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8601 Harford Rd. Baltimore, MD 21234 Phone: 410-887-5338 Fax: 410-887-5227

Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.parkvillesc@baltimorecountymd.gov

Current Membership: 1250+ Goal : 1800

April 2018 “Coffee with Kevin” a morning with County Executive Kevin Kamenetz

Tuesday, April 17 - 10:00 am

Pianist, Lura Johnson Wed., April 11, 2018 at 1:00 pm

Performing - “Music That Dances”

“Music that Dances” is a musical program featuring compositions from both classical and contemporary

composers, that include, Johann S. Bach, Rachmaninoff, Frederic Chopin, Dmitry Shostakovich,

William Bolcom and Zez Confrey. This program is made possible with a grant from the

Musicians Trust Fund.

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Annual Health & Fitness Fair Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Hearing Screenings Oral Cancer Screenings Bone Density Screenings Vision Screenings Blood Pressure Screenings Hand Function Screenings Balance Screenings Stroke Prevention & Awareness Health Education, Information and more!

Parkville Senior Classic Drive-In Movie Night

Classic Car Films & Cars Under the Stars!

Saturday, April 21, 2018 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

See the back cover for more information!

Table of Contents Program Highlights 1 Special Events 2,3 Upcoming Events 4 Meetings 5 Daily Class Schedule 6, 7

BCDA News 8 Services 9 Center Officers 9 Travel News 9 40th Anniversary 12

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Special Events

Free Tax Preparation and E-filing of returns. Space limited - appointments through mid-April.

Call 410-887-6145

Acts of Kindness with Kathleen Dining Room - 1:00 pm - Tues., April 3 & 17 Join Center Connection Specialist, Kathleen Koenig-Stoffel, for this discussion about the

different ways we are able to spread kindness towards each other and within our community. A“act” involving a craft, card making, etc. will follo

each discussion and be given to a selected community or charity.

Annual Flower Fundraiser

April 2 until April 30 Order forms at the Front Desk

Disappearing Baltimore

Dining Room - 10:00 am - Wed., April 4 & 18 Join staff, Bonnie Riehl, for this slide presentatio

of images in and around Charm City you will never see again.

History of the Parkville Community

Dining Room - 10:00 am - Thurs., April 5 Staff from the BCPL Parkville branch will presen

the history of the Parkville community.

40th Anniversary Celebration Gym - 1:00- 5 pm - Sat., April 7

Sold Out! Thank you Brightview of White Marsh

for your sponsorship

Telling Stories Through Art 6:00 - 8:30 pm - Sat., April 7

Parkville - Carney Branch BCPL An evening of art & music in celebration of our

center artists. Refreshments provided.

Monthly Trivia

Dining Room - 10:30 am - Tues., April 10 This is a great workout for your brain.

Who will be our next champion? It could be you!

Where is Baltimore County

Department of Aging Today? Dining Room - 12:30 pm - Tues., April 10

Join staff, Bonnie Riehl, to reflect on the past,

present and future of BCDA.

Exercise and Varicose Veins: The Dos and Don'ts

Dining Room– 10:00 am - Wed., April 11 Dr. Peter Liao, from Maryland Vein Professionals,

will talk about the causes of this condition and the

wellness practices available to promote healthy

veins for life. Free ultrasound screening included.

Sign up at the Front Desk.

Music that Dances Dining Room - 1:00 pm - Wed., April 11 Lura Johnson, Pianist, will perform live.

Mindfulness: The Secret to Chronic Happiness

Dining Room- 11:00 am - Thurs., April 12 PEERS staff will lead a discussion on mindfulness

- based stress reduction techniques and how they

can have a profound impact on

your day - to - day life.

Baltimore’s Streetcar History Dining Room - 1:00 pm - Thurs., April 12

Join Bill Coleman for a screening of this

documentary to learn more about Baltimore’s

streetcar history dating back to the 1800’s with

horse-drawn cars.

