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Director: Colleen M. Kemp, CTRS

Kensington Club News [email protected] September/October 2019 Volume 8, Issue 8

KC Parklawn September and October Holidays Kensington Club Musings Maybe you have heard that “an a day keeps the doctor away.” As a youngster, this might have been the advice that you heard time and September Closings again from your elders. There is some research that points to the benefits of so while your grandmother’s advice may or may not be CLOSED Monday, 9/2 for ​ true, apples we know, are definitely an American favorite. The Labor Day Kensington Clubs honor , pioneer nurseryman, born th on September 26 ,​ every year, with an annual “apple tasting” and then ​ KC Afternoons last day is we vote for the best all around local apple. Wednesday, Sept 25 Around the world, it is customary for Jewish families to dip apples in CLOSED Monday, 9/30 for ​ honey to bring in the New Year on Rosh Hashanah. (This year Sept. 30, 1st day of Rosh Hashanah Oct. 1). Apples were the fruit most available in all areas of the Jewish exile. These customs reinforce Jewish identity, tradition and memories. October Closings Dipped in honey, it is tradition to wish someone a “Sweet New Year!” **We close at 1:00 on Tue, ​ ​ Oct. 8 for Yom Kippur Eve ​ What defines autumn more than a beautiful red apple from the local orchard? Apple , , apple and applesauce are all CLOSED Wednesday, 10/9 member favorites. There are more reasons to celebrate the apple. for Yom Kippur Apples are very important. Did you know that January 23 is designated as National Pie Day and Eat a Red Apple Day is December 1? CLOSED Monday, 10/14 for December 2 is National Fritter Day. (Why not make it an apple fritter?) ​ ​ ​ Sukkot Lastly, May 13 is National Day. What invokes sweeter memories than the smell of an apple pie baking in an oven? CLOSED Monday, 10/21 for ​ Shemini Azeret Why wait for a holiday to have an apple? According to Chinese Medicine, apples strengthen the heart, quenches thirst, and lubricate the lungs. There are many reasons to indulge in an apple today. May we all benefit from the goodness of the early autumn apple! In Friendship & a “Sweet New Year,” “Alone we can do so little; together Your KC@Parklawn Crew, we can do so much” Colleen, Louise, Lily, Diana, Gail, Susan Emmanuel, Tine, Betty and Ray --Helen Keller

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Cooking with Louise By Louise Schneider, Activity Leader

This month brings an opportunity to begin making warm comfort foods. Have you tasted brown rice? It is nutritious and very delicious when cooked properly, and cooking brown rice properly is easier than you may think! Another great autumn food is pumpkin. Certainly it is nutritious steamed or in soup, but have you ever tried it in a cheesecake? Years ago I saw a recipe for pumpkin cheesecake in a magazine and tried it out. The resulting was not only beautiful but also amazingly delectable.

Easy Brown Rice Like Pumpkin? 1 c. Brown rice Love Cheesecake? 1 TBSP oil Try Louise’s recipe! 2 c. Hot water 1 tsp. salt or bouillon cube In 8 inch square pan pour oil. Next pour in rice and stir to distribute oil. Whole Foods Pour salt and hot water over rice. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake at 350 Pumpkin Smoothie degrees for 45-60 minutes until water has been absorbed. Makes 3 cups 1 cup of pumpkin puree, 1 cooked rice. Pumpkin Cheesecake large ripe banana, 1 cup of 8 ozs. Oreo cookies, crushed unsweetened soy or coconut 3 TBSP. butter, melted 1 ½ lbs. cream cheese, softened beverage, 1 T of honey, ½ t of 3 ex.lg. eggs vanilla, 1 and ¼ tsp of ¾ c. 1 c. canned pumpkin (not pie filling) spice, 5 ice 2 tsps. pumpkin pie spice cubes 1 tsp. vanilla In ziplock bag crush Oreos. Transfer to large bowl and add melted butter. Blend in blender and enjoy! Stir to combine. Press into and up sides of 9 in. springform pan. Bake at 350 for 10 mins. Remove from oven and reduce oven temperature to 300. Wipe out bowl and place softened cream cheese. Mix with hand mixer until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing with each addition. Add Sugar, mix. Add vanilla and spices and mix. Add pumpkin and mix again till combined. Pour into crust and smooth top. Place into oven and bake for1 hour and 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 3 hours. Place into fridge until thoroughly chilled. Remove from pan.

