Lookin’ good and feelin’ even better

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Click here to enlarge this photo Submitted photo Breast cancer survivors Laurie Jaffe, left, Alice Sinsel, Rosita Johnson, Barbara Ehrenstrom, Mary Dent and Jane Henderson, seated, recently participated in the American Cancer Society’s Look Good, Feel Better program. E-Mail This Article | Print This Story

Six ladies participated in the class to learn how to use makeup and skincare techniques to overcome the appearance-related effects of chemotherapy and radiation. It was an opportunity for the ladies to chat and carry on with other breast cancer survivors as well as compare notes on doctors and treatments. The class was held at the Hawthorne Center in La Plata and was guided by volunteer cosmetologist, Rachael Noel.

Also on hand for support was Roberta Kieliger, coordinator of the Look Good, Feel Better program in Charles County. She is a 12-year breast cancer survivor and coordinator of Sisters at Heart, a newly formed breast cancer support group meeting at the Richard R. Clark Senior Center in La Plata.

The next Look Good, Feel Better session will be heldJuly 12.

The Look Good, Feel Better program is offered through a collaboration among the American Cancer Society; the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association Foundation and the National Cosmetology Association. Classes and materials are provided free of charge to women in active cancer treatment. The American Cancer Society is looking for cosmetologists to assist in the program. Cosmetologists willing to volunteer evenings once or twice a year can call American Cancer Society Community Manager Donna Cunningham at 202-483-2600. For more information regarding registration, call MaryBeth Klick at the Charles County Health Department at 301-609-6932.

Experience the drama

Port Tobacco Players will hold a camp for kids this summer. Camp Mockabee for kids 6 to 12, will hold morning sessions from 9 to 11:45 and an afternoon session from 1 to 4:45 June 16 to 20. The cost is $115.

But don’t fret, teens. There’s time at Camp Mockabee for young adults too. Camp Mockabee for teens will hold sessions from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursdays and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays from June 30 to July 4. The cost is $200.

The camps will be held at the PTP Theater at 508 Charles St. in La Plata.

Deadline for applications is May 30. Call 301-932-6819.

Start your engines

Greater Waldorf Jaycees will hold a car show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 13 at the Jaycees Community Center at 3090 Crain Highway in Waldorf. Show is open to models 1980 and older. Registration cost is $12 or $15 at the gate. Spectator fee is $5 and kids 12 and younger get in for free. Custom plaques to all winners. Rain date will be July 20. Call 301-645-4556 and leave a message for Regina to learn about registration information.

Volunteers hitthe pavement

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Bryans Road Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad is now combing the streets for its door-to-door photo fundraising drive.ÊRepresentatives will be stopping by all residences and businesses asking folks to support the volunteers. They will be wearing photo identification.

Each family who donates, whatever amount, will receive a free 10-by-13 family portrait. These portraits will be taken at the firehouse from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 29.