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Collington’s

Weekly Courier

Courier December 14 - December 20, 2015

Key Contact Numbers

In-house TV Channel - 972

Daily Updates x2212 Pool x2229 Fitness Center x2254 Frame Shop x5163 Country Store x2167 Salon 2226 x2226 Clinic x7791 Security x2020 Room Set-up x4774 Courtyard Dining x2135 Guest Rm. Reservation x5023 Work Orders x2151/ x7699 RA Website collingtonresidents.org

Courier articles (submission deadline Thursdays @ noon), committee schedules, meeting room reservations to go

Michelle Daramy @ X4778 or email [email protected]

* See descriptive article

+ Volunteer pushers needed to transport Creighton

Center residents to program

MONDAY NIGHT MOVIES

High Society

MANAGER ON DUTY: X2020 Brenda Ables 12/12 – 12/13

Corinne Pearce 12/19 – 12/20

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CHRISTMAS PARTY Wednesday, December 16, 2015

See Page 8 For Details

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THIS WEEKEND 12/11, 6:45pm, Annapolis Chorale

12/12, 9:30am, Weekend Weed Warriors 12/12, 5:15pm, Living Christmas Tree

12/13, 11am, Village Baptist Church Svc 12/13, 1:30pm, Protestant Worship Svc

12/13, 3pm, Vocal Express Concert 12/13, 3:45pm, Christmas Revels 12/13, 5pm, Celebrate Hanukkah

Collington December 14 - December 20, 2015 2

WEEK-AT-A-GLANCE MONDAY, DECEMBER 14

7:30 Morning Walk-Along – Security 8:30/10/1:00 Shuttle to Greenbelt Doctors, call 2247 9:00 Improving Your Balance (S.A.G.E. – Hunter) – Auditorium 10:00 Exercise with Weights (S.A.G.E. – Hunter) – Auditorium 10:00 Collington Woodshop Drop-in / Drop-off Hour 10:00 Brain Aerobics (Fitness) – Ping Pong Room 10:30 Trip to Wegmans leaves from Security, x2020 11:00 Aerobics/Pilates - (S.A.G.E. – Shell) – Auditorium 11:15 Open Work Time – Creative Arts Room 1:00 Tai Chi (S.A.G.E. – Chang) – Game Room 1:30 Mah Jongg – 3

rd Floor Meeting Room

2:30-4:30 OO Shop Open 2:30 Fireside Chat W/ Judie Wohnsiedler – Ping Pong Room 3:00 Pottery Work Time – Creative Arts Room 4:00 Collington Singers – Auditorium *+7:00 Monday Night Movie “High Society” – Auditorium TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15 8:30 Circuit Training (S.A.G.E. – Armstrong) – Game Room 8:30/10/1:00 Shuttle to Bowie Doctors, call x2247 10:00 Literature: Masters of Form (S.A.G.E. – Bates) – Creative Arts Room 10:00 Collington Woodshop Drop-in / Drop-off Hour 10:00 Episcopal Holy Eucharist; Celebrant Rev. Larry Harris – Chapel 10:00 Trip to Shopper’s Food Warehouse (Largo) leaves from Sec., x2020 10:30 Frame Shop Drop In/Drop Off Hour – Apartment 137 *11:00 Meet & Greet Natosha Bomgardner – Game Room 1:00 Studio Fine Arts I (S.A.G.E. – Hurley) – Creative Arts Room 1:00 Balance & Beyond (Fitness) – Game Room 1:30 Tuesday Afternoon Movie – Arbor 1:30 Residents Association Council; All Welcome – Auditorium 2:00 Exercise for Arthritis (S.A.G.E. – Richardson) – Game Room 3:00 Studio Fine Arts II (S.A.G.E. – Hurley) – Creative Arts Room 3:00 OO Advisory Committee – 1

st Floor Meeting Room

3:30 Wellness Committee – Board Room 4:30-6 Lloyd Henderson on Piano & Don Lewis on drums – Ivy Lounge


