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703 Ridge Avenue
Mt Airy, Maryland 21771
301-829-2407 or 410-795-1017
Senior Center Hours
8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Monday – Friday
[email protected]
http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/aging/seniorcenters.asp
Fax number: 410-549-5429
Mission Statement
The Carroll County Bureau of Aging & Disabilities is dedicated to providing the highest quality of
services, programs and assistance to promote choice, dignity and independence for older adults,
adults with disabilities and those who care for them.
WELCOME TO THE CENTER
Welcome to the Mt Airy Senior and
Community Center
If this is your first visit to the center, please let the
folks at the front desk know, they’ll be able to give
you a tour of the center, answer questions you might
have and give you an intake form that you will need
to fill out to receive your card for signing in when
you come to the center.
If you would like to use the exercise
equipment or join a physical activities class, you
must fill out the intake form, sign the activities
waiver and have a senior center card.
There are no dues or fees for joining the
center. Classes and activities may have a cost.
Lunch is served daily and reservations are required.
If you know that you will be joining us for lunch,
reservation must be made by 10:00 am 2 days before
you’ll be eating with us. If it is an indicated special
lunch, reservations must be made one week in
advance before 10:00 am.
If you are 60 or older, the lunch cost is a donation
of up to $3.42. If you are a guest and not yet 60
years of age, the cost of your meal is $3.42.
Please feel welcome and we hope to see you often!
The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to the Carroll County
Government and its programs, services, activities and facilities. Anyone
requiring an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or
who has a complaint should contact Madeline Morey, The Americans
with Disabilities Act Coordinator, 410.386.3800, 1.888.302.8978, MD
Relay 7-1-1/1.800.735.2258 or email [email protected] as soon as
possible but no later than 72 hours before the scheduled event.
Meet the
Mt Airy Senior
Center Staff
Angie Walz
Center Manager
Mark Fishel
Center Custodian
Shawn Roper
Center Assistant
Wayne Luby
Center Custodian
If you have questions
concerning programs,
activities, services or CATS
tickets, please feel free to
speak with the front desk
volunteers, Shawn or Angie.
We are all available to
assist you!
Information and Assistance (I&A) assists seniors living in Carroll County with the Renters’ Tax Credit and Homeowners’
Tax Credit applications. I&A can also help with information regarding Medicare, Housing and Social Security. Kathy Wood
is at the senior center the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Appointments are recommended and can
be made by calling Kathy Wood at 410-386-3831 directly for more information. Kathy will meet with you here at the center.
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Mt Airy Senior & Community Center
November 2014
Events & Happenings
Blood Pressure Screening - November 5, 12, 19, & 26 @ 11:30 am every Wednesday with Connie
Monday
Nov 3
55+ Club Meeting 10:00 am
Monday
Nov 3
Baked Potato Day - 11:45 am - MUST sign up for lunch by Monday, October 27
no later than 10:00 am
Tuesday
Thursday
Nov 4
Nov 6
Shawn’s Nutrition Talk - “Food Storage Savvy” - 12:00 pm
Blood Pressure Screening: CCC Nursing Students 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday
Nov 6
Veteran’s Day Luncheon - Entertainment by the “Golden Tones” - 12:30 pm
MUST sign up for lunch by Thursday, October 30 no later than 10:00 am
Friday
Nov 7
Memory Café - 1st Friday of every month - 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Friday
Nov 7
Movie - 12:15 pm - Check bulletin board for details
Monday
Nov 10
Tuesday
Nov 11
MASC Bus Trip - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm “Dandy Riverboat Luncheon Cruise”
(Call Judy, 301-829-3662 and make reservations)
Center CLOSED - Veteran’s Day — Thank you to all veterans and their families.
Wednesday
Nov 12
November Birthday Party - 12:00 pm - If your birthday is in November this is your party.
Please bring in your pictures for the bulletin board. Cake and ice cream will be served.
Wednesday
Nov 12
Information & Assistance with Kathy Wood will be available from 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Read the information in the green box on the bottom of page 2.
Wednesday
Nov 12
Sub Day (Ham & Cheese) -11:45 am - MUST sign up for lunch by Wednesday,
November 5 no later than 10:00 am
Thursday
Nov 13
Holiday Safety - Bruce Lohr from MD Crime Prevention Task Force — Make sure your
holidays are happy and safe
Friday
Nov 14
Nickel Bingo - 12:30 pm - A total of 15 games; 5 cents per card
Monday
Nov 17
Tuesday
Wednesday
Nov 18
Nov 19
Site Council Meeting - 10:30 am - Everyone welcome You will be voting for the
2015 Site Council Board
Shawn’s Nutrition Talk - “Healthy Holiday Choices” - 12:00 pm
Consult with Pam from CHC at 11:15 on pre-diabetes, medication & nutrition issues
Wednesday
Nov 19
Pendant Jewelry Workshop with Kathy Myrick - 12:30 pm Cost:$10.00 per necklace
Make one for yourself or as a gift. Choose from different design options. Sign up by Nov 12
Thursday
Nov 20
Book Club - “Orphan Train” by Christina Baker Kline - 12:30 pm
Friday
Friday
Nov 21
Nov 21
Friday
Friday
Tuesday
Nov 21
Nov 21
Nov 25
Tuesday
Thursday
Nov 25
Nov 27
Movie - 12:15 pm Check bulletin board for details
Mount Airy Site Council Breakfast - 8:30 am - Begin the holiday season with a great
breakfast with friends - Cost $5.00 - MUST sign up for breakfast by Wednesday,
November 19 The menu will be posted on the white board by the kitchen window
Decorate the CENTER Day - 10:00 am — Deck the halls with lots of laughter falalalala…
Singing Seniors - Giving Thanks in Song - 10:00 am
Thanksgiving - Celebrate Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings - MUST sign up for
lunch by Tuesday, November 18 no later than 10:00 am
Live Entertainment - Back by popular request Captain Chuck - 12:15 pm
Center Closed - Happy Thanksgiving
Friday
Nov 28
Center Closed - Happy Thanksgiving
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Healthy Living Wednesday Mornings
Sending wishes to friends
Pool players in action
Marilyn Potter, from the Mt Airy Garden Club, held a Fall
workshop at the Mt Airy
Senior Center on October 22, 2014.
Everyone made beautiful arrangements!
Many thanks to the Mt Airy Garden Club members for
sharing your talents with us!
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Communications
Mt Airy Site Council
The Mt Airy Senior Center Site Council (MASC)
is a non-profit advisory and fundraising organization
that supports the programs and operation of our center.
Your participation, suggestions and comments are always welcome.
Feel free to contact
the MASC Site Council President, or any MASC Site Council board member.
The Site Council Board
President
Vice President
Rose Ann Parenteau Gay Natoli
Treasurer
Chuck Greenslit
Secretary
Diann Linton
