June 2016 Volume 30 Issue 6

The Edentimes June 2016 Volume 30 Issue 6 Edenforum The Rise of Duke Ellington The first day of June brings Seth Kibel back to Edenwald. Seth, one o...
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The Edentimes June 2016 Volume 30 Issue 6

Edenforum

The Rise of Duke Ellington The first day of June brings Seth Kibel back to Edenwald. Seth, one of the Mid-Atlantic’s premier woodwind specialists, will present The Rise of Duke Ellington, chronicling his rise from the most inauspicious of beginnings to become one of the greatest composers of the 20th century. Find out how The Duke made the transition from "hired help" to a pianist, composer, and bandleader second to none. Recordings and live performances by Seth on the saxophone, clarinet and flute will keep this presentation as lively and exciting as The Duke's music itself. See you there on Wednesday, June 1 at 7:30 in the auditorium.

Notes from a Colored Girl: The Civil War Pocket Edenforum is pleased to welcome Dr. Kay Whitehead on Monday, June 13 at 7:30 in the auditorium as she presents her book Notes from a Colored Girl. In her book she examines the life and experiences of Emilie Frances Davis, a freeborn twenty-one-year-old mulatto woman, through a close reading of three pocket diaries she kept from 1863 to 1865. Dr. Whitehead explores Davis's worldviews and politics, her perceptions of both public 1

and private events, her personal relationships, and her place in Philadelphia's free black community in the nineteenth century. Dr. Karsonya (Kaye) Wise Whitehead is Associate Professor of Communication and African and African American Studies at Loyola University Maryland; the Founding Executive Director of The Emilie Frances Davis Center for Education, Research, and Culture; a K-12 Master Teacher in African American History; an award-winning curriculum writer and lesson plan developer. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County in the Language, Literacy, and Culture program, her M.A. from the University of Notre Dame, Indiana in International Peace Studies.

Innocent: Confessions of a Welfare Mother Edenforum is pleased to welcome Barbara Morrison on Monday, June 20 at 7:30 in the auditorium as she tells us her story about life on welfare. Growing up in a prosperous neighborhood, B. Morrison was taught that poverty was a product of laziness and public assistance programs only rewarded irresponsibility. However, when her marriage soured, she abruptly found herself an impoverished single mother. Disowned by her parents and facing destitution for herself and her two small sons, she was forced to accept the handout so disdained by her parents and their world: welfare. This dramatic memoir tells how one woman finds and grasps the lifeline that ultimately enables her to become independent. Barbara Morrison, who writes under the name B. Morrison, is a Baltimore native who is the author of this memoir and two poetry collections, Terrarium and Here at Least. Barbara's award-winning work has been published in anthologies and magazines. She conducts writing workshops, provides editing services, and (as the owner of a small press) speaks about publishing and marketing.

Fact-checking in unusual times: The 2016 race for the White House How many times have you listened to a political candidate and said, along with the comedian, Bill Maher: “I don’t know for a fact [that he/she is lying] I just know it’s true”? PolitiFact is a fact-checking website that rates the accuracy of 2

claims by elected officials and others who speak up in American politics, from small inaccuracies to “pants on fire” misstatements. Their “truth-o-meter” should allow a more meaningful participation in the political process. Edenforum is pleased to welcome Jon Greenberg on Wednesday, June 22 at 7:30 in the auditorium to talk about fact checking during this presidential race. Jon is a staff writer with PolitiFact, the Pulitzer Prizewinning fact-checking news service. Since 2011, he has run claims from politicians, pundits, Facebook posts and tweets through the patented Truth-o-Meter. Most recently, Jon has helped launch PolitiFact’s partnership with Johannesburgbased Africa Check to assess statements tied to global health and development. He is a two-time winner of the Society of Professional Journalists investigative journalism award, and has degrees from Johns Hopkins University, Syracuse University and Harvard University.

First Dads “What kind of a father is a man? The question is so basic and potentially revealing of character, yet most presidential biographers barely discuss it. With insight, grace, and wit, Joshua Kendall delves deeply into the fascinating and often fraught relationships of presidents and their progeny. With meticulous research, he draws connections between presidential parenting styles and governing policies. Edenforum is pleased to welcome Mr. Kendall on Monday, June 27 at 7:30 in the auditorium. Joshua C. Kendall was born in New York City. He received his BA (summa cum laude) from Yale where he studied comparative literature. He also did graduate work in comparative literature at Johns Hopkins. For his excellence in reporting on psychiatry, he has received national journalism awards from both the National Mental Health Association (now Mental Health America) and the American Psychoanalytic Association. He lives in Boston where he has ample opportunity to indulge his love of squash. He is currently an Associate Fellow of Yale’s Trumbull College.