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Did you know? Senior Discounts ● Author Janet Groene unmasks By Lily Groh, Activity Leader all the secrets of deals that Sometimes there are more added benefits to age than an increase in the kick in as you grow in years, ​ starting when you turn 50 and number of candles on the cake. Most people are unaware of all of the getting better as you reach 55, “senior” monetary discounts provided by all sorts of industries. The 60, 62, then 65. Fantastic restaurant, travel, grocery and entertainment industries all offer discounts ​ Discounts & Deals For Anyone to “seniors”. To qualify for the special rates, as a “senior,” you must look Over 50 can be ordered from ​ at each offer individually. A “senior” for one discount may be “60+”. Amazon or purchased from Another discount may only require you to be “50+”. There are AAA and Barnes & Noble. AARP discounts that also span many industries as well. ********************************* Photo Album This is a list* of only some of discounts you might want to know about: https://www.retiredbrains.com/discounts.html

Restaurants

● Applebee’s: 15% off with Golden Apple Card (60+) ● Ben & Jerry’s: 10% off (60+) ● Boston Market: 10% off (65+) ● Burger King: 10% off (60+) ● Chick-Fil-A: 10% off or free small drink or coffee (55+) ● Chili’s: 10% off (55+) ● CiCi’s Pizza: 10% off (60+) ● Dunkin’ Donuts: AARP special at participating locations free donut when you buy a large hot coffee ● Einstein’s Bagels: 10% off baker’s dozen of bagels (60+) ● IHOP: 10% off (55+)

● Krispy Kreme: 10% off (50+)

Grocery Discounts

● Harris Teeter Thursdays 5% discount for 60+)

Travel Discounts

● Alamo: up to 25% off for AARP members ● American Airlines: various discounts for 65 and up (call

before booking for discount)

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● Amtrak: 15% off (62+) Upcoming Field Trips in September and October at the KC@Parklawn ● Avis: up to 25% off for AARP members ● Strathmore Mansion Art TBA ● Best Western: 10% off (55+) ● Vie de France Lunch 9/12 ● Budget Rental Cars: 10% off; up to 20% off for AARP News From The members (50+) Alzheimer’s ● Dollar Rent-A-Car: 10% off (50+) Association ● Econo Lodge: 20%-30% off (60+) DC Caregivers Institute ● Hampton Inns & Suites: 10% off when booked ahead DC has a program that offers in-home ● Michael’s 10% assessments and counseling, educational seminars, a telephone support group, and a ● Hertz: up to 25% off on Hertz Daily Member rates for AARP caregiver flex account (reimbursement for members approved caregiving expenses up to $150/month). To enroll, the caregiver must be ● Holiday Inn: 10%-30% off depending on location (62+) a DC resident providing uncompensated care for an elder who is also a DC resident. This ● Hyatt Hotels: 25%-50% off (62+) caregiving must create a financial burden for ● Marriott Hotels: 15% off (62+) the caregiver. There are a few other criteria and there is a wait list to participate. To join the program call 202-464-1513. Learn more at ​ ​ www.dccaregivers.org. ​

Montgomery County Caregiver Support webpage Check this out and sign up for their e-newsletter: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/senior/s ocial.html

Happy KC September & October ​ Birthdays! 9/3 Ellis 9/7 Colleen 9/23 Emmanuel 9/26 Don G.

