Board Approves Changes to Building Site Plan Bronze Star Medal

Leisure World News OF MARYLAND June 1, 2018 • Published Twice a Month • residents.lwmc.com Board Approves Bronze Star Medal Changes to Building Recipient to Lead July 4 Site Plan Parade by Stacy Smith, Leisure World News A previous revised site plan, Alternate A3, was reviewed n a nearly unanimous by the Community Planning, I vote, the Leisure World Security and Transportation, Community Corporation Education and Recreation, (LWCC) board of directors Restaurant and Landscape approved changes to the site Advisory Committees at a plan for the Administration joint committee meeting in Building and Clubhouse I April. Improvements project during Based on a final engi- its regular meeting on May neering review, some minor 22. revisions were made to the The approved motion site plan post-meeting. authorizes management to The resulting site plan, submit the final engineered Alternate A4, includes several plans to the Maryland-Na- revisions to traffic flow, tional Capital Park and Plan- including a one-way outer ning Commission (M-NCPPC) parking lane in the existing From left: Vietnam veteran Nelson Warren and as a 16-year-old in his first mili- for site plan approval. tary photo in 1954. Courtesy photo ➤ to page 6 by Stacy Smith, Leisure World News Warren leads the community’s annual parade proces- t 16-years-old and sion as grand marshal. He just 101 pounds – four A is believed to be the first pounds shy of the Army’s African-American in Leisure weight requirement –Nelson World’s long parade history Warren nonetheless joined to serve in the role, according their ranks thanks to an to master of ceremonies unscrupulous recruitment Stephen McCleary. officer who let him stuff sinker weights in the bottom Army Life of his boots. Warren, or “Tiny” as his No one knew then, least of family nicknamed him, joined all Warren’s grandmother, the Army in April of 1954, “Big Ma,” who chuckled at several years before the U.S.’s him in disbelief when he involvement in Vietnam called to say goodbye before escalated. basic training, that one bent He went to Fort Knox, rule would be the start of a Kentucky, for an eight-week 22-year military career that basic training, and then spent The Alternate A4 site plan for the Administration Building and Clubhouse I Site took Nelson, a Bronze Star another eight weeks at engi- Improvements project includes revisions to traffic flow, such as a one-way outer Medal recipient, through two neer school at Fort Belvoir, parking lane (number 9) in the existing lower lot that will allow residents to tours in Vietnam. Virginia, where he also used return to the upper end of the lot without having to exit and reenter the parking On Wednesday, July 4, lot via Leisure World Boulevard. Architectural rendering by Stantec ➤ to page 7 Governance & Information... 10 Sports, Games & Thoughts & Opinions...... 12 Scoreboards...... 54 Events & Entertainment...... 16 Classes & Seminars...... 60 Movie Schedule...... 24 Calendar of Events...... 63 Leisure World preps for its Health & Fitness...... 26 Governance Meeting Schedules...... 63 close up. For details, see page 3. INSIDE Clubs, Groups & Organizations...... 30 Classifieds...... 66 Club Trips Listing...... 51 Family-Owned Company Provides Top Notch Care to Residents by Stacy Smith, Leisure World News the grocery store and doctor’s office. amily & Nursing Care Some long-term insurance F is a local, family-owned plans cover their services, and business that provides the company works with clients medical and personal care to help them navigate through to clients whose needs range the insurance reimbursement from one hour of care, one process. day a week to 24-hour, live-in assistance. Apart from the Rest Located on-site at the Many other companies in medical center since January, Montgomery County provide the company uses vetted care- the same kinds of services givers, which include certified as Family & Nursing Care, nursing assistants and geriatric but Salb feels what sets the nursing assistants, who must company apart is its client be certified with at least two services model. years of experience. Family Client services managers Family & Nursing Care’s director of client services Kelly Salb, left, greets a & Nursing Care also employs visit the homes of potential client. Salb has helped match Leisure World residents with caregivers since registered nurses and licensed clients to find out exactly what January. Photo courtesy of Family & Nursing Care nurse practitioners to provide they’re looking for in a care- more advanced, in-home giver and answer any ques- needed help packing sensitive either provides feedback to medical care. tions or concerns the client documents. the caregiver or replaces the The Company prides itself on may have. The client even has “[The resident] felt so caregiver. accepting only seven percent of the option of comfortable with “We don’t want any resident the applicants who apply for its interviewing this caregiver, to feel stuck,” Salb added. caregiver positions. a potential she only wanted “We are very invested in caregiver. “We are very this caregiver to Contact Information who we’re sending out to help “So it’s a invested in who help her; so we Residents who are interested our clients,” said Kelly Salb, more personal allowed it,” Salb in Family & Nursing Care’s director of client services. feel,” Salb said. we’re sending out to said. services can call the company’s “We’re a family-oriented The company help our clients” Clients don’t main line at (301-588-8200) company. And we want to understands sign a contract; 24 hours a day, seven days a treat people as if they were our that each care- –Kelly Salb they can stop week, and either ask for Kelly family members.” giver-client their service at Salb or ask to speak to any Their services range from relationship is any time. client services manager. assisting a client with his or her unique, and so And if a care- The company celebrates its grooming and personal care, will sometimes make special giver doesn’t work out and 50th anniversary in October. to completing basic household accommodations, such as personalities clash, the client For more information, visit chores and providing rides to when a Leisure World resident services manager steps in and (familynursingcare.com). 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n May 24, over 75 O community organizations, medical professionals and local vendors came to the “To Life” Health and Wellness Expo in Clubhouse I to offer their expertise and increase awareness of their services. The annual, free Expo, which is in its ninth year, is presented by Bender Jewish Community Center’s Coming of Age in Maryland program and co-sponsored by the Jewish At left, a massage therapist works out the kinks in an Expo attendee’s back. At right, an attendee receives a medical Residents of Leisure World. assessment. Photos by Leisure World News Former Washington Post journalist Bob Levey delivered Montgomery County Public Resident Dr. Sue Schwartz is glad as well that the Expo the keynote address, and Libraries spoke about how came to the Expo having amasses so much information several workshops on mental their materials are rendered recently had personal issues in one place, making her visit and physical health followed. accessible to visitors with with transportation. She was a convenient way to become At the exhibitor tables, disabilities, and recreation able to pick up materials on familiar with a variety of health attendees heard from a broad exhibitors announced oppor- transportation services, but matters. variety of exhibitors promoting tunities for health-enhancing well-being throughout the activities. lifespan. Topics ranged from Attendees could even receive fire safety to living with chronic free health services, including Local Television Plans medical conditions. visual acuity and glaucoma While health organizations screenings, bronchial testing Live Morning Broadcast issued tips for wellness, and massage demonstrations. at Leisure World by Leisure World News Zip Trip broadcasts, Fox 5 Where in Leisure World? anchors enthusiastically interact ot plans for the morning with members of the community G of Friday, June 29? If not, and feature “must stops,” food residents can tune into their and music within it. televisions – or even watch In a short video (it can in person – that day to see be viewed at (https://bit. the community featured on a ly/2ssz0xv), featuring a look morning television program. at a Zip Trip to La Plata, Mary- Local television station land, in 2016, a Fox 5 anchor WTTG, or Fox 5, is planning to described the trips as “a chance broadcast parts of its Friday, for Fox 5 to get out into the June 29, morning show community and showcase some live from Leisure World of of the areas around the D.C. Maryland. region. We come in, we hang out Continuing its tradition of with the people … and basically visiting various communities in just showcase the town.” the Washington, D.C., region in The Leisure World commu- a series of “Zip Trips,” WTTG in nications department is coor- mid-May announced its 2018 dinating with WTTG as it plans lineup of destinations, which the June 29 broadcast. includes Leisure World. “This is an exciting opportu- Zip Trips are featured on the nity for Leisure World of Mary- channel’s Friday morning news land to share with the region Is it the face of the elusive Loch Ness Monster, the Crea- programs from May through and the world what makes this ture from the Black Lagoon or something less fearsome August. Other destinations in community a wonderful place that sits, smirking, on a plot of Trust property in Leisure 2018 include the Anacostia area to live,” said Maureen Freeman, World? of Washington, D.C.; Reston director of communications. Check the next edition of Leisure World News to see and Woodbridge in Virginia; “We have so much to offer, and the rest of this unusual-looking statue and learn where it’s and Bethesda and Frederick in this is a great chance to show located. Photo by Leisure World News Maryland. our Leisure World energy and During the Friday morning pride.”

June 1, 2018 Leisure World News | 3 ❒❒Emergency Preparedness Advisory Committee Emergency Protocol for Thunderstorms and Lightning by David Darr

eisure World and the L surrounding area have already experienced thunderstorms and lightning this season and will likely have more as spring turns to summer. The Federal Emergency Management Agency offers useful information about how to deal with thunderstorms and lightning. Visit (www. ready.gov) for details about preparing for thunderstorms During a Thunderstorm and and lightning. Lightning • Use a battery-charged Know the Terms device to listen to news • Severe Thunderstorm sources for updates. If you Watch – Tells when and do not have one, consider where severe thunder- getting a NOAA Weather storms are likely to occur. Radio—to purchase, search Listen to WTOP (103.5 FM) NOAA Weather Radio for or other local news sources online sources. for updates. • Avoid contact with corded • Severe Thunderstorm phones and devices. Cord- Warning – Issued when less and wireless phones severe weather has been not connected to wall reported by spotters or outlets are okay to use. indicated by radar. Warn- • Avoid contact with ings indicate imminent electrical equipment or danger to life and property plugged-in cords. for those in the path of the • Avoid contact with storm. Listen for updates plumbing. on NOAA Weather Radio • Stay away from windows or another battery-powered and doors. device. • Do not lie on concrete floors and do not lean Before a Thunderstorm and against concrete walls. Lightning • Avoid any natural lightning • Have an emergency kit and rod, such as a tall, isolated a communications plan. tree in an open area. • Postpone outdoor • Avoid hilltops, open fields, activities. the beach and boating. • Get inside a building or • Take shelter in a sturdy hardtop automobile. building. • Close window blinds, • Avoid contact with shades or curtains. anything metal. • Unplug electronic appli- • If driving, try to safely ances and equipment. exit the roadway and park. • In a forest – Try to find Stay in the vehicle with the a low area under a thick emergency flashers on until growth of small trees. the heavy rain stops. • In an open area – Go to a low place such as a ravine. Visit (www.fema.gov) for • On open water – Get to additional information about land and find shelter preparing for weather and immediately. other emergencies.

4 | Leisure World News June 1, 2018 ❒❒Emergency Preparedness Advisory Committee Preparing for Tornados: Before, During and After the Storms by David Darr a small interior room on the lowest level of the building ccording to the Federal and away from corners, A Emergency Management windows and doors. Agency (FEMA), tornado • Do not open windows. season (late spring through • If in a manufactured home MARC ELRICH is the ONLY county early summer) has arrived or office, get out immedi- at Leisure World and the ately and go to the lowest executive candidate who has surrounding area. floor of a sturdy building or never taken contributions Visit FEMA’s website at a storm shelter. from developers or their attorneys. (www.ready.gov/tornados) for suggestions about what to If outside with no building do before, during and after a available, try to: As county executive, Marc will continue tornado. • Get into a vehicle, buckle to value and listen to residents. up and drive to the nearest Know the Terms shelter. If the vehicle is hit • Tornado Watch – Tornados by debris, pull over and park. are possible. Remain alert • Take cover in a vehicle, for approaching storms. buckle up and cover your Watch the sky and stay tuned head with your arms, to NOAA Weather Radio, blanket, coat or cushion if WTOP (103.5 FM) or other possible. local news source. • Lie in an area lower than • Tornado Warning – A the level of the roadway and tornado has been sighted or cover your head with your indicated by weather radar. arms and a blanket, coat or Take shelter immediately. cushion if possible.

Before a Tornado In all situations: • Build an emergency supply • Do not get under an over- kit (www.ready.gov/build- pass or bridge. a-kit) and make a family • Do not try to outrun communications plan (www. a tornado in urban or “This coming year revenues will be ready.gov/make-a-plan). congested areas. Instead, constrained, and needs are going to rise. • Listen to NOAA Weather leave the vehicle for safer Radio or other news sources. shelter. But I will push hard to ensure that Listen to the instructions • Watch out for flying debris. essential services for seniors’ quality given by local emergency of life are maintained.” —MARC ELRICH management officials. After a Tornado • Be alert to changing weather • Listen to WTOP (103.5 FM) conditions. Look for or other news sources for approaching storms. updates and instructions. • Check with family and Look for the following friends by texting or using danger signs: social media. • Dark, often greenish sky • Watch out for debris or • Large hail downed power lines. • A large, dark, low-lying cloud • If your home is without (particularly if rotating) power, use flashlights or • Loud roar, similar to a freight battery powered lanterns train rather than candles to • If you see approaching prevent accidental fires. storms or any of the danger signs, be prepared to take For More Information shelter immediately. Visit (www.ready.gov/) and (www.redcross.org/) for more PROVEN PROGRESSIVE LEADERSHIP During a Tornado information on preparing for MarcElrich.org • Find a basement. If no many weather-related and

June 1, 2018 Leisure World News | 5 about the revised site plan Lifeline [calls], answering be drawn from the Resales

Alternate A4 or to view it, phones, watching traffic Fund, a two percent fee, paid

Board➤ visit (residents.lwmc.com) [and] watching foot traffic. by the buyer, and charged from page 1 and click on Documents This takes a lot of the distrac- on each resale of property in lower lot that will allow under the Documents drop- tion away,” said board chair Leisure World. residents to return to the down arrow. Paul Eisenhaur. upper end of the lot without Click on the Board of Direc- In the coming weeks, Other Motions having to exit and reenter the tors folder and select the May management will review • The board approved modifi- parking lot via Leisure World 22 folder from the Meeting preliminary budget assump- cations to the Health Advi- Boulevard. Agendas and Minutes folder. tions with the Budget and sory Committee’s charter. Alternate A4 site plan also Finance Advisory Committee The new charter incorpo- includes 351 total parking Gate Access in preparation for 2019 rates areas of interest and spaces, 31 of which are ADA The LWCC board passed budget planning. concern for Health Advisory accessible. a motion directing that the Committee members that Twenty parking spaces request for gate access soft- Old Fitness Center were not represented in were lost in the revision ware and hardware be consid- The board approved the the former charter, such to accommodate a shift in ered in the 2019 budget recommendations of the as personal safety, well- stormwater management process. E&R Advisory Committee, ness, disease prevention, areas that will prevent The type of gate access Budget and Finance Advisory management of chronic removal of some existing proposed would use Radio Committee and manage- illness, security and other trees. Frequency Identification ment to convert the current health-related issues. The revised site plan technology, or RFID as it’s multi-purpose room in Club- • A motion to waive a bylaw package is expected to be commonly called, to augment house II to a meeting room that disqualifies residents submitted to M-NCPPC for security as vehicles enter and the old fitness center to from serving on the LWCC review, which would also and exit through the gates, a ping pong/card room at a board of directors if they are include reviews by Mont- according to the Security cost not to exceed $47,000. employed by an organiza- gomery County Department and Transportation Advisory The room conversion tion that maintains a busi- of Permitting Services for Committee. project will result in ness within Leisure World stormwater management The proposed project does expanded space for ping pong failed. concept and the Montgomery not suggest eliminating the players – from two tables County Department of Fire gate guards, but rather makes to three – and the return of The next regular meeting of and Rescue Services for the entire process at the gates a second meeting room in the LWCC board of directors is emergency vehicle access. “more efficient by not having Clubhouse II. Tuesday, June 26, at 9:30 a.m. For more information [guards] multitask between Funding for the project will in Clubhouse I.

6 | Leisure World News June 1, 2018 tary police arrested him three

times for impersonating a

Grand➤ Marshal soldier. from page 1 “They never thought I to teach. was in the military and here “That’s where I learned I was their boss, and they my main trade,” he said. “My didn’t know it,” Warren mind was sharp and I picked said. “They thought I was up everything.” somebody’s son. I had to call He worked in the Army my Company Commander to Corps of Engineers as an come down and get me out.” engineer equipment repair technician, fixing tanks and Vietnam and Beyond other equipment in the motor Warren’s Command pool. Company, the 169th Engineer In 1957, after a 14-month Battalion, was stationed stint as a civilian, including right across the street from a luckless job search, Warren an ammunition dump in reenlisted in the Army and Vietnam. never looked back. “Charlie got into that Nelson Warren, right, is sworn in at the 169th Engineer Battalion headquarters “I owe everything I learned ammunition dump and he in Vietnam in 1967. Courtesy photo to the military,” he said. blew it up,” Warren said. His first tour in Vietnam “This round came through the two feet into the ground.” Leisure Life began in 1966. He was so roof, right through my legs, Not knowing what was A Cleveland, Ohio, native, slight of frame that the mili- through the floor and about happening, he grabbed Nelson arrived at Leisure his rifle and got his men World in 2011 with his together, “but not a round wife of 16 years, Edith. went off,” he said. “If one had Between them, they’ve went off, it would have wiped shared nine children and us out.” multiple grandchildren and Warren completed a second great-grandchildren. tour of Vietnam in 1971, ulti- At 80 years of age, he mately spending 25 months cheekily refers to himself as in the embattled country. the man with a “bionic heart,” “I’m not one to complain,” having recently completed he said. “I’m just blessed to surgery in May to change be here.” the battery in his fourth Throughout his career, he pacemaker. also spent tours of duty in On July 4, he will lead Japan, Korea and Germany. participants down the parade He was honorably discharged route in a convertible at from the Army in 1976, 9:30 a.m. when the motorcade ranking as a chief warrant departs from the Administra- officer two (CW2). tion Building parking lot. Warren stands atop an Army tank during his time abroad. Courtesy photo

June 1, 2018 Leisure World News | 7 ❒❒Health Advisory Committee Summer’s Burden: Protecting the Community from Mosquito and Tick-Borne Illnesses by Paul McCauley mosquito-borne diseases, and water does not collect in Monday-Friday (except state and Sandra McLeskey the County does not trap mosqui- the bottom of garbage cans. holidays), before attempting to toes to check for infection, so Dispose of all empty beverage handle an animal. fter a long, cold winter, the onus is on all homeowners containers, plastic wrappers, Aresidents can enjoy the and residents to protect their etc. Lyme Disease warm sunshine, longer daylight communities. • Pump out bilges in boats. Although West Nile and Zika hours and increased time spent Turn canoes and small boats viruses have the potential to be outdoors. Surveying the Community upside down for storage. very serious, Lyme disease is a And soon the community will One way residents can help • Keep mosquitoes out of the much more common problem in witness the arrival of goslings and protect the community from home by using air condi- Maryland and the U.S. fawns, as geese and deer deliver mosquitos is by removing any tioning if possible. Make sure Lyme disease is a bacterial their next generation. standing water sources. windows and doors have disease spread by infected ticks. Not as visible to residents is Any items stored outside that screens on them and be sure These ticks become infected the arrival of a new generation retain water, such as corrugated that screens do not have holes. with Lyme disease by biting an of ticks and mosquitoes, and the downspout extensions, can serve • If ditches do not flow and infected deer or chipmunk. The possibility that some residents as an effective nursery for the contain stagnant water for ticks that carry Lyme disease are will contract viral and/or bacte- next generation of mosquitoes. one week or longer, they very small and hard to spot, so rial diseases carried by these A quick walk through several can produce large numbers a person may not be aware that uninvited neighbors. mutuals by members of the of mosquitoes. Report such they have had a tick bite. The Centers for Disease Health Advisory Committee conditions to the Maryland Although Lyme disease can Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed numerous white, green Department of Agriculture’s be treated with antibiotics, the recently published warnings and black corrugated downspout Mosquito Control Adminis- symptoms are rather nonspecific, about the risks of contracting extensions attached by home- tration at (410-841-5870). and the diagnosis is often delayed. potentially life-threatening owners. None of the downspout Do not attempt to clear these diseases carried by ticks and extensions found have screening ditches because they may Decreasing the Risk mosquitoes. Illnesses such over the lower end, allowing be protected by wetland Elderly people and people as Zika virus, West Nile virus mosquitoes easy entry to lay their regulations. whose immune systems are and Lyme disease have been eggs. weakened by medical conditions identified in various parts of the Many have dips in the middle, Mosquitoes and Other Animals or drugs are at greater risk of country. allowing water to pool. Even At this time, animals other becoming seriously ill if they While the incidence of without dips, the corrugations than mosquitoes do not appear contract one of these mosquito or these diseases in Maryland is trap small amounts of water that to be involved in the spread tick-borne diseases. not among the highest in the can remain indefinitely. of Zika virus, and there is no Individuals can decrease their nation, the rate of occurrence is A better alternative is adding evidence that the virus is spread risk of contracting mosquito or increasing. another segment of aluminum to people from contact with tick-borne diseases by avoiding Illnesses from mosquito, tick downspout piping to carry rain- animals other than mosquitos. areas where mosquitoes and ticks and flea bites have tripled in the water away from the foundation. West Nile virus also is not live and breed, such as densely U.S., with more than 640,000 transmitted directly to people wooded areas frequented by deer cases reported between 2004- Removing Breeding Outlets from infected animals. However, and areas with standing water, 2016, according to a May 2018 Mosquitos breed in as little as pets and other animals can particularly in the evening when press release from the CDC. a quarter inch of water, and any become infected with West Nile mosquitoes are active. water remaining in place for as virus if bitten by mosquitos Wearing long-sleeve shirts Screening for Mosquitoes little as five to seven days allows carrying the disease. and long pants, even in warm The Maryland Department of enough time for larvae to develop Infected animals may have a weather, protects against both Agriculture conducts periodic and mature into mosquitoes. fever, weakness, incoordination, ticks and mosquitoes. Using an inspections, approximately 6-8 The Maryland Department of muscle spasms and signs of EPA-approved insect repellant times per year, to determine if Agriculture recommends Mary- a neurological disease, such containing DEET, Picaridin or oil any mosquito breeding or poten- landers adopt the following prac- as change in temperament or of lemon eucalyptus can also be tial breeding is happening in tices to help rid their communi- seizures. If you suspect that helpful. Leisure World. ties of mosquito breeding spots: your pet has been infected with Inspecting the skin’s surface Department personnel target West Nile virus, contact your for the presence of ticks after certain ponds, streambeds and • Throw out or frequently veterinarian. a time in any outdoor wooded low-lying areas susceptible empty and scrub out items If you find a wild bird or area can help identify ticks and to standing water, and treat that hold water such as tires, animal that seems infected, remove them before a potential breeding spots with a mosquito buckets, planters, toys, pools, use caution. Sick or injured disease is transmitted. larvicide, which is an insecticide birdbaths and lawn care wild animals may bite and Leisure World is a commu- specifically targeted against the equipment. scratch, and may pose a risk nity of mutuals that can help larval life stage of an insect, says • Clean out roof gutters and to humans, according to the safeguard the health of all S. Keyes from the College Park downspouts. Ensure tarps Maryland Department of Natural residents. For more information Office of Mosquito Control for the and swimming pool covers are Resources. about West Vile virus, Zika virus Department of Agriculture. positioned so water drains off. Contact Wildlife Services and mosquitoes, visit (www. Montgomery County does • Don’t leave garbage can lids toll-free at (1-877-463-6497) montgomerycountymd.gov/ not employ aerial spraying for lying upside down. Be sure between 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., mosquito).

