Continuing Education

The Seven Wonders

Explore the Seven Wonders as never before. We will review the famous Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and then investigate the newly revised list of Earthly wonders, including modern travel and natural wonders and a glimpse at the remarkable World Heritage Sites. Then go beyond Earth to explore Seven Wonders of the Night Sky—objects we observe in our skies, including the Moon, comets and auroras; and Seven Wonders of the Universe— sites we may someday explore ourselves, including some of the most exotic space objects imaginable.

Our lecturer will be Jim O’Leary, the senior director at the Maryland Science Center (MSC) and co-host of WYPR’s weekly Skywatch program. Dr. O’Leary also develops Earth and space programs for MSC’s Davis Planetarium, IMAX Theater, Crosby Ramsey Memorial Observatory, Spacelink and TerraLink. He regularly appears on radio and television as an astronomy expert and has undertaken many programs with NASA and the National Science Foundation. Last February he presented a series on the Wonders of the Solar System.

Seven Wonders of the World
Monday, March 1, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Auditorium

Seven Wonders of the Night Sky
Monday, March 8, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Auditorium

Seven Wonders of the Universe
Monday, March 15, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Auditorium

Edenforum

“The Con of the Century-Van Meegeren’s Vermeers”
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Auditorium

Come see Susan Foster McCarter’s presentation based on two recent books: Jonathan Lopez’s The Man Who Made Vermeers and Edward Dolnick’s The Forger’s Spell. Why did Van Meegeren forge Vermeers and how were the international experts fooled by the forgeries?

Susan Foster McCarter is an archaeologist by training and an art historian-lover by avocation. She earned her A.B. at Barnard College in 1967 and her Ph.D. in Mediterranean studies (prehistoric archaeology) from Brandeis University in 1977. Dr. McCarter taught for many years for the University of Maryland’s University College in Germany, Italy, Turkey, Japan and Korea and has headed academic organizations including The American Schools of Oriental Research and The Society of Architectural Historians. She has been an adjunct professor in the Department of Near Eastern Studies at Johns Hopkins University since 1988. She also teaches at OSHER, formerly the Evergreen Society for Continuing Learning. Her most recent publication, “An Introduction to the Neolithic Period,” was released in September 2007.

From the Food Front

March is National Nutrition Month
Be sure to take advantage of the informative lectures by our staff and the “heart-healthy” foods offered by Mark, our executive chef. Join the Dining Services staff for the following events:

Cooking with Susan: Diet Desserts
Monday, March 1, 2010
1 p.m.
The Grille

Chef Mark’s All Natural Smoothies
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
2 p.m.
The Bistro

Tuesday, March 9, 2010
2 p.m.
The Bistro

Tuesday, March 23, 2010
2 p.m.
The Bistro

“A Gluten-Free Diet”
Thursday, March 4, 2010
1 p.m.
Auditorium

Jeff Biggins will lead a discussion on “A Gluten-Free Diet” which is beneficial and medically necessary for those with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.

“Registered Dietitian Day”
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
1 p.m.
Auditorium

Meet and greet Edenwald Registered Dietitian Ann Rossmark as she leads a discussion about nutrition.

Cooking with Susan: Low Sodium Diet
Monday, March 15, 2010
1 p.m.
The Grille

What are probiotics and which foods contain them?
Thursday, March 18, 2010
1 p.m.
Auditorium

Wellness Matters

Go for the Gold Attendance Competition
Monday, March 1, 2010

Go for a golden attendance record in the month of March. Beginning Monday, March 1, Pam will be hanging tracking boards in the pool and fitness room areas. Residents wishing to participate will register and track their attendance on these devices. You must attend either the pool or fitness center five times a week every week and track your attendance for the month of March to successfully complete this program. All those with a perfect attendance record will be invited to an awards ceremony and special breakfast held the beginning of April.

Mini-decathlon and Olympics after-party
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
11 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Multipurpose room of the Terraces
Bulletin board sign up

Register to join one of two teams competing to win the gold. Residents will be paired into teams that will go through a series of six activities including a lap around the track, lifting weights, a water balloon toss, mummy wrap, discus throw and an obstacle course. Events will start at the walking track, proceed into the fitness center, enter the pool and end in the hallway of the Terraces. The team that completes all activities in the timeliest fashion will go home with the gold. Afterwards, we will hold an Olympic-themed party featuring an awards ceremony and refreshments. Sign-up sheets for the decathlon will be located on the bulletin board in the main lobby.