4:30 Quaker Service – Chapel *6:15 Shakespeare Theater; Kiss Me, Kate – Washington, DC 6:45 PG Philharmonic Board Meeting (Members Only) – Game Room *7:00 Tuesday Night Concert; Chesapeake Chorale – Auditorium 7:00 World History: The World’s Greatest Archaeological Mysteries (S.A.G.E. – Croatti) – Blue Room WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16 8:30/10/1:00 Shuttle to Greenbelt Doctors, call x2247 9:00 Improving Your Balance (S.A.G.E. – Hunter) – Auditorium 10:00 Exercise with Weights (S.A.G.E. – Hunter) - Auditorium 10:00 Tai Chi (S.A.G.E. – Chang) – Game Room 10:00 Knitting & Crocheting Group – Creative Arts Room 10:00 Aqua Fit (Fitness) – Pool 10:00 Buildings Committee – Board Room 10:30 Trip to Wegmans Grocery Store leaves from Security, x2020 11:00 RA Office Open until 12NOON 11:00 Aerobics/Pilates - (S.A.G.E. – Shell) – Auditorium 1:00 Billiards Room - Open for play and instruction 1:00 Advanced Wine Education (S.A.G.E. – Groppe) – Creative Arts Room 2:00 Collington Woodshop Drop-in / Drop-off Hour 2:00 Preview of Christmas Program - Arbor 2:30-4:30 OO Shop Open 2:30 Seamstress/Pointer Ridge Dry Cleaners – Blue Room *3:00 Christmas Party – Auditorium 3:00 Wii Bowling Practice Play (Fitness) – Game Room 4:00 Bible Study – Walker Interfaith Chapel *4:00 Double Courier Submissions Due – See Page 10 For Details 4:30 – Easy Listening with Janyce Watt – Ivy Lounge *7:00 American History: Post Civil War Reconstruction (S.A.G.E. – Croatti) – Creative Arts Room THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 8:30 Circuit Training (S.A.G.E. – Armstrong) – Game Room 8:30/10/1:00 Shuttle to Bowie Doctors, call x2247 10:00 Collington Woodshop Drop-in / Drop-off Hour 10:00 Line Dancing (Fitness) – Auditorium *10:00 Outreach Committee Wrapping Party – Creative Arts Room


10:30 Trip to Giant Grocery Store leaves Security, x2020 10:30 Frame Shop Drop In/Drop Off Hour – Apartment 137 *11:00 Unitarian Universalist Service – Chapel 1:00 Balance & Beyond (Fitness) – Game Room 1:00 American History: Alaska, A Place in History (S.A.G.E. – Crane) – Blue Room 2:00 Exercise for Arthritis (S.A.G.E. – Richardson) – Game Room *2:30 Hospice And Palliative Care 101– Auditorium 4:30-6 Lloyd Henderson on Piano & Don Lewis on drums – Ivy Lounge 6:00 Duplicate Bridge – Game Room *7:00 Bingo – Creative Arts Room *7:00 Lessons and Carols Service – Chapel FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18 *Double Issue of Courier Distribution Today – See Page 10 For Details 8:30/10:00 Shuttle to Bowie Doctors, call x2247 9:00 Improving Your Balance (S.A.G.E. – Hunter) – GAME ROOM 10:00 Exercise with Weights (S.A.G.E. – Hunter) – GAME ROOM 10:00 World History: The World’s Greatest Speeches (S.A.G.E. – Link) – Board Room 10:00 Trip to Safeway Grocery Store (at Bowie Town Center) call 2020 10:00 Sandwich Making Project – Creative Arts Room 11:00 Aerobics/Pilates - (S.A.G.E. – Shell) – GAME ROOM 1:00 Shuttle to Greenbelt Doctors, call x2247 *1:00 Encore Chorale Holiday Concert – Auditorium 2:30-4:30 OO Shop Open 3:00 Wii Bowling League Play (Fitness) – Game Room 3:30 Sing-A-Long – Arbor Great Room; Volunteers needed! 4:30 – 6 Eulane Rose on Piano and Friends – Ivy Lounge SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19 Metro shuttle schedule: 9AM, 10AM, 11AM, 1PM, 5PM & 8:30PM only 10:00 Ping Pong – Ping Pong Room 11:00 Bocce – Game Room 10:30 Trip to Giant Grocery Store departs from Security, x2020 3:00 Bowie Cello Group – Auditorium 4:30 Bus to Mass at St. Joseph’s departs from Security


SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20 Metro shuttle schedule: 9AM, 11AM, 1PM & 5PM only 9:30 Bus to St. Barnabas’ Episcopal Church leaves Clocktower & Village Baptist Church 10:00 Bus to Hope Presbyterian Church leaves Clocktower *12:45 Roundhouse Theater; Stage Kiss

