This year’s Frosty’s Holiday Village event, presented by For All Seasons and taking place at Anchor Church in Easton, featured over 50 inflatables and a larger resource tent featuring 12 resource partners who provided fun games and important resources for local families.

All activities were free and included favorites such as professional photos with Frosty and friends, holiday crafts, Letters to Santa, Cascading Carlos the Juggler, face painting, complimentary cocoa and sweet winter treats, and a continuous showing of “Frosty’s Winter Wonderland” on the big screen. Participants got their photos with Frosty as well.

“It was another great year at Frosty’s Holiday Village.  After cancelling on December 5 due to weather, over a thousand people came from across the state on December 12th to experience a winter wonderland of sweet treats, fun games, nostalgic movies, arts and crafts, and holiday celebrities like Frosty, Bumble, and even Santa Claus.  Repeat visitors and newcomers alike filled the event with laughter and community.  It was a magical evening for everyone, young and old,” said Sidney Trond, Director of Development at For All Seasons.

For All Seasons is grateful to this year’s sponsors, the largest number of sponsors to date for the event. Sponsors included: St. John Foundation (Presenting Sponsor); Eastern Shore Tents and Events, Pep Up, Easton Utilities, Willow Construction, Mid-South Audio, Anchor Church, Chesapeake Bay Beach Club, and Libbey’s Coastal Kitchen & Cocktails (Frosty’s Village Sponsors); Chuck Mangold – Benson & Mangold, Choptank Electric Trust, Bridget & John Horner, Kevertin Pet Resort, RPS, Parker Counts, Talbot County Health Department, and Delmarva Laser Eye Center (Merrymaker Sponsors); Carl Pergler and Mary Lou Butler, Beth Anne & Matt Dorman, Shore Projects, LLC, Draper Media, Ewing, Dietz, Fountain & Kaludis, P.A., What’s Up? Media, Stacia Skinner/Creative Training Solutions, Alexa & Tom Seip, Diane L Rohman, WCEI, Schauber & Van Schaik Insurance, Temple B’nai Israel, The Country School, Linda & Dyke Booze, Hinckley Yachts, BSC Group, Hearthstone, PKS, Len Wolf, Bill Flook, Leslie Briggs, Allie Prell, Channel Marker, Gunther’s Electric, Sidney & Jim Trond, La De Da!, Sharon Pepukayi, Olde School Builders, M.R. Hurst Contracting, Chesapeake Voyagers, James T. Worm Attorney at Law, Talbot Mentors, Melissa Kelly, Kelsey Spiker, Palmer’s Plumbing, Sally Heckman, Chesapeake College, Patti & David Cannon, Talbot Hospice, Finber, LLC (Adam & Katie Theeke), Teresa Snyder, and Lauren and Josh Weber (Inflatable Sponsors).

The agency wishes to thank our sponsors and volunteers who helped make this year’s event not only possible, but such a great success!

 For All Seasons Behavioral Health & Rape Crisis Center offers mental health services, victim and crisis support, and education and outreach on Maryland’s Mid-Shore and throughout the state. The agency’s unique model of care ensures that anyone can receive high-quality, trauma-certified mental health care when they need it – regardless of language or ability to pay. For information about For All Seasons’ walk-in hours, call 410-822-1018 or visit ForAllSeasonsInc.org.

For All Seasons has rescheduled Frosty’s Holiday Village event for Friday, December 12, 2025, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Anchor Church at 620 Goldsborough Street in Easton, with parking available at The Country School. This year’s event will feature over 50 inflatables and a larger resource tent featuring 12 resource partners who will provide fun games and important resources for families.

All activities will be free and include favorites such as professional photos with Frosty and friends, holiday crafts, Letters to Santa, Cascading Carlos the Juggler, face painting, complimentary cocoa and sweet winter treats, and a continuous showing of “Frosty’s Winter Wonderland” on the big screen. Participants are encouraged to pre-register for their photos with Frosty to avoid long wait times.

Preregistration for professional photos with Frosty is encouraged at forallseasonsfrosty.org.

For All Seasons Behavioral Health & Rape Crisis Center offers mental health services, victim and crisis support, and education and outreach on Maryland’s Mid-Shore and throughout the state. The agency’s unique model of care ensures that anyone can receive high-quality, trauma-certified mental health care when they need it – regardless of language or ability to pay. For information about For All Seasons’ walk-in hours, call 410-822-1018 or visit ForAllSeasonsInc.org.

