Silver Foxes Newsletter - October 2011 from the Takoma Park Recreation Department

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Special points of interest:

Special Events:

Halloween; Singing

cover page.

Open Art Studiopage 2.

Seniors Meetingpage 2.

City Eventspage 2.

History Seminarpage 3.

Lucky Bingopage 3.

Table Tennispage 3.

Halloween Parade and CelebrationOctober 29

Inside this issue:

News and Events

General Information

2, 3

Fitness/Health 4, 5

Art/Education 5

October Trips 6

Trip Review 7

October Calendar 8

Takoma Park Silver FoxesOctober 2011

The New Dimension

Singers want to take you

on a musical tour across

America. You will enjoy

many familiar tunes in-

cluding Georgia on My

Mind, Oklahoma, New

York-New York, Noth-

ing Could Be Finer than

to be in Carolina, and

many other favorites. The

performance will be

enhanced by delightful

props, dialogue, costumes

and choreography. Please

join us for thisfree event.

Philadelphia Avenue, and

ending at Piney Branch

Elementary School on

Maple Avenue. Join your

friends and neighbors in

the parade, or just come

to celebrate with refresh-

Takoma Park citizens of

all ages are welcome to

the annual Halloween

Parade and Celebration.

The festivities will begin

with a walking parade

from Carroll Avenue, to

ments, and live music at

the school. This event is

sponsored by the Takoma

Park Recreation Depart-

ment, with help from the

Takoma Park Lions Club.

Saturday Events:Canine Costume Contest 3 PM

(Takoma Park Community Center)

Annual Costume Contest 5 P

(Old Town Takoma)

Parade 5:45 PM

Celebration 6:15 PM

(Piney Branch Elementary School)

For more information, call

301-891-7290 or go to:www.takomaparkmd.gov/recreation

City of Takoma Park Seniors Recreation Program for Active Adults Age 55 plus

Paula LisowskiSeniors Program ManagerTakoma Park Recreation7500 Maple AvenueTakoma Park, MD [email protected]: (301) 891-7280

"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower." - Albert Camus

Rhythm on the Rails - Special EventRhythm on the RailsTuesday, October 18

12:301:30 PM

AuditoriumTakoma Park Community

Center, 7500 Maple Ave.For more information, please call301-891-7280.

New Dimension Singers


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place in the Art Studio.Expand your art skills orlearn new techniques. Becreative in a relaxed

atmosphere. The studioclasses are free, however,a registration form is re-quired to participate inthe classes.

2011 Fall Open Art Studios:Mondays, October 10

November 14

December 12

11:00 AM12:30 PMArt Studio,Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Ma-ple Avenue. For more information aboutregistration, please call 301-891-7280.

Welcome back AliceSimsto lead three newOpen Art Studio classesthis fall season. Begin-

ning this month onOctober 10 (yes, theCommunity Center isopen on Columbus Day),the first class will take

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Open Art Studio is Back!

Fresh Produce!

Come visit theCrossroads Farmers Market

7676 New Hampshire Ave.Takoma/Langley Crossroads.

Every Wednesday, throughOctober 26, 2011.

Free transportation byRecreation Bus.

Pick-up/drop-off time andlocation flyers available in the

Senior room, Takoma ParkCommunity Center, 7500 Maple Ave.

Pool Information

Heres how to find the newsletter online:Go to: www.takomaparkmd.gov/recreation

Click on this symbol:Silver Foxes On-line.

Sunday, October 2 - Takoma Park Street Festival - www.TakomaFestival.comSaturday, October 15 - Takoma Foundation Beer Fest - www.TakomaFoundation.orgSaturday, October 22 - Main Street Takoma Fall Clean-Up - www.MainStreetTakoma.orgSaturday, October 22 - Book Sale - Friends of the Takoma Park MD Library - www.FTPML.orgSaturday, October 29 - Halloween Parade & Celebration - www.TakomaParkMD.gov

October 2011 Events in Takoma Park

Piney Branch Pool (7510 Maple Ave., inside Piney BranchSchool) is open. For more information about hours andclasses, check out the pool website: www.acsgw.org/pool.htm

You may contact the pool at (301) 891-8017. You may also call Joyce Seamens,Director of Pool Operation, Adventist Community Services at (301) 565-0190.

Please listen to your radio ortelevision for possible schoolclosings or delays. If Montgom-ery County Schools are closeddue to weather conditions, allsenior program activities will becanceled. For information, callour weather hotline:(301) 891-7101 ext. 5605

Silver Foxes Seniors Advisory Group Meeting

Friday, October 7, 2011

12 PM, Senior Room

Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Avenue

Weather Info:

Paula says...Welcome Back

from your summer vacations...Please come to the Fall

Advisory Meeting


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Special Event - - Prince Georges County History PresentationPage 3Takoma Park Silver Foxes

Courtney Hobson, the

new Outreach and Tour

Coordinator for the

Darnalls Chance Houseand Museum in Upper

Marlboro, will be dressed

in period costume, and

will offer a 45 minute

PowerPoint presentation

on the colonial history of

Prince Georges County.

