MonthlyA PUBLICATION OF COLUMBIA ASSOCIATIONCAMAY 2012

C A M O N T H LY 1

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camps; learn about the

Columbia outdoor pools; get

information on CA’s programs

for mature adults; learn how

to prevent skin cancer; get

the details on this year’s

Columbia Home Tour;

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2 CA Offers Programs forMature Adults in Columbia

3 Columbia Pools Opening

8 Be a Part of YourCommunity Events

By Aria White

CA Has Growna New LogoIncase you haven’t heard, the Columbia Association (CA) debuted its new logo

last month. The previous logo with the People Tree symbol was great, but it was

time for something new. (But don’t worry, the actual physical People Tree

sculpture isn’t going anywhere!)

You might be asking yourself, “Why change the

logo now?” Well, for starters, CA doesn’t own

the People Tree image and, practically speaking,

2 more waysyou’ll see

the new logo

it would be better if we used a logo that we owned. We also wantedto develop a logo that could be easily adapted for a variety of usesand would accurately reflect the values of the organization.Themarketing department at CA and Redhead Companies, a marketingcommunications company located in Ellicott City, workedcollaboratively to create the new CA logo. Throughout the process,it was important to CA that the logo be fresh and exciting while stillembodying the vision upon which Columbia was founded.

The new logo represents our past, present and future. It’s anew, evolved tree that features blue and green people with open armsconnected to one another in a blue and green treetop shape. It’s

designed to be flexible, and there is a family of logos with differentversions to accommodate various uses. One version features the fulltree with the words “Columbia Association” spelled out, whileanother features just the “treetop.” Some versions also abbreviateColumbia Association to just CA.

As you’ve probably noticed, the Columbia Association hasnumerous facilities and places where the logo can be seen.And as you probably can imagine, it’s going to take some time to getthe new logo in place on all of the trucks, equipment, buildingsignage, membership cards, uniforms and all that. It is our hopethat, as we continue to look toward the future, we can continueto exceed the expectations of the Columbia community withinnovative thinking and exceptional services and products.The new CA logo is just one of the ways we’re defining the CA brandto reflect our mission to improve the quality of life for the people wholive, work or play in Columbia.

To learn more about the new CA logo, visit bit.ly/CAnewlogo.

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It’s no secret that the Columbia Association (CA) offers a plethora of facilities and programs for the

people who live, work and play in Columbia. While CA offers something for everyone, May is Older

Americans Month, and this month we want to let you all know about some of the programs and

activities that CA offers to attract mature adults. CA is also offering a special 10 percent discount on

memberships for residents ages 65 and older, beginning on May 1.

Programs in Columbia for

MatureAdultsBy Aria White

Fitness ProgramsThe When If Not Now program is an eight-week exercise program for mature adults.The program provides participants with ahands-on introduction to living healthierthrough exercise. Each participant is pairedwith a coach who guides that personthrough CA’s fitness classes and the exerciseequipment at each CA facility. Learn moreby calling 410-730-1801.

There are quite a few group fitnessclasses offered at CA fitness facilitiesthat are primarily attended by matureadults, including aqua arthritis; deepwater fitness; basic aerobics; aquafitness; women, weights and osteo -porosis; arthritis exercise; and more.You can read a description of the fitnessclasses offered at each facility atColumbiaAssociation.org. CA also offers a92-degree, 1,500-square-foot hot-watertherapy pool at the Columbia Athletic Club.

And for those of you interested inswimming outside, CA has five outdoorpools with beach entries to make enteringthe pool easier.

CA’s golf clubs and tennis clubs alsooffer a number of senior leagues formembers to participate in. And ifswimming is your sport of choice, seniorswim times are held at the Columbia SwimCenter on Mondays and Wednesdays, from2-3pm all year. Educational OpportunitiesThe Columbia Archives frequently offersseniors living in retirement and “over 55”housing facilities talks and tours thateducate residents on the history ofColumbia. (Learn about this year’sWalkAlong tours on page 3.) Learn moreabout Archives activities by visitingColumbiaArchives.org.

