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Homewood at Frederick
ILRA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Thank you! That’s something I say often when I meet many of you in The
Lodge or at Crumland Farms. Leslie and I count as blessing our residence
here. I am especially thankful for the many of you who take leadership
roles and provide support to your neighbors across the growing campus of
Homewood at Frederick. Added to that are the folks on the staff of Home-
wood who, in a wide variety of positions, make the quality of life at Home-
wood at Frederick what it is.
Again this year Basket Bingo was a tremendous success. Shirley Erdmanis
and her co-workers carried off this activity in the wonderful spirit that we
have come to rely on.
Each of us received an invitation to contribute to the Employee Apprecia-
tion Fund. The distribution of these funds, early in December, is our way
of making tangible the many verbal thanks spoken throughout the year. To
those who contributed, a thank you as well. If for some reason you missed
this opportunity to make a contribution, it is not too late to do so. Any ad-
ditional funds from residents will be placed in an account to be used next
year.
It may seem far off, but already plans are being made for the Yard Sale at
the end of April and the first several days in May. Chairpersons are being
sought. There are folks who have been in leadership roles in past years
who are very willing to share their knowledge with you. If you will consid-
er a leadership role, speak to Shirley Erdmanis or contact me.
This is a reminder of the Special Meeting of the Residents Association.
The meeting will be on December 12th, 9:30 AM in the Multi-Purpose
Room at Crumland Farms. The purpose of this special meeting is to act on
the amendments to the Residents Association By-laws. Copies of the pro-
posed by-laws with revisions are available at Crumland Farms (cloakroom
on the shelf under the bulletin board) and The Lodge (Do-Drop Inn). The
revised by-laws incorporate an organization structure modification that en-
ables the Association to be responsive to the unique character of each of
the three neighborhoods; Crumland Farms, the Patio Homes and The
Lodge that make up Homewood at Frederick.
Finally, on behalf of those of us who serve in leadership positions in the
Residents Association, we wish you a happy and enriching holiday season.
Roland C. Hobbs
President
Volume 19 Number 12 December 2018
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
THE MAIN STREAM… by Karen Main
First Corinthians 13 - Christmas Version
If I decorate my home with bows,
Strands of twinkling lights and shiny bells,
But do not show love to my family
I'm just another decorator.
If I work at a soup kitchen,
Carol in the nursing home,
And give all that I have to charity
But do not show love to my family
It profits me nothing.
If I trim the tree with shimmering angels
And crocheted snowflakes,
Attend all the holiday parties
And sing in the choir,
But do not focus on Christ,
I have missed the point.
LOVE stops the decorating to hug a child.
LOVE sets aside the work to kiss the spouse.
LOVE is kind, though harried and tired.
- Sharon Jaynes
May you receive the "gift" of LOVE from family and friends
at this Christmastime!
Thank you for the "gift" of your friendship, not only at Christmas, but throughout
the year.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Karen
CHAPLAIN’S CORNER Chaplain Suzanne Morris The holidays seem to arrive earlier each year according to merchants. Often I joke that Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations begin to appear in area stores no later than Labor Day. Here at Homewood when the Hero Tree appeared in front of the fireplace in the community center just before Veteran’s Day, I could hear objections as I sat at the computer in my office near the front desk. The receptionists quickly explained, over and over again, that it was not a Christmas tree, but rather a creative way to acknowledge the service rendered on behalf of our country by resident veterans. Surely by the time you read this edition of The CHATTER, the halls of Homewood will be decked for the upcoming holiday festivities. Of course all of us know the holidays don’t just happen. Much preparation is required. Christians observe the season of Advent. The word Advent means coming or arrival of a notable person, thing or event. This period of four weeks leading up to Christmas is a time marked by personal reflection, waiting, and preparing to celebrate God’s gift of love expressed in the birth of the Christ Child. Once again, the Rev. Dr. Rob Apgar-Taylor will offer a special study for Advent. This year’s series is entitled The Gift of the Nutcracker and will meet on Thursdays at 10:30 AM in the Assisted Living Activity Center. All are welcome to attend. During our chapel services on the