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Annapolis Senior Activity Center

119 South Villa Avenue Annapolis, MD 21401

Phone: 410-222-1818 Fax: 410-222-1216 Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND DISABILITIES

“Making Life Better”

November 2019

Inside this issue:

Special Events Pages 2 & 3

Member Profile

Pages 4 & 5

Weekly Classes

Pages 6 & 7

Ongoing Services

Page 7

Trip News Page 8

Menu Page 9

Center Information

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Web Site: www.aacounty.org/departments/aging-and-disabilities/

FALL FUNDRAISERS!

Support our center through our Fall fundraising events! Get your Christmas shopping done and find some great deals!

Fall Flea Market Continues Friday, November 1st, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Fall Jewelry Sale Tuesday, December 3rd, to Thursday, December 12th, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Bake Sale Bakers and donated baked goods will be needed for the Bake Sale on

Tuesday, December 3rd.

Thursday, November 14th, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. LIVING WELL WITH HYPERTENSION This is a free 2 1/2 hour workshop designed for people who have been diagnosed with hypertension and want to better manage their condition. The workshop is highly interactive with lots of activities and handouts. Sign up at the front desk. Thursday, November 14th, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. SHOPPING TRIP: “SUPER” WALMART Sign up begins 11/1/19. Friday, November 15th, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. LEGAL COUNSEL Need some legal advice? Maria Worthington McKenna from Council Baradel will be here to answer any legal questions. Sign up begins 11/1/19. Friday, November 15th, 10:30 a.m. CAKE DECORATING WITH DIANE Join Diane Gilligan as she teaches icing basics including making borders and flowers. Sign up begins 11/1/19. Wednesday, November 20th, 12:30 p.m. DJ BOB JONES Your favorite DJ is back! Listen to some of your favorite tunes that will give you nostalgia.

Friday, November 22nd, 10:30 a.m. VAN TRIP TO CRACKER BARREL Enjoy breakfast or lunch with friends at this restaurant located in Linthicum. Sign up begins 11/1/19. Monday, November 25th, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. AARP SMART DRIVERS COURSE This one day course costs $15.00 for AARP members (bring card) and $20.00 for non-members. Sign up begins 11/1/19. Make checks payable to AARP. Wednesday, November 27th, 12:30 p.m. MUSIC WITH CHILLIE & GRIFF Bates’ own Chillie Barber and Griff Griffin will be performing some of your favorite tunes. Light refreshments will be provided while supplies last. Thursday, November 28th & Friday, November 29th ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTERS WILL BE CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING.

Anyone needing special accommodations must contact Isaac Jones at 410-222-1818 or through Maryland Relay 7-1-1 or by e-mail at [email protected] at least 7 days in advance of the event. All materials available in alternative formats upon request.


Special Events in November Friday, November 1st, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon 2020 TRIP SIGN UP BEGINS Are you interested in joining us on one of our upcoming 2020 trips? This will be the first day that you can sign up for trips. Some trips fill up quick, so don’t miss out! Friday, November 1st, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. FALL FLEA MARKET CONTINUES Come support the center at the semiannual Fall Flea Market. This will be the last day of the flea market. Don’t miss out on some good deals! Monday, November 4th, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. AARP SMART DRIVERS COURSE This one day course costs $15.00 for AARP members (bring card) and $20.00 for non-members. Sign up begins 11/1/19. Make checks payable to AARP. Monday, November 4th, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. TAXI VOUCHER ASSISTANCE An employee from the Department of Aging will be present to help those who need assistance in filling out the taxi voucher application. Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities Taxi Voucher Program offers discounted taxi vouchers to support taxi fares with participating cab companies in Anne Arundel County. In order to qualify, one must be an Anne Arundel County resident, 65 years of age or older or 18 years of age or older with a disability. Each book costs $5.00 and is worth a value of $10.00. Limitations may apply. Wednesday, November 6th, 12:30 p.m. MUSIC WITH JED DUVALL Come and enjoy Jed Duvall as he performs some of the greatest hits from Paul McCartney. Friday, November 8th, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. SHOPPING TRIP: “OLD” WALMART Sign up begins 11/1/19. Monday, November 11th SENIOR CENTERS CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF VETERANS DAY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! Tuesday, November 12 AACC WINTER REGISTRATION BEGINS Stop by the front desk to pick-up/drop-off your registration form. Majority of the Winter classes begin the week of January 6th, 2020. Wednesday, November 13, 12:30 p.m. MUSIC WITH FRANK & TRISH CURRERI Come check out this fun duo as they return to perform some of your favorite hits.


