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Trips and Travel
Baltimore Museum of Art
The Baltimore Museum of Art’s outstanding collection encompasses 90,000 works of art, including the largest holding of works by Henri Matisse in the world, as well as masterpieces by Pablo Picasso, Paul Cézanne and Vincent van Gogh.
On Thursday, February 2, enjoy a self-guided tour of the museum. Several different exhibits are now showing including Embroidered Treasures: Textiles from Central Asia.
Approximately 14 bold, colorful embroidered textiles from Central Asia are being presented for the first time at the BMA. These stunning late 19th- to early 20th-century textiles include wall hangings, covers, a wedding canopy, and saddle covers made in Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan. They represent both city cultures and those of formerly nomadic peoples such as the Lakai. Primarily made of cotton with multicolored silk thread embroidery by young women and their female relatives, many of these textiles were used as part of their dowries and family treasures that were reluctantly parted with during periods of political and economic hardship.
The bus will depart at 10:30 and return to Edenwald by 3:00. Lunch will be on your own at Gertrude’s. Admission to the collection is free to everyone, every day.
Pratt Library
On January 21, 1882, Enoch Pratt offered a gift to the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore of a central library, four branch libraries and an endowment of $1,058,333.00.
"My library," Mr. Pratt is attributed to have said, "shall be for all, rich and poor without distinction of race or color, who, when properly accredited, can take out the books if they will handle them carefully and return them."
The Enoch Pratt Free Library is one of the oldest free public library systems in the United States. How did it get started, what has it accomplished, and whom has it influenced over the years? Join us for a guided tour of the library on Tuesday, February 7.
In addition to learning about the unique history of the library, we will have the rare opportunity to visit the Mencken Room. The Mencken Room is open to the public each year on Mencken Day, which is held on the Saturday closest to his birthday on September 12; however the exception is being made for us!
The Mencken Room houses the most important Mencken collection in the world, including the books in Mencken's personal library, typescripts and proofs of Mencken articles and books, correspondence and other Mencken artifacts.
The bus will depart at 10:00 and return by 1:00. The total cost of the trip is $5. The deadline to cancel is Friday, February 3; after that you will be charged.
Sundays at Central
The charismatic violinist Andréa Picard returns to Sundays at Central with pianist Irene Kim to present a splendid kaleidoscope of works. The violin-piano duo will bring the captivating energy of Romanian folk dances, the virtuosity of Schubert's Rondo Brillant, and the romantic lyricism of Strauss' sensational Violin Sonata. Also featured on the program is Karen Amrhein's Violin and Piano Sonata, described by music host and critic William Zagorski as an "expertly composed musical snapshot." On Sunday, February 12 enjoy an afternoon of magnificent music featuring these two award-winning artists. The bus will depart at 2:30. This is a free concert.
Hippodrome
When Baltimore's Hippodrome Theatre was built shortly after the turn of the 20th century, it paired that era's cutting edge technology (motion pictures) with hand-crafted architectural details to create a lavish entertainment experience for patrons. Almost 100 years later, a complete renovation of the aging movie palace repeats history.
No longer a movie theater, the Hippodrome hosts some of today's most high-tech theatrical performances (i.e Broadway musicals). Theater-goers still experience the grandeur of a bygone era. Gorgeous details like the ornamental plasterwork and gilded moldings were lovingly restored.
In 2004, after a $64 million renovation, this massive, ornate, 2,286-seat entertainment palace that once presented vaudeville acts began its second run as a premier entertainment destination on the East Coast.
Enjoy a guided tour of the Hippodrome on Monday, February 13. The bus will depart at 10:00. Lunch will be at the Hipp Café at the theater. Assorted sandwiches will be served. The total cost of the trip is $20. The deadline to cancel is Monday, February 6.
International Dine Around Town: P.F. Chang’s
The P.F. Chang's experience is a unique combination of Chinese cuisine, attentive service, wine and tempting desserts, all served in a stylish, high-energy bistro. Try the cuisine at the Towson location on Thursday, January 23. The bus will depart at 11:45. Menu selection and prices will be announced on the bulletin board. The deadline to cancel is Wednesday, February 15; after that you will be charged.