If you are a member of the Mt. Airy Senior Center, you are a member of the Site
Council. The Site Council nominating committee is seeking your
participation.
If you are interested in running for the office of President, Vice President,
Secretary or Treasurer, please call Jean Merson (301-829-4280).
In December the nominating committee will post a proposed slate
of
officers. Additional nominations can be written in on the
posted slate during the month. The election will take place at
the January meeting
The next meeting of the Site Council will be on November 17, 2014 at 10:30 am.
Please plan to attend, learn what is happening and share your thoughts.
Newsletter Volunteers
Nancy Swain
Newsletter Photographers
Mary Burgess
Chris Camillieri Stephanie Lang Faye Trageser
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Mt Airy Senior Center
November 2014
Reservations should be made TWO Business days ahead and
no later than 10:00 am
SPECIAL EVENT MEALS: Baked Potato Day, Sub Day and HOLIDAY MEALS
REQUIRE reservations 5 Business days before the event and are noted in red
Lunch served at 11:45 am
Margarine, 1% Milk, and Juice are served with each meal
MONDAY
3)
Baked Potato
Chili Con Carne
Tossed Salad
Applesauce
TUESDAY
4)
Opened Faced Hot
Turkey
Green Beans
Mashed Potatoes
Fresh Fruit
Baked
Potato Day
10)
Pasta & Meatballs
Applesauce
Green Beans
Garlic Bread
17)
Chicken Qtr
w/ Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Peas & Carrots
Diced Peaches
11)
Centers
Closed
18)
Grilled Chicken
Caesar Salad
Romaine Lettuce
Peaches
WEDNESDAY
5)
THURSDAY
6)
FRIDAY
7)
Hot Cakes &
Italian Sausage
Hash Brown
Potatoes
Spiced Apples
Fresh Orange
Beef Stroganoff
w/ Noodles
Streamed Carrots
Tropical Fruit
12)
Roast Beef on Kaiser
Roll
Potato Salad
Cole Slaw
Fruit Cocktail
L,T,M
Sub Day
19)
Ham Green Beans &
Potatoes
Pineapple Tidbits
13)
Chicken Salad Platter
W/ Fresh Spinach
Multi Bean Soup
Grape Tomatoes
Mandarin Oranges
Chicken Breast
w/ Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Mixed Veggies
Fruit Cocktail
Nickel Bingo
14)
Beef Stew w/ Vegetables
& Potatoes
Cinnamon Apples
Movie
20)
Hot Turkey w/ Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
Diced Peaches
21)
All Beef Hot Dogs
Carrots
Applesauce
Barley Quinoa Salad
Singing Seniors
Movie
24)
Tuna Salad
Platter on
Fresh Spinach
Pears
Split Pea Soup
25)
Carved Turkey w/
Gravy
Bread Stuffing
Green Beans
Fruit Cocktail
Cranberry Sauce
Pumpkin Pie
Special:
Thanksgiving
Dinner
26)
Grilled Chicken
Caesar Salad
&
Diced Peaches
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27)
Centers
Closed
For
Thanksgiving
28)
Centers
Closed
For
Thanksgiving
Holiday
Mt Airy Senior Center
COLD MENU
Reservations should be made TWO days ahead no later than 10:00 am
Cold Meals are ordered by your RESERVATIONS ONLY
Lunch served at 11:45 am
Boxed Meal A
Cold Cut Lunchmeat
American Cheese
Wheat Bread
L,,T,M,M
Potato Salad
Coleslaw
Diced Fruit
Boxed Meal B
Ham & Cheese
Wheat Bread
L,T,M
Potato Salad
Coleslaw
Diced Fruit
Boxed Meal C
Cold Fried Chicken
Hamburger Roll
L,T,M,M
Potato Salad
Coleslaw
Diced Fruit
You now have 4 meal choices every day
You may select the Hot meal or one of the three Cold meals
Because there are so many choices:
Your every day meal reservations must be made 2 days ahead by 10:00 am
When making your every day meal reservations for a Cold Boxed Meal:
please state Box A or Box B or Box C so that your choice can be marked accordingly
Special meal reservations must be made 5 days ahead
Saturday and Sunday do not count as days when ordering meals only Monday thru Friday
If you would like to reserve a meal for Monday,
you must make your reservation on the Thursday before
If you would like to reserve a meal for Tuesday,
You must make your reservation on the Friday before
If you must cancel your reservation, please do so as soon as possible.
If you can’t cancel the reservation before the center closes, you may call the
center after hours and leave a message to cancel your reservation.
Any meal cancellations will be available on first come first serve basis
Please do all you can to help eliminate this wasted food and money.
Wasted meals are those that participants have reserved but either the participant does not
show up for the meal or calls the day of the meal to cancel the reservation. Whether
the meal is eaten or not, the nutrition program has to pay for the requested meal.
The funding is declining and each wasted meal is one less we have to serve at a later date
and one meal closer to running out of funds before the funding year reaches its end.
Cost of lunch for seniors 60 and older is a donation. Those 59 and younger must pay $3.42
Donations are important to keep our meal program funded. Increasing costs, shrinking budgets & fewer donations may result in
fewer meals offered to our seniors.
As always, thank you for your donations!
NEW: When you are eating lunch at the center, stop by the front desk and pick up your ticket!
The tickets are color coded for the type of lunch you reserved. Tickets will be collected when you
get your lunch.
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Sodium Claims on Food Packaging
Learn what it means when a label calls something "reduced" or "low" sodium.
Q: What’s the difference between reduced sodium, low sodium, and no salt added foods? I am so confused by
food labels!
A: If you’ve been diagnosed with prehypertension or hypertension, lowering the amount of sodium you eat is one
of the most important dietary changes you can make. Since up to 80 percent of the sodium in the US diet comes
from processed foods (not salt added at the table or during food prep), you’ll want to become a savvy consumer and
start reading labels. To get you started, here’s a guide to the labeling lingo the FDA uses to regulate sodium claims
on food packaging.
“Sodium-free” indicates that a product contains less than 5 milligrams (mg) sodium per serving.
 “Very low-sodium” indicates that a product contains 35 mg sodium or less per serving.
 “Low-sodium” indicates that a product contains 140 mg sodium or less per serving.
 “Reduced sodium” or “less sodium” indicates that a product contains at least 25% less sodium than the standard version.
Note: Some “reduced sodium” products are still very high in sodium, so you’ll need to check the actual sodium content on the Nutrition Facts Panel to see if it fits into your low-sodium
diet. For example, “reduced sodium” canned soups, though considerably lower in salt than regular canned soups,
can still contain almost 500 milligrams sodium per 1-cup serving.
 “Light in sodium” indicates that the product contains at least 50% less sodium than the standard version. Note:
Some “light in sodium” products are still very high in sodium, so you’ll need to check the actual sodium content
on the Nutrition Facts Panel to see if it fits
into your low-sodium diet. For example, “light” or “lite” soy sauce, though considerably lower in salt than regular soy sauce, still contains 500-600 mg sodium per tablespoon.
 “Unsalted” or “no salt added” indicates that no sodium (salt) is added to the product
during processing, but the product still contains the sodium that naturally occurs in the product’s ingredients.

