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City Facilities (These facilities remain closed to the public.) 2021 HOLIDAY Community Center...... 14 CLOSURE Book an Event...... 15 CALENDAR Recreation Center...... 16 Parks...... 17 Memorial Day Sunday, May 30 City Services Monday, May 31 City Leadership...... 3 Independence Day Message from the City Manager...... 4 Saturday, July 3 City Department Directory...... 5-7 Sunday, July 4 Employees Reflect and Say Goodbye...... 8-9 Public Works...... 10 Labor Day Police...... 11 Sunday, Sept. 5 Library...... 12-13 Monday, Sept. 6 Takoma Park Arts...... 18-19 Housing & Community Development...... 20 Recreation Department...... 22-38 In-Person, Outdoor Classes...... 25 Youth...... 27 About Teens...... 28 the Cover Adults...... 29-31 55+...... 32 Recent retirees Kurt Gilbert, Peggye Washington, and Partners...... 38 John Lupari and soon to Family Activities...... 33-37 be retired City Manager Virtual Class Schedule at a Glance...... 40 Suzanne Ludlow ADA
The City of Takoma Park is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings and programs. For auxiliary aids or services at a City of Look for this icon Takoma Park event, contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, thoughout the guide, at [email protected] or 301-891-7267 which identifies the or Maryland Relay Service at 800-735-2258 TTY/ City’s green initiatives. Voice. Two weeks advance notice is requested.
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City Council All legislative powers of the City are vested in a body designated as the City Public Meetings, Council of the City of Takoma Park, consisting of seven members. Six of Boards, Commissions, these members are elected by ward and are called Councilmembers, and one is elected at large and is called the Mayor. The regular term of the and Committees Councilmembers and the Mayor is two years or until their successors have been elected and duly sworn. Elections will take place in November of every City Council Meetings even numbered year. The Takoma Park City Council three-year term. Meetings are usually held on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., unless the City Council is on recess. The Takoma Park City Council generally takes a recess in August and December. City Council meetings are available to watch on City TV Cable and are available to view on the City website live or as archives. The Wednesday meetings include a public comment period. Mayor: Kate Stewart [email protected] Open Meetings Office hours are by appointment. All meetings of the City Council and Council- appointed boards, committees, commissions are open to the public unless noted otherwise. All are subject to the Maryland Open Meetings Act. Notice of meetings is provided on the City Calendar. Meetings will be held remotely for the duration of the public health crisis. For the most current information, visit www.takomaparkmd.gov and click on “Events and Meetings.” Information on Ward 1: Ward 2: Ward 3: any meetings taking place will be published there Peter Kovar Cindy Dyballa Kacy Kostiuk along with information on how the public can 240-319-6281 240-320-6494 240-204-4912 observe. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Opportunities to Serve Takoma Park residents have many opportunities to be involved in their government. Serving on a City board, commission, or committee is one way to be involved while providing a service to the community. These groups are advisory to the City Council, and some have specific roles related to conducting hearings or carrying out certain activities: Arts & Ward 4: Ward 5: Ward 6: Humanities Commission, Board of Elections, Terry J. Seamens Jarrett Smith Talisha Searcy Commemoration Commission, Commission on 240-793-5108 301-960-7462 202-339-7914 Landlord-Tenant Affairs (COLTA), Committee [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] on the Environment, Emergency Preparedness Committee, Ethics Commission, Facade Advisory Board, Grants Review Committee, Noise Control Board, Nuclear-Free Takoma Park City Manager Committee, Recreation Committee, Complete 301-891-7229 Safe Streets Committee, Tree Commission, and [email protected] Youth Council. Day-to-day management of the Takoma Park Members are appointed by the City Council. government is overseen by the City Manager. Check the City website to see membership The City Manager is appointed by the City Council, requirements and to find out the specifics implements the policies they adopt, and proposes of each group’s mandate. Residents are an annual budget to the City Council. encouraged to sit in on a meeting or two before applying to see if it is a good fit with their City Manager interests and skills. Suzanne Ludlow
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Dear Resident, Welcome to the Spring/Summer City Guide! I am so happy to see Takoma Park beginning to open up after more than a year in the pandemic. This Spring/Summer City Guide has more activities and a lot more hope! We have learned the hard way that there can always be surprises, so as you review the activities, please check to make sure they are actually happening. And, keep Suzanne Ludlow your eye on news from the City in the Newsletter, social media and website to City Manager learn of additional activities for enjoyment and learning. Retirement You may have heard that I will be retiring on July 1. One of the most difficult things about my last year with the City of Takoma Park is that it has been so hard to be physically near my wonderful City staff and all of the residents, store owners, school children and other great people that have made my 27 years with Takoma Park truly special. I live in walking distance, so I will be around to take part in the arts events and festivals as they begin to occur Through it all, I have again. This time as just a happy participant! been so impressed by the The City Council will be choosing a new City Manager. strength of the helpers. They have established a good selection process and I am sure the City will soon have a wonderful new public Through it all, I am so servant and leader. The next City Manager will be very grateful to the scientists fortunate to be coming to a caring, fiscally-responsible and health care workers. community with the highest of ideals and commitments. Through it all, I am so proud of the dedication Strength While I am vaccinated now and seeing the possibilities of the Takoma Park staff of normalcy on the horizon, I cannot forget the tragedy who kept things going in we have gone through together. Dozens of Takoma Park residents have died from COVID-19, and many others so many different ways. have had hardship from illness, job loss, food insecurity, mental health challenges, isolation, remote schooling, and overall stress. Through it all, I have been so impressed by the strength of the helpers. Through it all, I am so grateful to the scientists and health care workers. Through it all, I am so proud of the dedication of the Takoma Park staff who kept things going in so many different ways.
Enjoy So now, please read through the opportunities that await you through August 2021. Return to things you enjoyed doing, and try something you haven’t done before. Enjoy!