Subscription Series
The bus will depart for the BSO Pops concert on Friday, February 10, at 7:00.
The bus will depart for the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra concert on Sunday, February 19, at 2:30.
The bus will depart for the BSO Series A concert on Thursday, February 23, at 7:00.
The bus will depart for the Center Stage production of A Skull in Connemara on Sunday, February 26, at 1:15.
Coming Events
Parsley Club Open Meeting: Bromeliads
If you’ve ever wondered about those flamboyant and unusual flowering plants that decorate the inside of Towson Town Mall, your chance to learn about them will come at our next Parsley Club meeting on Wednesday, February 1, at 2:00 in the auditorium.
They’re called bromeliads and to tell us about them is Carol Allen. Carol has more than 25 years experience in the horticulture industry with tropical plants being one of her specialties. She has served as supervisory horticulturist at the United States Botanic Garden Conservatory in Washington, D.C., holds plant clinics, lectures to garden groups and writes a column in Washington Gardener magazine. She will illustrate her program with specimen bromeliads.
You will find these plants easy to grow given their natural vase-like structure, which serves as receptacle for watering. Their multiple off-shoots or pups return the reward of many new plants.
Coffee and Tea
Join us every Wednesday from 1:00 to 2:30 for tea and coffee, not to mention the good company. The group meets in the seating area near the front lobby of the Terraces. Hope to see you there.
Wadi Gawasis
The site of Wadi Gawasis, located on the Red Sea about 100 km east of Luxor (ancient Thebes, capital of Pharonic Egypt) has been under investigation by a joint Italian-American archaeological team since 2000. Artifacts including pottery, exotic wood and resins, inscribed stelae, stone anchors and reused ship timbers suggest that this was the ancient site of "Saw", the remote outpost from which Egyptian Pharaohs sent trading expeditions to the land of Punt, reputed to be in the Horn of Africa.
This presentation on Wednesday, February 1 at 7:30 in the auditorium will provide an overview of the archaeology performed on the site, with an emphasis on the maritime finds and efforts to preserve what may be the oldest known Egyptian seagoing vessel fragments.
Howard Wellman, a highly regarded conservator in both this country and abroad, opened a private practice in Owings Mills for various governmental institutions as well as private individuals.
Bible Study
Everyone is invited to attend the weekly Bible class on Thursdays at 10:00 in the Terraces multipurpose room. Rev. Ron Standiford will lead the study. In February the topic will be God's plan for spiritual rest in the midst of the world's problems based on the encouraging book of Revelation in the New Testament.
Book Mobile
Look for the book mobile in the front of the building. You can call ahead and reserve a book if you already know which title you are looking for. 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. The book mobile will be here from 4:30 to 5:30 on Thursday, February 2 and 16. Hope you can take advantage of this wonderful service.
Young at Heart
The Young at Heart Band has been entertaining audiences for the past ten years. Join them for swing music from the 1920s to the 50s, including standards and show tunes, and a few Latin bosa nova numbers as well, on Thursday, February 2, at 7:30 in the auditorium.
Friday Art Group
Each Friday, at 10:30, a group interested in pursuing art interests will be meeting under the stewardship of Nancy Kiehne in the Art Studio, 1205.
Watercolor is the suggested medium, so bring along a simple watercolor box and a watercolor pad to join in the activities. If you have further questions call Nancy Kiehne, 410-825-0116, or Margery Cohen, 410-321-1160.
Please sign up in the registration book if you plan to attend.
Valentine Making
The Party Committee invites all residents to the auditorium on Friday, February 3, at 10:30 to make valentines. All of the supplies needed will be provided; just bring your own scissors.
Afternoon Worship
Every Sunday afternoon a non-denominational service is held in the auditorium. A different pastor leads the service each Sunday of the month. The services begin at 3:00 and last about 30 minutes. All are welcome to attend.
Superbowl Party
Join us for the big game on Sunday, February 5, in the auditorium. The doors will open at 5:45. Refreshments will be served. Sodas will be provided, but otherwise it is BYOB. Come support your favorite team!
