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Holiday Park Multiservice Senior Center
3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton, MD 20906
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240-777-4999
FAX: 301-929-5573
MCRD DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION:
Community Programs
& HOLIDAY PARK SENIORS INC
To be 55+
CENTER HOURS
M-F 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
YEAR 31, Volume 10
In
Montgomery County
AUGUST 2012
Center Closed: July 28 thru August 5 & Sept. 3, 2012
HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
FOOD SAFETY - Aug. 6
TAKE A DEEP BREATHE TO BETTER HEALTH - Aug. 9
ENHANCING YOUR MEMORY - Aug. 14
WAYS TO HELP A GRIEVING FRIEND - Aug. 20
311: GETTING AN ANSWER - Aug. 29
(see 1:15 PROGRAMS)
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER
SIGN-UPS
CARDIO RHYTHM EXERCISES
PILATES
BONE BUILDING EXERCISES
INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCING
LECTURES & LEARNING
AMERICANS IN PARIS, ARTISTS ABROAD - Aug. 7
AMERICA’S CONCENTRATION CENTERS - Aug. 15
SPANISH CLASSES
AARP SEPTEMBER 12 SAFE DRIVING CLASS
YOGA CLASSES
THE ARTIST - Aug. 16
ZUMBA CLASSES
WE LOVE PARIS - Aug 23
BALLROOM DANCING
WOMEN IN SPORTS - Aug. 28
(see 1:15 PM PROGRAMS)
FITNESS ROOM STRENGTH—SECTION II
FRENCH FOR BEGINNERS
LINE DANCING
MUSICAL INTERLUDES
BOYS NIGHT OUT - Aug. 13
DALE JARRETT - Aug. 21
SINGER/STORYTELLER DAVE ANDERSON - Aug. 27
(see 1:15 PM PROGRAMS)
TP BINGO
Wed. Aug. 8
(see 1:15 PM PROGRAMS)
The contents of this newsletter can be found on-line at our easy-access web site: www.holidaypark.us
Holiday Park happenings can also be found at Facebook: Holiday Park Senior Center
Newsletter Sponsored by HPSI (Holiday Park Seniors, Inc.)
Information-containing advertisements do not constitute any involvement, support, or endorsement
by Montgomery County Government, the Department of Recreation, or the individual facility or program.
HPSC CLASS REGISTRATION/DATES/FEES
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2012
HOLIDAY PARK SENIORS, INC. (HPSI) SPONSORED CLASSES
REGISTRATION, PAYMENT & REFUND POLICY .
Indicates where current students are given priority registration with the instructor.
Registration begins Monday, August 6 unless otherwise noted. All refund requests must be in writing. Class
refunds requested at least three working days before the first class will be refunded at 100%. Classes joined late
are not prorated. HPSI-sponsored classes have two fees: one for HPSI members & one for non-members. You
must show your HPSI card to qualify for the lower class fee.
FITNESS & DANCE CLASSES
AS EASY AS ABC … Exercise Class Taught by Matthew Rundell. Classes are in session now. Fee for 10 sessions: $40.00 with HPSI card; $48.00 w/o card. BEGINNERS: Wed., 10:00-11:00-ADVANCED: Wed., 9:00-10:00.
BONE BUILDING WORK OUT Joanne Zoladz, instructor. Fee for 12 sessions. Registration for new students
is August 20. Sect. I - Begins Sept. 12, Wed. 11:30-12:30. Sect. II Begins Sept.14, Fri. 10:00-11:00.
CARDIO RHYTHM: LOW IMPACT EXERCISE Taught by Joanne Zoladz. Fee for 12 sessions. Registration
for new students is August 20. Sect. I Begins Sept. 12, Wed. 10:15 - 11:15. Sect. II Begins Sept.14, Fri. 11:15
-12:15.
FITNESS EQUIPMENT ORIENTATION Taught by Keith Federman. Friday, Oct. 5, 10:30-11:30. Fee for
one 1-hour session: $4:00.
FITNESS ROOM STRENGTH TRAINING CLASS Taught by Keith Federman. Section I - Fri. 11:4512:45 class in session now. Section II - Begins Mon., August 6, 1:45-2:45. Fee for 10 sessions: $45.00 w/
HPSI card, $54.00 w/o card.
LINE DANCE with LYNNE OSBORNE Students interested in the Beginner class can register at the
Reception Desk. Fee for 10 weeks, 1-hour sessions; $30.00 w/HPSI Card, $36.00 w/o card.
 BEGINNER - Begins Wed., Sept. 12, 2:00-3:00 p.m. No Class Wed. Sept. 26 & Nov. 21.
 ADVANCED BEGINNER - Begins Tues., Sept. 11, 1:00 - 2:00. No Class Tues. Nov. 6 & Nov. 20.
 ADVANCED BEGINNER PLUS:
Sect. I - Begins Mon., Sept. 10, 1:30-2:30.
Sect. II - Begins Wed., Sept. 12, 1:00-2:00. No Class Wed., Sept. 26 & Nov. 20.
 INTERMEDIATE:
Sect. I - Begins Mon., Sept. 10, 2:30 - 3:30.
Sect. II - Begins Tues., Sept. 11, 2:00-3:00. No Class Tues. Nov. 6 & Nov. 20.
