July/August/September 2010

MASC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2010-2011

President Susan Brooks

Past President Jill Hall

Vice President Administration Nicole Sheehan

Vice President Services

Suzie Antkowiak

Secretary Laurel Raymond

Treasurer Jo Morris

Members at Large Cathy Barnes

Stephanie Dalton Judy Finifter Ashaki Innis

Regina Jenkins Julie Lynn

Jeanne Slater Grace Whipple

Hello MASC Members! Welcome to the MASC 2010-2011 year. I am honored to serve as your president and very grateful for the returning and new board members. They are the backbone of our organization. The board members recruit the speakers for our trainings, create the raffles prizes, keep the website updated, send out the public relations information, recruit members, host our meetings and trainings, and so much more. Our board meetings are open for all our members to attend. If you are unable to attend, please share your thoughts and ideas by e-mail; we want to hear from you. Let us know the topics that you are interested in for trainings, speakers that you have heard that would benefit our membership, prob-lems that you would like to share or discuss, etc. You can reach our membership through masc@listbox.com. Budgets are tight and getting tighter. We continue to work hard and do more with less. To help combat tight budgets, MASC will be offering low-cost trainings throughout the year. If you are interested in being a host site, would like to suggest a topic, or assist in planning a training, please let us know. Thank you for joining our organization, for participating in our events, and for the work you to do benefit the senior population in Maryland. We all benefit from your everyday efforts! Sincerely, Susan Brooks MASC President

2010-2011 Board Members

A new leadership board was sworn into office by the Maryland Department of Aging Secretary Gloria

Lawlah on Friday, June 18 at MASC’s Annual Meeting. The 2010-2011 Board of Directors are:

Officers:

President—Sue Brooks (Baltimore County) Vice President, Administration—Nicole Sheehan (Baltimore County) Vice President, Services—Suzie Antkowiak (Anne Arundel County)

Treasurer—Jo Morris (Anne Arundel County) Secretary—Laurel Raymond (City of Bowie)

Past President—Jill Hall (Baltimore County/MD NISC Delegate)

Members at Large:

Cathy Barnes (Frederick County) Stephanie Dalton (Collington Episcopal Life Care Community)

Judy Finifter ( Baltimore County) Ashaki Innis (Baltimore County) Regina Jenkins (Howard County) Julie Lynn (Baltimore County) Jeanne Slater (Howard County)

Grace Whipple (Montgomery County)

MASC FALL Training event

WHEN: Wednesday, September 22

9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.

WHERE: Catonsville Senior Center 501 N. Rolling Road Catonsville, MD 21228

The cost is only $10 for MASC members and $15 for guests.

Includes a light continental breakfast. Questions? Call Ashaki Innis at 410-887-6887 or email at ainnis@baltimorecountymd.gov

How To Deal With Conflicts in Senior Centers Using the Conflict Resolution Method Presented by Community Mediation Maryland

Registration forms can be found on the MASC website (www.marylandseniorcenters.com)

2010 annual Programs of excellence awards

Here are the award winning entries for the 2010 MASC Annual Programs of Excellence Awards. The awards were presented at the MASC Annual Meeting on Friday, June 18, 2010. All winners received a plaque to display at their center. Congratulations to the winners and honorable mentions, and thank you to everyone who submitted programs. Descriptions of

each program submitted can be found in the Program Award Book.

Fundraising Award: "Stationary Bike-A-Thon" by Essex Senior Center

Honorable Mention: "Crablico Downs" by Indian Head Senior Center

Special Events Award: "Mind, Body and Spirit" by Southern Pines Senior Center

Honorable Mention: "Wall of Heroes" by Elkton Center, Cecil County

Nutrition, Fitness and Health Promotions Award: "Ask Nurse Steve and Omelet Bar" by Urbana Senior Center

Honorable Mention: "Brain Vitality Boosters Program" by Grantsville, Friendsville and Mary Browning Senior Centers

Educational Award: "Historical Perspectives" by Pikesville Senior Center

Honorable Mention: "Treasure the Chesapeake: The World is Your Oyster" by Waldorf Senior Center

