ARBUTUS SENIOR CENTER NEWSLETTER 855 A Sulphur Spring Arbutus, Maryland 21227 410-887-1410, 410-887-1486 Fax [email protected]

February 2016

Fitness Center

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Volunteer

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Day/Overnight Trips 3 Upcoming Events

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Programs/Classes

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February Activities

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Advertisements

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AARP Corner

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Lunch And Learn At Matthews 1600 Restaurant February 12, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wayne Schaumburg discusses “The Great Baltimore Fire of 1904”. Menu: Fresh Mixed Green Salad or Caesar Salad, Vegetable Du Jour, Seafood Annapolis, Beef Burgundy, Chicken Daniel, Rolls and Butter, Coffee, Tea, Sodas, Southern Pecan Squares, Lemon Bars, Blondies, Brownies, Cherry Cheesecake Bars. Door Prizes. $59.00. RSVP.

Center Staff Director Susan E. Patry Activity Specialist Teresa Reed Custodian Tavon Basden Angela Boone Home Team Danielle Singley Hours Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

New Enhance Fitness Classes Reduce the effects of Arthritis by moving and stretching to improving flexibility and strength through low impact aerobics and strength training exercises. Demonstrations on Wednesday, February 17 and Wednesday, February 24 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Session begins March 7 and ends May 13. Classes will be held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $25.00. RSVP please if you plan to attend the demonstrations.

Current Fitness Center Hours Monday Thru Friday Monday’s, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday’s, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday’s, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday’s, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday’s, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Improve your physique and enhance your overall well-being at our state of the art fitness center. Equipment includes 2 treadmills, 2 recumbent bikes, an elliptical machine, an upper body strength machine and a lower body strength machine. The fitness center also provides free blood pressure screenings to all center members. Professionally trained volunteer monitors are available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. They will supervise the fitness studio. Please wear proper shoes in the Fitness Room. Personal Trainer available. Fitness membership is only $60 a year or $15 for 13 weeks. Stop in to pick up your application. Individuals must be a current senior center member to participate in the fitness studio. Renew Your Membership Now And Donate To Our Enhancement Fund By now you should have received a phone call from a volunteer to remind you to come in and renew your membership. A special thanks goes to those 454 members who have already came in and renewed. Also, to those who have made a donation to our Enhancement Fund. Volunteer Opportunities Volunteers are needed to be Board Members, to model in an upcoming Fashion Show, for taking pictures of events, putting pictures in a Scrap Book, changing the message on the Marquee, inflating the Yoga Balls, taking items to SWES, creating fliers, helping with publicity, working in the Travel Office, leading trips, assisting with fundraising, wearing costumes at special events, registering new and old members, assisting at the Front Desk, Kitchen and Fitness Room. Upcoming Entertainment Irishman Chorale - Tuesday, March 15, 12:45 p.m., Thursday, March 24, Social Security Chorus, 12:45 p.m., Pascal Go Getters, Wednesday, March 30, 12:45 p.m., Roy Orbison Impersonator, Friday, April 22, 12:45 p.m. Deepest Sympathy Family of Gloria Johnson and Jacques Lederer Thinking Of You Susan Crooks, Nancy Gordy, Richard Gottal, Floridene Zamorano New Craft Class 3 D Decoupage, Thursdays, Feb. 11 to March 17, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Limited to 10 people. A sample of the project you would be working on is at the front desk. Cost for classes is $18.00. Taught by Marilyn Mengele. RSVP now. Thank You Arbutus Senior Center Council, Brightview Rolling Hills, Westgate Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center for donating money to the Senior Center so that we could provide some free lunches in December and January. Also, to Sarah Chrzanowski from Charlestown for serving as a Community Board Member. We wish you the best in your new position at Oak Crest. Wish List Books, Records, CD’s, DVD’s and Puzzles for upcoming Media Sale (April 6 thru April 8). Used handbags for spring project to benefit homeless women. Small items (travel size) to be put in purses such as tissues, flashlight, hand sanitizer, mints, shampoo, lotion, brush, comb, soap, nail file, nail clipper, toothbrush, toothpaste and deodorant.