Linda’s Treasures
Enjoy shopping at Linda’s Treasures boutique. Choose from one-of-a-kind jackets, blouses, pants and dresses. The accessory line features magnetic necklace sets and clip earrings. As always, only one fashion print will be sold per community, so your look is unique. Linda is looking forward to seeing you, so mark your calendars for Tuesday, February 7, from 11:00 to 3:00 in the auditorium. There’s a treasure waiting for you! Personal checks accepted.
World We Live In
All residents are welcome to join this discussion group. The subjects will be determined by group consensus, depending on what is most current and most vital to our local, national and international communities. We will meet this month at 1:30 on Wednesday, February 8 and 22, in the 2nd floor dining room.
International Restoration of Sight
On February 8, at 7:30 in the auditorium Mr. Mahmood Farazdaghi, president of “United to Restore Sight” will speak to us about his work with that non-profit foundation which, in cooperation with major hospitals, provides free medical exams, nutritional supplements, glasses, eye exams and glasses and corrective surgery to children. He is also president of “United to Restore Sight International,” president of the “International Federation of Eye and Tissue” banks and senior vice-president of “Tissue Banks International.”
He came to the U.S. from Iran as a student in August 1966, worked at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and went into research on immunology and microbiology of the eye at the Wilmer Eye Institute, where his focus (so to speak) was on blindness due to Vitamin A deficiency and corneal transplantation.
From 1966 to 2003 he was instrumental in establishing 30 eye banks in 26 countries and three international training centers in India and the Czech Republic. He has also provided free medical exams to school children in slums of major cities.
Association Meeting
This month’s Residents’ Association meeting will be held on Friday, February 10, at 1:30 in the auditorium. All residents are invited to attend.
Shabbat Service
Celebrate Shabbat with Rabbi Floyd Herman. A brief service will be followed by a discussion. All are welcome. You are encouraged to bring friends of all faiths and even those who are not sure on Friday, February 10 and 24, at 4:00 in the Terraces multipurpose room.
Floyd L. Herman is the Rabbi Emeritus of Har Sinai Congregation. He served as its rabbi from 1981 until his retirement in 2003. He has also served as part-time rabbi of the Sandhills Jewish Congregation in Pinehurst, NC and Temple Beth Shalom in San Juan, PR. He has taught and continues to teach in several adult education programs at local colleges and universities.
Coffee and Conversation
Want a great way to meet your neighbors? Stop in on Saturday morning, February 11, from 10:30 to 11:30 in the 2nd floor lounge. Hope to see you there!
Duplicate Bridge
Duplicate bridge is played on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 12:30 in the Terraces lounge (past the pool). For further information, contact Ann Wright (410-321-6334) or Ann Engle (410-823-2364).
Dawn of the Maya
Through breathtaking discoveries, archaeologists are uncovering the early years of the ancient Maya to reveal a dynamic, sophisticated culture that was flourishing before the time of Christ. The Preclassic Maya once dismissed as primitive created massive pyramids, elaborate art, early writing and more. Join National Geographic's Dawn of the Maya as it investigates the rise of one of the world's greatest and most mysterious civilizations. Watch this interesting documentary on Wednesday, February 15, at 2:00 in the auditorium.
Happy Hour
We have a new day and time for our monthly Happy Hour! Join us on the third Thursday of the month at 4:15. See you on February 16 for drinks and delicious hors d’oeuvres in the 2nd floor dining room and lounge.
Hospitality Table Mixer
The Hospitality Committee is planning another mixer on Thursday, February 16, in the Valley Room for 16 people at four tables. As before, interested residents must sign up in the Registration Book. The first 16 people will be part of the mixer. There can be several alternates in case someone is unable to attend. The 16 will meet outside the auditorium at 5:00 to draw a table number. When a table for four is complete, they will be seated. It will give you a chance to dine with someone you don’t know, have never talked with or you know only casually. We will make no effort to have husbands and wives or best friends together. Ladies and gentlemen as well as couples are encouraged to participate. This will be the luck of the draw! There will be no hosts or hostesses for the table.