Leadership, Civic Engagement and Community Development Award: "Bingo for Books" by Seven Oaks Senior Center

Honorable Mention: "The Ladybug Project" by Elkton Center, Cecil County

Expressive and Creative Arts Award: "Beach Combers Sculpture" by Calvert Pines Senior Center

Honorable Mention: "Writing Workshop with Local Author, Shana Johnson” by Essex Senior Center

MASC ANNUAL MEETING

“Pearls of Wisdom”

The MASC Annual Meeting “Pearls of Wisdom” was held at Herrington on the Bay in Anne Arundel County on June 18, 2010. Following the welcome by Jill Hall, outgoing President of MASC, attendees were delighted by the Keynote Speaker, Lynne Brick, of Brick Bodies and Lynne Brick Health Clubs, as she

spoke about active aging. Following our Keynote Speaker, we held a training on “Clear Your Desk, Clear Your Mind” presented by Katherine Trezise, Founder and President of Absolutely Organized. After lunch we heard from several past MASC

presidents about what MASC accomplished during their tenures, then Maryland Department of Aging Secretary Gloria Lawlah installed the new Board of Direc-

tors for 2010-2011. Then it was time to present the always popular Program Awards . Each winner received an engraved plaque to take back to their centers. The day ended with some fun raffle prizes, and each attendee received a special

gift, a crystal clamshell with a pearl, to commemorate the “Pearls of Wisdom” we heard throughout the day.

Special thanks to:

MASC Board

Our Speakers Gloria Lawlah, Lynne Brick and Katherine Trezise

Our Program Awards Judges E. Mark Knabenshue from Hancock County, West Virginia

and Elsa Munoz from Corpus Cristi, Texas

Our Program Awards Booklet Publisher Sue Brooks

Our Host, Food and Beverage Provider Herrington on the Bay

Our Raffle Prize Donors Suzie Antkowiak, Nicole Sheehan and Dawn Lewis

Our Favor Sponsor MJM Innovations

Zoomobile Visits Overlea Senior Center Overlea Senior Center had great fun with The Maryland Zoo Zoomobile on

Thursday, July 22 when they hosted an Intergenerational Event for grandparents and grandchildren. The children, 25 in all, had fun dressing up like a ladybug,

parrot, fish, frog, rabbit and spider. Animal friends from the zoo included a Ma-caw, Chinese Alligator, Flemish Giant Rabbit and Screeching Cockroaches.

The children enjoyed watching the Macaw dance as they sang Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star. They loved petting the rabbit and clustered together for safety when

the alligator came out of his container. The cockroaches brought sounds of “yuck” from children AND adults. Following the program everyone enjoyed ice cream, animal crackers and punch. It was a fun day for all ages! Special thanks to Mr. Charles from the Maryland Zoo for such a great program and free passes

for the children to come visit the zoo.

Contributed by Patti McDonnell

Middle and High School students enrolled in a volunteer service camp "Summer Madness" through Holy

Trinity Catholic Church in Glen Burnie (A.A.Co.) made five visits to Pascal Senior Center during July. Student

volunteers played games, conversed, and assisted with meal service.

Contributed by Nancy Allred

The Annual Anne Arundel County Senior Center Charter Fishing Trip, organized by the Arnold Senior Activity Center, was once again a great success. On June 9, fifteen members from

several of the County’s senior activity centers enjoyed fishing on the "Patrick" out of Happy Harbor in Deale. Everyone enjoyed the day on the water and most went home with a sizable

rockfish ready to cook for dinner. Contributed by Claire Kelly

The largest rockfish, measuring 28", was caught by Henry DeBruin

Donna and David Provost are still happily fishing together after 42 years of marriage

Raymond Juers displays one that did not get away

Back of t-shirt

On July 29, Annapolis Senior Activity Center asked members to wear their center t-shirts in a

showing of center Spirit. Lots of center members

participated, demonstrat-ing how much they love, as the back of the shirt

says, their “Senior Playground.”