8 | Leisure World News June 1, 2018 June 1, 2018 Leisure World News | 9 GOVERNANCE & Information June 14: MVA Mobile Dial 301-598-1313 Office Returns for recorded Daily Events eed to do business with Maryland’s Motor Vehicle 2018 Broadcast Schedule - Channel 974 N Administration? The MVA on Wheels returns to Leisure World on Thursday, June 14. Executive Committee meetings are broadcast on Wednesday, The van will be located in the Clubhouse II parking lot, where the Thursday and Friday the week after the meeting. Board of Direc- hours of operation are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. tors meetings are broadcast on Monday, Wednesday and Friday Services offered include renewal of non-commercial driver’s the week after the meeting. All broadcasts are at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. licenses, Maryland photo identification cards and vehicle registra- Executive Committee Meeting Board of Directors Meeting tion. You also can obtain a duplicate driver’s license, a certified copy The June 15 meeting airs on The June 26 meeting airs on of a driving record, disability placards, substitute stickers, return tags June 20, 21 and 22. July 2, 4 and 6. and duplicate registrations, as well as apply for a change of address. If you need to register to vote and/or want to register as an organ donor, you can do that at the mobile office, too. Group Email Addresses Residents wishing to contact Leisure World Management, the LWCC Board of Directors, or the Executive Committee may send an email to the Sign Up to Participate appropriate email address listed below. It will automatically be forwarded to all members of that group who have an email address on record. Messages to any of the email groups should pertain only to the in July 4 Parade management and operation of Leisure World trust properties, services, or lub, organization and activities. Please do not send emails to all three addresses, as there will be mutual board presidents a duplication of recipients and will not result in a faster response to your C question or comment. Messages pertaining to mutuals or anything else who would like their group which Management, the Board of Directors, or Executive Committee does to march in the July 4 not control should also not be sent to these groups. parade are asked to fill out The group email addresses are: an entry form, which is available at the Clubhouse I • LWMC Management - [email protected] E&R office. • LWCC Board of Directors - [email protected] The deadline to return • LWCC Executive Committee - [email protected] completed forms to the Clubhouse I E&R office is Monday, June 11. For questions, call (301-598-1300). June 18: AARP Safe – Leisure World News Photo by Leisure World News Driving Course he E&R Department is sponsoring an AARP Safe Driving T Course on Monday, June 18, in Clubhouse I from Alcoholic Beverages 9:45 a.m.-3 p.m., with a one-hour break for lunch. You must pre-register for the course, which is for residents in the Clubhouses only. Please bring your Leisure World ID. A check payable to by Leisure World News AARP, $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members, is required at the time of registration. (Please note: AARP esidents, clubs or organizations planning a party or members must show a current membership card to receive the R get-together at one of the clubhouses this summer are AARP discount.) Register in the E&R Office in Clubhouse I. The reminded of Education and Recreation’s (E&R) policies number of participants is limited to 25, so plan to register early. regarding alcohol consumption on clubhouse property: Participants should bring their driver’s license and a pen or pencil to the course. If you have any questions, contact the E&R office in Clubhouse I at (301-598-1300). Clubhouse I: All alcoholic beverages consumed on Club- house I property must be purchased from Perrie, LLC food service, which operates under the Leisure World of Maryland liquor license. For more information about catering services, Rossmoor Library call (301-598-1330). ocated in Clubhouse I right off the main lobby, the library Clubhouse II: Only residents and guests that are taking L has a large selection of fiction, non-fiction and large print part in E&R-approved events in the Activities Room may books. DVDs, audio CDs and jigsaw puzzles are also available consume alcoholic beverages from outside. for circulation. The circulation period is two weeks, and patrons are limited All alcoholic beverages must be consumed within the reserved to a maximum of six items. room; alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the clubhouses The library’s hours are Monday 1-4 p.m., Tuesday through common areas. Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

10 | Leisure World News June 1, 2018 GOOD TO KNOW: CABLE TV Faxing at the Clubhouse SERVICE AT LEISURE WORLD E&R Offices by Leisure World News he E&R offices in Clubhouse I and II can send faxes for omcast XFINITY provides bulk TV service – for which residents. The following new fees (per page) take effect T every homeowner pays $30 monthly as part of the Trust Sunday, July 1: C fee. The $30 monthly fee provides residents with:

• 140 channels Local fax $1.00 • two digital cable boxes • two digital transport adapters Long distance fax $1.50 Optional services, such as enhanced TV, internet access and International fax $2.00 internet-enabled phone service, are also available for purchase at an additional fee for which residents pay Comcast directly. To set up, change or upgrade service, call customer service at At Clubhouse I, local, long distance and international fax (1-855-638-2855) or visit (xfinity.com). To find a local XFINITY services are available when the E&R office is open: Monday store or service center, visit (xfinity.com/storelocator). through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m., and Saturday, Sunday Residents who wish to set up or verify their account must and some holidays, from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. International fax is provide their account number and PIN number (current restricted to Canada, Puerto Rico, The Bahamas and Caribbean customers only), address and phone number, driver’s license Islands (no overseas). number and Social Security number. At Clubhouse II, fax service (local only) is available Monday Residents who wish to install XFINITY can either choose a through Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (excluding holidays). self-install kit or professional installation. The self-install kit – Leisure World News includes equipment that can either be mailed or picked up. To schedule a professional installation, call (1-855-638-2855). For additional information, including Leisure World’s GOOD TO KNOW: XFINITY TV service agreement and a local TV channel lineup, RECYCLE YOUR E-WASTE visit (residents.lwmc.com) and click on Comcast in the Services and Amenities dropdown menu. by Leisure World News

he Global E-Waste T Monitor 2017 reports Wanted: Volunteers that the U.S. produced 6.3 million metric tons of e-waste, also known as to Deliver the Leisure electrical and electronic “trash,” in 2016, second only World News to China’s 7.2 million metric by Leisure World News to your door or building. tons. When asked why they do it, And only a fragment of wice a month, the responses range from: I like this material is recycled. Leisure World News to get the exercise and fresh The rest ends up in landfills T is delivered throughout air, to I meet my neighbors where its toxic components the community by some of and make new friends, or I can contaminate the air, soil, your neighbors and friends. want to be involved in my water and the food we eat. Did you know that these community. Yet here in Leisure World, individuals are volunteers? Would you like to be part says Brad Kline, supervisor Photo by Leisure World News This corps of volunteers of this elite corps? You could of Leisure World’s Sanitation is essential to the commu- be. Right now, Montgomery Department, e-waste has been collected and recycled for nity, delivering papers right Mutual needs a volunteer to more than eight years. deliver the Leisure World A community e-waste drop-off is located across from the News on Barclay Court. You Woodshop entrance off of Gleneagles Drive. Items to be do not have to live on this recycled can be placed on a palate that is next to the Club- court, or even in Montgomery house I dumpster enclosure. As needed, the Sanitation staff Mutual. You just need the picks up the e-waste and takes it to a recycling center. desire to provide this service E-waste accepted at the drop-off includes, but is not to your neighbors. The limited to, radios, stereos, televisions, VCRs, computer commitment in time is small, CPUs, monitors, printers, toner cartridges, telephones, only an hour or so of your cell phones, copiers, fax machines, cables and chargers weekend twice a month. and small appliances, such as toasters, toaster ovens and If you think this is the microwaves. volunteer opportunity for you, Residents are reminded that before recycling a computer contact the Leisure World CPU, the hard drive should be removed and destroyed or News at (301-598-1310) or wiped clean. Likewise, for a cell phone, the SIM or SD ([email protected]) for card should be removed, and the memory wiped. Photo by Leisure World News more details.

June 1, 2018 Leisure World News | 11 THOUGHTS & OPINIONS: From Our Residents absentee ballots (voting by mail) World. However, it is subject to A Few Things to Remember are below. change. Please call the Board of 5. Early voting begins on Elections to confirm any ques- Relevance: Make sure that your submission is relevant to Thursday, June 14, from tionable items. the LW community as a whole and not to just 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and continues – Paul M. Bessel one person, mutual, or organization. until Thursday, June 21, same Save the Respect: Remember that your opinion is about ideas, not times each day. The closest individuals, and please avoid personal attacks. early voting site to Leisure Administration World is the Mid-County Building Brevity: Being concise will ensure that your opinion will Recreation Center at (2004 have maximum impact. Queensguard Rd., Silver What do Pisa and Wash- Accuracy: Document all factual assertions. Opinions that Spring, MD 20906). There is ington, D.C. and Alaska and are backed up with facts are more powerful, but usually no line to wait in to vote Kuwait have in common? only if the facts are accurate. in early voting, and it’s located Pisa’s leaning tower and Washington’s Monument were Ownership: All submissions are subject to editing but you about a 10-minute drive from both damaged, by a construc- will have the opportunity to approve the edits Leisure World. tion mishap in the former and before publication. 6. Tuesday, June 19, is the deadline for a registered voter by an earthquake in the latter. Connection? Significance? Opinions are strictly those of the writers to request an absentee ballot to be sent to you by mail or Neither was considered fax–5 p.m. if you request by for razing because both permitted to vote. You will Voting Information mail; 11:59 p.m. if you request are respected, revered and not be allowed to vote in the by fax. If you want to request restored. Not so for Leisure elow are some important primary election (which is often an absentee ballot to be sent to World’s Administration B dates that all voters in the only important election) you by email, the deadline is Building. Leisure World should know, for U.S. Senator, Maryland Friday, June 22. Both Alaskans and Kuwaitis concerning the upcoming Governor, State Senator, State If you have an absentee receive an annual allotment of primary election: Delegates, County Executive, ballot, you must postmark it money from their governments. 1. First, you should know County Council Members, and by Tuesday, June 26, and it If Leisure World has enough that only those who have regis- other elections. Even if you must be received at the Board money that a building not as tered with the Montgomery think of yourself as unaffiliated, of Elections by Friday, July 6, ancient as those mentioned here County Board of Elections will it’s a good idea to register as a at 10 a.m. It’s much safer to can be razed without legitimate be permitted to vote in this Democrat or Republican. mail it in at least a week before reason, obviously there is money year’s election. You should 3. Fortunately, you can easily primary Election Day. to burn. Let us not burn it. call the Board of Elections change your party affiliation 7. Tuesday, June 26, is Return unused funds to our to be certain that you are now, by calling the Board of primary Election Day. The times 29 mutuals for repairs and registered. Their number is Elections at (240-777-VOTE), are different from early voting. renovations, and refund any (240-777-VOTE). and they will mail you a form. You can vote at your assigned remainder to all residents living Even if you are sure you are The deadline to register to vote precinct from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. here for five years or more registered, it’s still a good idea or change party affiliation for 8. Some people have spread (not absentee landlords). The to call to be absolutely sure. the primary election is Tuesday, the false information that monies in both cases can be 2. Only those who are June 5, at 9 p.m. LW voters can vote at any of distributed biennially. registered with the Board of 4. If you want to vote by the three precincts in Leisure – Brenda Kirkpatrick Elections in the Democratic mail (formerly called absentee World. This is inaccurate. You Party can vote in the Demo- voting – and you don’t have must vote at your assigned cratic primary. Only those who to give any excuse; -- just ask Ease of precinct. are registered Republicans for an absentee ballot) you You can call the Board of Communication can vote in the Republican can obtain a form to do so Elections to be sure which is primary. from the Board of Elections (or Lack of your assigned precinct. It might If you registered as an at the phone number listed not be the one closest to where Communication) at unaffiliated voter (the 2nd above. You can also obtain it you live in Leisure World. highest number of voters), online, but it’s better to be sure Leisure World I hope this information is you will have very few elec- by calling the Board of Elec- everal times recently staff helpful to voters in Leisure tions in which you will be tions. The deadlines to return Sfrom the Physical Properties SUBMITTING AN ITEM TO THOUGHTS & OPINIONS

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12 | Leisure World News June 1, 2018 Department (PPD) have gone departments with full contact Enhancing Activities Decorate the trees around out of their way to deal with information for all administra- the groves with sparkling issues in my home. I am a firm tors, directors and department for Residents white lights to romanticize a believer that if someone does heads, beginning with general s we herald the arrival monthly “dancing under the something particularly well, manager Kevin Flannery. Aof spring, most want to stars” event. it is appropriate to write their Perhaps there is concern venture outside to enjoy the Focus on the skills, talents supervisors to recognize quality that residents would take warmth and beauty of the and artistry of residents by work. advantage of this information season. hosting a comedy night, a play, Since I try to be a 21st and complain, but I think many In view of this, the following karaoke, a poetry reading, century person, I prefer to would do as I did and compli- is a list of how our committees a “show and tell” and other communicate via email, and ment staff excellence. can make this an opportunity: presentations from the various I find that I am more likely to Indeed, one of the hallmarks Plan and develop a number of clubs and organizations. send email than snail mail – no of Leisure World is lack of park-like groves for those who Such efforts as those previ- hassle of printing, envelopes, communication between resi- like to barbecue or picnic. Each ously mentioned will undoubt- postage, etc. dent leaders and administrative grove would have picnic tables edly require staffing/volun- However, when I checked the leaders. Perhaps putting emails and benches, stately gazebo, teers, equipment, supplies, a resident website, (residents. on secure residents’ webpages built-in grills, stocked fishpond cleanup crew and advertising, lwmc.com), I couldn’t find would enhance communication and on-the- ground games, like plus more ideas submitted by contact information for PPD with positive and negative checkers. Outlets for electric residents to advisory commit- staff, or anyone else in Leisure feedback. hookups and fountains for water tees. I almost forgot, this World’s departments. While I would also go further would be necessary, as would project will require funding. there is a limited directory of and suggest that residents’ parking and restrooms. If we don’t demolish the administrative offices, the only webpages list members of Provide once weekly outdoor present Administration information given is phone various committees with serenades, live or recorded. Building, but simply repur- numbers. contact information. Residents could use the pose it to meet our needs, I did manage to figure out The bottom line is that in benches already installed or we will save a considerable whom to contact in PPD, only 2018, when probably over half bring their own seating. amount of money. These because I serve on a committee of all current (and 100 percent Ask residents that garden monies could be used to with a senior manager and of future) residents of Leisure to contribute their skills by construct and maintain our so have his email, and he will World communicate primarily planting borders and flowers. outdoor activities, plus a forward my compliment. by email, our new web pages As often as is feasible, hold grove(s) could be rented to I would think that with provide us with only mid-20th competitions or contests outside agencies/groups to updated web pages, there century means of contact. for the gardeners and other raise further funding. would be a list of Leisure World – Arthur N. Popper participants. – Brenda Kirkpatrick

June 1, 2018 Leisure World News | 13 14 | Leisure World News June 1, 2018 June 1, 2018 Leisure World News | 15 EVENTS & Entertainment ■■Fireside Forum ■■Education and Recreation Department June 3: America’s First June 8-10: Academy Ladies: Influence and Music Spring Recitals Image – Part II by Jonas Weiss

irst Ladies Man” Andrew Och returns “Fto complete his talk about America’s First Ladies and their influence and image, this time from 1901-2018, on Sunday, June 3. Och is a historian, author and speaker who traveled across America to document the lives of every U.S. First Lady. The C-Span series, “First Ladies: Influence and Image,” aired to great acclaim and helped reveal the untold story behind the ladies of Academy Music students perform at Leisure World in December 2017. the White House. Courtesy photo Och says it is important to be aware of the First Ladies that did things or put policies into place that are still relevant tudents from the Academy Music return for their spring today. He brings a fresh look to an often-overlooked subject in S piano and vocal recitals. The recitals are performed over American history. three days: Friday, June 8, at 6 p.m. and Saturday, June 9, at He is the author of “Unusual for Their 4 p.m. in the Clubhouse II auditorium, and Sunday, June 10, Time: On the Road with America’s First at 4 p.m. in the Clubhouse I Crystal Ballroom. Ladies.” Students of all ages perform a variety of piano and vocal An award-winning television and multi- pieces, from the classics to modern contemporary works. Cele- media producer, Och has traveled the brate the change of seasons, and enjoy the musical experience. world with his pen, paper and camera. Performers currently study piano and vocal music with A storyteller from a young age, he enjoys instructors Esther Whitlock and Julia Bryant at Academy Music the art of communication and will go located in Olney, Maryland. anywhere in the world for more knowledge, The performances, sponsored by the E&R Department, are greater understanding and a good story. free, but tickets are required. They can be obtained in the Club- This free program is at 2:30 p.m. in the house I E&R office. Please bring your Leisure World ID. Andrew Och, courtesy Clubhouse II auditorium. Joan Hecht is the photo host for the speaker. ■■The Inter-Faith Chapel Coming in 2018 The E&R Department is pleased to provide the following programs. June 1, 8 a.m. Spring Community Walk June 3: Spring Piano June 8, 6 p.m. Academy Music Spring Recitals June 9, 4 p.m. Academy Music Spring Recitals Recital June 10, 4 p.m. Academy Music Spring Recitals by Bonnie Bonner Music annual spring jury June 13, 7:30 p.m. Olney Concert Band exams. The Suzuki Method June 15, 7 p.m. Sandy and Richard Riccardi wenty students from the promotes the philosophy June 21, 9:30 a.m. Community Fair T Levine Music studio of that every child can learn June 23, 3:30 p.m. Double Play: Flute and Tuba Duo Dr. Karen Bartman perform music, and that music is a June 30, 7 p.m. Eunbi Kim, Classical Pianist in recital on Sunday, June vehicle to help make each July 7, 7:30 p.m. Rock & Roll Relics 3, at 2:30 p.m. in The Inter- child a beautiful person. July 14, 7 p.m. Guitarist Richard Miller Faith Chapel. The students have intense The students, ranging parental support in lessons July 26, 1:30 p.m. Steven Friedman, Sondheim on View from ages 6 to 14, perform and practice at the beginning 1948-1970 works from the Suzuki stages of their study. Aug. 4, 7 p.m. The Big Booper and Roy Orbison Piano Repertoire, including A reception hosted by the Aug. 12, 4 p.m. Vladimir Fridman and the Trans-At- compositions by Bach, children’s parents follows in lantic Duo Mozart, Chopin and Bartok. the Chapel’s fellowship hall. Aug. 18, 4:30 p.m. Still Surfing, Beach Boys Tribute Many of the students have All residents are invited to Aug. 18, 7 p.m. Still Surfing, Beach Boys Tribute studied piano from ages four attend this free concert and or five and have recently to enjoy in the fellowship Watch Leisure World News for more information on these and other performed for the Levine and refreshments afterward. upcoming programs throughout the year.

16 | Leisure World News June 1, 2018 ■■Education and Recreation Department June 13: Celebrate Summer with the Olney Concert Band he Olney Concert Band T (OCB) is excited to be back at Leisure World for another concert, welcoming in the summer season. Their always lively and entertaining performance is scheduled for Wednesday, June 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Clubhouse II auditorium. You’ll hear iconic rock, classical, novelty, Americana and more. There is something for everyone! Tickets are $5 per person The Olney Concert Band performs at its 30th anniversary on May 15, 2016. Courtesy photo and available in both clubhouse E&R offices. OCB offers a challenging for our community. It prides itself in performing nearly annual event that the outlet to local musicians of OCB provides entertainment a wide range of musical styles band members really enjoy all ages (from high school and exposure to the arts, and so that audience members of performing. to long-retired adults) from forms an integral part of the all ages and backgrounds can So be sure to get tickets for throughout the region who program at community festi- experience a personal connec- yourself, family and friends for enjoy the thrill of making vals, celebrations and charity tion to the performance. a truly enjoyable evening of music together and performing events. This concert has become a music.

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June 1, 2018 Leisure World News | 17 ■■Education and Recreation Department June 15: An Evening with the Riccardis et ready for an evening of Richard has played for such megastars Gsidesplitting fun on Friday, June 15, as Tom Jones, Joel Gray, Martha Raye, at 7 p.m. in the Clubhouse II auditorium Diahann Carrol and Wesla Whitfield. when Sandy and Richard Riccardi return. He was the associate conductor for the Combining comedy cabaret with third national Broadway tour of “Annie” parody, this husband and wife team and has played with the San Francisco of professional musicians has over 35 Symphony, the San Francisco Opera and million views on social media and is the San Francisco Ballet. performing their all-comedy show, As well, he records at Skywalker “Tastefully Raunchy” for Leisure World. Ranch for movies and videos, and may It describes their cracked and bush- even be the guy playing the piano for whacked road to happiness. your cellphone ringtone. This original cabaret act, with Sandy Sandy spent 11 years performing in singing as Richard plays piano, will have musical theater and light opera with you laughing out loud. New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players, They have been described as a blend the Westchester Broadway Theater and of Tom Lehrer, Victor Borge, Madeleine others. She received a master’s of music Kahn and PDQ Bach. Or, if you will, degree from the Manhattan School of Captain and Tenille, Nichols and May Music. and George Burns and Gracie Allen. Sponsored by the E&R Department, Cabaret Scenes Magazine calls it “A tickets are $12 per person and are on Musical Saturday Night Live...One sale in both clubhouse E&R offices. helluva rib-tickling night out!” Please bring you Leisure World ID. Sandy and Richard Riccardi, courtesy photo

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18 | Leisure World News June 1, 2018 ■■Education and Recreation Department ■■Education and Recreation Department June 21: Community June 23: Duo Plays Fair Features Clubs ‘Musical Masterpieces’ ll residents are encouraged to set aside Thursday, June ouble Play – Amy Ridings that have actually been composed A 21, from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. to attend the Community Fair D on flute and Patrick for flute and tuba. in Clubhouse I. This is an opportunity for all residents to get Sciannella on tuba – celebrates Amy Ridings, flutist, is a more information about the many active groups, clubs and its 28th anniversary this season graduate of the Oberlin Conser- organizations in the community. (27th as a married couple). vatory. Formerly a member of All groups, clubs and organizations are encouraged to attend And the E&R Quintessence Chamber and introduce themselves to the community. Letters with entry Department is Ensemble, she has forms are being mailed to all recognized groups, clubs and pleased to welcome performed as soloist organizations. The deadline to return the entry form to the them back to Leisure with the New American Clubhouse I E&R office is Monday, June 18. World on Saturday, Chamber Ensemble and If your group or organization has not received one, or if June 23, to help the Bach Aria Group. you have any questions, contact the E&R Department at celebrate their Patrick Sciannella, (301-598-1300). anniversary. tubaist, holds both The duo performs bachelor and master’s a new program, degrees in music from “Musical Master- the Eastman School Sign Up for Events pieces,” at 3:30 p.m. of Music. A former in the Clubhouse Husband and wife member of the South- II auditorium. The musical duo, Double Play. west and Genesee and Classes program features the Courtesy photo Brass Quintets, he has ign-ups for newly advertised E&R events and artistry of Bach to also performed with S classes are taken beginning on the Tuesday Cole Porter, Beethoven to Sousa. the Chautauqua and Phoenix after the date of the edition of Leisure World This husband and wife team Symphony Orchestras. News in which it appears. All sign ups begin at has performed in 45 states, Wash- Tickets for this performance 8:30 a.m. in either Clubhouse I or Clubhouse II, ington, D.C., and Mexico. They are $5 per person and are on as noted in the event or class description. create unique arrangements of sale at both clubhouse E&R Please remember to bring your Leisure World ID. many classical standards as well office. Please bring your Leisure as occasionally presenting pieces World ID.

