Leisure World News May 5, 2017 • Published Twice a Month • www.residents.lwmc.com/lwnews OF MARYLAND Board of Directors Club Celebrates Approves Resolutions Arbor Day with Tree by Maureen Freeman, upgrades. Leisure World News The existing game room, Planting which has several pool tables he Leisure World and a poker table, will convert Community Corporation to meeting room space and will T board of directors include new paint, a lighting approved several resolutions at upgrade and a room divider. its April 25 meeting. MedStar Lease Clubhouse II Renovations The board authorized Leisure The board approved a 2018 World general manager Kevin maintenance fund payment for Flannery to complete an oper- fitness center and game room ating agreement and lease with renovations in Clubhouse II. MedStar Health, which has With the projected August leased the medical center on completion of a new fitness North Leisure World Boulevard center in the clubhouse, the since 2013. existing fitness center will The proposed new lease become a game room with would run from January 2018 Garden and Environmental Club president Mary Ann Steele, left, and outgoing new carpet, paint and lighting ➤ to page 3 Club president Peggy Reynolds shovel mulch around a newly planted Bloodgood Japanese maple tree April 28. Photo by Stacy Smith, Leisure World News New MedStar Manager by Stacy Smith, Leisure World News real focal point, because every- body drives through here. The esident tree lovers and first thing they see is this area,” Focuses on Integrative guests joined the Garden said Aaron Tenley, grounds R and Environmental Club maintenance. Health for an educational program Two firs and a redbud tree by Stacy Smith, Leisure World News As part of this effort, the and tree planting to celebrate located nearby are on the decline, medical center recently transi- National Arbor Day April 28. so the new tree will help to keep he MedStar Health tioned from a paper to electronic Landscaping contractor the area spruced, Tenley added. medical center’s new medical record system. The McFall & Berry Inc. planted a Bloodgood Japanese maple manager of operations, system links Leisure World’s Bloodgood Japanese maple tree trees have star-shaped leaves that T at the Trust property’s grassy produce reddish purple foliage, Kamran Hassan, said he is MedStar center to all other dedicated to bringing integrative, MedStar hospitals and in-patient area near the intersection of the especially in spring and fall. The high-quality care to Leisure facilities – a useful upgrade in Georgia Avenue Gate entrance tree will mature to about 15-20 World residents. He joined the service because Leisure World and Leisure World Boulevard. feet tall. “We’re trying to make this a center’s staff March 6. residents constitute a third of ➤ to page 4 His vision for the medical MedStar Montgomery medical center on North Leisure World center’s patient base, Hassan said. Boulevard is to combine “high- When a patient visits another quality providers with high- MedStar facility, Leisure Outdoor Pool Reopens quality level staff, and make it World’s MedStar has access to very inviting and friendly for resi- the medical records from the For what you need to know about dents to come in, so that they can patient’s hospital trip or medical the outdoor pool before its May 27 get seamless healthcare services,” opening, see page 40. he said. ➤ to page 4

Governance & Information..... 6 Sports, Games & Thoughts & Opinions...... 8 Scoreboards...... 40 Events & Entertainment...... 10 Classes & Seminars...... 46 residents.lwmc.com Movie Schedule...... 14 Calendar of Events...... 49 Formerly lwmc.com, the website Health & Fitness...... 16 Governance Meeting still contains meeting agendas Schedules...... 49 INSIDE Clubs, Groups & and minutes, notices and other Organizations...... 20 Classifieds...... 52 community information. Club Trips Listing...... 37 ■■Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) Learn to Take Great Digital Photos by Arthur N. Popper graphic experience, take better pictures, the Rossmoor Camera or most residents, Club, in collaboration with the the words “Brownie,” Center for Lifelong Learning F “Instamatic,” and “Kodak (CLL), presents an eight-week Moment” bring back fond course on digital photography. memories of taking snapshots The series is geared to very basic with simple cameras. During the digital camera users, and every Brownie days, one had to take the class discusses how the partic- film to the local pharmacy and ipant can use his or her device wait days till it was developed, consistent with the session’s only to discover that many images topic. did not come out well. The course, which begins in Today, taking pictures with June, is designed to address digital cameras can be as easy residents’ questions on how to as with the Brownie, but the take photographs using almost results are available instantly, and every type of device imaginable, pictures can be retaken until they including smartphones, tablets meet the photographer’s expec- and any type or brand of digital tations. While in the past one had camera. to remember to take the Brownie The course is in eight sessions, on a trip, many residents always but the Camera Club has have a camera with them in the designed it so that each session form of a smartphone or other is self-contained. Thus, someone digital device. not interest in a particular type of Top: Equipment used to take digital photos. Bottom: A heron takes flight. Photos One of the real advantages of picture or who will be away for a by Lou Paley modern digital photography is few sessions will not miss out. that most devices can be used The first two classes, June 7 two classes, July 19 and 26, on provides mentors to help guide to take snapshots as done with and 14, cover basic principles of travel photography cover taking participants. an Instamatic. But, unlike in the photography, including learning pictures of broad scenes as well Additional details and regis- days of the Instamatic, the images about the features of each partici- as people. The last class, Aug. 2, tration information can be found can be enhanced with simple- pant’s device. The June 21 and 28 returns to the outdoor photog- in Community Classes and Semi- to-use but very sophisticated classes are about indoor photog- raphy and focuses on taking nars section on page 48. software built into the camera or raphy; residents learn how to take pictures of action scenes, such as For more information about smartphone. pictures of family and events, grandchildren and animals. the course or the Rossmoor While we do carry digital as well as photograph moving Each class is taught by Camera Club, contact Louis Paley cameras with us, most of us don’t objects. a different member of the at (cautiousphotographer@ really know how to use the device The July 12 class covers Rossmoor Camera Club, all of gmail.com) or (301-598-2493). to take the best possible pictures. outdoor photography in which who have much experience in For more information about To help residents, and partic- participants learn how to photo- photography, especially digital all CLL courses and lectures, see ularly those with minimal photo- graph landscapes. 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Board➤ beginning January 2018. from page 1 It also authorized the through December 2022. Government Affairs Advisory May 18: Health and MedStar’s 2018 rent would be Committee to send Montgomery $450,9978, an estimated $1.86 County’s representatives in Wellness Expo monthly credit per residential Congress letters supporting H.R. unit per month. 1684, a bill directing the Federal Emergency Management Other Approvals Agency to help condominiums, The board also approved a homeowners associations and three-year contract extension housing cooperatives become with Stansbury Cleaning eligible for disaster assistance.

Residents and exhibitors pack the Crystal Ballroom at the 2016 Health and Well- Bus Route 201 to ness Expo. Photo by Leisure World News he annual Health and Wellness Expo is on Thursday, May 18, Continue Normal Hours from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Clubhouse I Crystal Ballroom. by Leisure World News on hold. Current 201 riders T More than 50 exhibitors run preventive health screenings will be provided with updated and interactive workshops, including yoga, Zumba Gold, meditation to he Maryland information as changes occur. relieve stress, and a study of hidden layers in art works. Attendees can Transportation Route 201 runs between look forward to free massages, a caricaturist, and consultations with T Authority’s (MTA) Montgomery County and the several social community organizations. Admission to the Expo is free express commuter bus route Baltimore-Washington Inter- and includes many free giveaways and raffle prizes. 201, which was scheduled to national Thurgood Marshall A grand finale show at 3 p.m. in Clubhouse II features the Seth eliminate mid-day, weekend, Airport (BWI). Known to Kibel Quintet performing jazz, swing and klezmer music, with blues and holiday service beginning some as “the ICC bus,” it uses and jazz vocalist Jenny Langer. Pre-register for this show at the Club- May 1, will continue to operate the Intercounty Connector, house E&R office in Clubhouse I with a payment of $7 (checks only, as normal until further notice. Maryland Route 200, as payable to JRLW). MTA’s proposed plans to its main route between the The Health and Wellness Expo is co-sponsored by the JRLW divide the current service into county and the airport. A and the Bender Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington’s two smaller routes, Route 200 one-way fare for seniors for Coming of Age Program. Neil Ross is JRLW’s chair for the event. and Route 201, has been placed the 50-mile trip is $4. – Jonas Weiss

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➤ Tree➤ Planting outgoing Club president Peggy MedStar the model, and Hassan has from page 1 Reynolds when the club meets from page 1 invited him to stop by the The Garden and Environ- again in September, has been an appointment. medical center to offer sugges- mental Club celebrated its first avid gardener all her life. “We can look at their history, tions and recommendations for Arbor Day tree planting in 1988; “I have a little bit of farmer in their notes prior to their visit, its implementation. the dawn redwood tree they me,” she said. “I’ve always had [and] can be fully prepared Recognizing many service planted still sits at the corner a garden. We [Steele and her when they come to their provider competitors in the of the Administration Building husband] were the kind of people appointment,” Hassan said, region, the center is trying to parking lot near the golf pro that planted tomato plants out adding “it’s integrated medicine; attract more residents to its shop. among the shrubs in front of the that’s what we’re trying to do.” facility. The Club has planted a tree apartment building.” Hassan particularly likes the “On a weekly basis, we might every year on Arbor Day since Landscaping contractor Center for Successful Aging’s be seeing 350 to 380 patients then. Residents walking through McFall & Berry Inc. provided model of care that is used by a week,” Hassan said. “That’s Leisure World who come upon a the educational program and MedStar Good Samaritan okay; I know we have the poten- tree with a plaque can expect the refreshments, and has sponsored Hospital in Baltimore. The tial to do more, especially with Club planted it at some point. the event since 2005. The Club model aims to address age-re- some of our specialty docs here.” “The grounds here are so purchased the tree this year with lated conditions with care coor- In January, the medical center beautiful and they take such funds from the Annual Spring dinated among doctors, nurses, brought in Dr. Lacartia Best, a good care of them, and to think Tea. therapists and other caregivers dermatologist, and Dr. Hetal that this one little organization National Arbor Day has been — all in one location. Kathrotiya-Mago, a podiatrist, has contributed so many beau- celebrated every year on the last MedStar has most of the as well as a new rehabilitation tiful trees to the Leisure World Friday of April since 1872, and is medical providers – from physi- director, Dionne Hawkins, MPT. grounds is just phenomenal,” designated as a day to encourage cians to social workers – it needs Hassan came to Leisure said incoming Club president individuals and groups to plant on staff at the Leisure World World from MedStar Health in Mary Ann Steele. trees in their communities. location to create this model of Columbia, and has been with The Garden and Environ- Montgomery County has been care, and Hassan is confident the MedStar organization since mental Club regularly collabo- recognized as a “Tree City” by the it will work well for Leisure December 2015. rates with McFall & Berry Inc. National Arbor Day Foundation World patients, who often have In January, Leisure World’s and LW grounds maintenance to for 21 years, according to the multiple, complex health issues. MedStar Health medical center “inform people and our members Foundation’s website. Dr. George Hennawi, a geron- transitioned from MedStar of horticultural issues and learn A Tree City must meet four tologist and lead physician at Medical Group to MedStar a littler bit more about flowers, criteria outlined by the Founda- Good Samaritan’s Center for Ambulatory Services, a new plants and gardening,” Steele tion and the National Association Successful Aging, is attending management group subdivision said. of State Foresters. an upcoming Health Advisory of MedStar.

4 | Leisure World News May 5, 2017 May 5, 2017 Leisure World News | 5 GOVERNANCE & Information ❒❒Emergency Preparedness Advisory Committee Dial 301-598-1313 Emergency Protocol for recorded Daily Events During Thunder and 2017 Broadcast Schedule - Channel 974 Lightning Executive Committee meetings are broadcast on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday the week after the meeting. Board of Direc- by David Darr • On open water – Get to tors meetings are broadcast on Monday, Wednesday and Friday land and find shelter the week after the meeting. All broadcasts are at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. he Federal Emergency immediately. Management Agency Executive Committee Meeting Board of Directors Meeting T offers useful information During a Storm The May 12 meeting airs on The May 23 meeting airs on about how individuals • Use a battery-charged May 17, 18 and 19. May 29, May 31 and June 2. can prepare and protect device to listen to news themselves during severe sources for updates, or weather. consider purchasing a The Leisure World area has NOAA Weather Radio. Group Email Addresses already experienced severe Search “NOAA Weather Residents wishing to contact Leisure World Management, the LWCC weather, and will likely have Radio” for online sources. Board of Directors, or the Executive Committee may send an email more storms throughout the • Avoid contact with corded to the appropriate email address listed below. It will automatically be spring and summer. phones and devices. forwarded to all members of that group who have an email address on Cordless and wireless record. Know the Terms phones not connected to Messages to any of the email groups should pertain only to the Severe Thunderstorm wall outlets are okay to management and operation of Leisure World trust properties, services, Watch – tells you when and use. or activities. Please do not send emails to all three addresses, as there where severe thunderstorms • Avoid contact with will be a duplication of recipients and will not result in a faster response are likely to occur. Listen to electrical equipment or to your question or comment. Messages pertaining to mutuals or WTOP (103.5 FM) or other plugged-in cords. Unplug anything else which Management, the Board of Directors, or Executive sources of local news for appliances and other Committee does not control should also not be sent to these groups. updates. electrical items. The group email addresses are: Severe Thunderstorm • Avoid contact with • LWMC Management - [email protected] Warning – issued when plumbing. • LWCC Board of Directors - [email protected] severe weather has been • Stay away from windows reported by spotters or indi- and doors. • LWCC Executive Committee - [email protected] cated by radar. • Do not lie on concrete Warnings indicate immi- floors, and do not lean nent danger to life and prop- against concrete walls. erty to those in the path of • Avoid natural lightning May 18: MVA Mobile the storm. Listen for updates rods such as a tall, on your NOAA Weather Radio isolated tree in an open or other battery-powered area. Office Returns device. • Avoid hilltops, open eed to do business with Maryland’s Motor Vehicle fields, the beach and open Administration? The MVA on Wheels returns to Leisure Before a Storm water. World on Thursday, May 18. • Prepare an emergency kit • Take shelter in a sturdy N The van will be located in the Clubhouse II parking lot, where and a communications building. the hours of operation are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. plan. • Avoid contact with Services offered include renewal of non-commercial driv- • Postpone outdoor anything metal. er’s licenses, Maryland photo identification cards and vehicle activities. • If you are driving, try to registration. You also can obtain a duplicate driver’s license, a • Find shelter inside a safely exit the roadway, certified copy of a driving record, disability placards, substitute building or hardtop and park the vehicle. Stay stickers, return tags and duplicate registrations, as well as apply automobile. in the vehicle with the for a change of address. • Close window blinds, emergency flashers on If you need to register to vote and/or want to register as an shades and/or curtains. until the heavy rain stops. organ donor, you can do that at the mobile office, too. • Unplug electronic equipment. Visit (www.ready.gov) for details about preparing for If you are: thunderstorms and lightning. May 20: Shredding • In a forest – Try to find he next Community Shredding Day has been rescheduled a low area under a thick For additional information for Saturday, May 20, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. growth of small trees. about preparing for weather T Shredding trucks will be located in the Administration • In an open area – Go to a and other emergencies, visit Building parking lot. low place such as a ravine. (www.fema.gov). – Leisure World News

6 | Leisure World News May 5, 2017 May 5, 2017 Leisure World News | 7 THOUGHTS & OPINIONS: From Our Residents Attendees were, however, informed that “providing better Additional A Few Things to Remember space for employees was not a Information Relevance: Make sure that your submission is relevant to factor in the project purpose.” the LW community as a whole and not to just Such an assurance makes no about Carbon one person, mutual, or organization. sense, since “providing better Monoxide in LW Respect: Remember that your opinion is about ideas, not space” (or variations thereof) he April 7 issue of Leisure individuals, and please avoid personal attacks. was put forward in writing by management in the February World News contained a Brevity: Being concise will ensure that your opinion will 2017 board agenda packet. brief article concerning have maximum impact. T Further, if providing space is carbon monoxide detectors in Accuracy: Document all factual assertions. Opinions that not the purpose of spending high-rise buildings. At the end are backed up with facts are more powerful, somewhere between $5 million of that article was a very brief but only if the facts are accurate. and more than $7 million of description of an incident that prompted the stepped-up efforts Ownership: All submissions are subject to editing but you the residents’ money, then to improve carbon monoxide will have the opportunity to approve the edits what is the purpose? And, why detection. I attended the before publication. is the 20,000 square foot new building preferred over reno- March 16 meeting of the Health Opinions are strictly those of the writers vating the 16,000 square foot Advisory Committee, where existing building? this incident was extensively alternative, as the writer notes, Perhaps, then, these cogent discussed, and all present were Administration is a situation potentially analo- issues can be addressed by both quite concerned that a tragedy gous to the Silver Spring Transit management and the board prior had possibly been averted by Building Project Center debacle, in which costs to our descent into what other- the fortunate coincidence of an Needs Clarity far exceeded faulty initial and wise looks like a financial and unrelated 911 call. I obtained interim estimates. Avoiding a conceptual abyss. factual information from a he April 21 Thoughts & similar situation here at Leisure – David Katz report supplied by Jim Resnick, Opinions submission World is imperative. program manager for Senior Leisure World management T (“LW Residents Deserve An Attitude of Outreach and Education, Accurate Information”) is likely should end the current confu- Montgomery County Fire and to provoke concern among sion by providing a final esti- Gratitude Rescue Service, and I would like Leisure World residents. The mate based on clearly defined to provide more details to my writer cites three different professional criteria. Of course, he Leisure World Golf fellow residents. sources for the total cost of the it is still an “estimate” and actual Program this spring has At 3 a.m. on March 9, an new Administration Building final costs will no doubt differ, T gone through a major ambulance responded to a 911 project — documents distributed but further project-related change with the retirement of call in a Leisure World high-rise. at the September 2016 LWCC activities should be delayed until our golf professional and the When ambulance personnel board meeting, the March 29 the community has such a docu- acquisition of a new one. In my entered the lobby of the high- community meeting, and the ment at its disposal. opinion, this has been a seamless rise, their carbon monoxide April 7 edition of Leisure World Even more urgent is the need transition and we should detectors alarmed and indicated News. These sources provide for management clarification of acknowledge the entire Golf 250 ppm (parts per million) of three different cost estimates, the other issue that was raised, Program staff. They always do carbon monoxide in the lobby ranging from $5.2 to $7.25 namely, the actual purpose of the an outstanding job and, although air. (OSHA standards call for a million. new building. Here again, the lack most golf course operations maximum of 50 ppm averaged I believe we need an authori- of consistency is disconcerting. involve similar activities, each over an eight-hour period.) The tative final estimate so residents According to the writer’s has its unique systems and carbon monoxide source was a and their LWCC board represen- account, no such rationale was procedures. water heater in the garage area. tatives can make an informed forthcoming at the March 29 For example, an employee who Elevated carbon monoxide levels judgment about the financial meeting, so it is difficult to see is relatively new to Leisure World were found in the hallways two impact on the community. The the point of the meeting itself. quickly learned all the systems, floors above the lobby but no procedures and reporting neces- carbon monoxide was found Submitting an Item to sary for running the Pro Shop inside any resident’s unit. The and proceeded to do so during resident who had originally Thoughts & Opinions the interim period between Golf called 911 was not affected by the 1. Submissions must be emailed to [email protected] or Pros. In addition, this employee carbon monoxide. delivered to the LW News Office. has helped the new Golf Pro get The assistant general manager up to speed. for facilities and services, in a 2. Receipt of submissions will be confirmed by email or I am an inveterate golfer and communication to the presidents telephone. I think we’re lucky to have such of all high-rise mutuals, stated 3. Submissions must state the writer’s name, address, telephone a proficient Golf Program staff. I that the source of the carbon number, and email address, if any, but if the material is encourage all my fellow residents monoxide was a broken water published, it will include only the writer’s name. to come to the golf course, meet heater flue vent. She further 4. LW News cannot guarantee when or if a submission will be the staff, and, if you’re not a stated that management is published. golfer, you might just want to try researching ways to improve it out! 5. See LW News Guidelines and Board Standing Rules detection of carbon monoxide – Doug Allston at www.residents.lwmc.com. and recommended that, until 8 | Leisure World News May 5, 2017 more is known about carbon monoxide detection and moni- toring capability in Leisure Starting to World high-rises, management Is the Idea of is encouraged to monitor carbon monoxide levels with hand-held Grow devices and install detectors, Moving on You? where possible. Frequent inspec- tion of flues and other connec- tions to gas-fired equipment was also recommended. I believe that all Leisure World high-rises heat their common areas with gas-fired furnaces and gas-fired water heaters are also prevalent, especially in the common areas. In this case, we were lucky that no residents were affected, but I and the Health Paulette Tievy Advisory Committee, and I suspect other residents, are very Direct: 301.651.3082 concerned it took an unrelated, Office: 301.681.0550 3 a.m. 911 call to discover a Email: [email protected] potential problem in all high- www.myhomesdb.com/paulette rises. If it hadn’t been discovered then, the carbon monoxide levels If the idea of moving is starting to “grow” on you, allow me to show you how might have gotten much higher, I can help that idea blossom. Whether you are buying or selling, it helps to with possibly tragic results. get as much information as possible. Hurry! The spring market is here! I encourage all residents of Call me for a free consultation today! high-rise buildings to immedi- ately ask their building manage- High-rise, Mid-rise, Townhouse, Garden, and Single Family ment about the status of carbon Properties Starting in the Mid $50,000’s monoxide detection in their building. – Sandra McLeskey Listing & Selling In LW Since 1989

May 5, 2017 Leisure World News | 9 EVENTS & Entertainment ■■Education and Recreation Department May 12: Community Spring Walk alking is good for “Daily Stretches Before and accompany walkers to assist if Gather a group of friends you! Friday, May After Exercising” handout needed. The E&R Department or come meet some new ones. W12, is the date of the available to residents. will provide healthy refresh- Join your friends and neigh- semi-annual walkathon in The group will then depart ments (and a few treats) in bors for this healthy social Leisure World sponsored by to walk the 3.2-mile perimeter Clubhouse I after the walk. event; sign up today! the E&R Department. road of Leisure World. Please Walkers will assemble in stop by the E&R office at ■■Education and Recreation Department Clubhouse I’s Crystal Ball- Clubhouse I to register; the fee room at 8 a.m. for a pre-walk is $1. stretch and warm-up led by A water station will be set Spring Recital Jate, a personal trainer at the up at the halfway mark and he E&R Department May 26, at 6 p.m., also in the Fitness Center and star of the the Amateur Radio Club will is pleased to welcome Crystal Ballroom. T back students from Academy Music, located in the Academy Music for their Olney, offers private music spring recital. Students of all lessons for students of all ages ages perform piano and vocal and levels of experience. Music pieces for your enjoyment instructors are available to in the Clubhouse I Crystal teach a variety of instruments, Ballroom. including piano, voice, violin, There are several opportu- viola, cello and guitar. nities to see and hear these There is no charge to talented students. On Sunday, attend one or all of the recital May 21, performances begin sessions, but registration is at 3, 4:30 and 6 p.m. Each required. Registration begins session of recitals features on Tuesday, May 9 at 8:30 different students and different a.m. Drop by the E&R office in piano and vocal pieces. Clubhouse I or call (301-598- Photo by Leisure World News Students of the Academy 1300) to sign up for the recital Music also perform on Friday, session(s) of your choice.

