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Winter 2004 Newsletter


During Thanksgiving week, Ms. Wheelchair Maryland and I went to the Baltimore Civic Center to help out at an event to feed people who are less fortunate. The event was sponsored by Goodwill Industries. What a wonderful feeling it was to give back to others. One may ask what this has to do with dating? Well I feel that it has everything to do with dating.

When you meet someone special, you need to learn to give of yourself before you can accept another person’s love. No, this is not just some rattling-on from the Director, I really mean it. In order to receive healthy love you need to be able to give it unconditionally. The word unconditionally is a difficult word in American culture today but it can be reached if we dig deep enough.

Sixteen years ago at a Dateable holiday party I met a person named Todd Mullins. Todd and I found some common areas in our lives to share. Todd and I created a wonderful bond over time and became the best of friends. We have traveled all over this country together and even went to Cuba. Todd and I had differences and struggles but most of all we had laughter; Laughter together, laughter at each other, and some times laughter at others. We could laugh together mainly because of the unconditional love we had for each other. Sometimes that opportunity only comes around once in your life may it be a friend or a mate. Todd past away this year and left a big gap in my life.

In the dating world people may come and go maybe not through death but through breakup. I ask you through this holiday season and on in to the new year to view people on a different level. Appreciate everyone for who they are and you never know, you may find the allusive unconditional love. Todd, thank you for 16 wonderful years; here is to you bud, Cheers….

Calendar of Events
January, February, March 2004

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Ms. Wheelchair Maryland and
 DC Updates

The Ms. Wheelchair Maryland organization crowned it's new titleholder on Sunday, November 9, 2003 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Rockville, Maryland after a weekend of discussion groups, empowerment seminars, and some fun times too! Juliette Rizzo, pictured at right, was delighted and excited to be crowned Ms. Wheelchair Maryland 2004. Her platform is Young Adult Transition. Congratulations to all the ladies who participated in this unique event.

Just down the road from Maryland, the Ms. Wheelchair DC organization is gearing up for it's crowning event in February 2004. Ms. Wheelchair DC 2004 will be crowned after a weekend of discussion groups and empowerment seminars similar to those held during the Ms. Wheelchair Maryland weekend. The Ms. Wheelchair DC organization is accepting contestants and if you are interested or know someone who may be interested in participating, please contact Jeri Wasco , Ms. Wheelchair DC Coordinator, at 301-657-3283 for more information.

Calendar Creations

Attention all sporting fans! We have two great sporting events on this calendar. First there is the Washington Capitals vs. the Pittsburgh Penguins hockey game on Sunday, January 18th at 3:00pm. The second event is the Washington Wizards vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers basketball game on Sunday, February 1st at Noon. Both games are at the MCI Center which is Metro accessible. Please check the calendar of events for more information and for ticket purchasing purposes, it is very important that you RSVP by the date shown on the calendar and that you pay in advance for your ticket.

Have you ever attended a performance at the Imagination Stage? Well, here is your chance. Consider joining us for a performance of Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters at the BAPA Imagination Stage in Bethesda, Maryland on Sunday, February 15th. The show begins at 3:30pm so be sure to arrive by 3:00pm in order to enjoy the entire performance. The Imagination Stage describes the story of Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters as "a mystical, magical African Cinderella story about a pure-hearted girl, her selfish sister and their loving father. Each girl takes a different path toward her destiny—and toward winning the heart of a prince. This beautiful, lyrical production will feature African dancing and drumming." Tickets are $10 and must be paid in advance to the DateAble office. Please review the calendar of events for more details.

New in Bethesda

The new Bethesda Urban Partnership "Ask Me" team is available to assist guests, residents and employees with navigating downtown Bethesda.

Hours of Operation: Wednesday - Saturday from 3:30pm-12am and Sunday from 11:30am-8pm

Services: Direct guests to their destinations and provide directions, Provide information on navigating downtown Bethesda including directions to Metro, parking facilities and the Bethesda 8 Trolley, Provide employees or guests with an escort to parking facilities, Provide first aid or CPR in the event of an emergency.

Locations: The "Ask Me" Team will be stationed in the Woodmont Triangle, Wisconsin Avenue and Bethesda Row areas to assist visitors and residents. Additionally, team members will rove throughout the entire downtown. Team members will be identifiable by their red shirts with the words "Ask Me" on the back. Stop by the "Ask Me" kiosk on the corner of Woodmont and Bethesda Avenues for free information on downtown Bethesda.

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