The Columbia Association's monthly newsletter for September 2012. This month's feature stories include: Columbia YouthFit, Why I Serve Interview with Diane Turner, Dredging Continues at Lake Elkhorn, Online Registration Now Available for Fall Classes, A New Name for a Fun Place: Youth and Teen Center at The Barn, CA Investing in Tennis at Owen Brown, and more. For more information, visit ColumbiaAssociation.org.
Learn more about YouthFit at ColumbiaAssociationNewU.org. Monthly A PUBLICATION OF COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION CA SEP 2012 CA MONTHLY 1 THIS MONTH ON CA’s TELEVISION SHOW Facebook.com/CA.ColumbiaAssociation Issuu.com/CA-ColumbiaAssociation Twitter.com/Columbia_Events YouTube.com/CATVchannel Connect with CA! It’s easier than ever to find us. 2 Why I Serve: An Interview With Dorsey’s Search Village Board Member Diane Turner 3 Wilde Lake Dredging Update 8 Be a Part of Your Community Events On September’s TV show, get information on the treatment and symptoms of concussions, learn more about the CA Skate Arena, discover more about the classes being offered at the Columbia Art Center and get more information about CA’s Community Solutions Program. Watch Columbia Matters online anytime at ColumbiaMatters.org and YouTube.com/CATVchannel. “The main reason why families should consider Columbia YouthFit is because the program offers the three key components to overcoming childhood weight problems — nutrition education, physical activity and behavioral changes — for all family members,” said Shawni Paraska, director of community health sustainability for CA. The program includes informative get-togethers; healthy lifestyle coaching for the kids and for the entire family; physical activities for the children; discounts to community events and health- related businesses that partner with Columbia YouthFit; and full access for the whole family to CA’s facilities, programs and services. Throughout the program, families will work with a team of medical, fitness, nutrition and behavioral health professionals to create a plan to improve their overall wellness. The eight-week program begins Oct. 3, and sessions are being held at the Columbia Gym on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm. By signing up for Columbia YouthFit, all family members receive a Package Plan Plus and KidSpace membership for the duration of the program. Cost is $550 for CA Member families and $650 for Non-CA Member families; and when two families join together, each can save $50. Learn more about Columbia YouthFit at ColumbiaAssociationNewU.org, and register by calling 410-715-3128. By Aria White Columbia Fit Youth Childhood obesity is becoming a growing problem, and Columbia Association (CA) is trying to work toward a solution with the launch of its new program, Columbia YouthFit. Developed with the help of child care and mental health professionals and pediatricians, the program aims to help families with children between the ages of 10 and 13 become healthier. Get Your Family in Shape Now!
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Learn more about YouthFit atColumbiaAssociationNewU.org.
MonthlyA PUBLICATION OF COLUMBIA ASSOCIATIONCASEP 2012
CA MON TH LY 1
THIS MONTH ON CA’sTELEVISION SHOW
Facebook.com/CA.ColumbiaAssociation
Issuu.com/CA-ColumbiaAssociation
Twitter.com/Columbia_Events
YouTube.com/CATVchannel
ConnectwithCA!It’s easier than ever to find us.
2 Why I Serve: An InterviewWith Dorsey’s Search VillageBoard Member Diane Turner
3 Wilde Lake Dredging Update
8 Be a Part of YourCommunity Events
On September’s TV show,
get information on the
treatment and symptoms of
concussions, learn more
about the CA Skate Arena,
discover more about the
classes being offered at the
Columbia Art Center and
get more information about
CA’s Community Solutions
Program.
Watch Columbia Mattersonline anytime atColumbiaMatters.org andYouTube.com/CATVchannel.
