Leisure World News OF MARYLAND December 6, 2019 • Published Twice a Month • residents.lwmc.com • leisureworldmaryland.com Automated Gate Access Board Considers Golf Expected Next Year Course Enhancement Plan by Stacy Smith, Leisure World News periodic refreshment,” said Joel Wieman of the McDonald plan for repairs and Design Group Inc., which the A enhancements to the golf LWCC board contracted to course was presented at the create the plan. regular meeting of the Leisure Management is set to World Community Corporation release a request for proposal (LWCC) board of directors on by Sunday, Dec. 15, for Dec. 3. companies to bid on the golf If implemented, the plan, course enhancement plan, and which has been reviewed by responses/proposals are due the Golf and Greens Advisory to Leisure World one month Committee, would modernize later on Wednesday, Jan. 15. the golf course’s design and func- The Golf and Greens Advi- tionality and improve play and sory Committee will review accessibility. responses/proposals in Vehicles enter the community through the Norbeck Gate. Photo by Leisure “A golf course is a living, February, and the LWCC board World News breathing thing; it does require system’s project manager. ➤ to page 4 by Stacy Smith, Leisure World News The Security and Transpor- tation Department will install n automated gate the RFID tags, which are each Court Rules in Favor access system slated A about the size of a Band-Aid, for installation at the Main mostly transparent and placed (Georgia Avenue), Norbeck and on a vehicle’s driver side head- of Leisure World Connecticut Gates is expected light, Merritt said. Community’s Fees Comply with State to be operational by late 2020. The tag is non-transferrable The Leisure World Commu- and can be deactivated by Law, Judge Finds nity Corporation approved Security when a resident no funding for the project in by Leisure World News The plaintiffs’ argument longer lives or owns property at September as an addition to the that the fees are unlawful “is Leisure World. 2020 budget. ontgomery County based on a flawed reading of The system will use Circuit Court judged in the [Maryland] Homeowners Gate Access M radio-frequency identification favor of Leisure World on all Association Act,” in particular RFID-tagged vehicles will (RFID) to grant automatic counts of a complaint filed in section 11B-116 regarding have access to the commu- entry to vehicles that are an ongoing lawsuit, effectively the amendment of governing nity through any of the three equipped with an RFID tag, ending the case in trial court. documents, Albright said at gates during their operational allowing the Security and The community facilities the hearing. hours, which are not expected Transportation Department fee, the two percent resale fee The hearing addressed to change when the new gate greater control over access to and the resale administrative eight counts in the lawsuit’s access system is implemented. the community, according to fee do not violate the Mary- third amended complaint, While the Main Gate and Dave Merritt, Leisure World’s land Homeowners Association including unfounded claims Connecticut Gate will continue to senior business and systems Act, Judge Anne K. Albright that Leisure World breached analyst and the gate access ruled in a Nov. 26 hearing. ➤ to page 4 ➤ to page 5 Governance & Information... 10 Sports, Games & Thoughts & Opinions...... 14 Scoreboards...... 48 Residents who’ve signed up Events & Entertainment...... 16 Classes & Seminars...... 54 on (residents.lwmc.com) now Calendar of Events...... 57 Movie Schedule...... 20 receive email notices from Health & Fitness...... 22 Governance Meeting Schedules...... 57 INSIDE Clubs, Groups & management. To learn more, Organizations...... 26 Classifieds...... 60 see page 7. Club Trips Listing...... 46 Creative Streaks Residents Share the Stories Behind their Art by Kimberly Y. Choi, Leisure World News ovember’s Arts and Crafts Bazaar featured the artisanship N of about 30 Leisure World residents. Now in its sixth year, the sale is an annual tradition held before the holidays and attracts many residents eager to shop for gifts and see what their neighbors have fashioned by hand. The Leisure World News asked several of the artists, “Can you show one of your pieces and tell the story behind it?” Here are their responses.

“I was going to teach one “In the 15th “I used to do a lot of my students early in the century, this was of sewing, and I just morning at Ivymount the artillery of came up with the School, which is a school the day. They design [for a scarf]. for kids with special needs. would put a bale I picked up a square Early, I went out, went to get into my of hay, light it on of fabric like this, van, saw the reflection opening the fire and it would consistently and I said, “That makes a bow,” door, grabbed my camera — if you love go over a wall. so I figured out how to tie it. to shoot, [you know] it’s got to be right These are models of I’ve been doing this since the there — turned around and shot this 15th-century pieces, all the 1970s, and my husband drew through a tree. I was thrilled. I also way down to the hubcaps — up the instructions, so we have used that idea for a painting. [It] just made me smile.” taking liberty, of course.” a copyright on it.” – Randy Rosenblum – Michael Higgs –Norma Kirschner

“This is a knitting bowl. For people who knit or crochet, you put the yarn in the “The baby wears the bowl. I make a lot of them jacket until the baby with black cats on them. outgrows the jacket. For some reason, people who knit also Then, the jacket goes like cats, and [the bowl] keeps your cat back on the bear! from running away with your ball of It’s like a gift that keeps on yarn.” giving.” – Sara Torvik – Lois Zajic Leisure World News ASPEN HILL OF MARYLAND An official publication of the Leisure World Community Corporation, Leisure World EXXON News is published twice monthly by Leisure World Staff in collaboration with the Auto Care Communications Advisory Committee. 301-871-6777 Leisure World News is published for the benefit of Leisure World residents. Its mission is www.aspenhillexxon.com to provide news and information about community governance and other relevant issues, events, and activities, and to provide residents a forum for their opinions and an opportunity 14011 Georgia Ave. to contribute articles of general interest. All matters concerning the Leisure World News will Owned and Operated by BENNY Since 1980 "or ask for my son DAN." be decided with this mission in mind. Friendly, personal and professional service! Free transportation home and back when you leave your car for service! Leisure World Staff Communications Advisory Committee •Complete Automotive Maintenance Service & Repair • Most Makes & Models Maureen Freeman, Alan J. Goldstein, Chair • Two Years/24 Month Warranty • Factory Scheduled Maintenance Director of Communications Bernie Ascher, Vice Chair Auto Service Discounts Stacy Smith, Senior Editor [email protected] Kathleen Brooks, Resident Contributors Senior Communications Associate Oil Change Service Special - $29.95 Kimberly Y. Choi, Communications Associate Mary Catherine Bibro, 5 Qts of synthetic blend 5W/30 oil Cassandra Chisholm, Communications Rincy Pollack, Arthur N. Popper and Marilyn Boesch Oil Filter & Lube u Multi-Point Inspection Project Manager Editorial: [email protected] Most cars, plus tax & disposal fee Advertising: [email protected] Full Synthetic Extra 301-598-1310 Present this Coupon with Incoming Order. Expires December 31, 2019 Leisure World News of Maryland reserves the right to reject or discontinue any advertisement believed to be not in the best interest of Leisure World. Maryland State Inspection Station We will not knowingly permit a dishonest advertisement to appear nor do we guarantee the reliability of advertisers.

2 | Leisure World News December 6, 2019 ■ Foundation of Leisure World Foundation of Leisure World Offers Tax Benefits Through Donation Program by Alan J. Goldstein dard deduction left many resi- one option is ‘Send me a check.’ dents stymied in their attempts Select that option, and then he computers in the library to enjoy tax benefi ts for their another option appears: ‘Qual- Tin Clubhouse I were a charitable donations. But when ifi ed charitable distribution.’ decade old, and they didn’t residents support the Foun- Check that and then enter the even allow the library staff to dation of Leisure World, a 501 name ‘Foundation of Leisure place books on hold. (c)(3) organization dedicated World, Inc.,’ and a check made The library’s precious to health, educational and out to the Foundation will be data was stored on the cultural purposes at Leisure mailed to the resident at his or hard drives of a few World, they have an her address. 10-year-old computers, opportunity to receive Simply leave the check with A member of the Gem, Lapidary and and library volunteers tax benefi ts. the E&R offi ce in either club- Mineral Society of Leisure World uses had to call residents For residents house and you are done. The polishing equipment funded by the about overdue books required to take a portion of your RMD donated Foundation of Leisure World. Photo by one at a time. Required Minimum to the Foundation will be Alan J. Goldstein Enter the Founda- Distribution (RMD) from tax-free. tion of Leisure World, with a their traditional IRA or 401(k) For further information or Foundation president, at (301- grant to replace the library’s plan, the law allows tax advan- questions about the Foun- 438-1357), or Alan Goldstein, computers and software. Now, tages for donations to qualifi ed dation’s RMD Donation Foundation board member, at the library’s data is safely charities such as the Foundation program, call Marian Altman, (301-847-9215). stored in the Cloud, and the of Leisure World provided long-festering problems are certain rules are followed. things of the past. Donations must be made Similar stories have played directly from a person’s IRA or Last Chance to Give out as the Foundation funded 401(k). To take advantage of the new furniture for the Ross- Foundation’s RMD Donation moor Art Guild and polishing Program, a resident must have to Toys for Tots equipment for the Lapidary the trustee of their retirement eichert, Realtors is again Shop. fund write a check directly to the W collecting for the Toys Foundation. for Tots Marine Corps Reserve Tax Benefi ts For example, when a resident program; a collection box is With the recent changes to makes a RMD distribution located at the Weichert, Realtors the tax law, the higher stan- through Vanguard’s website, desk in the Administration Building lobby. The last day to bring gifts is Monday, Dec. 9. As in years past, all types Dec. 13: Credit Union of toys are welcome: games, footballs, models to build, dolls, Hosts Holiday Party plush animals, books, coloring Photo by Leisure World News books, crayons, paints, Lego ignal Financial Federal Credit Union hosts a holiday items, puzzles and more. Last party – “Joy to Leisure World” – on Friday, Dec. 13, S year, Leisure World was very generous and creative with the from 1-3 p.m. at its branch location in the Administration gifts given, and residents look forward to the toy drive every Building. year. All residents are invited to stop by and mingle with their – Marilyn Chmielewski neighbors and credit union staff as they enjoy food and refresh- ments. And while there, say hello to the branch’s new manager, Peter Gray. IMAGES SALON – Leisure World News Mark C. Wimsatt Leisure World Plaza Mon–Sat 8–7, Sun 10–5 Painting 301-598-3000 Interior Barber: 301-598-4900 Where in Leisure World? Free Estimates n ornate spade decorates a • Over 30 years’ experience Leisure World References • Specialize in foil highlighting, V V A wall, along with the other Special Discounts trendy colors and updos. You name playing card suits. for Moving in or Moving out it, we do it! Lots of card games go on • Affordable prices ✂ around Leisure World. But where SENIOR DISCOUNTS! FREE clarifying treatment! might a card player fi nd this We go above and beyond to please cozily adorned spot? 301-828-6500 our guests. We promise you that you The answer appears in the next will leave very happy and satisfied edition of Leisure World News. Serving Leisure World for with our excellent technical skills and – Leisure World News over 35 years. great customer service. 3810 International Drive Photo by Leisure World News MHIC 10165 Insured Silver Spring, MD 20906 December 6, 2019 Leisure World News | 3 “What we’re doing is very Added Features would open automatically as fire

common,” Merritt said. “Many, The project also includes trucks, ambulances and other

Gate➤ Access many communities have plans for two high-definition emergency vehicles approach. from page 1 unstaffed gates.” cameras to be installed at all be staffed by security guards and Residents and visitors lanes at all three gates. Looking Ahead available for entry by both resi- driving a vehicle without an One of the lane’s cameras The number of RFID tags dents and visitors, plans are for RFID tag would be required to would provide 24/7 recording provided to each unit and the Norbeck Gate to be unstaffed use the Main and Connecticut of all activity for both other policies regarding visitor and available for entry only to Gates’ visitor lanes. incoming and outgoing vehic- access are yet to be decided. vehicles with an RFID tag. A green/red light would be ular and pedestrian traffic, The Security and Transpor- However, drivers who are added to the Main Gate’s lane while the other camera would tation Advisory Committee stopped at the Norbeck Gate that is closest to the guard- be used by Security to zoom is working with management would be able to remotely house, which is the heaviest in on a particular vehicle or to hammer out the details communicate with the main lane of traffic. The light would activity. of the project and will make gate’s security guards via an help signal to security guards Additionally, sensors would their recommendations to the intercom system, and Security when the RFID reader has be installed at each of the three Leisure World Community would have the ability to over- processed or denied access to gates to detect emergency Corporation board of directors ride the system. an incoming vehicle. services’ sirens, and the gates as appropriate.

Government Affairs The revised policy as written undue power or usurp the

The board also approved stipulates that “for-profit LWCC board’s authority.

Board➤ a motion by the Government commercial activities are not from page 1 Affairs Advisory Committee permitted in the clubhouses” Administration Building is likely to take action on the supporting local bill MC23-20, unless the general manager Bidding on the construction plan at its regular February which, if passed, would authorize grants an exception. “For-profit phase of the Administration meeting. the Montgomery County Council commercial activity” is defined Building and Clubhouse I to grant a property tax credit for in the policy as “activity Site Improvements project is Advisory Committees senior citizen volunteers. conducted by a non-Leisure anticipated to take place in the The LWCC board confirmed The LWCC board chair will World for-profit commercial summer of 2020, according the 2020 advisory commit- send a letter to the Montgomery entity which retains money to general manager Kevin tees’ members and chairs. County Delegation confirming raised in the activity.” Flannery. Committee members will Leisure World’s approval of the A contract was signed with serve from Wednesday, Jan. 1, bill. CPAC and Trust Projects an architectural firm on Nov. 11 through Thursday, Dec. 31. A motion confirming the to complete drawings for the (Members of the Government E&R Policies and Procedures Community Planning Advisory permitting phase of the project. Affairs Advisory Committee The board voted to postpone Committee’s (CPAC) role serve from July 1 through June a motion that, if passed, would in Trust Facilities Improve- Updates from MedStar 30 to conform with the legisla- have approved the Education ments and Projects was also • A new, full-time nurse prac- tive session). and Recreation (E&R) Depart- postponed. titioner will begin working ment’s revised policies and The motion specifies that at MedStar Health medical Business Continuation Plan procedures. Trust Facilities Improvements center on Monday, Jan. 6. The board voted to approve Instead, the motion will and Projects would first be • A MedStar Health physi- an emergency business contin- return to the E&R advisory reviewed by the CPAC prior to cian will join the medical uation plan for Leisure World. committee with the LWCC such projects being brought to center’s team in the coming The plan outlines procedures board’s request that the the LWCC board for action. months, starting at two for the appointment of an committee “pay particular atten- Several LWCC board days per week at the site acting general manager in tion” to the policy regarding members commented that and moving to full-time in the event of an unplanned commercial activity in the approving the motion as February. absence. clubhouses. written would give the CPAC • A float nurse is at the medical center two days per week to assist with urgent Trust Your Doctor with Your Eyes appointments.

The LWCC board voted to Trust Eyeland with Your Eyewear enter into a closed session at the end of the regular meeting to discuss legal and personnel matters. $150 OFF The board’s meeting and a pair of agenda packets and minutes are available online at (resi- prescription glasses dents.lwmc.com). The LWCC board of directors will not meet in December. The board holds its next regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 9:30 a.m. 301-871-6454 in Clubhouse I. Board meet- Another Happy Customer ings are open to all residents 13808 Georgia Ave. 1 mile south of LW. unless legally closed.

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their seats on the LWCC cover the cost of legal fees or download from (residents. Lawsuit➤ board of directors does not related to the lawsuit. lwmc.com). from page 1 violate the Maryland Home- Leisure World’s Directors In the Documents section, its fiduciary duty and violated owners Association Act, an and Offi cers insurance policy is click on the Leisure World the Maryland Consumer original allegation the plain- covering the remaining costs. Community Corporation Protection Act. tiffs re-alleged in the third Governance folder, and then

The third amended amended complaint. The first complaint and its click on the 2018 Lawsuit complaint was filed against The original lawsuit chal- second and third amended folder. Leisure World Community lenging the LWCC board of Corporation (LWCC) and directors’ authority was filed Leisure World of Maryland in July 2018 by nine residents, There is a Cathol ic Church in Leisure World ! Corporation, its managing six of whom dropped out of agent, on June 20 by resi- the case within a few months. dents Richard Thornell, “The defendants have run Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Jordan Harding and Priscilla Leisure World in a manner Church was founded in 1978 to serve the people of Leisure World. Read Chenoweth. that is consistent with [its] The court previously found governing documents,” It moved from celebrating liturgies at in April that the process by Albright reasserted at the the Interfaith Chapel to its present Nov. 26 hearing. location in 1991, to the right just as The court also denied the you are leaving LW by the Norbeck “The plaintiff s’ plaintiffs’ motion for partial Road gate. argument that the fees summary judgment. Masses are held daily at 9:00 AM, The plaintiffs withdrew weekends at 4:00 PM Saturday, 9:00 are unlawful “is based their motion for class certi- and 11: 00 AM Sundays. on a fl awed reading fication at the close of the of the [Maryland] hearing. The plaintiffs will have 30 We welcome all to come worship with us Homeowners Associa- days to note an appeal once tion Act.” the court enters a written OUR LADY OF GRACE CHURCH – Montgomery County order consistent with its 15661 NORBECK BOULEVARD Nov. 26 rulings. Circuit Court Judge SILVER SPRING, MD 20906 A $25,000 insurance Anne K. Albright 301-924-0067 deductible was accounted [email protected]

December 6, 2019 Leisure World News | 5 Comcast Xfinity Installation Schedule* Phase Installation Start/Stop Date Mutual Postcard Mail Date Phase 1 9/16 to 9/28 Turnberry Courts The Fairways North 8/30 The Fairways South

Phase 2 9/29 to 10/12 The Overlook Mutual 19B 9/15 Creekside Villa Cortese Phase 3 10/20 to 11/2 Mutual 10 Vantage Point East 10/7 Mutual 14 Vantage Point West Mutual 19A Phase 4 10/27 to 11/9 Mutual 5 Mutual 12 10/21 Mutual 6A Mutual 13 Mutual 6B Mutual 15 Mutual 7 Mutual 16 Mutual 8 Mutual 18 Mutual 9 The Pines Mutual 11 Regency Phase 5 11/10 to 11/23 Montgomery Mutual 11/1 (call to schedule an appointment after 11/4) Phase 6 11/24 to 12/14 The Greens The Greens II 11/15 (call to schedule an appointment after 11/11) Phase 7 12/15 to 12/21 Remaining Customers *Schedule subject to change Comcast Xfinity COMCAST XFINITY CORNER How to Schedule Your Appointment Installations Approach by Leisure World News 6. If you are switching your home phone service to Homestretch esidents who have yet Comcast Xfi nity, expect Rto schedule their free your call to take longer. by Leisure World News representative is available to installation are encouraged 7. If you have a smartphone answer questions and provide to do so by calling the bulk or can access your email esidents who have information. service phone number at during the call, you will be Rquestions or would like The office is open Monday (855-638-2855). Here’s what able to immediately see more information about through Thursday from they can expect when making what your bill will amount their installation, service 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and on Fridays the call: to. Otherwise, the Comcast or equipment can attend a from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The office Xfi nity agent can confi rm third resident forum held by is closed for lunch every day 1. The automated service the bill amount with you Comcast Xfinity on Friday, from 1-2 p.m. will confi rm your home over the phone. Dec. 6, from noon-2 p.m. Residents who’ve already address. If correct, say 8. The agent then will in the Clubhouse I Crystal received their installation “Yes.” help you schedule your Ballroom. can also stop by the office 2. You then will hear main installation appointment. Comcast Xfinity is in the beginning Monday, Dec. 16, menu prompts. Say, Technicians work seven penultimate phase of home to register for one of two “Change services.” days a week, from morning installations; about 70 percent final demo events held on 3. When prompted next, say through early evening. of all Leisure World homes Thursday, Dec. 19. The first “high-speed internet.” have received high-speed demo event is from 11 a.m.- 4. Verify your account by internet and upgrades to their 12:30 p.m. and the other is entering the last four cable TV service included in from 4-5:30 p.m. digits of your Social the bulk-rate agreement. Demo session attendees Security number. You then Residents who can’t make will learn how to navigate will be transferred to a live the forum or who’d rather their newly upgraded cable TV agent. speak to someone one-to-one using the XI Voice remote. 5. The agent will verify can head to the Comcast For more information about the equipment you have Xfinity office located in the Comcast Xfinity’s service to and the services off ered Harbor Room of Clubhouse I, Leisure World, visit (resi- through the bulk contract. where a Comcast Xfinity dents.lwmc.com). 6 | Leisure World News December 6, 2019 Resident Website Launches Community Email Service by Stacy Smith, Leisure World News residents and non-resident can unsubscribe from them by for it by name in the search owners on their computers, clicking on the link at the bottom bar at the top left of the (resi he resident website smartphones, tablets and other of the email. They will not lose dents.lwmc.com) homepage. 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December 6, 2019 Leisure World News | 7 Leisure World Snow Plan Blueprint for a Safe and Healthy Winter hen Montgomery County for apartment-style buildings Clearing Snowbound Vehicles cancellation of Clubhouse I Wauthorities announce and individual units (primary McFall & Berry Inc.’s and II events, activities and a snow emergency, snow access means from main contracted services do not facility closings. emergency restrictions become entrance to parking lot). In include shoveling out parked • Check the Leisure World eff ective in Leisure World as apartment-style buildings, if vehicles. closed circuit TV channel well. you do not use the front door If necessary, call a relative, 972 for snow-removal Leisure World is private as primary access because of friend or neighbor to request updates. property encompassing 55 a disability, call the Grounds help. Another option is to use • Check (residents.lwmc.com) miles of roads and walkways. Maintenance Department the services of individuals for snow removal updates. The county and state do not (301-598-1314) to arrange who will do the work for a fee. provide assistance during a special clearing. Security requires anyone Communication snow emergency. Machine clearing of perim- wanting to shovel out resi- • Call the Main Gate (301- eter walks and other long dents’ cars for a fee to register 598-1044) to report stuck When Snow Begins to Fall stretches of walks will be with the Grounds Mainte- vehicles or accidents. The fi rst priority is to done concurrently. Because nance Department at (301- • Call the Grounds Main- provide continued access for machine clearing is much 598-1314). The department tenance Department rescue vehicles and automo- faster, these long walks maintains a list of individuals (301-598-1314) with your biles required by residents who may be completed before who have been pre-approved. snow clearance inquiries. might need emergency medical hand-shoveling crews have If you know of anyone Due to the high volume of care. The MedStar Health reached other primary access interested in providing this calls and the department’s medical center will be given walks. service, have that person call need to be out overseeing top priority at all times. The snow plan calls for the Grounds Maintenance snow-removal operations, Snowplows will clear access to a primary roadway, Department as soon as calls will be monitored and primary access roadways, including sidewalks: possible. The department will prioritized on a regular parking lots and driveways in • within 24 hours after the provide identifi cation cards. basis around the clock. Calls the following order: precipitation has ended Security requests that you will be returned as quickly 1. Through Streets: Ross- for snowfalls of 12” or report any individuals who do as possible according to moor Boulevard, South less, not have proper ID. urgency. and North Leisure World • within 36 hours after the The Grounds Maintenance • Do not call the McFall & Boulevards, Interlachen precipitation has ended Department does not set Berry, Inc. offi ce for routine Drive, Norbeck Boulevard, for snowfalls of 12-24” shoveling fees, nor is it information, complaints or Gleneagles Drive, Chiswick • within 48 hours after the responsible for any damages scheduling issues. Court, Connecticut Avenue, precipitation has ended for that may be incurred. Kelmscot Drive, Hyde snowfalls of more than 24” Additional Advice Park Drive, Twin Branches When you Need Medical • In preparation for a poten- Drive, Fitzhugh Lane, Tark- Parking Restrictions Attention tial snow emergency, now ington Lane, Prince Fred- During the snow emergency, • Call 911 for all medical is a good time to stock up erick Way, Pine Orchard do not park on any street emergencies. on essentials such as food Drive and Pennfi eld Circle. designated as a Snow Emer- • Notify the Grounds Main- and medicines, and other 2. Primary Access Roads: gency Route. These include tenance Department items such as batteries Fiske Drive and Terrace, Rossmoor Boulevard, Leisure (301-598-1314) at least and reading materials. Be Edelmar Drive and Terrace, World Boulevard, Gleneagles three hours in advance of a prepared to keep at least Ludham Drive, Forest Edge Drive, Chiswick Court, Inter- medical appointment you one week’s supply of essen- and Glade Drives, Vantage lachen Drive, Norbeck Boule- are unable to reschedule. tials on hand during the Hill Road, Bramblewood vard and Connecticut Avenue. Make sure your medical winter months. Drive, Bassett Lane and Do not park in Reserved or facility will be open; do not • During a snow emer- Glen Eagles Drive. Visitors parking spaces in your make any assumptions that gency, if you are in doubt 3. Remaining named parking lot. Your mutual may it will be. about venturing from “Courts,” “Squares,” have designated these spaces • Call the Grounds Mainte- your residence, it is best “Terraces” and “Ways” as areas for snow handling. nance Department to have not to go out. Also, wait that serve a dozen or more Residents aff ected will be your name placed on a snow until conditions are safe units. contacted by their mutual to clearance priority list if you before putting out trash or 4. Driveways providing move their vehicles to assigned have an ongoing critical retrieving newspapers. access to less than a dozen temporary parking spaces medical requirement such dwelling units. prior to snow removal. as dialysis, oxygen, chemo- This information is therapy, radiation, etc. provided by the Grounds When the Snow Stops Falling The director of Security and Maintenance Department Shoveling crews will start Transportation or a special Updates and can also be found at clearing entrances and side- police offi cer (SPO) can assist • Call the Daily Events Line (residents.lwmc.com) under walks at the Clubhouses and in identifying a resident at (301-598-1313) for the Amenities and Services Administration Building, if the whose automobile may be up-to-date snow-related dropdown arrow. Scroll facilities are open, followed obstructing snow removal information, including trash down and select Snow by the primary access paths operations. pick-up, bus scheduling, Removal Plan.

