Forward @ 50! - Leisure World
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Forward @ 50! - Leisure World
Leisure World News www.lwmc.com OF MARYLAND September 2, 2016 • Published Twice a Month Forward @ 50! Community Set to Celebrate Anniversary Photo by Maureen Freeman, Leisure World News Celebration Details Inside Board Approves 2017 Budget, $5 Fee Increase L INSIDE eisure World of Maryland is gearing up to celebrate 50 years of active, senior living with a weeklong series of funfilled events. Dance the night away at the sock hop, relive 1966’s most acclaimed films, or take in a show and fireworks; there’s something for everyone to enjoy during anniversary week. Turn to page 6 of this edition of the Leisure World News for a complete list of events, and keep reading to learn more about the people and history that make this community a wonderful place to call home. Governance & Information....26 Events & Entertainment.......30 Movie Schedule...................31 Health & Fitness..................32 Clubs, Groups & Organizations.......................34 Club Trips Listing..................69 Sports, Games & Scoreboards........................56 Classes & Seminars.............60 Calendar of Events...............63 Governance Meeting Schedules............................63 Classifieds...........................66 T he Leisure World Community Corporation (LWCC) Board of Directors met on Tuesday, Aug. 30 for its regular monthly meeting. LWCC Vice Chair Barbara Cronin presided, and Kevin Flannery represented the Leisure World of Maryland Corporation (LWMC) management. The board adopted two resolutions that approved the 2017 budgets for community facilities and Mutual operations. The total (operations and reserves) community facilities budget is $11,305,474, an increase of $339,765 over the 2016 budget. The 2017 monthly unit fee is $166.50, up $5 per unit per month from 2016. Funding for all reserves for 2017 is $2,076,745. The 2017 Mutual operating budget amount is $2,753,354, which includes salary adjustment funding of $64,000. ➤ to page 4 n Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) New Course Examines Heroes and Villains in History by Arthur N. Popper L eisure World resident Paul Levy is fascinated by historic events, ideas and people. Over the past several years, Paul has given a number of very interesting and intellectually provocative courses for the Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) that have focused on big ideas and the people who were involved in the creation of these ideas. In September 2015, Paul and his class focused on the fight for civil rights. This theme continued in April 2016 when Paul taught a course that focused on being Black in America through a discussion of the works of James Baldwin SW B ands L ll r o o ms II d Ba VI an IV T N ING! S W I Big THE EY BIG ND B A G ! S W I N G! N OL R N CO NCE Sat. October 29, 1:30 - 4PM EI Olney Theatre Center Order Tickets Now! 301.924.3400 war and, more broadly, questions of science ethics. The session focuses on the relationship and meeting between Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg. Fourth is a review and discussion of Malcolm X and, by extension, our present racial climate. The last session looks at balancing national security and personal privacy, with a focus on the actions of Edward Snowden and on the conflict between the FBI’s James Comey and Apple’s Tim Cook. The class starts in early October. For more information on registration, see the Classes Paul Levy. In the spring of 2016, he taught his popular CLL class discussed the and Seminars section on page 60. writings of Ta-Nehisi Coates and James Baldwin. He beings a new course in If you have questions about the October. Photo by Fred Shapiro course content, contact Paul at ([email protected]). develop their own perspectives on and Ta-Nehisi Coates. Paul holds a bachelor’s degree His new course, called “Heroes the course issues, and share them in political science from the and Villains,” follows in the mold with the class. University of Massachusetts at “Heroes or Villains” considers of his previous classes. In this Amherst. He also holds a master’s five different topics, all subject to course, Paul will lead the class and a doctorate in education. Paul through discussions of important varying views and interpretations. was a teacher and administrator First is an exploration and political or legal issues and help in public schools for 41 years, consider whether the protagonists discussion of contemporary U.S. taught at a community college liberalism and conservatism are heroes, villains, or perhaps and was a visiting associate through an examination of the both. professor at Temple University. philosophies of Edmund Burke As in other courses he has During his career, he taught and Thomas Paine. taught for CLL, Paul will provide American history, European Next, the class looks at some historical perspective and history, economics, civics and Jefferson Davis and other open the floor for informed psychology. Confederates as a way to answer discussion. For more information about the questions of whether and how all CLL courses and lectures see Indeed, as students in his we honor victors and vanquished. (www.cllmd.com). earlier classes know, Paul leads The third class addresses his classes in exciting discussions scientists’ obligations in time of that enable all participants to L L I H N E P AS EXXON 301-871-6777 Leisure World News OF MARYLAND Auto Care www.aspenhillexxon.com 14011 Georgia Ave. Owned and Operated by BENNY Since 1980 "or ask for my son DAN." Friendly, personal and professional service! Free transportation home and back when you leave your car for service! •Complete Automotive Maintenance Service & Repair • All Makes & Models • Two Years/24 Month Warranty • Factory Scheduled Maintenance Congratulations, Leisure World! It has been our privilege to be your neighbor since 1980. Yours is a beautiful and pleasant community that we are proud to be associated with. Best wishes from all the guys at Aspen Hill Exxon. Oil & Filter Change Service Only $29.95 Present this Coupon with Incoming Order. Expires September 30, 2016 Maryland State Inspection Station 2 | Leisure World News September 2, 2016 An official publication of the Leisure World Community Corporation, Leisure World News is published twice monthly by Leisure World Staff in collaboration with the Leisure World News Advisory Committee Leisure World News is published for the benefit of Leisure World residents. Its mission is to provide news and information about community governance and other relevant issues, events, and activities, and to provide residents a forum for their opinions and an opportunity to contribute articles of general interest. All matters concerning the Leisure World News will be decided with this mission in mind. Leisure World Staff Maureen Freeman, Senior Editor Stacy Smith, Assistant Editor Kathleen Brooks, Publication Associate Leisure World News Advisory Committee Arthur N. Popper, Chair Bernie Ascher, Vice Chair [email protected] Editorial: [email protected] Advertising: [email protected] 301-598-1310 Resident Writers & Contributors Hannette Allen, Barbara Braswell, Florence Butler, Linda Feinberg, Joan Guberman, Sandra McLeskey, Carol Neckar, Rincy Pollack, Don Watson Design & Layout Jennifer Frantz, JPF Design LLC Leisure World News of Maryland reserves the right to reject or discontinue any advertisement believed to be not in the best interest of Leisure World. We will not knowingly permit a dishonest advertisement to appear nor do we guarantee the reliability of advertisers. Faces of Leisure World, a project originated by resident Bob Tahler, appears in each edition of Leisure World News leading up to the 50th anniversary celebration in September 2016. Meet a few of the diverse folks who make the community so welcoming and learn about a small slice of their life. Enjoy! FA C E S O F L E I S U R E W O R L D ~ Susan ~ Photo by Leisure World News M y family thought it strange when at 34 I announced I wanted to live in Leisure World when the time was right. After retiring as an Army senior field medic and training reservists during the Desert Storm years, I was a nurse for the Visiting Nurse Association. I treated folks in their homes in Leisure World and noticed a unique difference from patients elsewhere. Unlike others, most asked when they could leave their residences and continue their active lives…meetings, lectures, various interest clubs and games. This really impressed me, as folks from 70 to 100 pushed to get well, feeling stifled without their ongoing daily activities. My visits meant this freedom was postponed, and I realized what our community offers. Many community neighbors have passed by but had not been within the gates to experience the full available lifestyle. It’s been 12 years since I have moved here…and yes, I was older than 34. Taking the lesson from my past patients, I dove into many of the Leisure World menu of things to do. I serve on the board of the Leisure World Foundation, enjoy the friendship and creativity of the Ceramics Club, worked on many Fun and Fancy productions, administer the garden plots, serve on the Health Advisory Committee, and am a Varsity Water Volleyball veteran. Just as I had hoped… it is a full and rewarding life. Forward@50! Leisure World of Maryland’s 50th Anniversary Celebration is a week of memorable events for residents, their friends, and family. Mark your calendars now for the week of Sept. 10-17, 2016, and plan to enjoy one or more of the social and cultural activities, including a film festival, concerts, picnics, fireworks and more. ❒ Emergency Preparedness Advisory Committee EPAC Seeks New Members to Help with Readiness Efforts by David Darr T he Emergency Preparedness Advisory Committee (EPAC) needs new members who can develop ideas about emergency preparedness, as well as writers, communicators and people who care about other residents when the power goes off or the snow blocks Leisure World Boulevard. Who We Are The primary role of EPAC is to “advise the LWCC Board of Directors, management and Mutuals, as appropriate, on matters relating to emergency preparation.” The complete charter for the EPAC as approved by the LWCC Board of Directors can be found on the LW website at (lwmc.com/ advisorycommittees-emergency preparedness.html). The charter is relatively wide ranging. The current members of EPAC have chosen to concentrate on informing and educating residents by “publicizing emergency preparedness information applicable to individual residents and the Trust,” as our charter states. This involves cooperation with other agencies and organizations, such as Montgomery County and the American Red Cross, that deal with emergency preparedness on a daily basis. Within Leisure World, the EPAC coordinates with other committees such as Security and Transportation and Health advisory committees. Why We Serve Serving on the EPAC is a way to help individuals take responsibility for their safety, and to teach them how to prepare for an emergency. In the past several years, Maryland has been subject to the effects of an earthquake, “Snowmageddon,” hurricanes, tornadoes, a derecho, extreme heat and extreme cold. These conditions have often had an impact on the health and safety of Leisure World residents. First responders may not be able to get to residents immediately, or they may need to focus their efforts elsewhere if a disaster occurs. Thus, it behooves residents to take some personal responsibility and initiative in being prepared. While EPAC members are not required to have some background in emergency preparedness, it is a plus. How We Serve Potential duties include publicizing emergency preparedness information in the Leisure World News that advises residents on being prepared for and preventing various emergency situations. The EPAC also informs residents about emergency preparedness at group functions such as new resident orientations and the annual Health and Wellness Fair. Additionally, the EPAC has started a tradition of preparing two major resident-oriented presentations each year. One is the October fire safety forum on preventing fires and responding to various fire situations. It has attracted more than 100 residents from many mutuals. The other is an April emergency preparedness workshop about supply kits and other ideas for personal preparedness. That presentation has has attracted more than 150 residents from over 20 mutuals. How to Join By now, mutuals have been asked to submit candidate names to join Leisure World advisory committees. Simply submit your name and your interest in joining the EPAC. If your mutual board does not make residents aware of the opportunity to join advisory committees, ask a board member about it. September 2, 2016 Leisure World News | 3 It’s Time for the Fall 2016 Flea Market J oin your friends and fellow residents on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Clubhouse I Crystal Ballroom and Maryland Room for the semi-annual Leisure World Flea Market. Signups for market space begins 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6, in the E&R Office in Clubhouse I and runs through Wednesday, Sept. 21, or until space is filled. Residents only are eligible to rent vendor space at the market, and a resident must be present at the table at all times. To accommodate the greatest number of residents and groups, space is limited to a maximum of 12 feet of space (the equivalent of two 3x6 tables or one 3x6 table and one rack) per rental. Tables can be rented: $18 for 3x6 and $9 for 3x3. One chair is provided for a 3x3 table, and two for a 3x6 table. The fee for extra chairs is $1 each. A limited number of clothing racks are available to rent for $10 each. Payment can be made by check, payable to Leisure World of Maryland Corporation, or by MasterCard, Discover or VISA. Tables, chairs or racks cannot be brought into the sale. (Display racks that fit on top of rented tables are okay). Merchandise may not be placed on chairs, next to or in front of tables and racks. Space is limited. Placing items around the rented space impedes traffic and is a major safety concern and therefore will not be tolerated. Beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, numbers will be given out to flea market vendors who want help bringing merchandise into the clubhouse. Market vendors may begin bringing in their merchandise at 8 a.m. The market will open to the general public at 9:30 a.m. Keep in mind that clothing offered for sale at the market must be clean and in good condition. Vendors are reminded that they must remove all unsold merchandise and debris (boxes, hangers, wrapping materials, etc.) when they leave. Individuals and organizations are responsible for the collection and payment of sales tax. You may obtain this sales tax license at the Maryland State Department of Taxation in the Wheaton Plaza Office Building. Remember, the items you are willing to part with may be your neighbor’s sought after treasures. Join us for a fun-filled day! BOD tions from June’s 50 property transfers. After June and July, which Flannery has called “banner months” for property transfers, the trend is on track to ease in August, with 37 transfers as of Aug. 26. Jolene King, the assistant general manager for facilities and services, reported to the board that the Physical Properties Department (PPD) processed 12,900 work orders in the first half of 2016 and ended June approximately $95,000 under budget. Residents’ participation in service agreements, which offer unit owners protection against the cost of unexpected repairs, has increased 66 percent since 2010. “They continue to be a solid aspect of our business,” King said. Nicole Gerke, the PPD project manager, told the board that Clubhouse Grille (formerly the Cascade Bistro) and Maryland Room renovations in Clubhouse I were ready for final inspections in the current week. from page 1 ➤ In his general manger’s report, Flannery said that 56 property transfers took place in July 2016, generating approximately $215,000 in transfer fee contributions to the reserve funds. This figure Project1_Layout 1 6/3/16 1:26 PM Page 1 tops $200,000 in contribu- Highly Trained Professionals Committed W to Quality Care ith more than 200 years combined experience in the �ields of memory care and senior living, we thoroughly understand the complex needs of individuals suffering from memory loss. Many of us also identify from a personal perspective. Our team of highly quali�ied memory care experts utilizes the most advanced and bene�icial practices and services. At Olney Assisted Living, our dedication is re�lected through exceptional, specialized programs and only surpassed by our compassionate care. We also uniquely staff licensed nurses, who are on-site 24/7 and fully engaged in the health and wellbeing of each resident. Call (301)570-0525 for a personal tour and to meet our esteemed team of memory care professionals. 4 | Leisure World News September 2, 2016 16940 Georgia Avenue I Olney, Maryland 20832 (301) 570-0525 I www.olneymemorycare.com Terrace Room Come check out the newly-renovated Terrace Room and enjoy an updated menu and wines. 301-598-1331 Coming Soon: The new “Clubhouse Grille” opening in early September 2016 Crab and Oyster Feast Tuesday, October 18, at 5 p.m. Tickets are $55 per person Call 301-598-1331 for more information. Watch for information on what we have planned for Thanksgiving Day and New Year’s Eve. Terrace Room Summer Hours Stein Room Hours Monday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday-Thursday, 11 a.m-9 p.m., Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. September 2, 2016 Leisure World News | 5 50! Celebrate A Golden Anniverary Week, a Celebration of Community A s real estate agents and “Fight Club” characters know, sometimes a list can be reduced to its most essential idea. This concept also holds true for residents attending ticketed events during a week of festivities marking Leisure World of Maryland’s 50th anniversary. The top three things they need to remember, according to Sandy Marks, the chairwoman of the committee that organized the celebration: Bring your tickets to each event. Yes, bring your tickets – that’s the first, second and third thought she hopes will be on attendees’ minds as they head out to the festive parties, dancing, movies, picnicking and performances. Here’s a reminder of the events of the fun-filled week that’s right around the corner. All ticketed events are long sold out, but the Community Day event, vision and hearing screenings, fireworks, open house and field day are open to all. Saturday, Sept. 10 7-10 p.m. Crystal Cabaret Clubhouse I Crystal Ballroom Enjoy a buffet dinner and a show by vocalist Julie Kurzava and Seth Kibel, a woodwind musician with a special flair on the saxophone, clarinet and flute. Tickets required. Sunday, Sept. 11 1-4 p.m. Forward @ 50! Picnic Clubhouse I lanai Join state and local dignitaries for this official opening event. The LW Chorale performs some musical numbers to help celebrate. Tickets required. Monday, Sept. 12 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. 1966 Film Festival Clubhouse II auditorium Do you remember the first time you saw these award-winning films? Settle in your seats for a nostalgic viewing of “Blow Up,” cringe at Elizabeth Taylor’s and Richard Burton’s portrayal of marital ferocity in “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolfe,” and appreciate Thomas More’s eloquent, more measured arguments in “A Man for All Seasons.” Tickets required. Tuesday, Sept. 13 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. 1966 Film Festival Clubhouse II auditorium As the film festival continues, “The Russians are Coming, the Russians are Coming” is sure to provoke some interesting conversations. Evaluate the lifestyle of “Alfie,” played by Michael Caine, and travel to the Old West (sort of) in “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly,” starring Clint Eastwood as the coolly tight-lipped Blondie in Sergio Leone’s masterpiece. (Eastwood, now 86, releases his most recent production on Sept. 9.) Tickets required. Tuesday, Sept. 13 1 p.m. Community Day Clubhouse II After its notable display of 6 | Leisure World News September 2, 2016 generosity, Leisure World residents can show their pride at a ceremony to celebrate the final collection of donated goods to A Wider Circle, a local charity. Leisure World donations of kitchen supplies far exceeded expectations. Open to all. Wednesday, Sept. 14 5-7:30 p.m. Cocktail Party Clubhouse I Crystal Ballroom and Maryland Room The Rossmoor Woman’s Club hosts an evening of cocktails, conversation and musical entertainment. Laura Nickle, a veteran of piano bars and cabarets, performs on piano in the ballroom, and LW resident Mary Lee Amato will pluck her harp across the hall in the Maryland Room. Tickets required. Thursday, Sept. 15 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Washington Performing Arts Clubhouse II auditorium The SynchroniCity string ensemble performs two concerts of pops and classical music. Tickets required. Friday, Sept. 16 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Vision and Hearing Screenings Clubhouse II parking lot The Lions Club of Leisure World offers free tests for vision and hearing in its mobile health unit. Open to all. Friday, Sept. 16 7-9:30 p.m. Sock Hop Clubhouse I Crystal Ballroom Dance the night away under the sparkling chandelier, and treat yourself to ice cream for sale and a cash bar during breaks. Tickets required. Friday, Sept. 16 9:30 p.m. Fireworks Behind Clubhouse I Come one and all! Who doesn’t enjoy a spectacular fireworks show, especially one that lights up the lanai, golf course and Montgomery Mutual? Fingers are crossed for a clear night, but just in case, the rain date is Saturday, Sept. 17. Open to all. Saturday, Sept. 17 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Field Day and Open House Throughout Leisure World The public is invited to tour LW’s 610 acres, amazing amenities and remarkably vibrant clubs. Clubs, organizations and sports groups will demonstrate their activities and be available to answer questions. Open to all. Saturday, Sept. 17 1-3 p.m. David Cole & Main Street Blues Clubhouse II auditorium Hear the native Washingtonian jam with his blues band. “There’s a whole party goin’ on inside his guitar case,” a fellow blues master has said of his music. Sponsored by the Lions Club. Tickets required. Saturday, Sept. 17 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Olney Theatre Singers, “Songs From Broadway” Clubhouse I Crystal Ballroom Close out the week of celebration with toe-tapping tunes. Coffee, cookies and a cash bar are available. Tickets required. And finally... You remember, right? Bring your tickets. Bring your tickets. Bring your tickets. Have fun! n Fireside Forum Leisure World Through the Years, in Photographs and Reminiscences of its Early Days In Leisure World’s more recent history, Charles Marcus, left, walks his dog while dressed as a clown in the July 4 parade in 2006. At right, a deer follows John Tremaine on the golf course in 2010. Both photos are included in both Fred Shapiro’s slide show and the historical book produced by the 50th Anniversary History and Achievements Committee. Photos by Fred Shapiro by Stewart Lillard H istory comes to the Clubhouse II auditorium on Sunday, Sept. 18, at 2:30 p.m. with a free program sponsored by the Fireside Forum, the 50th Anniversary History and Achievements Committee, and the Rossmoor Camera Club. The program, entitled “Leisure World: Past and Present,” features Heidi Cortese, daughter of the late Ross Cortese, founder of several Leisure World communities in New Jersey, California, Maryland, Virginia and Arizona, will speak about her “siblings” – her chain of active adult housing communities throughout America. Fred Shapiro, who is hosting Heidi Cortese, next will present his memorable slide show using a musical background tracing the history of Leisure World’s last 50 years. His program is composed of photographs contributed by residents and members of the Rossmoor Camera Club. Moreover, he has scanned hundreds of old ❒ Security and Transportation Department Sept. 16: Special Bus Service for Fireworks S pecial extended bus service will run in the community on Friday, Sept. 16, so residents can attend 50th anniversary festivities conveniently. Green, Red and Blue bus routes will run from 6-10 p.m. Bus schedules are available in the Security and Transportation office, at the front desk in the Administration office, in Education and Recreation offices, and in property managers’ offices. For any further assistance, contact the Security and Transportation office via email ([email protected]) or by phone (301-598-1355). photographs and slides from the early days of the community. Fred has been able to capture the lives of the people, the buildings in which they live, and the activities they enjoy, as well as the nature of the community. The slide show also captures the distinctive architectural styles of the residential buildings, the rolling landscapes, the many floral plantings and the bird and animal life that constitutes a part of the environment of Leisure World. Interesting, too, are the visual depictions of our residents at work and at play inside the clubhouses, on the golf course or tennis courts, in the indoor and outdoor pools, and other facilities in the community. Compare the attire of the residents of past years with those of the present age. Enjoy all this pictorial record accompanied by a memorable American musical background. Commemorative books have been printed and will be available for purchase for $25, which is a charitable donation to the Leisure World Foundation. History Book Arrives F ull of fascinating details and hundreds of photos, a new book on Leisure World’s first 50 years has been published under the sponsorship of the Foundation of Leisure World. Look for a table at free and ticketed events during celebration week where copies will be available for purchase. If supplies don’t last, pre-orders can be taken for another printing. All sales proceeds to to the Foundation of Leisure World. Those who have already ordered books can pick them up Tuesday, Sept. 6, and Thursday, Sept. 8, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the Clubhouse I lobby. September 2, 2016 Leisure World News | 7 Brave, New Leisure World Residents Began Settling in the Middle of a Year of Milestones I n mid-August 50 years ago, Leisure World’s very first residents pulled their roadsters up to their new homes, where they began moving in their furniture and boxes of belongings. Perhaps they unpacked through that Monday evening, Aug. 15, while at the District of Columbia Stadium (later renamed the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium), the Beatles performed during the band’s last commercial concert tour together. Perhaps, as they hung clothing in the closets and set up their kitchens, they chatted about another opening ten days earlier in Las Vegas, that of the Caesar’s Palace hotel and casino, with its opulent Roman Empire theme. Or the NASA space program, which was tenaciously preparing for its Apollo missions. Or the steep escalation of U.S. troops sent across the Pacific Ocean to Vietnam. It was against a backdrop of uncertain, dynamic change that these Leisure World pioneers settled into Ross Cortese’s vision come to life. Here are some other noteworthy events and trivia that shaped the zeitgeist of 1966: • A gallon of gasoline costs 32 cents. • A first-class stamp costs a nickel. • The minimum wage rises to $1.25. • “The Sound of Music” wins an Oscar for Best Picture. • Television marks the debuts of “Star Trek,” “Batman,” “The Monkees,” and the BBC’s “The Frost Report.” • Books published include Jaqueline Susann’s “Valley 8 | Leisure World News September 2, 2016 of the Dolls” and Truman Capote’s “In Cold Blood.” • President Johnson announces to television cameras on June 30, “Tomorrow, for the first time, nearly every older American will receive hospital care – not as an act of charity, but as the insured right of a senior citizen.” Medicare begins. • In China, Chairman Mao Zedong launches a Cultural Revolution to purge and reorganize China’s Communist party. • The Surveyor 1 spacecraft lands on the moon and transmits images of its surface back to Earth. • I ndira Gandhi is elected India’s first female Prime Minister. •B obby Seale and Huey P. Newton found the Black Panther Party in California. • New automobile models include the Toyota Corolla, Ford Bronco and Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme and Toronado. • A merger is announced between the National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL). It paved the way for the combined league, which retained the “National Football League” name and logo, as well as the first Super Bowl after the 1966 season. • The war in Vietnam heats up, as do protests against it. In December, there are 385,000 U.S. troops there. Casualties for the year total more than 6,000 Americans dead and 30,000 wounded. • Controversial comedian Lenny Bruce dies of a drug overdose at age 40. ‘Our World Is the Best World’ Daughter of LW Founder Celebrates Community’s Staying Power ‘golden years’ can stretch well into their eighth and ninth eidi Cortese, CEO at decade of life, or beyond. Rossmoor Construction Many older adults opt to stay Company and daughter physically active and find new of late Leisure World founder ways to enjoy life, or return to Ross Cortese, has a simple hobbies they once loved but message for residents as they had little time to explore when celebrate the Silver Spring, working and raising families. Maryland community’s 50th Some work part-time or find anniversary: “Enjoy life.” ways to volunteer in their Her advice is easy to adopt communities. And many are no considering the longer satisfied with myriad ways Leisure uprooting themselves World makes senior and moving to typical living an enriching retirement destinaand pleasurable tions, like Florida, experience. From California, Arizona its trademark, gated and Nevada. security, to the varied “Now you are clubs and amenities seeing more active Heidi Cortese greets residents at a LW LGBT meeting in September 2015. it offers, retiree and adult communities Photo courtesy Heidi Cortese senior residents can across the nation, and continue to live their Heidi Cortese. Photo that is because there with it a fresh perspective and Leisure World amidst a lives to the fullest in courtesy Heidi Cortese are so many people lifestyle that becomes part of life lagging economy because ways that were inconliving longer and at Leisure World. it offers “more bang for the ceivable in the 1960s maybe not quitting “The community will morph; buck.” when Cortese’s idea for Leisure their jobs, but dialing it back on whereas we used to have She said these commuWorld originated. their workload,” Cortese said, bowling alleys, we have health nities are attracting quite a According to Cortese, adding that many older adults clubs,” she said. “We have a few people who can’t afford her father had just finished want to live within a 30-35 diversity that is enjoyed in ever-increasing homeowner building a revolutionary mile radius of their immediate these communities—that’s new association fees. But unlike community in Los Alamitos, support group—family and and different and crosses all living in other age-restricted California in 1961 called “Ross- friends. the generations. And you find communities, Leisure World moor,” which consisted of Cortese said the “country that with each culture and each residents can retain a sense single family, detached homes. club lifestyle” and gated secugroup they bring something Cortese said the community beautiful to the community that was very popular because a wall gets incorporated.” surrounded it. “We have a diversity that is enjoyed in these “Everyone loved the wall,” communities.” — Heidi Cortese Standing Out from the Crowd she said. “It made a nice, cozy Cortese encouraged resienclave.” dents to check out (www. Inspired by the success of leisureworld.com), which she Rossmoor, Cortese sought to rity allows residents to “come of personal freedom, and are described as a platform for create similar communities for home to a relaxed atmosphere unencumbered by concerns for residents from all seven Leisure older adults, a notion born in where they can enjoy their their property’s security. World communities that spotpart from watching his retired, homes, see friends and enjoy “The baby boomer generalights their achievements and but healthy and active parents their interests and hobbies.” tion loves to travel and they can activities. struggle to find a place to call “You don’t find that (gate) just lock the door and go and “Everyone in these commuhome. in other active adult communot worry that their place is nities is just a jewel,” she said. “In those days, people really nities,” she said. “That’s pretty “And I’ve had the great privihad no choices,” Cortese said. unique to my family’s template being broken into,” she said. As baby boomers continue lege of meeting so many and “You either lived with your to building these communities.” to age and enter Leisure World being in touch with so many families or went to a nursing Additionally, Cortese said all communities, they will bring because of (leisureworld.com).” home. His parents were a large seven Leisure World commuwith them their generation’s As steward to the Leisure inspiration for the Leisure nities are well located with lifestyle and energy, a tranWorld name and global tradeWorld community.” beautiful landscaping. sition Cortese believes will mark, Cortese said she has “And because of the good benefit all residents. travelled the nation and seen locations, the resale value is A New Kind of Retirement “It gives us something to many other age-restricted adult higher. Many of our residents According to the Federal learn, and I think that spirit is communities, and believes pass their manors on to their Administration on Aging, the embraced by all,” she said. Leisure World is still the gold children,” she said. number of people age 65 and The array of activities available standard. older is projected to increase to residents is particularly evident “Our world is the best world,” 36 percent by the year 2020. Across the Generations in its clubhouses and amenities. Cortese said. “I’ve been to many People are living for longer Cortese, who is a baby Cortese said every new generation and I say that from the bottom than ever before and often in boomer, said people of her that enters Leisure World brings of the my heart.” better health, so a person’s generation are flocking to by Stacy Smith H September 2, 2016 Leisure World News | 9 Resident Recalls Her 41 Years at Leisure World her birthday party. Some of her fondest memoJust three years shy of ries are from her time as a becoming a centenarian, member of the Kiwanianne’s hen Louada Chisolm Chisolm is one of the oldest resi- Club, the Kiwanis’ women’s and her late husband dents living at Leisure World, auxiliary. Her husband was arrived at the small, but that hasn’t slowed her down also an active member of the age-restricted community in much. Between visiting with community, and for a time acted July of 1975, North Leisure her son, three granddaughters as president of the Fireside World Boulevard was just a and 10 great-grandForum and the dirt road, and Mutual 13 was children, attending Leisure World the only development in her church services, chapter of the neighborhood. and chauffeuring Kiwanis. “We watched the rest of north her three girlfriends “The year he Leisure World being built,” for duplicate bridge was president was Chisolm said. games, her social the first year they The house they bought was calendar is pretty full. had the Kiwanis just a year old at the time, and “I’m thankful I’m convention outside the previous owners left a lot of doing as well as I am the United States, the original furniture. She still at my age,” she said. and we went to owns the armchairs and settee She became a resi- Louada Chisolm. Photo by Austria,” she said. that harken back to an era when dent of Leisure World Stacy Smith, Leisure World “We took a cruise News ladies entertained with tea in at a time when a up the Rhine for the parlor room, and everyone board member dinner a preconvention kept their good China behind was a very formal affair, with tour in Switzerland and went glass doors. But splayed in the ladies attired in long evening through the mountains where middle of her ornate living room gowns and men in dress suits. they made ‘The Sound of Music.’ is a simple card table for playing The outdoor pool was a gathIt was wonderful.” bridge, a favorite pastime. Two ering place, much like it is now, She also took noteworthy golden balloons, a nine and a but “the population was small community positions, and seven, sway gently in the corner then, so we got to know each was secretary of the Rossmoor of the room, a recent gift from other well,” she said. Woman’s Club until some of the members pressed her to run for president. “I just don’t have leadership skills; at least I don’t feel that I do,” she admitted. Chisolm was born in 1919, a year before the 19th amendment Just off of Norbeck Road & East Gude Drive was ratified, granting women the right to vote. 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Scott Fitzgerald Theatre Great performances in the neighborhood. We happily handle all insurance claims for you Lifetime Warranty on All Repairs 10 | Leisure World News September 2, 2016 but is excited by the possibility. Before living at Leisure World she worked for the government as what she called a “position classifier.” “It was an interesting job,” she said, but confessed that she always felt as if she had to work twice as hard as many of her coworkers who had advanced degrees. She was happy to take an early retirement and move to Leisure World from McLean, Virginia. Her beloved husband passed away in 2013; they were married for 72 years. Chisolm attributes her longevity to her faith in God and her desire to remain of service to others. “I have a friend; her husband’s in assisted living. She has a brace on her leg and has to walk with a walker. I take her to see her husband and drop her off, and go back and get her and take her home. She’s so appreciative,” Chisolm said. Her longevity may also have something to do with the feeling of reassurance that living in a gated community with every kind of amenity it provides. “I go to bed at night and I don’t have any fear of a gunshot coming in the window or something unhappy happening. I feel very comfortable and safe here, and I just like the community; the physical properties accessibility and the activities,” she said. Get Into It Rockville Civic Center Park • 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville, MD 20851 • Box Office: 240-314-8690 Tickets online: www.rockvillemd.gov/theatre ‘49 in Reverse’ For Sylvia Pachenker, Age Is Just a Number member of the Ceramics Club ever since she set foot in the 8 years ago, when both studio, and fires the kilns for she and her husband were newcomers. She said her past nearing retirement, Sylvia artwork, which is sometimes Pachenker presented the idea displayed in the Clubhouse II of moving to Leisure World to hallway cabinets, has won best in her reluctant spouse, who was show at the Howard County Fair. adamant that they were too She also belongs to young to move to a community Hadassah, calls the numbers at for ‘old folks.’ Bingo every second and fourth Then it came time to paint Saturday of the month and has the outside of their house. only recently begun to taper her “I bought all this paint from involvement with making travel Sears and my husband looks at arrangements for the Going It the cans and he says ‘Oh, can Alone Group. we give it back?’” Pachenker “I’m trying to bring someone remembers. in that’s much younger than A bit baffled, me so they can she nonetheless take over. I’m assented to his very practical; request. I may not be “Good, give here tomorrow,” it back. We’re Pachenker says. moving to Leisure Her practicality World. I’m not extends to even painting,” he said. her breakfast meal, The couple which consists of moved into “prune juice and Mutual 14 in 1978 pills,” but she says in a home whose she makes up for selling point was Sylvia Pachenker. Photo by Stacy it later in the day Smith, Leisure World News the carport that when she drives, would shelter coupon in hand, to a different their vehicles from Maryland’s fast food restaurant to join her infamous nor’easters. girlfriends for lunch. Although Pachenker said what stood she mostly spends time with out most to her about Leisure folks her own age, she says she World then was the entrance’s enjoys seeing younger people massive globe, the community’s moving into her neighborhood, trademark, that she described bringing with them a fresh, new as multicolored and rotational, perspective on things. A few of and sat where the shopping them have even brought her into plaza is located today. their fold. She recalled that Clubhouse II “I play mah jongg every was just a glint in development’s Wednesday night with the baby eyes, and, long before MedStar boomers,” she says, adding joined the community, the entire medical center fit inside a sweetly, “I didn’t adopt them; they adopted me.” two-bedroom apartment. Pachenker appreciates the “I saw Leisure World grow variety of activities available up,” Pachenker says. “There to her and is happy that she were a lot of empty spaces, but then they built The Greens, and has the freedom to pick and choose her pleasure. She says little by little it grew up.” her instinct to move here all Now 94 years old and a those years ago, despite her many years-retired National Security Agency (NSA) analyst, husband’s initial protests, remains a wise decision. Pachenker spreads her time “It was the best thing I ever between the many clubs and organizations she takes part in. did,” she says. “If I lived in a house outside Leisure World “I say I’m 49, just reversed. I’d be limited. Here, I can get Its just a number,” she said. around and do what I want.” She has been an active by Stacy Smith, Leisure World News 3 Congratulations ON 50 YEARS. MedStar Health is proud to be part of this special community and is committed to meeting all of your healthcare needs. Medical Center: 301-598-1590 MedStarHealth.org/LW September 2, 2016 Leisure World News | 11 All in a Few Decades’ Work Longtime Employees Have Grown Along with Leisure World by Leisure World News W hen they began working at Leisure World, most of the community’s high-rise buildings did not yet exist. For some in the group, Clubhouse II was half the size it is today; for others, it, too, had yet to be built. At Leisure World of Maryland, 11 employees have worked nearly 30 years or more at the community, or at least 60 percent of its 50-year lifetime. They came at different times and for different reasons, but through the years they all have continuously served the community, watched it grow and have come to know its residents. Collectively, they hold 469 years of experience at Leisure World. John Bassett Golf Course Mechanic 37 years, 3 months Fresh from his high school graduation, Bassett came to work on the rolling fairways and trimmed greens of the golf course, cutting the grass, assisting with golf maintenance and even helping dig out a creek by the 15th green. There, not far from where the golf maintenance building was located (where Turnberry Courts Building 3 stands today), he lay piping and gravel as part of the project that would complete Leisure World Boulevard’s loop. After a year, he became the mechanic, a one-man crew tending to all the golf course’s machinery, from the brush chipper and fleet of golf carts to the massive mowers that roar across the fairways and greens. His work hasn’t been only about machines that keep the course functioning and manicured; those 30 bluebird houses throughout the course, plus another half-dozen purple martin houses across from the Broadwalk in Montgomery Mutual, are his handiwork. Back in the early 1980s, “there were only a couple of birdhouses out there” on the course, he says. With an unassuming shrug, he recalls thinking, “I’ll just make some new ones.” Dee Martynuska Director of Education and Recreation 37 years, 1 month Martynuska started her career at Leisure World as a part-time receptionist working in the Clubhouse I lobby. At the time, Leisure World didn’t have computers, much less a Computer Learning Center, so she kept a handwritten directory of all 3,200 residents, a number that’s now more than doubled. “I loved the people; it was so much fun,” she said with a broad smile and twinkling eyes. When a secretary left, she jumped at the opportunity to start working at Leisure World full-time. She worked hard, eventually became assistant director, then director, of the E&R department, a position that requires her to work closely with contractors, manage event logistics and problem-solve. Still, she enjoys days when she has the opportunity to interact with residents, several of whom she’s grown close with. “You almost become like part of the their family,” she said. Jamie McDonald Director of Information Technology 36 years, 11 months His current office shares space with piles of boxes, old 12 | Leisure World News September 2, 2016 printers, computer monitors, other electronic devices and tangles of cables. But McDonald’s first work at Leisure World almost 37 years ago began outdoors. Cutting grass with Leisure World’s grounds maintenance crew was a good summer job between high school and college, and McDonald found that continuing with a part-time security job during the school year worked well with his schedule. For about five years, he was a supplemental transportation driver, sometimes delivered pharmacy prescriptions and manned the gatehouse. An odd moment came when he found himself tasked with climbing rungs of the enormous globe at the community’s entrance to bring down chairs that teenage pranksters had placed on its top. In 1984, McDonald moved on to become an accounting clerk for a few months, then a mutual bookkeeper until 1991. In the 1990s and through the new millennium, he was the manager of data processing, which entailed running payroll, managing medical center and restaurant software, and doing electronic billing. Since 2007 he has been the director of information technology, managing, maintaining and enhancing the technology for Leisure World staff and residents. Helen Gleeson E&R Administrative Assistant 36 years, 4 months Back when Leisure World ran its own travel office, Gleeson worked full time there for about a decade. She helped organize and group trips for residents, some to dinner theaters in the region, others to more far-flung locales in the U.S. and around the world. Being the staff member to accompany trips was a wonderful perk, and she ticks some of them off: “Two weeks in Hawaii, lots of Alaska cruises… I’ve been through the Panama Canal several times,” she says. “That aspect of the job was beautiful. You can’t top those sorts of things.” Gleeson first came to Leisure World as a parttime assistant in the E&R department, working around her small children’s schedules. She has served on the committee that plans July 4 events for about the past 15 years. Her current role in the Clubhouse II E&R office includes a conglomeration of tasks, such as making reservations, taking class registrations, overseeing entertainment and special events, and making deposits from ticket sales. “Whatever’s necessary, we try to do it,” she says. Kevin Flannery Leisure World Maryland Corporation president, Leisure World General Manager 35 years, 6 months When Flannery joined Leisure World management as an assistant comptroller in 1981, the community was on the cusp of major changes. Already closely familiar with Leisure World, he had been an auditor with Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, P.C., the firm that conducted its annual audits. He came aboard in March, allowing for a smooth transition to the comptroller’s role when she retired in the autumn. Also in early autumn that year, Bob Sullivan (after whom the Sullivan meeting room is named) was hired as the new general manager. Transformation that year – and the next several – “was like going from 35 to 70 miles per hour” in a quick burst, Flannery says. “The dynamics of the community really changed.” As residents moved toward self-governance, the Leisure World Community Corporation formed in 1981. With about 4,000 residents in 2,600 homes after the community’s first 15 years, the original developer had completed its last project, and the IDI company soon was introduced to construct remaining residential development, all high rises. Within ten years after Flannery started working at Leisure World, another 1,300 units were added; while he was the assistant general manager in the following decade, about 1,500 more. For Flannery, the general manager since 2007, a display of the community’s essence that captured his attention from the outset is its annual July 4 parades, which he’d bring his young children to. “The whole spirit of the event … between the singers, the parade, the music – that really struck me,” he says. Tim Naugle Special Police Officer 35 years, 7 months When a residents’ guests arrived at the gatehouse, Naugle remembers, he’d use a pen to cross off their names on the handwritten list of names and addresses the security officers used. That was in the early 1980s, years before the computer database and entry system currently used in the gatehouse. He also remembers the time a painter’s too-tall truck crashed into the gatehouse’s overhang, wrenching the building off its foundation and a pipe out of the ceiling. Working the gate was one of the many jobs he’s worked in the security department, where he started out as a bus driver in 1981. Naugle “ended up doing all the positions available in the department,” he says, as he started out at Leisure World alongside his father, who had become the new minister at the Inter-Faith Chapel. Within a few years, he became a special police officer in the community, a job he felt eager to do. “I loved working with people,” he says. “That was the main thing.” Recently, as he readied his patrol car to start his shift, a resident called across the parking lot to thank him for his work. As she drove away, Naugle beamed. “It’s great,” he said. “That’s what I’m here for.” Scott Wagner Director of Golf Operations 33 years, 6 months After growing up in Indiana, where he became a golfing enthusiast and talented player, Wagner moved to the East Coast with an eye on making a living at his favorite sport. While testing his skills in amateur events, he worked on a golf course to support himself. That was the job that led to his current role, in which he is responsible for a Pro Shop and entire 18-hole golf course. Wagner came to Leisure World early in 1983 as an assistant golf course superintendent, and less than a year later, he became the superintendent when the previous one departed. After another 15 years, he was named the director of golf operations. He’s overseen the 2004 conversion of fairway grass to a hardier Bermuda grass hybrid and, a few years later, the installation of a new, more flexible irrigation system. The job’s biggest perk, since he loves being outside, is “90 acres of outdoor office,” he says. He arrives at work shortly after 5:30 a.m. and soon begins daily rounds of the course, between the pre-dawn and when the day’s first golfers tee off. “The sun’s coming up; all the wildlife are out there,” he says. Bill Carr Director of Physical Properties 33 years, 2 months Carr began his first position as an HVAC tech at Leisure World believing it would last for just a summer; 33 years later he is the director of the entire Physical Properties Department. In July 1983, when the PPD building and its yard were much smaller than they are today, a friend of his who worked in the appliance department brought him on board; the department couldn’t keep up with the high volume of calls it was getting and needed help. But Carr stayed on as a tech for three more years, and for 17 more after that he was the supervisor for the appliances and HVAC department. He has been in his current position for the past dozen years. He spent most of one memo- rable hot summer on the roof of the newly-constructed Building 3 of The Greens. After several engineers finally figured out the cause of compressor failures, Carr undertook the painstaking project of replacing a coin-sized valve in the refrigerant system – 250 times, one for each unit. During his time at Leisure World a couple of additions and renovations have been constructed at the PPD, which now has an expanded yard with a storage facility. But Carr’s outlook, as he stoically puts it, has remained the same: “I deal with problems,” he says, “and if there’s a problem, I just try to fix it.” Tim Ohan Electrical Foreman 32 years, 8 months In 1975, Tim was in the tenth grade and looking for a parttime job. He had a neighbor who worked at Leisure World who helped him land a position with the grounds crew, cutting grass and setting up for parties and events. Saturdays at midnight, he would break down a party in the Clubhouse I ballroom, then set up rows of chairs for the next morning’s Catholic services. It was several years before Our Lady of Grace parish was established. He began to work his way up the ladder until 1984, when, as luck would have it, an apprenticeship opened in the electrical department. He took classes at Montgomery College and received his journeyman’s license, and became a master electrician four years later. He became foreman in 1991 and has been shop master ever since. Anyone stepping into the Clubhouse I Crystal Ballroom immediately can notice the reminder of what he says was one of his most challenging jobs, mounting the 8,000crystal, 700-pound chandelier that’s hung for 20 years from the ceiling of the Clubhouse I Crystal Ballroom. ➤ to page 14 September 2, 2016 Leisure World News | 13 Employees from page 13 ➤ Richard Schultz Director of Security and Transportation 30 years, 10 months After stints as a police officer in the U.S. Army and in the suburbs of his native Pittsburgh, Schultz saw a two-sentence advertisement in The Washington Post for a director of security position at Leisure World. He interviewed with Bob Sullivan, the general manager, and Kevin Flannery, the assistant general manager. He got the job. “Leisure World is like a miniature city,” he says, one that is highly specialized and unique. “The job is the same every day, and yet it’s different. I’ve come across every situation I can think of, in one shape or another.” A longtime member of the Maryland Chiefs of Police Association, he keeps a few thick wads of ID cards from it and other police organizations from over the years in the desk drawer of his small office in the Administration Building. For the past three years, he has worked on a special Governor’s commission to standardize the SPO, or special police officer, field. At Leisure World, “[I] try to learn something good from everyone I come in contact with,” he says. “They’ve worked hard all their lives, and there’s always something to share.” James Peterson HVAC Foreman 30 years, 2 months Peterson started work at Leisure World in 1986 as an appliance mechanic for the Physical Properties Department. Two years later, he transferred to become an HVAC mechanic, and by 1996 he was the HVAC assistant foreman. In 2003, he rose to the position of foreman. He has been away from the community on leave for the past 16 months. Dawn Gaynor Director of Finance and Accounting 29 years, 11 months When Gaynor came to work as a bookkeeper at Leisure World in 1986, management had only a few accountants who shared one computer and wrote out checks by hand. Responsible for keeping the books on six mutuals – 8, 9, 10, 12, 16 and 20B, she still easily can recite – each with its own rules and policies, she felt a little overwhelmed. “I remember thinking, ‘I’m just not going to make it,’” she says. But she stuck with it, and nearly 30 years later, Gaynor directs a department of 11 bookkeepers, Mutual accountants and clerks. Early in her rise from accountant to senior accoun- Congratulations Leisure World on your 50th Anniversary! “In the blueness of the sky and in the warmth of summer, we remember them.” We support and recognize Leisure World as a premier, active adult community in our Washington metropolitan area, providing 50 years of quality care and a nurturing environment for its residents. Call our Help Line today at 301.428.3000, or visit www.gardenofremembrance.org. Excerpt – Roland B. Gittelsohn 14 | Leisure World News September 2, 2016 tant to accounting supervisor to director of finance and accounting came a moment of excitement, when accountants got to work at their own computer screens to enter data. Years later, at the start of 2014 and after many months of research and deliberating, another breakthrough came when Leisure World transitioned to a new system of accounting software for property management and a common template for the 29 diverse mutuals to use. Since the beginning of 2016, Gaynor also serves as treasurer of the Leisure World of Maryland Corporation. Joseph Eller Special Police Officer 29 years, 10 months Fresh from the security engineering division of the U.S. Capitol Police force, Eller came to Leisure World late in 1986. Losing his grandmother when he was 18 was a blow, and his job serving residents feels like a tribute to her. “It’s my way of giving back,” he says. Howard Curtis Special Police Officer 29 years, 6 months These days, Curtis finishes his usually quiet nights’ work at dawn. On the job, he’s seen the community at literally every hour of the day. “I’ve worked every shift,” he says. He became a special police officer not long after joining the Security Department in 1987, as the construction of The Greens’ fourth building was finishing. 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Soon enough, though, committee felt something else needed a place they were running out of storage space. in the lineup. “When we started, we thought one truck “I felt strongly that we have to give back to would be enough,” Friedman said. But she the community – because of the way we live,” and Jacobs found themselves continually said Sandy Marks, who heads the committee. phoning A Wider Circle to ask for another Giving back to the community took shape truck to come pick up more items. as a collection of kitchen supplies to be “There’s a tremendous amount of good donated to individuals and families in need will” at Leisure World, she said. She described through A Wider Circle, a locally-based lovely dishes and china that residents dropped nonprofit organization. Introducing SmartStrand® Silk™ carpet. off, and even boxes of brand new pots, pans On Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 1 p.m. at and kitchen gadgets that residents had Clubhouse II, all residents are invited to a purchased for the collection. celebratory ceremony that will mark the overFriedman was inspired a few years ago by whelming response the community showed A Wider Circle’s mission when she heard its when asked for their contributions to the In July, A Wider Circle workers load a truck with the only luxuriously with built-in stain and soil protection that never washes or wearsMark off. Bergel, speak at a Rossmoor founder, effort. A pile of 50Experience boxes gift-wrapped with soft carpet residents’ donations behind Clubhouse II. Photo by Woman’s Club meeting. She was struck by a ribbons and full of donated kitchenware will LeisureMohawkFlooring.com/Silk World News line he conveyed, that “it’s easier to get food be presented to A Wider Circle. on Sept. 13, which will mark their sixth trip than a pot to cook it in or a plate to put it on,” Those boxes, however, represent only a to Leisure World since the spring, the organishe said. small fraction of Leisure World’s complete zation will have loaded more than 500 boxes Bergel, a renowned speaker who has been collection. into their trucks. featured on national television and radio Originally, the committee thought 50 boxes Heading the committee’s effort have been of goods would be an ambitious and symbolic Ruth Friedman and Marti Jacobs, who imme- programs, is expected to attend and speak at Leisure World’s Community Day ceremony goal to shoot for. diately offered to run the collections. on Sept. 13. 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Offer ends 9/30/2016 September 2, 2016 Leisure World News | 15 Harpist to Perform at 50th Cocktail Party T by Stacy Smith, Leisure World News he harp is a singular instrument that conjures images of cherubic, winged creatures plucking strings atop fluffy clouds in an 18th century rococo painting. The angelic sound it produces, along with its heavenly connotations, make it seem as though mere mortals who master the instrument have stumbled upon a stroke of divine luck. Mary Lee Amato knows better. A harpist dedicated to the study and teaching of music, she will grace the community with her talent when she performs, accompanied during the 50th Anniversary Cocktail Party in the Maryland Room in Clubhouse I on Wednesday, Sept. 14 from 5-7:30 p.m. Amato has owned her American-made, 6-foot tall pedal harp for 50 years. Her performances with it range from show tunes and Gershwin to American pop classics and traditional folk songs, noting that her rendition of ‘Danny Boy’ is a particular tearjerker. She said she likes her audience to be able to recognize the tunes she plays. The harp’s melodious sound, as well as the calming effect it has on the listener, belies the strenuous physical effort required to play it. Amato practices daily, a fact evidenced by the calluses on her fingertips. “[The] harp is an extension of me,” she Mary Lee Amato at a performance in April 2016. Photo by Ingrid Masi said, adding that while playing you become “part of your instrument.” The musical bug bit Amato at the tender age of five when she tuned in to a local television station on Monday nights to watch the New York Philharmonic perform. She recalled that the featured harpist, appearing regal in a long, flowing gown, played ‘Waltz of the Flowers’ from the Nutcracker Suite. “That sold me,” Amato said. She began weekly piano lessons with her kindergarten teacher and continued playing throughout grade school. In high school, her godmother found a harpist who gave her lessons using a small harp in the Carlos Salzedo method. Amato received her master’s degree on a grant from The Catholic University of America where she majored in harp and studied under master teacher Jan Chalifaux. “I was really, really into it,” she said. Once graduated, Amato said she had to decide between going professional and having a “normal life.” She began her career as a music teacher and taught at Beauvoir, the National Cathedral Elementary School in Washington, D.C., for nearly 20 years, and even performed next door at the Washington National Cathedral. Amato taught at several other local schools as well, and retired three years ago after 48 years of teaching. She moved to Leisure World in October 2013 to Villa Cortese in Mutual 6. Just a few months later, she performed at both her mutual’s holiday party and the Fun and Fancy Theatre Group’s holiday party. Congratulations to Leisure World on Your 50th Anniversary! You are invited to join Montgomery County Councilmember Sidney A. Katz for the very first of his “Katz Chats” Friday, September 9 9:30 – 11 a.m. Chesapeake Room, Clubhouse I The conversation is casual – there is no formal presentation. You pick the topics—we’re here to hear you! Coffee and donuts will be served. Paid For By The Office Of Sidney A. Katz, Montgomery County Council. 16 | Leisure World News September 2, 2016 Full Page Ad for Leisure World 50th Anniversary Special Publication 9.5 w x 13.25 h Congrats Leisure World On Your 50 John Radcliffe Stan Moffson Realtor ® Realtor ® Call 301-928-3463 Call 301-233-0093 th ® Anniversary! 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By the time she arrived early at Clubhouse I lobby to set up tables for 10 a.m. ticket sales, she’d put aside the questions that had been plaguing her: What if nobody buys tickets? What if nobody comes to the events? She stepped through the lobby doorway at 8:30 a.m. carrying baskets for order forms and payments, and was met with a hopeful sight: A line of residents had already started to form. And they kept arriving. By 9:30 a.m., half an hour ahead of schedule, members of the 50th anniversary committee began a morning of brisk sales. Less than two hours later, one event – the Olney Theatre Singers performance – was sold out. Marks was ready. Anticipating the performance could be a popular one, and not wanting residents to be disappointed if they couldn’t get tickets in time, she had already tentatively planned a second show. Within minutes, she had an email reply from the music group, and a second show was on. For Marks, whipsawing between uncertainty and assurance has been part of the thrill ride at the helm of the committee charged with organizing Leisure World’s weeklong 50th anniversary celebration. On the Clubhouse I lanai, Sandy Marks feels ready to cross the finish line after a long marathon preparing for anniversary week. Photo by Leisure World News and gold decorations and huge committee in August. balloons for a party celebrating The monthly 50th annithe community’s 45th anniversary meetings have been versary, Marks started looking lengthy, and by midway the ahead. members’ minds have swirled “We should start thinking with the latest additions to a about [organizing] the 50th,” stream of logistical minutiae she remembers telling Sigler. that has been accumulating for “I’d be happy to do that.” more than a year. During the Eighteen months ago, her August 2016 meeting, the door planning to the meeting began in room opened “We really have earnest, and a quizzical something to starting with resident popped consulting her head in. celebrate.” with the Was this the woman who room for the organized events at the Leisure Short Story Group? World of Maryland’s counterMarks directed her to the part in California, Rossmoor correct room, then added with Walnut Creek, which celebrated a hearty laugh, “Only lo-o-oits 50th anniversary in 2014. o-ong sagas are in here.” Marks then met with E&R director Dee Martynuska and Keeping the Momentum E&R Advisory Committee Each of her busier days is chairwoman Yolanda Hunt. filled with a continual stream Before the spring of 2015 of tasks relating to celebration Marks had a plan to present preparation. Clutching a sheaf to a committee that was in of folders and envelopes, she place to organize and oversee a stands on the Clubhouse I week’s worth of activities. About lanai with committee members a dozen core members have determining placements for the met monthly since then – and picnic buffet, guest tables and weekly starting at the end of the podium for the program. August – to hammer out both Then, there’s a hustle over to broad and specific details of the Crystal Ballroom to meet the anniversary events, from up with Martynuska and Jose commercial sponsorships and Henriquez, the clubhouse assisseating capacities to volunteer tant, to scope the lighting needs assignments and cake frosting. for the Crystal Cabaret, cocktail “The committee truly was party and sock hop. She visits incredible to work with,” Marks the Wood Shop downstairs, told the Leisure World Commu- where woodworkers are nity Corporation executive creating frames that will mount Early Stages Her anticipation for Leisure World’s 50th anniversary has been a few years in the making. In 2011, after helping Stacy Sigler, the director of the Education and Recreation department at the time, transform the Crystal Ballroom with silver 18 | Leisure World News September 2, 2016 politicians’ letters and proclamations congratulating the community on its anniversary. There’s a meeting with Martynuska, and a phone meeting with the public relations contractor, and a visit to the caterer to review every item for each event that will include food. Between these meetings, she checks emails and voicemails that fill her phone’s inbox. Eliciting those congratulatory letters and political proclamations was a scramble in itself. In early July, after thinking it would be a good time to contact the office of Rep. Chris Van Hollen, who represents Maryland’s District 8 in Congress, to ask about getting recognition for Leisure World, Marks learned that the Congress would adjourn for its summer recess on July 13. It was on that day, after a week’s flurry of hurriedly exchanged emails, that Van Hollen’s tribute was entered into the Congressional Record. The Final Stretch With all anniversary events completely sold out within a few weeks, tickets sales are a long-past concern. Yet what has become a full-time job, as she describes it (“This will look great on your résumé,” a friend quipped), will no doubt include overtime before the tournaments, fireworks, dancing and performances have finished. The days tick down to Saturday, Sept. 10, when the Crystal Cabaret buffet dinner and show kick off the community’s celebration week, but Marks seems to gain energy as the week gets closer. She’s just looking forward to residents and guests having a terrific time at the weeklong party the community is throwing for itself. What does she hope for, after all the months of meetings and organizing? “I want them to be joyful,” she says. “When I look at this community and see how we live, it’s fabulous,” she says. “I think we really have something to celebrate.” Leisure World Celebrates 50th Anniversary by Stacy Smith 1 C omplete this puzzle to test your knowledge of all things Leisure World! Browse the Leisure World News for helpful hints. Across 1. Friends in Sickness and in Health, better known by its acronym _________, is a volunteer organization that lends assistive equipment to residents and houses lost and found items. 