The

Woodlawn Way

Woodlawn Senior Center

2120 Gwynn Oak Avenue Gwynn Oak, MD 21207

410-887-6887; Fax: 410-887-1307

Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

www.baltimorecountymd.gov/woodlawn

woodlawnsc@baltimorecountymd.gov

JANUARY

2017

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Please join the Woodlawn Senior Center for an afternoon of celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This tribute will reflect Dr. King’s achievement as an activist for equality of all people Let us review his successes, and recognize his famous poem I Have A Dream. This event will take place at the center on Friday, January 13, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. Come out and bring a guest as we explore the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Entertainment will be provided also. Cost of the event TBA.

PAINTING FOR FUN: ACRYLIC AND MORE MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Join the Painting for Fun class while we explore acrylic painting and much more. This class offers

lessons and skills such as perspective, contrast, shading and many more features. The class is of-

fered on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. Seek out your talents and skills. Find out what you learn from

the class or what you offer. Come on in and bring a friend. Six week session from 01/11-2/15/2017.

MOBILE DEVICES AT WOODLAWN

Inviting all members and friends who want to learn mobile devices such as Ipads, Iphones, androids, and tablets. Become a part of the Mobile Electronic World. New

class to begin Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. Please sign up or contact the center for more details. Cost for the class is $25.00– six week session.

CENTER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Senior Center will be closed on Monday, January 2, 2017 to acknowledge New Year’s day. Center closed January 16, 2017 for Martin Luther King Jr. birthday.

Please review all inserts in the newsletter. Happy New Year!

Inclement Weather Policy It is the policy of the Baltimore County Department of Aging to open and fully operate its senior centers as

scheduled. The effects of severe weather and concern for the safety of our constituents may, however, lead us to close centers at times. When this occurs, announcements will only be made on WBAL-Radio

1090 AM, WBAL-TV 11, WJZ-TV 13, WBFF-TV FOX 45, and the Baltimore County website www.baltimorecountymd.gov. Please feel free to call your senior center directly for questions

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Crochet Class

REACHING OUT TO ALL MEMBERS WHO ARE INTEREST-ED IN LEARNING HOW TO CROCHET. CLASS IS HELD ON

MONDAY AFTERNOONS BEGINNING AT 1:45 P.M. AND ENDING AT 3:00 P.M. IF YOU WANT TO LEARN THIS NEW

SKILL PLEASE JOIN US . NEW SESSION TO BEGIN – 01/09-02/20/2017. .

SIGN LANGUAGE CLASS

If you are interested in learning something new in your spare time,

Woodlawn offers Sign Language classes to its members. Learn how to communicate with others who sign only or become a sign language

interpreter for social events or other occasions. This class is offered at the center on Fridays from 9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m. Put your new tal-

ents to work and enjoy. New class—01/06-01/10/2017.

The

Woodlawn

Literary

Book

Circle

The Woodlawn Literary Book Circle WILL RESUME ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2017 AT WOODLAWN SENIOR CENTER BOOK: BETWEEN THE SHADES OF GRAY AUTHOR: RUTA SEPETYS Enjoy an afternoon of reading and meeting with friends!

The EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING will be held on:

TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2017 at 1 p.m.

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS 2016-2017

President: Charolene Oliver

Vice President: Vacant

Treasurer: Ruth Daly

Asst. Treasurer: Diane Dockery

Secretary: Shirleen Adams

Sergeant-at-Arms: Calvin C. Howell

The GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING will be held on:

BOARD MEMBERS 2016-2017

Community: Aaron J. Barnett

Calvin C. Howell Barbara Dennis

Eunice Pearson Carolyn Barnett

Etta Petty Linda Gray

Charles Matthews Kay Ferrell

Arlene Scott Mary Distance

Emeritus: Claude Dennis Delores Douglass Leslie Hyman / Ellen Winder

TAI CHI FOR BETTER BALANCE CLASS IS OF-FERED AT WOODLAWN SENIOR CENTER ON WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS. THE CLASS TIME IS 11:00 AM.– 12:00 P.M.. COST: $10.00

NEW CLASS 01/13—04/05–2017.