Three Good-Looking Guys
On Thursday, February 16, we will welcome a barbershop quartet named Three Good-Looking Guys who have been singing barbershop music collectively now for over 130 years! Among the talent is bass singer Al, a true winner and one-of-a-kind singer, who has won many international medals and district awards. B aritone Steve is a Mid-Atlantic District medalist. L ead singer Terry and Jay the tenor have both enjoyed singing on many stages as well. Don’t miss this fun group at 7:30 in the auditorium.
Lacrosse and University Athletics
We are very fortunate to have so many fine universities, all within 30 miles of our home here at Edenwald, and we do take advantage of it and ask for occasional speakers. Today with sports being on our minds so much so with the Ravens and with lacrosse vying for our attention vs. March Madness, the Continuing Education Committee asked Tom Calder, director of athletics at Johns Hopkins University, to speak to us on Monday, February 20, at 7:30 in the auditorium. Everyone who loves watching or playing sports should attend.
Mr. Calder is in his 24th year at Hopkins with the last 17 as director of athletics. He leads an athletic program that sponsors 24 varsity sports and one is the most successful in the nation. Johns Hopkins has placed in the top 40 in the final Director’s Cup standings in each of the last 15 years while winning numerous Centennial Conference and HCAC championships. He has recently completed tenure as president of the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association.
Let’s get away from it all! Party
Want to get away? Join the Party Committee for a vacation-themed party on Wednesday, February 22, at 7:30 in the auditorium.
John Malloy
John Malloy has been performing and teaching music in the Baltimore area since graduating from the Peabody Conservatory in 2004. As a performer, he has appeared with the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra and has presented numerous trumpet and piano recitals with his wife, Katherine. He has also appeared as guest soloist with the Washington and Jefferson College Wind Ensemble, performing the Hummel Trumpet Concerto.
As a music educator, he has taught music both privately and in the classroom. He taught classroom music at the K-12 level for several years, including directing high school choir and designing a music appreciation course. He has also taught both trumpet and piano privately.
He will be joined by Wasin Prasertlap on piano. He is also a graduate of the Peabody Conservatory and performs regularly throughout the Baltimore area. Join us on Thursday, February 23, at 7:30 in the auditorium.
It’s Personal
A writing/sharing workshop devoted to the exploration of memory, in prose or poetry. Both memoir and biographical writing is encouraged. Anecdotes and creative nonfiction is allowed. Even fictive nonfiction is permitted if you can swing it. Writers are asked to bring six copies of work to be presented for discussion. Listeners are welcome and may join the discussions.
We meet in the multipurpose room on the first floor of the Terraces at 3:30 on the last Wednesday of each month. Sessions last one hour.
Orphans Preferred: The Story of the Pony Express
On Wednesday, February 29, at 7:30 in the auditorium, award-winning journalist Christopher Corbett will present Orphans Preferred: The Story of the Pony Express, which is also the title of his book.
Mr. Corbett is a tenured professor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County; an Associated Press journalist and has written The Back Page column for Baltimore’s Style magazine. He is also the author of The Poker Bride.
Wellness Matters
Classes will be canceled and the pool will be closed on Presidents’ Day Monday, February 20.
Be My “Fitness Valentine”
On February 14 bring your significant other or a friend along with you to any exercise class and receive a special Valentine’s Day gift.
Attention Golfers!
“Golden Golfer” - a 100% golf specific fitness class - will be offered Wednesdays from 1:15 to1:45 in the group exercise studio to help strengthen those muscles and get you in shape for the 2012 golf season.
Shuffleboard
Come join us for shuffleboard on Wednesday, February 15, from 1:00 to 2:00 in the basement of the Terraces.
Pool Volleyball Practice
Tuesday, February 7 and 21, from 11:00 to 11:45.
Wii Bowling
Offered Mondays and Fridays, 1:00 to 2:00, in the activity room on the 6 th floor in the Terraces.
Mall March
Join us for exercise and a change of scenery on a mall march to the Towson Town Center Friday, February 17, from 9:00 to10:00. A signup sheet is located by the fitness center.
Healthy through the Holidays Weight Loss and Activity Challenge
On Friday, February 17, this challenge will come to a close. Don’t forget to attend the final weigh-in from 8:30 to 9:00.