BRA Activities
Current Events
GREAT DECISIONS 2026 SERIES
ORGANIZER: Libby Loafman and Pete Sugatt
WHERE: Zoom and Auditorium
WHEN: A winter series, with eight weekly sessions beginning in February, 20265. Each session will run from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
DETAILS: Each winter the BRA sponsors a series of eight presentations and discussions of foreign policy issues. The series is built on materials provided by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA), www.fpa.org. Each session includes an informal presentation by Barry Rascovar, a topic focused video provided by the FPA, and a discussion period during which all are encouraged to express their thoughts, concerns, questions, and comments on the session topic. A briefing book prepared by the FPA contains background information on each session. It is anticipated that the books will be available by November and can then be ordered from the Great Decisions 2026 Activity Leaders. A notice will be sent out when the briefing books are available. In the past the briefing books have cost about $35. A list of the 2025 session topics can be found at https://www.broadmeadbra.org/great-decisions. The 2026 topics and schedule will be posted as soon as they are available.
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CURRENT EVENTS
ORGANIZER: Mary Ellen McMillin
WHERE: Auditorium
WHEN: Summer lecture programs, generally held in July and August from 3:30 to 5:00 pm
DETAILS: An in-depth look at timely news events involving local, federal, and international affairs presented by a seasoned news media professional. Each session will include an interactive question and answer period with our speaker
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JEWISH HERITAGE GROUP
ORGANIZER: Judy Stamberg and Roz Hyman
WHERE: Cabinet Room
WHEN: Steering committee meets monthly
DETAILS: Our aim is to raise awareness of Jewish history, traditions, and holidays, and to open avenues for dialogue within the Broadmead community. All our events are open and advertised to all residents. Our emphasis is on our Jewish cultural heritage.
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MaCCRA (Maryland Continuing Care Residents Asociation)
BROADMEAD LEADERSHIP: President – John Mattingly, 1st VP – Anne Perkins, Secretary – Susan Appling, Treasurer – Barbara Scheinin, Membership – Brenda Boytim
WHERE: On-site or, at times, in Annapolis
WHEN: Periodic, with special events announced over the resident email listserv. MACCRA offers an educational program for members through webinars, meetings, newsletters, and emails.
DETAILS: The organization (at https://maccra.org) describes itself as “The Voice of CCRC Residents.” Since 1993, MaCCRA has been dedicated to protecting and enhancing the rights and financial security of CCRC residents, through legislation. Over the years, MaCCRA has supported common sense legislative and regulatory changes in Maryland to protect consumers and to require more transparency and financial stability in the operation of CCRCs, among other things.
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MULTICULTURAL COMMITTEE
ORGANIZER: June Gee
WHERE: Currently meeting on Zoom and conference call
WHEN: Second Tuesday of each month at 1:00 P M, year-round
DETAILS: In July and August, the Committee meets to evaluate our activities from the previous year, make suggestions, make plans for the new year and address other things that might come up. The committee focuses on the multiplicity of issues associated with building greater diversity within a continuing care retirement community. It promotes an environment of understanding and respect between and among residents, staff, and trustees regarding the many aspects of diversity. It seeks to enhance diversity through its programs and activities. We welcome new members.
OPEN FORUM SERIES
ORGANIZER: Al Berkeley & Mike Goodrich
WHERE: Auditorium
WHEN: 7:00 pm twice a month for approximately an hour including presentation and a Q&A.
DETAILS: The Open Forum is a speaker series held at Broadmead twice a month from September through June at which both outside speakers and resident speakers share their knowledge and experiences. Programs are educational, informative and intriguing. Committee members recruit expert speakers from government, academia, the media and science. Often residents suggest or refer friends, family members and others who have an interesting story to tell.