December 2007 Volume 14 Number 12

A NEWSPAPER FOR ASBURY METHODIST VILLAGE Residents, Associates, Families & Friends www.asburymethodistvillage.org Frank and Jean Young Receive MSCHF Awards By Annabel G. Liebelt, Villas rank and Jean Young, resi- dents of Villa 592 since F 1995, were inducted into the Maryland Senior Citizens Hall Of Fame (MSCHF) on Octo- ber 25, 2007 at the 21st Annual Luncheon and Presentation. The

Photo: Hal Gaut Youngs were one of fifty singles Gordia and Harold Lanman cut the cakes for this important anniversary. or couples selected honoring Volunteers of Maryland. Of these fifty, four were selected for the Trott’s Got It Goin’ On— GERI Award; the Youngs were among those. 35 Years and Counting The GERI award is the geri- Photo: Annabel Liebelt atric “Nobel Prize” for extraor- Frank and Jean Young are the By Marjorie Brugger, dinary humanitarian commu- proud recipients of the GERI Trott nity service. The photo shows Award. rott, the first the Youngs with the beautiful were supported by organiza- Asbury inde- wooden plaque with the GERI tions for which they had served pendent-living sculpture, a baby’s hand in an T adult hand, expressing the love as volunteers. Frank once served apartment building as President of the NARFE chap- opened October 2, between the generations—a leg- ter, which, during his term and 1972. Dedication was acy—youth and the wisdom of thereafter, increased dramatically held November 19, maturity. in membership to become the 1972 and the first Resi- The Youngs were nominated by Gaithersburg Chapter 581 largest chapter in Maryland. At dent Council meeting Photo: Hal Gaut of NARFE (National Active and Grace United Methodist Church occurred on Novem- Dorothy Sunderland, Zelah Conley and Alma Retired Federal Employees) and ber 27, 1972. Coleman were honored guests at the Trott Continued on page 17 Continued on page 17 celebration. Read on to find out why!

By Jeanne North, Trott More than 100 enthusiastic friends of Marshall or residents new and old, there is no better filled Rosborough Community Rooms A, B and C way to learn about their Asbury home than to the afternoon of Monday, November 12 for a cel- F consult the two books of Diamond Resident ebration dubbed “Marshall Grotenhuis Day.” Gaith- Marshall Grotenhuis. A physicist-turned-nuclear ersburg Mayor Sidney Katz issued an official proc- engineer-turned-historian/researcher/author, Mar- lamation, Gaithersburg Historian Judy Christensen shall has won the hearts of the whole Asbury com- acknowledged the contributions of Marshall to City munityPartial by drawing together to theMarshall: strands of Asbury’s Happy Marshallhistory, Grotenhuis and AMV Executive Director Day! David Denton past and weaving them into an engrossing tale. The presented the guest of honor with two gifts: cop- two volumes, Asbury Methodist Village: The United ies of his works bound in fine red leather, elegant Methodist Church’s Response to Aging, and Asbury enough to repose on the finest of bookshelves. Methodist Village Revisited span the years from the Representing the Asbury Methodist Guild, Pres- early days of Gaithersburg and the founding of the ident Mary Waldron acknowledged Marshall’s Home to the celebration of Asbury’s 80th birthday achievements. in 2006. To honor those achievements, a fledgling If you want to know anything about Then Guild Past President Jean Hubbell present- AMV Historical Society, together with the Asbury the history of AMV, just ask Marshall ed to Marshall the Benevolent Care Recognition Guild, gave Marshall a party. Grotenhuis. He authored two books on the subject! Continued on page 5 A Shell from Sanibel VILLAGE This poem by Dr. Norman Trott, for whom the Trott An impulse caused my arm to raise LIFE Building is named, was read by Carol Wells at the And cast the shell across the waves, th Trott 35 Anniversary celebration. Back to the ocean’s sheltering floor, Village Life Editor Back to its watery home once more Linda Williams Aber A Shell from Sanibel Until perhaps, in distant days Communications Publications The waves cast up upon the beach The shell alone, swept by the waves, Coordinator The sea shell treasures of the deep. Again becomes a proper prize Asbury Methodist Village To fall upon some wanderer’s eyes. 201 Russell Avenue While walking on the sandy shore Gaithersburg, MD 20877 And searching for some ocean lore, Oh God, if on some storm-tossed day, [email protected] I saw upon the shell-strewn strand Afflicted, in thy hand I lay, General information: 301-330-3000 A channeled whelk washed on the sand. And in thy mind there is the question Of life or death at thy discretion, Resident Editors Beyond the tide’s receding reach Position Open, Mund It soon would die upon the beach. Toss me back for fuller measure Marilyn Gaut, Trott A perfect treasure this, I thought, Of this life I greatly treasure; Norma Barr, Diamond A lucky find that many sought. Back to this earth I love and cherish, Gordon Allen, Wallace Lest, gasping for my breath, I perish. Position Open, Edwards-Fisher I picked it up off of the sand, Anita Taylor, Park View And as I held it in my hand Then, when at last my frame’s too frail, I saw within the spiraling shell And added days will naught avail, Resident Staff The living creature still did dwell. But only then, by thy good grace, Wallace: Mary Waldron, Lord lift me up to see they face. Genevieve Wimsatt and Mike Hua I held its power to survive: To return it to the sea alive, March 1972 Diamond: Ed Caffery, Martin Moon, Or let it die and keep the shell, Walking on a beach and Edith Isacke A souvenir of Sanibel. by the Gulf of Mexico— Edwards-Fisher: Joan Dunlop, losing shell and gaining an insight. Eleanor Cunningham, Dorothy Welch, Paula Strain, Martha Hunt, Alice Furlong, GWU and AMV and Barbara Marrs Mund: Judy Weaver, Jim Porter, Partner for Wellness Presenting…… Bettina Curtis, and Rod Mills By Mary Anstead, Villas David Baldacci Trott: Jeanne North, Lois Lord, joint program between AMV and George Marjorie Brugger, Virginia Williams and Hal Gaut Washington University has begun with the n January A first of several focus groups from among 72 16th, the Park View: Al Tholen and residents of AMV meeting on Thursday, November Rosborough Duane McKenna . O 1st Each session takes 1-½ hours. The volunteers Distinguished Speaker Villas: Reg Westlake, Marj McGuire, are asked to sign a consent form and are given a Series will be pleased Mary Anstead, Dan Muller, code number in order to protect the confidential- to present best-selling Jean Hubbell, and Annabel Liebelt ity of the individuals. The program seeks to investi- author David Baldacci. gate aspects of the physical dimension of wellness Mr. Baldacci has among independent-living residents. The program authored thirteen nov- Design/Layout: is under the direction of Dr. Burke of the Depart- els: Wish You Well; The Mina Rempe @ Electronic Ink ment of Health Services Management at George Camel Club; Absolute Washington and funded by AMV. There will be four Power; Total Con- Printing: dimensions to the program, namely, physical, cogni- Chesapeake Publishing Corp. trol; The Winner; The David Baldacci tive, spiritual, and social. The physical part of the Simple Truth; Saving program is under the direction of Dr. Ellen Costello, Faith; Last Man Standing; The Christmas Train; assisted by Megan Ellzy. The groups’ investigations Split Second; Hour Game; and two in his young will help structure the future of what residents adult series, Freddy and the French Fries. want in a wellness program, examine reasons to With his books published in more than 40 lan- participate or not in physical activity, and explore guages in more than 80 countries, David Baldacci the health of an aging population. Recruitment of is one of the world’s most popular novelists. He’s volunteers for the other dimensions should begin also the co-founder, with his after the New Year. Volunteers can be accepted wife Michelle, of the Wish You into the program by calling Dr. Costello at 202-994- Well Foundation, a nonprofit 0056 or by e-mail at [email protected]. organization dedicated to sup- “The mission of Village Life is porting literacy efforts across to provide timely, interesting America and entertaining news about The newly revised Disclosure A question and answer seg- the lives, concerns and activi- ties of the people who reside, Statement dated November 5, 2007 ment will be followed by a work and volunteer at Asbury is available from receptionists in reception for our guest. Watch Methodist Village.” the Apartment Center, Hefner your mailbox for the official and Park View. invitation and full details. Village Life is published by Asbury Methodist Village Communications Department

2 December 2007 Vi l l a g e Li f e On Thanksgiving Day Earl and one day, came another beautiful Anna Kragnes, Mund, joined visitor, a Baltimore oriole. their children and grandchildren Village Life Giuseppe and Karen Iorio at the home of Janice Warrington, Bits and Pieces welcomed into the world their their daughter who lives in Mont- Would you like to see your news listed in Bits three sons on Friday, November gomery Village. All told there were and Pieces? Keep it short, sweet, and neat. Simply 16th approximately 7:00 PM. The twelve persons sharing the turkey. write/type it and send it to Bits and Pieces Editor, boys and Karen are doing very Virginia Williams, Trott, left Judy Weaver. Campus mail address is: well. They weighed 4 lb 14 oz, Mund 602; e-mail:[email protected] November 20 for Vero Beach, 4 lb 6 oz, and 4 lb 4 oz. How Florida, to spend ten days with great is that!! The doctors are very her daughter and her family...On that topic during this year’s con- the juncos. Every October or early pleased with how well they all November 12 Ellen Fenstermak- ference. November for years they have are doing, although Karen is a bit er, Mund, hosted the Bookies, the On November 14 people came appeared on their deck and they tired! The boys will be in the hos- retired librarians group that she from far and wide to celebrate stay until spring. The very dapper pital a couple of weeks, but Karen belongs to. They discussed their Lois Wendell’s ninetieth birth- little dark grey birds are remark- will probably be going home (just recent reading. day. (Lois lives in Diamond.)...... ably consistent. Just going back to travel back and forth) around The first week in January Lois Edmund Jones, Jr. and wife Ellie a few years, in 2001 the first one Wednesday. She is in Shady Grove Shaw, Edwards- Fisher, and her came from Greenwood, South Car- appeared on 21 October; in 2002 Hospital. daughter, Rachel Shaw, will attend olina, to spend November 9 - 12 it was the 22nd October; in 2003 A very Happy Thanksgiving to the National Economics Associa- visiting his sisters, Edith Picken, not until 5 November; mid- Octo- the Iorio’s, which also includes tion meeting in New Orleans. At Park View, and Bettina Curtis, ber in 2004 and 25 October in Emma (4 yrs) and Sophia (1 yr). a previous conference Lois deliv- Mund. 2005; last year 19 October and this No names for the boys as of this ered a paper on long-term care Once again Reg and Isabel year the same date. Same time, printing! so that she has been invited par- Westlake in the Villas have wel- same place--another of nature’s —Reg Westlake, Villas and ticipate in a panel discussion on comed back their autumn visitors, marvels. And this October, just for Judy Weaver, Mund.