four Sundays leading up to Christmas we’ll light the candles of the Advent wreath-symbolizing hope, peace, love and joy. On Christmas Eve, we light the center candle symbolizing the arrival of the Christ, who comes to shine the light of peace, justice and love into a world overcome with darkness and despair. We will hold only one service on Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24th at 10:00 AM. This service of lessons and carols will feature special music by the Homewood Choir and will be televised. Our Jewish friends celebrate the gift of light and God’s faithfulness during the festival of Hanukkah. Alice Haber will explain the story behind Hanukkah and lead us in lighting the Menorah at The Lodge on Tuesday, December 4th at 3:30 PM. You won’t want to miss this interactive experience of the gift of light we celebrate at this festive time of year. We’ll enjoy traditional potato latkes along with wine and cheese. The Religious Life Committee will meet early on December 4th at 2 PM, to allow everyone to attend the Hanukkah celebration at 3:30 PM. Truly December is a month full of celebrations and festivities. In the midst of much merry making, we may feel less than jolly. Perhaps we’re learning to live with an unexpected and unwelcome diag- nosis. We may be grieving the loss of a loved one. If we’re new to the Homewood campus we may find ourselves missing familiar surroundings and traditions. Our annual Blue Christmas gathering of- fers an opportunity to acknowledge our true feelings and seek peace in a setting of quiet music and candlelight. Please feel free to join us on Wednesday, December 19th at 4 PM in the Chapel. Throughout November we participated in a food drive to benefit the Frederick Food Bank. Many thanks to everyone who donated food items or monetary gifts to assist people in need in the Frederick community.
RESIDENTS’ UPDATES
A New Addition Provides Four - Legged Friends a Place to Play!
by Sue Chapin and Pat Michener, Dog Lovers!
Did you know when a dog sees its owner its brain secretes the same substances as ours when we are
in love? This amazing relationship is the inspiration to an exciting new effort underway to bring a
new 14,400 square-foot Dog-Park to the Homewood at Frederick community and provide man’s best
friend with a fun and exciting new opportunity to run, jump and play!
A passionate group of animal lovers met
with campus leadership recently to de-
termine a location for the dog-park and
available funding options. The area
near the playground and horseshoe pit
on the southwest end of Crumland
Farms was determined as the best loca-
tion. As to funding, the Homewood
Foundation has agreed to partner with
these residents to raise the funds neces-
sary to make this new enhancement a
reality! Homewood Foundation raises
funds for the entire Homewood Retire-
ment Centers Family. The Foundation
focuses their fundraising around Benev-
olent Care, Special Programs and Capital enhancements.
An initial goal of $25,000 has been set, and these passionate residents have already committed over
$6,000!
If you have a dog or had a dog or just love dogs or any animal, please consider a gift. There are me-
morial opportunities as brick pavers and plaques on benches can be individualized to honor your fa-
vorite pet. Simply pick up your Dog-Park gifting form at the Crumland Farms and The Lodge Re-
ception Areas, fill in your recognition language and send the form with your gift to Homewood
Foundation, 16107 Elliott Parkway, P.O. Box 250, Williamsport, MD 21795.
If you have questions and/or would like help on how best to make a tax deductible gift, please con-
tact Sue Chapin (resue1@suechapin.com, 301-695-8985), Pat Michener (pmichener63@yahoo.com,
240-687-1772) or J.D. Shuman of the Homewood Foundation (Foundation@HMWD.org, 1-800-559-
2273)
Thank you for helping to broaden the offerings of the Homewood campus while adding to the entire
Homewood at Frederick family…two legs and four.
DRIED PLUMS STUDY TALK by Katie Groomes
On Friday, November 9th, we had the Dried Plum Study talk. During the talk, we discussed the ef-
fects of dried plums on bone health, and the experience of working in a Penn State University La-
boratory, where Katie, the presenter, worked on the Dried Plum Study. The residents were ex-
tremely interested in the topic, and were heading out to the store to purchase dried plums; espe-
cially after learning that they could be used in place of hormone therapy or medications to slow
the progression of osteoporosis.
The residents had a lot of very good questions. However, there was one question to which they
were most interested to know the answer; what is the difference between a dried plum and a
prune? The explanation is simple: every prune is a plum, but not every plum is a prune. Prunes
are a subspecies of plum, the way Granny Smith and Red Delicious are a subspecies of apple.