7. An American Jewish volunteer women’s organization that has a chapter at Leisure World. 8. A __________ for Leisure World is a 13-episode series that ran in the Leisure World News in anticipation of the resident community’s 50th anniversary. 9. Leisure World has three of these for entrance and exit that are open seven days a week. 12. McFall and Berry are contracted to beautify this aspect of the Leisure World community. 14. Travel company located in Clubhouse I across from the E&R office. 17. Type of ballroom dancing, enjoyed by some residents, that progresses in a circular pattern, with participants moving counter-clockwise around the dance floor. 18. Vocation or hobby that can include carpentry and has an active hub located in the basement of Clubhouse I. 20. Name of the on-site medical center that provides a full service pharmacy, as well as doctors, dentists and numerous specialists. 24. Name of the connected walking paths in Montgomery Mutual. 25. LW ___________ is a club formed in 2015 by residents who are enthusiastic about becoming better environmental stewards. 26. The Leisure World _____ is an ensemble that performs at various community events, including the annual 4th of July parade. 27. Founder of all seven Leisure World communities. Down 1. The ______ Center is an amenity under construction at Clubhouse II and scheduled to open in 2017. 2. Leisure World has 29 of these housing associations. 3. Leisure World land has ties to this family of freed blacks and slaves made famous in the novel, “Escape on the Pearl.” 4. Realtor company located in the Administration building. 2 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 11 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 24 26 27 5. The Fun and _____ theatre group will perform a 50th anniversary show entitled “History of the 60s in Song and Dance” on Sept. 11. 6. Residents can enjoy trivia nights in the Clubhouse I _______Room, Leisure World’s cocktail lounge. 10. The Physical Properties Department recently installed a new seating/conversational area in ________Park; also the name of this perennial flower. 11. Several Baby Boomer Club members like to take part in this fitness activity together on weeknights and Sunday mornings. 13. Type of food sold annually at Leisure World by Red Wiggler Farm for the past 16 years. 15. A _______ built across a brook connects Mutual 8 to the Broadwalk. 16. Popular lawn sport at Leisure World that originated from ancient games played by the Roman Empire. 17. The Metrobus system services the community and is minutes away from this color Metro line. 19. The ________ Theatre Singers will perform “Songs from Broadway” on the last night of the anniversary celebration. 21. Type of patio that surrounds the outdoor pool at Clubhouse I. 22. Former U.S. president who spoke at Leisure World in 2016. 23. ___________ ball is described as ‘mini-tennis’ played by four people at a time using the singles lines on a tennis court. 25. Round structure found on the Leisure World logo and at the main gated entrance. Answers in Sept. 16 edition. EAST COAST BUILDING SERVICES, INC. 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Inclement Weather Policy: Please call 301-598-1599 after 7 am on the day of a trip to find out if we have cancelled, postponed or are going. If a trip is cancelled, you will also receive a phone call from us once the office is open. Day Trips V NEW V Yakov Smirnoff at the American Music Theatre Sun., Sept. 18 – 9:55 am-7:55 pm – $105.00 per person Free time at Kitchen Kettle Village prior to show to shop and grab a bite to eat. Trip includes: transportation and admission to the show. Draper’s & Damon’s, Fairfax, VA – Tues., Sept. 20 10:00 am-3:00 pm – $35.00 per person Pick out your new wardrode for the Fall! Get 25% off in store purchases and light snack. *Note: discount cannot be combined with any other offers.* National Harbor and Tanger Outlets – Thurs., Sept. 22 9:00 am-3:00 pm – $30.00 per person You have the choice to eat, shop and explore the harbor for the day! Transportation only. Sunfest in Ocean City, MD – Sat., Sept. 24 7:45 am-9:00 pm – $60.00 per person Hit the inlet at Ocean City for the day! Great food, entertainment and crafts! Transportation only. SPOTLIGHT ON... From our family to yours… We wish Leisure World a Happy 50th Anniversary! Save the Date….. Wednesday, September 28 Travel Show in the Crystal Ballroom Clubhouse I Featuring Mayflower Tours 1:00 pm-2:00 pm Then Eyre Tour & Travel 2:00 pm-3:00 pm “Kicking off 2017 Trips” mulTi-Day moTorCoaCh Trips Ocean City Getaway – Oct. 4-7 "Driving Miss Daisy" – Riverside Theatre, Fredericksburg, VA Wed., Sept. 28 – 9:45 am-6:30 pm – $109.00 per person V NEW V Hudson Valley – Oct. 11-13 Pennsylvania Grand Canyon – Oct. 19-21 New York City Overnight – Nov. 20-21 Hotel Dupont Holiday – Dec. 1-2 Greenbrier Resort – Dec. 4-6 Nashville Fly/Drive – Dec. 5-8 Starring Karen Grassle from “Little House on The Prairie” at Riverside Theatre. Jersey Boys at the Hippodrome in Baltimore – Sun., Oct. 2 11:15 am-5:30 pm – $139.00 per person Get entertained with the Awarding Winning Musical featuring Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. rip includes: transportation, show ticket and light snack on coach. Hillwood Museum, Gardens & Tea – Wed., Oct. 26 9:30 am-3:30 pm – $88.00 Join Rossmoor Woman’s Club exploring the Mansions and Gardens at Hillwood. The day will start off with a delicious tea and then docent led tours of the gardens and mansion. Time for Ice Cream, PA! – Fri., Nov. 4 7:15 am-7:30 pm – $109.00 per person Trip includes: Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation, Clock & Watch Museum, Lunch, Local Tour and the Turkey Hill Experience. "Carousel" at Arena Stage, D.C. – Sun., Nov. 6 12:30 pm-6:15 pm - $93.00 per person "Carousel" is the second musical by the team of Richard Rodgers (music) and Oscar Hammerstein II. Trip includes: transportation and show ticket. “Just Opened” National African American Museum, D.C., & Ben’s Chili Bowl Tues., Nov. 15 – 8:45 am-3:30 pm – $63.00 per person Join us as we explore this “recently” opened Museum! Finish out the day with Lunch at Ben’s Chili Bowl. Winter Wonderland at American Music Theater – Sat., Nov. 26 10:00 am-8:00 pm – $119.00 per person Trip includes: Lunch at Shady Maple, admission to show & transportation. Holly Jolly Christmas at Dutch Apple Theater – Wed., Dec. 7 9:00 am-6:15pm – $109.00 per person Trip includes: Buffet Lunch, admission to show & transportation. V NEW V National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia – Tues., Dec. 20 8:00 am-6:00 pm – $83.00 per person Travel V NEW V Rediscover Cuba: A Cultural Exploration March 16-24, 2017 Discover Switzerland, Austria and Bavaria April 26-May 5, 2017 Alaska Adventure Cruise July 16-28, 2017 Yellowstone, Grand Tetons & Mt. Rushmore Aug. 3-11, 2017 Colorado’s Historic Trains Sept. 15-23, 2017 Cruises DeparT from Clubhouse ii) We can book any cruise line anywhere you want to cruise. Casino Trips Harrington’s Casino– Fri., Nov. 4 8:00 am-5:45 pm– $48.00 per person Easy Walking 15.00 slot play and $7.00 voucher towards Buffet Lunch. *Slot play and promotions come directly from the casino and subject to change.* Some trips require a certain amount of walking. The shoe symbol Key: balTimore Grandeur of the Seas – Southern Caribbean Cruise Nov. 28 – 12 nights Grandeur of the Seas – “NEW” Southeast and Bahamas Feb. 25, 2017 – 9 nights Celebrity Summit, Cape Liberty, NJ Canada & New England Sept. 10, 2017 – 14 nights Your admission covers two wonderful exhibits core exhibit & the special exhibit of Bill Graham. Trip includes: transportation, docent led tour of core exhibits, kosher boxed lunch and free time to explore the special exhibit on your own. (all Trips ouT of provides an indication of how much walking may be involved. More Walking A Lot of Walking For more detailed itineraries, please see the Eyre Representative at the Eyre Leisure World Travel Office. 20 | Leisure World News September 2, 2016 M aryland state and local representatives paid tribute to Leisure World’s 50th anniversary milestone with a series of congratulatory proclamations and letters. Congressman Chris Van Hollen honored founder Ross Cortese’s original vision for a secure, self-contained adult community, which he said “continues be a model for active living.” Gov. Larry Hogan, Maryland Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr. and House of Delegates Speaker Michael E. Busch, along with Montgomery County Councilmember Sidney Katz, also offered their warmest wishes for continued success, and thanked residents for half a century of sustained community service and partnership. These and other tributes will be on display at the Forward @ 50! Picnic on Sunday, Sept. 11 at the Clubhouse I lanai. Congressional Record PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 114TH CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION House of Representatives TRIBUTE TO LEISURE WORLD OF MARYLAND HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN OF MARYLAND IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, July 13, 2016 MR. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Leisure World of Maryland’s 50th anniversary. Leisure World was founded in 1966 by Ross Cortese, who observed that the population of older citizens was growing and thought that their special needs were not being met. His vision was “gracious, carefree, secure living for adults in a self-contained community that provides all the facilities but none of the drudgery of home ownership.” His innovative dream created self-contained senior communities, offering rewarding living for older people still interested in leading active and enriched lives. The first residents of Leisure World of Maryland moved into their new “manors” in August 1966. The available housing options at the time were townhouses called “Berkeleys” and one-story duplexes called “Carvels” near the first Clubhouse and across the street from the 18th hole of the golf course. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Cortese continued developing single family homes, townhomes and duplexes, along with the community’s golf course, administrative facilities and medical center, and investing in the community’s physical and social infrastructure. Over the years, Leisure World continued to expand and provide seniors with additional housing options and facilities. In 1980, Cortese teamed up with renowned Watergate developer Giuseppe Cecchi and his company, The IDI Group Companies, to complete the development of the community. IDI reconfigured the site plan in a way that increased density through luxury multifamily condominium structures while preserving parkland, improving the golf course, and adding a second community clubhouse. The final condominium units were completed in 2013. Today, Leisure World of Maryland continues to be a model for active living. Home to more than 8000 residents aged 55+ and including three voting precincts, Leisure World offers its residents a wide variety of services and amenities, including restaurants, clubhouses, a medical center, an interfaith chapel and an 18-hole golf course. Residents participate in an extensive program of fitness classes, lectures, concerts, trips, and nearly 100 clubs and organizations. Miles of walking trails lead through a beautiful blend of pristine landscapes and natural settings. Leisure World is a rare gem in Montgomery County and in the State of Maryland. Its residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life and are active and engaged members of both the Leisure World community and the greater community outside its gates. I urge my colleagues to join me in extending our congratulations to Leisure World of Maryland as it celebrates its 50th anniversary and our gratitude and appreciation for its residents’ contributions to our community. September 2, 2016 Leisure World News | 21 22 | Leisure World News September 2, 2016 September 2, 2016 Leisure World News | 23 24 | Leisure World News September 2, 2016 0 5 Y P HAP TH ANNIVERSARY L EISURE W ORLD ! Thank you for being a great neighbor. We look forward to celebrating 50 more years with you. F ROM YOUR FRIENDS AT A SPENWOOD S ENIOR L IVING 14400 Homecrest Road • Silver Spring, MD 20906 301-598-6424 www.AspenwoodSeniorLiving.com Pet Friendly INDEPENDENT LIVING • AREA’S ONLY INDEPENDENCE PLUS • ASSISTED LIVING ©2016 Five Star Senior Living September 2, 2016 Leisure World News | 25 Governance & INFORMATION Sept. 8: MVA Mobile Office Returns N eed to do business with Maryland’s Motor Vehicle Administration? The MVA on Wheels returns to Leisure World on Thursday, Sept. 8. The van will be located in the Clubhouse II parking lot, where the hours of operation are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Services offered include renewal of non-commercial driver’s licenses, Maryland photo identification cards and vehicle registration. You also can obtain a duplicate driver’s license, a certified copy of a driving record, disability placards, substitute stickers, return tags and duplicate registrations, as well as apply for a change of address. If you need to register to vote or want to register as an organ donor, you can do that at the mobile office, too. Sept. 9: Councilmember Hosts ‘Katz Chat’ M ontgomery County Councilmember Sidney Katz hosts a casual gathering for interested residents on Friday, Sept. 9, from 9:30-11 a.m. in Clubhouse I. Attendees can engage in conversation with Katz about any topics on their minds, from the new senior property tax deferral to how their summer is going. There will be no formal presentation, and coffee and donuts will be served. The drop-in meeting is intended to be the first of a series of informal “Katz Chats” sessions around Council District 3, according to Katz’s office. District 3, which Katz represents on the Montgomery County Council, is located in the center of the county and extends roughly from Gaithersburg in the west to Leisure World in the east. For more information about the Sept. 9 session, call (240-777-7812). HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Monday, Sept. 5, 2016 Labor Day Administration ............................. Closed CLUBHOUSE I Education & Recreation ........10 a.m.-8 p.m. Eyre Travel .................................... Closed Rossmoor Library ......................... Closed Stein Room ....................... 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Terrace Room .................... 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Outdoor Pool........................ 10 a.m.-6 p.m. CLUBHOUSE II Education & Recreation ........ 8 a.m.-8 p.m. FISH Desk ..................................... Closed Fitness Room ..................... 4 a.m.-9 p.m. Swimming Pool (Indoor) .....12 noon-6 p.m. OTHER SERVICES Bank of America ........................... Closed Golf Course & Pro Shop......... 8 a.m.-7 p.m. MedStar Health ............................ Closed MedStar Pharmacy ....................... Closed Physical Properties Department (PPD) ...................... Closed Post Office ..................................... Closed Security Gates ................................. Open Shuttle Buses: No shuttle service. Call Main Gate for supplemental transportation. Trash Collection: No trash or recycling collection. Trash collection will be on the next regular day for your location. Dial 301-598-1313 for recorded Daily Events 2016 Broadcast Schedule - Channel 974 Executive Committee meetings are broadcast on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday the week after the meeting. Board of Directors meetings are broadcast on Monday, Wednesday and Friday the week after the meeting. All broadcasts are at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Executive Committee Meeting Board of Directors Meeting The Aug. 30 meeting will The Sept. 16 meeting will broadbroadcast on Sept. 5, 7 and 9. cast on Sept. 21, 22 and 23. 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 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 management and operation of Leisure World trust properties, services, or activities. Please do not send emails to all three addresses, as there will be a duplication of recipients and will not result in a faster response to your question or comment. Messages pertaining to mutuals or anything else which Management, the Board of Directors, or Executive Committee does not control should also not be sent to these groups. The group email addresses are: • LWMC Management - [email protected] • LWCC Board of Directors - [email protected] • LWCC Executive Committee - [email protected] Post Office Services L ocated in the Administration Building, Leisure World’s U.S. Postal Service center is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Stamps, mailing boxes, and certified and insured mail services are available. Payment is accepted by check or cash only. The post office cannot provide Express or International Business services due to local restrictions. Lost and Found Information T he FISH Office in Clubhouse II serves as Leisure World’s Lost and Found. FISH has all sorts of items: car keys, umbrellas, books, jackets and lots of other clothing. If you have lost something, stop by. If you find something, bring it in. Each month, a member goes through the items turned in and discards the oldest ones. Abandoned items are donated to a church and those in poor condition are thrown away. FISH is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 10: Outdoor Pool Rossmoor Library Hours Closes L ocated in Clubhouse I right off the main lobby, the library’s hours are Monday 1-4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 26 | Leisure World News September 2, 2016 The outdoor pool will close for the 2016 season on Saturday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. “I record her shows before I leave. 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The effort of making both The residents who complained of these activities successful about using the robocall service comprised many countless promoting the festivities of the hours of thankless work by 50th Anniversary Celebration volunteers who care and are and the promotion of the “First proud of this achievement of 50 years of Leisure World” our Leisure World; they should book act like we were just be commended for making this promoting the shopping center Celebration such a success! down the street or trying to — Marian Altman sell cars. When in fact we just A Different View of Robocalls Tuesday, September 13, 2016 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm Arden Courts 2505 Musgrove Road • Silver Spring, MD 20904 (301) 847-3051 Call (301) 847-3051 or e-mail [email protected] to RSVP Co-sponsored by: National Capital Area Chapter Conducted by When someone under 65 is diagnosed with YoungerOnset Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia, the first reaction is often shock or denial. 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Office: 301-681-0550 Email: [email protected] Web: www.stanmoffson.com September 2, 2016 Leisure World News | 29 Events & ENTERTAINMENT n Jewish Residents of Leisure World Sept. 29 Movie Matinee: ‘Dancing in Jaffa’ by David Firestone T he film “Dancing in Jaffa” (2013, 90 minutes, unrated) will be shown Thursday, Sept. 29, at 1:30 p.m. in the Clubhouse II auditorium. Tickets are $7 per person (check payable to JRLW) and will be available starting Tuesday, Sept. 6 in the E&R office in Clubhouse I. The documentary film is in English/ Arabic/Hebrew with English subtitles. Pierre Dulaine, four-time ballroom dancing world champion, is fulfilling his lifelong dream when he takes his program, Dancing Classrooms, back to his city of birth, Jaffa. For generations, Jaffa has been a city divided by two communities that continue to grow increasingly apart. Over a 10-week period, n Education and Recreation Department Dulaine teaches Jewish and Palestinian Israeli children to dance and compete together. The film explores the complex stories of three children, all of whom are forced to confront issues of identity, segregation and racial prejudice as they dance with their enemy. We watch Dulaine transform their lives, confirming his belief that dance can overcome hatred and provide the first steps toward real change. A discussion will follow the film. This event is co-sponsored by the Jewish Residents of Leisure World and the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington’s Coming of Age program. The next movie matinee, “To Life,” screens on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 1:30 p.m. n Fireside Forum Sept. 29: Simply Sinatra Next Year’s Program – A Man and His Music Roundup O n Thursday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m., the Moonlight Cabaret Singers return to Leisure World. Presented by the E&R Department, the duo of Chris Ryan and Jerry Katz will entertain you with 21 classic Frank Sinatra songs that Sinatra himself most enjoyed, such as “They All Laughed,” “Without a Song,” “Chicago” and “Young at Heart.” The audience will learn from Ryan and Katz how each song shaped Sinatra’s career. An accompanying video will provide images of Sinatra throughout his life, Sinatra movie posters and the covers of many of the 61 albums he released. Ryan and Katz have been performing together, cabaret-style, for almost seven years. Their previous shows include “An Evening with Fred and Ginger,” “Let’s Misbehave: The Music of Cole Porter,” “New York, New York – A Helluva Town” and “Broadway Buffet.” Tickets cost $7 per person and are available at both clubhouse E&R offices. Please bring your Leisure World ID. n Ballroom Dance Club Sept. 24: Last Dance of Summer O ur Saturday, Sept. 24 dance features a special tribute to our outgoing president of 30 years, Ben Oliver. Music will be provided by a club favorite, Mixed Company. If you are a current or former member and would like to attend our dance tribute, please make a reservation with Irmgard Patrick. She is taking reservations for this dance and can be reached at (301-598-2984). All residents and their guests are welcome at the dances, from 7:30-10:30 p.m. The cost for members at each dance is $10 and for non-members, $15. Remember that with September we return to our formal attire for the dances. – Jackie Harrell 30 | Leisure World News September 2, 2016 T he 2016-2017 season of the Fireside Forum has 10 splendid programs scheduled. Vetted and distinguished speakers will inform and entertain in various free programs on Sundays at 2:30 p.m. in the Clubhouse II auditorium. Don’t miss these opportunities to learn about the following topics: • Sept. 18 - “Ross Cortese and his Vision for Leisure World” with his daughter Heidi Cortese • Oct. 9 - “The Watchful Eye and Alfred Hitchcock” with Earnest Liotti of the Peabody Institute • Nov. 6 - “Immigration in America: the Real Truth” with Donald Moors • Dec. 4 - “Memoir: Cold War Spy’s Daughter” with Sara Taber • Jan. 8, 2017 - “Africa: The Politics and Economics of a Changing Continent” with Dr. Scott Taylor of Georgetown University • Feb. 5 - “The Library of Congress” with David Mao, Assistant Librarian of Congress • March 5 - “Women’s History in the Arts” with Cindy Aron • April 2 - “The First Capitols and the Image of Congress, 1789 to 1830” with Pamela Scott of the Capitol Historical Society • May 7 - “Babe Ruth and the Black Sox Scandal” with author David Stewart • June 4 - “Henrietta Lacks: Her Story Revealed” with Dr. Carla Easter of the NIH – Jonas Weiss Coming in 2016 The E&R Department is pleased to provide the following programs. Sat., Sept. 24, 9:30 a.m. Fall Flea Market Thurs., Sept. 29, 7 p.m. Jerry Katz – Simply Sinatra Fri., Oct. 7, 8:30 a.m. Fall Walkathon Mon., Oct. 10, 2 p.m. Solomon Eichner, Concert Pianist Wed., Oct. 19, 2 p.m. The Goldenaires Swing Band Fri., Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m.Halloween Celebration with Rise Band and Show Watch Leisure World News for more information on these and other upcoming programs throughout the year. by Carlos Montorfano “E l Amor Brujo,” (“Love, the Magician,” 1 hr., 40 mins., Music/Drama, rated PG) a Spanish movie with English subtitles, will be shown on Friday, Sept. 9 at 3 p.m. in Clubhouse I. Told in song and dance, this incredibly intense, wonderful flamenco piece shows powerful emotions, betrayal and ghosts. Based on the ballet composed in 1914/1915 by Manuel de Falla, the film was directed by Carlos Saura and is the third part of the Carlos Saura Dance Trilogy. The film was choreographed by Antonio Gades, who also stars in the role of Carmelo. The Orquestra Nacional de Espana, conducted by Jesús LopézCobos, provided the soundtrack, with Rocío Jurado as the cante jondo singer. The film also stars Cristina Hoyos as Candela and Laura del Sol as Lucia. Members and all residents are welcome to attend. Come early, seating is limited. Donations are suggested and refreshments are available. 2016 Movie Schedule Sponsored by the E&R Department 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. Show Date & Time Movie Tickets Available Sept. 8, 1 p.m. Grace of Monaco SOLD OUT Sept. 25, 2 p.m. Time Out of Mind Sept. 6 Oct. 1, 2 p.m. Jimmy’s Hall Sept. 20 Oct. 8, 2 p.m. Ricky and the Flash Sept. 20 Oct. 20, 1 p.m. 90 Minutes in Heaven Sept. 27 Oct. 30, 2 p.m. Learning to Drive Oct. 11 Sunday Afternoon at the Movies Sept. 25: ‘Time Out of Mind’ T he E&R Department is pleased to present “Sunday Afternoon at the Movies.” The movies are shown in the Clubhouse II auditorium at 2 p.m. On Sunday, Sept. 25, the featured film is “Time Out of Mind” (2015, 2 hours 1 minute, drama, not rated). 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, Sept. 6, at 8:30 a.m. Please bring your Leisure World ID. Homeless and struggling to survive on the streets of New York City, George Hammond (Richard Gere) admits himself to Bellevue Hospital as a last resort. Before long, he finds a sympathetic soul named Dixon (Ben Vereen), who encourages George to reshape his future. Sunday movie screenings are A MATCH MADE IN HEARING INTERCEREBRAL F. Movies are subject to change. SUPERFRONTAL Oct. 10: Concert Pianist Solomon Eichner T he E&R Department is pleased to announce that concert pianist Solomon Eichner is coming to Leisure World on Monday, Oct. 10. His recital is at 2 p.m. in the Clubhouse II auditorium. Ticket are $7 per person and go on sale in the E&R offices in Clubhouse I and II at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see and hear this young, up and coming concert pianist right here in Leisure World. More details of Eichner’s performance will be in the Sept. 16 edition of Leisure World News. www.lwmc.com/lwnews BRAIN PRECENTRAL n Education and Recreation Department 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 2 p.m. Donations to help cover the expenses associated with the presentations are gratefully accepted. A basket will be available for your contribution. POSTCENTRAL Sept. 9: ‘El Amor Brujo’ n Education and Recreation Department MEDIFRONTAL G. n Hispanos de Leisure World PARIETAL G. E.A.S. Premium technology. Total brain support. From your local AudigyCertified™ practice. Hearing Health Seminar September 14 • 11am–1pm Argyle Country Club | 14600 Argyle Club Rd • Silver Spring Seating is limited — call today to RSVP! 301.637.7238 Wheaton • 3913 Ferrara Dr Rockville • 2403 Research Blvd, Ste 100 Hearing HealthCare, Inc. Doctors of Audiology Serving the community for 20 years HearingHealthCareInc.com September 2, 2016 Leisure World News | 31 Health & FITNESS n Low Vision Support Group Low Vision Group to Explore New Technology by Joan Guberman “I was really impressed with the new devices, knowledgeable demonstrators and helpful volunteers at the Possibilities Fair for Seniors Losing Vision,” said Leisure World resident Sandy Hazel. She was one of eight members of the Low Vision Group who attended the August event in Baltimore sponsored by Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM). “The demos were great,” said group coordinator Larry Cohen, “but each of us needs to decide whether it’s worth replacing or supplementing the devices we already have. We need answers to nuts-and-bolts questions concerning things like costs, difficulties assembling and adjusting, and any other practical problems that might arise if we get the devices.” To that end, Cohen plans to have items from the exhibit available for further examination and discussion at Call for a FREE no-obligation appointment! 301-698-8789 Special Rates ALL YEAR AROUND Nightingale Home Health Inc. offers outstanding Medical and Non-medical nursing care Services Include: Activity of Daily Living (Personal Hygiene) Meal Planning and Preparation Range Of Motion, Ambulation Transportation & Errands Companion Services Home Management Skilled Nursing Care Respite Care *Licensed as a Residential Service Agency by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Office of Health Care Quality* upcoming meetings. Low Vision Group meetings are scheduled about three months out, so he hopes to hear from members at the Wednesday, Sept. 14, meeting about the devices they’d like to examine more closely this winter. Cohen also is eager to spend part of the meeting learning about other topics members would like to discuss at future sessions. Fall Lineup Based on prior discussions within the group, topics have been laid out for the fall meetings. At the Sept. 14 meeting, a physical therapist from MedStar with expertise in fall prevention will demonstrate how individuals can protect themselves. In October, a speaker from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will share tips about how people with disabilities can get half-price tickets and use the facilities to the best advantage. In November, BISM’s Shirley Riffle will explain how the organization works with people who are blind or have low-vision to help make their lives better. All Low Vision Group meetings are free and held at 1 p.m. in Clubhouse I. Special Invitation Individuals with low vision and their partners and friends are welcome to attend meetings. “Please join us to help shape your future to meet your needs,” Cohen continued. “Our goal is to help people with low vision live successful lives. We focus on building positive attitudes, providing support and sharing knowledge.” If you have any questions, please call Cohen at (1-908770-9111) or email him at ([email protected]) for a prompt response. The Low Vision Group is now sponsored by the Lions Club of Leisure World, which stepped up to support the group’s needs and invest in its success and longevity. n Education and Recreation Department Fall Community Walk W alking is good for you! Friday, Oct. 7, is the date of the semi-annual Walkathon in Leisure World. Sponsored by the E&R Department, walkers will assemble in Clubhouse I’s Crystal Ballroom at 8 a.m. for a pre-walk stretch and warm-up led by Jate, a personal trainer at the Fitness Center and star of the “Daily Stretches Before and After Exercising” handout available to residents. The group will then depart to walk the 3.2-mile perimeter road of Leisure World. Please stop by the E&R office at Clubhouse I to register; the fee is $1. A water station will be set up at the halfway mark and the Radio Club will accompany walkers to assist if needed. The E&R Department will provide healthy refreshments (and a few treats) in Clubhouse I after the walk. Gather a group of friends or come meet some new ones. Join your friends and neighbors for this healthy social event; sign up today! 