Wii Sports Table Tennis
Wednesdays
1-2 p.m.
Activity room on the 6th floor of the Terraces.
Bulletin board sign up

Duckpin Bowling
Thursday, March 18, 2010
10:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

We will be heading over to the AMF bowling alley in Timonium for two games of afternoon bowling.  The total price for shoes and two games of bowling is $5.09. Residents will bring a form of payment with them and pay individually at the door. Food is available for purchase at the alley as well.

Mall March
Friday, March 5, 2010
9-10:15 a.m.
Bulletin board sign up

One full lap of each level of the Towson Town Center is one-quarter of a mile. Walk all four floors and you will have walked one mile! This is an outing for exercise, window shopping only please.

Trips & Travel

Hagerstown outlet mall
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
$3 due before March 1, 2010

Leon Fleisher
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Bus departs at 6:30 p.m.
Kraushaar Auditorium

Leon Fleisher is considered to be one of the great pianists of the past century, despite the fact that he was forced to play with only one hand for a significant portion of his career. Fleisher will be the featured artist for Goucher College’s 50th Annual Henry and Ruth Blaustein Rosenberg Lecture-Performance.

Walters Art Museum
Thursday, March 11, 2010
10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
$8 due before March 4, 2010

Enjoy a guided tour of the Japanese Cloisonné Enamels from the Stephen W. Fisher Collection. This exhibition celebrates the beauty and technical perfection of cloisonné enamels from Japan. The Stephen W. Fisher collection of Japanese cloisonné enamels is one of the finest in the world. Comprised largely of pieces created during Japan's "golden age" of decorative art production, this collection features many intricately adorned vases, boxes, and trays worked in gold, silver and dazzling colored enamels. Lunch will be on your own at the museum’s café.

Movie
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Check bulletin board for movie selection and departure times

B&O Railroad
Thursday, March 25, 2010
12:30-3:30 p.m.
$20 due by March 10, 2010

This museum is home to the oldest, most comprehensive collection of railroad artifacts in the Western hemisphere including an unparalleled roster of 19th and 20th century railroad equipment. The 40 acre historic site is regarded as the birthplace of American railroading and includes the 1851 Mt. Clare Station, the 1884 Baldwin Roundhouse and the first mile of commercial railroad track in America.

Enjoy a guided tour that will take our group on a nostalgic journey through the magnificent Roundhouse, North Car Shop and Mt. Clare Station. As we step back in time, we will learn how the B&O Railroad spawned an industrial revolution, survived civil and world wars and brought about a museum collection that contains some of the first, last, best and only pieces of its kind. Duration of this tour is about two hours. We must have a minimum of 15 residents.

Children’s Chorus of Maryland
Sunday, March 28, 2010
2:30 p.m. departure

Hear the Children’s Chorus of Maryland’s young voices celebrating the beauty of life through song at Central Presbyterian Church. Partnered with local professional musicians, CCM’s Concert and Lyric Choirs will share a collection of pieces featuring composers such as Antonio Vivaldi, Béla Bartók, Benjamin Britten and Michael Praetorius. This is a free concert.

Subscription Series

BSO Pops Concert
Friday, March 5, 2010
7 p.m.

BSO Series B Concert
Thursday, March 11, 2010
7 p.m.

Baltimore Speakers Series
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
7 p.m.

Everyman Theatre “Our Town”
Saturday, March 20, 2010
1 p.m.

BSO Series A Concert
Thursday, March 25, 2010
7 p.m.

BSO Casual Concert
Saturday, March 27, 2010
10 p.m.

Upcoming Events

Tea & Coffee Hour
Wednesdays
1-2:30 pm.
Main lobby

Parsley Club
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
2 p.m.
Auditorium

This meeting is open to all residents. For her return visit, Master Gardener Pat Greenwald, who spoke to us earlier on the history of gardening, will illustrate through slides and an actual demonstration on how to garden in pots and window boxes. The program will include such fundamentals as preparing the soil, planting and fertilizing. Ms. Greenwald will guide us in the selection of suitable plants and combinations and their arrangement into attractive displays. She will also show us the techniques for maintaining their health and appearance through the summer.

