The Edentimes
April
2016
Volume 30
Issue 4
Edenwald is pleased to announce the start of two lifelong
learning courses in conjunction with the Community
College of Baltimore County. Residents who participated
in our survey said they were most interested in world
history, literature and current events. We have been able
to coordinate two of the top three course requests. There
is a registration form that all participants must complete.
Residents confirmed for the class will be given the form to
complete and return to Kelley Wallace. Please see her
with any questions.
CCBC: Lives and Literature of Ernest
Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald
Explore the biographical backgrounds of these two
American masters and their unique professional and
private friendship. Read, discuss, compare and interpret
such works as The Sun Also Rises, A Farewell to Arms,
The Great Gatsby and selected short stories. Our
instructor for the 6 week course is Robert Jacobs.
After graduating with a BA in English from Towson
University, Robert Jacobs’ love of travel led him to the
United Kingdom where he graduated with an MA in
Comparative Literature from the School of Oriental and
African Studies, University of London. Robert spent the
better part of a decade in London working as a freelance
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writer/photographer. In 2001 he returned to America with his
English wife and two cats. He has contributed to a variety of
publications such as Time Out Magazine/London, The
Independent newspaper, The Baltimore Sun’s Metromix, and
The Examiner. Robert is excited to teach The Lives and
Literature of Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald as he is
particularly passionate about these two great American authors.
Class will begin on Thursday, April 14 and continue through May 19 from 10:0011:30 in the 2nd floor dining room. Space is limited to 20 students. Sign up in
the reservation book. The total cost for the course is $20, to be billed to your
resident account. The deadline to cancel is Monday, April 4, after that you will
be charged.
CCBC: Contemporary Issues
Analyze and evaluate current issues and ideas that influence contemporary
American society with Mr. Barry Rascovar. View political situations, economic
conditions and cultural issues as well as local, national and international news.
Barry Rascovar served as deputy editorial editor of the Baltimore Sun for over
20 years, writing editorials and a weekly political column. He also covered the
State House and Capitol Hill as a Sun reporter. He continued his political
column for nearly 15 years for the Gazette Newspapers and
then began a bi-weekly column for the Community Times.
An honors graduate of the Columbia University School of
Journalism and Dickinson College, he was born and raised
in Baltimore.
Class will begin on Tuesday, April 19 and continue through
May 24 from 10:00-11:30 in the Terraces Multipurpose Room. Space is limited
to 20 students. Sign up in the reservation book. The total cost for the course is
$20, to be billed to your resident account. The deadline to cancel is Monday,
April 4, after that you will be charged.
Edenforum
Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger
Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger is serving his
seventh term in the United States House of
Representatives for the citizens of Maryland’s 2nd
District. He will be the Edenforum speaker on
Wednesday, April 6 at 7:30 in the auditorium.
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Congressman Ruppersberger currently serves on the powerful House
Appropriations Committee, including the Defense and State, Foreign Operations
and Related Programs subcommittees. The Appropriations Committee is
responsible for allocating hundreds of billions of federal dollars each year.
The assignment comes after a committee-record 12 years serving on the House
Intelligence Committee, including four as Ranking Member. Congressman
Ruppersberger was the first Democratic freshman ever appointed to the
committee, which oversees the collection and analysis of intelligence from
around the world to ensure our national security and prevent potential crisis
situations especially terrorist activity.
On the committee, he developed a reputation for bipartisan leadership with
then-Chairman and Republican Mike Rogers. Beginning in 2011, the pair
worked together to pass five intelligence authorization bills over four years -after a 6-year period without one -- as well as bipartisan cybersecurity
legislation. In 2015, they became the first dual recipients of the prestigious
William Oliver Baker Award from the nonpartisan Intelligence and National
Security Alliance for their pragmatic leadership.
Thomas Wilcox
Edenforum is pleased to welcome Mr. Thomas Wilcox on
Wednesday, April 13 at 7:30 in the auditorium to tell us about the
Baltimore Community Foundation. BCF serves the community in
a variety of ways, by building a civic endowment, a permanent
source of charitable support for the Baltimore region, and
working in partnership with others across the public, private and
nonprofit sectors, bringing a consistent voice of leadership to
critical civic issues.
Thomas E. Wilcox has served the Baltimore Community Foundation (BCF), a
collection of more than 600 philanthropic funds, since September, 2000. Mr.
Wilcox has led fund raising efforts that have helped the foundation triple its
annual grant making, from an average of less than $10 million per year in the
1990’s to an average of $24 million per year in the past decade. These efforts
have contributed to Baltimore’s renaissance and have brought opportunity to
many Baltimoreans.
Robert Cantrell
Edenforum is pleased to welcome Robert Cantrell on Wednesday, April 20 at
7:30 in the auditorium.
