All Around the Center

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1 February 2018 All Around the Center News Events Activities Classes Schedules Services Join Us for Friendship Day Wednesday, February 14, 12:30 p.m. In celebration of the many friendships that are formed at the Center, we invite you and your friends to enjoy a dynamic performance by tenor Charles Sullivan. The Motown Revue contains four shows that pay tribute to what we remember from the world-wide live touring shows performed by many of Motown s greatest entertainers. Each show features legendary icons and the music that molded a generation and gave Detroit the Motor City a claim to fame that may never be duplicated. The Motown Revue Part 1 will transport you back in time to one of the most influential periods in American musical history. Music that s not just our past: It s A Legacy of Eminence! Black History Month Black History Month is an annual celebration to honor prominent African Americans of the past, as well as present-day leaders and others who have made significant contributions to the nation and the world. Display: Olympic Athletes This month s display will feature past Olympic athletes including Alice Coachman, Wilma Rudolph, Muhammad Ali, and Tommie Smith. This inspiring display is located in the east rotunda of the building. Trip: Breach of Peace, Public Playhouse Friday, February 9 Actor and playwright Mike Wiley stars in this one-man play that is a living monument to the Freedom Riders. See the quarterly trip brochure for more details. Preregister and pay at the front desk. Performance: Kristina Mitchell Monday, February 12, 10:30 a.m. Local opera singer will perform some musical pieces. Program: Ebony Images in Film Monday, February 12, 12:30 p.m. Test your knowledge of African American film history by playing the Ebony Images in Film trivia game. Join your host, SAGE film instructor Denise Cross, for a fun-filled hour of movie trivia and film clips. Each person who correctly answers a multiple-choice question will win a ticket. Then, one ticket will be drawn to win a prize. Trip: Prince George s County African American Museum and Cultural Center Wednesday, February 21 After a guided tour of the museum, participants will create wooden memory boxes inspired by Ulysses Marshall, collage artist. See the quarterly trip brochure for more details. Preregister and pay at the front desk Movie: Hidden Figures Tuesday, February 27, Noon This is a biographical drama film based on the nonfiction book of the same name by Margot Lee Shetterly about black female mathematicians who worked at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) during the Space Race. Experience this awardwinning motion picture. Center Closed Monday, February 19, for Presidents Day

2 Computer Education Program Computer classes starting February 1 include Computers 2 and Word. The next Mobile Devices classes will not be offered again until April. Schedules are available at the front desk. A free computer lab is held every Wednesday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Volunteers and instructors may be able to help you with your PC laptop and answer questions or you may just practice. They may also be able to help you decide which type of computer you may want to consider purchasing. Assessment interviews are also available at this time to determine the appropriate class for your skill level. Bowie Seniors Computer Clubs The Bowie Seniors Computer Club and the Apple Computer Club hosted by the Center are two excellent resources for information regarding computers and other electronic equipment. The Apple Club discusses Apple products, such as ipods, iphones, and ipads. The club meets on the second and fourth Fridays of each month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The Bowie Seniors Computer Club meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month from 12:30 to 2:15 p.m. Computer club meetings are open to all seniors Center members and nonmembers alike. Let Your Voice Be Heard Thursday, February 8, 10 a.m. noon Join the City of Bowie s Office of Grant Development and Administration for a community outreach meeting at the Center as we seek your input in the development of a five-year planning document called the Consolidated Plan for Community Development. As an entitlement community, the City of Bowie is eligible to participate in the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The city is responsible for creating the consolidated plan to ensure consideration for CDBG grant funding. We embrace the premise that residents affected by programs and activities funded through the CDBG program have opinions and expertise that enhance the planning process. To this end, the city encourages and solicits input in defining housing, community development, and public service needs for the benefit of low- and moderate-income families who reside in Bowie. Feel free to view the draft of the Citizen Participation Plan at fiveyearplan that will provide guidance for public input and participation in the development and implementation process. For questions, call Charnette Holland, City of Bowie grant writer, at Looking for a Job? Starting in February, the Center will be able to help seniors search for jobs. In partnership with the Prince George s County American Job Center Community Network, seniors 55 and older who are interested in finding employment will be able to register on the Maryland Workforce Exchange ( and search for employment opportunities. Center staff and volunteers who have been trained to support this service will be available for help on Wednesday afternoons from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the computer classroom. 2 City of Bowie Senior Center

