June 2011
City of Takoma Park Seniors Recreation Program for Active Adults Age 55 plus
Special points of interest:
Oldies Picnic-cover story.
Game Show—cover story
and page 5
Miniature Golf—page 2
Square Dancing—page 2
Birthday Party—page 3
Test the Voting System—
page 3
Inside this issue:
News and Events
Fitness/Health
Art/Education
June Trips
General Information
June Calendar
Paula Lisowski
Seniors Program Manager
Takoma Park Recreation
7500 Maple Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
paulal@takomagov.org
Phone: (301) 891-7280
Takoma Park Silver Foxes
You are invited to an Oldies but Goodies Picnic
Takoma Park teens are Cole, Chubby Checkers, Oldies but Goodies Picnic
dressing in style to take Little Richard, the Beach ―Free‖
the music back to the Boys, the Beatles, the Thursday, June 30, 2011
50’s, 60’s and 70’s, and Supremes and many oth-
12:30—3:00 PM
enthusiastically welcome ers. The teens will pro-
Takoma Park seniors to vide refreshments, party Heffner Park Center
42 Oswego Avenue
an ―Oldies but Goodies‖ activities, entertainment
picnic. Seniors will be and dances from the 50’s For more information,
treated to the music of to the 70’s. So put on and to arrange for trans-
famous singers and mu- your dancing shoes and portation, please contact:
sical groups such as join us for a blast from Faye Wright, Teen
Frank Sinatra, Nat King the past. Manager at 301-891-7283.
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4, 5
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Summer Game Shows
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chance. Paula and Faye Is Right, Let’s Make a
Have you been watching of the Recreation De- Deal, Family Feud,
other people win games partment will act as hosts Name That Tune and
on television over the for our interpretation of other favorites. Come
years and wish you could popular television game and play! See page 5
play to win? Now is your shows such as The Price for details.
"The hum of bees is the voice of the garden." - Elizabeth Lawrence
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Silver Foxes Online!
The Silver Foxes News- cal, but you don’t have
letter is now on the to wait for the mail. A
Takoma Park Recreation limited mailing list will
web site. All you need still be available for
to do is click on the those who do not have
―Seniors‖ icon and bring computer access. Copies
up the current newsletter. of the newsletter will
Not only is this more eco continue to be hand
-friendly and economi- delivered to the senior
Miniature Golf Mini Trip
A round of miniature
golf is very enjoyable
exercise! Join us for an
entertaining round of
miniature golf at Bohrer
Park in Gaithersburg,
Maryland. Bohrer Park’s
fun and ―challenging‖
miniature golf course is
set in a beautifully land-
scaped park with water-
falls, streams and ponds.
Walking/Standing/
Active. Warm weather:
wear sunscreen, dress
appropriately for com-
fort. Meet at Takoma
Square Dancing with Betsy Taylor—summer session
Square dancing is part in the Azalea Room to
of American culture...it learn the basics of
is a form of dancing that Square Dancing or to
requires team work and enhance your existing
cooperation...and also skills. The summer, six
produces laughter, and weeks, Session I begins
friendship as well as June 2, 2011. Choose the
physical and mental class that’s right for you,
health benefits from beginners or more ad-
exercise,‖ says Betsy vanced. Singles and
Taylor. Join Ms. Taylor couples are welcome.
on Thursday mornings See page 4 for details.
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housing buildings in Ta- Here’s how to find the
koma Park. Additional newsletter online:
copies will be available Go to:
in the Senior Room and www.takomaparkmd.gov/recreation
all Recreation Depart- Click on this symbol:
ment facilities. For more
information, please call
Paula Lisowski at (301)
891-7280.
Park Community Cen- form by 6/16/11 or
ter, 7500 Maple Avenue. earlier. Limit 10 partici-
Transportation is pro- pants. Enjoy fun and
vided at no cost for sen- fresh air.
iors. Pick up at Franklin
Apartments, Mapleview
Apartments, and Victory
Tower only.
Wednesday
June 29, 2011
10 AM – 1:00 PM
$5 senior rate: per per-
son. Bring on 6/21/11.
Registration is required.
Please call 301-891-
7280 to pre-register,
then fill out registration
Betsy Taylor
Photos by Paula Lisowski
Square Dancers,
Betsy, Al, Gigi,
Ken, Norma, Dale,
Gloria, Alice and
Helen move lively to
the music.
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Our March 18 Birthday Party was a blast. And…

