Leisure World News October 20, 2017 • Published Twice a Month • residents.lwmc.com/lwnews OF MARYLAND Mutuals Find a Home on Updated Resident Website by Stacy Smith, Leisure World website, where they will find a host of information about their ith more than 100 mutual. W residents already signed Each of the 29 mutuals’ up to use the renovated websites includes information, resident website (resident. news and upcoming events that lwmc.com), where they are are specific to that particular able to explore all things mutual. Leisure World, new and Residents can expect infor- prospective users have yet mation added in the coming another feature to look months to include bylaws and forward to: access to their governing documents, board mutual’s website. and committee agendas and Beginning Monday, Oct. 30, minutes, monthly newsletters, residents who are signed up as photo galleries and more. The Inter-Faith Chapel’s pastor Dr. Woodie Rea prays over Buster at a a (residents.lwmc.com) user Any user can pass freely Blessing of the Animals service Oct. 7. Photo by Maureen Freeman, Leisure can also access a link on the between the resident website World News. For the story, see page 2. site that opens to their mutual’s ➤ to page 5 Gardens at Leisure World Help Conserve Chesapeake Bay Watershed by Stacy Smith, Leisure World News lead into the Bay. “What we’re trying to do collection of landscaping is recharge the groundwater A projects and gardens systems by placing [swales] at Leisure World is helping in proper locations to capture Montgomery County do stormwater runoff of imper- its part to preserve and vious areas, such as roofs, protect the Chesapeake Bay sidewalks and parking lots,” watershed, the largest estuary said Bob Rieck, landscape in the U.S. designer and manager for The first of a series of Leisure World’s landscaping bioretention swales, or contractor, McFall & Berry bioswales as they’re some- Inc. times called, was developed A bioswale is constructed in September in Pennfield in low or hollow areas of Park, a grassy section of land where it can more easily Trust property located near catch runoff. Piled rocks the intersection of the Main act as “check dams” that Gate entrance and Rossmoor pool and slow the water’s A sign at the bioswale in Pennfield Park reminds the Grounds crew to take Boulevard. flow, reducing erosion. The caution when mowing. Photo by Stacy Smith, Leisure World News Made of a compost-soil bioswale absorbs the water Governance & Information..... 6 Sports, Games & mix, the bioswale is planned quickly – within 24-48 hours to connect to a handful of – ensuring that mosquitos Thoughts & Opinions...... 8 Scoreboards...... 40 others in a kind of cascading don’t have enough time to Events & Entertainment...... 10 Classes & Seminars...... 44 design – with stormwater breed in it. Calendar of Events...... 47 Movie Schedule...... 13 runoff running from one into Soil and plants native to Governance Meeting Health & Fitness...... 14 the next – helping to collect, Maryland that are planted Schedules...... 47 INSIDE Clubs, Groups & clean and slowly release the in and around the bioswale Classifieds...... 50 Organizations...... 18 filtered runoff into storm help filter and break down the Club Trips Listing...... 37 drains and waterways that ➤ to page 3 Faithful Friends Celebrated at Chapel by Maureen Freeman, Joining her were Gracie, the to be on their best behavior attendees were invited to bring Leisure World News tiny black service dog who spent after some initial squirming their pet or a favorite token the hour looking blissful in the and jingling of ID tags. At the forward. One approached Rea itting quietly on her person’s crook of her person’s elbow; conclusion of the hymn, “All holding the collar of her long- S lap when the prayer of George and Ringo, a pair of Creatures of Our God and King,” time Labrador companion, who blessing began, Susie, as if on orange cats who let out occa- Buster let out a hearty, well- had died just weeks earlier at cue, looked up at his face, then sional mews from inside their timed bark. age 17. gently placed her tiny paw near enclosed stroller; and Foxy, “Thank you for the ‘Amen,’” The ceremony closed with a his shoulder. Her person, Jack, whose person, Lorraine, said, Stanley told him benediction: smiled down at her, and her tail “He’s my life now.” from across the “Go out with began daintily twitching like a Although the event did not room. These pets are joy: with feather duster. include absolutions for sins, The Blessing also instruments shouts, and Susie was one of about a some people offered a confes- of the Animals bow-wows, dozen pets who came with their sion of sorts – albeit tinged celebrates the Oct. of peace, just as and meows of people to the annual Blessing with pride – on behalf of their 4 feast day of Saint praise! Strive of the Animals service at The four-legged companions. Bailey, Francis of Assisi, we are called to live in Inter-Faith Chapel on Oct. 7. a beagle, has a nose that gets a Christian patron to be. harmony with her into trouble. Another saint of animals -Dr. Woodie Rea all of God’s pooch once ate a stick of and the environ- creation.” butter and a cake. ment. “These pets Attendees But during the service, are also instruments of peace, also enjoyed refreshments set officiated by the Chapel just as we are called to be,” Rea out on tables in baskets and pastor, Dr. Woodie Rea, said to the assembly, alluding to plastic dishes brimming with and his wife, Dr. Sharon The Prayer of St. Francis. goodies. “Make sure you eat Stanley, all seemed For the blessing itself, from the proper ones,” Stanley advised. For the pets, there were biscuits and “party mix” chicken and salmon treats. And for the humans? Gold- fish and animal crackers, of course.

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a wildlife habitat for them. in Magnolia Park, also help gardens are part of Mont-

Gardens➤ Bioswales also control the flow collect and filter runoff. gomery County’s Department from page 1 and volume of stormwater A rain garden is similar of Environmental Protection’s absorbed water’s sediment and runoff, reducing the potential to a bioswale in its intended RainScapes program. The pollutants. Common pollutants for flooding, Rieck said. goal, but is typically a smaller program offers rebates, based found in stormwater include system. Conservation gardens, on square footage, to commu- oil, fertilizer, pesticides, litter, RainScapes in addition to conserving and nities that install RainScapes animal waste and metals. Two rain gardens, one in cleaning water, also conserve techniques, such as rain The plants have the added Mutual 7 and the other in energy, reduce waste and gardens, rain barrels, conser- benefit of attracting bees, Mutual 11, and four conserva- use minimal pesticides and vation landscaping and other butterflies, hummingbirds and tion gardens, one in Mutual 7, fertilizers. approved projects that help other pollinators, providing two in Daffodil Park and one The rain and conservation control stormwater.

Above left, a rain garden in Mutual 7 helps manage stormwater runoff. Above right, porous pavement in Daffodil Park reduces stormwater runoff. Photos by Stacy Smith, Leisure World News Where in Leisure World? How to Recycle Yard The tunnel shown in the Oct. 6 edition of Waste and Christmas Leisure World News crosses under the north end of Interlachen Drive, Trees creating a crossroads of by Leisure World News dumpster, and call the Grounds sorts for a few key parts Department at (301-598-1314). of the community. On s the leaves begin to fall Yard waste is picked up on one side of the tunnel and the holiday season Mondays and Thursdays only. sits the 3rd hole of the golf course, and on the other side, the A approaches, residents may find Residents who need a yard tee-off for the 4th hole. The driver of the car crossing over the that they have more yard waste waste pick up must call the tunnel in the photo below will see Clubhouse II just ahead on than usual. Yard waste includes Grounds Department. Please the left, and the Vantage Point West high-rise on the right. all organic matter, such as raked leave your name, address and Photos by Leisure World News leaves and branches and holiday phone number. decorations, such as evergreen The yard waste and Christmas wreathes and Christmas trees. trees that are disposed of in All yard waste must be in a Leisure World are placed into a paper bag and weigh no more dumpster and taken to an offsite than 25 pounds per bag. Plastic recycling center to be ground bags are not accepted and are and made into mulch as part of not picked up by the Grounds Montgomery County’s recycled Department. Yard waste should mulch program. not contain any plastic or other inorganic materials. Sticks, branches and brush that cannot be placed in a paper bag must be tied in a bundle with yarn. Place all yard waste, including Christmas trees, on the nearest CORRECTION parking lot curb in your mutual, In the Oct. 6 edition of Leisure World News, vascular in a visible location. Residents surgery was listed on page 3 as a service offered by Leisure who live in a high-rise or World’s MedStar Health medical center. The facility no mid-rise building are asked longer offers this specialty. to place their Christmas trees next to the dumpster, not in the Photo by Leisure World News October 20, 2017 Leisure World News | 3 ■■Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) ‘Why and How We Hear, and Why We Don’t (As We Get Older)’ by Fred Shapiro mation all around the listener, rather than just in the direction ttend any event in the he or she is facing. A Clubhouse II auditorium Unlike taste and smell, or the Clubhouse I Crystal hearing provides information Ballroom, and one will see about things happening a good people stretching to hear the distance from the body. As a speaker and motioning to consequence, loss of hearing have the volume turned up. can have profound effects on To help residents learn more animals and humans since a about hearing, Dr. Arthur N. great deal of important infor- Popper, a four-year resident of mation about the world is no Leisure World, gives a lecture longer available. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, on why The lecture spends time on and how we hear, and why and the structure of the auditory how hearing changes as we get system and how it detects older. sound, with a digression into The program, sponsored by the auditory systems of other Dr. Arthur Popper. Photo by Fred Shapiro the Center for Lifelong Learning animals, including fish and, (CLL), is Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 2 perhaps, whales. focuses on the changes that umd.edu). His continuing p.m. in Clubhouse I. The talk also considers take place in the auditory research career has focused on The sense of hearing what we hear and the auditory system, some due to aging the evolution of hearing and provides humans and other system’s amazing capabili- and some due to other factors the effects on aquatic animals animals with a “view” of ties to discriminate between (such as loud music). of man-made noise, including the world that is unlike that sounds, tell direction and Popper is professor emer- those produced during provided by any other sense. extract sounds (such as itus and research professor offshore exploration for oil and Unlike vision, hearing works in speech) in noisy environments of biology at the University of gas and the construction of the dark, and provides infor- (such as restaurants). It also Maryland (www.popperlab. offshore wind farms. He is editor of the maga- zine Acoustics Today (www. acousticstoday.org) and founder and editor of a series of more than 60 books on hearing called the Springer Handbook “Fall” in Love of Auditory Research. Popper comes from New Paulette Tievy York City and received his LW Specialist bachelor’s in biology from Senior Real Estate Specialist New York University (the old University Heights campus) and doctorate from City Direct 301-651-3082 University of New York, where Office 301-681-0550 he did his research at the www.myhomesdb.com/paulette American Museum of Natural History. He and his wife Helen then moved to Hawaii, where Popper was on the University It’s not hard to “Fall” in love with this fabulous of Hawaii faculty for nine years. He then joined the Department community featuring a variety of homes and of Anatomy at Georgetown amenities to fit everyone’s needs. University School of Medicine and finally, in 1987, moved to I have properties for every budget starting with garden apartments for under $100,000 the University of Maryland to a single family home for over $600,000. There are many choices in between including as chair of the Department of 1, 2, and 3 bedroom high rise and mid-rise condos, and patio homes with garages. Zoology (now Biology). Let me show you all LW has to offer. There is no charge to attend the program, but tickets are If you have a “burning” Real Estate question, required. Registration begins I have the answer. Call me today! Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 8:30 a.m. in the Clubhouse I E&R office. For more information about all CLL courses and lectures, Listing & Selling In LW Since 1989 see (www.cllmd.com). 4 | Leisure World News October 20, 2017

and laptops. All mutual of the page or “resident sign or navigate them, can call the

Website➤ websites are accessible in” at the top of the page. help desk Monday through from page 1 to individuals with visual Choosing either option Friday, any time between 1-4 and their mutual’s website as disabilities, and all 2017 and takes users to a Sign In page, p.m., at (301-598-1029). The long as the user is signed in to future documents are ADA where they click on “Sign Up help desk is available through either. compliant. Today” and fill out a four-step, Monday, Nov. 13. Each user will have access self-explanatory form with Residents can also receive to only his or her mutual’s Resident Website Sign Up their name, address and other help by emailing their ques- website, rather than all of Residents who wish to basic information. tions or concerns to (website- Leisure World’s mutual access the resident website [email protected]). websites. for the first time should visit User Assistance The communications Both the resident website (residents.lwmc.com) and sign Residents who need assis- department will offer help and the mutual websites up on the welcome page one tance while trying to register sessions in the coming support all mobile devices, of two ways – by clicking on as a user, sign in to either the weeks for anyone who needs such as cellphones, tablets either “sign in” in the center resident or mutual website, hands-on assistance.

Above left, Creekside’s forthcoming website will be available to residents of Mutual 27. Above right, Creekside’s welcome page is accessed via mobile device. Screenshot illustration and photo by Leisure World News Introducing RowanLark, the Bed & Breakfast in Olney of like babysitting for a weekend and then visiting grandparents, children and ordering your own children on Monday grandchildren. Sometimes every space is morning. booked for a family reunion, wedding party or other celebration. Some guests are We nearly bought two other houses before travelling for business, others just want a we learned that Harold Ickes’s home, where quick get-away. FDR stayed and Winston Churchill visited, RowanLark must be a the largest Sears home in the country, was magnet for nice people on the market. It seemed perfect, with four because only nice large guest rooms in the main house and a people stay here. What were we thinking? We’re at that age two-bedroom when you think you don’t want a day job any carriage house, but We are a smoke-free, more, but you can’t quite imagine not we weren’t sure small-dog friendly working. Your kids are launched, maybe you about the location. home, just 5 miles should move to a smaller house and start “Oh, you have to get down Georgia Avenue, and walking distance travelling… or maybe you should buy an it!” one of our Olney from The Backyard Naturalist. We didn’t historic mansion in Olney, turn it into a B&B friends exclaimed, think we wanted to live in Olney, but we love and hope people want to stay there. “There’s no place to it. I lived in this area as a teenager, was a Anyway, that’s what we did. stay in Olney and I student at Sandy Spring Friends School, with need a place for my mother-in-law.” a summer job at Leisure World. I never My mother had a B&B for twenty years, imagined that I would be back 40 years later. which possibly made us think we knew what So we bought the mansion, added a couple It’s good to be back. we were doing. If she were still living, Mom of new bathrooms, would probably say, “You don’t like to cook,” replaced the roofs,

(to Sue) and “you don’t like to get up early” and rehabbed the (to Nancy). At least we were smart enough huge pool. People to do a 6-month trial of Airbnb in our Silver who find us on-line Visitors Welcome Spring home before taking the leap. It’s sort book rooms for Sue and Nancy Eynon Lark * 301-537-8298 * 11 Shallow Brook Court, Olney, MD, 20832 * www.RowanLark.com

October 20, 2017 Leisure World News | 5 GOVERNANCE & Information ❒❒Emergency Preparedness Advisory Dial 301-598-1313 Committee for recorded Daily Events Oct. 24: MCFRS Fire 2017 Broadcast Schedule - Channel 974 Safety Forum and Executive Committee meetings are broadcast on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday the week after the meeting. Board of Direc- Live Demonstration tors meetings are broadcast on Monday, Wednesday and Friday the week after the meeting. All broadcasts are at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. by Emily Geller and David Darr the parking lot of Clubhouse II, is a dramatic demonstration of Executive Committee Meeting Board of Directors Meeting n Tuesday, Oct. 24, at the efficacy of installed sprin- The Oct. 20 meeting airs on The Oct. 31 meeting airs on O 10 a.m. in Clubhouse klers to douse residential fires. Oct. 25, 26 and 27. Nov. 6, 8 and 10. II, residents have the A new product, Automist by opportunity to learn from the Plumis, can serve as an alter- experts about fire prevention native to sprinklers for homes and protection, and how that do not have sprinklers. Group Email Addresses to best protect themselves Residents may ask questions Residents wishing to contact Leisure World Management, the LWCC against the ravages of fire. of the speakers immediately Board of Directors, or the Executive Committee may send an email to the The Fire Safety Forum is after their presentations. appropriate email address listed below. It will automatically be forwarded to all members of that group who have an email address on record. presented by the Emergency Attendees can also pick up Preparedness Advisory handouts to help in their own Messages to any of the email groups should pertain only to the Committee, the Montgomery fire safety planning. management and operation of Leisure World trust properties, services, or activities. Please do not send emails to all three addresses, as there will County Fire and Rescue The Fire Safety Forum be a duplication of recipients and will not result in a faster response to Service (MCFRS), and the is free, although tickets are your question or comment. Messages pertaining to mutuals or anything State Fire Marshal. required. Tickets are available else which Management, the Board of Directors, or Executive Committee Speakers include Brian at the Clubhouse I E&R office. does not control should also not be sent to these groups. Geraci, Maryland State fire Residents are invited to bring The group email addresses are: marshal; Scott Goldstein, a family member from outside • LWMC Management - [email protected] MCFRS fire chief; Dorcas “Dee” the community. Howard-Richards, director of Remember that for entrance • LWCC Board of Directors - [email protected] the Fire/Rescue Public Safety into Leisure World, either the • LWCC Executive Committee - [email protected] Communications Center at guest must have a guest pass, MCFRS; Jim Resnick, battalion or the resident must call the chief (retired) and program Main Gate at (301-598-1044) ■■Foundation of Leisure World manager of Senior Outreach in advance of the event, to and Education at MCFRS, give the guest’s name. And, and Dr. James Munger of the of course, the resident should Foundation Seeks National Fire Academy. obtain an additional ticket for The program’s finale, held in the guest. New Board Member by Bob Stromberg The Foundation of Leisure World is a 501(c)(3) organiza- Oct. 28: Community he Foundation of Leisure tion that was established for T World has a vacancy on charitable, health, educational its board of directors and is and cultural purposes. It helps Shredding Day requesting applications subsidize other organi- t’s time to shred. Leisure World is hosting a Community from residents who zations and events I Shredding Day on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. would like to serve. at Leisure World, Shredding trucks will be located in the Administration If interested, such as Fireside Building parking lot. please submit a Forum, and has This is a great opportunity to reduce paper clutter in your letter and a short purchased items home and free up space by permanently destroying outdated or biography to the for the community, unwanted files and documents. You can bring your papers and Clubhouse I E&R including a grand watch them get destroyed on the truck right in front of you. office by Friday, piano and audio-visual Do not bring the following items: newspapers, brochures and Dec. 1. Please include your equipment. magazines that go in your regular recycling; batteries; media of activities within Leisure World, Contributions to the founda- any kind; hanging folders; or large metal objects. such as participation in clubs, tion may be claimed as deduc- For more information, contact the E&R office in Clubhouse II at organizations or governance. tions on income tax returns to (301-598-1320). Interviews will be arranged. the extent permitted by law.

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6 | Leisure World News October 20, 2017 ❒❒Insurance Advisory Committee Committee Seeks More Members by Kathy Viney pick up an advisory committee that residents relay this contentious. nomination form from their information to their personal Residents who think their he Insurance Advisory mutual assistant and submit homeowner’s insurance agent mutual’s board or membership T Committee would like it to their mutual’s president because it can affect the poli- would benefit from a presenta- more residents to join the before Friday, Oct. 27. cy’s extent of coverage, and tion conducted by USI agents on committee. may lower costs. basic insurance coverage, mutual The Insurance Advisory Residents’ Insurance versus resident responsibilities, Committee meets quarterly The Leisure World master Insurance Presentations or some other specific topic, are to review and consider issues policy provides coverage Who pays for what after asked to have a board member of claims, costs and coverage for, among other things: a leak, fire, or other event is from their mutual or their prop- under Leisure World of wind-driven rain, land- a difficult consideration for erty manager contact Theresa Maryland’s master insurance scaping, back up of sewers many mutuals, and sometimes Melson at (703-205-8753) or policy, and, where appro- and drains, and “boiler and the most misunderstood and ([email protected]). priate, to make recommen- machinery”, which covers of dations to the Leisure World pressure-driven, mechanical, Community Corporation and electrical equipment (LWCC) board of directors. (including street lights and T-Mobile Reception A proposal that the elevators). committee’s charter add The master policy also Gets Boost “general business expe- provides “all-in” coverage, a rience and experience in less common type of policy hose who use T-Mobile as a cellphone service provider condominium and HOA covering not only the general T may have noticed improved connectivity in their calls in management” as a preferred and limited common elements recent weeks. qualification for members is throughout the community In early October, reception was boosted with the completion pending before the Leisure and the basic structure inside of a project to install antennas and connected cables on the roof World Community Corpora- units, but also the additions, of Vantage Point East. tion LWCC board of directors. alterations, improvements and In February 2016, a study of cellphone reception within Residents who are willing betterments installed inside Leisure World found pockets of poor connectivity for some to serve and believe their units at the unit owner’s providers. experience could be an asset expense. – Leisure World News to the committee are asked to The committee suggests

October 20, 2017 Leisure World News | 7 THOUGHTS & OPINIONS: From Our Residents

Guards at the gates knew tional condominium setting. A Few Things to Remember the hospice teams and Whether it’s by shuttle bus or Relevance: Make sure that your submission is relevant to we entered expeditiously. her new scooter, she can get the LW community as a whole and not to just Our patients seemed well to the supermarket or club- one person, mutual, or organization. supported and, without houses without fear of being exception, the families I run over on a busy street. Respect: Remember that your opinion is about ideas, not worked with said they were She has met many of her new individuals, and please avoid personal attacks. happy that they made the neighbors and some have Brevity: Being concise will ensure that your opinion will choice to live in Leisure even given her rides. have maximum impact. World. In 1975 Leisure World was Accuracy: Document all factual assertions. Opinions that This past July I bought still full of muddy, unfinished are backed up with facts are more powerful, but a condo in Leisure World construction sites and I was only if the facts are accurate. where my sister now lives. in denial that “old age” would It’s been nearly four decades ever happen to me. Ownership: All submissions are subject to editing but you since we’ve been able to see Now I am rubbing elbows will have the opportunity to approve the edits before publication. each other on such a regular with 60, and Leisure World basis. has matured into a beautiful In August, two other community. Opinions are strictly those of the writers friends moved to Leisure Although my partner and World and another friend has I don’t live in Leisure World Five Decades of a hospice nurse. I visited a move planned for spring (yet), we do feel that we patients all over Montgomery of 2018. I haven’t worked as are becoming a part of the Leisure World County for about twenty a nurse in several years, but community – having dinner eisure World was still years and there was a wide I find Leisure World just as at the clubhouse, hosting L very much a work in diversity among my patients. welcoming, just as safe. out-of-town families and progress in 1975, when I got Some lived in very wealthy My sister, who has limited visiting friends. one of my first summer jobs neighborhoods while others mobility, has more freedom We’d both just like to say – cleaning house for a retired lived much more modestly. at Leisure World than she has thanks for being there. couple. I had no idea that Some areas felt safe in the had in ages. – Sue Eynon Lark my intermittent association middle of the night, others Instead of narrowing her with this community would didn’t. However, my Leisure world, as one might expect, continue over the next four World patients told me that Leisure World has opened it Leisure World News decades. I returned to Leisure they always felt safe. And I and given her independence OF MARYLAND World in the late 1980’s as always felt welcome. she did not have in a tradi-

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Rockville Musical Theatre Presents