The Columbia Community Exchange(CCE) was started five years ago as part of

the CA Board strategic initiative to assistolder adults maintain their homes and keepthem in compliance with the CA covenants.The CCE is a community-based time-banking program that gives neighbors theopportunity to help other neighborsthrough the mutual exchange of everydayservices. For more information aboutColumbia Community Exchange, pleasee-mail CommunityExchange@ColumbiaAssociation.com.

The Columbia Art Center also servesolder residents by offering a monthlycraft project that is completed byparticipants at the Longwood SeniorCenter. The Salon Series monthlypresentation by artists, musicians, poets,actors and other local specialists is also well-attended by seniors in Columbia. And if youlike to create works of art, the Art Centeralso offers watercolor and ceramics classesthat have been a favorite among mature

adults in the community. Learn about otheropportunities at Columbia Art Center atColumbiaArtCenter.org.TransportationCA offers a free events shuttle for individualsover age 60. The shuttle offers curb-to-curbevening and weekend transportation to culturalevents in Howard County for groups of fouror more. To request a ride, call 410-715-3087.

The Volunteer Center Serving HowardCounty also partners with Neighbor Ride toprovide discounted rates for seniors usingNeighbor Ride to travel to and fromvolunteer opportunities in Howard County.You can learn more about the program atVolunteerHoward.org.Senior Advisory CommitteeThe CA Senior Advisory Committee focuseson advising CA on the needs, interests andconcerns of Columbia’s senior residents. Toget involved or learn more about thecommittee, call 410-715-3161.

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By Kelly Cooper

Phone Closed LastDay Day

OutdoorPool

Listings

Aquatics Office9450 Gerwig Lane • Columbia, MD 21046PHONE 410-312-6332 • FAX 410-312-6320EMAIL Aquatics@ColumbiaAssociation.com*Special provisions for handicap access. Call 410-312-6332for information. Visit ColumbiaPools.org

1Discounted daily admission with Columbia Card for CA Residents.

Columbia Pools:2.0(12) Style

Bryant Woods BW 410-730-5326 Tue Aug 12

Clary’s Forest* CF 410-964-0805 Mon Aug 26

Clemens Crossing CC 410-997-4214 Tue Sep 3

Dasher Green* DG 410-381-1461 Tue Aug 26

Dickinson* DI 410-381-3080 Thu Sep 3

Dorsey Hall* DH 410-461-1481 ––– Sep 3

Faulkner Ridge1 FR 410-730-5292 Wed Aug 26

Hawthorn* HA 410-730-0943 Wed Aug 12

Hobbit’s Glen HG 410-730-6770 Wed Aug 12

Hopewell HW 410-381-1460 Wed Sep 3

Huntington* HU 301-490-3310 Mon Aug 26

Jeffers Hill1 JH 410-730-1220 Thu Aug 26

Kendall Ridge* KR 410-715-3074 Tue Sep 3

Locust Park LP 410-730-5621 Fri Aug 12

Longfellow LF 410-730-4978 Mon Aug 26

MacGill’s Common1 MC 410-730-5995 Tue Aug 12

Phelps Luck PL 410-730-5765 Wed Aug 12

River Hill* RH 410-531-0191 ––– Sep 3

Running Brook1 RB 410-730-5293 Thu Aug 26

Stevens Forest SF 410-730-5452 Mon Sep 16

Swansfield SW 410-730-3180 Thu Sep 16

Talbott Spring1 TS 410-730-5421 Wed Aug 12

Thunderhill TH 410-730-5563 Tue Sep 3

DAILY ADMISSION RATES*

CA MEMBERS: Free CA RESIDENT NON-MBRS:At all outdoor pools – $8 Adult • $5 Child (15 & under).CA Residents must show Resident ID card to be admitted to facilities.Non-CA Residents are invited to become members.Otherwise, admission is restricted.

