Come, Join the Group

By Darleen Sanford
Posted: August 27, 2008

Days are cooling. School is back in session. Now is the perfect time to do something just for you. You’re worth it. Actually, it’s free and incidentally you’ll also be doing something nice for your family and friends. What could that something be?

Dig out your favorite walking shoes or go buy new ones and come join the 50+ Walking Club. You need not actually be 50+. All ages are welcome. The group meets at Claret Hall in the River Hill shopping center at 10 a.m. Thursdays. Exploring the lovely shaded pathways through the Village of River Hill with congenial companions is a great diversion from the everyday routine and gives a respite from cares. You might even want to come back again on Tuesday mornings or arrange other times to get together with group members at a more convenient time.

Stop thinking of excuses. It’s something you need to do for you. Will you be able to keep up? Of course, you will. Your pace will pick up every week and experienced walkers will match your pace. There are many cut-off paths for shorter walks. Maybe you tried walking in the past and gave up. Try again. The more you do it, the more likely it is to become a good habit. I tank up like a camel before and after walking, but you might want to bring a water bottle. That and a “can-do” spirit are all you need to have a great morning with friends. It’s too early to quit.

For more information, call 410-531-1749 or e-mail rhevents@columbiavillages.org.

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Noteworthy Accomplishment

By Darleen Sanford
Posted: August 27, 2008

Have you been trying to keep up with musically talented River Hill High students Kendra Orcutt, ’08 (trumpet), Evan Berry, ’09 (trumpet), Mark Mangus, ’09 (tuba) and Mike McNeill, ’10 (baritone) as they traveled with the Jersey Surf this summer?

After a grueling schedule of practice, practice, practice, performances, parades and competitions, they were ready for National Drum Corp competition earlier this month. Top scores came in very close, but our guys managed to hang in there for a Bronze Medal. The final standings were: 1. Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets (Santa Clara, Calif.), 96.852; 2. Blue Devils (Concord, Calif.), 96.775; 3. Jersey Surf (Camden, N.J.), 96.050.

This accomplishment required a great deal of dedicated effort on the part of students, parents and other volunteers with Drum Corps International. It also speaks well of River Hill Band Director Joe Fischer. The three boys are back on the field marching with the River Hill band under his expert tutelage.

Bravo! Well done. Congratulations!

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The Taters Are Comin’ Tomorrow

By Darleen Sanford
Posted: August 21, 2008

The Taters are scheduled to perform at River Hill shopping center Friday, Aug. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. This is the final performance of this year’s free summer Courtyard Concert series. All are welcome to come out in the cool of the evening to enjoy the entertainment. Last call.

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PSAT/SAT Registration Deadline is Friday

By Darleen Sanford
Posted: August 20, 2008

Even before the official start of school, there is an important deadline for rising seniors at River Hill High School this Friday, Aug. 22.

The RHHS-PTSA is sponsoring three PSAT/SAT Prep Course sessions this fall. For seniors only, the session will be taught Tuesdays through Thursdays, Sept. 2-Oct. 2, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. This session includes critical reading/writing and math for $200, but the registration deadline is Aug. 22.

Rising juniors have more options, more time to prepare for January PSATs and more time before registration deadlines. Two sessions will be offered. Session 1 meets Saturdays, Sept. 27-Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. to noon, plus review sessions in January. Registration deadline is Sept. 19. Session 2 meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 28-Jan. 8 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. plus reviews until Jan. 20. Registration deadline for Session 2 is Oct. 13.

The cost for each session is $275 for both critical reading/writing and math and $175 for one of the two sessions. Limited financial aid is available.

Go to www.riverhill.org/ptsa and click on SAT Prep Course, call Jennifer Hill at 443-535-0355 or e-mail her at hillfamily86@gmail.com.

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Grandchild chosen for national ad campaign

By Darleen Sanford
Posted: August 14, 2008

Margaret and Randy Walton are pleased to announce that their  grandson, Randy Williams, has been selected as the poster child for the Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville, Fla.’s Buddy Walk.

Next month, Margaret will be collecting cell phones and cash donations in support of the sixth annual Buddy Walk scheduled for Oct. 18. You’ll be reading more about the event in coming weeks along with a secure donation Web site you can use.

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