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“First in Fitness”
Cockeysville Senior Center
10535 York Road
Cockeysville, MD 21030
Phone: 410-887-7694
Fax: 410-887-7607
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday
8:30 am - 4 pm
Email:
Cockeysvillesc@
baltimorecountymd.gov
The Cockeysville Chronicle
www.cockeysvilleseniorcenter.com
April 2015
www.baltimorecountymd.gov
Staff
Suzanne Levin
Director
Hanna Sacks
Assistant Director
Kathy Haduch
Center Connection
Specialist
Susan Wendel
Community Outreach
Specialist
Barb Wilt
Home Team
Coordinator
Table of Contents:
Page 2, 3 Events &
Activities
Page 4, 5 Class
Schedules
Spring Fling Celebration
Thursday, April 16
Noon-2:00 p.m.
Enjoy the beauty of the season beginning with a
theme meal followed by the uplifting music
of Bruce Thomas. Make your reservation for lunch by
Tuesday, April 14. Cost for lunch follows “Eating
Together” guidelines.
Six Shades of Fibers…
The First: What is That You are
Wearing?
Friday, April 10 at 1:00 p.m.
Learn the origins, composition and
processing of the four antique fibers:
cotton, linen, silk and wool and how has it impacted the
world economies?
Page 6, 7, 8 Information
Page 9
Travel
Page 10, 11 Advertisers
The Second: There’s Spinning...
Friday, April 17 at 1:00 p.m.
This course discusses spinning, weaving
and dyeing of the fibers on their route to
becoming cloth.
Tapestry weaving is also discussed.
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Events and Activities
Computer Troubleshooting
Wednesday, April 1 10 a.m. Library
Alvin Miller will be available to answer your computer questions.
Stretching Your Food Dollar
Friday, April 3 11 a.m. Library
Receive tips on ways to purchase fruits and vegetables that are budget friendly. Additionally, learn about
meals you make at home that could be prepared to increase your daily fruit and vegetable intake.
Movie Matinee
Monday, April 6 1 p.m. Library
Enjoy Carol Bernett on the big screen.
Legs Work
Thursday, April 9 12:30-3:30 Library
Learn the signs, symptoms, risk factors and treatment options related to leg vein disease. Make an
appointment at the front desk for lower leg vein ultrasound screenings that will follow the educational
presentation.
Medication Review
Friday, April 10 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Library
Learn about your medications and what you can do to ensure your safety. Blood pressure screening will
also be offered. You will leave with an updated list of all your medications, medical information and
most importantly with more knowledge about your health. This program will be conducted by student
pharmacists from Notre Dame of Maryland University.
What Is That You’re Wearing?
Friday, April 10
1 p.m. Room 112
Dorothy McCoach will discuss the origins, composition and processing of four antique fibers: cotton,
linen, silk and wool. The impact of textiles on the world economies will be mentioned throughout the
presentation.
Waterfront Baltimore
Monday, April 13 10:30 a.m. Room 127
Fells Point, Locust Point and Federal Hill are just a few historic waterfront communities that
Educator Wayne Schaumburg will discuss.
General Membership Meeting
Tuesday, April 4 9:30 a.m. Room 112
Everyone is invited for breakfast as the gavel goes down at the Cockeysville Senior Center’s general
membership meeting. Find out what is going on in your center.
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Events and Activities
Bone Density Screening
Wednesday, April 15 Room 127
Make your appointment in advance for this important screening that may detect osteoporosis and
osteopenia. Provided by St Joseph Hospital.
Spring Fling
Thursday, April 16 11 a.m Dining Room
Enjoy the music of the very talented Bruce Thomas followed by a special spring theme meal. Make your
lunch reservation by April 14. Cost of lunch follows “Eating Together” guidelines.
“What a Dump”, The Career of Bette Davis
Friday, April 17 10:30 a.m.
Library
Educator Ernest Liottii will continue to explore this star’s controversial, but never dull filmography.
Spinning
Friday, April 17 1 p.m. Library
Dorothy McCoach will discuss spinning, weaving and dyeing of the fibers on their route to becoming
cloth. A video of Clara Sherman, a famous Navajo weaver, covers the carding and spinning of wool will
be viewed.
Earth Day
Wednesday, April 22 11 a.m. Courtyard
Plant a few seeds to help enrich our environment.
Improving Your Nutrition
Friday, April 24 11 a.m. Library
What does it take to add more green to your plate? Health education consultant Daria Ravinski will
identify at least three means of increasing vegetables, fruits, and grains into a daily meal plan.