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Robert Cantrell, Bass-Baritone, has been described by the
Baltimore Sun as “A deeply expressive, rich, plangent BassBaritone,” and Washington Post critic, Joseph McLellan
mentioned Cantrell “ has a warm supple voice that brought out
the lyrical intentions of the composers making them treasured
moments.” Cantrell is one of the most active bass-baritones in
the Baltimore-Washington area who has performed in many
different cities throughout the United States, Italy, Germany,
France and Japan.
Career highlights include his debut in the role of the Moorish Envoy in
Massenet’s Le Cid with the Washington National Opera starring legendary tenor
Placido Domingo on PBS, the role of Gubetta in Donizetti’s Lucrezia Borgia
opposite soprano, Renee Fleming, role of the First Nazarene in Strauss’ Salome
with Deborah Voigt, his Carnegie Hall debut in Mozarts’ Requiem, the
Metropolitan Opera Chorus, and his debut in Italy at the Spoleto Festival dei
Due Mondi in Handels’ Semele as the Priest and Somnus.
Mr. Cantrell is on the voice faculty at the Baltimore School for the ARTS and at
the Washington National Operas’ Summer Institute for Young Singers.
The Mediterranean Island of Malta: It's History and Art
Treasures
Edenforum is pleased to welcome back Dr. Joseph Cassar on Monday, April 25
at 7:30 in the auditorium has he presents The Mediterranean Island of Malta: It's
History and Art Treasures.
Malta, an archipelago in the central Mediterranean between Sicily and the North
African coast, is a nation known for historic sites related to a succession of
rulers including the Romans, Moors, Knights of St. John, French and British. It
has numerous fortresses, megalithic temples and the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, a
subterranean complex of halls and burial chambers dating to 3600 B.C.E.
Dr. Cassar is an artist, art historian, curator and educator. He
studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti, Pietro Vannucci,
Perugia, Italy, the School of Art in Malta (Europe), and at
Charles Sturt University in NSW, Australia. He is the author of
several books and monographs on the pioneers of modern art
of the Mediterranean island of Malta, two of which have been
awarded best prize for research in the Book Festival, Europe.
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Hospitality Table Mixer
The Welcoming Committee is planning another mixer on
Wednesday, April 20 in the Valley Room for 16 people at
four tables. As before, interested residents must sign up
in the registration book. The first 16 people will be part of
the mixer. There can be several alternates in case someone is unable to attend.
The 16 will meet outside the auditorium at 5:00. It will give you a chance to dine
with someone you don’t know, have never talked with, or you know only
casually. We will make no effort to have husbands and wives or best friends
together. Ladies and gentlemen as well as couples are encouraged to
participate. There will be no hosts or hostesses for the tables. If you are unable
to attend please call Ramona Guth at 410-764-7756.
Welcome Lucas “Luke” Paskalakis
At the door of Luke Paskalakis’ apartment (Apartment #408) is
a collection of football memorabilia. For the many years that
Luke lived in Baltimore, he has been a fan of the Raven’s and
has had season tickets for their games. He was born in Florida,
grew up there, and met his future wife.
Soon Luke was hired by the Bendix Corporation in Baltimore where he stayed
for 38 years. He married his college sweetheart, and during those years they
had a son and a daughter. Today their son is an engineer at Sperry Corporation
and lives in Mt. Airy. Their daughter is an attorney for the Citizen’s Insurance
Company in Jacksonville, Florida.
Luke has been retired for 20 years, much of which he enjoyed at their backyard
swimming pool with family and friends. A break in his health caused the need
for a heart transplant, complicated surgery that saved his life and restored him
to health. Later his wife became seriously ill and passed away several months
ago.
Now Luke has come to Edenwald, to a newly furnished apartment. He plans to
bring all of his computer equipment and his tool collection to Edenwald so that
he can help residents with needed repairs. Meanwhile his house is for sale.
Frances Conn
Meet Florence Gittleman
Florence was born and raised in
Baltimore where she attended
Garrison Junior High School and
Forest Park High School. After high
school she became a secretary. One
day someone told Herman Gittleman
to call her which he did and the rest
is history. They married and had a
son, Jeffrey. Unfortunately, after only
5
15 years of marriage, Herbert died.
Jeffrey was seven at the time.
Florence stayed in the house where
they had been living until Jeffrey
went to college. She sold the house
and moved to an apartment where
she lived for 12 years. Florence
noticed a new apartment being built
near her and decided to move there.
She had the choice of almost any
apartment and chose one with lots of
sun and far away from the street so it
was quiet. She lived there for 27
years, until she moved to Edenwald.
