Election 2014 - Leisure World

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Leisure World News
Of Maryland
Volume 37, Number 6
Published the First and Third Tuesday
of Each Month
Deadline for articles and display ads for next edition, March 21
March 18, 2014
Election 2014
he chart below indicates where residents
vote this election
year. We regret that
some mutuals were
missing in the elec-
T
tion article published in the Mar.
4 Leisure World News.
Note: If you explore the
Montgomery County Board of
Elections website as some readers
have, as of deadline time for this
paper, an incorrect map of the three
LW precincts appeared. When and
if a correct map is available, it will
be reproduced in the News.
—Martha Robinson, Leisure
World News Advisory Committee
7 PM, March 20
Clubhouse I
2014 Election Campaign
County Executive Forum
with
Phil Andrews
District 3, County Council Member
Doug Duncan
Former County Executive
Isiah Leggett
Incumbent County Executive
Sponsor: Democratic Club of LW
New Leisure World Shuttle
Buses Coming This Spring!
by Paul Eisenhaur, Security and Transportation Advisory
Committee (STAC)
The four new 14-seat buses will be an improvement over the
current buses. Access will be better and, not only will the color coded
line be shown on the front and side mounted route sign, the line will
be announced via speaker at the bus stops. A STAC bus subcommittee
that included disabled residents test rode all prospective buses; the bus
selected was field tested to observe the accessibility of younger seniors,
elderly seniors and those with minor disabilities. In this observation,
no problems were noted.
Current bus accessibility is the chief problem LW residents have
to deal with. Uneven step heights and the high bottom step distance
from the ground have made climbing them tricky, if not difficult. The
new bus will not have steps. Instead, it will have a very mild-graded,
non-slick ramp. This ramp is retractable and will be extended when
needed. For improved entrance and exit, there are handrails are on
both sides of the door entrance. Again, this configuration was tested
within Leisure World Community by residents, but also at different
locations, including the Leisure World Plaza Giant. And to minimize
stopped buses being “rear-ended,” rear high-mounted caution lights
have been installed to be activated when the entry door opens. All seats
are equipped with seat belts.
Please turn to page 4
New Section! Check out all Education
and Recreation Department events in their own
section found in the index and on pages 13 - 15.
G
Fireside Forum Program on the Issue of Immigration
by Jonas Weiss
aithersburg City Councilman Ryan Spiegel
(pictured) will come
to Leisure World on
Sunday, April 6 to present a local
perspective on the issue of immigration. The public debate on immigration usually focuses on questions of national policy on border
Sunday Photo Matinee
by Al Lukas
The very highly qualified photographers of the North Bethesda
Camera Club (NBCC) will present a spectacular photo matinee on
Sunday, March 23 at 3 PM in the auditorium of Clubhouse II. This is
the fourth year that NBCC will be presenting its program of photo essays here at Leisure World. The past programs have been well attended.
security, legal status, deportation,
and federal regulation of visas,
employment and enforcement. But
immigration issues present very
real and complex challenges, as
well as opportunities, at the local
level. This is especially true here
in Montgomery County, with its
greatly diverse demographics.
Councilmember Spiegel has
extensive experience as a legislator, attorney, and advocate in
dealing with immigration policy
at both national and local levels.
He drafted a U.S. Supreme Court
brief opposing Arizona’s harsh
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Art ..................16, 27, 28, 34
Books .........................11, 19
Brief Notes .................52, 53
Calendars ............20, 24, 25
Classes .............................36
Classified ...................54, 55
Club Trips .......................35
E&R Events ..13, 14, 15, 16
Eyre Travel ...............18, 19
Health and Fitness ............5
Residents Forum ...............7
Sports .............17, 37, 38, 46
Upcoming Meetings ..........3
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Leisure World News March 18, 2014
Meet the LWCC Board of Directors
A continuing series about the residents' representatives on LW's 34-person policy-making board — LW News Advisory Committee
Lawrence Traynham
Mutual 20A
Lawrence Traynham,
a native Washingtonian,
enlisted in the Air Force
after graduating from a D.C.
public high school; four
years later he was honorably
discharged. He began working for the federal government and during that time
earned a bachelor’s degree
and received a graduate fellowship in systems analysis
sponsored by the University
of California (Irvine) and
the Rand Corporation. He
retired from the Department of Housing and Urban
Development in 1986 where
he was special assistant to
the director of Finance and
Accounting after serving
Joel Swetlow
Mutual 18
With his election as
Mutual 18 president in 2013,
Joel Swetlow was seated
on the Leisure World (LW)
Community Corporation
Board of Directors and then
elected to the Executive
Committee last January. This
is his mission:
“Within the structure
and guidelines of strict
financial accountability, I
intend to direct my efforts
toward enhancing the facilities most used and valued by
LW residents and prospective
residents. As a board member, I will work to benefit
my mutual and the LW community as a whole. I hope to
help devise ways to increase
public awareness outside LW
regarding the advantages
(both financial and in quality
of life) of living in our selfgoverning, active, secure,
age-restricted community
Lawrence Traynham
as director of the Management Systems Development
Division.
Larry has been a resident of Leisure World since
1998. He is on the Budget
and Finance Committee of
Joel Swetlow
and to help change public
perception that LW is just a
sedentary retirement place
for old people. I feel that we
can spread this positive message by disseminating information about our numerous
facilities, activities, clubs,
and classes as well as the
widely varied backgrounds,
skills, and interests of LW
residents.”
Since moving to LW in
Mutual 20A, and was a member of the board of directors.
He also served two years as
president of the LW Association for African American
Culture. In addition, he was a
mentor of the Argyle Middle
School/Leisure World mentoring program.
He was appointed to
the LW Community Corporation in 2001 and, after
five months, was elected
vice-chair. In 2003, he was
elected Chair of the LWCC
and was re-elected in 2004
and 2005.
Highlights of his tenure:
• Audit Committee
established for first time in
35 years;
• Energy Committee
was re-activated;
• Evaluation studies of
the Medical Center and Food
Services were performed by
outside consultants;
• Food service and
swimming pool operations
were outsourced;
• Approval of amendments of the Trust was
changed from 100 to 75
percent;
• Traynham chaired the
search committee in 2004
when a general manager
was hired;
• “Management by
objectives” was introduced
as a tool for assessing the
performance of the LWCC;
• Highlights of LWCC
meetings were published in
LW News for first time.
In addition, Traynham’s
2011, Joel has been property
manager of Mutual 18 and
a member of the Physical
Property Department Advisory Committee. In 2012, he
joined the Community Planning Advisory Committee.
For nearly 20 years until semi-retirement in 2008,
Joel was president of three
firms: the Retail Operations
Group (Washington, D.C.,
and New York City), CoraRevillon (New York and
Paris, France) and the Retail
Operations Group (Washington, D.C., and Dallas,
Texas). Among his clients
were worldwide retail giants
Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Alfred Dunhill, Chloe,
Jaeger-LeCoultre, Burberry,
Neiman Marcus, Brioni and
many, many more. Earlier in
his career, he was president/
executive vice president of
Garfinckel’s Department
Stores, senior vice president
for stores and operations/
facilities for Raleigh’s and,
for almost 15 years, owned
Joel’s Mens Shops in the metropolitan Washington area.
Joel was born and
raised in Brooklyn, New
York, attended the University
of Maryland at College Park
and married Karen in 1964.
They have four children and
eight grandchildren. What
are his special interests?
“Family and friends,” he
says.
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contributions to the community include:
• Drafting of initial
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• Chairing the InterFaith Chapel Council for
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• Delivering the keynote speech for LW July 4th
2007 celebration;
• Serving as member
of the LW Audit Committee;
• Serving on the LWCC
Executive Committee for 12
consecutive years.
Larry is interested in
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than 60 destinations around
the world.
As a result of having
such a lengthy tenure he
brings “history, institutional
knowledge and continuity
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General Manager’s Report March 2014
Community Topics.
Finances – The draft of the
2013 Audit Report was presented to the Audit Advisory
Committee of the LWCC
Board of Directors on Friday,
March 7.
On Wednesday, March
12, the Budget and Finance
Advisory Committee made a
recommendation on the disposition of the 2013-operating surplus of approximately
$144,000.
The LWCC Board of
Directors will act on both
of the committees’ recommendations at its meeting
on March 25.
In January, operations
were approximately $21,400
under budget. Productivity
in February was affected by
weather occurrences, and
management anticipates that
the majority of the January
surplus will be absorbed by a
projected deficit in February.
Financial Statement
Reporting Update – I recommend that mutuals place
on their agendas in April the
opportunity for a member
of the Accounting Department (Jennifer Peacock or
Dawn Gaynor) to attend
the board meeting for the
purpose of answering questions relative to the new
financial statements and to
field any suggestions that
board members may have
regarding the mutual’s financial statements. Recognizing
that some mutuals may have
“busy” agendas in April, this
request can be scheduled for
May as an alternative.
Please have your administrative assistant or, in
the case of high rises, your
property manager, contact
Jennifer or Dawn to advise
on your mutual’s decision.
Budget Planning for
2015 – At various committee meetings in March,
management will discuss
the planning of the 2015
budget. A draft of the 2015
Budget Assumptions will
be presented to the board,
for information only, at its
meeting in April.
New Resident Orientation – A New Resident
Orientation for new members
of the community and anyone
interested in the topics to be
discussed is Thursday, March
20 at 3 PM in Clubhouse I.
Brief presentations will
be given on topics such as
Leisure World operations,
governance structure of the
2014 Broadcast Schedule - Channel 974
Executive Committee Meetings
Board of Director Meetings
The March 14 Executive Meeting will
The Feb. 25 board of directors meeting
be shown beginning on March 20 at 4
will be shown everyday at 4 and 7 p.m.
and 7 p.m.
community, service contracts, health care services,
and possible future amenity
improvements.
Those planning to attend should call the E&R
Department (301-598-1320)
to register.
Weather-related Expenses – As of March 1, the
community has expended
approximately $140,000 in
expenses associated with
winter storms.
Meetings Outside the
Community – On Tuesday,
April 1 at 6:30 PM at the
Aspen Hill Public Library,
there is a meeting sponsored
by the Maryland National
Capital Parks and Planning
Commission (MNCPPC).
The community meeting relates to the Aspen Hill Minor
Master Plan Amendment.
Updates and past meeting
information can be found on
the Web site at http://www.
montgomeryplanning.org/
community/aspenhill.
The annual forum of
the Montgomery County
Commission on Common
Ownership Communities
(CCOC) is April 26 from
10 am to 2 PM at the North
Creek Community Center in
Montgomery Village. The
theme is Reserve Funding
and will feature presentations
by experts on Reserve Studies, Legal Issues Pertaining
to Reserves, Tax and Audit
Issues, Investments of Reserve Funds, and Preventive
Maintenance.
Leisure World of
Maryland Corporation.
Resignations/New Hires The following members of
Leisure World of Maryland
Corporation staff have announced their resignation:
Donna Buckeridge, property
manager, Mutual 6C, Villa
Cortese – targeted date April
– open; Mark Buckeridge,
warehouse supervisor –
targeted date April – open;
Claudia Snider, property
manager, Mutual 17A, Fairways South – targeted date
March 21; Barbara Stolov,
benefits coordinator - targeted date April 11; and Phyllis
Palmer, Lifeline coordinator
– targeted date May 16.
The following individuals have accepted the
identified positions: Jason
Lizer, plumbing foreman –
start date March 17.
Currently open positions: Security guard; special police officer; project
manager, final interview; and
community manager (two).
Procedures for Handling Requests for Information and/or Copies
of Trust Books/Records
– See “Procedures for Handling Requests for Information and/or Copies of Trust
Books/Records,” on this
page which outlines the
procedures followed by the
Leisure World of Maryland
Corporation in meeting requests for information and
copies of Trust books and
records.
Procedures for Handling
Requests for Information
and/or Copies
Provisions of Maryland Homeowners Association
Act of 2013
§ 11B-112. Books and records of homeowners association; disclosures to be deposited into depository.
(a) (1) (i) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (2) of
this subsection, all books and records kept by or on behalf
of the homeowners association shall be made available
for examination or copying, or both, by a lot owner, a lot
owner’s mortgagee, and their respective duly authorized
agents or attorneys, during normal business hours, and after
reasonable notice.
(a) (1) (ii) Books and records required to be made
available under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall first
be made available to a lot owner no later than 15 business
days after a lot is conveyed by the declarant and the lot
owner requests to examine or copy the books and records.
(a) (1) (iii) If a lot owner requests in writing a copy
of financial statements of the homeowners association or
the minutes of a meeting of the governing body of the homeowners association to be delivered, the governing body
of the homeowners association shall compile and send the
requested information by mail, electronic transmission, or
personal delivery:
1. Within 21 days after receipt of the written request,
if the financial statements or minutes were prepared within
the 3 years immediately preceding receipt of the request; or
2. Within 45 days after receipt of the written request,
if the financial statements or minutes were prepared more
than 3 years before receipt of the request.
(a) (2) Books and records kept by or on behalf of a
homeowners association may be withheld from public inspection to the extent that they concern:
(a) (2) (i) Personnel records, not including information
on individual salaries, wages, bonuses, and other compensation paid to employees;
(a) (2) (ii) An individual’s medical records;
(a) (2) (iii) An individual’s financial records, including
assets, income, liabilities, net worth, bank balances, financial
history or activities, and creditworthiness;
(a) (2) (iv) Records relating to business transactions
that are currently in negotiation;
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I
s your fridge jammed
full of those white
Styrofoam leftover
boxes? Does that
fish look just as good
two days later? Yes and no.
Restaurant meals (the kind
that you get out of the car
for) are more and more expensive these days. Many
portions are just too large
to eat at one meal and we
can’t just leave the leftovers
on the plate.
But I have found another solution. At The
Potomac Grill, 1093 Rockville Pike, not much below
Edmonston Drive, you can
order half portions of most
menu items. My companions and I thought that was
plenty of food and, in fact,
we liked the idea of a smaller
entrée, leaving room and
funds for an appetizer or
dessert. The prices might
not be exactly half, but they
are a good bit less than for a
regular portion and the side
item— usually fries, salad
or vegetable—seemed to
be normal sized. This is a
mid-level American food
kind of place. Prime rib in
king and queen (that means
large and small) sizes, I’ve
seen before. But the salmon,
the chicken Marsala and
even the Reuben sandwich
come in two sizes, which I
think is a good idea and not
very common.
On different visits
here, my friend and I ordered the house special
soup—cream of tomato
with crab and dill. The menu
boasts that it was voted the
customers’ favorite and
it sure was with us. This
tastes house-made, has a
very generous portion of
crab and comes with a little
side of brown rice to stir in
if you like. Do it! The soup
is so hearty and delicious I
would recommend the large
bowl at $9 and call it lunch.
They offer a good chunk of
warm bread for $1 at lunch,
which is included at no extra
charge with dinner.
My friend had a small
cup of the soup and a half
(the small sized) Reuben
sandwich; it was a hearty
meal. I tried one of the
specials—lamb stew which
seemed perfect for a snowy
day. I wouldn’t say it was
perfect—the celery and carrots in the menu description
were missing. My bowl had
a good amount of lamb in
wine gravy with onions and
Shuttle Buses
Continued from page 1
The bus interiors will
provide seat back grab handles on the top of each seat
back. Each aisle seat will
have an armrest. Though
each seat has ample legroom, the rear seat provides
even more space to accommodate extra space needed
for required operational
equipment compartments.
The rooftop AC and floor
heaters will provide yearround comfort.
The STAC Committee worked closely with
management to provide
LW residents with bus accommodations that would
allow for a very positive
experience. After exhaustive searching for a bus
provider who could meet
our needs, different buses
were ridden and discussed
by the subcommittee for a
final decision by the full
committee. After approval
by the LWCC Board of
Directors, management
executed this contract. The
new buses should be in
service soon after the early
April delivery date.
Note: The blue, red,
some good tasting mashed
potatoes.
On another day we
tried a fish special that was
good but too heavily sauced.
The jambalaya was actually
quite good. The burgers
were very good and we saw
several orders of the prime
rib go by on the way to other
tables. Those looked really
good and maybe we should
have had that. One thing I
like to see at a restaurant is
some attention to making
the vegetables interesting
and tasty. The chef here
does that instead of serving
just that frozen mix. We had
what seemed to be fresh
green and yellow squash
cooked just right. Very nice.
You all know by now
that, at least for these reviews, we always share a
dessert or two and we were
happy we did that here. The
chocolate bread pudding
is unusual and good in a
homey kind of way. The
key lime pie and chocolate
mousse cake came from the
Passion Bakery—a great
little place in Sandy Spring.
I congratulate the owners
here for getting some really
good items that would be
hard to duplicate.
The Potomac Grill
has a full bar for those who
like a cocktail or wine with
their meals. It’s a good
idea to linger a bit here in
the evenings or at Sunday
brunch. They have live
and green line routes and run
times will remain the same,
as will the Olney/Aspen Hill
runs on Wednesdays. Accessibility extends to people
with canes or walkers, or
minor mobility issues.
entertainment most nights
and several groups have a
good following. The Sunday brunch costs $16. The
menu for the buffet sounded
good and the jazz group
even better. Every Thursday
and many Tuesdays feature
“Blinkie,” a karaoke/singer
who you may have heard at
the Stein Room.
At the Potomac Grill, I
highly recommend that you
have the small entrees with
either the soups or quality
desserts—or maybe both if
sharing. It’s a great way to
spend your cash and your
The half Reuben sandwich with sides of coleslaw and fresh
vegetables at Potomac Grill.
calories.
The Potomac Grill,
1093 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD, 20852. 301-
738-8181. Handicapped
parking is right at the door.
Restrooms are on the same
level.
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Mental Health in Our Community
by Sandra McLeskey, RN, PhD, Member, Health Advisory Committee & Mental Health Subcommittee
The Leisure World
Health Advisory Committee
has formed the Mental Health
Subcommittee, composed of
select members of the advisory committee and members
from our community. The
purpose of the subcommittee is to provide information
about mental health, including information about available resources to the Leisure
World community.
The following is the
story of Leisure World resident Tronette Anochie:
“I have paranoid
schizophrenia. More than
20 years ago, I began to feel
that there were plots against
me. The suspicion escalated
to include more and more
people participating in these
plots. I began to write letters
to officials and make strange
phone calls. It affected my
behavior on the job. I had no
awareness that I was ill. I left
home and walked to a homeless shelter. I was picked up
by the police and eventually
taken to a mental hospital
where I was diagnosed and
stayed for two months. Initially, I was having visual and
auditory hallucinations—I
heard voices and saw ghoulish monsters walking around.
After going on medication, it
felt like I was coming out of a
fog. Since then, I have had an
active and fulfilling life, supported by my friends and my
faith. I participate in my care
at the Leisure World Medical Center. I am at peace. I
understand that for some,
there is a stigma associated
with mental illness, but for
me, it is just an illness with
which I must cope.”
The population of Leisure World is a microcosm of
the population of Maryland.
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It includes many people with
health challenges, including
mental health challenges.
The National Institute of
Mental Health estimates that
about 26 percent of people
over 60 will experience a
mental health disorder and
about 6 percent will have a
seriously debilitating mental
disorder. Anochie is living
proof that one can live successfully despite a major
mental health challenge. But
other Leisure World resi-
dents may be having trouble
with mental or emotional
problems that they lack the
knowledge or support to deal
with. These problems may
not be viewed as major, but
they may negatively affect
the quality of life of the resident or those around them.
Some problems that may be
very common in the Leisure
World community include
dealing with life transitions,
such as death of a spouse or
physical impairment; man-
aging anxiety or depression;
intergenerational concerns,
such as care of a disabled
child or parent; coping with
alcohol or drug abuse, including prescription drugs;
concerns about memory
problems; or a major mental
health diagnosis. Residents
may not know where to turn
for support, or they may
have been taught that mental
or emotional problems are
shameful and not to be talked
about. But in fact, mental
health is simply a part of
overall health, and should
be maintained and treated
with the same diligence as
physical health.
This is the first of a
series of articles concerning mental health that will
be sponsored by the Mental
Health Subcommittee. We
will be asking for help from
the residents of Leisure
World so that we will be able
to cover topics of interest
to everyone. Stay tuned for
more articles and activities
about mental health.
How to Minimize the Fear of Falling
by Richard Sherman, Fitness and Exercise president
On Feb. 27, a lecture
on falling was arranged by Al
Doris, vice president of the
Fitness and Exercise Club.
Presenters were Theresa
Sturm, a physical therapist,
and Sam Ellis and Claudia
Miller, our dedicated Leisure
World personal trainers. The
room was packed to capacity
with more than 100 residents
in attendance for a lecture
that made several important
points.
Maintaining ones’ balance is vitally important
since falls among seniors
65 and older often lead to
serious injuries and possibly
death. These professional
speakers offered numerous
suggestions that residents
should follow, which could
reduce the chances of falling
and increase ones’ ability to
gain better balance. To begin,
remove clutter and obstacles
around the home that you
might trip on. Remove chairs
with rollers that could slide
out from under you when
you try to sit down. Bring
items down to a level that is
easier to reach and avoid using stepladders. Wear proper
footwear such as sneakers
with large and fairly flat
soles. Have your ears and
eyesight checked regularly
since they could be the root
of any balance issues.
Strength training is
essential to prevent falls and
minimize osteoporosis. Have
your doctor check your bone
density and obtain professional advice if needed. Since
most falls occur at night,
often when a senior gets out
of bed to use the bathroom, it
is recommended that before
getting out of bed and standing, let your body adjust for
at least 10 seconds from a
prone position to a sitting
position before you attempt
to stand and walk. Keep
in mind that both physical
therapists and personal trainers are available to properly
teach residents how to either
improve or maintain balance.
It is recommended to engage
a professional to teach what
the best and safest way to
exercise is so that you not
only get good results and
enjoy the process, but also
avoid injury.
To obtain and maintain
balance, you must practice,
practice and continually
practice since without repetitively doing balance exercising, you will lose the ability
to keep good balance. We
plan to offer more lectures
regarding fitness, exercise,
nutrition and health in the
future and hope more LW
residents attend.
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Leisure World Women Who Served in the Military
“More Than A Head Nurse” – Margaret E. Bailey
by Ann Nash
Colonel Margaret E.
Bailey was born in Selma,
Ala. on Dec. 25, 1915. She
graduated from Dunbar High
School in Mobile, Ala. then
attended and graduated from
Fraternal Hospital School of
Nursing, Montgomery, Ala.
in 1938. In 1959, she earned
a bachelor of arts degree from
San Francisco State College.
Upon reaching the age
of 98 this December 2013,
she was able to reflect most
enthusiastically on her life
of service in and after the
military.
Before becoming the
first black woman promoted
to the rank of colonel in the
Army Nurse Corps, Colonel
Bailey served in successively
demanding positions that included assignments as chief,
Nursing Service of the 130th
General Hospital in Chinon,
France, becoming the first
black nurse named chief
nurse of a totally integrated
hospital in the Army; and
chief nurse in Wurzburg,
Germany, and Fort Devens,
Mass.
Her civilian nursing
career began at Mercy Hospital, St. Petersburg, Fla.
From Florida she continued
her career at Sea View Hospital, Staten Island, NY. In
June 1944, she entered the
Army Nurse Corps. Young
black women like Margaret
found it an opportunity to
fight for their citizenship
and democracy, and by
May 1943, there were 183
commissioned black nurses
in the Army Nurse Corps.
Black nurses served in all
theaters of the war including
Africa, Burma, Australia and
England. At the conclusion
of World War II, about 600
of them had served.
She fought on the domestic front as well. It
became a personal objective throughout her career
from the 1930s to the 80s,
to integrate military hous-
Margaret E. Bailey
ing, working environments,
and recreational facilities,
and she did so with levity,
balance, and patience.“If
someone tells you that you
look like their maid, just
observe that they must have
had a good-looking maid.”
By August 1968, mandatory retirement for Lt. Col.
Bailey was several months
away. She managed to survive 25 years without being
court-martialed, while being
apprehensive along the way
due to “my tendency to argue
when I felt that I was right. I
managed to use my head for
something more than a hat
rack, which was said to me
when I challenged a decision.
Although I looked like the
maid to one of the officers,
I managed to develop the
poise of an officer. By studying hard, I had managed to
become more than a head
nurse. I used every obstacle
as a stepping-stone to the
next level of achievement.”
Meanwhile, during a
routine visit by the area chief
Army nurse, Lt. Col. Bailey
was asked if she would like
to stay on two years longer
to guide a new organization
in the area. She said yes,
and was assigned to Walter
Reed Army Medical Center
in Washington. D.C., then
later to the Job Corps Health
Office as head of the Job
Corps Training and Education Program.
This challenging assignment and her performance led to her promotion
Community Forum Questions and Answers
by Rincy Pollack
Citing the changing
demographics of Leisure
World since its beginning
in the early 1960s, General
Manager (GM) Kevin Flannery briefly reviewed the
State of the Community
report to the audience at the
Community Forum on Feb.
26. He explained that there
are different needs and requirements for a community,
which has not only almost
doubled in size to over 8,000
in the intervening years, but
has also shifted from a strictly
retirement to a combined
retirement and working
population.
The GM focused on
four main objectives using
examples of budgets, plans
and programs:
* Community safety
and security - including
technical and communication advancements with enhanced staffing and training
plus increasing coverage and
patrols during evening hours.
* Finances – including
the financial strength gained
from transferring the LW
Medical Center to MedStar,
the continuous search for
greater efficiency in operating practices and the need
for a 10-year forecast in the
2015 budget.
* Infrastructure – including priority of construction projects/facilities
enhancement.
* LWCC employees –
including job-skill training
and tools for the changing
Flannery explained that, with so many important projects to
consider, many options have to be weighed before determining
the order of building construction and renovations.
LW makeup, active recruitment due to long-term employees reaching retirement
age and hiring of a new human relations director.
Before turning the
meeting over to the audience
for questions concerning the
community report, Flannery
discussed his changing role
as general manager. He plans
to focus more on the strategic level of Leisure World
and spread the day-to-day
operations among the other
members of his management
team.
Many of the audience
comments centered on the
priority of the new/renovated
construction projects. Which
will be the first undertaken?
Will it be a renovated Crystal Ballroom, fitness center,
storage shed, PPD operation
or restaurant area? Will the
Administration building be
torn down for a new building? Where would a new
building be erected?
Possibilities
Flannery explained
that, with so many projects
to consider, many options
have to be weighed before
determining the order of construction and renovations.
If, for example, there was
only one project, such as the
Crystal Ballroom renovation,
which is mostly internal and
relatively straightforward, it
could be started right away.
On the other hand, although a
decision has been reached to
build a new Administration
Building, there are several
options of site, layout, size,
design and other features to
be considered. A new building will have more efficient
heating/cooling operations,
for instance. Should the
building include a second
floor? If two floors, the cost
of an elevator has to be added. While several different
building sites are projected,
the same parking lot will be
used. Hopefully, there will
be a bit more certainty by the
end of the summer. In any
case, all the projects will be
deliberated.
Concerns
Here is a sampling of
other questions, with summarized answers. Leisure
World has a tradition of
having money available
before starting a project. Is
money now being borrowed
for some projects? Flannery
explained that in certain
circumstances, borrowing is
more feasible for producing a
better financial saving. Why
has the community-wide announcement system not been
working smoothly for some
residents? In some units, if
the announcement goes onto
voicemail or recorder, the
playback skips straight to the
middle of the message. Not
having an immediate answer,
the GM said he would check
into the matter. All those
having the problem should
give him their names, phone
number and e-mail address.
What about enhancing landscape with more trees? Many
trees which were part of the
community’s original landscaping are dying. Funding
on June 9, 1970 to the rank
of colonel in the Army Nurse
Corps, becoming the first
black nurse to achieve the
rank, and was the highest
rank that any nurse could
achieve at that time.
On arrival for the Washington, D.C. assignment, she
joined the Nineteenth Street
Baptist Church. Among
the many organizations to
benefit from her services,
she became a member of the
board of the Greater Southeast Community Center on
Aging; on the board of the
D.C. League for Nursing;
joined the D.C. Nursing Association; and the D.C. area
chapter of the black nursing
sorority (now integrated)
Chi Eta Phi, where she provided recorder services on
the committee to interview
and videotape aging sorors
for historical purposes. The
sorority operates a home for
“boarder babies,” and gives
thousands of dollars yearly to
students in pursuit of nursing
careers.
Colonel Bailey retired
Aug. 1, 1971, after 27 years
of service as an army nurse.
She declined offers to head
various nursing associations,
electing instead to start relaxing and enjoying retirement.
She became consultant to
the U.S. surgeon general
to increase participation of
minorities in Army nursing,
and she started a recruiting
effort at nursing schools and
high schools to recruit black
students, where she discovered that black students were
simply not aware of the Army
nursing programs. Throughout her 27-year career in the
Army, Col. Bailey worked
for integration of all military
housing, working environments, and recreational
facilities. Upon retirement,
she was awarded the Legion
of Merit for Exceptionally
Meritorious Conduct.
In the 1980s, she and
a colleague decided to integrate an all-male organization known and “The Rocks
Inc.,” a group of black male
military officers organized
to provide scholarships to
outstanding ROTC cadets.
She served as managing editor of The Rocket, the official
publication of “The Rocks.”
In 1987, Col. Bailey
moved here to Leisure World.
In October 1997, she was a
featured speaker at the dedication ceremony of the Military Women’s Memorial in
Arlington, Va. representing
the Women of World War II.
