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A Publication for the Independent Living Residents of Homewood at Frederick
VOL. 23 NO. 8 AUGUST 2022
Photo by Skip Stewart
INSIDE THIS ISSUE …
New Paintings on Exhibit at Crumland Farms … The Art of Japanese
Embroidery … Pickleball Comes to Homewood … Lodge Expansion
Groundbreaking … Cornhole Tourney Winners … And More
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THE MAINSTREAM …
Notes from Executive Director Karen Main
We put the shovels to the
ground on July 12 to kick
off our Lodge expansion!
The beautiful morning was
a perfect day to gather
outside with our current and
future residents, Wagman
and Noelker and Hall
partners, along with Board
and Corporate members
and special guests from
Frederick City and County.
We remembered the vision and generosity of George Pearson that started in 1932 and
Ernest “Ernie” W. Angell who our Lodge is named after. Both men were very passionate
about the mission and future of Homewood, along with many others, to allow Homewood
to celebrate 90 years of service and ministry! As Homewood celebrates its 90th
Anniversary, I would like to express my gratitude for each co-worker, resident, family, and
Board member and volunteer who has blessed us with their presence, time and talents to
make Homewood a trusted name in the area for providing compassionate service.
Homewood Frederick celebrates its own anniversary every August; we welcomed our first
resident to our downtown location on August 13, 1979, making this our 43rd anniversary!
We will have a 90th anniversary party along with a Taste of Maryland Day on Thursday,
October 6. The anniversary celebration will be in the morning and the Taste of Maryland
will fill our afternoon! Please plan on joining in!
All of our Homewood campuses, as well as corporate leadership, have been dealing with
one of the most difficult and frustrating challenges facing senior living providers today—
adequate staffing levels. Homewood’s leadership has been and continues to work with all
five communities to develop ways to improve these daily challenges. We plan to
coordinate a meeting with residents and co-workers to share efforts being made.
The new COVID variant has settled in this summer as we are experiencing an increase
around campus in all areas of care and in the local community. Please continue to exercise
good habits to stay healthy! Join me for our next campus connections on August 4!
Enjoy the rest of summer!
(Photo by Shirley Erdmanis) Karen
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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER
This morning I participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for The Lodge expansion. It
was good to spend some time greeting folks who anticipate moving into the new
apartments at The Lodge as well as catching up with current residents from across campus.
Several times I heard comments like, “I can’t imagine being anywhere else at this time in
my life,” and “we’ve been looking forward to moving to Homewood for a long time.”
Another person noted how she appreciates Homewood because people from various faiths
and backgrounds are welcome and valued here.
Shortly after I returned to my office following the groundbreaking, I noticed a resident
assisting a visitor to campus. The visitor thanked the resident and remarked, “you are so
kind and friendly.” The resident responded, “No problem, it’s a pleasure.”
While no one can deny we are living in extraordinary (or interesting times, if you prefer),
the Homewood community continues to be a place where residents and co-workers treat
others with kindness and care. When someone experiences a loss or health challenge,
neighbors reach out with concern and support. Truly it is the people who make Homewood
at Frederick the special community it continues to be even as Homewood Retirement
Centers celebrates its 90th anniversary. Thank you for being part of the Homewood
Family!
--Chaplain Suzanne Morris
The Religious Life Committee will meet on Tuesday, August 2 at 2 p.m. in the Multi-
Purpose Room. All Independent Living tesidents are welcome to attend.
The Religious Life Committee contributes a quarterly tithe equal to 15 per cent of the chapel
offerings received over three months to a local nonprofit organization. The most recent
quarterly tithe of $833 was donated to the Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs
to benefit the new family shelter located on Hayward Road. An additional $1,000 was
donated to Glade Valley Community Services to assist local families in need.
GARDEN CLUB BEAUTIFIES LODGE ENTRANCE
The Homewood Garden Club
recently purchased and
planted this attractive
arrangement at The Lodge
entrance. Lodge resident Joyce
Smith has volunteered to keep
the plants watered and the
area swept.
(Photos by Barbara Kirk and Dick
Rohe)
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HOMEWOOD YARD SALE
Reminders and New Information
Our 2022 annual Yard Sale will be held:
Thursday, September 29, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for
residents and staff only;
Friday, September 30, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.;
and Saturday, October 1, 8 a.m. to 12 noon.
2022 HOMEWOOD YARD SALE DONATION GUIDELINES
Only donations small enough for one person to carry will be accepted. All items must be
clean and in good condition. A good rule of thumb: if you wouldn’t buy it in its current
condition, don’t donate it! Electrical items must be operational with cords, etc. included.