In honor of National Rural Health Day on November 20, 2025, For All Seasons participated in the Rural Maryland Council’s 2025 Rural Summit Health-Focused Bus Tour, showcasing innovative approaches to improving health and wellness in rural communities. Participants also visited Choptank Community Health System’s new Federalsburg Health Center and the new University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s building site in Easton. Site visits highlighted the critical role that accessible, community-based health care and behavioral health services play in supporting rural Marylanders. The tour also offered valuable insight into successful collaborations, infrastructure investments, and innovative models advancing rural health across the state.

Participants who visited For All Seasons’ offices at 300 Talbot Street in Easton met with Beth Anne Dorman, President and CEO, to learn about the progress of the agency’s renovations at this location. The group then traveled to For All Seasons’ new administrative office at 111 E. Dover Street in Easton, where they toured the agency’s Center for Learning – a dedicated training space that will host community workshops, professional development opportunities, and prevention-focused education for the Eastern Shore.

“We are grateful for partners like the Rural Maryland Council who are committed to advancing behavioral health, access to care, and well-being for rural communities across our state,” commented Beth Anne Dorman, President and CEO of For All Seasons.

For All Seasons Behavioral Health & Rape Crisis Center offers mental health services, victim and crisis support, and education & outreach on Maryland’s Mid-Shore and throughout the state. The agency’s unique model of care ensures anyone can receive the highest-quality, trauma-certified mental health care when they need it, regardless of language or ability to pay. For information about For All Seasons walk-in hours, contact 410-822-1018 or visit ForAllSeasonsinc.org.

For All Seasons will host the fifth annual Frosty’s Holiday Village event on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Anchor Church at 620 Goldsborough Street in Easton, with parking available at The Country School. This year’s event will feature over 50 inflatables and a larger resource tent featuring 12 resource partners who will provide fun games and important resources for families.

All activities will be free and include favorites such as professional photos with Frosty and friends, holiday crafts, Letters to Santa, Cascading Carlos the Juggler, face painting, complimentary cocoa and sweet winter treats, and a continuous showing of “Frosty’s Winter Wonderland” on the big screen. Participants are encouraged to pre-register for their photos with Frosty to avoid long wait times.

Resource partners to be featured at the event to date include Talbot County Health Department, Talbot County Parks & Recreation, Sante Group, Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center, Talbot County Free Library, Talbot County Department of Social Services, Anchor Church, CareFirst BlueCross and BlueShield. Presenting sponsors include The St. John Foundation, Willow Construction, Eastern Shore Tents and Events, and Easton Utilities. Additional sponsors include PepUp, A Tri Gas Family Company; Talbot County Health Department, La De Da!, Mid-South Audio, Anchor Church, Christ Church Easton, Carl Pergler and  Mary Lou Butler, Beth Anne and Matt Dorman, Tom and Alexa Seip, Diane L. Rohman, Leslie Briggs, Bill Flook, Len and Ann Wolf, Diane Flagler, Sally Heckman, Melissa Kelly and family, Sharon Pepukayi, Teresa Snyder, Sidney and Jim Trond, and Lauren and Josh Weber.

“Through the generous support of our sponsors, we can continue to provide a free event for hundreds of families to celebrate the holiday season. It has become a community tradition that brings joy to those who attend each year,” comments Sidney Trond, Director of Development, For All Seasons.

Preregistration for professional photos with Frosty is encouraged at forallseasonsfrosty.org.

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For All Seasons Behavioral Health & Rape Crisis Center offers mental health services, victim and crisis support, and education and outreach on Maryland’s Mid-Shore and throughout the state. The agency’s unique model of care ensures that anyone can receive high-quality, trauma-certified mental health care when they need it – regardless of language or ability to pay. For information about For All Seasons’ walk-in hours, call 410-822-1018 or visit ForAllSeasonsInc.org.

Stephen Carter-Hicks, a musical performer with a rich history on Broadway, national tours, and with Cirque du Soleil, will join the guests at the Talisman Therapeutic Riding Sleigh Celebration on December 5th from 5:00 to 8:00 at the Hyatt Kent Island. 

Known for his powerful vocal performances and engaging stage presence, Carter-Hicks performed in Cats as Old Deuteronomy, played key roles in Beauty and the Beast

and served seven years as wig master, vocal coach, and performer with Cirque du Soleil’s Zumanity.  He is an accomplished cabaret artist with three recorded albums, including Step Into My Parlor, available on Apple Music and other streaming platforms.

