Month: November 2025

AROUND THE PARK AGAIN by Sharon Lee Tegler

Festive celebrations are nothing new at Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu & Tai Chi. The November 15th celebration marking the martial arts school’s 25th Anniversary was truly special, however, as Shifu Billy Greer and three students were honored for saving the life of heart attack victim Scott Stangle (second from left in the opening photo) when his heart stopped beating.

For Billy and Nancy Greer, the anniversary celebration brought home the fact that 25 years had passed since opening their school in the year 2000. Years during which Jing Ying’s commitment to community service resulted in the organizing of numerous fundraisers supporting local charities, schools, and businesses, ultimately raising over $170,000 through efforts like their annual silent auction and in-kind donations.

Their day-long Open House began at 10 am with two Kung Fu mini classes and two Tai Chi mini classes. Though the classes ended by noon, the energy level was high among some of the younger students who participated in them. Several were still practicing their forms in front of a mirrored wall even as the majority of attendees were socializing and enjoying the buffet with its wide variety of foods from Asian inspired dishes to pizza. Many of the dishes were prepared and donated by Jing Ying families.

At one point, we bumped into Melissa Whittke, a welcoming presence at every Jing Ying celebration. A longtime student, Whittke has become expert at Tai Chi and Kung Fu and is a fitness expert in her own right. Asked what her part in the celebration would be, she humorously replied that she’d be appearing as the rear end of the Lion in the Lion Dance and could be recognized by her feet.

Nancy Greer, meanwhile, circulated through the crowd handing out anniversary gift bags containing sweets, auction tickets, coupons for free classes and packets of Jing Ying Institute’s anniversary tea blend of Chinese and Indian black teas with warming spices to support wellness.

At 1 pm, the youngest Jing Ying students became very excited indeed as the sounding of drums signaled that the traditional Chinese Lion Dance was about to start. Having speculated that the Lion looked more like a dragon, the youngsters had been told that was because the ancient Chinese who created the scary creature had never seen a lion and had no idea what one looked like. So, they modeled it after a dragon.

Demonstrations by Jing Ying students eager to show off their skills came next. Attendees were first able to observe an amazing mirror image Tai Chi demonstration performed by Jing Ying instructor Chris Lee and practitioner Dorothy Lee. (Their last name is the same though they are not related.)

With all the students coming forward behind Greer to be acknowledged, the demonstrations continued with the younger students as well as some adult students performing a Beginners Form known as Primary Fist. A second grouping of more experienced students next executed a Tai Chi 18 Form.

Student Chris Selley performed a Broad Sword demo followed by Billy Greer’s Tai Chi Straight Sword demonstration. Lastly, groups of highly skilled students came together to show off an advanced Tai Chi form followed by a dance form known as Twelve Kicks.

An official ribbon cutting was scheduled for 1 pm with Greater Severna Park & Arnold Chamber of Commerce CEO Liz League and Pasadena Business Association Interim Director Heather Frees officiating. League, in her usual gregarious manner, cited the Greers’ obvious devotion to each other and enquired how the couple met.

In the anniversary celebration’s most charming interlude, Nancy explained that she and Billy attended colleges in Virginia that were just six miles apart. He was a pre-med biology major at the time.

“When we met, I’d been dating another guy, but we’d broken up. Unfortunately, the other guy lied to Billy that we were going steady,” Nancy said.

“I’d entered a dance contest with the guy in another town and determined that I should see it through. We took my car and the evening turned out to be one of the world’s worst experiences in every way. We ended up going back to Billy’s place.”

The rest is history and the two got together. When Billy proposed to Nancy, he told her she was the first person he’d ever met that he couldn’t spend the rest of his life without.

While still at school, Greer was working at a laboratory and proved so good at the job he was offered his own laboratory in Maryland. He and Nancy married and moved here in 1982. Life was great. Billy happened to mention his fascination with martial arts to his new wife, however.

As teenagers, he and his brothers loved to watch all the Bruce Lee films and other martial arts programs on TV. He couldn’t stop talking about it. So, one year, as an anniversary gift, she signed him up for karate classes at a local martial arts school.

He enjoyed the training but the school didn’t feel quite right. After the trial was over, he tried another school which taught Kung Fu. Right away, the second school clicked so he and Nancy both signed up for lessons in the same form of Kung Fu they teach today.

