Mayor of Annapolis Visits Arundel Lodge

Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley visited Arundel Lodge to present a citation to US Veteran artist Walter Hickey. Mayor Buckley toured the facilities and visited with ALI CEO Kevin Hazucha. Arundel Lodge has launched a new program focusing on the unique challenges veterans face including substance use disorders, mental health challenges, and more. Mr. Hickey created a custom piece of artwork that was presented to the Mayor and City of Annapolis.

Past Hope Re-imagined Events

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2020 Hope Re-imagined: All Aboard to Hawaii!

On Saturday, October 10, 2020, Arundel Lodge held its first virtual gala! Guest joined us via Zoom for a virtual trip to Paradise and enjoyed bidding on fabulous auction items, live entertainment and many surprises from the comfort of their living rooms!

Whether we gather in person or join together virtually, our goal is to raise awareness, eliminate stigma, and make a difference in our community. Donors, sponsors, and guests raised more than $86,000 to help Arundel Lodge continue to serve the most vulnerable of our community. Most importantly, the funds will allow us to provide life-saving treatment to all members of our community working to overcome mental health and substance use disorders, many of whom could not otherwise afford it.

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"Hope Re-imagined: A Night in Havana" October 13, 2018

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"Hope Re-imagined: Esperida" September 30, 2017

Donors, sponsors, and guests raised more than $75,000 at Arundel Lodge’s 3rd annual Hope Re-imagined Esperida gala held on September 30th at the Byzantium in Annapolis. More than $18,000 of the funds raised will support Arundel Lodge efforts to implement a comprehensive Veterans Treatment Program.
The program will address among other things the unique employment needs of many returning veterans and include an Ecotherapy Program which integrates nature, group therapy, peer support, and trauma informed care and capitalizes on the camaraderie and small unit-size structure familiar to velerons.

"Hope Re-imagined: Kokua Luau" September 23, 2016

On Friday, September 23, 2016 Arundel Lodgy hosted Hope Re-imagined Kokua Luau, a fundraiser benefiting community members impacted by mental health and substance use disorders, at the beautiful London Town and Gardens. The evening was spectacular as more than 150 guests watched the sun set over the Chesapeake Bay and enjoyed an authentic Hawaiian feast, silent and live auctions and a Hula dancing and fire knife show. Victor and Lynne Brick shared memories of Victor’s brother, John, who lived with schizophrenia. before his passing at the age of 62, and urged the crowd to support Arundel Lodge.

"Hope Re-imagined: Through Art November" 13, 2015

On Friday, November 13th, over 130 guests joined us in celebrating “Hope Re-imagined Through Art,” benefitting Arundel Lodge’s Open Eye Gallery and Studio Art Program, along with other recovery programs. Sponsors and guests raised over $50,000 for community members working to overcome mental health and substance use disorders!
Guests enjoyed cheesesteak spring rolls; pulled pork and Jack Daniels BBQ sliders; honey-drizzled brie, pecan and pear bruschetta; spicy crab bites with Thai curry sauce and other delectable treats, catered by Jimmy Duffy’s Catering of Philadelphia. The Starr’s Jazz Band entertained the crowd with soulful rhythms and Annapolis attorney, Joseph Gormley donated his time as auctioneer, motivating the crowd to meet several matching gifts during the live auction.
Artwork created by Arundel Lodge artists was available for purchase. Colin Lacey, one of Arundel Lodge’s most prolific artists sold six pieces, which truly spoke to the spirit of the event, which aimed, among it goalso highlight clients’ talents, creativity and role as productive members of our community!

Donor & Volunteer Appreciation Events

Arundel Lodge is so appreciative of its donors and volunteers. Each year we like to say “THANK YOU” with a special event to honor their efforts to improve the lives of children, adults and families impacted by mental health and substance use disorders. Donors and volunteers are part of the community needed to provide healing and recovery and we are all grateful.
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The Glimpse: A Look Inside Mental Health Speaker Series

Dr. Melissa Hallmark Kerr and Anna O’Connor, CPLC, co-founders of Brain Savvy Training, kicked off Arundel Lodge’s speaker series with Outsmart Stress To Be Your Best! Guests enjoyed learning about the three brain factors that influence how we respond to stress and developing a game plan for lowering stress as it happens.
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Arundel Lodge Builds with Bricks

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On April 25th, 2019, Arundel Lodge celebrated the Grand Opening of the John W. Brick Memorial Fitness center, alongside Victor and Lynne Brick and Merrill and Sherry Brick of Maryland’s Brick Bodies and Planet Fitness. Senator Sarah Elfreth, Delegate Alice Cain, Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman, States Attorney Anne Colt Leitiss, other state and county government officials, staff, clients, and community members joined in the celebration.
In 2016, Victor and Lynne Brick, along with friends and family, founded The John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation in honor of Victor’s brother, John, who died of complications of schizophrenia at the age of 62. The Brick family believes that a focus on holistic wellness that includes a sound diet and exercise could have greatly improved John’s mental health. As a younger brother, Victor has many early memories of his big brother, sticking up for him and teaching him the ropes. When John was diagnosed with schizophrenia, it became Victor’s turn to support and take care of his older brother. In the process, Victor observed that, “throughout all of John’s illness, at some of the best hospitals and institutions in the world, never once was exercise, diet, or a healthy lifestyle included in John’s treatment plan.” The Brick family wants to change that. “I liked what I saw at Arundel Lodge”, says Victor. “They provide so many opportunities for wellness–therapy, employment help, medical care and coordination, home supports, life-skills classes, healthy meals, and they do it with compassion and respect. I knew this was something of which we needed to be a part. We were in a position to join forces and make a real impact in this community. That means something to Lynne and me.”
“I liked what I saw at Arundel Lodge. They provide so many opportunities for wellness–therapy, employment help, medical care and coordination, home supports, life-skills classes, healthy meals, and they do it with compassion and respect.”
We are so grateful to the Bricks for partnering with Arundel Lodge to bring the healing gift of physical fitness to community members in recovery!
Lynne and Victor Brick are the owners of Planet Fitness Growth Partners, LLC. They are also the founders of the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation, whose mission is to fund, conduct, and promote research on hohttps://www.johnwbrickfoundation.org/w exercise benefits mental health.
Read more about their Foundation here.

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Mayor of Annapolis Visits Arundel Lodge

Mayor of Annapolis Visits Arundel Lodge

Past Hope Re-imagined Events

Hope Re-imagined

Interested in becoming a sponsor?

2020 Hope Re-imagined: All Aboard to Hawaii!

Thank you to our 2020 Event Sponsors!

"Hope Re-imagined: A Night in Havana" October 13, 2018

Thank you to our 2018 Event Sponsors!

"Hope Re-imagined: Esperida" September 30, 2017

"Hope Re-imagined: Kokua Luau" September 23, 2016

"Hope Re-imagined: Through Art November" 13, 2015

Donor & Volunteer Appreciation Events

Donor & Volunteer Appreciation Events

The Glimpse: A Look Inside Mental Health Speaker Series

The Glimpse: A Look Inside Mental Health Speaker Series

Arundel Lodge Builds with Bricks

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