Silver Foxes Newsletter - September 2012 from the Takoma Park Recreation Department

7/31/2019 Silver Foxes Newsletter - September 2012 from the Takoma Park Recreation Department

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Special points of interest:

New Classespage 2.

Play Day/Touch-A-Truck

Eventspage 2.

Senior Services Meeting

page 2

Zumba Demopage 3.

Dance Eventpage 3.

Birthday Partypage 3.

Flu Shot Clinicpage 3.

Inside this issue:

News and Events 2, 3

Fitness/Health 4

General Classes

Art/Education

5

September Trips 6

August Trip Review 7

September Calendar 8

September

2012

Montgomery Countyeducators. This is a six-week class that will meettwo times a week. The 12classes are designed toprovide an introduction

to conversational Englishfor seniors whose firstlanguage is not English.Each class will focus onlistening, understanding,

Introduction toConversational English

for ESOL Seniors is awonderful new additionto the Silver FoxesSenior program. We

enthusiastically welcometwo new volunteerinstructors for this class,Marge Tolchin andSharon Levy, retired

speaking and pronuncia-tion through the study offamiliar, everyday eventsand situations in English.The class will be helpfulfor people who have all

levels of English speak-ing skills. Instruction isfree, however there is a$5 materials fee. Open toadults age 55 and older.

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 By all these lovely tokens, September days are here,

With summers best of weather, And autumns best of cheer.- Author Unknown

Introduction to Conversational English (Adults 55+)

Session I: Tuesdays and Thursdays,September 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, October 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18

1:00 2:30 p.m.

Session II: Tuesdays and ThursdaysOctober 30, November 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 27, 29,

December 4, 6, 11, 13.1:002:30 p.m.

Please Note: both sessions will cover the same material.

Senior Room, Takoma Park Community Center7500 Maple Avenue Avenue

Takoma Park, MD 20912

Registration is required. $5 materials fee is due with registration.Class size: Min. 6/Max. 12. For more information, please call 301-891-7280.


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Page 2Takoma Park Silver Foxes

Heres how to find the newsletter online:

Go to: www.takomaparkmd.gov/recreation

Click on this symbol:

Silver Foxes On-line.

The Game Room is available foradults age 55 and older to playpool and table tennis.

MondayFriday

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

Saturday

10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.

The Senior Room, located between the Computer Center and the Library,is a comfortable room for adults age 55 and older to read, play cards andboard games, and attend classes at various times each month.

MondayFriday

2:008:00 p.m.

Saturday

12:006:00 p.m.

Senior Services Meeting:

Thursday, September 27, 2012

9:30 a.m.

Azalea Room,Takoma Park Community Center7500 Maple Avenue

Seniors and Those Who Care For Them

Wow !Check

This Out!

Weve weathered a long hot summer, but now its time to return from vacations and join your friends for a

great season of activities. Upcoming programs include Computer, Yoga, Latch Hook, Tai Chi, and new ZumbaGold and Dance Movement workshops. See pages 3, 4 and 5 for more information about classes and events.

Takoma Park citizens of all ages are welcome to the 4th annual Play Day on Saturday, September 22, 2012.Have fun participating in a variety of good old-fashioned playful activities with your friends and neighbors.

There will be games, dancing, play, and music, and a lot of great vehicles at the Takoma Park RecreationDepartments annual touch-a-truck event. Join the fun on this playful day!

Annual Play DayAnd

Touch A Truck Events

Saturday, September 22, 2012Takoma Park Middle School

7611 Piney Branch Road11:00 AM2:00 PM

For more information go to:

www.takomaplays.com

www.takomaparkmd.gov/

recreation

Four computers* are available to seniors.*You need a Takoma Park Library card toaccess the computers.Food and drinks are not permitted in the

Senior Room.

Join our great group ofinstructors: left to right,Jane, Jim, Phil, Carol,June, and Kirk for a terrificnew season of classes.


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Dance Movement Workshop


11:15 AM12:45 PMFor adults age 55 and older.

Dance RoomTakoma Park Community Center

7500 Maple Avenue

Registration is required. For moreinformation, please call 301-891-7280.

