Holiday Park Multiservice Senior Center
3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton, MD 20906
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Volume XXVIII No. 9
AGING WITH ZEN & ZIP
HOT OUTSIDE - COOL EXERCISE INSIDE
Register now for...
YOGA
YOUR BODY WAS MEANT TO MOVE
Coming in September...
SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCE
(See Classes)
PERFORMANCE
ACTRESS LINDA KENYON
As Julia Childs
in
JULIA SAYS: BON APPETIT
Monday, July 6
(See 1:15 p.m. Programs)
THINK & DISCUSS
RISK AND HEALTHY AGING: FINDINGS OF THE
BALTIMORE LONGITUDINAL STUDY
Wednesday, July 8
CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Monday, July 20
(See 1:15 p.m. Programs)
In
Montgomery County
JULY 2009
CENTER CLOSED
July 3 - Independence Day
Summer maintenance & budget savings
July 25 - August 2
HEALTH ADVICE
FROM THE PROFESSIONALS
DROOPY EYELIDS
Thursday, July 16
ASK THE OPTHALMOLOGIST
Wednesday, July 22
EXERCISES TO IMPROVE MOBILITY & STRENGTH
Thursday, July 23
(See 1:15 p.m. Programs)
MUSIC
As American As Apple Pie
BOYS NIGHT OUT
Thursday, July 2
THE PIANO SOCIETY OF GREATER WASHINGTON
FEATURING PIANIST AUDREY ANDRIST
Tuesday, July 7
AMERICAN PIANO CLASSICS
LECTURE AND LISTENING WITH IRV CHAMBERLAIN
Tuesday, July 14 & 21
JP MCDERMOTT & THE RED HOT ROCKABILLY
Friday, July 17
(See 1:15 p.m. Programs)
The contents of this newsletter can be found on-line at our easy-access web site: www.holidaypark.us
Newsletter Sponsored by HPSI (Holiday Park Seniors, Inc.)
Information-containing advertisements do not constitute any involvement, support, or endorsement
by Montgomery County Government, the Department of Recreation, or the individual facility or program.
CLASSES - JULY/AUGUST 2009
HOLIDAY PARK SENIORS, INC. (HPSI) SPONSORED CLASSES
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT POLICY - Registration begins the first of each month unless otherwise
noted. All refund requests must be in writing. Class refunds requested at least three working days before the first
class will be refunded at 100%. Classes joined late are not prorated. HPSI-sponsored classes have two fees: one
for HPSI members & one for non-members. You must show your HPSI card to qualify for the lower class fee.
FITNESS & DANCE CLASSES
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
LINE DANCE W/LYNN - Choose from a variety of skill levels and learn some great dance steps. (Please talk
to instructor Lynn Osborne if you are registering for an intermediate or advanced class and have not been in
one of her classes before.) Fee for ten 1-hour sessions (6 weeks): $18.00 w/HPSI Card, $ 21.00 w/o; for
seven 1-hour sessions (7 weeks): $21.00 w/HPSI Card, $25.00 w/o. Current students are given priority at
registration.
BEGINNER - Begins Tues., July 7 from 1:30-2:30. 7 weeks.
ADV. BEGINNER: SECTION I - Begins Mon., July 13 from 1:30-2:30. 7 weeks.
SECTION II - Begins Wed., July 8 from 2:00-3:00. 7 weeks.
INTERMEDIATE: SECTION I - Begins Mon., July 13 from 2:30-3:30. 7 weeks.
SECTION II - Begins Tues., July 7 from 2:30-3:30. 7 weeks.
SECTION III - Begins Wed., July 8 from 1:00-2:00. 7 weeks.
SECTION IV - Begins Thurs., July 9 from 11:00-noon. 6 weeks.
ADVANCED - Begins Thurs., July 9 from 10:00-11:00. 6 weeks.
YOUR BODY WAS MEANT TO MOVE - This beginner exercise class combines both seated and standing
movements and is meant to target major muscle groups and gently challenge your strength, flexibility, balance and endurance. Class is geared for people of all abilities, including individuals with arthritis and other
physical limitations. Resistance bands and light weights will be provided by HPSI for your use in class. Fee
for 8 sessions: $22.00 w/HPSI Card, $26.00 w/o Card. Taught by Keith Federman. Begins Thurs., July 16
from 10:30-11:30.
