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INDEX February 2018 CONTACT US: Phone: 410-887-0900 Fax: 410-887-1013 Email: [email protected] HOURS OF OPERATION Monday ~ Friday 8:30 A.M. ~ 4:00 P.M. 501 N. Rolling Road, Catonsville, MD 21228 CENTER STAFF Special Events Storyteller - Clarence Mollock Thursday, February 8, 12:30 p.m. African American History - Culture of Baltimore Talk Wednesday, February 21, 12:45 p.m. Marian Anderson - A Legacy Of Hope Wednesday, February 28, 12:45 p.m.

Monday ~ Friday 8:30 A.M. ~ 4:00 P.M. - Fata Online Tonkin Gulf Incident - Secrets Revealed Learn from an eyewitness what really happened here that led to America’s involvement in

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INDEX

February 2018

CONTACT US:

Phone: 410-887-0900 Fax: 410-887-1013

Email: [email protected]

HOURS OF OPERATION Monday ~ Friday 8:30 A.M. ~ 4:00 P.M.

501 N. Rolling Road, Catonsville, MD 21228

CENTER STAFF

Special Events

Storyteller - Clarence Mollock

Thursday, February 8, 12:30 p.m.

African American History - Culture of Baltimore Talk

Wednesday, February 21, 12:45 p.m.

Marian Anderson - A Legacy Of Hope

Wednesday, February 28, 12:45 p.m.

February 2018 Special Events & Programs

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PreSuperBowlLuncheonAndParty

Friday,February2,Noonto1:30p.m.

Wearyourfavoriteteamjersey!Bringanyfootballmemboraliayouhavetoshoweveryone.Takeachancetowinabasket�illedwithRavensitems!HotDogswithFixingsBar,PotatoChips,IceCreamCake,Drinks.$2.50.RSVPnowtostaffof�ice.

CardMakingWithJane

Friday,February2,1p.m.

Costis$5.00.RSVPwithpaymenttostaffof�ice.

KaraokeWithCharlieAndMarie

Friday,February2,12:45p.m.to1:45p.m.

JoinourownCharlieandMarieforafunafternoon.

BloodPressureScreening

Tuesday,February6,10a.m.toNoon

SerenaPanzarotto,R.N.fromtheBaltimoreCountyHealthDepartmentisofferingfreebloodpressurescreenings.

ComputerAssistance

Wednesday,February7,10a.m.toNoon

LoanTranwillansweryourquestionsfreeofcharge.Justdropby.

ValentineFlowerArranging

Thursday,February8,10a.m.

JoannDixonwillleadthisclass.Bringcontainertoputyourarrangementin.$5.00.RSVPwithpaymenttothestaffof�icebyFeb.6.

StoryTellingwithClarence

Thursday,February8,12:30p.m.

ClarenceMollockfromtheGriots’CircleofMarylandwillsharehiscolorfultalesfromAnansitheSpidertoHowZebrasGotTheirSkin.RSVPtothefrontdeskbyFeb.5.

LongTermCareInsurance

Friday,February9,10:30a.m.

JordanKoopmanfromTylerBankersLifewillmakethispresentation.RSVPtothefrontdeskbyFeb.5.

NancySings

FridayFebruary9,12:45p.m.

NancyAbramsonwillentertainyouwithsongsfromherrepertoireofoverthousandsongs.

AARPDriversSafetyCourse

Friday,February9,9a.m.to1p.m.

Seepage3formoredetails.

MondayMovieMatinee

Monday,February12,12:45p.m.

ARomanticMoviewillbeshowntoday.

CreativeWritingClass

Monday,February12,1p.m.

SignupatthefrontdeskbyFeb.8.

MakeACandyBouquetWithChefCharlene

Monday,February12,1p.m.

SignupatthefrontdeskbyFeb.5.Limitedtothe1st12peoplewhosignup.

RediscoverYourEnthusiasmForLife

Tuesday,February13,10a.m.

DariaRozinski,R.N.willleadthisdiscussion.RSVPtothefrontdeskbyFeb.9.

ValentinesDayLuncheonAndDanceParty

Wednesday,February14,Noon-Lunch

Entertainment-12:45p.m.

PetRock(TimAmann)willperformtoday.Wearyourredandwhite!Bringapictureofyoursweetie.RSVPforlunchintheEatingTogetherBinderbyFeb.5.

ComputerTroubleshooting

Thursday,February15,10a.m.