Suzanne Ludlow City Manager
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| 5 The last part of ensuring This common seem may like These should be only as deep Once packed the you’ve soil back in, Consider theof the size mature tree Reprinted from October 2020 from Reprinted Newsletter City Guide • Spring/Summer 2021 Utility lines: a look any at Take whendeciding what to buy. overhead power or utility on your property lines but also consider how wide the tree and grow any may competition from have trees it may or shrubs next to your it yard. in Planting holes: as the root the of ball but tree, should be twice as If wide. a treeplanted is too cover it deep, will the root flare, which stresses the tree. Most of the roots spread out thetree’s base like of a wineglass instead of diving down deep and loosening the soil a wide encouragesin circle healthy root growth. removal: Container butsense, the to make remove container sure seenbeforetrees many planting the We’ve tree. found the and when fail, they we’ve are removed, theburlap The root and circling still ball. wire roots strongaren’t enough to burst through that material, and the not tree eventually removed if die it’s will planting. before rings: Mulch ring aroundcreating a mulch the new tree can help suppress weeds, and create a barrierretain water, that prevents mowers and trimmers from getting too close to the tender bark. be Mulch shouldn’t uppiled around the trunk, though. schedule: Watering planting success Make is watering. to keep sure duringthe the tree watered, but not water-logged growing season after planting. A tree that has been planted within three years need about will 25 a week. of water gallons the water Don’t trunk of the but tree, rather place a hose one to two feet from the trunk and let the trickle water slowly for shiftingabout the hose an hour, around the tree a Measuring how much times duringfew that hour. giving the tree a five using gallon you’re water bucket can be helpful as well. Meg Smolinski, ISA Certified Arborist Tree Care Tree Tips Below are some considerations to keep in when to mind planning plant something a tree, lastthat will a lifetime. • • • • • With these tips, you and can your family successfully plant a tree your yard. in — City staff continue to work remotely, but they are available to assist residents phone by and email. • Recreation programs Stormwater•
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City Guide • Spring/Summer 2021 301-270-1100 / Emergency 911 These City facilities remain closed to the public. Sunday, 12 - 5 p.m. 12 Sunday, Park Takoma Center Recreation Ave. Hampshire 7315 New Park, MD 20912 Takoma 301-891-7289 See for page more 16 information The Recreation Center is a hidden Once gem. you’ll inside discover a basketball gym,fitness room, community programs, and fantastic staff. Please stop and by see for yourself! Takoma Park Community Park Takoma AbbottCenter/Sam Citizens’ Center Avenue 7500 Maple MD 20912 Park, Takoma 301-891-7100 Standard Hours: - 9:30 Monday 8:30 a.m. p.m.; – Thursday, - 6 p.m.; a.m. 10 Saturday, p.m.; - 10 8:30 a.m. Friday,
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Ongoing ProgramsOngoing & Services Safe Place for Online Transactions Park Police DepartmentThe Takoma offers a safe place transactions.for online the community would like We to feel safe when with dealing strangers through online classifiedad transactions,such as Craigslist. The department has set up a safe place for sellers and buyers to carry out purchases Park and/or Police Department sales the in Takoma Park,parking 7500 Maryland lot or lobby, Takoma Maple Avenue, To 20912. learn visit more, the police website www.takomaparkmd.gov/police at under Community Crime prevention Policing. is extremely important to the men and Park Police Departmentwomen of the Takoma and the department is happy to continue to be a part of this nationwide safety trend. National Prescription Back Day Drug Take Saturday, April 24 Park Police DepartmentThe Takoma participates the in Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Nationwide Prescription Drug Day twice Take-Back This campaign gives the public a year. an opportunity abuse pill to prevent and theft ridding by their homes of unused, expired, dangerous potentially and unwanted prescription drugs. Prescriptions are brought to the Takoma Park Police Department, 7500 Maple CollectionAvenue. are set the boxes up in first-floor Takoma Park police lobby of the Community Prescription, the over Center. counter and pet medications are accepted. Although continue we to participate in this nationwide event, as a reminder, residents looking to dispose of excess and expired prescription the and over counter medications can visit the safe and secure permanent drop off location the at ParkCity Police Department, of Takoma takomaparkmd.gov/police •
members. police departmentpolice community and and build a relationship with a relationship and build your local great way to promote way great your organization at [email protected] This is a For more information, contact Cathy Plevy a spot there (and is no cost to participate). like to be partlike of the event, please reserve are a locally based organization and would police department. The If is free. event you and between the community and local relationships among community members and and strengthen organizations; to support locally based businesses, groups, groups, support businesses, based locally safety and prevention crime awareness; to The department’s goal is to heighten event in celebration in event of this campaign. Department hosts its own community Watch (NATW).Watch Park Police The Takoma by theby National Association of Town National Night Out* crime/drug prevention sponsored event departments across the nation, is a unique National Night Out, celebrated police by 6 – 9 p.m. Tuesday, August 3 Tuesday, and/or Twitter. by following the police on Facebook by following the police at www.takomaparkmd.gov/police or at www.takomaparkmd.gov/police or by signing up for police information by signing up for police the pandemic. Please keep up to date the pandemic. Please *We will monitor these events due to *We programs and services provide. we of Takoma Park. Hereof Takoma is a sample of the the Police Department serves the people Whether person, in or phone, by online, 911 (emergency)911 (non-emergency)• 301-270-1100 [email protected] Police Open 24/7 Open
301-891-7100 www.takomaparkmd.gov City Services City DEPARTMENT RECREATION TAKOMA ARTS CITY FACILITIES LIBRARY CITY SERVICES DIRECTORY Takoma Park MarylandLibrary Library 12 | Hoopla each month. each Hoopla from items five out check can patron Library music. and Each movies, shows, TV audiobooks, out check can patrons addition, more. much and In comics, books, French and Spanish adults, and kids for e-books offers use. and It up set to easy isquite Hoopla ebooks2.html. directions: www.takomapark.info/library/ herego for it; timeuse you first the number using library your account an out check e-books, downloadable For choose. to which from books 2,000 almost are there books, history to biographies From adult. through school from middle readers for books non-fiction Infobase aloud. isread it while text the follows reader the which “enhanced in e-books,” has BookCloud National Geographic videos. In addition, short more and poetry, in drama, French, books some English classes, in AP used books non-fiction, fiction, offers It kids. BookCloud games. and puzzles and subjects, animals other and on videos Geographic minute) National (1–5 short books, “playlists” ofthemed books, Spanish and French non-fiction, them), to isread while it comics, text the see (kids read-alongs books, picture Tumblebook Library, try readers, youngest the For ebooks. for options Weresources! have several streaming ofdigital great collection our exploring have fun page, can you ofthe and top at the “online” or “ebooks” the button www.takomapark.info/library To to: go resources, digital our to get E-BOOKS digital extensive our • Access magazines, and books print • Borrow you card, can: Library Maryland Park aTakoma With in Maryland. libraries municipal public two ofonly is one Takoma Library The Maryland Park www.takomapark.info/library e-books and digital audiobooks. digital and e-books both and preparation, test programs, language learning information, career includingresources, college and and music CDs. audiobooks Hoopla City Guide •Spring/Summer 2021 . You up set will to need is a great option for older older for is agreat option service and attend virtual library programs. Please check the information below and on the following pages. following the on and below information the check Please programs. library virtual attend and service curbside "Books-to-Go" our through books out check can you but public, the to closed remains building library The which has has which offers basic basic offers . Click on on . Click Monthly Programs Weekly Programs program. ofthe version Zoom the for register to remember time time, to please from and changes line-up our as first browser your refresh Please www.tinyurl.com/tplibraryprograms. to go To cancellations. or ofany changes register, well notices as as will reminders send we registered, are you if but programs, these required for isnot registration Also, information by going to www.tinyurl.com/tplibraryevents. our calendar: program up-to-date most the get change, so may occasionally Password Meeting and ID Meeting Zoom the that note Please program. each with listed any) if Password, “Join on Click (and Meeting ID https://zoom.us. Meeting in the put and aMeeting” to To in go online –are online our Zoom. via programs, participate Yoga Storytime –except Outdoor for programs ofour most building so is closed, Library The Library Calendar
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so social distancing can be observed.Please register www.tinyurl.com/tplibraryevents.at At the program, Ms. Kati lead participants will some in yoga poses, read a story, and blow somebubbles. All participants with leave will a “craft Face bag. masks to go” are pleaserequired; bring ortowel a yoga mat. Park Big BookTakoma Club Park BigThe Book Takoma Schewe, led Phil by Club, continuewill its twice-yearly meetings spring in 2021, this concentrating time on short stories rather than a At itsnovel. last meeting Zoom (on during November) membersclub considered severalcandidate stories. To we themake all stories a consistent in available way, determined tohave use a specific anthology of famous short stories. This book The Art Short the of is The Story (2005), edited Dana by Gioia and R. S. Gwynn. Copies are fromavailable the Library and from booksellers. From the long list of stories thein book, members chose the eight to following discuss: APRIL 7 - MARGARET ATWOOD, Happy Endings; JAMES BALDWIN, Blues Sonny's APRIL 21 - ANTON CHEKHOV, Misery; RALPH ELLISON, A Party Down the at Square APRIL 28 – HERMAN MELVILLE, Bartleby, the Scrivener; CHINUA ACHEBE, Path Dead Men's May 5 – ZORA NEALE HURSTON, Sweat; and ISAAC BASHEVIS SINGER, Gimpel the Fool. days beforeA few the first meeting,organizer Phil club Schewe send out will the Zoom information to those signed Forup. more information about the discussions, joining check ftpml.org/upcoming-events. The Bi-Monthly Book Club The Bi-Monthly Book led Club, Timby Rahn, meets every other month to discuss a particular book. For more information, Parkcheck the Maryland Friends of the Takoma website: https://ftpml.org.