■■Fireside Forum ■■Hadassah May and June May 24: Yesodot Dance Programs Troupe Performance by Jonas Weiss June 4 Forum by Barbara Eisen ington, D.C., area to attend On Sunday, June 4, Dr. Israeli Dance Festivals. n Sunday, May 7, Carla Easter of the National adassah is pleased to Refreshments are served author David O. Institutes of Health discusses present the Yesodot after the performance. The O Stewart discusses his the short but immortal life H Dance Troupe on admission price is $3 per latest book on the mystery of Henrietta Lacks, and the Wednesday, May 24, at 7:30 person, check only, payable surrounding Babe history, science and p.m. in the to Hadassah. Ruth’s 1918 World politics associated with Clubhouse II Send checks Series win for the her cell line, known as auditorium. to Janet Lazar Boston Red Sox. HeLa. The troupe at (15311 Stewart Scientists have is composed Beaverbrook Ct., explores the been using this cell of teens in Silver Spring, corruption of line for over 60 grades nine MD 20906) by the 1920’s, years to achieve through 12 in Wednesday, including many medical the Washington, May 17. Prohibi- advances. Lacks’ D.C., area If you need tion-flouting story is explored in a who perform a a ride to the bootleggers and the book by Rebecca Skloot and variety of dances performance or Yesodot Dance Troupe. Photo Black Sox scandal, which a recently released HBO film representing are able to take courtesy Israeli Dance Festival tarnished the great Amer- starring Oprah Winfrey. The different aspects others, please ican ballgame. host for Easter is Lois Jordan. of Israel. contact Janet at The speaker is hosted by Fireside Forum programs Yesodot performs locally (301-598-4066) or (lazarjl@ Stu Lillard. are held at 2:30 p.m. in the for Jewish groups and also verizon.net). Clubhouse II auditorium. travels outside of the Wash- All residents are welcome. 10 | Leisure World News May 5, 2017 ■■Ballroom Dance Club May 27: Get Nostalgic with The Retro-Rockets by Joyce Hendrix history of over 200 years and The group resides in the see what we are all about. Make have played backup for Otis greater Baltimore area and plays your reservations prior to the he next dance is Saturday, Redding, The Plat- throughout the Wash- dance with Irmgard Patrick at May 27, from 7:30-10:30 ters, Chubby Checker, ington, D.C., Mary- (301-598-2984). T p.m., in the Clubhouse I Ethel Ennis and land and Virginia Dance attire is dressy, with Crystal Ballroom. The band of Conway Twitty. region. Iris Hirsch is dresses or pantsuits suggested the month for May is The Retro- The current five also a songwriter and for the ladies and coats and ties Rockets, a group extremely members have been was recently named for the gentlemen. Feel free to popular with the baby boomers together since 2013. one of Baltimore’s bring snacks for your table. A of Leisure World. Glenn Bullion is lead best local female cash bar is available serving Formed in 2007, The vocalist and guitarist; musicians in Balti- your beverage of choice. Retro-Rockets comprises five Skip Harrison plays more by CBS Local. New members may still musicians playing and singing bass; Iris Hirsch The Club hopes join for $10 per person for the music primarily from the ‘50s, is lead vocals; Bob to see all ballroom remainder of the year’s dances, ‘60s and ‘70s in a wide variety Jones is “the drum guy;” and dancers and interested baby monthly, through November. of musical styles. The five Charles Smith plays saxophone. boomers participating at the Admittance to each dance is $10 members have a combined Both Harrison and Smith sing dance. If you haven’t danced per person for members, $15 for professional performance backup vocals. with us, please come out and non-members.

■■Education and Recreation Department ■■Education and Recreation Department May 28: Duke May 30: Broadway Ellington Piano Musicals That Have Ensemble Faded Away n Sunday, May 28, at and inspire a passion for teve Friedman returns to Spend the afternoon going down 4:30 p.m., students arts and learning in talented Clubhouse I on Tuesday, memory lane with the backstage O from the Duke Ellington students who might not other- May 30, at 1:30 p.m. stories of musicals you may School of the Arts’ Piano wise have an opportunity to S for this continuing series of remember. Ensemble present a program develop their artistic skills. programs on the history of A Washington, D.C., resident, featuring a range of musical Students come from every Broadway. This time, through Friedman is a trained classical genres. Selections performed section of the District. Each song and lecture, he delves into tenor and has performed many include “Slavonic Dance” by auditions for the opportunity how some Broadway musicals musical theater roles from Anton Dvorak, “Sonata for to attend the school and must have faded away. “Camelot” and “Damn Yankees” Four Hands” by Poulenc, maintain a satisfactory GPA Some musicals were great to “Sweeney Todd.” It was “Wedding Day at Trolhauen” in regular academic studies to hits in their time and created through performing in musicals by Grieg, as well as some jazz participate in their arts classes. pop songs we heard on the and his love of musical theater selections. This performance, sponsored radio. Yet tastes and times have that he developed a desire This past March, the by the E&R Department, prom- changed. What are some of the to lecture on the history and Ensemble attended the World- ises to be another outstanding great musicals that have become development of the Broadway Strides OnStage New Orleans program by the Duke Ellington rarely seen treasures? Was it musical. Heritage Festival, where the students. Tickets are $7 per one of your favorites? You may Tickets are $5 per person and Ensemble received gold in the person, check or credit card be surprised to recall the shows are on sale in the E&R offices in competition. (MC, VISA, Discover) if over you saw that today are nothing Clubhouse I and II. Please bring The mission of the Duke $10. They are on sale in both more than wonderful memories. your Leisure World ID. Ellington School of the Arts in clubhouses. Please bring your Washington, D.C., is to nurture Leisure World ID. Coming in 2017 Please, No Cash The E&R Department is pleased to provide the following programs. May 28, 4:30 p.m. Duke Ellington School of Arts Student The E&R offices in Clubhouse I and II do not accept cash Performance payment for programs or activities it sponsors. Payment can May 30, 1:30 p.m. Steven Friedman: Broadway Musicals be made by check payable to LWMC. Or, if That Have Faded Away $10 or more, payment can also be made with a credit card (MasterCard, Visa June 8, 7 p.m. Jose Sacín Trio, opera or Discover). June 21, 7:30 p.m. Olney Concert Band Summer Concert When paying for programs June 30, 7 p.m. Eunbi Kim, pianist or events sponsored by Leisure July 7, 1:30 p.m. Steven Friedman, Broadway History World clubs and organizations, July 8, 7:30 p.m. Rock & Roll Relics, Dance payment can only be made by July 18, 7 p.m. Richard Miller, guitarist check, payable to that club or Watch Leisure World News for more information on these and other organization. upcoming programs throughout the year.

May 5, 2017 Leisure World News | 11 ■■Leisure World Chorale June 3: Chorale Performance by Sandra McLeskey Traveling Tappers,” a dance group composed of residents, o you like show tunes? will also perform. How about music Tickets for the concert D from your youth? are $5 (checks only, payable If the answer to either of to Leisure World Chorale) these questions is “yes,” and can be obtained at the then get your ticket now for Clubhouse I E&R office begin- the Leisure World Chorale ning Tuesday, May 9. concert, scheduled for The Chorale is a singing Saturday, June 3, at 7 p.m. in group composed mostly the Clubhouse II auditorium. of residents that rehearse The Chorale will perform weekly in Clubhouse I. The many selections from Irving group usually performs in Berlin and Rodgers and senior centers and nursing Hammerstein musicals. homes or assisted living Additional songs performed facilities, but we felt that the include a gospel version of Leisure World community the ‘70s hit “Bridge Over would enjoy hearing our Troubled Water,” and the music, especially since we spiritual, “Dry Bones.” “The really enjoy singing it!

■■Education and Recreation Department June 8: Baritone Jose Sacín he E&R Department Zarzuela such as Don Juan in has a very special “El Barberillo de Lavapies” T performance for Leisure and Querubini in “El Duo de World opera lovers, and all La Africana.” music lovers, by baritone Locally, he also performs Jose Sacín. This special in productions by the Teatro performance is on Thursday, Lirico of D.C. and the Balti- June 8, at 7 p.m. in the more Musicales. Clubhouse II auditorium. Aside from his perfor- Known for his expressive mances in opera and voice of “liquid gold and the Zarzuela, Sacín is committed stage presence of a lion” (DC to sharing his love and Theatre Scene), Peruvian knowledge of opera with native Jose Sacín is one of adults and children. He is South America’s leading bari- artistic director of Opera tones of today. Nova, a non-profit opera He has performed and organization whose mission is collaborated with the leading to promote, foster, sponsor, figures of the opera and educate and develop the music world, including a understanding, taste, and love memorable performance for of opera and its constituent Pope Benedict XVI alongside arts throughout our diverse Placido Domingo at Nationals community. Sacín is also Stadium in Washington, D.C. the music director of Opera He has worked with Camerata of Washington. numerous opera compa- D.C., another non-profit nies both here and abroad, dedicated to bringing opera to including the Washington everyone. National Opera, Opera de Tickets are only $8 for what Lima, Baltimore Opera promises to be an outstanding and Opera Camerata of show. They go on sale on Washington, D.C. Sacín is Tuesday, May 9, at 8:30 a.m. particularly known for his in both E&R offices. Please appearances in Spanish bring your Leisure World ID.

12 | Leisure World News May 5, 2017 ■ ■Arts In Motion (AIM) I WILL Why Café AIM Works often pretend to understand what people say. Even when by York Van Nixon III time on Friday, June 9. Pepe my surroundings are quiet, Gonzalez brings his 12-piece it can be hard to esidents often ask what Latin Jazz band for a night of the secret is to the unforgettable music. Tickets R success of Café AIM and are $20 and available from HEAR other events sponsored by Arts the Clubhouse I E&R office My wife says that In Motion. Well, the answer is beginning Monday, May 15. The our relationship would be confidential, but if you can keep price includes hors d’oeuvres so much a secret, all you have to do is and snacks. Cocktails begin at perch yourself in the lobby of 6 p.m., and the show starts at 7 BETTER Clubhouse I or II. p.m. if she didn’t have to repeat The mum-word: diversity. herself so often. That’s right. The olio of human Lavenia Nesmith Quartet BETTER HEARING possibility is as near as the kalei- Lavenia Nesmith enthralled THIS YEAR EVENT is our year. I’m doing it doscope of diners in the Terrace Café AIM’s audience with for us. Room. Could it be senior citi- her voice last December. She May 23–25 zenship is the glue that adheres returns on Friday, July 14. Space is limited — call today to schedule an appointment! disparate perspectives of human Tickets are $20 and available experience? If not, maybe it is from the Clubhouse I E&R office art’s ability to ease cognitive beginning Monday, June 12. The dissonance sometimes expe- price includes hors d’oeuvres 301.637.7238 $500 Off rienced when looking through and snacks. Cocktails begin at Wheaton • 3913 Ferrara Dr an AGX5, 7, or 9 two-device system a window with the variety of 6 p.m., and the show starts at 7 Rockville • 2403 Research Blvd, Expires 5/31/17. humanity on the other side, p.m. Ste 100 instead of your bathroom mirror Ticket payment for each event HearingHealthCareInc.com before a shave or makeup. is by check only, payable to AIM. Complimentary Hearing HealthCare, Inc. Consultation Pepe Gonzalez Latin Jazz Band To join or view upcoming Doctors of Audiology with free clean and check of Afro-Cuban jazz comes to shows, visit our website at Serving the community for over 20 years current hearing instruments Leisure World for the first (AimArts.net). Expires 5/31/17.

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(O) 301-598-7500 Free brochures, Comps, Layouts, Info Direct: 301-518-3834 [email protected] Website: MaynardTurow.LNF.com May 5, 2017 Leisure World News | 13 ■■Education and Recreation Department ■■Education and Recreation Department May 6: ‘My Big Fat Thursday Afternoon at the Movies May 25: ‘Mr. Church’ Greek Wedding 2’ he E&R Department Henry Joseph Church (Eddie he April 30 showing of “My is pleased to present Murphy) wins the hearts of mom Big fat Greek Wedding 2” has T “Thursday Afternoon at Marie Brody (Natascha McEl- T been re-scheduled for Saturday, the Movies.” Films are shown hone) and daughter Charlie (Britt May 6, at 2 p.m. in the Clubhouse II at 1 p.m. in the Clubhouse II Robertson) through his cooking, auditorium. Auditorium. On Thursday, May establishing a bond that lasts Please bring your ticket for 25, the presentation long beyond Marie’s entrance. If you do not have your is “Mr. Church” death and Charlie’s ticket any more, E&R will honor all (2016, 1 hour 44 childhood. purchaser names at the door. minutes, comedy/ Thursday movie drama, PG-13 for screenings are for thematic elements). your enjoyment; Free tickets, limit there is no charge. Be two per person, are sure to pick up your ■■LW Association for African American Culture required and can be ticket(s) in advance (LWAAAC) obtained from the if you plan to attend. E&R office in either Please note: No one Clubhouse I or II, will be seated after 1 May 26: ‘The Help’ beginning Tuesday, p.m. by Patricia Means during the 1962 Civil Rights May 9, at 8:30 a.m. Donations to help Movement in Jackson, Missis- Please bring your cover the expenses ll residents are invited to sippi. To become a legitimate Leisure World ID. associated with the presentations the showing of “The Help” journalist, the young woman Hired to lend a hand to a single are gratefully accepted in the A (2011, 2 hours decides to write a mother diagnosed with cancer, available contribution basket. 26 minutes, drama, book from the point rated PG-13). The film of view of the maids, features an ensemble referred to as “the 2017 Movie Schedule cast that stars Viola help,” and exposes the Sponsored by the E&R Department Davis, Emma Stone racism they are faced Movies are FREE and shown for your enjoyment in the Clubhouse II Auditorium. and Octavia Spenser. with as they work for Please pick up your tickets (limit two per person) on the date indicated below at either “The Help” was white families. Clubhouse I or II. Please bring your Leisure World ID and remember tickets can go fast. adapted from Kathryn The movie is Show Date & Time Movie Tickets Available Stockett’s 2009 novel shown on Friday, May of the same name. 26, at 4 p.m. in the May 14, 2 p.m. Mother’s Day LIMITED The film and novel Clubhouse II audi- May 25, 1 p.m. Mr. Church May 9 recount the story of a torium. Admission June 11, 2 p.m. Spotlight May 23 young white woman is free; tickets are June 29, 1 p.m. The Light Between June 6 and aspiring journalist and her not required. Donations to cover Oceans relationship with two black maids expenses are accepted. July 20, 1 p.m. Me Before You June 20 July 30, 2 p.m. Love and Friendship July 11 Your Family is Your Aug. 17, 1 p.m. Florence Foster July 25 Jenkins Priority — and Mine. Aug. 27, 2 p.m. Hello, May Name is Aug. 8 Doris Lynn Caudle Boynton Movies are subject to change. Experience, Expertise, Understanding I have practiced law since 1982 with a focus on estate and trust planning, probate of estates CLASS & EVENT SIGN-UPS and real estate law. My goals are to honor your Sign-ups for newly advertised E&R events and wishes, to carefully cover all the possible details and to classes will be taken beginning on the Tuesday assure your and your family’s welfare. By anticipating after the date of the edition all options, you can protect your family legacy and of Leisure World News in avoid any unnecessary disputes or misunderstandings. which it appears. All sign- Consultations available in your home or in my Gaithersburg office. ups begin at 8:30 a.m. Immediate Past President, elected by 3,000-member Bar Assn. for Montgomery County, MD Rated AV by Martindale Hubbell n Wall Street Top Rated Lawyer n BAMC Law Leader in either Clubhouse I or Clubhouse II, as noted Specialties of other practice partners include: in the event or class Civil & criminal litigation n Family law n Personal injury Land use, preservation & development description. www.clifforddebelius.com n 301-840-2232 Please remember to bring your Leisure World ID. 240-499-7470 n [email protected]

14 | Leisure World News May 5, 2017 May 5, 2017 Leisure World News | 15 HEALTH & Fitness ❒❒Health Advisory Committee Carbon Monoxide Detectors Save Lives by Sandra McLeskey, RN, PhD installed. heater, and other incidences per unit. Carbon monoxide According to a 2012 post of poisoning occurred when detectors should be placed near o you have a fireplace in on the Montgomery County people inadvertently left their the source of ignition and also your unit? How about Fire and Rescue Service’s blog, car running in an attached near sleeping areas. They are D a gas furnace? If you carbon monoxide poisoning garage. available at any hardware store live in a patio home, is your kills about 500 people per During a recent incident and typically plug into an outlet garage attached to your living year in the U.S. and is the at Leisure World, a gas water and also have a 9-volt backup area? If your answer to any of leading cause of unintentional heater in a common area of battery. these questions is “yes,” your poisoning death. Carbon a high- rise was a source of If your smoke detector(s) are unit needs at least one carbon monoxide exposure can occur carbon monoxide. Since carbon more than 10 years old, they monoxide detector. in any enclosed space where a monoxide is odorless and need to be replaced. You could A persistent misconception fossil fuel is being burned. colorless, people are likely to replace them with combination exists that residents don’t need Data from the Centers for be overcome without realizing smoke/carbon monoxide detec- carbon monoxide detectors Disease Control and Prevention they are being poisoned, espe- tors that have a 10-year battery. because many of the units are shows that most exposures cially at night. Have at least one carbon all electric. But in the instances occur in residences during In an April 7 article, The monoxide detector in your cited above, there is the possi- winter months. In a recent Baltimore Sun called carbon residence if there is a possible bility of carbon monoxide case, swimmers in an indoor monoxide detectors one of the source of carbon monoxide in poisoning, and carbon pool were overcome by carbon “most cost-effective products your home. monoxide detectors should be monoxide from a gas-fired pool on the market,” at about $30

■■Stroke Support Group ■■Patients Rights Council of Leisure World May 10: Presentation by Advance Directives Knowles Apothecary Make Medical Wishes by Sally MacDonald difficult to swallow. Large pills can be remade into liquid or gel Known he next meeting of the form, and delivery to Leisure Stroke Support Group is World may be possible. by Mary Ann Johnston known regarding the medical on Wednesday, May 10, Our effort is always to care we may receive; a process T he Patients Rights very different from making at 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse II. All discover and share information residents are welcome. about stroke – its causes, avail- Council of Leisure financial decisions. Representatives from able treatments and recovery. T World will not meet in An advance directive Knowles Apothecary return, We need more volunteers to May. Our organization will should be reviewed regularly by popular demand, to give a help with telephoning members have a table at the Health and to make sure it still indi- presentation about using and/ and organizing meetings. Some Wellness Expo on Thursday, cates our wishes. The most or combining supplemental of our past active members now May 18, in Clubhouse I. Please important decision we may products with or in place of find it difficult to continue as stop by and browse our make is choosing a relative medicines. They may also much as they had. literature. or close friend to serve as our discuss problems related to The Group invites any resi- Dr. Ashlei Lowery, medical health care power of attorney, springtime allergies. dents who have or had relatives director of the Palliative Care and it is helpful to have a Members have shown an with stroke-related problems to Program at MedStar Mont- conversation with this person interest in Knowles’ ability to join us in helping stroke survi- gomery Medical Center, spoke regarding our wishes so he reformulate medicines that are vors. It is rewarding work! on medical advance directives or she understands and is in April. willing and able to follow our Lowery frequently has directives. conversations on advance The Medical Orders for GOOD TO KNOW: FILE OF LIFE directives with patients and Life Sustaining Treatment, families to be sure their or MOLST form, was also Writing your medical information on a File of Life wishes are understood. In an discussed, but Lowery card and placing it on your advance directive, we make considers the advance directive refrigerator can potentially be our wishes and thoughts to be a more powerful tool. a lifesaver in an emergency. They are free and available at the MedStar Health medical center on North Leisure World Boulevard. Leisure World News