Softball Hits a Homerun with Seniors By Gordon Allen and Dave Kosow, Wallace ould you believe there are eight senior softball leagues for ages 50 and over in Montgomery County W alone? They are separated by age group and playing times. In addition to these eight leagues there are four teams for 65 and over, four for 70 and over (the Super Senior league”), two for 75 and over, two “Co-Rec” (Coed-Recreational, with at least two women among the 14 players on each team), and two All Star teams. These leagues and teams are coordinated by the Montgomery County Senior Sports Association, which also oversees basketball and other sports. All softball games are played at Olney Manor Park on Georgia Avenue. Dave Kosow in the Wallace Building played on the Cou- gars team last spring and has a T-shirt to show it. He plays on Photo: Hal Gaut Monday mornings, and each year The first male clown, Dr. Quack, clowns around with Phyzzely for the there are two sessions; this year the benefit of the birthday celebrants. spring session lasted from April 23 to July 2, and the fall session, from August 20 to October 22. (You previously met Dave on these pages as a Meet Dr. Quack fencer; the two sports mesh neatly on the calendar.) Senior softball rules are interesting; they aim to prevent inju- and Phyzzely ry and, except for underhand pitching, vary by locality: in Mont- gomery County the pitch must make an arc between 6 and 12 n Wednesday, October 24th, “Dr. Quack,” a.k.a. Dr. Robert Hart- feet high. Sliding into base is not permitted, and a runner is man, and “Phyzzely,” a.k.a. Phyllis Laumaillet, volunteered to allowed to overrun a base; therefore there are no tag plays. O participate in the monthly resident WHCC Birthday Celebration, While living in Pennsylvania and working for SmithKline and what a party it was! Beecham, he played in SmithKline’s intra-company league, The birthday residents each received from the clowns a birthday card which consisted of four teams, representing four departments. and present provided by the Asbury Guild. They “clowned around” with On retiring he played in a league for 60+ year-olds, either as the clowns and all enjoyed a birthday meal together, followed, of course, pitcher or as an outfielder. by birthday cake and ice cream. If you would like to participate as a clown in this rewarding volunteer activity for our fellow residents in the WHCC, please contact either Ginny Hawke at x4923 or Phyllis Laumaillet at x6834.

Vi l l a g e Li f e December 2007 3 Kaye and a Tree It’s A Named Reggie Guy Thing Submitted by Marjorie Brugger, Trott about. When I told him, he said, y friend, Kaye Silverwood, “Well, let me help you.” I parked By Dan Muller, Villas recently told me a story the vehicle in the arcade near the M about her birthday tree. outside door. He found the hose I want you to hear it in her own and also a chair for me to sit on to Dates…Not the Edible Kind words. So sit back, relax and listen, watch. When he stretched the hose ecently we had neighbors over for a few rubbers of bridge. Our please. out, we found it was 15-20 feet anniversary had just passed and the conversation went from the In June my son and his family had short of reaching the tree. Then date of their anniversary to a few other a tree planted in the grassy space looking at my pitcher, he R important dates like our birthdays (without between Trott and Edwards- decided to go back the year). Fisher just east of the in to get a larger The conversation moved on to the dates that arcade to honor my receptacle, i.e. our children were born. Each of the ladies related 100th birthday. a large waste- these dates right out of their memory banks with- In the face of basket! out hesitation. The conversation moved on to the severe This very grandchildren. Again birth dates were announced drought and kind man and compared. I stuck my foot in my mouth at reluctant to filled the this point by saying that I have trouble even bother Mr. basket three remembering the months that our children were McMurdo, times, pouring born. My male companion at the table agreed supervisor water into the that he has the same experience. The ladies of landscap- green plastic bag were condescending. ing, I decid- surrounding the I thought about this for a bit (actually, only since I began to write this ed to give the base of the tree. column) and mentally listed the dates I remember. They are, my birthday, poor little tree At that point a when I received my first set of electric trains, the date I was discharged some water as friend of mine came by from military service, the date I bought my first new car, the date we best I could. So, armed with and said, “Your tree should moved into our first house, our anniversary, and Joan’s birthday. The last the biggest pitcher I own, I took have a name.” So I replied, two are MUSTS. off on my electric scooter to see “It shall be named Reggie after this As I reflect further, I guess this tells me that women are people what I could do. kind and thoughtful man.” With that oriented and guys relate to things. It also tells me that I need some While I was riding in the arcade, said, we all had a good laugh, and I improvement. Reggie Stephens, the new Hospi- went home with the feeling that tality Manager of Dining Services, this was the most serendipitous came along and asked what I was experience I’d had in years. Let’s Hear It for the Men! By Mary Lou Luff, Diamond Christmas fun with he November Songfest in the Purple Circle was an eve- ning of songs about men. It was a follow-up to the pre- Montgomery Playhouse T vious program about women. The list went from “Go Down Moses,” “Danny Boy,” to “When Johnny Comes Marching By Reg Westlake, Villas and 8 pm Home,” and more. t’s time again for Montgom- Sunday December 9 at 2 pm When Mary Lou Luff, an emcee, introduced “Harrigan,” she ery Playhouse’s Annual Benefit shared her memories of wrong-way Corrigan’s return from production of Barbara Robin- This is not part of the Playhouse’s Ireland to America and a Welcome Home I Banquet in Milwaukee. Her family son’s “The Best Christmas Pageant regular season but is a fundrais- Ever” in the Rosborough Center. In er, part of their annual campaign of Corrigans was seated with spe- this hilarious Christmas tale, a cou- to help the finances of the Play- cial guests. The whole banquet ple struggling to put house. Thus there will hall sang the Corrigan spell- on a church Christmas be no free admission ing to “Harrigan.” Before song pageant are faced with for Asbury residents. leader Billy Ball led the song, he casting the Herdman Tickets are $10 but announced “We will sing the song kids, probably the most family 4-packs are $35. twice—once as written and again as Corrigan inventively awful kids As we are all one big for Mary Lou.” in history. You won’t family at Asbury the To add some punch to “Davey Crockett,” Billy believe the mayhem – Playhouse has kindly put on a fur hat, which had a whole mink pelt and the fun – when the Herdmans said that four Asbury hanging from crown to tail. The hat, furnished collide with the Christmas story residents can combine and buy a by emcee Eileen Rabson, was a sight to behold. head on! family 4-pack. Resident Walter Magruder wondered how the The production will be for one Reservations can be made by song list about men could be considered com- weekend and four performanc- calling the Box Office at 301-977- plete when it didn’t include the 1940s hit, “Walter, Walter Lead es only, two evenings and two 5751 or by e-mail to boxoffice@ Me to the Altar.” Others on the songfest team are Dick Hyn- matinees. montgomeryplayhouse.org son—song leader and lyrics typist, Sarah Corbett, pianist and Friday December 7 at 8 pm Come and join the fun and help music researcher, and Jane Coughlin, ukulele player. Saturday December 8 at 2 pm the Playhouse.

4 December 2007 Vi l l a g e Li f e has two Associate Co-Chairs, Catching The it was concluded that the sec- New Wave ond Co-Chair would not be Peek at the PACs counted in the twelve member he surfer is always looking limitation), for that new and special By Al Tholen, Park View n All terms will be realigned to a wave to ride. Such anticipa- T calendar year basis starting on tion breeds challenge and excite- January 1, 2008. Current mem- ment. Similarly, with the reorgani- bers whose terms would nor- zation of the resident-AMV relation- mally expire in June 30, 2008 ship scheduled for implementation Introducing the AMV will have their terms extended in 2008, residents and associates until December 31, 2008. alike are planning to ride this “new wave of partnership.” Foundation PAC n The PAC will have the option Asbury has been a leader in senior of establishing sub-committees By Dr. Lee Bachrach, Dr. Mildred living for over 80 years. Many new their membership on the to work on specific studies; Reynolds, and Tasha Muselles waves have come and gone in that Asbury Methodist Village staffing of the sub-committees time, and Asbury has maintained its he newly created AMV Board of Governors. Tasha may come from extra members position at the crest of each. This Foundation Partner- Museles, Senior Director of of the PAC, if the PAC member- column of course will focus on the T ship Advisory Commit- Development, will serve as ship exceeds the twelve target, Partnership Advisory Committees tee (PAC) will meet for the the Associate Co-Chair of the and as they pass through a major meta- first time in January, 2008. Foundation PAC. n The PAC will accept “Interest morphosis designed to intensify The purpose of the Founda- Recruitment for the 9 Forms” from residents. They the role of residents in the future tion PAC is to advise the Asbury remaining PAC members will be evaluated by the PAC of our campus. Foundation on relevant activi- began at the Clubs and Com- Co-Chairs. Qualified appli- As David Denton reported in his ties and programs that address mittees Resident Open House cants will be added to the PAC presentation earlier this fall, eight resident concerns and require on the morning of November or sub-committees as openings th of the eleven current PACs will con- resident support. 29 in the Rosborough Cultur- occur. The PAC will initially focus al Art & Wellness Center Com- tinue into the future: Communica- The PAC discussed areas that its efforts on reviewing cur- munity Rooms. A complete tions, Buildings & Grounds, Dining might be addressed starting in rent Foundation activities, pro- list of the PAC’s activities and & Nutrition Services, Future Proj- 2008. These included: ects, Health & Wellness, Marketing, grams and messaging to the responsibilities were available n Campus fencing (this would Religious Life, and Security, Recep- resident community. Addition- at the Open House. involve coordination with the tion & Transportation. A new PAC ally, the Foundation hopes the The Foundation PAC will Security, Reception, and Trans- will be established: The Foundation PAC will play an instrumental meet in the first half of each portation PAC), PAC. The various PACs are working role in delivering the message month. Beginning in January to strengthen their advisory role by that the Benevolent Care Fund 2008, the Foundation PAC n Participation with the Asbury addressing management plans and is vitally important to Asbury Resident Co-Chair will keep Green Team as its planning objectives in order to provide AMV Methodist Village: without all residents informed of mile- addresses Buildings and with well-thought-out advice. Last continued support the Fund stones, achievements, and Grounds (i.e., Energy Manage- month, I reported on the work of will not meet the Benevolent other significant news from ment), the former Media PAC as it renamed Care needs of AMV. the PAC at CCAV meetings. n To improve the physical envi- itself the Communications PAC to The PAC will be comprised For further information ronment by either overhaul broaden its agenda beyond its for- of 12 members. Residents about the Foundation PAC, or upgrades to the buildings mer scope. This month I am high- Leona Bachrach and Mildred please contact Tasha Museles mechanical and electrical lighting the plans of the Buildings Reynolds will automatically at the Foundation Office at infrastructure, serve on the PAC through (301) 216-4053. and Grounds PAC to align its opera- n Roads, sidewalks, and paths as tions and work plan to match the needs change and upgrades new guidelines. are planned, and by David Denton in September, the (assisted by Associate Co-Chair n Tree & shrubbery replacement PAC resident Chair Sid Mintz noted Dan McMurdo) described the reor- planning. Buildings And that the Buildings and Grounds PAC ganization plan as it affects the In summary, the Buildings and will be reemphasizing the original PACs, especially the Buildings and Grounds PAC has taken decisive Grounds Pac purpose of PACs, that of serving Grounds PAC. Several aspects of steps to ride the “new wave of part- in an advisory role to the Asbury the plan were noted: nership” into the future. The next Charts Future th Administration. With that objec- n PAC membership will be lim- meeting will be on January 10 tive in mind, Sid set aside the major ited to twelve including the at 10:30 am in the Administration s a result of the Leadership part of the meeting on November Resident Co-Chair and Associ- Building Board Room. Organization Reorganiza- 15 to “Develop Goals for 2008”. ate Co-Chair (since this PAC A tion Plan that was unveiled Associate Co-Chair Lenny Hines

