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March 7, 2021

The Talbot Spy

The nonprofit e-newspaper for the Talbot County Community

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The Talbot County Garden Club Hosts Kathleen Biggins and a Discussion on Climate Change

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Kathleen Biggins

The Talbot County Garden Club will hold a free online lecture featuring the founder and president of C-Change, Kathleen Biggins, on Wednesday, March 24, at 11 a.m. This is the last in the club’s winter speaker series

C-Change Conversations is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting productive, non-partisan discussions about the science and effects of climate change.

The organization, comprised of volunteers who span the political spectrum, sponsors the C-Change Conversations Lecture Series. Kathleen also developed the C-Change Primer with input from Climate Central and the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication.

Team members have presented the Primer to nearly 10,000 people in 29 states, and it is widely hailed as an intelligent, dispassionate introduction to and illumination of climate change. The Primer has been endorsed by business, political and social leaders, and enthusiastically received by many conservative audiences across the country. Learn more at www.c-changeconversations.org

To register for this free event, go to www.talbotcountygc.org or http://bit.ly/3r9VUXG

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 a total of 109 active, associate and honorary members.

Choptank Health Recognizes National Dentist’s Day with Annual Check-up Reminder

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Choptank Community Health System is reminding patients and the public to schedule their dental checkups as a way to recognize this year’s March 6 National Dentist’s Day.

Choptank Community Health System Chief Dental Officer Sandra Garbely-Kerkovich, DMD

American dentist John Greenwood invented the first-known dental foot engine on March 6, 1790, with the date now observed to show appreciation to dentists and as a reminder about the importance of ongoing dental care.

“Your dentist and dental care providers are happiest knowing you’re taking care of your teeth,” said Choptank Health’s Chief Dental Officer Sandra Garbely-Kerkovich, DMD. “Dental and oral health are extremely important parts of your overall health and well-being, so just because we’re covering our smiles with masks these days doesn’t make a trip to the dentist any less important.”

The American Dental Association recommends regular dental visits to maintain optimal oral health, at intervals determined by your dentist.

“Regular dental checkups are important because they help keep your teeth and gums healthy,” said Dr. Garbely. “And early childhood dental visits are especially important to help prevent cavities and tooth decay.”

Current recommendations are for children to be seen by a dentist by their first tooth erupting and no later than their first birthday. Pediatric dental screenings include examinations of the teeth and all soft tissues of the mouth—along with age-appropriate instruction on brushing and flossing, and education on the importance of eating healthy foods in good oral hygiene.

Choptank Health offers oral health services in five of its centers, with its Cambridge location serving as an international dental learning institute. Choptank’s dental team includes an oral surgery specialist, oral-facial pain specialist, family and pediatric dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, postdoctoral dental residents from New York University’s Langone Dental Medicine, and intern students from the University of Maryland’s and Arizona University’s Schools of Dentistry.

University of Maryland dental hygiene students and Chesapeake College dental assistant students are part of Choptank’s dental learning program, with Choptank Health providing a pediatric dental operating room program affiliated with University of Maryland Shore Regional Health.

Dental services are additionally offered as part of Choptank Health’s School-Based Health Centers in Caroline, Talbot, and Dorchester County schools, with expansion soon in Kent and Queen Anne’s Counties.

Choptank Community Health System is one of more than 1,300 community-based health care providers that receive funds from the U. S. Health Resources & Services Administration’s Health Center Program to provide primary care services in underserved areas as a Federally Qualified Health Center. Choptank’s uninsured patients are provided flat rates for medical services and percentage discounts for dental services.

Choptank Community Health System provides medical, dental, pediatric, and behavioral health services in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot counties, with a mission to provide access to exceptional, comprehensive, and integrated health care for all. Choptank Health’s vision is to improve the health and well-being of people in the communities served by providing outstanding care experiences while being an exceptional place to work and make a difference, with more at choptankhealth.org.

