Monthly CA A PUBLICATION OF COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION
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4th of July Festivities in Columbia
Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga Comes to Haven on the Lake
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Beat the Heat with CA’s Summer Fun
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CA’s pools are one of many ways to get the most out of your summer.
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he days are warm and long, kids are out of school and the sun seems to shine all the time: It’s officially summer! Columbia is a hotbed of activities for adults, children and families during this time of year, and Columbia Association (CA) is doing its part to keep you entertained, whether you want to be active or just relax and enjoy the weather. From live music and movies to dancing, art and pools, there’s an array of possibilities to help you get the most out of the summer. Inside this issue, we’ll help you find some of the summer’s best activities. For more information about events, visit ColumbiaAssociation.org/ Events.
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CA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2015-2016
Letter from Oakland Mills
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Optimism in Oakland Mills
Reginald Avery, Oakland Mills 443-545-6714 Reginald.Avery@ca-board.org
Alan Klein, Harper’s Choice 410-992-3025 Alan.Klein@ca-board.org
Dick Boulton, Dorsey’s Search 410-884-2964 Dick.Boulton@ca-board.org
Nancy McCord, Wilde Lake 410-730-2309 Nancy.McCord@ca- board.org
Brian Dunn, Kings Contrivance 301-473-0077 Brian.Dunn@ca-board.org
Gregg Schwind, Hickory Ridge 443-831-8847 Gregg.Schwind@ca-board.org
Janet Evans, Long Reach 724-516-0550 Janet.Evans@ca-board.org
Andrew Stack, Owen Brown 410-381-8897 Andrew.Stack@ca-board.org
Jeanne Ketley, Town Center 301-596-1097 Jeanne.Ketley@ca-board.org
Chao Wu, River Hill 240-481-9637 Chao.Wu@ca-board.org
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akland Mills is one of Columbia’s oldest villages, dating back to 1968 and growing from its sparse beginnings into a home for more than 10,000 residents. Our village center was the second to open in Columbia. And as with anything (and anyone) approaching 50, parts of Oakland Mills are showing signs of age. I’ve seen businesses open and close in the village center. There are vacancies there now; Columbia has become a different community in some ways when compared with what the original vision had been for the village centers. Reginald Avery Columbia’s oldest village center, Wilde Lake, is presently Village of Oakland Mills undergoing redevelopment that recognizes these changes. Columbia Council Long Reach, too, is dealing with challenges and adjusting Representative so that it can thrive again. Oakland Mills Village Center is relatively hidden away, unseen but easily accessible from major roads such as Broken Land Parkway (via Stevens Forest Road) and Route 175 (via Thunder Hill Road). The market study completed last year under a joint effort among Columbia Association (CA), Howard County Government and the Howard County Economic Development Authority noted that some village centers may someday need to move away from relying on traditional grocery chains to serve as anchors. That said, I’m confident that changes currently taking place and future plans will help revitalize Oakland Mills Village Center. Blandair Regional Park, located off Route 175 and Thunder Hill Road, is a popular destination for participants in organized sports and other visitors, with more to be built there over the next couple of years. People enjoying the park could then visit the village center. A new bridge across Route 29 will connect Columbia’s growing downtown with the village of Oakland Mills, bringing more opportunities for the village center. There are existing businesses and amenities in Oakland Mills Village Center, including two popular destinations owned and operated by CA — Columbia Ice Rink and the Youth and Teen Center at The Barn. Both of these are wonderful places and available for the enjoyment of people from all around Columbia and beyond. Columbia Ice Rink, which offers skating sessions, lessons, hockey and more is scheduled to reopen on Aug. 10. The Youth and Teen Center offers recreational and educational activities for youth between the ages of 9 and 18, with after-school, summer and some weekend activities and programs. It has offered opportunities that have been pivotal to the development of several generations of Columbians, and will continue to thrive and serve future community youth. More information is available at ColumbiaAssociation.org/ytc. I’ve called the village of Oakland Mills home since 2003. I encourage you to come visit — and enjoy! Thank you, Reginald Avery
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Celebrate the Fourth of July in Columbia
he fireworks alone are fantastic. But Howard County offers more with a day full of events celebrating this country’s Independence Day. These activities have become a tradition, and a couple are quite quirky. After all, any community can have its tribute to those famed bombs bursting in air. But how many of them have a parade of marching men clad in American flag shorts, tank tops and sunglasses and tossing around lawnchairs? That’s exactly what happens each year as part of River Hall’s annual 4th of July parade. It begins July 4 at 9am from Pointers Run Elementary School and continues for 2.2 miles along Great Star Drive, the village’s main thoroughfare. The parade, now in its 16th year, is sponsored by the River Hill Community Association. Applications for floats are due by Monday, June 22. For more information, call 410-531-1749 or go to VillageOfRiverHill.org and click on “Events.” Meanwhile in Harper’s Choice, the Longfellow Neighborhood Parade is entering its 45th year, taking a twomile route that begins and ends at Longfellow Elementary School, proceeding down Hesperus Drive
4th of July celebrations in Columbia include parades, fireworks and live entertainment beginning at 5pm at the Downtown Columbia Lakefront.