“The main reason why families should consider ColumbiaYouthFit is because the program offers the three keycomponents to overcoming childhood weight problems— nutrition education, physical activity and behavioralchanges — for all family members,” said Shawni Paraska,director of community health sustainability for CA.The program includes informative get-togethers;
healthy lifestyle coaching for the kids and for theentire family; physical activities for the children;discounts to community events and health-related businesses that partner with ColumbiaYouthFit; and full access for the whole familyto CA’s facilities, programs and services.Throughout the program, families will workwith a team of medical, fitness, nutrition andbehavioral health professionals to create a planto improve their overall wellness.The eight-week program begins Oct. 3,
and sessions are being held at theColumbia Gym on Wednesday eveningsfrom 6:30-8:30pm. By signing up forColumbia YouthFit, all familymembers receive a Package Plan Plusand KidSpace membership for theduration of the program. Cost is$550 for CA Member families and$650 for Non-CA Member families;and when two families join together,each can save $50.
Learn more about Columbia YouthFitat ColumbiaAssociationNewU.org, and register by calling 410-715-3128.
By Aria White
Columbia
FitYouth
Childhood obesity is
becoming a growing
problem, and Columbia
Association (CA) is trying to
work toward a solution with
the launch of its new
program, Columbia
YouthFit. Developed with
the help of child care and
mental health professionals
and pediatricians, the
program aims to help
families with children
between the ages of 10 and
13 become healthier.
Get Your
Family
in Shape
Now!
2 CA MON TH LY
By Jessica Zellweger
Turner did not originally run
for the position. During the time
she was volunteering for the
Resident Architectural Committee
(RAC) for Dorsey’s Search, one
of the board members moved out
of the area. Turner was asked if
she was interested in filling the
open position. She was appointed and served the remainder of the term. She
enjoyed the experience so much that she is now in her fourth term on the board.
“I really enjoy being on the board. I have always loved my village and especially
enjoy interacting with the residents, staff and community officials.”
Serving Dorsey’s Search seems a natural fit for Turner, as she is no
stranger to volunteer work. She has worked with numerous
organizations on a wide variety of projects. One of the organizations that
Turner works with is Moms on Bedrest, a local, nonprofit organization that helps
women with high-risk pregnancies. Turner also volunteers for the annual Historic
Ellicott City Inc. Decorator Show House.
Turner encourages other residents to become involved in the community. “I
attend almost all of the village events, and I, along with other board members,
interact with the residents at the events.” Additionally, the village board uses many
different means to stay connected with the community, including publishing a
monthly newsletter, “The Scroll.”
If you are interested in getting involved and serving the community
by running for a leadership position on your village board, elections
are held in April each year for open positions. For more information,
Call 410-992-3726 for audition times and more information.
Sunday, October 14 • 3pmDowntown Columbia LakefrontSunday, October 14 • 3pmDowntown Columbia Lakefront
10thAnnual10th
Annual
TEEN DAY &
Diane Turner, a longtime resident and active member of the Columbiacommunity, has been a member of Dorsey’s Search Village Board for eightyears. Originally from Massachusetts, Turner and her family have lived in
Columbia since 1981. When asked about her experience as a
board member, Turner said, “I believe that it is important to give
back to the community — especially one as great as Dorsey’s
Search. I am a full-time realtor, and I get to travel to many areas. I
am proud of this village, how well it is run, and I’m honored to serve.”
Dorsey’s Search VillageBoard Member Diane Turner
Diane Turner
Why I Serve: An Interview With
CA MON TH LY 3
CA todayyour connection to the ColumbiaAssociation
See What’s Happening with CAby Visiting Our Blog at
ColumbiaAssociation.org/CAToday
Now Available for Fall Classes
OnlineRegistrationTwo down, one to go.
That’s the big news when it comes to the dredgingof Columbia’s three man-made lakes, a project that isexpected to be completed by the end of this year.The final lake to be dredged is Lake Elkhorn, in
the village of Owen Brown. Work began toward theend of July in the forebay pond at the far northernend of the 37-acre lake, and crews with contractorJND Thomas are scheduled to be finished byDecember.The surrounding pathways will still be open while
they work, and people can still access the parkaround the lake. However, the parking lot off ofBroken Land Parkway will be closed for the durationof the project.Dredging is done to maintain the environmental
and aesthetic value of the lakes, according to DennisMattey, director of construction for ColumbiaAssociation (CA). Sediment that has built up at thebottom of the lake can create conditions in whichmore aquatic vegetation grows, which in turn canhave a detrimental effect.“Restoring the depth to the lake helps to maintain
the environmental value of the lake as an aquatichabitat,” Mattey said. “And it looks better, too.”Approximately 47,000 yards of sediment — which
equates to about 3,000 tri-axle dump trucks moving
sediment to approved dump sites — was removed from
the 27-acre Lake Kittamaqundi, where dredging began
in October 2010 and ended in January 2012.
