivers on behalf of our communities. Follow the progress of these projects:@shorerivers on Facebook; @shoreriversorg on Instagram; or subscribe to the e-newsletter at shorerivers.org/subscribe.

ShoreRivers protects and restores Eastern Shore waterways through science-based advocacy, restoration, and education.

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Chesapeake Forum Announces Winter/Spring Semester

January 17, 2020 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

Chesapeake Forum Board of Directors

Chesapeake Forum, an Academy for Lifelong Learning, will present its Winter/Spring programs at a Preview Party on Tuesday, January 21 from 4-6pm at Miller Hall, Trinity Cathedral in Easton. The public is invited to learn about the programs, meet course leaders, and enjoy hors d’oeuvres from Piazza Italian Market.

Registration for the courses, discussion groups, and presentations is now open at chesapeakeforum.org. Chesapeake Forum and its programs, all run and led by volunteers, offer opportunities for conversation, education, and intellectual engagement.

Venues for the programs include Brookletts Place – Talbot County Senior Center in Easton; Bay Hundred Senior Center at the Perkins Family YMCA in St. Michaels; Temple B’nai Israel in Easton; Oxford Community Center; Prager Auditorium; Easton Airport; and other locations throughout Talbot County.

The semester runs January 27 – June 4, 2020 and features diverse multiple and single session courses and events.

Multiple session programs include “Birds and Birding on the Eastern Shore” with Dr. Wayne Bell; “Great Decisions 2020 Discussion Program” with Paul Carroll; “William Faulkner’s Fiction—A Gentle Introduction through Short Stories” with Bev Williams; “What We Cannot Know” with Ronald E. Lesher; “Airship 103” with Hunter H. Harris; “True Stories Well Told” (memoir writing) with Glory Aiken; “Thought for Food: Short Stories” with Nancy Hesser; “Friending Shakespeare” with Suzanne Sanders; and “Why Is Life?” with Rich Wagner.

Also presented in multiple sessions are”Macbeth” with Rabbi Peter Hyman, John Ford, and John Miller; “The Many Faces of Fascism” with Raymond Vergne; “Recent Sequels in Literary Fiction” with Margot Miller, PhD; “Composing a Spiritual Life as Elders” with George Merrill; “Who is Bob Random; Why Is He Saying Those Things about Delmarva!?” with Phil Hesser; “Life Reimagined: You Are Not Too Old & It Is Not Too Late” with Dodie Theune; “My Dearest Friend: The Letters of Abigail and John Adams” with John Miller and John Ford; “Introduction to The Federalist Papers and the Ratification Debate” with Charlie Yonkers; and “Settlement of the Eastern Shore” (first of a series) with Catherine Wilson.

Single session programs include “Easton Airport 101 – The Aviation Gateway to the Eastern Shore” with Micah Risher; “Maritime Raiding, Irregular Warfare, and the Early American Navy” with Commander Benjamin Armstrong, U.S. Navy; “Italian Bread and Marinara Sauce Making” with Sal Simoncini; 500 Years of Fake News: From False Facts and Fictitious Fallacies to Forgotten Foibles and Fabulous Frauds” with Steve Goldman; “Exploring of Wetlands and Meadows of Pickering Creek” with Mark Scallion, “Conversation: What’s Good and Bad About Talbot County” with Bruce Jones; “230 Years of U.S. Presidential Elections: George Washington to Donald Trump” with Steve Goldman; “Italian Wine and Cheese Tasting at Piazza” with Emily Chandler; “Survival Skills to Protect Seniors from Dangerous Computer Viruses and Malware” with Jason Lee; and “How to Read Tarot Cards” with Suzanne Sanders.

To register, learn more about Chesapeake Forum, and to view course descriptions and course leader bios, visit chesapeakeforum.org.

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Compass Regional Hospice Nurse Receives Clinical Excellence Award

January 14, 2020 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

Cathy Willis, RN Case Manager at Compass Regional Hospice, was chosen as the recipient of the 2019 Cynthia L. Nugent Clinical Excellence Award in Hospice and Palliative Care. The award is named in honor of hospice nurse Cynthia Nugent, who dedicated eight years of her life to caring for those with life-limiting illnesses. Willis was nominated by her peers for this honor, which recognizes a Compass Regional Hospice clinical care provider who has shown outstanding dedication and excellence in caring for terminally ill patients and assisting their families.

Following Nugent’s passing in 2009, her husband, Bob, wanted to honor her work as a hospice nurse and recognize the excellent care she received as a patient at the Hospice Center in Centreville. Bob Nugent proposed creating an annual award that would honor Cynthia’s memory by recognizing a staff member who has gone above and beyond for their patients and their families.