In her autobiography,
The Challenge: Autobiography of Colonel Margaret
E. Bailey written in 1998,
she wrote: “I have lived
at Leisure World in Silver
Spring, Maryland…and have
found it a very desirable
place to live. Each year the
community celebrates the
Fourth of July with a parade,
speeches, music and a picnic.
For the July 1996 celebration, I was asked by Phil
Rothschild [husband of her
friend, retired Lt Col Miriam
Rothschild] to be the main
speaker for the celebration.
[Developing an effective
and interesting message]…
was truly a challenge – with
a population of…people of
different religious and racial
backgrounds, one has to
search for a happy medium.”
Sources:
Tucker Publications, Inc.,
ISBN 0-923950-17-6 www.
tuckerpub.com
Military History Facts (2)
- The National Board of the
ROCKS, Inc., 17 Aug 2012,
www.rocksinc.org
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The Park in Mutual 16
The park in Mutual 16
is not a dog park. The dog
park is located up Georgia
Avenue closer to Olney. This
message is directed to those
Leisure World residents who
walk their dogs in Mutual 16
but do not pick up after their
animals. This is a sad display
of hospitality towards your
neighbors. Aside from being
inconsiderate, it is against
Montgomery County ordinances not to pick up after
your dog. It is a health issue,
and is subject to a fine. Mutual 16 residents pick up after
their dogs; if those residents
who pay their dues can work
to keep our Mutual clean it
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We Write in Praise of
McFall and Berry
During the 1980s, we
lived in Winnipeg, Canada,
officially the coldest city
in North America, with a
constant snow presence from
October to April, and temperatures down to -40 degrees,
both Celsius and Fahrenheit,
which meet at -40. (During
the coldest days this year, the
temperature there registered
-51!) Canadian snow clearing is well-organized and a
relief to watch.
While more personnel
can always be added to help,
the LW snow-clearing operation by McFall and Berry has
been the most efficient we
have seen since our time in
Canada. In addition, since
our arrival last June, we
have been most impressed
with the services in Leisure
World—the medical center,
restaurants, landscaping,
maintenance (both service
and response), and management.
Sally and David MacDonald
big department stores and
looked at the windows at the
holiday model train displays.
Some people still have a box
of trains that has moved with
them for years or ones they
gave their grandchildren that
are no longer used. Occasionally, someone brings a box of
trains down to the basement
to see if they will still run.
Placing the old treasures
on a track and seeing them
run brings back memories
and stories of years gone by
and of family times. Often,
residents return with their
children and grandchildren
to see the trains run and to
reminisce.
We have three model
train displays representing
this hobby over 50 years.
The older, larger trains and
newer, smaller ones are on
display, with representative
scenery and operated with the
newer sophistication offered
with modern electronics.
Other non-model railroad
hobbyists also participate
making model dioramas,
painting scenery and doing
photography, electrical and
carpentry work. Some people
just like to run the trains!
This model railroad
club is always looking for
new members and we meet
at the display area Monday
and Wednesday evenings
from 6-8 and on Thursday
afternoons from 2:30-4.
Yearly membership cost is
minimal and provides the
opportunity to run your
trains on the layout, build
models, do hands-on work
improving and maintaining
the layout, and go on trips
to other model railroads and
hobby shows in the area.
We also meet monthly on
the second Tuesday of each
month at 4pm in a meeting
room in Clubhouse II. For
additional information, call
Marilyn Chmielewski (301438-3259) or just stop in and
visit. No model railroading
skill is required—just a love
of trains!
would seem that our visitors
could also respect the beauty
of our Mutual. We hope that
all dog lovers—and Mutual
16 has many—will read this
message and pick up after
their dogs.
Kathleen Lill
Cheryl's Health Boutique
15200 Shady Grove Road, Suite 106
Rockville, MD 20850
301-330-1084
A
Hobbies of Our Youth
by Henry Jordan
s youngsters, most
of us enjoyed
hobbies. Collecting stamps, flying
model planes, doll collecting,
ceramics, loom work and,
or course, collecting items
like baseball cards. Eventually, our lives changed as
we grew and discovered the
interrelationships of life. But
many of us remember our
past hobbies and continue
with those earlier pleasures.
At Leisure World, people
have formed clubs that allow
them to revisit and enjoy
those youthful hobbies with
other like-minded residents.
One of these hobbies has
its enthusiasts down in the
basement of Clubhouse II
enjoying model railroading.
In that setting, we
remember our youth with
the big Lionel trains set up
once a year, often during the
holidays. We had the trains
at home or we traveled to the
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Republican Club of Leisure World
Republican Primary Candidate for Council-At-Large: Robert Dyer • by Fred Seelman
The next meeting of
the Republican Club of
Leisure World is Monday,
March 17 at 1:30 PM in
Clubhouse I.
Robert Dyer, one of
the four candidates running
in the Republican primary
for council-at-large, is the
featured speaker at the
March 17 meeting. He will
address us about his candidacy and the policy issues
that he will face. Robert is an
experienced candidate; in
2006, he ran as a Republican
candidate for the Maryland
House of Delegates and
in 2010 for the County
Council. His occupation is
digital journalist, and his
educational background
includes a bachelor’s degree
in history, cum laude from
the University Maryland;
an associate’s degree from
Montgomery College; and
he went to high school at
Our Lady of Good Counsel
(Montgomery County).
Three other Republican candidates are running for the position of
county council at large:
Chris P. Fiotes, Jr; Adol
T. Owen-Williams III and
Shelly Skolnick. Since
there are four council at
large seats, the candidates
are not in competition with
each other, and all are expected to move on to be the
Republican nominees in the
general election. The club
also intends to invite the
other at large candidates
to speak.
Leisure World is in
Legislative District 19, and
five candidates are running
for District 19 seats on the
Montgomery County Republican Central Committee: Jeff Brown, Don Irvine,
Sheldon Sacks, Martha
Schaerr and Frederick Seelman. Yes, the last one is me.
One of our members,
Agnes Carr, a Republican
Women’s Club official, has
brought to our attention
an opportunity to see all
four Republican gubernato-
Fireside Forum
anti-immigrant laws, and
he has been a speaker at
George Mason University’s
Institute for Immigration
Research. Concilmember
Spiegel was first elected in
2007 amidst the controversy
over day laborer centers in
Montgomery County. Since
then he has championed a
progressive and inclusive
approach to our growing
immigrant communities.
He has emphasized the
need for local government
to focus on basic services
such as education, public
safety, housing and jobs
for all of our residents,
and on programs to benefit
all residents. Councilman
Speigel will discuss his
own experiences related to
the benefits and challenges
of immigration at the local
level and his ideas for moving the county forward in
this important area.
He has worked on the
Gaithersburg City Council
to maintain and expand the
city’s position as a leader
in economic development,
environmentalism, arts
and cultural programs and
services for the most vulnerable in the community. He
has helped foster programs
such as “Bank on Gaithersburg,” which promotes financial literacy and stability
while also boosting the local
economy and reducing the
strain on government. He
has led the effort to maintain
safety net services in difficult times and to protect
affordable housing.
Councilmember Spiegel holds leadership positions in several regional
governance organizations,
including the environmental
committee of the Council of
Governments and the transportation committee of the
National League of Cities.
He lives in Gaithersburg
with his wife Rachael and
their two children.
This free program is at
2:30 PM in the auditorium
of Clubhouse II.
Fred Shapiro is hosting the speaker.
Hispanos de Leisure World Presents
the Movie “Hecho En Mexico”
T
he Hispanos de
Leisure World
will present the
movie “Hecho en
Mexico” (Made in Mexico)
on Friday, March 21 at 3 PM
in Clubhouse I. Please check
the directory in the lobby for
by Carlos Montorfano
room location.
This movie takes the
viewer on a musical odyssey through contemporary
Mexico, featuring performances by rockers, rappers
and folk people, interspersing songs and conversa-
tions with creative minds.
Subtitles in English.
Members and all residents are welcome to attend. Come early, seating
is limited. Refreshments
are available. Donations are
suggested.
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rial candidates together in
Montgomery County. This
is the March 26, 11:30
am lunch/meeting of the
Chevy Chase Women’s
Club (at Ted’s 355 Restaurant, 895 Rockville Pike,
Rockville). RSVP to Laura
Edison at 301-926-2907 or
call Agnes at 240-560-6911.
The club is involved
in the Republican Central
Committee’s staffing of the
three precincts in Leisure
World: Clubhouses I and II
and the Inter-Faith Chapel.
The Central Committee
and the club would like to
have multiple officers at all
the locations. So there are
several openings for chairperson, deputy chairperson
and assistant chairperson. If
interested, contact the club’s
president or the Central
Committee.
Send suggestions or
questions about these or any
other matters and/or offers
to volunteer to the club’s
president, Fred Seelman,
by emailing them to [email protected], sending
him a letter at his address
in the LW phone book or
calling an officer.
Join us for another
quality event at 1:30 PM on
March 17, expand your
political horizons and enjoy
the conversation and liquid
refreshment. If you need
help getting to our meetings, tell us and we will try
to accommodate you.
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Mt. Scopus Hadassah
Dr. Itzhak Brook Gives His Personal Insights into the Yom Kippur War • by Barbara Eisen
Dr. Itzhak Brook will
speak on “The Yom Kippur
War” on Wednesday, March
19 at our regular meeting. Dr.
Brook was a battalion physician in the war and published
a book about his experiences
entitled, In the Sands of Sinai: A Physician’s Account
of the Yom Kipper War. He
is the official speaker for the
Israeli Embassy on the Yom
Kippur War, which occurred
in 1973. Socializing begins
at 12:30 PM and the meeting starts at 1 in Clubhouse
I. All residents are welcome
to attend.
Mt. Scopus Hadassah
will sponsor the JRLW Friday night service on April 4
at 8 in the Inter-Faith Chapel.
Our speaker Becky Corbett is
the executive vice president
of the Greater Washington
Chapter. She is a dynamic
speaker, who will become
president of the chapter in
December.
Shoshana Bryen, senior director of The Jewish
Policy Center and editor of
inFOCUS Quarterly Journal, will talk on, “Iran and
Threats to Israeli Security,” at
our meeting on Wednesday,
April 23 in Clubhouse I.
She has wide experience on
Middle East affairs and has
run conferences with American military personnel.
Dr. Eric Denker, senior
lecturer at the National Gallery of Art, will be featured
at the second Scholar Series
on Thursday, April 24 at 7:30
PM at Congregation Beth
El, 8215 Old Georgetown
Road. His topic is “Famous
Artists’ Paintings of Jewish
Women in the Bible.” Hadassah will provide coffee, tea
and dessert.
The Mt. Scopus Judaic
Study Group will meet on
Monday, April 28 at 1:30
PM in Clubhouse I. The
group will discuss a weekly
portion from Leviticus. New
members are welcome. For
further information, call Joan
Lees (301-598-3768).
Please check Club
Trips for a description of
our trip to Lancaster, Penn.,
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to ride on the Strasburg Rail
Road and to see an Andrew
Lloyd Weber concert.
If you are interested
in knowing more about the
Mt. Scopus Hadassah group,
please call our membership
vice president, Janet Lazar
(301-598-4066).
Hadassah sponsors
many activities to further the
worthwhile projects it supports in medical, educational
and social programs in Israel
and in the U.S.A. Please
contact the following to contribute: Hadassah Medical
Organization (HMO) – Renee Lease (301-598-3438),
Youth Aliyah/Children at
Risk – Larelda Gruber (301598-5922), Hadassah cards
– Amy Boltz (1-248-6520304), Hadassah certificates
– Chapter Office (301-8818203), JNF trees and water
certificates – Natalie Lewis
(301-598-4798), Toiletries
for Mitzvah Project – Theda
Rosenblum (301-598-9105).
Dates to mark on your
calendars: April 4 – Hadassah Sponsored JRLW
Service, March 19 – “The
Yom Kippur War,” April
23 – Shoshanna Bryen,
April 24 – Scholar Series
with Dr. Eric Denker, April
28 – Judaic Study Group,
May 4 – Walkathon to Defeat
Neuromuscular Diseases,
July 23 – Lancaster Trip.
Procedures for Handling
Requests for Information and/or Copies
(a) (2) (v) The written
advice of legal counsel; or (a)
(2) (vi) Minutes of a closed
meeting of the governing
body of the homeowners association, unless a majority
of a quorum of the governing
body of the homeowners
association that held the
meeting approves unsealing
the minutes or a recording
of the minutes for public
inspection.
(b) (1) Except for a reasonable charge imposed on a
person desiring to review or
copy the books and records
or who requests delivery of
information, the homeowners association may not
impose any charges under
this section.
(b) (2) A charge imposed under paragraph (1) of
this subsection for copying
books and records may not
exceed the limits authorized
under Title 7, Subtitle 2 of the
Courts Article.
Leisure World of
Maryland Corporation
(LWMC) Procedures
In accordance with the
provisions of the Maryland
Homeowners Association
Act cited above, LWMC has
established the following
procedures for responding to
residents’ requests for information/copies of documents.
Requests must be
submitted in writing and
state clearly what is being
requested. Email requests
are acceptable.
Management will
respond to written requests in
accordance with § 11B-112
(a) (1) (iii) above. However,
depending on the nature of
the request, we will make
every effort to expedite as
best as possible.
In accordance with §
11B-112 (a) (1) (i) above, a
lot owner wishing to come in
and examine or copy a book
or record of the homeowners
association should contact
Berri Sommer at 301-5981370 to schedule a time.
In accordance with §
11B-112 (a) (1) (iii) above,
if a lot owner requests
in writing a copy of
financial statements of the
homeowners association or
the minutes of a meeting of
the governing body of the
homeowners association,
there will be no charge for
small copying jobs. *
*At management’s
discretion, a reasonable
charge may be imposed for
large amounts of copying.
Page 10
Democratic Club of Leisure World
County Executive Candidates Post Priorities Before March 20 Forum
Candidates for Montgomery County Executive:
Phil Andrews, Doug Duncan
and Isiah Leggett outlined
their 2014 campaign issues
for this column as they prepared for a candidates’ forum
at Leisure World this month.
The event is Thursday,
March 20 at 7 PM in the
Crystal Ballroom in Clubhouse I. The candidates
will meet and greet those in
attendance starting at 7 PM,
and the program will begin
at 7:20 PM. Come early to
get a good seat.
This is the second in a
series of candidates’ forums
sponsored by the Democratic Club of Leisure World
(DCLW). The aim is to help
voters decide their choice
of Democratic candidates
who will be on the ballot for
the Maryland Primary election in June. Candidates for
governor faced off at Leisure
World on Jan. 30.
The three candidates
for county executive, responding to our invitation,
provided brief written state-
ments for inclusion in this
article, outlining their political records and/or priorities.
Following are the candidates’ statements, appearing in alphabetical order.
Phil Andrews, County
Councilmember, District 3
Since 1998, I’ve championed progressive reform
Phil Andrews
and fiscal responsibility. I
was the lead sponsor of our
Smoke-Free Restaurant law,
the law that reformed our
broken disability retirement
system, and the law that expanded hiring opportunities
for people with disabilities.
I led as council president
during the very difficult
2008-09 recession, balancing
the budget without raising
tax rates. As county executive, I’ll secure a fair share
of our tax-dollars back from
Annapolis, and restore our
competitive edge to make
our County less expensive.
A former executive director
of Common Cause/MD, I
refuse campaign funds from
developers and PACs.
Doug Duncan, Former
Montgomery County Executive
I’m running for county
executive because I believe
we need strong and bold
leadership at this critical
time. I’ve helped revitalize
Silver Spring, and bring the
270 Biotech corridor and the
good jobs that come with it
to Montgomery County. I’ve
helped make our schools
the best in the nation. But
this race is about the future.
I’m concerned because our
schools are overcrowded,
poverty is at all time high,
and we still have no answers
to the Silver Spring Transit
The Effects of Alcohol on Our Aging
Bodies
by Rosalind Kipping, president of Compassion & Choices
Compassion & Choices
will hold its next meeting on
Saturday, March 22 at 2 PM
in Clubhouse I. Come early
to review materials on our
resource table.
Most of us enjoy an
alcoholic beverage now and
then. Wine with dinner is my
favorite. Perhaps you prefer
a couple of beers with the
football game, or a cocktail
before dinner. Margaritas
with Mexican food and
traditional eggnog on New
Year’s Eve; wonderful! But,
how does alcohol affect our
aging bodies? How does it
affect various illnesses, and
treatments? And, what about
the interaction of alcohol and
various medications?
Rhonda Postell, from
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, will discuss these
important issues. With accurate information we are better
able to make good decisions
and be in better control of
our lives.
All meetings of Compassion & Choices are open
to the entire Leisure World
community and their guests.
We always offer a great variety of information about
end-of-life issues on our
resource tables. Our annual
Community Forum
plans are included for replacing these dying trees. Aren’t
there too few people now with full golf memberships to
justify a full golf course? Will the golf course be changed to
a 9-hole course? Hundreds of people also play sporadically,
generating the finances needed. The grounds will remain
as an 18-hole course. Are sales prices of LW units rising?
Sales have not returned to the highs of the 2005 level, but
they are rising. Newer units often bring higher prices, but
many people consider locales or size of buildings as more
important. One resident commented on the excellent job of
snow clearing by McFall and Berry, considering the frequency
of the snowfall. Others felt certain areas were neglected.
Want a copy of the State of the Community report? It
has been available since Jan. 3 and was summarized in the
Jan. 21 edition of the Leisure World News. In addition, it is
posted on the LW website, www.lwmc.com. Also available
online are resident alerts and notices, board reports and many
other documents.
membership dues of $2 support copying expenses for
these materials. Benefits of
membership include borrowing privileges from Rosalind’s extensive personal
library on end-of-life issues,
and telephone call reminders
about up-coming meetings
for members without email.
Rosalind is available at
[email protected]
or 301-598-4171.
Center. Stronger leadership
fixes these problems, and
allows us to be ready for not
By Emile Milne
$1 billion alone last year.
I fought to make our great
schools even better; achieved
unprecedented increases
in affordable housing by
maintaining or acquiring
9,100 units; reduced crime
significantly, and preserved
and protected our environment for future generations.
Besides these priorities, I
will continue to focus on
senior projects and libraries, while at the same time,
ensuring that our budgets are
sustainable.
Isiah Leggett
Doug Duncan
only the next four years but
the next 20 or 50.
Isiah Leggett, Montgomery
County Executive
I am running for reelection to continue the
progress we made on many
significant issues that confronted the county over the
last few years during the
Great Recession. I worked
tirelessly to acquire funding
for transportation improvements—obtaining nearly
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NA’MAT USA RBZ Club
Spiritual Adoption Luncheon April 2
On April 2, Na’Amat
will hold the annual Spiritual Adoption Luncheon in
Clubhouse I’s ballroom at
11:30 am. The couvert is
$20. This is an important
and very special afternoon
because each contribution
made at the event will directly benefit the life of a
child in Israel really needing
our support. Members present are motivated to help by
the pictures of the children
on every table along with
the information and stories
about the lifes so many
children in Israel are expe-
riencing. Vladimir Fridman,
a singer, guitarist and composer, will provide a stirring
musical program that will be
followed a served luncheon
of tea sandwiches, salad and
delectable desert. Join us for
an inspiring afternoon.
For several years,
we have been relying on a
group of members who have
been active and dependable
in their dedication and hard
work for the RBZ chapter.
We need new and hard working members to start assuming the many volunteer
positions that our chapter
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has. Our hard working and
amazing Travel Committee
manages to come up with
an annual list of popular
trips; most are sellouts.
Try one trip, and you will
become a regular. You will
also be helping to fund the
many important programs
our Na’Amat organization
sponsors in Israel. There
is donor credit for all trips.
There are a few seats
remaining for the premier
showing of the original play,
“Camp David,” at the Arena
Stage Playhouse on Sunday
April 13. For information
and reservations about this
excursion, check Club Trips
in this issue. You will also
find details on our no-fly
Bahamas cruise in May.
Use the news in this paper
to make your life more fun.
When the snow kept
the “regulars” from coming
to assist our Volunteer Coordinator Bernice Kisliuk
to prepare the latest flyers
for the mailing, several
VPE residents stepped up
• by Althea Steinberg
and helped Bernice save
the day. Thanks to Harriet
Moore, Florence Golumb
and Althea Steinberg.
Many of the RBZ
chapter members have not
paid the annual dues. If you
have received a notice from
the New York City office
regarding your membership, please send your dues
to Joyce Perlman, 15115
Interlachen Drive, #625,
Silver Spring, MD 20906.
On Wednesday, March
5, there was a terrific turnout
of residents at the Na’Amat
open meeting. We came
ready to laugh and socialize,
have some refreshments,
and purchase Special Occasion and Tribute cards. We
were not disappointed in any
aspect of the meeting. This
was a fun afternoon thanks
to Ben Williamosky who
entertained us with his satires, funny stories and jokes.
Our appreciation goes to
Adele Traurig, Helen Fried,
Goldie Hutt and Minna
Sweet for providing a delicious selection of sweets for
refreshments, and to Harriet
Chaiken for bringing and
selling Tribute cards at the
meeting. All present had a
good time.
Important Names for
Club Information: CoPresidents-Ruth Reid (301598-4051), Trudy Stone
(301-438-0016); Fundraising Vice Presidents-Helen
Fried (301-438-3325),
Sheila Greenberg (301-
4604368), Marylin Jordan
(301-598-0174); Program
Vice Presidents-Adele
Traurig (301-598-3977),
Gladys Blank (301-4389666); Education Vice
President-Lucky Malamut
(301-598-2883), Recording Secretary-June Kessler
(301-438-8211); Corresponding Secretary-Selma
Perry (301-598-4347);
Treasurer/Financial Secretary-Natalie Cohen (301438-2663); Membership
Dues Officer-Joyce Perlman
(301-438-0711); Tribute
Cards chairman-Harriet
Chaikin (240-560-7487);
Donor Credit chairmanTheda Rosenblum.
See you on April 2 in
the Crystal Ballroom!
Sunday Photo Matinee
The photo matinee
will consist of 19 photo essays, which are assembled
by experienced photographers into various visual
themes with lively music
backgrounds. The spectacular photo themes are
from trips to Yellowstone,
Antarctica, Greece, Turkey,
Corfu, Morocco and many
other countries. There will
be impressionistic art essays, sports, animals, fires
and other themes. Each
photo essay will last about
three to five minutes.
Larry and Joanne
Mars, members of LW
Rossmoor Camera Club, are
also members of the NBCC
and will present their photo
essay composition. The
photo essay resulted from
a harrowing trip through a
remote area of Death Valley
in California, called Titus
Canyon. The trip yielded
images of colorful valley
floor and impressive rock
formations.
This will be a very
attractive Sunday Photo
Matinee on March 23, 3 PM
at Clubhouse II auditorium.
Book Club Network
T
he newly formed
History Book Club
is still recruiting
members. They meet on
the fourth Thursday of the
month at 2 PM in Clubhouse
I. Their next meeting is
Thursday, March 27 at 2
PM. Their first book choice,
to be discussed at the March
meeting, is A Brief History
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The History Book Club
leader, Mel Haas, says, “If
you are interested in our club
please join us on the 27th,
even if you haven’t had a
chance to read the book.”
Our most recent daytime book club, “The Bookies” still has a few openings.
They meet on the third Fri-
day of the month at 10 am
in Clubhouse I. Their next
meeting is Friday, March 21
at 10 am. They will discuss
The Three Weissmanns of
Westport by Schine.
To join the Book Club
Network or for further
information contact Verna
Denny at [email protected],
301-598-1418.
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“Hannah Arendt” - German-Jewish Philosopher and Political Theorist
A Film Presented by JRLW and the Coming of Age Program
arbara Sukowa
(pictured) gives
a mesmerizing
performance as Hannah
Arendt, the influential
German-Jewish philosopher and political
theorist, in a film about
the world of ideas and
conflicting philosophies
that will keep us riveted
to the screen. The film
“Hannah Arendt” will
be shown on Tuesday,
April 29 at 1:30-3:30
PM in Clubhouse II’s
auditorium. Tickets will
be available beginning
at 8:30 am on Tuesday,
March 18 at the E&R Of-
B
fice in Clubhouse I for $6
per person, checks only
payable to JRLW.
The film centers
on Arendt’s response to
the 1961 trial of ex-Nazi
Adolf Eichmann, which
she covered for The
New Yorker. Arendt’s
reporting on the trial set
off a storm, being both
controversial and unsettling, and introducing
her now-famous concept of the “Banality of
Evil” about people like
Eichmann, a “nobody”
who renounced all qualities of personhood who
committed great evil
without motives or intentions. The film closes
with a final speech she
gives before a group of
students, in which she
says the Eichmann trial
was about a new type
of crime that did not
previously exist. Arendt
defends herself against
critics in a scene that
matches some of the
great courtroom scenes
in cinema.
The film (113 minutes) is in English and
German with English
subtitles. The star, Barbara Sukowa, worked
in the theater and film,
Leisure World Computer Center
Submitted by Bert Fang and Bob Hughes
I have received
telephone calls from
“windows tech support”
wanting to fix “defects”
in my operating system. Also pop-ups on
my computer screen
from “Windows Live
Essentials” saying my
computer is infected by
several named malware
and viruses and it is
critical for me to click
a button to clean up
my computer. These
are obvious scams, but
innocent users can be
tricked. (Bert)
When you type and
the letters turn into numbers, be sure your Num
Lock key has not been
pressed by mistake. It
can drive you crazy; just
ask me! My wife’s computer must have a hidden
Num Lock key because
there was a green light on
the keyboard and when
I pressed the fn key and
the function key near
the light; the light went
out and the problem was
solved. (Bob)
Did You Know?
E&R presents two free movies
each month? They are held
on Thursday (1p.m.)
and Sunday (2 p.m.).
Date and details of the movies
can be found in each issue
of the Leisure World News.
making her stage debut in Berlin in 1971
with roles that included
Shakespearian roles such
as Helena in A Midsummer Night’s Dream,
Desdemona in Othello,
and Rosalind in As You
Like It. In English, she
worked in a production
of The Cherry Orchard
(2000; Princeton, New
Jersey). In film, she was
associated with the New
German Cinema. She
received the Best Actress award at the 1986
Cannes Film Festival for
her work in von Trotta’s
film Rosa Luxemburg.
• by David Firestone
Page 13
Education & Recreation
Events
Spring 2014 Flea Market
your friends on
Join
Saturday, April 26 from
9:30 am to 2 PM in the Clubhouse I Crystal Ballroom
and Maryland Room for the
semi-annual Flea Market.
Sign up for market
space in the E&R Office
in Clubhouse I beginning 8:30 am on Tuesday,
March 18 through Friday,
April 18 or until space is
filled. Space at the market
can be rented only by a
resident, and a resident must
be at the table at all times.
To accommodate the
greatest number of residents
and groups, space is limited
to a maximum of 12’ of
space, i.e. the equivalent of
two 3x6 tables or one 3x6
table and one rack. Tables
can be rented $18 for 3x6
and $9 for 3x3. One chair
is provided for a 3x3 table,
and two for a 3x6 table. The
fee for extra chairs is $1
each. A limited number of
clothing racks are available
to rent for $10 each. Pay-
ment can be made by check,
payable to Leisure World of
Maryland Corporation, or
by MasterCard, Discover
or VISA.
Tables, chairs or racks
cannot be brought into
the sale. (Display racks
that fit on top of rented
tables may be brought in).
Merchandise may not be
placed on chairs, next to or
in front of tables and racks.
Space is limited and items
placed around the rented
space impedes traffic and
is a major safety concern
and therefore will not be
permitted.
Beginning at 7:30 am
on Saturday, April 26, numbers will be given out to flea
market vendors who want
help bringing merchandise
into the clubhouse. Market
vendors may begin bringing in their merchandise
at 8 am. The market will
open to the general public
at 9:30 am.
Cothing should be
clean and in good condition.
Vendors are reminded that they must remove
all unsold merchandise
and debris (boxes, hangers, wrapping materials,
etc.) when they leave.
Individuals and organizations are responsible for
the collection and payment
of sales tax. You may obtain
this license at the Maryland
State Department of Taxation in the Wheaton Plaza
Office Building.
Your unused items
may be your neighbors’
treasures. Join us for a funfilled day!
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
with The World Jam Club
The Foundation of Leisure World and the E&R Department invite you to celebrate
Cinco de Mayo (Monday, May 5)—from 7:30-9:30 PM in Clubhouse I’s Crystal Ballroom— with “The World Jam Club.” Heavy Mexican hors d'oeuvres will be provided to
keep you going as you dance the night away; and a cash bar will be available. Tickets,
$12 per person, go on sale at 8:30 am in Clubhouse I’s E&R office on Tuesday, March
18. Please bring your Leisure World Id.
“The World Jam Club”—Susan Jones, violin; Pete Fields, guitar; Claude Arthur,
bass; Steve Bloom; percussion—plays an intoxicating blend of Central and South
American favorites. They will play a mix of some of your favorites including Quien
Serra (Sway), Quizas, Quizas, Quizas (Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps), Frenesi, Poinciana,
Besame Mucho, Siboney, La Mentera, Solamente una Vez (You Belong to my Heart),
Piensa en Mi, El Choclo, and Cielito Lindo.
They have been around for many years, is made up of world-class musicians and
has an international reputation. This group has performed in Europe, North, Central, and
South America. Local venues include in the Bluemont Concert series, Harmony Hall
Center for the Arts, and the band plays once a month at Tavira restaurant in Chevy Chase.
This will be a memorable evening not to be missed. So do not forget your dancing shoes!
