Cockeysville Senior Center

10535 York Road Cockeysville, MD 21030

Phone: 410-887-7694 Fax: 410-887-7607

Hours of Operation:

Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Saturday 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Email: Cockeysvillesc@

baltimorecountymd.gov

www.baltimorecountymd.gov

Staff

Suzanne Levin Director

Kathy Haduch

Assistant Director

Allison McMichael Center Connection

Susan Wendel

Community Outreach Specialist

Barb Wilt

Home Team Coordinator

Vanessa Rivas

Custodian

Table of Contents

Page 2, 3 Events & Activities Page 4, 5 Class Schedules Page 6, 7, 8 Information Page 9 Travel Page 10, 11 Advertisers Page 12 Statistics & Announcements

Advance Directives

Friday, April 3 11:00 a.m. Library Learn what this important document can do for you and your healthcare choices.

Mock Seder

Monday, April 6 11:00 a.m. Room 127 Join staff for interactive demonstration of the Passover seder.

Travelogue

Tuesday, April 7 10:30 a.m. Room 128 Ron Browning presents Stockholm and Sweden.

Caring Conversations

Tuesday, April 7 11:00 a.m. Library Social worker Kyla Duhart leads a monthly group discussion.

Be Sunscreen Savvy

Wednesday, April 8 11:00 a.m. Library A representative from Friends Circle (an affiliate of Broadmead Retirement Community) will discuss.

Lunch and Learn with Cockeysville Precinct Friday, April 10 12:00 p.m. Dining Room

Officers from Cockeysville precinct will discuss scams and current crime trends and answer questions. Sign up in the Eating Together book.

Computer Help

Monday, April 13 10:00 a.m. Computer Lab Alvin Miller will address your computer questions and provide useful techniques.

Book Club

Monday, April 13 9:30 a.m. Library This month’s selection is The Stranger in The Woods by Michael Finkle.

The Pratt Street Riots

Monday, April 13 10:30 a.m. Room 127/128 Wayne Schaumburg talks about Baltimore’s first bloodshed of the Civil War.

Members only and must pre-register.

Pizza and Magic Monday, April 13 11:00 a.m. Dining Room

Bring the kids and join us for an all ages magic show then stay for a pizza lunch. $2 per person.

Blood Pressure Screening Tuesday, April 14 9:30 a.m. Lobby

Manor Care will provide this important screening that may save your life.

Center Closed April 17 for Agency Wide Staff Training Day

AARP Safe Driver Course Saturday, April 18 9:00 a.m. Room 127/128

Learn safety tips taught by an AARP Defensive Driving Instructor. $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members. Sign up at the front desk.

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Eating For Bone Health

Monday, April 20 10:30 a.m. Room 112 Local nutritionist Eileen McMahon will discuss and answer questions.

Civic Works Energy Program

Tuesday, April 21 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. A representative will be onsite to talk about free and low cost energy saving devices.

Art From the Heart Earth Day Project

Wednesday, April 22 10:30 a.m. Join Allison McMichael for the art of flower pounding. See sample at front desk.

Must pre-register to participate.

The Silent Era Part II Wednesday, April 22 10:45 a.m.

Harry Karp returns with more silent films and discussion.

Chesapeake Concert Band Wednesday, April 22 6:30 p.m.

Come for supper and stay for the music. See front page for more details.

Ice Cream Social Friday, April 24 1:00 p.m. Room 128

Enjoy an ice cream sundae to celebrate those with April birthdays. Sign up at the front desk.

Opioid Overdose Prevention Training Saturday, April 25 11:00 a.m. Room 127/128

Baltimore County Health Department offers training and supplies in this two hour workshop. Open to the public. Must pre-register.

The Fall of Berlin in 1945

Monday, April 27 10:30 a.m. Room 127/128 Bob Mullauer continues his speaker series on WWII.

Maryland Renters’ and Homeowners’ Tax Credit Program

Wednesday, April 29 11:00 a.m. Room 128 Learn how you can save money, navigate the application process, and submit your form

to the State Department of Assessments and Taxation.

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Pick up a tracking sheet and conversion chart to log your steps between March 20-April 1. (See front desk) Record your steps for

the month of April and turn in your completed sheet to senior center staff by May 8. Participants who turn in completed tracking sheets will be entered to win a prize pack that includes a gift card to Pasta Mista, two tickets to BCDA’s

Concert in the Park in May (at Oregon Ridge) and one admission to BDCA’s Senior Summit in November.

