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The Weekly CourierDecember 9th-15th,2019MANAGER-ON-DUTY (MOD): December 7th & 8th Christian RamseyTo contact the Manager-on-Duty, call Security on x2020 and they willradio OR contact the MOD via cell phone to respond.All Courier submissions, meeting schedules and meeting room reservationsshould be sent through EMAIL OR IN WRITING ONLY to:Tiffan’e e can be reached on x4778Submission deadline for The Courier is Wednesday at 12 noon.*See descriptive article Volunteer pushers needed to transport Creighton CenterAUD Auditorium CR ClassroomCAR Creative Arts RoomTHIS WEEKENDLeague of Women Voters, Prince George’s County invites you to itsHoliday Party, Saturday Dec 7, 11-2, in the Game room. All are welcomeWEED WARRIORS: SATURDAY 9:00 AM: We will meet on the fire roadnext to the swimming pool. Some will work on vines on the slope; otherswill work further down along trail or in the woods. Please bring clippers,loppers, saws, etc. Or just come and see what we do. As usual, we willcancel if it rains.Collington Singers Winter Concert- Saturday at 7pm & Sunday at 3pmAuditorium.Sunday, December 8th – 1:30pm, Walker Interfaith Chapel, ProtestantWorship Service: Please welcome to Collington again our friends andneighbors from Woodstream Church. Minister Malcom Reeves will leadthe service with communion. All are invited and welcome. Questions?Please call Ardyce Asire, X73481CourierDecember 9th -15th, 2019
KEY CONTACT NUMBERS:In-house TV Channel – 972Pool x2229Fitness Center x2254Frame Shop x7758Country Store x2167Salon x2226Clinic x7791Security x2020Room Set-up x4774Main Dining x2135The Landing x2134Catering x4771Guest Room Reservations x9610 or “0”Work Orders x2151https://collington.theworxhub.comRA Office x2214RA Website: collingtonresidents.orgMain Number: (301) 560-3601Security: (301) 925-77072CourierDecember 9th -15th, 2019
MONDAY, December 9thTRIPS AND TRANSPORTATION8:30/10/1:00 Shuttle to GreenbeltDoctors, call x224710:30 Trip to Wegmans LeavesSecurity, x2020SAGE CLASSES*10:00ArtAppreciation-CRB(Crane)11:00- Pilates -CR D (Shell)1:00- Tai- Chi – CR A (Chang)MEETINGS/EVENTS9:00Holiday Decorating- AUD9:15 -10:00 - Aqua Fit – Pool10:15-11:00*10:00Woodshop Drop-off Hour10:45Chair Yoga – Classroom A1-2:30Easy Tai Chi-Qigong for Seniors – CR D1:30Mah Jong – 3rd Floor Meeting Room2:30- 4:30OO Shop OPEN*3:30- 5:00Collington Singers- AUD5:00Single Men’s Dinner-Dining Room*7:00Monday Night Movie “Emptying the Skies”- AUD3CourierDecember 9th -15th, 2019
TUESDAY, December 10thTRIPS AND TRANSPORTATION8:30/10/1:00 Shuttle to BowieDoctors, call x224710:00 Trip to Largo ShoppersFood Warehouse LeavesSecurity, x2020SAGE CLASSES10:00-Therapeutic Aqua ExercisePool (Mabry)1:00-3:00 CANCELLED3:00-4:00- Studio Fine Art MixedMedia- Creative ArtsMEETINGS/EVENTSHoliday Decorating- AUDCircuit Training-CR D (Ebony) ( Permanently9:00*9:30Cancelled)9:30Technology Committee-Board Room10:00Woodshop Drop-off Hour10:00Episcopal Service The Rev. Jocelyn Irving, Retired Chapel*10:30 -11:30- Frame Shop OPEN11:004000’s District Meeting-GameRoom11:3045-minute Senior Aerobics with Ebony – CR D*12:00Women’s History Celebration Planning- CR B12:0-2:30Pinochle – Ivy Lounge1:00 2:00Billiards1:00Balance & Beyond (Fitness) – CR D*2:00UMD Whistling Hens Concert-AUD3:00The Art Magazine-Board Room3:00Booker & Beyond-CR C*4:00Quaker Discussion-CR A4:30Lulu and Ricky Play the Lounge-Ivy Lounge4CourierDecember 9th -15th, 2019
WEDNESDAY, December 11thTRIPS ANDTRANSPORTATION8:30/10/1:00 Shuttle toGreenbelt Doc, x224710:30 Trip to Wegmans LeavesSec, x2020SAGE CLASSES10:00- Tai Chi- CR A (Chang)11:00-Pilates- CR D (Shell)TRIP: WOMEN IN THE ARTSMUSEUM 10amMEETINGS/EVENTSAqua Fit – Pool9:15 -10:0010:15-11:0010:00Knitting & Crocheting Group – Brandywine LivingRoom10:00Woodshop Drop-off Hour10:00Building Committee-Board Room11:00-12:00- Billiards11:30-12:00- Easy Water Walking & More – Pool12:00- 2:00- Billiards*12:30Shabach Children’s Chorus Christmas Concert-AUD1:00- 3:00Collington Computer Clinic- 1st floor Meeting Room2:00Chess Players – Landing, Lakeview Room*2:30-4:30- OO Shop OPEN2:30Wii Bowling – CR B3:00Collington Coloring Group – 1st Floor Meeting Room*4:00Faith Forum – CR C*4:00The Mystery Book Club-CR B4:00Camera Corner-CR A4:00Barbershop- Chapel4:30Janyce Watt in the Ivy Lounge*7:00Speakers Committee- AUD5CourierDecember 9th -15th, 2019
