March 2012

Special points of interest:

Takoma Park Silver Foxes

City of Takoma Park Seniors Recreation Program for Active Adults Age 55 plus

Financial Safety Workshopcover page. Tax Service page 2. New Mac iphoto and iMovie classespage 3. Senior Services Meeting page 3. Birthday Partypage 3. December Trip Review page 7.

Movin and Grovin into Spring

Put that spring back in your step and get your dancing groove on. Its springtime and theres no better time to get moving to the music for your health. And its fun! Join this happy group of line dancers, led by instructor extraordinaire, Ms. Barbara Brown, and find out why this class is so popular. Details on page 4. See you there!

Instructor Barbara Brown, and her fabulous students.

Inside this issue:

News and Events Fitness/Health Art/Education March Trips General Information March Calendar
Paula Lisowski Seniors Program Manager Takoma Park Recreation 7500 Maple Avenue Takoma Park, MD 20912 paulal@takomagov.org Phone: (301) 891-7280
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Savvy Steps for Senior Financial Safety

selves with several scam prevention techniques. In addition, you will learn legacy planning tools along with activities for shared learning with peers in attendance. Registration is required. Registration forms are available at the Takoma Park Community Center, and online at:
www.takomaparkmd.gov/recreation

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Urrikka WoodsScott, the founder of UBW Senior Solutions, LLC, will lead this interactive financial management training session for mature adults 55 and older. You will learn budgeting tips and tricks, and how to arm your-

Financial Workshop
Wednesday, March 14, 2012 10:0011:00 AM Lilac Room
Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Ave.

$5 per person
For more information, please call 301-891-7280.

Spring Trips Begin! See page 6.

"SpringAn experience in immortality. - Henry D. Thoreau

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Free Tax Service for Takoma Park Seniors!

seniors. This service is offered to low-income adults age 55 and older. This service covers personal tax returns only. No businesses, schedule C, or rentals, schedule E returns. Takoma Park has been allotted one day in March on the schedule for 2012. There will be nine appointments, (3 per hour). Please select a time, then you must call-in to the Takoma Park Schedule:

AARP Appointment Office to reserve your

space. Please call this number to schedule your tax aide appointment

Wednesday, March 14
11:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, and 1:00 p.m. Location: Senior Room
Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Avenue

The Takoma Park Recreation Department is partnering with AARP and the Montgomery County RSVP to bring the annual free tax aide program to Takoma Park

240-777-2577
Office hours: 9:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.

New Game Room Is Open For Your Leisure

The Game Room has new winter and spring hours available for seniors to play pool, table tennis, basketball arcade and other active games. The Game Room is a great location to join your friends for lively social conversation before and after classes and events during the day. You can find the Game Room in the Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Avenue. Feel free to bring your lunch or snacks to enjoy between classes. Food is allowed at the snack tables only. No food or drinks at the game tables.

New Game Room Hours, Adults 55 plus: MondayFriday 9:00 a.m.1:30 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m.12:00 noon Come in and play!

Gentle Water Movement Class for Seniors at the Piney Branch School Swimming Pool
In partnership with the pool, the Recreation Department would like to promote the Gentle Water Movement class, lead by Anne LeVeque. This shallow-water class uses flotation belts, aqua-barbells and water noodles to increase flexibility and strength. Tuesdays Contact the Pool for more 4:004:45 p.m. information and registration. Piney Branch Pool, 7510 Maple Avenue $8 per person, per class. Please ask about senior scholarships!
Piney Branch Pool (7510 Maple Ave., inside Piney Branch School) is open. For more information about hours and classes, check out the pool website: www.acsgw.org/ pool.htm You may contact the pool at (301) 891-8017. You may also call Joyce Seamens, Director of Pool Operation, Adventist Community Services at (301) 565-0190.

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New Classes!

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Special MAC Computer classes: iphoto and imovie

Learn how to use iPhoto to organize, edit and share your photos online. Make photo albums and slide shows. In the iMovie class, you can learn to create your own home movies, vacation videos, and other projects. Both classes take place in the Multi-media Lab in the Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Avenue. Registration is required. See page 5 for details.

Would you like to learn creative techniques using Mac computer software? Here is your opportunity to be creative in two new classes, iPhoto and iMovie, being offered by instructor Akili Brown.

Instructor Akili Brown

Senior Services Meeting

Please join us for the next meeting: Topics: 1. Transportation Issues 2. Professional Services. Thursday, March 15, 2012 6:30 PM Azalea Room, Takoma Park Community Center 7500 Maple Avenue

Welcome to Our Spring Birthday Party

Friday, March 16, 2012
(January, February, and March Birthdays)

11:30 AM1:00 PM
Free Event Cake, Ice Cream & Games

Lilac Room,
Takoma Park Community Center 7500 Maple Avenue

For more information, please call 301-891-7280. Open to all adults age 55 and older.

