Silver Foxes Newsletter - August 2012 from the Takoma Park Recreation Department

7/31/2019 Silver Foxes Newsletter - August 2012 from the Takoma Park Recreation Department

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Special points of interest:

National Night Out

page 2.

Dance Room Schedule

page 2.

Senior Services Meeting

page 3

Summer Game Show

page 3.

Farmers Marketpage 3.

Day Trip reviewpage 7.

Inside this issue:

News and Events 2, 3

Fitness/Health 4, 5

Art/Education 5

August Trips 6

General Information 7

August Calendar 8

August

2012

friends for a great partycelebration. Enjoy avariety of tasty picnicfoods and desserts, andyou can create your owndelicious ice creamsundaesyummy!Paula has prepared somefun picnic party games.Get ready to play. Youmay win a prize! This

Paula Lisowski, SeniorsProgram Manager, andthe Takoma ParkRecreation Departmentinvite you to an end of

the summer picnic on

Friday, August 24, 2012,at Heffner CommunityCenter in Takoma Park.We will supply the foodand fun! Join with your

special event is open toadults age 55 and older.The Heffner Center iswheelchair accessibleand air-conditioned. Thepicnic will take placerain or shine. If you haveany questions about thisevent, please contactPaula at 301-891-7280.See you there!

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

Paula LisowskiSeniors Program ManagerTakoma Park Recreation7500 Maple AvenueTakoma Park, MD [email protected]: (301) 891-7280

Seniors Summer Picnic

Friday, August 24, 2012

11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m. No cost.

Heffner Center

42 Oswego Avenue

Takoma Park, MD 20912

Transportation is available for Victory Tower, FranklinApartments and Mapleview Apartments:

Pick-up at 11:00, 11:20, 11:40, 11:55 a.m.Return rides begin at 1:30 p.m.

Watermelon artwork by Terry Seamens.


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Due to youth summer camps, some of the senior classes that take place in the Dance Studio will be moved toanother room or not take place on specific dates. See the chart below.

Game Room Summer Hours:

MondayFriday

11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.

Saturday

10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.

The Game Room is available for adults 55 andolder to play pool, table tennis, and other active

games. The Game Room hours will change forthe summer months due to the Summer Campsschedule, June 18 to August 17, 2012.

The Senior Room, whichis located between theComputer Center and theLibrary, is a comfortableroom for seniors to read,play cards and boardgames, and attend classesat various times eachmonth. Four computers*are available to seniors.

*You need a Takoma Park Librarycard to access the computers.Food and drinks are not permitted inthe Senior Room.

Senior Room Hours,Adults 55 plus:

MondayFriday

2:008:00 p.m.

Saturday

12:006:00 p.m.New

SummerHours

Join the Takoma Park Police Department andyour friends and neighbors for this years

annual National Night Out, Tuesday, August 7, 2012,69 p.m. at 7510 Maple Avenue. Please stop by theTakoma Park Recreation Department Silver FoxesSeniors table for games and goodies. See you there!

(clockwise from top left): Bruce, Susan, Jennifer,Kay, Mary, Monica and Olive had fun at the 2011National Night Out. Photos by Paula Lisowski

CLASS DATE TIME LOCATION

Line Dance Wednesday, August 1 10:5011:50 a No class today

Tai Chi Wednesday, August 1 12:151:15 p Auditorium


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Come to the CrossroadsFarmers Market where

you will find plenty offresh produce and othergoodies.Dont Forgettobring yoursenior IDcard, senior FMNPcoupon, IndependenceCard and/orWIC FVCand FMNP coupons!Takoma Park Recreation

Department and Cross-roads Farmers Market,

Inc. are co-sponsoringfree transportation forseniors this summer:

May 16October 31

3:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.

No transportation: May 30,June 13, July 4, and August 8.


Heres how to find the newsletter online:

Go to: www.takomaparkmd.gov/recreation

Click on this symbol:

Silver Foxes On-line.

Piney Branch Pool (7510 Maple Ave., insidePiney Branch School) is open. For moreinformation about hours and classes, checkout 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, AdventistCommunity Services at (301) 565-0190.

In partnership with the pool, the Recreation Departmentwould like to promote the Gentle Water Movement class,

lead by Anne LeVeque. This shallow-water class uses flotation belts,aqua-barbells and water noodles to increase flexibility and strength.Tuesdays4:004:45 p.m.Piney Branch Pool, 7510 Maple Avenue$8 per person, per class. Please ask about senior scholarships!

Contact the Pool for more

information and registration.

Crossroads Market

is Open:

Wednesdays,May 16October 31

2:306:30 p.m.

7676 New Hampshire

Avenue,

Takoma/Langley

Crossroads

Look for the pick-up/drop-off time schedule

flyers at Takoma ParkCommunity Center(7500Maple Avenue) and seniorhousing. For informationabout bus service, and tocontact the market, pleasecall: 410-984-7717

or

Please join us:

Thursday, August 30, 2012

9:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.