THIS WEEKEND

ANNAPOLIS CHORALE’S CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS @ MARYLAND HALL: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11; Please note that the departure time for this trip has been adjusted by 15 minutes. Departing Collington at 6:45PM. Show starts at 8PM. If you have not yet purchased your ticket for the Annapolis Chorale's Celebration of Christmas, there are still approximately 60 seats remaining. To purchase tickets online, visit www.liveartsmaryland.org. To purchase tickets over the phone, call 410-280-5640 on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday from 12noon – 5PM. If no one answers, leave a message and someone will call you back during the Maryland Hall office hours. Please remember to sign up in the Trip Notebook!

Important Notice For This Trip: If you have signed the trip book for the Annapolis Chorale Christmas Concert you MUST have a ticket beforehand for the concert. There are fewer than 15 tickets left and they are in the balcony.

WEEKEND WEED WARRIORS: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 – 9:30AM, EMPLOYEES’ PARKING LOT: Mark your calendars! See you this Saturday! “LIVING CHRISTMAS TREE” @ RIVERDALE BAPTIST CHURCH: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12; Departing Collington at 5:15PM. Show starts at 6PM. Tickets are $10 for seniors, $12 for adults, $10 for children 10 and under. Child Care is available for ages 3 and under for $5 per child. Availability is limited, so reservations are required. Tickets may be purchased by calling 301-249-9111. Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover accepted. To purchase tickets online, please visit http://livingtreetickets.tix.com/Schedule.aspx?OrgNum=4246. Please be

http://www.liveartsmaryland.org/

http://livingtreetickets.tix.com/Schedule.aspx?OrgNum=4246


sure to select the Saturday, December 12, 6PM show. If less than 10 people sign up for this trip, a $50 transportation fee will be divided evenly among the trip participants. You should see this charge on your December or January bill.

About This Performance: The Living Christmas Tree is a live musical and drama performance held each holiday season at Riverdale Baptist Church in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. This is a unique show featuring music ranging from traditional Christmas carols to contemporary gospel. The Living Christmas Tree is a 30-foot-tall steel structure that holds an 80-person choir. The stage performance inspires the celebration of the Christmas holiday with a different theme each year.

11AM SERVICE AT VILLAGE BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2015, , a Cantata entitled, ”Silent Night! Holy Night!" by Russell Mauldin. It will be a joint presentation by the Village Baptist Church Choir and the Seabrook Seventh-Day Adventist Choir, under the joint direction of Doug Quinzi and Jeanine Warden-Jarrett. There will be a brass quintet of guest musicians, as well as piano accompaniment by Linda Smith. There will be a repeat performance at Seabrook Seventh-Day Adventist Church on Saturday, December 19th at 11:00 A.M. Questions? Call Mary Ann Pellerin, x7269 PROTESTANT WORSHIP SERVICE: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 – 1:30PM, CHAPEL: Please welcome to Collington again our friends and neighbors from Woodstream Church. Minister Malcolm Reeves will lead the service. Please remember the time is now 1:30PM. All are invited and welcome. Questions? Please call Ardyce Asire, x7348.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON CONCERT; VOCAL EXPRESS: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 – 3PM, AUDITORIUM: This Sunday we will have as our afternoon performers, the Vocal Express, a dynamic ensemble that usually specializes in popular music. This week they will be presenting a great program of traditional holiday music. Come and get in the holiday spirit!


CHRISTMAS REVELS @ LISNER AUDITOIRUM, WASHINGTON DC: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13; Departing Collington at 3:45PM. The show starts at 5PM. Join in on a medieval celebration of the Winter Solstice with music, dance, and drama! Interested individuals should not hesitate to purchase tickets. There are still good orchestra and other seats available for this show. To purchase tickets, call 301-587-3835 or 1-800-595-4849 or go online: www.revelsdc.org. If less than 10 people sign up for this performance, a $50 transportation fee will be evenly distributed among those who do sign up. For example, if 7 people sign up, each individual will be charged a $7.14 transportation fee. The trip sheet for this trip is located under the “December” tab in the Trip Notebook.

