January 22, 2016

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January 22, 2016

Leisure World News
www.lwmc.com
January 22, 2016 • Published Twice a Month
2016 Executive
Committee Elected
OF MARYLAND
Next New Resident
Orientation is Jan. 27
D
id you recently move to
• Tim Coursen, Assistant
Leisure World? Mark
General Manager
your calendar for the
• Dee Martynuska, Director,
New Resident Orientation on
Education & Recreation
Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 3 p.m.
• Alex Lively, Golf Professional
in the Clubhouse I Crystal
• Sam Ellis, Motivational
Ballroom. Take the opportunity
Fitness
to meet other new residents,
• Ana Alvarez, MedStar
learn about governance in the
• Richard Schultz, Director,
community, available services
Security & Transportation
and amenities, and enjoy light
• Dr. Carmen DeVries, General
refreshments.
Dentist/Owner, Dental Office
The following Leisure World
at Leisure World Medical
staff and representatives will
Center
attend and be available to
There will be a general
From left, David Frager, chair; Barbara Cronin, vice chair; and Henry Jordan,
answer questions:
presentation, a Q&A session,
secretary-treasurer. Photos by Fred Shapiro
• Kevin Flannery, General
and opportunities before and
Manager
after the formal program
by Leisure World News Staff
South), vice chair; Henry Jordan
• Jolene King, Assistant
to visit with key staff and
(M24, Vantage Point East),
General
Manager
representatives.
eisure World’s new
executive secretary-treasurer;
Executive Committee
and at-large members Phil
looks a lot like the old
Marks (M20B, Greens II), Linda
Executive Committee.
Wacha (Montgomery Mutual),
Resident David Kipping is looking back at the
The Leisure World
Paul Eisenhaur (M10), and Joel
historic founding of the community in a series
Community Corporation
Swetlow (M18).
of 13 episodes. The fifth installment, “Will Ross
(LWCC) Board of Directors
All seven served on the
convened on Jan. 8 for an
Executive Committee in 2015.
Cortese Survive,” starts on page 4.
organizational meeting in
Each retained their previous
the Montgomery Room in
positions except for two
Clubhouse I.
members who have swapped
The purpose of the annual
roles. Swetlow served previously
gathering is to elect from the
as vice chair and Cronin was an
board membership the three
at-large member.
officers and four at-large
The LWCC Board of Directors
members of the board who will
is composed of 34 directors,
serve on the Executive Committee residents who represent the
for the coming year. The
community’s 29 mutuals and
Executive Committee leads the
more than 5,600 units. The
community’s governing body and Executive Committee is elected
sets the agenda for the board.
by the director-members of the
The following residents
board according to the guidelines
outlined by the body’s bylaws.
were elected to the Executive
Election of the officers of the
Committee for 2016: David
Executive Committee was the first
Frager (M27, Creekside), chair;
Barbara Cronin (17A, Fairways
➤ to page 9
Leadership Ranks Remain
Virtually Unchanged
L
Vision for Leisure World
INSIDE
Opera for a King
AARP Tax Preparation............2
Vision for Leisure World.........4
Governance & Information......8
General Manager’s Report......8
Health & Fitness..................10
Events & Entertainment.......12
Movie Schedule...................14
Clubs, Groups &
Organizations.......................16
Library News........................16
Macintosh Club....................19
Sports, Games &
Scoreboards........................36
Chess Column......................37
Club Trips Listing..................38
Classes & Seminars.............40
Calendar of Events...............41
Governance Meeting
Schedules............................41
Classifieds...........................44
Photo by Cameron Carey
I
nter-Faith Chapel and the Leisure World Association for
African American Culture co-sponsored a Martin Luther
King Jr. Day program on Jan. 18. The event featured songs
of freedom from an opera composed by Everett P. Williams
Jr., a tribute to the civil rights leader. From left, Williams
with vocalists Adrienne Neal-Harris, Francese Brooks, and
Kehembe Eichelberger. See more images from the King
celebration on page 6.
Tax Season is Fast Approaching
Free AARP Tax Preparation Begins Feb. 3
by Bob Bridgeman
W
hile many of you
may not have started
thinking about taxes,
the volunteers of the AARP
Tax-Aide Program are busy
planning for the upcoming
season. Tax preparers are
currently undergoing training
so they can pass the IRS
certification tests. In case you
are wondering, all of us who
prepare or check returns must
be certified every year. We also
have a Maryland test we must
pass.
Here in Leisure World
the tax preparation site is in
Clubhouse I and we do taxes
every Wednesday starting on
Feb. 3. You should sign up for
an appointment in the E&R
office in Clubhouse I; they will
start scheduling them at 8:30
a.m. on Jan. 26. Drop by the
Students Help Residents
Become Tech Savvy
One-on-one technololgy tutorials in Clubhouse II. Photo by Fred Shapiro
More than 60 Leisure World residents attended the One-onOne Technology program hosted by JRLW and the Computer
Learning Center in Clubhouse II on Dec. 20. Students from
the Charles Smith Jewish Day School and Berman Hebrew
Academy paired up with residents to help them become more
familiar with the latest computer and smartphone technology
and better understand and utilize their tech devices.
CORRECTION
Photo Credit. In the Jan. 8 edition, the front page photo
feature, “Ringing in 2016,” included a photo credit with the
photographer’s name misspelled. The correct spelling is
Alfonso Holston.
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you will need to return the
following week to sign the
return and get your copy. You
don’t need an appointment for
this follow-up.
Reminder, you must
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Feb. 11: Help Make
Sweater Drive for Sophia
House a Success
T
he Missions Committee
at The Inter-Faith Chapel
is sponsoring a sweater
drive for clean, gently used
women’s sweaters on Thursday,
Feb. 11, from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. To
make a donation, drive under
the portico at the chapel to
drop off your sweaters on this
day and time only.
Last year, the committee
collected 200 sweaters and hopes
Leisure World residents will be
even more generous in 2016.
All sweaters will be donated
to Sophia House for Women, a
homeless shelter in Rockville
operated by Interfaith Works.
Sophia House provides
emergency shelter and meals to
homeless adult women, along
with a program of self-esteem
and skills-building counseling.
Case managers provide clinical
assessments and connect
women with housing, medical,
mental health, and social
services that enable them to
work toward self-sufficiency. — Bonnie Bonner
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
~ Maxine ~
n Leisure World Green
The Wonders of the
Japanese Cedar Tree
by Barbara Long
A
tree stands tall and regal
outside the Terrace
Room. It is a mature
Japanese cedar, not a true cedar
(cedrus), but rather a cypress.
Cryptomeria japonica is the
botanic name, and it is the
national tree of Japan. In that
country it is planted at many
shrines and sacred sites. It is
also called “sugi.” The native
range is Japan and southern
China. It was discovered in
Japan by Kaempfer in 1692 and
introduced into America in 1861.
The cedar is a slender,
pyramidal evergreen conifer
that typically grows to 150 feet
in its home country, half that
height or less in the United
States. The bark is reddish
brown, peeling off in long
shreds. It is a conical tree with
wide spreading branches,
graceful in habit.
During the winter the
needles take on a bronzy hue.
There are now a number of
cultivars, many of which have
adapted to the southeast. In
its native habitat it is a prized
timber tree. The wood is soft,
fragrant, lightweight, and
strong, often used in making
furniture and luxury items.
The wood of the Yoshino
sugi is produced in the heart of
Nara prefecture, one of Japan’s
most famous forest areas. Sake
Photo by Julia Kochman
I’m part of a great team. My husband Arthur produces baked
goods that look delicious and taste even better. We sell these
treats at the Leisure World Flea Market and the Art & Crafts
Holiday Bazaar. The money is good, but the real treat for us
is meeting lots of old and new friends and learning how much
they love our fresh baked breads and cupcakes. Most of all we
love working together. What makes me smile most and helps
it work is that while he is the baker, I am the banker. Ah, the
sweet smell of success.
Japanese cedar outside Terrace
Room. Photo by Fred Shapiro
barrels were created from it in
olden times due to the fragrance
and rot-resistance of the wood.
“Sugidama” or sugi ball is the
traditional symbol of sake
brewers. It is made in “kissing
ball” style using fresh fronds
of the tree over a straw form.
A sugidama hanging outside a
brewer’s shop indicated sake,
formerly available only in
winter, was available. (Today
sake is produced in glass bottles
year round.)
The Japanese cedar of Leisure
World was a gift, donated by
forwarding-thinking residents,
members of the Garden &
Environmental Club in 2001,
creating a legacy to future
generations. There are a number
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. Stay
tuned for more information in Leisure World News as the
celebration week nears.
of other important trees in
Leisure World. The best way to
learn about them is to see them
in person and appreciate their
unique characteristics.
Leisure World Green
was formed with the goal of
educating club members and
other residents about the care
and conservation of trees and
other natural resources in our
community (e.g., water quality
in our streams, sustaining/
increasing the tree canopy, etc.). LW Green meets every
second and fourth Wednesday
at 2 p.m. in the Potomac Room
of Clubhouse I. The club’s next
meeting is Jan. 27. All interested
residents are invited to attend.
January 22, 2016 Leisure World News | 3
Episode 5
A Vision for Leisure World:
Will Ross Cortese Survive?
Cascade Bridge with the model homes in the background (Clubhouse I, not shown, is to the left). Source: 1966 Leisure World sales brochure
by David Kipping
B
y September
1967, Rossmoor
Corporation had
major financial
troubles, sales
at Mutual 5 were
postponed, and it was not at
all clear what to do. Cortese
hunkered down, hoping for
things to improve.
Unexpectedly, a new player
rose on the scene: John E.
Byrne. Byrne had worked
for Rossmoor Corporation
and, in March 1967, was
appointed project manager
for Rossmoor Leisure World.
Sometime in 1967, he started
up the Byrne Construction
In anticipation of Leisure World’s 50th anniversary
celebration, Leisure World resident David Kipping
is recounting the riveting story of the founding of
Leisure World of Maryland. His historic account
will be published in 13 “episodes,” once a month
through September 2016.
Company with headquarters
in a unit on Gleneagles Drive.
In June 1968, Byrne
announced that he had been
given an opportunity to
purchase all the undeveloped
land in Leisure World. He
said that he planned to
develop the property as a
self-contained and self-
supporting adult community.
Byrne’s plan was based on
a number of assumptions and
conditions:
• Of the 700 acres that he was
acquiring, he would develop
about 360 acres and sell off
the remaining 340 acres to
“qualified builders.” This
would give him capital to
continue development.
• The minimum size of the
age-restricted Planned
Retirement Community
(PRC) would be reduced
from 750 acres (the current
PRC zoning) to only 250
acres. Of course, this
had to be reviewed by
the Montgomery County
Planning Department and
approved by the County
Council.
• Given that Rossmoor
Leisure World had already
constructed age-restricted
units and amenities on
some of the property, Byrne
only needed to develop
an additional 165 more
acres to fill out the 250
acres. He would develop
the remaining 110 acres
for “younger persons,” if
necessary, but there was the
hope that all would be over
50 years of age.
• All new units (including
Mutual 5) would be
organized as condominiums,
under FHA rules, as that
offered more attractive
financing opportunities and
did not require massive preconstruction sales.
• Finally, the community,
through the Trustee,
would acquire title to the
Rossmoor Corporation
administration building, the
golf course, and to planned
facilities such as an InterFaith Chapel, a golf proshop and a perimeter wall.
These facilities would be
financed by a payment of
$1,100 on each unit sold.
Of the approximately 920
acres that Cortese initially
acquired, only about 27
percent would be agerestricted and the rest would
be for residents of all ages.
Would Rossmoor Leisure
World be just a relatively
small enclave? Was this the
end of the Cortese vision?
Byrne’s plan to rescue
Leisure World depended
on changing the PRC zone
to only 250 acres. The first
reaction by the Planning
Commission was very
negative and Leisure World
residents were also skeptical.
After a month of discussion,
the boards of the four
mutuals and the residents
agreed that this was a good
plan.
The hearing by the
Montgomery County Council
to change the PRC zoning
was held on the evening
of Aug. 14, 1968. Buses
and private cars unloaded
several hundred Leisure
World residents who almost
filled the hearing room in
the county office building.
Although the Leisure World
residents were strongly in
favor of changing the PRC,
there were a few dissenters,
mostly the same groups that
opposed the original PRC
zoning. They argued that
non-age-restricted residents
would need schools and
The status of Leisure World development about the time when Mutual 5 sales were “postponed.” Maryland Mutuals 1
and 2 (center) were completed and occupied. Maryland Mutual 3 (bottom left) is almost complete, and construction of
Maryland Mutual 4 (bottom right) is underway. The golf course and undeveloped land, is shown at the top.
Leisure World Founder Ross Cortese
that traffic would become
very congested. At one
point during the hearing, a
witness asked for a show of
hands of those who were in
favor of changing the PRC
zoning—almost every hand
in the room was raised. A
member of the county council
said that he had never seen
anything like it.
The council deliberated
for more than four months
and finally, on Jan. 7, 1969,
voted to change the zoning
“to allow 40 percent of the
zone to be developed as nonrestricted, in order to protect
the existing retirement
community and its facilities.”
That meant that of the
700 acres, 280 acres could
be developed as non-agerestricted.
Revised project
development plans were put
together and approved by the
county planning department.
On June 18, 1969, there was
a community meeting in
the Fireside Lounge where
the details of the zoning
change, the overall project,
and construction plans were
presented.
And who made the
presentation? Ross Cortese,
not John Byrne.
Also announced at the
June 18 meeting was
that the Crane Company
(manufacturers of plumbing
equipment) had bought
Rossmoor Corporation,
thereby providing a larger
financial base for the
operation. But in August,
Cortese announced that
the Crane acquisition had
been terminated by mutual
consent. A few months
later it was announced that
Rossmoor Corporation
would be acquired by Zero
Manufacturing, but that sale
also fell through.
So, after all the
dust settled, sales and
construction resumed. Ross
Cortese is firmly in charge.
Next Episode (Feb. 19):
Informing the Residents
Any comments or questions
about this historical summary are
welcome. Contact David Kipping
([email protected]).
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World News
OF MARYLAND
Movement Music
From left, Louise Langley, president of LWAAAC; Everett P. Williams Jr., composer and pianist; Rev. Ramonia Lee; Rev. Woodrow Rea; Sharon Boone, LWAAAC; and
Francese Brooks, soprano, gather for King Day community celebration brunch in the Crystal Ballroom.
S
ongs of freedom rang out from Inter-Faith Chapel on
Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Since 2008, the chapel and
the Leisure World Association for African American
Culture have co-sponsored a special King Day program. Rev.
Woodrow Rea, who opened the service, said, “May our program
today be worthy of the man, his dream, and his legacy.” This
year, for the first time, the event was entirely musical. Rev.
Ramonia Lee noted that music was “an important catalyst in
From left, Soprano Francese Brooks and Donald Newsome, mime, perform “If I
Can Help Somebody.” Composer Everett P. Williams Jr. is at the piano.
Everett P. Williams Jr. directs operatic vocal ensemble with
Charles Garner on piano.
the movement for civil rights”—it was political, but not violent.
The celebration of music was presented by Everett P. Williams,
Jr. and a voice ensemble performing selections from, “Martin
Luther King,” the opera he composed, with Charles Garner on
piano. The Jan. 18 program also featured the Leisure World
Chorale and the Generational Joy Liturgical Dancers. A brunch
in the Clubhouse I Crystal Ballroom followed the service.
— Photos by Cameron Carey, unless otherwise credited
From left, Rev. Ramonia Lee and Rev. Woodrow Rea of Inter-Faith Chapel with
voice ensemble members in background.
The Generational Joy Dancers. Photo by
Leisure World News Staff
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Governance & INFORMATION
General Manager’s
Report: January 2016
Information in the following
report from General Manager
Kevin Flannery was presented
to the Executive Committee on
Jan. 15 and will be provided to
the Leisure World Community
Corporation (LWCC) Board of
Directors on Jan. 26.
Members at Large:
Phil Marks (M20B)
Linda Wacha (MM)
Paul Eisenhaur (M10)
Joel Swetlow (M18)
For more information about
the Executive Committee election, see page 1.
Finances
Year-end financial statements will be published the
week of Jan. 18. Preliminary
data indicates operating
expenses to be at or slightly
below budget estimates.
There were 419 property
transfers in 2015. These transfers generated approximately
$1,517,000 in contributions to
the Resales Fund.
New Resident Orientation
The next New Resident
Orientation is Wednesday, Jan.
27 at 3 p.m. in the Clubhouse I
Crystal Ballroom. The following
Leisure World staff and representatives will attend and be
available to answer questions
from residents who are new to
the community:
• Kevin Flannery, General
Manager
• Jolene King, Assistant
General Manager
• Tim Coursen, Assistant
General Manager
• Dee Martynuska, Director,
• Alex Lively, Golf Professional
• Sam Ellis, Motivational
Fitness
• Ana Alvarez, MedStar
• Richard Schultz, Director,
Security & Transportation
• Dr. Carmen DeVries, General
Dentist/Owner, Dental
Office at Leisure World
Medical Center
Organizational Meeting
The Organizational Meeting
of the LWCC Board of Directors was held on Friday, Jan. 8
at 9:30 a.m. in the Clubhouse
I Montgomery Room. At the
meeting, the board elected officers and at-large members of
the Executive Committee for
2016.
Election Results
Chair - David Frager (M27)
Vice Chair - Barbara Cronin
(M17A)
Executive Secretary/Treasurer Henry Jordan (M24)
Feb. 15: AARP Smart
Driver Course
T
he E&R Department is sponsoring an AARP Smart Driver
Course on Monday, Feb. 15, in Clubhouse I from 10 a.m.3 p.m., with a one-hour break for lunch.
You must pre-register for the course, which is for residents
only. Please bring your Leisure World ID. A check payable to
AARP, $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members,
is required at the time of registration. (Please note: AARP
members must show a current membership card to receive the
AARP discount.)
Register in the E&R Office in Clubhouse I beginning at 8:30
a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26. The number of participants is limited
to 25, so plan to register early.
Participants should bring their driver’s license and a pen or
pencil to the course. If you have any questions, contact the E&R
Office in Clubhouse I (301-598-1300).
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.
Board of Directors Meeting
The Jan. 26 meeting will
broadcast on Feb. 1, 3 and 5.
Board of Directors Meeting
The Feb. 12 meeting will be
broadcast on Feb. 17, 18, and 19.
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]
Rossmoor Library Hours
Located 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.
Lost and Found Information
The 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.
Post Office Services
Located 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.
Executive
Committee
from page 1
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order of business at the meeting,
which was presided over by Kevin
Flannery, general manager of
Leisure World.
The process got underway
with Eisenhaur nominating
David Frager to serve a second
term as chair. Barbara Cronin
nominated herself as vice chair,
with the caveat that she hoped
more people would begin to step
up and that the group serving in
leadership would expand after
this year. (Cronin also served as
chair of the board from 20122014.) Board member Billie
Saunders (M13) nominated
Henry Jordan to continue in
his post as executive secretarytreasurer.