For years Florence was in the real
estate business. She was not a
realtor but bought, fix-up and sold
residences. Seeing her beautiful
apartment it is easy to understand
how she would do very well in that
career!
Florence likes to travel to New York
to see her son, daughter-in-law,
Pam, and granddaughters, Hallie
(29) and Jill (24). Hallie is a teacher
and Jill is a dancer. She also likes to
play mahjong and is looking forward
to participating in activities here at
Edenwald.
Let us all extend a warm welcome to
Florence, a wonderful addition to the
Edenwald family.
Sue Miller
Healthcare Unit Cubbies
Have a card or letter that you would like delivered to a friend on one
of the Healthcare units but don’t want to make the walk? Now
there are four cubbies by the Tower/Terraces in-house cubbies
labeled for each of the units; Hoerichs Hall, Eden Place, Stroh Hall and
Southerly Place. Recreation Therapy staff will check it often and deliver the
notes to the healthcare resident directly. Make sure the recipient’s name is
clearly marked. Questions? Contact Karen Baranauskas at 410-339-6146.
Country Store: Help Needed!
As is typical with all groups within Edenwald, over the years there
is a turnover of members. The Country Store is now in need of
both cashiers and baggers. For those of you who would be
willing to be cashiers, there is basic instruction available. Please
offer your services to keep an essential and major convenience
up and running smoothly. Everyone benefits from the vast array
of offerings, but it requires the help of residents.
If you would be willing to volunteer, please contact: Mimi Mules 410-825-9174
for baggers; Marj Quigley 410-296-0150 for cashiers.
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Mystery
Indridson, Arnaldur
Kellerman, Jonathan
May, Peter
Nesbo, Jo
Sigurdardottir, Yrsa
Todd, Charles
Into Oblivion
Breakdown
Runaway
Midnight Sun
The Silence of the Sea
No Shred of Evidence
Large Print – Fiction
Grey, Shelley Shepard A Son’s Vow
Steel, Danielle
Blue
Non-Fiction
McCullough, David
Reynolds, Debbie
Mornings on Horseback
Make ‘Em Laugh
Non-Fiction Large Print
Van Dyke, Dick
Keep Moving
Trips and Travel
ALL trips will depart from the Tower lobby. Please arrive
at least 10 minutes prior to the departure time listed.
Activities will continue to be advertised on the bulletin
board; however sign-up sheets are located in the
registration book. All activities will be listed in the book at
the beginning of the month, or at least two weeks prior to
an event. Remember - if it’s on the board it’s in the book!
Please remember to always check the Edentimes
calendar for shopping, church, and day/evening trip
schedules. If there is a time change for any trip it will be
posted on the bulletin board.
Capitol Steps
Informative
Article on “How
to be a good
patient”
The Health Issues
Committee would like
to share a very good
resource with the
residents of
Edenwald. The
Baltimore City
Medical Society
Foundation has put
out a very informative
article in their Winter
2016 edition on “How
to be a good patient.”
The article notes
points that will allow
you to have a good
and productive doctor
patient relationship.
It points out
resources to make
your healthcare
appointments
productive and
efficient. The article
in its entirety is too
long to be put in The
Edentimes, thus
copies of it are
located in front of the
medical suite for
those interested.
Prepare for the Primary Election with this hilarious
Washington-based troupe of Congressional staffers turned song writers as they
poke fun at politics, candidates, the latest news, scandals, and polls. Sight
gags, smart musical satire, and bi-partisan satirical sketches keep audiences
laughing. No matter who or what is in the headlines, you can bet the Capitol
Steps will tackle both sides of the political spectrum.
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See the always fresh satires straight from the
headlines on Sunday, April 3 at Kraushaar
Auditorium, Goucher College. The bus will depart at
2:00. Tickets are $35, there are no assigned seats for
this show. Sign up in the reservation book. This trip is
rated Easy.
New Arrivals: Gifts of
Art for a New Century
One of the most important
responsibilities of The Baltimore
Museum of Art is to acquire significant works of art for the collection, and more
generally speaking, for future generations. Upon its founding in 1914, the
Museum received the 1908 oil painting Mischief by American artist William
Sergeant Kendall as its first gift. In the ensuing decades the Museum has been
the beneficiary of a succession of many generous donations. Today the
Museum boasts a collection of 95,000 works of art that range broadly in terms
of geography, culture, chronology, and medium.
The culmination of the New Arrivals series is a major exhibition of approximately
200 artworks that juxtapose recent acquisitions with complementary works
already in the collection.