“Take and Make” Craft Bags Make” and “Take On Saturdays be giving out throughout the spring, we’ll and Make” craft“Take bags. The on – be available bags will our bright purple cart – on Saturdays between 12–6 thein Library parking lot, right near the table used for our “Books to Go” curbside program. The pick-up bags, put together by Librarian KatiChildren’s Nolfi, contain will all the materials for a craft can our directions follow suitable You for ages up. 3 oruse the materials a totally in It’s up to you! different way. Each month feature a different will put craft, out 25 and we’ll craft bags each Saturday – first firstcome, served. Storytime Yoga Outdoor Join Ms. Kati on Sundays and June April, in May, for an a.m. from 10-10:30 Outdoor Storytime Yoga program for ages 3 up on the of the lawn Takoma Park Recreation Center, New Hampshire 7315 Space to 10 Ave. is limited and their adults,children
NEW “Books HOME to You” have We SERVICE! DELIVERY added a home delivery option, Park residents for Takoma If you are unable to comeonly. to the library to collect your books, please put DELIVERY thein subject of your line request.original email A staff contactmember will you from this phone – 240- number 856-0255when – the delivery Deliveryis ready. hours are Thursday, Tuesday, Monday, and Friday Be 12–3. the sure address and phone in number your library account are accurate. SPECIAL PROGRAMS
301-891-7100 www.takomaparkmd.gov Library DEPARTMENT RECREATION TAKOMA ARTS CITY FACILITIES LIBRARY CITY SERVICES CITYDIRECTORY SERVICES City Facilities COVID -ClosedtothePublicDuring Takoma Park, MD20912 Maple Avenue7500 Sam Abbott Citizens’Center Takoma Park Community Center/ 301-891-7100 14 |CityGuide •Spring/Summer 2021 • • • • • • Computer Center • • • • Auditorium • • Studio Art may limitroom
computer use of up to two hours per day per hours two to ofup use computer purchased guest required pass for or card Valid Takoma Library Park B quiet in Room Absolute A allowed in use Room cell phone Low conversation, working in pairs, in pairs, working conversation, Low printer Color more and software word processing, graphics Internet, users laptop for space work and headphones, and drives flash for ports with equipped Two workstations 25 rooms, permitted not beverage and Food be removed can chairs ofseven fixed Row wheelchairs six for Room 154 chairs fixed available rentals for Not enrolled in classes. available students to are easels kiln, and room, art The construction availability. Library Library
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See page 35 page See -Saturday Monday (55+) Adult Active 35 page See Sunday Saturday -Friday Monday 55+ those for Room available in Senior limits available four in library, additional minute 20 with stations additional Four Monday - Friday -Friday Monday (18Young Adult -24 yrs) Sunday Saturday -Friday Monday Youth &Teen (6-17 yrs) games arcade-style and Basketball tables foosball and pool Ping pong, by time ofyear age and vary Hours street shoesNo on dance floor floor and mirrors wood with studio Large
Tuesday Monday Sunday Saturday Saturday Friday Thursday Wednesday www.takomaparkmd.gov 12 -5p.m. 12 -6p.m. 12 -8p.m. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. -8:30 6:30 12 -5p.m. 12 p.m. -5:30 -5p.m.2:30 10 a.m. -5p.m. 12 -6p.m. 10 a.m. -9p.m. 12 -9p.m. 10 a.m. -9p.m. 12 -9p.m. 12 -5p.m.
12 -5p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. -6p.m. Saturday Multimedia Lab Multimedia who want to hone their skills. skills. their hone to want who level intermediate students and engineers audio/video aspiring accommodate to designed courses instructional and equipment recording and video -the-art state-of- features studio educational Our • • • • Teen Lounge • • • Senior Room Lunes ajueves 9a.m. de -1p.m. americano. información para pasaporte su por aplicar llame al 301-891-7204 para obtener cita para presentar Por aplicación. favor americano una necesita hacer aquí. No pasaporte su por aplicar puede Se 9a.m. -1p.m. -Thursday Monday information. at 301-891-7204Representative, for Service Customer Visurraga, Sofia call Please necessary. appointment Center. Takoma No Community Park isavailable at the service Passport Service Passport up an appointment. 301-891-7100 Call residents. City set to for isfree 9 a.m. -1p.m.). service The -Thursday, only.appointment (Monday isavailable by service Notary Public Notary Daily activities socializing for Area TVs X-box, screen large by time ofyear vary Hours &Sunday Saturday -Friday Monday and more workshops, screenings, Bingo, health available printer and computers Four read or socialize to atmosphere relaxed and furnishings Comfortable
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2021 | 15 $200/hour, regular rental 4 hour Minimum $130/hour, nonprofit $130/hour, moreFor information about renting the Auditorium, contact John Webster at 301- or891-7225 email johnw@ takomaparkmd.gov Auditorium capacity: 154 The located the Auditorium, in Park Community Center, Takoma LEED-CIis Certified Silver and fixed seats withhas 154 two and roomaisles six wheel for Thechairs. floatingwood stageis off inches the 18 approximately feet 19 feet wide30 and floor, deep the at center. friendlyThis space environmentally has a state the of art lighting system with colored LED washes, sound system with two wireless and connectionsmicrophones for The microphones. wired 10 to up presentation system x 11’ has a 6’ projection the of center in screen the stage and two on screens small either side of stage. Extra apply fees staffing for outside of normal hours of services, AV operation, specialized extraordinary maintenance security. ordemands, required Insurance is required. Fees: - During COVID COVID COVID During During City Guide • Spring/Summer COVID guidelines. guidelines. COVID COVID will be dictated by by will be dictated will be dictated Rentals Unavailable Unavailable Unavailable Rentals Rentals When rentals resume, resume, resume, rentals rentals When When maximum room capacity capacity capacity room room maximum maximum $80/hour $35/hour $60/hour
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$50 refundable deposit required for Heffner Park Community Center. Large Meeting Rooms Azalea Room Capacity Heffner Community Center Park Avenue 42 Oswego Park,Takoma MD 20912 Capacity Fees resident T.P. Non-resident Business* $70/hour $25/hour $50/hour 10 with tables10 without tables 15 20 with tables without tables25 20 with tables
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* Business rate includes commercial nonprofitand organizations. Rose Room Capacity Lilac Room Capacity Room Hydrangea Capacity Fees resident T.P. Small Meeting Rooms Non-resident Business* * Business rate applies to all organizations, nonprofits, for profit entities or nonprofits, * Business rate applies to all organizations, Not available at Heffner Park CC. community groups. Hours for auditorium rentals may be until 11:00 p.m. p.m. Hours for auditorium rentals may be until 11:00 Friday - Sunday. and until 12:00 a.m. Thursday Monday - ities of the user. The renter is responsible for set-up and clean-up. This time is responsible for set-up and clean-up. The renter ities of the user. Nothing can be affixed to the walls. should be included in the rental. Rental Hours Standard Community Center Park Takoma - 9 p.m. Monday - Friday 9 a.m. p.m. - 5:30 Saturday 10:30 a.m. Sunday 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. Please visit us online at takomaparkmd.gov/recreation/parks-pavilions-Please visit us online at 2011-1 (PDF) Regulation No. Administrative click on and-athletic-fields and facilities rentals and general responsibil for regulations governing public use, Request a room or park pavilion with aGo online: Request a room or park website at apm.activecommunities. credit card from our Registration and See Page 39, com/takomaparkrecreation. Rentals within for online registration. Policies for instructions Payment is due at be requested in person. 10 business days must the time of the reservation. Policies Heffner Park Community Center Heffner Park - 9 p.m. Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. Recreation Center Park Takoma • •