No further nominations for
officers were put forward. Each
of the three candidates accepted
their nominations and ran
unopposed. Their elections were
confirmed by acclamation.
In addition to the three
officers, the Executive
Committee includes four atlarge members. The floor was
opened for nominations from
the member-directors for
these positions. Seven people
were nominated—Phil Marks,
Linda Wacha, Carole Portis
(M22), Elaine Hurley (M7), Joel
Swetlow, Paul Eisenhaur, and
Linda O’Neil (M14).
Swetlow and O’Neil were not
present at the meeting but asked
to be nominated in absentia by
a fellow board member, which
From left, At-large members Phil Marks, Linda Wacha, Paul Eisenhaur, and Joel Swetlow. Photos by Fred Shapiro
the bylaws allow. Joan Allston
(M16) nominated O’Neil and
Wacha nominated Swetlow,
who provided her with an email
message to be read to the board.
Swetlow, who has been dealing
with health issues in recent
months, emphasized he is “willing
and anxious to serve.”
As per the policy, Flannery
invited the at-large nominees
to address the board for three
minutes each to share their
background and experience and
make the case for their election.
Wacha, an incumbent at-large
member who has a nursing
background and retired from the
State Health Department of Ohio,
has lived in Leisure World for 10
years. She noted her leadership
in Montgomery Mutual and said
she is really committed to serving
Leisure World and helping the
community to move forward
“thoughtfully and efficiently.”
A licensed real estate agent in
Florida who says she has built
homes with her husband, Elaine
Hurley has lived in Leisure World
for four years. She serves on the
Landscape Advisory Committee
and said she was hoping to
bring a “diversity of thought and
opinion to this group.”
Paul Eisenhaur, an
incumbent at-large member
who is chair of the Security
and Transportation Advisory
Committee, has been active
during his five years in Leisure
World. He said he had served
four years on his mutual
board, three years on the
board of directors and two
on the Executive Committee.
“I’d like to continue if you all
feel like voting for me,” said
Eisenhaur, who has a computer
programming background.
After the five at-large
candidates present gave their
remarks, the members voted
by secret paper ballot, selecting
their top four choices for the four
at-large positions. The ballots
were counted, in another room,
by three members of LWMC
management. The vote count was
overseen by three board members
appointed by the board chair
to serve as election validators—
Carole Kennon (M6C, Villa
Cortese), Sara Kain (M20A), and
Roy Dickson (M25).
The final results of the vote
tally were as follows: Phil Marks
(4122); Linda Wacha (3936); Paul
Eisenhaur (3604.5); Joel Swetlow
(1626.5); Linda O’Neil (1464);
Carol Portis (1439.5); and Elaine
Hurley (708). (Each member’s
votes were weighted according to
how many units they represent
in their mutual.) The top-four
vote getters are serving as at-large
members in 2016.
Once the Executive Committee
elections concluded, the corporate
officers of Leisure World of
Maryland Corporation (LWMC)
were designated.
LWMC serves as the agent
of LWCC and by acclamation,
the board reappointed its
management team: Kevin
Flannery, president; Timothy
Coursen, vice president; Jolene
King, vice president; Dawn
Gaynor, treasurer; Berenice
Sommer, secretary.
Following up on Cronin’s
earlier remarks, Frager implored
members to consider taking on a
greater leadership role in the near
future. Acknowledging that the
commitment is time consuming,
he said, “I really think of it as an
honor without pay.”
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Health & FITNESS
n Inter-Faith Chapel
Feb. 2: Learn How Music Therapy May Benefit
Those with Dementia
O
n Tuesday, Feb. 2, from
11 a.m.-12 noon, the
Inter-Faith Chapel is
hosting a Music Therapy and
Dementia seminar sponsored
by Arden Courts of Silver
Spring.
Music can be a very powerful
tool when caring for loved
ones living with memory loss.
In fact, when all other modes
of communication fail, music
can make a connection. The
seminar will be lead by boardcertified music therapists
Leanne Belasco and Tara
Jenkins.
According to Today’s
Geriatric Medicine, “music
as a healing influence able to
affect health and behavior is as
least as old as the writings of
Aristotle and Plato. The 20th
century discipline began after
World War I and World War
II when community musicians
of all types—amateur and
professional—went to military
hospitals around the country
to play for the thousands
of veterans suffering both
physical and emotional trauma.
Their physical and emotional
response led doctors and
nurses to request the hiring
of musicians by the hospitals.
It was soon evident that the
musicians needed some prior
training before playing in
hospitals.”
This led to the development
of a music therapy curriculum
to provide education at the
collegiate level.
The Alzheimer’s Foundation
of America reports that “music
can shift mood, manage stressinduced agitation, stimulate
positive interactions, facilitate
cognitive function, and
coordinate motor movements.
A person’s ability to engage
in music, particularly rhythm
playing and singing, remains
intact late in the disease
process.”
The seminar will provide
an overview of music therapy
and its benefits to older adults,
families, and caregivers. In
addition, suggestions for
incorporating music therapy
in the home, along with case
examples, will be offered.
All are welcome, and there
is no cost. To RSVP, please
call (301-847-3051) or email
(SilverSpring@arden-courts.
com). Adult daycare will be
provided by qualified staff.
Please ask for this service when
making your reservation.
– Bonnie Bonner
n Patients’ Rights Council of Leisure World
Feb. 10: Initiating Conversations About
Healthcare Decisions
T
he Patients’ Rights
Council meets on
Wednesday, Feb. 10
at 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse I.
The speaker is Sarah Vittone,
an assistant professor at
Georgetown University
Department of Nursing and a
consultant at the University’s
Pellegrino Center for Clinical
Bioethics.
The Pellegrino Center
faculty is responsible for
bioethics education at
Georgetown Medical School as
well as the residency programs
at MedStar Georgetown
University Hospital, and
the center provides ethics
consultation service for the
hospital.
Vittone has a master’s of
science degree in nursing
and a master’s of arts degree
in clinical ethics from the
University of Virginia and is a
doctoral student in bioethics
at Loyola University Chicago.
She has more than 20 years
experience in clinical ethics
consultations.
At this meeting she is
addressing some of the
issues and concerns she sees
in clinical ethics that stem
from families and their loved
ones not having important
conversations about
healthcare decisions and
how we might initiate these
conversations.
At the January meeting,
members and other interested
residents discussed the
expected legislation in the
2016 Maryland General
Assembly that would legalize
physician-assisted suicide
and how we might help in
defeating such legislation.
For more information on this
subject, visit the Maryland
Against Physician Assisted
Suicide website (http://
stopassistedsuicidemd.org).
— Mary Ann Johnston
n Low Vision
Finding Help, Finding Hope: Meet
Social Worker Susan Montgomery
D
o you believe that no
matter what challenge
life may present,
intuitively, you will know its
solution? While this approach
may have seen you through
over the years, as we age, we
may face a change in our path
that requires new knowledge
to help and guide us on
our journey. Leisure World
residents are fortunate to have
a professional social work staff
ready to assist.
Licensed clinical social
workers, including Susan
Montgomery, are available
at MedStar Health. She will
describe the range of services
that social workers provide and
how to access them.
Montgomery is speaking
about these invaluable
services at the next Low
Vision Group meeting on
Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1-2 p.m.,
in Clubhouse I. Learn about
the help available and how to
access resources within the
Leisure World community and
Montgomery County. Join the
conversation and enjoy free
refreshments.
For further information, call
Jane Brinser (301-438-2599).
– Janet Morrison
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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 Mary Ann (301-598-0647).
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. Any questions, contact Laurie (240558-4454).
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 (301816-2683).
Free Blood Pressure Testing: Come to Clubhouse I for
free blood pressure testing, available on the first and third
Tuesday of the month from 9-11 a.m.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA): FA meets
every Wednesday, 8:30-10 a.m., at the Overlook (3100 N.
Leisure World Blvd.) in the party room. For more information,
call Bea (301-438-3093).
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
(PFNCA) 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. For further questions, call Dr. Manny Horowitz
(301-598-9703).
Stroke Support Group: You are not alone! The Leisure
World chapter of the Montgomery County Stroke Association
(MCSA) invites stroke survivors and caregivers to attend its
monthly meeting on the fourth Wednesday from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
in Clubhouse II. No registration is needed and all are welcome.
For more information, call Ruth Burgos-Sasscer (301-5982288) or Sally MacDonald (301-598-0246).
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Events & ENTERTAINMENT
Feb. 14: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Gypsy Jazz
O
n Sunday, Feb. 14,
beautiful music and
dangerous rhythm
collide in a program of Gypsy
jazz music, inspired by the hot
French jazz of legendary guitarist
Django Reinhardt. Bring your
sweetheart to the Clubhouse
II Auditorium at 7 p.m. and be
swept away by the music.
Singer/guitarist Mary
Alouette, a mainstay in the
Washington, D.C., and New
York City Gypsy jazz music
scenes, has sought out the
source of the music in a
journey to the Gypsy caravans
in France.
As a songwriter, she won
the 2013 grand prize in the
Washington Area Music
Association’s (WAMA)
Professional Artist Support
System songwriting
competition and was a
finalist in the Mid-Atlantic
Songwriting Competition
in 2012. Also in 2012, Mary
won WAMA’s New Artist
of the Year and Best Debut
Album. As an Artist in
Residence at Strathmore, she
headlined at the Kennedy
Center’s Millennium Stage
and Blues Alley.
Enjoy a unique evening
of Gypsy jazz by Alouette,
a young artist on the
rise. Joining her onstage
are Ethan Foote and Jan
Knutson, also a Strathmore
Artist in Residence.
Presented by the E&R
Department, tickets for this
n Fireside Forum
Feb. 7: Discussion on
Madison’s Partnerships
That Built America
A
uthor David O.
Stewart is talking
about President
James Madison’s amazing
achievements on Sunday, Feb.
7 at 2:30 p.m. in Clubhouse II.
Madison partnered with
Alexander Hamilton, George
Washington, and Thomas
Jefferson to help write the
Federalist Papers, the U.S.
Constitution and the Bill of
Rights. He helped found the
nation’s first political party,
supervised the Louisiana
Purchase, and led America as
its first war president in the
War of 1812. His wife, Dolley,
brought the presidency to a
new level in social society.
Stewart, a historian and
author, grew up in New York
and graduated from Yale
College and Yale Law School.
He was a law clerk to Associate
Supreme Court Justice Lewis
Powell and also clerked for two
appellate judges. He practiced
law concentrating on whitecollar criminal defense. Stewart
handled many appeals and was
the principal defense counsel
for District Judge Walter Nixon
in an impeachment trial before
the U.S. Senate.
His latest book is “Madison’s
Gift: Five Partnerships that
Built America,” autographed
copies of which will be available
for purchase.
The speaker is hosted by
Stu Lillard. As always, these
lectures are free, supported by
donations from Leisure World
organizations and residents.
— Jonas Weiss
Courtesy Mary Alouette
unforgettable evening are
just $7 per person. They go
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26. Please bring your Leisure
World ID.
Feb. 9: Celebrate Mardi
Gras on Fat Tuesday
B
ack by popular demand,
The Dixieland Express
returns to Leisure
World on Feb. 9 to celebrate
Mardi Gras with some of
the best traditional jazz
north of the Big Easy—New
Orleans, La. John Stewart,
Dixieland Express: Front row, from left:
resident and band leader, is
Merl Biggin, Joel Alpert, and Rick Eldridge.
happy to bring back his band
Back row, Les Elkins, John Stewart, and
with authentic Dixieland
Kirt Verner. Photo by Joe Albert
instrumentation plus one
special non-traditional
“instrument,” the klaxophone. The event is 7:30-9 p.m. in the
Clubhouse I Crystal Ballroom.
The band is playing a great variety of music suitable for listening,
dancing (slow and fast) and even marching. Feel free to wear masks
and beads and other Mardi Gras apparel and join us for the lively
celebration. The band will get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day
by entertaining you with some romantic music as well.
Members of Dixieland Express include resident John Stewart
on trombone; Merl Biggin on tuba; Joel Alpert on drums; Les
Elkins on cornet; Kirt Verner on clarinet; and Rick Eldridge on
banjo, vocals, and klaxophone (the klaxophone is not pictured).
Eldridge invented and built the klaxophone, a sound effects
instrument that is operated with peddles and compressed air
producing many realistic sounds such as train and boat whistles,
the Klaxon car horn, sirens and birdcalls. These sound effects
embellish various tunes on the program, such as “Alabamy
Bound” and “Sailing Down the Chesapeake,” to name a few.
Please join us for an exciting night of authentic New Orleansstyle music that will make you think that you are in the French
Quarter of New Orleans! The festive evening includes light hors
d’oeuvres and a cash bar.
Mardi Gras is sponsored by the E&R Department and tickets,
$12 per person, are on sale in the Clubhouse I E&R office.
Please bring your Leisure World ID.
Better Than Ever: Olney Big Band Returns Jan. 24
to Entertain Residents
T
he Olney Big Band is
Bennett Big Band Hall of Fame
carrying on an important
in West Palm Beach, Fla. The
tradition in American
honor was bestowed on the
music. The band returns to
Olney Big Band in 2007 “for
Leisure World on Sunday, Jan.
perpetuating, promoting, and
24 at 2 p.m. in the Clubhouse
performing with integrity the
II Auditorium, bringing its
sounds of the Big Band Era.”
treasured sound for a special
Under the baton of Robert
concert performance.
Tennyson, this year’s Olney
Large dance orchestras
Big Band (www.olneybigband.
known as “big bands”
org) concert features big band
dominated popular music from
classics by Benny Goodman,
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the 1930s through the early
Count Basie, and Buddy Rich,
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1950s, an era that included
as well as hit tunes by Frank
the Great Depression, World
Sinatra, honoring his 100th
War II, and the Korean
birthday.
Robert Tennyson conducts the Olney Big Band at a holiday concert at the
conflict. During much of that
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continue to perform
and record a name for itself around the
in nightclubs, dancehalls,
per person and are on sale in
today, but active big bands
Washington metropolitan area
ballrooms, and on the radio,
both clubhouse E&R offices.
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n JRLW and the Coming of Age Program
Feb. 3: Movie Matinee on Marvin Hamlisch
T
he movie “Marvin
Hamlisch: What He Did
For Love” gives us the
life and work of composer,
conductor, genius, and
mensch, Marvin Hamlisch.
His hits, like “The Way We
Were,” “The Sting,” “Chorus
Line,” and “Nobody Does It
Better,” were irrepressible and
prolific. His story will be told
on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1:303:30 p.m. in the Clubhouse
II Auditorium. Tickets are $6
per person (check made out to
JRLW) and are available in the
E&R office in Clubhouse I.
Hamlisch was born in
Manhattan to Viennese parents
Max, an accordionist
and bandleader,
and Lilly Hamlisch.
Hamlisch was a child
prodigy and before
he turned 7 in 1951,
he was accepted
into what is now
the Juilliard School
Pre-College Division.
He first worked as a
rehearsal pianist for
“Funny Girl” with
Barbra Streisand.
He was hired by producer
Sam Spiegel to play piano at
Spiegel’s parties. Hamlisch’s
connection to Spiegel led to his
first film score, “The Swimmer.”
His works
during the 1970s
included music for
the movie “The
Sting,” including its
theme song “The
Entertainer.” In
1973, he won two
Academy Awards for
the title song and
the score for the
motion picture “The
Way We Were,”
and an Academy Award for
the adaptation score for “The
Sting.” He won four Grammy
Awards in 1974, two for “The
Way We Were.” In 1975, he
wrote the original theme music
Coming in 2016
The E&R Department is pleased to provide the following programs.
Sun., Jan. 24, 2 p.m.
Olney Big Band
Tues., Feb. 2, 1:30 p.m.The Golden Years of Broadway,
1950-59
Tues., Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m. Dixieland Express – Mardi Gras
Sun., Feb. 14, 7 p.m.
Mary Alouette and the Crew
Thurs., March 10, 7 p.m.The Brother’s Flanagan –
Traditional Irish Music
Thur., March 17, 7 p.m.Hurley School of Irish Dance –
Performance
Watch Leisure World News for more information on these
and other upcoming programs throughout the year.
n Sock Hop Dance Club
Jan. 23: Dance to
Motown and More
T
he Sock Hop Dance Club is
hosting its next dance on
Saturday, Jan. 23 in Clubhouse
I. (Please note the different day and
venue and check the directory in
the lobby for room location.) For
your listening and dancing pleasure,
DJ Ernie Poland of Take Two
Entertainment is providing the music
of Motown, the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s
from 6-9 p.m.
Admission is $5 per person. A cash bar will be available.
Any questions? Contact Doug Brasse ([email protected]).
— Doug Brasse
for “Good Morning America,”
and then co-wrote “Nobody
Does it Better” for “The Spy
Who Loved Me” (1977). He
composed the scores for the
1975 Broadway musical “A
Chorus Line,” for which he
collected both a Tony Award
and a Pulitzer Prize, and for the
1978 musical “They’re Playing
Our Song.” In 1986, he received
an Academy Award nomination
for the film version of “A
Chorus Line.”
This movie captures “the way
he was.”
— David Firestone 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 (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
Jan. 31, 2 p.m.
Feb. 18, 1 p.m.
Feb. 28, 2 p.m.
March 10, 1 p.m.
March 24, 1 p.m.
Movie
Selma
The Longest Ride
Black or White
Do You Believe
The Second Best
Exotic Marigold Hotel
Tickets Available
LIMITED
Jan. 26
Feb. 9
Feb. 23
March 8
Movies are subject to change.
n Ballroom Dance Club
First Dance of 2016
T
he Ballroom Dance Club’s first dance of the year is Jan. 23
in the Clubhouse I Crystal
Ballroom from 7:30-10:30
p.m., with music by the Classy
Jazz Band.
Call Imgard Patrick (301-5982984) to make reservations.
You can renew your
membership for 2016 at the
dance. Annual membership is
$6. Please pay by check made
payable to the Leisure World
Ballroom Dance Club.
All residents and their guests
are welcome to the dances. Cost
is $10 per dance for members and $15 for non-members.
— Jackie Harrell
Visit Leisure World News at www.lwmc.com/lwnews
A New Day Is Dawning
Unveiling Gardenside, the upcoming addition
to Ingleside at King Farm.
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An Ingleside Community
Ingleside at King Farm is a
not-for-profit continuing care
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Ingleside at King Farm is now expanding your possibilities for
engaged retirement living. Gardenside, our upcoming addition,
represents even more choices for discerning people 62 years of age
or better who are looking for an exceptional, independent lifestyle
with upscale offerings, modern amenities and the security of fivestar rated on-site health services.
Priority reservations now being accepted! Don’t miss your
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For more information call 240-398-3846
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Ingleside at King Farm is expanding with the proposed building of 125 new independent living apartments, 32 private assisted living memory support suites,
and a Center for Healthy Living subject to approval by the Maryland Department of Aging.
Clubs, Groups & ORGANIZATIONS
n Library News
New Library Guild President Set to Build on
Efforts of Predecessor
by Mary Lou Furgurson
I
t’s a new year and a new
regime. After serving as
president of the Library Guild
Board of Directors for four years,
Maria Soderberg has stepped
down, and the new president,
William Fall, will be conducting
his first guild meeting later this
month.
