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WINTER 2016 CALENDAR
Welcome to the Gwendolyn Britt Senior Activity Center December 2015, January and February 2016 Hours of Operation - Monday-Friday 9am-3:30pm Please note the center will be closed on: Friday, December 25 – Christmas Day Friday, January 1 – New Year’s Day Monday, January 18 – Martin Luther King’s Birthday Monday, February 15 – President’s Day
Winter Registration Registration begins Monday, November 9 for residents. o Note: the center will open at 7am only on Nov. 9 to assist with registration. Registration begins Monday, November 16 for non-residents. Winter Classes/Trips – Sign up early, trips fill on a first come, first serve basis. Please register at least one week prior to the class/trip start date so we can plan accordingly. A minimum number of registrants are required for programs to be held. See refund policy on back page.
4009 Wallace Road ● North Brentwood, Maryland 20722 Phone: 301-699-1238
Fax: 301-699-2078
TTY: 301-446-3402
Gwendolyn Britt Senior Activity Center Information Senior Trip Information Senior Trip Information For your information, we have included the type of vehicle provided on our trips. Please note, this is not guaranteed and may be changed. Here are some of the vehicles we use: * M-NCPPC activity bus - small tan or white bus * Commission bus - large (27 passenger), white bus * Charter bus - a private company is contracted to provide a bus (typically 40-50 passengers). TRIP REFUNDS:
No trip refunds unless the trip is cancelled or your registration is replaced by someone on the waiting list. You MUST contact the center if you must cancel your reservation. Please contact the center as soon as possible at 301-699-1238. Trips may be cancelled due to insufficient registration. Please register at least one week prior to trip date.
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BILLIARDSOOM FIRESIE Card LOUNGE WMATA Senior SmarTrip
WMATA Senior SmarTrip cards are sold at the Center. Purchaser must be at least 65 years of age with a government issued photo ID. Cost of the card is $2. See the front desk staff to make your purchase.
PARKING
NOTICE
PARKING
IMPORTANT! Parking for the Gwendolyn Britt Senior Activity Center is located in the parking lot on the other side of the fence. You enter the parking lot from Webster Street. Please use our parking lot! Only if our parking lot is full is additional parking for participants and visitors permitted across the street at the church parking lot (in the spaces in front of the fence ONLY).
Gwendolyn Britt Senior Activity Center: Special Events Holiday Centerpiece Friday, December 4 $12/Resident; $15/Non-Resident 1pm-3pm SMARTlink #1642957 Learn how to make a holiday table centerpiece with tips and advice on making your own arrangements for any future season or occasion! We all know our tables can add brightness to any room on any holiday or special theme. So let’s put our minds and fingers to work and make them as lovely, dainty and beautiful as you are! Holiday Wreath Workshop Tuesday, December 8 $15/Resident; $18/Non-Resident 1pm-3pm SMARTlink #1642955 Learn how to make seasonal wreaths to decorate your door! Wreaths can be made out of almost any material you can think of. You can buy wreath forms, or make your own from materials you have at home. Recycled materials and store-bought shapes have their advantages too. We hope this session will give you a few ideas! Winter Holiday Party Friday, December 11 $15/Resident; $18/Non-Resident 12 noon-2pm SMARTlink #1641893 It’s time to put on your festive holiday attire and join us for lots of fun, a delicious catered holiday dinner and live entertainment. Please sign up at the center by November 27. Red & Gold Gala Tuesday, December 15 FREE 11am-2pm The Red and Gold Gala, which is sponsored by Prince George’s County, Department of Family Services, Aging Services Division, will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 15. Please see the Nutrition Site manager for details and how to register.
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL? Come out and have a GREAT time for a Sunday afternoon of football. HELP US CHEER WASHINGTON REDSKINS TO VICTORY!! Enjoy tailgate party food, games and fun! Wear your team colors. Sign up at the center! Sunday, Jan 3rd
Sign up at the center by Dec. 21
Redskins vs. Dallas
$15R/18NR
Britt Senior Ac Center: Special Events
1pm-5pm
Gwendolyn Britt Senior Activity Center: Special Events Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration Friday, January 8 FREE 1pm-3pm SMARTlink #1643147 Listen and be entertained by a local choir as they sing melodies of music relative to the era of Dr. King! Watch a movie about his life, followed by a discussion about the Civil Rights Movement.