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The Future of American Democracy in a Diverse and Conflict-Ridden Environment Edenforum is pleased to welcome Michael Reisch on Wednesday, June 29 at 7:30 in the auditorium. Mr. Reisch will discuss The Future of American Democracy in a Diverse and Conflict-Ridden Environment. Michael Reisch is the Daniel Thursz Distinguished Professor of Social Justice at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, School of Social Work. A former Woodrow Wilson Fellow and Fulbright Scholar, he has held faculty and administrative positions at the University of Maryland, University of Michigan, University of California, Berkeley, University of Pennsylvania, San Francisco State University and the State University of New York, Stony Brook, and has been a visiting professor at universities in Europe, Asia, and Australia. In October 2014, he received both the “Teacher of the Year” award from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and the Significant Lifetime Achievement award from the Council on Social Work Education.

Hospitality Table Mixer The Welcoming Committee is planning another mixer on Wednesday, June 22 in the Valley Room for 16 people at four tables. As before, interested residents must sign up in the registration book. The first 16 people will be part of the mixer. There can be several alternates in case someone is unable to attend. The 16 will meet outside the auditorium at 5:00. It will give you a chance to dine with someone you don’t know, have never talked with, or you know only casually. We will make no effort to have husbands and wives or best Pianist Needed! friends together. Ladies and gentlemen as We have heard rumors that there well as couples are encouraged to are some of our residents that participate. There will be no hosts or play the piano. The Readers hostesses for the tables. If you are unable Theater will need some piano to attend please call Ramona Guth at 410players in the very near future for 764-7756. some of the up-coming shows. We would certainly appreciate some volunteers to lend us a Cashiers are desperately needed in hand and help us. Come and join the Country Store. Training is available. the fun. Please call Jerry Please call Marj Quigley at 410-296-0150 Mandelberg at 410-296-4034 4

Meet Helen Mullan

Meet Patricia Owens

A warm welcome to a gracious new resident here at Edenwald, Helen Mullan. At the end of April, she was found to be quite settled in her apartment, 413, and busy with getting pictures hung and involved with family members.

Patricia Owens was born in Baltimore and graduated from Mount Saint Agnes High School and Notre Dame College where she majored in math (because she liked it and it was easy!) After college she worked for a while at the Aeronautics Department at Johns Hopkins and then went to Germany for five years with Special Services, a civilian organization that works with the military. While in Germany she was able to travel extensively throughout Europe.

Helen Hiddlestadt was born in Baltimore and attended Kenwood High School. For five or six years after that she worked for a dental office and was responsible for making dental appointments. In 1944, just after the war, Helen married Joe Mullan. Helen and Joe reared their children in Stoneleigh where they stayed until they were grown. Believe it or not, she has six children, all born within ten years, 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Five of the six children live locally so, needless to say, she stays busy with family. Helen is delighted with her move to Edenwald: her apartment and the many people she has met. Helen emphasized her continuing involvement with her family while enjoying the pool and meeting new people regularly. Marj Quigley

When Patricia came home to Baltimore she worked for the Red Cross and became their Director of Youth Services, which started a blood donor program for high school students as well as a sign language class and a deaf awareness program. At the time she was living in downtown Baltimore. She then became head of Public Relations for the Baltimore Red Cross. Patricia was briefly married and, during that time, lived in Howard County. Patricia does not have children but has 10 nieces and nephews. One niece, her namesake, will be visiting from Sante Fe with her French husband and Patricia is looking forward to showing them her apartment and Baltimore. She has a nephew in Baltimore who comes to visit her and a brother in Charlottesville, Virginia. 5

Before moving to Edenwald, Patricia lived in Charles Village. She was involved in the Village Learning Place which took over a closed Pratt Library. Patricia enjoyed pottery, was a member of the Potter’s Guild and also did some painting. She likes reading and will join the book club. She also loves gardening and had a flower box here even before she moved in! Patricia had wonderful neighbors in Charles Village and hated to leave there but finds Edenwald a remarkably friendly community – residents and staff alike. We welcome this interesting and active person to Edenwald! Sue Miller

Meet Shirley Kaufman Shirley Kaufman, who just moved into Apartment 1225 in the Terraces, is no stranger to the Edenwald neighborhood. Both she and her daughter graduated from Goucher College, Edenwald's next door neighbor.

