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Collington’s Weekly Courier August 27–September 2 Key Contact Numbers In-house TV Channel - 972 Pool x2229 Fitness Center x2254 Frame Shop x5163 Country Store x2167 Salon x2226 Clinic x7791 Security x2020 Room Set-up x4774 Courtyard Dining x2135 Guest Rm. Reservation x4778 Work Orders x2151 Main Number: (301)560-3601 RA Website: collingtonresidents.org All Courier submissions, meeting schedules, and meeting room reservations should be sent to: Bianca Williams ([email protected]) Submission deadline for the Courier is Thursdays at noon. * See descriptive article + Volunteer pushers needed to transport Creighton Center residents to program You may also submit work orders at https://collington.theworx hub.com MANAGER ON DUTY: Marvell Adams 8/25-8/26 Karen Cheney 9/1-9/2 THIS WEEKEND 8/24 5PM Team Trivia 8/24 5:30PM Jewish Sabbath Service and Dinner 8/25 8:30AM Weed Warriors 8/25 10AM League of Women Voters MONDAY NIGHT MOVIE 8/27 7PM “Half Past Autumn: The Life and Works of Gordon Parks”

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Collington’s Weekly Courier August 27–September 2

Key Contact Numbers In-house TV Channel - 972

Pool x2229 Fitness Center x2254 Frame Shop x5163 Country Store x2167 Salon x2226 Clinic x7791 Security x2020 Room Set-up x4774 Courtyard Dining x2135 Guest Rm. Reservation x4778 Work Orders x2151

Main Number: (301)560-3601

RA Website: collingtonresidents.org

All Courier submissions, meeting schedules, and meeting room reservations should be sent to:

Bianca Williams ([email protected])

Submission deadline for the Courier is

Thursdays at noon.

* See descriptive article + Volunteer pushers needed to transport Creighton Center

residents to program

You may also submit work orders at

https://collington.theworx hub.com

MANAGER ON DUTY: Marvell Adams 8/25-8/26

Karen Cheney 9/1-9/2

THIS WEEKEND

8/24 5PM Team Trivia

8/24 5:30PM Jewish Sabbath Service and Dinner

8/25 8:30AM Weed Warriors

8/25 10AM League of Women

Voters MONDAY NIGHT MOVIE

8/27 7PM “Half Past Autumn: The Life and Works of Gordon

Parks”

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Courier  2             August 27–September 2, 2018   

WEEK-AT-A-GLANCE MONDAY, August 27 8:30/10/1:00 Shuttle to Greenbelt Doctors, call x2247 9:00 Aqua Fit – Pool 9:00 Exercise with Weights – (SAGE - Miles) – Classroom D 10:00 Exercise for Balance – (SAGE - Miles) - Classroom D 10:00 Art Appreciation (SAGE – Crane) – Classroom B 10:00 Aqua Fit – Pool 10:00 Woodshop Drop-in / Drop-off Hour 10:00 Sustainability Group – Board Room 10:30 Trip to Wegmans leaves Security, x2020 10:45 Chair Yoga with Marion Robbins – Classroom A 11:00 Pilates – (SAGE- Shell) – Classroom D 1:00 Tai Chi – (SAGE - Chang) – Classroom A 1:00-2:30 Easy Tai Chi-Qigong for Seniors – Classroom D 1:30 Mah Jongg – 3rd Floor Meeting Room 2:30-4:30 OO Shop OPEN *+7:00 Monday Night Movie: “Half Past Autumn: The Life and Works of Gordon Parks” – Auditorium TUESDAY, August 28 8:00 Walkers Wanted 8:30/10/1:00 Shuttle to Bowie Doctors, call x2247 8:30 Circuit Training (SAGE– Bush) – Classroom D 10:00 Woodshop Drop-in/Drop-off Hour *10:00 Episcopal Service – Chapel 10:00 Trip to Largo Shopper’s Food Warehouse leaves Security, x2020 10:00 Therapeutic Aquatics – (SAGE- Shell) – Pool 12:00-2:30 Pinochle – Ivy Lounge 1:00 - 2:00 Billiards 1:00 Mixed Media Part 1 – (SAGE-Hurley) – Creative Arts Room 1:00 Balance & Beyond (Fitness) – Classroom D 2:00 Exercise for Arthritis (SAGE – Layton) – Classroom D 3:00 Mixed Media Part 2 – (SAGE-Hurley) – Creative Arts Room