32 | Leisure World News September 2, 2016 n Stroke Support Group An Educational Year for Stroke Support and More T he Stroke Support Group next meets on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse II. This year we have learned a lot about: • the extensive services at the Leisure World Medical Center, and the many doctors and services available there, • how our Leisure World social workers can help draft wills and directives, and scan such needed information into the medical system, • how the Medstar Montgomery Hospital has expanded its immediate help for stroke cases, becoming a premier service in the state, • how Ba Duan classes at Leisure World have helped stroke survivors, and • how to avoid being scammed about financial and medical information. All are welcome to join us, particularly those whose lives have been affected by stroke, caregivers and survivors alike. Our group, with its facilitators, is always working to solve problems and to share information. We meet on the second Wednesday of each month. – Sally MacDonald Health & Fitness In Brief Al-Anon Meeting: Al-Anon (for family and friends affected by alcoholism) meets Fridays at 2 p.m. at Our Lady of Grace Church Parish Center, near Leisure World. Enter through the back door (15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD 20906). For more information, call Bridget (301-598-3043). Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): Newcomers welcome. (If outside Leisure World, check in at the main gate.) Meetings are Mondays at 12 noon (Step Meeting) and Thursdays at 6 p.m. (Big Book) in Clubhouse I. For questions, contact Laurie (240-558-4454). Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support: The Alzheimer’s Support Group meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m. in the Inter-Faith Chapel library. For more information, call Sunny (301-438-2446). Bereavement Support Group: Have you lost your spouse? Leisure World residents meet as a group to support one another twice a month on Tuesdays, 3-4:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) Hospice and facilitated by Grace McMillan, LGSW, the group meets in the conference room at MedStar Health (3305 N. Leisure World Blvd.). To register, call Suzanne Adelman, LCSW-C, JSSA Hospice (301-816-2683). Free Blood Pressure Testing: Come to Clubhouse I for free blood pressure testing, available on the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 9-11 a.m. Parkinson’s Support Group: The Leisure World Parkinson’s Support Group was created under the auspices of the Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area to provide support to patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease (PD) and their families and caregivers. The group meets the second Tuesday of the month at 3 p.m. in Clubhouse II. Usually there is a presentation by a speaker with knowledge about PD, physical therapy or some other related subject, followed by a period of Q&A. There are no memberships or fees to pay, and the meetings are open to anyone who may be interested. Questions? Call Ray Weil at (301-598-3447) or ([email protected]). September 2, 2016 Leisure World News | 33 Clubs, Groups & ORGANIZATIONS n Leisure World Chorale Chorale Starts Season with 50th Anniversary Performance by Sandra McLeskey L eisure World Chorale members are excited to begin their new season with a performance at the “Picnic on the Lanai” on Sunday, Sept. 11, as part of the community’s 50th anniversary celebrations. We will perform patriotic selections under the leadership of director Connie Graber and accompanist Elaine O’Leary. The chorale concluded the 2015-2016 season with a performance at Aspenwood Senior Living Community and another performance for the 4th of July celebration in front of Clubhouse I. In addition to the 50th anniversary celebration, we anticipate a fall program of performances at the Knollwood Military Retirement Leisure World Chorale director Connie Graber (with book) and accompanist Elaine O’Leary. Photo by Ingrid Masi. Residence in October, the Armed Forces Retirement Home in November, and the Friends House Retirement Community in December. We will sing a medley of patriotic and popular songs in October and November as well as some holiday songs for the December performance. Currently, we are working on a gospel version of “Bridge over Troubled Water” and a medley of Irving Berlin songs as well as some Rogers and Hammerstein selections. The chorale is always in search of new members who would enjoy singing and the comradeship of a group. We meet on Mondays from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in Clubhouse I. You do not have to read music to be a member. We have a varied repertoire of show and pop tunes, patriotic songs, spirituals, holiday music and the classics. We usually perform at Leisure World venues, senior centers and long-term care facilities. We welcome anyone with an interest in singing! n Arts In Motion (AIM) Standing Ovations and Standing Room Only by York Van Nixon III A rts In Motion’s Café AIM was born January 2016 in the Activities Room of Clubhouse II. Since then it has become a monthly virtual nightclub inside the Clubhouse I Crystal Ballroom, where audiences are transported by the ambience created by candlelit tables and lighting systems that make people forget for a few hours how time only moves forward. Besides the atmosphere, it is the music that captivates our members and guests. Before Café AIM, residents wanting “straight-ahead” jazz had to travel downtown and pay three times more than the cost of a ticket here. Leisure World may be a gated community, but few people would say we do not have entertainment that is the envy of non-residents living around the Washington metropolitan area. Our August concert featured the sultry chanteuse Sharón Clark and her quartet of virtuosos. While ads for the show that compared her to Sarah Vaughn and Ella Fitzgerald may have sounded a bit like puffery, just ask anyone who attended. They will probably tell you their jaws dropped after a few bars of her opening number. Later, at the start of the second set, Clark sang “Here’s to Life,” written by Barbra Streisand and immortalized by local songstress Shirley Horn. It was not happenstance Clark sang that ballad; she was asked to dedicate it as a heartfelt birthday treat to one of AIM’s founding members, Shirley Henderson. Mark your calendars for upcoming events: Keith Killgo Quartet On Friday, Sept. 9, Keith Killgo comes to Café AIM. Killgo has been a headliner 34 | Leisure World News September 2, 2016 since he was the drummer for Donald Byrd and The Blackbirds. Since the 1970s, his unique sound and countless recordings have made him a must-have addition to the libraries of jazz aficionados around the globe. Admission is $15 and includes hors d’oeuvres and snacks. Cocktails begin at 6 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale in the E&R office in Clubhouse I, check only, payable to AIM. AIM Annual Meeting Elections take place on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 5 p.m. in Clubhouse I. Membership dues must be paid prior to receiving a ballot and a new membership card. Doors open at 4 p.m., and voting begins at 5 p.m. Shirleta Settles Quartet Consummate crowd pleaser and bluesy songstress Shirleta Settles comes to Café AIM on Friday, Oct. 14. Admission is $15 and includes hors d’oeuvres and snacks. Cocktails begin at 6 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m. Poetest 2016 Junior and senior English students from Montgomery County, Prince George’s County and the District of Columbia can each enter one original poem to our contest and, after a semi-final round, 10 finalists will be invited to read or perform their works on the Clubhouse II auditorium stage on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m. The first place winner receives $500; second place, $200; third place, $100. Admission is free, but tickets will be available from the E&R office in Clubhouse I. To join AIM or purchase tickets online, visit our website at (AimArts.net), or call York Van Nixon III at (301-5983285) for more information. n Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Leisure World Ahoy, Showgoers and Mateys! T he Leisure World Gilbert and Sullivan Society (G&S) had the crowd laughing during three performances of the comic operetta, “H.M.S. Pinafore,” or (The Lass that Loved a Sailor) Aug. 19, 20 and 21 in the Clubhouse II auditorium. Victorian-era theatrical partners William S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, namesakes of the Leisure World theatrical society, created the late 18th century opera about an ordinary At left, Mary Jane Boyle performs “I’m a Little Buttercup” during Act I of “H.M.S. Pinafore”; Vito Sabia, right, as the able seaman Ralph Rackstraw singing “A Maiden Fair to See.” Photos by Fred Shapiro seaman who falls unrequitedly in love with the ship captain’s daughter. Director Beth Youse, along with musical director Jean Raesly and producer Jack Melnick, brought the rollicking satire about the British class system and Royal Navy to life on stage. The Leisure World G&S has proudly performed a Gilbert and Sullivan production every summer for nearly 10 years. n Fun and Fancy Theatre Group Raising the Curtain on Well-Loved 60’s Pop Tunes by Nena McMahill “H istory of the ‘60s in Song and Dance” is Fun and Fancy’s contribution to Leisure World’s 50th anniversary celebration and the first big show of its 2016-2017 season. The curtain rises Sunday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. The last opportunity to buy advance tickets (if still available) is Friday, Sept. 2, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. ($5 cash or check payable to Fun & Fancy). If seats remain, tickets can also be purchased at the door prior to the performance. The audience for this one-night-only show can expect brief introductions on social movements of the decade of change, accompanied by songs reflecting each cultural shift, as well as other favorite hits of the Sixties, with a brief intermission. You may just leave the show dancing down the aisles. Earlier in the week, an entirely different Sixties pop music show will follow the first membership meeting of the year. This solid show of song and dance is open to current (2016-2017) Fun and Fancy members. Non-members may pay $3, which covers September’s meeting, show and reception. All new and returning members who have not already sent their dues ($8 cash or checks payable to Fun and Fancy Theatre Group) to Rita Bienstock will need to pay at the door. No one will be admitted without a 2016-2017 membership card or a non-member chit. In mid-September, Jerry Payne will hold auditions for “60’s Broadway,” the October monthly show of songs from musicals that opened on and off Broadway in the 1960s. A list of songs and information on auditioning was emailed Aug. 14 to the existing membership list. Contact Jerry at (240-5606783) or (gleepayne@comcast. net) if you need the list. Director Jerry’s crew is in place with Steve Benhof stage managing, Carol Copeland accompanying, Phyllis Ross assisting the director, Stan Jones leading tech and Barbara Payne costuming. Throughout the year, a special group of Fun and Fancy singers and dancers perform off the auditorium stage for audiences in and outside Leisure World. Nancy Marchone Koski leads our outreach group, and accompanist Jean Raesly has subbed for Carol Copeland this summer. Leisure World voices have “reached out” most recently at Asbury Methodist Home and Holiday Park Recreation Center, both programs highlighting music of the Sixties, again in honor of our anniversary. If your organization would enjoy live entertainment, contact Nancy at (301-288-7808) or ([email protected]). Donations are appreciated from outside organizations and required from inside groups. Phil Soriano continues chairing the CMIS, or Caring Management Information System. A member wishing to share a health concern should contact Phil at (Soriano33@ comcast.net), and he will initiate a blast email to the membership. The board of directors are back after their bye month and will meet at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21. Members with items to bring before the board should contact Fun and Fancy president Joan Bowar at (301-598-7219). Only two years after the founding of Leisure World, Fun and Fancy began with a skit on the lanai. In the last three editions of Leisure World News, we’ve reviewed how, from the 1960s through the 1980s, our little theater provided increasingly sophisticated and challenging entertainment for this community and others. During that time, club members purchased podiums, pianos and myriad stage equipment for their productions and general community use. In addition, over the first 25 years, the club augmented donations saved from its numerous outreach programs and thus funded large elements of the auditorium when Clubhouse II was constructed. The source for these Fun and Fancy history snippets is “A History of Fun & Fancy Theatre Group of Leisure World, Maryland: 1966-1989” by Miriam G. Rothchild. We are taking a break to do more research and plan to continue reporting our club’s history to the present day. Who will be our next reporter or reporting team? Stay tuned. Upcoming club activities (in Clubhouse II, unless otherwise noted): •S ept. 7, 7:30 p.m. – membership meeting and “Sixties Hits” •S ept. 11, 7 p.m. – “History of the ‘60s in Song and Dance” •S ept. 19-20, 7-9 p.m. – October show auditions •S ept. 21, 10 a.m.-noon – October show auditions •S ept. 21, 10 a.m. – board of directors meeting (open to members) •S ept. 22, 7 p.m. – October show organizational meeting •O ct. 5, 7:30 p.m. – membership meeting and “60’s Broadway” •O ct. 19, 10 a.m. – board of directors meeting (open to members) September 2, 2016 Leisure World News | 35 n Rossmoor Art Guild You are Invited to Come See, Sign and Sigh by Ann Bolt T he brushes are sorted. The watermarks noted. The old tubes of paint, tossed. The Rossmoor Art Guild is getting ready for their Open House Thursday, Sept. 8 from 1-3:30 p.m. It is a fine time to enroll in an art class and to invest in some art supplies at a comfortable price. If watercolor has been the favorite medium, try oils. Or drawing, or pastels. Thanks to the generosity of teachers and friends of art, there is a good supply of materials to choose from. Large canvases are available – just right for a Jackson Pollock experiment. We’ll even volunteer to kick over the first can of paint! And just what is the menu for art students both timid and bold? Monday afternoon sounds like an oil/acrylics paint class with teacher Barbara Piegari titled “Paintbrush and Knife.” If you can’t get it together until Thursday, she teaches again on that afternoon. It isn’t nearly as dangerous as it might sound. The Knife refers to a palette knife. It 36 | Leisure World News September 2, 2016 is a handy little spatula with which a painter you’ll also learn the basic skills of the art can smear the paint as if it’s icing a cake, flick world. You can’t go wrong with a vivacious the paint, build up a great teacher and a paintbrush. texture and, in general, have Large or small paintings a lovely time breaking all the are tendered under the rules! watchful eyes of Genevieve Tuesday is teacher Roberts. She’s an expert on Ron Erlich’s day. He’s miniatures and can offer flexible with techniques insight on what works and and mediums. He features what doesn’t. Using oils/ watercolor techniques in acrylics/alkyds, she claims the afternoon. This comes the Wednesday afternoon with what is usually called slot from 1 -3:30 p.m., and a critique of the work, but she has guided some very he calls it: positive encoursuccessful students through agement. No one has burst the years, some of whom into tears yet. Several of have held offices on the his students exhibit their RAG board of directors. works at Leisure World and Maria Clark helps sort brushes for Thursday morning from in various art guilds and 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. finds the art sale at the Sept. 8 Open group competitions. Millie Shott busy with Basic House. Photo by Ann Bolt Sharon Minor claims Watercolor, a good place to the Wednesday morning slot for all kinds of start. She has a vast array of interesting items creative endeavors. Her class is called Express to incorporate in a painting in addition to Yourself in Paint. Not only will you have fun, guiding the developing talents of her students. Another place to start is with Firouze Sadeghi and her watercolor class Friday afternoon. She reviews the importance of understanding values in your paintings – the darks, the lights, until you know exactly what numbers one through nine mean. She has a trick or two on creating atmosphere in a painting and introduced the color called “opera” to the class. There are lots of little gems to be gleaned from taking a class with any of the teachers at Leisure World. And, you can enroll in more than one class. Or take one class and put in a couple of extra hours in the Open Studio on Saturday morning. You’ll be glad you got in touch with your inner artist. Your work may be hanging on the walls by the next Open House. Classes are $60 for a series of six meetings. There is a fee of $10 for annual dues to join the Rossmoor Art Guild. Fall classes begin the week of Monday, Sept. 12, and end Saturday, Oct. 22. Come to Open House, meet the teachers and enjoy your path to creativity. Nibble on light refreshments while you select your class. All are welcome. Be sure to stop by the front hall at Clubhouse I and enjoy the paintings honoring the 50th anniversary of Leisure World. There is a variety of favorite places around the neighborhood featured. The exhibit runs through the month of September. Many thanks for the Herculean task of sorting and preparing for the sale. RAG volunteers included Vicky Batkin, Nancy Albrecht, Dee Williams, Maria Clark, Ann Bolt, Phyllis Lowinger, Maggi Mannarino, Marion Jones, Lana Ogram, Donna Ward and Patty Elton. Any questions? Call Maggi at (301-598-2016). n Rossmoor Camera Club Learn Photo Competition Basics; Collaborative Program Will Celebrate LW 50th be checked. Images need to be received and loaded into the club computer before each competition. The meeting should answer the concerns of both new members and those still new to competitions. by Stu Lillard J oanne Mars and Richard Bambach discuss the basics of the camera club’s competition rules in their talk, “Preparing for an RCC Competition,” on Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 7 p.m. in Clubhouse II. Their discussion on how to prepare and submit images for competitions will prepare members of the club successfully to compete in a basic “open” competition scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 7-9 p.m. in Clubhouse II. Mars will address print matting concerns such as sizes, matting guidelines and labelling on the back. Bambach will establish the best way for storing, naming A vent on the side of a bus used for a July trip to Tilghman Island lent an interesting pattern to a painting of the Jefferson Memorial—and helped create an entry in one of the Rossmoor Camera Club’s photo contests. Photo by Stu Lillard and sending digital images to the computer monitors for the competitions, with consideration for labeling, preferred sizes, and how the image file size should Celebrate the 50th Program The Rossmoor Camera Club will be part of the history program, “Celebrate the 50th,” on Sunday, Sept. 18, beginning at 2:30 p.m. in the Clubhouse II auditorium. This event, which Heidi Cortese will open, engages the collaborative talents of historians, lecturers and photographers. The event is free and open to all, so come early for your seat. n Ceramics Club Special Leisure World Magnets to be Featured at 50th Open House membership fee includes instruction on how to make your own ceramic pieces. We welcome new members, so drop by our studio in Clubhouse II. You can also view some of our ceramic pieces in the studio and at our website. It can be reached via the Leisure World site (www.llwmc.com) or directly at (http://sites.google. com/site/cccofleisureworld/). We hope to see you soon. by Gail Bragg T he Ceramics Club members have been busy getting ready for their open house on Saturday, Sept. 17, in Clubhouse II. What have they been doing? Making 100 small ceramic pieces: pouring, cleaning, firing, painting, firing, glazing, firing, and attaching small magnets to the backs of these specially designed items for the 50th anniversary of Leisure World. That may not sound like much, but when you see them you will realize that each one involves a lot of detailed work, which takes time and patience. These refrigerator magnets are our featured item for the open house, so stop by to see them and purchase one—or any of the other ceramics on sale. And remember: All of the profits go to charity. Shady Day In August, club members enjoyed an excellent class on Physical Properties Warehouse The store that’s right at your door! Purchase commonly used items without leaving Leisure World! Ceramic refrigerator magnets by various club members. Photo by Gail Bragg. how to shade paintings using clay-based paints. We all painted one or more flowers on 6x6 tiles, and it was amazing to see the difference that shading makes! Instructor and club member Janice Handley, a teacher in her “previous life,” knew just how to share her skills and knowledge. (Due to the open house, there will be no class in September.) Light Bulbs • Grab Bars • Air Filters Faucets • Batteries • Smoke Alarms Get House Keys Made • and more Open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-12:00 noon & 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. 3301 N. Leisure World Blvd. 301-598-1503 Membership If you are interested in joining our club, the $10 annual September 2, 2016 Leisure World News | 37 n Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) Capturing the Digital Photo, from Composition to Finished Product by Arthur N. Popper M ost residents of Leisure World have had experience taking photographs. And, for most of our lives, photography meant buying a camera—many of us remember the Kodak Brownie—getting film, and looking out for our personal “Kodak moments.” After shooting the pictures, we would take the film to the neighborhood store to get it developed. And once we got the developed pictures, we often wished that we could easily (and without returning to the store) “adjust” the pictures to emphasize one part, improve the color, or perhaps enlarge the image of one person. These days, few of us have film cameras or can find a place that sells or develops film, but most of us continue to take pictures. Today, however, we use digital cameras that may look the same as in the past (or they may be embedded as part of our phones), Reverend Ramona Lee leads a service at the Inter-Faith Chapel. These pictures illustrate how one can take an original digital photo (left) and, using simple software, make dramatic improvements (right). Photo and improvements by Fred Shapiro. but which enable us to take pictures in ways we never before imagined. Plus, we don’t have the expense of film or developing, and, if we decide not to keep a digital picture, we just delete the photo and are left with only the pictures we really like. 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The process of working on digital images is actually fairly simple and a great deal of fun. While many residents already use digital cameras, they may not know how to take full advantage of the amazing, creative and fun opportunities afforded by their cameras. They have an opportunity to learn a great deal more about digital photography and working with digital images through a new course, sponsored by the Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) and given by one of the most intrepid photographers (and CLL instructors) of the LW community, Fred Shapiro. Fred has been doing digital photography for many years, and he has been teaching it almost as long. His new course “From Composition to Finished Product: Capturing the Digital Photograph” starts early in October. For registration information, see the Community Classes and Seminars section on page 60. The object of this course is to learn how the digital camera works, how to transfer images to the computer, and then how to improve the photograph using simple software. The intention is to have students edit their own photos on computers in the Computer Learning Center or on laptop computers of their own during the class. Fred will start with the basics of digital photography and digital cameras, including how to move pictures from a camera to a computer. He will share his insights into how to use the numerous features of the digital camera to take excellent photos and explain the different ways the cameras can be used. Fred will then lead the class in considering the best ways to modify photos to make them most striking, and teach use of modern (and simple!) software that allows photo manipulation. For more information about all CLL courses and lectures see (www.cllmd.com). n Gem, Lapidary and Mineral Society (GLMS) of Leisure World Sept. 14 Program: ‘Oregon Sunstone’ by Mary Beth Mason T he next GLMS meeting is Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. in Clubhouse II. Our program, “Oregon Sunstone,” will be presented by Bernie Emory, a graduate gemologist of the Gemological Institute of America. His lecture includes a short video and slides showing the location, mining, geology, gemology, cutting and evaluation of this unique gemstone. Emory has been collecting minerals and practicing gem cutting for more than 40 years. He is an active member of the Chesapeake Gem and Mineral Society, the Gem Cutters Guild of Baltimore, and the Baltimore Mineral Society. Sunstone is a type of feldspar called “plagioclase,” which, when viewed from certain directions, exhibits a glittery, Oregon sunstones, found sparkling appearance. Sources only in Harney and Lake counfrom medieval Iceland mention ties, provide unique colors and the sunstone as a mineral by manifold hues caused by the means of which the sun can quality and quantity of copper be located in an crystal inclusions overcast and snowy not present in any sky by holding it up other region of and noting where the world where it emits, reflects or feldspar occurs. As transmits light. a result, Oregon’s For decades, sunstones have a sunstone was darker complexion found principally in than that found southern Norway elsewhere. In 1987, where masses are Oregon sunstone embedded in a vein was designated as of quartz running State Gemstone. Bernie Emory. Photo by through gneiss. Join us on Carolyn Weinberger Today sunstone Wednesday, Sept. hunters can find it 14 for a fascinating near Lake Baikal in Siberia, program. If you wish, bring an and in several locations in the article or specimen for showUnited States, including in and-tell, which follows the Pennsylvania, North Carolina, presentation. You are encourUtah, Virginia and Oregon. aged to stay seated while others explain about their items. Then, after the door prize drawing, attendees may examine showand-tell specimens. Before and after the meeting, refreshments will be served. A guided tour of the lapidary shop will be given when the meeting is officially adjourned. And, speaking of our lapidary shop, it will be open on Saturday, Sept. 17, as part of Leisure World’s 50th anniversary celebration facilities tour. Our club members will demonstrate how various shop tools are used in cabbing, cutting, slabbing, polishing and shaping gemstones. Visitors may also examine our reference library and gemstone and mineral specimen collections. For information about the club, contact Chuck Mason at (301-933-3093) or ([email protected]). n LW Green Sept. 26: Forum on Effects of Chemical Pesticides Paul Tukey, Diana Post and Donna McDowell. Courtesy photos by Sharon Campbell F ree, limited tickets are now available for LW Green’s Monday, Sept. 26 forum from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the Clubhouse I Crystal Ballroom. Attendees who stay to the end of the program are eligible to win door prizes with a ticket provided at the door. LW Green is hosting this educational forum on the use of synthetic pesticides, which includes herbicides, and how these chemicals affect us, our pets and bees. The forum also addresses how we can move toward organic maintenance while keeping our community beau- tiful. From our patios and balconies, to our landscaping and tree canopy, it truly matters. We can do better and be healthier for it. The program begins with a short documentary film, “A Chemical Reaction,” followed by three speakers and a Q&A. Paul Tukey, who is chief sustainability officer at Glenstone museum and was involved in the video, will speak first. Diana Post, president of the Rachel Carson Landmark Alliance, and Donna McDowell, a retired environmental attorney, round out the panel. Come learn and grow with us during this unique, interesting and interactive event. www.lwmc.com/lwnews September 2, 2016 Leisure World News | 39 n Vegetarian Society of Leisure World (VSLW) Lifestyle Group Embraces Healthy Eating by Bob Fenichel August Potluck About 20 people attended the VSLW August potluck on the Clubhouse I lanai. We had a wide variety of dishes including carrot and celery sticks, guacamole, chili, pasta and veggies, quinoa and veggies, rice and veggies, eggplant, grilled veggies, green beans, fruit salad and watermelon. September Meeting The next VSLW monthly meeting takes place on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 7 p.m. in Clubhouse II. The program includes a screening of the documentary movie “Fed Up,” (2014, 92 minutes, rated PG) followed by a discussion. Those who had problems with the audio of films shown at previous meetings can look forward to improved audio quality. The meeting also includes a discussion of the election of officers, which will be held at the October meeting. ‘Food for Life’ Classes Brian Bergman begins another series of classes on Thursday, Sept. 22, at 11 a.m. if enough people express interest. The course teaches the advantages of following a whole food, plant-based diet and provides recipes and samples of food. Please see the Classes and Seminars section on page TK for registration details, and sign up early. Annual DC Vegfest The annual DC Vegfest will take place on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on the Washington, D.C., waterfront near the Navy Yard. More information can be found at: (http://dcvegfest.com/). At our Tuesday, Sept. 20 meeting, interested members can arrange to travel together down to the DC Vegfest by Metro. General Information Additional information on VSLW activities can be found on our website (www.vslw.org). Please note that everybody is welcome at VSLW activities, and you don’t have to be a vegetarian to participate. VSLW’s mission statement is “To support group members in maintaining a healthy lifestyle by eating a plant-based diet.” n Garden Plots Group 2016 Garden Plots Awards Winners Announced by Trixie Lopes A wards were announced at the annual Garden Plots awards potluck on Sept. 1. Best Flower Garden award went to Madeleine Palmer (5K); Best Vegetable Garden Award went to Norman and Chan So Holly (6E); and the Best Combination Garden Award went to Mary Lalley (15G). An honorable mention for Best Vegetable Garden went to Pauline Yang (19M). Congratulations to all. Plot Renewals The Garden Plots 2017 season renewal process for current plots and bins began Sept. 1. Please read the packet for any rule changes for the 2017 season. The completed renewal application and check must be returned to the Clubhouse I E&R office and received by Dec. 31, 2016. The plot(s) must have been in good standing during the 2016 season. New Applicants The same application is used for residents requesting a new garden plot or requesting a second plot, if available. Do not include a check with a new application. A check will be collected when a garden plot is assigned. Applicants will be added to a wait-list and assigned as plots become available. For any questions, please contact Susan Curow at (301-598-7215). Next Potluck The next potluck social for members and guests is Friday, Sept. 16, at 6 p.m. behind Shed 4 (look for the flag), weather permitting. A grill is available. Next Meeting Our next meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 9:30 a.m. in Clubhouse I. Please mark your calendars for the second Tuesday of each month and plan to attend. 