Ever since Shirley was one year old, she has lived in Baltimore. She married Joseph Kaufman, a Baltimore man, and has two sons and a daughter who grew up in Baltimore. Now she has three grandchildren. Along the way, Shirley decided to go back to college and went to American University where she received a Master's degree which opened the door to a career in Public Relations. She worked for Nordstrom's and Johns Hopkins Hospital where she was the Director of Patient Relations, and then, spent a busy 15 years at the Peabody Conservatory Archives. For recreation, Shirley enjoys music, dancing and the theater. And currently she is planning a July trip to the Berkshires. Meanwhile, she has settled happily into her new home at Edenwald. Frances Conn

Ball Shooter Alan Shecter won his way into the second round of the first Annual Edenwald 8-Ball Billiards Tournament May 17, easily out—aiming the likeable Bill Milner in the Edenwald Billiards Room. He will face the veteran Frank Knecht on Thursday in Round Two. Shecter pocketed all seven solids and called the 8—ball for a corner straight shot to win. “There’s a lot of room for improvement in my aiming,” the modest Shecter said. “I’m nearly 80 years old, but I am nevertheless the youngest ‘ball—shooter’ in the tournament,” he added. He asked to be careful when spelling “ball—shooter”. “It’s ‘ball’, not ‘bull’, he said. 6

Tdap (Tetanus, Diptheria and Pertussis) Vaccine Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough) are very serious diseases. Tdap vaccine can protect us from these diseases. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that Persons aged 65 years and older (e.g., grandparents, child-care providers, and health-care practitioners) who have or who anticipate having close contact with an infant aged less than 12 months and who previously have not received the Tdap vaccine should receive a single dose of Tdap to protect against pertussis (whooping cough) and reduce the likelihood of transmission. For adults aged 65 years and older, a single dose of Tdap vaccine may be administered in persons who previously have not received the Tdap vaccine. The Tdap vaccine is offered at any local pharmacy like Safeway, CVS and Walgreens, these pharmacies also allow walk-ins. Your doctor’s office may offer the vaccine as well. You do not need a doctor’s order to receive the vaccine. The cost of the vaccine is billed to your Medicare/medical insurance; you may have a co-pay associated with the vaccine. You can always ask the pharmacist to check your insurance prior to getting the vaccine to know in advance if you will have a co-pay. Please let the medical suite or your doctor know if you have further questions.

Fiction Meacham, Leila Ross, Ann

Titans Miss Julia Inherits a Mess

Mystery Berry Steve Calkins, Susanna Quick, Amanda

The 14th Colony A Death Along the River Fleet Till Death do us Part

Large Print – Fiction Carr, Robyn What We Find Coble, Collen Mermaid Moon Michaels, Fern No Safe Secret Large Print – Mystery Roberts, Nora The Obsession Any Inquires to the Library, please contact Sandy Butchart at 410-491-1313

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Employee Spotlight: Executive Chef Isaac Redd Edenwald wants to welcome the newest member to our Dining Services Management Team. Mr. Isaac Redd is our new Executive Chef. He went to Baltimore International Culinary College (BICC) and got an Associate Degree for Professional Cooking and Baking…He then furthered his education by taking two more years of Culinary education to get his Bachelor of Science in Hotel/Motel Management. He is Serve Safe certified (Sanitation and Cooking focus), he is a C.D.M. (Certified Dietary Manager) and he has his Food Service Manager credentials for Maryland as well. His experience leans toward Healthcare and Hospital service…..with that comes an emphasis on kitchens that, due to the nature of their clientele, have increased Food Safety and Sanitation procedures, which we think will be a great asset to Edenwald’s culinary production team. He has worked at such facilities as John Hopkins Hospital (Sous Chef), GBMC Hospital (Food Service Manager), Genesis Healthcare facility (Food Service Manager) and most recently, for 3 years at Medstar Health System’s Georgetown Hospital Washington D.C., as their Executive Chef. Dining Services

Sunday Bus Change Each summer many of the local churches change their schedule. Please pay close attention as your bus departure time may have changed. Effective as of June 19, the schedule is as follows 9:20

10:30

Ascension Lutheran Church Immaculate Conception Church Trinity Episcopal Church Towson United Methodist Church Calvary Baptist Church

10:00 — 11:00 AM 10:00 — 11:00 AM 10:00 — 11:00 AM 10:15 — 11:15 AM 11:00 — 12:00 PM 8

Trips and Travel ALL trips will depart from the Tower lobby. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the departure time listed. Activities will continue to be advertised on the bulletin board; however sign-up sheets are located in the registration book. All activities will be listed in the book at the beginning of the month, or at least two weeks prior to an event. Remember - if it’s on the board it’s in the book! Please remember to always check the Edentimes calendar for shopping, church, and day/evening trip schedules. If there is a time change for any trip it will be posted on the bulletin board.

