The

Woodlawn Way

Woodlawn Senior Center

2120 Gwynn Oak Avenue Gwynn Oak, MD 21207

410-887-6887; Fax: 410-887-1307

Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

www.baltimorecountymd.gov/woodlawn

woodlawnsc@baltimorecountymd.gov

OCTOBER

2016

WOODLAWN’S HALLOWEEN PARADE

Please join the Woodlawn Senior Center for a morning of entertainment and fun as we parade costumes throughout the center. Woodlawn members will parade as well for Hal-loween along with God’s Little Cherubs Learning Center. Bring a guest and join us Mon-day, October 31, 2016 at 11:00 am. Pick out an outfit or your favorite character and join in this event. Goodies will be provided also for a morning of costumes and fun!

WOODLAWN’S CASH BINGO EVENT MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

INVITING ALL BINGO PLAYERS FROM THE WOODLAWN SENIOR CENTER

AND GUESTS TO JOIN IN THE FUN WITH AFTERNOON CASH BINGO. JOIN

US ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2016 AT 12:00 P.M. DOORS OPEN AT 11:00

A.M. BRING A FRIEND OR STOP IN TO WIN. LITE FARE AT COST.

CENTER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Senior Center will be closed on Monday, October 10, 2016 for Columbus day. Senior center closed on Wednesday and Thursday, October 26 & 27, 2016 for Senior Expo. Please review all inserts in newsletter for the month of October.

MOBILE DEVICES AT WOODLAWN

Inviting all members and friends who want to learn mobile devices such as Ipads, Iphones, androids, and tablets. Become a part of the Mobile Electronic World. New

class to begin Wednesday, September 21, at 9:30 a.m. Please sign up or contact the center for more details. Cost for the class is $25.00– six week session.

SENIOR EXPO– BLAZING A TRAIL TO A HEALTHIER YOU The Senior Expo will take place at the Md. State Fairgrounds in Timonium Md. on Wednesday and Thursday October 26, 27, 2016. Cost to public is

$2.00 or two non-perishable food items. Special guest on stage will be per-former Lonnie Youngblood. Doors open at 9:00 a.m.

!

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INTERESTED IN CROCHETING

REACHING OUT TO ALL MEMBERS WHO ARE INTEREST-ED IN LEARNING HOW TO CROCHET. CLASSES ARE HELD ON MONDAY AFTERNOONS BEGINNING AT 1:45 P.M. AND ENDING AT 3:00 P.M. IF YOU WANT TO LEARN THIS NEW

SKILL PLEASE JOIN US . NEW SESSION : 10/31-12/05/2016

$25.00..

SIGN LANGUAGE CLASS

If you are interested in learning something new in your spare time

Woodlawn offers Sign Language classes to it’s members. Learn how to communicate with others who sign only or become a sign language

interpreter for social events or other occasions. This class is offered at the center on Fridays from 9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m. Put your new tal-

ents to work and enjoy. New class—09/30-11/04/2016.

The

Woodlawn

Literary

Book

Circle

The Woodlawn Literary Book Circle On Wednesday, October 12, 2016 @ 1:00 p.m. Book: Lawful Deception Author : Pamela Samuels Young Enjoy an afternoon of reading and meeting with friends!

The EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING will be held on:

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2016 at 1 p.m.

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS 2016-2017

President: Charolene Oliver

Vice President: Vacant

Treasurer: Ruth Daly

Asst. Treasurer: Diane Dockery

Secretary: Shirleen Adams

Sergeant-at-Arms: Calvin C. Howell

The GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING will be held on:

BOARD MEMBERS 2016-2017

Community: Aaron Barnett

Eunice Pearson Carolyn Barnett

Charles Matthews Kay Ferrell

Calvin C. Howell Barbara Dennis

Etta Petty Linda Gray

Arlene Scott Mary Distance

Emeritus: Claude Dennis Delores Douglass Leslie Hyman / Ellen Winder

TAI CHI FOR BETTER BALANCE CLASS IS OF-FERED AT WOODLAWN SENIOR CENTER ON WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS. THE CLASS TIME IS 11:00 AM.– 12:00 P.M.. COST: $10.00

NEW CLASS 10/21—01/20–2017.