Revels Ticket Pricing: Orchestra A-N (Center): Adult $60 | Youth $40

Terrace KK-RR: Adult $30 | Youth $20

Orchestra A-N (Sides): Adult $50 | Youth $32

Terrace SS-UU: Adult $18 | Youth $12

Terrace AA-JJ: Adult $45 | Youth $27 Wheelchair Spaces (Row N): see Row N pricing above

Youth = 18 and under

CELEBRATE HANUKKAH (DAY 8): SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 – 5PM, CHAPEL: All are invited to celebrate the last day of Hanukkah.

THIS WEEK

MONDAY NIGHT MOVIE, “HIGH SOCIETY” (1956 Rated NR 111 MIN): MONDAY, DECEMBER 14 – 7PM, AUDITORIUM: In this Cole Porter reworking of The Philadelphia Story, a jazz musician tries to win back his socialite ex-wife -- who's engaged to a respectable but bland gentleman -- while two gossip-rag reporters gum up the works. Cast: Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Celeste Holm, John Lund, Louis Calhern, Sidney Blackmer, Louis Armstrong, Margalo Gillmore, Lydia Reed Genres: Classics, Classic Movie Musicals, Romance Classics, Classic Comedies, Romantic Comedies, Musicals

http://www.revelsdc.org/


MEET & GREET NATOSHA BOMGARDNER: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15 – 11AM – 12NOON, GAME ROOM: Residents are encouraged to come and meet Natosha Bomgardner, the new social worker for the Independent Living community. Questions? Contact Wanda Smith, x4785.

SHAKESPEARE THEATER; KISS ME, KATE: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15; Departing Collington at 6:15PM. Running time: 2hr 35min with one intermission. It’s “another opening of another show” with Kiss Me, Kate, American musical theatre’s greatest tribute to the Bard. As they try to stage a musical version of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, sparks fly on and off stage between Fred Graham, the show's director and star, and Lilli Vanessi, his leading lady—and ex-wife. Add to the mix passionate young lovers, ingénue Lois Lane and her gambler boyfriend Bill, plus a few musically inclined gangsters’ heavies, and the result is a sharp and witty night with some of Cole Porter’s most immortal tunes.

TUESDAY NIGHT CONCERT; THE CHESAPEAKE CHORALE: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15 – 7PM, AUDITORIUM: The Chesapeake Chorale will be here Tuesday evening, December 15th for a holiday performance. This group of well schooled volunteers can always be counted on to give an outstanding performance. Don't miss this evening of beautiful music of the season. CHRISTMAS PARTY: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16 – 3PM, AUDITORIUM: Music by the Collington Singers. Holiday readings followed by refreshments. AMERICAN HISTORY: POST CIVIL WAR RECONSTRUCTION SAGE CLASS: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16 – 7PM, CREATIVE ARTS ROOM: Mr. Croatti is holding his regular Thursday evening class on Wednesday instead so that all students who want to attend the Christmas party in Annapolis will not miss class. Please see page 9, “A Christmas Party Themed on ‘Washington’s Resignation’” for Christmas party details. OUTREACH COMMITTEE WRAPPING PARTY: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 – 10AM – 12NOON, CREATIVE ARTS ROOM: The Community Outreach Committee will host its wrapping party for the gifts knitted and purchased for homeless men and the members of the six needy


families of the Kettering School that have been identified by the School authorities. All are welcome to participate. Eli will provide light refreshments. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST SERVICE: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 – 11AM, CHAPEL: Please join un and Rev. Fred Muir as he preaches about "Choosing Your Religion." HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE 101: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 – 2:30PM, AUDITORIUM: The Health Services Committee is sponsoring Capital Caring to discuss with us what to expect from their Hospice and Palliative Care services. Their goal is to empower people to live as fully as possible by offering compassionate coordinated care, comfort and dignity to those living with serious illness. Come and get your questions answered.

BINGO: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 – 7PM, CREATIVE ARTS ROOM: Due to the holidays, Bingo will be played on Thursday, December 17, same time, same place. All are invited and welcome. See you then. Ardyce Asire, x7348. LESSONS AND CAROLS SERVICE: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 – 7PM, CHAPEL: A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols sponsored by the Wednesday Bible Study Group. The Rev. Leslieanne Braunstein, Celebrant. Seminarian, Andrew Davis, pianist. All are invited to attend this candlelight service. A CHRISTMAS PARTY THEMED ON “WASHINGTON’S RESIGNATION” @ THE MARYLAND INN, ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17: The Treaty of Paris Center, the Maryland Inn, and Historic Inns of Annapolis proudly invite you to join General George Washington, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the United States of America, as he announces his retirement from the military before Congress, President Thomas Mifflin and their guests. All interested parties will need to provide their own transportation as Collington transportation will not be provided for this trip.

