Collington’s Weekly Courier September 10–September 16 Key Contact Numbers In-house TV Channel - 972 Pool x2229 Fitness Center x2254 Frame Shop x5163 Country Store x2167 Salon x2226 Clinic x7791 Security x2020 Room Set-up x4774 Courtyard Dining x2135 Guest Rm. Reservation x4778 Work Orders x2151 Main Number: (301)560-3601 RA Website: collingtonresidents.org All Courier submissions, meeting schedules, and meeting room reservations should be sent to: Bianca Williams ([email protected]) Submission deadline for the Courier is Thursdays at noon. * See descriptive article + Volunteer pushers needed to transport Creighton Center residents to program You may also submit work orders at https://collington.theworx hub.com MANAGER ON DUTY: TBD 9/8-9/9 Corrine Pearce 9/15-9/16 September is Healthy Aging Month! Join Vitalize 360 in embracing Healthy Aging, Mindfulness, and Nutrition Challenges THIS WEEKEND 9/8 8:30AM Weed Warriors 9/9 3PM Sunday Afternoon Concert MONDAY NIGHT MOVIE 9/10 “Roommates”
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Collington’s Weekly Courier September 10–September 16
Key Contact Numbers In-house TV Channel - 972
Pool x2229 Fitness Center x2254 Frame Shop x5163 Country Store x2167 Salon x2226 Clinic x7791 Security x2020 Room Set-up x4774 Courtyard Dining x2135 Guest Rm. Reservation x4778 Work Orders x2151
Main Number: (301)560-3601
RA Website: collingtonresidents.org
All Courier submissions, meeting schedules, and meeting room reservations should be sent to:
* See descriptive article + Volunteer pushers needed to transport Creighton Center
residents to program
You may also submit work orders at
https://collington.theworx hub.com
MANAGER ON DUTY: TBD 9/8-9/9
Corrine Pearce 9/15-9/16
September is Healthy Aging Month!
Join Vitalize 360 in embracing Healthy Aging, Mindfulness, and Nutrition
Challenges
THIS WEEKEND
9/8 8:30AM Weed Warriors
9/9 3PM Sunday Afternoon Concert
MONDAY NIGHT MOVIE
9/10 “Roommates”
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WEEK-AT-A-GLANCE MONDAY, September 10 8:30/10/1:00 Shuttle to Greenbelt Doctors, call x2247 9:00 Aqua Fit – Pool 9:00 Collington Flu Clinic – Game Room 9:00 Exercise with Weights – (SAGE - Miles) – Classroom D 10:00 Exercise for Balance – (SAGE - Miles) - Classroom D 10:00 Art Appreciation (SAGE – Crane) – Classroom B 10:00 Aqua Fit – Pool 10:00 Library Committee – Board Room 10:00 Woodshop Drop-in / Drop-off Hour 10:30 Trip to Wegmans leaves Security, x2020 10:45 Chair Yoga with Marion Robbins – Classroom A 11:00 Pilates – (SAGE- Shell) – Classroom D 1:00 Tai Chi – (SAGE - Chang) – Classroom A 1:00-2:30 Easy Tai Chi-Qigong for Seniors – Classroom D 1:30 Mah Jongg – 3rd Floor Meeting Room 2:30-4:30 OO Shop OPEN 3:00 Garden Committee - Board Room *5:00 Single Mens Dinner – Dining Room *+7:00 Monday Night Movie: “Roommates” – Auditorium TUESDAY, September 11 8:00 Walkers Wanted 8:30/10/1:00 Shuttle to Bowie Doctors, call x2247 8:30 Circuit Training (SAGE– Bush) – Classroom D 9:00 Collington Flu Clinic – Auditorium 9:30 Technology & Communications Committee – Board Room 10:00 Woodshop Drop-in/Drop-off Hour *10:00 Episcopal Service – Chapel 10:00 Trip to Largo Shopper’s Food Warehouse Leaves Security, x2020 10:00 Therapeutic Aquatics – (SAGE- Shell) – Pool *10:00 MaCCRA Board Meeting – Classroom C *11:00 Drawing Group – Creative Arts Room