WE DO NOT ACCEPT CLOTHING. WE DO ACCEPT JEWELRY, SCARVES,
BELTS AND HANDBAGS.
BOOK DONATIONS: You may begin bringing books to the Café/Library at Crumland
Farms on September 1. Early donations will be much appreciated.
RAFFLE TICKETS: Raffle tickets will go on sale at The Lodge and Crumland Farms on
Monday, September 26. Details to follow in the September Chatter.
MARK ALL DONATION BAGS AND BOXES “YARD SALE”
BRING YOUR DONATIONS TO CRUMLAND FARMS YOURSELF on Wednesday, September 28
between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.; OR
CRUMLAND FARMS and LODGE RESIDENTS: Put all donations outside your apartment door or
near the closest elevator no later than 8 a.m. on Wednesday, 9/28.
LODGE RESIDENTS: If you need a pick-up at your apartment, contact Nancy Revis, 301-378-9661
/ nancyrevis3@gmail.com, MONDAY, 9/5 - WEDNESDAY, 9/21.
COTTAGE RESIDENTS: If you want a pick-up, contact Jacque Janss, 301-253-2889 /
janssjac@comcast.net, MONDAY, 9/5 - WEDNESDAY, 9/21; place all items outside near your garage
door, or if raining, on your front porch, no later than 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, 9/28.
PATIO HOME RESIDENTS: If you want a pick-up, contact Hazel Stewart, 240-457-4961 /
hazelhh@msn.com, MONDAY, 9/5 - WEDNESDAY, 9/21; place all items outside near your garage
door, or if raining, on your front porch, no later than 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, 9/28.
IF YOU WILL NOT BE AT HOMEWOOD ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28: Contact Truby
LaGarde, 301-639-8374 or Jean McGraw, 240-877-7216 to store your donations in a garage. Please
leave a message if no answer.
If you have questions, please contact one of the committee Chairs:
Jean McGraw, 240-877-7216 / ocracokefan@comcast.net
Joyce Smith, 520-820-8510 / joycesmith1279@gmail.com
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A MESSAGE FROM THE WRRA PRESIDENT
Come Out! Come Out!
Are others as concerned as I am that we have not recovered something from the pandemic
– our community? Many of us had a great time on July 1 at The Lodge with music,
dancing, games and lots of opportunity to talk to one another, and then the picnic lunch on
July 4. It made me realize how much we are missing when we don’t get out into our
community.
The WRRA is asking Homewood to address the staffing situations that are limiting how
many can come to dinner at the Tuscarora Dining Room and The View. As I am writing
this, the schedule has only one night with “limited seating available” at The View and two
nights at Tuscarora. Unfortunately, that is not an unusual week.
I would like to suggest that groups of you “make a date” to Come Out for Dinner using the
take-out dinners provided by Homewood but not taking them home to eat. Instead, eat in
one of the areas available (Tuscarora Dining Room and Bistro tables) with others. We are
seeking to add The View to this list on nights when they have take-out only. You will need
to bring your own silverware and clean up after your meal, but if you sit with several other
residents, you will have a much better time.
Also, when an activity is available in person as well as through channel 970, really
consider Coming Out so that you and others can enjoy it together. Or, join one of our
many committees, clubs or weekly game events. They do so much to make Homewood at
Frederick a better place and add to the community.
--Bill Weller, WRRA President
SECOND PLANT GIVEAWAY SLATED
Following the success of their recent plant giveaway at The Lodge, the
Homewood Garden Club will be holding a similar event at Crumland
Farms on Friday, August 12 from 10 a.m. to noon. The plants will be
set up in front of the fireplace in the lobby of the Community Center.
According to organizer Dick Rohe, there will be more than 50 plants
available to “adopt,” each complete with a new pot and saucer. They are
available at no charge to residents. Among the selections will be beautiful Jades, colorful
and fast-growing Coleus, Pothos, Wandering Jew, Devil’s Ivy, Begonia and more.
Why not stop by and pick out an easy-to-maintain plant to add a touch of natural beauty to
your home.
--Barbara Kirk
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VISIT OUR NEW ART GALLERY
AT CRUMLAND FARMS!
There is a new art exhibit on the walls of the hallway between
Crumland Farms community center and the Assisted Living
wing! This is just a few steps beyond the Catoctin Country
Store. A word of caution before you go to visit—it is in a
“mask area” because of the proximity to our healthcare center
residents. But it’s well worth the minor inconvenience of
having to don a face
covering to enjoy
Quiet Joy
some beautiful art!