Event: A Christmas Party themed on “Washington’s Resignation.” Date: Thursday night, December 17. Place: The Maryland Inn’s Duke of Gloucester Room, 16 Church Circle, Annapolis, Maryland. Itinerary: Dinner at 6:00pm, Dancing at 7:00pm, Ceremony at 8pm.


Cost: FREE. No RSVP required. For more information: www.treatyofpariscenter.org

DOUBLE ISSUE OF THE COURIER: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18: The last Courier of the year will be a double issue and will be distributed on Friday, December 18. This Courier will cover the following two weeks: Monday, December 21 – Sunday, December 27 and Monday December 28 – Sunday, January 3. Submissions for this double issue are due no later than 4PM on Wednesday, December 16. Please submit Courier notifications by this deadline in order for them to be included in the Friday, December 18 Courier. ENCORE CHORALE HOLIDAY CONCERT, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18 — 1PM, AUDITORIUM: Enjoy a holiday concert and sing-along with the Encore Chorale of Anne Arundel Community College. With 22 chorales around the US (18 in the greater Washington area), Enclore Chorale is the largest choral singing program for older adults in the country. Included in the Anne Arundel group is Collington resident Joan Smith. ROUNDHOUSE THEATER; STAGE KISS: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20; Departing Collington at 12:45PM. Art imitates Life. Life imitates Art. When two actors with a history are thrown together as romantic leads in a forgotten 1930s melodrama, they quickly lose touch with reality as the story onstage follows them offstage. Sarah Ruhl’s singular voice returns to Round House with Stage Kiss, a charming tale about what happens when lovers share a stage kiss—or when actors share a real one.

OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST

Mr. Green Collington says:

Every time you open the refrigerator door, up to 30% of the cold air can escape.

http://www.treatyofpariscenter.org/


NO 2ND

FLOOR DISTRICT MEETING IN DECEMBER: There is no Second Floor District Meeting in December. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, January 5. SAGE “NO CLASS” DATES: MONDAY, DECEMBER 21 – SATURDAY, JANUARY 2: There are no SAGE classes beginning Monday, December 21 – January 2. Classes will resume Monday, January 4. Please mark your calendars. DECEMBER CATHOLIC COMMUNINION SERVICE: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23 – 10:30AM, ARBOR; Please note the date and time change for the December Catholic Communion Service. The Wednesday, December 16 service will take place on Wednesday, December 23 at 10:30AM. Mark your calendars! BOOK CLUB OF 4

TH WEDNESDAY: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23 –

4PM, BOARD ROOM: Meeting Genre - Entertainer biography presented by each attendee. If you have family visiting, bring them along to see how seniors "get it". At 5:30PM everyone invited to eat together in self-serve area. Newbies, come on down and help select genre for January. Merry Christmas! John Geron, x7551. NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31 – 5:30 – 10:30PM, AUDITORIUM: Make your plans – join your friends to bring in the New Year! Your Hospitality Committee is planning an elegant plated New Year’s Eve dinner with dance, cocktails, live music, surprise entertainment, and a champagne toast. Only $25 per person charged to your account. Black tie optional. 22

ND ANNUAL NEW YER’S EVE MEDITATION: THURSDAY, DECEMBER

31 – 11PM, CHAPEL: All are invited to attend this half hour service: A time for reflection as we approach 2016.


A MESSAGE FROM FITNESS: Unstaffed Fitness Center Days:

Thursday, December 24th

Friday, December 25th

Thursday, December 31st

Friday, January 1st

Saturday, January 2nd

Security will only monitor the Fitness Center. Security cannot assist with equipment set up or use. There will be no afternoon classes on the following days:

Wednesday, December 23rd

- No Wii Bowling

Thursday, December 24th

- No Balance and Beyond

Friday, December 25th

- Staff Holiday- Christmas

Wednesday, December 30th

- No Will Bowling

Thursday, December 31st

- No Balance and Beyond

Friday, January 1st

- Staff Holidays - New Year’s Days Please follow SAGE schedule for SAGE classes Therapeutic Massages will not be available on Friday, December 25

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Friday, January 1st

A NOTE FROM FRANCES KOLAREK: To the hundreds of you who have sent me birthday greetings, wishes for my recovery from that fall, and cheered me along the health route, my deepest thanks. I am grateful for your support and your companionship here at Collington. A wonderful place to live. THE CREIGHTON CENTER NEWSLETTER: The quarterly distribution of the Creighton Center Newsletter (news about residents living in the Creighton Center) will be distributed to independent living residents upon request. Please call Nancy Kent, x7744 if you are interested in receiving a copy. Thank you. The Newsletter Team.


