Collington’s

Weekly Courier

Courier December 21 - January 3, 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 mdaramy@collington.kendal.org

* See descriptive article

+ Volunteer pushers needed to transport Creighton

Center residents to program

MONDAY NIGHT MOVIES

12/21 - Best of Enemies

12/28 - Our Town

MANAGER ON DUTY: X2020 Corinne Pearce 12/19 – 12/20

Susan Deller 12/26 – 12/27

Kevin Webber 1/2 – 1/3

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MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Notices for 1st Courier of the Year Due

12/28, 12NOON – See Page 8 -----------------------------------------------------------------

THIS WEEKEND 12/19, 1:30, Bowie Youth Cello Concert 12/19, 9:30am, Weekend Weed Warriors 12/20, 12:45pm, Roundhouse Theater

12/20, Deadline to Order Smoked Salmon

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WEEK-AT-A-GLANCE Monday, December 21 – Sunday, December 27

MONDAY, DECEMBER 21

*SAGE “No Class” Dates – See Page 7 For Details 7:30 Morning Walk-Along – Security 8:30/10/1:00 Shuttle to Greenbelt Doctors, call 2247 *9:00 Flower Committee Annual Christmas Workshop - Game Room 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 11:15 Open Work Time – Creative Arts Room 1:30 Mah Jongg – 3

rd Floor Meeting Room

2:30-4:30 OO Shop Open 3:00 Pottery Work Time – Creative Arts Room 4:00 Collington Singers – Auditorium 4:00 Recreation Committee – Game Room *+7:00 Monday Night Movie “Best of Enemies” – Auditorium TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22 8:30/10/1:00 Shuttle to Bowie Doctors, call x2247 10:00 Collington Woodshop Drop-in / Drop-off Hour 10:00 Episcopal Holy Eucharist; Celebrant Louise Lusignan – 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 1:00 Balance & Beyond (Fitness) – Game Room 1:30 Tuesday Afternoon Movie – Auditorium 1:30 Creighton Center Play “Heaven’s Grocery Store” – Auditorium 4:30-6 Lloyd Henderson on Piano & Don Lewis on drums – Ivy Lounge WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23 8:30/10/1:00 Shuttle to Greenbelt Doctors, call x2247 10:00 Knitting & Crocheting Group – Creative Arts Room 10:00 Aqua Fit (Fitness) – Pool 10:30 Trip to Wegmans Grocery Store leaves from Security, x2020 *10:30 Catholic Communion Service – Arbor Great Room 11:00 RA Office Open until 12NOON 1:00 Billiards Room - Open for play and instruction

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2:00 Collington Woodshop Drop-in / Drop-off Hour 2:30-4:30 OO Shop Open 2:30 Seamstress/Pointer Ridge Dry Cleaners – Blue Room *3:00 Wii Bowling Practice Play (Fitness) – NO CLASS/ See Page 13 4:00 Bible Study – Walker Interfaith Chapel *4:00 Book Discussion Group – Board Room *4:00 Holiday Beer! – Ivy Lounge 4:30 – Easy Listening with Janyce Watt – Ivy Lounge THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24 8:30/10/1:00 Shuttle to Bowie Doctors, call x2247 10:00 Collington Woodshop Drop-in / Drop-off Hour 10:30 Trip to Giant Grocery Store leaves Security, x2020 10:30 Frame Shop Drop In/Drop Off Hour – Apartment 137 *1:00 Balance and Beyond (Fitness Class) – NO CLASS/ See Page 13 4:00 Christmas Eve Vesper Service – Arbor 4:30-6 Lloyd Henderson on Piano & Don Lewis on drums – Ivy Lounge 6:30 Duplicate Bridge – Game Room *7:00 “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” by Dylan Thomas – Chapel / See Attached Flyer FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25 – CHRISTMAS DAY!! *Christmas Day Closings – See Page 8 For Details *8:00 Christmas Breakfast – Ivy Lounge/ See Attached Flyer *11:30 Christmas Brunch – See Attached Flyer *11:30 Dining Room Open Brunch Hours - Details on Page 8 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26 Metro shuttle schedule: 9AM, 10AM, 11AM, 1PM, 5PM & 8:30PM only *9:30 Weekend Weed Warriors Meeting – Ivy Lounge 10:00 Ping Pong – Ping Pong Room 11:00 Bocce – Game Room 10:30 Trip to Giant Grocery Store departs from Security, x2020 4:30 Bus to Mass at St. Joseph’s departs from Security

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27 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