The Foundation of Leisure World is a 501(c) 3 organization, which was established
for charitable, health, educational and cultural purposes. Contributions to the foundation
may be claimed as deductions on income tax returns to the extent permitted by law.
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The History of Ragtime and Tin-Pan Alley
From the E&R Department
The E&R Department
is pleased to bring Eric
Jazz
Royalty—
Duke
Ellington and
Count Basie
from the E&R Department
Seth Kibel returns on
Friday, March 21, this time
exploring the lives, careers
and music of two of the greatest bandleaders of jazz and
swing, and the two preeminent members of American
jazz royalty—Duke Ellington and Count Basie. Tickets
for this 1:30 PM lecture/
performance in Clubhouse
II’s auditorium are $5 per
person and are sale in both
clubhouses. Please bring
your Leisure World ID.
These two bandleaders
had much in common as
individuals, yet their music
was markedly different.
Ellington is widely regarded
as one of the greatest
American composers of the
Abrahamson
and
his
Ragtime piano back to
Leisure World on Thursday,
April 24. He will perform
on stage in Clubhouse II’s
auditorium at 7 PM. Tickets,
$6 per person, will go on
sale at the E&R offices in
both clubhouses at 8:30 am
on Tuesday, March 18.
Eric will take you on
a musical tour of American
music from the 1890s to
1920. This was the magical
time of Ragtime and TinPan Alley. His show is
jam-packed with over 40
songs and about a dozen
rags. Songs that all of us
know and love such as,
Alexander’s Ragtime Band,
Daisy-Bell, The Sidewalks
Eric Abraham
American Masterworks: Porgy & Bess
In 1935, George Gershwin was already a famous
Broadway composer, a virtuoso pianist and the man
who wrote the phenomenal
“Rhapsody in Blue.” Despite these accolades, critics
scoffed at his presumption to
write an opera. Ignoring his
critics, he went on to create
a masterwork and the first
“American Opera.”
Singer/actor Julie
Kurzava delves into the history of this famous work, illustrated by recordings from
iconic performers. It may not
be “summertime” yet, but
this lecture is sure to lift your
spirits as you hear about the
first truly “American Opera.”
Tickets for this presentation
in Clubhouse II at 10:30 am
on Monday, March 31 are $5
per person. They are on sale
in both clubhouses. Bring
your Leisure World Id.
of New York, The Good
Old Summertime, Hello My
Baby, Darktown Strutters’
Ball, Meet Me in St. Louis,
Baby-Face, Five Foot Two,
and many more. He will
play many rags by the king
of Ragtime, Scott Joplin, as
well as Jelly Roll Morton,
Charles E. Johnson, Ben
Harney and others.
Not only is his show
entertaining and fun, it is
also very informative as Eric
will examine and explain the
historical nature of Ragtime
and the Tin-Pan Alley print
music business, as well as its
impact on all of American
music that followed.
A 25-year veteran
of the California music
business, Eric is the music
director for Knott’s Berry
Farm and Cedar Fair
Parks. Also, he frequently
performs
at
King’s
Dominion in Virginia
and has served as music
director for several shows
there. Additionally, he is
a composer of television
soundtracks and has written
for over 20 shows/series
including “The Bachelor.”
He has a degree in music
from California State
University.
Get your tickets early!
Eric Abrahamson and his
Ragtime piano will surely
be a toe-tapping time!
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Sunday Afternoon at the Movies – The Big Wedding
From the E&R Department
The E&R Department is pleased to present
“Sunday Afternoon at the Movies.” They are shown in
the auditorium of Clubhouse II at 2 PM on Sundays.
The next screening is Sunday, March 30 for The Big
Wedding (2013, R for language, sexual content and
brief nudity; 1 hr. 30 mins.). Free tickets, limit two
per person, are required; they can be obtained from
the E&R office in either clubhouse beginning at 8:30
am on Tuesday, March 18. Please bring your Leisure
World ID card.
A long-divorced couple feigns years of wedded
bliss to please a special guest at their son’s nuptials: his
birth mother. As the hoax spins out of control among
family and friends, it leaves behind a poignant and
funny tale about the ties that bind.
The movies are for your enjoyment; there is no
charge. Be sure to pick up your ticket(s) if you plan to
attend. Please note that no one will be seated after 2 PM.
Donations to help cover the expenses associated
with the presentations are gratefully accepted. A basket
will be available for your contribution.
Scandals In the City - From the E&R Department
If the headlines of today’s political scandals make
you shake your head in disbelief, wait until you hear
Alice Roosevelt Longworth “dish the dirt” on scandals
of yesteryear. Elaine Flynn (pictured) portrays Alice,
Theodore Roosevelt’s eldest daughter and the first
St. Patrick’s Day
Performance Tickets
Still Available
Described as “barbershop voices with a blarney
attitude” The Brothers Flanagan return to Leisure
World on St. Patrick’s Day, Monday, March 17 at 7
PM in Clubhouse II’s auditorium. Sponsored by the
E&R Department, tickets, $5 per person, are on sale
in Clubhouse I and II. Please bring your Leisure
World ID. Join The Brothers Flanagan for an evening
of toe-tapping, hand-clapping musical entertainment
that is sure to bring out the Irish in all of us.
celebrity (1884-1980). Elaine brings Alice to life as she
presents “Scandals in the City” on Wednesday, April 9
at 2 PM in Clubhouse I. Tickets, $4 per person, go on
sale in the E&R offices in Clubhouse I and II at 8:30
am on Tuesday, March 18.
Alice is uniquely qualified to share stories, as she
was a witness to the goings on in Washington, D.C., for
most of her 96 years. The words on her pillow attest
to her love of gossiping. “If you don’t have anything
nice to say, come sit by me.”
Alice starts with her own scandals. “If there is to
be gossip said about me, I want to say it first!” She then
continues relating the scandal that led to the death of
a congressman; President Harding and his mistresses;
the love affairs involving Franklin D. and Eleanor
Roosevelt; the person (other than Mamie) who really
liked Ike; the women linked to JFK; the Capitol Hill
employee who couldn’t file, type or even answer the
phone; the story of the congressman, Fannie Foxe and
the Tidal Basin and more.
Don’t miss Alice’s tales of her life in the White
House, her marriage in the White House, her life
with her husband, Speaker of the House Nicholas
Longworth, her life after Nicholas and all the stories
in between.
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Camera Club
An Afternoon of Beautiful Photo Essays • by Nina Parish
On Sunday, March 23
from 3-5 PM, the Leisure
World and North Bethesda
Camera clubs will present the
Photo Essay 2014 in Clubhouse II’s auditorium. All
are invited to come and enjoy
an afternoon of photographic
stories and lovely music. Our
own Joanne and Larry Mars
will be among the presenters
of these stories of places near
and far told through gorgeous
photography and enchanting
music. You will be entertained with travels through
Tuscany, Alaska, Yellowstone, Antarctica, Greece,
Turkey, Corfu, Morocco,
Venice, Vietnam, Cambodia,
and Death Valley. These essays will delight, entertain
and make you laugh and
cry, and, perhaps, motivate
you to develop your own
photo essays for presentations to family, friends and
colleagues. So come and
enjoy and support our local
participants and their artistic
content.
The club held its Urban
Themes Competition on Feb.
25 with Jill Bochicchio of the
North Bethesda Camera Club
as judge. Ranked among pho-
Patients’ Rights Council
of Leisure World
by Mary Ann Johnston
The next meeting of the Patients’ Rights Council of
Leisure World is Tuesday, April 8 at 1:30 PM in Clubhouse
I. The March meeting featured a talk by Brian Hunt, Director of Clinical Ethics and Palliative Care at MedStar Montogmery Medical Center. More information about both of
these programs will be in the next issue of this publication.
The slate of officers for 2014 presented in March are:
President Mary Ann Johnston, Vice President Anne Janson,
Secretary Mary Ann Babendreier, and Treasurer Donna Reilly.
Annual dues of $10 are now being accepted by the treasurer.
We hope to be able to offer an honorarium to speakers from
organizations that present programs for us. We have free
literature available and also books that may be borrowed.
All of us need a power of attorney for health care
that protects us in case we are unable to make decisions
for ourselves. The International Patients’ Rights Council,
headquartered in Steubenville Ohio, formulated the Protective Medical Decisions Document (PMDD). The PMDD is
a durable power of attorney for health care that ensures that
a person you trust (your agent) will be making decisions for
you by designating a trusted family member or friend to make
those decisions. The PPMD has been drafted to protect you;
it limits your agent’s authority in one specific way. It clearly
states that your agent does not have the authority to approve
the direct and intentional ending of your life. The packet,
which has three copies of the PMDD, may be ordered by
calling 800-958-5678. There is no charge for the packet, but
a donation of $15 is suggested.
Jazz Royalty
20th century, whose oeuvre, in his own words, is “beyond
category.” William “Count” Basie, on the other hand, was
really not a composer at all. His legacy is in the swinging
music he coaxed out of his band, which would come to define
an entire style of American jazz.
Seth Kibel (Photo provided by The Umbrella Syndicate)
tography’s top professionals,
Jill’s award winning and
innovative photography has
appeared in loan collections
and private art exhibits. She
was named creative photographer of the year for five
consecutive years through
the Maryland Professional
Photographers Association,
MDPPA. Jill was honored
with two first place awards
through the South Eastern
Professional Photographers
of America, SEPPA. Her portraits of children, pregnancy,
families, individuals, pets,
musicians, business leaders
and clergy throughout the
region are widely recognized
for their warmth and artistry.
In the competition of
Advanced Prints, the winners were first, Fred Shapiro,
Reflections in the Millennium Egg; second, Chuck
Bress, Murla Fells Point;
third, Chuck Bress, Wall Art
Jazz; and honorable mention
to Chuck Bress for Joe’s Pizza. General Prints included
first, Jon Fife, A City under
Two Flags; second, Robert
Stromberg, Street Vendor;
third, Jean DeSchriver, Hotel
Grand; and honorable mention to Jean DeSchriver, New
York, New York.
Advanced Digital
Image winners were first,
Joanne Mars, Columbus
and Workers; second, Fred
Shapiro, Street Performers
in New Orleans; third, Fred
Shapiro, Streetcars Named
Desire; and honorable men-
Fred Shapiro, Reflections in the Millennium Egg
tions to Steward Lillard, A
City Walkup; Algis Lukas,
Shepherdstown, WV; Joanne
Mars, Street Performers; and
Larry Mars, Georgetown
Bank. General Digital Image winners were first, Nina
Parish, Street Musician,
Varazdin, Croatia; second,
Gaby Dusan, Street Musician; third, Steven Kline,
City from Frankfurt Mall;
and honorable mentions
went to Jon Fife, New York
Street Scene; Ray Kurlander,
Boston Traffic; Elaine Selby,
Christmastime in the City,
US Botanic Garden; Joyce
Stromberg, Good Balance
Required; Julia Thomas,
Beale Street, Memphis; Julie
Thomas, City Park, MN;
Phillip Yaffee, TN Cheese
and Wine Shop.
All of the entries in this
competition tried to capture
the ambiance of urban environments in a myriad of
images. Much expertise and
artistry were on exhibit.
The theme of the club’s
next competition on March
25 is Shadows. Scott Musson
of the Northern Virginia Photographic Society (NVPS)
is the judge. Scott loves
the whole process of photography; planning a shoot,
getting up early to catch the
light, processing the images
(nowadays digitally), printing and matting. Scott has
received many awards for
his photography, including
NVPS’s “Versatile Photographer of the Year.”
All paid members are
welcome to submit entries
to this print and digital image
competition. Digital entries
must include your first initial,
last name, and a short title.
Entries must be submitted
no later than March 25 by
midnight to RossmoreLW@
gmail.com.
Reserve the Date: On
April 8 several advanced club
members will hold a critique
of members’ mounted prints
and digital images. More
information will be given in
the next paper.
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Chapter 583 is pleased
to sponsor the 2014 Tax
Aide Program designed
to assist residents with
their 2013 income tax
returns. All returns
will be prepared
using computers and
electronically filed
whenever possible.
Tax counselors
will be available each
Wednesday through
April 9. Appointments
may only be made with
the E&R Department in
Clubhouse I (301-5981300) between 8:30 am
and 4:30 PM, Monday
through Friday. The
E&R Department per-
sonnel will assign the
time of your appointment. There are a limited
number of appointments
available, so early registration is encouraged.
In addition, those with
questions only will be
scheduled for 9:30 am on
the Wednesday of their
choice and will be served
in the order in which they
register.
Note procedure
for inclement weather:
If Montgomery County
Schools are closed, all
appointments will automatically be cancelled. If
there is a delayed school
opening, appointments
will be held on time.
Please keep the
following information
in mind: 1) Organize
and bring with you all
necessary forms and
information on the day
of your appointment.
2) If you have sold
any stock, make sure
you have documentation
showing the original cost
and any added cost (cost
basis). 3) Be sure to bring
your 2012 return with
you and use this as a
guide to determine what
supporting data will be
needed to complete your
2013 return.
Do not make appointments until you
have received all of the
necessary data to complete your tax return. If
your taxes are unduly
complicated, you may
be asked to go to a paid
professional preparer.
AARP’s wish for
you: Pay less to the IRS!
Nine-Hole Ladies Welcoming Coffee
by Elaine Isaacs
The Nine-Hole Ladies will host a Welcoming Coffee on Tuesday,
March 25 at 10 am in
Clubhouse I.
This is our annual
coffee, tea and snacks
gathering to meet and
welcome all new, former and potential Leisure World lady golfers,
visit with our returning
Nine-Holers, hear from
the LW golf pro and
share information and
plans for the upcoming
season. For further information, contact Barbara
Bynum (301-871-6495)
or Elaine Isaacs (301598-3808).
Leisure World Ballroom Dance Club
by Jackie Harrell
One-on-One Home Physical Therapy
JOHN EFTIMIADES, PT, MA OCS
• Individualized exercise programs
• Fully equipped, electrical stimulation, biofeedback,
lontophoresis, hydraulic cervical and lumbar traction,
compression pump and more
• Balance and Gait training, Cardiopulmonary rehab,
Therapeutic exercises
• Convenient hours and days
• Board Certified in Orthopedics, Master's degree in exercise
science
• 27 years experience
• Medicare assignment accepted with Doctor's Prescription
CALL 301-598-7010
This just a reminder
about the March 22
dance on Saturday from
7:30 to 10:30 PM in
Clubhouse I’s ballroom.
Music will be provided
by Mike and the E.C.B.
Don’t forget to wear
something green for the
St. Patrick’s Day Dance.
If you have not made
your reservations, please
contact Joan Soffer (301598-2528, joansoffer@
verizon.net). Invite your
friends and relatives for
an enjoyable evening!
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Celebration of the State of Israel
Deputy Head of Mission to Speak • by Fred Shapiro, JRLW
The five Jewish organizations in Leisure
World will celebrate the
founding of the State of
Israel May 14 at 7 PM in
the Clubhouse II auditorium. Keynote speaker
for the celebration of the
State of Israel is Reuven
Azar, deputy head of
Mission, Embassy of
Israel-Washington, D.C.
In addition to the speaker,
there will be musical
entertainers and refreshments after the program.
Tickets for donation of
$18, payable to JRLW,
can be obtained at the
E&R office. Proceeds
will be donated to humanitarian charities in
Israel.
Reuven Azar commenced service at the
embassy January 2014.
Prior to this assignment,
from 2012 to 2013, he
was head of Middle East
Bureau, Policy Research
Center, MFA, Jerusalem;
from 2010-2012, deputy
head of Mission, Embassy of Israel in Amman
and, from 2008-2010,
director of Division of
Reuven Azar
Economic Affairs, head
of Iran Sanctions Team,
MFA.
His extensive experience representing Israel
provides us with a broad
background from which
to relate the pressures that
the State of Israel faces
today. From 2006-2008,
he served as director of
Division of Economic
and Palestinian AffairsPolicy Research Center,
MFA and was counselor
for Political Affairs at
the Embassy of Israel in
Washington, D.C., from
2003-2006. This was preceded in 2000-2003 by his
serving in the Middle East
Economic Bureau, MFA
and in 1996-2000 as head
of Economic and Trade
Department, Embassy
of Israel-Cairo. During
the period 1994-1996,
he was the MFA coordinator in the Palestinian Autonomy Division,
conducting quadripartite
negotiations on displaced
persons.
Reuven has an MA
and BA from the Department of International
Relations at the Hebrew
University in Jerusalem.
He is married to
Rachel with whom he has
three children: Roni, Ofir
and Oren. He is fluent in
Hebrew, English, Arabic
and Spanish.
Following the talk
by Reuven, arrangements
are being made to have
musicians perform Israeli
and Jewish music. Aspenwood Senior Living will
donate refreshments after
the program.
The program is cosponsored by the Jewish Residents of Leisure World, Hadassah,
Na’Amat, the Jewish War
Veterans and the Jewish
Friendship Group.
Italian Social and Cultural Club
Carnavale (Mardi Gras)
by JB
eminder: Sunday, March 30 is Carnavale (Mardi Gras), Italian style,
in Clubhouse I’s Crystal Ballroom.
Socializing will start at 4:30 PM with
a cash bar. Following the crowning
of the King and Queen of the Carnavale, dinner will be served. Music will be provided
by “The Monaldi Variety Duo,” Olindo Monaldi, and
his nephew, Frank, playing Italian and other favorites.
R
There will also be a lot of door prizes and surprises.
The first 50 people to make a reservation will receive
an envelope with surprises in it. All residents invited,
so do not miss the fun!
Dinner will feature an Italian-style buffet of
Italian sandwiches, salads and dessert. The price is
$16 for members and $18 for nonmembers. Reservations can be made by sending a check made out
to Italian Social and Cultural Club to Regina Lash,
3321 SLW Blvd., 98-3B, Silver Spring, MD 20906.
You can reserve a table for 8 or 10 by calling Betty
Altmann (301-598-1846). You must include the names
of all your guests with your check. The deadline for
reservations is March 25. If you have any questions,
call Jo (301-598-4501).
Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 18. This
is the third Sunday instead of the fourth. The board
is planning a real treat for the members.
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Library News
by Dena Leep
As I write this, it is
snowing—hard! Will it
ever end? Will we ever
be able to put away the
snow shovels? We will
deserve a treat—a comfy
chair and a good book.
You must provide the
chair; we will provide
the book. And we have a
lot of new ones for you
to chose from.
Sue Grafton has
written a new book, “W
is for Wasted.” What will
the author do when she
has written about “xyz?”
Will she make up new
letters?
“An Officer and a
Spy,” by Robert Harris
is historical fiction and is
the story of the infamous
“Dreyfus Affair.” It is
told with all the conspiracy and espionage
that the case presented.
In 1872, an American merchant vessel,
“Mary Celeste” was
discovered adrift off the
coast of Spain. Her cargo
was intact and there was
no sign of a struggle.
But the crew was gone.
They were never found.
What a mystery! But it
is solved—finally. The
author is Valerie Martin.
A new book by
Laura Lippman is called
“After I’m Gone.” It is
an addictive story that
explores how one man’s
disappearance echos
though the lives of the
wife, mistress, and the
daughter he left behind.
“Priscilla - The Hidden Life of an Englishwoman” by Shakespeare
Nicholas is non-fiction.
It is a fascinating portrait
of France during World
War II and the many
shadowy and corrupt
deals made by the French
and their Nazi occupiers.
Another novel by
the well-known Anna
Catholic Daughters’ Card/Dessert Party
A
fter the big
snows, let’s
celebrate!
If you are
ready for a real “spring
fling” or fun outing after
all this winter weather,
you can easily find one
at the Card/Dessert Party
coming soon.
Yes, this is it! The
by Ella Bayne
annual CatholicDaughters’ Card/Dessert party
is on Tuesday, March
18 at 12:30 PM in the
Crystal Ballroom in
Clubhouse I. Gather your
friends and plan a table
for bridge or any other
card or board games
you would like to play.
Please bring your cards
and materials.
The Catholic
Daughters will provide
many tables of delicious
desserts—cakes, pies,
cookies, etc. with coffee,
tea, and beverages.
Everyone is invited.
The cost is only $7 to
benefit our charities.
Tickets can be purchased
at the E&R office in
Clubhouse I, as well as
before the 9 am Sunday
Mass at Our Lady of
Grace or at the club entrance that day.
We will also have a
raffle for $100 in cash.
Raffle tickets will be sold
in the ballroom the day
of the party and at Our
Lady of Grace before
the 9 am Sunday Mass.
Raffle tickets are $5 for
a booklet of 6 or $1 each.
The snow date is set
for the following Tuesday the 25th, same time
and place. We hope to
see you and your friends
then. Certainly all the
snow will be long gone!
Quindlen is “Still Life
With Bread Crumbs.”
This is the author’s
seventh novel. At 60,
the main character was
a photographer and is
now struggling to support herself She decides
to rent her pricey New
York apartment and…
that is the point of the
story!
“The Supreme
Macaroni Company”
by Adriana Trigiani is
a story that goes from
Greenwich Village to
New Orleans and ends
in Tuscany, Italy. Fans
of the author will love it.
Diane Chamberlain
has written a heartbreaking story about a 15-yearold girl left to care for
her grandmother, older
sister and nephew and
she has epilepsy. The
title is “Necessary Lies.”
I hope you find
something you like!
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Professor James B. O’Hara Talks About the Great Jewish Justices
of the Supreme Court A JRLW and Coming of Age Program - by David Firestone
James B. O’Hara,
retired professor of law
and administrator at
Loyola University Maryland and a trustee of the
Executive Committee
of the Supreme Court
Historical Society, will
present an interesting and
informative talk about
the Great Jewish Justices
of the Supreme Court on
Wednesday, April 9 at
1:30-3 PM. Tickets are
available in the E&R
Office in Clubhouse I for
$6 per person, check only
payable to JRLW.
The Supreme Court
Historical Society is a
private non-profit organization dedicated to
the collection and preservation of the history
of the Supreme Court of
the United States. The
society was founded by
Chief Justice Warren
E. Burger in 1974. The
Chief Justice of the United States is the honorary
chairman of the society.
The society’s collections
include books in the
Goldman Library collected through the efforts
of Professor O’Hara,
and comprise one of
the finest collections of
Judicial biographies,
justices’ writings, and
histories of the court. The
society has about 4,700
individual members who
provide financial support
and volunteer for service
on its standing and ad
hoc committees. The
society’s headquarters
is located at Opperman
House, 224 East Capitol
Street, NE, Washington,
D.C. 20003. A gift shop
is located in the Supreme
Court at First Street, NE.
Perhaps the greatest
of the Jewish Supreme
Court justices is Louis D.
Brandeis (1916-1939).
He was born in Louis-
A Big Surprise Speaker for Monday, March 17 –
Congressman Chris Van Hollen
NARFE Chapter #1143 by Barbara Walter, President
e are
excited
t h a t
C o n gressman Van Hollen has
agreed to speak to us on
March 17. Our meeting
is in Clubhouse I with
snacks and conversation
W
beginning at 1:30 PM
and the rest of the story
at 2. All residents are
welcome. Come early to
get a seat.
NARFE Servicer Officer Functions by Richard Rothstein
As a Service Of-
ficer, I am available to
assist members with
a variety of services,
which include contact
with OPM about pensions or life changing
events. In addition, questions regarding survivor
benefits, health and life
insurances, Medicare,
veteran’s benefits, income tax and other items
of interest that effect
the good and welfare of
members are the areas
that may need assistance
or require clarification.
The service officer does
not render legal advice.
The main effort will be
to guide the member to
the proper contact point
to resolve any questions
or problems.
You can reach me at
301-598-5760 or email
[email protected].
ville, Kentucky on Nov.
13, 1856. He attended
preparatory school in
Dresden, Germany, and
was admitted to Harvard
Law School in 1874. After graduation, Brandeis
moved to St. Louis,
Missouri, to practice
law, then moved back to
Cambridge, Massachusetts, and opened a law
office with a law school
classmate. During his
career in private practice, he arbitrated labor
disputes in the garment
district of New York City
and was of the founders
of the Harvard Law Review. President Woodrow Wilson nominated
Brandeis to the Supreme
Court on Jan. 28, 1916,
and the Senate confirmed
the appointment on June
1, 1916.
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SUNDAY
Sunday, March 16
Clubhouse I
2:00pm Peripheral Neuropathy
Clubhouse II
9:15am Purim Service
6:30pm Baby Boomers Group
MONDAY
Monday, March 17
Clubhouse I
9:15am Stretch & Tone Class
1:00pm Paintbrush & Knife Class
1:30pm Republican Club Meeting
2:00pm L.W. Chorale
2:00pm NARFE
3:30pm Supervised Bridge Class
4:00pm St. Partick’s Day Dinner
6:00pm Woodshop Group
Clubhouse II
9:00am Senior Sneakers Class
10:00am Clipper Workshop
12:30pm Men’s Bridge
1:00pm Chess Club
2:00pm Chair Yoga Class
4:00pm Ba Duan Exercise Class
6:30pm Pocket Billiards Play
7:00pm “Brothers Flanagan”
Sunday, March 23
Clubhouse I
Have a Happy Day!
Clubhouse II
10:30am Jewish Friendship Group
3:00pm Photo Matinee
6:30pm BabyBoomers Group
Monday, March 24
Clubhouse I
1:00pm Paintbrush & Knife class
2:00pm L.W. Chorale
7:00pm Bingo
Clubhouse II
9:30am Open Computer Lab
10:00am MedStar Seminar
1:00pm Chess Club
2:00pm Chair Yoga
4:00pm Ba Duan Exercise Class
TUESDAY
Tuesday, March 18
Clubhouse I
9:00am Blood Pressure Testing
9:30am Art Class/Any Medium
10:00am Rights,Liberties & the Courts
10:00am Bible Study Class
11:20am The Arab-Jewish Conflict
12:30pm CDA Card Party
1:00pm WC Techniques Class
1:05pm Immigration Stories
2:00pm Music Makers Class
2:20pm Modern View of Biblical Women
6:00pm L.W. Lions Club
7:00pm Duplicate Bridge
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
Wednesday, March 19
Clubhouse I
Thursday, March 20
Clubhouse I
9:00am Income Tax Service
11:00am Short Story Group
12:30pm Hadassah Meeting
1:00pm Oil/Acrylics Class
6:45pm Chicago Bridge
7:00pm Beginner Bridge Class
Clubhouse II
Clubhouse II
11:00am Mild Exercise Class
1:00pm Chess Club
1:00pm Ping Pong Club
1:30pm Open Computer Lab
5:30pm Aqua Fit Class
Tuesday, March 25
Clubhouse I
Wednesday, March 26
Clubhouse I
11:00am Water Exercise Class
1:00pm Non Impact Water Class
1:30pm Comedy & Humor
3:00pm Aquasize Class
6:15pm Move to the Beat Class
10:00am 9-Hole Golfers Coffee/Meeting
10:00am Bible Study Class
Clubhouse II
9:30am Beg/Adv Tai Chi Class
2:30pm UU’s Meeting
7:00pm Camera Club
12:15pm Woman’s Club Fashion Show
Clubhouse II
1:00pm Chess Club
1:00pm Ping Pong
1:30pm Stroke Support Group
1:30pm JRLW Movie
9:30am Painting for Everyone
11:00am Writers Workshop
11:30am LWAAAC Luncheon
12:30pm Ladies Bridge
1:30pm Diabetes Support Group
2:00pm Great Decisions
7:00pm L.W. Democrats
Clubhouse II
10:00am Stitchers Group
10:30am MacIntosh Club
6:00pm Tap with Gerry
Thursday, March 27
Clubhouse I
10:00am18 Hole Golfers Coffee/Mtg.
2:00pm Book Club Network
Clubhouse II
9:30am Quilters Group
9:30am Beg/Adv Tai Chi Class
Mutual Board Meetings can be found on page
FRIDAY
Friday, March 21
Clubhouse I
9:30am Basic Drawing Class
10:00am Book Network Group
12:15pm Kiwanis of L.W.
1:30pm Watercolor/Any Level
2:00pm JustUs Group Meeting
3:00pm Hispanos De L.W.
7:00pm Friday Duplicate Bridge
Clubhouse II
SATURDAY
Saturday, March 22
Clubhouse I
9:00am Gentle Yoga Class
10:00am Open Art Studio
2:00pm Compassion & Choices
7:30pm L.W. Ballroom Dance
Clubhouse II
7:00pm Going It Alone Social
& Bingo
9:30am Move to the Beat Class
11:00am Ping Pong Club
1:00pm Chess Club
1:00pm Friday Bridge Club
1:30pm Seth Kibel
3:00pm Conversational Yiddish Class
Friday, March 28
Clubhouse I
Clubhouse II
10:00am Chinese Club of L.W.
1:00pm Ping Pong Group.