Prunes are the most popular type of dried plum because they can be grown locally. However,
prunes tend to be high in sugar and have a particular taste. Therefore, if you are avoiding dried
plums because you do not like prunes, take a look around the store for “fresh dried plums” or
“fresh dried red plums”. You may find these to taste much better than prunes!
VETERAN’S HISTORY PROJECT by Jim Hubbard
In 2000 the Library of Congress approved the establishment of the Veteran’s History Project as
an ongoing source of information for researchers, scholars, students, Congress, authors, filmmak-
ers and other library visitors. Here at Homewood, as we’ve recently heard, there are approxi-
mately 150 veterans and these individuals deserve to be heard and to have their histories in the
larger library. Dave Chapin (301-695-8985) and Jim Hubbard (240-578-4961) are the first vet-
erans to volunteer as interviewers/recorders of these interviews, and we hope others will step
forward to actively help with this project.
Please contact staff coordinator Liz Kannenberg for your introductory briefing. We have received
the necessary recording equipment from the Frederick County coordinator and have started
scheduling initial meetings. Veterans are asked to bring to the interview any photographs from
their service period, along with applicable newspaper articles, letters to (and from) home, shoul-
der patches, service-generated paperwork, etc. This material will serve to enhance the inter-
view process and almost certainly will help give focus to the memory process. Looking forward
to hearing from you. Cheers!
75th ANNIVERSARY
On November 1st Homewood residents Elfrieda and
Leslie Bell celebrated their 75th Wedding
Anniversary!
VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH
RICHARD HOLTER
by Vernon Rippeon
It seems that I have known Dick forever, but we real-
ly met about eight years ago. I sought him out for
advice about Homewood.
One of his most interesting volunteer activities was
for the Department of Agriculture. In 1942 that
agency produced a film promoting Victory Gardens.
Dick, a 4-H member at that time, along with Jane
Gorsach, who later became a resident of Crumland
Farms, posed as brother and sister for the film. It
demonstrated planting and harvesting a Victory Gar-
den. During the war that was considered a very pat-
riotic thing to do.
Dick has worked forever sorting and delivering the
mail. He trained me to work on the Health Desk. A
singer, he is a member of both the Chapel Choir and
the Noteables. Holter is chairman of the Religious
Life Committee and has been a Sunshine Reader for
10 years at both Brunswick and Monocacy Elementary Schools.
Mr. Holter, who is 90, says he has to slow down, but he plans to chair the Family Council as of
January 1st.
HATS OFF to a Great Guy!
MIS-DELIVERY OF MAIL by Jerry Hammond
On a number of occasions U.S. Postal mail has been mis-delivered in the Willow Ponds area.
There have been two incidents with one of the neighbors’ mail when the mail, being delivered to
the incorrect mailbox, was sent back to the post office. It was mail from a bank. The bank then
charged five dollars ($5.00) to the neighbor to have the mail sent the second time.
There are those who, when receiving someone else’s mail, take a few minutes to deliver the mail
to the correct person. This is always greatly appreciated and is so neighborly.
In the future if you receive mail that is not yours, please do one of the following:
1. Deliver the mail to the correct person personally, or
2. Call the individual who was to receive the mail and have them come for it at your ad-
dress.
VETERANS DAY AT HOMEWOOD
On Monday, November 12th
Homewood recognized the ser-
vice rendered their country by
the veterans of the U. S.
Armed Forces who are resi-
dents of the community. At
8 AM the Pledge of Allegiance
was recited by all in attend-
ance. Then a buffet breakfast
was served to the 150 veterans
who were able to attend.
A new exhibit was placed in the reception
area at Crumland Farms. At first some may
have thought it was an unusual, early Christ-
mas tree. However, in reality it was a tree
honoring the Homewood veterans. An orna-
ment was made for each of the Homewood
veteran residents and attached to the tree.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Pearl Harbor Speech December 8, 1941
To the Congress of the United States
Yesterday, Dec. 7, 1941 - a date which will live in infamy - the United States of America was sud-
denly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.
The United States was at peace with that nation and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in con-
versation with the government and its emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pa-
cific.
Indeed, one hour after Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in Oahu, the Japanese
ambassador to the United States and his colleagues delivered to the Secretary of State a formal re-
ply to a recent American message. While this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the
existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of war or armed attack.
