March
2015
Sounding the Way for New friends, Exciting Programs & Activities…….
Fleming Senior Center
641 Main St.
Baltimore, Md. 21222
410-887-7225 Fax: 410-887-7105
Monday thru Friday
12:00 Noon — 4:00 pm
[email protected]
Web:www.baltimorecountymd.gov/aging
St. Patrick's Day History
St. Patrick was the patron saint and national
apostle of Ireland who is credited with bringing
Christianity to Ireland. Long before the shamrock
became associated with St. Patrick’s Day (March 17), the fourleaf clover was regarded by ancient Celts as a charm against evil
spirits. In the early 1900s, O. H. Benson, an Iowa school superintendent, came up with the idea of using a clover as the emblem
Center Staff
for a newly founded agricultural club for children in his area. In
Cynthia Mingo
1911, the four-leaf clover was chosen as the emblem for the na-
Center Supervisor
tional club program, later named 4-H.
Muriel Gray
St. Patrick’s Day
Luncheon
Activity Specialist
Community Outreach
Specialist
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
See page 2 for more
Lynn Reedy
information
Home Team
Volunteer Coordinator
2nd Annual
Annual Easter
Patricia Griffin
“Intergenerational”
Breakfast/Brunch
Easter Egg Bunny Hop”
Monday, March 30, 2015
Inside this issue
BCDA Information ………. See insert
Calendar of Events …….. page 2
Saturday, March 28, 2015
12-4p
General Information …… page 3
Special Events…………... page 4
Class Schedule …………. page 5
Advertisers ………………. page 7
Travel Calendar ………... page 8
See page 2 for more information
See page 2 for more information
March, 2015
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March Calendar Of Events
What’s so grand about Grand parenting? 1:00
Tuesday, March 3
Join a lively conversation with Dr. Frances Bond
about the joys and challenges of grand parenting.
Dr. Bond will also share rules for being the “perfect
grandparent” and how to create special memories
with your grand children.
Speaker: Frances Bond, PhD
Brown Bag BINGO
1:00 pm
Friday, March 13
Wear something green for luck and enjoy
an afternoon of 10 games of BINGO and
light refreshments Cost $12.00 pp.
For more information contact: Virginia Neal
Birthday Celebration
1:00 pm
Thursday, March 19
We are celebrating all the special people born
Computer Troubleshooting Class 1:00 pm
in March. Live entertainment and light fare.
Wednesday, March 4
Arthur Randolph will be available to answer your Contact: Muriel Gray
computer & smart phone questions.
B-More Prepared for any Emergency
1:00 pm
Monday, March 23
Baltimore Pain Relief Center
1:00 pm
Join us for an important presentation on personal preparThursday, March 5
edness for emergency situations. Participants are encourAt Baltimore Pain Relief Center we understand
aged to assemble an emergency kit, make a plan, and disyour pain. Join us for a discussion pain managecuss with family members what to do if a disaster occurs.
ment techniques and technology that is available
today. Speaker: Darrell Cole, DC (chiropractor) Speaker: Ingrid Antonio
and Shanta Robertson.
Taking control of High Blood Pressure
1:00 pm
Tuesday,
March
24
Future Care
1:00 pm
The discussion will cover lowering the risk for HBP as
Tuesday, March 10
well as what an individual can do to better manage and
Are you cooking way too much for one person?
control their own HBP.
Join us for a free demonstration on how to
Speaker: Daria Rovinski, RN, MS
prepare a meal for one. Angel Ball
Blood Pressure Screening
12:30 pm
Monday, March 16
Have your blood pressure checked today. It’s free.
It’s easy. It can be a life saver!! Service provided
by: Nurse Elaine
“Intergenerational” Easter Egg Bunny Hop 12-4 pm
Saturday, March 28
Bring your children out for a day of fun…Egg dying, egg hunt, games, lunch and much more. Purchase your tickets in advance. Call the center for
ticket information. Reserve your tickets today!
St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon
Tuesday, March 17
Come out and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
and wear your green. Enjoy a luncheon and
entertainment . Call the center for ticket
information. Please RSVP by March 13
Easter Breakfast/Brunch
1:00 pm
Monday, March 30
Come out and enjoy a Easter Breakfast / Brunch.