Every Woman Can Build: Habitat Choptank’s International Women Build Week

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Together, Lowe’s and Habitat for Humanity built International Women Build Week on a foundation of strength, resilience and perseverance. This year’s virtual events will kick off on International Women’s Day, March 8, and conclude on March 15.

Photo taken at Habitat Choptank’s 2015 Women Build.

Habitat and Lowe’s have partnered to provide tools for women to empower and educate themselves on skills used when repairing and restoring homes. By using the hashtag #BuildHer to share inspirational stories, experiences and ways to positively impact communities, Habitat and Lowe’s are uniting women for a central goal of encouraging and building each other up.

A global event, International Women Build Week focuses on raising awareness of the challenges women face in accessing safe, affordable housing. Women Build events provide the opportunity for women to take a proactive step in serving their communities as well as a terrific way to involve friends and family of all ages in crucial work with a lasting impact. While there will not be onsite build projects this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and there is no substitute for swinging a hammer, Habitat Choptank invites you to join them for their Virtual Women Build Week.

Mary Ellen Bauer, Habitat Choptank Board Member and Repair Crew volunteer shared the following about the women who inspire her to build: “Sandy Holicky, Terri Spence, Pam Martinson, and Sandy Wrightson are essential volunteers I have had the privilege of becoming friends with, while volunteering with the Home Repair Crew in Cambridge…They share endless hours of their time, unlimited supplies of tools, and have even purchased much needed equipment on job sites and donated them to Habitat. As an adult woman, these women are helping me to ground myself in my belief that sharing my time and my resources are so important for the betterment of this community.”

You can view Habitat Choptank’s DIY videos which will be shared via social media and on their website throughout Women Build Week. These videos will teach new skills that can be utilized at home on DIY projects and hopefully down the road on future Habitat builds. Video topics include installing flooring, fire safety tips, and watching a room be transformed with prep, paint, and wallpaper.

You can also show your support online. Share why you support Habitat Choptank on International Women’s Day using the #BuildHer hashtag and tag Habitat Choptank. You may also donate to Habitat Choptank in honor of an influential woman in your life and get a limited edition Women Build t-shirt! Please visit https://www.habitatchoptank.org for more information about how you can get involved.

About Habitat Choptank

Since 1992, Habitat Choptank has made home ownership possible for 90 families and has completed critical health and safety repairs in partnership with over 185 qualifying homeowners. At present, 9 homes are under construction in Dorchester and Talbot Counties. Income qualifying homebuyers are offered access to affordable mortgage financing in order to purchase a new construction or rehabbed home from the nonprofit’s project inventory. After completing “sweat equity” hours, attending pre-homeownership classes, and meeting debt reduction and savings goals, these individuals and families will purchase homes that they helped construct and assume the full responsibilities of homeownership including maintaining their home, paying property taxes and repaying their mortgage over 30 to 33 years. Habitat accepts applications for its homeownership and repair programs throughout the year. For more information, for information about the Habitat Choptank ReStore, to make a donation that benefits our local community, or volunteer, call 410-476- 3204 or visit www.HabitatChoptank.org.

About Lowe’s in the Community

Lowe’s has supported the communities where its associates live and work for more than 70 years. As a FORTUNE®50 home improvement company, Lowe’s is committed to creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts through nonprofit partnerships. Across every community we serve, Lowe’s associates donate their time and expertise through the Lowe’s Heroes volunteer program. For the latest news, visit Newsroom.Lowes.com or follow @LowesMedia on Twitter.

Announcing the 2021 Oxford Fine Arts Artists

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The Oxford Community Center welcomes the fifty (50) incredible artists juried into the 2021 show by juror Stewart White.

