silver foxes newsletter - may 2011 from the takoma park recreation department

8/7/2019 Silver Foxes Newsletter - May 2011 from the Takoma Park Recreation Department

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Special points of interest:

Mardi Gras/Carnevale cover, continued page 7

Newsletter on-line Page 2

Tennis class page 2

Water Aerobics-PineyBranch Pool page 2

Focus on Seniors page 3

Active Adult Expo-page 6

Seniors Celebrate Mardi Gras Italian Style!

Inside this issue:

News and Events 2, 3

Fitness/Health 4, 5

Art/Education 5

May Trips 6

General Information 7

May Calendar 8

Takoma Park Silver FoxesMay 2011

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

Paula LisowskiSeniors Program Manager Takoma Park Recreation7500 Maple AvenueTakoma Park, MD 20912

[email protected]: (301) 891-7280

Wow!

"Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May." - William Shakespeare

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Judy is crowned Mardi Gras Queen!Story and more pictures on page 7.Photos by Paula Lisowski and Eric Rasch.


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Tennis Instruction Class

Meet at the Tennis Courts,Takoma Park Middle School

Fridays, May 6, 13, 20, 27,June 3, 10

4:00 5:00 PM

No cost. Registration andregistration form is requiredto participate in this class.Call 301-891-7280. 6 weeks.Limit 12 students. Open toadults age 55 and older.

Are you aware of thehealth benefits of play-ing tennis? According toDr. Gordon Blackburn,Ph.D., of the Miller Family Heart & Vascu-lar Institute, playingtennis on a regular basisis a good way to getaerobic exercise, burn

calories, lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease, and im-

prove agility and bal-ance. In addition, tenniscan offer players an

opportunity to socialize.www.clevelandclinic.com

So, if you are ready tocome to the courts, getsome fresh air, and takeyour stress out on thatlittle yellow ball, joinPat Rumbaugh, aTakoma Park residentand award winning ten-nis coach, who will leada tennis instructionalclass for seniors thisspring. Beginners andmore experienced stu-dents are welcome.

cal, but you dont haveto wait for the mail. Alimited mailing list willstill be available for those who do not havecomputer access. Copiesof the newsletter willcontinue to be handdelivered to the senior

housing buildings in Ta-koma Park. Additionalcopies will be availablein the Senior Room andthe Recreation Depart-ment. For more informa-tion, please callPaula Lisowski at (301)891-7280.

The Silver Foxes News-letter is now on theTakoma Park Recreationweb site. All you needto do is click on theSeniors icon and bringup the current newsletter.

Not only is this more eco-friendly and economi-

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Silver Foxes Online!

Heres how to find thenewsletter online:Go to:www.takomaparkmd.gov/recreationClick on this symbol:

New class...Introduction to Tennis with Instructor Pat Rumbaugh

Seniors had fun at the

Piney Branch Pool OpenHouse on Tuesday, April5, 2011. They learnedabout the pool, met poolstaff , and tried out a water aerobics class. Manythanks to Joyce Seamensfor providing this opportu-nity. For pool informa-tion, see page 7.

Great Fun at the Piney Branch Swimming Pool Open House

Anne LeVeque giveswater aerobics instruc-tions with a smile. Caroline, Colleen and Susan have fun in the

water and get some great exercise too.Lifeguard ClaudeThompson wel-comes seniors.

Instructor Pat Rumbaugh


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the volunteers are pic-tured here, left to right,Steve Kaufman, KathyThomas and Pat Byron.We look forward to nextyears service.