Cost $10.00 pp. Guest Speak: Dr. Harold L.
Knight. Please RSVP by March 26
Read to Me
10:30 am & 1:30 pm
Tuesday, March 10
Thursday, March 26
The YMCA Head start students are
eagerly waiting for you to read to them. This month
“Read to Me” Volunteer: Joyce Curbean
Wal-Mart Shopping Shuttle
10:00 am
Every Wednesday
The van will pick you up at the Fleming
Senior Center and take you shopping at
the Wal * Mart on North Point Blvd. Enjoy Shopping for
3 hours shopping and other area stores. Shuttle returns to
the Fleming Senior Center at 2 pm. NO Fee
March, 2015
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COUNCIL NEWS
2014-2015 Executive Board
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer
Secretary
Corres. Secretary
Board Member
Advocate
Sergeant of Arms
James E. Howard
Theodore Brown
Joyce Cur bean
Carnell Folks
Joan Johnson
Gwendolyn Hudson
Floyd Sharp
Alberta Curbean
Willard Washington
Monthly Meetings
Executive Board: March 17 at Noon
General Council Membership Meeting:
March 17 at 1:00 p.m.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
From the Advocate’s Desk…
Alberta Curbean…..
Just a reminder….
Another year and Tax Time is HERE!!
This is February; but April is very
close at hand.
Now is the time to get your tax
forms and make a date to have your
taxes done.
Deadline: Wednesday, April 15
Show your support and register or
re-register at our center
Words of wisdom from your
Our Goal is
Center Supervisor
650
“We all take different paths in life, but
no matter where we go we take a little of
each other everywhere.”
Arthur: Unknown
It’s a Tea Fundraiser!
March 1-April 26
A little cup of Friendships
A little Bag of Tea
When you drink this think of the
Love from the Fleming Senior Center
Your invited to a
Stay at Home Tea
On
The day and time of your choice
At Your Home or with your friends.
Now at
219
There is NO registration fee, but your tax
deductible donation is welcome and greatly
appreciated!!
Will be having our 3rd Stay at home
Tea
Let’s come together and raise money
for our center. Our fundraiser is a stay
at home Tea and we are asking for
your support.
We are asking that you invite your
family, friends and neighbors in the
Tea by sending us a donation of
$5.00.
Thank you in advance for your
participation in our fundraiser!!
Contact the center for additional information.
March, 2015
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Fleming Senior Center Pool League
Regular 9 Ball rules
**OPEN ENROLLMENT**
Beginning on Monday,
Every Monday
January 26, 2015
9 Ball League
12:30 - 3:30 pm
The Fleming Pool Room
641 Main Street
Time 12:30-3:30 pm
February 2— April 10
8 BALL POOL Tournament
At the Fleming Senior Center
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Fee: $25.00 pp
For info: call Arthur Randolph
(443)452-2641 or call the center
(410) 887-7225
For 10 weeks
Please contact: Arthur
Randolph (443)452-2641 or
call the center (410)887-7225.
Look what’s happening
at our center…..
Ping Pong
Basketball Shoot Around
The first Wednesday of every
month
Hula Hoop Parties
the Senior Pool players from the
Karaoke
Fleming, Liberty, Ateaze, and
Social Networking
Rosedale Senior Centers come together for a fun filled day of
friendly pool competition and socializing. The pool social rotates
every month between the centers.