Sadly, the school closed. But fate moves in mysterious ways. There were no similar facilities in the area. So, wanting to keep the training going, Billy formed a club for students of the former school. Able to use facilities at a local high school, they held lessons once a week and had guest teachers. When new schools opened in the area, the club dissolved.

Greer continued training with good teachers. In 2000, following the closing of another school in Annapolis, the Jing Ying Institute opened at 1195 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard in Arnold, teaching Kung Fu and Tai Chi to students from ages four to 94. The school was a parttime endeavor at first, but they soon made it their full-time business and it has steadily grown in the years since.

Following comments on how the field of martial arts has changed in the years since they opened Jing Ying Institute, Greer sprang a surprise by recognizing Alexander Wolf, one of two original students who have trained with Jing Ying for the entire 25 years.

Looking across the audience, we could see that there were several officials waiting to present citations to the Greers and Jing Ying Institute.

Moments later, Maryland State Delegate Heather Bagnall presented the first citation citing the Greers’ love for the community and expressing gratitude for the amount of Jing Ying Institute’s philanthropy to local charities, schools and businesses. Citations from, among others, County Council representative Amanda Fiedler, Jill Porter from the Anne Arundel County Economic Development Corporation, Liz League from the Greater Severna Park and Arnold Chamber and Heather Frees, the Interim Director of the Pasadena Business Association.

As can be seen from the opening photo, Amanda Fiedler came back to provide special citations from the County Council to Chris Selley, Alex Selley, and Billy Greer for saving the life of heart attack victim Scott Stengle who is seen second from left. (Arden Wyrick who also helped but could not be present was also recognized.) When Scott collapsed, Greer led the team that quickly began administering CPR. In less than 30 seconds they had an AED hooked up to Scott and restarted his stopped heart. EMT’s on site credited this fast action and use of the AED with saving Scott’s life.

Greer notes that it is lucky they had the AED as the CPR and rescue breathing they administered would likely not have saved him.

Scott Stengle was in good spirits as he spoke to the audience. He’s been cleared as in very good health, but as a precaution will receive an implantable defibrillator.

Nancy Greer informed us that, in the aftermath of Stengle’s dramatic rescue, one of the Jing Ying students fashioned a “patient” on which CPR can be practiced and will be offering students instruction in the administering of CPR.

In addition to raising over $170,000 for local charities, Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu and Tai Chi has done many good things for their students and for the community over the past 25 years. The 25th Anniversary celebration was a momentous occasion. All good things must come to an end, however, but not before having a piece of 25th Birthday cake.

Here’s wishing Jing Ying Institute many more wonderful years.

Mark your calendars for upcoming holiday events

The dizzying whirl of holiday events has already begun. There are plenty more to come though. We list a few of them here.

Severna Park Elks Small Business Saturday, takes place November 29 from 9 am to 3 pm at 160 Truckhouse Road.

Park Books Holiday Vendor Fair happens Sunday, November 30 from 10 am to 1 pm.

Community Tree Lighting in front of The Greater Severna Park & Arnold Chamber at 1 Holly Avenue on Friday, December 5 from 5 to 6:30 with lots of entertainment

Greater Severna Park & Arnold Chamber Taste & Sip Extravaganza happens on Tuesday evening December 9th at 5 pm at Chartwell Golf & Country Club.

Cookies & Cocoa with Santa at Severna Park Community Center happens Friday, December 12 at 8:30 pm

The 8th Annual Christmas Market at Severna Park Farmers Market from 11 am to 3 pm

The Around The Park Again column is brought to you this week by Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu and Tai Chi at 1195 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd. – For over two decades providing martial arts training that improves cardio-vascular health, strength and flexibility while reducing stress. Jing Ying is again bringing Tai Chi to the Severna Park Community Center. From health-defense to self-defense, Jing Ying provides fitness with a purpose for the whole family!

and by Lean On Dee Senior Home Care Services at 815 Ritchie Hwy., Suite 206 – When you need someone to lean on, Lean On Dee. Their experienced team of personal care management specialists and friendly companions provide high quality consistent care.

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AROUND THE PARK AGAIN by Sharon Lee Tegler

We first met The Thrifter Chicks’ Heather McPhee and sister Maria Carlton as vendors at Rose Walker’s Bohemian Black Festival in 2023 and, most recently, saw them again at the Greater Severna Park & Arnold Chamber’s SHOPTOBERFEST at Park Plaza in October.

While chatting with McPhee on that occasion, she invited us to visit The Thrifter Chicks’ new shop at Local by design at The Gallery in Annapolis’s Design District and we happily accepted.