1:00pm Chess Club
Saturday, March 29
Clubhouse I
Clubhouse II
and Games
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Calendar of Events
Attention:
SUNDAY
MONDAY
Sunday, March 30
Clubhouse I
Monday, March 31
Clubhouse I
4:30pm Italian Club Carnavale
Clubhouse II
2:00pm Movie/“The Big Wedding”
2:00pm L.W. Chorale
7:00pm Bingo
Clubhouse II
10:30am Julie Kurzava
1:00pm Chess Club
2:00pm Chair Yoga
4:00pm Ba Duan Class
Sunday, April 6
Clubhouse I
Have a Happy Day
Clubhouse II
2:30pm Fireside Forum
Monday, April 7
Clubhouse I
Clubhouse II
10:00am Clipper Workshop
1:00pm Chess Group
2:00pm Chair Yoga
4:00pm Ba Duan Class
Tuesday, April 1
Clubhouse I
9:00am Blood Pressure Testing
10:00am Rights, Liberties & the Courts
Clubhouse II
9:30am Beg/Adv Tai Chi
Tuesday, April 8
Clubhouse I
9:30am L.W. Gardens Group
12:30pm 9-Hole Golfers Lunch
1:30pm Patients’ Rights Group Meeting
2:00pm Amateur Radio Club
Clubhouse II
3:00pm Parkinsons Support Group
7:00pm Camera Club
WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, April 2
Clubhouse I
9:00am Bocce Ball
11:00am Short Story Group
12:30pm Na’amat USA Meeting
1:30pm Low Vision Group
2:00pm Book Club Network
Clubhouse II
1:00pm Chess Club
1:00pm Zumba Gold Class
3:00pm Conversational German
7:30pm Fun & Fancy Theatre
Wednesday, April 9
Clubhouse I
9:00am Bocce Ball
10:00am Senior Art Show
10:15am League of Women Voters
1:00pm Low Vision Group
1:00pm MISGA Lunch
1:30pm JRLW Program
2:00pm “Scandals in the City”
Clubhouse II
1:00pm Chess Club
1:00pm Ping Pong
2:00pm Chair Yoga Class
7:00pm Lapidary Club
THURSDAY
Thursday, April 3
Clubhouse I
11:00am Writers Workshop
12:30pm Ladies Golf Lunch
1:00pm Essential Tremor Group
3:00pm Stamp Club
Clubhouse II
10:00am Stitchers Group
600pm Tap with Gerry
7:00pm Tennis Club Meeting
Thursday, April 10
Clubhouse I
Clubhouse II
9:30am Quilters Group
1:00pm Non-Impact Water Class
1:30pm Gilbert & Sullivan Group
2:00pm Urban Line Dance Class
4:00pm Model Train Club
FRIDAY
Friday, April 4
Clubhouse I
12:15pm Kiwanis of L.W.
Clubhouse II
SATURDAY
Saturday, April 5
Clubhouse I
Clubhouse II
6:00pm Baby Boomers Dinner
and Games
1:00pm Chess Club
Friday, April 11
Clubhouse I
Clubhouse II
Saturday, April 12
Clubhouse I
Clubhouse II
9:15am Shabbat Services
and Bingo
10:00am Chinese Club of L.W.
1:00pm Chess Club
DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
BE SURE TO VERIFY BEFORE ATTENDING.
2:00pm L.W. Chorale
7:00pm Bingo
TUESDAY
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Fun and Fancy News
Cole Porter Remembered, the “Beat” Has Begun, Get Ready to Vote, Choosing a Musical, Banquet Plans • by Allan Okin
Thank you, Hannette Allen and her radio players for chuckles shared on March 5 at our monthly
show, especially newcomers Beth Leanza, Flora
Wolf, Karen Brooks, Evelyn Perlmutter and Steve
Bennof. We welcome the players back next year for
more nostalgic fun!
2013 marked 100 years since that erudite Hoosier, Cole Porter, graduated from Yale. Carol Neckar,
the debuting director on April 2, just loves Cole Porter.
For the past 12 months, she has dreamed, conceived,
planned and is now about to bring to Leisure World
audiences, “An Evening with Cole Porter,” following our monthly meeting in the auditorium at 7:30
PM, when nominations for board officers will be
made to complete the new slate. Ms. Neckar has assembled a top-notch cast to sing those “de-lovely”
songs, accompanied by the top-flight “house band,”
with Tom Flester, Tom Ross and Jean Raesly. The
aforementioned Ms. Allen plans to play piano for
some vocalists. The multi-talented Jim Leong will
impersonate Porter in his Paris penthouse’s music
room, and this reporter promises you a “delicious,
delectable, delightful” night of fancy fun! There
is also a “buzz” in the air of a special event at the
A
t any given time,
power outages may occur
within the community.
reception following the show. Remember, there is
no admission for members, but there is a $3 charge
for guests.
Members now have less than a month to put forth
nominations for vice president, treasurer, and directors
of Fun and Fancy. Please contact President Feldman
or temporary committee person Gerry Kaufman with
possible candidates for the slate. It is imperative that
all paid-up members vote at the May 2 meeting prior
to the “teaser” for the spring musical review. We will
look forward to the slate of prospective officers to
be announced at the April meeting.
Gerry Kaufman and her cast have rehearsals
underway for the May musical review, “The Beat
Goes On.” This is a labor of love for Ms. Kaufman,
whose exuberance is over-flowing. Readers of this
column will learn more about this production in future
issues of this publication.
Our annual banquet is Wednesday, June 4, in
the Crystal Ballroom. Once again, that tasteful trio
of Carole Jason, Carol Fogel and Jean McGoldrick
are planning the menu for the buffet, and Jean will
also be directing the entertainment for the evening,
when our new board of directors will be installed.
Mark your calendars now!
Plans are underway for Joan Bowar, who brought
us that fabulous “country music show” last October,
to conceive and direct the Community Show in late
June. The music she plans to celebrate will move us
to a different beat.
The musical play reading committee has been
busy reviewing about 20 Broadway shows for the
big show next November, then paring the number
down to seven at the time this article goes to press.
This process consists of brainstorming, listening to
original cast albums/CDs, re-searching the details of
the shows on the Internet, as well as reading about
them on the material printed for the CDs/albums, and
watching segments and/or entire performances on
YouTube. The committee will narrow down their top
choices to five within the next two weeks, then read
the librettos. When they are satisfied with their final
five choices, these will be rated in order of preference
and presented to the board of directors in late April
or early May. It is not too late to tell Phyllis Lovett,
Stan Jones, Bob Gotkin or yours truly about your
personal choices; we will keep a tally, which might
aid in the selection of the top five.
Preparing For Emergency Power Outages
They may be localized
or widespread. Depending on the severity of the
situation, outages may
last for a short time or
for an extended period
of time that could last for
several days.
PEPCO is immediately notified when
outages occur. However,
PEPCO may not always
be able to provide a time
frame for when power
will be restored and this
may cause an undue
hardship on the residents
of Leisure World. With
this in mind, it is recommended all residents be
adequately prepared for
emergency situations.
When electrical
power is lost, the
following appliances/
equipment will not
function: 1) Lights/
electrical outlets, 2) Air
conditioners/furnaces,
3) Refrigerators/freezers,
4) Portable telephones,
5) Televisions/“Cable
TV,” 6) Automatic garage
doors 7) Stoves/Ovens/
Microwaves (Note:
This list is not allinclusive). Remember,
to prevent food spoilage,
your refrigerator and
freezer doors should
be kept closed as much
as possible. Also, it is
strongly suggested that at
least one telephone in your
home be permanently
wired, and/or that a fully
charged cell phone is
available at all times.
Emergency Kit: An
Emergency Kit should be
kept in readiness at all
times. Suggested items
to include in this kit are:
1) Flashlight(s) – fully
charged with fresh/extra
sets of batteries, 2) First
Aid Kit, 3) Extra food –
nonperishable, 4) Small
amount of extra cash, 5)
Non-electric can opener,
6) Battery operated radio,
7) List of emergency
contact personnel and
phone numbers, 8)
Additional medication on
hand (Check medicines
regularly to ensure that
they are updated and have
not expired).
Personal Emergency Plan: It is strongly
recommended that each
resident have a Personal
Emergency Plan developed in the event a major
power outage occurs in
Leisure World. The following guidelines will
quickly assist residents
in determining the best
course of action to alleviate a potentially dangerous situation.
Create A Support
System: Have a place to
go where you can stay
warm or cool. 1) Make
arrangements to stay with
a friend in the community
until the situation is corrected or you can safely
return home. However,
if your friend is without
power an alternate place
to stay should be established. 2) (Alternate
plan) Stay with a friend
or relative living outside
the community who has
power. 3) Inform relatives and/or close friends
you will not be at your
home, but will be staying
elsewhere until the situation is rectified. 4) If you
elect to stay at your home,
have a relative or friend
check on your welfare
periodically.
Before leaving
your unit, be sure all
non-essential appliances
(specifically kitchen appliances) and lights are
turned off.
The Leisure World
Community has no Trust
Properties (i.e., Clubhouses, Administration
Building, etc.) equipped
to accommodate individuals overnight in the
event of a power outage.
These facilities are just as
susceptible to power outages as any other building
in Leisure World.
When power outages do occur, be assured
that the proper authorities
have been contacted and
are making every attempt
to correct the situation.
These suggestions
and recommendations
have been provided to
assist residents in making
an informed decision
when an unforeseen
power outage occurs.
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Ceramicrafters’ News
The (Ceramic) Frog and the Princess • by Gail Bragg
Once upon a time
there was a princess who
lived in Leisure World. She
had recently retired from a
very busy kingdom and so
wanted to continue to keep
very busy…and so she did.
She joined many clubs,
including the ceramic’s
club, and made many new
return.” She immediately
headed to the Ceramic’s
Studio in Clubhouse II and
looked through all of the
frog molds – too many to
count! And then, once she
had selected the perfect
mold to use, she started
making a frog: she poured
it, she cleaned it, she fired
friends. Then one day she
noticed she was beginning
to look, well, “old.” Some
days, she even thought
she looked as old as many
of the other seniors who
lived in Leisure World.
And then she had an idea,
“If I kiss a frog, maybe
my youthful beauty will
Bicyclists Traffic Rules
icyclists are required to ride as
near to the right
side of the pavement as
B
practical. All vehicular
traffic regulations must be
adhered to, i.e., stop, yield
signs, pedestrian right-of-
way, etc. Then designated
arm/hand gestures are required when making left,
right turns and stops.
it, she painted and glazed it
and fired it again. She was
so anxious to regain her
beauty that she kissed the
frog too soon after coming
out of the kiln and burned
her lips. Then she looked
like a Botox mistake. And
so she went back to making cups and plates and
planters and figurines and
lived happily ever after
visiting with her friends
in the ceramic’s club who
did not care how old she
was. Come join us; lessons
are included in your $10
membership…but watch
out for the frogs!
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Eyre Leisure World Travel
Travel & Tour Department
301-598-1599
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30 AM-2:00 PM
Reservations can be made Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM-5 PM by calling 301-854-6600 #4
Eyre at Leisure World Travel Office, located in Clubhouse I, is a department of Eyre Bus, Tour & Travel. We offer a full service travel agency that specializes in
airline reservations, cruises, group tours, vacation packages, hotel accommodations and auto rental. We have been providing “Excellence in Travel for 60 Years”.
Inclement Weather Policy: Please call 301-598-1599 after 7 am on the day of a trip to find out if we have cancelled, postponed or are going. If a trip is cancelled, you will also receive a phone call from us once the office is open.
day Trips
Newseum Day! Washington, D.C. Wed., April 2
9:00 am-3:00 pm $55.00 per person
Visit the Newseum and be amazed by the high-tech and interactive exhibits tracing the
history of the news reporting from the 16th century to the present. Transportation and
admission to Newseum included in price. Lunch on own!
Draper's & Damon's – Wed., April 2
10:00 am-3:00 pm – $35.00 per person
SPOTLIGHT ON...
42nd Street at Allenberry Playhouse
Thurs., July 17 – $99.00 per person
Motown the Musical on Broadway
Sat., June 14 – 7:15 am-11:59 pm - $249.00 per person
Tony Award winning musical tracing the life of Berry Gordy. Orchestra seating.
Enjoy shopping, a little lunch and 20 percent off all in-store purchases.
Downton Abbey Costumes at Winterthur Museum &
Gardens – Sat., June 14 – 8:00 am-5:30 pm – $69.00 per person
Cherry Blossom Tour – Fri., April 4
9:45 am-3:00 pm - $65.00 per person
Tour the cherry blossoms in D.C. with visits to WWII, FDR & Martin Luther King, Jr. memorials.
Lunch at Pier 7 included.
An original exhibition of exquisite designs from the award-winning television series.
Orioles vs Yankees! Saturday, June 21
7:00 am-10:00 pm$135.00 per person
Odyssey Cherry Blossom Cruise
Mon., April 7 - 9:30 am-3:15 pm - $99 per person
See the Action Live at Yankee Stadium!
Enjoy a leisurely luncheon cruise along the Potomac River for abreathtaking view of the
World Famous Cherry Blossoms in Washington, D.C.
Pompeii at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia
Mon., April 21 – 8:00 am-9:00 pm $135.00 per person
"One Day in Pompeii" features over 150 precious artifacts on loan, including wall-sized
frescos, marble and bronze sculptures, jewelry, ancient Roman coins, and full body casts of
the volcano's victims, many of which will make their North American debut at The Franklin
Institute. Lunch on the Moshulu included.
Azaleas at the National Arboretum – Fri., April 25
9:00 am-3:00 pm - $65.00 per person
The motorcoach will drive through the National Arboretum. Then passengers will have the opportunity
to explore the wonderful azaleas and other areas at the National Arboretum in Washington, D.C.
before heading to Tony & Joe's Seafood Restaurant for lunch. Spring is in the air!
“Rocky” on Broadway – Sat., April 26
7:15 am-11:30 pm – $219.00 per person
Rocky brings to life the story of the Academy Award winning movie of the same name. Eyre
is proud to congratulate Margo Seibert, a graduate of Glenelg High School who has been
chosen to play Adrienne on Broadway. Orchestra seating.
Georgetown House Tour – Sat., April 26
10:00 am-6:00 pm – $87.00 per person
Wondering what those stately historic homes in Georgetown are like on the inside? Wonder
no more. Houses are arranged for easy walking at your own pace taken in the order you
prefer.
Springfest in Ocean City Maryland
Sat., May 3 – 7:45 am-9:00 pm – $60.00 per person
Held at the Ocean City Inlet, this event features arts & crafts vendors, popular entertainment
and a variety of delicious food! Transportation only.
Museum Loop – Tues., May 13
9:30 am-3:00 pm – $30.00 per person
Visit a Smithsonian museum. You choose from one of the following: African Art, Air and
Space, American Indian or the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Deluxe motorcoach
transportation only.
Ladies Night in a Turkish Bath, Allenberry Playhouse
Wed., May, 14 – 9:30 am-6:30 pm – $100.00 per person
Come enjoy this hilarious comedy! Lunch include in trip as well.
Sotterley Plantation & Annmarie Gardens
Tues., May 20 – 8:30 am-6:30 pm – $98.00 per person
Amish Country Cookin’ – Thurs., June 26
9:00am – 6:30pm - $97.00 per person
Participate in a wine tasting, tour a pretzel factory, sample local jellies, jams and relishes.
Lunch included.
Lion King at the Kennedy Center – Sat., July 12
11:30 am-5:45 pm – $175.00 per person
This year marks the 25th Anniversary of this landmark musical event and the highest
grossing Broadway musical of all time.
Tours
You will be transported through the Fabulous 50s, the Vibrant 60s and the Disco 70s with the
Latshaw Pops orchestra, Singers and Katie Kelly Dancers! Lunch and tickets to show included
in price.
Some trips require a certain amount of walking. The shoe symbol
Key:
Easy Walking
Cruises/MulTi-day Trips
Montreal & Quebec City – June 17 – 6 nights – Motorcoach Trip
Cape Cod – July 13-17 – Motorcoach Trip
Atlantic City – Resorts Casino – Aug. 27-29
2 nights – Motorcoach Trip
Mt. Rushmore & Black Hills South Dakota
Sept. 8-18 – Motorcoach Trip
Hudson Valley New York – Sept. 14-16 – Motorcoach Trip
Ocean City Getaway – Oct. 7-10
Splendors of Vermont – Oct. 13-17
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Mackinac Island & The Grand Hotel Fly/Drive Package
Sept. 24 – 8 days
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Fly/Drive Package
featuring Santa Fe – Oct. 3 – 6 days
Sunny Portugal – Fly/Drive Package – Oct. 24 – 10 days
Cruises
ouT of
BalTiMore
for
2014
V May 2-9 – 7-night Bahamas
V Sept. 4-12 – 8-night Canada & New England
V Nov. 1-11 – 10-night Western Caribbean
Casino Trips
Start the day with a docent-led garden & gallery tour at Annemarie Gardens. Enjoy the
beautiful Butterfly Garden before heading over to the Sotterley Plantation for lunch. After
lunch have a guided tour of the main house and then enjoy your free time to explore the
garden and shop.
“Dancing in the Streets” at Michael’s Eighth Avenue in Glen
Burnie – Tues., June 10 – 10:00 am-4:30 pm – $ 99.00 per person
and
Charles Town Slots – Fri., April 11
9:45 am-5:45 pm – $35.00 per person
*Slot play and promotions come directly from the casino
and subject to change.*
(all Trips
deparT froM
CluBhouse ii)
provides an indication of how much walking may be involved.
More Walking
A Lot of Walking
For more detailed itineraries, please see the Eyre Representative at the Eyre Leisure World Travel Office.
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All About the Gem, Lapidary & Mineral Society of Leisure World
by Mary Beth Mason
Leisure World has many amenities, and one that is
not well known is its lapidary shop. The shop, located
in Clubhouse II, is available for use by members of
the Leisure World Gem, Lapidary and Mineral Society
(GLMS or Lapidary Club for short).
Our shop contains almost all the equipment necessary to make any lapidarist’s dreams come true. Along
one wall, a counter holds four different-sized slab saws
for cutting and trimming rocks of varying weights and
sizes. Counters hold several faceting machines for
working on precious and semi-precious stones.
Earlier this year, two new Genies were installed
in the shop, making it one of the top lapidary shops in
Montgomery County. They were a gift to our club’s
shop by a generous donation from the Leisure World
Foundation.
A Genie is the most used piece of shop equipment.
In case you are not sure what a Genie is, here is an
explanation: a Genie, powered by an electric motor,
has six diamond grinding wheels, each with a different
grit size, so that a rough stone can be shaped, sanded
and polished to form a smooth, shiny dome, called a
cabochon. The finished cabochon then may be placed
in a jewelry setting, such as a ring, necklace, bracelet,
brooch or bolo.
Members who wish to use the shop must first receive training on safe and proper use of the equipment.
Once the member can demonstrate that he or she can
follow all safety rules and knows shop etiquette, the
member is allowed to use the shop. There is an annual
shop fee of $15, and, for an additional $5, you can use
one of the shop lockers to store your paraphernalia.
Come to our next meeting on April 9 at 7 PM in
Clubhouse II. You do not have to be a club member to
Save Aluminum Pull-tabs from
Beverage Cans for Ronald McDonald
House, Baltimore A Project of the Leisure World Kiwanis
& Einstein and Blake High Schools’ Key Clubs
This pull-tab program began in Minneapolis in 1987. The Baltimore
Ronald McDonald House
has been collecting tabs
since 1996. Tabs are
redeemed for cash at a
Maryland recycling center; the cash received goes
to the house’s operating
fund to support its mission
of service, to provide “a
home away from home
for families of seriously
ill children receiving
medical treatment at area
hospitals” (www.rmhc.
org/about/about-us).
Collected tabs can be
left at the Fish Desk office
in Clubhouse II, brought
to Bingo on Monday
nights in Clubhouse I or
given to a member of the
Leisure World Kiwanis.
Or call Marty Weiss (301598-6952) to arrange for
pick up.
Thanks for your
help!
attend. All residents are invited. Refreshments will be
served. After the program, we have show-and-tell for
those who have brought jewelry pieces, rocks, minerals
or other items of interest. We always have a door prize
drawing before adjourning and, after adjournment, all
are invited to tour the shop, which is located right next
door to the meeting room.
Our GLMS meets the second Wednesday, March
through November, at 7 PM in Clubhouse II. Watch
the Leisure World News for notices about upcoming
programs.
You are invited to join our club. Our dues are
quite modest, only $10 a year. For information about
joining the Leisure World Gem, Lapidary, and Mineral
Society, please contact President Ray Cudmore (301598-3130) or Program Chair Chuck Mason (301-9333093, [email protected]).
Kiwanis Club of Leisure World
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by David Firestone
Our Own Ed Weiner Speaks on the U.S. Holocaust Museum
Come to our meetings, the first and third
Friday of each month at
12:15 PM in Clubhouse I.
All residents are invited to
attend. Lunch is optional
and we have interesting
programs. On March
21, our own Ed Weiner
will speak about a “Most
Memorable Journey…the
U.S. Holocaust Museum
2003-2013.”
Our other programs
will include: on April 4,
the James H. Blake High
School Jazz Band and on
May 2nd, our 47th year
Charter celebration in the
evening at which we will
announce the Kiwanian
of the Year and Citizen
of the Year awards. This
evening is open to the
community and we will
have Flynnatra back for
our entertainment (he
sings like Sinatra). Flynnatra drew a crowd of over
200 when he appeared
for Kiwanis in the Fall
2013. On May 16, Leisure
World’s Fun and Fancy
Outreach Group will do
a fun presentation for us.
Earlier, on Feb. 7,
Jack Ralph presented a
charming talk of “Love”
that gave us a very warm
feeling; he also mentioned
his book on the subject.
On March 1 from 8 am
to noon, we hosted a Pancake Breakfast Buffet and
Fashionable Boutique together with a basket raffle.
The event was enjoyable
and a success. We served
about 120 people. The
breakfast and boutique
raised funds to support
Kiwanis members with gift baskets.
our work for the children
of Montgomery County.
On March 7, our
speakers were Karen Ball,
Jean Wolfe and Sandi
Rosenberg, representa-
tives of Warrior Canine
Connection. This organization trains dogs to
be partners especially for
veterans who are suffering
from PTSD and traumatic
Please use this coupon to write your classified ad. Rates
are $6.25 (residents) or $10.25 (non-residents & all service ads) for 30 words and 10 cents each additional word.
Bring your ad with payment to the Leisure World News
office in Clubhouse I or you may mail it to: Leisure World
News, 3700 Rossmoor Blvd., Silver Spring, MD 20906.
Questions? Call 301-598-1310.
brain injuries. If you go to
“warrior canine connection.com,” you can read
about this great program.
Save the date! On
May 5 at 2 PM in Clubhouse II, Kiwanis and
Leisure World Foundation
will host a screening of the
travel video on Mexico.
The video will be followed with refreshments.
Our work helping
youngsters includes tutoring and helping at local
elementary schools, and
assisting with Key Clubs
at nearby James Hubert
Blake and Albert Einstein
high schools.
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Club Trips
Next deadline for trip submissions is Thursday, March 20
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 Thursday at 4:30 prior to the
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 the individual clubs.
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Tuesday, March 18-Wednesday, March 19
Join NA’AMAT on an overnight excursion to Dover
Downs Hotel & Casino. Cost of $105 per person, double
occupancy, includes $30 free slot play, nighttime
entertainment, live harness racing, complimentary
breakfast buffet, resort fee and luxurious hotel room.
Valid photo ID required for Capital Club. Single rates
available. Send check(s), made payable to NA’AMAT,
to Trudy Stone, 15101 Interlachen Drive, #801, Silver
Spring, MD 20906, phone301-438-0016.
“Camp David” at Arena Stage
Sunday, April 13
Go behind the scenes with NA’AMAT as we witness
President Carter’s struggle with the leaders of Israel
and Egypt to achive the unthinkable: Peace in the Middle
East. We will attend a matinee performance of “Camp
David” by Lawrence Wright, 2007 Pulitzer Prize winner
for general non-fiction. this will be followed by dinner at
the Pook’s Hill Marriott. Price is $109 per person and
includes transportation, ticktes to the play dinner and all
gratuities. The bus will leave from Clubhouse II promptly
at 12:30 p.m. and retrurn at approximately 7:30 p.m. For
more information, call Jo Ann Cadeaux (301-438-0737).
Royal Carribbean’s “Grandeur of the Seas”
7-Night No Fly Bahamas Cruise
May 2 - 9
Na’AMAT and Eyre are sponsoring a no fly Bahamas
cruise. Have fun visiting the following ports: Port
Canaveral, Fla; Cococay Bahamas; Nassau, Bahamas.
Pricing starts at $976 inside cabin, $1,087 Oceanview.
Single rates available. Price includes transportation to/
from Leisure World to Baltimore pier, government fees
and taxes, insurance and gratuities. Deposit of $250 per
person due at booking. Final payment due Feb. 10, 2014.
Passport required. For availability and reservations
call: Jill (301-598-1599 or 301-854-6600, ext 3225). For
additional details, call Trudy Stone, 301-438-0016.
NEW – Lancaster Adventure
Strasburg Rail Road & the American Music
Theatre
Wednesday, July 23
Join Mt. Scopus Hadassah on an adventure to Lancaster,
Pennsylvania, that will start with a train ride on the
historic Strasburg Rail Road through Amish countryside.
Lunch will be served in the dining car. You will have
your choice of Caesar salad or egg salad wrap or tuna
salad wrap or turkey wrap. The wrap can be either plain
or tomato flavored. Potato chips, drinks and a delicious
dessert are also included. After the train ride the group
will proceed via bus to the American Music Theatre to
attend “Music of the Night,” featuring the music and
songs of Andrew Lloyd Weber. Be at Clubhouse II at 10
am to board the bus. The bus will return at approximately
7:30 PM. Bus seats are assigned as reservations are
received. Send your check, $99 per person, payable to
Hadassah, to Faye A. Freedman, 14 Finsbury Park Ct.,
Silver Spring, MD 20906. Include your local phone
number and lunch choice. Everyone is encouraged to come
and to bring friends and relatives. For more information,
call Faye A. at 301-598-9919. Deadline date: June 20.
Attention Travellers!
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.
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Community Classes and 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.***
No sign-up will be
taken for any newly advertised class before the
date of the issue of Leisure
World News in which
it appears. All sign ups
begin at 8:30 am 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 credit card (MasterCard, VISA or Discover)
in Clubhouse I only or by
check at either clubhouse;
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.
EXERCISE
NEW – Zumba
Gold with Denny: This
program was designed
for the older active adult,
a person who has not been
exercising in a long time
or individuals who may
be limited physically. The
biggest difference between
Zumba Gold and Zumba
Basic is that Zumba Gold
is done at a much lower
intensity. It is just as much
fun just not as fast! Zumba
Gold utilizes the same
great Latin styles of music
and dance that are used in
the Zumba basic program.
Class meets Wednesdays,
April 2-May 14 and/or
Fridays, April 4-May 16,
1 PM. Fee: $56, one day
per week; $105, two days.
Register: Clubhouse II.
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
9-June 4 (no class May
7), 2-3 PM. Fee: $100.
NEW – Senior
Sneakers – Shirley on
Monday, Sue on Thursday: Get up and go with a
safe, heart-healthy cardio
workout that is gentle on
the joints. The workout
includes easy-to-follow
low-impact moves and
upper-body strength training. Have fun and move to
the music through a variety
of exercises designed to
increase your cardio fitness level, strength, range
of movement and activities
for daily living. Bring your
hand held weights and
work at your own pace.
The class meets Mondays,
April 21-June 2 and/or
Thursdays, April 24-June
5, 9-9:45 am. For questions
about the class, call Peggy
(301-603-1328). Fee: $43,
1 day per week; 2 days,
$70. Register: Clubhouse
II.
NEW – Gentle Yoga
– Wednesdays & Saturdays with Marilyn Dixon: Refresh, restore and
relax your body and mind
in a slow-paced series of
movements. Yoga increases flexibility, strength,
balance and breathing.
Please wear comfortable
clothing and bring a yoga
mat or blanket. No prior
experience is required.
Participants must be able
to stand for brief periods.
Class meets Wednesdays,
Saturdays, April 19-June
21, 9 am. Fee: $80/1 day,
$140/2 days per week.
Register: Clubhouse I.
NEW – Mild Exercise: All exercises, seated
or standing, are led by
instructor Jean Dembo.
Class meets Tuesdays,
March 25-June 3 and/
or Wednesdays, March
26- June 4 at 11 am. Fee:
$15, one day per week;
$30, two days per week.
Register Clubhouse II.
Beginner and Advanced Tai Chi: A must
for seniors! Tai Chi builds
strength in muscles and
bones, promotes a healthy
heart and is fun and easy
to do. It improves endurance, flexibility, breathing
and circulation. The class
begins with 30 minutes
of stretching and muscle
strengthening exercises,
which promote greater
agility, better posture and
strengthens muscles. This
is followed by meditation
for 10 minutes and Tai Chi
for 20 minutes. Tai Chi is
the best way to improve
balance and coordination,
thereby decreasing the risk
of falling and fractures.
This Tai Chi program was
created and taught here for
15 years by Grand Master
Jin Pal Kim. The instructor is Steve McCleary, a
student of Grand Master
Kim for six years and a
practitioner of Tai Chi for
over 20 years. Class meets
Tuesdays and Thursdays,
March 25-May 15, 9:3010:30 am. Registration
limited to 60 students.
For more information, call
Maureen McCleary (301598-1145). Fee: $30 for 1
day; $50 for 2 days per
week. Register: Clubhouse II.
NEW – 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. Robin is very
passionate about healthy
living, and she hopes
that you join her in the
journey towards greater
health and happiness! She
is available after class to
answer your questions or
you can call her at 240350-8820. Class meets
Mondays, March 24-May
19 (no class April 21), 2-3
PM. Fee: $100. Register:
Clubhouse II.
WATER EXERCISE
Water Exercise with
Doris Walter: Time to
start the New Year off
right by enrolling in Water
Exercise! 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 22-June 3 and/
or Thursdays, April 24June 5, 11 am-noon. For
questions about the class,
contact Peggy (301-6031328). Fee: $43, 1 day
per week; 2 days, $70.