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Event with Us! with Event Book Your Next Your Book City Facilities - Closed to the Public During Public to the Closed - COVID Facilities City DEPARTMENT RECREATION TAKOMA ARTS CITY FACILITIES LIBRARY CITY SERVICES DIRECTORY City Facilities COVID -ClosedtothePublicDuring 16 |CityGuide •Spring/Summer 2021 fantastic staff. Please stop by for and see yourself! The Recreation Center is gem. ahidden inside you’ll Once discover abasketball gym, fitness room,community programs, and 301-891-7289 Takoma Park, MD20912 After hours After Business General (capacity BACK 40) Room Meeting hours After Business General 294) (capacity Gym* Information Hourly Rental (18+Adult years) $45 (13 -17Teen years) $10 Youth -12 (5 years) $5 (1 year; Fitness not include does Room) Recreation General Center Membership Fees 7315 New Hampshire Ave. Takoma Park Recreation Center Fitness RoomFitness closed
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Summer camps all for ages Classes programs school &After Before senior useonly * Tuesday & Thursdays 12-2p.m. are reserved for Sunday Saturday Tuesday & Thursday Monday, Wednesday, Friday Standard Hours www.takomaparkmd.gov $70 per hour per $70 hour per $25 additional fee(s)*
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DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY CITY SERVICES LIBRARY CITY FACILITIES TAKOMA ARTS RECREATION 2021 | 17 City Guide • Spring/Summer In order to secure a park recommended it is highly pavilion, a permit.to have (See page 15). Moon bounces are not permitted on City property. Permits are honored with rain or no shine, refunds/ reschedules. reserve see “Book a pavilion, To Next Your Event with Us” onpage 15. Sale of merchandise is prohibited on City property outside of scheduled City events. The sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages is not permitted facility/park/pavilion. any in andBuildings parks on City are not available holidays. Reserving does a pavilion not guarantee use of an adjacent field if applicable. FAQs • • • • • • • • T.P. resident T.P. Non-resident/Business For information about other parks in our city, please visit montgomeryparks.org or call 301-495-2525.
$95 per day Pavilion Rental Fees Pavilion per day $115 It recommended is highly to secure permits for various events and activities parks public held in throughout the City. Permits guarantee location and of a rental. time Please contact the Recreation Department before conducting 301-891-7290 at park on business property. Parks and Permits
City Facilities - Pavilion Rentals Unavailable During COVID Unavailable Rentals Pavilion - Facilities City 301-891-7100 www.takomaparkmd.gov City Facilities - Closed to the Public During Public to the Closed - COVID Facilities City DEPARTMENT RECREATION TAKOMA ARTS CITY FACILITIES LIBRARY CITY SERVICES DIRECTORY 18 | eight restrictions, coronavirus to due year last closed Center Community Center. the Community When Takoma at the galleries in the Park exhibitions future for in call ajuried work their D.C.the submitted area across from 100 than artists More ofartists. range diverse by a artwork featuring posters large with ofcreativity aburst offer soon Takoma across will shelters Bus Park byArtwork Regional Artists Local Bus Shelters to Feature TakomaPark Arts 301-891-7119 •[email protected] •takomaparkmd.gov/arts City Guide •Spring/Summer 2021 www.takomaparkmd.gov said. “The City ofTakoma is City Park “The said. Division Coordinator Brendan Smith Humanities and community,” Arts the with inspiring artwork this share to we want so ofcrisis, times during now crucial iseven more “Art it. still see public can the so now, posters shelter bus on featured will exhibitions be in those artists from artwork the of Some indefinitely. were delayed exhibitions bimonthly 301-891-7100 DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY CITY SERVICES LIBRARY CITY FACILITIES TAKOMA ARTS RECREATION 19 United States who with are involved the Uniting US (https://unitingus.org) nonprofit organization. group The encourages veterans to create art as a form of therapy and financial support. The Arts and Humanities Division organized a local art holiday sale with Uniting US last December which raised more than $2,000 for veteran artists and the Crossroads Community Food Network. Artwork from the upcoming beexhibitions featured will on posters local in bus shelters across Park. Smith said,Takoma “We’re to bring artexcited out of galleries and and museums onto thestreets where everyone can it.” enjoy City Guide • Spring/Summer 2021 |
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There is no registration or ID required to get a meal, get registration is no to There required ID or “COVID-19 has impacted many in community, our in par Newsletter) Park —Sean Takoma Gossard (March 2021 Q: I have a family of 5. There’s really no limit on the really no limit There’s of 5. I have a family Q: meals I can take? A: as many asked. Take asquestions need. you Frequently Asked Questions frigerator. koma Parkkoma and the surround ing areas, a way is now there to healthyget charge meals of free and directly a community from re are food-insecure inare food-insecure Ta ing Takoma Park residents, espe Parking residents, Takoma cially a children and the elderly, and safe meals, place reliable or asked. questions no areand cleaned and the daily. refrigerators stocked Every Monday throughday, Friday, the fridges are filled with be tween 25 are the and nearly there 100 meals. 20 Feed So far, Fridge locations around D.C., including the community cen 300 at Aquatic and Center Takoma Recreation Center ter, St. NW. look “We VanBuren forward having to in them the community and are thankful assist groups add to them to said Park Mayor Kateing Takoma Stewart. those in need,” continticular she exacerbating food insecurity,” of issues all to ued. are the “We grateful community non members, profits, and Citystaff help stepped those to in who have in need.” most teur Mark Bucher, the owner of Mark Bucher, teur the D.C.-area steakhouse Me diumthe Rare, Fridge Feed is everyonemeant make to sure has access a healthy to mealwhile also helping area restaurants hit hardby the pandemic. The latest the Fridge Feed opened spot for in early February the Ta outside at Parkkoma Recreation Center Hampshire New Ave., offer 7315
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Q: Where are these fridges located? A: There are two Feed the Fridge refrig- erators in Takoma Park. The original is at the Recreation Center. (7315 New Hamp- shire Ave) and the newest addition is at the Community Center (7500 Maple Ave). For additional locations visit https://feedthefridge.org.
Q: It seems as if things are finally get- ting better with COVID. Does that mean this program will stop? A: The reality is, even before COVID, peo- ple were hungry. We will continue our ef- forts to feed the D.C. Metro area until ev- ery citizen is food secure.