GENTLE YOGA w/Anne - Gentle movements and postures will improve flexibility, balance and strength, and
enable deeper relaxation and better sleep. Taught by Anne Shums. Fee for 6 sessions: $18.00 w/HPSI Card,
$21.00 w/o card.
SECTION I - Begins Mon., July 6 from 9:15-10:15.
SECTION II - Begins Mon., July 6 from 10:30-11:30.
GENTLE YOGA w/Debbie - Designed for students who prefer a more vigorous workout than Chair Yoga.
Practice beginning yoga poses and learn the principles of body alignment and breath awareness to reduce
stress and increase movement and vitality. Bring your own mat. Fee for 6 sessions: $18.00 w/HPSI Card,
$21.00 w/o Card. Taught by Debbie Martin. Begins Wed., July 8 from 1:45-2:45.
CHAIR YOGA w/Debbie - Uses chairs and other props to experience stretching and strengthening benefits of
yoga regardless of your physical condition. Suitable for students with illness, injury or chronic pain who desire a slow pace. Yoga poses are modified for the chair and work all parts of the body to improve strength
and mobility. Fee for 6 sessions: $18.00 w/HPSI Card, $21.00 w/o Card. Taught by Debbie Martin. Begins
Wed., July 8 from 12:30-1:30.
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
DROP-IN / FEE CLASSES: Note: Please see instructor for exception dates.
CHAIRMASTER CHAIR EXERCISES - These drop-in exercise classes are designed for those just beginning an exercise routine and/or those looking for an exercise class that is less strenuous than the
aerobic type classes. Fee: $1.00 for ½-hour session - purchase coupons at the office. Taught by Joanne
Zoladz. Fridays from 11:00-11:30. Ends July 24.
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CLASSES - JULY/AUGUST 2009
EASY FIT DANCING - A dance-style class designed to improve flexibility and balance. All routines can be
done sitting or standing. Fee: $2.00 per class - purchase coupons in office. Taught by Marcia Young. Start
any time, space permitting. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00-11:45.
INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCING - A repertoire of music and ethnic dances that will get you fit and
at the same time, be fun. Taught by Sharon Katz, locally acclaimed folk-dance teacher and performer.
Purchase $2.00 coupons at the front desk. Fridays from 11:00-12:00.
DROP-IN / FREE CLASSES: Note: Please see instructor for exception dates.
TAI CHI - Increase your body’s awareness and improve your flexibility. Fun, easy & effective! Free.
Meets Tuesdays, 9-10, Wednesdays, 10-11 (does not meet 3rd Wed. of each month), Thursdays, 910:30 & Fridays, 9-10.
CHAIR TAI CHI - Enjoy the benefits of tai chi in a low impact setting. Taught by Lenny Gross. Free.
Meets Wednesdays, 11:15-11:45. Does not meet third Wednesday of month.
BEGINNER TAI CHI - Learn the basics of tai chi. Taught by Lenny Gross. Free. Meets Fridays, 10:3011:00.
WALK & TALK - Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10:00-11:00. Heartwell nurse Jamie Borns, Suburban
Hospital, leads an easy walk around the neighborhood (weather permitting). Meet in the lobby. Free.
COMPUTER EDUCATION
COMPUTER SKILLS
COMPUTER LAB - Practice sessions and computer support with Bruce Longyear are available on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Purchase $3.00 tickets at the front counter.
ARTS, LANGUAGE & SPECIAL INTEREST
CERAMICS WORKSHOPS - Held on Mon. and Wed. from 10:00-2:00. No instructor but experienced participants assist newcomers. Participants buy their own greenware. Drop-in. Fee: $1.00 per session.
CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH REVIEW - Focus will be on review of vocabulary and grammar. Prerequisite beginner or intermediate conversational Spanish or instructor’s permission. Taught by Linda Katz. Fee
for 6 sessions: $10.00 w/HPSI Card, $12.00 w/o Card. Begins Thurs., July 9 from 9:30-10:30.