2016 Class Schedule

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DAY & TIME PROGRAM PROVIDER LOCATION

MONDAY

9:00 am-10:00 am Yoga Barbara Cochnar-CCBC Rm. 127

9:00 am-Noon Wii Games Volunteers Dining Room

9:00 am-3:45 pm Games Volunteers Rm. 113

9:30 am-10:30 am Book Club (2nd Monday) Linda Rollman-V Library

1:00 pm-2:00 pm Strength & Fitness Drew Giordano-CCBC Dining Room

1:00 pm-3:45 pm Bridge Mardel Knight-V Rm.127-128

1:00 pm-3:45 pm Mixed Cards Volunteer Rm. 112

1:00 pm-3:45 pm Pinochle/Canasta Volunteer Rm. 111/112

2:15 pm-3:15 pm Tai Chi Drew Giordano-CCBC Dining Room

3:15 pm-3:45 pm Ping Pong Volunteers Dining Room

TUESDAY

8:40 am-9:30 am Cardio Fit (Advanced) Howard Silverstein-IC Dining Room

9:00 am-3:45 pm Games Volunteers Rm. 113

9:15 am-11:15 am Bingo Volunteer Rm. 112

9:30 am-10:30 am Blood Pressure (2nd Tuesday) Manor Care-V Lobby

9:40 am-10:30 am Cardio Fit (Basic) Howard Silverstein-IC Dining Room

10:30 am-Noon Knitting and Crafts Volunteers Room 127

10:40 am-11:30 am Cardio Fit (Basic) Howard Silverstein-IC Dining Room

11:45 am-12:45pm Cardio Fit (Basic) Howard Silverstein-IC Rm. 127/128

12:45 pm-2:30 pm Intermediate Spanish Ron Browning—CCBC Rm. 112

1:15 pm-3:15 pm Brush-up Bridge Laura Pawlak-IC Rm. 127/128

2:00 pm-3:45 pm Wii Games Volunteers Dining Room

3:15 pm-3:45 pm Ping Pong Volunteer Dining Room

WEDNESDAY

9:00 am-10:00 am Chair Yoga Nina Bazemore-CCBC Dining Room

9:00 am-3:45 pm Games Volunteers Rm. 113

9:30 am-11:30 am Intermediate Bridge Lessons Irv Eberlin-IC Rm. 112

9:30 am-10:30 am Zumba Gold Joyce Lortz-IC Rm. 127-128

10:30 am-Noon Art From the Heart Staff Rm. 111

12:30 pm-2:30 pm Beginners Mahjong Barbara Agetstein-IC Rm. 112

1:00 pm-2:00 pm Strength & Fitness Drew Giordano-CCBC Dining Room

1:00 pm-2:00 pm Tai Chi for Better Balance David Huya-staff Rm. 127-128

1:00 pm-3:00 pm Mahjong Open Play Rm. 112

2:00 pm-3:00 pm Intermediate Tai Chi David Huya-IC Rm. 127-128

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DAY & TIME PROGRAM PROVIDER LOCATION

THURSDAY

9:30 am-10:30 am Yoga Barbara Cochnar-CCBC Rm. 127-128

9:00 am-Noon Wii Games Volunteers Dining Room

9:00 am-3:45 pm Games Volunteers Rm. 113

9:15 am-11:15 am Bingo Volunteers Dining Room

11:00 am-Noon Yoga Helen Kimmel-CCBC Rm. 127-128

12:20 pm-1:20 pm Cardio Fit (Basic) Howard Silverstein-IC Rm. 127-128

1:30 pm-2:30 pm Cardio Fit (Basic) Howard Silverstein-IC Dining Room

1:00 pm-3:45 pm Mixed Cards Volunteers Rm. 112

2:30 pm-3:30 pm Cardio Fit (Beginner) Howard Silverstein-IC Dining Room

FRIDAY

9:00 am-10:00 am Chair Yoga Nina Bazemore-CCBC Dining Room

10:00 am-11:00 am Games Volunteers Rm. 113

10:00 am-11:00 am Yoga Helen Kimmel-CCBC Rm. 127-128

10:00 am-Noon American Short Stories Robert Jacobs-CCBC Rm. 111

10:00 am-Noon Art All Media Brandon Dull-IC Rm. 112

10:30 am-11:30 am Everything & Anything Allison McMichael-staff Dining Room

11:30 am-1:30 pm TOPS Volunteers Rm. 127-128

12:00 pm-3:45 pm Mixed Cards Volunteers Rm. 128

1:00 pm-2:00pm History of Civil War P. Hohne-CCBC Rm. 111

2:15 pm-3:45 pm Ping Pong Volunteers Dining Room

SATURDAY

9:00 am-9:45 am ZUMBA Gold Ursula Lifson-IC Dining Room

9:00 am-11:00am Bingo Volunteers Rm 111

10:00 am-2:00 pm Pinochle Volunteers Rm 127/128

10:30 am-11:30 am Tai Chi for Better Balance David Huya-staff Dining Room

9:30 am-11:00.am Silent Book Club Volunteers Library

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Cockeysville Senior Center Mission Statement