We gratefully acknowl-edge the retired servicevolunteers who providedfree tax aide to seniorsand other citizens inTakoma Park. Some of

Focus on Seniors...Susan Roche, Volunteer, Educator and Poet


On the way to Wildrose Peak

At noon only old stories tellthemselves

the ones we know by heart

they strike us straight downlike punishing light

they seem bright because they push shadows

downdown below the bottom stems of

low desert grassesso that for a time we might believethe certainties of noon

like the old storieswe know by heart

but the merely visiblereflects so little back like an iron fence polerusted into placenot even warm to sun-touch

unyielding

it is crooked light we needtelling stories on the slant

sideways lightreveals

the folds in the earth hills plays with shadows

shines new storiesthat our hearts want to learn

new stories that the straight-down sunsmashes into only oneending

AARP/RSVP Tax Service helpful to our communitySusan Roche, 2010

Susan Roche loves toslide on the words of a

poem, down into the

spaces floating beneaththe words. After a career of teaching and trainingin both West Africa andthe U.S., she has beenspending more timewandering in the beautyof grasslands and deserts

reading about them,making collages inspired

by them, and writing po-

etry that seems to bubbleup from inside thoselands. She wrote this

poem in CaliforniasDeath Valley NationalPark, where the lowest

point in our hemispherestarts rising up to highmountains. - Susan Roche

Susan Roche, and Wildrose Peak, Death ValleyNational Park, below.

Photos by Bill Rau.


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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 class may be full due to the popularity of the class.

Bone Builders consists of three parts: balance exercises,weight training and discussion concerning diet, safety andexercise. This program, in partnership with MontgomeryCounty, uses trained RSVP volunteers supervised by a certi-fied trainer. Registration required. Dance Studio. No cost.

Wednesdays, Ongoing, (No class on 5/25/11) 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

Fridays, Ongoing,(No class on 5/6/11, 5/27/11)

6:30 7:30 p.m.Barbara Brown instructs this line dancing class anddemonstrates how exercise can be fun with music. Noexperience necessary so come and enjoy the activity.Registration required. Dance Studio. No cost.

Alternate Fridays, Winter SessionMay 13, 2712:00 1:00 p.m.

Carol Mermey, RYT, will introduce you tothe ways yoga can help you increase flexi-

bility, strength, and balance, using a seriesof seated and standing poses. Learn breath-ing and relaxation techniques. Beginnersand experienced students welcome, work atyour own level. You must have a yoga mat,and bring it to class. Registration required.Dance Studio. No cost. 5/13/11 8/19/11.

Gentle YogaLine Dance Exercise

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays ongoing 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m.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

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Fitness and Health

Square Dancing

All programs take place at the Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Avenue, unless otherwise noted.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

Monday - Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (No Wednesdays), and Saturdays 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

Thursdays, May 5, 12 Beginners Class 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.Thursdays, May 5, 12 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 of Square Dance or add on to your square dancing skills. Choose the class thats right for you, beginners andmore advanced students, singles and couples welcome. Both classes are eight week sessions: 3/17/11-5/12/11. Azalea Room. Registration required. Fee: $16 per person/per 8 week class.


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Fitness and Health, continued, Art and Educational

Wednesdays, May 4, 11, 18, 2511:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m.

Never too late to get on the information highway!Learn to use the internet, a word processing program,and email. You need a Takoma Park Library card totake this course. Six weeks. Instructors: Phil Shapiro,Jim Mueller and Jane Hawkanson. Registration re-quired. Computer Center.Fee: $10 Payable to the City of Takoma Park.

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

Knit Your First Sweater

Thursday, May 2612:00 2:00 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 or pick-up.

Computer Classes Introduction to Tennis


Blood Pressure Screening Bingo

Thursday, May 26 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

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

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

Fridays, May 6, 13, 20, 274:00 5:00 p.m.Pat Rumbaugh, a Takoma Park resident and awardwinning tennis coach, will lead a tennis instructionalclass for seniors. Beginners and more experiencedstudents welcome. Six weeks. 5/6/11 6/10/11.Registration is required. No cost.

Meet at the Takoma Park Middle School tenniscourts.

Mondays, May 2, 9, 16, 23, June 610:30 a.m. 12 NoonAre you tired of just knitting scarves? Let ushelp you knit your first sweater. Instructor JuneGable will help you knit a lovely pull-over longsleeve sweater using a cotton blend specificallyselected for this project. You must already knowthe basic kitting stitches. (this class will notteach you how to knit). The stylish sweater youcreate is yours to keep, wear and show off toyour family and friends. $15 per person (cash or check only) payable to the instructor.Notice: you were required to register and attendthe first orientation meeting on 4/11/11. No lateregistration. Six Classes. Senior Room.