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12:00-2:30 Pinochle – Ivy Lounge 1:00 - 2:00 Billiards 1:00 Mixed Media Part 1 – (SAGE-Hurley) – Creative Arts Room 1:00 Balance & Beyond (Fitness) – Classroom D 2:00 Exercise for Arthritis (SAGE – Layton) – Classroom D *3:00 Booker & Beyond Book Club – Classroom C *3:30 Bend Stretches Meeting – Classroom D 3:00 Mixed Media Part 2 – (SAGE-Hurley) – Creative Arts Room 3:30 International Hot Spots – (SAGE-Croatti) – Classroom B 4:00 1st Floor District Meeting – Game Room WEDNESDAY, September 12 8:30/10/1:00 Shuttle to Greenbelt Doctors, call x2247 9:00 Aqua Fit – Pool 9:00 Exercise with Weights – (SAGE - Miles) – Classroom D 10:00 Exercise for Balance– (SAGE - Miles) – Classroom D 10:00 Tai Chi – (SAGE - Chang) – Classroom A 10:00 Brain Health Workshop – Auditorium (see flyer attached) 10:00 Knitting & Crocheting Group – Brandywine Living Room 10:00 Aqua Fit – Pool 10:00 Buildings Committee – Board Room *10:00 Intern Meet and Greet – The Landing 10:30 Trip to Wegmans leaves from Security, x2020 11:00 Pilates – (SAGE- Shell) – Classroom D 11:00 RA Office Open until NOON 11:00 - 12:00 Billiards 12:00 – 2:00 Billiards 1:00 Collington Computer Clinic – 1st Floor Meeting Room 2:00 Mindfulness Day – Game Room 2:00 Baseball Discussion Group – Board Room 2:30-4:30 OO Shop OPEN 2:30 Wii Bowling - Classroom B 3:00 Grounds Committee - Auditorium 4:30-6 Easy Listening w/ Janyce Watt – Ivy Lounge *4:30 District 3000 Meeting – Classroom C
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*7:30 Speakers Committee Speaker - Auditorium THURSDAY, September 13 8:30/10/1:00 Shuttle to Bowie Doctors, x2247 8:30 Circuit Training (SAGE– Bush) – Classroom D 9:30 Auditorium Equipment Training - Auditorium *9:30 Depart from Security for Baltimore Museum of Art 10:00 Woodshop Drop-in / Drop-off Hour 10:00 Therapeutic Aquatics – (SAGE- Shell) – Pool 10:30 Trip to Giant Grocery Store Leaves Security, x2020 10:30 Yoga w/ Marion Robbins – Auditorium 12:00- 2:30 Pinochle – Ivy Lounge 1:00 Billiards 1:00 World History - (SAGE–Crane) – Classroom B 1:00 Collington Coloring Club – Creative Arts Room 1:00 Balance & Beyond (Fitness) – Classroom D 2:00 Exercise for Arthritis - (SAGE – Layton) – Classroom D *3:00 Poetry Group – Board Room *3:00 Archeology Group – Classroom C *4:15 District 1000 – Game Room 4:30-6 Margaret Bagley on Piano, Don Lewis on Drums, & Grant Bagley on Bass - Ivy Lounge 6:30 Duplicate Bridge – Game Room FRIDAY, September 14 8:30/10:00 Shuttle to Bowie Doctors, call x2247 9:00 Exercise with Weights and Balance – Classroom D 9:00 Aqua Fit – Pool 9:00 Pool Play – Billiards Room 10:00 Trip to Safeway Grocery Store (at Bowie Town Center), x2020 10:00 Aqua Fit –Pool 10:00 Autobiographical Writing - (SAGE-Smith) – Classroom C 10:00 Catholic Communion - Chapel *10:30 Wisdom Seekers Book Club – Board Room 11:00 Pilates – (SAGE- Shell) – Classroom D
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12:00-2 Muslim Prayer – Chapel 1:00 Autobiographical Writing - (SAGE-Smith) – Classroom C 1:00 Shuttle to Greenbelt Doctors, call x2247 2:00 Collington Textile Arts Group – Creative Arts Room 2:30-4:30 OO Shop OPEN 2:30 Collingtonian Meeting – Board Room *+3:30 Sing-A-Long – Arbor Great Room; Volunteers needed! 4:00 Meditation Group – Chapel 4:30 – 5:30 Music w/ Eulane Rose and Friends – Ivy Lounge SATURDAY, September 15
Metro shuttle schedule: 9AM, 10AM, 11AM, 1PM, 5PM, & 8:30PM 10:00 Ping Pong Playing – Game Room *10:00 League of Women Voters – Game Room 10:30 Trip to Giant Grocery Store departs from Security, x2020 11:00 Bocce – Outside of Ivy Room *12:00 Depart from Security for Bowie Regal Theater 3:00 UMD Concert - Auditorium 4:30 Bus to Mass at St. Joseph’s departs from Security, x2020 SUNDAY, September 16 Metro shuttle schedule: 9AM, 11AM, 1PM, & 5PM only 9:30 Bus to St. Barnabas’ Episcopal Church, Village Baptist Church, & Hope Presbyterian Church leaves Clocktower *12:45 Depart from Security for Roundhouse Theater
THIS WEEKEND WEED WARRIORS, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 8:30AM: The extreme hot spell will be over by Saturday. Let’s hope the rain holds off. We will meet by the rock dam and work on the trail between the lake and the gate house. Tasks include some trash pickup, cutting the new vines before they get bigger, pulling some vines we cut last year,