Subscription Series
Examples include several pairings, such as
two paintings by the French PostImpressionist Pierre Bonnard depicting the
same basket of fruit from two different
perspectives and a rare pair of late 18thcentury demi-lune sideboards—one came
into the BMA in 1972 and its mate turned
up 35 years later. A new gift of a c. 1800
Japanese table screen with a view of a
New Year’s scene is joined by a mid-19thcentury Japanese color woodcut triptych of
a lavish interior scene with figures
Tour the exhibit with docent Margery
Cohen on Thursday, April 7. Residents will
have extra time after our tour to explore the
museum. The bus will depart at 9:30 and
return by 1:00. The total cost of the trip is
$12 for non-members and $2 for members.
 The bus will depart for the
BSO Pops Concert on Friday,
April 1 at 7:00.
The bus will depart for the
Vagabond Theater production of
The Lion in Winter on Friday,
April 15 at 7:00.
The bus will depart for the
Everyman Theatre production of
A Streetcar Named Desire on
Saturday, April 23 at 1:00.
The bus will depart for the
Center Stage production of
Detroit ’67 on Sunday, April 24 at
1:15.
The bus will depart for the BSO
Classical Friday concert on
Friday, April 29 at 7:00.
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Members be sure to include your member number when signing up. The
deadline to cancel is Friday, April 1, after that you will be charged. This trip is
rated Difficult.
Sunday’s at Central Pres
Originally formed as a student ensemble at The
Juilliard School, the New York City-based Almava Trio
has evolved into a vibrant professional trio committed
to creating a powerful emotional experience for their
listeners. Hear the trio on Sunday, April 10.
Since its debut at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall with Leon Kirchner’s Piano
Trio, the Almava Trio has presented a wide range of repertoire, and this
afternoon will be a celebration of some of the most beautiful music written for
piano trio.
The bus will depart at 2:30. This is a free concert. Please sign up in the
reservation book. This trip is rated easy.
Germano’s
Germano’s offers an exciting trip concept that
combines hands-on learning with an unforgettable
gastronomic experience. Germano’s will present a
pasta-making demonstration, as they narrate not only
the process but also provide a historical and cultural
context. Join us on Tuesday, April 12.
The cost of the presentation and lunch, including pasta, soft drink, ice cream
(gelato), tax and gratuities is $27 per person. The deadline to cancel is
Tuesday, April 5. The bus will depart at 11:30 and return by 3:00. We must
have a minimum of 15. Germano’s is handicapped accessible. This trip is rated
Easy.
Goucher College Orchestra and Choir Concert
On Thursday, April 21, at Kraushaar auditorium, the
Goucher College Orchestra, under the direction of
Associate Professor of Music Elisa Koehler, and the
Goucher College Choirs, under the direction of Assistant
Professor of Music Daniel McDavitt, will present a first-ever
joint concert. The program will feature the world premiere
of a new work by Dr. McDavitt based on the poetry of J. R.
R. Tolkien. Other works include "O Fortuna" from Carl
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Orff's Carmina Burana, movements from Mozart's Requiem, music from the
scores of three films: The Mission, Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings.
The bus will depart at 7:30. Please sign up in the reservation book. This
concert is free of charge. This trip is rated easy.
Election Bus
The primary election takes place on Tuesday, April 26. Three different
departure times for the Edenwald bus will be offered: 9:30, 11:30 and
1:00. Be sure to bring your voter registration card with you. Your
polling center is located at Cromwell Valley Elementary School. If you
have not already done so, sign up in the reservation book.
IF YOU HAVE REQUESTED AN ABSENTEE BALLOT AND THEN GO TO
THE POLLS, YOU WILL BE TURNED AWAY IF YOU ATTEMPT TO VOTE IN
PERSON.
Sherwood Gardens
Approximately 80,000 tulip bulbs are planted
annually along with other spring flowering bulbs at
Sherwood Gardens. Dogwoods, flowering cherries,
wisteria and magnolias bloom throughout the
garden. Some of these plants date back as far as
the 18th century, collected from gardens of Colonial
estates in Southern Maryland. The garden has always been at its best toward
the end of April and beginning of May. Adding to the beauty and uniqueness of
the present day garden are the numerous varieties of rare trees. See this
beautiful garden on Thursday, April 28. The bus will depart at 1:00 and return
before 3:30. Please be aware that you will be walking over uneven surfaces;
appropriate footwear is required. This trip is rated Difficult.
Flower Box Gardens Shopping Trip
Sign up in the reservation book to shop on Tuesday, May 3 to select plantings
for your flowerbox. The bus will depart for you visit Radebaughs at 10:00 and
Valley View Farms at 2:00. Please contact a committee member if you have
questions.
Blue Angels Cruise
The Navy’s elite Blue Angels return to the skies over Baltimore this year. On
Thursday, October 13 set sail aboard one of the Watermark Cruise vessels to
witness the most intense, stomach turning, aerial aerobatics over the Inner
Harbor.