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LW Security will survey the gardens and close the gates every evening at 9 p.m., at which time everyone must leave the gardens. Garden Plots members are requested to contact security to report any suspicious activity. Reminders Renew your garden plot(s) before Dec. 31. Review the Bulletin Board above the donation table for assistance needed, meeting minutes and upcoming garden plot events. Assist the shed masters with sweeping floors, and cleaning and replacing used tools appropriately along the walls. Carefully coil the water hoses after use. n Rossmoor Library Guild Classic Novels Set in the Age of Sail by Barbara Long H istory and adventure come together in the stories of Richard Bolitho, a midshipman of the Royal Navy and the main character in a series of nearly 30 books that capture the interest of those who love the sea. The novels are set in the late 1700s through the end of the Napoleonic era in 1815. Alexander Kent is the pen name of the series author, Douglas Reeman, a former Navy man hailing from the Cornwall area of Great Britain. He named the Bolitho character for a deceased colleague from his World War II service. Reeman, now 92, joined the royal Navy at age 16. In addition to the Bolitho books, written between 1969 and 2011, he has penned many other novels of action, adventure and war on the water under his own name. The Bolitho books are fastpaced, with gripping battle scenes, and accurate details of the age of sail in the late 1700s. Richard, the main character, joins the Royal Navy at age 12 as a midshipman. He works his way up through the ranks, serving on a number of vessels. At age 21 he heads for New York and the American War for Independence. He fights on the British side and subsequently sees combat and travel in many ports of the world. Along with the stories of battles and the interaction of the strong characters aboard, there is romance n Book Club Network ‘The Sleuths’ Lecture Probes Modern Detective Story by Verna Denny L ynne Margolies, book club leader of “The Sleuths,” gives a talk on “The Origin and Significance of the Modern Detective Story” at the group’s next meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 2 p.m. in Clubhouse I. All are invited to attend. Detective and mystery stories, like all formulaic fiction, impart and reflect social norms and values. Formulas can also serve as instruments of change. Margolies will examine how and why the modern detective story has changed to mirror our perceptions of the link between law and order and justice. The fall organizational meeting of “The Sleuths,” one of the two mystery book clubs of the Book Club Network, will follow the lecture. “The Sleuths” meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. in Clubhouse I, and the group has a few openings for new members. The Book Club Network is a collection of book discussion groups. For further information, contact Verna Denny at (301598-1418) or ([email protected]). on land. Richard has a marriage and several strong love affairs over the course of the series. There has been occasional criticism that these books’ plots seem to be following a checklist: a big sea battle; a foray on land; and a key character who dies late in the story. Other critics have expressed the opinion that too much time is spent in the main character’s head. Nevertheless, the books rank with the excellent novels of C.S. Forester (Horatio Hornblower), Patrick O’Brian (Jack Aubrey/Stephen Maturin), and Dudley Pope (Lord Ramage). The library received a donation of a number of Bolitho books. They are uncatalogued paperbacks, and since books one through eight are not currently on the shelves, it will be up to patrons to find them elsewhere. Montgomery County Libraries (montgomerycountymd.gov/library) has a “Find Books” feature, which requires only a patron’s PIN. The Friends of the Library (folmc.org) runs a number of used bookstores that are listed on their site. While the closest, Wheaton, is closed for renovation, the Boiling Brook location has picked up some overflow. Many thrift shops in the county and dozens of online booksellers sell inexpensive used books, too. Finding the missing Bolitho novels could be an interesting end of summer project. Thanks go to Olga Thomson for suggesting the topic for this month’s column. n Edmonson Society Edmonson Society is Recording History by Juanita Sealy-Williams T he Edmonson Society has been busy this summer, with the program, archives and video committees working on the research and creation of a video for our November event. We have begun to Mary Catherine Swann (left) and Juanita Sealy-Williams. Photo by Oliver Wilford interview some of the former residents of the historical Norbeck community. Our first interviewee was Mary Catherine Swann, a current resident of Leisure World. She was born in 1922 and was raised in the Norbeck community on a 6-acre farm, which she left only in 2006, when the Intercounty Connector highway displaced her and her neighbors on Norbeck Road. Although she used to walk through the woods and grounds of what is currently Leisure World, she never dreamed that she would ever live here. Swann shared memories and photos with us that we will share with the public in November. She is a charming and outgoing personality and was a pleasure to interview. The Edmonson Society welcomes new members and invites all to attend a general meeting on Thursday, Sept. 22, at 4 p.m. in Clubhouse I. September 2, 2016 Leisure World News | 41 n Computer Learning Center Center is Looking for a Few Good Volunteers by Jessie Reynolds-Fitzpatrick n Computer Learning Center n Jewish Residents of Leisure World Students Return to Help With Technology I f you can spare a few hours a week, or even once a month, the Computer Learning Center in Clubhouse II would love your help. The Center is looking for serious volunteers to engage in the following roles and skills: • Computer/technology instructors • Writing • Editing • Coordinating with non-profit organizations • Management/administration • Webmaster or web developers with WordPress experience • MAC/Windows network design and management • Electronic document management • Working with people with disabilities • Graphic arts • Disaster recovery planning • Development of corporate polices and procedures • Fundraising (including crowd-funding) • Legal background with non-profit experience Volunteers do not have to be an expert in any of these categories, but a working knowledge would be very helpful and highly appreciated. Anyone who is interested in helping or learning more can email David Merritt at ([email protected]). Red Hat Audiology Audiology & Hearing Aid Services www.redhataudiology.com If you are missing some of the simple sounds of life, Red Hat Audiology can help. At red Hat Audiology we know the impact untreated hearing loss can have on your life. We want to get you back into conversations, and hearing the sounds you love. FREE 2 WEEK HEARING AID TRIAL You’ve talked about hearing aids, you’ve even thought about them. Call and schedule an appointment now to come in for a Free Hearing Screening, and leave with a pair of hearing aids, programed to your needs and wear them for 2 weeks, Free! Gwyneth Newcomb, Au.D., FAAA Mary Adams, Au.D., FAAA 3804 International Drive Doctors of Audiology Silver Spring,MD 20906 301-438-3280 42 | Leisure World News September 2, 2016 Technology-savvy students from local schools guide residents in a recent educational session at Leisure World. Photo by Fred Shapiro by Fred Shapiro I f you’re puzzled by the iPhones, iPods, laptop computers and software, you are not alone. Seniors everywhere are coping with the latest technology that is common to their children and grandchildren. But help is on the way. Students from two Rockville schools return to Leisure World on Sunday, Oct. 9, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. to assist residents to better understand communications technology. Approximately 20-25 students from the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School and Berman Hebrew Academy will use the computer facilities and the new Activities Room in Clubhouse II to work one-on-one with residents, demonstrating how to better cope with their computers, smart phones, tablets, the Internet, emails and the software that is common to most computers. Similar events with the students over the past three years have each attracted more than 60 residents, all of whom left completely satisfied with their experience and new-found ability to handle their equipment. Residents can register in the Clubhouse II E&R office starting on Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 8:30 a.m., indicating the particular equipment and/or software that is of most concern to them. This will help program coordinators schedule student sessions for the participants. Students can address topics such as: iPhones, Android and other phones, iPads, tablets, laptops, email, taking and sending photos, Facebook, Microsoft Word and Excel, video connecting, and creating music playlists. When registering at the E&R office in either Clubhouse, residents can indicate their tutoring topic preference. This helps the co-sponsors to determine how many students will be required and whether scheduled time allotments will be necessary. The Computer Learning Center provides an avenue for residents to learn more about their computer capabilities. After the assistance provided by the students, residents can continue their computer education by taking a class in the Computer Learning Center. Don’t wait to register. Based on the number of students volunteering and the hours available, there may be limits as to how many residents will be able to take advantage of this excellent opportunity to be brought up to date with the latest technology and electronic gadgets. n Mac Club Learn Some More Things You Can Do with Preview by Brent Malcolm The Power of Preview - Part 2 This is a continuation of the Aug. 19 article on how to use the arcane features of Preview to make you more productive. Let’s look now at Preview’s annotation tools. First, open Preview. Most of these tools are available in the Tools > Annotate menu, but it’s often easier to find them in the Markup Toolbar, which you can display by clicking the toolbox icon on the main toolbar, or by choosing View > Show Markup Toolbar (⌘�A). To insert a shape into a PDF document, click on the dropdown menu represented by a square overlaid by a circle and select the shape you want; it will appear in the center of the page you’re viewing and can be dragged anywhere in that page and resized using the blue handles. Hold the Option key to resize with a constant aspect ratio or Shift to keep the same dimension throughout. You can even rotate the figure if you have a trackpad. Select the shape, put your thumb and forefinger on the trackpad, and twist. Make sure you have a shape selected first, because otherwise Preview rotates the entire image (in 90-degree increments). You can modify the color of the shape’s border by clicking the red-outlined square in the Markup toolbar and its line thickness with the three-line tool. You modify the interior color by selecting the white square in the Markup toolbar. You can draw any kind of figure by clicking the pencil tool. You can insert text by clicking the square with the T and modify that text by clicking the dropdown menu marked by the A. One of the most valuable Preview features is the capability to add a signature to the PDF. This will allow you to sign and email a document without having to depend on postal mail. First, select the signature tool and click on Leisure World News OF MARYLAND Create Signature. You have two options: Trackpad or Camera. Select Camera, sign a white piece of paper and hold it up to the camera. The camera will automatically photograph it and display it for your approval. Click Done if you approve or Clear to try again. Once approved, the signature will appear in the Signature dropdown menu for future use. You click on the signature and it will appear in your document just like a shape that can be resized and moved. by other channels isn’t practical to reach? Want to keep this going on the fly, whether on desktop, laptop or mobile device? Must you “tweet” to use Twitter? What does advertising look like in Twitter? As in all social media tools, what about privacy issues and options? These are some useful features of, and questions about, this social media tool that he will discuss. Today’s Tip - Customer Service Looking for a company’s customer service department? Do you have a gripe or want to issue an “atta-boy”? Just go to (www.contacthelp.com). It’s a free website that maintains an up-to-date database of the customer-service contact information of the world’s companies: email, phone, website, hours of operation, and so on. Mac Club News The subject for the Tuesday, Sept. 27, meeting is an introduction to using and enjoying Twitter presented by a fellow World News Color Ad — 7.125” w. X 6.625” deep Washington Apple Leisure Pi member, Jonathan Bernstein. Want to Barbara Michaluk, Weichert Realtors keep track of current trends or Run Date Sept. 2, 2016 follow the latest developments? Forward Position Please Have an unusual interest you’d like to promote or to track more closely? Want to communicate with a person or business that CARD MY LEISURE WORLD LISTINGS & SALES . . . COMING SOON—15100 Interlachen Dr, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths ACTIVE — 3330 Leisure World Blvd, 2 Bedroom List $173,000 CONTRACT—15310 Pine Orchard Dr, 3 Bedroom List $175,000 SOLD — 15300 Wallbrook Ct, 3 Bedroom Sold $177,000 SOLD — 3534 Twin Branches Dr, 3 BR Patio Sold $403,000 SOLD — 15210 Elkridge Way, 3 Bedroom Sold $168,000 SOLD — 15107 Interlachen Dr, 2 Bedroom Sold $161,000 SOLD — 15107 Interlachen Dr, 2 Bedroom Sold $175,000 Barbara Michaluk Full Service Leisure World® Realtor Authorized Leisure World® Specialist Internet Marketing Specialist ® Senior Real Estate Specialist ® E Pro ® Certified, Relocation Specialist ® Certified Staging Agent® Phone Direct 240-506-2434 Web: BarbaraSellsMDhomes.com Office 301-681-0550 Authorized Leisure World® Specialist September 2, 2016 Leisure World News | 43 n leisureworldmd@yahoogroups Listserve Spreads Word by Joyce Temple Treating the Whole Person Through Integrative Medicine Our new center is designed to address treating the whole person, taking into account not only physical symptoms, but also the emotional, psychological and spiritual impact a condition may have on an individual. Combining approaches from traditional healing with modern, conventional medical practices, including acupuncture, meditation, psychological interventions, nutritional counseling, and more, we can help you achieve optimal health. Learn more at MedStarMontgomery.org/Healthy. To schedule an appointment, call 855-546-0946. NOW OFFERING Mindfulness Stress Reduction Classes T he online listserve of Leisure World is alive and well. The listserve provides informal communication among Leisure World neighbors and an opportunity to seek information, post announcements, share photos and files. Our membership, currently at more than 400, continues to grow. We see interesting emails from residents of the community that are helpful to people. Most recently, emails have addressed giving aid to the families that were tragically affected by an explosion at a Silver Spring apartment complex. Our community residents, through the Rossmoor Woman’s Club, are contributing items. Some residents also have given good suggestions, such as putting donated items in clear plastic bags so the items can be easily identified. We also see messages about topics specific to Leisure World, such as the farmer’s markets at the Inter-Faith Chapel, in Olney, or at Spicknall’s Farm Market in Beltsville. One item of concern to many residents is Bank of America’s departure from the Administration Building in November. Paul Eisenhaur, the LW Yahoo group president, has posted an email stating, “There are thoughts that there will be an effort to replace it with another bank.” In 2016, we are averaging more than 150 messages per month. Our guidelines are, first, to be respectful of everyone. Announcements of activities and opportunities are encouraged, but advocating on political, religious and controversial topics are not acceptable. Responses to postings should add substance or dimension to previous postings, i.e. no “thanks,” “I agree,” or “ditto” postings. Members need to make sure any data, web addresses, phone numbers, spelling and the like are accurate. The LW Yahoo group is not used for contacting the individuals and entities charged with making decisions within Leisure World of Maryland Corporation or your mutual. The positions and views expressed in all postings are entirely those of the postings’ authors and not any of the officers or other members of LWYahoogroup. To join, you can go to this website (https://sites.google. com/site/listserve12/) or send an email to Paul Eisenhaur at ([email protected]). quality of life. Register for the September Postcard Interest Group Holds First Meeting course at MedStarMontgomery.org/Healthy. by Barbara Long An innovative eight-week course designed to help you reduce stress and improve your CONVENIENTLY LOCATED AT MedStar Montgomery Medical Center 18111 Prince Philip Dr. • Suite 202 44 | Leisure World News September 2, 2016 A small group of residents met Aug. 9 by the fireplace in Clubhouse II. The topic was antique postcards and how to reach our neighbors who enjoy them. Postcards became a very popular means of communication in the late 1800s. The artwork used in decorating them has made them collectible. Many enjoy reading the messages, which run from amusing to historic. Collections run from a few cards passed down a family to highly organized binders or boxes of hundreds. To attract more members, we now include folks interested in old photographs, trade cards, and other paper ephemera such as greeting cards, matchbooks and playbills. One person in our group has given numerous talks on his collection using photographic slides. He is now willing to turn this project over to another interested person. With changes in technology this might even be put into a different format. If you have an interest in vintage paper collectibles and want to join us, please contact Barbara Long at (301-438-3427) or ([email protected]). n Lions Club of Leisure World ‘And the Beat Goes On’ by Larry Cohen T he beat goes on, as they say, and we mark these beats with important events that we call anniversaries. As many know, Leisure World is enjoying its 50th anniversary this month. Some may not know, however, that the Lions Club International is celebrating its 100th anniversary at the same time. To honor Leisure World and the Lions, the Lions Club invites the community to several special events. In keeping with the Lions Club International motto, “We Serve,” our club will conduct hearing tests and eye screenings for glaucoma and visual acuity on Friday, Sept. 16. The screenings will be held in the Lions Club van outside Clubhouse II from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Special events continue on Saturday, Sept. 17, in Clubhouse II. Beginning at noon, we offer a program, “The History of the Lions from Helen Keller to the Present.” The program includes a display and a discussion of n Leisure World Association for African American Culture (LWAAAC) how the Lions plan to implement their goal of serving 100 million people between 2015 and 2017. At 2 p.m., the Lions’ celebrations will culminate with musical entertainment by David Cole and the Urban Blues six-piece band. Come join us on Sept. 16 and 17 for sight and hearing screenings, a discussion of the history and future of the Lions, and David Cole and the Urban Blues. The club looks forward to seeing you. The screenings and afternoon discussion are free. Tickets for David Cole and the Urban Blues are available at Clubhouse I for a $10 per person, checks only, payable to the LW Lions Club. All funds collected by the Lions are used for charitable activities such as supporting special camps for children, giving free glasses to needy schoolchildren, screenings for eyes and hearing, supporting Wilmer Eye Hospital and providing seeing-eye dogs for the blind, to name a few. n Italian Social and Cultural Club Members Only Wine New Officers Prepare for and Cheese Tasting Fall Meetings by Juanita Sealy-Williams T he newly elected officers have been meeting over the summer in preparation for the September and October meetings. The program chair, Louise Jeanne Markray, and her committee have been busy getting all of the materials necessary for a smooth transition. They have secured the speaker for the Thursday, Oct. 20 general meeting and are working on the rest of the program. It’s not too late for members to sign up for committees they might like to work on. The group still needs someone to write our news articles and relieve me as I have now taken on the presidency. Our dues are still $20, which can be paid with a check made out to LWAAAC. An envelope with your check can be dropped in our mail slot at the E&R office in Clubhouse I, or mailed to LWAAAC (c/o Laura Wiltz, P.O. Box 12316, Silver Spring, MD 20908). We are looking forward to seeing you all at our first meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 4 p.m. in Clubhouse II. We will not meet in our usual room as the renovations have begun for the fitness center, which is no longer available. Remember that the Montgomery County Board of Elections will demonstrate the new voting machines on Tuesday, Sept. 6, from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in Clubhouse I and Friday, Sept. 23, from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. in Clubhouse II. T he first meeting of the 2016-2017 season is on Sunday, Sept. 25 at 2 p.m. in Clubhouse I. Paid-up members are invited to enjoy sampling wine and cheese. This is a members-only event. The yearly dues are $12 per person or $18 per couple. Please make checks payable to the Italian Social and Cultural Club and mail to Dolly Helgerson at (15401 Bassett Ln., 2E, Silver Spring, MD 20906). The deadline to get those checks in is Monday, Sept. 19. Last season, we enjoyed films, operas, musical entertainment, a festival and a Christmas party. Angela Bufalo, our president, and the board members are looking forward to more fun and informative afternoons this season. - Florence Merola Services for Seniors What makes ElderCaring different? 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Call 301-949-0060 Leisure World News OF MARYLAND • www.SeniorHomeCareMD.com “The quality of care you would want for your parents.” ElderCare w7.125xh3.8125 LWN AD.indd 1 September 2, 2016 Leisure World News | 45 2/14/15 4:21 PM n Baby Boomer Club Boomers Head to the National Zoo to Take a Walk on the Wild Side by Beth Leanza Hikes with Dawn Friday, Sept. 9: Smithsonian National Zoological Park, Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, D.C. Meet at the zoo’s visitor center at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16: The Audubon Naturalist Society, Woodend Sanctuary, (8940 Jones Mill Rd., Chevy Chase). Meet in the parking lot near the gift shop at 10:30 a.m. Weeknight Walks From Monday to Friday at 5:25 p.m. (until sometime in the spring) you can join up with a few people for a mile long walk around the Broadwalk in Montgomery Mutual. Sunday Morning Walks Sunday mornings at 8 a.m., you can join a group for a walk all around Leisure World Boulevard. They meet up at Kelmscot Drive and Leisure World Boulevard. Occasionally, the group goes out of Leisure World to another location. Sometimes they go to breakfast afterwards. Volkssport Walks And, some Baby Boomers also participate in the local American Volkssport Association (AVA) clubs that hold longer walks (usually three miles). You can check the Baby Boomer Calendar for un-hosted events, where some of these AVA walks are listed. Movies Club members enjoy watching movies – but no movie will screen in September because we do not want to conflict with the Leisure World Anniversary celebration. We will start scheduling the auditorium in October, so watch for 46 | Leisure World News September 2, 2016 an email about Dinner and a Movie. Picnic We have one more picnic scheduled, for Sunday, Oct. 9, at 12:30 p.m. at East Norbeck Park. Golf One of our members, Ruth Cougnet, helps Boomers try golf. Sometimes she arranges group lessons with the golf pro; sometimes we have “best ball” outings, in which all players move their golf balls up to the best position that has been shot and continue play from there. If you are interested, contact her at (240-669-7755) or ([email protected]). When she is ready, she can email you. Membership Baby Boomer members are active people looking for social connections and fun. Want to join? Contact our membership chair, Susan Landesberg (301613-9031). She has a form for you to fill out, which you also can find on our website (click on “Files,” and scroll down to Enrollment Form). With your email address and dues (checks for $5, payable to Baby Boomer Club), we can begin sending you information about upcoming activities. If you do not have email we strongly suggest you connect with a member who does. If you joined, yet haven’t received our emails, please contact Beth Leanza at ([email protected]) or (301-598-4569). More Information For more information about upcoming walks and other events, check the “unhosted” calendar at (https://sites. google.com/site/bbclwmd/). Rossmoor Woman’s Club Fall Luncheons and a Chic Fashion Show by Aggie Eastham I t can never be said that the Rossmoor Woman’s Club members sit idle, especially between the months of September to May. During the Leisure World 50th anniversary week of celebration we will serve the community as we host the Cocktail Party beginning at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14. While partygoers enjoy cocktails and appetizers, our members will be happy to answer any questions that you may have about the club. Members can easily be identified by our nametags. Sept. 21 Luncheon Our fall luncheon at Argyle Country Club with guest speaker Elaine Apter, the president of the Leisure World League of Women Voters, will prove to be informative and timely. Reservations for this Wednesday, Sept. 21, event should be made by mailing your check for $35 (payable to Rossmoor Woman’s Club) to (Mary Jane Noll, 3100 North Leisure World Blvd. #504, Silver Spring MD 20906). Be sure to include your phone number and choice of entrée on your check, which must be received by Mary Jane no later than Thursday, Sept. 15. Entrée choices are chicken piccata, salmon with tarragon buerre blanc, or top round beef. Salad, two pre-selected sides, a cheesecake dessert, coffee, tea and lemonade are included. Wine and other drinks may be purchased through the servers. Oct. 6 Luncheon and Fashion Show Our first fundraiser this year, a luncheon and Chico’s fashion show, is on Thursday, Oct. 6, at noon in the Clubhouse I Crystal Ballroom. Woman’s Club members will model Chico’s latest fall and holiday fashions. The seated luncheon entrée is a combination salad platter of shrimp salad, pulled chicken with grapes and pecans, and cottage cheese with assorted seasonal fruit, all garnished with tomato, lettuce and hardboiled egg slices. Dessert is a delicious warm apple cobbler topped with vanilla ice cream. Rolls, assorted condiments, coffee and ice tea are also included. A cash bar will be available. The cost for this fundraiser is $24. Send checks (payable to the Rossmoor Woman’s Club) to Mary Jane Noll to be received no later than Monday, Oct. 3. All of our events are open to everyone, so please include your phone number on your check. Proceeds from this event will be used to increase our educational scholarships donations. Collection Thanks Our motto, “Learning Through Giving, Enriching Our Lives and the Lives of Others,” is at the forefront of whatever activity we undertake. With that in mind, we thank our members for their endless work and Club members gather donations for Silver Spring fire victims. Photo by Stacy Smith, Leisure World News donations of goods during our impromptu collection for the Flower Branch Apartments fire victims in Silver Spring. We also thank Leisure World residents in general for their generosity. The club collected and delivered two vans, three SUVs and two sedans filled with goods to A Wider Circle, a local charity. The club also thanks the E&R department for providing a room where we could collect donations. We always welcome new members. To join the Rossmoor Woman’s Club, please contact our membership chairwoman, Arlene Siller, at (301-460-7859). FREDRICK A. 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Jamie Raskin, the Democratic candidate for the 8th District House of Representatives seat, who will speak at the Democratic Club’s next membership meeting. The event is on Thursday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. in the Clubhouse I Crystal Ballroom. Raskin will take questions from the audience following his remarks. Raskin earned the Democratic nomination to replace Rep. Chris Van Hollen by defeating seven opponents in a race that gained national attention as 2016’s most expensive House race. Republican attorney from FredThe race set a Democratic erick, in the general election. fundraising record nationally Raskin won the Democratic of about $20 million. Potomac primary on a strong record businessman David Trone, of achievements, including running for office for successful initiatives the first time, set a to repeal the death personal record for penalty, legalize a House candidate, same-sex marriage giving more than $12 and ban the sale of million to his own semiautomatic rifles. campaign. Raskin won the primary with Volunteer a true grass roots Opportunities campaign, spending Leisure World less than $2 million. Jamie Raskin Democrats who wish A popular threeto volunteer to support term member of the Jamie Raskin for Congress, Maryland Senate from Takoma Chris Van Hollen for Senate, or and professor of constitutional Clinton-Kaine in the Presidenlaw at American University, tial campaign may contact two Raskin will face Dan Cox, a coordinated campaign offices operating in our area. Write to the Kensington office at (10605 Concord St., Suite 205, Kensington, MD 20895) or phone Tim Wolf at (301-942-3768). Write to the Silver Spring office at (8625 16th St., Silver Spring, MD 20910) or phone Rachel Mandelbaum at (301-385-9117). Membership Don’t forget to sign up for membership in Leisure World’s Democratic Club. If you have not turned in your application by mail or by hand at the Clubhouse I E&R office, applications will be available at our next meeting on Thursday, Sept. 8. n Republican Club Sept. 20: Maryland Director of Trump for President by Fred Seelman T he next meeting of the Republican Club is Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. in Clubhouse I. At the meeting John Jaggers, the Maryland field director for the Donald Trump for President campaign, will speak to the club and answer questions. Jaggers can discuss how the presidential campaign is going and elaborate on Trump’s stances on important issues, whether national security, ISIS, immigration or the economy. Those who attend the discussion can become better prepared to cast their votes in November’s presidential election. Summer Wrap-Up The Republican Club has had a great summer. We marched in the 4th of July parade and had a picnic. And we cancelled our July meeting so we could watch on TV as our Republican Party chose Donald Trump as its presidential nominee. In addition, the club president, Fred Seelman, helped staff the Republican Party booth at the Montgomery County Fair in August. Photo by Leisure World News Campaign Volunteering Don’t forget that a lot more is still going on this campaign season, and there still is time to participate in our GOP senatorial and congressional races. We can arrange for you to join either or both of these two campaigns: Kathy Szeliga for U.S. Senate and Dan Cox for Congress. Anyone interested in volunteering can contact our club officers, who are likely to appear at our October meeting. More Information Send comments or questions about these or any other matters and/or offers to volunteer to the club president, Fred Seelman, at (fseelman@ gmail.com), or phone first vice-president Ray Spieler at (301-460-3563). 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The League’s focus in the next two years will be on the importance of voter registration, encouragement and protection. The meeting will also provide information about our upcoming programs. A Montgomery County school board candidate forum is our September Trending Topic meeting. It takes place on Wednesday, Sept. 28, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Kennedy High School, which is located at (1901 Randolph Rd. in Silver Spring). Many residents might think county school board decisions do not affect them, since they do not have children in school. However, the public school system budget is approximately 65 percent of the Montgomery County budget. Also, the quality of schools can affect housing values and business relocations. League members have been very busy registering voters, preparing our Voter’s Guide and Vote411, and speaking before groups to provide information on what will be on the ballot in the upcoming presidential election. We also have local study groups researching rental housing and early education in Montgomery County. Our 2017 calendars should be available at the Sept. 14 meeting. These are always a hit. Besides providing wonderful contact information for Montgomery County services, they have large boxes, and if your doctor appointment or bridge game changes, they are erasable. The cost is $8. We also will have two-year pocket calendars for $5. The Rossmoor discussion group of the Montgomery County League of Women Voters meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 10:15 a.m. in Clubhouse I. Please note, due to the High Holidays, the October meeting is on Wednesday, Oct. 19, instead of Wednesday, Oct. 12. Meetings are free and open to everyone – including men, since 1974. If you are interested in any of these programs or have any questions, call Elaine at (301-438-8707) or the League office at (301-984-9585). We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, Sept. 14. Mark C. 