Legislative Update with State

Delegate Christian Miele, District 8 Dining Room - 1:00 pm - Mon., April 16

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Special Events Volunteer Appreciation Wine & Cheese Day

Dining Room - 1:00 - 2:30 pm - Tues., April 17 We appreciate our volunteers!

Volunteers sign up at the Front Desk.

Creative Writing Workshop Conference Room - 10:00 am - Wed., April 18

Join us for this special one - hour writing

workshop in advance of the Silver Pen Writing

Contest.

Medication Safety

Dining Room - 12:30 pm - Wed., April 18

Join the Maryland Poison Center to learn how to

safely manage medicines.

AARP Smart Driving Course Room 303 - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm - Thurs., April 19

$15 AARP members - $20 w/o AARP

membership. Payment due day of class.

Folk Sounds with Ron Kutscher Dining Room - 12:30 pm - Thurs., April 19

Folk/Mix Hootenanny Sing-A-Long featuring your

favorite folk tunes from the 50’s and 60’s.

Monthly Birthday Celebration

Dining Room - 12:30 pm - Thurs., April 19

A celebration of April birthdays with cake.

Sign up at the front desk.

All BCDA Senior Centers will be closed on Fri., April 20 for Staff Day.

Parkville Senior Classic Drive-In Movie Night

Saturday, April 21 - 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Karaoke Tuesday Theme: Music from the 70’s & 80’s

Dining Room - 10:00 am - Tues., April 24

Annual Health & Fitness Fair Gym - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm - Wed., April 25

Schedule your appointment at the front desk.

Computer Trouble Shooting with Allen Miller Reading Nook - 10:00 am - Wed., April 25 Get a helping hand with your technology.

Preparing for a Strong Retirement

Dining Room - 11:00 am - Wed., April 25 Lia McGirt will discuss strategies to consider to

prepare for a strong retirement.

Caring for the Caregiver Dining Room - 11:00 am - Thurs., April 26 Kathy Williams, Herbalist, will discuss tips on

how to reduce stress naturally using herbs.

Throwback Thursday he Baltimore Music Scene of the 70’s & 80’s

Dining Room - 1:00 pm - Thurs., April 26 Join staff, Bonnie Riehl, for this video

presentation and discussion about popular

Baltimore Bands and the venues they played.

elive and enjoy the sound of great dance music

and floor shows performed by popular bands to

include The Admirals, Monopoly, Tiffany, Joy,

The Hubcaps, and more. Come and share your

memories about the Baltimore Music Scene.

Dance Party Monday with DJ Joey Dining Room - 1:00 pm - Monday, April 30

It’s time to put on your dancing shoes and party

with your friends and DJ Joey.

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Center News

Nature Study April, 2018, Schedule

Meet at 9:00 am in the TV Lounge

April 6 Rawlings Arbor

April 13 Cromwell Park

April 20 Sherwood Gardens

April 27 Oregon Ridge Park

Volunteer Appreciation

Wine & Cheese Day

Tues., April 17 - 1:00 - 2:30 PM

Volunteers are the PRIDE of Parkville We thank you for all that you do!

Sign up at the Front Desk.

Parkville Fitness Center Membership for a year $100.00

Hours:

Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Need to know how you can

improve your workout? ASK Jonathan!

Fitness Coach Jonathan Toussaint

Jonathan will be at the Fitness Center on

April 10 and April 19 to assist you.

9:30 - 1:30 pm

Congressman John Sarbanes Constituent Service Representative

Mrs. Cecilia J. Simms is available to assist constituents

Next Quarterly Visit: TBA

See director for Constituent Service Request Form if you need immediate assistance.

Paint Night with Todd Conway Thurs., May 17

5:00 pm - 7:30 pm $20 per person

Featured Watercolor Art “Natty & Crabby”

Sign up at the Front Desk

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Center News Board Meetings

The Executive Board meets the second Tuesday of every month at 9:30 a.m.