Pimlico Race Track See you at the races on Thursday, June 2. The bus will depart at 12:00 and return by 4:30. We will have a buffet for lunch which includes two hot entrées, sides, dessert and beverages. Fees for lunch, admission, and transportation are $35 to be billed to your account. Ten lucky guests also get their picture taken with the winning jockey. Sign up early; seats will go fast! This trip is rated moderate.

Zoning Hearing If Goucher College does not provide Edenwald with satisfactory covenants we are asking residents to join us at the zoning meeting on Monday, June 6. Residents are just attending the meeting at the courthouse and will not be speaking. The buses will depart at 5:30 from the Tower Lobby. The meeting could begin anytime between 6:15-6:30. The Garden Court Cafe will open at 4:15 for early dining. Residents will be notified through SARA as to the status of the trip by noon on Monday, June 6. Please sign up in the reservation book.

Maryland Scenic Byways The Horses and Hounds Scenic Byway extends 100 miles in a loop through northern and eastern Baltimore County and western Harford County. You’re still in “Horse Country” as you head north on Dulaney Valley Road toward 9

Jacksonville. Explore the scenic roadways of the Loch Raven Reservoir and Long Green Pike seeing St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. The structure was built in 1855 after the original church, established in 1822, burned down. We will make one stop to enjoy some ice cream at Prigel Creamery. Completing our circle we will drive through Gittings, Notch Cliff and Glen Arm, continuing down Cromwell Bridge Road. The bus will depart at 1:00 on Tuesday, June 9 and return to by 2:30. Please sign up in the reservation book. This trip is rated easy.

Carson’s Creekside Carson’s Creekside is a casual, family-friendly restaurant serving the freshest and tastiest food around. Not only are they a favorite of "locals" but, a destination place for folks from all over. The views are still unobstructed and unbelievable! Join us for lunch on Thursday, June 16. When signing up please select one of the following options Crab Cake Sandwich-Broiled, served with chips and pickle Shrimp Salad Wrap with chips and pickle 1/2lb Bacon Cheeseburger with Sweet potato fries. The total cost of the trip is $22. The deadline to cancel is Monday, June 6, after that you will be charged. The bus will depart at 11:45 and return before 3:00. This trip is rated easy.

Genius A chronicle of Max Perkins’s time as the book editor at Scribner, where he oversaw works by Thomas Wolfe, Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald and others. Starring Colin Firth, Jude Law, Nicole Kidman and Laura Linney. Rated PG-13, Running time 104 minutes. The Charles Theatre, often referred to as simply The Charles, is the oldest movie theatre in Baltimore. See the film Genius on Tuesday, June 21. Tickets are $6.50 at the door. Look for more information on the bulletin board about departure times. This trip is rated easy. 10

America the Beautiful Grace United Methodist Church invites you to attend a patriotic concert “America the Beautiful” on Sunday, June 26. Lots of flag waving and celebrating is going to be happening as you sing your favorite patriotic hymns. Free will offering. The bus will depart at 2:30. Sign up in the reservation book. This trip is rated easy.

Gettysburg The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War, the Union victory that ended General Robert E. Lee's second and most ambitious invasion of the North. Often referred to as the "High Water Mark of the Rebellion", Gettysburg was the Civil War's bloodiest battle and was also the inspiration for President Abraham Lincoln's immortal "Gettysburg Address". On Thursday, June 30 we will have a ranger guide who will take us on a 2 hour driving tour of the battlefield, than you will have the afternoon to explore the visitors’ center. Lunch will be on your own at the Refreshment Saloon at the Museum and Visitor Center. The varied menu includes "tastes of the period" and features dishes like beef stew, slippery chicken pot pie and Gettysburg chili served with cornbread. For dessert, don't miss the giant snicker doodle cookies. The bus will depart at 9:00 and return by 4:00. The total cost of the trip is $35. The deadline to cancel is Tuesday, June 14, after that you will be charged. You will be getting on and off the bus often to explore the individual landmarks with our park ranger guide. We must have at least 15 residents to attend. This trip is rated difficult.