BLUE YELLOW

WOODLAWN SENIOR CENTER IS OFFERING

TEE SHIRTS FOR SALE.

TEE SHIRT

SALES

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DAY COURSE TIME INSTRUCTOR

The Department of Aging recommends that you check with your physician before participating in any physically demanding activity.

Mon. & Wed. & Fri.

(01/04-02/06)

Aerobics

6 wks.

8:30 a.m.

$25, $30, $ 40.

Nancy Poznak

Tuesdays

(01/10&01/24)

Brain –X—Ercise

Every other Tues.

10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Free

Carole Morrison

Thursdays

(12/08-01/19)

Line Dancing (Advanced)

6 wks

9 a.m.

$25

Randy Dennis

Thursdays

(12/08-01/19)

Line Dancing (Beg./ Interm)

6 wks

10 a.m.

$25

Randy Dennis

Tuesdays

(TBA )

Line Dancing Beg./Beg.

6 wks.

11 a.m.-12 p.m.

$25

Randy Dennis

Mondays

(01/09-02/27)

Piano (Beginners)

6 wks.

11a.m.-12 p.m.

$25

Brenda McPherson

Mondays

(01/09-02/27)

Piano ( Intro. To )

6 wks.

12 15p.m. 1:15 p.m.

$25

– Brenda McPherson

Wednesdays

(TBA)

Spanish ( Beg. Interm.)

6 wks.

- 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

$35

(TBA )

Wed. & Fri.

( 01/13 –04/05)

Tai Chi for Better Balance

24 wks.

11 a.m.-12 p.m.

$ 10

Michael Thomas

Wednesdays

(01/04-01/25)

Decorating For Fun

4 wks.

11a.m.-12 p.m.

Free

Mary Eastman

Tuesdays

(01/10-02/14)

Cognitive Balance Chair based

6 wks.

- - - 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

$20

Harold Jones

Fridays

(12/02-01/13)

Torn 2 B Fit

6 wks.

9:30-10:30 am

$20

Harold Jones

Wednesdays

(01/11-02/15)

Painting for Fun

6 wks.

2:00 p.m.

$20

Addie Hall

Mondays

(01/09-02/20)

Crochet (Intro.)

6 wks.

1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

$25 ( See page 2)

Sharon Webb

Fridays

(01/06-02/10)

Intro. To Sign Language

6 wks.

9:30 10:30 a.m.

$25

- Linda Marks

Wednesdays

( 01/04-02/08)

Mobile Devices Class

6 wks.

9:30 –10:30 a.m.

$25

Henry Holmes

Wednesdays

(12/21-01/25)

Zumba Gold

6 wks.

12 p.m.-1p.m.

$20 Yolanda Colorado

***PLEASE NOTE THAT DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE ****

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TRAVEL INFORMATION CENTER

410-887-6887

Monday—Thursday 10 a.m.—2 p.m.

Travel Committee Members: Ruth Daly, Leslie Hyman ,Ellen Winder and Cynthia Minor.

A CAPITAL CHRISTMAS

Date: Dec. 9-11, 2016 ( Fri, Sat. and Sunday ) Cost: $375.00 , Includes transportation, 2

nights lodging, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, lug-

gage handling. All taxes and gratuities, Performance at Ken-

nedy Center, White House Visitor Center, Un-

ion Station and African American Museum .

TRIBUTE TO B.B. KING @ ROYAL MANOR,

NEW JERSERY.

Date: May 23, - May 25, 2017 ( 3 days, 2

nights) Cost : Single $420.00—Double $320.00-Final payment-Thursday, April 20, 2017 Call center for more details.

I

Carnival Cruise— Revised April 16-23, 2017 Double: $1000; Outside $1330; Balcony $1275

Initial deposit $100.00 due December 10,

2016

COMING !!