Contributed by

Becky Batta

Center members model their t-shirts

Grasonville Senior Center hosted a Sock Hop on July 27, 2010. Participants were entertained by Steve Moody "National DJ of the Year 2009,"

enjoyed a hot dog lunch, and ended the day with Root Beer Floats. Other festivities included

games, contests, nostalgic rock & roll concert posters, life size cardboard Elvis, and seven

classic cars on display. Seniors were invited to take photos in the cars; or even climb in the

back seat with their sweetie. It was a fun event and one we will continue each year.

Contributed by Arenthia Martin

The Allegany County HRDC Senior Centers are hosting a Senior Expo at the Allegany County Fairgrounds on September 22 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Highlights include:

· Dozens of vendors · FREE giveaways · Live entertainment by Johnnie Moore · Lunch (for a donation) · Senior Information · Health screenings · Bingo · Quilt show · And much more!

For more information contact Jill Garber at 301-783-1710.

Contributed by Jill Garber

ALLEGANY COUNTY HRDC SENIOR CENTERS

Roots of Steel Tuesday, August 17, Dinner at 4:00 p.m. and Seminar at 4:30 p.m. Travel back in time with Deborah Rudacille, author of “Roots of Steel.” Deborah will recall intimate and in-depth stories of the former Bethlehem Steel plant, once Baltimore’s economic powerhouse, now Russian-owned and drastically downsized. A book signing follows her presentation.

Harbour City Music Company Tuesday, August 31, Dinner at 4:00 p.m. and Entertainment at 4:30 p.m. Barbershop, which is a part of our American musical heritage, began years ago on street corners and has developed into a technically precise and challenging musical medium. It strives to per-fect the balance and harmony of four well-matched voice parts. You'll know it when you hear the first barbershop chord really ring with the sounds of the Harbour City Music Company. This dynamic group of women recently won the 2010 International Harmony Achievement Award in Nashville, Tennessee. Cost is $6.00.

Search Your Heart Series Wednesday, September 8- October 6 at 10:00 a.m. BCDA & the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association presents this series of educa-tional workshops to empower you to reduce your risk for heart disease and stroke. The group will

discuss the importance of proper nutrition and the need for physical activity. Anna Dorothy Zink, R.N., BCDA, will facilitate this series.

Traveling Music Show Tuesday, September 28, Dinner at 4:00 p.m. and Entertainment at 4:30 p.m. This fun, interactive, toe tapping, hands clapping presentation will be sure to leave a smile on your face and a fire in your heart. Please purchase tickets in advance at the front desk. Cost is $6.00.

Contributed by Marie Dix

Understanding Money and Credit Wednesday, September 8 at 1:00pm Rosemary Hill will be here to explain how to allow money and credit work for your benefit. Charles Town Races and Slots Thursday, September 23 from 9:00am – 3:00pm DSCSI will sponsor this fun trip to Charlestown Races and Slots. Please contact Diane Kavanagh for more information @ 240-777-6995

Cholesterol Screening and Other Screening Test Wednesday, September 29 from 9:30am – 11:30am Shady Grove Hospital will provide this screening. For more information for test, screening, and prices please call 1-800-542-5096.

Osteoporosis Screening Monday, October 4 at 1:00pm Shady Grove Hospital will have Osteoporosis Screening for any person interested in having this screening. Please call and sign up at the front desk. Cost to be announced.

Contributed by Tony Edghill

August 25: There will be an annual Picnic and Fun Fitness Fair at the community park in Friendsville. Secretary Lawlah has been invited to present the Governors Leadership

in Aging Award to Peggy Santamaria. There are 18 fun fitness stations and prizes for participating.