It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was de-
liberately planned many days or even weeks ago. During the intervening time, the Japanese gov-
ernment has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions
of hope for continued peace.
The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian islands has caused severe damage to American naval and
military forces. Very many American lives have been lost. In addition, American ships have been
reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu.
Yesterday, the Japanese government also launched an attack against Malaya.
Last night, Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong.
Last night, Japanese forces attacked Guam.
Last night, Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands.
Last night, the Japanese attacked Wake Island.
This morning, the Japanese attacked Midway Island.
Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The
facts of yesterday speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed their
opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation.
As commander in chief of the Army and Navy, I have directed that all measures be taken for our
defense.
Always will we remember the character of the onslaught against us.
No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people
in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory.
I believe I interpret the will of the Congress and of the people when I assert that we will not only
defend ourselves to the uttermost, but will make very certain that this form of treachery shall nev-
er endanger us again.
Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that our people, our territory and our interests are
in grave danger.
With confidence in our armed forces - with the unbounding determination of our people - we will
gain the inevitable triumph - so help us God.
I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sun-
day, Dec. 7, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese empire.
RECENT HOMEWOOD TRIPS
HOBOs VISIT THE NATIONAL FIRE HERITAGE CENTER
by Steven Ehlers
All little boys love a fire engine (and so do little girls). In October, the HOBOs took an excur-
sion to The National Fire Center in Emmitsburg, Maryland. We had a special tour by The Chief
to see the many fire related exhibits. One of them, “The Old Lady,” is a hand-pumper. It re-
quires 20 men (10 to a side) to push down on
the handles. After doing this for a while, a new
set of 20 men must be brought on to continue
the pumping. Also, citizens and fire fighters
would need to carry water in leather buckets to
the tank at the back of the pumper. All in all,
firefighting was a strenuous affair!
The Fire Chief gave a history of the firefighting
down through the years here in Frederick Coun-
ty. This included the hand (or foot) powered
hose carriages, “The Old Lady” hand pumper
and more modern fire engines. He also talked
about some of the other equipment that was
used in firefighting. One of the most fascinating was the net used to catch people jumping from
a burning building. A group of about two dozen men would hold the net. It would take a lot of
trust by the jumper in the ability of the fire company to catch them.
After a morning exploring the Heritage Center, all enjoyed a great lunch at a local café. This was
a special outing for the HOBOs. Usually, we meet alternately between Crumland Farms and The
Lodge for a lunch-time meal and a talk on a variety of interests. We would like to invite any
member of the Homewood campus to join us for our monthly meetings at 12:00. Women are in-
vited to hear the talks at 12:45 PM.
GUINNESS BREWERY by Lora Schucker
On Monday, November 12th, with Mike at the wheel,
Homewood residents took a bus trip to the only Guin-
ness brewery now operating in the U.S., the Guinness
Open Gate Brewery & Barrel House in Halethorpe,
Maryland. It opened last summer, just south of Balti-
more, on a site where Calvert whiskey was produced
in the past. The site’s history of barrel-aged alcohol
fits with the Guinness tradition of aging beer in
wood. Guinness Stout Aged in Bulleit Bourbon Bar-
rels, a limited release that’s currently available, was
brewed in Ireland but aged in ba rr els
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on the sit e in Maryland. Besides
this “transatlantic hybrid,” the beers
available on tap include beers produced
in Ireland, such as Guinness Draught
Stout, along with beers brewed at the
Maryland brewery, including Guinness
Blonde American Lager, Guinness
Northwest IPA, Crosslands Pale Ale and
many experimental beers.
The Homewood residents enjoyed a self-
paced walking tour of exhibits about the
beer-making process and Guinness histo-
ry, followed by beers and snacks in the
taproom. Along with the 92-tap, 250-
person taproom, the site includes the 270
-seat “1817 Restaurant,” named for the
year Guinness began brewing in the U.S.
Tours of the brewery led by Guinness
beer specialists didn’t have any opening the day of the visit, so Homewood might offer another
trip in the future for a more in-depth guided tour.
