Leisure World News www.lwmc.com February 3, 2017 • Published Twice a Month OF MARYLAND Ship Reproduction Board Seeks Residents to Find Safe Harbor for Special Strategic in New York Plan Committee by Maureen Freeman, establishing the Special Tech- Leisure World News nology Committee in 2015. The committee’s updated stra- s part of an effort to tegic plan would address Trust update Leisure World’s facility upgrades, infrastructure, A comprehensive 2010 organizational support, and strategic plan, the Leisure financial requirements and World Community Corporation recommended steps for imple- (LWCC) board of directors voted menting the plan. to establish a special committee “This is a tough, arduous to address the matter. task,” LWCC board chairman In a resolution approved David Frager told the LWCC at its Jan. 31 meeting, the executive committee Jan. 20. board recommended that the The board seeks to confirm Community Planning Advisory appointments of five to 10 resi- Committee (CPAC) work with dents to the committee by April, George Videll proudly displays his woodworked reproduction of a 19th century management to recommend and encouraged qualified resi- tugboat. Photo courtesy of the Wood Shop Users Group and interview candidates for the dents to apply for the committee. committee. The procedure would by Stacy Smith, Leisure World News tugboat captains, or “tuggies” be similar to the process used for ➤ to page 4 as they are sometimes referred, eorge Videll’s whose offices are located at reproduction of the early New York Harbor. 19th century tugboat Main Kitchen to G “I’ve got the perfect present “Brooklyn,” which he made in for you to give the tugboat the woodshop of Clubhouse captains,” MacDonald told him. Close Temporarily for I using a reworked wooden MacDonald said Scopelliti hobby kit, is about to ‘chug will present the reproduction and toot’ its way to a New York Maintenance, Repairs to the captains the next time Harbor office for honorary by Maureen Freeman, he visits New York Harbor; area also will remain open with display. Leisure World News the captains have even spoken a limited menu prepared in the Videll was discussing the of giving the reproduction’s Terrace Room kitchen during the size of his reproduction over o allow for a dishwasher creator, Videll, a ride on one repair period, according to Ed lunch one day with friends replacement, repair of a of their tugboats as a token of Richardson, co-owner of Perrie when he realized it was just leaking pipe and other their gratitude. T LLC, which operates the Club- too big to keep in his home. maintenance, the main kitchen A former Navy man, Videll house I restaurants. As luck would have it, fellow of the Clubhouse Grille will close said he’s always had an abiding The leasing agent for the main resident Sally MacDonald knew for about three weeks beginning love of water vessels. kitchen’s dishwasher is replacing just who might appreciate it Wednesday, Feb. 15. “I’ve done a lot of sailing the existing, discontinued model most. Her son-in-law, Frank A second Clubhouse I kitchen, and racing of small daysailers,” with a new model, according to Scopelliti, is a liaison with the which serves the Terrace Room he said, adding that he once the project proposal submitted by International Organization and Stein Room restaurants, will stepped aboard such famed the Budget and Finance Advisory of Masters, Mates & Pilots, a not be affected and will continue ships as the Royal Navy’s HMS Committee to the Leisure World labor union that represents to operate normally during Victory and the Bounty, the Community Corporation (LWCC) licensed mariners. Scopelliti repairs. board of directors. Further, a works closely with a group of ➤ to page 3 The Clubhouse Grille lounge ➤ to page 4

Governance & Information..... 8 Sports, Games & Residents’ Forum...... 12 Scoreboards...... 42 Events & Entertainment...... 14 Classes & Seminars...... 46 Let’s Dance Movie Schedule...... 17 Calendar of Events...... 49 Residents sway through the Health & Fitness...... 20 Governance Meeting crowd to an empty space, pick Schedules...... 49 INSIDE Clubs, Groups & the beat up and kick their feet Organizations...... 22 Classifieds...... 52 up on page 6. Club Trips Listing...... 39 Spotlight on… Amateur Radio Club

Amateur Radio Club member Alan Goldstein locates Club president Bryan West speaks on a ham radio Goldstein taps morse code over a ham radio. a radio frequency in Clubhouse I. Photos by Stacy microphone. Smith, Leisure World News

by Stacy Smith, Leisure World News now defunct Mir space station. “If there’s a hurricane or a big power The National Association for Amateur outage, a lot of ham radio operators have Amateur radio, also known as Radio estimates there are approximately the ability to keep on talking on the air,” “ham radio,” is a recreational and three million licensed amateur radio he said. “Internet and phone service is very A sometimes service-oriented activity operators worldwide. Hams have a basic complex; its wonderful, but it can be taken that combines a variety of electronics for knowledge of radio technology and oper- down. It can be hacked.” the purposes of worldwide communication. ating principles, and must pass an FCC Even long-standing club members like Amateur radio operators use radio examination to operate on radio frequen- West are eager share their skills with other to talk to people in distant places, or to cies, known as the amateur bands, that are hams and learn more about amateur radio. communicate digitally with Morse code, allocated by the FCC for ham operators. Most recently the Club visited an amateur according to Amateur Radio Club pres- Aside from pursuing their hobby in the radio repeater facility in Ashton, Maryland, ident, Bryan West. Some ‘hams’ pursue Clubhouse I basement’s radio station, to view an impressive, 200-foot repeater amateur television, or they learn how to some Club members are behind the scenes tower. A repeater is a “device that kind of build amateur radio satellites to facilitate at the annual 4th of July parade, walking works the same way as a cell phone,” West communications between stations. along the parade route and communi- said, adding that it ‘listens’ to stations and A licensed ham radio operator with more cating with the grand marshal as each re-amplifies the message for others to hear. than 50 years of experience, West became parade float approaches. Some volunteer All amateur radio operators and interested in the activity when his child- in a similar capacity during resident would-be operators may join the club’s hood neighbors showed him their amateur walkathons. lunch meetings, held on the second radio stations. “If someone runs into trouble, we’re Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. in “I was fascinated with hearing stations there to call for help, help with logistics – the Stein Room in Clubhouse I. For from far away,” West said, adding that that kind of thing,” West said. more information or to learn about he once used an amateur radio to talk to He said its common for ham radio to be amateur radio, call Bryan West at Soviet and American astronauts on the used for emergency communications. (301-598-0137). Leisure World News ASPEN HILL OF MARYLAND An official publication of the Leisure World Community Corporation, EXXON Auto Care Leisure World News is published twice monthly by Leisure World Staff in collaboration with the Leisure World News Advisory Committee 301-871-6777 Leisure World News is published for the benefit of Leisure World residents. www.aspenhillexxon.com Its mission is to provide news and information about community governance 14011 Georgia Ave. and other relevant issues, events, and activities, and to provide residents a Owned and Operated by BENNY Since 1980 "or ask for my son DAN." forum for their opinions and an opportunity to contribute articles of general Friendly, personal and professional service! interest. All matters concerning the Leisure World News will be decided with Free transportation home and back when you leave your car for service! this mission in mind. •Complete Automotive Maintenance Service & Repair • All Makes & Models • Two Years/24 Month Warranty • Factory Scheduled Maintenance Leisure World Staff Leisure World News Advisory Committee Arthur N. Popper, Chair Auto Service Discount Maureen Freeman, Senior Editor Stacy Smith, Assistant Editor Bernie Ascher, Vice Chair Kathleen Brooks, Publication Associate [email protected] Cassandra Chisholm, Graphic Designer 5 Quarts 5W30 Oil & filter Change, Resident Contributors Tire Rotation, Radiator Drain & Fill, Multi Point Inspection Editorial: [email protected] Barbara Braswell, Rincy Pollack Advertising: [email protected] and Alan Goldstein $79.95 Includes Parts and Labor 301-598-1310 Most cars, plus tax & disposal fee Oil & Filter Change Service Only $29.95 Leisure World News of Maryland reserves the right to reject or discontinue Present this Coupon with Incoming Order. Expires February 28, 2017 any advertisement believed to be not in the best interest of Leisure World. We will not knowingly permit a dishonest advertisement to appear nor do we Maryland State Inspection Station guarantee the reliability of advertisers. 2 | Leisure World News February 3, 2017 Did You Know... Where in Leisure World? Underground Railroad Trail Nearby

The antenna featured in the Jan. 20 edition of Leisure World An historic stone barn located at Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park marks News is one of four located on the start of the two-mile Underground Railroad Experience Trail. Photo the roof of Clubhouse I. Leisure courtesy Montgomery Parks World’s licensed, resident “hams” use them to transmit ebruary is Black of slaves escape to freedom radio waves. History Month, and through the 1800s. Visit page 2 of this edition of F several upcoming Mary and Emily Leisure World News to learn Leisure World events Edmonson, daughters of more. detailed on page 14 will Paul Edmonson, a former Photos by Leisure World News celebrate the men and slave and farmer who owned women who paved the trail the land that Leisure World that led to greater freedom now sits on, were among and equality for African- 77 slaves who used the Americans. But did you Underground Railroad in a know there is an actual trail thwarted escape attempt. located in Montgomery The sisters were captured, Red Hat Audiology County where many hard- sold but eventually emanci- Audiology & Hearing Aid Services fought battles for slaves’ pated with the help of Henry www.redhataudiology.com freedom took place? Ward Beecher, abolitionist If you are missing some of the simple sounds of life, The Underground Rail- and brother of Harriet Red Hat Audiology can help. road Experience Trail, a Beecher Stowe, the author roughly two-mile, self- of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” guided hiking trail located Today, visitors to the trail in Sandy Spring, Mary- can travel in the footsteps land, commemorates the of slaves who made their involvement of Montgomery way through thickets and County residents in the streams to find freedom. Underground Railroad. For information regarding The “railroad” was actu- guided hikes on the Under- At red Hat Audiology we know the impact untreated ally a network of abolition- ground Railroad, visit hearing loss can have on your life. We want to get you ists and secret places that (HistoryintheParks.org), or back into conversations, and hearing the sounds you love. helped tens of thousands call (301-929-5989). FREE 2 WEEK HEARING AID TRIAL Pennsylvania Railroad Compa- You’ve talked about hearing aids, you’ve even thought about

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Strategic Plan ceramics) or photographs guests. ➤ planning, preparing user require- from page 1 to Clubhouse I on Monday, Contact Kandy Hutman at ments for a solicitation, and eval- Feb. 27, at 1 p.m. JCC volun- (301-348-3740) for further A member of the LWCC board of uating proposals and contract teer art show coordinator information. directors will be appointed as the performance. He expects the committee’s chair. group to spend the first part of its Candidates for the Special work acquiring skilled contractor executive committee on Jan. 20.

Strategic Plan Committee (SSPC) support rather than doing the

Kitchen ➤ Repairs could include those to should “have education and study itself, he said. from page 1 plumbing and electrical fixtures, experience enabling them to SSPC applicants should slow water leak had developed wall coverings and staff bath- identify and evaluate community submit their resumes to behind a wall, damaging the rooms. “The intention is to be needs to maintain and improve Marlene Smith, the executive drywall and tile, it said. proactive,” he said. community assets and amenities, secretary for Leisure World After all equipment and The LWCC board of directors recommend security enhance- of Maryland Corporation, in fixtures are moved away from approved the “Clubhouse I ments, improve and modify the time for them to be provided walls during the dishwasher Main Kitchen Dishwasher Area Trust physical infrastructure, to the CPAC before its March replacement and pipe repair, and Accelerated Maintenance and to determine organizational 13 meeting. They will be and the kitchen condition is Project” at its Jan. 31 meeting, direction reflecting the changing forwarded to the CPAC for eval- more fully assessed, additional allotting up to $54,750 from environment and community uation and interviews. maintenance and any needed the contingency fund for the demographics,” the resolution Within 90 days of the SSPC repairs will also take place. project. stated. chair’s appointment, the “It’s a good opportunity, while Flannery shared plans for Frager said he was also committee is expected to submit they’re working on that wall, the project with county health looking for committee members a timetable and work plan for to address that back kitchen officials, who supported and with experience in defining user developing an updated strategic area,” Flannery told the LWCC encouraged it, he said. plan. The LWCC board also requires the SSPC to deliver an initial report to the board by the end of KathleenHonored To Serve and You Eileen For 35+ Years Kane With November, with budgeting for Cathy Gilmour Real Estate And Proudly Continuing That the project in place starting in Same High Level Of Service With Long & Foster 2018 and implementation for a Kathleen Kane, Assoc. Broker Eileen Kane, Assoc. Broker long-term strategic plan begin- SHERWOOD - COMING IN MARCH. Fabulous renovation! New BERKELEY – Brick, Georgetown-style row house in Montgom- ning in 2019. wood floors, new kitchen, granite, ceramic tile, updated BAs, ery Mutual. 2 BRs and 1-1/2 BAs up (shared brand new ceramic Any requests by the SSPC for tile shower), living rm, dining rm, kitchen, Florida rm, powder MORE! 3 BR, 2 BA ranch house (modified) inMutual 13 with 2-car funds for consultant assistance garage converted to 1-car with den and extra storage. rm with laundry down. Freshly painted, new wall-to-wall car- peting, hardwood entry foyer. $143,900 or other support would be J – Second floor in Vantage Point East. True 3 BR apt. has 2 full BAs, RALEIGH – Big 1-BR apartment in Montgomery Mutual. Close to submitted to the Budget and large climate-controlled encl. balcony, living rm, dining rm, remod- Clubhouse I. New in 2016 kitchen and BA with white cabinets, eled kitchen w/ warm wood cabinets, granite counters, ceramic granite countertops and backsplash, appliances, ceramic tile tub Finance Advisory Committee. tile floor extending from entry foyer, wonderful breakfast space. surround, newer carpeting. Cross-ventilation. $95,000 In addition to professional Engineered hardwood floors in living rm, dining rm & BR #3; new SELLERS: Inventory is low and buyers are always looking. Don’t consultants, the LWCC board carpeting being installed in master BR & BR #2. $392,000 wait for the Spring glut. If you plan to sell, now is the time! specified that the SSPC may use ® focus groups, resident surveys, Dedication makes Long & FostEr rEAL EstAtE, Inc. advisory committees and forums the difference! Residential & Commercial Real Estate ▪ Mortgage ▪ Title ▪ Insurance ▪ Property Management to gather information to develop Direct: 240-460-8647 | Leisure World Plaza Office: 301-598-7500 | [email protected] the new strategic plan.

4 | Leisure World News February 3, 2017 Brotman Kicks Off D.C. Rally by Leisure World News presidential inaugural parades opposite the president’s he morning after reviewing stand for 60 years, providing on-air since Dwight D. Eisenhower’s T commentary from a second inauguration in 1957. television studio during the “Hard to believe, since I’m Charlie Brotman provides commentary during the 2017 presidential inaugural 2017 presidential inaugural 35,” he quipped to the Women’s parade on NBC4. Photo by Leisure World News parade, Charlie Brotman March crowd. found himself once again at For the inaugural parade of the center of the action – this President Donald J. Trump the time on the ground. previous afternoon, Brotman Nattily attired in a grey joined NBC4 anchors at their beret, scarf and royal blue Washington, D.C., studio to give sweater, the longtime Wash- his insights and share anecdotes ington, D.C., announcer for of past parades. sports events and inaugural As military and high school parades took the main stage marching bands, service and just after 10 a.m. Jan. 21 to civic organizations, and a rural welcome organizers of the tractor brigade passed by on Women’s March on Wash- the television screen, Brotman ington before a crowd the recalled reminding parade- Associated Press reported goers who braved freezing was more than 500,000 temperatures that spring was demonstrators. Waves of only 58 days away. “Char-lie, Char-lie, Char-lie” During pauses in parades chants swept through the past, he’d give recommenda- crowd. tions for nearby restaurants Charlie Brotman kicks off the Women’s March on Washington on Jan. 21. “Effective immediately, or tell people the location of Screen shot from c-span.org all the women here today nearby portable toilets. Then are ‘Charlie’s Angels,’” there was the year that, to his he declared. Around the horror, he mispronounced stage at the intersection of the name of the Marine Corps Independence Avenue and Band, forgetting the silent “s.” Third Street SW near the At the conclusion of the U.S. Capitol, a roar of cheers broadcast, NBC4 anchor Jim erupted. Vance thanked him – “…the Brotman, a resident of one, the only, the incomparable Fairways South, had earned Charlie Brotman.” the moniker “the president’s “Don’t stop now,” Brotman announcer” for announcing joked.

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February 3, 2017 Leisure World News | 5 Shall We Dance? From tap to tango, residents are dancing their cares away at several dance classes that provide a bit of exercise and some lighthearted fun. At Argentine Tango for Tango Lovers class, dancers learn the fundamentals of tango – communication, walking with style and musicality – every Monday afternoon. Dancers synchronize their steps at Line Dance with Wendy, an eclectic mix of cha-cha, rumba, tango and samba. And at Tap with Gerry, beginners and advanced tappers kick up their heels and “Shuffle Off to Buffalo” in style. Photos by Leisure World News Tap shoes click and clack, and tango dancers’ feet slide and pivot on the dance floor.

Under the warm lights of the Maryland Room in Clubhouse I, residents try out new tango steps on Jan. 30.

Lydia O’Neill strikes a pose during line dance class at left; tango partners, center, glide; and tap dancers, right, get lively.

Wendy Yang shows her line dance class how to move to the beat. Tappers step forward in unison during class in Clubhouse II.

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February 3, 2017 Leisure World News | 7 Governance & INFORMATION Dial 301-598-1313 Feb. 20: AARP Smart for recorded Daily Events Driver Course he E&R Department is sponsoring an AARP Smart 2017 Broadcast Schedule - Channel 974 Driver Course on Monday, Feb. 20, in Clubhouse I from Executive Committee meetings are broadcast on Wednesday, T 9:45 a.m.-3 p.m., with a one-hour break for lunch. Thursday and Friday the week after the meeting. Board of Direc- You must pre-register for the course, which is for resi- tors meetings are broadcast on Monday, Wednesday and Friday dents only. Please bring your Leisure World ID. A check the week after the meeting. All broadcasts are at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. payable to AARP, $15 for AARP members and $20 for Executive Committee Meeting Board of Directors Meeting non-members, is required at the time of registration. (Please The Feb. 17 meeting will air on The Jan. 31 meeting will air on note: AARP members must show a current membership card Feb. 22, 23 and 24. Feb. 6, 8 and 10. to receive the AARP discount.) Register in the E&R Office in Clubhouse I beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7. The number of participants is limited to 25, so plan to register early. Participants should bring their driver’s license and a pen Group Email Addresses or pencil to the course. Residents wishing to contact Leisure World Management, the LWCC Board of If you have any questions, contact the E&R Office in Club- Directors, or the Executive Committee may send an email to the appropriate email address listed below. It will automatically be forwarded to all members house I at (301-598-1300). of that group who have an email address on record. Messages to any of the email groups should pertain only to the management and operation of Leisure World trust properties, services, or activities. Please do not send emails to all three addresses, as there will be a duplication General Manager’s of recipients and will not result in a faster response to your question or comment. Messages pertaining to mutuals or anything else which Report: Finances Management, the Board of Directors, or Executive Committee does not control should also not be sent to these groups. he January report from Leisure World general manager The group email addresses are: Kevin Flannery states that in 2016, operations realized a T surplus of approximately $112,500. • LWMC Management - [email protected] The report notes that this is an unaudited figure and that • LWCC Board of Directors - [email protected] audit work began the week of Jan. 23. The draft audit will be • LWCC Executive Committee - [email protected] submitted to the Audit Advisory Committee at their regularly scheduled meeting on Friday, March 3. Overlook Manager Leisure World Community Corporation Executive Committee Achieves Top and Board of Directors Recognition 2017 Meeting Schedule by Ken Muir Specialist (AMS) designation Executive Committee Board of Directors and have at least five years lizabeth Schultz, of verified, direct community February 17 February 28 property manager association management E at The Overlook experience. March 17 March 28 (Mutual 26), has earned They must successfully the PCAM (Professional complete more than 80 April 14 April 25 Community Association hours of intensive, special- Manager) designation ized instruction covering all May 12 May 23 from the Community aspects of community asso- June 16 June 27 Associations Institute (CAI), ciation management as well the professional association as conduct a comprehensive July 14 July 25 for community housing case study. To maintain the organizations. designation, they must meet August 18 August 29 According to CAI, the PCAM continuing education require- designation is the highest ments every three years. September 15 September 26 professional recognition Schultz has been the Over- available worldwide to those look’s property manager since October 20 October 31 who specialize in community June 2014. Prior to that, she November 10 November 21 association management. To was an assistant at Turnberry obtain the PCAM designation, Courts. She has been a Leisure December – no meeting December – no meeting managers must have earned World employee for about the Association Management seven years. 8 | Leisure World News February 3, 2017 Pollinator Garden to be Constructed in Spring by Stacy Smith, Leisure World News human made, according to a 2016 report (301-598-1314). on a two-year global assessment conducted The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service andscaping contractor McFall & by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy recommends the following tips when Berry is donating a pollinator garden Platform Biodiversity and Ecosystem planting a pollinator garden: Lto the community, to be constructed Services, or IPBES. The organization was Choose plants that flower at different in May 2017 at the Gleneagles green parcel formed four years ago with a mission to times of the year to provide nectar and Trust property near the intersection of strengthen the connection between science pollen sources throughout the growing Leisure World Boulevard and Gleneagles and policy-making in the areas of conser- season. Drive. vation and sustainable use of biodiversity, Plant in clumps, rather than single The pollinator garden will be planted in long-term human wellbeing and sustain- plants, to better attract pollinators. a pesticide-free zone and include plants able development. Provide a variety of flower colors and that attract and sustain animal pollinators, More than three-quarters of the shapes to attract different pollinators. including butterflies, honey and bumble world’s food crops rely at least in part on Whenever possible, choose native plants. bees and hummingbirds. McFall & Berry pollination by insects and other animals, A list of pollinator-friendly plants by region will provide the garden’s plants, labor and according to the IPBES. can be found by visiting the North Amer- maintenance. ican Pozllinator Protection Campaign’s When a flowering plant is not pollinated, Creating Your Own Pollinator Garden website at (http://www.pollinator.org/ it cannot reproduce or produce crops. McFall & Berry is encouraging other guides.htm). “One of the concerns in Leisure World mutuals as well as individual residents to Consider planting milkweed so that the as well as throughout Montgomery County consider installing their own pollinator caterpillars of monarch butterflies have is the loss of pollinators, specifically honey gardens, and can provide residents with food. bees, in the environment,” said McFall & helpful tips and a list of pollinator-friendly “The more habitats we provide for the Berry president of operations Mike Angles. plants. pollinators, the better it is for our landscapes “By adding these gardens and giving them If interested, contact the grounds as well as the conservation and reproduction an environment where they can feed and and maintenance department at of the pollinators,” Angles said. multiply, and basically creating a safe haven for them, we are helping them to 2017 Advisory Committee Leaders pollinate.” Committee 2017 Chair 2017 Vice Chair Animal pollinators act as an essen- tial part of the world’s nutritional food Audit Francis Teti Marvin Franklin production, as the fruits, vegetables, Budget and Finance Phil Marks Joan Cohen nuts, seeds and oils they pollinate are the Community Planning Carole Kennon Fred Seebode dietary sources of vitamins and nutrients required for human survival. However, Education and Recreation Yolanda Hunt John Carr their numbers have decreased in recent Emergency Preparedness Robert Ducharme J. Donald Pruett years due to various factors, many of them Energy Harold Boesch TBD Gold and Greens Jonathan Fife Brenda Curtis Heiken Government Affairs Ken Muir Henry Heller Health Sandra McCleskey Sarah Hirschfield Insurance Gerry Sommer Trudy Goudriaan Landscape Dora Pugliesse Caroline Oakford Leisure World News Arthur Popper Bernard Ascher Physical Properties Tony Marotta Harold Crisp Restaurant Joni Sommer Sandy Marks Security and Transportation Herman Cohen John Barr Tennis Gerry Sommer Sue Sandler Speed Limit 2016 Security Reports The Security Department The following is the investigative reports summary for Jan. 2016-Dec. 2016 would like to remind all resi- Type of Incident Number Type of Incident Number dents that the Leisure World Animal complaints 6 Harassment 3 Boulevard is a one-lane Simple assaults 0 Property damage 38 Burglaries 0 Elevator malfunction 10 roadway in both directions. Deaths 26 Noise complaints 0 The speed limit on the Disoriented residents 20 Thefts or missing objects 24 boulevard is 30 mph and Disturbances 3 Trespassing 6 no passing is permitted. Be Domestic disturbances 5 Vandalism 0 patient and do not pass. Falls 85 Vehicle collision w/ injury 6 MC Fire Department calls 51 Vehicle collision w/ damage 26 Damage to gate arms 10 Miscellaneous 29