3 Armchair Tour The Many Houses of God Wednesday, February 28, 12:30 p.m. This world-wide tour, covering some 5,000 years of recorded history, surveys the many types of structures created by the world s 11 major religions for the personal and communal worship of their concept of God. Join host Frank Evans for this insightful tour. Artist of the Month Tom Kirby Artist s Reception: Thursday, February 15, 6 7 p.m. Over the last 35 years, Mr. Kirby has worked in pencil, charcoal, watercolor, acrylics, oil, and sculpture to include figurative, landscape, and portrait works both realistic and abstract. For the past four to five years, he has been working entirely with acrylic paints on canvas and paper in an abstract style to record his ideas and thoughts. The paintings in this exhibit represent his work from 2015 to the present. Presidential Memories Tuesday, February 6, 10 a.m. 1 p.m. Center member, Kevin Russell, will display his White House photographs from President Gerald Ford to President Bill Clinton. These are photographs that were taken by the official photographers of each of the presidents. Come enjoy this collection of historical pictures. Try Sudoku February

4 AARP Smart Driver Course Tuesday, February 6, 10 a.m. 3 p.m. AARP offers a one-day refresher course designed for motorists age 50 and older. Upon course completion, each participant will receive a certificate that can be presented to their insurance company for a possible reduced rate. The fee for AARP members is $15 and $20 for nonmembers. Make your check payable to AARP and include your member number on the check. Please preregister at the front desk. Lunch is on your own. SAGE Spring 2018 Trimester The new year offers a great opportunity to expand your knowledge, skills, and interests. One way of doing this is through the Center s very extensive continuing education program. SAGE (Seasoned Adults Growing Educationally) classes are designed to keep both mind and body active and engaged. The Center is fortunate to partner with the Prince George s Community College SAGE Program to offer over 70 SAGE classes each week at the Center. With this extensive range of classes, there is something for everyone. Class topics include art, finance, health and fitness, history, languages, literature, music, self-awareness, writing, and more. Stop by the front desk for a complete list of course topics and descriptions. Classes begin the week of February 12. Classes run through May 26. Stay Informed with Alert Bowie The Alert Bowie system provides accurate, up-to-the-minute emergency notifications and informational messages from the City of Bowie wherever you may be and however you want to receive them, i.e., , phone, text, etc. To read about it and sign up, visit Weather Policy When Prince George s County schools are closed due to inclement weather, the Center s scheduled activities including SAGE classes, transportation services, and the nutrition program are canceled for the day. However, the facility may be open for unscheduled activities, but please call to confirm before coming. When schools open two hours late, transportation services and the nutrition program are canceled for the day. In addition, all morning classes and activities scheduled before 11:00 a.m. are canceled. A one-hour delay does not affect transportation services, the nutrition program, classes, or activities. If public schools are to close two hours early due to the weather, all classes and scheduled activities after 2:00 p.m. are canceled. 4 City of Bowie Senior Center

5 Special Groups The Center invites you to join a group or club with people who share your interests. This is a great way to meet new friends. Just drop by. Group and Club Meetings Advisory Board First Tuesday 10 a.m. Apple Computer Club Second and fourth Friday 10 11:30 a.m. Bonsai Club Next meeting in March 2 4 p.m. Book Club Third Thursday a.m. Magic Club First and third Wednesday 10 a.m. Seniors Computer Club First and third Thursday 12:30 2:15 p.m. Writers Group Tuesday 9:30 11:30 a.m. Bid Whist Tuesday Thursday Games 10 a.m. 2 p.m. 10 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Billiards Daily Center hours Bridge (sign up) Tuesday 1 4 p.m. Chess Monday 10 a.m. noon Duplicate Bridge (sign up) Friday Mahjong Thursday 1 p.m. 12:30 4 p.m. Pinochle Monday and Thursday 12:30 p.m. Scrabble Table Tennis Wednesday Friday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 4 p.m. Noon 4 p.m. Noon 4:30 p.m. 3:15 5 p.m. 3 4:30 p.m. 3 4:30 p.m. 3 4:30 p.m. Table Shuffleboard Daily Center hours February