Water Exercise with
Beth: 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 Fridays,
April 25-June 6, 10-11
am. For questions about
the class, contact Peggy
(301-603-1328). Fee: $43,
1 day per week; $70 when
taken with another H2O
class. Register: Clubhouse II.
Non-impact Water
Exercise with Beth: This
class is held in the round
social pool (warm water).
It is for the individual who
needs warmer water and
cannot do the traditional
bouncing done in a traditional water exercise class.
It is a non-impact cardio
workout. Participants will
improve posture and balance while gaining flexibility and muscle strength.
Class meets Tuesdays,
Thursdays, April 24-June
5, 1-2 PM. For questions
about the class, contact
Peggy (301-603-1328).
Fee: $43, 1 day per week;
$70, 2 days per week or
when taken with another
H2O class. Register:
Clubhouse II.
Aquasize with
Stephanie: Start your
year off right by enrolling
in Aquasize! 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 22June 3 and/or Thursdays,
April 24-June 5, 3-4 PM.
If you miss a scheduled
class, you can make up
on another day or another
time. For questions about
the class, contact Peggy
(301-603-1328). Fee: $43,
1 day per week; 2 days,
$70. Register: Clubhouse
II.
Aqua Arthritis with
Shirley: Let the water be
our therapy in 2014! Aqua
Arthritis class is taught
in the warm round social
pool. This class is a slow,
non-impact class that will
focus on range of motion
and balance. Shirley also
blends fluid gentle yoga
stretches in the class. This
class would be a good class
for the individual who has
never taken a water fitness
class. If you have poor
balance or have had recent
surgery, this is a good class
for you. If you miss your
regular day, you can make
up in another class. Class
23-June 4, 1-2 PM. For
contact Peggy (301-6031328). Fee: $43, 1 day per
week; $70 when taken
with another H2O class.
Aqua Fit in the Evening with Shirley: Get fit
in 2014 with this unique
aqua class. It blends the
best of both worlds using water aerobics and
yoga. Water Aerobics is
done in the lap pool for
30 minutes focusing on
cardio and strength. The
class then moves to the
social warm water pool
and finishes up with yoga
stretches that focus on
balance and posture. Class
23-June 4 and/or April 24June 5, 5:30-6:30 PM. For
contact Peggy (301-6031328). Fee: $43, 1 day per
week; $70 when taken
with another H2O class.
Notice from the Security aNd traNSportatioN departmeNt
ViSitor paSSeS
For the safety of all those living in Leisure World, it is the responsibility of every resident
to request their guest destroy or return to them all expired Visitor's Passes.
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Tennis Club Looks to 2014 Season
Meeting and Programs Start in April
The weather outside
may be frightening now
but things are looking
better as the Tennis Club
plans for the new season
commencing in April.
The club will hold its
first monthly meeting
Thursday, April 3 at 7 PM
in Clubhouse II and plans
are being made for special
events starting April 14
with a Spring Tennis Tune
Up, and continuing on
through until the final end
of year dinner Sept. 28.
If you are a pickleballer, you do not have to
wait for warm weather.
The courts are used for
pickleball as long as
there is no snow and the
temperature is above 40
degrees. Pickleball is
played Thursdays and
Saturdays starting at 9:30
am. Call John Tremaine
(301-438-1666) if you
are interested in joining
the game.
New residents and
members interested in
playing either tennis or
pickleball are welcome to
join us at the meeting in
April. Whether you have
been playing tennis for
some time, do not have
the mobility you once had
or are new to the game,
you will be welcomed
into one of the most congenial groups in Leisure
World. The meeting,
again, is Thursday, April
by Fred Shapiro, President
3 at 7 PM in the meeting
room in Clubhouse II.
On the agenda is a slight
increase in dues to $10 to
cover the cost of balls for
our organized play and
functions during the year.
For those who would like
to join us, or have been
part of our family of
players but cannot play
anymore, a reduced rate
for social dues of $5 will
be up for approval.
Kicking off the season will be a very special
program Saturday, April
12 starting at 3 PM on
our own tennis courts.
Rain date for the event
will be April 26. Tennis
professional Ross Howe,
resident pro at the Wheaton Park courts, will work
with participants in our
Spring Tennis Tune Up.
Ross does a wonderful job
teaching tennis at Wheaton and has agreed to go
through a series of exercises to help the senior
tennis player improve his/
her game. This is not one
of those rating programs.
This should be a fun experience for everyone. Ross
will work with our players
for two hours. The cost to
participate is $10. To assure adequate attention to
each player, there will be
a limit to the first 30 who
register. The fee must be
paid by April 3 to either
Susan Weiss or Natalie
Brodsky. Natalie can be
reached at 301-598-2813,
Susan at 301-460-6030.
The Spring/Summer Tennis Fest is June
7 with a rain date of
June 14. The annual Allenberry Resorts trip is
scheduled for July 9 to 11,
including the show “42nd
Street.” A pizza party is
planned for Aug. 13. A
Fall Tennis Fest will be
held Sept. 13 or 14. The
annual year-end dinner
is scheduled for Sept. 28.
More information will be
forthcoming as we get
closer to the dates.
Our thanks to the
planning committee under the leadership of Siggi
Kaeufer for all the effort
they are putting into making the 2014 season one
which we will all enjoy.
If you are interested in joining the club,
contact Susan Weiss,
Membership chair, at
301-0460-6030. Come
to the meeting and the
Spring Tennis Tune Up.
You will enjoy meeting
our members and playing
either tennis or pickleball.
Tennis at the top level, taken at Citi Tennis Matches in DC Summer 2013.
(Courtesy Fred Shapiro)
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Leisure World 10 Pin Bowling League
by Rita Mastrorocco
As winter is here, the following Bad Weather Rule
is in effect: If Montgomery County schools are either
closed or on a two-hour delay based on snow or icy
conditions, we do not bowl!
The league is based on handicaps with averages
for the bowlers ranging from 76 to 190. If you have not
bowled in years, come out and join the fun.
The league standings as of March 7 are as follows:
the Pin Busters in first place; the Winners in second
place; and the Half and Half in third place.
The week of Feb. 28 top scores are as follows:
Scratch Game – the Winners with 701 pins; Scratch
Series – the Winners with 1,997 pins; Handicap Game
– Winners with 921 pins; Handicap Series – the Winners
with 2,657 pins; High Average Men – Denny Woolaver
with 189 pins; Scratch Game Men – Ken Roberts with
256 pins; Scratch Series Men – Denny Woolaver with
649 pins; Handicap Game Men – Ken Roberts with
306 pins; Handicap Series Men – Ken Roberts with
762 pins; High Average Women – Chris Porter with
166 pins; Scratch Game Women – Rita Mastrorocco
with 170 pins; Scratch Series Women – Chris Porter
with 441 pins; Handicap Game Women – Ursula Costa
with 239 pins; Handicap Series Women – Bea Morrisey
with 667 pins.
The week of March 7 top scores are as follows:
Scratch Game – the Half and Half with 681 pins; Scratch
Series – the Half and Half with 1,905 pins; Handicap
Game – the Guttersnipes with 905 pins; Handicap Series – the Half and Half with 2,532 pins; High Average
Men – Denny Woolaver with 190 pins; Scratch Game
Men – Denny Woolaver with 222 pins; Scratch Series
Men – Denny Woolaver with 622 pins; Handicap Game
Men – Art Strum with 260 pins; Handicap Series Men –
Art Strum with 701 pins; High Average Women – Chris
Porter with 166 pins; Scratch Game Women – Barb
Wyatt with 203 pins; Scratch Series Women – Chris
Porter with 507 pins; Handicap Game Women – Barb
10 Steps To Take Before Hiring
Domestic Help
A Message from the Department of Security
The Department of
Security would like to offer 10 steps that you should
take before hiring domestic help, whether this is a
house cleaner, registered
nurse, aide/caretaker or
companion. We ask you
to consider the following,
as we do not want to see
our residents fall victim
to someone’s dishonesty
or greed. Also, we ask
you to remember that the
resident is responsible
for the conduct of their
employee while they are
in the community.
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1. Ask for references. Also ask the prospective employee to sign a
release so that you can call
and question their former
employers. Often, without
a written release, former
employers will give only
the dates of employment,
as they are afraid of answering honestly due to
legal actions, which the
prospective employee
could take without written
authorization.
2. Ask the individual
if they are working for
someone else in the com-
munity. If they are, call the
other resident and find out
if they are satisfied with the
individual.
3. Ask your family
to sit in when you interview the prospective employee. Maybe they will
come up with a question
that you haven’t thought
of and it is always good
to have another person’s
opinion. Additionally, they
can look out for your
welfare to help prevent an
unscrupulous individual
is hired.
4. Ask the prospective employee to go to the
Police Department and
obtain a copy of their arrest
record. If they have never
been arrested the record
will so state.
5. Check to see if
the individual works for a
reputable company. Contact several companies
and compare services
provided, qualifications
of the individuals they
hire and the charges for
the services.
6. If you would like
assistance in contacting
someone for your personal
assistance needs, you can
call the Leisure World Social Worker for referrals.
7. If the employee
is going to drive your
vehicle, get a copy of the
prospective employee’s
driver’s license. Also, ask
the individual to obtain a
copy of his or her driving
record from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
8. Think twice before entrusting an employee with your car keys
or your checkbook.
9. Call your car
insurance company and
make sure that you are
covered if the employee
has an accident while driving your vehicle.
10. Make sure your
homeowner’s insurance
policy covers Workman’s
Compensation claims in
the event your employee
files a claim.
Follow all of these
steps even if they seem to
be a nuisance. Unfortunately, if a theft or damages
do occur and the Security
Department becomes involved, it is usually too
late and not much can be
done at that point.
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Wyatt with 269 pins; Handicap Series Women – Julie
Thomas with 661 pins.
If you are going to miss a week, you can pre-bowl
the games. The bowler must make an appointment to
pre-bowl their league games and the bowler must pay for
the pre-bowls when they return to bowl the next week.
If you pre-bowl, please give a copy of your pre-bowl
scores to the counter person and have it placed in the
Leisure World League envelope. This will ensure that
the pre-bowled scores will be recorded properly against
the scheduled opposing teams score.
The league will bowl every Friday morning at 9:45
at Bowl America, 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 at 301-814-9196.
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.
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Writers Workshop
by Mary Zenchoff
Our group of Leisure
World Writers met in cheerful spirits, having been able
to reach Clubhouse I, without worrying about slipping
on ice left over from our
last storm!
We welcomed a visit
from Cybele Sieradzki, one
of our former members,
whose expertise was appreciated while she was a
member. She shared one of
her stories with us, which
delighted us with its account
of one of her friend’s exuberant delight at winning an
auction, adopting a resident
of the San Francisco Zoo.
Carlos Montorfano
amused us with a brief
poem that advised us to use
two-way communication
during our marriages, lest
the failure to do so ends
up in litigation. He left us
with the suggestion to enjoy
the give and take, in order
to keep love from turning
sour!
Danuta Montorfano
provided a lovely description of a winter walk at
dusk, where ponds are clad
with frozen ice, a solitary
squirrel runs away on soggy
grass, and finally Danuta
is invigorated, and ready
to meet her husband and
beloved cat for dinner.
Ron Davis gave us an
account of his effort to write
a common poem where
thoughts evolve, Zeus’
chariot may show a path,
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and finally beauty unfolds.
He wove several topics into
a short poem leaving us with
a sense of how a poet writes.
Mary Zenchoff
brought Waltruda close
to escaping from the evil
clutches of Pierre, the
hairdresser, but had to rely
on nefarious methods other
than her usual sarcasm to
win the day. Tune in next
month for the thrilling
conclusion.
Joe Fickey led us
through a tale of Joe saving a mermaid from dying,
and later is rescued himself
by a mermaid, (was it the
same mermaid whom he
had saved?). In the end, he
marries a girl who reminds
him of his wonderful mermaid, and is left wondering
if he actually married such
a mystical creature. What
do you think, dear reader?
Joan Lees supplied
a tale of Tracey, a savvy
woman who unexpectedly
fell in love with a con man
who robbed her of much of
her wealth. He was jailed for
his crime. Tracey accepted
the reality of her financial
situation, and pursued a new
career, this time as a nurse.
She did not allow bitterness
to destroy her personality,
but maintained a love of humanity, despite her betrayal.
Her story inspired us, Joan.
Tom Anessi wrote
an engrossing tale of his
classes at the Air Force’s
annual captain promotion
program. During that time,
President Kennedy spoke
about the Cuban missile
crisis. The threat of being
in an enemy’s bull’s eye
was something that Tom
always remembered. At the
end of the program, Tom
and his wife started out on
their first cross-country trip.
“California, here we come!”
We welcomed two
new members into the
Writer’s Workshop at this
meeting. Grace Cooper
shared a poignant poem,
“Super Nova” written in
memory of her son. Barbara Hill Hudson read us a
new chapter from her novel,
“Stone Soup.” We look
forward eagerly to hearing
more work from our two
new members.
Our next meeting is
on Thursday, March 20, 11
am in Clubhouse I. Please
bring 10 copies to share with
members.
Comedy and Humor Club
by Al Karr (301-598-5077), [email protected]
ome late-breaking news:
The Comedy and Humor
Club will hold a Saint
Patrick’s party on Tuesday,
March 18 at its regular
meeting at 1:30 pm in
Clubhouse II. Light party
food will be served.
We are planning to
go on two dinner (lunch)
party trips, one on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at Riverside
Center Dinner Theater in
Fredericksburg, VA. The
show is Spamelot, a makeup
for the same show that we
planned for this month at a
different theater that, sadly,
had to cancel. This CAHCsponsored trip in October
will be open to any Leisure
World resident, with an $83
price per person. More on
this later.
Checks should be payable to Comedy and Humor
Club, and sent to our chief
bus-trip honcho, Faye A.
Freedman, at 14 Finsbury
Ct., Silver Spring MD
20906 (phone: 301-5989919). Put your local phone
number on the bottom of
the check.
The other trip will be
earlier, but plans are tentative right now. It will be
The Music Man at the Dutch
Apple Dinner Theater in
Lancaster, Pa., probably in
July. Stay tuned.
Meanwhile, back in
S
our Clubhouse II meeting
room, the “Exercise Room”
(no, not the Fitness Gym—
that’s down the hall), we
have had to cancel several
meetings due to inclement
weather, and that’s no snow
job. We did squeeze in our
regular showing of TV
comedy classics, on the last
Tuesday of February, courtesy of president Sam Hack.
It was clips from visits to
Johnny by animals (fourlegged, this time, including
the one that sat on Johnny’s
head and pooped.)
As for the regular fare
of jokes and joshing, we
finally got back to that on
March 11, starting off with
group singing of that Irish
favorite, Danny Boy. We
met a new member, May
Leiner. Then, parading to
the standup-comedy mike
were Sam, treasurer Sumner
Levin, me, Fred Firnbacher,
program chairwoman Irene
Spector, Gloria Horwitz,
Homer Wehr, Elaine Haas,
Fannie Falk, vice president Mim Parizer, Bob
Gotkin and Roy Rosfeld.
A small sampling of the
hors d’oeuvres of humor
(metaphorically speaking)
that were served:
From Sam: “Your
kids become you. But your
grandkids are perfect. Sumner: A priest asked a rabbi
if he had ever eaten ham,
the rabbi said, he had a
ham sandwich just before
he began rabbinical study.
He asked the priest, “You
ever had sex?” and the priest
said yes, just before he went
into the priesthood. Replied
the rabbi, “Much better than
ham, wasn’t it?” Fred sang a
parody of the Irish favorite,
“Shake hands with your
Uncle Max…”.
Irene: A bride complained that her new spouse
used dirty four-letter words
like “dust, wipe and clean.”
Gloria told of the dumb
blond who spent a lot of
time among the corn stalks
because she heard the Nobel Prize is given someone
who is “outstanding in their
field.” A horseplayer finally
went to church, but his wife
said needs to sing “hallelujah,” said of “Hialeah.”
Elaine: A man served soup
in a restaurant just sat there;
he said to the waiter, “You
taste it.” The waiter said he
didn’t have a spoon, and the
man retorted, “Ah, hah!”
Fannie delivered a poem
about old-time forgetfulness like standing before a
mailbox, with a just-written
letter, but opening it instead.
Mim and Irene sang an
old-folks version of Battle
Hymn of the Republic, ending “as we march bravely
on.” Bob said a brassiere is
for “anyone who has turned
100, or who still calls it a
‘brassiere.’”
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Baby Boomers Club
by Beth Leanza
A
few years ago,
some residents
of LW wanted
to meet more people
closer to their own age.
So they formed the Baby
Boomer club, a social
club. Any resident of
Leisure World is invited
to join us. Our dues are
$5 per year.
Our next meeting is
Saturday, April 5 (not our
regular Sunday night)
at 6 PM in Clubhouse
II. It is a special one – a
potluck supper followed
by music and dancing.
Each month we
show a movie in the
auditorium, stopping
half way for a snack.
We also go out to dinner,
followed by a movie in
a local theater. We have
found some really good
live performances at
Toby’s dinner theater
in Columbia. We bowl
in Gaithersburg each
month, usually the last
Sunday. We Boomers
love to eat, so we almost
always enjoy a meal or
snack either before or
after every activity.
Check out the calendar on the BBCLWMD Web site (you can
Google BBCLWMD or
go to https://sites.google.
com/site/bbclwmd/) for
future events.
Baby Boomers
pretty much have Clubhouse II to themselves
on Sunday nights. We
arrive around 6:30, a
few playing a game on
the Wii. Maybe someone
will bring a board game?
Some Boomers,
who already know how
to play Mahjong, meet
in Clubhouse II every
Wednesday at 7 PM.
On the first week of the
month, they meet on
Tuesday also at 7 PM.
For information contact
Donna Copeland (240433-0391, [email protected]).
If you like to walk,
join one small group that
gets together, meeting
at Clubhouse I lobby
at 5:15 PM each night
Monday to Friday. The
walk is about a mile
and takes about an hour
or less.
Other members of
the BB club meet at 8:30
on Sunday mornings for
longer walks around LW
Blvd. or at an outside location, starting at Arden
Ct. (off SLW Blvd.).
On Fridays, one
member leads longer
walks (1 to 1 1/2 hours) in
nearby parks. March 21:
Berma Road (10801 MacArthur Blvd. Potomac
20854) Meet in the parking lot across from Old
Angler’s Inn at 1:15
PM. March 28: Sligo
Creek Park (1361 Lamberton Dr, Silver Spring,
20902) Meet at the Shalom Grocery Store at
the end of the Kemp
Mill Shopping Center
at 1:15 PM. You can get
complete directions and
other information from
the BBCLWMD Web
Pedestrian Safety
With the start of
Day Light Saving Time
(Sunday, March 9) and
the summer months fast
approaching, we are
reminded to pay special
attention to the numerous
pedestrians within the
community. Walking
is an excellent form of
exercise and many of our
residents have taken up
this pastime. The Security Department reminds
residents and employees
that sidewalks should
be utilized at all times.
Please comply and walk
on the sidewalks–let the
vehicles use the roadways.
Vehicular Traffic
Please Note. Many people in the community are
hearing or sight impaired
while others walk slowly. Please realize these
people are your friends
and neighbors. Remember, Maryland State Law
mandates: “Pedestrians
in a crosswalk, whether
marked or unmarked,
have the right-of-way.”
All pedestrians are
reminded to: 1) Wear
suitable walking shoes
for comfort to prevent
falls. 2) Wear bright
colored clothing when
walking before dawn
and after dusk. 3) Always carry a form of
identification. This identification should include
your name, address, any
medical condition and
the name of a person
to contact in case of an
emergency. 4) When
crossing at all intersections and crosswalks, be
particularly attentive of
vehicular traffic.
site (https://sites.google.
com/site/bbclwmd) unhosted calendar.
For information and
directions, call Dawn
Carlisle (301-598-7098).
Please note that hikes
may be cancelled for
temperatures below 40
degrees, high winds or
high probability of rain
or snow. If bad weather is
predicted, please contact
Dawn by 9 am Friday.
Each person walks
at his or her own pace.
Bring water. Transportation can be arranged.
If you want to meet in
Leisure World as a driver
or passenger, please call
by Thursday evening. Or
meet at the hike location
at 1:15 PM.
Some Baby Boomers walk with the local
AVA clubs for longer
walks, usually three
miles. You can check the
Baby Boomer calendar
for un-hosted events
where some of these AVA
(American Volkssport
Association) walks are
listed. You can find more
information on the Baby
Boomer Web page.
The Baby Boomer
Web page (https://sites.
google.com/site/bbclwmd) has lots of good
information: our minutes
and financial reports are
under Files; we have
some nice pictures in the
Gallery.
Our Activities and
Executive committees
usually meet for one hour
right before the meeting. For more information, call our president,
Mike Schwartz (301438-3849).
Jewish Residents Celebrate Purim
Read all about it – a
beautiful woman braves
death to enchant the king
and save her people from
annihilation! This is the
story of Purim in the Biblical book of Esther. Purim
is a festive holiday that
celebrates the deliverance
of Jews from annihilation
by their enemies in the
ancient Persian Empire.
The account will be read
from a scroll, or Megillah, by Rabbi Gary Fink
after a short service in
Clubhouse II on Sunday,
March 16, starting at 9:15
am. Participants in the
service are encouraged
to wear costumes and use
noisemakers to drown
out the name of Haman,
the leading villain of the
story. Holiday-appropriate refreshments will be
provided by the Golden
Network organization.
When Purim arrives,
can Passover be far behind? Fred Fernbacher
will lead a second Seder
on Tuesday evening, April
15 in the Clubhouse I
Crystal Ballroom. Reservations are due by March
26. Send checks made
out to JRLW of $36 per
JRLW member ($41 for
non-members and $18 for
children under age 12) to
Belle Dreyfuss, 3330 N.
Leisure World Blvd. Apt.
112, Silver Spring, MD
20906. Indicate your main
entrée choices – chicken
or brisket. To reserve a table for eight or 10, include
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by Jonas Weiss
all the names, telephone
numbers and checks in
the same mailing.
On Thursday, March
20 at 2 PM in Clubhouse
I, you can study Torah and
Jewish guilt with Rabbi
Uri Topolosky of the Beth
Joshua Congregation. No
reservations are needed.
Donations for Yiskor, Kiddush, an Oneg, or
general tzedukah should
go to Susan Weiss at 3739
Glen Eagles Drive, Silver
Spring, MD 20906.
Send donations for
the Torah fund or prayer
books to Ellen Zweig,
3210 N. Leisure World
Blvd. Apt. 504, Silver
Spring, MD 20906. The
minimum donation for
these funds is $25.
Pedestrian Crosswalks
A Request from the Security Department
The Security Department receives numerous
complaints about automobiles failing to stop
for pedestrians at crosswalks. Pedestrians must
also do their part by using
sidewalks and marked
crosswalks and not walk
in the street.
There are a number
of residents in the community who are hard-of-hearing, or visually impaired;
others, due to physical
limitations, walk slowly.
Motorists failing to yield
the right-of-way to these
residents show no regard
for the safety of pedestrians. These people are your
friends and neighbors. We
urge that you follow the
mandate in the Maryland
State Driver's Handbook,
which states:
“Pedestrian Rightof-Way. Pedestrians in
a crosswalk, whether
marked or unmarked,
have the Right-of-Way,
except when they enter the
cross-walk at a red light or
against the direction of the
traffic officer.”
When a driver of a
vehicle is approaching a
crosswalk, the driver must
come to a complete stop
when a pedestrian is crossing the roadway on which
the vehicle is traveling. Whenever any vehicle
is stopped at a marked
or unmarked crosswalk
to permit a pedestrian to
cross the roadway, the
driver of any other vehicle
approaching from the rear
shall not overtake and pass
such a stopped vehicle.
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Going It Alone Club News (GIAC)
by Mary Lou Furguson
Good news! The Harrington Casino trip which
was postponed on March 3 due to bad weather has
been re-scheduled for Monday, March 24. All terms
and conditions remain the same, so let’s hope Mother
Nature cooperates this time. There are a few seats still
available on the bus, so call Marguerite Plummer (301871-4663) if you wish to be included or sign up at the
Saturday Night Social in Clubhouse II.
Calling all candidates! Once again it is election
time and less than three months until our annual meeting
in Clubhouse II’s auditorium on June 7. This is a fine
opportunity for members to become more involved in
the planning for future events of our club. New members, do not be shy about coming forward if you would
like some input and can attend one meeting a month
which usually lasts just under an hour. We welcome
fresh ideas from everyone and being on the board is
the way to help get things done. This year we need
candidates for secretary, treasurer, vice-president and
program director. Terms are for two years. The current
president has agreed to continue for a second term, but
nominations are still open for that position. Do not be
surprised if you get a phone call or are approached by
a member asking you to be on the ballot. We must fill
these positions and the election slate must be ready
the first week in April. (Don’t you wish our national
elections were this short?)
Our Nominating Committee is chaired by Pat
Connelly (301-598-9369). Let’s hear from you!
As many of you already know, our popular Travel
Director Ruth Wallis will be moving to Columbia soon.
After 14 years of planning and supervising our trips,
she has become an expert and will be sorely missed.
She has shared much of her sources and secrets with
the Travel Committee currently planning the future.
More news on this subject to come.
Safety is a Priority
A Message from Security
The safety and protection of our residents
is always a primary concern at Leisure World.
Management is currently
reviewing our safety pro-
cedures and offers the following suggestions.
Each resident should
provide a current entry
door key for their unit
to Security, to be kept at
our main gate. All keys
are specially coded and
locked in a cabinet, safe
and secured. A special
chart is required to identify to which unit the key
Notification to Security of Expected Visitors
The Security
Department would
appreciate your assistance
in easing the entry of your
guests into the community.
Residents are reminded to
contact the Main Gate
when expecting guests.
All guests must have
authorization from a
resident or a valid guest
pass to gain entry.
If you are expecting
more than five guests
at any one time, please
fill out the form titled
“Notification of Guests/
Vi s i t o r s E x p e c t e d ”
available from the
Security Office in the
Administration Building.
This notification will help
to alleviate any possible
delays at the gate.
belongs. Therefore, a lost
key would not be identifiable by anyone other than
Leisure World Security
personnel.
Permission to enter
the unit in your absence
is also very important! In
an emergency, it could
save further damage from
occurring. Let us say that
a resident is away and a
neighbor notices water
coming from that unit
into theirs. There may
be a leaking toilet, a sink
overflowing, a condensate
line back up or any one of
many other scenarios. If
a key is at the main gate
and we have permission to
enter, then valuable time
is saved that could prevent
a real disaster.
What if you are in
distress and have called
for assistance, but the
front door is locked and
you are unable to reach
it? Without a key, the door
or lock may need to be
broken to get to you. If
on file at security, the key
can be brought to your unit
saving time, money and
maybe your life. Help us
protect you!
If your unit has a
storm door, do not lock
it. The storm door would
have to be broken before
getting to the door your
key opens, generating
more cost to you. Also,
locking your storm door
could create a problem
in the event of a fire. Any
delay in getting in or out of
your unit in an emergency
situation could become
critical.
Please help us protect you by following
these simple suggestions.
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Peripheral Neuropathy Group of Leisure World
by Herb Fine, 1-240-669-7908, [email protected]
I have requested that each one of us write our own
stories regarding the initial onset of PN and what was
done for them as to medical treatment and ultimate ability
to perform. I have volunteered to prepare my reaction to
the immediate pain, and the ability to partially function
over the course of five years from onset to the present.
Every presentation will be forwarded to the Peripheral
Neuropathy Association in New York and the Foundation
for Peripheral Neuropathy. Please let me help you in your
programming.
“I have been a member of the Leisure World Neu‑
ropathy Group since its inception five years ago. Thanks
to the leadership of Mr. Herb Fine, he has assembled a
monthly support group that has given many with this
“orphan” disease a place to learn and live with Peripheral
Neuropath. I say orphan as it is not quite understood by
medical professionals. It is the little monster that lives
under the porch that has really no wide spread attention.
That is—until you are afflicted by this condition. Let me
tell you it is no fun, but we learn to live with it. Until some
day the numbness, the sharp jabs in our toes and feet and
to our hands. I joined the group from an announcement in
the local Gazette shortly after I was diagnosed with PN.
At my then age of 53, I could not believe why at this age
my tippy toes felt numb. I went through the usual tests
with specialists; but frankly, they offered no base for edu‑
cation nor, frankly, any sympathy to my PN, ‘new found
friend’ as I called it. The doctors I saw offered nothing of
any kind and they are supposedly paid professionals. In
the 21st century, we can invent 3D printers but nothing
I know can cure. However, I live with my pain. There is
something wrong with that focus of science. That is why
it has been an oasis of great ideas and education at the
Leisure World Neuropathy Group.
“At age 58, I am the youngest group member; I feel
this will inflict many in the baby boomer generation and
the time to address it professionally and through science
is NOW! Herb has had many top visitor speakers talk with
our group. I have learned tons more from some “Doctors”
who he provided during that time, and it is because Herb
cares. Because he is also afflicted with this problem. At 90
plus years of age, Herb has been an inspiration of support
and my hat is off to this gentleman.
“I hope and pray my affliction does not progress as
I age and may become wheelchair bound. I do take high
blood pressure meds that also have been linked to PN.
That could be an area for research.
“In conclusion, I want to stress that the disease is
rampant and can happen at any age. There are many support
groups but as of this date there is no major progress. I hope
that strength will come with numbers as this bewitching
problem finds others. Thank you, Herb.