February 3, 2017 Leisure World News | 9 ❒❒Special Information Technology Committee Committee Reflects on Achievements, Looks Ahead to Goals by Arthur N. Popper and Jim Leong that, if resolved, could lead the best service options tion or complete financial to substantial cost savings for cable TV and broad- transactions. or over a year, the Special for the Mutuals, and far more band internet that may be Information Technology efficient and effective use of considered when the current Drones FAdvisory Committee has technology. Several Mutuals Comcast contract expires in While commercial use of worked to improve the quality were paying for internet about four years. A change in drones is highly restricted by of technology available both to services they no longer service may require changes the Federal Aviation Admin- residents and administration. needed, and changes in printer in the LW Trust documents to istration, several committee The committee strives to and computer hardware could allow for companies to install members are learning to educate the community also result in savings. The fiber or other equipment, so operate drones with the goal of about the various projects it’s committee also suggested a legal issues will be considered using them to examine hard- spearheading, with the aim means for enabling the high- as well as technology and cost. to-reach areas of our property of making them accessible to rise Mutuals to take advantage and to get aerial perspectives everyone. While a long way of management’s plans for a Public Wi-Fi to enhance ground-based from achieving the goals set new phone system. The committee commends surveys. forth in its multi-year Strategic The committee is also management’s recent tech- Plan, the committee has made exploring ways to improve cell nology initiatives, which New for 2017 considerable progress. phone signal, such as adding include a modern admin- The Leisure World Commu- at least one high-rise rooftop istrative phone system and nity Corporation Strategic Plan Contributions antenna. Committee members the ongoing installation of for Leisure World included The committee launched performed a rudimentary test public access Wi-Fi in the the reaffirmation of the a network assessment of the that confirmed the adequacy of restaurants, Woodshop and committee’s new name, with IT operations for each of the cell phone signal coverage for Computer Learning Center. a 2.5-year mandate and the 10 high-rise Mutuals and emergency alert pendants. Wi-Fi in public areas such as addition of four new members Montgomery Mutual. The the clubhouses is not secured to help broaden the commit- comprehensive review resulted Internet and Cable TV and should never be used to tee’s range of expertise. in identifying numerous issues The committee is exploring share confidential informa- I WILL Feb. 9: MVA Mobile Office Returns HEAR eed to do business with Maryland’s Motor Vehicle Administration? The MVA on Wheels returns to Leisure BETTER N World on Thursday, Feb. 9. The van will be located in the Clubhouse II parking lot, where the hours of operation are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Services offered include renewal of non-commercial driver’s THIS licenses, Maryland photo identification cards and vehicle registra- tion. You also can obtain a duplicate driver’s license, a certified copy of a driving record, disability placards, substitute stickers, return tags YEAR and duplicate registrations, as well as apply for a change of address. If you need to register to vote and/or want to register as an organ donor, you can do that at the mobile office, too.

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10 | Leisure World News February 3, 2017 Leisure World Snow Plan 2017 Blueprint for a Safe and Healthy Winter hen Montgomery County by the primary access paths Clearing Snowbound Vehicles overseeing snow-removal Wauthorities announce for apartment-style buildings McFall & Berry’s contracted operations, calls will be a snow emergency, snow and individual units (primary services do not include shoveling monitored and prioritized emergency restrictions become access means from main out parked vehicles. on a regular basis around the effective in Leisure World as entrance to parking lot). In If necessary, call a relative, clock. Calls will be returned well. apartment-style buildings, if friend or neighbor to request as quickly as possible Leisure World is private you do not use the front door help. Another option is to use according to urgency. property encompassing 55 as primary access because the services of individuals who • Call the Daily Events Line miles of roads and walkways. of a disability, call Grounds will do the work for a fee. (301-598-1313) for up-to- The county or state provides Department (301-598-1314) to Security requires anyone date snow-related informa- no assistance during a snow arrange special clearing. wanting to shovel out cars for a tion, including trash pickup, emergency. Machine clearing of perim- fee to register with the Grounds bus scheduling, cancellation eter walks and other long Department at (301-598-1314). of Clubhouse I and II events, When Snow Begins to Fall stretches of walks will be done The Grounds Department activities, and facility The first priority is to provide concurrently. Since machine maintains a list of individuals closings. continual access for rescue clearing is much faster, these who have been pre-approved. If vehicles and automobiles long walks may be completed you know of anyone interested Updates required by residents to obtain before hand-shoveling crews in providing this service, have • Call the Daily Events emergency medical care. The have reached other primary that person call the Grounds Line (301-598-1313) for Medical Center will be given top access walks. Department as soon as possible. up-to-date snow-related priority at all times. The snow plan calls for The Grounds Department will information, including trash Snowplows will clear primary access to a primary roadway provide identification cards. pickup, bus scheduling, access roadways, parking lots including sidewalks: Security requests that you report cancellation of Clubhouse I and driveways in the following • within 24 hours after the any individuals who do not have and II events, activities, and order: precipitation has ended proper ID. facility closings. • Through Streets - Ross- for snowfalls of 12” or less, The Grounds Department • Check the Leisure World moor Boulevard, South • within 36 hours after the does not set shoveling fees, closed circuit TV Channel and North Leisure World precipitation has ended nor is it responsible for any 972 for snow-removal Boulevards, Interlachen for snowfalls of 12-24” damages that may be incurred. updates. Updates can also Drive, Norbeck Boulevard, • within 48 hours after the be found on the website Gleneagles Drive, Chiswick precipitation has ended When you Need Medical (lwmc.com) by clicking on Court, Connecticut Avenue, for snowfalls of more than Attention General Information, then Kelmscot Drive, Hyde Park 24” • Call 911 for all medical Snow Removal and Snow Drive, Twin Branches Drive, emergencies. Removal Plan (http:// Fitzhugh Lane, Tarkington Parking Restrictions • Notify the Grounds www.lwmc.com/gen-info/ Lane, Prince Frederick Way, During the snow emer- Department (301-598- snow-removal/snow-re- Pine Orchard Drive and gency, do not park on streets 1314) at least three hours moval-plan.html). Pennfield Circle. designated as a Snow Emer- in advance of a medical • Do not call McFall & Berry’s • Primary Access Roads gency Route. These include appointment that you are office for routine informa- - Fiske Drive and Terrace, Rossmoor Boulevard, Leisure unable to reschedule. Make tion, complaints or sched- Edelmar Drive and Terrace, World Boulevard, Gleneagles sure your medical facility uling issues. Ludham Drive, Forest Edge Drive, Chiswick Court, Inter- will be open; do not make and Glade Drives, Vantage lachen Drive, Norbeck Boule- any assumptions that it will Some Additional Advice Hill Road, Bramblewood vard and Connecticut Avenue. be. • In preparation for a poten- Drive, Bassett Lane and Glen Do not park in Reserved • Call the Grounds Depart- tial snow emergency, now is Eagles Drive. or Visitors parking spaces in ment to have your name a good time to stock up on • Remaining named your parking lot. Your Mutual placed on a snow-clearance essentials such as food and “Courts,” “Squares,” may have designated these priority list if you have an medicines, and other items “Terraces” and “Ways” spaces as areas for snow ongoing critical medical such as batteries and reading that serve a dozen or more handling. Residents affected requirement such as dialysis, materials. Be prepared to units. will be contacted by their oxygen, chemotherapy or keep at least one week’s • Driveways providing Mutual to move their vehicles radiation. supply of essentials on hand access to less than a dozen to assigned temporary parking • Call the Main Gate (301- during the winter months. dwelling units. spaces prior to snow removal. 598-1044) to report stuck • During a snow emergency, The director of Security & vehicles or accidents. if you are in doubt about When the Snow Stops Falling Transportation or a special • Calls to the Grounds Depart- venturing from your resi- Shoveling crews will start police officer (SPO) can assist ment should be limited to dence, it is best not to go out. clearing entrances and side- in identifying a resident critical issues related to the Also, wait until conditions walks at the Clubhouses and whose automobile may be snow emergency. Due to the are safe before putting Administration Building, if the obstructing snow-removal high volume of calls and the out trash or retrieving facilities are open, followed operations. department’s need to be out newspapers.

This information is provided by the Grounds Department and may also be found on the Leisure World website (lwmc.com) in the General Information section under Snow Removal Plan.

February 3, 2017 Leisure World News | 11 Residents' FORUM ably foreseeable Administration A secondary, but important functions. Previous analyses reason given for destroying our showed how current space can historic building is the oppor- be better utilized and discon- tunity to create better parking tinuing the bank would provide access to Clubhouse I and our even more room. Reconfiguring restaurants. Although not LETTERSnot as common as they were, Retain our Historic the space in the expansive and studied, I believe that closer, we have five bank branches just minimally useful “atrium” would easier, more accessible parking Administration outside our front gate – as we provide an added bonus. Consid- could be created without the Building have grocery stores, barbers, ering better use of office space in “destroy and build” plan now hairdressers, package stores, dry the two Clubhouses should also being pursued. Re-grading cleaners, etc. They are within he letters published in be further examined. the land now identified for easy reach by driving, walking Possible “code problems” the replacement building the Jan. 6 Residents’ or using our Leisure World Forum raise important and harmful asbestos have could provide the parking T buses. Leisure World resident been cited as reasons to destroy advantages without the new questions for residents about fees provide this bus service, and the Administration Building our lovely, historic building. building. there is no additional user fee. Although no engineering anal- All of this having been said, it and the ways it can better serve Without a bank and without the community. For several ysis has been done, we now is time for other residents who a real estate presence – the know that Clubhouse I, built by have opinions about Leisure years numerous discussions, Board made the decision not to suggestions and analyses have the same architect, in the same World’s future direction to continue the real estate office era, has been quite successfully speak out. Now is the time – been considered by various years ago – more than adequate committees regarding these updated (at a comparatively before the bulldozers arrive. space already exists in the small cost). – Bob Namovicz matters. Many were not current building to meet reason- endorsed due to then current facts, but some of the important facts have now changed. Recent Mark C. Wimsatt news that Bank of America has Residents’ Forum Guidelines from the Leisure World News Advisory Committee left, and another local bank Painting Interior/Exterior has declined to replace it, has Leisure World News welcomes submissions from its readers. raised the need to reopen these We will publish as many as possible to reflect the widest span of discussions. Leisure World References Leisure World community issues. To increase your chances for • Affordable Quality Retaining a bank within the publication, please follow the guidelines below: gates of Leisure World has • Excellent References • Free Estimates

been stated as a “given.” Plans WINTER DISCOUNTS! Guidelines for Letter Writers for the new Administration 1. Residents’ Forum (RF) will be published. Building include space for submissions must be emailed • Editing is not to be confused a bank. However, modern 301-828-6500 ([email protected]) or deliv- banking has reduced the need with censorship. LW News Serving Leisure World for ered to the LW News Office. welcomes constructive criticism for the in-person bank trips that over 30 years. were common 50 years ago. 2. RF submissions must state (or praise), as long as it is clearly Although bank branches are MHIC 10165 Bonded/Insured the writer’s name, address, identified as “opinion” and telephone number, and email adheres to all other guidelines address, if any, but if the mate- for LW News. rial is published, it will include 4. Receipt of RF submissions only the writer’s name. will be confirmed by email or 3. RF submissions must adhere telephone. to all General Guidelines, 5. If an RF submission refers to including but not limited to: another source, such as an • Material must be of interest article in another publication, and value to the community, a press release, a legal opinion, respectful and in good taste, etc., a copy of that source must clear, concise, accurate, be provided for verification non-repetitive, relevant, and and reference. avoid personal attacks. 6. RF submissions are strictly • All submissions will be the opinion of the writer. subject to editing. Writers 7. Issues that relate only to a will have the opportunity to specific resident, a specific approve substantive pre-pub- Mutual, or a specific club, lication edits. group or organization are not • LW News does not guarantee appropriate for the RF. when or if any submission See full LW News Guidelines and Board Standing Rules at lwmc.com.

12 | Leisure World News February 3, 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 Offi ce. DAY TRIPS Udvar Hazy Center, Chantilly, VA Springfest in Ocean City MD Sat., 3/11, 9:05 am-3:05 pm ...... $48.00 per person Sat., 5/6, 7:45 am-9:00 pm ...... $60.00 per person Docent lead “Highlight” tour and transportation included. Think Spring! This event is held at Ocean City Inlet and it features arts and craft vendors, popular entertainment and a variety of delicious food. "Jonah" at Sight & Sound Theater Transportation only. Sat., 3/11, 9:45 am-8:30 pm ...... $152.00 per person “New” African American History and Culture Museum Trip includes: motorcoach transportation, lunch at Hershey Farms and admission to the show. Mon., 5/8, 8:45 am-3:30 pm ...... $35.00 per person Philadelphia Flower Show Join us for a day of exploring and discovering this recently opened museum. Thurs., 3/16 or Fri., 3/17, 7:45 am-7:45 pm Transportation only. $84.00 per person The theme of the show is "Holland." Lunch on your own. SPOTLIGHT ON... Coffee and Concert At the Kennedy Center Celebrate Someone Special in Hershey! Fri., 3/17, 9:30 am-3:00 pm ...... $86.00 per person Sat., 5/13, 8 am-7:45 pm ...... $109.00 per person Join us as Christoph Eschenbach conducts Bruckner's titantic "First This outing starts at Hershey Chocolate World before heading to the Symphony" on a program that also features NSO Concertmaster Nurit Hotel Hershey, a historical landmark, for an elegant buffet lunch in the Bar-Josef in Mozart's celebrated "Third Violin Concerto". Prior to the Circular Dining Room! Then wander through the Gardens that over the concert, a continental breakfast buffet will be available for purchase in course of 75 years has blossomed from a small garden of roses into 23 the KC Cafe from 10-11:15 a.m. acres of botanical beauty. At the end of the day, walk amongst 500+ butterfl ies from around the world in the tropical Butterfl y Atrium. Dutch Apple Theatre “My Fair Lady” Wed., 3/29, 9:30 am-6:15 pm ...... $110.00 per person Trip includes: Buffet lunch, show and motorcoach transportation. MULTI-DAY TRIPS Myrtle Beach "Spring Fling" JFK’s Cape Cod Cherry Blossom Tour March 12-16 (motorcoach) July 16-20 Mon., 4/3, 9:55 am-3:00 pm ...... $75.00 per person Stop at some memorials in Washington, D.C., while taking in the cherry Charleston, Savannah, Jekyll Alaska Adventure Cruise blossoms in bloom! Lunch to follow at Carmine’s included. Island July 16-28 April 1-7 (motorcoach) Yellowstone, Grand Tetons Odyssey Cherry Blossom Cruise International Tattoo & Mt. Rushmore Tues., 4/4, 9:15 am-3:15 pm ...... $105.00 per person April 26-28 (motorcoach) Aug. 3-11 Enjoy a leisurely luncheon aboard the Odyssey for a cruise along the Potomac River viewing the world famous cherry blossoms. Transportation and lunch on Discover Switzerland, Austria Smoky Mountains the cruise included. and Bavaria August 27-31 April 26-May 5 New Orleans "Saturday Night Fever" at Riverside Theater Mohegan Sun Sept 11-14 (fl y-drive) Wed., 4/5, 9:45 am-6:30 pm ...... $109.00 per person June 12-15 (motorcoach) Based on the 1977 hit movie that featured and popularized the disco Colorado’s Historic Trains music of the BeeGees – go back in time with "Stayin’ Alive," "You Should Montreal & Quebec Sept. 15-23 June 18-24 (motorcoach) be Dancing," "How Deep is Your Love" and many more great hits. Grab Best of New England your bell bottoms and disco boots and join us for a dancing good time! Oct. 13-17 Meal included. Train Tracks of West Virginia June 22-25 Kennedy Center & Phillips Collection Mon., 4/24, 9:30 am-3:05 pm ...... $59.00 per person CRUISES Start your day with a docent lead tour of the Kennedy Center. Lunch on your own at the Kennedy Center before heading over to the Phillips Celebrity Summit, Cape Liberty, NJ, Canada & New Collection for a self-guided tour of this museum. England Wolf Sanctuary Sept. 10 – 14 nights Tues., 4/25, 7:15 am-5:15 pm ...... $99.00 per person We can book any cruise line anywhere you want to cruise. This trip is a guided tour of an amazing Wolf Sanctuary! It will be outdoors and you will meet a pack! Wear comfortable shoes. Trip includes: motorcoach transportation, admission to Sanctuary, guided tour and lunch. CASINO TRIPS Hollywood Casino, Charleston, WV Fearless Women of Frederick Wed., 4/26, 9:00am-3:00pm ...... $85.00 per person Friday, Feb. 24, 2017 10:00 am-5:30 pm Start the day off at the Frederick Visitor Center. Then take a tour of the $38.00 per person $15.00 slot play offer. Historical Society of Frederick County. This is a guided tour with special exhibits. End the day with a plated lunch featuring a special guest at the * Slot play and promotions come directly from the casino and subject Carriage House Inn in Emmitsburg. to change.* (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 Offi ce, 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 fi nd 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 offi ce is open. February 3, 2017 Leisure World News | 13 Events & ENTERTAINMENT ■■Fireside Forum BLACK HISTORY MONTH Feb. 5: The Library of ■■League of Women Voters Congress with David Mao Feb. 8: The Paul by Jonas Weiss The Library, located in Washington, D.C., is open to Edmonson Story avid S. Mao, deputy the public and provides free, librarian of Congress, one-hour tours of the Jefferson he Rossmoor discussion he farmed and established his discusses the Library’s Building. It is worth a trip just group of the League family. Dservice to the Congress and to see the building’s architecture T of Women Voters is All residents and their to the American people at a and symbolic art. excited to present a program guests are invited to join us Fireside Forum Before becoming on the Edmonson family. Paul on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at program on Sunday, acting librarian Edmonson was set free by his 10:15 a.m. in Clubhouse I for Feb. 5, at 2:30 p.m. and then deputy owner’s will, then purchased a glance at this lesser-known in the Clubhouse II librarian, David land in the Norbeck area of story of our area’s history. auditorium. Mao was the Montgomery County, where – Elaine A. Apter The Library of law librarian of Congress is the Congress and ■■Leisure World Association for African research library managed the oper- American Culture (LWAAAC) that serves the ation and policy U.S. Congress administration of and is the de facto the Law Library. Feb. 17: ‘Black Images/ national library for He is a graduate our country. The David S. Mao, courtesy of George Wash- Black Reflections’ Library’s collections photo ington University are the largest in the where he majored world and include research mate- in international affairs. He has Performance rials from all parts of the world. a law degree from Georgetown esidents are invited to through vignettes and songs Mao discusses how we might University and a master’s in an encore performance accompanied by music and use this institution and enjoy its library science from The Cath- R of “Black Images/Black dances by students of the valuable resources, as well as how olic University of America. Reflections” on Friday, Feb. 17, Kuumba Academy Charter the Library is adapting to the new Steve Kline is the host for the at 4 p.m. in the Clubhouse II School in Washington, D.C. electronic environment. speaker. auditorium. The presentation is an The program is a Black international, award-winning ■■Lions Club of Leisure World History Chronicle written and production that is free and open performed by award-winning to all residents. No tickets are playwright Kelsey E. Collie, with required. Feb. 11: Spend an updated material presented –Patricia Means Evening with Lovestory by Arthur Hooker styled vocal production that Feb. 25: ‘Slam’ Kicks and Carmiller Dorsey pays tribute to all the greats: Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, ions Club invites Elvis, Etta James, Marvin Off Movie Series residents to spend an Gaye, Diana Ross and many The association’s first movie Sohn and Saul Williams, son Lunforgettable evening more. Audience members can series feature is Saturday, Feb. of Club president, Juanita with the incomparable, high- feel free to sit, stand or get 25, at 3 p.m. in the Clubhouse Sealy-Williams. energy singing duo, Lovestory. up close and personal to the II auditorium. “Slam” is an As a husband and wife performers, and dance the The feature, emotionally vocal team, they engage and night away. “Slam,” (1 hour charged, uplifting entertain their audiences with “T.A. & D,” as they call 40 minutes, film about a talented amazing renditions of jazz, themselves, are the power- drama, rated R for young man in Wash- Motown and soul classics. house vocal performers language, sex and ington, D.C., who Lovestory performs on behind Lovestory, singing live brief violence) is a discovers himself Saturday, Feb. 11, from 6-9 to professionally prerecorded 1998 independent through the love of a p.m. in the Clubhouse I music while performing with film that won prizes woman and spoken Crystal Ballroom. Tickets are an infectious energy that at the Cannes Film word poetry, or $20 per person, plus a can consumes listeners with each Festival and the “slamming.” of food at the door. Tickets exciting rendition. Sundance Film Admission is free are on sale now and can be Learn more about Lovestory Festival, as well as and opened to all purchased at the E&R office in by visiting their facebook page the IFP Gotham/ residents and their Clubhouse I. Checks only. at (www.facebook.com/pg/ Perry Ellis Breakthrough guests. No tickets are required. Lovestory is a theatrically lovestoryduo). Award for its stars, Sonja –Patricia Means 14 | Leisure World News February 3, 2017 Feb. 12: February ■■Ballroom Dance Club Favorites with Feb. 25: Dancing with the Helmut Licht Trio Jerry Allen he next dance of the Ballroom Dance Club is Saturday, Feb. T 25, from 7:30-10:30 p.m. in the Clubhouse I Crystal Ballroom. The Helmut Licht Trio returns with a vocalist. Bandleader Helmut Licht is a multi-talented artist and writer, and a Peabody Conservatory- trained musician. The club eagerly anticipates dancing once again to Helmut’s music. As usual, the dress code is dressy dresses for the ladies, and coats and ties for the gentlemen. We will renew annual memberships of $10 per person at the dance. Admittance to each dance for members remains at $10 per person, and $15 per person for non-members and guests. All residents and guests are welcome at the dances. Please make reservations prior to the dance with Irmgard Patrick at Jerry Allen. Courtesy photo (301-598-2984). – Joyce Hendrix