September 22: A health screening fair is scheduled at the Grantsville Senior Center from 9 am to 12 noon. Some of the screenings scheduled are skin cancer, blood pressure, BMI,

depression, balance and fall, hearing, nutrition and vision. Contributed by Suzanne Carley

During this past year, Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks Seniors Division conducted oral histories with many of the

African American tennis pioneers who were instrumental in break-ing down the barriers of racial discrimination on the tennis courts of

Druid Hill Park back in the days of segregation and Jim Crow Laws. On Saturday, July 17, the group shared their powerful stories

and recollections with others at the Reginald F. Lewis African American Museum in Baltimore City. A video presentation of

memories from other tennis pioneers who were unable to attend was shown and a lively panel discussion was held afterwards. Jewish

tennis players were also not allowed on the main courts and many played on the "colored courts" and developed lasting friendships

with those African American tennis players. Several tennis greats, along with many others who just loved the game of tennis, learned

and polished their tennis skills on those segregated courts. One player, Ann Koger, even went on to compete in the nationally

known Virginia Slims Tournament. The program touched upon the life skills gained and the beneficial social networking provided to

those who were active on the "colored courts" of Druid Hill Park. The panel ended the discussion with the hope that today's ur-

ban youngsters should have the opportunity to learn the game of ten-nis and its many inherent benefits. As the 150th Anniversary of

Druid Hill Park approaches, this group of Tennis Pioneers will assist with plans for the upcoming fall celebration.

Contributed by JoAnn Cason

Baltimore City Health Department CARE Services

Waxter Center for Senior Citizens 1000 Cathedral Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21201 (410) 396-1324

Kenya Cousin, Senior Center Manager

Saturday, October 30, 2010

1950s Memphis, Tennessee - He’s White – She’s Black – They’re in Love Is the world really ready for drama being stirred up?

For Information and Reservations Contact Marvin Brinkley at (410) 396-1324

$220.00 Per Person Package Includes:

Free Time for Shopping and Exploring A Broadway Show With Heart, Soul and Energy “Memphis”

An Exciting Dinner at L’Allegria Restaurant Taxes and Meal Gratuities

Round Trip Motor Coach Transportation

7:00 a.m. Bus departs from Waxter Center for New York City – Rest stop along the way 11:00 a.m. Bus arrives in New York City – Enjoy shopping and lunch on your own 1:30 p.m. Bus departs for the theater 2:00 p.m. Showtime for “Memphis 5:00 p.m. Bus departs for dinner 5:30 p.m. Dinner at L’Allegria Restaurant – Choice of entrees 7:00 p.m. Bus departs for Baltimore 11:00 p.m. Approximate time bus will arrive at Waxter Center

Senior Day at Pleasant Yacht Club Saturday, September 11, 2010

1800 Wharf Road-Sparrows Point, Maryland 21219 Your ticket price of $20.00 includes transportation, food, music, dancing

and much more. The bus leaves Waxter Center at 12:00 p.m. and returns to Waxter at 4:30 p.m. Limited tickets are available, first come first served. See Marvin Brinkley for tickets. This event is sponsored by the Waxter Advisory Council and Pleasant Yacht Club.

All proceeds will go toward The Waxter Carpet Fund.

Shopping at Prime Outlets at Hagerstown Lunch at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Friday, September 17, 2010 Tickets cost $30.00 per person. The ticket price does not include lunch.

The bus leaves Waxter Center at 9:00 a.m. and returns at 5:00 p.m. Reserve your seat today. For ticket information contact Marvin Brinkley

at 410-396-1324.

The pleasure of your company is requested at the Fall Harvest Moon Ball

to benefit the Waxter Center for Senior Citizens Saturday, October 16 from 6:00 p.m.—11:00 p.m.

Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Center 847 North Howard Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

TICKET INFORMATION: Cost is $50.00 per person.

A deposit of $25.00 per person will reserve your ticket. Tickets must be paid in full by September 17. No

exceptions. This event is open to the public. For ticket information contact Verna Kindle at 410-396-1324.

Make Checks Payable To: Waxter Auxiliary

Waxter Center for Senior Citizens Attn: Verna Kindle

1000 Cathedral Street-Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Cocktail hour begins at 6:00 p.m., Dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m.,

followed by live entertainment and dancing. Black tie

optional.