 INTERMEDIATE PLUS: Tues., Sept. 11, 2:00 - 3:30. No Class Tues. Nov. 6 & Nov. 20. This is a 90-minute
sessions. FEE for this class for 10 weeks is $40.00 w/HPSI card, $48.00 w/o card
INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCING Taught by Sharon Katz. Begins Aug. 31, Fri., 11 am - 12 noon. No
class on Sept. 28 & Oct. 5. FEE for 8 sessions $24.00 w/HPSI card and $28.00 w/o. Drop in FEE $5.00 per class.
BALLROOM DANCING with RON AND AMY WAGAMAN - Classes begin Sept. 12. Fee for 10 sessions
is $30.00 w/HPSI card and $36.00 w/o card.
 A. BALLROOM FUNDAMENTALS: 2:30 pm - 3:20 pm, Rumba, East Coast Swing, Mambo
 B. SMOOTH DANCES: 3:25 pm- 4:15 pm, Fox Trot, Night Club 2 step and Tango
 C. RHYTHM DANCES: 4:20 pm - 5:10 pm, West Coast Swing, Salsa, Merengue
STABILITY EXERCISE w/BALL Taught by Matthew Rundell. Classes in session now. Thurs., 9:00 am 10:00 am. Fee for 10 sessions: $40.00 with HPSI card; $49 w/o card.
PILATES Taught by Anne Shums. Begins Sept. 11. Tuesdays, 11:15 to 12:15. FEE for 10 sessions $30.00
w/HPSI card, $36.00. w/o card.
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HPSC CLASS REGISTRATION INFO (cont. from page 2)
SANDI’S YOGA - Taught by Sandi Rothwell. Class in session now. Wednesday, Sect. I: 12:45 - 1:45 pm
Sect. II: 2:00 - 3:00 pm.
YOGA WITH ANNE SHUMS -FEE for 10 sessions: $30.00 w/HPSI card, $36.00 w/o card. Registration for
new students begins Aug. 13. Limited space.
 GENTLE YOGA - Begins Sept. 17. , Monday, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
 CHAIR YOGA - Begins Sept. 17., Monday, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
 YOGA for BALANCE - Begins Sept. 4., Tuesday, 10:00 am - 10:50 am
YOUR BODY IS MEANT TO MOVE -Taught by Keith Federman. Fee $35.00 w/HPSI card; $42.00 w/o
card for 10 sessions. Classes are in session now except for Intermediate YBMTM.
 BASIC - Wed., 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
 INTERMEDIATE - Begins Mon., August 6, 11:45-12:45 pm
 ADVANCED - Fri., 10:30 - 11:30 am
ZUMBA CLASSES WITH CAROLINE FERRANTE
Fee for 10 sessions: $35.00 w/HPSI card, $42.00 w/o card. Appropriate attire required.
New students register for in Sections IV and V, August 20.
 ZUMBA GOLD
Sect. I - Begins Oct. 8 - Mon., 10:00 - 11:00.
Sect. II (NEW) - Begins Sept. 5 - Wed., 9:00 - 10:00.
Sect. III (NEW) -Begins Sept. 5 - Wed., 10:00 - 11:00
Sect. IV - Begins Aug. 30 - Thurs., 9:00 - 10:00.
Sect. V - Begins Aug. 30 - Thurs., 10:00 - 11:00.
Sect. VI - Begins Oct. 5, - Fri., 9:00 - 9:55.
 ZUMBA TONING - Begins Oct. 5. - Fri., 10-11:00.
 ZUMBA WAKE-UP - Begins Oct. 8. Mon., 9:00 - 9:55.
DROP-IN: FEE CLASSES: Note: Please see instructor for exception dates
EASY FIT DANCING - Fee: $2.00 per class (or 3 for $5.00). Purchase coupons at the Reception Desk. Taught
by Marcia Young. You can attend any session. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00-11:45.
DROP-IN/FREE CLASSES: Note: Please see instructor for exception dates.
TAI CHI CHUAN- Meets Tues, 9-10 (Fred Nee), Weds, 10-11:00 (Lenny Gross),
& Thurs, 9:30-10:30 (Sherman Wong).
TAI CHI CHAIR - Taught by Lenny Gross. Wednesday, 11:15 - 11:45 a.m.
TAI CHI SWORD - Taught by Howard Lee. Thurs., 9:00-9:30.
TAI CHI BASICS - Taught by Lenny Gross. Fridays, 1:00 - 2:00.
ARTS, LANGUAGE & SPECIAL INTEREST
ART APPRECIATION - Taught by Stephen Hanks. See the September newsletter.
INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING - Taught by Laura Steele Thursday, 1:15-3:15. Class is in session now.
CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING - Taught by Helene McCarthy. FEE for 10 sessions: $100.00 w/HPSI card,
$120.00 w/o card. Classes begin August 7 to October 9, Tuesdays, 10 - 12:00.
BRIDGE CLASSES - Taught by Sunny Levin. Fee for 10 sessions: $50.00 w/HPSI card; $60.00 w/o card.
(Basic Bridge I will be offered again in the Fall.)
BASIC BRIDGE II - Thursdays, 9:30-11:30. Class begins 9/13/12. No class 9/27/12.
INTERMEDIATE II - Mondays, 1:00-3:00. Class begins 9/24.
SUPERVISED BRIDGE - Mondays, 9:30-11:30. Class begins 9/24.
PLAY OF THE HAND - Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30. Class begins 9/12. No class 9/26.
BASIC ENGLISH– Drop-in FREE. Thursdays 10:30-11:30.
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HPSC CLASS REGISTRATION INFO (cont. from page 3)
SPANISH- Taught by Linda Katz. 8 sessions, began Thursday, July 19.
