ca monthly july 2016
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CA Monthly's July issue features activities for older adults.TRANSCRIPT
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C A M O N T H LY 1
MonthlyA PUBLICATION OF COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION JULY2016CA
Elizabeth “Libby”Handy swims atSupreme SportsClub severaldays a week.
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By Tripp Laino
Columbia Association’sbevy of facilities and classes
mean you can find the perfectfit for you — no matter what you
like or how old you are.Elizabeth “Libby” Handy, 58,
a CA member for the last three years, has been swimming for her entire life. She’s
a frequent guest at Supreme Sports Club and said she loves the staff and the pool there.“They keep it cool, it’s always clean and there’s
always lanes available,” she said. “It’s very well-run. The people are very nice; the people who work there,
the members — everyone is very friendly.”Handy said she frequently uses the hot sauna available
in the locker room, which helps with her arthritis, and likes that the pool isn’t too warm, which helps for swimming long
distance (she swims about 21⁄2 miles during her workouts and said pools that are too warm make it hard to swim for distance).
(See Life, page 3)
Fit for life
Photo by Rich Riggins
CA offers classes and activities for residents of any age
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BoardRecapCA
At Columbia Association’s (CA) Board of Directorswork session held June 9, CA’s Board discussedreports from the facilities assessment survey andthe five-year capital improvement plan.
CA’s Board of Directors was scheduled to meet again on June 23, after CA Monthly went to press.CA’s Board typically holds a work session on the second
Thursday of each month and a meeting on the fourthThursday. The next Board meeting is scheduled for July 21.For more information, please go to
ColumbiaAssociation.org.
Grassroots is a Columbia-based multi-service crisis intervention center startedby college students in 1969 as a hotline toserve fellow students during a period of
tragic drug overdoses by young people. Over theyears, Grassroots has evolved to include multiple crisis intervention services requiring a professionalstaff and broader government and communitysupport. It is Howard County’s only 24/7 crisisintervention center and shelter for the homeless.Today, Grassroots houses families and individuals in the
51-bed shelter on Freetown Road in Columbia, whereover the course of the year about 150 people will reside while more stable livingarrangements are sought for them. Another 100 people, half of them children, willspend time in the emergency shelter program in area motels when Grassroots is full andother accommodations aren’t immediately available. During the winter months, around80 people will spend their nights at area faith communities as part of the Cold WeatherShelter we operate with outstanding volunteer assistance by faith community members.The 24-hour crisis intervention services Grassroots provides include walk-in crisis
counseling, suicide prevention, outreach and education. Grassroots professionals met face-to-face with over 1,800 people and handled over 26,000 hotline calls last year. Wealso operate the Mobile Crisis Team, which responds to community emergencies such astraumatic death events, intense family conflict, psychiatric emergencies and risk of suicide.There were 825 responses last year. Another 904 people received services at theGrassroots Day Resource Center, where the chronically homeless often begin the process of reentering society.Grassroots is there when our friends and neighbors need help, and it provides that
help without charge because of funding from Howard County Government, state andfederal grants, United Way, and contributions from individuals, community groups, the faith community and local businesses. Private philanthropy is essential to Grassroots’ ability to give people a second chance. Columbia Association is one of the organizations upon which Grassroots relies for
support. CA has collected food for the Grassroots Day Resource Center, and theColumbia Gym has been the site for two fundraising events, most recently “Glo forGrassroots,” a party for middle schoolers organized by student members of the HorizonCouncils. Money has also been collected for the ChangeMatters campaign, a student-based community service and philanthropy initiative that supports Grassroots. We are grateful for the support.
Andrea IngramExecutive Director, Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center
Crisis Intervention and Homeless Shelter
Spotlight on Grassroots
FiLE PhotoAndrea IngramExecutive Director, GrassrootsCrisis Intervention Center
CA BOARD OF DIRECTORS2016-2017Reginald AveryOakland [email protected]
Dick BoultonDorsey’s [email protected]
Brian DunnKings [email protected]
Janet EvansLong [email protected]
Lin EaganTown [email protected]
Alan KleinHarper’s [email protected]
Nancy McCordWilde [email protected]
Gregg SchwindHickory [email protected]
Andrew StackOwen [email protected]
Chao WuRiver [email protected]
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“I will always be a member,” she said. “I’ll keep renewing it — I think it’s a veryreasonable price. I paid a lot more to go otherplaces. It’s consistent and I like the way you’regreeted — I had such a nightmare at the clubI was swimming at inBaltimore. The difference is night and day.”Helen Hurly, 74 and her
husband John, 75, have beenCA members for years, andboth find fun ways to beactive and stay in shape at thefitness clubs, as well as Havenon the Lake. “If you saw me you’d think
I was 60,” she said. “John andI both take advantage of all thefacilities at CA. We’ve exercisedforever in some fashion, and welove everything CA offers.He’d always play racquetballthere — he loves competitive sports.”In addition to playing racquetball, John said
he goes to Columbia Athletic Club early inthe morning for weight training or thetreadmill, then to Haven on the Lake for WallYoga or Mat Pilates. He’s been practicingyoga for about 15 years and likes the classesoffered at Haven.