June 1, 2018 Leisure World News | 19 ■■Ballroom Dance Club ■■Sock Hop Group June 23: Dance to June 23: Groove at the Mixed Company Sock Hop Dance by Joyce Hendrix new memberships for the he next sock hop dance is on balance of the 2018 Club T Saturday, June 23, at 7 p.m. in longtime favorite of the year. Residents pay $10 per Clubhouse II. A Leisure World dance person, which entitles them The price of admission is $5. Sodas and community, Mixed Company, to pay $10 admittance to each water are provided, but participants can led by Steve Monaldi, dance. Invited guests and bring their own beverages and snacks. provides the music for the non-member residents pay $15 “Take Two Entertainment” continues to next dance on Saturday, June per person at each dance. provide great dance music. Come relive the 23, from 7:30-10:30 p.m. The suggested attire for fun of high school dances. For questions, contact Doug Brasse at in the Clubhouse I Crystal the June through August (301-448-8708). Ballroom. dances is more casual, with Sock hop dances are held on the following Saturdays in 2018: The Club is still accepting business casual for the ladies July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15, Oct. 27, Nov. 17 and Dec. 15 and collared shirts and slacks – Abigail B. Murton for the gentlemen. All dances feature live music in strict dance tempo with music from the ‘20s through current day. Check the Directories Make reservations with ooking for a club or Connie Roby at (240-393- L committee meeting? 9808) by the Thursday Check the electronic preceding the dance to ensure directories in the a seat with friends at your clubhouse lobbies to find favorite table. Each table seats the time and location of a maximum of 10 people. An that day’s meetings. open cash bar is available; feel The directories also free to bring snacks for the offer alerts and headline table. news.

20 | Leisure World News June 1, 2018 ■■Education and Recreation Department June 30: Contemporary Classical Pianist Eunbi Kim Performs Solo Works from Album Music by Fred Hersch” fervently, exploring Hersch’s (Albany Records). flip-side, as one would any The CD is available for newly discovered treasure purchase after the perfor- trove from a living master. mance for $20, payable by A New York City-based cash or credit card. pianist, Kim focuses on contemporary classical music. Musical Career She is known for her Released in 2017, “A House genre-defying, often interdis- of Many Rooms” draws ciplinary recitals (“Murakami together rarely heard classical Music,” “re: last night”), which gems by the 12-time Grammy have been presented in pres- nominee and renowned tigious venues in New York jazz artist, Fred Hersch, (Symphony Space, 92nd Street which take inspiration from Y, Le Poisson Rouge, Columbia Tchaikovsky to tango. University, The Cell Theatre) In Kim’s deft hands, each and across the U.S. (Kennedy composition by the explor- Center, Asia Society Texas Eunbi Kim. Photo by Shervin Lainez atory artist Hersch, (who Center, PianoForte Founda- co-produced the album tion, Georgetown University, ianist Eunbi Kim returns concert are $6 and are on with Ryan Streber) evokes a among many others). P to Leisure World on sale in both clubhouse E&R distinct sound, atmosphere Kim graduated with her Saturday, June 30, to present offices. Please bring your or color waiting to be uncov- master’s degree at Manhattan a concert at 7 p.m. in the Leisure World ID. ered and interpreted by the School of Music, where Clubhouse II auditorium. Kim performs solo works listener. she also held a fellowship Sponsored by the E&R from her album, “A House of Kim plays this rich and at The Center for Music Department, tickets for the Many Rooms: New Concert virtuosic music vividly and Entrepreneurship.

June 1, 2018 Leisure World News | 21 ■■Education and Recreation Department July 7: Rock ’n’ Roll the Night Away

The Rock & Roll Relics, from left: Chip Chiappone, Gail Chiappone, Bobby C, and Bill Miskell. Courtesy photo n Saturday, July 7, in ments are provided and a cash O the Clubhouse I Crystal bar is available. Ballroom, The Rock & Roll The Rock & Roll Relics is Relics will have you dancing, one of the longest performing clapping and singing to all of “oldies” musical acts in your rock ’n’ roll favorites. the Mid-Atlantic region, Do you remember “Back having come together in in the U.S.A.” (Chuck Berry) 2008. These talented musi- or “Get Ready” (The Temp- cians focus on recreating tations) or “Surfin’ U.S.A” the sounds of the songs (The Beach Boys)? What you grew up with, from the about “Can’t Buy Me Love” sweet sound of street corner (The Beatles) or “Bad Moon doo-wop, to the exciting Rising” (Creedence Clearwater ‘60s sound of The Beatles, Revival)? These are only a few The Beach Boys and Creed- of the songs that will fill the ence Clearwater Revival. night with rock. Tickets are $25 per person Doors open at 7 p.m., and go on sale Tuesday, June and the music plays from 5, at 8:30 a.m. in both club- 7:30-10 p.m. To keep you house E&R offices. Please dancing all night, refresh- bring your Leisure World ID.

22 | Leisure World News June 1, 2018 ■■Education and Recreation Department July 14: Richard Miller and the Brazilian Choro he E&R Department is 7 p.m. in the Clubhouse II Brazilian choro, the equivalent America and a master’s in Tpleased to welcome back auditorium. of American ragtime, a subject guitar performance from the guitarist Richard Miller to Brazilian-born Miller’s reper- on which he is an expert. Manhattan School of Music. Leisure World on Saturday, toire ranges from standard Tickets for the event are $7 He is an adjunct assis- July 14. He performs at classical guitar works to the per person and go on sale in tant professor at Columbia both clubhouse E&R office at University where he teaches ■■Arts in Motion (AIM) 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 5. composition, music theory In addition to appearing and ear training. as a soloist, Miller often His dissertation, “The July 13: Steve Washington combines talents with other Guitar in the Brazilian musicians, including other Choro,” was published by guitarists and vocalists that Lambert Academic Publishing Quartet Performs also specialize in Brazilian in 2014. he Steve Washington Quartet music. As well, he continues as Tmakes its debut performance at He has toured South and the director of education Café AIM on Friday, July 13, in the Central America as well as the programs for the Afro-Latin Clubhouse I Crystal Ballroom. U.S. in both classical recitals Jazz Alliance based in New Tickets, $20 per person, (check and with Latin jazz bands. York City. only, payable to AIM) go on sale He appears often in recital A long-time practitioner beginning Monday, June 11, at at the Brazilian American of yoga and surfing, Miller 8:30 a.m. in the Clubhouse I E&R Institute and has appeared at created the Balanced Guitar office. the Kennedy Center, Library retreat to enable guitar Hors d’oeuvres and snacks are of Congress and on many students to learn a holistic included. Cocktails begin at 5 p.m., performing arts series, as well lifestyle that will ensure many and the show starts at 6 p.m. as performed at the White years of healthy and creative Reserved tables of eight or more House for President Barack guitar playing. are limited to members only. For Obama. The retreat meets in a more information or to join, visit Miller earned a doctorate different locale each year; the (AimArts.net). in music theory from the 2019 retreat is in January in Steve Washington, courtesy – York Van Nixon III Catholic University of Santa Catalina, Panama. photo

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June 1, 2018 Leisure World News | 23 2018 Movie Schedule ■■Education and Recreation Department Sponsored by the E&R Department Thursday Afternoon at the Movies Movies are FREE and shown for your enjoyment in the Clubhouse II Auditorium. Please pick up your tickets (limit two per person) on the date indicated below at either Clubhouse I or II. Please bring your Leisure World ID and remember tickets can go fast. June 28: ‘Collateral Show Date & Time Movie Tickets Available June 10 2 p.m. Lion LIMITED Beauty’ June 28 1 p.m. Collateral Beauty June 5 he E&R Department is pleased to present “Thursday Afternoon at the July 19 1 p.m. The Last Word June 26 T Movies.” The movies are shown at 1 p.m. July 29 2 p.m. A United Kingdom July 10 in the Clubhouse II auditorium. Aug. 5 2 p.m. The Greatest July 24 On Thursday, June 28, the featured Showman film is “Collateral Beauty” (2016, 1 hour 36 minutes, drama/romance, rated Movies are subject to change. PG-13 for thematic elements and strong language). Free tickets, limit two per person, are required and can be obtained from the E&R office in either Clubhouse I or II, beginning Tuesday, June 5, at 8:30 a.m. Please bring your Leisure World ID. With his life shattered by personal tragedy, advertising executive Howard Inlet (Will Smith) is unable to break out of his deep depression. To help him, his colleagues concoct an elaborate and unorthodox plan. This star-studded cast also includes Edward Norton (Whit), Kate Winslet (Claire) and Michael Pena (Simon) along with Helen Mirren (Bridgette/Death), Jacob Latimore (Raffi/Time), Keira Knightley (Amy/Love) and Naomie Harris (Madeline Inlet). Thursday movie screenings are for your enjoyment; there is no charge. Be sure to pick up your ticket(s) in advance if you plan to attend. Please note that no one will be seated after 1 p.m.

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24 | Leisure World News June 1, 2018 June 1, 2018 Leisure World News | 25 HEALTH & Fitness ■■Low Vision Support Group June 13: Optician Discusses Your Eyes and the Sun by Larry Cohen people who buy sunglasses Residents who have diffi- General Information say they check the ultraviolet culty with depth perception, Meetings of the Low Vision t the Group’s next (UV) rating before buying. contrast or night blindness Support Group are on the A meeting on Wednesday, Yet, according to AAO, could especially benefit second Wednesday of every June 13, Mark Miller, a wearing the right from attending the month at 1 p.m. in Clubhouse I. board-certified optician and sunglasses meeting, but Meetings feature speakers manager of Leisure World offers excellent everyone, no who discuss common issues Opticians, located in Leisure protection matter his or her among the low vision commu- World Plaza, discusses sun against UV rays eyes’ condition, nity, such as service providers, damage to eyes and the that can cause could potentially transportation, technology and importance of sunglasses. short and long- benefit from this safety needs. The meeting is at 1 p.m. in term eye damage. event. The Group hopes to see a Clubhouse I. Tinted glasses in different Miller has studied and lot of residents and members According to the American colors help in various worked in the field of low at the June 13 meeting. For Academy of Ophthalmology lighting and with various eye vision for over 20 years. questions, call Larry Cohen at (AAO) only about half of the conditions. (908-770-9111). ❒❒Health Advisory Committee ❒❒Health Advisory Committee June 21: Therapist June 29: ‘Getting Speaks on Clinical Sensible About Sleep’ by George Stricker quality of your nightly rest. The talk includes tips for Depression he Health Advisory optimizing sleep and reducing by Sandra McLeskey recurring thoughts of death or T Committee presents common challenges to falling suicide and significant weight a lecture entitled “Getting and staying asleep. im Gilmore, supervisory loss or gain. Sensible About Sleep” on Kagan aims to engage the Jtherapist at the It is frequently trig- Friday, June 29, at 2 p.m. in in audience and provoke critical Montgomery County Crisis gered by a major life event Clubhouse I. contemplation as she pres- Center, speaks about clinical such as a death, move or The lecture is presented ents on a variety of topics to depression on Thursday, extreme change in living by Dr. Sarah Kagan, the Lucy different audiences around the June 21, at 10:30 a.m. in circumstances. Walker honorary world. In visiting Clubhouse I. More women than term professor Leisure World, she WebMD defines clinical men suffer from clinical of gerontological anticipates a lively depression, also known depression, although it may nursing at the discussion about as “major depression,” as frequently go undiagnosed in University of Penn- “Getting Sensible “a depressed mood most either sex. sylvania and geronto- About Sleep.” of the day, particularly in Most of the time, it can logical clinical nurse A MacArthur the morning, and a loss of be successfully treated by specialist in the Fellow, Kagan interest in normal activities psychotherapy and medica- Living Well Program presented lectures and relationships.” tion, although hospitalization at the Joan Karnell each of the two last Dr. Sarah Kagan, cour- Other symptoms that might is sometimes necessary. Cancer Center years to capacity tesy photo be present include fatigue Gilmore will explain the – Pennsylvania audiences at or loss of energy, feelings symptoms and course of clin- Hospital. Leisure World, and her return of worthlessness or guilt, ical depression and offer hope Sleep is the most frequently is much anticipated. impaired concentration or for those who suffer from it. requested topic from the The presentation is free, but indecisiveness, insomnia Residents interested Committee’s lecture audi- tickets are required and avail- or hypersomnia (excessive in attending this free ences. Discussions about sleep able beginning on Tuesday, sleeping), markedly dimin- presentation are asked seem ever present, but quality June 5, at 8:30 a.m. in the ished interest or pleasure in sign up by visiting the sleep may still elude many Clubhouse I E&R office. almost all activities, restless- Clubhouse I E&R office or by people as they age. The Committee looks ness or feeling slowed down, calling (301-598-1300). Come learn about sleep and forward to a large crowd for discuss ways to improve the this stimulating offering.

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26 | Leisure World News June 1, 2018 ■■FISH (Friends in Sickness and Health) FISH Encourages Borrowers to Return Equipment by Beth Leanza sticker somewhere on it that Volunteering session at FISH with a reads, “Property of FISH” and Residents interested in trainer. Current volunteers ISH is a volunteer, service also includes an inventory volunteering for FISH should are encouraged to read and F organization that lends number. contact Beth Leanza at re-read instructions posted assistive equipment such as (301-598-4569). on the desk, or on the bulletin walkers and wheelchairs to General Information It is suggested that new board near the desk, as well residents and employees of FISH is an acronym volunteers first spend a as the manual. Leisure World. that stands for “Friends in In practice, FISH doesn’t Sickness and Health.” The pursue loans. If a person FISH office is in Clubhouse continues to need an item, II, and volunteers are FAMILY FOOT & ANKLE FISH is happy to let them available to assist residents keep using it. Monday to Friday from ASSOCIATES OF MARYLAND However, borrowers who 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The phone have stored away an item, number is (301-598-1345). such as a commode, walker, If no one is in the FISH or even a wheelchair, that office, the call transfers to the Dr. Michael Frank they are no longer using are E&R office. The E&R staff can encouraged to return it to the assist residents after hours to Dr. Marc Goldberg FISH office. Also, residents lend out an item or accept a who are using an item are return or donation. Dr. Adam Lowy asked to remind family that it If calling FISH to find a is on loan from FISH. lost item, let the E&R staff 3 Convenient Locations Each FISH item has a member know. Minutes from Leisure World

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Health & Fitness In Brief Al-Anon Meeting: Al-Anon (for family and friends affected to the next meeting on June 7 at 10:30 a.m. to find out about by alcoholism) meets Fridays at 2 p.m. at Our Lady of Grace more new research and to meet other people with Essential Church Parish Center, near Leisure World. Enter through the Tremor. If you have any questions, please call Marlene Golden back door (15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring). For more infor- at (301-438-7773). mation, call Bridget at (301-598-3043). Free Blood Pressure Testing: Come to Clubhouse I for Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): Newcomers welcome. (If free blood pressure testing, available on the first and third outside Leisure World, check in at the main gate.) Meetings Tuesdays of the month from 9-11 a.m. are Mondays at noon (Step Meeting) and Thursdays at 6 p.m. Memory Café: The Memory Café meets the last Thursday (Big Book) in Clubhouse I. For questions, contact Laurie at of every month from 2-3:30 p.m. in Clubhouse I. The program (240-558-4454). provides social engagement for individuals living with early Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support: The Alzheimer’s stage memory loss. Registration is required. For more informa- Support Group meets the first and third Wednesday of each tion, contact Melissa Barber, manager, at (240-428-1342) or month at 3 p.m. in The Inter-Faith Chapel library. For more ([email protected]). information, call Sunny at (301-438-2446). Parkinson’s Support Group: The Leisure World Parkin- Bereavement Support Group: If your spouse or long-term son’s Support Group was created under the auspices of the partner died in the recent past, you may be eligible to participate Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area to provide in a twice-monthly bereavement support group that meets every support to patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease (PD) other Tuesday, 2-3:30 p.m., in the conference room at MedStar and their families and caregivers. The group meets the second Health, 3305 N. Leisure World Blvd. Hospice Caring Inc. spon- Tuesday of the month at 3 p.m. in Clubhouse II. Usually there is sors group meetings. Registration and a phone conversation with a presentation by a speaker with knowledge about PD, physical Anne Baker, director of adult bereavement at Hospice Caring therapy or some other related subject, followed by a period of Inc., is required before attending. If interested, please call Anne Q&A. There are no memberships or fees to pay, and the meetings at (301-990-0854). are open to anyone who may be interested. Questions? Contact Essential Tremor Group: Hello to all those with Essen- Ray Weil at (301-598-3447) or ([email protected]). tial Tremor. We have missed seeing you at our meetings. Stroke Support Group: You are not alone! The Leisure Where have you been? The Essential Tremor Group meets World Stroke Support Group invites stroke survivors and care- at 10:30 a.m. the first Thursday of the month in Clubhouse I. givers to its monthly meetings (except July and August) on the There have been some exciting, new developments in research, second Wednesday from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in Clubhouse II. No such as a new tablet that measure the tremors in your hands registration is needed and all are welcome. For more informa- and possibly the voice, that have been discussed. Try to come tion, contact Amy Boltz at (248-652-0304).

June 1, 2018 Leisure World News | 27 28 | Leisure World News June 1, 2018 June 1, 2018 Leisure World News | 29 CLUBS, GROUPS & Organizations ■■Arts in Motion (AIM) ■■Writers of Leisure World AIM Awardees Wow June 7: Come Read Attendees Your Poetry and Prose by Douglas Kiessling then several members go to lunch at the Terrace Room in he Writers of Leisure Clubhouse I. T World meet on the first At the last meeting on and third Thursday of each May 17, Mary Lalley spoke month. The next meeting about “Mother’s Day” and is on Thursday, June 7, “Important Words,” Lee at 11 a.m. in Hardy Clubhouse I. commented on The Group’s “Timeliness” writers come and Susie from all Hooper Bilstein walks of life, read from her which results book, “Conclu- in a variety sion Contusion.” Back row: 2018 AIM Scholarship winners. Front row, from left: Dr. Grace Cooper, of writing The Group Dr. Sandra Robinson and York Van Nixon III, president of Arts In Motion, at the styles. Poetry hopes that more 2018 AIM Scholarship awards ceremony. Photo by Alfonso Holston and prose are residents will used frequently. come to read by York Van Nixon III onsite drop-down screen. The Group welcomes all their work. Many members Some of the presentations who have an interest in get satisfaction from sharing esidents were more than were not only emblematic of attending its meetings. their work on a regular basis. R impressed with the four their creative gifts, but many The Group usually has The Group likes to hear all recipients of the 2018 AIM also displayed an unexpected about a dozen writers who levels of work, so bring your Scholarship; they were in awe ability to evoke emotion read their work aloud. Each poetry and paragraphs to the of their talents. from residents meeting takes about an hour, June 7 meeting. An audience of who could have over 100 filled the been inured to Clubhouse I Crystal challenges of the ■■The Vegetarian Society of Leisure World Ballroom on May 20 to witness human journey. (VSLW) the awarding of the 2018 AIM The AIM Scholarship Scholarship. Four high school awards ceremony will be an seniors planning to major in annual event. AIM has set June 19: Vegan Potluck fine arts shared in the $8,000 a goal of $50,000 for 2019. endowment. A parallel 501(c)(3) foun- Each student made a dation will assist in helping Dinner on the Lanai 10-minute presentation of AIM support creative minds by Bob Fenichel A simple vegetable, green or his or her work using the shaping the future. fruit salad is appropriate for n Tuesday, June members that are unsure of ■■Women’s Fun Bunch O 19, at 6 p.m. the what to bring. VSLW holds its summer Visit (www.forksoverknives. vegan potluck dinner com) for vegan recipes. Place June 24: Group Holds on the Clubhouse I lanai, the dish’s recipe and/or its overlooking the outdoor ingredients on a notecard next swimming pool. to the dish. Next Meeting RSVP to Iris Wolf at by Marlene Golden are taking a trip to Toby’s ([email protected]) by General Information Dinner Theatre in Columbia, Tuesday, June 12, if attending, Additional information on he Group’s next meeting is Maryland, to see a performance so that the Group will know VSLW activities is available at T Sunday, June 24, at 2 p.m. of “Mamma Mia!” how many paper goods to (www.vslw.org). Please note at the home of Group president For more details, contact purchase. Water and iced tea that everybody is welcome Marlene Golden. Members will Marlene at (301-438-7773) are supplied. at VSLW activities; residents discuss how to better organize or Elinor Tattar at (301-438- Remember that for this don’t have to be vegetarian to the Group. RSVP to Marlene 9299). For reservations, send event, a vegan dish must participate. Golden at (301-438-7773) if a check of $76 per person, contain no animal products The mission statement of planning to attend. payable to Elinor Tattar, to (no chicken, beef, pork, fish or VSLW is “to support group (15300 Pine Orchard Dr., 3K, dairy) and only a very minimal members in maintaining a Theater Trip Silver Spring, MD 20906) no amount of salt, oil and/or healthy lifestyle by eating a On Sunday, July 15, members later than Wednesday, June 6. sugar. plant-based diet.”

30 | Leisure World News June 1, 2018 ■■Model Railroad Club See the Trains Run at the Summer Open House

Children watch as a passenger train enters a mountain tunnel at last year’s The grain processing facility in the new industrial area of the Club’s HO layout. winter open house. Photo by Alan J. Goldstein Photo by Jan Cusey by Alan J. Goldstein new members. Residents who Meetings are on the second from 2-4 p.m. at the train would like to go beyond the Thursday of the month in yards in the basement of he Model Railroad electric trains of their youth Clubhouse II, with working Clubhouse II. T Club holds its summer and learn what real scale model and operating sessions every For further information, call open house on Saturday, railroading is about may want Monday and Wednesday from Marilyn Chmielewski, presi- June 16, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. to consider joining. 5:30-7 p.m., and Thursday dent, at (301-438-3259). in Clubhouse II. Come see the trains run on Father’s Day weekend, and bring your children and grandkids along. The Club just completed the addition of a major new industrial area near the town of St. George on its huge HO layout, which has been renamed Kensington with the addition of a scale model station that is a precise reproduc- tion in miniature of the actual station just down the road from Leisure World.