8 | Leisure World News December 6, 2019 December 6, 2019 Leisure World News | 9 GOVERNANCE & Information Dec. 9: Forum Held on Dial 301-598-1313 for recorded Daily Events County’s Operating 2019 Broadcast Schedule - Channel 974 Budget Executive Committee meetings are broadcast on Wednesday, by Leisure World News Thursday and Friday the week after the meeting. Board of Direc- tors meetings are broadcast on Monday, Wednesday and Friday eisure World and the week after the meeting. All broadcasts are at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. L County Executive Marc Due to technical issues, the Leisure World Community Elrich invite all residents Corporation (LWCC) board of directors and executive to attend an open forum committee meetings will not be broadcast until further notice. about Montgomery County’s Management is in the process of selecting a new platform on fi scal year 2021 (FY21) which to broadcast LWCC governance meetings. operating budget on Monday, Dec. 9, from 1:30-3 p.m. in the Clubhouse I Crystal Ballroom. Marc Elrich, screenshot courtesy Group Email Addresses The forum is free for all (montgomerycountymd.gov) residents, but tickets are Residents wishing to contact Leisure World Management or a specifi c required and available in the come to our [forum] and let department, the LWCC Board of Directors, or the Executive Committee Clubhouse I E&R offi ce (limit us hear their thoughts,” said may send an email to the appropriate email address listed below. It will automatically be forwarded to all members of that group who have an two tickets per person). Elrich in a Sept. 30 press email address on record. The forum is the last of a release. series that Elrich has held Elrich plans to announce Messages to any of the email groups should pertain only to the man- throughout Montgomery his Recommended FY21 agement and operation of Leisure World trust properties, services, or activities. Please do not send emails to multiple addresses, as there will County to seek input from Operating Budget on be a duplication of recipients and will not result in a faster response to county residents about Monday, March 16, 2020, your question or comment. Messages pertaining to mutuals or anything budget priorities. “The best and the County Council is else which Management, the Board of Directors, or Executive Commit- way residents can have expected to approve the tee does not control should also not be sent to these groups. impact on the budget is to let operating budget at the end The group email addresses are: us know what is important of May 2020, according to • LWMC Management - [email protected] to them. I invite them to the press release. • LWCC Board of Directors - [email protected] • LWCC Executive Committee - [email protected] • Administration - [email protected] • Communications - [email protected] Dec. 12: MVA Mobile • Education and Recreation - [email protected] • Physical Properties - [email protected] Office Returns • Security - [email protected] by Leisure World News ■ Education and Recreation Department

eed to do N business Get Your 2020 Pool Pass with Maryland’s by Leisure World News Motor Vehicle Administration? he 2020 annual indoor pool The MVA on Wheels passes are available for purchase returns to Leisure T beginning Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 8:30 a.m. World on Thursday, in the Clubhouse II E&R offi ce. Dec. 12. Cost of the resident annual indoor The van will pool pass is $150; a monthly pool pass be located in the Photo by Leisure World News is $40, and a daily pass is $3. There is Photo by Leisure World News Clubhouse II parking driver’s license, a certified no charge to residents for the outdoor lot, where the hours of copy of a driving record, pool. Rates for the annual pass are pro-rated quarterly. operation are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. disability placards, substi- Residents are encouraged tute stickers, return tags and Locker Rentals to arrive early as wait times duplicate registrations, as Annual locker rentals are off ered to all residents beginning may be long. well as apply for a change of Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 8:30 a.m. in the Clubhouse II E&R offi ce. Small Services offered include address. lockers are $35; men’s full locker rentals are $65; women’s full renewal of non-commercial If you need to register to lockers are $55. driver’s licenses, Maryland vote and/or want to register photo identification cards as an organ donor, you can Please bring your Leisure World ID when purchasing pool passes, and vehicle registration. You do that at the mobile office, and/or when paying for locker rentals. Payment may be made by check also can obtain a duplicate too. payable to LWMC, or by credit card (MasterCard, Visa or Discover). 10 | Leisure World News December 6, 2019 GOOD TO KNOW: SPARE A CLARIFICATION KEY FOR SECURITY An article about the supplemental transportation card by Leisure World News a Leisure World building that appeared on page 11 of the Nov. 1 edition of Leisure engineer or employee from World News did not include that the cost for reserved rides ocking yourself out of the Physical Properties to the MedStar Health medical center is $5. L your home or losing a Department may check out To reserve a ride to the medical center, call the South house key can be a nerve- a key to gain access to a unit Gate (Connecticut Avenue) at (301-598-1022). Four hours’ wracking experience, but when the homeowner is not notice is preferred, but rides can also be reserved with little leaving a spare key with available or if the unit is or no notice. Security can provide some vacant. For supplemental transportation riders who need assis- peace of mind. But if no working key is tance with luggage when being picked up or dropped off, Just drop off your home’s available at Security, it could the cost is $5 as well. spare key at the Main Gate mean that you would have – Leisure World News or the Administration Build- to hire a locksmith to open ing’s front desk. Keys are your door. Or worse, in an kept at the main gate and emergency, the door would are coded and secured in a have to be forced open, likely locked cabinet. resulting in having to replace If you get locked out and the entire door and door can get to the Main Gate, you jamb! can check out the key with Not sure if you have no charge by showing your provided Security with a Leisure World resident ID. spare key? To find out, call If the key must be brought the Main Gate at (301-598- to you by Security, there is a 1044) or the Security office  $20 lock-out fee. at (301-598-1355) and staff  Keep in mind that keys will will be happy to check for  not be given to other family you.  members, friends or outside And if you are not sure  contractors, even with your that the key you now use to  permission, unless appro- open your unit is the same  priate legal documentation as the one kept at the Main  is provided, such as a power Gate, you can check it out of attorney or an executor of from Security in order to test estate. it. In the event of a medical But remember: if you or fire emergency in which check out your key from police or fire and rescue Security, be sure to return it must enter a unit, whenever or replace it with a working possible, a Leisure World key. That way, the next time Security officer will be you lock yourself out or present to use the key to experience an emergency, open a unit. Security will be able to For other emergencies, provide the key to your such as broken water pipes, door.

GOOD TO KNOW: MOBILITY ASSISTANCE VAN AVAILABLE oing somewhere, G but need some assistance getting there? The mobility van, a wheelchair and scoot- er-accessible van for non-ambulatory resi- dents, resumed service Nov. 19 after being temporarily out of service for repairs. The van is Photo by Leisure World News accessible seven days a week, from 8 a.m.-8 p.m., for a nominal fee. Residents can call the North Gate at Norbeck Road at (301- 598-1066) to reserve a ride. – Leisure World News

December 6, 2019 Leisure World News | 11 12 | Leisure World News December 6, 2019 December 6, 2019 Leisure World News | 13 THOUGHTS & OPINIONS: From Our Residents and the over 65 male cohort is unwritten, unpublicized rule. approximately 22 million. That The chess article has been a A Few Things to Remember is a ratio of 1.21 to 1. According to regular feature in Leisure World the recent survey authorized by News for the last nine years. Relevance: Make sure that your submission is relevant to the Leisure World Community During that period, two articles the LW community as a whole and not to just Corporation board of directors, included opening poems (one on one person, mutual, or organization. the ratio of females to males in rhinos, one on Santa Claus). So Respect: Remember that your opinion is about ideas, not Leisure World is roughly two to this must be a new rule. individuals, and please avoid personal attacks. one. Allowing for the over age Here is the poem, which was 74 population of Leisure World, deleted from the Nov. 1 article, Brevity: Being concise will ensure that your opinion will the two to one population ratio “No Porcupine Quills for Chess.” have maximum impact. still seems extreme. Women live Picture the plight of the longer than men, but not that porcupine, much longer. In 1990, the gap with quills all over the back of Accuracy: Document all factual assertions. Opinions that was seven years. In 2016 it was his spine. are backed up with facts are more powerful, but fi ve years. He does not know poverty. only if the facts are accurate. I have been thinking back in He does not know riches. Ownership: All submissions are subject to editing but you history about gender imbalances. He can’t even scratch himself, will have the opportunity to approve the edits There was a popular song that whenever he itches. before publication. said it for women during World War II when the men were off Clearly, the editor wants Opinions are strictly those of the writers. Thoughts and Opinions is to war. The song was “They’re to discourage residents from maintained by the Communications Advisory Committee. Either Too Young or Too Old.” submitting poetry and, most Britain suff ered terrible losses of likely, any other creative submis- THOUGHTS ON such as the focus groups, commu- men from the two world wars. sions – contrary to recommen- THE STRATEGIC nity meetings, census data and There were not enough men to go dations by its Leisure World interviews with builders who are around in 1945. The Brits consid- advisory committee, which seeks PLANNING SURVEY developing “senior” communities. ered legalizing polygamy to deal more resident participation in the 3. The SSPC has analyzed with problem. newspaper. here have been a number of the last (open-ended) question, Perhaps that gives us a hint Many residents of Leisure thoughtful and interesting T but as pointed out in our article of how to handle this issue in World have had interesting comments about the strategic in the Nov. 1 issue of Leisure Leisure World. Leisure World experiences in their careers and planning survey data in Thoughts World News, there was not a men should be obliged to have in their lives. Their stories could and Opinions and other places. single response topic (whether it many girlfriends. OK boomers, liven up the newspaper and make The Special Strategic Planning be about food services, medical get on with it. other residents proud to be living Committee (SSPC) appreciates center, dog parks or numerous – Joel Katz in this community. the comments and assures other topics) that was mentioned The editor should reconsider everyone that it is taking all by more than one or two percent the outright ban on poetry. comments seriously and each POETRY IN LEISURE of the responders. At the same Readers should be encouraged will be considered as we move time, the responses to the open- WORLD NEWS and invited to submit poetry, forward in the strategic planning ended question will be used, as prose and art. Rather than stifl ing process. poem submitted as the appropriate, to inform the discus- creativity, Leisure World News Please keep several things in opening of a Chess Club sions leading to the proposed A should encourage it and strive for mind: article for Leisure World News strategic plan. a more colorful and more infor- 1. Recognize that the infor- was rejected for publication. The If you have questions about our mative newspaper. mation we shared in the Nov. 15 reason given was that Leisure strategic planning process, please – Bernie Ascher, edition of Leisure World News is World News does not publish contact us by email at (sspc@ Communications Advisory the “raw data” from the survey. residents’ poems, stand-alone or lwmc.com) or by mail at (SSPC Committee vice chairman The data have yet to be analyzed attn.: Ernesto Castillo, 3701 Ross- within an article. If so, this is an for information such as prefer- moor Blvd., Silver Spring, MD ences for various age groups or 20906). SUBMITTING AN ITEM other LW populations. This will – Arthur N. Popper, be done by our consultants (who SSPC chair TO THOUGHTS & OPINIONS were selected in part because of their expertise in statistical anal- OK BOOMERS 1. Submissions must be emailed to [email protected] or delivered to the ysis) and will be part of the fi nal LW News Offi ce. strategic planning report. think it is a good guess to say 2. Receipt of submissions will be confi rmed by email or telephone. 2. The fi nal analysis of the I that the bulk of Leisure World survey and what it tells us will residents are baby boomers. 3. Submissions must state the writer’s name, address, telephone number, not be based on the raw data Those are people born after 1945. and email address, if any, but if the material is published, it will include alone. Instead, the conclusions That makes them 65 to 74 years only the writer’s name. and recommendations from the old. strategic planning exercise will be According to the 2016 U.S. 4. LW News cannot guarantee when or if a submission will be published. informed by statistical analysis census tables, the over 65 female 5. To view the full Leisure World News Guidelines, sign in to (residents. of the survey as well as by input cohort of this U.S. population lwmc.com) and click on Documents, then select the Advisory and from a wide variety of sources is approximately 27 million Special Committees folder, and click the Communications folder.

14 | Leisure World News December 6, 2019 December 6, 2019 Leisure World News | 15 EVENTS & Entertainment ■ Sock Hop Club ■ Education and Recreation Department ■ Foundation of Leisure World Dec. 6 and 31: Sock Dec. 8: A Tribute to The Hop to the Beat by Abigail B. Murton Platters Holiday Concert he E&R Department held gender divide in vocal he next Sock Hop dance is Saturday, T and the Foundation of groups. The quintet’s recording T Dec. 6, from 7-10 p.m. in Clubhouse II. Leisure World bring Galaxy of “Only You (and You Alone)” Admission is $5. Dancers should bring Entertainment’s would become the their own snacks and beverages, but sodas “A Tribute to The first of many hits and water are provided. Take 2 Entertain- Platters” to Leisure the group would go ment will provide the music. World on Sunday, on to record. Come dance the night away with all your Dec. 8, for two The Platters friends and remember what it was like when performances. broke many we had to wear socks in the high school gym! Showtimes are of the barriers at 4:30 p.m. and African-Amer- New Year’s Eve Party 7 p.m. in the ican vocalist and Take 2 Entertainment will also provide the music for the Clubhouse II musicians faced Tuesday, Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve sock hop. The party is from auditorium. and became one 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. The show will of the preeminent Dancers should bring their own food and drinks. The party include hit after doo-wop groups includes a champagne toast at midnight to ring in the new year. million-selling of the rock ‘n’ roll A Tribute to the Platters, cour- The dress code is casual or fancy; the Group just wants everyone hit, all topped off era. The group was tesy photo to feel at home and have a great time. with some timeless inducted into the The cost is $10, and residents can purchase tickets at the holiday classics. Rock & Roll Hall Dec. 6 sock hop or by emailing John at ([email protected]). Some of the great Plat- of Fame in 1990 and into For questions, contact Doug Brasse at (301-448-8708). ters hits from the ‘50s the Vocal Group Hall of and ‘60s include Fame in 1998. “Only “Only You (and You You (and You Alone)” Alone),” “The Great was recognized as a Coming in 2019-2020 Pretender,” “Harbor song of the century The E&R Department is pleased to provide the following programs. Lights,” “Twilight Time” by the Grammy Hall and so many others. of Fame in 1999 and, in Dec. 8, 4:30 p.m. The Platters Tribute Tickets for this special 2002, the same recognition Dec. 8, 7 p.m. The Platters Tribute holiday tribute to The Platters was bestowed on “The Great Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m. Olney Concert Band Holiday Concert are $15 per person and are on Pretender.” Dec. 15, 2:30 p.m. Akhmedova Ballet Academy – “Nutcracker sale at both clubhouse E&R Night” offices. Please bring your About the Foundation Leisure World ID. The Foundation of Leisure Dec. 19, 10 a.m. St. John’s Episcopal School Jazz Band World is a 501(c)(3) organiza- Jan. 11, 7 p.m. Seth Kibel and The Kleztet About The Platters tion that was established for Jan. 26, 4:30 p.m. Karen Gray Quartet In 1953, Herb Reed put health, educational and cultural Feb. 15, 7 p.m. Pam Parker Trio together a vocal quartet that he purposes. Contributions to the would later name The Platters. Foundation may be claimed Watch Leisure World News for more information on these By 1954, three members of as deductions on income tax and other upcoming programs throughout the year. the quartet had been replaced returns to the extent permitted and a female vocalist had been by law. If your club or organi- added. zation has a need, email the PLEASE, NO CASH The addition of a female to Foundation at (foundation@ an all-male group broke a long- lwmc.com). The E&R offices in Clubhouse I and II do not accept cash payment for programs or activities it sponsors. Payment can be made by check Holiday Performances payable to LWMC. Or, if $10 or in the Crystal Ballroom more, payment can also be made Reservations required. To make reservations, call (301-598-1330). with a credit card (MasterCard, Visa Dec. 7 Holly Ball in the Clubhouse I Crystal Ballroom or Discover). When paying for programs or events with Michael Binder and Swing’N On A Star sponsored by Leisure World clubs and organizations, payment can only be made by check, payable to that Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve celebration in the Clubhouse I Crystal Ballroom with “Sax with Mike” Surratt club or organization.

16 | Leisure World News December 6, 2019 ■ Education and Recreation Department Dec. 11: Celebrate the Holidays with the Olney Concert Band n Wednesday, Dec. 11, a set of variations Oat 7:30 p.m., the Olney on the theme song Concert Band (OCB) returns from the world-re- to perform a holiday nown Interlochen, concert in the Clubhouse II Michigan music auditorium. The band will camp, and a medley play seasonal favorites, of selections from as well as other concert “Aladdin.” pieces, that will put you in Presented by the the holiday spirit and also E&R Department, appeal to your children and tickets are $6 per grandchildren. person and are on sale From lovely arrangements at both clubhouse E&R of well-known Christmas offi ces. Please bring Olney Concert Band, courtesy photo carols by Gustav Holst and your Leisure World ID. Jared Barnes to a jazzy OCB offers a rendition of “It’s the Most challenging outlet to local and performing for the backgrounds can experience Wonderful Time of the Year,” musicians of all ages (from community. a personal connection to the the joyous holiday traditions high school to long-retired OCB provides entertain- performance. are well celebrated. Rounding adults) from throughout the ment and exposure to the arts This holiday season concert out the program are a rousing region who enjoy the thrill and forms an integral part of is one that the band members march called “They’re Off!,” of making music together the program at community really enjoy performing. festivals, celebrations and So be sure to get tickets for ■ Education and Recreation Department charity events. It prides itself yourself, family and friends in performing a wide range of for a truly enjoyable way to musical styles so that audi- celebrate holiday musical Dec. 15: ‘Nutcracker ence members of all ages and traditions. Night’ HEARING HAPPENS IN THE BRAIN

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Akhmedova Ballet Academy, courtesy photo HAPPEN IN THE HEART

n Sunday, masterpieces, new contem- Call today to schedule an appointment! 301.637.7238 O Dec. 15, at 2:30 p.m. in porary choreographies and the Clubhouse II auditorium, character folk dance. the Akhmedova Ballet Located in nearby Silver $500 OFF COMPLIMENTARY Academy (ABA) reprises its Spring, Maryland, the ABA an AGX5, 7, or 9 consultation with free clean & check of two-device hearing system your current hearing instruments magical “Nutcracker Night,” is dedicated to providing the Expires 12/31/19. Expires 12/31/19. an entertaining performance fi nest quality ballet training for all ages. for young dancers, preparing ABA’s professional training them to take their places in program students will major ballet companies. Hearing HealthCare, Inc. present some of the most Sponsored by the E&R Doctors of Audiology famous dances from the “The Department, tickets for the Serving the community since 1995 Nutcracker” ballet that are performance are $12 per sure to enchant. person and available in both Wheaton • 3913 Ferrara Dr | Rockville • 2403 Research Blvd, #100 The ABA dancers will also clubhouse E&R offi ces. Please showcase original classical bring your Leisure World ID. HearingHealthCareInc.com

December 6, 2019 Leisure World News | 17 ■ The Inter-Faith Chapel ■ Education and Recreation Department Dec. 15: Holiday Dec. 19: Local School’s Concert with Handbells Jazz Band Performs by Kevin M. Clemens Holiday Favorites The Westminster Ringers will ring a holiday concert on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 3 p.m. at The Inter- Faith Chape. The concert will be the third held by the Chapel for Westminster Ringers, courtesy photo its 2019-2020 concert season. available to members of The Westminster Ringers volunteer church and school were formed in 1997 to groups. Larry Henning Members of the OASIS Jazz Band perform at an annual Christmas concert, provide gifted area musi- directs the Westminster courtesy photo cians the opportunity to play Ringers. he St. John’s Episcopal and jazz holiday standards. advanced handbell repertoire A reception will follow the TSchool OASIS Jazz Band and Sponsored by the E&R Depart- at the highest level of musical concert in the Fellowship Musical Theater are delighted ment, this holiday performance is sensitivity and technical Hall to provide attendees to return to Leisure World with free, but registration is required. clarity. an opportunity to meet and a holiday concert on Thursday, Drop by the Clubhouse I E&R In addition, the ensemble greet the ringers. The concert Dec. 19, at 10 a.m. in the offi ce or call (301-598-1300). seeks to advance the knowl- is open to the public, and Clubhouse II auditorium. These The students of St. John’s edge, awareness and viability a free will donation will be talented fi fth through eighth Episcopal School hope you will of the art of handbell ringing taken at the doors of the grade students will perform a mix come and be a part of their beyond that normally Chapel. of traditional Christmas carols holiday celebration!

18 | Leisure World News December 6, 2019 ■ Education and Recreation Department Jan. 11: Instrumentalist Seth Kibel and the Kleztet eth Kibel and the Kleztet About the Performers S(formerly the Alexandria Based in the Washington. Kleztet) return to Leisure World D.C./Baltimore area, the band on Saturday, Jan. 11, for a 7 p.m. has performed throughout the performance in Mid-Atlantic region, the Clubhouse II including appearances auditorium. at the Kennedy Center Exciting and in Washington, D.C., innovative, Kibel and regular concerts and the Kleztet have at the Peabody Insti- been combining tute in Baltimore City. traditional Eastern They began touring European/Jewish internationally in music with diverse 2007 with a perfor- infl uences for more mance at the Semanas than a decade. New Musicales festival in arrangements of Chile. traditional melodies Led by woodwind and original songs by Seth Kibel, courtesy photo player Seth Kibel, the members of the band band includes Helen draw upon jazz, clas- Hausmann, violinist; sical, world beat, rock and other Bob Abbott, bassist; and Tim musical genres to create a unique Jarvis, percussionist. and entertaining sound. The Kleztet has recorded Sponsored by the E&R Depart- four CDs and, over the years, ment, tickets for this event are has won 15 Washington Area $8 per person and go on sale Music “Wammie” awards in the beginning on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at categories of World Music duo 8:30 a.m. in both clubhouse E&R or group, World Music instru- offi ces. Please bring your Leisure mentalist, Jazz instrumentalist, World ID. and World Music recording.

■ Jewish Residents of Leisure World Dec. 12: ‘The Spy Behind Home Plate’ by Jonas Weiss

RLW and the Bender Jewish JCommunity Center’s Coming of Age in Maryland program show the movie “The Spy Behind Home Plate” (2019, 1 hour 41 minutes, documentary, not rated) on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 1:30 p.m. in the Clubhouse II auditorium. Award-winning fi lmmaker Aviva Kempner tells the real story of baseball player Moe Berg. His career as a profes- sional spy began with World War II, when he, along with other pop culture notables such as Marlene Dietrich and Julia Child, was enlisted by the Offi ce of Strategic Services to spy for the U.S. on the Nazis’ atomic bomb program. His celebrity status as a professional baseball player and his skill with languages made him an invaluable agent. The cost to attend is $8 per person (checks only, payable to JRLW). Sign up begins on Friday, Dec. 6. at 8:30 a.m. in the Clubhouse I E&R offi ce. All Leisure World residents are welcome.