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September 2, 2016 Leisure World News | 49 n Hadassah Hadassah to Visit Silver Spring’s National Museum of Health and Medicine by Barbara Eisen O n Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 1:30 p.m., members are welcome to participate in a private docent led tour of the National Museum of Health and Medicine in Silver Spring. The participants are limited to 30. If you are interested, please contact Judy Rumerman at (301-680-0850) or (judyrumerman@gmail. com) before Friday, Oct. 14. The permanent exhibits include “Military Medicine: Challenges and Innovations,” “Civil War Collections,” “The Human Body: Anatomy and Pathology” and many others. The museum promotes the understanding of medicine – past, present and future – with a special emphasis on American military medicine. There is no fee, and convenient parking is available. We are very pleased to announce that Shari Goldstein has volunteered to be the Hadassah representative to the Fireside Forum. The current fee for a life membership in Hadassah is $212. On Jan. 1, 2017, it will increase to $250. However, if you were gifted to an annual membership this year and want to become a life member, the upgrade special is only $180. The same $180 applies to any annual member whose membership expires in 2016 if she upgrades on or before her expiration date. Contact Janet Lazar at (301-598-4066) or ([email protected]) for further information. The Judaic Study Group meets on Monday, Sept. 19, at 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse I. We invite all who are interested in any aspect of Jewish studies and the relationship of Judaism to our daily lives to attend. For further information, contact Peri Schuyler at (301-869-2968) or ([email protected]). Suzanne Ellis has beautiful Rosh Hashanah cards for sale. They are $2.50 each or can be purchased in packages of 10 cards for $20 or 25 cards for $30. To order these cards or any of our special occasion cards at $2.50 each or five for $10, call her at (240-560-6114). Larelda Gruber (301-5985922) is chair of Youth Aliyah/ Children at Risk. This project helps disadvantaged children in Israel. The goal is to create a circle of $1000, made by individual contributions of $40. Please send your donations to Larelda at (3200 N. Leisure World Blvd. #201, Silver Spring, MD 20906). Upcoming events include: a presentation on Tai Chi by Pauline Yang on Sunday, Oct. 30 at 2 p.m.; Betty Adler on “Jews of Cuba” on Sunday, Nov. 20 at 2 p.m.; Cantor Mike Kravitz on Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. Mark your calendars. Hadassah sponsors many activities to further the worthwhile projects it supports in medical, educational and social programs in Israel and in the U.S. If you are interested in knowing more about Hadassah, contact our membership vice president, Janet Lazar, at (301-598-4066) or ([email protected]). n NA’AMAT RBZ NA’AMAT Members Model New Seasons’ Fashions in October Show by Carole Mund last minute reservations. Oct. 5: Fashion Show Back by popular demand, “The Look” from Olney will showcase all the newest winter and fall fashions. NA’AMAT members will model, and clothing can be purchased after the show. The luncheon will be held in the Clubhouse I Chrystal Ballroom. Traditionally, this event has been a sellout. Watch your mail and this column for details. To make reservations, send a check (payable to NA’AMAT) for $22 per person to Harriet Chaikin at (15101 Interlachen Dr., Apt. 216, Silver Spring, MD 20906) by Wednesday, Sept. 21. For any questions phone Harriet at (240-560-7487). Executive Board Meetings All are encouraged to come to an executive board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 10:30 a.m. in Clubhouse I. We welcome new faces and new ideas to continue the efforts to support NA’AMAT in its many services for women and children. Sept. 7: Marvin Kalb Guest speaker Marvin Kalb, a renowned journalist and writer, will discuss many important current issues, including the upcoming elections. Check with Harriet Chaiken (240-560-7487) for possible Tribute Cards and Jewish New Year Cards The Jewish holidays are almost upon us. NA’AMAT has beautiful New Year cards for sale; ten cards cost $10. In addition, NA’AMAT has cards to honor all occasions, from “Congratulations” for a special event to memorial cards. Each card is $3.50 if purchased and sent by you, or, for a small additional fee, our tribute card chairperson, Linda, can send them for you. Full donor credit is given. Her address is (Linda Schoolnick, 33 Kingsman View Cir., Silver Spring, MD 20901). 50 | Leisure World News September 2, 2016 For more information, you can phone her at (301-681-1076). New Year’s Eve We have exciting news about NA’AMAT’s plans for a fabulous New Years Eve on Dec. 31, 2016. We will go to see the musical “Titanic” at Signature Theatre and return to Leisure World for dinner in Clubhouse I. This was a big hit last year and therefore we are doing it again. Theater tickets are limited, so make reservations early. Call Jo Ann Cadeaux for more information at (301-438-0737). Dover Downs On Wednesday, Sept. 21, NA’AMAT is sponsoring an overnight trip to Dover Downs Hotel and Casino. For more information, see Club Trips on page 69, or contact Trudy Stone at (301-438-0016). Membership NA’AMAT is a charitable organization dedicated to help NA’AMAT Israel provide educational day care, vocational training, and legal aid for women; services and assistance for new immigrants; and centers for the prevention and treatment of domestic violence. By joining NA’AMAT RBZ you become a supporter of NA’AMAT Israel. In addition, you are put on the mailing list to get information about our special events and trips prior to the general public. Please send the check for dues ($36 payable to NA’AMAT USA). Send it to (Helen Fried, 15101 Interlachen Drive, Apt. 824. Silver Spring, Maryland 20906). More Information For more information, contact co-presidents Ruth Reid at (301-598-4051) or Trudy Stone at (301-438-0016). Tribute cards for all occasions: contact Linda Schoolnick at (301-681-1076). n Jewish Residents of Leisure World Sept. 18 Brunch Features Acclaimed Singer Meredith Seidel JRLW holds religious services on the second Saturday of every month (the next is Sept. 10) at 9:15 a.m. under the guidance of Cantor Michael Kravitz. Rabbi Moshe Samber leads abbreviated services and Torah and Talmud studies on every other Sabbath morning in Clubhouse II. by Jonas Weiss M eredith Seidel is one of the most sought-after performing artists in the greater WashingtonBaltimore area. She has been the lead singer in the popular band High Society and appeared with this group in some of the region’s most high-profile galas and special events, including the inaugural ball for President George W. Bush. Seidel has her own group, Soul Fusion, and sings modern pop, familiar standards, jazz, blues, gospel and folk songs. She recently performed at Washington, D.C.’s world-renowned Blues Alley. You can hear this talented singer (recruited by our always-productive Evelyn Dickman) and enjoy a brunch with your friends on Sunday, Sept. 18 at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse I. To attend, send checks of $10, payable to JRLW, to Shirley or Jerry Gordon at (15311 Beaverbrook Ct., Apt. 3A, Silver Spring, MD 20906). & Religious Services Remember loved ones by putting their Meredith Seidel and her Soul Fusion band perform Sept. 18. Photo courtesy meredithseidel.com names in the new Yiskor memorial booklet, which will be used for the entire year’s holidays. Use the form in the JRLW newsletter and send checks to Theda Rosenblum at (3330 N. Leisure World Blvd., Apt. 117, Silver Spring, MD 20906). Religious services are led by Rabbi Gary Fink on the first Friday of the month (the next is Sept. 2) at 7:30 p.m. in the InterFaith Chapel. Membership Membership payments are now due for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. Send checks of $20 per person, payable to JRLW, to Milli White at (2901 S. Leisure World Blvd., Apt. 106, Silver Spring, MD 20906). Donations Send donations for the Torah maintenance fund or for new siddurim (with checks made out to JRLW, $25 minimum) to Annette Cooper at (15107 Interlachen Dr., Apt. 812, Silver Spring, MD 20906). Send donations for Kiddush or an Oneg ($25 minimum for either), or Yiskor or general Tzedukah to Susan Weiss at (3739 Glen Eagles Dr., Silver Spring, MD 20906). Sophisticated, Stylish Spacious The Takoma, at Ingleside at King Farm: A Perfect Fit. You choose the distinctive design features that make your home as individual as you are. Through a wonderful selection of elements — such as furniture, lighting, artwork and color — you have the chance to show your individual style. Ingleside at King Farm offers elegant dining along with interesting, engaged neighbors and a culture of wellness and life enrichment. The distinctive location is a short walk to shops, restaurants, parks and more. It all adds up to your lifestyle, your choice! For more information call 240-398-3846 701 King Farm Blvd. • Rockville, MD www.inglesidekingfarm.org An Ingleside Community Ingleside at King Farm is a CARF accredited, not-for-profit, continuing care retirement community. 1 Bedroom Den, 1,024 Square Feet September 2, 2016 Leisure World News | 51 n National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1143 Upcoming Speakers will Discuss Health Costs and Senior Trends by John Moens L ast year attendance at Chapter 1143 NARFE meetings increased by 50 percent. The speakers were enthusiastic, wellversed on their subjects and interesting. Only one of our first five speakers will return this year, but we expect the trend to continue. Because some residents Join us for Game Day at may need immediate help from a volunteer or may wish to volunteer themselves, contact information is included at the end of this article for our January and February speakers. On Monday, Sept. 19, at 2 p.m., we lead off with Jessie Lee Washington, a representative of New York Life and a member of AARP, who will speak on financial issues and Ring House Thursday, September 15 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 1801 East Jefferson Street | Rockville, MD 20852 Featuring Mah Jongg, Canasta, Bridge, Scrabble and more. All levels of experience welcome. Lunch, $5. Free bus transportation from Leisure World departing at 9:30 a.m. RSVPs required: 301.816.5052 www.smithlifecommunities.org Wills, Wealth Planning & Trusts Phone: 301-518-0423 Email: [email protected] Housecall: No charge! www.battersbylawoffice.com Simple will: $175/person; $330/couple $80 Financial power of attorney $90 Living will/medical directive Probate: flat fee or hourly, not a percentage of estate. Luann Battersby Leisure World neighbor 3510 Chiswick Ct Estate and tax planning. I also assist clients in other related matters when they need my help. 52 | Leisure World News September 2, 2016 bring a colleague to discuss long-term care costs and trends. A substantial increase in premiums for the Federal Long Term Care program goes into effect in November, and Williams can provide consultation services to members who wish to discuss their policies. Florence Fisher of Blue Cross/Blue Shield is an annual tradition at NARFE’s fall meetings, and she gives our health plan presentation in October. This is always a lively meeting with lots of question and answers. Although legislation coming from the Maryland State House doesn’t get nearly the attention as legislation coming from Congress, the legislation passed or blocked at the state level can have as much or more of an impact on Leisure World residents. In November, Del. Benjamin Kramer will address the chapter on upcoming state legislation. Kramer represents Maryland’s 19th District, which includes all of Leisure World. After the holiday luncheon and break, we return to hear Mary Murphy, the director of programs and community development for the Silver Spring based organization Senior Connection. Its Senior Rides program provides escorted transportation for Montgomery County seniors aged 60 and over. Volunteer drivers are provided training and liability coverage. Those who need this service or wish to volunteer can call (301962-0820) or visit (www. seniorconnectionmc.org) for more information. In February, Claudia Thorne is our guest speaker. Thorne is the executive director of Reserve, a non-profit organization that connects senior citizens with volunteer opportunities. Most volunteers work 10-20 hours per week and are paid a modest stipend for ongoing work or special projects. Anyone interested in volunteering may contact Thorne at (202-657-4988) or (Thorne@ fesitival.org). n Comedy and Humor Club Jokesters Jam in Exercise Room Sessions by Al Karr W e fun-lovers at the Comedy and Humor Club warmly welcome new members, and we are gratified by the frequent flow of newcomers to our regular Tuesday afternoon meetings. We gather together each Tuesday from 1:30-3 p.m. in the “exercise room” (not the Fitness Center; it’s our sense for $5 a year?” of humor that we exercise) of Take our July 16 Joke Clubhouse II for an enjoyable Jam. Please. (Apologies to 90 minutes of joke-telling and Rodney Dangerfield.) We hearing, and we really agree opened with a Fred Firnbachthat laughter is the best medier-led group sing of “Don’t cine, not just a clee-shay. We are gratified also by those Fence Me In,” that 1934 song made famous by Roy Rogers, who keep coming back to hear Bing Crosby, Frankie Laine and the quips, hear and see the others (they were good, but skits, even take to the standup no Fred Firnbachers) and the microphone themselves, and refrain of Wildcat Willie, who just have a rollicking great was sent to jail by the sheriff. time. The music was written by Cole And there are bonuses. Porter and Robert Fletcher On the last Tuesday of each wrote the lyrics. (Whatsa month, president Sam Hack matter, Cole, can’t write lyrics?) or chief technology officer But the centerpiece of Jim Owen present a video of a classic television comedy show, our meetings is the jokefest. Braving the mike (it’s easy, everything from delightful really) on that memorable July Dean Martin celebrity roasts 16 day were the unsinkable to Carol Burnett’s genius gut Fannie Falk, Fred Sumner, Al busters. Plus, we throw an Karr, vice president and chairListen, You Hear” occasional party“We observing woman for the meeting Gloria certain holidays, with refreshHorwitz, Rudy Volin, Jim Owen ments. As treasurer, Sumner Levin is fond of asking, “Where and Bernie Petlan. Here are Ofmuch helping toslices hear some of their brands of else can you have so fun you THE KAPLAN HEARING CENTER 26 YEARS humor: Fannie: A woman refused to tell her daughter her age, weight, and why she got divorced. But on a friend’s tip, the little girl found her mom’s driver’s license in her purse and then told the mother that she was 32 years old, weighed 130 pounds and was divorced because she failed at sex (Sex: F). Fred sang “Harry and Sheila,” a parody to the tune of “Hava Nagila” (to which we rejoice). For example, he worked for IBM, she for BBD&O, and they bought a swimming pool full of H20. Al Karr: Far too funny to repeat. Sumner: Laws of biomechanics mean that your nose itches if your hands are covered JOEL'S EXECUTIVE CAR SERVICE with grease, the phone rings when when you’re immersed in bath water, and if you change lanes in traffic, the one you left suddenly becomes shorter. Gloria: In court, a lawyer asks a doctor witness if the patient that he autopsied might have been alive even though his brain was sitting on a nearby desk. The reply: Yes, he might be out there practicing law. Rudy: A guy says he’s having trouble doing a jigsaw puzzle; the pieces don’t match the picture of a rooster on the box. A friend takes a look and says, “Let’s put these corn flakes back in the box first.” Consider giving your funny bone some exercise by joining us at our next meeting; all are welcome! 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Columbia/Ellicott City 410-740-4885 Our goal: To improve the quality of your life 8818 Centre Parkhearing Drive through better Olney Our wish: To earn and maintain your confifidence and trust for a lifetime 301-260-0966 Olney 3402 Olandwood Road Columbia/Ellicott City 301-260-0966 3402 Olandwood Road 410-740-4885 Sunday, September 11 | 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. 1801 East Jefferson Street | Rockville, MD 20852 A reading and discussion on The Swift Seasons, a humorous new novel about aging and living in a senior community by author and Ring House resident Mollee Kruger. Reception to follow. Free bus from Leisure World. RSVPs required by September 8 | 301.816.5052 www.smithlifecommunities.org 8818 Centre Park Drive September 2, 2016 Leisure World News | 53 n Writers of Leisure World Writers Recall Bygone Eras and Simple Pleasures by Carlos Montorfano A t our Aug. 18 meeting, Bobbie Troy was the first to read, having brought two of her short poems, starting with “Answers”: “there are no answers/only people who think/ they have answers.” Tom Anessi brought a recollection of memories of a Christmas when he was about 10, shortly after the end of the war. He described attending services at an old church followed by driving home—but first stopping at the family’s favorite bakery to buy their favorite treats. Then came breakfast, opening presents and finally sitting by the radio to listen to music or programs. The world seemed content with the peace that had finally settled in the world only in the past year, and the family prayed that it would pervade their lives for a long while. James Owens read “It’s A Secret,” a story of Vietnam War days when he was involved in testing sensors to be used to interdict intrusions into Vietnam. Testing those sensors took place near Yuma, Arizona, which required driving 120 miles back and forth every day for about two weeks. Kimi Sugimura read a couple of poems dedicated to her mother and father, telling us of their experiences after they were born in Japan: coming to the U.S. before World War II, their marriage, the birth of their children and the period of internment, when they lost their homes and independence. Her father never talked about that later on, she said. Sadie Nelson also read about family memories, especially about raising her children and sometimes having to teach them not to be disrespectful toward older folks, shaping them into good human beings. Gladys Blank, inspired by the Olympics, read about “Being Physical.” She is an avid daily reader of newspapers, starting with the sports section, followed by the editorial pages. And she has also been a reader of books about the Civil War, which prompted a lot of walking tours. Now that she has curtailed all that physical activity, watching gymnastics on TV has inspired her to be a bit more active and join an exercise program in Clubhouse II. Just... not today. Danuta Montorfano read “In Praise of the Crape Myrtle,” about the pleasure of observing those beautiful shrubs, enjoying the aroma and the colors, which cheer her up when she sees them from her windows. Carlos Montorfano ended the readings by recalling a humorous exchange of letters between a grandson and his grandmother, on the occasion of him encouraging her to move to Florida, and the obvious advantages to both of them. Meetings take place on the first and third Thursdays of the month. All are welcome. Clubs, Groups & Organizations In Brief Amateur Radio Club: Calling all hams! All resident amateur radio operators (hams)—or would-be operators— are invited to join our business meeting/lunch the second Tuesday of each month. We meet in the Stein Room in Clubhouse I at 1 p.m. For more information or to learn about amateur radio, call Bryan West (301-598-0137). Centering Prayer: Join our group of centering prayer practitioners on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. (3588 Gleneagles Dr.). Centering prayer is a method of silent meditation, where you rest in God, without saying anything, just happy to be in God’s presence. Our intention is to be aware of the presence of God and to welcome the action of God within us. Beginners are welcome, as are people of all faith traditions. For more information, call Eileen (301-438-0422). Clipper Workshop: Recruiting is underway for members who can help assemble clown hand puppets for Holy Cross Hospital. They are used in the pediatric and emergency rooms. No special skills are needed. Some sewing skills are necessary. We need a sewing machine stitcher. Bring a bag lunch. (We will eat in the lunchroom.) We meet every first and third Monday in Clubhouse II from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., or any portion of the time you can devote to making a child smile. We are looking for donations of cotton fabrics, stuffing, thread and iron-on facing. Contact Joan Mahoney (240-833-2724) or Jane Brinser (301-438-2599) for further information. Jewish Discussion: Hello to all Jewish residents of Leisure World. A discussion group meets on the last Sunday of every month (except July and August) at 10:30 a.m. in Clubhouse II. Be prepared for lively discussions about Israel and other topics of Jewish interest. Please give us a try; we think you’ll like us. Knitting Corner: Join us the second and fourth Fridays of each month at Inter-Faith Chapel from 10 a.m. to noon. Our next meetings are Sept. 9 and 23. Bring your knitting and enjoy the conversations. We have patterns and yarn for your project. Yarn donations gratefully accepted. Call Joan (240-833-2724) if you have any questions. Quilt Group: Come and join our fun group as we work on 54 | Leisure World News September 2, 2016 our individual projects. We now include those interested in all needlework and knitting. We meet the second and fourth Thursdays in the Clubhouse II multipurpose room at 9:30 a.m. If you have any questions, call Clydis Kellough (301642-2430). Our next meetings are Sept. 8 and 22. Stitchers Group: Needlepoint, cross-stitch and more. If you enjoy stitching or would like to learn, we meet every first and third Thursday from 10 a.m.-noon in the Clubhouse II multipurpose room. Come and share your finished work and enjoy stitching with us while we learn new skills together. Call Audrey (301-598-4903). Short Story Group: On Sept. 7, John Moens is leading a discussion of “Old Woman Magoun” by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman. On Sept. 21, Gina Hirsh is leading a discussion of “The Sheriff’s Children” by Charles W. Chestnut. The Short Story Group meets at 11 a.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of the month in Clubhouse I. For information, call Sylvia Stoff (301-438-9613). Stamp and Coin Club: Are you a philatelist or a numismatic? Join the Stamp and Coin Club. We meet on the first Thursday of each month at 3 p.m. in Clubhouse I. Members discuss their collections, including first day covers, day of issue programs, yearbooks, coins, medals and more. Stamps are shared for “show-and-tell,” and we hold an auction of members’ stamps. In addition, a gift certificate from Coins of the Realm in Rockville is awarded as a door prize at each meeting. All residents and non-residents are welcome to attend. Annual dues are $5. If interested, contact Mason Goldman (301-598-6749). Wood Shop Users Group: The wood shop is located on the lower level of Clubhouse I; the entrance to the shop is off Gleneagles Drive. It is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. An experienced monitor is on duty when the shop is open to assist members with their work and provide instructions in the use of shop equipment. Members are often willing to repair and refinish projects for Leisure World residents. For further information, call (301-598-1308). September 2016 UPCOMING SEMINARS & EVENTS at Brooke Grove retirement village As experts in senior care and memory support, Brooke Grove Retirement Village is pleased to offer seminars and events that promote physical, spiritual and mental well-being. All seminars and events will be held at Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, located at 18131 Slade School Road on the Brooke Grove Retirement Village campus. Please register with Toni Davis at 301-388-7209 or [email protected]. SUPPORT FOR THE CAREGIVER SEMINAR: “FAMILIES—THE OTHER VICTIMS OF ALZHEIMER’S” September 20, 2-3 p.m. Explore the financial, emotional and other explosive issues that impact families of a loved one with Alzheimer’s and learn what can be done to resolve them. FREE. Register by September 18. Living Well seminar: “THE BENEFITS OF MASSAGE IN OLDER ADULTS” September 21, 7-8:15 p.m. Learn how therapeutic massage can help muscle balance and function, decrease spasms, improve postural imbalances, and enhance gait and movement. Preceded by complimentary light supper at 6:30 p.m. FREE. Register by September 19. Independent living assisted living Alzheimer’s support group September 21, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, this confidential group provides an opportunity for individuals and families to find support, gain understanding and share caregiving tips. FREE. Falls Prevention Lecture & Balance Screening September 27, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Lecture at 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Determine how you can reduce your risk of falls and identify specific exercises that can improve your balance. Individual balance assessments provided. FREE. Register by September 25. rehabilitation long-term care memory support 18100 Slade School Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860 • 301-260-2320 or 301-924-2811 • www.bgf.org September 2, 2016 Leisure World News | 55 Sports, Games & SCOREBOARDS n Duckpin Bowling League n Golf Club Compiled by Rita Molyneaux August 9, 2016 9 Hole Ladies ABCD Scramble First – Linda Andrews, Ruth Cougnet, Muriel Peake, 38 Second (tie) - Kay Heier, Ursula Costa, Dee Smiley, Mary Helen Byrnes; Brenda Curtin-Heiken, Joan Reynolds, Pat Lyddane, Nancy Anstasi; Connie Park, Lois Falck, Barbara Bynum, Diane Lipskind; 39 August 10, 2016 Men’s Results 1 2 3 Nets First – James Flanagan, Sperry Storm, Joe Boland, Bob Rauner; John Lam, Dick Curtin, Sam Choi, Dave Fait; 113 Third – Joe Powell, Joe Crocetta, Alan Wilder, Harold Steinman, 114 August 11, 2016 18-Hole Ladies Results Odd & Even First (tie) – Connie Park, Kazue Waller; Patt Hooper, Kathy Frensilli; 68 Second (tie) - Nancy Ferdock, Susan Kim; Ronnie Nisbet, Muriel Peake; 69 August 17, 2016 Misga Results Manor – Musket Ridge at Leisure World First – Dough Allston, Jerry Lake, Dave Fait, 115 Second (tie) – Ray Lombardi, Bob Hudson; Joe Powell, Joe Boland; 117 Fourth – Steve Moore, Alan Wilder, Tom Prince; 118 August 18, 2016 18 Hole Ladies Results Age Groups Group A Low Gross – Mary Ko, 95 Low Net – Susan Kim, 73 Group B Low Gross – Connie Park, 95 Low Net (tie) – Nancy Ferdock, K.C. Choi, 73 n Golf Course Greens Renovation Begins Sept. 19 T he annual renovation of the Golf Course greens has been rescheduled to take place after the week of Leisure World’s 50th anniversary festivities. The course will be closed on Monday, Sept. 19 through Wednesday, Sept. 21. The locker rooms and driving range will remain open from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. during greens renovation days. 56 | Leisure World News September 2, 2016 Getting Our Duckpins in a Row by Flora Wolf S ummer is fading, the kids are going back to school, the bowling alley is beckoning and our Leisure World bowlers are raring to return. Our last official season ended in May with a delicious luncheon for vegetarians and carnivores alike, and with the distribution of generous prize money for every single participant. Now we are reorganizing our teams and urging those of you who are hesitating to commit to joining us for great exercise and a wonderful social experience. Our teams are mixed gender and our members range in age over a 40-year span. Many of us hadn’t bowled for decades before becoming regulars, and most of us gradually improve over time. Teams are organized to make for similar averages, so if you’re not a high scorer, there’s definitely a place for you. Remember, “practice makes perfect” – or better! Mark your calendars for Monday, Sept. 12, at 12:15 p.m., when we will convene for our season opener at the White Oak Bowling Lanes. We will meet and bowl three games every Monday at that time except for some school holidays. When inclement weather interrupts our schedule, a telephone tree keeps us informed. Most of us have formed carpools, so non-drivers need not be deterred. Some of us take turns driving, and others have a designated driver. We welcome friends from outside of Leisure World. If you are a “snowbird,” don’t let that keep you from joining us. We maintain a list of substitutes on whom we call to fill in for absentees. In fact, if you know you will be away for a long time, please sign up to be one of those substitutes during the time you will be available. To sign up as a regular or a substitute, just add your name to our list at the E&R office in Clubhouse I or call one of us whose names appear at the bottom of this message. If you would like to “get your ducks in a row” in advance of opening day, you can establish an average by bowling three games at your leisure before Sept. 12. Otherwise, you’ll be assigned a tentative average until the truth emerges! Part of our weekly fee ($10.50 for the three games) goes into a pool that provides the end-of-season banquet and money prizes, and pays for the weekly update on individual and team standings. The fee also covers rental of bowling shoes if you do not have your own. The promise of prizes adds extra excitement to our spirited competition. We look forward to welcoming you into the league. For more information about the Duckpin Bowling League, contact Grace White at (301-438-7892) or Flora Wolf at (301-598-5807). n 10 Pin Bowling League Guttersnipes Retain Lead; Huggers Embrace Second Place by Rita Mastrorocco T he league is based on handicaps with averages for the bowlers ranging from 80 to 180. The top League standings as of Aug. 19 are: the Guttersnipes in first place, the Huggers in second place and the Pterosaurs in third place. Top scores for the week of Aug. 12 are: • Scratch Game – the Huggers, 634 pins • Scratch Series – the Winners, 1800 pins • Handicap Game – the Huggers, 926 pins • Handicap Series – the Huggers with 2633 pins • High Average Men – George Isumi, 174 pins • Scratch Game Men – Al Schlosburg, 214 pins • Scratch Series Men – Al Schlosburg, 574 pins • Handicap Game Men – Al Schlosburg, 262 pins • Handicap Series Men – Al Schlosburg, 718 pins • High Average Women – Chris Porter, 182 pins • Scratch Game Women – Jeanne Rossomondo, 167 pins • Scratch Series Women – Ursula Costa, 435 pins • Handicap Game Women – Jeanne Rossomondo, 266 pins • Handicap Series Women – Ursula Costa, 705 pins. Top scores for the week of Aug. 19 are: • Scratch Game – the Huggers, 650 pins • Scratch Series – the Half and Half, 1856 pins • Handicap Game – the Huggers, 945 pins • Handicap Series – the Pterosaurs, 2676 pins • High Average Men – George Izumi, 174 pins • Scratch Game Men – John Hochevar, 211 pins • Scratch Series Men – John Hockevar, 590 pins • Handicap Game Men – Richard Bambach, 253 pins • Handicap Series Men – Richard Bambach, 719 pins • High Average Women – Chris Porter, 180 pins • Scratch Game Women – Kazue Waller, 188 pins • Scratch Series Women – Chris Porter, 493 pins • Handicap Game Women – Dorothy Adelman, 270 pins • Handicap Series Women – Dorothy Adelman, 685 pins. If you have not bowled in years, come out and join the league for fellowship, fun and easy exercise. You do not need to be a good bowler to join. There is no long-term commitment. The league bowls every Friday morning at 10 a.m. at Bowl America (1101 Clopper Rd., Gaithersburg). The cost for the three games of bowling, the use of bowling shoes and balls, and unlimited cups of coffee is $10. If you are interested in joining the league, please call Rita at (301-814-9196). n Tennis Club Players Celebrate at Picnic, Hope Weather Cools by Alfonso Holston M any members attended the Tennis Club’s annual picnic on Aug. 9 in Olney Park, where they gathered under the cover of large trees as a cool breeze continuously blew. Not only was it a picnic, but it doubled as a birthday party for Bob Frechtel. We sang “Happy Birthday” to him and enjoyed his delicious birthday cake. The club wants to thank all those who helped make this day enjoyable, especially to the committee chairpersons, Christa Storm and Lenore Conenellio, and Sperry Storm, our grill master. September, October Events Upcoming club events include participation in Leisure World’s 50th anniversary celebration on Saturday, Sept. 17. We’ll be out on the courts showing off our best strokes. Also, the club’s annual year-end dinner is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 9, at 5:30 p.m. in Clubhouse I. Come Out and Play With the worst of the summer heat wave seemingly behind us and the weather getting more comfortable for playing tennis, it’s a good time to come out and take advantage of the season. Play with friends or family members, or join the club in round robin play on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. or Fridays at 9 a.m. Advance play is on Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Barbara Peters prepares to serve on the tennis court 4. Players are looking forward to autumn tennis. Photo by Leisure World News n Friday Bridge nT hursday Afternoon Ladies Bridge Compiled by Betti Goodman Compiled by Trixie Lopes and Jackie Harrell August 5, 2016 First – Syd Puteska, 3,320 Second – Jerry Weiss, 2,960 Third – Jerry Feldman, 2,890 Fourth – Shirley Rosenhaft, 2,690 August 12, 2016 First – Shirley Griffin, 2,270 Second – Ray Kurlander, 2,700 Third – Mort Faber, 2,660 Fourth – Syd Puteska, 2,520 August 11, 2016 First – Betti Goodman, 3,750 Second – Mary Helen Byrnes, 3,510 Third – Jackie Harrell, 3,120 August 18, 2016 First – Sally McGowan, 3,300 Second – Somaya Haddad, 2,990 Third – Ruthe Slone, 2,770 