“P.S. Unfortunately, neuropathy is not even in my
spell check; “no similar words found” it says. That alone
is a sad commentary. James Cavender”
On March 16, Laurie J. Buonaccorsi, the pharmacist
at Leisure World will apprise us of the medications you and
I are using to help us retain our sanity. Pam Schlemon, the
president of the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy will
be here on April 20. Dr. Quoc Anh Thai, a neurosurgeon
who operates at the Suburban Hospital and has privileges
at Johns Hopkins Hospital, will speak on May 18 and Dr.
Avram Weinberg on June 15.
Our next meeting is Sunday, March 16 at 2 PM in
Clubhouse I.
How Is You Driving Health? A Self-Awareness
Checklist & Tips to Help You Drive Safely Longer
A product promoting Safe mobility for Life from the Maryland Research Consortium for older drivers
Vision
Good driving health
begins with good vision.
With declining vision,
your responses to signals,
signs, and changing traffic
conditions become slower,
increasing your crash risk.
Warning Signs
You have problems
reading highway or street
signs, or recognizing some‑
one you know across the
street.
You have trouble see‑
ing lane lines and other
pavement markings; curbs
and medians; and other
vehicles and pedestrians,
especially at dawn or dusk,
and at night.
You are experiencing
more discomfort from the
glare of oncoming head‑
lights at night.
Tips
Make sure your cor‑
rective lenses have a current
prescription, and always
wear them. If you lose or
break your glasses, do not
rely on an old pair; replace
them right away with your
new prescription.
Do not wear sunglass‑
es or tinted lenses at night.
This reduces the amount of
light that reaches your eyes,
and makes driving much
more hazardous.
Keep your windshield
and headlights clean, and
make sure your headlight
aim is checked when your
vehicle is inspected.
Sit high enough in
your seat so that you can
see the road within 10 feet
in front of your car. This
will make a big difference
in reducing the amount
of glare you experience
from opposing headlights
at night. Use a cushion if
your car seats do not have
vertical adjustment.
People age 61 and old‑
er should see an optometrist
or ophthalmologist every
year to check for cataracts,
glaucoma, macular degen‑
eration, diabetic retinopa‑
thy and other conditions for
which seniors are at greater
risk as they grow.
Physical Fitness
Diminished strength,
flexibility, and coordination
can have a major impact on
your ability to control your
vehicle in a safe mariner.
Warning Signs
You have trouble
looking over your shoulder
to change lanes, or looking
left and right to check traffic
at intersections.
You have trouble
moving your foot from the
gas to the brake pedal, or
turning the steering wheel.
You have fallen down
to the floor or ground ‑ not
counting a trip or stumble
‑ once or more in the previ‑
ous year.
You walk less than one
block per day.
You cannot raise your
arms above your shoulders.
You feel pain in your
knees, legs, or ankles when
going up or down a flight of
stairs (10 steps).
Tips
With your doctor’s ap‑
proval, do some stretching
exercises and start a walk‑
ing program. Walk around
the block or in a shopping
mall. Also, check your lo‑
cal health clubs, YMCAs,
senior centers, community
colleges, and hospitals for
fitness programs geared to
the needs of seniors.
Get examined by a
podiatrist if you have pain
or swelling in your feet. If
you have pain or stiffness
in your arms, legs or neck,
your doctor may prescribe
medication and/or physical
therapy.
An occupational ther‑
apist or a certified driving
rehabilitation specialist
may be able to prescribe
special equipment for your
car to make it easier to steer
and to use your pedals.
Eliminate your driv‑
er’s side blind spot by
re‑aiming your mirror. First,
lean your head against the
window, then adjust your
mirror outward so that when
you look at the inside edge
you can barely see the side
of your car. If you use a
wide-angle mirror, get lots
of practice judging dis‑
tances to other cars before
using it in traffic.
Attention and Reaction
Time
Driving often requires
quick reactions to safety
threats. As we grow older,
it becomes more difficult to
divide attention and to make
rapid responses.
Warning Signs
You feel overwhelmed
by all of the signs, signals,
markings, pedestrians and
other vehicles that you
must pay attention to at
intersections.
Gaps in traffic are
harder to judge, making it
more difficult to turn left
at intersections or to merge
with traffic when turning
right.
You take medications
that make you drowsy.
You often get lost or
become disoriented.
You are not confident
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Tax Tips for Chess
Historically, taxes were collected even before money
was invented. In ancient Egypt, for example, one-fifth
of the crops were to be given to Pharaoh. In later years,
serfs paid landlords with crops for the land they farmed
or with their physical labor.
When income tax was introduced in the United
States about 100 years ago, tax rates ranged from one
percent on income exceeding $3,000 to seven percent on
incomes exceeding $500,000. Since then U.S. tax rates
have increased substantially and the tax code has grown
phenomenally. In fact, the U.S. tax code is now about five
times larger than the Bible in terms of word count (3.8
million vs. 0.77 million). It seems almost sacreligious.
A non-governmental organization reports that since
2001, Congress has made almost 5,000 changes to U.S.
tax law. Because income tax is so complex and change‑
able, almost 60 percent of filers pay someone to prepare
their tax returns and another 30 percent use commercial
software for assistance.
According to one estimate, businesses and individu‑
als spend more than six billion hours a year to meet tax
requirements, the equivalent of three million people work‑
ing full-time annually. (Who says we do not know how to
create jobs? The system is ripe for reform, but do we want
by Bernie Ascher
to set off another round of layoffs and unemployment?)
State governments levy taxes on income (with a
few exceptions), but also levy taxes on sales of products.
Thus, earnings from chess could be taxed and the sale
of a chess set could be taxed. However, in all recorded
history, it appears that there has never been a specific tax
on playing chess.
If you have earnings from chess tournaments, you
can take one of several approaches. You could make the
acquaintance of a Swiss financier whose bank must abide
by the bank secrecy laws of Switzerland. You could visit
a Caribbean island with lots of sunshine and very low tax
rates. Or you could pay the U.S. tax, making sure to deduct
losses and the expenses related to chess winnings, such
as tournament entry fees, costs of training, transportation,
publications, and the cost of tax preparation.
Residents of Leisure World play chess tax-free. We
do not play for money, just for the pleasure of the game
and the intellectual challenge. An example is the game
shown in the diagram on this page. In this game, White
is losing, but still may have a chance. Black has just
moved the Queen to d3, offering to trade Queens. What
is White’s best move?
While you are mulling that over, remember that the
How Is You Driving Health?
that you can handle the
demands of high speeds or
heavy traffic volumes.
You are slower in rec‑
ognizing cars coming out
of driveways or side streets
or realizing that another
car has slowed or stopped
ahead of you.
Tips
Plan your route. Drive
where you are familiar with
the road conditions and traf‑
fic patterns.
Drive during the day,
and avoid rush hours.
A passenger can serve
as a “second pair of eyes.”
But do not get distracted in
conversation!
When approaching
intersections, remember
to stay alert for cars and
pedestrians entering from
the side unexpectedly.
Leave enough dis‑
tance between you and
the car ahead to react to a
sudden stop, but understand
that too large a gap will in‑
vite others to cut in front of
you in heavy traffic. A gap
of three seconds or more
is most desirable, condi‑
tions permitting. Look for
a tree, sign, etc. When the
car ahead of you passes this
point count “1001, 1002,
1003.” If you can count to
1003 by the time you get to
the same point, this equals
a three‑second gap.
Do Not Ignore the
Warning Signs.
Has this happened
to you?
A friend or family
member has expressed
concern about your driving.
You sometimes get
lost while driving on routes
that were once familiar.
You have been pulled
over by a police officer
and warned of poor driv‑
ing behavior, regardless of
whether or not you received
a ticket.
You have had several
moving violations, near
misses, or actual crashes in
the past three years.
Your doctor or other
health care giver has ad‑
vised you to restrict or stop
driving.
Listen to what people
tell you who know you best
and care the most about you.
Discuss driving with
your doctor—he/she can
evaluate the interactions
and side effects of all the
medications you may be
taking.
Refresh your knowl‑
edge of safe driving prac‑
tices and learn about new
traffic control and roadway
design features through a
mature driver class.
Begin planning for
alternative ways of meeting
your mobility needs. Now
is the time to learn about
mobility options in your
community. Try them out;
see what works best for you.
Self Awareness: The Key
to Safe Driving
While we all want to
keep driving for as long we
can, none of us wants to be
a threat to ourselves or to
others because we are no
longer able to drive safely. A
leading cause of accidental
death among older persons
is automobile crashes.
It is important to re‑
member that most seniors
are capable and have a
lifetime of valuable driv‑
ing experience. Decisions
about a person’s ability to
drive should never be based
on age alone.
Fortunately, most se‑
niors take appropriate steps
when they detect a problem
with their driving. But it is
not always obvious when a
general health problem, vi‑
sion problem or a side effect
of medications will lead to
a driving impairment.
Self awareness is the
key. People who can ac‑
curately assess their fitness
to drive can adjust their
driving habits, and stay
safe on the road. They will
retain the personal mobility
that comes with driving,
while limiting the risks to
themselves and to others.
This brochure can
increase your awareness
about different problems
that lead to unsafe driving.
It also gives you tips to
help keep you behind the
wheel. For more informa‑
tion, contact:
To find a driver reha‑
bilitation specialist in your
area:
Association of
Driver Educators for the
Disabled - (608) 884‑8833
Maryland Board of
Occupational Therapy
Practice - (410) 764‑4728
To find a mature driver
education class in your area:
AARP/55‑Alive - (toll
free) 1‑888‑AARP‑NOW
(1‑888‑227‑7669)
AAA Safe Driving for
Mature Drivers - Call your
local AAA club for avail‑
ability of classes.
For information about
benefits & services for older
persons provided by the
Agency on Aging in your
area: Senior Information
& Assistance Programs –
(toll free) 1‑800‑AGE‑DI‑
AL (1‑800‑243‑3425);
TTY‑410‑767‑1083
Chess Club meets at Clubhouse II between 1 and 4 PM
on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Membership is free;
hence no taxes and no tax deductions. Beginners and
“rusty” players are welcome. For further information, call
club President Bernie Ascher (301-598-8577) or Activities
Chairman Pat Leanza (301-598-4569).
Answer: White made a fatal mistake in this game.
He did not trade Queens. He used the Queen to capture
Black’s Pawn on b7, threatening Black’s Rook on a6.
This allowed Black to move his Queen to h3, checking
the King. White moved the King to g1. Black then moved
the Rook from d8 to d2. White captured Black’s Rook
at a6, but was then checkmated by Black’s Queen at h2.
White should have traded Queens or moved to a defensive
position at f4 or g2.
So, do not wait for income equality! Do not wait
for tax simplification! Do not wait for tax elimination!
Play chess now!
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Friends and Tributes
by Ken McMahill, LW Chorale
The Leisure World
Chorale was honored
to participate in the annual celebration of Martin
Luther King, Jr.’s birth.
The celebration, held at
the Leisure World InterFaith Chapel on Jan. 20,
was sponsored by Leisure
World Association for
African American Culture. We sang, “Think on
Me,” a thoughtful hymn
asking that we remember
that our Savior is there to
help and console us. We
also performed, “Distant
Land,” a prayer for freedom. It was composed by
John Rutter shortly after
the fall of the Berlin Wall
in the hope that war will
end, and the world will be
at peace. We joined with
the Salone Clary Chorale
in the musical tribute. The
chorale performed, “In
Bright Mansions Above”
and “Great Day,” two
beautifully sung spirituals. A special tribute is
due Helen Mays-Jackson,
LWAAAC president, for
the evident hard work
and excellent planning
that made this a special
day of celebration. Also,
kudos and many thanks
are due Dr. Ramonia Lee,
the chapel’s minister for
Congregational Life. Dr.
Lee and the chapel staff
were key to the success
of this memorial.
It is always our
pleasure to visit with
old friends and entertain
them. And so we did,
performing for the Kiwanis Club on Dec. 20,
our last show in 2013.
The show was themed for
Christmas – we performed
such favorites as” Carol
of the Bells,” “Christmas
Song,” “Do You Hear
What I Hear,” “Fum Fum
Fum” and “Have Yourself
a Merry Little Christmas.”
We also sang tributes to
other ethnic celebrations,
“African Noel” and “Oh,
Hannukah.” Nancy Marchone and Phil Soriano
treated us with a duet,
“Lovers on Christmas
Eve,” from the play “I
Love My Wife.” Our
director, Connie Graber,
delivered a moving performance of “Mary Did
You Know,” a beautiful
melody predicting the
miracles to come after the
birth of the baby Jesus.
We performed for
dear, good friends who
reside in the Bedford
Court Independent Living
facility on Feb. 12. Our
presentation included a
variety of songs ranging
in style from spiritual to
pop. “River in Judea” and
“Ride the Chariot” are
classic spiritual songs we
always enjoy presenting.
Julie Repeta performed
masterfully as the lead-
ing soprano for “Ride the
Chariot.” “River in Judea”
is a haunting spiritual that
promises salvation when
we arrive at the shores
of reconciliation. On a
lighter note, we sang,
“Music, Music, Music,”
a playful rendition of the
old favorite song, “Put
Another Nickel In.” The
presentation was spiced
by a Charleston dance
routine performed by
Nancy Marchand, Dee
Smiley and Phil Soriano.
We presented, “The Music
Man,” a selection of songs
from the popular musical
of the same name. A select group of our chorale
ladies performed, “Lollipop,” the always popular,
playful song released in
1958. Many thanks to the
Lovely Lollipop Ladies
Jo Bianchi, Joan Bowar,
Gerry Kaufman, Sandy
McLuskey, Dee Smiley
and Carol Smith. Not to be
outdone, Phil Soriano and
Julie Repeta performed,
“Inch Worm,” a song of
the 50s that has become
a tool for teaching mathematics to youngsters.
The folks at Bedford
Court sang along with us
tunes including, “Yes Sir,
That’s My Baby,” “By
the Light of the Silvery
Moon,” ”Pretty Baby” and
“A Bushel and a Peck.”
Bill Strahan, a Leisure
World Chorale alumnus,
added his booming bass
voice to the festivities.
None of our performances would be nearly
as successful as they are
without the hard work of
our sterling director, Connie Graber, or our splendiferous accompanist,
Elaine O’Leary. Their
tireless planning and polished choreography truly
enrich our performances.
Our singing schedule
for the rest of the year
will feature visits to local
homes and recreational
centers. We will perform
at Genesis Health Care on
March 20, Holiday Park
Senior Center on April
9, Aspenwood Assisted
Living on May 14 and
Mid County Recreational
Center on June 2.
An organization is
only as good as its members, of course. We seek
enthusiastic singers who
come for the sheer exhilaration of sharing the joy of
music. We need especially
tenors and basses. Besides
the other benefits, you will
enjoy our camaraderie and
the sheer satisfaction from
giving outstanding singing performances.
For information
about joining, please
contact either Kathleen
Kerwin (301-460-6050,
kathleen1939@hotmail.
com) or Phoebe Clarke
(240-221-3863).
Shredding Availability
Consumer fraud and
identity theft are becoming an epidemic in our society. Therefore, management has contracted with
the Shred-It Company to
provide residents with a
safe and secure manner
by which they may have
their personal documents
destroyed. This service is
available on site, free of
charge, on a regular basis.
Secure, locked
consoles are located in
the lobbies of the Administration Building, both
clubhouses and PPD.
The consoles, which are
three feet high and 20
inches wide, have a 1-1/2
inch slot that is capable of
accepting up to 400 pieces
of paper at a time. Once
papers are deposited in
the console, they fall into
a blue bag, which cannot
be removed except by
unlocking the console.
No one will see or touch
your documents after
they have been placed
in the locked shredding
container. Twice a week,
a Shred-It representative
picks up the blue bags
from inside the consoles,
seals them and transports
them to a mobile shredding truck in the Leisure
World parking lot. The
bags are emptied behind
a locked security screen
into a shredding hopper,
which shreds everything
into fine confetti.
Please note that
staples, paper clips, and
binder clips do not need
to be removed. However,
please do not bring items
that go in your regular
recycling, such as envelopes, newspapers and
magazines.
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Leisure World Golf Club
by Rita Molyneaux
Alex Says – As a result of the decision made
by the Board of Governors of our L.W. Golf Club, a
new system for signing up for scheduled events has
been adopted. A new bulletin board has been posted
in the golf shop. All groups—9-Holers, 18 Hole
Ladies, Men and MISGA—will use this board to
sign up for tournaments. Additionally, there will be
a new computer for posting scores in the golf shop.
Two posting sites will help with two problems. Two
computers will make it easier to post after a shotgun
and, for those who are still not comfortable with the
posting system, Golf Shop personnel can assist those
who want some help posting a score.
Membership signups are going well considering
we have only been open eight days in 2014. It is hard
to believe, but score posting begins on March 15.
Meetings: Golf and Greens Committee, Tuesday,
March 18, 9 am and Golf Club board of governors,
Tuesday March 18, 4 PM. Both meetings will be
in the Golf Lounge and are open to the public and,
especially, to golfers.
Can you name that golfer?! Steve Eubanks, a
New York Times bestselling author and columnist,
describes some golfer types that annoy and amuse
us, and supply us with some good golf stories. How
many of the following can you put a face to?
Delusional Guy – Defining characteristics: Forces group to wait on every par 5 because
he is convinced he can get home in two. Usually
gets there in four. Favorite expression: “If I really
catch it, I can get there.” Oblivious Guy – Defining
characteristics: So preoccupied with his own game
never looks for anyone else’s ball. When driving a
cart, always blows past your ball and heads directly
to his. Favorite expression: “But enough about me.
What do you think of my swing?” The Plumb Bobber – Defining characteristics: The only guy in the
group not to notice the foursome behind yelling from
the fairway as he lines up his putt for double from
every angle imaginable. Favorite expression: “Son of
a gun, I actually think it goes both ways!” Yardage
Book Guy – Defining characteristics: Has to walk
off every blade of grass before hitting. After contemplating whether a shot is 176 yards or 178, ends
The L.W. Lions Club Hosts Dinner for the First
Responders on President’s Day
by Norma Flaherty
The first responders from Montgomery County
Fire Station 25 enjoyed dinner and also we enjoyed
a presentation by Lieutenant Masters, a member of
the squad, who gave general safety tips and measures
to prevent fires while cooking. He stressed the use
of safety devices, such as canes and walkers and
advised us to walk a few extra steps to the leveled
off areas on the curb. Lt. Masters said that they had
10,000 calls to Leisure World last year. Their station
has 12 on duty at all times: nine fire fighters, two
paramedics and one battalion chief.
The File of Life was available to us and he asked
that it be kept up to date. It is available at the MedStar pharmacy located in the medical center. up hitting it 150. Favorite expression: “I can’t decide
if it’s a hard 7 or a soft 6.” The Over-Celebrater –
Defining characteristics: Treats every holed three
footer as if just won the Masters. Has sent multiple
playing partners home early thanks to overzealous
chest bumping. Favorite expression: “Yes SIR!” Mr.
Magoo – Defining characteristics: The absent-minded
member of your group who leaves an assortment
of wedges, towels and club head covers scattered
throughout the course. Favorite expression: “Doggone
it, where did I leave my 5/6?” The Vanity Handicapper – Defining characteristics: Self-proclaimed “12”
who has trouble breaking 100. Favorite expression: “I
don’t know what’s going on with my swing!” The
Raker – Defining characteristics: Shamelessly gives
himself any putt within earshot of the cup, regardless
of what’s on the line. Favorite expression: “I’ll just
get this out of the way…” Rangefinder Guy – Defining characteristics: Overly reliant on his yardage
device, to the extent that he can’t fathom anyone
navigating a course without it. Favorite expression: “Wait! I’ll give you the exact number.” The
Sulker – Defining characteristics: Even on the most
beautiful days, a series of bad swings causes him to
withdraw into his own cloud of misery. Will go holes
on end without communicating with the rest of the
group. Favorite expression: “(Inaudible mumbling
to self).” Overactive Bladder Guy – Defining characteristics: Only catches fragments of conversations
because he’s endlessly B-lining into woods. Favorite
expression: “Wow, guess I had too much iced tea!”
The Fidgeter – Defining characteristics: Picks the
most inopportune moments for ripping Velcro of his
glove, opening a bag of potato chips or trying to jam
his irons back into his bag. Favorite expression: “My
bad. Did that bother you?”
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Leisure World Association for African American Culture
President Barak Obama Recognizes Women’s History Month • by Ernestine Watts Taylor, Public Relations chair
The Leisure World Association for African
American Culture (LWAAAC) will host a Women’s
History Month luncheon on Thursday, March 20
at 11:30 am in the Cascade Bistro in Clubhouse I.
Mrs. Willie M. King is the guest lecturer on,
“Women in the Civil Rights Movement.” Mrs. King
(no relation to Dr. King) worked for the Southern
Christian Leadership Conference under the leadership of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as a
member of his executive staff from 1962-66. She
performed a variety of administrative duties, which
included traveling with Dr. King. During the Direct
Action Protest Movement, while Dr. King was in
the Birmingham, Ala. jail, a letter that was written
from newspaper edges, table napkins, toilet paper
and whatever writing materials Dr. King could find,
was smuggled out to an aide. Mrs. King transcribed
and typed the notes that would later become the
famous “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” Her prior speaking engagements include the
Senate Judiciary Committee, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, U.S. Department of
Energy, “Larry King Live”(CNN), Howard University (Student Campus Ministries) and the District
of Columbia Baptist Convention Ministries Group.
Tickets are $20 and are on sale in the E&R
office, Clubhouse I. Seating is limited, so purchase
early. All are welcome.
Save These Dates. The next Executive
Board meeting is Tuesday, April 1 at 4 PM in
Clubhouse II. All LWAAAC members and potential
members are invited to attend. Game Night – Thursday April 17 from 4-7 PM, Clubhouse I. General
Membership Meeting and Election Night to be
held on Wednesday, June 25 at 6 PM in Clubhouse
I. Annual Picnic – Saturday, June 28 at 2-5 PM on
the Lanai, Clubhouse I. The cost is $15. Invite your
family and friends.
Following is a proclamation from The White
House, Office of the Press Secretary:
Presidential Proclamation -- Women’s History
Month, 2014
By the President of the United States of America a Proclamation “Throughout our nation’s history, American
women have led movements for social and economic
justice, made groundbreaking scientific discoveries,
enriched our culture with stunning works of art and
literature, and charted bold directions in our foreign
policy. They have served our country with valor,
from the battlefields of the Revolutionary War to
the deserts of Iraq and mountains of Afghanistan.
During Women’s History Month, we recognize the
victories, struggles, and stories of the women who
have made our country what it is today. “This month, we are reminded that even in
America, freedom and justice have never come
easily. As part of a centuries-old and ever-evolving
movement, countless women have put their shoulder
to the wheel of progress -- activists who gathered
at Seneca Falls and gave expression to a righteous
cause; trailblazers who defied convention and shattered glass ceilings; millions who claimed control of
their own bodies, voices, and lives. Together, they
have pushed our Nation toward equality, liberation,
and acceptance of women’s right -- not only to
choose their own destinies -- but also to shape the
futures of peoples and nations. “Through the grit and sacrifice of generations,
American women and girls have gained greater opportunities and more representation than ever before.
Yet they continue to face workplace discrimination, a
higher risk of sexual assault, and an earnings gap that
will cost the average woman hundreds of thousands
of dollars over the course of her working lifetime. “As women fight for their seats at the head of
the table, my Administration offers our unwavering
support. The first bill I signed as president was the
Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which made it easier
for women to challenge pay discrimination. Under
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the Affordable Care Act, we banned insurance companies from charging women more because of their
gender, and we continue to defend this law against
those who would let women’s bosses influence
their health care decisions. Last year, recognizing
a storied history of patriotic and courageous service
in our Armed Forces, the United States military
opened ground combat units to women in uniform.
We are also encouraging more girls to explore their
passions for science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics and taking action to create economic
opportunities for women across the globe. Last fall,
we finalized a rule to extend overtime and minimum
wage protections to homecare workers, 90 percent
of whom are women. And this January, I launched
a White House task force to protect students from
sexual assault. “As we honor the many women who have
shaped our history, let us also celebrate those who
make progress in our time. Let us remember that
when women succeed, America succeeds. And from
Wall Street to Main Street, in the White House and
on Capitol Hill -- let us put our Nation on the path
to success. “Now, therefore, I, Barack Obama, president of
the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of
the United States, do hereby proclaim March 2014 as
Women’s History Month. I call upon all Americans
to observe this month and to celebrate International
Women’s Day on March 8, 2014, with appropriate
programs, ceremonies, and activities. I also invite
all Americans to visit www.WomensHistoryMonth.
gov to learn more about the generations of women
who have left enduring imprints on our history. “In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my
hand this first day of March, in the year of our Lord
two thousand fourteen, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the two hundred and
thirty-eighth.” Barack Obama Winter 2014
in Leisure World
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“JustUs” (Justice: giving voice to all residents)
The “JustUs” mission is to improve the quality of life for all Leisure World residents
by s.l.katzman, co-convenor
Grade “A” Certified: R-E-S-P-E-C-T, Truthfulness
and Advocacy
As more and more residents seek to understand
their legal rights under the prevailing state of Maryland Homeowners Association Act, a flood of awareness is arising within the Leisure World of Maryland
population. Simply by virtue of being a community
member, each deserves “A Seat @ The Table.” Each
is entitled to respect, expressed truthfulness, ethics,
and advocacy by those representing us. Unless there
is a valid and comprehensive reason, the answer by
“volunteer” governance and paid management staff should be “yes.”
The Problem:
Many times has the mantra “that’s the way we do
it” been uttered by members of the multi-faceted levels
of Leisure World governance. Historically displaying
the attitude that by rebuffing the “little old lady,” she
will just go away and not be heard from again, those
afraid to pursue their inquiry or complaint, lend credence to that method of operation. Many board of
director “elected volunteers” are of the opinion that
the overall resident sensibility is: “as long as the lights,
tv, water, AC and heat turn on and they don’t raise our
fees, don’t bother me do as you please.”
We have received emails and had many conversations with residents expressing their dismay, frustration
and fear at the way in which they are treated when
presenting their opinions and concerns before their
mutual BOD. Many report examples of disrespect,
attempts by “volunteer” board members to have them
silenced while speaking their concerns, and avoidance
or refusal to answer their concerns. Some residents
express feeling an air of intimidation, causing them
to “back off,” hence being unable to obtain a satisfactorily resolution.
Documented on YouTube.com is an extraordinary
example of embarrassingly unprofessional conduct
displayed last year by the members of the Leisure World
board of directors. Upon being recognized to speak,
a resident made his plea that use of lethal means for
population control of deer on our premises be forever
stricken from Leisure World of Maryland. When suggesting those who would vote to allow such carnage
should bring their children and grandchildren to witness
the legacy they would impose upon Leisure World of
Maryland, the resident was loudly greeted with loud
boos, usually heard only in the British House of Commons. The gentleman accurately responded, “You are
all acting like children.”
Unlike the majority
of examples where little
attention is paid to what
the resident says, at least
he evoked a response
rather than being merely
considered “a voice in the
wind.” Being an “elected/
selected volunteer” is no
excuse for bad behavior
and certainly does not
preclude the display of
dignity and respect towards those whom they
are seated to represent.
Perhaps at the root
of the problem, is a silent
“sin of omission” within
this community system
of governance, that being the failure to require
that all board members
have the necessary prerequisite knowledge and
certification before acting
in a fiduciary capacity. By
example, and most likely
due to the large number
of senior citizens, Florida
has legally mandated
“Board Member Education Certification.” Each
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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.
“elected or appointed board member is required to
take an approved educational curriculum once elected
to qualify for board service.” Any director failing to
do so is “suspended from service on the board until
he or she complies.”
In his 2012 presentation to the Montgomery
County Commissioners of the Commission on Common Ownership Communities (CCOC) Maryland
Homeowners Association First Vice-President Rand
H. Fishbein, Ph.D stated, “The Education Imperative:
At the heart of the problem is the fact that many, if not
most, residents elected to association boards come to
the job without any fundamental understanding of best
practices or even the requirements of their community’s
own governing documents. While Americans expect
that everyone from doctors to attorneys and engineers
to plumbers will undergo extensive training and certification before being initiated into their respective
professions or trades, there are no such requirements
when it comes to administering common ownership
communities, whose assets may run into the tens of
millions of dollars.” Fishbein said. “they shoulder a
fiduciary responsibility to manage their communities
in conformance with their governing documents and in
compliance with applicable state and local laws. When
board members are unschooled in the hierarchy of
these codes and the nuances they embody, the stage
is often set for conflict.”
Solution:
Each mutual adopt rules that within 30 days after
being elected or appointed to a board of directors, each
member must certify that they have studied the Mutual
Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Rules and Policies,
and the State of Maryland Homeowners Association
Act. Certification should contain a signed Code of
Ethics and a pledge to “faithfully discharge their fiduciary responsibility to the Mutual owners/members.”
Uncertified directors should not be able to vote on any
matter of fiduciary interest. Should there be a failure
to do so, the BOD member would be suspended from
the board until completion of the requirement.
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Larry’s Law of Total Tricks - A Useful Bridge Estimation
by Mike Stoller ([email protected])
In our last column, we asked you what you would
do after East opens 1♠ and your pard overcalls 2 ♥,
with neither side vulnerable. We made it extra tough
for you because a nasty West jumps to 4 ♠ (alerted
as probably having five trumps and a generally weak
hand). So what is your call, holding ♠K43, ♥ Q65432,
♦ 6, ♣ T98? Although most of us would cautiously pass
this junky 5 HCP hand (that ♠ K is probably worth
nothing on offense), the correct answer is to bid on to
5♥*, even if we get doubled. This column will try to
explain the logic behind this safe bid.
