OF MARYLAND New Residents Meet, Greet and Ask Questions

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Leisure World News
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OF MARYLAND
Special Transit Report New Residents Meet,
Greet and Ask Questions
April 3, 2015 • Published Twice a Month
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For those who want to use public
transportation and learn about
LEISURE
available senior services in the
WORLD
area, the March 13 Transit Fair
Transit Fair
provided a wide selection of
resources and helpful information.
If you were unable to attend,
or you want more insight about
Metrobus, Metrorail, as well as
government and nonprofit transportation and senior services,
read the special coverage featured inside. See pages 17-20.
n Center for Lifelong Learning
From Jiffy to Digital –
A Life of Photography
by Arthur N. Popper
F
INSIDE THIS EDITION
red Shapiro is well known
around Leisure World for
his numerous contributions
to the good of the community.
He has served on boards,
chaired committees, and led
various groups. Shapiro has also
taught courses for the Center
for Lifelong Learning (www.
cllmd.com), where he currently
serves as president. One of the
things that Shapiro likes most to
teach is his long-time hobby—
photography. Therefore, in
considering how to profile him,
I decided it would be interesting
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hen asked who had
traveled the farthest to
move to Leisure World,
new residents from Indiana,
Florida and Long Island, New
York, raised their hands. More
than 70 people gathered in the
Crystal Ballroom on March 19 for
the latest new resident forum and
the chance to learn more about
their new 610-acre community.
Wine and cheese was served
and information about various
services and amenities at Leisure
World was available. General
Manager Kevin Flannery
hosted the residents and Anna
Alvarez, Director of Operations,
MedStar Ambulatory Services,
also addressed the group briefly.
Representatives from security,
maintenance, social services, the
restaurants and catering, the golf
course, and the fitness center,
were among those on hand to
answer questions.
Flannery welcomed the
attendees and presented a
primer on the governance and
community structure of Leisure
World and an overview of the
Facilities Enhancement Plan and
fiber optic installation.
When the floor was opened
up for questions, many were
forthcoming. Subjects ranged
from high-rise parking issues, the
deer population, poor cell phone
reception and clarification about
the after-hours availability of
maintenance. Questions about
uneven gate security with regard
Out to Lunch at Full Key in Wheaton......... 3
Clubs, Groups & Organizations............... 26
Governance & Information........................ 4
Library News.......................................... 26
Residents’ Forum..................................... 6
Club Trips Listing.................................... 30
Selections from Rossmoor Art Guild......... 8
Sports, Games & Scoreboards............... 46
Health & Fitness.................................... 10
Classes & Seminars............................... 50
Facts About Pneumonia and
New Vaccine.......................................... 12
Activities & Notices................................ 53
Special Transit Report............................ 17
Events & Entertainment......................... 22
Calendar of Events................................. 55
Classifieds............................................. 59
to admitting visitors and the fact
that anyone could ride Metrobus
onto the premises were also
raised.
One new resident complained
that at his building people weren’t
picking up after their dogs and
were also smoking near the
building entrance. Flannery
informed him that both actions
violated mutual rules and that
he should contact his property
manager regarding the issues.
Another mentioned problems
with mail delivery and he was
referred to the local post office to
resolve the matter.
Upgrading the fitness center
(an FEP project), the availability
of walking and jogging paths in
the community, and the policy
regarding walking on the golf
course when it is closed, were
also discussed. (The Foundation
for Leisure World has developed
a guide to walking paths in the
community. Copies are available
in the E&R offices in Clubhouse I
and II.)
These queries about getting fit
and heading outdoors prompted
another attendee to ask, “When
does the golf course open?” To
which Flannery responded, “It
just opened last Monday.”
When the program concluded,
new residents visited with one
another and lines formed at the
information tables. New resident
forums are held quarterly. The
next gathering is planned for
June.
— Leisure World News
BSO Atlantic String
Quartet
The Foundation of Leisure
World is presenting a trio
of Baltimore Symphony
Orchestra events.
The first features the
Atlantic String Quartet
on April 27.
See page 23
A Life of Photography
from page 1
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to find out how and why he got
so involved with photography.
Shapiro’s interest started as
a child (a few years ago!) when
he was living in New York City
and his aunt gave him a Kodak
Jiffy camera. While he loved
taking pictures, his ability to do
so was limited due to the cost
of purchasing film and getting
it processed. This changed a bit
when Shapiro visited another aunt
whose neighbor was a professional
photographer. Shapiro befriended
the photographer’s son who taught
him how to process film, use an
enlarger, and print photographs.
While in high school, Shapiro
started using a 35mm camera,
which his cousin had “liberated”
from the Nazis. By then,
Shapiro had his own darkroom
equipment, which meant closing
up the kitchen to enlarge and
print pictures. He worked
mostly with 35mm film. Later
on, while serving in the U.S.
Army in Germany, he upgraded
his cameras by adding a Kodak
Retina and an Exakta single lens
reflex camera.
Shapiro continued to
do amateur photography
throughout his working career
as a management consultant
focusing on environmental
regulations and compliance.
However, he never sold
photos until the month before
he and his wife moved to
Leisure World. Shapiro sent
A very friendly goat spotted on a farm during a tour of Amish country in
Lancaster, Pa. Photo by Fred Shapiro
a photograph he had taken
in New Zealand to the travel
section of Newsday, the Long
Island paper, and it was
accepted and printed.
Moving to Leisure World
opened a whole new world
in photography for Shapiro.
He became a member of the
Camera Club, and this got
him involved in competitions
at Leisure World and in the
greater community.
Early on, Shapiro sent a
photo taken in the Ukraine to
the Washington Post Travel
competition and was awarded
with a half page featuring his
image of people waiting in the
train station. The judges said,
“…you can read a story in every
person’s face in the photo.” Over the years, Shapiro has
won a number of awards for
photography at Leisure World
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and he has also served as the
official photographer for the
Democratic Club and other
organizations in this community.
Of course, these days, film is
long gone and Shapiro is heavily
involved in digital photography.
Over the past several years,
he has taught courses on this
medium at Leisure World. When
he teaches, Shapiro’s aim is to
help residents improve their
vision of what makes a good
photograph and how to use the
advantages of the digital camera
to make their vision a reality.
Interestingly, Shapiro points
out that, “…the digital camera
is no more than the box camera
we all had as kids, only it has
a brain that we have to learn
how to use. The important
thing to keep in mind when
taking a picture is that it
captures a moment that you
want to remember. What you
do to compose that picture is
more critical than the technical
aspects of the camera.”
Shapiro’s philosophy is not to
teach how to win competitions,
but how to capture memories
in a way that emphasizes the
experience the photographer
has had in finding and patiently
waiting to get the right shot.
In his teaching, Shapiro
works with his students to
help them learn how to use
their digital cameras and
understand the tools provided
by technology. Then they talk
about photographing different
subjects – people, landscapes,
nature, animals, children,
action such as sports, etc. – to
determine what features the
digital camera has that will
enable getting the right image.
And, most important, the
critical vision of both eye and
mind to find the composition
that makes the photo work.
Shapiro is giving a course
entitled, “People in Your
Pictures: Taking Your Digital
Photographs to the Next Level.”
The class will start in mid-May.
While a complete description
can be found Community
Classes & Seminars on page
50, it is worth noting that the
course will cover everything
from how to select a digital
camera, composing and taking
pictures, making the best use of
the software that comes with the
camera, editing pictures, and
presenting photos.
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Out to Lunch at Full Key in Wheaton
by Linda Feinberg
I
am not one to worry too much about the
ambiance of a restaurant if the food is
really good — especially at inexpensive
ethnic places like Full Key in Wheaton.
Don’t be put off by the ancient decorations,
the multicolored Christmas lights strung
around the crowded little dining room, the
Mexican style tablecloths or the large paper
menus taped on the walls. Friends, it’s all
about the Chinese food!
There are mahogany ducks (and yes,
The Shrimp Dumpling Soup with Chinese broccoli is
pork and chicken, too) roasted, glazed and
a good reason to eat at Full Key in Wheaton. Photo
shiny, waiting for the bravest eaters in
by Linda Feinberg
Leisure World to dash on down Georgia
other Chinese restaurant, but everything
Avenue, slide into a well-worn booth
we tried was really good.
and feast. I recently had the duck noodle
There is a dish I like to have at various
soup—a steaming broth, lots of noodles in
Chinese
places: Beef Chow Foon. It’s an
the bottom with Chinese broccoli on top
authentic dish known for its umami
crowded by a quarter of a duck cut
Out
to
quality. Umami is described as
into slices spread out like a beautiful
the fifth taste (after sweet, sour,
brown fan. Wow, it’s good!
bitter and salty). It’s that savory
The duck slices have bones, so
smoothness, a pleasant sensation
L unc h
you have to pick up the pieces and
or
mouth feel that certain flavor
chew around them. But the duck
combinations
produce. In this case it’s
flavors the soup and it’s all satisfying
the beef and soy together in the correct
without seeming too greasy. A bowl of
proportions. The dish here is outstanding,
Roasted Duck and Noodles in Soup costs
and is made with thinly sliced beef, wide
$7.95. That, and maybe a side vegetable
rice noodles and with or without that
dish or an appetizer is a great bargain.
Chinese broccoli. Try it—it’s delicious and
For three or four eaters, there is similarly
costs just $12.95.
roasted duck, pork and chicken for
Full Key used to be located in Chinatown
$18.95—still a bargain, I think.
in Washington, D.C., and I ate there a
The rest of menu reads much like any
number of times before performances
at the Shakespeare Theater just around
the corner. The famous dish there was
the Shrimp Dumpling Soup and it also
came to Wheaton. Delicious, fat and
juicy dumplings of minced shrimp and
mushrooms in a clear broth are offered
with or without noodles. The small print
on the menu says you can order extra
dumplings for just a couple of dollars.
Here is what I did—I got a couple of those
shrimp dumplings in my duck soup. It’s
hard to decide, so have both and be happy.
Some commenters on online restaurant
review sites recommend other things,
but the beef, the roasted meats, and the
shrimp dumplings here are really special.
Remember, it’s about the duck and maybe
those dumplings. Like a lot of the more
authentic Chinese places around here, this
menu has dishes that most of us would not
ordinarily order and might not enjoy. But
who knows, duck blood with pork intestine
might be just your cup of Chinese tea.
Full Key is located in a small strip
mall, like most things in Wheaton. It’s on
University Boulevard just east of Georgia
Avenue, in the same area where Shalom
market used to be. The parking can be tight
but there are a few handicapped spots in
the lot. A wait is likely on weekends, but
it really is worth the trouble to snag a true
taste of Canton just 15 minutes away.
Full Key, 2227 University Boulevard W.,
Wheaton, MD, 20902. 301-933-8388.
n Leisure World Interfaith Committee
April 23: Baby Shower for Those in Need
T
he Leisure World
Interfaith Committee
for the Homeless and
Working Poor extends an
invitation to all residents to
participate in the Annual Baby
Shower for those in need.
When checking with
the Montgomery County
Department Health & Human
Services, we learned there are
more than 4,000 mothers who
qualify for assistance. Please mark your calendar for
Thursday, April 23, 9 a.m.-12
noon at Clubhouse I.
Curbside drop-off is available
from 8-11 a.m. Items must be new and
unwrapped. Suggested
donations include receiving
blankets, sweater sets, towels,
crib sheets, sleepers, gowns,
undershirts, bibs, powders,
lotions, rattles, and diapers. Monetary donations can be
made to Inter-Faith Chapel
referencing Baby Shower. If
you cannot get the items to the
Clubhouse on April 23, you can
drop them off at the Inter-Faith
Chapel.
Layettes are put together
by the staff at the Interfaith
Clothing Centers (located at 751
Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville,
and 620 East Diamond Avenue,
Gaithersburg) and distributed to
new mothers who are in need.
Thank you for making our
2015 Annual Baby Shower a
rewarding experience for all
involved.
— Rae Cooper
We are the keepers of
the past and visionaries
of the future.
“In the opening of the buds
and in the rebirth of spring,
We remember them.”
15 Years of Caring Service and
Dedicated Support to the Jewish
Community of Greater Washington
Call our Help Line today at 301.428.3000,
or visit www.gardenofremembrance.org.
Excerpt – Roland B. Gittelsohn
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Governance & INFORMATION
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Each meeting broadcast begins on the Thursday the week AFTER the
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Board of Directors Meeting
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Directors meeting will begin
broadcasting April 9.
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Crystal Ballroom News
The Crystal Ballroom is undergoing renovations beginning
in June 2015 through August 2015. Leisure World events
regularly held in the ballroom will be relocated to other spaces
in Clubhouse I. If you have any scheduling questions regarding
this update, contact E&R at 301-598-1300.
April 16: MVA Mobile
Office Returns
N
eed to do business with
the Maryland Motor
Vehicle Administration?
The MVA on Wheels returns
to Leisure World on Thursday,
April 16. For your convenience,
the van will be located in the
Clubhouse II parking lot, where
the hours of operation are
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Services offered include
renewal of non-commercial
driver’s licenses, Maryland
photo identification cards and
vehicle registration. You can
also obtain a duplicate driver’s
license, a certified copy of
a driving record, disability
placards, substitute stickers,
duplicate registrations, return
tags and change your name
and/or address.
If you need to register to vote
or want to register as an organ
donor, you can do that at the
mobile office, too.
April 25: AARP Smart
Driver Course
T
he E&R Department is
sponsoring an AARP
Smart Driver Course on
Saturday, April 25 in Clubhouse
I from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. with a
one-hour break for lunch.
You must pre-register for
the course. A check payable
to AARP, $15 for AARP
members and $20 for nonmembers, is required at the
time of registration. (AARP
members must show a current
membership card to receive
the AARP discount.) Register
in the E&R Office in Clubhouse
I beginning Tuesday, April 14.
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.
Questions? Contact the E&R
Office in Clubhouse I (301598-1300).
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April 24: Montgomery County Bar Association
Presents Senior Seminar
F
rom fraud-related topics
to guardianship and
powers of attorney,
there are a growing number
of legal concerns and issues
that retirees and the elderly
need to be aware of and plan
for. The Montgomery County
Bar Association is hosting an
informative briefing on these
often hard-to-discuss subjects
on Friday, April 24 at 10 a.m.
in the Clubhouse I Crystal
Ballroom. All Leisure World
residents, their family members
and supporters are welcome.
The seminar includes
presentations by some of the
county’s foremost experts
on crimes against seniors
and matters related to estate
planning.
The first part of the program
features county prosecutors
Jessica Hall and Hannah
Gleason. Last year, the
Montgomery County Maryland
State’s Attorney’s Office formed
the Crimes Against Seniors
and Vulnerable Adults unit.
Hall and Gleason, experienced
felony prosecutors, were
assigned to the new unit, which
combats elder abuse. Focusing
on the 65 and over population,
their presentation will address
financial abuse and exploitation
issues, as well as physical/
sexual abuse.
Melissa A. Wu will conclude
the program with a discussion
about planning your estate
and preparing yourself legally
for when you may no longer
have the capacity to make
decisions for yourself. Wu’s
private practice focuses on
senior law issues including
estate planning, elder, probate
and guardianship law, and
consumer protection. She
is a member of the National
Association of Elder Law
Attorneys.
The experts will respond
to questions after each
presentation and brochures
and information will be
available for you to pick up
and take home.
This special program is
sponsored by the Leisure
World Board of Directors and is
organized by the Montgomery
County Bar Association’s
Leadership Academy. The
academy mentors young
lawyers (fellows) who are in the
first five years of their careers.
Fellows are encouraged to
develop community outreach
and service programs (such as
this seminar) in order to hone
their leadership skills.
Please call E&R at 301-5981300 to reserve a seat.
April 14: Forum on MD 28/MD 198 Corridor
Improvement Study
T
he Maryland Department
of Transportation is
studying improvement
options for the 10-mile stretch
of highway known as the MD
28/MD 198 Corridor. This
includes the segment of road
adjacent to the north side of
Leisure World. The purpose of
the study is to improve local
traffic safety and operations
for motorists, bicyclists, and
pedestrians. The study is in
Phase I of a three-phase plan—a
phase when planners welcome
community input.
The special event is your
chance to hear the facts about the
study and have your thoughts and
feedback heard. Knowing your
needs is important to help create
an overall traffic plan that will
consider the local quality of life in
this community.
Hosted by the Leisure
World Board of Directors, the
forum will feature officials
from the Maryland State
Highway Administration and
representatives from The
Wilson T. Ballard Company, the
state’s engineering consultant.
The forum is April 14
from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the
Clubhouse I Crystal Ballroom.
Please call E&R at 301-5981300 to reserve a seat.
— Paul Eisenhaur
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Letters
Shoelaces and
Unfriendly Buildings
There has been a lot of wellwarranted discussion about the
location of the Administration
Building. Amidst all the reasoning
is money, square footage,
space utilization, etc. But I
would hope the very handicapunfriendly location of the current
Administration Building is not
overlooked as a major concern.
Although the current building
is compliant with Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA)
requirements, it is far from
friendly to disabled people.
For many mobility challenged
people to walk the required
distance from even the
handicapped parking spaces
is tantamount to walking the
length of a football field with
your shoelaces tied together.
And on a cold, hot, or windy
day, it becomes even more
unfriendly. I’ve been disabled
for more than 30 years, which
pre-dates the ADA by several
years. The challenge of the long
walk reminds me of the previous
conditions.
Perhaps there were very few
residents who had aged in place
and/or had mobility issues in
Leisure World at its beginnings.
To build the Administration
Building in a location that forces
such a walk was ignoring the
needs of accessibility. Frankly,
it’s mystifying to me. Clubhouse
II is such a good example of
reasonable accessibility for the
current LW population.
I’ve heard about maybe adding
some handicapped parking
spaces outside the front of
Clubhouse I. But, it’s idle talk.
There are no plans. And, since we
don’t know how many disabled
residents we have, it could be
an ineffective gesture, and the
problem would remain.
Discussions that focus only on
numerical figures are important.
But, when these building projects
first started being planned, one
of the most important criteria
was accessibility. And that seems
to be getting lost as a priority.
Maintaining the current location
of the Adminstration Building
could be, though unintended, a
sad joke for disabled people.
— Paul Eisenhaur
On the Golf Course…
Although I am not a golfer,
and have never used the golf
course, I totally disagree with
the comments expressed by
a resident at the March 10
Board of Directors FEP work
session, concerning excessive
expenditures for the golf
course. The resident objected
to the cost for renovations and
improvements to the course
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because of the belief that not
enough people are regular
members of the club.
In my view, the cost to
renovate the golf course was
conflated with the value of the
golf course as an amenity for the
entire Leisure World community
which it is, whether one uses it or
not. Open and green space within
this beautiful community is a
necessity, and its presence in the
community encourages the parklike atmosphere we all enjoy.
Thousands of residents
overlook the course and know
that a substantial part of the value
of their homes is influenced by
this bucolic area—approximately
80 acres of green space, which
is manicured and beautiful in
all seasons. How lucky we are to
have a gem like this here within
Leisure World. Maintaining
the course is as important as
maintaining the rest of our
community. If you don’t believe
me, just look outside our gates at
the rapid suburbanization that is
surrounding our community.
The belief that if I don’t use it
I shouldn’t have to pay for it, is
an unfortunate and shortsighted
perspective. Leisure World must
be forward looking in its plans
and improvements for the future.
— Jack Herman
Traffic Efficiency,
Vehicle Emissions
Can something be done to
increase the frequency of a green
light at the Norbeck Gate to allow
a more expedient exit to Norbeck
Road (turning left)? Recently,
when I entered the gate from
Norbeck Road, there were 15-20
vehicles in line to exit.
Also, for LW residents who get
vehicle emissions notices, there
is a waiver if you are 70 years of
age or older and the vehicle is
driven less than 5,000 miles per
year. Check the reverse side of
the notice for other waivers that
may apply.
— Brenda Flam
The opinions expressed in
Residents’ Forum are the author’s
own. Leisure World News
welcomes resident submissions
on matters of interest to the
community. Forum guidelines are
outlined in full on page 4. Please
consult prior to submission.
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Eclectic Interpretations
The Rossmoor Art Guild (RAG) is composed of Leisure World residents, about 60 members during any one session. Artists often
create work in response to monthly themes. The landscapes, portraits, abstract and still life featured here include interpretations of
international travel scenes and the “Bring Back Our Girls” campaign giving hope to mothers of Nigerian school girls who have been
kidnapped by Boko Haram. A monthly exhibition of art by guild members is on display in the main corridors of Clubhouse I. An
invitational exhibit is held in Clubhouse II by RAG members and features a different artist every two months. — Art by RAG members. Photos by Ann Bolt
“Untitled (Boko Haram: Where’s My Daughter?),”
by Ann Bolt (watercolor)
“Opera Night,”
by Helen Ryan (oil) 8 | Leisure World News April 3, 2015
“Untitled (Boko Haram: Where’s My Daughter?),”
by Vicky Batkin (colored pencil)
“Untitled (Portrait with Tomato Soup Can),”
by Dan Renhart (mixed media)
“Untitled (Abstract),” Barbara McCool (watercolor)
“Untitled (Mountain Landscape),” by Mort Rudo (oil)
“E. Z. E. France,” by Nettie Geier (pencil)
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Health & FITNESS
n JRLW and the Coming of Age Program
May 7: Annual Health & Wellness Expo
M
ark your calendar for the Sixth
Annual Health and Wellness
Expo on Thursday, May 7 from
10 a.m.-3 p.m. in Clubhouse I. Free
admission and free bags.
Highlights include more than 50
exhibitors (until 2 p.m.) and preventive
health screenings (ending at 2 p.m.),
along with entertainment and live music,
interactive workshops, consumer advocacy,
Lifelong Learning opportunities and
participation by a wide range of social and
community organizations. Take advantage
of head-to -toe massages and makeovers,
“Capture a Memory” photos of you and
friends, free give-a-ways, and don’t miss
the grand finale show featuring stand-upcomic Joel Chasnoff (pre-purchased tickets
Expo Schedule
Keynote Speaker
11 a.m.: “Talk is Never Cheap!” with Susan
Stamberg, special correspondent for NPR
Demonstrations and Entertainment
11:45 a.m.: Tai Chi with instructor Mark
Malakoff
12:30 p.m.: Singer and dancer “Señorita
❒ Health Advisory Committee
❒ Patients’ Rights Council of Leisure World
Proposed
Dialysis Group
Attorney Elena Boisvert
Discusses Elder Law Issues
T
he Leisure World Health Advisory
Committee is always supportive
of LW residents and welcomes
opportunities for them to be made
aware of ways to improve overall health
and well-being.
There is a proposal to start a group for
dialysis patients. It would meet once a
month on a Sunday at 11 a.m. in Clubhouse
II in Meeting Room #2 (past the fireplace).
The hope is that this schedule would allow
as many people (and caregivers) to attend
as possible.
The first meeting is scheduled
for Sunday, April 19. It will be an
opportunity to provide a supportive
place to meet other people dealing
with dialysis and provide guest
speakers: a nurse, doctor, etc. A
retired occupational therapist, who
is also a Leisure World resident, will
lead the introductory session. She will
demonstrate adaptive techniques/
safety and equipment along with energy
conservation and leisure activities that
are engaging and stimulating.
The hope is that people will enjoy
the camaraderie and support that often
takes place in group settings; you are
never too old to learn from one another.
Please RSVP by calling Health
Committee member Ellen L. (301-5981132).
— Ellen Lederman
at $6 required in advance at E&R office in
Clubhouse I).
There will be drawings for great prizes
at the expo, including gift certificates to
restaurants, hair and nail salons, stores,
and boutiques, plus Broadway tickets, bus
trips to New York City, and more. You can
also enjoy lunch at the expo from 11:30
a.m. - 1:15 p.m. (purchase on-site for $10).
T
he Patients’ Rights Council
of Leisure World will meet
Wednesday, April 8 at 1:30 p.m. in
Clubhouse I. Elder Law Attorney Elena
Boisvert will speak about healthcare
decisions for seniors and the documents
we need to have prepared. She will
also review the responsibilities of the
healthcare agent we appoint to act when
we are unable to do so. There will be a
discussion of the MOLST (Medical Orders
for Life Sustaining Treatment) document
and Maryland law.
Boisvert was first admitted to practice
in 1980 and, since 2008, has focused
exclusively on elder law issues. She has
provided counsel on Medicaid planning,
nursing home and assisted living quality
of care concerns, guardianship, powers of
attorney, financial abuse and exploitation as
well as wills, trust and probate.
She is the vice-chair of the Elder Law and
Disability Rights section of the Maryland
State Bar association and a member of the
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
Boisvert is very well qualified to speak
on matters of interest to us as seniors in
Leisure World. All are invited to hear this
important presentation.
Council Updates
Because the March meeting was
cancelled, election of officers will be held in
April. All current officers have consented to
serve again. However, we would welcome
Sunshine” (Andrea Hancock)
1:15 p.m.: Singer Karin Paludan and
pianist Wes McCune (“George, Ira and
Friends”)
Workshops
11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.: “Do You Snooze,
Doze, or Nap?!” with Walt Sonneville,
author and columnist
12:30-1 p.m.: “The Art of the Flower: Van
Gogh, Manet and Matisse” with Joan
Hart, art historian
1:15-1:45 p.m.: “Jews in a Changing Cuba”
with Betty Adler, photographer
Grand Finale Show
2:15 - 3 p.m.: Featuring stand-up-comic
Joel Chasnoff from New York
— David Firestone
any volunteers for office. The current
officers are: president, Mary Ann Johnston;
vice-president, Anne Janson; secretary,
Mary Ann Babendreier; and treasurer,
Donna Reilly.