The mission of the Cockeysville Senior Center is to develop partnerships, programs, and activities that support the senior citizens of our community in their efforts to remain healthy, active, and independent members of the

community, and to provide, coordinate, and advocate for services which ensure the highest quality of life for both active and health-impaired seniors.

Cockeysville Senior Center Council

The Cockeysville Senior Center Council is the governing body of the center membership that is elected by the members. Throughout the year the

council provides many positive programs to benefit our members and the community. Free special events, facility upgrades, donations to the

community outreach program, a staff budget, and the holiday party are just a few examples. The combined efforts of members, volunteers and staff to

achieve a common goal has made Cockeysville’s atmosphere one that is filled with great pride.

General Membership Meetings

Are you interested in your senior center? Your voice is important. Please join fellow members at general membership meetings held on the second Tuesday in January, March, May, July, September and November

at 10:30 a.m.

Council News Updated Senior Center Council news can be found on the board located

across from the staff office. Please do not hesitate to contact a board member with any questions.

Corner Shop

Please visit the Corner Shop for gifts, snacks and cards.

We’re open Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

All proceeds directly support our Senior Center. We are always getting new items, so check the shop often!

2019-2020 Cockeysville

Senior Center Council

Executive Board

President

Georgette Frederick

Vice President Ann Price

Secretary

Jeanne Sittler

Treasurer Diane Grim

Assistant Treasurer

Linda Knitter

Advocate Robert Pemberton

Delegates

Paul Alfonsi

Barbara Besche Veronica Boursalian

Linda Rollman Ken Taylor Judy Yeager

Community Leaders

Tracey Carpenter Lemmon Funeral

Home

Paul Orlando Right at Home

The Cockeysville Chronicle can be found at www.baltimorecountymd.gov

Once you are on the website, look for Agency-Aging Go to “Senior Centers” then “Cockeysville Senior Center” and then

“Newsletter.” It also can be found at www.cockeysvilleseniorcenter.com.

Cockeysville Senior Center Council is a certified nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization. Your donation is tax deductible.

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A Look Ahead—May 2020

Monday, May 4 10:30 a.m. Weight Loss Strategies with Eileen McMahon Tuesday, May 5 10:30 a.m. Copenhagen & Denmark Travelogue Tuesday, May 5 11:00 a.m. Screenings for anxiety and depression Friday, May 8 12:00 p.m. Lunch and Learn with Cockeysville Precinct Monday, May 11 10:00 a.m. Mothers’ Day Breakfast Tuesday, May 12 9:30 a.m. Blood Pressure Screenings Tuesday, May 12 10:30 a.m. General membership meeting Wednesday, May 13 10:00 a.m. Computer Help with Alvin Miller Friday, May 15 11:00 a.m. Plantar Fascitis w/ LifeBridge Health Physical Therapy Monday, May 18 10:30 a.m. Baltimore’s Official War Memorials Tuesday, May 19 10:00 a.m. Stroke Awareness Wednesday, May 20 10:30 a.m. Presentation and Screenings for Vein Health Thursday, May 21 5:00 p.m. Shrimp Feast Monday, May 25 Memorial Day Center Closed Thursday, May 28 9:00 a.m. AARP Safe Driver Course Thursday, May 28 1:00 p.m. New Member Meet and Greet Friday, May 29 9:00 a.m. Presentation and vision screenings Friday, May 29 1:00 p.m. Ice Cream Social

Bingo Players Tuesday & Thursday 9:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m.-11:0 a.m. Bridge Players Monday & Tuesday 1:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m.

Canasta Players Monday 1:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m. Pinochle Players Monday, Thursday & Friday 1:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Mahjong Players Wednesday 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Pool Players Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Cockeysville Senior Center Library

Our library now has a special bookcase for NEW RELEASES. Check it out in the main

library room. We welcome donations of books, in GOOD CONDITION: hardback, paperback fiction, non-fiction and large

print. We also welcome CURRENT magazines. Drop off donations in the

basket in the hallway outside the library room. Happy Reading!