Perhaps you have heard some confusing mumbojumbo about Larry Cohen’s “Law of Total Tricks;”
perhaps you have been recently chided by a partner
who said something like, “Pard, you knew from the
bidding that we had 9 total ♠, so you should have bid 3
♠ over their 3 ♥ bid, since 9 total tricks were available
for us.” Was that pard correct? Let’s find out. First let’s
look at this artificial layout:
You
Pard
♠KJ9xx
xxxxx
♥Axx
xxx
♦Ax
xx
♣xxx
Axx
I have labeled this as artificial because I have put the
three remaining ♠ (AQT) directly behind your KJ, so
you will have to lose 3 ♠ tricks, 2 ♥, 1 ♦, and 2 ♣ on this
horrible mirror image hand if your opponents defend
accurately. That leaves only five tricks for you--with
a combined 10 trumps and all three side aces! So is
Larry’s Law (he actually attributes it to an earliercentury French mathematician) a fraud? Not so fast!
Larry would say that the above layout represents only
partial (just two of the four hands involved) tricks. Do
not blame Larry if you had expected to make 10 tricks
in ♠ but only made five.
So Larry’s Law—which (amazingly) works regardless of HCPts., distribution (useful trump length
and singletons, etc.), and positioning (who sits behind
whom)— needs to look at all four hands to be correctly applied. Further, it requires attentive players
who listen to the bidding, take the proper inferences,
and truly understand duplicate bridge scoring. Here
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are four appropriate hands:
♠ KJ9xx
♥xxx
♦xxx
♣xx
♠ xx
AQT
♥AQJxx
KTx
♦KJx
xxx
♣ AQT
9xxx
♠xxx
♥xx
♦AQT9
♣ KJxx
This is again an artificial layout, but bear with us for
a really cool demonstration. If N/S is allowed to play
in a ♠ contract, they would make only 2 ♠ tricks, 0 ♥
tricks, the ♦A and perhaps one left-over ♦ trick, and
0 ♣ tricks against perfect defense: East would lead a
♣, W would return a ♠, E would lead another ♣, W
another ♠, E cashes third trump and leads a ♦, etc.
But hold on, you correctly say. With their measly
combined 14 HCP, they would never be allowed to
play 2-or-3 ♠. We would always outbid them in ♥ and
probably end up playing 4 ♥. As the cards lay, we
would actually make 12 tricks, winning every finesse
and losing only to the ♦A!
“Precisely!” says Mr. Larry Cohen, who has been
secretly observing. “So my law actually works, since
N/S had 8 total ♠, and E/W had 8 total ♥. 8+8= 16.
That is the amount of total tricks available for this
hand. And you have just admitted that as-the-cards-lie,
N/S can take only four of those while E/W can take
12. 4+12 also =16! Voila!”
Not so fast, Larry, says our skeptical Leisure
World audience. You have rigged the cards totally in
favor of the E/W hands to prove your point. O.K. so
let’s reverse the E/W hands: We are now looking at the
same hands and the same 16 total (♥ vs. ♠) trumps:
♠ KJ9xx
♥xxx
♦xxx
♣xx
xx
♠ AQT
♥KTx
AQJxx
♦xxx
KJx
♣ 9xxx
AQT
♠xxx
♥xx
♦AQT9
♣ KJxx
Yikes! What has happened here? Suddenly, the play is
more complicated now, but whatever E leads will help
N, who can now win 4 ♠, 3 ♦, and 2 ♣ tricks, a total
of 9. And with every finesse now losing, E/W can win
only five trump tricks, 1 ♠ trick, 0 ♦ tricks, and 1 ♣—a
total of just seven tricks with their 26 combined HCP.
I am pretty sure you know what Larry will say next: 9
tricks for N/S + 7 tricks for E/W = same total 16 tricks.
Sixteen total trumps = (sometimes approximately) 16
total tricks, irrespective of winning or losing finesses.
* Now let’s get back to why we should bid 5 ♥ over
their 4♠. If pard has as little as ♠void
♥AK987
♦5432 ♣KQJ2 opposite your ♠K43, ♥Q65432,
♦6, ♣ T98, you will actually make your 5 ♥ doubled!
If not, they will only get +100 for setting you, rather
than +420 or +450, for making their 4♠. Either way,
your side wins! Their 10 total ♠ plus your 11 total ♥
(you knew that from the bidding, didn’t you?) = 21
available total tricks. If you make only 4♥ (10 tricks),
they will probably make 5♠ (11 tricks). So the greater
number of total tricks available, the higher you can
“safely” bid.
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The “JustUs” mission is to improve the quality of life for all Leisure World residents
CCOC Annual Forum
by s.l.katzman, co convenor
*Be sure to look for the “JustUs” article on page 48 entitled, Grade “A” Certified: R-E-S-P-E-C-T,
Truthfulness and Advocacy.
Of interest is this quote from the CCOC notice
that follows: “I would like to add a personal note. I
cannot overstate the need for education in our community associations. Many of the complaints we receive
at the CCOC involve rule violations by members who
were not aware of the rules of their own associations.
Others involve lax practices by boards of directors
who fail to pay attention to the requirements of their
own Bylaws. The problem is compounded by the fact
that very many new board members are elected every
year, and these new directors must be trained. The
work of education - both of members and directors - is
never finished and must
constantly be continued.”
- Elizabeth Molloy, Chairperson, CCOC
h
"Dear Collegues:
The CCOC’s Annual
Forum will take place
April 26, 2014 from from
10 am to 1 pm at the North
Creek Community Center
in Montgomery Village.
Please save the date! This
year’s forum will focus
on all aspects of Reserve
Accounts, including:
“Reserves and Reserve Studies” by William
Hasselman (Becht & Co.)
“Legal Issues Pertaining to Reserves” by
Jack McCabe, Esq.
“Audit and Tax Aspects of Reserve Ac-
counts” by Harold Mohn (Mohn & Co.)
“Investing Reserves” by Theodore Hart (Morgan
Stanley)
“Preventive Maintenance” by Dan Abell (Tolin
Co.)
The forum is free. We will provide refreshments.
Please watch your email for additional announcements
on the forum. Please encourage the members of your
communities to attend.
The CCOC’s Winter Newsletter is now online.
This season’s newsletter includes an article by Nicole
Williams, Esq., on election disputes and how to avoid
them. The newsletter is available at: http://www.
montgomerycountymd.gov/OCP/Resources/Files/
CCOC_Newsletters/2014_Winter.pdf.
We are also pleased to announce the publication of
our updated Manual & Resource Guide. This year’s edition includes a major new chapter on Insurance Requirements by Robin Manougian. It is an essential primer
for all directors of common ownership communities.
The Manual is online at: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/OCP/Resources/Files/CCOC_Publications/
Manual Resource_Guide_2014.pdf
I would like to remind you that the CCOC has
recently produced a series of educational videos on
community association life, and its rights and responsibilities. These make excellent training materials for
your directors and members. They are available on
YouTube and at: http://www.montgomerycountymd.
gov/OCP/ccoc/videos.html.
Finally, we will hold a day-long training seminar
on “The Basics of Community Association Management” in the Spring. Our first seminar on this topic
in December was very successful and well-attended.
We will send out more information in the near future.
Page 50
Why Unitarian Universalism? A Hindu Unitarian Explores His
Multi-hyphenated Identity: March 25 Meeting of Unitarian Universalists • by Mary Beth Mason
On March 25, the
Unitarian Universalists
(UUs) of Leisure World
will host the Rev. Abhi
Janamanchi, senior
minister at Cedar Lane
Unitarian Universalist
Church in Bethesda. The
program will be held
in the meeting room of
Clubhouse II and will
begin with refreshments
and social time at 2:30
PM. The presentation
will commence at 3 PM.
Rev. Janamanchi
was born and raised in
southern India and is a
third-generation member of Brahmo Samaj,
a Hindu Unitarian religious movement with
strong spiritual ties to
Unitarian Universalism.
Rev. Janamanchi says he
resonates strongly with
the central teachings of
Islam: the oneness of
God, religious tolerance,
human equality, and
showing compassion for
the poor.
He is well-known
Rev. Abhi Janamanchi, senior minister, Cedar Lane
Unitarian Universalist Church, Bethesda
to UUs for his powerful
sermon, “Faith in the
Borderlands,” given at
a 2009 Sunday worship
in Salt Lake City, and for
his leadership of the International Association
of Religious Freedom
(IARF).
Rev. Janamanchi
has a bachelor’s degree
in physics from Andhra
University in India, and
has completed graduate
work in quantum mechanics and solid state
physics at that same
university. He has a
master’s degree in divinity from Meadville
Lombard Theological
School in Chicago.
For 14 years, before
coming to Cedar Lane
in August 2013, Rev.
Janamanchi served as
senior minister at the
UU congregation in
Clearwater, Fla. He is
a member of the International Advisory
Council to the Unitarian
Universalist Association
(UUA) president. He and
A Car is Covered in Snow After a Recent Snow Storm
Photo
by
Robert
Namovicz
Friday Bridge Club
Recent game winners were:
Feb. 21, 2014
First
Charlie Shea
Second Barbara Marcus
Third Coleman Leifer
Fourth Betti Goodman
3,350 points
3,240 points
3,070 points
2,820 points
Feb. 28, 2014
First
Izzy
Second Shirley
Third Bob
Fourth Coleman Leifer
3,680 points
2,820 points
2,810 points
2,800 points
his wife, Lalitha, have
two sons, Abhimanyu
and Yashasvi.
Gather with the UUs
on March 25 in our new
location, Clubhouse II’s
meeting room, to hear
this dynamic speaker.
Discover for yourself
why Rev. Janamanchi
is considered by the
UUA and its members
worldwide to be a great
religious leader, thinker,
and humanitarian. After
the talk, he will welcome
questions from the floor.
Mark your calendars for the following
sure-to-be-interesting
UU programs: April
22: Field trip to Sandy
Spring Friends meeting. Jim Lehman, a
member of the meeting’s Advancement and
Outreach Committee,
will give us the tour and
speak on the Quaker
faith and its history. We
will carpool and RSVPs
will be required. May
27: Maude McGovern,
Montgomery County
Historical Society, will
give a talk, “Stories
About the History of the
Underground Railroad in
Montgomery County.”
June 24: We will take
a field trip to the Underground Railroad site
in Sandy Spring. Those
who wish may dine together at the Olney Ale
House afterwards. We
will carpool, & RSVPs
will be required.
Inquiries about our
UU organization may be
addressed to President
Vi Rutledge at 301-4387310.
Thursday Afternoon Ladies Bridge
Feb. 27, 2014
First - Pat Patton, 4110
Second - Bernice Davis, 3780
Third - Helen Hughes, 3500
March 6, 2014
First - Catherine Davenport, 4630
Second - Ruth Begley, 4160
Third - Martha Bryant, 3990
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Rossmoor Woman’s Club
Hats Off To Spring • by Ileana Eblighatian
There is great news:
Spring is just around the
corner! True, sometimes
it is hard to look around
the corner but for sure
spring will be here soon.
We think of spring and
we feel warmer. We think
of sunny days and we
smell the freshness of
nature’s flowers blooming again. And the new
energy we feel brings
new inspirations for our
activities.
Highlights of Rossmoor Woman’s Club’s
activities during March
started with the RWC
Executive Board meeting and Lunch Brunch
on March 3.
In step with the
coming spring season,
the Rossmoor Woman’s
Club Executive Board is
already organizing our
“Spring Fashion Show”
that will be presented on
March 26 in Clubhouse
I’s Ballroom at 12:15
PM. Spring fashions—a
huge selection—are provided by TaylorMarie’s
Apparel, a well-known
national company. You
will find just what you
need for your best look,
a bit of elegance for the
coming warm weather
season. Lunch includes
rolls, house salad, tilapia almandine with rice
pilaf, eggplant linguine,
chicken Marsala with
roasted potatoes, green
beans, and apple cobbler
with ice cream. The $30
reservations are accepted
in the E&R office in
Clubhouse I by check
made out to the Rossmoor Woman’s Club
or by credit card, now
through Friday, March
21. Be sure you give your
entreé selection when
you make your reservations in the E&R office.
The fashion show
is open for all residents,
family members and
your friends. Spread
the news! You will be
delighted! A variety of
casual and quality fashions will be displayed.
Our highly qualified
and charming volunteer
members, the stars of
our show, will model the
garments. In addition to
Kensington Antique Village
We buy Individual Items
& Entire Estates
for Immediate Cash
Furniture
Glass
China
Jewelry
Silver
Coins
Military
& Much More!
Call Georgina Liu 240-645-9029
3776 Howard Ave., Kensington, MD
beautiful fashions, there
will be many silent auction items. Some of the
items include beautiful
prints by Leisure World
artists as well as others,
and gift cards for restaurants and beauty salons.
Tickets are $1 apiece or
six for $5. It took great
enthusiasm and hard
work to organize this
fashion show but the
reward is the response
of our community. Its
success will reflect in our
offerings of scholarships
to qualified Montgomery
County students and
financial support for
the local organizations
that Rossmoor Woman’s
Club supports.
Our Executive
Board is a powerhouse!
Peggy Dayhoff the vice
president of Rossmoor
Woman’s Club is organizing our famous and
long awaited “Vendor
Sale” at Bedford Court
on April 7 from 10 am to
3 PM. Make your plans,
bring your friends and
enjoy! Mark your calendar; for sure you will always find a bargain at $6.
Your family members
and friends, one and all,
are invited to come and
browse through these
“factory direct sale”
with savings of up to 80
percent. Please “spread
the news.” Checks and
credit cards are accepted.
April brings our
spring trip chaired by
Carol Freibert. We are
2014 new RWC members who participated to the tea offered in their honor by RWC.
very excited to be visiting
the Newseum. This trip
is on Wednesday, April
2. See details in the
Eyre ad. You can make
your reservations by
phone (credit) or in
person (check made out
to Eyre Travel) in the
Eyre Travel Office in
Clubhouse I.
March is Women’s
History Month when
the contributions of
women in history and
contemporary society are
highlighted in the United
States. It was established
by the United Nations
General Assembly on
June 28, 2012. The
annual theme for 2014
is “Celebrating Women
of Character, Courage,
and Commitment.”
There are many
celebration days during
March: The International
Women’s Day March
8, Saint Patrick’s Day,
National Reading Day
(United States), March
2; and The International
Day of Happiness
celebrated throughout
the world on March 20.
It was established by the
United Nations General
Assembly on June 28,
2012.
Remembering
sometimes becomes a
problem, which, sooner
or later we all experience. Most recommended memory-boosting
tips include to follow
routines, such as leaving
your car keys, glasses,
and cell phone in the
same place every day;
slow down and pay
attention to what you
are doing to give your
brain’s memory systems
enough time to create
a lasting memory; and
think one subject at a
time. Get enough sleep
and reduce stress.
Did you ever wonder why we need sleep
despite the fact that
during sleep, life is
most vulnerable? While
studying how the brain
disposes of its waste
products, researchers at
the University of Rochester Medical Center in
New York, found the
brain’s cleansing function during sleep. The
brain pushes fluid in between its cells to flush out
buildup products, such as
protein pieces that form
plaques. Sleep is quite
important!
Rossmoor Woman’s
Club always welcomes
new members. Participating in our projects,
engaging in conversation makes new friends!
Join us now and enjoy!
Janet Soslow (301-5985490) is our Membership
Committee chair; call
Janet today and become
a Rossmoor Woman’s
Club member.
Have a lovely day!
Coming in 2014
The E&R Department of Leisure World is pleased to provide
the following programs.
Mon., March 17, 7 PM
Brothers Flanagan,
St.Patrick'sCelebration
Fri., March 21, 1:30 PM
Seth Kibel, Duke Ellington &
Count Basie
Fri., March 31, 10:30 AM
Julie Kurzava, Porgie & Bess
Wed., April 9, 2 PM
Elaine Flynn,
Scandals in the City
Thur., April 27, 7 PM
Eric Abrahamson, pianist
Mon., May 5, 7:30 PM
Cinco de Mayo with
The World Class Jam
Watch the Leisure World News for more information on these and other
upcoming programs throughout the year.
*Sponsored by the Foundation of Leisure World.
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Brief Notes
Clubs & Groups
Short Story Group:
On March 19 at 11 am,
Sylvia Stoff will lead a
discussion “Wild Plums”
by Grace Coates. On April
2, Beth Leanz will discuss
“Theft (1930)” by Katherine Ann Porter. The Short
Story Group meets on the
first and third Wednesday
of the month in Clubhouse
I. For information, call
Sylvia Stoff (301-4389613).
Knitting Corner:
Join us the 2nd and 4th
Friday at the Inter-Faith
Chapel from 10 am to
noon. Our next meeting is
March 28. Our focus will
be on items for the annual April Baby Shower.
Join us for conversation
and lots of knitting and
crocheting. We have yarn,
patterns and needles. We
gratefully accept yarn
donations. Call Joan (301438-1486).
Quilting Group:
Come and join us for
fun sessions of quilting,
sewing, knitting or any
needlecraft in which you
are interested. We meet
in Clubhouse II (in the
Multi-Purpose Room)
every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 9:30 am to noon.
Come for all or part of the
session. If you have unfinished projects with which
you might need some help,
bring them and we will put
our heads together to help
you. Our next meeting is
March 27. Call Marianne
(301-598-0444) for more
information.
Stitching Group:
Needlepoint, cross-stitch,
and more. If you enjoy
stitching or would like to
learn, we meet in Clubhouse II (in the MultiPurpose Room) every
1st and 3rd Thursday from
10 am to noon. Come and
share your finished work
and enjoy stitching with
us while we learn new
skills together. Call Vi
(301-438-1712).
Clipper Workshop:
Clipper Workshop is recruiting members to 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’ll eat
in the lunchroom). We
meet every 1st and 3rd
Monday of each month
in Clubhouse II from 10
am to 2 PM or any por-
tion that 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.
Amateur Radio
Club: Calling All Hams!
All resident Amateur Radio operators (Hams) – or
would be operators – are
invited to join in business
meeting/operating session
the second Tuesday of
each month. We meet in
the “Ham Shack” in the
basement of Clubhouse I
at 2 PM. For information
or to learn more about
Amateur Radio, call Bryan West (301-598-0137).
Stamp & Coin Club:
The Stamp and Coin Club
meets on the first Thursday of each month at 3 PM
in Clubhouse I. Members
discuss their collections,
including first day covers,
day of issue programs,
yearbooks, coins, medals and more. Also, they
bring in their stamps for
“Show-and-Tell” and hold
an auction of members’
stamps. A door prize of a
gift certificate from Coins
of the Realm in Rockville
is awarded at each meeting. All residents and nonresidents are welcome to
attend. Annual dues are
$5. If interested, contact
Mason Goldman (301598-6749).
Wood Workers Users Group: Leisure World
of Maryland offers a great
opportunity to residents
who have an interest in
woodworking. The Wood
Shop, located on the
lower level of Clubhouse
I, is a wonderfully wellequipped center in which
to continue, or begin, an
interest in making things
out of wood. Offering
nearly every imaginable
item of wood processing
tools, from hammers and
screwdrivers, to table
saws and lathes, with
everything in between,
the shop is open 9 am-3
PM Monday through Friday, and 9 am to noon on
Saturdays. A very reasonable annual fee provides s
access to all LWM (male
and female) residents. An
experienced monitor, who
can offer assistance to
“newbies,” is always present when the shop is open.
Members are often willing
to take on repairs and refinishing projects for just
the cost of supplies. Come
and check it out! Call the
shop (301-598-1308), or
Bob Namovicz (240-8338572), to learn more.
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 PM
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
our president, Jose Soto
(240-308-1262) or vice
president, Elsa Fowler
(240-780-6320).
Fitness And Exercise Club: We now
have more than 400 club
members; however, approximately 1/3 of our
membership has not furnished us with their e-mail
address. We are utilizing
our club’s e-mail list to
inform our membership
on news pertaining to
the progress of the new
proposed Fitness Center
and also a schedule of
upcoming events and activities such as the dates,
times and starting points
for walking groups and
bicycling groups. We have
an opportunity to create a horseshoe pitching
area behind Clubhouse
II. If you are interested
in participating in playing horseshoes, once the
weather is suitable, please
let us know. Anyone
wishing to join our club
may also do so by using
the clubs’ e-mail address.
There is no membership
fee. Additionally, we are
seeking a member that
would be willing to help
write articles for the
LW News pertaining
to fitness, exercise and
health. In April, we will
be accepting candidates
for the election of our
board of directors. Please
let us know if you are
interested in being a part
of the leadership for the
Fitness and Exercise Club
where small meetings are
conducted mostly by email or by telephone; we
could use your help. You
can easily respond by emailing LWMDfitness@
gmail.com or calling
Richard Sherman, club
president, 301-980-8938.
Centering Prayer:
Join our group of centering prayer practitioners
on Wednesdays at 3:30
PM at 3588 Gleneagles
Dr. Centering prayer is a
method of silent meditation, where you rest in God
without saying anything
just happy to be in God’s
presence. Our intention is
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 at
301-438-0422.
Let’s Talk: Your
story. A clumsy or good
waitress. Your last trip.
Military history. Bad
drivers. Speed traps. Your
children. Brisket recipe.
Favorite magazine. Last
phone call. Best bargain
you bought or did not buy.
Computers. Worst boring friend. White socks.
Favorite joke. Football.
Your bathing suit. Greer
Garson. Mel Torme. Frankenstein. Silver Spring.
Pizza. Suspenders. Red
barns. Snow storms. Your
choice. Limited phoomfing allowed. Talking help
given willingly if needed. Talk for no more than
five minutes at a time. No
interruptions. No dues.
Former Toastmasters allowed/requested. Flexible
schedule. No cookies or
cokes. No gossip. No
birthday parties. No religion or political opinions.
Johnny Carson you don’t
have to be. Maybe you’ll
make a friend? Call me.
Jack Ralph (240-5606586).
Jewish Friendship
Group: Our next meeting
is March 23 from 10:30
am to noon in Clubhouse
II. At the meeting, we
will review current events
in the Jewish world and
discuss current Jewish
issues. We welcome all
residents who would enjoy and wish to participate
in our discussions and
presentations.
Games
Monday Night
Bingo: Note-No bingo
Monday, March 17. All
residents and their guests
are invited to play bingo
in Clubhouse I’s Crystal
Ballroom on Monday
nights. Play begins at 7
PM. 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 of Leisure
World and charities within
Montgomery County.
Come join the Kiwanis
Club in an evening of fun
and fellowship.
Jigsaw Puzzle: We
now have a jigsaw puzzle
table in the Clubhouse II
lobby. Please feel free, at
your leisure, to work on it.
Wa n t e d ! M a h
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
• 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. Bring a
partner and be ready for
a few hours of friendly
games. Questions? Call
Doug (301-448-8708).
• Men’s Bridge
seeks players. We meet
Mondays and Thursdays
at 12:30 PM in Clubhouse
II. No partner needed. Everybody plays. Just come.
• Thursday Ladies
Bridge welcomes more
card players. If interested,
call Trixie Lopes (301598-1945).
Poker
• A few openings
available at the “Greens.”
Thursdays, 7-10 PM. 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 am in the Game
Room in Clubhouse II.
Pinochle players
getting started. If interested, call 301-775-7238.
Scrabble: Have
Scrabble game; will travel
to Clubhouse II, Tuesdays
at 12:30 PM. Call Arlyne
(301-438-7442) if you are
interested in playing.
C r i b b a g e : We
meet for 150 minutes of
competitive fellowship
Thursdays at 9:30 am 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 Irv (301-460-9574)
or Boris (301-598-6111).
We look forward to seeing you.
JOEL'S EXECUTIVE
CAR SERVICE
301-438-9777
301-980-4734 (cell)
Airport • Trains • Doctor Visits
Get the Royal Treatment
Available 24 hours.
Brief Notes
Shuffleboard: Outdoor Shuffleboard is a
great game that is suitable for all ages and skill
levels. From novice to
seasoned, all levels welcome! Play Thursdays
from 9-11 am on the
Shuffleboard courts located next to Clubhouse I.
Bocce: Anyone can
play bocce! Once you play,
you are hooked. Bocce
requires little athletic
prowess, it is a game of
skill, focus, fun and teamwork. The game is also
simple to learn. Come
out and give it a try, meet
others doing the same!
Bocce is played every
Wednesday from 9 to 11
am at the court next to
Clubhouse I.
Duckpin Bowling:
Join us for the Duckpin
Mixed Bowling League
Mondays at 12:30 PM
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 (301-5985807) 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 am). Please
call Sam Verma (240-6698504) if interested.
Health and Well-Being
Diabetes Support
Group: The Diabetes
Support Group will resume meetings for 2014
on March 20, the 3rd
Thursday of the month,
at 1:30 PM in Clubhouse
I. Please try to attend and
think of some interesting
topics for us to pursue. The
Group usually meets from
March through June and
from September through
November or December.
AL-ANON Meeting: Al-Anon (for family
and friends affected by
alcoholism) meets Fridays
at 2 PM 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) or Mab
(240-669-6436).
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 PM (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 am,
at the Overlook, 3100
NLW Blvd., in the party
room. For more information, call Bea (301-4383093).
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support: The Al-
zheimer’s Support Group
meets the 1st and 3rd
Wednesday of each month
at 3 PM in the Inter-Faith
Chapel library. For more
information, call Sunny
(301-438-2446).
Free Blood Pressure Testing: Free blood
pressure testing is available on the 1st and 3rd
Tuesday of the month
from 9 to 11 am 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, 4th Tuesday
of each month 10 am 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 am by appointment only. We plan,
develop, integrate and
advise on comprehensive
financial and tax planning
issues. To schedule an appointment, call 301-5981000. 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.
Bedding Collection: Head’s up for the
Chapel’s 5th annual Bedding Collection coming
up in early May! If your
linen closet is overflowing, stash your surplus
sheets, pillowcases, blankets and towels for A
Wider Circle, a highly
regarded local charity that
helps families in need to
furnish homes. Easy dropoff at Inter-Faith Chapel.
Full details to follow.
Sponsored by chapel’s
Missions Committee. A
community-wide collection. And thank you.
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 (301598-6647) 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.
Each month, one of our
members goes through
the items turned in and
discards the oldest ones.
The discarded items are
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donated to a church or
thrown away. FISH has
all sorts of items: car keys,
umbrellas, books, jackets
and lots of other clothing.
Rossmoor Library:
is located in Clubhouse I
right off the main lobby.
The hours are Mondays
1 to 4 PM, Tuesdays to
Fridays 10 am to 4 PM and
Saturdays 10 am to 1 PM.
LW Post Office: is
located in the Administration Bldg. and is open
from 8 am to 2 PM, Monday-Friday. It provides
stamps, mailing boxes,
certified and insured mail.
Payment by check or cash
only. It cannot provide
Express or International
Business services due to
local restrictions.
CCOC Annual Forum
I would like to add
a personal note. I cannot
overstate the need for education in our community
associations. Many of the
complaints we receive at
the CCOC involve rule
violations by members
who were not aware of
the rules of their own associations. Others involve
lax practices by boards
of directors who fail to
pay attention to the requirements of their own
Bylaws. The problem is
compounded by the fact
that very many new board
members are elected every
year, and these new directors must be trained. The
work of education-both of
members and directors- is
never finished and must
constantly be continued.
Our videos and our publications are intended to
assist our communities
with this vital effort. All of
our information is online
and is freely available.
Please use it! Associations
should give print and give
free copies of our Manual
& Resource Guide to new
directors, and make copies
of our other brochures,
such as What You Should
Know About Your Community Association, Assessments & Your Community, and Architectural
Control, to give to your
new members. And at the
very least, notify the members of your communities
about our publications and
events, not just once, but
regularly.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Molloy,
Chairperson
Leisure World Snowbound 2014
Left: at the
Kelmscot.
corner of
Below: This could have
been just about any intersection in Leisure World.
Left: Looking towards
Kelmscot Village
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E S T A T E
SALES
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ESTATES WANTED – KENSINGTON Antique Village.
We buy items or estates for
immediate cash. 35 years
experience. Call Georgina.
240-645-9029. (7.2014)
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ESTATE SALE - Saturday,
March 22, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., 3630
Edelmar Terrace, baby grand
piano $4,500, wooden wardrobe, wooden chairs, necklaces, loose beads, china, glassware, scarves, molas, framed
art, mirrors, more. (3.18)
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FOR RENT
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2 BEDROOM, 2 full bath, enclosed balcony, fresh paint, updated heat pump and appliances. $1,295 per month. Call Eve
Rados Marinik 301-221-8867,
Long and Foster 301-5489700, [email protected]. (3.18)
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FOR
SALE
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2010 VW JETTA WOLFSBURG EDITION – Loaded,
automatic, sunroof, heated
seats, all power, only 12,000
miles, MD inspected. $15,999.
Cars wanted. I will buy your
car even if you don’t buy
mine. Dealing with Leisure
World for 38 years. Licensed
and bonded. Cash or cashier’s
check for your car, van or
truck. I also detail cars. Please
call Marty Salins at Auto
Plaza, 301-325-1973. (3.18)
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PARKLAWN, ROCKVILLE
– Dogwood Garden, Blk
18, Lot 200, Site 1 – 4.
$2,500 per site, minimum of
two. 954-531-1885. (3.18)
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LAWN BOWLS FOR SALE
– Well used size 1 with bag,
$60. Almost new size 0 with
a lawn bowls bag, $125.