Special Events

ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY

Wednesday, December 18th, from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Annapolis Senior Activity Center

119 South Villa Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401

Menu Includes:

Cost is $15 per person. Sign up now with a $5.00 non-refundable deposit. Full payment is due by December 13th. Space is limited.

Entertainment by Lewis “Mooney” Day and Friends.

Sliced Brisket

Smoked Turkey

Pulled Pork

Crab Balls (2)

Mac-N-Cheese

Green Beans w/ Bacon & Onion

Baked Beans

Cornbread

Assorted Desserts

Iced Tea

Lemonade

CHARITABLE DONATIONS TO ANNAPOLIS SENIORS, INC. (ASI)

If you are looking to make a charitable, tax deductible donation at the end of 2019, please keep Annapolis Seniors Inc. (ASI) in mind. ASI is a nonprofit

organization with the mission of supplementing the county budget for the programs and activities offered at Annapolis Senior Activity Center. ASI allows

the center to serve more members in many more ways.

Thank you & Happy Holidays!

FALL BACK!

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd, 2019. DON’T FORGET TO SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR BEFORE GOING TO BED ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd! THIS IS ALSO A GOOD TIME TO CHANGE THE BATTERIES IN YOUR SMOKE DETECTORS.


The oldest of three siblings, Fabiola Forste was born in Lima, Peru, and spent the first 27 years of her life there. Fabiola had a very happy childhood, surrounded by lots and lots of family from different parts of Peru. Her father was retired from his job in the Marines and her Mom stayed at home to take care of the kids.

Fabiola finished high school at 16 since Peruvian students graduate from high schools after 11 years in the educational system as opposed to the 12 years in the United States.

She needed training to earn money to pay for college, so she decided to attend a two-year, secretarial school. She paid for the first two months of school. After that she was offered a work-study scholarship. She worked as a secretary for the school in return for her tuition.

When she completed her secretarial training at age 18, the school’s director introduced her to a local bank manager who hired her. After the bank she worked at two companies. The latter required her to learn to speak and write English. For two years she worked and learned grammar, spelling and conversational English at an English institute. “That changed my life,” she said.

Now she was ready to attend college and pursue her dream of a career. She passed the test to enter college and began studying business administration. “I would work to 5, and then go to college from 6 to 10:30,” she said. She completed three years of the five-year college curriculum.

Times in Peru were getting difficult. It wasn’t safe to live in Peru anymore. “That was the hardest decision I’ve ever made,” Fabiola said. “I decided to quit my job and take my severance pay to come to America. I left my whole life there for a better life here.”

Fabiola had a friend and an uncle in Virginia. Her uncle helped her get a job in a real estate firm. Her friend got married. At her wedding Fabiola met Eric, who volunteered to help her practice English. That was the good news, but 9/11 happened. “I didn’t expect something like that from America,” Fabiola said. “I took it as a sign that I should go back to Peru.”

However, Eric had another idea. “Let’s get married.” Fabiola decided to take the risk, so nine months after meeting Eric, they were wed. “From 2001 to now …18 years married and 2 beautiful daughters: Camilla (15) and Katey (14).

While improving her English, Fabiola was also building a career. From the real estate firm to a mortgage company, she worked her way up from secretary to loan officer assistant, loan processor, and finally loan officer. She continued to work after her two daughters were born.

One day, she and Eric faced questions often posed by young families: “Why are we always rushing? Is money that important?” The two sat down and talked about their budget, deciding that if they cut daycare and restaurant dinners, one of them could stay home.

In 2008 Fabiola decided being a mother would become her job. Her father also became sick and died in June of that year. Fabiola went to Peru twice to help out.

While Fabiola enjoyed setting up play dates for her daughters, she was also going a little crazy from staying at home, so she began going to the gym. She began taking a Zumba class which was taught by a Peruvian instructor. Her instructor became her mentor, helping her with training and auditions to become a fitness instructor. In 2009 she became certified to teach Zumba and began teaching classes for the department of recreation and parks in Virginia.

A “Not So Senior Moment” By Martha Thorn


“Since then I’ve been teaching 10 years non-stop,” she said. She’s also certified to teach weight training, water aerobics and aerobics.

In 2012 the couple moved from Virginia to Maryland so that Eric could be closer to his mom who lived in Arnold.

As soon as they moved to Maryland Fabiola began teaching one Zumba class at Anne Arundel Community College. In 2013 she was asked to teach one class – an 8:30 aerobics class on Wednesdays – at the Annapolis Senior Activity Center. Since it was her first time teaching seniors, she didn’t know what to expect. She soon learned that if she did dance steps, they would follow her. “They became my inspiration,” she said of the seniors.