16 | Leisure World News May 5, 2017 ELDE QUE RC ❒ TI AR ❒Health Advisory Committee U E O ® B ALFREDHOUSE 25 YEARS ASSISTED LIVING ND May 25: Rheumatologist IN MARYLA to Speak on Arthritis in Seniors by Sandra McLeskey, RN, PhD sponsors a talk by Ferris, “Arthritis – Diagnosis and o you have a bad back? Treatment for Seniors,” on Do your knees or hips Thursday, May 25, at 2 p.m. D creak or hurt? What in Clubhouse I. about your other joints, such Ferris is board-certified as shoulders and wrists? in both internal medicine As we age, we are more and rheumatology and has likely to develop osteoarthritis, many years of experience the “wear and tear” arthritis, in treating arthritis. His in our weight-bearing joints or areas of clinical interest in joints we have “overused” or are rheumatoid arthritis, injured. We may also develop osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, AT ALFREDHOUSE SYMPHONY a variety of problems in our sports medicine, autoimmune WE OFFER spine, including osteoporosis, conditions and joint pain and • 1:4 Staff to Resident Ratio spinal stenosis or a ruptured swelling. His philosophy of MENTAL • Visiting Geriatric Physician, Audiologist, Psychiatrist, HEALTH Psychologist, Dentist, Podiatrist and other disc. Any of these things can care includes partnering with MANAGEMENT therapeutic services • seriously impinge on our the patient to develop a treat- THE • RN, CNA, Med Tech on Staff HIMALAYA • Personalized care and medication management ability to enjoy life, or even ment plan to keep the person CLUB to perform the most basic healthy and meet their needs. • Meaningful engagements, activities and outings activities. Tickets are required • Compassionate care around the clock to promote well being of seniors Dr. Warren Ferris is a for this event and can • Continence Management rheumatologist at MedStar be obtained in the • Homemade meals and snacks Health medical center. The Clubhouse I E&R office begin- * One fee covers all services and amenities Health Advisory Committee ning Tuesday, May 9. CALL TO SCHEDULE YOUR TOUR TODAY (301)260-2080

May 5, 2017 Leisure World News | 17 ■■FISH (Friends in Sickness and Health) FISH Accepts Donations and Lends Equipment by Beth Leanza the office, the call will transfer need the wheelchair for more but can always use more to the E&R office. than a year, then Medicare as substitutes during times ISH is a volunteer, purchases it. when volunteers cannot do service organization Loaned Items So, if you received a wheel- their scheduled session. F that lends assistive If you have stored away chair from Medicare, no If you would like to volun- equipment, like walkers and an item such as a commode, longer need it, and it has been teer, contact the president of wheelchairs, to residents and walker or even a wheelchair, in your possession for less FISH, Beth Leanza, at (301- employees. If a person continues and you are no longer using than a year, you may return it 598-4569) to set up a training to need an item for an extended it, we encourage you to return to the supply company it was session. period of time, we are happy to or donate it to FISH. Also, rented from. One session has no regular let them keep using it. remind family members that volunteer assigned: the third The FISH office is in an item you are borrowing is Volunteers Thursday morning, from 10 Clubhouse II. Volunteers are on loan from FISH. We have many volunteers, a.m.-1 p.m. there Monday through Friday, FISH items have a sticker from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. E&R office somewhere on it that reads, staff can assist you after hours “Property of FISH” and by lending out an item or there is an inventory number Health & Fitness In Brief accepting a return or donation. included. Al-Anon Meeting: Al-Anon (for family and friends affected by alcoholism) meets Fridays at 2 p.m. at Our Lady New Phone Number Medicare and Wheelchairs of Grace Church Parish Center, near Leisure World. Enter Our phone number is If Medicare pays for a through the back door (15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring). (301-598-1345). If you call wheelchair, Medicare rents it For more information, call Bridget at (301-598-3043). when FISH is not open, or the for a year. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): Newcomers welcome. volunteer happens to be out of If a person continues to (If coming from outside Leisure World, check in at the main gate.) Meetings are Mondays at noon (Step Meeting) and ❒❒Health Advisory Committee Thursdays at 6 p.m. (Big Book) in Clubhouse I. For questions, contact Laurie at (240-558-4454). Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support: The Alzheimer’s May 25: Memory Support Group meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m. in The Inter-Faith Chapel library. For more Café Program information, call Sunny at (301-438-2446). Bereavement Support Group: Have you lost your by Lindsey Vajpeyi and Nooshin ciation to initiate a “Live spouse? Leisure World residents meet as a group to support Javan Well” resource of Alzheimer one another twice a month on Tuesdays, 3-4:30 p.m. Spon- Association’s for individuals sored by the Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) Hospice n an effort to better with early-stage dementia. and facilitated by Grace McMillan, LGSW, the group meets serve residents, Memory Traditionally, people have in the conference room at MedStar Health (3305 N. Leisure Café launches on been diagnosed later in the I World Blvd.). To register, call Suzanne Adelman, LCSW-C, Thursday, May 25, from progression of Alzheimer’s. JSSA Hospice, at (301-816-2683). 2-3:30 p.m. in Clubhouse I. Many dementia-related Essential Tremor Group: The next meeting of the ET The Memory Café is a programs have been more group is Thursday, June 1, at 10:30 a.m. in Clubhouse I. The fun, relaxed social engage- focused on serving people group meets the first Thursday of the month. ment program that helps in the mid-stage of the Free Blood Pressure Testing: Come to Clubhouse I for individuals living with disease. free blood pressure testing, available on the first and third early stage memory loss to The Alzheimer’s Associa- Tuesdays of the month from 9-11 a.m. get out, get active and get tion encourages early detec- Parkinson’s Support Group: The Leisure World connected with one another tion so that families can Parkinson’s Support Group was created under the auspices through community-based plan for the future together of the Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area gatherings, and to take and take advantage of avail- to provide support to patients suffering from Parkin- advantage of the available able resources. With earlier son’s disease (PD) and their families and caregivers. The resources. detection, individuals in the group meets the second Tuesday of the month at 3 p.m. in The program helps people early stage are seeking more Clubhouse II. Usually there is a presentation by a speaker living in the early-stage of opportunities for appro- with knowledge about PD, physical therapy or some other dementia, Alzheimer’s or priate social engagement related subject, followed by a period of Q&A. There are no mild cognitive impairment where they can interact and memberships or fees to pay, and the meetings are open to to remain mentally and connect with others facing anyone who may be interested. Questions? Contact Ray Weil socially active post-diag- similar challenges. at (301-598-3447) or ([email protected]). nosis. The Alzheimer’s Memory Café is a Association launched this monthly program occurring program after a pilot study on the last Thursday of the funded by MetLife Foun- month from 2-3:30 p.m. in dation in select markets Clubhouse I. Pre-registration nationwide. is required. If interested, The Health Advisory contact Lindsey Vajpeyi Leisure World News Committee is partnering at (240-428-1342) or OF MARYLAND with the Alzheimer’s Asso- ([email protected]).

18 | Leisure World News May 5, 2017 May 5, 2017 Leisure World News | 19 CLUBS, GROUPS & Organizations ■■Rossmoor Woman’s Club May 17: Scholarship Luncheon by Marcia Elbrand contact phone number. Head Start dues for the forthcoming year A total of five scholarships, RWC also undertook to $40 per person; dues had ossmoor Woman’s all based on both academic another initiative this year remained the same for the Club (RWC) holds its achievement and financial at Harmony Hills Elemen- past 12 years. Fundraising R Scholarship Luncheon need, are awarded at the tary School in Silver Spring. events and sales, dues and on Wednesday, May 17, luncheon. The recipients are Through monetary donations, generous contributions from beginning at noon at Manor two promising Blake High RWC has provided books individuals enable the RWC Country Club, located at 14901 School seniors and three for the classroom library to provide more than $10,000 Carrolton Road in Rockville. outstanding Montgomery and underwritten transpor- per year to worthwhile Reservations must be made College students. tation for the children to causes. by Saturday, May 13. The cost visit the National Zoo. RWC Arlene Siller, RWC is $35 per person for either Charities also provided hand-knitted membership chairperson, members or guests. Send RWC also supports several scarves and hats to the will be on hand at the May checks, payable to RWC, to other local charities, including students and their families 17 Luncheon to collect the Mary Jane Noll at (3100 N. the Betty Krancke Center and supplied bags of food for upcoming year’s dues’ checks Leisure World Blvd., #504, for Abused Women, which winter and spring breaks. of $40. Members can also Silver Spring, MD 20906). provides assistance to both mail them to her at (3100 Indicate your choice of entrée women and children in need; Club Dues North Leisure World Blvd. on the check (either mari- Fisher House, which provides The RWC’s board recently #909, Silver Spring, MD nated grilled chicken breast care for Wounded Warriors and voted to raise membership 20906). or marinated beef strip loin). their families; Casey House/ Also, be sure to include names Montgomery Hospice, as well ■■Book Club Network of members and guests, and a as FISH and Fireside Forum. May 19: Members-Only ■■LW Green Potluck Luncheon and LW Green Spiffs Up Book Exchange the Neighborhood by Verna Denny embers of LW Green celebrated Earth Day by picking up about 40 cubic feet of debris along Georgia Avenue ook Club Network members will have a fun afternoon at a and Norbeck Road outside the community April 23. potluck luncheon and book exchange on Friday, May 19, M beginning at 11:30 a.m. in Clubhouse II. Come and meet They gathered bottles, cans and plastic bags, but also found a B fluorescent tube, auto parts, a drywall panel and even a shoe. your fellow readers from all nine Book Club Network clubs. – Harry Stoffer Enjoy good food, books and fun activities. Bring a dish to share and up to five books for the exchange table. A suggested contribution of 25 cents for each book taken will be donated to the Rossmoor Library in Clubhouse I. Please RSVP to your Club leader by Saturday, May 13. For further information about this event, contact your Club leader. For information about the Book Club Network, contact Verna Denny at (301-598-1418) or ([email protected]).

■■Italian Social and Cultural Club May 21: Members- Only Brunch he Italian Social and Cultural Club holds its last event of the season, a members-only brunch, on Sunday, May 21, at T 12:30 p.m. in Clubhouse I. The buffet brunch includes eggs, salmon cakes, bacon, French (from left) Marybeth Ardike, Barbara Studwell, Marc Narkus-Kramer, Judy toast, hash browns, fresh fruit, Danish, juice and coffee or tea. The Menkes, Radha Pillai, Uma Hausner (Radha’s granddaughter), Rosie Engman price is $18, checks only, payable to the Italian Social and Cultural and Betty Smith participate in a roadside cleanup on Earth Day. Photo by Club. Mail payment to Dolly Helgerson at (15401 Bassett Lane Harry Stoffer 2-E, Silver Spring, MD 20906) by Thursday, May 18. – Florence Merola 20 | Leisure World News May 5, 2017 ■■Fun and Fancy Theatre Group Sondheim Comes Alive In May by Hannette Allen lots of double entendres, plus Annual Banquet oodles of disguises and mixed The annual he Romans are coming! identities. Main players are banquet show, “A The Romans are Ernie Poland, Steve Bennof, Few of Our Favorite T coming! Tickets are Doug Brasse, and Pat McCo- Things,” includes a being sold for Fun and Fancy’s nnell; supporting players are variety of memorable production of “A Funny Thing Beth Youth, Stan Jones, Allan performances from a Happened on the Way to the Okin and Alan Packer; and a decade of past shows Forum” Monday through trove of actresses play various – singing, dancing, Friday, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in roles – seductive courtesans, and acting performed Clubhouse II. proteans and solicitous by soloists, duets, Performances are Friday, eunuchs – and sing Sond- and groups, many in May 12; Saturday, May 13; heim’s magnificent airy score. costume. Friday, May 19; and Saturday, Ushers are needed for Who remembers May 20, at 7:30 p.m.; and the Saturday, May 20, and the boffo tap duet one matinee on Sunday, May Sunday, May 21, perfor- by Elaine Apter and 21, at 2 p.m. The cost is $10 mances. If interested, contact Gerry Kaufman in the Fun and Fancy members pose during a rehearsal. per person for reserved seats, Darlene MacDonald at (410- 2013 show “Tribute Photo by Marguerite Mathieu payable by cash or check. 382-6547) or (mrs_eieio@ to Fosse”? How about If tickets remain for any hotmail.com). Renee Ward Anderson, Elizabeth Clubhouse I Crystal Ballroom. performance, they will be sold The sound system in the Brooke-Evans, Nancy Green, The cost is $35. Be ready for one hour prior to the show at auditorium has been greatly Maureen Harris and Dee Smiley a very special entertainment the box office leading to the improved, and there are also channeling the Temptations with format and a lovely sit-down auditorium. All sales are final. a limited number of audio “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” in the dinner. Director Shelly Horn and headsets available at the E&R 2016 show “Motown Review”? An email will be sent out to musical director Paul Rossen office prior to the shows. Buy Or Nancy Koski tugging our all Fun and Fancy members have put together a fast-paced tickets now for this wonderful heartstrings with “A Nightingale with information about making musical comedy (by Burt entertainment, presented by Sang in Berkeley Square” in the reservations. The event is limited Shevelove and Larry Gelbart) Fun and Fancy with permis- 2014 show “The Beat Goes On”? to 180 people, so reservations with great songs by Stephen sion from Music Theatre The banquet is Wednesday, should be made as soon as Sondheim, wry one-liners and International. June 7, for members only, in the possible.

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May 5, 2017 Leisure World News | 21 ■■Rossmoor Camera Club Year-End Photo Competition Winners Awarded at April Meeting

“Man’s House,” by Gaby Dusan “Millenium Park Chicago,” by Jean DeSchriver

of the National Museum Architecture”; Honorable by Fred Shapiro of American Art and the Mentions: Sue Alex- National Portrait Gallery in ander, “That Look”; Jean he April 25 meeting of Washington, D.C. as well as DeSchriver, “Draco”; Jean the Rossmoor Camera the Portland Gallery of Art in DeSchriver, “Aqua Building Club was the culmination T Portland, Maine. Chicago”; Brenda Gillum, of six competitions held during His 1998 book of photog- “Snowy Egret Landing”; 2016-2017. Images entered in raphy and essays, “Down East Mark Ratner, “Butterfly”; this final competition are the Maine/A World Apart,” was Genie Sachs, “Lavender works of 14 members in each nominated for a Pulitzer Prize Chrysanthemum”; Fred of the advanced and general and won the silver award for Shapiro, “Country Chapel membership categories. photography from the Art B&W.” The best pictures of the Director’s Club of Washington. year in advanced went to Al Frank Van Riper also is a Advanced Digitals Tannenholz for prints and Jean “Window Washer,” by Al Tannenholz widely read online photog- 1st place: Jean DeSchriver for digital images. raphy columnist at (www. DeSchriver, “Millennium First place in the general cate- TalkingPhotography.com) Park Chicago”; 2nd place: gories was awarded to Ingrid and for many years was the Mark Ratner, “Orangutan”; Masi for prints and Gaby Dusan photography columnist for The 3rd place: Joanne Mars, for digital images. Washington Post. “Herding”; Honorable The final competition of the Mentions: Sue Alexander, year includes award winners May Meeting “Great Horned Owl”; from the six monthly compe- The final meeting of the year Richard Bambach, “Spec- titions, two of which are open is Tuesday, May 16, at 6 p.m. in tacled Caiman”; Brenda to any and all subjects. The Clubhouse I. The competition Gillum, “Wolf with Fish”; remaining four addressed winners will be acknowledged, George Kaye, “Penguins patterns, people at work, officers and board will be on Parade”; Larry Mars, animals, and foggy/misty installed, and David Luria, “Taro Fields”; Larry Mars, settings. Washington Photo Safari, “Blacksmith”; Elaine Selby, A total of 430 photographs presents “Photo Opportunities “Snuff Jar in Ivory.” were judged over the course in the Washington, D.C., Area.” of the six competitions; 168 The competition categories General Prints submitted by the general for the upcoming year will be 1st place: Ingrid Masi, “Lightplay,” by Ingrid Masi members and 262 by the announced at the meeting and “Lightplay”; 2nd place: advanced members. Judges refreshments will be served. Steven Kline, “Twin Peaks Observing River Crossing”; had to review a total of 193 The print and digital winners in Mist and Fog”; 3rd place: 3rd place: Ingrid Masi, “Tree photographs in print and 237 for the year’s final competition Woody Shields, “Autumn View”; Honorable Mentions: in digital format during the are: Sunrise”; Honorable Mention: Julie Friedman, “Enchanted”; year. Lou Paley, “Sunset over Dela- R. Frank Gillum, “Mandarin”; Advanced Prints ware Bay.” Steven Kline, “Glacier Down Competition Judge 1st place: Al Tannenholz, at the Water’s Edge”; Ingrid Frank Van Riper was the “Window Washer”; 2nd place: General Digitals Masi, “Coming Out”; Ron Masi, judge for the April competi- Brenda Gillum, “Red Bellied 1st place: Gaby Dusan, “Many Eyes”; Lou Paley, “Girl tion. Van Riper’s photography Woodpecker”; 3rd place: “Man’s House”; 2nd place: in Brookside Garden”; Frank is in the permanent collections Stuart Lillard, “Alcoholic F. Barry McClean, “Eagle M. Roddy, “Fog in Columbia.” 22 | Leisure World News May 5, 2017 ■■Garden Plot Group Garden Plots Come to Life in New Season by Darrelyn Pilgrim

any activities are launching during our M new garden season. Spring flowers came early, bringing life and delightful colors to our brown, dormant winter plots. Many gardeners are busy weeding and turning the soil to prepare for planting. A good number already have plants growing in rows or clusters, with promises of a fruitful year.

Next Meeting Our next monthly meeting is Tuesday, May 9, at 9:30 a.m. in Clubhouse I. Group meetings are the second Tuesday of each month. Come to listen or to help make decisions about the garden Daffodils emerge from Theo Homans’ garden, left, and forget-me-nots grow in another garden plot, right. Photos by plots. Darrelyn Pilgrim Potluck Storage Bins Soil Test Gardeners who go on vaca- The first potluck social for Gardeners who have rented Doug Allston, a gardener and tion and leave a friend or family members and their guests is plots in 2017 can rent a storage landscaper for many years, soil member in charge of their plot Friday, May 19, at 6 p.m. behind bin for $5. tested throughout the garden should provide that person with shed four. The rain date is Friday, A total of 20 bins are avail- plots and found that they a note that gives him or her May 26. Bring a dish to share, an able in Sheds one, three, four are deficient in nitrogen. He permission to pick the plot’s item for the grill if you wish, and and five. Contact Susan Curow recommends weekly fertilizing. produce. BYOB. if you are interested in renting Formulas are available Any paid gardener may use one. online, but he suggests a Contact Information the grill when it’s not in use. ready-made product, such as Contact group president The gardener must supply the First Monthly Inspection Miracle-Gro. Fertilizers give Betty Kontaxis at (301-438- charcoal, grilling utensils and any Following new guidelines, their three-number formula on 0004) if interested in volun- other supplies. the first plot inspection was the package. Look for 30 as the teering or being part of the completed May 1. first number, which states the annual 4th of July parade. Plot Availability Inspectors looked for proof amount of nitrogen. As of April 11, no plots are of gardening: turning the soil, 2017 Garden Plot Group available, and no one is on the weeding, and getting ready to For Your Information Officers: waiting list. For information plant. For wheelbarrow tires that President – Betty Kontaxis about renting a plot, contact Inspections are done once a need air, leave the wheelbarrow Vice President – Pauline Wang Susan Curow at (301-598-7215). month, May through October. between shed one and the fence. Treasurer – Barry Tossman Secretary – Kathryn Johnson Registrar – Susan Curow Field Supervisor of Garden Inspections – Elena Peterson KathleenHonored To Serve and You Eileen For 35+ Years Kane With Cathy Gilmour Real Estate And Proudly Continuing That Tax Returns • Tax Planning ! Over 30 years Kathleen Kane, Assoc. Broker Same High Level Of Service With Long & Foster Eileen Kane, Assoc. Broker experience T – 2 BR/2 BA w/ den in Bldg 2, Turnberry Courts, table-space kit. w/ F – In Bldg 2 of The Greens, 2 BR & 2 BA, table-space kit., formal window, enclosed balcony, ready for you to move right in! $279,990 dining rm, enclosed balcony, just needs a few touches to make it ! Free Ini0al J – Price Reduced! 2nd Flr. in Vantage Point E is a true 3 BR w/2 home. Seller will give a $3,000 carpet allowance! $154,000 Consulta0on baths. Living rm, Dining rm & BR #3 have wood oors, Master BR & SHERWOOD – COMING IN APRIL. Fab reno incl. new wood rs, new for Re0rees BR #2 new carpeting. Ceramic tile runs from entry foyer to nicely kit (cabinets, granite, ceramic, most appl), updated baths (vanities, and Seniors updated kit. w/warm wood cabinets, granite counters, wonderful ceramic), MORE! 3 BR, 2 BA ranch in Mutual 13 w/1-car garage + breakfast space. Updated master bath has ceramic tile oor, show- storage and den. Bernard Bethke, CPA, MBA er, and tub surround, newer vanity. Separate laundry rm. $364,500 CABOT – New listing! Located on the “Broadwalk” in Mutual 10, this Cer0fied Public Accountant SELLERS: Inventory is low and buyers are always looking. Don’t 3 BR, 2 BA ranch has an attached 2-car garage, laminate rs., updated BETHKE CPA, LLC wait. If you plan to sell, now is the time! kit. w/ oak cabinets, & ceramic tile rs. in kit. & both baths. $300,000 Call or e-­‐mail to schedule ® an appointment today: Dedication makes LONG & FOSTER REAL ESTATE, INC. [email protected] the di erence! Residential & Commercial Real Estate ▪ Mortgage ▪ Title ▪ Insurance ▪ Property Management Direct: 240-460-8647 | Leisure World Plaza Office: 301-598-7500 | [email protected] 301-­‐602-­‐1670

May 5, 2017 Leisure World News | 23 ■■Garden and Environmental Club Club Announces New Slate of Officers by Jean DeSchriver hospitality; Gwen Raphael, historian; Arnold Litman, he Garden and director and Peggy Reynolds, Environmental Club past president. T elected the following members to serve as officers for Parade Plans next season. The Club has no events Mary Ann Steele is the club planned for the summer except president when the club meets for participation in the 4th of again in September. She replaces July parade. Once again, the Peggy Reynolds, who has been Club will enter a “rolling flower club president for the past two basket” in the parade. Members years. Reynolds will continue are requested to plan on donating to serve on the board as past flowers from their gardens, plots president. and patios for the entry. Contact The club’s officers are: Jean DeSchriver at (240-669- Peggy Graham, recording 6169) to make arrangements secretary; Doris Paczkowski, for the flowers that are to be corresponding secretary; Vera collected on Monday, July 3. Grinnalds, treasurer; Chie All residents interested in Colvis, communications; Gwen horticulture and the environment Raphael, membership; Jean are invited to join the Garden and Past president, Peggy Reynolds, left, and current president, Mary Ann Steele. DeSchriver, publicity and after- Environmental Club; you need Photo by Gwen Raphael noon tea; Carolyn McShane, not be a gardener.

