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Dec 3, 2024 | 
citylifestyle.com | Marie Wood
What’s behind the meteoric rise in popularity of a tile-based game that has recently taken so many busy Americans by storm? It’s mahjong, a game originally created in China more than 200 years ago. It quickly became very popular when it was introduced in America in the 1920s. Today, it has been rediscovered by many women of all ages throughout the country. Mahjong is a four-player game of luck and skill that calls for concentration and competition, building community along the way.
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
newsandsentinel.com | Marie Wood
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
citylifestyle.com | Marie Wood
Featured ArticleA Warm and Safe Place for Women in NeedArticle by Marie Robey Wood Originally published in Potomac LifestyleRainbow Place Shelter is an emergency shelter for women located in an annex of the Rockville Presbyterian Church in Rockville. It’s open from November 1st – March 31st, where guests receive a warm, safe place to sleep, hot dinners, breakfasts, bag lunches, showers, laundry facilities, access to case management, and referrals to local social service and treatment programs.
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Sep 28, 2024 | 
citylifestyle.com | Marie Wood
Ready to sample authentic French cooking without the hassle of driving into D.C. or the stress of searching for a parking place in Bethesda? Then consider Laperaux- The Journeymanchef’s French Bistro, a gem of a restaurant located on the border of Gaithersburg and Germantown in Cloppers Mill Plaza. As its full name implies, Laperaux is a bistro.
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Aug 27, 2024 | 
citylifestyle.com | Marie Wood
Felicity Tchoufa is a multi-talented entrepreneur with many varied interests: she is a certified BANK I.O.S. coach, a keynote speaker, a designer, a community builder, and a networking facilitator. Her entrepreneurial journey began at age seven, inspired by her mother's example of selling goods while working full-time. Today as a diversified entrepreneur she has interests in real estate, hospitality, and fashion. Felicity’s passion lies in networking and community engagement.
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Jul 31, 2024 | 
citylifestyle.com | Marie Wood
In early June, the Georgetown Hill Early School recognized educator Linda Tecler for her 43 years of service. The celebration was attended by an enthusiastic throng of teachers, school administrators, former and current students, plus her husband and two grown daughters. Linda joined Ellen Cromwell, the school’s founder, when it first got off the ground in 1980. At the time, it offered a new concept of preschool as a place of learning instead of merely daycare or babysitting location.
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Jul 28, 2024 | 
citylifestyle.com | Marie Wood
Anyone who has taken their dog or cat to BluePearl Pet Hospital in Rockville knows what to expect. Whether it’s an emergency, a surgical visit, an internal medicine problem, or an oncology diagnosis and care plan, prompt and caring treatment is a guarantee. What pet owners might not realize, however, is that an initial visit with one specialist at the hospital evolves into a collaborative effort with multiple experts to provide the highest quality care possible.
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Jul 28, 2024 | 
citylifestyle.com | Marie Wood
Featured ArticleHere are the athletes from Maryland who have a chance to bring medals to their hometowns:Article by Marie Robey WoodPhotography by Provided Originally published in Potomac LifestyleSean Boxiong Shuai - Short Track Speed SkaterSean is coached by Simon Cho at the Potomac Speedskating Club. He became the first American to win a gold medal at the Youth Winter Olympics in South Korea.
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Jun 28, 2024 | 
citylifestyle.com | Marie Wood
Imagine waking to the sounds of monkeys playing in trees or the greetings of parrots and toucans outside of your window. What about deep tissue massages and facials in a private spa, or lounging for hours by an infinity pool? How does an excursion to breathtaking waterfalls sound, or dining on delicious local cuisine at your luxury hotel’s restaurant and bar? These daydreams are reality at the Hotel Three Sixty in Costa Rica.
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May 18, 2024 | 
citylifestyle.com | Marie Wood
Anyone wishing to locate a romantic getaway in February would be hard-pressed to find a lovelier spot than the Tidewater Inn in Easton, Maryland. Reachable from Potomac in less than two hours off-season, the Tidewater offers a cozy and unpretentious bed and breakfast that is loaded with history and class.