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Courier  3             August 27–September 2, 2018   

3:30 International Hot Spots – (SAGE-Croatti) – Classroom B 7:00 Caregivers Support Group – Game room WEDNESDAY, August 29 8:30/10/1:00 Shuttle to Greenbelt Doctors, call x2247 9:00 Aqua Fit – Pool 9:00 Exercise with Weights – (SAGE - Miles) – Classroom D 10:00 Exercise for Balance– (SAGE - Miles) – Classroom D 10:00 Tai Chi – (SAGE - Chang) – Classroom A 10:00 Knitting & Crocheting Group – Brandywine Living Room 10:00 Aqua Fit – Pool 10:30 Trip to Wegmans leaves from Security, x2020 11:00 Pilates – (SAGE- Shell) – Classroom D 11:00 RA Office Open until NOON 11:00 - 12:00 Billiards *11:30 Depart from Security for Jerry’s Seafood 12:00 – 2:00 Billiards 1:00 Collington Computer Clinic – 1st Floor Meeting Room 1:30 Birthday Party - Auditorium 2:30-4:30 OO Shop OPEN 2:30 Wii Bowling - Classroom B *4:00 Art Glass Exhibit Talk – Clock Tower Foyer 4:30-6 Easy Listening w/ Janyce Watt – Ivy Lounge *7:30 Speakers Committee Speaker - Auditorium THURSDAY, August 30 8:30/10/1:00 Shuttle to Bowie Doctors, x2247 8:30 Circuit Training (SAGE– Bush) – Classroom D 10:00 Woodshop Drop-in / Drop-off Hour 10:00 Therapeutic Aquatics – (SAGE- Shell) – Pool *10:00 Outreach Committee – Game Room 10:30 Trip to Giant Grocery Store leaves Security, x2020 10:30 Yoga w/ Marion Robbins – Auditorium 12:00- 2:30 Pinochle – Ivy Lounge 1:00 Billiards

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Courier  4             August 27–September 2, 2018   

1:00 World History - (SAGE–Crane) – Classroom B 1:00 Collington Coloring Club – Creative Arts Room 1:00 Balance & Beyond (Fitness) – Classroom D 2:00 Exercise for Arthritis - (SAGE – Layton) – Classroom D 4:30-6 Margaret Bagley on Piano, Don Lewis on Drums, & Grant Bagley on Bass - Ivy Lounge 6:30 Duplicate Bridge – Game Room FRIDAY, August 31 8:30/10:00 Shuttle to Bowie Doctors, call x2247 9:00 Exercise with Weights and Balance – Classroom D 9:00 Aqua Fit – Pool 9:00 Pool Play – Billiards Room 10:00 Trip to Safeway Grocery Store (at Bowie Town Center), x2020 10:00 Aqua Fit –Pool 10:00 Autobiographical Writing - (SAGE-Smith) – Classroom C 11:00 Pilates – (SAGE- Shell) – Classroom D *11:00 Foreign Affairs Discussion Group – Game Room 12:00-2 Muslim Prayer – Chapel 1:00 Autobiographical Writing - (SAGE-Smith) – Classroom C 1:00 Shuttle to Greenbelt Doctors, call x2247 2:00 Collington Textile Arts Group – Creative Arts Room 2:30-4:30 OO Shop OPEN *+3:30 Sing-A-Long – Arbor Great Room; Volunteers needed! 4:00 Meditation Group – Chapel 4:30 – 5:30 Music w/ Eulane Rose and Friends – Ivy Lounge SATURDAY, September 1 