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24 | Leisure World News May 5, 2017 ■■Rossmoor Camera Club Club Ends Year with Social Hour and Winning Images by Stewart Lillard images of Washington, n Tuesday, May 16, D.C., have the Rossmoor Camera appeared on O Club concludes its year many maga- with a light social hour at 6 zine covers, p.m. in Clubhouse I. postcards Members are requested to and in more bring small trays of finger than 100 foods for the event. The Club publications. provides serving items, paper Luria is supplies, and drinks. RSVP to the expert to Stu Lillard at (301-598-5181) turn to for the or (slmeigs1836@yahoo. “what, when com) no later than Saturday, and how” to May 13. photograph in The main program begins our nation’s at 7 p.m. and includes a capital. And, presentation by David Luria, for those who the founder of Washington wish to travel Photo Safari, who will outside of address photographic oppor- D.C., Luria tunities in the Washington, has conducted “Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Alberta, Canada,” Photo by Julie Friedman D.C., area. more than As a commercial photog- 4,500 safaris, rapher, Luria specializes in training over 32,000 people The Club will also deal with of America’s winners from architecture, landmarks, in techniques of travel, nature business and awards, and will last summer’s convention in restaurants and events. His and portrait photography. view the Photographic Society San Antonio, Texas.

May 5, 2017 Leisure World News | 25 ■■Rossmoor Art Guild The Tricks of the Trade by Ann Bolt and you can create snow or sand. pen Studio members present their Need a fence to keep the Food and Drink Exhibit on Saturday, snow from drifting? Rummage O May 6, in Clubhouse I. Various around in the packages of mediums are used in the paintings, including cookies until you find a corru- watercolor and pastels. The exhibit may gated packing sheet, cut a piece even include collage and mixed media if to the desired width and height, the influence of Rossmoor Art Guild (RAG) dab some paint and use it as instructor Millie Shott continues to spread. a stamp. Your snow fence can Shott has some ideas that should put timid now be stamped across your artists at ease. You don’t have to paint with painting from one edge to the a brush; she has some clever ways of getting other without using a brush. things painted with speed and creativity. A beach scene may need Do you want to have some clouds in your to indicate some sand. Use painting? Get that blue paint on there and a square of patching screen dab it with a wad of facial tissue, and voilà! (about four inches square) and Tools of Millie Shott’s trade: a patch of screen, cheesecloth, salt, You have puffy white clouds floating across apply the paint to it. Hold the corrugated cardboard and some rice paper. Photo by Ann Bolt the painting. screen above your beach scene With her fondness for two-color miracles, and blow through the screen, a mix of burnt sienna and ultramarine blue, yielding speckles and splatters to indicate in paint and splatter by slowly running your artists can produce a foggy day, or a cold, pebbles and texture of sand. Or use the stan- fingers over the bristles to get the splatter crisp snow scene. Sprinkle on some table salt dard, old toothbrush and douse the bristles effect. You’ve now stamped and wiped and splat- tered. If you want some dune grasses on your beach painting, tease away the threads of a FIRED UP ABOUT THE ELECTION? piece of cheesecloth and all those threads can be glued down in place as tall grasses bending Want to channel your protest in the breeze. Need a tree, bird, or flower? From Shott’s into positive change? magic box of supplies and never ending objects, select a piece of Japanese rice paper, wet it slightly, and pull it gently apart with your fingers. All those loose fibers can be THE DISTRICT 19 DEMOCRATIC CLUB’S manipulated into looking like branches, flowers, birds, and grasses, or whatever else you may want to incorporate into the picture. Cause Fair 2017 Got a puddle of paint with no person- Come meet representatives from and get involved with the causes that matter to you! ality? Use the side of an old credit card or an outdated library card to scrape the paint WHEN: SUNDAY, MAY 7TH FROM 1:00-4:00 to one side, up or down, and form rocks, a WHERE: MAGRUDER HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA bridge or a road. Again, no brush required! Opening Remarks by Congressman Jamie Raskin and the D19 State Legislative Team! Classes Current classes end on Saturday, Engage with dozens of groups, including: May 20, and the next session begins Interfaith Action for Human Rights One by 1 Mobile Med Pan Asian Volunteer Health Clinic on Monday, May 22, and concludes on MoCo Civil Rights Coalition Progressive Maryland Saturday, July 1. Classes last for six MoCo Humane Society Welcome Home Prison Ministry weeks, and a fine roster of teachers offer MoCo Muslim Dems and MANY MORE guidance in watercolor, oil, drawing and QUESTIONS? Contact the event chair, Justin Dayhoff at: [email protected] acrylics classes. Open Studio is available on Saturday mornings and is a self-guided group offering encouragement and critiques to fellow painters. Classes are $60 each, and an annual RAG membership is $10. Pick up a schedule in the Studio or come visit.

Reminders If your head is whirling from all this creativity, then check out the Food and Drink exhibit in the hallway by the Clubhouse I E&R office. Be sure to visit the Guild’s Open House Spring Fling on Saturday, May 27, from 2-4 p.m.

26 | Leisure World News May 5, 2017 ■■Ceramics Club Patience and Beauty Go Hand-In-Hand by Gail Bragg ceramic pieces. The large vase pictured here is painted ost people joining with black then shaded to the Ceramics Club gray in some areas. The M have no previous multiple ridges and top edge experience in ceramics or of the vase are painted in painting. We give basic a zentangle style to accent lessons in how to pour and the overall shape. Some of clean your ceramic piece, how her pieces are on display for and when to apply various the month of May; all resi- underglazes and glazes, and dents are invited to stop by how to take care of the molds. Clubhouse II to see them. When it comes to the The Ceramics Club’s $10 specific skills of painting a annual membership fee design or a picture, we tend includes instruction on how to learn from each other. One to make your own ceramic person we learn from is Kim pieces. We welcome new Sun. Sun had been painting members, so drop by our long before she joined the studio in Clubhouse II. You Ceramics Club 10 years ago. can view some of our ceramic Sun’s artistic ideas along pieces in the gift shop in our with her painting skills and studio; they are for sale with patience result in some proceeds going to charity. We intricate and beautiful hope to see you soon! A vase and three spoon rests by Sun Kim. Photo by Gail Bragg

■■Gem, Lapidary and Mineral Society of Leisure World May 10: ‘The Last Ice Age and the Catastrophic Flooding of the Northwestern United States’ by Mary Beth Mason common conception includes uphill. Boulders of unusual 1950s, however, after further Oregon, Washington and composition were found high research into the nature of the he next meeting of British Columbia. A broader on the sides of mountains. last Ice Age, Bretz’s original the Gem, Lapidary definition includes terri- Giant ripples appeared in research and conclusions were T and Mineral Society is tory reaching south into far sandy areas. Shelves emerged vindicated. Wednesday, May 10, at 7 p.m. northern California and east on mountainsides overlooking Roddy’s lecture describes in Clubhouse II. Frank Roddy to the Continental Divide, Missoula, Montana. Sedimen- these Ice Age floods and the presents “The Last Ice Age and thus including Idaho, western tary layers were found high amazing and anomalous the Catastrophic Flooding of the Montana and western above rivers. Peculiar hills landscape they sculpted. His Northwestern United States.” Wyoming. occurred between mountain presentation will be accom- The Pacific Northwest is a In 1922, J. Harlen Bretz ranges. Topsoil was missing panied with pictures he took geographic region bounded (1882-1981), born in Saranac, from large areas of these of today’s landscape. Illus- by the Pacific Ocean to the Michigan, made an expedi- northwestern states. trations created by the Wash- west and, loosely, by the tion into this northwestern Bretz coined the term ington State Park Service Rocky Mountains on the landscape. Bretz had earned a “channeled scablands” to of how the land might have east. Though no agreed- degree in biology from Albion describe the numerous, looked 11,000 years ago will upon boundary exists, a College and a Ph.D. in geology gigantic eroded trenches that also be included. from the cut through extensive basalt If you wish, bring an item University of deposits throughout the area for show-and-tell, which Chicago. near the Grand Coulee on the follows the presentation. You During 1922 Columbia River. In 1923, he are encouraged to stay seated and 1923, published a paper arguing that while others explain about while trekking these scablands were caused their items. around this by massive Ice Age floods. Refreshments are served immense area, His passionate interest in before and after the meeting. an astounded exploring eastern Washington Following adjournment, our Bretz noted State and the Columbia lapidary shop will be open for some unusual River Plateau led him to those interested in seeing our geologic develop geologic theories set-up and equipment. formations that were initially discredited For information about the that seemed by a geology establishment Gem, Lapidary and Mineral Dry Falls, located in Dry Falls State Park (formerly Sun to defy natural resistant to his sweeping Society, contact Chuck Mason Lakes State Park), near Coulee City at the foot of Dry Falls explanations. theories for the origins of at (301-933-3093) or (sugar- in Washington State, U.S. Photo by Frank Roddy Water flowed this broad landscape. By the [email protected]).

May 5, 2017 Leisure World News | 27 ■■Leisure World Association for African American ■■Vegetarian Society of Leisure World (VSLW) Culture (LWAAAC) Profiles Wanted for Upcoming Dinner ‘Celebrations’ Project Includes a Few Surprises by Iris Wolf Brian Bergman, Food for Life instructor. The topic is “Cancer: he Vegetarian Society of Cause It or Kill It (depends on Leisure World (VSLW) what you eat).” Bergman has an T holds its monthly interactive presentation with meeting, a dinner party catered plenty of time for questions. by the Vegetable Garden Bergman also teaches another Restaurant, on Tuesday, Food for Life course at Leisure May 16, at 5:30 p.m. at the World, this time focusing on Clubhouse I lanai. cancer prevention. The class, Dinner consists of spring which begins in early July, Members of LWAAAC and Hispanos de Leisure World dance at the Latin Dance rolls, mixed rice and vegetables, includes videos, teacher discus- Party. Photo by Al Holston bean nest, vegan chicken with sion and class participation. broccoli, and eight-treasure Bergman also provides lots of Celebrations, Volume II by Patricia Means eggplant. All of these vegan healthy, plant-based food to The Celebrations, Volume dishes are prepared in a healthy try, and numerous recipes. For II project begins in June for he movie ‘The Help” way and include some other anyone with a family member publishing in 2018. Your surprises. who has had cancer, or who just is shown on Friday, profile is wanted for inclusion May 26, at 4 p.m. in The rain location is inside wants to do everything possible T in Volume II and interviewers Clubhouse II. The cost of the to avoid ever getting it, this is a Clubhouse II auditorium. The and editors are needed for the movie is free and all residents dinner is $5 for members and great class to attend. committee. For further infor- $10 for non-members. Please are invited. Check the Events mation, contact Patricia Means & Entertainment section of send your check, payable April Meeting at (301-598-0550) or email to VSLW, to our treasurer The April meeting had a very this publication for more ([email protected]). information. Helen Gross at (3100 North good turnout when George, Please visit the display case Leisure World Blvd., Apt. 710, owner of The Vegetable Garden, Archives Collection- Silver Spring, MD 20906) by presented “Eat Well, Stay Well.” to view all Latin Dance Party CORRECTION photographs. The display Thursday, May 11. He showed a video about two Two sentences referencing The dinner is a wonderful cardiac patients recovering case is in the hallway directly Leisure World Community behind the Clubhouse I E&R chance to meet fellow members, completely from heart disease Corporation (LWCC) were enjoy delicious, healthy food, by changing to a vegetarian food office. inserted inadvertently into the The photographs were and learn about some new ideas plan. We discussed the healing LWAAAC article published in the to keep you motivated on your powers of fruits, vegetables, taken by LWAAAC vice April 21 edition of Leisure World president Al Holston, and vegan/vegetarian journey. The grains and nuts. News. The sentences pertained to group looks forward to having LWAAAC member Phyllis past and former LWAAAC boards Pratt arranged the display. a great turnout to a wonderful Discount of directors, not LWCC. spring event. Please feel free to Roots Market at 16800 bring a friend to join us. Georgia Ave. in Olney offers a 10 percent discount to all residents June Meeting every Wednesday from 9 a.m.- Our June meeting is on noon. In May, Roots Market Tuesday, June 20, at 7 p.m. in plans to start a delivery service Clubhouse II. Our speaker is to residents.

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PLA034-1 PLA034-1 from The Hartford. Your price, however, could vary, and you will not have the advice, counsel or services of your independent agent. ■■Democratic Club State Representatives Report on Annapolis Session Results by Emile Milne Administrator Scott Pruitt. Members also wrote to tate Sen. Roger Manno Sens. Ben Cardin and Chris and Delegates Benjamin Van Hollen, and to Rep. S Kramer, Bonnie Cullison Jamie Raskin to thank them and Maricé Morales are for their support for scientific featured speakers at the efforts in our government. Thursday, May 11, meeting of Members expressed concern the Democratic Club. about funding for science and The event begins at 7 p.m. Left to right: Delegates Maricé Morales, Bonnie Cullison, Ben Kramer and State Sen. the availability of scientific in the Clubhouse I Crystal Roger Manno. information. Ballroom. The delegation will report the results of the busy cratic values and policies in D.C., the political protest and Executive Committee 90-day session in Annapolis, such areas as overriding Gov. advocacy committee met on Election which ended on April 10 and Hogan’s veto of The Clean Saturday, April 22, to watch The election of members of considered more than 2,500 Energy Act 2016, the streaming of the the Democratic Club’s execu- bills. which increased our March in D.C., tive committee members for The democratically-con- renewable energy across the nation, the 2018-19 fiscal year is held trolled Senate and House of standards to 25 and the world. during the opening business Delegates passed nearly a percent by 2020, Members session of the meeting. dozen bills that pushed back and will ulti- chatted as they A slate of candidates will be against President Trump’s mately create watched the offered by the nominations and federal government agenda, thousands of event and also elections committee, which including empowering the jobs in the wind wrote postcards is supervising the election. attorney general to sue the and solar energy stating concerns Additional nominations from federal government, protecting programs. about science as it the floor will also be considered Planned Parenthood from has been impacted by if the proposed nominees are federal budget cuts, and a bill March for Science the new administration. Club present and willing to serve. providing five paid sick days to Activities members wrote to Republicans most Maryland workers. While many of our Club at the White House, Vice Pres- Our delegation also worked members attended the March ident Mike Pence and Envi- diligently to uphold our demo- for Science in Washington, ronmental Protection Agency ■■Republican Club Sen. Michael Hough Speaks at Next Club Meeting by Fred Seelman internet privacy and immigra- April Meeting tion. Maryland did not become a At our April meeting, Patrick he next meeting of the sanctuary state. O’Keefe, our new and vigorous Republican In the State Maryland GOP political director, T Club is on Assembly, Sen. spoke about Maryland’s repub- Tuesday, May Hough sits on the lican political activities. 16, at 7 p.m. in Senate’s judicial In addition to attending Clubhouse I. proceedings our meetings, LW republicans Maryland committee and should also prepare to partici- Republican State joint committee on pate in the 4th of July parade. Sen. Michael children, youth and For more information or to Hough, a member families. He was sign-up, contact second vice of the General formerly assistant president Irmgard Patrick at Assembly, is the minority leader (301-598-2984). featured speaker in the Maryland Send comments or questions at the meeting. He House of Delegates. about these or any other Club will address us on Maryland State Sen. Michael Hough is a senior matters and/or offers to volun- bills that passed Hough, courtesy photo policy advisor teer to Club president Fred and failed. for the Faith & Seelman at (fseelman@gmail. Bills that passed concern Freedom Coalition, has a degree com) or by call first vice president legislative ethics, transportation in political science from Towson Ray Spieler at (301-460-3563). funding, opioid abuse and manu- University, is a veteran and was Join us for another quality facturing incentives, and those born in Silver Spring. event on May 16. And enjoy our that failed involve marijuana, refreshments.

May 5, 2017 Leisure World News | 29 ■■League of Women Voters League to Discuss County Transportation by Elaine A. Apter workbook and member handbook, and be one of the onking horns won’t decision makers for the coming give you answers to year. Review the article in this H your transportation issue of the Voter, “Converting woes, but the League’s next the League’s Tax Status.” meeting will! Join us on Please see the flyer for more Wednesday, May 10, at 10:15 details and register with the a.m. in Clubhouse I to hear tear-off form. For further infor- a transportation update and mation, contact Elaine at (301- share your ideas on what the 438-8707) or the League Office future of transportation in at (301-984-9585). Montgomery County should be. Do you have questions about Join the Observer Corps transit, roads and transporta- How can you learn more tion in Montgomery County? about what’s happening at The League’s transportation the local school board, county committee will update us on council, or planning board, proposed projects – from ideas and support our League at the and design to approvals and same time? By becoming an construction. Observer! The Observer Corps The League often advocates is a great way for any member, for projects that align with our and especially our newer positions on transportation members, to get involved and to help make them a reality. make a difference. Numerous transportation The Montgomery County projects are in the design League has restarted an phase: Purple Line, Corridor Observer Corps. As a local Cities Transitway, three new League observer, you would be bus rapid transit routes, a new our eyes and ears, learn how highway, connected bike trails government works, and report and more. on issues that are, or may Washington Metropolitan become, items for local League Area Transit Authority has had study and action. You may much publicity regarding repair even observe meetings online, and upkeep and continual Ride a distinct advantage for those On changes. Come and learn who are employed full-time or more about transportation have other time constraints. projects that affect you every The League’s Observers have day. reported on meetings with the bus rapid transit, college civic Annual Meeting engagement conference, as The League’s annual meeting well as county council, board and luncheon is on Saturday, of education, trending topics, May 20, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in government operations, and Clubhouse I. Coffee and tea is education legislation. Reports provided in the morning and a are made available to the buffet lunch is served at noon. appropriate League committee The cost is an all-inclusive $25, chairs for action. Please see or if you plan to attend only the related Observer Corps reports meeting, $5. and articles in this Voter, Join us to elect new League written by Jennifer McGuire, officers and board members, Erin Brandt, and Judy Cochran. adopt a new budget, determine We are looking for people to the tax status of the League, report on meetings and topics review our by-laws, choose new of interest to League commit- studies, and learn more about tees, like Making Democracy what we’ve accomplished this Work, planning, housing and year and what we expect for economic development, health next year. 2016-2017 has shown and human services and others. a growth in both membership Please contact Marcia Bond at numbers and accomplishments. ([email protected]) for Please bring along your copy more information. of the League’s annual member 30 | Leisure World News May 5, 2017 ■■National Active and Retired Federal Employees ■■Inter-Faith Missions Committee (NARFE) Chapter 1143 May 8-9: Bedding Maryland Senate Whip Collection for A Wider Speaks at May 15 Circle Meeting by Bonnie Bonner and well-deserved gifts to the families they serve. When by Joe Cook Chapter Looking for Volunteers t’s spring-cleaning time! you give, please think of your The Chapter has recently The Inter-Faith Missions donation in the same way. aryland State Sen. recruited members to assist Committee is asking A Wider Circle uses the Roger Manno, who in the setup and provision of I residents to look through phrase “dignity condition” M was recently elected refreshments at our meetings, their closets and consider to describe their minimum as Majority Whip, speaks at and for assistance in the audit of donating to A Wider Circle. standard of no rips or stains, the Monday, May 15, Chapter finances. The Committee is spon- so consider donating the best Chapter meeting We have reen- soring its eighth annual of what you have to someone in Clubhouse I. listed our former bedding collection on in need. Informaldiscussions treasurer to help Monday, May 8, and Tuesday, The Committee’s drive and snacks begin in establishing May 9, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. is for bedding only. If you at 1:30 p.m., internal controls Residents may drive through would like to donate furni- and the formal and checks and the Chapel portico to drop ture, contact A Wider Circle meeting begins balances to off donations. A Wider Circle at (301-608-3504) or at at 2 p.m. better oversee our requests towels, sheet sets, (www.awidercircle.org) to finances, and have comforters and blankets that arrange a pickup. Scam Alert also enlisted local are in good condition, with The Office of and national resources to no rips or stains. Personnel Management (OPM) help in these areas. A Wider Circle is a local warns that scammers are We are seeking individuals for non-profit organization that Cheryl’s Organizing claiming to be OPM employees secretary and membership chair, provides basic need items, and threatening to end annui- and are enlisting everyone to &RQFHSWV education and long-term  tants’ retirement, threatening help in recruiting new members. support to create lasting +HOSZLWKDOO annuitants with criminal For any questions or sugges- change in the lives of families DVSHFWVRI prosecution by a “magistrate,” tions to how you can be helpful they serve. Their Neigh- KRPHRUJDQL]LQJ and demanding an immediate to our chapter, contact a member  0DQDJLQJ bor-to-Neighbor program 3DSHUZRUN payment. of our executive committee: provides furniture and  (OLPLQDWLQJ Do not send money; OPM • President John Moens at household goods to families &OXWWHU  does not make such calls. For ([email protected]) or  3DFNLQJ8QSDFNLQJ transitioning out of shelters,  &ORVHWV.LWFKHQVDQGPRUH help and to report suspected (301-438-3237) escaping domestic violence   fraud, call the OPM Office of the • Vice President, Legisla- or otherwise living without ZZZ&KHU\OV2UJDQL]LQJFRP Inspector General (OIM) hotline tive Chair Joe Cook at VHQLRUGLVFRXQWRQILUVWYLVLWIRU basic need items. Each year, /HLVXUH:RUOGUHVLGHQWV at (877-499-7295), or write to ([email protected]) or A Wider Circle furnishes the OPM OIG at (1900 E Street NW, (202-271-0710) homes of more than 4,000 Room 6400, Washington, D.C., • Treasurer Bob Kessler at families, helping to create 20415-1100). For additional ([email protected]) the stability and dignity that information, check out the • Service Officer Rich Rothstein everyone deserves. NARFE website at (www.narfe. at ([email protected]) or A Wider Circle considers org). (301-598-5760) the donations as long overdue Personal Care Services In The Comfort Of Your Home Family Owned & Operated Serving Montgomery County • Household chores • Medication reminding • Daily living and companionship • Shopping for groceries, with or without client • Meal planning, preparation and • Bathing and monitoring of grooming and general eating habits personal hygiene • Overseeing activities, • Help with planning such as walking, and making decisions to minimize the • Nursing services risk of accidents and many more! Visit us at residents.lwmc.com/lwnews Call for a Free Consultation and Assessment  301.717.2212  www.bestseniorcare.us