WEEK-AT-A-GLANCE

Monday, December 28 – Sunday, January 3

MONDAY, DECEMBER 28

7:30 Morning Walk-Along – Security 8:30/10/1:00 Shuttle to Greenbelt Doctors, call 2247 10:00 Collington Woodshop Drop-in / Drop-off Hour 10:00 Brain Aerobics (Fitness) – Ping Pong Room 10:00 The Sustainability Group – Game Room 10:30 Trip to Wegmans leaves from Security, x2020 11:15 Open Work Time – Creative Arts Room *12:00 Courier Notices For 1

st Courier of the Year Due – See Page 8

1:30 Mah Jongg – 3rd

Floor Meeting Room 2:30-4:30 OO Shop Open 2:30 Kwanzaa Ceremony – Auditorium 3:00 Pottery Work Time – Creative Arts Room 4:00 Collington Singers – Auditorium *+7:00 Monday Night Movie “Our Town” – Auditorium TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29 8:30/10/1:00 Shuttle to Bowie Doctors, call x2247 10:00 Collington Woodshop Drop-in / Drop-off Hour 10:00 Episcopal Holy Eucharist; Celebrant John Evans – Chapel 10:00 Trip to Shopper’s Food Warehouse (Largo) leaves from Sec., x2020 *10:00 82

ND Annual Int’l Exhibit of Fine Art in Miniature – Strathmore

10:30 Frame Shop Drop In/Drop Off Hour – Apartment 137 1:00 Balance & Beyond (Fitness) – Game Room 1:30 Tuesday Afternoon Movie – Auditorium 4:30-6 Lloyd Henderson on Piano & Don Lewis on drums – Ivy Lounge

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30 8:30/10/1:00 Shuttle to Greenbelt Doctors, call x2247 10:00 Knitting & Crocheting Group – Creative Arts Room 10:00 Aqua Fit (Fitness) – Pool 10:30 Trip to Wegmans Grocery Store leaves from Security, x2020 11:00 RA Office Open until 12NOON 1:00 Billiards Room - Open for play and instruction 2:00 Collington Woodshop Drop-in / Drop-off Hour 2:30-4:30 OO Shop Open 2:30 Seamstress/Pointer Ridge Dry Cleaners – Blue Room *3:00 Wii Bowling Practice Play (Fitness) – NO CLASS/ See Page 13 4:00 Bible Study – Walker Interfaith Chapel 4:30 – Easy Listening with Janyce Watt – Ivy Lounge THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31 8:30/10/1:00 Shuttle to Bowie Doctors, call x2247 10:00 Collington Woodshop Drop-in / Drop-off Hour 10:30 Trip to Giant Grocery Store leaves Security, x2020 10:30 Frame Shop Drop In/Drop Off Hour – Apartment 137 *1:00 Balance & Beyond (Fitness) – NO CLASS/ See Page 13 4:30-6 Lloyd Henderson on Piano & Don Lewis on drums – Ivy Lounge *5:30 New Year’s Eve Celebration – Auditorium 6:30 Duplicate Bridge – Game Room *11:00 22

nd Annual New Year’s Eve Meditation Service – Chapel

FRIDAY, JANUARY 1 – NEW YEAR’S DAY!! *New Year’s Day Closings – See Page 9 For Details *Dining Room Open Brunch Hours – See Page 8 For Details SATURDAY, JANUARY 2 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 *2:30 Judith Shaw Memorial Service – Chapel 4:30 Bus to Mass at St. Joseph’s departs from Security

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 3 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

THIS WEEKEND

Friday, December 18 – Sunday, December 20 BOWIE YOUTH CELLO CHRISTMAS CONCERT & SING-ALONG: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19 – 1:30PM, AUDITORIUM: All are welcome! WEEKEND WEED WARRIORS: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19 – 9:30AM, DOCK @ COLLINGTON LAKE: This Saturday, absent rain, we will meet at the Dock at the Lake. We will walk the trail to where the ham radio tower and antennae are located. While we will surely cut various stuff along the way, I expect to get a sense of work awaiting us, get some pictures, get people's observations about the trail's condition, and what's been recently done or dumped or cleaned up. At the top, it would be good if we can begin taming a major vine infestation to the south of the Burial Ground. The long-damaged sign pointing to the Burial Ground has at last been replaced. Basil & Susan's graves await us. The mystery of the so-called boundary marker will be revealed. We meet in the Ivy Room at the regular time on December 26th to

plan out what we want to accomplish over the winter. NO ACTUAL WEED-PULLING ON DECEMBER 26.

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. LAST CALL TO ORDER SMOKED SALMON FOR THE HOLIDAYS: Last minute orders of smoked salmon will be taken until the end of the day on Sunday, December 20. ½ filet is $15; a full filet is $30. Please call Mike McCulley at x7338. Proceeds support the Residents Association.