Michele, Monica, Susan, Rosa, Diane, Jennifer, Linda,

Phillebertha, Anjana, Judy and others enjoyed the birthday
goodies and friendly conversation. Photo by Paula Lisowski

… the June 17 Birthday Party will be great fun.

Mark your calendars -- our next Birthday Party is this month on Friday, June 17, 2011 at 1:00 p.m.,
in the Lilac Room, T.P Community Center. Bring your friends and join us as we celebrate April, May
and June birthdays with cake, ice cream, and fun. All welcome.

Senior Citizens—the Takoma Park Board of Elections needs your help!

Thursday, June 9, 2011
11:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
Lilac Room, Takoma Park Community Center
Takoma Park senior citizens are invited to help test the voting system to be used for the November 2011
election. Your participation will help to identify strengths and weaknesses of the voter interface.
During these hours, we will have the electronic voter interface and the absentee voting system available for
anyone to test. After you have tried the systems, join us for refreshments and let us know what you think. Is
the system easy to use? What do you think could be improved? We want to hear from YOU so we can make
our system even better.

For information, contact Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, 301-891-7267 or jessiec@takomagov.org .

Light lunch refreshments will be served.

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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
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 a.m.– 1:00 p.m.
*Please call (301) 891-7280 to check for new registration availability in
either session. The class may be full due to the popularity of the class.
―Bone Builders‖ consists of three parts: balance exercises,
weight training and discussion concerning diet, safety and
exercise. This program, in partnership with Montgomery
County, uses trained RSVP volunteers supervised by a certi-
fied trainer. Registration is required. Dance Studio. No cost.
Line Dance Exercise
Wednesdays, Ongoing (No class 6/1/11) 11:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Fridays, Ongoing (No class 6/3/11) 6:30—7:30 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.
Square Dancing
Table Tennis
Saturdays, ongoing 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
(No Wednesdays)
Come play this fun, energetic game. A great
way to improve eye-hand coordination: helps
keep the body healthy and the mind sharp.
Drop-in. Game room.** No cost.
Gentle Yoga
Alternate Fridays, Summer Session
June 3, 17
12:00—1:00 p.m.
Carol Mermey, RYT, will introduce you to
the ways yoga can help you increase flexi-
bility, strength, and balance, using a series
of seated and standing poses. Learn breath-
ing and relaxation techniques. Beginners
and experienced students welcome, work at
your own level. You must have a yoga mat,
bring it to class. Registration required.
Dance Studio. No cost. May 13—August 19.

Thursdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Beginners Class 11:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.

Thursdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Intermediate Plus Class 10:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.

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 six week sessions: 6/2/11—7/7/11.
Azalea Room. Registration is required. Fee: $16 per person/per 6 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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Fitness and Health, continued, Art and Educational
Computer Classes
Wednesdays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
11:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m.
It’s never too late to get on the information highway.
Learn to use the internet, a word processing program,
and email. You need a Takoma Park Library card to
take this course. Six weeks. Instructors: Phil Shapiro,
Jim Mueller and Jane Hawkanson. Registration is
required. Computer Center.
Fee: $10 Payable to the City of Takoma Park.
Needlework Get-together
Mondays, Ongoing
11:30 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
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.
Blood Pressure Screening
Thursday, June 23
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...lot’s of fun for everyone.
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Introduction to Tennis
Fridays, June 3, 10
4:00—5:00 p.m.
Pat Rumbaugh, a Takoma Park resident and award
winning tennis coach, will lead a tennis instructional
class for seniors. Beginners and more experienced
students welcome. 6 weeks. May 6—June 10, 2011.
Registration is required. No cost.
Meet at the Takoma Park Middle School tennis
courts.
Game Show
Tuesday, June 14
11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
Have you been watching other people win games
on television over the years and wish you could
play to win? Now is your chance. Paula and Faye of
the Recreation Department will act as hosts for our
interpretation of popular television game shows
such as The Price is Right, Let’s Make a Deal,
Family Feud, Name That Tune and other favorites.
Come and play! Registration is required. Senior
room. No cost. See you there!
Bingo
Thursday, June 23
12:00—2:00 p.m.
Come and try your luck. Win a prize.
Drop-in. Senior Room. No cost.
Transportation provided for Victory Tower, Frank-
lin Apts. and Maple View Apts. only. Call (301)
891-7280, 3 days in advance or pick-up.
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Walking/Stairs Guide: One shoe: Limited walking, no stairs.