Metro shuttle schedule: 9AM, 10AM, 11AM, 1PM, 5PM, & 8:30PM 10:00 Ping Pong Playing – Game Room - CANCELLED 10:30 Trip to Giant Grocery Store departs from Security, x2020 11:00 Bocce – Outside of Ivy Room 4:30 Bus to Mass at St. Joseph’s departs from Security, x2020 *8:00 Outdoor Movie at the Woodshop (Opens at 7:30PM)

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Courier  5             August 27–September 2, 2018   

SUNDAY, September 2 Metro shuttle schedule: 9AM, 11AM, 1PM, & 5PM only 9:30 Bus to St. Barnabas’ Episcopal Church, Village Baptist Church, & Hope Presbyterian Church leaves Clocktower

THIS WEEKEND

TEAM TRIVIA, FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 5PM – AUDITORIUM: Team Trivia Returns! The Drama Committee invites you to join in Team Trivia with a Cash Bar, Prizes, Fun for All. JEWISH SABBATH SERVICE AND DINNER will be held at 5:30 PM in the Dining Room WEED WARRIORS, SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 8:30AM: This week we will pick up trash and clear some branches from the Regents Park Trail that provides a beautiful extension of our Perimeter trail. Last spring, we agreed to adopt the trail, but storm-downed trees and the rainy weather have prevented us from working on that trail. Meet at the junction of the connector trail and the Ken Lee Traverse, or if you are late, just take the connector to the county trail. The Weed Warriors always welcomes new members. Residents who join us for the first time this week will receive a valuable membership gift. LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS, PRINCE GEORGE’S CHAPTER, SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 10AM-2PM – GAME ROOM: Collington Game Room. Light lunch will be served. The League is a national, nonpartisan organization. It encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Voter registration and education are currently a major focus of the local chapter. Collington members and non-members, both men and women, are invited to attend this important planning session. (Info: Carol Ghebelian, x7524)

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Courier  6             August 27–September 2, 2018   

THIS WEEK MONDAY NIGHT MOVIE: “Half Past Autumn: The Life and Works of Gordon Parks” 2000, NR (1 HR 30MIN) MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 7PM – AUDITORIUM: Known for his cinematic opus “Shaft,” Gordon Parks was also an accomplished photojournalist who documented the struggles of the Civil Rights movement for Life magazine, as shown in this fascinating portrait that explores the artist's life and work. Park knew no boundaries -- especially when it came to his work -- and in addition to his filmmaking and photography, this genuine Renaissance man was a poet, a novelist, a musician, and a composer. EPISCOPAL SERVICE, TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 10AM – CHAPEL: Our Celebrant will be the Rev Catharine Gibson, Rector of Christ Church, Durham Parish in Nanjemoy, MD. JERRY’S SEAFOOD, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, BOWIE, MD: We will depart from Security at 11:30AM. Be back on the bus by 1:45 to return to Collington. Jerry's focus is on outstanding service that goes above and beyond what people would expect. According to Jerry's customers, "Jerry's is the place to be if you're a local mover or shaker or if you just love great food." We are confident that you will enjoy a wonderful dining experience. To view the menu, visit https://jerrysseafood.com/ ART GLASS EXHIBIT TALK, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 4PM – CLACK TOWER FOYER: Many of you have expressed an interest in learning more about the pieces now on display in the Clock Tower cases. Nancy Addison, the collection’s owner, will give a brief talk and take your questions Wednesday at 4PM in the Clock Tower foyer. Don’t miss it! SPEAKERS COMMITTEE SPEAKER, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 7:30PM – AUDITORIUM: Lester Yuan, Senior Scientist at the US Environmental Protection Agency, will speak on “How do excess