Center members range from age 55 to over 100. Fabiola’s students mostly range from age 60 to over 96. “Some of them work out for two to three hours,” she said. “They’re in excellent shape. They may go to the hospital for surgeries, but they come back even stronger. Don’t ever underestimate my seniors.” Now she’s teaching 12 classes – some in Annapolis and some at the Arnold Senior Activity Center.

Fabiola’s parents are now dead, and her uncle retired and moved back to Peru. Fabiola misses her extended family (her paternal grandparents had 12 children and her maternal grandfather had three wives and 20 children), but the seniors serve as surrogates for the aunts and uncles. “They’re like family,” she says.

When she first began exercising, it was for her health. Now it’s become her passion. “It’s like I’m paid to have fun,” she says. She searches for the right music so the seniors can sing along with it. “Some seniors come to class because they’re lonely or their doctors have told them to work out or they’re depressed,” Fabiola says. “Now they’re singing along with the music and having fun.”

Knowing that she’s having such an important impact on their lives, she takes her job very seriously and is committed to doing it right. “I dreamed of being a salsa dancer when I was a little girl,” Fabiola says, “and for a while I did ballroom dancing and danced with a professional dance troupe in competitions, but the shoes and the costumes were very expensive, so I didn’t do it for very long.”

Sometimes she still thinks of those dreams … to be a dancer, to finish college and pursue a career, but then

she thinks, “Who’s going to pay me to have the fun that I do now? I only have this one life. I’ve got to make

the most of it.”

2020 TRIPS!

Friday, November 1st, 10:00 a.m. is the first day you can sign up for 2020 trips at the Annapolis Senior Activity Center. Stop by the trip desk to check out some of the trips that are offered.

Weekly Class Schedule


Codes: © = Community College Course, Registration Required. * = Free Center sponsored course DPAO = Design & Production of Art Objects

Monday Tuesday

Wednesday Thursday

8:30-9:30 Aerobics (Cardiovascular Conditioning) © 9:00-10:30 Beginning French © 9:00-11:00 iPhone Basics © 9:30-10:30 Beg. Gentle Yoga (Integ. Strength/Flex) © 10:00-11:30 Poetry & Creative Writing * 10:00-12:00 Design, Market, Art of Ceramics © 10:00-12:00 DPAO: Painting & Drawing w/Nancy © 10:30-11:30 Aerobics (Functional Conditioning 3) © 10:35-12:30 Intermediate French © 11:15-1:15 iPad Basics © 11:30-12:30 Beg. Tai Chi (Funct. Mobility/Bal.) © 12:30-1:30 Beg. Tai Chi (Funct. Mobility/Bal.) © 12:30-2:30 Design, Market, Art of Ceramics © 1:00-2:30 Conversational French © 1:00-3:00 World of Opera © 1:00-4:00 Yarn Garden Knitting & Crochet * 1:30-2:30 Chair Tai Chi (Adaptive PE) © 1:45-3:45 iPhone Intermediate © 3:00-4:00 Line Dance - Beginning ©

8:30-9:30 Pilates (Core Stability Tech.) w/Colleen © 8:30-9:30 Pilates (Core Stability Tech.) w/Kim © 9:15-12:15 DPAO: Watercolor © 9:30-10:30 Intermed. Tai Chi (Funct. Mobility and Bal.) © 10:00-11:15 Beg. Intermed.Yoga (Integ. Strength/Flex) © (Res.) 10:30-11:30 Adaptive PE (Chair Class) © 10:30-11:30 Spanish-English Exchange * 10:30-12:30 Art Education for Older Adults © 11:30-12:30 Aerobics (Cardiovascular Conditioning) © 11:30-1:30 Beginning Spanish © 12:30-1:30 Pilates (Core Stability Techniques) © 1:00-3:00 Knitting* 1:00-3:00 DPAO: One Stroke Painting © 1:00-3:30 DPAO: Pastels © 1:30-3:00 Sherlock Holmes © 1:30-3:00 Intermediate Line Dancing © 3:05-4:00 Open Table Tennis *

8:30-9:30 Aerobics (Cardiovascular Conditioning) © 9:15-12:15 DPAO: Painting 9:30-10:30 Beg. Gentle Yoga (Integ. Strength/Flex.) © 10:00-10:45 Keep Your Mind Alert I * 10:00-11:30 Contemporary Economics © 10:00-11:30 Jewelry Making Club * 10:30-11:30 Aerobics (Functional Conditioning 3) © 10:30-12:00 Smartphone Photography © 10:45-11:30 Keep Your Mind Alert II * 11:30-12:30 Beginning Tai Chi ( Funct. Mobility/Bal.) © 11:45-3:00 Party Bridge * 12:30-1:30 Beginning Tai Chi (Funct. Mobility/Bal.) © 1:00-3:00 Foundations of Genealogy Research © 1:30-2:30 In Sickness & Health: How Does My Body Work? © 1:30-2:45 Intermediate Yoga © 2:50-4:00 Open Table Tennis *