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and clearing vines from a couple large trees. Meet at 8:30AM at the lake by the rock dam. SUNDAY AFTERNOON CONCERT, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 3PM – AUDITORIUM: Southern Swing is the best way to describe the Greg Harrison Jazz Band. Greg Harrison is a Pete Fountain prote'ge', so his style is reflective of that great New Orleans musician. The trio also includes a Bass and Guitarist. This group appears regularly at jazz clubs and on performing arts series. Be in your seats for this special treat on Sunday in the Auditorium.
THIS WEEK SINGLE MENS DINNER, MONDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 5PM – DINING ROOM: The monthly dinner for single men will be held in the dining room on the second Tuesday of the month. Come join in good conversation and camaraderie. Those wishing may order drinks from the Ivy Room or BYOB. MONDAY NIGHT MOVIE: “Roommates,” 1995, PG (1HR 48MIN) MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 7PM - AUDITORIUM: At the age of 107, Rocky Holeczek (Peter Falk) is the oldest employed baker in Pittsburgh. His roommate is his grandson, Michael (D.B. Sweeney), a 35-year-old surgeon whom Rocky has raised since childhood -- and continues to guide into manhood. Their saga spans more than 30 years, with Rocky determined to stick around for as long as it takes to teach Michael what he needs to know about living. Peter Yates directs. EPISCOPAL SERVICE, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 10AM – CHAPEL: Our Celebrant will be the Rev. Caron Gwynn. MaCCRA BOARD MEETING (everyone welcome), TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 10AM - CLASSROOM C: Come help us decide on and plan programs for the rest of the year. Some suggestions for October are: invite the two candidates for Board of Education, or invite
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someone to explain measures that will be on the ballot in November (Constitutional amendments, county Charter referenda and Charter amendments, etc.) Suggestions for early December include inviting our state legislative delegation, or newly elected County officials (County Exec or Council member), or our Congressman. DRAWING GROUP, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 11AM – CREATIVE ARTS ROOM: The Drawing Group will meet at its usual time of 11 - 11:30 on Tuesday in the Art Room. BOOKER & BEYOND BOOK CLUB, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 3PM – CLASSROOM C: We will discuss Cracking India by Bapsi Sidwah, led by Zora Hesse. BEND STRETCHERS MEETING, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 3:30PM – CLASSROOM D: There will be a meeting of those who want to learn the benefits of regular stretching and those who wish to refresh that knowledge. The meeting is planned for Tuesday, September 11, at 3.30 pm in Classroom D, near Security. This room has bars along the wall. Please bring your own stretch bend. If you don’t have one, we will (hopefully) give you one. Hope to see you there, Jacob Kijne INTERN MEET AND GREET, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 10AM - THE LANDING: Meet our newest interns who are joining the Collington family! Join Melissa Morales and Ria Yang in the Landing “Green” room on Wednesday, Sept 12 from 10AM-11AM. These two talented musicians will be living in residence for the 2018-19 year as part of our University of Maryland in residence internship. DISTRICT 3000 MEETING, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 4:30PM – CLASSROOM C: Peter Fielding will describe the status of our current initiatives to develop our Health Services and our Fitness/Wellness programs. We will meet in the Private Dining Room for dinner at 5:45.