Day And Overnight Trips Tuesday, March 8, Philadelphia Flower Show (National Parks Theme), Philadelphia, PA, $55.00 Wednesday, March 16, South Pacific, Toby’s Dinner Theatre, Columbia, MD, $70.00 Thursday, March 31, Harrington Casino, Harrington, DE, $30 (receive $15 free play, $7 off buffet) April 12 - April 17, Chattanooga, Tennessee, $819.00 per person (double occupancy) Friday, April 15, A Century Of Song Musical, Antietam Recreation, Frederick, MD, $65.00 Wednesday, May 11, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA, $55.00 Wednesday, June 8, Harrington Casino, Harrington, DE, $30 (receive $15 free play, $7 off buffet) Wednesday, September 14, Harrington Casino, Harrington, DE, $30 (receive $15 free play, $7 off buffet) Wednesday, November 2, Sister Act, Toby’s Dinner Theatre, Columbia, MD, $70.00

2016 County Holidays Monday, February 15 Monday, May 30 Monday, July 4 Monday, September 5 Monday, October 10 Tuesday, November 8 Friday, November 11 Thursday, November 24 Monday, December 26

Helping Hands, Hopeful Hearts For Those Grieving The Loss Of A Husband, Wife, Partner, Family Member, Friend Gilchrist Grief Services and Arbutus Senior Center will be baking cookies on Friday, Feb. 5 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The cookies will be delivered to Moveable Feast on Valentine’s Day. For more information on this special project or to register please call 443-849-8251.

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Spring Egg Hunt (Friday, March 25) Media Sale (April 6 - April 8) Fashion Show (April 20) Health Fair (April 28) Mother/Daughter Luncheon (May 6) Arbutus Arts Festival (May 15) Art Exhibit/Reception (May 21) All About Memories Concert (May 27) Flea Market (June 4)

Arbutus Senior Center Council President, Dyle Hatmaker Vice President, Gary Kohlweiler Secretary, Joan Branamen Treasurer, Jim Sanford Assistant Treasurer, Judy Lombardi Members at Large Marilyn Maitland, Lynn Gurtler, Nancy Cusic, Kathy Wood, Virginia Hoffman, Kathy Arnold, Mimi Dietrich and Lee Dukehart

Gift Basket Auction (TBA) Father/Son Luncheon (June 10) Christmas In July Sale/Shrimp Feast (July 28)

Immediate Past President - Donna Helm Community Board Members Joe Ambrose Jr. - Ambrose Funeral Home, Sean Conlon - Northwest Bank

THE DEPARTMENT OF AGING RECOMMENDS THAT YOU CHECK WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN ANY PHYSICALLY DEMANDING ACTIVITY. ALL PROGRAMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

DAY/TIME

ACTIVITY

INSTRUCTOR

LOCATION

FEE

11:00 - 11:45

Chair Exercise

Bill Gurtler, Volunteer

No Fee

11:00 - 12:00

Tai Chi

David Huya, BCDA

$10.00

12:00 - 3:00

Arts And Crafts Club

Sharon Long, Volunteer

Craft Room 1

No Fee

12:30 - 3:30

Pinochle

Volunteers

Game Room

No Fee

1:00 - 3:00

Quilting

Joann Dixon, BCDA

Multi Purpose Room

$10.00

9:30 - 11:30

Ceramics

Judy Stone, CCBC

Craft Room 2

$28.00

10:00 - 11:30

Line Dancing

10:00 - 2:00

Gin Rummy

12:30 - 3:00 1:00 - 3:00

Tuesday’s

$28.00 Volunteers

Class Room 2

No Fee

Beginner/Intermediate Chess/Pool Table

Game Room

No Fee

Bingo

Craft Room 1

No Fee

Wednesday’s 9:30 - 10:45

Low Impact Aerobics

Tammy Reisler, CCBC

Arbutus Rec Center

$27.00

10:00 - 12:00

Water Color

Steve Crooks, IC

Craft Room 2

$25.00

Bridge

Volunteers

Game Room

No Fee

Chinese Mahjongg

Volunteers

Craft Room 1

No Fee

Guitar

Mike Lorfing, Volunteer

Multi Purpose Room

No Fee

Water Color

Steve Crooks, IC

Craft Room 2

$25.00

10:00 - 2:30 (1st ) 10:00 - 3:00 (2nd & 4th) 11:15 - 12:15 1:00 - 3:00 Thursday’s 9:30 - 10:30