and then turning onto Eliots Oak Road. Anyone who wishes to have a float or walk in the parade needs only to begin lining up at 9:30am; the parade itself begins at 10am. And at noon, the neighborhood’s two main roads will be represented in the annual softball game between the Hesperus Wrecks and Eliots Oak Nuts. The game’s location had not yet been confirmed when CA
Monthly went to press but will be advertised ahead of time around the neighborhood. Those who wish to play can just show up. Then comes Howard County’s July 4th Festival and Fireworks at the Downtown Columbia Lakefront. The fireworks will begin after dark, but the free festival begins at 5pm and features live entertainment on two stages. Milkshake, which plays songs aimed at children, plays on the second stage from 5 to 6:30pm. On the main stage, Capital Style will play
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from 7 to around 9:30pm. There will be vendors onsite selling funnel cakes, ice cream and popcorn. Parking is free. A section of Little Patuxent Parkway will shut down around 6:30pm due to the amount of foot traffic on the road. A rain date for fireworks (only) has been set for Sunday, July 5. Columbia Association welcomes people to save a space with a blanket or sheet beginning July 4 after 8am. Have a tarp? Please wait until after 3pm on July 4 in order to protect the grass. Items placed before these times are subject to removal. No boats are permitted on Lake Kittamaqundi July 3-5. Here’s to a safe and festive July 4th! C A M O N T H LY 3
Beat Heat Guide to Summer the
of the Arts The Columbia Festival of the Arts runs June 12-27 with a variety of entertainment at venues across Columbia. The free opening weekend (June 12-14) at the Columbia Lakefront features live music, crafts and children’s entertainment, an invitational arts and crafts show and sale, as well as strolling performers and festival food. Hours are 5-11pm Friday, Noon-11pm Saturday and Noon-7pm Sunday. For more information, visit ColumbiaFestival.org.
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Member Appreciation Events at Pools CA’s Aquatics Department is holding its annual themed events at each of the 23 pools in CA through August. Activities at these all-ages events will vary depending by location but include bingo, diving board contests, moon bounces, food, giveaways, music and more! For more information, call 410-312-6332, or visit ColumbiaAssociation.org/ PoolParty.
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Camps It’s not too late to sign up for one of CA’s many summer camp options! Whether you want to volunteer in the community at Camp Make a Difference (four one-week sessions: June 22-26, June 29-July 3, July 6-10, July 13-17), discover new activities like hiking, rock climbing and canoeing at Camp Discovery (two two-week sessions: June 22-July 3, July 617), or learn a new skill, like sailing at Sail Away (two two-week sessions: July 20-31, August 3-14), CA has a camp that’s a perfect fit for every camper. Those are just a few of the dozens of camp options available! For more information on camp offerings, pricing and dates, visit ColumbiaAssociation.org/ Camps or call Charles Thomas at 410-715-3168 or Shelley Wilson at 410-715-5523.
Extreme Youth & Teens Excursions Youth and teens ages nine through 18 can have the best summer ever with CA’s Youth and Teen Center’s Extreme Youth & Teens excursions to 10 locations in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia! Excursions this year include Kings Dominion, Jolly Roger’s Water Park in Ocean City, and white water rafting! The cost for all 10 trips is $480 for CA residents and $580 for non-residents; individual trips are $75 for CA residents and $88 for non-residents. The deadline for signing up is June 22. For more information, visit ColumbiaAssociation.org or call 410-992-3726.