May 5, 2017 Leisure World News | 31 ■■Hadassah Women’s Health Summit Set for May by Barbara Eisen Health Summit disadvantaged children in activities to further the worth- National Hadassah sponsors Israel. The goal is to create a while projects it supports in adassah presents the a Women’s Health Empower- circle of $1000, made by indi- medical, educational, and social Yesodot Dance Troupe ment Summit on Wednesday, vidual contributions of $40. programs in Israel and in the Hon Wednesday, May 24, May 17, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Please send your donations to U.S. If you are interested in at 7:30 p.m. in the Clubhouse II the Newseum located at (555 Larelda at (3200 N. Leisure knowing more about Hadassah, auditorium. The performance Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Wash- World Blvd. #201, Silver contact one of our member- is open to all residents. See ington, D.C.). Spring, MD 20906). For more ship vice presidents, Carole the Events and Entertainment The Summit features many information, contact Larelda at Sonneborn at (301-288-4902) section of this publication for distinguished speakers. (301-598-5922). or ([email protected]) details. Participants will have a or Mimi Meltzer at (301-806- chance to network and learn General Information 0976) or (Mimi20852@aol. Judaic Study Group from women’s health cham- Hadassah sponsors many com). The Judaic Study Group pions, policymakers, and meets on Monday, May 15, at partners in the Coalition for ■■Jewish Residents of Leisure World 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse I. The Women’s Health Equity. The topic for discussion is Israeli cost is $30, and Wolfgang Puck poets, which was canceled in provides lunch. If you did not Group Prepares March. Marcia Elbrand leads receive an email with a reser- the discussion. Please contact vation form, call the Greater Peri Schuyler at (301-869- Washington Hadassah office for a Busy Month 2968) or (perislaptop@aol. at (301-881-8203) for further by Jonas Weiss Councilmember at-Large and com) for further information. information. chair of the Health and Human ewish Residents of Leisure Services Council. He will talk Greeting Cards World (JRLW) has a jam- about how to translate Jewish Hadassah greeting cards are Jpacked month ahead filled values into public policy. JOEL'S available for purchase; prices with worship, interactive events, Advance reservations for the EXECUTIVE are $2.50 each or five for $10. good music and food. brunch are required. Send CAR SERVICE Cards are displayed and sold at Friday, May checks of $10, made every Hadassah meeting. Call 5 – At 7:30 p.m. payable to JRLW, 301-438-9777 Elaine Schenberg at (301-598- in The Inter-Faith to Jerry or Shirley 301-980-4734 (cell) 0079) or Jan Bloom at (301- Chapel, Rabbi Gordon at (15311 • Airport 593-7720) if you want to pick Gary Fink leads Beaverbrook Ct., Apt. up cards or have them mailed a Conservative 3A, Silver Spring, MD • Trains for you for an extra postal Sabbath service, 20906). The deadline charge. and NA’AMAT to make a reservation • Doctor sponsors the Oneg is Wednesday, May Visits Youth Project refreshments. 17. Entry without a Saturday, May 6, Get the Royal Treatment Larelda Gruber chair the reservation is $13 if a Available 24 hours. Youth Aliyah/Children at Risk 20 and 27 – Sabbath morning seat is available. project. The project helps services are held in Clubhouse II Wednesday, May 31 – The with discussions of the Torah start of the two-day festival portion and the Talmud led by of Shavuot ends with a Yiskor Rabbi Moshe Samber. service on Thursday, June 1 in Saturday, May 13 – Women Clubhouse I. take over most of the Sabbath morning service in the Donations Clubhouse II auditorium. Joan Carol Wendkos at (14805 Engleman has arranged this Pennfield Circle, Apt. 212, special event, which will be Silver Spring, MD, 20906) led by Rabbi Rosalind Gold accepts donations (checks of and Cantor Michael Kravitz. $25 minimum made payable to Bernice Cohen will be honored JRLW) for the Torah mainte- as “Woman of the Year” for her nance funds. outstanding work for JRLW. Janet Lazar at (15311 Thursday, May 18 – The Beaverbrook Ct., Apt. 1B, Silver annual, free Health and Well- Spring, MD 20906) accepts ness Expo takes place from 10 checks made payable to JRLW a.m.-2 p.m. in Clubhouse I. for new prayer books ($25 More information is available minimum). on page 3 of this publication. Donations for Kiddush Sunday, May 21 – George ($25 minimum), or an Oneg Leventhal speaks at a 10 a.m. ($25 minimum), or Yiskor, or brunch in Clubhouse I. He is general tzedukah go to Susan a Maryland Democrat and a Weiss at (3739 Glen Eagles Dr., four-time Montgomery County Silver Spring, MD 20906).

32 | Leisure World News May 5, 2017 ■■NA’AMAT RBZ Club NA’AMAT Joins JRLW for Brunch by Carole Mund Donor credit is simply Tribute Cards encouraged to join us on money attributed to each Tribute cards are an Tuesday, May 16, at 10:30 oin NA’AMAT RBZ in member over the cost for excellent way to support a.m. in Clubhouse I for our celebrating the regular participating in activities and maintain the essential next meeting. JShabbat services at The sponsored by NA’AMAT. programs NA’AMAT sponsors Inter-Faith Chapel on Friday, By now many members as well as to attain donor Trips May 5. NA’AMAT RBZ have received notice of their credit. NA’AMAT is planning a trip sponsors the delicious Oneg donor credit accumulation. NA’AMAT has cards to to the Kennedy Center for the that follows the service. Contact Theda Rosenblum honor all occasions, from Performing Arts sometime On Sunday, May 21, at (301-598-9105) for any congratulations for a special soon. Contact Trudy Stone at NA’AMAT RBZ sponsors questions about your donor event to memorial cards. (301-438-0016) for further the monthly JRLW brunch. status. Full donor credit is given details.

Montgomery County Coun- An invitation will be sent for each card. Contact Linda cilman George Leventhal to those who have met the at (301-681-1076) with any speaks on pertinent current individual goal of $50 and questions. Chairworks Plus issues that impact each of who can participate in the us. We hope you can join in luncheon by simply paying Executive Board Meetings Furniture Service sharing these events. plate money. The executive board meets  Antique Restoration New members who may each month. At these meet-  Furniture Repair May 18: Annual Donor not have met the donor credit ings, we discuss plans for  Chair Gluing Luncheon goal are encouraged to attend upcoming events. The meet- On Thursday, May 18, and just pay plate money. ings also afford the oppor- Serving the NA’AMAT holds its Annual Not only will you enjoy a tunity to meet the board Leisure World Community Donor Luncheon at Norbeck delicious lunch and enter- members and learn more for over 30 years Country Club. tainment, but NA’AMAT about the organization. NA’AMAT honors all the RBZ will also announce the NA’AMAT is eager to have Rick Sussman people who have participated Woman of the Year and give more people involved in 301-502-0018 in the many activities and an end of the year report. planning, and welcome new 410-795-9147 fundraisers. ideas for activities. All are

■■Jewish War Veterans Charles B. Krieger Post 567 June 11: Aloha Party and Brunch by Marvin Franklin We are looking forward to one last party and brunch and enter- n Sunday, June 11, tainment by Bruce Thomas, an at 10:15 a.m., in the energetic, charismatic performer O Clubhouse I Crystal with a special show he has Ballroom, Jewish War Veterans prepared solely for this occasion. Post 567 goes back in time to The party is an opportunity to June 11, 1944 in Hawaii to honor visit with your friends once more. our World War II veterans as All residents are invited. well as our comrades who served We will serve a mouthwatering in the Korean War and Vietnam buffet that includes blintzes conflict. with toppings, lox, bagels, We also plan to visit a Stage cream cheese, scrambled eggs, Door Canteen and will celebrate tuna salad, fruit, pastries, juice and remember all the veterans and coffee. The price is $14 per who fought for our country and person, mail order only. touched our lives. Please wear Make your reservation check your colorful island-style attire. payable to “JWV Post 567” and Nominations for new Post mail it to Marvin Franklin at officers was scheduled to take (3200 N. Leisure World Blvd., place April 5 and the election on Apt. 709, Silver Spring, MD May 3, but we no longer have 20906). The deadline to make sufficient members to fill the slate reservations is Thursday, June 1. of officers required to continue We are unable to accept reserva- Post 567. The Post had a great tions after that date, and checks run with lots of camaraderie received after the deadline will be and outstanding memories. We returned. are extremely grateful for your You won’t want to miss this support over many years. great farewell party!

May 5, 2017 Leisure World News | 33 ■■Baby Boomer Club Monthly Movie on Hiatus Until June by Beth Leanza Friday Hikes with Dawn the sign for Swain’s Lock Road is a walking organization called the Many walkers meet up at visible. Continue down Swain’s American Volksport Association. aby Boomers are an the walk site, but if you want to Lock Road to the parking lot next He posts information about active, fun-loving group carpool, contact Dawn Carlisle to the canal. their walks on the Baby Boomer B of people. We like to at (301-598-7098) by Thursday website. dance, eat and watch movies evening. Always bring water to Sunday Morning Walks together. each hike. On Sundays at 8:30 a.m., a Membership and Email The Club has potluck May 12 – Underground group walks the entire Leisure Club dues are only $5 per dinners with music and Railroad Trail, from Wood- World Boulevard loop (about person. Contact membership dancing during the colder lawn Manor (16501 Norwood three miles). They meet up at the chair Susan Landesberg at (301- months, and switch to picnics Rd., Sandy Spring) to Friend’s intersection of Kelmscot Drive 613-9031). Then we get you at a nearby park during the Meeting House, Sandy Spring, and Arden Court. Occasionally, into our Google Email group so warmer months. We watch MD. Meet at the Woodlawn the group takes a walk outside of you can get the reminders and movies in the Clubhouse II Manor at 10:15 a.m. with water Leisure World, and sometimes updates. auditorium and at a Rockville and a lunch. Go through the goes to breakfast afterward. We prefer that you pay by theater after having dinner Connecticut Gate and take check because it helps us keep our together. Because of the Fun Connecticut Avenue to Bel Pre Weeknight Walks records straight! Make it payable and Fancy Theatre Group’s Road. Turn left onto Bel Pre Some Boomers like to take to Baby Boomer Club of LW. play, the club will not screen a Road. Turn left onto Layhill a short, one-mile walk around If you do not have email you movie in the Clubhouse II audi- Road. Turn left at the third light the Broadwalk in Montgomery could miss a lot of updates and torium until June. onto Norwood Road. Go a short Mutual in the early evenings, reminders! You are welcome to distance. Woodlawn Manor is on Monday to Friday. During the join, but encouraged to connect Mah Jongg the right. summer months the walks start with another member who does Do you enjoy playing Mah May 19 – Swain’s Lock at 7:15 p.m. There’s no formal get the emails. Jongg? Do you already know (Potomac). Meet in the parking announcement in the lobby, so Contact Beth Leanza at (301- how to play? Then you might lot next to the canal at 10:15 a.m. ask around: Are you the Baby 598-4569) or (bethlea12020@ like to get together with other Bring water and a lunch. Go north Boomers? gmail.com) if you are not residents each Tuesday and on River Road. Turn left onto receiving the Baby Boomer Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. Swain’s Lock Road. The sign is Volkssport Walks emails, or to ask if any emails in Clubhouse II. easy to miss; turn around and One Club member belongs to have been sent recently.

34 | Leisure World News May 5, 2017 ■■Writers of Leisure World ‘Whom’ Receives an Elegy by Carlos Montorfano discusses the current political situation. book, “Souls Over the Hill,” about the conse- Jane Hawes read “Best Intention” about quences of female ballet dancers living with he group was happy to welcome back helping a wheelchair bound friend attend a quasi-permanent hunger, which sometimes Joe Brand after his Florida sojourn. He meeting in Clubhouse I, before realizing how they can’t control, and leads to confusion T gave us an elegy to the word ‘’whom,” important it is to consider transportation when a take-out order is delivered to the a word seldom found today in writings or challenges in advance. wrong address. speech. His second poem, “Just Call Me Kimi Sugimura read a poem, ‘”Daddy’s Danuta Montorfano read “Lament,” about Honey,” refers to women tending to call older Best Friend,” about his father’s best friend the love for cycling she has had since she was men “honey” in an affectionate but not always who never married and who lived all across a youngster in Argentina who cycled to school condescending way. the country. Though they were different in in the vast Pampas. Later on, she greatly Paulette Lee read the first chapter of her many ways, they were able to maintain their enjoyed cycling with her children in a nearby memoir, “La Vie En Rose,” in which she friendship until their dying days. park while exploring nature. Then, for many describes her love for France, particularly Woody Shields continued to educate us years, she cycled to the beach until, accepting Paris, where her mother was born and where about deer in “Deadliest Animal,” explaining the limitations of age, she decided it was time she lived for extended periods. We all enjoyed that given their number and their interac- to stop. her writing and hope to hear more in the tions with humans, they are clearly the most Carlos Montorfano read a true story future. dangerous animals in U.S. To avoid collisions, in verse about one of the most beautiful Rhada Pillai read “Yurtle the Turtle” a braking is recommended, but swerving is not! actresses, a goddess called Maria Felix, who parody in rhyme à la Dr. Seuss, in which she York Van Nixon III read from his next had such on effect on men that a friend of the family quivered and shook like a flan when he ■■LW Apple Club saw her (which didn’t sit well with his wife). The Club meets the first and third Thursday of the month in Clubhouse I, Find My iPhone but the Thursday, May 18, meeting is in by Brent Malcolm you will get a menu to: Play Sound, Lost Clubhouse II. Mode (see below) or Erase. elp! Your iPhone has been lost or stolen. Now what are you going to Lost Mode and Erase Looking for H do? If your iPhone has disappeared, turn on Affordable Home HealthCare? Your iPhone has become so much a Lost Mode right away, which locks your part of your everyday life. Set up Find My phone with your passcode. Lost Mode iPhone so that it can be tracked or erased if also does these things: (1) Allows you to the unthinkable happens. display a custom message on the screen, for As the name implies, Find My iPhone instance, how to contact you; (2) Silences helps you find your iPhone (or your iPad, all alerts and alarms; (3) Suspends iPod Touch or Apple Watch) by displaying any credit or debit cards set up its GPS location on a map. You can for Apple Pay on your device; (4) also use Find My iPhone to play a Allows you to track your phone’s sound on you the device, which location as long as it’s online. is handy for finding a misplaced If you feel the phone will iPhone around the house, not be recovered, select Erase FREE CONSULATION or display a status message iPhone in which all informa- FIRST TWO HOURS FREE (perhaps to offer a reward for a tion, including credit cards, is CALL NOW lost iPad). You can also use Find deleted. You will no longer be 301-351-4992 My iPhone to lock or wipe a device able to find the phone using Find [email protected] clean remotely. My iPhone, so use Erase as a last Even more importantly, Find My iPhone resort. See this Apple support article for a www.communityangelsinc.com

enables Activation Lock, which prevents a detailed summary of what you should do thief from activating a stolen iPhone with in the event your iPhone is lost or stolen: SERVICES a cellular carrier. It also prevents anyone (https://support.apple.com/HT201472). from disabling Find My iPhone or erasing Companion care the device, rendering a stolen device Club News Bathing and grooming useless. See this Apple support article for This month, the Club welcomes back Medication management additional information on Activation Lock: Jimmy Obomsawin, also known as Light housekeeping and laundry (https://support.apple.com/HT201365). JimmyMac. Obomsawin is a Certified Meal preparation Apple Support Professional who provides Setting Up Find My iPhone home and small business support for Apple Grocery shopping and errands To set up Find My iPhone, select Open products. Escort to appointments Settings and tap your name at the top. Obomsawin discusses all the little- Skilled nursing services Touch iCloud and scroll down to Find known unique things you can do with My iPhone. Select it and turn on Find My your iPhone. If you have an iPhone, you WHY CHOOSE US? iPhone. You will be asked to sign in with will be delighted to learn these functions. Owners are registered nurses with over 20 your Apple ID and password. Join us on Tuesday, May 23, at 10 a.m. in years of nursing experience To test Find My iPhone, log into (iCloud. Clubhouse II for this exciting presentation. Flexible and affordable com) on any other device to see your device Please visit our website at (http://mac. Well screened and competent caregivers on a map. Click on the phone marker and computerctr.org).

May 5, 2017 Leisure World News | 35 ■■Going It Alone Club Club Calls for Volunteers to Serve as Officers by Elizabeth Brooks-Evans Pokeno, bingo, poker and bridge are so popular that his year’s annual meeting another bridge table was added is Saturday, July 8, at to accomodate the game’s T 2:30 p.m. in Clubhouse II enthusiasts. when members will elect Club Bridge players are welcome officers. to come and bring a potential Patricia Connelly, nomi- partner. If the person is not a nating committee chairperson, member, he or she can quickly is looking forward to hearing sign up on the spot for only a $7 from members who are willing annual membership fee. to fill these positions for a Other games include free one-year term. The main duties Bingo, held on the second of the officers are very simple and fourth Saturdays of each but imperative, as they must month and Pokeno, played on be filled in order for the club to non-Bingo Saturdays. Rubik’s operate smoothly. These duties cube and poker are played as are as follows: well.

• President – conducts brief, Trips monthly meetings of the GIAC sponsors an assortment board of exciting trips open to all • Vice President – fills in for residents and friends as well the president when necessary as members in May, June, • Treasurer – deposits checks July, and September. There are into the bank and reports trips to Myrtle Beach, South balances to the board Carolina; MGM Casino at the • Secretary – takes minutes National Harbor in Maryland; of the brief monthly board Sight and Sound Theatre in meetings Pennsylvania and Harris Crab House, respectively. New board members receive Sign-up for these trips careful and gracious guidance is made during Saturday in achieving their tasks from Afternoon Live (SAL) in outgoing officers. If interested, Clubhouse II from 1:30-3 p.m. contact Patricia Connelly, when a representative of the chairperson of the nominating program committee is available committee, at (301-598-9369). to answer questions and receive payments. Armchair Travel Details about these trips Every Saturday, Going It can be found in the Club Trips Alone Club (GIAC) members section of this publication. spend the afternoon enjoying For questions about trips, travel videos in a friendly, call Joe Parker at (301-598- relaxing atmosphere. If you’ve 3457) or Sylvia Pachenker at visited the places in the (301-598-53125). armchair videos, the videos can spark memories of the joy Membership and delight the trip brought. Anyone wishing to sign up for Taking the trip with Rick Steves membership can do so during as expert travel guide can be SAL from 1:30-3 p.m. Now is the next best thing to actually the time to renew membership visiting a place. for 2017 through 2018. The fee In the coming weeks, the is a nominal $7 per year and club will tour the highlights and the income from dues is used to majesty of Spain and Portugal. pay club expenses and enhance activities. Games For more information about Club membership is membership, feel free to contact expanding; the club’s video Marion Callaghan, president, at travel tours and games of (301-598-6779).

36 | Leisure World News May 5, 2017 Leisure World Club Trips

The next deadline for trip submissions is Monday, May 8. The trips listed below are sponsored by Leisure World groups and orga- nizations 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 informa- tion to [email protected].

Please Note: Member/Non-Member pricing is at the discretion of the individual clubs.

July NEW – Second City Sept. NEW – Harris Crab House 16 Comedy Troupe 14 and Amish Market Join NA’AMAT on a trip to see “The Second City’s Almost Join the Going It Alone Club on a trip to Harris Crab House on Accurate Guide to America: Divide We Stand,” history as written Maryland’s Eastern Shore for all you can eat steamed crabs, steamed by this foremost improvisational comedy troupe. The cost is $115 shrimp, barbeque chicken, crab soup, corn-on-the-cob, cole slaw and per person, which includes your ticket, transportation to the potato salad, plus pies, beverages and draft beer. show at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Wash- Following the crab feast at Harris’, we will go to the Amish Market for ington D.C., gratuities and dinner at Mamma Lucia’s following your shopping delight. the show. Reservations must be received prior to Wednesday, May 31. For further information, call JoAnn at (301-438-0737). The cost is $72 for members, $79 for non-members, and includes tax, dining, tour bus and driver gratuities. The bus departs from Clubhouse II at 10:30 a.m. and returns at July “Jonah” at Sight approximately 5:30 p.m. and Sound Theatre Sign up at Saturday Afternoon Live (SAL) in Clubhouse II from 18 1:30-3 p.m. For more information, call Joe Parker at (301-598-3457) Join the Going It Alone Club to see “Jonah” at the Sight and Sound or Sylvia Pachenker at (301-598-5325). Theatre in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This trip includes a smorgasbord lunch at the Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant and Smorgasbord. The cost is $100 for members and $107 for non-members, and includes taxes, transportation, lunch, show and all gratuities. ATTENTION, TRAVELERS! All Leisure World travelers please note that no group on travel The bus departs from Clubhouse II at 10 a.m. and returns at approxi- can park more than 12 vehicles overnight/long-term in the mately 8 p.m. Clubhouse II parking lot. Also, parking overnight/long-term is at Sign up at Saturday Afternoon Live (SAL) in Clubhouse II from the owner’s own risk. 1:30-3 p.m. For more information, call Joe Parker at (301-598-3425) or Sylvia Pachenker at (301-598-5325).