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A box lunch will be provided. When signing up for the
trip please indicate which type of sandwich you prefer,
ham or turkey. Please bring a small personal insulated
cooler or lunch box to keep your meal chilled. You will
be required to carry your meal with you.
The bus will depart at 11:15 and return by 4:00. The total cost of the trip is $65.
The deadline to cancel is Tuesday, April 5, after that you will be charged. The
cruise will last approximately 2.5 hours. This trip is rated Difficult.
See the calendar insert
for the complete fitness
and aquatics schedule.
Wii Bowling
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
1:00 to 2:00 in the activity room
on the 6th floor in the Terraces.
Tai Chi
Mondays at 2:00 in the Fitness
Center.
Better Balance with Tai Chi
Tuesday at 10:00 in the Fitness
Center
Aqua Dance
Tuesday, April 18 at 10:30 in the
pool.
Pool Volleyball
Tuesday, April 12 & 26 at 11:00
in the pool.
Gentle Joints
Tuesdays at 3:00 in the pool.
Zumba Gold
Wednesday, April 6 & 20 at
11:30 in the Fitness Center.
Chair Yoga
Thursdays from 11:00 to 11:45 in
the Fitness Center.
Putting
Thursday, April 7 &21 from 1:00
to 2:00 on the Green Roof.
Cornhole
Thursday, April 28 from 1:00 to
2:00 on the Green Roof.
Drums Alive
Thursdays at 1:30 in the Fitness
Center.
Arthritis Walk
Do you have arthritis? Do you know someone
who does? Join Team Edenwald on Saturday,
May 14 for The Walk to Cure Arthritis at the
Hunt Valley Inn. This event is open
to residents, employees, and family
members. Participants may choose
to complete the 1 or 3 mile flat,
paved, noncompetitive walk. You may choose
to walk all or part of the course. The bus will
depart at 8:15 and will return by 12:30.
The total cost of registration is $15. The
deadline to cancel is Wednesday, May 4, after
that you will be charged. This trip is rated
difficult. You must see Marianne to fill out a
registration form. If you are interested in
making an additional contribution to the Arthritis
Foundation please see Marianne.
April’s activities will prepare you to complete
the walk!
Pace-Makers
Join the “Pace-Makers” Friday Morning Walking
Group starting Friday, April 8th at 9:00am
followed by coffee! Put some “spring” into your
step this April by joining our weekly walking
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group. Marianne will lead a brisk 45 minute walk to the mall or around Goucher
every Friday morning, weather permitting, followed by coffee in the coffee
lounge. Walks will leave from the front lobby of the Terraces at 9:00 sharp!
Meadowood Regional Park Trail
Let’s enjoy the spring weather with a trail walk at Meadowood Regional Park.
On Monday, April 11 transportation will leave
at 1:30 and return by 3:00. Come with us for
The outdoor patio by the pool
our first trail walk of the season! This is a
is open for everyone’s use.
pleasant and easy paved walk in the park.
Swimmers and non-swimmers
Benches surround this scenic trail that is
alike may sit at one of the
located just a few miles away in Lutherville.
tables or relax on the couch
Sign up is necessary and will be located in
during pool hours. It is a
the reservation book in the main lobby.
quiet, relaxing space that
remains unused for a large
Look for the 2016 Trail Walk Series schedule portion of the day. Stop by the
on the bulletin boards in the group exercise
pool today to check it out!
room and in the fitness center. The trail
Pool Hours
walks that are scheduled for 2016 feature
dirt and paved trails that offer opportunities
Mon-Fri: 8:00-12:00; 1:00-4:00
for people of various abilities to participate.
Sat & Sun: 8:00-12:00
Most of the paved trails feature many
benches along the way and restroom facilities. Stay tuned each month for more
details!
Indoor Track Lap Challenge
How many laps do you walk in one week? If you’re a regular indoor track walker
or new user and are unsure if you can walk the 1-mile course for the Arthritis
Walk, you should start tracking your distance. If you walk 28 laps around the
track then you’ve completed one mile. See Marianne to get your lap card so you
can record your progress.
UP-COMING EVENTS
Attention Residents: Seating for all events is available on a first-come, firstserved basis. The auditorium will open 30 minutes prior to an event, at which
time residents may begin taking their seats. Please do not reserve seats.
Piatigorsky Foundation
On Friday, April 1 join us for a concert by Piatigorsky Foundation Artistic
Director and cellist Evan Drachman and Efi Hackmey, pianist at 7:30 in the
auditorium.
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Mr. Drachman has combined artistic talent with great personal
compassion and warmth to create a distinctive musical career.