Q: If I am a local restaurant, how can I get involved in providing the Feed the Fidge ribbon cutting last month. meals occasionally? A: If you are a restaurant or chef interest- Q: I’m interested in volunteering for Feed the Fridge. ed in getting involved, please send a message through our por- How do I sign up? tal on feedthefridge.org. Please include your name, your restau- A: If you are interested in getting involved as a volunteer, please rant’s name, and the best phone number to contact you. Within let us know your interest in and availability (full-time, part-time, the message, please let us know if you are interested in donating once a month, etc.) through the portal on feedthefridge.org. meals occasionally or if you would like to join our initiative as a full partner. We will have one of our team members reach out. Q: How do I donate to Feed the Fridge? A: You can donate through our website, feedthefridge.org
We Belong Here: The Takoma Park Equity Walk Click, scan, swipe, jump, play and talk about all things Equity. You can plan your visit on the City web site: takomaparkmd.gov/government/ housing-and-community-development/ planning-and-community-development/we- belong-here-the-takoma-park-equity-walk, where you can find lots of information and resources to guide you. Pass it on! This fun, engaging, educational activity can be enjoyed at a physical distance. Go ahead and explore! See page 39 for a complete guide to the activities. Look for the QR code:
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Instructor: Jen Langer-Smith Ed Field Wilhelm 2 Darwin Avenue 6–12 Grades 4–4:45 Thursdays, & p.m. Tuesdays April 6-May 27 Free Mindful Movement for Teens Teens for Movement Mindful Mindfulness attention is paying the in present moment with kindness. Practicing it can help mental gain you be more calm and happy, focus for sports or performing, and learn to tame learn strong will mindful emotions. You gratitude, breathing, listening, and movement practices. Come find out why celebrities like Lebron James, Katy Perry, and Will Smith practice mindfulness. This is an in-person class. ActiveNet.
City Guide • Spring/Summer 2021 Outside Classroom New Hampshire Avenue 7315 years 10–12 Session Week 5 a.m. Saturdays, 10–10:50 April 22 17-May Free Harllee Park Recreation CenterTakoma person classes are available to Takoma Parkperson Residents classes to Takoma only. are available ActiveNet. via required is Registration Physical Distancing
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Free Golf This course This is designed class for the novice golfer. focuswill on the fundamentals of the sport the including equipment, some rules, etiquette and the history of the sport. class. in-person/outdoor an is This April 13-May18 Group B: April 15-May 20 rules be and followed will a mask must be worn during class. Supplies be and provided equipment will for participants. In- 7500 Maple Avenue years 11–17 Sessions Week 6 Group 4–5 A: Tuesdays, p.m. Outside Basketball Court Basketball Skills Learn the fundamentals of the sport. Participants will be provided with excellent coaching which each allows person to develop a sense of pride and individual accomplishment. Participants to wearare required a mask and keep a safe physical distance from each other. Please bring your own Registration basketball. is required; spaces are limited. Instructor: Greg Harris Park CommunityTakoma Center IN-PERSON, OUTDOORIN-PERSON, CLASSES 301-891-7100 www.takomaparkmd.gov DEPARTMENT RECREATION TAKOMA ARTS CITY FACILITIES LIBRARY CITY SERVICES DIRECTORY 26 | City Guide •Spring/Summer 2021 www.takomaparkmd.gov 301-891-7100 Recreation: Youth
For the most up to date class information and virtual class links, visit TOTS the Virtual Community Center: www.takomaparkmd.gov/recreation/vcc
YOUTH ART Be Creative Arts & Crafts with Carla This class focuses on working with recycled materials to create usable artwork. Projects will include creating with YOUTH paper, card stock, plastic bottles, yarn, string, boxes and more. Students will learn to make block letters, origami, tie knots, braid and sewing by hand. Supplies needed can be found in your home or can be picked up at the instructor’s home across from the Takoma Park Community center. Instructor: Carla Perlo 6-13 years 6 Week Session Saturdays, 12–12:30 p.m.
April 3-May 8 TEENS Free Let’s Grow-Gardening & Garden Art with Carla Develop your green thumb by learning about plants, starting your own container Instructor: Carla Perlo DANCE garden, germinating plants from seeds, 6–14 years Youth Dance Class creating new plants from cuttings and 6 Week Session Youth ages 5–12 are encouraged to join us creating art projects with themes from Saturdays, 1–1:30 p.m. as Ms. Charonne teaches a different dance the garden. Learn to make your own April 3-May 8 technique weekly. Show off your skills in this containers and garden tools from recycled Free free and fun class. Clear the floor and get
materials. In necessary supplies (pots, ADULTS soil, seeds and cuttings) will be provided ready to move! Instructor: Charonne Butler by the instructor. Supplies can be picked 5–12 years up at the instructor’s home across from 7 Week Session the Takoma Park Community Center. Sundays, 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m. April 4-May 23 Free
FITNESS Recess Break It’s Zoom Recess, time to shake your sillies out and get moving! Join Ms. Charonne for stretching and fun fitness. Spreading the word spreads more fun! Clear the floor and get 55+ ready to move. Instructor: Charonne Butler 5–12 years 8 Week Session Saturdays, 10:30–11 a.m. April 3-May 22 Free 301-891-7100 www.takomaparkmd.gov City Guide • Spring/Summer 2021 | 27 Recreation: Teens
TEENS SOCIAL ART Friday Night Lights Art Elements Join us every 2nd Friday of the month for a fun filled Friday Night! Each month we This free virtual class engages grades will host a different event to include: movie 6–12 in a variety of art & craft techniques, watch parties, DJ dance offs, Minute to using easy-to-source materials and Win It games, trivia. Prizes will be given TOTS TOTS mediums (inexpensive, common and you can enter to win a family pizza household items, etc.) in the safety and night on us! This is a virtual program. convenience of their own homes. Students Registration is required via ActiveNet, a will be able to create a finished (or nearly Once registered you will receive a Zoom link will be sent after registration. Host: finished) piece of artwork by the end of link on emailed receipt. Instructor: Tyronda Leicia Monfort each class. Instructor: Shannon Tomac Boone of Zoey & Zander Grades 6–12 Grades 6–12 7 Week Sessions 3 Dates 4 Week Session Mondays, April 12-May 24 Fridays, 5–6:30 p.m. Mondays, 4–5 p.m. Free April 9, May 14, June 11 April 19-May 10 Grades 5–8: 4–4:45 p.m. Free Free Grades 9–12: 5–5:45 p.m. Virtual Wall Street
YOUTH EDUCATION & Students will learn about the stock market, the role of all the related financial DEVELOPMENT institutions, and how they all come Learn To Code: HTML & CSS together. Each session has a different Participants in this virtual program focus. We will learn three focus topics: will learn how to use HTML and CSS How does Wall Street work? Financial coding to create web pages. From a Technology and Jobs. Registration is blank Notepad page, teens will craft required via ActiveNet. Once registered web pages with content and design you will receive a class link on the emailed aspects they chose. HTML and CSS are receipt. Instructor: Powel Deslandes fundamental languages that compose all 13-18 years webpages on the Internet and structure 6 Week Session
TEENS each page. CSS is an extension to HTML Fridays, 4–5 p.m. that allows the rapid styling of web April 16-May 21 pages for customization and aesthetic Fre considerations. Students will need access to a computer in order to participate in this class. Registration is required FITNESS via ActiveNet for this activity. Once Commit 2 B Fit Teen Talk Tuesday with Ms. Leicia registered, a link to the class link can be found on the receipt. Instructor: Jamal Get your yoga mat and water bottles and Join Ms. Leicia at 5 p.m. for Teen Talk Butler join us virtually on Saturday mornings Tuesdays. The “floor” is yours to discuss at 10:30 a.m. for a fun and energized what is on your mind. It can be fashion, Grades 5–8 session to work out and get fit. Limited fads, questions, advice, current events, 6 Week Session spaces available, registration required. “tea”. You name it! Some weeks we will Thursdays, 4–5 p.m. Please see receipt for Zoom details. have experts or special guests join in on ADULTS
ADULTS June 10-July 15 Instructor: B Strong Fitness the conversations. Host: Leicia Monfort Free Teen-Adult Grades 6–12 Teenage Money Management 10 Week Session 9 Week Session This financial literacy program specifically Saturdays, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, 5–6 p.m. focused on basic personal finance skills April 10-June 12 April 13-June 8 that are relevant to the lives of teens. By Free Free learning the concepts listed below and putting them into practice, participants will be much better prepared when they begin building their own credit history. Topics 55+ 55+ include: Long Term Saving Goals, Credit See page 8 Cards, Credit Reports, Opening a Bank for in-person, Account, Student Loans and Budgeting. outdoor classes Registration is required via ActiveNet.