Fight Bac
Monday, April 27 11 a.m. Library
Learn four different steps you can take to reduce your risk of foodborne illness.
The Importance of Good Posture
Tuesday, April 28 11 a.m.
Library
Physical Therapist Cindy Schrum will discuss posture and injury prevention along with tips on safe
spring activities including gardening and sports.
Spring Games
Thursday, April 30 10 a.m. Courtyard
Enjoy the great outdoors and play volleyball, bocci ball, croquet and corn toss.
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DAY & TIME
2015 Class Schedule
PROGRAM
PROVIDER
LOCATION
Barbara Cochnar CCBC
Volunteers
Volunteer
Connie Daugherty - V
Volunteer
Joyce Lortz –CCBC
Drew Giordano-CCBC
Jeanne Gross - V
Volunteer
Nancy Palmer-V
Volunteers
127
113
124
Library
127
124
124
127/128
113
112
124
MONDAY
9:00 -10:00
9:00 - 4:00
9:00 - 12:00
9:30 - 10:30
10:00 - 11:00
10:00- 11:00
1:00 - 2:00
12:45 - 3:45
1:00 - 3:00
1:00 - 3:00
2:15 - 4:00
Yoga
Game Room
Wii Games
Book Club (2nd Mon.)
Senior Rhythms
Drums Alive
Strength & Fitness
Bridge
Mixed Cards
Jewelry Making
Ping Pong
TUESDAY
9:00 - 4:00
9:30 - 10:30
9:30 - 10:30
9:15 - 11:15
9:30 - 10:30
10:00 - 11:00
10:30 - 11:30
10:30 - 11:30
10:30 - 12:00
11:45 - 12:45
1:00 - 3:45
1:00 - 2:00
1:00 - 3:45
12:30 - 2:15
2:00 - 4:00
2:15 - 4:00
Game Room
Volunteers
Blood Pressure(2nd Tues.)
Manor Care
Cardio– Fit
Howard Silverstein - IC
Bingo
Volunteer
Council Mtg.(2nd.Tues.bi month)Volunteer & Staff
Senior Rhythms
Volunteer
Exec. Board Mtg. (2nd Tues) Volunteer & Staff
Cardio - Fit
Howard Silverstein-IC
Knitting and Crafts
Volunteers
Cardio - Fit
Howard Silverstein-IC
Bridge
Jeanne Gross - V
Strength & Fitness
Penny Folden-CCBC
Mixed Cards & Games
Volunteers
Intermediate Spanish
Ronald Browning - CCBC
Wii Games
Volunteers
Ping Pong
Volunteers
113
Library
124
111
128
127
128
124
Library
127&128
111
127 &128
113
112
124
124
Game Room
Intermediate Bridge
Senior Rhythms
Zumba Gold
Art From The Heart
Strength & Fitness
Mixed Cards
Mah Jong
Beginning Tai Chi
The American Presidency
Intermediate Tai Chi
Wii Games
113
112
Library
124
111
124
111
112
127&128
111
127&128
124
WEDNESDAY
9:00 - 4:00
9:30- 11:30
10:00 - 10:45
10:00 - 11:00
10:30- 12:00
1:00 - 2:00
1:00 - 2:00
1:00 - 3:00
1:00 - 2:00
1:30 - 3:00
2:00 - 3:00
3:00 - 4:00
Volunteers
Irv Eberlin - IC
Volunteer
Joyce Lortz - CCBC
Kathy Haduch-S
Penny Folden-CCBC
Volunteers
Open Play
David Huya –IC
John Reynolds-CCBC
David Huya -IC
Volunteers
2015 Class Schedule
DAY & TIME
PROGRAM
PROVIDER
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LOCATION
THURSDAY
9:00 -12:00
9:00 - 4:00
9:15 - 11:15
10:00 - 11:00
10:00 - 12:00
11:00 - 11:45
11:00 - 12:00
12:20 - 1:20
1:30 - 2:30
1:00 - 4:00
2:30 - 4:00
Wii Games
Game Room
Bingo
Senior Rhythms
Ceramics
Piano Music
Yoga
Cardio– Fit
Cardio - Fit
Mixed Cards & Games
Wii Games
Volunteers
Volunteers
Volunteers
Volunteers
Mel Strong - CCBC
Volunteer
Helen Kimmel - CCBC
Howard Silverstein- IC
Howard Silverstein- IC
Volunteers
Volunteers
124
113
111
128
112
124
127&128
127&128
124
112
124
Game Room
Zumba Gold
Yoga
Circle Games
Art
Rug Hookers (2nd Fri.)
