CALMRA, Inc. is a community-based residential service provider. We provide homes and services to adults with cognitive disabilities in Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties, Maryland.
The Rotary Club of Prince George’s County inducted Elsie Ziepolt, CALMRA participant and Board member, as an Honorary Rotarian. President Olive Onwukwe is shown awarding Elsie with a plaque and a Rotary Honorary member pin. President Olive stated “Elsie makes almost every meeting and is very committed to our Club.” Elsie was given a wonderful round of applause as she was inducted into the Club by Assistant District Governor Nomi. Elsie said she loves to attend meetings and talk about things. She is active with Rotary events and has participated in civic activities such as picking up trash and Rotary picnics. She hopes to attend the convention next year.
Bianca Gatten-Rivers and Julie Kenney regularly participate in Social Clubs with MNCPPC (Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission). They were surprised and honored when they received a call from Emily Lawrence, Director of the Social Clubs and she asked them if they would be willing to participate in a virtual commercial for their new Aquatic Center! The new facility is the Southern Regional Aquatic Wellness Center, located at 7011 Bock Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744. Of course, the ladies were happy to do it! Audra, Allview house CLS, accompanied them to the special event, and she ended up in the video as well. While there, they were treated like superstars! They loved it and were very excited to know that they participated in an actual commercial for M-NCPPC! Bianca was asked to demonstrate the new lift equipment getting in and out of the water and using the adult size changing table. Julie joined in the fun by demonstrating water aerobics with other staff members. They did an Awesome Job! We are so proud of them! The whole ad is now posted on the M-NCPPC website. We hope you enjoy it. Especially since you may know some of the Stars :)