“View From the Porch” by Sheryl Southwick

Joel Boches, Carole Boggemann-Peirson, Rob Brownlee-Tomasso, Cid Collins-Walker, Mary Ellen Daly, Erin Daniels, Nina Davidowitz, Jean Doran, Donna Finley, Elizabeth Fisher, Mary Ford, Teresa Grimes, Rae Hamilton, Joan Hart, Patti Lucas Hopkins, Carla Huber, Laura L. Kapolchok, Kim Klabe, Sara Koch, Kathy Kopec, Howard Lapp, Steve Lingeman, Maryellyn Lynott, Mary Ellen Mabe, Carol McClees, Deborah McFarlin, Laura McGowan, Nancy McIntyre, Kate Meyer, Diane DuBois Mullaly, Kathleen O’Connor, Elizabeth Peak, Stephanie Peters, Julia Purinton, Jose Ramírez, Jim Rehak, Neil Rizos, Steve Rogers, George Sass, John Schisler, Nick Serratore, John Sharp, Sharon Stockley, Karen Trimble, Stephen Walker, Nancy Richards West, Heidi Wetzel, Keith Whitelock, Barbara Zuehlke with Sheryl Southwick as the Featured Artist.

The artists hail from as far as the Cayman Islands and Arizona, to our Talbot County area. The show consists of many new artists and a few returning after years of absence. “It’s always amazing to see the variety of artists this festival brings to the region. Year after year, each juror adds their own eye to the show and we are thrilled with Stewart’s selection.” says Executive Director, Liza Ledford. Karen Walbridge, chair of the event says “I am very excited about our lineup of artists for this year’s Fine Arts Show. They are an incredibly talented group from all over the country, something that we have been trying to achieve for some time. Their work covers all mediums and genres. We have 3D art and fabric art, as well as work in watercolor, pastel and oil. The work is also diverse in subject matter. We have wonderful seascapes and landscapes, but we also have some more modern pieces.”

The featured artist is Sheryl Southwick. Her piece, entitled “View From the Porch” was named the featured piece to be this year’s poster image. Karen commented, “Sheryl Southwick brings her unique style as this year’s “Featured Artist.” I have seen her collage pieces and now that she has moved into this new medium, I can see bits of her collages in her painting. Her pieces exude warmth and feeling. You feel drawn into each piece.”

This year, an educational series of art demonstrations is coming back.  The series is being arranged by Cindy Reed, the education coordinator who brings a deep knowledge of the art community to the event. The demos add a level of intimacy for the art enthusiast to connect with the material and the visiting artists. They will be pre-sold ticketed outdoor seats limited to twenty (20) attendees.

Oxford Fine Arts will be a virtual gallery opening Friday, May 14th at noon, and remaining open until Sunday the 16th at 4:00 PM. The LIVE demos will be both Saturday and Sunday on-site at the Oxford Community Center. with limited seating and strict Covid protocols in place.  Virtual studio tours and workshops are offered online all weekend. The VIP experience is the ticketed event that includes a virtual happy hour meet and greet with the artists and early private access to the full gallery show.  If the pandemic allows, a physical pop-up show with strict Covid safety rules and regulations will happen Saturday, May 15th.

The Fine Arts weekend is also famous for its homemade strawberry shortcake.  This tradition will remain as a carry-out option both Saturday and Sunday!

For tickets to the Friday virtual VIP opening event and to find out more, please visit oxfordcc.org and click on the Fine Arts Logo. Proceeds from the VIP experience, the demos and 30% of the art sales support the Community Center’s mission to serve, educate and inspire. The Oxford Fine Arts Show is sponsored by What’s Up Media, along with support from Talbot County Arts Council with funds from Maryland State Arts Council.

Renowned Trumpeter and Educator Visits Jazz Tales

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Jazz-Alive, a Talbot County, Maryland-based foundation dedicated to the continuation and preservation of jazz, brings trumpeter Dave Ballou to its popular live YouTube show “Jazz Tales” on Wednesday, March 10, at 7 p.m.

Dave Ballou

Ballou has a long career that has spanned solo trumpet improvisations to large ensembles and has performed or recorded with groups led by Rabih Abou-Kahlil, Steely Dan, Michael Formanek, Woody Herman, Andrew Hill, John Hollenbeck’s Large Ensemble, Sheila Jordan, Oliver Lake, Dave Liebman, Joe Lovano, Dewey Redman and Maria Schneider. He is Professor of Music at Towson University where he leads the Jazz/Commercial Music program.