The Maryland Legislative session will
end April 13 and legislation introduced
this session includes House (HB1021) and
Senate (SB676) bills that would legalize
physician-assisted suicide in Maryland if a
person has a diagnosis of six months or less
to live.
Doctors are looked at as trusted advisers
and one problem associated with this
legislation is that such a diagnosis is merely
an educated guess and almost impossible
to predict accurately. A person is at his/
her most vulnerable stage when receiving
a terminal diagnosis. How many patients
might feel subtle, if not overt, pressure
to end life prematurely if these bills were
law? Please let your legislators know how
you feel about these bills. If you would like
more information, please call Mary Ann
(301-598-0647).
The Patients’ Rights Council strives to
educate seniors on health and end-of-life
issues.
The Leisure World Lions Club is hosting
a lecture by Dr. Neal Barnard on achieving
and maintaining good health April 22 in
the Clubhouse II auditorium. This promises
to be an informative presentation and well
worth obtaining a free ticket in Clubhouse I.
— Mary Ann Johnston
n Center for Lifelong Learning
Annual Meeting to Feature Lecture
on ‘Hearing in Aging Humans’
by Arthur N. Popper and
Fred Shapiro
T
he Center for Lifelong
Learning (CLL) is
holding two events
in May to which the whole
Leisure World community
is cordially invited. First,
CLL’s annual meeting for
members is Monday, May
4 at 1 p.m., followed by
a special lecture that is
designed to demonstrate
the kinds of lectures and
courses sponsored by the
organization. Second, on
Monday, May 18, CLL is
hosting a reception for
past, current and potential
instructors for CLL courses.
The annual meeting of
CLL will inform members
about the year’s activities. We
will talk about future plans
and vote for the new CLL
Board. Anyone interested
in potentially joining CLL is
welcome to attend.
Following the meeting,
CLL is presenting a special
lecture entitled, “Hearing
in Aging Humans – Lessons
from Herring, Salmon, and
Goldfish” at 2 p.m. The
lecture, which is open to
anyone and not restricted
to people who attend the
annual meeting, will be given
by Leisure World resident
Dr. Arthur N. Popper (who
also happens to be co-author
of this article!), professor
emeritus and research
professor in the Department
of Biology at the University of
Maryland.
Popper has been studying
hearing, the evolution of
hearing, and effects of noise
on hearing for more than
40 years. He has published
several hundred scientific
papers as well as more than
50 books on hearing and
related topics. In his lecture,
Popper will discuss his
research, as well as provide
a general understanding
about why and how hearing
changes as we get older or are
exposed to loud sounds in the
environment.
CLL is always seeking
to add new courses and
instructors to its repertoire in
order to broaden education
opportunities for the Leisure
World community. The center
also wishes to express its
thanks to former and current
instructors.
CLL is particularly looking
to provide opportunities
for CLL members with
backgrounds in academia,
teaching, or other professions
who are potentially interested
in giving single lectures or
short (four- to six-class)
courses on topics that might
be of interest to residents.
Recent courses offered by
CLL include: “Writing a
Novel” and “Biographies
of Famous Controversial
People.”
CLL is hosting a wine and
cheese reception on Monday,
May 18 at 4 p.m. for people
to meet, talk about their
teaching experiences in CLL,
learn about how courses
are arranged, and discuss
possible courses. Anyone
interested in attending
should contact Fred Shapiro,
chair of CLL, for an invitation
([email protected]).
To learn more about the
Center for Lifelong Learning,
visit (www.cllmd.com).
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The Facts About
Pneumonia and the
Elderly
by Arthur Kaufman, MD
P
reventing pneumonia in
the elderly is a serious
matter. One out of 20
adults who get pneumonia
dies, according to the Centers
for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC). When
combined with influenza,
pneumonia was the eighth
leading cause of death in the
United States.
Pneumonia is an
inflammation of the lungs
usually caused by bacteria,
viruses, fungi, or other
irritating agent. This
inflammation causes an
outpouring of fluid in the
infected part of the lungs.
Since the air sacs of the lung
are the place where carbon
dioxide is exchanged for
oxygen, the blood flow to the
infected portion of the lungs
decreases, resulting in a
decline in the oxygen levels in
the bloodstream.
The complications of
pneumonia in the elderly can
be life threatening, from low
blood pressure and kidney
failure to bacteremia, an
infection that spreads to the
bloodstream.
Elderly people are more
susceptible to pneumonia
for several reasons. Often
they already suffer from comorbid conditions such as
heart disease, which means
they don’t tolerate infection
as easily as younger people.
Age also causes a decrease
in an older person’s immune
system response, so defenses
are weaker.
The following symptoms
can signal a bout of
pneumonia: malaise or
feeling weak, cough, green or
yellow sputum, pain in the
chest, confusion, fever, chills,
shortness of breath, and loss
of appetite.
Unfortunately, the signs
of pneumonia in the elderly
can differ from the general
population. An older patient
might not have a fever. The
signs and symptoms are
sometimes not as specific.
The elderly person may
present as sleepy and
lethargic, lacking appetite,
suffering from dizziness, or
falling. If there is underlying
dementia, they may not be
able to tell you how they feel.
Simple diagnostic tests can
confirm a case of pneumonia
in the elderly. When a doctor
listens to the patient’s chest,
a bubbling sound called rales
may be heard, which signals
infection and inflammation in
the lungs. A chest x-ray or CT
scan frequently establishes
the location and severity of
the pneumonia.
The streptococcus (or
pneumococcal) bacteria is
the most common and most
deadly type of pneumonia.
The elderly are more likely
to catch this strain of
pneumonia. Pneumococcal
pneumonia can come on
slowly or suddenly. It can
damage the lungs, cause a
bloodstream infection, and/
or meningitis in the brain.
Preventing pneumonia
in the elderly is always
preferable to treating it. The
accompanying article on
opposite page describes new
CDC recommendations for
pneumococcal vaccination.
New Pneumonia Vaccine
Recommendations
by Sandra McLeskey, RN, Ph.D.
T
he active, independent
80-year-old woman
was very sick with
pneumonia. She had a high
fever, rapid breathing and
a terrible cough. She was
brought to the hospital
where it was determined
that she had pneumonia
caused by a specific bacteria
called pneumococcus.
After spending a week on a
ventilator receiving powerful
antibiotics, she recovered. She
was extremely weak and had
lost about 15 pounds. She was
only able to get back to her
former level of functioning
after about six months.
We might think that
this story was from times
past, but in fact, it happens
frequently today. According
to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention
(CDC), in 2007 there were
40,000 cases and 4,400
deaths in the United States
as a result of infection by
pneumococcal bacteria.
Many of these cases occurred
in children, but childhood
pneumococcal vaccines are
helping make this a much less
frequent occurrence.
The other population
with a high incidence of
serious pneumococcal
infections is those over
the age of 65. Although
children may recover from
pneumococcal infection,
serious pneumococcal disease
in people over 65 has about a
50 percent mortality rate —
that is 50 percent of persons
over 65 who get a serious
pneumococcal infection will
die. That is why it is very
important to get immunized
against pneumococcal
disease.
For some time, the CDC
has recommended that
adults over 65 get one dose
of a pneumonia vaccine
called PPSV23 (Pneumovax).
Now, they have changed
the recommendation to say
that adults over 65 should
get both Pneumovax and
PCV13 (Prevnar). If the
person has never received
a pneumococcal vaccine
before, they should start
with Prevnar and follow
it 6-12 months later
with Pneumovax. If they
have previously received
Pneumovax, they should
wait at least one year before
getting Prevnar.
Additionally, some people
with chronic conditions
like chronic kidney disease
should get two doses of
Pneumovax separated by
five years. Adults younger
than 65, should get both
Pneumovax and Prevnar if
they have certain conditions
like asthma, or if they are
smokers.
Ask your healthcare
provider if you should receive
one or both of these vaccines.
For further information, go to
the CDC website ( http://www.
cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/
pneumo/vacc-in-short.htm).
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n Compassion & Choices Group
n Parkinson’s Support Group
April 21: Join Us for Film
Exploring End-of-Life Issues
C
ompassion & Choices is holding
its next meeting on Monday,
April 21 at 2 p.m. in Clubhouse
I. We will view a DVD, “Consider the
Conversation.” The film’s goal is to
jump-start the conversation between
husband and wife, doctor and patient,
and parent and child. This is a powerful
and inspiring film on the American
struggle with communication and
preparation for the end of life. Learn
about the barriers to conversation and
ways to overcome them.
Ninety percent of Americans believe
having end-of-life conversations is
important, but less than 30 percent have
had them. The Institute of Medicine’s
panel of experts recommends that people
discuss death much earlier in life, but
based upon the findings published in
its recent report, “Dying in America,”
too many Americans are avoiding “the
conversation.”
This is a film about living life to its
fullest up to the very end. Bring your
family to share this afternoon with us.
Let’s get the conversations going.
Come early to select useful information
on of end-of-life issues.
All meetings of Compassion & Choices
are open to all residents and their guests.
Everyone is always welcome.
For more information contact Rosalind
Kipping, president of Compassion &
Choices ([email protected]) or
(301-598-4171).
— Rosalind Kipping
THE DENTAL OFFICE
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Dr. Grisel Lopez
to Speak at
April Meeting
O
ur guest speaker at the next meeting
of the Parkinson’s Support Group
on Tuesday, April 14 is Dr. Grisel
Lopez. We are meeting in Clubhouse II
at 3 p.m. She will discuss dementia and
memory, and cognitive function decline in
patients with Parkinson’s disease and how
to reduce their progressive effects.
Dr. Lopez received her bachelor’s degree
in microbiology from the University
of Kansas in Lawrence. She followed
this with a master’s degree in medical
technology from the KU Medical Center in
Kansas City and her doctorate in medicine.
Her residency was in the field of neurology
and as a post-doctorate fellow she studied
neurovirology. she has had a distinguished
career and has published her research
results in a number of scientific journals.
Previously, Dr. Lopez was the clinical
director of the Parkinson Program at the
National Institute of Neurological Disorders
and Stroke (NINDS) at NIH. Currently, she
is vice chair of the National Human Genome
Research Institute’s Institutional Review
Board, which is also at NIH.
— Manny Horowitz and Carlos Souto
n Low Vision
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How the iPad
Can Broaden
Your Vision
A
ccessible technology devices have
had a positive impact worldwide. The
Low Vision Group extends an open
invitation on Wednesday, April 15 at 1 p.m.
in Clubhouse I to anyone wanting to learn
about the “iPad Test Drive Program.” The
program is designed for those who want to
try before they buy, or those who own an
iPad and want more instruction.
Learn from Moira Williams, founder
of Envision Technology, Inc., and trusted
expert instructor of technology training
for “baby boomers and beyond” and
individuals with impaired sight.
“Training for consumers on iPads, other
tablets and smart phones is no longer limited
to traditional technology students,” says
Williams, “seniors with and without vision
loss are learning to use these devices and are
improving their quality of life in the process.”
The event is free and refreshments will
be available. For more information, call
Jane Brinser (301-438-2599).
The program is cosponsored by Prevention
of Blindness Society of Metropolitan
Washington, www.youreyes.org.
— Janet Morrison
Riveting Book Examines Hospital Response to
Hurricane Katrina
by Arthur Kaufman, MD
S
urely you remember
the dreadful Hurricane
Katrina. Hard to believe
it’s been a decade since
the tragic 2005 storm. You
would especially
remember this
catastrophe if
you were from
New Orleans.
The levee broke
and the city was
flooded.
When the
disaster struck,
there were
patients in
the intensive
care unit of
Memorial
Medical
Center. The
flood eliminated the lights,
the air conditioning, and
the refrigeration. The
temperature outside was in
the high 90s. The police, fire
department, Coast Guard,
and various helping hands
were not able to evacuate
all of the patients in the
hospital. If you are one of
the remaining physicians at
Memorial, what are you going
to do with the patients, who
un-rescued,
remain at the
hospital?
Sheri Fink,
is one of the
best medical
journalists
in the United
States today.
Her book,
“Five Days at
Memorial: Life
and Death in a
Storm-Ravaged
Hospital,”
transports the
reader through
the complex problems and
deplorable conditions that
were the reality faced by the
remaining medical staff of
this facility over a period
of five days. Fink’s riveting
narrative forces the reader to
look at this hurricane-driven
medical catastrophe and ask
the devastating question,
“Well, what would I have
done?”
Fink uncovers the details
of the five days of hell and
explores every achingly
tough decision that had to
be made. I found it difficult
to put the book down. It
forced me to think about
the multiple system failures
and the nature of emergency
preparedness, as well as
ethical issues related to
euthanasia and the American
healthcare system. I highly
recommend this compelling
journal of bravery and
thoughtfulness when the
stakes couldn’t have been
higher.
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n Friends in Sickness and Health (FISH)
FISH Could Use Transport
Chairs and Tub Stools
D
o you have any FISH
equipment that you are
no longer using? If so,
please return it to the FISH
desk. Thank you!
We are in particular need
of transport chairs and tub
stools. Transport chairs are
the wheelchairs that have four
small wheels. They are lighter
and easier to fold, although
they cannot function as
independent mobility — they
must be pushed. Tub stools
(some small, some larger, more
like a bench) are an item that
Medicare will not purchase,
and I believe that makes them a
more popular item at FISH. (At
the moment, we have too many
commodes and crutches.)
FISH is a volunteer
organization in Leisure World
that lends assistive equipment
to employees and residents
of Leisure World. All our
equipment is donated to us.
We are located in Clubhouse
II and the office is open
HADJI RUG COMPANY
Monday-Friday (except
national holidays) from 10
a.m.-4 p.m.
The FISH office is also
Leisure World’s Lost and
Found, as well as the place to
donate to different causes. We
always have the Lions box for
discarded eyeglasses and used
hearing aids. We also maintain
a box to collect can tabs and
Box Top coupons for Kiwanis.
Most of our members serve
once a month. But life (both
good and bad!) happens, and
we always need someone to
fill in now and then. So we are
always looking for more people
on our substitute list. If you
think you would like to help,
please contact Beth Leanza
(301-598-4569). Each new
volunteer should first come in
for a small training session.
FISH duties are light clerical —
not rocket science! But getting
a heads up on the routine first
really helps.
— Beth Leanza
, LLC
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LEISURE
WORLD
Transit Fair
Special Transit Report
Transit Fair Draws Heavy
Leisure World Crowd
Metro distributes information about transportation options to residents. Photo courtesy Metro
O
n March 13, about 400 residents packed the Crystal Ballroom where area transportation
providers stocked display tables with a wide range of important information for seniors
and people with disabilities. The idea of the fair was to give residents an opportunity to
learn about and sign up for transportation options that suit their travel needs.
Metrobus arranged the Transit Fair in collaboration with Barbara Cronin, Board of
Directors; Catherine Galano, Chair of the Health Advisory Committee; and Martha Robinson,
Chair of the Leisure World News Advisory Committee.
It was the outgrowth of a series of meetings between Metrobus staff and Leisure World
residents following a significant bus schedule change in August 2014.
Jack Requa is Interim General Manager for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit
Authority (WMATA). In a letter distributed to residents at the fair, Requa said: “We pledge to
continue working with you to design Metrobus service that meets your needs.”
He invited residents to talk directly with his staff about ideas for Y Line bus schedules and to
provide comments, questions, and feedback on possible refinements to the current schedule as
WMATA deals with increased demand. Since last year, Georgia Avenue ridership has climbed
10 percent to more than 10,000 passengers a day.
Updates on the Y Line Metrobus schedules and on other transportation and community
services that develop as a result of the Transit Fair will be reported in the Leisure World News.
This special report features a listing of transportation resources represented at the Transit
Fair, the benefits of Senior SmarTrip cards, and details about the free transportation and other
essential senior services available through area nonprofit groups and the Montgomery County
government.
— Martha Robinson
LEISURE
WORLD
Transit Fair
Transportation Resources
A Summary of Services for Seniors and People with Disabilities
E
ight providers of transportation
and other services participated in
the Leisure World Transit Fair on
March 13. The following summarizes
each vendor’s activities at the fair and the
services they offer. You may contact these
resources directly for information about
how to get where you want to go and to
connect for other available programs.
Metrobus
Serving the greater metropolitan
Washington area, Metrobus is a part of an
interlinked public transportation system
with Metrorail. Metrobus operates the Y
Line bus that enters Leisure World via
the Georgia Avenue gate and picks up and
drops off passengers in front of Clubhouse I.
• Distributed current Y Line north and
South schedules. Copies are available in
E&R Office, Clubhouse I.
• In one-on-one conversations, Metrobus
invited resident comments to refine
possible schedule changes for Fall 2015.
• Offered a tour of a Metrobus parked in
front of Clubhouse I.
•U
rged use of Senor SmarTrip cards for
discounted Metrobus and Metrorail fares.
(See story on opposite page.)
How to Contact
Phone: 202-637-7000
Internet: www.wmata.com (search for bus)
Or write to:
Office of Bus Planning, Washington
Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority
Room 7B-07
600 Fifth Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
Senior Connection (Also see page 20.)
Provides transportation services to
seniors 62 and over using volunteer drivers
who escort passengers primarily to medical
appointments and other destinations when
possible. Other services include grocery
shopping assistance, friendly visitation and
telephone reassurance, and bill paying and
paperwork help.
How to Contact
Phone: 301-962-0820
Internet: www.seniorconnectionmc.org
Volunteer: [email protected]
Or write to:
Senior Connection
3950 Ferrara Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Metro Travel Training Program
Metro provides FREE travel training
to seniors and people with disabilities to
help them learn how to travel safely and
independently on Metrorail and Metrobus
public transportation.
• Raised awareness about how people
with disabilities can easily and safely use
Metrobus and Metrorail to go where they
need to go without having to reserve a ride.
• Residents were invited to sign up for a
FREE training program to introduce this
accessible transportation service.
How to Contact
Phone: 202-962-2780
Or write to:
Metro Travel Training
600 Fifth Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
MetroAccess
MetroAccess is a shared-ride, door-todoor and paratransit service for people
who cannot use public transportation due
to a disability. It is a service required for
such individuals by the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990. Service is available
throughout the metropolitan area where
there is regular bus and/or rail service.
Application forms for certification of
eligibility were distributed. For this service,
users and their healthcare provider must
complete the application. Full instructions
for navigating the certification process are
a part of the application form.
Important Service Details
• As a shared ride service, trips may take up
to 50 percent longer than unshared rides.
• Transportation is by sedan and accessible
vans.
• Fares are two times the fastest
comparable fixed-route fare, with a
maximum fare of $7 per one-way trip.
• Rides are provided seven days a week
during specified times.
• Trips are scheduled up to seven days
ahead but no later than 4:30 p.m.
one day before the trip (no same day
reservations available).
• Registered MetroAccess users may book,
cancel, or review trips online via the
Internet.
• Certified users are eligible to use
paratransit throughout the United States,
with advance reservations for up to 21
days per year.
How to Contact
Main phone: 301-562-5360;
TTY: 301-588-7535
Eligibility: 202-962-2700, #8
Customer Service: 202-637-0128, #9
Montgomery County Ride On
Free Montgomery County Department
of Transportation community service
for seniors and people with disabilities
available from 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday
through Friday. Fares apply at other times.
• More than 75 routes operate out of 13
Montgomery County Metrorail stations
and seven MARC stations.
• Seniors must be 65 or older and have
a Senior SmarTrip Card or valid Metro
Senior ID Card, or have a valid Medicare
card with photo ID. Persons with
disabilities need a valid Metro disabled
ID card or Senior SmarTrip Card.
• Free companion/attendant travel at
certain times.
• Maps and schedules available.
How to Contact
Phone: For details and timetables call 311
or TTY at 301 251-4850
Internet: www.rideonbus.com
Or write to:
Montgomery County DOT
Division of Transit Services
101 Monroe Street, 5th Floor
Rockville, MD 20850
LEISURE
Connect-A-Ride
Connect-A-Ride (CAR) is a FREE
information service that helps adults age
50 and older, and adults with disabilities,
find transportation to medical services,
shopping, social activities and more.
CAR links callers with public, private
and volunteer transportation options
and assists callers with applications
for Call ‘N’ Ride (see below) and
Metro Access. CAR offers FREE travel
training workshops on how to use public
transportation.
Connect-A-Ride is funded by the
Montgomery County Department of
Transportation and directed by the Jewish
Council for the Aging.
How to Contact
Phone: 301-738-3252
Internet: www.accessjca.org
Call ‘N’ Ride
This program provides same-day
access to an alternative taxi service to
qualified low-income seniors 67 years
and older and to people with disabilities
18 years and older to go to local medical
and/or personal appointments within
Montgomery County and other designated
service areas.
• Call Monday-Friday, 9 A.M.-4:30 P.M for
information or to apply.
• To become a new user, you must first
apply and have your eligibility verified.
An application with proof of household
income, residency, age, and a passport
photo are required.
• Certified users receive a swipe card to be
used when traveling in the taxicabs of
Call “N’ Ride providers.
How to Contact
Phone: 301-738-3252 or TTY 301 881-5263
Email:
[email protected]
Aging and Disabilities Services
A public service operated by
Montgomery County, Aging and Disability
Services helps people clarify their needs
and identifies available resources for them
about:
• Montgomery County transportation
options including accessibility
information, discounts, and escorts.
• In-home care such as personal care and
chore services for people with disabilities
and frail older adults.
• Respite care in or outside the home.
• Home-delivered meals and grocery
delivery as part of a senior lunch
program.
• Access to insurance providers (Medicare
and Medicaid), clinics, pharmacy
assistance, and wellness resources.
Referrals to mental health services.
• Adult protective services for concerns
about adults who may be at risk of harm
due to abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or
exploitation.
• And more, including referrals for
adult day care, legal services, home
modifications, hospice.
How to Contact
Phone: 240-777-3000
Please Note: Contact information
often changes. If you have a problem
with the information provided, email
[email protected]
Dial 311:
Reach County Help Line for
Transportation Information
311 is Montgomery County’s phone
number for non-emergency government
information and services. For
emergencies, residents should continue
to call 911.
Residents may call 311 for information
and answers to general questions about
transportation as well as all county
government programs and services. 311
operators can transfer callers directly to
the Connect-A-Ride program.
How to Contact
By phone: 311 or TTY 301-251-4850
By Internet: www.mc311.com
WORLD
Transit Fair
Senior
SmarTrip Card
Benefits
A
bright yellow Senior SmarTrip
Card for people age 65 and older
allows users to ride Metrorail at
senior fares, ride free on Ride On buses
and some Metrobuses in Montgomery
County, Monday-Friday between 9:30
a.m. and 3 p.m. or for half fare at all
other times. The cost of the Senior
SmarTrip card is $2. To buy a fare
card, visit a Montgomery County Public
Library (call ahead to confirm), county
Commuter Store (Silver Spring or
Friendship Heights), or the Montgomery
County Treasury and bring proof of age
(valid government ID, birth certificate,
passport, and/or photo ID).
Cards contain a computer chip that
stores cash value. The fare is deducted, or
your pass verified, when you touch your
card to the target of a station faregate or
bus farebox.
There is no value on the card at the
time of purchase; fare value may be added
at Metro. Or go to www.smartrip.com to
set up Auto Reload to have a pre-defined
dollar value or pass automatically added to
your card when the value drops below $10.
The correct fare is automatically deducted
when you use your card.
SmartTrip cards eliminate the need to
carry cash, coins, and transfers. You don’t
lose the value of a registered card if it is
lost or damaged. A registration form is
filled out where you buy your card. For
a $5 replacement fee, you can get a new
card with the value of the lost card at
the time you notify Metro. Cardholders
should keep a copy of the serial number
from the backside of the card for easy
reference.
How to Contact
Phone: 202-637-7000
Internet: www.wmata.com/fares/reduced.cfm
How the Senior Connection Can Help You
Thanks to Volunteers Who Make Free Services Happen
LEISURE
WORLD
Transit Fair
by Martha Robinson
A
re you in need of door-to-door escorted rides, shopping
assistance, bill paying, and other help provided FREE by
volunteers organized and trained by Senior Connection? If
so, read on. Discover the services and the corresponding need for
volunteers from Leisure World, the surrounding community, and the
county. Typically, seniors who benefit, as well as the volunteers who
serve them, describe the program as “wonderful” and “life changing.”
Last fall, Senior Connection
celebrated 20 years of providing
free services to eligible area
seniors through its growing
network of volunteers and
partners. During 2014,
volunteer drivers provided more
than 8,000 round trip rides to
medical appointments, grocery
stores, and other personal
appointments. Volunteers also
made more than 800 “friendly
visits” and telephone calls to
seniors. The organization offers
three types of services:
Senior Rides for
individuals 62+ in Montgomery
County. This is a door-todoor service without income
restriction. Most often, this will
be a round trip provided by the
same volunteer. “This is a free
service,” says Mary Murphy,
Senior Connection’s program
director. “So, we are pretty
popular! We ask for a threeweek notice to schedule a ride.”
Pantry Fillers for
individuals 60+ with an annual
income of $29,425 or less.
Seniors are matched with a
volunteer who either escorts
them to the grocery or shops for
them using a list. Volunteers
help bring groceries into the
home and put them away if
needed. This is another very
popular service, so there can be
a waiting list depending upon
volunteer availability.
Money Monitors for
individuals 62+ with an annual
income of $44,750 or $51,100
for a couple. Your individual/
couple asset limit must be
no more than this amount
as well. The value of homes,
autos, retirement accounts are
not included assets. Trained
volunteers work directly
with clients who remain in
full control of their financial
decisions. Volunteers help
develop budgets, organize
paperwork, write checks for
the client’s signature from a
designated account, review bills
to lessen costs or correct errors,
help set up debt-payment
plans, apply for money-saving
resources, and alert the client to
possible mail fraud and scams.