Edith, Mary, Susan, Adelaide, Philabertha and other seniors enjoyed the December 16, 2011 Birthday Party in the Lilac Room.

Inclement Weather Info:

Please listen to your radio or television for possible school closings or delays. If Montgomery County Schools are closed due to weather conditions, all senior program activities will be canceled. For information, call our weather hotline: (301) 891-7101 ext. 5605

Silver Foxes On-line.

Heres how to find the newsletter online: Go to: www.takomaparkmd.gov/recreation Click on this symbol:

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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

Fitness and Health Bone Builders Exercise Table Tennis

Mondays and Thursdays, Ongoing* 10:00 -11:00 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays Tuesdays and Fridays, Ongoing* 10:30 -11:30 a.m. ongoing 11:30 1:00 p.m. (Winter hours)
*Please call (301) 891-7280 to check for new registration availability in Saturdays, ongoing 10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. either session. The classes may be full due to their popularity, however (No Wednesdays) a waiting list is available. Come play this fun, energetic game. A great Bone Builders consists of three parts: balance exercises, way to improve eye-hand coordination: helps weight training and discussion concerning diet, safety and keep the body healthy and the mind sharp. exercise. This program, in partnership with Montgomery Drop-in. Game room.** No cost. County, uses trained RSVP volunteers supervised by a certiGentle Yoga fied trainer. Registration is required. Dance Studio. No cost.

Gentle Tai Chi

Mondays, March 5, 12 (eight week session 1/9/123/12/12) 11:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Kirk Talbott will introduce you to the ancient Chinese internal martial art of tai-chi chuan, a gentle moving meditation that improves health and restores balance and calm. The class will emphasize relaxation, posture, and breathing through the slow, integrated exercise of the traditional Yang-style short form. Eight weeks. Dance Studio. Registration is required. No cost.

Alternate Fridays, March 9, 23

Winter Session: 1/13/124/20/12

12:001:00 p.m.
Carol Mermey, RYT, will introduce you to the ways yoga can help you increase flexibility, strength, and balance, using a series of seated and standing poses. Learn breathing and relaxation techniques. Beginners and experienced students welcome, work at your own level. You must bring a yoga mat to every class. Registration is required. Limit of 15. Dance Studio. No cost. This
class may be full due to its popularity, however a waiting list is available.

Line Dance Exercise

Wednesdays, Ongoing 11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. Fridays, Ongoing (No class 3/2/12) 6:307:30 p.m.
Barbara Brown instructs this line dancing class and demonstrates how exercise can be fun with music. No experience necessary so come and enjoy the activity. Registration is required. Dance Studio. No cost.

Line Dancers

**The Game Room is available for seniors to play pool, table tennis, basketball arcade and other active games.
New Winter/Spring hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and Saturdays 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

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Art and Educational Classes Computer Classes

Wednesdays, March 7, 14, 21, 28 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m. (Session II 3/7/124/4/12).
Learn to use the internet, a word processing program, and email. You need a Takoma Park Library card* to access the computers, and take this course. Limit six participants. Instructors: Phil Shapiro, Jim Mueller and Jane Hawkanson. Registration is required. Six weeks. Computer Center. Class Fee: $10 Payable to the City of Takoma Park. *Library card fees: Free/Takoma Park residents, $37/ Montgomery County residents, and $60 non-Mont. Co. residents.

All about iPhoto

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Wednesdays, March 14, 21, 28 1:00 2:00 p.m. (Eight weeks: 3/14/125/2/12)
iPhoto is your Mac computers built in photo management software.

Learn how to use iPhoto to organize, edit, share and enjoy your photos. Make photo albums, slide shows, and share photos online with Facebook or other social media. Maximum 8 students. Registration is required. Multi Media Lab. Fee: $50 Payable to the City of Takoma Park.

All about iMovie

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Needlework Get-together
Mondays, Ongoing* 11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 14, 21, 28 2:00 3:00 p.m. (Eight weeks: 3/14/125/2/12)
Resumes March 5
iMovie is your Mac computers built in movie editing program.

Are you bored sitting and knitting alone? Join us for fun, conversation and support with your needlework projects. Bring your projects with you. This is not an instructional class. Drop-in. Senior Room. No cost. *The group will not meet during inclement weather.

Learn how to transfer, edit and share your home movies, vacations videos or create your own projects. Make record videos, slide shows, and share movies online with Youtube and other social media. Maximum 8 students. Registration is required. Multi Media Lab. Fee: $50 Payable to the City of Takoma Park.

Open Art Studio

Monday, March 12 11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Expand your art skills or learn new techniques. Be creative in a relaxed atmosphere. Registration is required. Art Studio. No cost.

Brain Games
Tuesday, March 6 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Enjoy a variety of cognitive puzzle challenges and games. Have fun while doing something good for your mind. Come and play. Drop in. Senior Room. No cost.