TEE SHIRT

SALES

BLUE YELLOW

WOODLAWN SENIOR CENTER IS OFFERING

TEE SHIRTS FOR SALE.

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Mon. & Wed. & Fri.

(10/14-11/28)

Aerobics

6 wks.

8:30 a.m.

$25, $30, $ 40.

Nancy Poznak

Tuesdays

(10/04&10/18)

Brain –X—Ercise

Every other Tues.

10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Free

Carole Morrison

Thursdays

(10/13-12/01)

Line Dancing (Advanced)

6 wks

9 a.m.

$25

Randy Dennis

Thursdays

(10/13-12/01)

Line Dancing (Beg./ Interm)

6 wks

10 a.m.

$25

Randy Dennis

Tuesdays

TBA

Line Dancing Beg./Beg.

6 wks.

11 a.m.-12 p.m.

$25

Randy Dennis

Mondays

(09/12-10/24)

Piano (Beginners)

6 wks.

11a.m. 12 p.m.

$25

- Brenda McPherson

Mondays

(09/12-10/24)

Piano ( Intro. To )

6 wks.

12 15p.m. –1:15 p.m.

$25

Brenda McPherson

Wednesdays

(09/21-11/02)

Spanish ( Beg. Interm.)

6 wks.

- 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

$35

- Judy Frumkin

Wed. & Fri.

( 10/19 –01/11)

Tai Chi for Better Balance

24 wks.

11 a.m.-12 p.m.

$ 10

Michael Thomas

Wednesdays

(10/04-10/18)

Decorating For Fun

4 wks.

11a.m.-12 p.m.

Free

Mary Eastman

Tuesdays

(10/11-11/22)

Cognitive Balance Chair based

6 wks.

- - - 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

$20

- Harold Jones

Fridays

(10/14-11/25)

Torn 2 B Fit

6 wks.

9:30-10:30 am

$20

Harold Jones

Wednesdays

(09/28-11/09)

Acrylic Painting

6 wks.

2:00 p.m.

$20

Addie Hall

Mondays

(10/31-12/05)

Crochet (Intro.)

6 wks.

1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

$25 ( See page 2)

Sharon Webb

Fridays

(09/30-11/04)

Intro. To Sign Language

6 wks.

9:30 10:30 a.m.

$25

- Linda Marks

Wednesdays

( 9/21-11/02)

Mobile Devices Class

6 wks.

9:30 –10:30 a.m.

$25

Henry Holmes

Wednesdays

(09/21-10/26)

Zumba Gold

6 wks.

12 p.m.-1p.m.

$20 Yolanda Colorado

***PLEASE NOTE THAT DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE ****

DAY COURSE TIME INSTRUCTOR

The Department of Aging recommends that you check with your physician before participating in any physically demanding activity.

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TRAVEL INFORMATION CENTER

410-887-6887

Monday—Thursday 10 a.m.—2 p.m.

Travel Committee Members: Ruth Daly, Leslie Hyman ,Ellen Winder and Cynthia Minor.

TOBY’S DINNER THEATER FEATURING SISTER ACT DATE : WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2016 COST: $86.00 INCLUDES : TRANSPORTATION, LUNCH AND GRATUITY SHOW TIME - APPROX. 12:30 P.M. Pick up flier at the center for more details .

COMING!!

MAY 2017

ROYAL MANOR’S TRIBUTE TO B.B. KING &

FOXWOOD, CT

COST: TBA 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS

I

A CAPITAL CHRISTMAS Date: Dec. 9-11, 2016 ( Fri, Sat. and Sunday ) Cost: $375.00 , Includes transportation, 2

nights lodging, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, lug-

gage handling. All taxes and gratuities, Performance at Ken-

nedy Center, White House Visitor Center,

Union Station –African American Museum

added.

COMING !! JUNE 2017 ATLANTIC CITY, NEW YORK & SPIRIT

OF PA 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS DATE AND COST : TBA

Carnival Cruise— Revised April 16-23, 2017 Double: $1000; Outside $1330; Balcony $1275

Initial deposit $100.00 due September 10, 2016 Pick up a flyer at the center for more details

COMING FALL 2017 Mount Rushmore 11 days 10 nighs Date and Cost: TBA

COUNTY RIDE SHOPPING SHUTTLE Come with “Seniors on the Move.” Please join us at Wegmans Foundry Row, 10100 Reisterstown Rd., Owings Mills Md. Stop in the Woodlawn Senior center to sign up or

call 410-887-6887. Please give us your ideas and join us in our travels to some of your

favorite spots and choices. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you for

your support !