No Class 8/1/12. Fee: for 8 sessions: $ 24.00 w/ HPSI card, $30.00 w/out card.
ADV. BEGINNER - 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
INTERMEDIATE - 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
INTERMEDIATE PLUS -11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
SPANISH EXPERIENCE ADVANCES - Instructor Flo Orback. Begins Sept. 6, Thurs., 1-2:30. Fee for 10
sessions: $10.00 with HPSI card, $12.00 w/o card.
FRENCH FOR BEGINNERS - Taught by Gilles Gouin. Begins Sept., 18, Tues., 11:00 - 12:00.
Fee for 7 sessions: $18.00 w/HPSI card, $21.00 w/o card.
COMPUTER EDUCATION
COMPUTER DROP-IN WORKSHOP - Conducted by Jedediah Carmichael (JC).
August workshop dates are: Wednesdays: August 8, 15, & 29 from 1:30 - 3:30 pm.
Coupons are purchased at the Reception Desk for $2.00.
COMPUTER INTERMEDIATE - Taught by Jackie Morse. Begins Tuesday, Sept. 4 and meets Tuesdays and
Thursdays from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon. Fee for 8 sessions: $24.00 w/HPSI card; $28.00 w/o card.
COMMUNITY
SPONSORED CLASSES at HPSC
SENIOR DRIVING REVIEW: 55 ALIVE - Sponsored by AARP. (Instructor Barbara Newland). Fee: $12.00
for AARP members, $14.00 for non members-Checks payable to: AARP. Limited to 25 students. Wednesday,
Sept. 12, 9:00-1:00 p.m.
CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION CLASS - Sponsored by the MD Office for New Americans and Balt. C. C.
Taught by Van Nguyen. Began July 16 until Sept. 27. Mondays, 9:00-3:00pm; Tuesday, 2:00-5:00pm;
Thursdays, 2:00-5:00pm. Call 1-410-580-2756 or 2759 for more information.
SUBURBAN HOSPITAL SPONSORED CLASS - Call Suburban On Call at 301-896-3939 to register.
BALANCING ACT - Taught by hospital physical therapists. 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Begins August 6.
SENIOR SHAPE Classes at Holiday Park - Taught by Trainer Matt Rundell. Three month classes.
Stability with Ball - Mondays, from 9:00 -10:00 a.m. Began 7/2 and ends 9/24.
Weight Training - Fridays, from 11-12:00. Began 7/6 and ends 9/28.
Advanced Weight Training - Fridays, from 10-11:00. Began 7/6 and ends 9/28.
MONTGOMERY COLLEGE SPONSORED CLASSES - Sponsored by Lifelong Learning Institute
See the MC catalog for more class offerings, registration info & fees or Call 240-567-1828.
WATERCOLOR TECHNIQUES I - w/ Stephen Hanks. 10 sessions-Begins Tuesday, Sept. 11 until Oct. 30,
2:00-4:00 p.m.
ADVANCED WATERCOLOR - w/Stephen Hanks. 10 sessions. Begins-Tuesday, Sept. 11 until Nov. 13,
12:00 -2:00 pm.
BASIC DRAWING - w/Stephen Hanks. 10 sessions. Begins-Thursday, Sept. 13 until Nov. 1,
12:00 - 4:30 pm.
19th CENTURY ENGLISH NOVELS-w/Bob Shoenberg. 10 sessions.
Begins Tuesday, Sept. 11 until November 13, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
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HPSC CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
The following is a description of all the programs offered at HPSC during different times of the year.
For registration of classes offered this month, please refer to the “Class Registration” section
FITNESS
&
DANCE CLASSES
AS EASY AS ABC … Exercise Class - Taught by Matthew Rundell. Bring your own 2-3 pound weights and
mat for stability exercises that encompass all of the major muscle groups. This class focuses on exercises that increase muscular strength and endurance, as well as balance, range of motion, and bone density.
BONE BUILDING WORK OUT - Taught by certified fitness specialist Joanne Zoladz. This class
concentrates on toning, strengthening and stretching major muscle groups while sitting, standing or on a mat.
CARDIO RHYTHM: LOW IMPACT EXERCISE - Taught by certified fitness specialist Joanne Zoladz. This is a
low to moderate intensity aerobic workout. The workout is designed to strengthen and tone muscles, promote flexibility and improve posture.
FITNESS EQUIPMENT ORIENTATION - Taught by certified trainer Keith Federman. Provides group training on the use of Holiday Park’s fitness room weight training equipment including: treadmills and bikes.
The purpose is to keep users safe and to get the most out of an equipment workout.
FITNESS ROOM STRENGTH TRAINING CLASS - Taught by trainer Keith Federman. Individually designed workouts improve personal fitness by using the weight training equipment, treadmills and bikes.
LINE DANCE with LYNNE OSBORNE - Choreographed line dancing to songs from a variety of musical
styles. Learn basic patterns and easy steps. Exercise your mind and body and meet new friends while line dancing. Once you know the basics, choose one of the more advanced, ongoing classes. Visitors are welcomed.
Lynne registers all students except beginners.
Classes include: BEGINNER, ADVANCED BEGINNER, ADVANCED BEGINNER PLUS,
INTERMEDIATE, INTERMEDIATE PLUS.
INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCING - Taught by Sharon Katz. International /Israeli folk dances from
around the world. A great dance/fitness workout, easy steps and movements that all can follow. Circles, lines and
partner dance (no partner required) takes us on a journey around the world. Newcomers always welcome.
BALLROOM DANCING with RON AND AMY WAGAMAN Classes are designed for those with some
basic ballroom dance experience and who want to learn new dance patterns. Dances may change per season.