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SPEAKERS COMMITTEE SPEAKER, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 7:30PM – AUDITORIUM: Christopher James of the Regulatory Assistance Project will discuss efforts to move toward clean, renewable, efficient energy with emphasis on his work in China. James has worked on issues on air quality for more than 30 years including stints with the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection and the US EPA. He is the son of Vic James. BALTIMORE MUSEUM OF ART, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, BALTIMORE, MD: We will depart from Security at 9:30AM. We will eat lunch at Gertrude’s at 11:30AM. Be back on the bus by 2PM to return to Collington. Admission to this museum is free. To view Gertrude’s menu, please visit https://gertrudesbaltimore.com/ POETRY GROUP, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 3PM – BOARD ROOM: Bring a favorite poem, or even one you don’t like, to read to the group. Trouble making up your mind? Visit our library’s Poetry Section and browse the anthologies and books by individual poets. Sign out a few books to peruse leisurely at home. ARCHEOLOGY GROUP, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 3PM – CLASSROOM C: Stephanie Spealing, Assistant Manager of Archeology for PG County will be our speaker. She will talk about archeology having to do with our county, including the effects of climate change. Any questions, call Bernie Rosenberg, x7308. DISTRICT 1000 MEETING, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 4:15PM – GAME ROOM: The agenda includes election of a new District Leader and a presentation by Chris Ramsey, Director of Culinary Services. WISDOM SEEKERS BOOK CLUB, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 10:30AM – BOARD ROOM: We will be starting a new book on Friday September 14--"The First Paul" by Borg and Crossan. We meet twice a month, the second and fourth Friday of each month in the Board
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Room. We welcome new members and I even have an extra book!! We have studied together several books of many genres--H. Nowen's "Here and Now," Pope Francis's book "The Name of God is Mercy,” Bishop Spong's "Biblical Literalism: A Gentile Heresy,” and usually during Advent and Lent we have special reading. Everyone is welcome; come and suggest a book that you have been dying to read to strengthen your spiritual journey. Questions, call Mary Kim. I hope that you have our new place and time on your calendar--2nd and 4th Friday in the board room!!! LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 10AM – GAME ROOM: The League of Women Voters Prince George’s County will hold its monthly board meeting in Collington Game Room Sept. 15, 10:00-12:00. All are welcome. For info, x7524. BOWIE REGAL THEATER, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 12PM, BOWIE, MD: Sight and Sound Theater in Lancaster, PA presents “MOSES” Live. Tickets are $13.75, and it may be advantageous to purchase them in advance; this show will sell out. We will depart from Security at 12PM. Be back on the bus by 3:30PM to return to Collington. ROUNDHOUSE THEATER, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16: Will depart from Security at 12:45PM and return to Collington around 5PM.
IN MEMORY OF Lloyd Henderson, who passed away on August 29, 2018.
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WELCOME NEW MOVE INS George Crocker will move into apartment 133 on September 10,
2018. His telephone number is 925-7507. Brenda Diggs & her daughter Darlene Diggs will move into apartment 153 on September 12, 2018. Their telephone number is 925-7689. Richard Kukowski & Elaine Klein will move into apartment 154 on
September 14, 2018. Their telephone number is 541-5103.