Pre-Valentine Cake Decorating Workshop Friday, February 5 $12/Resident; $15/Non-Resident 1pm-3pm SMARTlink #1642954 Love is in the air! Valentine’s Day will soon be here. Come by and decorate a heart-shaped cake to express the love in your heart! A box of chocolates may be a traditional gift given to a loved one on Valentine's Day, but why not sweeten the deal with a Valentine's cake instead? No two cakes will be decorated the same!
Valentine’s Day Party Friday, February 12 FREE 1pm-2pm SMARTlink #1643145 Join us for dancing, games, entertainment, light refreshments and lots of fun! A Taste of Ethiopia Wednesday, February 17 $8/Resident; $10/Non-Resident 1pm-3pm SMARTlink #1643149 Ethiopia is one of the most ancient countries on earth, and in many circles, considered “the cradle of civilization”. Take a journey with us and our special guests to learn more about its people, customs and history. Learn interesting facts about the original Hebrews, and ancient Christian Churches still standing after thousands of years. Taste an array of various Ethiopian foods. Live entertainment too! Mardi Gras Celebration Tuesday, February 23 $8/Resident; $10/Non-Resident 1pm-3pm SMARTlink #1643148 Join us as we celebrate Mardi Gras and Carnival! Wear a festive costume and participate in the parade. There will be live entertainment, fun activities, prizes and a taste of New Orleans Cuisine! Fantastic Fridays 10:30am-12 noon Special activities are planned to include Movies, Game Day (Bingo, Uno, Phase 10, Spades, Monopoly and more) and special Friday celebrations that celebrate you! Check out our Fantastic Friday Activity Board at the center for an up-to-date list of our fun and exciting activities.
Gwendolyn Britt Senior Activity Center: Classes R= Resident of Prince George’s and Montgomery County NR= Non-resident of Prince George’s and Montgomery County Class Name Arts & Crafts
Computer– Internet Class Computer– Internet Class Knit & Crotchet Line Dance: Beginning Line Dance: Beginning Quilting Private Piano Private Piano Private Piano Private Piano Private Piano Private Piano Senior Shape Exercise Sponsored by: NIH Heart Center at Suburban Hospital
Location Multipurpose Room A
Day/Dates Mondays
Time 10am-12 noon
Barcode See front desk.
Computer Lab Computer Lab Multipurpose Room A Multipurpose Room B Multipurpose Room B Computer Lab Computer Lab Computer Lab Computer Lab Computer Lab Computer Lab Computer Lab Multipurpose Room B
Tues and Thurs Jan 5 – Jan 28 Tues and Thurs Feb 2 – Feb 25 Thursdays Jan 7 – Feb 25
9:30am-10:30am
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9:30am-10:30am
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12:30pm-2:30pm
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Wednesdays Jan 6 – Jan 27
10am-11am
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$15/R $18/NR
Wednesdays Feb 3 – Feb 24
10am-11am
1640962
$15/R $18/NR
Mondays Jan 4 – Feb 8 Friday Jan 8 Friday Jan 8 Friday Jan 8 Friday Jan 8 Friday Jan 8 Friday Jan 8 Tues and Thurs
1pm-3pm
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9:30am-10am
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10am-10:30am
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10:30am-11am
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11am-11:30am
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11:30am12 noon 12 noon12:30pm 10:30am11:20am
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$54/R $65/NR $50/R $60/NR $50/R $60/NR $50/R $60/NR $50/R $60/NR $50/R $60/NR $50/R $60/NR Free
Ongoing
Ongoing
1640091 Sign up at the Center.
Fee Nominal fee for some supplies $25/R $30/NR $25/R $30/NR $50/R $60/NR
Gwendolyn Britt Senior Activity Center: Activities and Clubs Name Book Club
Day/Dates Mondays 2nd and 4th Mondays Wednesdays Wednesdays th 4 Friday of each month
Time 2pm-3:30pm
Fee Free
9:30am-11:30am 11am-12 noon 12 noon–3:15pm 12 noon–2pm
Free Free Free Free
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
11:15am-12 noon
Free
Tai Chi
Wednesdays
12 noon-1pm
Bingo Karaoke
Tuesdays Fridays
10am-12 noon 1:30pm-3pm
Free Sponsored by the NIH Heart Center at Suburban Hospital Free Free
Country Line Dance Inspirational Hour Mah-Jong Club Seasoned Players Practice Blood Pressure Sponsored by the NIH Heart Center at Suburban Hospital
Help us go green and conserve resources! Please only take one calendar of activities per season! Use it as a reference all season long. You can find this calendar online at: http://www.pgparks.com/Things_To_Do/Senior_Activities/Gwendolyn_Britt_Senior_Activity_Center.htm
Massages in the Enchanted Oasis Room Rejuvenate, restore, and relax your body with a soothing massage. Chair and table massages are available by a licensed massage therapist. Appointments are available on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11am-3pm. Massages range from 15minutes to 80 minutes. Please call 301-699-1238 for additional information and to schedule your appointment.