BALLROOM FUNDAMENTALS, SMOOTH DANCES, RHYTHM DANCES
STABILITY EXERCISE w/BALL - Taught by trainer/exercise specialist Matt Rundell. Exercise emphasis on
strengthening core muscles, improvement of posture and flexibility.
PILATES - Taught by Anne Shums. Whole body exercises designed to build strength while developing balance
and flexibility. Some light weights are used.
YOGA - Taught by Anne Shums. Classes promote better balance, improved strength and relaxation.
 GENTLE YOGA - Focuses on meditation, breathing, core strength, balance & flexibility.
 CHAIR YOGA - Low impact yoga using bands to ward off osteoporosis, arthritis and weak muscles.
Students focus on fall prevention techniques using balancing poses.
 YOGA for BALANCE - This class is an introduction to yoga asana poses with attention to stability and
strength improvement. Movements are slow and gentle.
SANDI’S YOGA - Taught by Sandi Rothwell. Class provides gentle movement and relaxation for a range of
physical abilities. Includes gentle stretching and breathing techniques and movement exercises for strength,
balance, safe walking, fall prevention, flexibility and relaxation. Participants can use chair or mat.
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HPSC CLASS DESCRIPTIONS (cont from page 5)
YOUR BODY IS MEANT TO MOVE - Taught by Keith Federman. Exercises with balls, bands and weights,
concentrating on balance and strength.
 BASIC - Seated and standing movements targeting strength, flexibility, balance and stamina.
Accommodates people with varying abilities and physical limitations.
 INTERMEDIATE - A slightly more challenging workout for students who regularly exercise.
Students can expect more repetitions and progressions of strength, balance and agility exercise.
 ADVANCED - Continued work on strength, balance and coordination using exercises that include weights and
stretch bands provided by HPSI.
ZUMBA CLASSES WITH CAROLINE FERRANTE
Classes are a fusion of Latin and International music and dance themes which creates a dynamic, exciting and
effective dance fitness program.
 ZUMBA GOLD - Challenging dance routines to provide a comprehensive fitness program.
 ZUMBA TONING - Incorporates Zumba Gold workout with light weight training.
 ZUMBA WAKE-UP - Slow to moderate pace dance fitness. Good for beginners of ZUMBA.
EASY FIT DANCING - Taught by Marcia Young. An aerobic style dance class designed to improve flexibility
and balance. All routines are choreographed to upbeat music. This class provides dance, fitness and fun.
TAI CHI CLASSES - Chinese exercises based on Martial Arts, encompassing slow movements, power postures,
natural range of motion and movement. TAI CHI CHUAN - Taught by Fred Nee. TAI CHI CHAIR - Taught by Lenny
Gross. TAI CHI SWORD - Taught by Howard Lee. TAI CHI BASICS - Taught by Lenny Gross. Enjoy the benefits of
Tai Chi sitting or standing while learning the movements and their meanings.
ARTS, LANGUAGE & SPECIAL INTEREST
ART APPRECIATION WITH ARTIST STEPHEN HANKS
Learn how art demands and sustains our attention. This class explains the fundamental components of art
principles and how they are used to control our attention and enhance quality. Looking at the works of many great
artists from various schools of art, students learn to understand and critique art beyond., “I like it.”
INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING - Taught by Laura Steele. Learn about shapes, the horizon line, perspective,
shadows and values. You must bring a 9x12 drawing pad, HB, 2B & 6B pencils and a pink eraser to the first class.
ART STUDIO WITH LAURA STEELE - Open to all level students. A non-instructional time to draw or paint,
on your own, in any medium, from a photograph or a still life. Help, if requested provided by Laura.
CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING - Helene McCarthy teaches this beautiful and ancient style of art that often
depicts flowers, trees, landscapes and birds.
BRIDGE CLASSES - Taught by Sunny Levin. Learn how to play bridge in an easy and professional manner.
Potential new students must sign in on the Bridge Interest List in Red Book at the Reception Desk. Sunny registers
all students.
 BASIC BRIDGE I - Learn the basics and create the foundation for communicating with partners.
 BASIC BRIDGE II - Pre-requisite Basic Bridge I. Includes: Doubles, Overcalls, Slams, Bridge game for two
 INTERMEDIATE I - Pre-requisite: Basic Bridge I and II. Concentrates on partnership communication and
demonstrates that every bid is meaningful.
 INTERMEDIATE II - Pre-requisite, Intermediate I. Includes complete Bidding System and Popular conventions.
 SUPERVISED BRIDGE - Pre-requisite, Completion of all 50 lessons. “Freebie hands” with consultation as
requested.
 PLAY OF THE HAND - Pre-requisite Intermediate II. Learning how to plan the play of a hand and make
difficult contracts.
BASIC ENGLISH– Activities of daily living conversation exercises.
SPANISH EXPERIENCE ADVANCES - Instructor Flo Orback. The class offers an informal learning
experience that explores reading, translation study and pronunciation.
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THE 1:15 PM HP DAILY SHOW – AUGUST 2012
All programs begin at 1:15 and are free unless stated otherwise.
Space is limited for some programs and seating is not always guaranteed.
*A fee and/or **registration is associated with this program. HPSI membership helps support this program.
Indicates a music program. Speakers & programs are provided for information purposes,
and do not constitute endorsement by Montgomery County Government.
FOOD SAFETY- AnnMarie Hart-Bookbinder, Nutritionist.