More on Money Monitors
The Money Monitor Program
was launched in 2012. Two
professional daily money
managers who saw the need
for money management
support for low-income
seniors encouraged the Senior
Connection to start a Bill Payer
Program, which at that time
was under the umbrella of the
AARP Foundation’s Money
Many Leisure World residents were greeted at the March 13 Transit Fair by
Mary Murphy representing Senior Connection, which offers FREE transportation
and other services to seniors. Photo by Joyce Temple
Management Programs. When
the foundation decided to
sunset its involvement in the
Money Manager Programs
two years ago, the Senior
Connection picked up the
program on its own and
recently changed the name to
Money Monitors.
“There are important
Contact Senior Connection
For Service and to Volunteer
Mary Murphy, Program Director
3950 Ferrara Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20906
Phone: 301-942-1049 • Fax: 301 962-0892
Internet: www.seniorconnectionmc.org
Volunteers Needed to Provide
Senior Connection Services
To keep up with demand, the Senior Connection cadre of
volunteers needs to expand. Prospective volunteers are encouraged
to consider joining in what most volunteers, who are appreciated
as “amazing” people, and clients agree is a mutually fulfilling
service and rewarding relationship.
Here is the Senior Connection’s pitch: If you are looking for a
rewarding, flexible and stimulating volunteer opportunity, look no
further. For as little as two to three hours per month, at a time that
is convenient to your schedule, you can make a world of difference
to a senior who is no longer able to drive or to manage simple tasks
that many of us do without even thinking.
Volunteer services include grocery shopping, escorted
transportation, bill paying, as well as telephone reassurance
calling, friendly visitation, and administrative office support. The
Senior Connection provides a clear understanding of roles and
responsibilities through an organized volunteer orientation and
training program and liability coverage is provided for all volunteers.
The Senior Connection is also looking for partner organizations
like faith-based communities who are trying to organize volunteers
to provide transportation to their senior members. The Senior
Connection can offer free volunteer training, access to a web-based
scheduling system, and volunteer liability insurance to partners.A
Senior Connection goal is to provide more rides to more seniors!
safeguards in this program,”
says Murphy. “All volunteers
are vetted with background
and reference checks and
given a three-hour training.
Volunteers work with a
‘designated account’ of no
more than $3,500 so the
funds they help to handle
are limited. Volunteers are
required to submit a monthly
report, signed by the client,
along with a copy of the
monthly bank statement. This
report is filed in the Senior
Connection client file and is
reviewed every three months
by a monitor who reconciles
the volunteer report with
the client bank statement for
accuracy and integrity.”
The Senior Connection
also carries liability insurance
covering up to the income/asset
limit, says Murphy.
Since the first connection
bill-paying client-volunteer
match in 2012, volunteers have
assisted 59 clients. During
2014 alone, Money Monitor
volunteers helped 42 clients,
putting in more than 1,000
hours of service.
The Senior Connection
receives funding from
Montgomery County’s
Department of Health
and Human Services,
foundations grants, and
individual donations. The
Senior Connection, a 501(c)
(3) nonprofit, is dedicated
to providing programs and
services that preserve and
foster independence, mobility,
and quality of life for seniors.
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Events & ENTERTAINMENT
Upcoming Spring Events: Don’t Miss Out!
T
he E&R Department
has a great line up of
entertainment in April.
Don’t miss out!
‘About Time’ Screening—
On Sunday, April 12 at 2 p.m. in
Clubhouse II’s auditorium, the
E&R Department is screening
the movie “About Time” (2013,
Rated R for language and
some sexual content; 2 hr. 3
mins; not closed captioned).
Free tickets, limit two per
person, are required and can be
obtained from the E&R office in
either Clubhouse I or II.
Glory of Love
Performance—Let Frank
and Trish Curreri take you on a
musical journey of love—from
its elation and happiness to its
sadness and disappointment.
Enjoy this talented couple’s
renditions of familiar love
ballads by some of America’s
greatest entertainers. Thursday,
April 16 at 7 p.m. in Clubhouse
II’s auditorium. Tickets, $5 per
person, are available at the E&R
offices in Clubhouse I and II.
Spring Flea Market—
Join your friends and fellow
residents on Saturday, April 18
from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. in the
Clubhouse I Crystal Ballroom
and Maryland Room for the
semi-annual Leisure World
Flea Market. Sign up for market
space in the E&R Office in
Clubhouse I. Residents only
are eligible to rent space at the
market and a resident must be
present at the table at all times.
Remember, your unused items
May 16: Performance
by Andaiye, Wear Your
Dancing Shoes!
M
otown fans, party
people, Baby
Boomers, and
Oldie but Goodie lovers
mark your calendars for
Saturday, May 16 at 7 p.m.!
The Education & Recreation
Department invites you to
an evening of toe-tapping
fun with your family
and friends and proudly
presents international artist,
“Andaiye.”
Andaiye’s talents include
a vast musical repertoire
of jazz, R&B, gospel, and
soul, often integrating
dance and theater into her
performances. She has
shared the stage with other
musical greats such as Chaka
Khan, Nancy Wilson, Mavis
Staples, and Ledisi, just to
name a few! Andaiye has
recently received critical
acclaim for her independently
Leisure
World News
OF MARYLAND
produced CD releases on the
MadScott Music label entitled
“Storyville.” The CD features
great jazz standards such as
“Summertime,” “Guess Who I
Saw Today” and “Lover Man.”
If you are looking for
engaging entertainment,
plan to spend an evening in
the Leisure World ballroom
with Andaiye and her trio
featuring Tre Felton on keys,
Tosin Aribisala on drums,
and Andrian Horton on bass.
Light refreshments will be
provided and a cash bar will
be available. Tickets, $10 per
person, go on sale in both
clubhouses at 8:30 a.m. on
Tuesday, April 7.
may be your neighbor’s sought
after treasures. Join us for a
fun-filled day!
Live New Orleans
Music—Celebrate spring with
the Dixieland Express and a
night of live New Orleans-style
entertainment! The event is
Saturday, April 18, 7:30-9:30
p.m. in the Clubhouse I Crystal
Ballroom. Dixieland Express
is featuring a musical review
of the important streets of the
French Quarter. The concert
begins with “Bourbon Street
Parade,” and includes “Canal
Street Blues,” “Basin Street
Blues,” “South Rampart Street
Blues” and so much more. The
price is $8 for great live music;
cash bar will be available.
Tickets are available in both
clubhouses.
Long Ago and Far Away,
Great Songs of Hollywood—
On Monday, April 20 at 1 p.m.
in the Clubhouse II auditorium,
singer Julie Kurzava, along
with pianist Diane Kinsley, will
present a program of standards
written for the big screen.
Kurzava sings the songs and
tells the stories of songs written
in a time when every great film
needed a great song to be sung
by stars like Gene Kelly, Bing
Crosby, Judy Garland, or the
great Fred Astaire and Ginger
Rogers. Tickets for this unique
and timeless performance are
$6 per person and are available
in both clubhouses.
Please bring your Leisure
World ID when registering for
E&R programs.
n Hispanos De Leisure World
April 10 Movie
Screening: ‘Tinta Roja’
H
ispanos de Leisure
World will present the
movie By
Pat Ritter on Friday,
April 10 at 3 p.m. in
Clubhouse I. Please
check the directory
in the lobby for
room location.
Here is a
synopsis of the
film, which has
English subtitles:
“Peruvian college
student Alfonso
(Giovanni Ciccia) yearns to
be a writer, but the young
idealist had more in mind
than crafting sensationalized
news reports for a smarmy
tabloid. As he adjusts to his
editor’s expectations that
every article should
entertain the reader,
Alfonso discards his
journalistic principles
and seeks scintillating
stories—even if it
means embellishing
them in this astute
drama based on
Alberto Fuguet’s
novel.”
Members and all
residents are welcome
to attend. Come early, seating
is limited. Refreshments
are available. Donations are
suggested.
— Carlos Montorfano
n Leisure World Ballroom Dance Club
Next Dance is April 25
The April dance is on Saturday, the 25th from 7:30-10:30
p.m. in the Clubhouse I Crystal Ballroom. Swing’N on a
Star will be the band. Joan Soffer is taking reservations
(301-598-2528). Any resident can become a club member
for just $6 per year and can bring friends and relatives to
our monthly dances. So join us for a great evening of good
music and dancing.
— Jackie Harrell
n Foundation of Leisure World
April 27: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s Atlantic
String Quartet Presents Performance, Discussion
T
he Foundation is bringing
symphonic sounds to Leisure
World. Featuring the Atlantic
String Quartet, the first event, in a
series of three, is Monday, April 27
in the Clubhouse II auditorium. Two
performances are scheduled, one at 11
a.m. and the second at 1:30 p.m.
The internationally renowned quartet
includes Rebecca Nichols (violin), Greg
Mulligan (violin), Karin Brown (viola)
and Bo Li (cello). The program includes
the “String Quartet No. 19 in C major, K.
465” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and
the “Sting Quartet No. 4, Op. 44, No. 2” by
Felix Mendelssohn. In addition to playing
the compositions, quartet members will
discuss them in order to give the audience
a better understanding of the chamber
music genre.
The Atlantic Quartet has established
itself as one of the most prominent chamber
music ensembles in the region with
numerous performances at Strathmore
Hall, Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, and other
venues Maryland and Pennsylvania, and
enthusiastic reviews in The Baltimore
Sun and The Washington Post. Quartet
members have recorded on various labels,
and given performances and master classes
Clockwise from top left, Bo Li, Karin Brown, Greg
Mulligan, Rebecca Nichols. Photo courtesy BSO
in Canada, the United States, Central
America, South America, Europe and
Asia. The group has appeared regularly
at schools, hospitals, churches and other
community venues and we are fortunate
to have arranged for their appearance in
Leisure World.
The foundation is currently arranging
for two additional performances to
be given by the Baltimore Symphony
Orchestra in June and July, one by
the brass section and another by the
woodwind section.
There are two other things you need to
know right now: With a mere 300 seats
in our auditorium and two performances
scheduled only 600 tickets will be
available for over 8,000 residents to
see the Atlantic String Quartet. Do not
hesitate. Head over to the E&R office
in Clubhouse I as soon as possible. The
ticket price is only $5 and tickets will be
going fast. Tickets are on sale now.
The second thing you need to know
is that your Foundation is a 501-c-3
charitable organization so your donations
are tax deductible. It is only because of
the generosity of our donors that we can
offer these programs at such an affordable
price. Therefore, why not make a donation
to the foundation when you come by for
your tickets?
— David Young
n Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America, Charles B. Krieger Post 567
Jewish Vets Welcome Montgomery County Police Chief
by Marvin Franklin
P
lease join us for a special
brunch and presentation
by J. Thomas Manger,
Chief of Police in Montgomery
County on Sunday, April 12 at
10:15 a.m. in the Clubhouse
I Crystal Ballroom. Manger
has been the Chief of Police
in Montgomery County since
February 2004. He was a major
figure in the apprehension of the
D.C. snipers who terrorized our
region for three weeks in October
2002. More recently, since the
episode in Ferguson, Mo., he has
been meeting with community
groups two or three evenings a
week, doing everything he can to
bolster community trust. We are
looking forward to his discussion
of county policing.
Manger began his law
enforcement career in 1977
with the Fairfax County
(Virginia) Police Department.
He rose through the ranks
Executive Institute, the Police
to become Chief of Police in
Executive Leadership School at
1998. Manger is credited with
the University of Richmond, and
reorganizing and expanding
the Senior Executive Institute
the police department’s
at the University of Virginia,
community policing efforts.
Manger completed
His commitment
the John F. Kennedy
to the highest
School’s program
ethical standards
for state and local
for policing and his
government at
enactment of new
Harvard University.
policies to increase
In 2012, he was
departmental
inducted into the
accountability
Montgomery County
earned significant
Human Rights Hall
recognition and
Chief Thomas Manger
of Fame.
awards from the
We will present
community.
a fantastic brunch of blintzes
Manger serves as president
with toppings, lox, bagels,
of the Major Cities Chiefs
cream cheese, scrambled eggs,
Association (MCCA),
tuna salad, fruit, pastries, juice
representing the largest law
and coffee. The price is $14 per
enforcement agencies in the
person, by mail order only. Please
United States, Canada and the
make your reservation check
United Kingdom. He is also vice
payable to “JWV Post 567” and
president of the Police Executive
mail it to Marvin Franklin, 3200
Research Forum.
N. Leisure World Blvd., Apt. 709,
A graduate of the F.B.I.
National Academy, the National Silver Spring, MD 20906.
Deadline for reservations
is Monday, April 6. For
questions, please call Marvin
(301-598-9372).
JWV Post 567, the oldest
active veterans organization in
the United States, is accepting
new members. If interested,
please call Commander Marvin
Franklin.
n Unitarian Universalists
April 28: A Wider Circle Founder on Ending Poverty
O
n Tuesday, April 28, the Unitarian
Universalists of Leisure World
(UUs) will host Mark Bergel,
Ph.D., the founder and executive
director of A Wider Circle, a nonprofit
organization founded in 2001. The
mission of A Wider Circle is simple:
to end poverty. Bergel has led the
organization’s growth from its early
years operating out of his own living
room to its current 25,000-squarefoot facility and its status as a primary
source of support for more than 20,000
individuals per year and hundreds
of government, social service, and
nonprofit agencies in the greater
Washington region.
The organization provides basic needs
items to families transitioning out of
shelters or simply living without life’s
necessities, furnishing the homes of
more than 1,000 children and adults
every single month free of charge. A
Wider Circle also provides and leads
educational workshops that focus on
advancing job skills, financial literacy,
stress management, and nutrition.
It has recently launched the Center
for Professional Development, which
provides critical back-to-work support
for men and women seeking to enter or
re-enter the workforce.
Bergel’s efforts to end poverty led to
his selection as a CNN Hero in 2014
and, among his many other honors,
Washingtonian Magazine named him a
Washingtonian of the Year in its January
2015 issue.
Join the UUs on April 28 in Clubhouse
II and hear from a speaker who just
doesn’t talk about the problems
of poverty, but actually has done
something about them. Social time and
refreshments begin at 2:30 p.m. and are
followed by the program at 3 p.m. You
do not have to be a member of the UUs
to attend our meetings. All residents are
welcome.
For information about our Unitarian
Universalists organization, please
contact President Diane Baillie (240560-7181) or (diane.baillie48@gmail.
com).
— Dave Edfors
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❒ Inter-Faith Chapel Missions Committee
Donate Bedding to
A Wider Circle
A
Wider Circle, a local
charity that helps to lift
families out of poverty,
needs your help. Here in our
community, we find ourselves
with drawers and closets filled
with very useable extra stuff. It
is time to help move some of the
items we are not using to others
who have a need.
To make this match possible,
we are collecting new and
gently used sheets, pillowcases,
blankets, comforters, small
throws and towels.
Drop off your donations on
Monday, May 4 and Tuesday,
May 5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the
portico at Inter-Faith Chapel.
For your convenience, Missions
Committee members have
created a speedy drive-through
process. Please bring your
donations securely tied in a
plastic bag.
Who needs your excess
bedding? A Wider Circle serves
families in great need that are
coming out of shelters and for
whom housing has become
available. Last year more than
4,500 families were helped.
When Mark Bergel, Ph.D.,
founded A Wider Circle 12
years ago, he realized that
providing basic needs for a
home is the best way to help
families to start anew with
dignity and hope.
Remember May 4 and May 5
from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.
— Eoline McCrone
❒ Interfaith Committee of Leisure World
Yom Hashoah Service
Remembering the Past with Guest
Speaker Gilbert Waganheim
T
he Interfaith
Committee of
Leisure World will
commemorate the Holocaust
in its annual Yom Hashoah
service April 16 at 1:30
p.m. in the Clubhouse II.
The keynote speaker for
the event will be Gilbert
Waganheim, a U.S. Army
officer who was present at the
liberation of the Mauthausen
Concentration Camp.
A Leisure World resident,
Waganheim is active with the
Jewish War Veterans Chapter
in the Washington region. He
was a lieutenant at the time
that the U.S. Army advanced
into Germany and liberated
the concentration camp at
Mauthausen. What he saw
there will forever be engraved
in his memory.
As is customary for this
event, survivors of the
Holocaust will participate
by lighting seven candles
and will recite readings
memorializing those who
died in the camps, the
survivors, the resistance, the
righteous Gentiles and the
future for all mankind and
the state of Israel. Joan Soffer
is soliciting volunteers from
among the survivors living in
Leisure World to participate.
Rabbi Gary Fink and Cantor
Mike Kravitz will participate
as will the JRLW choir lead
by Ed Laskin.
There will be readings
and prayers by clergy and
members of the four religious
organizations in Leisure
World that constitute the
Interfaith Committee – The
Inter-Faith Chapel, Our Lady
of Grace Catholic Church,
the Universalist Unitarians
and the Jewish Residents of
Leisure World.
Yom Hashoah will be
the first opportunity for
the community as a whole
to welcome the new senior
minister of the Inter-Faith
Chapel, Reverend Dr.
Woodrow Rea.
Join the members of the
community as we remember
the victims of the Nazis and
dedicate ourselves to make
certain this will never happen
again.
— Fred Shapiro
n Fireside Forum
Reminder: Talk on North
Korea on April 19
D
r. Michael J. Mazarr will
discuss U. S. foreign
policy with regard to
North Korea on Sunday, April
19 at 2:30 p.m. in Clubhouse II.
He will cover the implications
of the dangerous behavior of
this nuclear power state on our
international positions and
policies.
Mazarr was professor of
national security strategy and
associate dean of academics at
the U.S. National War College
in Washington, D.C., and is now
with the Rand Corporation.
He is the author of 10 books,
including “North Korea and the
Bomb,” and “The Revolution in
Military Affairs: A Framework
for Defense Planning.”
Saul Penn is the host for this
Fireside Forum speaker.
— Jonas Weiss
n The Sock Hop Dance Club
Next Dance is April 20
W
e had another very successful dance on March 16. We
will have a dance the third Monday of every month.
The next dance is April 20, in Clubhouse II. Chip and
Andrea are fabulous and will provide the music from 7-9 p.m.
Bring your own beer, wine and snacks.
Ticket prices are $15 for Leisure World residents and guests;
$10 for Baby Boomers, Fun and Fancy, Bridge or Leisure World
Golf Members. RSVP to [email protected] or purchase
tickets at the door.
— Doug Brasse
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Clubs, Groups & ORGANIZATIONS
n Rossmoor Library
n NARFE Chapter 1143
by Mary Lou Furgurson
M
Library News: Old Books, Success! Our Chapter
the Holocaust and a
Will Continue
Forthcoming Title
F
rom time to time, we
must discard older
books in order to make
space for new arrivals. In view
of our rule of not accepting
donations of titles more than
three years old (there are some
exceptions), some of you may
wonder why we keep some
books much older than that in
circulation. The reasons may
be that the author has been
re-discovered and there is a
sudden demand for previous
works, that the book is a
classic and always in demand
(“To Kill A Mockingbird” is
a good example), or that the
author is sooo popular that our
patrons are still reading all of
their publications, no matter
how old.
It is a judgment call, of
course. A good rule of thumb
is to check the last due date on
the back. If the book has not
been in circulation for a year or
more it is a candidate for the
discard box. (These discards
find new life at thrift shops and
charitable organizations. We
never throw away a book unless
it is beyond repair.)
We have been trying for quite
a while to dedicate a special
area for a small collection of
books donated by a generous
resident. The subject is The
Holocaust, and the collection
contains both fiction
and non-fiction. There
are some titles with
which many of you are
familiar: “Diary of Anne
Frank,” for instance, but
less known works are
also included. We may
blend these new arrivals
with some titles already
on our shelves, (the
novel “Sarah’s Key” is a
candidate) so that those
interested in that period
of world history can find
an immediate source.
Coming soon.
Thanks to all who
have been dropping
extra change (and
sometimes bills) in
our donation jar at the
checkout desk. Every
bit helps toward our
book purchases and we
appreciate every penny. We
hope to have a new item for a
raffle very shortly. We think
you will like our choice as much
as last year’s quilt.
Coming attractions include
Ann Packer’s new novel, “The
Children’s Crusade,” described
as an epic story that displays
all the joys and tragedies of a
real American family. Set in
northern California, beginning
in the 1950s, post-Korean War
era, it has been hailed by some
as beautifully written, sensitive
and incisive and hard to put
down. It will be published in
early April and has been preordered.
It seems ALL of your favorite
mystery/espionage/adventure
authors have works coming
out over the next few months.
We’re going to be very busy.
See you at the library!
ission accomplished!
The National Active
and Retired Federal
Employees Association (NARFE)
will continue to have a presence
in Leisure World, thanks to
several members who have
stepped up to lead us forward.
At our March 16 chapter
meeting, four members were
announced as candidates
to fill the chapter’s officer
positions. The members are (in
alphabetical order) Joe Cook,
John Moen, Dave Nachtsheim
and Maureen Ross. Nominations
are officially closed. The specific
officer slate will be finalized
and the officers will be officially
installed by acclamation at our
April 20 meeting.
We had a good turnout at the
March meeting. Gary Roundtree,
vice president, Maryland
State Federation of NARFE,
made an excellent legislation
presentation. Additionally, some
of the attendees offered ideas
about future chapter direction
and activities.
Come to the April 20 meeting
in Clubhouse I, starting with
refreshments at 1:30 p.m.
Check the directory for meeting
room location. We will install
our new officers and you will
have the opportunity to hear
from them directly. We will also
have an open dialogue to listen
to ideas and suggestions for
change as the chapter moves
ahead.
We look forward to seeing you
April 20. For information call
Sam Girson (240-669-7336).
— Sam Girson
n Macintosh Club
Back to Basics
by Brent Malcolm
O
ur meeting this month is a
review of basic Macintosh
operating procedures. We
are covering a host of shortcuts,
methods and keystrokes that
will make life with your Mac
computer simpler and easier.
Join us in the Clubhouse II on
April 16 at 10 a.m. And look for a
similar Back to Basics session for
the iPad and iPhone in May.
Exercise Your Battery
One aspect of good battery
health, in many ways seems
counterintuitive. Many
notebook users leave their Macs
continuously plugged into a
power source, thereby keeping the
battery fully charged at all times.
After a year or two of keeping the
battery always plugged-in, they
will find they have a need to run
thir Mac on battery power, only to
find the battery greatly degraded
in performance.
Why does this happen? If
the battery has never been
used, shouldn’t it be as strong
as the day it was purchased?
Unfortunately, the answer is
no. Like humans, batteries need
to exercise from time to time.
The best thing you can do
for your battery is to use it
once a week or at least once a
month. You need to keep the
electrons flowing through the
battery. Run through a full
discharge cycle – where you
run on the battery until it is
nearly depleted – and then let
it fully recharge. This will keep
the battery healthy and give you
the best performance when you
need it.
For best results, periodically
use your laptop without
plugging it in and then recharge
it when its battery has depleted
to 10 to 15 percent.
Today’s Tip
Be more efficient by learning
to use keyboard shortcuts.
Every Mac menu shows a
keyboard shortcut for many
of the menu items to the right
of the menu item itself. If you
learn the common shortcuts
it will save you time by not
having to take your hand off the
keyboard, grab the mouse and
make a manual selection.
n Book Club Network
Club Roundup: What We Are Reading
by Verna Denny
A
warm welcome to our
new book club “Famous
Women.” The club
read “The Traitor’s Wife: The
Woman Behind Benedict Arnold
and the Plan to Betray America”
by Allison Pataki, the story
of the wife of Benedict Arnold.
Members thought the book was
an interesting read, giving them
insight into an area of history with
which they were not very familiar.
This book is considered historical
fiction but, after researching the
author’s sources, it appears to be
essentially historically accurate.
“The Page Turners” read
“Galway Bay” by Mary Pat Kelly,
a history of Irish Americans that
spans six generations beginning
with the potato famine and the
Great Starvation. Although a
long book, almost 600 pages,
the story is gripping and the
characters well developed. “The
Page Turners” also read “Frog
Music” by Emma Donoghue,
a literary thriller set in the
underbelly of San Francisco in
the late 1800s. Members had
mixed feelings about this book.
“The Searchers” read
and recommend “Hotel on the
Corner of Bitter and Sweet”
by Jamie Ford, about the
relationship between the Chinese
and Japanese communities in
America’s Pacific Northwest
during World War II. The group
discussed racism then and
now; war and its relationship
to racism; the enduring
connections that people make;
relationships between fathers
and sons; and finding the “sweet”
with the “bitter” in life.
“Diversity Strong”
enjoyed discussing, and highly
recommends, “The Buddha
in the Attic” by Julie Otsuka.
This novel tells the story of
a group of Japanese women
brought from Japan to San
Francisco as “picture brides”
nearly a century ago. It traces
their arduous journey by boat
to their arrival in America, to
marriage to men they had never
met; to back breaking work
in the fields; to struggles with
a new language; experiences
in childbirth, motherhood
and raising children who will
ultimately reject their heritage.
“The Rose Readers” gave
five thumbs up to “The Demon
Under the Microscope: From
Battlefield Hospitals to Nazi
Labs, One Doctor’s Heroic
Search for the World First
Miracle Drug” by Thomas
Hager. It’s about the discovery
of sulfa, the first antibiotic,
and how it shaped modern
medicine. The story is well
researched and moves like a
well-written novel, keeping
readers fascinated to the end. If
you enjoy reading science and
history this is the book for you.
‘The Bookies” read “The
Round House” by Lois Erdrich.
The author, a Native American
writer, uses fiction to illustrate
the way Native Americans
have been treated by the U.S.
government, particularly the
conflicts in jurisdiction issues.