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June 1, 2018 Leisure World News | 31 ■■Rossmoor Art Guild No Rest for Those Who Create by Ann Bolt check their astute- ness on art history lass reunions, family reunions, beach with the continuing Ctrips and graduation ceremonies – art education video Rossmoor Art Guild (RAG) members are a series presented busy bunch and still find time to take brush by Teresa Milne in hand. at 3:30 p.m. in The month of June promises to be a Clubhouse I. Come lively time, too. A new exhibit is expected early for homemade to be in place in Clubhouse I by the first of cookies. the month. On the following The Shades of Gray exhibit in Club- Thursday, June 21, house I and the exhibit in Signal Financial stop by the RAG table Federal Credit Union continue through at the Community June. The Credit Union invites all resi- Fair and let RAG Phyllis Lowinger’s “Backyard” pencil Ann Bolt’s charcoal drawing, dents to stop in and vote for their favorite members enlighten drawing is one of the Shades of Gray “Grandad Ward, the Barber,” is in the painting before they come down at the end and entice would-be open studio exhibits in Clubhouse I. Shades of Gray exhibit. Photo by Ann of the month. members to join the Photo by Ann Bolt Bolt Guild, enroll in a Upcoming Events class or try their hand at creativity in art. Maryland. RAG members exhibit works of Classes are currently underway for the art inside the gallery through June. spring session. The summer session starts Exhibit Reception The reception is Sunday, June 10, at the week of Monday, July 9, and runs The Guild ventures outside Leisure 4 p.m., and Guild members, family and through Saturday, Aug. 18. World to share their artistic talents at La friends are welcome. The address and On Thursday, June 14, residents can Galeria at Ranazul Restaurant in Fulton, directions will be posted in the Studio. FREDRICK A. ISAACS, M.D., P.C., FACS BOARD CERTIFIED OPHTHALMOLOGIST

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32 | Leisure World News June 1, 2018 ■■Ceramics Club New Members Learn to Slip Cast Daniel of Cobride, Stoke-on- Ceramics Shop Trent around 1745. The lovely ceramic pieces created in the studio are, for Artist of the Month the most part, hand painted, The Club’s featured artist with many of the designs of the month, Khue Nguyen, being original and one of a learned the slip casting kind. Club members take method in the ceramic studio care to price them affordably, only a few years ago and has and profits are donated to a since turned her ceramic charity that is decided at the pieces into true works of art. end of each year. She joined the ceramic It’s a win-win situation, so studio in 2009 with no visit the shop and see what it experience in ceramics or has to offer. It is well worth painting. She works in the the effort and time it takes to studio almost every day, and complete each ceramic piece. has produced some of the most remarkable pieces. General Information The Club heartily recom- The Ceramics Club’s $10 Ceramic items hand painted by Khue Nguyen. Photo by Janice Handley mends that residents visit the membership fee includes display cabinet in Clubhouse instruction on how to make by Reese Barnett lines from the greenware, fire II where her work can be your own ceramic pieces. We the piece, paint it and then viewed during the month of welcome new members, so he Ceramics Club has fire it again. June. drop by the studio in Club- T been very busy this The molds used by the Club Nguyen not only contrib- house II. month welcoming many are made of plaster of Paris, utes many of her lovely Residents can visit the new members. Last month’s which came by its name with pieces to the ceramic studio, Club online at (http://sites. newcomers are moving the discovery of gypsum but also to her local church, google.com/site/cccofleisure- along at a steady pace and deposits at Montmartre in where the pieces are used in world/). The Club hopes to producing a lot of lovely Paris during the Middle Ages. religious ceremonies. see everyone soon. work. However, it was not until Using the slip casting the mid-1700s that it was method, members are able to first commercially mined, and create shapes not easily made this paved the way for the on a wheel. material, plaster, that was to Members pour liquid clay be used in the production of into molds, wait for the clay ceramics. HEALTHY HEARING to thicken on the inside walls, The first use of plaster in remove what is now called the British pottery industry is greenware, clean off the mold generally attributed to Ralph HEALTHY BRAIN BREAST CANCER HEALTHY LIFE FUNDRAISER Protect your hearing. Improve your life. Please join us to help raise funds for Find out how at our Educational Seminar on Hearing Health. our Annual Silent Auction for The American Cancer Society. Educational Seminar on the Risk Factors June 2018 of Untreated Hearing Loss Weichert Realtors is soliciting donations of new, June 27 • 11am–1pm | Leisure World Clubhouse 1 • Baltimore Room unwrapped items, to be sold at our Annual Silent Complimentary lunch provided • New attendees only! Auction to raise funds for the American Cancer Topics of discussion will include: Space is limited — call Society. Cash donations are also welcome. We will The relationship between The truth about how much today to RSVP! have a donation box at both of our offices. Please hearing loss and dementia hearing technology costs Understanding common Enhancing communication First-time attendees only. stop by our office in the Plaza, 3816 International hearing issues and listening skills What to look for in a hearing 301.637.7238 Drive or 3701 Rossmoor Boulevard in the Leisure care professional World Administrative Building. Please contact our Wheaton • 3913 Ferrara Dr office at 301.681.0550 with any questions. Thank you Hearing HealthCare, Inc. Rockville • 2403 Research Blvd, Ste 100 in advance for your support of Doctors of Audiology HearingHealthCareInc.com this great cause. SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1996

June 1, 2018 Leisure World News | 33 ■■Ballroom Dance Club Ballroom Dance Etiquette, Part 3 by Joyce Hendrix are expected to follow. you’ll be dancing at their level stops, even when there’s no Rule seven states that of experience, not yours. live band. They applaud their ike other types of dancing, “when dancing with someone There’s no need to be shy partners and each other. L ballroom dancing has less proficient than yourself, about dancing with When the lady rules of etiquette that dancers it’s generally expected that someone who’s has been returned more experienced to her seat, it’s than you. It will do appropriate for more than you can both to thank imagine to boost each other for the your confidence,” dance. according to the Rule 10 says ballroom dancing be considerate – website, (dance-pi- Dancers should zazz.com). remember that According to the they’ll be in close site’s rule number contact with other eight, “dance people, and so invitations are are encouraged rarely rejected. It’s to practice good considered polite hygiene. to dance with whoever asks. Of course, it’s reasonable Next Dance to expect that you might ask On Saturday, June 23, for a delay if you’ve just come dancers are encouraged to off the floor from a fast-paced grab their dancing shoes and swing or Latin dance and come dance to the music of need some time to catch your Mixed Company. breath.” For more details, see the Rule nine says dancers Events and Entertainment often applaud when the music section of this publication.

34 | Leisure World News June 1, 2018 ■■Gem, Lapidary and Mineral Society of Leisure World June 13: ‘The Story of Diamond Cutting’ by Chuck Mason cutting business in Boston, William and Mary. “cabs” on their own, right Massachusetts. The Society’s lapidary here in Leisure World. he Gem, Lapidary and Morse, taught by Dutch shop, located in Clubhouse II, For information about T Mineral Society of diamond cutters employed will be open for visitors after the shop, contact shop Leisure World’s in his business, the meeting. The shop is steward Mark Parker at upcoming meeting subsequently well fitted with equipment (240-723-5860). features a program developed the for making cabochons. Resi- For information about by gemologist American cut, dents who choose to become the Society’s meetings and Timothy Morgan more generally a Society member and take other activities, contact entitled “The known as the training have the option of president Frank Roddy at Story of Diamond brilliant cut, producing some beautiful (301-598-3698). Cutting.” which to this day The meeting is widely regarded ■■Fun and Fancy Theatre Group is scheduled for as the ideal for Wednesday, June 13, diamonds. at 7 p.m. in Club- Morgan presents Dr. Timothy Morgan, cour- Sept. 5: Dance Show house II, and is his program from by Hannette Allen open to residents tesy photo the background of and their guests. both a gemologist fter a summer hiatus, the first meeting and Early gem cutting and historian. He A entertainment of the new season takes place on moved from India is a member of the Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the Clubhouse II to Europe where the Gemological Insti- auditorium. diamond cut known tute of America, The entertainment, presented by Clydis Kellough, is an entire as the European and taught history show devoted to dancing (and singing about dancing)! If you are cut was devel- for 35 years at a dancer, ballroom or other, here’s a chance to put it on display. oped. Innovation Christopher Auditions are held on Saturday, June 9, from 10 a.m.-noon moved to America Newport Univer- and on Monday, June 11, from 7-9 p.m. in the Clubhouse II under Henry B. sity in Newport auditorium. Morse who, in about 1860, News, Virginia. He earned his Bring a CD and a partner, and join Kellough’s dance show. It established a diamond doctorate from the College of promises to be a lot of fun.

June 1, 2018 Leisure World News | 35 ■■Garden Plot Group Gardeners Learn About Their Bees

Several plants and flowers surround a small bench at one of the garden plots, Honeysuckle plant enwraps an arched trellis at the gardens. Photo by Leisure making it a cozy nook. Photo by Leisure World News World News by Cindy Hensen 9:30 a.m. in Clubhouse I. The bees. Vandenberg is president as that is what the bees live on next meeting is Tuesday, June 12. of the Montgomery County during the winter months. eetings of the Garden At the last meeting, Lee Beekeeper’s Association, which He told the Group that the M Plot Group are the Vandenberg, beekeeper at the has over 200 members and is gardens’ cucumbers and squash second Tuesday of the month at garden plots, reported on the getting ready to open another are great pollinators and should chapter. do really well this year. His goal He put the beehives behind is to have another hive on the One sTOp shOpping Shed 5 not only for protection, opposite side of the garden. Organizer  Stager  Mural Artist but also for the full sun, which Vandenberg started learning ORGANIZING: HOME STAGING: the bees love. The bees will about bees in 2011 beginning • De-clutter • Selling or just want not attack anyone, but they with a beekeeping course. He is • Organize: kitchen a professionally are protective of the hive. One a member of the Seed Saver’s cabinets, closets, decorated home? bee lives around 60 days and Club, which uses only seeds office, garage, etc. • 20 + years of home collects one teaspoon of honey to garden with, and teaches at • Just moved in staging experience. or moving out • Lovingly hand pick in its lifetime. Brookside Nature Center. • Packing or unpacking inventory to make The Queen Bee is slightly • Cleaning services your home dazzle! different in looks, lives about Gatherings Complimentary Home Staging five years and lays 1,500 eggs The Group had a potluck and Design Consultations. a day. The Group has a new cookout on May 18. The Group’s Let a Pro tackle your Organizing and Home Staging Queen in one hive this year. potlucks and other get-togethers projects. Contact me today to schedule! Vandenberg will collect the begin in April and end in Monica: 301-254-9752 honey in June to late July, but October, weather permitting. [email protected] must leave a certain amount, All gardeners are welcome and asked to bring what they can. They are a great time to meet and exchange gardening ideas and tips.

At the Garden The garden water is turned on and the water stations are filled with ice-cold water for the gardeners. The Group’s board is always thinking of ways to make gardening easier. The Group has new hoses, wheelbarrows and some new tools. The garden is so busy, it’s like a giant sale is happening. It’s wonderful to see so many people enjoying the sun, watching plants grow and enjoying the fruits of their labor. Have fun, gardeners. 36 | Leisure World News June 1, 2018 ■■Book Club Network What We’re Reading: Recommendations for Your Summer Reading List

by Verna Denny Addie, propositions her hard life surviving by scav- Membership neighbor – “I think I could enging for recyclables. But The Book Club Network ummer is almost here, sleep again if there were when Sang Ly learns how currently has a few openings in S which means it’s time to someone else in bed with to read, the whole world of its general interest book clubs. curl up with a book by the me. Someone nice.” This literature opens up for her, Residents new to Leisure pool, on the lanai or whilst is a different kind of love changing the trajectory of World or who have been sitting on a balcony or porch. story about two older people their lives. thinking about becoming a The Book Club Network determined to take a chance • “The Warmth of Other Suns” member of a book club are has compiled a master list of at happiness despite societal by Isabel Wilkerson: A beau- encouraged to join. The Book all the books read by the 10 expectations and norms. tifully written and well-re- Club Network is open to all resi- Book Club Network clubs in • “The Rent Collector” by searched chronicle of the dents who love reading. 2017 – over 100 books in total Camron Wright: Sang Ly, migration of African-Amer- – covering a variety of topics Ki Lim and their critically ill icans who fled the South, For further information, and genres. For a copy of this son live at the largest dump for the North and West, in contact Verna Denny at (301- list, send an email to (verhd@ in Cambodia. They live a search of a better life. 598-1418) or ([email protected]). msn.com). To get started, here are six books identified by members as their book club favorites:

• “The Boys in The Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics” by Daniel James Brown: A riveting, inspirational story of nine boys who rowed together for the University of Washing- ton’s eight-oar varsity crew and won Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, upstaging Adolph Hitler. • “A Gentleman in Moscow” by Amor Towles: A novel that spans Soviet history from 1922-1954. The “gentleman” is put under house arrest inside the Metropol Hotel in Moscow for a revolutionary poem he’s written. The story tells how he masters his circumstances. • “The Glass Castle” by Jeannette Walls: A grip- ping memoir about the author’s troublesome childhood growing up in a poverty-stricken, dysfunc- tional family. • “Our Souls at Night” by Kent Haruf: The main character,

June 1, 2018 Leisure World News | 37 ■■Jewish Discussion Group June 24: ‘The Matsav (Situation)’ by Jerome “Jerry” Cohen His timely presentation has also been featured at Johns and plan to arrive by 10:20 a.m. provides historical perspective Hopkins University, the Bender Participants are encouraged to t its next session on Sunday, on the Arab-Jewish conflict to Jewish Community Center of personally consider doing a short A June 24, the featured guest help the Group better under- Greater Washington and other (10-15 minute), general-interest speaker is Dr. Ira Weiss, who stand the seemingly intractable local venues. presentation before the Group, presents a talk entitled “The issues between the Gaza Pales- Join the Group and partake in such as a book or movie report, a Matsav (Situation).” tinians and Israelis. lively discussions of Jewish-re- travel summary or another topic The Group meets at Weiss, who has given talks lated subjects. Residents who format. Suggestions for an expert 10:30 a.m. in Clubhouse II. at Leisure World in the past, have not come to a Group to present a talk at a meeting are session recently may enjoy the also welcome. new, faster-paced format, which For additional information, to gives everyone an equal chance discuss a suggested presentation to voice their opinions. or to have your email address Two volunteers are needed to added to the monthly notifica- help with the monthly meeting tion list, contact Jerry Cohen, sign-in process. Contact the Group moderator, at (240-970- group moderator to volunteer, 5024) or ([email protected]).

■■Jewish War Veterans Charles B. Krieger Post 567 Veteran’s Group Expands Membership Criteria by Jerome “Jerry” Cohen served during wartime • U.S. military veterans who ewish War Veterans served in times other than J Post 567 is expanding its wartime membership by recruiting new • U.S. citizens who served in members and volunteers, both the military of any of the women and men. U.S.’ allied nations A membership category is • Any person who has an available for most interested honorable discharge from individuals whether they have any branch of the U.S. served in the military or not. military • Active duty military Veteran Qualifying Categories for Membership Non-Veteran Qualifying • Reservists Categories for Patron • National Guardsmen and Membership Guardswomen • Spouses and surviving • U.S. military veterans who spouses of any qualifying veteran • Men and women who have A PROVEN COMMUNITY LEADER REPRESENTING SENIORS SINCE 2007 not served in the armed forces

Volunteers are needed to: • help with Post fund-raising activities • participate in social-cause endeavors benefiting the greater veterans’ community • help with Post activities

To become a member or to volunteer, contact Jerry COMMON SENSE LEADERSHIP Cohen at (240-970-5024) or ([email protected]). Certified Public Accountant • Real Issues Need Real Solutions Also contact Jerry to register Gottfried: Your Financial Voice • The Fiscally Responsible Choice for the upcoming brunch, which is held on Sunday, June www.votegottfried.com 10, at 10:15 a.m.

38 | Leisure World News June 1, 2018 ■■Jewish Residents of Leisure World Group Looks to Fair to Increase Membership by Jonas Weiss activities, Jewish Residents of donations for prayer books minimum), Yiskor or general Leisure World (JRLW) needs ($25 minimum). tzedukah to Susan Weiss at he Friday, June 1, Reform more membership and partic- Send donations for Kiddush (3739 Glen Eagles Dr., Silver T service is at 6 p.m. in ipation. For more information ($25 minimum), an Oneg ($25 Spring, MD 20906). Clubhouse II. It includes a deli about JRLW, come to the dinner for those who made a Community Fair on Thursday, reservation and paid by May 21. June 21, beginning at time 9:30 a.m. in Clubhouse I, where Religious Services JRLW members will be at a On Saturday, June 9, Cantor table to offer assistance. Michael Kravitz leads To become a Wills, Wealth Planning & Trusts a regular Conservative member or renew Phone: 301-518-0423 service at 9:15 a.m. in membership, send Email: Clubhouse II. Naomi checks of $20, payable [email protected] Kline delivers a D’var to JRLW, to Milli Housecall: No charge! Torah and Jerry Miller White at (2901 S. www.battersbylawoffice.com chants the Haftorah. Leisure World Blvd., Simple will: Interactive Sabbath Apt. 106, Silver Spring, $175/person; $330/couple services with Rabbi MD 20906). Living will/medical directive $80 Moshe Samber continue on Financial power of attorney $90

Saturday, June 2, 16, 23 and Donations Probate: flat fee or hourly, not 30 at 9:15 a.m. in Clubhouse To make a donation for the a percentage of estate. II. The services include discus- Torah maintenance fund, send sions of the Torah portion checks made out to JRLW, ($25 Estate and tax planning. Luann Battersby as well as study of rabbinical minimum) to Carol Wendkos at I also assist clients in other Leisure World neighbor writings. (14805 Pennfield Cir., Apt. 212, related matters when they need 3510 Chiswick Ct Silver Spring, MD 20906). my help. Membership Janet Lazar at (15311 Beaver- To continue its services and brook Ct., Apt. 1B) receives

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June 1, 2018 Leisure World News | 39 ■■Hadassah Book Review Rescheduled for July by Barbara Eisen walk-ins will not be admitted. Peri Schuyler, who has been house I E&R office. Those who have not already the Group’s conscientious and For questions, contact Judy he May 23 book review sent in their RSVP check by dedicated leader for the past three Rumerman at (judyrumerman@ T has been rescheduled June 1 and wish to attend this years, is retiring from this role, gmail.com) or (301-680-0850). for Wednesday, July 18, at unique event should call Linda although she will continue to be You don’t have to be a member 7:30 p.m. in Clubhouse I. at (301-879-2887) ASAP. an active member of the Group. to buy a pin. The movie “Loving Leah” The check is your receipt. All A committee consisting of was shown in place of the book residents and their guests are Marcia Elbrand, Shari Goldstein Cards review. welcome. and Naomi Kline will moderate Elaine Schenberg and Jan the monthly meetings. Bloom sell Hadassah greeting Special Meeting Judaic Studies Group Contact Naomi Kline at (240- cards. The prices are $2.50 Join the Group for a special The next meeting of the 669-7683) or (nbk165@comcast. each or five for $10. Cards are meeting on Wednesday, June Judaic Studies Group is on net) for any questions about the displayed and sold at every 20, from 6-8 p.m. in Clubhouse Monday, June 18, at 1:30 p.m. June meeting. Hadassah meeting. Call Elaine II, which will include elegant in Clubhouse I. As always, all residents and at (301-598-0079) or Jan at hors d’oeuvres, Viennese The topic is Numbers, the their guests are welcome. (301-593-7720) to buy cards desserts and entertainment by fourth book of the Torah and between meetings. Fun and Fancy Theatre Group. numbers as part of Jewish life. Pin Sale To make a reservation, What is the magic quality of Hadassah continues selling Youth Project mail checks ($25 per person, four, seven, 10 and multiples of unique pins, handmade by resi- Larelda Gruber (301-598- payable to Hadassah) to Linda these numbers; why does a boy dent fabric artist, Bobbi Gorban. 5922) is chair of Youth Aliyah/ Silverstein at (16 Jaystone Ct., become a Bar Mitzvah at 13; The pins are $18. Order forms Children at Risk. This project Silver Spring, MD 20905). and, of course, why is 120 years are available at each Hadassah helps disadvantaged children Advance reservations are a life’s length? Bring answers meeting or pick one up in the in Israel. The goal is to create a required by Friday, June 1; and more questions. Hadassah mail slot at the Club- circle of $1,000, made by individual contributions of $40. Send donations to Larelda at (3200 N. Leisure World Blvd. #201, Silver Spring, MD 20906).

General Information Hadassah sponsors many activities to further the worth- while projects it supports in medical, educational and social programs in Israel and the U.S. If interested in knowing more about Hadassah, contact one of its membership vice presidents: Ruth Temin at (301-288-7387) or (teminar@ comcast.net); Lois Fields at (301-585-9804) or (lois [email protected]); or Natalie Rosen at (301-279- 5640) or (bnrosen@comcast. Bathrooms • Kitchens • Windows • Additions net).

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Physical Properties NARFE Spring Luncheon for Members & All Food Lovers!!! and ask for Brian Willson Date: Monday, June 18th President Place: LW Clubhouse I Grille Time: 12:00 noon Cost: $17.00 Menu: Chicken/ Salmon, Salad, Coffee/Tea, Veggies & Brownie 301-252-2199 Payable to: NARFE Chapter 1143 WILLSON’S Please Send Check by June 14th to: [email protected] Jewel Lee, 3528 Chiswick Court Silver Spring, MD 20906-1614 Leisure World Renovations

40 | Leisure World News June 1, 2018 ■■NA’AMAT RBZ Club NA’AMAT Honors Woman of the Year and Others at Donor Luncheon by Carole Mund memorial cards. Each card is $3.50 if he end of the year donor purchased and sent by you, or T luncheon at Norbeck $4.50 if sent by Linda School- Country Club was a delightful nick, tribute chairperson. Full afternoon of good food and donor credit is given for each entertainment. Many thanks to card. Theda Rosenblum for making it For questions, contact Linda all possible. at (301-681-1076). At the luncheon, NA’AMAT RBZ honored Harriet Chaikin as Trips “Woman of the Year.” Check the Club Trips section At left, Harriet Chaikin is named Woman of the Year at the Donor Luncheon. At In her role as vice president of this publication for informa- right, Pamela Relkin is honored for her service. Photos by Carole Mund of fundraising, Chaikin oversaw tion on a trip to see “Getting many events, such as the annual Momma Married” at the fashion show and the spiritual raising activities. However, the Tribute cards are an excellent Rainbow Comedy Playhouse in adoption luncheon, which raised work and plans continue. way to support and maintain the Paradise, Pennsylvania. funds to support the mission of Get involved in the planning essential programs NA’AMAT the organization. of next year’s events. By doing provides as well as to attain For more information about The Washington Council of so, volunteers have the oppor- donor credit. NA’AMAT RBZ Club, contact NA’AMAT honored Pamela tunity to meet new friends and NA’AMAT has cards to honor co-presidents Trudy Stone at Relkin for her many years of connect with an organization all occasions, from congratu- (301-438-0016) or Gladys service. that makes a difference in the lations for a special event to Blank at (301-438-9666). lives of so many. What is NA’AMAT? NA’AMAT is a charitable NA’AMAT is an international organization dedicated to movement with over 300,000 help NA’AMAT Israel provide members in 10 countries. educational daycare, vocational NA’AMAT members are a training and legal aid for “B” Care network of inspirational women women, services and assistance dedicated to social justice and for new immigrants and centers Provides equality. Members raise money for the prevention and treat- • Live-in / Live-out • Owner resides in to fund crucial support services ment of domestic violence. It and educational programs for was formally known as Pioneer • Assistance with daily Leisure World women, children and families in Women. living • Available for Israel. Attend the Club’s next execu- • Meal preparation ballroom dancing In the U.S., NA’AMAT advo- tive board meeting on Tuesday, • Shopping / Light cates for legislation and partici- June 19, at 10:30 a.m. in Club- Serving Leisure World housekeeping pates in coalitions for civil rights house I to become more active since 1999 and child welfare. Membership and make a difference. • Transportation in NA’AMAT and supporting its • RN supervision Call Brigid at 240-447-7287 many fundraising activities guar- Tribute Cards antees the continuation of these vital services and programs. Progressive Values We Can Trust. Executive Board Welcomes All The Fresh Perspective We Need. During the summer, NA’AMAT RBZ has no fund- “It’s time for new leaders who will bring a renewed sense of urgency to addressing our growing cost-of-living, particularly among Montgomery County’s growing senior population. I’ve dedicated my life to service Recycling and I’m ready to serve you on our County Council.” Reminder As your Councilmember, I’ll fight to: • Expand & improve transportation options to safely We Do Recycle connect all residents to commercial opportunities. Cardboard! • Protect our Senior Property Tax credit to ensure seniors aren’t priced out of the County. From the Sanitation • Expand job training & matching opportunities so Department all residents have access to quality employment. Primary Election: June 26 Early Voting: June 14-21 www.ShniderForCouncil.com Facebook.com/ShniderForCouncil

June 1, 2018 Leisure World News | 41 ■■Democratic Club June 14: Democrats Seeking Keys to Governor’s Mansion Debate at Leisure World by Emile Milne • Valerie Ervin is a former two-term Montgomery County Councilmember and advisor to the n Thursday, June 14, the Democratic Working Families Party. She is running in place O Club hosts a debate among of her former running mate, Kevin Kamenetz, candidates seeking the Democratic who died suddenly on May 10. nomination to run for governor of • Running mate: Marisol Johnson is a former Maryland. Doors open to the Clubhouse I member of the Baltimore County School Board. Crystal Ballroom at 7:30 p.m. The gubernatorial debate is the final event in a series of candidate forums • Benjamin Jealous is former president and CEO sponsored by the Democratic Club this of the NAACP. He is an advocate for social spring in the run-up to the primary elec- change in business investment and a Princeton tions in June. University lecturer. Eight of the nine declared Democratic candidates for • Running mate: Susan Turnbull is former Mary- governor have accepted the Club’s invitation to participate in the land Democratic Party chair and former vice June 14 debate. Their running mates for lieutenant governor are chair of the Democratic National Committee. also invited to attend and be introduced at the beginning of the forum. The following is a list of expected participants: • James Hugh Jones, Jr., is a Baltimore city resident and business owner. He is also a minister • Rushern Baker is completing his second term as with the Grace in the Wilderness Ministries. Prince George’s County Executive. He formerly • Running mate: Charles Waters is a Balti- represented the county for two terms in the more resident and pastor of New Generation House of Delegates. Ministries. • Running mate: Elizabeth Embry is former chief of the Maryland Attorney General Crime Divi- sion and 2016 candidate for Mayor of Baltimore. • Richard Madaleno has been incumbent State senator from the 18th District of Montgomery County since 2007. He had earlier served four years in the house of delegates. • Running mate: Luwanda Jenkins is a business leader in Baltimore with ties to the O’Malley, Schaefer and Glendening administrations.