December 6, 2019 Leisure World News | 19 ■ New Yorkers and Friends Group ■ Education and Recreation Department Dec. 13: Last Call Sunday Afternoon at the Movies Dec. 29: ‘Ben is Back’ for Brunch and Movie he E&R Department is pleased T to present “Sunday Afternoon at the Movies.” The movies are Event shown at 2 p.m. in the Clubhouse II by Linda Mahler auditorium. On Sunday, Dec. 29, the featured he New Yorkers and Friends fi lm is “Ben is Back” (2018, 1 hour 43 T Group is taking final minutes, drama, rated R for language reservations for the bagels and throughout and some drug use). more brunch from Royal Bakery Free tickets, limit two per person, are and a showing of the nostalgic New required and can be obtained begin- York-based movie “Tootsie” (1982, ning Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 8:30 a.m. in 1 hour 56 minutes, comedy/drama/ either clubhouse E&R offi ce. Please romance, rated PG for mild sexual bring your Leisure World ID. references, mild profanity and scenes Drug-addicted Ben Burns (Lucas of smoking). Hedges) arrives home unexpected on Christmas Eve. His Don’t miss out on the chance to mother Holly (Julia Roberts) is happy to see her beloved son, meet fellow New Yorkers and Friends but soon fi nds out that he is in deep trouble. But she will do and share in this fun-fi lled event held everything she can to protect her family. on Friday, Dec. 13, at 11:30 a.m. in Sunday movie screenings are for your enjoyment; there is no Clubhouse II. The cost for the entire event is $5 for members charge. Be sure to pick up your ticket(s) in advance if you plan to and $7 for prospective members and guests. attend. Please note that no one will be seated after 2 p.m. Checks, payable to New Yorkers and Friends Group, should be sent or dropped off to Esther Goldstein at (15000 Pennfi eld Cir. #302, Silver Spring, MD 20906) at least one week in advance. Esther is available by phone at (301-847-9215). 2019-2020 Movie Schedule For more information about the Group, contact either Sponsored by the E&R Department co-president Linda Mahler at (301-288-4367) or Carole Mund Movies are FREE and shown for your enjoyment in the Clubhouse II auditorium, though at (301-598-2768). you will need a ticket. Please pick up your tickets (limit two per person) on the date indicated below at either Clubhouse I or II. Please bring your Leisure World ID; and remember tickets can go fast. Show Date & Time Movie Tickets Available HANDEL’S Dec. 19, 1 p.m. The Nutcracker NOW and the Four Realms Dec. 29, 2 p.m. Ben is Back Dec. 10 MESSIAH Jan. 12, 2 p.m. Pavarotti Dec. 24 SAT, DEC 21 @ 8PM & SUN, DEC 22 @ 3PM Jan. 30, 1 p.m. The Best of Enemies Jan. 7 Movies are subject to change. Stan Engebretson leads the National Philharmonic in this holiday favorite featuring the iconic “Hallelujah Chorus”. WORSHIP WITH US Christmas Eve The Inter-Faith Chapel All are invited to attend our Christmas Eve service at 6:00 pm on December 24.

Join us for Sunday worship services held at We10:00 are anam inclusive during DecemberChristian congregation – March. celebrating diversity and seeking unity. TICKETS $29-$79 | KIDS 7-17 FREE! | FREE PARKING Go to our Visitnew websitewww.interfaithchapel.org at www.inter-faithchapel.org for morefor information information on and special upcoming events. events. NATIONALPHILHARMONIC.ORG | 301.581.5100 301-598-5312 Music Center at Strathmore | 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda 36803680 South South Leisure Leisure World Boulevard World Boulevard| 301-598-5312

20 | Leisure World News December 6, 2019 December 6, 2019 Leisure World News | 21 HEALTH & Fitness ■ Health Advisory Committee ■ Stroke Support Group Dec. 10: Neurologist Dec. 17: ‘Tips for Discusses Peripheral Reducing Holiday Stress Neuropathy Post-Stroke’ by Sandra McLeskey of the numbness, patients can by Amy Boltz To RSVP for this meeting be unaware of injuries to their or to obtain more information n Tuesday, Dec. 10, feet, which may become badly n Tuesday, Dec. 17, the about the Stroke Support Group, O neurologist Dr. infected. In the worst OStroke Support Group contact Amy Boltz, president, at William Leahy will case, progressive infec- hosts a holiday-themed (248-652-0304). talk about the causes tion can necessitate program from 1-2 p.m. in and treatment of amputation. Clubhouse II. About the Group peripheral neuropathy Although most Members are invited to share The Stroke Support Group at 1:30 p.m. in people do not progress their holiday customs and meets on third Tuesday of Clubhouse I. to that point, periph- foods, and speech-language every month from 1-3 p.m. Leahy will be accom- eral neuropathy causes pathologist Janet M. Gritz will in Clubhouse II. Educational panied by Kathryn signifi cant limitations present “Tips for Reducing programs by healthcare profes- Morris, physical thera- and pain for many Holiday Stress Post-Stroke.” sionals address issues relating to pist, who will talk about Dr. William Leahy, people. Diabetics and Following the program, the stroke prevention and rehabili- measures to improve courtesy photo people who have taken Group’s helpful peer support tation as well as other wellness patient’s ability to cope particular drugs for session for stroke survivors topics. with peripheral neuropathy. cancer are especially prone to and their family caregivers Peer support group discus- The talk is free, but residents peripheral neuropathy, but it will meet from 2-3 p.m. Light sions enable stroke survivors and should sign up to attend by can occur without an identifi ed refreshments will be provided. their family members and care- either calling (301-598-1300) cause. Anyone who wants to bring givers to learn from and inspire or stopping by the Clubhouse I holiday foods is welcome to do each other. Meetings are free and E&R offi ce. About the Speaker so. open to the community. Peripheral neuropathy is a Leahy sees patients at common, but very troublesome MedStar Health medical ■ Lions’ Vision Support Group problem. It may start with center on Wednesdays. He is numbness or tingling in the a graduate of Northwestern extremities, most commonly University School of Medicine Tips for Getting Through the feet. But it can progress to and completed his residencies at debilitating pain. Johns Hopkins Bayview and Ann It may impair the suff erer’s & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Winter Allergy Season ability to walk or drive. Because Hospital of Chicago. by Larry Cohen Group will take a fi eld trip to the Olney Theatre Center to see s people prepare for the an audio-described version of A holidays and the joy that “Singin’ in the Rain.” this season inspires, they should The performance is on also remember to protect their Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. If interested in eyes from winter allergies. attending, call the Theatre’s box An air fi ltration system might offi ce at (301-924-3400) for be useful for those who seat availability. typically experience The Group plans winter allergies. Place to take some time it in your home or at every meeting to offi ce to improve air discuss assistive tech- quality and protect nology and how it can your eyes, and dust help people with low and vacuum your home regularly vision, and will make training throughout the winter season. available as needed. The Group wants to answer the question, Meeting Information “How can I maintain my style The Lions’ Vision Support of living in the face of vision Group meets on the second loss?” Wednesday of every month For questions or more infor- unless otherwise noted. The mation about the Lions’ Vision Group’s Wednesday, Dec. 11, Support Group, contact Larry meeting is cancelled. Cohen at (908-770-9111) or In place of the meeting, the ([email protected]). 22 | Leisure World News December 6, 2019 ■ Cannabis 101 Club Cannabis Club Launches New Website he Cannabis 101 Club has launched T its website, (LWcan101.com), to help members and residents learn more about medical cannabis. As an educational tool, it will help non-member residents fi nd and register with the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC) and features educational materials on medical cannabis, including ways to use cannabis without smoking. The members’ side of the website has more in-depth educational materials, including important bulletins issued by the MMCC, PowerPoint presentations, cannabis research and educational resources, such as books, documentaries, magazines and more. For more information, visit (LWcan101.com). – Carminetta Verner

■ Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) Jan. 14: Support Available for Primary Caretakers by Fred Shapiro as The ARC’s Respite adminis- trator, overseeing the coordi- s people age, they nation of respite care services A sometimes require an in- for children and adults with home daily caretaker. Often this disabilities and frail senior citi- person is a loved one, such as zens who live in Montgomery a spouse or an adult County. child. Abate has exten- “Respite,” a sive experience new, free program working with managed by The ARC families and has Montgomery County developed a large in partnership with consortium of home Synergy Home Care, health organizations, relieves primary care- respite facilities, takers of their duties adult medical day for a few hours, a day, programs and ther- a weekend or some- From left, Lisa Friedman, apeutic programs, times longer. director of business devel- which families can Julia Abate, opment for Synergy Home select as respite The ARC Respite Care and Julie Abate, ARC providers. In addi- administrator, will Respite administrator. tion to her work at discuss the program Courtesy photo The Arc, she serves on Tuesday, Jan. 14, on the Home and at 2 p.m. in Clubhouse I. Her Community Based Services program is free and open to for Age Friendly Montgomery all residents, but registration and Dementia Friendly Mont- is required and available gomery committees. beginning Tuesday, Dec. 10, at She has an A.A.S. degree 8:30 a.m. in the Clubhouse I in mental health from Mont- E&R offi ce. gomery College and has been Residents who are planning employed with The Arc Mont- their long-term care are encour- gomery County since 2006. aged to register to attend. For information on all CLL About the Presenter classes and lectures, visit Julia Abate currently serves (www.cllmd.com).

December 6, 2019 Leisure World News | 23 ■ Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) Course Introduces Health & Fitness In Brief Al-Anon Meeting: Al-Anon (for family and friends aff ected by alcoholism) meets Fridays at 2 p.m. at Our Lady of Grace Meditation to Seniors Church Parish Center, near Leisure World. Enter through the by Fred Shapiro meditation, such as belonging to back door (15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring). For more infor- a meditation group, improving mation, call Bridget at (301-598-3043). n an eff ort to help seniors with diet, keeping a self-introspective Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): Newcomers welcome. (If Ithe aging process, the Center diary and performing selfl ess outside Leisure World, check in at the main gate.) Meetings for Lifelong Learning is off ering service. are Mondays at noon (Step Meeting) and Thursdays at 6 p.m. a three-session course entitled The fi nal session will again (Big Book) in Clubhouse I. For questions, contact Laurie at “Meditation for Seniors.” start with a review of the medita- (240-558-4454). Taught by resident David tions students have done during Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support: The Alzheimer’s Newcomb, the course the week, with an eye Support Group meets the fi rst and third Wednesday of each begins Wednesday, toward improving month at 3 p.m. in The Inter-Faith Chapel library. For more Jan. 15, at 10 a.m. in to get the most out information, call Sunny at (301-438-2446). Clubhouse I. See the of each meditation. Bereavement Support Group: If your spouse or long- Classes and Seminars The session will also term partner died in the recent past, you may be eligible to section of this edition briefl y explore karma, participate in a twice-monthly bereavement support group that for registration details. reincarnation and meets every other Tuesday, 2-3:30 p.m., in the conference room Although nothing whether there is a need at MedStar Health, 3305 N. Leisure World Blvd. CaringMatters can turn back the for a spiritual master to sponsors group meetings. Registration and a phone conversa- clock, meditation teach meditation. tion with Jim Rossi, director of adult bereavement at Caring- provides a traditional David Newbomb, photo Matters, is required before attending. If interested, please call means for a person by Fred Shapiro About the Instructor Jim at (301-990-0854). to explore his or her Newcomb became Fitness Center: One of the Fitness Center’s personal innate spirituality, which, in interested in meditation in 1975, trainers leads a free orientation tour of the Fitness Center on turn, reinvigorates the person and had the good fortune to the second Tuesday of every month at 2 p.m. Learn how to use with newfound perspective and study with two of the greatest the equipment and facilities. Registration is not required. purpose. Called “jyoti” meditation spiritual masters of modern Free Blood Pressure Testing: Come to Clubhouse I for because of its reference to inner times: Sant Darshan Singh Ji free blood pressure testing, available on the fi rst and third light, meditation is the fastest, Maharaj and Sant Rajinder Tuesdays of the month from 9-11 a.m. simplest inroad to self-discovery. Singh Ji Maharaj. Memory Café: The Memory Café meets the last Thursday Following his retirement in of every month from 2-3:30 p.m. in Clubhouse I. The program About the Sessions 2010, Newcomb began off ering provides social engagement for individuals living with early The fi rst session reviews the meditation courses as a public stage memory loss. Registration is required. For more infor- background of meditation, takes service, fi rst through the public mation, call the manager at (240-428-1342) or the National a look at the technique and libraries of Washington, D.C. Alzheimer’s Association at (1-800-272-3900) or (TTY: 1-866- allows students to sit together and Montgomery County, and 403-3073) or visit (www.alz.org). in meditation as a group for 10 then through courses at the Living Better with Parkinson’s: The Living Better with minutes. Afterward, students will Science of Spirituality Medita- Parkinson’s support group was created under the auspices of the analyze how the experience went, tion Center in Washington, D.C., Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area to provide with a view toward improving the and at expos, civic associations, support to patients suff ering from Parkinson’s disease (PD) and experience. Hindu temples and “lunch and their families and caregivers. The group meets the second Tuesday The second session will review learn” sessions for private busi- of the month at 3 p.m. in Clubhouse II. Usually there is a presen- where, when and how much nesses. To date, he has taught tation by a speaker with knowledge about PD, physical therapy or meditation students have done more than 600 courses. some other related subject, followed by a period of Q&A. There during the week. The course will For information on all CLL are no memberships or fees to pay, and the meetings are open to then explore additional steps off erings, visit (www.cllmd. anyone who may be interested. Questions? Contact Ray Weil at students can take to enhance com). (301-598-3447) or ([email protected]). Weichert, Realtors Life Story Leisure World Plaza Legacy Videos MAYNARD E. TUROW Agent 22 years… Listings, Resales We All Have Stories THINKING OF SELLING?? To Tell Or Friends – Relatives Buying? Tell your important A Real Estate specialist for 22 years working life and family stories exclusively the senior on video. Highlight market. I can answer your questions & find you your your most precious dream home. If selling, I'll family photos. get you the best price! 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24 | Leisure World News December 6, 2019 December 6, 2019 Leisure World News | 25 CLUBS, GROUPS & Organizations ■ Quilt Stitched in Time Computer Learning Center for the Holidays Dec. 9: Android Help he Rossmoor Resumes Library Guild T onna Copeland, resident and holds a drawing for Computer Learning Center a lap quilt on Friday, D monitor, will be available each Monday Dec. 20, at noon in the beginning Dec. 9 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in library in Clubhouse I. the Computer Learning Center. Residents who’d like She can help with using Android smartphones and tablets for to participate in the email, internet and many other useful tasks. Get help with getting drawing can stop by started, learn more about familiar capabilities or learn new things the library to see the your device can do. Bring your device for one-on-one, hands-on quilt in person and work. Windows help is also available. pick up tickets, which – Donna Copeland are $1 each or $5 for six tickets. ■ LW Green The quilt measures Photo by Leisure World News 40” x 43 ½” and was donated by the Quilting Group. – Leisure World News Dec. 18: Understanding ■ Vegetarian Society of Leisure World (VSLW) ‘The Perils of Pesticides’ by Sarna Marcus and advocacy organization. Her work has been focused on Dec. 19: All Residents uring this season of giving, protecting wildlife, pets and DLW Green would like people from pesticides’ adverse to give a gift to the Earth by eff ects, and on furthering the Invited to Vegan Buffet moving Leisure World toward vision of Rachel Carson, author by Bob Fenichel To attend, mail a check, the elimination of pesticides. of the seminal book, “Silent payable to VSLW, to trea- To that end, on Spring.” n place of a December surer Helen Gross at (3100 Wednesday, Dec. 18, Imeeting, the VSLW will North Leisure World Blvd., LW Green presents About LW Green have a vegan, holiday-season #710, Silver Spring, MD Dr. Diana Post, LW Green is a buffet meal on Thursday, 20906) by Saturday, Dec. 14. an expert in the group of residents Dec. 19, at 3:30 p.m. at If not already a member of dangers of pesticides. striving to be better the Vegetable Garden VSLW, or if you wish to The presentation stewards of the Restaurant in Leisure renew, add $10 (a total is at 2 p.m. in environment through World Plaza. of $24 per person) to Clubhouse I. Admis- education and advo- The meal, which have your member- sion is free; residents don’t have cacy. Meetings are typically is $14 for VSLW ship paid up through to be a member to attend. held the fourth Wednesday of members and $17 2020. Post is president of the Rachel each month; but check (www. for non-members, Additional informa- Carson Landmark Alliance, lw-green.com) to confi rm the will include a choice tion on VSLW activities an environmental education time and place. of soup, a spring roll and can be found at (www. seven different entrées served vslw.org). All residents are ■ Fun and Fancy Theatre Group buffet style. The planned welcome at VSLW activities; entrées are mixed rice with they don’t have to be a vege- vegetables, garden feast, tarian to participate. ‘Girls’ Finishes curry chicken, General Tso’s The mission statement of chicken (spicy), sweet and VSLW is “to support group sour delight, eight treasure members in maintaining a Successful Run eggplant (spicy) and udon healthy lifestyle by eating a he big, brassy stage production “70, Girls, 70” has played noodles with vegetables. plant-based diet.” Tthe last of six performances to enthusiastic audiences. The performers enjoyed having the guidance of profes- sionals, and the Group is very appreciative of all the help from Interested in advertising in the the crew, the costume and prop people, the scenery designers Leisure World News? and builders, the ticket sellers, ushers and everybody else who had a part in bringing this lovely musical to Leisure World. For information: Thanks to everybody’s hard (but fun) work, it was a smash hit! The Group’s next meeting is on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at call 301-598-1310 7:30 p.m. and will feature karaoke entertainment. or email [email protected] – Hannette Allen

26 | Leisure World News December 6, 2019 ■ Model Railroad Club Don’t Miss the Excitement at the Winter Open House by Alan J. Goldstein underground train yard with a return loop to he Model Railroad Club’s allow trains to return T enormous and growing to local and regional HO gauge layout will be on destinations on the display at the winter open aboveground layout. house on Saturday, Dec. 14, These new underground from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the yards are essential for lower level of Clubhouse II. the simulated railroad The Club will be oper- operations that will be ating O gauge, HO and N the focus of the Club’s At left, a train delivers cars to local industries during a recent operating session. At right, a gauge trains on its three future activities. young boy watches a train head for a mountain tunnel. Photos by Alan J. Goldstein. large layouts, which deliver Trains on the Club’s freight and passengers to O gauge layout rumble by, passengers along its route. to attend the Club’s operating their assigned destinations carrying visitors back to the sessions early next year, which through mountains and past 1940s, ’50s and ’60s, while Holiday Display will take train operation to industries, farms, cities and transporting youngsters to an The Club has just completed whole new level. towns. Bring the whole family, era they have only read about. installing a large G gauge layout The Club meets on the including grandchildren, chil- The Lionel O gauge layout in the atrium of the Admin- second Thursday of the month dren, neighbors and friends includes passenger, freight istration Building, which will at 4 p.m. in Clubhouse II, and to watch the trains run at this and trolley service, with trains be on continuous exhibition has working and operating popular holiday event. roaring through mountains through Monday, Jan. 6. sessions every Monday and Recent additions to the HO and past villages in all their With its large-scale cars and Wednesday from 5:30-7 p.m., layout include two under- noisy splendor. ample holiday scenes, this is a and Thursday from 2-4 p.m. at ground yards that simulate The N gauge layout, which perennial favorite for both resi- the train yards in the basement traffic bound for far-flung is approximately half the dents and their families. of Clubhouse II. destinations. gauge of HO, includes a coal For further information The most recent was added mine, mountains, towns and Operating Sessions or to join, call Marilyn just in time for the open cities, along with a trolley that Visitors that fi nd the open Chmielewski, president, at house, and includes a massive stops to pick up and discharge house exciting are welcome (301-438-3259).

December 6, 2019 Leisure World News | 27 ■ Dog Club Dec. 19: Learn About the History of the Guide Dog Movement by L. Mali Cruz unable to attend the December meeting Society, provided a presentation on the should contact ([email protected]) Aspin Hill Memorial Park pet ceme- he Dog Club meets again on or (301-598-2131). tery. She spoke on the history of the TThursday, Dec. 19, at 1 p.m. in 100-year-old pet cemetery, which was Clubhouse I. The Club will hear a November Meeting gifted to the Humane Society in 2007. presentation by Jane Carona on The Nov. 20 meeting was a great Hoff man also discussed future plans the history of the guide dog success because of the enthusiasm and fundraising eff orts by the MC Humane movement. shared by those in attendance. Society for rehabilitating the Aspin Hill Over the years, Carona has Club members elected club offi - Memorial Park and improvements to the partnered with six guide dogs cers, passed the Club’s revised pet cemetery. and has served for 30 years as bylaws and identifi ed committee The Club also heard from Carol Hendler the offi ce manager for Guide Dog chairpersons. about the work of People. Animals. Users Inc. Her presentation will Members also agreed to a “no dues Love. (PAL). PAL is an organization that include a discussion on what guide dogs club” designation. This designation will provides support and bereavement coun- are trained to do and not to do. be amended by a majority vote if members seling to pet owners. The group meets on The presentation will be followed by a choose to require dues in the future. the second Saturday of each month at the discussion on a pet-sitting/walking project At the conclusion of Club business, Davis Community Library in Bethesda. For (co-op) and the need for dog waste recep- Jo Ann Hoff man, a representative from more information, email (info@peopleani tacles on Leisure World Boulevard. the Montgomery County (MC) Humane malslove.org). All residents, dog owners and non-dog owners alike, are invited to the meetings. ■ Ceramics Club Any resident interested in the Club but Purchase a Holiday Gift at the Ceramics Studio by Meriel Brewer

eed some last minute holiday Ngifts, but don’t care to deal with the malls? Perhaps the Ceramics Club Studio will have that little something you’ve been searching for for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or even a December birthday. The Club has a wide variety of well- priced ceramic items for you to check out that are on display in the Studio At left, Triscilla Chuen, courtesy photo. At right, and created by the Club’s many talented Ceramic angel and a rose box created by Triscilla members. The proceeds from sales each Chuen. Photo by Dottie Patch year are donated to a local charity of the Club’s choosing, so buyers will be helping boxes, which she has translated into her the Club to help someone else. early projects. Eventually, she chose to December also brings the Club’s potluck forego the use of the available molds, and holiday luncheon. All members are invited began to manipulate the wet clay by hand. to sign up at the Studio with their favorite Voila! A lump of clay is transformed into comestible contribution to the festivities. various delightful surprises. Bring your goodies and we’ll see you on Chuen’s creations tend toward whimsy. Wednesday, Dec. 11 at noon in the studio. Her fl oral design dinnerware, adorable angels and baskets using her self- Ceramicist taught coiling technique can be viewed The Club’s ceramicist of the month, throughout the month of December in the Triscilla Chuen, came to the Ceramics display case at Clubhouse II. Includes Comprehensive Examination, Necessary X-rays, and Routine Cleaning* Club about seven years ago. Although *In absense of periodontal disease she admits to being incredibly shy, she Residents who are interested in says working in the Studio has been very joining the Ceramics Club should call relaxing and joyful because the members Beth or Janice at (301-598-1312). They are so friendly and helpful. Their generous will be happy to explain the process of compliments have given her the courage creating ceramics and will guide new to create and explore. members through their first project, all Since childhood, Chuen has had fanta- of which is included in the $10 member- sies of fairies, fl ower gardens and treasure ship fee.

28 | Leisure World News December 6, 2019 ■ Rossmoor Art Guild Art Guild Enjoys A Season of Firsts by Judy Kirkland

earty artists braved 20-degree H windchills to attend Rossmoor Art Guild’s first all-member meeting. They were rewarded with a warm welcome, including a stunning exhibit of two dozen extraordinary artworks by Guild teachers. Attendees also participated in a survey designed to help gather feedback on every- thing from studio layout to new activities. At left, artwork by Doris Bryant and Millie Shott at Rossmoor Art Guild’s fi rst general meeting onNov. 12. A lively presentation covered framing dos Photo by Ann Bolt. New artist Greta Galef, middle, with her painting, “Arjuna.” Photo by Judy Kirkland. At and don’ts plus creative (and inexpensive) right, Rossmoor Art Guild president Judy Kirkland brings members up-to-date on all that’s new for the Guild ideas. this year. Photo by Karen Swetlow The meeting concluded with Guild teacher Doris Roberts winning a $25 gift I session features several new classes are among the artists whose amazingly card to Michael’s and the lure of cookies focused on the basics of diff erent artistic detailed – but tiny – works are in the and conversation. media. Firouzeh Sadeghi, for example, will 86th Annual International Exhibition of off er “Watercolor: From the Beginning to Fine Art in Miniature. The free exhibition Classes Infi nity” for new artists and artists trying runs through Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020 at the Ron Erlich’s All Media session is the fi rst watercolor for the fi rst time, as well as Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville art class 88-year-old Greta Galef has ever more experienced watercolorists. Pre-reg- Pike. taken, yet she’s already painted a favorite istration starts Monday, Dec. 16. Class dog. With guidance from Alexandra descriptions and sign-up sheets are avail- Facebook Michaels, Judy Rothenbecker is learning able in the art studio in Clubhouse I. Check out RAG’s new digital space by to draw amazingly well. These are just two going to (www.facebook.com) and typing of the many fi rst-time artists discovering Tiny Paintings, Huge Talent “RAG (Rossmoor Art Guild)” into the their hidden talents in the Guild’s classes. Resident Helen Ryan and Guild teachers search bar. Upload your latest works, share Starting Monday, Jan. 6, the Winter Genevieve Roberts and Millie Shott what’s going on and more.