Work at the 22-acre Wilde Lake began in April2012 and wrapped up in July, with more than 15,000yards of sediment having been removed.
By Erin McPhail
TSo what do people need to set up their online account?
That’s easy! Go to ColumbiaAssociation.org/login to get
established. When entering your membership ID number,
please make sure
to include the
decimal point and
the two digits following it. A detailed tutorial to assist people
who are registering for online accounts can be found at
ColumbiaAssociation.org/tutorial.
If you still need help setting up your online account, call
the Membership Service Center at 410-730-1801 and one of
the representatives will be happy to assist you.
ColumbiaAssociation’s
Customer Service SystemSpectrumNG
DredgingContinues
at LakeElkhorn
By David Greisman
4 CA MON TH LY
Where art inspires!Columbia Art CenterLong Reach Village Center6100 Foreland Garth, Columbia, 21045410-730-0075 • ColumbiaArtCenter.orgArt.Staff@ColumbiaAssociation.comFacebook.com/ColumbiaArtCenter Follow us on Facebook for updates & special offers!
LITTLE KNOWN FACTS about Columbia Art Center• Opened in 1988 under Columbia Association, Columbia Art Center currently employs 45-55 instructors on average each year.
• Has been a functioning arts school for more than 32 years and was previously known as the Antioch Visual Arts College.
• Several of Columbia Art Center’s current instructors were students of Antioch Visual Arts College 30 years ago.
• The fish sculpture, located directly in front of the building, was featured in Baltimore’s Fish Out of Water — a city-wide theme exhibition.
• Columbia Art Center has one of the only Japanese gardens in the area. With its Japanese foliage, miniature bridges and ponds it provides a serene backdrop for outdoor events including weddings, classes and group meetings.
• Columbia Art Center team members (administrative office, ceramicsdepartment, daytime programming department and camp department) make-up seven generations ranging from teens to 70s.
Most Popular Classes for Teens at Columbia Art Center
Comic Drawing& Wheel-Throwing
Most PopularClasses******at Columbia art CenterIntro to Wheel-Throwing, Advanced Wheel-Throwing,Handbuilding/Sculpture, Oil Painting, Watercolor, Zentangle®, Fused Glass, Teen Wheel-Throwing and Youth Drawing
Number of kids typically enrolled in Columbia Art Center Art Camp each summer: as many as385campers!
Drawing and writing comics are my passions!I love sharing what I’velearned with teens asthey discover cartooning.— Clinton Art Center Teacher
ArtArtColumbia
Ar●centerCheck out our fall course catalog @ ColumbiaArtCenter.org!
Visit our
gift shop
forhandm
adegifts!
Number of exhibitsdisplayed in a year:Main and WindowGalleries, September through June:
15-20Shows
CA MON TH LY 5
Most Popular Birthday Party at Columbia Art Center:
Wear-A-Doodle
Empty BowlsFundraising EventSaturday, October 6 • 3-5:30pmTickets: $20 Per Person • Tickets are on sale now!
Columbia Art Center will host Empty Bowls, acharity fundraiser to raise money for the fightagainst hunger. This exciting event will includelive music, studio demonstrations, a silent artauction, raffles and light fare. The highlight ofthe afternoon will be the display of more than300 beautiful, one-of-a-kind handmade bowlscreated by Columbia Art Center students and
faculty. Guests will be able to handpick the bowl of theirchoice. All proceedsfrom event will bedonated to FISH of Howard County, Inc.
Coming SOON!