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Lakefront Wednesday Lunchtime Concert Series CA’s free weekly Lakefront Wednesdays Lunchtime Concert Series begins June 17 with the first of nine performances at Lake Kittamaqundi in Downtown Columbia. The concerts are held every Wednesday from noon to 2pm. This year’s performers include series favorites and popular local musicians from a wide variety of musical styles, including Americana, blues, electro-acoustic, funk, R&B, reggae, rock, soul and more. In addition to great live music, guests who sign in each week at the welcome tent will receive free cold beverages and will be entered into a weekly raffle.
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Lakefront Summer Festival Whether you’re in search of great music, a family-friendly film or Dancin’ Under the People Tree, CA’s Lakefront Summer Festival has a perfect event for you. Events begin June 15 and run through September 27, the festival features more than 75 events. See the insert in this edition of CA Monthly for a schedule and details of these events.
Lakefront Wednesday Lunchtime Concert Series schedule of performers: June 17: Ted Garber (rock/blues/Americana) June 24: Angela Sheik (electro-acoustic) July 1: Automatic Slim (blues) July 8: Unity Reggae Band (reggae) July 15: Damon Foreman (rock/funk) July 22: Jordan Mills (various genres) July 29: Janice B (R&B/soul) August 5: Cara Kelly & The Tell Tale (various genres) August 12: Steve Tove (tropical rock)
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“Every pose you do on the board requires you to engage your core muscles in order to be able to balance on the board.” Kelly Neylan, SUP Yoga instructor
SUP Yoga enhances core strength thanks to a specially designed indoor surfboard.
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Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga Brings Fitness Into Focus By Tripp Laino
he gentle sounds of ocean waves lapping the shore mixes with soft, island music in Haven on the Lake’s Flow studio as instructor Kelly Neylan guides students through standard poses, like lunge, downward dog and plank. But students have swapped their yoga mats for specially designed yoga surf boards designed to mimic the motion of a stand up paddleboard on the water in Haven’s new indoor 6 C A M O N T H LY
Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga (SUP). To help students acclimate to the board’s motion, she eases them into the class by having them gently rock side-to-side, followed by walking the length of the board, forward and back. Neylan said the board’s motion helps strengthen core muscles as participants move through poses. “Every pose you do on the board requires you to engage your core muscles in order to be able to balance on the board,” Neylan said. “So it’s an incredible core-strengthening exercise, but it’s
also lots of fun. We’re playing island music, and you get the movement of the board, so it’s a much more fluid type of class.” After getting accustomed to the board’s motion, Neylan guides them through many yoga poses, including mimicking a paddling motion in air chair pose. Neylan said students should have taken a level one yoga class before SUP Yoga, as it’s helpful to have prior knowledge of yoga poses. As with most types of yoga, instructors can easily modify poses, with students putting a knee or hand on the ground to aid in balance. But Neylan said the real benefit is learning to keep the board still while posing, or adjusting when it does move. “People really like the rocking, the movement of it, as well as the added toning it provides,” she said. “It’s just always firing up your muscles. Even to stand still, you have to stay completely balanced — you get instant feedback if you’re not in the center of the board.” Neylan also said she likes how SUP Yoga helps her focus on her poses, staying in the moment. “This helps with your internal focus, because if you turn and look around what other people are doing, you’ll start rocking,” she said. Indoor SUP Yoga is included in available classes for Haven on the Lake members, and is also available a la carte. Up to 10 participants can sign up for each indoor class. For those unafraid of getting wet, the class will expand to an outdoor offering once a month on Sundays on Lake Kittamaqundi later this summer, with six boards available to rent for $40 for the 90-minute outdoor class ($20 if you bring your own paddleboard). Outdoor SUP Yoga will be offered June 14, July 12 and 26 and August 16 and 30. For more information on SUP Yoga or Haven on the Lake, visit HavenontheLake.org.