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THIS WEEK Monday, December 21 – Sunday, December 27

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.

FLOWER COMMITTEE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS WORKSHOP: MONDAY, DECEMBER 21 – 9AM – 12NOON, GAME ROOM: Come help us make decorations for the window sills using candles, greens, flowers, pine cones, and ornaments. No experience necessary! Stop by and have a cookie!

MONDAY NIGHT MOVIE, “BEST OF ENEMIES” (2015 Rated R 88MIN): MONDAY, DECEMBER 21 – 7PM, AUDITORIUM: In 1968, two patrician intellectuals with opposite political views -- William F. Buckley Jr. and Gore Vidal -- participated in a series of televised debates that shocked America with their level of vitriol, as recounted in this riveting documentary. Cast: William F. Buckley Jr., Gore Vidal, Kelsey Grammer, John Lithgow, Dick Cavett, Andrew Sullivan, Christopher Hitchens, Todd Gitlin, John McWhorter, Lee Edwards Director: Morgan Neville, Robert Gordon Genres: Documentary

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 instead. Mark your calendars! BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP 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.

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HOLIDAY BEER: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23 – 4 – 6PM, IVY LOUNGE: Sample three beers and a cider from the Collington brewers group. We have brewed a coffee stout, a brown ale, a Belgium witbier, and a hard cider. Give us some feedback, make suggestions about what kind of beers and ciders you would like us to try next, or be inspired to join us when we resume brewing in January. Or just raise glass of holiday cheer. CHRISTMAS DAY CLOSINGS: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25: Christmas is a holiday for most staff. The Clocktower, Fitness Center, Pool, Admin offices, Resident Services, Salon 2226, Bank, etc. will be closed. There will be no S.A.G.E. classes, Fitness Classes, Doctor/Grocery store Shuttles, Etc.

DINING ROOM OPEN BRUNCH HOURS: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25 – 11:30AM – 3PM: For Christmas and New Year’s The Dining Room is operating on Brunch hours, 11:30 – 3PM.

WEEKEND WEED WARRIORS MEETING: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26 – 9:30AM, IVY LOUNGE: We will meet in the Ivy Room to plan out what we want to accomplish over the winter. NO ACTUAL WEED-PULLING TODAY.

THIS WEEK Monday, December 28 – January 3

COURIER NOTICES FOR FIRST COUREIR OF THE YEAR DUE: MONDAY, DECEMBER 28 – 12NOON, RESIDENT SERVICES: Due to the New Year Holiday, the first Courier of the year will be distributed early. This Courier will cover the week of Monday, January 4 – Sunday, January 10. Blurbs and submissions for this Courier are due no later than 12NOON on Monday, December 28. MONDAY NIGHT MOVIE, “OUR TOWN” (2003 Rated NR 120 MIN): MONDAY, DECEMBER 28 – 7PM, AUDITORIUM: The illustrious Paul Newman plays the Stage Manager in Thornton Wilder's classic 1938 play about the passage of time and the ties that bind, first conceived at the Westport Country Playhouse before moving to Broadway. This production takes the audience to iconic Grovers Corners, N.H, where two families, the

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Webbs and the Gibbs, are discovering the joys and tragedies of life. The production co-stars Maggie Lacey as Emily and Ben Fox as George. Cast: Maggie Lacey, Ben Fox, Paul Newman, Frank Converse, Jayne Atkinson, Jeffrey DeMunn, Jane Curtin, Stephen Spinella, Mia Dillon Director: James Naughton Genres: Drama, Theater Arts, Theatrical Performances, Special Interest 82

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.

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 YEAR’S EVE MEDITATION SERVICE: THURSDAY,

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

NEW YEAR’S DAY CLOSINGS: FRIDAY, JANUARY 1: New Year’s Day is a holiday for most staff. The Clocktower, Fitness Center, Pool, Admin offices, Resident Services, Salon 2226, Bank, etc. will be closed. There will be no S.A.G.E. classes, Fitness Classes, Doctor/Grocery store Shuttles, Etc.

JUDITH SHAW MEMORIAL SERVICE: SATURDAY, JANUARY 2 – 2:30PM, CHAPEL: In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation at the Philip Merrill Environmental Center, 6 Herndon Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403 or the Maryland Ornithological Society, Cylburn Mansion, 4915 Greenspring Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21209

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or The Collington Foundation, 10450 Lottsford Road, Mitchellville, MD 20721.

OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST

Mr. Green Collington says:

Let’s set our thermostats at 68° during the heating season.