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Care Partner Corner Going Out By Colleen Kemp Community Resource ​ ​ ​ Spotlight October is the time of the year when I notice that we truly live in a The SOAR Program picturesque corner of North America. It is a wonderful time to get out and take a drive to see the color change, visit a quaint town with SOAR is designed for active senior ​ Americana appeal, a park or local monument. This mild fall weather adults, age 55 and over. Each activity or trip doesn’t last for long. requires a substantial amount of walking, so being in good physical condition is a plus. The National Institutes of Health reports that even those with SOAR stands for “Senior Outdoor memory loss may still enjoy going out to places they have enjoyed Adventures in Recreation.” It is a program in the past. Here are some tips for “Going Out.” Make sure you plan sponsored by Montgomery County the outing when everyone is at their best. As the days become Recreation. There is also a less strenuous shorter, mid-day may prove to the best time. Keep the outing from ​ ​ travel program called FEET (Family being too long. Energy conservation is important. Use a business Entertainment and Exciting Trips). I will list size card to inform others about memory loss. Sharing this the contact numbers for both program at the information with clerks or restaurant staff can make the trip more end of this article. The SOAR trip include comfortable for everyone. This card can say, “My family member walking tours of historic areas like has memory loss. He might say or do things that are unexpected. Annapolis. Longwood Gardens, Alexandria Thank you for your understanding.” and more. Most are under $100 for For more information on tips for going out, click on this link. transportation and tour. Some included https://www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers/publication/going-out lunch or snacks.

FEET trips range in cost from $40 ​ May you have wonderful weather and memorable times as you to $150 for tickets, transportation and embark on your quintessential mid-Atlantic autumn holiday! sometimes a lunch (depending on the location). The unique aspect of FEET is that ------it is for all ages. If you have a young family member or friend would like to accompany you on these excursions, they may attend as well. JCA Caregiver Support Group Contact the SOAR Coordinator for a meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays brochure: 240-777-4926 or FEET Coordinator: 240-777-4933 for 1:00 - 2:30pm; Free! brochure and more information. You can ​ also copy and paste this URL into your browser to view upcoming trips on the Misler Center computer. http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/re 1801 E Jefferson St, Rockville, MD 20852 c/thingstodo/trips/senior.html Happy Travels! Call Harley Latner for more info:

301-255-4256

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Transportation 101 for KC@Parklawn KC Office: 301-255-4204 Transportation: 301-468-1740 You have been assigned a specific day to attend KC and use the JCA Elderbus Shared Ride System. The bus costs $12 round trip. (The fee is ​ ​ ​ listed as a separate charge on the monthly dues invoice). The KC Director sets this up for the member but after this is completed, it is the responsibility of the Club member’s advocate to communicate any changes with Transportation thereafter. It is important that if you will not be Up Close And Personal with ​ ​ ​ attending KC on your scheduled day, please call both the KC office and KC Members the Transportation office ASAP. Calls for changes in Transportation are taken up to 8:30 am for changes for that day. Please call as soon as you require a change. If you are adding or changing days, it is the ​ ​ responsibility of the member’s family to call Transportation after you An Interview With…. have communicated to KC, to let them know about each change. In ​ ​ Tillie B. Transportation, you can leave a voicemail message if you call after hours. Our Tillie never lets you forget that her The messages are checked until 5pm and beginning at 8:00 m the “real” name is Tulia but was nicknamed following morning. Please leave a message, speaking slowly and clearly, Tillie by her grandmother. She is proud leaving the member’s name and the change. of her Italian heritage. Born in MAKING UP OR ADDING A DAY: Nanticoke, Pennsylvania she lived most If you want to add a day as a makeup or add, you need approval from a of her life in Delaware. She is the doting KC staff ahead of time. We have room for one member per day to mother of three sons and a daughter make-up or add, when we are at full census. If you are interested in and grandmother of many. adding multiple days on consecutive weeks in a month, you may discuss this with the Director ahead of time. We only allow members to add Tillie worked as a nurse by profession ​ extra days one month at a time to give all members a fair chance to and is always happy to tell everyone. ​ However, she said that she gladly gave arrange make-ups (for sickness or vacation) throughout the season. that all up when she began having her If you leave a message or an email after hours or on the weekend, staff will not receive it until business hours on Monday so it is best to call the four children. Being a nurse suits Tillie ​ ​ well. She is one of the most positive and KC main office and talk to any KC staff to arrange the make up day as soon as you know. We strive to keep the daily attendance at 12 at KC caring people at KC. Always friendly ​ ​ and making new members feel welcome to maintain quality programming and for safety. Thank you for helping us with this goal. and at ease in a new place. ​ She said her positive outlook came from PICK UP AND DROP OFF ROUTINE ON THE BUS: If you would like, JCA staff can call you to give a “heads-up - the bus is on her mother, “She always looked and ​ the way call” in the morning and afternoon. Since we all know that traffic in found the good things. I try to be the ​ the area can be quite a challenge, we ask that you wait for the same way. It’s too easy to see the bad.” ​ When asked about the Kensington heads-up call in the morning before going outside to wait for the bus. Club, Tillie said, “I enjoy it or I wouldn’t Do not call the Transportation Office multiple times in the morning before be here. I come away feeling good. I your pick-up. It is quite hectic and they could be handling 50 pick-ups and learn a lot too!” 50 calls in an hour’s time! The most important thing is to wait for the call Everyone could learn a lot from Tillie. before proceeding to your lobby or outside. Safety is our main concern. She’s one of those people who always In the afternoon, you are picked up at the Kensington Club and then your has a smile on her face and sees the driver will pick up participants from our “sister program”, the Misler Center. glass full!! Please allow time for the drivers to assist the Misler Center participants to board the bus, then your driver will continue on his/her route and return you home safely.

