The Bykota Buzz - the Bykota Center

The Bykota Buzz
Bykota
Senior Center
BE YE KIND ONE TO
ANOTHER
MARCH 2015
611 Central Ave
Towson MD 21204
410-887-3094
BYKOTA STAFF
Julie Lynn Director
Suzanne Diehl
AARP Driver Safety Thursday March 19,
9:00 am-1:00 pm. Advance reservations $15.00
AARP members $20.00 non members
Assistant Director
Paula Skleres
Center Connection
AARP Tax Preparation Every Tuesday and Thursday
Until April 9, 2015
Specialist
Mary McCleary
Community Outreach
Specialist
Appointments are made in advance for:
8:30 am, 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 12:15 pm, 1:30 pm
Barbara Wilt
Home Team
Specialist
CONTENTS
Special Events 2-3
Programs
4-6
Travel
7
Council
8-9
Sponsors
10-11
Highlights
12
Look for the new
Community Resources
2015 at your Senior Center
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Programs and Special Events
Adult Foster Care Rescheduled from January - Monday March 2, 11:00 am Project Home/Adult
foster Care is a state-wide program providing community living for individuals with mental, medical,
and/or physical disabilities. Clients live in the private residence of the care provider who is responsible
for room/board, meals, transportation, and supervision of medication administration. Providers are paid
with a combination of client and state funding. Presented by Erika Fowlkes Dept. of Social Services.
Cafe
Book Club Tuesday, March 3, 10:00 am. March discussion is Thousand Autumns of Jacob
DeZoet by David Mitchell. April read is Never Cry Wolf by Farley Mowat. Join the group anytime.
You are responsible for getting a copy of the book. You can order a hard copy, audio book or electronic version by phone or online from the Library. Classroom A
Bookmobile BCPL Tuesday, March 3, 12:00-12:30 pm. Books, magazines, cds, best sellers all
right outside the front door. You can sign up for a library card or order materials.
First Tuesday Dance Tuesday March 3, 1:00-3:30 pm. Dance to “The Odd Couple”. Only $5.00
paid at the door. Gym
Blood Pressure Wednesday, March 4, 9:30-10:30 am. Blood pressure check HCR Manor Care.
Donuts and coffee provided. Conference Room
Fitness Center Orientation Wednesday, March 4, 11:00 am -1:00 pm. New participants must
have application paperwork processed, and approved before orientation. Meet personal trainer Nina Charity in fitness center. Current fitness center member may attend for review
Music with Mike Friday, March 6, 10:00-11:00 am. Interactive music, song, percussion instruments. Café
Proper Use of a 3-Compartment Sink, Fats, Oils, Grease-HAACP Friday, March 6, 11:00 am.
Training for Food Service Volunteers Wednesday, Café
Brain Fitness Monday, March 9, 12:30 pm Robin Zahor, RN returns for monthly brain fitness
programs. Please prepay $1.00 at the front desk.
Eye Education and Screening Wednesday, March 11, 10:30 am. Eye health education and
screening hosted by the Krieger Eye Institute physicians. By appointment. Reservations at the
front desk. Cafe
Drum Circle Friday, March 13, 10:00-11:00 am. A great way to exercise the body, mind and spirit
in a rythematic fun way. You may join or observe, sitting within the healing sounds. Most attending
the drum circle feel invigorated afterwards and experience a great moment of joy in drumming. Led
by Mike Smith. Lounge
Chronic Disease Monday, March 16, 10:00 am. What is chronic disease, how do I take care
of it? Presented by Daria Rovinski. Cafe
Bookmobile BCPL Tuesday, March 17, 12:00-12:30 pm. Books, magazines, cds, best sellers all
right outside the front door. You can sign up for a library card or order materials.
BE YE KIND
ANOTHER
ONE
TO
Programs and Special Events
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Fun With Food Wednesday, March 18, 9:30 am Join us in the Café for easy and fun creations you can make at home. Recipes included. The best part is we will sample what we make!
Fitness Center Orientation Wednesday, March 18,11:00 am -1:00 pm. New participants must
have application paperwork processed, and approved before orientation. Meet personal trainer
Nina Charity in fitness center. Current fitness center member may attend for review.
AARP Driver Safety Thursday, March 19, 9:00 am-1:00 pm. Advance reservations necessary
for your auto updates. $15.00 AARP members. $20.00 non members.
