October 2012

Special points of interest:

Takoma Park Silver Foxes

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

Zumba Gold - page 2. Memory Academy page 3. Seniors Advisory Group Meetingpage 3. Senior Services page 3. ESOL Classpage 5. Halloween Eventpage 7 50 and Over Basketball Leaguepage 7.

Going Once, Going Twice...

Paula Lisowski, of the Recreation Department, will act as host Auction Annie for a fun interpretation of this popular event. Try to outbid your friends (with play money) for great items. Plan your strategy and outwit your competitors. Come and play! Call-in registration is required.

Please call 301-891-7280 for more information and to register for this event.

Auction Annie Game

Friday, October 19* 11:30 AM12:30 PM Free
Senior Room Takoma Park Community Center 7500 Maple Avenue *Note: the date change.

Inside this issue:

News and Events Fitness/Health General Classes Art/Education October Trips Events Around Town October Calendar
Paula Lisowski Seniors Program Manager Takoma Park Recreation 7500 Maple Avenue Takoma Park, MD 20912 paulal@takomagov.org Phone: (301) 891-7280
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New Creative Arts Workshops

A great season of creative workshops begins this month on Monday, October 8. Join your friends in the Takoma Park Community Center Art Studio. Expand your art skills or learn new techniques. See page 5 for more information.
Sing a song of seasons! Something bright in all, Flowers in the summer, Fires in the fall!"- Robert Louis Stevenson, Autumn Fires

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NEW

New Six Week Class for adults 55 and older.

Tuesdays, October 9November 13, 2012 11:45 AM 12:45 PM

For adults age 55 and older.

Zumba is the Latin inspired dance fitness program that makes working out fun! Zumba Gold was designed for the active senior, with less
intense dance routines for beginners and older adults using modified movements. The Zumba Gold workout provides participants with the opportunity to improve balance, flexibility and cardiovascular strength. Join instructor Denny Montas for this Zumba Gold free six-week class, and see if exercising to a lively beat is the workout for you. Maximum 20. Registration is required. Call 301-891-7280 for more information. City of Takoma Park residents registration period begins October 1. Non-residents registration begins 10/5/12.

Dance Room
Takoma Park Community Center 7500 Maple Avenue

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

A fabulous Zumba Gold Demo/Workshop on Thursday, September 6 in the Dance Studio at Takoma Park Community Center. Photos by Eric Rasch.

Senior Room: Open For Your Leisure

New Computer Center Hours:

News Flash!
Beginning in October 2012 the Computer Rooms and the Senior Room hours will be changed to open at 12:00 Noon. More details to come about the Grand Opening Day!

The Senior Room, located between the Computer Center and the Library, is a comfortable room for adults age 55 and older to read, play cards and board games, and attend classes at various times each month. MondayFriday 2:008:00 p.m. Saturday 12:006:00 p.m.
Four computers* are available to seniors. *You need a Takoma Park Library card to access the computers. Food and drinks are not permitted in the Senior Room.

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NEW

Enhance You Brain Fitness With This Memory Workout!

Memory Academy is a five-week course providing memory improvement techniques. This course explains how memory works; offers quick strategies for remembering names, faces and numbers; provides basic memory tools such as linking ideas and creating visual images; and maximizes the effectiveness of using memory aids such as lists. (This program is not intended for people with Alzheimers disease or other forms of dementia). The Takoma Park Recreation Department, in partnership with Holy Cross Hospital is offering this special program for seniors in Takoma Park. For more information about the Holy Cross Hospitals Memory Academy course and registration, please call Holy Cross Hospital at 301-754-8800.

Memory Academy
Wednesdays, October 10November 7, 2012 10:00 AM 12:00 PM
For adults age 55 and older.

Senior Room
Takoma Park Community Center 7500 Maple Avenue

Fee: $20 per person(includes textbook, handouts, materials and instruction)

Registration is required. For more information, please call 301-754-8800.

To register call: 301-754-8800 On-line registration: www.holycrosshealth.org

Please Note: Introduction to Conversational English Session II : 10/30/1212/13/12. See page 5 for details. Seniors, and Those Who Care For Them Monday, October 29, 2012 Next 6:30 p.m. Meeting Azalea Room, Takoma Park Community Center 7500 Maple Avenue

Silver Foxes Seniors Advisory Group Meeting

Advisory Meeting

Join other seniors from the community Friday, October 5, 2012 at our next advisory group meeting. 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Bring your suggestions and ideas for Senior Room the senior recreation program in Takoma Park Community Center Takoma Park. Come to an open and 7500 Maple Ave. relaxed meeting and get involved! Drop-in. Drop-in, no registration required.