Sharon Loving, Supervisor of Support Services for Compass Regional Hospice, and Bob Nugent presented the award to Willis during the staff holiday party on December 20. Bob Nugent said, “Cynthia thought the world of all of her colleagues. Although she had a career in the military and in government service, she found her calling when she came to hospice. She believed that caring for terminally ill patients was both a duty and an honor.”

Cathy Willis, RN Case Manager at Compass Regional Hospice, was chosen as the recipient of the 2019 Cynthia L. Nugent Clinical Excellence Award in Hospice and Palliative Care.

Willis, a Kent County resident, has been a nurse and case manager for Compass Regional Hospice for nearly six years. One of the award nominators wrote, “Cathy has been a dedicated hospice nurse for many years. She goes above and beyond for her patients, and is always the first to help fellow staff in any capacity she can. She once arranged a motorcycle ride for a patient that wanted to ride one more time. She’ll bring birthday gifts, balloons, meals, or equipment so that her patients can truly live the rest of their time the best way possible.”

Another nominator said of Willis, “Cathy is unassuming, collaborative, ruthless, adaptable, and compassionate. Our jobs are to advocate not only for our patients and their families, but for each other. She is a fierce advocate for her fellow nurses, and shows up for her team when she is needed. She exemplifies what it means to serve her community. She is not only an excellent nurse, she is an exemplary community member, and I am proud to have worked beside her.”

Upon receiving the award, Willis said “Receiving this award was a true honor. Although I had never met Mrs. Nugent, I have heard so many great stories that have included her. It is a great honor to be an additional recipient of the award as those in the past, to carry on her memory and her legacy.”

Heather Guerieri, Chief Executive Officer of Compass Regional Hospice added, “I want to thank Bob Nugent for establishing this award, and his commitment to highlighting the selfless work of the staff at Compass Regional Hospice.”

Other Compass Regional Hospice staff who have earned the Cynthia L. Nugent Clinical Excellence Award in Hospice and Palliative Care include social worker Michelle Tuttle; hospice nurse and Hospice Center Manager Sarah Severs; social worker and Support Services Supervisor Sharon Loving; hospice nurse and Compliance and Quality Manager Missy Willis; bereavement counselor and Grief Support Services Supervisor Rhonda Knotts; hospice aide Melanie Glacken; and grief counselor Wayne Larrimore.

Compass Regional Hospice

Since 1985, Compass Regional Hospice has been dedicated to supporting people of all ages living with a life-limiting illness, and those learning to cope following the death of a loved one. Today, the organization is a regional provider of palliative care, hospice care, and grief support in Caroline, Kent, and Queen Anne’s counties. Whether serving their patients in private residences, skilled nursing facilities, or Compass’ residential centers in Centreville and Chestertown, staff and volunteers are guided by their mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care. Grief support services are offered to families of all patients, as well as to all children and adults in the community through grief groups, one-on-one counseling, and in-school support. As a Level 4 partner of the We Honor Veterans program, they also offer veteran-centric care that meets the unique needs of men and women who have served our country. Compass Regional Hospice is a fully licensed, independent, community-based nonprofit organization certified by Medicare and the state of Maryland, and accredited by the Joint Commission. It is affiliated with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and the Hospice & Palliative Care Network of Maryland. For more information about Compass Regional Hospice, call 443-262-4100 or visit compassregionalhospice.org.

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Talbot County Garden Club Announces Winter Speaker Series

January 14, 2020 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

The Talbot County Garden Club has a dynamic group of speakers lined up for its winter speakers series. All programs will be held at the Easton branch of the Talbot County Free Library, and are free and open to the public.

January 28, 2020 @ 1:30 PM

Location: Talbot County Free Library, 100 W. Dover Street, Easton

Speaker: Peter Hatch on “Thomas Jefferson’s Revolutionary Garden”

Summary: Thomas Jefferson wrote that “the greatest service which can be rendered any country is to add a useful plant to its culture” and Monticello’s 1000-foot-long vegetable garden became an experimental laboratory, a virtual Ellis Island of new and unusual vegetable novelties from around the globe. Jefferson also was a pioneer in supporting farmers’ markets and fresh vegetable cookery and cuisine at Monticello. Restored in 1984, the garden and Jefferson’s legacy continue to inspire the farm-to-table movement today.