BRIDGE CLASSES - New bridge classes starting in September. See August Hi-Lites for registration and
information.
COMMUNITY SPONSORED CLASSES
55 ALIVE - Provides a brush-up on existing driving skills. Meets Thurs., July 9 from 9:00-1:00. Sponsored
by AARP. Fee: $12.00 - check to AARP.
CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION CLASS - Sponsored by the Maryland Office for New Americans and Baltimore Community College. You must be a permanent resident for 4 years, 9 months to participate. Students
must show their social security card and Green Card at the first class. Meets Tuesdays & Thursdays beginning July 2 from 12:30-2:30. For further information 410-580-2756.
ARTS & LEISURE CLASSES, DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION SPONSORED
A variety of recreation and leisure classes will be held at Holiday Park. Classes include piano, dance and memory workshops. Pre-registration required. The Summer Guide to Recreation & Park Programs is available in the
lobby. It contains course descriptions, fees, and registration forms. For information, please call 240-777-6870.
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A HEALTHIER YOU
HEARTWELL PREVENTIVE CARE AND MANAGING DISEASE - HeartWell is a partnership of Suburban Hospital
and Montgomery County Senior Programs. Suburban Hospital Community HeartWell program sponsors a cardiovascular care nurse and wellness lectures at Holiday Park. HeartWell nurse Jamie Borns is available Tuesday
through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for consultation and to help communicate with doctors about symptoms or
medications and personal concerns.
MAX YOU - MAXIMIZE THE QUALITY OF LIFE - Note new day - Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. Begins July 8.
Edith K. Mahlman, LCSW-C, facilitates a new support group that confronts the challenges and options that are
presented in the process of aging.
ASSISTIVE DEVICES OPEN HOUSE - Lynn Perlroth, retired from University of Maryland, Speech and Hearing Center, demonstrates devices to help you hear in difficult listening situations. Thursday, August 20, 10:00 - noon.
SENIOR INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE - Information on county-wide services for seniors. A Senior I&A
worker can provide information on housing, transportation, health services, and more. Appointments available
Wednesdays at Holiday Park. Call 240-777-3000.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING - Have your blood pressure checked in the medical clinic Mondays, Wednesdays,
and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
MEET THE PHARMACIST - A retired pharmacist is here most Fridays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to answer prescription or over-the-counter medication questions. No appointment needed, but call first to confirm pharmacist is here.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LOAN CLOSET - Wheelchairs, walkers, quad canes and commodes available for short term
loan. Fee $5.00 for up to 3 months, except wheelchairs are $10.00 per month with a $50.00 refundable deposit.
Call 240-777-4999 or check at the Reception Counter for availability. Sponsored by HPSI.
Numbers That Count
Blood Draw Screenings
Provided by
Shady Grove Adventisit Hospital
in partnership with Holiday Park Multiservice Senior Center
Friday, July 17 from 10:00 - 12:00
Screening costs:
Special Packages include:
Sweetheart = Lipid Profile, Glucose ............. $38
Heart Smart = VAP, Glucose .......................... 70
Diabetes Check = Glucose, A1c...................... 42
Heart Risk = VAP, HOMO, HsCRP ............. 199
Vertical Auto Profile (VAP)..... $65 ($61 for Seniors 55+)
Lipid Profile I ............................. 35 ($31 for Seniors 55+)
Homocystine............................... 95
HsCRP ........................................ 45
Glucose ........................................ 8
(Fasting Blood Sugar)
A1c ............................................. 40
PSA............................................. 40
Body Fat Analysis ...................... 10
Blood Pressure.......................FREE
Included in your price is a FREE medical consultation
with a Nurse Practitioner or Physician (1-4 minutes)
regarding your personal heart health risk and desired
screenings.
To Pre-register call 1-800-542-5096
Present this ad and get a 10% discount
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ONGOING HOLIDAY PARK PROGRAMS/GROUPS
BEHIND THE HEADLINES WITH FRANK - Drop-in Mondays from 10:00-11:30 a.m.
CAMERA CLUB - Note new day - Meets first and third Wednesdays from 10:00-11:30. Drop-in. Free.
