On Sunday, Nov. 5, the Child Study Association of Maryland will hold a reunion and bench rededication program at 10 a.m. at The Maryland Zoo, at 1 Safari Place at Druid Hill Park. The gathering will take place at the zoo’s entrance and proceed to the dedication site. An optional dessert reception will follow. Former CSAM leaders and members will reminisce and celebrate the nonprofit’s impact on the lives of children and families in Maryland.

For eight decades, thousands of Maryland mothers received strong support and parenting skills from lectures delivered by professionals and the friendships offered by other mothers involved in the CSAM. These same mothers impacted legislation, schools and media, and raised funds for numerous causes. Though the organization was non-denominational, a large portion of the membership was Jewish. Some prominent local members were Mrs. Roger Hartz, Mrs. M. Shakman-Katz, Mrs. Walter Kohn, Mrs. Eleanor Levy, Mrs. James Rouse and Mrs. Jane Hutzler Wolf. The CSAM culminated its existence in 2005.

For information about the Nov. 5 event, contact former CSAM presiddent Amy Bober-Schenerman at
bober.schenerman@icloud.com or 443-562-5645. For information, visit surveymonkey.com/r/FHNHLBF