Rebroadcast Glenview Mansion Cottage Sunday on LW cable Services presents channel 972 on 9:00 am and Wednesdays HOMETOWNE 11:00 am at 2:00 pm BARBERSHOP CHORUS Saturday, May 27 at 7:30 p.m. TICKETS: $15/GENERAL ADMISSION; CHILDREN 10 AND UNDER FREE Washington Balalaika Society presents THE INTER-FAITH CHAPEL PARADE OF FAVORITES Saturday, June 3 at 8 p.m. A House of Prayer for All People TICKETS: $25; $20 SENIORS; $15 STUDENTS; CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER FREE We are an inclusive Christian congregation celebrating diversity and seeking unity. F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre Go to our new website at www.inter-faithchapel.org Great performances in the neighborhood. for more information and upcoming events. Rockville Civic Center Park • 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville, MD 20851 • Box Office: 240-314-8690 3680 South Leisure World Boulevard | 301-598-5312 Get Into It Tickets online: www.rockvillemd.gov/theatretix

Check out our archives at www.residents.lwmc.com/lwnews May 5, 2017 Leisure World News | 37 Clubs, Groups & Organizations In Brief Amateur Radio Club: Calling all hams! All resident noon. Our next meeting is May 12. Bring your knitting and amateur radio operators (hams) — or would-be operators — enjoy the conversations. We have patterns and yarn for your are invited to join our business meeting/lunch the second project. Yarn donations gratefully accepted. Call Joan at Tuesday of each month. We meet in the Stein Room in (240-833-2724) if you have any questions. Clubhouse I at 1 p.m. For more information or to learn about LW LGBT Alliance: Our group was formed to give amateur radio, call Bryan West at (301-598-0137). members of the LGBT Community a safe and inviting place Centering Prayer: Join our group of centering prayer to come and meet new friends and to get involved in social practitioners on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. (3588 Gleneagles activities. Our meetings are the third Saturday of every Dr.). Centering prayer is a method of silent meditation, month at noon in Clubhouse II. We welcome everyone; being where you rest in God, without saying anything, just happy gay is not a prerequisite. The LW LGBT Alliance strives to to be in God’s presence. Our intention is to be aware of the provide events and activities to develop strong relationships presence of God and to welcome the action of God within us. through education, interaction and fun within our group and Beginners are welcome, as are people of all faith traditions. with the entire LW community. For additional information For more information, call Eileen at (301-438-0422). and events, email us at ([email protected]). Clipper Workshop: Recruiting is underway for members PBS/British TV: Enjoy watching Masterpiece Theater, who can help assemble clown hand puppets for Holy Cross British mysteries and historic dramas like “Poldark” and Hospital. They are used in the pediatric and emergency “Outlander”? Join like-minded folks at a LW resident’s home rooms. No special skills are needed. Some sewing skills are (off of Chiswick Court) to watch together. Potluck appetizers, necessary. We need a sewing machine stitcher. Bring a bag wine, soda, coffee and tea are served. If interested, please lunch. (We will eat in the lunchroom.) We meet every first email a bit about yourself (include a phone number where and third Monday in Clubhouse II from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., or any you can be reached) to Polly at (pfields@career-strate- portion of the time you can devote to making a child smile. gies-inc.com) or call (571-236-1775). We are looking for donations of cotton fabrics, stuffing, Quilt Group: Come and join our fun group as we work on thread and iron-on facing. Contact Joan Mahoney at (240- our individual projects. We now include those interested in 833-2724) or at Jane Brinser at (301-438-2599) for further all needlework and knitting. We meet the second and fourth information. Thursdays in the Clubhouse II multipurpose room at 9:30 Computer Learning Center: Located in Clubhouse II a.m. If you have any questions, call Clydis Kellough at (301- just down the hall from the E&R office, the Computer 642-2430). Our next meeting is May 11. Learning Center is operated by The Leisure World Computer Serious (Book) Readers Wanted: Serious readers who Center Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The all-vol- relish inspired, award-winning fiction meet at the home of a unteer staff comprises a board of directors, computer room LW resident (off of Chiswick Court) the second Sunday of the monitors and other volunteers. The center provides resi- month from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for a potluck dinner and an hour- dents free training and assistance in the day-to-day use of long discussion. (2017 reading list is available.) If interested, computers for online research and other personal needs. please email a bit about yourself (include a phone number The center has Mac and Window systems computers as well where you can be reached) to Polly at (pfields@career-strate- as color laser printers for printing and scanning. For more gies-inc.com) or call (571-236-1775). information about the Computer Learning Center, please Stitchers Group: Needlepoint, cross-stitch and more. If visit (www.computerctr.org) or contact the E&R office in you enjoy stitching or would like to learn, we meet every first Clubhouse II at (301-598-1320). and third Thursday from 10 a.m.-noon in the Clubhouse II Hispanos de Leisure World: We invite all residents multipurpose room. Come and share your finished work and who are Hispano-Parlantes to join us in enjoying the enjoy stitching with us while we learn new skills together. activities of this club, including card games and conversa- Call Audrey at (301-598-4903). tions, every Friday at 3 p.m. in Clubhouse I. Once a month, Short Story Group: On Wednesday, May 17, John Moens Latin-American and Hispanic movies, with English subtitles, will lead a discussion of “Where is the Voice Coming From?” are screened at the same location and same time, 3 p.m. Also, by Eudora Welty. The Short Story Group meets at 11 a.m. on the club organizes a Fiesta de La Amistad on a weekend in the first and third Wednesdays of the month in Clubhouse I. the spring and a Christmas dinner in December. And we have For information, call Beth Leanza at (301-598-4569). organized and presented musical shows about once a year Stamp and Coin Club: Are you a philatelist or a numis- in the Clubhouse II auditorium as well. If interested, contact matic? Join the Stamp and Coin Club. We meet on the first Jose Soto, club president, at (240-765-7640) or Carlota Thursday of each month at 3 p.m. in Clubhouse I. Members “Loty” Goldenberg at (301-598-6869). discuss their collections, including first day covers, day of Jewish Discussion: Hello to all Jewish residents of issue programs, yearbooks, coins, medals and more. Stamps Leisure World. A discussion group meets on the fourth are shared for “show-and-tell,” and we hold an auction of Sunday of every month (except July and August) at 10:30 members’ stamps. In addition, a gift certificate from Coins a.m. in Clubhouse II. Be prepared for lively discussions about of the Realm in Rockville is awarded as a door prize at each Israel and other topics of Jewish interest. Please give us a meeting. All residents and non-residents are welcome to try; we think you’ll like us. attend. Annual dues are $5. If interested, contact Mason Knitting and Crocheting: Do you like to knit or Goldman at (301-598-6749). crochet? Every Sunday, 2-5 p.m., eight or so crafters meet Wood Shop Users Group: The wood shop is located on at a LW resident’s home (off of Chiswick Court). Beginners the lower level of Clubhouse I; the entrance to the shop is off to very seasoned are welcome. Snacks/finger foods, soda, Gleneagles Drive. It is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-3 coffee and tea are served. If interested, please email a bit p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-noon. An experienced monitor is about yourself (include a phone number where you can be on duty when the shop is open to assist members with their reached) to Polly at ([email protected]) or work and provide instructions in the use of shop equipment. call (571-236-1775). Members are often willing to repair and refinish projects Knitting Corner: Join us the second and fourth Fridays for Leisure World residents. For further information, call of each month at The Inter-Faith Chapel from 10 a.m. to (301-598-1308).

38 | Leisure World News May 5, 2017 EYRE Leisure World Travel Travel & Tour Department • (301) 598-1599 • Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30 AM-2:00 PM Reservations can be made Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM-5 PM by calling 301-854-6600 #4 For more detailed itineraries, please see the Eyre Representative at the Eyre Leisure World Travel Office. DAY TRIPS Grounds of Sculpture Ellis Island Tues., 5/23 8:10 am-6:50 pm ...... $128.00 per person Sat., 8/5, 7:15 am-11:00 pm ...... $113.00 per person Nestled in the heart of New Jersey lies Grounds of Sculpture, a magical place Trip includes: Ferry to Ellis & Liberty island, motorcoach transportation, $10 where art and nature are always at play. Enjoy a 3-course plated lunch at the Cracker Barrel Gift card. incomparable Rat’s Restaurant. Mansions Along the Delaware *NEW* MGM Grand Casino Fri., 8/11, 6:15 am-8:45 pm ...... $129.00 per person Mon., 6/5, 9:05 am-3:00 pm ...... $35.00 per person Embark on an elegant bus tour with step on guide who will accompany you Try your luck at the newest casino in the area! Transportation only. on your journey as you tour three centuries of gracious living! Lunch included. 9/11 Memorial & Museum Sat., 6/10, 7:00 am-11:45 pm ...... $120.00 per person “Time” for Ice Cream Trip includes: transportation, admission to the Memorial, admission to the Sat., 8/12, 7:15 am-7:30 pm ...... $109.00 per person Museum and a $10 Cracker Barrel gift card for dinner. Visit a Clock & Watch Museum. Step on guide for local touring. Lunch at Bully’s Pub. Finish the day creating your own favor of ice cream at Turkey Hill. Ladew Gardens Mon., 6/12, 8:30 am-5:30 pm ...... $93.00 per person Gadsby’s Tavern Old Town Alexandria Did you know Architectural Digest named Ladew Gardens one of the “10 Tue., 8/15, 8:30 am-4:45 pm ...... $92.00 per person incredible topiary gardens around the world?” Guided house tour, self-guided Since 1770 Gadsby’s has been a Landmark. Guided tour of the museum and garden tour, lunch and access to the Butterfly House included. lunch in the Tavern with time to explore Old Town.

Marvelous Monticello & Michie Tavern Friday, 6/23, 8:15 am-8:30 pm ...... $109.00 per person Spotlight on... Immerse yourself in an 18th century experience at the home of Thomas Jefferson - Monticello. Tour and a colonial lunch at the historic Michie Tavern "Vegas Legends!" at the American Music Theatre est. ca 1784. Guided tour of the home and gardens of this magnificent estate. Sat., 8/19, 10 am-8 pm ...... $119.00 per person "Vegas Legends!" at the American Music Theatre captures the National Museum of Women in the Arts excitement and energy of Las Vegas with a first-class cast of Wed., 7/12, 8:55 am-2:35 pm ...... $50.00 per person entertainers who pay tribute to legendary musicians like Elvis Visit the only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to the exhibition, Presley, Wayne Newton, Tom Jones, Celine Dion, Donny & Marie, preservation, and acquisition of works by women artists. Docent led tour and more. This family-friendly show highlights the best of Vegas included and lunch on own at Mezzanine Café. variety and why it is the "Entertainment Capital of the World." Lunch Hollywood Casino at Shady Maple Restaurant. Thu., 7/20, 10:00 am-5:30 pm ...... $38.00 per person Try your luck in Charleston West Virginia! $15 slot play offer from Casino. MULTI-DAY TRIPS Faith & Food Tues., 7/25, 7:15 am-8:00 pm ...... $118.00 per person Mohegan Sun Ocean City Getaway Travel around Cumberland and enjoy rich colonial and religious history and June 12-15 (motorcoach) Oct. 10-13 (motorcoach) delicious food from the ethnic roots of the churches visited. Train Tracks of West Virginia Best of New England June 23-25 (motorcoach) Rail, Sea & Safari Oct. 13-17 (motorcoach) Wed., 7/26, 7:15 am-7:15 pm ...... $129.00 per person JFK’s Cape Cod Wright Experience Upon arrival, board a vintage 1920s passenger train for a wonderfully scenic, July 16-20 (motorcoach) Oct. 24-26 (motorcoach) narrated ride through Swatara Creek Valley. Lunch is served at an 1800s New Orleans Williamsburg “Grand Victorian mansion that’s listed on the National Registry. The journey continues Sept. 11-14 (fly-drive) with a lazy summer cruise on an authentic paddleboat on the Susquehanna Illumination” River, and the day ends with a “wild” safari where you will see herds of wild Colorado’s Historic Trains Dec. 2-4 (motorcoach) and exotic animals from around the world. Sept. 15-23 (fly-drive) Greenbrier Dec. 3-5 (motorcoach) *NEW* Annapolis Time & Tide Trio Cruise The Legendary Blue Danube Thu., 7/27, 8:45 am-4:30 pm ...... $105.00 per person River Cruise Biltmore Estate & Asheville Enjoy a leisurely three-hour cruise as a speaker delivers a presentation Sept. 20-11 days (fly-drive) Dec.11-14 (motorcoach) on the waters of the Cheseapeake Bay. Listen to local legends and Ark Encounter lore, tales of smuggling, rum running, piracy and the legend of Chessie Oct. 2-5 (motorcoach) the Chesapeake Sea Monster. Also a short History of Kent Island with information on its original, native inhabitants. Boxed lunch included. CRUISES "Peter Pan" at the Dutch Apple Theatre Wed., 8/2, 9:15 am- 6:15 pm ...... $110.00 per person Grandeur of the Seas Caribbean Princess Buffet Lunch and show included in trip. Baltimore, MD; South Panama Canal Cruise out of Caribbean Ft. Lauderdale Baltimore Museum of Industry Jan. 20-Feb. 1, 2018 March 8-18, 2018 Fri., 8/4, 9:00 am-3:00 pm ...... $88.00 per person Relive the Industrial Revolution at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. We can book any cruise line anywhere you want to cruise. Lunch at the Rusty Scupper also included in this trip. (All Trips depart from Clubhouse II) Some trips require a certain amount of walking. The shoe symbol provides an indication of how much walking may be involved.

Key: Easy Walking More Walking A Lot of Walking Eyre at Leisure World Travel Office, located in Clubhouse I, is a department of Eyre Bus, Tour & Travel. We offer a full service travel agency that specializes in airline reservations, cruises, group tours, vacation packages, hotel accommodations and auto rental. We have been providing “Excellence in Travel for 60 Years”. INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: Please call 301-598-1599 after 7 am on the day of a trip to find out if we have cancelled, postponed or are going. If a trip is cancelled, you will also receive a phone call from us once the office is open. May 5, 2017 Leisure World News | 39 SPORTS, GAMES & Scoreboards ■■Golf Club ■■Education and Recreation Department Swinging All the Way Outdoor Pool Opens Through April for Summer 2017 Compiled by Rita Molyneaux

April 11, 2017 April 15, 2017 9-Hole Ladies –Front 9 Spring Mixer Scramble ABCD Step Aside Scramble First – Jules Goldstein, Sam First (Tie) – Team Connie Park, Choi, Pat O’Connor, 67 Janet Jaret, Kay Heier, Shirley Second – Donald Park, K.C. Gilmore, 38 Choi, Semoon Chang, 68 First (Tie) – Team Patricia Lyddane, Marylee Amato, Jane April 18, 2017 Hughes, Lois Kutun, 38 9-Hole Ladies Mystery Hole #17 April 12, 2017 First – Connie Park, 27 MISGA with Rattlewood Second (Tie) – Mary Wells, and Bretton Woods Lois Falck, Jane Ruane, 29 First – Bill Heyman, Bob J. Fifth (Tie) – Rachel Wratten, Photo by Leisure World News Brown, 118 Patti Howlin, 30 Second – Joe Crocetta, Joe Seventh (Tie) – Christine eginning Saturday, May locker rooms. Boland, 121 Peterson, Kazue Waller, Shirley 27, the outdoor pool This summer, Leisure Third (Tie) – Tony Marotta, Gilmore, Young Sook Lee, 31 behind Clubhouse I is World of Maryland will again *122 B open daily through Labor Day, have lifeguards provided by Fourth (Tie) – Sam Choi, *122 April 19, 2017 Monday, Sept. 4. Outdoor pool Community Pool Service, *Ties broken by back nine MISGA at Holly Hills hours are Monday through LLC. They will work hard to score 2 Best Balls of Four Mixer Friday from 10 a.m.-8 p.m., keep residents and guests Fourth – Team Hank Weiss, and Saturday and Sunday from safe, enforce the rules, and April 13, 2017 Donald Park 10 a.m.-7 p.m. keep the pool area and locker 18-Hole Ladies Children’s (ages 4 through rooms clean and in good Mystery Hole Tournament Stanley Moser of Compass 16) hours are 10 a.m.-1 p.m. order. First – K.C. Choi, 56 Pointe made a hole-in-one on only. On the first Sunday of Residents may use the Second (Tie) – Susan Kim, the par 3 #6 (156 yards), not every month, children’s hours outdoor pool free of charge. Kazue Waller, 62 only winning the closest to the are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. An adult in Resident ID cards are pin award but also winning the swimwear must accompany required for free admittance. April 13, 2017 Holly Hills standing hole-in-one all children. All guests must have passes MISGA Mixer at Manor prize of an all-expense paid trip Water volleyball, free and and be accompanied by First – Mike Marotta for two (except airfare) to Puerto open to everyone, is played a resident. Passes can be Vallarta, Mexico. from 3-4 p.m. every day. purchased at either clubhouse Pool rules and regulations E&R office during regular have been established for business hours. Guest fees Latest in Golf Clubs the safety of pool users. All are $6 for an adult daily pass, residents interested in using and $3 for a child daily pass. the pool should familiarize Tickets may be used at either Ready for Testing themselves with the rules as pool. nterested golfers and latest in golf clubs, including they are expected to abide by During inclement weather, would-be golfers can drivers, fairway woods, irons them. Knowing what is and is residents should call E&R I try out the latest in and wedges. They also can not permitted will make for a or check the closed-circuit Callaway Golf assist golfers much more pleasurable expe- TV channels for updates on Co. equipment who’d like to try rience for all. A copy of these openings and closings before during a demo out the clubs at the rules is available in the E&R making the trek to the pool. on Wednesday, range. offices and posted at each Please note that in the event May 24, from For more infor- pool location. of severe weather (i.e., light- 12-3 p.m. at the mation, contact Locker room facilities are ning, thunder), the pool is driving range the Pro Shop at available on the premises. closed and the deck cleared behind the Pro (301-598-1570). Residents who would like to until such weather has passed Shop. Residents can rent a locker for the summer (usually 30 minutes after Leisure World’s golf pro, also keep an eye out for a new may do so in the E&R office; the last incident of severe Richard Rosenthal, and look and new merchandise in the fee is $15. It is highly weather). Callaway technicians will be the Pro Shop coming in June. recommended everyone wear Still have questions? Call or on hand to demonstrate the – Leisure World News rubber-soled shoes in the stop by either E&R office.