“She’s under the impression I like exercise,”John joked. “I like games and I go to the gymevery day, seven days a week but mypreference is to sit in my easy chair have a cup of coffee and watch TV. I go because itadds to your life.”For Helen, the favored activity is Zumba®
classes, which she said were a little easier on her body. “I started out with aerobic
exercises at the SupremeSports Club,” Helen said. “Ilove the step exercises. Nowbeing older, I had to findsomething easier on thejoints, like Zumba®. Myfeeling is it’s the teachers whoare the inspiration — if you have a good teacher, agedoesn’t matter.”Helen said Zumba is one of
her favorite classes, as it offers a social atmosphere in additionto a cardio workout. She also praised instructor Megan
Cooperman for her music selection, which shecalled an added bonus.“I like that the classes are mixed,” Helen said.
“I don’t like when it’s all 65 and older — that’snot inspirational. The young people inspire usolder folks, and we’re an inspiration to theyounger folks as well. I like dancing and I likemusic so if I can fit exercise in as well — whoa!”
Life(from page 1)
CA Headquarters ............................................410-715-3000
Customer and Member Service Center.........410-730-1801
Aquatics Office................................................410-312-6332
Columbia Archives .........................................410-715-6781
Columbia Art Center .......................................410-730-0075
Columbia Association Camps........................410-715-3165
Columbia Athletic Club ..................................410-730-6744
Columbia Gym ................................................410-531-0800
Columbia Horse Center..................................301-776-5850
Columbia Ice Rink ..........................................410-730-0322
Columbia SportsPark/SkatePark ...................410-715-3054
Columbia Swim Center ..................................410-730-7000
Columbia Youth and Teen Center ..................410-992-3726
Fairway Hills Golf Club ..................................410-730-1112
Haven on the Lake..........................................410-715-3020
Hobbit’s Glen Golf Club ..................................410-730-5980
Inclement Weather Hotline............................410-715-3154
Indoor Tennis, Columbia Athletic Club ...........410-720-0149
Open Space Management..............................410-312-6330
Owen Brown Tennis Bubble ...........................410-381-7255
The Racquet Club at Hobbit’s Glen................410-730-6601
School Age Services ......................................410-715-3164
Supreme Sports Club .....................................410-381-5355
Wilde Lake Tennis Club ................................410-730-3767
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“I like that the classes are mixed. I don’t like when it’s all65 and older — that’snot inspirational. Theyoung people inspire us older folks, andwe’re an inspiration to the younger folks as well. I like dancingand I like music so if I can fit exercise in as well — whoa!”Helen Hurly, CA member
Lakefront WednesdaysConcert SeriesVisit Lake Kittamaqundi every
Wednesday from noon-2pm through August 17 for a
free lunchtime concert. Visit ColumbiaAssociation.org/LFWfor a schedule of performers.
Lakefront Summer FestivalColumbia Association’s annual summer fun of the Lakefront Summer Festival has begun!
Featuring concerts, dancing and movies nearly every night of the week, the festival has something for the whole family to enjoy. Find a complete schedule at ColumbiaAssociation.org/lakefrontfestival.
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July Community Events Visit ColumbiaAssociation.org/Events to learn about more great events happening in Columbia!
Bark in the ParkSunday, July 3 • 1-2:30 pmA patriotic event for dogs and theirhumans. Parade in costume, doggiepool, ‘paw-traits’ and prizes. Vantage Point Park, 5430 Vantage PointRoad. For more information, visitColumbiaTownCenter.org or call 410-730-4744.
Yoga at Stevens Forest PoolFitness PavilionTuesday/Thursday, July 5-Sep. 228:30-9:30amBring your own mat. Free for PackagePlan Plus members; $45 for PackagePlan members and $60 for nonmembersfor six classes. Drop-in for $12 perclass. Stevens Forest Pool, 6061 Stevens Forest Road. For moreinformation, call 410-730-5452.