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Writing Life Stories TOTS Painting Exploration Are you at home thinking about life? This In this beginning level painting class, is a terrific time to write about your life. participants will explore different Whether you have been writing for years techniques and materials used in painting. or are a beginner, this class is for you. While Zoom lessons will provide some We help each other with constructive instruction and time for sharing and feedback and complete optional critique, participants will be encouraged to homework. We will read the book, Writing continue with assignments when class is the Memoir, by Judith Barrington. Have a Foundational Fitness & Training II not in session. We will try projects painting notebook and pen ready for each session. from life, such as still life and from Instructor: Barbara Rosenblatt This is a fitness program for participants that have or are currently involved in a photographs, as well as more imaginative 16 and older fitness regimen. The program builds on and experimental possibilities. The 8 Week Sessions YOUTH the concepts of Classic FFT which utilizes instructor will send a suggested supply Wednesdays, 7–8:30 p.m. various movements from numerous list to participants before the class starts. Session 1: April 7-May 26 disciplines while utilizing minimal Instructor: Caroline MacKinnon Session 2: July 7-August 25 resistance and multiple repetitions. 16 and older Free This class adds more resistance and 5 Week Session incorporates floor or mat exercises using Wednesdays, 12–1 p.m. hand weights; bands/tubes; abdominal July 7-August 4 FITNESS roller and exercise balls. All equipment will Free Fitness for Life need to be provided by the participants. Pandamit Painting This class is for anyone looking to reach FFT II will enhance tone/strengthen all Instruction in how to paint with acrylics their health, fitness and life goals. Whether major muscle groups; increase stamina with topics such as values, color mixing, you are an athlete, novice exerciser, or and flexibility. Instructor: Michael Williams complimentary colors and mixed media. looking to enhance your current workout 18 and older TEENS The purpose is also to support and assist routine. This class will set you on the path Saturdays, 10:30–11:30 a.m. each other in this time of restrictions and to achieving your fitness goals. Your coach Session 1 (9 Weeks): April 3-May 29 to provide a fun and informative activity. A will ensure you are performing the exercises Session 2 (3 Weeks): June 5-June 19 list of the supplies suggested will be given in a safe and effective manner. This class is Session 3 (8 Weeks): July 10-August 28 to students. Students are responsible for designed for you to work at your own pace. Free their own materials, but money saving tips Modification instructions will be given as Let’s Move Afro Caribbean Dance will be given. This is a virtual zoom class. well. Instructor: Sergio Quisquinay Instructor: Alice Sims 16 and older Grab your rag or your flag and let’s whine and wave! Shake, move, two steps to the 16 and older Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. left and shimmy to the right. Yep! That’s 6 Week Session Session 1 (8 Weeks): April 8-May 27 basically all it takes to join this party! For Saturdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Session 2 (4 Weeks): June 3-June 24 this workout, you will need ample space ADULTS April 3-May 8 Session 3 (8 Weeks): July 1-August 19 to move laterally, diagonally and forward Free Free and back. Please clear surroundings of all sharp objects. Each work out will consist of: Warm-up, Introduction of moves, Combinations of basic moves, Routines, Floor or Balance moves, Cool down/ Stretch *Shoes are optional* Instructor: KJ Total Fitness 16 and older Fridays, 6–7 p.m. Session 1 (8 Weeks): April 2-May 21 Session 2 (4 Weeks): June 4-June 25 Session 3 (9 Weeks): July 2-August 27 Free 55+
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Meditation, Mudras & Yoga Part class, part experience, dive into the world of guided meditation along with hand mudras, gestures that promote healing, psychological balance and spiritual awakening. The use of mudras has been used in almost all wisdom traditions throughout the world and notably TOTS in yoga. Yoga Asanas, or postures, will be broken down as well, going deeper into the postures in order to better holistically understand the asanas for yourself and enhance your practice. Great for curious folks who want more guidance in their meditation practice as a whole and who want to explore new ways of experiencing yoga. Instructor: Beth Mwano 16 and older 6 Week Session Spirit Club Fitness 18 and older Wednesdays, 7–7:50 p.m. Class will be geared toward supporting all Mondays, 6–6:30 p.m.