This novel is about the rape of
a Native-American mother by a
non-Native-American man and
how justice is elusive because of
differences in the way the laws
are interpreted and administered.
The protagonist is the victim’s
teenaged son. Erdrich uses the
humor of teen boys as a catalyst
to make the situation bearable as
the victim’s family seeks justice.
“The African Heritage
Book Club” read “Mom & Me
& Mom” by Maya Angelou, in
which the author harnesses her
celebrated storytelling skills to
explain the complex relationship
she had with her mother and
how love and healing led to
reconciliation. Members also
read “Claire of the Sea Light” by
Edwidge Danticat. The author
writes about her native Haiti.
Beautifully written, the novel
reads like a series of short
stories, each building upon the
other. Members enjoyed the
stories and would recommend
both of these selections.
Thanks to Book Club
leaders—Ann Clark, Betsy
Haas, Joan Hecht, Vi Nichols,
Carol Wendkos, and Laura
Wiltz—for providing summaries
of their meetings for the “What
We Are Reading” column.
The Book Club Network
is a collection of book
discussion groups. For further
information, contact Verna
Denny (301-598-1418, verhd@
msn.com).
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n Democratic Club
County Council Members to Address Local Issues
Norbeck Road and other issues.
At-Large Councilmember
Marc Elrich was first
elected to the Council in
2006. He chairs the Public
Safety Committee, which has
by Emile Milne
I
n April, members of the
delegation representing
Leisure World in the
Montgomery County Council will
meet with Democratic Club
of Leisure World (DCLW)
members and other
residents for a discussion
of local and countywide
issues.
The event will take
place on Thursday,
April 9 at 7 p.m. in the
Clubhouse I Crystal
Ballroom.
The expected
participants are: District
3 Councilmember Sidney Sidney Katz
Nancy Floreen
Katz, and At-Large
members Marc Elrich,
Nancy Floreen, and Hans
Riemer. They will brief
the audience on their
priorities and respond
to your questions about
issues of importance to
Leisure World residents.
Councilmember
Sidney Katz, the newly
elected councilmember
from District 3, which
includes Leisure World,
Marc Elrich
Hans Riemer
is making his second
appearance in the
community this spring. He is
jurisdiction over the criminal
a member of the Committee
justice system, including the
on Public Safety and the
Police Department, Fire/Rescue
Committee on Government
and Animal Control.
Operations & Fiscal Policy. He
At-Large
plans to discuss traffic safety on Councilmember Nancy
HST Cultural Arts presents
PRINCESS WHATSERNAME
AND JULIUS CAESAR
Friday and Saturday, April 10-11
Tickets: 301-294-0520
Rockville Concert Band presents
MUSIC FOR ALL AGES: REEL MUSIC
Sunday, April 12 at 3 p.m.
No tickets required; $5 suggested donation
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
Great performances in the neighborhood.
Rockville Civic Center Park • www.rockvillemd.gov/theatre
603 Edmonston Dr., Rockville, MD 20851
Box Office: 240-314-8690
Floreen is Vice President of
the Council. She also chairs
the Planning, Housing and
Economic Development
Committee and is a member
of the Transportation,
Infrastructure, Energy &
Environment Committee.
A member of the Council
since 2002, she is the
author of the bill to ban
the use of electronic
cigarettes in public places.
Councilmember
Hans Riemer is
a member of the
Government Operations
& Fiscal Policy Committee
and the Planning, Housing
& Economic Development
Committee. He was first
elected 2010.
At-Large member
and Council President
George Leventhal is
unable to attend due to a
family commitment.
Democratic Club
Election of Officers
The DCLW Nominations
and Election (N&E)
Committee is accepting
applications from
individuals who are
interested in running
for positions on the Executive
Committee for the 2015-2017
term. The election will take
place at the general membership
meeting in May.
If you are interested, please
email a brief statement on your
background and suitability
to serve to: Pat Leanza,
Nominations and Election
Chair, at [email protected],
or deliver to the DCLW mailbox
in the E&R office in Clubhouse I.
Nominations from the floor
will also be accepted on the
day of the election at the May
meeting, providing the nominee
is present. Installation of officers
will be held at the general
membership meeting in June.
All positions on the
Executive Committee are open
for nomination of candidates.
Current office holders who
wish to serve another term
must also submit applications
to be considered by the
Nominating Committee. The
positions to be filled are:
President – presides over
meetings and conducts the
business of the Executive
Committee.
1st Vice President – serves
in absence of the President
and is responsible for the
refreshments, room set-up for
meetings, and hospitality.
2nd Vice President –
assists the President with
programs.
Secretary – Takes minutes
of Executive Committee and
General Membership meetings,
and keeps DCLW records.
Treasurer – Keeps all
accounts, prepares monthly
and annual reports, and assists
the audit committee as well
as heads the Membership
Committee.
Three Members-at-Large
– To serve in whatever capacity
the Executive Committee
deems necessary.
Immediate Past
President – This position,
of course, is not open as it
is automatically filled by the
immediate past president.
Leisure World Club Trips
Next deadline for trip submissions is Tuesday, April 7
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
e-mail your information to [email protected].
Please Note: Member/Non-Member pricing is at the discretion of individual clubs.
The Complete History of Comedy (Abridged)
Weinberg Center for the Arts, Frederick MD
Saturday, April 11
You’re in for what the Cincinnati Enquirer calls a “wild, wild ride” when you take the trip, sponsored
by the Leisure World Comedy and Humor Club, to see and hear this rollicking 90 minutes,
featuring three actors who call themselves the “Reduced Shakespeare Company.” The triple-threat
troupe reduces serious subjects to short comedies, having done gigs at venues including the
White House, the Lincoln and Kennedy Centers and many others, giving performances in a dozen
countries. Arrive at Clubhouse II by 5:30 p.m. for the evening show. Checks for $45, separate from
any other payment and made out to Leisure World Comedy and Humor Club, should be mailed
by April 8 to Faye A. Freedman, 14 Finsbury Park Ct., Silver Spring, MD 20906 (Phone: 301-5989919). Please put your phone number on the check.
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
Tuesday, April 14
Have you ever visited Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens? NA’AMAT has made arrangements
for a very special excursion to Hillwood. The trip includes bus transportation to and from
Hillwood, a docent-led tour of the estate, lunch, all gratuities and a contribution to NA’AMAT.
The bus will leave from Clubhouse II at 9:45 a.m. and return at 3:45 p.m. Make your reservation
by sending a check for $72 per person to Theda Rosenblum, 3330 N. Leisure World Blvd., Apt.
117, Silver Spring, MD 20906. Call Theda (301-598-9105) if you have any questions. Wait list only.
Baltimore National Aquarium
Tuesday, April 21
Join the Going It Alone Club to an excursion to the aquarium. Lunch is on your own. Trip includes
transportation, bus gratuity and admission for the aquarium at a cost of $67. The bus leaves
Clubhouse II at 9 a.m. and returns at approximately 3 p.m. Sign up now by check or credit card in the
Eyre Travel office in Clubhouse I. Or call 301-598-1599 or 1-800-321-3973. Space is limited.
Harrington Casino
Thursday, May 14
Join the Going It Alone Club on a trip to the Harrington (DE) Casino. The casino is giving
us $10 free play and buffet lunch. The cost is $24 per person ($31 for non-members), which
includes transportation and driver gratuity. Bus leaves Clubhouse II at 10:45 a.m. and returns
at approximately 6:45 p.m. Sign up begins at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 28 in Clubhouse II (at
SNL). Cancellation date is April 10. For more information, call Joe Parker (301-598-3457).
Dover Downs Hotel and Casino
Wednesday, May 27- Thursday, May 28
Come with NA’AMAT to the luxurious Dover Downs Hotel and Casino. This is an overnight
stay. The price of $115 per person, double occupancy, includes round-trip transportation from
Clubhouse II, lovely accommodations, buffet breakfast and breakfast gratuity. In addition, each
guest receives a generous $50 in free slot play. Please make check payable to NA’AMAT
and mail to: Trudy Stone, 15101 Interlachen Dr., Apt. 801, Silver Spring, MD 20906. When
sending in your reservation, include telephone number and with whom you will be rooming.
Questions? Call Trudy, 301-438-0016.
Tennis & More at Allenberry Resort
Wednesday, Aug. 5 - Friday, Aug. 7
The Leisure World Tennis Club invites everyone to a fun-filled, three-day getaway to the
Allenberry Resort and Playhouse in Boiling Springs, Penn. There will be two nights of
accommodations in one of their lodges, a wine and cheese reception, two excellent dinners, two
breakfasts, the show “South Pacific,” a comfortable pool, cards and other games, plenty of tennis
on Har-Tru courts, and time to explore the beautiful fly-fishing area near the Appalachian Trail.
The price is $239 per person for double occupancy. Call 800-324-8716 for reservations and note
that you are with the Leisure World group.
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.
n Republican Club
Secretary of County
Republican Party Joe
Gillin Presents Report
T
he next meeting of
the Republican Club is
Monday, April 20 at 7
p.m. in Clubhouse I (an evening
meeting again).
Joe Gillin, secretary of
the Montgomery County
Republican Party, will be our
featured speaker. He has been
a member of the county’s
Republican Central Committee
(RCC) since 2005, sits on its
Executive Committee and has
been active in presidential,
gubernatorial, and local
campaigns.
Gillin is a space systems
professional who has
participated in professional
organizations and in
space policy advocacy and
public outreach activities
to advance the progress
of space exploration and
development. Highlights of his
background include serving
on the board of directors
of ProSpace, the citizen’s
volunteer lobbying group,
for more than a decade, and
developing agenda items and
organizing teams to advance
a frontier-enabling policy on
Capitol Hill.
Among his honors, he
was named ProSpace “Space
Activist of the Decade” for
1994-2004 and he also received
the Space Frontier Foundations
«Service to the Frontier»
award, 2001.
In his presentation to
the club, Gillin will address
Republican politics in
Montgomery County and
beyond from his unique
perspective as the county
party’s secretary. Come and
hear both about Gillin’s inside
view of Republican politics in
Montgomery County and his
outside experience in political
activism.
The Leisure World
Republican Club is offering
a new service. Our first vicepresident, Fred Denecke
(301-460-2964) is available to
answer questions about
our club by telephone. Call
him. Questions can also still be
sent by email to Fred Seelman
([email protected]), club
president.
Send comments or
questions about these or any
other matters and/or offers
to volunteer to Seelman, by
emailing him (fseelman@gmail.
com), sending him a letter at
his address in the LW phone
book or calling an officer. Join
us for another quality event
on Monday, April 20 at 7 p.m.
and enjoy the refreshments.
— Fred Seelman
n League of Women Voters
April Agenda Features
County Grants and
Contract Process
T
he League of Women
Voters’ April meeting is
Wednesday the 8th at
10:30 a.m. The topic is County
Grants & Contracts to NonProfits, a look at what is being
done in Montgomery County
with regard to the distribution
process of county grants and
contracts. We are looking
forward to an informative
discussion on a subject that
is seldom examined, but
is an important part of the
Montgomery County program.
The Rossmoor unit of the
Montgomery County League
of Women Voters meets the
second Wednesday of the
month in Clubhouse I at 10:15
a.m. All meetings are open to
the public.
For more information about
the League of Women Voters,
contact Elaine (301-438-8707)
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n Garden & Environmental Club
n Ceramics Club
W
I
After Successful Tea,
Tree Planting is Next
hen I worked for the
Federal Government I
found that looking into
my cloudy crystal ball, always
residing in the center of my
desk pad, often gave me better
information than the meeting I
attended that day.
Although the Leisure World
News deadline coincided with
the date of the tea, I have
polished off my magic globe
again, looked into it, and
determined that the club’s
spring Afternoon Tea was a
smashing success. I will provide
the details next issue.
Aside from the board
meeting on Monday, April 6,
the next general meeting of
G&E is on April 13 at 10:30
a.m. in Clubhouse I.
Friday, April 24 is the
important Arbor Day program
to be held in Clubhouse I.
The meeting will be followed
by our annual tree planting
in a selected Leisure World
location. Additional details
of this event will follow, and
we urge all residents and
interested parties to attend.
As Tea Chair Jean DeSchriver
noted “It’s Afternoon Tea for
Trees.” Your ticket to the tea
provides the funds for this
addition to the Leisure World
landscape.
— Arnold Litman
What Goes Bump in
the…Ceramics Studio?
f you have ever been to
Captains Row in Old Town
Alexandria, Va., or other
similar streets, you may recall
that the cobblestone street is
incredibly bumpy. The word
“cobblestone” is derived from
the old English “cob” meaning
“rounded lump,” such as a stone
smoothed and shaped by flowing
water. If you have ever ridden a
bike or worn high-heeled shoes
on a cobblestone street you may
have briefly forgotten their charm
and Old World appeal. In our
ceramics studio, we have a glaze
called cobblestone. It’s fun to use
and gives an interesting texture to
the ceramic piece. I hope you can
see the “bumps” in the picture.
Ceramics is a fun, inexpensive
hobby. You don’t even need
artistic talent…but it’s okay
if you are talented! Our $10
membership fee includes
instruction on how to make and
paint your own ceramic pieces.
We welcome new members so
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drop by our studio in Clubhouse
II. You can also view some of our
ceramic pieces in the studio and
at our website. It can be accessed
via the Leisure World site www.
lwmc.com. Select “LW Residents”
then “Residents,” there you will
see a listing of all the clubs with
websites. You can also visit it
directly (http://sites.google.com/
site/cccofleisureworld/). We hope
to see you soon.
— Gail Bragg
n Gem, Lapidary and Mineral Society
Imelda Rocha Presents a Virtual Tour of Cairo’s
Egyptian Museum
She has attended Wildacres
Pharonic antiquities. She will
All Leisure World residents
lapidary workshops in silver
also recount an unplanned
are welcome at our meetings.
n Wednesday, April 8
smithing and
side trip to the
For information on joining
at 7 p.m., the Leisure
cabochon making.
Great Pyramid of the Leisure World GLMS,
World Gem, Lapidary
She designs and
Giza, which can
please contact President Chuck
and Mineral Society (GLMS)
creates her own
be seen from the
Mason (301-933-3093) or
will meet in Clubhouse II,
jewelry, primarily
museum just to
([email protected]) or
Room 2, to hear Imelda
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the south. Part
Membership Chair Celia Chen
Rocha, president of the GLMS
and earrings,
of her journey
([email protected]) or
of Washington, D.C., talk
using beading
was made on
(240-672-1608).
about her trip to the Egyptian
techniques that
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cache of unique jewels and
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minerals. Established in
was able to attain
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gold, silver, and precious stones Cairo. Her April Imelda Rocha, President of the the program,
since she was seven years old
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when her parents moved the
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family from El Paso, Texas, to
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opened a jewelry shop, and
architecture
drawing. After
established the family residence and amazing collections of
adjournment, all are invited to
in an adjoining house.
jewelry, sculpture, and other
tour the shop next door.
Rocha’s mother, who wanted
her two sons and daughter to
gain wider experience than
they would sitting in front of
the television, took them on
many expeditions into the
surrounding Chihuahuan
Desert, which straddles the
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located on the north side of
the river. Rocha soon became
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n Camera Club
A Primer on Digital Photography
by Nina Parish
O
n Tuesday, March 10, Camera Club
members were given a thorough
refresher course on the basics of
digital photography by David Mullen,
who teaches photography at Montgomery
Community College. David began by
reviewing the plus and minuses of different
kinds of cameras and how much more
creative control the photographer has
when using a digital single lens reflex
(DSLR) type of camera. He mentioned
that one of the newer and more expensive
cameras out now is mirrorless. By
dispensing with the internal mirrors
with the use of newer technology, the
manufacturers have developed a much
lighter camera than the DSLR.
David also reviewed all of the controls
on the DSLRs and gave good examples of
the effects obtained by choosing one over
the other. He stated that the photographer,
however, does control the type of camera
used, the composition, the direction of the
light, and the processing.
The two main controls David discussed
were Aperture Setting and Shutter Speed.
Most photographers select Aperture as
their main control because it is the one
that allows us to alter our Depth of Field.
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When shooting any kind of motion, such
as in sports, then the photographer will
usually opt for the Shutter Speed control.
This control allows the photographer to
slow the action into a freeze shot. David
also touched on the uses of the ISO and
White Balance controls. His examples of
different photographs all next to each other
employing the use of different ISOs and
White Balance gave striking examples of
what effects the photographer can create
by adjusting these controls.
He also discussed the differences
between shooting in a JPEG or RAW
file format. The difference boils down to
the fact that when shooting in JPEG, the
camera makes some decisions as to how
the photo will look, but with RAW, the
photographer makes all of the decisions
in the processing stage. David stated that
he always uses RAW for portrait work but
JPEG for sports. He shoots so many frames
trying to get the right shot in a moving
sport that the processing time would be
tremendous; while in portraiture, he wants
complete control over every aspect of the
photo. David left us with three questions
we should always ask ourselves when
taking pictures. What is my subject? How
can I draw attention to my subject? How
can I simplify? By the latter, he meant to
pay attention to the corners and edges of
the scene in the viewfinder. All in all, we
have much to digest from David’s review of
the basics of photography.
Our April 14 scheduled session with
Mary Ann Setton, “Photographing One’s
Grandchildren,” had to be cancelled due to
a family emergency. In lieu of her session,
our critique committee will be offering
feedback on the photos that lost in the
Abstract Competition on March 24. This
session should prove interesting since
many members sometimes disagree with
the judges’ picks. During this session, we
will hear some critiques beyond those of
the judges.
n Comedy & Humor Club
Trips, Jokes and Hilarity
T
hough April showers may
come your way, they’re
better than the snows of
March, and they bring the flowers
that bloom in May. (Apologies to
the great Al Jolson.)
Meantime, the Comedy and
Humor Club of Leisure World
will present a second flower of
a bouquet of three on Saturday,
April 11—a bus trip to Frederick,
Md. We are going to see and hear
the sometimes acclaimed “The
Complete History of Comedy
(Abridged)” presented by the
Reduced Shakespeare Company,
a three-man staging of comedy
skits and joke-oriented fodder.
See the Club Trips listing on page
30 for details.
On March 11, we journeyed
to Owings Mills, Md., to be
besieged by “Old Jews Telling
Jokes,” actually featuring
five younger comedians often
telling older jokes.
And for the third blossom of
this year’s spring and summer
entertainment, we’ll travel
by bus to Lancaster, Pa., on
July 30 to take in the Dutch
Apple Theater’s presentation
of that glorious Rodgers
and Hammerstein musical,
“Oklahoma!” Call Fay A.
Freedman (301-598-9919) for
information. More details will
be posted in Club Trips in the
April 17 edition of the paper.
Meantime, club president
Sam Hack offered another in
his monthly video TV classic
re-runs on Tuesday, March 31.
If this is TV video afternoon in
Clubhouse II, it must be the last
Tuesday of the month.
We, in fact, meet every
Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in that
same Clubhouse II, usually for
a friendly gathering devoted to
the telling of and listening to
new and not-so-new jokes and
some happy singing of bright
songs—oldies but goodies!.
At a recent such meeting,
for instance, we launched
the appointed rendezvous by
singing “Smile (though your
heart is breaking),” led by Vice
President Mim Parizer. Then,
the standup-comedy mike was
used to deliver jokes and the like
by Homer Wehr, Herb Hodes,
Sumner Levin, Jim Owens,
Gloria Horwitz, Sam, Dolly
Benofff, me and last but not
least, the returning quipster and
troubadour, Fred Firnbacher.
Welcome back, Fred.
Dolly favored us by singing
the parody, “All Day, All Night,
Cary Grant” and a reprise of
Abba Dabba, etc., from the
movie “Two Weeks of Love.”
Fred sang the Jewish parody
version of “Shake Hands with
Your Uncle Mike,” and stated
some immutable laws—like
the law of wrong numbers—
whenever you dial a wrong
number, someone always
answers and recites the sad
but pun-filled account of
the funeral of the Pillsbury
doughboy (who always hatched
half-baked schemes).
Sumner explained where the
word “boob” came from—the
view from the side, view from
the front and view from the side.
Gloria told of the wife, at
their 50th wedding anniversary,
telling her husband that she
had cheated on him only three
times, all of them by having
a dalliance with men who
then helped her husband with
various challenges. (It was
funny—you had to be there.)
Jim gave a hilarious account
of why his wife doesn’t take
him shopping anymore, amid
considerable laughter, some of
it by others than Jim.
Herb: The wedding bride
walked down the aisle on her
father’s arm, then gave him
back his credit card.
Homer: Told by a prison
guard that if the prisoner would
sleep with the guard’s wife, he’d
be released, he replied, “Sorry,
I never end a sentence with a
proposition.”
Sam: Responsible drinking is
“not spilling a drop.”
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n Fun & Fancy Theatre Group
It’s Not a Rumor! It’s the Truth!
The Cast of ‘Rumors’ Includes…
by Allan Okin
N
ancy Green (Chris,
who will be unnerved
enough to smoke
again) and Stan Jones
(Ken, who suffers a lengthy,
but temporary hearing
loss) arrive at the home
of friends Charlie, deputy
mayor, and his wife Myra
to celebrate their 10th
wedding anniversary. The
next couple to arrive is
Lorrie McCleary (Claire, a
wry personality concerned
about appearances) and Ernie
Poland (Lenny, suffering with
whiplash from a car accident
that occurred just a few
minutes ago).
The foursome attempt to
understand the circumstances
of their host’s gunshot
wounds, and are soon joined
by Elaine Apter (Cookie,
a cook with her own TV
show, who suffers from back
spasms) and her spouse,
Steve Bennof (Ernie, an
affable psychoanalyst who
conducts group sessions over
the phone and cooks dinner).
Into this mix of merriment
and mischief come Aileen
Feldman (an insecure Cassie
on the look-out for her
husband’s indiscretions)
and her husband, Allan Okin
(Glenn, a candidate for state
senator).
Mayhem and nonsense
ensue until Barbara Manning
(Officer Welch, having a
rough night but seeing
through the façade of these
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short and long diatribes, akin
to arias in an opera. You’ll
split your sides laughing out
loud at this farce by Neil
Simon, produced by Fun
and Fancy with the special
permission of Samuel French,
Inc. This play is for mature
audiences only, definitely not
for children.
Director Carol Hillmann
hopes to keep the laughter
coming at a fast clip. While
praying for the health of
this cast, Hillmann will
provide some security with
understudies Betty Boulin,
Terry Johnson, Gerry
Kaufman, Saul Penn and
Frank Nacht.
Make your plans now
for one or more of the four
performances on May 8,
9 and 16 at 7:30 p.m., and
Sunday, May 17 at 2 p.m.
Tickets ($8) go on sale in
Clubhouse I on Friday, April
24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for
reserved seats.
At the May 13 Fun and
Fancy general meeting, the
membership will vote for
candidates for the board of
directors prior to the western
music show, “Don’t Fence Me
In,” directed by Joan Bowar.
Auditions for this production
are on Tuesday, April 7, 7-9
p.m. and Wednesday, April
8, 3-5 p.m. in Clubhouse I
(note corrections since earlier
report).
Give Joan a call at (301598-7219) regarding an
audition song. Remember
the change in date and venue
for our May meeting/show;
it will be held in the Crystal
Ballroom on May 13 (the
second Wednesday of the
month) at 7:30 p.m.
Mark the date of June 3 at
6 p.m. for Fun and Fancy’s
annual buffet banquet,
installation of officers,
and announcement of the
fall musical. Make your
reservations early because
the event will be held in the
Maryland Room, which has
a smaller capacity than the
Crystal Ballroom, our usual
location.
Jean McGoldrick, Carole
Jason and Carol Copeland
have selected “fabulous” hors
d’oeuvres, beef/fish/chicken
entrees, vegetables, bread,
and desserts for $28 per
person. Please send all checks
(made out to Fun and Fancy)
for banquet reservations to
Pat Leanza at 15111 Glade
Dr. 12-1B, Mutual 14, Silver
Spring, MD 20906. When
organizing tables, send
all checks together in the
same envelope with a list of
everyone (10-12) seated at the
table. For questions, call Pat
(301-598-4569). Guests are
welcome at this banquet.
Jean will present,
“Vacation Time,” a revue of
places to visit via song and
dance at the banquet. Call
Jean (301-438-2535) if you
are interested in joining the
cast as there are no auditions
for this show. She will discuss
a possible number for you
and tell you the rehearsal
dates to be scheduled for late
May.
Kudos to Hannette Allen
and her fun-filled cast who
entertained us on April 1 in
the revue, “Vaudeville and
Beyond.”
At this time, we also
mourn the passing of Jean
Hessmann, a dear member
who loved to sing, dance,
and clown around in our
productions over many years.
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From Poetry to Memoir: Members Offer
Insightful, Reflective and Revealing Writings
by Mary Zenchoff
O
ur happy group met
on March 19, after
the weather finally
cooperated. There were smiles
all around that we had, at last,
managed to have a meeting. We
usually meet on the first
Thursday of the month, so by the
time you read we should have
gathered on April 2, weather
permitting. One last change,
that has nothing to do with Old
Man Winter, is that our May 7
meeting must be rescheduled
due to the entire clubhouse being
used by the annual health fair
and utilizing all the classrooms
on that day. The new date and
place will be published in the
next edition of the newspaper.
There is always something to
look forward to, isn’t there?
We are happy to welcome
a new member to our group,
Bobbi Troy, a published writer
whose work can be seen in
many online and print journals.
Bobbi shared several samples of
her poetry at our meeting, and
we are delighted to welcome
her to our group. Each of her
poems gave us something to
think about, from the feelings
at a high school reunion, to the
inner reactions of a woman at
a gathering where even a lovely
gown hides quiet sentiments.