Box Office (240) 314-8690 F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre 603 Edmonston Drive | Rockville, MD https://fscottfitzgerald.showare.com IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS is presented through special arrangement with R & H Theatricals: www.rnh.com. 8 | Leisure World News October 20, 2017 OCTOBERFEST THANKSGIVING DINNER OCTOBER 20TH CRYSTAL BALLROOM 5 PM $35 crystal ballroom Thursday, November 23 Live Bavarian music performed by $27 plus tax and gratuity: William Weinig • hand-carved roasted • homemade traditional and the Edelweiss Band turkey breast bread dressing • Buffet Dinner • Bratwurst, • sliced beef tenderloin • whipped sweet • Dancing Knockwurst, Beef medallions potatoes Stew, Bavarian • fresh broiled salmon • caramelized brussels • German Beer Specials Chicken, Potato Cakes sprouts and much more! • hand carved honey Stop by the restaurants to purchase tickets ham • fresh steamed broccoli • fresh steamed green and cauliflower Tuesday – Saturday: 3–10 p.m. | Sunday,beans Monday:almandine Closed • seasonal salad station • mashed potatoes and • assorted cakes and pies STEIN AND TERRACE ROOMgravy HOURS For reservations, please call: 301-598-1330 The Annual Seating times: 12:30 pm 3:00 pm Holly Ball 5:30 pm Saturday, December 2, 2017 featuring Tony Luciano New Year’s Eve 2017 • 5:00 p.m. Doors open; cash bar available • Crystal Ballroom • 5:30 p.m. Dinner with a choice of Beef tenderloin or Crab cakes MICHAEL BINDER • 6:30-9:30 p.m. Dancing and SWING’N ON A STAR

$68.00 per couple and $34.00 for singles. Reservations are required to attend and are Buffet dinner and accepted through November 15 by Billie ballroom dancing Saunders at: appetizers, (301-822-4116) or at ([email protected]) dessert, Make checks payable to: Perrie LLC and champagne Mail to: Billie Saunders toast 15100 Glade Drive, Apt. 11-2A $45 per ticket Stop by the restaurants to Silver Spring, 20906 purchase tickets at your convenience

Clubhouse Grille Hours: Wednesday – Saturday: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Brunch, last Sunday of each month: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Stein and Terrace Room Hours: Sunday: 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. | Monday – Tuesday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. | Wednesday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. For Clubhouse Grille Reservations, call 301-598-1330 | For Stein and Terrace Room reservations, call 301-598-1331 October 20, 2017 Leisure World News | 9 EVENTS & Entertainment ■■Ballroom Dance Club ■■Education and Recreation Department ■■Foundation of Leisure World Oct. 28: Halloween Oct. 27: Halloween Dance with The Celebration Helmut Licht Trio by Joyce Hendrix Please make your reservations with Irmgard Patrick at (301- he Saturday, Oct. 28, dance 598-2984) prior to the dance T is 7:30-10:30 p.m. in the to ensure a seat at the table of Clubhouse I Crystal Ballroom. your choice. Due to a scheduling conflict, The Helmut Licht Trio will General Information replace Swing’N On A Star. All ballroom dances feature Licht, a former Arthur live music playing all types of Murray dance instructor, and strict ballroom tempo dance his musicians were music, including waltz, voted one of the top fox trot, swing, rumba, three favorite 2017 samba, tango and occa- musical groups by the sionally a polka or two. Rise Band and Show, courtesy photo Ballroom Dance Club. Dances are usually held Their music is played on the fourth Saturday oin the fun at a Halloween was added to the band’s name in strict ballroom of the month, January J celebration on Friday, because of the entertain- dance tempo. through November, from Oct. 27, in the Clubhouse I ment element that vocalist Come in a Halloween 7:30-10:30 p.m. Crystal Ballroom. Sponsored Price added to the band’s costume if you wish. Perrie, LLC sponsors by the E&R department and performances. Prizes will be awarded a ballroom dance on the Foundation of Leisure Some of the ensemble’s for the top individual and Saturday, Dec. 2, with music World, the evening features musicians have shared the couples costumes. For those by The Tony Luciano Band, light refreshments and stage with such greats as not wearing a costume, the and a New Year’s Eve dance. a cash bar as well the “Duke of Earl,” dress code remains jackets Both dances require prepaid as entertainment Gene Chandler; and ties for the gentlemen and reservations. See the restaurant by Rise Band and Percy Sledge and dressy outfits for the ladies. ad in this edition for details. Show. Little Sonny The cost per dance is $10 Drop by one of the restaurants Attendees Warner as well for members, $15 for guests. or call (301-598-1330) or are encouraged as opening for Guests must be residents or (301-598-1331) to make your to wear their a “Temptations invited by a Club member. reservations. finest Halloween Revue.” costumes and partic- Bennett says that Coming in 2017 ipate in a contest to award the biggest highlight of his life The E&R Department is pleased to provide the following programs. those with the best outfits. was when, while performing Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at the Capitol Hill Hyatt in Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m. Halloween Dance with Rise Band and Rise Band and Show plays Washington, D.C., in 2008 Show some of your favorite music for a Black History celebra- Nov. 8, 7 p.m. Starvation Army Band from 7:30-10 p.m. The eight- tion, the great jazz legendary Nov. 18, 9 a.m. Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair piece ensemble performs R&B, trumpet player and historian Nov. 30, 1:30 p.m. Steven Friedman: Broadway Musical Motown, classic oldies, jazz Wynton Marsalis joined in as Milestones and soul music. The band is they played “Brick House.” Dec. 1, 6 p.m. Academy of Music Student Piano and joined by energetic vocalist When the Rise Band and Vocal Recital Tennyson Price. Nicknamed Show comes to town, it’s always Dec. 2, 5 p.m. Academy of Music Student Piano and the “Entertainer,” Price loves a party, so get ready to groove Vocal Recital to interact with the crowd and and show off your moves. Dec. 3, 6 p.m. Academy of Music Student Piano and keep you on the dance floor. Tickets are $20 per person and Vocal Recital Trumpet player Ernest are on sale in both clubhouse Dec. 8, 10 a.m. St. John’s Episcopal School – Holiday Bennett formed the Rise Band E&R offices. Please bring your Concert in 1975 after he learned to Leisure World ID. Dec. 9, 7 p.m. Akhmedova Ballet Troupe – The play the song “Rise” that had Refreshments are provided Nutcracker been recorded by Herb Alpert. by the Foundation of Leisure Dec. 17, 2 p.m. Olney Big Band Through the years, “Show” World. Dec. 18, 7 p.m. Pianist Thomas Pandolfi – Holiday Concert Watch Leisure World News for more information on these and other Leisure World News upcoming programs throughout the year. 10 | Leisure World News October 20, 2017 ■■Fireside Forum ■■Education and Recreation Department Nov. 5: The FDA and Nov. 8: The Starvation the Safety of Our Army Band he Education Tand Recreation Food Supply Department is pleased to by Jonas Weiss Donnelly provides communi- welcome The Starvation cations assistance, responding to Army Band to Leisure n the 19th century, food was consumer and media inquiries, World for a performance I commonly adulterated with speaking and exhibiting on on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at various dangerous materials to behalf of the FDA at outreach 7 p.m. in the Clubhouse mask spoilage, impart events, and strength- II auditorium. The Starvation Army Band at the Howard County colors or incorporate ening relationships For Leisure World, Historical Society Museum. Courtesy photo cheaper materials. The with local media, The Starvation Army U.S. currently has a federal, state and local Band plays an eclectic mix of broadened its repertoire to much safer food supply, partners to advance Dixieland and swing music, include klezmer and swing. The thanks in large part to and disseminate public as well as some klezmer and band performs throughout the the U.S. Food and Drug health messages and novelty tunes, that the band is Baltimore-Washington area, Administration. information. Victoria Donnelly, sure you will enjoy. including regular appearances At a Sunday, Nov. 5, She educates and courtesy photo The Starvation Army Band at the Columbia Lakefront Fireside Forum program, informs the public, (SAB) was founded in 1989 as concerts, Columbia Festival of Victoria Donnelly, an regulated industries, trade media an offshoot of the Columbia the Arts, Vantage House, the FDA public affairs specialist, and underserved communities Concert Band, and specializes Longfellow July 4 parade, and discusses the basics of about FDA activities in Dixieland jazz. Its founder, the Hebrew Home of Greater the FDA’s role in food regarding food, drugs Jim Fozard, thought that the Washington. All members safety, including inspec- and other products that it quirky moniker would elicit pursue day jobs along with tions, imports, recalls, regulates. amusement, and perhaps some performing the music they love. response to the outbreak The program is at 2:30 sympathy from an audience Tickets are $7 per person and of foodborne illness, and p.m. in the Clubhouse II that might not quite know what are on sale in both clubhouse the impact of the Food Safety auditorium. Rosalind Kipping is to expect from the band. E&R offices. Please bring your Modernization Act. the host for the speaker. Since then, the band has Leisure World ID.

October 20, 2017 Leisure World News | 11 ■■Arts In Motion (AIM) Nov. 10: Sharón Clark Quartet by York Van Nixon III

afé AIM’s favorite lady of C jazz returns Friday, Nov. 10. “You can’t underestimate the transformation of what seems like an ordinary song when an interpreter like Sharón Clark tears it apart and peers inside,” wrote Stephen Holden in a 2013 New York Times music review. Tickets are $20, checks only, payable to AIM, and are on sale at the Clubhouse I E&R office. The price includes hors d’oeuvres and snacks. Cocktails begin at 6 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m.

Winter Solstice Party Sharón Clark, courtesy photo Café AIM closes out 2017 with a meal and concert on guests. Reserved tables of eight Friday, Dec. 8, at 5 p.m. in the or more are limited to members Clubhouse I Crystal Ballroom. only. Tickets, $20, are available daily Only those who are on the beginning Monday, Nov. 13, dinner list will be admitted to between 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the the Ballroom between 5-6:45 Clubhouse I lobby. p.m. Tickets are not transfer- The price includes dinner, able. For more information, champagne and the Bob Murad contact York at (301-364-6445). Quartet. To join or view upcoming People reserving tables must shows, visit AIM’s website at provide the names of their (AimArts.net). ■■Education and Recreation Department Nov. 30: Broadway Musical Milestones teve Friedman returns musical could be. S on Thursday, Nov. 30, A Washington, D.C., resi- at 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse I dent, Friedman is a trained for his continuing classical tenor and series of programs has performed many on the history of musical theater Broadway. He uses roles. It was through song and lecture performing in musi- to delve into how cals and his love of Broadway musicals musical theater that have developed over he developed a desire the decades. to lecture on the Certain musicals Steve Friedman. history and develop- changed things in Photo by Leisure ment of the Broadway their times and World News musical. had an impact on Tickets are $5 per the future of the Broadway person and go on sale on musical. Friedman demon- Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 8:30 a.m. strates how these special musi- in both clubhouse E&R offices. cals influenced our culture Please bring your Leisure and vision of what a Broadway World ID. 12 | Leisure World News October 20, 2017 ■■Jewish Residents of Leisure World ■■Education and Recreation Department Nov. 9: ‘Above and Thursday Afternoon at the Movies Beyond’ Nov. 16: ‘Fences’ The E&R Department is 1950s Pittsburgh, Troy Maxson by Jonas Weiss out of the U.S., trained behind pleased to present “Thursday (Denzel Washington) struggles the Iron Curtain in Czecho- Afternoon at the Movies.” Films to raise his family while trying to ewish Residents of Leisure slovakia, and flew to Israel to are shown at 1 p.m. in the transcend the bitter experience J World (JRLW) and Coming join in the country’s War of Clubhouse II audito- of being a talented of Age in Maryland Independence. rium. On Nov. 16, the baseball player denied present the movie This ragtag band presentation is “Fences” the opportunity to play “Above and of brothers turned (2016, 2 hours 19 in the majors because of Beyond” (2014, 1 the tide of the war minutes, drama, PG-13 his race. hour 30 minutes, and embarked on for thematic elements, Based on the play documentary, not personal journeys language and some “Fences” by August rated) on Thursday, of renewed Jewish suggestive references). Wilson, the film also Nov. 9, at 1:30 p.m. pride. Their story is Free tickets, limit two features Viola Davis as in the Clubhouse a fascinating, little- per person, are required Rose and Jovan Adepo II auditorium. A known tale filled with and can be obtained as Cory. discussion follows heart, heroism and from the E&R office in either Thursday movie screenings the screening. high-flying chutzpah. Clubhouse I or II, beginning are for your enjoyment; there In 1948, three Tickets, $7 per Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 8:30 a.m. is no charge. Be sure to pick up years after the person, are avail- Please bring your Leisure World your ticket(s) in advance if you liberation of the able beginning ID. plan to attend. Please note: No Nazi death camps, a group Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 8:30 a.m., Working as a trash collector in one will be seated after 1 p.m. of Jewish-American pilots at the Clubhouse I E&R office. answered a call for help. In Checks, only, should be made secret and at great personal payable to JRLW. All residents risk, they smuggled planes are welcome. 2017 Movie Schedule Sponsored by the E&R Department Movies are FREE and shown for your enjoyment in the Clubhouse II Auditorium. PLEASE, NO CASH Please pick up your tickets (limit two per person) on the date indicated below at either Clubhouse I or II. Please bring your Leisure World ID and remember tickets can go fast. The E&R offices inClubhouse I and II do not accept cash payment for programs or activities it sponsors. Payment Show Date & Time Movie Tickets Available can be made by check payable to LWMC. Or, if $10 or more, Oct. 29, 2 p.m. Loving SOLD OUT payment can also be made with a credit card (MasterCard, Nov. 16, 1 p.m. Fences Oct. 24 Visa or Discover). Nov. 26, 2 p.m. Wild Oats Nov. 7 When paying for programs or events sponsored by Leisure World clubs and Dec. 10, 2 p.m. Manchester by the Sea Nov. 21 organizations, payment can only be Dec. 28, 1 p.m. Rules Don’t Apply Dec. 5 made by check, payable to that club or Movies are subject to change. organization.

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October 20, 2017 Leisure World News | 13 HEALTH & Fitness ■■Low Vision Support Group Oct. 23, Nov. 3: Group to Offer Free MedStar Holds Final Bone Builder Classes Flu Clinics by Larry Cohen attendees may skip any exer- cise that is uncomfortable or by Leisure World News s people age, their bones violates a medical restriction. A become more brittle. Class meets twice a week lu clinics, provided by the MedStar Visiting Nurse Association, That is why the Low Vision for one hour. In the fall, F are held in the Clubhouse I Crystal Ballroom from 9 a.m.-12:30 Support Group has teamed up the group hopes to make p.m. on Monday, Oct. 23 and Friday, Nov. 3. with Montgomery County these low impact exercise Regular and high-dose flu vaccines are available at no cost to to bring free bone classes available to all seniors with traditional Medicare Part B as their primary insurance. builder classes for residents. Please bring your Medicare card, insurance card and photo ID. visually-impaired Number of Residents without Medicare also can receive a vaccine, $30 for a people to Leisure classes and their regular dose vaccine and $65 for a high-dose vaccine. World. size depends on Pneumonia vaccines are also available at the clinics and are The classes were resident interest. The covered by Medicare. The cost for residents without Medicare developed by Tufts group needs as many ranges from $100-200, depending on the type of vaccine. A University to strengthen interested people as possible prescription is not necessary, but residents should discuss bones, stretch muscles and to make the classes a success. with their physicians which pneumonia vaccine would be improve flexibility and If interested, please call appropriate for them to receive. balance. Larry Cohen at (301-288- The class works on both the 7616) or Jane Sheehan at ■■Health Advisory Committee upper and lower body, but (301-598-2131). Oct. 28: Prescription ■■Health Advisory Committee Drug Take Back Day Pain Management, by Mary Wells macy staff and an officer from the Montgomery County Fall Prevention and or the safety and Police Dept. are in atten- F convenience of its dance during the collection. residents and guests, Leisure The police transport the Men’s Health Issues World has been designated medications to an authorized by Sandra McLeskey and erectile dysfunction – as an official site for National disposal facility. two problems that affect Prescription Drug Take Back Leisure World’s first n Wednesday, Oct. many older men. Day. official Drug Take Back Day O 25, Dr. Fariba Shah, a Benign prostatic hyper- The next Prescription Drug was held in April, and the physiatrist at MedStar Health plasia is a condition in which Take Back Day is Saturday, response from residents medical center, speaks on the prostate gland enlarges Oct. 28, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. far exceeded expectations. pain management at noon in as a man ages, which in many at MedStar Health medical The Health Advisory Clubhouse I. cases can lead to obstruction center’s pharmacy (3305 Committee hopes to have a On Thursday, Oct. 26, of urine outflow and/or North Leisure World Blvd.). similar response at the fall Dionne Hawkins MPT, incontinence. Residents who have collection. director of the MedStar NRH According to the National discontinued, outdated or The Health Advisory Rehabilitation Network at Institutes of Health, some unused medications are Committee and the MedStar the medical center, gives an degree of benign prostatic encouraged to safely dispose Pharmacy worked with the interactive presentation on hyperplasia is present in of them at the pharmacy’s Montgomery County Health fall prevention at 1:30 p.m. in 80-90 percent of men age 70 drop-off location. and Human Services Dept. Clubhouse I. and older. Medications can pose a and the Montgomery County Free tickets are available Erectile dysfunction is a significant health hazard Police Dept. to implement for both presentations, but condition that can have many if ingested by accident or the Prescription Drug Take Hawkins’ presentation is causes, but which can have misused. Back Program at Leisure limited to 35 participants a profound effect on a man’s The disposal service is World. because of its interactive quality of life. free and anonymous with The National Drug nature. Vora is a board-certified no questions asked. Keep in Enforcement Agency imple- urologist who treats many mind that needles, sharps, mented a National Prescrip- Men’s Health male urologic problems, asthma inhalers and illicit tion Drug Take Back Day in On Monday, Nov. 6, at 1 including bladder control drugs are not accepted at the 2010. Each year, two days are p.m. in Clubhouse I, urologist issues, benign prostatic hyper- drop-off location. designated as drug take back Dr. Anup Vora speaks on trophy, erectile dysfunction Members of the Health days – one in April and one benign prostatic hyperplasia and urologic cancers. Advisory Committee, phar- in October. 14 | Leisure World News October 20, 2017 ■■Patients Rights of Leisure World ■■Compassion and Choices of Leisure World Nov. 8: ‘The One Nov. 14: Emergency Who Has Hope Lives Medical Services Differently’ Program by Mary Ann Johnston assisted suicide means a deliberate act to end one’s he next meeting of the life; assisted suicide does not T Patients Rights Council mean the refusal of burden- of Leisure World is on some treatment, utilizing pain Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 1:30 management and palliative p.m. in Clubhouse I. care or allowing natural death The speaker is Mary Forr, to take its course. Director of Life Issues for the She received a bachelor’s Archdiocese of Washington. in political science and She discusses end-of-life philosophy and a master’s in issues during her presentation, education from the University “The One Who Has Hope Lives of Notre Dame. A new ambulance at Station 25 in Aspen Hill. Courtesy photo Differently.” All residents and guests Forr spoke to the Council are welcome and encour- by Rosalind Kipping Hill) and other stations near in September about physi- aged to attend the Council’s Leisure World. cian-assisted suicide, its informative talks. Please ompassion and Choices Information on a wide effects, and the misconcep- visit the Council’s table at C of Leisure World holds its variety of end-of-life issues is tions about it. the Community Fair on next meeting on Tuesday, Nov. always available at meetings. Forr has stated that Wednesday, Oct. 25. 14, at 2 p.m. in Clubhouse I. Come early to review the The program is provided by resource tables and take away ■■Stroke Support Group the Montgomery County Fire whatever you find useful. The and Rescue Service (MCFRS). new issue of the Compassion Come learn about the laws and Choices magazine is Nov. 8: Vascular and rules governing MCFRS, available. such as standard procedures Annual dues are $2, and Neurologist Speaks of care, medic training and the group’s new fiscal year 911 operations. A question began on Oct. 1. To renew and answer period follows the membership or become a at Meeting presentation. member, please bring $2 to the by Sally MacDonald startling account of her MCFRS has received several Nov. 14 meeting, and receive a stroke-induced aphasia (lack of awards and recognitions this high-quality Compassion and he next meeting of the ability to speak), which seemed year, including the prestigious Choices shopping sack. T Stroke Support Group to be ameliorated by a second Congressional Fire Services All Compassion and Choices is on Wednesday, Nov. 8, stroke. Institute and Masimo Excel- meetings are open to residents at 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse All residents are welcome to lence in Fire Service award. and their guests. Everyone is II. The speaker is Dr. Bilaal attend the group’s meetings. MCFRS provides some of the always welcome. Sirdar, vascular neurologist For more information, contact best equipment and apparatus Rosalind Kipping is avail- at MedStar Montgomery chairwoman Sally MacDonald available. Several new ambu- able at (rozkipping@comcast. Medical Center (MMMC). at (240-669-4233). lances are at Station 25 (Aspen net) or (301-598-4171). Sirdar works in the emer- gency room and throughout the hospital, which takes a comprehensive approach to stroke diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation and is certified as a Primary Stroke Center in Maryland. Sirdar was unable to attend the Group’s September meeting as four emergency stroke cases arrived at MMMC just as the meeting was due to begin. The Group looks forward to welcoming Sirdar on Nov. 8, as usual, the second Wednesday of the month. One strength of the Stroke Support Group is the sharing of experiences, useful and inter- esting, such as one member’s October 20, 2017 Leisure World News | 15 ■■FISH (Friends in Sickness and Health) FISH Houses Lost and Found by Beth Leanza community’s lost and found. umbrella, cane or anything you to the E&R office, and a staff Bear in mind that some of the might accidentally leave behind. member there can often help. ISH lends donated medical mutuals, especially those with F and assistive equipment an office on site, may also Club Information Want to Help? to residents and employees have found items. FISH is an all-volunteer Residents considering of Leisure World. FISH urges Misplaced keys frequently organization. The office is volunteering for FISH are people to clean equipment and turn up at the FISH office, located in Clubhouse II and encouraged to come in for a have a therapist check it out. so volunteers recommend open Monday to Friday, from session with one of FISH’s We try not to accept broken placing a tag on your key or 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The office is trainers. Once volunteers feel equipment. key ring with your name and closed on major holidays. comfortable, they are added phone number listed. The office number is (301- to the sub list. For more Lost and Found Another good tip is to put 598-1345). If no one is in the information, call Beth Leanza, FISH also houses the an address sticker on your office, the phone call forwards president, at (301-598-4569).

Health & Fitness In Brief Al-Anon Meeting: Al-Anon (for family and friends affected by alcoholism) meets Fridays at 2 p.m. at Our Lady Wills, Wealth Planning & Trusts of Grace Church Parish Center, near Leisure World. Enter Phone: 301-518-0423 through the back door (15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring). Email: For more information, call Bridget at (301-598-3043). [email protected] Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): Newcomers welcome. (If Housecall: No charge! outside Leisure World, check in at the main gate.) Meetings www.battersbylawoffice.com Simple will: are Mondays at noon (Step Meeting) and Thursdays at 6 p.m. $175/person; $330/couple (Big Book) in Clubhouse I. For questions, contact Laurie at Living will/medical directive $80 (240-558-4454). Financial power of attorney $90 Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support: The Alzheimer’s Support Group meets the first and third Wednesday of each Probate: flat fee or hourly, not month at 3 p.m. in The Inter-Faith Chapel library. For more a percentage of estate. information, call Sunny at (301-438-2446).