Three to five percent more energy is used for each degree

the furnace is set above 68°.

CLOCKTOWER STAFFING: Priscilla will be away for the last two weeks of December. In her place will be Bianca Williams. Bianca will join us as of Thursday, December 17

th. Bianca’s hours will be 8:30 AM – 5 PM. In

addition, to Bianca, we will have help from Vern Rious on Saturdays. However, on December 26

th Vern Rious will be physically located at the

Security desk, but she will return to the Clocktower at 3 PM to distribute packages, etc. In January, you can expect to see Bianca working alongside Michelle Daramy. Bianca will remain with us during Michelle’s maternity absence. DR. MATURO: MONDAY, JANUARY 4: Dr. Maturo, Veterinarian, is coming to Collington the morning of Monday, January 4. Please call Pat King, x7333, for an appointment. 2

ND FLOOR DISTRICT MEETING: TUESDAY, JANUARY 5 – 1:30PM, P

ING PONG ROOM: The Ping Pong Room is on the third floor, first meeting room to the left, exiting the elevator. Featured speakers will be Wanda Smith, Social Services Director, and Natosha Bomgardner, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Second Floor residents are urged to come to the meeting with specific questions and problems. Please remember that there is no 2

nd Floor District Meeting in December. The next meeting will be on

Tuesday, January 5.

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NEW SEAMSTRESS/DRYCLEANING SCHEDULE BEGINS: TUESDAY, JANUARY 5 – 1:30 – 2:30PM, BLUE ROOM: Starting in January, the Seamstresses will begin visiting Collington every Tuesday, from 1:30 – 2:30PM in the Blue Room. Please remember to pay for your items up from via cash, credit or debit. Your items will be ready for pick up in the Blue Room the following Tuesday from 1:30 – 2:30PM. PROTESTANT WORSHIP SERVICE: SUNDAY, JANUARY 10 – 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. JANUARY BINGO: THURSDAYS, JANUARY 13 & 27 – 7PM, CREATIVE ARTS ROOM: For January, Bingo has returned to its regular schedule for the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Questions? Please call Ardyce Asire, x7348. See you there! TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING: THURSDAY, JANUARY 14 – 9:30AM, BLUE ROOM: Please mark your calendars for our January meeting. PET MEETING FOR DOG OWNERS: THURSDAY, JANUARY 14 – 4PM, GAME ROOM: This meeting is for dog owners. The cat owners will be scheduled shortly. 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.

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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.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR THANKS: Once again, the Holiday Bazaar was a success, thanks to Collington staff, shoppers, creators, sellers, volunteers, publicists and many other enthusiastic supporters. The total proceeds for the 2015 are now close to $3,000! Thank you to everyone for making it possible. And, please assume that there will be another bazaar in 2016. Suggestions as to how the bazaar can be improved are welcome. Send your ideas and comments to Maja Keech, cottage 2004, telephone x7253, email majakeech@gmail.com.

EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION: The Executive Committee is pleased to announce that this year the Residents Association will distribute $233,764.00 to our 254 employees. This is the most ever raised - last year was $211,423, which was also a record - and we are so proud of our community for responding so generously. Our thanks to all those who donated to this year's fund. Remember: It is never too late (or too early) to give to Employee Appreciation; any money contributed now or through the coming year will go toward next year's distribution. A NOTE FROM DOROTHY DAVENPORT: A warm and most sincere thanks to everyone who helped me celebrate my 102

nd birthday with gifts of

books, cards, calls, flowers, checks, sweet edibles, and wearable items. In gratitude and appreciation, Dorothy Davenport.

FROM THE LIBRARY:

NEWCOMERS: If you are an author, the Collington Library would like to have a copy of your book. Contact Barbara Fairchild at 7349 for additional information. NEW BOOKS have arrived in the Library. There is a list of new purchases in the New Book section. We will be ordering additional new books in the next few months. If you have suggestions for books to purchase, there is an envelope in the New Book section for your suggestions.

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REMINDER: If you take a book from the window sill display, we would be grateful if you would make a donation in the box. (These books either are duplicates of those we already have or do not fit into our collection.)