Flu Shot Clinic


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

Lilac Room

Takoma Park Community Center

7500 Maple Avenue

A multigenerational dance company, Dance Exchange hasbeen a pioneer of dancing across boundaries of age, ability

and geography for 35 years. Join us for this movement work-shop employing a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approachto art-making in which we'll develop movement and text fromstory, current events, history and personal experience. Sharea story, stretch and expand your movement skills andexperience the joy of moving and creating art together.

Birthday Party(July, August and September)

Friday, September 14, 2012

1:002:20 PM - FreeFor adults age 55 and older.

Lilac RoomTakoma Park Community Center

7500 Maple Avenue

Drop-in, no registration is required. For moreinformation, please call 301-891-7280.

Seasonal Vaccine $25

Pneumonia $35

Walk-in basis, no appointmentnecessary. Only cash, check, andMedicare Part B will be acceptedas payment. Sorry, no insurance orHMOs can be accepted. You may not

get a shot if you are allergic to eggs,have a fever, or have Guillain Barre.

Join in theFun!


11:30 AM12:30 PMFor adults age 55 and older.Dance Room

Takoma Park Community Center

7500 Maple Avenue

Registration is required. For moreinformation, please call 301-891-7280.

Zumba is the Latin inspired dance fitness program that makes workingout fun! Zumba Gold was designed for the active senior, with less intensedance routines for beginners and older adults using modified movements.

The Zumba Gold workout provides participants with the opportunity toimprove balance, flexibility and cardiovascular strength. Join instructorDenny Montas for this free Zumba Gold demonstration workshop and seeif exercising to a lively beat is the workout you have been wanting to try.Limit 25 participants. Registration is required. Call 301-891-7280 formore information.


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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, however awaiting 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 certified

trainer. Registration is required. Dance Studio. Free.

Wednesdays, Ongoing 10:5011:50 a.m.*(No class 9/19/12, 9/26/12)

Fridays, Ongoing (No class 9/21/12, 9/28/12)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. Free.

Alternate Fridays, September 14, 2812:001:00 p.m.

Carol Mermey, RYT, will introduce you to the ways yoga can help you increase flexibility, strength, and bal-

ance, using a series of seated and standing poses. Learn breathing 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. Eight classes. Limit of 12 students. Dance Studio. Free.This class may be full due to its popularity, however a waiting list is available.

Gentle YogaNew Fall Session: 9/14/1212/28/12

Line Dance ExerciseBone Builders

Page 4Takoma Park Silver FoxesFitness and Health

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/Winter hours: Monday - Friday, 11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m., and Saturdays 10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.

Mondays,12:15 a.m.1:15 p.m.

Kirk Talbott will introduce you to the ancientChinese internalmartial art of tai-chi chuan, a

gentle moving meditation that improves health andrestores balance and calm. The class will emphasizerelaxation, posture, and breathing through the slow,integrated exercise of the traditional Yang-styleshort form. This class is for beginning students.

Dance Studio.Registration is required.Free.

Fall session: September 10 through December 17, 2012.

Gentle Tai ChiNew Beginners ClassLevel 1

*Note: 10 minutes earlier time.

Mondays, 11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.Wednesdays, 12:151:15 p.m.

Kirk Talbott will introduce you to the ancientChinese internalmartial art of tai-chi chuan, a

gentle moving meditation that improves health andrestores balance and calm. The class will emphasizerelaxation, posture, and breathing through the slow,integrated exercise of the traditional Yang-styleshort form. These classes for continuing students.

Dance Studio.Registration is required.Free.

Fall session: September 10 through December 19, 2012.

Gentle Tai ChiIntermediate ClassLevel 2


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General Classes

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. Free.

Needlework Get-together

Computer Classes (Session I: 9/12/1210/17/12)


Blood Pressure Screening

Thursday, September 2711:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.Adventist Healthcare will be doing a monthly bloodpressure screening. Drop-in. Senior Room. Free.

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

Mondays, September 10, 17, 24, October 110:00 a.m.11:00 p.m.

