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A Virtual Tour While We’re Away
When we open again, I will look forward to the pleasure of giving tours of the picturesque, historic house that is home to the Wellness House of Annapolis. Janet Richardson-Pearson
Finding Silver Linings Amidst Our Unexpected Clouds
I’ve been volunteering at the Wellness House of Annapolis for over four years. Living nearby, I was aware of this wonderful community resource and drove by the picturesque entrance daily.
More Than Just a Word
In the beginning of 2019, my manager instructed our team to pick a “word.” It would serve as an intention, a personal guide for each of us. Mine was “transformation.”
Making New Traditions from Old During COVID-19
One Monday during my afternoon as a House Hostess, I slipped into the kitchen to plug in the electric kettle. Even though I didn’t normally drink hot tea, the
Camp kicking off summer for children touched by cancer
Annual Camp Kicking Off Summer for Children Touched by Cancer This week Wellness House of Annapolis hosted its 8th Annual Paint Your Rainbow Summer Camp for over 30 children affected
Annapolis third-grader meets challenge to help others
Third-grader Gemma Love has made a big difference at the Wellness House! Her story was featured in Chesapeake Family Life: Gemma Love is a fairy godmother of sorts. She is
Wellness House: The First Ten Years
Annapolis-area artist paints over mastectomy scars, bald heads from chemo
Artist and Wellness House Therapeutic Art instructor Christalene Karaiskakis shares Healing Body Art with body painting and henna art for cancer patients. This experience was shared in the Capital Gazette:
Maryland’s First Lady Visits Wellness House of Annapolis
Maryland’s First Lady Yumi Hogan shared her talents with Wellness House of Annapolis as part of #MDUnites, a service day on August 26, 2015. She taught cancer patients and their
Davidsonville musician helps cancer patients cope
Once a month for the past two years, Davidsonville musician Bob Sima has performed concerts for cancer patients. This story was featured in the Capital Gazette: Wellness House of Annapolis