Wibit® Wednesdays atHawthorn Outdoor PoolWednesdays, July 6 to Aug. 10Noon-4pmJump, bounce, race and play throughour Wibit® obstacle course! Free forPackage Plan Plus members; $3 perperson for Package Plan members; $7per person for Columbia Cardholdersand $10 per person for nonmembers.Hawthorn Pool, 6175 Sunny Spring. For more information, call the CAAquatics Office at 410-312-6332.
“The Drowsy Chaperone”Thursday/Friday, July 7 and 8 • 7pmSlayton House Theatre Camp of the Arts“Broadway Edition” campers perform a full-scale musical production.Slayton House, 10400 Cross Fox Lane.For additional show and ticketinformation, contact Rachael Strube [email protected] or 410-730-3987.
Adult Skate Night atSupreme Sports ClubSaturday, July 9 • 8-11pmGet your groove on! Ticket priceincludes admission, skate rental, onedrink ticket and buffet. Supreme SportsClub Arena, 7080 Deepage Drive. $20members, $25 nonmembers in advance;$25 per person at the door. 21 andolder; IDs will be checked at the door.Additional food and drinks available forpurchase. Childcare available, $10 perchild with preregistration. Register at the front desk or call 410-381-5355.
Free Outdoor Yoga at Haven on the LakeSunday, July 10 •10-11amWeather-dependent; bring your ownmat. Haven on the Lake, 10275 LittlePatuxent Parkway. RSVP required [email protected] or call 410-715-3020.
Slayton House TheatreCamp of the Arts Session IIMonday, July 11 through Friday,July229am-3:30pmMusical theatre camp for childrengrades 1-8. Slayton House, 10400 CrossFox Lane. For more information, visitCampoftheArts.com or [email protected].
How to Combat MosquitoesWorkshopTuesday, July 19 • 7pmLearn interesting facts about mosquitoesand how to combat mosquitoes.Attendees will also make a trap tocapture adult mosquitoes in their yard.Slayton House, 10400 Cross Fox Lane.For more information, please visitWildeLake.org or contact CarolHobelmann at [email protected].
Lunch and Learn with Columbia ArchivesDirector Barbara KellnerThursday, July 21 • Noon-1pmAn engaging discussion about thechanges in Downtown Columbia. Bring a bag lunch. Historic Oakland,5430 Vantage Point Road. For moreinformation, call 410-730-4744 or visitColumbiaTownCenter.org.
Natural Headache ReliefWorkshop at Haven on theLake with Krysta HowellSaturday, July 23 • 2-2:30pmThis workshop will explore the use ofvarious healing modalities to relieveheadaches and improve overall wellness.Includes use of Haven’s healingenvironments. Haven on the Lake,10275 Little Patuxent Parkway.$25 for Haven on the Lake members;$35 for nonmembers. Supervisedchildcare is available at KidSpace(located within Haven) for $8 per childfor two hours. For more information, [email protected] or call 410-715-3020.
Slayton House Theatre Campof the Arts Session IIIMonday, July 25 through Friday, Aug.5 9am-3:30pmMusical theatre camp for childrengrades 1-8. Slayton House, 10400 Cross Fox Lane. For information,visit CampoftheArts.com or email [email protected].
Lakefront Summer FestivalThrough SeptemberFree entertainment nearly every night at the Downtown Columbia Lakefront.Movies, concerts, Teen Open Mic nights and Dancin’ Under the PeopleTree. Downtown Columbia Lakefront,10221 Wincopin Circle. VisitColumbiaAssociation.org/lakefrontfestival for a full schedule orcontact CALakefrontFestival@ gmail.comfor more information.
The First Tee of Howard County’s 15th Annual Golf TournamentFriday, Aug. 511am check-inGolf for a good cause! Reserve yourspot today for The First Tee of HowardCounty’s 15th Annual Golf Tournamentat Fairway Hills Golf Club. Lunchprovided by Putting on the Ritz;contests, door prizes, snacks andbeverages throughout the day, dinnerafter play by Outback Steakhouse and more! Check-in begins at 11am, lunch at 11:30am and the shotgun starttime is 12:30pm. Fairway Hills Golf Club, 5100 Columbia Road. For moreinformation or to register, visitTheFirstTeeHowardCounty.org.
Summer Shutdown Every year, CA performs facilitymaintenance on a staggeredschedule for regular upkeep.The shutdown schedule is as follows:
Columbia Ice Rink: June 5-Aug. 8Haven on the Lake: July 18-20Columbia Athletic Club: Aug. 8-14Supreme Sports Club: Aug. 15-28 Columbia Swim Center: June 17-Sept. 5