silver foxes newsletter - august 2011 from the takoma park recreation department

8/6/2019 Silver Foxes Newsletter - August 2011 from the Takoma Park Recreation Department

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Special points of interest:

National Night Out

cover page.

Maryland Senior Olym-

picscover page.

Dance Special Event

Teen Exchangepage 2

Oldies Picnic Review

page 2

Line Dancingpage 3

National Night Out

Inside this issue:

News and Events 2, 3

Fitness/Health 4, 5

Art/Education 5

August Trips 6

General Information 7

August Calendar 8

Takoma Park Silver FoxesAugust 2011

The Maryland Senior

Olympics is a non-

profit organization for

proactive residents aged

50 and above and the

2011 games will mark

31 years of helping raise

physical fitness aware-

ness for the senior popu-

lation. The Maryland

Senior Olympics begins

August 13 through

November 6, 2011. For

more information about

the Olympics and how

you can participate in an

individual or team sport,

go to:www.mdseniorolympics.org

or visit the Takoma Park

Recreation website:www.takomaparkmd.gov/

recreation

your community to enjoy

the following activities:

-Police Vehicles on Display

-McGruff the Crime Dog

-Child ID Kits & Finger-

printing

-Bike Safety Demos &Tune Ups

-Moonbounce

-Face painting

-Games & Prizes

-Food & Ice Cream

...and much more!

For more information, go

to:

www.takomaparkpoliceno.

weebly.com

National Night Out is a

free annual event hosted

by the police department

to bring the community

together as a whole to

increase awareness in

safety and crime preven-tion; to support locally-

based businesses, groups

and organizations; and to

strengthen relationships

among community mem-

bers and between the

community and local po-

lice department.

Join other citizens from

National Night Out

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

6:00 PM9:00 PM

Piney Branch Elementary

School,

7611 Maple Avenue

Contact:Officer Carla Magnaye

Community Outreach

Takoma Park Police Department

301-891-7121

City of Takoma Park Seniors Recreation Program for Active Adults Age 55 plus

Paula LisowskiSeniors Program ManagerTakoma Park Recreation7500 Maple AvenueTakoma Park, MD [email protected]: (301) 891-7280

"The summer night is like a perfection of thought." - Wallace Stevens

2011 Maryland Senior Olympics

or you may contact:

Edward P. Wroth, III

Executive Director

Maryland Senior Olympics

12900 Middlebrook Road

Germantown, MD 20874

301-777-8081


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Sue Vedamony is a veryactive member of theSilver Foxes, and a dedi-cated volunteer for theSenior Recreation Pro-gram. Thank you Sue fortaking care of the plantson the 2nd floor of theTakoma park Commu-nity Center. In addition,

we are very grateful toher, and her husbandSam, for being back-upinstructors for the BoneBuilders exercise classon Monday and Thurs-day mornings. We appre-ciate their help and par-ticipation in the program.

Photos by Paula Lisowski

Beat the Heat in the Game room.Page 3Takoma Park Silver Foxes

Get out of the hot

weather and join your

friends in the Game

Room on the 2nd floor

of the Takoma Park

Community Center,

7500 Maple Avenue.

The Game Room is

available for active

adults, age 55 and older,

to play pool, table tennis,

air hockey, basketball

arcade and other active

games. Play it cool.

Shake Your Booty.

Table Tennis

Thank You - Sue! Finished!

Sue Vedamony

Alejandrina knitted her firstsweater in the special projectclass this spring. Great job!

Game Room (summer)hours:MondayFriday,

12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.(No Wednesdays)Saturdays,10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Line Dancing is tremendously beneficial in keeping us young. The benefits of line dancing and all types ofdancing are many: weight loss, control of high blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol, stress management,reduce risk of heart disease, strengthen bones and muscles, improve posture and balance, which in turn pre-vents falls, and increase your stamina and flexibility while building confidence. Barbara Craddock, profes-sional dancer and instructor, explains the benefits of dance in her article titled Benefits of Dancing & QuickTips for Staying Healthy. According to Ms. Craddock, along with the physical benefits, dance improves ourmemory by making us recall steps, routines and dance patterns making it a great mental exercise for brains.www.dancescape.org Line Dancing is a social activity that leads to meeting new people and making new friends,

and you dont need a dance

partner to join in the fun! Joinour own line dance instructorextraordinaire, Ms. BarbaraBrown on Wednesdays andFridays to see why her studentsare so happy. See page 4 forclass information.