MENU: Appetizer: Cocktail

Shrimp, Assorted Cheese, Assorted Vegetable w/Dip

Salad: Caesar Salad Side Dishes: Home-Style String Beans, Red Garlic

Potato, Rolls w/Butter Beverages: Lemon Ice Tea

Dessert: Carrot Cake w/Cream Cheese Icing

Main Entrees (Choose one from the following) :

New York Strip Steak, Crab Cake, Stuffed Chicken Breast, Peppered Seasoned

Salmon

Contributed by Verna Kindle

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Doors Open 12:00pm Games Begin 1:00pm

$20.00 Admission Package Includes 20 games, nine on sheet, straight bingo & 4 corners

Extra Packets $5.00 3 Special games available

Specials cost $2 each (or 3 / $5), three on, single sheet

Refreshments available Call to reserve your seat today!

(410) 827-6010

Grasonville Senior Center 4802 Main Street, Grasonville 21638

To benefit Grasonville Senior Center Fitness Room Equipment

Contributed by Arenthia Martin

The Parkville Senior Center is sponsoring the following programs. Call 410-887-5338 for more information.

Hot August Night Car Show Friday, August 13 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Hot rods, antique cars, food, music and more. Something for the entire family. This program is free and open to the community.

A Tour of Italy Wednesday, August 18 at 11:00 a.m. Denny Lynch will provide this educational slide presentation about Italy.

A Taste of Italy Wednesday, August 18 at 12:00 p.m.

Experience a taste of Italy! The menu will include the following: your choice of fettuccini, tortellini, penne, Alfredo sauce, marinara Sauce, Italian sausage, ground beef, shredded mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, Caesar salad, grilled vegetables, garlic bread, grape juice and Amaretto chocolate pudding. All this and a chef to serve you. Sign up by August 12.

Bull Roast Friday, September 24 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

This fun event will be catered by Milt’s Catering. The menu will include the following: potato salad, tossed Caesar salad, pasta, vegetable, homemade crab soup, baked beans, choice top round of beef, honey smoked pit ham, Italian sweet sausage, marinated grilled chicken, beverage, and dessert. Entertainment will be provided by Orlando Phillips. The cost is $25.00.

Contributed by Bonnie Riehl

The Adult Day Care of Calvert County will hold a fundraiser on September 25, 2010 from 2:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m. at the Huntingtown High School Auditorium. The show will feature performers 50 years and older. Prizes will be awarded to the top three performers. If you

have a unique act or talent, or would consider being a sponsor for this event, please contact Team Leader, Rhonda Crawley or Ed Sullivan** at (410) 535-0133. Tickets are on sale for $20. For audition forms, sponsorship forms, tickets and more information,

check out our website at http://adcofcalvertcounty.org/New-Ed-Sullivan-Show.php

Contributed by Rhonda Crawley

**“The New Ed Sullivan Show is a fundraiser for the Adult Day of Calvert County and is not affiliated in

any way with the original Ed Sullivan Television Show or its affiliates. Edward F. Sullivan is the Executive Director of the Adult Day Care of Calvert County and is not related to or affiliated with former 1950s-1960s

television host Ed Sullivan.”

“CRABS FOR WHEELS” COME SUPPORT AIM AT OUR

1ST ANNUAL CRABFEAST FUNDRAISER SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

3:00 PM UNTIL 7:00 PM

3900 ROLAND AVENUE, ST. MARY’S OUTREACH CENTER FELLOWSHIP HALL

CONTRIBUTION $45.00 PER PERSON

MENU INCLUDES ALL YOU CAN EAT CRABS, STEAMED SHRIMP, CHICKEN WINGS, RAW BAR, SALADS, SODA, BEER, DESSERT.

Name: _____________________________________________________ Phone #: _____________________email address_____________________ Number of Tickets# ___________________________________________ CALL THE ACTION IN MATURITY OFFICE (410) 889-7915 FOR MORE INFORMATION

Join AIM and St. Mary’s Outreach Center for an Ice Cream Social and

Presentation on Techniques for Exercising the Brain by Debbie Bena, RN

on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.

St. Mary’s Outreach Center Social Room 3900 Roland Avenue

Bring a sandwich to nourish the brain and we will supply ice cream for dessert with all the toppings.

Contributed by Liz from Action in Maturity