Under the guidance of Bruce Wilson who
manages The Lodge gallery, the display that had
been hanging on the walls for quite a few years
has now been refreshed and updated. This area
will eventually showcase rotating collections of
some of the work of our resident photographers,
but in the meantime, we are being treated to a
sampling from the prolific catalog of resident
South Mountain Sunset artist Barbara Kenny.
Barbara offered 21 of her painting to display in the area while the photography exhibit is
being developed. She says, “I am glad to do it because my paintings want to be seen. It’s
like when one talks and
someone else listens—
satisfying. I hope that
people may find them new
and interesting, or
thoughtful or lovely, or
whatever reaction. I loved
painting them.” Most of
these pieces are available for
sale with the price noted on
the descriptive card.
I’ll See You There
Painting was a secondary pursuit for Barbara during her career as a
psychotherapist. Now in retirement, she pursues painting individually and as part of an
open studio group at Delaplaine Arts Center. Barbara has had solo and group art shows
and won awards across the country. “Studying art is a lifetime pursuit,” she adds.
(Photos by Tibby Middleton) --Barbara Kirk
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MEET YOUR NEW NEIGHBORS
DIANA and DAVE SCHRODEL moved to their
Crumland Farms apartment in June from Woodsboro,
Maryland. They already had ties to Homewood before they
arrived: Dave’s brother Jack lives in one of the cottages and
Diana was involved in the Auxiliary when Homewood was at
the Francis Scott Key location.
Dave is a “local,” having been born in Frederick. He attended Frostburg State University
for his Bachelor’s in Secondary Education, then went on for his Master’s in Guidance at
Western Maryland College. He taught high school for 35 years in Frederick County. He
was a Driver Education and History teacher at Governor Thomas Johnson High School, a
Guidance Counselor and Work Study Advisor at Catoctin High School, and a Guidance
Counselor and Athletic Director at Walkersville High School. He had many successful
years of coaching football and girls’ softball.
Dave has been involved in volunteer work with Glade Valley Lions Club and St. John’s
United Church of Christ. His hobbies are reading and sports.
Diana grew up in Bladensburg, Maryland. She received a B.S. in Health and Physical
Education from Frostburg State University. She’s had a varied career over the years,
including working as a Dental Assistant, serving as Town Clerk in Woodsboro for nine
years, and finally working at Frederick Health Hospital. Diana has done volunteer work at
St. John’s United Church of Christ and enjoys playing Sudoku in her spare time. The
Schrodels have three children, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
JAN and TOM LEAR joined the Homewood community in
June 2022 when they moved from Middle River, Maryland to an
apartment in The Lodge, where they were joined by their two
Long Haired Dachshunds. They were both born and raised in
Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
Jan has had a long career in nursing, having worked as a
medical/surgical nurse before being director of IV therapy and
oncology. She finished her career in Middle River as a director of case management and
utilization review. Even after retirement, Jan continues to work remotely providing clinical
appeals for hospitals. She trained Hospice volunteers.
Tom, a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, was in the National Guard and spent
40 years as an accountant before becoming a human resources manager. He has been
active in their community as a baseball coach, Cub Scout treasurer, and as a United Way
leader. Tom enjoys drawing and painting and, with Jan, likes camping and spending time
with their nearby children and grandchildren.
--Barbara Kirk and Leslie Hobbs
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MEET YOUR NEW NEIGHBORS
JUDY and WOODY WILSON became new residents of The
Lodge in April 2022 when they moved from their home in Tucson,
Arizona to be closer to family and friends.
Judy was born in London and moved to the United States as a young
bride. Her career included working in real estate for 12 years and
then serving as a conference coordinator for Marriott. While living in
Tucson, she founded a Democrat Club and pursued her joy of singing
in community choirs.
Woody grew up in Cumberland, Maryland and graduated from Frostburg State University
where he prepared to teach junior high school Social Studies. He served in the Army and
later continued his education, earning a Master’s degree at George Washington University.
He was a secondary school teacher and administrator in Montgomery County for 30 years.
Woody has been active in Lions Clubs, serving as the president of the Myersville and
Wheaton clubs, and with Judy, was a member of the Queen Anne’s Arts Council. Judy and
Woody share common interests in gardening, singing, travel and spending time with their
three children, two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
--Leslie Hobbs
DEDICATION AND RIBBON-CUTTING
FOR THE GEORGE H. BOLLING MEMORIAL WALKING TRAIL
Saturday, August 6 at 10 a.m.