About the speaker: Peter Hatch is a professional gardener and historian with experience in the restoration, care and interpretation of historic landscapes. As Director of Gardens and Grounds at Monticello for 35 years, Hatch lectures on Monticello and the history of garden plants as he travels throughout the country to consult on the installation and maintenance of both public gardens and private estate landscapes. What’s in your garden?

February 25, 2020 @ 1:30 PM

Location: Talbot County Free Library

Speaker: Louis Raymond, “The Plant Geek” on “Potted – Gardening on the Edge”

Summary: For garden iconoclast Louis Raymond, countless containers are not nearly enough. Presented in time to spur your own adventures in container gardening this season, Raymond will talk about expanding the limits of gardening in pots, pools, troughs and even in drinking glasses and forgotten vases.

About the speaker: Louis Raymond has been gardening since pre-school, but he also has received degrees in chemistry, piano and voice (he was an opera singer!) as well as having taken classes at medical school. This Renaissance man has been published in national publications and was for six years the Show Designer for the New England Spring Flower & Garden Show. Hold onto your hat and dream of planting your favorite patio pot!

March 25, 2020 @ 1:30 PM

Location: Talbot County Free Library

Speaker: George Coombs on “Great Native Plants for the Home Landscape”

Summary: With our world facing so many environmental threats, landscaping with native plants is something that we as gardeners can do to help our local ecosystem. The discussion will include the use of native plants and real world examples of how they can easily be incorporated into the home landscape.

About the speaker: George Coombs, Director of Horticulture at Delaware’s public garden, Mt. Cuba Center, will highlight Mt. Cuba’s “Trial Program,” which aims to provide the home gardener with information about the best performing native plants for use in the Mid-Atlantic region. Coombs, a graduate of the University of Delaware, has introduced numerous native plants to the nursery industry also has worked in both wholesale and retail nurseries. Go native! Dig up those Barberry bushes and make room for natives.

About the Talbot County Garden Club

The Talbot County Garden Club was established in 1917 to enrich the natural beauty of the environment by sharing knowledge of gardening, fostering the art of flower arranging, maintaining civic projects, supporting projects that benefit Talbot County and encouraging the conservation of natural resources. Noteworthy projects include maintaining the grounds of the Talbot Historical Society, Talbot Courthouse, Talbot Library, the fountain and childrens’ gardens at Idlewild Park and numerous other gardens and activities. There are currently more than 100 active, associate and honorary members.

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John Hines Promoted to Electric Department Manager

January 12, 2020 by Spy Desk 1 Comment

John E. Hines III, P.E.

Easton Utilities named John E. Hines III, P.E., as the Electric Department Manager. In this position, John is responsible for all aspects of the operation for the safe generation and delivery of power from transmission through distribution to the customer. “I am honored to be chosen as the next leader of this department comprised of knowledgeable, dedicated individuals focused on providing safe and reliable service to our community,” stated Hines.

John joined Easton Utilities in 2004 and has held several positions within the electric department. In this role, he replaces Arnie Boughner who retired from Easton Utilities in early January as the Electric Department Manager for over 17 years. John will now oversee six divisions that operate and maintain the power plants, substations and distribution infrastructure along with the vehicle fleet for all of Easton Utilities. “We are fortunate to have John on our team as he has demonstrated his commitment to safety and reliability during his 15+ years with Easton Utilities,” said Hugh E. Grunden, president and CEO of Easton Utilities.

Prior to joining Easton Utilities, John held various roles as an Electrical Engineer and Project Manager for companies in the mid-Atlantic region. He holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University and is a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Maryland. With a passion for boating and sailboat racing, John has been an active member of the Miles River Yacht Club since 2005 serving in various leadership positions, including Commodore. He resides in Easton with his wife and two daughters.

Easton Utilities is a community-owned, not-for-profit utility and telecommunications company operating the Electric, Natural Gas, Water, Wastewater, Cable Television, and Internet services for the Town of Easton and portions of the surrounding area. Visit eastonutilities.com for more information.

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Campbell’s Lane Farm Hosts a Child-Focused Equine Experience

January 11, 2020 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

Jennifer Fox is offering Discovering Your Child’s Best Self, an equine experience for children ages five through 12 who have been diagnosed with special needs. The 6-week program consists of 45-minute private sessions once a week at Campbell’s Lane Farm in Preston. The winter session begins on Monday, January 13, 2020. Day and evening appointments are available.