CA PHONE NUMBERS CA Headquarters .........................................410-715-3000 CA Membership Service Center.................410-730-1801 Aquatics Office ............................................410-312-6332 Columbia Art Center....................................410-730-0075 Columbia Association Camps ....................410-715-3165 Columbia Athletic Club ...............................410-730-6744 Columbia Gym.............................................410-531-0800 Columbia Horse Center...............................301-776-5850 Columbia Ice Rink.......................................410-730-0322 Columbia SportsPark/SkatePark................410-715-3054 Columbia Swim Center...............................410-730-7000 Columbia Teen Center ................................410-992-3726 Fairway Hills Golf Club...............................410-730-1112 Haven on the Lake ......................................410-715-3020 Hobbit’s Glen Golf Club...............................410-730-5980 Inclement Weather Hotline ........................410-715-3154 Indoor Tennis, Columbia Athletic Club........410-720-0149 Owen Brown Tennis Bubble........................410-381-7255 The Racquet Club at Hobbit’s Glen ............410-715-3080 School Age Services ...................................410-715-3164 Supreme Sports Club..................................410-381-5355 Wilde Lake Tennis Club .............................410-730-3767
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Board Recap
t the Columbia Association (CA) Board of Directors meeting held May 14, CA’s Board elected Jeanne Ketley as chair from May 14-Nov. 14, and Andrew Stack from Nov. 15 until a successor is elected by the Board, appointed members to its committees and selected Dick Boulton and Gregg Schwind as CA representatives to the Inner Arbor Trust, Inc. Board of Directors. The board also approved meeting dates for FY16, appointed the officers of Columbia Association and listed possible topics for future board discussions, including village center revitalization, televising Board meetings and format of Board of Directors meetings, among others. The board’s May 28 meeting took place after CA Monthly went to press. The next scheduled Board of Directors meeting is June 25. Meetings typically begin at 7:30pm and are held at CA Headquarters, 10221 Wincopin Circle. For current CA Board of Directors meeting minutes and agendas, visit ColumbiaAssociation.org/Agendas. Podcasts from board meetings are available at ColumbiaAssociation.org/Podcasts.
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CA Seeks Reflections from Sister Cities Summer Exchange Alumni A wants to hear from the hundreds who have traveled to Columbia’s sister cities of Cergy-Pontoise, France, and Tres Cantos, Spain, as part of CA’s longstanding summer student exchange program. Alumni of all ages who participated in the student exchanges are encouraged to submit written memories or other accounts on the impact that the program had on their lives, and/or they can choose to be interviewed about their experiences on video. These writings and interviews will be compiled on CA’s website and in a video about the sister cities student exchanges. Those interested in participating may contact Laura Smit by calling 410-715-3162 or sending an email to International@ ColumbiaAssociation.org.
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June Community Events Outdoor Yoga June 3-Sept. 4, Wednesdays with Rodger Carter • Fridays with Julia Martinez • 10-11am Free for PPP Members; fee all others. Bring your own mat. Weather Dependent. Stevens Forest Pool Pavillion Group.Fitness@ColumbiaAssociation.org
Hands-Only CPR Training Sat. June 6 • 10-11:30am The Hawthorn Center 6175 Sunny Spring Howard County Fire and Rescue will provide free instruction on how to save someone from sudden cardiac arrest. Call 410-730-7327 to register.
Afternoon Tea Sun. June 7 • 3:30-5pm Historic Oakland Manor • 5430 Vantage Point Road • 410-730-4744 Enjoy scones, savories, & tea desserts. $28 plus tax per person; advance reservations required.
50+ BBQ and Bingo Tue. June 9 • 11am-1pm Owen Brown Village Center 7180 Cradlerock Way Free for Owen Brown residents, $5 for non-residents. Lunch will be catered by Kloby’s Smokehouse.
ReImagine Long Reach Village Center Thu. June 11 • 7-9pm Stonehouse • 8775 Cloudleap Court HowardCountyMD.gov/LongReach, or call Mark Thompson, Director of Downtown Redevelopment 410-313-2350
Columbia Art Center Girls’ Night Out: Foodie Art Thu. June 11 • 6:30-8:30pm 6100 Foreland Garth • 410-730-0075 Art and food recipes, what a combination! $25 Art.Staff@ColumbiaAssociation.org ColumbiaArtCenter.org
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Recital-Ballet with Cindee Velle Sat. June 13 • 1 and 3:30pm Long Reach High School 6101 Old Dobbin Lane • 410-730-8113 Tickets available at CindeeVelleBallet.com.
“Ready for Summer Reading” Book Fair Sat. June 13 • 9am-noon Historic Oakland Manor • 5430 Vantage Point Road • 410-730-4744 • Free Buy, swap, or sell your gently used books. Call to reserve a table.