The program, entitled

Prince Georges

County: An 18th Century

Perspective covers the

founding of Maryland as

a colony, the types ofpeople who made up the

colony, its economy, the

founding of Prince

Georges County, and

some of the 18th Century

architecture that still

stands in the county.

There will be ample time

for questions and answers

during the presentation.This history presentationprecedes our trip toDarnalls Chance House

Museum in December2011.

Wednesday

October 12, 2011

121 PM

Lilac Room,Takoma Park Community

Center, 7500 Maple Avenue

Free

Once a month, a livelygroup of seniors get to-gether for a free and funsession of Bingo games

in the Senior Room at theTakoma Park CommunityCenter. As you see inthese pictures, everyone ishaving a great time...sowhy dont you come to the

next bingo, try your luckat winning a prize, andhave some fun too!

Lucky BingoThursday, October 27See page 5 for details.

Bingo is fun for everyone!

Judy, Lovina, Mary, Marc, Ann, Jennifer, and Susan are someof the seniors who came to the August 25 bingo. Ann is ready to win.

For more information,call 301-891-7280.

Darnalls Chance Museum

Back by Popular DemandTable Tennis Instruction ClassMary Beth Hatem, aTakoma Park residentwith 20 plus years ofexperience teaching,coaching, and competing

in tennis and table tennis,will offer a Table TennisBasics class for seniors

this fall. Ms. Hatem is aformer ranked table ten-nis player, and she hasbeen training with U.S.Olympian Amy Feng, atClub Joola in Rockville,Maryland. Please join

Mary Beth and yourfriends for this six-weektable tennis class that willcover the game basicsusing multi-ball training,

and game strategy. Noexperience is necessary.Beginner and intermedi-ate skill levels welcome.Mary Beths says her

passion is to help play-ers at all levels registerbig improvements andmost important of allhave more fun!

Table Tennis BasicsMondays,

October 10November 14

121 PM

$25 per person,per six week session.

Game Room,Takoma Park Community Center

7500 Maple Avenue

Registration is required. Regis-tration forms due by 10/7/11 orearlier. For more information,

please call 301-891-7280.Open to adults age 55 and older.

Mary Beth Hatem


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Mondays and Thursdays, Ongoing* 10:00 -11:00 a.m.

Tuesdays and Fridays, Ongoing* 10:30 -11:30 a.m.

*Please call (301) 891-7280 to check for new registration availability ineither session. The classes may be full due to their popularity, howevera waiting list is available.

Bone Builders consists of three parts: balance exercises,

weight training and discussion concerning diet, safety and

exercise. This program, in partnership with Montgomery

County, uses trained RSVP volunteers supervised by a certi-

fied trainer. Registration is required. Dance Studio. No cost.

Wednesdays, Ongoing 11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.

Fridays, Ongoing 6:307:30 p.m.

Barbara Brown instructs this line dancing class and

demonstrates how exercise can be fun with music. No

experience necessary so come and enjoy the activity.

Registration is required. Dance Studio. No cost.

Alternate Fridays,

October 7, 21Fall Session: September 9December 16.

12:001:00 p.m.Carol Mermey, RYT, will introduce you to

the ways yoga can help you increase flexi-

bility, strength, and balance, using a series

of seated and standing poses. Learn breath-

ing and relaxation techniques. Beginners

and experienced students welcome, work at

your own level. You must bring a yoga mat

to every class. Registration is required.

Dance Studio. No cost.

Gentle Yoga

Line Dance Exercise

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays

ongoing 11:30 1:00 p.m. (Fall hours)

Saturdays, ongoing 10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.

(No Wednesdays)

Come play this fun, energetic game. A great

way to improve eye-hand coordination: helpskeep the body healthy and the mind sharp.

Drop-in. Game room.**No cost.

Bone Builders Exercise Table Tennis


Fitness and Health

Square Dancing

All programs take place at the Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Avenue, unless otherwise note Advance registration is required for trips and classes. No registration is required for drop-in activities. Transportation is provided for trips and special events. Space is limited and requires advance registration. For more information please call Paula Lisowski at (301) 891-7280 or e-mail at [email protected]

**The Game Room is available for seniors to play pool, table tennis, basketball arcade and other active games.Fall hours: Monday - Friday, 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. (No Wednesdays), and Saturdays 10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. (No Mondays 10/1011/1

Thursdays, October 6, 13, 20, 27 Beginners Class 11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.Thursdays, October 6, 13, 20, 27 Intermediate Plus Class 10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.