8:30-9:30 Pilates (Core Stability Tech.) w/Colleen © 8:30-9:30 Pilates (Core Stability Tech.) w/Kim © 9:30-10:30 Intermed. Tai Chi (Funct. Mobility and Bal.) © 9:30-11:30 DPAO: Mixed Media Art © 10:00-11:15 Beg. Intermed.Yoga (Integ. Strength/Flex) © (Res.) 10:00-12:00 Sewing Class * 10:30-11:30 Adaptive PE (Chair Class) © 10:30-11:30 Spanish-English Exchange * 10:30-12:00 Intro to Oceanography © 10:30-12:30 Music & Arts © 11:30-12:30 Aerobics (Cardiovascular Conditioning) © 11:30-3:30 Duplicate Bridge * 12:30-1:30 Pilates (Core Stability Techniques) © 1:00-2:30 BINGO * 1:00-3:00 Autobiographical Writing for Seniors © 1:00-3:00 Current Issues w/Steve Cohen © 1:00-3:00 Masterpieces of Symphonic Music © 1:00-3:30 DPAO: Print Making © 1:30-2:30 Drums Alive (Functional Cond. II) © 2:35-4:00 Open Table Tennis *


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SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT 8:30-9:30 Aerobics (Cardio. Conditioning) © 9:15-12:15 DPAO: Painting © 9:30-10:30 Chair Exercise* 10:00-12:00 How to Read a Poem © 10:00-12:00 Russian Literature © 10:00-12:00 World of Jazz * 10:30-11:30 Aerobics (Funct. Conditioning 3) © 11:30-12:30 Cardiovascular Conditioning © 12:30-1:30 Weight Training for Older Adults © 1:00-3:00 Art Co-Op * 1:00-3:00 Scrabble Group * 1:30-2:30 Chair Tai Chi (Adaptive PE) © 1:30-3:30 Shakespeare and the Crown: Henry IV © 2:35-4:00 Open Table Tennis *

Ongoing Programs at the Center

Information and Assistance: Specialists from the Department of Aging and Disabilities Information and Assistance are available to provide information about the available resources to seniors through the county. Call 410-222-4257 or visit them on the second floor of 2666 Riva Road in Annapolis.

State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) SHIP provides health insurance assistance and information to Medicare-eligible persons and their families. Call 410-222-4257 to schedule an appointment with a SHIP counselor.

Senior Center Plus: This program is currently offered on Wednesdays and provides specialized activities to frail adults. Participants receive staff support to help them participate independently at the center. For information, call 410-222-4464.

Annapolis Seniors, Inc. (ASI) The ASI Board will not be meeting in the month of November.

Mini Massages: Relax your muscles with the magic hands of Bonnie Pavlak on Tuesday, November 19th, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon (sign up that morning).

Cake Decorating with Diane: Have fun in this free, hands-on workshop where all the materials are supplied and go home with your own decorated creation. Diane will be here Friday, November 15th, at 10:30 a.m. Sign up begins November 1st.

Membership is FREE. The center is open to seniors 55 years of age and older. Your card allows participation at any of the seven senior centers in the county.

Anne Arundel Community College Classes - Registration occurs 4 times per year: Dates will be announced. Most classes run for 10 weeks. There is an administrative fee of $80 for seniors age 60 and over. For ages 55 to 60, the cost is $40 per class plus an $80 administrative fee.

Nutrition Program - A balanced, nutritious meal is served Monday-Friday at 12 noon. Reservations are required. Please call 410-222-1003 for further information. The menu is included in this newsletter on page 9.

Transportation Program provides transportation to senior centers, nutrition sites, medical appointments and other purposes. Please call 410-222-0022, 410-222-0225, or 410-222-7440 for information and scheduling.

Fitness Orientations

Please check at the front desk for upcoming fitness orientation dates. Fitness orientation is mandatory for anyone who would like to use the weight

room at the center.

Donations for supplies

and equipment costs are appreciated!


Trips & Adventures

When signing up for trips please bring: Your membership key tag The names and phone numbers of your two emergency contacts Your deposit

Plan early so you do not miss out on a fabulous trip!

PLEASE MAKE A NOTE OF TRIP DESK HOURS:

MONDAY - FRIDAY 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Rosie Cavin from Best Connections and Jerard Welch from Collette will be doing a presentation on the above Iceland trip on Tuesday, November 12th, at 10:00 a.m.