We didn’t know what to expect but, as big SHOP LOCAL fans, we were dazzled by what we found. There were two amazing warehouses divided into scores of spaces for working artists, artisans and designers. High above the combined artists’ spaces on the main floor, we spied the airy loft where The Thrifter Chicks’ shop is located, ascended the stairs and were greeted by Heather McPhee.

Carlton wasn’t able to join us but McPhee was delighted to show off some of the treasures the business sources to sell. She started with some of the vintage glassware for which The Thrifter Chicks are best known.

We couldn’t help but notice that shoppers passing through made a beeline for the glassware first thing. Pointing out some of her favorite clothing and accessories as we walked through the shop, McPhee related how she became involved with thrifting as a hobby that eventually led to starting a business.

“My sister Maria and I have been thrifters since we were kids,” she said. “When younger, we would go to thrift stores to put together our Halloween costumes. We’d find a pretty dress, reinvent it with personal touches and become a fairy princess, a prom queen or a bride.”

“We went on visiting thrift stores through high school and college and bought some of our clothes there,” she continued. “We’d find a perfectly beautiful cashmere sweater for two or three dollars or an equally inexpensive one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry or accessory.”

Though she’d been a teacher earlier, Heather McPhee was married with four children and was a stay-at-home mom when it occurred to her that she’d really like to get back to doing something. She realized that she could use her thrifting skills in an entrepreneurial way and began selling vintage items on Etsy which she loved doing. Her success with that initial endeavor provided the impetus to take the next step.

“I continued to sell things on Etsy,” McPhee said. “However, I also began buying clothing and items for the home that were not vintage to sell at vendor events and Maria joined me in starting The Thrifter Chicks. Luckily, when we started, I’d already collected a lot of things but we needed to source additional pieces.”

“Selling our merchandise as vendors is always fun but labor intensive with packing and unpacking the merchandise. I soon came to the realization that it would be better to be in one spot. I’d been coming here to Local by design at The Gallery for workshops for some time. So, when a space became available, I took it and it’s worked so well. Our hours here are 11 to 4 pm Wednesdays through Saturdays which is perfect for me as a busy mom. We’re open an extra Sunday at the end of each month.”

The sisters’ talent for finding and retailing clothing and accessories that are stylish and sustainable is, by now, finely developed. Whether trendy, classic, or vintage, the fashions the shop carries are chic.

As far as McPhee is concerned, finding complementary accessories is essential though it takes some sleuthing to find them. She says thrift shops and estate sales are still a primary source but time and patience are required and there’s a definite learning curve when searching for clothes or accessories like handbags and shoes, or jewelry.

She’s become a pro at making the items she collects ready for sale. Shoes, for example, receive a disinfectant treatment and McPhee has become expert at stain removal.

“When I find a wonderful item but there’s a stain or discoloration, I’ll take a chance and buy it with hope of restoring it,” she said. “Sometimes I use baking soda and hydrogen peroxide for fabrics but, for grease or oil stains you can’t beat Dawn dish detergent.”

The Thrifter Chicks carry a limited selection of products for the home that includes seasonal items. But it’s their passion for jewelry – especially vintage jewelry – that is evident in multiple displays.

With so many treasures to offer, the shop would be a great place to look for Christmas gifts. Like the businesses surrounding them, The Thrifter Chicks is about to add some holiday touches. Meantime, McPhee is busy with a new endeavor. She is working with two other business owners who have started a staging business called Hopper House.

“We stage homes being readied for sale, streamlining the furnishings while adding pieces or accessories that add interest or highlight the finer points of the home. It’s really been fun,” she said.

Heather McPhee loves being part of The Gallery. In fact, she took us on a tour through both warehouses and introduced us to three of her favorite artists.

Just around the corner from The Thrifter Chicks, we found artist Jenny Woodruff hard at work hand-painting fired pottery. A watercolor artist by trade, Woodruff also sells some of the artwork on the wall behind her. She’s already added a small evergreen and other holiday touches in anticipation of the Local by design at The Gallery Artisan’s Market from November 28th thru 30th.

Moving on, we met J. J. Hogan standing in the midst of the nautically themed artwork she creates and sells at her business Golden Lines & Silver Linings.

Wandering on, we passed through hallways chock-a-block with artwork and shops featuring designer clothing intertwined with furniture shops and photography studios.