BringyourcomputerquestionstoAlvinMiller,ourComputerguru.

LunchAndLearn/HeartHealthyMeals

Thursday,February15,Noon-Lunch,

12:30p.m.-Talk

RSVPforfreelunchintheEatingTogetherBinderbyFeb.7.SponsoredbyWestgateHillsRehabilitationandHealthcareCenter.

CardMakingWithJane

Friday,February16,1p.m.

Costis$5.00.RSVPbyFeb.9withpaymenttothestaffof�ice.

CenterClosed

Monday,February19

AfricanAmericanHistoryAndCultureOfBaltimore

Wednesday,February21,12:45p.m.

DennyLynch,historian,photographerandformerschoolteacherwillsharephotographsandstories.

GentleHandTreatmentWithEssentialOils

Thursday,February22,10:30a.m.toNoon

AdrienneHausmanwillperformHandTreatments.RSVPforafreetreatmentatthefrontdeskbyFeb.15.

Birthday/PizzaParty/KaraokeWithKathy

Friday,February23,11:45a.m.-Cake,Noon-Lunch,

12:45p.m.-Karaoke.

RSVPintheEatingTogetherBookbyFebruary17.Limitedtothe1st50peoplewhosignup.$2.50.

MarianAnderson-ALegacyOfHopeProgram

Wednesday,February28,12:45p.m.

PresentedbyLyricOperaHouse.SignupatthefrontdeskbyFeb.21.

**AARPTAXPREPARATIONstartssoon.Signupforanappointmentatthefrontdesk.Thanks!**

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February 2018 Special Events & Programs Continued..

Friday,March23

Doorsopenat6p.m.Bingostartsat6:30p.m.Ticketsare$20.00inadvance(purchaseinthestaffof�ice)startingMonday,February12oratthedoorfor$22.00.20games,3specials,and1jackpotgame.50/50raf�le,giftbasketraf�les,extrabingocards,hotdogs,pizza,snacksanddrinkswillbeavailableforyoutopurchase.Friendswelcome.Volunteersneededtohelpsetup,cook,sellraf�letickets,createbaskets,solicitbusinessesfordonationsandcleanup.LetNicoleorSusanknowifyou’reinterestedinvolunteering.

Riddle Of The Month

What did the Valentine say to the stamp? Leave your answer in the Riddle Box outside of the Ballroom.

January Riddle Answer

31,536,000 is the answer. Common Year.

Denise Bond had the right answer!

AARP

Future Driver Safety Courses Feb.9,April9,June25,Aug.27,Oct.15,Dec.3

9:00a.m.to1:00p.m.

Register and pay in advance inside the office. 15.00 for AARP members and $20.00 for non-AARP members. Checks only. Make check payable to AARP. Check with your insurance company about possible discounts you could receive by taking this course!

BIOGRAPHY BOOK CLUB

The Biography Book Club usually meets

the 4th Monday of each month in the

Staff Conference Room at 10:00 a.m.

Mark Your Calendar For Future Dates

Monday, February 26

Michelangelo, 1475 - 1564

Monday, March 26

Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)

Monday, April 23

J.D. Salinger, 1919 - 2010

Monday, May 21

Miguel de Cervantes, 1547- 1616

Matthews1600RestaurantThursday,February8,11:30a.m.to1:30p.m.

~SponsoredByCCBC~

TheTonkinGulfIncident-SecretsRevealedLearnfromaneyewitnesswhatreallyhappenedherethatledtoAmerica’sinvolvementintheVietnamWar.Discoverwhywewerethereandwhethertheattackreallyhappened.Understandthetruthofthishistoricalevent,cloakedinmysteryfor40years.$64.00.443-840-4700.

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Learn how to make seasonal

cards and tags with Jane. $5.00 per

class. RSVP to the inside office with your payment 3 days before class.

Classes start at 1 p.m. on the following

dates:

Feb. 2 Feb. 16

March 2 March 16

CountyRideShoppingShuttle

Forreservationsorinformationcall:PreciousAgubuzoat410-887-0900.Tocancelatripcall:CountyRide:410-887-4565.Cost:TwoCountyRideticketsor$6incash.Pleasenotethatreservationmustbemadeatleasttwoweeksinadvance.Seevolunteersinsidetheof�icetopurchaseCountyRideticketsorforaCountyRideApplication.