Under Fox’s expert guidance children will have an opportunity to work through any issue that they face on a daily basis. Children who will benefit from these private sessions may have a medical diagnosis, such as autism or cerebral palsy; sensory processing difficulties due to hypotania (low muscle tone), developmental delay, and coordination disorders. The program also benefits children diagnosed with a mental, emotional, or physical condition that requires a different approach to learning and living

“This child-focused equine experience acknowledges the unique needs of each child,” says Fox. “I supervise each child as he or she interacts with well-trained horses in the calming environment of Campbell’s Lane Farm. Children learn at their own pace through activities such as horse grooming, feeding and walking; farm play and chores; and other activities that develop balance, fine motor skills, core strength, and flexibility.”

Jennifer Fox, a children’s equine specialist.

Fox adds, “These farm-based experiences teach children about the natural consequences of interacting with the world around them. Unlike the virtual reality of a video game or a movie, the child sees that when he plays in the dirt, he gets dirty; when she encounters a bee, she needs to respect its territory. Children leave each session feeling accomplished and excited about returning to the farm and their animal friends.”

Fox consults with occupational therapists, physical therapists, pediatric specialists, and mental health practitioners to ensure that each child is safe and understood.

Parents will meet with Fox before the first session to discuss the child’s needs. Periodic assessment will continue throughout the program to determine the child’s response to the program and to make adjustments, as needed.

Fox has been riding horses since she was four-years-old. Her love of children and experience as a nanny led her to study early childhood development in college.

“I learned from my relationships with children diagnosed with autism the importance of setting boundaries while following their lead toward activities that spark their interest and help them learn their own life lessons,” Fox explains. “My experience as a riding instructor and coach help me to listen, observe, and offer ideas that suit the needs of each child. In this safe environment the kids get lessons that follow them off the farm and into their relationships with family and friends.”

Campbell’s Lane Farm is located at 22862 Dover Bridge Road in Preston, Maryland. Owned by Anne Altvater the 50-acre farm has become a center of excellence for well-trained horses and award-winning riders. Today the farm has indoor and outdoor facilities for a variety of programs for people of all ages. The Campbell’s Lane Farm team brings creativity and fun to leader development programs, Insight Equine Therapy, celebratory events, and community fundraisers. Learn more at campbellslanefarm.com.

To book a session of Discovering Your Child’s Best Self: A Child-Focused Equine Experience, call Jennifer Fox at 410-310-2347 or email ridefoxtrot@yahoo.com.

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The Retreat House at Hillsboro Offers Quiet Day, Wisdom Circles

January 10, 2020 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

The winter schedule at The Retreat House at Hillsboro will begin with a Seasonal Quiet Day on Thursday, January 9 from 9:30am to 2:00 pm, led by spiritual director Julia Morris-Myers. The Seasonal Quiet Days are usually held at the turn of each season with a later winter session to accommodate the holidays. Inspired by poetry, music and scripture, participants are led to silent periods, outdoor walks in the labyrinth and brief discussions. To sign up, visit retreathousehillsboro.org.

Last fall, The Retreat House introduced the series “Wisdom Circles” as a way to bring spiritual teachings out into the community. For winter, the Wisdom Circles will be held in Easton, Centreville, Hillsboro, Chestertown and Annapolis. Wisdom Circles meet weekly for four to six weeks and are led by trained spiritual directors. Each circle is focused on a different topic.

“Life is so busy and it can distract us from taking care of our spiritual selves,” said Francie Thayer, Retreat House spiritual director. “The Wisdom Circles are simple gatherings where people can open their minds and hearts in a comfortable way. We hope the location choices will make it more convenient for people to participate.”

Spiritual directors affiliated with the Retreat House at Hillsboro. L-R: Heather Hall, Retreat House director Francie Thayer, Linda Mastro, Debra Donnelly-Barton, and Retreat House manager Meg Gallagher.

The Easton Wisdom Circle, “Practicing Courageous Inquiry,” led by Linda Mastro, will be held on Tuesdays 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. beginning January 21 through February 25, at Third Haven Friends Meeting, 405 South Washington Street, Easton.

The Centreville Wisdom Circle, “Sounds of Silence” will also be held on Tuesdays at 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. from January 21 through February 25 and will take place in the Centreville home of the leader, Julia Morris-Myers.

In Annapolis, “Cultivating Peace in Small Community” will take place on Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. on January 23 through February 20 at St. Anne’s Church Parish Hall, 199 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, led by Heather Stang.

“Winter Wisdom: Tending the Holy in a Fallow Season” will be held on Wednesdays, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., January 29 through February 26, at the Stam House, 114 Washington Avenue, Chestertown, and will be led by Debra Donnelly-Barton.