Betsy Taylor instructs and calls fun and energetic square dancing routines. Come and learn the basics ofSquare Dance or add on to your square dancing skills. Choose the class thats right for you, beginners and

more advanced students, singles and couples welcome. Both classes are eight week sessions: 9/15/11-11/10/11.Azalea Room. Registration is required. Fee: $16 per person/per 8 week class.

Please note: No open play

Mondays 10/10/1111/14/

Table Tennis class in sessi

See page 3 for details.


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Fitness and Health continued, Art and Educational

Wednesdays, October 5, 1211:30 a.m.1:30 p.m. (Session I9/7/11-10/12/11)

Learn to use the internet, a word processing program,

and email. You need a Takoma Park Library card* to

access the computers, and take this course.

Instructors: Phil Shapiro, Jim Mueller and Jane

Hawkanson. Registration is required. Six weeks.

Computer Center.

ClassFee: $10 Payable to the City of Takoma Park.*Note: Library card fees: Free for Takoma Park Residents,

$37 Montgomery County residents, and $60 non-Montgomery

County residents. Library card fees are per person/per year.

Mondays, Ongoing

11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.

Are you bored sitting and knitting alone? Join us for

fun, conversation and support with your needlework

projects. Bring your projects with you. This is not an

instructional class. Drop-in. Senior Room. No cost.

Needlework Get-together

Thursday, October 27

12:002:00 p.m.

Come and try your luck. Win a prize.

Drop-in. Senior Room. No cost.

Transportation provided for Victory Tower, Frank-

lin Apts. and Maple View Apts. only. Call (301)

891-7280, 3 days in advance for pick-up.

Computer Classes


Blood Pressure Screening Bingo

Thursday, October 2711:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.

Adventist Healthcare will be doing a monthly bloodpressure screening. Drop-in. Senior Room. No cost.

After your screening, please stay for some games ofbingo...lots of fun for everyone.

Introduction to Mac Computers

Wednesdays, October 5, 121:002:00 p.m. (9/7/1110/12/11)

Have you ever wanted to learn the fundamentals of

using a Mac computer? Instructor Akili Brown will

begin a new course that will provide you with the

guidance, support and inspiration youll need to

learn the basic functions and terminologies of the

Mac OS X, and helpful tips and tricks, to get going

on creative projects. Six weeks. Registration is re-

quired. Multi Media Lab.Fee: $35 Payable to the City of Takoma Park.

Tuesday, October 4(We usually meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month. Call 301-

891-7280 to check if there is a change in the day or time.)

11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.

An apple a day may keep the doctor away, and

brain games may help keep Alzheimers away!

Enjoy a variety of cognitive puzzle challenges and

games. Have fun while doing something good for

your mind. Come and play. Dropin. Senior

Room. No cost.

Brain Games

Diane, Ruby, Mary and Caroline are ready for bingo


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Walking/Stairs Guide: One Shoe: Limited walking/no stairs.Two Shoes: Walking/Standing/may be stairs.Three Shoes: Active walking/may be stairs.

Driving Distance Guide: One steering wheel: 1 hour or less.Two steering wheels: 2 hours or less.

This symbol means the site is wheelchair accessible:

Trip # 1: Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets, Leesburg, VirginiaShop till you drop! Per your requests, we will visit this fabulous outlet center in Leesburg, Virginia. Youwill find 110 outlet stores, so you can start your holiday shopping early. Bring spending money for shop-

ping and to purchase lunch in the restaurants/food court in the outlet mall. Wear comfortable walking shoes. The outletmall is wheelchair accessible.

Date: Friday, October 14, 2011 Time: 9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.

Meet at Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Avenue. Bus pick up at Franklin Apartments, Mapleview Apart-ments, and Victory Tower only. Registration is required. Registration begins on 10/3/11at 8:30 a.m. Call (301) 891-7280 to pre-register, then fill out form by 10/12/11 (registration ends) or earlier.

No cost.

Trip # 2: The Brewmasters Castle, Dupont Circle, Washington, DCOktoberfest is being celebrated this month, and we will honor it in our own way with a tour of this fascinat-

ing historic site. The Brewmasters Castle, is the late-Victorian style home of German-American beer baronChristian Heurich, and is included on the National Register of Historic Places. Heurich was the citys most

successful brewer, and ran his brewery, on what is now the site of the Kennedy Center, until his death in 1945. Heurichshome, built in 1892, features original hand-carved fireplace mantles, gilt furniture, bronze statuary, an onyx and marblestaircase, decorative arts, musicians balcony, oak-paneled dining room, bierstube, gardens, and much more. Bringspending money to purchase lunch at a local restaurant. The site is wheelchair accessible.

Date: Friday, October 21, 2011 Time: 9:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.