ThenextCountyRideTripwillbetoTarget(ReisterstownRoad

inPikesville)onTuesday,Feb.20.PleasesignupwithPreciousbyFeb.2ifinterestedingoing.

Whatlocalshoppingtrips(withinBaltimoreCounty)wouldyoubeinterestedingoingon?GivePreciousAgubuzoyoursuggestions.Stopinsidetheof�iceforupcomingshoppingtripinformation!

B������� S��� O��� M����� �� � F ���� 9:30 �% - 12:30 �%

**Jewelry is needed in the Boutique Shop**

Openeverymorningsellingtrinkets,jewelry,knick-knacks,snacks,novelties,andcards.Allfundsraisedsupportcouncilsponsoredactivitiessuchasentertainment,thecomputerlab,poolroom&�itnesscenter.SeeAnneaboutvolunteeringintheBoutique

Shop.GiftCertiCicatesareavailabletopurchase.

~Boutique Shop Volunteer Manager — Anne Roach~

FITNESSCENTERHOURSOFOPERATIONMonday-Wednesday:8:30A.M.-3:30P.M.

Thursday-Friday:8:30A.M.-3:00P.M.

Cost:$100.00peryearorinstallmentsof$25.00perquarter.ParticipantsmustbemembersoftheCatonsvilleSeniorCenter&age60orabove.Personaltrainingpackagesarealsoavailable.

Exerciseinafriendlyandinvitingatmospherewithprofessionallytrainedvolunteermonitors.

BloodpressuremonitoringwillbeprovidedtoallFitnessmembers.

REGISTRATION FORMS FOR FITNESS CENTERLOCATED

INTHESTAFFOFFICE

Note: Fitness Center will be closed if there is no monitor available to staff the center.

ASK THE FITNESS COACH

Become a member of the Fitness

Room and take advantage of this free

training! Need to know how you can

improve your workout? ASK Mary

Hilton our fitness coach! Mary has

personal training experience and is

here to assist our members with their

wellness goals. She will be here on

Tuesday, Feb. 6 and Wednesday,

Feb. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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TRAVEL THE

WITH CATONSVILLE TRAVEL TELEPHONE NUMBER 410-744-0170

Monday: 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Tuesday & Thursday: 9:00AM - 11:30 AM

Wednesday: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Friday: Closed

UPCOMING TRIPS (Day And Overnight)

If interested in a trip please sign up in our Interest Binder that is located in the Travel OfJice!

Toby’s Dinner Theatre

Columbia, MD

Young Frankenstein

NEW DATE - February 28, 2018 Cost: $56.00. Sign up now!

Miami & Key West Florida

(NEW DATES)

April 7 to April 15, 2018 Cost: $869 Double $1244 Single $75 deposit due nowEnjoyascenictriponaspaciousMotorcoach.Eightnightslodgingincluding4consecutivenightsintheMiamiarea.Includes13meals(8breakfastsand5dinners).AdmissiontoCruisebycelebrityhomesonBiscayneBay,admissiontotheenchantingCoralCastleandFairchildTropicalBotanicGardens,visittotheIslandCityofKeyWestandtrolleytourofKeyWest.

Delaware Park Casino

March 20, 2018 Cost: $33.00 (doesn’t include bus drivers tip, receive bonus of $30.00)

New Orleans, Louisiana, plus

Chattanooga, Atlanta & Charlotte

April 21 to April 29, 2018 Cost: $1,250 per person, double occupancy, $1,669 per person, single occupancy Eightnightslodging,plusaJazzcruiseontheMississippiRiver,greatdinnersinNewOrleans,SouthernBelleDinnerCruise,visitRubyFalls,tourtheMercedesPlant,guidedtourofNewOrleans,includingtheinfamousFrenchQuarter,Houmas

HousePlantationandGardenstourandsomuchmore.

Cape May New Jersey

May 14 to May 17, 2018 4 days and 3 nights. Grand Hotel. $499. $200.00 due now. Final Payment due 3/8

Great Gatsby/Vanderbilt Long Island Tour

New York

June 19 to June 21, 2018 3 days and 2 nights. 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners. Cost: $465

Sight And Sound/Jesus

Pennsylvania

August 15, 2018

Rome, Italy

September 13 to September 19, 2018 Double: $3,869 or Single $4,569 $935.00 due Feb. 21. 2nd payment of $1,000 due 3/10

Sicily, AmalJi Coast and Southern Italy

September 19 to September 30, 2018 Double: $4,869 or Single $5,469 $935 due Feb. 21. 2nd payment of $1,000 due 3/10

Rome, Southern Italy and Sicily

September 13 to September 30, 2018 Double: $6,933 or Single $8,233$935 due Feb. 21. 2nd payment of $1,000 due 3/10 Flyers for many of our trips are available in the Travel Of9ice. Stop by and pick them up.