6 Monday 9:30 Film Across Cultures 10:00 Tai Chi 10:00 Jewelry Making Beg. 10:00 Chess Club 10:00 German Int. Noon Table Tennis Noon Computers 1 (F/V) 12:15 Qi Gong 12:15 Aquatic Exercise (Sport Fit) 12:30 Stained Glass Int./Adv. 12:30 German Beg. 12:30 Meditation 12:30 Tap Dance 12:30 Pinochle 2:00 Traditional Drawing II Int./Adv. 2:30 Zumba Gold (F) Monday Specials Tall Oaks Intergenerational February 5 and 12, 10:30 a.m. Identity and Personality February 5, 12:30 p.m. Ebony Images in Film Trivia Game February 12, 12:30 p.m. Tuesday Specials Fireside Chat February 13, 10 a.m. Movie: Hidden Figures February 27, Noon Classes and Activities Tuesday 9:00 BioFitness (F) 9:00 Spanish I 9:00 Piano Beg. 9:00 Studio Fine Art 9:30 Autobiography Writing Beg. 9:30 Knitting and Crocheting Int./Adv. 9:30 Writers Group (V) 10:00 Computers 3 (F/V) 10:00 Pickle Ball (City Gym) 10:00 Studio Fine Art 10:00 Current Issues 10:00 Bid Whist 10:30 Walk Aerobics and Strength (V) 11:00 Spanish II 11:00 Piano Int. 11:45 Autobiography Writing Int. 12:30 American History 12:30 Printmaking 1:00 Excel (F/V) 1:00 Piano Adv. 1:00 Bridge Club 1:00 Knitting Beg. 1:00 Line Dancing 2:00 Spanish III 2:30 Quilting Beg. 3:15 Table Tennis 3:30 International Hot Spots 6:00 Zumba Gold (F) Wednesday 8:50 Chair Yoga 9:00 Stained Glass Beg./Int. 9:00 French I 9:30 Guitar Int. 10:00 National Parks 10:00 Painting I (Watercolor) Beg./Adv. 10:00 Sign Language Beg. 10:00 History: Italian Renaissance 10:30 Chair Yoga 11:00 French II 12:15 Aquatic Exercise (Sport Fit) 12:30 Watercolor II Beg./Adv. 1:00 Chair Fitness (V) 1:00 Ocean Explorer 1:00 Scrabble 1:00 Tai Chi 1:30 French III 2:00 Estate Planning 3:00 Table Tennis Wednesday Specials Computer Help February 7, 14, 21, and 28; 1 p.m. Magic Club February 7 and 21, 10 a.m. Friendship Day The Motown Revue February 14, 12:30 p.m. Memory Café February 21, 2 p.m. Armchair Tour February 28, 12:30 p.m. All programs, classes, and services are subject to change without prior notice. 6 City of Bowie Senior Center