Yoga

Arbutus Rec Center

$25.00

9:30 - 10:30

Drums Alive

Multi Purpose Room

$25.00

10:00 - 12:00

Canasta

Class Room 2

No Fee

10:30 - 2:30 (2nd) 12:30 - 3:30

Bridge

Volunteers

Craft Room 2

No Fee

Pinochle

Volunteers

Game Room

No Fee

Tammy Reisler, CCBC

Arbutus Rec Center

$27.00

Friday’s 9:30 - 10:45

Low Impact Aerobics

10:00 - 11:30

Needlecrafts

Gretchen Kohlweiler, Volunteer

Craft Room 1

No Fee

10:00 - 2:00

Bridge

Volunteers

Class Room 2

No Fee

11:00 - 12:00

Tai Chi

David Huya, BCDA

Craft Room 2

$10.00

Coloring Book Club

Volunteer

Craft Room 1

No Fee

1:00 - 2:30

Upcoming February Events Tuesday, Feb. 2, 10 a.m. - Coffee, Juice, Bagels, Doughnuts And Conversation Thursday, Feb. 4, 2 p.m. - Learn About IPad/Tablets (Arbutus Library) Friday, Feb. 5, Noon - Pre Super Bowl Finger Food Lunch/Trivia, $4.00 (BMI) Friday, Feb. 5, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Baking Cookies For Moveable Feast Monday, Feb. 8, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Blood Pressure Screening Monday, Feb. 8, Noon - Chinese New Year Buffet, $9.00 Tuesday, Feb. 9, Noon - Home Cooked Meal, $4.00 Tuesday, Feb. 9, 12:45 p.m.- Mardi Gras Music - Bob Clark On The Keyboard Wednesday, Feb. 10, 11 a.m. - Brain Exercise With Robin, $1.00. (BMI)) Thursday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m. - Make a Flower Arrangement For Valentine’s Day With JoAnn, $5.00 Thursday, Feb. 11, 12:30 - Card Marking With Allison, $2.00 Thursday, Feb. 11, 2 p.m. - Music Apps On IPad/Tablet/Smartphone (Arbutus Library) Friday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m. - Discover New Ways To Eat Yogurt. Free Samples. Friday, Feb.12, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. - Lunch And Learn At Matthews 1600 Restaurant, $59.00 Wednesday, Feb. 17, 11 a.m. - Travel Committee Meeting Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2 p.m. - Enhanced Fitness Demo Thursday, Feb. 18, 2 p.m. - Social Media Apps - Twitter, Skype, Periscope, Etc. (Arbutus Library) Friday, Feb. 19, 12:45 p.m. - Learn About The Oblate Sisters Of Providence Monday, Feb. 22, 12:45 p.m. - Food AllergiesA..What You Need To Know Wednesday, Feb. 24, 10 a.m. - Fun With Chocolate/Make And Take With Nancy, $2.00 Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2 p.m. - Enhanced Fitness Demo Thursday, Feb. 25, 12:45 p.m. - Pizza/Salad Party And Karaoke, $3.00 Thursday, Feb. 25, 2 p.m. - Create An E-mail Account (Arbutus Library) Friday, Feb. 26, 12:45 p.m. - Watch The Movie “ Notebook”. Free Popcorn And Drink. (BMI) Monday, Feb. 29, 10 a.m. - Learn How To Make Bread Bowl Soups With Chef Charlene Monday, Feb. 29, Noon - Leap Year Party/Birthday And Anniversary Celebration ~RSVP Now For Activities You Want To Participate In~ (BMI = Brain Matters Initiative) *Raffle This Month - Bottle of Wine/Box Of Rheb’s Chocolates, 2 chances for $1.00*

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Computer/Cable Option Classes At Arbutus Library Brain Games On The Computer - Thursday, March 3, 2 p.m. (Brain Matters Initiative) Cable Options - Hulu, Netflix, Etc. - Thursday, March 10, 2 p.m. ~RSVP 7 days in advance to 410-887-1410~

. Future AARP Driver Safety Program Dates Friday, May 20, Friday, July 15, Friday, September 16, Friday, November 18, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. $15.00 for AARP Members, $20.00 for non AARP Members. Lunch available. Register now!