Gwendolyn Britt Senior Activity Center: Health and Wellness Events All Health and Wellness Seminars are FREE! Please sign up at the Center so we can plan accordingly! Wednesday, December 9 10:30am-11:30am How to be an Empowered Patient Become an empowered patient. Learn strategies to take control of your healthcare with doctors, nurses, and hospitals. Hosted by Elissa Abod, Empowered Healthcare Advocates, LLC. * Wednesday, January 13 11am-12 noon The Importance of Trusts and Asset Protection in Probate This presentation provides an overview of sophisticated asset protection strategies used by successful individuals who have exposure to various types of risk, including civil obligations, contractual liability, intra-family conflict and vicarious liability. Trusts in estate planning offers a powerful tool in this endeavor, and a brief introduction to various forms of trust, including accumulation trusts, conduit trusts, and land trusts, is provided. Presented by Attorney Brian Gormley with Cornerstone Properties and Financial Services LLC. * Monday, January 18 1:15pm-2:15pm Exercise and Nutrition Health tips on easy exercises and quick nutritional meals that will fuel your body with energy and keep you active! Presented by Sara Eissler with Kaiser Permanente. * Monday, January 25 1:15pm-2:15pm Regenerative Health with Essential Fatty Acids The science and clinical research findings of the nutritional impact of daily essential fatty acid oil intake is overwhelmingly compelling! Elijah Huggins with The Sweet and Natural Vegan Bakery and Café will shed light on how the importance of Omega 3, Coconut Oil, Camelina oil and various other oils are in fighting inflammation and other disorders in the body. * Wednesday, February 10 11am-12 noon Smart Real Estate Choices for Seniors During this presentation, Attorney Brian Gormley with Cornerstone Properties and Financial Services LLC will discuss various techniques for handling the maintenance and transfer of real estate assets. * Thursday, February 11 12 noon-2pm Healthy Eating and Hydration Review nutrition as it relates to aging with a focus on strategies for incorporating healthy eating and hydration into daily routines; along with discussing specific foods that are needed for a healthy diet and superfoods that improve brain function. Session is presented by Ava Richardson from the Health Policy Consortium. Lunch will be served. Limited to 40 registrants. *
Gwendolyn Britt Senior Activity Center: Trips PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING IN MIND: No refunds unless trip is cancelled, seat is resold or medical/family emergency. Trips may be cancelled due to insufficient registration. Cancellation of or refunds from any trip listed below, MUST be performed by Gwendolyn Britt Senior Activity Center staff only.
DECEMBER National Theatre: Motown: The Musical Tuesday, December 1 $110/Resident; $132/Non-Resident 4pm-11pm SMARTlink #1641890 It began as one man’s story…became everyone’s music…and is now Broadway’s musical. Motown The Musical is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heaveyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and many more. Dinner is at your own expense at a local restaurant. Transportation is aboard the Commission bus. Senior Holiday Concert at Laurel Wednesday, December 16 Free: donations requested 10:30am -11:30am SMARTlink #1640219 The Senior Singing Sensations and Tooo Smooth Dudes are sure to get you in the holiday spirit as they perform some of your favorite holiday tunes. Limited transportation will be provided from the center but you must first register in SMARTlink and then sign up for transportation separately at the center’s front desk. Your ticket will be mailed to you along with a list of needed donations to support the Warm Nights program. Register early to secure your ticket and transportation. Lunch is at your own expense following the concert. Transportation is aboard the M-NCPPC activity bus which will depart at 9:30am. Bon Appetite Trip Friday, December 18 G&M Grill, Linthicum Heights, MD 11am-4pm $15/Resident; $18/Non-Resident SMARTlink #1642080 Attention foodies! Join us as we visit a local restaurant to try an exciting new cuisine. Lunch is at your own expense. Transportation is aboard the Commission Bus. Annapolis Holly Trolley Tour Monday, December 21 $55/Resident; $66/Non-Resident 12 noon-7pm SMARTlink #1641891 Kick off the holidays with a trolley tour of Annapolis as we pass by the Naval Academy and various historical homes as well as other scenic places along the way. Then sit back and relax during the tour of the holiday lights at Sandy Point State Park! We will also stop at a restaurant for a bite to eat. Dinner is at your own expense. Transportation is aboard the Commission bus.