If a product is labeled as “healthy”, it must contain no more than 480 mg sodium for an
individual food item (like a snack food), or no more than 600 mg for a meal or main dish (like
a frozen dinner).
Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN
Joy Bauer is one of the nation's leading health authorities. As the nutrition and health expert for
NBC’s TODAY show, Joy shares reliable, practical, and straightforward advice that helps millions of Americans eat better and lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. She also hosts the program’s
popular “Joy Fit Club” series, which celebrates determined people who have lost more than 100
pounds through diet and exercise alone.
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First MASC Center Trip
Glad everyone had a good time.
Watch the bulletin board in the dining room for upcoming trips!
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To make trip reservations:
First you must call Judy Phebus: 443-540-3365
(Leave a message if necessary. Judy checks her voice
mail regularly.)
Register with Judy before completing paper work &
making payment
Trip Details, registrations forms, trip policies & emergency
contact forms are available on the
Dining Room Bulletin Board.
The dining room bulletin board hangs above
the self serve coffee pots & water table
Trips
Day and Date
Time
Cost
Per Person
Dandy Riverboat Luncheon
Cruise
Monday, November 10,
2014
9:00 am - 5:00
pm
$77.00
Kennedy Center “Shear Madness”
Thursday, December 4,
2014
9:30 am - 5:30
pm
$49.00
Rocky Gap Casino
Wednesday, January 21,
2015
9:00 am - 5:00
pm
$24.00
9:00 am - 5:00
pm
$56.00
Rainbow’s Comedy Playhouse Wednesday, February 11,
2015
Grandeur of the Seas
7 night Bermuda Cruise
Departing from Baltimore
Friday, July 31, 2015 - Friday, August 7, 2015
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All information about this cruise
is on the trip bulletin board in
dining room
Note: A valid passport is required
General Election
Tuesday,
November 4, 2014
Please remember
to vote!
Poles are open
7 am to 8 pm
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November Events
Baked Potato Day
Monday
November 3rd
Must sign up for lunch by October 27th
(no later than 10:00 am)
Blood Pressure
Screening
Every Wednesday
November 5, 12, 19 & 26
with
Connie McKain
11:30 am
Thursday
November 6th
CCC Nursing Students
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday
November 6th
Veteran’s Day Luncheon
Must sign up for lunch by October 30th
(no later than 10:00 am)
Entertainment by the
Golden Tones
12:30 pm
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November Events
Monica’s Wednesday
“KEEPING YOU IN STITCHES”
1st and 3rd Wednesday
November 5th & November 19th
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Meet with Monica to see if she can replace that
lost button, shorten those slacks, replace the elastic in your favorite jacket.
She’ll let you know if she can help keep you in stitches
Shawn’s
NUTRITION TALKS
Tuesday
Tuesday
November 4th
November 18th
“Food Storage Savvy ” “Healthy Holdiay Choices”
12:00 pm
12:00 pm
Friday
November 7th
10:00 am - 11:30 am
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November Events
Friday Movies
November 7th
November 21st
beginning at 12:15 pm
Please check the bulletin board for features.
The movie list doesn’t come out until Tuesdays
Suggestions for movies you’d like to see
are always welcome!
SUB DAY
Wednesday
November 12th
(Must sign up for lunch by November 5th,
No later than 10:00 am)
Happy
Birthday Party
Wednesday
November 12th
If your birthday is in November this is your party.
Please bring in your pictures for the bulletin board.
Cake and ice cream will be served.
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November Events
Wednesday
November 12th
10:00am - 12:00 pm
Kathy Wood
Information and Assistance
Please read the information in the green box on page 2. There is
a list of topics that can be addressed
Holiday Safety
Thursday
November 13th
12:00 pm
Bruce Lohr with the MD Crime Prevention Task Force
Friday
November 14th
Nickel Bingo
12:30 pm
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November Events
Wednesday
November 19, 2014
12:30 pm
Cost: $10.00 per necklace
Instructor: Kathy Myrick
Back by popular request!
Here is your opportunity
to make yourself another
one or get a head start on
holiday gifts!
Sign up at front desk
Thursday
November 20th
12:30 pm
Orphan Train
By Christina Baker Kline
Friday
November 21st
9:00 am
Must sign up for breakfast by Wednesday, November 19
Singing Seniors at 10:00 am
While decorating, sing along with the
Singing Seniors
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November Events
Tuesday
November 25th
11:45am
Thanksgiving Dinner Celebration
With all the trimmings
Live Entertainment
Captain Chuck
(Back by popular request)
Thursday
November 27th
And
Friday
November 28th
Mt. Airy Senior Center
Closed
Items for “Neighbors in Need”
It’s that time of year again. The “underwear” tree will
be up and “ready for decorating” November 21st.
Suggested New items: socks, underwear, gift items for teens (cds,
after shave, perfume, nail polish, house hold items, gloves, hats,
mittens, scarves, children’s books and games, outfits for younger
children, nightgowns, robes, flannel pj pants, sweaters, hair