Fall comes to us from the
San Diego area, where he
was very active in their public
library system. We look forward
to working with him and
implementing his ideas for
improvement in efficiency and
popularity for the library in our
community.
As for Soderberg, we cannot
thank her enough for her
contribution and a job well done.
The first thing that comes to
mind is the appearance of the
premises. During her tenure, she
made arrangements for the art
and photography exhibits behind
the desk, which rotate every
month. (Thanks to Fred Shapiro,
who usually hangs the items.)
Soderberg is also responsible
for the little decorative touches
here and there, which make the
atmosphere more inviting.
An important, much-needed
task was undertaken during
her time in office, and that was
the updating of the library’s
documents. Bylaws and Rules
of Procedure were examined
and rewritten where necessary
by a committee that’s goal was
to simplify and condense where
possible. This was accomplished
toward the end of Soderberg’s
term.
Another “first” was the
successful raffle of the quilt
donated by the quilters group,
which brought funds into
the book-purchasing budget.
Soderberg was behind many
more innovative ideas that
helped make our library more
inviting and financially sound,
and she continues to volunteer
behind the desk and on the
Monday Morning Committee.
We’ve had a steady stream of
new additions in the past weeks,
both by donation and purchase.
Many of your favorite authors
are included—Jane Smiley, Tom
Clancy, John Irving, and Debbie
Macomber among them. Come
on in and browse. We’d love to
see you! The library is located
off the lobby of Clubhouse I,
right next to the ballroom,
and is open to all residents of
Leisure World.
n Book Club Network
Famous Women Book Club is Recruiting Members
T
he Famous Women
Book Club is looking for
new members to join
their group. Famous Women
meets the second Friday of
the month at 10:30 a.m. in
Clubhouse I. The club reads
and discusses biographies,
autobiographies, memoirs, and
historical fiction about famous
women. In addition, the group
reads books by famous women
authors.
Books read in 2015 include
“American Jezebel: The
Uncommon Life of Anne
Hutchinson, the Woman Who
Defied the Puritans” by Eve
Laplante; “My Beloved World,”
an autobiography of Sonia
Italian Social and Cultural Club
Feb. 28: Meeting and
Opera Screening
T
he Italian Social
and Cultural Club
is screening the
opera “The Barber of
Seville” by Rossini on
Sunday, Feb. 28, at 2
p.m. in Clubhouse I.
This opera has proved
to be one of the greatest
masterpieces of comedy
with music, and is
“The Barber of Seville.”
described as “opera
buffa.”
For those who do not speak Italian, there will be English
subtitles.
Coffee and desserts will follow. Members may bring guests.
There is no meeting in January.
— Florence Merola
Sotomayor; “Rosemary: The
Hidden Kennedy Daughter” by
Kate Clifford Larson; “Hissing
Cousins: The Untold Story of
Eleanor Roosevelt and Alice
Roosevelt Longworth” by Marc
Peyser and Timothy Dwyer;
and in the famous author
category, “Go Set A Watchman”
by Harper Lee.
If you are interested in
reading and discussing wellwritten books that explore
the lives of women who have
influenced events around them,
this is the club for you.
For further information,
contact Verna Denny (verhd@
msn.com) or (301-598-1418).
– Verna Denny
Round Dance Anyone?
L
eisure World was known in the past to have the largest,
most active Round Dance Group—the Rossmoors—in
the area. The community’s 50th Anniversary is fast
approaching. Is it time to take a step back in time and recreate a
Leisure World Round Dance Group?
What is Round Dancing anyway? Do you dance around until
you fall down? No! Dance with a buddy until one of you falls
down and the other is declared the winner? No! Dance in a
circle, never changing partners until you’re back where you
started—dance around the town? No!
Round Dancing is a kind of cued, stylized choreography for
a couple where they follow a called pre-planned pattern. More
information can be found on the Internet as well as videos on
YouTube.
Sound boring? It could be, but it is not. Everyone doing the
same pattern allows great variety and complexity for the entire
group—without a traffic jam! Try it and see!
Would you join a Round Dance club that has classes?
Remember, we need 35 members to form a club in Leisure
World. Do you have other suggestions? Contact Anna Pappas
([email protected]) or (240-669-6546).
— Anna Pappas
n Gilbert & Sullivan Society
Enlightening Notes About Gilbert and Sullivan
by Maggi Lindley Winternitz
W
hat do you know
about light opera? Do
you know who Gilbert
and Sullivan are? Did you know
there is a Gilbert and Sullivan
Society (G&S) here in Leisure
World? If not, here are a few
words to help you get to know
us better and to shed light on
the subject.
Gilbert and Sullivan
were a British Victorian-era
partnership. The two were
brought together by the
Producer Richard D’Oyly
Carte, who nurtured their
collaboration. He also built
London’s Savoy Theatre in 1881
to present their joint works,
which became known as “The
Savoy Operas.” He also founded
the famed D’Oyly Carte Opera
Company, which performed the
Gilbert and Sullivan works for
more than a century. Between
the years of 1871 and 1896, the
pair collaborated on 14 comic
light operas, the best known
of which are “HMS Pinafore,”
“The Pirates of Penzance,” and
“The Mikado.” The various
operas are a fanciful muddle of
fairies getting mixed up with
British Lords, flirting being
a capital offence, gondoliers
becoming kings, and pirates
becoming noblemen, just to
name a few of the plots.
These operas have been
enjoyed all over the world
through the years, and today,
many of the companies
performing them take the
liberty of bringing the original
works into the present day;
for instance in our former
presentation of “HMS
Pinafore,” the character Little
Buttercup sells DVDs and
CDs, as well as “excellent
peppermint drops”! The tunes
are catchy and, without a
doubt, you will leave the theater
humming one or more of them!
In Leisure World, we are
fortunate to have a G&S
Society. It was started in 2008
by resident Jack Melnick. The
first performance was done
under the auspices of Fun and
Fancy. In 2009, the G&S group
was formed, and in August
of that year did their first full
length performance of “HMS
Pinafore.” In successive years
we have done “The Pirates of
Penzance,” “The Mikado,” The
G&S Variety Show (an original
Jack Melnick production
featuring six G&S operettas),
“Iolanthe” (cleverly updated
for today by Beth Youse and
renamed “Oilanthe”), and, this
past year, “The Gondoliers.”
This year, we will begin work
on a reprise of “HMS Pinafore”
by popular demand. We are
excited about this production
and hope you will consider
joining us. We meet on the
first Thursday of each month
at 1 p.m. in the Clubhouse II
Exercise Room. We would love
to welcome you into our fold
(dues are a whopping $5 per
year), so please come and have
some fun with us. Auditions
for our next production will
be held in the early spring, so
watch the Leisure World News
for these dates in the not too
far off future. Our next meeting
is on Thursday, Feb. 4, at 1
p.m. After a brief meeting, we
will continue watching and
singing along with a DVD of
“HMS Pinafore” to familiarize
ourselves with the music and
words. Hope to see you there!
n Fun & Fancy Theatre Group
A Berlin Blast, Motown Revue, Major Committees
Formed, Band Musicians Needed
by Allan Okin
T
hank you, Karen Brooks
and her cast and crew,
for the vastly enjoyable
“Irving Berlin” earlier this
month. Between the energetic
“Alexander’s Ragtime Band”
to the final American anthem,
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“There’s No Business Like
Show Business,” they offered a
melodic cornucopia of standards
performed enthusiastically, and
were significantly enhanced
by our growing orchestra with
Tom Flester and Ed Caglione
on acoustic guitars, Richard
Lederman on electric guitar,
Stan Torchin on drums, Marilyn
Davis on accordion, Bill Davis
on violin, and our versatile
piano accompanist, Carol Fogel
Copeland. Our bandleader
is looking for additional
musicians. If any resident wants
to take his clarinet or trombone
out of storage and play, please
contact Tom at (thomasflester@
gmail.com).
Auditions have been held
for our next monthly show on
Feb. 3, and the cast and crew
will be rehearsing “Stan Jones’
Motown,” not to be confused
with the recent Broadway
touring company that played at
the National Theatre. Hold the
date! Our March 2 and April 6
shows sound very promising,
with even greater variety of
musical entertainment. First,
Jerry Payne will present “3/4
Time,” followed by Grace
Cooper’s and Helen MaysJackson’s “Remembering Duke
Ellington.” In May, the board of
directors has decided to produce
a homegrown concert, “A Walk
Down Jewish Broadway,”
directed by Rodney Brooks.
Three performances are planned
for May 13, 14, and 15; the
preview/teaser will be on May 4,
following the monthly meeting.
On June 1, our banquet show
will highlight nostalgia with
magical musical moments in
movies, “That’s Entertainment!”
Two major committees have
been formed by the board of
directors. The Play Reading
Committee for the fall comedy
includes Nancy Green, Judy
Heir, Jerry Payne, and Richard
Sherman; the board has decided
to switch things around by
producing a straight play in
November 2016 and a book
musical in May 2017. The
committee is now deep into
their task. The board’s selection
is usually announced at the June
banquet.
It is time to encourage
interest in getting new
members on the board, as
terms expire for some current
ones. Think of yourself or your
neighbors for putting new
energy into Fun and Fancy. The
2016 Nominating Committee
includes Dorothy Hughes,
chairwoman, with Phyllis
Lovett and Rita Penn. If you
are interested in serving on the
board, please contact Dorothy
at (301-598-7008).
Allan Okin will be on hiatus
in February. Nena McMahill will
take over; please contact Nena
at (nenam.mcmahill@hotmail.
com) if you want information
printed in her two columns.
n Macintosh Club
Key Things All Computer Users Should Know
by Brent Malcolm
W
hen you’re looking at
a web page and want
to scroll down, what
do you do? Do you drag the
page or the scroll bar? Instead,
simply touch the space bar
and the web page will dutifully
scroll one page at a time.
When filling in an online
form, to move from one field
to the next field, don’t use the
mouse, just touch Tab.
In a form with a State popup
menu, don’t click to lookup
your state, just hit the first
letter in the state. For example,
for Maryland, touch “M”. It
will show ME, then touch “M”
again and you’ll get MD. (If it’s
a worldwide site you might get
Marshall Islands before MD.)
If you have trouble reading
text in a PDF, a browser
window or anywhere, touch
Command + to increase the
font size.
When you’re typing an email
or text on your iPhone or iPad,
at the end of the sentence
touch Space twice and you’ll
get a period, a space, and the
next character you type will be
capitalized.
To redial your iPhone, go
to the Keypad and touch the
phone symbol. It will bring up
the last number you called.
Use Google to do more than
lookup: (1) Enter a word to
find its definition; (2) enter an
airline flight number to see its
status; (3) enter “5 dollars in
pounds” to find the currency
conversion; (4) enter “10
ounces in grams” to find the
dimension conversion.
To make a change to a word,
double-click. To change a
paragraph, triple-click. Once
your selection is highlighted,
don’t touch Delete, just begin
typing and you will type over
the highlighting.
When you are sent to
someone’s voicemail and you
get the endless prompt about
“touch # for more options, you
can skip that prompt, but it’s
carrier dependent.
• For Verizon touch *
• For AT & T and T-Mobile
touch #
• For Sprint touch 1
Of course, you usually don’t
know what carrier your friend
uses, so use the one-star-pound
method. Step 1: Press 1. If it’s
Sprint you’ll get the beep and
you’re done. Step 2: Press *. If
it’s Verizon, you’ll get the beep.
If not, Step 3: Press # and you’ll
get the beep for T-Mobile or
AT & T. Don’t forget to pause
between each one.
Mac Club News
Our meeting on Jan.
26 will feature the always
popular Mike Wish, who will
demonstrate his most valuable
and useful iPhone and iPad
apps. This is a not-to-be-missed
meeting for everyone who uses
a portable device.
New Meeting Space, Time
The Mac Club’s increased
membership and program
attendance required finding a
more suitable location. I’m sure
you remember some standing
room only programs and some
crowded seating. After much
behind-the-scenes activity,
including getting wi-fi (which
benefits all clubhouse users)
and adjusting schedules with
other activities, we are moving
both room and days.
Starting this month, we’ll
meet the fourth Tuesday at
10 a.m. in the Clubhouse II
Exercise Room (next to theater
ramp). Please make a note of
these changes:
• Effective: January 2016
• When: 4th Tuesday
• Where: CH II exercise room
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spelling automatically? If so,
go to System Preferences >
Keyboard, select the Text tab
and de-select the “Correct
spelling automatically”
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The Truth Be Told: Obama, MLK, and the NRA
by Emile Milne
Many gun owners, still
convinced of a presidential
n the weeks prior to the
conspiracy to disarm
celebration of Martin
Americans, are willing to go to
Luther King Jr. Day on Jan.
any lengths to claim support
18, President Barack Obama
that does not exist. Using
announced at the White
NRA-inspired propaganda,
House his initiative to slow
some have even tried to
the proliferation of firearms.
portray King as one of their
He continued the rollout
own, even after James Earl
with a town hall meeting on
Ray gunned him down in
CNN and a visual reference
Memphis in 1968.
to victims of gun violence,
King, a son of the South,
After President Obama announced
symbolically leaving a seat
told
the true story of his
action on guns, “the NRA apparently
empty in the House chamber
transformation from a
has failed in its attempt to highjack
when he delivered the last
believer in armed self-defense
Martin Luther King’s name for a
State of the Union speech of
to pacifist. His account was
cause he didn’t believe in.”
his presidency.
published in “The Words of
invited but refused to attend.
While most polls show
Martin Luther King, Jr.,”
“I respect the Second
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the 1983 book edited by
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The president responded in
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the nationally televised town hall would try to do others harm, or myself. I went down to the
to do themselves harm.”
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but this was refused. “We decided then to get
rid of the one weapon we
owned. We tried to satisfy our
friends by having floodlights
mounted around the house,
and hiring unarmed watchmen
around the clock.
“I was much more afraid in
Montgomery (AL) when I had
a gun in my house. When I
decided that I couldn’t keep a
gun, I came face-to-face with
the question of death and I
dealt with it. From that point
on, I no longer needed a gun
nor have I been afraid. Had
we become distracted by the
question of my safety we would
have lost the moral offensive
and sunk to the level of our
oppressors.”
The NRA apparently has
failed in its attempt to highjack
King’s name for a cause he
didn’t believe in. But the brazen
efforts to corrupt the memory
of iconic civil rights figures
to benefit right-wing causes
continue.
Early this month, a tweet
was sent in the name of
Ammon Bundy, a leader of the
heavily armed militia group
that had taken over a federal
wildlife refuge in Oregon.
The tweet contained the
following message referring
to Rosa Parks, who, in 1955,
had refused to surrender her
bus seat to a white passenger,
spurring the Montgomery bus
boycott and other efforts to end
segregation.
“We are doing the same
thing as Rosa Parks did,” the
tweet alleged. “We are standing
up against bad laws which
are dehumanizing us and
destroying our freedom.”
Following widespread
outrage from many quarters,
the Bundys reported that the
tweet was a hoax.
On Sunday, Feb. 14, at 2
p.m., the Democratic Club of
Leisure World is presenting a
candidates forum, featuring
the seven Democrats vying
for the 8th Congressional
District seat to replace Rep.
Chris Van Hollen, who is
running for the Senate. The
event is in the Clubhouse II
Auditorium.
n Republican Club
Hear From the Republicans Running for U.S. Senate
by Fred Seelman
T
he next meeting of
the Republican Club
of Leisure World is
Monday, Feb. 15, at 1:30 p.m.
in Clubhouse I.
This year Maryland will
elect a new U.S. Senator and,
at its February meeting, the
club is hosting a forum for the
three Republican candidates
for the office: Richard Douglas
(www.douglasmaryland.
com); Chrys Kefalas (www.
chrysformaryland.com);
and Kathy Szeliga (www.
kathyformaryland.com).
Szeliga is a member of the
Maryland House of Delegates
and part of its Republican
leadership, serving as its
Minority Whip. She is a
businesswoman who represents
parts of Baltimore and Howard
Counties. She is also a mother,
part owner (with her husband)
of a construction company and
a former schoolteacher. Her
early occupations included
dishwasher, parking lot
attendant, maid, and waitress.
Kathy wants to bring new ideas
and more jobs to Maryland.
Kefalis is vice president of
the National Association of
Manufacturers. He is a former
business owner. His previous
employment includes serving as
deputy legal counsel to former
Governor Robert Ehrlich, a
business lawyer, and trial and
appellate attorney in the U.S.
Department of Justice. Kefalis
is focusing on jobs and justice.
Douglas, an Iraq War
veteran, was a deputy assistant
secretary of Defense in
President George W. Bush’s
administration, chief counsel
for the Senate Foreign
Relations Committee, and
general counsel for the Senate
Intelligence Committee. He
served at the U.S. Department
of Justice and in the Foreign
Service. Residing in Prince
George’s County, Douglas has
been a licensed member of the
Maryland Bar since 1991. In
his 2012 bid for elected office,
he placed second in a crowded
GOP U.S. Senate primary,
carrying Baltimore City and 11
Maryland counties. Douglas is
emphasizing his military and
foreign policy experience.
At the January meeting, club
members enjoyed a lively U.S.
Congressional District 8 forum
with Republican candidates
Gus Alzona, Aryeh Shudofsky,
and Shelly Skolnick.
Send comments or questions
about these or any other
matters or offers to volunteer
to the club’s president, Fred
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gmail.com), sending him a
letter at his address in the
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n LGBT Alliance
Is it a Gay Attribute or Just Being Human?
by Mitch Harvey
A
s we embark on a
new year, we all look
forward wondering
if 2016 could be any better
than the year we just closed.
Culminating a year of
monumental successes, we
all celebrated together at the
Leisure World LGBT Alliance
Gala on Dec. 4 in the Crystal
Ballroom and look forward to
having something in 2016 that
will top even that night.
Many residents who attended
or heard about the event from
the papers or friends, have
sent emails or stopped Alliance
members to thank us for a
wonderful evening and tell us
our involvement in community
events and activities this past
year has been refreshing and a
pleasant change in promoting
true community spirit.
Two examples of such
positive comments read: “Bravo
to the LW-LGBT group—a
shining example of care,
concern, and assistance—the
rest of Leisure World should
emulate them.” and “The LW
LGBT is a blessing to LW.
Thank you for coming together
and forming a group. And
thank you for not keeping this
new, wonderful group of people
a secret. Perhaps you all can
show us how all how important
‘community’ is.”
Fortunately, that’s the
majority of mail and comments
we receive, however, some
people need to open their
beliefs to the 21st century and
realize that just because we
might appear on the front page
of the newspaper, the coverage
is not because of a different
lifestyle; the news is that
something was done for or with
the community where everyone
may have benefited.