Bereavement Support Group: If your spouse or Estate and tax planning. long-term partner died in the recent past, you may be able Luann Battersby I also assist clients in other to participate in a twice-monthly bereavement support Leisure World neighbor related matters when they need 3510 Chiswick Ct my help. group that meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month, 2-3:30 p.m., in the conference room at MedStar Health, 3305 N. Leisure World Blvd. Hospice Caring Inc. sponsors group meetings. Registration is required. If inter- ested, please call Anne Baker at (301-990-0854). Essential Tremor Group: The next meeting of the ET group is Thursday, Nov. 2, at 10:30 a.m. in Clubhouse I. The group meets the first Thursday of the month. Free Blood Pressure Testing: Come to Clubhouse I for free blood pressure testing, available on the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 9-11 a.m. Memory Café: The next meeting of Memory Café is Thursday, Oct. 26. Memory Café meets the last Thursday of every month from 2-3:30 p.m. in Clubhouse I. The program provides social engagement for individuals living with early stage memory loss. For more information, contact Lindsey Vajpeyi at (240-428-1342) or ([email protected]). Parkinson’s Support Group: The Leisure World Parkinson’s Support Group was created under the auspices of the Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area to provide support to patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease (PD) and their families and caregivers. The group meets the second Tuesday of the month at 3 p.m. in Club- house II. Usually there is a presentation by a speaker with knowledge about PD, physical therapy or some other related subject, followed by a period of Q&A. There are no member- ships or fees to pay, and the meetings are open to anyone who may be interested. Questions? Contact Ray Weil at (301- 598-3447) or ([email protected]).

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October 20, 2017 Leisure World News | 17 CLUBS, GROUPS & Organizations ■■Amateur Radio Club Club Provides New Conversation Group Forming Logistical Support for by Laurie Burdick

Community Walk new discussion group is forming with the purpose of discussing pertinent and current topics of the day. by Alan J. Goldstein A Though in its infancy, some guidelines are in place: this is not a debating group or a format for members to bring anything but he fall community walk took information to their peers. Topics will focus on principles of any place on Oct. 6, with the T given subject, from “should all American citizens serve in the Amateur Radio Club providing armed forces,” to “the purpose of the Electoral College.” logistical support, as well as The group meets on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 1:30 p.m. in manning the water station at the Clubhouse II. If you enjoy delving deeper into issues and have a halfway mark. yearning to understand a miscellany of topics, then this group is for Walkers assembled in Club- you! house I, and after a 15-minute For more information, contact Phil Wendkos at (pwendkos@ pre-walk stretch, left to walk the gmail.com). 3.2 miles around the length of Leisure World Boulevard. ■■Arts In Motion (AIM) Club members manned positions along the route. One Club member kept ahead of the Group Is More Than walkers on bicycle, two were in cars, while others joined the walkers on foot. Walkers pass by the entrance to The Just Jazz Music Overlook during the community walk by York Van Nixon III Keeping in Touch by Radio Oct. 6. Photo by Alan J. Goldstein Club members kept in constant hen someone hears “AIM,” he or she usually thinks of Café contact using hand held trans- Radio Club assists with other W AIM, namely the group’s monthly concerts featuring some of ceivers on the amateur two-meter events, including the July 4 the best jazz musicians in the business. But, Arts In Motion (AIM) is band, and kept each other posted parade. more than the community’s impresario. on the positions of the walkers. As AIM members reach out to the community to encourage and one might expect, several partic- General Information promote all genres of the arts. Visit the group’s website at (AimArts. ipants were well ahead of the The Amateur Radio Club net) to learn about POETEST 2017, a poetry contest for high school pack, while most were in a tight meets on the second Tuesday of seniors. crowd in the middle, with a few each month at 1 p.m. in the Club- Become a member and receive regular updates on the Arts In stretched out in the rear. house I Stein Room. The Club Motion Scholarship Fund. AIM provides tuition assistance to With Club members at many has a fully equipped ham shack deserving students enrolled in fine arts programs. positions, both fixed and mobile, in the basement of Clubhouse I, See the Events and Entertainment section of this publication to everyone was kept apprised and several antennas towering check out the latest musical offerings from Café AIM. on the positions of all walkers. over the roof. Fortunately, the walk was without Whether you are a licensed ■■LW Chorale incident, and many participants amateur radio operator or an gathered in Clubhouse I at its aspiring one, or just interested conclusion. in learning about this exciting Tickets Still In addition to providing assis- hobby, please call Bryan tance with the spring and fall West, K2BW, president, at Available for Chorale community walks, the Amateur (301-598-0137). Performance on’t forget to get tickets for the LW Chorale performance Don Saturday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m. in the Clubhouse II auditorium. The Chorale performs a repertoire of popular show tunes and favorites from earlier years, including selections from “South Pacific” and “Les Misérables.” The performance also includes several solo performances by accomplished vocalists. The Chorale is conducted by Connie Graber and accompanied by Elaine O’Leary on piano. Tickets are $5 and can be obtained at the Clubhouse I E&R office and, if still available, at the door. Payment is by check only, payable to the LW Chorale. Amateur Radio Club members monitor the water station. Photo by Alan J. Goldstein – Sandra McLeskey 18 | Leisure World News October 20, 2017 ■■Rossmoor Camera Club Transportation Takes Competition Spotlight by Fred Shapiro

he monthly competition of the T Rossmoor Camera Club takes place on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. in Clubhouse II. The contest theme is transportation. Judge Wayne Wolfsberger will judge images depicting modes of transportation in action in both the general and advanced categories – prints and digitals. Wolfs- berger is an ecologist-naturalist, educator and well-respected professional nature photographer in the Washington, D.C., area. His photographic expertise was honed while working for a D.C., area commer- cial photography firm, the U.S. Navy “Big Bird, Little Bird” by Paul Lipson Photographic Center, and during his 14 years working in Yellowstone National November Meeting and Competition Park, as well as during his involvement At the Club’s meeting on Tuesday, Nov. “Who, Me?” by Woody Shields in numerous professional seminars and 14, Marie Joabar presents an educational workshops. program on DSLR photography basics. Wolfsberger is a member of the North Joabar is a founder of the Capital photos from the outside of the building, American Nature Photography Association, Photography Center. Owners of digital not inside. the National Association for Photoshop single lens reflex cameras will discover Professionals, the Vienna Photographic more about the features that provide Membership Society and the Northern Virginia Photo- automatic cameras with the settings that The Club’s board would like to attract graphic Society, for which he served as vice help them obtain near perfect images. new members. Attend the meetings and president and president. Learn what to use in the camera or on the let the officers know what you would like Wolfsberger has delivered numerous and computer to improve the image. to get from membership. Check the Club varied photographic programs for many The November competition theme website at (www.rossmoorcameraclub. local groups in the Washington metropol- centers on the exteriors of religious com). itan area, the Southern Appalachians, and buildings – churches, synagogues and Club members are asked renew their internationally in the U.K. and Australia. mosques as well as those of other reli- memberships by sending their $20 dues Many of his images have appeared in local, gious beliefs. You do not have to look far to treasurer George Kaye at (3210 North national and international magazines, on from Leisure World to find just about Leisure World Blvd., Apt. 306). Paid-up calendars and postcards, and exhibited and every religious faith and the houses in membership is essential for entering sold as fine art prints. which they worship. Remember to take photos in the monthly competitions. ■■Italian Social and Cultural Club Oct. 22: ‘That’s Amore!’ by Florence Merola month. Because of the Thanks- giving holiday, the Club will he Italian Social and not meet in November. T Cultural Club is dedicated to promoting the knowledge Upcoming Events Join us and appreciation of Italian Tuesday, Dec. 12 – The culture. In keeping with its Club hosts an evening for Game Day at Ring House mission statement, the Club extraordinaire commencing Wednesday, November 8 screens “That’s Amore” on with cocktails and canapés, Sunday, Oct. 22, at 2 p.m. in followed by an elegant dinner 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Clubhouse I. and capping off the evening 1801 East Jefferson Street | Rockville, MD 20852 While munching on home- with a live opera concert made Italian pastries and of Puccini’s “La Rondine” Featuring Mah Jongg, Canasta, Bridge, Scrabble and sipping espresso, the romantic performed by the American more. All levels of experience welcome. Lunch, $5. Free bus strains of Perry Como, Jerry Center for Puccini Studies. transportation from Leisure World departing at 9:30 a.m. Vale, and other Italian singers Sunday, March 11 – The from the past may bring on a Club holds its annual Festivale RSVP: 301.816.5052 | www.smithlifecommunities.org wave of nostalgia. Singing and Italiano. Imagine your favorite dancing are allowed! street fair with live music, great Italian food, mixing, Meetings mingling, dancing and singing, The Club usually meets and you know what to expect on the fourth Sunday of the at the Festivale Italiano. Leisure World News October 20, 2017 Leisure World News | 19 ■■Rossmoor Art Guild Imitating the Masters by Ann Bolt A 26-year resident, Viets is a woman of ctober’s Rossmoor Art Guild (RAG) many talents and O exhibit honors the autumn season endeavors. Her art with herons and rabbits, landscapes and began in Calvin weather changes. Eighteen paintings Coolidge High School grace the walls of Clubhouse I, along and continued with the remaining abstract flowers. through the Univer- Exhibitors include Patricia Elton, Nancy sity of Georgia and Albrecht, Kathy Hopkins, Angela Chang, back to Montgomery Allan Okin, Carol Edwards, Donna Ward, College for an asso- Ann Bolt, Houston Hancock, Marvin ciate degree. Sirkis, Maria Clark and Nancey Viets. RAG At age 50, she was teachers include Millie Shott, Ron Erlich, sent by her work Barbara Piegari and Firouze Sadeghi. force to learn a more technical and sche- Picking Water Lillies matic approach to A St. Louis native transplanted to designing everything Washington, D.C., Viets was a very active from nightclubs to member of RAG a few years ago and liked submarines. She “Picking Water Lilies” by Nancey Viet, copied in the manner of artist Charles to imitate the masters by studying and drew with a pen and Courtney Curran’s 1889 painting, “Lotus Lillies.” Photo by Ann Bolt copying their works. Residents can view her transferred it to a painting, “Picking Water Lilies,” painted in computer. She is emphatic on painting for Commissions came from the people who the manner of Charles Courtney Curran and her own pleasure, mostly portraits and knew people. She painted only in oil and hanging near the Clubhouse Grille. landscapes. liked to sometimes paint in the trompe l’oeil manner. Viets had a solo exhibit at Clubhouse II a few years ago. FREDRICK A. ISAACS, M.D., P.C., FACS Sincerest Flattery Copying the masters is a great way to BOARD CERTIFIED OPHTHALMOLOGIST learn how someone else paints. 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The second session of fall art classes begins the week of Monday, Oct. 23. Paint something engaging to give away, display or ON PREMISES: Visual Fields, Cirrus HD - OCT, enter into a show. About 10 RAG members entered paintings Fluorescein Angiography, Stereo Disc Photographs, in the Olney Art Association Juried show. Corneal Pachymetry and Topography. The show is held Monday, Oct. 23 through Monday, Dec. 11, at the Kentland Mansion in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with a reception on 3801 International Drive, Suite 208 Thursday, Nov. 16, in the evening. Members who submitted paintings to Silver Spring, MD 20906 be juried included Elinor Tattar, Barbara McCool, Sherry Jose, Carol Edwards, Loretta Morgan, Ann Bolt, Lana Ogram, Kathy 301-598-8500 Hopkins, Ingrid Barnes, Jean Perretta and LEISURE WORLD PLAZA PROFESSIONAL BUILDING RAG teachers Genevieve Roberts and Sharon Minor. RAG thanks Hamil Tavernier for her art EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE book donation. 20 | Leisure World News October 20, 2017 ■■Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) En Avant!: French in Action by Arthur N. Popper was born, raised and educated in during a visit to Paris or a river the French Army. In 1973, he Paris – Monsieur Gilles Gouin. cruise through southern France! became assistant to the Naval any residents grew up “En avant! French Gilles taught Attaché at the French Military Min school systems that in Action,” is for French to parents Mission in Washington, D.C. required several years of people wanting to of children in the In 1979, Gilles left the French language study, often Spanish learn French for the French Immer- government, and became or French, but may only first time, or those sion Program professor of French with the remember a few words of who took French of Montgomery Foreign Service Institute. phrases by the time they reach many years ago and County Public In 1982, after becoming a U.S. adulthood. want to brush up Schools. Since his citizen, Gilles joined the U.S. Learning or relearning a on their skills. The retirement, he Intelligence Community as a language is beneficial for main- focus of the class is has volunteered program management engineer taining cognitive function as grammar in context. teaching adults in and retired in 2009 as a senior one ages. Students will have several retirement program management engineer. To support residents who the opportunity to Monsieur Gilles Gouin. Photo communities as See the Classes and Seminars want to learn – or relearn – speak, read and write by Fred Shapiro well as at Holiday section of this publication for one of the most beautiful of French, with the Park Senior Center. class registration information. languages, French, CLL presents intent that by the end of the class Gilles graduated from the For more information about all a course in conversational they will be able to hold simple Arcueil Army Academy as an CLL courses and lectures, see French given by a resident who conversations – perhaps even engineer and a lieutenant in (www.cllmd.com). ■■Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) Living with a Star, Our Home in the Solar System by Arthur N. Popper helping the audience understand He was born in Wichita, Kansas, five ground-based astronomical where we live as a space-based received his undergraduate observatories and participated pace, and space exploration, civilization in the 21st century. degree from Grinnell College, in research done on numerous S has been part of residents’ The two presentations and his doctorate in astrogeo- space missions. An expert in lives since the day in October focus on how the sun-Earth physics from the University of astronomical instrumentation, 1957 when we awoke to hear the combination forms an interde- Colorado. his background extends over “beep” from Sputnik. Just a few pendent system where physical Fisher was the first director both robotic and human space- weeks later, Sputnik processes of the of the heliophysics division of flight missions. 2 carried the dog sun have terrestrial NASA. (heliophysics is a topic of See the Classes and Seminars Laika into orbit. consequences. In a six-part CLL course Fisher will section of this publication for Not only did the first session, give in early 2018.) course registration information. Sputnik open the Fisher discusses During his career, Fisher For more information about minds of most Amer- the discoveries that designed and placed into oper- all CLL courses and lectures, icans to space, but it changed human ation instrument systems at see (www.cllmd.com). also had an almost perception of how immediate impact on life and society are ROBeRt e. PaRilla PeRfORMing aRtS CenteR American education. embedded in the 2017-2018 College Performing arts Series Fascination with outer regions of the “the final frontier” sun’s atmosphere. continues to this Dr. Richard Fisher. Photo by The second day. To help explore Fred Shapiro lecture is about this fascination, the Earth’s protective Center for Lifelong Learning magnetic shield, short-term (CLL) presents a two-lecture dynamic activity on the sun, series by noted astrophysicist Dr. and the emerging field of space Richard “Dick” Fisher. weather, a topic unknown until Fisher recently retired from the 20th century. a long career at NASA where he A rich collection of images was involved with numerous and illustrations of the physical space missions, but his research characteristics of this system, focus has been the sun and our collected by researchers since solar system. the dawn of space exploration in Fisher’s lectures, entitled 1957, are used to illustrate this My aMeriCa: “Living with a Star, Our description of our home in space. Home in the Solar System,” Fisher has been a resident Perspectives on the American Dream provide attendees with a basic for the past two years. He November 8–11, 2017, 8 p.m., November 12, 2017, 2 p.m. understanding of the scientific retired from NASA in 2012, but Tickets are $10 Regular, $8 Seniors, and $5 Students with Student ID concepts and variations of our continues as scientist emeritus at Montgomery College • 51 Mannakee St., Rockville, Maryland 20850 solar system, with the goal of the Goddard Space Flight Center. www.montgomerycollege.edu/pac • Box Office: 240-567-5301 October 20, 2017 Leisure World News | 21 ■■Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) Improving Your Digital Photographs by Arthur N. Popper

echnology has moved T digital photography ahead by leaps and bounds. Some people may not realize what their cameras and computers can do for them. Given the latest technology in both the least costly camera and the most basic computer soft- ware, one can take a good image of a subject and then improve it to give a greater impact. Resident and photographer Fred Shapiro covers these subjects in his “Improving Your A sculpture sits outside a Toronto art museum. Photo by Fred Digital Photographs” course. “Sailing North of Vilnius” by Fred Shapiro Shapiro The digital camera, from the least to most expensive, discussed, and the more popular bring their laptop computers, Fred Shapiro is well known contains basic tools to help take modes are explained in depth. cameras and a flash drive around Leisure World for his photos, making it, in effect, a Once the camera has loaded with some of their photography. He has given box camera with a brain. captured the image, some basic photos so that hands-on several courses on photography The camera’s software helps editing can be done right there editing can be done in class. for CLL. select a mode that suits the and then, including exposure Each student will have an See the Classes and Seminars subject and occasion, and does modifications and cropping. opportunity to show his or her section of this publication for the thinking and calibrating Further editing, not manipu- photos to the class and have class registration information. for the photographer. Learning lation, can be done using basic them critiqued to identify ways For more information about what the modes are and how computer software. of improving their photog- all CLL courses and lectures, they affect the photo subject is Students are encouraged to raphy. see (www.cllmd.com).

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22 | Leisure World News October 20, 2017 ■■Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) Poetry for Poetry Lovers and Avocational Poets by Arthur N. Popper 20th century writers from Maya Angelou She received a bachelor’s in English and Gwendolyn Brooks to Yehuda at Case Western Reserve University, a he great English poet Matthew Amichai, Dan Pagis and Marge Piercy. master’s in education at Kent State and T Arnold once said, “Poetry is simply Since one of the goals of the course taught speech for 11 years at Cuyahoga the most beautiful, impressive, and is the simple enjoyment of poetry, the Community College in Cleveland. widely effective mode of class will also read snippets She has also taught English, journalism saying things, and hence its of Ogden Nash and Judith and ancient history at other schools. She importance.” Viorst. The class tackles has participated in poetry workshops at Poems can tickle one’s some profound questions Case and, locally, in Kensington. During funny bone, show one’s raised by poets from more than 40 years in classrooms, patriotism, or reveal one’s Langston Hughes and Carl Elbrand has mentored more than a dozen romantic inclination. And, Sandburg to Robert Frost, now-published authors and helped inspire while poetry is something and focuses on why a partic- a score of Reform Jewish rabbis. that is part of most every- ular poem “works.” See the Classes and Seminars section one’s lives, not everyone If participants choose of this publication for class registration knows how to read or write to bring along some of information. For more information about a poem. their own original poetry, all CLL courses and lectures, see (www. Marcia L. Elbrand, a resi- Elbrand will review the cllmd.com). dent who has lived much Marcia L. Elbrand, courtesy work privately and, when of her life teaching poetry, photo appropriate, bring copies to brings her knowledge and subsequent class sessions love for the subject to a course offered by for either “gentle workshopping” or the Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL). simple applause. Elbrand’s course, “Poetry—For Poetry Elbrand and her husband, Monroe, Lovers and Avocational Poets,” is an moved to Leisure World in 2016 from opportunity to enjoy accessible poems by Cleveland where she was born and raised. ■■Ceramics Club Nov. 12-13: Annual Holiday Open House by Gail Bragg

n Sunday, Nov. 12, and O Monday, Nov. 13, the Ceramics Club holds its annual Holiday Open House from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Clubhouse II ceramics studio. The studio’s shelves are always stocked with a variety of ceramic pieces for all occa- sions. But with the holiday season fast approaching, the Club displays even more items. This year, the Club is adding some tree ornaments to its usual holiday inventory of trees, Santas, menorahs and candleholders. Come by the studio; the Club always looks forward to seeing old friends and making new ones. Club members will also Floral platter by Terri Fiscella, candle gift box by Jenny Wong and give tours and show visitors ornaments by Gail Bragg. Photo by Gail Bragg how to make their own gifts. welcome new members, so drop by our General Information studio in Clubhouse II. You can view some The Ceramics Club’s $10 annual of our ceramic pieces in the studio gift membership fee includes instruction on shop; they are for sale with proceeds going Leisure World News how to make your own ceramic pieces. We to charity. We hope to see you soon! OF MARYLAND

October 20, 2017 Leisure World News | 23 ■■Book Club Network ■■Garden and Environmental Club Thursday Readers Garden Optional for Group Has Openings Club Membership by Verna Denny to talk about a specific work by Jean DeSchriver members and collect annual chosen by their club. $10 dues. She will provide e sure to stop by the Ten small book clubs embers of the Garden brochures and information B Book Club Network’s are currently part of the M and Environmental about the Club’s activities, table at the Community Fair network: six general interest Club will participate in which include the spring tea, on Wednesday, Oct. 25. Find clubs (Bookies, Diversity the community fair on Arbor Day tree planting and out about the book clubs, Strong, Fall Readers, Rose Wednesday, Oct. 25. the Fourth of July parade. pick up a complimentary Readers, The Searchers and The Club is always looking bookmark or put your name Thursday Readers), two for new members and Next Meeting on the Network’s waiting list. topical clubs (The African looks forward to providing The next Club meeting is on The Network currently has a Heritage Book Club and attendees with information Monday, Nov. 13, at 10 a.m. few openings in its most recent Literary Ladies Who Lunch) about the educational, envi- in Clubhouse I. Ruth Bortz, club, Thursday Readers, which and two mystery book ronmental and social activi- master gardener, speaks about meets on the third Thursday of clubs (The Sleuths and The ties the Club offers. houseplants. the month at 2 p.m. Suspensers). Many residents have the A community plant swap New clubs are formed false notion that one must follows the presentation. General Information on an ongoing basis, and be a gardener or have a Members and guests may The Book Club Network is prospective members are put garden plot to belong to the bring and/or take house- a collection of book discus- on a waiting list. When four Garden and Environmental plants. Members are encour- sion groups, small in size— people express an interest in Club. Some members do aged to scan their homes for eight to 12 members per joining a new club, an organi- belong to the Garden Plot any plants they would like to group—whose purpose is to zational meeting is scheduled Group, but that is separate swap. provide a forum for residents to form an additional club. organiza- to get together with other For further information, tion. Most Club avid readers to read and contact Verna Denny at (301- members are discuss their favorite books. 598-1418) or (verhd@msn. former gardeners Members meet each month com). who enjoy social- izing with other former gardeners. Membership chair Gwen Raphael is volunteering at Red Hat Audiology the Garden and Audiology & Hearing Aid Services Environmental www.redhataudiology.com Club’s fair table Garden and Environmental Club members Vivienne and will gladly If you are missing some of the simple sounds of life, Burke, left, Gwen Raphael and Chie Colvis prepare for Red Hat Audiology can help. sign up new the community fair. Photo by Jean DeSchriver

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Gwyneth Newcomb, Au.D., FAAA Mary Adams, Au.D., FAAA 3804 International Drive Doctors of Audiology Silver Spring,MD 20906 301-476-1705 24 | Leisure World News October 20, 2017 ■■Fun and Fancy Theatre Group Oct. 21-22: The ‘60s Comes to Life by Hannette Allen members with payment of $10 annual dues, and un and Fancy Theatre payable at the door for new F Group is in the midst of members. For guests, admis- its big autumn musical, Joan sion is $5 for this meeting Bowar’s “The 60’s in Song and only. Admission includes Dance,” with performances on a brief meeting, show and Saturday, Oct. 21, and Sunday, reception with refreshments. Oct. 22, at 2 p.m. Tickets are Members are asked to available at the door for $10 please wear their member- each, cash or check. ship cards. Members who Come revisit the Beatles, joined the Group last month the Supremes, Elvis, Sonny will find their cards waiting and Cher, and dozens of other at the door. remarkable performers of that era, as presented by Fun and Auditions Fancy’s talented cast. The Fun and Fancy The songs are stirring, funny, Theatre Group’s monthly tender and sweetly nostalgic; show on Wednesday, Dec. and the dancers are incredible. 6, is a radio-style version Fun and Fancy Theatre Group members perform “Battle Hymn of the Women” during The show is similar to its prede- of Charles Dickens’ “A a performance of “The 60s in Song and Dance” Oct. 14. Photo by Fred Shapiro cessor, but not identical. Cast Christmas Carol,” performed substitutions and additions with actors playing more than make the show feel new and 30 multiple roles, live sound not required, but having the Members who wish to be fresh. effects, and carolers performing Christmas spirit is. Don’t end included in a Play Readers with an audience sing-along. up like Scrooge! group should send an email November Meeting Auditions are held on with the subject, “Fun & The Fun and Fancy Theatre Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 7 Play Readers Fancy Play Readers” to Irene Group’s performance on p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 28, The first meeting of the Lunenfeld Shaulis at (lis4972@ Wednesday, Nov. 1, is a typical at 3 p.m., both in Clubhouse Play Readers is on Saturday, verizon.net). To be included, outreach program. Outreach II. Come on either day; the Oct. 28, from 10:30 a.m.-noon 2017-2018 yearly membership committee chair Nancy Koski audition consists of cold read- in the Clubhouse II auditorium. dues must be paid to Fun and directs the show and all ings only. The Readers will discuss the Fancy Theatre Group. performers are those who enjoy Co-directors M.J. Boyle and groups’ structure, and members Looking for a fun oppor- visiting nursing homes, rehab Steve Bennof plan to have five are asked to fill out a form that tunity to do some acting, centers and assisted living rehearsals in November and lists their expectations for the without the stress of actually facilities. a final rehearsal on Monday, group, prior experiences and performing on a stage? Give Admission is free to Group Dec. 4. British accents are any plays they’d like to perform. Play Readers a try!