“Jazz Tales” is an ongoing series of shows featuring leading jazz voices from the DelMarVa and Washington, D.C. region. The hour and fifteen-minute show features live performances and interviews in an intimate setting hosted by JazzAlive founder and pianist Fred Hughes.

Information and live-stream passes are available online at Jazz-Alive.org and the program can be viewed at anytime once it is published–along with an archive of past episodes that feature a range of jazz artists including vocalist Sara Jones, guitarist Steve Abshire, bassist Paul Langosch, trombonist Greg Boyer, and saxophonist Paul Carr.

Jazz-Alive is a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation that works throughout the Eastern Shore with community groups and school music organizations to build appreciation for jazz, America’s indigenous art form.

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge to Hold Virtual Eagle Festival

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Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is hosting a Virtual Eagle Festival March 12–14, 2021. With the pandemic and continuing need for social distancing, this year’s activities will be conducted online, with programs taking place on Facebook (@BlackwaterNWR) and Zoom, while encouraging visitors to enjoy the refuge on their own. In addition, the Wildlife Drive will be free-of-charge on March 13 and 14 for those who wish to visit the refuge to see eagles and other wildlife.

The Eagle Festival will kick off on Facebook on March 12 at 12:00 p.m. with a welcome by refuge staff and a roundup of the best hotspots to see eagles at the refuge. This will be followed at 1:00 p.m. with a brief introduction to eagle identification.

On Saturday, March 13 at 10:00 a.m., join Mike Callahan of Nanjemoy Creek Environmental Education Center as he presents his program, “The Bald Eagle, Icon of Blackwater NWR and our National Symbol” with a live bald eagle.  At 2:00 p.m., Tuckahoe State Park staff will give us a behind-the-scenes look at the Scales and Tales Aviary while answering commonly asked questions about eagles.  Tune in for appearances by several live birds of prey!

On Saturday, March 13 at 11:30 a.m., join refuge staff for story and craft time as we watch together the picture book Owl Babies, and then make our very own ‘owl baby’ with a few basic supplies.  A limited number of kits with all the necessary supplies will be available to pick up in advance. Registration is required for this Zoom program. Email michele_whitbeck@fws.gov with “Owl Babies” in the subject line, and the names and number of children participating. Deadline to register for this program is March 12.

On Sunday, March 14 at 10:00 a.m., Mike Callahan returns to Facebook with live birds of prey for a program titled “Raptors Rule,” highlighting some of our native raptors of Maryland.  At 1:00 p.m., gather the kids for a puppet show and learn all about the adventures of a young Canada goose as he explores the refuge’s habitats and discovers the animals that call Blackwater NWR home.  At 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, check out the bald eagle highlight reel from the Friends of Blackwater, where they’ve captured some of the best videos from the four wildlife cameras on the refuge!

Tired of looking at your screen?  Grab the family and head out to the refuge for a StoryWalk® where the kids can read the picture book Over in the Forest:  Come and Take a Peek.  Pages from the book will be installed along the Woods Trail beginning March 12 through the end of the month.

All online events will be monitored by refuge staff, who will be standing by to answer your questions during the programs. For more information and a schedule of programs, visit www.fws.gov/refuge/Blackwater. If you have any questions, please email us at fw5rw_BWNWR@fws.gov.

The Blackwater NWR Visitor Center remains closed for the month of March. Brochures, maps, and an introductory video are available at a self-service station in the breezeway of the Visitor Center from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday through Monday. For visitors with questions, or inquiries regarding purchasing a federal pass, “Text a Ranger” at 443-205-5290 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday through Monday.  The Wildlife Drive and refuge trails remain open daily from sunrise to sunset.

To protect the health of those who live, work, and visit U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service public lands and facilities, face masks are required.  They are also required outdoors when physical distancing is not possible, like on narrow or busy trails, boardwalks, and observation decks.