Lee Hardy supplied us with her
poem, “Winter Thoughts,” which
first described 20 deer dashing
past an icy stream, comparing the
speed of the deer with the peeking
of early blooming tulips scattered
about the snow. Mammoth
azaleas that Lee once cut back for
love of a sale, she now wished she
had just trimmed them back to
welcome spring. As Lee says at
the end of her poem, “It would,
I think, perhaps have been a
blessed thing.” Danuta Montorfano gave
us an aptly titled poem, “The
Winter of My Discontent.” The
sleet-like ice pearls bouncing
on her car, ice crystals hanging
from eaves, and cold air creeping
under her hood and chilling her
skin reminded us poignantly of
the effect of winter. Most of all,
Danuta’s connection between
the cold weather and thinking
of this being the winter of her
life gave her poem more than
one meaning.
Carlos Montorfano, as always,
brings a bit of humor to his
poems, describing himself
as fighting anguish with his
rhyme, or penning verses to
beat despair. Finally, he says
he seldom thinks of death,
and he’ll save that chore for
his last breath. There is always
something to think about in
Carlos’ poetry.
Joe Fickey provided us with
three haikus, each making us
ponder some truths. The first
haiku is a cheerful thought
on evening, saying that at the
end of day, toss all your cares
away since tomorrow is a new
day. His second haiku states
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“Everything is was, There’ s
no more is or will be, What
happened to me.” Finally, he
calmly states that when his
guardian angel takes a leave of
absence, then troubles begin.
Joe packs a lot of truth into his
haikus.
Verna Denny starts her
brief touching essay on memories
of her mother. She describes her
clothing chosen in the colors
that her mother picked, and
loving one coat more than any
other. She goes on to talk about
her mother as a cook, savoring
the one favorite recipe that her
mother made that Verna liked
the most. Then Verna talks about
missing her mother, especially
when she thinks about these little
memories and wishing she could
call her, and not rush through a
conversation with her. She ends
with a quote from a speech given
by an actor, who said, “Call your
mom, everybody.” Verna e-mails
a slip of his speech and sends
it to her children, along with a
smiley face. A gentle reminder of
an action that Verna wished she
could still do.
Radha Pillai brought us on a
trip to India where as children,
she and her siblings visited
both her grandma’s and
her great-grandma’s
houses. First, they went to
Grandma’s house and enjoyed
a visit plus a big breakfast in
preparation for the long walk to
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young mind seemed like miles
of mango groves, tapioca farms,
coconut trees, chicken coops
and vegetable gardens to get to
Great-grandma’s house where
there was no refrigeration, no
electricity and no telephone.
Great-grandma had Radha and
all the other children pick their
favorite vegetables, help her
peel them and eat some of them
while they were helping. Then
the children swam in the stream
by Great-grandma’s house, took
a bath and returned to the house
for a delicious meal, eating until
they were overfull. Then came
stories, games and songs from
both young and old. The next
morning everyone awoke with the
noisy roosters, cows and all in
kinds of birds. After breakfast the
children visited Grandma’s
house again. Radha’s summing
up of these trips was the happy
expression, “Those were the
days!” These stories are what
Radha calls nuggets from her
memory chest.
Grace Cooper tantalized us
with a poem/story titled, “Deep
Blue,” which we puzzled silently
over as she read its beautiful
flowing words. Was it a dream?
Was it a description of a strange
experience? Was it simply the
tale of a person’s experience in a
quiet setting where a few other
people are there and trying to
make her comfortable? Or, is it
a strange mystery we will each
see in our own way? In the end,
a few people decided it was the
feelings that a person has as she
is going under an anesthetic as
part of an operation. “Oh,” we
said, “now we see,” and it all
made sense!
Mary Zenchoff provided us
with another chapter of her
memoir, detailing an experience
she had when she was a young
nun and worked one summer in a
hospital for indigent people. The
contact she had with povertystricken patients and harried
nurses gave us a picture of what
her life was like at that time.
We are looking forward
to our next meeting, which
we greatly hope will not be
disrupted by Mother Nature, or
old Man Winter.
n Rossmoor Woman’s Club
Enjoyment of Life Does Not Have to Decline With Age!
W
e live in
extraordinary
times and we
feel the need to adapt, to
include ourselves in the everchanging society of today,
to enjoy the progress. That’s
where Rossmoor Woman’s
Club comes in! We do our
best to create activities that
stimulate our intellect, offer
enjoyment and social activity,
enabling us to continue
“living.” Rossmoor Woman’s
Club Executive Board
members together with our
chair members are dedicated
to create these opportunities.
We also create programs
that are essential for our
charity financial fund, such
as the April 15 trip to the
White House Visitors Center,
with lunch at Carmine’s, in
Washington D.C., organized
by Eyre Travel Office in
Clubhouse I. Please check the
Eyre Leisure World Travel ad
on page 29 for details.
The club is hosting a
special performance on May
13 at 3 p.m. Delmas P. Woods
Jr., the great Franklin Delano
Roosevelt impersonator, will
recreate highlights of our
32nd President’s life and
excerpts from his presidential
speeches. We will welcome
President Roosevelt, Eleanor
and a bodyguard. Please
save the date and mark your
calendar. More details will
follow in the next edition of
the paper.
The Rossmoor Woman’s
Club general meeting/
luncheon is Wednesday, May
20 at 12:15 p.m. in the Manor
Country Club. At this time,
the installation of officers will
be held.
The menu includes
Manor Caesar salad (crisp
romaine lettuce, fresh
grilled salmon, homemade
croutons and freshly grated
parmesan cheese), Manor
cobb salad (mixed greens,
tomato, cucumber, blue
cheese crumbles, bacon bits,
chopped egg and strips of
grilled chicken breast) and
classic chef’s salad (mixed
field greens, julienned
ham, turkey breast, swiss
& cheddar cheese, diced
cucumber and tomato) all
served with warm rolls and
butter; iced tea or lemonade,
with warm brownie sundae
for dessert, and coffee or tea.
A cash bar will be available.
Indulge in delicious food and
enjoy the refined service. A
truly remarkable event!
Mark your calendar and
make your reservations by
sending a $30 check to Aggie
Eastham, 3100 North Leisure
World Blvd., #126, Silver
Spring, MD 20906. Please
include your choice of salad
on your check.
Please note these dates
and make your reservations
in time. Each event is
outstanding and not to be
missed.
Our congratulations to
RWC Vice president Aggie
Eastman for winning the
second place and to RWC
member Ingrid Masi for
achieving honorable mention
in the Camera Club’s recent
Still Life photography
competition in the General
Digital Category.
Rossmoor Woman’s
Club always welcomes
new members. At RWC
everything is based on
financially helping needy
organizations in our area and
your membership fee goes
90 percent to that fund. It
is never too late and never
too early to join our club.
Call Membership Committee
Chair Janet Soslow (301-5985490) and become a member
now. Janet will answer all
your questions and guide you
through the details of our
activities.
— Ileana Eblighatian
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n Baby Boomers
Baby Boomers Like Rock and Roll
B
aby Boomers usually
meet on the first Sunday
each month. This month,
instead, will be having a
potluck dinner on Saturday,
April 18 at 6 p.m.; music starts
at 7 p.m. Lone Ryder, a live
band, will be providing the
dance music. Watch your email
for details or check the Baby
Boomer web site for minutes
of our last meeting. There is a
small charge for this event.
We do not check on your age if
you want to join the club. So, yes,
you can join! Our annual dues
are only $5. If you want to join –
contact our membership chair,
Diane Grivois (240-204-8022).
You can find out lots of stuff
about the club on our website.
Search for BBCLWMD, or you
can type this URL into your
browser: (https://sites.google.
com/site/bbclwmd/). There are
two calendars – an official one,
and an “un-hosted” calendar.
The hosted, or official, calendar
lists official club events. The unhosted calendar mentions other
activities, mostly walks, that some
Baby Boomers participate in.
Email is our primary means
of keeping in touch. After you
join up, we will add you to our
email group.
Because our main purpose is
to get to know each other, most
of our events are social ones.
We get together a couple
of times each month to watch
movies: once a month we do this
right here in the auditorium,
and once a month we go out to
dinner first, followed by a movie
in a theater. The racetrack and
live theater are other events that
we enjoy. A few of us bowl at
Bowl America (in Gaithersburg)
once a month (mostly the fourth
Sunday).
The Wii game console is
available on Sunday nights in
Clubhouse II around 6:30 p.m.
A few people like to play golf or
bowling. Or, you can bring your
favorite board game.
Baby Boomers who want
to learn to play Mahjong,
meet on most Sunday nights.
Members of the Baby Boomer
Club, who would like to learn
how to play, should contact
Terry Smith (301-598-2495) or
Residents, who know how to
play Mahjong, meet Tuesday
and Wednesday nights at 7
p.m. in Clubhouse II. For
information contact Donna
Copeland (240-433-0391) or
Each weeknight from
Monday to Friday, walkers
meet at Clubhouse I at 5:15
p.m. and walk around the
Broadwalk (at Montgomery
Mutual), which takes about
an hour. Each walker goes at
his or her own pace. A longer
walk (around the LW Blvd.
circle) takes place on Sunday
mornings at 8:30 am. Meet at
8:30 starting at Arden Court, or
at an outside location. (Check
the un-hosted Calendar.)
One member leads walks
in nearby parks on Fridays,
usually at 1:15 p.m. All ages are
welcome! You walk at your own
pace. Bring water.
Cherry Blossom Season
April 10: A Walk Among the
Cherry Blossoms, Washington,
D.C. (Independence Ave.
Metro Station). Meet at the
Smithsonian Exit at 11 a.m.
Bring water and a lunch. We
will walk five blocks to the Tidal
Basin. Or you may meet us
near the Jefferson Memorial
at a table or bench for lunch
between 12 noon and 1 p.m.
April 17: Crescent Trail (6300
Hillandale Rd., Bethesda, MD
20815). Meet in the Bethesda
Swimming Pool parking lot at
1:15 p.m. Bring water.
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.
— Beth Leanza
n Italian Social/Cultural Club
Next Meeting Features
‘The Cherelles’
The April Italian Social and Cultural Club meeting is
Sunday, the 26th in Clubhouse II at 2 p.m. The meeting
will feature a women’s singing group, “The Cherelles.” They
will dazzle you with sound as they perform renditions of
everyone’s favorite songs. Be sure to check the directory in
the lobby for room location. There will be light refreshments
after the program. More details will be in the next edition of
Leisure World News.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Italian
Club, call Betty Altmann (301-598-1846) or Jo Bianchi (301598-4501) for an application. If a married couple would like to
join, one member will pay yearly dues of $12, but the spouse
needs only to pay $6. For questions call Jo (301-598-4501).
— J.B.
n Association for African American Culture (LWAAAC)
Member Appreciation
Night
L
WAAAC members are invited to a night of fun and
entertainment on Thursday, April 23 at 6 p.m. in
Clubhouse I. There is no charge for this event, but
attendance is limited to current members. Tickets are required
and are available at the E&R office in Clubhouse I from Friday,
April 3 through Tuesday, April 21 until 4 p.m.
Join your fellow members in appreciation of our talent as
musicians, storytellers and gamers. Light refreshments will be
served. See you there.
— Florence Butler
n Going It Alone Group (GIAC)
n Kiwanis
Planning Ahead for
Reasonably Priced Fun
Club News and Activity
Update
D
are we hope that spring
has finally arrived? The
calendar says so, but
there’s enough of a chill some
days to make us nervous. If the
increase in attendance at our
most recent Saturday Night
Live is any indication, we’re on
the upswing and that’s a sign of
confidence.
We’re planning way ahead
with our trips to the Baltimore
Aquarium in April, and the
ever-popular Harrington
Casino in May (see Club Trips
listing on page 30). Look for
announcements for two crab
feasts in late summer and
early fall, and don’t forget our
reservations for tables on the
lanai for July 4th. Keep in
mind that we always try to get
the best price for any event.
Our goal is to plan parties and
trips we think our members
will enjoy, not try to make a
profit.
Speaking of profit though, we
do need to have some money
in the treasury. Membership
renewals are coming in July
and you can pay in advance
in May if you wish. Our funds
help pay for supplies, the
occasional “lite fare” party
(think Christmas, Valentine’s
Day, etc.) and other expenses
that pop up from time to time.
Our trips are priced at cost to
us, thus the slight increase for
non-members.
We are always receptive
to suggestions for activities,
outings or anything we may
have overlooked. Don’t be shy;
we will consider any possibility.
Our monthly board meetings
are held on the first Thursday
of the month at 3 p.m. in
Clubhouse II and everyone is
welcome to participate. This is
your club. Speak up and tell us
what you would like.
In the meantime, we are
looking at dinner theaters for
a good program to fit into our
schedule this summer. And,
as usual we’re open every
Saturday night in Clubhouse II
for socializing and games. See
you there!
— Mary Lou Furgurson
n LGBT
We Have Adopted an
Official Club Name!
A
s of March 14, we have
adopted an official
name for our social
club, “Leisure World LGBT
Alliance.” Our group approved
alliance by-laws and voted on
leadership positions. Pamela
Galef was elected president;
Mary Twigger is vice-president;
Mitch Harvey is secretary; and
Pat Ritter serves as treasurer. In
addition, we have submitted the
application with the required
paperwork to become a Leisure
World-recognized group.
We wish to thank our
members for their input
and support, and we are
looking forward to our social
gatherings!
A group of us got together
and enjoyed the St. Patty’s Day
buffet at the Cascade Bistro.
’Tis a wonderful reason to
break bread together. As we all
know, the Irish do love to party
and celebrate. I must say the
shepherd’s pie was incredible
as were all the other traditional
dishes along with the bread
pudding. Since everyone is
Irish on St. Patty’s Day, it
was wonderful to see so many
fellow LW residents there and
we wish you all the luck the day
can bring.
We are looking forward to
enjoying spring, the warm
weather and events that can be
held outside on the beautiful
grounds of Leisure World.
Seeing the landscapers are
hard at work sprucing up the
property makes me wish to get
outside sooner.
Our meeting has been
changed to the third Saturday
of the month. The next meeting
is on April 18 in Clubhouse II at
12 noon. Bring a food to share
and beverage.
— Pat Ritter
K
iwanis Club members
attended a performance
of the musical comedy,
“How to Succeed in Business
Without Really Trying,”
presented in
March at Albert
Einstein High
School. The student
cast and crew
were outstanding
and Kiwanis was
pleased to support
this Einstein theatre program.
Kiwanis Club sponsors and
works with the Einstein Key
Club with Marty and Syra
Weiss as Key Club Kiwanis
advisors.
The club’s Community
Service team did a fine job
hosting the reception after
the Paris travelogue video
presented by the Leisure World
Foundation on March 9 in
Clubhouse II. Cookies and
cookies were available, and
leftover cookies were given
to Stepping Stones, a family
homeless shelter in Rockville.
Interclubbing is a fine way to
meet fellow Kiwanians in other
Kiwanis clubs and Marty Weiss
heads this activity.
Every Monday night, our
Kiwanis Club operates Bingo
in Clubhouse I to support
the students of Montgomery
County. Jim Engle, Janet
Danziger, Jack Colvis, Susan
Leschner, David Crosby, Fred
Wilcox, Nell Reid and Norma
Flaherty are thanked for their
dedication to this
weekly fundraising
event. Ed Weiner
initiated another
way to support
our club. He is
selling framed
inspirational
sayings for $6, or $10 for two.
Marty Weiss tutored at Brook
Grove Elementary School and
Fred Wilcox tutored at Cashell
Elementary School.
Save the date, May 1 at 6
p.m. in the Crystal Ballroom,
for the Kiwanis Club of Leisure
World’s 48th Charter Night
celebration with dinner and
entertainment to please all who
attend.
The 100th Anniversary of
Kiwanis was celebrated on
March 29 at a Division Council
Meeting hosted by the Waldorf
Kiwanis Club at Port Tobacco,
Maryland. The 2015 District
Convention will be held April
10-12 in Roanoke, Virginia.
Please Note: Our April
club meetings have been
rescheduled to April 10 and
April 24.
— David Firestone
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n Mt. Scopus Hadassah
Cantor Perlman to Entertain with Songs and Jokes
M
t. Scopus Hadassah
is delighted to
welcome Cantor Josh
Perlman from B’nai Israel
Congregation in Rockville
as the featured guest for our
meeting on Wednesday, April
15 in Clubhouse I. The title of
his program is, “Songs You
Remember,” and he will be
adding some comedy routines
for good luck. Socializing begins
at 12:30 p.m. and the meeting
starts at 1 p.m. All residents are
welcome to attend.
The Mt. Scopus Judaic
Study Group will meet on
Monday, April 20 at 1:30 p.m.
in Clubhouse I. New members
are welcome. For further
information, call Joan Lees
(301-598-3768).
There is still time to register
for the national “Every Step
Counts” fundraiser for heart
health. Log onto the website
hadassah.org/everystepcounts
to enroll. If you cannot complete
the first page, click “Next Step”
and continue with the rest of the
registration. The participants
need sponsors. We hope that
everyone will be generous in
making a donation towards one
n Jewish Residents
or more walkers. Call Barbara
Eisen (301-598-8658) to find
out who the walkers are.
Mt. Scopus is working on a
new circle for Youth Aliyah/
Children at Risk. Youth Aliyah
villages provide a safety net
of services—food, shelter,
education and love—to
immigrants and at-risk Israeli
children from poor or abusive
homes in Israel. With guidance,
nurturing, and first-rate
instruction, students learn the
skills they need to succeed in
modern-day Israel. Each circle
is $1,000 and is composed
of $40 segments. Please help
to build our circle by sending
a $40 donation payable to
Hadassah to Larelda Gruber,
3200 N. Leisure World Blvd.
#201, Silver Spring, MD 20906.
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 our group, call our
membership vice president,
Janet Lazar (301-598-4066).
— Barbara Eisen
n NA’AMAT RBZ
Brunch, Listen and Learn Stay and Play at Dover
Downs Hotel & Casino
T
he Leisure World Fun and Fancy group will entertain
participants at the Sunday, April 19 JRLW brunch with a
spring festival of songs, in lieu of their winter Valentine’s
Day program, which was snowed out. This will be at 10 a.m. in
Clubhouse I. The brunch program is $10 per person. Send checks
made out to JRLW, to Shirley or Jerry Gordon, 15311 Beaverbrook
Court #3A, Silver Spring, MD 20906.
There is a religious service with Yiskor prayers in Clubhouse
II on Saturday morning, April 11, the last day of Passover.
Abbreviated services also continue every Sabbath morning at 9:15
a.m. in Clubhouse II with discussions of the Torah portion and a
Talmudic tractate.
On Tuesday, April 14, Adult Community Education (ACE) comes
to Leisure World to give three six-week seminars on Jewish topics:
Aspects of Israeli Society, Ultra-Orthodox Life in Israel, and Jewish
Identity. The fee for each course is $15, with checks made out to
Leisure World of Maryland. Register at the E&R office in Clubhouse I.
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 Yiskor, Kiddush, an Oneg, or general tzedukah should
go to Susan Weiss, 3739 Glen Eagles Dr., Silver Spring, MD 20906.
— Jonas Weiss
D
oes a trip to Dover
Downs Hotel & Casino
appeal to you? Then
all you have to do is sign
up for Na’Amat’s next trip
to the casino leaving on
Wednesday, May 27, and
returning on Thursday, May
28. You should have received
your flyer with the details for
this trip in the mail or see
the description in the Club
Trips listing on page 30. If
you need information, have
questions, and/or want to
make reservations, please call
Trudy Stone (301-438-0016).
If you were not able to
attend the Spiritual Adoption
luncheon or attended and
live among
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scholarship, then please send
in your contribution soon.
Remember that the funds you
raise go toward supporting
important programs that
Na’Amat provides for the
women and children of Israel.
Na’Amat is Israel’s #1
provider of social services
such as:
• Affordable day care centers
for the children of working
women
• A network of alternative
high schools that target
students who have
been unable to succeed in
traditional schools
• Multi-purpose day care
centers for children at risk
• Legal aid bureaus providing
women with legal advice
and representation
• Social services for abused
women and their families
Remember These Dates
Tuesday, April 14: Trip to
Hillwood Manor, Estate and
Gardens
Tuesday, April 21: Board
Meeting
— Althea Steinberg
Leisure
World News
OF MARYLAND
ENTER THE
LEISURE WORLD® MARYLAND
COMMUNITY PHOTO CONTEST
Leisure World®,
How Much
Do I Love Thee?
Have you ever taken pictures of the scenery within Leisure World® of Maryland, or of the people and the activities
they are engaged in here? Are you a resident? If you answered yes to both questions you are eligible to enter a
photo contest with significant prizes.
You don’t have to be a photographer and you don’t have to be a member of the Rossmoor Camera Club. The
pictures are not time limited; they can go back to the early years of Leisure World® of Maryland, but may be of
recent vintage as well. They should highlight the attractive settings in which we find ourselves and/or the active
lifestyles available to us. They would express in visual form what we enjoy about living in Leisure World®. Here
are the contest details:
COMMUNITY PHOTO CONTEST • TWO WAYS TO WIN!
Best Community Photo
Best Activities Photo
Scenery inside the community which would
typically include landscapes and buildings
Images of people, especially those engaged
in various activities
First Place Prize - $500 Gift Card
Second Place Prize - $300 Gift Card
Third Place Prize - $150 Gift Card
First Place Prize - $500 Gift Card
Second Place Prize - $300 Gift Card
Third Place Prize - $150 Gift Card
Factors to be used in the judging: Judges will consider creativity, picture-telling value, historical interest and picture quality.
Maximum number of photographs to enter: A total of four images may be forwarded for consideration.
How to Enter: Send images by email to Fred Shapiro at [email protected]. If you don’t have a computer, you
may send photographs to Fred at 3200 N. Leisure World Blvd., Apt. 515, Silver Spring, MD 20906. Fred will have
the pictures digitized and sent on to the judges.
Prizes: Gift cards amounting to $500, $300 and $150 for first, second and third place selections, respectively, for each of the two subject categories will be awarded. No more than one
award will be given to any person. If a winner is not a member of the Rossmoor Camera Club, he or she will be given a free one-year membership for the 2015-16 season.
CONTEST DATE
NOW THRU APRIL 8
WINNERS ANNOUNCED
APRIL 19* • 4:00 - 6:00 PM
CRYSTAL BALLROOM CLUBHOUSE 1
Get a taste of travel! Food and beverages will be offered featuring "International Hors d'Oeuvres" and
"The Mars Sundae Bar," along with beer, wine and soft drinks.
Tickets are free! E & R is now distributing them in Clubhouse I. Tickets are needed for entry to the
Leisure World Road Show as well as for the drawing of door prizes. Photo contest winners will be
announced at that time. Join the Fun!
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Sports, Games & SCOREBOARDS
n Bowling (10 Pin)
Spring Time is Bowling Time
T
he league is based
on handicaps with
averages for the bowlers
ranging from 68 to 195. If
you have not bowled in years,
perhaps the change in seasons
will motivate you to come out
and join the fun. We bowl on
Fridays in Gaithersburg.
The top league standings as
of March 20 are: the Huggers
and the Winners tied in first
place; the Pin Busters in
second place; and the Wild
Things in third place.
The week of March 13 top
scores are: Scratch Game –
the Late Comers with 667
pins; Scratch Series – the
Just Wonderful with 1857
pins; Handicap Game – the
Late Comers with 979 pins;
Handicap Series – the Late
Comers with 2717 pins; High
Average Men – Steve Klopfer
with 195 pins; Scratch Game
Men – John Goolkasian and
Al Schlosburg with 245 pins;
Scratch Series Men – John
Goolkasian and Al Schlosburg
with 626 pins; Handicap Game
Men – John Goolkasian with
314 pins; Handicap Series Men
– John Goolkasian with 833
pins; High Average Women
– Judy Callan with 172 pins;
Scratch Game Women – Judy
Callan with 246 pins; Scratch
Series Women – Judy Callan
with 577 pins; Handicap Game
Women – Judy Callan with
291 pins; Handicap Series
712 pins.
The week of March 20 top
scores are: Scratch Game –
the Winners with 776 pins;
Scratch Series – the Winners
with 2095 pins; Handicap
Game – the Winners with 998
pins; Handicap Series – the
Winners with 2761 pins; High
Average Men – Steve Klopfer
with 195 pins; Scratch Game
Men – Denny Woolaver with
234 pins; Scratch Series Men
– Denny Woolaver with 658
pins; Handicap Game Men –
n Bridge-Duplicate Tuesday & Friday
Compiled by Ileana Eblighatian
Partnership necessary to play. Need partner?
For Tuesday and Friday games call Palma Seeger (301-598-8505)
Tuesday, March 10 , 2015
North-South
East-West
1. Alfred Caponiti - John Ryan 1. William Hudson - Mildred Lieder
2. Ann Ingram - Saul Penn
2. Ann Parrott - Mary Lafferty
3/4. Jerry Miller - Gerald Lerner 3. Patti Anschutz - Palma Seeger
3/4. Michael Stoller - Rosemary Kuntz 4. Bernice Felix - Susan Weiss
Friday, March 13, 2015
North-South
East-West
1 Diane Keiper - Patti Anschutz 1. Saul Penn - Lori Hegel
2. Mary Lafferty - Walter Lafferty
2. Betty Hollrah - Sylvia Forman
3. Lewis Gold - Arthur Podolsky
3/4. Bob Kerr - Marlys Moholt
3/4. William Hudson - Mildred
Lieder Tuesday, March 17, 2015
North-South
East-West
1. Michael Stoller - Gerald Lerner 1. Jerry Miller - William Hudson
2. Diane Keiper - Marshall Kramer 2. Helen Solomon - Rae Newman
3. Lewis Gold - Lorraine Hegel 3.Patti Anschutz - Shirley Light
4. Marlys Moholt - Aaron Navarro 4. Sue Swift - Bernice Felix
Friday, March 20, 2015
North-South
East-West
1. Aaron Navarro-Judy Dausch
1/2. Bob Kerr – Marlys Moholt
2.Ted Michos - Sue Swift
1/2. Douglas Brasse-Abigail B.Murton
3. Mary Lafferty - Walter Lafferty
3. Mildred Lieder - Ann Parrott
Bill Garrett and George Izumi
Series Men – Bill Garrett
with 719 pins; High Average
171 pins; Scratch Game
Women – Rita Mastrorocco
with 180 pins; Scratch Series
499 pins; Handicap Game
Women – Rita Mastrorocco
Series Women – Sandy
Broadhurst with 679 pins.