If you wish to be put on the agenda, please see the Council President. Next Meeting: April 10

Center Council Meeting

All center members are encouraged to attend the center council meetings. Next Meeting: June 19 at 9:30 am

Program Committee Conference Room- 9:30 am

Tues., April 3 Join us to exchange ideas for future

special events and programs for center

members. We’re looking for volunteers

to assist us with decorations, shopping,

serving food, and other functions.

Crocheting Donations The Crocheting Group is seeking

donations of yarn for their good works in the community.

This is one of the groups many projects.

Enhancement Fund Please consider making a donation when you

renew your membership! To date $4,900

The Baltimore County

Department of Aging Celebrates 40 years!

Join us for special events planned

throughout 2018 that promote Living Longer and Living Well.

Come to learn about the history of the

department and its many

accomplishments serving the older

adults of Baltimore County.

Gift Shop Check out the great deals and

special sales in our Gift Shop!

Stop by the Gift Shop on your next visit! A great place to donate your unwanted

new and nearly new items!

All proceeds benefit the Parkville Senior Center

Products and services advertised in this publication are not endorsed or guaranteed by either the Parkville Senior Center or the Baltimore County Department of Aging. For advertising information please call FATA, Inc. at 410-578-3600 or write P.O. Box 4880, Baltimore MD 21211.

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Daily Class Schedule

Day/Time Program Provider Room Monday 9:00 -11:00 Coffee Volunteers Cafe 10:00 -12:00 Watercolor & Art Open Studio C. Ort - V. Studio B 10:00 -12:00 Ballroom Dance B. Veneracion-V 302 10:30 -11:30 Yoga Denise Malloy - 307 10:30 -11:30 T’ai Chi - Movements, Meditations and Mindfulness: Beginner to Intermediate Jen Lake Intermediate to Advanced Doug Lake Gymnasium 11:30 -12:30 Table Tennis Volunteers Gymnasium 12:30 - 3:00 Bridge Volunteer Studio B 12:30 - 3:00 Volleyball Volunteers Gymnasium 12:30 - 1:30 Senior Rhythms Video Lead Room 302 12:30 - 1:30 Enhance Fitness Penny Folden-I Room 307 1:00 - 2:00 Intermediate Spanish Eduardo Medina Room 303 1:30 - 2:30 Enhance Fitness Penny Folden-I Room 307 Tuesday 8:30 - 10:30 Woodshop B. Weaver/M. Ginsburg-V Woodshop 9:00 - 11:00 Coffee & Bagels Volunteers Cafe 9:30 - 11:30 Knitting/Crocheting Volunteers 302 10:00 - 2:30 Art of Pottery (Ceramics) Volunteers Studio A 10:10 - 10:55 Senior Rhythms Video Lead 303 10:00 - 1:00 Volleyball Volunteers Gymnasium 10:30 - 11:30 Dance Aerobics P. Folden 307 12:00 - 1:00 Midday Meal Volunteer Dining Room 1:00 - 3:00 Basic Painting J. Murtha-I Studio B 1:00 - 3:00 Table Tennis Free Play Gym Wednesday 8:30 - 12:00 Woodshop Volunteers Woodshop 9:00 - 11:00 Coffee & Bagels Volunteers Cafe 9:15 - 10:15 Zumba Gold Loretta Witomski-C 307 10:00 - 11:00 Yoga Therapeutics Jana Long-C 302 10:00 - 12:00 Aviation Historians Volunteers 305 B 10:30 - 11:30 T’ai Chi– Movements, Meditations, and Mindfulness: Beginner to Intermediate Jen Lake - C Gymnasium Intermediate to Advanced Doug Lake - C 307 10:00 - 12:00 Creative Writing Volunteer Conference Room

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Day/Time Program Provider Room Wednesday 11:45 - 3:00 Volleyball Volunteers Gymnasium 11:45—12:30 2theCORE J. Lake Room 302 12:00 - 1:00 Midday Meal Volunteers Dining Room 12:30 - 2:30 Leaded Stained Glass Lynne Funck -V Studio A 12:30 - 1:30 Senior Rhythms Video Lead Room 302 1:00 - 3:00 Chess Volunteers Pool Room 1:00 - 3:00 Basic Sewing E. Fosler - V Studio B 12:30 - 1:30 Enhance Fitness Penny Folden-I Room 307 1:30 - 2:30 Enhance Fitness Penny Folden-I Room 307 Thursday