he E&R Department is overlapping streams with pleased to welcome back favorites such as “My Funny T jazz pianist Jerry Allen. Valentine,” “Body and Soul” He returns on Sunday, Feb. 12, and “My Romance,” along at 7 p.m. to perform on stage in with the works of composers FAMILY FOOT & ANKLE the Clubhouse II auditorium. such as Duke Ellington, Billy ASSOCIATES OF MARYLAND His program is a musical Strayhorn, Fats Waller, and celebration of Valentine’s Day Horace Silver. Of course, Family Foot and Ankle Associates of Maryland would like to thank you for over 30 years as your Podiatrists in the and Black History Month. there will be a nod to ragtime Medical Center in the Leisure World community. America’s legacy of popular and blues to honor the roots As of September 28, 2016, we will no longer be providing Podiatry services at the Medical Center. music includes a wealth of of jazz. We encourage all of our current and previous patients from the Medical Center in the Leisure World community songs of love and romance as On Feb. 12, follow your to visit us for their Podiatry care in our other o ces just down the road in Kensington, Olney and Silver Spring. well as a rich repertoire from dinner with a relaxing We look forward to continuing our relationship with many of you, African-American composers evening of jazz favorites. Drs. Christopher Farnworth, Michael Frank and Marc Goldberg who have defined the very Tickets are $8 per person character of what we know as and are available in the E&R American music. Allen’s jazz office in both clubhouses. OLNEY OFFICE KENSINGTON OFFICE SILVER SPRING OFFICE interpretations will celebrate Please bring your Leisure Oland Professional Center Family Foot & Ankle Associates of Maryland Colewood Centre 3408 Olandwood Ct. Suite 204 3930 Knowles Ave Suite 202 10801 Lockwood Dr. Suite 260 both of these sometimes World ID. Olney, MD 20832 Kensington, MD 20895 Silver Spring, MD 20901 Phone: (301) 924-5044 Phone: (301) 942-8110 Phone: (301)439-0300 Fax: (301) 924-5933 Fax: (301) 942-8530 Fax: (301)681-1488

■■Sock Hop Group Feb. 18: Dance the Night Away he Sock Hop Group hosts its next dance on Saturday, Feb. 18, from T 7-10 p.m. in Clubhouse II. For your listening and dancing pleasure, DJs Ernie and Karen Poland of Take Two Entertainment are providing the music of Motown – the ’50s, ’60s and www.MarylandFeet.com ’70s. Join us in the fun. Admission is only $5 per person. Feel free to bring your own beverages and snacks. Any questions? Contact Doug Brasse at (301-448- 8708) or ([email protected]). — Doug Brasse www.lwmc.com/lwnews

February 3, 2017 Leisure World News | 15 ■■Education and Recreation Department Feb. 28: A Dixieland Express Mardi Gras he E&R Department winter. Most members of the brings back the band are also members of the TDixieland Express to PRJC, which supports tradi- perform for its annual Fat tional jazz for the Washington Tuesday performance, Tuesday, area. Feb. 28. Doors to the Clubhouse The band is very versatile, I Crystal Ballroom open at 6:30 playing more than just tradi- p.m. with music and dancing tional jazz, including many from 7:30-9 p.m. numbers suitable for dancing The Express plays true tradi- as well as listening. tional jazz Dixieland sound The Dixieland Express is lead with authentic six instrumen- by resident and trombonist tation plus vocals and piano. John Stewart with Les Elkins Most members of the band on cornet and vocals, Kirt also frequent New Orleans, the Vener on clarinet, Merle Biggin mecca for Dixieland music for on tuba and Joel Albert on not only the country, but also drums. Rick Elridge is perhaps the world. the most versatile member of Front row, from left: Merl Biggin on tuba; Joel Alpert on drums; Rick Eldridge Several members of the band the band, performing banjo, on banjo, vocals, and klaxophone (the klaxophone is not pictured). Back row, have also sat in with such well- piano, vocals and sometimes from left: Les Elkins on cornet; resident John Stewart on trombone and Kirt known venues as Preservation an instrument he invented just Verner on clarinet. Photo by Joel Albert Hall and Fritzels, and with for this band: the Klaxophone! the Dukes of Dixieland on the All members of the band are have the crowd dancing and per person. The cost includes Steamship Natchez. regulars, meaning that they marching to the sound of New light hors d’oeuvres; a cash bar The Dixieland Express play with the same group of Orleans-style Dixieland music will also be available. So, join has recently been featured at musicians that allows for a from beginning to end. Be sure your friends and celebrate Fat the Potomac River Jazz Club more cohesive, traditional jazz to wear your beads and colorful Tuesday together. (PRJC). Last year, the band sound. attire, and bring handkerchiefs Tickets are available in both also did a Mardi Gras gig for The band has some surprises to twirl to the music! clubhouse E&R offices. Please the PRJC and will again this for the audience and will Tickets for this event are $15 bring your Leisure World ID. Venture Into terrItorY

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16 | Leisure World News February 3, 2017 ■■Hispanos de Leisure World ■■Jewish Residents of Leisure World Feb. 10: ‘Nonna’s Trip’ Feb. 23 Movie Matinee: ispanos de Leisure beloved late husband. ‘Fabulous Fashionistas’ World present the Worried that she won’t H Mexican movie, remember the trip anyway, by David Firestone of her generation are still “Nonna’s Trip” her family devises working into their sixties (“El Viaje de a scheme to grant he movie, “Fabulous and seventies; many of them la Nonna,” Nonna’s last Fashionistas” (2013, 1 have no intention of retiring. 2007, 1 hour 33 wishes – only this T hour, documentary, no They are still active and they minutes, comedy/ family’s vacation rating) screens on Thursday, still take interest in how they drama, rated PG, won’t exactly Feb. 23, at 1:30 p.m. in the look, dressing with their own Spanish with entail leaving Clubhouse II auditorium. style. They are physically English subtitles) home. Tickets are $7 per person fitter and more active than on Friday, Feb. Members and (checks only, payable to previous generations. 10, at 3 p.m. in all residents JRLW), and are available at Two of the women Clubhouse I. are welcome to the E&R office in Clubhouse I. featured in the film include In this enter- attend. Come The film’s director, Sue a 71-year-old boutique taining story, early; seating Bourne, noted that people employee and an 87-year-old the increasingly is limited. who choreographed “The forgetful Nonna Refreshments are Phantom of the Opera.” wants to make a trip from available and donations are They all embrace a love of Mexico to Italy so she can suggested. fashion for all occasions. visit the birthplace of her –Carlos Montorfano The film is co-sponsored by the Jewish Residents of Leisure World and the Bender ■■Education and Recreation Department Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington’s Coming Sunday Afternoon at the Movies of Age Program. Feb. 26: ‘Race’ 2017 Movie Schedule he E&R Department ican man, Jesse Owens, shat- Sponsored by the E&R Department is pleased to present tered that dream with a display Movies are FREE and shown for your enjoyment in the Clubhouse II Auditorium. Please “Sunday Afternoon at the of athleticism that resulted in pick up your tickets (limit two per person) on the date indicated below at either Club- T house I or II. Please bring your Leisure World ID and remember tickets can go fast. Movies.” The movies are shown four gold medals. This film tells at 2 p.m in the Clubhouse II his story, with Stephan James Show Date & Time Movie Tickets Available auditorium. as Jesse Owens, and Feb. 16, 1 p.m. The Choice SOLD OUT On Sunday, Feb. Jason Sudeikis as 26, the featured Larry Snyder, Owens’ Feb. 26, 2 p.m. Race Feb. 7 film is “Race” field and track coach March 16, 1 p.m. Brooklyn Feb. 21 (2016, 2 hours 14 from Ohio State March 26, 2 p.m. Nina March 7 minutes, biography/ University. drama/sport, rated Sunday movie Movies are subject to change. PG-13 for thematic screenings are for elements and your enjoyment; language). there is no charge. Free tickets, limit Be sure to pick up Coming in 2017 two per person, are your ticket(s) in The E&R Department is pleased to provide the following programs. required and can be advance if you plan Sun., Feb. 12, 7 p.m. Jerry Allen, pianist obtained from the to attend. Please Tues., Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m. Mardi Gras with The Dixieland E&R office in either Clubhouse note that no one will be seated Express I or II, beginning Tuesday, Feb. after 2 p.m. 7, at 8:30 a.m. Please bring Donations to help cover Thurs., March 9, 1:30 p.m. Steve Friedman on “The Silver your Leisure World ID. the expenses associated Screen” While Hitler saw the 1936 with the presentations are Fri., March 17, 7 p.m. St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with Berlin Olympics as an oppor- gratefully accepted. A basket The Brothers Flanagan tunity to demonstrate Aryan will be available for your Watch Leisure World News for more information on these and other supremacy, one African-Amer- contribution. upcoming programs throughout the year. Interested in advertising in the Leisure World News? For information, email [email protected] Leisure World News OF MARYLAND

February 3, 2017 Leisure World News | 17 ■■Foundation of Leisure World ■■Education and Recreation Department March 6: ‘Grand Train March 9: How the Tour of Switzerland’ Silver Screen Created he Foundation of Leisure World screens a New Broadway T the Small World Production of “Real Rail Musical Adventures: Grand Train teve Friedman returns Tour of Switzerland” as part to Clubhouse I on of its Travel Video Series on Thursday, March 9, at Monday, March 6, at 2 p.m. in S 1:30 p.m. for this continuing the Clubhouse II auditorium. series of programs on the In the 60-minute docu- history of Broadway. This mentary, television host and time, through song and lifelong traveler Jeff Wilson lecture, he delves into how leads viewers on a train the Silver Screen created the journey through Switzerland with stops in many exciting cities new Broadway musical. A and towns. The event is free and open to all residents and their Washington, D.C., resident, guests. Friedman is a trained classical Foundation of Leisure World is a 501(c)3 non-profit organiza- tenor and has performed tion that derives its funding from resident donations. many musical theater roles – Bob Stromberg from “Camelot” and “Damn Steve Friedman. Photo by Leisure Yankees” to “Sweeney Todd.” World News It was through performing in musicals and his love of Tickets are $5 per person and musical theater that he devel- go on sale on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at Leisure World News oped a desire to lecture on the 8:30 a.m. in the E&R offices in history and development of the Clubhouse I and II. Please bring OF MARYLAND Broadway musical. your Leisure World ID.

18 | Leisure World News February 3, 2017 ■■Education and Recreation Department March 17: Celebrate How to Visit with St. Paddy’s Day with Someone Who has The Brothers Flanagan Dementia A Free Dementia Education Seminar

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et The Brothers Flanagan that includes a broad range of put a little Irish in your styles and genres — everything Lday! from show tunes, Americana, and The singing quartet returns traditional barbershop quartet to Leisure World on St. Patrick’s favorites to patriotic music. Day, Friday, March 17, for a 7 They perform across the p.m. performance of Irish and Washington metropolitan area at Irish-American favorites in the private and public functions. Clubhouse II auditorium. They never forget their roots, The Brothers Flanagan have and performances around St. entertained audiences in the Patrick’s Day are the highlight of Washington, D.C., area since their season. 1990. Robert Bunning founded Tickets for this fun evening are the group to focus on Irish $7 per person and go on sale on music, but over the years their Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 8:30 a.m. in repertoire has grown along with the E&R offices in Clubhouse I their popularity. and II. The group performs both a Please bring your Leisure Featuring Guest Speaker cappella and accompanied music World ID. Meg McKenna, RN Holy Cross Medical Adult Day Center Do you find it difficult visiting someone with a Rockville Little Theater presents dementia diagnosis? THE MIRACLE WORKER Are you at a loss for what to say or what to do? Fridays and Saturdays, Feb. 3, 4, 10 and 11 at 8 p.m.; Sundays, Feb. 5 and 12 at 2 p.m. Do you think just because someone may not TICKETS: $22; $20 (SENIORS 62+ & STUDENTS) remember you or the past that you need not visit Duquesne University presents them? THE TAMBURITZANS LIVE There are many communication tips and ideas Saturday, Feb. 18 at 2 and 8 p.m. for visiting you can use to make your visiting TICKETS: TIER 1 – $38; $33/SENIORS; TIER 2 – $35; $30/SENIORS time enjoyable for all. Join us for this informative Victorian Lyric Opera Company presents seminar to learn practical tips and ideas on creating LA PERICHOLE (in English) meaningful moments when visiting with someone Friday and Saturdays, Feb. 24, 25, Mar. 3 & 4 at living with dementia. 8 p.m.; Sundays, Feb. 26 & Mar. 5 at 2 p.m. TICKETS: $28 ADULTS; $24 SENIORS; $20 STUDENTS F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre Great performances in the neighborhood. Memory Care Community Rockville Civic Center Park • 603 Edmonston Drive, arden-courts.com/SilverSpring Rockville, MD 20851 • Box Office: 240-314-8690 Get Into It Tickets online: www.rockvillemd.gov/theatre

Leisure World News 19 10884_Silver Spring_4.687x13.25.indd 1 February 3, 2017 12/6/16 9:42 |AM Health & FITNESS ■■Patients Rights Council of Leisure World What We Do: Bylaws of the Organization by Mary Ann Johnston and present recommendations and encouraged us to solicit given to the hospital physician to to our membership for their information from Maryland receive these services; the patient, he next meeting of the input and approval. We will Against Physician Assisted family or other health care worker Patients Rights Council continue to keep members Suicide, so we can learn more may request the consultation T of Leisure World is and residents informed about about impending legislation. order. There is no outpatient Wednesday, March 8, at 1:30 attempts to legalize physician-as- Their website is (www.StopAs- palliative care clinic at MedStar p.m. in Clubhouse I. All residents sisted suicide in Maryland and sistedSuicideMD.org). Montgomery Medical Center, and guests are welcome to elsewhere. but we hope they have one in the attend. Palliative Care future she probably shouldn’t Legislation Our January speaker was Dr. speak for hospital. Mission The Maryland General Ashlei Lowery, medical director The palliative care team can The Patients Rights Council Assembly introduced bills in of the Palliative Care Program at now suggest follow up care with held its organizational meeting 2015 and 2016 that would MedStar Montgomery Medical home health, rehabilitation and submitted its bylaws to legalize physician-assisted Center, who gave us information services or hospice after discharge Leisure World in March 2011. suicide, but these bills died in about services we can expect from from the hospital. There is no cost The bylaws state that the committee. A similar bill was the palliative care team when a to the patient for these services; purpose of the Council is to expected to be introduced in the patient is in the hospital. Palli- they are fully covered by Medi- educate residents on end-of-life Maryland General Assembly on ative care focuses on providing care and other insurance. Lowery issues and to oppose attempts Wednesday, Jan. 25. relief from symptoms, and the informed us about advance to legalize physician assisted pain and stress of a severe illness. directive forums that are held at suicide and/or euthanasia. Speaker The goal is to improve the quality MedStar Montgomery Medical Members of the board will Jennifer Briemann from the of life for both the patient and Center, and Council members meet this month to clarify and Maryland Catholic Conference family. are enthusiastic about forming a expand on our group’s purposes, spoke to our group in November A consultation order must be similar forum in Leisure World.

■■Parkinson’s Support Group ■■Stroke Support Group Feb. 8: Next Meeting Speaker to Discuss he next Stroke Support Group meeting is Wednesday, Yoga, Meditation Feb. 8, at 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse II. Fun and Fancy Theatre Group will perform for members and guests. by Ray Weil of Maryland. T She is a Certified Ayurveda The group’s last meeting featured a speaker from the construction company Get A Grip, who talked about new he next meeting of the wellness counselor and grad- and useful ideas for making one’s home safe from potential Parkinson’s Support uated as the only non-physi- falls. T Group is Tuesday, Feb. cian in the Ayurveda Medi- The latest information from the MedStar Montgomery 14, at 3 p.m. in Clubhouse cine Training Program at Medical Center about recognizing a stroke is an elaboration II. Speaker Anne Contee will the University of Maryland’s on the old acronym, FAST, now changed to BE FAST - consider and discuss possible integrated health school of Balance, Eyes, Face, Arms, Speech and Time. positive interrelationships medicine in collaboration All are welcome to join the group. We are happy to share between Parkinson’s with Maharishi University in stroke information with anyone who might need it! disease and the practice of Fairfield, Iowa. – Sally MacDonald meditation, mindfulness and In addition to her many yoga. teaching activities, Anne is LW TOP OFFICE PRODUCER Born in India, Contee the founder of the White Leisure WorLd PLaza grew up in a household and Lotus Wellness Center in Maynard E. Turow family devoted to the belief College Park, Maryland. Agent 18 years...Listings, Resales, New Sales in and practice of yoga and Following the main presen- meditation. tation there will be a business THINKING OF SELLING?? Frustrated with Technology? Or Friends-Relatives Buying? She has continued this meeting and open discussion Living in and working in We Can Help. devotion through the study this community, I give to allow members to raise you the attention to detail Troubleshoot ✦ Support ✦ Instruction and influence of such topics of interest and to your property needs to ✦ All Devices ✦ teachers as Buddha and sell successfully. I know discuss their own treatment the marketplace and can Women owned and operated Mahatma Gandhi. experience. bring you excellent results. Contee earned an MBA As always, the entire January Leisure World Special in management, as well as meeting is open to all who 50% off hourly rate numerous certifications in have an interest in Parkin- (O) 301-598-7500 various types of yoga, and son’s disease. For further Free brochures, Comps, Layouts, Info 202.642.5520 is currently pursuing her information, contact Ray Direct: 301-518-3834 [email protected] master’s in pastoral coun- Weil at (301-598-3447) or [email protected] www.tech-moxie.com seling from Loyola University Website: MaynardTurow.LNF.com ([email protected]). 20 | Leisure World News February 3, 2017 ■■Low Vision Support Group 2017 Kick-Off Program: ‘Facing Change Together’ by Larry Cohen people gain acceptance of and Joan Guberman their new selves and find the supports needed to lead a hanges, as the late fulfilling life with low vision. songsmith David At our next meeting, Braun C Bowie implied, are an discusses services available to inevitable part of life. Among residents through the Leisure the most difficult changes to World social work depart- face is serious loss of vision, ment. She will describe how especially the onset and when to access of blindness. these services as In a very well as available real sense, resources in you become the greater MAYCIE & MILLIE another community. person when The Low Vision you lose your Group’s purpose vision. You must is to help you in your change the way you live and search for a better life with A little bit of mischief the way you think about vision loss. As someone who yourself in relation to others. has low vision, Larry Cohen and a whole lot of magic At some point, you’ll need to can assure you that this life recognize and accept that you exists, with help from the many wo extraordinary women—born many miles are a different person, and good doctors and services apart but brought together by momentous life say goodbye to the old you. available around us. Please join changes—are testaments to the transformational Learning to accept the new us to share your knowledge and T you can be as hard, or harder, strength and learn from others power of friendship. They met within weeks of moving in than losing a friend or a loved in similar situations. to Kensington Park and forged a fast friendship. Maycie one. came to us grieving the loss of her husband of 60 years and Leisure World social worker We meet on the second looking to widen her circle of friends. Millie came to us Wilma Braun, LCSW-C, has Wednesday of the month at 1 years of experience helping p.m. in Clubhouse I. seeking a home close to her husband, who is living in our memory care community. Both share a mischievous twinkle in their eyes, a deep love of family, remarkable resilience and Health & Fitness In Brief a warm sense of humor. The magical spirit of their friendship helps make change less lonely, and it brightens the mood Al-Anon Meeting: Faith Chapel library. For more Al-Anon (for family and information, call Sunny at of all who cross their path. Come meet Maycie and Millie, friends affected by alcoholism) (301-438-2446). and make a new friend at Kensington Park. meets Fridays at 2 p.m. at Our Bereavement Support Lady of Grace Church Parish Group: Have you lost your Center, near Leisure World. spouse? Leisure World Enter through the back door residents meet as a group to (15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver support one another twice a Spring, MD 20906). For more month on Tuesdays, 3-4:30 information, call Bridget at p.m. Sponsored by the Jewish (301-598-3043). Social Service Agency (JSSA) Alcoholics Anonymous Hospice and facilitated by 301-946-7700 (AA): Newcomers welcome. Grace McMillan, LGSW, the 3620 Littledale Road, Kensington, MD 20895 (If outside Leisure World, group meets in the conference www.KensingtonParkSeniorLiving.com check in at the main gate.) room at MedStar Health Independent Living • Assisted Living • Memory Care Meetings are Mondays at noon (3305 N. Leisure World Blvd.). (Step Meeting) and Thursdays To register, call Suzanne at 6 p.m. (Big Book) in Club- Adelman, LCSW-C, JSSA house I. For questions, contact Hospice at (301-816-2683). Join Us for Wellness Wednesdays Laurie at (240-558-4454). Free Blood Pressure Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday at 11am Alzheimer’s Caregivers Testing: Come to Clubhouse I Explore how to live a properly balanced life! Support: The Alzheimer’s for free blood pressure testing, Support Group meets the first available on the first and third RSVP or call for details: and third Wednesday of each Tuesdays of the month from 301-946-7700 or hfl[email protected] month at 3 p.m. in the Inter- 9-11 a.m.