JUNE 2017 ATLANTIC CITY, NEW YORK & SPIRIT

OF PA 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS DATE AND COST : TBA

Travel with the WSC Travel—Your ideas for possible travel venues are welcomed.

COMING FALL 2018 Mount Rushmore 11 days 10 nights Date and Cost: TBA

COUNTY RIDE SHOPPING SHUTTLE Come with “Seniors on the Move.” Please join us at the Golden Corral located at 7908 Rossville

Blvd. Baltimore, Md. 21236. Date for trip is Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Stop by the Wood-

lawn Senior center to sign up or call 410-887-6887. Please give us your ideas and join us in our

travels to some of your favorite spots and choices. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Thank you for your support with this program. Continue to travel with us. HAPPY NEW

YEAR to all supporters and new participants.

*Requests for special ADA accommodations for a Woodlawn Senior Center Council travel

program must be made a minimum of 10 business days in advance of the trip departure.

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JANUARY 2017 SPECIAL EVENTS

Please sign up at our receptionist area for all programs. Programs may have a minimum attend-ance requirement and could be canceled if not met in advance.

PLEASE SIGN-UP IN ADVANCE FOR ALL JANUARY SPECIAL EVENTS

Monday, January 9th &23rd- History of the Bible. Join Shirleen Adams as we learn about the history of the 66 books of the Bible. 1:30 p.m. Thursday, January 1st– Tax Identity Theft– Learn about tax identity theft and how it can ben-efit you as a consumer. 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, January 10th – Brain-X-Ercise. Exercise your mind with fun and activities. Exercises for the body and brain. 10:30p.m. . Thursday, January19th– Getting Better With Age Discussion on personal wills care and how it can benefit us. 12:45p.m Tuesday, January 24th– Brain-X-Ercise—Exercise your mind with fun and activities . Exercises for your body and brain. 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 24th-Energy Conservation.-Find out about preserving energy in your home and what the expectations are. 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 31st– Talk Is Cheap.-. Find out how you can connect with telecommunication services at reasonable cost.. *Thursday, January 12th –Nutrition Game*- Fun with nutrition games and learning new healthy ways of living. 12:30p.m.

****Upcoming January Events****.

Fun Day @ Woodlawn on Friday, January 6, 2017. Games and fun for all.—2:00-3:30 p.m.

Blood Pressure Screening at the center on Thursday, January 5, 2017. Contact the center. .Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration– Friday, January 13, 2017– 12:00 p.m. Cost TBA Shopping Shuttle Trip– Wednesday, January 25, 2017 -Golden Corral at 7908 Rossville Blvd. Baltimore, Md. 21236– Transportation TBA.

Silent Auction & Flea Market @ Woodlawn—TBA—Spring 2017 Valentine Day Celebration at Woodlawn Senior Center– TBA

***** **** **** **** **** ****

***LEGACY TREE FUNDRAISER*** Leaves can be purchased in bronze, silver, and gold. Contact the Woodlawn

Senior Center for more details regarding the legacy tree. Please support this fundraiser for the enhancement of the center. CALL THE WOODLAWN SENIOR CENTER FOR MORE DETAILS!

It is the policy of the Baltimore County Department of Aging that all eligible individuals complete an annual

registration form in order to participate in any Woodlawn Senior Center classes, activities, and or programs.

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THE WOODLAWN WAY Center Staff

Director: Maria Gray-Bowie

Activity Specialist: Merchell Davis

Home Team: Lynelle Osborn

Custodian: Kim Hickey

Chat and Chew

Come Chat and Chew at Woodlawn weekly. Meal offered on Tuesdays 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.-Prices vary: $3.00– Chat and Chew to resume 1/10/2017.

BCDA Eating Together program is offered on Thursdays at 12 p.m.

Y Wet and Sweat

Y Aquatic Center at Randallstown offers Wet anSweat classes on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

The Fall 1 session begins October 26 –December9, 2016. Sessions run eight weeks.