If you think you’ve swum, splashed and dived intoeverything Columbia’s pools have to offer, youthought wrong. The Columbia Association

(CA) Aquatics Department works year-round to keep ourpools accessible, safe and, well, FUN! Here’s what youshould know about Columbia pools this summer.

Increasing AccessibilityThe more, the merrier. We’re working to increase

accessibility to aquatics programs and facilities. With theirColumbia Card, residents living on CA-assessed propertywill receive discounted daily admission rates toFaulkner Ridge, Jeffers Hill, MacGill’s Common,Running Brook and Talbott Springs pools. Admissionstake a dive to $4 and $2 for adults and children, respectively.

Plus, on the second Sunday of each month, you can getfree admission to ANY of CA’s outdoor pools as partof our Second Sunday Swim program. CA is also offeringa new, year-round swimming membership that willinclude access to all CA outdoor pools, plus the indoorColumbia Swim Center. To learn more, please call 410-730-1801.

Ensuring Safe WatersThis summer, CA is expanding the Columbia Swims

swim lesson program. For $2 per lesson, children andadults can learn basic strokes and water safety. The

program will be offered at Faulkner Ridge and TalbottSprings pools.

Thinking Outside ‘Your Pool’There are many ways to have fun at the pool this

summer. Youth who are able to swim at least one lengthof the pool can participate in the ColumbiaNeighborhood Swim League, a great opportunity tomake friends, bond with neighbors and work on swimstrokes. Visit CNSLswimming.org for more information.Kids also can swim, bike and run in a practice triathlon inthe popular Kids Triathlon on Sunday, July 22. Registeronline at Active.com (ID: 2017556).

And just when you think kids get to have all the fun,CA offers at least one outdoor aqua group fitnessclass every day at either Hobbit’s Glen or Locust Parkpools. Moreover, those adults who want to take on theultimate summer challenge can ride their bikes andswim a lap at all 23 outdoor pools as part of the Pedal& Paddle event, on Sunday, July 17. Proceeds willbenefit the Ulman Cancer Fund. Register online atActive.com.

These are just a few of the ways to enjoy our pools thissummer when they open on Memorial Day weekend.How do you enjoy them? Let us know atFacebook.com/CA.Aquatics or Twitter.com/Columbia_Pools.(P.S. These are also great places to keep connected with poolevents, closings and news!)

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where kidswanttobe!2012

CAcamps

SUMMER

FUNwith CA Camps! Columbia Association (CA) has been offering

summer camps since the 1970s and this year, there are more than 20 different camps being offered for kids in Pre-K through high school.We provide a safe and fun environment for kids to learn, grow and just be kids!

CAMPBasics

• Dates of Registration January17-End of Summer if space is still available.

• Dates of Camp Season: June 18-August 14• Number of Campers on Average Each Summer: 2,000+• Number of Camps Offered Each Summer:

More than 20 different specialty camps are offered each year.• Camper/Counselor Ratio: Pre-K-1:6, Elementary-High School 1:10• Typical Camp Day: Camp Day Runs 7.5 hours (9am-3:30pm).

Extended Hours offered from 7-9am and 3:30-6pm.

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Columbia Association (CA) has been offering summer camps since the 1970s and this year, there are more than 20 different camps being offered for kids in Pre-K through high school.We provide a safe and fun environment for kids to learn, grow and just be kids!

CAMPBasics

• Dates of Registration January17-End of Summer if space is still available.

• Dates of Camp Season: June 18-August 14• Number of Campers on Average Each Summer: 2,000+• Number of Camps Offered Each Summer:

More than 20 different specialty camps are offered each year.• Camper/Counselor Ratio: Pre-K-1:6, Elementary-High School 1:10• Typical Camp Day: Camp Day Runs 7.5 hours (9am-3:30pm).

Extended Hours offered from 7-9am and 3:30-6pm.

didyouknow?• Most Popular Camp

Nature Camp (it’s been the most popular camp since CA Camps began!) Camper enrollment is capped at 100 per 2-week session.

