Mothers of Spalding Alumni
As our children leave for college, we seek our next calling. To help in this process of discernment, we’ve formed a new group—SAMs: Spalding Alumni Moms. Our mission is to bring mothers of Spalding alumni together for Catholic faith and community building, through monthly wellness and service activities. If you are a woman who has at least one child who has graduated from Spalding, you can join. Also, you do not have to commit to all activities. Sign-ups will be ongoing, sometimes limited by space, and as your schedule allows.
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Kickoff Event - Wednesday, October 11th, from 10-11:30 am
Our kickoff event is at Spalding on Wednesday, October 11th, from 10-11:30 am, in the New Gym. There will be a short introduction to the club, and we will receive a blessing from Fr. Luke, followed by a SoulCore exercise class. SoulCore is a Catholic Christian alternative to Yoga, that incorporates Catholic prayers—usually the rosary—and movements. (You can read more about SoulCore here.) Dress in fitness attire and bring a mat. Sophomores and Juniors will be taking the PSAT that day, so there should be plenty of visitor parking and parking in the Senior lot. -
First Service Activity - Wednesday, October 25th, from 9 am-noon
Our first service activity is on Wednesday, October 25th, from 9 am-noon. We will be sorting donations at Mirah’s Closet, in Crownsville—a program designed to provide essential items to meet the needs of children in Foster Care. Mirah’s Closet was named for Spalding Alumni Mandeep Chhabra’s late daughter, who passed away in 2018 from Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), and who always showed deep care for others. You can read more about Mirah’s Closet here. -
November Service Activity - Monday, November 13th, from 9 a.m. to noon
Our November service activity will be on Monday, November 13th, from 9 a.m. to noon. We will be sorting donations at Hope for All, in Glen Burnie. Hope for All was started by Leo and Diane Zerhusen, parents of Spalding Alumni Leo Zerhusen. It is a “Christian ministry whose mission is to provide furniture, household items, and clothing to people in our community who are without the financial means to meet their basic needs.” You can read more about Hope for All here.
More service and Catholic-centered wellness events will be planned throughout the school year. If you would like to be included on an email list, sign up here. If you have any questions, contact Erika (Shephard) Robuck (’95), at erobuck@verizon.net .
Stay tuned, and we hope to see you at the kickoff event!
“What You will, when You will, and how You will make us instruments of grace in Your hands.”