CARD GAMES:
DUPLICATE BRIDGE - Wednesdays from 12:45 - 3:30. Fee: $3.00 per person. Entries sold beginning at noon.
ACBL sanctioned.
PAIRS PARTY BRIDGE - Fridays. Sign-up at 12:45 a.m. Play ends at 3:30 p.m. FREE
CHESS CLUB - Drop-in, Wednesdays from 9:00 - 12:00 and Fridays from 10-12:00.
COMPUTER LEARNING LAB w/Bruce Longyear - Wednesdays, from 10-3, sign in. Fee: $3.00.
COUNSELING & SUPPORT SERVICES - Life Changes - How We Cope - Thursdays, 10-11 - Drop-in. Free.
- MAX YOU - Maximize the Quality of Life - Wednesdays at 10:00.
FRANK’S SHOW DANCE - Thursdays, 2:30-3:30. Drop-in. Free.
PING PONG - Holiday Park’s one ping-pong table gets a lot of use by competitive players of every level.
PLANT CARE GROUP - Tuesday & Friday, 9:00 a.m.-noon. Garden plants for sale and free plant advice.
POOL ROOM - Drop-in. Free
RSVP WORKSHOP - Wednesdays from 10-12. The Retired Senior Volunteer Program group makes a variety of
knitted and crocheted items for area charities. Yarn donations appreciated.
SCRABBLE - Drop-in board game, Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.
WOODCARVING - Meets most Fridays from 1-3. Drop-in. Free.
WRITING WITH FRANK - Fridays from 10-11:30. Drop in. Free.
THE CAFÉ at HOLIDAY PARK - Enjoy a selection of delicious sandwiches and
assorted salads. Hours: Monday thru Friday: 9 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Tables reserved
for Café customers from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
THE GIFT SHOP AT HOLIDAY PARK needs consignments to sell. Bring in your unwanted items (in excellent
condition) and make a little cash. General consignments are accepted Wednesday mornings and jewelry is
accepted on Tuesdays. There is a 10 item limit. Check with the shop for more information. Your “junque” can be
someone else’s treasure! The Gift Shop is open Monday through Friday, 9:30-1:00 (Tuesdays, 9:30-2:00). HPSI
sponsored.
HOLIDAY PARK DOOR TO DOOR MINI TRIPS
Mini-Trips are subsidized by MCRD Senior Programs. The transportation fee for most trips is $10.00. Out-ofcounty resident’s fee is $12.00. Additional fees for admissions or lunch are as announced. You may sign-up in
person at Holiday Park or see the Summer Recreation Guide for additional registration options. Checks for transportation are payable to MCRD. No cancellation refunds are issued within eight days of the trip. The trips
listed below leave from Holiday Park. Here is our fall schedule of mini-trips:
♦ Tues., Sept. 29 - Baltimore’s American Visionary Art Museum. Entrance fee payable at the door. Lunch
on your own at the Inner Harbor. Leave Holiday Park at 9:15 a.m. Return approx. 3:00 p.m.
♦ Tues., Oct. 13 - Sugarloaf Mountain Overlook (weather permitting). Lunch at Cozy’s Restaurant in
Thurmont (pay at restaurant). Leave Holiday Park at 9:30 a.m. Return approx. 3:00 p.m.
♦ Fri., Nov. 20 - Rockville & Bethesda Gallery Hopping. Visit 2 - 3 galleries & exhibitions. Lunch on your
own in downtown Rockville. Leave Holiday Park at 9:30 a.m. Return approx. 3:00 p.m.
Registration begins August 17. The trips require independent travel and self-direction.
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JULY LECTURES, LEARNING and … Some Things Light
All programs begin at 1:15 and are free unless stated otherwise.
Space is limited for some programs and seating is not always guaranteed.
*A fee and/or ** Registration is associated with this program.
HPSI membership helps support this program. Speakers and programs are provided for information purposes
and do not constitute endorsement by Montgomery County Government.
THE LEADING LADIES OF SHAKESPEARE: The Vixens and the Virtuous, Pt. 2 of 2.