Eventually, we came to Tessier Studio where artist Carol Tessier was working with fabric creations to which she was adding gold leaf. She, too, was already beginning to add some holiday touches.

We had fun visiting The Thrifter Chicks and chatting with McPhee about the process of finding and giving thrift shop clothing and home items a second life and we appreciated her generosity in showing us around Local by design at The Gallery which is located at 1818 Margaret Avenue off Chinquapin Road in Annapolis. For those who SHOP LOCAL, it’s well worth the trip.

Reminders re upcoming Holiday Events

With so many holiday events breaking fast and furious, we’re listing a few that are imminent.

Pink Friday to support Small Businesses in Olde Severna Park this Friday, November 21

Woods Church annual Holiday Bazaar takes place this Saturday, November 22nd from 9 am to 1 pm.

Severna Park Elks Small Business Saturday at 160 Truckhouse Road, November 29th

Park Books Holiday Vendor Fair in Olde Severna Park, Sunday, November 30, 10 am-1 pm.

The Around The Park Again column is brought to you this week by Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu and Tai Chi at 1195 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd. – For over two decades providing martial arts training that improves cardio-vascular health, strength and flexibility while reducing stress. Jing Ying is again bringing Tai Chi to the Severna Park Community Center. From health-defense to self-defense, Jing Ying provides fitness with a purpose for the whole family!

and by Lean On Dee Senior Home Care Services at 815 Ritchie Hwy., Suite 206 – When you need someone to lean on, Lean On Dee. Their experienced team of personal care management specialists and friendly companions provide high quality consistent care.

AROUND THE PARK AGAIN by Sharon Lee Tegler

It was late-afternoon on November 7, the second day of the American Association of University Women – Anne Arundel County (AAUW) Used Booksale being held in a storefront at Chesterfield Square in Glen Burnie. For so late in the day, we found quite a few booklovers checking out thousands of titles arranged on tables across the main floor as well as a backroom filled primarily with children’s books.

When we stopped at the checkout counter to say hello, AAUW president Roxann King and longtime member Barbara Marder told us that, by the time we arrived, they’d already sold thousands of books – about a third of them during the first day of the sale.

“When the 8-10 am pre-sale period for dealers ended and it was time to open to the public, a long line of people had formed on the sidewalk waiting to come in,” King said. “We were busy today too.”

Marder suggested we check out some of the empty shelves.

“Whole sections of our books sold out,” she said.

Sure enough, we came across two sections near the back that had been emptied entirely with three shelves of a third section empty.

With the advent of eBooks, many pundits predicted a decline in the number of published books in print. One might reasonably have wondered if print books would still be popular.

You’d better believe it according to the most recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center on book consumption in 2024. The study revealed that traditional print is still the most popular reading format for both adults and children – a fact that is borne out by the success of the AAUW Used Booksale over the past several years.

Once more, we appreciated the immense collection of used books assembled by AAUW members each year through donations by local residents at summer Book Dropoff sites they set up at shopping centers or church parking lots. Members also pick up books from estate sales or from residents wanting to donate their own collections. The books are stored through summer and fall, then trucked to the sale site, unloaded, unpacked from boxes, sorted and arranged in sections by members and volunteers.

The range of categories is tremendous including the extremely popular biography and history sections. There is a Finance category, a State of Maryland category and multiple Science sections, Nature sections and, of course, Travel sections. The How-To section has books favored by DIY fans covering skills like carpentry, sewing, and plumbing. (Some, written in the past, were fascinating to thumb through and possibly collectible).

The most expansive sections are those dedicated to Romance novels and Mystery/Thrillers. My own favorite genres are biographies and mysteries so I can always be found in those sections.

Last year I was pleased to add to my collection a novel written in 1905 by Western author Owen Wister. This year I found bestsellers by some of our most masterful mystery writers including P. D. James, Dick Francis, Robert B. Parker, Michael Connelly and Robert Crais.

It’s not unusual to run into interesting people at the annual sale. While checking out the Fiction Section, we bumped into Patricia Wyatt (seen in the opening photo) who served as AAUW membership chairwoman in previous years and was proudly wearing her AAUW sweatshirt.

Patricia and her husband Colonel (retired) James E Wyatt are founders of the Nannie Helen Burroughs Project. When denied a teaching job for being “too Black”, Burroughs started her own school in Washington, D.C. in 1909. Originally called the National Training School for Women and Girls but later renamed the Nannie Helen Burroughs School, it remained in operation through 2013. An important educator and religious leader, she was also active politically. She had a number of significant achievements and was a friend and supporter of Martin Luther King and his family and others in the Civil Rights Movement.