Gwendolyn Britt Senior Activity Center: Trips
JANUARY Bowling See below for dates $12/Resident; $15/Non-Resident 10:30am-1:30pm SMARTlink #1643152 Tuesday, January 5 SMARTlink #1643153 Tuesday, January 19 SMARTlink #1643154 Tuesday, February 9 SMARTlink #1643155 Tuesday, February 16 Get off the couch, out of the house, and get busy bowling. Lunch is at your own expense. Fee includes bowling shoes, 2 games at Rinaldi Bowling Lanes transportation is aboard the M-NCPPC activity bus.
Bon Appetite Trip Friday, January 15 Sobe, Lanham, Maryland 11am-4pm $15/Resident; $18/Non-Resident SMARTlink #1642081 Attention foodies! Join us as we visit a local restaurant to try an exciting new cuisine. Lunch is at your own expense. Transportation is aboard the Commission bus. Winter Motown Concert Friday, January 22 FREE (donation of non-perishable food items) 10:30am-11:45am (doors open at 9:45am) SMARTlink #1642099 Wear your winter white and celebrate the New Year with music by Sharon Thomas featuring some of your Motown favorites! Tickets will be mailed out 10 days prior to the event. Lunch is at your own expense following the concert. Limited transportation is provided but you must first register for the concert and then sign up for transportation. Transportation is aboard the M-NCPPC activity bus.
FEBRUARY Publick Playhouse: Jackie Robinson – A Game Apart Tuesday, February 2 $15/Resident; $18/Non-Resident 10am-3pm SMARTlink #1641892 Acclaimed actor and playwright Mike Wiley has spent the last decade fulfilling his mission to bring educational theatre to young audiences and communities across the country. In Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart, he presents a one-man drama that contrasts Jackie Robinson, baseball star, against the struggles of an African-American coping with legislated racism in segregated post-war America. Fee includes transportation is aboard the M-NCPPC activity bus and admission. Lunch is at your own expense following the show.
Gwendolyn Britt Senior Activity Center: Trips Arena Stage: “Sweat” Wednesday, February 3 $68/Resident; $82/Non-Resident 10am-5pm SMARTlink #1642619 A group of close friends shares everything; drinks, secrets, and laughs. But when rumors of layoffs shake up the local steel mill, the fragile bonds of their community begin to fray and a horrific crime sends shock waves across two generations. This gripping world premiere by acclaimed Pulitzer Prize Winner Lyn Nottage (Ruined) will keep you on the edge of your seat. Lunch is at your own expense. Transportation is aboard the Commission bus. Reginald F. Lewis Museum Wednesday, February 10 $12/Resident; $14/Non-Resident 10:30am-4pm SMARTlink #1642084 Celebrate Black History Month by visiting this beautiful museum of African American history, culture, and art. African Americans poured the emotions of a displaced and disenfranchised people into painting and language. The Art and Enlightenment Gallery tells the story of how Africans arriving in Maryland carried with them ancient cultural traditions and skills in music, art, dance, sculpture, storytelling, and literature. Lunch is at your own expense. Transportation aboard the Commission Bus. Black History in Motion Friday, February 12 Free: donations requested 10:30am-12 noon SMARTlink #1639591 Celebrate Black History Month with a historical journey featuring musical performances, spoken word, and exhibits. You must first register in SMARTlink, and then sign up for transportation separately at the center. Your ticket will be mailed to you. Lunch is at your own expense following the concert. Transportation is aboard the M-NCPPC activity bus. Bus will depart at 9:15am and return at 2pm.