Needlework Get-together


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Patuxent River Refuge National Wildlife Center/Tram Tour, Laurel, Maryland


May 2011 TripsWalking/Stairs Guide: One shoe: Limited walking, no stairs.

Two shoes: Walking/Standing/may be stairs.Three shoes: Active walking/may be stairs.

Driving Distance Time: One steering wheel: 1 hour or lessTwo steering wheels: 2 hours or less

This symbol means the site iswheelchair accessible.

Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, the grand estate of Post Cereal heiress, Marjorie Merri-weather Post, sits on 25 beautiful acres in a residential neighborhood in northwest Washington.Come explore the art-filled mansion, 13 acres of formal gardens, a working greenhouse, and theMuseum Shop. Note: new lunch information. Option 1 : You may pre-order from the Hillwood

Caf (express dining sandwich and soup or salad, dessert and beverage - $19.95 includes tax andgratuity. Checks, made out to RA at Hillwood Museum 20721, must be received by PaulaLisowski, mailed, or in person by 5/16/11. This is the only way to guarantee lunch selection .Option 2 : Purchase lunch at the caf, no pre-order, take your chance, no guarantee of menu selec-tion availability. Option 3 : You may bring your lunch.

Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Meet at Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Avenue.Bus pick up at Franklin Apartments, Mapleview Apartments, and Victory Tower onlyRegistration is required call (301) 891-7280 to pre-register, forms due by 5/19/11 or earlier.$10 admission fee, per person, cash only. Bring with you on 5/24/11.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service facility, located on 12,841 acres, is the largest science and en-vironmental education center in the Department of the Interior. The Visitor Center provides visi-tors with interactive exhibits about global issues, wildlife habitats, and endangered species recov-ery efforts, and is surrounded by forests, lakes and trails. When we arrive at the National WildlifeVisitor Center we will board the Tram (all-electric, open air vehicle, wheelchair accessible) for a30 minute guided tour through forest, meadows, and wetlands. After the tram tour, you are free toexplore the Wildlife Nature Visitor Center. Bring spending money for lunch at a local restaurant.

Date: Thursday, May 12, 2011 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Meet at Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Avenue. Bus pick up atFranklin Apartments, Mapleview Apartments, and Victory Tower only.$4 admission per person. Bring cash on 5/12/11. Registration is required, call 301-891-7280 to pre

-register, then fill out registration forms by 5/9/11 or earlier.

Hillwood Estate/Gardens, Washington, D.C.

City of Gaithersburg has invited us for a free fun packed day at the Bohrer Park Activity Center. Enjoy in-teractive demonstrations, speakers, authors, performers, health screenings, pampering (free facials, massages),senior services information, seminars, dancing. Free light breakfast (bagel, coffee, juice). Bring your lunch .

Date: Monday, May 2 Time: 8:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m.

Meet at Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Avenue. Bus pick up at Franklin Apartments, Maple-view Apartments, and Victory Tower only. Registration is required. Please call (301) 891-7280 to pre-register.Registration forms are due on 4/29/11 or earlier.

*Just added*Active Aging Expo 2011, Gaithersburg, Maryland

SeniorsRequested

Trip!


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A great resource for you...the Senior Room Monday Friday 2:00 8:00 p.m.Saturday 12:00 6:00 p.m.Sunday Closed

The Senior Room is located on the second floor of the Takoma Park Community Center between the Libraryand the Computer Center. The Senior Room is a drop-in facility, and is open to all people ages 55 and older.Classes are held at various times throughout the week. Computers are available in the room for Senior useonly. Computer assistance is available in room A only. Please sign the log -in book upon entering the Senior Room. Food and drinks are not permitted in the Senior room except for City of Takoma Park events.

Please listen to your radio or television for possible

school closings or delays.If Montgomery CountySchools are closed due toweather condition, all Senior

program activities will becancelled. For information,call our weather hotline(301) 891-7101 ext. 5605.