• Alec Ross is an author and former State Depart- ment technology specialist. • Running mate: Julie Verratti is a lawyer, business executive and former policy advisor at U.S. Small Business Administration.

• Jim Shea is a former law firm executive, former chairman, Maryland Board of Regents. • Running mate: Brandon Scott has been a Balti- more City Councilmember since 2011.

• Krishanti Vignarajah is former policy director for former First Lady Michelle Obama and former State Department official. Leisure World Plaza • Running mate: Sharon Blake is former president 3836 International Drive of the Baltimore Teacher’s Union. Silver Spring, MD 20906 301-598-7500 • Ralph Jaffe, a public and private school teacher since 1964 and advocate for educational reform, and his running mate Freda Jaffe, are not available to attend.

Residents and their guests are encouraged to come early on June 14 to get a good seat.

42 | Leisure World News June 1, 2018 ■■Republican Club June 19: Examining the Primary Elections by Fred Seelman Republican candidates at Club meetings this year. In he next meeting of the February, Republican candi- T Republican Club is on date for state comptroller, Tuesday, June 19, at 7 p.m. in Anajali Reed Phukan, spoke Clubhouse I. At this meeting, to the Club. And in April and the Club again focuses on the May, two GOP candidates for federal and state Tuesday, the local U.S. Congress seat, June 26, primary election. Bridgette Cooper and Victor Christina Grigorian and Williams, addressed Club Tony Campbell, two Mary- members. land Republican candidates Club president Fred for U.S. Senate, are the Seelman is also a candidate From left: Republican Senate candidates Christina Grigorian and Tony Campbell, meetings guest speakers. running for a second term as courtesy photos Grigorian is an attorney and a member of the Montgomery Campbell teaches political County Republican Central Chapel. To volunteer, contact Contact Information science. Attend the June Committee. Inquire about his Seelman or first vice president Send comments, questions meeting to be briefed on candidacy at the meeting’s end. Ray Spieler (contact informa- or offers to help about these current U.S. Senate issues by tion follows). or any other Club matters to these two candidates. Offer Assistance And in July, get out and Club president Fred Seelman For more information Help the Club during march with Club members in at ([email protected]) or about these candidates, visit the June 26 Maryland Leisure World’s 4th of July first vice president Ray (https://www.grigorianforse- primary elections by voting parade and join in a picnic Spieler at (301-460-3563). nate.com/) and (http://www. and working at one of afterwards. Call second vice Join the Club for another campbell4maryland.com/ the three Leisure World president Irmgard Patrick at quality event on June about). precincts: Clubhouse I, Club- (301-598-2984) to volunteer to 19. Enjoy our refreshments. The Club has hosted several house II or The Inter-Faith participate. ■■League of Women Voters There’s No Voter Like an Informed Voter (www.411.org) also has General Information answers to questions about All residents – men and early voting sites, polling women – are invited to join locations and hours and the the League in September. process to obtain an absentee With the 2018 election ballot. approaching, it should be a The Montgomery County lively year. League office also maintains The League meets the a “hotline,” available at (301- second Wednesday of each 984-9585), where potential month from September voters can speak to a live through June. person who can answer their For more information, questions about voting. contact Maxine Lewack at ([email protected]) or Rossmoor Discussion Group (301-847-9527). The Rossmoor Discus- sion Group enjoyed a lively season of discussions, which Copies of the League’s voters’ guide are available in the Clubhouse I E&R office. included such topics as Photo by Leisure World News early childhood education in Montgomery County Public by Maxine Lewack Voters’ non-partisan voter Schools, economic develop- education resources. ment in Montgomery County, onfounded by the Best known is the printed renters and rental housing, C number of candidates voters’ guide, now available gun control and food security, running in the Tuesday, June in all of the high-rise build- among others. 26, primary? Overwhelmed ings, both clubhouses and The Group toured the by the amount of mailed the Administration Building. Montgomery County Traffic literature, robocalls and TV Copies can be found at local Control Center to see the ads? libraries and some senior and procedures and devices that It’s easy to make sense of it recreation centers. The guide help to move vehicles along, all for those who take advan- is also available online at and had a fun-filled lunch at tage of the League of Women (www.411.org). its final meeting.

June 1, 2018 Leisure World News | 43 ■■National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1143 Event Highlights New Pet Legislation by John Moens information event. director of the Humane Society, A Federal law is now pending In an open meeting in the addressed 40 guests in recent that, if passed, would extend n May 21, NARFE literally Clubhouse I Crystal Ballroom, and pending legislation to the prohibition on puppy mills O“went to the dogs” Del. Ben Kramer and Emily protect Maryland’s four-legged to every State. when it held its first-ever pet Hovermale, Maryland state companions. The pet event originated Kramer described the when Kramer mentioned pet typical experience of animals legislation during a chapter released from their cages meeting last year. The chapter following passage of the felt that this is an issue that Beagle Freedom Bill. The should be brought to the meeting was both the attention of the entire most heart breaking community. and heart warming The chapter is – sometimes unsure if the pet simultaneously. event will become The new law an annual occa- provides for the sion, but hopes adoption of animals that it will inspire diagnosed as still residents to take healthy upon comple- the time to phone or tion of medical experiments. write in support of state The bill was so named and federal legislation to help because 96 percent of the dogs protect animals. used in research are the ever- loyal, compliant beagle breed. Join Us A pending bill will make Residents interested in Maryland one of only two joining NARFE are invited to states to prohibit the sale of contact the chapter’s recruiter, animals by puppy mills. John Lass, at (301-288-4210).

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44 | Leisure World News June 1, 2018 ■■Town Meeting Organization TMO Elects Its Officers by Janice McLean management of the Leisure World Community Corpora- construction. It will feature World community. tion (LWCC) board of direc- information on topics that he recently formed Town It sponsors periodic tors, among others. were addressed at the first T Meeting Organization community-wide town hall On March 1, TMO held town hall meetings as well as (TMO) formally elected its meetings, based on the New a successful first town hall topics for future meetings. first slate of officers at its England Town Meeting model meeting that featured presen- meeting on May 17. from America’s Colonial tations by residents and the General Information The individuals elected period. chair of the LWCC board of TMO meets on the third are Sheryl Katzman, pres- These meetings are held directors. Thursday of the month at ident; Janice McLean, vice to inform and involve resi- Presentations were 2 p.m. in Clubhouse I. All president; Carolee Rowse, dents about issues affecting followed by a lengthy discus- residents are invited to attend secretary; and Carole Portis, them, such as the proposal sion and in-depth question to become informed and treasurer. They will serve for to demolish the current and answer period about the involved in the community. two years. Administration Building status of the plans for the The Group’s next meeting is TMO was organized by a and construct a new one, new Administration Building. Thursday, June 21. group of residents who are the funding of a strategic The Group’s website, For further information, interested in and concerned plan and the structure and (www.townmeetingorganiza- email (admin@townmeeting about the governance and the operation of the Leisure tion.com), is currently under organization.com).

■■Leisure World Association for African American Culture (LWAAAC) June 6: Board of Directors and General Membership Meeting by Patricia Means guests are invited to attend Ticket sales run through made for payment of each the play, “Turn Me Loose,” Thursday, June 14, at the activity. he LWAAAC board of on Wednesday, Sept. 26, at Clubhouse I E&R office (checks T directors and general noon at Arena Stage in Wash- only, payable to LWAAAC). membership meeting is ington, D.C. For more informa- Wednesday, June 6, at 4 p.m. Tickets are $60 per tion, contact Elise Nich- in Clubhouse II. person (checks only, payable olls, program chair, at The agenda includes guest to LWAAAC). For more (301-509-2543). speakers, announcement of information, see Club Trips candidates for 2018-2019 section in this edition. July 4 Celebration offices, distribution of Cele- LWAAAC is participating in brations II and membership LWAAAC Picnic Leisure World’s July 4 cele- registration for Sunday, July The annual picnic is bration. Members are needed 1, 2018 through Sunday, June Saturday, June 16, from to drive cars and walk in the 30, 2019. 4-7 p.m. on the Clubhouse I parade. Membership dues are $20 lanai. For more information, per person (checks only, The cost is $25 per person contact Louise Langley, payable to LWAAAC). and tables of 10 may be LWAAAC chair, at reserved. Family and friends (301-598-3876). Arena Stage Production are invited. Separate checks must be All residents and their

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June 1, 2018 Leisure World News | 45 ■■Italian Social and Cultural Club Club Bids ‘Ciao’ for the Summer by Flo Merola Bocce n May 20, members Beginning Friday, June 1, O of the Italian Social and continuing on the first and and Cultural Club enjoyed a second Fridays of the month at delicious brunch followed by 10 a.m., all residents are invited the installation of the 2018- to join Club members on the 2019 officers: Rene Fecteau, bocce court, located outside president; Corinne Busch, the Clubhouse I Terrace Room vice president; Paul D’Angelo, restaurant. treasurer; and Tania The game is easy to learn, Iwanowski, secretary. with no special skills required. There is no sign up; just show up (weather-permitting).

Membership It’s time to renew membership for next year. The dues are $12 per person or $18 per couple. Meetings are held on the fourth Sunday of the month. From left, past president Angela Bufalo installs the Club’s new officers: Paul Café Cinema returns at the D’Angelo, treasurer; Tania Iwanowski, secretary; Rene Fecteau, president; and Sunday, Sept. 23, meeting, Corinne Busch, vice president. Photo by Flo Merola and on Sunday, Oct. 28, the meeting includes a wine and cheese tasting. North Leisure World Blvd. Apt next year. To join, mail checks, payable 308, Silver Spring, MD 20906). Until then, have a safe to Italian Social and Cultural Don’t miss out on the summer and ciao. See you on Club, to Paul D’Angelo at (3310 wonderful events planned for the bocce court.

46 | Leisure World News June 1, 2018 ■■Going It Alone Club Club’s Board Meetings Continue in July by Elizabeth Brooks-Evans Armchair Travel vania to see the musical available at SAL. For more On Saturday, June 2, “Jesus” after a smorgas- information about trips, call oing It Alone Club’s travelers will be delighted to bord lunch at the Bird-In- Parker at (301-598-3457) or G (GIAC) board of directors follow travel video guide Rick Hand Restaurant. Pachenker at (301-598-5325). are traveling in Cape Cod, Steves as he travels to Flor- Massachusetts, from Monday, ence, Italy, “The City of Art,” • Sept. 20 – Travel to Harris’ Membership June 4, to Friday, June 8, to view Michelangelo’s stun- Crab House on the Ches- The membership period is so there is no meeting on ning sculpture, “David,” and apeake Bay followed by from July 1 through June 30 Thursday, June 7. the many aesthetic wonders a stop on the way home each year. However, beginning on of the Uffizi Gallery. at the Amish Market, in New members can register Thursday, July 5, the board On Saturday, June 9, Annapolis, to shop for to join and current members continues meeting on the first Steves resurrects the gran- fruits and vegetables, gifts are welcome to renew. Thursday of each month at deur of Ancient Rome’s and crafts, candy and Those wishing to sign up 3 p.m. in Clubhouse II. Colosseum, Forum, Pantheon, homemade ice cream. for membership can do so All Club members are nearby Ostia Antica and during SAL from 1:30-3 p.m. urged to attend and take much more of Caesar’s home. Sign-ups for trips take in Clubhouse II when repre- advantage of the opportunity place during Saturday sentatives are available to to become involved in plans Games Afternoon Live (SAL) from provide information and for the future, as well as Bridge and Rubik’s cube 1:30-3 p.m. in Clubhouse II, answer questions about the express their thoughts on games begin at 2:30 p.m. when Joe Parker and Sylvia Club and its activities. Club activities they like and Bingo is played on the second Pachenker are available to Membership sign up and others they may wish to see and fourth Saturdays of the receive payments and answer renewal is also available included. month, and Pokeno on the questions. during the annual meeting on first and third Saturdays. See the Club Trips section June 23. Members-Only Annual Sylvia Pachenker is still of this publication for more Those interested in more Meeting searching for a member to details on the July 24 and information about member- Members can also share join her in the fun of calling Sept. 20 trips. ship can call Sylvia Pachenker their thoughts, concerns and Bingo. The GIAC newsletter also at (301-598-5325). suggestions at a members- Anyone interested has trip information and is only annual meeting on should contact her at Saturday, June 23, at (301-598-5325). 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse II. The meeting includes an Trips election of officers. The nomi- GIAC sponsors the nating committee developed following trips, which are the following slate of officer open to all residents and their nominations for the Club guests: year 2018-19: president, Ruth Witt; vice president, Geor- • June 4-8 – Enjoy “Cape giana Jones; treasurer, Vivian Cod and the Islands,” an Penda; and secretary, Sharon exciting, five-day bus trip Boone. to Martha’s Vineyard and Nominations are also more. accepted from the floor at the appropriate time during the • July 24 – Visit Sight and meeting. Sound Theater in Pennsyl-

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June 1, 2018 Leisure World News | 47 ■■Rossmoor Women’s Club Club Awards $8,100 in Scholarships

College scholarship winners and Rossmoor Women’s Club members mingle at the Club’s spring luncheon on May 16. Photos by Ingrid Masi

by Marcia L. Elbrand award a total of $6,000 to high In December, Posner dinner at the Club’s forthcoming school seniors and $2,100 to the purchases gift books for each 50th anniversary gala on ighty-eight women spent college women,” Posner said. child to take home, to begin a Sunday, Sept. 23, won by Marcia E May 16 at a spring luncheon Kickoff speaker at the home library. And, in addition Elbrand. at Manor Country Club. luncheon, Cathy Green Plotkin, to providing gift books and 20 Attendees, members and guests is the head teacher for the Head subscriptions to “A Weekly Deadline Approaching of the Rossmoor Women’s Club Start class at Harmony Hills Reader,” RWC provides funding To be included in RWC’s (RWC), enjoyed an elegant Elementary School in Silver for books to supplement the handy annual directory, often lunch, and then applauded Spring, where RWC volunteers classroom library. called the “little green book,” the awarding of six college are completing their second year RWC volunteers visit the membership chairperson Arlene scholarships. of a dynamic partnership. classroom each month, working Siller must receive membership Three winners were chosen with children on projects and dues for the coming year by from a field of 15 applicants Volunteering at Head Start building their language skills. Sunday, July 1. at James H. Blake senior high Twenty Head Start young- This spring, the Club is also Send checks of $40, payable school. The other three winners sters benefit from committed paying for bus transportation to the Rossmoor Woman’s Club, were selected from among RWC volunteers who provide for the class to spend a day at to Siller at (3100 North Leisure the 300 Montgomery College generous support each month of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo World Blvd., Apt. 630, Silver students in the ACES program. the school year. As fall weather in Washington, D.C. Spring, MD 20906). For ques- Most ACES students are the arrives, the children receive tions, contact her at (301-460- first person in their family to hand-knitted mittens and Donations 7859) or ([email protected]). attend college. Rita Posner, scarves. As a gesture of support for Individuals wishing to education committee chair- Before holiday breaks in the another of the Club’s charities, contribute extra support for person, oversees the Club’s school calendar, they and their luncheon attendees filled an a particular RWC activity are scholarship program, and has families receive bags of nutri- entire mini-van with donations welcome to send along an addi- helped it grow in size. tious groceries to supplement of summer clothing, packages tional amount (separate check “This year, we were able to food budgets. of disposable diapers, personal preferred) for such a project. care items and new children’s Write the project or charity’s toys, all destined for families name on the memo line of the temporarily residing at the check. Betty Ann Krahnke Center, the only emergency shelter in New Leaders Montgomery County for victims RWC is forming a nominating of domestic violence, sexual committee to select a slate of assault or human trafficking. officers for a future election. Annually, the shelter assists Approximately 140 members more than 500 individuals. elect leaders for two-year terms, supported by advisors who are Raffle Winners former leaders. Three lucky luncheon “If you have been a successful attendees left the Country Club Club leader in past years, or holding raffle prizes, including think you might have a flair for an attractive necklace from it, please share that informa- Talbot’s, won by new member tion with me,” said Club presi- Mary Ellen Graham, a Sangria dent Aggie Eastham. Rossmoor Women’s Club members award college scholarships to six appli- basket, won by Peggy Sullivan, For more information, cants from a local high school and college. Photo by Ingrid Masi the Club’s new assistant trea- contact Eastham at (aggie. surer, and a gift certificate for [email protected]).

48 | Leisure World News June 1, 2018 ■■Baby Boomer Club June 10: Picnic in the Park by Beth Leanza However, many walkers meet Usually, the walkers go out to your phone number, home up at the walk site. Always breakfast after the walk. address and email address. he Club’s successful bring water to each hike. Baby Boomers commu- T potlucks take a break Weeknight Walks nicate mostly by email. Be for the summer. On Sunday, • June 8 – Rock Creek Park For those who want a sure to add the Club’s email June 10, at noon, the Club Trail (Rockville). Meet at shorter walk, meet up with address to your email address holds a barbecue at East the lower circular parking some Boomers in Clubhouse book or contact list, (bbclw@ Norbeck Park. lot at 10:15 a.m. Bring I lobby each night from googlegroups.com), to help For a small fee, (usually water and a lunch. Drive Monday to Friday at 7:15 p.m. ensure that Club emails reach $10) members can eat through the Connecticut No one carries a banner, your inbox. The Club keeps hamburgers (beef, veggie, Gate and stay on so ask around. They walk its emails limited to activities turkey), hot dogs, steak, Connecticut Avenue. Turn around the Broadwalk in that members might enjoy. salads and desserts. right onto Aspen Hill Road Montgomery Mutual, about Residents who don’t have Boomers also enjoy and drive to Baltic Avenue. one mile. email should write “no watching movies followed Travel a short distance and email” on their check. The by socializing and snacks turn right into the parking Volkssport Walks Club strongly suggests that every month on a Friday at area. The Club returns to One Club member also these members connect with 7 p.m. in the Clubhouse II Leisure World to eat lunch. belongs to the American members who do have email, auditorium. However, this Volkssport Association so as not to miss out. month, Boomers will gather • June 15 – The Audubon (AVA). He posts AVA walk Club members who are on Saturday, June 16, for a Naturalist Society, information on (bbclw@ not receiving emails are screening of “Dunkirk.” Woodend Sanctuary googlegroups.com). Click on asked to contact Beth Some members go out to (Chevy Chase). Meet in the Walks, below the Calendar. Leanza at (301-598-4569) or dinner and a movie. Dinner parking lot near the gift ([email protected]). is usually at Gordon Biersch shop at 10:15 a.m. Bring Join and Connect and the movie is at Stadium water and a lunch. Drive To join, send a check for Need More Information? 13 Theater in Rockville. through the Connecticut $5, payable to Baby Boomer The Club’s website is avail- For a great live perfor- Gate. Continue on Club, to membership chair able at https://sites.google. mance, don’t miss Toby’s Connecticut Avenue South Susan Landesberg at (3505 com/site/bbclwmd/) and Dinner Theatre in Columbia. for approximately five Twin Branches Ct. 37-C Silver includes a calendar with walk The show follows a buffet miles. Turn left onto Plyers Spring, MD 20906). Enclose information. dinner. Some months, the Mill Road and travel for Club also gets together to 364 feet. Take the first play board games. right onto Metropol- itan Avenue. Turn right Sock Hop onto Stonybrook Drive. Lovers of ‘50s and ‘60s Continue onto Jones music are encouraged to Mill Road for 0.6 miles. come to a Sock Hop, which Woodend Sanctuary is on are usually held on the third the right. Saturday of every month at 7 p.m. in Clubhouse II. Bring Sunday Morning Walks snacks and beverages, plus $5 For a longer walk (about to pay the band. three miles) on Sundays at The next dance is Saturday, 8:30 a.m., meet up at the June 23. For more infor- corner of Leisure World mation, see the Events and Boulevard and Arden Court Entertainment section of this (across from Kelmscot Drive). publication.

Mah Jongg Experienced mah jongg players can join a group that meets on Tuesday or Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. in Clubhouse II. For more information, email Donna Cope- land at (dc@grandmathegeek. com).

Friday Hikes with Joyce If you want to carpool, contact Joyce Rich- ardson (301-598-7098) or (777cheekie333@gmail. com) by Thursday evening.