Two shoes: Walking/Standing/may be stairs.
June 2011 Trips Three shoes: Active walking/may be stairs.

This symbol means the site Driving Distance Time: One steering wheel: 1 hour or less
is wheelchair accessible. Two steering wheels: 2 hours or less

Historic Downtown Frederick Tour, Frederick, Maryland

Join a professional tour guide for a bus ride tour of downtown Frederick, Maryland. The
guided tour highlights the history of Frederick County, Maryland, from the Colonial
period, through the Civil War, to the present day, as we view important historic buildings
and sites. After the tour, you are free to explore on foot the many shops, galleries and res-
taurants in downtown Frederick. Bring spending money for lunch and shopping. Wear
comfortable walking shoes and walk as little or as much as you like in town.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 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. Call (301) 891-7280 to pre-register, and then fill out registration
form by 6/3/11 or earlier.
$5 per person. Bring cash with you on 6/8/11.

National Harbor, Maryland

Stroll along the outdoor promenade. Walk to a variety of shops and restaurants
within this spectacular waterfront community. Bring spending money for shopping
and to buy lunch in a restaurant of your choice. You may choose to bring your
lunch. Warm weather, dress appropriately for comfort. Rain or shine. Wear com-
fortable walking shoes.
Friday, June 24, 2011
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 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. Call (301) 891-7280 to pre-register, and then fill out
Seniors registration form by 6/17/11 or earlier.
Requested
Trip! No cost.

Miniature Golf Mini-Trip (Mini-bus) Wednesday, June 29...see page 2 for details.
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Seniors, it’s Summer!

That means - fresh produce.
Pool Information/Hours Crossroads Farmers Market
7676 New Hampshire Ave.
Takoma/Langley Crossroads.
Piney Branch Swimming Pool (7510 Maple Ave., inside Piney Branch School) is open:
Every Wednesday, through
Early Bird Swim: Monday—Friday ……. 6:30—8:30 AM
October 26, 2011.
Regular Swim: Monday-Thursday …… 4—9 PM (must be out of the pool by 9 PM).
Free transportation by Recreation
Sunday hours…………. 8 AM—5 PM
Hours and classes subject to change. Check the pool website: www.acsgw.org/pool.htm
Bus. Please note: there will be no bus
service on June 8th.
Senior rates are $3.50 per swim (or a pass for $35.00—12 swims). The pool offers re-
Pick-up/drop-off time and location
duced cost passes for low income seniors.
flyers available in the Senior room,
During pool hours, call (301) 891-8017. The lifeguards will answer this line, unless they
are out on the deck, or if the pool has an unscheduled closure. You can always call Joyce
Takoma Park Community Center,
7500 Maple Ave.
Seamens, Director of Pool Operations, Adventist Community Services at (301)565-0190.
Information: call 301-891-7280.

March 25, 2011 Trip review: Women are getting recognition for great achievements in Maryland.

