2023

THE POWER OF PLAY: TEJ EXPLORES PAT RUMBAUGH’S JOURNEY TO INSPIRE FUN AND WELL-BEING

Join Tej on an inspiring journey as she delves into the world of play with the renowned “Play Lady” Pat Rumbaugh. In this episode of Chezuba Talks, we explore the importance of play for physical and mental well-being, community building, and fostering creativity. Pat, the founder of Let’s Play America, shares her insights on why play is crucial for both children and adults. Discover how Pat’s nonprofit organization is dedicated to creating safe spaces for outdoor and indoor play, making play a regular part of people’s lives. Get ready to be motivated and reflect on the role of play in your own life!

 

PAT RUMBAUGH’S INTERVIEW ON EARLY YEARS TV

 

ADULT PLAY DAY (2023)

 

SAVING PLAY — ONE PLAYFUL STEP AT A TIME: PAT RUMBAUGH AT TEDXNAVESINK

 

15TH ANNUAL PLAY DAY

2022

LETS PLAY AMERICA 

Interview with Pat Rumbaugh, “The Play Lady,” founder of the non-profit organization Let”s Play America.

2021

IPA USA PORCH PLAY CHAT WITH JEREMY HOFFNER

LPA 2020 Summer Intern, Jeremy Hoffner, talks with IPA USA’s Debra Lawrence and Lisa Murphy about the potential and need for play on college campuses.

 

TSAP CONFERENCE PRESENTATION

The Play Lady presented the survey results from our first two all virtual Play Days at the annual conference for The Association for the Study of Play (TASP).

 

LPA AND VITAL LIVING 55+

The City of Takoma Park’s City TV is running a series called Vital Living 55+, and The Play Lady was featured in episode 4!

 

2020

CHRISTINE’S PORCH PLAY CHAT

Christine’s conversation with Deb Lawrence of IPA USA and Lisa Murphy

 

10TH ANNUAL MID-WINTER PLAY DAY, FEBRUARY 2020

The We Are Takoma Show’s coverage of the Mid-Winter Play Day on February 9, 2020.

 

MID-WINTER PLAY DAY

This short video of our Mid-Winter Play Day was created by a local high school student. We are so grateful to our community members for their commitment to celebrating play!

2019

11TH ANNUAL PLAY DAY, SEPTEMBER 2019

The We Are Takoma Show’s coverage of the Play Day on September 14, 2019.

CHANNEL 7 INTERVIEWS PAT ABOUT THE SCAM THAT HIT LPA

Pat shares about the horror of being scammed to help others avoid the same.

PAT AND LET’S PLAY AMERICA FEATURED ON NBC4 TALKING ABOUT THE UPCOMING “NBC4 HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO.”

Pat’s interview starts at minute seven.

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