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Year 5780 By Ellis Schlossenberg, Volunteer ​ Another Year in the Jewish Calenda​ r 5779 is about to end and a New Year 5780 is about to begin on Sept 29, 2019. Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year is one of my favorite times of the year. Fall, is truly the beginning of the most beautiful time of the year--at least in my opinion, and since I am writing this article, I guess that is true. It is the closing of the baseball season (even though it won’t end until November) and the beginning of the football and hockey season, which will all end in disappointing endings for all the local teams. Of course, I am being Mr. Negativity, but what have I truly had to root for since 1983? Bah Humbug!!

Of course, as I have stated it is the beginning of the Jewish Holidays, more specifically Rosh Hashanah. It has and will always be my favorite holiday. At the synagogue, it is a time that I get to see many people who I haven’t seen in a year. You could say I need to attend shul (synagogue) more often and I should, but that's what Yom Kippur (day of atonement) is for, to wash away (repent for all my sins, whether I did them or not). It is also a time when my immediate family gathers at my younger cousin Ellen’s house (only by two months, but she has this habit of reminding me I am older), but certainly not the oldest of all my cousins or siblings. (Yes, I am the baby.)

We talk and eat and EAT and EAT. It is one of two times a year that my sister makes the BEST chopped liver of any chopped liver, I have ever eaten! It is very high in cholesterol, so I make sure I take two pills in the morning since I will be feasting later that day. We have ​ ​ challah, apples with honey, brisket, chicken, different kugels (noodle dishes), vegetables, and my Aunt Carolyn’s, Tzimmes, which is a mixture of carrots, potatoes, prunes (which I could do without) and beef short ribs and many other ingredients you would have to look up. I won’t even get into . SUCH A FEAST. Most important, it is a holiday of reminiscing of past Rosh Hashanahs, of grandparents, parents, aunts and uncles and my late wife Anne, all people loved, that are no longer with us. It is all good and remembering the good times is always a good thing. To my Kensington Club family and my fellow co-workers who are all like family to me, whether you celebrate or not, I wish you a Shanah Tovah Umetukah, a very good and sweet new year!

In Friendship and Love, Ellis

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Caregiver Resource The National Research Summit on Care, Services, and Supports for Persons with Dementia and Their Caregivers was a 2-day meeting in 2019 at NIH, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and private sector organizations. You can access the videos and presentations by clicking on these links.

SUMMIT ARCHIVE ONLINE

Day 1 Videocast Archive: https://videocast.nih.gov/summary.asp?Live=26257&bhcp=1 ​

Day 2 Videocast Archive: https://videocast.nih.gov/summary.asp?Live=26261&bhcp=1 ​