September 2, 2016 Leisure World News | 57 n Chess Club Workers Break for National Holiday, But Chess Never Stops by Bernie Ascher L abor Day is the least glamorous of all national holidays. Gifts are not exchanged. Costumes are not worn. Candies are not bought. Fireworks are not shot off. It is generally celebrated simply by taking the day off. Labor Day marks the end of summer. It is the day after which white clothes cannot or should not be worn until next year. Commercially, it is a good day for selling school supplies. In the United States, Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday in September. It recognizes “the dignity of work” and commemorates the contributions of American workers to the economic well-being of the country. Labor Day developed slowly into a national holiday. It was adopted first by individual municipalities (mainly New York City); then by states (thirty states had adopted it before it became a national holiday by federal law). The first Labor Day holiday, organized by the Central Labor Union, was celebrated in New York City on a Tuesday in 1882. A second Labor Day was celebrated there a year later. Twenty thousand working people marched in a parade on Broadway, watched by a quarter million people. It was a time of labor unrest. Workers in many cities were campaigning and demonstrating for an eight-hour day. Union leaders urged organizations in other cities to follow New York’s example to celebrate a “workingmen’s holiday.” In 1884, labor unions selected the first Monday in September as the day for the holiday. The idea spread so that in the following year, Labor Day was celebrated in numerous industrial centers in the country. Grover Cleveland (former Governor of New York, an antilabor President) signed the bill establishing Labor Day as a national holiday in 1894. May 1 (May Day) was specifically avoided as the date for Labor Day because previous celebrations resulted in violence as anarchists and communists joined in worker demonstrations. In many other countries, the labor holiday is celebrated on May Day. May Day, originally an agricultural spring festival in Europe best known for its traditions of dancing around the maypole and crowning the Queen of May, was selected as the day to celebrate International Workers Day, at least partly as a response to the death of workers in the Chicago riot of 1886 in Haymarket Square. It was selected by the socialists and communists of the Second International (a pan-European organization of 20 member countries) at a conference in Brussels, Belgium in 1891. At least eighty countries around the world celebrate International Workers Day on May 1. In Leisure World, the Chess Club does not take a day off, but celebrates the holiday by playing chess. In the game pictured on this page, both players are even in terms of the number of pieces. Although White’s Knight is in jeopardy, White is in a strong offensive position. What is White’s best move? The answer follows this reminder that the Chess Club meets in Clubhouse II between 1-4 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Stop by for a friendly game. For further information, call club president Bernie Ascher at (301-5988577). Membership is free and all are welcome. ANSWER: White has a devastating move: Pawn to f6! This threatens checkmate by the Queen at g7. Black’s Pawn at g7 cannot capture White’s Pawn because it would expose the Black King to check by the Queen. Black can prevent checkmate by moving the Pawn to g6, but that allows the White Pawn to capture the Rook at e7 and even the Queen at d8 and the Rook at f8. Moreover, while the White Pawn is at f6, the Queen can move to h6 and checkmate the King by moving to g7. Black is virtually helpless. So, do not wait for May Day. Do not wait for a parade down Broadway. Do not wait until the end of next summer. Play chess now! n Wednesday Night Chicago Bridge Compiled by Doug Brasse July 27, 2016 First – Bruce McKay, Jack Looney Second – Le Loy Cantrell, Joan Joyce Third – Janet Danziger, June August 3, 2016 First – Abigail Murton, Doug Brasse Second – Joyce Brown, Dave Brown Third – Barbara Bryant, Virginia Pace Fourth – Dottie Donnelly, Ken McMahill August 10, 2016 First – Maxine Martino, Ethel Lagos Second – Helen Montanaro, Betti Goodman Third – Anna Pappas, Bob Bridgeman Fourth – Virginia Pace, Barabara Bryant August 17, 2016 First - Joyce Riseberg, Dick Riseberg Second – Virginia Pace, Barbara Bryant Third – Helen Montanaro, Betti Goodman Fourth – Ann Boland, Joe Boland 58 | Leisure World News September 2, 2016 Sports, Games & Scoreboards In Brief Bridge: • Tuesday and Friday Duplicate Bridge games are at 7 p.m. in Clubhouse I. New players with partners are welcome. Have fun. Win masterpoints. Questions? Call Nadyne (301-598-5677). • The Wednesday Night Chicago Bridge Group is looking for new members. The group meets every Wednesday in Clubhouse I. Play begins promptly at 6:45 p.m. Bring a partner and be ready for a few hours of friendly games. Questions? Call Doug (301-448-8708). • Men’s Bridge seeks players. We meet Mondays and Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. in Clubhouse II. No partner needed. Please, no beginners. • Thursday Ladies Bridge welcomes more card players. If interested, call Trixie Lopes (202-841-2608). Cribbage: We meet for 150 minutes of competitive fellowship Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. in Clubhouse II. We have cards and cribbage boards, and would be pleased to teach you the game. It is a mixture of rummy and pinochle and is pure fun. (We do not even keep score.) For more information, call George (301-598-9747) or Bill (301-598-7270). We look forward to seeing you. Mah Jongg: Want to learn how to play Mah Jongg? Call (301-598-3438). Pinochle Players: If you enjoy pinochle, join us at Clubhouse II on Monday evenings, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call us (301-775-7238) or (301-598-7064). Poker: • A few poker game openings are available at the Greens, Thursdays 7-10 p.m. No prior experience necessary. If interested, call Al (301-598-7133). • Men’s Poker is seeking new members. Play is daily, beginning around 9 a.m. in the Game Room in Clubhouse II. • Poker players wanted for all variations of poker, with or without wild cards. Come by Clubhouse II Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:15 p.m. and play until 10 p.m. Spend an enjoyable night with a bunch of good people. Call Andy (240-558-4787). Jigsaw Puzzle: There is a jigsaw puzzle table in the Clubhouse II lobby. Feel free, at your leisure, to work on it. Scrabble: Please join us at Clubhouse II on Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. for a game of Scrabble. Boards are available. Call Arlyne (301-438-7442) if you are interested in playing. Fitness and Exercise Club (supporting all Leisure World physical activities): Membership is open to any resident interested in attending an existing activity or in creating a new activity. No membership fees. For more information on club activities or to join, email us ([email protected]). Mind-Body Exercise Club: Members meet every Thursday afternoon from 2-3 p.m. in the Clubhouse II Activity Room to study and practice mind-body exercises under a leader. Interested Leisure World residents can join the club by paying a $5 per person initiation fee. If you have any questions, call Bert Fang, club president (301-871-1694). n Tuesday & Friday Duplicate Bridge Compiled by Jerry Miller For Tuesday games, Flight A includes all players. Flight B includes only ACBL member pairs, each with less than 1,000 master points. Friday, July 22, 2016 North-South East-West 1. Lewis Gold - Arthur Podolsky 1. Doug Brasse - Abigail Murton 2. Diane Keiper - Ephraim Salins 2. Saul Penn - Stephan Billstein 3. Marilyn Rubinstein - Phyllis Sonen 3. Sue Swift - Howard Brewer 4. Susan Weiss - Mildred Lieder 4. Sharon Strong - Beth Harper Tuesday July 26, 2016 North-South 1. Donald Jacobs - Saul Penn 2. Diane Keiper - Nadyne Cheary 3. Susan Weiss - Bernice Felix East-West 1. Abigail Murton - Doug Brasse 2. Howard Brewer - Joe Boland 3. Patti Anschutz - Mary Lafferty Friday, July 29, 2016 North-South 1. Angela Riani - Susan Weiss 2. Lillian Taylor - Leonard Taylor 3. Doris Perschau - Thomas Leahy East-West 1. Sue Swift - Lorraine Hegel 2. Bernice Felix - Nancy Gordon 3. Saul Penn - Stephan Billstein Tuesday, August 2, 2016 Flight A North-South 1. Mel Schloss - Arthur Podolsky 2. Betty Hollrah - Lewis Gold 3. Diane Keiper - Nadyne Cheary 4. Sandra Jacobs - Lois Stirling 5. Palma Seeger - Hanna Schepps East-West 1. Marlys Moholt - Jerry Miller 2. Merrill Stern - Doug Brasse 3. Temma Kanowith - Robert Kerr 4. Susan Weiss - Sue Swift 5. Reina Chassy - Shirley Light Flight B North-South East-West 1. Rosmarie Suitor - Thomas Leahy 1. Temma Kanowith - Robert Kerr 2. Susan Weiss - Sue Swift Friday, August 5, 2016 North-South 1. Diane Keiper - Nadyne Cheary 2. Doris Perschau - Thomas Leahy 3. Victor Stewart - Roz Dixon East-West 1. Steve Billstein - Saul Penn 2. Norman Salenger - Shirley Light 3. Nancy Gordon - Susan Weiss Leisure World News OF MARYLAND Aaron Navarro played in July title matches. Photo courtesy Aaron Navarro. September 2, 2016 Leisure World News | 59 Classes & SEMINARS Sign-up will be taken for newly advertised classes beginning on the Tuesday after the date of the edition of Leisure World News in which it appears. All sign ups begin at 8:30 a.m. in either Clubhouse I or Clubhouse II as noted in the class description. Residents can register for themselves and two other residents. Please bring your Leisure World ID. If required enrollment is not met five days prior to the start date, the class will be cancelled. ***Please note fees for non-residents: add $10 for 1-6 session classes and $20 for classes of 7 or more sessions. *** Payment can be made by check or credit card (MasterCard, VISA or Discover); no cash is accepted. Checks must be made payable to Leisure World of Maryland Corp. Please sign up in advance of the starting date of the class since instructors need to know how many will participate. Note: Registration will not be accepted nor refunds issued after the completion of two sessions! Leisure World does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in admission policies, education policies or programs. EDUCATION NEW - From Composition to Finished Product: Capturing the Digital Photograph, a CLL class: This course explains how the digital camera works, demonstrates how to transfer images from the camera to the computer, and shows how to modify images to improve their message and technical quality for printing or presentations. During the class, students will edit their own photos on computers in the Computer Learning Center or on their own laptops. Session 1. Basics of digital photography and digital cameras, downloading from the camera/memory card to the computer; organization by establishing folders or albums for easy access to images; use of storage accessories to maintain the original images; basics of editing on the computer. Session 2. Basics of good photography and using the modes in the digital camera to enhance these images. Discussion will cover the five basic modes - automatic, landscape, action, portrait and close-up. Relationship between the various modes relative to depth of field, selective focus, speed and varying lighting conditions. Session 3. What can you do on the computer that you once would have done in the darkroom? What can you do with the computer that is beyond the darkroom? Cropping; improving exposure and contrast; eliminating distortion, sharpening the image, and other basic functions will be demonstrated. Session 4. Printing and presenting your photos - What considerations prior to printing enable the photographer to obtain a striking photograph? Should a photo be better presented in color or black and white? Using PowerPoint to organize a slide show. Preparing slide shows and DVDs including musical backgrounds. Sharing your photos with family, friends or on the internet. Class meets Thursdays, Oct. 13-Nov. 3, at 2 p.m. Fee: $15. Register at Clubhouse II. Heroes and Villains, a CLL class: The purpose of the class is to marry historical content to contemporary issues and questions. Five 75-minute sessions include the following topics: 1) An examination of the philosophies of Edmund Burke and Thomas Paine and an exploration/discussion of contemporary liberalism and conservatism in the United States 2) A look at Jefferson Davis and other Confederates, followed by discussion of how we best present and recognize these individuals with public dedications and statues. The broader question goes to victors and vanquished and whether and how to honor them. 3) 60 | Leisure World News September 2, 2016 The relationship and meeting between Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg will be explored, possibly Bruno Tesch, as well. The class will discuss the obligations of scientists in time of war and, more broadly, the question of ethics in science. 4) A review of the life and times of Malcolm X and a discussion of his place in American history, which will spur a discussion on race in today’s America. 5) A look at balancing national security and privacy, which includes an examination of the actions of Edward Snowden and Apple’s Tim Cook. The instructor, Paul Levy, will provide prepared handouts for each class. Class meets Mondays, Oct. 10-Nov. 7, 10-11:15 a.m. Fee: $15. Register at Clubhouse I. For more information about the Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL), visit (www. cllmd.com). Food for Life: Nutrition & Cooking Program: Sponsored by the Vegetarian Society of Leisure World (VSLW), is a series of five classes that focuses on lowering cholesterol, improving diabetes control and lowering blood pressure, as well as making improvements to energy and mood. The curriculum is based on the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine’s (PCRM) successful 21-Day Vegan Kickstart program. Discover which foods are optimal for weight management, and learn practical cooking skills to help you on your journey to better health. In the classes, you will enjoy a cooking demonstration and taste healthful dishes in a supportive group setting. You will also receive individualized attention in finding solutions that match your needs. Instructor Brian Bergman has taught numerous classes in the Washington, D.C./Maryland area. He is certified in plant-based nutrition from Cornell University and is a nutrition concierge. He is associated with Dr. Neal Barnard’s group, PCRM. For more information, contact Lois (lkutun@msn. com) or (301-598-0298). Class meets Thursdays, Sept. 22-Oct. 20, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Fee: (includes a small lunch): $75 per person. Register at: Clubhouse I. The Gospel of John: The four Gospels in the Christian Bible contain many of the same stories, but each is written from a different view of the life of Jesus. You learn different facts about His humanity and His divinity from each of the four authors. If you are not a Christian, but wish to understand why Christians follow Jesus, a novice Christian and want to learn more, or have been a Christian for years and want to help others understand, you are all welcome. Before teaching Bible studies in Leisure World, instructor Phyliss Lovett was a lay counselor and taught at Christian Fellowship in West Palm Beach, Fla. In September 2009, she taught her first Bible study in Leisure World, The Gospel of John. Over the years in Leisure World, she has taught between 15-20 classes on Biblical scripture. She now believes that it is time for her to return to the simplicity of the Gospel of John. Class meets Tuesdays, Sept. 6-Oct. 25, 10-11:30 a.m. Fee: $15. Register at Clubhouse I. EXERCISE NEW – Zumba Gold with Denny – Wednesday evenings: This program was designed for the older active adult, a person who has not been exercising in a long time or individuals who may be limited physically. The biggest difference between Zumba Gold and Zumba Basic is that Zumba Gold is done at a much lower intensity. It is just as much fun, just not as fast! Zumba Gold utilizes the same great Latin styles of music and dance that are used in the Zumba basic program. Class meets Wednesdays, Sept. 29-Nov. 2, 5:30 p.m. Fee: $37.50 Register at Clubhouse II. NEW – Chair Yoga with Robin, Mondays: Age well. Prevent or diminish the chronic degenerative disease processes that frequently accompany aging. Gentle, yet effective, movements done while sitting in a chair. Increase joint mobility, balance, flexibility, strength, tone, circulation of blood and lymph, and improve breathing. Optional standing balance exercises included. Relaxing and fun! Mindfulness training introduced and basic holistic lifestyle habits discussed. Instructor Robin M. Hartman, CHHC, RYT, PTA, is licensed to perform physical therapy in the state of Maryland. She is also a certified holistic health coach, registered yoga teacher, and yoga therapist. She will answer questions after class or can be reached at (240-350-8820). Class meets Mondays, Sept. 26-Nov. 28 (no class Oct. 3 or 10), 2-3 p.m. Fee: $100. Register at Clubhouse II. NEW – Tap with Gerry, Evening: Did you always wish you could tap dance? Now you can! Join Gerry as you “Tap Your Troubles Away” and “Shuffle off to Buffalo.” A fun way to exercise. The first half of the class is devoted to beginners where they learn basic steps of tap. The second half of class is devoted to dancers who already have a knowledge of tap. This is a way for the “performers” to add “tap” to their resume. For more information, call Gerry (301-438-7452). Class meets Thursdays, Sept. 29-Nov. 3, 5:15 p.m. Fee: $45. Register at Clubhouse II. NEW – Move to the Beat, evenings: Do you hate to exercise? If you do, this is the class for you. For 45 minutes, we move by stretching, walking and dancing to various music (singing along is allowed). You don’t have to remember anything; just follow at your own pace. You must keep moving. Doctors tell us we must keep moving for our health. Let’s do it together as we “Move to the Beat.” For more information, call Gerry (301-438-7452). Class meets Tuesdays, Oct. 4-Nov. 1 (no class Oct. 11, 6:15-7 p.m. Fee: $39. Register at: Clubhouse II. NEW – Senior Sneakers: Get up and go with a safe, heart-healthy cardio workout that is gentle on the joints. The workout includes easy-tofollow low-impact moves and upper-body strength training. Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase your cardio fitness level, strength, range of movement, and activities for daily living. Bring your hand-held weights and work at your own pace. Class meets Mondays (w/ Shirley), Sept. 19-Oct. 24, and Thursdays (w/Sue), Sept. 22-Oct. 27, 9-9:45 a.m. You can take the class on Mondays or Thursdays, or sign up for both days. Fee: $36, one day per week; $60 for both days. Register at Clubhouse II. NEW – Mild Exercise with Shirley: All exercises, seated or standing, are led by instructor Shirley Lloyd. Class meets Tuesdays, Sept. 20-Oct. 25, and Wednesdays, Sept. 21-Oct. 26, 11-11:45 a.m. You may take the class on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, or sign up for both days. Fee: $36, one day per week; $60 for both days. Register at Clubhouse II. Pilates Mix for Beginners: Enjoy a blend of mild floor and standing exercises that tone and strengthen core muscles, creating balance that improves posture and body alignment. All done while listening to relaxing music. Bring a mat. For more information, contact Betty Smith at (301598-4245). Class meets Mondays, Sept. 26-Oct. 31, noon-1 p.m. Fee: $29. Register at Clubhouse II. Gentle Yoga – Wednesdays and Saturdays with Marilyn: Yoga is a holistic system that combines movement, posture, breath, and relaxation techniques to improve overall health and well-being physically, mentally, and spiritually. A consistent yoga practice has been shown to increase mobility, strength, and flexibility, and to provide skills to cultivate a peaceful mind in the face of life’s stresses and challenges. This class is designed for individuals with some ability to get up and down off the floor and can be adapted according to the need of the practitioner. Beginners and ongoing students are welcome. Bring a yoga mat or blanket to the first class. Class meets Wednesdays, Sept. 14-Nov. 16, and/or Saturdays, Sept. 10-Nov. 12, 9 a.m. Fee: $80/1 day, $140/2 days per week. Register at Clubhouse I. cardio class. (Dumbbells are used, although they are not required, and are available for purchase from the instructor.) Class meets Tuesdays, Sept. 20-Oct. 25, and Thursdays, Sept. 22-Oct. 27, 11 a.m.-12 noon. You can take the class on Tuesdays or Thursdays, or sign up for both days. Fee: $36, one day per week; $60 for both days. Register at Clubhouse II. Gentle Yoga – Evening Class Offered: Yoga is a holistic system that combines movement, posture, breath, and relaxation techniques to improve overall health and well-being physically, mentally, and spiritually. A consistent yoga practice has been shown to increase mobility, strength, and flexibility, and to provide skills to cultivate a peaceful mind in the face of life’s stresses and challenges. This class, led by Marilyn Dixon, is designed for individuals with some ability to get up and down off the floor and can be adapted according to the need of the practitioner. Beginners and ongoing students are welcome. Bring a yoga mat or blanket to the first class. Class meets Thursdays, Sept. 15-Nov. 17, 6-7 p.m. Fee: $80 or $140 when combined with a Wednesday or Saturday yoga class. Register at Clubhouse I. NEW – Non-Impact Fusion with Beth: This class is held in the round leisure pool (warm water). Dance, yoga poses, and cardio movements are all fused together to give students an awesome, fun class. Participants will improve their posture, balance, flexibility, and muscle strength. Class meets Tuesdays, Sept. 20-Oct. 25, and Thursdays, Sept. 22-Oct. 27, 1-2 p.m. You can take the class on Tuesdays or Thursdays, or sign up for both days. Fee: $36, one day per week; $60 for both days. Register at Clubhouse II. WATER EXERCISES NEW – Water Exercise with Nancy: Time to start the day off right by enrolling in a water exercise class. Participants will gain strength, stamina, and tone from this NEW – Aqua Fit with Shirley: This unique class blends the best of both worlds using water aerobics and yoga. Water aerobics will be done in the lap pool for 30 minutes, focusing on cardio and strength. The class will then move to the social warm water pool and finish up with yoga stretches that will focus on balance and posture. Class meets Wednesdays, Sept. 21-Oct. 26, 1-2 p.m. Fee: $36, 1 day per week; $60, when taken with one day of another water class. Register at Clubhouse II. LW TOP OFFICE PRODUCER Leisure WorLd PLaza Maynard E. Turow Agent 18 years...Listings, Resales, New Sales THINKING OF SELLING?? Or Friends-Relatives Buying? Living in and working in this community, I give you the attention to detail your property needs to sell successfully. I know the marketplace and can bring you excellent results. (O) 301-598-7500 Free brochures, Comps, Layouts, Info Direct: 301-518-3834 [email protected] Website: MaynardTurow.LNF.com September 2, 2016 Leisure World News | 61 Join Riderwood for an End of Summer Extravaganza. We’re hosting our biggest open house of the season—and you’re invited. Tour a variety of one and two bedroom Learn about our unique realty and moving apartment homes for a look at our maintenancefree lifestyle. services program. Join us for a seminar on downsizing, decluttering, and staging your house for sale. Meet our resident ambassadors, hear their personal stories, and get candid answers to your questions. Enjoy delicious light fare and refreshments, compliments of Riderwood. Save up to $15,000 with extraordinary event incentives! Take advantage of these savings before anyone else. Call to schedule a pre-event appointment. Friday, September 16, 2016 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. RSVP today by calling 301-495-5700 or 1-800-920-8836. 11483806 Friends and family are welcome! Complimentary valet parking. 62 | Leisure World News September 2, 2016 3140 Gracefield Road Silver Spring, MD 20904 EricksonLiving.com Calendar of EVENTS Sunday, September 4 Clubhouse I 10:15 a.m. Jewish War Vets Clubhouse II Have a Happy Day Monday, September 5 Clubhouse I Labor Day Clubhouse II Have a Happy Day Tuesday, September 6 Clubhouse I 9:00 a.m. Blood Pressure Testing 10:00 a.m. The Gospel of John Class 11:30 a.m. 9-Hole Golfers Lunch 5:00 p.m. Lawn Bowling 7:00 p.m. Duplicate Bridge Clubhouse II 9:30 a.m. Beg/Adv Tai Chi 12:30 p.m. Scrabble Group 1:00 p.m. Non-Impact Fusion Water Class 1:30 p.m. Comedy & Humor 6:15 p.m. Move to the Beat Class Clubhouse II 9:15 a.m. Shabbat Service 2:00 p.m. Going It Alone Video & Bingo Sunday, September 11 Clubhouse I 1:00 p.m. 50th Anniversary Picnic Clubhouse II 7:00 p.m. Fun & Fancy Presents “Music of the 60’s” Monday, September 12 Clubhouse I 10:30 a.m. Garden and Environmental Club 2:00 p.m. LW Chorale 7:00 p.m. Bingo Clubhouse II 10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold Class 11:00 a.m. Movie “Blow Up” 12:00 p.m. Pilates Mix Class 2:00 p.m. Movie “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” 4:00 p.m. Ba Duan Exercise Class 7:00 p.m. Movie “A Man for All Seasons” Wednesday, September 7 Clubhouse I 9:00 a.m. Bocce Ball Group 11:00 a.m. Short Story Group 11:30 a.m. NA’AMAT Group Brunch 1:00 p.m. CLL General Meeting 2:00 p.m. Compassion & Choices Group 2:00 p.m. Book Club Network 6:45 p.m. Chicago Bridge Clubhouse II 1:00 p.m. Chess Club 1:00 p.m. Ping Pong Club 2:00 p.m. Chair Yoga Class 4:00 p.m. LWAAAC General Meeting 7:00 p.m. Fun & Fancy Theatre Tuesday, September 13 Clubhouse I 9:30 a.m. LW Garden Plots Group 10:00 a.m. The Gospel of John Class 1:00 p.m. Amateur Radio Club 7:00 p.m. Duplicate Bridge Clubhouse II 9:30 a.m. Beg/Adv Tai Chi 11:00 a.m. Movie “The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming” 12:30 p.m. Scrabble Group 1:00 p.m. A Wider Circle Donation Ceremony 2:00 p.m. Movie “Alfie” 7:00 p.m. Movie “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly” Thursday, September 8 Clubhouse I 9:15 a.m. Stretch & Tone Class 12:30 p.m. Ladies Bridge 1:00 p.m. RAG Open House 4:30 p.m. Lawn Bowling 7:00 p.m. LW Democrats Club Clubhouse II 9:30 a.m. Beg/Adv Tai Chi Class 9:30 a.m. Quilters Group 12:30 p.m. Men’s Bridge 1:00 p.m. Movie “Grace of Monaco” 2:00 p.m. Mind-Body Exercise Club 4:00 p.m. Model Train Club 5:30 p.m. Tap with Gerry Class Wednesday, September 14 Clubhouse I 9:00 a.m. Gentle Yoga Class 9:00 a.m. Bocce Ball Group 10:15 a.m. League of Women Voters 1:00 p.m. Low Vision Group 1:30 p.m. Patients Rights Group 2:00 p.m. LW Green Group 5:00 p.m. 50th Anniversary Cocktail Party 6:45 p.m. Chicago Bridge Clubhouse II 1:00 p.m. Chess Club 1:00 p.m. Ping Pong Club 1:30 p.m. Stroke Support Group 7:00 p.m. Lapidary Club Friday, September 9 Clubhouse I 10:30 a.m. Pickleball General Meeting 2:00 p.m. Book Club Network 6:00 p.m. AIM Group 3:00 p.m. Hispanos de LW 7:00 p.m. Friday Duplicate Bridge Clubhouse II 10:00 a.m. Chinese Club of LW 1:00 p.m. Ping Pong Club 1:00 p.m. Chess Club 1:00 p.m. Zumba Gold Class 1:00 p.m. Friday Bridge Club Thursday, September 15 Clubhouse I 11:00 a.m. Writers Workshop 12:30 a.m. Ladies Bridge 6:00 p.m. Gentle Yoga Class Clubhouse II 9:30 a.m. Beg/Adv Tai Chi Class 10:00 a.m. Stitchers Group 12:30 p.m. Men’s Bridge Group 2:00 p.m. Mind-Body Exercise Club 4:00 p.m. 50th Anniversary Washington Performing Arts Concert 5:30 p.m. Tap with Gerry Class 7:00 p.m. 50th Anniversary Washington Performing Arts Concert Saturday, September 10 Clubhouse I 9:00 a.m. Gentle Yoga Class 7:00 p.m. 50th Anniversary Crystal Cabaret Friday, September 16 Clubhouse I 10:00 a.m. Book Club Network 12:15 p.m. Kiwanis Club Dial 301-598-1313 for recorded Daily Events Meetings of the LWCC Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and Advisory Committees 50th Anniversary Sept. 7, 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse I Sept. 14, 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse I Leisure World News Sept. 15, 10:00 a.m., Clubhouse I Physical Properties Sept. 13, 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse II Community Planning Sept.12, 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse I Restaurant Sept. 19, 10:00 a.m., Clubhouse I Education and Recreation Sept. 6, 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse I Security & Transportation Sept. 8, 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse I Foundation Sept. 14, 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse II Technology Sept. 6, 10:00 a.m., Sullivan Room Golf & Greens Sept. 9, 9:00 a.m., Clubhouse I Tennis Sept. 7, 1:30 p.m., Sullivan Room Landscape Sept. 8, 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse II LWCC Board of Directors Sept. 27, 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse I LWCC Executive Committee Sept. 16, 9:00 a.m., Sullivan Room Meeting times and locations subject to change. Leisure World Mutual Meetings September 6 Mutual 18 Board 1:30 p.m., Sullivan Room Mutual 6B Board 2:00 p.m., Mutual September 13 Mutual 16 Board 9:30 a.m., Sullivan Room Mutual 19A Board 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse II Mutual 7 Board 1:00 p.m., Sullivan Room Mutual 25 Board 7:00 p.m., Sullivan Room September 7 Mutual 8 Board 9:30 a.m., Sullivan Room September 8 Mutual 27 Board 10:00 a.m., Community Room Mutual 12 Board 1:00 p.m., Sullivan Room September 14 Mutual 11 Board 4:00 p.m., Sullivan Room September 15 Mutual 15 Board 9:30 a.m., Sullivan Room Meeting times and locations subject to change. 4:00 p.m. Edmonson Society Meeting 7:00 p.m. 50th Anniversary Sock Hop 7:00 p.m. Friday Duplicate Bridge 9:30 p.m. 50th Anniversary Fireworks Clubhouse II 9:00 a.m. Lions Club Hearing/Vision Testing 10:00 a.m. Book Club Network 1:00 p.m. Zumba Gold Class 1:00 p.m. Ping Pong Club 1:00 p.m. Chess Club 1:00 p.m. Friday Bridge Club 12:00 p.m. LGBT Group 12:00 p.m. Lions Club Program: “Urban Blues” 2:30 p.m. Going It Alone Games Sunday, September 18 Clubhouse I Have a Happy Day Clubhouse II 2:30 p.m. Fireside Forum Program Saturday, September 17 Clubhouse I 9:00 a.m. 50th Anniversary Community Field Day & Open House 4:00 p.m. 50th Anniversary Olney Singers 7:00 p.m. 50th Anniversary Olney Singers Clubhouse II 9:00 a.m. Community Field Day & Open House 9:15 a.m. JRLW Religious Service Monday, September 19 Clubhouse I 8:30 a.m. Flu Clinic 9:15 a.m. Stretch & Tone Class 1:30 p.m. Book Club Network 2:00 p.m. LW Chorale 2:00 p.m. NARFE Group Meeting 6:00 p.m. LW Lions Club 7:00 p.m. Bingo Clubhouse II 9:00 a.m. Senior Sneakers Class 10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold Class 12:30 p.m. Men’s Bridge September 2, 2016 Leisure World News | 63 1:00 p.m. Chess Club 2:00 p.m. Chair Yoga Class 4:00 p.m. Ba Duan Exercise Class Tuesday, September 20 Clubhouse I 10:00 p.m. Book Club Network 10:00 a.m. The Gospel of John Class 5:00 p.m. Lawn Bowling 7:00 p.m. Duplicate Bridge 7:00 p.m. Republican Club Meeting Clubhouse II 9:30 a.m. Beg/Adv Tai Chi 10:00 a.m. Mac Club Meeting 11:00 a.m. Mild Exercise Class 11:00 a.m. Water Exercise Class 12:30 p.m. Scrabble Group 1:00 p.m. Non-impact Fusion Water Class 1:30 p.m. Comedy & Humor 3:00 p.m. Parkinson’s Support Group 6:15 p.m. Move to the Beat 7:00 p.m. Vegetarian Group Wednesday, September 21 Clubhouse I 9:00 a.m. Bocce Ball Group 9:00 a.m. Gentle Yoga Class 10:30 a.m. Library Guild Meeting 11:00 a.m. Short Story Group 6:45 p.m. Chicago Bridge Clubhouse II 11:00 a.m. Mild Exercise Class Why Would You Need a Massage? 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Alfred, Ph.D. Chief Executive Officer and Founder www.AlfredHouse.com Clubhouse II 9:00 a.m. Senior Sneakers Class 10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold Class 12:00 p.m. Pilates Mix 12:30 p.m. Men’s Bridge 1:00 p.m. Chess Group 2:00 p.m. Chair Yoga Class 4:00 p.m. Ba Duan Class Tuesday, September 27 Clubhouse I 8:30 a.m. Flu Clinic 10:00 a.m. The Gospel of John Class 11:00 a.m. Food For Life Class 2:00 p.m. Book Club Network 5:00 p.m. Lawn Bowling 7:00 p.m. Duplicate Bridge Clubhouse II 9:30 a.m. Beg/Adv Tai Chi Class 10:00 a.m. Mac Club Meeting 11:00 a.m. Mild Exercise Class 11:00 a.m. Water Exercise Class 12:30 p.m. Scrabble Group 1:00 p.m. Non-impact Fusion Water Class 1:30 p.m. Comedy & Humor 2:30 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Meeting 6:15 p.m. Move to the Beat Class 6:30 p.m. Camera Club Meeting Wednesday, September 28 Clubhouse I 9:00 a.m. Gentle Yoga Class 9:00 a.m. Bocce Ball Group 1:00 p.m. Eyre Travel Show 2:00 p.m. LW Green Group 6:45 p.m. Chicago Bridge Clubhouse II 11:00 a.m. Mild Exercise Class 1:00 p.m. Chess Club 1:00 p.m. Aqua Fit Class 1:00 p.m. Ping Pong Club Thursday, September 29 Clubhouse I 9:15 a.m. Stretch & Tone Class 11:00 a.m. Food For Life Class 12:30 p.m. Ladies Bridge 1:00 p.m. Ladies Golf Luncheon 6:00 p.m. Gentle Yoga Class Clubhouse II 9:00 a.m. Senior Sneakers Class 9:30 a.m. Beg/Adv Tai Chi Class 11:00 a.m. Water Exercise Class 12:00 p.m. Pilates Mix Class 1:00 p.m. Non-impact Fusion Water Class 12:30 p.m. Men’s Bridge 1:30 p.m. JRLW Movie “Dancing in Jaffa” 2:00 p.m. Mind-Body Exercise Group 7:00 p.m. Simply Sinatra Concert Friday, September 30 Clubhouse I 12:15 p.m. Kiwanis Club 3:00 p.m. Hispanos de LW 6:00 p.m. LW Golf Dinner 7:00 p.m. Friday Duplicate Bridge Clubhouse II 1:00 p.m. Ping Pong Club 1:00 p.m. Chess Club 1:00 p.m. Friday Bridge Club Saturday, October 31 Clubhouse I 9:00 a.m. Gentle Yoga Class 10:00 a.m. ANG Group Clubhouse II 9:15 a.m. JRLW Service 2:00 p.m. Movie “Jimmy’s Hall” 2:30 p.m. Going It Alone Video/Games The Bedford Court Road Show is Coming Again! If you couldn’t make it to the first presentation, you won’t want to miss this one! Thursday—September 22, 2016 2 p.m. Chesapeake Room, Clubhouse 1 Refreshments will be served Each month Leisure World residents decide to move right next door to Bedford Court. You may wonder why... well if so, this informative presentation is for you! Independent Living Assisted Living Nursing & Short-Term Rehabilitation Recreation & Activities Maintenance Free Living Housekeeping & Transportation Restaurant Style Dining Lowest Entrance Fee of any Continuing Care Retirement Community in Montgomery County Hear first hand from our residents why they moved from Leisure World and are happy they made the decision to call Bedford Court HOME! Seating is limited so RSVP is a must 301-438-6607 or 301-438-6617 September 2, 2016 Leisure World News | 65 Classifieds THE LEISURE WORLD of Maryland NEWS reserves the right to reject or discontinue any advertisement believed inimical to the best interest of Leisure World. We shall accept advertising on the same basis as other reputable publications: that is, we shall not knowingly permit a dishonest advertisement to appear in the Leisure World of Maryland News, but at the same time we will not undertake to guarantee the reliability of our advertisers. ESTATE SALES CASH FOR ESTATES – Jewelry to furniture, collections, accumulations. Buy out/clean up. (301-520-0755). ATTIC TO BASEMENT ESTATE Cleanouts LLC - I provide honest and confidential estate cleanouts with reasonable rates. I assist executors, family members and guardians with a personal touch. I will save you time and money providing fast and efficient service. I work with local auction and hauling companies. Please call or email me to set up an appointment Janet Ray (301-3843198), ([email protected]). 