■■Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Leisure World Magic and Mischief in ‘The Sorcerer’ by Todd Hubley Constance (Maggi Lindley), the Sorcerer’s magic to solve director Elaine Strass, and the daughter of Mrs. Partlett things in a surprise ending. to those assisting her, Beth he comic operetta “The (Maureen Harris), has a Filling out the cast were Youse and Bob Bridgeman, T Sorcerer” by Gilbert crush on the elderly vicar, Dr. Alan Packer and Poppy as well as to producer Maggi and Sullivan was performed Daly (Phil Soriano). Traunfeld. Many thanks Lindley. in August. It made fun of Alexis unleashes what he also go to the “Chorus of the notion held in Victorian thinks is a foolproof plan Villagers” for their work and England that only men by bringing in a sorcerer, dedication: Anna Pappas, JOEL'S and women of equivalent John Wellington Wells (Jack Maria Hidalgo, Audrey rank should marry, and Melnick), to administer a Lodsin, Joyce Hamaty, Aileen EXECUTIVE that romantic love was love potion to both principals Feldman, Ida Leong, Louanne CAR SERVICE unimportant. and villagers, hoping that the Wheeler, Bob Blair, Bob 301-438-9777 The protagonist, Alexis results will show that love Bridgeman, Todd Hubley, 301-980-4734 (cell) (Steve Bennof) is a romantic overcomes all barriers of class. and Vito Savia. young man, the son of Of course, the plan backfires. Three separate audiences • Airport a wealthy aristocrat, Sir The potion makes everyone gave positive remarks about • Trains Marmaduke (Ed Caglione). fall asleep, and when they the outstanding cast and Alexis is betrothed to Aline waken, fall in love with the chorus, stage set, costumes, • Doctor (Beth Youse), the daughter first person they see, with visual aids and special effects. Visits of Lady Sangazure (Hannette the hilarious result of totally Piano accompanist Rafael Allen). To complicate things, incompatible matches. Aline Javadov and violinist Viktor Get the Royal Treatment Lady S. is a former love of Sir ignores Alexis, but falls for Khodyko added enjoyable Available 24 hours. Marmaduke! the stuffy old vicar. It takes music. Special kudos goes to October 20, 2017 Leisure World News | 25 ■■Gem, Lapidary and Mineral Society of Leisure World Nov. 8: ‘Morocco: A Fossil Collector’s Paradise’ by Mary Beth Mason Jurassic period. Jobaria, another local clubs and has traveled lapidary enthusiasts. dinosaur, was named by the extensively in pursuit of his Join the group on Nov. 8 he next meeting of the Gem, Tuareg people after a mythical hobby. He also participates as a to hear another fascinating T Lapidary, and Mineral giant beast, Jobar, whose bones dealer in Washington, D.C. area program. Residents are invited Society (GLMS) of Leisure World the ancient Tuaregs believed the club shows. to bring their own specimen or is on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 7 fossils to be. He holds a doctorate in ento- other object of interest for show- p.m. in Clubhouse II. Ouranosaurus (“brave mology and works for the U.S. and-tell. Following adjournment, Dr. Bob Farrar’s lizard” or “sky lizard” Department of Agriculture in vistors may tour the lapidary topic is “Morocco: after the primordial Beltsville, Maryland. Farrar has shop. A Fossil Collector’s Greek god, Ouranos) is a published more than 25 articles For information about GLMS, Paradise.” He pres- herbivorous iguanodont in Rock & Gem Magazine, which, contact president Frank Roddy ents an overview of dinosaur that lived during since 1971, has been the leading at (301-598-3698) or (roddy. the country’s major the early Cretaceous magazine for gem, mineral and [email protected]). fossil localities, and period; two nearly discusses some of complete fossils of this ■■Vegetarian Society of Leisure World (VSLW) the issues associated dinosaur were found in with the trade. nearby Niger in 1965 and Morocco is world Dr. Robert Farrar, cour- 1972. Nov. 21: Buffet Dinner famous for its fossil tesy photo Unfortunately, prac- resources. No other tices of some in Moroc- country its size has such a diver- co’s fossil industry have led to and Meeting sity and abundance of fossils. It is condemnation from environmen- by Bob Fenichel buffet dinner from the Vegetable a major source of dinosaur, trilo- talists and has attracted criticism Garden restaurant in Leisure bite and shark fossils collected from human rights organizations. t the group’s Oct. 17 World Plaza. The cost is $10 per for sale in today’s commercial Such complaints include the Ameeting, Bob Fenichel gave person. Mail checks, payable to marketplace. marketing of fake fossils and a presentation on the Instant treasurer Helen Gross, to (3100 Among several types of dino- credible reports of poor working Pot 9-in-1 cooker. A versatile No. Leisure World Blvd. #710) saur fossils found in Morocco conditions. cooking device, it is extremely no later than Tuesday, Nov. 14. is the Afrovenator (“African Farrar is a longtime collector popular among vegetarians hunter”), a megalosaurid of fossils, minerals and because of its stainless steel General Information theropod from the Middle gemstones. He is active in several inner liner and set-it-and-forget- Please note that everybody is it ease of operation. welcome at VSLW activities; you VSLW will participate for the don’t have to be a vegetarian to first time in the Community Fair participate. The mission state- great reasons to consider buying on Wednesday, Oct. 25. Please ment of VSLW is “to support stop by and say hello. group members in maintaining a home today instead of waiting: a healthy lifestyle by eating a 4 November Meeting plant-based diet.” The next VSLW meeting is Additional information on 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 5:30 p.m. VSLW activities can be found at in Clubhouse II. It includes a (www.vslw.org). 2. Mortgage Interest Rates are Projected to Increase

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26 | Leisure World News October 20, 2017 ■■Unitarian Universalists of Leisure World Oct. 24: Panelists Discuss the Rights of Refugees and Immigrants by Dave Edfors In many states, refugees, protect those who seek to live in and conversation follow the asylum-seekers and immigrants the community as productive, program. n Tuesday, Oct. 24, at have long-established families, law-abiding neighbors, how do All who bring open minds O 2:30 p.m. in Clubhouse II productive we respond and speak with respect and the Unitarian Universalists of working lives to the polar- civility are welcome to join the Leisure World present a panel and face deep izing public discussion. You don’t have to discussion on the controversial uncertain- debate? be a member of the Unitarian issue of advocacy for the rights ties during What lessons Universalists of Leisure World of refugees, immigrants and the Trump about civil to attend meetings. All residents displaced persons. Adminis- disobedience are welcome. The panelists, Rev. Dr. Sharon tration. The and public The Unitarian Universalists Stanley-Rea, director of Refugee panelists advocacy of Leisure World is a faith-based and Immigration Ministries, will discuss have the organization associated with the Rev. Dr. Sharon Ben Shnider, courtesy Christian Church (Disciples of the balance panelists Unitarian Universalist Associa- Stanley-Rea, courtesy photo Christ) and Ben Shnider, vice between learned? tion of Congregations in Boston, photo chair of the Rockville Human human rights Join the Unitarian Univer- Massachusetts. Rights Commission, bring both and law enforcement. salists of Leisure World for For more information, visit faith-based and secular perspec- As caring people who seek this informative and timely (www.UUA.org) or contact tives to their advocacy. to both respect our laws and discussion. Light refreshments ([email protected]). ■■Hadassah Nov. 15: ‘Jewish Composers Go to the Movies, Part 3’ by Barbara Eisen fabric artist Bobbi Gorban. The Children at Risk. The project while projects it supports pins are $18 each and include helps disadvantaged children in medical, educational and n Wednesday, Nov. 15, three types: sunburst, vintage, in Israel. The goal is to create social programs in Israel O at 2 p.m. in Clubhouse I, and flower. All pins are made a circle of $1,000, made by and the U.S. If interested Cantor Michael Kravitz presents to order. Indicate your main individual contributions of $40. in knowing more about a musical program entitled, preferred color(s) or any other Please send donations to Larelda Hadassah, contact member- “Jewish Composers Go to the special requests. Designs and at (3200 N. Leisure World Blvd. ship vice presidents Carole Movies, Part 3.” colors are unique and will vary. #201, Silver Spring, MD 20906). Sonneborn at (301-288-4902) The presentation is a contin- All pins are approximately three or ([email protected]), uation of his two previous inches in diameter and have General Information or Mimi Meltzer at (301-806- programs and includes film pendant clasps. Hadassah sponsors many 0976) or (mimi20852@aol. clips. His programs are always Order several for yourself, activities to further the worth- com). entertaining and offer new and family members and friends. interesting historical insights. Order forms are available at each If attending the meeting, Hadassah meeting, or pick one please RSVP by Friday, Nov. up in the Hadassah mailbox in 10, to Janet Lazar at (301-598- the Clubhouse I E&R office. For 4066) or ([email protected]). questions, please contact Judy Attendees, whose names start Rumerman at (judyrumerman@ from Q through Z, are asked to gmail.com) or (301-680-0850). please bring a snack to share. You don’t have to be a member Let Janet know what you are to buy a pin. bringing when you RSVP. All Join us residents are welcome. Greeting Cards for an Open House at Elaine Schenberg and Jan Judaic Study Group Bloom sell Hadassah greeting The Judaic Study Group meets cards. The prices are $2.50 Ring House on Monday, Nov. 20, at 1:30 p.m. each, or five for $10. Cards are November 7, 2017 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. in Clubhouse I. The discussion is displayed and sold at every centered on influential women. Hadassah meeting. Please call 1801 East Jefferson Street | Rockville, MD 20852 Contact Peri Schuyler at (301- Elaine at (301-598-0079) or Jan Take advantage of all of the amenities and services of a 869-2968) or (perislaptop@aol. at (301-593-7720) to buy cards gracious community, all at a surprisingly affordable price. com) for further information. between meetings.

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October 20, 2017 Leisure World News | 27 ■■NA’AMAT RBZ Club Nov. 1: Guest Speaker Rabbi Johanna Potts by Carole Mund Washington. coordinator Bernice Kisliuk at Many thanks go to J.Jill of Mont- Her enthusiasm is contagious. (301-438-8455). gomery Mall for supplying the ll residents are invited to Refreshments are served. outfits and to Harriet Chaikin for A join NA’AMAT RBZ in Mah Jongg Cards coordinating this special event. welcoming Rabbi Johanna Potts Volunteers Needed NA’AMAT receives a small on Wednesday, Nov. 1, at 12:30 The executive board is eager to stipend from the Mah Jongg Trips p.m. in the Clubhouse I Crystal have new people participate and League for each card sold. Mah A trip to Dover Downs Hotel & Ballroom. bring fresh ideas for activities jongg cards are still $8 for Casino is planned for Wednesday, Rabbi Potts shares her passion and programs that are designed regular and $9 for large. Natalie Oct. 25, to Thursday, Oct. 26. A for learning with a view toward for all to enjoy. Volunteers are Cohen is the new coordinator cruise to Bermuda is planned for empowering individuals to create needed to assist in mailings, collecting card funds, assisted by next spring. Call Trudy Stone at meaningful lives through the work on existing committees and Roberta Jaskulski. (301-438-0016) for more infor- understanding the underlying initiate new suggestions. Please mail all checks, payable mation. See Club Trips in this principles of Judaism. She is a By getting involved, volunteers to NA’AMAT, to Natalie Cohen edition for details. titan of Jewish education. have the opportunity to meet at (15107 Interlachen Dr., #108, Potts’ most recent roles new friends and connect with an Silver Spring, MD 20906). The Save the Dates are CEO of the Partnership organization that makes a differ- cards are sent to each individual Dec. 6: Annual Card Party for Jewish Life and Learning, ence in the lives of so many. purchasing, so please make Dec. 31: A New Year’s Eve director of education for Temple NA’AMAT is a charitable sure all names and addresses celebration includes a trip to Shalom (Chevy Chase) and Solel organization dedicated to are correct. For questions, call Signature Theatre in Arlington, (Bowie), director of the primary help NA’AMAT Israel provide Natalie at (301-438-2663). Virginia and dessert in Club- school at Washington Hebrew educational day care, vocational house I. See Club Trips in this Congregation and middle school training and legal aid for women Fashion Show edition for details. director at Gesher Jewish Day and services and assistance to The fashion show was a huge For more information about School. new immigrants and centers for success. In fact, people were NA’AMAT RBZ Club, contact In community life, Potts the prevention and treatment of turned away because the Club- co-presidents Trudy Stone at has served as vice president domestic violence. house I Crystal Ballroom had (301-438-0016) or Gladys Blank of the former Board of Jewish The next executive reached capacity. The brunch at (301-438-9666). For tribute Education as well as chair of the board meeting is Tuesday, was delicious and the models cards, contact Linda Schoolnick Educator’s Council of Greater Nov. 21. Contact volunteer and the clothes were lovely. at (301-681-1076).

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28 | Leisure World News October 20, 2017 ■■Jewish War Veterans Charles B. Krieger Post 567 Nov. 3: Shnider Speaks at Veterans Service by Fred Shapiro Emory University and his Executive Master and economic justice. of Public Management from the University of As a member of the board for the Mont- he Jewish War Veterans Post 567 Maryland, College Park. gomery County Action Committee for Transit, T celebrates Veterans Day on Nov. 3 with As a field organizer for then-Senator Barack Shnider pushed for expanded and improved the Jewish Residents of Leisure Obama’s historical presidential transit in the County’s most underserved World at Friday night services in campaign in 2008, he brought neighborhoods. He currently serves as the vice The Inter-Faith Chapel. together communities in Atlanta and chair of Rockville’s Human Rights Commis- The principle speaker is Ben Detroit for an unprecedented voter sion, where he has advocated for the rights of Shnider, who will reflect on his turnout. As political director for the immigrant and refugee communities. grandfather’s service in World War pro-Israel, pro-peace group J Street, II. Shnider helped build a national Brunch Female members, who either movement in favor of prioritizing The Post holds its brunch on Sunday, served or offered strength and diplomacy over war in the Middle Nov. 12, at 10:15 a.m. in Clubhouse I Crystal support when their husbands Ben Shnider, courtesy East. Ballroom. Rep. Jamie Raskin is the speaker. served in the military, will read photo He also launched the political arm The buffet is $14 and includes eggs, tuna, lox, portions of the evening service. of the advocacy organization Bend bagels, salad, coffee, Danish and more. A Montgomery County native, Shnider the Arc, where he fought for a wide range Mail reservation checks, payable to JWV graduated from the Charles E. Smith Jewish of progressive priorities in Congress, from 567, to Danny Bass at (14805, Pennfield Cir. Day School. He earned his bachelor’s from comprehensive immigration reform to racial Apt. 3-209, Silver Spring, MD 20906). ■■Jewish Residents of Leisure World Fall Lineup Features a Brunch and Seminar by Jonas Weiss

ew members of Jewish Residents of Siegel analyzes each president’s leadership on Saturday, Nov. 11, at 9:15 a.m. in Club- N Leisure World (JRLW) are invited to a skills, seeking to de-mystify the elements and house II. reception on Sunday, Oct. 22, from 2-3:30 dynamics of effective presidential leadership On all other Sabbaths, Rabbi Moshe p.m. at the Clubhouse Grille. – vision, execution, management and deci- Samber leads an abbreviated religious service, Meet with JRLW board members and sion-making, which Americans depend upon. with discussions of the Torah portion and a bit learn about activities and possibilities for A discussion period follows each session. of the Talmud, at 9:15 a.m. in Clubhouse II. getting involved. Contact Phyllis All residents are welcome. Tickets, To learn more about JRLW, come to the Rand at (301-871-1515) for more $20 for both sessions, are check Community Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 25. information. only and payable to JRLW. Drop off checks in the JRLW mail slot Donations Brunch in the Clubhouse I E&R office. For For the Torah maintenance fund, send At the brunch on Sunday, more information, contact Sharon checks, $25 minimum and payable to JRLW, Nov. 19, Daryl Davis, author of Freedman at (301-367-8141). to Carol Wendkos at (14805 Pennfield Cir. “Klan-Destine Relationships,” Apt. 212). Janet Lazar at (15311 Beaver- explores his work with Ku Klux Religious Services brook Ct., Apt. 1B) takes care of donations Klan members, seeking to improve Rabbi Fink conducts a Conservative for prayer books ($25 minimum). Send race relations. His work was docu- service in The Inter-Faith Chapel on Friday, donations for Kiddush or an Oneg ($25 mented in the film, “Accidental Courtesy.” Nov. 3, at 7:30 p.m., to be followed by social- minimum for either), or Yiskor or general Davis hopes to leave his audiences empowered ization and refreshments at an Oneg. Cantor Tzedukah to Susan Weiss at (3739 Glen to overcome their fears and confront their own Michael Kravitz leads a Conservative service Eagles Dr., Silver Spring, MD 20906). prejudices. The brunch is at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse I. Reservations are required at least four days in advance. Mail $10 checks, payable to JRLW, to Jerry Gordon at (15311 Beaverbrook Ct., Apt. 3A). Admission at the door, if available, is $13.

Seminar The JRLW education committee sponsors a two-part seminar, “Presidents as Leaders – From Carter to Trump” by popular speaker Dr. Michael Siegel. The first seminar is on Friday, Nov. 17, at 10 a.m. and covers Presidents Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush, and Bill Clinton. The second seminar is on Friday, Dec. 1, at 10 a.m. and covers Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Donald Trump. Each seminar is 90 minutes and located in Club- house I. October 20, 2017 Leisure World News | 29 ■■National Active and Retired Federal ■■LW Green Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1143 Climate Event Nov. 20: Health Kicks Off New Year Roundtable by John R. Moens Please contact a member of of Environmental the executive committee with n Monday, Nov. 20, any questions, suggestions Action O the chapter hosts its or requests for information biggest event ever – a health about the membership drive. by Grazina Narkus-Kramer and roundtable – from 1:30- See (www.narfe.org) for more Harry Stoffer Administration Building 4 p.m. in the Clubhouse information. Most urgently, LW Green I Crystal Ballroom. All W Green invites all reminds residents to get residents are invited. • President John Moens at L residents and guests to involved and stay active on The roundtable ([email protected]) attend a special program issues that surround plans includes speakers or (301-438-3237) on climate change on for a new administration from AETNA, • Vice President, Sunday, Oct. 22, at 2 p.m. building and Clubhouse I CareFirst Blue Legislative Chair in the Clubhouse I Crystal site improvements, expected Cross/Blue Joe Cook at Ballroom. to cost approximately $7.2 Shield, Kaiser (joec37766@ The program’s main million. Permanente, gmail.com) or feature is a slideshow The Montgomery County MedStar Health, (202-271-0710) presentation and speech by Planning Board is scheduled the National • Treasurer Jewel Phil Jakobsberg, trained to consider development Committee to Lee at (jewelalee@ as a volunteer advocate on plans for the building on Preserve Social Secu- msn.com) climate change by former Thursday, Nov. 30, at rity and Medicare, AARP, • Secretary Pam O’Dell Vice President Al Gore’s planning headquarters at New York Life and the Senior at (PamandJeff@comcast. Climate Reality Project. (8787 Georgia Ave., Silver Health Insurance Program, net) Attendees are welcome to Spring). The board is part a state program to inform • Service Officer Rich Roth- stay for discussion and light of the Maryland-National seniors about their rights and stein at (whobodyelse@aol. refreshments. Capital Park and Planning benefits under Medicare. com) or (301-598-5760) Attendees will also have Commission. Sign up for free hearing the opportunity to sign up The Planning Board will tests in Clubhouse I and Phil Munley of the as citizen lobbyists seeking accept verbal testimony at learn about acupuncture and Maryland Veterans Bureau solutions. A group called Citi- the Nov. 30 hearing. Written savings on hearing aids. The was scheduled to address zens’ Climate Lobby will have comments may be submitted Nov. 20 event includes a lot, NARFE Chapter 1143 on Oct. sign-up material at the event. in advance to board so don’t miss out. 16. Details are forthcoming. Citizens’ Climate Lobby chairman Casey Anderson at seeks to enlist people from all (MCP-Chair@mncppc-mc. ■■Republican Club walks of life to work on solu- org) or (Montgomery County tions, especially legislation, Planning Board, 8787 to put a fee on the carbon Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, Club to Participate in content of fuels, thereby MD 20910). Comments must creating incentives for less be received by Wednesday, harmful energy sources. Nov. 29, at 5 p.m. Community Fair Citizens’ Climate Lobby, Since its inception in by Fred Seelman Gov. Larry Hogan in office, with about 85,000 members 2015, LW Green has opposed the Republican Party leads in 400 chapters, “can always the building on the grounds he Republican Club both the nation and the state, use more supporters to that many trees would T will participate in and is interested in finding create the political will for a be destroyed or damaged the Community Fair on out ways to improve both. livable world,” said Sabrina and the demolition of the Wednesday, Oct. 25, The Club will have Fu, the group’s mid-Atlantic existing administration from 9:30 a.m.-noon printed materials at region co-coordinator. building would create new in Clubhouse I. its location, and Club The climate event marks environmental burdens. The Club invites officials will be avail- the re-launch of LW Green’s LW Green and its allies all residents to its able all morning to activities following a summer support a thorough engi- Community Fair answer questions. hiatus and reassessment of neering study of the existing location. Member- Send comments its role in the community. building to see if it can be ship is well over or questions about Its mission is “promoting renovated to meet the needs 1,000, and Club officers are these or any other Club the care and conservation of of administration and staff. especially looking forward to matters and/or offers to natural resources through The group applauds welcoming Republicans who volunteer to Club president education and advocacy the hundreds of residents have not been able to attend Fred Seelman at (fseelman@ within our community and who attended town hall the Club’s monthly meetings. gmail.com), or call vice beyond its gates.” meetings, sponsored by LW Come and meet Leisure president Ray Spieler LW Green will also Green and JustUs, in July World’s Republican leadership at (301-460-3563). engage interested residents and September, focusing and share your concerns. With Join us at the Club’s next at the community fair on largely on the administration President Donald Trump and meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 21. Wednesday, Oct. 25. building. 30 | Leisure World News October 20, 2017 ■■Kiwanis Club of Leisure World Kiwanis Give to Disaster Relief by Jack Colvis to help relieve the desperate Membership needs of men, women and chil- Residents with skill in combination of Club dren affected in these areas. arts and crafts, writing, A members, bingo patrons photography, planning and other residents collected Bingo and organization, public and delivered two carloads The Club is licensed by speaking and leadership are of donated school supplies to Montgomery County to provide all encouraged to join the Harmony Hills Elementary bingo to the community. Each Club, as these skills can be School in late August and Monday evening throughout applied toward nurturing the early September. the year, several hundred development of children and dollars are paid out to satisfying the needs of the Disaster Relief winners who play bingo community. Contact Heather Kiwanis donated in the Clubhouse I Benjamin-Alexis at (240- $2,000 from its Crystal Ballroom. 433-0948) or Jack Colvis at community service Kiwanis Monday (301-598-5380). funds to relieve the Night Bingo games Residents are encouraged Harmony Hills Elementary School staff victims of the recent paid out over $1,400 to visit the Kiwanis Club collects school supplies donated by disasters in Texas, in September. Net booth at the Community Kiwanis club members. Photo by Jack Florida, Puerto Rico and earnings from the games Fair on Wednesday, Oct. Colvis Mexico ($500 to each of the four). fund the Club’s scholarships 25, to learn more. Inquiries The donations were given to the and other community service regarding the Kiwanis Inter- viewed online at (www.kiwani- American Red Cross and UNICEF programs. national organization may be sone.org).