Followed by first official walk around the trail and reception at The Lodge
STUFF THE BUS MATERIALS PICKED UP AUGUST 3
Homewood is partnering this year with United Way of Frederick County in their Stuff The
Bus drive to collect school supplies for Frederick County Public School children. We have
placed collection bins in both the Multi-Purpose Room at Crumland Farms and the Do-
Drop-In at The Lodge. Items most needed are:
Earbuds #2 pencils Composition notebooks
Black pens Markers Crayons
Pencil boxes Index dividers Wide-ruled notebook paper
Colored pencils
You can make a donation if you prefer instead of purchasing supplies.
Make checks payable to United Way of Frederick County and turn them in
to Chaplain Suzanne Morris by the morning of August 3. The bus will be
here later that day to pick up our donations.
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ANCIENT NEEDLEWORK ART
IS ALIVE AND WELL TODAY
With silken threads like gossamer, Tonie Evans
works diligently to create exquisite Japanese
embroidery. Tonie has always liked art and
needlework. She was drawn to art in high school and
in college and has done many beautiful oil paintings.
She started her embroidery journey with patterns
stamped on pillowcases and tea towels from the “five
and dime” and moved on to more and more advanced
techniques such as ecclesiastical embroidery and
Phase XI © Designed by JEC, stitched by Tonie Evans
western silk and
metal.
Tonie joined the Embroiderers’ Guild of America
(EGA) in Baltimore in 1979 to further her knowledge.
She joined the DC chapter in 1981 and later became
its president. She was also Chairman of the Silk and
Metal Master Craftsman Program with the
Embroiderers’ Guild of America.
In 1984, through the EGA, Tonie traveled to
Dearborn, Michigan for her first Japanese Embroidery
lesson. The instructor was Mr. Shuji Tamura,
successor to the late Master Iwao Saito, founder of the
Kurenai Kai
community in
Phase XVIII © Designed by JEC, stitched by Tonie Evans
Japan.
She became fascinated by Japanese embroidery which
is a 1600-year-old tradition in Japan. It is done on silk
fabric using only silk and metal threads. There are
many levels of classes. Each level builds on the skills
and techniques learned in the previous level and has a
specified design to complete. These embroideries are
created with just some simple, basic tools on frames, as
needed. Tonie’s tools shown here at the right are some
30+ years old and are what a beginner starts with and
continues on with for years, as Tonie has.
(cont’d on p. 10)
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ANCIENT NEEDLEWORK, cont’d
In 1989, Tonie completed the 10th level – quite a feat!!
Completing the 10th level qualified her to teach, and today
she has completed over 20 levels and is still taking classes.
She has various awards and certificates for her masterful
works. Many of her intricate and beautiful projects are
proudly displayed in her patio home. Although she
concentrates on teaching others this beautiful art form,
Tonie has designed some intricate patterns for others to do
in Japanese embroidery. She feels that many of her designs
are nature-oriented because of her having grown up on a
farm. There is also deep Japanese symbolism in her designs.
In 1990 Tonie started giving
classes in her home. The classes
Phase V-VI © Designed by Tonie Evans/JEC, are very structured with the
stitched by Tonie Evans
students spending six hours in
class work and then many more hours on their projects at home.
She teaches various levels in each class. Hands must be very
clean and no makeup can be worn, she says, because the oils
from the skin can damage the silk threads and fabrics, which are
not washable. Besides classes here in the U.S., Tonie has been
invited to give classes in England.
There are other Masters of Japanese embroidery in Japan with Phase XX © Designed by JEC,
stitched by Tonie Evans
each having individual territory, techniques and training. Iwao
Saito, the Master of the techniques Tonie studied, is known for founding Kurenai Kai in
Chiba Prefecture, Japan. His studio/compound created the best quality of silk embroidery
produced in Japan. In 1989, his successor, Mr. Shuji Tamura, was encouraged by the
Master to take the teachings out of Japan for the first time EVER. Mr. Tamura founded the
Japanese Embroidery Center, located in Atlanta, Georgia to share his life’s work, the
teaching of Japanese Embroidery. Tonie has been able to take many classes at the Center
and at Kurenai Kai. Since COVID, classes are now on ZOOM, which allows students from
many countries to take the classes together. The center plans to cautiously reopen soon.
Tonie has often traveled to Japan to Kurenai Kai, to take classes and learn about Japanese
culture. She has seen all stages of silk production, from raising silkworms, learning how
the silk becomes the thread used in embroidery and finding out how the silk fabric is
woven and dyed. Her home contains many mementos from her travels to Japan.