QUILT QUIZ SCENIC RIDE by Ruth Lea-Wilson
So, what do Birds in Flight, Millstones and Stairways to the Stars have in common? Fifteen
Homewood residents know! As they traveled through Carroll County on September’s scenic ride
they spotted these icons along the way in the shape of a barn quilt. A barn quilt? Yes! Carroll
County has its Barn Quilt Trail available to all and our Homewood residents enjoyed searching
the rolling countryside for four of the 22 quilts mounted on historic barns as the bus made its way
to Hoffman’s Ice Cream. On this scenic ride the residents had to guess the name of the quilt from
a list of four names not in order. Easy, you say?! Not so! Only two of our residents were able to
match the names of the four quilts in the correct order on the stops along the way. Congratula-
tions Helen Hahn and Jean Kessinger - this hard-working duo together matched all four quilts
to the correct names.
Many residents were all in
stitches as they asked the driver
how long it was until the bus
would edge into the ice cream
shop. Many of the residents
were needled as they couldn’t
provide the right names to the
quilts, but once they batted
around some ideas, they pressed
on to pin down their answers. Weaving through the countryside, just a block or so after the last
quilt, the bus arrived at Hoffman’s Ice Cream. Many of these residents had knot known of Hoff-
man’s. Scenic rides often pattern themselves after this one. Perhaps you’ll be on Homewood’s
next ride…….it may stretch you!MEET THE STAFF
LINDA PROCTOR by Vernon Rippeon
One of the nice things about working on The Chatter is the interesting people
with whom you talk. Linda Proctor is one of those folks.
Linda graduated from Hood College with a BA in Social Work in 1981. Her
first job was in a home for delinquent boys age 13 to 17 on Third Street in
Frederick with 13 boys. She also worked part time for Big Brothers and Big
Sisters.
She started with Homewood at the “Hotel” in 1982 as Resident Relations
Coordinator. In 1983 she hired Karen Main as an Activity Assistant. In 1989
she started working at Frederick Memorial Hospital (FMH) part time in
Home Health and Hospice, and in 1995 became a full time employee at
FMH.
Karen Main hired Linda in 2003 as Social Services Coordinator for Meadows here at Crumland
Farms. Linda assumed her current role as Community Services Director in March 2016.
In this role Linda is primarily available to independent residents and their families in navigating
services both inside and outside of Homewood at Frederick. In other words, residents may con-
tact her for information about the various levels of care and services on campus as well as com-
munity services in the Frederick area. She can be a resource for individual situations as well as
addressing needs identified by a group. She is able to provide information regarding advance
directives and the Maryland Medical Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) form.
As a Department Director, she overseas the Social Service Department, the IL home health office
and the receptionists. Linda works closely with the other department directors and the interdisci-
plinary team in order to coordinate efforts in meeting residents’ needs across the campus.
Linda resides in Braddock Heights and has two daughters and one son.
FITNESS FANATIC by Morgan Carroll
The week-long Fitness Fanatic
Competition has come to a close.
For the week of Monday, Novem-
ber 13, 2017 through Friday, No-
vember 17, 2017 residents were
encouraged to come to as many
classes as possible through the
week. Most classes were worth
one point, some were worth two
(the newer classes lacking in participation), and there were opportunities to earn extra points by
taking fitness tests or wearing specific colors on a specific day. There were over 60 residents
who attended class through the week! The winners were: first place and Homewood’s first Fit-
ness Fanatic was Ginger Ward with 13 points, second place to Charlie Geisbert with 11
points, and third place to Joe Ward with 10 points! The fitness staff thanks all who participated!FREDERICK HISTORY
GRACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
by Sarah Drenning
You may have wondered why there are two churches of the same faith in downtown Frederick just
two blocks each from the other. Back in the 1890s, The Evangelical Reformed (E&R) Church in
the first block of West Church street had grown so large that it was “no longer possible to provide
pews or sittings to all who apply for them,” and “by reason of the large membership it (was) im-
practicable to serve all the people…to their greatest spiritual advantage,” so this church set about
to organize a second English Reformed Church in Frederick.