Hopkins Archaeological Museum and Hopkins Club At the center of Gilman Hall, beneath the atrium courtyard is the university’s extensive archaeological collection. Founded in the 19th century through the interest of the university’s first president, Daniel Coit Gilman, the collection features more than 8,000 ancient objects, including Greco-Roman and Near Eastern pieces that date from pre-dynastic Egypt into the Byzantine and Islamic periods. They serve as primary resources for study and research in art history, 11

Near Eastern studies, classics, Romance languages, and more. Tour with Meg Swaney and Meredith Fraser, Egyptology graduate students who will lead the Archeological Museum tour on Thursday, July 7. Lunch will be held at the Johns Hopkins Club with a choice of Cobb Salad or Hopkins Trio Salad (chicken, tuna and shrimp salad). Please select one when signing up. The bus will depart at 9:45 and return to Edenwald by 2:30. The total cost of the trip is $30. The deadline to cancel in Tuesday, June 21 after that you will be charged. Sign up in the reservation book. The maximum number of participants for this trip is 16. This trip is rated Moderate.

Subscription Series  The bus will depart for the BSO Pops concert on Friday, June 3 at 7:00. The bus will depart for the BSO Classical Thursday concert on Thursday, June 9 at 7:00. The bus will depart for the Vagabond Players production of Moon over Buffalo on Friday, June 10 at 7:00. The bus will depart for the Everyman Theater production of Death of a Salesman on Saturday, June 11 at 1:00.

NCR Trail Join us on the NCR Whitehall Section Tuesday, June 14 from 9:30-11:30. Our third trail hike of the season brings us back to the NCR trail. The shady, peaceful NCR trail is the perfect location to walk as we move into the summer months.

Water Walkers NEW CLASS!!! Thanks to everyone who responded. Our first Water Walkers class will take place on Monday, June 6 at 3:15. A joint-friendly alternative to walking on land, Water Walkers is a great way to improve your cardiovascular health while also enjoying the therapeutic effects of aquatic exercise. While not required, it is recommended that you wear water shoes during class. For information about where to purchase a bathing suit or water shoes, contact Marianne at 410-616-8833. 12

See the calendar insert for the complete fitness and aquatics schedule. Wii Bowling Monday, Wednesday and Friday 1:00 to 2:00 in the activity room on the 6th floor in the Terraces. Tai Chi Mondays at 2:00 in the Fitness Center. Better Balance with Tai Chi Tuesday at 10:00 in the Fitness Center Aqua Dance Tuesday, June 21 at 10:30 in the pool. Pool Volleyball Tuesday, June 21 at 11:00 in the pool. Gentle Joints Tuesdays at 3:00 in the pool. Zumba Gold Wednesday, June 1 & 15 at 11:30 in the Fitness Center. Chair Yoga Thursdays from 11:00 to 11:45 in the Fitness Center. Drums Alive Thursdays at 1:30 in the Fitness Center.

8-Ball Are there any ladies who play 8-ball pool? Is there anyone who would like to learn? Let’s get together on Friday, June 17 at 10:00 at the pool table to discuss times and days that you would like to get together to play or learn to play. Contact Marianne at 410-616-8833, or Anna Skok in apt. 511 for more details.

Water Volleyball Water Volleyball practice at Edenwald Tuesday, June 21 at 11:00. This is our last practice before the big game at Mercy Ridge. Water volleyball at Mercy Ridge Thursday, June 23. Please join us to play or cheer Edenwald’s pool volleyball team for our game against Mercy Ridge! Sign up is necessary and will be located in the reservation book in the main lobby. The bus will leave at 12:30 and return by 3:15.

UP-COMING EVENTS Attention Residents: Seating for all events is available on a first-come, firstserved basis. The auditorium will open 30 minutes prior to an event, at which time residents may begin taking their seats. Please do not reserve seats.

Citrano Labs We are pleased to announce that Citrano Medical Laboratories, Inc. (CML) will now provide laboratory services for Edenwald residents. Citrano is able to offer additional services that will improve care and services. This includes online scheduling, secure access to online labs, more efficient reporting to the physicians and nurses, and much more. Citrano will also offer an additional lab draw day to Edenwald residents. Citrano will be here Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for their regularly scheduled lab draw days and times. In emergency situations, Citrano can perform stat labs 13

if your physician has ordered it. Just as St. Joseph’s Lab did, Citrano will continue to send trained phlebotomists to residents’ apartments and rooms early in the mornings. Contact the medical suite to schedule an appointment for labs ordered by your physician. Citrano Medical Laboratories, Inc. (CML), headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, is a CLIA certified laboratory and subsidiary of CD Diagnostics, Inc. Citrano provides a comprehensive range of clinical laboratory testing services and has delivered reliable patient results to clients since 1973. Its mission has always been to provide the physician with accurate and reliable test results in a timely manner and with a personal component that is not available from other companies. The presentation will be given by Barbara Kilduff, Marketing & Account Representative. She has been with Citrano Laboratories for over 10 years overseeing various segments of Nursing Home and Physician Services. Join us on Wednesday, June 1 at 2:00 in the auditorium.