1) Pork Loin w/Gravy

Mashed Spiced Yams Green Peas

WW Roll w/Marg Applesauce

Cranberry Juice Milk

4) Beef Tamale Stew Roasted Diced Pota-

toes Hot Spiced Fruit

Mixed Green Salad w/Dressing

Cornbread Muffin w/Marg


5) Baked Chicken Leg

w/Honey Balsamic Sauce

Braised Lentils Mixed Vegetables WW Bread w/Marg

Tropical Fruit Apple Juice

Milk

6) Breaded Pollock Potato Wedges

Broccoli WW Hamburger Bun

Tartar Sauce Fresh Fruit

Fruit Punch Juice Milk

7) Teriyaki Meatballs Confetti Rice

Sliced Carrots Dinner Roll w/Marg Pineapple Tidbits

Orange Juice Milk

SOUP: Corn Chowder

8) Beef Hot Dog Corn Casserole

Pear Cobbler Coleslaw

WW Hot Dog Bun Ketchup & Mustard


11) CLOSED

12) Sliced Roast Beef

w/Gravy Garlic Whipped

Potatoes Glazed Carrots Dinner Roll w/

Marg Tropical Fruit

Fruit Punch & Milk

13) BBQ Pork Riblet Baked Beans

Hot Glazed Peaches Coleslaw

WW Hamburger Bun Apple Juice

Milk

14) Creamy Paprika Chicken

Buttered Bow Tie Pasta

Ratatouille WW Bread w/Marg

Fresh Fruit Cranberry Juice

Milk

15) Beef Chili w/Beans

Brown Rice Broccoli

Saltine Crackers Spiced Apples Orange Juice

Milk

18) Swedish Meatballs

WG Herbed Penne Sliced Carrots

WW Bread w/Marg Fresh Fruit


19) Potato Crusted Fish

Macaroni & Cheese

Herbed Green Beans

Dinner Roll w/Marg

Tartar Sauce Sliced Peaches Orange Juice

Milk

20) Honey BBQ Chicken Leg Baked Beans

Cabbage WW Bread w/Marg

Tropical Fruit Apple Juice

Milk

21) Beef Ziti Bake Kale

Hot Spiced Fruit Italian Bread w/Marg

Fruit Punch Juice Milk

22) Sliced Turkey w/Brown Gravy

Whipped Potatoes Broccoli

Biscuit w/Marg Pineapple Tidbits

Apple Juice Milk

SOUP: Minestrone

Soup

25) Creamy Tikka Chicken

Parslied Rice Garlic Parmesan Cau-

liflower Naan Bread w/Marg Mandarin Oranges

Apple Juice Milk

26) Seafood Creole Brown Rice

Stewed Okra Biscuit w/Marg

Fresh Fruit Cranberry Juice

Milk

27) Sliced Turkey w/Gravy

Bread Dressing Whipped Potatoes

French Green Beans Ambrosia Salad Cranberry Sauce Sweet Potato Pie Cranberry Juice

Milk

28) CLOSED

29) CLOSED

Anne Arundel County November 2019 Congregate Hot Lunch Menu

Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

ALL MEAL CANCELLATIONS MUST BE IN NO LATER THAN 12:30 P.M. THE DAY PRIOR. MENU ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

COLD MENU IS AVAILABLE AT NUTRITION DESK. PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY TOWARDS THE $4.25 COST OF EACH MEAL

PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 60 MUST PAY FULL PRICE FOR THEIR MEAL


Products and Services advertised in this publication are not endorsed or guaranteed by the Annapolis Senior Activity Center, A.A. County Department of Aging & Disabilities, Friends of Arundel Seniors (FOAS), or FATA, Inc.

Senior Center Staff:

Isaac Jones Jr., Director Mary Crowner-Taylor, Senior Center Associate Terry Nolan, Senior Center Plus Estela Reyes, Custodian Greta Wilson, Nutrition Site Aide

Van Driver: Robert Howard

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday

8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Phone Numbers:

Senior Center ................. 410-222-1818 Fax ................................. 410-222-1216 Nutrition ........................ 410-222-1003 Trip Desk………………410-222-1845 Dept. of Aging and Disabilities ..................... 410-222-4464 Transportation ................ 410-222-0022 Cpl. Megan Ott .............. 410-222-2447

E-Mail: [email protected]

Department of Aging & Disabilities

www.aacounty.org/departments/aging-and-disabilities/

Department of Aging & Disabilities Annapolis Senior Activity Center 119 South Villa Avenue Annapolis, MD 21401

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