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Courier  7             August 27–September 2, 2018   

nutrients affect the Chesapeake Bay and other waterways?” Yuan trained as a mechanical engineer, receiving a BS from Rice University, and his MS and PhD from Stanford University. Upon completing his education, he received a fellowship to work at the US EPA in Washington DC, where he applied some of the skills he learned as an engineer to solving environmental problems. He has conducted research on understanding and quantifying the effects of excess nutrients in different water bodies for the last 10 years. He is the son of Dorothy and James Yuan. OUTREACH COMMITTEE, THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 10AM-GAME ROOM: The Outreach Committee will meet and pack back packs for Cora Rice School from 10AM - 12 Noon--all are welcome!! Questions call Mary Kim or Martha Pollick. FOREIGN AFFAIRS DISCUSSION GROUP, FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 11AM, GAME ROOM: Our topic this month is explaining Russian interference in our elections. The readings, which provide some background, are: Scott Shane, “Russia Isn’t the Only One Meddling in Elections,” NYTimes, 2/17/2018 and Katrina vanden Heuvel, “On Russia We Need More Reason and Less Frenzy,” Washington Post, 2/27/2018. Hard copies are available in the library. Call Lorrie Rogers (x7371) if you would like to be added to our email list and get a link to the electronic versions of our readings. OUTDOOR MOVIE AT THE WOODSHOP, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 8PM: Join us Saturday night at the Woodshop for a showing of OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies. Get there early at 7:30PM to get your seats and the movie will start at 8PM!

IN MEMORY OF

Grace Colby, who passed away on August 21, 2018

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Courier  8             August 27–September 2, 2018   

BOCCE, SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2018

Game 1: Cardinals 14, Hornets 9 Game 2: Cardinals 10, Hornets 12

Cardinals: Hornets: Florence Zook Linda Meade Jim Florini Carol Klass Bill Cosgrove David Meade Blanche Cosgrove Marlene Browne

ITEMS OF INTEREST We CAN make a difference!

Recycle batteries, including hearing aid batteries, in the blue recycling bin labeled BATTERIES in the cloak room behind the mirror near the auditorium

CONSTRUCTION IN THE LANDING: Starting Sunday, August 26 the replacement of the make-up-air unit diffusers will occur along with ceiling tile work. Loud noise is to be expected throughout the 3rd floor and even on the 4th floor but we have designated quiet times during meals in the upstairs Dining Room.

MISSING WATER HOSE! A 50-foot hose was spread out along the side of Cottage 2205. On or about Friday, August 17 it was neatly coiled up near the cottage front and the next day it was gone. If you have any information, please call or email Eleanor Whitman, x7286 or [email protected] Thank you!

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Courier  9             August 27–September 2, 2018   

SAGE REGISTRATION: SAGE Registration will begin on August 31 and classes will start the week of October 1. Registration is $85 and you can sign up through your Owl Link or send a check or money order along with your registration form directly to Prince George’s Community College.

Cashier’s Office Prince George’s Community College

301 Largo Road Largo, MD 20774-2199

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Cottage 5105 will be getting a small sunroom added shortly for the new incoming residents. VET ALERT: Because of the Labor Day Holiday, instead of Dr. Maturo’s usual scheduled visit, the date of her next visit, for just this one time, will be the SECOND MONDAY IN SEPTEMBER, THE 10th. Please note this on your calendars and call Pat Kirkham now at x7292, if you want an appointment for your pet please tell me what and why you want to see our visiting Veterinarian (to help with their preparation) and you will be put on the list for September the 10. MASSAGE THERAPY SESSIONS: Assisted Rehab now has Massage Therapy Sessions for Residents, and sessions will take place on Wednesdays. AR is expanding its services by adding Massage Therapy at a more affordable price per session. We want to gauge resident’s level of interest in this expansion of service. Please call x5017 to make an appointment or just to express your interest. -Peter Fielding on behalf of the HSC Committee. ON-SITE DERMATOLOGY will be at Collington on September 11. Please Call 1-877-345-5300 to make an appointment FROM THE INTERIORS GROUP: The Map and Map Book have at last been updated with all the information that residents have provided to us. Please call or email Anne Stone (x7282; [email protected]) with