Bible Study Everyone is invited to attend the weekly Bible class on Thursdays at 10:00 in the Terraces multipurpose room. Rev. Ron Standiford will be teaching the orderly account of Luke’s gospel, showing us that Jesus came for all people.

Open Studio Art Classes Open Studio Art Classes are a great opportunity to practice your drawing or painting skills in your choice of media and subject matter. If you are just getting started or continuing at an advanced level in drawing or painting, the Open Studio Art Classes are for you. Participants are encouraged to bring their own drawing and/or painting materials; however if you do not have any supplies, they will be provided. More advanced students should arrive at 10:00 so they can take advantage of the full two-hour class. From 11:00 to 11:30 those wanting more guidance are encouraged to attend. Join us on Thursday, June 2 and 16 in the art studio 1205.

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Baltimore Flute Choir Begun in 2004, the Baltimore Flute Choir is an adult community choir that seeks to promote the enjoyment of flute ensemble playing. They will perform on Thursday, June 2 at 7:30 in the auditorium. Their repertoire is varied and entertaining---from original works to Celtic tunes to Broadway and the Beatles---there’s something for everyone! This concert will feature guest composer/contrabass flutist Jonathan Cohen, who will share his adventures following a highly successful career as an electrical engineer to traveling a more unconventional path as an award-winning composer of flute choir repertoire.

Computer Q&A with Alvin Miller Alvin Miller connects his computer to the screen in the auditorium so all participants needing computer help can see what he is doing. Alvin will answer a question from each person in turn. He has found from his volunteer work at many senior centers in Baltimore County that the ones listening also learn from the one whose turn it is. He will use this format to offer answers to PC questions on Friday, June 3 and 24 from 10:00 to 11:00 in the auditorium. No sign up needed.

Book Mobile Look for the book mobile in the front of the building every Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30. You can call ahead and reserve a book if you already know which title you are looking for. Just call the Mobile Library Service at 410-887-7586 or see Kelley for a reservation sheet. When you call be sure to have your library card number handy. Hope you can take advantage of this wonderful service.

Sunday Worship Open Forum with Goucher College Dr. Jose Antonio Bowen, president of Goucher College, has asked for an open forum meeting with Edenwald residents to discuss the proposed zoning changes. Please join us on Friday, June 3 at 7:30 in the auditorium.

Sunday Worship will continue each Sunday in June in the auditorium at 3:00. All are welcome for worship, fellowship, and inspiration for the week ahead. Service on June 19, Father’s Day, will begin at 3:30. June 5 Rev. Peggy Click June 19 Rev. Arianne Weeks (3:30 service) June 12 Rev. Jerry Todd June 26 Rev. Ron Standiford

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Glee Club The Glee Club will meet Monday afternoons at 1:30 in the auditorium. Please bring your music books with you. Discover the satisfaction of vocalizing and singing together; a time to release anxiety and stress by joining the Glee Club! The last meeting before summer break will be on Monday, June 20. We will resume on Monday, August 22.

Backgammon Backgammon is one of the oldest board games for two players, dating back from the Byzantine Empire. A game that has been played for centuries has got to be fun! Don’t know how to play? We’ll teach you! We will have 5 boards available each Monday at 2:30 in the Terraces Multipurpose Room. Contact Zak Pindell at 410-616-8210 if you have any questions.

Readers Theater We will continue to meet every Monday at 3:00 in the auditorium. You may join us, or you may come just to watch. At present, skits and short plays are being performed for members, followed by a critique or discussion. We are a Readers Theatre — we do not memorize.

Duplicate Bridge Duplicate bridge is played every Tuesday of the month at 12:30 in the Terraces multipurpose room. For further information, contact Anne Engle (410-823-2364) or Virginia McLernon (410-825-8069).

Bingo Every Tuesday evening we play Bingo in the auditorium. It’s only 50 cents per card to play. Plus, every game has a $5 payout! Stop in - we’d love to have you.

TaylorMarie Fashions Imagine a day at a boutique…right here at Edenwald. That's what TaylorMarie's provides! They are a mobile retail clothing store offering fashionable, respected high-quality brands of women's clothing and accessories. Their goal is to recreate the total shopping experience of a department store without the hassle of ever leaving your home. 16

A visit from TaylorMarie's creates an experience that goes beyond the clothing it's a fun, festive event that everyone looks forward to. Join them on Wednesday, June 8 from 10:00 to 2:00 in the auditorium.