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, protects over 32,000 acres of rich tidal marsh, mixed hardwood and pine forest, managed freshwater wetlands and cropland for a diversity of wildlife.  To learn more, visit our website at www.fws.gov/refuge/blackwater or @BlackwaterNWR.

The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals and commitment to public service. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen, visit www.fws.gov. 

David Morse Celebrates 30 Years with Shore United Bank

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David Morse

Shore United Bank (the “Bank”) is honored to congratulate David Morse on thirty years of dedicated service. David began his career with the Bank in March of 1991 as Assistant Vice President at our Dover Street, Easton, MD branch. Currently, Mr. Morse is an Executive Vice President and Legal Counsel for the Bank and Secretary and General Counsel of Shore Bancshares, Inc.  David provides legal counsel and advice about regulations, contracts and a wide range of legal matters that support the goals of the Bank.

“David’s expertise and experience have been of tremendous value to the Bank, and we are thankful to have him as a part of our executive team”, says Lloyd L. “Scott” Beatty, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of Shore United Bank and Shore Bancshares, Inc.

Mr. Morse obtained his J.D. from the University of Baltimore and a BA from High Point College.  David resides in Easton, MD with his wife, Judy. They have a daughter, Tara. He enjoys fitness and travel.

For more information about Shore United Bank, visit www.ShoreUnitedBank.com

“Thursdays with the Starr Center” Offers Full Slate of Free Virtual Events

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Washington College’s Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience has launched a new series of free virtual events every Thursday, bringing best-selling authors, respected journalists, renowned scholars, talented performers, and a variety of other guests to a wide audience during Washington College’s spring semester.

“Thursdays with the Starr Center” will be eclectic, conversational, and informal. Events will occur Thursdays at 5 p.m., unless otherwise noted. In addition to original events, the series will also feature the events of campus partners like the Black Studies Program at Washington College.

“These weekly events will capture the energy and diversity of the Washington College community,” said Goodheart. “You can come join a lively discussion on history and politics — or just quietly eavesdrop while you’re starting to fix dinner. We hope you’ll return for a regular date with us each Thursday.”

On March 4 at 5 p.m., the Starr Center invites participants to virtually sit down with Starr Center Director Adam Goodheart and acclaimed biographer Neal Gabler, a former Patrick Henry History Fellow at the Starr Center. Gabler will discuss his new book, Catching the Wind: Edward Kennedy and the Liberal Hour. A gripping book of human drama and political history, Catching the Wind does not portray Kennedy as he is so often viewed in popular culture: a reckless hedonist who rode his father’s fortune and his brothers’ coattails to a Senate seat at the age of thirty. Instead, Gabler shows a man racked by and driven by insecurity, a man so doubtful of himself that he sinned in order to be redeemed.

Later in the month, Starr is co-sponsoring two events – March 11 and March 18 at 5 p.m. – with the Black Studies Program at Washington College. March 11 will bring virtual discussions on “Leading While Black,” as alumna Joyell Arvella ’10 fuses her experience of race and gender equity facilitation and reproductive justice in order to disrupt misogynoir and unlearn global narratives that perpetuate colorism, rape culture, and reproductive harm. On March 18, Bucknell University’s Spanish and Africana Studies Professor Nick R. Jones analyzes “black speech” in Spanish theater from the 1500’s through the 1700’s to show how black Africans and their descendants were rendered legible in performative literary texts in the remote event “Speaking While Black.”

April 1 brings political author, journalist, television host, and 2020 election sensation Steve Kornacki virtually to the Starr Center. Kornacki will talk about the 1990’s historical roots of our present-day politics from his book The Red and the Blue, as well as how our current tribalism mentality came to be. In addition to gaining fame recently as NBC’s electoral map guru who barely took a break during election night coverage, Kornacki’s articles have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Boston Globe, and Daily Beast, among others.

For more information about the “Thursdays with the Starr Center” event series, including registration and access, please visit https://www.washcoll.edu/learn-by-doing/starr.

