MREC – A Year in Review

MREC — A Year in Review

Written by Marriage & Relationship Education Center

Even though 2020 wasn’t what WE pictured it would be, we can rejoice in the many things we learned along the way. We made some great memories which are highlighted below.

Here’s a look at the year in review:

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JANUARY 2020 – Amy Gilford with guest speakers Shaunti & Jeff Feldhahn at our marriage conference.

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JANUARY 2020 – We love seeing young couples at our marriage conferences!

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JANUARY 2020 – We love seeing young couples at our marriage conferences!

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FEBRUARY 2020 – Preparing for Marriage means untangling relationship challenges by working together.

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FEBRUARY 2020 – Preparing for Marriage – the moment when a couple realizes that they don’t always think alike!

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FEBRUARY 2020 – MOPS Date Night at Lifepoint Church – squashing disagreements (the balloon) by working together.

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MARCH 2020 – Amy Gilford and the Fashion and Textile Class at the Tech Center.

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MARCH 2020 – A high school class at the Carroll County Career and Technology Center just before schools closed for the year.

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APRIL 2020 – Virtual interview on social media with the Detwilers. Topic: when Covid delays your wedding day.

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May 2020 – Virtual Date Night with Dr. Gary Chapman, author of “The Five Love Languages.”

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Spring – 3 Circles of Living Webinar with Todd Burrier.

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July 2020 – Co-founder, Bill McKenna hard at work.

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AUGUST 2020 – Croquet Tournament & Garden Party Benefit at River Downs Golf Course.

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AUGUST 2020 – The buffet is open and served by Santoni’s Catering at our Garden Party and Croquet Benefit.

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AUGUST 2020 – Preparing for Marriage – avoiding relationship landmines by communicating patiently.

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AUGUST 2020 – Preparing for Marriage – Money Habitudes are covered in each class.

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SEPT 2020 – Miniature Golf Date Night at Mitchell’s Golf Course in Reisterstown – the perfect evening!

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SEPT 2020 – Miniature Golf Date Night at Mitchell’s Golf Course in Reisterstown – a relationship exercise.

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SEPT 2020 – Mission Possible Family Event at the Lions Club Park in Union Mills.

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SEPT 2020 – Mission Possible Family Event – the joy of learning to operate a drone.

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OCT 2020 – MREC’s Board of Directors celebrating that our Garden Party and Croquet Benefit is a top tier event and won Carroll’s Best Award.

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Fall 2020 – Smokin’ Hot Date Night – making s’mores together.

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Fall 2020 – Smokin’ Hot Date Night game winners.

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NOV 2020 – MREC’s 16th Anniversary!

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DEC 2020 – Preparing for Marriage – our instructors.

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DEC 2020 – Preparing for Marriage – the Family Vision Tree.

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Preparing virtual classes for the new year ahead.

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