Chairperson:CathyHomensTravelCommittee:JoannaCallegary,JudyWatson,LindaBrooks(multi-daytripcoordinator),MarieBuker,ClaudeDavid,BarbaraWright,MicheleElder,BarbaraFlutka,andSurraiyaBaig

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DAILY PROGRAM & COURSE SCHEDULE - February 2018 DayandTime Program/Course Instructor Room

MONDAY

9-10am PiloxingandStretch MaryHilton,CSCC Ballroom

9-11:30am Bridge Volunteer 114

9:30–11:30am StainedGlass JosephBurke,CCBC 301

9:30–11:30am Drawing/PenandInk JosephCassar,CSCC 301

10-11am PiloxingandStretch MaryHilton,CSCC Ballroom

12-2pm Bowling JeanDavis,Volunteer NormandyLanes

12:30-2pm GeneralCouncilMembershipMeeting 4thMonday,Quarterly DiningRoom

1-2pm CouncilBoardMeeting MarieCassizzi,Bd.President 106

1-3pm Rummikub Volunteer 301

1-3:45pm Mah-Jong Volunteer 301

1-4pm Chess ErnieStrong,Volunteer 114

1:30-3:30pm BeginnersLineDancing Volunteer Ballroom

TUESDAY

8:45-10am ModerateExercise TessaClements,CCBC Ballroom

9:30-10:30am TaiChi(Beginners) EdLivingston,CCBC 301

10-11am PetsOnWheels Frodo,theDog Center

10-11:20am ModerateExercise TessaClements,CCBC Ballroom

10-11:30am OrganLessons CarolReid 114

10:15-11:15am Reminiscence PreciousAgubuzo 212

10:35-11:35am TaiChi(Intermediate) EdLivingston,CCBC 301

11:30-12:30pm ContemporaryLineDance Renee&Linda,CSCC Ballroom

12:30-1:45pm ChairBasedExerciseandFitness BrendaBurley,CCBC 106

12:30-2pm PianoLessons CarolReid,CSCC 114

12:30-2pm Zentangle MJKehne,CZT,CSCC 301

1:30-3:30pm LineDancing(Advanced) Volunteer Ballroom

2-4pm TableTennis(Singles) WilliamVanWright,Volunteer 116

WEDNESDAY

8:45-9:40am TotalBodyFitness DeborahSalim,CSCC Ballroom

9-11:30am Bridge(Intermediate) Volunteer 106

9–Noon CommunityProjects(Crocheting) MaryCarper,Volunteer 301

9:30–11:30am Painting/Watercolor JosephCassar,CCBC 301

9:45-10:30am MatPilates/YogaFusion DeborahSalim,CSCC Ballroom

10–Noon ComputerLab(1stThursday) LoanTran,Volunteer ComputerRoom

10-11am ComputerLab(2ndWednesday) AlvinMiller,Volunteer ComputerRoom

10:30–Noon LineDancing(Beginners) NancyLongo,CCBC Ballroom

11:45-12:45pm ContinuingSpanish SusanFredericks,CSCC 212

12:30-3:30pm DuplicateBridge JuneWelsh,Volunteer 106

12:30-3:45pm Pinochle IsabelHarman,Volunteer 106

12:45-2:30pm AfternoonDancing CharlieBarrett,Volunteer Ballroom

1-3pm WoodcarvingClub BuddyStif�ler,Volunteer 301

11:30-1:30pm Sculpting JosephCassar,CSCC 301

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DAILY PROGRAM & COURSE SCHEDULE - February 2018 DayandTime Program/Course Instructor Room