Inclement Weather Info:

Please listen to your radio or television for possible school closings or delays. If Montgomery County Schools are closed due to weather conditions, all senior program activities will be canceled. For information, call our weather hotline: (301) 891-7101 ext. 5605

Silver Foxes On-line. Heres how to find the newsletter online: Go to: www.takomaparkmd.gov/recreation Click on this symbol:

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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 paulal@takomagov.org

Bone Builders
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 in
either session. The classes may be full due to their popularity, however a waiting list is available.

Line Dance Exercise

*Note: 10 minutes earlier time.

Wednesdays, Ongoing 10:50 11:50 a.m.* Fridays, Ongoing 6:307:30 p.m.

Barbara Brown instructs this line dancing class and demonstrates how exercise can be fun with music. No experience necessary so come and enjoy the activity. Registration is required. Dance Studio. Free.

Bone Builders consists of three parts: balance exercises, weight training and discussion concerning diet, safety and exercise. This program, in partnership with Montgomery County, uses trained RSVP volunteers supervised by a certified trainer. Registration is required. Dance Studio. Free.

Gentle Tai ChiNew Beginners ClassLevel 1

Mondays, 12:05 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
Kirk Talbott will introduce you to the ancient Chinese internal martial art of tai-chi chuan, a gentle moving meditation that improves health and restores balance and calm. The class will emphasize relaxation, posture, and breathing through the slow, integrated exercise of the traditional Yang-style short form. This class is for beginning students. Dance Studio. Registration is required. Free.
Fall session: September 10 through December 17, 2012.

Gentle Tai ChiIntermediate ClassLevel 2

Mondays, 11:05 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Wednesdays, 12:001:00 p.m.
Kirk Talbott will introduce you to the ancient Chinese internal martial art of tai-chi chuan, a gentle moving meditation that improves health and restores balance and calm. The class will emphasize relaxation, posture, and breathing through the slow, integrated exercise of the traditional Yang-style short form. These classes for continuing students. Dance Studio. Registration is required. Free.
Fall session: September 10 through December 19, 2012.

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

Alternate Fridays, October 12, 26 12:001:00 p.m.
Carol Mermey, RYT, will introduce you to the ways yoga can help you increase flexibility, strength, and balance, using a series of seated and standing poses. Learn breathing and relaxation techniques. Beginners and experienced students welcome, work at your own level. You must bring a yoga mat to every class. Registration is required. Eight classes. Limit of 16 students. Dance Studio. Free.
This class may be full due to its popularity, however a waiting list is available.

**The Game Room is available for seniors to play pool, table tennis, basketball arcade and other active games.
Fall/Winter hours: Monday - Friday, 11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m., and Saturdays 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

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General Classes

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

Wednesdays, October 2, 10, 17 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m.
Learn to use the internet, a word processing program, and email. You need a Takoma Park Library card* to access the computers, and take this course. Limit six participants. Instructors: Phil Shapiro, Jim Mueller and Jane Hawkanson. Registration is required. Six weeks. Computer Center. Class Fee: $10 Payable to the City of Takoma Park. *Library card fees: Free/Takoma Park residents, $37/ Montgomery County residents, and $60 non-Mont. Co. residents.

Introduction to Conversational English

Session II: Tuesdays/Thursdays Begins October 30 thru December 13 1:00 2:30 p.m.
This is a six-week class that will meet two times per week. The 12 classes are designed to provide students with an introduction to conversational English for senior citizens whose first language is not English. Each class will focus on listening, understanding, speaking and pronunciation through the study of familiar, everyday events and situations in English. Class size: Min. 6/Max 12. Registration is required. Call 301-891-7280 for more information. Senior Room. $5 (materials fee).

Needlework Get-together
Mondays, Ongoing 11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Are you bored sitting and knitting alone? Join us for fun, conversation and support with your needlework projects. Bring your projects with you. This is not an instructional class. Drop-in. Senior Room. Free.

Creative Arts Workshops

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Monday, October 8 (Next workshop: 11/19/12) 11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.

Expand your art skills or learn new techniques in our art workshops with instructor Alice Sims. You can paint, draw, work with glass or clay. Be creative in a relaxed atmosphere and have fun! Registration is required. Call 301-891-7280. Art Studio. Free.

Introduction to Latch Hook

Monday, October 1 (last class) 10:00 a.m.11:00 p.m.
Latch hooks are used to knot pieces of yarn on a canvas to make wall hangings, pillows, and small rugs. Students will make a simple design on a 12 by 12 canvas. 4 weeks. Limit 6 students. Registration is required. For more information, please call 301-891-7280. Free. (Session:9/1010/1)

Blood Pressure Screening

Thursday, October 25 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Adventist Healthcare will be doing a monthly blood
pressure screening. Drop-in. Senior Room. Free. After your screening, please stay for some games of bingo...lots of fun for everyone.

Bingo
Thursday, October 25 12:002:00 p.m.
Come and try your luck. Win a prize. Drop-in. Senior Room. Free.