He is increasingly sought-after for his solo and chamber music
performances and, as Founder and Artistic Director of The
Piatigorsky Foundation, he has become one of the most
respected authorities on the presentation of live classical music
for diverse audiences everywhere.
Pianist Efi Hackmey performs widely as a soloist and chamber
musician. His recent performances have included solo recitals
at Lincoln Center’s Rose Studio and the Kennedy Center’s
Millennium Stage, as well as the Chopin F minor concerto with
the Haifa Symphony Orchestra in Israel. Dr. Hackmey is
currently on the piano faculty at the Levine School of Music in
Washington, DC. He holds a Doctor of Music degree from the
Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, and degrees in
piano and conducting from Tel Aviv University.
Book Mobile
Look for the book mobile in the front of the building
every Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30. You can call ahead
and reserve a book if you already know which title you
are looking for. Just call the Mobile Library Service at
410-887-7586 or see Kelley for a reservation sheet. When you call be sure to
have your library card number handy. Hope you can take advantage of this
wonderful service.
Sunday Worship
Sunday Worship will continue each Sunday in April in the auditorium at 3:00. All
are welcome for worship, fellowship, and inspiration for the week ahead.
April 3 Rev. Peggy Click
April 10 Mays Chapel Praise Band
April 17 Rev. Arianne Weeks
April 24 Rev. Ron Standiford
Glee Club
The Glee Club will meet Monday afternoons at 1:30 in the
auditorium. Please bring your music books with you. Discover the
satisfaction of vocalizing and singing together; a time to release
anxiety and stress by joining the Glee Club!
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Backgammon
Backgammon is one of the oldest board games for two players,
dating back from the Byzantine Empire. A game that has been
played for centuries has got to be fun! Don’t know how to play?
We’ll teach you!
We will have 5 boards available each Monday at 2:30 in the Terraces
Multipurpose Room. Contact Zak Pindell at 410-616-8210 if you have any
questions.
Readers Theater
We will continue to meet every Monday at 3:00 in the auditorium.
You may join us, or you may come just to watch. At present,
skits and short plays are being performed for members, followed
by a critique or discussion.
We are a Readers Theatre — we do not memorize.
Foreign Film Night: The Class
The Class is a 2008 French drama film directed by Laurent
Cantet. Its original French title is Entre les murs, which
translates literally to "Between the walls" or "Within the
walls". It is based on the 2006 novel of the same name by
François Bégaudeau. The novel is a semi-autobiographical
account of Bégaudeau's experiences as a French language
and literature teacher in a middle school in the 20th
arrondissement of Paris, particularly illuminating his
struggles with "problem children" Esmerelda (Esmeralda
Ouertani), Khoumba (Rachel Regulier), and Souleymane (Franck Keïta). The
film stars Bégaudeau himself in the role of the teacher.
The film received the Palme d'Or at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival. See the
film on Monday, April 4 at 7:30 in the auditorium. Rated PG-13. Running time 130 minutes.
Duplicate Bridge
Duplicate bridge is played every Tuesday of the month at 12:30 in the
Terraces multipurpose room. For further information, contact Anne
Engle (410-823-2364) or Virginia McLernon (410-825-8069).
Bingo
Every Tuesday evening we play Bingo in the auditorium.
It’s only 50 cents per card to play. Plus, every game has a
$5 payout! Stop in - we’d love to have you.
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Bible Study
Everyone is invited to attend the weekly Bible class on Thursdays at
10:00 in the Terraces multipurpose room. Rev. Ron Standiford will be
teaching the orderly account of Luke’s gospel, showing us that Jesus
came for all people.
Open Studio Art Classes
Open Studio Art Classes are a great opportunity to practice your drawing or
painting skills in your choice of media and subject matter. If you are just getting
started or continuing at an advanced level in drawing or painting, the
Open Studio Art Classes are for you. Participants are encouraged to
bring their own drawing and/or painting materials; however if you do
not have any supplies, they will be provided.
More advanced students should arrive at 10:00 so they can take
advantage of the full two-hour class. From 11:00 to 11:30 those wanting more
guidance are encouraged to attend. Join us on Thursday, April 7 and 21 in the
art studio 1205.
Standard Delivery
Welcome back the seven member combo of Standard
Delivery on Thursday, April 7 at 7:30 in the auditorium.
Standard Delivery Combo has been performing in and
around Carroll County, Maryland since 2005. They
provide a mix of music to satisfy every interest, including 40's Big Band, 50's
Oldies, 60's Rhythm & Blues, and 70's Classics.
Computer Q&A with Alvin Miller
Alvin Miller connects his computer to the screen in the auditorium
so all participants needing computer help can see what he is doing.