■■Leisure World Association for African American Culture (LWAAAC) District 19 Candidate Visits LWAAAC by Patricia Means Community Fair I, check out the LWAAAC only, payable to LWAAAC, LWAAAC will participate presentation in the display and cover the period of July 1, arlin Jenkins, in the Community Fair on case located in the hallway 2017 through June 30, 2018. M who serves on the Wednesday, Oct. 25. If inter- behind the E&R office. Payment also may be Montgomery County ested in assisting with this Janice Wallace, public rela- submitted via the LWAAAC Democratic Central event, contact Janice Wallace, tions chair, prepared the mail slot in the Clubhouse Committee, attended the public relations chair, at arrangement. I E&R office or mailed to group’s meeting on Oct. 4 (301-288-4565). (LWAAAC, PO Box 12316, and announced that he is a Membership Silver Spring, MD 20908). democratic candidate for a Celebrations II New membership and For additional informa- delegate seat in District 19. A letter was sent to member- renewal registration is an tion, contact Mary Turpin, Jenkins plans to run an ship on Sept. 30 inviting ongoing process at every membership chair, at aggressive campaign because members to become patrons meeting. Dues are $20, checks (240-203-6135). he is committed to helping or sponsors of the 2018 Cele- people and believes in opportu- brations II book. If you did nity, community, volunteering, not receive the letter or need REMEMBER THIS: FREE events addressing crucial topics in diversity and inclusivity. The additional information, contact dementia and memory care for professional and community caregivers. group believes he is keenly Patricia Means, project coordi- aware of the needs and nator, at (301-598-0550). Wednesday, November 1, 2017 concerns of the community and How Heart Health Affects Brain Health prizes his ability to listen to the Display Case Rebecca Gottesman, MD, PhD constituents. While visiting Clubhouse Associate Professor of Neurology, with a joint appointment in Epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Wednesday, November 29, 2017 Alzheimer’s Disease: What does age have to do with it? Marie A. Bernard, MD Deputy Director of the National Institute on Aging (NIA) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) A light supper is available at 5:30 p.m. Programs begin at 6:00 p.m. Landow House | 1799 East Jefferson Street | Rockville, MD 20852 RSVP required: 301.816.5052 | www.smithlifecommunities.org LWAAAC’s festive display case in Clubhouse I provides news about Association meetings and events. Photo by Leisure World News October 20, 2017 Leisure World News | 31 ■■LW LGBT Alliance ■■Rossmoor Woman’s Club Oct. 21: Potluck Brunch Nov. 13-18: Fruitcakes, and Meeting Pecans and See’s by Michael LaPoint and Pat Ritter “Gen Silent.” The film follows six older adult LGBTQ citizens and s we move into autumn, there shares their special concerns as Chocolates Ais a wide array of upcoming they age. by Marcia L. Elbrand activities and events. The monthly Many older LGBTQ citizens are potluck brunch and meeting is so afraid of bullying by caregivers ossmoor Woman’s Club’s on Saturday, Oct. 21, at noon in or others that they decide to hide R(RWC) annual sale of Clubhouse II. their orientation, or are reluctant fruitcakes, pecans and See’s After enjoying a nice meal, the to ask anyone to help care for chocolates is Monday, Nov. 13, Alliance will discuss upcoming them. Alliance members look through Saturday, Nov. 18, from events and any other topics of forward to watching this ground- 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in Clubhouse I. interest. Anyone who would like breaking film that addresses an “They are delicious and to learn more about the Alliance important and timely topic. perfect as hostess gifts,” chair- and its activities is encouraged to Game nights resume on woman Abigail Murton said. attend a monthly meeting. Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 6 p.m. The Club suggests that shop- Gamers are encouraged to bring pers come early because popular Upcoming Activities their favorite games. Attendees items sell out quickly. Abigail Murton, front left, signs up The Alliance hosts a Halloween will decide the games they want Cash and checks are accepted. prospective volunteers to help at the party on Saturday, Oct. 28, at the to play on the night of the event. Profits from the sale directly Club’s forthcoming sale of holiday home of a member. Members An “interests survey’’ will be benefit the charities the Club fruitcakes, pecans and See’s choco- look forward to greeting all the emailed to members in the near supports, which include Mont- lates. Photo by Ingrid Masi ghosts and goblins and sharing future. The survey results will gomery Hospice, Casey House, an evening of appetizers, desserts help in planning future events the Betty Ann Krahnke Domestic and Halloween fun. based on the interests of the Violence Shelter and Fisher New Members Welcomed On Monday, Nov. 13, Alli- membership. House Foundation. Twenty-two new members ance members will carpool to For any questions about the The Club also donates schol- recently joined RWC. “We Sibley Memorial Hospital for a Alliance, please email (celtic- arships to James Hubert Blake welcome them, and are looking screening of a new documentary, [email protected]). High School in Silver Spring and forward to each one finding her Montgomery College’s ACES way to satisfying participation,” program, and helps support a Eastham said. Head Start class at Harmony Hills Elementary School. Koffee Kickoff Support also goes to Fireside In September, RWC spon- Forum and Friends in Sickness sored a successful “Koffee HEALTHY HEARING and Health (FISH). Kickoff” event, coordinated by vice president Noreen Potter. Club Member Lauded Attendees heard Ashley Estill, HEALTHY BRAIN Club board member Ingrid a representative from Fisher Masi’s photographs are House Foundation, tell how displayed on RWC’s bulletin families of wounded warriors board in Clubhouse I, and receive homelike hospitality in HEALTHY LIFE are expected to appear on the attractive facilities adjacent to group’s soon-to-debut website. veterans’ hospitals. “We are so grateful to her for The Foundation is one of Protect your hearing. 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32 | Leisure World News October 20, 2017 ■■Comedy and Humor Club Club Plans 30th Anniversary Lunch by Al Karr The Comedy and Humor Miller. the second seat by mistake. Club is one of the only clubs in What follows is sampling Bernie – A man complains that he Club is set to Leisure World that meets every of some of their humor-laden his carburetor is flooded and T celebrate its long- week, with dues that work out offerings: the car won’t start. “Where’s delayed 30th anniversary. to just 10 cents a week. Brother John wrapped up the the car,” the mechanic asks? “In Paid-up members will enjoy and sister, can you spare a dime acclaimed Lena and Ole the lake,” says the man. a luncheon on Tuesday, for some belly laughs? series – At Christmas, Ole Skip – No-respect Rodney Oct. 24 at 12:30 p.m. at the Members grabbing the kept singing “Leon…Leon…” Dangerfield asked his dad how Nova Europa restaurant microphone and delighting The worshipper next to him to get his kite in the air. Dad (1130 Lamberton Dr., Silver one another with jokes in whispered, “You’re holding the responded, “Run it off a cliff.” Spring). recent weeks include Jack, songbook upside down.” Alan – A woman asked that The event concludes the Sam, Fannie, John Lass, Fannie – A woman she be cremated and that her Club’s luncheon trifecta. The Bernie Patlen, Skip Schoening, complained to the parking ashes be spread over Blooming- other two recent luncheons Herb Hodes, Al Karr, Fred garage dispatcher that someone dale’s, so that her daughter celebrated member Fannie Firnbacher, treasurer Sumner had broken into her car and would visit her on specials Falk’s 100th birthday and pres- Levin, vice president Gloria stolen everything. He replied weeks. ident Sam Hack’s 90th. Horwitz, Alan Packer and Allan that no, she had climbed into ■■Going It Alone Club Club Opens Membership to Residents with Absent Spouses by Elizabeth Brooks-Evans p.m., members are treated Terrace Room or some other The first trip in 2018 is to to a thrilling tour with Rick nearby restaurant. Harrington Casino in Kent ecause one of the goals Steves through Edinburgh, the Anyone interested in being County, Delaware on Thursday, B of the Going It Alone historical, cultural and political a part of the game team should March 22. A “High Tea” at Club (GIAC) is “to enhance capital of Scotland. contact Marion Callaghan at Camellia’s Sin Tea Parlor is the social and emotional On the following Saturday, (301-589-6779). scheduled for Tuesday, May well-being of residents of ride along with Steves on the sun 22, and on Tuesday, July 24, Leisure World living without speckled canals of Venice, Italy, Trips the group travels to Sight and spouses,” the Club’s board of the completely man-made envi- GIAC-sponsored trips are Sound Theater in Pennsylvania directors has voted to accept ronment rising from the sea. open to all residents, whether to see “Jesus.” Details are residents with spouses who single or not, and the costs are forthcoming. are incapacitated in some way Games reasonable. Trips scheduled For questions about trips, or residing outside of Leisure Following travel, the games for the remainder of 2017 call Sylvia Pachenker at (301- World. begin at 2:30 p.m. Bingo is include a trip on Sunday, Nov. 598-5325) or Joe Parker at The board of directors meets played on the second and 5, to Toby’s Dinner Theatre (301-598-3457). the first Thursday of each fourth Saturdays of the month, in Columbia, Maryland to see month at 3 p.m. in Clubhouse and Pokeno is played on alter- “Dreamgirls” and a trip on Membership II. All members are welcome to nate Saturdays. Lively games Tuesday, Dec. 5, to Dutch’s Anyone wishing to sign up attend. The GIAC weekly gath- of Rummikub are played every Daughter restaurant in Fred- for membership or trips can do ering takes place on Saturdays Saturday, as well as bridge and erick, Maryland, with a side so during Saturday’s gathering from 2-4 p.m. in Clubhouse II. poker. trip to Linganore Wincellars from 1:30-3 p.m. For more Games finish at about 4 p.m., after brunch. See the Club Trips information about member- Armchair Travel when members are invited to section of this publication for ship, contact Marion Callaghan, On Saturday, Oct. 21, at 2 get together for dinner at the details. president, at (301-598-6779). Mark C. Wimsatt Preserve Your Painting Family Memories! Interior/Exterior Photo Scanning Leisure World References • Affordable Quality by Kim • Excellent References • Free Estimates

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went to ballet school. called “Underground,” about Verna Denny told the group the experience of hiding in a Chairworks Plus about going on her first date dark, damp cave where, “You as a 12-year-old. Her mother are surrounded by emptiness, Furniture Service not only allowed it, but also darkness, insects and other  Antique Restoration helped with her clothes, unknown inhabitants of that  Furniture Repair lipstick and hairdo to make it secret hiding place.”  Chair Gluing an unforgettable experience. Danuta Montorfano, on Diane Swift told about finding out that a lifelong Serving the Mexico’s Day of the Angels, friend had died, felt guilt- Leisure World Community celebrated on Nov. 1, followed ridden and decided that, “In for over 30 years by The Day of the Dead, her life, no more, no more which is not a morbid occa- postponing.” Rick Sussman sion, but one of peace and Meetings are every first and 301-502-0018 happiness. third Thursday of the month Woody Shields explained at 11 a.m. in Clubhouse I. All 410-795-9147 how the legend of deer are welcome.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2017 “How to Improve 1-2:30 p.m. Your Balance and The Inter-Faith Chapel • Fellowship Hall Prevent Falls” 3680 South Leisure World Blvd • Silver Spring, MD 20906 Presented by Terrie Daniels, senior fitness and Many people think that falling is an inevitable part of aging, but research wellness specialist, Brooke Grove Retirement Village proves that fall risks can be reduced. This seminar, sponsored by Brooke Grove Retirement Village, will teach you how to prevent falls and give you specific exercises that you can do every day to improve your balance. Free. RSVP to the Inter-Faith Chapel office at 301-598-5312 by Monday, October 30.

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October 20, 2017 Leisure World News | 35 ■■Baby Boomer Club Group Enjoys Walks Through Scenic Locales by Beth Leanza onto Norbeck Road). Turn right of Leisure World onto Muncaster Mill Road, Boulevard and he Club is changing the going north on Muncaster Mill Arden Court across T movie night to Friday to Road to Needwood Road. Make from Kelmscot avoid conflicting with other a left at the light onto Need- Drive. Sometimes activities Boomers may be wood Road. Continue to the they go out for interested in. entrance of the park and turn breakfast after the The next movie, “Going in left. Travel several miles to the walk. Style,” is screened on Friday, parking lot. Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. in the Club- Nov. 3 – Rock Creek Trail Weeknight Walks house II auditorium. (5013 Baltic Ave., Rockville) From Monday to Meet in the lower circular Friday at 5:15 p.m., Friday Hikes with Dawn parking lot at 1:15 p.m. Bring a few Boomers meet Many walkers meet up at water. Exit at the Connecticut in the Clubhouse I Baby boomers take a jaunt through Great Falls in the walk site, but if you want to Avenue gate. Continue on lobby to walk the Maryland Oct. 1. Photo by Ruth Cougnet carpool, contact Dawn Carlisle Connecticut Avenue to Aspen one-mile around at (301-598-7098) by Thursday Hill Road. Turn right onto the Broadwalk in Montgomery ‘50s and ‘60s, watch movies, evening. Always bring water to Aspen Hill Road and travel to Mutual. Announcements are not play games, and share food. each hike. Baltic Avenue. Turn right onto made, so introduce yourself. For more information Oct. 27 – Lake Needwood Baltic Avenue. Travel a short about the Club, visit the (Lake Needwood, Derwood, distance and then turn right Volkssport Walks Club’s website by searching MD) Meet in the parking lot into the parking area. One Club member belongs to for “BBCLWMD,” or typing near the hiker/biker trail at 1:15 the local American Volkssport (https://sites.google.com/site/ p.m. Bring water. Go west on Sunday Morning Walks Association (AVA) and he bbclwmd/). Norbeck Road to Muncaster On Sundays at 8:30 a.m., updates the Club’s website with The calendar lists Club Mill Road (Two options: either another group walks three information on various walks. events and information on exit the Norbeck gate and turn miles around Leisure World Some walks are preset (get various walking opportunities. left onto Norbeck Road, or exit Boulevard, occasionally going information about them from the Georgia Avenue gate, turn outside of Leisure World. a local “walk box”), and other How to Join right on Georgia, then turn left They meet up at the corner walks are group events. Residents who would like You don’t have to be a member, to join are asked to sign up at but AVA does encourage a Club event or send dues to members with awards. president Pat Leanza at (15111 For more information, Glade Dr. 1B). visit (https://sites.google.com/ Dues are $5 per person, site/bbclwmd/) and click on checks preferred, payable “Walks” below the Calendar. to Baby Boomer Club. For questions, contact Beth at Mah Jongg (301-598-4569). If you already know how to Include your email address play mah jongg, join the group with the check as Baby on Tuesday or Wednesday at 7 Boomers mostly communicate p.m. in Clubhouse II. by email, or write, “no email.” For information, contact The Club keeps its email Donna Copeland at (dc@grand- limited to activities that mathegeek.com). members might like.

Club Information Email Residents who would like to Don’t have email? The Club connect with an active, social strongly suggests connecting group, should come to a Baby with another member who Boomer event. does. While the intent of the Club Contact Beth Leanza at (301- was to find the younger set, 598-4569) or (bethlea12020@ we do not draw a line. Club gmail.com) if you have email members enjoy the music of the but have not received anything. GOOD TO KNOW: Sign-ups for newly advertised E&R events and classes will be taken beginning on the Tuesday after the date of the edition of Leisure World News in which it appears. All sign ups begin at 8:30 a.m. in either Clubhouse I or Clubhouse II, as noted in the event or class description. Please remember to bring your Leisure World ID.

36 | Leisure World News October 20, 2017 Leisure World Club Trips

The next deadline for trip submissions is Monday, Oct. 23. The trips listed below are sponsored by Leisure World groups and organizations and not by Eyre Leisure World Travel. These trips are open to all residents, not only members of the specific club. For information, contact the person listed with each trip. (Do not contact the Eyre Leisure World Travel or E&R office.) Leisure World clubs and organizations that want to be included in this column must provide a submission to the News by 3 p.m. on the Monday deadline. Due to space limitations, the Leisure World News reserves the right to edit or delete submissions. Email your trip information to [email protected]. Please Note: Member/Non-Member pricing is at the discretion of the individual clubs.

Oct. Dover Downs Hotel Dec. NEW - New Year’s Eve Celebration 25-26 & Casino 31 Show and Dessert Return to Dover Downs with NA’AMAT on this popular trip with its NA’AMAT invites residents to join them in welcoming in the New overnight stay. Year. NA’AMAT starts the celebration by going to Signature Theater in The cost is $115 per person double occupancy, $165 single occupancy, Arlington, Virginia, to see the award-winning musical comedy “Crazy and includes round-trip transportation, beautiful hotel accommoda- for You.” This musical features some of George and Ira Gershwin’s tions, a breakfast buffet, plus $50 play money. best-loved songs along with stunning choreography. The bus leaves Clubhouse II at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday and returns After the performance, the group returns to Clubhouse I for a deli- approximately 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. cious dessert reception. Send your check(s), payable to NA’AMAT, to Trudy Stone at (15101 The cost is $105 per person and includes theater tickets, the reception, Interlachen Dr., Apt. 801, Silver Spring, MD 20906). Be sure to transportation, all tips and a donation to NA’AMAT. specify with whom you will be rooming and if you have any special The bus leaves from the parking lot adjacent to the Administration needs when you send your check. Building at 5:30 p.m. and returns at approximately 10:30 p.m. Questions? Call Trudy at (301-438-0016). NA’AMAT’s New Year’s Eve celebrations always sell out, so make your reservations early! For further information, call JoAnn at Nov. Gaming and Sightseeing (301-438-0737). 6-8 in Atlantic City Join the Jewish Residents of Leisure World in a two-night, April three-day trip (Monday-Wednesday) to Atlantic City. For only $169 NEW - Bermuda Cruise per person for double occupancy ($80 more for single occupancy), 8-15 you get transportation in a modern bus, two nights lodging in the Join NA’AMAT on a seven-night cruise to Bermuda on the Casino Hotel, a dinner, two hot breakfasts and a $20 casino bonus. Carnival Pride, leaving from Baltimore. Enjoy the charm of Bermu- da’s warm breezes and pink sand beaches! On your own in this tourist location, you can take in a show and enjoy Cabin prices are: balcony $1,897 per person, double the famous Boardwalk. occupancy; outside $1,562 per person, double occupancy; Reservations and full payment are required. Contact Sue Sandler at inside $1,472 per person, double occupancy. Pricing includes (240-242-3742) for more information and a reservation. transportation to/from pier, insurance, gratuities, cruise fare, taxes and fees. Passport required.

Call Jill, Eyre Leisure World Travel, today to reserve your cabin, at Dec. (301-598-1599) or (301-854-6600 x 3225). This ship will fill up, so Dutch’s Daughter Restaurant please reserve early. 5 and Linganore Winecellars Questions? Call Trudy Stone at (301-438-0016). Join the Going It Alone Club on an excursion to Dutch’s Daughter Restaurant in Frederick, Maryland, for a buffet lunch, followed by wine tasting tour at Linganore Winecellars, in Mt. Airy, Maryland. The cost for members is $60 and for non-members $67, and ATTENTION, TRAVELERS! includes lunch, wine tasting, transportation, tax and gratuities. All Leisure World travelers please note that no group on The bus departs from Clubhouse II at 10:45 a.m. and return at travel can park more than 12 vehicles overnight/long-term approximately 5 p.m. in the Clubhouse II parking lot. Also, parking overnight/ long-term is at the owner’s own risk. Sign up at Saturday Afternoon Live (SAL) in Clubhouse II from 1:30-3 p.m. No refunds will be made after Saturday, Nov. 11, unless a replacement is made. For more information, call Joe Parker at (301-598-3457) or Sylvia Pachenker at (301-598-5325). NO PICK UP OR DROP OFF OF RIDERS SHARE THE ROAD AT THE MAIN GATE Drivers: Remember to watch for pedestrians and To prevent endangering yourself and to reduce risk liability, cyclists. Pedestrians and cyclists have the right the Leisure World of Maryland Transportation Service does of way. not transport any individual to or from the Main Gate. Yield to them at crosswalks and The designated pickup area for such riders is in front of intersections so we can all stay safe on the Clubhouse I or the parking lot of the Administration Building. road.