Class InstructorBarbara Brown

Photos by Paula Lisowski


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Mondays and Thursdays, Ongoing* 10:00 -11:00 a.m.

Tuesdays and Fridays, Ongoing* 10:30 -11:30 a.m.

*Please call (301) 891-7280 to check for new registration availability ineither session. The class may be full due to the popularity of the class.

Bone Builders consists of three parts: balance exercises,

weight training and discussion concerning diet, safety and

exercise. This program, in partnership with Montgomery

County, uses trained RSVP volunteers supervised by a certi-

fied trainer. Registration is required. Dance Studio. No cost.

Wednesdays, Ongoing (No class 8/17/11) 11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.

Fridays, Ongoing (No class 8/19/11) 6:307:30 p.m.Barbara Brown instructs this line dancing class and

demonstrates how exercise can be fun with music. No

experience necessary so come and enjoy the activity.

Registration is required. Dance Studio. No cost.

Alternate Fridays, August 5, 19Summer Session: May 13August 19.

12:001:00 p.m.

Carol Mermey, RYT, will introduce you to

the ways yoga can help you increase flexi-

bility, strength, and balance, using a series

of seated and standing poses. Learn breath-

ing and relaxation techniques. Beginners

and experienced students welcome, work at

your own level. You must have a yoga mat,

bring it to class. Registration required.

Dance Studio. No cost.

Gentle Yoga

Line Dance Exercise

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays

ongoing 12:00 1:00 p.m. (summer hours)

Saturdays, ongoing 10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.

(No Wednesdays)

Come play this fun, energetic game. A great

way to improve eye-hand coordination: helpskeep the body healthy and the mind sharp.

Drop-in. Game room.**No cost.

Bone Builders Exercise Table Tennis

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Fitness and Health

Square Dancing

All programs take place at the Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Avenue, unless otherwise note Advance registration is required for trips and classes. No registration is required for drop-in activities. Transportation is provided for trips and special events. Space is limited and requires advance registration. For more information please call Paula Lisowski at (301) 891-7280 or e-mail at [email protected]

**The Game Room is available for Seniors to play pool, table tennis, basketball arcade and other active games

Summer hours: Monday - Friday, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. (No Wednesdays), and Saturdays 10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.

Thursdays, August 8, 11, 18, 25 Beginners Class 11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.Thursdays, August 8, 11, 18, 25 Intermediate Plus Class 10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.

Betsy Taylor instructs and calls fun and energetic square dancing routines. Come and learn the basics ofSquare Dance or add on to your square dancing skills. Choose the class thats right for you, beginners and

more advanced students, singles and couples welcome. Both classes are six week sessions: 7/21/118/25/11.Azalea Room. Registration is required. Fee: $12 per person/per 6 week class.


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Tuesday, August 911:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.Have you been watching other people win games

on television over the years and wish you couldplay to win? Now is your chance. Paula and Faye ofthe recreation Department will act as hosts for ourinterpretation of popular television game showssuch as The Price is Right, Lets Make a Deal,

Family Feud, Name That tune and other favorites.Come and play! Registration is required by7/7/11. Call 301-891-7280. Senior room. No cost.

Fitness and Health, continued, Art and Educational

Wednesdays, August 3, 10, 1711:30 a.m.1:30 p.m. (Session III07/13/11-8/17/11)

Its never too late to get on the information highway.

Learn to use the internet, a word processing program,

and email. You need a Takoma Park Library card to

take this course. Six weeks. Instructors: Phil Shapiro,

Jim Mueller and Jane Hawkanson. Registration is

required. Computer Center.

Fee: $10 Payable to the City of Takoma Park.

Mondays, Ongoing

11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.

Are you bored sitting and knitting alone? Join us for

fun, conversation and support with your needlework

projects. Bring your projects with you. This is not an

instructional class. Drop-in. Senior Room. No cost.