THANKS TO PAT KING: The Jewish Community at Collington would like to thank Pat King for giving us the most beautiful menorah. Everybody who saw it remarked on how gorgeous it was. It made Hanukkah all the more special.

WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS Rich & Sue Regen, Cottage 4203, x 7367; December 11

BOCCE – DECEMBER 5, 2015 Game 1: Cardinals 10, Hornets 10 / Game 2: Cardinals 10, Hornets 14

CARDINALS: GREEN HORNETS:

Lee McKnight Marion Haaser

Jerome Zukosky Janet Kozera

Victor Laties/Roy Calwin Mary Jane Kelley

Sarah Veerhoff Bill Cosgrove

DECEMBER TRIPS!! *Unless Noted Otherwise, All Trip Venues Are Wheelchair & Walker

Accessible. $5 Transportation fee for all trips* All Trips Depart From Security

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ND ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF FINE ART IN

MINIATURE @ THE MANSION AT STRATHMORE: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29; Departing Collington at 10AM, returning at approximately 2PM. Curated by The Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers Society of Washington, DC. More than 700 mini masterpieces from around the world are on display in this breathtaking exhibition that draws the viewer into a concentrated little universe that traces its roots to the 7

th century.


JANUARY TRIPS!! *Unless Noted Otherwise, All Trip Venues Are Wheelchair & Walker


PHILLIPS COLLECTION: GAUGUIN TO PICASSO: MASTERWORKS FROM SWITZERLAND; THE STAECHELIN & IM OBERSTEG COLLECTIONS: SATURDAY, JANUARY 9: Departing Collington at 10AM, Returning to Collington by 2:30PM. An 11AM arrival at the Phillips museum is anticipated. Tickets cost $10. Ticket costs will be charged to your account. Group tickets must be purchased in advance. The deadline to sign up is Monday, December 21. Tickets will be purchased no later than Tuesday, December 22. On this date, all who are signed up for this trip will be charged $10 for a ticket. There are absolutely no refunds. If you do not wish to be charged for a ticket, please make sure you have crossed your name off the sign up sheet before Tuesday, December 22.

- Residents who are unable to attend this trip after a ticket has been purchased for them have the option to either give their ticket away or to sell their ticket to another resident. If you are receiving or purchasing a ticket from another resident, please contact Resident Services (x4778) to have your name placed on the Trip Sheet for transportation purposes.

- Residents desiring to attend this trip after tickets are purchased are responsible for purchasing their own ticket by contacting the Phillips at 202-387-2151 x277 or by emailing [email protected]. Please make sure there are seats available on the Collington bus before purchasing your ticket.

About This Exhibit: Drawn from two major private collections, Gauguin to Picasso: Masterworks from Switzerland presents more than 60 celebrated works by 22 leading artists of the mid-19th and 20th centuries.

http://www.phillipscollection.org/events/2015-10-10-exhibition-staechelin-im-obersteg

http://www.phillipscollection.org/events/2015-10-10-exhibition-staechelin-im-obersteg

mailto:[email protected]