Asbury Benevolent Care Fund in Charter Members of the Society. Best of all, he liked the idea of GROTENHUIS the name of the award winner, Mar- Charter Membership will be avail- “getting in and doing something Continued from page 1 shall Grotenhuis. able until Dec. 1, 2007 for a fee of that nobody had ever done before.” Concluding the event, Keith $5 (the annual rate). Marshall acknowledged the writ- Award for outstanding service to and Genevieve Steele, leaders of Reflecting about writing the ing project was hard. But, he said, “I the aging. the new AMV Historical Society, books, Marshall says the first thing found the sources and used them.” The award consists of a certifi- presented Marshall with Charter that struck him was that he found Hats off to Marshall for his cate for the honoree and a dona- Membership Card #1. All present at there was no such thing as a his- achievements. tion of $500 from the Guild to the the event were invited to become tory of Asbury.”

Vi l l a g e Li f e December 2007 5 Food for Thought Asbury Volunteers Gifts see the beautifully wrapped Volunteerism: Our Unsung Heroes packages displayed on the By Scott Brewer, Chairman, CCAV and Diamond Resident shelves. Some are tall and thin. I ne of the finest aspects of living in Asbury Methodist Vil- Some are short and wide. Still oth- lage is the fact that volunteerism flourishes on our cam- ers are not rectangular at all. They pus. It comes out of a deep respect for others. are roly-poly, round-bottomed, and O By the same token, since this volunteerism should be encour- wide-mouthed. Some sparkle with aged, the Coordinating Council of Asbury Village has determined glittered gold and silver. Some are to recognize a few of the residents who have shown special leader- brightly colored in red and green, ship, yet may be among those who least expect any recognition. A with a dash or two of white for request was made at the October meeting of CCAV for a statement contrast. Still others are decorat- of 150 words or less to support an individual deserving special ed with snowpersons and snow- Martha A. Brown, recognition. flakes or decorated with reindeer Director of Pastoral Care Individuals who will be recognized at the December CCAV and a rosy-cheeked jolly old man meeting are Reverend Bernie Fogle of Kindley, Ralph Wilbur of the in a red velvet suit. All these pack- Might one way of thinking about Edwards-Fisher building, Alice Gardner of the Park View Residence, ages, though dissimilar in shape, how these holiday gifts on the Norman and Catherine Heim of Mund, Dick Hynson, Vivian Otto color, size, and design, are similar in shelves are offered to us also be a and Norma Guttag, and Harry Lowery of Diamond, Betty Herfurth purpose. They hold an offering of way of thinking about how the uni- of the Villas, and Susie Altman, Lee Storm, and Dee Dee Thompson something special to the one who versal source of wisdom is offered of the Wallace Residence. will receive them. as well? This honoring of volunteers at the December meeting of CCAV will show how significant is the volunteer on our campus and how volunteerism is one of the main reasons why Asbury Village ranks Guild Gift Shops among the finest senior citizen communities in the country.

Ready For The Season In this spot you shall find a variety of ponderings from a man who hails from the other side of the “pond.” By Jean Hubbell, Guild Reporter all sorts of collectibles — banks, We’re glad he’s on this side of the pond now! t this time of year an out- birds, trinket-hinged boxes — so ing to the Guild Gift Shops many unusual or interesting things A (at Wilson Health Care to see. And all the proceeds go to Center and at Kindley Assisted Liv- the Guild which in turn uses them Idle Thoughts ing lower level) can be great fun. for the benefit of residents, either By Reg Westlake, Villas With Halloween and Thanksgiving through Benevolent Care donations, behind us, forthcoming winter — or through providing activities in and snow — plus Christmas pro- WHCC and Kindley that make life vide the primary focus for decorat- nicer for those living there. Ants and Ourselves ing but other special occasions are Both of our Guild gift shops are observed also, frequently through ready for shoppers whether they hen we come upon an ant nest what do we see? We look the dolls for which the Kindley want a card (at bargain prices) or a down on a colony of tiny creatures around their nest, scur- Shop is well known. There is even candy bar or snack or more serious W rying hither and thither on their various errands, fetching a new one with an Indian sari per- purchases. Newcomers to the cam- food and doing other things to help their community. Just as someone haps to help celebrate Dewali — pus may not know about our Guild would see from a great height if looking down on Asbury. the Hindu Festival of Lights. Angels volunteer-operated shops which Tiny dots of residents every day moving in and out of are very much in favor at this time, make it possible for residents who the buildings which form their nest. Shopping, going and for those traditionalists who cannot shop off campus to have to their many volun- teer jobs, to meetings, observe the Advent Season, there the pleasure of making purchas- concerts, visiting are appropriate calendars for count- es or just coming to enjoy seeing friends, keep- ing down to Christmas Day. what is there. It makes an outing ing medical Another tradition of this season for many. appointments. is Nativities and the Kindley Shop Asbury is very fortunate to have Everyone very tries to provide unusual ones as Gift Shops available — not all purposeful and well as the normal style. Last year retirement communities do. How set about their business – just there was even an Eskimo Nativ- about paying a visit and perhaps like the ants and looking like ity and this year a Santa Fe one. bringing along a new resident? them from that far away. The season includes Santa and And do keep in mind that we are There is nothing derogatory in snowmen and all that goes with all volunteers and we could use likening ourselves to these tiny creatures. The dictionary them, so moving and/or musical some more help! describes the ant as a wingless insect living in complex toys are available. There are fiber (Call Jean Hubbell on x 6740, social groups and proverbial for industry. In the “Book of optic figures and motion figures, who can sign you up for Kindley Proverbs” ants are held up as a good example for humans sometimes both. There are unusual Shop or refer you to Ginnabeth for their work and cooperation. “Go to the ant, thou sluggard, con- clocks, and lamps — many con- Butts who now schedules Wilson sider her ways and be wise”, it says. Asbury residents, no sluggards, con- trolled by touch which is nice in Gift Shop volunteers.) stantly follow this injunction. And seen from a great height we must look the middle of the night or for those like the ‘wingless insects’ we see below our feet. with arthritic hands. There are

6 December 2007 Vi l l a g e Li f e A MOVING EXPERIENCE: Asbury Gardens Relocated

By Judy Bankson, Park View here was a good fall nip in the air as the first of the Asbury gardeners gathered T th Monday morning, November 5 at 7:30 am in the Stabler Freeland Garden. After months of planning and preparation the moving of the gardens began. With hats, gloves and an occasional mug of coffee gardeners attended their plots.