Dr. Clarence Steinberg, retired U of MD professor of English with years of study and teaching
Shakespeare, looks beyond the ladies in Julius Caesar, King Lear, Macbeth & Richard III to a
longer list of vixens and the virtuous, including a glance at the lower classes’ Doll Tearsheet and
Mistress Quickly (Richard IV, Pt II).
Wednesday
July 1
*BOYS NIGHT OUT - $1.00 at the door, FREE with HPSI card.
Thursday
Enjoy some of the rich favorites of country, bluegrass & folk music. Fred Nelson on mandolin and July 2
guitar, Roger Williams on guitar and Mike Ritter on bass. Fred and Roger provide the vocals
make for this lively band. This group has been playing and singing together at festivals, local clubs
and just for fun for more than ten years.
INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY - Center Closed
Friday, July 3
*JULIA SAYS: BON APPETIT - Sponsored by the Senior Theater.
Actress Linda Kenyon (previously starred as Eleanor Roosevelt) takes a more personal look at
Julia Child (1912-2004), the loved American cook, author and television personality who introduced French cuisine and cooking techniques to America. In this one woman show we will learn
more about the private side of Julia Child, her adventures during WWII and the love story of her
and her husband, Paul Child. $1.00 at the door, FREE with HPSI card.
Monday
July 6
PIANO SOCIETY OF GREATER WASHINGTON - FREE.
If you have a love for beautiful classical piano music, treat yourself to an afternoon of
accomplished piano performances by area amateur and professional musicians. Audrey Andrist
will be a featured guest pianist.
Tuesday
July 7
RISK AND HEALTHY AGING - A Holiday Park Think Tank reading and discussion program.
Gerald Schneider, Ph.D., facilitates the discussion of healthy lifestyles and how we measure up
based on two articles: Understanding Risk: What Do Those Headlines Really Mean?” and
Healthy Aging: Lessons from the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging.” One goal of the
National Institutes on Aging research is to help us understand medical problems that are common
in older people. The NIA supports the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging. BLSA scientists
are learning what happens as people age and how to sort out changes due to aging from those due
to disease or other causes. Emerging from the accumulating BLSA data are two major conclusions: one is “normal” aging can be differentiated from disease. The second is no single, chronological timetable of human aging exists. The “normal” aging research also takes a look at sex and
race differences in aging. Share your thoughts after reading these articles. How does your life
compare with your ancestors and others around you? The readings will be available at the reception desk July 6.
Wednesday
July 8
*BINGO - FEE: $1.00 for two cards. Helen Horton calls the numbers.
Wed., July 8
AUSTRALIA - A DVD ( PG 13 165 min.) movie.
Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman star in this romantic, action packed, almost over the top epic
adventure set in Australia in the 1930s and 40s that centers on a lovely English aristocrat who inherits a large ranch. When English cattle barons plot to take the land she reluctantly joins forces
with a rough-hewn cattle driver to protect the ranch.
Thursday
July 9
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JULY LECTURES, LEARNING and … Some Things Light
*DANCE CLUB FRIDAY - $5.00 at the door, $3.00 w/ HPSI card. 1:15-3:15 p.m.
The music will be provided by keyboard vocalist Mike Surratt. Cool refreshments served at break.
Friday
July 10
IMPRESSIONISM IN WINTER - Presented by art historian Joan Hart.
It’s fun to enjoy the beauty of winter during summer, away from the actual elements of winter and
especially if you are with some of your favorite impressionists. Joan Hart begins with Monet, who
created some unforgettable snow scenes in art illuminated by bright sunlight and blue skies. Next,
Hart will have us observe the moving snowscapes of Sisley and Pissarro that also capture all the
moods of winter.
Monday
July 13
AMERICAN PIANO CLASSICS - Music lecture and listening with Irv Chamberlain.
In this 2nd of a 4 part music program, we will learn more about the originators of jazz piano over
time. We will hear the music of many composers including Carmen Cavallaro and Duke Ellington.
1:15-2:45 p.m.
Tuesday
July 14
EGYPT - A DVD travelogue produced and narrated by Sandy and Gail Cohen.
