2016 Senior Calendar

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Prince George’s County

Seniors Making a Difference 2016

Elizabeth M. Hewlett

Making a Difference through Leadership Proud to be “60 & Better,” Elizabeth M. “Betty” Hewlett has dedicated her life to making a difference. In 2015, serving her second term as Chair of the Prince George’s County Planning Board and The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Betty led an agency of professionals to earn an unprecedented SIXTH National Gold Medal for Excellence in Parks and Recreation Management - the only agency in America to achieve this distinction! A seasoned attorney, land use expert, administrator and leader, Betty has been widely recognized both in Prince George’s County and throughout the Region for her dedication, skills, and accomplishments.

The first African American and the first woman to chair the Prince George’s County Planning Board, and the first African American to chair the entire M-NCPPC, Betty has blazed many trails, and actively serves as a mentor to countless people of all ages. With over three decades of combined public and private sector experience, she has used her keen understanding and expertise, along with her empathy and insight as a lifetime volunteer, to improve the legal profession and the quality of life in Prince George’s County. Growing up in New York City, encountering road blocks and setbacks along the way as we all do, Betty has emerged a stronger, more effective servant-leader, who embraces life with great passion and joy.

Ever - thankful for her blessings, Betty remains a firm believer in “to whom much is given, much is expected” and lives her life accordingly.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Named Best in Nation with Unprecedented Sixth Gold Medal Win! M-NCPPC has been named the winner of the National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Parks and Recreation Management for 2015. The coveted award was presented to the Commission at the annual National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Congress. Among the four finalists representing the largest park agencies in the country, the Commission was recognized for “progressive and continuing improvement, development, and service to the public”.

M-NCPPC is the only agency ever to earn this prestigious award six times (1973, 1977, 1983, 1984, 2003 and 2015). The Gold Medal Award in 1983 was for leadership in special recreation and outstanding community achievement for citizens with physical and mental disabilities.

Each year, the National Gold Medal is presented to four outstanding agencies in the country, depending on population of the communities they serve, and following a rigorous application and judging process. M-NCPPC was established by Maryland State Law in 1927 to provide acquisition and maintenance of parkland, and regional planning and zoning for the citizens of Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. In Prince George’s County, M-NCPPC also administers the entire public recreation program. For additional information on M-NCPPC and its services and facilities, log on to www.mncppc.org, or contact the Public Affairs offices at 301-952-4314, 301-495-4602, or 301-446-3300.

Prince George’s

Senior Provider Network The Prince George’s Senior Provider Network (PGSPN) is IMPROVING AND ENRICHING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY SENIORS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS by providing them access to necessary resources and information. PGSPN has helped make a difference in the community by producing the Annual Senior Resource Directory, providing a speakers bureau on a wide variety of senior topics and by sponsoring many great senior activities throughout the year.

Sunday

JANUARY

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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Winter Motown Concert

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Jonathan M. Adelson, M.D. Since 1982, DR. JONATHAN ADELSON KEEPS STRIVING TO DELIVER THE BEST LEVEL OF CARE AVAILABLE to patients with arthritis, autoimmune diseases, bone diseases and pain. As Medical Director and Founder of Arthritis and Pain Associates of Prince George’s County, he is making a difference not only in the medical setting, but in the community as well. Through his overwhelming support, Dr. Adelson’s team of health care practitioners volunteer to lead Walk and Talk with the Doc programs held in the parks, coordinate the Arthritis Foundation’s Annual Prince George’s County Walk for the Cure for Arthritis and generously sponsor M-NCPPC’s annual Senior Health and Fitness Day, Senior Dance Party and Active Aging Week!

Sunday

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Valentine’s Day

FEBRUARY

President’s Day

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Ash Wednesday

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Black History in Motion Program Lincoln’s Birthday

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Prince George’s

Senior Singing Sensations THE SENIOR SINGING SENSATIONS, accompanied by Tooo Smooth Dudes, ARE SPREADING JOY THROUGH SONG! Lewis Oakcrum, Angela Bass, Joe Davolio and Iris Pierce entertain seniors residing in senior apartment complexes and assisted living residences throughout Prince George’s County.

Through song, they bring smiles, laughter and joy to many seniors every month!

Sunday

Daylight Savings Begins

MARCH

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Palm Sunday First Day of Spring

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St. Patrick’s Day

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Good Friday February 2016 S M T W T F 31 1 2 3 4 5 7

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Seniors on Stage

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Marc Imlay, Ph.D. PROTECTING OUR PARKLAND from non-native invasive plants is Marc Imlay’s passion! With a Ph.D. in Biology, he has made significant contributions to conservation and the environment with his impressive career that spans many decades. Marc continues to work to remove non-native invasive species in our parks and is making a difference!

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Earth Day

Jacqueline D. Byrd Jackie Byrd is DEDICATED TO SERVING THE SENIOR COMMUNITY IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY. As a member of the Prince George’s Advisory Committee on Aging, an active board member of the Prince George’s Senior Provider Network and an Elder Law Attorney protecting the rights of seniors, Jackie is making a difference and improving the lives of seniors every day! Additionally, her legal practice Byrd & Byrd, Inc. generously sponsors the Annual Seniors on Stage Show, as well as many other community activities.

May is Older Americans Month! Check out our special activities during the month, including Senior Law Day and Senior Health & Fitness Day.