Norm Heim, resident chairman Photos: Judy Bankson of the Asbury Garden Club, along Residents lovingly prepare to transplant their gar- Asbury landscapers make the moving of the plans with Dan McMurdo, head of Asbury dens from the old location to the new and greatly easy for the residents. Landscaping and director of the improved location. landscaping crew on hand to do take the request of the resident gar- man, Lois Lord and Judy Bankson, ing their soil. The eight-foot deer the digging up and the planting deners for things to go “a little to has come to fruition. From the fence will protect plants and pro- joined their efforts and implement- the left” or “two inches deeper.” selection of the new garden site, to duce. How the geese will be dealt ed their plans to dig up all those For Monday and Tuesday this the details of soil, deer protection, with is an unanswered question at plants to be moved in each gar- scene was repeated until all plants availability of water and electricity, this time. The gardens have wider den plot, load them on the trucks were moved and planted in the and all of the things important to access avenues paved with blue nearby, and when the truck was new garden home. On Thursday, the growth of plants, well being dust and are suitable for motorized full, take them to the new gardens the various equipment, tools, and of gardeners and attractiveness of vehicles. Some walks are grass cov- and deliver them to each new plot. garden ornaments, benches, chairs site, this committee met from early ered. The gates and sheds will be Heim had a number and color code and so forth made the trip and the January to June for the best pos- locked with keys in possession of system identifying each garden plot move was complete. The new area, sible outcome. garden members. with the new plot number. Shovels once a plan on paper designed by There is an air of excitement There is ample evidence of plan- were distributed and available pots Parker-Rodriguez Landscape Archi- with all gardeners starting anew, ning to make the most pleasant made handy. Care was taken with tects, was now an active garden and together. Twenty-seven cou- garden design possible. Pathways each digging, with each gardener alive with plants, people, and plans ples or individuals moved in to meander through some gardens. on hand to assure that all plants for the future. 35 plots. Some people have two Even though winter is just around were dug. The work of the Garden Advi- or three plots. Some have half the corner one can spot iris, peo- The plan was so well organized sory Committee consisting of plots. Each plot is surrounded by nies, hydrangeas, mums and a sym- and implemented that the work David Denton, Toni Wilson, Susan six by six timbers and corners are phony of other perennials prepar- went smoothly and consistently Dovell, Dan McMurdo, Trini Rodri- equipped with hose guides on all ing to rest until spring. ahead of schedule. On schedule in guez, Suzy Foster, Norm Heim, Dick corners. Some people grow veg- Phase Three plans show benches the afternoon, transplanting into Hynson, Frank Gardner, Charlie Ful- etables. Some grow flowers and and a gazebo. Phase Four plans the new plots begun, with the lerton, Ann Andrews, Fern Kauff- bushes. All chose which plots they are for the area between the ten- strong and able crew willing to preferred and the Heim plot-re- nis court and Hefner Community questing system worked to nearly Center and show an Event Lawn, universal satisfaction. There are formal gardens, paths and Heritage Mac and Zil three sections of the garden, each Gardens. with easy access to a gardener’s There are approximately nine well lit shed for tools and equip- plots still available for current ment; water and electricity; and and future residents. The Garden three bins for mulch, wood chips Club gladly accepts new members. and debris. Piles of Leaf-Grow to There is a small membership fee. enhance the soil are at each shed Contact Norman Heim at Mund and well used by gardeners prepar- #712, x5576.

In Memoriam Resident Facility Date of Death Ruth Steen WHCC/Kindley/Diamond Oct. 13, 2007 Vincenza Lottero Kindley Oct. 13, 2007 Robert Moran Diamond Oct. 14, 2007 Charlotte Funnell WHCC/Asbury Home Oct. 21, 2007 Dr. J. Edward Schmidt Diamond Oct. 26, 2007 Dorothy Hoopes WHCC/Diamond Nov. 1, 2007 May Thornton WHCC/Diamond Nov. 4, 2007 Mary Lemmon WHCC Nov. 7, 2007 Dorothy Wentz Mund Nov. 8, 2007

Vi l l a g e Li f e December 2007 7 Haiku, The Tale of the Cockatiel Do You? Who Came for Lunch The standard haiku format is a triplet of lines containing By Artha Jean Snyder, Diamond five, seven, and five syllables per respective line. n November 6, 2007, at about 12:30 p.m., as I O was preparing to have my CAPON SPRINGS HAIKU lunch on a TV tray in the living October 2007 room, a very nice “cheep, cheep, cheep” song attracted my attention. Four Asbury Gals There on the brick surround of Returned again to Capon: my balcony stood a beautiful bird Our October rite. singing a lovely song. He saw me and stretched his neckto see over Our “four” included these: the large railing that is attached Ginny O. and Ginny H. to the inside of the brick. He was Martha H. and Ruth white with some light grey on his tail and wings and about the size To express our thoughts of the doves that sometimes visit We turn to Japan’s Haiku, me, but his tail was quite long. He which we’ve tried to do. had a blue breast, red cheeks, and a lovely white and yellow plume. I Five seven and five— said to him, “You are a lovely bird, Haiku helps explain Capon but you are from a warmer climate. with warmth and laughter. You must be cold.” It was a sunny day, but the wind was strong and Crescent moon in sky quite cool. The more I talked to Silhouetted evergreens. him, the more he responded to me. We share in nature. I was afraid to open the door and go out onto my balcony for fear Green trees and blue sky. of frightening him. The 10th floor Hammock lets us see the of Diamond is pretty high up, but world maybe not for a bird. He didn’t that makes us happy. appear to be overly frightened or injured; he just didn’t know quite Sylvester, said he would be right She said he was cold, hungry, tired Heard a crazy bird what to do and was happy to over. He arrived in about 15 min- and frightened when he arrived Singing in a nearby tree: see me. utes armed with a net and a small at their office. He may have flown message was garbled. Since I didn’t know what to do clear plastic cage. He slowly and many miles because his wings had either and wanted others to also quietly walked onto the balcony not been clipped, and he probably Warm sun shining through enjoy this lovely creature, I tried talking softly and, with his arm and was out a couple of days. Every- Crispy autumnal breezes: to call some neighbors who could hand outstretched, approached one in that office loves him, talks delicious combo. see him from their balconies. Les this lovely creature who continued with him, and enjoys him. They put Ross, whose apartment is next to to watch and to “cheep” as if talk- him in a proper bird cage, made Two enjoyed golfing. mine, but one floor below, went ing with him. Then, very quickly, him warm, fed him, and clipped a We are all quite different: out on his balcony and also talked Sylvester grabbed the bird. The wing. He “cheeps” at them all the two enjoyed ping pong. with him, and he responded to Les! bird, very frightened, screamed time and is quite comfortable and Les called Ruth, a lady he knows in and struggled violently and bit Syl- happy now. He likes the ladies bet- Bees on pretty flowers Rockville who is an ornithologist. vester’s hand. Sylvester groaned. It ter than the men, and he can be dancing to fall symphony. She said it could be a cockatiel, and hurt! I grabbed the net and that quite sassy. They notified the Mont- Pond a lovely sight. to slowly and carefully open my helped, but the bird could have gomery County Animal Rescue, and door, try to entice him inside, close escaped from there, so we came if no one asks for him, one of the Enjoyed flag raising. the door, and then call the Gaith- inside and stuffed the bird into the men in the Animal Control Office Adirondack chairs just fit ersburg Animal Control Office to cage, but not before Sylvester was has offered to take him home to basking in the sun. come take care of the bird. I asked bitten again. After a few minutes his wife. Lisa says we did the right Les to come up and help me. We in the cage, the bird calmed down thing to have him rescued. We lost at Bingo tried for some time by talking and somewhat, and Sylvester left with It was an exciting experience that but the evening was great offering bread crumbs since we him, saying that the bird would be had a good ending. I feel quite hon- fun— had no bird seed. Although he con- fine and that he had something in ored to have had a visit from such No prizes for us. tinued to watch us and to “cheep” his truck to put on the bites. It was a lovely creature. I have learned a at us, he would not even hop over nearly 2 p.m. then. lot, and I am deeply grateful to Les Pancakes for breakfast: the railing, let alone onto the table The next day, I called the Ani- for his assistance and to Ruth for Tasty chicken on the hill: on the balcony or into the living mal Control Office to ask about her advice, and to Sylvester and Good food and good fun! room. Sylvester and the bird. Sylves- the Gaithersburg Animal Control We decided to call the Animal ter is fine. Lisa, the manager, said Office for rescuing this beautiful Control Office for additional advice. that this is a male cockatiel, and bird…and me. The man who answered the phone, they can fly very long distances.

8 December 2007 Vi l l a g e Li f e The Best Presents Ever By Reg Westlake, Villas presented me with a package. I t mas. Dutifully, they brought their crèche which Bob had bought, he most meaningful gift was a 78 RPM record $8 each month, and a couple wrapped, and placed under the ever? After so many birth- of “A Pretty Girl is of weeks before Christmas tree shortly after Thanksgiving. My T days, Christmases and anni- Like a Melody.” I they had their meaningful always thoughtful in-laws agreed to versaries, how to choose? Those had no record gift to wrap and place return the one they had given us. which remain in the memory many player. under the tree. In Bob’s Forty-nine Christmases later, the years later. Perhaps I may be per- On Valen- words: “This was the crèche that Bob bought for our mitted to select two. The first tine’s Day first time I was more first Christmas together sits promi- was when I was 8 years old I received excited about what I nently in our living room. and my parents gave me a a dozen red was giving than about cricket bat, a much prized roses. I had no what I was receiving”. possession for a young boy vase! My land- Our younger daughter is in those long ago days lady gave me a now the proud owner of in England. We were a milk bottle which this most meaningful present! working class family and I took to school to adorn the present meant a lot the wooden crate post office my In celebration of our first Christ- to me because I heard students had constructed for Val- mas as a married couple, I wanted my father say that they entine’s Day. to have a Christmas crèche that had to give up some- Next Christmas I got a tiny pack- we could put up each year for the thing else to afford to age! It was a diamond ring! Two holidays. Funds were tighter then, give me the bat. months later (after he earned his but I was hopeful; in fact, I even The second present wings) I received a wedding ring- mentioned my wish to my mother- was “Palgrave’s Gold- --in person! in-law. When we were decorat- ing our tree, Bob gave me a very en Treasury,” Mary Anstead, Villas selected from small card-board crèche – not the best songs About 65 years ago, my husband, exactly what I had hoped for. Gifts and lyrical Bob and his older were placed under poems in the brother were earn- the tree to await A portrait from daughter Kristine, English lan- ing BIG MONEY Christmas Eve. On brought tears of joy with it. guage. It was with their extended Christmas Eve, my given to me paper route. Togeth- in-laws called to ask by my future er they decided if they could come Several years ago, Bob and I wife to mark that they wanted to over and we wel- were living in Paris – our family our engage- give their parents a comed their com- back across the BIG POND – and ment on 29 meaningful Christ- ing. They gave us Christmas, without the family, was December mas present. They a box which they approaching. A package arrived 1943, with an inscription from a approached a jew- asked us to open from our daughter, Kristine, with a Shakespeare sonnet: eler in Georgetown right away. Yes, drawing she had made of Bob and about buying a set you guessed — a me. Love is not love of silver plate flat- beautiful Christmas Looking at the wonderful like- Which alters when it ware on time. The Crèche. “Oh no”, nesses and knowing the talent alteration finds boys picked out a was Bob’s response she exhibited in the portrait, the Or bends with the remover pattern and agreed as he lifted up to me a box from tears flowed. A few days later, a to remove to pay a set amount each month so under the tree. Upon opening it, box arrived from our daughter, After 63 years of marriage, that it would be paid before Christ- I found an identical Christmas meaningful indeed.