• Most Common Item Forgottenby a CamperWater bottle! (To help solve that problem, this year we are providing an eco-friendly water bottle to each camper. The bottles are BPA-free and biodegradable.)

• Most Essential Item NeededWhen Attending a CA CampWater to stay hydrated! Also a bathingsuit and towel for pool time.

• Average Camp Cost$200 per week. Some are more or lessdepending on what is offered at that camp.

• Average Age of a Camper8 years old, but we offer camps forchildren from 3.5 to 16 years old.

• Repeat Customers On average about 80% of campers return year after year until they are too old to attend. Many of our employees were once campers!

Columbia Association Camps Open HouseSat, May 19,11am-2pm • Wilde Lake Park, 10027 Hyla Brook RdParents/guardians are invited to meet camp program directors and askany questions they may have. Enjoy entertainment, light refreshments and special drawings. Visit ColumbiaCamps.org for more information.*

• CA Camps are accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) everyyear, which means wecomply with several hundred standards.

!

We’re the

best!• Three of our team members were awarded the National Service Award from ACA for their outstanding work with camps.

• Over the past few years we’ve continuously been named the “Best Camp” by Howard Magazine.

The 2012 Biggest Winner was CA’s Director of the Columbia Art

Center, Elizabeth (Liz) Henzey. Liz lost a total of 12.4 percent of her

body weight throughout the contest. “Participating in CA’s Biggest

Winner program has been the most rewarding journey! I started the

year feeling sluggish and out of shape. This program ignited my

motivation to want to get healthy and feel better,” says Henzey.

The winning Biggest Winner team this year was Team Black, which was made up of Liz Henzey, Trudy Babchak (also an employee of

Columbia Art Center), Barbara Seely and Sam Fisher, with Shirley Callis as their personal trainer. Team Black lost a total of 9.1 percent of

their body weight. The Bod Pod Challenge winner was Eileen Skidmore. Eileen lost a very impressive 14.8 percent of her body fat, meaning

she increased lean tissue and decreased her body fat.Congratulations to all of this year’s Biggest Winner participants, and keep up all the good work! If you are interested in personal training

with CA, visit ColumbiaFitness.org/PersonalTraining.

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By Erin McPhail

CONNECTINGCOLUMBIA

COLUMBIACONNECTING Wednesday, May 237-9pmThe Other Barn(5851 Robert Oliver Place)

The Toole Design Group will present draft recommendations for theConnecting Columbia Active Transportation Action Agenda. The meeting is open to the public.For more information, please go to connecting-columbia-preliminary-recommendations.eventbrite.com.

Draft Recommendations Public Meeting

Elizabeth Henzey2012 Biggest Winner

This Year’sBIGGESTWINNERLost Big!

The 2012 season of the Columbia Association’s (CA) eight-weekBiggest Winner contest was the biggest and most successful oneto date. This year, there were 19 teams with a total of 73

participants who lost a cumulative 580 pounds! There were threedifferent winners: one Biggest Winner, one Biggest Winner team andone Bod Pod Challenge winner.

Columbia Association’s New Customer Service System

CA’snew customer service software system goes

“live” on Monday, May 7. The system, Spectrum

NG, hosted by CSI, will enhance the speed of entry into CA’s

facilities and will enhance the speed of pro shop, snack bar

and other transactions. Within the next few months, the system

will make it possible for members to get new membership cards

at any CA membership facility and everyone will be able to

register and pay for classes and other programs online. We’re

excited about these enhance ments. Thanks for your patience as

we make this transition!

C A M O N T H LY 7

CA Partners With Howard County HealthDepartment for Emergency Preparedness Exercise

CA’s Weatherbug© Helps Track Weather Patterns

Explore Columbia Houses on theAnnual Columbia Home Tour

By Mary Weeks How many times have you driven past a beautiful homeand said to yourself, “I wonder what the inside of that house looks like?” Well,here’s your chance to take a peek into some of Columbia’s beautiful homes. Thethird annual Columbia Home Tour, sponsored by the Villages of Columbiaand Columbia Archives, will take place on Sunday, June 3, from 11am-5pm.

