Hobbies
Virtual MOVEment
Like most organizations that host large-scale, in-person events, we were forced to get creative last year. On March 7th of 2020, we hosted our last basketball qualifier at Garrison Forest. A week later, the entire state was shut down. With...
Capitol Hill Day
Written by Madison MangumDirector of Communications, Special Olympics Maryland Capitol Hill Day was a new experience for everyone at Special Olympics Maryland, as it was done through Zoom instead of on top of the notorious hill. Our staff members, athlete...
Thriving at Home During the Pandemic
Written by Donnie Harmon IIIAthlete Leader, Washington County When the COVID-19 Pandemic began in 2020 and many services were shut down, as if right on tune Special Olympics Maryland created an online virtual world for the Athletes through Zoom. I...
Upcoming Week January 4 – 10th
Cheers to out first full week of the New Year! We are excited to show off our new #VirtualMOVEment schedule for 2021! Monday Meditation and Mindful Mondays12:00-12:15pm on Zoom: https://bit.ly/3ptvHCb YAPpy Hour4:30-5:00pm on Zoom: https://bit.ly/3h8FJUE Tuesday Athlete Leadership Training: Google's...
11/15 Sunday Reads with RJ Nealon
“Ever since I was little, my dream was to work at ESPN. I always felt most comfortable in sports competition, it was my escape, my first love and a way to prove myself.” -RJ Nealon Take a few minutes to...
11/12 Social Club: Genealogy
Have you ever wanted to learn more about your family history? We were joined by a very special guest, Genealogist Jim Engler! Jim explained what genealogy is, what he does, and more! Check the recording now! https://youtu.be/SlJdp9Kk7DY
11/10 Social Club: WWII
What war lasted 6 years and 1 day? If you guessed, World War II you were correct! Check out our WWII Social Club with special guest, Don Rush to see his awesome World War II collection and learn other fun...
11/5 Social Club: Cooking with Bailey!
Want to mix in a Taco night during the cold nights ahead? Check out the recording of our Cooking Social Club with Athlete Leader, Bailey Mewhinney, as he teaches us how to cook the perfect Taco Soup! https://youtu.be/DUUJcBev5yU
10/29 Social Club: Halloween Pumpkins
Do you want to carve and design the best pumpkin in your neighborhood while showing off your awesome Halloween costume without leaving the house? Watch the replay of our Pumpkin Decoration and Costume Party Social Club to get in the...
10/27 Social Club: Tom Colicchio
If you weren't able to join us for top-notch our Social Club with Top Chef host, Chef Tom Colicchio and SOMD’s own, Alexa Carney and Sam Livingston, check out the replay! Listen in on the interview with Sam and Tom...