Monday,
Food safety factors to be discussed include: cooking temperatures, storage times for canned,
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refrigerated and frozen foods, food handling from farm and field to the table, fresh produce safety
along with recent concerns about sprouts. Hart-Bookbinder will also discuss how the
environment affects fish and other foods, food poisoning and how the government responds to
contaminated food crisis. Attendees will receive handouts on food safety guidelines and tips.
*AMERICANS IN PARIS, ARTISTS ABROAD - FEE $1.00 FREE with HPSI card.
Tuesday,
Art historian Joan Hart leads a seminar highlighting the artists discussed in David McCullough’s August 7
2012 best seller, The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris. After the Louisiana Purchase in 1803,
the country’s pioneers were still heading further south and west. At the same time between 1830
and 1900, young writers, students of medicine and artists were making the journey to Paris. Mary
Cassatt, John Singer Sargent, Samuel F.B. Morse, Augustus Saint-Gaudens were just some of the
artists who went to be among the great artists of the world and to master their techniques.
*BINGO - FEE: $1.00 for two cards. Helen Horton calls the numbers.
Prizes for winners include cereals and other household goods, including four packs of TP.
Wednesday,
August 8
TAKE A DEEP BREATH TO BETTER HEALTH - Carl Voss, Respiratory Therapist.
The director of Suburban Hospital’s Respiratory Care Services will discuss lung function and
dysfunction that particularly affect the over all health of aging adults. Voss will discuss signs,
symptoms and medication management of various lung diseases including COPD.
Thursday,
August 9
*DANCE CLUB FRIDAY - FEE: $5. at door, $3.00 with HPSI.
Mike Surratt provides the music. Great dance music and time out to meet and greet new people
and enjoy light refreshments.
Friday,
August 10
*BOYS NIGHT OUT - $1.00 at the door. FREE with HPSI card.
Roger Williams on guitar, Fred Nelson on guitar, banjo and mandolin, and Mike Ritter on bass
provide a program of bluegrass and old time favorites.
Monday,
August 13
ENHANCING YOUR MEMORY - Sponsored by Arden Court.
Toni M. Benton, ADC, CMIS will review techniques and exercises that are used in memory care
facilities that are known to stimulate and maintain good brain health. Ms. Benton will give an
overview of brain function and explain the benefits of general memory boosters, remembering
habitual tasks, linking and chaining strategies and more.
Tuesday,
August 14
AMERICA’S CONCENTRATION CAMPS & ONE PERSON’S STORY.
Gerald Schneider, Ph.D. facilitates a conversation of about America’s role in the internment
centers during the WWII for Americans of Japanese decent. Included will be a personal account
of one family’s experience. The surrender of Japan occurred on August 15, 1945. In Japan, the
memorial day ending the war is remembered as the day of the mourning of the war dead and the
praying for peace.
Wednesday
August 15
1:15-3:15 p.m.
THE ARTIST - A DVD movie. 2012 Five Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
Thursday,
You may not recognize the ingenuous thread to this film at first. In 1927, the advent of the talking August 16
movies brings an end of stardom to silent film star sensation George Valentine (Best Actor Jean
Dujardin). Valentine’s path crosses with the actress Peppy Miller (played by Berenice Bejo), for
whom, the sky is the limit. It is the link of these two lives that is remarkable.
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THE 1:15 PM HP DAILY SHOW – AUGUST 2012
*DANCE CLUB FRIDAY - Mark Hanak provides the music. FEE: $5. at the door, $3. w/ HPSI. Friday,
Mark Hanak provides great dance music and with the help of some pre-recorded music gets out August 17
on the dance floor to dance with the ladies.
WAYS TO HELP A GRIEVING FRIEND - Sponsored by Montgomery Hospice.
Monday,
It can be difficult to know what to say or do after a death, to support a grieving friend. We may August 20
not have words as we search for a way to support their grief. This workshop will explore some of
the common reactions to loss, and offer suggestions about the kinds of things grievers say helped
them through a difficult time. A packet of information will be provided.
*SINGER/PIANIST DALE JARRETT - $1.00 at the door, FREE w/ HPSI card.
Tuesday,
Dale brings us spectacular music from the 40s to the 21st century. This month Dale will perform August 21
music from the 40s and 50s and the songs of musical theater.
GEORGE LONDON - A DVD Opera with Irv Nurik program.
London, a Russian Jew, born George Burnstein in Montreal (1920-1985) was a bass-baritone
who went on to become one of opera’s great singers who sang roles in many major operas.
Wednesday,
August 22
WE LOVE PARIS – A program by Activities to Go lecturers. $1., FREE w/ HPSI card.
Thursday,
Why have Americans always been in love with Paris. As the song goes, “We Love Paris every
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moment of the year!” As we learn from the writings of David McCullough and art historian Joan
Hart, Americans pursued their life work and love of beauty through the glorious sights of Paris.
Program leaders Janice and Nancy will tell us about the people, famous and infamous residents , past and present and places, from Montmartre to the Champs Elysees, from sidewalk
Cafes to the Moulin Rouge.
*DANCE CLUB FRIDAY - Music by the John Brown Band. FEE: $5, at door $3.w/ HPSI.
Welcome back Dolly Bennof and hometown band that bring us lots of great dance music.
Friday,
August 24
STORYTELLER/SINGER/GUITARIST DAVE ANDERSON: One Man’s Story - FREE. Monday,
Performing for over 50 years, Anderson brings us original music, a lifetime of stories that created August 27
the music he wrote, and humor that tells about life, love, family and aging.