While following the proper procedures
and finding very little available space in
downtown Frederick to build, the new
church, now called Grace Reformed
Church, was formed and met in Trinity
Reformed Chapel, opposite the E&R
Church, and also in Kemp Hall. Finally,
in April 1901, a property on East Second
Street came up for sale and at auction it
was purchased for $5,940. An architect
was secured, a plan for the new church
was drawn, the plan was accepted and
the church was built. The cornerstone
was laid on August 4, 1902. Contracts
were given for the heating plant, the fur-
nishings and other necessities. The con-
tract for art glass windows in the sanctu-
ary was given to H.B. Hankinson of
Newark, New Jersey, Tiffany’s general
foreman. The cost for the windows was
$1,090. The first service in the new
church sanctuary was held on Sunday,
October 18, 1903. The large auditorium
was not able to accommodate the audi-
ence that gathered on that occasion.
Three services were held, two by the
church and one by the Sunday School.
These church buildings are at 25 East
Second Street and are known today as
Grace United Church of Christ (Grace UCC). The Sunday service is held at 11:00 AM each week.
Today the beautiful windows are surely treasures from the past.
On Wednesday, December 26, 2018 from 4 to 9 PM, Grace UCC is one of ten downtown church-
es open for the 32nd Annual Candlelight Tour of Historic Houses of Worship. All are encouraged
to visit and enjoy the music…and the windows…on this tour.SPECIAL HOLIDAY EVENTS AT HOMEWOOD
PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF THESE "NOTEABLES" DATES
by Gail Slezak
The sounds of Christmas will soon be filling our concert venues here at Homewood as the
Noteables Chorus, founded and directed by Gail Slezak, will be presenting their annual Christmas
concerts.
On Thursday, December 20th the concert will be held in the MP Room at 2:00 PM. Then on
Saturday, December 22nd the concert will be held in the Event Room at The Lodge at 2:00
PM. Come hear many favorites of the Christmas season, such as "Do You Hear What I
Hear?" and "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" among others. Special guest vocalist will
be Robert Baker, operatic tenor. Audiences will recall that he soloed with the Noteables last
Christmas.
Then don't forget the annual Christmas caroling by the Noteables on Wednesday, December 12
from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at the Willows, the Meadows and ending at The Lodge with cocoa and
cookies.
Be sure to come and get in the Christmas spirit with these sounds of the season.
CHRISTMAS COVERED DISH LUNCHEON
by Shirley Erdmanis
There will be a COVERED DISH LUNCHEON in the IL DINING ROOM at Crumland Farms
on Christmas Day, December 25th, 2018. All Homewood at Frederick residents, relatives and
friends who will be at Homewood for Christmas are welcome to attend. Simply prepare a dish
and join your neighbors for lunch. Closer to the date of the luncheon, look for a sign-up sheet on
the table in the hallway outside the coatroom at Crumland Farms.
11:30 AM – GATHER AND SET OUT COVERED DISHES
11:45 AM – CHRISTMAS BLESSING AND LUNCH
1 PM – CAROLS AND CHRISTMAS FUN
1:30 PM – HOME FOR THE HOLIDAY
Shirley Erdmanis and Bob and Nancy Manthey are in charge of the event. Any questions
please call Shirley at 301-644-5796 or X 5796FILLED BASKET BINGO — THE RESULTS
by Shirley Erdmanis
The doors opened at 5:15 PM to a very successful evening of fun, food, fellowship and Bingo.
We had a sold out crowd of 117 and made $1,901.00. How we will utilize the profits will be pub-
lished in a later The CHATTER when we’ve made a decision. We had a gathering that included
staff, IL, AL and Care Center residents, family and friends. And of course, we had 20 beautiful
theme-filled baskets. There were also 14 door prizes.
Auxiliary representatives Barbara Rhoads, Rose Combs, Mary Lou Blessing, Diana Corl, Lau-
ren Burton, Pat Curchin and Nancy Denlinger sold food that was available to all residents and
Bingo players.
Thanks to the Committee for their tireless effort in making our eleventh Basket Bingo a success!
Committee members were Maggi Hartzell, Gloria Gafney, Bobby Rickman, Peg Strine, Herb
Hoffman, Betty Fox, Linda Broadrup, Betty Hobbs, Barbara Rhoads, Shirley Luersen and
Nancy Marron. We were also grateful for the assistance of Community Volunteers Mary Lou
Dent and Angela Liberto. Also helping was Liz Kannenberg, Director of Volunteers.