February 3, 2017 Leisure World News | 21 Clubs, Groups & ORGANIZATIONS ■■Rossmoor Camera Club All Creatures Great and Small by Nina Parish some grain. “If you get a great shot, no one will be n Jan. 10, Rossmoor Camera bothered by the grain,” Johnson said. Club hosted a program by Shooting through glass and fences O Don Johnson about how to present particular problems. With glass, photograph zoo animals. Johnson, he recommended getting up as close as past president of both the Frederick possible and trying to photograph an and Gaithersburg camera clubs animal that is farther back in the exhibit and a nationally recognized animal and has a neutral background. With photographer, said photographers don’t fences and bars, he suggested placing have to go on safari to photograph wild the camera in between the bars or animals. parts of the fence, if at all possible. Use He also stated that photographing manual focus to focus on the animal, animals in the wild requires a some- and not on the fencing. what different set of skills than photo- The major advice Johnson gave the graphing them in the zoo. group was to always focus on the eyes Johnson uses a monopod with his of the animal. Wait for eye contact and telescopic lens so that he can move then shoot. Lemurs have great eyes, so it around more easily to follow the they are great to photograph. Gorillas animals’ movements. He wears a dark pose a particular problem due to their shirt so that when shooting through overhanging brow. glass, the shirt is not reflected in the Photographers have to really work Parrot Visiting a Cape Cod Beach. Photo by Jon Fife photo. He will stay in place for as long hard to get their eyes in light, but LW News Color Ad—9.5” w. X 6.625” deep as it takes to get the animal to do some- moving around might help. 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Full Service Leisure World Realtor If this sounds intriguing, then truck on the new surveys, which will be placed in While our own selection of DVDs is Call me at down to Clubhouse II on Monday, Feb. books at checkout, in upcoming weeks. more modest than the public library’s, 13, at 10 a.m. Since we’re not yet a formal 2405062434 for a Suggestions can always be made to any the convenience cannot be beat. library volunteer, as well. club, we can’t reserve a room, but we have Free Market Evaluation always found an available meeting room. A list of newly purchased books is The library is located in Clubhouse of your Leisure World Home All instruments and voices are welcome. of your Leisure World Home posted weekly on the bulletin board, along I. It is open Mondays from 1-4 p.m., So, if you want to jam, join us on Feb. 13. with reader reviews of past selections. Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 Questions? Call Richard Lederman at Profits from greeting card sales are used a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 (301-598-1132). to purchase new books. a.m.-1 p.m. – Richard Lederman Authorized Leisure World Specialist 22 | Leisure World News February 3, 2017 ■■Ceramics Club Featured Artist is ‘Hooked on Ceramics’ by Gail Bragg of Decorative Painters, or SDP, at both international and state anice Handley is our levels. Although the SDP does featured artist for February. not traditionally use ceramic JHandley moved to Leisure pieces on which to paint, she has World in 2015 and joined the found that ceramic bisque lends Ceramics Club in June of that itself well to the techniques and year. Although new to our club, motifs even though it is some- she was no stranger to the arts. what more challenging. Handley recalled her first “I feel almost like I did experience painting at five years when first handed that house old when her father placed a painting brush by my father,” brush in her hand. Handley said. “I love painting on “He mistakenly let me help ceramic bisque. I am hooked on paint the walls in our house; I ceramics!” had begged him to let me help,” she said. “Mother didn’t see what Charities was happening until too late; the The Ceramics Club thanks wall and myself were covered everyone who purchased items Some of Janice Handley’s ceramics pieces on display in Clubhouse II. Photo by with a gray paint. I loved it!” from our studio during 2016. As Gail Bragg. Handley received a bit of a result, we were able to donate a training in public school and at total of $800 to charity: $400 to college in Texas, where she grew the Kensington Fire Department instruction on how to make your going to charity) and at our up. Her real training came from and $400 to MANNA Packs for own ceramic pieces. We welcome website, which can be reached public workshops for decora- Kids. new members, so drop by our via the Leisure World site (www. tive painting beginning in the studio in Clubhouse II. lwmc.com), or directly at (http:// 1990s. While still in Texas, she General Information You can view some of our sites.google.com/site/cccoflei- furthered her decorative painting The Ceramics Club’sLW $10News Color Adceramic—9.5” pieces w. X 6.625” in the giftdeep shop in sureworld/). We hope to see you training by joining the Society annual membership feeBarbara includes Michaluk, our studio Weichert (for saleRealtors with proceeds soon. Run Date Feb. 3, 2017 - Forward Position Please Planning to Buy or Sell in I offer a high level of personalized service and expertise to all my clients.

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24 | Leisure World News February 3, 2017 ■■Rossmoor Art Guild Behind the Scenes, Members and Teachers Make Art Guild Shine by Ann Bolt for teachers and speakers, and plans yearly events. They post policies and he first weekend of February, offer helpful tips to RAG members. RAG the Rossmoor Art Guild (RAG) is always looking for leadership, substi- T will hang the February exhibit tute teachers, fresh ideas, energy and in Clubhouse I. RAG volunteers give spunk. their time and energy to removing and The beautiful artwork that’s created placing the paintings for exhibit in the and displayed would not be possible library every other month and near the without the guidance of our very Clubhouse Grille; but most of the exhibit talented roster of teachers. Helpful is in the hallway near the E&R office. teachers have even stepped in to cover With a little help from the staff who can classes when another teacher is absent. magically loosen really tight screws, the Their classes offer a varied selection “hanging committee” volunteers hang of instruction including oil, acrylics, paintings on the first Saturday of each watercolor and, recently, a well-received month. drawing class. The four-week trial class Volunteers also tend to the bulletin has been expanded to the usual six-week board down the hall from the art studio. session, and begins Friday, Feb. 24. Class schedules and announcements relating to RAG are posted there. Classes RAG members also provide the show- The current class session ends and-tell part of the program. They Saturday, Feb. 11, followed by a winter prepare their paintings for hanging, and break. Classes, including the six-week sometimes hang them, too. drawing class, begin again the week Barbara Piegari helping one of her students. Photo of Monday, Feb. 20. RAG staff looks by Ann Bolt Teachers and Speakers forward to seeing you then. The RAG board of directors searches

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February 3, 2017 Leisure World News | 25 ■■Leisure World Association for African American Culture (LWAAAC) Looking Back on MLK Jr. Day, Looking Ahead to New Events by Patricia Means performed an inspiring “Distant Land: A Prayer for Freedom” he association has a and a rousing arrangement of couple of outstanding, “Blessed Assurance.” A guest T free events for all choir, The C. L. Miller Chorale, residents lined up for February. delivered an uplifting “I Will First, an encore performance Trust in the Lord.” of playwright Kelsey E. Collie’s The celebration concluded “Black Images/Black Reflec- with brunch in the Clubhouse I tions” is on Friday, Feb. 17. Crystal Ballroom and included Next, we hold our first performances of “Grandma’s movie night, featuring the 1998 Hands” and “Hold On” by the independent film “Slam,” on Fun and Fancy Theatre Group. Saturday, Feb. 25. More details about these Suggestions events are in the Events and The association is on a Entertainment section of this campaign for new ideas. Recog- Judith Carmichael and Juanita Sealy-Williams speak with Rev. Reginald Green at edition. nizing that many activities are the 2017 Martin Luther King Jr. Day brunch in Clubhouse II. Photo by Al Holston repeated annually, we want your MLK Celebration suggestions for new programs program chair, at (301-598- membership directory. The The guest speaker, Rev. and events. The administration is 3836), use the LWAAAC mail directory will contain names, Reginald M. Green, gave a thun- inclusive and welcomes all ideas slot in the E&R office in Club- addresses, telephone numbers derous sermon, “Learning from and comments. house I, or mail to LWAAAC at and email addresses. Jesus and Martin,” at the annual If you are reluctant to present (P.O. Box 12316, Silver Spring, If you prefer not to be community celebration of Martin your ideas for programs and MD 20908). included in the directory, Luther King Jr. held at the Inter- activities in an open forum at contact Helen VanLowe, Faith Chapel on Jan. 16. executive meetings, you may Membership Directory membership chair, at The Leisure World Chorale contact Louise Jeanne Markray, LWAAC will publish a (301-438-7159). STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S

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26 | Leisure World News February 3, 2017 ■■Garden and Environmental Club Speaker Explores the History and Mystery of Brookside Gardens by Jean DeSchriver tional Capital Park and Plan- ning Commission employed esidents and guests Schoening as the Commis- are invited to attend sion’s first horticulturist. R the Garden and During the ensuing years, he Environmental Club’s became chief of the Horticul- meeting on Monday, Feb. 13, ture and Forestry Division in at 10:30 a.m. in Clubhouse I. Montgomery County, which Carl “Skip” Schoening has full responsibility for presents a program about the landscaping, tree care and the history of Brookside Gardens. development, operation and His presentation includes maintenance of Brookside discussion about the develop- Gardens. He was instru- ment of Wheation Regional mental in the development of Parks’ Brookside Gardens, Brookside Nature Center and including Gude Garden and Brookside Gardens. the Visitors Center. In May 1976, Schoening Schoening is a resident became Associate Director of who retired in 1992 after Parks with responsibilities more than 35 years of encompassing the Park Main- The pond and teahouse at Brookside Gardens. Photo courtesy of Brookside service with the Montgomery tenance and Development Gardens County Department of Division, Horticulture and Parks. He graduated from Forestry Division. He also Members and guests are before, during and after the the University of Maryland was involved with property encouraged to bring plants meeting. with a degree in ornamental management, volunteer coor- and seeds for the share table. For more information, horticulture. dination, special projects and As usual, coffee, tea and deli- please contact Mary Ann Steele In 1956, the Maryland-Na- community relations. cious desserts will be served at (301-598-0829).

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28 | Leisure World News February 3, 2017 ■ ■Ballroom Dance Club ■■Rossmoor Woman’s Club Dancing for Decades, Feb. 15: Tea Time Club Steps Lively by Marcia L. Elbrand with payment. For further details, contact Noll at by Joyce Hendrix dances were discontinued in the he Rossmoor Woman’s (240-558-3707). early 2000s. If there is enough Club (RWC) holds “tea ccording to Club records, interest, they might be possible time” on Wednesday, General Information the Ballroom Dance Club T once again. Come to the dances Feb. 15, at 2 p.m. in In the fall, our education A has existed at Leisure and let us know your wishes. Clubhouse I. committee partnered with World since 1972. The Club During the late 1980s, the The menu includes a the Head Start class at nearby was founded on the belief that Ballroom Dance Club seemed to variety of finger sandwiches, Harmony Hills Elementary dancers in a senior community experience a revival. Ben Oliver including chicken salad, School, providing volunteer enjoy dressing up in tuxedos and became president and remained salmon, and cucumber and talent, replacing consumable formal gowns to dance to live in that position for 30 years, cream cheese. Freshly baked school supplies, and funding ballroom dance music. aided by many other dance scones with strawberry field trips. Upon its founding, the Club’s lovers, including Billie Saunders, preserves, cookies, brownies, In December, the Club sent purpose was to promote and another officer for many years. tea and coffee are also served. a vanload of household neces- encourage residents to learn and All residents and guests are Individuals who have sities to non-profit A Wider to participate in monthly formal welcome at our dances. Please joined the RWC since May Circle, and in spring 2017 dances with live music. The Club make reservations prior to the 1, 2016 are recognized at the we will award several college encouraged dancers to practice dance with Irmgard Patrick at tea. Please plan to attend so scholarships. at a weekly Sunday afternoon (301-598-2984). The music that you can get to know other The RWC helps to support tea dance, where a new step was played includes all types of members. fireside forum, FISH, local taught and then practiced to ballroom: waltz, foxtrot, swing, To attend, send checks for hospices, The Fisher House recorded strict ballroom tempo Latin, polkas and quicksteps, to $15 per person, made payable Foundation (housing families music. name a few. to Rossmoor Woman’s Club, of Wounded Warriors) and the We no longer dress up in Come out to see what our to Mary Jane Noll at (3100 N. Betty Ann Krahnke Center, a formal gowns and tuxedos, dances are all about. Dances Leisure World Blvd., #504, domestic violence shelter. although its not discouraged. The are usually held on the fourth Silver Spring, MD 20906) For further information, dress at our dances has become Saturday of the month, with by Saturday, Feb. 11. Include contact Arlene Siller at (301- a bit more casual, though still the exception of November and your name, phone number 460-7859) or (abs929@yahoo. dressy. Sunday afternoon tea December, from 7:30-10:30 p.m. and the names of any guests com).

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February 3, 2017 Leisure World News | 29 ■■Fun and Fancy Theatre Group April Showers Bring a Performance Treat by Hannette Allen preparing for upcoming shows. for Fun and Fancy members, and The show, entitled “Singin’ $3 for non-members. in the Rain,” includes rain performance of popular March 1: ‘All in the Family’ songs in accordance with songs was scheduled for Our March 1 meeting at April 5: ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ those pesky April showers. A Feb. 1; producer Tom 7:30 p.m. in the Clubhouse II Our April 5 show(er) is Performers wishing consider- Flester said the show would be auditorium will feature a “radio” directed by Ernie Poland, a first- ation should be willing to use dedicated to the loyal Leisure broadcast of a hilarious episode time experience for him here. a song with “rain” in the title World audience in thanks for of the popular TV favorite, “All Poland has enlisted the produc- or lyrics. Although a simple their attendance month after in the Family,” produced by Rita tion capabilities of highly experi- Google search returns dozens month. Penn and adapted/directed by enced producers Gerry Kauffman of results, songs about other After that nostalgic treat, we’re Hannette Allen. Admission is free and Aileen Feldman. forms of precipitation or weather events are welcome. Performers are encouraged to Personal Care Services In The Comfort Of Your Home think outside of the box. Auditions are held in the Family Owned & Operated Clubhouse II auditorium on Serving Montgomery County Thursday, March 2, at 7:30 • Household chores p.m. and Saturday, March 4, • Medication reminding at 10 a.m. Further details are • Daily living and available by contacting Poland companionship • Shopping for groceries, at ([email protected]), with or without client • Meal planning, or by contacting one of the preparation and • Bathing and producers. In order to keep monitoring of grooming and general the show and meeting within eating habits personal hygiene an hour time frame, those • Overseeing activities, • Help with planning wishing to audition should such as walking, and making decisions strongly consider a group to minimize the • Nursing services number. While individual risk of accidents and many more! numbers will be considered, deference will be given to Call for a Free Consultation and Assessment  301.717.2212  www.bestseniorcare.us those performers willing to team up with others.

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30 | Leisure World News February 3, 2017 ■■Democratic Club Feb. 9: Maryland Attorney General Discussion on Hate Crimes by Emile Milne elections. The hotline number is ents not only a challenge, but an (1-866-481-8361). opportunity. Neighborhood by he Democratic Club In a Nov. 17 statement from neighborhood, we can declare is proud to welcome his office, Frosh said complaints that justice, fairness and toler- T Maryland Attorney called in to the hotline would ance are not partisan principles General Brian Frosh to speak be referred to local law enforce- but keystones of America’s at its monthly general meeting ment for further investiga- character.” on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m. tion. Perpetrators risk possible in the Clubhouse I Crystal civil or criminal prosecution January Meeting Ballroom. under Maryland’s civil rights An intruder disrupted the Among other issues, Frosh and hate crimes statutes. Club’s January meeting following will discuss the Hate Crimes The attorney general will the appearance of our final Maryland Attorney General Brian Hotline launched by his office discus the success of the speaker, Montgomery County Frosh. Photo courtesy the office of after a spike in incidents program in Montgomery Executive Isiah Leggett. Security Attorney General Brian Frosh directed at racial, ethnic and County. quickly diffused the incident, religious minorities, women, “Sadly, Maryland is not and Club officers are continuing Post-Women’s March immigrants and the LGBT immune to this outbreak,” Frosh discussions with Leisure World Watch for news regarding community were reported said in his statement. “I believe officials in order to prevent post-Women’s March meetings following the November 2016 the current state of affairs pres- similar occurrences in the future. and discussions.

■■Going It Alone Club ■■League of Women Voters Club Members Place League’s Work is Their Bets on Casino Never Done by Elaine A. Apter office at (301-984-9585), or Trips visit us at (lwvmocomd.org). by Elizabeth Brooks-Evans for May. GIAC also sponsors ven though the 2016 The next Rossmoor meeting an assortment of other popular elections are over, the is Wednesday, Feb. 8. he Going It Alone Club day trips. The costs are reason- E work of the League 2017 calendars are still (GIAC) is a social club able and current trips can be is never done; we do more available at Gold Castle for single residents, who found in the Club Trips section than just register and Jewelers, and two year pocket T inform voters. The League’s calendars can be purchased are welcome to bring their on page 39. friends and neighbors along to Signups and payment may priorities at the national from Elaine by calling experience the fun. be made during SAL in Club- level are to continue to (301-438-8707). The Club’s weekly social house II from 1:30-3 p.m., support health care for all, gathering is called Saturday when a representative of the and fight voter suppression Afternoon Live (SAL). We program committee is avail- and money’s influence in JOEL'S meet in Clubhouse II begin- able to answer questions. politics. At the state level, EXECUTIVE ning with the showing of a Although an individual must we are working hard on

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32 | Leisure World News February 3, 2017 ■■National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1143 Speakers Respond to Those in Need by John Moens put their skills to use. The orga- nization recognizes that seniors ur next meeting is have valuable knowledge and Monday, Feb. 20, experience by providing retirees Oat 2 p.m. a stipend for approximately in Clubhouse 10 hours of work per I. Informal week. If interested, discussions and contact Mid-Atlantic snacks begin at Reserve by phone at 1:30 p.m. The (202-657-4988), or group will update by email at (midat- and discuss the lantic@reserveinc. changes being org). Visit their website implemented and at (www.reserveinc.org). proposed for federal Whether you volunteer or retirees and Social Security need a volunteer, please consider annuitants. informing your friends about these organizations. Volunteers Needed and Available to Help General Information On Thursday, Jan. 19, For any questions, suggestions speakers Susan Girard of Senior or offers of support, please Connections and Claudia contact a member of our execu- Thorne of Mid-Atlantic Reserve tive committee: addressed the chapter. • President John Moens at Senior Connections provides ([email protected]) or rides and other services to older (301-438-3237) adults. If in need or interested • Secretary-Treasurer Maureen in volunteering, call Senior Ross at (grantmasterone@ Connections at (301-962-0820), gmail.com) or (301-943-6470) or visit their website at (info@ • Vice-President; Legis- seniorconnection.org) for more lative Chair Joe Cook at information. ([email protected]) or Mid-Atlantic Reserve is a (202-271-0710) non-profit organization that • Service Officer Rich Rothstein matches retired workers with at ([email protected]) or opportunities that can help them (301-598-5760).

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34 | Leisure World News February 3, 2017 ■■Vegetarian Society of Leisure World (VSLW) ■■Jewish War Veterans Charles B. Krieger Post 567 Speaker, Class and March 5: Middle East Summer Trip Planned Expert Speaks at by Bob Fenichel Vegetarian Summerfest The Vegetarian Summerfest Welcome Back Brunch he next monthly is held every summer on the by Marvin Franklin lox, bagels, cream cheese, VSLW luncheon is on campus of the University of Pitts- scrambled eggs, tuna salad, Wednesday, Feb. 15, at T burgh, Johnstown Campus, in n Sunday, March 5, fruit, pastries, juice and coffee. 1 p.m. at the Vegetable Garden Johnstown, Pennsylvania, about at 10:15 a.m. in the The price is $14 per person, Restaurant in Leisure World a three and a half hour drive from Clubhouse I Crystal mail order only. Please make Plaza. Leisure World. O Ballroom, Jewish War your reservation check payable Please RSVP to Donna Cope- The five-day event, held Veterans Post 567 feature an to “JWV Post 567” and mail it land at (dc@grandmathegeek. Wednesday, July 5 through outstanding guest speaker to Marvin Franklin at (3200 N. com) or (202-460-7100). Sunday, July 9, also has a two-day – Shoshana Bryen, senior Leisure World Blvd., Apt. 709, (weekend only) option available. director of The Jewish Policy Silver Spring, MD 20906). The February Meeting Information is available at (www. Center, and an expert on deadline for reservations is The VSLW Tuesday, Feb. 21 vegetariansummerfest.org). Middle East nations. Wednesday, Feb. 22. We are meeting, starting at 7 p.m. in Usually the deluxe (motel- Bryen has more than 30 unable to accept reservations Clubhouse II, features a talk style) rooms sell out some time years of experience as an after that date. by Brian Bergman, Physicians in March. The VSLW will work analyst of U.S. defense policy Committee for Responsible Medi- on arranging carpooling for those and has run programs and Elections cine’s Food for Life instructor. interested. The maximum cost conferences with American JWV Post 567 will soon Bergman has spoken at VSLW for the event is an all-inclusive military personnel in a variety elect new officers for 2017- meetings in the past and has $1,000 that includes a single, of countries. She has worked 2018. Nominations are due taught several classes in Leisure air-conditioned room with private with the Strategic Studies at the business meeting on World. bath in the main building. Institute of the U.S. Army Wednesday, April 5, at 10 a.m. War College and the Institute in Clubhouse I. Food for Life Class General Information for National Security Studies Officer installation takes In addition to speaking at the Additional information on in Tel Aviv, and has lectured place at our brunch on Sunday, February meeting, Bergman will VSLW activities can be found on at the National Defense June 11. Offices to be filled also teach a Food For Life class in our website at (www.vslw.org). University. are commander, senior vice Leisure World from March 7 to Everybody is welcome at Bryen will discuss current commander, junior vice April 4. VSLW activities; you don’t have events in Israel and the Middle commander, judge advocate The “kickstart” class is held to be a vegetarian to participate. East, specifically in regard to and quartermaster. If you are from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in Clubhouse The mission statement of VSLW Jewish settlement activity on interested in serving in one of II. See Classes and Seminars on is “to support group members in Palestinian territory. these positions, please call Milt page 46 for details on and regis- maintaining a healthy lifestyle by The program includes a Loube at (301-438-1444) or tration information for this class. eating a plant-based diet.” buffet of blintzes with toppings, Danny Bass at (301-438-8131).