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Walking/Stairs Guide: One Shoe: Two Shoes: Three Shoes: Limited walking/no stairs. Walking/Standing/may be stairs. Active walking/may be stairs.

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Driving Distance Guide: One steering wheel: 1 hour or less. Two steering wheels: 2 hours or less.

October 2012 Trips

This symbol means the site is wheelchair accessible:

How to register for trips beginning Tuesday, October 2 (phone opens at 8:45 a.m.) :
1. To begin the registration process, please call 301-891-7280 to include your name on a pre-registration list.
Note: This list will hold the participants place in line for 3 days to one week, depending on when the trip is scheduled in the month. Registration for the current months trip (s) will usually begin on the first business day of the month. To insure proper processing, it is best to speak directly with a Recreation Department staff person. Do not leave a recorded message.

2. A Takoma Park Recreation Department registration form is required for each trip.
Note: This form must be received by the end of the pre-registration period, or the participant will be removed from the list, and the space will become available.

3. Please register in-person, or mail the registration form to: Takoma Park Recreation Department, 7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland 20912.
Note: We have a fair first come-first serve system for all participants. Trips are popular and fill up fast, so register early. If you have any questions, please call Paula Lisowski, Seniors Program Manager at 301-891-7280. You may also call the general Recreation information line at 301-891-7290.

Trip # 1: Seniors and Boomers Expo, Timonium, MD

Paulas Pick

This expo extravaganza, sponsored by the Baltimore County Department of Aging, showcases the latest in information, resources, products and services to approximately 11,000 attendees. Older adults, baby boomers, and persons with disabilities can visit 250 plus exhibitors and vendors; enjoy continuous entertainment (The Fabulous Hubcaps; and Jr. Cline and the Recliners); bid on silent auction items; and take advantage of a wide assortment of free health screenings. Bring lunch or spending money to purchase lunch. Rain or Shine!

Date: Thursday, October 11, 2012

Time: 9:00 a.m.3:30 p.m.

Meet at Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Avenue. Bus pick up at Franklin Apartments, Mapleview Apartments, and Victory Tower only. Registration is required. See registration procedure above. No cost for transportation. $2 admission, or free with donation of two cans of food (bring with you).

Trip # 2: Carroll County Historical Museum; Baughers Restaurant & Market, Westminster, MD

Senior Request

The Historical Society of Carroll County (HSCC) collects a wide range of objects, from the eighteenth century to the present including household furnishings, fine arts, clothing and household textiles, domestic and craft tools, and the library collection, which includes manuscripts, newspapers, maps, books, and photographs, exhibited in the Sherman-Fisher-Shellman House and the Shriver-Weybright Exhibition Gallery. After our visit to the HSSC Museum, we will have lunch at the popular Baughers Restaurant for fresh produce, country style meals, home made bakery and ice cream! Bring spending money for lunch and shopping. Rain or Shine!

Date: Thursday, October 18, 2012

Time: 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

Meet at Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Avenue. Bus pick up at Franklin Apartments, Mapleview Apartments, and Victory Tower only. Registration is required. See registration procedure above. No cost for transportation. $5 per person, museum admission. You pay for your restaurant meal.

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Special Event: Halloween Costume Contest, Parade, Celebration

Intersection of Carroll and Laurel Avenues, Old Town Takoma Park

Annual Halloween Costume Contest Saturday, October 27 at 5:00 p.m. Halloween Parade Saturday, October 27 Approximately 5:45 p.m.

Immediately following the Costume Contest (Carroll Ave. to Philadelphia Ave., to Maple Ave.)

Join us for refreshments, sponsored by the Takoma Park Lions Club, and a musical performance sponsored by the Takoma Park Recreation Department.

Halloween Award Ceremony and Celebration Saturday, October 27 Approximately 6:15 p.m. (Immediately flowing the parade) Piney Branch Elementary School, 7510 Maple Avenue

Piney Branch School Swimming Pool Fall Classes

Piney Branch Pool (7510 Maple Ave., inside Piney Branch School) is open. For more information about hours and classes, check out the pool website: www.acsgw.org/pool.htm You may contact the pool at (301) 891-8017. You may also call Joyce Seamens, Director of Pool Operation, Adventist Community Services at (301) 565-0190.