December 6, 2019 Leisure World News | 29 ■ Garden Plots Group Group Wraps Up 2019 With Elections and Welcomes its New President by Judy Elrod in the promotion of good health of coff ee or hot chocolate and through whole foods. donuts. lections for the Club’s 2020 “We have such a great diver- Eexecutive committee were sity of gardeners and such a wide Looking Ahead held at the Nov. 12 meeting, range of vegetables, fruits and Executive committee meet- the last regaularly scheduled fl owers in our Leisure World ings regularly scheduled for the meeting of 2019. plots,” O’Connor says. “Our second Tuesday of each month Outgoing president Betty motto is Come Grow With Us! are suspended until March 2020. Kontaxis is stepping down It is going to be a great 2020 The executive committee will following this year’s term. She season.” be working on maintenance was honored with a certifi cate of Also at the meeting, the products needed in the garden appreciation and gift certifi cate following executive committee such as repair/replacement for her many years of service and members were re-elected: Bob of the sheds and tools and dedication. Malson, vice president; Judy replacement of the exiting Newly elected president Bette- Elrod, secretary; Jere Rowland, bulletin board. The committee Carole O’Connor is a lifelong treasurer; Catherine Kunz, regis- is also considering speakers gardener as well as a registered trar; and Elena Peterson, fi eld and forums in 2020 to provide nurse with a passion for health supervisor. Prior to the election, Group members with ongoing A gardener washes a shovel after and wellness. Before moving to a motion to make executive gardening education. digging in the dirt. Photo by Leisure Leisure World, O’Connor lived in committee positions three-year World News Owings Mills, Maryland, where staggered terms going forward ■ she served as president of the was moved and approved. Ballroom Dance Club Owings Mills Newtown garden group for six years. Renew Your Plot Her particular love is organic All current members must Dec. 11: Club Elects gardening by seed, heirloom submit renewal applications to plants, soil conservation and the Clubhouse I E&R offi ce by Officers at Annual water preservation. She believes Tuesday, Dec. 31, to retain their plot for 2020 – no exceptions. New applications for 2020 are Meeting being accepted. Residents can by Joyce Hendrix Payment by check is pick up the 2020 application at preferred, made payable to the Clubhouse I E&R offi ce or ll members are welcome LWBDC. Non-members and sign in to (residents.lwmc.com) Ato attend the Ballroom guests pay $15 per person at and print a copy. Applications Dance Club’s annual meeting each monthly dance. should be submitted to the on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at Clubhouse I E&R offi ce. 10:30 a.m. in Clubhouse I. Holiday Dances Come to the meeting Perrie, LLC, Leisure Prepping for Winter to vote for the Club’s World’s food service On Nov. 16, members met new slate of offi cers: provider, sponsors in the garden to drain, roll and Jim Leong, president; a New Year’s Eve store the numerous hoses for George Moy, vice pres- Dinner Dance on winter. Despite it being a cold ident; Hal Freeman, Tuesday, Dec. 31, and blustery morning, the task secretary; and Joyce in the Clubhouse I was completed quickly, and Hendrix, treasurer. Crystal Ballroom. attendees enjoyed a warm cup The Club welcomes Reservations and ideas and suggestions payment can be made for the 2020 dances. by calling the Club- The bands have been booked house Grille at (301-598-1330). for the new year, and schedules Perrie, LLC also sponsors the will be available at the annual Holly Ball dinner dance on meeting and on the Club’s new Saturday, Dec. 7. bulletin board in Clubhouse I. January Dance Membership The next Ballroom Dance Members may pay annual Club dance is on Saturday, 2020 dues at the meeting or Jan. 25, at 7:30 p.m. in the at the door at any of the 2020 Clubhouse I Crystal Ballroom, dances. Membership dues with music by Mike Surratt remain $10 per person, per year and The Eclectic Coalition and entitle members to pay $10 Band. Put on your dancing at each Club-sponsored dance shoes and come dance with in 2020. us.

30 | Leisure World News December 6, 2019 ■ Rossmoor Camera Club Club Members Encouraged to Prepare for Next Year’s Photo Competitions by Fred Shapiro

ossmoor Camera Club members are R encouraged to look ahead to 2020’s photo competitions by capturing photos that conform to the competitions’ subjects. January 2020’s competition is defi ned as open, meaning a photo with any subject may be submitted. Select your favorite family, nature or travel photo (or another type of photo) and have it critiqued and possibly awarded by the competition’s judge. Photos by Fred Shapiro February’s competition asks members to submit photos in which the main subject is shots include the decorated bases of be brought to the meeting room before predominantly one color. columns, pedestals, elaborate doorframes 6:45 p.m. the night of the competition. Examples include a person dressed and window frames and gargoyles. Statues If digitals sent earlier do not meet the monochromatically, an orange sunset, a or furniture that are not part of the defi nition for the competition, the member fi eld of yellow sunfl owers, a row of houses building are not acceptable. is given an opportunity to replace the that are all the same color, and a garden rejected photo. Prints that do not meet the full of red roses. Black and white images do Submitting Photos boundaries of the subject will be removed not qualify. Members may submit two photos for from the competition that same night. The Club’s March competition seeks each category – print and digital – per So, make sure you understand each photos with architectural details, such competition. competition’s subject and ask Club vice as those found on a building’s interior or Send digital images to (RossmoorLW@ president Jon Fife if unsure of how it exterior. gmail.com) by the Tuesday preceding the applies to your photographs. He can be Good subjects for architectural detail competition’s meeting date. Prints must reached at (jfi [email protected]). Ask the Expert: Making Holidays Special when Someone has Dementia Presented by Sarah Temm, CDP

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December 6, 2019 Leisure World News | 31 ■ Garden and Environmental Club ■ LW Green Groups Participate in Worldwide 24-Hour Climate Reality Project by Jean DeSchriver with a short summary of the tions are mentioned, the to the National Resources major climate crisis problems, response is often, “But the sun Defense Council Inc. and n Nov. 21, members which are mainly the burning doesn’t always shine and the others. Mutuals that would Oof the Garden and of fossil fuels such as coal, wind doesn’t always blow.” like copies of this document to Environmental Club and LW natural gas and oil prod- The answer to that is “energy place in their mutual newsletter Green and their guests ucts. She then shared batteries.” should contact Jean DeSchriver attended a program some of the changes Great progress has been at ([email protected]). on global, grassroots that can be made at made in storing Clubs and organi- climate action and the grassroots level, wind and solar zations that wish to education presented which include many energy, which has schedule programs by Rachel Wagner, ideas besides just created the use of about climate crisis one of the 22,000 changing light bulbs. both throughout and grassroots Climate Reality Attendees discussed the country. Instead action can contact Project leaders. the coming Adminis- of looking at wind Deborah Onaderu, Climate Reality tration Building and turbines as eyesores, program coordi- Project is a non-profit, what is being done to people can consider nator, at (202-587 non-partisan effort Rachel Wagner, cour- make it self-sustaining them as an investments in 8000) or (deborah.onaderu@ developed by former tesy photo such as installing their children and grandchil- climatereality.com). Onaderu Vice President Al solar panels, using dren’s future. attended the program and Gore to address the climate bamboo wood and tankless Climate Reality Project has participated during the Q&A. crisis. The “24 Hours of water heaters and other ener- developed a one-page list of Climate Reality Project will Reality: Truth is Action” was gy-saving methods for new 44 suggestions for helping plant a tree in the Amazon in the presented in every state in the buildings. The feasibility of solve the climate crisis, name of Leisure World because union plus countries all over wind turbines in Leisure World which is predicted to go from the community hosted a presen- the world. was also discussed. crisis to catastrophe within tation during the “24 Hours of Wagner started the program When some of these solu- 30 to 50 years, according Reality: Truth in Action.”

32 | Leisure World News December 6, 2019 ■ League of Women Voters Dec. 11: Learn About Campaign Finance Reform by Maxine Lewack and the founding of the Federal Commission ruling. And the receives messages from politi- Elections Commission. vigorous efforts both for and cians via TV, phone and mail. he next meeting of Amendments to the act in against campaign finance reform Come to the Dec. 11 meeting to T the Rossmoor League 1974 (McCain-Feingold Act), a continue as the learn about some of Women Voters is on bi-partisan effort, prohibited amount of money of the proposed Wednesday, Dec. 11, at unregulated contributions spent grows solutions, such as 10:15 a.m. in Clubhouse I. to national political parties exponentially. voting with dollars, The topic for discussion is and limited the use of union Many matching funds, campaign finance reform. and corporate funds for ads candidates clean elections Is campaign finance reform discussing political issues have endorsed and numerous a viable goal in the future? within 60 days of a general campaign finance reform, but constitutional amendments. The The first attempts to regulate election and 30 days of a some have refused to abide by meeting is sure to be informa- contributions took place in primary election. the restrictions. Many elected tional and interesting. 19th century elections. In The Supreme Court struck officials spend a lot of time All residents are invited to the modern era, 1971 saw the down the law in its Citizens raising money to outspend their attend. Light refreshments will Federal Elections Campaign Act United v. the Federal Election challengers, and the public be served. ■ Democratic Club Dec. 12: Sen. Chris Van Hollen Provides Insights into Impeachment by Roger Blacklow support and many Republi- “safe” Democratic state, so efforts in Virginia helped turn cans oppose. the Club’s main focus will be that state around. he Democratic Club Van Hollen is extremely elsewhere. The Club has several Also don’t forget to thank T might as well end 2019 knowledgeable about the polit- other battleground states in its the volunteers who set up the with a bang: Senator Chris ical terrain, having headed up sights. As many may have seen refreshments at the Club’s Van Hollen addresses the both House and Senate election severalMarian_LeisureWorld_ weeks ago,VHLWN0718B the Club’s 8/17/2018 monthly 10:21 AM meetings.Page 1 Club on Thursday, Dec. 12, committees. He may address at 7 p.m. in the Clubhouse I the effect of impeachment Crystal Ballroom. He is very on Democrats’ efforts to take popular in Leisure World, so control of the Senate, which is Rediscover Our Assisted Living make sure to arrive currently marginally For almost two decades, Marian Assisted Living has early! Republican and Assuming the under the leader- provided focused, personalized senior care. And our House votes to ship of Sen. Mitch award-winning community continues with this mission. impeach President McConnell. Nestled in the heart of the vibrant Brookeville neighborhood Trump, the Senate McConnell will of the Reserves at Manor Oaks, we’re here for today’s needs will likely take have a credible oppo- and tomorrow’s. Learn more, call or visit us today. up the articles of nent in his re-election impeachment in campaign. The Club New Neighbors. Same Neighborhood. early January. Van will be actively trying Hollen’s insights to defeat him. Marian Assisted Living Minutes from Leisure World will give the Club a Sen. Chris Van Hollen, 19109 Georgia Avenue first-hand guide to courtesy photo Club News the impeachment The Democratic Olney/Brookeville process. Club will unveil a 301-570-3190 Dec. 12 also may new, modern website be the last day the in two to three weeks. Senate is in session Bylaw changes are this year, so the Club also in the works. will also find out Make sure the Club the status of current has your email legislation, including address by contacting Republican attempts (leisureworlddem to cut Social Security, Civil [email protected]). Victory Housing Service Retirement and a Many members have volun- Is A Non-Profit myriad of other “safety net” teered to help in 2020. Stay Organization Serving Seniors programs. tuned, because starting in late for More Than The Senator has also January, the Club will have lots Exclusive 30 Years introduced legislation to of activities available, such as Leisure World allow Medicare to negotiate letter writing, voter registra- Special!

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December 6, 2019 Leisure World News | 33 ■ National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1143 NARFE Takes Stock of its Present and Looks Ahead to its Future by John Moens participating in Leisure World’s third annual health roundtable Health Care Basic (a new but very annual July 4 parade. Also, two and expo, with MedStar Health large player). hapter 1143 was off ered the World War II veterans addressed included. He also noted that high option Copportunity to nominate the Chapter (Tuskegee Airmen For the community as a whole, plans are not worth the money for candidates for each offi ce, but the Major Anderson in September the Chapter is working on a the additional coverage. Francis only nominations received were and Leisure World’s own one-day class on preventing falls promised to answer every for serving offi cers. Therefore, as Howard Trowern in June). Addi- and is participating in a class on question in the lively discussion the Chapter approaches a new tionally, the director of the heart health in February 2020 that followed and, although it year, its president John Moens is Maryland Bureau of Veterans at The Inter-Faith Chapel. Nurse extended the meeting to two hereby fulfi lling his responsibility addressed the Chapter a few and volunteer health educator hours, he kept his promise. to update the membership on years ago. Andra Matthews is off ering where the Chapter is and where About fi ve years ago, the class. Singin’ in the Rain it’s going. Moens attended a The Chapter lead- Treasurer Jewel Lee has Some NARFE chapters have regional meeting at ership was correct to discount tickets available to Olney merged with other chapters to which a member asked anticipate a large crowd Theatre Center’s Wednesday, increase membership and share what NARFE is doing for the Nov. 18 member- Dec. 11, matinee of “Singin’ resources, but to best serve the to encourage minorities ship meeting featuring in the Rain” at a price to sing unique needs of the Leisure to join. Moens’ fi rst step Walt Francis, Consumer about. Mail a check for $45 each, World community, Chapter 1143 toward diversity and inclusive- Checkbook’s expert on Federal payable to NARFE Chapter 1143, is not planning to merge with any ness was to invite a representative Health plans. Francis presented to Jewel Lee at (3528 Leisure other chapter. from Blacks in Government, a an overwhelming fl ood of data as World Blvd., Silver Spring, MD national non-profi t organization, he compared costs, coverage, and 20906). Don’t worry; the perfor- Programs and Speakers to speak. potential savings. mance won’t be cancelled if the Over the years, the Chapter has Additionally, treasurer Jewel “Every plan is right for weather is sunny. invited state and federal offi ce Lee invited Montgomery County someone,” he stated, “but no plan holders to address members and Councilmember Will Jawando to is right for everyone.” Without Membership guests on legislation. All of the speak at last February’s meeting, endorsing any plan, he recom- To join Chapter 1143 in politicians the Chapter hosted in and LWAAAC has assisted mended everyone compare his or standing up for federal rights and 2019 are Democrats. Although the Chapter with several of its her plan with the Blue Cross/Blue benefi ts, contact recruiter John every one of them has been meetings. Shield Standard and the United Lass at (301-288-4210). informative, NARFE is non-par- tisan. The Chapter invited Gov. Healthcare ■ Republican Club Hogan or a representative from The Chapter has done its best his offi ce, but they respectfully to make sure its members are well declined. informed when they make critical Dec. 17: Come Celebrate More than one-third of federal decisions on their healthcare employees are veterans. The plans during open season. The Chapter recognizes its veterans by Chapter recently presented its the Holidays with the Republican Club by Fred Seelman in February. The Club will also discuss the political issues that he Republican Club holds may be bothering members, Tits annual Christmas/ including the impeachment Hanukkah party on Tuesday, proceedings. Dec. 17, at 1:30 p.m. in At the Club’s last meeting, Clubhouse I. Heart Jim Martin, chairman of Maryland chorus of the senior orga- director Karen Collins nization 60 Plus, will lead members in brought members singing holiday carols. up to date on the The party will political issues facing include a buff et-style seniors in the current lunch. Reservations Congress. are required. To make reserva- Send comments or ques- tions, contact the Club’s second tions about these or any vice president Irmgard Patrick other Club matters and/ at (301-598-2984). or off ers to volunteer to While together, members will Club president Fred Seelman talk about the future of the Club at ([email protected]) or – nominations for offi cers will fi rst vice president Robert occur in January and elections Kammer at (301-847-9820).

34 | Leisure World News December 6, 2019 ■ Jewish War Veterans Charles B. Krieger Post 567 Dec 8: Brunch Includes Toys for Tots Drive and Guest Speaker by Jerome “Jerry” Cohen This little-known episode in fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis Members’ business meetings Philippine history details the will be in eff ect. are held the fi rst Wednesday he Jewish War Veterans rescue of destitute refugees Mail reservations for $14 per of each month from 11 a.m.- T (JWV) Post 567 brunch is fl eeing the Third Reich in the person (check only, payable to 12:30 p.m. in Clubhouse I. All on Sunday, Dec. 8,at 10 a.m. late 1930s before the outbreak JWV 567), to Andrea Goldberg regular members and patrons in the Clubhouse I Crystal of World War II. When nations at (15107 Interlachen Dr., and those considering joining Ballroom. of the world were closing their Apt. 106, Silver Spring, MD are invited to attend. The December brunch is doors to refugee Jews fl eeing 20906). A new and faster paced the Post’s annual Toys for Tots the growing horrors of Nazi meeting format has been imple- drive in honor of the late Bernie Germany, the Philippines chose JWV Information mented and all participants Kipperman. If so inclined, please to do what others would not: The name of the Post is will be given an opportunity to bring an inexpensive, unwrapped open their doors to save Jewish expected to change from off er their input and program toy to be donated to Children’s lives. Charles B. Krieger Post 567 to suggestions. Hospital. The Post’s brunch events are Krieger-Loube Post 567. For those who would like The brunch’s featured speaker open and available to all resi- The name change is in honor additional information, have is award-winning Filipino fi lm- dents; membership in JWV is of the late Milton “Macky” questions about membership or maker Noel “Sonny” Izon who, not required. Loube, recent past commander, would like to be added to Post along with associate producer The delicious buff et brunch who passed away last year. He 567’s email notifi cation and and Holocaust scholar Bonnie M. includes eggs, tuna fi sh, lox, is remembered for his many e-newsletter list, contact Jerry Harris, collaborated in creating a bagels, latkes, blintzes, pastries, years of tireless leadership and Cohen, Post Commander, at historical documentary entitled fresh fruit, coff ee, juices and dedication to the Post. (240-970-5024) or (jcohen@ “An Open Door: Jewish Rescue more. Tables of eight-10 only Formal approval of the name jccbb.com). in the Philippines.” Izon will may be reserved with payment change should be forthcoming Anyone who would care to show an abbreviated version of for all tablemates. Include the from the National Executive make donations to the post his full-length documentary and names of all people attending Committee of the Jewish War in honor of or in memory of lend his personal insights to this with the reservation payment. Veterans following its next someone should contact Cohen amazing rescue story. Otherwise, open seating on a meeting in February 2020. as well.

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2nd Wednesday of each month Complimentary 50-minute sessions Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 18131 Slade School Road • Sandy Spring, MD 20860

This service is designed to help caregivers — as well as those who are newly diagnosed — cope with the impact of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, enabling participants to better understand the disease, manage care and make informed decisions regarding services and treatments. Consultant Diane Vance can assess current needs, help develop a care plan, address behavioral and communication concerns, share coping techniques, discuss care options, provide resources and more. Care consultations may be scheduled at any time during the dementia journey. To schedule your appointment, contact Toni Davis at 301-388-7209 or [email protected].

December 6, 2019 Leisure World News | 35 ■ Jewish Residents of Leisure World Celebrate Chanukah, the Festival of Lights by Jonas Weiss week in advance. Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in The Inter-Faith Chapel. Starting he Jewish Residents of Chanukah Party in January, all Friday evening T Leisure World’s (JRLW) Chanukah begins on services will be Reform. brunch on Sunday, Dec. 15, Sunday, Dec. 22, at sunset, Cantor Michael Kravitz will feature the popular Wendy and menorahs will be lit in leads Conservative services on Gonzales, whose career both clubhouses. Reserve a Saturday, Dec. 14, at 9:15 a.m. includes serving as a cantor at place at JRLW’s Chanukah in Clubhouse II. Temple B’nai Israel and party on Monday, Rabbi Moshe Samber and co-offi ciating Reform Dec. 23, at 2:30 p.m. in volunteers lead Sabbath Shabbat services for Clubhouse II. services and Torah discussions JRLW. Cantor Michael on Saturday, Dec. 7, 21 and 28 The brunch is Kravitz will lead a at 9:15 a.m. in Clubhouse II. at 10 a.m. in the program including the Clubhouse I Crystal lighting of a menorah Donations Ballroom. and singing Chanukah The Torah fund is used for A menorah sits in one of the club- At the brunch, songs. Enjoy latkes with the maintenance and repair houses. Photo by Fred Shapiro Gonzales will help JRLW applesauce or sour cream, jelly of our Torahs, and for the celebrate the miracle of light in donuts and cold drinks. possibility of a need for a new music and song. Be prepared The cost is $5; seating is one. Send checks, payable to book. Mail checks, payable to to sing and prepare to welcome limited and reservations must JRLW ($25 minimum) to Carol JRLW, to Janet Lazar at (15311 the holiday of Chanukah (the be received by Tuesday, Dec. 10. Wendkos at (14805 Pennfi eld Beaverbrook Ct., Apt. 1B, Silver Festival of Lights), and explore Send checks, payable to JRLW, Cir., Apt. 212, Silver Spring, MD Spring, MD 20906). the motif of light in Judaism. to Phyllis Rand at (15107 20906). Send donations (checks only, To attend, mail checks for Interlachen Dr., Apt. 307, Silver The prayer books fund payable to JRLW) for Kiddush $14 ($18 for non-members), Spring, MD 20906). provides for the purchase of a ($25 minimum), an Oneg ($25 payable to JRLW, to Shirley siddur to remember or honor minimum), Yiskor or general and Jerry Gordon at (15311 Religious Services a loved one. A label acknowl- tzedakah to Susan Weiss at Beaverbrook Ct., Apt. 3A, Silver Rabbi Gary Fink leads edging the donation (minimum (3739 Glen Eagles Dr., Silver Spring, MD 20906) at least one Reform services on Friday, of $25) will be placed in the Spring, MD 20906).

36 | Leisure World News December 6, 2019 ■ NA’AMAT RBZ Club Dec. 10: Annual NA’AMAT Game Day by Carole Mund 233 daycare centers that meet in December. Save the Date ensure the safety and secu- The books for the next • April 23 – Spiritual Adop- esidents have one last rity of more than 17,000 scheduled meeting on tion Luncheon with special Rchance to join NA’AMAT preschool children that are Wednesday, Jan. 22, is “The keynote speaker on Tuesday, Dec. 10, for located throughout the State Only Woman in the Room” its annual card and mah- of Israel and the 40,000 by Marie Benedict and “The For more information about jongg party. Mah-jongg, families that depend on Alice Network” by Kate NA’AMAT RBZ Club, contact canasta, bridge, Scrabble and NA’AMAT for social, psycho- Quinn. Contact Barbara co-presidents Linda Schoolnick Rummikub players are all logical and economic services. Tahler at (240-669-6961) for at (301-681-1076) and Gladys encouraged to participate. In addition, NA’AMAT offers the meeting’s time and place. Blank at (301-438-9666). Games begin at 11:30 a.m. scholarships to women who in the Clubhouse I Crystal want to pursue their studies. Ballroom. NA’AMAT makes At a recent convention of the day distinctive by serving NA’AMAT USA in Israel, Dr. Ask for the homemade kugels, snacks Michal Shevach, past recipient LEISURE and other desserts. Gather of NA’AMAT’s research grant your friends and games to and current head of Entrepre- WORLD enjoy a wonderful afternoon. neurship and Industry-Aca- PACKAGE The cost is $8 (check demia Relations at the Sagol only, payable to NA’AMAT). School of Neuroscience at the and receive a free gift To attend or for questions, Tel Aviv University, presented contact Barbara Rothenberg a new robotic device devel- 301.296.6864 at (301-438-8260). oped to help children to learn English via a user-friendly Pre-Paid arrangements available Mah-Jongg Cards stuff ed animal. Just a Simple Before long, the 2020 The fundraising activities Just a Simple mah-jongg card will be NA’AMAT sponsors support Graveside Funeral Cremation available. NA’AMAT receives these essential programs. (Winston 20 Gauge casket included) a small stipend from the By joining NA’AMAT RBZ, National Mah Jongg League members become supporters $3595 $1595 for each card sold. Mah-jongg of NA’AMAT Israel. Other Package Plans Available cards are still $8 for To join, mail checks for dues regular and $9 for large. ($36, payable to NA’AMAT ➡ Convenient Mail check (payable to USA) to Harriet Chaikin NA’AMAT) to Lenore Kalen at (15101 Interlachen Dr., at (15100 Interlachen Dr., Apt. 216, Silver Spring, MD ➡ Simple #616, Silver Spring, MD 20906). For questions, contact 20906). Make sure all names Harriet at (240-560-7487). ➡ Dignified and addresses are correct. For questions about cards, call Book Club Update ➡ Affordable Lenore at (301-598-6206). NA’AMAT RBZ has a book club that meets the fourth Frank Sinatra Tribute Wednesday of each month to www.valuechoicebrand.com Join NA’AMAT on discuss literature chosen by 1091 Rockville Pike | Rockville, MD 20852 | Email: [email protected] Wednesday, Jan. 15, to take the club. The club does not Operating out of Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care, Inc. Rockville, MD a trip to see the show “Ol’ Blue Eyes: Frank Sinatra” at the Signature Theatre. For further information, check the Club Trips section of this Now Open. publication. Checks must be received by Saturday, Dec. 14.