■■Jewish Residents of Leisure World Featured Speaker Assesses U.S. Leadership by Jonas Weiss Reagan, George W. H. Bush, Bill weeks: delivers the d’var Torah. Clinton and George W. Bush. He Friday, Feb. 3 – Religious Thursday, May 11 – Trip n Sunday, Feb. 19, at also offers his evolving ideas on service at 7:30 p.m. in the Inter- to Nationals Park to see the 10 a.m. at the Jewish the Obama presidency. Siegel will Faith Chapel, led by Rabbi Gary Nationals play the Orioles. O Residents of Leisure offer copies of his book Fink. Contact trip organizer Neil Ross World brunch in Clubhouse I, at a discount and will Saturday, Feb. 4, 18 at (240-560-6242) for details. Dr. Michael Siegel, an adjunct sign them. Note that and 25 – Abbreviated Saturday, May 13 – Woman’s professor of government at the next day, Monday, religious services at Service. Contact Janet Lazar at American University and Johns Feb. 20, is Presidents 9:15 a.m. in Clubhouse (301-598-4066) to participate. Hopkins University, comments Day! II, with Torah and on how to assess the new Advanced reserva- Talmud discussions Donations U.S. leadership, and how to tions for the brunch are led by Rabbi Moshe For the Torah maintenance question its vision, strategy and required. Send checks Samber. fund or for new prayer books, management style. of $10, made payable Tuesday, Feb. send checks, made payable Siegel’s book, “The President to JRLW, to Janet Lazar at (15311 7 – See Club Trips on page 39 to JRLW ($25 minimum) as a Leader,” reviews the expe- Beaverbrook Ct., Apt. 1B, Silver for details on meeting with our to Annette Cooper at (15107 riences and decisions of recent Spring, MD 20906). The cost at legislators in Annapolis. Interlachen Dr., Apt. 812, Silver presidents, with a systematic the door is $13 if there is room Saturday, Feb. 11 – Religious Spring, MD 20906). Donations analysis of their leadership available. service at 9:15 a.m. in Clubhouse for Yiskor, Kiddush, an Oneg, strengths and weaknesses. He II, led by Cantor Michael Kravitz. or general tzedukah should go uses a consistent set of leadership Upcoming Services and Trips Jerry Miller leads the preliminary to Susan Weiss at (3739 Glen criteria to assess the perfor- Several religious services and service; Sid Sussan chants the Eagles Dr., Silver Spring, MD mances of Jimmy Carter, Ronald trips are scheduled for the coming Haftorah, and Fred Shapiro 20906). February 3, 2017 Leisure World News | 35 ■■Hadassah ■■NA’AMAT RBZ Club Heart Health Meeting Speaker Awareness Talk Shares the History Precedes Movie of Washington, D.C., by Barbara Eisen Study Group The Judaic Study Group meets Neighborhoods ebruary is American on Monday, Feb. 20, at 1:30 p.m. Heart Month. To bring in Clubhouse I. Please contact by Carole Mund attention to this important Peri Schuyler at (301-869-2968) April 5: Adoption Brunch F oin NA’AMAT in Leslie Milk is the guest subject, one of our members, or ([email protected]) for Jan Bloom, will give a short further information. welcoming Jane Freundel speaker for the Annual Spiritual presentation about heart health JLevey, consulting Adoption on April 5. Spiritual at our Wednesday, Feb. 15 Cards curator at George Washington Adoption is a fundraiser to “spir- University Museum meeting. Maintaining heart Hadassah greeting cards are itually adopt” and support chil- and managing editor of health through good nutrition available for purchase; prices are dren in Israel who are in need. Washington History magazine. and exercise, and learning $2.50 each or five for $10. Cards NA’AMAT is a charitable While many think of Wash- about risk factors and warning are displayed and sold at every organization dedicated to ington, D.C., as a transient signs for cardiac problems, are Hadassah meeting. Please call helping NA’AMAT Israel provide place, historian and native especially important for an aging either Elaine Schenberg at (301- educational day care programs, Washingtonian Levey knows population. Her presentation will 598-0079) or Jan Bloom at (301- vocational training, legal aid for that is not true. precede the movie screening. 593-7720) if you want to pick up women, services and assistance Drawing on an array of cards or have them mailed for for new immigrants as well as historical photographs, maps Movie: ‘Dough’ you for an extra postal charge. centers for the prevention and On Feb. 15, Hadassah screens and prints, Levey will look treatment of domestic violence. back at the rich and fascinating the humorous movie “Dough” at General Information history of D.C. neighborhoods 2 p.m. in Clubhouse I. The movie Hadassah sponsors many Scholarship Fund and the housing, retail, restau- tells the story of an old Jewish activities to further the worth- A scholarship fund in honor rant and theatre revival that is baker and his young Muslim while projects it supports in of late Club president Ruth Reid taking place. apprentice. medical, educational, and social has been set up. Donations can All are invited to join us on Members whose last names programs in Israel and in the be sent to Pam Relkin at (3330 Wednesday, March 1, at 12:30 start with the letters A through G U.S. N Leisure World Blvd., #426, p.m. in the Clubhouse I Crystal are requested to bring a snack that If you are interested in Silver Spring, MD 20906). Ballroom. will be shared and enjoyed by all. knowing more about Hadassah, RSVP by Sunday, Feb. 12 to contact one of our member- Dover Downs Trip New Member Tea Linda Silverstein at (linjoy357@ ship vice presidents, Carole On April 19-20, NA’AMAT On Thursday, March 23, join gmail.com) or (301-879-2887) Sonneborn at (301-288-4902) sponsors an overnight trip to NA’AMAT at a tea to welcome if you plan to attend. If you are or ([email protected]), Dover Downs. See Club Trips on new members. New members bringing a snack, please let her or Mimi Meltzer at (301-806- page 39 or contact Trudy Stone and those planning to become know what you plan to bring 0976) or (Mimi20852@aol. at (301-438-0016) for further a member are encouraged to when you RSVP. Popcorn is com). details. provided during the movie. attend. For more information about Learn more about the NA’AMAT, contact president mission of the organization, Trudy Stone at (301-438- Your Family is Your meet friends and make new 0016). For information about ones. Contact Helen Fried tribute cards for all occasions, Priority — and Mine. at (301-438-3325) for more contact Linda Schoolnick at information. (301-681-1076). Lynn Caudle Boynton Experience, Expertise, Understanding Income Tax Preparation I have practiced law since 1982 with a focus on estate and trust planning, probate of estates and real estate law. 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Red Eye – “Red eye” is a condition the image – typing neatly, adding created by your camera’s flash or a shapes, etc. in various colors and eople sometimes shy away from bright light shining in the photos fonts; the second function is as a improving mediocre subject’s eyes. Red eye can gateway to using other photo editors. P photographs for fear of easily be removed using Photos doing irreparable harm. red eye removal tool. Users Once you have your image the way With “Photos” software free can also go to the menu bar in you like, click the yellow Done (top right on iMac, and other editing Photos, click on View and select corner). programs, there is no need for “Always Show Red-eye Control” this fear; editors cannot do irre- in the drop down menu. General information versible damage to the image. 8. Extension – This has two Have a look at the Club’s website at Photos uses what is called (http://mac.computerctr.org/). Your functions: the first is Mark-Up, non-destructive editing, suggestions are always welcome. meaning that the original image which allows users to write on is never changed, only what you see. It’s comparable to putting overlays of your edits on top of your original. To return to the original, just click on Revert FREDRICK A. ISAACS, M.D., P.C., FACS to Original near the top right, and you are back where you started. BOARD CERTIFIED OPHTHALMOLOGIST With that understanding, lets explore the basic editing in Photos. Latest Advances in Cataract Surgery including the Restor© & LenSx (Femtosecond) Treatment of Glaucoma & Macular Degeneration Quick Edits There are currently eight categories of (Avastin, Lucentis & Eylea Injections) quick edits; here is how to access them: Complete Exams and Contact Lens Exams With an image selected in Photos, click on the edit/adjust icon (three horizontal lines at top right and just left of Details). 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February 3, 2017 Leisure World News | 37 ■■Baby Boomer Club Boomers Gather for Super Bowl LI by Beth Leanza Always bring water to each hike. in the evening, the walks start the Baby Boomer Club? Feb. 10 – Great Falls Park at 7:15 p.m. There’s no formal Anyone can access our website uper Bowl fans can get (11710 MacArthur Blvd., announcement in the lobby, so at (https://sites.google.com/ together to watch the big Potomac). Go south on Falls ask around: Are you the Baby site/bbclwmd), or Google S game on Sunday, Feb. 5, Road. Take Falls Road to River Boomers? The walk is about a “bbclwmd,” or go to the Leisure at 6 p.m. in Clubhouse II Bring Road. (Cross over River Road mile long around the Broad- World website, and under Resi- light snacks. remaining on Falls Road). In walk in Montgomery Mutual. dents, select Resident Links. Our next event is a potluck a short distance after crossing The club page has two dinner on Saturday, Feb. 11, River Road, you will see a sign Sunday Morning Walks calendars: an official one, at 5:30 p.m. in Clubhouse II, on the right pointing to the Sundays at 8:30 a.m., called Hosted and another followed by dancing to music entrance of the park. Turn right Boomers get together for a called Unhosted. The Unhosted provided by a live band! into the entrance and continue walk around Leisure World calendar primarily features down to the parking area. Meet Boulevard, about three miles. walking opportunities. The page Mah Jongg at the Visitor’s Center at 1:15 From time to time, the group also has a link to a list (names Boomers who know how to p.m. Bring water and a lunch. leaves Leisure World to walk only) of our members. play Mah Jongg meet every Also bring your Golden Park at another location, and occa- Club events are purely social Tuesday and Wednesday at Pass if you have one. sionally the group goes out for and include playing games, 7 p.m. in Clubhouse II. On Feb. 17 – Sligo Creek Park breakfast afterwards. Meet up watching movies, dancing to live the first week of the month, (1361 Lamberton Dr., Silver at the intersection of Kelmscot music and sharing good food. they meet on Tuesday at 7 Spring). Meet in the parking Drive, Arden Court and Leisure Call membership chair Susan p.m. For information, contact lot near the Shalom Grocery World Boulevard. Landesberg at (301-613-9031) Donna Copeland at (240-433- store at 1:15 p.m. Take Georgia if you are interested in joining. 0391) or (dc@grandmathegeek. Avenue south to Arcola Avenue. Volkssport Walks Club dues for the year are $5 per com). Turn left onto Arcola Avenue Some Baby Boomers also person. and continue until you reach participate in the local Amer- Movies the Kemp Mill Shopping Center ican Volkssport Association, Emails We like to watch movies, on the right. Turn right into the or AVA, clubs that hold longer The Club needs members’ some in Clubhouse II and some shopping center and park near walks, usually three miles. email addresses to keep them in a theater nearby, preceded the Shalom Grocery Store at the Check the Baby Boomer informed and updated. by dinner at Gordon Biersch in end of the shopping center. We calendar for un-hosted events If you joined and are not Rockville. will walk to the left when we (see instructions in Club Infor- receiving emails, contact Beth reach the trail. mation), where some of the Leanza at (301-598-4569) or Friday Hikes with Dawn AVA walks are listed. ([email protected]). During the colder months, Weeknight Walks At the bottom of the page, Those without email are advised the walks start at 1:15 p.m. A small group of Baby you can click on Recent Site to keep in touch with a member When the weather gets warmer, Boomers like to walk in the Activity to see previous walks, who does. they begin at 10:15 a.m. Many evenings – from Monday to or click Subscribe to see Any member can post to Baby walkers meet up at the walk Friday – meeting in the lobby updates by email. Boomer Google group, but the site, but if you want to carpool, of Clubhouse I at 5:15 p.m. emails are moderated, as we contact Dawn Carlisle at (301- during the darker evenings of Club Information only want emails about activi- 598-7098) by Thursday evening. the year. When it gets lighter Want to know more about ties relevant to the club.

■■Writers of Leisure World Prose and Poetry Describe Writers’ Experiences by Gladys Blank Jim Owen wrote a very wrap and warm me; the gray of Joe Gresham, read a lovely interesting article about lengthening day reminds me of passage from a book of poetry t our Jan. 19 meeting, his role in safely navigating a passing love; it’s then I feel he has authored about the Verna Denny told us surveyed trails across the ice the bladder’s subtle nudge to beauty of Spain. A about a harrowing in Swiss Polecat tractors in warn me.” Jane Hawes regaled us with experience in her early years Greenland. Carlos Montorfano’s poem, the shenanigans of her two when using recreational drugs Gladys Blank spent several “Loving Spoonfuls,” was very cats adjusting to a new feeding was considered “cool” by some, enjoyable days in Arizona and poignant: “Couples need so schedule because of the time and how she became determined shared one of the highlights of little space, on the days when change. not to be part of that culture. her visit - a drive from Tucson they’ve just wed. Though time York Van Nixon III read Lee Hardy lovingly related to Tombstone where she saw a flies and soon enough they chapter 50 from “Stench how she met her husband re-enactment of the Gunfight would want a larger bed.” Remains,” a book he is writing, many years ago. at the O.K. Corral. Danuta Montorfano’s poem, “I as well as a blank verse piece Kimi Sugimura gave her Tom Anessi read several Bathed in the Indian Ocean.” titled “Bye Past Futures.” opinion on public education, of his lovely poems, one that Little did she know that many The Writers of Leisure explaining how more needs included the line, “Spring years later an airplane would World meet the first and third to be done to improve public rains play soft tattoos upon the go down in that very ocean and Thursdays of each month. We schools, such as enacting weathered roof above; downy all lives would be lost. next meet on Feb. 16, and all smaller class sizes. blankets, like a mother’s arms A new member of the group, are welcome to attend.

38 | Leisure World News February 3, 2017 Leisure World Club Trips The next deadline for trip submissions is Monday, Feb. 6. 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. E-mail your trip information to [email protected]. PLEASE NOTE: Member/Non-Member pricing is at the discretion of the individual clubs.

Feb. Jewish Advocacy Day in May 7 Annapolis 7-11 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Join the Jewish Residents on Tuesday, Feb. 7, for a trip to Join the Going It Alone Club for a 5-day, 4-night trip to Myrtle Annapolis to meet with state lawmakers, including our District 19 Beach, South Carolina. The trip includes 4 nights in an ocean- delegation, to learn about pending legislation and to advocate in front hotel; 4 breakfasts and 4 dinners, including a southern-style support of policies on behalf of the Jewish community. buffet; admission to the Alabama Theater/ a visit to Broadway at the Beach; a guided tour of Charleston; a visit to Barefoot A reception hosted by the Jewish Community Relations Council Landing and a visit to Myrtle Beach Waterfront Boardwalk and of Greater Washington (JCRC), the Baltimore Jewish Council and Promenade. the Federation of Howard County follows the meeting. Kosher hors d’oeuvres are served. The cost is $579 for members; $586 for non-members. The single supplement is an additional $200. Included in the cost are hotel The only charge is $20 for the bus, which picks up registered resi- taxes, and meal and driver gratuities. dents in front of Clubhouse II at 3 p.m. and returns them at about 9:30 p.m. A $200 reservation deposit is due at sign up no later than Saturday, Feb. 4 and the balance is due no later than Saturday, Contact Meredith Weisel, director of community relations at JCRC, April 1. No refunds will be made after Saturday, March 4 unless a at (301-770-0881) for more information and to register for the trip. replacement is found. Trip cancellation insurance is available. Sign up at Saturday Afternoon Live (SAL) in Clubhouse II from March 1:30-3 p.m. Those who sign up for the trip will receive informa- 14 Delaware Park Casino tion on pick up time from Clubhouse II on the day of departure via a telephone call. For more information, call Joe Parker at Join the Going It Alone Club on a trip to the Delaware Park (301-598-3457) or Sylvia Pachenker at (301-598-5325). Casino in Wilmington, Delaware. The casino gives $30 free play to all those showing a government issued ID. The cost is $24 for members and $31 for non-members, and includes transportation June and driver gratuity. The bus leaves Clubhouse II at 9 a.m. and MGM Casino returns at approximately 5 p.m. 15 Join the Going It Alone Club on a trip to the MGM Casino. Sign up at Saturday Afternoon Live (SAL) in Clubhouse II from Cost is $16 for members; $23 for non-members, and includes 1:30-3 p.m. No refunds will be made after Saturday, Feb. 25, transportation and driver gratuity. The bus leaves Clubhouse II unless a replacement is made. at 9:30 a.m. and from the casino at 3:30 p.m. For more information, call Joe Parker at (301-598-3457) or Sign up at Saturday Afternoon Live (SAL) in Clubhouse II from Sylvia Pachenker at (301-598-5325). 1:30-3 p.m. No refunds with be made after Saturday, June 3 unless a replacement is made. For more information, call Joe Parker at (301-598-3457) or Sylvia Apr. Dover Downs Hotel & Pachenker at (301-598-5325). 19-20 Casino Join NA’AMAT for its popular overnight stay at Dover Downs July “Jonah” at Sight and Hotel & Casino. The group leaves on Wednesday, April 19 at Sound Theatre 10:30 a.m. from Clubhouse II and returns Thursday, April 20 at 18 approximately 4:30 p.m. Join the Going It Alone Club to see “Jonah” at the Sight and Sound Theatre in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This trip includes a The price is $115 per person, double occupancy, $165 single smorgasbord lunch at the Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant and occupancy, and includes roundtrip transportation, beautiful hotel Smorgasbord. accommodations, breakfast buffet, and $50 play money and a $10 resort fee to be used anywhere in the hotel or casino. The cost is $100 for members and $107 for non-members, and includes taxes, transportation, lunch, show and all gratuities. Send check(s), payable to NA’AMAT, to Trudy Stone, (15101 Interlachen Dr. #801, Silver Spring, MD 20906). Be sure to indi- The bus will depart from Clubhouse II at 10 a.m. and return at cate with whom you will be rooming. If you have special needs, approximately 8 p.m. please indicate when you send in your check. Sign up at Saturday Afternoon Live (SAL) in Clubhouse II from Call Trudy at (301-438-0016) for more information. 1:30-3 p.m. For more information, call Joe Parker at (301-598- 3425) or Sylvia Pachenker at (301-598-5325).

ATTENTION, TRAVELERS! All Leisure World travelers please note that no group on travel can park more than 12 vehicles overnight/long-term in the Clubhouse II parking lot. Also, parking overnight/long-term is at the owner’s own risk.

February 3, 2017 Leisure World News | 39 Clubs, Groups & Organizations In Brief Book Club Network: The Book Club Network is a and enjoy the conversations. We have patterns and yarn for collection of book discussion groups of eight to 12 members your project. Yarn donations gratefully accepted. Call Joan at each, providing a forum for residents to get together with (240-833-2724) if you have any questions. other avid readers to read and discuss their favorite books. LWLGBT Alliance: Our group was formed to give Members meet monthly to talk about a specific work chosen members of the LGBT Community a safe and inviting place by their club. For further information, contact Verna Denny to come and meet new friends and to get involved in social at (301-598-1418) or ([email protected]). activities. Our meetings are the third Saturday of every Centering Prayer: Join our group of centering prayer month at noon in Clubhouse II. We welcome everyone; being practitioners on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. (3588 Gleneagles gay is not a prerequisite. The LWLGBT Alliance strives to Dr.). Centering prayer is a method of silent meditation, provide events and activities to develop strong relationships where you rest in God, without saying anything, just happy through education, interaction and fun within our group and to be in God’s presence. Our intention is to be aware of the with the entire LW community. For additional information presence of God and to welcome the action of God within us. and events, visit (www.lwlgbt.com). Beginners are welcome, as are people of all faith traditions. Quilt Group: Come and join our fun group as we work on For more information, call Eileen at (301-438-0422). our individual projects. We now include those interested in Clipper Workshop: Recruiting is underway for members all needlework and knitting. We meet the second and fourth who can help assemble clown hand puppets for Holy Cross Thursdays in the Clubhouse II multipurpose room at 9:30 Hospital. They are used in the pediatric and emergency a.m. If you have any questions, call Clydis Kellough at (301- rooms. No special skills are needed. Some sewing skills 642-2430). Our next meetings are Feb. 9 and 23. are necessary. We need a sewing machine stitcher. Bring a Stitchers Group: Needlepoint, cross-stitch and more. If bag lunch. (We will eat in the lunchroom.) We meet every you enjoy stitching or would like to learn, we meet every first first and third Monday in Clubhouse II from 10 a.m.-2 and third Thursday from 10 a.m.-noon in the Clubhouse II p.m., or any portion of the time you can devote to making a multipurpose room. Come and share your finished work and child smile. We are looking for donations of cotton fabrics, enjoy stitching with us while we learn new skills together. stuffing, thread and iron-on facing. Contact Joan Mahoney Call Audrey at (301-598-4903). at (240-833-2724) or Jane Brinser at (301-438-2599) for Short Story Group: The Short Story Group meets at further information. 11 a.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of the month Computer Learning Center: Located in Clubhouse in Clubhouse I. For information, call Beth Leanza at II just down the hall from the E&R office, the Computer (301-598-4569). Learning Center is operated by The Leisure World Computer Stamp and Coin Club: Are you a philatelist or a numis- Center Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The all-vol- matic? Join the Stamp and Coin Club. We meet on the first unteer staff comprises a board of directors, computer room Thursday of each month at 3 p.m. in Clubhouse I. Members monitors and other volunteers. The center provides resi- discuss their collections, including first day covers, day of dents free training and assistance in the day-to-day use of issue programs, yearbooks, coins, medals and more. Stamps computers for online research and other personal needs. are shared for “show-and-tell,” and we hold an auction of The center has Mac and Window systems computers as well members’ stamps. In addition, a gift certificate from Coins as color laser printers for printing and scanning. For more of the Realm in Rockville is awarded as a door prize at each information about the Computer Learning Center, please meeting. All residents and non-residents are welcome to visit (www.computerctr.org) or contact the E&R office in attend. Annual dues are $5. If interested, contact Mason Clubhouse II at (301-598-1320). Goldman at (301-598-6749). Jewish Discussion: Hello to all Jewish residents of Wood Shop Users Group: The wood shop is located on Leisure World. A discussion group meets on the last Sunday the lower level of Clubhouse I; the entrance to the shop is off of every month (except July and August) at 10:30 a.m. in Gleneagles Drive. It is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-3 Clubhouse II. Be prepared for lively discussions about Israel p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-noon. An experienced monitor is and other topics of Jewish interest. Please give us a try; we on duty when the shop is open to assist members with their think you’ll like us. work and provide instructions in the use of shop equipment. Knitting Corner: Join us the second and fourth Fridays Members are often willing to repair and refinish projects of each month at Inter-Faith Chapel from 10 a.m. to noon. for Leisure World residents. For further information, call Our next meetings are Feb. 10 and 24. Bring your knitting (301-598-1308).