*Requests for special ADA accommodations for a Woodlawn Senior Center Council travel

program must be made a minimum of 10 business days in advance of the trip departure.

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OCTOBER 2016

SPECIAL EVENTS Please sign up at our receptionist area for all programs. Programs may have a minimum attend-

ance requirement and could be canceled if not met in advance.

PLEASE SIGN-UP IN ADVANCE FOR ALL OCTOBER SPECIAL EVENTS Monday, October 3rd &17th- History of the Bible. Join Shirleen Adams as we learn about the history of the 66 books of the Bible. 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 4th & 18th– Brain-X-Ercise– Exercise your mind with fun and brain exercises for all participants. 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 6th– Getting Better With Age. Find out how your can enhance your life- . Style in the aging process. 12:45p.m. Tuesday, October 11th-Energy Assistance Program Learn about energy assistance and the benefits it has to offer. 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, October 12th –Flu Shots Clinic– Call center for appointments– 9:a.m.– 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 18th– Conversations Through Cinema. Join in on the conversation as we discuss movie “The Help” and characters. 12:00 p.m. Thursday, October 20th –Medicare 2017- .Discussion on Medicare the benefits and choices in the upcoming year.. 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, October 25th-Care For Your Health Options.– Discussion on your health and what What choices you have. 12:30p.m. . ***Upcoming October Events*** ****Fun Day @ Woodlawn Friday, October 14, 2016 -Games / Karaoke 12:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Cost: Free to All . ****Flu Shots At Woodlawn– Wednesday, October 12, 2016– 9:00 a.m.– 11:00 a.m– Call for appt. ****Shopping Shuttle Trip– Monday, October 24, 2016– Wegmans Foundry Row, 10100 Reisterstown Rd., Owings Mills Md. 21117– Transportation-TBA . Call center for details. ****Halloween Parade at Woodlawn Senior Center featuring Little Cherubs and Seniors-Monday, . October 31, 2016 @ 11 a.m. Call center for details. ****Silent Auction—Upcoming event– TBA ****Fashions and Fun– Upcoming Event—TBA

***LEGACY TREE FUNDRAISER***

Leaves can be purchased in bronze, silver, and gold. Contact the Woodlawn Senior Center for more details regarding the legacy tree.

Please support this fundraiser for the enhancement of the center.

It is the policy of the Baltimore County Department of Aging that all eligible individuals complete an annual

registration form in order to participate in any Woodlawn Senior Center classes, activities, and or programs.

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THE WOODLAWN WAYCenter Staff

Director: Maria Gray-Bowie

Activity Specialist: Merchell Davis

Home Team: TBA

Custodian: Kim Hickey

Chat and Chew

Come Chat and Chew at Woodlawn weekly. It is offered on Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.-Prices vary: $3.00-$4.00

BCDA Eating Together program is offered on Thursdays at 12 p.m. Minimum cost. $2.50

Y Wet and Sweat

Y Aquatic Center at Randallstown offers Wet and Sweat classes on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

The Fall 1 session begins October 12 –November 25, 2016. Sessions run eight weeks.

Registration forms can be completed at WSC. Please contact the center for info. on registration.

Also for any other additional information please contact center at 410-887-6887.

WOODLAWN WHIMSICAL RED

HATTERS Will meet on the second Thursday of the month at the Woodlawn Senior Center. The meeting is scheduled for 11a.m.

Scrabble

Is offered at Woodlawn on the fourth Friday of every month at

11:00 a.m.

WALKING FOR WELLNESS

We welcome members to walk Wednesday mornings

at 10:00 a.m.

Blood Pressure Screening- Thurs. 10/06/2016 –10:30

a.m. FUN DAY/

KARAOKE

Join us @ WSC – Fri. Oct. 14th, 12-3:00 p.m. Free to all.

Please join us!