Wednesday
Experience pyramids, the Valley of the Tombs, and Abu Simbel with the Cohens who visited Egypt July 15
in October, 2008. Gail and Sandy will take you on a cruise down the Nile, to the Western Desert
and the Sinai Peninsula, where they climbed Mt. Sinai and scuba dived in Sharm El Sheikh.
DROOPY EYELIDS - Dr. Mark Mausner on behalf of Suburban Hospital.
Thursday
As you age, your eyelids stretch, and the muscles supporting them weaken, causing sagging eyeJuly 16
brows, drooping upper lids and bags under your eyes. Severely sagging skin around your eyes can
also impair your vision. Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty (BLEF-uh-ro-plas-te), usually done on an
outpatient basis, repairs droopy eyelids by removing excess skin, muscle and fat. Find out what you
can realistically expect and explore the benefits and risks involved with blepharoplasty. Plastic surgeon Dr. Mausner will provide an overview of the latest techniques in treating droopy eye lids.
*JP MCDERMOTT & RED HOT RACKABILLY -1:15-3:15 p.m.
TICKETS: $5.00, $3.00 with HPSI card are available at the door. There will be dancing!
Friday
July 17
CONFLICT RESOLUTION - Brian St. Clair & Wolfgang Mergner, MD, Ph.D. of Montgomery Monday
County Conflict Resolution Center remind us how conflict surfaces in all our lives in one form or
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another. Conflict should not have to mean the end, with respect to a conversation, a relationship, or
getting our needs met. How we view conflict and what we choose to do about it, can make a difference. Mergner and St. Clair will have us consider possible win-win situations to conflict. They will
explain the kinds of conflict resolution services available through the Conflict Resolution Center
and give examples of the kinds of disputes among landlord-tenants, the workplace, service agencies,
neighbors and families that have been effectively resolved through mediation and resolution.
AMERICAN PIANO CLASSICS - Music lecture and listening with Irv Chamberlain.
Tuesday
Over American jazz pianists have found hidden facets of melodies and created masterworks of lush July 21
romantic ballads and swinging jump tunes. Irv presents artists Liberace and Art Tatum.
ASK THE OPTHALMOLOGIST - Sponsored by the Prevention of Blindness Society.
Wednesday
Sachin D. Kalyani, MD, ophthalmologist will answer questions about those annoyances of the eye July 22
such as scratchy, itchy eyes, dry eyes, light sensitivity, watery eyes, cloudy eyes, eye spots & more.
EXERCISES TO IMPROVE MOBILITY AND IMPROVE STRENGTH - Chris Grip, DPT.
Physical Therapist shares an all-inclusive approach to healing and restoring movement.
Thursday
July 23
*DANCE CLUB FRIDAY - FEE: $5.00 at the door, $3.00 w/ HPSI membership. 1:15-3:15 p.m.
Music by the John Brown Band with singer Dolly Bennof.
Friday
July 24
CENTER CLOSED - Summer maintenance & budget savings. July 25 through August 2
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM
The Monthly Nutrition Program Menu is available in the Dining Room or at the Registration Desk.
Lunch and bus reservations MUST be made at least two working days in advance. Cancellations may be
made directly with the Site Manager, Helen Horton, or you may call 240-777-4961 (no later than 2 p.m. the
day before).
• A voluntary contribution for the meal is requested from persons age 60 and over and spouse of any age. The
actual cost of the meal is $5.92. Contributions are used to purchase more meals. Please contribute as much
as possible.
• The Nutrition Program prohibits saving of tables or chairs.
• Participants on the waiting list may sit at a table if space is available (they will be called separately), but
only participants who have reservations should come up when their table is called.
•
There will be NO Nutrition Lunch July 3 and 27 - 31.
more…
CENTER SERVICES
ACCESS CARDS - Montgomery County’s Department of Recreation requires participants to have a picture ID.
People attending activities or meetings at Holiday Park will need to scan their Access Card when they arrive. Pick
up a registration form and request a photo ID (while you wait) at the Customer Service Counter.