The Leisure World
community continues to be
very supportive of the LGBT
Alliance being an active group
and sometimes it makes one
wonder why it took so long for
our judicial system to rule on
equality. But there are always
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sadly just don’t get it. We are all
different somehow, but those
differences do not define what
kind of people we are. Because
one likes or loves someone
different than you is certainly
not a reason to automatically
dislike and certainly does not
give one merit to criticize and
insist that one remain hidden
from public view. If that were
true, we’d all be missing out on
meeting some wonderful people
and learning and benefiting
from others.
After the wonderful publicity
received on the front page of
our newspaper, an anonymous
letter was received from a bitter
and closed-minded resident
who felt the need to share
with us that “flaunting” our
“behavior” is inappropriate and
we should remain hidden. “It’s
the only respectful way to live,”
the letter said.
Maybe if this individual had
taken the time to attend the
gala, they would have witnessed
the wonderful time everyone
had, regardless or their sexual
orientation, and no one was
wearing tags to identify them
by sexual preference. I would
challenge this individual
to identify who was what.
Everyone was simply enjoying
themselves with others.
When “Rainbow Over The
Globe” stepped up last October
to help the victims of the
Montgomery Mutual fire, I have
to wonder what this individual
feels was inappropriate about
acting as a benefactor and
coming to their aid. It’s people
like this that made it necessary
for formal rulings by the
Supreme Court, the military,
and the federal government.
In every segment of our
population, gay or straight,
young or old, or any ethnicity,
there will always be someone
who may act inappropriately
or, in some cases, maybe
offensively. We are all one
brotherhood and should be
tolerant of and compassionate
toward one another.
To believe that we’re “too
outspoken” or “too attention
getting” or “tear families apart”
or “will get what’s coming to
us” is such an antiquated and
uncomplimentary viewpoint,
and it doesn’t align with the
letter writer’s claim to be a
good Christian. I thought
tolerance was supposed to be
on the top of their list.
Look beyond the facade.
Remember, it’s what’s inside
that matters. It’s the heart
and soul of the individual that
matters, gay or straight, there
may always be a bad apple in
the group, but on the whole,
most, we hope, are good. If I
have to be loud and outspoken,
it’s not to “turn the world gay,”
it’s to get the job done or have
people take note of a critical
situation. Being “out there”
is often the key to immediate
attention.
Many of the Leisure World
LGBT Alliance members
continue to work in careers
dedicated to helping others—
working to make senior
communities better, advocating
for children in the court
system, strengthening social
services for seniors and their
pets, participating in the
entertainment world, and
beyond.
“ALL the residents who
live in Leisure World don’t
want to see the faces of a
different lifestyle put all
over our papers,” the letter
continued. If this were true,
a huge void would exist, as
many of these faces are in
visible positions and making
huge contributions. From the
comments we receive, this
statement couldn’t be further
from the truth.
The Leisure World Lesbian,
Gay, Bisexual and Transgender
(LGBT) Alliance is open to all
residents. Visit our website
(leisureworldlgbt.com) for
further information, or please
attend any of our monthly
meetings held on the third
Saturday of every month at 12
noon in Clubhouse II. Should
you have any questions, please
feel free to contact any of our
officers: Pam Galef (631-5755524) or ([email protected]),
Mary Twigger (240-669-9962)
or (mary.l.twigger@gmail.
com), and Mitch Harvey (301785-4181) or (miamimlh51@
gmail.com). Or, just stop in at
one of our meetings.
n National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1143
Maryland Governor Supports Maryland Retiree Tax
Reductions
by Joe Cook
E
ven though much of the
efforts protecting Social
Security benefits and
federal pensions take place
at the national level, there
are important actions at the
state level that can have a
significant impact on retirees.
Consequently, National Active
Retired Federal Employees
(NARFE) is structurally
organized around states that
directly provide resources,
support, and training to
members within each state. The
Maryland Federation of NARFE
Chapters represents the
interests and needs of almost
300,000 federal employees and
annuitants in Maryland. While
our main efforts focus on our
members and constituents, we
support legislation benefitting
all seniors.
Maryland Governor Supports
Tax Reductions for Retirees
Maryland does not provide
as friendly an environment to
seniors as other states. Most
states recognize that seniors
generally require fewer state
governmental services—such
as schooling for children—and
that seniors provide numerous
volunteer services and generate
increased job opportunities
through the demand for goods
and services through their instate residence. North Carolina,
specifically, recognizes that
each senior family generates
0.5 new jobs because the bulk
of their income is plowed
right back into the state’s local
economy.
Significant increases in taxes
in Maryland and the high cost
of living has resulted in low
rankings by national senior
organizations and publications
recommending locales for
seniors to reside. Currently,
nine states do not have any
state income tax and 14 states
exempt all or part of federal
pensions from state and local
income taxes. While Maryland
has a general pension exclusion
tied to Social Security, this
exclusion pales in comparison
to other states.
NARFE believes the best
way to improve Maryland’s
ratings for seniors is to
exempt pensions and social
security benefits from the
state taxes of seniors phased
in over a two- to four-year
period. The result would
provide significant incentives
for seniors to remain or settle
in Maryland.
What sets this
initiative apart from
previous years is
that this time we
have a partner
in Maryland
Governor Larry
Hogan. The
governor made a
campaign promise
to reduce taxes
on pensions. This
position was reinforced by
the attendance of the Maryland
Lieutenant Governor Boyd
Rutherford at the Maryland
Federation of NARFE’s
legislative training session on
Oct. 29, 2015. His discussion
of the vision for Maryland
included an appreciation
for the long-term positive
economic impact of reductions
in state taxes on senior
pensions.
All NARFE members are
encouraged and welcomed to
participate in any national,
federation, or chapter activity
that you may desire. The
Maryland Federation is
looking for volunteers,
specifically for a newsletter
editor, a federation webmaster
(https://www.mdnarfe.org/),
a Zip Code coordinator, and a
sergeant at arms.
Sharp Increase in Open
Season Health Enrollment
Changes
The Office of Personnel
Management (OPM)
reported that
nearly 710,000
transactions
were processed
during Open
Season—which
ended Dec. 14—
roughly 275,000
more transactions
than last year, and
more than double
the number recorded
in 2012—the first year for
which OPM has data on Open
Season transactions. OPM
officials pointed to the new
self-plus-one option as the
catalyst for the record-breaking
enrollment.
According to OPM’s Director
of Healthcare and Insurance
John O’Brien: “This year,
with the new self-plus-one
enrollment type available, it
was more important than ever
that enrollees review the plans
available to them and to make
an informed decision … and
they did. We emphasized the
need to shop around, to do
what is best for you and your
Services for Seniors
• Bathing
• Companionship
• Dressing
• Meal Preparation
• Lifting
• Medication Reminder
• Transferring
• Physical Therapy
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OPM Hack Attack Update
OPM said 93 percent of
the 21.5 million affected
individuals were mailed
notification letters by
December of last year,
informing them their records
were compromised and
offering free credit monitoring
and identity theft protection
insurance. Please check last
month’s column if want to
know if you should have
received a letter or you want
written confirmation that you
were not sent a letter.
Please contact a Leisure
World NARFE Chapter 1143
member to join and get the
support and resources of
NARFE. Otherwise contact
Leisure World NARFE
President John Moens
([email protected]),
Secretary-Treasurer Maureen
Ross (grantmasterone@gmail.
com), or Vice President Joe
Cook (joec37766@gmail.
com) to join or volunteer to
support NARFE. Members
with particular federal
benefit questions can contact
Leisure World NARFE
Service Officer Rich Rothstein
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n Writer’s Workshop
Of Dancing, Another Magic Flute and Electronic
Devices in Modern Life
by Carlos Montorfano
B
obbie Troy opened the
Jan. 7 Writer’s Workshop
meeting by reading
her short poem, “When I’m
dancing,” which starts as “when
I’m dancing/I am the beat/I am
the soul/I am the music … ”
She was followed by Carlos
Montorfano with an old poem,
“My Shadow,” where he says:
“Because, sooner or later,
I’ll be one more speck in the
vast space/to, at the end, fade
away/as the shadow of what I
once was.”
Danuta Montorfano,
inspired by watching Mozart’s
“The Magic Flute” on TV,
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remembered a small flute
she received as trophy at a
summer camp as a child in
the Austrian Alps, on the
happiest summer of her
childhood, over 70 years ago
(and she still has it).
Gladys Blank told us of
calling her daughter one day
to notify her of the arrival
of a lovely metal flower
arrangement she had bought
during a recent visit to a friend
in Arizona. Her daughter asked
for a photo of that arrangement
to be emailed to her, which
Gladys did not know how to
do, and caused her to think
of all the complications about
using electronic devices, and
many other things, including
language changes, that
modernity has brought to our
lives.
Grace Cooper read us a
short poem, which concluded,
“Passive service is not mine/I
will not stand and wait,”
inspired by Milton’s famous
sonnet, “On his blindness.”
James Owen read, “He
was late,” a very touching
recollection of a proud father
about some experiences of a
son’s career as a firefighter,
from youth to the fairly recent
past when, on driving to his
grandfather’s funeral, he saw a
vehicular accident with injuries,
and stopped to help, which
made him late for the funeral
ceremony.
A new member of the
group, Sadie Nelson, read a
continuation of her writings
about her life story, about
life on a farm as a member
of an extended family, which
included her father’s mother,
and numerous children,
and the later move to the
city, which meant adjusting
to a different kind of life,
including how one spoke to
other people.
Joe Fickey, even in
poor health, paid us a well
appreciated visit and, asked to
speak, related one experience
as an intelligence officer in
Central Europe right after
World War II.
Rhada Pillai read us her
clever “You are what you eat,”
listing her grandmother’s
“organic” components of
a regular meal, mostly
vegetables, and comparing
those with all the changes
scientists and chemical
companies have brought into
our everyday eating habits.
Lee Hardy read “Chanukah
Whatever,” relating early
memories of the excitement
that receiving gifts caused in
the children, and adults, too.
She also read a favorite story
of something that happened
many years later involving a
colorful hanging decoration
her daughter-in-law found,
which they all treasured:
Made in China, metallic letters
proclaimed HAPPY. HAKAKA.
Tom Anessi read another
chapter of his novella,
regarding the experiences of
an Army intelligence officer,
sent to work in Italy after the
war and, needing a place to
live, contacted a young woman
real estate agent, whose
father had “connections” and
who proceeded to show him
and his wife a very beautiful
villa overlooking the sea. NO
QUESTION! That was it!
Mary Zenchoff closed the
proceedings by telling us about
a visit to a skin specialist she
had been recommended to,
to continue the treatment
of a facial lesion she’d had
removed by another doctor.
The specialist had a fancy
office in a fancy building in
a fancy neighborhood (the
only reading material in the
waiting room was The Wall
Street Journal), which did not
impress her, for all she was
hoping for was a good result
from the treatment.
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n Leisure World Chorale
The Chorale Announces its Singing Season
by Ken McMahill
T
he Leisure World
Chorale was honored to
participate in the annual
service dedicated to the birth
of Martin Luther King Jr. The
service was held at the Leisure
World Inter-Faith Chapel on
Jan. 18, Rev. Ramonia Lee
presiding.
We sang “Witness,” a rousing
spiritual evoking visions of
Methuselah, Samson, and
Delilah. We honored a great
civil rights leader, a highly
religious man of great dignity
and faith. The service was a
joint presentation of the InterFaith Chapel and the Leisure
World Association for African
American Culture. The chorale has completed
scheduling performances for
the balance of the 2015-2016
singing season. On Feb. 17,
we travel a short distance to
Bedford Court, located adjacent
to Leisure World.
Next we sing on March 17 at
the Village at Rockville (9701
Viers Drive) beginning 2 p.m.
We then perform for our old
friends at Holiday Park on
April 14 at 1 p.m. and at the
Aspenwood Home on May
19. Our season ends with a
performance at Leisure World’s
annual Independence Day
celebration, date and time to be
determined.
We enjoyed singing for the
folks at the Friends Home
in Sandy Spring on Oct. 29.
From left, Leisure World Chorale’s “superb” piano accompanist Elaine O’Leary
and “exceptional” director Connie Graber. Photo by Ingrid Masi
Our selections included “Dry
Bones,” selected songs made
famous by Louis Armstrong,
“America, Our Heritage,” and
an anthology of Irving Berlin
songs. Thanks to Art Rounds
for his solo “I Don’t Want to
Set the World on Fire,” and to
Victoria Goldsten and Todd
Hubley for their duet “Only
Make Believe.”
The chorale celebrated
Veterans Day with our
friends at the Armed Forces
Retirement Home on Nov. 10.
The program included Irving
Berlin selections, “Without a
Song,” an anthology of Rogers
and Hammerstein songs,
“Bésame Mucho,” “What a
Wonderful World,” “A Tribute
to the Armed Forces,” and
“America Our Heritage.”
Vito Sabia sang “I’ll Walk
With God,” and Jo Bianchi
and Bob Blair sang “If I Were
a Carpenter.” Also, the trio of
Todd Hubley, Ken McMahill,
and Art Rounds performed
“Carolina in the Morning.”
Finally, the chorale
performed the annual
Christmas show for the Kiwanis
Club on Dec. 18. We sang
many favorites, including
“Carol of the Bells,” “Fum,
Fum, Fum,” “Witness,” “Eight
Candles in the Window,”
“Without a Song,” and
“Feliz Navidad.” Traditional
Christmas favorites were also
on the program, including
“It’s the Most Wonderful
Time of the Year,” Winter
Wonderland,” “We Wish You
a Merry Christmas,” “Let it
Snow,” “Have Yourself a Merry
Little Christmas,” and “I’ll be
Home for Christmas.” Solos
included “Gesu Bambino” by
Vito Sabia, “Christmas Waltz”
by Art Rounds, and “Sleep
Holy Child” by Phil Soriano.
Thanks to the presenters at all
our performances, especially
to Shirley Mlodozeniec, Nancy
Marchand, Priscilla Chenowith,
Bob Bridgeman, Joyce Hamaty,
Helen Mays-Jackson, Julie
Repeta, Jo Bianchi, Betty
Summers, Ingrid Masi, and Hal
Graber.
The chorale performs
for the joy of singing and
exhilaration of comradeship,
and the performances would
not be nearly so successful
without the dedication and
hard work of our exceptional
director, Connie Graber, or
our superb accompanist,
Elaine O’Leary. Their tireless
planning and polished
choreography enrich the
chorale’s performances, and
members truly appreciate
their time and talents.
An organization is only
as good as its members, of
course. We seek enthusiastic
singers who want the sheer
exhilaration of sharing the
joy of music. We especially
need tenors and basses. You
will enjoy our camaraderie
and the satisfaction of
putting on outstanding stage
performances.
For information about
joining, please contact either
Kathleen Kerwin (301-4606050) and (kathleen1939@
hotmail.com) or phoebe clarke
(240-221-3863).
n Garden & Environmental Club
Master Gardener Shares Terrarium-Building Talents
W
ouldn’t it be great
to have Master
Gardener Joan
O’Rourke at your elbow when
your fifth-grade grandchild
comes home from school with
the assignment to build a
terrarium? Don’t worry about
sweaty palms. She is giving a
primer on creating terrariums,
so you will be ready. O’Rourke’s
presentation is Monday, Feb. 8
in Clubhouse I at 10:30 a.m.
Terrarium gardening with
tiny exotic plants provides
a special artistic thrill as
you arrange a landscape
in miniature within a
glass enclosure. You can
use a huge brandy glass, a
special pear-shaped globe,
candy jars, fish bowls, or
a regular rectangular fish
aquarium. You will also need
a glass lid of appropriate
proportions. O’Rourke will
bring a truckload of stuff
and attendees can bring
their offerings, but we can’t
guarantee completion of a
finished unit by 12 noon.
O’Rourke (I have known
her and her outstanding
horticultural activities for
Feb. 8: Joan O’Rourke is giving a
primer on creating terrariums.
many years) is recognized as
an important citizen. She is a
native of Rural Cumberland,
Md., who earned a B.A.
in finance from Frostburg
University. She has had her
hands in soil since the age
of 3, when her grandmother
introduced her to gardening.
O’Rourke is a past president
of Master Gardeners, has
organized Friends of Brookside
Gardens, is a donor to New
Brookside Green House, and
has probably given thousands
of presentations. Finally, her
outstanding garden is home to
two genuine outdoor kittens.
If you bring food for the
table, the audience will help
you eat it and toast you with
tea/coffee.
— Arnold Litman
n Rossmoor Art Guild
Science and Art Meet in the Library
Interpretations of Einstein by: Marilyn Davis, Patty Eaton, Ann Bolt, Vicky Batkin (2), and Dan Ranhart. Photo by Ann Bolt
by Ann Bolt
A
lbert Einstein makes
an appearance in the
library at Clubhouse
I this month. It’s for no
particular reason. It is not the
anniversary of his birth, death,
or winning the Nobel Prize.
But he has an interesting face.
Six members of the Saturday
Open Studio present through
a variety of mediums their
interpretations of the man
with the flyaway hair and the
intelligent-looking brow: Dan
Ranhart, Patty Eaton, Marilyn
Davis, Ann Bolt, and two by
Vicky Batkin.
The Einstein group collection
will migrate to the exhibit walls
near the E&R office for the
month of February.
Other paintings of interest
at Clubhouse I include
meaningful religious scenes
by Bob Stromberg, Joy
Stromberg, Helen Ryan,
Regina Price, Freeda Wolf,
Marcella Burroughs, Marvin
Sirkis, Ann Bolt, and Hope
Gordon. And check out new
exhibitor Dee Williams’ fresh
and bright paintings near the
Cascade Bistro at the end of
the hall.
The First Winter Session of
classes began the first week in
January. If you didn’t gather
your courage to sign up for
one, stop in and visit a class to
satisfy your curiosity. You may
catch them in the middle of a
lecture or demonstration, but
you can sit quietly and check it
out to see if it is to your liking.
Seven teachers offer up
their skills and talents to their
students: Barbara Piegari,
Ron Erlich, Sharon Lee Minor,
Genevieve Roberts, Millie
Shott, Firouze Sadeghi, and
Dan Ranhart, monitor of the
Saturday morning Open Studio.
The Second Winter Session
starts Feb. 22.
With the winter weather
making an appearance, perhaps
you can find your favorite spot
to paint within the Leisure
World confines. The 50th
anniversary is a late-summer
event, so the Rossmoor Art
Guild will welcome your
favorite view of the “World.”
The Art Guild appreciates
the generous donation from the
Cathy Gilmore Estate.
n Ceramics Club
It’s a New Year with a Tidy Studio and New Classes!
by Gail Bragg
W
hile some of us were
enjoying the holiday
break between
Christmas and New Year’s, a
few of Leisure World’s ceramic
artists were busy in the studio.
They removed all of the holiday
pieces to be tucked away until
next year and rearranged
everything else. So, if you
haven’t stopped by the studio in
the past few weeks, come and
see us.
Other activities new
for this year include a few
Saturday classes for learning
new techniques such as addons (shaping or punching
out a shape to secure to the
greenware), surface etching
(both low-relief and highrelief), and slip trailing (adding
texture to the surface of a piece
by adding slip). These classes
are for Ceramics Club members
who already know how to pour,
unmold, and clean, so if you
want to learn, sign up for a
regular class first.