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40 | Leisure World News February 3, 2017 house Gri Valentine’s Day Dinner Club lle Tuesday, February 14th at the Clubhouse Grille Broiled Fresh Halibut ...... $25 Twin Lobster Tails ...... $31 with herbed butt er, rice pilaf and asparagus. with rice pilaf and asparagus. Crab Imperial Stuffed Red Snapper .... $25 Surf and Turf ...... $31 with hollandaise, rice pilaf and asparagus. Filet Mignon and Lobster Tail with mashed potatoes and asparagus. New York Strip and Jumbo Shrimp ...... $25 with mashed potatoes and asparagus. Jumbo Shrimp Alfredo ...... $24 on a bed of homemade linguine. Broiled Lobster Crab Cakes ...... $25 with lemon aioli, wild rice and asparagus. Mediterranean Lamb Chops ...... $25 with rosemary potatoes and asparagus. Large Sea Scallops ...... $22 with mushroom cream, rice pilaf and asparagus.

*Reservations Available any time from 3 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Call 301-598-1331

Easter Dinner Sunday, April 16th in the Crystal Ballroom $25 plus tax and gratuity Our all-you-can-eat buffet will feature... • Tender Leg of Lamb • Fresh Roasted Turkey • Sliced Beef Tenderloin • Hand Carved Honey Ham • Fresh Broiled Salmon • Whipped Potatoes and • Mashed Sweet Potatoes Gravy • Honey Glazed Carrots • Homemade Bread Stuffi ng • Roasted Brussels Sprouts • Green Beans Almandine • Assorted Cakes and Pies • Fresh Seasonal Salad

*Reservations available for 12:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m., or 5:30 p.m. 301-598-1330

Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday, May 14th in the Crystal Ballroom 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. $22 plus tax and gratuity 301-598-1330 for reservations

CLUBHOUSE GRILLE HOURS Tuesday – Saturday: 3–10 p.m. | Sunday, Monday: Closed For Clubhouse Grille reservations call 301-598-1330 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 Stein and Terrace Room reservations, call 301-598-1331

February 3, 2017 Leisure World News | 41 Sports, Games & SCOREBOARDS Spotlight on… Mind-Body Exercise Group by Stacy Smith, Leisure World News under instructor and resident Howard Lee. but added that its “hard to be precise and do Every Thursday afternoon in Clubhouse II, everything right.” ith position names like “drive Lee and a group of about 20 participants “Even if you don’t do it right, you still the monkey away” and “part the move through a series of 18 repeated poses reap the health benefits, like strengthening a Whorse’s mane,” tai chi can sound – slow, focused movements – accompanied certain type of muscle or stabilizing the meta- more like a wildlife safari than meditative by deep breathing. Participants reach, sweep, bolic rate,” he said. movements, but practitioners at the Mind- step and kick with arms and legs, one motion Bert Fang, club president, said that like Body Exercise Group understand that the flowing seamlessly into the next. painting or playing a musical instrument, tai ancient postures are anything but frivolous. Tai chi has many different styles; the style chi is a skill that can take years of practice to Originally developed centuries ago in China practiced by the Mind-Body Exercise Group master, but the Club accepts anyone who has for self-defense, tai chi has been shown to is called yang style 24 movement. Eventually, a desire to participate. relieve stress, ease pain, and improve balance the group will learn and incorporate all 24 “Our leader is very nice, so if we don’t do it and stability, according to results gathered poses into their practice. well he tolerates it,” Fang said with a laugh. from a series of recent research studies by the Tai chi is low impact and puts minimal The Mind-Body Exercise Club meets National Institutes of Health. stress on muscles and joints, making it every Thursday from 2-3 p.m. in Club- “You feel so great afterwards; you feel so generally safe for all ages and fitness levels, house II. Interested residents can join the loose,” said Poppy Traunfeld, a long-time tai according to the Mayo Clinic, a non-profit Club by paying a $5 per person initiation chi practitioner. medical practice and research group. Partic- fee. For questions, contact Bert Fang at The Mind-Body Exercise Group was ipant Larry Mars discovered tai chi in the (301-871-1694). formed last year and began practicing tai chi 1990s, and said he doesn’t find it difficult,

Tai chi practitioners put their best foot forward. A class of approximately 20 residents practice tai chi in Clubhouse II Jan. 12. Photos by Leisure World News

Tai chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints. Instructor Howard Lee. 42 | Leisure World News February 3, 2017 ■■Chess Club Abuzz About Chess by Bernie Ascher and, perhaps, cell phone of maximizing profits for bees earned minimum wages, towers. beekeepers, and are facto- a jar of honey would cost eginning in 2006, Mites get into the bees’ ry-farmed like chickens, pigs $180,000. bees in many areas bloodstream and weaken their and cows. U.S. beekeepers In chess, as in the beehive, B began mysteriously immune systems. Pesticides, make most of their money not the Queen is most important disappearing. The intended to kill the mites, from selling honey, but from of all. For example, in the phenomenon is called colony affect the bees’ nervous pollinating crops, a business game pictured on this page, collapse disorder, or CCD, systems, causing disori- now worth an estimated Black has just moved the and governments have been entation. $10-15 Pawn to e5, threatening called in for help. Bees forget billion White’s Bishop. It is White’s Humans have been what they annually. turn to move. White can mate collecting honey from bees for are doing Thus, in two moves. Do you see it? about 8,000 years. The bee’s and how to busy bees The answer follows this major task is to pollinate get home. are caught reminder that the Chess Club fruits, vegetables and nuts – Climate up in our meets Mondays, Wednes- about a third of the world’s change fast-moving days and Fridays from 1-4 food supply, a market of $40 may make world. p.m. in Clubhouse II. Stop billion in the U.S. alone. bees move They live by for a friendly game. For A bee colony is a marvel of to warmer in cramped further information, call club industrial activity and organi- areas. quarters, president Bernie Ascher at zation that includes division Addition- shared (301-598-8577). of labor; every bee has a job. ally, the with tens of ANSWER: White moves A hive usually consists of one animal rights thousands of the Queen to h6, check. Black queen, thousands of worker group PETA other bees. must move the King to g8. bees and hundreds of drones. (People for the Ethical Treat- They are fed a diet equivalent White then moves the Bishop The queen is the largest and ment of Animals) and other to junk food. They are trans- from c6 to d5, checkmate! most important; she mates, ecology advocates believe ported in trucks and planes So, do not wait for scien- lays eggs, and keeps the hive that overwork, or industrial by beekeepers to locations tific studies. Do not wait for in operation for generations. agriculture, is a cause of CCD. far from their native habitats surplus honey. Do not wait The female workers care for According to this theory, bees to pollinate crops for clients. for harmless pesticides. Play the queen, feed the colony, are mistreated for the sake One cartoonist mused that if chess now! build the honeycomb, forage for nectar and pollen and clean and guard the hive. The SELLING? BUYING? NEW OR RESALE drones mate with the queen. Work with the agent that does it all! Queens can live for as long as seven years, while other bees have life spans ranging from a few weeks to six NEW months. Mating takes place outside the hive in mid-air $629,000 with about 13-18 drones, 3 bedrooms - 1790 sq. ft. one-by-one. The drones die stainless appliances, tiled sun porch, during the act of mating. granite counters Afterward, the queen lays her own weight in eggs every couple of hours. She lays about 1,500-2,000 eggs per NEW ON THE MARKET day; 250,000 eggs each year; 14800 Pennfield Circle #207 and as many as one million in Newly renovatedCONTRACT! C Model • $199,000 her lifetime. Paulette 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, tablespace kitchen, In response to the CCD enclosed sunroom crisis, in 2012, the Euro- pean Union banned certain Tievy pesticides (neonicotinoids) thought to pose an “unaccept- RESALES able” danger to bees. In 2014, Direct: 301.651.3082 Office: 301.681.0550 Cooperatives from $53,000 the U.S. created an inter- Email: [email protected] Garden and townhouses, fee includes agency task force to study maintenance, utilities and taxes. the situation, but did not ban www.myhomesdb.com/paulette these pesticides. Task force Condo Apartments from $104,500 - $450,000 scientists are analyzing the high rise and mid-rise buildings key factors impacting polli- nator health. Multiple causes Patio Homes from $320,000 - $385,000 of CCD are suspected: mites, 2 and 3 bedrooms, many with garages pesticides, climate change,

February 3, 2017 Leisure World News | 43 ■■Wednesday Night Chicago Bridge ■■Tuesday & Friday Duplicate Bridge Compiled by Doug Brasse Compiled by Jerry Miller Jan. 3, 2017 For Tuesday games, Flight A includes all players. Flight B includes only First – Sylvia Forman, Saul Hoch Third – Dora Levin, Marc Levin ACBL member pairs, each with less than 1,000 master points. Second – Anna Pappas, Bob Fourth – Ann Boland, Joe Boland Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017 Bridgeman North-South East-West Jan. 11, 2017 Flight A Flight A First – Deanna Owens, Pat Fourth – Joyce Riseberg, Dick 1. Martin Reed - Howard Tash 1. Nadyne Cheary - Saul Penn Villareale Risebert 2. Doris Perschau - Thomas Leahy 2. Jerry Miller - Gerald Lerner Second – Anna Pappas, Bob Fifth – Sally McGowan, Joe 3. Alfred Caponiti - John Ryan 3. Rosmarie Suitor - Shirley Light Bridgeman Vanenzi 4. Marilyn Udell - Maida Crocicchia 4. Patti Anschutz - Robert Kerr Third – Virginia Pace, Barbara Bryant Flight B Flight B Jan. 17, 2017 1. Marilyn Udell - Maida Crocicchia 1. Rosmarie Suitor - Shirley Light First – Abigail Murton, Doug Brasse Fourth – Virginia Pace, Barbara 2. Dora Levin - Merrill Stern Second – Betti Goodman, Helen Bryant Montanaro Fifth – Kay Looney, Jack Looney Friday, Jan. 13, 2017 Third – Joyce Riseberg, Dick Riseberg North-South East-West 1. Aaron Navarro - Judith Perrier 1. Steve Billstein - Jim Cowie 2. Roz Dixon - Victor Stewart 2. Mildred Lieder - Betti Goodman ■■Thursday Afternoon Ladies Bridge 3. Elly Gotkin - Angie Riani 3. Nancy Gordon - Bernice Felix Compiled by Jackie Harrell Jan. 12, 2017 Tuesday Jan. 17, 2017 First – Bernice Star, 4,000 Third – Pat Patton, 2,330 North-South East-West Second – Ruth Begley, 2,920 Flight A Flight A 1. Ann Ruth Volin - Lea Rochkind 1. Barry Tash - Howard Tash Jan. 19, 2017 2. Lorraine Hegel - Robert Kerr 2. Jerry Miller - Gerald Lerner First – Evelyn Armstrong, 3,700 Third – Somaya Haddad, 2,790 3. Angela Riani - Mary Lafferty 3. Patti Anschutz - Shirley Light Second – Penny Dolenger, 3,320 4. Diane Keiper - Nadyne Cheary 4. Ephraim Salins - Bernice Felix

Flight B Flight B ■■Friday Bridge 1. Rosmarie Suitor - Thomas Leahy 1. Ephraim Salins - Bernice Felix Compiled by Jackie Harrell 2. Alan Ferraro - Liz Ferraro 2. Doug Brasse - Merrill Stern Jan. 6, 2016 First – Betti Goodman, 3,300 Third – Jerry Feldman, 2,830 Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 Second – Mort Faber, 2,980 Fourth – Hymie Rosenberg, 2,570 North-South East-West 1. Douglas Brasse - Abigail Murton 1. Beth Harper - Sharon Strong Jan. 13, 2016 2. Doris Perschau - Thomas Leahy 2. Jim Cowie - Steve Billstein First – Mort Faber, 4,060 Third – Helene Kurtzman, 3,030 3. Ted Michos - Sue Swift 3. Bernice Felix - Nancy Gordon Second – Jerry Weiss, 3,690 Fourth – Barbara Marcus, 2,380

44 | Leisure World News February 3, 2017 ■■10-Pin Bowling League C.A.S.H. Maintains Lead Over Competition by Rita Mastrorocco Handicap Series – Top scores for the week of Scratch Game Women – Lightnin’ Strikes, 2666 pins Jan. 20 are: Chris Porter, 193 pins s winter approaches the following bad weather High Average Men – Scratch Game – Half and Scratch Series Women – A rule is in effect: If Steve Klopfer, 187 pins Half, 697 pins Chris Porter, 536 pins Montgomery County schools Scratch Game Men – Scratch Series – Half and Handicap Game Women – are either closed or on a two- Al Schlosburg, 255 pins Half, 1898 pins Julie Thomas, 267 pins hour delay based on snow or icy conditions, the league does not Scratch Series Men – Handicap Game – Half and Handicap Series Women – bowl. The league is based on Steve Mueller, 642 pins Half, 937 pins Barbara Martin, 746 pins handicaps with averages for the bowlers ranging from 82 to 187. Handicap Game Men – Handicap Series – If you have not bowled in years, Al Schlosburg, 300 pins Lightnin Strikes, 2642 pins You do not need to be a come out and join the fun. good bowler to join. Come Handicap Series Men – High Average Men – The top League standings as and join us for fellowship, fun Al Schlosburg, 746 pins Steve Klofper, 188 pins of Jan. 20 are: C.A.S.H. in first and easy exercise. There is no long-term commitment. place, Huggers in second place, High Average Women – Scratch Game Men – The league bowls every and Wild Things in third place. Chris Porter, 172 pins Steve Klofper, 238 pins Friday morning with practice Top scores for the week of Scratch Game Women – Scratch Series Men – starting at 9:20 a.m. at Bowl America at 1101 Clopper Rd. Jan. 13 are: Chris Porter, 181 pins Steve Klofper, 598 pins in Gaithersburg. Scratch Series Women – Scratch Game – Handicap Game Men – The cost for the three Chris Porter, 465 pins Hooks ‘N’ Curves, 694 pins Steve Klofper, 267 pins games of bowling, the use of bowling shoes and balls, Handicap Game Women – Handicap Series Men – Scratch Series – and unlimited cups of coffee Darlene MacDonald, 238 pins Charlie Johnson, 728 pins Hooks ‘N’ Curves, 1891 pins is only $10. If you are inter- Handicap Series Women – ested, please call Rita at Handicap Game – High Average Women – Ursula Costa, 665 pins (301-814-9196). Hooks ‘N’ Curves, 930 pins Chris Porter, 172 pins

Sports, Games & Scoreboards In Brief Bridge: days at 7:15 p.m. and play until 10 p.m. Spend an enjoyable night • Tuesday and Friday Duplicate Bridge games are at 7 with a bunch of good people. Call Andy at (240-558-4787). p.m. in Clubhouse I. New players with partners are welcome. Have Jigsaw Puzzle: There is a jigsaw puzzle table in the Clubhouse fun. Win masterpoints. Questions? Call Nadyne at (301-598-5677). II lobby. Feel free, at your leisure, to work on it. • The Wednesday Night Chicago Bridge Group is looking Scrabble: Please join us at Clubhouse II on Tuesdays at 12:30 for new members. The group meets every Wednesday in Club- p.m. for a game of Scrabble. Boards are available. Call Arlyne at house I. Play begins promptly at 6:45 p.m. Bring a partner and be (301-438-7442) if you are interested in playing. ready for a few hours of friendly games. Questions? Call Doug at Duckpin Bowling: Join us for the Duckpin Mixed Bowling (301-448-8708). League Mondays at 12:30 p.m. at White Oak Bowling Lanes (11207 • Men’s Bridge seeks players. We meet Mondays and Thurs- New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring). We need bowlers of all days at 12:30 p.m. in Clubhouse II. No partner needed. Please, no skill levels and will welcome you into our enthusiastic group. We beginners. carpool regularly, so non-drivers need not stay away. Call Grace • Thursday Ladies Bridge welcomes more card players. If White at (301-438-7892) or Flora Wolf at (301-598-5807) to join interested, call Jackie Harrell at (301-598-4341). as a substitute or regular bowler. Cribbage: We meet for 150 minutes of competitive fellowship Fitness and Exercise Club (supporting all Leisure World Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. in Clubhouse II. We have cards and crib- physical activities): Membership is open to any resident interested bage boards, and would be pleased to teach you the game. It is a in attending an existing activity or in creating a new activity. No mixture of rummy and pinochle and is pure fun. (We do not even membership fees. For more information on club activities or to keep score.) For more information, call George at (301-598-9747) join, email us at ([email protected]). or Bill at (301-598-7270). We look forward to seeing you. Indoor Pool Volleyball: Experienced players are welcome Mah Jongg: Want to learn how to play Mah Jongg? Call to join a competitive game in the social pool at Clubhouse II (301-598-3438). on Mondays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. Basic volleyball skills are Pinochle Players: If you enjoy pinochle, join us at Clubhouse required. For beginners, social games are Wednesdays, Fridays II on Monday evenings, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call us at (301-775-7238) and Saturdays at 3 p.m. If you don’t have a yearly indoor pool or (301-598-7064). pass, a $3 ticket good for one pool session may be purchased at the Poker: Clubhouse II E&R office. Email Laurie Burdick at (lgburdick@aol. • A few poker game openings are available at the Greens, Thurs- com) with questions. days 7-10 p.m. No prior experience necessary. If interested, call Al Mind-Body Exercise Club: Members meet every Thursday at (301-598-7133). afternoon from 2-3 p.m. in the Clubhouse II Activity Room to • Men’s Poker is seeking new members. Play is daily, begin- study and practice mind-body exercises under a leader. Interested ning around 9 a.m. in the Game Room in Clubhouse II. Leisure World residents can join the club by paying a $5 per • Poker players wanted for all variations of poker, with or person initiation fee. If you have any questions, call Bert Fang, without wild cards. Come by Clubhouse II Tuesdays and Thurs- club president, at (301-871-1694).

February 3, 2017 Leisure World News | 45 Classes & SEMINARS Sign-up will be taken for newly advertised classes beginning knowledge. (VSLW), this is a series of on the Tuesday after the date of the edition of Leisure World The course uses an FPA text classes that focus on lowering News in which it appears. All sign ups begin at 8:30 a.m. in and DVD featuring foreign cholesterol, improving either Clubhouse I or Clubhouse II as noted in the class descrip- policy experts from academia diabetes control, lowering tion. Residents can register for themselves and two other resi- and the public sector as the bold pressure, and warding dents. Please bring your Leisure World ID. basis for in-depth course off chronic disease, as well If required enrollment is not met five days prior to the start discussions. as making improvements to date, the class will be cancelled. The class leader is David energy and mood. ***Please note fees for non-residents: add $10 for Frager, chairman of the The curriculum is based 1-6 session classes and $20 for classes of 7 or more LWCC board of directors and on the Physicians Committee sessions. *** discussion leader of the Great for Responsible Medicines Payment can be made by check or credit card (MasterCard, Decisions since 2010. (PCRM) successful 21-day VISA or Discover); no cash is accepted. Checks must be made Class meets Thursday, plant-based Kickstart payable to Leisure World of Maryland Corp. Please sign up in March 9 through Thursday, program. Discover which advance of the starting date of the class since instructors need to April 27, from 2-3:30 p.m. foods are optimal for know how many will participate. Note: Registration will not Fee (includes one book): improved health and weight be accepted nor refunds issued after the completion of $50 single; $75 couple, management, and learn prac- two sessions! if sharing one book. tical cooking skills to help Leisure World does not discriminate on the basis of race, Register at Clubhouse I. you on your journey to better color, national or ethnic origin in admission policies, education health. policies or programs. Sharing Stories, our In the classes, you will enjoy responses to selected a cooking demonstration and Community Classes Policy for Inclement short tales and poems, a taste healthful dishes in a CLL course: Instructor John supportive group setting. You Weather Clarke provides selected short will also receive individualized If Montgomery County Public Schools tales, poems and excerpts attention in finding solutions are closed, all classes are automatically for course participants to that match your needs. cancelled. If school openings are hear and read, then time for Instructor Brian Bergman delayed, classes are held at the participants to contemplate has taught numerous classes the story, with optional in the DC/MD area. He is discretion of the instructor. writing. The class shares their certified in plant-based nutri- March 16 and 23, 1-2 p.m. responses to tales of memory, tion from Cornell University EDUCATION Fee: $20. Register at Club- family, happiness self-re- and is a nutrition concierge. NEW – Exploring house I. flection and others over the His is associated with Dr. Ultra-Orthodox Life in course of six sessions. Neal Barnard’s group, PCRM. Israel, Part III, an ALL Adult Living and Learning Participants’ questions For more information, class: In this class, partici- (ALL) programs are co-spon- or suggestions about any contact Brian at (brian@ pants will conclude the second sored by the Jewish Residents aspect of the course are always ahelpingofhealthydc.com) or season of the highly acclaimed of Leisure World (JRLW) and welcome. (301-540-0404). Israeli television series, the Bender JCC of Greater Clarke has led groups at the Class meets Tuesdays, “Shtisel.” Instructor Ira Weiss Washington. Library of Congress and many March 7-April 4, from 11 precedes each episode with other venues, with partic- a.m.-1 p.m. Fee (includes a discussion of this unique 2017 Great Decisions, ipants of various ages and lunch): $95 per person. perspective of life in Israel a CLL course: E&R and the walks of life, who share their Register at Clubhouse I. and then follows the episode Center for Lifetime Learning own responses to stories and with Q&A session. (CLL) present the 2017 poems they read and hear in Make a Change for Life Class meets Thursdays, Foreign Policy Association’s the session and relate them to – Prevent or Delay Type 2 March 2-April 6, 10:30 a.m.- (FPA) Great Decisions series. their own stories. Diabetes: Are you interested noon. Fee: $30. Register at This year’s discussion topics Class meets Tuesdays, Feb. in healthy eating and weight Clubhouse I. include the future of Europe; 28-April 4, 10-11 a.m. Fee: loss? Do you have prediabetes, trade and politics; conflict in $20. Register at Club- high blood pressure, high NEW – Folk Songs for the South China Sea; Saudi house I. cholesterol or a family history Our Times, an ALL Class: Arabia in transition; U.S. of diabetes? Are you over- Do you remember the days foreign policy and petroleum; For more information weight? If so, you might be at when the family sat at the Latin America’s political about the Center for Lifelong risk for diabetes, but that risk piano or around the radio pendulum; prospects for Learning (CLL), visit (www. can be reversed. and sang together? In this Afghanistan and Pakistan, cllmd.com). Join an evidence-based workshop, Cantor Karen and nuclear security. We year-long CDC-recognized Webber takes you on a sung identify significant drivers of HEALTH AND diabetes prevention life- journey through melodies these issues and the impact style change program to with a rich history that have they have on the U.S.’ ability NUTRITION help prevent or delay type 2 become a part of the lexicon to identify and influence a Food for Life – Kick- diabetes. The program can of American Song. We will desired course of events. The start Nutrition and also lower your risk of having sing together “Lemon Tree,” class may discuss additional Cooking Program: Spon- a heart attack or stroke, “Dona” and many more. timely topics, and participants sored by the Vegetarian improve your health overall, Class meets Thursdays, share their experiences and Society of Leisure World and help you feel more