The tour features five unique homes located in the villages of Oakland Mills,Kings Contrivance, River Hill and Wilde Lake. A tour guidebook and map

will be provided to participants on this self-guided tour. Stop by Claret Hall, located in the village ofRiver Hill, from 1-4pm for a reception with refreshments and to see displays by Columbia Archives andlocal nonprofit Bridges to Housing Stability.

The tour’s chair, Carol Hoblemann, says, “The Columbia Home Tour was created to be a fun,community activity for people to enjoy and to showcase Columbia’s homes. We strive each year tochoose a charity that helps Howard County residents with housing.” The proceeds from this year’stour will benefit Bridges to Housing Stability, a nonprofit organization committed to preventinghomelessness in Howard County.

Tickets for the 2012 Columbia Home Tour can be purchased in advance for $20 at any of the tenColumbia village community associations. Tickets can also be purchased the day of the event for $25at Claret Hall. To learn more about the 2012 Columbia Home Tour, visit ColumbiaHomeTour.org.

The Columbia Association (CA) has partnered with the Howard County HealthDepartment and a number of Howard County government departments to hold anemergency preparedness exercise. The county asked CA for assistance infinding a suitable location for the mass dispensing emergency preparednessexercise, which will take place on Wednesday, May 9. CA was able to provide thecounty with background information on various neighborhoods and locationsaround Columbia, and the county ultimately chose the Clemens Crossingneighborhood for the exercise. During the exercise, CA will be providing space inthe Clemens Crossing Pool parking lot for the county to station its mobile commandand communications vehicle.

In support of CA’s ongoing commitment to relational sustainability, CA also hashelped to provide communications support to spread the word about the exerciseto the community. For more information about the project, go to hchealth.org orcontact Health Department Public Information Officer Lisa M. de Hernandez byphone at 410-313-6353 or by e-mail at askhealth@howardcountymd.gov.

The Columbia Association’s (CA) Open Space Management Division (OSM) recentlyinstalled a Weatherbug© weather monitoring station at the OSM facility, located onGerwig Lane. The station collects a variety of information such as temperature, windspeed and direction, humidity, rain amount, lightning detection and barometric pressure.

The weather station will help with daily operations; collect data relevant to CA’s watershedefforts; and provide current weather information to CA team members, residents and/ormembers at CA-sponsored activities regarding weather-related concerns.

The system can be viewed online at tinyurl.com/ColumbiaAssociation-weather or onyour mobile device by downloading the freeWeatherbug© app and selecting the ColumbiaAssociation location.

The Howard County Health Department is conducting anEmergency Preparedness Mass Dispensing Exercise in Clemens Crossing neighborhood onMay 9.

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The Howard County Health Department is conducting anEmergency Preparedness Mass Dispensing Exercise in Clemens Crossing neighborhood onMay 9.

This is a test.This is onlya test.

The Howard County Health Department is conducting anEmergency Preparedness Mass Dispensing Exercise in Clemens Crossing neighborhood onMay 9.

This is a test.This is onlya test.

The Howard County Health Department is conducting anEmergency Preparedness Mass Dispensing Exercise in Clemens Crossing neighborhood onMay 9.

This is a test.This is onlya test.

The Howard County Health Department is conducting anEmergency Preparedness Mass Dispensing Exercise in Clemens Crossing neighborhood onMay 9.

This is a test.This is onlya test.

LakefrontWednesdaysWednesdays • May and June • 12-2pmEnjoy free concerts on your lunch break onWednesdays in May and June at the Downtown Columbia Lakefront!Information: ColumbiaAssociation.org/Events

DISCOVER THE HISTORY & HEART OF COLUMBIAWalkAl ng

There is history all around you — you just have to know where to look!

Saturday, May 12 •10am Join the Columbia Archives on one of three WalkAlongsto get to know some of Columbia’s hidden treasures.