Bon Appetite Trip Friday, February 19 Arundel Mills Food Court & Restaurants, Hanover, Maryland 11am-4pm $15/Resident; $18/Non-Resident SMARTlink #1642082 You choose where you would like to dine! The food court has 23 eateries such as Chevy’s Fresh Mex, Buffalo Wild Wings, Subway, Popeye’s, and more. The food court also pays homage to the B&O Railroad and Baltimore’s Roundhouse which includes a railroad track pattern in the tile floor and a three dimensional train with each train car, displaying a tenants name. Lunch is at your own expense. Transportation is aboard the Commission bus.
Gwendolyn Britt Senior Activity Center: Book Club
Come out and join us every 2nd and 4th Monday from 2pm-3:30pm to discuss the book of the month! Put on your seatbelt for lively discussions. December:
The Christmas Wedding
By: James Patterson
The tree is decorated, the cookies are baked, and the packages are wrapped, but the biggest celebration this Christmas is Gay Summerhill’s wedding. Since her husband dies three years ago, Gab’s four children have drifted apart, each consumed by the turbulence of their own lives. They haven’t celebrated Christmas together since their father’s death, but when Gaby announces that she’s getting married, and that the groom will remain a secret until the wedding – she may finally be able to bring them home for the holidays.
January:
The Girl on the Train
By: Paula Hawkins
This Boy’s Life By:train Tobias Rachel takes the same commuter everyWolff morning. Every Day she rattles down the track, flashes past a stretch of cozy suburban homes, and stops at the signal that allows her to daily watch the same couple eating breakfast on their deck. She’s even started to feel like she knows them. Their life seems perfect and then she sees something shocking. Now everything’s changed. Unable to keep it to herself, Rachel offers what she knows to the police, and becomes inextricably entwined in what happens next, and in the lives of everyone involved.
February:
Paper Towns
By: John Green
This is a story about Quentin Jacobsen and the adventure he is drawn into by his childhood friend and secret love, Margo Roth Spiegelman. As children, Quentin and Margo discovered a dead man’s body; an event that bonds them in ways they do not realize. As they grow up they grow apart. Margo is the most popular girl in school who has an incredible reputation for her wild hijinks. Margo sneaks into Quentin’s room and asks him to help her execute an eleven-part plan, which largely involves taking revenge on her ex-boyfriend. Then Margo disappears, but leaves a series of clues about her whereabouts. Quentin grapples with Margo’s use of “paper towns” in her clues.
Gwendolyn Britt Senior Activity Center Corner IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Senior Nutrition/Transportation 301-265-8475 Legal Aid 301-927-6800 Department of Family Services 301-265-8401 Seniors County Information 301-265-8450 Medicare Information 800-633-4227 Call-A-Bus 301-499-8603 SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM The Senior Nutrition Program is offered Monday through Friday featuring a healthy, wellbalanced meal by the Prince George’s County Department of Family Services. Individuals who are 60 & better can reserve a meal by contacting our Nutrition Manager, Cecilia Lewis at 301-277-4231 or by stopping by the kitchen or by calling the Department of Family Services, Aging Services Division at (301) 265-8475. You must register at least one day in advance.
Moved? Number changed? Update Your Information From time to time, please stop at the office and make sure your personal information is correct. Let us know if you have any changes including emergency contact names and phone numbers.
The suggested donation is $3.00. If you need to cancel your meal, please do so at least two (2) days in advance with Nutrition Manager Cecilia Lewis, at 301-277-4231. Please bring exact change to cover your donation.
Note: There will be no lunch program when
Prince George’s County schools have a delayed opening or closed due to inclement weather conditions. Reminder: Lunch is subject to change depending on the Aging Services Division Office schedule.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION Volunteer Opportunities Do you have a special skill or talent you would like to share with others? Would you like to teach classes to seniors, here at the Gwendolyn Britt Senior Activity Center? If so, give us a call at (301) 699-1238.
Refund Policy: Class and activity refunds are subject to a 20% handling fee and must be requested in writing. Trip refunds will only be available if your registration is replaced by someone on the waiting list. If you must cancel your reservation, please contact the center as soon as possible at 301-699-1238.
WEATHER POLICY Sign up for Nixle and get the latest information on M-NCPPC closings due to weather, facility maintenance and other emergencies. Visit our website at www.pgparks.com today! DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS The Department of Parks and Recreation encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Register a minimum of two weeks in advance of the program start date to request and receive a disability accommodation.