WOMEN IN SPORTS - Diane Smith, REC Senior Program Specialist.
Tuesday,
It is the 40th anniversary of Title IX. Not many people recognized the impact this statute would August 28
make in terms of sports opportunities for women and its association with other equal
opportunities for women. There will be a discussion of women in sports before & since Title IX.
WAR HORSE - A 2012 DVD movie.
This movie from the legendary director Steven Spielberg, is an epic adventure set during WWI.
The story begins with a remarkable friendship between a horse named Joey and a young trainer,
Albert.
Wednesday,
August 29
311 - Patrick Lacefield, Director of the Montgomery County Public Information Office.
Learn about the easy way to find your way quickly to County resources.
Wed., Aug. 29
11am -1:30 pm.
SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE - A 1998 DVD movie.
Thursday,
This movie and its all-star cast including Gwyneth Paltrow, Judith Dench, Joseph Fiennes, Colin August 30
Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Ben Affleck is still pure enchantment. When Will Shakespeare needs
passionate inspiration to break a bad case of writer’s block, in comes Lady Viola (Paltrow).
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING - A 1993 DVD movie.
Kenneth Branagh's 1993 production of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing is still an
absolute pleasure to watch. It is vigorous cheerful, energetic, and imaginative. It is the comic
story of two pairs of lovers, Benedick and Beatrice (Emma Thompson) and Claudio and Hero.
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Friday,
August 31
1:15 –2:45.
HPSC CLASS DESCRIPTIONS (cont. from page 6)
SPANISH- Taught by Linda Katz. Learn to communicate in Spanish. Book required for all levels (Spanish in 10
Minutes A Day)
 BEGINNING SPANISH - Learn vocabulary for numbers, colors, days, months, time, seasons, weather, home,
office, family, how to ask questions and use of verbs in present tense.
 ADVANCED BEGINNER SPANISH - Pre-requisite Beginning Spanish or Instructor permission. Class will emphasize vocabulary and grammar.
 INTERMEDIATE - Pre-requisite Advanced Beginning Spanish or Instructor permission. Read and discuss simple stories in Spanish, master various idioms, study grammar and expand your vocabulary.
FRENCH FOR BEGINNERS - Taught by Gillas Gouin. The teacher will assume that interested students have no
or almost no French background. The teaching will address survival French, i.e. basic verb tenses, minimal vocabulary, and limited sentences. Appropriate French culture will be part of teaching. Classes will be once a week and
minimal homework from the students will drastically improve the learning process.
ENGLISH LYRICAL VERSE OF 17TH CENTURY- Taught by Clarence Steinberg. The course begins with
an open lecture on the period, describing its intellectual and political issues affecting its poets and readers, with
allusions to the range of topics on which these poets write. The readings will include Metaphysicals: John Donne,
Ben Jonson, George Herbert, Richard Crashaw; and the Cavaliers: John Suckling, Andrew Marvell and Milton.
The text will be any edition of the Norton Anthology of English Literature, Vol.1.
COMPUTER EDUCATION
BASIC COMPUTER DROP-IN WORKSHOP - Conducted by Jed Carmichael (JC) Drop-in for help
with personal computer use. No repairs!
COMPUTER BASICS - Taught by Jackie Morse. Basic instructions on using the computer, email and navigating
the Internet. Good for the beginning computer user.
COMPUTER INTERMEDIATE - Taught by Jackie Morse. This class expands your basic computer
knowledge, exploring the next level of word-processing, Internet and email.
COMMUNITY SPONSORED CLASSES
SENIOR DRIVING REVIEW: 55 ALIVE - Provides a classroom brush-up on existing driving skills.
Sponsored and taught by AARP. Space is limited.
CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION CLASS - Sponsored by the MD Office for New Americans and Balt. C. C.
Taught by Van Nguyen. Call 1-410-580-2756 or 2759 for more information.
JCA INTEM. DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY - Taught by Jim Auerbach. JCA Classes call: 240-395-0916. Call
the JCA for fees, pre-requisites and times.
SUBURBAN HOSPITAL SPONSORED CLASS - Call Suburban On Call at 301-896-3939 to register.
BALANCING ACT - Taught by hospital physical therapists. SENIOR SHAPE - Classes at Holiday Park - Taught by
Trainer Matt Rundell. Three-month classes. These exercises are meant to bring balance and strength to seniors.
Stability with Ball, Weight Training, Advanced Weight Training
MONTGOMERY COLLEGE SPONSORED CLASSES - Sponsored by Lifelong Learning Institute.
See the MC catalog for more class offerings, registration info. & fees or Call 240-567-1828.
 WATERCOLOR TECHNIQUES I - Taught by Stephen Hanks. Basic knowledge of watercolor techniques.
 ADVANCED WATERCOLOR Taught by Stephen Hanks. Expands knowledge of watercolor techniques.
 BASIC DRAWING - Taught by Stephen Hanks. Fundamentals of drawing for beginners.
 WRITING MEMOIRS, WRITING MEMORIES Taught by Connie Wones. Writing on your family heritage. Focus on
individual writing, sharing and encouragement.
 19TH CENTURY ENGLISH NOVELS - Taught by Bob Shoenberg. Learn how ideas were developed, how novels
are constructed to achieve their purpose and personal stories of their authors which influenced their novels.
Austen, Dickens, Elliot, etc.
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A HEALTHIER YOU
HEARTWELL: A Program of Heart Health and Preventive Care - HeartWell is a partnership of Suburban Hospital and HPSC. HeartWell nurse Mary Flynn is available Tues. 9 am to 11 am and Wed. 9 am to 2:00 pm
and Thurs., 9 a.m. to noon for consultation and to help with doctors consultations. Visit her in our Health Suite.