BOCCE, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2018
Game 1: Cardinals 8, Hornets 11 Game 2: Cardinals 13, Hornets 7
Cardinals: Hornets: Linda Meade Carol Klass Bill Cosgrove David Meade Blanche Cosgrove Marilyn Meek Carolyn Cornelius
ITEMS OF INTEREST We CAN make a difference
Constantly keep your elected officials informed of your stance on sustainability. Even those who generally act as you wish, need to hear from you.
POOL CLOSURE: Due to the excessive heat temperature, the pool will be closed until further notice.
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THE ROLE OF DENTAL CARE IN HEALTHY AGING: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 AT 2:00 PM - AUDITORIUM: Come and hear local dentist KC GRANGER, DDS talk about the link between oral health and general health, and the advances in dental care that improve your quality of life. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT QUAKER WORSHIP: Quakers at Collington will now be meeting in the Chapel as follows: On the first and third Tuesday of every month from 4PM to 5:30 PM. The first half hour will be devoted to discussing the booklet, “Building a Community of Faith.” As before, meeting for worship will be from 4:30 - 5:30 pm. In addition, in months that have a fifth Tuesday (e.g., on October 30), Quakers will meet from 4 to 5PM to continue discussing the booklet, “Building a Community of Faith.” Contact Mary Bird, x7242, mail slot #1210, or [email protected] to request a copy of the booklet. All are welcome to attend either or both discussion and/or worship gatherings. WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME AN AMBASSADOR? Learn about the program at an Ambassadors’ meeting on Monday, September 17 at 4PM in the Game Room. SAVE THE DATE: The Hearing Loss Support Group (HLSG) will meet on Friday, September 21st at 3 PM in the Auditorium to try to answer the question "Can we Communicate?" Come and meet our new audiologist, Dr. Antoinette Oliver. Share any questions and concerns about your hearing or that of a loved one. Mark your calendars and join us on the 3rd Friday at 3 PM from September through May. ATTENTION, BINGO PLAYERS: In the month of September, BINGO will be played on Wednesday, September 19 in the Game Room. All are welcome. Questions? Call Ardyce Asire, x7348.
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APPAREL SALE 30% OFF FOR 30TH! Haven’t had a chance to buy your 30th anniversary wear yet? Your wait is your gain as we need to create more space in the Country Store! All 30th anniversary merchandise is now on sale for 30% off!! Only what is in stock is on sale so visit the store before it’s all gone!! Sale ends September 30th. JEWISH SABBATH SERVICE AND DINNER: The next service and dinner for our Jewish Community will be on Friday, September 21 at 5:30PM in the Dining Room. Please sign up no later than 9AM on Thursday morning, September 20 by calling x2135. SAVE THE DATE: District 4000 will meet September 20 at 4PM in the Game Room. Charlene Smith, environmental services coordinator, will be our speaker. 2018 HOLIDAY BAZAAR ANNOUNCEMENT: This year’s Holiday Bazaar will be on Friday, 9 November 2018, from 10:00 until 2:00 in the Auditorium. Those who would like to make items for the Bazaar (crafts, food, etc.) and/or volunteer, should contact me, Maja Keech, at [email protected], #2004, x7253. Also, let me know if you need table(s). (Tables for food and miscellaneous will be provided.) Most proceeds go to the Collington Residents Association. EMAIL CORRECTION: Jerome Perry’s email is listed incorrectly in the July telephone directory. The correct email address for Jerome is: [email protected] ON-CAMPUS WEIGHT WATCHERS GROUP: Only nine more people are needed to start a weekly Weight Watchers group at Collington. The monthly fee is $39.95 to attend the discussion group led by a Weight Watchers professional and to privately weigh-in. Let's join together in one of the classrooms, to learn from and support each other. Contact Jeannie Bessmer, x7283 or [email protected].
