May 2009 ThorpeWood eNews

Dear Friends,

Ready to come out of hibernation? We have another House Concert at ThorpeWood to lure you out, and lots of events to look forward to in the spring & summer!
We hope you'll join us for our upcoming events. Mark your calendars, and we look forward to seeing you!

Thank you for your continued support.

— ThorpeWood Staff

In This Issue

Ayreheart House Concert!

Spring into Wellness Retreat at ThorpeWood in March

ThorpeWood is a mountain retreat for at-risk youth. We are situated in a secluded hollow of Catoctin Mountain, a beautiful setting that includes forests, mountain meadows, pastures, wetlands, and native trout streams. Our mission is to provide year-round, exceptional customized programs that are intended to help change the lives of the young people we serve.

Mountain Memories Fundraising Dinner in August

ThorpeWood has a new Valentine's Day Concert & Dinner Tradition!

Third Annual 5K/10K Trail Walk & Run in September

Thank you to all of our 2009 Donors

StoryTime will resume in April - check our website for dates!

Community Potluck in April

Clutch the Future Scholarship Fundraiser at FCC in March

Ayreheart House Concert!

Friday, March 26, 2010
When: 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Tickets: $25
BYOB: Bring a favorite beverage; wine & beer OK
Proceeds to benefit ThorpeWood's at-risk youth programs

Nominated for a 2009 Grammy for Best Classical Crossover Album,composer and performer Ronn McFarlane is launching his band, Ayreheart, to perform his original compositions. In addition to his lute, the group includes vocalist, harp, flute, fretless bass and percussion. His music combines folk, bluegrass, jazz and classical genres. For more information and to hear several of his original compositions, please visit his website, www.ronnmcfarlane.com.
Please visit our website to purchase tickets, or RSVP via email if you would prefer to pay at the door.

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Spring Into Wellness Wholistic Woman Retreat

Saturday, March 20, 2010
When: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tickets: $125

Are you Ready for Self-Renewal? If you are like most women, then you are feeling the desire to take a break from your daily activities, to recharge your energy and to put yourself first. Spring is the perfect time for this self-renewal and the Spring into Wellness one-day retreat is the perfect venue. Enjoy a day of self-renewal in the presence of like-minded women who share a journey of personal growth. Reconnect with your inner wisdom and discover new pathways to your heart, mind, body and spirit. Learn to live the way of putting yourself first.
Spring into Wellness and Experience;

New skills from experts in personal and professional development
Easy-to-apply nutrition and fitness techniques that honor the whole you
Connections with other women who are growing into all they want to be
Leading with your heart and spirit and learning to live from that connection
On-going support afterwards to integrate the teachings into your daily life

The Wholistic Coaching Coalition is a group of central Maryland women trained in personal and professional development. Their mission, through retreats and other lifelong learning avenues, is to energize women to reach their highest life potential.
To purchase tickets and register for the retreat, please visit their website.
For directions to ThorpeWood, please click here.
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Mountain Memories Fundraising Dinner

Run

Saturday, August 28, 2010
When: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Tickets: $90

Please join us for an evening of live entertainment and delicious food! Silent auction and ticket proceeds will benefit our at-risk youth programs.
Check our website in the coming months for more details and to purchase tickets.

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ThorpeWood Has a New Valentine's Day Concert & Dinner Tradition!

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Ruut returned to ThorpeWood on Valentine's Day for a really fun and extremely successful fundraising event!
We have scheduled another Valentine's Day concert for next year (Sunday, February 13, 2011), and Ruut has agreed to come back – we are very excited about this new ThorpeWood tradition!
Also, we would like to thank all of those who braved the snowy roads to come up to the lodge.
Hope to see you again next year!

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ThorpeWood's Third Annual Fundraising Trail Walk & Run!

ThorpeWood's Third Annual 5K/10K Trail Run will take place on September 5, 2010.
Come up and experience the Catoctin Mountain forest like never before!
Our trails are beautiful and pass near our horse pastures and ThorpeWood's lodge.
Mark your calendars, and we look forward to seeing you then!

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Thank You to All of our 2009 Donors

boysread ThorpeWood has received numerous grants and donations this year. Thanks to all who contributed to our cause, in every way.
Grantors:
Ausherman Family Foundation — $40,000
The Annie E. Casey Foundation — $10,000
Bechtel Group Foundation — $2,000
Delaplaine Foundation &mdash $2,500
Frederick Arts Council, Arts in Education Program — $300
Caris Foundation — $10,000
Appeal Letter Contributors:
Jane Blair
Goodloe & Hannah Byron
James Currie
Mark & Suzanne Friis
Nancy Geasey
Frank Lundin & Joan Horn
Gregg & Julie Petersmeyer
Tod & Barry Salisbury
Scott & Gail Slonaker
Mary Weinmann

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Donor Opportunities

Please see our website for more information, or visit our Facebook page.

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Calendar

StoryTime will resume in April – check our website for dates!

Community Potluck!
When: Sunday, April 25, 2010
Where: ThorpeWood Lodge
Speaker: TBA
Bring a dish to share!

Clutch the Future Scholarship Fundraiser at FCC in March
When: Saturday, March 20, 2010
Where: Frederick Community College How much: Tickets $30
For more details, visit their website. Directions to the event are here.

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