Bible Study
Thursdays
10 a.m.
Terraces multipurpose room

Sunday Worship
Sundays
3 p.m.
Auditorium

Book Mobile
Thursday, March 4, 2010
4:30-5:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 18, 2010
4:30-5:30 p.m.

Look for the book mobile in the front of the building. If you are unable to visit the book mobile, you can call ahead and reserve a book. They will deliver it to the front desk for you to pick up. Just call the Mobile Library Service at 410-887-7586 or see Kelley for a reservation sheet. When you call be sure to have your library card number handy. Hope you can take advantage of this wonderful service.

Ken Lelen Combo
Friday, March 5, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Auditorium

Ken sings ragtime, blues and jazz songs from the 1920s, ‘30s and ‘40s, pairing each song with a steel-stringed acoustic guitar from the same decade. Each instrument produces music that is striking for its character and tone without the use of pick-ups. For this vintage music concert he will be joined by Matt Koch on acoustic bass.

World We Live In
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
1:30 p.m.
Second floor dining room

Wednesday, March 24, 2010
1:30 p.m.
Second floor dining room

Happy Hour
Thursday, March 11, 2010
4 p.m.
Second floor dining room

The Tummelers
Thursday, March 11, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Auditorium

Originally, the word "klezmer" from the Yiddish language, meant simply "musician." However, it has come to characterize the style of secular music played by Ashkenazi Jews for joyful celebrations such as weddings. Klezmer music, though drawing on centuries-old Jewish traditions, also incorporates various sounds of music from European and international traditions, including Roma (gypsy) music, Eastern European folk music (particularly Russian), French cafe music and early jazz. In different regions of Eastern and Central Europe, klezmer developed slightly differently, leading to an exciting range of subgenres.

Residents’ Association Council Meeting
Friday, March 12, 2010
10:30 a.m.
Auditorium

The first two rows are reserved for floor representatives and/or their alternates who are asked to check in with Dot Carew at the entrance to the auditorium.

Coffee and Conversation
Saturday, March 13, 2010
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Second floor lounge

Bairisch und Steierisch
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Auditorium

Join the Bavarian & Austrian Dance Company, a local folkdance group, which will perform a variety of folk dances from around the world. Folk dances are usually performed at social functions and are not typically designed for public performance, but under the direction of Herb Fredricksen, these historic dances have been designed to be performed on stage.

Visit Kenya with Sydney Katz
Friday, March 19, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Auditorium

Join Sydney Katz as she shares information and slides about Kenya.  Sydney and her husband visited East Africa seven times between 1970 and 1981.  They did the “touristy things” and also researched with a British anthropologist, were introduced to many important Kenyans by an Africanist from Syracuse University and did research on traditional medicine funded by a grant from the National Institute of Mental Health and administered by the anthropology department at Michigan State University.  Come join Sydney as she talks about Kenya and shows a varied picture of life there.

Colony Shop
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Auditorium

Don’t miss the holiday showing with the Colony Shop. We still have a few weeks before spring officially arrives, so now is the time to stock up on beautiful clothing and accessories.

Herb Dimmock Singers
Friday, March 26, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Auditorium

For many years Baltimoreans enjoyed choral music presented by very large and very small ensembles. An excellent choir of 20 to 30 singers did not exist in the area until 1995 when a group of people got together to address that deficit. In 2003 they formalized their relationship and became the Herb Dimmock Singers.

Plant Clinic
Sunday, March 28, 2010
10:30 a.m.
Valley Room

If you have a plant or plants that seem to be declining or whose appearance is causing you concern, bring it or them to the table outside of the Valley Room from 10:30 on (with time out for lunch and dinner), where Amalie will be available for consultation. However, please do not bring healthy plants for display or identification (you’ll have that opportunity the next time) so as not to expose them to the possible presence of disease or harmful insects. Books on indoor and summer-flowering plants will be on hand to look at for ideas or guidance, but NOT to take or borrow. Flower Talk booklets to benefit the Edenwald Scholarship Fund will also be for sale.

Scribblers’ Nest
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
3:30 p.m.
Board room

Mr. Banjo
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Auditorium

Jay Wachter, also known as Mr. Banjo, will present “Down Memory Lane.”  Jay is a favorite among crowds. The Baltimore Sun says he is “notorious for putting a smile on your face, a song on your lips and a tap in your toe!”