Thursday, December 12thTRIPS ANDTRANSPORTATION8:30/10/1:00 Shuttle to BowieDoctors, call x224710:30 Trip to Giant GrocerySAGE CLASSES10:00-Therapeutic Aqua ExercisePool (Mabry)9:00 Circuit Training (Bush)*1:00-World History- CR B (Crane)MEETINGS/EVENTS10:00Woodshop Drop-off Hour10:30-12:30Indoor Pickleball at Bowie GYM. All levels welcome, 5 fee, 7 courts, meet @ the tennis courts to carpool 10:15. AnnMarie Rahn. x5098*10:30 -11:30- Frame Shop OPEN10:30 Student Led Yoga- AUD11:3045-minute Senior Aerobics with Ebony12:00-2:30Pinochle – Ivy Lounge12:15-12:45- Line Dancing with Ebony Classroom D1:00Beaders – CAR1:00Billiards1:00Balance & Beyond (Fitness) – Classroom D*1:30MaCCRA semi-annual meeting-Sec. of Aging RonaKramer, CCRC Chief Lori Webb3:00Grounds Committee-AUD*3:00Poetry Group-Board Room3:00Small Group Rehearsal- Chapel4:00Drama Committee- CR C4:151000’s District Meeting-Game Room4:30-6 Margaret Bagley on Piano, Don Lewis on Drums, GrantBagley on Bass & Don Zelman on Clarinet - Ivy Lounge5:00Christmas Tree Lighting - Courtyard6:30Duplicate Bridge – Game Room6CourierDecember 9th -15th, 2019
FRIDAY, December 13thTRIPS AND TRANSPORTATION8:30/10 Shuttle to Bowie Doctors, callx224710:00 Trip to Safeway (Bowie TownCenter) Leaves Security, x20201:00 Shuttle to Greenbelt Doctors, callx2247TRIP: FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 6:00pmSAGE CLASSES9-Exercise for Balance (Bush) CRD10-Exercise w/ Weights (Bush)CR D11:00-Pilates- CR D-(Shell)10:00-12/1:00-3 AutobiographicalWriting-CR B ( Smith)3:00- Current Issues-CR C(Croatti)MEETINGS/EVENTSAqua Fit – Pool9:15 -10:0010:15-11:0010:00Interfaith Committee-1st floor Meeting Room*10:00Linda’s Treasures-Game Room11:00Wisdom Seekers Book Club-Board Room2:00 Collington Textile Arts Group – Creative Arts Room*2:30-4:30- OO Shop OPEN2:30Collintonian-Board Room 3:30 Sing -A-Long – Arbor Great Room; Volunteers needed!4:00 Meditation Group – Chapel*4:30 Becky Veverka Christmas Carols in Ivy Lounge*5:30Jewish Sabbath Service & Dinner- Dining Room7CourierDecember 9th -15th, 2019
SATURDAY, December 14thMetro shuttle schedule: 9AM, 10AM, 11AM, 1PM, 5PM, & 8:30PM10:00 Ping Pong – Game Room*10:00 Hearing Loss Low Vision Group – Auditorium10:30 Trip to Giant Grocery Store departs from Security, x202011:00 Bocce – Game Room4:15 Bus to Mass at St. Joseph’s departs from Clock Tower, x9610*5:00 Dickens Dinner-AuditoriumSUNDAY, December 15thMetro shuttle schedule: 9AM, 11AM, 1PM, & 5PM only9:30 Bus to St. Barnabas’ Episcopal Church, Village Baptist Church, &Hope Presbyterian Church leaves Clocktower.*12:30 Holiday Cheer Dance Show-Auditorium3:00- Sunday Concert-AuditoriumTHE REDSKINS WILL HAVE A HOME GAME DEC 15. AT 1PMHAPPENING THIS WEEK MONDAY, December 9thHoliday Decorating: In order to make Collington look festive for thisholiday season a resident committee will be decorating the publicspaces throughout the main building. Most of the decorating will takeplace on Monday, December 9 and Tuesday, December 10. If youwould like to help please call Helen Lauck, ext. 7254 or Pat Duggan,ext. 7391. Your participation will be most welcome.8CourierDecember 9th -15th, 2019