“Praying with Imagination” will be held in Hillsboro at The Retreat House on Thursdays at 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 30 through February 20 and led by Heather Hall

Details about each of the Wisdom Circles are available on the Retreat House at Hillsboro website at retreathousehillsboro.org.

The fee to attend all sessions of one of these Wisdom Circles is $75 per person. Pre-registration is required. Register online at retreathousehillsboro.org or by sending an email to info@retreathousehillsboro.org. All are welcome regardless of finances, so please inquire about scholarships.

The Retreat House at Hillsboro is located on the grounds of St. Paul’s Church at 22005 Church Street, Hillsboro, Maryland, and is open for group retreats and meetings, individual hermitages, meditation, and any who seek a spiritual connection. A traditional Chartres-style walking labyrinth is always open for walking and prayer. The Retreat House at Hillsboro is a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Easton, MD. For more information, visit retreathousehillsboro.org or contact Francie Thayer, Director, at (410) 507-0368 or info@retreathousehillsboro.org.

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Grace Cavalieri to Present Poetry Workshop at Dorchester Center for the Arts

January 9, 2020 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

Grace Cavalieri

Dorchester Center for the Arts will present “Teens: Seen and Heard – The Poet Laureate Poetry Workshop with Grace Cavalieri” on January 18, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Open to ages 13-18, the free workshop will involve talks, prompts, and writing on the spot. No previous writing experience required. “We don’t hope to make poems as instant relics” states Cavalieri, “but rather access the ideas always available to us”. Teens can expect to learn methods to jump-start poems at home.

Those under 18 years of age will need to bring signed permission slips which will be furnished at registration so that group photos can be used by the Maryland State Arts Council. After the workshop session 1:00-2:00 p.m., Grace will record each poet with at least a few of their new lines created, to make a podcast of the event.

Call Dorchester Center for the Arts to register: 410-228-7782. There is no cost to attend, but students should bring writing materials to the workshop. Snow date: January 25.

About Grace Cavalieri
Grace Cavalieri is an American poet, playwright and radio host of “The Poet and the Poem” from the Library of Congress. In 2019, she was appointed the 10th Poet Laureate of Maryland. Grace Cavalieri is the author of 21 books and chapbooks of poetry, and has had 26 plays produced on American stages. She founded two poetry presses in Washington DC that are still thriving. She is presently poetry columnist for The Washington Independent Review of Books. Her papers are in the George Washington University Gelman Library Special Collections.

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Intro to Improv Comes to Easton January 14

January 9, 2020 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

The next session of Intro to Improv with Dan Brown of Reflex Improv begins on Tuesday, January 14, 7:30 to 9:30pm. The group will meet at the Unitarian Univeralist Fellowship at Easton, 7401 Ocean Gateway. No acting experience is required.

The first class in this six-week program, which runs from January 14 to February 25, is open to anyone who would like to experience the improv process. The discounted fee for this opening night is $20. The fee for the full six weeks is $225.

In Intro to Improv participants learn and practice the building blocks for creating improvisation scenes. The fun includes warm-ups to break down barriers and build camaraderie, and exercises to inspire top-of-the-head thinking and creativity. Expect lots of laughter and lessons that can be applied to everyday situations at work and in other areas of life.

Dan Brown of Reflex Improv (back, center). Easton improv students are Jeremy Hillyard, Linda Mastro Nancy Andrew, Anne Altvater, and Dan Van Skiver.

Brown, who teaches in Virginia and Maryland, caught the improv bug while in college, performing in the school’s short-form and sketch program, acting in school and community plays, as well as writing, directing, and starring in many comedy short films. After moving to the Washington, DC area, he took a free workshop at Washington Improv Theater and fell in love with the joy and freedom of long-form improv. His approach to teaching is positive, encouraging, joyful, fast-paced, and, most of all, fun.

Improv student Nancy Andrew says, “I’d been curious about trying improv for years. In 2018, I signed up for two of Dan’s Annapolis classes. He’s a great teacher! Improv, for me, is pure fun. As a bonus improv has helped me be more creative, develop my listening skills, meet new people, and be more fully present.”

Andrew adds, “You don’t have to be funny to have fun with improv. Dan teaches us the process and gives us lots of encouragement. The fundamentals of improv include the concept of ‘Yes – And,’ which encourages us to listen to one another and find agreement. Two other improv fundamentals – ‘I’ve got your back’ and making each other look good – encourage team work. When we all follow the process, funny happens.”

Register for the six-week Intro to Improv at www.refleximprov.com. Email Dan Brown at refleximprovforfun@gmail.com to sign up for the January 14 class.

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