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December 6, 2019 Leisure World News | 37 ■ Hadassah Dec. 18: Attend a Hanukkah Bingo Celebration by Barbara Eisen ([email protected]) if you plan displayed and sold at every Hadassah to participate in Hadassah’s Hanukkah meeting. Call Elaine at (301-598-0079) adassah will hold its Hanukkah celebration. or Jan at (301-593-7720) to buy cards Hprogram on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at between meetings. 2 p.m. in Clubhouse II. Judaic Studies Group The 2020 board will be installed. The The next meeting of the Judaic Youth Project meeting features bingo with prizes and Studies Group is Monday, Dec. 16, at Larelda Gruber, available at (301- delicious Hanukkah refreshments. The 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse I. This month’s 598-5922), is chair of Youth Aliyah/ cost is $10 to benefit Hadassah projects. theme is “Jewish-American Humor.” Children at Risk. This project helps Pay at the door by cash or check payable Bring your favorite quip, joke or story to disadvantaged children in Israel. The to Hadassah. share with others as the Group laughs goal is to create a circle of $1,000, made In addition, Hadassah is requesting with comedians from vaudeville until by individual contributions of $40. that each attendee bring an unwrapped today. Send donations to Larelda at (3200 N. new toy costing $10 or less for a child There is no charge, but attendees are Leisure World Blvd. #201, Silver Spring, in grades Pre-K to sixth grade. The toys invited to make a small contribution. MD 20906). will go to Montgomery County Public As always, all residents and their guests Schools Linkages to Learning. are welcome. Contact either moderator About Hadassah The Dec. 18 meeting is also the last Shari Goldstein at (240-293-6442) or Hadassah sponsors many activities chance to buy novelty socks, gloves, Naomi Kline at ([email protected]) to further the worthwhile projects it scarfs and ponchos. Buy something or (240-669-7683). supports in medical, educational and for yourself or for your friends and social programs in Israel and the U.S. relatives. All proceeds fund research at Greeting Cards If interested in knowing more about Hadassah hospitals. Elaine Schenberg and Jan Bloom sell Hadassah, contact one of its member- RSVP to either Bobbi Gorban at (301- Hadassah greeting cards. The prices are ship vice presidents: Lois Fields at (301- 838-4336) or ([email protected]), or $3 each for one to three cards and $2.50 585-9804) or (loisfields2@earthlink. Judy Rumerman at (301-680-0850) or each for four or more cards. Cards are net) or Natalie Rosen at (301-279-5640) or ([email protected]). ■ Jewish Discussion Group Dec. 22: Next Discussion Session by Jerome “Jerry” Cohen

he Jewish Discussion Group’s T (JDG) next session is held on Sunday, Dec. 22, at 10:30 a.m. in THE Clubhouse I. Guest moderator Bernie Zycherman will be back by popular Lisa demand. JDG participants are encouraged to off er suggestions for featured speakers, Vogel and those interested in giving a short presentation of interest to the Group are Agency encouraged to speak privately with the Group’s moderator, Jerry Cohen. IN-HOME CARE Individuals who may want to serve as guest moderators to substitute from time to time in leading the Group’s monthly lisavogelagency.com sessions are encouraged to contact the moderator as well. 301-664-7945 JDG invites everyone to attend these free fourth Sunday morning discussion We bill and collect from all long group sessions held from 10:30 a.m.- term care insurances. noon in Clubhouse I. For additional information or to have License No.R2635 Licensed as a residential service your email address added to the monthly agency by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Office of Health Care Quality. notifi cation list, call or email group moderator Jerry Cohen at (240-970- 5024) or ([email protected]).

38 | Leisure World News December 6, 2019 ■ LW Association for African American Culture (LWAAAC) Group Reviews its Bylaws, Plans and Records by Patricia Means 2020 meeting. Committee and selection. only, payable to LWAAAC) and members are chairperson Laura Committee members are covers the period of July 1, 2019 hree special committees were Wiltz, Connie Ambush, Sharon chairperson Sharon Ricks, through Tuesday, June 30, Tformed to review LWAAAC Boone, Arvella Brown, Patricia Arvella Brown, Barbara Hill 2020. Payment may be made at bylaws, plan for community Means and president and ex-of- Hudson, Juanita Sealy-Williams, meetings, via the LWAAAC mail support and preserve historical fi cio Cheryl Prejean Greaux. Jeanne C. Sinkford and president slot in the Clubhouse I E&R offi ce records. and ex-offi cio Cheryl Prejean or mailed to (LWAAAC, PO Box Community Services Committee Greaux. 12316, Silver Spring, MD 20908). Bylaws Committee Under the aegis of the commu- A telephone number and an The bylaws committee has nity services committee, the Archives Committee email address should be included reviewed the bylaws and consid- educational assistance project Over the past months, the with the payment. For more ered changes that will enhance (EAP) was established to partner Archives Committee organized information, contact Alfonso the structure and focus of the with James Hubert Blake High and preserved LWAAAC histor- Holston, membership committee organization. School to provide assistance to ical records. The Committee chairperson, at (301-438-3537). The membership was given an struggling, educationally ambi- reviewed each item for relevance opportunity to review the existing tious students. and categorized the material into Amenities bylaws and to off er suggestions. LWAAAC envisions that the volumes covering the years 1994 Members should notify Most suggestions were incorpo- partnership will be ongoing through mid-2019. LWAAAC of illness, disability, rated into the document and sent to provide services to selected Photos will be digitalized, and death or other situations aff ecting to members for a fi nal review in students from sophomore year all material will be preserved and a member or that person’s imme- November. to senior year. The EAP has available for research purposes. diate family by contacting Louise The membership will vote on received several applications and Committee members are chair- Langley, amenities chairperson, the fi nal document at the January profi les from students for review person Patricia Means, Sharon at (301-598-3876). Boone, Diane Jackson and Dee ■ Lions Club of Leisure World Dee Spriggs. BEST RATES IN DC $80 x Two Men- 2 or 3 Hours Minimum LWAAAC Meeting • Pickups / Deliveries Lions Club Dances Since the fi rst Wednesday of January 2020 is New Year’s Day, the Association meeting will be to the Oldies for a Good held on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at CONTINENTAL MOVERS 4 p.m. in Clubhouse I. Members Professional Movers Who Really Care Owner Operated Since 1982 will vote on amendments to the References – Local & Long Distance Cause bylaws and form the nominating Packing Services – Pianos & Big Objects by Maxine Hooker committee for the 2020-2021 election. n Nov. 9, the Lions’ O dance branch took a Membership stroll down memory lane at Membership in LWAAAC is its ’70s and ’80s dance in the Call for a FREE Quote open to all residents. The dues 202.438.1489 301.340.0602 Clubhouse I Crystal Ballroom. are $20 per person (checks www.continentalmovers.net Most individuals who attended dressed like they were back in the ’70s and ’80s Pat McConnell grooves to the and danced to some oldies sounds of the ’70s and ’80s at performed by the Crossfi re the Lions Club’s dance party on band such as “Billie Jean” Nov. 9. Photo by Al Holston by Michael Jackson, “Light Wills, Wealth Planning & Trusts My Fire” by The Doors and intermission to discuss Phone: 301-518-0423 Email: “Purple Rain” by Prince. upcoming projects and help [email protected] The dance benefi ted the support the Lions’ parent Housecall: No charge! Forest Glen Walter Reed Club. www.battersbylawoffice.com Fisher House with proceeds The Club’s motto is, “Where Simple will: totaling $1,300. A there is a need, there $175/person; $330/couple special thank you to is a Lion.” Members Living will/medical directive $80 Lion Seprena Jackson also get to enjoy Financial power of attorney $90 and her committee plenty of dancing, fun for a successful event. and relaxation while Probate: flat fee or hourly, not Lion and photog- answering the ques- a percentage of estate. rapher Al Holston tion, “How can I serve Estate and tax planning. captured some of the my community?” Luann Battersby I also assist clients in other outfi ts and dance moves. For questions or more infor- Leisure World neighbor related matters when they need The Lions’ dance branch mation about the Lions Club and 3510 Chiswick Ct my help. meets on the fi rst Friday of its dance branch, contact Maxine every month in the Stein Hooker at (301-598-0242) or Room during entertainment ([email protected]).

December 6, 2019 Leisure World News | 39 ■ Chinese Club Dec. 13: Presentation Provides Highlights of the National Palace Museum in Taipei by Stella Shaw The Club is delighted to invite Liu, a bilingual n Friday, Dec. 13, the Chinese Club docent at the Smithsonian Ohosts a talk presented by Dr. Yuan Liu Institution’s Freer|Sackler on the highlights of the National Palace Museum, to share highlights Museum in Taipei, the capital city of Taiwan. of the museum’s treasures. The free presentation is from 10-11 a.m. in Many Club members are Clubhouse II, and all residents are welcome. familiar with Liu, as she was one of the Smithsonian’s About the Museum docents who guided them The National Palace Museum is one of through the exhibition of the largest museums of Chinese art in the the Empresses of China last world. It has a permanent collection of nearly April. The Club is impressed 700,000 pieces of ancient artifacts and by her bilingual ability and artworks, which encompasses 8,000 years of her in-depth knowledge on Chinese history from the Neolithic age to the the artifacts in the exhibi- modern time. tion. In addition, she is a National Palace Museum in Taipei, courtesy photo The museum shares its roots with the great speaker. Don’t miss this opportunity to cultures, and her recent book on the Library Palace Museum in the Forbidden City in hear her talk. of Congress was selected by readers in three Beijing, China. The collections of these two “Best Books of the Year” nominations. museums originated from the Chinese impe- About the Presenter Liu has been invited by several universities rial collections. Liu is a neuroscientist, and had served as in China and many cultural organizations in As the National Palace Museum’s collec- the Chief of International Offi ce at one of the the Washington Metropolitan area to deliver tion is so vast, it is both challenging and Institutes at the National Institutes of Health seminars focusing on art and world cultures. overwhelming for visitors to know what to for many years. She has lived in Asia, Europe and the U.S., see in the museum – either on a physical visit She is also a writer and photographer and traveled to more than 50 countries on or an online virtual tour. who has written many articles on art and six continents.

40 | Leisure World News December 6, 2019 ■ Italian Social and Cultural Club Holiday Dinner Moves to New Time and Place by Flo Merola feature originally advertised by La Serenata, the elite evening remains $40 for is not possible. Guests will be performing group of the members and $45 for n Sunday, Dec. 15, provided with a ticket for a free American Center for Puccini non-members. Guests wishing O the Italian Social and glass of wine. Non-drinkers Studies. The power of their to sit together should send Cultural Club hosts its special are encouraged to make others voices has thrilled presidents to their checks in one envelope. holiday dinner at 6 p.m. happy by gifting their ticket to Popes from such venues as the To make a reservation, mail in Clubhouse I. Note that someone else! Kennedy Center and Orioles checks, payable to the Italian the time and location have The menu will feature surf Park in Camden Yards. and Social and Cultural Club, to changed; the dinner was and turf: fi let mignon and crab La Serenata has also held Paul D’Angelo at (3310 North originally scheduled to be cake. Dinner will include salad, many popular music appreci- Leisure World Blvd., Apt. 308, held at Bedford Court. rolls, baked potato, seasonal ation classes at Leisure World. Silver Spring, MD 20906). All residents and their guests vegetables, dessert and coff ee. With world-class voices and an Reservations are required are welcome. The change of Vegetarian lasagna may be elegant presentation, La Sere- and must be received by venue has meant another minor requested when making a nata will make this evening an Wednesday, Dec. 11. The last change in the menu: the BYOB reservation. unforgettable experience. date to cancel a reservation for (bring your own beer/wine) The music will be provided The cost for this special a full refund is also Dec. 11. ■ Going It Alone Club Club Now Has a Local Post Office Address by Elizabeth Brooks-Evans 20-21, GIAC sponsors an when a representative of the Anyone interested in overnight trip to Lancaster, trip committee is available to more information about he Going It Alone Club Pennsylvania, for an up close receive payments and answer games should contact Sylvia T (GIAC) meets every and personal afternoon with questions. Pachenker at (301-598-5325) Saturday beginning with the show, “Queen Esther,” a The GIAC newsletter, or Elaine at (240-447-2166). armchair travel at 2 p.m. captivating tale of beauty and which also has more trip in Clubhouse II followed by bravery set in the opulent yet information, is also available Membership various games at 2:30 p.m. perilous Persian Empire. at that time. For questions Those wishing to sign up Members can now conve- Travelers will experience about trips, call GIAC for GIAC membership or niently send renewal fees, one of the most riveting president Elaine Strass at renew their membership are suggestions and other corre- Bible stories of the Old (240-447-2166). invited to do so every SAL spondence to GIAC via U.S. Testament as it comes to life from 1:30-3 p.m. mail addressed to (GIAC, P.O. with magnificent sets, special Games The membership fee is a Box 12024, Silver Spring, MD effects and live animals in Games begin at 2:30 p.m. nominal $8 per year, which 20908). The mail slot in the this brand-new, original stage right after armchair travel can be submitted during SAL, Clubhouse I E&R office will production! with bridge and Rummikub in in the Clubhouse I mail slot in remain available to those who More detailed information the Clubhouse II lobby. the E&R office or mailed to prefer to use it. on this trip can be found in Mexican train dominoes the new post office address. the Club Trips section of this is played in the game room, The income from dues is used Armchair Travel publication. where an old-fashioned domi- to pay Club expenses and On Saturday, Dec. 7 and 14 Sign-ups for trips takes noes game is also available. enhance activities. from 2-2:30 p.m., participants place during Saturday Members are also welcome For more information about will continue to virtually Afternoon Live (SAL) from to bring and/or suggest other membership, contact Elaine explore America’s beauty by 1:30-3 p.m. in Clubhouse II favorite games. at (240-447-2166). way of “Majestic America” videos. Armchair travel coordinator Sami Deminay would like to hear from virtual travellers on past destinations they’ve particularly enjoyed and would like to “visit” again. Just stop by the GIAC infor- mation table on Saturday and put in your requests for return trips.

Bus Trips On Wednesday, April 15, get ready to brush off winter cold and travel to The Wash- ington County Playhouse in Hagerstown, Maryland, to experience “Love Letters.” On Wednesday, May

December 6, 2019 Leisure World News | 41 ■ Rossmoor Women’s Club Dec. 11: Club Holds Annual Holiday Luncheon by Marcia L. Elbrand rolls, lemonade, coffee and tea. Dessert is seasonal fruit cobbler with vanilla ice ast minute reservations for the cream. The luncheon’s entertainment LRossmoor Women’s Club’s (RWC) includes a musical performance by Blake elegant holiday luncheon may still be made, High School’s string quartet. but not for long! The popular annual event Proceeds from the luncheon help to takes place Wednesday, Dec. 11, at noon provide college scholarships awarded at nearby Manor Country Club, located at every spring, and yearlong enrichment for 14901 Carrolton Road in Rockville. Title One Head Start students at Harmony The cost to attend is $35 for RWC Hills Elementary School. The Club also Members of the Rossmoor Women’s Club create members, and $40 per person for guests. To makes contributions to nearly a dozen local bags for a local pediatric emergency room on make a reservation, place a check, payable charities, including the Betty Ann Krahnke Nov. 20. Photo by Leisure World News to Rossmoor Women’s Club, in the RWC’s Center, a shelter for women and children mailbox in the Clubhouse I E&R office by fleeing domestic violence. and Bloody Marys will be available for cash 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9. No reservations Support also goes to FISH, Fireside only. Attendees will also have the opportu- will be accepted after that time. Forum and Montgomery Hospice, and nity to purchase a chance to win prizes, with With each check, include your phone to the Fisher House Foundation, which money going toward RWC’s charities. number and specify your entrée preference: provides homelike accommodations to For any luncheon or reservation ques- roasted salmon with lemon dill sauce, those visiting hospitalized veterans. And tions, call Carolyn Thompson at (301-806- chicken Francaise with lemon butter and starting this year, RWC is helping Leisure 5383). In case of snow or ice, contact the capers or beef tenderloin with peppercorn World’s Social Service Department provide Manor Country Club at (301-929-1700) on sauce. emergency financial assistance to Leisure Dec. 11 after 9 a.m. to check on the status of All lunches also include fingerling World residents. the event. potatoes, a pear and berry salad, a green Those attending the luncheon are encour- bean and butternut squash medley, dinner aged to bring along cash, as wine, mimosas Lend Support All luncheon attendees are welcome to bring new personal care items – soaps, toothpaste, grooming items, first aid FREDRICK A. ISAACS, M.D., P.C., FACS supplies and children’s health needs – for A Wider Circle’s clients. Also needed are BOARD CERTIFIED OPHTHALMOLOGIST household items such as paper towels, toilet paper, tissues, plastic bags for sandwiches Latest Advances in Cataract Surgery including the Restor© & LenSx (Femtosecond) and leftovers, dish detergent and laundry detergent. Treatment of Glaucoma & Macular Degeneration RWC volunteers will assist with moving (Avastin, Lucentis & Eylea Injections) the hundreds of contributed items to Complete Exams and Contact Lens Exams waiting vans, and will subsequently transport all donated items to A Wider Circle, where they will be made available to individuals and families moving to newly Full Service Optical Shop furnished apartments. For questions, contact Aggie Eastham at (301-438-8150). Glasses, Sunglasses, Contact Lenses Bargains Galore Just in time for holiday shopping, RWC We offer the latest diagnostic equipment for assessment holds its popular vendor sale on Monday, of retinal disease and glaucoma. Dec. 16, from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in the Clubhouse I Crystal Ballroom. An amazing array of gifts will be sold – necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets, tote ON PREMISES: Visual Fields, Cirrus HD - OCT, bags, scarves, belts, wallets, men’s ties and Fluorescein Angiography, Stereo Disc Photographs, watches – nearly all priced at $6 each. In addition, many children’s items and novelty Corneal Pachymetry and Topography. gifts will be offered. Shoppers will also be able to purchase a new category of upscale fashion accessories 3801 International Drive, Suite 208 at incredible prices. They will all be clearly marked. Silver Spring, MD 20906 Many shoppers from past vendor sales say they still wear and enjoy their budget- 301-598-8500 friendly purchases. LEISURE WORLD PLAZA PROFESSIONAL BUILDING Cash and Visa, MasterCard and Discover cards are all accepted. Profits from the sale help to support the many charities RWC partners with to benefit women and others EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE in need in the local community.

42 | Leisure World News December 6, 2019 ■ Comedy and Humor Club Club Plans Trip to See ‘Kinky Boots’ Show by Al Karr he Comedy and Humor Club offers a bus trip to see the OLIDAY T grand musical “Kinky Boots” on Wednesday, March 4, H 2020. For more information, phone Ruth Becker at (301- 288-4276) between 9 a. m. and 5 p.m., or see the Club Trips section of this publication. Meanwhile, the Club continues to enjoy increased partic- OPEN ipation at its meetings held every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in

Clubhouse II. Come and join in the laughter. Notes: Members who grabbed the microphone at a recent Club K meeting include Sam Hack, Fred Firnbacher, Rudy Volin, vice HOUSE NA president Skip Schoening, Wally and Ruth Becker, treasurer Y Herb Hodes, president John Lass and Al Karr. Here are some Thursday, December 12th NA examples of their rib ticklers: M • Fred—A pregnant woman’s birth pangs were two minutes 2:00 – 4:00 PM NA C

apart, and her husband phoned the hospital. He was NA Colors asked, “Is this her first child?” He replied, “No, this is her husband!” • Ruth—Knock knock. Who’s there? Robin. Robin who? Robin you; hand over your cash.

■ Writers of Leisure World 8100 Connecticut Ave. Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Sharing Memories 301-907-8895 De: mdk Ae: jm Date: 11.20.2019 Rnd~Ver: r01•vA by Woody Shields Although retired for many years, she remains active and he Writers of Leisure enjoys activities related to Be our guest at Premier T World met on Nov. 21 to her various careers. Cooper share their writings. The Group also read one of her delightful Residences of Chevy Chase dedicated the meeting to Denise poems, “Eternal Different for a jolly good time! Stop Barker, a devoted member who Sameness” where “Life changes in our beautifully decorated recently passed. never really change love. Real model apartments to enjoy Danuta Montorfano, on the love goes on.” festive fare, great company, anniversary of the passing of her As a lifelong poet, Tom and enter our raffle for a 1017 TURNPIKE STREET, CANTON, MA 02021 • (P) 781.828.9290 (F) 781.828.9419 WWW.TRIADADVERTISING.COM 1017 TURNPIKE STREET, beloved husband, Carlos, offered Anessi read two of his early chance to win gifts. a thoughtful remembrance, poems written as a teenager in Job#: PRCC191103 Size: 4.6875 x 13.25 Publication: Client: PR Chevy Chase “Autumn from My Window.” the 1950s: “The Gardens” and Kindly RSVP to “There are only memories now, “Martha’s Eyes.” Marion Bedell 301-907-8895 but his intangible presence shared an essay on the “They remains,” she writes. Club.” With memories of a “First A new contributor to the Date,” Joanie Friedlander Group, Ken Wolfrom, shared wrote, “Our first date together the life story of one of his ances- was perfect and ended with him tors in “My Storm of Life.” As driving me home where the two a citizen soldier, Seth Bardwell of us shared our first kiss.” survived several battles in the Radha Pillai offered “View Revolutionary War and died from my Rocking Chair” about from a lighting strike many a beautiful fall morning. “My years later. 10-year-old red maple is in its The Writers of Leisure World glorious color. There is a breeze meet on the first and third that sways the panorama to the Thursday of each month in west and east against the spot- Clubhouse I. All residents are less blue sky.” welcome to attend. Grace Cooper shared memo- The Group hopes more resi- ries of “My Latest Career.” dents will join the Group to read During her life, she was a their work. The Group enjoys all www.FiveStarPremier-ChevyChase.com student, writer, consultant, genres and skill levels of writing, INDEPENDENT LIVING public speaker, artist, actress, so bring poetry and essays to ASSISTED LIVING traveler and English professor. the next meeting. ©2019 Five Star Senior Living

December 6, 2019 Leisure World News | 43 ■ LW Apple Club What’s New in Catalina? by Ron Masi and bookmark history as an • System Preferences – Now bottom right corner of the option. closely resembles iOS and preference box. he new macOS Catalina contains more information • Notifications – (Apple logo T(version 10.15) operating iTunes and Music and options > Preferences > Notifica- system has many new features, iTunes has been replaced • iCloud Accounts – When tions) allows you to control such as: by separate new apps now first entering Preferences, which apps can send you • A small, green ball at the in the Dock, and another the user has his or her notifications and how they top left of the window – in Finder. The user no name and perhaps image are delivered. Just select Many have used longer needs to at the top left, to the right- the app in the left window it to increase weed through click of the Apple ID and adjust the available the size of the iTunes looking for • New Wallpaper – (Apple options in the right. window, but now podcasts, music or logo > Preferences > • Screen Time – (Apple logo it does more. TV; just click on its Desktop and Screen Saver > Preferences > Screen By pausing the icon. There are some > on left Desktop pictures Time). Users may already mouse pointer minor changes, but provides option for be using Screen Time on over it, the user most are familiar. Dynamic Desktop images). their iOS (iPhone/iPad) is presented with Check Preferences Select the preferred wall- — now it’s on the Mac. options such to see what’s new to paper; the image lighting Now users can control and as “enter full take advantage of. changes based on the time keep track of their screen screen” and “tile window to A user’s music is in the of day. Users can also keep activity such as individual left/right of screen,” which Music app along with the the default desktop picture app usage, how often they is great for working with radio. Podcasts are in the or select an image from wake the Mac and number two windows at a time. Podcast app. The TV App is their own photos. of notifications received. • Safari tabs – As the user similar to a user’s Apple TV • Dark-mode Options – They can also limit time starts typing a website’s and resembles the look on (Apple logo > Preferences on individual apps, privacy URL into the address bar, iOS devices. It syncs across > General) gives users settings and much more. he or she also receives tabs devices. For example, the some options for their user can start watching a screen’s appearance. Most Mind Your Email Manners music video on an iPhone and users are probably using When sending an email to JOEL'S finish on Apple TV. a white background, now a lot of people, do not use the called “light.” However, “To:” address line; doing so EXECUTIVE Syncing and Managing iOS click “dark” and it switches sends the email address of CAR SERVICE Devices to a dark background. The all recipients to each other. 301-438-9777 Another iTunes job has auto option automatically Using “To:” may be a privacy 301-980-4734 (cell) moved to a more logical loca- adjusts the appearance problem, but is almost always tion in Finder. To update or from light to dark during annoying to recipients. • Airport restore an iOS device, open the day. On this same Instead, use the “Bcc” • Trains Finder. Once the iOS device General Window many address line. “Bcc” means is plugged into the iMac, the other options are available “blind carbon copy,” a copy • Doctor device shows up near the such as colors, side bar of an email sent to someone Visits bottom left of the Finder icon sizes, scroll bars, whose name and address isn’t window. Click on it and a default web browser and visible to other recipients. Get the Royal Treatment screen appears with informa- recent items. For more When replying to an email Available 24 hours. tion on the device, backups information on each, click that displays all recipients and options to set. the question mark at the and you only need to reply to the sender, use “Reply” and not “Reply all.”