MONDAY NIGHT MOVIE 7:00 AUDITORIUM: “EMPTYING THESKIES”: 'Emptying the Skies' chronicles the rampant poaching ofmigratory songbirds in southern Europe. Songbird populations havebeen drastically declining for several decades, and several speciesface extinction imminently.TUESDAY, December 10thTUESDAY’S CIRCUIT TRAINING CLASS WITH EBONY JORDANIS PERMANENTLY CANCELLEDSTUDIO FINE ARTS CLASS IS CANCELLED. Unfortunately, theinstructor was unable to finish the course. Classes were due to runthrough Tuesday January 21st. For any questions regarding this classPlease contact Suzanne Van Nuys via emailsvannuys@pgcc@edu.The 100th anniversary of women's right to vote is coming up in2020. Come and help us plan it on Tuesday, Dec. 10th at noon inClassroom B. Bonnie CroninThe Quaker Study Group will meet on Tuesday, 12/10, at 4:00 p.m. inClassroom A. We will watch and then discuss the Quaker Speak video“How we win”.THE ART MAGAZINE- a new RA-approved group, is meeting on Tuesday,December 10 at 3:00pm in the Board Room. There are plenty of items todiscuss, including a potential publication in the Spring and organization ofthe group. Artists, writers, editors, publishers, designers: you get it, arewelcomed to attend.9CourierDecember 9th -15th, 2019
WEDNESDAY, December 11thShabach Children's Chorus: A Super Christmas. WednesdayDecember 11, 12:30-1:00pm, Auditorium. 2nd through 8th gradestudents from Shabach Christian Academy Chorus will sing a funholiday-themed concert in which some of our favoritesuperheroes interact with the Christmas story. Directed by BrandonFelder, Fine Arts Vocal Director, and presented by Collington's Artistsin Residence.The Mystery Book Club- will meet at 4pm Wednesday, December11th in Classroom B. We have been reading books by JaquelineWinspear, whose books are set in England in the times of the WorldWars. Maisie Dobbs, the heroine, is a private detective, unusual forthat time. Please feel welcome and come.SPEAKERS COMMITTEE, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 7:00 PM– AUDITORIUM: Is technological innovation making us morevulnerable to terrorists? Dr Audrey Kurth Cronin, Professor ofInternational Security and Director of the Center for Security,Innovation and New Technology at the American University, will helpus think about this question when she speaks on the subject of hernew book, “Power to the People: How Open Technological Innovationis Arming Tomorrow's Terrorists.” Educated at Princeton and OxfordUniversities, Dr. Cronin previously taught at Oxford, the U.S. NavalWar College and George Mason University where she was theDirector of the International Security Program. Before that she was aSpecialist in Terrorism at the Congressional Reference Service andearlier worked in the Office of the Secretary of Defense for Policy andthe Office of the Secretary of the Navy. She is a niece of Collingtonresident Jim Giese. Her earlier talks at Collington were very wellreceived.10CourierDecember 9th -15th, 2019
THURSDAY, December 12thSECRETARY OF AGING RONA KRAMER AND CCRC CHIEF LORIWEBB, Thursday, December 12, 1:30 PM – Auditorium: Followinga short report on the MaCCRA (Maryland Continuing Care ResidentsAssociation) state meeting, we will hear from Secretary of Aging RonaKramer and CCRC Chief Lori Webb, whose office has regulatoryresponsibility for CCRCs in Maryland. In particular, we have askedChief Webb to speak about which aspects of CCRCs fall under hercare and which are regulated by other departments (e.g., aspects ofskilled nursing and assisted living fall under the Department ofHealth), and aspects that may not be regulated by the state. All arewelcome.Poetry Group-let’s go East. Bring published poetry by non-Westernpoets who lived, or are living, their lives in their native countries. Tellus a about the poets, their cultures, their countries or anything elsethat comes to mind. But please, no haiku-let’s range wider.TREE LIGHTING – In partnership with the resident decoratingcommittee, Ann Gillespie will light the Courtyard Tree on Thursday,December 12th at 5 PM. Hope to see you there!FRIDAY, December 13thLinda’s Treasures Holiday Boutique is Coming to YOU on FridayDec 13. Filled with festive apparel and accessories as well as agifting ideas, there’s sure to be something for everyone!Jewish Sabbath Service & Dinner: 5:30 pm in the DiningRoom. Those attending must reserve no later than 9 am onThursday, Dec. 12 by contacting Donna Gould at ext. 7591 or inmail slot 344.Friday evening, Dec.13th in the ivy Bar from 4:30 to 6:00: BeckyVeverka from Williamsburg, VA will be Singing Christmas Songs andyou won't want to miss your opportunity to join the sing-a-long on11CourierDecember 9th -15th, 2019