June 1, 2018 Leisure World News | 49 Clubs, Groups & Organizations In Brief Amateur Radio Club: Calling all hams! All resident amateur group and with the entire LW community. For additional informa- radio operators (hams)—or would-be operators—are invited to join tion and events, email us at ([email protected]). our business meeting/lunch the second Tuesday of each month. Musical Jammers: We gather informally once a month with We meet in the Stein Room in Clubhouse I at 1 p.m. For more other amateur musicians, singers and lovers of music to sing, information or to learn about amateur radio, call Bryan West at play music and have fun – no dues, no meetings, no agendas, no (301-598-0137). committees. We meet on the second Monday of every month at Chess: Free chess lessons for beginners and “rusty” players are 10 a.m. in Clubhouse II. All instruments and voices are welcome. available Monday and Wednesday in Clubhouse II. Call Lark Kellar You bring it; we’ll sing it. Questions? Call Richard Lederman at at (301-219-5955) for information. The Chess Club meets every (301-598-1132). Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. in Clubhouse II. Nextdoor.com: A friendly place online to share tips and meet Clipper Workshop: Recruiting is underway for members who neighbors. We already have a record of success helping make can help assemble clown hand puppets for Holy Cross Hospital. They Leisure World even better. Free. Please join our more than 1,000 are used in the pediatric and emergency rooms. No special skills are members. Go to (www.nextdoor.com/join) and enter the code needed. Some sewing skills are necessary. We need a sewing machine QHMXCF. stitcher. Bring a bag lunch. (We will eat in the lunchroom.) We meet The Philadelphians: We meet in Clubhouse II by the fireplace every first and third Monday in Clubhouse II from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., on the first Wednesday of the month at 1 a.m. Any questions? Call or any portion of the time you can devote to making a child smile. Steve Kane at (301-598-2330). We are looking for donations of cotton fabrics, stuffing, thread and The Pittsburghers: If you were born, raised or lived in Pitts- iron-on facing. Contact Joan Mahoney at (240-833-2724) or at Jane burgh and/or the Greater Pittsburgh area, you are welcome to join Brinser (301-438-2599) for further information. us. For more information, call Tania Iwanowski at (301-598-2278) Computer Learning Center: Located in Clubhouse II just or email ([email protected]). down the hall from the E&R office, the Computer Learning Center Quilt Group: Come and join our fun group as we work on our is operated by The Leisure World Computer Center Inc., a 501(c)(3) individual projects. We now include those interested in all needle- non-profit organization. The all-volunteer staff comprises a board of work and knitting. We meet the second and fourth Thursdays in the directors, computer room monitors and other volunteers. The center Clubhouse II multipurpose room at 9:30 a.m. If you have any ques- provides residents free training and assistance in the day-to-day tions, call Clydis Kellough at (301-642-2430). Our next meeting is use of computers for online research and other personal needs. The June 14. center has Mac and Window systems computers as well as color laser Stitchers Group: Needlepoint, cross-stitch and more. If you printers for printing and scanning. For more information about the enjoy stitching or would like to learn, we meet every first and Computer Learning Center, please visit (www.computerctr.org) or third Thursday from 10 a.m.-noon in the Clubhouse II multi- contact the E&R office in Clubhouse II at (301-598-1320). purpose room. Come and share your finished work and enjoy Hispanos de Leisure World: We invite all residents who are stitching with us while we learn new skills together. Call Audrey at Hispano-Parlantes to join us in enjoying the activities of this club, (301-598-4903). including card games and conversations, every Friday at 3 p.m. in Short Story Group: The Group reads from a collection of short Clubhouse I. Once a month, Latin-American and Hispanic movies, stories and discusses them together. We are currently reading from with English subtitles, are screened at the same location and same “The Oxford Book of American Short Stories,” 2nd edition, editor time, 3 p.m. Also, the club organizes a Fiesta de La Amistad on a Joyce Carol Oates. On Wednesday, June 6, Sumner Katz will lead a weekend in the spring and a Christmas dinner in December. And we discussion of “The Drowned Life” by Jeffrey Ford. On Wednesday, have organized and presented musical shows about once a year in the June 20, Alisa Samba will lead a discussion of “Children as Clubhouse II auditorium as well. If interested, contact Maria Blanco, Enemies” by Ha Jin. The Short Story Group meets at 11 a.m. on the club president, at (301-847-9066) or Carlota “Loty” Goldenberg at first and third Wednesdays of the month in Clubhouse I. For infor- (301-598-6869). mation, call Beth Leanza at (301-598-4569). Knitting Corner: Join us the second and fourth Fridays of Stamp and Coin Club: Are you a philatelist or a numismatic? each month at The Inter-Faith Chapel from 10 a.m.-noon. Our next Join the Stamp and Coin Club. We meet on the first Thursday of meeting is June 8. Bring your knitting and enjoy the conversations. each month at 3 p.m. in Clubhouse I. Members discuss their collec- We have patterns and yarn for the Chapel’s mission. Yarn donations tions, including first day covers, day of issue programs, yearbooks, gratefully accepted. Call Joan at (240-833-2724) if you have any coins, medals and more. Stamps are shared for “show-and-tell,” questions. and we hold an auction of members’ stamps. In addition, a gift LW Discussion Group: The group meets the third Wednesday certificate from Coins of the Realm in Rockville is awarded as a of each month at 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse II. Various members lead door prize at each meeting. All residents and non-residents are discussions on hot topics and current events. For more information welcome to attend. Annual dues are $5. If interested, contact Rita on this, at times, provocative and always enlightening group, contact Mastrorocco at (301-814-9196). Laurie Burdick at (240-558-4454) or ([email protected]). Wood Shop Users Group: The wood shop is located on the LW Green: LW Green was formed in 2015 by residents who are lower level of Clubhouse I; the entrance to the shop is off Glenea- enthusiastic about becoming better environmental stewards. Meet- gles Drive. It is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and ings are the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 2 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.-noon. An experienced monitor is on duty when in Clubhouse I. All those who care about the natural resources in the shop is open to assist members with their work and provide Leisure World and the outside communities are urged to join us. For instructions in the use of shop equipment. Members are often more information, contact Janice McLean at (janicewmclean@gmail. willing to repair and refinish projects for Leisure World residents. com). For further information, call (301-598-1308). LW LGBT Alliance: Our group was formed to give members of Women in the Military: Are you a female who has served the LGBT Community a safe and inviting place to come and meet in the armed forces? Join us as we shine a light on the role that new friends and to get involved in social activities. Our meetings women play in serving our country. We also strive to promote are the third Saturday of every month at noon in Clubhouse II. We awareness of the Women’s Memorial at Arlington National Ceme- welcome everyone; being gay is not a prerequisite. The LW LGBT tery. We meet every second Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. in Alliance strives to provide events and activities to develop strong the Terrace Room. Call Barbara Long at (301-438-3427) for more relationships through education, interaction and fun within our information.

50 | Leisure World News June 1, 2018 Leisure World Club Trips The next deadline for trip submissions is Monday, June 4. The trips listed below are sponsored by Leisure World groups and organizations and not by Eyre Leisure World Travel. These trips are open to all residents, not only members of the specific club. For information, contact the person listed with each trip. (Do not contact the Eyre Leisure World Travel or E&R office.) Leisure World clubs and organizations that want to be included in this column must provide a submission to the News by 3 p.m. on the Monday deadline. Due to space limitations, the Leisure World News reserves the right to edit or delete submissions. Email your trip information to [email protected]. Please Note: Member/Non-Member pricing is at the discretion of the individual clubs. July Sept. “Getting Momma Married” Harris Crab House 22 at Comedy Playhouse 20 and the Amish Market Everyone is welcome to join NA’AMAT for a very enjoyable Come with the Going It Alone Club to the Harris Crab House day attending a performance of “Getting Momma Married” at in Grasonville, Maryland, for an all you can eat feast of crabs, the Rainbow Comedy Playhouse in Paradise, Pennsylvania. steamed shrimp, fried chicken, corn-on-the-cob, cole slaw, potato salad, dessert, soda, tea and draft beer. A young couple living with Mom are ‘expecting’ and must find their own nest. But what about Momma? Filled with After the feast, we stop at the Amish Market in Annapolis, laughter and love, come help make plans to get Momma Maryland, for a little shopping. married ASAP.” The bus leaves Clubhouse II at 10:30 a.m. and returns at The bus leaves Clubhouse II at 11:30 a.m. and returns at approximately 4 p.m. approximately 8:30 p.m. The cost is $75 for members, and $82 for non-members and The cost is $95 per person and includes a delightful show, a includes, tax, dining and driver gratuity. Sign up at Saturday delicious buffet, tips, gratuities and transportation. Afternoon Live (SAL) from 1:30-3 p.m. in Clubhouse II. No refunds will be made after Saturday, Aug. 18, unless a replacement For more information, call Gladys at (301-438-9666). Send is made. For more information, call Joe Parker at (301-598-3457) your check, payable to NA’AMAT, to Harriet Chaikin, 15101 or Sylvia Pachenker at (301-598-5325). Interlachen Dr., Apt. 216, Silver Spring, MD 20906. Nov. July Gaming and Sightseeing 26-28 in Atlantic City, NJ 24 “Jesus” The Musical Join the Jewish Residents of Leisure World for a two-night, Come with the Going It Alone Club to see the musical, three-day trip (Monday-Wednesday) to Atlantic City, New Jersey. “Jesus” at the Sight & Sound Theatre in Lancaster, For only $179 per person for double occupancy ($90 more for Pennsylvania. Also enjoy a smorgasbord lunch at the Bird-in- single occupancy), you get transportation in a modern bus, two Hand Restaurant. nights lodging in the Tropicana Atlantic City hotel, a dinner and two hot breakfasts, plus a $20 casino bonus. The cost is $110 for Club members and $117 for non-members, and includes lunch, show, transportation, tax and driver and On your own in this tourist location you can also take in a show restaurant gratuities. and enjoy the famous boardwalk. Sign up at Saturday Afternoon Live (SAL) from 1:30-3 p.m. in Contact Sue Sandler at (240-242-3742) for more information and Clubhouse II. No refunds will be made after Saturday, June a reservation. 30, unless a replacement is made. For more information, call Joe Parker at (301-598-3457) or Sylvia Pachenker at (301-598- 5325). Attention, Travelers! Sept. All Leisure World travelers please note that no group on travel can park more than 12 vehicles overnight/long-term 16 “Turn Me Loose” at Arena Stage in the Clubhouse II parking lot. Also, parking overnight/ LWAAAC hosts a trip to see the play, “Turn Me Loose,” long-term is at the owner’s own risk. at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. The play is an intimate and no-holds- barred tribute to Dick Gregory’s life as a comic genius, civil rights activist and unapologetic provocateur. Tickets are $60 per person and includes Eyre bus transportation (checks payable to LWAAAC). Tickets may be purchased by placing a check in the LWAAAC mail slot in the Clubhouse I E&R Office or purchased at the LWAAAC meeting on Wednesday, June 6. Guaranteed seating at Arena Stage requires that tickets be paid by Friday, Aug. 10. All residents are welcome. For more information, contact Juanita Sealy-Williams at (301-822- 4531).

June 1, 2018 Leisure World News | 51 52 | Leisure World News June 1, 2018 June 1, 2018 Leisure World News | 53 SPORTS, GAMES & Scoreboards ■■Pickleball Club ■■Golf Club Pickleball Club Holds May Golf Results Compiled by Rita Molyneaux

Beginner’s Clinics May 8, 2018 May 15, 2018 by Susan N. Crawford Beginner’s Clinics 9-Hole Ladies 9-Hole Ladies For those beginners Step Aside Scramble Low Net and Low Putts n April 22, 20 residents that want to become more 1. (tie) Clara Brincefield, Barbara Tournament came to the Pickleball skillful and confident before O Rushing, Lois Kutun, 43 Low Net Club’s beginner’s clinic to learn joining the regular Club (tie) Mary Lee Amato, Patti Howlin, 1. Doris DeSantis, 30 to play pickleball. players, the Club has special Joan Sumner, Janet Danziger, 43 2. Dee Smiley, 31 The clinic was held by USA playing sessions on Tuesdays Pickleball Association Ambas- from 4-5:30 p.m. solely for 3. (tie) Doris DeSantis, Lois Falck, 3. Pat O’Connor, 32 sador Gary Lyst at the pickle- beginners. Christine Petersen, 45 ball courts. A complete list of scheduled (tie) Brenda Curtis-Heiken, Low Putts Clinic participants learned Club playing sessions is posted Betty Devers, Mary Wells, Helen 1. Connie Park, 15 putts the basic pickleball forehand in the cabinet at the pickleball Montanaro, 45 2. (tie) Janet Danziger, 18 putts and backhand ground strokes, courts. (tie) Kay Heier, 18 putts the serve, court positioning Those who could not May 9, 2018 (tie) Mary Wells, 18 putts during a game and scoring. attend this beginner’s clinic MISGA at Home By the end of the clinic, but want to learn to play Hobbit’s Glen and Manor attendees were competing in pickleball should contact Club 1. Doug Allston, Pam Mulcahy, games among the group. president Donna Leonard at Semoon Chang, Ash Sufi, 112 Once they learn the pick- ([email protected]) or 2. Jack Frensilli, David Derheim, leball basics, new players are (301-598-4181) and register for Mary Ko, Tony Marotta, 115 welcome to begin play with the the next beginner’s clinic. 3. John Lam, Howard Rosenthal, Bob advanced-beginner and inter- The next beginner’s clinic Hudson, Randy Maddox, 118 mediate Club players at any will be scheduled when at least 4. Sperry Storm, CJ Meyers, Joe scheduled Club playing session. 12 residents have registered. Powell, Fred Chiccone, 119

May 10, 2018 18-Hole Two Lady Team Odd/Even 1. Adrienne Tobin, KC Choi, 65 2. (tie) Susan Kim, Pam Mulcahy, 70 Photo by Leisure World News (tie) Kazue Waller, Sue Heyman, 70

■■Duplicate Bridge Club Pickleball Club members enjoy a round of play on the courts. Photo by Susan N. Crawford ■■Tennis Club June 25: Newcomer June 7: Next Meeting Duplicate Bridge by Alfonso Holston days and Thursdays from 9:30-11 a.m. Resumes he recent rainy weather The courts are available at by Jerry Miller T has delayed the start of the other times for any resident. To Tennis Club’s outdoor programs, make private reservations, call he Duplicate Bridge Club’s newcomer duplicate bridge but they are alive and well. Sue Sandler, president, at (240- T sessions resume on Monday, June 25, at 6:45 p.m. in The Club’s round robin days 242-3742). Let Sandler also Clubhouse I. are Tuesdays and Fridays from know of any issues at the tennis As usual, the hands will be pre-dealt and a printout of the 9:30-11 a.m. Come out and play courts. hands will be available at the conclusion of the session. Experi- round robin if you feel that your The Club has its annual pizza enced duplicate players will be present to answer questions and game needs a little work. Come party on Wednesday, June 13, provide pointers on request. out and swing and laugh. It is a from 5-7 p.m. on the Clubhouse All bridge players as well as their partners are welcome to ball of fun. I lanai. Anyone who wishes to participate in this popular and enjoyable pastime. Coming as a Advance play is for the attend should contact Laurie pair is preferred, but singles will be matched up as possible. A slightly more confident tennis Burdick at (240-558-4454). charge of $2 per person will be collected at each session. player. Come out and see just The next Club meeting is on To aid in planning and forming partnerships if necessary, how good your game is. Advance Thursday, June 7, at 7 p.m. in RSVP by Thursday, June 21, to Aaron Navarro at (abn123@ play days are Sundays, Wednes- Clubhouse II. netzero.net) or Nadyne Cheary at ([email protected]). 54 | Leisure World News June 1, 2018 ■■Tuesday and Friday Duplicate Bridge ■■Wednesday Night Chicago Bridge Compiled by Jerry Miller Compiled by Abigail Murton

Duplicate Bridge sessions are Tuesday and Friday evenings at 7 p.m. May 9, 2018 May 16, 2018 in Clubhouse I. All residents or property owners are invited to play. If you need a partner, please call Shirley Light at (301-598-6611) at 1. Dottie Donnelly and Dottie Hurley, 1. Abigail Murton and Doug Brasse, least 24 hours before the game. 3,950 5,910 2. Bruce McKay and Jack Looney, 2. Joe Boland and Ann Boland, 5,260 For all games, Flight A includes all players. Flight B includes only 3,710 3. Dottie Donnelly and Dottie Hurley, ACBL member pairs, each with less than 1,000 master points. 3. Abigail Murton and Doug Brasse, 4,580 3,550 4. Norm Salenger and Linda Mihm, Tuesday, May 8, 2018 4. Joe Boland and Ann Boland, 3,510 4,040 North-South ■■Thursday Afternoon Ladies Bridge Flight A 1. Jerry Miller – Gerald Lerner Compiled by Jackie Harrell 2. Howard Tash – James Wisman May 10, 2018 May 17, 2018 3. Ann Ruth Volin – Stephan Billstein 1. Michele Frome, 3,090 1. Bernice Star, 4,170 4. Hanna Schepps – Marlys Moholt 2. Evelyn Armstrong, 2,680 2. Evelyn Armstrong, 3,540 3. Vicky Shaz, 2,300 3. Betty Buttell, 3,060 Flight B 1. Ann Ruth Volin – Stephan Billstein 2. Rosmarie Suitor – Maida ■■Friday Bridge Crocicchia Compiled by Betti Goodman East-West May 4, 2018 Flight A 1. Helen Montanaro, 3,390 3. Mort Faber, 2,480 1. Patti Anschutz – Robert Kerr 2. Joyce Fischer, 2,730 4. Len Bosin, 2,330 2. Aaron Navarro – Sue Swift 3. Howard Brewer – Joe Boland 4. Abigail Murton – Dora Levin Chairworks Plus Friday, May 11, 2018 Furniture Service Leisure World Women North-South East-West  Antique Restoration Veterans Group Flight A Flight A  Furniture Repair PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING 1. (tie) Diane Keiper – Mel Schloss 1. Susan Weiss – Sue Swift  Chair Gluing OUR GROUP 1. (tie)Thomas Leahy – Doris 2. Nancy Gordon – Joan Marie Perschau Thomas There are no fees to join; Serving the just a willingness to share Leisure World Community your experiences with Flight B for over 30 years others who have served our 1. Thomas Leahy – Doris Perschau country, earning the title of 2. Stephan Billstein – James Cowie Rick Sussman Veteran! We’d love to have you join us! Tuesday, May 15, 2018 301-502-0018 410-795-9147 Barbra Long Dottie Chanil North-South East-West 301-438-3427 301-871-1513 Flight A Flight A 1. Stephan Billstein – Bernice Felix 1. Susan Weiss – Sue Swift 2. Aaron Navarro – Marlys Moholt 2. Norman Salenger – Doris Perschau 3. Wendy Morrison – Saul Penn 3. (tie) Doug Brasse – Merrill Stern 4. Marilyn Rubinstein – Stanley 3. (tie) Jerry Miller – Gerald Lerner Rosen Flight B Flight B 2. Abigail Murton – Dora Levin 2. Marilyn Rubinstein – Stanley Rosen Friday, May 18, 2018 North-South East-West Flight A Flight A 1. Alan Ferraro – Liz Ferraro 1. Lorraine Hegel – Saul Penn 2. Mel Schloss – Barry Lubin 2. Ted Michos – Sue Swift 3. Rosmarie Suitor – Shirley Light 3. James Cowie – Stephan Billstein 4. Aaron Navarro – Judith Perrier 4. Nancy Gordon – Joan Marie Thomas

Flight B 1. Ted Michos – Sue Swift 2. James Cowie – Stephan Billstein

June 1, 2018 Leisure World News | 55 ■■Chess Club Chess and Ties Make the Man by Bernie Ascher declared Oct. 18 the “Day of figures are lacking, the Cravat.” On that holiday, annual U.S. produc- uch speculation exists many statues and horses in tion was roughly 25 M about the origin of the Croatia may be seen wearing million a few years necktie. Historians say that red ties. ago. The value of sales 4,000 years ago in ancient In England, the debonair declined from $1.8 Egypt, pharaohs wore ties Beau Brummel, who had billion in 1995, a peak with precious stones to ward a great impact on men’s year, to $418 million off evil spirits and bad luck. fashions and is credited with in 2009, according to In China, when the first inventing the modern day a 2016 New York Post Emperor Qin Shi Huang died men’s suit, wore an ascot article entitled “Let’s in 210 B.C., he was buried in a and popularized neckwear in face it, the tie is dead.” tomb with statues of soldiers England and other countries. Ties are not (the famous Terracotta Army), He had “a large hand in the required to play chess who were to serve him in the invention of the modern cut at Leisure World. afterlife. These soldiers wore tie,” according to a fashion Most Club members elaborate neckwear tucked website. wear open collars. into their armor, perhaps to In Iran, publicly wearing One member, however, often president Bernie Ascher at prevent irritation from their neckties is effectively banned, wins when he wears a suit and (301-598-8577). armor and to protect them according to Radio Free tie, perhaps intimidating the ANSWER: White moves from the cold. Europe Radio Liberty. “There opposition. the Queen to h8, checking the Croatia, however, takes is no written law against ties, In the game pictured on this King, and forcing the King credit for the origin of the but they are frowned upon page, White can win in two to move to f7. White’s Queen modern tie. During the Thirty under Iran’s strict Islamic moves. Do you see it? then captures the Rook at g7. Years War (1618-1648), dress code. Shopkeepers The answer follows the Checkmate. French King Louis XIII hired tend to sell them under the usual reminder that the So, do not wait for Cravat Croatian mercenaries to fight counter.” Chess Club meets on Monday, Day. Do not wait for casual against the Habsburg dynasty. About 60 percent of men’s Wednesday and Friday from Friday. Do not wait for the They wore red cloths ties sold in the U.S. are sold 1-4 p.m. in Clubhouse II. For extinction of ties. Play chess around their necks to tie to women. Although recent further information, call Club now! their jackets. According to one story, the cloths were bandanas given by girls to their men when they went to Trust your doctor with your eyes, trust Eyeland with your eyewear war, as a sign of their loyalty. Impressed by this new piece of clothing, which was more comfortable and stylish than the bulky, ruffled collars worn by the French, King Louis named the neckwear “La Cravate.” He adopted it himself, encouraged Frenchmen to wear it and started a new era in fashion. Croatia celebrates the invention of the tie as an official national holiday. The holiday started on Oct. 18, “I got my glasses at Eyeland “ I purchased my glasses at “Eyeland is great. Bob Is 2003, when a gigantic red and love the selection and Eyeland and saved $200 over knowledgeable and friendly.” cravat was tied around the service. “ my doctor’s price.” ancient Roman amphitheater in Pula, a UNESCO World Heritage Site alongside the Adriatic Sea. The largest tie in the world according to the Guinness $150 OFF Book of World Records, it 301-871-6454 was 808 meters long and 25 A PAIR OF meters wide, weighing 450 Family Owned and Operated kg, with a knot 21 meters high 13808 Georgia Ave. 1 mile south of LW PRESCRIPTION GLASSES and built in five days from 9,015 square meters of red fabric. In 2008, the Croatian Serving LW For Over 30 Years Parliament unanimously

56 | Leisure World News June 1, 2018 ■■10-Pin Bowling League Winter League’s First Place Team Isn’t ‘Half’ Bad by Rita Mastrorocco Top scores for the week of May Scratch Series Women – Jessica Stephens, 163 pins 11 are: Ruth Sentelle, 499 pins Scratch Game Women – he league thanks all the Scratch Game – Hooks N Handicap Game Women – Chris Porter, 179 pins T bowlers who made the Curves, 698 pins Ruth Sentelle, 259 pins Scratch Series Women – 2017-2018 winter bowling Scratch Series – Hooks N Handicap Series Women – Chris Porter, 508 pins season a great success. Curves, 2,003 pins Julie Thomas, 706 pins Handicap Game Women – The league was based on Handicap Game – C.A.S.H., Rita Mastrorocco, 248 pins handicaps with 950 pins Top scores for the week of Handicap Series Women – averages for the Handicap Series May 18 are: Cathy Flinchbaugh, 687 pins bowlers ranging – C.A.S.H., 2,733 Scratch Game – Hooks N from 93 to 181. pins Curves, 711 pins You do not need to be a The final winter High Average Scratch Series – Wild good bowler to join. Come league standings Men – Steve Hays, Things, 1,992 pins and join us for fellowship, fun as of May 18 are: 181 pins Handicap Game – Hooks N and easy exercise. There is no 1. Half and Half Scratch Game Curves, 948 pins long-term commitment. 2. Wild Things Men – Parker Handicap Series – The summer league 3. Winners Schaffel, 230 pins C.A.S.H., 2,691 pins bowls every Friday morning 4. Just One More Scratch Series High Average Men – Steve with practice starting at 5. Hooks N Curves Men – Chuck Martinez, 590 Hays, 181 pins 9:50 a.m. at Bowl America, 6. C.A.S.H. pins Scratch Game Men – 1101 Clopper Road in 7. Pin Busters Handicap Game Men – George Izumi, 211 pins Gaithersburg. 8. Rolling Rocks Parker Schaffel, 293 pins Scratch Series Men – Steve The cost for the three 9. Pterosaurs Handicap Series Men – Mueller, 570 pins games of bowling, the use of 10. Huggers Parker Schaffel, 775 pins Handicap Game Men – bowling shoes and balls and 11. Lightnin Strikes High Average Women – Roger Grivois, 248 pins unlimited cups of coffee is 12. Guttersnipes Jessica Stephens, 162 pins Handicap Series Men – only $10. 13. Fighting Irish Scratch Game Women – Clayton Lewis, 746 pins If interested, call Rita at 14. Optimist Ruth Sentelle, 201 pins High Average Women – (301-814-9196).