HPSI MEMBERSHIP - A HPSI (Holiday Park Seniors, Inc.) Membership Card allows you to receive reduced
rates for classes and programs as well as entrée to special Holiday Park events. A $15.00 a year membership helps
support this flagship senior center. Register at our Reception Counter.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY - The Department of Recreation Classes (The Rec. & Leisure Guide) offers reduced fees for lower income residents. If you require financial assistance, see one of the staff.
HPSI SCHOLARSHIPS of $200.00 per year are available for income eligible individuals. Scholarships can be
used for any class or program sponsored by HPSI. See staff for an application.
SENIORS WITH DISABILITIES - The County complies with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you
need auxiliary aids, services or program assistance in order to participate, notification must be received no later
than two (2) weeks prior to the start of the activity. Contact the Mainstream Facilitator at 240-777-4925, TTY 240777-6974.
HOLIDAY PARK HI-LITES - To have the newsletter mailed to you, leave a stamped (61 cents), self-addressed
long business envelope at the office.
MOBILE POST OFFICE - Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The U.S. Postal Service Mobile Service Center offers stamps, mailing supplies and an array of mailing services.
SENIOR HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM - SHIP assists with health insurance claims, Prescription Drug
Plans and questions about selecting supplemental health insurance. Call 301-590-2819 for appointment. A counselor is at Holiday Park on Wednesdays from 10:00 to 12:00. Drop-ins welcome if no one else is scheduled.
Holiday Park Seniors, Inc. (HPSI) is seeking individuals interested in joining
the HPSI Board in October. For more information about the board and what
serving entails, please leave a note for Judy Houseknecht, HPSI Administrative
Officer, at the reception counter. Please include your name, phone number and
e-mail address.
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CAMILLA’S LEGAL CORNER
The Elder Law Series Workshop on Estate Planning produced many questions that Camilla McRory, Elder
Law Attorney, was not able to answer due to time constraints. As a service to our readers, Camilla will answer questions in the next few issues of Hi-Lites. Let us know if this information is useful.
What happens if you want to change your trust before death?
Provided the Trust is a “revocable” trust (which is usually the case), the Trust can be revoked and/or revised at any time while you are still living. You must also still have legal capacity to revise or revoke the
Trust. You can, however, give to your Attorney-in-Fact your durable financial Power of Attorney, the
authority to revise or revoke your Trust if you lose capacity to do so yourself. This authority must be
given carefully and thoughtfully, so be sure to consult your good estate planning and elder law attorney
on this point.
If parents are divorced, are all of their gifting to their child totally independent exemptions?
If a former husband and wife are divorced and not remarried to a different spouse, then each person is a
single person for purposes of annual exclusion gifts, which during 2009 are capped at $13,000 per year
per donor per donee. This means that any one person can give $13,000 each to as many other people as
the generous person wants to benefit, without being required to file a gift tax return. Annual exclusion
gifts are simply irrelevant to the Internal Revenue Service for any tax purpose. By definition, a single
person cannot file a gift tax return jointly with a spouse for the spouse to join in making the gifts, so if a
single person gives more than $13,000 per person, then a gift tax return must be filed.
Explain what you said about step up in base for your home if your spouse dies?
When the first spouse of a married couple dies, if the couple owned their house jointly (as tenants by the
entirety or as joint tenants with right of survivorship), then the surviving spouse automatically owns the
entire house immediately upon the death of the first spouse. The “basis” in a capital asset is the value at
which one acquired the asset. Often this is the price paid for the asset. For example, if a house is bought
for $300,000 then that is the “basis” for purposes of calculating capital gain when the house is sold. The
“step up in basis” is the new basis in an asset, when one acquires an asset because of the death of the previous owner of the asset. So, when the first spouse dies, the surviving spouse “acquires” the half-interest
of the deceased spouse in their formerly jointly titled house. As a result, the basis for the surviving
spouse is the sum of one-half the original basis, plus one-half the date of death fair market value.
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The History of Slavery
An eight session lecture and discussion series by Cal Chizever.
