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City of Takoma Park Seniors Recreation Program for Active Adults Age 55 plus
Special points of interest:
Seniors Celebrate Mardi Gras—Italian Style!
Mardi Gras/Carnevale —
cover, continued page 7 Did
Newsletter on-line —
Page 2
Tennis class—page 2
Water Aerobics-Piney
Branch Pool—page 2
Focus on Seniors—page 3
Active Adult Expo-page 6
Fitness/Health 4, 5
Art/Education 5
Wow!
May Trips 6
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General Information 7 Judy is crowned Mardi Gras Queen!
Story and more pictures on page 7.
Photos by Paula Lisowski and Eric Rasch.
May Calendar 8
Paula Lisowski
Seniors Program Manager
Takoma Park Recreation
7500 Maple Avenue Continued on
Takoma Park, MD 20912
paulal@takomagov.org page 6.
Continued on page 6
Phone: (301) 891-7280
"Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May." - William Shakespeare
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ing tennis? According to So, if you are ready to Meet at the Tennis Courts,
Dr. Gordon Blackburn, come to the courts, get Takoma Park Middle School
Ph.D., of the Miller some fresh air, and take
Family Heart & Vascu- your stress out on that Fridays, May 6, 13, 20, 27,
lar Institute, playing little yellow ball, join June 3, 10
tennis on a regular basis Pat Rumbaugh, a
is a good way to get Takoma Park resident 4:00—5:00 PM
Instructor Pat Rumbaugh aerobic exercise, burn and award winning ten-
calories, lower blood nis coach, who will lead No cost. Registration and
pressure, reduce the risk a tennis instructional registration form is required
of heart disease, and im- class for seniors this to participate in this class.
prove agility and bal- spring. Beginners and Call 301-891-7280. 6 weeks.
ance. In addition, tennis more experienced stu- Limit 12 students. Open to
can offer players an dents are welcome. adults age 55 and older.
All programs take place at the Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Avenue, unless otherwise noted.
Advance registration is required for trips and classes.
No registration is required for drop-in activities.
Transportation is provided for trips and special events. Space is limited and requires advance registration.
For more information please call Paula Lisowski at (301) 891-7280 or e-mail at paulal@takomagov.org
Betsy Taylor instructs and calls fun and energetic square dancing routines. Come and learn the basics of
Square Dance or add on to your square dancing skills. Choose the class that’s right for you, beginners and
more advanced students, singles and couples welcome. Both classes are eight week sessions: 3/17/11-5/12/11.
Azalea Room. Registration required. Fee: $16 per person/per 8 week class.
**The Game Room is available for Seniors to play pool, table tennis, basketball arcade and other active games
Monday - Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (No Wednesdays), and Saturdays 10:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m.
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This symbol means the site is Driving Distance Time: One steering wheel: 1 hour or less
wheelchair accessible. Two steering wheels: 2 hours or less
Many Thanks to Pauline Millone, her long-time friend Anatasia, and her
daughter Jenny for the wonderful food and music. Their contribution to the
Takoma Park Recreation Department Senior Program was appreciated by all
who attended this special event.
Pauline Millone
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Center closed on Bone Builders Bone Builders Computer Class Bone Builders Bone Builders Table Tennis
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Sundays
Table Tennis Square Dance Plus
Table Tennis Line Dancing Tennis Class 12:00 p
11:30 a—1 p 10—11 a
11:30 a—1 p 11 a—12 p Begins
Sweater Knit Square Dance
10:30 a - 12 p 4—5 p
Beginners
Needlework 11 a—12 p No Evening Line
11:30 a—12:30 p Table Tennis Dancing
Active Aging Expo 11:30 a—1 p
8:30 a—3:00 p
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Sundays
Table Tennis Table Tennis Line Dancing Square Dance Plus/ Gentle Yoga 12:00 p
Intermediate
11:30 a—1 p 11:30 a—1 p 11 a—12 p 12—1 p
10—11 a
Sweater Knit Tennis Class
Square Dance
10:30 a - 12 p Beginners 4—5 p
Needlework 11 a—12 p Evening Line
11:30 a—12:30 p Trip to Patuxent Dancing
9 a—3 p 6:30—7:30 p
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Table Tennis Table Tennis Line Dancing Table Tennis Tennis Class 12:00 p
11:30 a—1 p 11:30 a—1 p 11 a—12 p 11:30 a—1 p 4—5 p
Sweater Knit Evening Line
10:30 a - 12 p Dancing
Needlework 6:30—7:30 p
Get-together
11:30 a—12:30 p
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Table Tennis Table Tennis No Line Dancing Table Tennis Gentle Yoga Holiday
11:30 a—1 p 11:30 a—1 p 11:30 a—1 p 12—1 p
Sweater Knit Trip to Hillwood Blood Pressure Tennis Class
10:30 a - 12 p Mansion/Gardens 11:30 a—12: 30 p 4—5 p
Needlework 9 a—3 p Bingo No Evening Line
11:30 a—1:00 p 12—2 p Dancing
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Center closed Center Closed Bone Builders
Holiday Memorial Holiday 10:30—11:30
Table Tennis
11:30 a—1 p