9:00 - 11:00 Coffee & Bagels Volunteers Cafe 9:30 - 11:30 Psychology of Aging Volunteers TV Lounge 10:00 - 12:00 Scrabble P. Kelmer Dining Room 10:00 - 12:00 Line Dance B. Veneracion-V 307 11:00 - 12:00 Book Club **** Marie Feehley-V 306 10:00 - 1:00 Volleyball Volunteers Gymnasium 11:00 - 12:00 Kick Boxing P. Folden 302 12:00 - 1:00 Midday Meal Volunteers Dining Room 12:30 - 2:00 Line Dance Mary Thau-V 307 1:00 - 3:00 Table Tennis Free Play Gymnasium Friday 9:00 - 10:00 Yoga Denise Malloy 307 9:00 - 11:00 Model Railroaders Victor Meinhardt-V 305 B 10:00 -11:00 Senior Rhythms Video Lead 302 9:30 - 3:00 Nature Study J. Bartenfelter/T. Wilson-V Studio B 12:30 - 3:30 Bingo Betty Carbone-V Dining Room 12:45 - 2:30 Wii Volunteer TV Room 12:30 - 1:30 Enhance Fitness Penny Folden-I Room 307 1:30 - 2:30 Enhance Fitness Penny Folden-I Room 307

Classes and Events are subject to change. The Department of Aging recommends that you

Daily Class Schedule

Key C: Independent Contractor I: Program Instructor V: Volunteer S: Staff E: CCBC Instructor

* Two members required ** Meets 1st & 3rd Week *** Meets 2nd & 4th Week **** Meets 2nd Thursday ***** Meets 2nd & 4th Thursday

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February Trivia Champions Gita & Martin Lefstein, and Eleanor Smith

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

8:30 - 2:00 pm Attorney Sam Mangione will prepare health care

Advance Directive / Power of Attorney for Baltimore County senior center members free of charge.

Sign up at the Front Desk

Law Day Free Health Care Advance Directive

& Power of Attorney Form Preparation

Comerockitlikeit’s1978

atthisyears

At Oregon Ridge Park Concert Pavilion

13401 Beaver Dam Rd., 21030

PresentedbytheBaltimoreCountyDepartmentofAging

Tuesday,May22,2018,11amto2pmRainorShine(NoRefunds)

Backbypopulardemand,musicalentertainmentfeaturedby

THEGRANDJURYTheGrandJuryisbackwithanaddedfemalevocalistthatwilladdanewelement

toyourlisteningpleasure.TocelebrateBCDA’s40thAnniversary,thebandwill

entertainuswithamusicalfocusonclassicpopandrockhitsfromthe70’sthat

aresuretohaveyousinginganddancingalong.

Enjoya70’s-themedafternoonwithdoorprizes,trivia,coveredpavilionwithpicnictables,50/50raf0leandmuchmore.Packapicniclunchorpurchasefromoneofourfoodvendors,Cruiser’sPitBeef,sellingavarietyofdelicioussand-wiches.Bringabeachchairand/orblanket,and,BYOB(noglass).

Tickets$4inadvancebeginningApril9atyourlocalSeniorCenterand$5atthedoor.

Note:Walkingrequiredonstepsandgrassysurfaces.Picnictableseatinginpavilion.Participantsmustbringachairforshowinfrontofamphitheater;chairsnotprovided.

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Parkville Senior Center is a non-profit

501(c) (3) organization.

Contributions are tax deductible.