A MESSAGE FROM FITNESS: Unstaffed Fitness Center Days:

Thursday, December 24

Friday, December 25

Wednesday, December 30

Thursday, December 31

Friday, January 1

Saturday, January 2

Security desk monitors the Fitness Center at all times. Security cannot assist with equipment set up, adjustment or use. There will be no afternoon Fitness classes on the following days:

Wednesday, December 23 - No Wii Bowling

Thursday, December 24 - No Balance and Beyond

Friday, December 25 - Staff Holiday - Christmas

Wednesday, December 30 - No Will Bowling

Thursday, December 31 - No Balance and Beyond

Friday, January 1 - Staff Holidays - New Year’s Days

Week of 12/28-1/2 - No exercise class on Saturday on the Potomac Please follow SAGE schedule for SAGE classes Therapeutic Massages will not be available on Friday, December 25

th and

Friday, January 1st

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WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS Harvey Dickerson, Cottage 4102, x 7220; December 15

Jim Holmes & Tim Sabin, villa 5005, x5074; December 18 Mary Reeves, Cottage 1016, x7215; December 19

Elizabeth Gallagher, Apt. 143, x 7514; December 21

BOCCE – DECEMBER 12, 2015 Game 1: Cardinals 16 , Hornets 8 / Game 2: Cardinals 14, Hornets 14

CARDINALS: GREEN HORNETS:

Lee McKnight Marion Haaser

Jerome Zukosky Ruth Wilson

Bill Cosgrove Mary Jane Kelley

Marlene Browne Victor Laties/Marlene Browne

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

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

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.

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- 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 reservations@phillipscollection.org. 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.

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

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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

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

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 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

• • •

December 17, 2015

Dear friends,

As you know, John Diffey will be concluding twenty-four years of service to

Kendal on June 30, 2016. As you are also aware, Sean Kelly will be succeeding

John to become the third CEO of The Kendal Corporation since Kendal’s

founding in 1971.

Since his appointment to the CEO-elect role this summer, Sean has been visiting

each affiliate, listening actively, engaging and sharing thoughts and expectations

for Kendal as it moves into its next phase.

Those conversations have been going very well and are producing renewed

engagement, fresh momentum, and excitement about Kendal’s future across the

System. They’ve also been stimulating for Sean and have helped to deepen

connections with him throughout the Kendal family and lend even more clarity

to our way forward.

Based on the energy for further engagement, the opportunity to form a new

vision and set of plans for the future, and their shared sense of ideal timing; John

and Sean together recommended that the timetable for the transition in the office

of President and CEO be accelerated. They proposed, at the October 28, 2015

meeting of the Board of The Kendal Corporation, that Sean become Kendal’s

President and CEO effective January 1, 2016 and that John stay on part-time

while Sean recruits and selects new leadership in the corporate office in the

several positions that are or will be open in the near term. As you know, The

Kendal Corporation presently is recruiting for a CFO and will be recruiting

successor leadership following the retirements of Director for Marketing and

Public Relations Bill Silbert and Director for Outreach Beryl Goldman, each of

whom will retire in June of 2016.

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The Board of The Kendal Corporation heard John’s and Sean’s suggestion,

excused each in turn in order to consider it in Executive Session, and concurred

in it heartily. To us, it is another well-considered step in a very healthy

transition.

Accompanying the changes in their respective roles will be a set of detailed steps

to enact it fully and clearly. John will move to a new office location, will enable

email and voice-mail notifications of the change, will work closely with Sean,

and will in every other way continue to support the transition. Sean will assume

the leadership of the Kendal System, glean the learning from his “listening tour”

and the many related conversations, and begin to lead us in forming the future

focus and direction of Kendal.

Through the entire process, John, The Kendal Corporation Board, the Search

Committee, and Sean have played instrumental leadership roles in making this

transition as thoughtfully and carefully implemented as possible. This transition

has been open with respect to its outcome, transparent, well-communicated, and

ultimately as constructive as possible for the future health and vitality of Kendal.

On behalf of my colleagues on the Board of The Kendal Corporation, I want to

convey our deep appreciation to you also for your understanding, patience,

continued commitment to Kendal, and enthusiasm for our future work in

“Together, transforming the experience of aging”®.