Virginia Williams,Trott It was the Holiday Season, 1942. My husband as a newly enlisted Naval petty officer, had managed to get a short leave from his base in Norfolk. We had no money. I was a first- year teacher and was repaying a school loan. We took in all the “free- Susan, and in it was a tape record- bies” -- museums, visits with friends ing of her playing Christmas carols and relatives and even with the on her flute. Leaving everything minister of my church. else aside, I enjoyed the beautiful One freebie was a visit to the sounds of her flute. Soldiers’ Memorial. As we entered Yes, tears flowed again. In both we saw a group of GIs around a cases the tears flowed with the joy piano. The pianist (also a young GI) of receiving such memorable, per- saluted us and played “A Pretty Girl sonal gifts reflecting the thought- is Like a Melody.” fulness of each daughter. A few weeks later my landlady The Christmas Crèche

Vi l l a g e Li f e December 2007 9 Greetings from China By Hal and Marilyn Gaut, Trott This Month

In the old in the Gallery days each city had its Bell Tower The Rosborough and Drum Cultural Arts and Well- Tower. ness Center is home to an These were Tian’an men Square is the largest central city square in the ever-changing gallery of arts and used to tell world, the size of 90 football fields. It is surrounded by the handiwork created by our resi- residents Chinese Revolution History Museum, the Mao Mausoleum, dents. Stop by and see what’s new. the time the Great Hall of the People, the Heavenly Peace gate, Tower With 12 display cases to and sound with names of the soldiers, and the Qianmen(front) gate. The look at, there’s something for Shanghai, a city of contrasts, with its 18 million people has everyone to enjoy. Here’s this alarms. square is usually bare of greenery but because of a recent holi- tall condo buildings trying to house all of them. Hundreds of day, they had beautiful displays built with plants and flowers, month’s sampling of art. bicycles and hundreds of cars vie for the right of way. including a Parthenon, the Olympic flame, and the Great Wall. Suzhou is the silk capital. We watched them take the silk thread from the cocoons, wind it and weave it. The adult moth lays eggs. The At right, Tang Dynasty caterpillars hatch and are fed mulberry leaves Show: the Tang The children until they are about 3 inches in length. The Dynasty was when are delight- adult larva then can form six inches of thread China was at its pin- ful and very per minute and a cocoon may contain up to nacle (AD 618-907). interested in 3,000 feet of silk. Mr. Gao has won Americans. many national and These girls provincial awards were on a and is internation- field trip at ally recognized as the Tian’an men premier performer of Square. the Pai Ziao--a three thousand-year-old From the Square instrument. we entered the Forbidden City. The Chinese garden has 4 elements: water, rocks, plants and One million work- man-made items such as a bridge or pavilion. ers built the For- bidden City in 7 The city years. 24 emperors wall of of the Ming and Xian Qing dynasties from the lived here from Ming 1420 to 1911. Mary Holmberg, Dynasty. Mund Next to the Great Wall, China’s biggest man-made It is 9 project is the Grand Canal in Suzhou. Legend says miles in that the emperor wanted to extend it so he could At right, a rickshaw ride circum- through the Hutongs. Hutongs get to Suzhou, because that was where the beau- ference. tiful women were. are alleys formed by the exte- rior lines of siheyuan, tradi- tional courtyard residences. At right the Terra Cotta Soldiers (Xian), infantry, cavalry, charioteers, archers, are As a result they range in located on the eastside of the Mauso- width from 10 meters down leum of Emperor QueShuang, the first to 40 centimeters. emperor of Chinese history. The Qin Shanghai’s Bund, above, Dynasty was the beginning of China The Great Wall, 4,000 miles long, built waterfront on the river, as a nation approximately 21st to 16th to stop the Huns, had its final link up in divides east (Pudong) and century BC. Up to now about 2000 pot- 200 BC. A million people worked on the west (Pushi). Until recently tery warriors have been unearthed with- wall (a 5th of the Chinese population Pudong was an extremely in 4,000 sq. m. It’s assumed that more at the time). So many people died and undesirable area. Now it is than 6,000 terra cotta soldiers were were buried on the spot, that it is called the high rent district. buried in his tomb. These were made the longest cemetery in the world. The from local clay and baked in a kiln. After part we saw and climbed is at Badal- At right, Shanghai Muse- firing, the figures were completed with ing where they have repaired the wall um has displays of bronze, painted detail. The terra cotta army was enough to make it safe. The open tow- ceramics, calligraphy, as not mass-produced from molds. Each ers are the beacon towers where smoke well as traveling exhibits. figure was individually modeled. They signals were sent from tower to tower to James Mackenzie, look remarkably life-like. tell when the enemy approached. Diamond Photography

10 December 2007 Vi l l a g e Li f e Vi l l a g e Li f e December 2007 11 By Paula Strain, Edwards-Fisher olar bears are larger than terriers. Since I can see P the two terriers that accompany the Park View resi- dent on her walk, I knew I could go on a tour of the Arctic to see polar bears. On October 20, my nephew Barry and I flew to Winnipeg. That evening we met with thir- teen other members of our tour group and Paul Brown, our tour guide. After dinner we picked up our polar coats and arctic shoes. Then we packed away the Of Polar Bears, clothes we would not need and our own winter coats to be left at the hotel until our return. At nine the next day we flew Tundra-Buggies, by charter plane to Churchill, Manitoba, Canada’s only north- ern port. We flew for three hours and 960 miles. After lunch and Inuits we took a tundra-buggy for the afternoon and the evening. The tundra-buggy is an altered bus, its oversize wheels as large as truck wheels, which raise smoothly rounded by the sea. The so it woke and strolled toward I saw the tepee made of caribou it so high that three steps are vegetation was mostly small wil- us. At that point we saw it was a skin used by the Inuits. It was required to enter. It can seat forty low thickets, with an occasional mother and her young six-month furnished as if people were liv- people but seldom carries more conifer about ten feet high whose old cub. Again the bears napped ing in it. There was also a polar than twenty so the passengers northwest side was always bare in the open, woke again to come bear skin in which I could feel its can move around to see the bears. because of the winds. inspect our bus on all four sides. dense fur. Only the top windows open so We had dinner in the buggy. It Then they inspected the other In the evenings we had lectures a photographer’s arms and head took two hours and I had three or bus, and returned to the tundra to and programs. Two I remember are safe as he takes pictures. The four glasses of wine during dinner. nap. Other buses came to join us most. The first was given by a local I thought I was and by three o’clock there were resident who told us the story of quite sober, but eight buses – which the bears the Hudson Bay area. I learned next day Barry inspected regularly between naps. that Henry Hudson had discov- told me I had We left about three-thirty. ered the bay but never returned been very cheer- On Monday we took a tour of to Europe to tell about it. His ful that night! Churchill in a regular bus and crew mutinied and returned to For the next went to the port and to the spot Europe leaving Hudson, his son three days we where the old fort stood at the and several crew members in a were in the tun- mouth of the Churchill River boat. No one knows today what dra-buggy all day where it enters the Hudson Bay. A happened to them. with lunch in the Russian ship was anchored at the The other program was by an buggy. On Friday port having delivered cargo from Inuit woman who came south we saw a polar Europe. It was now loading grain 300 miles from her tribe to tell bear sleeping at from Saskatchewan and Manito- us about their culture. She passed quite a distance. ba. In the suburbs of Churchill around about three dozen tools During the day we stopped briefly to see game and garments made and used in bus also tows an open platform others saw eighty or so small ani- wardens trying to catch a polar the arctic. with floor and side walls of metal mals and birds. Of these I saw a bear, but we did not stay lest we At three Monday afternoon grating so passengers can stand group of three ptarmigans which hamper their efforts. A little later we took a charter plane back to there safely to look down at the came near the bus. On Saturday we saw the building where the Winnipeg where we turned in polar bears. we again saw a sleeping polar trespassing bears were “jailed” our polar coats and boots and That late afternoon and eve- bear, a caribou that ran past the until they could be flown in a net reclaimed our other clothing. At ning we spent in the buggy look- buggy, and a bald eagle sitting below a helicopter for sixty or so nine Tuesday morning ten of us ing only at the tundra, seeing nei- in a dead tree. Others saw more miles where they were released. went to the airport to fly south ther birds nor animals. The tundra animals. An arctic hare stood sentry by the to our homes. As we neared the is mostly flat with ridges 12-15 On Sunday for over two hours jail! Later we saw three red foxes airport at St. Paul, the sun final- feet high. There are hundreds we saw nothing at all except the playing. Only one of them was ly came thru the heavy layer of of ponds and lakes so shallow landscape. Then we saw a bus actually red; the other two were clouds that had covered us for the that the buggy often drove thru coming toward us which had grayish-brown. whole week. Because of the cloud a pond rather than go around stopped, so we stopped, too, and After lunch we had a free hour cover we were unable to see the it. There are more rocks than saw a sleeping bear in the wil- which I spent in the one-room Aurora Borealis — the only disap- vegetation. The rocks are often low bushes. In ten minutes or museum in the town hall. Here pointment of my whole trip.