accessories, hair products, tableware, pots, pans...gift items.
Spooktacular Performance by
Karen Boger’s Thursday Better
Health and Wellness exercise class.
Thank you ladies it was BOOtiful.
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Activities
Monday
Time
Program
Weekly
12:30 pm
Bridge – open to all skill levels
Belly Dancing - Candy Ranlet
12:30 - 1:30 pm Session:
November 3
11:00 am
Room
Cost
Classroom
None
Activity
Room
$25.00 per session
Dining
Room
None
Room
Cost
Activity
Room
$25.00 per 8 week
session
Billiards
Room
$28.00 per 8 week
session
Classroom
$25.00 per 10 week
session
Activity
Room
$25.00 per 12 week
session
Classroom
None
Activity
Room
$25.00 per 8 week
session
Dining
Room
None
9:00 -10:00 am Blood Pressure Screening with CHC
Quilt
Room
None
Massage Therapy - Connie Zaruba, LMT
By Appointment Make Appointment directly with Connie
(301-829-0662). Add’l info on health bulletin board.
Health
Room
Contact Connie
“55 Plus” Club Meeting
Tuesday
Time
Program
Tai Chi - Toni Minkel
Session: September 23-November 18; November 25-January 13
Seated Yoga - Karen Boger
9:15 -10:15 am Session: November 4 - December 30
Pool players will not be practicing or playing during this hour.
*Spanish Language & Culture (Advanced) - Pat Rupani
9:30 -11:00 am Session: Sept 23 - December 2
No class November 25
*Better Health & Wellness - Karen Boger
10:30 -11:30 am Muscle strengthening exercise class
Session: October 28 - January 20
1:00 pm
Wii Bowling for Fun and Exercise
Weekly
Zumba (dance exercise) - Candy Ranlet
12:30 -1:30 pm Session: September 2 - December 4; December 9 - January 27
Call Center to verify if class is being held during this session
Nutrition Tips – Shawn Roper
12:00 pm
November 4 - “ Food Storage Savvy ”
Tuesdays
November 18 - “ Healthy Holiday Choices ”
9:15 -10:15 am
Computer Classes with Ginny are now on Thursdays
Join Carroll Community College Classes at any time at full prices
Please write a separate check for each class when taking multiple classes. Thank You!
The cost of Carroll Community College classes will increase or classes may be cancelled if there are
fewer than 12 students registered before the 2nd class.
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Activities
Wednesday
Program
Time
9:00 - 11:30 am
*Drawing & Painting - Mary Streaker
Session: October 29 - December 31
Massage Therapy – Connie Zaruba, LMT
By Appointment Make Appointment directly with Connie
(301-829-0662). Add’l info on health bulletin board.
“Healthy Living"- Connie McKain - Volunteer Leader
9:15 - 10:15 am
Happy, healthy living is the goal for our lives!
1st & 3rd
“Keeping You in Stitches” - Monica Fabinski
Wednesday
November 5th & November 19th
9:00 - 11:00 am
Meet with Monica for your sewing alteration request
Yoga - Karen Boger
10:30 -11:30 am
Session: November 5 - December 24
Blood Pressure Screening with Connie McKain
11:30 am
Blood Pressure screenings will be available every Wednesday
*Better Health & Wellness - Valerie Wittstadt
12:30 -1:30 pm Stretching & toning exercise class
Session: October 29 - January 14
Mah Jongg - Ellen Poteat, Sally Siegel, Gay Natoli,
12:30 pm
Nancy Hammond - Volunteer Instructor/Leaders
Room
Cost
Classroom
$25.00 per
10 week session
Health
Room
Contact Connie
Dining Room
Room
None
Quilt
Room
None
Activity
Room
Quilt
Room
$28.00 per
8 week session
Activity
Room
$25.00 per
12 week session
Dining
Room
None
None
AVAILABLE DAILY ACTIVITIES AND THEIR LOCATION
8:00 am
Dining Room
Exercise Equipment
Room
Coffee & Conversation
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Exercise Equipment
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Pool/Billiards except during Pool Tournaments
Bridge is played in this room Monday & Friday afternoons
Billiard Room
9:00 am –11:00 am
Reminiscing Time
Dining Room
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Computer Lab is available daily.
Walking in the Park on your own, weather permitting &
Measured hallway walking
Games, on your own with friends – cards, puzzles, board
games, dominoes, etc.
10:00 am
12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Computer Room
Mt Airy Park &
Center Hallway
Dining Room &
Billiard Room
The Mt Airy Senior Center offers Aerobic Exercise classes, an Arthritis Exercise class, Yoga, Seated
Yoga, Tai Chi, Beginner Tai Chi, Tap Dance, Zumba, Belly Dancing and a self- monitored Walking
Program. Exercise equipment is available for your health. Blood Pressure screenings are available on
Wednesdays & the second Tuesday of the month. You are welcome to stay healthy!
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Activities
Thursday
Time
Program
Itch to Stitch – Liz Pichini - Volunteer Instructor
Needlework Crochet & Knitting group
*Drawing & Painting – Mary Streaker
9:00 - 11:30 am
Session: November 6 - January 29
Reflexology – Corinne Webster, CRT
9:00 -12:00 pm Sign up with Corrine Webster 240-344-2821
1st & 3rd
½ hour or 1 hour sessions available
Thursdays
Tap Dancing – Pat Chalk
8:30 - 10:00 am
Session: October 9 - December 4
*Better Health & Wellness - Karen Boger
10:30 -11:30 am Muscle strengthening exercise class
Session: October 30 - February 5
Arthritis Exercise Program – Chris Konior
12:30 -1:30 pm
Session: October 9 - December 18
9:00 - 10:30 am
12:30 -3:30 pm Cards & Games- Pinochle, Hand & Foot & dominoes