About the Starr Center

Washington College’s Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience explores the American experience in all its diversity and complexity, seeks creative approaches to illuminating the past, and inspires thoughtful conversation informed by history. Through educational programs, scholarship and public outreach, and a special focus on written history, the Starr Center seeks to bridge the divide between the academic world and the public at large.

About Washington College

Founded in 1782, Washington College is the tenth oldest college in the nation and the first chartered under the new Republic. It enrolls approximately 1,450 undergraduates from more than 35 states and a dozen nations. With an emphasis on hands-on, experiential learning in the arts and sciences, and more than 40 multidisciplinary areas of study, the College is home to nationally recognized academic centers in the environment, history, and writing. Learn more at washcoll.edu.

Talbot County Hosts Commemorative Ceremony in Conjunction with the State of Maryland to Mark One-Year Anniversary of First COVID-19 Cases

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Governor Larry Hogan has proclaimed that, on Friday evening, March 5, Maryland will commemorate the one-year anniversary of the state’s first confirmed cases of COVID-19 with buildings across the state lit up amber. The commemoration will also be a day of remembrance in honor of the more than 7,700 Marylanders who have lost their lives during the pandemic. Talbot County will join the State and host its ceremony on Friday, March 5 at 6:00 p.m. on the lawn of the Talbot County Courthouse and invites citizens to join in a moment of silence.

According to a proclamation issued by the Talbot County Council about this COVID-19 remembrance, “Local and state governments, health departments and public servants have taken bold actions to protect residents, support struggling economies, and find innovative ways to provide services. Essential workers have also stepped up to provide critical services to help protect our communities and save lives, sacrificing their own health and safety.”

Dr. Maria Maguire, Talbot County Health Officer, has reported that the county has had 29 confirmed deaths due to COVID-19 and over 2,240 confirmed cases of the virus.

Chuck Callahan, President of the Talbot County Council, comments, “It is important to join together to remember the lives lost and to thank our first responders, health providers and partner agencies for their amazing work during this pandemic. As we work through vaccinating our community, we remind the public to continue to wear face masks in public, maintain a 6-foot distance when in public and register for the vaccine when they are eligible. We will get through this by working together.”

As of today, Maryland has reported 383,956 confirmed cases of COVID-19.

Talbot County Women’s Club Hosts Flower Mart & Craft Fair

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The Talbot County Women’s Club is hosting the “Garden Gate Fundraiser Flower Mart & Craft Fair” on April 22 through April 24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at the Talbot County Women’s Club located at 18 Talbot Lane in Easton (behind the Waterfowl Building).

The Flower Mart will offer wide selections of geraniums, annuals, perennials, and herbs, as well as hanging baskets and garden planters for both sun and shade. The Craft Fair will offer a nice selection of outdoor living and garden décor items from pots and planters to bird feeders and birdhouses, as well as locally-made jewelry and other unique items.

“Our Flower Mart and Fair is just in time for Mother’s Day gift-giving and spring planting and offers the opportunity to shop safely outside. The goal of this year’s event is to raise funds to be able to support our numerous service projects as well as support the restoration efforts for the historic house where the Club meets,” comments Nancy Lutes, President of the Talbot County Women’s Club.

The Talbot County Women’s Club, a registered non-profit, was founded in 1930 by a small group of women with the desire to serve the community while also building lifelong friendships. Four key principles have guided the work of the Club over the 90 years it has been operating and include supporting service projects, building deep friendships, creating lifelong learning experiences, and maintaining a center for the Club’s activities.

Club activities over the years included visiting patients and supporting their needs at the Eastern Shore Hospital Center in Cambridge; providing non-perishable food items to the Neighborhood Center, Talbot Senior Center, and Department of Aging; providing backpacks for Easton Middle School students; knitting and crocheting hats for the Little Hats, Big Hearts campaign for the American Heart Association; and sponsoring scholarships to women returning to Chesapeake College for their degrees.

“Our Club offers an excellent opportunity for new residents to meet other women, as well as get to know the community,” Lutes adds.

The club is always seeking new members.  For more information please visit  talbotcountywomensclub.org or call Nancy Lutes, President, 410-310-8919.