Just add Color! Adult coloring books help serve many purposes. They can be focused, therapeutic, relaxing, calming, problem solving, and organizational. The ideas behind them have stood the test of time, even if they feel like they are only the latest fad. Try one out and you may just surprise yourself. If not, at least you have something pretty to hang on your fridge! Supplies will be provided or you can bring your own. Join us on Wednesday, June 8 and 22 at 2:00 in the Terraces Multipurpose Room. Contact Isobel Kaufman if you have any questions at 410-821-5150.

Foreign Film Night: The Man without a Past The film follows a man who arrives in Helsinki and gets beaten up so severely he develops amnesia. Unable to remember his name or anything from his past life, he cannot get a job or an apartment, so he starts living on the outskirts of the city and slowly starts putting his life back on track. Subplot of a charming nearly chaste romance between our hero and a sad Salvation Army worker is wonderful. This film is funny, touching, charming, delightful, sad, lovely and sweet. It will tug at your heartstrings. Starring Markku Peltola, Kati Outinen and Juhani Niemela. See the film on Wednesday, June 8 at 7:30 in the auditorium. Running time – 1 hour 37 minutes.

Freddie Stevens Trio The Freddie Stevens Trio sets the standard for jazz groups in the BaltimoreWashington area. Comprised of the area’s top musicians, the band plays sophisticated, recognizable standards and requests. Hear the trio on Thursday, June 9 at 7:30 in the auditorium. Freddie has appeared in playing and singing in “Tin Men”, as well as done musical arrangements for “Avalon”. He wrote original music for “The Wire” and appeared with his group accompanying Julia Louis Dreyfus singing on “Veep”. 17

Residents’ Association Meeting This month’s Residents’ Association meeting will be held on Friday, June 10 at 1:30 in the auditorium. All residents are invited to attend.

Shabbat Service Cantor Ann Sacks is passionate about empowering residents to find meaning and joy in Jewish prayers and rituals. Services will be held on Friday, June 10 and 24 at 4:00 in the Terraces multipurpose room.

An Evening with Sandy and Richard Riccardi: Tastefully Raunchy “Laughter is the best medicine, but Xanax is nice, too”. Sandy and Richard are here to make you scream with laughter and tap your toes to their all-original, all-comedy cabaret, describing their cracked and bushwhacked road to marital bliss, social consciousness, and menopause. With well over 4 million views on YouTube, their unique juxtaposition of modern, socio-relevant lyrics and tunesmithy jazz piano/vocal arrangements will charm your socks off. Don’t miss this show on Friday, June 10 at 7:30 in the auditorium.

Coffee and Conversation Want a great way to meet your neighbors? Stop in on Saturday morning, June 11 from 10:30 to 11:30 in the 2nd Floor Dining Room and Lounge. Hope to see you there!

Healthcare at Edenwald We, the independent residents of Edenwald, have an opportunity to inform ourselves of health care services available at Edenwald. The initiative originated with the residents. The health services staff has responded by volunteering their time and energy to help us to become familiar with the services provided. On Monday, June 13 at 10:30 in the board room, the Stroh Hall and Healthcare information will be given by Healthcare Administrator Michelle Rosenheim. This small setting ensures the most effective way for us to learn and ask questions.

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Caregiving Support Group-It’s Not What You Might Think! The monthly support meeting for Edenwald caregivers is a surprisingly positive experience. Its’ about very useful idea-sharing, expressing feelings, and a bit of empathy-(not sympathy!). It doesn’t dwell on griping or complaining, and those who attend often leave the one-hour session feeling strengthened and enthused about new possibilities. Meetings are on the 2nd Monday of each month at 3:00, facilitated by Meghan Curtis, LGSW. If you are helping care for someone you love, join us on Monday, June 13 at 3:00 in the 2nd floor dining room and lounge. Helping yourself while supporting others is just plain gratifying.

Linda’s Treasures Linda's Treasures Summer Fashion Boutique is coming to you on Tuesday, June 14 in the auditorium from 11:00 to 3:00. Enjoy shopping for favorite styles in apparel and delight yourself with unique accessories. There's something for everyone. See YOU there. Personal checks accepted.

Readers Theater to Present “Guys and Dolls” The Readers Theater of Edenwald announced today that they will be presenting a full concert version of the Broadway show “Guys and Dolls” this month on Wednesday, June 15. Directed by Jerry Mandelberg and musically conducted by Bill Milner, it will feature the following cast: Betsy Barclay, Don Brown, Jack Gillett, Ramona Guth, Jane Hennegar, Charlotte Houghton, Jack Kinstlinger, Ellie Megraw, Al Shackman, Mitzi Swan, and Elsie Tyrala. This show with music by Frank Loesser and book by Abe Burrows is based on short stories by Damon Runyon. It premiered on Broadway in 1950 and is considered one of the top five best shows on Broadway, ever. Join us for the fun.