12 December 2007 Vi l l a g e Li f e On the Wings of a Legacy: Education Astronaut Fulfills the Hopes and Dreams of a Failed Mission By Turner N. Wiley, Diamond n silence she came, out of the southwest high, over the I Pacific on the fringes of outer space, headed for Virginia. Racing through space on the wings of a Legacy, was Mission Specialist Bar- bara Morgan, destined to fulfill the hopes and dreams of becoming the fun thing. first teacher in space, a legacy over Taking a bath— two decades in the making. (Educa- Washing in space is easy, Mor- tor-Astronaut Barbara Morgan, one gan said, rubbing soapy water on of space shuttle Endeavour’s astro- her face. Coiffure is another story. nauts, was the backup to Christa While on Earth Barbara’s brown McAuliffe for NASA’s teacher-in- hair is neatly groomed and falls space program in 1986.) At 17,000 below her chin. In space it took on miles per hour, it took the Inter- a wildness reminiscent of Rose- national Space Station with the anne on Saturday Night Live. space shuttle Endeavour parked Seeing constellations from the alongside, little time to reach the Space Station— skies above Alexandria where, 225 This is an even more won- miles below, she was to rendezvous derous experience than that on with a small group of dignitaries Earth. However, in viewing these and special guests assembled at the stars from either vantage point, International Headquarters of the all extraneous light must be Challenger Center for Space Sci- eliminated. By turning off all the ence Education. internal and external lights of the The symbolic ceremony about to Space Station, you are left in the take place was organized to cele- true pitch of darkness of space brate the first classroom conducted producing a scene of the Heavens from space by Educator-Astronaut Above, The Endeavour. with an awe never to be forgotten Barbara Morgan. At right, Mission Specialist Barbara for the rest of your life. A scene dif- The air was full of excitement as Morgan spoke to students on Earth ficult to find on Earth because of greetings between space and Earth from the Endeavour in space. its atmosphere. began. It was actually happening, As school came to a close, Bar- marking an historic milestone in bara congratulated the students on to become an Astronaut? (Ken- some marvelous demonstrations the educational process for both their great questions and let it be tucky) that could only be performed in teachers and students alike. Among known that she was anxious to see Did you have a special teacher zero gravity. those gathered at the microphone them all back on Earth. “I am going or mentor when you were a kid, Regarding the Olympic-sized in the make-shift studio were twen- up doing the job of an Astronaut, and who was it and why were swimming pool— ty middle school students repre- the work of an Astronaut,” she said, they special to you? (Was., D.C.) It turns out that a celestial swim- senting schools from all around “but I’m going up with a teacher’s And many were asking more pro- ming pool is not practical. Mor- the nation. Each had his/her own eyes, ears, heart and mind, and I found questions: gan’s answer was punctuated by question to ask of the astronauts look very much forward----being How will the experiments on the a demonstration. She squeezed a passing overhead. Moderator and able to come back and translate ISS help continue and further the glob of water out of a bag through assisting the students was Dr. June that into how we can best pro- mission to Mars? (Oklahoma) a straw. A huge ball formed in Scobee Rogers, founder of Chal- vide wonderful opportunities for How do photos of space help front of her face. Morgan put out lenger Center and its more than our colleagues and students.” Thirty you with your research? (Maine) her hand hitting the ball and fifty learning centers throughout minutes later, as silently as she had Then, there was one question the breaking it into literally a hun- the world. The questions posed by come, Endeavour faded away high Astronauts did not really answer dred floating pieces. Her assistant the students were most interesting on the horizon to the northeast but rather tossed back to the stu- in the demonstration, Alvin Drew, and revealing. headed once again into the next dents to analyze: opened his mouth and took in a Most were of a curious nature: orbital sunset somewhere over I am on a swim team for exer- bite-sized water orb. The questions How and where do you sleep on the Atlantic. cise and noticed that you also liked of swimming faster or burning the space station and do you ever Needless to say, everyone was swimming. If an Olympic-sized more calories was left up to the sleep on a spacewalk? (Florida) amazed at the role space can play swimming pool could be built in students to debate at their next Can you see constellations in in pursuing scientific research. Per- space, would you be able to swim classroom on Earth. space? (Arizona) haps it was then and there some faster on Earth or in space, and On their favorite space food— How do you brush your teeth in students decided to follow on where would you burn the most No question, M and M’s. Bar- space? (Texas) with their technical education for calories? (Indiana) bara opened a bag and as the Others appeared interested in it will be out of this generation The Astronauts provided excel- contents floated around, she and becoming an Astronaut: that Astronauts will be chosen to lent answers for the students by Drew caught the rainbow colored What qualities does it take populate Mars. using their technical expertise and candies with their mouths. A real

Vi l l a g e Li f e December 2007 13 Part III of a three-part mini-series ~ The Art of Aging Well ~ In this third segment of the three-part daylight without a guilty conscience. I have series on the “Art of Aging Well,” we hear 20 great grandchildren, 7 married grand- three more nonagenarians reflecting children, not one of them issued from me, on how, undaunted by stays in the Wil- all descendants from my sister’s children. son Health Care Center, they arrived, in cheerful form, at their venerable ages.

By Jeanne North, Trott

Photo Wayne Brubaker Barbara Sweeny (Trott) It was just one day after another. It just happened. My grandfather had gone ahead [from Scotland to America] to earn some Ameri- Photo Wayne Brubaker can money to bring his family [here]. The Col. Ed Withers trip took two weeks from Glasgow to New York City. That was an awful two (Edwards-Fisher) weeks; grandmother had four children on Keep active, both physically and men- Kathleen Link (Mund) the ship, the two-year-old died en route, tally, and pick up on interests of the day and activities of the world, because the Someone who’s aging well is a person and I never found out what happened world is changing so quickly, and the peo- who is interested in activities. My moth- to Baby James ple in it, with all of the innovations, that er was a nurse, my father a doctor; she I tell my great-grandchildren my father’s you have to keep active and aggressive to helped him in the office. Very early, by the religion was democracy. He never joined know what’s going on today and under- time I was 9, I started sitting in the office, a church, but he’s the one that became stand things. I’ve tried to lead a good life, I minded the office, I took messages on interested in Christian Science and we that’s one of the basics. You’ve got to live the phone. I think this has to do with my kids were raised in a Christian Science with your brother, you’ve got to give a life, I continued doing things and I still do. Sunday School; the others followed the little. I’ve always enjoyed giving a helping [Being active is the] most essential ingredi- line of least resistance. hand where needed. I’ve tried to maintain ent of living well: Father was a member of Congress my body so that physically I’m able to My mother and father worked together, from 1912 to 1954 except from 1918 -22 do what life calls on me to do, and I’ve my father became an ear, nose and throat when the Democratic machine aided the had a lot of things life has called on me specialist, and then he began to do opera- opponent in the Democratic primary. He to do. I moved to Asbury with the idea I tions; he did tonsillectomies, they did them could have had the Senate, but he wasn’t would spend my life there, be fed break- in the office. My mother would stay with interested. fast and lunch-- I was tired of fixing dinner. the patient, we had a room in our home I raised my sister’s two daughters I had no intention or idea of ever marry- where the patient could stay over night after she died. ing again, but after a couple of years I met I didn’t have much to do with them The children were two and four. I’m 96. this lovely lady, we had lots in common, except that I knew they were there. When I celebrated it in Wilson, where I spent we enjoyed each other’s company, we had they had operations, it was often on a two months. similar experiences and backgrounds, and Saturday and we didn’t have a cook, and How did you get to be 96? we hit it off and I thought of getting mar- that’s where I learned to cook. I had to Kept busy! I don’t have any awe for ried before she did. get lunch ready, ...... and so I ran the home. age. Age in itself doesn’t mean anything. With some eyesight I decided I would That’s where I learned how to prepare a I didn’t have the ambition to live a long ask her to marry me. We do well. She can meal for my mother and father. Usually I time, my father made it to 83, my mother see for me, I try to hear for her. I’m very had to take Mother’s up to the office and I missed by couple of weeks her 70th birth- happy with my life and I look forward to was very happy to do this, I enjoyed doing day and her last weeks she was confined the same level of life and activity.There this. I enjoyed cooking and baking. to a wheelchair with arthritis. come limitations with old age, and you How do you feel about getting to What’s most satisfying part of your life adjust to them and enjoy what you this stage? right now? Reading, I guess. Daring to read in broad can.

14 December 2007 Vi l l a g e Li f e By Marcia P. Goldmark, MD older ones, will not die of their and Aimee Seidman, MD tumor. Doctors and patients need any types of cancer Cancer Screening to discuss the pros and cons of announce themselves prostate screening. eficial than every 2 years. Women Colon Cancer: M when they are well-estab- Skin Cancer: lished, but there are some pre-can- should have their breasts exam- Screening colonoscopy should People with a history of increased cerous conditions and cancers that ined manually by their doctor generally begin at age 50 and, if sun exposure or a family history of can be detected early. We should every year. normal, repeated every 10 years. dysplastic nevi (which are a risk all take advantage of the screening Those at high risk for colon cancer Cervical Cancer: factor for melanoma) should have tests available to lower our risk may need to begin screening ear- Pap smears should be done on a yearly skin examination by their for these cancers and to increase lier. Other screening tests such as women who are sexually active and doctor. our survival if diagnosed. Differ- the fecal occult blood test, flexible have a cervix. Screening should Be sure to keep current with rec- ent organizations differ in their rec- sigmoidoscopy, and barium enema start after a woman has been sexu- ommendations for cancer screen- ommendations about screening, so remain available, but are often ally active for 3 years or is 21 years ing. Your doctor should be able to you should always discuss what is replaced by colonoscopy. best for you with your doctor. old, whichever comes first. Screen- advise you on what’s best for you ing can stop at age 70 in women Prostate Cancer: given your risk factors and history. Breast Cancer: who have been screened and have It is recommended that yearly Mammography should be per- had 3 consecutive negative Paps screening begin at age 50 with digi- Contact Dr. Goldmark and formed every 1-2 years for women and no abnormal tests in the past tal rectal exam and PSA (prostate Dr. Seidman in their practice aged 40 and older. Many experts 10 years. specific antigen). Prostate screen- of Internal Medicine at (301) recommend yearly mammograms Pap screening need not be done ing remains controversial because 545-1811 or visit them on the after age 50, but there is little evi- on women who have had total hys- many tumors are very slow-grow- web at www.privatemedical- dence to suggest this is more ben- terectomies for benign conditions. ing, and many men, particularly doc.com .