Free AARP Tax Preparation Thursdays, February 4 to April 14 You can sign up at the front desk or call 410-887-1410 to make your tax appointment. Appointments will be available at 9 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 12 p.m., 12:45 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. Note: feel free to make a donation to the center for having your taxes done here. Future Blood Pressure Screening Dates Monday, February 8,Tuesday, March 15, Friday, April 22, Friday, May 6, Friday, May 27, Friday, June 10,Thursday, July 28, Friday, August 12, Friday, September 30, Friday, October 28, Monday, November 21, Friday, December 16. Give Blood This Year The Arbutus Library and Arbutus Senior Center are again partnering with the American Red Cross. Blood Drives will be held on Wednesday’s this year. Here are the dates: March 30, June 8, September 14 and December 28. To register call 1-800-733-2767.

Department of Aging News and Events Guiding Your Path with Community Resources Directory Community Resources 2016 is Baltimore County Department of Aging’s (BCDA) annual publication printed in partnership with Baltimore City Government. Celebrating its 19th year, the publication provides the latest information and resources for older adults, baby boomers, caregivers, families, adults with disabilities and professionals. The content of Community Resources represents the foundation for making informed decisions. Please pick up your complimentary copy of Community Resources 2016 at your local senior center. Help celebrate the newest edition of this publication by sharing this powerful resource with your loved ones and friends. For more information about Community Resources 2016, please call 410-887-2594. To view Community Resources online, please visit www.baltimorecountymd.gov/communityresources.

Brain Matters Initiative Monthly Lecture Series February 9, 2016 at 3 p.m. - How to Save a Life As part of our Brain Matters Initiative for 2016, Dr. Jerold Fleishman, Section Chief of Neurology, Medical Director of the Stroke Program at Franklin Square Hospital will discuss how to recognize a stroke and what to do if you feel someone is having a stroke. He will also cover current treatments for a person experiencing an acute stroke. Join us for this FREE informative lecture at the Kotzen Auditorium at Franklin Square Hospital by entering through the Tower Entrance.

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Baltimore County Department of Aging Mission The Baltimore County Department of Aging strengthens lives by connecting individuals to community resources, programs and services.

MAP of BAltiMore County • 410-887-2594 • (maryland relay 7-1-1) [email protected] Maryland Access Point ( MAP) of Baltimore County is part of a nationwide effort to streamline access to support, services and benefits to older adults, persons with disabilities, their families and care providers. Center ConneCtion

Center Connection links persons age 60 and over who need support to activities and services provided by the senior center. Center Connection Specialists, operating in eight Baltimore County Senior Centers, maximize individual’s senior center experience by encouraging participation in activities, registering for classes/Eating Together, and connecting them with other members. Community outreaCh SpeCialiStS

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The Eating Together program provides a nutritious meal and socialization in over 40 County sites in senior centers, community buildings and senior residences. Residents aged 60 and over and their spouses of any age are eligible to participate in this program and are asked to make a voluntary, confidential donation. home team

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This community-based volunteer program provides social support to County seniors 60+ who are isolated and confined to their home. Through friendly in-home and telephone visits, volunteers offer the needed interaction, socialization and reassurance to help seniors maintain a higher quality of life with the ability to remain independent in their home longer. State health inSuranCe aSSiStanCe program (Ship) 410-887-2059 Trained volunteers answer questions regarding Medicare A and B, Medicare Advangtage Plans, Medicare Supplement Insurance (medigaps), Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part D), Medicaid and potential Medicare frauds. Also, callers are assessed for eligibility to obtain financial assistance to help with Medicare and prescription cost. inClement Weather poliCy It is the policy of the Baltimore County Department of Aging to open and fully operate its programs as scheduled. The effects of severe weather and concern for the safety of our constituents may, however, lead us to close centers, CountyRide, and other services/programs. When this or closing for any other reason occurs, media announcements regarding closures or late openings will ONLY be made on WBAL Radio, 1090 AM; WBAL-TV 11 and WJZ-TV 13. Information on closings and/or late openings will also be published on the Baltimore County web site, www.baltimorecountymd.gov. Senior Centers will open at 10:30 a.m. when a 2-hour delay is reported.

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