TOUR 1 will explore Oakland Mills,TOUR 2 will venture into Wilde Lake andTOUR 3 will travel through Town Center.

The tours are free but registration is required and capped at 30 people per tour.Information/registration: walkalong.eventbrite.com.

Connect with the Columbia Archives on Facebook at facebook.com/ColumbiaArchives!

May Follow @Columbia_Events on Twitter to learnabout more great events happening in Columbia!

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

BeAPartOf It!Master Gardeners’Container GardeningWednesday, May 2 • 7:30-9pmHawthorn Center.Information: 410-730-7327.

Bernice Kish Galleryat Slayton House“In Tandem” Art ExhibitThursday, May 3 throughSaturday, May 26 • Hours vary Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House.Information:cjblack@ColumbiaVillages.org.

Family BingoFriday, May 4 • 7-8:30pm The Other Barn.Information: 410-730-4610.

Community Yard SaleSaturday, May 5 • 8am-3pm Owen Brown Community Center.Information: 410-381-0202.

Movie NightSaturday, May 5 • 6-9pmSupreme Sports Club KidSpace.Information: 410-381-7559.

Toy TimeTuesday, May 8 • 9-11am 6800 Cradlerock Way. Information:obevents@ColumbiaVillages.org.

CA Board MeetingThursday, May 10 • 7:30pmCA Headquarters. For updated datesand times, please visitColumbiaAssociation.org.

Annual FacultyStudent ExhibitionThursday, May 10 throughFriday, May 25 Reception & Pot Luck Dinner:Tuesday, May 15 • 5:30-8pmColumbia Art Center.Information: 410-730-0075.

Composting SeminarThursday, May 10 • 7pm Kahler Hall. Information: 410-730-0770.

WalkAlongSaturday, May 12 • 10amTown Center Lakefront. Information:walkalong.eventbrite.com.

Movie NightSaturday, May 12 • 6-9pmColumbia Athletic Club.Information: 410-730-6755.

Red Ribbon Yard SaleSaturday, May 12 • 8am-noon Village of Harper’s Choice.Information: 410-730-0770.

Long Reach VillageBoard MeetingTuesday, May 15 • 7:30pm Stonehouse.Information: 410-730-8113.

1001 Worms:A Master GardenerProgram for Kids(Grades K–5)Wednesday, May 16 • 6:30pmThe Other Barn.Information: 410-730-4610.

School’s Out Artsy Fun DayFriday, May 18 • 9am-5pmColumbia Art Center. Information: 410-730-0075.

Owen BrownCommunity CarnivalSaturday, May 19 • 1-5pm6700 Cradlerock Way.Information: 410-381-0202.

Mini-Workshop Series I:Tea Time with Joe VitekSaturday, May 19 • 10am-2pmColumbia Art Center. Pre-registration isrequired. Information: 410-730-0075.

Flea MarketSunday, May 20 • 10am-1pm River Hill Village Center parking lot.Information: VillageofRiverHill.org.

Salon Series:Open Mic Poetry NightMonday, May 21 • 7pmColumbia Art Center.Information: 410-730-0075.

Connecting ColumbiaPreliminaryRecommendations Public MeetingWednesday, May 23 • 7-9pmThe Other Barn. Information:connecting-columbia-preliminary-recommendations.eventbrite.com

Owen BrownResident ArchitecturalCommittee MeetingWednesday, May 23 • 7:30pm Owen Brown Community Center.Information: 410-381-0202.

CA Board MeetingThursday, May 24 • 7:30pmCA Headquarters.For updated dates and times,please visit ColumbiaAssociation.org.

Oakland NightsMusic SeriesFeaturing Joseph IsaacsFriday, May 25 • 7:30-9pmHistoric Oakland Manor.Information: 410-730-4744.

Afternoon TeaThursday, May 31 • 4:30-6pmHistoric Oakland Manor.Information: 410-730-4744.

Have a question or comment? E-mailCAmonthly@ColumbiaAssociation.org.