If you are interested in
joining the Ceramics Club, the
$10 annual membership fee
includes instruction on how to
make your own ceramic pieces.
We welcome new members, so
drop by the studio in Clubhouse
II. You can also view our
ceramic pieces in the studio
and at the club website. It can
be reached via the Leisure
World site (www.lwmc.com) or
Ceramics Gift Shop arrangements by
Reese Barnett, Jenny Wong, and Ruth
Lingo. Photo by Gail Bragg
directly at (http://sites.google.
com/site/cccofleisureworld/).
We hope to see you soon.
Leisure World News
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n Comedy & Humor Club
More Funnies From the Kiddies and a Humor
Linguist Revealed
by Al Karr
P
eriodically a guest speaker brightens the
occasion when the Comedy and Humor
Club (CAHC) of Leisure World meets
every Tuesday, from 1:30-3 p.m. in Clubhouse
II Exercise Room.
So it was that Leisure World resident
Lynne Flora Margolies, a retired professor
of English, Spanish, the English Language,
and what-all, was scheduled to be featured
speaker on Jan. 19, Tuesday of this week.
Margolies, it seems, had gotten wind
of the very hilarious Fred Firnbacher
CAHC presentation of things grade school
kids write in their papers, something we
have been highlighting in Leisure World
News. (See the last chunk of this column,
below.)
The erstwhile professor called yours
truly to inform us that those mangledwords excerpts were from a book titled,
“Anguished English,” put together
by Richard Lederer, a former professor
himself and a master purveyor of
language-oriented humor through various
media. He has written 40-odd books
of this and other sorts, some of them
recounting the funny stuff that grade
school, junior high, high school kids, and,
yes, college students, come up with in
their papers. Another is “Get Thee to a
Punnery.”
But enough of Lederer—for now. (We’ll get back to him another day.)
Margolies graciously accepted our
invitation to spread the wealth/humor
at our Jan. 19 meeting, and discuss
this kind of kids-write-the darndestthings nonsense, presenting a bundle
of examples to keep us rolling in the
aisles. Well, laughing, anyway. (We’ll get
into this in more depth next time.)
Otherwise, at our Jan. 12 session,
we sang to kick off the merriment, and
launched some fruity jokes of our own,
with some members doing their standup
routines. As for the Firnbacher lecture,
here is our third and final installment
of these belly whompers, sourced from
Lederer’s “Anguished English”:
“The greatest writer of the Renaissance
was William Shakespeare. He was born
in the year 1564, supposedly on his
birthday. He never made much money
and is famous only because of his plays.
He wrote tragedies, comedies, and
hysterectomies, all in Islamic pentameter.
Romeo and Juliet are an example of
heroic couplet. Romeo’s wish was to be
laid by Juliet.
“Working at the same time as
Shakespeare was Miguel Cervantes. He
wrote ‘Donkey Hote.’ The next great author
was John Milton. Milton wrote ‘Paradise
Lost.’ Then his wife died and he wrote
‘Paradise Regained.’”
“One of the causes of the Revolutionary
War was the English put tacks in their tea.
Also the colonists would send their parcels
through the post without stamps. Finally
the colonists won the war and no longer
had to pay taxes. Delegates from the
original 13 states formed the contented
congress. Thomas Jefferson, a virgin, and
Benjamin Franklin were two singers of
the declaration of independence. Franklin
discovered electricity by rubbing two cats
backwards, and declared, ‘A horse divided
against itself cannot stand.’ Franklin died
in 1790 and is still dead.
“Johann Bach wrote a great many
musical compositions and had a large
number of children. In between he
practiced on an old spinster, which he kept
up in his attic. Bach was the most famous
composer in the world and so was Handel.
Handel was half German and half Italian
and half English. He was very large.
“Beethoven wrote music even though
he was deaf, so deaf that he wrote loud
music.
“The 19th century was a time of a great
many thoughts and inventions. People
stopped reproducing by hand and started
reproducing by machine. The invention of
the steam boat caused a network of rivers
to spring up. Cyrus McCormick invented
the McCormick raper, which did the work
of a hundred men.
“Louis Pastor discovered a cure for
rabbis. Charles Darwin was a naturalist
who wrote the organ of the species. Madam
Curie discovered radio. Karl Marx became
one of the Marx brothers.
“The first world war, caused by the
assignation of the Arch-Duck by an analyst,
ushered in a new error in the anals of
human history.”
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n Baby Boomer Club
Baby Boomers Want to Meet Others!
call Susan Landesberg (301-6139031). Our dues are only $5
for the year. Or come to any of
our events and join. We will
add you to our email group
after we get your dues, as we do
communicate a lot by email.
No email? You will want to
check in with a friend who does
have email and is in the club.
We carpool to some activities
outside of Leisure World, but
we are not able to promise any
special assistance.
What do we do? We like
movies a lot, so we schedule
movie events two times each
month: once a month in the
auditorium, and once at a
theater (usually in Rockville).
We also like live performances
at Toby’s; the shows are always
great and include a really good
buffet meal.
On Sunday nights, in
Clubhouse II, around 6:30-7
p.m., a few of us play on the
Wii. If you like to pretend you
are golfing, you will enjoy the
Wii. Or, you can play cards or
bring your favorite board game.
by Beth Leanza
O
ur last meeting on Jan.
9 was a get to know
you game night. In
February, we will have another
of our popular potluck dinners,
complete with a band for dancing!
A few years back some
residents wanted to meet other
residents closer to their age.
Food seems to be the main
draw–potluck dinners and picnics
draw the most members.
Our website is public: We
are listed on the Leisure World
website (www.lwmc.com)
under Resident Links. Or you
can search for it. Just enter
BBCLWMD into your search
engine. (Think Baby Boomer
Club, Leisure World, Maryland).
Our site is usually the first “hit.”
We have two calendars: one for
“official” Baby Boomer activities,
and another for other activities
in which we participate. We are
always open to new ideas.
If you want to join, our
membership chair is ready to sign
you up! For more information,
Walkers
Each weeknight from Monday
to Friday, walkers meet at
Clubhouse I at 5:15 p.m. to walk
one to two miles around the
Broadwalk (in Montgomery
Mutual). Meet in the lobby of
Clubhouse I.
A longer walk (around the
LW Blvd. circle) takes place on
Sunday mornings at 8:30 a.m.,
starting at Arden Court or at an
outside location. (Check the unhosted calendar.)
One member leads walks in
nearby parks on Fridays, at 1:15
p.m. All ages are welcome! You
walk at your own pace. Bring
water. Full directions can be
found on the un-hosted calendar.
• Jan. 29: Sligo Creek Park, Silver
Spring, Md. Meet in front of
the Shalom Kosher Market
(1361 Lamberton Dr., Silver
Spring 20902) at the Kemp
Mill Shopping Center on Arcola
Avenue. Turn right from Arcola
onto Lamberton. Park closest to
the end of the shopping center,
near a wooded area.
• Feb. 5: Berma Road, Potomac,
Md. (10801 MacArthur Blvd.,
Potomac 20854). Meet in
the parking lot across from
Angler’s Inn on MacArthur
Blvd. Take Falls Road to River
Road (crossing over River
Road) remaining on Falls
Road. Continue to the stoplight
at Great Falls Road and
MacArthur Boulevard. Turn left
onto MacArthur Boulevard and
continue to the parking lot on
the right, which is directly across
from Angler’s Inn.
Transportation from Leisure
World to the walk site is
available. For information and
directions, call Dawn Carlisle
(301-598-7098) by Thursday
evening if you want to share a
ride, or check the Baby Boomer
calendar for un-hosted events for
directions.
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.
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n Rossmoor Woman’s Club
Welcome 2016! Our Ambitious Programming Continues
by Ileana Eblighatian
A
ll through the year,
during any given month,
the Rossmoor Woman’s
Club’s Executive Board creates
a program with something fresh
and interesting. We are proud
of our club’s performance in
2015, when we organized a
number of fundraising projects.
Your constant participation
provided financial support for
many organizations in our area.
The Rossmoor Woman’s
Club (RWC) program for 2016
will satisfy the cultural and
social interests of our members.
Creating a successful program
is our duty and our goal. To see
it come to fruition is even more
exciting. Despite the high activity
at the end of last year, the RWC
Executive Board members had
already begun thinking about and
working on the 2016 program.
The 2016 RWC program
includes our monthly general
meetings, often featuring a
guest speaker about current
topics, interesting national
treasures, and more.
The next RWC Board
Meeting/Lunch Bunch is
Monday, Feb. 8, at 10 a.m. in
Clubhouse I; please check the
digital directory in the lobby for
the room assigned. As always,
all members are invited to
attend, comment, and make
suggestions. We evaluate each
suggestion our members offer.
Our special festivity, “New
Members Tea,” welcomes and
celebrates our new members on
Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 2 p.m.,
in Clubhouse I. Please check the
digital directory in the lobby for
the room assigned. We created
this intimate reception—a very
special occasion—in a feminine
style, inspired by Valentine’s Day,
to welcome new members of the
RWC. All members and guests are
invited; make your reservations
by sending a check payable to
RWC in the amount of $10 to
Mary Jane Noll (3100 North
Leisure World Blvd. #504, Silver
Spring MD 20906) by Feb. 13.
The Rossmoor Woman’s
Club’s well-known Vendor Sale,
planned for Monday, March 7,
will be held at Bedford Court
from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Experience
the thrill and satisfaction of
finding items you just have
to buy—each item for only
$6! Please come, bring your
relatives and friends, search,
and enjoy! More details will
be in the next edition of the
Leisure World News.
These events should not
be missed. Please mark your
calendars and make your
reservations.
Through each of these
projects, we make it possible
for our members to enjoy
many interesting events in a
comfortable manner. All our
work and your attendance help
raise the funds for us to provide
financial assistance to other
organizations. The Rossmoor
Woman’s Club volunteers have
been working non-stop for
decades; the need to help is
always there.
New members are welcome
and are vital to our success. By
becoming a member of Rossmoor
Woman’s Club, your membership
fee ($30) will help provide funds
for much-needed scholarships
and for the local organizations
we support. Arlene Siller (301460-7859) is our membership
committee chair; call Arlene
today and become a Rossmoor
Woman’s Club member.
Jan. 17 was our First Lady
Michelle Obama’s birthday.
We wish her a happy birthday,
good health, and success!
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n Kiwanis
Kiwanis Stays Busy Helping the Community
K
iwanis Club of Leisure
World member David
Crosby, a statistician,
was our featured speaker at our
meeting on Jan 8. He discussed
the use of satellites to gather
data, including temperature
profiles to determine the nature
of atmospheric conditions for
weather reports and climate
conditions.
In December, in partnership
with Brook Grove Retirement
Village, Kiwanis Club offered a
free seminar on “Communicating
With Your Doctors.” Jessica
Rowe, Elder Care Consulting,
provided information to
prepare for visits to doctors.
On Jan. 13, a free seminar on
“Keeping Seniors Safe” was
presented by Morty Davis, who
worked with the Montgomery
County Police Department
to develop a Keeping Seniors
Safe program. He discussed
problems with fraud and scams
targeting seniors and ways to
prevent identity theft. He also
explored physical safety issues,
including home safety, safe
shopping habits, and emergency
preparedness.
The James H. Blake High
School Key Club collected many
soda can tabs for donation to
Ronald McDonald Charities.
The Builders Club of Newport
Mill Middle School had a
successful Holiday Food Drive.
Members went to a local Giant
supermarket and collected four
food carts full of food donations
and raised $200. The food
was donated to four different
families from the Wheaton area.
The Builders Club has 25 active
members.
David Crosby. Photo by David FIrestone
Our Interclub chair Marty
Weiss reported that several
members of the Kiwanis Club
attended a Dec. 8 wine tasting
sponsored by the Montgomery
Village Kiwanis Club with
proceeds to benefit the Tree House
Child Assessment Center (CAC) of
Montgomery County. On Dec. 16,
nine of our members attended the
Kiwanis Club of Wheaton-Silver
Spring holiday luncheon at the
Argyle Country Club.
Every Monday, we have
Bingo in Clubhouse I to help
support Kiwanis programs
for students in Montgomery
County. Many thanks go to
the resident who contributed
furniture blankets to protect
the Bingo equipment in storage.
For the month of December,
all the Bingo games paid out
almost $2,600 in prize money.
The James H. Blake High
School Jazz Combo will
entertain the club at our noon
meeting on Friday, Feb. 5.
Come to the meeting and enjoy
the Jazz Combo.
—David Firestone
n NA’AMAT RBZ
Plans For 2016 Will Keep NA’AMAT Members Busy
by Althea Steinberg
ark the following
dates in your new
2016 calendar:
• Feb. 10 - “The Sisters
Rosensweig” Sunday
matinee at the JCCDC. This
event is sold out.
• Feb. 16 - Board Meeting at
10:30 a.m. in Clubhouse I.
• March 2 - The first Open
Meeting of 2016. Special
speaker Dr. John Withers
will speak about Europe
during World War II and the
Jews in Albania.
• March 15 - Board Meeting at
10:30 a.m. in Clubhouse I.
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Luncheon. A plated
lunch will be served.
Entertainment will be the
dynamic duo of Michael
Bard, guitar, and Debra
Brenner, vocal. Cost is $22
per person.
•M
ay 17 - Donor/Installation
Luncheon at Manor Country
Club. The cover is $38 if
you have at least $50 in
Donor Credit. New members
do not have to meet the
donor requirement by only
paying the plate charge
of $38. Donor balance
information is available by
calling Theda Rosenblum at
(301-598-9105). Following
the luncheon and the
installation, Cantor Josh
Perlman will entertain us
with his beautiful voice and
outstanding personality.
•J
une 1 - Last Open Meeting
to celebrate the end of the
year, 2 p.m. in the Clubhouse
I Crystal Ballroom. The
“Woman of the Year” will
be announced and honored.
Refreshments of sugarfree and regular ice cream
and cake will be served.
The entertainment will be
“Crosswind Solo” and many
more surprises.
• June 29 - Overnight trip to
Lancaster, Pa. (Diamond
Tours for $235 per person)
• July 21 - Annual Indoor
Picnic. Jacob, a young man
with a fabulous voice, will
entertain us for the evening.
Details for all these
activities will be available
by flyer, this column in the
future, and the Club Trips
section of the Leisure World
News. Future board meeting
dates will be listed in future
columns.
There is a special
opportunity to become a
lifetime member of NA’AMAT
at a sale price of $180. This
sale has just begun for the
New Year of 2016 and will
be available until June 30,
2016. You can also purchase
affiliate memberships for
grandchildren and men. This
is also an excellent time for
friends and family to join
as well. If you are 90 years
young, the special price for
you is only $90. This is a
once-in-a-lifetime chance
to make your money count
in a very important way.
how to accomplish this,
please contact Helen Fried,
Membership vice president
(301-438-3325). Start the
New Year off right with
the purchase of a lifetime
membership.
Wouldn’t it be good to join
an organization that provides
so many fun and interesting
activities and trips in order
to raise money for needed
programs, special schools,
day care, and myriad other
services for mothers, children,
and families? You receive
donor credit for attending
luncheons, trips, purchasing
tribute cards and Mah Jongg
cards, and for contributions.
The monies raised are used for
day care programs, vocational
high schools, special programs
and counseling for victims
of domestic violence, and
to meet the special needs of
families with children having
exceptional problems. Come
to a board meeting or the
next open general meeting in
March to meet some members
and see if you are interested in
joining.
Important names and
numbers for your information
are: co-presidents Trudy
Stone (301-438-0016) and
Ruth Reid (301-598-4051).
For tribute cards, call Joyce
Susswein (301-598-9060).
n Hadassah
An Afternoon at the Movies with ‘Berlin 36’
H
adassah presents “An Afternoon at
the Movies” on Wednesday, Feb.
17 at 2 p.m. in Clubhouse I. The
movie is “Berlin 36,” based on the true
story of Gretel Bergmann,
one of Germany’s best
high jumpers, who
happened to be Jewish.
Gretel Bergmann’s skill
and ethnicity undermined
the Nazi belief that Aryans
were the superior race, so
the German authorities
schemed to replace Gretel
with another woman—but
she had a secret that, if
uncovered, could be even
more embarrassing to the
Nazis. The film is in German
with English subtitles. There
is no charge. Leisure World residents are
welcome to attend.
For this meeting, we are trying
something different. We are asking
members with a last name starting from A
to H to bring refreshments. If you plan to
attend, please RSVP to Caryl Rothberg at
([email protected]) or (301-4397338) to let her know that you are coming.
If you are in the A to H group, tell her what
food item you are bringing.
The newly reorganized Hadassah Judaic
Study Group meets on Monday, Feb. 15,
at 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse I. The topic will
be stories of Jewish-American life shared
through personal experience. Interested
members are encouraged to
attend.
Fundraising opportunities
Suzanne Ellis (240-560-6114)
is our greeting card chair. The
new prices are $2.50 each or
5 for $10. Hadassah greeting
cards are displayed and sold at
every Hadassah meeting. Call
Suzanne to pick up cards or to
have them mailed for you for
an extra postal charge.
Larelda Gruber (301-5985922) is continuing as chair of
Youth Aliyah/Children at Risk.
This project helps disadvantaged children
in Israel. The goal is to create a circle of
$1,000, made by individual contributions
of $40. Last year we were able to complete
a circle. Now we are anxious to start a
new one for 2016. Send your donations to
Larelda at 3200 N. Leisure World Blvd.
#201, Silver Spring, MD 20906.
Open positions
We are looking for a new Hadassah
Medical Organization (HMO) chair. If you
are interested in assisting in fundraising
for the Hadassah hospitals and research
work, please call Barbara Eisen (301-5988658). The HMO chair collects donations
and writes notes when the gifts are in
honor of or in memory of a person or
event.
We are also looking for a newsletter
editor. No newsletter experience is
necessary, but you should have knowledge
of word processing and the Internet.
Training will be provided. The newsletter
needs to be processed every two months. If
you are interested, please contact Marsha
Werner at ([email protected]).
Email Connectivity
Our group is trying to update its email
member list. If you have an email address
and have not been receiving mail from
Hadassah, please send an email request to
Janice Kociol at ([email protected])
to be added to the list.
Hadassah sponsors many activities
to further the worthwhile projects it
supports in medical, educational, and
social programs in Israel and in the
United States. If you are interested in
knowing more about Hadassah, call our
membership vice president Janet Lazar
(301-598-4066).
– Barbara Eisen
n Jewish Residents
Two More New Year’s This Spring
T
u B’Shevat (this year on Jan. 25) is
the New Year for trees, the start of
the season in Israel when the earliest
blooming trees begin their fruit-bearing cycle.
It is a custom to eat a new fruit, especially
some of those mentioned in the Bible: grapes,
figs, dates, olives, or pomegranates.
Then comes the first of the month of
Nisan, on Saturday, April 9. In Exodus 12:
1-2, Moses is told that this will be the first
month of the Hebrew calendar. Two weeks
later, we celebrate Passover, marking the
liberation of the Hebrews in Egypt. The
first Seder is on the evening of April 22,
and JRLW will host a second Seder on
Saturday evening April 23 in Clubhouse I.