YOUTH May 5-June 9 members of the community, as each class Session 1 (8 Weeks): April 5-May 24 Free spotlights trainers leading versions of Session 2 (4 Weeks): June 7-June 28 ReVamp Fit Exercise the exercises for those standing, seated, Session 3 (8 Weeks): July 12-August 30 Free Get your heart rate up and your stress progressed and exercising alongside a levels down. Start slow and build up. supporter (which is a great option for Sunlight Qi Gong People of all fitness levels can do this type those with limited mobility or with a Sunlight Qi Gong is a powerful, beautiful of workout. It can be done anywhere as developmental disability). Truly, a person series of movements designed to increase long as you have space available to move of any fitness and ability level can get the practitioner’s connection to the vitality, around. Don’t do anything your doctor a meaningful exercise experience from warmth, joy, & heart energy of the sun. hasn’t authorized you to do. Instructor: these classes. Classes will begin on time. As spring wakens flowers and beckons Abel Asafere Please Note: This is not a live class; a new us outdoors, Sunlight Qi Gong helps routine will be uploaded to the site every us access our vital “Qi” energy within TEENS 18 and older Wednesday. Wednesdays, 10–11 a.m. ourselves and in nature, balancing the Session 1 (8 Weeks): April 7-May 26 16 and older Yin of winter with the bright, active Yang Session 2 (5 Weeks): June 2-June 30 New video every Wednesday energy of spring. Join today - Your Health Session 3 (8 Weeks): July 7-August 25 Free Is in Your Hands! No experience needed. Free Stretch and Strengthen Instructor: Patrick Smith Rise and Move Workout with a certified fitness instructor 16 and older that will lead you through a class that will 8 Week Session Start your morning with movement and increase your flexibility and help you tone Tuesdays, 7–7:30 p.m. feel better throughout the day. This class your muscles. This class is for all fitness April 6-May 25 will strengthen your muscles (including levels and you are encouraged to work at Free your heart), increase mobility in your your own pace. joints, provide you with energy and Instructor: Geneva Jimreivat improve your coordination. Your coach ADULTS will educate, guide and assist you throughout the entire class to ensure you are performing movements safely and effectively. Equipment needed: Floor space, high back chair, mat and weights (optional). Instructor: Sergio Quisquinay 18 and older Mondays, 10–11 a.m. Session 1 (8 Weeks): April 5-May 24 Session 2 (4 Weeks): June 7-June 28 55+ Session 3 (8 Weeks): July 12-August 30 Free
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Session 1 (8 Weeks): April 5-May 24 Session 2 (4 Weeks): June 7-June 28 Session 3 (8 Weeks): July 12-August 30 Free TOTS
MULTIMEDIA Digital Marketing Skills to Monetize Your Expertise We are all experts of something and someone is looking to benefit from your expertise. Learn the key digital marketing skills that can help you monetize your expertise. In this course you will learn how to navigate the digital world in order to
sell a product or your services. This virtual YOUTH class will cover: Ideation to Activation Total Body Blast Fitness stressful days. Appropriate for seniors. & Market Research, Which platforms Are you ready to have a blast, get your No prior experience needed. Equipment are best for your business, Effective body in shape and toned? Grab your mat needed: Yoga mat, 2 blocks, 2 blankets, 1 social media ads and how to set them and weights and join KJ Total Fitness belt. Instructor: Tehseen Chettri up, How to build a website layout that for an all-around workout tailored for 18 and older converts into sales, Live interviews with beginners to intermediate exercisers. 8 Week Session digital consultants, hairstylists, clothing Please work at your own pace and make Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30 p.m. designers and organizational leaders on modifications as necessary. Each 55 April 7-May 26 how they use the digital world to grow minute workout will consist of: Warm- Free their business. Instructor: Vinny Mwano up, Upper & Lower Body Toning, Core 16 and older Strengthening and Stretch. Recommended 8 Week Session equipment: sneakers, floor mat, hand held MARTIAL ARTS Thursdays, 6–7 p.m. TEENS weights, training gloves, towel and water. Karate Self-Defense April 1-May 20 Instructor: KJ Total Fitness Promote physical fitness, self-defense, Free 16 and older leadership and cultural exchange through Voice Overs...Now is Your Time Saturdays, 9–10 a.m. the practice of a traditional Okinawan Session 1 (8 Weeks): April 3-May 22 karate style, Isshinryu (which means One In what could be the most enlightening Session 2 (4 Weeks): June 5-June 26 Heart Way). This class will consist of 2 hours you’ve ever spent, this class Session 3 (9 Weeks): July 3-August 28 warm-ups, stretching, and learning and will show you how you can actually Free practicing Isshinryu Karate upper and begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more. Yoga (Beginners) lower body basics. Instructor: Ellen Marcus Most people go about it the wrong way. In This Zoom class will get you on your this introductory class, you will learn about feet, stretching and reaching; energize 16 and older a unique, outside the box way to break ADULTS you when you feel dull and bring calm on Mondays, 6:30–7 p.m. into this creative, fulfilling, and potentially lucrative industry. Voice-overs can be managed on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time, and with minimal overhead! Whether you choose to pursue voice-overs part-time or full-time, this could be the game changer you’ve been looking for! Instructor: Nicole Porch 18 and older 1 Day Workshops Mondays, 6:30–8:30 p.m. May 10 & July 12 Free 55+
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55+ FITNESS Classic Foundational Fitness & Training Classic is a group exercise program that is appropriate for all age and skill levels, TOTS but especially for those who are new to fitness training. Classic is designed to improve health and skill-related fitness components with focus on muscular strength and endurance; flexibility, agility, balance, coordination, speed variance and power. The program is designed to enhance muscular definition and strength; decrease fall risks; improve cardiovascular capacity; increase physical fitness level; Enhance Your Fitness equivalent, e.g., a necktie), a tennis ball improve movement efficiency and range A great total body workout using low- and preferably a yoga block and blanket. of motion; and enhance general sense of impact aerobic movement and gentle Instructor: Carol Mermey well-being. The exercises and movements resistance training. This class focuses on 55 and up YOUTH can be modified to challenge all levels of increasing strength, balance and flexibility Wednesdays, 2:15–3:15 p.m. fitness. Classic utilizes a high back chair; through stretching, breathing, core training Session 1 (11 Weeks): April 7-June 16 light hand weights (1, 2, or 3 lb. weights and proper posture alignment using Session 2 (8 Weeks): July 7-August 25 depending on fitness level) and/or a standing and seated exercises including Free resistance tube. Each participant will need warm-up and cool down routines. Zoomba Gold to have their own equipment, also have a Instructor: Adriene Buist towel and water bottle nearby. Instructor: Active older adults who are looking Michael Williams 55 and up for a modified Zumba class that Tuesdays, 8:45–9:45 a.m. recreates the original moves you love 55 and up Session 1 (11 Weeks): April 6-June 15 Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10–11 a.m. at a lower intensity. The design of the Session 2 (8 Weeks): July 6-August 24 class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba Session 1 (11 Weeks): April 16-June 17 Free Session 2 (8 Weeks): July 6-August 26 choreography that focuses on balance,
TEENS Free Line Dance range of motion and coordination. Line Dancing is an enjoyable social activity Instructors: Yesika Flores that provides great physical and mental 55 and up exercise. It helps to strengthen bones Fridays, 10–11 a.m. and muscles. It also increases stamina Session 1 (11 Weeks): April 9-June 18 and flexibility as well as supports weight Session 2 (8 Weeks): July 9-August 27 Vital Living 55+ loss and stress reduction. No experience Free in Takoma Park necessary. Instructor: Barbara Brown 55 and up is a new cable show for Takoma Wednesdays, 1–2 p.m. Park residents, 55 and older. Session 1 (11 Weeks): April 7-June 16 Each show will highlight an Session 2 (8 Weeks): July 7-August 25 important topic through interviews, Free
ADULTS presentations and performances. More to come! So tune in and Yoga for Healthy Aging stay engaged! Vital Living is This class (formerly called Gentle Yoga available Tuesdays at 6:30 a.m.; for Seniors) helps build strength and Wednesdays at 8 a.m.; Thursdays endurance, increase flexibility and range 8:30 p.m., and Fridays 7 p.m. on of motion, improve posture and balance Comcast and RCN: Channel 13 / and create a general sense of well-being. Phone a Neighbor Verizon Fios: Channel 28 (This Special attention is paid to bone health. Are you a senior who would like schedule is always subject to Work at your own pace in a series of change because of the council occasional phone calls while seated, chair, standing and floor poses staying home? To be connected or other live productions). The and incorporates breathing and relaxation 55+ with a friendly volunteer, contact program is also available through techniques. Students need to provide their YouTube. Paula Lisowski (240-687-4132 or own yoga sticky mat, a straight-backed [email protected]). chair, access to a wall, a yoga belt (or