Club News The Club’s support helpers are available to assist resi- dents on the first, second, third and fifth Tuesdays of the month from 10-11 a.m. in the Computer Learning Center in Clubhouse II. On the fourth Tuesday of the month, the Club has a program featuring a guest or club member at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse II. Visit the Club’s updated website at (mac.Computerctr. org) for past and scheduled programs as well as past Leisure World News articles.

44 | Leisure World News December 6, 2019 Clubs, Groups & Organizations In Brief Amateur Radio Club: Calling all hams! All resident amateur radio instruments and voices are welcome. You bring it; we’ll sing it. Questions? Call operators (hams)—or would-be operators—are invited to join our business Richard Lederman at (301-598-1132). meeting/lunch the second Tuesday of each month. We meet in the Stein Room Nextdoor.com: A friendly place online to share tips and meet neigh- in Clubhouse I at noon. For more information or to learn about amateur bors. We already have a record of success helping make Leisure World even radio, call Bryan West at (301-598-0137). better. Free. Please join our 1,200 plus members. Go to (www.nextdoor.com/ Book Club Network: The network is a collection of book discussion join) and enter the code QHMXCF. groups of eight to 12 members each, providing a forum for residents to get The Philadelphians: For further information about the Philadelphians together with other avid readers to read and discuss their favorite books. and their events, contact Steve Kane at (301-598-2330) or (kanens@verizon. Members meet monthly to talk about a specific work chosen by their club. For net). further information, contact Verna Denny at (301-598-1418) or (verhd@msn. The Pittsburghers: If you were born, raised or lived in Pittsburgh and/or com). the Greater Pittsburgh area, you are welcome to join us. For more information, Clipper Workshop: Members assemble clown hand puppets for Holy call Tania Iwanowski at (301-598-2278) or email (Tania.Iwanowski@yahoo. Cross Hospital. They are used in the pediatric and emergency rooms. No com). special skills are needed. Some sewing skills are necessary. Bring a bag lunch. Quilting Group: Come and join our fun group as we work on our (We will eat in the lunchroom.) Members meet every first and third Monday in individual projects. We now include those interested in all needlework and Clubhouse II from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., or any portion of the time you can devote knitting. We meet the second and fourth Thursdays in the Clubhouse II multi- to making a child smile. Donations of cotton fabrics, stuffing, thread and purpose room at 9:30 a.m. If you have any questions, call Clydis Kellough at iron-on facing are appreciated. Contact Joan Mahoney at (240-833-2724) or (301-642-2430). Our next meeting is Dec. 12. Jane Brinser at (301-438-2599) for further information. Stitchers Group: Needlepoint, cross-stitch and more. If you enjoy Computer Learning Center: Located in Clubhouse II, the Computer stitching or would like to learn, we meet every first and third Thursday from Learning Center is operated by The Leisure World Computer Center Inc. 10 a.m.-noon in the Clubhouse II multipurpose room. Come and share your The all-volunteer staff comprises a board of directors, computer room moni- finished work and enjoy stitching with us while we learn new skills together. tors and other volunteers. The center provides residents free training and Call Audrey at (301-598-4903). assistance in the day-to-day use of computers for online research and other Short Story Group: The Group reads from a collection of short stories personal needs. The center has Mac and Windows systems computers as well and discusses them together. The Group is now reading from the anthology as color laser printers for printing and scanning. For more information about “The Short Story Prize: 15 Years of Great Fiction.” On Wednesday, Dec. 18, the Computer Learning Center, please visit (www.computerctr.org) or contact Stacey Albert will lead a discussion of “Ghost, Cowboys” by Claire Vaye the E&R office in Clubhouse II at (301-598-1320). Watkins. (The Group will not meet on Wednesday, Jan. 1.) On Wednesday, Hispanos de Leisure World: All Hispano-Parlantes residents are Jan. 15, Jane Carona will lead a discussion of “Tenth of December” by George invited to join the club in enjoying its activities, including card games and Saunders. The Short Story Group meets on the first and third Wednesdays conversations, every Friday at 3 p.m. in Clubhouse I. Once a month, of the month at 11 a.m. in Clubhouse I. For information, call Beth Leanza at Latin-American and Hispanic movies, with English subtitles, are screened. (301-598-4569). The club organizes a Fiesta de La Amistad on a weekend in the spring and a Stamp and Coin Club: Are you a philatelist or a numismatic? Join the Christmas dinner in December. The club has also presented musical shows in Stamp and Coin Club. We meet on the first Thursday of each month at 3 p.m. the Clubhouse II auditorium as well. If interested, contact Maria Blanco, club in Clubhouse I. Members discuss their collections, including first day covers, president, at (301-847-9066) or Carlota “Loty” Goldenberg at (301-598-6869). day of issue programs, yearbooks, coins, medals and more. Stamps are shared Interfaith Committee for the Homeless and Working Poor: The for “show-and-tell,” and we hold an auction of members’ stamps. A gift certifi- focus of this committee is to provide opportunities for Leisure World residents cate is awarded as a door prize at each meeting. All residents and non-residents to work together to solve some of the problems experienced by homeless and are welcome to attend. Annual dues are $5. If interested, contact Rita Mastro- working poor individuals and families in Montgomery County. This coalition is rocco at (301-814-9196). comprised of representatives from the Inter-Faith Chapel, Jewish Residents of Town Meeting Organization: TMO is a movement of residents Leisure World, Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, the Unitarian Universalists concerned about governance and management. We meet every month to of Leisure World and the community at-large. If you would like information organize, discuss and conduct resident town hall meetings. Topics such as about participation in ongoing projects of this committee, contact Gwen the proposed administration building, community governance, management Raphael at (301-348-8814) or ([email protected]). and its involvement in mutual elections, and funding a strategic plan will Knitting Corner: Join us the second and fourth Fridays of each month at be addressed. TMO meets the third Friday of each month at 2 p.m. in the The Inter-Faith Chapel from 10 a.m.-noon. Our next meeting is Dec. 13. Bring Clubhouse I. All residents are invited to attend and become active in the your knitting and enjoy the conversations. We have patterns and yarn for the movement. For information email ([email protected]) or Chapel’s mission. Yarn donations gratefully accepted. Call Joan at (240-833- visit (www.townmeetingorganization.com). 2724) if you have any questions. Wood Shop Users Group: The wood shop is located on the lower The Lapidary Shop: Our well-equipped Lapidary Shop is available to level of Clubhouse I; the entrance to the shop is off Gleneagles Drive. It is all residents who join the Lapidary Club and take training on use of the shop’s open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-noon. An equipment. Shop steward Mark Parker oversees training and is usually in the experienced monitor is on duty when the shop is open to assist members with shop on Monday afternoons after 2 p.m. To arrange for training, contact Mark their work and provide instructions in the use of shop equipment. Members at (240-723-5860), or drop by the shop in Clubhouse II on a Monday after- are often willing to repair and refinish projects for Leisure World residents. For noon to talk to Mark and see the shop. For those who have received training, further information, call (301-598-1308). the shop is available whenever the Clubhouse II E&R office is open. Get Women in the Military: Are you a female who has served in the armed trained and make cabochons. Get involved and make friends. forces? Join us as we shine a light on the role that women play in serving our LW LGBTQ Alliance: Our group was formed to give members of the country. We also strive to promote awareness of the Women’s Memorial at LGBTQ community a safe and inviting place to come and meet new friends Arlington National Cemetery. We meet every second Wednesday of the month and to get involved in social activities. Our meetings are the third Saturday of at 10 a.m. in the Terrace Room. Call Barbara Long at (301-438-3427) for more every month at noon in Clubhouse II, except in July and August. We welcome information. everyone; being gay is not a prerequisite. The LW LGBTQ Alliance strives to Women’s Fun Bunch of Leisure World: The Women’s Fun Bunch provide events and activities to develop strong relationships through educa- is for widows living in Leisure World. We have a good time together and plan tion, interaction and fun within our group and with the entire Leisure World for more adventures as the weather improves. For inquires, call Marlene at community. For additional information and events, email us at (lwlgbt@gmail. (301-438-7773). com). You can also follow us on Facebook at LW LGBT Alliance. Yahoo Group: The Group is an online forum and email list serve that Musical Jammers: We gather informally twice a month with other provides informal, online communication between neighbors. It provides amateur musicians, singers and lovers of music to sing, play music and have residents an opportunity to seek information, post announcements and share fun – no dues, no meetings, no agendas, no committees. We meet on the photos and files. This list serve is monitored daily to assure the stated Group second and fourth Mondays of every month at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse II. All rules are followed. To join, visit (https://groups.yahoo.com/neo).

December 6, 2019 Leisure World News | 45 Leisure World Club Trips The next deadline for trip submissions is Monday, Dec. 9. The trips listed below are sponsored by Leisure World groups and organizations and not by Eyre Leisure World Travel. These trips are open to all residents, not only members of the specific club. For information, contact the person listed with each trip. (Do not contact the Eyre Leisure World Travel or E&R office.) Leisure World clubs and organizations that want to be included in this column must provide a submission to the News by 3 p.m. on the Monday deadline. Due to space limitations, the Leisure World News reserves the right to edit or delete submissions. Email your trip information to [email protected]. Please Note: Member/Non-Member pricing is at the discretion of the individual clubs. Dec. April 27- Holiday Lights and Decorations Portugal, Spain and Gibraltar 11 Washington, D.C. May 7 Join the Going It Alone Club for a family-style Italian dinner at Encouraged by the success of the trip this year to Costa Rica, the Carmine’s Restaurant. Carmine’s is renowned for its extra-large Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) planned a trip to Portugal portions of antipastos and pastas, seafood and meat entrées, which and Spain through Prometour Educational Tours. It is another are meant to be shared. opportunity for students of Judy Frumkin’s Spanish classes to gain After dinner, enjoy a bus tour of downtown Washington, D.C., to practical experience using the language they have been studying. It see the city’s holiday decorations, including the Capitol and White is also an opportunity for anyone interested in the cultures of these House Christmas trees, the holiday decorations on Embassy Row two neighboring countries. and much more. Participants will arrive in Lisbon, Portugal, on the Monday, The bus departs from Clubhouse II at 2 p.m. and returns April 27, and spend four days visiting Lisbon, Sintra, Sagres and approximately 9 p.m. Albufeira. Then it is on to Spain and the cities of Sevilla, Cordoba, Granada and Málaga. Last stops are Gibraltar, and the Spanish city The cost is $70 for members and $80 of non-members and includes of Ceuta, across the strait in North Africa. The trip includes visits dinner, tax, transportation and driver gratuities. Sign up at Saturday to Jewish, Muslim and Christian sites of interest, and time to enjoy Afternoon Live (SAL) from 1:30-3 p.m. in Clubhouse II. No refunds local food, shopping and culture. will be made unless a replacement is made. For more information, call Joe Parker at (301-598-3457) or Sylvia Pachenker at (301-598- The base cost of the trip is $3,934 per person if 20 or fewer people 5325). register. If more than 20 register, the price will decrease. For additional information including a list of the places to be visited and the schedule for payment of the fees, contact Judy at Jan. (443-858-2894) or ([email protected]). To register for “Ol’ Blue Eyes: Frank Sinatra” the trip, call (1-800-304-9446) and mention Leisure World for 15 Signature Theatre, VA registration, or contact Judy for information on how to register online. Join NA’AMAT in the intimate cabaret setting at Signature Theatre to see “Ol’ Blue Eyes: Frank Sinatra,” a tribute to this iconic crooner. May Tables in groups of three or four have been reserved. A light a la Lancaster and Pennsylvania carte menu is available for additional cost (on your own). 20-21 The bus leaves Clubhouse II at 5:15 p.m. for a 7:30 p.m. Dutch Country performance; the bus will return to Leisure World at approximately 11 p.m. Join the Going It Alone Club on a two-day trip to Lancaster and Pennsylvania Dutch Country. This trip includes attending The cost is $69 person and includes bus transportation and tickets the show “Queen Esther” at Sight and Sound Theatre, a visit to the show. No refunds or exchanges will be made unless inclement to Kitchen Kettle Village for authentic Pennsylvania Dutch weather causes cancellation. Country shopping, a stop at the Amish Experience to see the Reservations must be received by Saturday, Dec. 14. Send checks multi-media production “Jacob’s Choice” and a visit at Park (payable to NA’AMAT) to Carole Mund at (15101 Interlachen Dr., City Center for more shopping. The trip also includes one Apt. 724, Silver Spring, MD 20906). If you have any questions, call night’s lodging, one breakfast and one dinner. Carole at (301-598-2768). The bus leaves Clubhouse II at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20, and returns at approximately 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 21. March The cost is $213 for members 0r $223 for non-members double “Kinky Boots” occupancy (add $39 for single occupancy) and includes the 4 driver gratuity. An initial payment of $75 is due at sign-up with Toby’s Dinner Theatre, Columbia, MD the final payment due on Saturday, March 7, 2020. No refunds Join members of the Comedy and Humor Club for a matinee will be made after March 7 unless a replacement is made. performance of this exhilarating, true story that will lift your spirits Sign up at Saturday Afternoon Live (SAL) from 1:30-3 p.m. in to high heel heights! “Kinky Boots,” winner of six Tony awards Clubhouse II. For more information, call Nancy Alderman at including best musical, features a joyous score by Cyndi Lauper. (301-598-5614). The bus departs Clubhouse II at 9:30 a.m. and returns at approximately 3:30 p.m. This trip guarantees a wonderful experience. The cost, $80 per person, includes bus transportation, buffet lunch, gratuity and Attention, Travelers! tips at the theatre and a remarkable show. The trip also includes a drawing for a surprise gift on the way home. All Leisure World travelers please note that no group on travel can park more than 12 vehicles overnight/long-term Payment, check or money order only made payable to the Comedy and Humor Club of Leisure World, may be left at the E&R office in in the Clubhouse II parking lot. Also, parking overnight/ Clubhouse I. The deadline for reservations is Friday, Jan. 10. There long-term is at the owner’s own risk. will be no refunds or exchanges. For more information, call Ruth Becker at (301-288-4276) between 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

46 | Leisure World News December 6, 2019 December 6, 2019 Leisure World News | 47 SPORTS, GAMES & Scoreboards ■ Ping-Pong Club ■ Pickleball Club Dec. 11: Club Gathers Club Debuts New Website by Dee Berkholtz for Organizational he Pickleball T Club proudly Meeting launches its new website to esidents are invited to an organizational meeting of the communicate R new Ping-Pong Club on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 1:45 p.m., and share in Clubhouse II. information with The meeting provides an opportunity for the Club to its members and formalize bylaws, nominate and/or select offi cers, gather ideas other interested and discuss dues. residents. The Ping-Pong Club welcomes residents of all ages and skill The website, levels. Ping-Pong provides healthy mental and physical exercise The Pickleball Club’s new website, (lwpickleball.net), (lwpickeball.net), screenshot by Leisure World News for seniors while they enjoy the social aspect of the game. is a single location For further information, contact Julie at (julie12401@nets where members can quickly ular Take 2 Entertainment. cape.net) or (301-598-5424). check the daily schedule for The event organized by Barb – Julie Friedman indoor and outdoor playing Shavatt and Wendy Flannery times, as well as at Mont- included a plethora of tasty ■ Volleyball Club gomery County Recreation appetizers and delicious Centers. desserts contributed by many The website includes a of the attendees. Dec. 11: Club Holds “Members Only” section that President Scott Keenum will eventually be password kicked off the event by recog- protected for members to nizing Shavatt and Flannery’s First Official Meeting view a photo gallery of recent efforts to pull together such olleyball has become an official Leisure World Club and matches, tournaments and a successful event and Dee V holds its first organizational meeting on Wednesday, social gatherings. Once Berkholtz for the website and Dec. 11, at 6 p.m. in Clubhouse I. All are welcome to be part of the member directory is the continuously running the process of adopting bylaws, electing officers and other published on the site, this slideshow that highlighted items pertinent to the formation of the Volleyball Club. section will be restricted to many of the year’s activities. Any resident interested who cannot attend may contact Jody active members only. It was a great opportunity Bonn at ([email protected]) or Linda Childers at (childer Club members are encour- for members who generally [email protected]). aged to visit the website to play at different times and – Jody Bonn register for the 2020 season. locations to meet and catch up For those curious about the with one another. sport, a visit to the “Links” section will offer videos, Club Information Dec. 14: Pro Shop Holds including a brief introduction The Pickleball Club to the game of pickleball continues to welcome new Holiday Party and why it’s so popular with members as well as those who seniors. are just curious about the by Leisure World News and comfortable attire. Free The “Links” section also sport. gift-wrapping is included with provides direct access to The Club hosts a begin- is the season purchase. Golfers several Montgomery County ners’ clinic every Tuesday at to rediscover can redeem their ’T Recreation sites where one 4 p.m. in Clubhouse II (unless the joy of golf at the tournament credit can register for lessons as well pre-empted by another event). Pro Shop’s annual by purchasing items. as free beginner clinics for All are welcome to stop by holiday party on Come renew your seniors as part of the county’s to participate or just watch. Saturday, Dec. 14, membership for the “Open Gym” offering. Be sure to wear comfortable from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 2020 season, try a clothing and athletic shoes All residents are three-month trial Fall Social Gathering (tennis shoes). invited to browse membership, sign The Pickleball Club put Residents are also invited the Shop’s athletic up for a golf lesson their nets and paddles aside to explore the new website, wear and accesso- or bring your family on Nov. 19 for an evening of (lwpickleball.net) to learn ries as they mingle and friends into the good food, fun and music. more about the sport and to with friends and Photo by Leisure World game by purchasing Approximately 80 members view the weekly schedule. enjoy light refresh- News an associate and guests feasted on great Interested members can ask ments and holiday membership for barbeque from Red Hot and questions via the “Contact ” spirits. someone this holiday season. Blue and danced to the music link or sign up via the “Join Get a jump on your holiday For more information, call provided by the always-pop- the Club” link. shopping by purchasing stylish the Pro Shop at (301-598-1570).

48 | Leisure World News December 6, 2019 ■ Chess Club Cheering for Chess by Bernie Ascher introduced in 1978 and televised by CBS, immediately fi led a request for inclusion of competitive cheerleading features teams chess in the 2024 Olympics. Perhaps FIDE et’s hear it for the cheerleaders! They performing a two-and-a-half-minute could use some help from the cheerleaders. Lhave organized nationally (The National routine with music to accompany their At Leisure World, chess players have Cheerleader Association) and internationally program. no cheers and no cheerleaders. The games (The International Cheer Union) and have Teams consist of up themselves bring their own created a competitive sport. to 35 athletes, both satisfaction. In the game Moreover, three years ago the Interna- co-ed and all-girls. pictured on this page, it is tional Olympic Committee (IOC) provi- Their routines consist Black’s turn to move. What sionally recognized the International Cheer of stunts, pyramids, is Black’s best move? Union (ICU) as the world governing body tumbles, jumps, catches The solution follows of the cheerleading sport, granting the and dances. The scoring the reminder that the organization $25,000 annually in special system is similar to that Chess Club meets on funding. Quite an accomplishment! of diving, synchronized Mondays, Wednesdays and The National Cheerleader Associa- swimming and gymnas- Fridays from 1-4 p.m. in tion (NCA), established in 1948, hosts tics, judged by a panel of Clubhouse II. Membership summer camps to teach new skills and experts based on diffi culty is free. For further informa- hosts competitions as well. NCA’s national and execution. tion, call Bernie Ascher at championship event in Dallas, Texas, last Meanwhile, with regard (301-598-8577). year attracted 23,655 athletes from 39 to chess, earlier this year, as in prior years, SOLUTION: Black’s Queen captures the states and nine countries. the IOC rejected chess for the 2020 Olym- Pawn at h4. Checkmate! The ICU, established in 2004, is pics because of its lack of physical activity. So, do not wait for a sis-boom-bah. comprised of 105 member national cheer The Fédération Internationale des Échecs Do not wait for a two-and-a-half minute federations, representing 3.5 million (FIDE), the International Chess Federa- routine. Do not wait for an invitation to the athletes. ICU hosts global and regional tion, with members from 189 countries, 2020 Olympics. Play chess now! championships. The 2019 champions in the All-Girl Division are Finland (gold), U.S. (silver) and Norway (bronze). Champions in the Coed Premier Division are the U.S., Canada and Chinese Taipei (Taiwan). The international cheerleaders have applied to participate in Tokyo’s 2020 Olympic Games. Although it generally takes seven years for a newly recognized sport to enter the Games, approval for 2020 is possible. Cheerleading originated in the U.S. in 1869 at the fi rst college football game played between Rutgers University and the College of New Jersey (renamed Princeton Univer- sity in 1896). Cheering consisted of simple chants with no stunts. Cheerleaders at the time were all males. Women did not become college cheer- leaders until 1923. The shift to mostly females began during World War II. Currently, 97 percent of all U.S. cheer- leaders are females, but at the college level 50 percent are males. Eighty percent of schools have cheerleading squads, according to (www.liveabout.com). Four U.S. presidents were cheerleaders: Franklin D. Roosevelt (Harvard), Dwight D. Eisenhower (West Point Academy), Ronald Reagan (Eureka College) and George W. Bush (Phillips Academy and Yale). To those who question the status of cheerleading as a sport, advocates point out that cheerleading meets the defi nition of a sport. It is an activity of physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against others. Competitive cheerleading diff ers from sideline cheering seen at American college football and basketball games. First

December 6, 2019 Leisure World News | 49 ■ Tuesday and Friday Duplicate Bridge Compiled by Jerry Miller Flight A includes all players. Flight B includes only ACBL member pairs, each less than 1,000 master points. Flight C includes only ACBL member pairs, each less than 500 master points. Friday, Oct. 25, 2019 One Section Only Flight A Flight B 1. Murat Berk – Saul Penn 1. Marcia Fletcher – James Cowie 2. Marcia Fletcher – James Cowie 2. Wendy Morrison – Howard Brewer 3. Mark Lavine – Dora Levin 3. Phyllis Sonen – Marilyn Rubinstein 4. Diane Keiper – Nadyne Cheary 5. Wendy Morrison – Howard Brewer Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019 North-South East-West Flight A Flight A 1. Wendy Morrison – Vern Skinner 1. Jerry Miller – Gerald Lerner 2. Ann Ruth Volin – Joyce Fischer 2. (tie) Hanna Schepps – Marlys Moholt 3. Aaron Navarro – Leanna Gipson (tie) Patti Anschutz – Allen Shaw Flight B 1. Howard Brewer – Michael Benefi el 2. Judith Lindley – Lorraine Nacson Friday, Nov. 1, 2019 North-South East-West Flight A Flight A 1. Wendy Morrison – Howard Brewer 1. Murat Berk – Saul Penn 2. Nabil Copty – Robert Kerr 2. Leanna Gipson – Liz Ferraro 3. Mark Lavine – Patti Anschutz 3. Ulana Bilynsky – Carl Rockstroh Flight B 1. Leanna Gipson – Liz Ferraro 2. Norman Salenger – Gwen Haney Flight C 1. Sid Lotlikar – Michael Benefi el Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019 North-South East-West Flight A Flight A 1. Stephan Billstein – Angela Riani 1. Jerry Miller – Marlys Moholt 2. Allen Shaw – Patti Anschutz 2. Alfred Caponiti – Frederic Caponiti 3. James Summers Jr. – Palma Seeger 3. Sandra True – Rae Newman 4. Aaron Navarro – Gerald Lerner 4. Doug Brasse – Merrill Stern Flight B 1. Sandra True – Rae Newman 2. Michael Benefi el – Marcia Fletcher Friday, Nov. 8, 2019 North-South East-West Flight A Flight A 1. Abigail Murton – Doug Brasse 1. Gail Singer – Mark Lavine 2. Diane Keiper – Mel Schloss 2. Judith Lindley – Wendy Flannery 3. Nancy Gordon – Joan Marie Thomas 3. Sid Lotlikar – Michael Benefi el Flight B Flight B 2. Nancy Gordon – Joan Marie Thomas 1. Sid Lotlikar – Michael Benefi el 2. Marcia Fletcher – James Cowie Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019 North-South East-West Flight A Flight A 1. Diane Keiper – Marshall Kramer 1. Hanna Schepps – Marlys Moholt 2. Jerry Miller – Gerald Lerner 2. Doug Brasse – Merrill Stern 3. Marilyn Udell – Maida Crocicchia 3. (tie) Abigail Murton – Dora Levin 4. Marilyn Rubinstein – Stanley Rosen (tie) Liz Ferraro – Alan Ferraro Flight B Flight B 1. Marilyn Rubinstein – Stanley Rosen 1. (tie) Abigail Murton – Dora Levin (tie) Liz Ferraro – Alan Ferraro continued next page

50 | Leisure World News December 6, 2019 ■ Tuesday and Friday Duplicate Bridge (cont.’d) ■ Friday Bridge Friday, Nov. 15, 2019 Compiled by Shirley Rosenhaft North-South East-West Nov. 1, 2019 Nov. 15, 2019 Flight A Flight A 1. Leonard Bosin, 2650 1. Shirley Rosenhaft, 2,810 1. Alan Ferraro – Liz Ferraro 1. Dora Levin – Mark Lavine 2. Janet Danziger, 2,060 2. Shirley Griffi n, 2,310 2. Aaron Navarro – Judith Perrier 2. Marcia Fletcher – James Cowie 3. Bob Stromberg, 1,900 3. Susan Unger, 1,830 3. Murat Berk – Saul Penn 3. Sid Lotlikar – Michael Benefi el 4. Jerry Weiss, 1,760 4. Sunny Levin, 1,810 Flight B 1. Marcia Fletcher – James Cowie November 8, 2019 2. Sid Lotlikar – Michael Benefi el 1. Betty Hecht, 2,690 2. Bob Stromberg, 2,580 Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 3. Belle Lieberman, 2,320 North-South East-West 4. Sunny Levin, 2,210 Flight A Flight A 1. Marilyn Udell – Maida Crocicchia 1. Patti Anschutz – Allen Shaw 2. Robert Catlett – Shirley Light 2. Jerry Miller – Gerald Lerner 3. Elaine Conway – Saul Penn 3. Liz Ferraro – Alan Ferraro 4. Wendy Morrison – Vern Skinner 4. James Wisman – Howard Tash Flight B Flight B 1. Wendy Morrison – Vern Skinner 1. Liz Ferraro – Alan Ferraro Wills, Wealth Planning & Trusts Phone: 301-518-0423 2. Palma Seeger – Stephen Weiner 2. Madhav Deshmukh – Beena Email: Deshmukh [email protected] Housecall: No charge! The next newcomers duplicate bridge session is held on Monday, www.battersbylawoffice.com Dec. 16, at 6:30 p.m. in Clubhouse I. A short lesson will precede the Simple will: card play. $175/person; $330/couple Living will/medical directive $80 All Leisure World bridge players who would like to experience duplicate Financial power of attorney $90 bridge in a more relaxed setting are invited to attend and partner with experienced duplicate players. The fee for non-Club members is Probate: flat fee or hourly, not $2 per person. Email ([email protected]) to RSVP or for more a percentage of estate. information. Regular duplicate games awarding masterpoints are held Tuesday and Estate and tax planning. Luann Battersby I also assist clients in other Friday at 7 p.m. in Clubhouse I. Results and hand records are available Leisure World neighbor related matters when they need on (thecommongame.com). 3510 Chiswick Ct my help. If you need a partner for either game, call Shirley Light at (301-598- 6611) at least 24 hours in advance.