Twenty one years ago this month our center opened here on the site of the old Cockeysville Elementary. We were

the first center to add a fitness center, and we continue to grow and change every year. This year we are freshening up our lobby area and replacing carpeting throughout the building. Thank you for your continued support as we continue to be an integral part of the community.

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STOP! When visiting Cockeysville Senior Center, please park in the designated senior center area.

Cars will be towed!

Fitness Center Days and Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday - 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Saturday - 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Fitness Center will be closed if there is no monitor available to supervise the room.

Applications available to all current members in the staff office. Cost: $100.00 yearly or payable in 4 installments.

Personal training is available at various rates depending on your needs. See brochure for details. Be sure to thank the volunteer monitors for their service.

Children In Senior Centers Children are allowed in Baltimore County Senior Centers if they are

participating in intergenerational programs sponsored by staff or the council, or if the person bringing them has permission from the staff.

Team Players Needed If you have just a few extra hours and would like to be part of a dedicated team, please volunteer in the

Eating Together program, Gift Shop, Class Registration, Travel, Front Desk, Fitness Center, Library, or Events Committee. Your assistance will be greatly appreciated.

Valid Membership Cards It is the policy of the Baltimore County Department of Aging that all eligible

individuals must complete an annual registration/intake form in order to participate in a Senior Center. Upon completion of this form, a valid

membership card for the year 2019-2020 will be issued. For the safety of all members, as well as yourself, it is important that the membership card

be shown at all times when entering the building.

Get to Know the Library on the Go The Baltimore County Bookmobile will visit the Cockeysville Senior

Center the third Thursday of the month from 2:45-3:15 pm On board librarians can help you obtain a library card, make suggestions based upon

your interests, and order and reserve materials for you that will be delivered on their next visit.

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Cockeysville Senior Center 2020 Travel Opportunities

The Travel Office is located in the lobby.

Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Closed Friday 410 666-0896

The Travel Department Now Accepts American Express, Visa, Master Card, and Discover.

Stop by and speak to a travel expert for details about the upcoming trips. Requests for special ADA accommodations for a senior center council travel program must be made a minimum of 10 business

days in advance of the departure, or 10 business days prior to final payment being due, whichever is

earlier. The Cockeysville Senior Center Council and Travel Committee members cannot be held

responsible for any personal injury, accident, or any other inconveniences during a trip. Please review

all guidelines in case you must cancel your trip. We reserve the right to cancel or alter

an itinerary for any scheduled trip.

Longwood Gardens in Springtime Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

May 5, 2020 (Tuesday) Cost: $98.00 per person

Final Payment Due: March 30, 2020 Activity Level: Moderately Easy

Historic Cape May Tour Cape May, New Jersey

June 4, 2020 (Thursday) Cost: $135.00 per person

Final Payment Due: April 27, 2020 Activity Level: Moderate

Bronx Zoo with private Tour

Bronx, New York September 10, 2020 (Thursday)

Cost: $140 per person Final Payment Due: August 6, 2020

Activity Level: Challenging

Smoky Mountain Train Ride & Biltmore Estate Asheville , North Carolina

October 5-9, 2020 (Monday-Friday) Cost: $834 Double, $1014 Single (per person)

Final Payment Due: August 12, 2020 Activity Level: Moderate (some walking)

Please note, many trips sell out. Make your reservation early so you won’t be disappointed. All trips are subject to change.

Please have a check or exact change when making transactions

within the center as we are unable to provide change. The travel desk accepts credit cards.

Center Membership as of February 29, 2020: 1206 Enhancement Fund as of February 29, 2020: $9338

Fitness Membership as of February 29, 2020: 210

This committee is responsible for preparing a slate of candidates for the upcoming vacancies (5) on the executive board. This list shall be presented to the executive board prior to the May center general membership meeting. The names will be posted in the

lobby for review, as well as appear in our June newsletter.

Attorney Alex Housley will be available to prepare Advance Directives.

Appointments required. Space is limited.

Door Prizes Covered Pavilion Picnic Tables 50/50 Raffle Cuddle Shuttle Photo Booth Air Brushed Tattoos BYOB (no glass) Free Ice Cream Boxed lunch

Dance to the sounds of a 60s

and 70s cover band. Think Beach Boys, Beatles, Eagles, The Who, Four Seasons and more. Tickets ($4 in advance) can be purchased at the center beginning April 6. Mark your calendars now for a great time.