Kensington Club News [email protected] September/October 2019 Volume 8, Issue 8
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Gorlitz Kensington Club@Parklawn Jewish Council for the Aging® Ann L. Bronfman Center 12320 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 255-4204 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 apple 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 apples 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 Johnny Appleseed, 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 pie, apple cake, apple crisp 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 Apple Pie 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 KENSINGTON CLUB NEWS - SEPT/OCT 2019 PAGE 2 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 dessert 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. sugar 1 c. canned pumpkin (not pie filling) pumpkin pie 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. KENSINGTON CLUB NEWS - SEPT/OCT 2019 PAGE 3 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) KENSINGTON CLUB NEWS - SEPT/OCT 2019 PAGE 4 ● 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. KENSINGTON CLUB NEWS - SEPT/OCT 2019 PAGE 5 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.