2005 HYUNDAI SONATA, 4-door, V-6. Like new. One owner. MD inspected. Only 79,000 miles. $7,000. Cars wanted. I will buy your car even if you don’t buy mine. Dealing with Leisure World for 38 years. Licensed and bonded. Cash or cashier’s check for your car, van or truck. I also detail cars. Please call Marty Salins at Auto Plaza (301325-1973). FOR SALE NORDICTRACK recumbent exercise bike. Great for small space. Excellent condition. Lots of bells and whistles. Will negotiate price. (301-598-2784) (cell 301-525-2478) LADIES RACOON COAT with blue fox trim. Size small, full length. $750. Call (301-598-0358). DINING ROOM SET. Table with 2 leaves, 8 chairs and china cabinet. All in good condition. Mahogany color. Best offer. (301-438-3818) or (301-980-7664). SAMSONITE ANDANTE 32” drop bottom, wheeled duffle bag; used once. $40. New Nikon Lite touch zoom 130ED camera. $15. The Pampered Chef microwave chip maker (set of 2). $15. Two German framed pictures. $10 each. (301-598-0459) STUNNING, GENUINE LEATHERCRAFT® sofa, dark blue, American handmade. Solid hardwood frame (not pine or chipboard); seat cushions contain foam-encased springs; 3 metal rolling caster in front, 2 solid wood legs (part of overall frame) in rear. Please call Janet at (301-538-7201). 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, Wolfsburg edition. 4-door, black/ charcoal leather, heated seats, sunroof, loaded. High speed manual transmission. Like new. MD inspected. $7,900. Cars wanted. I will buy your car even if you don’t buy mine. Dealing with Leisure World for 38 years. Licensed and bonded. Cash or cashier’s check for your car, van or truck. I also detail cars. Please call Marty Salins at Auto Plaza (301-325-1973). 1993 VOLVO STATION WAGON 940. Like new. Silver/black leather, automatic, all power. $2,500. Cars wanted. I will buy your car even if you don’t buy mine. Dealing with Leisure World for 38 years. Licensed and bonded. Cash or cashier’s check for your car, van or truck. I also detail cars. Please call Marty Salins at Auto Plaza (301-325-1973). REAL ESTATE FOR SALE A WISE CHOICE. Call me. Marilyn Rubinstein of Weichert Realtors. Your expert in this great community. Top 1% Nationwide. #1 Office Producer with over 40 years of experience and hundreds of sales right here. Call me for a free market analysis. Please call and we’ll talk. I make buying or selling an enjoyable and successful experience. Call Marilyn today – 301-674-1288. THINKING OF SELLING your home or that of a relative? Call Sue Heyman of Weichert Realtors, Leisure World Plaza, community resident for over 13 years, Top 1% Nationwide, Senior & Relo Specialist, “Forward@50 Sponsor.” 2016 has been a super year for real estate! Inventory is historically low. Days on the market for our community are less than one month. Prices are going up! Mid-year, I have already had 18 closings, with four additional properties under contract. As sellers, now is the time to take advantage of this fast-paced market. I know all the floor plans and how to price them. Tap into my We Cater to Cowards l Same-day Emergencies l Evening Hours Will File Forms for All PPO Insurance Carriers Look and feel your best! Eisenberg DAN DDS COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY 4 Cutting-edge Microscope-centered Dentistry 4 Dentures 4 Gum Treatment $50 off your first visit 4 Root Canals Not valid with third party plans, new patients only. 4 Sedation Dentistry 4 Bonding Located at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center 18111 Prince Philip Dr. Suite T-17 Olney, MD 20832 4 Extractions 4 Bleaching 4 Veneers T: 301-774-7887 66 | Leisure World News September 2, 2016 l www.OlneyDental.com experience, contractor connections, and marketing to get the best price. My top-quality color brochures, multiple websites, staging techniques, and virtual tours display your home and our community at its best. Call for your free competitive market analysis, 301-681-0550 (o), 301-580-5556 (c). WANT TO PURCHASE updated condo in newer hi-rise directly from owner - (no agent) 2-bd.rm. 2-bath on high floor, sunny, large sunporch, eat-in kitchen, garage space. Cash sale. Louise (240-428-1678). BY OWNER: LW’s largest 1BR/1BA, ground floor, glass enclosed patio, fully carpeted. Occupied 4 months/ year for last 8 years. Priced to sell quickly. (924-270-7554) FOR SALE BY OWNER ~ Desirable Mutual 15 Royal Aintree patio home on cul-de-sac. This beautiful, rarely-on-the-market, spacious and lovingly cared for home is waiting for you! 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open floor plan, single garage, sunroom with vaulted ceiling, wet bar, freshly updated kitchen, covered patio perfect for entertaining, beautiful garden, wonderful neighbors and much more! Imagine yourself as the next owner. You are buying a lifestyle, not just a home. $339,900. Call Patti: (202-253-4756). REAL ESTATE FOR RENT GARAGE SPACE FOR RENT: Indoor garage parking space available at Greens II, Building 3 (15115 Interlachen Dr.) in Leisure World. Call (610-213-4747). HEALTH CARE SERVICES The Leisure World News will allow only those advertisers who show proof of certification to advertise that they are “certified nursing assistants.” LOVING HOME CARE – “Care you can trust and afford.” Companionship, hygiene care, meal preparation, housekeeping, errands, appointments. Loving, reliable, well-vetted caregivers for FT/PT or Live-in. Flat rate for live-in care. Reasonable hourly rates. Call (301490-1146). ELDERLY CARE: Over 10 years experience. Great reference. Available for long days or nights. Can drive. Leisure World resident. (240-461-2188). “A” HOME HEALTH CARE for Senior Citizens – Care you can trust and is affordable. Reliable and qualified aide and nursing staff available. Companionship, personal care, meds, housekeeping, shopping, driving. Full/part-time or live-in. Flat rate for live-in care. Call (240533-6599). CNA/CMT – OVER 16 years of experience. Very dependable. Excellent references in LW. Have car. Light cooking, doctor’s appts., errands. Bonded, insured. Hospice patients are welcome. Call Ana (240-491-8978, 301-442-6094). SENIOR CARE SERVICES. Have 25 years of experience taking care of elderly and the sick. Have CNA license. Patient, careful and attentive. Reasonable price. Available anytime. Contact Susan, 301-275-1006, susan_y_kong@ yahoo.com. PRIMARY CAREGIVER. CNA, med tech, CPR, first aid. 20 years experience. Light housecleaning, helping with activities of daily living. Trustworthy, honest. Available Monday-Friday. Call Margaret (301442-9697). GNA/CNA. 10 years experience. Dependable care with love, respect and dignity to all. Services are: personal care, med reminders, laundry, light housekeeping, groceries and meals. Call Grace (301-256-2880). RELIABLE AND CARING nursing assistant with 15 years experience. Good references available for work and can drive. Please call Rebecca at (240-701-8169). CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT. 15 years experience with good references. Taking care of doctors’ appointments, shopping, laundry, light housekeeping, cooking, begging, dressing, etc. Ayesha (cell 240-581-0290). HOME HEALTH AID. Over 25 years experience. Looking for night, day or live-in position. Live in Leisure World. Call (301-466-7122). LICENSED CNA and CPR certified. Duties offered: morning shower, light housekeeping, driving to activities, daily living, meal preparation, and doctor office. Excellent references from Leisure World resident. Dependable, compassionate. Kidist (202-2996218) ([email protected]). ELDERLY CARE; CNA, CMT, CPR certified. 9+ years experience. Excellent reference in Leisure World. Reliable and dependable; own transportation. Available evenings and weekends. Call Godie (240-701-2976). CNA SEEKING elderly care work. Own car. Loving, caring, 25 years experience. Good reference. Would like to work the night shift. Some daytime hours as well. Call (301357-3500). in Montgomery county looking to share 32 years of experience. I drive and have my own car. Willing to live-in or live-out. Compassionate and hardworking. Please call Gifty (301-641-8398). CNA, CPR, FIRST AID. 5 years experience working in private duty and in an assisted living facility. I enjoy being a caregiver. Call Jeniffer (202-386-0110). Can also provide driver services through Uber. CNA WITH 15 YEARS experience working in this community. Am reliable, loving, understanding in giving care to you according to your needs. Can travel if you are a “snowbirder”. Good references. Leta (301-908-9817). PRIMARY CAREGIVER. Licensed CNA with Med Tech and CPR training. 20 years experience. Available 12 hrs/day. MoCo area. Helping clients with activities of daily living. Live-in an option. References available. Trustworthy, honest and caring. Brenda (240277-0496, call or text). GENERAL SERVICES ALTERATIONS - 29 years experience in Leisure World! Men’s & woman’s garments picked up and dropped off at your convenience. Very competitive prices. Call Mimi (301-990-6468). PROVIDING QUALITY AND AFFORDABLE CARE: Personal care, companionship, nursing care, housekeeping, shopping. Live-in and live-out, full/part-time. Licensed, insured and bonded. Call for free consultation (301-532-7789). NURSING ASSISTANT, caregiver/ companionship. I have cared for elderly ladies for 22 years. Am a hard worker, good person and I smile. I can do almost everything. You won’t be sorry. Thank you. My number is 301-646-8859. Christine. CERTIFIED CAREGIVER living HELP A RECENT SYRIAN REFUGEE FAMILY! Have your alterations or custom sewing done by Noor, wife, mother of four and exquisite seamstress. Reasonable rates. I can pick up from and deliver to you. Paulette Lee (LW resident) (301-288-7033). KITCHEN AND BATHROOM Remodeling – Cabinet and countertop replacement, and bathtub to accessible shower conversions. Please call Joe at JML Remodeling. (301-598-8400). Serving Leisure World since 1988. MHIC# 36674. Thank you. Share the Road Drivers: Remember to watch for pedestrians and bicyclists, and yield to them at crosswalks and interections so we can all stay safe on the road. FULL-TIME LIVE-IN: Experienced caregiver would like to take care of your loved one. Will cook, clean, etc. Reference available. Please call Ester (240-522-1072). [9.2-9.16] CNA/CMT/CPR and first aid. Very dependable. 10 years experience as a CNA helping elderly with all activities of daily living. Presently working as a private duty CNA. (703-472-6936) September 2, 2016 Leisure World News | 67 HOUSE CLEANING – PROUDLY serving the Leisure World community. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly selections available. Call CC at (301-253-0544). HOUSECLEANING – Sara (240477-2104) will thoroughly clean your home for a fair price; all supplies included. I am one of Sara’s satisfied customers. Call me, Jackie (301-598-3711), for references. ALICIA’S CLEANING SERVICES – Good references. Good rate. Once a week or every two weeks. (240-2863807) PROFESSIONAL CLEANING SERVICES. Reliable and affordable. Excellent LW references. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly. Please contact Viviana for free estimates, (301-7687331). CARE DRY CARPET CLEANING. Experience the difference. Host dry extraction system. Green, clean & dry in 30 minutes. Water damages wood flooring under your carpet. Choose dry cleaning. Call Mike Gonsalves, owner/operator (301309-9398) COMPUTER SERVICES – Problems with your PC or Network? Computer Systems Engineer will come to you with help. Home, Business. Call David G. (301-642-4526) A+ COMPUTER SERVICES. Free in-house diagnostic of your computer, printer, or basic set-ups. A+ certified, virus removal, back up, and retrieve important data, photos, and music. Also will teach lessons on Microsoft Office and basic computer skills at your home. Alex Nowrouzi, (301-312-2277). I reside in Leisure World. COMPUTER LESSONS / SERVICES - Need help with your computer? Training, new computer setup, troubleshooting, installation. Lessons at your residence at your convenience. Teach basic computer, email, surfing the web, digital photos, tablets, smartphones, smart TVs, and more. Patient trainer will sit by your side and teach you in plain English - no technical talk! Shopping assistance for all electronic & computer items. Senior specialist since 1996. Senior discount. Call David at (301-7622570). ComputerTutor NEED HELP with your computer? I can assist you with computer setup, troubleshooting, installation. I can also provide you with computer classes at your home. Contact Chris (240-688-5657). [8.19-9.2] LOCKSMITH. ANTI-THEFT LOCK & ALARM. Knobs, deadbolts repaired, rekeyed, replaced, installed. Keys made for vintage furniture. 10% discount LW residents. MD Locksmith Lic. #219. (301-871-1859) Emergency auto lockout, (240-671-9433) – 24/7. DAHLSTROM SENIOR SUPPORT SERVICES. Assistance with Senior Care and the Care of Senior’s Pets. Safe/Reliable door-to-door transportation as needed. General assistance to help maintain independence. Assistance with Pet Care. Dog walking and sitting during short hospital stays, vacations, or as needed. Transportation for grooming/ vet appointments. I am a 54 yr. old semi-retired Doctor, Leisure World Resident and dog, cat, bird lover. Bonded, insured, reasonable rates and outstanding Leisure World references. Call Carl (410-4999362). SMALLS & SMALLS MOVERS, LLC – We conduct every move with care – all your items are treated with utmost respect – small or large – prices to match the items. Insured notary. (240-286-5854), ([email protected]). BILL’S LIGHT HAULING. Garage, basement, attic clean outs. Junk to the dump. Yard debris, storm management, etc. Bill Beighley (240-876-1206). “No Job Too Small.” ATTENTION REALTORS & HOMEOWNERS! – Carpet stretching, laminate and wooden flooring. Interior painting. Ask about window washing. 15+ years working in LW. Good references. Call now! Jesse Morales (301-747-5054). CALL & RIDE. Store, doctors, casino, airport. Larry (240-7438287) or ([email protected]). BODY WORK. Cheap. Great work. Free estimates. I will come to you or get your Best Estimate and I will try to beat it by 25%. Small dents, scratches – no problem. Bumpers from $199. Will pick up and deliver. Ask about financing. I also buy wrecked cars, vans and trucks. Don’t fix it! Sell it! Call Marty (240-676-4301). PROFESSIONAL PAINTING and small repairs at home. Guaranteed job. Excellent LW references. For free estimates, please call (301-768-7331). ONLY SMALL JOBS DONE! Picture hanging, moving/rearranging furniture, boxes; bathroom caulking, adjusting bathroom fixtures, changing light bulbs, resetting closet doors, minor wall patching. Need something else? Please ask Jesse (301-747-5054). PERSONAL SERVICES PRESERVE YOUR FAMILY MEMORIES! Don’t let your precious photos be forgotten or fade over time. I’ll transfer your photos, slides, and mementos to a CD so THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK BY FRANCES GOODRICH AND ALBERT HACKETT ADAPTED BY WENDY KESSELMAN DIRECTED BY DEREK GOLDMAN $10 OFF Adult Tickets to THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK To purchase online, select ADULT ticket type and enter the code LW10, or call the Box Office at 301.924.3400 and mention promo code LW10. Valid for all performances of THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK. Subject to availability. Not to be combined with other offers. Not valid on previously purchased tickets. All sales final. Recommended for ages 11 and up. SEPTEMBER 14 - OCTOBER 23 For tickets and more information: 301.924.3400 • olneytheatre.org 68 | Leisure World News September 2, 2016 O LN EY T H EAT R E C EN T ER they can be easily shared with friends and family. Once they’re scanned, I can label the photos to identify the people in them, or bring your photos to life in a memorable DVD slideshow. Call Kim at Virtual Computer Services (301-438-3140). CERTIFIED HAIRSTYLIST AND BEAUTICIAN will come to your home and help you find the perfect look for you. I have over 20 years of experience at hair salons in New York, Virginia, and Maryland. I reside in Leisure World. Call Mana at (301-655-8348). DOG WALKING, CAT SITTING, birds. Daily drop-ins or vacations, overnights by mature animal lover with 10 years experience. medication or insulin as needed. Call Eileen (301-442-3989). K-9 CARE! Rachel Kravitz (daughter of Cantor Michael Kravitz) will walk your dog. Recent college grad. Call (301-456-6235) or e-mail (crk725@ aol.com). LESSTASK – Master your smart phone, tablet and computer with our personalized lessons! The most affordable resource for solutions. Excellent references available. Call for a free consultation. Sergio (301250-5009) LESSTASKLW.com HELP WANTED OFFICE HELP: NACoA (National Association for Children of Alcoholics) is seeking volunteers to come in one morning or afternoon a week, to do various clerical jobs such as: filing, database entry (will train), help with mailings, information requests, work on special projects. The office is located at 10920 Connecticut Ave, Kensington. The office is at the corner of Connecticut Ave and Lawrence Ave, with a Metro stop at the intersection. Help us help the children. Please contact: (301468-0985) or ([email protected]). VOLUNTEER WITH REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE! Representative Payee helps lowincome persons with disabilities manage their finances. Each volunteer is matched with a client who needs help with budgeting, paying routine bills and keeping track of financial matters. Interested volunteers should contact the Volunteer Coordinator (301-4240656, ext. 541) or (volunteer@ mhamc.org). Montgomery County Historical Society. Work two weekday afternoons or one weekend afternoon per month from noon to 4 p.m. Receive on-the-job training on local history and museum interpretation. Also receive special admission to programs and a 20% discount in the Museum Shop. Contact Amada Elliott, Education & Outreach Coordinator, (301-340-6534) or (aelliott@ montgomeryhistory.org). VOLUNTEER AS A HOTLINE CALL COUNSELOR with the Montgomery County Hotline! The Montgomery County Hotline is a 24-hour, 7 day a week confidential service. Counselors provide supportive and confidential listening; crisis prevention and intervention; and give information, referrals and resources. Training Course starts March 11. Contact (volunteer@ mhamc.org) or (301-424-0656, ext. 541) if interested. MEALS ON WHEELS is looking for caring and dedicated volunteers to deliver meals to homebound and disabled individuals in the Leisure World area. Service area includes: Leisure World, Olney, Wheaton, Sandy Spring. Please contact Emily Trotter at (443-573-0925) or email ([email protected]). MUSEUM GUIDES – at the MEALS ON WHEELS (MOW), which runs out of the Inter-Faith Chapel site, needs more volunteers to deliver meals. If you have or know someone who has one and a Leisure World Club Trips Next deadline for trip submissions is Friday, Sept. 2 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 send a typewritten 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 information to [email protected]. Please Note: Member/Non-Member pricing is at the discretion of individual clubs. For more information, call Joe Parker at (301-598-3457) or Sylvia Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Pachenker at (301-598-5325). Wednesday, Sept. 21-Thursday, Sept. 22 Come back to Dover Downs on this popular trip with NA’AMAT “Sister Act” at Toby’s Theater for an overnight stay. The price is $115 per person, double occuSunday, Nov. 6 pancy, $165 single occupancy, and includes round-trip transportaJoin the Going It Alone Club to see “Sister Act” at Toby’s tion, beautiful hotel accommodations, an indoor swimming pool, Theater in Columbia, Md., and enjoy the terrific brunch (included). breakfast buffet, plus $50 play money. This play about singing nuns is based on the 1992 movie that We leave Clubhouse II at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday and return featured Whoopie Goldberg. approximately 4:30 p.m. Thursday. Bus departs from Clubhouse II at 9:30 a.m. and returns at approxSend your check(s), payable to NA’AMAT, to Trudy Stone (15101 Interlachen Dr., #801, Silver Spring, MD 20906). Be sure to indicate imately 5 p.m. Cost is $69 for member, $76 for non-members, and includes tax, transportation, brunch and show, and driver gratuity. with whom you will be rooming with. If you have any special needs, Sign up begins at 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 13 at Saturday Afternoon Live please indicate those needs when you send your check. (SAL) in Clubhouse II. No refunds will be made after Oct. 1 unless a Questions? Call Trudy at (301-438-0016). replacement is made. For more information, call Joe Parker at (301-598-3457) or Sylvia Crab Feast and Amish Market Pachenker at (301-598-5325). Thursday, Sept. 22 Join the Going It Alone Club on a trip to Harris’ Crab House Gaming and Sightseeing in Atlantic City on Kent Island for an all-you-can-eat Crab Feast. Feast includes Monday, Nov. 14-Wednesday, Nov. 16 steamed crabs, shrimp, barbeque chicken, crab soup, dessert, soda, Join the Jewish Residents of Leisure World for a 2-night, coffee, tea or draft beer. This will be followed by a shopping spree at 3-day trip to Atlantic City, New Jersey. For only $180 per person the Amish Market. (double occupancy), you will get bus transportation, 2 nights lodging The bus leaves from Clubhouse II at 10:30 a.m. and returns at in a casino hotel, 2 hot breakfasts, 1 dinner, a $20 casino bonus, and approximately 4 p.m. all you care to do on your own in this tourist location with shows and The cost is $72 per person for members, $79 for non-members, a famous boardwalk. and includes tax, dining and driver gratuity. Contact Sue Sandler at (240-242-3742) for more information and Sign up at Saturday Afternoon Live (SAL). No refunds after Sept. 3 a reservation. unless a replacement is made. Attention Travelers! All Leisure World travelers please note that no group on travel can park more than 12 vehicles overnight/long-term in the Clubhouse II parking lot. Also, parking overnight/long-term is at the owner’s own risk. September 2, 2016 Leisure World News | 69 half to two hours every other week or one time a month and might be interested in serving in this capacity, please contact (410-730-9476). THE SENIOR CONNECTION needs volunteers who live in the 20906 zip code area to drive seniors to medical appointments and help with grocery shopping. Schedules are flexible and just 2-3 hours a month can make a difference! Training and liability coverage are provided. Call (301942-1049) or contact (volunteer@ seniorconnectionmc.org) to learn more. KOSHER MEALS ON WHEELS, sponsored by JSSA, needs volunteers to deliver nutritious meals to homebound seniors. Volunteers will pick meals up at the Hebrew Home in Rockville and deliver them to seniors in Montgomery County. Schedule is flexible. Call Diane Hays-Earp at JSSA, (301-816-2639). HELP A CHILD! In just 1-2 hours a week you can make a difference in a child’s life. Volunteers provide friendship and encouragement, help with reading, offer homework assistance, and engage in crafts and cultural activities at schools near Leisure World. For more information, contact Interages at (301-949-3551) or (interages@ AccessJCA.org). NOTICES KEEPING SENIORS SAFE- KSS. Morton A. Davis, coordinator and resident of Leisure World is available to discuss theft prevention, driving and shopping habits, frauds, home safety inspection and property crimes to any organization. The program is part of the Montgomery County Police Department Volunteer Resource Section. Morton can be reached at (301-318-0681) or ([email protected]). UPCOMING EVENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN, ENJOY AND GIVE! You are invited to spend an enjoyable afternoon learning about a fast growing university in Malawi, Africa, meeting interesting people and eating delicious African food. This special gathering is sponsored by the University of Livingstonia Foundation and will be held at St. Matthew Presbyterian Church, 4001 Bel Pre Road (not far from Leisure World) on Sunday, Sept. 25, at 3 p.m. All are welcome to this free event, but a donation of any amount to the Foundation for scholarships, construction of buildings and classroom equipment would be appreciated. If you have any questions or would like a ride to the church, call Ruth Burgos-Sasscer (301-598-2288). SOUL IN MOTION – African Music and Dance, presented by the Aspen Hill Library in celebration of African Heritage Month on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2-3 p.m. It is a treat for the whole family. The library is located at 4407 Aspen Hill Rd., Rockville, MD 20853. Call Dave (240-464-0958) or email ([email protected]) MONTGOMERY BLAIR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1956 REUNION. The reunion committee is trying to locate classmates from the 1956 graduating class of Montgomery Blair High School who would be interested in attending the 60th class reunion to be held at Leisure World on Oct. 1, 2016. For information, please contact Donna Linkins Leonard at (301-598-4181). CASH FOR RUGS: oriental rugs, new or old, any condition. Also interested in machine made rugs: Karastan, shag, etc. (301-520-0755) WANTED FAST CASH FOR USED CARS - Big dollars paid for your used car! Over 43 years experience serving Leisure World. Leave message 24 hours. I will come to you. Cash or cashiers check at your request. I can also help with your new car purchase, any make or model! Md. Dealer #U2927. Call Marty Salins (301-325-1973). WILL BUY MILITARY, WW2, WW1, Civil War, memorabilia items. Uniforms, Weapons, Helmets, Photos, Medals, or any other items associated with US, German, Japanese or other military history. WANTED: FIREARM COLLECTIONS, one piece or one hundred, licensed local dealer will come to you. Contact Richard Thornley at (301-253-0425). BUYING JEWELRY, antiques. Cash paid for gold, silver, jewelry, coins, watches, firearms, misc. collections. Silver Spring resident. Please call Tom (240-476-3441). HOUSING UNLIMITED, INC is a non-profit organization that provides housing for people in mental health recovery. We accept furniture and housewares that are in good condition to furnish our homes. We do pick up. The Housing Unlimited office is (301-592-9314). Thank you. ESTATES PURCHASED; whole apartment contents, whole house contents, storage lockers. Buy out/ clean up. Gary – (301-520-0755). SELL US YOUR CAR. We’ll pay top $$. Learn more. Call me, “Tony,” Rockville Central Auto Body (301424-3500). Physical Properties Warehouse The store that’s right at your door! Purchase commonly used items without leaving Leisure World! Light Bulbs • Grab Bars • Air Filters • Faucets Batteries • Smoke Alarms • Get House Keys Made Open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-12:00 noon & 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. 3301 N. Leisure World Blvd. 301-598-1503 70 | Leisure World News September 2, 2016 Karen Rollings Kathy Workman SOLD! On and Off the market in 1 day! 3330 N Leisure World BLVD #404 SOLD! This one didn’t even have a chance for viewings! We had buyers that had been looking, and this was the PERFECT spot for them! Call us today to see if we have a buyer for your home 3410 N High St Olney, MD 20832 301-260-7700 Sherry Felice SOLD! SOLD! Contract to Closing in 17 days! 3188 Adderley Court #240-H 15107 Interlachen Drive #506 SOLD! Under contract in under two weeks! The best part? This one went to settlement in under 30 days! Ask us how to get your home SOLD and CLOSED in a timely manor! We pride ourselves on being experts on all areas in which we sell. Our knowledge and love of Leisure World helps us sell your home for the right price at the right time for you! Address Subdivision Type Beds Baths Asked Got Subsidy 3310 LEISURE WORLD BLVD #6-305 3310 LEISURE WORLD BLVD #505-6 3310 LEISURE WORLD BLVD #625 3310 LEISURE WORLD BLVD #106-6 3330 LEISURE WORLD BLVD #5-404 15300 WALLBROOK CT #47-2A 3381 S LEISURE WORLD BLVD #93-2A 3402 CHISWICK CT #48-2C 3426 GLENEAGLES DR #77-D 3622 GLENEAGLES DR #9-1C 3321 S. LEISURE WORLD BLVD #98-1D 15137 VANTAGE HILL RD #7-A 15537 PRINCE FREDERICK WAY #108-A 15100 INTERLACHEN DR #4-515 15101 INTERLACHEN DR #1-615 FAIRWAYS NORTH FAIRWAYS NORTH FAIRWAYS NORTH FAIRWAYS NORTH FAIRWAYS SOUTH LEISURE WORLD MONTGOMERY MUTUAL MONTGOMERY MUTUAL MONTGOMERY MUTUAL MONTGOMERY MUTUAL MONTGOMERY MUTUAL ROSSMOOR MUTUAL #14 ROSSMOOR MUTUAL #16 THE GREENS THE GREENS Hi-Rise 9+ Floors Hi-Rise 9+ Floors Hi-Rise 9+ Floors Hi-Rise 9+ Floors Hi-Rise 9+ Floors Garden 1-4 Floors Garden 1-4 Floors Garden 1-4 Floors Townhouse Garden 1-4 Floors Garden 1-4 Floors Patio Home Patio Home Hi-Rise 9+ Floors Hi-Rise 9+ Floors 2 2 2 2 3 3 1 1 2 1 1 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 $205,000 $195,000 $149,000 $239,000 $340,000 $179,000 $78,900 $79,900 $139,999 $99,900 $48,000 $410,000 $410,000 $159,900 $170,000 $205,000 $190,000 $145,000 $234,000 $340,000 $177,000 $79,000 $80,000 $136,500 $99,900 $48,000 $410,000 $410,000 $159,900 $157,500 $0 $2,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $6,946 $5,200 If you’re selling a home at Leisure World, you have your choice of Realtors. Any of them can stick a FOR SALE sign in the front lawn. Any of them can hold an open house. But very few of them possess the key quality that gets a home sold and gets it sold quickly: The ability to listen. It’s your house, so it should be your decision—whether to accept a particular offer, whether to fix a leaky gutter before settlement, whether to sign a contingency deal. Which Realtor at Leisure World understands this best? Karen Rollings. Karen has been a leading producer at Leisure World—and across Montgomery County MD—for more than 30 years. She didn’t achieve that status by trying to jam her judgment down the throats of her clients. She is a great listener. And she will always bend to the wishes of a seller. Karen’s entire team is the same. They know that when a client sells a house at Leisure World, the transaction is about people, not just about windows and doors. The Karen Rollings Team makes it a point to learn about its clients. The team bends. It cares. And it goes the extra mile. Karen Rollings has been known to wield a dust pan and a broom right before an open house. She has been known to call a loan officer and negotiate better terms for a sale even after the loan officer has made his “final offer.” Karen never expects the process to be easy. She is ready to do whatever she needs to do to produce smiles—and a great sales price. If you think all Realtors are the same, please call Karen Rollings today. And please prepare to be surprised. She isn’t cut from the same cloth as the others. She is diligent, fair, careful and alert. She knows Leisure World inside out and sideways. She’s the one you want. Serving Montgomery County for 30 years! We are the company for all your flooring needs. Carpeting, Hardwood, Laminate, Ceramic, Marble, Commercial, Residential. We do it all! 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Visit our branch in Leisure World Plaza: 3801 International Dr., Suite 100 301.774.6400 ext. 6393 • sandyspringbank.com *To receive the $100 Bonus, bring in this ad or mention it when you open any checking account (excluding student banking) by 9/30/2016, and establish and maintain direct deposit during the 4th statement cycle. Minimum direct deposit to quality is $500 during the monthly statement cycle form a paycheck, pension, social security or other regular monthly income electronically deposited. Transfers from one account to another or deposits made at the branch or ATM do not quality as direct deposits. Limited-time offer available only to individuals who currently do not have a personal checking account with Sandy Spring Bank or have not had one within the last 90 days. Offer subject to change and cancellation without notice, cannot be combined with any other offer and is not transferable. Only one Bonus per individual. 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