Gratefully,

Joan Countryman, Board Chair

The Kendal Corporation

December 17, 2015 - Wireless Network Upgrade On November 24, we shared an update with you about the replacement of the wireless network equipment here at Collington. When you shake a tree, things fall out that you didn’t know were living there. We have found a few areas with insufficient power or incomplete cabling, and a few areas with no power that have been running off extension cords. We’ve had some equipment come in that was not as the engineers specified for this project, so we have had to return a few pieces and wait for the replacements to be delivered, which is in process. None of this has significantly impacted the project, and we expect the unexpected when undertaking any infrastructure project. Phase One – one-for-one equipment replacement – in process We have replaced the APs in several areas of the campus – including the 1000s, 2000s, 3000s, 4000s, the apartments, and the Creighton Center in the Arbor, Administration, and health center. When the new network SSID shows up on your device (Kendal_Resident), the old one (Collington) will disappear. You may join the new network, using the network key (Password) 123Resident. The key is case sensitive so make sure to capitalize the R. Staff and guests may connect to Kendal_Guest, using the network key 123Guest. Even though most of the APs (Access Points) are new and are broadcasting the new network SSIDs, there is some equipment in use that is legacy – it is “old network” equipment. Primarily, these are the switches in the cottages, the fiber aggregation switch, and the firewall on the Comcast router. Because of this, there are periodic conflicts that require a technician to resolve in order to restore and maintain connectivity. Once this first phase is completed, the new APs will connect to new switches and the new fiber aggregation switch, and these conflicts will be resolved. Until this first phase is completed, it is premature do any trouble shooting or fine-tuning of coverage, other than things like resolving a connection conflict or dropped signal. Phase one is expected to be mostly completed by the end of the year – with the likely exception of the 5000s and 5100s. These areas of housing have some particular challenges that will involve a more complex solution than simply replacement of the existing equipment. Phase Two – software and infrastructure engineering – in development This part of the network upgrade is mostly invisible to residents, although there will be a few scheduled, brief, outages as this phase progresses. This involves building additional firewalls, bridging the wireless network (Kendal_Secure) over to the corporate business network, adding specific users for staff to be able to seamlessly and remotely (while on campus) access network resources as though they were at their desk, including files on the data server, voicemail and email, printers, and business applications. During this phase, it is likely the

network keys will change – the SSID’s will remain the same but you will be prompted to enter the new network key (Password) on your device. This phase will be completed in early January. Phase Three – fine-tuning, heatmapping – in development This part of the network upgrade will continue for quite some time after phase one and two are completed, and includes adding additional equipment where the heat mapping shows poor coverage, over time expanding coverage to the woodshop and the lakeside (which will require an additional fiber run and a gateway). The new network is flexible and adaptable, and we will be to do fun stuff like add another SSID for the classrooms to ensure residents taking an iPad class always have a good connection. We will also be working to persuade Comcast to upgrade their equipment and internet speed, to take advantage of the new equipment and the nimbleness it can provide. Other issues If you currently have a private wireless network with Comcast, our advice is that you wait until the network upgrade is completed, then before you cancel your Comcast internet, unplug your Comcast router and test your devices on the Kendal_Resident wireless network to determine if you will be satisfied with the performance and would feel comfortable cancelling your Comcast service. We say this because there may be issues with connecting cellular boosters (which we cannot support on the Kendal_Resident network), streaming on some smart TVs, wireless printers, etc. The new wireless network will not be a private network in your unit – and therefore some of you may wish to keep your Comcast internet and just use the upgraded wireless when you are not at home. And a big thank you to the Collington community We do appreciate everyone’s patience and feedback as we continue to work on this improvement for you. We’d like to especially thank the Resident Technology Committee for their feedback about dropped connections, IP conflicts, etc. as we get the new equipment installed and configured. Undertaking a project of this scale is daunting and the sense that is gets worse before it gets better is probably not misplaced. We are looking forward to Phase Three with great anticipation! We will keep you informed as the project progresses. Thanks again, Amy, Mike, and the Kendal IT team

TELEPHONE DIRECTORY SUPPLEMENT KEEP THIS PAGE! It has the latest new or corrected names, unit numbers, phone numbers, and email addresses that came in after our

AUGUST 2015 edition of Collington’s Telephone Directory was prepared.

This page contains a cumulative list of changes since August 28.

Each month, remove the old supplement (if any), and attach this new one to your August 2015 Telephone Directory, until the next edition of the full Directory is issued.

PLEASE CHECK YOUR OWN INFORMATION, and send corrections or

changes to cmelichar@yahoo.com, or call Charlotte Melichar at 7224.

All these phone numbers are in area code 301. When dialing from a

Collington phone, only the “extension” (the last four digits) is required.

Telephone Directory Supplement DECEMBER 25, 2015 Page 1 of 2

RESIDENT PHONE LIST

NAME UNIT # PHONE # E-MAIL ADDRESS

ALMY, Nini 4015 925-7346 ninialmy@gmail.com Corrected email

CURLEY, James & Mary Ann 2007 925-7256 curleysenior@aol.com macurley822@aol.com Added emails

DICKERSON, Harvey 4102 925-7220 skiharvey@aol.com MOVING IN DECEMBER 15! WELCOME!

FREITAG, Harlow 329 925-7579 NEWLY ARRIVED! WELCOME!

FISH, Joyce 1209 925-7241 joycemfish@gmail.com NEWLY ARRIVED! WELCOME!