Needlework Get-together

Thursday, August 25

12:002:00 p.m.

Come and try your luck. Win a prize.

Drop-in. Senior Room. No cost.

Transportation provided for Victory Tower, Frank-

lin Apts. and Maple View Apts. only. Call (301)

891-7280, 3 days in advance for pick-up.

Computer Classes

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Blood Pressure Screening Bingo

Game ShowThe Price is Right

Thursday, August 2511:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.

Adventist Healthcare will be doing a monthly bloodpressure screening. Drop-in. Senior Room. No cost.

After your screening, please stay for some games ofbingo...lots of fun for everyone.


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Walking/Stairs Guide: One Shoe: Limited walking/no stairs.Two Shoes: Walking/Standing/may be stairs.Three Shoes: Active walking/may be stairs.

Driving Distance Guide: One steering wheel: 1 hour or less.Two steering wheels: 2 hours or less.

This symbol means the siteis wheelchair accessible.

National Capital Trolley Museum, Silver Spring, MarylandCome see some great old street cars from this region and Europe on display in street

Car Hall, and complete your visit by getting aboard a real working streetcar for a funride through the surrounding area. Warm weather, dress appropriately. The Museum isaccessible but the streetcar is not wheelchair accessible. Bring spending money forlunch at a local restaurant. Grandchildren welcome on this trip.

Date: Thursday, August 11, 2011 Time: 9:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.

Meet at Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Avenue. Bus pick up at FranklinApartments, Mapleview Apartments, and Victory Tower only. Registration is required.

Call (301) 891-7280 to pre-register, then fill out form by 8/5/11 or earlier.$5 per person. Bring with you.

Senior Day, Montgomery County Agricultural Fair, Gaithersburg, MDBy popular demand, we will return again this year to enjoy a good old-fashioned county fairwith animal and agricultural exhibits, craft shows, commercial vendor booths and festival foods.Bring your lunch, or spending money to buy lunch, and wear comfortable walking shoes. Some,but not all, of the fairgrounds buildings and grounds are accessible by wheelchair.

Date: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 Time: 9:00 a.m.3:30 p.m.

Meet at the Takoma Park community Center, 7500 Maple Avenue. Bus pick up at FranklinApartments, Mapleview Apartments, and Victory Tower only. Registration is required. Call(301) 891-7280 to pre-register, and then fill out the form by 8/12/11 or earlier.

No cost.

May 24, 2011 Trip review: We learned about Marjorie Merriweather Post and her fabulous estate.

SeniorsRequested

Trip!

SeniorsRequested

Trip!

August 2011 Trips

We enjoyed our trip on May 24, 2011 to Hillwood Estateand Gardens, Washington, D.C. The Mansion and gardenswere fascinating and beautiful!

Kathie poses with the roses.Photos by Paula Lisowski


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Piney Branch Swimming Pool (7510 Maple Ave., inside Piney Branch School) is open:

MondayThursday 6:30 AM8:00 PM

Friday 6:30 AM3 PM

No weekend hours.

Hours and classes subject to change. Check the pool website: www.acsgw.org/pool.htm

Senior rates are $3.50 per swim (or a pass for $35.0012 swims).

The pool offers reduced cost passes for low income seniors.

During pool hours, call (301) 891-8017. The lifeguards will answer this line, unless they

are out on the deck, or if the pool has an unscheduled closure. You can always call Joyce

Seamens, Director of Pool Operations, Adventist Community Services at (301) 565-0190.

Seniors, its Summer!That means - fresh produce.

Crossroads Farmers Market7676 New Hampshire Ave.

Takoma/Langley Crossroads.

Every Wednesday, throughOctober 26, 2011.

Free transportation byRecreation Bus.

Pick-up/drop-off time and locationflyers available in the Senior room,Takoma Park Community Center,

7500 Maple Ave.Information: call 301-891-7280.

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A great resource for you...the Senior Room.MondayFriday 2:008:00 p.m.Saturday 12:006:00 p.m.Sunday Closed

The Senior Room is located on the second floor of the Takoma Park Com-

munity Center Between the Library and the Computer Center. The SeniorRoom is a drop-in facility, and is open to all people ages 55 and older.Classes are held at various times throughout the week. Computers areavailable in the room for senior use only. Computer assistance is availablein room A only. Please sign the log-in book upon entering the SeniorRoom. Food and drinks are not permitted in the Senior Room.