Eliner Elgin, left, Director of Outreach, Maryland Commission for Women, warmly
greeted us and was the guide for our tour of the Maryland Women’s Heritage Center in
Baltimore, MD on 3/25/11. Anna, center, and Lowella, right, study the exhibits.
Photos by Paula Lisowski

A great resource for you...the Senior Room

Monday—Friday 2:00— 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 12:00—6:00 p.m.
Sunday Closed
The Senior Room is located on the second floor of the Takoma Park Community Center between the Library
and the Computer Center. The Senior Room is a drop-in facility, and is open to all people ages 55 and older.
Classes are held at various times throughout the week. Computers are available in the room for Senior use
only. Computer assistance is available in room ―A‖ only. Please sign the log-in book upon entering the Senior
Room. Food and drinks are not permitted in the Senior room except for City of Takoma Park events.
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For information, please contact: Paula Lisowski,
Manager, Seniors Program (301) 891-7280 June 2011
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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Computer Class Bone Builders Bone Builders Table Tennis
Session II begins 10—11 a 10:30—11:30 a 10:00 a—
11:30 a—1:30 p Square Dance Plus Table Tennis 12:00 p
10—11 a
No Line Dance 11:30 a—1 p
Square Dance
Crossroads Tennis Class
Beginners
Market 11 a—12 p 4—5 p
3—6:00 p Table Tennis No Evening Line
11:30 a—1 p Dance

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Center closed on Bone Builders Bone Builders Computer Class Bone Builders Bone Builders Table Tennis
10—11 a 10:30—11:30 a 11:30 a—1:30 p 10—11 a 10:30—11:30 a 10:00 a—
Sundays
Table Tennis Table Tennis Line Dancing Square Dance Table Tennis 12:00 p
Classes 11:30 a—1 p
11:30 a—1 p 11:30 a—1:p 11 a—12 p
10 a—12 p Gentle Yoga
Sweater Knit Frederick Tour 12—1 p
10:30 a - 12 p 9 a—4 p Voting Test
Tennis Class
Needlework 11 a—1:30 p
4—5 p
Get-together Table Tennis
Evening Line Dance
11:30 a—1 p
11:30 a—12:30 p No Market 6:30—7:30 p

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Center closed on Bone Builders Bone Builders Computer Class Bone Builders Bone Builders Table Tennis
10—11 a 10:30—11:30 a 11:30 a—1:30 p 10—11 a 10:30—11:30 a 10:00 a—
Sundays
Table Tennis Table Tennis Line Dancing Square Dance Plus Table Tennis 12:00 p
10—11 a
11:30 a—1 p 11:30 a—1 p 11 a—12 p 11:30 a—1 p
Square Dance
Needlework Game Show Crossroads Birthday Party
Beginners
Get-together 11:30 a—12:30 p Market 11 a—12 p 12—2 p
11:30 a—12:30 p 3—6p Table Tennis Evening Line
11:30 a—1 p Dancing
6:30—7:30 p

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Center closed on Bone Builders Bone Builders Computer Class Bone Builders Bone Builders Table Tennis
10—11 a 10:30—11:30 a 11:30 a—1:30 p 10—11 a 10:30—11:30 a 10:00 a—
Sundays
Table Tennis Table Tennis Line Dancing Square Dance Table Tennis 12:00 p
11:30 a—1 p
11:30 a—1 p 11:30 a—1 p 11 a—12 p Classes
Gentle Yoga
Needlework Crossroads 10 a—12 p 12—1 p
Get-together Market Table Tennis Evening Line Dance
11:30 a—1:00 p 3—6p 11:30 a—1 p 6:30—7:30 p
Blood Pressure National Harbor
11:30 a—12: 30 p 9 a—3 p
Bingo
12—2 p
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Center closed on Bone Builders Bone Builders Computer Class Bone Builders
10—11 a 10:30—11:30 11:30 a—1:30 p 10—11 a
Sundays
Table Tennis Table Tennis Line Dancing Square Dancing
10 a —12 p
11:30 a—1 p 11:30 a—1 p 11 a—12 p
Table Tennis
Needlework Miniature Golf 11:30 a—1 p
Get-together 10 a—1 p Oldies Picnic
11:30 a—12:30 p Crossroads 11 a—1 p
3—6p