Free Monthly PresentationsBy Area Artists, Poets, Actors, Musicians and Other SpecialistsMonday, September 24 • 7pmJazz Legends of Washington & BaltimoreKlezmer Musician Seth Kibel with Pianist Sean Lane
Monday, October 29 • 7pmBook Reading and DiscussionAuthor John Farrell will read from and discuss his latest book Mystical Experience
OFF THEBEATENPATH:
FallGalleryTourSeriesFacilitated by tourcoordinator and localartist Chaya Schapiro!Have fun touring localgalleries and artists'studios in the comfortof a driven van. Lunchis on your own at aselected fashionablerestaurant.September 2711am-4:30pmMontgomery County Galleries (Glenstone Collection) October 2510am-3:30pmBaltimore GalleriesNovember 29 10am-3:30pmWashington, DC Galleries$40 Per Person, Per Tour.
Note: If you sign upfor all 3 tours at onetime you will receive
$10 off your total tuition.
s lonseries2012
From South America to the Caribbean
ContemporaryLatin American Art
thisMonth’sExhibitionContemporary LatinAmerican Art
Exhibition DatesSeptember 6-30, 2012
ReceptionSaturday, September153-5pmMain and WindowGalleriesCurated by Marcel Wah
Held in conjunction with the Howard County Arts Council’s Road to the Arts
My friends and I hadthe best time at mybirthday party and wemade these awesometote bags! —BriannaWear-A-Doodle Participant
Who says a sweater or hand bagcan’t be a work of art! Knitting classesare fun and great for making giftsfrom the heart. —AnnaColumbia Art Center Knitting Instructor
Sponsored by Columbia Art CenterGalleries and Little Patuxent Review
What’s at Columbia Art Center?Plein Aire Painting, T’ia Chi Chih, Smartphone Usage, Jewelry Workshops, Parent & Child Ceramics, Encaustics, Needle Felting and China Painting
ArtArtAr●
Check out our fall course catalog @ ColumbiaArtCenter.org!
Most PopularPieces of Pottery
made at Columbia Art CenterBowls, Plates,
Vases with Handles, Pitchers with Lids
and Free Form Sculptures
MostPopular
Pieces of Potterymade at Columbia Art Center
Bowls, Plates, Vases with Handles,
Pitchers with Lids and Free Form Sculptures
Visit our
gift shop
forhandm
adegifts!
“URBANIZED,” A DOCUMENTARY BY GARY HUSTWIT, WILL BEshown on Tuesday, Sept. 18, from 7-9pm at the East Columbia 50+ Center,located at the East Columbia Library at 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia.Following the screening, there will be a group discussion about the future of cities.This event, held in conjunction with the Howard County Library system, is
part of Columbia Association’s (CA) Community Building Speakers’ Series, whichhosts thought-provoking speakers and events on topics that stimulate residents todiscuss, engage and build a sense of community here in Columbia.“As redevelopment of Downtown Columbia moves from vision to reality, what
better time to sponsor this new film that explores the design of cities?” said Jane
Dembner, director of the Community Building and Sustainability Division at CA.The film features commentary by some of the world’s most prominent architects,
policy-makers, builders and innovators. In addition, the film examines thechallenges of balancing housing, mobility, public space, civic engagement, economic
development and environmental policy.“Urbanized” is 85 minutes. For more information visit
urbanizedfilm.com. Seats are limited —registration is desired, not required. You canregister at bit.ly/urbanizedfilm.
Enjoy a self-paced ride on Columbia’s pathways andstreets as you learn more about Columbia’s history.
A New Name for a Fun Place: Youth and Teen Center at The Barn
Saturday, September 15, 9:30-10:30am(staggered start)
A popular Columbia Association-sponsored (CA) gathering spot for youth and
teens has a new name: the Youth and Teen Center (YTC) at The Barn, or, simply
put, YTC @ The Barn. The YTC, known previously as the Columbia Teen Center,
is located at 5853 Robert Oliver Place in Oakland Mills.
“The new name better acknowledges the full range of
ages — youth ages 9 to 18 — served through our facility
and programs,” said Rene Buckmon, manager of youth
and teen programs for CA. “It also reflects the new and
exciting programs and activities that will be offered.”
An open house celebrating the new name will be held
on Monday, Sept. 24, from 6-8pm.