HAMILL, Robert 120 925-7397 jbhamill@juno.com NEWLY ARRIVED! WELCOME!

HATCHER, Rosalie 1114 925-7229 NEWLY ARRIVED! WELCOME!

HAZEN, Phillip & Ruth 5105 541-5098 philruthhazen@verizon.net NEWLY ARRIVED! WELCOME!

HESS, Betty 4104 925-7352 MOVING IN DECEMBER 1! WELCOME!

HINDINGER, John & Helen 107 925-7388 jhindinger@msn.com NEWLY ARRIVED! WELCOME!

HOLMES, Jim, & Tim Sabin 5005 541-5074 timandjim@me.com MOVING IN DECEMBER 18! WELCOME!

JAMES, Mary Lee 138 935-7511 MOVING IN DECEMBER 1! WELCOME!

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PLEASE CHECK YOUR OWN INFORMATION, and send corrections or changes to

cmelichar@yahoo.com, or call Charlotte Melichar at 7224. All these phone numbers are in area code 301. When dialing from a Collington

phone, only the “extension” (the last four digits) is required.

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KIM, H. D. & Mary 161 541-5110 mfkim01@yahoo.com NEWLY ARRIVED! WELCOME!

KLASS, Dennis & Carol 1009 925-7209 dennyintruro@gmail.com Corrected email

MEEK, Jim & Marilyn 335 925-7583 mbmeek1@aol.com NEWLY ARRIVED! WELCOME!

MILSTEAD, Jessica 1003 925-7203 jmilstead10@gmail.com New email

MOYERS, Linda 3109 925-7324 lkmoyers@yahoo.com New email

OLSHEFSKI, Helen 150 541-5099 NEWLY ARRIVED! WELCOME!

REEVES, Mary 1016 925-7215 reevesm@aol.com MOVING IN DECEMBER 19! WELCOME!

REGEN, Rich & Sue 4203 925-7367 MOVING IN DECEMBER 11! WELCOME!

SABIN, Tim, & Jim Holmes 5005 541-5074 timandjim@me.com MOVING IN DECEMBER 18! WELCOME!

SOLOMON, Mary 311 925-7567 NEWLY ARRIVED! WELCOME!

SUSIE, Elizabeth & Paul 367 541-5146 pesusie@verizon.net Added email

TENT, James (Jim) 3015 925-7312 NEWLY ARRIVED! WELCOME!

WALKER, Queen 149 541-5151 NEWLY ARRIVED! WELCOME!

WILSON, Ruth 220 925-7534 NEWLY ARRIVED! WELCOME!

HEALTH SERVICES

Natosha Bomgardner Social Services Counselor 883-4786 nbomgardner@collington.kendal.org

Sharon Odumodu Director of Nursing 883-4780 sodumodu@collington.kendal.org

Lunch 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM 11:30 AM - 3:00 PMTakeout 4:30 PM- 5:00 PM 4:30 PM- 5:00 PM 4:30 PM- 5:00 PM 4:30 PM- 5:00 PM Christmas Brunch 4:30 PM- 5:00 PM BrunchDinner 4:30 PM- 7:30 PM 4:30 PM- 7:30 PM 4:30 PM- 7:30 PM 4:30 PM- 7:30 PM 4:30 PM- 7:30 PM

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday21-Dec 22-Dec 23-Dec 24-Dec 25-Dec 26-Dec 27-Dec

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.

Peanut Butter Cream Pie

Carrot Cake

Lemon Puddin Parfait

Sugar Free Chocolate Mousse

Sugar Free Apple Crisp

Assorted Desserts on Saturday & Sunday

Raisin and Cinnamon Bread Pudding Vanilla Éclair Sugar Free Red Velvet Cake

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Raisin Wild Rice

Sweet Potato Soufflé

Southern Stewed Tomato

Mixed Vegetables

Baked Potato

Cornbread Stuffing

Brussels Sprouts

Vegetable Ratatouille

Peach Cobbler

Roasted Vegetables

Haricot Vert

Oven Roasted Potato

Braised Red Cabbage

Sautéed Mushroom

Herbed Couscous Raisin Wild Rice

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Turkey Pot Pie

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Seafood Quiche Lemon Herb Butter CodFish Cake

Penne Marinara

Baked Tilapia with Citrus Butter Sauce

Chef's Special Roasted Leg of Lamb

Basmati Rice Pilaf

Cranberry Glazed Cornish Game Hen

Cucumber Dill in Sour Cream

French Onion Soup

Fruit Ambrosia

Moroccan Beef Stew BBQ Meatloaf Pork Loin with Sherry Wine Sauce Beef Brisket Prime Rib Carved Herb Crusted