50 and OVER Basketball League

New 50 is Nifty Basketball League Sundays, beginning October 14, 2012
Eight week season with a post season tournament. Games start at 2:00 PM / $475 per team Takoma Park Recreation Center 7315 New Hampshire Avenue
For more information, call John Webster at 301-891-7289 or johnw@takomagov.org

2012 Crossroads Farmers Market Transportation

That meansfresh local produce! Come to the Crossroads Farmers Market where you will find plenty of fresh produce and other goodies. Dont Forget to bring your senior ID card, senior FMNP coupon, Independence Card and/or WIC FVC and FMNP coupons! Takoma Park Recreation Department and Crossroads Farmers Market, Inc. are co-sponsoring free transportation for seniors: May 16October 31 3:00 p.m.7:00 p.m. Look for the pick-up/ drop-off time schedule flyers at Takoma Park Community Center (7500 Maple Avenue) and senior housing. For information about bus service, and to contact the market, please call: 410-984-7717 or

Crossroads Market is Open:

Wednesdays, May 16October 31 2:30 6:30 p.m. 7676 New Hampshire Avenue, Takoma/Langley Crossroads

amilchling@crossroadscommunityfoodnetwork.com

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

October 2012
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Line Dancing 10:5011:50 a Table Tennis 11:30 a1 p Computer Class 11:30 a1:30 p
Tai Chi Intermediate

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Bone Builders 1011 a Latch Hook Class 1011 a Tai Chi Intermediate 11:05 a12:00 p Table Tennis 11:30 a1 p Needlework 11:30 a1 p Tai Chi Beginners 12:051:00 p

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Bone Builders 10:3011:30 a Table Tennis 11:30 a1 p ESOL Class 12:30 p

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Bone Builders 1011 a Table Tennis 11:30 a1 p ESOL Class 12:30 p

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Bone Builders 10:3011:30 a Table Tennis 11:30 a1 p Advisory Meeting 11:30 a12:30 p Evening Line Dance 6:307:30 p

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Center closed on Sundays

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Bone Builders 1011 a Tai Chi Intermediate 11:05 a12 p Creative Arts 11 a12:30 p Table Tennis 11:30 a1 p Needlework 11:30 a1 p Tai Chi Beginners 12:051:00 p

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Bone Builders 10:3011:30 a Table Tennis 11:30 a1 p Zumba Gold 11:45 a12:45 p ESOL Class 12:30 p

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Memory Class 10 a12 p Line Dancing 10:5011:50 a Table Tennis 11:30 a1 p Computer Class 11:30 a1:30 p
Tai Chi Intermediate

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Bone Builders 1011 a Table Tennis 11:30 a1 p ESOL Class Trip Boomer Expo 9 a3 p

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Bone Builders 10:3011:30 a Table Tennis 11:30 a1 p Gentle Yoga 121 p Evening Line Dance 6:307:30 p

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Table Tennis 10:00 a 12:00 p

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Center closed on Sundays

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Bone Builders 1011 a Tai Chi Intermediate 11:05 a12 p Table Tennis 11:30 a1 p Needlework 11:30 a1 p Tai Chi Beginners 12:051:00 p

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Bone Builders 10:3011:30 a Table Tennis 11:30 a1 p Zumba Gold 11:45 a12:45 p
ESOL Class

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Memory Class 10 a12 p Line Dancing 10:5011:50 a Table Tennis 11:30 a1 p
Computer Session I: Ends 11:30 a1:30 p Tai Chi Intermediate

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Bone Builders 1011 a Table Tennis 11:30 a1 p ESOL Last Class Session One Ends 12:30 p Trip to Westminster 9 a4 p

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Bone Builders 10:3011:30 a Table Tennis 11:30 a1 p Auction Annie 11:30 a12:30 p Evening Line Dance 6:307:30 p

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Table Tennis 10:00 a 12:00 p

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Center closed on Sundays

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Bone Builders 1011 a Tai Chi Intermediate 11:05 a12:00 p Table Tennis 11:30 a1 p Needlework 11:30 a1 p Tai Chi Beginners 12:051:00 p 29 Bone Builders 1011 a Tai Chi Intermediate 11:05 a12:00 p Table Tennis 11:30 a1 p Needlework 11:30 a1 p Tai Chi Beginners 12:051:00 p

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Bone Builders 10:3011:30 a Table Tennis 11:30 a1 p Zumba Gold 11:45 a12:45 p

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Memory Class

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Bone Builders 1011 a Table Tennis 11:30 a1 p
Blood Pressure 11:30 a12:30 p Bingo 122 p

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Bone Builders 10:3011:30 a Table Tennis 11:30 a1 p Gentle Yoga 121 p Evening Line Dance 6:307:30 p

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Table Tennis 10:00 a 12:00 p Halloween Event 58 p.

10 a12 p
Line Dancing

10:5011:50 a
Table Tennis

11:30 a1 p
Computer Session II

11:30 a1:30 p
Tai Chi Intermediate

12:001:00 p
30 Bone Builders 10:3011:30 a Table Tennis 31 Memory Class

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10 a12 p
Line Dancing

11:30 a1 p Zumba Gold 11:45 a12:45 p ESOL Session Two Begins 12:30 p

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Table Tennis 11:30 a1 p Computer Class 11:30 a1:30 p Tai Chi Intermediate 12:001:00 p

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