Meet at the Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Avenue. Bus pick up at Franklin Apartments, MapleviewApartments, and Victory Tower only. Registration is required. Registration begins on 10/3/11 at 8:30 a.m. Call (301)891-7280 to pre-register, and then fill out the form by 10/17/11 (registration ends) or earlier.

$5 per person. Bring with you on 10/21/11.

How to register for trips:October 2011 Trips1. To begin the registration process, please call 301-891-7280 to include your name on a pre-registration list.

Note: This list will hold the participants place in line for 3 days to one week, depending on when the trip is scheduled in themonth. Registration for the current months trip (s) will usually begin on the first business day of the month. To insure

proper processing, it is best to speak directly with a Recreation Department staff person, and not leave a recorded message.

2. A Takoma Park Recreation Department registration form is required for each trip.Note: This form must be received by the end of the pre-registration period, or the participant will be removed from the list,and the space will become available.

3. Please register in-person, or mail the registration form to: Takoma Park Recreation Department, 7500 Maple

Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland 20912.

Note: We have a fair first come-first serve system for all participants. Trips are popular and fill up fast, so register early .If you have any questions, please call Paula Lisowski, Seniors Program Manager at 301-891-7280. You may also call thegeneral Recreation information line at 301-891-7290.


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A Great Way to End the Summer - - We had fun at theMontgomery County Agricultural Fair on August 16

Robert, Carmen, Iva,Adelaide, Doris, Sheila,Miriam, Ruby, Sue,Sam, and a dozenothers had a great timeat the fair!


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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1Table Tennis

10:00 a12:00

2

Center closed on

Sundays

3

Bone Builders

1011 a

Table Tennis

11:30 a1 p

Needlework

Get-together

11:30 a1:00 p

4

Bone Builders

10:3011:30 a

Table Tennis

11:30 a1 p

Brain Games

11:30 a12:30 p

5

Line Dancing

11 a12 p

Computer Class

11:30 a1:30 p

Intro to Mac Class

12 p

6

Bone Builders

1011 a

Square Dance

Classes

10 a12 p

Table Tennis

11:30 a1 p

7

Bone Builders

10:3011:30 a

Table Tennis

11:30 a1 p

Gentle Yoga

121 p

Advisory Group

12 p

Evening Line Dance

6:307:30 p

8

Table Tenni

10:00 a

12:00 p

9Center closed on

Sundays

10Bone Builders

1011 a

Open Art Studio

11 a12:30 p

Table Tennis Class

121 p

Needlework

Get-together

11:30 a1:00 p

11Bone Builders

10:3011:30 a

Table Tennis

11:30 a1 p

12Line Dancing

11 a12 p

Computer Class

11:30 a1:30 p

Intro to Mac Class

12 p (last class)

Presentation

121 p

13Bone Builders

1011 a

Square Dance

Classes

10 a12 p

Table Tennis

11:30 a1 p

14Bone Builders

10:3011:30 a

Table Tennis

11:30 a1 p

Trip to Leesburg

9 a4 p

Evening Line

Dance 6:307:30 p

15Table Tenni

10:00 a

12:00 p

16

Center closed on

Sundays

23

Center closed on

Sundays

30

Center closed on

Sundays

17

Bone Builders

1011 a

Table Tennis Class

121 p

Needlework

Get-together

11:30 a1:00 p

24

Bone Builders

1011 a

Table Tennis Class

121 p

Needlework

Get-together

11:30 a1:00 p

31

Bone Builders

1011 a

Table Tennis Class

121 p

Needlework

Get-together

11:30 a1:00 p

18

Bone Builders

10:3011:30 a

Table Tennis

11:30 a1 p

Performance

12:301:30 p

25

Bone Builders

10:3011:30

Table Tennis

11:30 a1 p

19

Line Dancing

11 a12 p

No Computer Class

26

Line Dancing

11 a12 p

Computer Class

Session II Begins

11:30 a1:30 p

20

Bone Builders

1011 a

Square Dance

Classes

10 a12 p

Table Tennis

11:30 a1 p

27

Bone Builders

1011 a

Square Dance

Classes

10 a12 p

Table Tennis

11:30 a1 p

Blood Pressure

11:30 a12: 30 p

Bingo

122 p

21

Bone Builders

10:3011:30 a

Table Tennis

11:30 a1 p

Gentle Yoga

121 p

Trip to Castle

9a3p

Evening Line Dance

6:307:30 p

28

Bone Builders

10:3011:30 a

Table Tennis

11:30 a1 p

No Evening Line

Dance

22

Table Tenni

10:00 a

12:00 p

29

Table Tenni

10:00 a

12:00 p

Halloween

Parade,Costume

Contest, &

Celebration

38 p

For information, please contact: Paula Lisowski,Manager, Seniors Program (301) 891-7280

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