40 | Leisure World News May 5, 2017 ■■10-Pin Bowling League ■■Tennis Club Wild Things Maintain May 7: Tennis Drills by Alfonso Holston open to the first nine partic- First Place Standing ipants, and the cost is $10. by Rita Mastrorocco High Average Men – lub president Sue If interested, contact Natalie Steve Mueller, 183 pins Sandler is issuing emails Brodsky at (301-598-2813) he league is based Scratch Game Men – C to all Club members to or send a check to Brodsky at on handicaps with George Izumi, 224 pins keep them abreast of recent (3310 North Leisure World averages for the happenings and upcoming Blvd.). T Scratch Series Men – bowlers ranging from 83 to events. The courts are open, and 183. If you have not bowled George Izumi, 575 pins Meetings are held on the round robin and advance play in years, come out and join Handicap Game Men – first Thursday of each month is in progress. Round robin is the fun. George Izumi, 266 pins at 7 p.m. in Clubhouse II. All on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m.-11 The top League standings Handicap Series Men – residents are invited. a.m. and on Fridays from as of April 21 are: Wild Jerry Oslick, 729 pins Tennis drills are on Sunday, 9-10:30 a.m. Advance play is Things in first place, C.A.S.H. May 7, at 3:30 p.m. on the on Sundays, Wednesdays and in second place, and Huggers High Average Women – tennis courts. The event is Thursdays from 9:30-11 a.m. in third place. Chris Porter, 171 pins Scratch Game Women – Top scores for the week of Chris Porter, 209 pins April 14 are: Scratch Series Women – Scratch Game – Chris Porter, 579 pins Huggers, 694 pins Handicap Game Women – Scratch Series – Flo Reilly, 255 pins Huggers, 1850 pins Handicap Series Women – Handicap Game – Eileen Fishman, 715 pins Late Comers, 974 pins Handicap Series – You do not need to be a good Late Comers, 2718 pins bowler to join. Come and join us for fellowship, fun and easy High Average Men – exercise. There is no long-term Steve Muller, 183 pins commitment. Scratch Game Men – The league bowls every Friday Jerry Oslick, 257 pins morning with practice starting at Scratch Series Men – 9:20 a.m. at Bowl America, 1101 Denny Woolaver, 628 pins Clopper Rd., in Gaithersburg. The cost for the three games Handicap Game Men – of bowling, the use of bowling Jerry Oslick, 319 pins shoes and balls, and unlimited Handicap Series Men – cups of coffee is only $10. Jerry Oslick, 796 pins If you are interested, please Laurie Burdick in round robin play April 28. Photo by Leisure World News High Average Women – call Rita at (301-814-9196). 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Flight B includes only 55+ “Resort” Community ACBL member pairs, each with less than 1,000 master points. 18 Hole Golf Course Friday, April 14, 2017 Resident $ 800 Annual Dues (No Green Fees) North-South East-West Non-Resident $ 900 Annual Dues (No Green Fees) 1. Alan Ferraro – Liz Ferraro 1. (tie) Steve Billstein – Jim Cowie “Country Club Feel” 2. Elly Gotkin – Angie Riani (tie) Lori Hegel – Saul Penn 2017 To-Date thru April 15 3. Dora Levin – Mark Levan 3. Joe Boland – Monroe Elbrand Sold: 7 Ratified: 4 Listings: 8 4. Diane Keiper – Patti Anschutz 4. Nancy Gordon – Bernice Felix 15115 Interlachen Dr. #3-907 3 BR 2 B 1530 Sq Ft. $319,000—Active Tuesday, April 18, 2017 Please put my Winning Strategies to work for you and your North-South East-West Flight A Flight A Friends, Neighbors or Relatives 1. Lorraine Hegel – Robert Kerr 1. Ephraim Salins – Bernice Felix Your Referrals are greatly Appreciated 2. Ann Ruth Volin – Lea Rochkind 2. 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42 | Leisure World News May 5, 2017 ■■Chess Club Chess Toadies Leap into the Game by Bernie Ascher nization. You may have missed it. It was an opportunity to party or parade or to attend he world is facing another crisis. It an educational seminar on frogs. You could has been known since the 1980s that have learned the difference between frogs T the population of frogs, toads and and toads. amphibians is decreasing, but recently the Toads generally have shorter legs, rougher rate of decline has accelerated. skin, and lay eggs in a string-like structure Roughly 6,800 species of frogs inhabit rather than in a grape-like bunch. However, the earth. About one-third of them are some frogs may have skin covered in warts, considered endangered. Much of the decline and some toads may have smooth, slimy is attributed to deforestation and climate skin, according to the Exploratorium, a San change, but also to pollution, pesticides, Francisco science museum. So, it is often ozone depletion, ultraviolet radiation, hard to tell the difference, unless you check disease, predators and even increased noise out their eggs. (This may seem trivial, but levels, which interfere with mating calls. it is important to the frogs and toads, espe- Many species around the world have been cially during mating season.) identified as critically endangered, a serious Some frogs are poisonous, such as the threat to global diversity. Frogs are in trouble poison dart frog, which is an endangered when an organization named “Save the species. A small drop of poison can kill you Brilliantly colored frogs are popular Frogs!” is created. in three minutes, and there is no antidote. with pet collectors in the U.S. and Europe, Yes, there is such an organization. In fact, A single frog can hold enough poison to kill who buy them from smugglers in South on April 29 it celebrated its Ninth Annual 10 men. These frogs are hard to find because and Central America. Encouraged by high “Save the Frogs Day.” It is “the world’s they are small (0.5-2 inches long) and live demand and high prices in the international largest day of amphibian education and in tropical rainforests, but they are brightly pet trade, smugglers often hide the little conservation action,” according to the orga- colored and patterned. creatures in luggage, or conceal them in legal shipments of exported tropical fish. Customs officials estimate that close to 90 percent of illegally exported poison dart frogs FREDRICK A. ISAACS, M.D., P.C., FACS die in transport because of poor shipping conditions. BOARD CERTIFIED OPHTHALMOLOGIST Numerous species of frogs are listed as endangered by the International Union for © Conservation of Nature, an organization that Latest Advances in Cataract Surgery including the Restor & LenSx (Femtosecond) tries to raise awareness and protect endan- Treatment of Glaucoma & Macular Degeneration gered species; and by the Convention on (Avastin, Lucentis & Eylea Injections) International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, a multilateral treaty Complete Exams and Contact Lens Exams to protect endangered plants and animals. In Colombia and some other nearby coun- tries, wildlife conservation areas have been Full Service Optical Shop set up to protect such endangered species. If so inclined, you can join an ecology tour Glasses, Sunglasses, Contact Lenses in Costa Rica, sponsored by Save the Frogs! on Friday, July 14 through Tuesday, July 25. Costa Rica is home to 202 known species of We offer the latest diagnostic equipment for assessment amphibians. of retinal disease and glaucoma. For chess players, frogs are a distraction. Fortunately, Clubhouse II does not permit frogs to enter. When is the last time you saw frogs in the clubhouse? ON PREMISES: Visual Fields, Cirrus HD - OCT, Chess players are not easily distracted, Fluorescein Angiography, Stereo Disc Photographs, as in the game pictured on this page. In this game, White is threatening to promote a Corneal Pachymetry and Topography. Pawn to Queen on b7. However, it is Black’s turn to move. What is Black’s best move? The answer follows. 3801 International Drive, Suite 208 Remember that the Chess Club meets on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1-4 Silver Spring, MD 20906 p.m. in Clubhouse II. All are welcome. For further information, call Bernie Ascher at 301-598-8500 (301-598-8577). LEISURE WORLD PLAZA PROFESSIONAL BUILDING ANSWER: Black’s best move is Rook to h1. Checkmate! So, do not wait for frog extinction. Do not wait for an ecology tour. Do not wait for EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE mating season. Play chess now!

May 5, 2017 Leisure World News | 43 Sports, Games & Scoreboards In Brief Bridge: without wild cards. Come by Clubhouse II Tuesdays and Thurs- • Tuesday and Friday Duplicate Bridge games are at 7 days at 7:15 p.m. and play until 10 p.m. Spend an enjoyable p.m. in Clubhouse I. New players with partners are welcome. night with a bunch of good people. Call Andy at (240-558-4787). Have fun. Win masterpoints. Questions? Call Nadyne at Jigsaw Puzzle: There is a jigsaw puzzle table in the (301-598-5677). Clubhouse II lobby. Feel free, at your leisure, to work on it. • The Wednesday Night Chicago Bridge Group is Scrabble: Please join us at Clubhouse II on Tuesdays at 12:30 looking for new members. The group meets every Wednesday in p.m. for a game of Scrabble. Boards are available. Call Arlyne at Clubhouse I. Play begins promptly at 6:45 p.m. Bring a partner (301-438-7442) if you are interested in playing. and be ready for a few hours of friendly games. Questions? Call Duckpin Bowling: Join us for the Duckpin Mixed Bowling Doug at (301-448-8708). League Mondays at 12:30 p.m. at White Oak Bowling Lanes • Men’s Bridge seeks players. We meet Mondays and Thurs- (11207 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring). We need bowlers of days at 12:30 p.m. in Clubhouse II. No partner needed. Please, all skill levels and will welcome you into our enthusiastic group. no beginners. We carpool regularly, so non-drivers need not stay away. Call • Thursday Ladies Bridge welcomes more card players. If Grace White at (301-438-7892) or Flora Wolf at (301-598-5807) interested, call Jackie Harrell at (301-598-4341). to join as a substitute or regular bowler. Cribbage: We meet for 150 minutes of competitive fellow- Fitness and Exercise Club (supporting all Leisure World ship Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. in Clubhouse II. We have cards and physical activities): Membership is open to any resident inter- cribbage boards, and would be pleased to teach you the game. ested in attending an existing activity or in creating a new It is a mixture of rummy and pinochle and is pure fun. (We do activity. No membership fees. For more information on club not even keep score.) For more information, call George at (301- activities or to join, email us at ([email protected]). 598-9747) or Bill at (301-598-7270). We look forward to seeing Indoor Pool Volleyball: Experienced players are welcome you. to join a competitive game in the social pool at Clubhouse II Mah Jongg: Want to learn how to play Mah Jongg? Call on Mondays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. Basic volleyball skills are (301-598-3438). required. For beginners, social games are Wednesdays, Fridays Pinochle Players: If you enjoy pinochle, join us at and Saturdays at 3 p.m. If you don’t have a yearly indoor pool Clubhouse II on Monday evenings, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call us at pass, a $3 ticket good for one pool session may be purchased (301-775-7238) or (301-598-7064). at the Clubhouse II E&R office. Email Laurie Burdick at (lgbur- Poker: [email protected]) with questions. • A few poker game openings are available at the Greens, Mind-Body Exercise Club: Members meet every Thursday Thursdays 7-10 p.m. No prior experience necessary. If inter- afternoon from 2-3 p.m. in the Clubhouse II Activity Room to ested, call Marcel at (240-486-6205). study and practice mind-body exercises under a leader. Inter- • Men’s Poker is seeking new members. Play is daily, begin- ested Leisure World residents can join the club by paying a $5 ning around 9 a.m. in the Game Room in Clubhouse II. per person initiation fee. If you have any questions, call Bert • Poker players wanted for all variations of poker, with or Fang, club president, at (301-871-1694).

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May 5, 2017 Leisure World News | 45 CLASSES & Seminars Sign-up will be taken for newly advertised classes beginning tap. The second half of class is Fee: $36, one day per week; on the Tuesday after the date of the edition of Leisure World devoted to dancers who already $60 for both days. Register News in which it appears. All sign ups begin at 8:30 a.m. in have a knowledge of tap. This at Clubhouse II. either Clubhouse I or Clubhouse II as noted in the class descrip- is a way for the “performers” to tion. Residents can register for themselves and two other resi- add “tap” to their resume. NEW – Gentle Yoga – dents. Please bring your Leisure World ID. For more information, call Thursday Evenings: End If required enrollment is not met five days prior to the start Gerry (301-438-7452). Class your day the yoga way. Research date, the class will be cancelled. meets Thursdays, May 25-June has shown that yoga practice ***Please note fees for non-residents: add $10 for 29, 6 p.m. Fee: $45. Register can improve digestion and 1-6 session classes and $20 for classes of 7 or more at Clubhouse II. enhance your ability to have a sessions. *** good night’s sleep. A consistent Payment can be made by check or credit card (MasterCard, NEW – Move to the Beat, yoga practice has been shown to VISA or Discover); no cash is accepted. Checks must be made evenings: Do you hate to increase mobility, strength, and payable to Leisure World of Maryland Corp. Please sign up in exercise? If you do, this is the flexibility, and to provide skills advance of the starting date of the class since instructors need to class for you. For 45 minutes, to cultivate a peaceful mind in know how many will participate. Note: Registration will not we move by stretching, walking the face of life’s stresses and be accepted nor refunds issued after the completion of and dancing to various music challenges. two sessions! (singing along is allowed). This class, led by Marilyn Leisure World does not discriminate on the basis of race, You don’t have to remember Dixon, is designed for individ- color, national or ethnic origin in admission policies, education anything; just follow at your own uals with some ability to get up policies or programs. pace. You must keep moving. and down off the floor and can Doctors tell us we must keep be adapted according to the shine. If required, car-pooling moving for our health. Let’s do need of the practitioner. Begin- EDUCATION and other assistance will be it together as we “Move to the ners and ongoing students are provided. Beat.” For more information, welcome. Bring a yoga mat or NEW – Go Beyond Simple For more information or call Gerry (301-438-7452). blanket to the first class. Snapshots - Shooting with questions about these classes, Class meets Tuesdays, May Class meets Thursdays, June Most Digital Photo Devices: contact the Coordinator of 30-July 11 (no class July 4), 1-July 6, 6-7 p.m. Fee: $48. The Rossmoor Camera Club and the Rossmoor Camera Club’s 6:15-7 p.m. Fee: $39. Register Register at Clubhouse I. the Center for Lifelong Learning Special Educational Program, at Clubhouse II. present a new summer series Louis Paley, at (301-598-2493). NEW – Zumba Gold of basic photography classes. Class meets Wednesdays, NEW – Senior Sneakers: with Denny – Mondays or They are designed to address June 7-Aug. 2 (no class July Get up and go with a safe, Fridays: This program was residents’ questions on how to 5), 10 a.m.-noon. Fee: $15. heart-healthy cardio workout designed for the older active take photographs using almost Register at Clubhouse I. that is gentle on the joints. The adult, a person who has not every type of device imaginable, workout includes easy-to-follow been exercising in a long time including smart phones (no flip Intermediate Excel low-impact moves and upper- or individuals who may be phones), tablets, and any type or Training: This intermediate body strength training. Have fun limited physically. The biggest brand of digital camera. Excel training class is not for and move to the music through difference between Zumba Gold The eight classes will be beginners. In this class you will a variety of exercises designed and Zumba Basic is that Zumba held inside and outside of learn how to create a spread- to increase your cardio fitness Gold is done at a much lower Clubhouse I. Participants may sheet and manage cell data level, strength, range of move- intensity. It is just as much fun, choose to attend any or all of the (resize, copy, and fill cells). You ment, and activities for daily just not as fast! Zumba Gold classes. Each class is self-con- will also learn how to insert living. Bring your hand-held utilizes the same great Latin tained. Bring your questions, online or personal photos, set weights and work at your own styles of music and dance that device and its manual, along the print area, perform adding pace. are used in the Zumba basic with a notebook and pen to each and subtracting of cells and, Class meets Mondays (with program. Class meets Mondays, class. Please note that the first most importantly, how to save Shirley), June 5-July 10, and May 22-June 26, 10:30 a.m. or session is for Smart Phones and and retrieve your data. Thursdays (with Sue) June Fridays, May 19-June 23, 1 p.m. Tablets only. Class meets Sunday, May 8-July 13, 9-9:45 a.m. You can Fee: $40 for one day; $75 Each class is led by a different 7, from 3-4:30 p.m. in the take the class on Mondays or for two days. Register at instructor and is divided into Computer Learning Center Thursdays, or sign up for both Clubhouse II. two one-hour parts with breaks. in Clubhouse II. Fee: $15. days. Fee: $36, one day per The first hour includes in-class Register at Clubhouse II. week; $60 for both days. NEW – Zumba Gold presentation on photographic Register at Clubhouse II. with Denny – New Day/ considerations for the topic, and New Time: This program was hands-on assistance to set-up EXERCISE NEW – Mild Exercise designed for the older active your device. The second hour with Shirley: All exercises, adult, a person who has not NEW – Tap with Gerry, provides a period outside of the seated or standing, are led by been exercising in a long time or Evening: Did you always wish classroom to photograph the instructor Shirley Lloyd. individuals who may be limited you could tap dance? Now you class topic. Class meets Tuesdays, June physically. The biggest differ- can! Join Gerry as you “Tap Each student must be able 6-July 18 (no class July 4), and ence between Zumba Gold and Your Troubles Away” and walk short distances, and/or Wednesdays, June 7-July 12, Zumba Basic is that Zumba Gold “Shuffle off to Buffalo.” A fun easily enter and exit a car. Be 11-11:45 a.m. You can take the is done at a much lower inten- way to exercise. The first half of prepared for the weather and class on Tuesdays or Wednes- sity. It is just as much fun, just the class is devoted to beginners traveling within LW to take days, or sign up for both days. not as fast! Zumba Gold utilizes photos. Class will be held rain or where they learn basic steps of 46 | Leisure World News May 5, 2017 the same great Latin styles of dynamic strength-training class yoga teacher, and certified (warm water). Dance, yoga music and dance that are used will develop a body instilled with yoga therapist. She will answer poses, and cardio movements in the Zumba basic program. power and one that can move questions after class or can be are all fused together to give Class meets Wednesdays, May with ease and confidence. Get reached at (240-350-8820). students an awesome, fun class. 17-June 21, 1 p.m. Fee: $40. stronger, steadier, and more Class meets Mondays, May Participants will improve their Register at Clubhouse II. balanced as you develop new 15-July 17 (no class May 29 or posture, balance, flexibility, and body awareness, flexibility and July 3), 2-3 p.m. Fee: $100. muscle strength. Stretch, Tone and control of “usable strength.” Register at Clubhouse II. Class meets Tuesdays, June Strength Training for the Weights, bands, and balls 6-July 18 (no class July 4), and Active Adult (9:15 a.m.): are provided; and a mat is WATER EXERCISE Thursdays, June 8-July 13, 1-2 Join our fun exercise class recommended for some floor p.m. You can take the class on that utilizes a variety of equip- work. Modification can be made Tuesdays or Thursdays, or sign NEW – Water Exercise ment for the active adult. This for the individual exerciser and up for both days. Fee: $36, with Nancy: Time to start the dynamic strength-training class all are welcome to join in the one day per week; $60 day off right by enrolling in a will develop a body instilled with fun. The instructor is Linda for both days. Register at water exercise class. Participants power and one that can move Ginsburg. Clubhouse II. will gain strength, stamina, with ease and confidence. Get Class meets Mondays, May and tone from this cardio class. stronger, steadier, and more 15-July 10 (no class May 29), NEW – Aqua Fit with (Dumbbells are used, although balanced as you develop new and/or Thursdays, May 25-July Shirley: This unique class they are not required, and are body awareness, flexibility and 13, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Fee: blends the best of both worlds available for purchase from the control of “usable strength.” $55, one day per week, using water aerobics and yoga. instructor.) Weights, bands, and balls $85, two days. Register at Water aerobics will be done in Class meets Tuesdays, June are provided; and a mat is Clubhouse I. the lap pool for 30 minutes, 6-July 18 (no class July 4), and recommended for some floor focusing on cardio and strength. Thursdays, June 8-July 13, 11 work. Modification can be made Chair Yoga with Robin, The class will then move to the a.m.-12 noon. You can take the for the individual exerciser and Mondays: Age well. Prevent social warm water pool and finish class on Tuesdays or Thursdays, all are welcome to join in the or diminish the chronic degen- up with yoga stretches that will or sign up for both days. Fee: fun. The instructor is Linda erative disease processes that focus on balance and posture. $36, one day per week; $60 Ginsburg. frequently accompany aging. Class meets Wednesdays, for both days. Register at Class meets Mondays, May Gentle, yet effective, movements June 7-July 12, 1-2 p.m. Fee: Clubhouse II. 15-July 10 (no class May 29), done while sitting in a chair. $36, 1 day per week; $60, and/or Thursdays, May 25 Increase joint mobility, balance, when taken with one day NEW – Non-impact -July 13, 9:15-10:15 a.m. Fee: flexibility, strength, tone, circu- of another water class. Fusion with Beth: This class $55, one day per week, lation of blood and lymph, and Register at Clubhouse II. is held in the round leisure pool $85, two days. Register at improve breathing. Optional Clubhouse I. standing balance exercises included. Relaxing and fun! New Students Only - Mindfulness training introduced Stretch, Tone and Strength and basic holistic lifestyle habits Training for the Active discussed. Adult (10:30 a.m.): The early Instructor Robin M. morning class is filling up! This Hartman, C-IAYT, CHHC, RYT, class is for new students who PTA, is licensed to perform want to join a fun exercise class physical therapy in the state of that utilizes a variety of equip- Maryland. She is also a certified ment for the active adult. This holistic health coach, registered

