The Young Adult Social Group met on May 16 at the Frederick YMCA.  Capt. Maybush and Cpl. Wilson presented information and strategies to the group on how to be safe and become aware of your environment in order to help avoid beginning a crime victim.  The group asked many questions and participated fully.  During the second half of the evening, Dan & Kim Spletter, YMCA karate instructors and some of their senior students and staff, came in to teach basic techniques to help members survive an attack.  Members practiced screaming at their attacker to, “GET AWAY!!!”  They practiced punches and other self-defense tactics. 

After the instruction was finished, the group enjoyed time socializing and planning future outings. 

The next meeting will be a picnic at Cunningham Falls State Park in June.  Any one interested in joining the group for that event should contact Carol Custer as soon as possible at 301-788-6198.

Carol Custer presented to three, well-attended groups at the Service Coordination, Inc. Self-Determination Conference on May 12 at the Moose Club in Frederick, Maryland.  The groups were encouraged to interact and find things they had in common (there were many things!).  The proper way to start conversations was addressed, as well as how to nurture and maintain a friendship.  Participants shared jokes and seem to enjoy talking with potential new friends.

Due to an unexpected problem with my previous website, I am having to start this site from scratch. Please check out the very brief pages I have constructed thus far, and please check back for more information about the programs I offer. If you need information now, please call me at 301-788-6198 or email me at custerct@comcast.net.        Thank you for your patience.