MAX YOU - MAXIMIZE THE QUALITY OF LIFE - Tuesdays at 10:00 am Edie K. Mahlman, LCSW-C, facilitates a
support group that confronts the challenges and options that are presented in the process of aging. Drop-in. Free.
COPING WITH CHANGE - Led by social worker Stephanie Svec, LCPC. Thurs. 10:30 am. Drop-in. Free.
Individual appointments for consultations available at 11:30.
ASSISTIVE DEVICES OPEN HOUSE - Lynn Perlroth, retired audiologist, demonstrates devices for use in a variety of
difficult listening situations. We do not sell devices. Open houses are scheduled for Aug. 28, Sept. 4 & Sept. 18
from 10 am - 12 pm. Call Lynn at 301-208-8279.
SENIOR INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE - A Senior I&A worker can provide information on housing, transportation, health services, and resources. Appointments available Wednesdays at Holiday Park. Call 240-777-3000.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING - Blood pressure screenings: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 10 am - 12 noon
ASK THE PHARMACIST - A retired pharmacist is here most Fridays from 10 am to 12 noon to answer
prescription or over the counter medication questions. No appointment needed. No Pharmacist 7/11.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LOAN CLOSET - Wheelchairs, walkers, quad canes and commodes are available for short
term loan. Fee $5.00 for up to 3 months, except wheelchairs ($10.00 per month with a $50.00 refundable deposit).
HEARING AID TROUBLE SHOOTING - Audiologist Jane Kirksey, from Hearing Health Care, visits the center
monthly to clean hearing aids and to answer questions. Third Thursday of the month. 9:30 am-11:30 am.
Call: 301-946-2434.
ONGOING HOLIDAY PARK PROGRAMS/GROUPS
BEHIND THE HEADLINES - Frank Jose & other center volunteers facilitate this drop-in discussion.
Mondays from 10:00 am - 11:30 am. FREE.
DUPLICATE BRIDGE - Wednesdays from 12:45 pm - 3:30 pm. Fee: $4.00 per person. Entries sold beginning at noon. ACBL sanctioned. Please call the center when weather is uncertain to see if Bridge is cancelled.
PAIRS PARTY BRIDGE - Fridays. Sign-up at 12:45 p.m. Play ends at 3:30 p.m. FREE.
CHESS CLUB - Drop-in, Wednesdays from 9:00-12:00 and Fridays from 10 - 12:00 noon.
PING PONG - Holiday Park’s one Ping-Pong table gets a lot of use by competitive players of every skill level.
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB - The Photo Club will meet August 8 & 22, from 10:00 am -11:30 am. Drop-in.
FREE. The Photo Club sponsors two galleries at Holiday Park. Exhibits change every other month.
PLANT CARE GROUP - Tuesday & Friday, 9:00 am - 12 00 noon. (with changes for holiday weeks).
POOL ROOM - Drop-in. FREE.
LIBRARIAN SYLVIA NISENOFF READS OUT LOUD - Call the Center for August Schedule.
RSVP WORKSHOP - Wednesdays from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon. The Retired Senior Volunteer Program makes
a variety of knitted and crocheted items for area charities. Yarn donations appreciated.
SCRABBLE - Ray Greene hosts. Drop-in board game with 3-5 tables weekly. Wednesdays at 1:00 pm
WOODCARVING - Meets most Fridays from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Drop-in. Experienced hobbyists offer instruction. FREE.
WRITING WITH FRANK - Fridays from 10:00 am - 11:30 am. Drop in. FREE.
YIDDISH CLUB - Jewish history, music and Yiddish conversation. Call Fanny Aisenberg at 301-649-7472.
Meets 10 am to noon, the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month. NO August Meeting
IRANIAN GROUP - Meets on the 1st Friday of the month from 11:30 am- 3:30 pm. (No August Meetings)
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CENTER SERVICES
THE CAFÉ - Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
THE GIFT SHOP AT HOLIDAY PARK - THE GIFT SHOP will be closed Aug. 20 until Sept. 4. No
Consignments in August. Opens Mon., Wed., Thurs., Friday, 9:30 - 1:00, Tuesdays, 9:30 to 3:00. General
consignments accepted Wed. mornings 9:30 am - 12:30 pm and jewelry consignments on Tues. mornings,
9:30 am-12:30 pm. Consigners pay a one-time fee of $5.00. Check with the shop for more information.
HPSI MEMBERSHIP - A HPSI (Holiday Park Seniors, Inc.) Membership Card allows you to receive reduced
rates for classes and programs as well as entrée to special Holiday Park events. A $20.00-a-year membership helps
support this flagship senior center. Register at our Reception Desk.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY - The Department of Recreation Classes (listed in the Guide to Recreation
& Park Programs) offers reduced fees for lower income residents. Call MCRD at 240-777-6840 or 311.
HPSI SCHOLARSHIPS of $200.00 per year are available for income eligible individuals. Scholarships can be
used for any class or program sponsored by HPSI. See staff for an application.
SENIORS WITH DISABILITIES - The County complies with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you
need auxiliary aids, notification must be received no later than two (2) weeks prior to the start of the activity.
Contact the Mainstream Facilitator at 240-777-6870, TTY 240-777-6974.
HOLIDAY PARK HI-LITES - To have the newsletter mailed to you, leave a stamped (66 cents), self-addressed
long business envelope at the Reception Desk, with the months you want written on the envelopes.