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Grace Murray Hopper Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper was one of the first women to earn a PhD in mathematics and helped to invent computer languages that are still in use today. Among her many awards, she was the first female recipient of the National Medal of Technology in 1991. Learn about this fascinating woman on Thursday, June 16 at 7:30 in the auditorium. In her one woman show, Grace Murray Hopper –Computer Pioneer, Regina Rose brings this fascinating woman to life. During the program, Regina portrays Grace Hopper and talks about her long influential career as a computer pioneer. Your audience will learn about nanoseconds, debugging, early struggles and triumphs, and much more.

Vagabond Season Renewal The Vagabond Players Theatre was established in 1916 during the popular "Little Theatre Movement" and quickly established itself as an important part of theatre history. They are celebrating one hundred years of continuously operating theatre here in Baltimore. Those interested in renewing their season subscription or signing up for a new subscription can do so on Friday, June 17 at 2:00 in the auditorium. They will bring pricing and show information. Please bring a check if you plan to sign up. Edenwald will provide transportation to the 2nd Friday show of the series.

Love Is in the Air Join the artists of Baltimore Musicales for "Love is in the Air"--an hour of beautiful operatic arias and duets, amorous art songs, and beloved musical theater--Friday, June 17 at 7:30 in the auditorium. Works by Verdi, Puccini, Mozart, Strauss, Bernstein, Gershwin and more performed by sopranos Annie Gill and Katerina Burton, tenor Patrick Cook, and pianist Ju Young Lee.

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Joy of Polka Don’t miss an evening with the Joy of Polka Band on Thursday, June 23 at 7:30 in the auditorium. During the winter months of 1982 three musicians were approached individually by a member of the Polish Community Association of Baltimore and asked if they would be able to perform together as one group at the 1982 Polish Festival at Rash Field. These three musicians got together and discussed the possibility and decided they would at least try it for the festival only. After more than 34 years together as a Polka-Variety Band, two original members - Steve and Al, along with one replaced member - George and one added member - Ron, are still pumping out the sounds people enjoy.

Let’s Write! Let’s Write! Edenwald’s writing group meets at 3:30 on Wednesday, June 29 in the second floor card room, 206. Your writing can be a journal entry, poetry, fiction, an op-ed piece, or essays containing memories from your past or thoughts about people or events for the present, visits to memorable places, encounters with unusual people, humorous incidents or recollections of friends or relatives that you treasure. Writers are asked to bring six copies of pieces to be read to the group. Listeners are welcome and may join the discussion. Sessions last one hour. Those who attend our meetings are also invited to have dinner and conversation with other Let’s Write! members at 5:30 in the Valley Room.

Eunbi Kim New York City-based pianist Eunbi Kim transports audiences through engaging, though-provoking concert programs and interdisciplinary performances. Hear her on Thursday, June 30 at 7:30 in the auditorium. She's previously created, produced, and performed in “Murakami Music,” a genre-defying performance inspired by the characters and musical references in internationally acclaimed writer Haruki Murakami’s novels. It had a sold-out premiere at Symphony Space, which was broadcast on NHK (Japan’s national public broadcasting), and has also enjoyed performances in venues such as Texas Asia Society and Georgetown University. Eunbi is 21

regarded as one of the foremost experts on Murakami and has been invited to speak by various media outlets and organizations. Eunbi has been teaching private piano for the past ten years. She is on adjunct faculty at Concordia College where she also coaches chamber music groups and teaches music theory, maintains a private teaching studio, Silver Bee Studio, in Manhattan, and also serves on the executive board of The Piano Teachers Congress of New York. Ms. Kim graduated with her Master’s degree at Manhattan School of Music where she also held a fellowship at The Center for Music Entrepreneurship.

Flowerbox Garden Report The Water Garden and the fountain are flowing and surrounded by beautiful plantings. Many colorful caladiums and ferns have been planted around the fountain. All of the boxes and planters have been designed and planted by the resident gardeners and demonstration planters are filled with less familiar plants and vines to both beautify the sitting areas and to help the gardeners learn which of the new plants would do well next year. Two of these are pictured here. Bidens or Beedance and Scabiosa or Pincushion plant.

Bidens

Scabiosa

These flowers and vines should be most spectacular in mid-June so please don’t miss your opportunity to visit this unique roof garden.

Café Renovations On the last page of the Edentimes, you will find a quick reference guide for Grille operations. Please consider detaching it and keeping it handy. Questions can be directed to Gary Koletschke at 410-339-6161.

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