12:30 pm
November 20
10:30 -11:30am
By Appointment
Mt Airy Senior Center Book Club
Conducted by staff from the Mt Airy Library
Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline
Computer Class - Ginny Huebner
Please call Ginny (301-865-0313). You will be setting up
your class time with Ginny
Room
Cost
Library
None
Classroom
$25.00 per 10
week session
Health
Room
$20.00 per ½ hour
$40.00 per 1 hour
Activity
Room
$26.00 per
8 week session
Activity
Room
$25.00 per
12 week session
Activity
Room
Dining
Room
$25.00
session
Bring a snack to
share with friends
Classroom
Bring a goodie to
share with friends
Computer Room
None
Friday
Program
Time
Room
Cost
10:00-11:00 am
Tai Chi - (Beginners) - Toni Minkel
Session: October 3 - November 21
Activity
Room
$25.00 per 8
week session
10:30-11:30 am
Tai Chi - Toni Minkel
Session: October 3 - November 21
Activity
Room
$25.00 per 8
week session
Singing Seniors - Giving Thanks in Song
Dining
Room
None
Billiards
Room
None
Activity
Room
$25.00 per 8
week session
10:00 am
November 21
12:30 - 4:00 pm Duplicate Bridge
12:30 - 1:30 pm
Zumba (dance exercise) - Candy Ranlet
Session: October 31 - January 9
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MEET OUR CLASS INSTRUCTORS
Karen Boger
Patty Rupani
Ginny Huebner
CCC
CCC
Computer
Better Health Spanish Language
Tuesdays
&
&
&
Wellness
Culture
By appointment
Tuesday &
Tuesday
Thursday
9:30
10:30
Toni Minkel
Tai Chi
Candy Ranlet
Belly Dancing
Tuesday
9:15
Monday
12:30
Karen Boger
Seated Yoga
9:15
Yoga
Valerie Wittstadt
Chris Konior
Arthritis
Exercise
Wednesday
10:30
Wednesday
12:30
CCC
Better Health
& Wellness
Pat Chalk
Tap Dance
Thursday
8:30
Zumba
Tuesday &
Friday
12:30
Thursday
12:30
Mary Streaker
CCC
Drawing &
Painting
Wednesday &
Thursday
9:00
Kathy Myrick Toni Minkel
Decorative
Beginning
Painting
Tai Chi
Thursday
12:30
Friday
10:30
Meet our Volunteer Project Instructor
Ellen Poteat
Linda Meyer Connie McKain
Mah Jongg
Jewelry
Healthy Living
Jewelry
Gift Workshops
Nutrition
Paper Crafting
Support Group
Wednesdays
9:15 am
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Liz Pichini
Itch to Stitch
Group Leader
Thursdays
9:00 am
Deanna Pichini
Itch to Stitch
Asst. Leader
Thursdays
9:00 am
Jane Fleming
Singing
Seniors
4th Friday
of the Month
10:00 am
Mt Airy Pool League Schedule
You are welcome to come and cheer for the team!
Bev's "55 Plus” Club News
Day Trips for 2014
Date
Day
Destination
Time
December 3, 2014
Wednesday
American Music Theater
Christmas Program
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
March 25, 2015
Wednesday
Potomac River Cruise with Cherry
Blossoms
Pending
April 23, 2015
Thursday
Mystery
Pending
May 20, 2015
Wednesday
9/11 Flight 93 Memorial
Pending
June 18, 2015
Thursday
Mini Mystery
Pending
July 17, 2015
Friday
Red Roost w/entertainment
Pending
Tuesday
Totem Pole Dinner Theater
Pending
Thursday
Good-Bye to Summer
Pending
October 14, 2015
Wednesday
Mystery
Pending
November 18, 2015
Wednesday
American Music Theater Christmas
Pending
December 18, 2015
Friday
Christmas Lights at Night
Pending
August 11, 2015
September 24, 2015
If you are not a member of the “55 Plus Club” but would like to go on a trip, please sign up on the
waiting list section on the trip sign up sheet. To be put on the waiting list for membership in the
“55 Plus” Club, please call Beverly Green at 301-829-0692.
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Community Project Donations Items Needed
The following are collected for Community Projects at the Senior Center’s front desk
Collectable Items
Food items, books, puzzle books, phone
cards, disposable cameras, toiletries,
perfume, nail polish, toys, gift items …
for a more complete list of suggested
items, check with the front desk.
Donations for postage are also
greatly appreciated.
Dedicated Source
“Bits of Home”
Troop Packages
Cancelled Postage Stamps
The VFW
Box Top Education Coupons
Eyeglasses
Can Tabs from beverages
Cell Phones
New greeting cards with envelopes
Cleaning supplies, paper products,
toiletries, diapers, personal hygiene
products, toys, household items, socks,
coats, etc...
Purpose
Soldiers — Please provide the
name and address of those to
whom you would like to receive
packages
The VFW sends the stamps to
Veteran’s hospitals where they are
used by recuperating soldiers
Helen Malinak can provide
Information about this project
Schools in Mt Airy
The schools are able to use these
coupons for furthering education
needs
Mt. Airy Lions Club
Eyeglasses are recycled into the
community
Ronald McDonald House for
John’s Hopkins Hospital
The tabs help support families
needing to stay near loved ones
who are hospitalized
Seniors
Emergency phones for Seniors
who don’t have access to cell
phones
Mt Airy Senior Center
For sending to folks who need a
bit of cheer or encouragement
Neighbors in Need
Our neighbors who are in need of
help due to a season in their in
life.
Please touch “Community Projects” on the UPT Touch screen when you donate and
participate in community projects . “THANK YOU for your charitable contributions!”
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INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY for Carroll County Senior Centers
Senior and Community Centers are OPEN in inclement weather (snow, ice, severe rain, flooding)
UNLESS:


If the Carroll County Government is closed then the Carroll County Senior Centers are
closed.
If the Carroll County Government opens late or closes early then the Carroll County Senior Centers open late or close early.
If the Carroll County Government or Senior Centers are not closed or opening
late, please follow one of the below situations.

There may be special circumstances where it is necessary to adjust the opening or closing
times of the centers, or not open the centers at all for safety reasons. Please listen to local
radio or TV stations for up to date information.
If Carroll County Public Schools are CLOSED:
 The Senior and Community Centers will open late, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
 No Carroll Area Transit (CATS) Service to Senior Centers.
 CATS has been notified by the Bureau of Aging & Disabilities that they should not pick up
seniors and take them to the Senior Centers on days that schools are closed.
 Modified meals (not the scheduled menu) will be served.
 No Senior and Community Center programs/classes will be held.
If Carroll County Public Schools are 2 (two) HOURS LATE:
 The Senior and Community Centers will OPEN on time, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
 Carroll Area Transit (CATS) will provide service for those wishing to venture out, but:
 YOU MUST CALL CATS BEFORE 8 AM AND LEAVE A MESSAGE THAT
YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE BUS PICK YOU UP, 410-857-0080.
 Modified meals (not the scheduled menu) will be served.
 Please call the Senior and Community Center to see if programs/classes have been cancelled.
If Carroll County Public Schools are 1 (one) HOUR LATE:
 The Senior and Community Centers will OPEN on time, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
 Carroll Area Transit (CATS) will be provided as usual.
 Meals will be served as per the scheduled menu.
 Senior and Community Center programs/classes will be held as scheduled.
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Getting Started
General Center Information
The first time you visit the center check-in at the front desk. A staff member or volunteer will
give you a tour of the center. If you decide that you would like to participate in activities at the
center, you must complete an application to obtain a free Senior Center Card.
Each time you enter the center, you must swipe your Card at the check-in computer. Someone
is always available to help in the event you should have a problem.