Center Staff Director: James Slone Assistant Director: Bonnie Riehl Center Connection: Kathleen

Koenig-Stoffel Custodian: Patricia Murray Outreach: Cecelia Schoeberlein Home Team: Barbara Wilt

2017 - 2018 Executive Board

President: Vince DelGavio Vice President: Pam Lehman Recording Secretary: Pat Watson Corresponding Secretary: Noraleen Lehrer Treasurer: Donna Carr Assistant Treasurer: Mejol Burchett 2nd Assistant Treasurer: Ed Grey Advocate: Marge DelGavio Sgt. At Arms: Liz Appel Members at Large: June Burgesser Ann Freburger Gail Froeb Jean Michael Carol Willumsen

Friendly First Tuesdays

Join Council President, Vince DelGavio, on the first

Tuesday of each month to share your ideas on ways we

can make the Parkville Senior Center and our

community a better place. Bring your compliments,

suggestions, or just stop by to say hello! Coffee and light refreshments provided.

Tuesday, April 3, 9:00 am

Travel Opportunities

Wednesday, June 20, 2018 - Mama Mia at Toby’s

Dinner Theater, Columbia, MD. Cost - $85 Includes meal, transportation, show, and all gratuities.

Bus departs at 9:00 am and returns at 4:30 pm.

Thursday, July 12 - American Treasure Tours,

Valley Forge Tour - Cost - $65

Wednesday, August 8 - Casino at Delaware Park &

Wellwood Crab Feast - Cost TBA

For further information about trips please contact:

(410) 882-6087 Denise Ann Moore and Janet Mangalvedhe

Hours: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Monday & Wednesday

Hours: 11:00 am - 3:30 pm Friday

Travel Office, Parkville Senior Center 8601 Harford Road, Baltimore, MD 21234

Support Our Advertisers When You Can - Let them know you appreciate their ad.

For ad information, call Tim Maher or Phil Maher at 410-578-3600 or write P.O. Box 13103, Baltimore, MD 21203 - © 2018Products and services advertised in this publication are not endorsed or guaranteed by the senior center or BCDA.

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40th Anniversary Events Celebrate 40 years of Fun Under the Sun

1978 - 2018

Telling Stories Through Art Parkville Senior Center Art Showcase

Saturday, April 7, 6:00 - 8:30 PM

Parkville - Carney Branch Baltimore County Public Library

9509 Harford Road, Parkville MD 21234

Enjoy a fun, free evening of art and music as we showcase artwork from the Parkville Senior Center. Refreshments are provided.

For more info or to RSVP, contact Elizabeth Storms estorms@bcpl.net

or 410-887-5353

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Classic Car Films & Cars Under the Stars! Food, Popcorn & a couple classic car film gems. Saturday, April 21, 2018 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Parkville Senior Center Parking Lot Sponsored by

Parkville Senior Classi

Drive-In Movie Night

Vehicle Registration Fee $12. ~ Spectators Free Proceeds to Benefit Parkville Senior Center Council

Additional Information - Contact Scott Vail at 443-996-6467

Department of Aging News and Events

Come Rock It Like It’s 1978!Concert in the Park

At Oregon Ridge Park Concert PavilionPresented by the Baltimore County Department of Aging

Tuesday, May 22, 2018 t 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Rain or Shine (No Refunds)

Back by popular demand, musical entertainment featured by THE GRAND JURY. The GrandJury is back with an added female vocalist that will add a new element to your listening pleasure. Tocelebrate BCDA’s 40th Anniversary, the band will entertain us with a musical focus on classic popand rock hits from the 70’s that are sure to have you singing and dancing along.

Enjoy a 70’s themed afternoon with door prizes, trivia, covered pavilion with picnic tables, 50/50raffle and much more. Pack a picnic lunch or purchase from one of our food vendors. Cruiser’s Pit Beefselling a variety of delicious sandwiches. Bring a beach chair and/or blanket, and BYOB (no glass).

Tickets $4 in advance beginning April 9 at your local senior center and $5 at the door. Note: Walking required on steps and grassy surfaces. Picnic table seating in pavilion. Participants must bringa chair for show in front of amphitheater; chairs not provided.