Spring Make & Take Friday, March 20, 10:00-11:00 am Join Judy Garrettson in the Café for a
seasonal quick craft project. All welcome.
Wii in the Lounge Wednesday, March 25,10:00-11:00 am. Wii Fun begins with Wii bowling.
All levels and beginners are welcome.
“Music with Mike Friday, March 27, 10:00-11:00 am. Interactive music, song, percussion instruments. Café
Last Friday Café Special Sandwich in the Café Friday, March 27, 8:00-10:0 0 am.
Bookmobile BCPL Tuesday, March 31, 12:00-12:30 pm. Books, magazines, cds, best sellers
all right outside the front door. You can sign up for a library card or order materials.
Two for the Show Friday, March 27, 12:45 pm. Paula Rehr and Tom Kowalski bring popular songs, Broadway and your favorites. Lounge
Internet Safety: How to Avoid Scams On the Internet Monday, March 30, 10:00 am Are you
tech savvy? Do you ever worry about your safety on the internet? Join this FREE seminar to
learn how to protect your finances and identity while still enjoying the amenities the internet has
to offer. Nichole Attman presents in the Café.
AARP Tax preparation Until April 9th
Tuesday and Thursday 8:30am -1:30 pm.
Make your appointment today.
Email: bykotasc@baltimorecountymd.gov
Website: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/bykota
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Daily Classes
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MONDAY
9:00 am-11:00 am
Ceramics
J. Fleischman
$
Craft Rm B
9:00 am-Noon
Woodshop
K. Justis
N/A
Woodshop
9:00 am -10:00 am
Gotta Dance
M.McMacken
$
Gym
9:30 am-11:30 am
Beginner’s Bridge
R. Fawcett
N/A
C2
9:30 am-11:30 am
Bridge Strategy
P. Wilson
$
C1
9:30 am-11:30 am
Int. Bridge
Volunteer
N/A
Game Rm
10:00 am-11:00 am
Mix it Up!
P. Skleres
N/A
Lounge
11:30 am -12:30 pm Move. Balance
R. Rarick
$
CLA
11:00 am-11:45 am Senior Rhythms
P. Richardson
N/A
Craft Rm A
11:00 am-2:00 pm
Basketball
T. Murtaugh
N/A
Gym
12:30 pm-4:00 pm
Rubber Bridge
L. Priaino
N/A
Game Rm
12:30 pm-4:00 pm
Duplicate Bridge
J.Smith
N/A
C1 & C2
1:00 pm-2:30 pm
Drawing Skills
C. Shayte
$
1:30 pm-3:00 pm
Scrabble
Volunteer
N/A
2:00 pm-3:00 pm
Enhance Fitness
S. Diehl
$
Craft Rm A
Café
Gym
TUESDAY
9:00 am-12 noon
Woodshop
9:45 am-10:30 am
K. Justis
N/A
Woodshop
Zumba Gold Toning J. Lortz
$
Gym
9:30 am-11:30 am
Handbuilding
N. Brady
$
Craft Rm B
9:30 am-11:30 am
Basic Painting
L. Cichan
$
Craft Rm A
10:00 am-Noon
Spanish 101
11:00 am-Noon
Yoga Bad Back
A. Polyakov
$
Gym
12:30 pm-2:30 pm
Rubber Bridge
R. Endres
N/A
Game Rm
12:30 pm-3;30 pm
Quilting
G. Anthony
N/A
1:30 pm–2:30 pm
Line Dance
H. Silverstein
$
1:00 pm -3:00 pm
Improv Comedy
L. Proctor
P. Rivera
$
N/A
C1
C2
Gym
Class Rm A
Daily Classes
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WEDNESDAY
9:00 am-Noon
Woodshop
K. Justis
N/A
Woodshop
9:00 am-Noon
Chess
Volunteer
N/A
C1
9:00 am-10:00 am
Gotta Dance
M. McMacken
$
Gym
9:30 am -11:30 am
Stained Glass
J. Burk
$
Craft Rm B
10:00 am-11:30 am Spanish Adv.