ALCOHOL-BASED HAND SANITIZER n Use only alcohol-based products. They are more effective than soap and water Ask Dr. Bob and contain ingredients that prevent skin dryness. n Apply about ½ teaspoon to the palm of your hand. n Rub hands together continuously, cover- ing all surfaces of your hands, until they Hand Washing is a Simple are dry. n If your hands are visibly dirty, wash Way to Prevent Infection with soap and water rather than alcohol-based sanitizer. HOW OUR HANDS SPREAD INFECTION n Direct contact with other people. IT IS CRITICAL TO WASH YOUR HANDS n Contacting our contaminated skin and surfaces. n After using the bathroom. n Contact with animals and animal waste. n After changing a diaper. n Caregivers who touch us without first washing their hands. n After touching ani- mals or animal waste. n Before and after pre- HOW DOES HAND-TO-HAND SPREAD OCCUR? paring food. n Touching our eyes, nose or mouth. n Before eating. n Touching doorknobs, telephone, dishes. n After blowing your n Common colds, flu, infectious diarrhea are most frequently nose, coughing or spread in this manner. sneezing into your n Older adults and those with chronic medical problems are hands. more susceptible to developing complications such as n Before and after treat- pneumonia. ing wounds or cuts. n Inadequate hand hygiene contributes to food-related illness n Before and after outbreaks such as salmonella, E. coli and Norovirus infections. touching a sick or n Ask caregivers to wash their hands before touching us. injured person. n After handling PROPER HAND-WASHING TECHNIQUES – SOAP AND WATER garbage. n Before inserting or n Plain soap is as effective as anti-bacterial soaps. removing contact n Wet hands with warm running water, apply liquid or clean lenses. bar soap. Lather well. n When using public restrooms such as those in airports, train n Rub hands vigorously together for at least 15 seconds. and bus stations, restaurants. n Scrub backs of hands, wrists, between your fingers and under fingernails. ©Copyright FamilyDoctor.org 2002-2007 n Rinse thoroughly under running water. n Dry hands with a clean or disposable towel. Bob Hartman MD - retired family physician and geriatric specialist n Use same towel to turn off the faucet.

Vi l l a g e Li f e December 2007 15 The Keese School Keese School Happenings - More Variety

to start writing and continue to write --- keep pencil and paper available even if you are on the mat doing your exercises. The class ended with: “count the number of miracles that you have encountered today” and “every day, become a smile collector” - stimulating words of wisdom. We hope that Jay will return - again! Class - Exploring Watercolor (Nov. 6, 2007) Twenty students are enjoying eight Emma Michaels, two-hour classes Villas, shown in the Arts & Crafts here with what room. At the begin- was praised as ning of each class, her best work of the teacher, Susan the class. Herron, critiques the students’ previous week’s works, both praising the good and L to R: Elizabeth McKenna-PV, Carol Cade-E-F, Rhoda MacKenzie- suggesting improve- Diamond, Floyd Mauer,Villas. ments. The art work discussed on this By Annabel G. Liebelt, Villas day had water, snow, ice, unusual lighting Class — Next in Line: Writing Your Life Story effects, even a beach (Nov. 6, 2007) scene and were beau- tifully expressed in Armiger Jagoe (a.k.a. Jay) from Mississippi many years ago, is the leader different ways by the of this group, many of whom are thinking about writing an autobiogra- students. Susan then phy. With his charming accent he relates some of his thoughts: “All of demonstrated work- us are really two in one. Each of us is two people -- the observed and the ing on gesso prepara- observer. Think about it! And you will record 1-5% of your life.” tions which lift light, give texture, and also offer ways to paint in more As a graduate of this class-- and I am writing-- I was pleased to sit in than one style. Using masking tape or outlining all shapes may lead to a and hear more of Mr. Jagoe’s readings about some of his experiences more abstract painting. The students then worked on gesso preparations. with people, what they said, and what the words meant (although many This popular class attracts beginner as well as intermediate students. words have a different meaning today). The group broke up into partners Maybe it’s time for watercolors for me -- I’ve had drawing and oil painting to discuss three life periods: “First Home,” “Early Years,” and “Growing --this looks very challenging! Up.” Some of the events discussed revived things from the past, such as cultural attitudes, and some had double or triple meanings. Jay told us Continued on page 19

The Williamsburg Lane Puzzles Revisited By Keith Steele, Wallace was a member of the Metropolitan Church made its way to Williamsburg Lane goes n the October issue we told about the and a great contributor to the Methodist like this. When Raymond died the bowl Briggs Bowl and the questions it posed. Home on Connecticut Ave. A special apart- might have been given to his sister here at I Well, there were persons who read the ment was built there for him and his wife. Asbury. When she passed on it was left here article, knew something about Raymond C. They lived there until their death. Raymond at Asbury. Briggs and contacted Genevieve Steele. The was born in 1896 and died in 1988. Now on to the mystery item in the Novem- first call was from Louise Shindell. She at one It is interesting that all three of the above ber Village Life. Keith Steele received a call time worked for CBS and knew Raymond calls came from women not living at Asbury. from a Barbara Ackerman, the daughter of Briggs as a sponsor on the radio station. He That says a lot for the distribution of Village Gladys Schreck. Gladys had lived in Dia- was the owner of the Briggs Meat Co. Life. In fact Ms. Lankford received a clip- mond, then Kindley and is now living in The second call was from a Mary Louise ping of the article from someone in Western Wilson. Barbara told Keith that on Saturday Dickinson. She had known Mr. Briggs at Maryland. night she had dreamed about her grand- Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church Raymond had a sister, Anita Briggs Dunn mother. The next morning she decided to where he was active. who lived here at Asbury. The Social Securi- read Village Life and saw the mystery arti- The third call came from Elaine Goodman ty Death Index shows she died in 2000 and cle. She recognized it as an instrument used Lankford. Elaine is the niece of Raymond. Her shows Bethesda as her last known address. in making hooked rugs. She remembered mother and Raymond were sister and broth- She has a daughter, Janet Rosenberg who that the grandmother whom she had just er. Raymond and his two brothers inherited we will try to contact. dreamed about had one just like it! the Briggs Meat Co. from their father. He Our present theory as to how the bowl

16 December 2007 Vi l l a g e Li f e TIME Marches On— Through the Rain, With Slower Steps but High Spirits

By Jeanne North, Trott gan Building to the Spy Museum, These Time/Life alums put the best he proposed schedule, and best of all, exploring the under- face forward in their upper years when it arrived in the mail ground tunnel snaking from the and carry on in high spirits. Those T in August, was breathtaking Jefferson Building to the Library of in the New York City area still in its scope and appeal: the “Bash” Congress. tromp to Rockefeller Center for (cocktails and dinner) at the Nation- But rain didn’t dampen spirits the monthly TLAS luncheons. And al Press Club; visits to the Capitol of this crowd. At the cocktail party members from across the coun- and meetings with Congressmen; a preceding dinner at the Press Club, try and abroad fill the rosters of tour of the White House; visit to the old friends hobnobbed. I spot- frequent cruises and trips abroad Spy Museum; nighttime bus tour of ted Peggy Berman, also a Report- (next June to Alaska). Registration lighted monuments; lunch in the er/Researcher at Time, Suzanne for the Washington outing swelled Montpelier Room of the Thomas Davis, who worked on the News far beyond the expected number, Jefferson building with Librarian Photo:©2007 Bob Gomel Desk, Nation Writer Larry Barrett to a total of 139 Time/Lifers, and and Correspondent Chris Ogden. more than that number assembled James Billington, followed by a tour Librarian James Billington spent Eugenia Dooley of Time Letters for the opening Bash at the Press of the Library of Congress. In true Time time with the alumni. Time/Life tradition, the Time/Life was there, and Picture Research- Club. Most were lodged at the Holi- er Helen Eisenberg Casey. Obser- day Inn Capitol and L’Enfant Plaza Alumni Society planned a first class it neglected to point out that by vation: the wait staff at the Press Hotel, though some stayed in pri- extravaganza for an expected 80 skipping taxis we could easily log Club are real pros: one plate leaves, vate residences. alums. several miles a day on foot, trudg- the next arrives. Salmon was super. Where to next? Alaska, maybe? At The schedule forgot to say it ing through the endless maze to Ditto crème caramel. least there might be less walking would rain for the three straight enter the White House (had to line Lots of gray hair at this party, an on a cruise ship! days we would be in D.C., first rain up in alphabetical order to pass occasional cane, three wheelchairs in ages. And though it did advise security), schlepping from the Rea- us to wear “good walking shoes,” available but none were used.

both 20 years. old is new or “what goes around anniversary, let’s not forget the TROTT Our “stroll down memory lane” comes around!” spirit of volunteerism which was Continued from page 1 got off to a rollicking start with Virginia Wollin, Robert born at Trott and continues to tales too numerous to recount, but McDonough and Harriet Renison flourish throughout Asbury. We are The committee in charge of we will tell you about one. It was a read stories about the “new breed represented on every single PAC the celebration this past Nov. 8 good thing that Harold Wells and his of younger oldsters who did things with 1 to 7 members for a total included Harriet Renison, chair, wife, Carol, had a sense of humor. their way.” This too was Dr. Wilson’s of 26. For the Trott building itself, Joan Brubaker, Erma Lordeman and He was the first Administrator for new vision for Asbury. The resi- there are 80 volunteers for every- Mickey Martin, with a host of oth- Apartments. One tale concerned dents worked amongst themselves thing from a Walk Through Group ers helping out. the happy residents of the Home to devise better ways to solve prob- to Floor Hostesses and Reception- Honored guests were presented: which was under the care and lems, help each other, have fun and ists. In addition, there are all those David Denton, Henry Moehring, supervision of Dr. Herman Wilson. learn at the same time. And they activities in WHCC and Kindley that Joanna Davis and Marshall Gro- In the afternoon, these residents were free to voice their opinions Elaine Kielman and Ann Giaquinto tenhuis. Long-time residents were loved to sit out in their rockers to management. coordinate--entertainment, help for named, along with their years of on the balconies of the Home and A rousing anniversary song by the less able and essential clerical residency starting with Alma Cole- survey the beauty of the rolling the Trott Songsters followed. Then workers. Yes, Trotters are there too, man—32 years, Dorothy Sunder- acres and the ponds. Then, to their the denouement---two beautiful providing hours of service. Giving land—27 years, Zelah Conley—25 dismay, there appeared a structure cakes cut by Harold and Gordia and giving---not until it hurts, but years, Helen Bean, Erma Gisreal, far to the left. It was rising floor by Lanman for our refreshment, and until it feels so good. Trott-- we are Rev. Harold Lanman and Rev. Ray- floor to at least 8 stories. It “spoiled music by Nancy Hawes and Edna the “Senior Building for the Young mond and Bessie Maloy--all 23 years, their view.” Now, friends, have Hargrove concluded our program. at Heart!” Ruth Smith and Eleanor Boyce— you heard that recently? What’s But as we celebrate Trott’s 35th

on the nominating committee and in Habitat for Humanity’s houses The 581 Gaithersburg NARFE AWARDS was secretary of CCAV twice. when they are finished and the chapter now has five members in Continued from page 1 Then, Frank became President new residents move in. Jean start- succession nominated and select- of the newlyformed Computer ed a needlework group at Mont- ed for awards. Coordinating the Jean has served as secretary of Club for four years, after which he gomery Village, which continues paperwork and activities involved the Administrative Board and sec- was on the Executive Committee. to this day. For The Keese School are former Asbury associate Don- retary of the Serendipity Sunday Jean started the club’s Newsletter of Continuing Education, Frank has nie Sue Ferrell and her husband School Class, while Frank was on and continues producing it (six chaired the nominating commit- Charles. In 2005, Annabel G. Lie- the Administrative Board and Stew- years now), as well as volunteer- tees and is now on the Curriculum belt, Villa 404, received both the ardship Committee (also as Chair ing as a coach for the JCA Senior Committee. Hall of Fame and GERI awards; in of the Annual Fund at Wesley Theo- Tech courses. Frank is greatly respected for 2006 Genevieve and Keith Steele logical Seminary in DC). Frank served four years on the chairing the Caring Neighbor Com- received both awards, and now Since moving to Asbury, Frank Legislative PAC and Jean’s real pas- mittee. He has organized teams of Jean and Frank Young received served for two years each as Chair sion is Needlework with Stitch and resident helpers, and he and Jean both awards. Congratulations! of the Villa Resident Council, Vice- Knit Group at Asbury, where she have visited those in needs and chair and Chair of CCAV. Jean was embroiders pictures to be placed given them help and support.