Details will follow in future editions.
A Women’s Shabbat Service is on
Saturday morning, May 21. Contact
Janet Lazar at (301-598-4066) or Joan
Engleman at (301-503-4417) to assist or
participate in this service.
On Friday, Feb. 5, Rabbi Gary Fink is
conducting a Reform service in the InterFaith Chapel at 7:30 p.m.
A Sabbath morning Conservative service
led by Cantor Michael Kravitz is on Feb. 13
in Clubhouse II. Bernice Blumenthal will
give the D’var Torah and Hymie Rosenthal
will chant the Haftorah. Abbreviated
Sabbath services with Rabbi Moshe
Samber continue on all other Saturday
mornings with discussions of the Torah
portion and a bit of Mishnah in Meeting
Room 2 of Clubhouse II.
Send donations for the Torah
maintenance fund or for new siddurim
(with checks made out to JRLW—$25
minimum) to Annette Cooper (15107
Interlachen Dr., Apt. 812, Silver Spring,
MD 20906). Donations for Kiddush ($25
minimum), an Oneg ($25 minimum),
Yiskor, or general Tzedukah should go to
Susan Weiss (3739 Glen Eagles Dr., Silver
Spring MD, 20906).
— Jonas Weiss
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 Cascade Bistro
(during renovations of the Stein and Terrace Rooms) 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
Drive). 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.
“JustUs”: A Leisure World of Maryland resident advocacy
group, the mission of “JustUs” is to enhance the quality of life
for all residents. We listen, research, and advise residents on
the issues they are experiencing with the Leisure World Board
of Directors, Mutual Boards, and Management. For further
information, email us ([email protected]).
Knitting Corner: Join us the second and fourth Fridays
of each month at Inter-Faith Chapel from 10 a.m.-12 noon.
Our next meeting is Feb. 12. 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.
Model Railroad Club: The Rossmoor Model Railroad
Club is located in the basement of Clubhouse II. We have
three operating displays–O, HO, and N gauge–totaling more
than 1,000 sq. ft. of track. Club members get together on
Mondays and Wednesdays, approximately 6-7:30 pm., and
on Thursdays, from approximately 2-4 p.m. We run trains,
work on scenery, track, etc. Out monthly meeting is the
second Thursday of each month at 4 p.m. in Clubhouse II. Call
Marilyn Chmielewski (301-438-3259) for further information
Quilt Group: Come and join our fun group as we work on
our individual projects. We now include those interested in
all needlework and knitting. We meet the second and fourth
Thursdays in the Clubhouse II Multi-Purpose Room at 9:30
a.m. If you have any questions, call Clydis Kellough (301-6422430). Our next meeting is Jan. 28.
Stitching Group: Needlepoint, cross-stitch, and more.
If you enjoy stitching or would like to learn, we meet in
Clubhouse II (in the Multi-Purpose Room) every first and
third Thursday from 10 a.m.-12 noon. 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 Feb. 3, Barbara Bowers is leading
a discussion on “Birthmates” by Gish Jen. 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 & Coin Club: Are you a philatelist or a
numismatic? Join the Stamp & 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 Workers 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.-12 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).
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n 10-Pin Bowling
n Pickleball Club
Find Your Lane. Join the New Nearby Site for
Bowling League
Playing Pickleball
A
s winter approaches the
following Bad Weather
Rule is in effect: If
Montgomery County schools
are either closed or on a twohour delay based on snow or icy
conditions, we do not bowl.
The league is based on
handicaps with averages for the
bowlers ranging from 75 to 190.
If you have not bowled in years,
come out and join the fun.
The top League standings,
as of Jan. 8, are: Guttersnipes
in first place; Half and Half in
second place; and Wild Things
in third place.
The week of Jan. 8, top
scores are as follows:
• Scratch Game – Wild Things
with 667 pins
• Scratch Series – Wild Things
with 1910 pins
• Handicap Game – C.A.S.H.
with 910 pins
• Handicap Series – Sliders
with 2649 pins
• High Average Men – Steve
Mueller with 190 pins
• Scratch Game Men – Steve
• Scratch Series Men – Steve
• Handicap Game Men – Lenny
Messick with 254 pins
• Handicap Series Men –
Clayton Lewis with 704 pins
• High Average Women – Chris
Porter with 174 pins
• Scratch Game Women – Judy
Callan with 207 pins
• Scratch Series Women – Judy
Callan with 535 pins
• Handicap Game Women –
Dorothy Adelman with 263
pins
• Handicap Series Women –
Barbara Martin with 733 pins
You do not need to be a good
bowler to join. Come bowl with
us for fellowship, fun, and easy
exercise. There is no long-term
commitment.
The league bowls every
Friday morning with practice
starting at 9:20 a.m. at
BowlAmerica (1101 Clopper
Road, Gaithersburg).
The cost for the three games
of bowling, the use of bowling
shoes and balls, and unlimited
cups of coffee is only $10. If you
are interested, please call Rita
(301-814-9196).
— Rita Mastrorocco
From left, front row, Richard Lederman, John Tremaine, and Susan Crawford.
Back row, Sylvia Bell, Natalie Brodsky, Marc Levin, Donna Leonard, Judy
McPhie, Peter McPhie, and Banning Ingram. Photo courtesy Donna Leonard
O
n Jan. 5, members
of the Leisure World
Pickleball Club traveled
to Longwood Community
Center in Brookeville, Md., to
participate in the launching of
their new pickleball program.
There were more than 50
participants, most of whom
were new to the game.
Four members of our
club were asked to play a
demonstration game for the
crowd, with commentary
by Helen White, USA
Pickleball Association district
ambassador. White and Sylvia
Bell, Montgomery County
ambassador, then gave
instruction to the new players on
one court, while the experienced
players used the remaining two
courts to enjoy playing the game.
Members of the Montgomery
County Department of
Recreation were pleased with
the turnout and are expecting
the program at Longwood to be
very successful.
— Donna Leonard
n Wednesday Night Chicago Bridge
Compiled by Doug Brasse (301-448-8708)
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.
December 23, 2015
First – Abigail Murton, Doug Brasse
Second – Virginia Pace, Joanne Bland
Third – Marc Levin, Betty Hollrah
December 30, 2015
First – Betty Hollrah, Marc Levin
Second – Ann Boland, Joe Boland
Third – Anna Pappas, Bob Bridgeman
Fourth – Virginia Pace, Barbara Bryant
n Friday Bridge
Compiled by Betti Goodman
December 18, 2015
First – Dick Riseberg
Second – Bob Stromberg
Third – Mort Rudo
Fourth – Len Bosin
n Thursday Afternoon
Ladies Bridge
Compiled by Jackie Harrell
January 7, 2016
First – Betti Goodman, 3,580
Second – Helen Hughes, 3,050
Third – Delores Shapiro,
2,980
n Chess Club
Napoleon Plays Chess
by Bernie Ascher
W
hat is Napoleon’s
first name? That is
a trick question. Of
course, Napoleon’s first name
is Napoleon. His last name
is Bonaparte. Ordinarily,
historic figures are referred to
by their last names—Hitler,
Stalin, Churchill, de Gaulle,
Obama, Putin, etc. Somehow
Napoleon is different. He made
quite a splash in history as
conqueror of most of Europe
and Emperor of France.
The French seem to have
mixed emotions about
Napoleon. They certainly
do not treat him as a hero.
There is no national holiday
to honor him. His likeness
does not appear on national
currency or postage stamps.
No grand boulevard or large
square is named after him—
only one narrow street, Rue
Bonaparte. Only two statues
commemorate Napoleon
in Paris: one beneath the
clock tower at Les Invalides
(a military hospital), the
other atop a column in Place
Vendôme.
Aside from his conquests,
he is known for creating
the foundation for much
of France’s legal and social
system. For instance, The
Napoleonic Code (established
in 1804) forbade privileges
based on birth, allowed
freedom of religion, and
specified that government
jobs should go to the most
qualified. The metric system
was also promoted and
spread by Napoleon. In
1806, Napoleon emancipated
Jews (as well as Protestants
in Catholic countries and
Catholics in Protestant
countries) from laws
restricting them to ghettos,
expanding their rights to
property, worship, and careers.
Those who view Napoleon in
a favorable light would argue
that he put an end to a period
of lawlessness and chaos in
France.
Critics, however, insist
that his ultimate legacy was
bankruptcy and territorial
losses for France, which
was weakened significantly
with respect to its rivals,
particularly England. Also,
Napoleon restored slavery in
France’s overseas colonies.
His wars caused millions of
military and civilian deaths in
France and Europe.
Napoleon was not really
French. Born in Corsica, where
the population was more
Italian than French, Napoleon
spoke French with a Corsican
accent, which made his troops
chuckle. He never mastered
the French language and was
a poor speller.
Moreover, his
original name
was really
Napoleone di
Buonaparte (an
Italian name).
Many
Frenchmen
resented his
extravagant
coronation in
Notre Dame
in December 1804, which
cost 8.5 million francs or
$8.5 million in today’s
money. After his disastrous
invasion of Russia, Napoleon
was forced to abdicate
and was banished to the
Mediterranean island of
Elba. (Remember the famous
palindrome: “Able was I ere
I saw Elba” (reads the same
backward and forward)?)
In March 1815, he escaped
from Elba and returned to
Paris, where he regained
supporters and reclaimed
his emperor title, Napoleon
I. However, in June 1815, he
was defeated at the Battle of
Waterloo, ending France’s
domination of Europe. He
abdicated for a second time
and was exiled to the remote
island of Saint Helena, in
the southern Atlantic Ocean,
where he died at age 52 on
May 5, 1821. He was buried
there until King Louis-Philippe
decided to have his body
exhumed and returned to Paris
in 1840.
Last year marked the 200th
anniversary of Napoleon’s
defeat at Waterloo, a town
with a current population of
about 29,000, strategically
located just 11 miles outside
Brussels. In June 2015, over
Chess Notes
On Wednesday, Jan. 27, the Chess Club is showing videos on
chess strategies by a grandmaster, beginning at 1 p.m. in the
Exercise Room at Clubhouse II. It is free and all are welcome.
France’s objections, Belgium
issued 70,000 €2.50 coins
commemorating the event.
The coins picture a monument
in Waterloo and battle lines in
1815, but contain no image of
Napoleon. Most of the coins
will be sold to collectors in
special plastic
bags priced at
€6. An EU rule
allows euro
zone countries
to unilaterally
issue coins
if they are in
an irregular
denomination.
Napoleon
was a chess
enthusiast,
although he was not a strong
player due to lack of adequate
time to devote to the game.
However, a chess opening is
named for him: “The Napoleon
Opening.”
You need not ride a horse,
wear a two-cornered hat, or
speak French with a Corsican
accent to play chess in Leisure
World. Residents play chess
as individuals, regardless of
national origin, race, religion,
or financial status, as in the
diagram on this page. In
this game, it is White’s turn
to move. White can mate
in one move. Do you see it?
The answer follows our usual
reminder.
The Chess Club meets in
Clubhouse II on Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday
between 1-4 p.m. Membership
is free and all are welcome.
For more information, call
Club President Bernie Ascher
at (301-598-8577). If you are a
homebound chess lover, please
call. Arrangements can be
made for a game in your home.
ANSWER: White Knight (at
g5) captures Black Pawn at f7!
Checkmate!
So, do not wait for a French
national holiday for Napoleon!
Do not wait for another defeat
at Waterloo! Do not wait for
French coins and stamps
commemorating Napoleon!
Play chess now!
n Tuesday & Friday Duplicate Bridge
Compiled by Ileana Eblighatian
Partnership necessary to play. Need a partner?
For Tuesday and Friday games call Palma Seeger (301-598-8505)
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
North-South
1. Martin Reed - Howard Tash
2. Diane Keiper - Nadyne Cheary
3. Mel Schloss - Arthur Podolsky
4. Temma Kanowith - Betty Hollrah
East-West
1. Susan Weiss - Sue Swift
2. Mary Lafferty - Doris Perschau
3. Doug Brasse - Merrill Stern
4. William Hudson - Elly Gotkin
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
North-South
1. Rosmarie Suitor - Thomas Leahy
2. Palma Seeger - Sylvia Stoff
3. Jerry Miller - Marlys Moholt
4. Lorraine Hegel - Lewis Gold
East-West
1. Gerald Lerner - Aaron Navarro
2. William Hudson - Elly Gotkin
3. Norman Salenger - Doris Perschau
4. Temma Kanowith - Ann Parrott
Friday, January 8, 2016
North-South
East-West
1. Leonard Taylor - Lillian Taylor
1. Sharon Strong - Beth Harper
2. Helen Montanaro - Catherine Davenport 2. Mildred Lieder - William Hudson
3. Mary Lafferty - Walter Lafferty
3. Abigail Murton - Douglas Brasse
4. Shirley Light - Mel Schloss
4. Howard Tash - Barry Tash
Sports, Games & Scoreboards In Brief
Bridge:
• Tuesday and Friday Duplicate Bridge games are at 7
p.m. 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 (301-598-1945).
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 (301-5989747) or Bill (301-598-7270). We look forward to seeing you.
Mah Jongg: Beginners wanted to learn Mah Jongg. Call
(301-598- 3438).
Pinochle Players: If you enjoy pinochle, please join us at
Clubhouse II on Monday evenings, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call us (301775-7238) or (240-669-8720).
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. Please feel free, at your leisure, to work on it.
Scrabble: Have Scrabble game; will travel to Clubhouse II,
Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. Call Arlyne (301-438-7442) if you are
interested in playing.
Duckpin Bowling: Join us for the Duckpin Mixed Bowling
League Mondays at 12:30 p.m. at White Oak Bowling Lanes
(11207 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring). We need bowlers
of all skill levels and will welcome you into our enthusiastic
group. We carpool regularly, so non-drivers need not stay away.
Call Grace White (301-438-7892), Bud Money (301-949-1599),
or Flora Wolf (301-598-5807) to join as a substitute or regular
bowler.
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]).
Leisure World Club Trips
Next deadline for trip submissions is Tuesday, Jan. 26
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 4 p.m.
on the Tuesday deadline. Due to space limitations, the Leisure World News reserves the right to edit or delete submissions. You may email your information
to [email protected].
Please Note: Member/Non-Member pricing is at the discretion of individual clubs.
Royal Caribbean Grandeur of the Seas –
Western Caribbean Cruise
Feb. 21-March 2, 2016
Take a no-fly cruise out of Baltimore with NA’AMAT, sailing to the Western
Caribbean on the Royal Caribbean Grandeur of the Seas for ten nights. Visit
Cozumel, Mexico; Grand Cayman; Falmouth, Jamaica; Labadee, Haiti. It’s
not too early to get the best cabins if you reserve now. Inside cabin $1459
per person double occupancy, Ocean View cabin $1688 per person double
occupancy. Price includes cruise fare, taxes, government fees, insurance and
gratuities. To reserve your cabin today, call Jill at (301-598-1599) or (301-8546600 x4). Questions? Call Trudy at (301-438-0016). Don’t forget; you will be
glad to get away from the cold in February. Passport required.
Delaware Park Casino
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Join the Going It Alone Club on a trip to the Delaware Park Casino, The
casino will $30 free play to all passengers showing a valid government issued
Id. The cost is $24 ($31 for non-members) and includes transportation and
driver gratuity. Bus leave Clubhouse II at 9 a.m. and returns at approximately
5 p.m. Sign up at 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays at SAL (Saturday Afternoon Live) in
Clubhouse II. No refunds after Feb. 9 unless replacement is made. For more
information, call Joe Parker at (301-598-3457).
Virginia Beach & More
May 22-25, 2016
Join the Going It Alone Club in a 4-day, 3-night trip to Virginia Beach
with visits to Fort Monroe Casemate Museum, Williamsburg Pottery and
shops at Merchant Square, Yankee Candle Village, Douglas MacArthur
Memorial and Center Mall, a guided tour of Norfolk Naval Base
(government picture Id required) and Hampton Roads Naval Museum.
And there will still be time to enjoy the beach and boardwalk. Cost is
$427 ($434 non-member) per person double (single $150 additional)
and includes 3 breakfasts, 3 dinners, oceanfront room, meal and driver
gratuities and hotel taxes. Deposit of $200 when reservation is made and
balance no later than April 1, 2016. Trip insurance is available. Contact
Joe Parker at (301-598-3457) or Sylvia Pachenker at (301-598-5325) for
more information and reservation.
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.
Visit Leisure World News at www.lwmc.com/lwnews
February 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:
Stress and the caregiver How to take care of yourself
February 16, 2-3 p.m.
Join professional care manager Susy Elder Murphy
for a discussion on dealing with the stress of
caregiving and how to practice good self-care.
FREE. Register by February 14.
Living Well Seminar:
Tackle the paperwork pileup
February 17, 7-8:15 p.m.
Get your paperwork in order for tax season, learn
maintenance strategies and clarify what you
should keep or toss. Light complimentary dinner
at 6:30 p.m. FREE. Register by February 15.
Alzheimer’s support group
February 17, 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. Register by February 15.
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Sandy Spring, MD 20860
301-260-2320
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Independent living
assisted living
rehabilitation
long-term care
memory support
Classes & SEMINARS
***Community Classes policy/procedure for inclement
weather: If Montgomery County Public Schools are closed, all classes
will automatically be cancelled. If there is a delayed school opening,
classes will be held at the discretion of the instructor.***
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–Great Decisions
2016, David Frager
and David Katz, a CLL
course: Foreign affairs
has implications for our
homeland. Dislocation of
peoples create humanitarian
and resource problems for
countries around our world
and our European allies. The
Leisure World Education
& Recreation Department
and the Center for Lifetime
Learning (CLL) are presenting
the 2016 Foreign Policy
Association’s (FPA’s) Great
Decisions series, including:
The Middle East; Rise of
ISIS; Future of Kurdistan;
Migration; The Koreas;
United Nations; Climate
Change; and Cuba and the
United States. The FPA text
is included in the price of
the course and is the basis
for course discussions, with
participation from attendees.
An FPA DVD with foreign
policy experts introduces each
session. The class leaders
are David Frager and David
Katz, residents of Leisure
World. Frager taught for three
years at the National Defense
University at the Department
of Defense. He has led Great
Decisions from 2010-present
and is the instructor for the
CLL Building America series.
Katz was a longtime Michigan
State professor. His academic
specialty is international
relations, modern history,
and political economy. Last
year he taught a CLL class
on international relations
theory, which led to many
lively discussions. Class meets
Thursdays, March 3-April 21,
2-3:30 p.m. Fee: $50 (one
person + 1 book); $75 (two
people + 1 book). Register
at: Clubhouse I.
the Center for Lifelong Learning
(CLL), visit (www.cllmd.com).
EXERCISE
NEW–Move to the Beat,
evenings: If you do not like
to exercise but know you
have to keep moving, this is
the class for you. If you are
coming home from work, this
is a perfect way to unwind.
Stretch, dance, and move
to familiar songs (singing
along is allowed). Nothing to
remember; just follow along.
