HEART: The Association of Retired Howard County Public School Personnel
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Join us at our next Luncheon Meeting
to be held
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025
12:00 Noon
The Meeting House in Oakland Mills
Cost: $23.00
Menu will consist of a variety of sandwich options, both garden and fruit salads,
and an assortment of chips and desserts. (You will make your selections at the luncheon.)
Reservation Deadline is Friday, May 2nd
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As this will be the final meeting of this school year, our Budget Chairperson, Sharon Kramer, will present the pro-posed budget for 2025-2026, highlighting changes and answering questions from members before requesting a vote. The annual budget supports the financial stability of our organization, and the Executive Team wants to ensure that it is both fiscally responsible and reflects the goals of the organization. Our guest presentation will feature Ms. Emily Leclercq from the Howard County Office on Aging and Independence. Emily will share a review of services offered for seniors, including health and wellness programs, aging in place services, Medicare counseling, caregiver resources, and more.
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Members can register for the meeting electronically or by using the mail-in form using links below. We will also, as always, be accepting donations for Comfort Cases and the Food Bank. Baskets will be available for nonperishable food items, gently used books, journals, stuffies, and personal hygiene items. HEART members' generosity is astounding, and we thank you in advance for supporting those in need.
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May 2025 Online Registration Link May 2025 Mail-In Registration Form
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Social Opportunities with HEART
ENDLESS SUMMER HAPPY HOUR -- Wed., June 4 -- 3-7pm @ Glory Days in Ellicott City -- $10 Tickets
Are you ready to celebrate one of the best perks of being a retired HCPSS employee, the never-ending summer? Then join us on Wednesday, June 4th from 3:00-7:00 pm for HEART's Endless Summer Happy Hour. We've reserved a private room at Glory Days on Route 40 in Ellicott City. The cost is $10 and includes a wide assortment of hors d'oeuvres and nonalcoholic drinks. A cash bar will also be available. Perhaps you have a retired friend who's not yet a member? Bring them along at no additional cost! Happy Hour tickets must be paid in advance of attending. $10 tickets must be paid in advance and can be purchased by check, cash, or Zelle. Contact Sue at scmascara@gmail.com or 443-878-6883 to reserve your spot today.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR and join HEART for the following shows.
Reservations are required, and as always, available for HEART members, family and friends. ​
The Music Center at Strathmore with the BSO (Tickets are $50 each)
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Thursday, January 8, 2026 -- American Soundscapes: Jazz, Blues & Beyond This musical performance highlights the sounds we love; from jazz and blues to spirituals and classical traditions, hear the sounds evolve with the BSO under the direction of Conductor Anthony Parnther, a master of many genres. In addition, Pianist David Kaplan adds his "striking imagination and creativity" (The New York Times) to this Jass inspired Piano Concerto.
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Toby's Dinner Theatre (Tickets are $70 includes tip)
Perhaps you prefer a bit more theatrics? We know many of you do, as evidenced from a record number of tickets sold (80) for Jersey Boys in July of 2024.
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Friday, August 22 -- Saturday Night Fever
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Thursday, December 4th -- Elf the Musical
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​​To reserve your spots for any or all of the above events,
contact Sue Mascaro at
scmascaro@gmail.com or 443-878-6883
Ticket payment may be made using Zelle (electronically) or by check or cash.
Reservations are limited, so please don't delay!
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Comfort Cases
We’re excited to introduce a new service project, Comfort Cases. Their mission, to “inspire communities to bring dignity and hope to youth in foster care,” helps support the 270,000+ youth who enter foster care each year. Most children arrive to their foster placement with little in the way of clothes or personal belongings. Comfort Cases staff supports foster children in two ways: by providing police and social workers with new duffle bags for children to transport their belongings, and by including in those bags special “cases” filled with comfort and essential items to ease the transition into foster care.
Click here to learn more about the Comfort Cases organization.​
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Suggested donations include personal items (deodorant, shampoo), pajamas (particularly larger sizes), unisex journals, and new/gently used books.
Community Service Projects
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Food Banks​
We support the local food banks with non-perishable food items and personal hygiene items that are donated by HEART members at our luncheon/meetings. Thank you for your generosity! Click here for more information on their most needed items.