7 Room assignments are posted daily in the lobby. Classes and activities are subject to change. Thursday 9:00 BioFitness (F) 9:30 Guitar Beg. 10:00 Computers 3 (F/V) 10:00 Advanced Color Theory 10:00 Pickle Ball (City Gym) 10:00 Poetry 10:00 History: WWII 10:00 Bid Whist 10:00 Yoga Int./Adv. Noon Pilates 12:30 Pinochle 12:30 Social Bingo 12:30 Mindful Meditation 1:00 Mahjong 1:00 Excel (F/V) 2:00 Music Appreciation: Esoteric Opera 2:00 Organic Oil Painting 2:15 Ballroom Dance 2:30 Chorale 3:00 Table Tennis 5:30 Walk Aerobics and Strength (V) Thursday Specials Book Club February 15, 10 a.m. Artist Reception February 15, 6 p.m. Colon Health February 22, 10:30 a.m. Friday 9:00 Walk Aerobics and Strength (V) 9:00 Ceramics Beg./Int. 9:30 Drawing I Beg. 9:30 Video Workshop (F/V) 10:00 Tai Chi Int. 10:00 Spanish (Basics) 10:00 Quilting Int. 10:00 Improvisation in Serious Fun 10:00 Italian Int. 10:00 Yoga Beg. 11:00 Italian Beg. Noon Computers 1 (F/V) 12:30 Modern Painting Acrylic and other Media 12:30 Quilting Int. 12:30 Bridge Club (Duplicate) 1:00 Chinese Exercise 3:00 Table Tennis Friday Specials Piano Lounge February 2, 9, 16, and 23; 12:30 p.m. Birthday Celebration February 2, 12:30 p.m. Apple Computer Club February 9 and 23, 10 a.m. Board Game Workshop February 16, 10 a.m. Saturday 8:30 Yoga Adv. 9:00 Stained Glass and Mosaic 10:15 Yoga Beg. 10:30 Parkinson s Exercise (V) Activities Legend CC PGCC SAGE classes F Fee V Volunteer or Staff F/V Fee/Volunteer Prince George s Community College (PGCC) SAGE (Seasoned Adults Growing Educationally) Continuing Education Classes offered at the Center The SAGE calendar consists of trimesters fall, spring, and summer. The spring 2018 trimester starts February 12. Maryland residents age 60 or older may register for as many nonconflicting courses as desired and pay one $85 registration fee to PGCC. Seniors age 55 to 59 may contact the Center or PGCC for fee information. February S M T W T F S February

8 Trips and Transportation Center Trip Information Chartered bus trips depart from and return to the Kenhill Center, 2614 Kenhill Drive, Bowie. Please park in the side lot only. All other trips depart from and return to the Bowie Senior Center. Quarterly trip brochures are available in the lobby or visit seniorcenter for information on upcoming trips. Click on Trips and scroll down to the calendar. For more details, click on the name of the trip. Weather Policy If Prince George s County cancels school or calls for a two-hour delay, City of Bowie bus trips are canceled. Efforts will be made to reschedule the trip. Assume that charter bus trips will go. Members who have signed up will be notified only if the trip is canceled. (No charter bus trips are scheduled for January and February.) M = Must complete menu selection K = Departs from Kenhill Center W = Lots of walking February Fine dining at Les Folies, 1 Annapolis (M) Breach of Peace at Publick 9 Playhouse 13 Arundel Mills Prince George s County 21 African American Museum and Cultural Center March Lunch Bunch at Red Robin 2 (M) Philadelphia Flower Show 7 (M, K, W) 15 Harrington Slots (K) Newsies at Toby s (Also on 21 April 18) 5 April Cherry Blossom Stroll (K, W) Fine dining at Jerry s 10 Seafood (M) 12 Arundel Mills 18 Newsies at Toby's 24 Bible Museum (K, W) 27 SereniTea (M, K, W) City of Bowie Shuttle Transportation Services Shuttle transportation from the Center is available as listed below. Signup at the front desk is necessary. Monday: Bowie Plaza and Bowie Post Office Tuesday and Wednesday: Kohl s, Target, Walmart, and Pointer Ridge Shopping Center Wednesday only: Hilltop Plaza, Bowie Marketplace, and Free State Mall Friday: Bowie Town Center Shuttles depart from the Center at 10 and 11 a.m. and return to the Center upon completion of each loop. There is a final RETURN-ONLY loop to each destination that leaves the Center at noon. Shuttle transportation from your residence to the grocery store is available as listed below. Call to request this service. Monday: Pin Oak Village only to Safeway, Giant, and Walmart Pickup is at 10:30 a.m. Arrive back at Pin Oak Village at 12:45 p.m. Thursday: North Bowie to Giant, Harris Teeter, and Aldi South Bowie (except Pin Oak Village) to Giant, Safeway, and Walmart Home pickups start at 8:30. Arrive back at your home no later than 12:30 p.m. Anyone with a Center membership card may use these shuttle services. A 50-cent fare each way is requested. See page 12 for other Transportation Services. 8 City of Bowie Senior Center