B. Borcherding
$
Class Rm A
10:00 am - Noon
M. Fox
N/A
C2
11:00 am-11:45 am Senior Rhythms
P. Richardson
N/A
Craft Rm A
11:00 am-2:00 pm
Basketball
T. Murtaugh
N/A
Gym
12:30 -2:00 pm
Spanish -Inter
B. Borcherding
$
Class Rm A
12:30-4:00 pm
Contract Bridge
J. Toffry
N/A
Game Rm
12:30 -1:45 pm
BINGO
Volunteer
$
Café
1:00– 3:00 pm
Glsss Fusing
M. Bryant
$
1:00-2:00 pm
Wordsmith
I. Johnston
N/A
Craft Rm A
1:00-3:00 pm
Hand & foot
Volunteer
N/A
C1
2:00 pm-3:00 pm
Enhance Fitness
S. Diehl
Stepping On
Craft Rm B
$
Gym
THURSDAY
9:00 am –Noon
Woodshop
K. Justis
N/A
Woodshop
9:00 am - Noon
Woodcarving
J. Leimkuhler
N/A
CR B
9:00 am-2:00 pm
Knit/Crochet
Volunteer
N/A
C1
9:00 am 10:00 am
Yoga for Balance
A. Polyakov
$
Gym
9:30 am-11:30 am
Watercolor
B. Kirchner
$
Craft Rm A
10:00 am-Noon
French
M. Beck
NA
Classroom A
10:30 am-11:30 am
T’ai Chi
E. Johnson
$
Gym
12:30 pm-3:00 pm
Contract Bridge
Volunteer
N/A
Game Rm
12:30 pm-3:00 pm
Mahjongg
Volunteer
N/A
Game rm
1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Bykota on Stage
W. Graham
N/A
Gym
1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Watercolor
B. Kirchner
$
Craft Rm A
1:00 pm-3:30 pm
Scrabble
Volunteer
N/A
Café
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FRIDAY
9:00 am -11:00 am
Ceramics
J. Fleischman
$
CR B
9:00 am-12 noon
Woodshop
K. Justis
N/A
Woodshop
9:30 am-12:30 pm
Chicago/Dup Bridge
Volunteer
N/A
Game Rm
9:30 am-10:30 am
Beginner Ballroom
C. Walter
$
Gym
10:00 am-11:00 am US Politics
J. Lopez-Gonzales $
Class Rm A
10:30 am-Noon
C. Walter
$
Gym
11:30 am -12:30 pm Move. Balance
R. Rarick
$
CLA
11:00 am-11:45 am Senior Rhythms
P. Richardson
N/A
Craft Rm A
Noon- 3:00 pm
Bridge
Volunteer
N/A
Game Rm
Noon- 2:00 pm
Basketball
T. Murtaugh
N/A
Gym
12:30 pm-3:30 pm
Bridge Beg/Inter.
J. Smith
N/A
C1
12:30 pm-4:00 pm
Duplicate Bridge
J. Smith
N/A
C2
2:00 pm 4:00 pm
Line Dance Adv.
R. Rarick
$
Gym
2:00 pm-3:00 pm
Enhance Fitness
S. Diehl
$
CR A
Inter./Adv. Ballroom
Bykota Shopping Shuttle
The 4th Thursday of every month Bykota shops with CountyRide.
Reservations are accepted up to two weeks in advance.
Tuesday, March 24, Target -Towson Market Place, Goucher Blvd
Tuesday, April 28,
White MarshMall
Travel With Bykota
Bykota Travel Office • 410-887-1691
Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Vicki Chambers, Rose Braun, Joy Cootauco, Gerry Graziano, Barbara Roscoe
2015
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March Wed. March 11 Horseshoe Casino. 9:30 am—2:30 pm
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April 12 & 13 Greenbrier Hotel Greenbrier, West Virginia. $349.00
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April 29 Allenberry Playhouse “ Plaza Suite” $79.00. Lunch & Show
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May 17-20 Cape Cod Mass. $399.00
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June 8-15 “ Paris & Heart of Normandy” cruise France. $4,500.00
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July 29 Sight & Sound “ Joseph” $105.00
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August 19 Crab Feast Eastern Shore Kent Island Md $75.00
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September 20-24 Maine 4 nights $629.00
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October Delaware Park Dover, Delaware
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November Sight and Sound Christmas $110.00
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December Hersey Lodge 2 days/1 night PA.
Bykota Travel Policy
Members of Bykota are given first preference and may take a non-member guest.
· Any traveler age 60 and over must become a member of Bykota.
· Reservations must be made in person.
Cancellation policy all trips—If replacement is made, money is refunded. Otherwise—
No Refund.
· All day trips require payment in full. Refunds only if we have a waiting list, or replacement.