Sports, Games & Scoreboards In Brief Bid Whist: Do you know what Sport the Kitty, Boston Time and (301-438-7892) or Flora Wolf at (301-598-5807) to join as a substi- Rise and Fly all mean? If you like to play Bid Whist, then meet us tute or regular bowler. on Mondays at 6 p.m. in the Clubhouse II Pantry Room. Questions: Jigsaw Puzzle: There is a jigsaw puzzle table in the Clubhouse Call Jessie at (314-374-4501). II lobby. Feel free to work on it at your leisure. Bocce: Games are played on the first and second Fridays Mah Jong: Learn how to play Mah Jong. Call (301-598-3438). of the month at 10 a.m. at the bocce court, located outside the Ping Pong: Get healthy exercise and camaraderie playing ping Clubhouse I Terrace Room restaurant. The game is easy to learn, pong. The club meets every Wednesday and Friday, from 1-3 p.m., with no special skills required. There is no sign up; just show up in Clubhouse II multi-purpose room. Drop in anytime during that (weather-permitting). period. Some experience preferred. If interested, call Julie Friedman Bridge: at (301-598-5424). • Tuesday and Friday Duplicate Bridge games are at 7 p.m. Pinochle Players: Experienced Pinochle players wanted. We in Clubhouse I. New players with partners are welcome. Have fun. play Mondays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Clubhouse II. If interested, Win masterpoints. Questions? Call Nadyne at (301-598-5677). call (301-775-7238) or (301-598-7064). If you are interested in • The Wednesday Night Chicago Bridge Group is looking learning, you are welcome to observe. for new members. The group meets every Wednesday in Club- Poker: house I. Play begins promptly at 6:45 p.m. Bring a partner and be • Poker Game openings are available at the Greens, Thursdays ready for a few hours of friendly games. Questions? Call Doug at 7-10 p.m. No prior experience necessary. If interested, call Marcel at (301-448-8708). (240-486-6205). • Men’s Bridge seeks players. We meet Mondays and Thurs- • Men’s Poker is seeking new members. Play is daily, beginning days at 12:30 p.m. in Clubhouse II. No partner needed. Please, no around 9 a.m. in the Game Room in Clubhouse II. beginners. • Play Poker Monday and Thursday, 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Club- • Thursday Ladies Bridge welcomes more card players. If house II Game Room. We play hi/low only (two winners). Call (301- interested, call Jackie Harrell at (301-598-4341). 598-4331) or (301-434-6823) or come observe. Cribbage: We meet for 150 minutes of competitive fellowship Scrabble: Please join us at Clubhouse II on Tuesdays at Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. in Clubhouse II. We have cards and cribbage 12:30 p.m. for a game of Scrabble. Boards are available. Call Radha boards, and would be pleased to teach you the game. It is a mixture Pillai at (301-438-1223) if you are interested in playing. of rummy and pinochle and is pure fun. (We do not even keep Indoor Pool Volleyball: Experienced players are welcome score.) For more information, call George at (301-598-9747) or Bill to join a competitive game in the social pool at Clubhouse II at (301-598-7270). We look forward to seeing you. on Mondays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. Basic volleyball skills are Duckpin Bowling: Join us for the Duckpin Mixed Bowling required. For beginners, social games are Wednesdays, Fridays and League Mondays at 12:30 p.m. at White Oak Bowling Lanes (11207 Saturdays at 3 p.m. If you don’t have a yearly indoor pool pass, a $3 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring). We need bowlers of all skill ticket good for one pool session may be purchased at the Clubhouse levels and will welcome you into our enthusiastic group. We carpool II E&R office. Email Laurie Burdick at ([email protected]) with regularly, so non-drivers need not stay away. Call Grace White at questions.

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June 1, 2018 Leisure World News | 59 CLASSES & Seminars Sign-up will be taken for newly advertised classes beginning training is introduced and cultivate a peaceful mind in on the Tuesday after the date of the edition of Leisure World basic holistic lifestyle habits the face of life’s stresses and News in which it appears. All sign ups begin at 8:30 a.m. in either discussed. challenges. Clubhouse I or II as noted in the class description. Residents can Instructor Robin M. This class is designed for register for themselves and two other residents. Please bring your Hartman, C-IAYT, CHHC, RYT, individuals with some ability Leisure World ID. PTA, is licensed to perform to get up and down off the If required enrollment is not met five days prior to the start date, physical therapy in the state of floor and can be adapted the class will be cancelled. Maryland. She is also a certified according to the need of ***Please note fees for non-residents: add $10 for 1-6 holistic health coach, registered the practitioner. Beginners session classes and $20 for classes of 7 or more sessions. yoga teacher, and certified and ongoing students are Payment can be made by check or credit card (MasterCard, yoga therapist. She will answer welcome. Bring a yoga mat or VISA or Discover); no cash is accepted. Checks must be made questions after class or can be blanket to the first class. payable to Leisure World of Maryland Corp. Please sign up in reached at (240-350-8820). Class meets Wednesdays, advance of the starting date of the class since instructors need to Class meets Mondays, June 27-Aug. 29 and/or know how many will participate. Note: Registration will not June 25-Aug. 27, 11 a.m.-noon Saturdays, June 23-Aug. 25, be accepted nor refunds issued after the completion of or 2-3 p.m. (No class July 2 or 9-10 a.m. Fee: $80/1 day, two sessions! Aug. 6.) Choose the time that $140/2 days per week. Leisure World does not discriminate on the basis of race, suits your schedule. Fee per Register at Clubhouse I. color, national or ethnic origin in admission policies, education session: $100. Register at policies or programs. Clubhouse II. NEW – Ba Duan: This is the world’s oldest exercise for EDUCATION director of Caminito Amigo, an NEW – Chair Yoga with seniors and those who need Argentine tango community. Robin, Wednesdays: Age to restore a normal, optimum ¡Habla Conmigo! Parte 2, Class meets Mondays, June well. Prevent or diminish the state of health. Participants a CLL course: Using the text 11-July 16, 3-4 p.m. Fee: $77. chronic degenerative disease will learn to combine joint “Spanish is Fun,” participants Register at Clubhouse I. processes that frequently movement and breathing learn how to speak Spanish and accompany aging. Gentle, to improve balance and to about the culture of the Span- yet effective, movements augment core strength. ish-speaking world. EXERCISE done while sitting in a chair. Limited enrollment. The class is taught by Increase joint mobility, Class meets Mondays, Leisure World resident Judy NEW – Zumba Gold with Denny – Mondays or balance, flexibility, strength, July 1-Sept. 10, 4-5 p.m. Fee: Frumkin and meets Tuesdays, tone, circulation of blood and $20. Register at Club- June 5-Aug. 14 (no class Fridays: This program was designed for the older active lymph, and improve breathing. house II. July 17), 1-2:30 p.m. Fee: $15. Optional standing balance Register at Clubhouse I. adult, a person who has not been exercising in a long time exercises included. Relaxing Move It or Lose It: Enjoy or individuals who may be and fun! Mindfulness training dancing to the rhythm of a ¡Habla Conmigo! Parte 3, is introduced and basic holistic beat? These aerobic exercises a CLL course: Using the text limited physically. The biggest difference between Zumba Gold lifestyle habits discussed. will keep you moving and up “Spanish is Fun,” participants Instructor Robin M. on your feet. learn how to speak Spanish and and Zumba Basic is that Zumba Gold is done at a much lower Hartman, C-IAYT, CHHC, RYT, Movements are designed about the culture of the Span- PTA, is licensed to perform to promote cardiovascular ish-speaking world. intensity. It is just as much fun, just not as fast! Zumba physical therapy in the state of health while having fun. The class is taught by Maryland. She is also a certified Warm up and cool down are Leisure World resident Judy Gold utilizes the same great Latin styles of music and dance holistic health coach, registered designed to strengthen and Frumkin and meets Tuesdays, yoga teacher, and certified tone. June 5-Aug. 14 (no class July that are used in the Zumba basic program. Class meets yoga therapist. She will answer Questions? Contact Betty 17), 10-11 a.m. Fee: $15. questions after class or can be Smith, Certified Group Register at Clubhouse I. June 25-Aug. 13, 10:30 a.m. or Fridays, June 29-Aug. 17, 1 p.m. reached at (240-350-8820). Exercise Instructor, at Fee: $50 for one day; $95 Class meets Wednesdays, (301-598-4245). DANCE for two days. Register at July 11-Sept. 5, 2-3 p.m. (No Class meets Wednesdays, Clubhouse II. class Aug. 8.) Fee: $100. June 13-July 25 (no class INSTRUCTION Register at Clubhouse II. July 4), 4-5 p.m. Fee: $29. NEW – Chair Yoga with Register at Clubhouse II. Argentine Tango for Robin, Mondays: Age well. NEW – Gentle Yoga Tango Lovers: This class Prevent or diminish the chronic – Wednesdays and Satur- Mild Exercise with will teach the fundamentals of degenerative disease processes days with Marilyn: Yoga is a Shirley: All exercises, Argentine tango. It is for begin- that frequently accompany holistic system that combines seated or standing, are led by ners, but is also for those who aging. Gentle, yet effective, movement, posture, breath, instructor Shirley Lloyd. want to improve their basic movements done while sitting and relaxation techniques Class meets Tuesdays, elements of the dance. Topics in a chair. Increase joint to improve overall health June 5-July 10, and Wednes- include the embrace, commu- mobility, balance, flexibility, and well-being physically, days, June 6-July 18, nication, walking with style, strength, tone, circulation of mentally, and spiritually. 11-11:45 a.m. (No class July and musicality. No partner is blood and lymph, and improve A consistent yoga practice 4.) You can take the class on required. Dancing or leath- breathing. Optional standing has been shown to increase Tuesdays or Wednesdays; er-soled shoes are preferred. balance exercises included. mobility, strength, and flexi- or sign up for both days. The instructor, Julia Elena, is Relaxing and fun! Mindfulness bility, and to provide skills to Fee: $36, one day per 60 | Leisure World News June 1, 2018 week; $60 for both days. tone from this cardio class. Aqua Fit with Shirley: yoga stretches that focus on Register at Clubhouse II. Dumbbells are used, although This unique class blends the balance and posture. they are not required, and are best of both worlds using water Class meets Wednesdays, Senior Sneakers: Get available for purchase from aerobics and yoga. Water June 6-July 18 (no class up and go with a safe, heart- the instructor. aerobics is done in the lap pool July 4), from 1-2 p.m. Fee: healthy cardio workout that Class meets Tuesdays, for 30 minutes, focusing on $36, 1 day per week; $60, is gentle on the joints. The June 5-July 10, and Thurs- cardio and strength. The class when taken with one day workout includes easy-to- days, June 7-July 12, 11 a.m.- then moves to the social warm of another water class. follow low-impact moves and noon. You can take the class water pool and finishes up with Register at Clubhouse II. upper-body strength training. on Tuesdays or Thursdays; Have fun and move to the or sign up for both days. music through a variety of Fee: $36, one day per exercises designed to increase week; $60 for both days. THE INTER-FAITH CHAPEL your cardio fitness level, Register at Clubhouse II. strength, range of movement, and activities for daily living. Non-impact Fusion with Bring your hand-held weights Beth: This class is held in You are invited to join and work at your own pace. the round leisure pool (warm Class meets Mondays water). Dance, yoga poses, us each week for (with Shirley), June 4-July 9, and cardio movements are all Sunday worship and Thursdays (with Sue), fused together to give students services held at June 7-July 12, 9-9:45 a.m. an awesome, fun class. Partic- You can take the class on ipants will improve their 9:00 am and 11:00 am. Mondays or Thursdays, or posture, balance, flexibility sign up for both days. Fee: and muscle strength. We are an inclusive $36, one day per week; Class meets Tuesdays, Christian congregation $60 for both days. June 5-July 10, and Thurs- Register at Clubhouse II. days, June 7-July 12, 1-2 p.m. celebrating diversity You can take the class on and seeking unity. Tuesdays or Thursdays; or sign up for both days. WATER EXERCISE Visit www.inter-faithchapel.org Fee: $36, one day per Water Exercise with for upcoming events. week; $60 for both days. 3680 South Leisure World Boulevard Nancy: Participants will Register at Clubhouse II. gain strength, stamina and 301-598-5312

June 1, 2018 Leisure World News | 61 62 | Leisure World News June 1, 2018 CALENDAR of Events Friday, June 1 10:00 a.m. CLL Course: Habla Clubhouse I Conmigo Part II 8:00 a.m. Spring Community Walk 10:00 a.m. En Avant: French in Dial 301-598-1313 10:00 a.m. Food for Life Class Action Class for Beginners 1:30 p.m. Any Level Watercolor Art 11:15 a.m. En Avant: French in for recorded Daily Events Class Action Class for Intermediates 3:00 p.m. Hispanos de Leisure 1:00 p.m. Watercolor Techniques World - Games Art Class 7:00 p.m. Friday Duplicate Bridge 1:00 p.m. CLL Course: Habla Meetings of the LWCC Board of Directors, Clubhouse II Conmigo Part I Executive Committee and Advisory 1:00 p.m. Zumba Gold Class 5:00 p.m. Lawn Bowling Club 1:00 p.m. Ping Pong Club 7:00 p.m. Duplicate Bridge Committees 1:00 p.m. Chess Club 7:00 p.m. Trivia Group Community Planning Physical Properties 1:00 p.m. Friday Bridge Clubhouse II June 11, 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse I June 12, 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse II 1:00 p.m. Zumba Gold Class 9:30 a.m. Beginner and Advanced 6:00 p.m. JRLW Reform Service Tai Chi Class Education and Recreation Restaurant and Dinner 11:00 a.m. Mild Exercise Class June 5, 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse I June 18, 10:00 a.m., Clubhouse I 11:00 a.m. Water Exercise Class Emergency Preparedness Security and Transportation Saturday, June 2 12:30 p.m. Scrabble Group June 7, 9:30 a.m., Sullivan Room June 14, 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse I Clubhouse I 1:00 p.m. Non-Impact Fusion 8:30 a.m. League of Women Voters Water Exercise Class Golf and Greens Technology Annual Meeting 1:30 p.m. Comedy and Humor Club June 8, 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse I June 5, 10:00 a.m., Sullivan Room 9:00 a.m. American Needlepoint 7:00 p.m. Camera Club Government Affairs Tennis & Pickleball Guild (ANG) June 11, 2:00 p.m., Sullivan Room June 6, 1:30 a.m., Clubhouse I 10:00 a.m. Open Studio Wednesday, June 6 Landscape Clubhouse II Clubhouse I June 14, 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse II 9:15 a.m. JRLW Abbreviated 10:00 a.m. Express Yourself in Sabbath Service Drawing and Painting Art Class 1:00 p.m. Computer Center 11:00 a.m. Short Story Group LWCC Board of Directors Monitors Meeting 12:00 p.m. NA’AMAT RBZ Club June 26, 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse I 2:00 p.m. Going It Alone Club: 1:00 p.m. Painting and Miniatures: The meeting airs on July 2, 4 and 6 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on channel 974. Social/Video Oils, Acrylics and Alkyds Art LWCC Executive Committee 6:00 p.m. LGBT PRIDE Class June 15, 9:30 a.m., Sullivan Room Celebration 2:00 p.m. Book Club Network – The meeting airs on June 20, 21 and 22 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on channel 974. African Heritage Sunday, June 3 2:00 p.m. Supervised Bridge Class Meeting times and locations subject to change. Clubhouse I 6:30 p.m. Kiwanis Club Dinner 6:00 p.m. Lions Club: Good2Go 6:45 p.m. Chicago Bridge Brass Quintet 7:30 p.m. Fun and Fancy Theatre Clubhouse II Group: Dinner Leisure World Mutual Meetings 2:30 p.m. Fireside Forum: Andrew Clubhouse II June 4 June 12 Och on America’s First Ladies 11:00 a.m. Mild Exercise Class Mutual 9 Board Mutual 16 Board 7:00 p.m. Baby Boomer Club: 1:00 p.m. Chess Club 10:00 a.m., Sullivan Room 9:30 a.m., Sullivan Room Game Night 1:00 p.m. Ping Pong Club Mutual 19A Board 1:00 p.m. Aqua Fit Class June 5 Monday, June 4 Mutual 18 Board 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse II 2:00 p.m. Chair Yoga Class Mutual 7 Annual Clubhouse I 4:00 p.m. LWAAAC General 1:30 p.m., Sullivan Room 2:00 p.m., Clubhouse I 9:15 a.m. Stretch, Tone and Meeting Mutual 6B Board Strength Training Class 2:00 p.m., Mutual June 13 10:30 a.m. Beginner Stretch, Tone Thursday, June 7 June 6 Mutual 11 Annual and Strength Class Clubhouse I Mutual 8 Board 2:00 p.m., Clubhouse I Mutual 25 Board 1:00 p.m. Paintbrush and Knife Art 9:15 a.m. Stretch, Tone and 10:00 a.m., Sullivan Room Class Strength Training Class Mutual 20B Annual 7:00 p.m., Sullivan Room 1:00 p.m. CLL General Meeting 10:00 a.m. Painting for Everyone 7:00 p.m., Clubhouse II June 14 1:30 p.m. LW Chorale Art Class June 7 Mutual 12 Board 2:00 p.m. CLL Program: Norman 10:00 a.m. ALL Class: Exploring Mutual 27 Board 1:00 p.m., Sullivan Room Brewer on Domestic Terrorism Ultra-Orthodox Judaism 7:00 p.m. Bingo 10:30 a.m. Beginner Stretch, Tone 10:00 a.m., Community Room Clubhouse II and Strength Training Class Meeting times and locations subject to change. 9:00 a.m. Senior Sneakers 10:30 a.m. Essential Tremor Group 10:00 a.m. Clipper Workshop 11:00 a.m. Writers Workshop 1:00 p.m. CLL Course: Coping with 11:00 a.m. CLL Course: 10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold Class 12:30 p.m. Ladies Bridge Your Digital Camera and Computer Biographies of Controversial 11:00 a.m. Chair Yoga Class 1:00 p.m. Oils and Acrylics Art 1:00 p.m. Non-Impact Fusion Famous People 12:30 p.m. Men’s Bridge Class Water Exercise Class 1:30 p.m. Any Level Watercolor 1:00 p.m. Chess Club 6:00 p.m. Lawn Bowling Club 1:30 p.m. JRLW Movie: “Bombshell: Art Class 2:00 p.m. Line Dance Class Clubhouse II The Hedy Lamarr Story” 3:00 p.m. Hispanos de LW: Games 2:00 p.m. Chair Yoga Class 9:00 a.m. Senior Sneakers Class 6:00 p.m. Lawn Bowling Club 5:00 p.m. AIM Program: Memphis 3:00 p.m. Line Dance Class 9:30 a.m. Beginner and Advanced 7:00 p.m. Tennis Club Gold 4:00 p.m. Ba Duan Class Tai Chi Class 7:00 p.m. Friday Duplicate Bridge 10:00 a.m. Stitching Group Friday, June 8 Clubhouse II Tuesday, June 5 11:00 a.m. Water Exercise Class Clubhouse I 10:00 a.m. Chinese Club Clubhouse I 12:30 p.m. Men’s Bridge 10:00 a.m. Drawing Clinic Art 1:00 p.m. Ping Pong Club 9:00 a.m. Blood Pressure Testing 1:00 p.m. Gilbert and Sullivan Class 1:00 p.m. Chess Club 9:30 a.m. Any Medium Art Class Group 10:00 a.m. Food for Life Class 1:00 p.m. Friday Bridge

June 1, 2018 Leisure World News | 63 1:00 p.m. Zumba Gold Class Clubhouse II Wednesday, June 13 6:00 p.m. Lawn Bowling Club 6:00 p.m. Academy of Music 9:00 a.m. Senior Sneakers Class Clubhouse I 7:00 p.m. Democratic Club: Piano Recital 10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold Class 9:00 a.m. Gentle Yoga Class Gubernatorial Debate 12:30 p.m. Men’s Bridge 10:00 a.m. Express Yourself in Clubhouse II Saturday, June 9 1:00 p.m. Chess Club Drawing and Painting Art Class 9:00 a.m. Senior Sneakers Clubhouse I 4:00 p.m. Ba Duan Class 1:00 p.m. Painting and Miniatures: 9:30 a.m. Beginner and Advanced 9:00 a.m. Gentle Yoga Class Oils, Acrylics and Alkyds Art Tai Chi Class 10:00 a.m. Open Studio Tuesday, June 12 Class 9:30 a.m. Quilters Group Clubhouse II Clubhouse I 1:00 p.m. Low Vision Support 11:00 a.m. Water Exercise Class 9:15 a.m. JRLW Service 9:30 a.m. Any Medium Art Class Group 12:30 p.m. Men’s Bridge 2:00 p.m. Going It Alone Club: 9:30 a.m. Garden Plot Group 2:00 p.m. LW Green 1:00 p.m. Non-Impact Fusion Social 10:00 a.m. CLL Course: Habla 2:30 p.m. Supervised Bridge Class Water Exercise Class 4:00 p.m. Academy of Music Conmigo Part II 5:00 p.m. Tennis Club: Pizza Party 4:00 p.m. Model Railroad Club Piano Recital 10:00 a.m. En Avant: French in 6:45 p.m. Chicago Bridge Action Beginners Clubhouse II Friday, June 15 Sunday, June 10 11:15 a.m. En Avant: French in 11:00 a.m. Mild Exercise Class Clubhouse I Clubhouse I Action Intermediates 1:00 p.m. Chess Club 10:00 a.m. Drawing Clinic Art 10:00 a.m. Jewish War Veterans: 12:30 p.m. Ladies 9-Hole Golf 1:00 p.m. Ping Pong Club Class Sunday Brunch with Dr. Richard Lunch 1:00 p.m. Aqua Fit Water Class 10:00 a.m. Food for Life Class Reff 1:00 p.m. CLL Course: Habla 1:30 p.m. Stroke Support Group 10:00 a.m. Book Club Network – 4:00 p.m. Academy of Music Conmigo Part I 2:00 p.m. Chair Yoga Class Diversity Piano Recital 1:00 p.m. Watercolor Techniques 4:00 p.m. Move It or Lose It Class 10:00 a.m. Book Club Network – Clubhouse II Art Class 7:00 p.m. Lapidary Club: Diamond Bookies 2:00 p.m. Movie: “Lion” 1:00 p.m. Amateur Radio Club Cutting 12:15 p.m. Kiwanis Club 5:00 p.m. Lawn Bowling Club 7:30 p.m. Olney Concert Band 1:30 p.m. Any Level Watercolor Art Monday, June 11 7:00 p.m. Duplicate Bridge Class Clubhouse I 7:00 p.m. Trivia Group Thursday, June 14 3:00 p.m. Hispanos de LW: Movie 9:15 a.m. Stretch, Tone and Clubhouse II Clubhouse I 7:00 p.m. Friday Duplicate Bridge Strength Training Class 9:30 a.m. Beginner and Advanced 9:15 a.m. Stretch, Tone and Clubhouse II 10:00 a.m. Garden and Tai Chi Class Strength Training Class 1:00 p.m. Zumba Gold Environmental Club 11:00 a.m. Mild Exercise Class 10:00 a.m. Painting is for Everyone 1:00 p.m. Ping Pong Club 10:30 a.m. Beginner Stretch, Tone 11:00 a.m. Water Exercise Class Art Class 1:00 p.m. Chess Club and Strength Training Class 12:30 p.m. Scrabble Group 10:30 a.m. Beginner Stretch, Tone 1:00 p.m. Friday Bridge 1:00 p.m. Paintbrush and Knife 1:00 p.m. Non-Impact Fusion and Strength Training Class 7:00 p.m. “Tastfully Raunchy” with Art Class Water Exercise Class 12:30 p.m. Ladies Bridge Sandy and Richard Riccardi 1:30 p.m. LW Chorale 1:30 p.m. Comedy and Humor Club 1:00 p.m. Oils and Acrylics Art 2:00 p.m. CLL Program: Genetics 3:00 p.m. Parkinson’s Support Class and Cancer Research Group 3:00 p.m. Rossmoor Art Guild Leisure World News OF MARYLAND 7:00 p.m. Bingo 7:00 p.m. Vegetarian Society Education Program