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Courier  10             August 27–September 2, 2018   

any corrections. If information about your birthplace and (if relevant) the countries in which you have lived does not appear in the book, and you wish that information to be included in the next update, please take one of the yellow questionnaires from the front of the Map Book, fill it out, and leave it in Pat Pritz's mail slot #1204, or call Pat x7236 to ask for one. WEIGHT WATCHERS GROUP AT COLLINGTON: INTEREST? For those of us who go to a Weight Watchers meeting, wouldn’t it be nice to meet right here at Collington. We only need 15 residents! Staff member Kim Rivers, Vitalize 360 Coach, has been in touch with Corporate Weight Watchers. Please email or call me if you’re interested. Jeannie Bessmer, x7283 ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLE CENSUS: I am surveying Collington residents with electric and hybrid vehicles. If you have an electric or hybrid vehicle, please answer the two questions below and place them in mail slot #1210. I ask for contact information as I may get in touch with you for the article. -Thank you, Mary Bird I have __________________ electric vehicle(s) at Collington. I have __________________ hybrid vehicle(s) at Collington. Name: ______________________ Unit #_________________ Extension__________________ ARENA STAGE DATES: The 2018 - 2019 season’s Weekday Matinee Series consists of 8 shows: Turn Me Loose, 9/26/18; Indecent, 12/5/18; Anything Goes, 12/19/18; Kleptocracy, 1/30/19; The Heiress, 2/20/19; JQA, 4/10/19; Junk, 4/24/19; Jubilee, 5/15/19. All shows are on Wednesdays at 12 noon unless otherwise stated. Tickets for Arena Stage can only be exchanged 30 days before your show date, no later. In the case of an emergency, the Arena Stage staff will do their best to accommodate your requests. There will be no refunds for missed

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Courier  11             August 27–September 2, 2018   

shows! Tickets for the season will be distributed when you arrive to Arena Stage for the first show.

SEPTEMBER TRIPS!

-Unless Noted Otherwise, All Trip Venues Are Wheelchair & Walker Accessible. All Trips Depart from Security and the transportation fee is $10. If you need to cancel for any reason you MUST do so 48 hours in advance or you will be charged a $15 cancellation fee. If you need to cancel w/in the

48- hour time frame, please call Bianca Williams, x4778.

2018 NATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, WASHINGTON, DC: We will depart from Security at 9AM. Be back on the bus by 2PM to return to Collington. BALTIMORE MUSEUM OF ART, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, BALTIMORE, MD: We will depart from Security at 9:30AM. We will eat lunch at Gertrude’s at 11:30AM. Be back on the bus by 2PM to return to Collington. Admission to this museum is free. To view Gertrude’s menu, please visit https://gertrudesbaltimore.com/ BOWIE REGAL THEATER, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 12PM , BOWIE, MD: Sight and Sound Theater in Lancaster, PA presents “MOSES” Live. Tickets are $13.75, and it may be advantageous to purchase them in advance; this show will sell out. We will depart from Security at 12PM. Be back on the bus by 3:30PM to return to Collington. TAKE 5! JAZZ, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, WASHINGTON, DC: We will depart from Security at 3:45PM and return to Collington around 7:45PM. Relax and Take 5! With free, live jazz in the Kogod Courtyard from the U.S. Army Blues Band. Stop by the Courtyard Café for refreshments. BUSBOYS AND POETS, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, HYATTSVILLE, MD: We will depart from Security at 11:30AM. Be back on the bus by 2PM to return to Collington.

SUBSCRIPTION SERIES

ROUNDHOUSE THEATER (@Olney), SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16: Will depart from Security at 12:45PM and return to Collington around 5PM.