Weather Pool Information/Hours


Piney Branch Swimming Pool (7510 Maple Ave., inside Piney Branch School) is open:Early Bird Swim: Monday Friday . 6:30 8:30 AM

Regular Swim: Monday- Thursday 4 9 PM (must be out of the pool by 9 PM).Sunday hours. 8 AM 5 PMHours and classes subject to change. Check the pool website: www.acsgw.org/pool.htmSenior rates are $3.50 per swim (or a pass for $35.00 12 swims). The pool offers reduced cost

passes for low income seniors.During pool hours, call (301) 891-8017. The lifeguards will answer this line, unless they are outon the deck, or if the pool has an unscheduled closure. You can always call Joyce Seamens,Director of Pool Operations, Adventist Community Services at (301) 565-0190.

Many Thanks to Pauline Millone, her long-time friend Anatasia, and her daughter Jenny for the wonderful food and music. Their contribution to theTakoma Park Recreation Department Senior Program was appreciated by allwho attended this special event.

Seniors enjoyed great food and each others lively company onTuesday, March 8, 2011 for our Italian style Mardi Gras/CarnevaleCelebration. Judy Pegues was crowned Mardi Gras Queen and cheer-fully presided over the afternoons festivities. We are grateful to theMillone family for the delicious food, and to Dana Jackson and her Afternoon Addition staff and children who covered the room with beau-tiful Mardi Gras decorations. A great time was had by all!

Pauline Millone


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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1Center closed onSundays

2Bone Builders10 11 aTable Tennis11:30 a 1 p

Sweater Knit10:30 a - 12 pNeedlework

11:30 a 12:30 pActive Aging Expo8:30 a 3:00 p

3Bone Builders10:30 11:30Table Tennis

11:30 a 1 p

4Computer Class11:30 a 1:30 pLine Dancing

11 a 12 p

5Bone Builders10 11 aSquare Dance Plus10 11 aSquare DanceBeginners11 a 12 pTable Tennis11:30 a 1 p

6 Bone Builders10:30 11:30 aTennis Class

Begins4 5 pNo Evening LineDancing

7 Table Tennis10:00 a 12:00 p


9Bone Builders10 11 aTable Tennis11:30 a 1 pSweater Knit

10:30 a - 12 pNeedlework

11:30 a 12:30 p

10Bone Builders10:30 11:30 aTable Tennis11:30 a 1 p

11Computer Class11:30 a 1:30 pLine Dancing11 a 12 p

12Bone Builders10 11 aSquare Dance Plus/Intermediate10 11 aSquare Dance

Beginners11 a 12 pTrip to Patuxent

9 a 3 p

13Bone Builders10:30 11:30 aGentle Yoga12 1 pTennis Class

4 5 pEvening LineDancing6:30 7:30 p

14Table Tennis10:00 a 12:00 p


16 Bone Builders10 11 aTable Tennis11:30 a 1 pSweater Knit10:30 a - 12 p

Needlework Get-together11:30 a 12:30 p

17 Bone Builders10:30 11:30 aTable Tennis11:30 a 1 p

18Computer Class11:30 a 1:30 pLine Dancing11 a 12 p

19Bone Builders10 11 aTable Tennis11:30 a 1 p

20Bone Builders10:30 11:30 aTennis Class4 5 pEvening LineDancing

6:30 7:30 p

21Table Tennis10:00 a 12:00 p


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Center closed Holiday

23Bone Builders10 11 aTable Tennis11:30 a 1 pSweater Knit10:30 a - 12 pNeedlework 11:30 a 1:00 p

30Center Closed Memorial Holiday

24Bone Builders10:30 11:30 aTable Tennis11:30 a 1 pTrip to HillwoodMansion/Gardens9 a 3 p

31Bone Builders10:30 11:30Table Tennis11:30 a 1 p

25Computer Class11:30 a 1:30 pNo Line Dancing

26Bone Builders10 11 aTable Tennis

11:30 a 1 pBlood Pressure11:30 a 12: 30 pBingo12 2 p

27Bone Builders10:30 11:30 aGentle Yoga12 1 pTennis Class4 5 pNo Evening LineDancing

28Center closed

Holiday

For information, please contact: Paula Lisowski,Manager, Seniors Program (301) 891-7280 May 2011

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