Blood Pressure Screening

Thursday, March 22 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Adventist Healthcare will be doing a monthly blood
pressure screening. Drop-in. Senior Room. No cost. After your screening, please stay for some games of bingo...lots of fun for everyone.

Bingo
Thursday, March 22 12:002:00 p.m.
Come and try your luck. Win a prize. Drop-in. Senior Room. No cost.

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Walking/Stairs Guide: One Shoe: Two Shoes: Three Shoes: Limited walking/no stairs. Walking/Standing/may be stairs. Active walking/may be stairs.

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Driving Distance Guide: One steering wheel: 1 hour or less. Two steering wheels: 2 hours or less.

March 2012 Trips

How to register for trips:

This symbol means the site is wheelchair accessible:

1. To begin the registration process, please call 301-891-7280 to include your name on a pre-registration list.
Note: This list will hold the participants place in line for 3 days to one week, depending on when the trip is scheduled in the month. Registration for the current months trip (s) will usually begin on the first business day of the month. To insure proper processing, it is best to speak directly with a Recreation Department staff person, and not leave a recorded message.

2. A Takoma Park Recreation Department registration form is required for each trip.
Note: This form must be received by the end of the pre-registration period, or the participant will be removed from the list, and the space will become available.

3. Please register in-person, or mail the registration form to: Takoma Park Recreation Department, 7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland 20912.
Note: We have a fair first come-first serve system for all participants. Trips are popular and fill up fast, so register early. If you have any questions, please call Paula Lisowski, Seniors Program Manager at 301-891-7280. You may also call the general Recreation information line at 301-891-7290.

Trip # 1: Musicalitea, Strathmore Music Center, Bethesda, Maryland

Back by popular demand! A great time for music lovers to gather together and enjoy great music and meet new friends over delicious tea and light refreshments. Musical (vocal and/or instrumental) performances by Levine School of Music faculty-artists, students and guests.
Date: Thursday, March 8, 2012 Time: 10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m. Meet at Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Avenue. Bus pick up at Franklin Apartments, Mapleview Apartments, and Victory Tower only. Registration is required. Registration begins on 3/1/12 at 8:30 a.m. Call (301) 8917280 to pre-register, then fill out form by 3/6/12 (registration ends) or earlier. No cost.

Trip # 2: National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, DC

Celebrate Womens History Month! The National Museum of Women in the Arts, was incorporated in November 1981 as a private, non-profit museum, and is the only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to recognizing the contributions of women artists. Bring spending money for lunch in the museums Mezzanine Caf, surrounded by works from the museums permanent collection.
Date: Wednesday, March 21, 2012 Time: 9:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Meet at the Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Avenue. Bus pick up at Franklin Apartments, Mapleview Apartments, and Victory Tower only. Registration is required. Registration begins on 3/1/12 at 8:30 a.m. Call (301) 891-7280 to pre-register, and then fill out the form by 3/16/12 (registration ends) or earlier.

$8 per person entrance fee. Bring with you on 3/21/2012.

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Holiday Trip ReviewFestival of Lights

We had a fabulous trip to the Mormon Temple in Kensington, Maryland, on December 13, 2011, for the annual holiday light display. In addition, we enjoyed 16 decorated trees, crches from around the world, and a free concert by the Stonewall Jackson High School Concert Choir and Ensemble in the Visitor Center theatre.

Roses smile is as lovely as the holiday decorations. Great concert by the Stonewall Jackson High School Choir.

Photos by Paula Lisowski

Queen for a DaySeniors Celebrate Program Manager

Dear Silver Foxes, Thank you for honoring me with a surprise Appreciation Celebration on Friday, January 20, 2012. Your kind words, and heartfelt expressions of appreciation for me and the senior program filled me with joy. It is my pleasure to continue to provide you with quality classes and events throughout the year. With sincere gratitude, Paula Lisowski, Seniors Program Manager

For information, please contact: Paula Lisowski, Manager, Seniors Program (301) 891-7280

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Bone Builders 10:3011:30 a Table Tennis 11:30 a 1 p Gentle Yoga 121 p Evening Line Dance 6:307:30 p

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Financial Workshop 10 - 11 a Line Dancing 11 a12 p Tax Service11 a - 2 p Computer Class 11:30 a1:30 p Mac iPhoto 12 p Mac iMovie 23 p

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Bone Builders 1011 a Table Tennis 11:30 a 1 p Senior Services Meeting 6:30 p

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Bone Builders 10:3011:30 a Table Tennis 11:30 a 1 p Birthday Party 11:30 a1 p Evening Line Dance 6:307:30 p

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Line Dancing 11 a12 p Computer Class 1130 a130 p Mac iPhoto 12 p Mac iMovie 23 p Trip Women in Arts Museum 9 a3 p

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Bone Builders 1011 a Table Tennis 11:30 a 1 p Blood Pressure 11:30 a12: 30 p Bingo 122 p

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