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ARENA STAGE, “Turn Me Loose,” WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, WASHINGTON, D.C.: Will depart from Security at 10:45AM and return to Collington around 3:30PM. Have any ideas for a fun and exciting trip? The Trips Committee meets the 1st Tuesday of every month. The next Meeting will be Tuesday, September 4. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE ANNAPOLIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (ASO): FIRST-TIME COLLINGTON TICKET BUYERS: 15% OFF -- Join other Collingtonians by bus to enjoy the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra's 2018-2019 season with highlights like George Gershwin's An American in Paris; Maurice Ravel's Concerto for Piano {Left Hand} Pascal Rogé, soloist on October 6; Charlie Chaplin, The Rink (Projection of film with live period music); Stravinsky, The Song of the Nightingale on November 17; Mozart, Symphony No. 25, March 2, 2019; Beethoven, Symphony No. 9, The United States Naval Academy Glee Club, March 30; and Mozart, Concerto for Piano No. 20, Brian Ganz, piano soloist, on May 4, 2019. Prior to each Saturday night concert, Dr. Rachel Franklin will give a delightful and insightful lecture about the evening's concert program and guest soloist. Her program enhances the knowledge and enjoyment of the entire evening. For tickets, call the ASO box office directly at 410-263-0907 or go online at annapolissymphony.com. When ordering your tickets, if you are a new subscriber, tell the box office you are from Collington for a 15% discount. If you choose a five-concert series, or a FlexPass of four or three concerts, these ticket costs are discounted and are on sale now. The concerts will take place at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts in Annapolis, just 30 minutes away! Questions: Call resident Jeannie Block Bessmer at x7283. Please note that the 15% is only for first-time subscribers for one or more tickets.

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REOPENING OF THE OPPORTUNITIES OUTLET:

The OO Shop will reopen on Monday, August 27th from 2:30 to 4:30 PM. We will resume normal operating hours from that time forward. We look forward to everyone visiting your newly renovated OO Shop and bringing your slightly used belongings to us for resale.

As we are anticipating a large influx of items you have been saving for us, we are forced to schedule your incoming donation times. This is the schedule for dropping off items of clothing, housewares or furniture.

District 1000 August 28th and 30th

District 2000 September 4th and 6th

District 3000 September 11th and 13th

District 4000 September 18th and 20th

District 5000 September 25th and 27th

1st Floor Apartments October 2nd and 4th

2nd Floor Apartments October 9th and 11th

3rd Floor Apartments October 16th and 18th

Creighton, Potomac, Arbor, Chesapeake & Shenandoah may deliver at any time.

All the volunteers have spent many hours planning, packing, storing, sorting clothing, evaluating items, cleaning glass and china, and restocking the new shelving. We ask that you please try to adhere to this drop-off schedule to allow the OO Shop volunteers to resume a smoothly running operation as quickly as possible. Thanks to all the volunteers who have made this possible, and to our residents and staff for your patience and your patronage.

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Courier  14             August 27–September 2, 2018   

Collington’s Strategic Journey 

Here, as well as in other mediums, you will find 

regular  updates  on  our  journey  in 

implementing  our  Strategic  Plan.    Each  week 

there will be an info in this column and in order 

to  further  ensure  our  community  sees  this 

important  information,  we  will  repeat  the 

updates from time to time.   

‐Collington Board Strategic Planning Committee 

 Update on Strategic Plan Implementation – Friday, August 24, 2018 

A part of our strategic  journey includes being good stewards of 

our  resources  in  every  sense  of  the  word…Financial,  Human, 

Environmental, etc.  In support of GOAL THREE:  STEWARD OUR 

RESOURCES  TO  PROVIDE  EXCELLENCE  IN  THE  COLLINGTON 

EXPERIENCE,  we  are  nearing  completion  of  the  LED  light  bulb 

replacement program. 

The RFP Ad Hoc Committee of the Strategic Planning Committee 

met with the   Strategic Planning Committee earlier in the week to 

finalize the process to select an architecture firm to partner with on 

repositioning the health center.  The Board of Directors heard the 

recommendation from the Strategic Planning Committee at the August board 

meeting and one firm has been identified to move forward, pending some 

outstanding feedback from this firm.  The board has agreed to hear the final 

recommendation of the committee prior to the next board meeting. 

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August Birthdays

2nd Michael Lusignan 21st Edward Hedman 4th Dolly Edwards Ben Hutchinson Faith Torsani

Helen Hindinger David Montgomery 23rd Godelieve Bartley

8th Don Lindsay Joseph Hysan 9th Marion Henry David Meade 10th Ken Burton Anna White

24th Pat Johns Tim Sabin

11th Dorothy White Evelyn Wilson 13th Marlene Browne Jim Holmes Marie Rasmussen

25th Franklyn Taylor Mildred Wyckoff 27th Don Singer

14th Maja Keech 28th Dolores Lewis 15th Bud Gardiner Martha Smith 17th James Cassidy 18th Denise Bunting

John Maffay Robert Slawson 30th Carol Edner Frank Thompson

19th Sharon Fettus 31st Lewis Mottley Maralee Paugh

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FLU SEASON BEGINS

SEPTERMBER 1ST.