32 | City Guide • Spring/Summer 2021 www.takomaparkmd.gov 301-891-7100 Books-to-Go Check Out our Books-to-Go Service! We are delighted to continue Call when you get to the Library offering our curbside service! parking lot. The number to call is 301-580-0085. We’ll bring out Here are the basics: your books and leave them on a To check out books, all table for you to pick up. OVERDUE books on your library Note: If you are having problems card first must be returned. So, with your library account, need a card if possible, check your account replacement or renewal, or need us to online before you request validate a new card, please go to our books. Go here to check your program registration page and then account: https://takoma. look for an entry labeled bywatersolutions.com. “Library Card Fixes.” Note: Once you return your books in the book-drop, they are quarantined How to Request for two days BEFORE they are checked in, Books for staff and patron safety, so they still will appear on your account for a couple of days EMAIL REQUESTS: after you have returned them. The email for book requests is: We take book orders by email (strongly librarytakomapark@ preferred) and phone. gmail.com. Emails can be sent any time, of course. Phone The subject line should requests can be made Monday through Friday, include your name (even from noon until 6 p.m. by calling 240-507- if it is part of your email 0229. (See below for details on sending emails address), the type of books you want and making phone requests) (A for adult books, J for children’s/teen books), and either the Patrons are limited to 5 books per order. last four digits of your Library card OR the month and day of your birthday. Before requesting books, please check our catalog, https://takoma.bywatersolutions.com to see if we have the In the body of the email, list the books you are requesting. It book, and if it is available. Your search will give you a list will help us to help you if you first search our online catalog, of possibilities, click on the one that is of interest. That will https://takoma.bywatersolutions.com and provide us with the take you into the catalog itself and give you all the basic title, and call number (NOT the barcode). Also, please make information about the book - the full call number (which we sure it is available. If it is a fiction work, please use what we need), availability, reviews, and many other details. Be sure have in the catalog: for instance, the call number for “Catcher to scroll all the way to the bottom of the record. If the item is in the Rye,” by J.D. Salinger is FIC SALINGER. For a non- checked out, you will see -- in red letters -- CHECKED OUT. fiction book, such as “Birds of Eastern North America,” by If the book is checked out, you may place a hold on it Paul Sterry, the call number is 598.097 STERRY. if you are logged into your account. Just click the hold We will reply when we have fulfilled your request, and let you button. know when your books are ready to be picked up. When you request books, by email or phone, we will PHONE REQUESTS: need your name plus either your birthday or the last 4 digits of your library card number so we can call up To request books, call: 240-507-0229 Monday through your account, and also to ensure you get the books you order. Friday noon-6 p.m. If this is an email request, this information should go in the We will ask you for your name and the last four digits of your subject line, along with an indication as to whether you are Library card number or the month and day of your birthday. asking for adult books or children’s/teen books. PICKING UP BOOKS: Once we have fetched your books, we will give you a pick-up window. Regular pick-up times are: Monday Call when you get to the Library - 301-580-0085. We‘ll bring through Friday, 2 p.m.- 8 p.m. and Saturday 12 p.m.- 6 p.m. out your books and leave them on a table in back of the library Note we fulfill the requests in the order received, so it may for you to pick up. The table is next to the parking lot and near take a day or two before we get to yours. the entrance to the computer center. In case of rain, we put them on a cart just inside the door.
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In celebration of National Autism Awareness Month, the City of Takoma Park Recreation Department has partnered with local recreation departments for: Shine Brighter Together: Autism Acceptance Month in Montgomery County.
In this event, participants will use inexpensive and common household items to create Lava Lamps & Sensory Glitter Globes. This virtual STEAM activity provides an art project the entire family can enjoy from the safety and convenience of their own homes.
Materials needed: Empty clear plastic bottles Food coloring Vegetable Oil Water Vinegar Baking soda or Alka Seltzer tablets Optional—glitter, beads, sequins, aluminum foil, label stickers Free but registration required at: takomaparkmd.gov/recreation Wednesday, April 14th Time: 4-5 pm All Ages For more info contact: [email protected]
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Takoma Park Community Band The band is open to any community member who plays an instrument. The band is looking for musicians at all levels of expertise who would enjoy being a part of a musical group. For more information, email takomaparkcommunityband@ gmail.com or call the band president, Ryle Bell, at 703-620- 2327.
Credit: Selena Malott Pat Rumbaugh, The Play Lady, is joined by the volunteers who helped with the Seventh Annual Mid-Year Play Day on February 12, 2017.
Let’s Play America Takoma Park Boys & Girls Club Let’s Play America is a nonprofit that The Takoma Park Boys and Girls Club is a encourages people of all ages to play. nonprofit organization that has operated in LPA and the Recreation Department co- the Takoma Park community for over 50 sponsor four play events a year; a pool years. The Club focuses on academics, party and three play days. The dates the fundamentals of football and cheer, are on the LPA website under events. and most importantly, building the team Residents who want to close their street concept. for play, help with the independent play events or would like more information are welcome to contact Pat Rumbaugh Please reach out to these Credit: Takoma Park City TV at [email protected] or 301-928- organizations directly The Takoma Park Community Band 9962 or visit www.letsplayamerica.org. regarding programming held its 40th Anniversary Concert in April 2014. Piney Branch Pool (Adventist and hours during COVID Community Services) Pool closed due to COVID. The pool is located at Piney Branch Elementary School, 7510 Maple Avenue. Takoma Soccer Park behind the Community Center, and use side entrance to school on Grant Takoma Soccer is a Avenue. For more information, contact volunteer program Joyce Seamens at 301-565-0190, whose goal is to [email protected], or visit acsgw.org. provide local kids with a fun, recreational soccer program close to home. Takoma Soccer strives to teach children the value and fun of teamwork, cooperation, practice, and sportsmanship. For more information, contact Howard Kohn Credit: www.takomasoccer.org at 301-270-8187 or Children as young as three years old can play with [email protected]. Takoma Soccer.
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Participant Waiver injuries or loss of any person or property which may arise out of I acknowledge, understand, and accept that there are inherent or result from my/my child’s participation in the above-referenced risks associated with participation in this program and that doing program or activity. I hereby and represent that if the participant so could result in an injury. The City of Takoma Park assumes no is a minor, I am their parent/guardian and authorized to provide liability for injuries or damages from the results of participation the releases, authorizations, and permissions stated herein and (virtually or in person). I acknowledge the fact that the Takoma all the information provided is accurate and complete. I hereby Park Recreation Department does not provide accident insurance give permission for the participant named above to participate in to its program participants. I certify that, to the best of my knowl- the TPRD’s program, including transportation in approved vehicles edge, I /my child am / is physically fit and, should this condition (TPRD Vehicles, Board of Education School Buses, or Commercial change at any time during the program I will notify the adminis- Motor Coaches). I acknowledge that the Takoma Park Recreation tration of the Recreation Department immediately. The Recreation Department has a policy for conduct in recreation programs and Department has my permission to call Emergency 911 and/or to facilities and I hereby agree that the participant is subject to send me/my child to a hospital or emergency care facility, and the said policies, including the disciplinary provisions. I authorize the hospital and medical staff have my authorization to provide emer- Recreation Department to take, display, and publish photographs, gency treatment deemed necessary for the well-being of me/my slides or videos for promotional and/or educational purposes. child. I agree to abide by all posted, written, or verbally communi- PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY cated rules and regulations administered by the Recreation staff CONTAINS A RELEASE OF KNOWN AND UNKNOWN CLAIMS BY concerning this program. I have read, understood, and accept the YOU AND YOUR CHILD. BY PARTICIPATING, I ACKNOWLEDGE terms of this participant’s agreement as outlined. I do hereby on THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS RELEASE OF behalf of my child, my heirs, and executors, agree to indemnify LIABILITY, AND KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY AGREE TO ALL the Mayor and Council of the City of Takoma Park and all of TERMS. its agents, officers and employees, from any and all claims for
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