BCASCO (4th Fri.)
TOPS
Strength and Fitness
Mixed Cards
Ping Pong
Volunteers
Joyce Lortz– CCBC
Helen Kimmel - CCBC
Kathy Haduch-S
Carolyn Shayte-CCBC
Joan Henderson - V
Beth Wiseman - V
Volunteers
Penny Folden-CCBC
Volunteers
Volunteers
113
127&128
127&128
124
112
111
111
127
124
111
124
FRIDAY
9:00 - 4:00
9:00 - 10:00
10:00 - 11:00
10:00 - 10:45
10:00 - 12:00
10:00 - 2:00
10:00 - 12:00
11:30 - 1:30
1:00 - 2:00
1:00 - 4:00
2:15- 4:00
Instructor Codes
CCBC - Community College of Baltimore- Fee involved
IC - Independent Contractor - Fee involved
V- Volunteer
S - Staff
Fitness Center Days and Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Fitness Center will be closed if there is no monitor available to supervise the room.
Applications available in 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.
Make sure you thank the volunteer monitors for their service. This makes the new rates and longer hours
possible. New classes for volunteer monitors are forming now. Sign up in office.
“The Department of Aging recommends that you check with your
physician before participating in any physically demanding activity.”
Please Note: At times classes and special events may be canceled due to
circumstances beyond our control. Thank you for understanding.
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Information
2014-2015
Cockeysville
Senior Center
Council
Executive Board
President
Karl Klusewitz
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 lavender
membership card for the year 2014-2015 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.
The Book Club
The Book Club meets on the second Monday of each month at the
Cockeysville Senior Center from 9:30 -10:30 am. Come join us!
Vice President
Louis Luperini
Get to Know the Library on the Go
The Baltimore County Bookmobile will visit the Cockeysville Senior
Center every other Thursday from 12:00-12:15 p.m.
Secretary
Jim Leishear
Treasurer
Dorothy Workinger
The Cockeysville Cuties Red Hatters
Thursday, April 9 Ginza Japanese Steak House
Assistant Treasurer
Ann Brockwell
General Membership Meetings
Are you interested in your senior center? Your voice is important.
Please join fellow members at general membership meetings that are held on the
second Tuesday in February, April, June, August, October and December
at 9:30 a.m. Please submit agenda items one week prior.
Advocate
Patti Hess
Delegates
Gretchen Fisher
Janice Griffin
Joanne Hammon
Paul Rogers
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.
Community Leaders
Judy Armstrong
Tracey Carpenter
Shopping Shuttle
County Ride will provide service to Walmart on Thursday,
April 16. Please secure your spot with Kathy Haduch at 410 887-7694 by
Wednesday, April 1.
Brenda Be
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A Look Ahead
Monday, May 4 Painted Screens of Baltimore 10:30 a.m.
Friday, May 8 A Taste of History 1 p.m.
Monday, May 11 Mothers Day Breakfast 11 a.m.
Monday, May 18 Civil War Stories with W Schaumburg 10:30 a.m..
Tuesday, May 19 Music by “Rearview Mirror” 1 p.m.
Friday, May 22 Hearing and Oral Screening 9 a.m.
Friday, May 29 Ice Cream Social 1 p.m.
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Information
Save The Date!
Legends in the Park at Oregon Ridge
Featuring Chuck Fisher and the Legends Show
Presented by Baltimore County Department of Aging
Thursday, June 11 from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
This show brings together great songs and singers like Frank Sinatra, Patsy Cline, Neil
Diamond, Connie Francis and others. Enjoy songs from those days of your first crush and
school-yard sweetheart, bringing back memories of days gone by.
There will be food for sale, games, door prizes and more! Bring your own chair and pack your
own lunch.
Tickets available at the front desk beginning May 1. $4.00 in advance/$5.00 at the door.
“Becoming a Resilient Caregiver: Nourishing Body and Mind”
Caregivers Mini-Conference for family caregivers of older adults
Saturday, April 11
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Bykota Senior Center, 611 Central Avenue, Towson Maryland 21204
Free admission and parking
Continental Breakfast and beverages sponsored by AARP
 Quick Cooking Demonstration and Tips for Healthy Living
 Stress Reducing Resources online and in your community
 Overview of Helpful Programs and Services
 Resource Tables with experts providing individualized guidance
Gift Shop
Stop by the gift shop that is located in the lobby.