Call the Fleming Senior Center for
more information
Spanish Class
Puzzles
Line Dancing
Wii Games
Card players
Quilting Class
Sewing Class
Tai-Chi
“Intergenerational Programs”
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March, 2015
Monday
12:00- 1:00
Mid-day Meal
Volunteer
Multi- Purpose Room
12:00—4
Card Playing
Volunteer
Multi-purpose Room
12:00- 4:00
Indoor Walking
Volunteer
Gymnasium
12:00- 4:00
Billiards
Volunteer
Pool Room
1:00—2:00
Tai Chi
David Huya, IC
Gymnasium
2:00– 3:30
Biblical Insight
Jerry Alston, V
Computer Room
Volunteer
Meeting Room
12:00-4:00
Puzzles
Tuesday
12:00- 1:00
Mid-day Meal
Volunteer
Multi- Purpose Room
12:00—4:00
Card Playing
Volunteer
Multi-purpose Room
12:00- 2:00
Sewing
Andrea Hoyle, CCBC
Arts & Crafts Room
12:00- 4:00
Indoor Walking
Volunteer
Gymnasium
12:00- 4:00
Billiards
Volunteer
Pool Room
200-3:00
Spanish Class
Norman Smith
Arts & Craft Room
9:00- 10:00
Y Wet & Sweat
Y MCA Instructor
Dundalk Y Aquatic Center
12:00—4:00
Card Playing
Volunteer
Multi-purpose Room
10:00- 2:00
Wal-Mart Shopping Shuttle
Center’s Parking Lot
12:00- 1:00
Mid-day Meal
Volunteer
Multi-Purpose Room
12:00- 4:00
Indoor Walking
Volunteer
Gymnasium
12:00- 4:00
Billiards
Volunteer
Pool Room
1:00-3:00
Computer Class
Arthur Randolph
Computer Room
2:00-3:00
Spanish Class
Norman Smith
Arts & Craft Room
12:00-4:00
Puzzles
Volunteer
Meeting Room
Wednesday
Thursday
12:00- 1:00
Mid-day Meal
Volunteer
Multi-Purpose Room
12:00—4:00
Card Playing
Volunteer
Multi-purpose Room
12:00– 2:00
Quilting
Pat Litz, CPT
Arts & Crafts Room
1:00—2:00
Tai Chi
David Huya, IC
Gymnasium
2:00- 4:00
Indoor Walking
Volunteer
Gymnasium
12:00- 4:00
Billiards
Volunteer
Pool Room
1:00—2:00
Birthday Celebration
3rd Thursday of Each Month
Friday
9:00- 10:00
Y Wet & Sweat
YMCA Instructor
Dundalk Y Aquatic Center
12:00- 1:00
Mid-day Meal
Volunteer
Multi-Purpose Room
12:00—4:00
Card Playing
Volunteer
Multi-purpose Room
12:00- 1:00
Line Dancing
Roberta Marine, IC
Gymnasium
12:00- 4:00
Indoor Walking
Volunteer
Gymnasium
12:00- 4:00
Billiards
Volunteer
Pool Room
12:00-4:00
Puzzles
Volunteer
Meeting Room
CCBC-College Instructor; CPT County Program Tech; IC Independent Contractor; V Volunteer
March, 2015
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Fleming’s Broadway Hotdogs
(March 27, 2015)
Fix up your hotdogs with some of your favorite toppings…
Chili, Sauerkraut, Cheese and more
Combo or Single
Ole’ School Karaoke Singing & Dancing
Stop by our center and say
HELLO to our newest
volunteers
Ms. Evelyn Harris and
Ms. Carolyn Hill
They are both a ray of
SUNSHINE!!
Fleming
Our Mission Statement
The mission of Baltimore County Fleming Senior Center is to
develop activities and administer programs that maintain the
integrity of the unique histories and cultures of our community.
These programs and activities will support Baltimore County
Senior Citizens in their efforts to remain healthy, active and
independent members of the community. The primary focus of
the Fleming Senior Center is to provide, coordinate and
advocate for services which will ensure the highest quality of life
for both active and health impaired seniors, their families and
caregivers.
Senior Center
Council is a
Non-profit
501(c)(3)
Organization.
All
contributions to
the center are
tax
deductible.
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Travel 2015
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Frances Almond, Joyce Cur bean, and Gwendolyn Hudson
NEW PAYMENT PROCEDURES: ALL CHECKS AND MONEY ORDERS SHOULD BE
PAYABLE TO THE FLEMING SENIOR CENTER COUNCIL
Please MAIL or BRING ALL payments to Fleming Senior Center.
Fleming Senior Center Travel Committee
Would like to THANK EVERYONE who came
out and supported the Travel Brunch.
“2015” travel itinerary
Day trips-Rocky Gap Casino & Delaware Park Casino
Extended trips-New Orleans * Chicago * Savannah, Georgia * Charleston, SC
Contact the center for additional information.
Please Note: Request for special ADA accommodations for a Senior Center Council Travel Program must be made a
minimum of 10 business days in advance of the trip departure