Latch hooks are used to knot pieces of yarn on a

canvas to make wall hangings, pillows, and small

rugs. Students will make a simple design on a 12

by 12 canvas. 4 weeks. Limit 6 students.

Registration is required. For more information,

please call 301-891-7280. Free.

Introduction to Latch Hook

Wednesdays, Sept. 12, 19, 26, Oct. 2, 10, 17

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

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. Limit six

participants. Instructors: Phil Shapiro, Jim Mueller

and Jane Hawkanson. Registration is required.

Six weeks. Computer Center.

ClassFee: $10 Payable to the City of Takoma Park.

*Library card fees: Free/Takoma Park residents, $37/ Mont-gomery County residents, and $60 non-Mont. Co. residents.

Bingo

Thursday, September 27

12:002:00 p.m.

Come and try your luck. Win a prize. Drop-in.

Senior Room. Free.

Latch hook, canvas and yarn.


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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:

Ellicott City, located in Howard County, Maryland, and ranking second in Money magazines Top 100 Best

Places to Live in America, includes a charming five block historic district lined with boutiques and bistrosalong the famous Main Street. Walkas much or as little you like as you explore the historic district on yourown. Bring your lunch, or spending money to buy lunch, and shopping. Wear comfortable walking shoes.Dress appropriately for comfort and the weather. Rain or Shine!

Date: Thursday, September 13, 2012 Time: 9:00 a.m.3:30 p.m.

Meet at Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Avenue. Bus pick up at Franklin Apartments,Mapleview Apartments, and Victory Tower only. Registration is required. Pre-registration/Registrationbegins on 9/4/12 at 8:45 a.m. Call (301) 891-7280 to pre-register, then fill out form by 9/10/12 or earlier.

No cost for transportation. You pay for your meals.

September 2012 Trips

1. 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. Do 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.

SeniorRequest

SeniorRequest

Baltimores Inner Harbor has been a major seaport since the 1700s, and recently a cultural center of Baltimore.

Located in the heart of the Inner Harbor on Pratt Street, Harborplace and The Gallery offer unique shopping

and diverse dining on the picturesque waterfront. Located around the Inner Harbor area is the National Aquar-ium, Maryland Science Center, Baltimore Maritime Museum, Geppis Entertainment Museum, Visionary ArtMuseum, and the Museum of Industry. Choose the sites you want to see. Walkas little or as much as youwant on your own to explore the Inner Harbor. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Dress for comfort. Rain orShine! Bring your lunch or spending money to purchase your lunch, shopping, and museum entrance fees.

Date: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 Time: 9:00 a.m.3:30 p.m.

Meet at Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Avenue. Bus pick up at Franklin Apartments,Mapleview Apartments, and Victory Tower only. Registration is required. Pre-registration/Registration

begins on 9/4/12 at 8:45 a.m.Call (301) 891-7280 to pre-register, and then fill out the form by 9/13/12 or earlier.No cost for transportation. You pay for your meals and museum fees.


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Come to the Crossroads

Farmers Market whereyou will find plenty offresh produce and othergoodies.Dont Forgettobring yoursenior IDcard, senior FMNPcoupon, IndependenceCard and/orWIC FVCand FMNP coupons!Takoma Park Recreation

Department and Cross-

roads Farmers Market,Inc. are co-sponsoringfree transportation forseniors this summer:

May 16October 31

3:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.

No transportation: May 30,June 13, July 4, and August 8.

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Crossroads Market

is Open:

Wednesdays,

May 16October 31

2:306:30 p.m.

7676 New Hampshire Avenue,

Takoma/Langley Crossroads

Look for the pick-up/

drop-off time scheduleflyers at Takoma ParkCommunity Center(7500Maple Avenue) and seniorhousing. For informationabout bus service, and tocontact the market, pleasecall: 410-984-7717

or

That meansfresh local produce!