You do not need to be a
good bowler to join. Come
and join us for fellowship, fun
and easy exercise. There is no
long-term commitment.
The league bowls every
Friday morning with practice
starting at 9:30 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
nT
hursday Afternoon Ladies Bridge
Compiled by Trixie Lopes
March 12, 2015
First – Martha Bryant, 4270
Second – Betti Goodman, 3340
Third – Jackie Harrell, 3220
March 19, 2015
First – Helen Montaro, 4690
Second – Betti Goodman, 3880
Third – Helen Hughes, 3440
n Friday Bridge Club
Compiled by Betti Goodman
February 27, 2015
First – Bob Stromberg, 4,320 points Second – Jerry Feldman, 3,030 points
Third – Barbara Marcus, 2,890 points
Fourth Coleman Leifer, 2,730 points
March 13, 2015
First – Bob Stromberg, 3,230 points Second – Marc Levin, 3,140 points
Third – Izzy Wolfe, 2,890 points
Fourth – Mort Rudo, 2,690 points
nW
ednesday Night Chicago Bridge
Compiled by Doug Brasse (301-448-8708)
March 11, 2015
First – Dora Levin, Marc Levin
Second – Virginia Pace, Barbara Bryant
Third – Joyce Riseberg, Dick Riseberg
Fourth – Shirley Griffin, Sue Unger
March 4, 2015
First – Shelly Ekhtiar, Bernice Davis
Second – Virginia Pace, Joanne Bland
n Chess Club
Daylight Saving, March Madness, Taxes, and Chess
by Bernie Ascher and Pat Leanza
H
ave you noticed that
Daylight Saving Time
(DST) is coming
earlier and lasting longer
each year? Originally set
from the beginning of April
to the end of October, DST
now runs from March to
November or eight months
instead of seven.
Some claim this is more
evidence
of climate
change
and global
warming.
They
estimate that
by the year
2050, the
earth will be
bathing in
sunlight and
that we will
need to start
a program
for darkness saving so everyone
will know when to go to bed.
They are mistaken. DST is
not a worldwide phenomenon.
In the United States, it is a
creature of the Congress. The
most recent legislation is the
Energy Policy Act of 2005. Yes,
it is political after all. Science
and the environment have little
to do with it.
One purpose of extending
DST to November is to make
Halloween Trick-or-Treating
safer for children during
daylight hours. Who knew that
children have a strong lobby in
Washington? (And you thought
Halloween is supposed to be
dark and scary.)
Along with DST, strange
things happen in March,
including 60-degree days at
the end of winter and snowfall
on the first day of spring.
Also included is a national
college basketball tournament,
affectionately known as “March
Madness.” Sixty-four teams
are selected by a committee
(68 if the “play-on” teams
are included) to play in an
elimination tournament held
in numerous cities over the last
two weeks of March. One loss
and a team is out. The teams
that remain (the winners)
continue to play as the group
dwindles from the Sweet 16 to
the Elite Eight and the Final
Four. This year, the final games
extend into April.
There is no lack of arenas in
the country, seating 15-20,000
people each. Many of these
indoor arenas are empty during
most of the year, waiting for
basketball or hockey games,
concerts or “special events.”
During March Madness,
however, fans scramble for
available
seats and pay
exorbitant
prices to be
present at
tournament
games.
During
this period,
television is
filled with
basketball
games.
Newspapers
print
schedules of the entire
series of games, which are
called “brackets.” Millions
of basketball fans try to pick
the winners of all 67 games,
filling in the brackets in the
newspaper charts. As games
are won and lost, checking
these brackets becomes
a mania, hence “March
Madness.” People become
highly frustrated when their
picks lose, especially when the
presumably weaker teams (“the
underdogs”) beat the favored
teams (“the overdogs”).
One complication is that the
tournament occurs during tax
season (or “refund season,”
as advertised nationally by
a leading tax preparation
firm.) Thus, it takes time away
from tax preparation. One
distraught fan is known to
have ripped up his tax forms
and mistakenly mailed his
“bracket” forms to the Internal
Revenue Service (IRS). Don’t
let that happen to you.
In Leisure World, chess
is played in the comfort of
indoor lighting, heating and air
conditioning, irrespective of
ongoing tournaments in other
sports, even in March. In the
game pictured on this page,
White is threatening to capture
Black’s Rook at e2 and check
Black’s King with the Rook at
g1. It is Black’s turn to move.
What is Black’s best move?
The answer follows this
reminder that the Chess Club
meets in Clubhouse II between
1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Monday,
Wednesday and Friday. For
further information, call
Club President Bernie Ascher
(301-598-8577) or Activities
Chairman Pat Leanza (301-
598-4569).
Answer: Black can win the
game by moving the Rook to
d7, checkmate! (The White
King cannot capture the Rook
because it is protected by the
Bishop at a4.)
So, do not wait for the
Final Four! Do not wait for
Halloween! Do not wait for
“Darkness Saving Time”! Play
chess now!
2015 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 first and third Tuesdays of
the month at either Clubhouse I or II. Please bring your Leisure World ID.
Show Date & Time
April 12, 2 p.m.
April 30, 1 p.m.
May 21, 1 p.m.
May 31, 2 p.m.
June 11, 1 p.m.
Movie
Tickets Available
About Time
Jersey Boys
And So It Goes
Million Dollar Arm
The Hundred-Foot Journey
NOW
April 21
May 12
May 19
June 2
Movies are subject to change.
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n Lawn Bowling
Gearing Up for Bowling
on the Green
L
awn bowling on our
Leisure World green
starts soon. Do you need a
new activity? Would you like to
make new friends? Could you
improve your
fitness? How
about your
coordination,
confidence
and selfesteem? This
could be the
activity for
you.
We have
been bowling
on our green
since it
opened in the 1970s. We are a
charter club of Leisure World
and we are always looking for
new members who like being
outdoors and having fun. You
may have seen us play next
to Clubhouse I as you were
walking to the pool or going to
dinner.
Lawn Bowling is a seasonal
sport that starts in midApril and extends until cold
weather stops us. We will have
our organizational meeting
Wednesday,
April 8 at
3 p.m. in
Clubhouse
I. We will
start bowling
Tuesday,
April 14 at
4:30 p.m.
and continue
bowling every
Tuesday and
Thursday
at the same
time, weather permitting. You
do not need any equipment.
We have plenty of balls to bowl
with and we will teach you the
game.
So come bowl and have fun.
For more information, call
Pat Patton (301 598-7461).
— Pat Patton
n Tennis Club
New Season Begins:
Tennis Anyone?
T
he new season for the
Leisure World Tennis
Club begins with its first
meeting on April 9 at 7 p.m. in
Clubhouse II. Club meetings
thereafter will be held on the
first Thursday of each month
at 7 p.m. in Clubhouse II. Club
officers for the 2015 season
are: Sue Sandler, president;
Phil Wendkos, vice president;
Laurie Burdock, secretary; and
Sheila Harnick, treasurer.
Courts 1 and 2 are still in the
process of being resurfaced.
Estimated completion date
is the second week in April.
Courts 3 and 4 will be available
for play if completion of courts
1 and 2 is delayed.
A full slate of activities is
planned for the 2015 season.
There will be tennis lessons,
trips, picnics, pizza parties and a
lot of fun tennis. Pickleball play
is also an activity of the club.
— Alfonso Holston
n Golf
One of Maryland’s Best Kept Golf Secrets
by Rita Molyneaux
A
re you aware that
the monthly e-mails
you receive from
the Maryland State Golf
Association (MSGA) providing
current handicap information
are an open opportunity to
access much more? Do you
know why you receive these
emails? When you became a
member of the Leisure World
Golf Club, you became a
member of the MSGA.
You may wonder what’s the
big deal, what is the benefit?
There are plenty. In addition
to maintaining your USGA
handicap, it entitles you to
play in MSGA tournaments
and play days; gives you a
free subscription to Maryland
State Gold, MSGA’s digital
magazine; and its MSGA
Patron program enables
you to play at more than
300 courses in Maryland,
Pennsylvania, Delaware,
New Jersey and Virginia at
discounted fees.
If you don’t play regularly
at one course, or if you
have a favorite foursome of
friends who don’t all play at
the same course, each of you
can sign up with the MSGA
eClub, provided all of you are
Maryland residents. eClub
membership give you added
digital perks. You can enjoy
the convenience of posting
scores on-line, or acquiring the
recently approved app for the
same purpose. MSGA recently
introduced a score posting
and handicap app. The new
app allows you to conveniently
post scores, verify handicaps,
search for golf courses and
calculate your course handicap
from your iPhone and Android
mobile devices. You can
download it for free by visiting
your app store and typing
in MSGA.
WD-MSGA, a special
division for lady golfers,
provides additional
attractions, including a new
digital quarterly magazine
called GottaGoGolf. The first
issue was published in 2010.
The magazine reports on topics
such as gear, course etiquette,
travel, books, fashion and
Birdie Juice.
For the do-gooders among
us, you’ll be pleased to learn
MSGA supports the following
programs and initiatives in
its pursuit of enhancing and
improving the game of golf in
Maryland:
Sponsors the Emmet
Gary Scholarship, presented
annually to agronomy students
at the University of Maryland.
Since 1969, 154 have received
scholarships totaling $301,476.
Many students have gone
on to become golf course
superintendents in Maryland
and across the country.
Has co-sponsored The First
Tee Metro Tour in Maryland
since 2013. The tour is a
developmental tournament
series open to The First Tee
participants from the Greater
Washington, D.C., Howard,
Baltimore, Prince George’s
and Montgomery county
chapters. The participants
must be active First Tee
participants, at least 12 years
of age and a Birdie Level
Participant.
Since 2006, has awarded
educational scholarships
to individuals employed by
MSGA member clubs and/or
their children, and to students
who have completed their
junior year of high school and
have a bona fide connection
to the game of golf. To date,
$98,250 in scholarships have
been awarded under this
program.
Offers support to junior
golfers in their pursuit of
obtaining a golf scholarship.
This new program began in
2014.
Contributes toward the
creation of the Turfgrass
Pathology Research Endowed
Chair at the University of
Maryland. Recognizing the
vital importance of this
position, the endowment will
enable the university to recruit
and support a world-class
pathologist and continue the
industry-leading success of the
Maryland Turfgrass Program.
If you are a registered
member of the Leisure World
Golf Club, you are already
eligible for all of this. If you
would like to learn more, go to
your computer, tablet, or Smart
phone and visit the Maryland
State Golf Association online
(www.msga.org).
Upcoming Leisure World
Golf Club Events
Tuesday, April 7: 9-Hole
Ladies and 18-Hole Ladies –
Opening Day
Wednesday, April 8:
Maryland Interclub Seniors
Golf Association (MISGA) at
Home
Thursday, April 9: 18-Hole
Ladies – Mystery Hole
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.
Personal Care Services In The Comfort Of Your Home
Family Owned & Operated
Serving Montgomery County
• Household chores
• Medication reminding
• Daily living and
companionship
• Meal planning,
preparation and
monitoring of
eating habits
• Overseeing activities,
such as walking,
to minimize the
risk of accidents
• Shopping for groceries,
with or without client
• Bathing and
grooming and general
personal hygiene
• Help with planning
and making decisions
• Nursing services
and many more!
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Classes & SEMINARS
***Community Classes policy/procedure for inclement
weather: If Montgomery County 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 issue of Leisure World News in which it
appears. All sign ups begin at 8:30 a.m. in Clubhouse I and Clubhouse
II. 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 start date, 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) in Clubhouse I or Clubhouse II; no cash will be
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 – Supervised
Bridge (Advanced
Beginners and
Intermediates): Six classes
of Shuffle and Play with
bidding and playing help from
the teacher, as requested.
Short (15-minute) lecture
before each class. Planned
topics are: Words of Wisdom
(Tips), Opening 1-level Bids,
Preempts, Doubles, Transfers
and Slam Bidding. Some
physical dexterity handling
cards is desired, to expedite
the play. Handouts for various
conventions will be available.
Partners not necessary. Lots
of fun guaranteed. Class meets
Mondays, April 17-June 8 (no
class May 25), 2-4 p.m. Fee:
$36. Register: Clubhouse I.
NEW – People in Your
Pictures; Taking Your
Digital Photographs to a
New Level, a CLL class:
The instructor is Fred Shapiro.
Digital photography has
opened up new vistas for
photographers at every level of
competence. Whether you are
taking photos of your family
or traveling or just having fun
here in Leisure World, people
in your pictures will help to
elevate your photos to a new
more interesting level. This
course will help the beginner
as well as the more advanced
photographer understand
how the capabilities that
digital cameras provide will
improve their vision when
taking photographs and
then looking back at them
as memories. Highlights of
topics covered include: 1) The
Digital Camera–Selecting a
camera that fits your needs
and pocketbook; what you
should know before making the
purchase; then understanding
how the digital camera offers
options that help to ease the
computations you have to make
to get good photographs. 2)
Concept and Composition–
What are the components
of a good photograph? How
do you approach a scene –
still or action – to obtain an
image that is both satisfying
to you and has an impact on
whoever looks at the finished
product? 3) Software modes
that do the thinking for you.
How you best engage these
modes will be discussed with
specific reference to three
of the most commonly used
modes: automatic, landscape
and action. 4) Editing for
Presentation–We will look at
the role the computer plays
in making these changes to
take a good photo and make
it a great photo, or to simply
salvage a picture to improve
the image for presentation.
5) Presentations of your
photographs – class will discuss
printing and the concerns when
preparing a digital image to
print. Preparing a slide show
and converting the side show
into a video for viewing on
the computer or a television
set. Students will be asked to
participate at each session by
bringing into the class their
photographs to be viewed and
critiqued by the class. Class
meets Tuesday, May 19 - June
16, 2 p.m. Fee: $15. Register:
Clubhouse I.
Aspects of Israel:
Complex & Beautiful – an
ACE Seminar: This course
will explore the many facets
of Israeli society. Six different
Israeli shlichim (emissaries)
in our community will discuss
military experience, the
land and its beauty, Israeli
history, Israel as “Start-Up
Nation”, and the impact of the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict on
Israeli society. Class meets
Tuesdays, April 14-May 19, 1011 a.m. Fee: $15. Register:
Clubhouse I.
Exploring UltraOrthodox Life in Israel
– an ACE Seminar:
Instructor Ira Weiss, PhD,
leads the examination of the
Ultra-Orthodox sector of
Israeli society through the
lens of the Israeli TV series
“Shtisel.” “Shtisel” won the
Israeli Academy Award for
Best TV Drama in 2014. Q&A
and discussion will follow
each screening. Class meets
Tuesdays, April 14-May 19,
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Fee: $15.
Register: Clubhouse I.
Jewish Identity: An
Analysis – an ACE Seminar:
This class will explore many
complex issues regarding who is
a Jew, threats to Jewish identity,
and the ever more fragile identity
among our youth. What factors
impact the strength of one’s
Jewish identity? Participants
will explore the roles played
by Israel, social activism, and
one’s background as they affect
the strength and viability of the
Jewish community. Each week
will feature a different Rabbi or
Jewish educator, each with a
unique perspective. . Class meets
Tuesdays, April 14-May 19, 1:152:15 p.m. Fee: $15. Register:
Clubhouse I.
Biographies of
Controversial People,
a CLL course: Instructor
George Birnbaum continues
his exploration into the lives
of controversial people.
The following men will be
discussed. 1. Moses Annenberg.
He immigrated to the U.S.A.
as a young boy and created a
nationwide publishing empire.
He died in prison. 2. Walter
Annenberg. He expanded his
father’s publishing business
and became a multibillionaire.
After arriving in London as
the U.S. Ambassador to the
United Kingdom, he became
a laughingstock in that
country. At the end of his
tenure there, he was widely
popular and respected. 3.
Robert Oppenheimer. He was
the leader of the Manhattan
Project during World War II,
which produced the two atomic
bombs that were dropped on
Japan in 1945. He was accused
of being a Communist. 4.
Henry Kissinger. An immigrant
from Germany, he became
the National Security Advisor
and then Secretary of State.
A winner of the Nobel Peace
Prize, he is considered by
some to be a war criminal.
Class meets Mondays, April
27-May 18, 10 a.m. Fee: $15.
Register: Clubhouse I.
German Conversation:
This is not a teaching class.
Members need to have sufficient
knowledge of German to carry
on a conversation. Topics cover
everyday life, traditions and
customs (no politics or religion).
Class meets Wednesdays, April
15-June 17, 3-4 p.m. Fee: $15.
Register: Clubhouse II.
EXERCISE
NEW– Chair Tai Chi
with Robin: This Tai Chi
program is a simplified form
of nine basic movements
that can be repeated and
performed with varying
levels of complexity sitting
or standing. The program
is directed at improving
balance; increasing strength,
tone and range of motion in
ankles, knees, hips and trunk;
improving circulation of blood
and lymph; promoting general
sense of well being and energy
and decreasing muscle pain.
The program is also good for
quieting the mind, soothing
anxiety and improving mood.
Instructor Robin M. Hartman,
CHHC, RYT, PTA is a certified
holistic health coach, registered
yoga teacher and yoga therapist
with a diploma in nutrition. She
is licensed to perform physical
therapy in Maryland and is
certified in Tai Chi for Arthritis
and Tai Chi for Balance. She is
available after class to answer
questions or can be reached
by phone at 240-350-8820.
Robin also maintains a private
practice for home visits. Class
meets Wednesdays, April 29June 17, 2-3 p.m. Fee: $100.
NEW Day, New Time Chair Yoga with Robin: Age
well. Prevent or diminish the
chronic degenerative disease
processes that frequently
accompany the aging process.
Gentle yet effective movements
done while sitting in a chair.
Increase joint mobility, balance,
flexibility, strength, tone,
circulation of blood and lymph,
and improve breathing. Optional
standing balance exercises
included. Relaxing and fun!
Mindfulness training introduced
and basic holistic lifestyle habits
discussed. Instructor Robin M.
Hartman, CHHC, RYT, PTA,
is licensed to perform physical
therapy in the state of Maryland.
She is also a certified holistic
health coach, registered yoga
teacher, and yoga therapist. She
will answer questions after class
or can be called at 240-3508820. Class meets Wednesdays,
April 29-June 17, 3:30-4:30
p.m. Fee: $100. Register:
Clubhouse II.
NEW – Ba Duan: The
world’s oldest exercise for
seniors and those who need
to restore a normal, optimum
state of health. Participants
will learn to combine joint
movement and breathing
to improve balance and
to augment core strength.
Limited enrollment. Class
meets Mondays, April 17-July
6, 4 p.m. Fee: $15. Register:
Clubhouse II.
NEW – Gentle Yoga –
Wednesdays & Saturdays
with Marilyn: Yoga is a
holistic system that combines
movement, posture, breath
and relaxation techniques to
improve overall health and
well being physically, mentally
and spiritually. A consistent
yoga practice has been shown to
increase mobility, strength and
flexibility, and to provide skills
to cultivate a peaceful mind in
the face of life’s stresses and
challenges. This class is designed
for individuals with some ability
to get up and down off the floor
and can be adapted according
to the need of the practitioner.
Beginners and ongoing students
are welcome. Bring a yoga mat
or blanket to the first class. Class
meets Wednesdays, May 13-July
22 and/or Saturdays, May 16-July
25 (no class July 4 or July 8), 9
am. Fee: $80/1 day, $140/2
days per week. Register:
Clubhouse I.
Mild Exercise with
Shirley: All exercises,
seated or standing, are led by
instructor Shirley Lloyd. Class
meets Tuesdays, April 21-May
19 and/or Wednesdays, April
22-May 20, 11-11:45 a.m. Fee:
$30, 1 day per week; $50,
2 days per week. Register:
Clubhouse II.
Senior Sneakers: Get up
& go with a safe, heart-healthy
cardio workout that is gentle
on the joints. The workout
includes easy-to-follow lowimpact moves, and upper-body
strength training. Have fun and
move to the music through a
variety of exercises designed to
increase your cardio fitness level,
strength, range of movement and
activities for daily living. Bring
your hand held weights and work
at your own pace. Class meets
Mondays (w/Shirley), April 20-
May 18 and/or Thursdays (w/
Sue), April 23-May 21, 9-9:45
a.m. Fee: $30, 1 day per
week; $50, 2 days per week.
Gentle Challenge with
Nancy: Nancy leads a unique,
gentle program of short,
stimulating exercises. Gentle
Challenge is especially good for
people living with Parkinson’s
or recovering from surgery or
stroke. Even for the person
who just wants to have a gentle
workout. The seated exercises
will improve your breathing,
flexibility, sense of balance,
vocal range, strength and
more. Resistance bands and
water bottles will be used in
class to help build strength and
work on balance. Class meets
Wednesdays, April 22-May 20,
3-3:45 p.m. From 3:45 to 4,
a bonus session of balance is
included for those who wish to
stay. Participants must bring
new, unopened bottles of water
to use for weights. Fee: $30.
Chair Yoga with Robin:
Age well. Prevent or diminish
the chronic degenerative
disease processes that
frequently accompany the aging
process. Gentle yet effective
movements done while sitting
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in a chair. Increase joint
mobility, balance, flexibility,
strength, tone, circulation of
blood and lymph, and improve
breathing. Optional standing
balance exercises included.
Relaxing and fun! Mindfulness
training introduced and
basic holistic lifestyle habits
discussed. Instructor Robin
M. Hartman, CHHC, RYT,
PTA, is licensed to perform
physical therapy in the state
of Maryland. She is also a
certified holistic health coach,
registered yoga teacher, and
yoga therapist. She will answer
questions after class or can
be called at 240-350-8820.
Class meets Mondays, April 13June 8 (no class May 25), 2-3
p.m. Fee: $100. Register:
Clubhouse II.
Zumba Gold with Denny
– Mondays or Fridays: This
program was designed for the
older active adult, a person
who has not been exercising
in a long time or individuals
who may be limited physically.
The biggest difference between
Zumba Gold and Zumba Basic
is that Zumba Gold is done
at a much lower intensity. It
is just as much fun just not
as fast! Zumba Gold utilizes
the same great Latin styles of
music and dance that are used
in the Zumba basic program.
Class meets Mondays, April
20-May 18, 10:30 a.m. or
Fridays, April 24-May 22, 1
p.m. Fee: $31.25. Register:
Clubhouse II.
Senior Ballet Exercises:
Get ready to move like a dancer!
No experience required.
Enjoy ballet movements at
the barre for seniors. These
exercises promote balance
while improving muscle tone
and posture. Have fun and
get fit. Low impact; learn
the vocabulary of ballet:
plié, releve and tendu. For
more information, call Betty
(301-598-4245). Class meets
Wednesday, April 22- May 26,
6 p.m. Fee: $29. Register:
Clubhouse II.
WATER EXERCISE
Water Exercise with
Doris Walter: Time to start
the Day off right by enrolling
in a Water Exercise class.
Participants will gain strength,
stamina and tone from this
cardio class. (Dumbbells are
used in class, although they are
not required, and are available
for purchase from instructor.)
Class meets Tuesdays, April 21May 19 and/or Thursdays, April
23-May 21, 11 a.m.-noon. Fee:
2 days per week. Register:
Clubhouse II.
Non-Impact Fusion
with Beth: This class is held
in the round leisure pool
(warm water). Dance, yoga
poses and cardio movements
are all fussed together to
give students an awesome
fun class. Participants will
improve their posture,
balance, flexibility and muscle
strength. Class meets April
21-May 19 and/or Thursdays,
April 23-May 21, 1-2 p.m.
Fee: $30, 1 day per week;
$50, 2 days per week.
Aquasize with Stephanie:
Get your errands done in the
morning and exercise before
dinner so the calories keep
burning! Aquasize will help
increase flexibility, endurance,
muscle mass and aerobic
capacity. Class meets Tuesdays,
April 21-May 19 and/or April
23-May 21, 3-4 p.m. Fee:
when taken with one day
of another water class.
Get Wet N Fit with Pat:
This class meets in the warm
social pool. It is a gentle
approach to cardiovascular
fitness with a strong focus
on improving balance and
building stamina. It is perfect
for people who are recovering
from surgery or those who have
had experience in aqua fitness.
It is an active fun class and
perfect for all levels of fitness.
22-May 20, 1-2 p.m. Fee:
when taken with one day
of another water class.
Aqua Fit with Shirley:
This unique class blends the
best of both worlds using water
aerobics and yoga. Water
aerobics will be done in the lap
pool for 30 minutes focusing on
cardio and strength. The class
will then move to the social
warm water pool and finish up
with yoga stretches that will
focus on balance and posture.
22-May 20, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Fee: $30, 1 day per week;
$50, when taken with one
day of another water class.
Foot, ankle or lower leg problem? Call our
podiatrists today, our practice has been
serving Leisure World 27 years!