Alvin will answer a question from each person in turn. He has
found from his volunteer work at many senior centers in Baltimore
County that the ones listening also learn from the one whose turn it is. He will
use this format to offer answers to PC questions on Friday, April 8 and 22 from
10:00 to 11:00 in the auditorium. No sign up needed.
Shabbat Service
Cantor Ann Sacks is passionate about empowering residents to
find meaning and joy in Jewish prayers and rituals. Services will
be held on Friday, April 8 and 29 at 4:00 in the Terraces
multipurpose room.
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Coffee and Conversation
Want a great way to meet your neighbors? Stop in on Saturday morning, April 9
from 10:30 to 11:30 in the 2nd Floor Dining Room and Lounge. Hope to see you
there!
Oliver!
Bringing Charles Dickens’ beloved novel to life, Lionel Bart’s
Oliver! takes audiences on a wild adventure through
Victorian England. See the film on Monday, April 11 at 7:30
in the auditorium. Join young, orphaned Oliver Twist as he
navigates the London’s underworld of theft and violence,
searching for a home, a family, and - most importantly - for
love. When Oliver is picked up on the street by a boy named
the Artful Dodger, he is welcomed into a gang of child
pickpockets led by the conniving, but charismatic, Fagin. With spirited, timeless
songs like “As Long as He Needs Me””Food, Glorious Food,” and “Where is
Love,” Oliver! is a musical classic. Running time - 140 minutes.
Linda’s Treasures
Linda's Treasures Springtime Boutique is coming to YOU on
Tuesday, April 12 in the auditorium from 11:00 to 3:00. Enjoy
shopping for the latest in spring apparel and accessories. There's
something for everyone. See YOU there! Personal checks accepted.
Just add Color! New Session
Nine of the 20 books on Amazon’s current bestseller list contain few words and
belong to a genre that didn’t exist two years ago. Welcome to the biggest
publishing craze of the year: coloring books for adults.
Adult coloring books help serve many purposes. They
can be focused, therapeutic, relaxing, calming, problem
solving, and organizational. The ideas behind them
have stood the test of time, even if they feel like they are only the latest fad. Try
one out and you may just surprise yourself. If not, at least you have something
pretty to hand on your fridge!
Supplies will be provided or you can bring your own. Join us on Wednesday,
April 13 and 27 at 2:30 in the Terraces Multipurpose Room. Contact Isobel
Kaufman if you have any questions at 410-821-5150.
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Seder Dinner
Once again, this year we will be presenting an Introduction to the Passover
Seder starting at 4:30 in the auditorium on Thursday, April 14. We would like to
emphasize that this is an ecumenical occasion to introduce highlights of the
Seder to all Edenwald residents.
By sharing these customs within our diverse community we hope it will bring
about understanding and enjoyment to all
participants.
A typical Seder meal will be served for dinner.
An adaptation of the Haggadah is provided and
all who would like to participate in the communal
reading are more than welcome to do so under
the direction of Cantor Ann Sacks.
There is a choice of chicken or brisket, and also juice or wine. Please indicate
your choices on the signup sheet. Residents may use their declining balance for
this meal.
Because seating is limited to 80, we ask that you sign up. Please arrive by
4:45, if you have not arrived by then your seat will be given to a person on the
wait list. We look forward to your participation. Don’t forget to bring a pillow with
you! Please sign up in the Registration Book.
Residents’ Association Meeting
This month’s Residents’ Association meeting will be held on Friday, April 15 at
1:30 in the auditorium. All residents are invited to attend.
Thomas Pandolfi
The young American pianist Thomas Pandolfi is an
exciting virtuoso who, with each passing season, is
becoming more and more sought after by audiences
worldwide, and showered with superlatives by critics for
his passionate artistry and amazing technique. Hear
him on Friday, April 15 at 7:30 in the auditorium. His orchestral appearances
often feature not only the beloved masterpiece concerti by Tchaikovsky,
Rachmaninov and Liszt, but also the equally brilliant ones by Paderewski,
Rubinstein and Moszkowski. Additionally in the "Pops" genre, Thomas is
considered a leading interpreter of the works of George Gershwin.
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A graduate of The Juilliard School, Pandolfi earned both his Bachelor's and
Master's degrees as a scholarship student. He is the father of two beautiful
children, and resides in Washington, DC.
Duo Dolce
Duo Dolce is a quirky, eclectic collaboration between mandolinist Joel MichaelSchwartz and guitarist Christie Macdonald. Equally at home with swing, bebop,
Italian romanticism, modern classical, and Latin American music, their
performances are intimate, witty, and unpredictable. Hear them perform on
Monday, April 18 at 7:30 in the auditorium.