Swipe your Senior Center Card on the right side of the touch screen.

Touch the word/s of each program/activity you are planning to attend with your finger tip. (The screen is heat
sensitive and will not work if you use your finger nail or give a quick tap.) A check mark will appear on the
right side of the word/s you’ve selected. It takes a moment for the check mark to appear.

If you wish to cancel/remove one of your selections, touch the check mark again and it will disappear and your
selection has been removed.

When you are finished making your selections, touch DONE, centered near the bottom of the page. A screen will
appear thanking you for signing in.

If you decide to participate in another program/activity that you did not select when you originally signed in that
day, swipe your card again, touch the program/activity you want to add and touch DONE. The “extra”
program/activity will be added to the ones you selected when you arrived.
Thank you for your help and cooperation. By signing in, you help us to keep more accurate
records of the programs and attendance. These figures are an important factor in determining
future needs.
The MASC Library
The MASC Library is
currently looking for
donations of
books on CDs.
The MASC Library is here for the participants of the center.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed books to the library.
Collections of books have been donated and folks are waiting to read the next book in the series.
Those who are enjoying the books from the library, please know that there is no time limit on how
long you keep the books, just remember that there are folks waiting for the book you are reading.
When you are finished reading your books, please put them on the counter or in the basket
provided for this purpose. Don’t put it back on the shelf.
Thank you to our librarians who help keep the library neat & organized!
Let us know your reading “likes” so that we can keep the books you’re looking to find!
If you have questions, concerns or ideas for programs or classes at the center, please feel free to
speak to staff or someone at the front desk. We’re so glad you are here.
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Don’t forget that exercise equipment is available at the Senior Center
Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:15 p.m.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING EXERCISE EQUIPMENT

Bring a clean pair of shoes to use on exercise equipment.
Shoes that are worn outside have imbedded dirt and stones that get into the machines.

If you do not have an extra pair of shoes for exercising, use the paper toweling and spray provided
on the stool inside the door to clean your shoes before you begin to use the equipment.

If you are unsure how to use a piece of equipment, please ask for assistance.
Clean equipment before and after use.
 Spray the paper toweling with the cleaner provided on the stool inside the door.
 Then wipe down the equipment. Wipe down the handle bars and the seats.
 PLEASE DO NOT spray directly onto equipment.
DO NOT PUT CHAIRS BEHIND THE TREADMILLS!
No street shoes,
boots, sandals or
flip flops may be used on
exercise equipment
When using the treadmill,
you MUST wear shoes that you’ve
brought with you for walking on the
treadmill or wipe off the soles of the
shoes you are wearing with spray &
paper towels!
For your safety:
Please wipe down the equipment before and after you
use it! Spray the cloths, then wipe the equipment.
Wipe handle bars and seats.
We need to consider those with compromised immune
systems and each other’s health in general.
Donations always gladly accepted towards the purchase of
replacement equipment & maintenance of equipment.
Before starting a Physical Activity Program
The Carroll County Bureau of Aging and Disabilities suggests that those interested in a physical
activity program should consult with a medical professional before engaging in activities
involving physical exertion or other implications that may be inappropriate for people with certain
conditions. Your consent form from the intake form package must be signed and in your file.
CARROLL AREA TRANSIT SERVICE (CATS)
CATS transportation to the senior center is available for pick up Monday through Friday by appointment only.
Reservations and cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance. The pick-up time is usually between
8:15 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. each morning. The return trip is about 2:00 p.m. If you choose to ride at different times,
the senior rate will not apply and you must pay the regular rate.
Procedures for Riding CATS Bus to Carroll County Senior Centers
1. Please continue to use the new CATS Calling Schedule:

7 am - 8 am - Cancellations Only

8 am - 10 am - Calls for same day scheduling only

10 am
2 pm - Call for all other future scheduling

2 pm - 3 pm - Do not call for scheduling during this hour

3 pm - 5 pm - Calls for next day scheduling only. Next day scheduling is based on
availability
2. If the senior needs to cancel their ride to the senior center during the week - it will be the
SENIOR'S responsibility to cancel themselves by calling CATS.
3. If schools are 2 hrs. late, SENIORS must call CATS before 8:00 a.m. if they still want a ride to
the center.
4. Contact information: CATS: 410-857-0080,
Mt Airy Senior Center: 410-795-1017 or 301-829-2407.
Information & Assistance at the Bureau of Aging and Disabilities has books of Carroll Transit
Tickets for sale. Each book consists of ten $1.00 tickets.
CATS Ticket Sales
For seniors age 60 and older, there is a limited supply of tickets that are available for a donation*
each month until the supply is gone. Donation books are limited to two books per person.
A supply of additional tickets must be sold for $5.00 per book.
Seniors that have purchased their donation books for the month may purchase four $5.00 books per
month. The number available to purchase may change with supply availability.
Donation and $5.00 transit ticket books are for older adults who reside in Carroll County. These
tickets cannot be sold to businesses or agencies.
Tickets are at the Mt Airy Senior & Community Center. There is a limited quantity of tickets
available to accommodate as many requests as possible. Please see Shawn or Angie.
*The question, "What would you give as a donation?" You can’t be told what to donate but consider
that the value of each book of tickets is $10.00 and then give what you can afford to give.
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Carroll County
Veterans Transportation Shuttle Program
Service Locations/Scheduled Runs
Monday-Friday: To Baltimore VA Medical Center on Greene Street and
the Loch Raven Center on Loch Raven Blvd.
Riders can board the shuttle at either:
8:00 AM - Town Mall in Westminster (Movie Side) or
8:30 AM – Big Lots in Eldersburg (Front of Store)
Service Locations/Scheduled Runs
Monday-Friday: To Fort Detrick, MD Outpatient Clinic
Riders can board the shuttle at either:
8:00 AM – Big Lots in Eldersburg (Front of Store) or
8:30 AM - Town Mall in Westminster (Movie Side)
Transportation is also available to the Reisterstown VA Clinic and
the Martinsburg VA Medical Center in West Virginia upon request.
Transportation requests must be made 48 hours before your scheduled appointment.
To enroll in this program please register in person at the Carroll County Department of Social Services at
1232 Tech Court, Suite 1, Westminster, MD 21157
(Call William Walls at 410-386-3413)
Be sure to bring with you a form of identification (MD Driver’s license, SSN card, etc.) and your Military
Service DD Form 214 or Department of Veterans Affairs Photo ID Card.
Once the DSS has you registered you can call CATS (at least 24 hours in advance) and speak with either
Angie or Katie at 410-857-0080 to schedule your transportation to either of the care facilities.
There is no cost to the veteran or their personal care assistant for the Shuttle Program
You will be provided a Travel Voucher for the round trip
The Veterans Transportation Shuttle Program is made possible by a partnership between
The Carroll County Commissioners, The Carroll Area Transit System and
The Carroll County Department of Social Services
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ATTENTION
We are still having issues with
folks parking in this area. Please
be considerate of this issue
Do not park curb behind the
handicapped parking spaces or
the bus loading area!
HANDICAPPED PARKING
Handicapped Tags
Since the center has so few Handicapped Parking
spots, it would be greatly appreciated if you would
take into consideration those who truly need to use
these spaces. We have some folks who really struggle when there is no handicapped space available. If
you are able to walk a short distance, then please
park in the first spots closest to building and leave
the actual handicapped spaces open for those who
are less able to walk any distances. Thank you for
considering this matter.
If you are parking in the handicapped parking
spots, MAKE SURE TO DISPLAY YOUR
HANDICAP TAG! There have been folks that
aren’t following this procedure.
PARKING DOWN THE DRIVE
IN FRONT OF THE BUILDING
If there are parking places available in the regular parking
lot, PLEASE do not park down the drive.
There are no yellow lines; but, we still need to use the existing
spaces that are available. Not only is this safer for everyone
and their vehicles, it provides a bit of walking for
better health. Thank you, this will be appreciated!
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Mt Airy Garden Club Holiday Workshop
Limited to the first 20 people to sign up
Must sign up at front desk!
December 10th
10:00 am
Cost: $10.00
Please bring scissors
Tole Painted Holiday Workshop
Must sign up at front desk
December 17th
12:30 pm
No cost but you must sign-up
Limited space
HOLIDAY PARTIES:
Mt Airy Christmas Party December 19th10:00 am Bake Sale until sold out
10:30 am Kids & Santa
11:45 am Catered Christmas Dinner
12:30 pm Live Entertainment
Happy Noon Year Party December 30th Yes, it’s really early! Wanted to make sure we
welcomed in 2015!
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