Sunday

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Mother’s Day

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Senior Law Day

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Memorial Day

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MAY

Senior Health & Fitness Day

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Cinco de Mayo

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Centenarian Celebration

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Armed Forces Day

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Cynthia Barnes

By HELPING OUR MANY CLUB 300 WALKERS, Cynthia is making a difference. Whether she is answering questions, assisting with logging miles online or taking pictures at the group walks, Cynthia always has a smile to share, a word of encouragement and is eager to help in any way.

Most of all, she makes walking fun!

Be sure to join M-NCPPC’s FREE senior walking program and become a Club 300 member today!

For more information, visit www.pgparks.com/

club300.htm or send an email to seniors@pgparks.com.

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Father’s Day

Tuesday

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First Day of Summer

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Flag Day

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Hattie Frazier and Randy Windsor Hattie Frazier and Randy Windsor are TEACHING SENIORS THE ART OF LINE DANCING. Their passion and enthusiasm keeps line dancing one of the most popular senior activities.

Fortunately, throughout the Department, many seniors are sharing their skills, knowledge and talents by teaching a variety of classes including chair exercises, Zumba Gold, memory training, painting, computers and more.

DON’T MISS OUT! SIGN UP TO TAKE A CLASS TO LEARN SOMETHING NEW!

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Independence Day

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Senior Line Dance Party

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John Jones John Jones is FOSTERING INDEPENDENCE FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. A retired special education teacher, John continues to make a difference by teaching leisure and life skills to adults with developmental disabilities in therapeutic recreation programs.

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AUGUST

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Damita Goldsmith

By CREATING A WARM AND WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE, Damita Goldsmith keeps seniors active and smiling at Glenarden Community Center. After retiring, she discovered her new passion of planning senior activities. Damita is one of many senior club leaders at M-NCPPC community centers who is dedicated to keeping seniors connected to the community.

ACTIVE AGING WEEK IS SEPTEMBER 26-30! Browse our Active Aging Week brochure filled with over 30 FREE senior activities! Pick up a copy of the brochure at your local M-NCPPC facility, or visit www.pgparks.com and click on “Things To Do” and then “Seniors” to download your own copy.

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SEPTEMBER

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Grandparents Day

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Labor Day

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Active Aging Week

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Active Aging Week

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Active Aging Week

First Day of Autumn

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Active Aging Week

Active Aging Week

All Shades of Pink Volunteers Seniors are VOLUNTEERING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE by crocheting and knitting All Shades of Pink comfort blankets that are given to breast cancer patients to provide a bit of comfort in a time of need.

Interested in volunteering? Check out M-NCPPC volunteer opportunities at www.pgparks.com.

Sunday

Rosh Hashanah

OCTOBER

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Columbus Day

Yom Kippur

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September 2016 S M T W T F 28 29 30 31 1 2 4

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Surratt Society The Surratt Society is MAKING HISTORY FUN! Through guided tours, reenactments and special events and programs, the Surratt Society works with M-NCPPC staff to bring history to life for children, adults and seniors at the Surratt House Museum in Clinton! Learn about our historic sites in Prince George’s County!

Visit history.pgparks.com for more information.

Sunday

Daylight Savings Time Ends

NOVEMBER

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Brenda Harris Brenda Harris, Director of Langley Park Senior Activity Center, is CHANGING THE WAY WE AGE! With the help of dedicated staff and volunteers, M-NCPPC senior activity centers provide the community with a wide array of classes, trips, educational workshops and special events to keep seniors active and healthy!

Be sure to visit our senior activity centers, join the fun and begin to “Change the Way You Age!�

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DECEMBER

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Christmas

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Kwanzaa Begins

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Senior Holiday Concert

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Senior Holiday Concert First Day of Winter

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Christmas Eve Hanukkah Begins

New Year’s Eve

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CHANGE CHANGE the way you age! the way you age!

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SENIOR AC TIVITY C ENTERS

SE NIGwendolyn OR ACTI VI TY CE NTE RS Camp Springs Senior Activity Center Britt Senior Activity Center Langley Park Senior Activity Center 6420 Allentown Rd.,Activity Camp Springs, MD 20748 Gwendolyn 4009 Wallace Britt Rd., North Brentwood, MD 20722 Merrimac Park Dr., Hyattsville, 20783Center Camp Springs Senior Center Senior Activity Center1500 Langley Senior MD Activity 301-449-0490; TTY 301-699-2544 6420 Allentown Rd., Camp Springs, MD 20748 301-449-0490; TTY 301-699-2544 Evelyn Cole Senior Activity Center

5720 Addison Rd., Seat Pleasant, MD 20743

301-699-1238; TTY 301-699-2544 301-408-4343; TTY 301-699-2544 4009 Wallace Rd., North Brentwood, MD 20722 1500 Merrimac Dr., Hyattsville, MD 20783 301-699-1238; TTY 301-699-2544 301-408-4343; TTYActivity 301-699-2544 John E. Howard Senior Activity Center Laurel-Beltsville Senior Center 4400 Shell St., Capitol Heights, MD 20743

7120 Contee Rd., Laurel, MD 20707

Evelyn Cole Senior Activity Center 301-386-5525; TTY 301-699-2544

John E. Howard Activity Center 301-206-3350; Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center TTY 301-699-2544 301-735-2400; TTYSenior 301-699-2544

5720 Addison Rd., Seat Pleasant, MD 20743 301-386-5525; TTY 301-699-2544

4400 Shell St., Capitol Heights, MD 20743 301-735-2400; TTY 301-699-2544

COMMUNITY CENTER/FITNESS ROOM ID CARDS FOR PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY SENIORS 60 & BETTER

7120 Contee Rd., Laurel, MD 20707 301-206-3350; TTY 301-699-2544