■ Wednesday Night Chicago Bridge Compiled by Abigail Murton

Nov. 6, 2019 Nov. 20, 2019 No game played. 1. Jack Carney and Doug Brasse, 3,820 2. Leloy Cottrell and Joan Joyce, 3,230 Nov. 13, 2019 3. Joyce and Dick Riseberg, 2,120 1. Joyce and Dick Riseberg, 4,940 2. Bruce McKay and Jack Looney, 4,830 3. Abigail Murton and Doug Brasse, 3,620 4. Marcia and Monroe Elbrand, 3,070

■ Thursday Afternoon Ladies Bridge Compiled by JoAnn Gellman

Nov. 7, 2019 Nov. 21, 2019 1. Judith Lane, 4,460 1. Vicky Shaz, 3,860 2. Janet Danziger, 4,280 2. Pat Patton, 2,890 3. Elsie Bergamini, 3,510 3. Dolores Shaprio, 2,850 Nov. 14, 2019 1. Judy Lindley, 3,110 2. (tie) Wendy Flannery, 3,070 (tie)Helen Montanaro, 3,070 3. Janet Danziger, 3,010 REMEMBER TO RECYCLE

December 6, 2019 Leisure World News | 51 ■ 10-Pin Bowling League Huggers Grasp First Place by Rita Mastrorocco Top scores for the week of Scratch Series Women – Steve Mueller, 279 pins Nov. 8 are: Chris Porter, 447 pins Handicap Series Men – he league is based on Scratch Game – Wild Handicap Game Women – Steve Mueller, 779 pins Thandicaps with averages Things, 660 pins Tina Moser, 244 pins High Average Women – for the bowlers ranging from Scratch Series – Half and Handicap Series Women – Chris Porter, 164 pins 85 to 182. If you have not Half, 1,790 pins Tina Moser, 703 pins Scratch Game Women – bowled in years, come out Handicap Game – Wild Betty Durham, 176 pins and join the fun. Things, 928 pins Top scores for the week of Scratch Series Women – The top league standings Handicap Series – Pin Nov. 15 are: Kazue Waller, 464 pins as of Nov. 22 are Huggers in Busters, 2,723 pins Scratch Game – Huggers, Handicap Game Women – first place, Hooks N Curves in High Average Men – Steve 711 pins Betty Durham, 267 pins second place and Winners in Mueller, 178 pins Scratch Series – Huggers, Handicap Series Women – third place. Scratch Game Men – Steve 2,104 pins Betty Durham, 726 pins Mueller, 234 pins Handicap Game – Huggers, Scratch Series Men – Steve 929 pins Top scores for the week of Mueller, 594 pins Handicap Series – Nov. 22 are: Handicap Game Men – Huggers, 2,758 pins Scratch Game – Huggers, Steve Mueller, 274 pins High Average Men – Steve 659 pins Handicap Series Men – Mueller, 182 pins Scratch Series – Huggers, Steve Mueller, 714 pins Scratch Game Men – Steve 1,873 pins High Average Women – Mueller, 242 pins Handicap Game – Pin Chris Porter, 164 pins Scratch Series Men – Steve Busters, 878 pins Scratch Game Women – Mueller, 668 pins Handicap Series – Pin Chris Porter, 186 pins Handicap Game Men – Busters, 2,553 pins High Average Men – Steve Mueller, 182 pins Scratch Game Men – Steve Mueller, 211 pins CALL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Scratch Series Men – Steve at 301-598-1500 and ask for Mueller, 549 pins Handicap Game Men – Willson’s Showroom George Spangler, 251 pins Handicap Series Men – George Spangler and Don Kitchen Manouelian, 673 pins Bath High Average Women – WILLSON’S Chris Porter, 164 pins Painting Leisure World Renovations Scratch Game Women – Chris Porter, 176 pins Flooring Scratch Series Women – All Interior Renovations Call us directly at Chris Porter, 493 pins Handicap Game Women Providing renovation services exclusively 301-598-1348 – Rita Penn and Rita Mastro- rocco, 257 pins for residents of Leisure World! Handicap Series Women – Rita Mastrorocco, 671 pins

Personal Care Services In The Comfort Of Your Home You do not need to be a good bowler to join. Come Family Owned & Operated and join us for fellowship, fun Serving Montgomery County and easy exercise. There is no • Household chores long-term commitment. • Medication reminding The league will bowl every Friday morning with • Daily living and companionship • Shopping for groceries, practice starting at 9:20 a.m. with or without client at Bowl America, located • Meal planning, at 1101 Clopper Road in preparation and • Bathing and Gaithersburg. monitoring of grooming and general The cost for the three eating habits personal hygiene games of bowling, the use of • Overseeing activities, • Help with planning and making decisions bowling shoes and balls and such as walking, unlimited cups of coffee is to minimize the • Nursing services only $11. risk of accidents and many more! If interested in joining, call Rita at (301-814-9196). Call for a Free Consultation and Assessment  301.717.2212  www.bestseniorcare.us

52 | Leisure World News December 6, 2019 Sports, Games & Scoreboards In Brief Bid Whist: Do you know what Sport the Kitty, Boston need not stay away. Call Lisa Zarou at (301-814-0029) or Time and Rise and Fly all mean? If you like to play Flora Wolf at (301-598-5807) to join as a substitute or Bid Whist, then meet us on Mondays at 6 p.m. in the regular bowler. Clubhouse II Multi-purpose Room. Questions: Call Jessie at Jigsaw Puzzle: There is a jigsaw puzzle table in the (314-374-4501). Clubhouse II lobby. Feel free to work on it at your leisure. Bridge: Golf Club: The golf course is open all winter long, • Tuesday and Friday Duplicate Bridge games are at weather permitting. There will be an organized “Winter 7 p.m. in Clubhouse I. New players with partners are welcome. Scramble” every Wednesday. Call the pro shop at (301-598- Hand records and results are available after the game on 1570) for times and greens fees. (thecommongame.com). If in need of a partner, call Shirley Mah-jongg: Learn how to play mah-jongg. Call Light at (301-598-6611) at least 24 hours before the game. (301-598-3438). Questions? Call Aaron at (301-598-3870). Mind-Body Exercise Club: Members meet every • The Wednesday Night Chicago Bridge Group is Thursday afternoon from 2-3 p.m. in the Clubhouse II Activity looking for new members. The group meets every Wednesday Room to study and practice mind-body exercises under a in Clubhouse I. Play begins promptly at 6:45 p.m. Bring a leader. Interested Leisure World residents can join the club partner and be ready for a few hours of friendly games. by paying a $5 per person initiation fee. If you have any Questions? Call Doug at (301-448-8708). questions, call Judy Menkes at (301-847-9643). • Men’s Bridge seeks players. We meet Mondays and Pinochle Players: Experienced Pinochle players Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. in Clubhouse II. No partner needed. wanted. We play Mondays from 4-6:30 p.m. in Clubhouse II. If Women welcome. Call Alan Levine at (301-288-7349). interested, call (301-775-7238) or (301-598-7064). If you are • Thursday Ladies Bridge welcomes more card players. interested in learning, you are welcome to observe. If interested, call JoAnn Gellman at (301-351-2391). Poker: Chess: Free chess lessons on Mondays for beginners or • Poker Game openings are available at the Greens, “rusty” players. Call Steve Harvith at (301-801-4693) or Lark Thursdays from 7-10 p.m. No prior experience necessary. If Keller at (301-219-5955) for appointments. The Chess Club interested, call Marcel at (240-486-6205). meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. in • Men’s Poker is seeking new members. Play is daily, Clubhouse II. Membership is free. beginning around 9 a.m. in the Game Room in Clubhouse II. Cribbage: We meet for 150 minutes of competitive fellow- • Play Poker Mondays and Thursdays from 1 p.m.- ship on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. in Clubhouse II. We have cards 4:30 p.m. in the Clubhouse II Game Room. We play hi/low and cribbage boards, and would be pleased to teach you the only (two winners). Call (301-598-4331) or (301-434-6823) game. It is a mixture of rummy and pinochle and is pure or come observe. fun. (We do not even keep score.) For more information, call Thursday Night Poker meets every Thursday from George at (301-598-9747) or Bill at (301-598-7270). We look 6-9 p.m. in Clubhouse II. We play hi/lo, with or without wild forward to seeing you. cards, dealer’s choice. All are welcome. Leisure World resi- Duckpin Bowling: Join us for the Duckpin Mixed dents preferred. Call Dave at (301-598-7064) for information Bowling League Mondays at 12:30 p.m. at White Oak Bowling or just come and join us. Lanes (11207 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring). We need Scrabble: Please join us at Clubhouse II on Tuesdays at bowlers of all skill levels and will welcome you into our 12:30 p.m. for a game of Scrabble. Boards are available. Call enthusiastic group. We carpool regularly, so non-drivers Arlyne at (301-438-7442) if you are interested in playing.

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Sign-up will be taken for newly advertised classes beginning and Apps: This class covers tation, take a close look at the on the Tuesday after the date of the edition of Leisure World information on TV Apps and technique, and sit together in News in which it appears. All sign ups begin at 8:30 a.m. in either video streaming services, speedier meditation as a group. We will Clubhouse I or II as noted in the class description. Residents can internet streaming connection analyze our meditation sessions, register for themselves and two other residents. Please bring your and breakdown on best internet and consider several supporting Leisure World ID. video streaming services and activities, such as belonging to a If required enrollment is not met five days prior to the start date, devices offering more choices group, keeping a self-introspec- the class will be cancelled. than just Netflix and Hulu. tion diary, and diet, that help our ***Please note fees for non-residents: add $10 for 1-6 Learn how to subscribe to efforts to meditate. Each student session classes and $20 for classes of 7 or more sessions. these best services (Apple TV+, will be asked to meditate on his Payment can be made by check or credit card (MasterCard, Prime Video, CBS All Access, or her own during the week and VISA or Discover); no cash is accepted. Checks must be made Disney+) and more. Compare report back on progress at the payable to Leisure World of Maryland Corp. Please sign up in premium cable channel prices to next class. No special postures or advance of the starting date of the class since instructors need to premium video streaming service exercises are used in this class. know how many will participate. Note: Registration will not prices, learn how to save with We will be sitting in chairs the be accepted nor refunds issued after the completion of streaming and watch the same entire time. two sessions! latest original premium content For students wanting to Leisure World does not discriminate on the basis of race, on-demand that cable offers. continue, we offer an ongoing color, national or ethnic origin in admission policies, education Please bring your mobile phone, intermediate level of meditation policies or programs. pad/tablet or laptop to class. classes. These will feature longer For more information, contact meditations in class, more Community Classes Policy for Yolande Campbell at (202-689- detailed study, and more detailed 4207) or email (clcyodavid2018@ analyses of our own practice. Inclement Weather gmail.com). Meditation is a limitless horizon. If Montgomery County Public Schools are closed, Class meets Friday, Once we begin, we can explore all classes will automatically be cancelled. If Dec. 13, 10 a.m.-noon. Fee: $15. these subjects forever. school openings are delayed, classes will be held Register at Clubhouse II. For more information on the at the discretion of the instructor. class and Newcomb, see page 24. RELIGION AND Class meets Wednes- EDUCATION share their work in class. Basic days, Jan. 15-Jan. 29, computer skills and the ability to PHILOSOPHY 10-11:30 a.m. Fee: $15. Register From Generation to access the internet are required. at Clubhouse I. Generation: An Introduc- This class, sponsored by Meditation for Seniors, a CLL course: Led by David tion to Jewish Genealogy: Jewish Residents of Leisure For more information about Newcomb, Meditation for Seniors Seasoned genealogists Sheila World and the Bender Jewish the Center for Lifelong Learning is a three-part course designed Wexler and Mary-Jane Roth Community Center, meets (CLL) and its instructors, visit to help seniors confront aging. from Jewish Genealogical Society Thursdays, Jan. 9-30, 10:30 a.m.- (www.cllmd.com). of Greater Washington will 12:30 p.m. Fee: $40. Register Meditation provides a traditional give a thorough introduction to at Clubhouse I. means to explore our innate tracing Jewish family history. spirituality, which, in turn, DANCE INSTRUCTION reinvigorates us with new-found Crucial resources and key tools NEW – Intermediate Tap TECHNOLOGY perspective and purpose. Medita- to enhance a Jewish gene- Class: This class will include tion is the fastest, simplest inroad alogy project will be provided. Learn New Ways to warm-up barre exercises, center to self-discovery. Participants will learn how to Watch Television with room exercises (combos and In this class, we will briefly enrich personal stories and then Video Streaming Services balance), progression steps review the background of medi- and a dance routine. The dance instructor is Mary Lou Peters, who started dancing at the age of Kathleen and Eileen Kane three and has continued dancing Honored to Serve You For 35+ Years with throughout her life. She started Cathy Gilmour Real Estate and Proudly Continuing that danced professionally at age 17, Kathleen Kane Same High Level of Service with WEICHERT REALTORS® Eileen Kane worked on an NBC TV show for Assoc. Broker Assoc. Broker 16 years and has been teaching G W/GARAGE -- 3rd FLOOR IN OVERLOOK. UNDER CON- CABOT – In Mutual 10. Ranch house w/full garage conver- dancing ever since. TRACT! Garage space #17 Included! Golf course & tree views from sion into huge bonus rm and storage. 3 BR, 2 BA, exquisite Classes meets Thursdays, every room. Spacious rooms w/high ceilings include Living Rm, Dining moldings. Exceptional privacy. Excellent parking. $389,000 Rm, Master Suite w/2 walk-in closets, Master Bath w/spacious shower Jan. 9-30, 7-8 p.m. Fee: $40. G Model in FAIRWAYS SOUTH -- COMING! Lovely views, Register at Clubhouse II. & lg. double closet, 2nd BR w/double closet, hall Bath w/tub-shower. almost 1,200 sq. ft. of living space include two bedrooms with Encl. balcony accessible from Living Rm and Breakfast Rm. Lots of en suite baths, Living Rm, Dining Rm, Table Space Kitchen, fresh paint and new wall to wall carpeting $341,000 Glass- and Screen-Enclosed Balcony. Will be freshly painted EXERCISE BERKELEY – Brick townhouse in Oxford Ct (Montgomery Mutual), and have new wall to carpeting installed. $183,900 2 BR, 2 Full and 1 Half bath, Florida Rm. Addition, new wall to wall Free Notary Services w/Eileen NEW – Chair Yoga with carpeting, fresh paint. $181,000 Please call 240-460-8647 Robin, Mondays: Age well. Prevent or diminish the chronic Dedication Makes WEICHERT REALTORS® The Difference! Office: 301-681-0550 degenerative disease processes that frequently accompany aging. Kathleen: 240-506-6079 | [email protected] | Eileen: 240-460-8647 | [email protected] Gentle, yet effective, movements 54 | Leisure World News December 6, 2019 done while sitting in a chair. Increase joint the chronic degenerative disease processes Class meets Wednesdays, Jan. 8-March mobility, balance, flexibility, strength, tone, that frequently accompany aging. Gentle, 11 and/or Saturdays, Jan. 4-March 4, circulation of blood and lymph, and improve yet effective, movements done while sitting 9-10:15 a.m. Fee: $84 for one day per breathing. Optional standing balance exer- in a chair. Increase joint mobility, balance, week, $145 for two days per week. cises included. Relaxing and fun! Mindfulness flexibility, strength, tone, circulation of blood Register at Clubhouse I. training is introduced and basic holistic life- and lymph, and improve breathing. Optional style habits discussed. standing balance exercises included. Relaxing NEW – Tap Dancing in a Chair with Instructor Robin M. Hartman, C-IAYT, and fun! Mindfulness training is introduced Carol – a New Approach to Tap: If you CHHC, RYT, PTA, is licensed to perform and basic holistic lifestyle habits discussed. are an experienced tapper and miss it or a physical therapy in the state of Maryland. Instructor Robin M. Hartman, C-IAYT, beginner who always wanted to tap, but right She is also a certified holistic health coach, CHHC, RYT, PTA, is licensed to perform now your body says, “no,” this is the class registered yoga teacher, and certified yoga physical therapy in the state of Maryland. for you. For experienced tappers, this will therapist. She will answer questions after class She is also a certified holistic health coach, be a “remember when” and a “do I ever love or can be reached at (240-350-8820). registered yoga teacher, and certified yoga tapping again”; for beginners you’ll enjoy an Class meets Mondays, Dec. 30-March 16, therapist. She will answer questions after class easy start with the basics, and before long 11 a.m.-noon or 2-3 p.m. (No class Jan. 20 or can be reached at (240-350-8820). you’ll feel like a real tapper. (Experienced and Feb. 3, 10 and 17.) Choose the time that Class meets Wednesdays, Jan. 8-March 11 tappers who don’t need a chair are welcome suits your schedule. Fee per session: $110. (no class Feb. 5 or 12), 2-3 p.m. Fee: $110. to take the class, but all students work from a Register at Clubhouse II. Register at Clubhouse II. chair.) The one-hour class encompasses dance NEW – Stretch, Tone and Strength NEW – Tummy Terrific with Shirley: level from beginning terms and combinations Training for the Active Adult Looking for something fun and functional? to more advanced techniques and dances. (9:15 a.m.) – Advanced: Join our fun exer- Why not try the new Tummy Terrific class Carol began taking tap lessons at age four, cise class that utilizes a variety of equipment with Shirley. The exercises in this class continuing through high school when she for the active adult. This dynamic strength- strengthen and stretch the entire body with taught tap to offset the cost of lessons, and training class will develop a body instilled with emphasis in toning the abdominal area. Most performed in recitals and community theater. power and one that can move with ease and exercises are performed on the floor using In college, she taught dance for the physical confidence. Get stronger, steadier and more various equipment, including balls, bands and education department and, in the summer, balanced as you develop new body awareness, weights. continued to perform in local theater. While flexibility and control of “usable strength.” Class meets Tuesdays, Jan. 7-Feb. 11, her career took her in another direction, her Weights, bands and balls are provided; a 9:30-10:30 a.m. Fee: $38 for one day per love affair with dance has never ended. For mat is recommended for some floor work. week; $63 when taken with one day of questions, give Carol a call at (301-598-5980). Bring a bottle of water. Modification can be H2O Fitness and More class. Register Class meets Thursdays, made for the individual exerciser and all are at Clubhouse II. Jan. 16-Feb. 20, 4-5 p.m. Fee: $40. welcome to join in the fun. The instructor is Register at Clubhouse II. Linda Ginsburg. NEW – Gentle Yoga – Wednesdays Class meets Mondays, Dec. 16-Feb. 17 (no and Saturdays with Marilyn: Yoga is a WATER EXERCISE class Dec. 23 and Jan. 20) and/or Thurs- holistic system that combines movement, days, Dec. 19-Feb. 13 (no class Dec. 26), posture, breath, and relaxation techniques to NEW – Aqua Lite with Shirley: This 9:15-10:15 a.m. Fee: $60 for one day improve overall health and well-being phys- new water fitness class is low intensity and per week; $90 for two days per week. ically, mentally, and spiritually. A consistent low impact and will improve your joint flex- Register at Clubhouse I. yoga practice has been shown to increase ibility, balance and coordination. For those mobility, strength, and flexibility, and to with arthritis or recovering from injury or NEW – Stretch, Tone and Balance provide skills to cultivate a peaceful mind in surgery, participating in this class will help for the Active Adult (10:30 a.m.) – the face of life’s stresses and challenges. reduce muscle weakness, pain and stiffness in Beginner to Moderate: This class is for This class is designed for individuals with the upper and lower body. beginner to moderate exercisers who want some ability to get up and down off the floor Class meets Mondays, Jan. 6-Feb. 10, to join a fun exercise class that utilizes a and can be adapted according to the need 1-2 p.m. Fee: $38 for one day per week; variety of equipment for the active adult. This of the practitioner. Beginners and ongoing $63 when taken with one day of H2O dynamic strength-training class will develop students are welcome. Bring a yoga mat or Fitness and More class. Register at a body instilled with power and one that can blanket to the first class. Clubhouse II. move with ease and confidence. Get stronger, steadier and more balanced as you develop new body awareness, flexibility and control of STX GOLD “usable strength.” We invite you to sell your unwanted gold jewelry… Weights, bands, and balls are provided; and a mat is recommended for some floor work. If you don’t wear it, turn it into immediate cash! Bring a bottle of water. Modification can be We also buy Sterling Silver including place settings, serving pieces and platters. made for the individual exerciser and all are welcome to join in the fun. The instructor is Linda Ginsburg. Class meets Class meets Mondays, Mondays, Dec. 16-Feb. 17 (no class Dec. 23 and Jan. 20) and/or Thursdays, Dec. 19-Feb. 13 (no class Dec. 26), 10:30- 11:30 a.m. Fee: $60 for one day per week; $90 for two days per week. BY PRIVATE APPOINTMENT ONLY Register at Clubhouse I. Located next to Westfield Montgomery Mall 10411 Motor City Dr., Suite 750, Bethesda, MD 20817 NEW – Chair Yoga with Robin, 301-318-9788 www.stxgold.com Wednesdays: Age well. Prevent or diminish December 6, 2019 Leisure World News | 55 56 | Leisure World News December 6, 2019 CALENDAR of Events Dial 301-598-1313 Leisure World Mutual Meetings for recorded Daily Events Dec. 6 Dec. 12 Mutual 17B Board Mutual 10 Board Friday, December 6 2:00 p.m. Line Dance Class 10:00 a.m., Party Room 9:30 a.m., Sullivan Room Clubhouse I 3:00 p.m. Ping-Pong Club Mutual 12 Board Dec. 10 10:00 a.m. Abstract II Art Class 3:00 p.m. Line Dance Class 1:00 p.m., Sullivan Room 11:00 a.m. Amazing! Shocking! The 4:00 p.m. Ba Duan Exercise Class Mutual 16 Board Romantics! Music Class 5:30 p.m. Model Railroad Club 9:30 a.m., Sullivan Room Dec. 17 12:00 p.m. Comcast Xfinity Forum Operating Session Mutual 19A Board Mutual 14 Board 1:30 p.m. Watercolor II Art Class 5:30 p.m. Pickleball Club 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse II 9:30 a.m., Sullivan Room 2:00 p.m. CLL Seminar: Options for Mutual 7 Board Dec. 19 Seniors Tuesday, December 10 1:15 p.m., Sullivan Room Mutual 15 Board 3:00 p.m. Hispanos de LW: Bingo Clubhouse I Mutual 17A Board 9:30 a.m., Sullivan Room 7:00 p.m. Friday Duplicate Bridge 9:30 a.m. Any Medium I Art Class 2:00 p.m., Party Room Dec. 23 Clubhouse II 10:00 a.m. CLL Course: Advanced Dec. 11 Mutual 9 Board 8:00 a.m. Pickleball Club Conversational Spanish Mutual 11 Board 10:00 a.m., Sullivan Room 10:00 a.m. Internet of Things: How 11:30 a.m. NA’AMAT RBZ Club 10:00 a.m., Sullivan Room the Internet Affects You? Class Game Day Mutual 25 Board 1:00 p.m. Zumba Gold Class 12:00 p.m. Amateur Radio Club 7:00 p.m., Sullivan Room 1:00 p.m. Chess Club 12:30 p.m. 9-Hole Ladies Holiday Luncheon 1:00 p.m. Friday Bridge Meeting times and locations subject to change. Sign in to (residents.lwmc.com) 1:00 p.m. Open Art Studio Class 1:00 p.m. Ping-Pong Club and check the calendar for any changes. Mutual board meetings are open to 1:00 p.m. CLL Course: Intermediate respective mutual residents and absentee owners. Saturday, December 7 Conversational Spanish Clubhouse I 1:30 p.m. Health Advisory 9:00 a.m. Gentle Yoga Class Committee Seminar: Peripheral 9:00 a.m. Kiwanis Club Project Neuropathy Meetings of the LWCC Board of 10:00 a.m. Open Art Studio 1:30 p.m. Book Club Network: Non- 10:00 a.m. American Needlepoint Fiction Directors, Executive Committee and Guild (ANG) 6:00 p.m. Camera Club 5:00 p.m. Holly Ball Dinner Dance 7:00 p.m. Trivia Club Advisory Committees Clubhouse II 7:00 p.m. Duplicate Bridge Budget and Finance Landscape 8:00 a.m. Pickleball Club Clubhouse II Dec. 18, 10:00 a.m., Clubhouse II Dec. 12, 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse II 9:15 a.m. JRLW Service 9:30 a.m. Beginner and Advanced 11:00 a.m. The Washingtonians Tai Chi Class Community Planning Physical Properties 2:00 p.m. Going It Alone Club: 10:00 a.m. LW Apple Club Clinic Dec. 9, 9:30 a.m., Sullivan Room Dec. 10, 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse II Social 11:00 a.m. Mild Exercise Class 11:00 a.m. Water Exercise Class Energy Security and Transportation Sunday, December 8 12:30 p.m. Pickleball Club Dec. 17, 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse I Dec. 12, 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse I Clubhouse I 12:30 p.m. Scrabble Group 10:00 a.m. Jewish War Veterans Government Affairs 1:00 p.m. Non-impact Fusion Water Post 567 Brunch Dec. 9, 2:00 p.m., Sullivan Room Exercise Class 2:00 p.m. Women’s Fun Bunch 1:30 p.m. Comedy and Humor Club Holiday Party Meeting times and locations subject to change. Sign in to (residents.lwmc.com) 2:00 p.m. Fitness Center Tour Clubhouse II and check the calendar for any changes. Meetings are open to all residents and 3:00 p.m. Living Better with 11:30 a.m. Pickleball Club absentee owners. Parkinson’s Monday, December 9 7:00 p.m. Mindful Meditation Thursday, December 12 2:00 p.m. Mind-Body Exercise Clubhouse I Group Clubhouse I Club 9:15 a.m. Stretch, Tone and 9:15 a.m. Stretch, Tone and Wednesday, December 11 4:00 p.m. Pickleball Club Strength Training Class Strength Training Class Clubhouse I 4:00 p.m. Friends of India 10:00 a.m. Basic Drawing II Art 10:00 a.m. Watercolor I Art Class 9:00 a.m. Gentle Yoga Class Association Class 10:30 a.m. Beginner Stretch, Tone 10:00 a.m. Any Medium II Art Class 10:00 a.m. Garden and and Balance Class Friday, December 13 10:00 a.m. Ballroom Dance Club Environmental Club 10:30 a.m. New Yorkers and Clubhouse I Annual Meeting 10:30 a.m. Stretch, Tone and Friends 10:00 a.m. Abstract II Art Class 10:15 a.m. League of Women Voters Balance Class 12:30 p.m. Ladies’ Bridge 10:00 a.m. JRLW Course: Israeli 1:00 p.m. Oils and Acrylics II Art 1:00 p.m. Oils Art Class 1:00 p.m. People and Pets Art Cinema, 1986-2008 Class 1:30 p.m. Leisure World Chorale Class 11:00 a.m. Amazing! Shocking! The 1:00 p.m. CLL Course: Journals of a 1:30 p.m. Montgomery County 7:00 p.m. Democratic Club Romantics! Music Class Geographer Budget Forum with County 7:00 p.m. Wood Shop Users Group 1:30 p.m. Watercolor II Art Class 6:00 p.m. Volleyball Club Executive Mark Elrich Clubhouse II 2:00 p.m. Cannabis 101 Club 6:45 p.m. Chicago Bridge 7:00 p.m. Bingo 9:00 a.m. Senior Sneakers Class Seminar Clubhouse II 7:00 p.m. Journeys and Experiences 9:30 a.m. Beginner and Advanced 3:00 p.m. Hispanos de LW: Bingo 10:00 a.m. Zumba Gold Class of the Musical Mind Class Tai Chi Class 7:00 p.m. Friday Duplicate Bridge 11:00 a.m. Mild Exercise Class Clubhouse II 9:30 a.m. Quilting Group Clubhouse II 1:00 p.m. Aqua Fit Class 9:00 a.m. Senior Sneakers Class 10:00 a.m. MVA Bus 10:00 a.m. Chinese Club 1:00 p.m. Chess Club 10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold Class 11:00 a.m. Water Exercise Class 10:00 a.m. Internet of Things: Learn 2:00 p.m. Chair Yoga Class 12:30 p.m. Pickleball Club 11:30 a.m. Pickleball Club New Ways to Watch Television with 3:00 p.m. Ping-Pong Club 12:30 p.m. Men’s Bridge 12:30 p.m. Men’s Bridge Video Streaming Services and Apps 5:30 p.m. Model Railroad Club 1:00 p.m. Chess Club 1:00 p.m. JRLW Movie: “The Spy Class Operating Session 1:30 p.m. CLC: Android Help Behind Home Plate” 1:00 p.m. Zumba Gold Class 5:30 p.m. Pickleball Club Session 2:00 p.m. Model Railroad Club 1:00 p.m. Chess Club 7:00 p.m. Gem, Lapidary and 2:00 p.m. Chair Yoga Class Operating Session 1:00 p.m. Friday Bridge Mineral Society December 6, 2019 Leisure World News | 57 3:00 p.m. Therapeutic Yoga Class 6:00 p.m. Newcomers Duplicate 12:30 p.m. Scrabble Group 4:00 p.m. Comcast Xfinity Demo 4:00 p.m. Pickleball Club Bridge Game 1:00 p.m. Non-impact Fusion Water Session 7:00 p.m. Bingo Exercise Class Clubhouse II Saturday, December 14 Clubhouse II 1:00 p.m. Stroke Support Group 9:00 a.m. Senior Sneakers Class Clubhouse I 9:00 a.m. Senior Sneakers Class 1:30 p.m. Comedy and Humor Club 9:30 a.m. Beginner and Advanced 9:00 a.m. Gentle Yoga Class 10:00 a.m. Clipper Workshop 4:00 p.m. Pickleball Club Tai Chi Class 10:00 a.m. Open Art Studio 10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold Class 10:00 a.m. St. Johns Episcopal Wednesday, December 18 Clubhouse II 12:00 p.m. Pickleball Club School Jazz Band 9:15 a.m. JRLW Shabbat Service 12:30 p.m. Men’s Bridge Clubhouse I 10:00 a.m. Stitching Group 10:00 a.m. Model Railroad Club 1:00 p.m. Chess Club 9:00 a.m. Gentle Yoga Class 11:00 a.m. Water Exercise Class Winter Open House 1:30 p.m. CLC: Android Help 10:00 a.m. Rossmoor Library Guild 11:30 a.m. Pickleball Club 2:00 p.m. Going It Alone Club: Session Holiday Party 12:30 p.m. Men’s Bridge Social 2:00 p.m. JRLW Education Meeting 11:00 a.m. Short Story Group 1:00 p.m. E&R Movie: “The 7:30 p.m. Sock Hop Group 2:00 p.m. Line Dance Class 2:00 p.m. LW Green Nutcracker and the Four Realms” 6:45 p.m. Chicago Bridge Sunday, December 15 3:00 p.m. Ping-Pong Club 2:00 p.m. Model Railroad Club 3:00 p.m. Line Dance Class Clubhouse II Operating Session Clubhouse I 10:00 a.m. Zumba Gold Class 10:00 a.m. JRLW Breakfast Forum 4:00 p.m. Ba Duan Class 2:00 p.m. Mind-Body Exercise 5:30 p.m. Model Railroad Club 11:00 a.m. Mild Exercise Class Club 6:00 p.m. Italian Club Holiday 1:00 p.m. Chess Club Dinner Party Operating Session 4:00 p.m. Friends of India 6:00 p.m. Lions Club 1:00 p.m. Hadassah Chanukah Association Clubhouse II Celebration 11:30 a.m. Pickleball Club Tuesday, December 17 1:00 p.m. Aqua Fit Class Friday, December 20 2:00 p.m. Akhmedova Ballet: Clubhouse I 2:00 p.m. Chair Yoga Class Clubhouse I “Nutcracker Night” 9:00 a.m. Blood Pressure Testing 3:00 p.m. Ping-Pong Club 10:00 a.m. Book Club Network: Monday, December 16 10:00 a.m. CLL Course: Advanced 5:30 p.m. Model Railroad Club Bookies Clubhouse I Conversational Spanish Operating Session 11:00 a.m. Amazing! Shocking! The 1:00 p.m. CLL Course: Intermediate Romantics Music Class 9:15 a.m. Stretch, Tone and Strength Thursday, December 19 Training Class Conversational Spanish 12:15 p.m. Kiwanis Club 1:30 p.m. Republican Club: Holiday Clubhouse I 2:00 p.m. Town Meeting 9:45 a.m. AARP Safe Driving Course 9:15 a.m. Stretch, Tone and 10:00 a.m. Rossmoor Women’s Party Organization 7:00 p.m. Trivia Club Strength Training Class 7:00 p.m. Friday Duplicate Bridge Club: Vendor Sale 10:30 a.m. Stretch, Tone and 10:30 a.m. Beginner Stretch, Tone 7:00 p.m. Duplicate Bridge Game Clubhouse II Clubhouse II Balance Class 1:00 p.m. Zumba Gold Class and Balance Class 11:00 a.m. Writers of Leisure World 1:30 p.m. NARFE 9:30 a.m. Beginner and Advanced 1:00 p.m. Chess Club Tai Chi Class 11:00 a.m. Comcast Xfinity Demo 1:00 p.m. Friday Bridge 1:30 p.m. Hadassah Judaic Study Session Group 10:00 a.m. LW Apple Club Clinic 3:00 p.m. Ping-Pong Club 11:00 a.m. Mild Exercise Class 12:30 p.m. Ladies’ Bridge 4:00 p.m. Pickleball Club 1:30 p.m. Leisure World Chorale 1:00 p.m. Dog Club 1:30 p.m. Book Club Network: Fall 11:00 a.m. Water Exercise Class 4:00 p.m. Baby Boomer Club: 12:30 p.m. Pickleball Club 2:00 p.m. Book Club Network: Movie Readers Thursday Readers