TYSON’S CORNER MALL, MCLEAN VIRGINIA: MONDAY, JANUARY 11; Departing Security at 10AM, returning to Collington by 3PM. More details to come. AMISH MARKET AT ANNAPOLIS HARBOUR CENTER: FRIDAY, JANUARY 15; Departing Security at 10:30AM, returning to Collington by 2:30PM. More details to come. L’HOMMAGE BISTRO FRANCAIS, WASHINGTON, DC: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20; Departing Collington at 11:15AM for a 12noon lunch. Returning to Collington by 2:45PM. L’Hommage Bistro Francais is the newest dining concept from restaurateur Hakan Ilhan, inspired by his weekend visits to Paris while attending university in the United Kingdom. L’Hommage offers a casual and approachable French dining experience. Executive Chef Josh Laban Perkins works with local farms and food purveyors to bring the freshest meats and produce to L’Homage for his take on classic French dishes like steak frites and coq au vin. In addition to the main dining room and lounge area, the bistro features a bakery, offering a full coffee menu, grab-and-go snacks and dinner entrees, and made-to-order sandwiches. Breads and pastries are prepared in-house daily. L’Hommage maintains a wine list of more than 200 bottle options, six wines and more than a dozen European beers on draft, as well as local beers and cocktails. GREENBELT P&G THEATER, GREENBELT, MARYLAND: SATRUDAY, JANUARY 30; Please anticipate a 12:15PM departure. Upon arrival in Greenbelt, participants will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant of choice and a 3:15PM matinee. Movie tickets for seniors at the Greenblet P&G Theater are $9. Please come prepare to pay upon arrival. The Greenbelt P&G Theater usually announces movie showings a week or two in advance. Please stay tuned to the Courier to learn what movie will be showing the date of this trip. Trip departure and movie showing times may vary as trip approaches.


2015 – 2016 JANUARY SUBSCRIPTION SERIES *Unless Noted Otherwise, All Trip Venues Are Wheelchair & Walker


BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA @ STRATHMORE; RACHMANINOFF SYMPHONY NO. 3: FRIDAY, JANUARY 8; Departing Collington at 6:30PM. NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA @ KENNEDY CENTER: THURSDAY, JANUARY 21; Departing Collington at 5:15PM. ARENA STAGE: SWEAT: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27; Departing Collington at 10:45AM.

Have any ideas for a fun and exciting trip? The Trips Committee meets the 1st Tuesday of every month. Attend the next Trips Committee meeting, Tuesday, January 5 at 4pm in the Board Room.

Collington Hospitality Committee Presents:

Holiday Events

2015

December 16, 2 PM Preview of Christmas Program in the Arbor

December 16, 3 PM

Auditorium Music by the Collington Singers

Holiday Readings followed by Refreshments

December 24, 7 PM Christmas Eve in the Chapel

A Child’s Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas

December 25, 8-10 AM Christmas Breakfast

Festive Holiday Breakfast Ivy Room

FIRE SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR STAFF AND RESIDENTS RESIDING AT COLLINGTON EPISCOPAL LIFE CARE

COMMUNITY The Creighton Center is equipped with fire/smoke detection devices which are tied into its alarm system. The system automatically assists in containing and retarding fire through automatic door closing and zoning. Staff is responsible to make sure that all Residents in the Creighton Center are behind fire doors, to confine the fire, and to pull the alarm. If a Staff member encounters smoke or a fire, the following actions should be taken: R. Remove anyone in the room while calling “Code Red, location…” for assistance. Close the door to the fire room and any room connecting doors. A. Activate the fire alarm. Call Security (x2222) and give exact location and nature of fire. C. Close all remaining doors and windows in the fire zone, placing Residents into rooms. E. Evacuate as directed by person in charge. STAFF IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA…RESPONSE TO THE ALARM or HEARING “CODE RED” BEING CALLED OUT: • Activate the fire alarm • Assist in the evacuation of the fire room and close the door to the fire room. • Close doors and windows to remaining rooms in the fire zone, placing Residents into rooms. • Clear corridor of equipment. Do not place equipment into occupied Resident rooms.

FIRE PROCEDURES COLLINGTON EPISCOPAL LIFE CARE COMMUNITY

COMMON AREAS If you are located in a common area, such as the Dining Room, Library, Clock Tower, etc. when the fire alarm sounds, follow these instructions: (1) if the fire is in the area where you are, leave that area immediately. Staff will arrive to give assistance as needed. (2) If there are no signs of smoke or fire, remain in the area until Staff arrive with instructions. (3) When the “All Clear” sign is given, you may proceed as normal.

INDEPENDENT LIVING APARTMENTS Resident Fire Procedures

I. IF YOU DISCOVER A FIRE IN YOUR APARTMENT a. Get out of your apartment immediately. DO NOT take time to remove personal belongings or pets. b. Shut the door to your apartment. DO NOT take time to lock it. c. Activate the fire alarm by pulling the pull station located in the corridor at the Exit door. d. Evacuate via the nearest safe stairwell or Exit door. II. IF YOU HEAR THE FIRE ALARM, BUT THE FIRE IS NOT IN YOUR APARTMENT a. Stay in your apartment b. Keep the door closed c. Close all windows d. Wait for instructions from Staff or the Fire Department III. IF THE SMOKE DETECTOR IN YOUR APARTMENT ACTIVATES a. Whenever the smoke detector in your apartment is activated and there is no fire, you need to notify the Security Office or the Executive Director. Staff will respond to investigate your