When you love what you are doing, your work will show it. What a journey from the “five
and dime” to teaching internationally - hard work and perseverance do pay off!
--Jacque Janss
10WILLOW ROAD RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION
2022-2023 COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Appreciation Fund Shirley Erdmanis and Phil Young
Basket Bingo Open
Catoctin Country Store Pat Culwell
The Chatter Newsletter Barbara Kirk
Environmental Awareness Jerry Fuss
Fitness Fred Broadrup
Food (Crumland Farms) Maxine French
Food (The Lodge) Jean McGraw and Stephanie Hoscheit
Hospitality Sue Rock
Library (Crumland Farms) Ruth Edder
Library (The Lodge) Open
Nominating and Elections Roland Hobbs
NOTEABLES Gail Slezak
Religious Life Margo Stevenson
Safety and Security Don Fox
Travel Howard Smith
Woodworking Bob Ziegler
Wreaths Across America Sue Chapin and Libby Fuss
Yard Sale Jean McGraw and Joyce Smith
GUITARS GALORE FEATURED IN PERFORMANCE
One of our more unusual live concerts
this summer was presented on June 18 by
guitarist Ken Lelen.
Ken arrived with a collection of guitars
from past eras, then paired each with
“Swingers and Crooners” music he
performed from its relative time period to
lend more authenticity to the sound. He
gave a little history on each of the guitars
he used and what made it unique.
As Ken performed some of our favorites
from back in the day, he had the audience singing along. Ken will be back in October with
a program of love songs. You won’t want to miss it!
(Photo by Shirley Erdmanis) --Barbara Kirk
11WHAT A DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES!
July 2021
July 2022
Residents who live in the surrounding patio homes are enjoying the fruits of their labor this year. Special
thanks to the following residents who have been instrumental in developing and maintaining this
beautiful bio-pond area in our community: Kathy and Dennis Brekhus, Connie and Morris Cranor, Sonja
and Art Elgin, Nancy and Dave Hamstead, Joyce Howes, Jean and Bruce McGraw, Sue and Rich Snay,
Skip Stewart and Jo Zimmerly. (Photos by Nancy Hamstead)
12RESIDENT RECOUNTS TV GAME SHOW EXPERIENCE
Once a month, Homewood’s “Let’s Talk” series features a
resident with an interesting life experience to share with our
community. In the month of June, it was our esteemed Editor
of The Chatter, Barbara Kirk, who delighted her audience at
the Event Center at The Lodge with a presentation recalling
her adventure as a contestant on the game show Fandango on
June 22, 1988—almost to the day, 34 years ago.
Little known in Homewood circles is the fact that Barbara is
an avid country music fan, and not only has had her picture
taken backstage with the likes of such stars as the Gatlin Brothers but has even visited
Larry Gatlin’s home. Barbara displayed an array of books, photographs and album covers
with autographs of famous country music stars she has met over the years during visits to
Nashville and attending concerts and fan club events.
Barbara's unlikely journey to appear on The
Nashville Network’s game show, Fandango,
began on a whim when her friend Betty invited
her to come along for local tryouts for the
show. Betty had hoped her daughter Theresa
would be selected as a contestant, and Barbara
just went along for the ride. But fate had a way
of intervening. It seems that Barbara's
experiences in Nashville gave her an added
boost of confidence and knowledge as she too decided to take the test that was part of the
initial contestant screening process. Barbara only missed one question that day and, much
to her surprise, she was chosen to be a contestant on the game show! She ended up going
down to Nashville a few months later for the show taping.
Unbeknownst to Barbara, an intriguing learning experience was about to unfold—what
goes on behind the scenes of a television show. A few items mentioned were not wearing
yellow, white or patterned clothing as it would not transmit well on the television screen,
contestants were to applaud enthusiastically for the correct answers of the other contestants
and members of the audience had to adhere to strict standards or were asked to leave.
We enjoyed going back in time not only to see Barbara as she competed 34 years ago but
also to view the commercials as they were then ... do you remember packets of Flavor-
Aid? Although another contestant advanced to the next round, Barbara fondly remembers
her “30 minutes of fame” as a winning experience and a “once in a lifetime adventure.”
--Nancy Hamstead
Ed. Note: Article and accompanying photographs were completely inspired by Nancy Hamstead who was
not on assignment to cover it. Thanks, Nancy!