♦ Slavery in Ancient History: Pre-Biblical and Greco-Roman - September 3 &10
♦ John Brown, Saint or Sinner: The 150th Anniversary of Harper’s Ferry - October 1 & 8
♦ Slavery and the Caribbean and Colonial America - November 5 & 12
♦ Slavery and Abolitionists, Churches and Jews - December 3 & 17
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Upcoming...AUGUST 2009 Lectures, Learning & Some Things Light
Programs begin at 1:15 p.m. and Dance Club Friday is 1:15-3:15 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
A fee *and/or **pre-registration is associated with this program. Some programs do fill seating.
MARILYN HORNE & LEONTYNE PRICE AT THE MET - DVD Opera with Irv Nurik.
Mon., Aug. 3
Horne, an American mezzo-soprano opera singer was particularly associated with the music of
Rossini and Handel. Price, an American operatic soprano, was the first African-American to become a leading prima donna at the Metropolitan Opera.
AMERICAN PIANO CLASSICS -1:15-2:45 p.m.
Irv Chamberlain share the sounds of Dave Brubeck and Bill Evans, among others.
Tues., Aug. 4
*BINGO - FEE: $1.00 for two cards. Helen Horton calls the numbers.
Wed., Aug. 5
CLASSICAL GUITARIST MIKOLAJ DUBIEWICZ - A Polish guitarist on a national tour
sponsored by the U.S. Military Academy Retirees.
Thurs., Aug. 6
*DANCE CLUB FRIDAY - $5.00 at the door, $3.00 w/ HPSI card. 1:15-3:15 p.m.
The music will be provided by keyboard vocalist Mike Surratt.
Fri., Aug. 7
A-VOIDING ISSUES - Urologist Bartholomew Radolinski for Suburban Hospital.
Incontinence and bladder problems are not necessarily part of the aging process and can be
controlled. Join Dr. Radolinski, for a discussion of the causes and treatment of incontinence.
Mon., Aug. 10
5000 YEARS OF ANCIENT WONDERS: EGYPT - A DVD Travel history.
Tues., Aug. 11
LOW BACK PAIN: Causes and Treatments - Dr. Marc Grossman
Wed., Aug. 12
Most low back pain is triggered by some combination of overuse, muscle strain and injury to the
muscles, ligaments and discs that support the spine. Dr. Grossman will discuss the
latest findings and treatments.
*SINGER/GUITARIST ELLIS WOODWARD - $1.00 at the door. Free w/ HPSI card.
Thurs., Aug. 13
THE DUCHESS - A DVD Movie.
Fri., Aug. 14
5000 YEARS OF MAGNIFICENT WONDERS: ROME - A DVD Travel history.
Mon., Aug. 17
5000 YEARS OF MAGNIFICENT WONDERS: GREECE - A DVD Travel history.
Tues., Aug. 18
ITALY AND SPAIN AND THEIR FOODS WE LOVE - George Ramick.
World traveler and food epicurean presents this marvelous story of history and food.
Wed., Aug. 19
THE SEVEN WONDERS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD - A DVD documentary.
Thurs., Aug. 20
*DANCE CLUB FRIDAY - $5.00 at the door, $3.00 w/ HPSI card. 1:15-3:15 p.m.
The music will be provided by members of the John Brown Band with singer Dolly Bennof.
Fri., Aug. 21
ANCIENT WONDERS: SECRETS OF THE HOLY LAND - A DVD documentary.
Mon., Aug. 24
OPTIMAL MIND SOLUTION - Dr. Robert Rifkin for White Flint Medical Center.
There are many names for a broken brain. Some names include: depression, anxiety, ADHD,
and Alzheimer’s Disease. In this seminar Dr. Rifkin will teach you how to pinpoint those
malfunctions, fix them and allow your brain to function optimally.
Tues., Aug. 25
WORLD WONDERS BEYOND TIME - A DVD documentary.
Wed., Aug. 26
ACHING FEET TO ACTIVE FEET - Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM.
Thurs., Aug. 27
*ORGAN GRINDER LOLA - Christiana Drapkin. $1.00 at the door, Free w/ HPSI card.
Jazz vocalist entertains us with a program filled with American folk art music.
Fri., Aug. 28
AMERICA’S CASTLES: THE CONFEDERACY & SAVANNAH - A&E DVD documentary.
Mon., Aug. 31