The annual AAUW book sale is the major fundraiser for the American Association of University Women’s scholarship program. Proceeds from the event fund scholarships for girls and women who are Anne Arundel Community College grads transferring to a university and for the Women to Women program for individuals returning to the workplace or opening businesses and needing further education. For more information about the activities of the members, visit AAUW Anne Arundel County (MD) Branch

Save The Date for Severn Cross Roads Foundation’s Holiday Craft Party at Baldwin Hall

The Severn Cross Roads Foundation invites you to join them for a holiday craft night fundraiser at Historic Baldwin Hall on December 5th starting at 6:30 pm. Have fun making your own lighted sea glass tree or wreath with all supplies included along with an actual starfish. The cost is $75 per person with the proceeds going to SCRF toward the maintenance and preservation of Baldwin Hall. To reserve your space, you can send a check for $75 to Severn Cross Roads Foundation at PO Box 223, Crownsville MD 21032 or use PayPal.me/BaldwinHallMD.

Greater Severna Park & Arnold Chamber’s Holiday Taste & Sip Extravaganza Dec. 9th

The Greater Severna Park & Arnold Chamber of Commerce announced that its 15th Annual Holiday Taste & Sip Extravaganza will take place on Tuesday, December 9th at Chartwell Golf & Country Club from 5 to 8 pm. One of our area’s leading social occasions, the event will feature “tastes” from the finest local food and drink purveyors along with entertainment and an impressive Silent Auction. We’ll have more information on this holiday event at a later date.

The Around The Park Again column is brought to you this week by Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu and Tai Chi at 1195 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd. – For over two decades providing martial arts training that improves cardio-vascular health, strength and flexibility while reducing stress. Jing Ying is again bringing Tai Chi to the Severna Park Community Center. From health-defense to self-defense, Jing Ying provides fitness with a purpose for the whole family!

and by Lean On Dee Senior Home Care Services at 815 Ritchie Hwy., Suite 206 – When you need someone to lean on, Lean On Dee. Their experienced team of personal care management specialists and friendly companions provide high quality consistent care.

AROUND THE PARK AGAIN by Sharon Lee Tegler

The setting for Chesapeake Harmony Chorus’ autumn concert at Historic Baldwin Hall on October 26th was something of a departure from the norm. Instead of concert seating, the main floor was dominated by tables anchored by balloons representing globes meant to emphasize the “Musical Journey” theme of the program. A buffet of foods from around the world prepared by chorus members stretched the entire length of the hall.

One could say the chorus sang for their supper. However, by the time Chesapeake Harmony Chorus director Mary Beth Whisman opened the concert with the number “One Song at a Time”, audience members had filled their plates with foods from across the globe and happily nibbling at leisure while being entertained.

The impressive buffet was prepared by chorus members themselves according to Whisman. In fact, the theme of the concert was solely their idea and was based on a desire to present foods from the cuisines of different countries. As can be seen below, signs designated each country the foods came from with appropriate decorations complementing each section.

The concert was designed to represent as many cultures as possible.

Having donned a pilot’s uniform and cap, narrator Laura Schwartz stepped forward to the podium to start the musical journey in earnest by announcing the song “A Whole New World” from the 1992 animated Disney film “Alladin” with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Tim Rice.

Six songs were performed by the chorus during the first act, the most familiar of which was “Consider Yourself” from the musical “Oliver” representing London, England. The most romantic song, representing Paris, was “Unforgettable” by songwriter Irving Gordon and made popular by singer Nat King Cole.

Intermission allowed time for guests to revisit the buffet table. We enjoyed meeting Schwartz and her young daughter at the buffet table and learning that Laura’s mother Diane Schwartz was performing as a Chesapeake Harmony Chorus member.

“That makes three generations of us here enjoying this evening,” Schwartz said.

Concert-goers seemed eager for the second act to begin. They were aware that they were in for a special treat as all three of Chesapeake Harmony Chorus’ well-known quartets – Moscato, 2nd Star, and Bearfoot – were scheduled to perform.

First to appear was CHC’s newest quartet, Moscato, featuring Sue Berber, Lisa Freeman, Marjorie Rawhouser and Fran Horner. In keeping with the Musical Journey theme, the quartet arrived carrying suitcases “to catch a flight” – except one member was late and a bit overburdened.