13CORNHOLE TOURNEY WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Our Dr. Robert Broadrup
Annual Memorial Cornhole
Tournament raised over $400
for the Pancreatic Cancer
Foundation this year! Pictured
are the winners, sporting their
“trophy” bucket hats: (L to R)
3rd place, Bob and Kay
Morrow; 2nd place, Sandy
Green and Sue Chapin; 1st
place, Diane Holter and
Margaret Perry.
(Photo courtesy of the Fitness
Staff)
MICHAEL DENNISON APPEARS IN LIVE CONCERT
Majestic medlodies from our chapel organ floated out into the
hallway from the Multi-Purpose Room at Crumland on June
25 as we were treated to a live concert by Michael Dennison.
A perennial favorite at Homewood, Michael presented a
program of hymns, patriotic music, classical pieces and show
tunes on both organ and piano.
This concert marked his first live appearance on campus
since the pandemic. During the time we were sequestered, he
had provided several videos which were broadcast over
Channel 970 for our enjoyment, but it was a real treat to have
him here in person. Michael is a singer, organist, pianist, preacher, teacher, writer and
social justice advocate. He is a former member of the Maryland State Boychoir and has
traveled sharing his music throughout the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
(Photo by Shirley Erdmanis) --Barbara Kirk
YOUR SAFETY AND SECURITY: Summer Walking Tips
• Check the forecast and dress appropriately.
• Enjoy an early morning walk or an evening stroll.
• Protect your skin (sunblock) and your eyes (sunglasses) from UV
rays.
• Increase consumption of water or juice throughout the day and decrease
consumption of caffeine and alcohol.
14PICKLEBALL ENTHUSIASTS FLOCK TO THE COURT
When Homewood Fitness Director Gretchen Smith put out a notice offering pickleball
instruction, she never imagined that 25 people would sign up! Due to the high degree of
interest plus the reception to the introductory session, the Fitness Department has added
pickleball to their August activities calendar. Pickleball will now be played on Tuesdays
from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at The Lodge dock area.
Pickleball is a fun sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong.
It is played with a paddle and a plastic ball with holes (think Wiffleball). It can be adapted
for either indoor or outdoor play on a badminton-sized court and a modified tennis net.
Played with either two or four persons, it can be enjoyed by people of all ages and skills.
Although the origin of the name “pickleball” is uncertain—there are several stories making
the rounds, none of which can be verified—what we know for sure is that the sport
originated in 1965 in Bainbridge Island, Washington by three dads whose kids were bored
with usual summertime activities. Because the vacation property where they were staying
had a badminton court, the men looked for some equipment for the family to use. When
they could not find a full set of rackets, they improvised and started playing with ping
pong paddles and a perforated ball.
They experimented placing the badminton net at different heights until they found the
level at which the ball bounced best on an asphalt surface. Rules were largely based on the
game of badminton, keeping in mind their original purpose of providing a game that
family members of all ages could play together.
Today, the popularity of pickleball is skyrocketing, both in the U.S. and internationally,
thanks to its being played in community centers, physical education classes, YMCAs and
retirement communities.
--Barbara Kirk
15PROPHETIC VOICES:
A Special Series Offered by
Homewood ‘s Retired Clergy
Group
Join the Retired Clergy Group as they facilitate
discussions about modern-day prophets starting this fall.
Sessions will be offered September through February on
the third Monday of each month from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
in the Multi-Purpose Room at Crumland Farms.
Each month’s discussion will feature an award-winning
film followed by a time of reflection. Please note the
scheduled date for each video and discussion. Suzanne Adele Schmidt is formulating
discussion guides. Each session will be a total of 90 minutes on the respective dates
indicated.
September 19: “Backs Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story” about the man
who became spiritual mentor to Martin Luther King, Jr. and the entire Civil Rights
Movement. Rob Peters, convener.
October 17: “An American Conscience - The Reinhold Niebuhr Story” about
America's great public theologian. Jim Spiller, convener.
November 21: “Spiritual Audacity: The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story” about the
man who barely escaped the Holocaust and became a champion for interfaith dialogue and
American Civil Rights. Rabbi Leila Berner, convener.
December 19: “Revolution of the Heart: The Dorothy Day Story” about the founder of
the Catholic Worker Movement. Gene Brake and Lynn Brantley, conveners.
January 16 and February 20: “Bonhoeffer” profiling Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the young
German theologian who joined the plots to kill Adolf Hitler. (This video is 90 minutes, to
be viewed in two sessions.) Bill Holmes and Jerry Fuss, conveners.