46 | Leisure World News February 3, 2017 energetic. questions after class or can be includes easy-to-follow Tap with Gerry: Did The class is lead by Certi- reached at (240-350-8820). low-impact moves and upper- you always wish you could fied Holistic Health Coach Class meets Mondays, Feb. body strength training. Have tap dance? Now you can! Jen Weil and meets for a full 27-April 24 (no class March fun and move to the music Join Gerry as you “Tap Your year: weekly for four months, 27) or Fridays, March 3-April through a variety of exercises Troubles Away” and “Shuffle bi-monthly for two months, 21 (no class March 24). Fee: designed to increase your off to Buffalo.” A fun way to and then monthly after $100. Register at Club- cardio fitness level, strength, exercise. The first half of the that. See the CDC website house II. range of movement, and class is devoted to beginners at (https://www.cdc.gov/ activities for daily living. where they learn basic steps diabetes/preventionlindex. NEW – Gentle Yoga Bring your hand-held weights of tap. The second half of html) for more information – Wednesdays and and work at your own pace. class is devoted to dancers about this National Diabetes Saturdays with Marilyn: Class meets Mondays (w/ who already have a knowledge Prevention Program. Yoga is a holistic system Shirley), Feb. 27-April 3, and of tap. This is a way for the Class meets selected that combines movement, Thursdays (w/Sue), March “performers” to add “tap” to Wednesdays, Feb. 22, 2017- posture, breath, and relax- 2-April 6, 9-9:45 a.m. You can their resume. Feb. 21, 2018. Fee: $60. ation techniques to improve take the class on Mondays or For more information, call Register at Clubhouse I. overall health and well-being Thursdays, or sign up for both Gerry (301-438-7452). physically, mentally, and days. Fee: $36, one day per Class meets Thursdays, EXERCISE spiritually. A consistent yoga week; $60 for both days. Feb. 23-March 30, 5:30 p.m. practice has been shown to Register at Clubhouse II. Fee: $45. Register at Club- NEW – Chair Yoga increase mobility, strength, house II. with Robin, Mondays or and flexibility, and to provide NEW – Mild Exercise Fridays: Age well. Prevent or skills to cultivate a peaceful with Shirley: All exercises, Move to the Beat: Do diminish the chronic degen- mind in the face of life’s seated or standing, are led by you hate to exercise? If you erative disease processes stresses and challenges. This instructor Shirley Lloyd. do, this is the class for you. that frequently accompany class is designed for individ- Class meets Tuesdays, Feb. For 45 minutes, we move aging. Gentle, yet effective, uals with some ability to get 28-April 4, and Wednesdays, by stretching, walking and movements done while sitting up and down off the floor and March 1-April 5, 11-11:45 dancing to various music in a chair. Increase joint can be adapted according to a.m. You can take the class (singing along is allowed). mobility, balance, flexibility, the need of the practitioner. on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, You don’t have to remember strength, tone, circulation of Beginners and ongoing or sign up for both days. anything; just follow at your blood and lymph, and improve students are welcome. Bring Fee: $36, one day per own pace. You must keep breathing. Optional standing a yoga mat or blanket to the week; $60 for both days. moving. Doctors tell us we balance exercises included. first class. Register at Clubhouse II. must keep moving for our Relaxing and fun! Mindful- Class meets Wednesdays, ness training introduced and Feb. 22-April 26 and/or basic holistic lifestyle habits Saturdays, Feb. 25-April 29, discussed. 9-10 a.m. Fee: $80/1 day, Instructor Robin M. $140/2 days per week. Hartman, CHHC, RYT, PTA, Register at Clubhouse I. is licensed to perform physical therapy in the state of Mary- NEW – Senior land. She is also a certified Sneakers: Get up and go holistic health coach, regis- with a safe, heart-healthy tered yoga teacher, and yoga cardio workout that is gentle therapist. She will answer on the joints. The workout

February 3, 2017 Leisure World News | 47 health. Let’s do it together as exercising in a long time You can take the class on Tues- intensity and slow paced. We use we “Move to the Beat.” For or individuals who may be days or Thursdays, or sign up for walking patterns with various more information, call Gerry limited physically. The biggest both days. Fee: $36, one day arm movements and focus on (301-438-7452). difference between Zumba per week; $60 for both days. stretching, balancing, yoga, and Class meets Tuesdays, Feb. Gold and Zumba Basic is that Register at Clubhouse II. range of motion exercises using 28-April 4, 6:15-7 p.m. Fee: Zumba Gold is done at a much noodles and balls. $39. Register at Club- lower intensity. It is just as NEW – Non-Impact Class meets Tuesdays, Feb. house II. much fun, just not as fast! Fusion with Beth: This class 28-April 4, and Thursdays, Zumba Gold utilizes the same is held in the round leisure pool Thursdays, March 2-April 6, 3-4 Argentine Tango for great Latin styles of music (warm water). Dance, yoga poses, p.m. You can take the class on Tango Lovers: This class and dance that are used in the and cardio movements are all Tuesdays or Thursdays, or sign will teach the fundamentals of Zumba basic program. Class fused together to give students up for both days. Fee: $36, Argentine tango. It is for begin- meets Mondays, Feb. 6-March an awesome, fun class. Partici- one day per week; $60 for ners, but is also for those who 20 (no class Feb. 20), 10:30 pants will improve their posture, both days. Register at Club- want to improve their basic a.m. or Fridays, Feb. 3-March balance, flexibility, and muscle house II. elements of the dance. Topics 17 (no class Feb. 17), 1 p.m. strength. include the embrace, commu- Fee: $37.50 for one day; Class meets Tuesdays, Feb. NEW – Aqua Fit with nication, walking with style, $71 for two days. Register 28-April 4, and Thursdays, Shirley: This unique class and musicality. No partner is at Clubhouse II. Thursdays, March 2-April 6, 1-2 blends the best of both worlds required. Dancing or leath- p.m. You can take the class on using water aerobics and yoga. er-soled shoes are preferred. WATER EXERCISE Tuesdays or Thursdays, or sign Water aerobics will be done in The instructor, Julia up for both days. Fee: $36, the lap pool for 30 minutes, NEW – Water Exercise Elena, is director of Caminito one day per week; $60 for focusing on cardio and strength. with Nancy: Time to start the Amigo, an Argentine tango both days. Register at Club- The class will then move to the day off right by enrolling in a community. house II. social warm water pool and water exercise class. Participants Class meets Mondays, finish up with yoga stretches will gain strength, stamina, March 20-April 24, 3-4 p.m. NEW – Aqua Arthritis that will focus on balance and and tone from this cardio class. Fee: $50. Register at Club- with Shirley: Class is held in posture. (Dumbbells are used, although house I. the warm water pool. If you have Class meets Wednesdays, they are not required, and are arthritis or other joint issues, have March 1-April 5, 1-2 p.m. available for purchase from the Zumba Gold with Denny had recent surgery, have trouble Fee: $36, 1 day per week; instructor.) – Mondays or Fridays: with balance or breathing, or any $60, when taken with Class meets Tuesdays, Feb. This program was designed other medical issue that has kept one day of another water 28-April. 4, and Thursdays, for the older active adult, you from exercising, then this class. Register at Club- March 2-April 6, 11 a.m.-12 noon. a person who has not been class is for you. This class is low house II.

48 | Leisure World News February 3, 2017 Calendar of EVENTS Friday, February 3 1:00 p.m. Oils & Acrylics Class Clubhouse I 1:30 p.m. Patients Rights Group 10:00 a.m. Basic Drawing Class 2:00 p.m. LW Green Dial 301-598-1313 12:15 p.m. Kiwanis Club 6:45 p.m. Chicago Bridge 1:30 p.m. Watercolors Any Level Class Clubhouse II for recorded Daily Events 3:00 p.m. Hispanos de LW: Games 11:00 a.m. Mild Exercise Class 7:00 p.m. Friday Duplicate Bridge 10:00 a.m. Water Exercise Class Clubhouse II 1:00 p.m. Chess Club Meetings of the LWCC Board of Directors, 1:00 p.m. Ping Pong Club 1:00 p.m. Ping Pong Club 1:00 p.m. Chess Club 1:00 p.m. Aqua Fit Class Executive Committee and Advisory Committees 1:00 p.m. Zumba Gold Class 1:30 p.m. Stroke Support Group Budget and Finance Health 1:00 p.m. Friday Bridge Club 2:00 p.m. Chair Yoga Class Feb. 15, 10:00 a.m., Clubhouse II Feb. 15, 2:00 p.m., Clubhouse I Saturday, February 4 Thursday, February 9 Community Planning Leisure World News Clubhouse I Clubhouse I Feb. 13, 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse I Feb. 16, 10:00 a.m., Clubhouse I 9:00 a.m. Gentle Yoga Class 9:15 a.m. Stretch & Tone Class Education and Recreation Security and Transportation 10:00 a.m. ANG Meeting 10:00 a.m. Painting for Everyone Feb. 7, 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse I Feb. 9, 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse I 10:00 a.m. Open Art Studio Class Clubhouse II 10:30 a.m. Beginner Stretch & Tone Foundation Technology 9:15 a.m. JRLW Religious Service Class Feb. 8, 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse II Feb. 7, 10:00 a.m., Sullivan Room 2:00 p.m. Going It Alone: Video, 12:30 p.m. Ladies Bridge Government Affairs Bingo 1:00 p.m. Oils & Acrylics Class Feb. 13, 2:00 p.m., Sullivan Room Sunday, February 5 7:00 p.m. LW Democratic Club Clubhouse I Clubhouse II LWMC Board of Directors Have a Happy Day 9:00 a.m. Senior Sneakers Class Feb. 28, 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse I Clubhouse II 9:30 a.m. Beginning/Advanced Tai The meeting will air on March 6, 8 and 10 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on channel 974. 2:30 p.m. Fireside Forum Chi LWCC Executive Committee 7:00 p.m. Baby Boomers Super Bowl 9:30 a.m. Quilters Group Feb. 17, 9:00 a.m., Sullivan Room Party 10:00 a.m. MVA on Wheels The meeting will air on Feb. 22, 23 and 24 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on channel 974. 11:00 a.m. Water Exercise Class Monday, February 6 12:30 p.m. Men’s Bridge Group Meeting times and locations subject to change. Clubhouse I 1:00 p.m. Non-impact Fusion Water 9:15 a.m. Stretch & Tone Class Class 9:30 a.m. Art Class, Any Medium 2:00 p.m. Mind-Body Exercise Club 10:30 a.m. Beginners Stretch & Tone 4:00 p.m. Model Railroad Club Leisure World Mutual Meetings Class 5:30 p.m. Tap with Gerry Class February 7 Mutual 16 Board 1:00 p.m. Paintbrush & Knife Class Mutual 18 Board 9:30 a.m., Sullivan Room Friday, February 10 1:30 p.m. LW Chorale 1:30 p.m., Sullivan Room Mutual 7 Board Clubhouse I 2:00 p.m. Book Club Network Mutual 6B Board 1:00 p.m., Sullivan Room 10:00 a.m. Basic Drawing Class 3:00 p.m. Argentine Tango Class 2:00 p.m., Mutual Mutual 25 Board 7:00 p.m. Bingo 1:30 p.m. Watercolors Any Level Class February 8 7:00 p.m., Sullivan Room Clubhouse II 3:00 p.m. Hispanos de LW Movie: Mutual 11 Board February 15 9:00 a.m. Senior Sneakers Class “Nonna’s Trip” Mutual 5 Board 10:00 a.m. Clipper Workshop 6:00 p.m. Café AIM 4:00 p.m., Sullivan Room 10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold Class 7:00 p.m. Friday Duplicate Bridge February 9 9:30 a.m., Sullivan Room 12:30 p.m. Men’s Bridge Clubhouse II Mutual 12 Board February 16 1:00 p.m. Chess Club 10:00 a.m. Chinese Club of LW 1:00 p.m., Sullivan Room Mutual 15 Board 1:00 p.m. Ping Pong Club 2:00 p.m. Line Dance Class February 14 9:30 a.m., Sullivan Room 2:00 p.m. Chair Yoga Class 1:00 p.m. Chess Club 1:00 p.m. Zumba Gold Class Mutual 19A Board 3:00 p.m. Line Dance Class 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse II 4:00 p.m. Ba Duan Exercise Class 1:00 p.m. Friday Bridge Club Tuesday, February 7 Saturday, February 11 Meeting times and locations subject to change. Clubhouse I Clubhouse I 9:00 a.m. Blood Pressure Testing 10:00 a.m. Open Art Studio 7:00 p.m. Bingo 1:30 p.m. Comedy & Humor Club 9:30 a.m. Art Class, Any Medium 7:00 p.m. Lions Club Cabaret Clubhouse II 3:00 p.m. Parkinson’s Support Group 1:00 p.m. Watercolor Techniques Clubhouse II 9:00 a.m. Senior Sneakers Class 6:15 p.m. Move to the Beat Class Class 9:15 a.m. Shabbat Service 10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold Class 7:00 p.m. Camera Club Meeting 5:00 p.m. Trivia Group 2:00 p.m. Going It Alone: Video, 12:30 p.m. Men’s Bridge 7:00 p.m. Duplicate Bridge Bingo Wednesday, February 15 1:00 p.m. Chess Club Clubhouse II 5:30 p.m. Baby Boomers Potluck Clubhouse I 2:00 p.m. Line Dance Class 9:30 a.m. Beginning/Advanced Tai Dinner 9:00 a.m. Income Tax Service 3:00 p.m. Line Dance Class Chi Sunday, February 12 10:15 a.m. League of Women Voters 4:00 p.m. Ba Duan Class 11:00 a.m. Mild Exercise Class Clubhouse I 11:00 a.m. Short Story Group 10:00 a.m. Water Exercise Class Have a Happy Day Tuesday, February 14 11:30 a.m. Hadassah Group 12:30 p.m. Scrabble Group Clubhouse II Clubhouse I 2:00 p.m. Woman’s Club Tea 1:00 p.m. Gilbert & Sullivan Society 7:00 p.m. Jerry Allen Program 1:00 p.m. Amateur Radio Club 6:45 p.m. Chicago Bridge 2:00 p.m. Book Club Network Clubhouse II 1:00 p.m. Non-impact Fusion Water Monday, February 13 Class 5:00 p.m. Trivia Group 11:00 a.m. Mild Exercise Class Clubhouse I 1:30 p.m. Comedy & Humor Club 7:00 p.m. Duplicate Bridge 1:00 p.m. Chess Club 9:00 a.m. Stretch & Tone Class 6:15 p.m. Move to the Beat Class Clubhouse II 1:00 p.m. Aqua Fit Class 10:30 a.m. Garden & Environmental 9:30 a.m. Beginning/Advanced Tai Chi 1:00 p.m. Ping Pong Club Wednesday, February 8 Club 11:00 a.m. Water Exercise Class Clubhouse I 10:30 a.m. Beginner Stretch & Tone Thursday, February 16 11:00 a.m. Mild Exercise Class 9:00 a.m. Income Tax Service Class Clubhouse I 12:30 p.m. Scrabble Group 10:00 a.m. Express Yourself Art Class 1:30 p.m. LW Chorale 9:15 a.m. Stretch & Tone Class 1:00 p.m. Non-impact Fusion Water Class 1:00 p.m. Low Vision Group 3:00 p.m. Argentine Tango Class 10:30 a.m. Beginner Stretch & Tone Class February 3, 2017 Leisure World News | 49 11:00 a.m. Writers Workshop 1:00 p.m. Chess Club Friday, February 24 7:30 p.m. Mardi Gras Party with 12:30 p.m. Ladies Bridge 2:00 p.m. Line Dance Class Clubhouse I Dixieland Express Clubhouse II 3:00 p.m. Line Dance Class 10:00 a.m. Basic Drawing Class Clubhouse II 9:00 a.m. Senior Sneakers Class 4:00 p.m. Ba Duan Exercise Class 1:30 p.m. Watercolors Any Level Class 9:30 a.m. Beginning/Advanced Tai 9:30 a.m. Beginning/Advanced Tai Tuesday, February 21 3:00 p.m. Hispanos de LW: Games Chi 7:00 p.m. Friday Duplicate Bridge Chi Clubhouse I 10:00 a.m. The LW Apple Club Clubhouse II 10:00 a.m. Stitchers Group 9:00 a.m. Blood Pressure Testing 11:00 a.m. Mild Exercise Class 10:00 a.m. Chinese Club of LW 11:00 a.m. Water Exercise Class 9:30 a.m. Art Class, Any Medium 11:00 a.m. Water Exercise Class 1:00 p.m. Ping Pong Club 12:30 p.m. Men’s Bridge 1:00 p.m. Watercolor Techniques 12:30 p.m. Scrabble Group 1:00 p.m. Chess Club 1:00 p.m. Non-Impact Fusion Water Class 1:00 p.m. Non-impact Fusion Water 1:00 p.m. Zumba Gold Class Class 2:00 p.m. Book Club Network Class 1:00 p.m. Friday Bridge Club 1:00 p.m. Movie: “The Choice” 2:00 p.m. NARFE Membership 1:30 p.m. Comedy & Humor Club 2:00 p.m. Mind-Body Exercise Club Meeting Saturday, February 25 3:00 p.m. Aqua Arthritis Class 5:30 p.m. Tap with Gerry Class 5:00 p.m. Trivia Group Clubhouse I 6:15 p.m. Move to the Beat Class Friday, February 17 7:00 p.m. Duplicate Bridge 9:00 a.m. Gentle Yoga Class 7:00 p.m. Camera Club Competition Clubhouse I Clubhouse II 10:00 a.m. Open Art Studio Wednesday, March 1 10:00 a.m. Book Club Network 9:30 a.m. Beginning/Advanced Tai 7:30 p.m. LW Ballroom Dance Clubhouse I 12:15 p.m. Kiwanis Club Class Clubhouse II 9:00 a.m. Income Tax Service 3:00 p.m. Hispanos de LW: Games 12:30 p.m. Scrabble Group 9:15 a.m. JRLW Service 9:00 a.m. Gentle Yoga Class 7:00 p.m. Friday Duplicate Bridge 1:30 p.m. Comedy & Humor Club 2:00 p.m. Going It Alone: Video, Bingo 10:00 a.m. Express Yourself Art Class Clubhouse II 2:30 p.m. UU Group Sunday, February 26 11:00 a.m. Short Story Group 1:00 p.m. Ping Pong Club 6:15 p.m. Move to the Beat Class Clubhouse I 12:30 p.m. NA’AMAT RBZ 1:00 p.m. Chess Club 7:00 p.m. Vegetarian Society 2:00 p.m. Italian Club Meeting 1:00 p.m. Diabetes Prevention Class 1:00 p.m. Friday Bridge Club Meeting Clubhouse II 1:00 p.m. Oils & Acrylics Class 4:00 p.m. LWAAAC: Black History Wednesday, February 22 10:30 a.m. Jewish Discussion Group 2:00 p.m. Book Club Network Program Clubhouse I 2:00 p.m. Movie: “The Race” 6:45 p.m. Chicago Bridge Saturday, February 18 9:00 a.m. Income Tax Service 7:00 p.m. Baby Boomers Group Clubhouse II 11:00 a.m. Mild Exercise Class Clubhouse I 9:00 a.m. Gentle Yoga Class Monday, February 27 9:00 a.m. Gentle Yoga Class 10:00 a.m. Express Yourself Art 1:00 p.m. Chess Club Clubhouse I 1:00 p.m. Aqua Fit Class Clubhouse II Class 9:30 a.m. Stretch & Tone Class 9:15 a.m. JRLW Service 1:00 p.m. Diabetes Prevention Class 1:00 p.m. Ping Pong Club 9:30 a.m. Art Class, Any Medium Class 2:00 p.m. Chair Yoga Class 12:00 p.m. LGBT Group 1:00 p.m. Oils & Acrylics Class 10:30 a.m. Beginners Stretch & Tone 2:00 p.m. Going It Alone: Video 2:00 p.m. LW Green 4:00 p.m. LWAAAC General Meeting Class 7:30 p.m. Fun & Fancy Theatre Group 7:00 p.m. Baby Boomers: Movie 6:45 p.m. Chicago Bridge 1:00 p.m. Paintbrush & Knife Class 7:00 p.m. Sock Hop Clubhouse II 1:30 p.m. LW Chorale Thursday, March 2 Sunday, February 19 1:00 p.m. Chess Club 1:30 p.m. Book Club Network Clubhouse I Clubhouse I 1:00 p.m. Ping Pong Club 3:00 p.m. Argentine Tango Class 10:00 a.m. Painting for Everyone Class 10:00 a.m. JRLW Breakfast Forum Thursday, February 23 7:00 p.m. Bingo 10:30 a.m. Essential Tremor Group Clubhouse II Clubhouse I Clubhouse II 10:30 a.m. Exploring Orthodox Life in Have a Happy Day 9:15 a.m. Stretch & Tone Class 9:00 a.m. Senior Sneakers Class Israel Class 11:00 a.m. Writers Workshop Monday, February 20 10:00 a.m. Painting for Everyone 10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold Class 12:30 p.m. Men’s Bridge 12:30 p.m. Ladies Bridge Clubhouse I Class 1:00 p.m. Chess Club Class 1:00 p.m. Oils/Acrylics Class 9:15 a.m. Stretch & Tone Class 10:30 a.m. Beginner Stretch & Tone 2:00 p.m. Line Dance Class 3:00 p.m. Stamp Club 9:30 a.m. Art Class, Any Medium Class 2:00 p.m. Chair Yoga Class 3:00 p.m. Essential Tremor Group 9:45 a.m. AARP Drivers Class 12:30 p.m. Ladies Bridge 3:00 p.m. Line Dance Class Clubhouse II 10:30 a.m. Beginner Stretch & Tone 1:00 p.m. Oils & Acrylics Class Clubhouse II 4:00 p.m. Ba Duan Class 9:00 a.m. Senior Sneakers Class Class 9:30 a.m. Beginning/Advanced Tai Chi 1:00 p.m. Paintbrush & Knife Class 9:30 a.m. Beginning/Advanced Tai Tuesday, February 28 Chi 10:00 a.m. Stitchers Group 1:30 p.m. LW Chorale Clubhouse I 11:00 a.m. Water Exercise Class 3:00 p.m. Argentine Tango Class 9:30 a.m. Quilters Group 9:30 a.m. Art Class, Any Medium 12:30 p.m. Men’s Bridge 12:30 p.m. Men’s Bridge Group 6:00 p.m. Lions Club Meeting 10:00 a.m. Sharing Stories Class 1:00 p.m. Non-impact Fusion Water 7:00 p.m. Bingo 1:30 p.m. JRLW Movie: “Fabulous 1:00 p.m. Watercolor Techniques Class Fashionistas” Class Clubhouse II 2:00 p.m. Book Club Network 2:00 p.m. Mind-Body Exercise Club 10:00 a.m. Clipper Workshop 2:00 p.m. Mind-Body Exercise Club 5:00 p.m. Trivia Group 5:30 p.m. Tap with Gerry Class 3:00 p.m. Aqua Arthritis Class 12:30 p.m. Men’s Bridge Group 7:00 p.m. Duplicate Bridge 5:30 p.m. Tap with Gerry Class 7:00 p.m. Tennis Club Friday, March 3 Clubhouse I 10:00 a.m. Basic Drawing Class 12:15 p.m. Kiwanis Club 1:30 p.m. Watercolors Any Level Class 3:00 p.m. Hispanos de LW: Games 7:00 p.m. Friday Duplicate Bridge Clubhouse II 10:00 a.m. Chair Yoga Class 1:00 p.m. Ping Pong Club 1:00 p.m. Chess Club 1:00 p.m. Zumba Gold Class 1:00 p.m. Friday Bridge Club Saturday, March 4 Clubhouse I 9:00 a.m. Gentle Yoga Class 10:00 a.m. ANG Meeting 10:00 a.m. Open Art Studio Clubhouse II 9:15 a.m. JRLW Religious Service 2:00 p.m. Going It Alone: Video 50 | Leisure World News February 3, 2017 February 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. Please register with Toni Davis at 301-388-7209 or [email protected].