apartment. The detector located within your apartment will not cause the lights and horns to activate throughout the building. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR RESIDENTS TO KNOW: 1. If you encounter smoke while in your apartment and the fire is not in your apartment, stuff wet towels under the door and wait by an open window. Open the window only far enough so you can wave a towel or clothing to alert the Fire Department to your location. 2. If you cannot walk down the stairs, go into the fire-rated stairwell and wait for staff or firefighters to help you. Do not use the elevator.

COLLINGTON COTTAGES/VILLAS Resident Fire Procedures

IF A FIRE OCCURS IN YOUR COTTAGE OR VILLA 1) Leave your cottage or villa immediately. Do not take time to gather personal belongings, put on shoes, etc. 2) Close the door to your cottage or villa. Do not lock your door. 3) Activate your emergency call system and call 911. Villas: If the building fire alarm horns are not sounding, go to the nearest fire alarm pull box and activate the system. 4) Go to the nearest safe exit and leave. 5) Advise arriving Staff member(s) of the fire location and cause. 6) Follow instructions of the staff and fire fighters. IF THE BUILDING FIRE ALARM SYSTEM SOUNDS AND THE FIRE IS NOT IN YOUR COTTAGE OR VILLA 1) Leave your cottage or villa immediately, going to the nearest safe exit.

2) Follow instructions of the Staff and fire fighters once out of the building. Note: A complete copy of the Collington Episcopal Life Care Community Fire Procedure is located in the Library. If there are questions or concerns please call Kendall Brown on ext. 4792.

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We only use the freshest ingredients in the preparation of our meals! Please note that all menus may be subject to change based on market availability.

Lemon Meringue

Pecan Pie

Macadamia White Chocolate Cookies

Sugar Free Berry Crisp

Sugar Free Cappuccino Mousse

Assorted Desserts on Saturday & Sunday

Key Lime Pie Dutch Apple Pie Sugar Free Banana Cake

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Fried Okra

Sweet Potato Mash

Couscous

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Grilled Tomato Half

Baked Potato

Wild Rice

Steamed Broccoli

Glazed Beets

Chocolate Layer Cake

Glazed Carrots

Mustard Greens

Farrow Pilaf

Mixed Vegetables

Collard Greens

Southern Sweet Cornbread Noodle Pudding

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Seafood Cake

Couscous

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Chicken Marsala Chicken EnchiladasCountry Fried Chicken Cutlet & Gravy

Fire Roasted Corn

Rotisserie Chicken

Vegetable Quesadilla Caesar Salad Bar

White Rice

Baked Salmon

Broccoli Tomato Salad

Chicken Gumbo

Pineapple Cole Slaw

Pulled Beef BBQ Grilled Italian Sausage with Peppers & Onion Shepherd Pie Beef Empanadas Open Faced Lamb Roast

& Mint Jelly GravyCarved Flank Steak with

Sweet Chili Sauce

Salad Bar

Carved Herb Encrusted Pork Loin

Tossed Salad

Beer & Cheddar Cream Beet & Cabbage Borscht

Cream of Bacon & Potato Navy Bean Manhattan Clam

Chowder Mushroom Barley

Salad Bar

Tomato & Red Onion Basil Salad Carrot Raisin Salad

Salad Bar Salad Bar

Balsamic BeetPotato Salad

Salad Bar

Collington Dining Service Weekly Menu

Omelet BarSpinach & Feta Quiche Deli Bar Pasta Bar

Split Pea (Low Sodium) Turkey Rice (Low Sodium)

Chicken Noodles (Low Sodium)

Hearty Vegetable (Low Sodium)

Chicken Fricassee Chicken Croquettes

Beef Barley (Low Sodium)

Chef's Special

Seafood NewburgCilantro Lime Baked Tilapia Fried Calamari Shrimp La Sole

Chicken Paprikash

Tomato Bouillon (Low Sodium) Oatmeal & Grits

Mashed Potato

Roasted Fennel Baked Perch

Spanish Blend Vegetables

Roasted Cauliflower Fried Green Tomato

Roasted Zucchini Italian Green Beans

White Rice Buttered Noodles Cilantro Rice

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