Registration forms can be completed at WSC. Please contact the center for info. on registration.Also for any other additional information please contact center at 410-887-6887.

WOODLAWN WHIMSICAL RED

HATTERS Will meet on the second Thursday of the month at the Woodlawn Senior Center. The meeting is scheduled for 11a.m.

d

MOVIES

TUESDAYS 1st & 3rd

At Woodlawn JOIN US!

WALKING FOR

WELLNESS

We welcome members to walk Wednesday mornings

at 10:00 a.m.

Blood Pressure Screening-Thurs. 01/05/2017 –10:30

a.m.

FUN DAY/

KARAOKE

FRIDAY JAN 6, 2017

2:00 –3:30 P.M. PLEASE JOIN US!

BINGO!JOIN THE WOODLAWN MEMBERS WHO HAVE BINGO FUN EVERY FIRST AND

THIRD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH. 11:00 a.m.

DIRECTOR’S CORNER: Join the Woodlawn Senior Center

as we move forward into the New

Year. Please stop by the center to

pick up the January newsletter.

Volunteer opportunities are always

available. Find out what Woodlawn

is offering in 2017. Happy New

Year to everyone! WOODLAWN’S ONLINE WEB-

SITE Listed below is the Woodlawn Sen-

ior Center online website to view the Woodlawn newsletter. Also view for other past newsletters

from the center. .http://fataonline.com/bulletins/

woodlawn

REGISTRATION IS STILL ACTIVE AT WSC CALLING ALL WOODLAWN SENIOR CENTER MEMBERS FOR RE-REGISTRATION – 2017.

Please come into the center to re-register for the new year

beginning October 1, 2016 – August 30, 2017. Members will receive their new cards at time of re-

registration. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Woodlawn Senior Center at 410-887-6887.

Please remember! New members are welcome!

2017

Department of Aging News and Events

Resolve to Get in Shape in 2017

Did you resolve to improve your health and fitness for 2017? The Baltimore County Department of Aging (BCDA) Senior Centers and Community Services Division can help you in achieving your new year’s physical fitness resolutions. Look to your nearby BCDA senior center for opportunities to engage in physical activity and exercise. There are a wide range of classes to suit your interests including Zumba, tai chi, evidenced-based programs, and dance as well as 13 fitness centers. You must be 60 years old or older to partcipate.

Make the decision to improve your health. Exercise is medicine, a prescription that is lifesaving and can add years to a vibrant life. To learn more about BCDA fitness facilities and classes, call the Baltimore County Maryland Access Point at 410-887- 2594 or visit a senior center near you.

Do You Enjoy Theatre, Concerts, Tours, Travel?Don’t Miss This Opportunity!

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 members and non-members. A brochure outlining events and trips is published quarterly.

Seniors age 60 and older are invited to join. The 2016-2017 membership year runs October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. Annual membership dues are:

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

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. Senior Box Office memberships make great gifts for retirees, birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays. Contact SBO for gift memberships.

AARP Tax Aide Time is Here

Beginning February 2016, AARP Tax-Aides, through the AARP Foundation and support of Baltimore County Department of Aging, will be providing free tax preparation services at most senior centers throughout Baltimore County and a few other sites. The focus of this service is individuals with low-to moderate income, with the emphasis on aged 60 and above.

All sites are by appointment only. The days and times are different for each site. Contact your

local senior center to schedule an appointment or to find out further information.

Department of Aging Closures

Baltimore County Government will be closed for New Year’s on January 2nd and Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 16th.

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 over 36 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 programs as 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 for any other reason occurs, media announcements regarding closures or late openings will ONLY be made on WBAL Radio, 1090 AM; WBAL-TV 11 and WJZ-TV 13. Information on closings and/or late openings 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.

Baltimore County Department of Aging

Mission

The Baltimore County Department of Aging strengthens lives by

connecting individuals to community resources, programs and services.

410-887-2594

www.baltimorecountymd.gov/aging