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PROFILES are still missing from the red binders. 100 requests were sent out to residents whose profiles were missing. 17 responses have been received. If you need another form, contact Pat Johns or come to the library. Extra forms are in the profile binder area. LIBRARY COMMITTEE MEETING is September 10th in the Board Room at 10AM. All are welcome. FIRE INSPECTION: Our upcoming fire inspection is September 12
starting at 10AM. You will need to make preparations in your apartments, cottages, and villas to remove all fire hazards. Although this will affect only the apartments, Fire Marshals have the authority to inspect anywhere they choose. Some areas of concern are stoves, where items are stored on top and inside ovens. Closets and storage areas i.e. garages, cabinets and other areas where items may be kept can be deemed flammable as well as items stored above the eighteen-inch line below sprinkler heads. Please contact Gene Davis, x4765 or Edwin Monge, x4792 with any questions or concerns. ON-SITE DERMATOLOGY will be at Collington on September 11. Please Call 1-877-345-5300 to make an appointment NOMINATING COMMITTEE: The Nominating Committee of the Collington Residents Association presents the following slate of candidates for election in early October: President: Lois Brown (5015) 1st Vice-President: Nadine Hathaway (369) 2nd Vice-President: Sue Regen (4203) Secretary: Judy Collins (5012) Treasurer: Linda Ewald (350) Section 5.c. of the Association by-laws: “Additional candidates may be nominated by petition signed by 25 Association members and submitted to the Nominating Committee no later than 15 days before
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the annual meeting.” Therefore, petition nominations may be sent to Nominating Committee member Marianne Mann (2117) by Thursday, September 20. The Nominating Committee will ascertain whether the nominee is willing to serve before placing his or her name on the ballot.
REDSKINS HOME GAME SCHEDULE
September 9‐‐ 1PM vs Colts November 18 ‐‐ 1PM vs Texans
September 23‐‐ 1PM vs Packers December 9 ‐‐ 1PM vs Giants
October 14 ‐‐1PM vs Panthers December 30 –1PM vs Eagles
October 21 ‐‐ 4:25PM vs Cowboys
SEPTEMBER TRIPS! -Unless Noted Otherwise, All Trip Venues Are Wheelchair & Walker
Accessible. You MUST print/sign your name in the Green Trip Book to have a seat on the bus. All Trips Depart from Security and the transportation fee
is $10. If you need to cancel for any reason you MUST do so 48 hours in advance or you will be charged a $15 cancellation fee. If you need to cancel
w/in the 48- hour time frame, please call Bianca Williams, x4778. TAKE 5! JAZZ, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, WASHINGTON, DC: We will depart from Security at 3:45PM and return to Collington around 7:45PM. Relax and Take 5! With free, live jazz in the Kogod Courtyard from the U.S. Army Blues Band. Stop by the Courtyard Café for refreshments. BUSBOYS AND POETS, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, HYATTSVILLE, MD: We will depart from Security at 11:30AM. Be back on the bus by 2PM to return to Collington.
SUBSCRIPTION SERIES
ARENA STAGE, “Turn Me Loose,” WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, WASHINGTON, D.C.: Will depart from Security at 10:45AM and return to Collington around 3:30PM. Have any ideas for a fun and exciting trip? The Trips Committee meets the 1st Tuesday of every month. The next Meeting will be Tuesday, October 2.