This is the 3rd year we’ve had a raffle. Thanks to the winner of last year’s raffle for donating the
Longaberger Picnic basket back to us so we could use it again. Thanks to Peggy Strine for pur-
chasing and “stuffing” the basket and to the Retired Nurse Group (of which we have 38 on cam-
pus) for providing the funds for the items and sponsoring the Raffle. Thanks to Bobby Rickman,
Nancy Marron and Gloria Gafney for selling the tickets.
Shirley Erdmanis called all 20 games. And of course, we couldn’t have pulled it off without the
help of Julie Norris, our Activities Director!GROUPS AND PROGRAMS
CALLING ALL HOBOs
by Jim Spiller, Head Tramp
LUNCH BUNCH by Nancy Boltz
The Lunch Bunch will celebrate the holiday
No HOBOs meeting in December. season with a jolly gathering of friends at the
Crumland Farms Multipurpose Room, Tues-
Happy Holidays! day, December 18th (one week before Christ-
mas), at 11:30 AM. We welcome those ladies
Look for information about the January meet- who haven’t been with us in a while to join us
ing in the next issue of The CHATTER. and share the story of the best present they
have ever received and the most meaningful
gift they have given. Please remember to
ALOHA by Sue Chapin R.S.V.P. to Ev Higbie at 301-304-0903. Sorry
to say that Santa will not be with us for lunch.
Please join the Active Ladies of Homewood Only ladies are invited!
Association (ALOHA) at noon on Dec 7th for
lunch and a wonderful program. Deb and Nick
Intveldt, two exceptional musicians here in
Frederick, will present a holiday program in
the Multipurpose Room from 12:45 PM to
1:30 PM. Deb is a lovely soprano and Nick,
an extremely talented pianist. You can tell by THE VISIONAIRES
watching them work together how much they
enjoy making music together. Deb and Nick by Avadna Coghill
have been leading the UCC choir of 60 mem-
bers and two Encore Chorales for men and
On December 4th at
women over 55. We will join together in a hol-
10:30 AM the Visionaires will meet for a holi-
iday sing-a-long following their program.
day celebration of remembrance. We will start
Ladies coming to the luncheon should contact in the Garden View Lounge. At 11:30 AM
the Crumland Receptionist by Thursday, those who wish will move to the private din-
December 6th. ing area for lunch. Mrs. Santa Claus will
All Homewood men and women are invited to meet with us there. Do join us for friendship
attend the program and join in the singing. and sharing.UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS FOR DECEMBER
1 – Montessori School Chorus – CF 10:30 AM
1 – Appalachian Christmas with Coromant’s Fancy – CF - 2:30 PM
2 – Holiday Party – CF - 2 to 4 PM
4 – Hanukkah Program - The Lodge – 3:30 PM
5 – FCC Handbell choir – MP - 7 PM
6 – Carriage rides and dance - The Lodge - 4 to 6 PM
8 – Free gift wrapping with senior girl scouts – CF- 10 AM to noon
9 – Emittsburg community chorus –CF - 7 PM
14 – Johnsville 4-H Caroling at patio homes – 6:30 PM
15 –Pics with Santa – IL and Assisted Living-Cafe -10 AM to noon
15 – Music & sing-along with Students of Sandy Maples CF – 2:30 PM
16 – Trinity Brass – CF - 3 PM
17 - Clustered Spires Chorus – CF - 7 PM
19 – Blue Christmas program – CF - 3:30 PM
19 - Frederick Flute Choir – CF - 7 PM
22 – Zhenya – violin concert– CF - 2:30 PM
24 – Christmas Eve Service–CF - 10:00 PM
26- Amahl and the Night Visitors – CF - 1:30 PM
27 – Jazz Connection – café – 6 PM
29 – Frederick County Music Teachers Assn. Recital – MP and Lodge - 2:30 PM
31 – New Years Eve party - CF - 1:30 PM
5 PIANISTS OF HOMEWOOD
PERFORM AT CF
Tuesday, November 6th a keyboard concert was
performed in the MP room. The audience was
treated to both piano and organ works. Composers
represented included Bach, Barber, Debussy, The CHATTER NEWSLETTER STAFF
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