Joel Michael-Schwartz is an electrifying young
mandolinist/composer and a rare breed of artist. Comfortable
playing Bach, bebop, funk, traditional celtic, and much more, he
brings passion, command, and a quirky sense of fun to all his
artistic endeavors.
Joel hails from Evanston, Illinois, where he studied with jazz
mandolin maestro Don Steirnberg. He is majored in music at
Goucher College in Baltimore, where he studied jazz and
classical mandolin with professors Jeffrey Chappell, Steve
Yankee, and David Evans, and studied composition under Kendall Kennison.
Joel performed as the soloist with the Goucher College orchestra twice; once
performing the Hasse Mandolin Concerto, and once premiering his own
Mandolin Concerto no. 1, as well as serving as Assistant Conductor.
Christie Macdonald is a performer, teacher and composer living in the Baltimore
area. She has been playing guitar for 10 years and is fluent in many different
styles, including rock, jazz, classical, blues and folk. She frequently plays in pit
orchestras for theatrical/operatic productions all around the Maryland area. She
also teaches private lessons to any aged students.
Free Range Blue
Free Range Blue is a four piece acoustic Americana band.
Instrumentation includes guitar, mandolin, bass, banjo and
bouzouki. With tight vocal harmonies and exceptional
instrumentation, the band never fails to captivate their
audience. Hear them on Thursday, April 21 at 7:30 in the auditorium.
The Free Range Blue repertoire includes folk, bluegrass, classic country, celtic,
jazz, blues and much more. They play classic tunes that you are sure to know,
some obscure songs sure to become favorites, a selection of originals, and hot
pickin’ instrumentals.
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Let’s Write!
Let’s Write! Edenwald’s writing group meets at 3:30
on Wednesday, April 27 in the second floor card
room, 206. Your writing can be a journal entry, poetry, fiction, an op-ed piece, or
essays containing memories from your past or thoughts about people or events
for the present, visits to memorable places, encounters with unusual people,
humorous incidents or recollections of friends or relatives that you treasure.
Writers are asked to bring six copies of pieces to be read to the group. Listeners
are welcome and may join the discussion. Sessions last one hour. Those who
attend our meetings are also invited to have dinner and conversation with other
Let’s Write! members at 5:30 in the Valley Room.
Sing Across America: On the Road Again
Come on! Hop in our merry Oldsmobile to travel
with your Glee Club (our “Edenaires”) through some
of our country’s beautiful states. Bring your
imagination and your American history and
geography know-how. Some trivia questions will
keep you on your toes as you join us singing our
way through your land and my land. Join us in the
auditorium at 7:30 on Thursday, April 28.
Van Dyke and Bacon Shoes
Van Dyke and Bacon Shoes will return to Edenwald on Friday, April 29 from
10:00 to 2:00 in the auditorium.
Allen on Arlen
Who was Harold Arlen? If the name is not immediately recognizable, surely
Some of his song Titles are: Over the Rainbow, Blues in the Night, Come Rain
Or Come Shine, I’ve Got the World on a String, That Old Black Magic, and
Stormy Weather, to name a few.
Of all the American “Tin Pan Alley” songwriters, Harold Arlen was among the
most thoroughly steeped in the jazz and blues
tradition. He intended a career as a pianist and
singer, and played in jazz bands for a while, but
fate and fortune and his best talents were to
lead him elsewhere—first to band arranging,
and then to songwriting for stage and screen.
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California native Jerry Allen brings with him a diversity of musical
accomplishments. A graduate of the University of Redlands, he is experienced
in choral music, musical theatre, organ, harpsichord, and piano, and is a
published arranger for keyboard. Besides regular work in small combos, Jerry
has played big band jazz with several Washington area ensembles including the
Terrell Jones Orchestra. His notable venues have included the Kennedy Center,
the Smithsonian Institution and Blues Alley. He has a long-term commitment to
music education and is an adjunct professor of music at Northern Virginia
Community College. See him take on Harold Arlen on Friday, April 29 at 7:30 in
the auditorium.
Flower Box Gardens:
Mandevilla
The mandevilla is probably the most popular
of the vines with our gardeners. It is a native
of Bolivia and Ecuador where it has clusters
of white flowers. Most plants seen today are
hybrids with the more common colors in
shades of pink, red and scarlet as well as
Red Sun Parasol
Red Sun Parasol
white. There is now a striped variety ”Stars
and Stripes” with red and white flowers. A
very striking one is the “Alice du Pont” with large light pink blossoms and a
similar white one named “Bride’s Cascade” The Sun Parasol series has smaller
leaves and flowers but is quite desirable and is available in all the red, pink and
white shades. There is also a non climbing variety, Rio, sometimes for sale
locally and it would not be suitable for use as a vine in your box.
Alice du Pont
Stars and Stripes
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