However, you must keep
moving at a pace comfortable
to you. Grab a friend and join
Gerry and your neighbors as
they “Move to the Beat.” For
more information, call Gerry
(301-438-7452). Class meets
Tuesdays, Feb. 23-March
29, 6:15-7 p.m. Fee: $39.
Register at: Clubhouse II.
NEW–Stretch, Tone,
and Strength Training
for the Active Adult (9:15
am): Join our fun exercise
class utilizing a variety of
equipment for the active
adult. This dynamic strengthtraining class will develop a
body instilled with power and
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one that can move with ease
and confidence. Get stronger,
steadier, and more balanced
as you develop new body
awareness, flexibility, and
control of “usable strength.”
Weights, bands, and balls
are provided, and a mat
is recommended for some
floor work. Modification can
be made for the individual
exerciser and all are welcome
to join in the fun. The
instructor is Linda Ginsburg.
Note revised Monday dates.
Class meets Mondays, Feb.
1-March 28 (no class Feb.
15) and/or Thursdays, Feb.
4-March 24, 9:15-10:15 a.m.
Fee: $55, one day per
week, $85, two days.
Register at: Clubhouse I.
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.” Tap is 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, Jan. 28-March
3, 5:15-7 p.m. Fee: $45.
Register at: Clubhouse II.
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Leisure World News
OF MARYLAND
Calendar of EVENTS
Sunday, January 24
Clubhouse I
Have a Happy Day
Clubhouse II
10:15 a.m. Jewish Discussion Group
2:00 p.m. Olney Big Band Concert
7:00 p.m. Baby Boomers Group
Monday, January 25
Clubhouse I
9:15 a.m. Stretch & Tone Class
1:00 p.m. Paintbrush & Knife Class
2:00 p.m. LW Chorale
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
1:00 p.m. Chess Club
2:00 p.m. Chair Yoga Class
4:00 p.m. Ba Duan Class
6:00 p.m. Pickleball Club
Tuesday, January 26
Clubhouse I
9:30 a.m. Art Class/Any Medium
1:00 p.m. Watercolor Techniques
2:00 p.m. Book Club Network
7:00 p.m. Duplicate Bridge
Clubhouse II
9:30 a.m. Beg/Adv Tai Chi
10:00 a.m. Mac Users Club
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
Exercise Class
1:30 p.m. Comedy & Humor
6:15 p.m. Move to the Beat
7:00 p.m. Camera Club
Wednesday, January 27
Clubhouse I
9:00 a.m. Gentle Yoga Class
9:30 a.m. Express Yourself Art Class
11:00 a.m. Short Story Group
1:00 p.m. Oil/Acrylics Class
6:45 p.m. Chicago Bridge
Clubhouse II
1:00 p.m. Chess Club Video
1:00 p.m. Ping Pong Club
1:00 p.m. Aqua Fit Class
1:00 p.m. Stroke Support Group
3:00 p.m. German Conversation
Class
6:00 p.m. Senior Ballet Exercise
Class
Thursday, January 28
Clubhouse I
10:00 a.m. Painting for Everyone
12:30 p.m. Ladies Bridge
1:00 p.m. Oils/Acrylics Class
2:00 p.m. Black History Class
Clubhouse II
9:30 a.m. Beg/Adv Tai Chi Class
9:30 a.m. Quilters Group
Exercise Class
2:00 p.m. Chinese Mind-Body
Relaxation Class
5:15 p.m. Tap with Gerry
Friday, January 29
Clubhouse I
1:30 p.m. Watercolor/Any Level
2:00 p.m. JustUs Group Meeting
3:00 p.m. Hispanos de LW
7:00 p.m. Friday Duplicate Bridge
Clubhouse II
1:00 p.m. Zumba Gold Class
1:00 p.m. Friday Bridge Club
3:00 p.m. Conversational Yiddish Class
Saturday, January 30
Clubhouse I
10:00 a.m. Open Art Studio
Clubhouse II
8:30 a.m. Pickleball Club
9:15 a.m. JRLW Religious Services
2:30 p.m. Going It Alone Social
Sunday, January 31
Clubhouse I
2:00 p.m. Italian Club Meeting
Clubhouse II
2:00 p.m. Movie/Selma
Monday, February 1
Clubhouse I
1:00 p.m. CLL General Meeting
7:00 p.m. Bingo
Clubhouse II
10:00 a.m. Clipper Workshop
4:00 p.m. Ba Duan Exercise Class
Tuesday, February 2
Clubhouse I
9:00 a.m. Blood Pressure Testing
Clubhouse II
Exercise Class
1:30 p.m. Steve Friedman Program
6:15 p.m. Move to the Beat Class
Wednesday, February 3
Clubhouse I
9:00 a.m. Income Tax Service
12:30 p.m. NA’AMAT USA
Dial 301-598-1313
for recorded Daily Events
Meetings of the LWCC Board of Directors,
Executive Committee,
and Advisory Committees
50th Anniversary
History
History
Technology
February 3, 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse I February 1, 1:00 p.m., Clubhouse I
February 8, 1:00 p.m., Clubhouse I
Community Planning
February 1, 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse I
Insurance
January
25,
2:00
p.m., Sullivan Room
February 2, 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse I
Leisure World News
January
28, 10:00 a.m.,
Emergency Preparedness
Clubhouse
I
February 4, 1:30 p.m., Clubhouse I
January 25, 1:00 p.m., Clubhouse I February 1, 1:00 p.m., Clubhouse I
LWCC Board of Directors Executive Committee
January 26, 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse I
LWMC Executive Committee
February 12, 9:00 a.m., Sullivan Room
Meeting times and locations subject to change.
Leisure World Mutual Meetings
January 25
Montgomery Mutual Board
9:30 a.m., Clubhouse I
Mutual 17B Board
10:00 a.m., Party Room
Mutual 23 Board
Mutual 9 Board
10:00 a.m., Sullivan Room
January 26
Mutual 17A Board
2:00 p.m., Party Room
Mutual 21 Board
2:30 p.m., Party Room 3
January 27
Mutual 20B Board
9:00 a.m., Party Room 3
Mutual 19B Board
1:00 p.m., Sullivan Room
January 28
Mutual 10 Board
9:30 a.m., Sullivan Room
Mutual 20A Board
9:30 a.m., Party Room 1
Mutual 6C Board
9:30 a.m., Community Room
Mutual 27 Board
Mutual 26 Board
Mutual 24 Board
1:30 p.m., Community Room
February 2
Mutual 18 Board
Mutual 6B Board
2:00 p.m., Mutual
February 3
Mutual 8 Board
Mutual 22 Board
2:00 p.m. Clubhouse II
Meeting times and locations subject to change.
Clubhouse II
1:30 p.m. JRLW Movie
3:00 p.m. Conversational German Class
4:00 p.m. LWAAAC General Meeting
6:00 p.m. Senior Ballet Exercise Class
7:00 p.m. Fun & Fancy Theatre
Thursday, February 4
Clubhouse I
10:30 a.m. Essential Tremor Group
11:00 a.m. Writers Workshop
2:00 p.m. Black History Class
3:00 p.m. Stamp Club Meeting
Clubhouse II
10:00 a.m. Stitchers Group
Exercise Class
Relaxation Class
Friday, February 5
Clubhouse I
12:15 p.m. Kiwanis of LW
Clubhouse II
Saturday, February 6
Clubhouse I
10:00 a.m. ANG Group
Clubhouse II
9:15 a.m. JRLW Religious Service
Sunday, February 7
Clubhouse I
Have a Happy Day
Clubhouse II
2:00 p.m. Fireside Forum
Monday, February 8
Clubhouse I
10:30 a.m. Garden/Environmental Club
Meeting
7:00 p.m. Bingo
Clubhouse II
4:00 p.m. Ba Duan Class
Tuesday, February 9
Clubhouse I
1:00 p.m. Amateur Radio Club
7:00 p.m. Mardi Gras
Clubhouse II
Exercise Class
3:00 p.m. Parkinson’s Support Group
6:15 p.m. Move to the Beat Class
7:00 p.m. Camera Club
Clubhouse I
1:00 p.m. Low Vision Support Group
1:30 p.m. Patients’ Rights Meeting
2:00 p.m. LW Green Group
2:00 p.m. CLL Presentation
Red Hat Audiology
Audiology & Hearing Aid Services
Listen to the Laughter!
Not Sure About Hearing Aids?
Call us to schedule a free hearing
screening and hearing aid
demonstration.
Already Have Hearing Aids?
FREE
clean and check of
existing hearing aids.
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Dr. Gwyneth Newcomb
and Dr. Mary Adams
We are participating providers
with most insurance plans. Some
plans have hearing aid benefits.
Clinical Audiologists
301-438-3280
Website: redhataudiology.com
Leisure World Plaza
3804 International Drive, Silver Spring
Email: [email protected]
Clubhouse II
3:00 p.m. Conversational German
Clubhouse I
2:00 p.m. CLL Program
7:00 p.m. LW Democrats
Clubhouse II
9:30 a.m. Quilters Group
10:00 a.m. Mac Users Group
12:30 p.m. Men’s Bridge Group
Exercise Class
1:30 p.m. Gilbert & Sullivan Group
Relaxation Class
4:00 p.m. Model Train Club
Friday, February 12
Clubhouse I
10:00 a.m. Book Club Newtwork
Clubhouse II
10:00 a.m. Chinese Club of LW
10:00 a.m. Book Club Network
Clubhouse I
6:30 p.m. Sock Hop Party
8:00 p.m. Lions Club Program
Clubhouse II
9:15am Shabbat
12 p.m. Camera Club PSA
2:30 p.m. Going It Alone Bingo
3:00 p.m. Chinese Club Program
Sunday, February 14
Clubhouse I
10:15 a.m. Jewish War Vets
Clubhouse II
7:00 p.m. Baby Boomers Club
7:00 p.m. Mary Alouette/French Gypsy
Jazz
Monday, February 15
Clubhouse I
9:45 a.m. AARP Safe Drivers Class
1:30 p.m. Republican Club Meeting
2:00 p.m. NARFE Meeting
6:00 p.m. Lions Club Meeting
7:00 p.m. Bingo
Clubhouse II
9:00 a.m. Senior Sneakers
9:30 a.m. Open Computer Lab
10:00 a.m. Clipper Workshop
4:00 p.m. Ba Duan Exercise Class
Tuesday, February 16
Clubhouse I
9:00 a.m. Blood Pressure Testing
Clubhouse II
Exercise Class
1:30 p.m. Comedy & Humor Club
Clubhouse I
10:15 a.m. League of Women Voters
2:00 p.m. Hadassah Group
2:00 p.m. Woman’s Club New Member Tea
Clubhouse II
1:00 p.m. Chess Club Tournament
1:00 a.m. Aqua Fit Class
3:00 p.m. Conversational German
4:00 p.m. LWAAAC Black History
Program
7:00 p.m. Vegetarian Society Meeting
Clubhouse I
11:00 a.m. Writers Workshop
Clubhouse II
10:00 a.m. Stitchers Group
1:0 p.m. Movie/The Longest Ride
Exercise Class
Relaxation Class
Friday, February 19
Clubhouse I
12:15 p.m. Kiwanis of LW
Clubhouse II
10:00 a.m. Chinese Club Meeting
Clubhouse I
Clubhouse II
9:15am JRLW Religious Service
To All Leisure World
Residents:
2016 is Here!
Renovations to your restaurants have
begun and we would like to take a
moment to explain what is happening.
Stayed tuned for
information in the next
few weeks about…
The Stein and Terrace Rooms closed
on Jan. 5. We are open and operating
in the Cascade Bistro location. Same
hours. Same menu. Same services.
The Stein Room is expected to reopen
around Jan. 25. The Terrace Room
renovations will take a few more
months.
When the renovations are complete,
the Terrace Room will reopen and
renovations will begin to create
the New Cascade Bistro, which is
expected to open in Fall 2016.
Please bear with us throughout the
renovation process. It may be difficult
at times, but when it is all said and
done, the result will be great for
everyone.
Many Thanks,
Ed and Spiro
Valentine’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day
Easter
&
Mother’s Day
We look forward to you
celebrating all of these
holidays here with us...
We look forward to
another great year
serving the residents of
Leisure World!
The Cascade Bistro
Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sunday 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
301-598-1330
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
ESTATES WANTED – KENSINGTON
Antique Village. We buy items or estates
for immediate cash. 35 years experience.
Call Georgina (240-645-9029).
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
(301-384-3198), ([email protected]).
FOR SALE
FOUR CEMETERY PLOTS available
in Block 4 of King David Memorial
Garden in Falls Church, Va., at $3,000
each. Discounted to $2,700 each if two
are purchased and to $2,550 each if all
four are purchased. With the purchase
of four, a garden can be added through
cemetery management. Exact location
is Block 5, Site 1, 2, 3, 4, Lots 235 (240355-5339)
PIANO – BOSTON (MODEL GP178)
Baby Grand. Gorgeous, like new, gloss
ebony finish. Recently tuned. Plays
beautifully. $10,000. Call Sara at (301598-2734) between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.,
Sunday-Thursday.
FOUR MICHELIN ENERGY 205-65-16
All Season tires for 2012 through 2016
Camry LE and others. Used only 2,033
miles (have documentation) $260 for
set. LW resident; call (240-899-1339).
TABLE, ROUND, 4 feet faux marble
laminate, wrought iron base. Includes 4
upholstered chairs. Only $95. Call (301384-4026).
CIVIL WAR BOOK COLLECTION: 33
hard back books, $5 each; 16 paperback
books, $3 each; 9 small booklets, $1
each; 21 magazines, 50 cents each.
Contact Claudia Anessi (240-833-8660).
2006 MERCEDES BENZ S430, 4-door,
sport package, AMG wheels, silver/
charcoal leather, sunroof. Like new. MD
inspected. ONLY 15,900 miles. $28,000.
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
(301-325-1973).
2006 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GLS, 4-door
hatchback. Loaded. Like new. MD
inspected. Only 7,800 miles. $6,900.
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).
“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 (240-533-6599).
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY CARE.
GNA, certified nursing assistant. Light
housekeeping, medication reminder,
companionship, run errands. Call
Christina, 240-330-3058/240-4215664.
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? 2015 has been a
super year for Real Estate! Inventory
remains low. Days on the market
remain less than two months! Prices
are creeping up. Please call for specific
stats on your property. I have sold
more community properties in the first
seven months of 2015 than in any other
year over the same time period. June
and July were extremely busy with 12
of my deals going to settlement. I’ve
loved living in our community for over
10 years. Meet me at the Plaza office or
our satellite office in the Leisure World
Admin. Building. I know all the floor
plans and how to price them! I love to
list…especially close to home! My color
brochures, multiple websites, staging
techniques and new visual property
tours display your home and community
at its best. My weekly reports detailing
web hits, showings, & competing
properties keep you updated. Call for
a free competitive market analysis.
References available. Sue Heyman, Top
1% of Agents Nationwide, Senior & Relo
Specialist, 301-580-5556.
REAL ESTATE FOR RENT
TURNBERRY COURTS, BLDG. 3, Highrise condo unit available, first floor
with second floor view overlooking golf
course. 1 bedroom, 1 bath, open floor
plan. $1,500/mo. Available February
2016. (240-558-4132).
TURNBERRY COURTS, Lovely garden
apartment condo overlooking park
and golf course. 2nd floor unit with
ground level walkout sunroom terrace.
2 bedroom, 2 full bath, garage space.
Newly painted and carpeted. $1,800/mo.
Currently available. (240-286-2085)
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, dependable caregivers for
FT/PT or Live-in. Flat rate for live-in
care. Low rates, no deposit required.
Call (301-490-1146).
ELDERLY CARE: Over 10 years
experience. Great reference. Available
for long days or nights. Can drive.
Leisure World resident. (240-461-2188).
ROCK OF AGES Healthcare Services
has well-trained, experienced, respectful
and trustworthy caregivers. We conduct
background checks and offer very
reasonable rates. Call (301-257-2314) for
a free home assessment and details.
CNA/GNA with more than 10 years
experience and have worked in nursing
home, assisted living and home care.
I do duties like personal hygiene, light
housekeeping, laundry, shopping, meal
preparation, bathing, dressing errands
and transportation to appointments and
medication reminders. I am a Filipina,
U.S. citizen, can drive and with own
care. Honest, dependable, loving and
hard worker with excellent references.
Please call (240-643-3392 cell), (301926-2547 home).
CERTIFIED CNA, CPR. Also certified
for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s dementia
clients. My duties are: provide
personal hygiene, bathing & dressing,
housekeeping, laundry, all doctor’s
appointments, shopping, meal
preparation, medication reminder,
driving. I’m an honest, hard working,
dependable, loving, caring person.
Looking for live-in or –out, night or
days. Excellent reference. Please call
Jeslyn at (301-366-4254).
CNA – AVAILABLE ANYTIME. Also
live-in. 25 years experience. Reliable,
drive. Call 240-354-5372 or 301-3060073.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT,
boned/insured. Private drive for seniors
only. Experienced & good references.
Own reliable care (Nissan 2014).
Errands, companionship, doctors’
appointments, light housekeeping and
personal care. Florence (202-422-9280).
CNA, CPR, FIRST AID. Very
dependable, hardworking, patient and
punctual. 7 days, anytime or live-in.
Companionship, light housekeeping &
errands. Own transportation. (240-5107125).
GNA, CNA, CPR. Looking for full-time
night shift. Am loving, caring person,
providing quality care and trustworthy,
honest, compassionate to the elderly
and seniors. Please call Ruth (240-5059108).
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
with 15 years experience looking for fulltime/part-time, private duty position.
Will provide daily hygiene, light
housekeeping, doctors’ appointments
and prepare meals. Highly
recommended. Call (240-481-1891).
CNA WITH 15 YEARS experience
looking for live-in or live-out work in
LW. Most times. Call Evelyn (301-2192226).
EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER with 12
years experience looking for nights.
Reference upon request. Carol (240501-7896).
CNA/GNA 16 years experience, CPR
and First Aid. Have worked in a nursing
home for 16 years, plus assisted living.
I perform duties like housekeeping,
laundry, shopping, meal preparation,
doctor appointments, bathing and
grooming. (240-601-6807)
CNA SEEKING elderly care work. Own
car. Loving, caring, 25 years experience.
Good reference. Would like to work the
night shift. Some hours at daytime as
well. Call (301-357-3500).
CNA/CMT – OVER 16 years of
experience. Very dependable. Excellent
references in LW. Have car. Light
cooking, doctor’s appts., errands,
grocery shopping. Hospice patients are
welcome. Call Ana (240-491-8978, 301622-6633).
LICENSED CNA. Reliable and loving,
caring person providing quality and
affordable care. Day or night, 2-4 hours.
Call Neema (240-687-7471)
AIDE ASSIST & CARE “Caring for
Today for a Brighter Tomorrow.”
Licensed CNA, CMT, CPR/first aid, food
handlers. Services: companionship,
errands, dr. appts, cooking, cleaning and
everyday care. No job is too big or too
small. Please call for further details and
pricing. (240-573-6184) E. Scott
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT/
CPR. Quality care, patient, dependable,
caring and respectful. Experience with
Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and dementia.