your Christmas favorites. Come along and enjoy this Festive HolidayJourney in Song!!!!! This will surely put you in the Spirit of Christmasand all other Holiday Festivities.SATURDAY, December 14thOn December 14th: from 10am -12 noon in the Auditorium theCollington Hearing-Vision Support group has invited JennyCurran, Outreach Coordinator- Telecommunications Access of MDState of Maryland, Dept. of Information Technology to presentinformation on the multiple calling options for anyone who hasdifficulty using a standard telephone. That will include:Captioned telephones which display every word your caller says, asyou listen. Maryland Accessible Telecommunications (MAT) programand state-provided assistive equipment to qualified applicants. Heroverview should be of interest to some who do not usually attend ourHearing-Vision support group meetings. All are welcome. Thanks,DianeSUNDAY, December 15thHoliday Cheer Dance Show Kim River’s has arranged for Slater’s DanceStudio to present a dance recital on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 12:30pm in the Auditorium. Come see these young dancers perform!UPCOMING ACTIVITIESOutreach Holiday Wrapping Party Dec 16, 9-12 in Board RoomCome to help wrap presents for our adopted families from Cora Riceand Kettering elementary school.Coffee & Tea with Vitalize 360: Attitudes of GratitudeTuesday, December 17, 201911:00 am in the AuditoriumContact Kim Rivers, x739312CourierDecember 9th -15th, 2019
There will be Catholic Mass at 4 PM in the chapel onChristmas Eve.Collington Christmas ServicesThursday, Dec 19 at 7pm – Service of Lessons and Carols. Ledby Faith Forum & Hope Presbyterian ChurchTuesday, Dec 24th 2pm-Arbor Service4pm Chapel- Catholic Service is Planned7pm-Community Service in ChapelNew Years Service in Chapel Following Community PartyHanukkah will be celebrated by lighting the candles every evening at5:30 pm beginning on Sunday, Dec. 22 through Saturday, Dec.28th. It will meet in the dining room when it is open, and otherwise(e.g., on Sun. Dec. 22 and Dec. 25th) in the Ivy Bar. All arewelcome. Reservations are not necessary. Joan Zorzajoanzorza@gmail.comDecember Fun! There are three fun-filled Hospitality-sponsoredevents planned for December. More information will be coming out butfor now, you can mark your calendars.On Saturday evening on December 14 just to get you in the holidayspirit, there is the popular Dickens Dinner.On Thursday afternoon on December 19 there will be the HolidayParty with wonderful music and entertainment.On Tuesday evening on December 31 you can ring in the new yearearly with delicious h’ors D’oeurves and a rollicking good band.13CourierDecember 9th -15th, 2019
IN MEMORYCHUCK DELL - NOVEMBER 29THRUTH PRICE - DECEMBER 3RDITEMS OF INTERESTBOCCE: Game 1: Cardinals 10, Hornets 26; Game 2: Cardinals 10,Hornets 18. Cardinals: Carol Klass, Caroline Cornelius, Marilyn MeekHornets: Linda Meade, David Meade, Ade AyengokeIndigenous Awareness: The current poet laureate of the Library ofCongress is Joy Harjo, a member of the Mvskoke/Creek Nation. Samplesof her poetry can be read on the internet and an interview of her is found atpoet.orgTo Fellow Collingtonians - Next March 2020 is Women's HistoryMonth and with it, the celebration of the 19th Amendment, which gavewomen the right to vote. As part of our celebratory activities, we wouldlike to place items in the two glass cases in the Clock Tower. We'reasking you to look around your living space for things related towomen's suffrage, such as sashes, buttons, posters, old photograph,etc. For now, just identify any of these items you may have and emailme a description if the item(s). In late Feb, I'll arrange a time for youto bring the items to the Clock Tower. Thanks very much. BrendaRoup X7309 Cottage 3011WANTED (to borrow): Original works of art with a wintry theme.The Interiors Group seeks framed, ready to hang, original works thatdepict or suggest winter to exhibit in the library corridor for severalmonths beginning in mid-December. We are interested in works in avariety of mediums, including oil, acrylic, and watercolor; etchings,lithographs, wood block, and other types of original prints; andphotographs. If you have one or more that you would be willing tolend, please phone or e-mail Anne Stone at ext. 7282,hssajs@aol.com, or Helen Lauck at ext. 7254, hmlauck@comcast.net.14CourierDecember 9th -15th, 2019
