Westmoreland Church Social Hall
One Westmoreland Circle
Bethesda, MD
Entrance to the Social Hall is from Massachusetts Ave.
You have given us so much, now it’s time to for us to celebrate YOU with music, food, speeches and more!
FREE, but presents will not be turned down.
Make a donations in honor of our birthday HERE.

program:

David Batson and Band!

Volunteer Appreciation

Maureen Jais-Mick: “Save the Bees! But Which Bees?” Exploring native bees, beneficial insects, pollinator-friendly planting, and how each of us can help Maryland’s 400+ bee species thrive.

Parking:

In the Church Parking Lot or on Massachusetts Avenue. Entrance to the Social Hall is from Mass Ave. Do NOT use the main entrance to the church or you will wander around for hours looking for the social hall (which is downstairs). Look for signs if you are confused.

About our Speaker:

Maureen Jais-Mick is a member and past President of the Montgomery County Beekeepers Association (MCBA). She completed an 18-month internship at the Sustainable Honey Bee Program in Loudoun County VA and has kept honey bees in Bethesda since 2013. Maureen also manages the MCBA training apiary for new beekeepers at Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton MD. Maureen's support of native bees and beneficial insects pre-dates her becoming a keeper of managed honey bees, and she appreciates that they have a greater impact on the local environment.