Beyond the spotlight, Carter-Hicks carries an important message of resilience. Diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), he is a dedicated advocate and long-time volunteer for the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA). He frequently leverages his performances to raise awareness and funds for the incurable disease.

Tickets are $150 per person and $1,500 for reserved table of eight. For further information, go to www.talismantherapeuticriding.org or call 443-239-9400.

Choptank Community Health System is proud to join communities across the country in celebrating National Rural Health Day on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

The observance was created in 2011 by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health. It is held each year to spotlight the unique challenges facing rural communities and to honor the resilience of the nearly 61 million people who call rural America home.

“Rural communities are the backbone of our state, and their health is vital to our collective future,” said Choptank Health President and CEO Sara Rich. “We’re proud to celebrate National Rural Health Day and honor the unwavering commitment of rural healthcare providers, organizations, and community leaders who work every day to improve the lives of others.”

This year, Choptank Health marked the occasion by participating in the Rural Maryland Council’s Health-Focused Bus Tour, which highlighted Choptank Health’s new Federalsburg Health Center. The tour highlighted the innovative approaches Choptank Health is using to improve health and wellness for the Mid-Shore’s rural communities.

“Our Federalsburg Health Center is a great example of the critical role that accessible, community-based medical, dental and behavioral health services play in supporting our communities,” said Rich. “Each of our seven health centers is strategically located to address the needs of each community we serve.”

Founded in 1978 as Caroline Health Services, Inc., Choptank Health began as a private, nonprofit organization with a clear mission to provide comprehensive primary health care to the residents of Caroline County.

In 1980, the organization opened its first health center in Goldsboro, staffed by two providers. Choptank continues to serve patients in Goldsboro, a testament to Choptank Health’s longstanding dedication to community health.

Over time, Choptank Health expanded its services and regional footprint. The organization began establishing school-based health centers in 1999, and dental services were added in 2001.

“Today, Choptank Health provides medical, dental, behavioral, and school-based health services to more than 30,000 children and adults in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot counties,” said Rich.

Rich noted that programs such as telehealth, mobile health, and school-based health help Choptank Health reach more people in the most rural regions.

Choptank Health’s Mobile Health Unit travels weekly to communities such as Marydel and Millington, offering same-day and walk-up medical, behavioral, and dental services. The unit also takes part in community health fairs and other regional events.

In partnership with local public schools, Choptank Health operates School-Based Health Centers in Caroline, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot counties. These centers offer coordinated medical, dental, nutrition, and behavioral health care for enrolled students and school staff.

Rich said that by bringing care directly into neighborhoods, schools, and underserved areas, Choptank Health continues to reduce barriers and make services more accessible to Mid-Shore residents.

Choptank Community Health System provides medical and dental care to more than 30,000 adults and children, fulfilling its mission to deliver exceptional, comprehensive, and integrated health care for all. New medical patients are welcome at all Choptank locations. More information is available at www.choptankhealth.org.

Details about National Rural Health Day are at www.powerofrural.org.

University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) and UM Shore Medical Group-Cardiology (UM SMG) recently announced the addition of interventional cardiologist Bishesh Shrestha, MD, to the team. UM SRH is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System.

Dr. Shrestha will provide advanced interventional cardiology care for patients with complex cardiovascular conditions, working closely with primary care providers and specialists to manage coronary artery disease, structural heart disease, arrhythmia, and other heart-related concerns. He brings expertise in minimally invasive procedures, including pericardiocentesis and complex coronary interventions, with a focus on patient safety, precision and individualized care.

“Dr. Shrestha’s exceptional training, research experience, and compassionate approach to patient care make him a valuable addition to our Cardiology team,” said Timothy Shanahan, DO, medical director of UM Shore Medical Group. “His advanced procedural skills and dedication to improving cardiovascular outcomes will strengthen our ability to provide cutting-edge, personalized care to patients across the Eastern Shore.”

Dr. Shrestha completed his interventional cardiology fellowship at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Neb., and a cardiovascular disease fellowship at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, N.Y. He also completed his internal medicine residency at Bassett Medical Center and earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree (MBBS) from International Medical College in Bangladesh. Dr. Shrestha is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and echocardiography, and is a member of the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association.