Hanging out at the YTC is a fun, safe way for teens and preteens to socialize and
participate in recreational and educational programs. For more information, visit
ColumbiaAssociation.org/YTCattheBarn.
ytCYouth
&Teen Cen
ter
@TheBarn
By David GreismanTO USE A TENNIS TERM, THE OUTDOORcourts at Owen Brown Tennis Club are in need of love.That’s why Columbia Association (CA) will be spending
$235,000 to renovate outdoor courts 7 through 12, a projectthat is scheduled to begin in mid-September and wrap up inspring 2013.The asphalt on the courts breaks down over time and under
exposure to the elements, much in the same way that roads do— though without the additional burden of heavy traffic.“People expect our courts to be in good
condition. It’s our responsibility to keep them ingood condition,” said Bob Bellamy, director of ColumbiaAssociation’s Sport and Fitness Division. “These courts have hadcracks and other issues over the past several years, which we’ve
dealt with. This will make it so the courts will last another 20 ormore years.”The asphalt presently on the courts will be milled, and then the
courts will be built back up with new asphalt and then color-coated.That is one of two projects for the facility (which
also includes courts in a tennis bubble for year-round play). The other project will replace thetennis clubhouse, a project listed in theconditional FY14 budget at an estimated cost of$350,000.“The tennis community will get out of a new Owen Brown
Tennis Club what it got out of the hugely welcomed new clubhouseat Wilde Lake two years ago,” Bellamy said, “which was a buildingthat was bright and airy, and it satisfied their needs for socializingduring tournament play, day-in and day-out.”
CA MON TH LY 7
Tennis atOwen Brown
CA Investing in
DíadelaFamiliaSaturday, September 29 •3-6pm •Columbia SportsPark • FREE!
CA’s Before and After School Care:
time to get back into a regular routine before and
after school. Columbia Association’s (CA) School
Age Services Division offers Before and After
School Care programs at 19 Howard County
elementary schools and After School Care at three
middle schools for parents who are in need of early
morning and afternoon care for their children.
Full-day programs also are available when Howard
County schools are closed.
You can drop your kids off and know that they
are in a safe environment. CA has been providing
this service to the community for more than 30
years, and all of CA’s School Age Services
programs are licensed by the Maryland State
Department of Education.
While attending Before and After School Care,
kids can enjoy a snack, do homework, play games,
take art classes taught by Columbia Art Center staff
and enjoy Zumba® and Recess & Results® classes.
New to the After School Care program this year
is First Friday Family Night. On the first Friday of
Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at this year’sDia de la Familia event. The event will feature Latin music,salsa dancing, Zumba®, food, games, crafts, a moon bounce,mini golf, batting cages and more!Call 410-715-3162 for more information.
September Visit ColumbiaAssociation.org/Events to learn about more great events happening in Columbia!
8 CA MON TH LY
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Farmer’s Market inOakland MillsEvery Sunday, now through Sep 30 • 9am-1pm Oakland Mills Village Center ParkingLot • [email protected].
Columbia Art Center:From South America to the Caribbean:Contemporary LatinAmerican ArtThu, Sep 6 through Sun, Sep 30Hours vary Reception: Sat, Sep153-5pm • Columbia Art Center410-730-0075 [email protected].
Reptile WondersSun, Sep 23 • 3pmOwen Brown Community Center410-381-0202 [email protected].
Salon Series: Jazz Legends ofWashington andBaltimore, KlezmerMusician Seth Kibel withPianist Sean LaneMon, Sep 24 • 7pm Columbia Art Center410-730-0075 or Art.Staff@
ColumbiaAssociation.org.
Road Scholar Travel SessionTue, Sep 25 • 2pmOwen Brown Community Center410-381-0202 or [email protected].
Rock Your Jeans Fitness and Fashion Show ExpoSat, Sep 29 • 9am-1pmSupreme Sports Club 410-381-5355.Program helps teams of two droptwo jean sizes within eight weeksthrough motivational personaltraining sessions and comprehen -sive nutritional support. Register atRockYourJeansExpo.Eventbrite.com,ColumbiaFitness.org or 410-381-5355.