Open Streets Howard County Sat. June 13 • 10am-2pm Little Patuxent Parkway loop and Swansfield Elementary School 5610 Cedar Lane • Free A demonstration of the features of roads that promote biking and pedestrian traffic in addition to vehicular traffic. TheHorizonFoundation.org/openstreets
Jazz in the Mills Presents: Lavenia Nesmith
Sun. June 14 • 5-7:30pm The Other Barn • 5851 Robert Oliver Place • 410-730-4610 • oaklandmills.org Contact Sandy Cederbaum, manager@oaklandmills.org, Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.
The Bernice Kish Gallery June 15-August 8 Artists’ Reception • June 28, 3-5pm Jane Byers and Mara Marchand “Friends Painting Contrasts” The Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House • 10400 Cross Fox Lane 410-730-3987• gallery@wildelake.org Summer Hours: Monday-Thursday: Noon-1pm, 3:30-9pm; Friday: Noon1pm, 3:30-5pm; Saturday: 9am-noon Starting June 1, CA’s Customer and Member Service Center now provides Korean translation service from 10am-noon the first Monday of every month. Come learn about CA facilities, community amenities and memberships.
Visit ColumbiaAssociation.org/Events to learn more about great events happening in Columbia!
Outdoor Sunset Community Yoga on the Lake Sponsored by Haven on the Lake and Whole Foods June 14, July 12, Aug 9, and Sept. 13 • 6:30-7:30pm Free • Haven on the Lake • 10275 Little Patuxent Pkwy • Bring your own mat. In the event of inclement weather, classes will be held indoors at Haven on the Lake.Group. Fitness@ColumbiaAssociation.org.
Hickory Ridge 50+ Pet Care Seminar
Tue. June 16 6-7:30pm The Hawthorn Center • 6175 Sunny Spring • 410-730-7327 Howard County Office on Aging provides information on pet health and safety. The program ends with an optional memorial ceremony to honor deceased pets. Free. Registration required.
Art Reach Sat. June 20 • 11am-4pm Long Reach Village Center 8775 Cloudleap Ct • 410-730-8113 Sumi-e Mini Workshop Sun. June 21 • 1:30-3:30pm $35 residents/$45 non-residents Paint landscapes and still lifes in the style of Chinese brush painting!
Family Movie Night at The Other Barn: “Finding Nemo”
Thu. June 25 • 6:30-8:30pm The Other Barn • 5851 Robert Oliver Place • 410-730-4610 • oaklandmills.org Contact Brigitta Warren, events@ oaklandmills.org • Free • Advanced ticket registration required.
KidSpace School’s Out Party Sat. June 27 • 5-7pm Columbia Athletic Club • 5435 Beaverkill Road • Watch as Columbia Athletic Club transforms KidSpace into a bake shop! Activities include decorating cupcakes, designing chef hats and more. Preregister by calling 410-730-6755. Per family rate: CA Members, $16; Columbia Card Holders, $18; non-members, $20
Annual River Hill Independence Day Parade Sat. July 4 • 9am Along Great Star Drive
Zumba® Under the Stars at Stevens Forest Fitness Pavilion and Pool Sun. July 19 • 7-8:30pm Rain Date: Sun. July 26 Stevens Forest Pool Pavilion • 6061 Stevens Forest Road • Free for all CA Members and open to non-members who pay admittance to Stevens Forest Pool. A fun fitness evening that includes half a land Zumba® class followed by Aqua Zumba® in the pool. To register call 410-730-6744 or email Group.Fitness@ ColumbiaAssociation.org.
KidSpace Movie Night 6-9pm First Saturday of the month at Supreme Sports Club • 7080 Deepage Drive; second Saturday of the month at Columbia Athletic Club • 5435 Beaverkill Road; third Saturday of the month at Columbia Gym • 6151 Day Long Lane. Enjoy a fun family evening of activities, plus a pizza dinner and drinks topped off with a movie. $10 per child/$16 per family for KidSpace and PPP Members; $12 per child/$18 per family for Columbia Cardholders and $14 per child/$20 per family for CA residents and non-members.
Summer Shutdown Every year, CA performs facility maintenance on a staggered schedule for regular upkeep. The shutdown schedule is as follows: Columbia Athletic Club and Tennis closed August 10-16 Columbia Gym closed June 1-14 Columbia Ice Rink closed June 7-August 9 Columbia Swim Center and SplashDown closed July 31-August 9 Supreme Sports Club closed August 24-30