BINGO!JOIN THE WOODLAWN MEMBERS WHO HAVE BINGO FUN EVERY FIRST AND

HIRD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH. 11:00 a.m.

DIRECTOR’S CORNER: Join the Woodlawn Senior Center

as we move forward into another

exciting year. Please stop by the

center to pick up the monthly news-

letter. Volunteer opportunities are

always available for special events,

programming, travel and other areas of interest. WOODLAWN’S ONLINE WEB-

SITE Listed below is the Woodlawn Sen-

ior Center online website to view the Woodlawn newsletter. Also view for other past newsletters

from the center. .http://fataonline.com/bulletins/

woodlawn

REGISTRATION IS STILL ACTIVE AT WSC CALLING ALL WOODLAWN SENIOR CENTER MEMBERS FOR RE-REGISTRATION – 2016.

Please come into the center to re-register for the new year

beginning October 1, 2016 – August 30, 2017. Members will receive their new cards at time of re-

registration. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Woodlawn Senior Center at 410-887-6887. Please remember!

BRAIN MATTERS VISIT: baltimorecountymd.gov/aging

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Department of Aging News and Events

Blaze a Trail to the Power of Age ExpoBlaze a trail to a healthier you at the Power of Age Expo on October 26-27 at the Timonium Fair-

grounds. Admission will be $2 or two canned food items. All proceeds from the event go to the Seniors In Need Fund. This two-day event is filled with special feature areas like the Brain Matters area where you can tour an inflatable brain, free fitness classes to join, free health screenings, food demonstra-tions, wonderful entertainment, 300+ exhibitors, a Job and Volunteer Fair, a Veteran Muster, an Art Show and more. Mark your calendar today! For mor

e information, visit www.seniorexpoonline.com.

Free Brain Matters Initiative Monthly Lecture SeriesWhat You Don’t Know About Exercise: Top Five Hidden Benefits to Exercise

As part of our Brain Matters Initiative, join speaker Dr. Joe Palmer, DPT, OMPT, CSCS, Active Life and Sports on September 14 at 7 p.m. to learn the benefits of exercise including improved strength, endurance and weight management. Participants will also walk away with strategies for making ex-ercise a priority in their life. The presentation will be held at Active Life & Sports Physical Therapy, Perry Hall Square, 4337 Ebenezer Road, Perry Hall, MD, 21236. For information or to RSVP, contact 410-887-2002.

Better Choices, Better HealthWant to learn ways to better manage your diabetes? Join us for a six-week course, which meets

once a week for two hours, to learn strategies to…• Cope with the effects of Diabetes, both physical and emotional• Practice good nutrition• Communicate with health care professionals• Exercise effectively• Make action plans that help you to better cope with diabetes This program does not conflict with existing programs or treatments and is not meant to replace

any professional healthcare services. Workshop is FREE! Pre-registration is required. • Fleming Senior Center, 641 Main Street, 21222 - Wednesdays, Oct. 12-Nov. 23To register, contact Center Director, Cynthia Mingo, 410-887-7225.• Pikesville Senior Center, 1301 Reisterstown Road - Tuesday, Oct. 18, -Nov. 29To register, contact Assistant Director, Karen Bowling, 410-887-1245.

Add Sizzle to Your Life with Senior Box Office!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. A brochure outlining events and trips is published quarterly.

Seniors age 60 and older are invited to join. The 2016-2017 membership year runs October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. 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 is available on the SBO website www.seniorboxoffice.org. Seniors may also

call SBO at 410-887-5399 or email sbo@seniorboxoffice.org to request an application.

MAP of BAltiMore County • 410-887-2594 • (maryland relay 7-1-1) aginginfo@baltimorecountymd.gov

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 410-887-2970

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.

Community outreaCh SpeCialiStS 410-887-2594

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 410-887-2080

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.)

eating together 410-887-3052

The Eating Together program provides a nutritious meal and socialization in over 36 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.

home team 410-887-4141

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.

State health inSuranCe aSSiStanCe program (Ship) 410-887-2059

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.

inClement Weather poliCy

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

Baltimore County Department of Aging

Mission

The Baltimore County Department of Aging strengthens lives by

connecting individuals to community resources, programs and services.

410-887-2594

www.baltimorecountymd.gov/aging