Call 301-598-8736. (3.18)
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PARKLAWN CEMETERY,
Rockville, MD. Three adjacent
burial sites, can accommodate
six double depth burials. The
three sites are valued at $18,000.
Asking $8,000, or $3,000 per
site. 704-726-3425 (3.18)
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HEALTH CARE
SERVICES
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The Leisure World News will
allow only those advertisers
who show proof of certification to advertise that they are
“certified nursing assistants.”
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ELDERLY CARE: OVER
10 years experience. Great
reference. Available for long
days or nights. Can drive.
301-806-3691. (6.17.14)
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“A” HOME HEALTH CARE
for Senior Citizens – Care you
can trust and is affordable.
Reliable and qualified aide
and nursing staff available.
Companionship, personal care,
meds, housekeeping, shopping, driving. Full/part-time
or live-in. Flat rate for live-in
care. Call 240-533-6599. (5.6)
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DAWN OF THE PHOENIX Take the worry out of your day
by providing our gentle care for
you or your loved ones. Short
and long term assignments
welcome. LLC companionship and domestic care. Call
301-918-8434. (12.3 -5.6first)
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HONEST, CARING, licensed CNA, Med. Tech.
Available daytime, nighttime and weekends. Hours
negotiable. Good ref. Brenda
Young, 240-277-0496. (4.1)
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PERSONAL CARE and Concierge Services. Hygiene care,
meal preparation, housekeeping, driving, shopping, pet care,
errands. Nursing assistants or
companions available 24/7. All
staff members pass a thorough
background check. Licensed,
bonded, insured. Great rates!
Call 301-570-7450. (4.1)
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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 301-490-1146. www.
lovinghomecare.org. (4.15)
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VICTORY HOME CARE –
Quality, affordable care you
can trust. Loving, dependable
caregivers for hourly, live in/
out. Licensed, insured, bonded.
Services include medications,
bath and personal hygiene, appointments, meal preparation,
housekeeping, laundry, errands.
Very low rates. Call for free
assessment (301-740-7667).
Visit us also at www.victoryhomehealthcare.org. (12.16)
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CNA/MED. TECH. Very reliable and punctual. Over 15
years experience. Available now
with own transportation. Live
in our out day or night, excellent reference upon request.
Please call 301-803-9000. (4.15)
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ADOM PRIVATE DUTY Care
– Where Care Matters. 24 hour
care service available. Meal
preparation, light housekeeping,
hygiene assistance, transportation, companionship. Certified
nursing asst. Day/night, live-in/
out. 301-366-8929. [email protected]. (5.20)
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CNA – COMPASSIONATE. For
the sick and seniors. Maryland
licensed, experienced and reliable. Available for nights Monday to Friday and weekends.
Excellent local references. 301598-4092, 301-351-8220. (3.18)
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I AM A HARDWORKING,
reliable, loving CNA looking to
assist you! 13 years experience,
FT/PT. Salary negotiable. Good
refs. Call 240-552-4222. (3.18)
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CERTIFIED NURSING Assistant – Home health aide
with over 16 years experience.
Own transportation. Doctor’s
appointment, groceries, other
errands and light housekeeping
day shift. Excellent references
and experience. Rosa Maria.
Please call 301-933-2649. (3.18)
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ELDERLY CARE – VERY reliable and loving caregivers. Over
25 years caring for the elderly
in their homes or sometimes in
our lovely home. Call us if you
need help at 240-883-2085. (4.1)
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CNA – 13 YEARS EXPERIENCE in facilities and private
homes. Excellent references.
Light housekeeping, cooking,
errands and companionship.
Full/part-time or live-in. Please
call Cyndis, 732-500-6670,
[email protected]. (4.1)
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I AM CNA/GNA WITH more
than 10 years experience and
worked in nursing home, assisted living and home care. I
do duties like personal hygiene,
light housekeeping, laundry,
shopping, meal preparation,
bathing, dressing, errands and
transportation to appointments
and medication reminders. I
am Filipina, U.S. citizen, can
drive with own car, honest,
dependable, loving and a hardworker, with excellent references. Please call 240-643-3392,
cell; 301-926-2547, home. (6.3)
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15 YEARS EXPERIENCE in
CNA. Excellent with elderly,
reliable, punctual and loving.
Available Monday through Friday daytime. Excellent reference
in Leisure World and elsewhere.
Please call Evelyn (301-8078506). Have my own car. (4.1)
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HELP WANTED
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO
help put together care packages
for US troops at local organic skincare company in Silver Spring.
Hours flexible. skincando.
com 202-215-8991. (6.19c)
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VOLUNTEER PEN PALS
– Looking for pen pals for a
MCPS third grade class for the
entire school year. Share your
life stories and adventures with a
young student. Please email if interested: [email protected]. ©
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TUTORS WANTED - Reading
Partners is a local nonprofit organization that works to expand
life opportunities for at-risk
elementary school children by
empowering them with strong
literacy skills. Tutoring with
Reading Partners requires absolutely no experience and can take
as little as 45 minutes per week.
If interested in participating
through June 15, 2013, we would
require that you tutor for at least
one hour per week. We work
directly with schools in lowincome communities to provide
one-on-one literacy tutoring for
students who read below grade
level. Reading Partners operates
reading centers in 11 Washington, DC area elementary school
centers. All of our sites are
accessible via public transportation. Opportunities are available
Monday-Thursday during the
school day and after school.
Our tutors range from high
school students to retirees. For
more information, visit www.
readingpartners.org. (11.6.12c)
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THE SENIOR CONNECTION needs volunteers to help
our home-bound Montgomery
County neighbors live as independently as possible by providing escorted transportation
to scheduled medical appointments, helping with grocery
shopping by either shopping
for or with them, and driving
them to nearby locations to
run errands. Trips are typically
scheduled during non-rush hour
and are less than five miles from
home. A volunteer driver usually provides one trip a week for
one person and the schedule is
flexible based on your availability. Volunteers receive training,
recognition and are covered
by the organization’s liability
insurance. Volunteers feel a
great satisfaction knowing that
they are giving an important
service to their neighbors. Currently there are many residents
who receive the services from
volunteers of The Senior Connection and there are only a few
of us who volunteer. To learn
more about the volunteer opportunities, please call Marcia
Custer at 301-962-0820 x14
or by email marcia.custer@
seniorconnectionmc.org. Also
you may wish to visit The Senior
Connection website, www.seniorconnectionmc.org. (11.6c)
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URGENT NEED FOR VOLUNTEERS to help Montgomery
County seniors with grocery
shopping. Escort a senior to the
grocery store, assist with reading product labels, reach stock,
handle carts and put away groceries or shop for an individual
form a prepared list and put
groceries away upon returning.
Provide companionship. Commit to serving two to three hours
a week or every other week.
Contact Marcia Custer (301962-0820 x14), www.seniorconnectionmc.org/volunteers/
become-a-volunteer. (2.18c)
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COLESVILLE MEALS on
Wheels needs volunteers. We
are an independent group of volunteers that deliver meals in the
northeastern Silver Spring area to
those who, due to an ailment, are
unable to cook for themselves.
If you are interested, please
call 301-384-5735. (9.17c)
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BECOME A VOLUNTEER
literacy tutor! The Literacy
Council of Montgomery County
“Skills for Life.” Help an
adult learn to read, write or
speak English. For orientation
schedule, contact 301-6100030 or email [email protected]. www.literacycouncilmcmd.org. (10/1c)
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
for MOW: Meals on Wheels
(MOW), which runs out of the
Inter-Faith Chapel site, needs
more volunteers to deliver
meals. If you have or know
someone who has one and a half
to two hours every other week
or one time a month and might
be interested in serving in this
capacity, please contact 410730-9476. MOW is a wonderful
program that helps individuals
remain in their homes and independent as much as possible.
The personal contact is as important as the good nutrition. (c)
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COLESVILLE MEALS on
Wheels needs volunteers to deliver meals in the North-Eastern
Silver Spring area to those who,
due to an ailment, are unable to
cook. Anyone who has some
spare time and would like to
help our fellow citizens, please
call Becky at 240-583-0728.
Your help would be greatly
appreciated. Volunteers deliver
meals between 11:15 a.m. and 1
p.m., any day of the week, between Monday and Friday. (3.4c
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NOTICES
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THE LEISURE WORLD of
Maryland NEWS reserves the
right to reject or discontinue
any advertisement believed
inimical to the best interest of
Leisure World. We shall accept
advertising on the same basis
as other reputable publications:
that is, we shall not knowingly
permit a dishonest advertisement to appear in the Leisure
World of Maryland News, but
at the same time we will not
undertake to guarantee the reliability of our advertisers. (c)
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The MONTGOMERY COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY needs
permanent and foster homes for
loving pets that offer companionship and love. Pet request
accepted. Visit our Shelter at
14645 Rothgeb Dr. Rockville,
just off Norbeck Road, 1-7
PM, Monday - Friday and 12-5
Saturday. 301-279-1823. (c)
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AARP WIDOWED PERSONS
Service - Free weekly support
groups are available to anyone
widowed less than two years. 2
– 3:30 p.m., Thursdays, Holiday
Park Senior Center, Wheaton;
2 – 4 p.m., Thursdays, Jane
Lawton Community Center,
4301 Willow Lane, Chevy
Chase; and 1 – 2 p.m., Mondays, Margaret Schweinhaut
Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen
Road, Silver Spring. Monthly
education meetings, travel and
other activities also offered to
anyone widowed regardless
of time. For more information, call 301-949-7398. (c)
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JOIN US! DISABLED AMERICAN Veterans Auxiliary, Ernie
Pyle Unit #4. Help us help our
disabled veterans! Eligibility: wife, mother, daughters,
widow, sisters, granddaughters,
great-granddaughters. Meetings
held every second Wednesday
at 7 p.m. VFW Post 2562,
11316 Fern St., Wheaton.
Phone: 301-933-1588. Contact:
Commander-Queen E. Pulliam,
301-460-0509; adjutant, Ruth
McMichael, 301-946-3264. (c)
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ADULT RELATIONSHIP
THERAPY GROUP for people who are deaf or hard of
hearing who can sign, every
Tuesday, 7 – 8:30 p.m., 11B
Firstfield Road, Gaithersburg.
$55/session. 301-990-7215
(TTY) or 301-990-6880. (c)
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JSSA SUPPORT GROUP 6123 Montrose Road, Rockville.
For newly bereaved spouses
bereaved in the past year. Prospective members are asked to
wait to join until two or three
months have passed since the
death. Offers mutual support in
coping with grief. Group meets
the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of
every month, 9:30 – 11 a.m. and
the 2nd and 4th Friday of every
month, 10:30 a.m. – noon at
JSSA. Free. Pre-registration
required. 301-816-2683. (c)
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HOSPICE CARING, INC., the
volunteer, non-medical hospice
in Gaithersburg, sponsors two
widows & widowers support
groups for anyone over age 50
who is grieving the death of a
spouse. These groups meet in
Bethesda every Thursday afternoon and in Gaithersburg every
Wednesday afternoon. Groups
are on-going (you may join at
any time) and are free. For
more information and/or to register, contact the Bereavement
Coordinator at 301-869-4673
or www.hospicecaring.org (c)
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THINKING OF RETIRING?
Before you do--call 1-800-TAX
FORM (1-800-829-3676) and
order Publications 505, 554, and
575 or visit www.irs.gov. These
free materials will assist you in
calculating the tax that may apply to your Pension, IRA, 401K
or Social Security Benefits. (c)
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VETERANS ARE INVITED
to become a member of Silver
Spring Memorial VFW Post
2562 at 11316 Fern St., Wheaton
(next door to Ferdinand’s Restaurant). Diversified progressive
post with 650 members with
ladies auxiliary and a men’s
auxiliary. Post home has a front
lounge as well as a kitchen and a
ballroom. We also have a pool/
game room. Monthly newsletter. Annual dues, $25 with an
initial first membership fee of
$5. Life memberships available.
Call Post Commander Tomas F.
Bunting, 301-384-6562 (home)
or 301-933-1588 (post). (c)
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BEREAVEMENT GROUP
– Mondays 7 – 8: 30 p.m.,
Gaithersburg. Coping with a
Suicide-Loss Support Group.
Ongoing group led by trained
Hospice Caring volunteers.
Free. Pre-registration required.
Call 301-890-0854 or visit
www.hospicecaring.org (c)
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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 301890-0854. 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 ©
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ATTENTION LEISURE World
Softball Players – The Montgomery County Association is
looking for players to participate in their Monday morning
softball league. Games are
CLASSIFIED
DEADLINE FOR
THE NEXT ISSUE
is Thursday, March 20
at 4 PM. Please submit
your ad in writing with
payment before this date.
Call 301.598.1310 for info.
played nearby in Olney and
is open to men 70 years and
older and women 50 years
and older. The league starts
April 2013. Sign up forms are
available in the E&R Office. ©
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FEELING BLUE? Need to
talk? 301-738-CALL. Free and
confidential. 24 hours a day/7
days a week. Hotline is a service
of the Mental Health Association of Montgomery County. ©
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MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB –
We build and fly rubber band
and electric powered free flight
and radio controlled airplanes
indoors and outdoors. We have
indoor flying every Monday
from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the
Bauer Driver Civic Center just
off Route 28. We have building classes for novices. Interested? Come and see us or call
Herb Jones, 301-598-6120. ©
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KENSINGTON CLUB – A social day program for people in
the early stages of Alzheimer’s
disease and other dementias
located at Temple Emanuel,
10101 Connecticut Ave.,
Kensington. Hours are Monday
through Thursday 10 a.m. – 2
p.m. Opportunity for peer support, cognitive and physical
activities. Includes physical
and cognitive exercise, discussions on range of topics,
guest entertainers, morning
coffee and lunch. Club size
limited to 10 per day. Members may attend one to four
days a week. For information
on membership and fees, call
Ruth Oliver (301-255-4204)
or email [email protected] Kensington Club is
a nonsectarian program of the
Jewish Council for the Aging
of Greater Washington. JCA
is a nonprofit, nonsectarian
agency serving people of all
faiths and walks of live. ©
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CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
– I Can Cope – last Wednesday of each month at Montgomery General Hospital,
7 – 9 PM. Call 301-7748881 or 301-570-7490. ©
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WIDOWERS LUNCH – every
Wednesday at the Marriott Hotel on Pooks Hill Road. Widow
and widowers lunch every
second Wednesday. Individual
checks given. For more information, call 301-949-7398. ©
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A FREE SELF-HELP GROUP
for anxiety and depression is
held weekly in Silver Spring
four miles from Leisure World.
A free self-help group for
anxiety, panic disorder, depression, OCD and other
nervous symptoms meets every
Thursday evening at 7:30 at the
Glenmont United Methodist
Church in Silver Spring at
the corner of Georgia Avenue
and Weller Road. Please note
that there are several other
meetings in the greater Washington, D.C. area also, but
the Glenmont meeting is the
closest to Leisure World. It is
one of more than 700 groups
of its kind held by Recovery
International, a worldwide
organization formed in 1937
that uses self-help methods that
parallel those used in Cognitive
Therapy. In fact, the Recovery
Method formed the basis for
Cognitive Therapy. Through
the Recovery International
process, members learn to
manage stress, panic, anxiety,
depression, anger, irrational
fears, phobias, compulsions,
obsessions and other emotional
or behavioral problems. Mem-
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bers also learn how to face and
manage psychosomatic symptoms such as heart palpitations,
dizziness, shortness of breath,
sweats, fatigue, headaches,
numbness, chest pressure and
sleep problems. This is accomplished by identifying and
managing negative thoughts,
feelings and beliefs and replacing them with healthy thinking.
All group leaders are trained
lay volunteers who have experienced some type of difficulty
with an emotional problem and
practice the Recovery International method of self-help. For
more information, please call
Mary Ann at 703-899-4087
or Tom at 301-422-7439, or
visit www.recovery-inc.org. ©
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CAREGIVERS SUPPORT
GROUP- To explore the issues of caring for an aging
loved one. Meets the 1st and
3rd Thursday of the month at
6:30 p.m. Landow House, 1799
East Jefferson St, Rockville.
Contact #: 301-816-5032. ©
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HAVE AN ORGAN Transplant? Enjoy playing sports?
Come join us on Team Nation’s
Capital. We are a group of local
transplant recipients who have
fun competing in the National
Transplant Games. We compete in golf, swimming, track
& field, tennis, table tennis and
many more, all in our own age
group. At the same time, we are
helping to enlighten the public
to the need for organ donors.
Contact Wayne Hart, your
LW neighbor, for more information at 301-871-8668. (c)
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SENIORS FOR SENIORS
Program – An opportunity for
seniors to experience the enjoyment of having a senior cat as
a companion. The goals of the
program are to make it easier
for seniors to get involved and
to provide an opportunity to
those who might want a cat but
are not sure they can take care
of one and for those who want
to help the cats in our community find new, permanent
homes. Seniors over the age of
60 and cats six year or older or
special needs cats are eligible.
Interested seniors must complete a volunteer form (online
or in person) and a “foster”
or “foster to adopt” form and
be approved by the coordinator. Renters must supply their
landlord’s name and phone
number. All fosters need a room
where the cat can be isolated
from other pets. The Animal
Welfare League of Montgomery County pays all medical
expenses for foster cats. Fosters
pay for food and litter (there
are exceptions to this policy).
AWLMC guarantees to take
back any cat at any time. There
are short term and long-term
foster programs. AWLMC
counselors help match the cat
to the potential adopter. The
trial period is one month. The
cost to adopt is $75. For more
information contact AWLMC,
PO Box 7041, Gaithersburg,
MD 20898 or 301-740-2511.
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ATTENTION DOG OWNERS
– Olney Dog Park now open.
On Emory Lane, one block
from the pool in Olney Manor
Park. Three areas: for small,
medium and large dogs. ©
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INTERESTED IN SHARING your business expertise?
The Service Corps of Retired
Executives (SCORE) provides free counseling to budding entrepreneurs wanting
to start a new business. More
counselors are needed, as
demand has greatly increased
recently. Sites in need: Olney,
Wheaton, Silver Spring and
downtown Washington. Washington D.C. SCORE Chapter
is very congenial; members
have many different specialties. Training provided. Details
from Laverne, SCORE office
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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. (6.17.14)
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THINKING OF SELLING your
home or that of a relative? 2013
was impressive! Even better
news is that our area is continuing to transition to a seller’s
market. Inventory continues to
remain at an all time low. Our zip
code prices have risen thirteen
percent since October 2012. I’ve
loved living in our community
for over 10 years. Meet me at the
Plaza office or our satelitte office
in the Leisure World Admin.
Building. I know all the floor
plans and how to price them! In
2011, I became a Riderwood and
Ericson Preferred Realtor. I was
given the Weichert Top Producer
Award for achieving #1 ranking
for resales for September 2013
in Montgomery County. I love to
list…especially close to home!
My color brochures, multiple
websites, staging techniques
and new visual property tours
display your home and community at its best. My weekly
reports detailing web hits,
showings, & competing properties keep you updated. Call
for a free competitive market
analysis. References available.
Sue Heyman, Top 1% of Agents
Nationwide, Senior & Relo
Specialist, 301-580-5556. (5.6)
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CAREFREE LIVING! You’ll
hardly lift a finger to maintain
your home in this wonderful
55+ gated community. This unit
features a table space kitchen
and a separate dining room.
With two bedrooms, two full
baths, lovely living room and
large enclosed balcony, there is
plenty of room to spread out. The
unit is heated by energy efficient
gas heat and has an enclosed
laundry area. Enjoy participating in book clubs, card games,
swimming, tennis, art and
photography studios. $265,000.
Call Joan Brown and arrange
to see today! 301-681-0550
x138 or 240-277-3132. (3.18)
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LEISURE WORLD CO-OP
Sale 55+ - Eliz. Model; 1,308
ft.; two bedrooms, 1.5 baths, sunroom, park view. Gorgeous. Two
pets allowed. Price $98,000.
Call owner: 301-509-8470.
(No leasing, no realtors). (4.1)
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NEED TENANT OCCUPIED
units for sale. Want to sell
but have a tenant and don’t
want to lose the income?
No problem. Call Eve Rados Marinik 301-221-8867,
Long and Foster 301-5489700, [email protected]. (3.18)
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LEISURE WORLD – 1BR +
1FB on main level home in a
senior and gated community,
near shopping, restaurants, dentists, doctors and more! Price
reduced: $100,000. Call 301236-4300 or 240-277-3484.
Long & Foster, Inc. (4.15)
(202-272-0390). Questions?
Fred Olson, 301-598-0511. ©
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I HAVE PERIPHERAL Neuropathy. I am seeking residents
of Leisure World who have
peripheral neuropathy to contact
me so that we may help each other. Herb Fine, 301-598-5178. (c)
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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, 240242-3742 or 240-773-5625. (c)
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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, 301-942-1049 or by
e-mail to [email protected]. 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. ©
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ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT
GROUP – 2 to 3 p.m., first
Tuesdays, The Studio, Arden
Courts, 2505 Musgrove Road,
Silver Spring. For caregivers,
family members or friends of
those who are living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related
dementia. Facilitated by Cathy
Lonas, RN, BSN, MSBA, registered nurse and geriatric care
manager in private practice.
Objectives: Discover how other
family members and caregivers
have addressed challenging situations, find out valuable care
giving tips from other caregivers, get the extra guidance and
support you may need from others who are in a similar situation
and decrease your care giving
stress and improve your well being. 301-847-3051 or email [email protected] ©
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CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
– Orientation sessions are every
Monday at 11 a.m. and the second and fourth Thursday of each
month at 6 p.m. RSVP required
at 301-634-7500. Location:
Hope Connections for Cancer
Support, 5430 Grosvenor Lane,
Bethesda. Ongoing, professionally facilitated support groups.
Find support, explore ways
of coping with the stress of a
cancer diagnosis and treatment
and learn how to be active in
enhancing their health and well
being. Hope Connections offers
weekly groups for people with
all types of cancer, weekly ___________________
groups for caregivers and a
weekly bereavement group.
SERVICES
301-493-5002 or info@hope- ________________________
connectionsforcancer.org © ALTERATIONS - 27 years
experience in Leisure World!
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up and dropped off at
REAL ESTATE picked
your convenience. Very com_______________________ petitive prices. Call Mimi,
CATHY GILMOUR REAL 301-990-6468. (3.2014)
ESTATE, a Long and Foster ________________________
company, working for YOU LOCKS - Deadbolt locks insince 1965 – in Leisure World stalled, or your present lock rePlaza behind the Kozi Café keyed. Special locks for people
(old Starbucks location). See with arthritis. For free estimate
our ad in this issue. (2.4.14) call Glenn Murphy at OLNEY
LOCK SERVICE, 301-7747727. 10% off with this ad. (2.19)
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KITCHEN AND BATHROOM
Remodeling – Cabinet and
countertop replacement, and
bathtub to accessible shower
conversions. Please call Joe
at JML Remodeling. 301598-8400. Serving Leisure
World since 1988. MHIC#
36674. Thank you. (1.2014)
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TV, VCR, STEREO - In Home
Service. J.W. Stitt Co. 25
years experience. All work
guaranteed. Licensed. Call
John, 301-943-0600. (6.5)
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COMPUTER SERVICES –
Problem with your PC or
Network? Computer Systems
Engineer will come to you with
help. Home, Business. Call D.
Guisset,
301-6424526.
(12/2014)
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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. 301-253-0544. (4.15)
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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. (5.20.14)
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SMALLS & SMALLS MOVERS, LLC – We conduct every
move with care – all your
items are treated with utmost
respect – small or large –
prices to match the items.
Insured notary. 240-286-5854,
[email protected]. (6.17.14)
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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 (8.19)
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LOCKSMITH – 35 YEARS
servicing the community. I
pay particular attention to
detail and always leave every
space immaculate. I wouldn’t
settle for less—you shouldn’t
either. If you need me, I’m
right around the corner in
Longmead Crossing. Licensed,
bonded and insured. I look
forward to serving you. Steve
Allen, 301-346-9380. (6.17)
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DRAPERY CLEANING –
Sheers only. Take down – rehanging/no charge. Free pickup
and delivery. Free estimate. Call
Barbara, 301-384-4390. (12.17)
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PET SITTING & dog walking.
Cats, dogs & other species. Can
give meds. LW resident. Mary
Beth 240-558-4013. (4.15)
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PC REPAIR/ELECTRONICS
Installer - $45/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. (4.1.14)
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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. (6.3)
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PAT’S SENIOR SERVICES
– (Leisure World resident)
companion/aide, driver, errand
runner, housekeeper and nutritious cooking. Call Pat, 301-5981496 or 240-475-5288. (4.1)
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CLEANING BY MILLEY Dependable, loving, and honest.
Please call for a free estimate,
240-264-0941. Ready to be of
excellent service to you! (4.15)
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ALICIA’S CLEANING Services – Good references. Good rate.
Once a week or every two weeks.
240-286-3807. (1.6.2015)
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CLEANING SOLUTIONS –
Houses, apartments, offices. We
can help you on a weekly, biweekly or monthly basis. References available in Leisure World
community. Quality service at
affordable rates. We will be happy to assist you. Call us for a free
estimate. 301-747-5181. (5.6)
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HOUSE CLEANING – Kind
and honest, good references
from Leisure World community, experienced, good work. I
clean bathrooms, kitchens, dust,
mop and vacuum rooms, office,
den, deck, etc. Please call me,
240-476-2574. Ivone. (3.18)
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KITCHEN & BATH EXPERTS
– Our 27 years in business gives
you piece of mind that we can design your dreams while staying
within your budget. LW references. SuperiorDesignsGroup.
com, 410-761-1752. (5.6)
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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. (6.3)
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HOUSE CLEANING – 25
years experience. Worked in
LW for eight years. Reliable,
honest, great references. I live
in Aspen Hill. Call Alice, 301946-5996, 301-520-0074. (5.20)
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CARPET STRETCHING –
Don’t take the risk if you have
a wrinkled carpet to trip and fall.
Ten years working at L.W. Good
references, painting and general
home improvements. Small jobs
welcome. Handyman. Call Jesse
Morales at 301-747-5054. (3.18)
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CECILIA’S CLEANING – I
have 20 years experience. I
will clean your apartment or
house. A reasonable rate –
daily, weekly or monthly. If
you are interested, please call
me at 240-631-9125. (4.1)
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SERVICES AVAILABLE –
Organizing – papers, storage,
household; move coordination/
pack, unpack; medical advocacy; bookkeeping; personal
assistance; project management; errands. Leisure World
resident. Many years of business and elder care experience. 240-994-0949. (5.20)
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DOG WALKING & FEEDING. Also cat feeding and
company! I have good references in Leisure World. Jo
Ann, 301-598-3137. (3.18)
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COMPUTER AND TECH
HELP – We are No Nonsense
Help. Friendly support for
non-technical people. Computers (PC, Mac), phones, tablets.
Troubleshooting, tutoring and
advice. Phone support or house
call. 443-821-0600. Email:
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GLORIA’S GARDENING –
Does your garden need attention? Spring cleanup, planting,
weeding, pruning, watering,
mulching? As an experienced
gardener and Leisure World
resident, I will give your garden
the TLC it needs. Reasonable
rates. 301-980-2867. (6.3)
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FURNITURE REPAIR, broken recliners and sofas, new
cushions and padding, dents
and scratches, refinishing
“If it’s broke I can fix it.”
Doug Wehrle, 301-908-6970,
_______________________
UPCOMING
E V E N T S
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FILM FESTIVAL – 7:30 p.m.,
Monday, March 24, Aspen Hill
Library, 4407 Aspen Hill Road.
The Best Exotic Marigold
Hotel is the featured film - a
2012 British comedy/drama
nominated for the Golden
Globe Awards, Screen Actors
Guild Awards, and Critic’s
Choice Awards. Admission is
free and everyone is welcome.
The film festival is sponsored
by the Friends of the Aspen
Hill Library and continues on
Monday, April 28, June 23, and
July 28, at the Aspen Hill Library. 301-871-1113 or e-mail
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WORKSHOP – 6:30 – 8 p.m.,
Wednesday, March 26, Hope
Connections for Cancer Support, Beaumont House for
FASEB, 9650 Rockville Pike,
Bethesda. Lung cancer is the
leading cause of cancer death in
this country. However, the past
few years have seen remarkable advances in personalized
treatment based on the identification of specific mutations.
Other treatments, including
immuno-therapy, promise to
make a dramatic impact in
the years to come. Thoracic
medical oncologist Dr. Stephen Liu from Georgetown
University will review these
advances and answer questions
about lung cancer treatment
and screening. For people
affected by cancer. Free. 301634-7500 or [email protected]. (3.18)
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PUT THE MUSIC YOU love
back in your life! Enjoy live
jazz and swing on the first
Friday of the month at Hollywood East Caf�, Westfield
Wheaton Shopping Mall, 7
to 10 p.m. Listen to the Night
& Day Combo perform the
classic standard songs of the
30’s, 40’s and 50’s, from
Cole Porter, Gerswin, et
al. Great music, great food,
no cover charge! (1.2015p)
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WANTED
_______________________
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, 301-325-1973. (c)
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BUYING JEWELRY, SILVER, gold, vintage wristwatches, art, old paintings,
military items, guns, knives,
old coins. Cash paid. Silver
Spring resident. Tom, 240476-3441. Thank you. (5.20)
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CHAIRS – LOOKING FOR
tubular rattan chairs, two
to four, not new but must
be in good condition. Must
be able to fit into a five
foot wide balcony. Call Linda, 301-438-3232. (3.18)
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