Across the series, viewers will hear from President Jimmy Carter, Civil Rights icons
Andrew Young, Jesse Jackson and John Lewis, writers David Brooks and Barbara Brown
Taylor, plus Martin Sheen, Susannah Heschel, theologians Walter Brueggemann and
Stanley Hauerwas, historian Taylor Branch and many others.
All Independent Living residents are invited. There is no need to register. Come to one or
all of the sessions. Engage in a time of meaningful learning and sharing!
--Jerry Fuss
16REMEMBER, WILD ANIMALS ALSO LIVE ON CAMPUS
When Crumland Farms resident Jacque Janss spotted this wild animal walking over by The Lodge early one July
evening, she took these photos with her cell phone. It was headed toward the Bolling Nature Trail and did not
appear to be afraid of people in a car since she was able to get close-up photos. Please exercise caution and stay
alert because it has since been sighted in other areas around campus. By looking at the pictures, someone from
Animal Control has tentatively identified this as a fox suffering from mange, a common condition in that species.
Respect the wild animals’ habits but discourage them from staying around by NOT putting out food of any kind.
New Large Print Books in The Lodge Library
Black Ice by Brad Thor
Lady in the Lake by Laura Lippman
The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave
Lightning Strike by William Kent Krueger
Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
Long Petal of the Sea by IsabelAllende
Maid by Nita Prose
Remarkable Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Sacred Bridge by Anne Hillerman
Sunlit Weapon by Jacqueline Winspear
BOOK REVIEWS: Three Days In Moscow by Bret Baier
A factual and informative book about President Ronald Reagan's efforts
as President to end the Cold War with the Soviet Union. It will give you
insights into our current relations with Russia, the fall of the Berlin
Wall, and the grand efforts President Reagan put into his talks with
Mikail Gorbachov. Reagan's presidency was often misunderstood and
condemned, but Bret Baier tells how he gave us a peaceful time with
the Soviet Union. This book is currently on the New Arrivals rack in
the Second Floor Library at Crumland Farms.
--Ruth Edder
17VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
LAUNDRY: Volunteers are needed to help launder, fold and shelve gym towels at The
Lodge Fitness Center. Afternoons preferred. This is a perfect volunteer opportunity for a
Lodge resident. No experience necessary, will train.
NEW! COMPUTER LAB: Looking for computer-knowledgeable volunteers to host
weekly open computer lab hours. Ideal volunteers will have diverse and comprehensive
background in computers. Residents will bring their computer-related questions to you in
the Independent Living Computer Lab at Crumland Farms or the computer room in
Assisted Living. Commitment is 2 hours per week.
NEW! BIRTHDAY BRIGADE: I'd like to start of committee of volunteers who will
visit our Assisted Living and Healthcare residents on their birthdays. With the help of
donations, we can deliver small gifts and cards to residents on their birthdays. I'd like to
solicit local bakeries and ask them to donate small cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. Volunteers
can deliver individually or as a group, spend time visiting with the resident and even dress
in fun costumes to make the deliveries even more fun. Creative and fun volunteers
encouraged to apply.
NEW! ICE CREAM CART: Volunteers wanted to go door to door in our Assisted
Living area and dish out ice cream weekly. This is a very popular activity! Tuesdays from
2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Staff will have you all set up and ready to go.
NEW! GAME NIGHT: Volunteers wanted to play Dominos and other board games with
our Assisted Living residents. Tuesday evenings 6:30 to 8 p.m. Contact me if interested.
NEW! BATTLE BUDDY: We'd like to bring back a social hour in the Café with
volunteers and our Assisted Living and Healthcare veteran residents. Once a month, coffee
and donuts provided. If you're a veteran and interested in helping, please let me know.
--Liz Kannenberg, Volunteer Director
The Grief Support Group will meet Tuesday, August 19 at 10 a.m. in the Third Floor Library
at Crumland Farms.
IMPORTANT OFFERING INFORMATION
Some residents have asked about the option of receiving an annual giving statement for their
contributions to the Chapel Fund. The Homewood Foundation will provide annual giving
statements each January to residents who make contributions to the chapel if the following
procedure is followed: (1) checks are made payable to the Homewood Foundation and
Chapel Fund is noted in the memo line OR (2) cash is placed in an envelope with the
resident’s name noted on the outside. This option is now available.
18HOMEWOOD SUPPORTS WREATHS ACROSS
AMERICA AGAIN IN 2022
The mission of Wreaths Across America is threefold: To Remember Our Fallen U.S.