Dr. Freedman and Dr. Venegonia
(301)-598-0130
Leisure World Plaza Professional Building
3801 International Drive, Suite 204,
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Activities & NOTICES
Clubs & Groups
Short Story Group: The
Short Story Group meets on the
first and third Wednesday of
the month in Clubhouse I. For
information, call Sylvia Stoff
(301-438-9613).
Knitting Corner: Join us
the second and fourth Friday at
the Inter-Faith Chapel from 10
a.m.-noon. Our next meeting
is April 10. Bring your knitting
and enjoy the conversations.
We have patterns and yarn for
your project. Yarn donations
gratefully accepted. Call Joan
(301-438-1486) if you have any
questions.
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
Thursday in Clubhouse II’s
Multi-Purpose Room at 9:30
a.m. If you have any questions,
call Clydis Kellough (301-6422430). Our next meeting is
April 9.
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.-noon. Come and share
your finished work and enjoy
stitching with us while we learn
new skills together. Call Audrey
(301-598-4903).
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
(301-438-1486) or Jane Brinser
(301-438-2599) for further
information.
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 700 sq. ft. of track.
Club members get together on
Mondays and Wednesdays,
from approximately 6-7:30
p.m., and on Thursdays from
approximately 2-4 p.m. We run
trains, work on scenery, track,
etc. Our monthly meeting is the
second Thursday of each month
at 4 p.m. in Clubhouse II. Call
Marilyn Chmielewski (301-4383259) for further information.
Amateur Radio Club:
Calling all hams! All resident
amateur radio operators
(hams) – or would be operators
– are invited to join in our
business meeting/lunch the
second Tuesday of each month.
We meet in the Stein Room or
Terrace Room in Clubhouse
I at 1 p.m. For information or
to learn more about amateur
radio, call Bryan West (301598-0137).
Stamp & Coin Club:
Are you a philatelist or a
numismatic? Come join the
Stamp and Coin Club. We meet
on the first Thursday of each
month at 3 p.m. in Clubhouse
I. Members discuss their
collections, including first day
covers, day of issue programs,
yearbooks, coins, medals and
more. Stamps are shared for
“Show-and-Tell” and we hold
an auction of members’ stamps.
In addition, a gift certificate
from Coins of the Realm in
Rockville is awarded as a door
prize at each meeting. All
residents and non-residents
are welcome to attend. Annual
dues are $5. If interested,
contact Mason Goldman (301598-6749).
Wood Workers Users
Group of Leisure World:
Leisure World residents
interested in woodworking
and woodcraft are offered the
opportunity to visit and join
the woodshop. Located on the
lower level of Clubhouse I, the
entrance to the woodshop is
off of Gleneagles Drive. Well
equipped with hand and power
tools need to work with wood,
the shop is open MondayFriday 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday
9 a.m.-noon. A reasonable
annual fee provides access
and membership to all. An
experienced monitor is on
duty when the shop is open
to assist members with their
work and provide instructions
on operating and using the
shop tools. Members are often
willing to repair and refinish
projects for Leisure World
residents at the cost of supplies.
For further information, call
the shop (301-598-1308), John
Van Dyke (240-650-9165) or
Alan Pechner (301-598-2824).
Hispanos de Leisure
World: This is to remind
residents who are Spanish
speakers that this club
continues to offer cultural
activities such as movies (every
month), bingo and other table
games on Fridays at 3 p.m.
in Clubhouse I, plus other
opportunities to meet and
socialize, such as the annual
“Fiesta de la Amistad” and
Christmas dinner. The annual
membership is $15 per person.
If interested, please contact
President Jose Soto (240-3081262) or Vice President Elsa
Fowler (240-558-3258).
“JustUs”: As Leisure
World’s resident advocacy
group, “JustUS” to enhance
the quality of life for all
residents. Members advocate
and endeavor to assure
that Leisure World policies,
practices, and decisions are
consistent with that goal. We
listen, research, inform and
advise residents on issues
impacting them and the overall
LW community. All residents
are welcome to attend our
informal Friday “think tank”
discussion group meetings
held at 2 p.m. in Clubhouse
I (check lobby directory). To
accommodate residents unable
to attend daytime meetings,
starting in January 2015, we
will also hold evening meetings.
For further information,
email (justus.lwmd@gmail.
com) or call Myra (240-5584585).
Centering Prayer: Join
our group of centering prayer
practitioners on Wednesdays at
3:30 p.m. at 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 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 (301438-0422).
Call for Open Prayers:
Share your intentions via
prayers. Join us:—Share and
receive inspirational goodies;
birthday blessings; and name
day remembrances (Saint
Rita, Saint Michael, etc.). Old
prayers, new prayers, original
prayers, traditional prayers—
all are welcome. We meet
Thursdays, 2-3 p.m. at the
Inter-Faith Chapel. Questions?
Call Deb (301-332-0361), Anna
(240-669-6546) or Miriam
(301-801-4499).
Games
NO Monday Night Bingo
April 6: The Kiwanis Club of
Leisure World invites residents
and their guests to play bingo in
Clubhouse I’s Crystal Ballroom
on Monday nights. Play begins
at 7 p.m. A $500 jackpot is
available each week as well as
a 50-50 drawing and 14 cash
prizes. All proceeds benefit the
service projects of the Kiwanis
Club and charities within
Montgomery County. Come
join the Kiwanis Club in an
evening of fun and fellowship.
Chess Club: For all you
chess players out there, the
Chess club meets in Clubhouse
II on Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays from 1-4
p.m. Membership is free. Please
contact Club President Bernard
Ascher (301-598-8577) or
Activities Chairman Pat Leanza
(301-598-4569) for further
information.
Wanted! Mah Jongg
Players
• Looking for three or four
Leisure World women for Mah
Jongg game at home. Call Bea
(301-438-8420).
• Beginners wanted to learn
Maj Jong call 301-598-3438.
Bridge
• Tuesday and Friday
Duplicate Bridge games, 7
p.m. New players with partners
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 (301448-8708).
• 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).
Poker
• A few openings available
at the Greens. Thursdays 7-10
p.m. No prior experience
necessary. If interested, call
Earl (301-438-2822) or Al
(301-598-7133).
• Men’s Poker are seeking
new members. Play is daily,
beginning around 9 a.m. in the
Game Room in Clubhouse II.
Poker Players Wanted:
We play all variations of poker,
with or without wild cards.
Come by Clubhouse II Tuesday
and Thursday at 7:15 p.m. and
play until 10 p.m. Spend an
enjoyable night with a bunch of
good people. Call Andy (240558-4787).
Pinochle Players: If you
enjoy pinochle, please join us at
Clubhouse II Monday evenings,
6:30-8:30 p.m. Call us at 301775-7238 or 240-669-8720.
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.
Cribbage: We meet for
150 minutes of competitive
fellowship Thursdays at 9:30
a.m. in Clubhouse II. We have
cards and cribbage boards,
and would be pleased to teach
you the game. It is a mixture
of rummy and pinochle and is
pure fun (we do not even keep
score). For more information,
call George (301-598-9747) or
Bill (301-598-7270). We look
forward to seeing you.
Jigsaw Puzzle: We now
have a jigsaw puzzle table in
the Clubhouse II lobby. Please
feel free, at your leisure, to
work on it.
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. 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.
Tennis: Looking for tennis
players (USTA 3 to 3.5 level) to
play Doubles or Mixed Doubles
every Saturday and Sunday
morning (9). Please call Sam
Verma (240-669-8504) if
interested.
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. Sign
up by e-mailing your name
to LWMDfitness@gmail.
com. The club is looking for
a representative from each
mutual to help us communicate
pertinent news through their
mutual newsletter, bulletin
board notices or mutual
meetings. If you have signed
up but are not receiving any
e-mails announcing special
programs or updating on
the progress of the new
Fitness Center, please resend
your e-mail address. With
flu season approaching, it
is recommended that all
Fitness Center users wipe
off the equipment that you
are using, before and after
each use for maximum
protection. Four CPR classes
have been completed with
approximately 60 participants
becoming certified in CPR
and AED operation. New
classes will begin in spring
2015. If interested, e-mail
[email protected]
and you will be notified of
future class dates. If anyone
is interested in joining a small
committee to research the
viability of having a miniature
golf course in Leisure World
or any other outdoor activity,
please e-mail Richard Sherman
at [email protected].
Health and Well-Being
Stroke Support Group:
The Montgomery County
Stroke Assn. (MCSA) meets
monthly from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
on the fourth Wednesday in
Clubhouse II. Stroke survivors
and caregivers are welcome. No
registration is necessary. For
more information, call Irene
Spector (301-598-8103).
AL-ANON Meeting: AlAnon (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).
Alcoholic Anonymous
(AA): Newcomers welcome.
(If outside LW, check in at
the main gate.) Meetings
are: Mondays at noon (Step
Meeting) and Thursdays at 6
p.m. (Big Book) in Clubhouse
I. Any questions! Contact Don
(301-598-3176).
Food Addicts in Recovery
Anonymous (FA): FA meets
every Wednesday, 8:30-10
a.m., at the Overlook, 3100
NLW Blvd., in the party room.
For more information, call Bea
(301-438-3093).
Alzheimer’s Caregivers
Support: The Alzheimer’s
Support Group meets the first
and third Wednesday of each
month at 3 p.m. in the InterFaith Chapel library. For more
information, call Sunny (301438-2446).
Free Blood Pressure
Testing: Free blood pressure
testing is available on the first
and third Tuesday of the month
from 9-11 a.m. in Clubhouse I.
Medicare Benefits
Counseling: Senior Health
Insurance Assistance
Program (SHIP), a Maryland/
Montgomery County agency,
provides free individual
counseling to help with your
Medicare problems, Medicare
Part D, Medigap choices and
the many incoming savings
programs. Call 301-590-2819
to make appointments, fourth
Tuesday of each month 10 a.m.
to noon in Clubhouse I.
Notices
Wealth Management &
Estate Planning Clinic: SPC
Financial, Inc. Independent
Registered Investment Advisor/
SEC conducts a Financial
Wealth Management ~ Estate
& Tax Integration Clinic in
Clubhouse I every Friday
morning from 9:30-11:30 by
appointment only. We plan,
develop, integrate and advise
on comprehensive financial
and tax planning issues. To
schedule an appointment, call
the E&R office in Clubhouse
II (301-598-1320). Be sure
to specify topics of interest.
Estate & Tax Law Inquiries;
Long Term Care & Life
Insurance Inquiries; Wealth
Management & Tax Integration
Inquiries; Charitable Gifting &
Transfer of Wealth Inquiries.
www.spcfinancial.com, 3202
Tower Oaks Blvd., Suite
400, Rockville, MD 20852
(301-770-6800). Securities
offered through Raymond
James Financial Services, Inc.
Member FINRA/SIPC.
State Law: When operating
windshield wipers, headlights
must be on. Headlights must
be in use between sunset and
sunrise.
Searching for LW
Chamber Musicians! Call
Millie Perlow (301-598-6647)
or e-mail ([email protected]).
Please note which instruments
you play and your telephone
number or e-mail so that
groups, time and places can be
arranged.
Lost and Found: The FISH
Office in Clubhouse II serves
as the community’s Lost and
Found. FISH has all sorts of
items: car keys, umbrellas,
books, jackets and lots of
other clothing. Each month, a
member goes through the items
turned in and discard the oldest
ones. Abandoned items are
donated to a church and those
in poor condition are thrown
away.
Rossmoor Library:
Located in Clubhouse I right
off the main lobby, the library’s
hours are Monday 1 to 4 p.m.,
Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m.-4
p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-1
p.m.
Leisure World Post
Office: Located in the
Administration Building, our
U.S. Postal Service center
is open from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.,
Monday-Friday. Stamps,
mailing boxes, 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.
Calendar of EVENTS
Sunday, April 5
Clubhouse I
12:30 pm Easter Buffet
Clubhouse II
Closed
Monday, April 6
Clubhouse I
9:15 am Stretch & Tone Class
1:00 pm CLL General Meeting
2:00 pm LW Chorale
6:00 pm Seder
Clubhouse II
9:00 am Senior Sneakers Class
10:00 am Clipper Workshop
12:30 pm Men’s Bridge
1:00 pm Chess Group
4:00 pm Ba Duan Class
Tuesday, April 7
Clubhouse I
9:00 am Blood Pressure Testing
12:00 pm Ladies Golf Lunch
7:00 pm Duplicate Bridge
Clubhouse II
9:30 am Beg/Adv Tai Chi
11:00 am Mild Exercise Class
11:00 am Water Exercise Class
12:30 pm Scrabble Group
1:00 pm Non-Impact Fusion Water Class
1:30 pm Comedy & Humor
1:30 pm JRLW Movie
6:15 pm Move to the Beat
Wednesday, April 8
Clubhouse I
9:00 am Gentle Yoga Class
9:00 am Bocce Ball
9:00 am Income Tax Service
10:30 am League of Women Voters
1:00 pm LW Golf MISGA Lunch
1:30 pm Patients’ Rights Group
3:00 pm Lawn Bowling Meeting
6:00 pm Classy Jazz Band
6:45 pm Chicago Bridge
Clubhouse II
1:00 pm Chess Club
1:00 pm Ping Pong
2:00 pm Chair Tai Chi
3:00 pm Conversational German Class
5:30 pm Aqua Fit Class
7:00 pm Lapidary Group
Thursday, April 9
Clubhouse I
9:15 am Stretch & Tone Class
12:30 pm Ladies Bridge
2:00 pm Great Decisions-Foreign Policy
3:30 pm RAG Ed Program
7:00 pm LW Democrats
Clubhouse II
9:30 am Beg/Adv Tai Chi Class
9:30 am Quilters Group
12:30 pm Men’s Bridge Group
1:30 pm Gilbert & Sullivan Society
4:00 pm Model Train Club
5:15 pm Tap with Gerry
7:00 pm Tennis Club
Friday, April 10
Clubhouse I
10:00 am Book Review Network
12:15 pm Kiwanis of LW
2:00 pm JustUs Group Meeting
3:00 pm Hispanos De LW
7:00 pm Friday Duplicate Bridge
Clubhouse II
10:00 am Chinese Club of LW
10:00 am Book Review Network
11:00 am Ping Pong
1:00 pm Chess Club
1:00 pm Friday Bridge Club
3:00 pm Yiddish Conversation
Saturday, April 11
Clubhouse I
Clubhouse II
9:15 am Shabbat Services
7:00 pm Going It Alone Social and Bingo
Sunday, April 12
Clubhouse I
10:00 am Jewish War Vets
Clubhouse II
2:00 pm Movie/“About Time”
7:00 pm Baby Boomers
Monday, April 13
Clubhouse I
10:30 am Garden/Environmental Club
Meeting
1:00 pm Paintbrush & Knife class
2:00 pm LW Chorale
7:00 pm Bingo
Clubhouse II
1:00 pm Chess Club
2:00 pm Chair Yoga
4:00 pm Ba Duan Exercise Class
Tuesday, April 14
Clubhouse I
9:30 am L. Gardens Group
9:30 am Art Class/Any Medium
10:00 am Aspects of Israel Class
11:15 am Exploring Ultra-Orthadox Life
in Israel Class
11:30 am 9-Hole Ladies Golf Lunch
1:00 pm WC Techniques
1:15 pm Jewish Identity: An Analysis
2:00 pm Amateur Radio Club
4:30 pm Lawn Bowling
Clubhouse II
1:30 pm Comedy & Humor Club
2:00 pm Chair Yoga Class
3:00 pm Parkinson’s Support Group
7:00 pm Camera Club Meeting
Wednesday, April 15
Clubhouse I
9:00 am Income Tax Service
9:00 am Bocce Ball
9:30 am Water Colors/Any Level
10:00 am Library Guild Meeting
11:00 am Short Story Group
12:30 pm Hadassah
1:00 pm Low Vision Group
1:00 pm Oil/Acrylics Class
7:30 pm Woodshop Users Group Meeting
Clubhouse II
1:00 pm Chess Club
Dial 301-598-1313
for recorded Daily Events
Meetings of the LWCC Board of Directors,
Executive Committee, and Advisory Committees
April 2015
Education & Recreation
April 7, 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse I
Golf & Greens
LW Foundation
April 8, 9:30 a.m., Clubhouse II
Community Planning
Budget & Finance
April 8, 2:00 p.m., Sullivan Room
Physical Properties
Landscape
Health
April 15, 2:00 p.m., Clubhouse I
Security & Transportation
Leisure World News
LWCC Executive Committee
April 17, 9:00 a.m., Sullivan Room
1:00 pm Ping Pong
3:00 pm Conversational German
1:00 pm Oils/Acrylics Class
Clubhouse II
Thursday, April 16
Clubhouse I
10:00 am Painting for Everyone
11:00 am Writers Workshop
Three GreaT ChoiCes
Overlook “B”
Fairways “E”
3100 Leisure World Blvd.
New paint, carpet, hardwood
floors in main living area.
Unique, French doors to sunny
balcony with lovely view
of green space/water
garden ponds.
New updated kitchen with
stainless steel appliances,
updated baths, fresh paint, new
carpet. Beautiful view of pond
and fountain.
Open and Bright
Open kitchen with pass through, new
dishwasher, stove, and garbage disposal.
Owner’s BR with walk-in closet. and
study/den with double closet and lots
of light. In-unit washer/dryer.
Marilyn GreGGs
Direct: 301.908.8838
Office: 301.681.0550 x 217
Website: marilynsellsmdhomes.com
10:00 am Stitchers Group
10:00 am Mac Users Group
10:00 am MVA on Wheels
1:30 pm Yom Hashoah
7:00 pm Frank Curreri/Glory of Love
Friday, April 17
Clubhouse I
9:30 am Basic Drawing Class
11:00 am Book Club Network
1:30 pm Watercolor/Any Level
3:00 pm Hispanos de LW
Clubhouse II
11:00 am Ping Pong
1:00 pm Chess Club
7:00 pm Lions Club Program
Saturday, April 18
Clubhouse I
9:30 am Flea Market
10:00 am Open Art Studio
12:00 pm LW LGBT Alliance Group
7:30 pm New Orleans Festival/Dixieland
Express
Clubhouse II
9:00 am JRLW Religious Service
6:00 pm Baby Boomers
7:00 pm Going It Alone Social
Sunday, April 19
Clubhouse I
10:00 am JRLW Breakfast forum
3:30 pm Camera Club Program
Clubhouse II
2:00 pm Fireside Forum
6:30 pm Baby Boomers Group
Monday, April 20
Clubhouse I
2:00 pm LWChorale
2:00 pm NARFE Group
6:00 pm Lions Club Meeting
7:00 pm Republican Club Meeting
7:00 pm Bingo
Clubhouse II
10:00 am Clipper Workshop
10:30 am Zumba Gold Class
1:00 pm Chess Club
1:00 pm Julie Kurzava Concert
2:00 pm Chair Yoga
7:00 pm Sock Hop Club
Tuesday, April 21
Clubhouse I
9:00 am Blood Pressure Testing
11:15 am Exploring Ultra-Orthodox Life
in Israel Class
2:00 pm Compassion & Choices
Clubhouse II
1:00 pm Non-Impact Fusion Water
Class
3:00 pm Aquasize Class
Wednesday, April 22
Clubhouse I
9:00 am Bocce Ball Group
10:00 am Lions Club Seminar
11:30 am FISH Group Luncheon
1:00 pm Oils/Acrylics Class
Clubhouse II
1:00 pm Chess Club
1:00 pm Ping Pong
1:00 pm Get Wet ’N’ Fit Class
1:30 pm Stroke Support Group
3:00 pm Gentle Challenge Class
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6:00 pm Senior Ballet Exercise Class
Thursday, April 23
Clubhouse I
9:00 am Interfaith Baby Shower
2:00 pm JRLW Workshop
6:00 pm LWAAAC Meeting
Clubhouse II
9:30 am Quilters Group
Class
Friday, April 24
Clubhouse I
10:00 am Fraud Seminar
10:00 am Arbor Day
12:15 pm Kiwanis of LW
Clubhouse II
10:00 am Chinese Club of LW
1:00 pm Ping Pong
1:00 pm Chess Club
1:00 pm Zumba Gold Class
Saturday, April 25
Clubhouse I
10:00 am AARP Driving Class
7:30 pm LW Ballroom Dance Club
Clubhouse II
9:00 am JRLW Religious Service
7:00 pm Going It Alone Social and
Bingo
Sunday, April 26
Clubhouse I
Have a Happy Day
Clubhouse II
10:30 am Jewish Friendship Group
2:00 pm Italian Club
7:00 pm Baby Boomers Group
Monday, April 27
Clubhouse I
10:00 am Bios of Controversial People
2:00 pm LW Chorale
2:00 pm Supervised Bridge Class
7:00 pm Bingo
Clubhouse II
11:00 am Atlantic String Quartet
1:00 pm Chess Club
1:30 pm Atlantic String Quartet
2:00 pm Chair Yoga
Tuesday, April 28
Clubhouse I
11:15 am Exploring Ultra-Orthodox Life
in Israel Class
Clubhouse II
Class
2:30 pm UU’s Meeting
Wednesday, April 29
Clubhouse I
9:00 am Bocce Ball
Clubhouse II
1:00 pm Chess Club
1:00 pm Ping Pong
3:00 pm Gentle Challenge Class
6:00 pm Senior Ballet Exercise Class
Thursday, April 30
Clubhouse I
10:00 am Ladies 18-holers
12:30 pm Ladies Golf Lunch
3:00 pm Stamp Club Meeting
Clubhouse II
1:00 pm Movie/“Jersey Boys”
Class
5:15 pm Tap with Gerry Class
Friday, May 1
Clubhouse I
6:00 pm Kiwanis of LW Charter Night
Clubhouse II
1:00 pm Ping Pong
1:00 pm Chess Club
1:00 pm Zumba Gold Class
Saturday, May 2
Clubhouse I
10:00 am ANG Group Meeting
10:00 am Community Shred It
Clubhouse II
9:15 am JRLW Religious Services
7:00 pm Going It Alone Social
Celebrate
Mother’s Day
with us…..
Sunday May 10th
All you can eat
Brunch Buffet
$18 plus tax and gratuity
10am until 2pm
Buffet will include:
Eggs
Bacon and Sausage
Cheese Blintzes
Fresh Salmon
Chicken Marsala
French Toast
Blueberry Pancakes
Fresh Fruit
Steamship Round
And Much More……
301 598 1330 for reservations
April
Wine of the Month
Will be
Meridian Brands:
$5 Glass
$20 Bottle
Please
Pl
lease Rememb
Remember
mb
ber us for all of
Easter Dinner in
the Crystal
Ballroom
$24 plus tax and gratuity
Sunday April 5th
Reservations available
at 12:30, 3:00 or 5:30
Please call 301 598 1330
Dinner Buffet will include:
Sliced Beef Tenderloin
Fresh Roasted Turkey Breast
Broiled Fresh Salmon
Tender Lamb
Honey Baked Ham
Mashed Potatoes
Whipped Sweet Potatoes
Homemade Stuffing and Gravy
Green Beans Almandine
Steamed Fresh Broccoli
Assorted Cakes and Pies
The Cascade Bistro will be
reopening for Dinner Service on
Friday and Saturday evenings
beginning Friday April 3rd
301 598 1330
Wednesday April 8th
Elaine O’Leary and her Classy Jazz
Band live in the MD Room
Please make reservations
301 598 1330
Needs…..
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Buy One Dinner Special and Get One Half Price
Terrace Room
301-598-1331
Casual Dining
Monday - Saturday 9am - 9 pm
Sunday 9:30am - 9pm
Cascade Bistro
301-598-1330
Will be available
for private parties
Casual Attire Appropriate
Stein Room
301-598-1331
Casual Dining and Cocktails
Monday - Thursday 9am 9pm
Friday - Saturday 9am - 9pm
Sunday 9:30am - 9pm
Tuesdays in the Stein and Terrace Rooms
Please cut out this coupon and bring with you to the
restaurant
Not valid with any additional promotion
or special event
Expires May 31st 2015
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2 BR, 2 FB, 1260 sq. ft. Garage space 2 BR, 2 BA, 1480 sq.ft. Library, new
included, many extras & upgrades. carpet, freshly painted, extras and
upgrades, garage space included.
 Elizabeth Model-$98,000
2 BR, 1.5 BA, 1308 sq. ft. Freshly
painted, new carpet, all new
appliances, updated cabinets,
enclosed patio.
 One of a Kind-$235,000
2 BR, 2 FB, 1348 sq. ft. Den and
sunroom, large table space
kitchen, spacious DR, separate
1 car garage.
”P”Model-Fairways-$285,000
3 BR, 2.5 BA, 1530 sq.ft. close to
elevator, golf course view, garage
space included.
Cambridge Model-$165,000
3 BR, 2 FB, 1200 sq.ft. Patio, freshly
painted and new carpet.
“J” Mdl-Villa Cortese-$183,900
2 BR, 2 BA, 1,136 sq.ft. Freshly
painted, table space kitchen, new Royal Aintree-$315,000
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new carpet, freshly paint.
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3 BR, 2 FB, 1400 sq.ft. Cathedral
ceiling, table space kitchen, extra
storage, assigned parking.
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Cell: 301-928-3463 Web: www.stanmoffson.com
Office: 301-681-0550 x 135 Email: [email protected]
Classifieds
ESTATE SALES
ESTATES WANTED –
KENSINGTON Antique Village. We
buy items or estates for immediate
cash. 35 years experience. Call
Georgina. 240-645-9029.
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].
BUYING ANTIQUES, JEWELRY.
Cash paid for jewelry, watches,
gold, silver, coins, art, firearms toys,
comic books, golf, etc. Silver Spring
resident. Tom 240-476-3441.