Pool Information/Summer Hours

Heres how to find the newsletter online:

Go to: www.takomaparkmd.gov/recreation

Click on this symbol:Silver Foxes On-line.

Volunteers Needed

to Lead Free Bone

Builders Classesin Takoma Park

Bone Builders is sponsored byMontgomery Countys RSVPand Aging and Disability Ser-vices in partnership with Ta-koma Park Recreation Depart-ment. Volunteer leaders areneeded twice per week. Volun-teers will receive a full day of

free training and ongoing super-vision by a master trainer.Contact: Shawn Brennan at240-777-1350 or by [email protected]

Mark Your Calendars,

Coming Soon3rd Annual Play Day

Saturday, September 24, 201111:00 AM2:00 PMSee September Newsletter for more info


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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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Bone Builders

1011 a

Table Tennis121 p

Needlework

Get-together

11:30 a1:00 p

2

Bone Builders

10:3011:30

Table Tennis121 p

National Night

Out

69 p

3

Beauty & Dance

Workshop

1011 a

Computer Class

11:30 a1:30 p

Line Dancing

11 a12 p

4

Bone Builders

1011 a

Square Dance Plus1011 a

Square Dance

Beginners

11 a12 p

Table Tennis

121 p

5

Bone Builders

10:3011:30 a

Table Tennis121 p

Gentle Yoga

121 p

Evening Line

Dance

6:307:30 p

6

Table Tenni

10:00 a

12:00 p

7

Center closed

Holiday

8

Bone Builders

1011 a

Table Tennis

121 p

NeedleworkGet-together

11:30 a1:00 p

9

Bone Builders

10:3011:30 a

Table Tennis

121:p

Game Show11:30 a12:30 p

10

Computer Class

11:30 a1:30 p

Line Dancing

11 a12 p

11

Bone Builders

1011 a

Square Dance

Classes

10 a12 p

Table Tennis

121 p

Trolley Trip

9a3p

12

Bone Builders

10:3011:30 a

Table Tennis

121 p

Evening LineDance

6:307:30 p

13

Table Tenni

10:00 a

12:00 p

Senior

OlympicsBegin

14

Center closed on

Sundays

15

Bone Builders

1011 a

Table Tennis

121 p

Needlework

Get-together

11:30 a1:00 p

16

Bone Builders

10:3011:30 a

Table Tennis

121 p

Trip to Fair

9 a3 p

17

Computer Class

Last of Summer

Sessions

11:30 a1:30 p

No Line Dancing

18

Bone Builders

1011 a

Square Dance Plus

1011 a

Square Dance

Beginners

11 a12 pTable Tennis

121 p

19

Bone Builders

10:3011:30 a

Table Tennis

121 p

Gentle Yoga

121 p

No Evening Line

Dancing

20

Table Tenni

10:00 a

12:00 p

21

Center closed on

Sundays

28

Center closed on

Sundays

22

Bone Builders

1011 a

Table Tennis

121 p

Needlework

Get-together

11:30 a1:00 p

29

Bone Builders

1011 a

Table Tennis

121 p

Needlework

Get-together

11:30 a1:00 p

23

Bone Builders

10:3011:30 a

Table Tennis

121 p

30

Bone Builders

10:3011:30

Table Tennis

121 p

24

No Computer

Class

Line Dancing

11 a12 p

31

No Computer

Class

Line Dancing

11 a12 p

25

Bone Builders

1011 a

Square Dance

Classes

10 a12 p

Table Tennis

121 p

Blood Pressure

11:30 a12: 30 pBingo

122 p

26

Bone Builders

10:3011:30 a

Table Tennis

121 p

Evening Line

Dancing

6:307:30 p

27

Table Tenni

10:00 a

12:00 p

For information, please contact: Paula Lisowski,Manager, Seniors Program (301) 891-7280

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