Azalea Room,Takoma Park Community Center7500 Maple Avenue

Summer Game Show #2Lets Make A Deal

Friday, August 10, 2012

11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. No cost.

Senior RoomTakoma Park Community Center

7500 Maple Avenue

Drop-in. No registration is required to participate.

Seniors and Those Who Care For Them

That meansfresh local produce!

[email protected]

Back by popular demand - its the summergame show. Have you been watchingother people win games on television over

the years and wish you could play to win?Now is your chance. Paula Lisowski, of

the Recreation Department, will act as host for funinterpretations of popular game shows. Come and play!For more information, please call 301-891-7280.


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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 ineither session. The classes may be full due to their popularity, however awaiting list is available.

Bone Builders consists of three parts: balance exercises,

weight training and discussion concerning diet, safety and

exercise. This program, in partnership with MontgomeryCounty, uses trained RSVP volunteers supervised by a certified

trainer. Registration is required. Dance Studio. No cost.

Wednesdays, Ongoing 10:5011:50 a.m.* (No class 8/1/12)Fridays, Ongoing (No class 8/10/12 ) 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. No cost.

Alternate Fridays, August 3, 17, 31Summer Session: 5/11/128/31/12

12:001:00 p.m.

Carol Mermey, RYT, will introduce you to

the ways yoga can help you increase flexi-

bility, strength, and balance, using a series

of seated and standing poses. Learn breath-

ing and relaxation techniques. Beginnersand experienced students welcome, work at

your own level. You must bring a yoga mat

to every class. Registration is required.

Limit of 15. Dance Studio. No cost. Thisclass may be full due to its popularity, however

a waiting list is available.

Gentle Yoga

Line Dance Exercise

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays

ongoing 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. (Summer

hours) Saturdays, ongoing 10:00 a.m.

12:00 p.m. (No Wednesdays)

Come play this fun, energetic game. A great

way to improve eye-hand coordination:

helps keep the body healthy and the mind

sharp. Drop-in. Game room.**No cost.

Bone Builders

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All programs take place at the Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Avenue, unless otherwise note 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 [email protected]

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

Mondays, 11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.(No class 8/6/12)

Wednesdays, 12:151:15 p.m.

August 1Room changesee page 2.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.

Gentle Tai ChiUpdate: Summer session is extended

through August 29. No class on 8/6/12.

Table Tennis

*Note: 10 minutes earlier time.

Summer session :May 7August 1, 2012


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Art and Educational Classes

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. No cost.

Needlework Get-together

Computer Classes (Session III: 7/25/128/29/12).


Blood Pressure Screening **

Thursday, August 16 ** Date change11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.Adventist Healthcare will be doing a monthly bloodpressure screening. Drop-in. Senior Room. No cost.

After your screening, please stay for some games ofbingo...lots of fun for everyone.

Tuesday, August 7

11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.

Enjoy a variety of cognitive puzzle challenges and

games. Have fun while doing something good for

your mind. Come and play. Dropin. Senior Room.

No cost.

Brain Games

Wednesdays, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

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.

ClassFee: $10 Payable to the City of Takoma Park.

*Library card fees: Free/Takoma Park residents, $37/ Mont-gomery County residents, and $60 non-Mont. Co. residents.

Bingo ** Notice the date change.

New 50 & Over BasketballSaturdays, 11:45 a.m.1:00 p.m.Takoma Park Recreation Center, 7315 New Hampshire Avenue

Takoma Park, Maryland 20912. For more information, callJohn Webster at 301-891-7289. (Photos by John Webster)

Thursday, August 16**

12:002:00 p.m.

Come and try your luck. Win a prize. Drop-in.

Senior Room. No cost.


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

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

This symbol means the site is wheelchair accessible:

Back by popular demand, we will return again this year to enjoy a good old-fashioned county fair with animaland agricultural exhibits, craft shows, commercial vendor booths and festival foods. Bring your lunch, orspending money to buy lunch, and wear comfortable walking shoes. Some, but not all, of the fairgrounds

buildings and grounds are accessible by wheelchair. Dress appropriately for comfort. Rain or Shine!

Date: Tuesday, August 14, 2012 Time: 9:00 a.m.3:00 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. Pre-registration/Registrationbegins on 8/1/12 at 8:45 a.m. Call (301) 891-7280 to pre-register, then fill out form by 8/9/12 or earlier.

No cost for transportation. Senior DayFree admission to the fair.

August 2012 Trips

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 themonth. 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 thegeneral Recreation information line at 301-891-7290.