Bykota Council and News
Special Events Planning Tuesday, March 10, 9:00 am. Share in
Bykota’s enthusiasm! You may help plan and volunteer for events and
programs. Bykota members are invited to join this active committee.
Monthly planning meeting. Class Room A
Executive Board Meeting Tuesday, March 10, 10:00 am. Monthly
business meeting open to elected officers for 2014-2015. If you have
a suggestion or concern you would like the board to address, please
add it in the Suggestion Box in the lounge. It will be discussed at the
next meeting. Class Room A
Bykota Boosters Business Meet Tuesday, March 17, 1:00 pm.
Website, marketing, finance, accounting, pr background are all invited
to attend. Conference room
You may support Bykota Senior Center Council. We are
a nonprofit 501[c] [3] organization. Your donations are
tax-deductible.
Thank You for Considering Bykota
President
Tom Murtaugh
Vice President
Larry Ventura
Secretary
Eleanor Sprankle
Treasurer
Nancy Andrew
Asst Treasurer
Shirley Reeves
Advocate
Peter Del Bene
Board Members
Madeline Beck
Irene Howland
Visit Bykota’s Gift Shop
Great Items and great prices
BYKOTA BOARD
McDonough’s Café
Monday-Friday 10 am-2:30 pm
Wake up...smell the coffee
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
8:30 am-10:00 am
Shirley Neale
Mary Joy Rivelois
Dan Singer
Past President
Martha Black
Bykota Senior Center Mission Statement
To provide individuals 60 years old and older with opportunities for personal growth
and development through socialization and mental and physical stimulation in a
safe and friendly environment. To provide information services for seniors and to
promote the programs of the Baltimore County Department of Aging that aid and
enhance this mission.
Inclement Weather Policy
It is the policy of the Baltimore County
Department of Aging to open and fully
operate its programs as scheduled.
The effects of severe weather and
concern for the safety of our
constituents may, however, lead us to
close centers, CountyRide, and other
services/programs. When this or
closing for any other reason occurs,
media announcements regarding
closures or late openings will ONLY
be made on WBAL Radio, 1090 AM;
WBAL-TV 11; WJZ-TV 13 and
WMAR-TV 2. Senior Centers will
open at 10:30 am when a 2-hour
delay is reported. * Please Note-If
there is No Closing message we are
Open as usual.
How Do I Receive Bykota Weather
and Closing Updates?
Email- Constant Contact blasts are sent every
morning Bykota is opening late or closed. If you
would like to receive these messages, check in the
office to confirm your email address with us.
Updates are posted on Bykota Council FaceBook
page. Like us.
Bykota Fitness Center
Fitness Center Hours
8:30 am-2:30 pm
The Baltimore County Department of Aging recommends
checking with your physician before participating in any physically demanding activity.
Only $25.00 for 3 months
One year membership
Only $100.00
Exercise with your peers and
trained monitors. Applications
are at the Front Desk. Personal
trainer service is available at an
additional cost. Scheduling with
Nina Charity, personal trainer,
helps to increase your motivation, develop your workout routine, and personally helps you
achieve your fitness goals.
Fitness Center Orientation
1st & 3rd Wednesday
11:00 am-1:00 pm.
Pre registration required
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Bykota Highlights U.S. Politics
Dr. José López-González has been teaching interdisciplinary courses in philosophy, politics and economics in Odyssey Program of Johns Hopkins University,
Towson University and several senior-citizen communities.
The Spring course is The 2007-2008 Financial Crisis:
Origins & Consequences We learn about the origins, consequences and possible solutions to the
US Financial Crisis of 2007-2008. We discuss such
topics as: subprime lending, financial regulations,
bank supervision, regulation of credit-rating agencies, effects on economic development, and the international financial system.
Class is Friday 10:00 am-11:00 am.
“Becoming a Resilient Caregiver: Nourishing Body and
Mind”
Caregivers Mini-Conference
for family caregivers of older
adults
Saturday, April 11, 8:30 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m.
BYKOTA Senior Center, 611
Central Avenue, Towson
21204
Free Admission! Free Parking!
Continental Breakfast and
beverages sponsored by
AARP.
Fitness Center
Membership Incentive
Want 3 Extra months on your Bykota
Fitness Center membership Just pay for a year’s
membership in Full BEFORE March 31, 2015 .
You receive 3 months Free! PAY in FULL for 1 year @
$100.00 to receive 15 months membership.