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ANNAPOLIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (ASO): The first concert is October 6 and you can sign up in the Green Trip Book. First-time Collington ticket buyers: 15 % off. The first concert includes George Gershwin An American in Paris; Sergei Prokofiev, Symphony No. 5; Maurice Ravel Concerto for Piano {Left Hand} Pascal Rogé, soloist on October 6. Prior to each Saturday night concert, Dr. Rachel Franklin will give a delightful and insightful lecture about the evening's concert program and guest soloist. Her program enhances the knowledge and enjoyment of the entire evening. For tickets, call the ASO box office directly at 410-263-0907 or go online at annapolissymphony.com. When ordering your tickets, if you are a new subscriber, tell the box officer you are from Collington for a 15 percent discount. If you choose a five-concert series, or a FlexPass of four or three concerts, these ticket costs are discounted and are on sale now. Single tickets are also available for purchase. Concerts are at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts in Annapolis. Questions? Call Jeannie Block Bessmer, x7283. The 15% percent discount is only for first-time subscribers for one or more tickets. OO SHOP GLASS CASES: We want to thank all of you who have either donated or purchased items for the OO Glass Cases. However, once again, we are in desperate need of additional items... Please check to see if you have Jewelry- all types of earrings, bracelets and necklaces. We also need dishware, exotic pieces, music boxes, plate collections, dish sets and other small things to donate to the OO Glass Cases. Our inventory is low!!! The OO Glass Cases are located on the 2nd floor in the alcove by the Billiard /Pool room and the Library and on the 3rd floor in the Creighton Center hallway by the Beauty Parlor and the Residents Association Office. The money earned goes to the Collington Residents Association
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to support the work of its committees. Please leave your donations in a bag/box at the Clock Tower with the "OO Glass Cases” name on it. All donations are welcomed! Please call any of us with your questions. RoAnne Dahlen-Hartfield, x 7386 Ursula Dunn, x 7560 Nancy Wilson, x 7529 Maryanne Mann, x 7281 Helen Hindinger, x 7388 Lois Brown, x 5081 Carol Ghebelian, x 7524 JoAnn Harvard, x 7290
REOPENING OF THE OPPORTUNITIES OUTLET: The OO Shop will reopen on Monday, August 27th from 2:30 to 4:30 PM. We will resume normal operating hours from that time forward. We look forward to everyone visiting your newly renovated OO Shop and bringing your slightly used belongings to us for resale. As we are anticipating a large influx of items you have been saving for us, we are forced to schedule your incoming donation times. This is the schedule for dropping off items of clothing, housewares or furniture. District 3000--September 11th and 13th District 4000--September 18th and 20th District 5000--September 25th and 27th 1st Floor Apartments--October 2nd and 4th 2nd Floor Apartments--October 9th and 11th 3rd Floor Apartments--October 16th and 18th Creighton, Potomac, Arbor, Chesapeake & Shenandoah may deliver at any time. All the volunteers have spent many hours planning, packing, storing, sorting clothing, evaluating items, cleaning glass and china, and restocking the new shelving. We ask that you please try to adhere to this drop-off schedule to allow the OO Shop volunteers to resume a smoothly running operation as quickly as possible. Thanks to all the volunteers who have made this possible, and to our residents and staff for your patience and your patronage.
DATE: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
TIME: 9A – 5P
Where: The Game Room
For: Collington Community Residents
DATE: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
TIME: 9A – 5P
Where: The auditorium For: Collington Community Residents
YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR CONSENT FORM PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE VACCINE.
Thursday, October 4th
Join us for the debut of the
& to honor Collington founders and pioneers
30thAnniversary Video Hors d’oeuvres + champagne
will be served
30th Anniversary Celebration!
Location: courtyard/Auditorium
3-5PM
Join Collington’s Vitalize 360 and Fitness/Wellness Program in taking time to
celebrate life and dedicate more time to enhance the quality of life.
Collington Flu Clinic September 10, 2018 September 11, 2018
Game Room @ 9‐5 PM Auditorium @ 9‐5 PM
Brain Health Workshop – Brain Health Assessment with
Cogniciti
September 12, 2018 Auditorium @ 10 & 11 AM *Must register to participate
call Kim Rivers x7393
Mindfulness Day – Gain awareness through deep breathing and meditation with Kim Rivers and Nadine
Hathaway
September 12, 2018 Game Room @ 2 PM
Fall Prevention Presentation by Assisted Rehab
September 18, 2018 Auditorium @ 11 AM
Dentistry Presentation Hosted by the Health Services
Committee
September 20, 2018 Auditorium @ 2 PM
Nutrition Challenges & the Older Adult by Corinne
Pearce, Collington’s Dietitian
September 25, 2018 Auditorium @ 2 PM
Rock the Walk – Health Walk Healthy Walk around the
Collington Campus, vendors providing health screenings
September 28, 2018 Meet at the Clock Tower/Vendors in Auditorium *Register with Kim Rivers
x7393 by 9/19/18
September is
Healthy Aging Month
DATE: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
TIME: 9A – 5P
Where: The Game Room
For: Collington Community Residents
DATE: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
TIME: 9A – 5P
Where: The Auditorium For: Collington Community Residents
YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR CONSENT FORM PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE VACCINE.
Lunch 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