9 Love Your Heart Month Wellness Wellness Coordinator, Mark Shields February is National Heart Health month. To keep your New Year s resolution of improving your health, here are some quick tips to keep your heart healthy. Decrease trans-fats, also known as partially hydrogenated oils, in your diet. These are typically found in highly processed prepackaged foods to help increase shelf life. Walk more. It s one of the simplest and lowest cost ways to be healthier. See the next tip and combine them to really boost your heart health. Spend time outside. There s just something about being outdoors in nature that reinvigorates us and reduces stress. Floss regularly. Our oral health is a good marker for overall heart health status, both directly and indirectly. Include nuts in your diet if you re not allergic. These contain some protein, as well as heart-healthy fats. Know your numbers. Two key ones to focus on are blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Spend time with animals. Studies have shown that simply petting a dog can help lower blood pressure, as well as release feel good chemicals in the brain. Not only that, it s been shown to be beneficial for the dog. Ongoing Exercise Activities at the Center Aquatic Exercise at Sport Fit Bowie Aquatic exercise provides a low-impact setting in shallow water which builds strength and endurance. Your body s natural buoyancy minimizes pressure or strain on working muscles and joints. The Bowie Senior Center is partnered with Sport Fit Bowie to offer our members a low-cost, aquatic-based exercise class. See the front desk to sign up. Chair Fitness If you re a beginner exerciser or have movement limitations, try our chair fitness class. The entire class is done seated to be joint friendly while providing a low-level challenge to your muscles and mind. Walk Aerobics This low-impact aerobics class is for varying levels of fitness and can be tailored to your abilities. Whether you want a faster pace or if you need to slow it down and modify, then you will enjoy this 45-minute aerobics exercise class which includes stretching and some light strengthening exercises. See pages 6 and 7 for schedules. Colon Health and You + Educational Bingo Thursday, February 22, 10:30 11:30 a.m. Join us for a short presentation by Doctor s Community Hospital on all things related to colon health. Discover what risk factors to watch out for, symptoms of colon cancer, and ways to decrease chances of getting it. Stick around for a fun and interactive game of educational bingo with prizes. Support Group for Widowed Persons Thursdays, February 8 to March 15, 2-4 p.m. The group offers emotional support and practical advice for widowed men or women to help them adapt to their new circumstances and to get a jump-start on going on with life. For more information and to register for the scheduled sessions, call or Support group sessions are sponsored by the Patuxent Widowed Persons Service. February

10 Information Services Information & Referral Services Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m. The Center offers assistance to seniors in the community by providing information and referrals in areas such as health care, finance, family issues, housing options, and many others. Come to the Center or call for an appointment. Printed resources are also available. This year-round outreach service is available to help equip seniors and their families with vital information that they need to live the life they choose. Each month a different informative presentation is given at the Center through the Fireside Chat program. Fireside Chat The Heart Matters Tuesday, February 13, 11 a.m. Let s have a chat on how best to take care of ourselves for a healthy lifestyle. Getting fit for life as we age in place includes consistency in how we eat, as well as our activities. Health and wellness are the most important subjects we should discuss. When we feel good, we look good; however, it will take some resources and information in order to stay well. Mark your calendar for this date and time. Bring someone with you and walk away feeling better than when you arrived. This event is presented by professionals. It is free and open to the public. Lunch Program Monday Friday, 11:30 a.m. Enjoy a hot, nutritious lunch with good company in a welcoming atmosphere. Why not try this convenient alternative to cooking? Meals are served in the Center s dining room. Reservations are required 48 hours in advance by calling or A small donation is requested. For a monthly menu and more details about the program, stop by the front desk. Come and join us. This lunch program is provided by the Prince George s County Department of Family Services. Memory Café Wednesday, February 21, 2 4 p.m. A Memory Café is an early stage memory loss social engagement program. The Alzheimer s Association describes it as a safe and relaxed place where people with early stage memory loss, their families and friends, and health professionals come together for a unique blend of education and social interaction. Please express your interest in attending by signing up at the front desk. Delving Into Identity and Personality the Science Monday, February 5, 12:30 p.m. Personality is a set of traits that influence how an individual interacts with other people and with their environment. It changes over our lifetime. Understanding your own personality can help you make choices in relationships and strengthen current relationships. It can help you recognize your strengths and weaknesses thus giving greater opportunities to work with both. Breaking away from Type A vs. B personalities will be discussed. Join us for an enlightening conversation. 10 City of Bowie Senior Center