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Ivone December 6, 2019 Leisure World News | 61 COMPUTER HELP pets. Safe/reliable door-to- Litter scoop, playtime, food and and am available most days and door transportation as needed. water change. Reasonably priced. nights. Please call Roberta (301- COMPUTER SERVICES – Problems Assistance with pet care. Dog Nancy (301-760-8194). 598-5453). with your PC or Network? Computer walking and pet sitting as needed. Systems Engineer will come to you Transportation for grooming/ DONATIONS WANTED MOVIES AND MUNCHIES. Are with help. Home, Business. Call vet appointments. I’m a 57-year- you looking for something fun to do David G. (301-642-4526). old semi-retired doctor, Leisure HOUSING UNLIMITED, INC on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon? World resident. Bonded, insured, is a non-profit organization that How about catching a movie at COMPUTER LESSONS / outstanding Leisure World provides housing for people in AMC Wheaton once a month SERVICES — Need help with references. 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Call Kim at Virtual NOTARY, residing in Leisure World. org) or call (855-820-7990). GROUP: 10+ year old club Computer Services, (301-438-3140). I offer my service free of charge to meets every Sunday, 2-5 p.m., Leisure World residents. Can come JOB OPPORTUNITIES TIRED OF POLISHING your to your home if needed. (301-379- with typically 8-12 crafters (any silver? Turn it into cash, which does 9694). BICYCLE MECHANIC PART- needlework is fine) at not tarnish. I will come to your TIME. Thriving independent bike founder’s LW home. Beginners to seasoned are welcome. Snacks and home and give you a free evaluation PET CARE shop located in nearby Rockville of what I can pay. I buy all gold and invites applicants for a part-time drinks are served. Please email a bit silver jewelry, including broken DOG WALKING SERVICES — bicycle mechanic position to about yourself including phone to pieces, all sterling silver, gold and Affordable rates. Responsible and begin immediately. Will train the Polly at (pfields@career-strategies- silver coins, gold watches, etc. I am dependable Leisure World resident right person with related skills inc.com) or call (571-236-1775 (in licensed with both Maryland and who is available to walk your pet. and mechanical abilities. Flexible MD–LW)). Montgomery County (lic. #2327). Other services include dog or cat hours beginning at 15 hours per FILM GROUP FOR WOMEN Gold 4 Good pays an additional companion visits, and feeding at week through the winter months, forming: Seeking 10+ members five percent to all sellers who are mealtime, if owner is away. Please possibly expanding to 35 hours in to watch/discuss ‘Bethesda Row’ veterans of the U.S. Army, Air Force, call (301-598-3454) for more the spring. Pay commensurate with caliber movies at founder’s LW Navy or Marine Corps. And we information. demonstrated skill. Requirements: home. Meet every 3 weeks on extend the same courtesy to their Must have some experience Saturdays, 6:30-10 p.m. Members spouses. We honor our servicemen DOG WALKING & DOG SITTING with bicycles, be a team player, bring snacks or wine. Hostess (and their spouses). Gold 4 Good services! Rain or shine, snow or reliable, able to lift 50 pounds serves drinks. Email a bit about is a Maryland licensed precious sleet, we are dedicated to taking care and an enthusiastic worker. All yourself including phone to Polly metals dealership, not a pawnshop of your four-legged friend. Located tools provided. Great opportunity! at (pfields@career-strategies-inc. or private home-based business. If just five minutes away from your Please send résumé and salary com) or call (571-236-1775 (in MD– you decide to sell, I can buy your community, our team of dog-lovers requirements to (vcalda@gmail. LW)). items at that time, but there is no offers walks, drop-in visits and dog com). No phone calls please. obligation. Call Bob, Gold 4 Good, sitting and boarding services. Call us VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 8241 Georgia Ave., Ste. 100, Silver to schedule a Meet and Greet today! ACTIVITY OPPORTUNITIES (240-338-7019) Spring, MD 20910 (240-938-9694). MAKE A DIFFERENCE in a MAH JONGG = I am an family’s life. Habitat for Humanity DAHLSTROM SENIOR SUPPORT CAT SITTER. I live at LW. experienced player and am SERVICES. Assistance with senior References. Priced per visit ReStore needs volunteers to hoping to either join or fill in work in its ReStore (Rockville or care and the care of seniors’ according to your needs and cat. on a game. I really enjoy playing 62 | Leisure World News December 6, 2019 Silver Spring), especially daytime two hours a week you can We are looking for advisors, SEE “KINKY BOOTS,” the volunteers who can take a regular make a difference in a child’s classroom volunteers, and sewing musical, with the Comedy and shift of three to four hours. Shifts life. Volunteers provide friendship support! For more information, Humor Club! Inheriting his typically are 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 1-5 p.m., and encouragement, help please contact Amy at (amy@ father’s bankrupt shoe factory, or 3-6 p.m. Email (alena.biagas@ with reading, offer homework thegivingsquare.org) or (202-487- Charlie Price finds inspiration habitatmm.org) or call (301-990- assistance, and engage in crafts 3103). in Lola, a fabulous entertainer 0014 x 16) if you are interested in and cultural activities at schools with wild ideas: a true story! volunteering. near Leisure World. For more NOTICES Wednesday, March 4, 9:30 a.m.- information, contact Interages at 3:30 p.m. $80/person includes VOLUNTEER WITH (301-949-3551) or (interages@ KEEPING SENIORS SAFE — KSS. transportation, meal and prize REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE! AccessJCA.org). Morton A. Davis, coordinator drawing, open to all residents. Representative Payee helps low- and resident of Leisure World Purchase at E&R. income persons with disabilities BLANKETEERS — Love to knit, is available to discuss theft manage their finances. Each crochet or quilt? Project Linus prevention, driving and shopping WANTED volunteer is matched with a client donates handmade blankets to habits, frauds, home safety who needs help with budgeting, Montgomery County children inspection and property crimes to FAST CASH FOR USED CARS paying routine bills and keeping needing comfort. Contact any organization. The program is — Big dollars paid for your used track of financial matters. If ([email protected]) for part of the Montgomery County car! Over 43 years’ experience interested in volunteering, more info, free yarn and fabric, Police Department Volunteer serving Leisure World. Please call; contact the Volunteer Coordinator and blanket requirements. Resource Section. Morton can available 24 hours. I will come (301-424-0656, ext. 541) or be reached at (240-706-1850) or to you. Cash or cashiers’ check at ([email protected]). VOLUNTEER TUTORS and ([email protected]). your request. I can also help with FACILITATORS needed! The your new car purchase, any make VOLUNTEER AS A HOTLINE Literacy Council of Montgomery UPCOMING EVENTS or model! MD Dealer #U2927. Call CALL COUNSELOR with the County offers one-on-one Marty Salins (301-325-1973). Montgomery County Hotline! and small group tutoring, MUSIC OF THE SEASONS by the The Montgomery County conversational English classes, NIH Chamber Singers: a winter WILL BUY MILITARY, WWII, Hotline is a 24-hour, seven day and a new GED Program. No concert of choral music. There is WWI, Civil War memorabilia a week confidential service. experience necessary. We something for everyone in this items. Uniforms, weapons, Counselors provide supportive provide materials, training and program, as the singers meet the helmets, photos, medals or any and confidential listening; crisis ongoing support. Sign up for challenge of singing a canon from other items associated with prevention and intervention; and an information session online the 15th century, a Bach chorale U.S., German, Japanese or other give information, referrals and at (www.lcmcmd.org) or call Raul from the 18th century, numerous military history. Call Dave (240- resources. Contact (volunteer@ Marin at (301-610-0030, ext. 211), folk songs arranged in 20th- 464-0958) or email (obal7@aol. mhamc.org) or (301-424-0656, or email ([email protected]). century styles and several delicious com). ext. 541) if interested. settings of familiar carols. There PET FOSTERS. Seniors needed CASH FOR JEWELRY: gold, MEALS ON WHEELS is looking by AARF (Animal Allies Rescue will also be a couple of “Just for Fun” works, as well as Hanukkah silver, costume, diamonds, coins for caring and dedicated Foundation) for new program in (including foreign), watches, volunteers to deliver meals Montgomery County. Temporarily cheer, to please everyone. Free. Tuesday, Dec. 17, 6:30 p.m. stamp collections. (theatticllc. to homebound and disabled care for a dog or cat until a com) Gary (301-520-0755). individuals in the Leisure World permanent home can be found. Twinbrook Library, 202 Meadow area. Service area includes: For more information contact Hall Drive, Rockville, MD 20851. TURN YOUR STERLING SILVER Leisure World, Olney, Wheaton, Wanda Mayhew, (301-275-0585) KENSINGTON PARK BOOK CLUB and old gold jewelry into cash Sandy Spring. Please contact or (www.animalalliesrescue.org). presents “The Great Believers” by and do something good for Emily Trotter at (443-573-0925) Follow on Facebook. AARF is Rebecca Makkai. Nominated for yourself. Gold 4 Good (8241 or email ([email protected]). 501(c)(3) all-volunteer non-profit. many awards, book, says Margot Georgia Ave., Ste. 100, Silver Spring, MD 20910) buys gold MEALS ON WHEELS (MOW), MONTGOMERY HISTORY, Livesay of The New York Times, “is by turns funny, harrowing, and silver jewelry, including which runs out of the Inter- a local nonprofit located in broken pieces, all sterling Faith Chapel site, needs more downtown Rockville dedicated tender, devastating, and always hugely suspenseful. It reminds us, silver, gold watches and gold volunteers to deliver meals. If you to collecting, preserving, and silver coins. I will come to have or know someone who has interpreting and sharing the poignantly, of how many people, mostly young, often brilliant, your house and give you a free one and a half to two hours every histories of Montgomery County’s evaluation of what I can pay. other week or one time a month residents, is seeking volunteers were lost to the AIDS epidemic, and of how those who survived Gold 4 Good pays an additional and might be interested in serving in the following areas: museum five percent to all sellers who in this capacity, please contact docents (weekends and holidays); were marked by that struggle.” Wednesday, Dec. 18, 12:30 p.m. are veterans of the U.S. Army, (410-730-9476). library assistants (weekdays); Air Force, Navy or Marine special events volunteers Kensington Park Library, 4201 Knowles Ave. Corps. And we extend the same KOSHER MEALS ON WHEELS, (weekdays and weekends); and courtesy to their spouses. We sponsored by JSSA, needs communications and outreach FINE ARTS and CRAFTS holiday honor our servicemen (and volunteers to deliver nutritious assistants (weekdays only). For their spouses). Gold 4 Good is meals to homebound seniors. gift show. Featuring local authors: a list of volunteer opportunities Alyscia Cunningham, “I am a Maryland licensed precious Volunteers will pick meals up at please visit: (https:// metals dealership, not a pawnshop the Hebrew Home in Rockville More Than My Hair & Feminine montgomeryhistory.org/intern- Transitions,” Michael V.M. Stein, or private home-based business. If and deliver them to seniors in volunteer-opportunities). you decide to sell, I can buy your Montgomery County. Schedule is “The Quest for Legendary Beer,” Contact Matthew Gagle, outreach J. David Wonderling, “Living items at that time, but there is flexible. Call Diane Hays-Earp at and volunteer coordinator, no obligation. Licensed with JSSA, (301-816-2639). History of the Civil War,” Karen at (mgagle@montgomeryhistory. Yaffe Lottes & Dorothy Pugh, both Maryland and Montgomery org) or (301-340-2825). THE SENIOR CONNECTION “In Search of Maryland Ghosts: County (lic. #2327). Call Bob (240-938-9694). needs volunteers who live INTERESTED IN HELPING Montgomery County,” Dr. Hattie N. Washington, “Driven in the 20906 zip code area KIDS learn about giving and WANTED: FIREARM to drive seniors to medical service? The Giving Square is a to Succeed” and “Aunt Hattie’s Cookbook,” Fleming, Forston, COLLECTIONS, one piece or one appointments and help with local non-profit which recognizes hundred, licensed local dealer grocery shopping. Schedules the power of children to be Pointer and Withers, “From Acorn to Mighty Oak It Can Be Done,” will come to you. Contact Richard are flexible and just two to contributors to their community. Thornley at (301-253-0425). three hours a month can make a Through our work, kids become Thomas Y. Canby, “Crooked difference! Training and liability more empathetic, altruistic and Furrow,” Dr. George McDaniel, CASH FOR WATCHES – Rolex, coverage are provided. Call (301- committed to addressing local Rogers and Rogers, “African Omega, Patek, Vacheron, 942-1049) or contact (volunteer@ needs. This is a school-based American Heritage Cookbook.” Audemars, Tudor, Zenith and seniorconnectionmc.org) to learn program which works across Daily through Tuesday, Dec. 31, others. Text/call Brody at (202- more. 20 schools and organizations, except Christmas. Sandy Spring 320-6380) or email (dcwatchdc@ mostly in Montgomery County. Museum, 17901 Bentley Rd. gmail.com) HELP A CHILD! In just one- December 6, 2019 Leisure World News | 63 64 | Leisure World News December 6, 2019