SeniorRequest

SeniorRequest

The National Museum of Health and Medicine recently moved to Silver Spring, relocating from its former spotat Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC. You will see a variety of unusual medical exhibits

from Americans past, from which you may form an appreciation of modern medicine. Warning: Some of youmay find a few of these medical exhibits disturbing but most of you will find them fascinating. Dress forcomfort. Rain or Shine! Bring spending money to purchase your lunch at a local eatery.

Date: Thursday, August 23, 2012 Time: 9:00 a.m.3:00 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. Pre-registration/Registration

begins on 8/1/12 at 8:45 a.m.Call (301) 891-7280 to pre-register, and then fill out the form by 8/17/12 or earlier.

No cost for transportation. Free admission to the museum.


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Clockwise top left: Anna strolls along the docks; Grace and Diane check out the boating kiosk; Iva, Olive, Jennifer andRuby relax at outdoor caf tables; and Sharon finishes her lunch at a seafood restaurant. Paula had the rainbow trout.

Yum-yum! We had a fun day! Photos by Paula Lisowski


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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

No Line Dancing

Computer Class

11:30 a1:30 p

Tai Chi Class

Auditorium

12:151:15 p

2

Bone Builders

1011 a

Table Tennis

11:30 a12:30 p

3

Bone Builders

10:3011:30 a

Table Tennis

11:30 a12:30 p

Gentle Yoga

121 p

Evening Line Dance

6:307:30 p

4

Table Tennis

10:00 a

12:00 p

5

Center closed on

Sundays

6

Bone Builders

1011 a

No Tai Chi Class

Table Tennis

11:30 a12:30 pNeedlework

Get-together

11:30 a1 p

7

Bone Builders

10:3011:30 a

Table Tennis

11:30 a12:30 p

Brain Games

11:30 a12:30 p

National Night Out

69 p

8

Line Dancing

10:5011:50 a

Computer Class

11:30 a1:30 p

Tai Chi Class

12:151:15 p

9

Bone Builders

1011 a

Table Tennis

11:30 a12:30 p

10

Bone Builders

10:3011:30 a

Table Tennis

11:30 a12:30 p

Game Show

11:30 a12:30 p

No Evening Line

Dance

11

Table Tennis

10:00 a

12:00 p

12

Center closed on

Sundays

13

Bone Builders

1011 a

Tai Chi Class

11:00 a12:00 p

Table Tennis

11:30 a12:30 pNeedlework

Get-together

11:30 a1 p

14

Bone Builders

10:3011:30 a

Table Tennis

11:30 a12:30 p

Trip to Fair

9 a3 p

15

Line Dancing

10:5011:50 a

Computer Class

11:30 a1:30 p

Tai Chi Class

12:151:15 p

16

Bone Builders

1011 a

Table Tennis

11:30 a12:30 p

Blood Pressure

11:30 a12:30 pBingo

122 p

17

Bone Builders

10:3011:30 a

Table Tennis

11:30 a12:30 p

Gentle Yoga

121 p

Evening Line Dance

6:307:30 p

18

Table Tennis

10:00 a

12:00 p

19

Center closed on

Sundays

26

Center closed on

Sundays

20

Bone Builders

1011 a

Tai Chi Class

11:00 a12:00 p

Table Tennis

11:30 a12:30 p

Needlework11:30 a1 p

27

Bone Builders

1011 a

Tai Chi Class

11:00 a12:00 p

Table Tennis

11:30 a12:30 p

Needlework

11:30 a1 p

21

Bone Builders

10:3011:30 a

Table Tennis

11:30 a12:30 p

28

Bone Builders

10:3011:30 a

Table Tennis

11:30 a12:30 p

22

Line Dancing

10:5011:50 a

Computer Class

11:30 a1:30 p

Tai Chi Class

12:151:15 p

29

Line Dancing

10:5011:50 a

Computer Class

Session III Ends

11:30 a1:30 p

Tai Chi Class

12:151:15 p

23

Bone Builders

1011 a

Table Tennis

11:30 a12:30 p

Trip to Museum

9 a3 p

30

Bone Builders

1011 a

Senior Services

Meeting with

Wolfgang Mergner

9:3011: 00 a

Table Tennis

11:30 a12:30 p

24

Bone Builders

10:3011:30 a

Table Tennis

11:30 a12:30 p

Senior Picnic

11:301:30 p

Evening Line Dance

6:307:30 p

31

Bone Builders

10:3011:30 a

Table Tennis

11:30 a12:30 p

Gentle Yoga

121 p

Evening Line Dance

6:307:30 p

25

Table Tennis

10:00 a

12:00 p

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

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New 50 & Over BasketballSaturdays, at 11:45 a.m.1:00 p.m.

Takoma Park Recreation Center7315 New Hampshire Avenue

For more information, call John Webster

at 301-891-7289.

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Silver Foxes Newsletter - August 2012 from the Takoma Park Recreation Department