WEDNESDAYPM

4-5pm ChairYoga BettyLewis,CSCC Ballroom

4-5pm GentleYoga ElaineCollins,CSCC 301

5:15-6:15pm HathaYoga ElaineCollins,CSCC 301

THURSDAY

8:45-10am ModerateExercise TessaClements Ballroom

9-1pm Bingo Volunteer 106

9:30-11am IyengarYoga BettyLewis,CCBC 301

10-11am TotalBodyFitness DeborahSalim,CSCC BCC

11-12am YogaFusion DeborahSalim,CSCC BCC

10-11:15am ModerateExercise TessaClements,CCBC Ballroom

10:15-11:15am TopicsinAging(1stand3rd) Staff/Volunteer 212

10:15-11:15am IssuesinAging(2ndand4th) Volunteer 212

12:45-1:45pm ChairBasedExercise VideoVenue 301

12:45-2pm ZUMBA TeresaReed,CCBC Ballroom

1-3pm Rummikub Volunteer 301

1-4pm Pinochle(3rdThursday) Volunteer 114

1-4pm Bridge(1st,2nd,4th) Volunteer 114

2-3pm RollingRoadInvestmentClub(2ndThurs) Volunteer 212

2-4pm TableTennis(Doubles) WilliamVanWright,Volunteer 106

FRIDAY

9-10am PowerUpandCardio MaryHilton,CSCC Ballroom

9-10:15am BeginnerPlusYoga ElaineCollins,CSCC BCC

10:15-11:15am Reminiscence Volunteer 212

10:30-Noon PianoLessons CatherineElkiss,CSCC 114

10:30-Noon LineDancing(Intermediate) NancyLongo,CCBC Ballroom

Noon-2pm Ceramics Volunteer 301

12:15-3:30pm DuplicateBridge DennisHamlet,Volunteer 106

12:30-1:30pm MahJongLessons EileenLewis,Volunteer 301

1-3:30pm MahJong EileenLewis,Volunteer 301

1:30-3:30pm LineDancing(Advanced) Volunteer Ballroom

Free Diabetes Self Management Program (DSMP) Friday’s, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (April 6 thru May 11)

Do you want to learn ways to better manage your diabetes? Join us for a six week course, which meets once a week for 2 hours and 30 minutes to learn strategies to cope with the effects of Diabetes (physical and emotional), practice good nutrition, exercise effectively, communicate with health care professionals, build your confidence, feel better, be in control, do the things you want, enjoy socializing with others in your same situation and increase your knowledge of resources available to help you. Sign up inside the office by March 23.

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COUNCIL NEWS

The Council is a 501C(3) non-profit organization and welcomes

your tax deductible contribution.

Next Center Council’s BOARD MEETING

When: Monday, February 12 Time: 1:00 p.m.

Where: CSC, Room 212

Next General MEMBERSHIP MEETING When: Monday, March 26

Officers

And Members-At-Large

President Marie Cassizzi

1st Vice President

Eunice Harris

2nd Vice President Jeanne Claflin

Treasurer

Larry Martin

Assistant Treasurer Cynthia McIver

Secretary

Sharon Seligson

Advocate Joan Clark

Members-At-Large

David Bond, Mary Breland, Gail Collins, Sharyn Doyle,

Sandy Brownfield

Community Board Members Karen Gatzke

James Laughlin

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Hello everyone!

Hope your New Year is going well.

Don’t miss the special programs scheduled this month for Black History Month. See page 1 and 2 for details on Storytelling by Clarence Mollock from Griots Circle of Maryland, African American History and Culture of Baltimore Talk by Denny Lynch, Marian Anderson - A Legacy of Hope presented by Lyric Opera House.

We will be having our Cash Bingo fundraiser on Friday, March 23 starting at 6 p.m. Hopefully you can join us for a fun 9illed night. Friends are welcome. Door prizes needed.

Special thanks goes to George Spicer for taking such great pictures at our Holiday Party! See back page.

~Marie~

Your Catonsville Senior Center Council invites you tvisit them on their website at www.catonsvilleseniorcenter.org. and “Like Us” on Facebook!

Congratulations

Bill Harding won the Holiday Basket Raffle!

Membership Update

981 people have renewed there membership so far! Please stop by to renew your membership if you haven’t already done so. During the month of

February we will ask you to show your membership card.

Next Class RegistrationTentative date is Monday, March 5. Look for more details in next months newsletter or check at the desk for the Class Brochure in mid February.

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“IrishmanChorale”Perform

Wednesday,March7,12:45p.m.

St.Patrick'sLuncheonAndParty

Friday,March16,NoonEntertainmentbyLetUsEntertainYou,12:45p.m.

“BaltimoreHons”Perform

Wednesday,March28,12:30p.m.