I SELL ON EBAY for you! Buy your
items or Consign them and I will
sell on eBay. 50/50 split. I pay eBay
fees. Item value $100 and up 240338-6214.
FOR SALE
LOW VISION PROBLEMS? Optelec
ClearView + auto focusing desktop
video magnification system designed
to assist people with low vision.
Purchased in 2008 for $2,800.
Lightly used. Asking $1,400. Call
owner at 301 598-3247.
Leisure World home. Call 301-4602939 for more information.
LW CONDO FURNITURE in great
condition. Bedroom set: Kingsize
bed plus 6 pieces $750; Dining room
set: Table w/leaf extension, 3 pads,
and 6 chairs, and china cabinet
$750; Glass top sofa table $70. Call
Jeff at (443) 255-9511 for photo or
showing.
CEMETERY LOTS FOR SALE:
Multiple lots in the beautiful original
section Pawklawn Cemetery–The
Garden of Life Eternal–in Rockville,
MD. $1,995 for one. Discount for
multiple lots. Call owner at 301 5983247.
KIMBALL SPINET Apt. size. Just
tuned – fine condition. $500 or
offer. 301-438-2004.
TWO BURIAL PLOTS. Parklawn
Cemetery. Nice location at roadside.
Valued at $7300 – Best offer. 301438-2004.
GORGEOUS RATTAN expandable
dining room table with swivel
cushioned chairs. Great price! Will
deliver! Call for appointment at The
Overlook. 301-908-2284.
LARGE COLLECTION OF DOLLS
and music boxes and glass
display cases. Will sell together or
individually. Make offer. 301-5983525.
WALK-IN JACUZZI TUB. High
quality – low price. Only 2+ years
old. Currently in (Mutual 18)
Long and Foster at
Leisure WorLd PLaza
SIXTY-ONE 33 ½ LP RECORDS
(jazz – 6-7 Gene Krupa, 6 Buddy
Rich, 7 Sinatra, Jack Jones, Ella F.,
Dixieland); china set (white, goldrimmed); Norika china set (white,
gold-rimmed); two 24” gold top
ornaments, Germany, WWII; two
pristine clown dolls; heavy crystal
sugar/creamer. Doris Fox, 301-5986091.
Burial plot, $1995, in Norbeck
Memorial Park, Olney. Block B, Lot
11, Site 8. This is on the circle. It will
hold two urns for ashes. Call 443664-6585.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
A WISE CHOICE. Call me.
Marilyn Rubinstein of Weichert
Realtors. Your expert in this great
community. Top 1% Nationwide. #1
Office Producer with over 40 years
of experience and hundreds of sales
right here. Call me for a free market
analysis. Please call and we’ll talk. I
make buying or selling an enjoyable
and successful experience. Call
Marilyn today – 301-674-1288.
THINKING OF SELLING your
home or that of a relative? All
reports for 2015 indicate that
this should be a great year for
Real Estate! Inventory is slowly
increasing. Days on the market
remain less than two months!
Prices are beginning to creep up.
Please call for specific stats on your
property. 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
TAX PREPARATION
Dorothy Sullivan, Enrolled Agent
Federally Licensed Tax Practitioner
● Federal and State Returns ● Estate and Trust Returns
● 20% discount for new clients ● Free E-Filing
Maynard E. Turow
Appointments available on-site at Leisure World!
THINKING OF SELLING??
Or Friends-Relatives Buying?
301-309-3876
Agent 18 years...Listings, Resales, New Sales
Living in and working in
this community, I give
you the attention to detail
your property needs to
sell successfully. I know
the marketplace and can
bring you excellent results.
(O) 301-598-7500
Free brochures, Comps, Layouts, Info
Direct: 301-518-3834
[email protected]
Website: MaynardTurow.LNF.com
Custom Blind
serviCe
"Quality Window Treatments with
a Solid Reputation"
Your “shop at home” solution - we
do it all - consultation, measuring
& installation
301.774.0609
Wood Blinds * Mini Blinds
Vertical Blinds * Cellular Shades
Total Tax Solutions, LLC
One Research Ct., Suite 450, Rockville, MD 20850
Website: www.totaltaxsol.com
Coming in 2015
The E&R Department of Leisure World is pleased to provide
the following programs.
Thurs., April 16, 7 PM
Frank & Triah Curreri,
The Glory of Love
Sat., April 18, 9:30 am-2 PM
Community Flea Market
Sat., April 18, 7:30-9:30 PM
Dixieland Express
Mon., April 20, 1 PM
July Kurzava
Song Writing for the Movies
Sat., May 16, 7 PM
Jazz singer Andaiye Scott
Sat., May 30, 7 PM
Richard Miller, Guitarist
Sat., June 6, 4 PM
Duke Ellington School of
the Arts
Sun., June 14, 7 PM
"George Burns" show
www.customblindservice.com
50% Off
All Blinds &
shAdes!
Watch the Leisure World News for more information on these
and other upcoming programs throughout the year.
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, 301-5805556.
AFFORDABLE PIZZAZZ and
carefree living await you in the 2
bedroom, 2 full bath condo. The
unit has a table spaced kitchen,
separate dining room and huge
glass enclosed balcony. Located
in a 55+, gated community where
all the exterior maintenance is
done for you – landscaping, snow
removal, 24-hour security. Spend
your free time on those activities
you enjoy – bridge, book club, golf,
woodworking, tennis, swimming,
photography and painting. Priced at
an affordable $219,900. Call Joan
Brown today at 301-681-0550x138,
240-277-3132. Weichert Realtors
REAL ESTATE FOR RENT
FAIRWAYS NORTH. Spacious,
sunny, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, F unit,
3rd floor. Large closets, some builtins (shelves, file cabinet). Window
treatments. Table-space kitchen.
Washer/Dryer. Foyer. Enclosed
balcony. $1450/month. 301-989
-9618
LOVELY CONDO, OCEAN VIEW,
Virginia Beach, week of May 16.
Photos available. $725. Call Judy,
301-854-5028.
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.”
ELDERLY CARE: OVER 10 years
experience. Great reference.
Available for long days or nights.
Can drive. 301-806-3691.
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. We
offer a flat rate for live-in care. Low
rates, no deposit required. Call 301490-1146. www.lovinghomecare.org.
“A” HOME HEALTH CARE for
Senior Citizens – Care you can
trust and is affordable. Reliable
and qualified aide and nursing staff
available. Companionship, personal
care, meds, housekeeping, shopping,
driving. Full/part-time or live-in.
Flat rate for live-in care. Call 240533-6599.
ADVANCED NURSING & HOME
SUPPORT: Serving residents of
Leisure World for over 20 years! Call
for a special, reduced rate for Leisure
World residents only. Mention this
ad to get your special discount. Call
To Life,
L’Chaim!
Based on Edith Lowy’s war experiences
A One-Woman Play
Adapted and Performed by Arielle Goldman
Join us for this special performance,
with an appearance by Edith Lowy.
4 to 10 p.m. References available.
Drives. Florence, 240-277-4053.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR a
loving, caring, reliable caregiver/
companion? Look no further, I am
the right person. Good references
and rate. Call 240-552-4222.
EXCELLENT CARE! Loving, caring
and reliable caregivers. Certified
by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
Over 12 years of experience in the
field with excellent references.
Cooking, bathing, dressing, light
housekeeping, grocery shopping and
much more. Drive own car. Please
call Mimi, 301-547-5494.
TEMAH HEALTHCARE SERVICES,
bringing exceptional healthcare to
your doorstep. We are licensed by
the Maryland Office of Health Care
Quality to provide In-Home Care
Services including Nursing and
Private Duty Services. Call us today
for a Free Nursing Consultation on
410-702-5397 or visit our website at
www.temahhealthcare.com. We are
here to serve you!
RELIABLE, SERVICE-FOCUSED,
tactful and diplomatic CNA/GNA
with over 20 years as nursing
professional. Tender hearted,
enthusiastic and dedicated lady,
seeks a private homecare position.
Excellent references. Please contact
Norma at 240-472-8834. Available
for immediate employment.
LPN GNA, CNA, HHA, CPR.
Assist with bathing hygiene,
light housekeeping/laundry,
meal preparation, doctor’s
appts. Overnight 24 hours.
Transportation service and more
ADLS. Phone: Teresa 240-2740394, Anna 301-502-1370, Mami
443-691-9550.
EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER
looking for private-duty work with
elderly. Years of experience with
good reference. Call 240-305-4234,
240-476-4206.
EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY CARE.
GNA, certified nursing assistant.
Light housekeeping, medication
reminder, companionship, run
errands. Call Christine, 240-3303058/240-421-5664.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
seeking a job. I have CPR
certification and 7 years of relevant
experience. I am well versed in
delivering basic patient/elderly care
services. Available to work 5 days a
week; hours are flexible. Reference
upon request. Elline, 240-997-2570,
[email protected].
GNA CERTIFIED – OVER 10 years
experience, elderly care. Available
Sunday, April 26
Cheryl’s Organizing
Concepts
7:30 PM
Charles E. Smith
Jewish Day School
today for your complimentary inhome assessment. 240-430-1500.
ARIELLE GOLDMAN
Actress and CESJDS Class of ‘07
Help with all
aspects of
home organizing:
Annette M. & Theodore N. Lerner Family
Upper School Campus
11710 Hunters Lane, Rockville, MD 20852
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TICKETS:
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www.cesjds.org/TLLC
/cesjdsconnect
@cesjdsconnect
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EDITH LOWY
Holocaust survivor and
retired CESJDS teacher
/cesjdsconnect
Managing
Paperwork
Eliminating
Clutter
Packing, Unpacking
Closets, Kitchens and more
(301) 916-9022
www.CherylsOrganizing com
$25 senior discount on first visit for
Leisure World residents
CNA, ALZHEIMER’S, dementia,
Parkinson’s disease, CPR certificate
with 15 years experience. I am highly
qualified for homecare. I worked in
Leisure before and Sumner Village
for 4 years with Ruth Olearns. I
am available immediately to work
fulltime ay or night. I have a clean
driving record and have stellar
references. Connie 240-435-2221,
[email protected].
LOVING ELDERLY CARE.
Experienced certified healthcare
provider for over 14 yrs.
Trustworthy, reliable, patient.
Personal hygiene, administering
meds, meals, doctor’s appts. Livein or weekly 10-12 hrs. Great
references. Allyson 301-775-7017.
EDUCATED, ENERGETIC
PERSON seeking employment
with residents needing assistance
with errands, appointments, etc.
Available to start immediately. Call
Cleopatra Robinson at 240-6696107 after 4 p.m. Available to work
mornings, afternoons and evenings
7 days per week.
ADOM PRIVATE DUTY
CARE. Where Care Matters.
24 hr. care service available.
Meal preparation, light
housekeeping, hygiene assistance,
transportation, companionship.
Certified nursing asst., day/
night, live-in/out. 301-366-8929,
[email protected].
GENERAL SERVICES
ALTERATIONS - 27 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.
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.
COMPUTER SERVICES – Problem
with your PC or Network? Computer
Systems Engineer will come to you
with help. Home, Business. Call
David G., 301-642-4526.
HOUSE CLEANING – PROUDLY
serving the Leisure World
community. Quality service at
affordable rates, weekly, bi-weekly,
monthly intervals available. Please
call CC & Son for free estimate. 301253-0544. (3.6-5.22)
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,
301-438-3140.
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].
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, Windows
8, photos, digital cameras, smartphones, and
more. Patient trainer will sit by your side
and teach you in plain English - no technical
talk! Shopping assistance for all electronic
& computer items. Senior specialist since
1996. Senior discount. Call David at 301-7622570. ComputerTutor
PC REPAIR/ELECTRONICS Installer - $50/
hour. Clean up viruses, spyware, diagnose
hardware problems, install PC’s/printers, set up
secure wireless laptop/PC connections. Son of a
Leisure World resident. Gary, 301-339-3544.
A+ COMPUTER SERVICES. Free in-house
diagnostic of your computer, Printer, or basic
set-ups. A+ certified, virus removal, back up, and
retrieve important data, photos, and music. Also
will teach lessons on Microsoft Office and basic
computer skills at your home. Alex Nowrouzi,
(301-312-2277). I reside in Leisure World.
HOUSECLEANING – Great references. I will
thoroughly clean your home for a fair price. All
supplies included. Please call Sara, 240-477-2104.
NOBODY CAN BEAT MY PRICES! – Carpet
stretching. Can help you get your home ready
for sale. Ten plus years working in LW. Good
references. Save on painting and general home
improvements. Small jobs welcome. Special
discounts. Call Jesse Morales, 301-747-5054.
OLD FASHIONED cleaning for an old fashioned
price. As low as $65. We clean your house as
we do our own. No wiping; all scrubbing. Very
experienced. References available. 240-855-2477.
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.
UNITED CLEANING GROUP, LLC comes to
Leisure World! We’re happy to help by offering
our cleaning services 7 days a week. Want your
home looking spotless? Call United Cleaning
Group today at 240-464-5104.
INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES by Carl. 30
years experience. Let your home become your
dream home for life! Call Carl for a free in-home
consultation. (A Leisure World Resident.) 443812-1628.
ANTI-THEFT LOCK & ALARM – MD locksmith
license #219, bonded 15k, ins. 1 mil. Knobs,
deadbolts, rekeys, repairs, auto and residential,
lockouts 24/7. Senior discount 10% off total
bill. 301-871-1859. Emergency: 240-671-9433.
Rewards for referrals. Keys made for vintage
furniture.
CLEANING BY MILLEY Hard and honest worker
with excellent references. Prices starting as low as
$60. Offering a 10% discount for new customers
only. Call Milley at 240-264-0941.
STEPHANIE’S BACK!! Leisure World Resident
has freed up more of her time to help other
residents! Call Kompanion Kare (Stephanie
Sidella) at 301-598-3086 (h) or 301-922-5080
(c) or [email protected].
HAIR STYLIST for 14 years. I work at Images
Hair Design in Leisure World Plaza and am
looking for new clients. Please feel free to contact
Alem at 240-304-1654 or the salon number, 301598-3000. Thank you!
ALICIA’S CLEANING Services – Good
references. Good rate. Once a week or every two
weeks. 240-286-3807.
PET SITTER WITH 10 years of experience who
loves animals available for mid-day or evening
walks, cat visits, birds or other small animals. If
you need a reliable sitter for a senior animal with
special needs (including insulin shots) or a puppy
or kitten, I am available weekends, vacations or
business trips. Leisure World references, insured
& bonded. Member of PSI. Call Eileen at 301442-3989
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZING Downsizing
or need help with Clutter Control? For
professional organizing services contact Sandy
@ 202.486.8901 or sandy@sandymaynard.
com. I specialize in offices, but organize closets,
kitchens, garages and more.
GOLDEN YEARS MASSAGE – You will be
infused with peaceful healing, physically as well
as mentally. Feel refreshed and rejuvenated.
Licensed Massage Therapist. 301-755-5040,
[email protected] (4.3)
PORTABLE HAIR DRESSER, licensed. Hair cuts,
perms, color, manicure. 20 years experience. Call
for appointment, reasonable prices. 240-5937829.
WANT TO RELAX, HEAL & distress? Try
therapeutic massage. We will come to you. Gift
certificates available. Now accepting regular
customers. 240-277-7971. Licensed, insured and
board certified.
PERSONAL ORGANIZER Are your closets
cluttered? Is your kitchen a mess? Do you need
help organizing your home or office? I can help
you get organized. Please call Karen 301-7870216.
MOBILEMANI. Bringing Manicure and pedicure
straight to your door. Having trouble getting
out? I’ll come to you. Call 301-804-7930 or email
[email protected]. Licensed in MD/VA.
SENIOR SUPPORT SERVICES-I am a 53 yr. old
semi-retired doctor and current Leisure World
resident. Do you or your loved ones need assistance
keeping their bills paid on time, completing
general paper-work, or assistance taking care of
pets, including assistance with vet or personal Dr.
appointments? Transportation/assistance available
including for local grocery shopping. Could they
benefit from general companionship just to get out
to go to a local restaurant? I will provide the loving
assistance they require. Reasonable rates and
References. Call Dr. D., 410-499-9362.
HOUSE CLEANING BY MARIA Mayorga. Good
FREDRICK A. ISAACS, M.D., P.C., FACS
BOARD CERTIFIED OPHTHALMOLOGIST
Latest Advances in Cataract Surgery including the Restor© & LenSx (Femtosecond)
Treatment of Glaucoma & Macular Degeneration
(Avastin, Lucentis & Eylea Injections)
Complete Exams and Contact Lens Exams
Full Service Optical Shop
Glasses, Sunglasses, Contact Lenses
We offer the latest diagnostic equipment for assessment
of retinal disease and glaucoma.
ON PREMISES: Visual Fields, Cirrus HD - OCT,
Fluorescein Angiography, Stereo Disc Photographs,
Corneal Pachymetry and Topography.
3801 International Drive, Suite 208
301-598-8500
LEISURE WORLD PLAZA PROFESSIONAL BUILDING
EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE
reference. Please call 240-669-6457.
Leave a message and I’ll call back.
HELP WANTED
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to provide
money management services for
disabled adults. Volunteers will
be trained to assist clients with
routine bill paying and budgeting.
Lend your expertise for about 6
hours per month and make a huge
difference for a person in need.
Training and ongoing supervision
are provided. Representative Payee
is sponsored by Mental Health
Association of Montgomery County.
Email [email protected] or
call 301-424-0656, x541 for more
information and how to apply.
MUSEUM GUIDES – at the
Montgomery County Historical
Society. Work two weekday
afternoons or one weekend
afternoon per month from noon to
4 p.m. Receive on-the-job training
on local history and museum
interpretation. Also receive special
admission to programs and a 20%
discount in the Museum Shop. Call
Karen Lottes, 301-340-6534 or
[email protected]
HELP A CHILD! MAKE A
difference! Make a lasting
contribution by offering one hour a
week to a child in need. Interages,
a non-profit agency pairs adults
with school age children in reading
and mentoring. Talk, read and
share your experiences with a child.
We do the work by preparing the
activities and offering support in
the classroom. All you need to do is
care and listen. We like to think of
it as being a friend. Schools are in
close proximity to Leisure World.
For more information, contact
Interages, 301-949-3551.
THE METROPOLITAN
WASHINGTON Ear, a nonprofit
organization, is currently seeking
individuals to volunteer for its
Look-Up service, radio reading
or dial-in newspaper service. The
MWE provides a free multi-media
reading service for the blind,
visually impaired and physically
handicapped. Call 301-681-6636
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday
through Friday.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – Do you
like working with people? MedStar
Montgomery Medical Center
(MMMC) is looking for individuals
who would like to volunteer 4 hours
a day, 1 day a week. We currently
are looking for volunteers to serve
positions in surgical waiting, the
information desk, the emergency
room greeter area and the medical
library. Although not necessary for
these positions, persons who are
comfortable using computers are
especially encouraged to inquire.
Please call the volunteer services
coordinator at MMMC at 301-7748629 for more information. You
can also visit the hospital’s website
at www.medstarhealth.org
MEALS ON WHEELS of Central
Maryland, Inc. has an urgent need for
volunteers on Thursday and Friday’s
to deliver meals to homebound
persons in the Leisure World. Call
Emily Trotter at 443-573-0925 or
email [email protected].
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Meals
on Wheels of Wheaton needs
volunteers to deliver meals or pack
meals for frail, disabled and home
bound people in Leisure World and
in Wheaton. Please help by calling
301-942-1111.
NOTICES
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Groups
– Hospice Caring, Inc. sponsors
bereavement support groups for
adults grieving the loss of a loved
one, including Anticipatory Grief,
Coping with a Suicide Death, Loss
of an Adult Child, Loss of a Parent,
and Loss of a Sibling or Friend,
Widows & Widowers and Spousal
and Partner Loss – 50s and 60s.
These groups are free of charge
and provide a safe and caring
atmosphere where stories can be
shared and feelings understood.
For further information and/or to
register, contact the bereavement
coordinator at 301-890-0854.
Hospice Caring, Inc. is the
volunteer, non-medical hospice in
Montgomery County that provides
free practical and emotional support
to terminally ill patients and their
families, and to anyone grieving
the loss of a loved one. To learn
more, www.hospicecaring.org
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP – I
Can Cope – last Wednesday of each
month at MedStar Montgomery
Medical Center, 7-9 p.m. Call 301774-8881 or 301-570-7490.
KEEPING SENIORS SAFE –
Morton A. Davis, coordinator and
resident is available to discuss
identity theft prevention, driving
and shopping habits, frauds and
scams, home safety inspection and
property crimes. The program is
part of the Montgomery County
Police Department Volunteer
Resource Section. Davis is a member
of The Commission on Aging of
Montgomery County in conjunction
with the Montgomery County Police
Department. Call Morton A. Davis,
240-242-3742 or 240-773-5625.
THE SENIOR CONNECTION’S
Shoppers Program seeks to help
disabled seniors who are unable
to get their groceries into their
homes on a regular basis. We
match individuals 60 years and
older with incomes of $30,450/year
or less for singles and $34,800/
year for couples with a volunteer
shopper. Shoppers are matched
on a one-to-one basis and will
shop either for or with a senior.
Application forms and a brochure
describing the program are
available by calling Greg Muncill,
Shoppers Program Director, 301942-1049 or by e-mail to greg.
muncill@seniorconnectionmc.
org. Also contact Greg if you wish
to be a volunteer shopper. The time
commitment to serve is 2-3 hours a
week for 6 to 12 months.
UPCOMING EVENTS
APRIL IS POETRY MONTH.
Thursday, April 16, 6-7:30
p.m. – Musings of Local Poets
and Open Mike, featuring poets
Luther Jett, Herb Guggenheim,
Maritza Rivera and Ryan
McAllister followed by an open
mike session. Saturday, April 18,
1-2:30 pm. – Poetry Workshop
for All Ages presented by Robin
Pachtman, MLS, Aspen Hill
Librarian. Try writing your own
poetry with fun and easy exercises.
Best suited for beginner poets,
teens and adults. Both events take
place at the Aspen Hill Library,
4407 Aspen Hill Rd., Rockville,
MD 20853. 240-773-9410.
WIDOWED PERSON SERVICE of
Montgomery Co., MD, will meet
on Sunday, April 12 at 2 p.m. at the
Wheaton Library, 11701 Georgia
Ave., Wheaton. Presentation by
MedStar Montgomery MC on “Basic
Medication Education.” All widowed
persons are welcome to take this
opportunity to socialize and listen to
the presentation. For information,
call 301-949-7398.
WANTED
THE HOUSING UNLIMITED,
Inc. Committee thanks everyone
who in the past has donated
beautiful furniture that was used
to furnish the houses provided by
the organization. We are again
accepting furniture, in good
condition. Please call the Housing
Unlimited, Inc. office, 301-592-9314.
(c)
FAST CASH FOR USED CARS - Big
dollars paid for your used car! Over
40 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] (1.8.16)
WEST HIGHLAND WHITE
TERRIER. Age makes no difference,
but no puppies. This will be my
fourth Westie. Must be raised
with cats. Jo Ann, 301-598-3137.
No answering service; call in the
evening.
WANTED: FIREARM
COLLECTIONS, one piece or one
hundred, licensed local dealer
will come to you. Contact Richard
Thornley at 301-253-0425.
Traffic Pattern Through
Administration Parking Lot
ONE-WAY ONLY!!
All traffic lanes in the
Administration parking lot are
one-way. Vehicles must travel
from the top of the lot to
the bottom. No traffic is
permitted to travel towards the
Administration building.
Drivers disregarding the
established traffic pattern pose a
serious risk to both pedestrians
and vehicular traffic.
April 2015
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:
“Dementia Conversations”
April 14, 2-3 p.m.
Rightsizing Seminar:
“Downsizing your home ...
not your life”
April 23, 2-3 p.m.
This program will provide tips on having
difficult conversations with family, teach
you about planning for care and connect
you with helpful resources. FREE.
Register by April 12.
Gain tips for efficiently going through the
contents of your home to prepare for your
next move—and for motivating yourself to
get started. FREE. Register by April 21.
Living Well Seminar:
“What’s your stress type?”
April 15, 7-8 p.m.
Identify the five major stress types and the
tools for addressing them. Light supper at
6:30 p.m. FREE. Register by April 13.
Gentle Yoga Classes
Mondays & Wednesdays, 3-3:45 p.m.
March 16 – April 22
Six-week session: $89
Walk-ins: $8.50 per class
Enjoy the health benefits of yoga in
this class for beginners and those with
stiffness or movement limitations.
All poses may be done using a chair.
Independent living
assisted living
rehabilitation
long-term care
memory support
18100 Slade School Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860 • 301-260-2320 or 301-924-2811 • www.bgf.org
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ENTER TO WIN A $100 SHOPPING SPREE
Complete the information below and drop off your entry form at Gold Castle Jewelers or HoneyBaked to register to win a $100
shopping spree to the store of your choice. If you are unable to visit the store, please follow the mailing instructions below.
Name:___________________________________________________Phone:______________________
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One winner will be selected from all entries on June 4, 2015. Winner will receive a $100 credit to a Leisure World Plaza store of choice (some exclusions apply). No purchase necessary. By providing your email address, you agree to receive electronic
communication from Lerner Corporation. If you are unable to visit one of the listed entry drop-off locations, please mail your entry to Lerner Corporation, Attn: V. Kardell - Retail Marketing, 2000 Tower Oaks Blvd., 8th Floor, Rockville, MD 20852-4208.
All entries must be received no later than May 31, 2015 to be eligible. Must be 18 or older to participate.
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OF MARYLAND New Residents Meet, Greet and Ask Questions

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