SMOKED SALMON FOR THE HOLIDAYSThere is still time to order smoked salmonfor the holidays (and beyond)half a filet - 15whole filet - 30Orders must be received no later than 5:00 p.m.on Friday, December 13.Place orders by contacting Mike McCulleyAt mikeccim@comcast.net or X7338Net proceeds support the Residents AssociationFROM THE LIBRARY: 37 new books are on the Library shelves. Tofind out what they are look at the online catalog or wait until theNovember Newly Acquired book list is in the binder in earlyDecember. We will be placing another book order in early March. Ifyou have authors/titles you would like us to purchase let me know byMarch 1, 2020, mail slot 4101.Overdue notices will come out January 2020. Any books signed outbefore September 1, 2019 will receive a blue card in your mail slot.Prevent that by either returning the book or renewing it.The Collington Community Outreach committee continues to begrateful for the residents who give so generously to the Bowie FoodPantry.15CourierDecember 9th -15th, 2019
As donations continue to fill the baskets (just outside the library) itspeaks well for us as a community that we respond to those in thelarger community who face great challenges in their lives.The need continues for basic staples such as peanut butter, cereal,canned fruits, vegetables and soup. Also welcomed are healthy snackfoods such as small tuna snack packs, small containers of pplesauce,and protein power bars.Our heartfelt thanks to all for supporting the food pantry project as theneed continues.For questions or comments, please contact Nadine Hathaway orGretta Estey.16CourierDecember 9th -15th, 2019
CHECK OUT OUR EXCITING DECEMBER TRIPS!-Unless Noted Otherwise, All Trip Venues Are Wheelchair & WalkerAccessible. You MUST print/sign your name in the Green Trip Book tohave a seat on the bus. All Trips Depart from Security and thetransportation fee is 10. If you need to cancel for any reason youMUST do so 48 hours in advance or you will be charged a 15cancellation fee. If you need to cancel w/in the 48- hour time frame,please call Tiffan’e, x4778UPCOMING TRIPS SAVE THE DATESWednesday, Dec 11-Women in the Arts Museum 10am-2pmFriday, Dec 13- Festival of Lights 6:00pmWednesday, Dec-17-Miniature Painters, Sculptors and GraversSociety of Washington DC 10amNational Museum of Women in the ArtsWednesday, December 11th 10am-2pmSome of the Current Exhibitions Women Artists of the Dutch Golden Age Judy Chicago- The End: A meditation on Death and Extinction Live Dangerously17CourierDecember 9th -15th, 2019
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTSFRIDAY, DECEMBER 13TH 6:00PMMiniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers Society ofWashington DCWednesday, December 17th 10am-12:30pmThe 86th Annual Exhibition ofFine Art in MiniatureActive for over 85 years, The Miniature Painters, Sculptors, and GraversSociety (MPSGS) of Washington, DC was created by renowned miniaturistAlyn Williams. He first established the Royal Miniature Society in Englandin 1895 and came to Washington to teach at the Corcoran School of Art.Today more than 700 mini masterpieces in stone, oil, pastel, and printcome from countries around the world for MPSGS’ prodigious juriedexhibition. From the size of a postcard down to a postage stamp, portraits,still lifes, sculptures, and collages capture the world in miniatu
Shabach Children's Chorus: A Super Christmas. Wednesday December 11, 12:30-1:00pm, Auditorium. 2nd through 8th grade students from Shabach Christian Academy Chorus will sing a fun holiday-themed concert