In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr. Shrestha has published numerous peer-reviewed research articles in areas including transcatheter valve interventions, arrhythmia and coronary artery disease. He is also passionate about teaching and mentoring future health care professionals.

Fluent in English, Nepali, Bengali, Hindi, and Urdu, Dr. Shrestha is committed to connecting with patients from diverse backgrounds and providing compassionate, culturally sensitive care.

For more information, visit umshoreregional.org/cardiology.

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About University of Maryland Shore Regional Health 

A member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) is the principal provider of comprehensive health care services for more than 170,000 residents of five counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore: Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot. UM SRH consists of approximately 2,000 team members, including more than 600 health care providers on the Medical Staff, who work with community partners to advance the values that are foundational to our mission: Compassion, Discovery, Excellence, Diversity and Integrity. For more information, visit https://www.umms.org/shore.

 

About the University of Maryland Medical System

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system, focused on delivering compassionate, high quality care and putting discovery and innovation into practice at the bedside. Partnering with the University of Maryland School of Medicine and University of Maryland, Baltimore who educate the state’s future health care professionals, UMMS is an integrated network of care, delivering 25 percent of all hospital care in urban, suburban and rural communities across the state of Maryland. UMMS puts academic medicine within reach through primary and specialty care delivered at 11 hospitals, including the flagship University of Maryland Medical Center, the System’s anchor institution in downtown Baltimore, as well as through a network of University of Maryland Urgent Care centers and more than 150 other locations in 13 counties. For more information, visit www.umms.org.

University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services recently welcomed McKenna Gillen, MS, OT, to the outpatient rehab team. UM SRH is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System.

A resident of Stevensville, Md., Gillen presently provides outpatient care at both Shore Rehab at Queenstown and Shore Rehab at Denton. She earned her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in occupational therapy at Towson University, where she also served as a graduate assistant and was a recipient of the Bowes Family Occupational Therapy Endowed Fellowship. Most recently   as an occupational therapist with the Kennedy Krieger Institute’s International Center for Spinal Cord Injury in Baltimore. Previously, she spent two years at UM Rehabilitation and Orthopedic Institute where she assessed and treated adults for a range of conditions, including spinal cord injury, stroke, acquired brain injury, amputation, multiple sclerosis, Guillain-Barré syndrome, transplant, orthopedic injuries/trauma and more. 

“We are excited to have McKenna on board with us,” said Frank Rath, outpatient services manager for UM SRH Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services. “Her warm, compassionate professionalism, credentials and experience make her a great asset to our team and the communities we serve.”

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About University of Maryland Shore Regional Health 

A member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) is the principal provider of comprehensive health care services for more than 170,000 residents of five counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore: Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot. UM SRH consists of approximately 2,000 team members, including more than 600 health care providers on the Medical Staff, who work with community partners to advance the values that are foundational to our mission: Compassion, Discovery, Excellence, Diversity and Integrity. For more information, visit https://www.umms.org/shore.

 

About the University of Maryland Medical System

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system, focused on delivering compassionate, high quality care and putting discovery and innovation into practice at the bedside. Partnering with the University of Maryland School of Medicine and University of Maryland, Baltimore who educate the state’s future health care professionals, UMMS is an integrated network of care, delivering 25 percent of all hospital care in urban, suburban and rural communities across the state of Maryland. UMMS puts academic medicine within reach through primary and specialty care delivered at 11 hospitals, including the flagship University of Maryland Medical Center, the System’s anchor institution in downtown Baltimore, as well as through a network of University of Maryland Urgent Care centers and more than 150 other locations in 13 counties. For more information, visit www.umms.org.

For the tenth consecutive year, the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton’s Primary Stroke Center has received recognition from the American Heart Association (AHA)/American Stroke Association (ASA) with the Get With The Guidelines®- Rural Stroke Gold and Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, which recognize quality achievement. UM Shore Medical Center at Easton is a University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) facility; UM SRH is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System.

These achievements highlight UM SRH’s commitment to providing the most effective stroke treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence and its dedication to prioritizing quality care for stroke patients.  

“It’s an honor to lead the Primary Stroke Center, where I witness the incredible dedication of our team,” said M. Walid Kamsheh, MD, the center’s medical director. “Being recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association highlights the tireless work of everyone involved — from our EMS partners in the community to our Emergency Department, neurology, radiology, pharmacy, laboratory and nursing teams. These awards reflect not only our commitment to providing state-of-the-art, patient-centered stroke care but also inspire us to continue advancing treatment, embracing innovation and improving outcomes. Together, through collaboration and dedication, we give every patient the best possible chance for survival and recovery, and we are proud to serve our communities in this vital mission.”