Great references. Please call Hyacinth.
(240-383-9548)
PRIVATE HOME CARE ~ Experienced
male caregiver looking for 24/7 private
duty. Reliable, trustworthy, caring
and willing to travel. Many years of
experience with stroke, Alzheimer’s and
dementia patients. Clean driving record.
Excellent references from local family.
Call Albert at (1-973-704-0228). For
reference, contact Kathy at (301-5701522).
CNA CAREGIVER to help with
showering, laundry, house cleaning,
doctors appointments, shopping. From
1 hour up. Contact Lucy (240-938-1806)
(240-802-9071)
NURSING ASSISTANT caregiver
available. Licensed in D.C. Reliable at all
times. Ready to work. Live-in or –out.
Private duty. Call Enid (202-779-8269)
or (202-642-8207).
ULTIMATE HEALTHCARE. Insured,
bonded. Hires caring caregivers. Our
goal is patient’s satisfaction. We conduct
background checks on all caregivers.
FT/PT/Live-in. Rates negotiable. Light
housekeeping, medication reminder,
errands. (770-355-4668)
LICENSED AND RELIABLE caregiver.
CNA/GNA with 5 years eldercare
experience is available for FT/PT work.
Provides quality services in personal
hygiene, light housekeeping, medication
reminder and errands. Please call
Zewditu (240-722-7967).
CNA, 20 years experience. Excellent
reference. Trustworthy, living and
caring. Available from 2-8 p.m. MondayFriday. Please call Mary (240-224-7533)
or cell (240-899-3966).
Eyre Leisure World Travel
Travel & Tour Department
301-598-1599
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30 AM-2:00 PM
Reservations can be made Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM-5 PM by calling 301-854-6600 #4
Eyre at Leisure World Travel Office, located in Clubhouse I, is a department of Eyre Bus, Tour & Travel. We offer a full service travel agency that specializes in airline
reservations, cruises, group tours, vacation packages, hotel accommodations and auto rental. We have been providing “Excellence in Travel for 60 Years”.
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
SPOTLIGHT ON...
Brunch & the Basilica – Sun., Feb. 7
10:15 am-4:15 pm – $85.00 per person
Branson fly/drive - May 16-20
Book by March 15 and save $50.00 per person
At the Mad Hatter, enjoy a leisurely brunch with complimentary mimosas and champagne before
a guided tour of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Lunch, guided
tour and motorcoach included.
BOOK NOW!!!
Rodin at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Mon.,
March 7 – 7:45 am-7:15 pm – $107.00 per person
Just added
Georgetown House Tour DC
Sat., April 23 – 10:00 am-6:00 pm – $95.00 per person
Audio Tour of this exhibit and lunch in the Marble Hall included.
Philadelphia Flower Show – Thurs., March 10
8:00 am-7:45 pm – $84.00 per person
The Flower Show ticket allows you to leave and return to the Flower Show. Across from the
Pennsylvania Convention Center, you may also visit the Reading Terminal Market. This fabulous
food emporium includes 80 merchants and a multitude of food options. Admission to Flower
Show and motorcoach transportation included.
Draper’s and Damon’s Shopping Trip – Wed., March 23
10:00 am-3:00 pm – $35.00 per person
The always popular Georgetown House Tour gives you the opportunity to tour 8-10 homes in one
of the city’s most exclusive neighborhoods. Parish tea included.
Springfest in Ocean City Maryland – Sat., May 7
7:45 am-9:00 pm – $60.00 per person
Held at the Ocean City Inlet, this event is enjoyed by the whole family with unique arts and crafts
under four huge big top tents plus a variety of delicious food including Eastern Shore favorites.
Nationally known and regionally popular entertainers highlight the fun. All the entertainment
with the exception of the headline acts. Transportation only.
mulTi-Day moTorCoaCh Trips
Come pick out your Spring wardrobe! Light Lunch provided by Drapers & Damon’s. 20 percent
off all purchases made in store.
Spring Fling to Myrtle Beach – March 13-17
Baseball Hall of Fame – June 25-27
Niagara Falls- June 26-29
Cape Cod – July 17-21
Mackinac Island – Aug. 21-26
Long Island – Sept. 18-21
Memphis Fly/Drive – NEW DATES: Oct. 17-20
9/11 Memorial and Museum Trip New York
Sat., March 26 – 6:45 am-11:45 pm – $120.00 per person
Explore the Museum and Memorial and finish out the day with a $10.00 gift card for dinner at
the Cracker Barrel.
"My Fair Lady" at Riverside Theater – Wed., April 6
9:45 am-6:30 pm – $109.00 per person
Trip includes: Meal and Show.
Cherry Blossom Tour Washington, D.C. – Fri., April 8
9:45 am-3:00 pm – $75.00 per person
Tour stops at WWII Memorial, FDR and MLK Memorial-option to get off and walk or stay on the
coach. Lunch will be at Tony’s and Joe’s Seafood-included.
"Swing Time the Musical" – Sat., April 9
10:45 am-5:30 pm – $112.00 per person
Lunch prior to show at Carmine’s. This vibrant musical revue presents three men and three
women working together to put on their live, big-band war bond drive radio broadcast. Show is
at the Naval Heritage Center in Washington, D.C. Trip includes: Lunch, show and transportation.
Cherry Blossom Tour Washington DC – Mon., April 11
9:45 am-3:00 pm – $75.00 per person
Tour stops at the WWII Memorial, FDR and MLK Memorial-option to get off and walk or stay on
the coach. Lunch at Tony and Joes Seafood.
Back by Request: Odyssey Cherry Blossom Luncheon Cruise
Mon., April 11 – 9:15 am-3:00 pm – $99.00 per person
Sail down the Tidal Basin on the Odyssey. Luncheon Cruise.
Rossmoor Women’s Club – Covered Bridges of Frederick
County – Wed., April 13 – 8:30 am-3:00 pm – $85.00 per person
Travel
Tulip Time on the Romantic Rhine and Mosel River Cruise
April 1-11
Canyon Country – Fly/Drive – April 7-15
Pacific Northwest’s Coastal Treasures – May 29-June 6
Seven Wonders of Oregon – July 8-16
Inspiring Iceland – Aug. 14-22
Cruises
ouT of
balTimore
Grandeur of the Seas - Canada & New England – May 26
9 nights
Grandeur of the Seas- Bermuda & Bahamas – July 7
9 nights
We can book any cruise line anywhere you want to cruise.
Guided tour of the Covered Bridges and lunch included at Dutch’s Daughter. For more details
call and reserve your spot!
Casino Trips
Picasso at the Barnes Foundation, PA – Wed., April 13
7:50 am-7:30 pm – $99.00 per person
Hollywood Casino Charles Town, WV – Fri., Feb. 26, 2016
10:00a-5:30p $38.00 per person
“NEW” Tanger Outlets Rehoboth, DE – Wed., April 20
8:00 am-8:00 pm – $55.00 per person
Harrington’s Casino and Raceway – Thursday, March 17
8:00 am-5:45 pm – $48.00 per person
Includes: 15.00 slot play from Casino.
Trip includes: admission to the exhibit and transportation.
The Tanger Outlets in Rehoboth offer outlet shopping where you can find great savings and
NO SALES TAX! Transportation only.
(all Trips
Easy Walking
*Slot play and promotions come directly from the casino and subject to change.*
DeparT from
Some trips require a certain amount of walking. The shoe symbol
Key:
Includes: $15.00 slot play and $7.00 credit towards the buffet
Clubhouse ii)
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.
CNA/GNA & MED TECH, CPR and first
aid with more than 15 years experience
working with patients with dementia,
Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, diabetes,
amputated patients, ostomy and ped
care, catheter care. Call Reine at (202390-7707).
CNA AND MEDICAL TECHNICIAN. I
have two years of experience and I have
worked in an assisted living facility and
as in private duty. I have worked with
elderly people and do my best to meet
their expectations. As well, I have CPR
and first aid. Call Jeanne at (202-7510324).
CNA with CPR, FIRST AID. I
have been a nursing assistant for
almost 18 years. I have worked with
Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s
patients performing in patient care,
bathing, grooming, medical reminders,
transportation, cooking, light
housekeeping. Please call Felicite (240543-4746).
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
with 16 years experience. Excellent
references, bonded and have a reliable
car. I am seeking a day or night shift
position. Please call Barbara (240-4263661).
CNA, MED TECHNICIAN, CPR, first
aid. Have worked with the elderly for 22
years in France, Spain and the United
States. Have worked in nursing homes,
assisted living, group homes and in
private duty settings. Have experience
working with dementia, Alzheimer’s,
Parkinson’s, ostomy and ped care,
diabetes care and amputated patients.
I am a positive, passionate person. My
goal has always been to impact people’s
lives and their family, too. I am a caring,
loving person. My passion is my job. I
love what I do in my life to take good
care of people. I speak French, Spanish
and English. (240-552-1787) (240-4777860).
HOME MAID SERVICES: Providing
30 years of home cleaning. Insured,
bonded, and a member of the Better
Business Bureau. All supplies and
equipment provided. Referenced
available. Please call (301-963-5626)
vet appointments. All pets welcome.
I am a semi-retired Doctor, Leisure
World Resident and dog, cat, bird lover.
Bonded, insured, reasonable rates and
outstanding Leisure World references.
Call Carl, 410-499-9362.
HOUSE CLEANING. Kind and honest.
Good references from Leisure World.
Experienced, great work. I clean
bathrooms; kitchens; dust, mop and
vacuum rooms, office, den condos or
apartments. I also provide additional
services as you might need. Please call
Ivone (240-476-2574)
CLASS AUTO DETAILING. When Class
Auto Detailing comes to you, your car
is treated with care and a gentle hand
wash. Depending on your needs, I offer
many detailing services. Exterior wash
$30; wash & clean interior $50; and
wash & wax $100. Available seven days
a week to fit your schedule. Wayne
Randolph (240-883-8140).
GLORIA’S HOUSECLEANING
SERVICE. Good references, years of
experience. Weekly, bi-weekly or any
time. Call me at (301-651-5652).
10 YEARS OF EXPEREINCE! Good
references. We use environmentally
friendly products. Insured and bonded.
We can discuss rates and cleaning
frequency. The cleaning you want
guaranteed or your money back! Call
Yliana (240-604-1526).
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)
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
(301-762-2570). ComputerTutor
ALTERATIONS - 28 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).
A+ COMPUTER SERVICES. Free inhouse 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.
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.
LOCKSMITH. Anti-theft lock & alarm
knobs, deadbolts repaired, replaced,
installed. Keys made for vintage
furniture; keys cut by code. 10%
discount LW residents. MD Locksmith
Lic. #219. (301-871-1859) Emergency
auto lockout, (240-671-9433) – 24/7
HOUSE CLEANING – PROUDLY
serving the Leisure World community.
Quality service at affordable rates,
weekly, bi-weekly, monthly intervals
available. Please call CC for free
estimate. (301-253-0544).
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. (240286-5854), ([email protected]).
HOUSECLEANING – Sara (240-4772104) 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.
NOBODY CAN BEAT MY PRICES! –
Carpet stretching. Handyman services.
Ten plus years working in LW. Good
references. Small jobs welcome. Call
now! Jesse Morales (301-747-5054).
GENERAL SERVICES
ALICIA’S CLEANING Services – Good
references. Good rate. Once a week or
every two weeks. (240-286-3807).
R & G CLEANING SERVICES –Small,
family-owned business catering to you
and your household needs. Friendly,
reliable and trustworthy with many
years of experience. Reasonable
rates and flexible hours. Licensed
and insured. Help with household
organization. Free estimate with
appointment. Call (301-442-5032).
SEMPERFI, LLC – Paint, drywall.
Discount for veterans and seniors.
Reference available. Sam (240-2740929) MHIC Lic. #132655
DAHLSTROM SENIOR SUPPORT
SERVICES. Assistance with Senior
Care and the Care of Senior’s Pets.
Transportation for appointments,
dialysis, grocery shopping, etc. 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/
NEW DRIVER! Leisure World resident.
New 4-door car. Local and airports.
Daytime preferred. Reasonable rates.
Call Don (301-221-4045) day or evening.
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 they can be
easily shared with friends and family. Once they’re scanned, I can bring your
photos to life in a memorable DVD
slideshow that will make a creative and
unique gift for any occasion. Call Kim
at Virtual Computer Services (301-4383140).
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZING
Downsizing or need help with Clutter
Control? For professional organizing
services contact Sandy at (202-4868901) or ([email protected]). I
specialize in offices, but organize closets,
kitchens, garages and more.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZING
Experienced organizer can help with
downsizing in preparation for a move, as
well as staging and even packing. Other
services include organizing kitchens,
bedrooms, closets and more, controlling
paper clutter and space planning.
Contact Jeanne at (202-256-9618) or
DAUMIT DANCE STUDIO! After
decades of teaching and performing at
D.C.’s renowned Daumit Dance Studio…
for Ballroom, Latin and Swing, whether
a beginner or a bit rusty. For in-home
lessons, call Leisure World resident Ron
Daumit (240-669-7330).
PET SITTER – Walk dogs. Sit cats (food,
water, litter). Reasonable rates. 3 years
experience. LW resident. Will also serve
clients outside of LW. Call Mary Beth
(240-558-4013).
WRITING/EDITING SERVICES: Want
help writing your memoir, drafting
an obituary, or editing reports or
dissertations? Get professional editorial
assistance at reasonable prices. Contact
Joan Guberman (301-598-7240) or
CROCHETING ISN’T JUST FOR
GEEZERS and old maids! Learn a super
fun new hobby! Call Randi Virts for
lessons. All the kids are doing it ;-) (301598-7509) or email ([email protected])
Trust me - You won’t be sorry!
HELP WANTED
SUBSTITUTE ACTIVITY BUS DRIVER
needed for private K-8 school. Current
driver’s license with clean driving record
required. Must be available between
7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Typically 3-4 trips
per month during the school year (Sept.May). Pay is $15/hour. Please contact
David Houser at (301-774-6804 ext.
150) or ( [email protected]) for
more information.
DRS. ISAACSON & BERZIN LLC/DC
Derm Docs, Cosmetic Dermatology Washington DC. Part-time Receptionist
needed for upscale Medical/Cosmetic
Dermatology office. Hours - Mon-Fri
7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. (days to be determined)
MUST: Computer proficient; type a
minimum of 45 WPM; answer multi
phone line system for extremely fast
paced practice; multi-tasking is a must;
proficient with Microsoft Office (or Excel
and Word); stable employment history
required, and references; professional
appearance; articulate; punctual; detail
oriented; highly organized; positive
attitude, outgoing, courteous, team
player. DUTIES: The receptionist will
be responsible for, but not limited to the
following: Answering phones; Greeting
patients; Schedule appointments;
Update patients medical record; Check
patients in/out and collect any money
due; Pull and file patients medical
charts; Customer service; Contribute to
team effort through willingness to be
flexible and help where needed; Selling
cosmeceuticals; Answer basic questions
on office procedures. Paid parking or
equivalent for public transportation. Fax
resume (202-775-1857) or email - info@
dcdermdocs.com.
PART-TIME RN. Great job for
retiree! Work approximately 8-10
hours/week; set your own hours. Must
be licensed in MD. Send resume to
[email protected].
ADMIN ASSISTANT. Great job for
retiree! Work 5 hours per day/2 days
per week. Office by beltway in Silver
Spring. Send resume to patty.mascari@
homeinstead.com.
UPCOMING EVENTS
BEATLEMANIA AGAIN! A tribute
concert! Saturday, Jan. 23 at 7:45 p.m.,
Berman Hebrew Academy, 13300
Arctic Ave, Rockville MD. Tickets $18
in advance, $20 at the door. http://
bermanbeatles.eventbrite.com.
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 (301325-1973).
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. Call Dave (240-464-0958) or
email ([email protected]).
WANTED: FIREARM COLLECTIONS,
one piece or one hundred, licensed local
dealer will come to you. Contact Richard
Thornley at (301-253-0425).
CASH FOR RUGS: oriental rugs, new
or old, any condition. Also interested in
machine made rugs: Karastan, shag, etc.
(301-520-0755).
ESTATES PURCHASED; whole
apartment contents, whole house
contents, storage lockers. Buy out/clean
up. Gary – (301-520-0755).
Leisure
World News
Stan Moffson
®
#1 In LISTINGS In Leisure World®
Authorized Leisure World® Specialist
COMING SOON
“Q” Model-Overlook-$420K
2 BR, 2 BA + library/den,
1520 sq. ft. Very sought after
model, table space kitchen, sep.
laundry room, golf course view,
garage space included.
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“J” Model-Fairways-$189K
2 BR, 2 BA, 1317 sq. ft. Freshly
painted, new carpet, garage
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“A” Model-Fairways-$120K
1 BR, 1 BA, 850 sq. ft. Pristine
condition, freshly painted,
upgraded carpet, ceramic tiles
in foyer and enclosed balcony.
HVAC 5 yrs. old. Close to elevator.
“F” Model - Greens -TBd
2 BR, 2 BA, 1115 sq. ft. Freshly
painted, new carpet, updated
kitchen and garage parking.
“Hampton” Model- $87,500
2 BR, 1 BA, 1200 sq. ft. Renovated
completed. Must see!
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“EE” Model-Creekside-$269K
2 BR, 2 BA, 1260 sq. ft. Many extras
& upgrades, must see
to appreciates.
“raleigh” Model - $81K
1 BR, 1 BA, 990 sq. ft. Updated.
Must see to appreciate.
 K Model-Greens-$269K
2 BR, 2 BA, 1480 sq. ft. Den/
library, freshly painted, new carpet,
garage spc. included, storage rm.
“Blair” Model-TBd
1 BR, 1 BA, 800 sq. ft. No steps,
freshly painted, Montgomery
Mutual renovations completed.
“E” Model -Villa Cortese-TBd
2 BR, 2 BA, 1350 sq. ft. Garage.
“S” Model - Fairways -TBd 
2 BR, 2 BA, 1460 sq. ft. Den/library,
garage space.
Experience for yourself why Stan is #1 in Leisure World®
Call 301-928-3463 and List with Stan Now!
Office: 301-681-0550 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.stanmoffson.com
IFS Listing Template: East Coast
You're Invited to
our Open House!
SATURDAY, JANUARY 30TH
10AM - 12PM. RSVP: 301-438-6607
Bedford Court is a Continuing Care Retirement
Community that provides the lifestyle you
deserve.Tour our community and beautiful
apartments. Chat with a resident as you enjoy
refreshments. We look forward to seeing you!
VISIT US TODAY.
Call us at 301-438-6607
• Restaurant style dining program
• Housekeeping, Laundry service for linens,
Transportation, Emergency services and more!
• Onsite services such as physical therapy
• An array of social events
• 1 & 2 Bedroom apartment styles available
Bedford Court
Elena Price
3701 International Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20906 | 301-598-2900
[email protected] | BedfordCourtSeniorLiving.com
©2014 Sunrise Senior Living, Inc.

January 22, 2016

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