Living Well Seminar: Alzheimer’s support group “How to Improve Your Balance February 15, 3:30-4:30 p.m. and Prevent Falls” Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, this February 15, 1-2:15 p.m. confidential group provides an opportunity for Discover how to prevent falls and the specific individuals and families to find support, gain exercises you can do to improve your balance. understanding and share caregiving tips. FREE. Seminar preceded by complimentary lunch at 12:30 p.m. FREE. Register by February 13. Support for the Caregiver Seminar: “The Basics of Alzheimer’s” February 28, 2-3 p.m. Learn the facts about Alzheimer’s and other types of memory loss. Topics include symptoms, risk factors, the benefits of early detection, treatment, hope for the future, and ways the Alzheimer’s Association can help. FREE. Register by February 26.

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I do duties like personal Doctor’s appointments, groceries, Dealing with Leisure World for 38 3843) to schedule appointment hygiene, light housekeeping, laundry, other errands and light housekeeping. years. Licensed and bonded. Cash to see this exceptional home. No shopping, meal preparation, bathing, Day shift, 1-7 p.m. Please call (301- or cashier’s check for your car, van smoking. No pets. Your own parking dressing errands and transportation 775-4304). or truck. Please call Marty Salins at space, utilities and cable included in to appointments and medication Auto Plaza (301-325-1973).­ rent. reminders. I am a Filipina, U.S. CNA & CAREGIVER looking for a position nights or weekends. Assist MOVE IN READY! Renovated 3 BD citizen, can drive and with own car. ­REAL ESTATE FOR SALE with activities of daily living, light / 2 BA spacious apartment in Leisure Honest, dependable, loving and hard worker with excellent references. housekeeping, help with meal prep A WISE CHOICE. Call me. Marilyn World on Glade Dr. Apartment and more. Call Ada at (240-643- is located on the second floor of a Please call (240-643-3392 cell), (301- Rubinstein of Weichert Realtors. 926-2547 home). 1405). Your expert in this great community. three-story garden style building with access to an elevator. Open floor Top 1% Nationwide. #1 Office CNA, CPR, FIRST AID. Very LOVING, CARING PERSON. Have plan, granite countertops, lighting Producer with over 40 years of dependable, hardworking, patient worked in Leisure World for 10 years. completed throughout entire unit, experience and hundreds of sales and punctual. 7 days, anytime I am looking for a part-time job, state of the art washer/dryer in unit. right here. Call me for a free market or live-in. Companionship, light three-four days/week. LW reference. Enclosed balcony area includes analysis. Please call and we’ll talk. I housekeeping & errands. Own Please call Alice, 240-839-0087. make buying or selling an enjoyable storage room. Assigned parking with transportation. (240-510-7125). SENIOR CARE SERVICES. Have and successful experience. Call ample guest parking area. Utilities 25 years of experience taking care Marilyn today – 301-674-1288. included in monthly rent. Farrah CAREGIVER. Full time or part time, of elderly and the sick. Have CNA [11.4.16-4.21.17] (301-840-0000). day or night. Own transportation. Reference available. (301-803-9000) license. Patient, careful and attentive. THINKING OF SELLING your RENTAL APARTMENT AVAILABLE Reasonable price. Available anytime. home or that of a relative? Call – two bedroom, two bath; completely LPN/CNA with CPR and first aid. Contact Susan, 301-275-1006, Sue Heyman of Weichert Realtors, renovated in 2015 – new open 18 years experience with family and [email protected]. Leisure World Plaza, community floor plan, cathedral ceiling, new nursing care. Highly recommended. HIGHEST STANDARD OF resident for over 13 years, Top 1% appliances, eat-in kitchen, new Short or long hours availability. (301- CARE: CNA, GNA private caregiver Nationwide, Senior & Relo Specialist, flooring throughout, full size washer 580-8597) licensed and insured. 20 years “Forward@50 Sponsor.” 2016 has and dryer in unit, master bedroom of experience. Responsible, been a super year for real estate! with walk-in closet, separate lockable CNA/CMT – OVER 16 years of hardworking, caring, trustworthy. Inventory is historically low. Days storage and assigned parking space. experience. Very dependable. Clean background and driving license. on the market for our community Mutual 19. Please call (301-906- Excellent references in LW. Have Excellent references. (mireka09@ are less than one month. Prices are 5000) or email ([email protected]). car. Light cooking, doctor’s appts., errands. Bonded, insured. Hospice gmail.com), (1-561-222-9804). going up! Mid-year, I have already SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM 2 had 18 closings, with four additional patients are welcome. Call Ana (240- bathroom, ground floor condo. 491-8978, 301-442-6094). CNA –25 years experience. Loving, properties under contract. As sellers, Laminate floors, full size washer/ caring, reliable, looking for full or now is the time to take advantage of dryer in unit, walk-in shower, ELDERLY CARE Nursing assistant part-time work. Live-in or -out. Call this fast-paced market. I know all the enclosed patio, assigned parking, with 15 years experience, day or (240-354-5372) or (301-306-0073). floor plans and how to price them. 52 | Leisure World News February 3, 2017 CNA/GNA – CPR certified, 10 years R & G CLEANING SERVICES SMALL JOBS WELCOME! Picture CALL & RIDE - Or we will pick experience working with the elderly, –Small, family-owned business hanging, moving boxes, carpet up your groceries for you; airport, always reliable, compassionate and catering to you and your household stretching, bathroom caulking, doctors, casino. Always on time. caring. Looking for part-time hours needs. Friendly, reliable and adjusting bathroom fixtures, hanging Larry Kraft (240-743-8287). Monday through Friday between trustworthy with many years of curtain rods, resetting closet doors, hours of 5 and 10 p.m. I am a experience. Reasonable rates and minor wall patching and painting. DRIVER/ASSISTANT: Shopping, resident of Leisure World, so it’s easy flexible hours. Licensed and insured. Need something else? Please ask doctor’s appointments, errands, light access. Call Cheryl (954-608-7376). Help with household organization. Jesse (301-747-5054). housekeeping, odd jobs. I am fond of Free estimate with appointment. Call seniors, 7 years’ experience, own car. CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (301-442-5032). TIRED OF POLISHING your References available. $17/hour. Call and a caregiver with CPR and First silver? Turn it into cash, which does Justin Faircloth (240-205-3562). Aid. I am looking to care for your ALICIA’S CLEANING SERVICES – not tarnish. I will come to your home loved one in their home. I love what Good references. Good rate. Once a and give you a free evaluation of what MOBILE TAX PREPARATION: I do. I do the care with love and week or every two weeks. (240-286- I can pay. I buy all gold and silver Licensed Maryland tax preparer compassion. I am reasonable and 3807) jewelry, including broken pieces, all (License #4720863) specializing in affordable. All ages are welcome to sterling silver, gold and silver coins, individual returns. I offer affordable call me. Florence at (240-779-1984). HOUSE CLEANING – 20 years gold watches, etc. I am licensed with rates will travel to client’s home for experience. Worked in LW for both Maryland and Montgomery no additional charge. Call Howard at DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL 9 years. Reliable, honest, great County (lic. #2327). If you decide to (410-409-1341). seeks position to work with seniors references. I live in Aspen Hill. Call sell, I can buy your items at that time, or any individual with disabilities. Alice (301-946-5996) or (301-520- but there is no obligation. Call Bob PERSONAL SERVICES Help with activities of daily living, 0074). (240-938-9694). e.g. light house cleaning, meal PRESERVE YOUR FAMILY preparation shopping, etc. Call (240- QUALITY HOME CLEANING DAHLSTROM SENIOR SUPPORT MEMORIES! Don’t let your precious 602-1757). SERVICES: Your choice for quality SERVICES. Assistance with Senior photos be forgotten or fade over and affordable cleaning. Leisure Care and the Care of Senior’s time. I’ll transfer your photos, slides, CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT World references. Call us today for Pets. Safe/Reliable door-to-door and mementos to a CD so they can seeks employment. Have been free consultation! (301-442-7417). transportation as needed. General be easily shared with friends and employed in Leisure World with $10 off first time cleaning. assistance to help maintain family. Once they’re scanned, I can different individuals during the independence. Assistance with Pet UNITED CLEANING GROUP, LLC label the photos to identify the people past 21 years. Own transportation. Care. Dog walking and sitting during comes to Leisure World! We’re happy in them, or bring your photos to life Will do personal care, medication, short hospital stays, vacations, to help by offering our cleaning in a memorable DVD slideshow. Call housekeeping and driving. Available or as needed. Transportation for services 7 days a week. Want your Kim at Virtual Computer Services with references. Call Marcia at (240- grooming/vet appointments. I home looking spotless? Call United (301-438-3140). 626-5703) or (240-440-2423). am a 55 yr. old semi-retired Cleaning Group today at (240-498- Doctor, Leisure World Resident and DOG WALKING by Leisure World CNA/GNA/PCT/MT/PT/OT/CPR: 2748), (301-498-2748). dog, cat, bird lover. Bonded, insured, resident, minimum 20-25 minutes for Certified in Maryland, Washington, reasonable rates and outstanding $12. Twelve years experience in vet D.C., and Virginia. Caring for COMPUTER SERVICES – Problems Leisure World references. Call Carl office; state certified Master Wildlife patients in homes, hospital and with your PC or Network? Computer Systems Engineer will come to you (410-499-9362). Rehabilitator and graduate credits nursing homes. Samuel (301-237- in Animal Science, University of 5930). with help. Home, Business. Call David G. (301-642-4526). 55-YEAR-OLD MALE with own transportation and computer, A+ COMPUTER SERVICES. Free in- available for companion care, house diagnostic of your computer, errands, appointments, computer printer, or basic set-ups. A+ certified, assistance, cooking and light virus removal, back up, and retrieve housekeeping. Please call John important data, photos, and music. ONeill at (301-933-7229). Also will teach lessons on Microsoft Office and basic computer skills at your home. Alex Nowrouzi, (301-312- GENERAL SERVICES 2277). I reside in Leisure World.

ALTERATIONS - 29 years experience COMPUTER LESSONS / in Leisure World! Men’s & woman’s SERVICES - Need help with garments picked up and dropped your computer? Training, new off at your convenience. Very computer setup, troubleshooting, competitive prices. Call Mimi (301- installation. Lessons at your 990-6468). residence at your convenience. Learn KITCHEN AND BATHROOM basic computer, email, surfing Remodeling – Cabinet and the web, digital photos, tablets, countertop replacement, and bathtub smartphones, smart TVs, and to accessible shower conversions. more. Patient trainer will sit Please call Joe at JML Remodeling. by your side and teach you in (301-598-8400). Serving Leisure plain English - no technical World since 1988. MHIC# talk! Shopping assistance for all 36674. Thank you. electronic & computer items. Senior specialist since 1996. Senior REPLACEMENT WINDOWS AND discount. Call David at (301-762- DOORS. Let our friendly staff 2570). ComputerTutor provide you with a free estimate for your window and door project. CONTINENTAL MOVERS. Local Rockville Window & Door Co. has moving services. Free boxes. Local – been serving Montgomery County long distance – hauling – pick-ups since 1979. Co-owner is LW resident. and deliveries. $80 x two men, one rwdoor.com * (301-208-3580) hour driving time. (202-438-1489) * MHIC license #10632. (301-340-0602) Cmora53607@ msn.com www.continentalmovers. HOUSE CLEANING – PROUDLY net. serving the Leisure World community. Weekly, bi-weekly, SEMPER FI PAINT. Discount for monthly selections available. Call CC veterans and seniors. Reference at (301-253-0544). available. Sam (240-274-0929) MHIC Lic. #132655

February 3, 2017 Leisure World News | 53 Maryland. Now have an a.m. opening laundry/light housekeeping, errands, or one weekend afternoon per month information, call Evangelist Connie Monday-Friday. References. Call medication reminders, and personal from noon to 4 p.m. Receive on- Blake at (301-438-2667). Nancy (301-854-2588). hygiene assistance to seniors in the the-job training on local history and Washington, D.C.-metro area. Based museum interpretation. Also receive UPCOMING EVENTS GUITAR, PIANO, VOICE Lessons! It in Silver Spring, our office team is special admission to programs and a is never too late to learn! Beginner and fun, dedicated, and committed to 20% discount in the Museum Shop. SISTER-TO SISTER Valentine Tea, Intermediate welcome! Call Wendy providing superior service to our Contact Amada Elliott, Education & Saturday, Feb. 25, 1-3 p.m., in Leisure (LW Resident!) at (301-938-4922) or customers. To learn more about us, Outreach Coordinator, (301-340-6534) World’s Clubhouse I. Sponsored by the email at ([email protected])! visit HomeInstead.com/197. We or ([email protected]). East-West Montgomery Unit Church are seeking a part-time Client Care CERTIFED/REGISTERED Women United. Cost for the tea buffet- Specialist (work 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. MEALS ON WHEELS is looking for CHIROPRACTIC and Massage $15. Reservations required; call LW three days/week). This individual caring and dedicated volunteers to Therapist. I will come to your resident Connie Blake at (301-438- initially meets with seniors and their deliver meals to homebound and residence. Special rates for Leisure 2667). Toiletries for needy women and families to explain our services, disabled individuals in the Leisure World/senior rates. Call for children will be collected. performs a non-medical intake World area. Service area includes: appointment only, (240-618-6352). process, and signs them on as clients. Leisure World, Olney, Wheaton, Yeping “Ping” Luo. WANTED Additionally, this position visits clients Sandy Spring. Please contact Emily Trotter at (443-573-0925) or email ESTATE PLANNING, Living Trusts, in their homes every 30 days to ensure FAST CASH FOR USED CARS - Big ([email protected]). Wills, Estates, Powers of Attorney, services are going smoothly, suggests dollars paid for your used car! Over resources, etc. Requirements: Team Medical Directives, Living Wills. MEALS ON WHEELS (MOW), which 43 years experience serving Leisure player attitude, ability to nurture and Robert E. Richards, Attorney at Law, runs out of the Inter-Faith Chapel World. Leave message 24 hours. I will cultivate relationships, and computer 30 years experience. House calls and site, needs more volunteers to deliver come to you. Cash or cashiers check at skills. Please email cover letter, reasonable rates. Call (301-593-6220). meals. If you have or know someone your request. I can also help with your resume, salary history/requirements Do you want to avoid probate? I can who has one and a half to two new car purchase, any make or model! to [email protected]. help! Let’s discuss your situation. hours every other week or one time Md. Dealer #U2927. Call Marty Salins No phone calls please. a month and might be interested (301-325-1973). WHY GO TO A RESTAURANT when in serving in this capacity, please it’s cold? Gather with your friends MEDSTAR PEER INSTRUCTORS WILL BUY MILITARY, WW2, contact (410-730-9476). in the comfort of your home and – Compensation offered for certified WW1, Civil War, memorabilia items. watch Italian Personal Chef GiGi peer instructors in the Chronic Disease Uniforms, Weapons, Helmets, Photos, Self-Management Program. Interested THE SENIOR CONNECTION needs cook a delicious, fresh, family-style volunteers who live in the 20906 zip Medals, or any other items associated meal. Any special request is welcome. “lay leaders” become certified through with US, German, Japanese or other several training sessions with MedStar code area to drive seniors to medical $15 per meal! (410-428-0036) appointments and help with grocery military history. Call Dave (240-464- / [email protected] Health beginning Tuesday, Feb. 21. 0958) or email ([email protected]). After certification, peer instructors shopping. Schedules are flexible and just 2-3 hours a month can make may teach six-session workshops in WANTED: FIREARM a difference! Training and liability HELP WANTED the community on chronic disease COLLECTIONS, one piece or one management. For more information coverage are provided. Call (301- DOG WALKER(S) hundred, licensed local dealer about registration, location and 942-1049) or contact (volunteer@ NEEDED! My Mom lives at will come to you. Contact Richard training, contact Eme Martin at (667- seniorconnectionmc.org) to learn Bedford Court and has a therapy Thornley at (301-253-0425). 786-1764) or (emeobong.e.martin@ more. dog that needs to be walked. The medstar.net). CASH FOR RUGS: oriental rugs, any dog is very sweet and somewhat NOTICES condition. European, Asian, Navajo, shy. The ideal situation would be to VOLUNTEER WITH etc. Gary (301-520-0755). get a volunteer walker (preferably REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE! KEEPING SENIORS SAFE- KSS. female) or one that charges a very Representative Payee helps low- Morton A. Davis, coordinator and HOUSING UNLIMITED, INC is a low fee who could arrive to walk the income persons with disabilities resident of Leisure World is available non-profit organization that provides dog twice a day. However, if they can manage their finances. Each volunteer to discuss theft prevention, driving housing for people in mental health only come once a day, that would is matched with a client who needs and shopping habits, frauds, home recovery. We accept furniture and also work! And if they can only come help with budgeting, paying routine safety inspection and property crimes housewares that are in good condition one time a week, that is fine; we will bills and keeping track of financial to any organization. The program is to furnish our homes. We do pick take any help we can get. Anyone matters. Interested volunteers should part of the Montgomery County Police up. The Housing Unlimited office is interested could email me at (laine. contact the Volunteer Coordinator Department Volunteer Resource (301-592-9314). Thank you. [email protected]) or call my cell (301-424-0656, ext. 541) or Section. Morton can be reached at number, (603-728-8102). ([email protected]). (301-318-0681) or (mortonadavis@ CASH FOR JEWELRY: gold, silver, comcast.net). costume, diamonds, coins (including CLIENT CARE SPECIALIST MUSEUM GUIDES – at the foreign), watches, stamp collections. (part-time): Since 1998, Home Montgomery County Historical PRAYER CHANGES THINGS. Gary (301-520-0755). Instead Senior Care has provided Society. Work two weekday afternoons You are invited to join “Hannah’s companionship, meal preparation, Prayer Circle” here at LW. For more CASH FOR OLD BICYCLES: 1940’s through 2000’s, all makes and models. We come to you. We are local and family owned. Vintage restoration also available. Please call Vic (240-602- 8752).

TURN YOUR STERLING SILVER and old gold jewelry into cash and do something good for yourself. Gold 4 Good buys gold and silver jewelry, including broken pieces, all sterling silver, gold watches and gold and silver coins. I will come to your house and give you a free evaluation of what I can pay. If you decide to sell, I can buy your items at that time, but there is no obligation. Licensed with both Maryland and Montgomery County (lic. #2327). Call Bob (240-938-9694).

BUYING JEWELRY, antiques. Cash paid for gold, silver, jewelry, coins, watches, firearms, misc. collections. Silver Spring resident. Please call Tom (240-476-3441) 54 | Leisure World News February 3, 2017 A Continuing Care Retirement Community offering Independent Living, Assisted Living and Health & Rehabilitation You’re Invited to Be Our Guest Introductory Lunch & Learn for First Time Visitors Wednesday, February 15th, 12 noon

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February 3, 2017 Leisure World News | 55 EXPERIENCE THE FANFARE OF NEW ORLEANS MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION Tuesday, February 28 • 5:00-7:00pm

Celebrate Fat Tuesday with your friends at Aspenwood Senior Living. Wear purple, green or gold, enjoy the sounds of a live Jazz band and savor our NOLA inspired menu for dinner. Seating is limited. To reserve your spot kindly RSVP by February 24 to Sharon at [email protected] or 301-598-6424.

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