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48 | Leisure World News May 5, 2017 CALENDAR of Events Friday, May 5 7:00 p.m. Vegetarian Society Clubhouse I Wednesday, May 10 10:00 a.m. Basic Drawing Class Dial 301-598-1313 Clubhouse I 12:15 p.m. Kiwanis Club 9:00 a.m. Gentle Yoga Class 1:30 p.m. Any Level Watercolor Class for recorded Daily Events 10:00 a.m. Express Yourself Art Class 3:00 p.m. Hispanos de LW 10:00 a.m. Supervised Bridge Class 7:00 p.m. Friday Duplicate Bridge 10:15 a.m. League of Women Voters Clubhouse II 1:00 p.m. Diabetes Prevention Class Meetings of the LWCC Board of Directors, 1:00 p.m. Ping Pong Club 1:00 p.m. Oil/Acrylics Class 1:00 p.m. Chess Club Executive Committee and Advisory Committees 1:00 p.m. Maryland Interclub Seniors 1:00 p.m. Zumba Gold Class Golf Association Lunch Budget and Finance Insurance 1:00 p.m. Friday Bridge Club 1:00 p.m. Low Vision Support Group May 17, 10:00 a.m., Clubhouse II May 22, 2:30 p.m., Sullivan Room 3:00 p.m. Tai Chi for Essential Tremor 1:30 p.m. Patients Rights Group Community Planning Landscape Class 2:00 p.m. LW Green May 8, 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse I May 11, 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse II Saturday, May 6 5:45 p.m. Lawn Bowls Energy Leisure World News Clubhouse I 6:45 p.m. Chicago Bridge May 16, 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse I May 18, 10:00 a.m., Clubhouse I 9:00 a.m. Gentle Yoga Class Clubhouse II 10:00 a.m. American Needlework 11:00 a.m. Mild Exercise Class Golf and Greens Physical Properties Guild 12:30 p.m. FISH Volunteer Meeting May 19, 9:00 a.m., Clubhouse I May 9, 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse II 10:00 a.m. Open Art Studio 1:00 p.m. Chess Club Government Affairs Restaurant Clubhouse II 1:00 p.m. Ping Pong Club May 8, 2:00 p.m., Sullivan Room May 15, 10:00 a.m., Clubhouse I 9:15 a.m. JRLW Religious Service 1:30 p.m. Stroke Support Group Health Security and Transportation 2:00 p.m. Going It Alone: Travel Video 1:00 p.m. Aqua Fit Class May 17, 2:00 p.m., Clubhouse I May 11, 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse I 6:00 p.m. LGBT Alliance: Game Night 2:00 p.m. Chair Yoga Class Sunday, May 7 7:00 p.m. Lapidary Club LWCC Board of Directors Clubhouse I Thursday, May 11 May 23, 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse I The meeting airs on May 29, May 31 and June 2 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on channel 974. Have a Happy Day Clubhouse I Clubhouse II 10:00 a.m. Painting for Everyone Class LWCC Executive Committee 2:30 p.m. Fireside Forum 12:30 p.m. Ladies Bridge May 12, 9:00 a.m., Sullivan Room 3:00 p.m. Tai Chi for Essential Tremor 1:00 p.m. Oils & Acrylics Class The meeting airs on May 17, 18 and 19 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on channel 974. Class 5:00 p.m. Lawn Bowls Meeting times and locations subject to change. Monday, May 8 7:00 p.m. Democratic Club Clubhouse I Clubhouse II 9:15 a.m. Stretch & Tone Class 9:00 a.m. Senior Sneakers Class Leisure World Mutual Meetings 9:30 a.m. Beginner/Advanced Tai Chi 9:30 a.m. Any Medium Art Class May 9 May 17 Class 10:30 a.m. Beginner Stretch & Tone Mutual 16 Board Mutual 5 Board 9:30 a.m. Quilters Group Class 9:30 a.m., Sullivan Room 9:30 a.m., Sullivan Room 1:00 p.m. Paintbrush & Knife Class 11:00 a.m. Water Exercise Class Mutual 19A Board May 18 1:30 p.m. LW Chorale 12:30 p.m. Men’s Bridge 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse II Mutual 15 Board 7:00 p.m. Bingo 1:00 p.m. Non-impact Fusion Water Mutual 18 Annual 9:30 a.m., Sullivan Room Clubhouse II Class 11:00 a.m., Clubhouse I Mutual 16 Annual 9:00 a.m. Senior Sneakers Class 2:00 p.m. Mind-Body Exercise Club Mutual 7 Board 2:00 p.m., Clubhouse I 10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold Class 4:00 p.m. Model Railroad Club 1:00 p.m., Sullivan Room Mutual 13 Board 12:30 p.m. Men’s Bridge 5:30 p.m. Tap with Gerry Class May 10 3:00 p.m., Sullivan Room 1:00 p.m. Chess Club Friday, May 12 Mutual 11 Board 2;00 p.m. Line Dance Class May 19 Clubhouse I 4:00 p.m., Sullivan Room 2:00 p.m. Chair Yoga Class 8:30 a.m. Community Walk Mutual 5 Annual 3:00 p.m. Line Dance Class 10:00 a.m. Basic Drawing Class May 11 2:00 p.m., Clubhouse I 4:00 p.m. Ba Duan Exercise Class 11:00 a.m. Book Club Network Mutual 12 Board May 22 1:00 p.m., Sullivan Room Tuesday, May 9 1:30 p.m. Any Level Watercolor Class Mutual 23 Board Mutual 15 Annual Clubhouse I 3:00 p.m. Hispanos de LW 10:00 a.m., Party Room 2:00 p.m., Clubhouse I 9:30 a.m. Garden Plot Group 6:00 p.m. Café AIM: Fred Foss Mutual 9 Board 9:30 a.m. Any Medium Art Class 7:00 p.m. Friday Duplicate Bridge May 16 10:00 a.m., Sullivan Room 11:30 a.m. Ladies Golf Lunch Clubhouse II Mutual 14 Board 1:00 p.m. Amateur Radio Club 10:00 a.m. Chinese Club 9:30 a.m., Sullivan Room 1:00 p.m. CLL Class: Convergence of 1:00 p.m. Ping Pong Club Meeting times and locations subject to change. Geography & History 1:00 p.m. Chess Club 1:00 p.m. Watercolor Techniques 1:00 p.m. Friday Bridge Sunday, May 14 7:00 p.m. Bingo Class 3:00 p.m. Tai Chi for Essential Tremor Clubhouse I Clubhouse II 5:00 p.m. Trivia Group Class 10:00 a.m. Mother’s Day Buffet 9:00 a.m. Senior Sneakers Class 5:00 p.m. Lawn Bowls 7:30 p.m. Fun & Fancy Production: “A Clubhouse II 10:00 a.m. Clipper Workshop 7:00 p.m. Duplicate Bridge Funny Thing Happened on the Way to 2:00 p.m. Movie: “Mother’s Day” 12:30 p.m. Men’s Bridge Clubhouse II the Forum” 3:00 p.m. Tai Chi for Essential Tremor 1:00 p.m. Chess Club 9:30 a.m. Beginner/Advanced Tai Chi Saturday, May 13 Class 2;00 p.m. Line Dance Class Class Clubhouse I Monday, May 15 2:00 p.m. Chair Yoga Class 11:00 a.m. Mild Exercise Class 9:00 a.m. Gentle Yoga Class Clubhouse I 3:00 p.m. Line Dance Class 11:00 a.m. Water Exercise Class 10:00 a.m. Open Art Studio 9:15 a.m. Stretch & Tone Class 4:00 p.m. Ba Duan Exercise Class 12:30 p.m. Scrabble Group Clubhouse II 9:30 a.m. Any Medium Art Class Tuesday, May 16 1:30 p.m. Comedy & Humor Club 9:15 a.m. Shabbat Services 10:30 a.m. Beginner Stretch & Tone Class Clubhouse I 3:00 p.m. Parkinson’s Support Group 2:00 p.m. Going It Alone Bingo 1:00 p.m. Paintbrush & Knife Class 9:00 a.m. Blood Pressure Testing 1:00 p.m. Non-impact Fusion Water 7:30 p.m. Fun & Fancy Production: “A 1:30 p.m. LW Chorale 9:30 a.m. Any Medium Art Class Class Funny Thing Happened on the Way to 2:00 p.m. NARFE 1:00 p.m. Watercolor Techniques Class 6:15 p.m. Move to the Beat Class the Forum” 6:00 p.m. Lions Club 2:00 p.m. Book Club Network May 5, 2017 Leisure World News | 49 5:00 p.m. Trivia Group 7:00 p.m. Sock Hop Dance Club Friday, May 26 1:00 p.m. Diabetes Prevention Class 5:00 p.m. Lawn Bowls 7:30 p.m. Fun & Fancy Production: “A Clubhouse I 1:00 p.m. Maryland Interclub Seniors 7:00 p.m. Republican Club Funny Thing Happened on the Way to 3:00 p.m. Hispanos de LW Golf Association Lunch 7:00 p.m. Duplicate Bridge the Forum” 6:30 p.m. LW Golf Twilight Dinner 5:45 p.m. Lawn Bowls Clubhouse II Sunday, May 21 7:00 p.m. Friday Duplicate Bridge 6:45 p.m. Chicago Bridge Clubhouse II 9:30 a.m. Beginner/Advanced Tai Chi Clubhouse I Clubhouse II 10:00 a.m. Chinese Club Class 10:00 a.m. JRLW Brunch 1:00 p.m. Chess Club 1:00 p.m. Ping Pong Club 11:00 a.m. Water Exercise Class 2:00 p.m. Italian Club 1:00 p.m. Ping Pong Club 1:00 p.m. Chess Club 11:00 a.m. Mild Exercise Class Clubhouse II 2:00 p.m. Chair Yoga Class 1:00 p.m. Friday Bridge Club 12:30 p.m. Scrabble Group 2:00 p.m. Fun & Fancy Production: “A Thursday, June 1 4:00 p.m. LWAAAC Movie: “The Help” 1:00 p.m. Non-impact Fusion Water Class Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Clubhouse I 1:30 p.m. Comedy & Humor Club the Forum” Saturday, May 27 9:15 a.m. Stretch & Tone Class 6:00 p.m. Camera Club Annual Meeting 3:00 p.m. Tai Chi for Essential Tremor Clubhouse I 9:30 a.m. Beginner/Advanced Tai Chi 6:15 p.m. Move to the Beat Class Class 9:00 a.m. Gentle Yoga Class Class 7:00 p.m. Vegetarian Society Monday, May 22 10:00 a.m. Open Art Studio 10:30 a.m. Beginner Stretch & Tone Wednesday, May 17 5:00 p.m. Lions Club: Gospel Concert Clubhouse I Class 7:30 p.m. Ballroom Dance Club Clubhouse I 9:30 a.m. Stretch & Tone Class 10:30 a.m. Essential Tremor Group Clubhouse II 10:00 a.m. Express Yourself Art Class 10:30 a.m. Beginners Stretch & Tone Class 11:00 a.m. Writers Workshop 9:15 a.m. JRLW Religious Service 10:00 a.m. Supervised Bridge Class 1:30 p.m. LW Chorale 12:30 p.m. Ladies Bridge 2:00 p.m. Going It Alone: Travel Video 11:00 a.m. Short Story Group 1:30 p.m. Book Club Network 3:00 p.m. Stamp Club 1:00 p.m. Diabetes Prevention Class 7:00 p.m. Bingo Sunday, May 28 6:00 p.m. Gentle Yoga Class 1:00 p.m. Oils & Acrylics Class Clubhouse II Clubhouse I Clubhouse II 2:00 p.m. LW Green 9:00 a.m. Senior Sneakers Class Have a Happy Day 9:15 a.m. Yiskor Service 5:45 p.m. Lawn Bowls 12:30 p.m. Men’s Bridge Clubhouse II 9:30 a.m. Beginner/Advanced Tai Chi 6:45 p.m. Chicago Bridge 1:00 p.m. Chess Club 10:30 a.m. Jewish Discussion Group Class Clubhouse II 2:00 p.m. Line Dance Class 4:00 p.m. Duke Ellington School Piano 10:00 a.m. Stitchers Group 11:00 a.m. Mild Exercise Class 2:00 p.m. Chair Yoga Class Ensemble 12:30 p.m. Men’s Bridge 1:00 p.m. Chess Club 3:00 p.m. Line Dance Class 2:00 p.m. Mind-Body Exercise Club 1:00 p.m. Ping Pong Club Monday, May 29 7:00 p.m. Tennis Club 4:00 p.m. Ba Duan Class Clubhouse I 1:00 p.m. Aqua Fit Class Friday, June 2 2:00 p.m. Chair Yoga Class Tuesday, May 23 Memorial Day Clubhouse I Clubhouse II Clubhouse I Thursday, May 18 2:00 p.m. Book Club Network 2:00 p.m. Line Dance Class 12:15 p.m. Kiwanis Club Clubhouse I 5:00 p.m. Trivia Group 3:00 p.m. Line Dance Class 3:00 p.m. Hispanos De LW 10:00 a.m. Health & Wellness Expo 7:00 p.m. Friday Duplicate Bridge 5:00 p.m. Hispanos Friendship Social Tuesday, May 30 10:00 a.m. Painting for Everyone 7:00 p.m. Duplicate Bridge Clubhouse II 12:30 p.m. Ladies Bridge Clubhouse I 1:00 p.m. Ping Pong Club Clubhouse II 1:30 p.m. Steve Friedman: Broadway 1:00 p.m. Oils & Acrylics Class 9:30 a.m. Beginner/Advanced Tai Chi Class 1:00 p.m. Chess Club 5:00 p.m. Lawn Bowls Musicals That Have Faded Away 1:00 p.m. Zumba Gold Class 10:00 a.m. LW Apple Club 5:00 p.m. Trivia Group Clubhouse II 11:00 a.m. Water Exercise Class 1:00 p.m. Friday Bridge Club 9:00 a.m. Senior Sneakers Class 5:00 p.m. Lawn Bowls 3:00 p.m. Tai Chi for Essential Tremor 12:30 p.m. Scrabble Group 7:00 p.m. Duplicate Bridge 9:30 a.m. Beginner/Advanced Tai Chi 1:00 p.m. Non-impact Fusion Water Class Class Class Clubhouse II 1:30 p.m. Comedy & Humor Club 9:30 a.m. Beginner/Advanced Tai Chi Saturday, June 3 10:00 a.m. Stitchers Group 6:15 p.m. Move to the Beat Class Clubhouse I 10:00 a.m. MVA on Wheels Class 7:00 p.m. Camera Club Open House 12:30 p.m. Scrabble Group 9:00 a.m. Gentle Yoga Class 11:00 a.m. Writers Workshop 10:00 a.m. American Needlepoint 11:00 a.m. Water Exercise Class Wednesday, May 24 1:00 p.m. Gilbert & Sullivan Society Clubhouse I 1:30 p.m. Comedy & Humor Club Guild 12:30 p.m. Men’s Bridge Clubhouse II 1:00 p.m. Non-impact Fusion Water 1:00 p.m. Diabetes Prevention Class 6:15 p.m. Move to the Beat Class 2:00 p.m. LW Green 9:15 a.m. JRLW Religious Service Class Wednesday, May 31 2:00 p.m. Going It Alone: Travel Video 5:30 p.m. Tap with Gerry Class 5:45 p.m. Lawn Bowls Clubhouse I 6:45 p.m. Chicago Bridge 7:00 p.m. LW Chorale Concert Friday, May 19 9:00 a.m. Gentle Yoga Class Clubhouse II Clubhouse I 11:00 a.m. Mild Exercise Class 10:00 a.m. Basic Drawing Class 1:00 p.m. Chess Club 10:00 a.m. Book Club Network 1:00 p.m. Ping Pong Club 12:15 p.m. Kiwanis Club 1:00 p.m. Aqua Fit Class 1:30 p.m. Watercolors Any Level Class 2:00 p.m. Chair Yoga Class 2:00 p.m. Book Club Network 7:30 p.m. Hadassah Program 4:00 p.m. Hispanos General Meeting 7:00 p.m. Friday Duplicate Bridge Thursday, May 25 Clubhouse II Clubhouse I 11:30 a.m. Book Club Network Potluck 9:15 a.m. Stretch & Tone Class 1:00 p.m. Ping Pong Club 10:30 a.m. Beginner Stretch & Tone Class 1:00 p.m. Chess Club 12:30 p.m. Ladies Bridge 1:00 p.m. Friday Bridge Club 1:00 p.m. Oils & Acrylics Class 3:00 p.m. Tai Chi for Essential Tremor 1:00 p.m. Ladies Golf Lunch Class 1:30 p.m. Watercolors Any Level Class 7:30 p.m. Fun & Fancy Production: “A 5:00 p.m. Lawn Bowls Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Clubhouse II the Forum” 9:00 a.m. Senior Sneakers Class 9:30 a.m. Beginner/Advanced Tai Chi Saturday, May 20 Class Clubhouse I 9:30 a.m. Quilters Group 9:00 a.m. League of Women Voters 11:00 a.m. Water Exercise Class Meeting & Lunch 12:30 p.m. Men’s Bridge Group 10:00 a.m. Open Art Studio 1:00 p.m. Non-impact Fusion Water Class Clubhouse II 2:00 p.m. Movie: “Mr. Church” 9:15 a.m. JRLW Religious Service 2:00 p.m. Mind-Body Exercise Club 12:00 p.m. LGBT Alliance 5:30 p.m. Tap with Gerry Class 2:00 p.m. Going It Alone: Travel Video

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52 | Leisure World News May 5, 2017 Excellent references in LW. Have CLEAN HOUSES Experienced. convenience. Learn basic computer, KEN INSURANCE AGENCY. car. Light cooking, doctor’s appts., Excellent references, great work. I email, surfing the web, digital Eligible for Medicare? Call us now! errands. Bonded, insured. Hospice clean bathrooms, kitchens, dust/ photos, tablets, smartphones, smart Plan F pays 100%, no deductible. patients are welcome. Call Ana vacuum entire house. Additional TVs, and more. Patient trainer Plan G pays 100% with deductible. (240-491-8978, 301-442-6094). housekeeping services as you need. will sit by your side and teach you Prescription drug plan. Burial Please call me, Ivone (240-476- in plain English - no technical plan. Long term care. MD, VA HOME HEALTH AID. Over 25 2574). talk! Shopping assistance for all broker. Ken Epie (240-779-3747), years experience. Looking for electronic & computer items. ([email protected]). night, day or live-in position. 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R & G CLEANING SERVICES –Small, family-owned business catering to you and your household needs. Friendly, reliable and trustworthy with many years of experience. Reasonable rates and flexible hours. Licensed and insured. Help with household organization. Free estimate with appointment. Call (301-442-5032).

ALICIA’S CLEANING SERVICES – Good references. Good rate. Once a week or every two weeks. (240- 286-3807)

May 5, 2017 Leisure World News | 53 HELP WANTED VOLUNTEER AS A HOTLINE MEALS ON WHEELS (MOW), Greater Philadelphia Area, and the CALL COUNSELOR with the which runs out of the Inter-Faith Delaware Valley, the opportunity to HOUSEKEEPER WANTED Montgomery County Hotline! The Chapel site, needs more volunteers meet and share their experiences, for resident in Montgomery Montgomery County Hotline is a to deliver meals. If you have or and socialize. The group has Mutual. Must speak, read and 24-hour, 7 day a week confidential know someone who has one and a had monthly meetings and was write English, available for service. Counselors provide half to two hours every other week organized by Ellen Lederman to housecleaning and driving. To supportive and confidential or one time a month and might be bring people with mutual interests interview, phone Diana at (301- listening; crisis prevention and interested in serving in this capacity, together. Announcements of 822-4242). intervention; and give information, please contact (410-730-9476). meetings appear in this section referrals and resources. Training of the Leisure World News. OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALK, Course starts March 11. Contact THE SENIOR CONNECTION needs Further information is available by Saturday, June 17. Sponsored ([email protected]) or (301- volunteers who live in the 20906 zip contacting Jerry Leventhal at (301- by the American Foundation for 424-0656, ext. 541) if interested. code area to drive seniors to medical 598-5078). Suicide Prevention, the walk raises appointments and help with grocery money for suicide awareness MUSEUM GUIDES – at the shopping. Schedules are flexible and WANTED and prevention. Please help. You Montgomery County Historical just 2-3 hours a month can make do not need to walk; you can Society. Work two weekday a difference! Training and liability OWNER LIVING IN GREENS volunteer to help in other ways. afternoons or one weekend coverage are provided. Call (301- II (15100 Interlachen Dr.) is Or you can make a donation. For afternoon per month from noon to 942-1049) or contact (volunteer@ interested in purchasing/renting more information about the walk, 4 p.m. Receive on-the-job training seniorconnectionmc.org) to learn two garage spaces in that building. volunteering or making a donation, on local history and museum more. Please contact owner at (301-598- contact LW resident Mab Cantril, interpretation. Also receive special 5953). Thank you. ([email protected]) or admission to programs and a 20% KOSHER MEALS ON WHEELS, (240-669-6436). discount in the Museum Shop. sponsored by JSSA, needs FAST CASH FOR USED CARS - Big Contact Amada Elliott, Education volunteers to deliver nutritious dollars paid for your used car! Over VOLUNTEER WITH & Outreach Coordinator, meals to homebound seniors. 43 years experience serving Leisure REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE! (301-340-6534) or (aelliott@ Volunteers will pick meals up at World. Leave message 24 hours. I Representative Payee helps low- montgomeryhistory.org). the Hebrew Home in Rockville will come to you. Cash or cashiers income persons with disabilities and deliver them to seniors in check at your request. I can also manage their finances. Each MEALS ON WHEELS is looking Montgomery County. Schedule is help with your new car purchase, volunteer is matched with a client for caring and dedicated flexible. Call Diane Hays-Earp at any make or model! Md. Dealer who needs help with budgeting, volunteers to deliver meals JSSA, (301-816-2639). #U2927. Call Marty Salins (301- paying routine bills and keeping to homebound and disabled 325-1973). track of financial matters. individuals in the Leisure World HELP A CHILD! In just 1-2 hours Interested volunteers should area. Service area includes: a week you can make a difference WILL BUY MILITARY, WW2, contact the Volunteer Coordinator Leisure World, Olney, Wheaton, in a child’s life. Volunteers provide WW1, Civil War, memorabilia (301-424-0656, ext. 541) or Sandy Spring. Please contact friendship and encouragement, items. Uniforms, Weapons, ([email protected]). Emily Trotter at (443-573-0925) help with reading, offer homework Helmets, Photos, Medals, or any or email ([email protected]). assistance, and engage in crafts other items associated with US, and cultural activities at schools German, Japanese or other military near Leisure World. For more history. Call Dave (240-464-0958) information, contact Interages at or email ([email protected]). (301-949-3551) or (interages@ AccessJCA.org). CASH FOR RUGS: oriental rugs, any condition. European, Asian, NOTICES Navajo, etc. Gary (301-520-0755).

PORTABLE OXYGEN TANK: HOUSING UNLIMITED, INC is Someone left a portable oxygen a non-profit organization that tank outside the FISH office, provides housing for people in located in Clubhouse II, on Monday, mental health recovery. We accept April 10. It probably should be furniture and housewares that are returned to the medical supply in good condition to furnish our company from which it was homes. We do pick up. The Housing obtained as Medicare rents them Unlimited office is (301-592-9314). for 36 months. Thank you.

KEEPING SENIORS SAFE - KSS. CASH FOR JEWELRY: gold, Morton A. Davis, coordinator silver, costume, diamonds, coins and resident of Leisure World (including foreign), watches, stamp is available to discuss theft collections. Gary (301-520-0755). prevention, driving and shopping BUYING JEWELRY, antiques. Cash habits, frauds, home safety paid for gold, silver, jewelry, coins, inspection and property crimes to watches, firearms, misc. collections. any organization. The program is Silver Spring resident. Please call part of the Montgomery County Tom (240-476-3441). Police Department Volunteer Resource Section. Morton can WE BUY VINTAGE: Turn your be reached at (301-318-0681) or old into gold! Something in the ([email protected]). basement gathering dust? Give us a call; you might be surprised! PRAYER CHANGES THINGS. Phone quotes and home visits when You are invited to join “Hannah’s possible. Specializing in anything Prayer Circle” here at LW. For more Hi-Fi or Hi-Fi related. We also information, call Evangelist Connie repair Hi-Fi equipment. 50 years Blake at (301-438-2667). experience! 301-881-1327 (Please leave a message.) UPCOMING EVENTS BUYING VINTAGE BASEBALL & PHILADELPHIA CLUB: Our next FOOTBALL CARDS. I pay cash for meeting is on Sunday, May 7, at sports cards from 1969 and before. 11 a.m., in Clubhouse II, at the No collection is too big! Please call fireplace in the lobby. The club Brian to discuss your collection, offers former residents of the (301-758-5357). 54 | Leisure World News May 5, 2017 May 5, 2017 Leisure World News | 55 56 | Leisure World News May 5, 2017