OUR PHARMACY,

CVS/OMNICARE WILL BE ON CAMPUS TO ADMINISTER THE

FLU VACCINATION TO RESIDENTS ON:

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH 9A – 5P (GAME ROOM)

&

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH, 9A – 5P (AUDITORIUM)

CONSENT FORMS ARE LOCATED AT THE CLINIC AND SHOULD BE RETURNED TO THE CLINIC BY AUGUST 31ST! PLEASE INQUIRE ABOUT THE SHINGLES AND PNEUMONIA VACCINES. HOWEVER, THEY WILL BE OFFERED AT A LATER DATE. (DETAILS TO COME)

 

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Prince George’s Community College Continuing Education – Fall 2018 SAGE Registration Form

COLLINGTON LIFE CARE COMMUNITY

If you are a returning SAGE (or PGCC) student, you only need to fill in the ‘required fields’ marked with an (*).

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Prince George’s Community College Continuing Education – Fall 2018 SAGE Registration Form

COLLINGTON LIFE CARE COMMUNITY

Course Title Specific Focus Instructors Days Times Dates Syn# Check

HES 905 Healthy Living Exercise with Weights Miles, Toni Mon 9-10 am 10/01-01/14 42574 ☐ HES 905 Healthy Living Exercise for Balance Miles, Toni Mon 10-11 am 10/01-01/14 42573 ☐

ART 306 Art Appreciation Architecture Crane, Michael Mon 10 am-12 pm 10/01-01/14 42566 ☐

HES 910 Healthy Living Tai Chi Chang, Chung-Jen Mon 1-3 pm 10/08-01/28 42564 ☐

HES 910 Healthy Living Circuit Training Bush, Dionne Tues 8:30-10:30 am 10/02-01/22 42560 ☐

ART 918 Studio Fine Art: Part I

Mixed Media, all levels Hurley, Arnold Tues 1-3 pm 10/02-01/22 42568 ☐

ART 916 Studio Fine Art: Part II

Mixed Media, all levels Hurley, Arnold Tues 3-4 pm 10/02-01/22 42569 ☐

HES 905 Healthy Living Exercise for Arthritis-mild intensity

Layton, Laura Tues 2-3 pm 10/02-01/22 42570 ☐

HES 905 Healthy Living Exercise for Balance Miles, Toni Wed 9-10 am 10/03-01/23 42577 ☐

HES 905 Healthy Living Exercise with Weights Miles, Toni Wed 10-11 am 10/03-01/23 42575 ☐

HES 910 Healthy Living Tai Chi Chang, Chung-Jen Wed 10 am-12 pm 10/10-01/30 42565 ☐

HES 910 Healthy Living Circuit Training Bush, Dionne Thur 8:30-10:30 am 10/04-01/24 42561 ☐

HIS 378 World History Rome, Greece and Istanbul

Crane, Michael Thur 1-3 pm 10/04-01/24 42567 ☐

HES 905 Healthy Living Exercise for Arthritis, mild intensity

Layton, Laura Thur 2-3 pm 10/04-01/24 42571 ☐

HES 905 Healthy Living Exercise for Balance Bush, Dionne Fri 9-10 am 10/05-01/25 42562 ☐

HES 905 Healthy Living Exercise with Weights Bush, Dionne Fri 10-11 am 10/05-01/25 42563 ☐

ENR 380 Literature Poetry: Romance, Politics, and a Touch of Horror

Link, Jim Fri 10 am-12 pm 10/05-01/25 42572 ☐

SKB 419 Autobiographical Writing

Writing Your Memoirs Smith, Cathy Fri 10 am -12 pm 10/05-01/25 42579 ☐

SKB 419 Autobiographical Writing

Writing Your Memoirs Smith, Cathy Fri 1-3 pm 10/05-01/25 42580 ☐

HES 910 Healthy Living Pilates Shell, Susan M/W/F 11 am -12 pm 10/01-11/30 42576 ☐