Vi l l a g e Li f e December 2007 17 Welcome New Residents

Lori was born in Brooklyn, New York, grew up in Freeport Long Island, but spent many summers at Lake George, New York with her parents and brother. She began college at Denison University in Ohio, but finished at Mills College of Education in New York City where she majored in elemen- tary education. She taught first grade in Norwalk, Connecti- cut where she met Bill. At the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City she danced to music of Guy Lombardo, including “Sweet Lorraine.” Bill was born in Minneapolis, but grew up in North Dakota. Photo: Mary Waldron His grandfather homesteaded a farm there, but Bill grew up in Grand Forks and enjoyed the Helen Spencer cold weather ice-skating. He Photo: Hal Gaut Wallace 109, x4439 studied engineering and grad- Lori and Bill Backer uated from the University of Villa 530, x 6490 North Dakota. Bill worked for Helen arrived at Asbury on Sep- the General Electric Company orange trees. When GE’s com- ies in this country as well as tember 19, 2007. She was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Inter- puter business diversified, the to Europe, Canada, Hawaii, and May 16, 1931, in New Orleans, LA. rupted by two years in the Air family again moved to Rockville Australia. On one trip to the She left there at a young age as Force, stationed in Casablanca, where Bill worked marketing Netherlands, Lori located a rela- her dad, a reporter for the Associ- French Morocco, he returned to computer services. They lived tive who provided information ated Press, was relocated to Little Connecticut where he met Lori there for the next 42 years. Lori about her Dutch ancestry. Bill Rock, Arkansas. She lived there and they were married 53 years resumed her career, teaching participates in programs spon- until World War II, when her dad ago. A training course led to a in several Montessori schools. sored by Rockville, Montgomery was again relocated, to Washing- job programming a large-scale Following her father’s love of County and GE retirees. Among ton D.C. in 1943. Living in Chevy UNIVAC computer in Louisville, music, she began writing songs their interests are swimming, Chase, Helen attended high school Kentucky where the family lived on her electronic organ. She theatre, opera, and performing at Holy Cross Academy and then for 10 years and their three sons enjoys going to organ classes arts. They look forward to the the University of Maryland for two were born. with friends many activities at Asbury, and years. She was employed at the When GE began manufactur- After retirement, Bill stayed on visits with their sons and five Department of Justice. ing computers, Bill’s career took with GE to plan and stage trade grandchildren living nearby in Helen moved to Asbury from the family to Phoenix, Arizona, shows and exhibits throughout the DC area and Philadelphia. Bethesda. She is a Catholic and met where they lived for two years the US. This and other trips have —Mary Anstead, Villas her future husband, Roger, while within a citrus orchard with 22 taken them to many major cit- attending Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Roger passed suddenly of a heart attack about 15 years ago at the age of 59. Helen Elizabeth “Eileen” Sonnett and Roger had six children in the Trott 603, x5553 span of nine years, 5 boys and one Elizabeth, or Eileen as she prefers Shortly after her marriage, Eileen girl. Of the surviving children, four to be called, came to Asbury from resigned from government service live in the area and one lives in Florida on September 28 at the and devoted her time to her fam- Florida. persuasion of her two daughters ily. When her children had grown She is a member of Congressio- and one son who lives nearby. and moved away, she and her hus- nal Country Club. She very much She was born in Ohio. Her ele- band moved to Florida where they enjoys doing volunteer work, hav- mentary education was in nearby enjoyed many happy years. ing worked at Suburban Hospital. Newcomerstown, Ohio. Upon Eileen’s hobbies include bridge, Helen has a great many interests, graduation from high school, Eileen solitaire and good movies. Her reli- including genealogy, gardening, went to Columbus Business College gious affiliation is Methodist. antiquing, cooking, playing bridge, where she furthered her shorthand We know Eileen misses Florida, and bowling. and typing skills. Her first job was but from what we’ve observed, —Mary Waldron, Wallace in the offices of the State of Ohio she has already made a lot of new in Columbus. From there she came friends here. So, be sure to say “hi” to Washington, D.C. to work for to Eileen when you see her. She’ll Ohio’s Senator Huffman and later really enjoy that. in the legal office for Congressman —Marjorie Brugger, Trott Photo: Hal Gaut Wilbur Mills of Arkansas.

18 December 2007 Vi l l a g e Li f e Welcome New Residents KEESE Continued from page 16

Forget about crisp fall weath- er for when Doris and Leonard Jakubczak moved into Edwards- Fisher apartment 709 on Sep- tember 19, 2007, it seemed more like the Fourth of July. It was a perfect match for the warm wel- come the seventhth floor resi- dents gave them. Doris Jakubczak was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and it was from Maryville College, located Lecture - Exploring there, that she received her BS in chemistry. Buffalo, New York Yellowstone was Leonard Jakubczak’s birth- (Oct. 22, 2007) place. He received his BS from Have you always wanted to go Philadelphia’s St. Joseph Univer- to Yellowstone Park? sity, his MA from the University Professor Paul D. McDermott, of Toronto and a PhD from Wash- Professor Emeritus from Mont- ington University in St. Louis. gomery College, started his Psychology is his field of study. lecture with the following: “To Doris worked for five and a half Photo: Barbara Marrs learn is to live and to live is years in the quality control lab to learn”. My words are inad- of Mallinkrodt Chemical Works Doris and Leonard Jakubczak equate to describe the beauty in in St. Louis. Leonard, a post doc- Edwards-Fisher #709 X5606 his photographs but believe that toral fellow at the National Insti- the beauty was tops — of moun- tute of Mental Health, was also her German ancestry. Reading, guished toastmaster. tains, canyons, lakes, hot springs, a research psychologist for the especially mysteries and biogra- After meeting on a blind date glaciations, falls, valleys, volcanic Veteran’s Administration Hos- phies, is a favorite pastime as the first year of college, the material and geysers. pital, Jefferson Barracks, in St. is completing jigsaw puzzles Jakubczaks have been married Yellowstone Park was the Louis. He was a health scientist (parlor puzzlers take note) and for forty-eight years. They have first American and first world administrator for the National attending the theater. Leonard one son and three daughters national park. It was dedicated Institute of Aging and a scien- shares Doris’ interest in family and are the proud grandparents in 1872, in the time of President tific review administrator at history and has been success- of five, one girl and four boys. U.S. Grant. It is almost 3500 the N.I.H. Center for Scientific ful in the challenging endeavor Roman Catholic by affiliation, square miles-- 96% in Wyoming, Review rounding out a career of to trace back his forebears’ Pol- the Jakubczaks chose Asbury 3% in Montana and 1% in Idaho. thirty-six years as an employee ish ancestry. He enjoys classical because they were familiar with Professor McDermott told us of the federal government. Leon- music and grand opera. Walk- the area and valued the reputa- that the Yellowstone super vol- ard was also an adjunct profes- ing is a favorite activity of his tion it has as a continuing care cano is the only super volcano, sor of psychology at Washington as is ballroom and line dancing. facility. We are delighted to wel- of 30, that is on land and that University and the University of Other free time is spent reading come them here. the Yellowstone Lake is the Missouri in St. Louis. for pleasure and spiritual growth —Joan Dunlop, Edwards- largest high elevation lake in Doris is interested in geneal- and polishing phrases as a distin- Fisher North America. ogy and has used it in tracking The 1988 fire destroyed up to 3/4 of the park and killed many of the animals. Fires occur periodically but many of the Carolyn Henningsen naturally started fires go out by themselves, and trees and wild- Mund 507, x4922 life return. It is a volcanic area, Carolyn was born in Maine and She enjoys knitting and quilting. one of the world’s largest calde- ras, and there are geysers galore. grew up in Philadelphia. She was She has traveled to Japan, Italy, Sic- Notable tourist attractions are: eighteen when she married and ily and Australia, where one of her Old Faithful (the most famous subsequently became the moth- daughters lived. of the eruptions from “the hot er of two girls. Later the fam- She has one grandson plus three spot” - this large hydrothermal ily moved to Takoma Park which children brought into the family area) and others are Mammoth when her daughter married a man made it possible for Carolyn to Hot Springs, and The Grand work in the Washington Cathedral who already had children. Canyon of Yellowstone, which where she answered mail and sold Carolyn chose Asbury as her is over 1,000 ft. deep and must Christmas cards. retirement home because it is a have been created for artists. Carolyn has volunteered on Methodist institution and she Please note that Asbury has a the altar guild at Grace Method- already knew some residents here. trip starting on June 26, 2008 ist Church.She has been a room —Judy Weaver, Mund to Yellowstone, Grand Teton mother at her children’s school and a few other locations. Call and has been active in Girl Scouts. Vivian Otto if you are inter- Photo: Jim Porter ested, x5299.

Vi l l a g e Li f e December 2007 19 VILLAGE LIFE: A NEWSPAPER FOR ASBURY METHODIST VILLAGE Photo: Harry Lowery

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