MARCH 2010

● Saturday March 6^th from 2 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.                 

Self Defense Course @ Baltimore Martial Arts Academy 

This is a great course to learn some basic self defense techniques to be prepared in the case you need to defend /protect yourself.  The course will be taught by Gary Berger, who has years of experience and has won many medals for his skills in the martial arts.    

BMAA is located at:

8450 Baltimore National Pike

Ellicott City, MD 21043

410.465.7799

Cost is $20/person and is limited to 20 participants.  If you commit to attending you will be required to pay in order to cover the cost of the course.

● Saturday March 13^th from Noon – 2:00 p.m.                                                                               

Greater Baltimore Pan-Hellenic Association Scholarship Luncheon

Please join Patricia Sampson (fellow DG and VP Pan-Hellenic) and women from many National Greek Sororities at the annual GBAPA scholarship luncheon.  This luncheon is a fundraiser to provide a collegiate scholarship to deserving Greek woman. There will also be a raffle for your chance to win some great items.  Last year the DG’s won many raffle items and each raffle ticket only cost $1.00!  Guest speaker TBD. 

The luncheon will be held at:

Baltimore Sheraton North

903 Dulaney Valley Road

Towson, MD 21204

410.321.7400

Cost is $35 to include lunch and a donation to the scholarship – Tickets must be purchased no later than February 26^th by contacting Patricia Sampson at sampsonpatricia@aol.com

● Saturday March 27^h from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Founders Day @ The Annapolis Marriott Waterfront Hotel 

Please join collegians from the University of Maryland & Salisbury and alumnae from Baltimore & Annapolis in the annual celebration of our founding members Eva Webb Dodd, Mary Comfort Leonard and Anna Boyd Ellington. Guest Speaker TBD.

www.annapolismarriott.com 

80 Compromise St

Annapolis, MD 21401

Cost is typically about $40 which covers the cost of the luncheon

APRIL 2010

● Wednesday, April 8th from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.                       

DG Dine Out @ Red Star Bar & Grill                  

Join us a night of good food, drinks and company!

Red Star is located at:

906 South Wolfe Street

Baltimore, MD 21231

410.675.0212

Street Parking

● Date & Time TBD – Watch for an Evite with more details!!!!

Cooking Healthy                    

Cooking Healthy with chef Kiet from Pizazz Tuscan Grille.  First we will make a trip to Whole Foods to purchase the ingredients and learn more about the items that we are purchasing.  Then we will head to Jessica Butkera’s kitchen to cook up a fantastic meal. 

May 2010

● Sunday, May 9^th - 8:00 a.m.

TourdeCure – A Bike ride for Diabetes 

Ride 62 miles/31 miles/10 miles in the rolling hills of Howard County starting at the Glenwood Community Center.  To join a team contact Hillary Shaffer: hzouck@yahoo.com  For details regarding the ride go to: http://tour.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TDC101028030?pg=entry&fr_id=6853

● Sunday, May 17^th – 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.                                               

LaDew Topiary Gardens Tour & Picnic

Join us for a nature walk, tour of the gardens, and picnic.  Significant others friends & family (including children) are welcome.  Please pack a picnic lunch if you wish to eat.  There are picnic tables on site.

Admission to the gardens & nature walk is as follows: Adults: $10, Seniors (62+)/Students: $8, Children (12 & under) $2. 

Please visit www.ladewgardens.com for more information. LaDew Gardens is located at:

3535 Jarrettsville

Monkton, Maryland 21111

410.557.9570

● Date, Time & Location TBD – Watch for an Evite with more details

Finance 101                  

Learn finance basics with Kirk from Picket Fence Financial. The discussion will be tailored for all financial levels and stages in life.  Kirk is a fee-only financial planner which means his opinions are not biased.