To honor team members and departments who play a key role in working with the Primary Stroke Center, members of the senior leadership team and other UM SRH stroke care leaders delivered the good news and doughnuts to several departments, including the Intensive Care Unit, Radiology, Laboratory, Pharmacy, Telemetry and Emergency Medicine. 

UM Shore Medical Center at Easton was designated as a Primary Stroke Center in 2007. A Primary Stroke Center designation is given by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems when standards are met to support better outcomes for stroke care. Certification standards include having a dedicated program staffed 24/7 by specially trained medical professionals who provide fast diagnostic services and optimal stroke care.

According to the American Heart Association, in 2022, there were 453 deaths from stroke each day in the United States, totaling approximately 165,000 deaths for the year, which equates to about one in every six deaths from cardiovascular disease being due to stroke. UM Shore Regional Health continues to provide stroke care to approximately 600 patients annually.

Additional information about the Primary Stroke Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton can be found at UMShoreRegional.org/stroke.

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About University of Maryland Shore Regional Health 

A member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) is the principal provider of comprehensive health care services for more than 170,000 residents of five counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore: Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot. UM SRH consists of approximately 2,000 team members, including more than 600 health care providers on the Medical Staff, who work with community partners to advance the values that are foundational to our mission: Compassion, Discovery, Excellence, Diversity and Integrity. For more information, visit https://www.umms.org/shore.

 

About the University of Maryland Medical System

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system, focused on delivering compassionate, high quality care and putting discovery and innovation into practice at the bedside. Partnering with the University of Maryland School of Medicine and University of Maryland, Baltimore who educate the state’s future health care professionals, UMMS is an integrated network of care, delivering 25 percent of all hospital care in urban, suburban and rural communities across the state of Maryland. UMMS puts academic medicine within reach through primary and specialty care delivered at 11 hospitals, including the flagship University of Maryland Medical Center, the System’s anchor institution in downtown Baltimore, as well as through a network of University of Maryland Urgent Care centers and more than 150 other locations in 13 counties. For more information, visit www.umms.org.

In honor of Veterans’ Day this month, For All Seasons is bringing the focus to the mental health of families and caregivers of veterans, active service, and reserve members who can experience a unique set of challenges, stressors, and traumas, from deployment and combat to reintegrating into civilian life after leaving the military.

According to Timothy Nowicki, a licensed clinician at For All Seasons, family members of veterans and service members have varying experiences and perspectives on how the military experience affects them.

“Veterans often have intense jobs and need to learn more about the mind-body connection, particularly as it relates to trauma, when reintegrating into civilian life and their homelives,” Nowicki shares.

“Those who have served have followed a military chain of command, and learning to manage the fluidity of familial relationships can be challenging,” he adds.

Other family stressors for active service members’ and veterans’ families include extended and repeated deployments, financial and housing instability, and food shortages – all risk factors for poor mental health. Caregivers of veterans also have an increased risk of developing depression and anxiety themselves.

Mental health tools that can help families and veterans cope include:

• psychoeducation – giving people the knowledge, language, and tools to help them manage their mental health. This can include connecting bodily reactions to emotional awareness.
• developing open and ongoing communication – listening without judgment helps veterans and family members feel understood and supported
• helping veterans feel a part of the community
• engaging in individual and group therapy

According to Beth Anne Dorman, president and CEO of For All Seasons, 100% of the For All Seasons team is trained in cultural competency around service members, veterans, and their families. “We strive to meet veterans where they are and provide a safe space for them to sit,” Dorman shares.

For All Seasons offers therapy, psychiatry, victim and crisis support, and education to the community – including veterans and their families. This includes Open Access, which is the agency’s walk-in and telehealth service that allows individuals and families to begin therapy with no appointment needed and no waitlist.

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For All Seasons Behavioral Health & Rape Crisis Center offers mental health services, victim and crisis support, and education & outreach on Maryland’s Mid-Shore and throughout the state. The agency’s unique model of care ensures anyone can receive the highest-quality, trauma-certified mental health care when they need it, regardless of language or ability to pay. For information about For All Seasons walk-in hours, contact 410-822-1018 or visit ForAllSeasonsInc.org.