Calm prevailed and the quartet launched into their first song, the well-known “Sentimental Journey”. Their second song was the traditional hymn “Irish Blessing”.

The next foursome to arrive onstage were 2nd Star Quartet members Kathy White, Mary Beth Whisman, Lynda Walsh and Sally Burton. They were introduced by the narrator as world travelers because together and separately, they have visited China, South Africa, Norway, the Galapagos Islands, and Ireland. It’s unusual to have two chorus directors in your quartet but Burton served as director for several years prior to Whisman taking over.

Perhaps inspired by having visited the emerald isle, 2nd Star Quartet began its set with An Irish Lullaby, Toora Loora Loora. Formed nearly ten years ago, the award-winning Barbershop-style quartet works hard to perfect their four-part harmonies.

For their second number, they acquired holiday headgear and turned wistful as they sang “What’ll I Do” by Irving Berlin. The refrain, “When you are far away, and I am blue, what’ll I do,” was poignant enough to bring a tear to the eye.

It was time to be merry again as narrator Linda Schwartz brought on the award-winning Bearfoot Quartet. As amusing as they are talented, members Patti Platt, Eileen Robinson, Peggy Coulter and Mindy Cassel appeared onstage in fine form with the first three members wearing tailored white shirts with tartan shawls. The fourth, Cassel, somehow showed up wearing a kilt and appeared ready to grab a bagpipe. She felt the kilt was necessary to honor tradition as they sang the Scottish melody “Skye”.

For their second number, they were literally a blur as they whipped off their Scottish garb for casual clothes and launched into a snappy and humorous version of “The Baltimore Song”.

As always, the Bearfoot Quartet received thunderous applause as they took their bows and departed the stage.

The chorus came back onstage for the remainer of the program with an a cappella rendition of “For Good” from the musical “Wicked”. Then, to our surprise, director Mary Beth Whisman turned over the concert to her new assistant director who just happens to be Fran Horner whom we’d seen with the Moscato Quartet.

For the first number, Horner led the chorus in “Getting To Know You” from the musical “The King and I.” The group then performed a rousing version of the popular Abba tune “Take A Chance On Me” to warm applause.

The final two songs, led by Whisman, were the powerful and intriguing “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen and “Let There Be Peace” to end the concert on a positive note.

We spoke to Whisman after the program and learned that Chesapeake Harmony Chorus will be performing once again at the Greater Severna Park & Arnold Chamber of Commerce Taste & Sip event at Chartwell Country Club on December 9th. The group will also be doing some holiday “sing outs” at area Senior Centers. For more information, visit Chesapeake Harmony Chorus or Facebook.

A Reminder: Jing Ying Institute to celebrate 25th Anniversary November 15th

Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu & Tai Chi owners Nancy and Billy Greer invite the community to join them in celebrating the school’s 25th Anniversary on Saturday, November 15 from 10 am to 2 pm. From 10 am till 12:30 there will be free mini classes for both Tai Chi and Kung Fu. Thereafter, attendees may enjoy some light refreshments, receive a packet of tea, and enter the door prize and raffle drawings. At 1 pm, the ribbon cutting and presentation of citations from officials will take place including a very special recognition.

Students should register in advance by going to: https://cp.mystudio.io/e/?=JingYing/3031/753373//1761191365.

Another Reminder: The AAUW Booksale November 6th thru 9th

The Association of University Women (AAUW Anne Arundel) will be holding its much-anticipated 2025 Book Sale from Thursday, November 6 thru Sunday, November 9 at Chesapeake Square, 6714 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, Md. The book sale is wonderful because you can find books by some of the very best authors that are no longer available at our public libraries, great children’s books too.

Scheduled hours are as follows:

Nov. 6 & 7 – open from 10 am to 7 pm

Nov. 8 – open 9 am to 7 pm

Nov. 9 – open 9 am to 3 pm For information, visit Facebook.

The Around The Park Again column is brought to you this week by Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu and Tai Chi at 1195 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd. – For over two decades providing martial arts training that improves cardio-vascular health, strength and flexibility while reducing stress. Jing Ying is again bringing Tai Chi to the Severna Park Community Center. From health-defense to self-defense, Jing Ying provides fitness with a purpose for the whole family!

and by Lean On Dee Senior Home Care Services at 815 Ritchie Hwy., Suite 206 – When you need someone to lean on, Lean On Dee. Their experienced team of personal care management specialists and friendly companions provide high quality consistent care.