Unique gifts, jewelry, greeting cards, snacks, and friendly conversation can be found.
Are You Interested in Your Center?
Would You Like To Take an Active Role?
Elections for the Executive Board are around the corner.
Please advise the staff if you are interested in running for a seat on the Executive Board
Visit the Cockeysville Senior Center Web Page at: www.Cockeysvilleseniorcenter.com
Cockeysville Senior Center Council is a certified nonprofit 501 (C)3 organization.
Your donation is tax deductable.
The Cockeysville Chronicle can be found at www.baltimorecountymd.gov
Once you are on the website, look for Agency-Aging
“Baltimore County Department of Aging is an equal opportunity service agency”
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Information
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 effort 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.
Community Resources 2015….Guiding Your Path To Resources In The Region
What’s new in 2015? Community Resources...BCDA’s newly published resource directly filled with
valuable information for living life to the fullest. For the second year, Baltimore County and Baltimore
City Governments have partnered to combine resources, business listings and non-profits in order to create
one regional publication for Baltimore communities. This revised publication has been expanded in
distribution and scope with the most current resources for older adults, baby boomers, caregivers, families,
adults with disabilities and professionals. Learn about the latest programs and services available in both
Baltimore County and City.
Please take this opportunity to pick up your complimentary copy of the directory at your local senior
center. You may also view Community Resources on line at www.baltimorecountymd.gov/community
resources. Smart phone owners can take advantage of the QR code on the publication cover. Empower
yourself, family and friends with information which spans adult day care to recreation and travel by
reading CommunityResources 2015, the directory which guides your path to resources in the region. To
learn more or to advertise in Community Resources 2015, please contact 410 887-2012 or [email protected].
Birthday
Ice Cream Social
Friday, April 24
1 p.m.
Free for April
birthday celebrants!
$1.00 for others
(Sponsored by Active Day of
Timonium)
Blood Pressure Screening
Tuesday, April 14
9:30 a.m.
Looking For:
Shopping Shuttle Participants
3rd Thursday of every month (call for details)
Bingo Players
Tuesday and Thursday
9:15-11:15 a.m.
Bridge Players
Monday and Tuesday
1-4 p.m.
Pinochle Players
Thursday and Friday
1-4 p.m.
Ping Pong Players
Monday, Tuesday and Friday
STOP!
When visiting Cockeysville Senior Center, please park in the
designated Senior Center area. Cars will be towed!
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Travel Information
Cockeysville Senior Center
2015 Travel Opportunities
The Travel Office is located in the Lobby
Hours: Monday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Stop by and speak to a travel expert for details about the upcoming trips.
The Houses of Frank Lloyd Wright
Cost $125.00
Pentagon Tour
Thursday, June 4
Monday, August 17
Cost: $30.00
The Grandeur of the Seas: Cruise to New England and Canada
Cost: from $900.00 pp
Departs September 17
Yuletide at Winterthur
Tuesday, December 1
Cost $100.00
Casino Trips:
April 14: Delaware Park
July 15: Pen National
October 14 Rocky Gap
Speak to the travel committee regarding cancellation penalties.
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.
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. We
reserve the right to cancel or alter an itinerary for any scheduled trip.
Would you be interested in joining our team of travel consultants?
Please let a staff member know.
Thanks
Tax preparations will take place Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays
until April 9. Appointments can be made by contacting the front desk at
410 887-7694. (Walk ins will not be accepted)
Help To Put Food on One’s Table
Donate non perishable and non expired food items to help those that may otherwise
go hungry.
Come Fly With
Cockeysville Senior Center’s
Model Airplane Club
Saturdays
10 a.m.-12 Noon
Cockeysville Community Center
9836 Greenside Drive
Earth Day
April 22
Earth Day was created to support environmental protection through a variety of
programs. It is known as the largest civic event in the world. More than a billion people
participate every year.
Baltimore Orioles Home Opener
Friday, April 10
3:05 p.m.
LET’S GO O’S
April is: Volunteer Month
It could not be done without you. You know who you are.
Thanks to all of our volunteers who assist with the Front Desk, Gift Shop, Travel
Division, Fitness Center, Library, “Eating Together Program”, Special Events, Home
Team, Educational Presentations, Executive Board, Website Updaters, Registration, and
Instructing a Variety of Classes.
Hats off to our 72 plus volunteers who help to make Cockeysville Senior Center
the energetic place to be.