Stretch Your Entertainment Dollars With Senior Box Office!Senior Box Office (SBO) offers complimentary and discounted tickets to members for cultural,

educational, and entertainment events. SBO also offers exciting travel opportunities to both membersand non-members. A brochure outlining events and trips is published quarterly.

Seniors age 60 and older are invited to join. The 2018-2019 membership year runs October 1,2018 through September 30, 2019. Annual membership dues are:

• $30 per household with brochures delivered electronically by email OR• $38 per household with printed brochures delivered by regular mail.

Early Bird Special: Seniors who join by May 31 will receive 15 months of membership for theprice of 12. Seniors will receive the Summer 2018 brochure in addition to the four regular membershipyear brochures (Fall 2018 through Summer More information, as well as a membership application,is available on the SBO website www.seniorboxoffice.org. Seniors may also call SBO at 410-887-5399 or email sbo@seniorboxoffice.org to request an application. 2019). Please be sure to Like Uson Facebook ~ SBO – Senior Box Office.

Mark Your CalendarsTwo important BCDA events have selected dates. Be sure to mark

them on your calendar so you don’t miss out on the fun!

• Get Ready! Get Set! Get Fit! 5K Run/Walk 1 Mile Walk – September 16 – CCBC Essex Campus

• Power of Age Expo – October 3-4 – Timonium Fairgrounds

Baltimore County Department of Aging strengthens lives by providing services,

programs and connections to resources.

Mission

Baltimore County Department of Aging

410-887-2594

www.baltimorecountymd.gov/aging

MAP of BAltiMore County • 410-887-2594 • (maryland relay 7-1-1) aginginfo@baltimorecountymd.gov

Maryland Access Point ( MAP) of Baltimore County is part of a nationwide effort to streamline access to support, services and benefits to older adults, persons with disabilities, their families and care providers.

Center ConneCtion 410-887-2970

Center Connection links persons age 60 and over who need support to activities and services provided by the senior center. Center Connection Specialists, operating in eight Baltimore County Senior Centers, maximize individual’s senior center experience by encouraging participation in activities, registering for classes/Eating Together, and connecting them with other members.

Community outreaCh SpeCialiStS 410-887-2594

This program connects Baltimore County residents age 60+ to community resources. Outreach workers evaluate seniors’ needs, assist with applying for benefits and services, and connect seniors to resources.

Countyride 410-887-2080

CountyRide provides paratransit transportation within the County for qualifying clients to appointments Monday through Friday. Reservations must be prescheduled and are scheduled on a first come, first serve basis. A book of 6 tickets costs $15. Payment by check or exact amount of cash (No change available in vehicles.)

eating together 410-887-3052

The Eating Together program provides a nutritious meal and socialization in 35 County sites in senior centers, community buildings and senior residences. Residents aged 60 and over and their spouses of any age are eligible to participate in this program and are asked to make a voluntary, confidential donation.

home team 410-887-4141

This community-based volunteer program provides social support to County seniors 60+ who are isolated and confined to their home. Through friendly in-home and telephone visits, volunteers offer the needed interaction, socialization and reassurance to help seniors maintain a higher quality of life with the ability to remain independent in their home longer.

State health inSuranCe aSSiStanCe program (Ship) 410-887-2059

Trained volunteers answer questions regarding Medicare A and B, Medicare Advangtage Plans, Medicare Supplement Insurance (medigaps), Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part D), Medicaid and potential Medicare frauds. Also, callers are assessed for eligibility to obtain financial assistance to help with Medicare and prescription cost.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

It is the policy of the Baltimore County Department of Aging to open and fully operate its programsas scheduled. The effects of severe weather and concern for the safety of our constituents may,however, lead us to close centers, CountyRide, and other services/programs. When this or closing forany other reason occurs, media announcements regarding closures or late openings will ONLY bemade on WBAL Radio, 1090 AM; WBAL-TV 11 and WJZ-TV 13. Information on closings and/or lateopenings will also be published on the Baltimore County web site, www.baltimorecountymd.gov.Senior Centers will open at 10:30 a.m. when a 2-hour delay is reported.