March 2020 Transporter | Neighbor Ride

Volunteers Needed

to talk up Neighbor Ride to potential volunteers and passengers at the following events:

Neighbor Ride – Who Are We? Saturday, March 21, 10am – 2 pm Giant Food, 8805 Centre Park Dr, Columbia, MD 21045 (Weather permitting.) Please see below “Giant Community Bag Program.”
All’s Well That Ends Well Conference March 28, 10am – 2pm An all-inclusive end of life workshop/seminar event St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, Wilde Interfaith Center 10431 Twin Rivers Rd., Columbia, MD 21044
Taste of Volunteering Thursday, April 16, 5-7 pm Neighbor Ride and other nonprofits will have a table to highlight their mission and volunteer needs. Wine and appetizers will be available. The Vertical Connection Showroom – 8895 McGaw Rd, Columbia, MD 21045.
Columbia Assoc. Team Member Health Fair Wednesday, Apr 29, 11am – 2pm Lunch is included. Supreme Sports Club, 7080 Deepage Dr, Columbia, MD 21045.

Howard County Multiservice Center 11th Annual Community Resource Fair Saturday, June 13, 10am – 2pm North Laurel Community Center 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road, Laurel MD 20723

Monday, March 9 — 11am to 10 pm Neighbor will receive 10% of all proceeds (including dine in, carryout and delivery.) No flier needed. 8775 Centre Park Drive, Columbia MD 21045 View menu at tinositalianbistro.com

Are you a Veteran or do you know any passengers who are Veterans?

Please email volunteer@neighborride.org with this information in order for us to update our records.

veterans

SAVE THE DATE!

Volunteer Update and Appreciation

Monday, April 27, 2020 – Miller Library 1:30 – 3:30 pm

Saturday, May 30 – Miller Library 10:30 – 12:30

Come meet your fellow drivers and get the latest updates!

Tickets are $25 and doors open at 6:00 pm and games begin at 7:00 pm.

FOP Lodge 69 2832 Nine Mile Circle Catonsville, MD 21228

Columbia Orchestra Discount

The Columbia Orchestra offers two performances of its popular Symphonic Pops concerts on Saturday, March 14th at 7:30pm and Sunday, March 15th at 3:00pm at the Jim Rouse Theatre in Columbia. Vocalists Curtis Bannister and Emily Casey join the Orchestra for music from Cole Porter, Porgy & Bess, Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Producers, and The Secret Garden. Audiences of all ages will love music from Schindler’s List and Downton Abbey The Godfather, and more! Tickets are $10-28 depending on seat location but Neighbor Ride volunteers and friends can use the discount code Neighbor5 for $5 off each ticket! Visit www.columbiaorchestra. org or call 410-465-8777 to purchase.

Passenger Comments

NR’s services are invaluable to me. I recently moved to Howard County and have needed transport to medical appointments. It’s been a great comfort to be able to rely on this service. I’m impressed with all aspects, especially the wonderful volunteers. Thank you!

“This is the second incidence in the past few years when I needed to use your services. I am very impressed!

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February Statistics

1423 = Trips Completed 1461 = Volunteer Hours 219 = R.C. Hours 24 = No Driver Rides 26 = New Passengers _________________ Welcome New Volunteers

Ellen Budd Patti Demme Steve Feldstein Ulisse Gallo Leslie Kann

Welcome Back

Fekadu Bekele Raina Rahman PLEASE refer your friends & neighbors! ________________________

Magnet Days Tuesday, March 17 Wednesday, April 22 Saturday, May 16 BINGO DAY

These are days to display your magnet even if you don’t have a ride. _________________________

Giant Community Bag Program

For the month of March, each time a reusable $2.50 Community Bag is purchased at the Giant Food located at 8805 Centre Park Drive, Columbia, $1 will be donated to Neighbor Ride. _________________________

Any EBay Sellers Out There? We are ISO an EBay seller willing to sell a large collection of Precious Moments figurines. Must be able to pack and ship. Proceeds will be donated to Neighbor Ride. Email volunteer@neighborride.org

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Obituary

It is with incredibly heavy hearts that we share the news that our dear friend, Phyllis Madachy, passed away on Wednesday, February 26th. Before Neighbor Ride even opened its doors, Phyllis was there championing our mission. She took the time to personally meet with our first Executive Director and others to provide input as we developed the policies and procedures that still guide us today. She served on our Board of Directors for four years, leading us as Board President during the final two. After retiring from the Board, Phyllis continued to support Neighbor Ride – playing active roles in our Board development efforts and Anniversary Celebrations, graciously making herself available time and time again for brain-storming sessions, and generously participating in our fundraisers and annual giving campaigns. Our thoughts are with her family.