LunchandLearn/EyeSafety

Thursday,March29,Noon

JointhemonthlyWritingCluband�indyourcreativesidethroughwords.EverysecondMondayofthemonth

from11:00a.m.toNoonthecreativewritingclasswillmeetwithKarenBrownwhowillhelpyou�indyourcreativity.Classlimitedto

12students.RSVPatthefrontdesk.

NextGetTogether…..February12

Get Involved With Your Center

Volunteer Opportunities:

Eating Together, Fitness Room, Gift Shop, Coffee Makers, Travel, Instructors, Special Events, Board Members, Fundraising, Grant Writers, Sound System Consultants, Gardeners, Decorators, Front Desk, Inside Of9ice

See Nicole or Susan if interested. Thanks.

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BCDA NOW HAS A FLICKR PAGE!

NowyoucanfollowBCDAthroughphotosontheirnewFlickrpage.Gotowww.baltimorecountymd.govandclickonthecamerainthecircleatthetopofthepageorwww.�lickr.com/photos/baltimorecountyaging/albums.

Recycle Your Old Cell Phones

Doyouhaveanoldcellphonethatyounolongeruse?PleaserecycleitandhelptheMarylandZooinBaltimoresavetheanimals.Coltan,anorethatprovidesessentialcomponentsforcellphonesandotherelectronics,isprimarilyminedincritical

habitatsforgorillasandchimpanzees.Byrecyclingoldcellphones,wecanreducetheneedformininginareaswheregorillasandchimpanzeeslive.Itwillhelptoprotectcriticalhabitataswellaskeeptoxicchemicalsoutofourland�ills.DropoffyouroldcellphonetotheboxlocatedintheentrancefoyeroftheSeniorCenter.

Over70CellPhoneshavebeendonatedsofarbytheCatonsvilleSeniorCenter!Thanks!

Support Our Advertisers When You Can - Let them know you appreciate their ad.ROLLBACK TOWING MD. ST. INSPECTION

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6132 EDMONDSON AVE.CHRIS STILLING, OWNER

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TELEPHONE: 410-788-1211

Ambrose Funeral HomesFamily Owned and Operated Since 1936

Call and ask to speak to one of our Pre-Arrangement Specialists410-242-2211

Ambrose Funeral Home, Inc. Ambrose Funeral Home of Lansdowne1328 Sulphur Spring Rd. 2719 Hammonds Ferry Rd.Arbutus, MD 21227 Lansdowne, MD 21227

3620 Wilkens Ave., Baltimore, Md 21229

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- We are the- We are theCatonsville Catonsville Chamber of Chamber of Commerce’s Commerce’s Best Service Best Service Provider in Provider in 2014!2014!

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Women ages 70 and older are needed to par cipate in urinary bladder leakages research at the

University of Maryland/Bal more VA Medical Center.

CALL 410-605-7179 MENTION CODE: MFALS

It's Wise to ADVERTISEADVERTISE

Call: 410-578-3600for more information

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Karen GatzkeThe Realtor for Seniors

in Catonsville & Arbutus

410-218-0578 410-740-7100

“One’s doing well if age improves even slightly one’s capacity to hold on to that

vital truism: “This too shall pass.” ― Alain de Botton

“Middle school is for being like everyone else; middle age is for being like yourself.”

― Victoria Moran

“I used to think that eighty was a very old age. Now I am ninety. I do not think this any more. As long as you are able to admire and

to love, you are young.” ― Pablo Casals

QUOTE CORNER

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AMWAYHome Beauty

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For ad information, call Tim Maher or Phil Maher at 410-578-3600 or write P.O. Box 13103, Baltimore, MD 21203 - © 2018Products and services advertised in this publication are not endorsed or guaranteed by the senior center or BCDA.

For ad information, call Tim Maher or Phil Maher at 410-578-3600 or write P.O. Box 13103, Baltimore, MD 21203 - © 2018Products and services advertised in this publication are not endorsed or guaranteed by the senior center or BCDA.

Sterling-Ashton-Schwab-Witzke Funeral Homeof Catonsville, Inc.