[email protected]

Clockwise top left: Eula poses with President Lincoln; Maria, Diane, Eula, Doris and Yolanda take in the sights; Albaenjoys the museum displays; Margo reads about the Civil War; our special guest and Takoma Park Historian, DianaKohn delighted us with related historical fun facts; and Anna checks out the 1864 Philadelphia Sanitary Fair quilt signedby President Lincoln, members of his Cabinet, northern generals and other prominent public figures. Photos by Paula Lisowski


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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

Center Closed

For Holiday

Weekend

2

Center closed for

Holiday Weekend

3

Labor Day

Holiday

Center Closed

4

Bone Builders

10:3011:30 a

Table Tennis

11:30 a1 p

5

Line Dancing

10:5011:50 a

Table Tennis

11:30 a1 p

No Computer Class

Tai Chi Class

Level Two

12:151:15 p

6

Bone Builders

1011 a

Table Tennis

11:30 a1 p

Demo. Workshop

11:30 a12:30 p

7

Bone Builders

10:3011:30 a

Table Tennis

11:30 a1 p

Evening Line Dance

6:307:30 p

8

Table Tennis

10:00 a

12:00 p

9

Center closed on

Sundays

10Bone Builders

1011 a

Latch Hook Class

1011 a

Tai Chi Level Two

11:00 a12:00 p

Table Tennis

11:30 a1 p

Needlework

Get-together

11:30 a1 p

New Tai Chi Class

Beginners-Level One

12:151:15 p

11

Bone Builders

10:3011:30 a

Table Tennis

11:30 a1 p

New ESOL Class -

Conversational

English- Begins

12:30 p

12

Line Dancing

10:5011:50 a

Table Tennis

11:30 a1 p

Computer Class

Fall Session I begins

11:30 a1:30 p

Tai Chi Class

Level Two

12:151:15 p

13

Bone Builders

1011 a

Table Tennis

11:30 a1 p

New ESOL

Conversational

English Class

12:30 p

Trip to Historic

Ellicott City

9 a3:30 p

14

Bone Builders

10:3011:30 a

Table Tennis

11:30 a1 p

Gentle Yoga

121 p

Birthday Party

12:30 p.m.

Evening Line Dance

6:307:30 p

15

Table Tennis

10:00 a

12:00 p

16

Center closed on

Sundays

23

Center closed on

Sundays

30

17Bone Builders

1011 a

Latch Hook Class

1011 a

Tai Chi Level Two

11:00 a12:00 p

Table Tennis

11:30 a1 p

Needlework

11:30 a1 p

New Tai Chi Class

Beginners-Level One

12:151:15 p

24

Bone Builders1011 a

Latch Hook Class

1011 a

Tai Chi Level I

11:00 a12:00 p

Table Tennis

11:30 a1 p

Needlework

11:30 a1 p

New Tai Chi Class

Beginners-Level One

12:151:15 p

18

Bone Builders

10:3011:30 a

Table Tennis

11:30 a1 p

New ESOL Class

12:30 p

Trip to Baltimores

Inner Harbor

9 a3:30 p

25

Bone Builders

10:3011:30 a

Table Tennis

11:30 a1 p

New ESOL Class

12:30 p

19

No Line Dancing

Table Tennis

11:30 a1 p

Computer Class

11:30 a1:30 p

Tai Chi Class

Level Two

12:151:15 p

26

No Line Dancing

Table Tennis

11:30 a1 p

Computer Class

11:30 a1:30 p

Tai Chi Class

Level Two

12:151:15 p

20

Bone Builders

1011 a

Table Tennis

11:30 a1 p

Dance Workshop

11:15 a12:45 p

New ESOL Class

12:30 p

27

Bone Builders

1011 a

Table Tennis

11:30 a1 p

Flu Shot Clinic

11 a1 p

Blood Pressure

11:30 a12:30 p

Bingo

122 p

New ESOL Class

12:30 p

21

Bone Builders

10:3011:30 a

Table Tennis

11:30 a1 p

No Evening Line

Dance

28

Bone Builders

10:3011:30 a

Table Tennis

11:30 a1 p

Gentle Yoga

121 p

No Evening Line Dance

22

Table Tennis

10:00 a

12:00 p

Play Day

10 a1 p

29

Table Tennis

10:00 a

12:00 p

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

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Flu Shot ClinicThursday, September 27, 2012Takoma Park Community Center

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

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