MOBILE POST OFFICE - Tuesdays from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm The U.S. Postal Service Mobile Service
Center offers stamps, mailing supplies and an array of mailing services.
SHIP - SENIOR HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - assists with health insurance claims,
Prescription Drug Plans and questions about selecting supplemental health insurance. Call 301-590-2819 for an
appointment. A counselor is at Holiday Park on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 10:00 am to 12:00
noon. Drop-ins welcome if no one is scheduled.
WIDOWED PERSONS SUPPORT GROUPS - Groups for persons widowed within the last two years.
Pre-registration required. Call 301-949-7398 for information.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM
The Monthly Nutrition Program Menu is available in the Dining Room or at the Registration Desk.
Lunch and bus reservations MUST be made at least two working days in advance. Cancellations may be made
directly with the Site Manager, Helen Horton, or you may call 240-777-4961 by 10:00 am
 A voluntary contribution for the meal is requested from persons age 60 and over and spouse of any age. The
actual cost of the meal is $5.92. Contributions are used to purchase more meals. Please contribute as much
as possible. Persons under age 60 must pay the full amount.
 The Nutrition Program prohibits saving of tables or chairs.
 Participants on the waiting list may sit at a table if space is available (they will be called separately), but only participants who have reservations should come up when their table is called.
 Regular Nutrition Program participants receive an identification card to swipe when having lunch.
(HPSC will be CLOSED for Labor Day, September 3)
Montgomery County DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION ARTS & LEISURE CLASSES
The Dept. of Recreation offers a variety of recreation and leisure classes at Holiday Park such as adult piano,
dance, and exercise workshops. Pre-registration is required. The Fall Guide will be available in early August..
For more information call 240-777-6840. SOAR (Senior Outdoor Adventures in Recreation) and FEET (Family
Entertainment & Exciting Trips) are also advertised in Montgomery County Department of Recreation’s
Recreation Parks Leisure Guide. To receive mailings of trip brochures, call: 240-777-6870.
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Upcoming SEPTEMBER 2012 ... HP
1:15 PM DAILY SHOW
entertainment, history, travel, art, health and wellness & conversation
Programs begin at 1:15 p.m. and Dance Club Friday is 1:15-3:15 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Programs are FREE where no fee is listed.
Center Closed Monday, September 3
ETERNAL LOVE SONGS, Pt. 1 - An Irv Chamberlain music history and listening program.
Tues., Sept. 4
GAMES: Cards and Scrabble - Newcomers welcome. Meets in the dining room. Wednesdays, Sept. 5, 12,19 &26
FOOD LABELS: What do you know for sure about what you are eating? Tom Leakan, RN. Wed., Sept. 5
ETERNAL LOVE SONGS, Part II. An Irv Chamberlain music listening program.
Thurs, Sept. 6
DANCE CLUB FRIDAY - Mike Surratt provides the music. FEE: $5.at the door,$3. w/ HPSI.
Fri., Sept. 7
GREAT MONUMENTS OF WASHINGTON DC - A DVD documentary.
Mon., Sept. 10
WHAT IS HOSPICE ? - Susan Wilensky, DIr. Montg. Hospce.
Tues., Sept. 11
GETTING OUT THE VOTE - Sponsored by OWLS.
Wed., Sept. 12
ARTHRITIS: Talking Away the Pain - A Suburban Hospital Rheumatologist.
Thurs., Sept. 13
DANCE CLUB FRIDAY : TAKE TWO MUSIC - FEE: $5.00 at the door, $3. with HPSI.
Donna and Russ Miller lead us in a lively two hours of music with a break for refreshments.
Fri., Sept. 14
THE GREAT ARTISTS, The Dutch Masters: Bosch & Bruegel, Part I - DVD documentary. Mon., Sept. 17
THE GREAT ARTISTS, The Dutch Masters: Rubens & Van Dyck, Part II - DVD.
Tues., Sept. 18
AMOR, VIDA DE MI DIDA (Zarzuelas w/ Domingo) - Opera DVD with Irv Nurik.
Wed., Sept. 19
BINGO - Helen Horton calls the numbers. FEE:$1.00 for two cards.
Thurs., Sept. 20
DANCE CLUB FRIDAY - Music by Mark Hanak. FEE: $5. at the door, $3. w/HPSI card.
Fri., Sept. 21
EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE TO COPE WITH PAIN - The Pain Connection.
Mon., Sept. 24
MAJOR PETTIGREW’S LAST STAND - A book talk with Anne Grau. (Read and discuss)
Tues., Sept. 25
THE GREAT ARTISTS, The Dutch Masters: Rembrandt & Vermeer - DVD Documentary. Wed., Sept. 26
FLU CLINIC
BY MEDSTAR VISITING NURSES ASSOC.
FREE with Medicare Part B
Thurs., Sept. 27
Vaccines are Your Life Saver!
FLU & Pneumonia Clinic
at Holiday Park Senior Center
FREE with Medicare Part B. HMO’s and all others:
$30.00 Flu & $80.00 for Pneumonia vaccines.
Bring your Medicare card.
We’ll sign you up and keep you comfortable while you wait.
WE BOUGHT A ZOO - A DVD 2012 Movie.
Fri., Sept. 28
Numbers to Know….
Montgomery County Senior Resources
240-777-3000
Carol Fuentevilla, Center Dir. - (vm) 240777-4966
© 301-466-6868
Holiday Park Senior Center - 240-777-4999
Montgomery County INFO - 311
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