October 20, 2017 Leisure World News | 37 Clubs, Groups & Organizations In Brief Clipper Workshop: Recruiting is underway for members make Leisure World even better. Free. Please join our 780 who can help assemble clown hand puppets for Holy Cross members. Go to (www.nextdoor.com/join) and enter the code Hospital. They are used in the pediatric and emergency rooms. QHMXCF. No special skills are needed. Some sewing skills are necessary. The Philadelphians: We meet on the first Sunday of the We need a sewing machine stitcher. Bring a bag lunch. (We will month at 11 a.m. in Clubhouse II by the fireplace. If you were eat in the lunchroom.) We meet every first and third Monday in born, raised, went to school or lived in Philly, you are welcome Clubhouse II from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., or any portion of the time you to join us. can devote to making a child smile. We are looking for donations Quilt Group: Come and join our fun group as we work on of cotton fabrics, stuffing, thread and iron-on facing. Contact our individual projects. We now include those interested in all Joan Mahoney at (240-833-2724) or Jane Brinser at (301-438- needlework and knitting. We meet the second and fourth Thurs- 2599) for further information. days in the Clubhouse II multipurpose room at 9:30 a.m. If you Computer Learning Center: Located in Clubhouse II have any questions, call Clydis Kellough at (301-642-2430). Our just down the hall from the E&R office, the Computer Learning next meeting is Thursday, Oct. 26. Center is operated by The Leisure World Computer Center Stitchers Group: Needlepoint, cross-stitch and more. If you Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The all-volunteer staff enjoy stitching or would like to learn, we meet every first and comprises a board of directors, computer room monitors and third Thursday, from 10 a.m.-noon, in the Clubhouse II multi- other volunteers. The center provides residents free training and purpose room. Come and share your finished work and enjoy assistance in the day-to-day use of computers for online research stitching with us while we learn new skills together. Call Audrey and other personal needs. The center has Mac and Window at (301-598-4903). systems computers as well as color laser printers for printing Short Story Group: The Group reads from a collection and scanning. For more information about the Computer of short stories and discusses them together. We are currently Learning Center, please visit (www.computerctr.org) or contact reading from “The Oxford Book of American Short Stories,” the E&R office in Clubhouse II at (301-598-1320). 2nd edition, editor Joyce Carol Oates. On Wednesday, Nov. 1, Hispanos de Leisure World: We invite all residents Moshe Samber leads a discussion of “The Persistence of Desire” who are Hispano-Parlantes to join us in enjoying the activities by John Updike. On Wednesday, Nov. 15, Barbara Levin leads a of this club, including card games and conversations, every discussion of “Defender of the Faith” by Philip Roth. The Short Friday at 3 p.m. in Clubhouse I. Once a month, Latin American Story Group meets at 11 a.m. on the first and third Wednesdays and Hispanic movies, with English subtitles, are screened at of the month in Clubhouse I. For information, call Beth Leanza the same location and same time, 3 p.m. Also, the club orga- at (301-598-4569). nizes a Fiesta de La Amistad on a weekend in the spring and Stamp and Coin Club: Are you a philatelist or a numis- a Christmas dinner in December. And we have organized and matic? Join the Stamp and Coin Club. We meet on the first presented musical shows about once a year in the Clubhouse Thursday of each month at 3 p.m. in Clubhouse I. Members II auditorium as well. If interested, contact Maria Blanco, club discuss their collections, including first day covers, day of issue president, at (301-847-9066) or Carlota “Loty” Goldenberg at programs, yearbooks, coins, medals and more. Stamps are (301-598-6869). shared for “show-and-tell,” and we hold an auction of members’ Jewish Discussion: Hello to all Jewish residents of Leisure stamps. In addition, a gift certificate from Coins of the Realm World. A discussion group meets on the fourth Sunday of every in Rockville is awarded as a door prize at each meeting. All resi- month (except July and August) at 10:30 a.m. in Clubhouse II. dents and non-residents are welcome to attend. Annual dues are Be prepared for lively discussions about Israel and other topics $5. If interested, contact Rita Mastrorocco at (301-814-9196). of Jewish interest. Please give us a try; we think you’ll like us. Wood Shop Users Group: The wood shop is located on Knitting Corner: Join us the second and fourth Fridays of the lower level of Clubhouse I; the entrance to the shop is off each month at The Inter-Faith Chapel from 10 a.m.-noon. Our Gleneagles Drive. It is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-3 next meeting is 27. Bring your knitting and enjoy the conversa- p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-noon. An experienced monitor is on tions. We have patterns and yarn for your project. Yarn dona- duty when the shop is open to assist members with their work tions gratefully accepted. Call Joan at (240-833-2724) if you and provide instructions in the use of shop equipment. Members have any questions. are often willing to repair and refinish projects for Leisure World Musical Jammers Club: We gather informally once a residents. For further information, call (301-598-1308). month with other amateur musicians, singers and lovers of Women in the Military: Are you a female who has served music to sing, play music and have fun – no dues, no meetings, in the armed forces? Join us as we shine a light on the role that no agendas, no committees. We meet on the second Monday women play in serving our country. We also strive to promote of every month at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse II. All instruments and awareness of the Women’s Memorial at Arlington National voices are welcome. You bring it; we’ll sing it. Questions? Call Cemetery, which celebrates its 20th anniversary in November. Richard Lederman at (301-598-1132). We meet every second Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. in the Nextdoor.com: A friendly place online to share tips and Terrace Room. Call Barbara Long at (301-438-3427) for more meet neighbors. We already have a record of success helping information.

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38 | Leisure World News October 20, 2017 EYRE Leisure World Travel Travel & Tour Department • (301) 598-1599 • Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30 AM-2:00 PM Reservations can be made Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM-5 PM by calling 301-854-6600 #4 For more detailed itineraries, please see the Eyre Representative at the Eyre Leisure World Travel Office. DAY TRIPS Harrington’s Casino, DE Riverdance-20th Anniversary Tour Thu., 11/9, 8:00 am-5:45 pm ...... $48.00 per person Friday, 2/9 ...... $156.00 per person Try your luck with a $15.00 slot play offer from Casino! The international Irish dance phenomenon is back by popular demand in Riverdance at the American Music Theatre in Lancaster, PA. Lunch is included American Revolution Museum, Philadelphia at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. Tues., 11/14, 7:15 am-6:00 pm ...... $99.00 per person The 118,000 square foot museum holds an expansive collection of art, *NEW* The Bible Museum, Washington, DC manuscripts, weaponry and even diaries from the Revolutionary Period. Lunch Wed., 2/28, 9:05 am-3:00 pm ...... $65.00 per person at the City Tavern - restrooms are on the second floor - no elevator. The Museum of the Bible is the most technologically advanced museum in the world, allowing you to explore the history, narrative and impact of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, NYC Bible on a docent-led tour. Lunch on-own in the museum restaurant or cafe. Sat., 11/18 or Fri. 12/1 7:30 am-11:15 pm ...... $179.00 per person Philadelphia Flower Show Every year, the Rockettes put on a show that’s more dynamic and more Thur., 3/8 or Fri., 3/9 magical than the last. There is no better show to see this holiday season than 7:45 am-7:45 pm ...... $86.00 per person the Radio City Christmas Spectacular! Orchestra seating. This years theme is Waterworks! Lunch on own. Home for the Holidays show, American Music Theater *NEW* National Museum of Jewish History, PA Sat., 11/25, 8:45 am-8:00 pm ...... $119.00 per person “Leonard Bernstein: The Power of Music” Home for the Holidays takes place on Christmas Eve and features many of Wed., 3/21, 8:15 am-6:00 pm ...... $105.00 per person the beloved traditions we look forward to each year. Lunch at Shady Maple Your admission covers two exhibits. The core exhibit (docent lead) & Smorgasbord prior to show. Trip includes: lunch, show and transportation. Leonard Bernstein: The Power of Music, organized by NMAJH, celebrating the centennial birthday of one of the 20th century’s most influential cultural Christmas Extravaganza, Riverside Theatre figures. Boxed Lunch provided. Fredericksburg, VA Wed., 12/6, 9:45 am-6:30 pm ...... $113.00 per person Hagerstown Outlets Rekindle your Christmas spirit at Riverside Center. Lunch included. Thurs., 3/23 9:00 am-4:45 pm ...... $35.00 per person Shop till you drop! Transportation only. Christmas Story, Fulton Theatre, PA Sun., 12/9, 8:30 am-7:45 pm ...... $139.00 per person This clever, live musical is a humorous adaptation of the hit film that became Spotlight on... an instant classic in the early 80’s. Lunch included at the Press Room Orchid Exhibit at Hillwood Restaurant. Tues., 3/20, 10:15am-4:45pm ...... $90.00 per person Tea & Tour National Cathedral, DC Marjorie Merriweather Post had the greenhouse constructed to house Wed., 12/13, 12:00 pm-6:00 pm ...... $79.00 per person her extensive collection of exotic orchids. Enjoy a guided tour of the Guided tour of the Cathedral and afternoon tea included. While touring the greenhouse and learn about its history. Lunch at the café. Cathedral see if you can count of the angels (288) and the gargoyles (112)! Miracle of Christmas, Sight & Sound Theater, PA MULTI-DAY TRIPS Sat., 12/16 9:45 am-9:15 pm ...... $159.00 per adult Williamsburg “Grand St. Augustine, Amelia Island $99.00 per child Illumination” & Jacksonville, FL "The Savior is born!" Miracle of Christmas has become a family tradition. Take Dec. 2-4 (motorcoach) April 8-14, 2018 the Eyre bus to the Sight & Sound Theatre in Lancaster, PA, have a family-style lunch at Hershey Farms before arriving at the Theatre for "Showtime"! Greenbrier, WV Sedona’s Red Rocks Dec. 3-5 (motorcoach) & the Grand Canyon *NEW* Christmas Cheer Concert, Baltimore April 15-20, 2018 Sun., 12/17, 11:15 am-6:15 pm ...... $125.00 per person Myrtle Beach & Charleston, SC The Concert Artists of Baltimore present their annual Christmas Cheer March 18-22, 2018 A Trolley, A Train & Patsy Cline’s Winchester Concert with classical and traditional music. Pre-concert brunch and show are Best of Israel & Jordan presented in the beautiful Engineers Club within the Garrett-Jacobs Mansion. March 21, October 3 or Nov. May 23-25, 2018 An American in Paris, Kennedy Center, DC 7 -12 days (fly drive) Sat., 1/6, 12:00 pm-5:45 pm ...... $149.00 per person Get swept up in Broadway's breathtaking, four-time Tony Award winning 2015 CRUISES musical, "An American in Paris". Set in the most romantic city in the world, Caribbean Princess Princess Cruise Alaska on the with unforgettable songs by George and Ira Gershwin. Orchestra seating. Panama Canal Cruise out of Golden Princess Pack a snack or you can purchase food at the Kennedy Center. Ft. Lauderdale Land/Cruise Aug. 14-25, 2018 March 8-18, 2018 Museum Loop, Washington DC Princess Cruise Alaska on the Tues., 1/9 8:40 am-3:00 pm…..$35.00 per person Carnival Pride Bermuda Golden Princess (cruise only) Choice of: Natural History Museum, National Archives or National Gallery of Cruise Aug. 18-25, 2018 Art *special exhibit. Transportation only. April 8-15, 2018

Brunch & Basilica Washington, DC We can book any cruise line anywhere you want to cruise. Sun., 2/4, 10:15 am-4:15 pm ...... $95.00 per person Enjoy a leisurely brunch at the Mad Hatter and a guided tour of the Basilica. (All Trips depart from Clubhouse II) Some trips require a certain amount of walking. The shoe symbol provides an indication of how much walking may be involved.

Key: Easy Walking More Walking A Lot of Walking Eyre at Leisure World Travel Office, located in Clubhouse I, is a department of Eyre Bus, Tour & Travel. We offer a full service travel agency that specializes in airline reservations, cruises, group tours, vacation packages, hotel accommodations and auto rental. We have been providing “Excellence in Travel for 60 Years”. INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: Please call 301-598-1599 after 7 am on the day of a trip to find out if we have cancelled, postponed or are going. If a trip is cancelled, you will also receive a phone call from us once the office is open. October 20, 2017 Leisure World News | 39 SPORTS, GAMES & Scoreboards ■■Chess Club A Game By Any Other Name by Bernie Ascher Council of Europe requires play anyone, regard- member governments to take less of their name. ames are important to measures to adopt equality of They will even play N individuals. It is their rights in the transmission of anonymously against identity, both personally family names. Such measures an opponent on the and professionally. So when were taken by Germany, Internet. In the game women marry, should they Sweden, Denmark and Spain. pictured on this page, it be required to take their In 2005, France adopted is White’s move. White husband’s surname? a measure that permits can capture the Black It has been the custom parents to give children the Knight on d5. Does or law for many years, that family name of the father, White have a better when a woman marries, she the mother, or a hyphenation move? changes her surname to that of both. Previously, the law The answer follows of her husband, and their required children to take the this reminder that the children bear the father’s surname of the father. Chess Club meets on surname. In recent years, In 1979, the U.N. got into Monday, Wednesday however, there is a trend the naming act, establishing and Friday from 1-4 p.m. in Checkmate! toward equality of treatment the Convention on the Clubhouse II. For further So, do not wait for a marriage. of family names. Elimination of All Forms information, contact Bernie Do not wait for an international In some places, women are of Discrimination Against Ascher at (301-598-8577). convention. Do not wait for not required or expected to Women (CEDAW). The Femi- ANSWER: Yes. Queen to a8. equality. Play chess now! take their husband’s name. nist Majority Foundation, In some places, it is even a non-profit organization ■■Tennis Club forbidden. In Quebec, for headquartered in Virginia, example, a Provincial law considers CEDAW to be the requires people to keep their most comprehensive and Club Installs 2018 birth names for life. The law detailed international agree- is based on a 1976 Charter of ment seeking the advance- Rights, which extends gender ment of women. Officers equality to names. With regard to surnames, by Alfonso Holston Tennis will continue as long Greece adopted a similar the treaty states that wife as weather permits. Please law in 1983 during a wave of and husband shall have equal ennis Club members and continue to come out on feminist legislation. Women, rights to choose a family T their invited guests ended Tuesdays and Fridays at 9:30 thus, use their maiden name name. This is part of a long the 2017 tennis season with an a.m. for round robin play. On after marriage. Iran has a list of women’s rights or annual club dinner on Oct. 1. Sundays, Wednesdays and similar system. gender equality rights speci- The main event was the Thursdays, advance play begins In France, a law on the fied in the treaty. installation of the club’s officers at 9:30 a.m. books since 1789 requires Although the U.S. was for the 2018 season. They are: The first club meeting of that people not use a name active in drafting the conven- Sue Sandler, president; Philip the next season is Wednesday, besides the one on their birth tion, it has not ratified the Wendkos, vice president; April 4, 2018 at 7 p.m. in certificate. Although women CEDAW, which has been rati- Sheila Harnik, treasurer; and Clubhouse II. Have a good cannot legally change their fied by 187 countries. Presi- Joyce Garner, secretary. off-season! surname after marriage, both dent Carter signed the treaty husband and wife can accept in 1980, but Congress has not the other’s surname for social acted on it. Beside the U.S., purposes. six other countries have not Similar laws apply in ratified it – the Pacific Island Italy, The Netherlands, and nations of Tonga and Palau, Belgium. In Spain, Chile, Iran, Somalia, South Sudan Malaysia, and Korea, it is and Sudan. local custom for women to In the U.S., more women keep their maiden names. In in recent years have opted Japan, married couples are to keep their maiden names. required to take one of the According to The New York spouses’ family names; nearly Times, 30 percent now all married women assume keep their maiden names, their husband’s last name. compared to 14 percent in the The European Union has 1980s and 18 percent in the been active in eliminating 1990s. From left, new club officers Sue Sandler, president; Philip Wendkos, vice gender discrimination. A Chess players are indif- president; Sheila Harnik, treasurer and Joyce Garner, secretary. Photo by 1978 declaration by the ferent to names. They will Alfonso Holston

40 | Leisure World News October 20, 2017 ■■10-Pin Bowling League Half and Half Rises to the Top by Rita Mastrorocco Handicap Game Men – High Average Men – Chuck long-term commitment. Lenny Messick, 301 pins Martinez, 184 pins The league bowls every he league is based on Handicap Series Men – Scratch Game Men – Chuck Friday morning with practice Thandicaps with averages Lenny Messick, 826 pins Martinez, 221 pins starting at 9:20 a.m. at Bowl for the bowlers ranging from High Average Women – Scratch Series Men – Chuck America, 1101 Clopper Rd. in 80 to 184. If you have not Chris Porter, 168 pins Martinez, 613 pins Gaithersburg. bowled in years, come out and Scratch Game Women – Handicap Game Men – The cost for the three games join the fun. Kazue Waller, 193 pins George Spangler, 279 pins of bowling, the use of bowling The top league standings as Scratch Series Handicap shoes and balls, and unlimited of Oct. 6 are: Half and Half in Women – Kazue Series Men – cups of coffee is only $10. If first place; Lightnin Strikes Waller, 511 pins George Spangler, you are interested, please call in second place; and Rolling Handicap Game 739 pins Rita at (301-814-9196). Rocks in third place. Women – Kazue High Average Waller, 262 pins Women – Chris Top scores for the week of Handicap Porter, 167 pins Sept. 29 are: Series Women – Scratch Game Scratch Game – Hooks N Wanda Garrett, Women – Chris Curves, 727 pins 736 pins Porter, 187 pins Scratch Series – Hooks N Scratch Series Curves, 2076 pins Top scores for Women – Chris Handicap Game – Hooks N the week of Oct. Porter, 503 pins Curves, 975 pins 9 are: Handicap Game Women – Handicap Series – Hooks N Scratch Game – Hooks N Bea Morrisey, 245 pins Curves, 2820 pins Curves, 655 pins Handicap Series Women – High Average Men – Steve Scratch Series – Hooks N Julie Thomas, 657 pins Mueller, 175 pins Curves, 1933 pins Scratch Game Men – Lenny Handicap Game – Lightnin You do not need to be a Messick, 235 pins Strikes, 896 pins good bowler to join. Come Scratch Series Men – Lenny Handicap Series – Half and and join us for fellowship, fun Messick, 628 pins Half, 2614 pins and easy exercise. There is no Let Sue Teach You Choose the Professional with all the Strategic Teaching Aids... Floor Plans, Free Community Booklet, Preferred Riderwood Realtor Top 1% of Agents Nationwide • #1 Lister in The Regency, Mutual 25 Weichert Top Producer • Seniors Specialist Community Resident • Former Montgomery County Teacher Email: [email protected] • Website: www.sueheyman.com Office: 301-681-0550 Sue Heyman 301-580-5556

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October 20, 2017 Leisure World News | 41 ■■Tuesday & Friday Duplicate Bridge ■■Wednesday Night Chicago Bridge Compiled by Jerry Miller Compiled by Abigail Murton For Tuesday games, Flight A includes all players. Flight B includes only Sept. 27, 2017 Oct. 4, 2017 ACBL member pairs, each with less than 1,000 master points. Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017 1. Ann Boland, Joe Boland, 4660 1. Sylvia Forman, Betty Hollrah, 2. Virginia Pace, Joanne Bland, 4390 3680 North-South East-West 3. Anna Pappas, Bob Bridgeman, 2. Betty Goodman, Helen Flight A Flight A 4370 Montanaro, 3150 1. Mel Schloss – Arthur Podolsky 1. Gerald Lerner – Jerry Miller 4. Joyce Riseberg, Dick Riseberg, 3. Joanne Bland, Virginia Pace, 2990 2. Maida Crocicchia – Marilyn Udell 2. Judith Perrier – Aaron Navarro 4040 3. Ann Ruth Volin – Sandra Jacobs 3. Barbara Summers – James 4. Palma Seeger – Sue Swift Summers Jr. ■■Thursday Afternoon Ladies Bridge 5. Donald Jacobs – Saul Penn 4. Dora Levin – Merrill Stern 5. Mildred Lieder – Nancy Gordon Compiled by Jackie Harrell Sept. 28, 2017 Oct. 5, 2017 Flight B Flight B 1. Vicky Shaz, 4,210 1. Pat Patton, 3,200 1. Maida Crocicchia – Marilyn Udell 1. Dora Levin – Merrill Stern 2. Evelyn Armstrong, 3,580 2. Bernice Star, 3,150 2. Palma Seeger – Sue Swift 2. (tie) Norman Salenger – Shirley 3. Anne Marschall, 3,200 3. Evelyn Armstrong, 3,130 Light (tie) Sandra True – Rae Newman ■■Golf Club Friday, Sept. 29, 2017 No Game Golf Results Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 Compiled by Rita Molyneaux North-South East-West Flight A Flight A Sept. 26, 2017 Low Net 1. Marilyn Rubinstein – Stanley Rosen 1. Aaron Navarro – Gerald Lerner 9-Hole Ladies Sam Pak, Joe Genovese, 58* 2. Doris Perschau – Norman Salenger 2. Marlys Moholt – Jerry Miller Red & Gold Tournament *Match of cards using back 3. Diane Keiper – Nadyne Cheary 3. Ephraim Salins – Al Levin 1. Kazue Waller, 25 nine score 4. Barbara Summers – James 4. Palma Seeger – Mary Lafferty 2. Janet Danziger, 28 Oct. 5, 2017 Summers Jr 5. Susan Weiss – Sue Swift 3. Mary Wells, 30 18-Hole Ladies 5. Betty Brawley – Betty Hollrah 6. Lorraine Hegel – Robert Kerr 4. Marilyn Sebastian, 31 Mystery Hole #13 5. Carol Lee Simms, 32 6. Rosmarie Suitor – Thomas Leahy 1. (tie) K.C. Choi, Christa 6. Lois Falck, 34 Storm, 62 Flight B Flight B 3. Susan Kim, 65 2. Betty Brawley – Betty Hollrah 1. Susan Weiss – Sue Swift Sept. 27, 2017 Men’s Fall Classic Friday, Oct. 6, 2017 Oct. 20, 2017 First Round Results 2017 Most Improved Golfers North-South East-West Low Gross 9-Hole Ladies – Flo Merola, 1. Diane Keiper – Nadyne Cheary 1. Aaron Navarro – Barbara Lebwohl Joe Powell, Bob Hudson, 73 35.2 to 32.5 2. Marilyn Rubinstein – Stan Rosen 2. Sue Swift – Lori Hegel Low Net 18-Hole Ladies – K.C. Choi, 3. Lewis Gold – Arthur Podolsky 3. Bob Kerr – Marlys Moholt Kevin McMahon, Harold 26.1 to 24.2 4. Mary Lafferty – Walter Lafferty 4. 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Christa Storm, Sue Mixed Team – Doug Allston, Brenda Curtis-Smiley Non-Resident $ 900 Annual Dues (No Green Fees) Heyman,Pat Lyddane, 80 “Country Club Feel” Two Lady Team Oct. 4, 2017 9-Hole Ladies – Arillain Navy, Fall Classic 2017 To-Date Dee Smiley - Oct 10th Second Round Results 18-Hole Ladies – Nancy Sold: 18 Ratified: 2� � Listings: 14 Low Gross Ferdock, Pat Lyddane Kevin McMahon, Harold Men’s – Jack Frensilli, Joe Please put my Winning Strategies to work for you and your Steinman, 74 Crocetta Friends, Neighbors or Relatives Gross Men’s Member/Guest – Sperry Your Referrals are greatly Appreciated Sam Choi, Thomas Moriarty, Storm, Earl Miller 156 Douglas Brasse Office Fax: (301) 598-9325 Holes-in-One – Semoon MAIN OFFICE: (301) 681-0550 Cell: (301) 448-8708 Chang, Robert Dibble, Pat [email protected] dougbrasse.com Overall Champions Aspen Hill/ Leisure World Plaza Net Lyddane, Pam Mulcahy, 3816 International Drive ® Connie Park, Christa Storm Silver Spring, MD 20906 Authorized Leisure World Specialist Kevin McMahon, Harold Office Fax: (301) 598-9325 Leisure World® is a registered trademark owned by RRLH, Inc. Steinman, 116 MAIN OFFICE: (301) 681-0550 Doug Brasse is authorized by RRLH, Inc. under license to use the Leisure World® service trademark 42 | Leisure World News October 20, 2017 ■■Duplicate Bridge Club GOOD TO KNOW: LEISURE Gala Honors Winners WORLD GOLF MEMBERSHIPS More than 70 by Leisure World News Associate Golf Membership club members • at least 21 years old Trial Golf Membership and guests were • sponsored by resident or • Leisure World resident in attendance, current associate • no previous Leisure World enjoying the • $900 annual fee golf membership festivities, • eligibility for Golf Club and • three-months, $200 entertainment, MISGA events (after paying • can be extended good food, and appropriate dues) • eligibility for Golf Club and dancing. • same golf privileges and MISGA events (after paying Emcees Marlys restrictions as regular appropriate dues) Moholt and members • more information: Pro Aaron Navarro • more information: Pro Shop Shop at (301-598-1570) presented the at (301-598-1570) championship Hanna Schepps, left, and Marlys Moholt receive the trophy to Hanna championship trophy at the Duplicate Bridge Club’s gala Schepps and dinner Oct. 11. Photo by Aaron Navarro Marlys Moholt. Finishing by Aaron Navarro second was Saul Penn and Lou Gold, with Sue Swift and he Duplicate Bridge Aaron Navarro placing third. T Club held its annual gala Door prizes were also given to dinner on Oct. 11 to celebrate a number of lucky winners. a great year of bridge, and All in all, it was a fun to announce the winners evening to be remembered of its annual tournament until next year. See you all at championship. the bridge table. Sports, Games & Scoreboards In Brief Bid Whist: Do you know what Sport the Kiddy, Boston Thursdays 7-10 p.m. No prior experience necessary. If inter- Time, Rise and Fly all mean? If you like the game Bid Whist ested, call Marcel at (240-486-6205). and would like to play one day per week, contact Jessie at • Men’s Poker is seeking new members. Play is daily, (314-374-4501). beginning around 9 a.m. in the Game Room in Clubhouse II. Bridge: • Poker players wanted for all variations of poker, • Tuesday and Friday Duplicate Bridge games are at 7 with or without wild cards. Come by Clubhouse II Tuesdays p.m. in Clubhouse I. New players with partners are welcome. and Thursdays at 7:15 p.m. and play until 10 p.m. Spend an Have fun. Win masterpoints. Questions? Call Nadyne at enjoyable night with a bunch of good people. Call Andy at (301-598-5677). (240-558-4787). • The Wednesday Night Chicago Bridge Group is Jigsaw Puzzle: There is a jigsaw puzzle table in the Club- looking for new members. The group meets every Wednesday house II lobby. Feel free, at your leisure, to work on it. in Clubhouse I. Play begins promptly at 6:45 p.m. Bring a Scrabble: Please join us at Clubhouse II on Tuesdays at partner and be ready for a few hours of friendly games. Ques- 12:30 p.m. for a game of Scrabble. Boards are available. Call tions? Call Doug at (301-448-8708). Arlyne at (301-438-7442) if you are interested in playing. • Men’s Bridge seeks players. We meet Mondays and Duckpin Bowling: Join us for the Duckpin Mixed Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. in Clubhouse II. No partner needed. Bowling League Mondays at 12:30 p.m. at White Oak Please, no beginners. Bowling Lanes (11207 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring). • Thursday Ladies Bridge welcomes more card players. We need bowlers of all skill levels and will welcome you into If interested, call Jackie Harrell at (301-598-4341). our enthusiastic group. We carpool regularly, so non-drivers Cribbage: We meet for 150 minutes of competitive fellow- need not stay away. Call Grace White at (301-438-7892) ship Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. in Clubhouse II. We have cards or Flora Wolf at (301-598-5807) to join as a substitute or and cribbage boards, and would be pleased to teach you the regular bowler. game. It is a mixture of rummy and pinochle and is pure Indoor Pool Volleyball: Experienced players are fun. (We do not even keep score.) For more information, call welcome to join a competitive game in the social pool at George at (301-598-9747) or Bill at (301-598-7270). We look Clubhouse II on Mondays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. Basic forward to seeing you. volleyball skills are required. For beginners, social games Pinochle Players: If you enjoy pinochle, join us at are Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 3 p.m. If you Clubhouse II on Monday evenings, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call us at don’t have a yearly indoor pool pass, a $3 ticket good for (301-775-7238) or (301-598-7064). one pool session may be purchased at the Clubhouse II E&R Poker: office. Email Laurie Burdick at ([email protected]) with • A few poker game openings are available at the Greens, questions.