HES 905 Healthy Living Pilates Shell, Susan M/W/F 11 am -12 pm 12/03-01/18 42578 ☐

ATH 930 Therapeutic Aquatic Exercise

Faculty T/Th 10-11:30 am 08/28-12/13 42469 ☐

Trimester Registration Fee: $85

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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

Takeout 4:30 PM- 5:00 PM 4:30 PM- 5:00 PM 4:30 PM- 5:00 PM 4:30 PM- 5:00 PM

Dinner 4:30 PM- 7:30 PM 4:30 PM- 7:30 PM 4:30 PM- 7:30 PM 4:30 PM- 7:30 PMMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

27-Aug 28-Aug 29-Aug 30-Aug

Roasted Eggplant Roasted Parsnips

Hibachi VegetablesBalsamic Grilled

Vegetables

Vegetable Pancit Barley Pilaf Wild Rice

Broccoli Rice Stuffed

Pepper

Grilled Chicken

Madeira

Turnip Greens

Sweet Potato Soufflé

(NSA)White Sticky Rice

Cantaloupe Soup

Cole Slaw

Salad Bar

Caesar Salad

Chef Special Chef Special Stir Fry Bar

Collington Dining Service Spring/Summer Weekly Menu

Macaroni Salad

Salad Bar

Smoked Sausage and

Black Eye PeasBeef and Barley

Gazpacho Cherry Bisque Strawberry Cream

Coconut ShrimpFish Filet & Heirloom

Tomatoes

Pork Adobo Zucchini Parmesan Grilled Flank Steak

SO

UP

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Salad Bar Salad Bar

Spicy Peanut Chicken

SA

LA

DS

Grilled Citrus Tuna

House Jello

Vegetarian Chili Hot & Sour

Baby Back Ribs

Grilled Yellow Squash

EN

TR

EE

SS

TA

RC

H &

VE

GE

TA

BL

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Chive and Garlic

Mashed Red Potatoes

Sautéed Napa Cabbage

Steamed Broccoli

Grilled Sweet Potatoes

Mushroom Moussaka

White Corn on the Cob

Beyond Beef Stir Fry

Chef Special

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11:30 AM - 1:30 PM 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM

4:30 PM- 5:00 PM 4:30 PM- 5:00 PM Brunch

4:30 PM- 7:30 PM 4:30 PM- 7:30 PMFriday Saturday Sunday

31-Aug 1-Sep 2-Sep

Roasted Red Potatoes

Lexington Chicken

Chef Special

Hoisin Vegan Meatballs

Millet and Quinoa with

Cashews

Chef Special

Blackened Scallops

Chilled Corn Bisque

Collington Dining Service Spring/Summer Weekly Menu

Salad Bar Salad Bar

Cucumber Salad Apple and Fennel Slaw

Summer Vegetable

SoupWhite Bean Soup

Baked Fish Filet

Omlette and Pancake

Bar

Honey Dew &

Blueberry

Unicorn Fish with

Pineapple Salsa

Grits & Oatmeal

Mushroom and Swiss

Quiche

Almond Berry Spinanch

Salad

Roasted Chicken

Vegetable Fajita

Salad Bar

Carved Ham

Herb Crusted Tomato

Sautéed Asparagus Tips

Mixed Vegetables

Roasted Sweet Potato

Corn Pudding (NSA)

Roasted Artichoke

Hearts

Summer Succotash

Pineapple Dressing

Wild Rice

Mustard Greens

Dessert Menu

Fresh Baked Cookies

Smores Poke Brownie

Key Lime Pie

Caramel Apple

Cheesecake Bar

Sugar Free Chocolate

Cake

Chicken Noodle Soup

Sugar Free Red Velvet

Cake

Sugar Free Strawberry

Mousse

Assorted Ice Cream