11 Special Interest Groups Caregiver Support Tuesday, February a.m. Diabetic Support Monday, February 5 10:30 11:45 a.m. Fireside Chat Tuesday, February a.m. Hearing-Impaired Thursday, February 1 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Memory Café Wednesday, February p.m. NAMI Saturday, February 13 9:30 11 a.m. Parkinson s Exercise Saturdays 10:30 11:30 a.m. Parkinson s Support Monday, February 26 9:30 a.m. noon Stroke Support Wednesday, February p.m. Blood Pressure Checks A volunteer nurse will be available for blood pressure checks on: Thursday, February 1, Noon 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 13, Noon 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 20, 11 a.m. noon Monday, February 26, 10 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 27, Noon 1 p.m. Pain and Movement Screenings Thursday, February 15, 11 a.m. noon In partnership with the Chesapeake Bay Aquatic & Physical Therapy group, the Center is now offering free monthly pain and movement screenings. As time slots are limited, appointments must be made at the front desk. Hearing Screening Tuesday, February 13, a.m. Every month a specialist from Hearing Professionals will be available at the Center for hearing screenings. Call the Center or stop at the front desk to make an appointment. Red Cross Community Blood Drive Saturday, February 17 and March 10 8:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Please call or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment. February

12 Bowie Senior Center Health Center Dr., Bowie, Maryland Mission Statement The mission of the Bowie Senior Center is to serve, support, and enhance the lives of individuals 55 years and older by providing programs and services that promote active, independent, and healthy lifestyles. The Center is open to all independent adults 55 years and older. There is no membership fee. The hours of operation are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon. For more information about current programs, stop by or contact the Center. Senior Services Manager Kathy White Assistant Manager Laurel Raymond Wellness Coordinator Mark Shields Information & Referral Specialist Gloria Gaddy Program Assistants Michaeline Gandolph Judith Lorenz Trish McCants Sharon Wanzer Staff Receptionists Monica Leonard Belinda Press Maintenance Ray Esguerra Ryan Graham Senior Nutrition Aide Diane Clemons Transportation Sue O Toole Bus Drivers John Bannan, Robert Caldwell, Gary Harash, Darryl Jameson, Levert Johnson, Dean Moore, Stephen Pearson, John Scanlon, Henry Schneider, Darryl Stafford, and Gerald Tucker Advisory Board The purpose of the board is to advise and assist management in promoting the Center and its services to Bowie seniors. We encourage you to get to know our board members Herb Briscoe, Sid Cousins, David Dasenbrock, Deborah Forespring, Lottie Graham, Attrue Johnson, Faye Miner, Eunice Romano, and Paula Williams. Transportation Services The City of Bowie offers curb-to-curb transportation to and from the Center for Bowie seniors Monday through Friday. Transportation is also available for adults with disabilities and seniors, on a priority basis, for medical appointments, shopping, Center activities, senior clubs, or other trips. When making an appointment, please let the staff know if a lift-equipped bus is needed. These services are available only within city limits and require an appointment by calling A 50-cent fare each way is requested. Nutrition Program Nutritionally balanced lunches are served at the Center Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. They are provided through the Prince George s County Department of Family Services, Aging Services Division, Senior Nutrition Program. The county pays $5.75 per meal. Diners are asked to donate as much as they can. Reservations are required 48 hours in advance by calling Cancellations should be made as soon as possible. Free notary service is available for seniors by appointment by calling Alternative versions of this newsletter are available upon request. 12 City of Bowie Senior Center