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October 20, 2017 Leisure World News | 43 CLASSES & Seminars lecturer is Richard “Dick” to restore a normal, optimum Sign-up will be taken for newly advertised classes beginning Fisher. state of health. Participants on the Tuesday after the date of the edition of Leisure World Class meets Wednesdays, will learn to combine joint News in which it appears. All sign ups begin at 8:30 a.m. in either Oct. 25 and Nov. 1, 2-3:30 movement and breathing Clubhouse I or Clubhouse II as noted in the class description. Resi- p.m. Fee: $15. Register at to improve balance and to dents can register for themselves and two other residents. Please Clubhouse I. augment core strength. bring your Leisure World ID. Limited enrollment. If required enrollment is not met five days prior to the start date, En avant! French in Class meets Mondays, Nov. the class will be cancelled. Action, a CLL class: This 6-Jan. 22, 2018 (no class ***Please note fees for non-residents: add $10 for 1-6 class, led by Gilles Gouin, is Dec. 25 or Jan. 1), 4-5 p.m. session classes and $20 for classes of 7 or more sessions. for beginners or people who Fee: $15. Register at Club- *** have taken French in the past house II. Payment can be made by check or credit card (MasterCard, VISA and would like to refresh or Discover); no cash is accepted. Checks must be made payable to and improve their skills. The NEW – Argentine Leisure World of Maryland Corp. Please sign up in advance of the focus of the class is grammar Tango: In this class, led by starting date of the class since instructors need to know how many in context. Julia Elena, director of Cami- will participate. Note: Registration will not be accepted nor Topics covered include: nito Amigo, participants learn refunds issued after the completion of two sessions! pronunciation, greetings and the fundamentals of Argen- Leisure World does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, farewells, family members, tine tango. While primarily national or ethnic origin in admission policies, education policies or household objects, activities for beginners, the class is also programs. and actions, numbers, telling open to those who want to EDUCATION ping, adjusting exposure and time, description using improve their basic elements strengthening the image; personal characteristics and of Argentine tango. How to Write a Novel: essentials of good photog- colors, health, dates, the Topics include the Have you ever dreamed of raphy – composition, expo- body, and weather. embrace, communication, writing your own novel? Or sure, focus, stop action; using Class meets Tuesdays, and walking with style and a collection of short stories, an edited photo – in print, Oct. 24-Dec. 12, 11 a.m.- musicality. a memoir, or other creative slide show, video. noon. Fee: $15. Register No partner is required. writing? Whether your ideas This is a hands-on class. at Clubhouse I. Dancing or leather soled are based on real-life events Participants will edit their shoes are preferred. or pure imagination, now is own photos, which will then Poetry for Poetry Class meets Thursdays, the perfect time to start your be critiqued to identify ways Lovers and Avocational Nov. 16-Dec. 28 (no class book project. to improve the images. Poets, a CLL class: Poems Nov. 23), 3-4 p.m. Fee: $50. Learn the fiction tech- Class meets Thursdays, can tickle one’s funny bone, Register at Clubhouse I. niques of successful authors Nov. 2-Nov. 30 (no class show one’s patriotism, from HarperCollins author Nov. 23), 2-3:30 p.m. in the or reveal one’s romantic NEW – Senior Kathryn Johnson, lecturer for Computer Learning Center. inclination. In this class, Sneakers: Get up and go the Smithsonian Associates Fee: $20. Register at participants will read aloud with a safe, heart-healthy programs and instructor Clubhouse II. and discuss poetry by 20th cardio workout that is gentle at The Writer’s Center in century poets from Maya on the joints. The workout Bethesda. Living with a Star, Angelou and Yehuda Amichai includes easy-to-follow This class is an exciting Our Home in the Solar to Marge Piercy and Ogden low-impact moves and upper- learning experience for System, a CLL class: This Nash. The focus is on “What body strength training. Have writers and readers alike. two-part series is designed to makes this poem effective?” fun and move to the music Class meets Fridays, Oct. provide the interested viewer If any participants wish to through a variety of exercises 27-Nov. 17, 10-11:30 a.m. with a basic understanding bring one or more original designed to increase your Fee: $49. Register at of the scientific concepts that poems for “gentle workshop- cardio fitness level, strength, Clubhouse I. outline our present under- ping,” the instructor, Marcia range of movement, and standing of where we live as Elbrand, will make sufficient activities for daily living. NEW – Improving Your a space-based civilization of copies for analysis by peers Bring your hand-held weights Digital Photographs, a the 21st century. The basic, beginning in the second week. and work at your own pace. CLL class: Instructor Fred factual, information of the Class meets Tuesdays, Nov. Class meets Mondays (with Shapiro will demonstrate nature of the Sun (our Star) 7-Dec. 5, 2-3:30 p.m. Fee: Shirley), Nov. 13-Dec. 18, and how, by using any digital and its connection to the $15. Register at Club- Thursdays (with Sue), Nov. camera and basic computer Earth (our home planet) are house I. 9-Dec. 21 (no class Nov. 23), software, one can enhance a described and illustrated 9-9:45 a.m. You can take the digital photograph. with the rich collection of For more information class on Mondays or Thurs- Each participant should images and illustrations of about the Center for Lifelong days, or sign up for both days. bring his/her own laptop the physical characteristics Learning (CLL), visit (www. Fee: $36, one day per computer, camera and a flash of this system gathered by cllmd.com) week; $60 for both days. drive of images. researchers since the dawn of Register at Clubhouse II. Topics include: under- space exploration. EXERCISE standing how the camera’s These lectures are designed NEW – Mild Exercise features and software affect for a general audience and NEW – Ba Duan: This is with Shirley: All exercises, the image taken; editing do not require a detailed the world’s oldest exercise for seated or standing, are led by basics – straightening, crop- technical background. The seniors and those who need instructor Shirley Lloyd.

44 | Leisure World News October 20, 2017 Class meets Tuesdays, Nov. therapist. She will answer WATER EXERCISE Nov. 9-Dec. 21 (no class Nov. 14-Dec. 19, and Wednesdays, questions after class or can be 23), 1-2 p.m. You can take the Nov. 8-Dec. 20, 11-11:45 a.m. reached at (240-350-8820). NEW – Water Exercise class on Tuesdays or Thurs- You can take the class on Class meets Mondays, with Nancy: Participants days, or sign up for both Tuesdays or Wednesdays, Oct. 30-Jan. 8, 2018 (no will gain strength, stamina days. Fee: $36, one day or sign up for both days. class Nov. 25, Dec. 25 or and tone from this cardio per week; $60 for both Fee: $36, one day per Jan. 1), 2-3 p.m. Fee: $100. class. Dumbbells are used, days. Register at Club- week; $60 for both days. Register at Clubhouse II. although they are not house II. Register at Clubhouse II. required, and are avail- Zumba Gold with able for purchase from the NEW – Aqua Fit with Chair Yoga with Robin, Denny – Mondays or instructor. Shirley: This unique class Monday afternoon: Age Fridays: This program was Class meets Tuesdays, Nov. blends the best of both well. Prevent or diminish the designed for the older active 14-Dec. 19, and Thursdays, worlds using water aerobics chronic degenerative disease adult, a person who has not Nov. 9-Dec. 21 (no class Nov. and yoga. Water aerobics is processes that frequently been exercising in a long 23), 11 a.m.-noon. You can done in the lap pool for 30 accompany aging. Gentle, time or individuals who may take the class on Tuesdays minutes, focusing on cardio yet effective, movements be limited physically. The or Thursdays, or sign up for and strength. The class then done while sitting in a chair. biggest difference between both days. Fee: $36, one moves to the social warm Increase joint mobility, Zumba Gold and Zumba day per week; $60 for water pool and finishes up balance, flexibility, strength, Basic is that Zumba Gold is both days. Register at with yoga stretches that focus tone, circulation of blood and done at a much lower inten- Clubhouse II. on balance and posture. lymph, and improve breathing. sity. It is just as much fun, Class meets Wednesdays, Optional standing balance just not as fast! Zumba Gold NEW – Non-impact Nov. 8-Dec. 20 (no class exercises included. Relaxing utilizes the same great Latin Fusion with Beth: This Nov. 22), 1-2 p.m. Fee: and fun! Mindfulness training styles of music and dance class is held in the round $36, 1 day per week; $60, introduced and basic holistic that are used in the Zumba leisure pool (warm water). when taken with one day lifestyle habits discussed. basic program. Class meets Dance, yoga poses, and cardio of another water class. Instructor Robin M. Mondays, Oct. 23-Dec. 18 (no movements are all fused Register at Clubhouse II. Hartman, C-IAYT, CHHC, class Nov. 6), 10:30 a.m. or together to give students an RYT, PTA, is licensed to Fridays, Oct. 13-Dec. 22 (no awesome, fun class. Partic- perform physical therapy in class Oct. 20, Nov. 10 or 24), ipants will improve their the state of Maryland. She 1 p.m. Fee: $50 for one posture, balance, flexibility Leisure World News is also a certified holistic day; $95 for two days. and muscle strength. OF MARYLAND health coach, registered yoga Register at Clubhouse II. Class meets Tuesdays, Nov. teacher, and certified yoga 14-Dec. 19, and Thursdays,