Veterans, Honor Those who Serve and Teach Our Children the Value of Freedom.
Wreaths Across America (WAA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that oversees
placement of wreaths on veterans’ graves in more than 2,500 cemeteries around the world
on Wreaths Across America Day. To learn more about the national organization, go to
www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/our-story.
Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Frederick is our local site for WAA. There are over 4,000 veterans
buried there throughout the cemetery. Homewood residents have participated in placement
of American flags on the graves of veterans to commemorate Veterans Day. This year that
will take place on Saturday, November 5. The flags then become a way of identifying the
graves of veterans on Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday, December 17. This day
is always marked with a brief ceremony at the World War II monument, followed by
placement of balsam fir wreaths. When placing a wreath, we are asked to pause, say the
name of the veteran and thank them for their service.
In addition to remembering and honoring our veterans, participation in Wreaths
Across America also serves as a fundraiser for participating groups. Each wreath is
sponsored for $15.00 and $5.00 is returned to Homewood for use in Meadows,
Willows and Assisted Living. Over the past two years we have sponsored over 1,880
wreaths and provided $9,400 for use in our Health Care Center and Assisted Living. We
always assess the needs with our Activities staff and have provided numerous items,
among them EZ-grip paintbrushes, activity apron and wooden shoe with laces for fidgety
fingers, bubble tubes, iPad, a large smart TV, and a Cricut machine for crafts. In addition,
our 2021 funds are providing Massage Therapy sessions in Meadows throughout 2022.
Our 2022 campaign will begin September 6.
We have set a goal to sponsor 1,200 wreaths
this year! Consider now how you will
participate–sponsor wreaths, ask friends and
family to sponsor wreaths, plant flags on
November 5 and place wreaths on December 17.
Details will be shared in future issues of The
Chatter.
Many thanks to all of you who have participated
in the past! We look forward to another amazing
opportunity to “Remember, Honor and Teach.”
--Libby Fuss
19WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE …
Honey, my beloved cat, is a well-known feline at The Lodge. People often ask me how she
is doing, and her many fans will sometimes even leave little presents for her at my door.
That’s why I thought you all might enjoy this story.
One morning when I went into the second bathroom in my apartment
where Honey’s food bowl is located, I found a large puddle of water
in front of her mat. This concerned me because I discerned from the
location that Honey was the responsible party. So, I wiped up the
liquid and was able to wring out the towel enough to get a sample of it. Now, Honey is a
mature cat (read that “old”!) and I was really worried that something was amiss. The
sample went to my Vet who then called and told me to bring Honey in to get checked out.
After an initial examination, it was determined that I had to leave her there for extensive
additional testing. When I arrived home, I again went into her bathroom. Voila! There was
yet another puddle in the same spot, which told me that this situation was NOT of Honey’s
doing. I got Maintenance on the phone and they came out straightaway. They diagnosed
that my toilet had a bad leak, and the water was going behind the sink and then running out
in front of Honey's bowls. Alas, Honey's health was NOT the problem.
I immediately called the Vet, but not in time to cancel the many tests the poor cat had
already had to endure. We quickly rescued Honey from her ordeal at the Vet, and I had a
long heart-to-heart conversation with her, apologizing profusely for the discomfort she had
experienced.
So, the moral of this story is: pet lovers at Homewood, when you see something that you
think your pet has produced, before you panic, check your plumbing FIRST!
--Alice Haber
The Housewares Committee needs volunteers for the Fall Yard Sale. However, due to lack of space and
safety considerations, we cannot accommodate rollators or walkers. If you would like to help, please contact
Mary Wilbur at maryqueenofscott1940@yahoo.com or 410-437-1507.
THE CHATTER NEWSLETTER STAFF
Editor: Barbara Kirk (Phone: 301-682-2204, Email: bjkirk107@aol.com, Mail: CF Apt. 443)
Staff Writers: Leslie Hobbs, Shirley Erdmanis, Jacque Janss, Nancy Hamstead
Proofreaders: Fanny Johnsson, Michele Bissonette
WRRA Representative: Barbara Kirk
Photographers on Call: Shirley Erdmanis, Nancy Hamstead, Barbara Kirk
Advisor/Production Manager: Julie Norris
DEADLINE to submit copy: 15th of the month for the following month’s issue. Copy can be emailed to the Editor,
given to the receptionists to be sent through in-house mail to CF #443 or placed in the box in the CF coatroom
near the reception desk.
Newsletter Committee Meeting: the second Friday of each month at 9:30 a.m.
in the 3rd floor library at Crumland Farms.
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