Bistro Loin

Salad Bar

Beef Stroganoff

Jicama Slaw

Tomato Bisque Creamy Potato Bacon Chicken & Dumpling Creamy Lentil Cream of Crab Soup Chili Con Carne

Salad Bar

Caesar Salad Potato and Egg Salad

Salad Bar Salad Bar

Seafood Raw BarGarbanzo Tomato Salad

Salad Bar

Collington Dining Service Weekly Menu

Omelet BarSpinach & Feta Cheese Pie Chef's Special Pasta Bar

Turkey Noodles (low sodium)

Minestrone (low sodium)

Beef & Rice (Low Sodium)

Mushroom Barley (low sodium)

Baked Flounder Italian Seafood Stew

Chicken Vegetable (Low Sodium)

Cauliflower & Corn Au Gratin

Lasagna FlorentineGrilled Chicken Quarters

Italian Herb Crusted Chicken Breast Chicken Parmesan

Baked Salmon

Mushroom Bisque Hot Oatmeal & Grits

Idaho Whipped Potato

Lemon & Dill Roast Chicken

Sautéed Spinach

Blue Cheese Crusted Tomato Squash Soufflé

Fresh Broccoli Italian Green Bean

Creamed Corn Buttered Buckwheat Brown Rice

Lunch 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM 11:30 AM - 3:00 PMTakeout 4:30 PM- 5:00 PM 4:30 PM- 5:00 PM 4:30 PM- 5:00 PM 4:30 PM- 5:00 PM 4:30 PM- 5:00 PM BrunchDinner 4:30 PM- 7:30 PM 4:30 PM- 7:30 PM 4:30 PM- 7:30 PM 4:30 PM- 7:30 PM New Years Day Brunch 4:30 PM- 7:30 PM

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday28-Dec 29-Dec 30-Dec 31-Dec 1-Jan 2-Jan 3-Jan

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.

Banana Butter Cream Cake

Orange Cream Cake

Cannoli

Sugar Free Orange Cup Cake

Sugar Free Lemon Mousse

Assorted Desserts on Saturday & Sunday

Pumpkin Caramel Bread Pudding Sweet Potato Pie Sugar Free Apple Pie

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Braised Turnip Green

White Rice Pilaf

Scalloped Potato

Fried Okra

Steamed Broccoli

Brown Rice

Potato Latkes

Braised Red Cabbage

Sautéed Greens

Fruit Pie

Asparagus

Gorgonzola Baked Tomato

Cranberry Wild Rice

Roasted Cauliflower

Roasted Corn

Baked Beans Buttered Couscous

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Seared Cod Almondine

Baked Sweet Potato

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Grilled Chicken Limon Cherry Glazed Duck QuartersBBQ Chicken Quarters

Fried Hushpuppies

Fried Chicken

Buckwheat Casserole Roasted Artichoke Pomodori

Mashed Potato

Lemon Dill Baked Salmon

Deviled Egg Salad

Hearty Vegetable Soup

Tomato, Cucumber & Black Olive

Open Faced Roast Beef au Jus

Roast Pork & caramelized Apples Grilled Bistro Filet Corned Beef & Cabbage Herb Crusted Lamb

Chop Jaeger Pork Schnitzel

Salad Bar

Grilled Ham Steak

Cole Slaw

Black Bean Soup Turkey Rice Soup Cream of Mushroom Hoppin John Soup Cream of Crab Soup Beef Vegetable Soup

Salad Bar

Quinoa Salad German Potato

Salad Bar Salad Bar

Rainbow Carrot SaladCucumber Dill Vinaigrette

Salad Bar

Collington Dining Service Weekly Menu

Omelet BarBroccoli and Feta Quiche Chef's Special Pasta Bar

Vegetable Barley Soup (Low Sodium)

Clam Manhattan (Low Sodium)

Chicken & Rice Soup (Low Sodium)

Lentil Soup (Low Sodium)

Rotisserie Chicken Cranberry Glazed Cornish Game Hen

Beef Rice ( Low Sodium)

Chef's Special

Seafood GumboBaked Flounder Thyme Butter Baked Sole Cornmeal Fried Catfish

Roast Turkey & Gravy

Three Bean Soup (Low Sodium) Hot Oatmeal & Grits

Oven Roasted Potato

Lemon & Butter Baked Cod

Roasted Carrots

Baked Spiced Acorn Squash Braised Cabbage

Mixed Vegetables Green Bean

Sweet Country Cornbread Twice Baked Potato Boiled Potato