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46 | Leisure World News October 20, 2017 CALENDAR of Events Friday, October 20 1:00 p.m. Watercolor Techniques Clubhouse I Class 10:00 a.m. Book Club Network 1:30 p.m. Book Club Network Dial 301-598-1313 12:15 p.m. Kiwanis Club 2:00 p.m. Biographies of 1:30 p.m. Any Level Watercolor Controversial People Class for recorded Daily Events Class 5:00 p.m. Lawn Bowls Club 3:00 p.m. Hispanos de LW 5:00 p.m. Crab Feast 5:00 p.m. Octoberfest 7:00 p.m. Trivia Group 7:00 p.m. Friday Duplicate Bridge 7:00 p.m. Duplicate Bridge Meetings of the LWCC Board of Directors, Clubhouse II Clubhouse II Executive Committee and Advisory Committees 10:00 a.m. Chinese Club 10:00 a.m. EPAC Program: Fire Emergency Preparedness Strategic Planning 1:00 p.m. Ping Pong Club Safety Forum 1:00 p.m. Chess Club 10:00 a.m. LW Apple Club Nov. 2, 9:30 a.m., Sullivan Room Nov. 1, 2:00 p.m., Sullivan Room 1:00 p.m. Friday Bridge 11:00 a.m. Mild Exercise Class Golf and Greens 3:00 p.m. Tai Chi for Essential 11:00 a.m. Water Exercise Class Nov. 3, 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse I Tremor Class 12:30 p.m. Scrabble Group LWCC Board of Directors 7:00 p.m. Baby Boomer Club: 1:00 p.m. Non-impact Fusion Oct. 31, 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse I Movie “Going in Style” Water Class The meeting airs on Nov. 6, 8 and 10 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on channel 974. Saturday, October 21 1:30 p.m. Comedy & Humor Club LWCC Executive Committee Clubhouse I 2:30 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Oct. 20, 9:00 a.m., Sullivan Room 9:00 a.m. Gentle Yoga Class Meeting The meeting airs on Oct. 25, 26 and 27 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on channel 974. 10:00 a.m. Open Art Studio 6:15 p.m. Move to the Beat Class 7:00 p.m. Camera Club Meeting Clubhouse II Meeting times and locations subject to change. 9:15 a.m. JRLW Religious Service Wednesday, October 25 12:00 p.m. LW LGBT Alliance Clubhouse I 2:00 p.m. Going It Alone Club: 9:00 a.m. Gentle Yoga Class Video 9:30 a.m. Community Fair Day Leisure World Mutual Meetings 7:30 p.m. Fun & Fancy Production: 10:00 a.m. Express Yourself Art October 23 Mutual 24 Board History of the ‘60s in Song and Class Montgomery Mutual 1:30 p.m., Community Room Dance 10:00 a.m. American Presidency 9:30 p.m., Clubhouse I October 27 Sunday, October 22 Class Mutual 9 Board Mutual 17B Board Clubhouse I 10:00 a.m. Supervised Bridge Class 10:00 a.m., Sullivan Room 10:00 a.m., Party Room 9:00 a.m. LW Green: 12:00 p.m. HAC Program: Pain October 25 Management October 31 Environmental Speaker Mutual 20B Board Mutual 17A Board 2:00 p.m. Italian Club: Movie 1:00 p.m. Diabetes Prevention 9:00 a.m., Community Room 4 Class 2:00 p.m., Party Room “That’s Amore!” Mutual 19B Board Mutual 21 Board Clubhouse II 1:00 p.m. Oils & Acrylics Class 1:00 p.m., Sullivan Room 1:00 p.m. Bocce 2:30 p.m., Community Room 3 10:30 a.m. Jewish Discussion October 26 Group 2:00 p.m. LW Green November 1 2:00 p.m. Living with a Star, Our Mutual 10 Board Mutual 8 Board 2:00 p.m. Fun & Fancy Production: 9:30 a.m., Sullivan Room History of the ‘60s in Song and Home in the Solar System Class 11:00 a.m., Sullivan Room 2:00 p.m. Hadassah Mutual 20A Board Dance 9:30 a.m., Party Room 2 November 2 3:00 p.m. Tai Chi for Essential 3:00 p.m. Pilates, Stretch & Barre Mutual 27 Board Class Mutual 6C Board Tremor Class 10:00 a.m., Community Room 6:45 p.m. Chicago Bridge 9:30 a.m., Community Room Monday, October 23 Clubhouse II Mutual 26 Board Clubhouse I 11:00 Mild Exercise Class 10:30 a.m., Party Room 9:00 a.m. Flu Clinic 1:00 p.m. Chess Club Meeting times and locations subject to change. 9:15 a.m. Stretch & Tone Class 1:00 p.m. Aqua Fit Class 9:45 a.m. AARP Driving Class 1:00 p.m. Ping Pong Club 10:30 a.m. Beginner Stretch & 4:00 p.m. Move It or Lose It Class 9:30 a.m. Quilters Group Saturday, October 28 Tone Class 11:00 a.m. Water Exercise Class Clubhouse I Thursday, October 26 1:30 p.m. LW Chorale 11:00 a.m. Mild Exercise Class 9:00 a.m. Gentle Yoga Class Clubhouse I 1:00 p.m. Paintbrush & Knife Class 12:30 p.m. Men’s Bridge 10:00 a.m. Open Art Studio 9:15 a.m. Stretch & Tone Class 1:30 p.m. Book Club Network: Fall 1:00 p.m. Non-impact Fusion 7:30 p.m. Ballroom Dance Club 10:00 a.m. Painting for Everyone Readers Water Class Clubhouse II Class 7:00 p.m. Bingo 9:00 a.m. JRLW Service 10:30 a.m. Exploring Ultra- Friday, October 27 Clubhouse II 2:30 p.m. Going It Alone Club: Orthodox Judaism Class Clubhouse I 9:00 a.m. Senior Sneakers Class Bingo 10:30 a.m. Beginner Stretch & Tone 10:00 a.m. How to Write a Novel 10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold Class 7:30 p.m. Sock Hop Group: Class Class 12:30 p.m. Men’s Bridge Halloween Dance 1:30 p.m. Any Level Watercolor 1:00 p.m. Chess Club 12:30 p.m. Ladies Bridge Class Sunday, October 29 2:00 p.m. Line Dance Class 1:00 p.m. HAC Program: Fall 3:00 p.m. Hispanos de LW Clubhouse I 3:00 p.m. Line Dance Class Prevention 7:00 p.m. Friday Duplicate Bridge Have a Happy Day 4:00 p.m. Ba Duan Exercise Class 1:00 p.m. Oils & Acrylics Class 1:00 p.m. Ladies Golf Lunch 7:00 p.m. Halloween Party with Clubhouse II Tuesday, October 24 2:00 p.m. Book Club Network Rise Band & Show 2:00 p.m. Movie: “Loving” Clubhouse I 2:00 p.m. Economics & Politics in Clubhouse II 3:00 p.m. Tai Chi for Essential 9:30 a.m. Any Medium Art Class the Age of Trump Class 10:00 a.m. Chinese Club Tremor Class 10:00 a.m. Beginner 2:00 p.m. Memory Cafe 1:00 p.m. Ping Pong Club Monday, October 30 Conversational Spanish Class 3:00 p.m. Pilates, Stretch & Barre 1:00 p.m. Chess Club Clubhouse I 10:00 a.m. Sermon on the Mount Class 1:00 p.m. Zumba Gold Class 9:15 a.m. Stretch & Tone Class Class 5:00 p.m. Lawn Bowls Club 1:00 p.m. Friday Bridge 10:30 a.m. Beginner Stretch & 11:00 a.m. En Avant! French in Clubhouse II 3:00 p.m. Tai Chi for Essential Tone Class Action Class 9:00 a.m. Senior Sneakers Class Tremor Class 1:00 p.m. Paintbrush & Knife Class October 20, 2017 Leisure World News | 47 1:30 p.m. LW Chorale 1:00 p.m. Ping Pong Club Saturday, November 4 2:00 p.m. Poetry for Poetry Lovers 7:00 p.m. Bingo 1:00 p.m. Aqua Fit Class Clubhouse I & Advocational Poets Class Clubhouse II 2:00 p.m. Chair Yoga Class 9:00 a.m. Gentle Yoga Class 5:00 p.m. Lawn Bowls Club 9:00 a.m. Senior Sneakers Class 4:00 p.m. LWAAAC General 10:00 a.m. Open Art Studio 7:00 p.m. Duplicate Bridge 10:00 a.m. Clipper Workshop Meeting 10:00 a.m. American Needlepoint 7:00 p.m. Trivia Group 10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold Class 4:00 p.m. Move or Lose It Class Guild Meeting Clubhouse II 11:00 a.m. Chair Yoga Class 7:30 p.m. Fun & Fancy Theatre Clubhouse II 9:30 a.m. Beginner/Advanced Tai 2:00 p.m. Chair Yoga Class Group 9:15 a.m. JRLW Services Chi Class 2:00 p.m. Line Dance Class Thursday, November 2 2:00 p.m. Going It Alone Club: 12:30 p.m. Scrabble Group Social 3:00 p.m. Line Dance Class Clubhouse I 1:30 p.m. Comedy & Humor Club 7:00 p.m. LW Chorale Performance 4:00 p.m. Ba Duan Class 9:15 a.m. Stretch & Tone Class 6:15 p.m. Move to the Beat Class Tuesday, October 31 10:00 a.m. Painting for Everyone Sunday, November 5 Wednesday, November 8 Clubhouse I Class Clubhouse I Clubhouse I 9:30 a.m. Any Medium Art Class 10:20 a.m. Exploring Ultra- Have a Happy Day 9:00 a.m. Gentle Yoga Class 10:00 a.m. Beginner Orthodox Judaism Class Clubhouse II 10:00 a.m. Meditation Seminar Conversational Spanish Class 10:30 a.m. Beginner Stretch & 2:30 p.m. Fireside Forum: The 10:00 a.m. Express Yourself Art 10:00 a.m. Sermon on the Mount Tone Class FDA and the Safety of Our Food Class Class 10:30 a.m. Essential Tremor Group Supply 10:00 a.m. Supervised Bridge Class 11:00 a.m. En Avant! French in 11:00 a.m. Writers Workshop 6:30 p.m. Baby Boomers: Game 10:15 a.m. League of Women Voters Action Class 12:30 p.m. Ladies Bridge Night 1:00 p.m. Oils & Acrylics Class 1:00 p.m. Watercolor Techniques 1:30 p.m. Watercolors Any Level Monday, November 6 1:00 p.m. Low Vision Support Class Class Clubhouse I Group 5:00 p.m. Lawn Bowls Club 2:00 p.m. Economics & Politics in 9:15 a.m. Stretch & Tone Class 1:30 p.m. Patients Rights Council 7:00 p.m. Trivia Group the Age of Trump Class 10:30 a.m. Beginner Stretch & 2:00 p.m. LW Green 7:00 p.m. Duplicate Bridge 3:00 p.m. Stamp Club Meeting Tone Class 3:00 p.m. Pilates, Stretch & Barre Clubhouse II 5:00 p.m. Lawn Bowls Club 1:00 p.m. Paintbrush & Knife Class Class 9:30 a.m. Beginner/Advanced Tai Clubhouse II 1:00 p.m. Paintbrush & Knife Class 6:45 p.m. Chicago Bridge Chi Class 9:00 a.m. Senior Sneakers Class 1:00 p.m. CLL General Meeting Clubhouse II 11:00 a.m. Water Exercise Class 9:30 a.m. Beginner/Advanced Tai 1:00 p.m. HAC Program: Men’s 11:00 a.m. Mild Exercise Class 11:00 a.m. Mild Exercise Class Chi Class Health 1:00 p.m. Chess Club 12:30 p.m. Scrabble Group 10:00 a.m. Stitchers Group 1:30 p.m. LW Chorale 1:00 p.m. Ping Pong Club 1:00 p.m. Non-impact Fusion 11:00 a.m. Water Exercise Class 6:30 p.m. Duplicate Bridge for 1:00 p.m. Aqua Fit Class Water Class 12:30 p.m. Men’s Bridge Newcomers 2:00 p.m. Chair Yoga Class 1:30 p.m. Comedy & Humor Club 1:00 p.m. Gilbert & Sullivan 7:00 p.m. Bingo 4:00 p.m. Move it or Lose It Class 6:15 p.m. Move to the Beat Class Society Clubhouse II 7:00 p.m. Starvation Army Band Wednesday, November 1 1:00 p.m. Non-impact Fusion 10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold Class Performance Clubhouse I Water Class 11:00 a.m. Chair Yoga Class 7:00 p.m. Lapidary Club: 9:00 a.m. Gentle Yoga Class 2:00 p.m. Improving Your Digital 12:30 p.m. Men’s Bridge “Morocco: A Fossil Collector’s 10:00 a.m. Express Yourself Art Photographs Class 1:00 p.m. Chess Club Class Paradise” Class Friday, November 3 2:00 p.m. Chair Yoga Class Thursday, November 9 10:00 a.m. Supervised Bridge Class Clubhouse I 2:00 p.m. Line Dance Class Clubhouse I 10:00 a.m. American Presidency 9:00 a.m. Flu Clinic 3:00 p.m. Line Dance Class 9:15 a.m. Stretch & Tone Class Class 10:00 a.m. How to Write a Novel 4:00 p.m. Ba Duan Class 10:00 a.m. Painting for Everyone 12:30 p.m. NA’AMAT RZB Club Class Tuesday, November 7 Class 11:00 a.m. Short Story Group 12:15 p.m. Kiwanis Club Clubhouse I 10:30 a.m. Exploring Ultra- 1:00 p.m. Oils & Acrylics Class 1:30 p.m. Any Level Watercolor 9:00 a.m. Blood Pressure Testing Orthodox Judaism Class 1:00 p.m. Bocce Class 9:30 a.m. Any Medium Art Class 10:30 a.m. Beginner Stretch & 2:00 p.m. Living with a Star, Our 3:00 p.m. Hispanos de LW 10:00 a.m. Beginner Tone Class Home in the Solar System Class 7:00 p.m. Friday Duplicate Bridge Conversational Spanish Class 12:30 p.m. Ladies Bridge 2:00 p.m. Book Club Network Clubhouse II 11:00 a.m. En Avant! French in 1:00 p.m. Oils & Acrylics Class 3:00 p.m. Pilates, Stretch & Barre 1:00 p.m. Ping Pong Club Action Class 2:00 p.m. Book Club Network Class 1:00 p.m. Chess Club 11:30 a.m. Ladies Golf Lunch 2:00 p.m. Economics & Politics in 6:45 p.m. Chicago Bridge 1:00 p.m. Zumba Gold Class 1:00 p.m. Watercolor Techniques the Age of Trump Class Clubhouse II 1:00 p.m. Friday Bridge Class 5:00 p.m. Lawn Bowls Club 11:00 a.m. Mild Exercise Class 3:00 p.m. Tai Chi for Essential 2:00 p.m. Book Club Network 7:00 p.m. LW Democratic Club 1:00 p.m. Chess Club Tremor Class Clubhouse II 9:00 a.m. Senior Sneakers Class 9:30 a.m. Beginner/Advanced Tai Personal Care Services In The Comfort Of Your Home Chi Class 9:30 a.m. Quilters Group Family Owned & Operated 11:00 a.m. Water Exercise Class Serving Montgomery County 11:00 a.m. Mild Exercise Class • Household chores 12:30 p.m. Men’s Bridge • Medication reminding 1:00 p.m. Non-impact Fusion Water Class • Daily living and • Shopping for groceries, 1:30 p.m. JRLW: Movie “Above companionship and Beyond” with or without client • Meal planning, 2:00 p.m. Improving Your Digital preparation and • Bathing and Photographs Class monitoring of grooming and general 4:00 p.m. Model Railroad Club eating habits personal hygiene Friday, November 10 Clubhouse I • Overseeing activities, • Help with planning 10:00 a.m. How to Write a Novel such as walking, and making decisions Class to minimize the • Nursing services 1:30 p.m. Any Level Watercolor and many more! risk of accidents Class 3:00 p.m. Hispanos de LW Call for a Free Consultation and Assessment  301.717.2212  www.bestseniorcare.us 6:00 p.m. Café AIM: Sharón Clark 7:00 p.m. Friday Duplicate Bridge 48 | Leisure World News October 20, 2017 Clubhouse II 1:00 p.m. Chess Club 10:00 a.m. Supervised Bridge Class 11:00 a.m. Water Exercise Class 10:00 a.m. Chinese Club 2:00 p.m. Chair Yoga Class 11:00 a.m. Short Story Group 12:30 p.m. Men’s Bridge Group 1:00 p.m. Ping Pong Club 2:00 p.m. Line Dance Class 1:00 p.m. Oils & Acrylics Class 1:00 p.m. Movie: “Fences” 1:00 p.m. Chess Club 3:00 p.m. Line Dance Class 1:00 p.m. Bocce 1:00 p.m. Non-impact Fusion 1:00 p.m. Friday Bridge 4:00 p.m. Ba Duan Class 1:00 p.m. Diabetes Prevention Water Class Saturday, November 11 Tuesday, November 14 Class 2:00 p.m. Improving Your Digital Clubhouse I Clubhouse I 2:00 p.m. Hadassah : Jewish Photographs Class 9:00 a.m. Gentle Yoga Class 9:30 a.m. Any Medium Art Class Composers Go to the Movies Friday, November 17 10:00 a.m. Lions Club 9:30 a.m. Garden Plots Group 6:45 p.m. Chicago Bridge Clubhouse I 10:00 a.m. Open Art Studio 11:00 a.m. En Avant! French in Clubhouse II 10:00 a.m. Book Club Network 11:00 a.m. Veterans Day Action Class 11:00 a.m. Mild Exercise Class 10:00 a.m. How to Write a Novel Luncheon 1:00 p.m. Watercolor Techniques 1:00 p.m. Chess Club Class Clubhouse II Class 1:00 p.m. Ping Pong Club 10:00 a.m. JRLW Seminar: 9:15 a.m. Shabbat Services 1:00 p.m. Amateur Radio Club 1:00 p.m. Aqua Fit Class “Presidents as Leaders: From 2:00 p.m. Going It Alone Club: 2:00 p.m. Compassion & Choices 1:30 p.m. Stroke Support Group Carter to Trump” Bingo Group 2:00 p.m. Chair Yoga Class 12:15 p.m. Kiwanis Club 6:30 p.m. Baby Boomers: Movie 2:00 p.m. CLL: Hearing Seminar 4:00 p.m. Move it or Lose It Class 1:30 p.m. Any Level Watercolor Sunday, November 12 2:00 p.m. Poetry for Poetry Thursday, November 16 Class Clubhouse I Lovers & Advocational Poets Clubhouse I 3:00 p.m. Hispanos de LW 10:15 a.m. Jewish War Vets: Class 9:15 a.m. Stretch & Tone Class 7:00 p.m. Friday Duplicate Bridge Brunch with Rep. Jamie Raskin 5:00 p.m. Lawn Bowls Club 10:00 a.m. Painting for Everyone Clubhouse II Clubhouse II 7:00 p.m. Trivia Group Class 1:00 p.m. Ping Pong Club 7:00 p.m. Kristallnacht Service 7:00 p.m. Duplicate Bridge 10:30 a.m. Exploring Ultra- 1:00 p.m. Chess Club Clubhouse II Orthodox Judaism Class 1:00 p.m. Zumba Gold Class Monday, November 13 9:30 a.m. Beginner/Advanced Tai 10:30 a.m. Beginner Stretch & 1:00 p.m. Friday Bridge Club Clubhouse I Chi Class Tone Class 7:00 p.m. Chinese Club: Program 10:00 a.m. Garden & 11:00 a.m. Water Exercise Class 11:00 a.m. Writers Workshop Saturday, November 18 Environmental Club: Ruth Bortz, 11:00 a.m. Mild Exercise Class 12:30 p.m. Ladies Bridge master gardener Clubhouse I 12:30 p.m. Scrabble Group 1:00 p.m. Oils & Acrylics Class 9:00 a.m. Gentle Yoga Class 1:00 p.m. Paintbrush & Knife 1:30 p.m. Comedy & Humor Club 2:00 p.m. Book Club Network Class 9:30 a.m. Arts & Crafts Fair 3:00 p.m. Parkinson’s Support 2:00 p.m. Economics & Politics in 10:00 a.m. Open Art Studio 1:30 p.m. LW Chorale Group the Age of Trump Class 7:00 p.m. Bingo Clubhouse II 6:15 p.m. Move to the Beat Class 3:00 p.m. Argentine Tango Class 9:15 a.m. JRLW Services Clubhouse II 7:00 p.m. Camera Club 5:00 p.m. Lawn Bowls Club 9:00 a.m. Senior Sneakers 12:00 p.m. LW LGBT Alliance Wednesday, November 15 Clubhouse II 2:00 p.m. LWAAAC: Movie 10:00 a.m. Clipper Workshop 9:00 a.m. Senior Sneakers 10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold Class Clubhouse I “Rosenwald” 9:00 a.m. Gentle Yoga Class 9:30 a.m. Beginner/Advanced Tai 2:00 p.m. Going It Alone Club: 11:00 a.m. Chair Yoga Class Chi Class 12:30 p.m. Men’s Bridge 10:00 a.m. Express Yourself Art Social Class 10:00 a.m. Stitchers Group 7:00 p.m. Sock Hop Group We Provide Compassionate Urology Care for the Residents of Leisure World. 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(O) 301-598-7500 Free brochures, Comps, Layouts, Info Direct: 301-518-3834 [email protected] Website: MaynardTurow.LNF.com October 20, 2017 Leisure World News | 51 NOTARY, residing in Leisure World. HELP WANTED VOLUNTEER! A college tuition Society. Work two weekday I offer my service free of charge to assistance nonprofit is starting afternoons or one weekend Leisure World residents. Can come RETAIL FLOORING SALES: and needs volunteers to serve on afternoon per month from noon to to your home if needed. (301-379- FLOORMAX, the Metro area’s the board of directors. Is your 4 p.m. Receive on-the-job training 9694). largest independent flooring background in education, legal, on local history and museum covering retailer, is seeking finance or grant applications? interpretation. Also receive special THE GENTLE YOGI, Cheryl bright, organized and energetic Or do you just have a heart for admission to programs and a Kravitz, RYT200. Contact me about inside and outside sales teens and adults struggling to pay 20% discount in the Museum classes at local studios or private people for our flagship stores for college? (240-620-6590) or Shop. Contact Amada Elliott, lessons. Yoga for Stiff Bodies, in Montgomery and Prince Georges ([email protected]). Education & Outreach Coordinator, Yoga for Caregivers or people county. Candidate must have a (301-340-6534) or (aelliott@ with dementia. (301-580-8905) minimum of 3 years commissioned VOLUNTEER WITH montgomeryhistory.org). or ([email protected]). sales experience. Flooring REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE! Representative Payee helps low- MEALS ON WHEELS is looking for FELLOW LEISURE WORLD experience preferred. A level of PC proficiency is required. Training income persons with disabilities caring and dedicated volunteers to resident available for companion manage their finances. Each deliver meals to homebound and (local and travel); transportation: provided as necessary. Company car and expenses provided for qualified volunteer is matched with a client disabled individuals in the Leisure errands, church, social and medical who needs help with budgeting, World area. Service area includes: appts.; friendly visitor. Excellent candidate. FT & PT available. Please fax resume to (301-206-2270 attn: paying routine bills and keeping Leisure World, Olney, Wheaton, references. Call Kathleen at (202- track of financial matters. Sandy Spring. Please contact Emily 758-9208). Joseph) or email (joseph@floormax. us.com). Interested volunteers should Trotter at (443-573-0925) or email contact the Volunteer Coordinator ([email protected]). PET CARE (301-424-0656, ext. 541) or VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ([email protected]). MEALS ON WHEELS (MOW), DOG WALKING, cat sitting, which runs out of the Inter-Faith birds. Daily drop-ins or vacations, MUSICIANS WANTED! The Olney VOLUNTEER AS A HOTLINE Chapel site, needs more volunteers overnights by mature animal Concert Band offers an opportunity CALL COUNSELOR with the to deliver meals. If you have or lover with 10 years experience. to play a variety of concert band Montgomery County Hotline! The know someone who has one and a Medication or insulin as needed. music in a collegial environment. Montgomery County Hotline is a half to two hours every other week Call Eileen (301-442-3989). The band performs at local venues 24-hour, 7 day a week confidential or one time a month and might and at Maryland Community Band service. Counselors provide be interested in serving in this EXCELLENT GROOMER. Day. So, dust off your brass or supportive and confidential capacity, please contact (410-730- References. Will pick up and deliver woodwind instrument, unpack your listening; crisis prevention and 9476). dog. Cynthia (240-429-5369). drumsticks and tambourine, and intervention; and give information, join in the fun. Rehearsals are on referrals and resources. Training KOSHER MEALS ON WHEELS, K-9 CARE! Rachel Kravitz most Wednesday evenings at Blake Course starts March 11. Contact sponsored by JSSA, needs (daughter of Cantor Michael High School, 7:30-9:30 p.m. No ([email protected]) or (301- volunteers to deliver nutritious Kravitz) will walk your dog. auditions required, but some band 424-0656, ext. 541) if interested. meals to homebound seniors. References provided. Call (301- experience preferred. Visit www. Volunteers will pick meals up at 456-6235) or e-mail (crk725@aol. olneyconcertband.org for more MUSEUM GUIDES – at the the Hebrew Home in Rockville com). information. Montgomery County Historical and deliver them to seniors in

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52 | Leisure World News October 20, 2017 Montgomery County. Schedule is Resource Section. Morton can UPCOMING EVENTS World. Leave message 24 hours. I flexible. Call Diane Hays-Earp at be reached at (301-318-0681) or will come to you. Cash or cashiers’ JSSA, (301-816-2639). ([email protected]). HEART OF MARYLAND CHORUS check at your request. I can also presents “Let Freedom Ring!”, help with your new car purchase, THE SENIOR CONNECTION needs PRAYER CHANGES THINGS. in honor of our Veterans, 1 p.m., any make or model! Md. Dealer volunteers who live in the 20906 You are invited to join “Hannah’s Saturday, Nov. 11, at the F. Scott #U2927. Call Marty Salins (301- zip code area to drive seniors to Prayer Circle” here at LW. For more Fitzgerald Theatre in Rockville. 325-1973). medical appointments and help information, call Evangelist Connie Tickets $15. To book, call (240-314- with grocery shopping. Schedules Blake at (301-438-2667). 8690) or online (www.rockvillemd. WILL BUY MILITARY, WW2, are flexible and just 2-3 gov/theatre). WW1, Civil War, memorabilia items. hours a month can make a CALLING ALL PITTSBURGHERS! Uniforms, Weapons, Helmets, difference! Training and liability If you were born, raised or lived KNOW YOUR NEWS, Nov. 14, 7-8 Photos, Medals, or any other items coverage are provided. Call (301- in Pittsburgh and/or the Greater p.m. at Twinbrook Library: Ever associated with US, German, 942-1049) or contact (volunteer@ Pittsburgh area, you are welcome to wonder if the news you read is true? Japanese or other military history. seniorconnectionmc.org) to learn join us. For more information, call Have you been fooled by a news Call Dave (240-464-0958) or email more. Tania Iwanowski at (301-598-2278) story someone shared with you ([email protected]). or email (Tania.Iwanowski@yahoo. via social media? In this program, HELP A CHILD! In just 1-2 hours com). trained librarians will discuss CASH FOR RUGS: oriental rugs, any a week you can make a difference several strategies for evaluating condition. European, Asian, Navajo, in a child’s life. Volunteers provide WORKING WOMEN of Leisure etc. atticllc.com Gary (301-520- World (and friends) - Looking to news stories and provide you with a friendship and encouragement, toolbox to take with you on the go. 0755). help with reading, offer homework create a circle of friendship and mutual support. As a relatively new No matter where you are, you’ll have HOUSING UNLIMITED, INC is a assistance, and engage in crafts the resources you need to Know and cultural activities at schools resident of Leisure World (1 year), non-profit organization that provides not yet ready for retirement and Your News! Free; registration is housing for people in mental health near Leisure World. For more encouraged but not required. Go to: information, contact Interages at still adjusting to the combination recovery. We accept furniture of life changes that brought me montgomerycountymd.gov/library, and housewares that are in good (301-949-3551) or (interages@ click on Calendar of Events, click on AccessJCA.org). here, I suddenly realized that there condition to furnish our homes. We must be others like me: similarly November 14. do pick up. The Housing Unlimited uprooted from former circles of office is (301-592-9314). Thank you. NOTICES support, looking for constructive WANTED connections, and totally unavailable CASH FOR JEWELRY: gold, silver, KEEPING SENIORS SAFE - KSS. OWNER living in GREENS II, costume, diamonds, coins (including Morton A. Davis, coordinator during peak weekday hours for LW’s many clubs and interest Bldg. 4 (15100 Interlachen Dr.) is foreign), watches, stamp collections. and resident of Leisure World interested in purchasing/renting atticllc.com Gary (301-520-0755). is available to discuss theft groups. If that describes you, and you’d like to explore possibilities one or two garage spaces in that prevention, driving and shopping BUYING ANTIQUES, jewelry; cash for connecting during mutually building. Please contact owner at habits, frauds, home safety LW News Color Ad—9.5” w. X 6.625” deep paid. Also gold, silver, watches, coins, convenient evening or weekend (301-598-5953). Thank you. inspection and property crimes to pens, Asian antiques, original art, hours, I’d love to hear fromBarbara you! Michaluk, Weichert Realtors any organization. The program is FAST CASH FOR USED CARS - Big firearms, old toys, golf. Please call Please email Jo Ann: (JoAnn. part of the Montgomery County Run Date Oct. 20, 2017dollars - paid Forward for your Position used car! Please Over Tom, Silver Spring resident, at (240- [email protected]). Police Department Volunteer 43 years experience serving Leisure 476-3441).

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October 20, 2017 Leisure World News | 53 A Continuing Care Retirement Community Offering Independent Living, Assisted Living and Nursing & Rehabilitation October Events

Fall Open House—Saturday, October 28th 10am—12pm Visit and tour of our Independent Living & Assisted Living Neighborhoods while enjoying refreshments.

RSVP by calling: 301-438-6607

Independent Living—Gorgeous 1 bedrooms apartments available. Limited availability on 2 bedroom apartments!

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Moving Special Reserve your apartment and move in by the end of 2017 and receive up to $1,500 towards your moving costs. Call today for details!

Call 301-598-2900 today for details and to set up a personal tour! 3701 International Drive Silver Spring, MD 20906

Bedford Court Nursing & Rehabilitation We are proud to announce our partnership with Medstar Hospital Group at Bedford Court!  Doctors onsite 3 days a week  Nurse Practitioner onsite 5 days a week  Therapy 7 days a week Rehab at Bedford Court... Be the best that you can be! Call Melissa Edmunds, Admissions Director at 301-438-6640 for information

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Thinking senior living would be perfect for you or your loved one? Fall is the best time to move in! Reserve the apartment of your choice ahead of the winter rush, and enjoy the brilliance of fall in Maryland with friends and family. We are proud to offer: • Independent Living • Independence Plus, featuring additional services as you need them • Assisted Living • Outpatient Rehabilitation • Choice of private apartments, many with sunrooms or bay windows Call 301-598-6424 today to reserve your tour and complimentary lunch or dinner.

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October 20, 2017 Leisure World News | 55 November 2017 UPCOMING SEMINARS & EVENTS at Brooke Grove retirement village

As experts in senior care and memory support, Brooke Grove Retirement Village is pleased to offer seminars and events that promote physical, spiritual and mental well-being.

All seminars and events will be held at Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, located at 18131 Slade School Road on the Brooke Grove Retirement Village campus, unless otherwise noted. Please register with Toni Davis at 301-388-7209 or [email protected].

living well seminar: Healthy Living Class: Parkinson’s “Medicare 2018: What Mindful Meditation Support Group You Need to Know to November 13 through December 18 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Get the Best Benefits” MONDAYS • 10-10:30 A.M. 2-3:15 P.M. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Experience guided, mindful meditation in a 1-2:15 P.M. Alzheimer’s Support quiet space. Sessions promote greater focus, Group Find the answers to questions such reduce anxiety, increase compassion and as: “What do Medicare A and B improve well-being. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 cover? How does Medicare Part 3:30-4:30 P.M. D work? Do I need Part C? What Six-week Session Fee: $20 Register by November 10 state and federal programs am I PFNCA Exercise for eligible for? Medicare doesn’t pay for Parkinson’s Classes everything, so what else do I need?” support for the caregiver seminar: “Caring for the MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS FREE. Preceded by complimentary Caregiver” 3:30-4:30 P.M. lunch at 12:30 p.m. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 • 2-3 P.M. Improve posture, balance Register by November 6. and circulation while also Join in a discussion on the importance of increasing strength, muscle self-care, pinpoint strategies to reduce the control and mobility. burden of caregiving and review steps to take when caring for your loved one at home FREE with a $20 annual Parkinson is no longer an option. Foundation registration fee. FREE. Register by November 12.

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