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64 | Leisure World News June 1, 2018 EYRE Leisure World Travel Travel & Tour Department • (301) 598-1599 • Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:30 am-2 pm Reservations can be made Monday through Friday, 8:30 am-5 pm by calling 301-854-6600 #4 For more detailed itineraries, please see the Eyre Representative at the Eyre Leisure World Travel Office. DAY TRIPS U.S. Naval Academy & Harbor Cruise, MD U.S. Tennis Open, New York City Tues., 6/12, 8:45 am-5:35 pm ...... $115.00 per person Fri., 8/31, 5:30 am-11:55 pm ….$159.00 per person A 90-minute walking tour of the Naval Academy, lunch at the Drydock Trip includes: transportation and Ground Passes to all stadiums except the Restaurant, and free time in the Annapolis City Dock area before boarding the Arthur Ashe Stadium. Harbor Queen. “A Chorus Line,” Riverside Theatre, VA Cézanne Portraits, Wed., 9/12, 9:45 am-6:30 pm ...... $112.00 per person National Gallery of Art, DC Seventeen Broadway dancers auditioning for a spot on a chorus line describe Thurs., 6/21, 8:40 am-3:00 pm ...... $35.00 per person the events and their decision to become dancers. Lunch included. A day at this special exhibit of Cézanne’s portraits. Transportation only. Choptank River Cruise “Crab Feast” Bible Museum, Washington, DC Fri., 9/14, 8:45 am-7:15 pm ...... $109.00 per person Mon., 6/25, 9:05 am-3:00 pm ...... $60.00 per person On your 3-hour cruise aboard the Choptank River Queen enjoy steamed Trip includes: transportation and admission to the Museum. crabs, Maryland crab soup, fried chicken, clam strips, corn on the cob, coleslaw and desserts as you cruise down the Choptank River. "Mama Mia!," Toby’s, Columbia, MD Wed., 7/11, 10:00 am-4:00 pm ...... $98.00 per person Sunfest, Ocean City, MD A feel good show of our time! Includes: transportation, buffet lunch and show. Sat.,9/22, 7:45 am-9:00 pm ...... $60.00 per person Transportation only to this wonderful festival. Take in the view, food, bands "American Treasure Tour" and crafts at Ocean City Inlet. Mon., 7/16, 8:15 am-6:15 pm ...... $95.00 per person Take a 45-minute tram ride to see the most iconic collection of Americana you Thunderbird Airshow, Baltimore, MD will ever experience! Wander through the Music Room, view the dioramas Sat., 10/6, 11:00 am-5:45 pm ...... $122.00 per person On a 3-hour Inner Harbor Cruise, get a glimpse of the amazing skills and and see their brand new car exhibit. Soup and sandwich buffet included. capabilities of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Lunch include,d Hollywood Casino, WV Thurs., 7/19, 10:00 am-5:45 pm ...... $38.00 per person $15.00 slot play offer from casino. Transportation only. Spotlight On... "Songs of the Silver Screen," American Music Theatre, PA "Jesus," Sight & Sound, PA Sat., 9/22, 9:45 am-9:15 pm ...... $159.00 per person Sat., 7/28, 8:45 am-8:00 pm ...... $115.00 per person "Jesus" is the musical stage adventure about the most famous person Movie buffs of all ages will delight in this new production. Enjoy live to ever walk the earth, and the everyday people whose lives he changed performances from the AMT cast and band as they bring you the biggest forever. Lunch prior to the show at Hershey Farm Restaurant hits from movies past and present. Lunch prior to show at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. Trip includes: transportation, lunch and admission to show. Baltimore Aquatic Adventure Wed., 8/8, 8:45 am-6:00 pm ...... $95.00 per person MULTI-DAY TRIPS Start the day off at the Baltimore Aquarium (admission included). Then you Cape Cod, MA Ozark Mountain Spectacular have free time at the Harbor to grab lunch before boarding a Harbor Cruise July 22-26 Branson, MO (included in pricing) to finish out your day! Oct. 24-28 (fly/drive) Nova Scotia & Canada’s "Swing" the Musical, Dutch Apple Theatre, PA Maritimes Pennsylvania Grand Canyon, PA Wed., 8/15, 9:00 am-6:00 pm ...... $112.00 per person Aug. 10-18 Oct. 17-19 We’ll be jumpin’ and jivin’ with over 30 fabulous songs from the Big Band Era. The Ark Encounter Biltmore & Asheville, NC Trip includes: transportation, ticket to show and buffet lunch. Sept. 4-7 Nov. 25-29 Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty, NY Hudson Valley, NY The Dupont Holiday, DE Sat., 8/18, 7:15 am-11:00 pm ...... $113.00 per person Sept. 26-28 Dec. 6-7 Trip includes: deluxe Eyre motorcoach transportation, ferry tickets to Ellis Trains & Canaan, WV Greenbrier Resort, WV Island and Statue of Liberty and a $10 Cracker Barrel gift card. Oct. 1-3 Dec. 2-4 Museum of American Revolution, PA Reflections of Italy Nashville/Opryland, TN Tues., 8/21, 7:15 am-6:00 pm ...... $99.00 per person Oct. 10-19 Dec. 11-14 (fly/drive) Philadelphia was one of the crucial hubs of the American Revolution, which makes the city's Historic District the perfect place for its newest, all- encompassing museum. It’s an absolute treat for American history buffs! CRUISES Lunch is included at City Tavern. Royal Caribbean Canada & Royal Caribbean South Museum Loop, Washington, DC New England Caribbean Cruise Mon., 8/27, 8:40 am-3:00 pm ...... $35.00 per person Sept. 27-Oct. 6 Feb. 23-March 7 We will drop off at your choice of the Holocaust Memorial Museum (open at 10 a.m.), the National Portrait Gallery (open at 11:30 a.m.), and the American We can book any cruise line anywhere you want to cruise. Indian Museum (open at 10 a.m.). Transportation only. (All Trips depart from Clubhouse II) Some trips require a certain amount of walking. 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66 | Leisure World News June 1, 2018 for caregiver opportunities. Cooking fearing person. 18 years’ experience. 1707), (daystarhealthservices@ their spouses). Gold 4 Good is a and light cleaning can be provided. I have worked in a hospital for 10 gmail.com) Maryland licensed precious metals Live-in with a few days off per week years. Senior living homes–10 years. dealership, not a pawnshop or is preferred. Caregiver has Legal Nursing agency–seven years. Call ASSISTED LIVING private home-based business. If status and is a responsible hard Florence (240-595-7971). you decide to sell, I can buy your worker. Call at (443-794-5867). ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES - items at that time, but there is no CAREGIVER, CNA/GNA. I am Go to (www.wellnesstouch.biz). obligation. Call Bob, Gold 4 Good, HARD-WORKING CNA. Filipina, a caregiver CNA/GNA looking A safe, economical, peaceful and 8241 Georgia Ave., Ste. 100, Silver trustworthy, tender, loving, care for for private duty. I have 10 years’ clean home in the Olney – Cloverly Spring, MD 20910 (240-938-9694). my client. Does everything: errands, experience. References can be area. MD licensed since 2010. For a cooking, doctor’s appointments, provided when needed. Elizabeth consumer report, view (Caring.com). DAHLSTROM SENIOR SUPPORT etc. Good references. 15 years’ (804-519-6364) or (mpenziza@ Ask about our 1st year discount. Call SERVICES. Assistance with Senior experience. Tel. (301-820-0421). yahoo.com). (301-525-8087). Care and the Care of Senior’s Pets. Safe/Reliable door-to-door CNA AND HOME CLEANING — CNA/GNA. I am looking for a private transportation as needed. General Likes helping people. Many years duty assignment. I am a CNA/GNA GENERAL SERVICES assistance to help maintain of experience, great references. with 16 years of experience. I got independence. Assistance with Pet ALTERATIONS - 30 years’ Honest and responsible. Has very good references to be provided Care. Dog walking and sitting during experience in Leisure World! own transportation. Live-out, on request. Mary (443-629-0724), short hospital stays, vacations, Men’s & women’s garments flexible hours. (240-246-3156) or ([email protected]). or as needed. Transportation for picked up and dropped off at your ([email protected]). grooming/vet appointments. I LICENSED NURSING REFERRAL convenience. Very competitive am a 55-yr. old semi-retired CERTIFIED NURSING AIDE, AGENCY. We specialize in providing prices. Call Mimi (301-990-6468). Doctor, Leisure World Resident and elderly care. Have 25 years of excellent care to residents at a low dog, cat, bird lover. Bonded, insured, experience. Very patient, caring, fee. All staff speak clear English. For TIRED OF POLISHING your reasonable rates and outstanding with unconditional love for my all your needs, we care to listen and silver? Turn it into cash, which Leisure World references. Call Carl client. Treat them like my own follow through accordingly. (240- does not tarnish. I will come to (410-499-9362). mother. Good references. (240-938- 310-6407). your home and give you a free 8414), ([email protected]). evaluation of what I can pay. I DAYSTAR RESIDENTIAL buy all gold and silver jewelry, HOME SERVICES CNA with over 10 years’ experience. SERVICE AGENCY has caregivers including broken pieces, all Looking to work with the elderly. available to assist clients with sterling silver, gold and silver KITCHEN AND BATHROOM Has CPR License. Monday–Friday. activities of daily living. Care coins, gold watches, etc. I am Remodeling – Cabinet and Call Jackie (240-432-4751). duties include live-in, live out, licensed with both Maryland countertop replacement, and errands, bathing and grooming, and Montgomery County (lic. bathtub to accessible shower COMPANION. 20 years’ experience. assistance with walking, transfers, #2327). Gold 4 Good pays an conversions. Please call Joe at JML Live at Leisure World. Excellent eating, laundry, companionship additional five percent to all Remodeling. (301-598-8400). references. Nancy (301-760-8194). and skilled care. All caregivers sellers who are veterans of the US Serving Leisure World since 1988. are screened and interviewed. Army, Air Force, Navy or Marine MHIC# 36674. Thank you. CERTIFIED CNA/GNA looking for This includes background Corps. And we extend the same work. Lots of tender loving care. checks, work history and skills. courtesy to their spouses. We STAIR LIFTS: Never walk up steps Honest, hardworking and God- (240-234-7931), (240-838- honor our servicemen (and again! Buy new or certified pre-

June 1, 2018 Leisure World News | 67 owned stair lifts at reduced prices. experience. Reasonable rates and (301-312-2277). I reside in Leisure WANT TO LOOK PRETTY again but Installation, lifetime warranty and flexible hours. Licensed and insured. World. unable due to arthritis? I can help free service contract included. Call Help with household organization. you gain back confidence. Will apply (301-448-5254). Free estimate with appointment. COMPUTER LESSONS / makeup, style hair and help choose Call (301-442-5032). SERVICES - Need help with the perfect outfit to match your CONTINENTAL MOVERS. Local your computer or other digital personality. Will also run errands moving services. Free boxes. Local – ALICIA’S CLEANING SERVICES – devices in your home? Tablets, and straighten up your home for long distance – hauling – pick-ups Good references. Good rate. Once a smartphones, smart TVs and more. reasonable fee. Erica (301-641-7759) and deliveries. $80 x two men, one week or every two weeks. (240-286- Computer training, new computer hour driving time. (202-438-1489) 3807) setup, troubleshooting. Lessons (301-340-0602) (Cmora53607@msn. at your residence at your DONATIONS WANTED com) (www.continentalmovers.net). HOUSE CLEANING – 22 years’ convenience. Learn basic experience. Worked in LW for HOUSING UNLIMITED, INC is a computer, email, surfing the non-profit organization that provides KOT Construction, family owned and 10 years. Reliable, honest, great web, digital photos. Patient operated, specializing in bathroom references. I live in Aspen Hill. Call housing for people in mental health trainer will sit by your side recovery. We accept furniture and kitchen remodeling. Successfully Alice (301-946-5996) or (301-520- and teach you in plain English worked many years with PPD 0074). and housewares that are in good — no technical talk! Shopping condition to furnish our homes. We Showroom. Quality work. Many assistance for all electronic CARE DRY CARPET CLEANING. do pick up. The Housing Unlimited happy customers. Please call Dmitry and computer items. Senior Experience the difference. Host dry office is (301-592-9314). Thank you. (443-204-3766). MHIC#93764 specialist since 1996. Senior extraction system. Green, clean & dry discount. Call David at (301-980- RELIABLE, EXPERT HANDYMAN: in 30 minutes. Water damages wood WANTED: CAR DONATIONS. 5840). COMPUTERTUTOR painter, carpenter, tile-setter. flooring under your carpet. Choose Support MCPS students by donating Licensed and insured. Affordable dry cleaning. Call Mike Gonsalves, your car. Write off up to Fair Market prices. No job too big or too small. owner/operator (301-309-9398). PERSONAL SERVICES Value! (www.Cars2donate.org) or Extensive experience and references (240-740-2050). PRESERVE YOUR FAMILY at Leisure World. Please call Carlos COMPUTER HELP Gomez (301-305-4727). MEMORIES! Don’t let your ACTIVITY OPPORTUNITIES COMPUTER SERVICES – Problems precious photos be forgotten M.G.V. PAINTING & DRYWALL with your PC or Network? Computer or fade over time. I’ll transfer BAND—NEEDS A DRUMMER to Interior and exterior painting. Water Systems Engineer will come to you your photos, slides, and play 50s, 60s, with 3 guitarists. damage repairs. Minor carpentry and with help. Home, Business. Call mementos to a CD so they can Practice on weekday, Wednesdays other odd jobs. 30 yrs. experience. David G. (301-642-4526). be easily shared with friends and 1–3. Tom (301-500-6349). Insured. References in your complex. family. Once they’re scanned, I Reasonable rates. Call Mike at (301- A+ COMPUTER SERVICES. can label the photos to identify VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 655-5433) for free a estimate! Free in-house diagnostic of your the people in them, or bring your computer, printer, or basic set-ups. photos to life in a memorable DVD MAKE A DIFFERENCE in a CLEANING SERVICES A+ certified, virus removal, back- slideshow. Call Kim at Virtual family’s life. Habitat for Humanity up, and retrieve important data, Computer Services (301-438-3140). ReStore needs volunteers to R&G CLEANING SERVICES – photos, and music. Have served work in its ReStore (Rockville or Small, family-owned business over 400 clients in Leisure World. NOTARY, residing in Leisure World. Silver Spring), especially daytime catering to you and your household Also will teach lessons on Microsoft I offer my service free of charge to volunteers who can take a regular needs. Friendly, reliable and Office and basic computer skills Leisure World residents. Can come to shift of 3-4 hours. Shifts typically trustworthy with many years of at your home. Alex Nowrouzi, your home if needed. (301-379-9694). are 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 1-5 p.m., or

68 | Leisure World News June 1, 2018 3-6 p.m. E-mail (alena.biagas@ hours a month can make a its 37th annual summer market & photos, medals or any other items habitatmm.org) or call (301-990- difference! Training and liability community yard sale on Saturday, associated with US, German, 0014 x 16) if you are interested in coverage are provided. Call (301- June 2, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Japanese or other military history. volunteering. 942-1049) or contact (volunteer@ Strathmore/Bel Pre Pool—13920 Call Dave (240-464-0958) or email seniorconnectionmc.org) to learn Bethpage Lane, Aspen Hill, MD ([email protected]). VOLUNTEER WITH more. 20906. Rain date is Saturday, June REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE! 9. For more info, call (301-460- CASH FOR RUGS: oriental rugs, Representative Payee helps low- HELP A CHILD! In just one- 0497). any condition. European, Asian, income persons with disabilities two hours a week you can Navajo, etc. (atticllc.com) Gary manage their finances. Each make a difference in a child’s COUNTY COUNCIL CANDIDATES (301-520-0755). volunteer is matched with a client life. Volunteers provide friendship FORUM (District 3). June 7, at who needs help with budgeting, and encouragement, help with 7:30 pm, at the Aspen Hill Library, CASH FOR JEWELRY: gold, paying routine bills and keeping reading, offer homework assistance, 4407 Aspen Hill Road, Aspen silver, costume, diamonds, coins track of financial matters. If and engage in crafts and cultural Hill, MD. All filed candidates (including foreign), watches, stamp interested in volunteering, contact activities at schools near Leisure have been invited—regardless of collections. atticllc.com Gary (301- the Volunteer Coordinator (301- World. For more information, political party. Most of the forum 520-0755). 424-0656, ext. 541) or (volunteer@ contact Interages at (301-949-3551) will be devoted to questions TURN YOUR STERLING SILVER mhamc.org). or ([email protected]). from the audience. The forum is and old gold jewelry into cash sponsored by the Friends of the and do something good for VOLUNTEER AS A HOTLINE BLANKETEERS — Love to knit, Aspen Hill Library, Aspen Hill yourself. Gold 4 Good (8241 CALL COUNSELOR with the crochet or quilt? Project Linus Civic Association, Aspen Hill Georgia Ave., Ste. 100, Silver Montgomery County Hotline! donates handmade blankets to Library Advisory Committee, Spring, MD 20910) buys gold The Montgomery County Hotline Montgomery County children and the Strathmore-Bel Pre Civic and silver jewelry, including is a 24-hour, seven day a week needing comfort. Contact Association. For more information, broken pieces, all sterling silver, confidential service. Counselors ([email protected]) for call (301-871-1113) or (aspenhill@ gold watches and gold and silver provide supportive and confidential more info, free yarn and fabric, and folmc.org). listening; crisis prevention and blanket requirements. coins. I will come to your house intervention; and give information, SHARE THE JOURNEY of and give you a free evaluation of what I can pay. Gold 4 Good pays referrals and resources. Contact NOTICES aging through the Villages of ([email protected]) or (301- Kensington. Learn about Greater an additional five percent to all 424-0656, ext. 541) if interested. KEEPING SENIORS SAFE - KSS. Kensington’s own “Village”— sellers who are veterans of the US Morton A. Davis, coordinator part of a national movement of Army, Air Force, Navy or Marine MUSEUM GUIDES – at the and resident of Leisure World neighbors helping neighbors to Corps. And we extend the same Montgomery County Historical is available to discuss theft provide community-based support courtesy to their spouses. We Society. Work two weekday prevention, driving and shopping for individuals who want to age honor our servicemen (and afternoons or one weekend habits, frauds, home safety at home. Villages of Kensington their spouses). Gold 4 Good is a afternoon per month from noon to inspection and property crimes to (“VoK”) offers activities and Maryland licensed precious metals 4 p.m. Receive on-the-job training any organization. The program is services (such as rides and dealership, not a pawnshop or on local history and museum part of the Montgomery County much more) for those who want private home-based business. If interpretation. Also receive special Police Department Volunteer that option. No registration you decide to sell, I can buy your admission to programs and a Resource Section. Morton can required. Friday, June 29, 1-2 p.m. items at that time, but there is no 20% discount in the Museum be reached at (301-318-0681) or Kensington Park Library. obligation. Licensed with both Shop. Contact Amada Elliott, ([email protected]). Maryland and Montgomery County Education & Outreach Coordinator, (lic. #2327). Call Bob (240-938- (301-340-6534) or (aelliott@ WANTED 9694). montgomeryhistory.org). UPCOMING EVENTS FAST CASH FOR USED CARS - WANTED: FIREARM MEALS ON WHEELS is looking for LIVING WATERS WOMEN’S Big dollars paid for your used car! COLLECTIONS, one piece or one caring and dedicated volunteers to CONFERENCE. Women empowered Over 43 years’ experience serving hundred, licensed local dealer deliver meals to homebound and for the Lord. Healing, restoration, Leisure World. Leave message 24 will come to you. Contact Richard disabled individuals in the Leisure activation and impartation. hours. I will come to you. Cash or Thornley at (301-253-0425). World area. Service area includes: Prophetic ministry of Dorota & cashiers’ check at your request. I Leisure World, Olney, Wheaton, David Brian. Registration: (http:// can also help with your new car OLD BOTTLES OF BOURBON, Sandy Spring. Please contact Emily livingwaters.eventbrite.com). June purchase, any make or model! Md. RYE AND CHARTREUSE Trotter at (443-573-0925) or email 9, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 20501 Goshen Dealer #U2927. Call Marty Salins — Seeking full/sealed bottles ([email protected]). Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20879. (301-325-1973). of vintage bourbon, rye and chartreuse. I am particularly MEALS ON WHEELS (MOW), SUMMER MARKET, YARD WILL BUY MILITARY, WW2, interested in the following proofs: which runs out of the Inter-Faith SALE. The Strathmore/Bel Pre WW1, Civil War memorabilia 100; 101; 107; 114. Alex (443-223- Chapel site, needs more volunteers Civic Association will be hosting items. Uniforms, weapons, helmets, 7669). to deliver meals. If you have or know someone who has one and a half to two hours every other week Personal Care Services In The Comfort Of Your Home or one time a month and might be interested in serving in this Family Owned & Operated capacity, please contact (410-730- Serving Montgomery County 9476). • Household chores KOSHER MEALS ON WHEELS, • Medication reminding sponsored by JSSA, needs volunteers to deliver nutritious • Daily living and companionship • Shopping for groceries, meals to homebound seniors. with or without client Volunteers will pick meals up at • Meal planning, the Hebrew Home in Rockville preparation and • Bathing and and deliver them to seniors in monitoring of grooming and general Montgomery County. Schedule is eating habits personal hygiene flexible. Call Diane Hays-Earp at • Help with planning JSSA, (301-816-2639). • Overseeing activities, such as walking, and making decisions THE SENIOR CONNECTION needs to minimize the • Nursing services volunteers who live in the 20906 risk of accidents and many more! zip code area to drive seniors to medical appointments and help with grocery shopping. Schedules Call for a Free Consultation and Assessment  301.717.2212  www.bestseniorcare.us are flexible and just 2-3 June 1, 2018 Leisure World News | 69 70 | Leisure World News June 1, 2018 Experience Matters: Vote for Your Courthouse Team

Joseph M. Griffin John McCarthy Register of Wills State’s Attorney Democratic Primary Election at Leisure World Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Barbara H. Meiklejohn Darren Mark Popkin Clerk of the Circuit Court Sheriff

By Authority of: Anthony W. Morris, Treasurer, Citizens for Joe Griffin; John Kudel, Treasurer, Friends of John J. McCarthy; Mary Louise Miller, Treasurer, Barbara Meiklejohn for Clerk Neil E. Berger, Treasurer, Committee to Elect Darren Mark Popkin

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