1630 Edmondson Ave., Catonsville, Maryland 21228

410-744-8600 & 410-747-5324www.sterlingashtonschwabwitzke.com

CHESAPEAKETAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES

Certified Public Accountant

PATRICK J. SVEHLA, CPA1721 Edmondson Ave. • Catonsville, MD 21228410-744-6994 • Fax: 410-744-6996www.ChesapeakeTax.net [email protected]

Law Offi cesMcFARLAND& MASTERS

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1615 Frederick RoadCatonsville, MD 21228

Eldercare Specialist/TAXES410-747-0396

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There is a DifferenceCandle Light Funeral Home by Craig Witzke

1835 Frederick Rd. Catonsville443.830.0310 www.witzkefh.com

"Because a Dignifi ed Funeral Need Not Be Expensive"

6350 Frederick Road410-744-5959

Free Toothbrush & Healthmart Free Toothbrush & Healthmart brand cold or allergy product brand cold or allergy product with your next prescriptionwith your next prescription

Your Neighborhood Grill & Bar6505 Baltimore National Pike • Catonsville, MD 21228

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Coming Soon: Aging Mastery Program® for CaregiversBCDA is very excited to offer the National Council on Aging’s Aging Mastery Program® for Caregivers. This 12-week class, which combines goal-setting, daily practices, incentives and peer support, empowers those caring for themselves and others to make the best of their longevity. Topics include Navigating Longer Lives, Exercise, Sleep, Healthy Eating and Hydration, Financial Fitness, Medication Management, Advance Planning, Healthy Relationships, Falls Prevention, and Community Engagement. This course is perfect for anyone who is directly or indirectly taking care of another person, but it also provides tools to master your own aging. Class will be held Thursday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. beginning March 1, 2018 at the Pikesville Senior Center, 1301 Reisterstown Road, 21208.Register today by calling 410-887-4724. Space is limited.Cost for this 12-week program is only $35 (with the remaining portion subsidized by the BCDA).

Join Stepping On Program in FebruaryStepping On is an 8-week falls prevention program offered by Baltimore County Department of Aging which focuses on strength and balancing exercises, medication management, home safety, pedestrian safety, vision and mobility in preventing falls. This free and convenient self-management course will not conflict with existing programs or your treatment plans. This workshop designed to help people learn how they can reduce their risk of falls and remain independent. Gain the confidence and motivation you need to manage your risk of falls. The next workshop will be on Wednesdays, February 28 through April 18, 2018 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Seven Oaks Senior Center, 9210 Seven Courts – 21236, 410-887-5192. To register, contact the center directly.

Fall in Love with Nutrition Programs in Baltimore CountyThe Eating Together Program offers something for everyone to fall in love with this Spring! Startmaking plans to attend cooking demonstrations such as colorful quinoa bowls and overnight oats. Theprogram ‘Reviving Your Recipe’ will be springing up in nutrition sites near you! Sign up today for a Lenten-friendly Mediterranean Style Pan Seared Garlic & Herb Tilapia Fillet meal (dates vary by site), a St. Patrick’s Day Meal on March 15th and Easter Meal on March 28th! For information on any of these programs or meals, call your local senior center or nutrition site.

Do You Enjoy Theatre, Concerts, Tours, and Travel? Don’t Miss This Opportunity!

Senior Box Office (SBO) offers complimentary and discounted tickets to members for cultural, educational, and entertainment events. SBO also offers exciting travel opportunities to both members and non-members. Seniors age 60 and older are invited to join. Annual membership dues are:• $30 per household with brochures delivered electronically by email OR• $38 per household with printed brochures delivered by regular mail.More information, as well as a membership application, is available on the SBO website www.seniorboxoffice.org. Seniors may also call SBO at 410-887-5399 or email [email protected] to request an application. Senior Box Office gift memberships make great gifts for holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, retirements and more. Call SBO today to find out how to give the gift of SBO.

Holiday ClosingsSenior Centers, CountyRide and Department of Aging Administrative Offices CLOSED on Monday, February 19 for President’s Day.

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 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.

This program connects Baltimore County residents age 60+ to community resources. Outreach workers evaluate seniors’ needs, assist with applying for benefits and services, and connect seniors to resources.

CountyRide provides paratransit transportation within the County for qualifying clients to appointments Monday through Friday. Reservations must be prescheduled and are scheduled on a first come, first serve basis. A book of 6 tickets costs $15. Payment by check or exact amount of cash (No change available in vehicles.)

The Eating Together program provides a nutritious meal and socialization in 35 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.

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.

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.

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It is the policy of the Baltimore County Department of Aging to open and fully operate its programsas 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 forany other reason occurs, media announcements regarding closures or late openings will ONLY bemade on WBAL Radio, 1090 AM; WBAL-TV 11 and WJZ-TV 13. Information on closings and/or lateopenings 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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