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A PUBLICATION OF COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION
A PUBLICATION OF COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION
NOV 2017
By Tripp Laino and Tracy Dye
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t’s common to think about the ways you can give back to your community around the holidays — and CA has some great ways to help. Two of those ways are the Volunteer Center Serving Howard County, which connects volunteers to organizations in need of help, and the Columbia Community Exchange (CCE) time bank, which turns tasks like weeding a garden, replacing a light switch or teaching crocheting into time dollars, which you can then spend to get assistance on a task you need help with. But it’s important to note that help is needed all year long — and both of these organizations can help you find a way to do that whether it’s November or mid-summer.
GIVING BACK (See Giving, page 3)
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There are many opportunities for those who would like to volunteer, including driving for Neighbor Ride, which enhances the quality of life for local seniors.
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CA BOARD OF DIRECTORS2016-2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS2016-2017 CA BOARD DIRECTORS 2017-2018 CACABOARD OFOF DIRECTORS2016-2017 Reginald Avery Alan Klein Reginald Avery Alan Klein Oakland Mills Harper’s Choice Dick Boulton Gregg Schwind Oakland Mills Harper’s 443-545-6714 410-992-3025 Dorsey’s Ridge Reginald AverySearch Alan Hickory Klein Choice 443-545-6714 410-992-3025 Reginald.Avery@ca-board.org Alan.Klein@ca-board.org 410-884-2964 443-831-8847 Oakland Mills Harper’s Choice Reginald.Avery@ca-board.org Alan.Klein@ca-board.org Dick.Boulton@ca-board.org Gregg.Schwind@ca-board.org Dick Boulton Nancy McCord 443-545-6714 410-992-3025 Dick Boulton Nancy McCord Wilde Lake Dorsey’s Search Lin Eagan Andrew Stack Reginald.Avery@ca-board.org Alan.Klein@ca-board.org Lake Dorsey’s Search Wilde 410-730-2309 410-884-2964 Town Center Owen Brown 410-730-2309 410-884-2964 Nancy.McCord@ca-board.org Dick.Boulton@ca-board.org 410-381-8897 Dick443-255-0733 Boulton NancyNancy.McCord@ca-board.org McCord Dick.Boulton@ca-board.org Lin.Eagan@ca-board.org Andrew.Stack@ca-board.org Gregg Brian Dunn Dorsey’s Search Wilde LakeSchwind Gregg Schwind Brian Contrivance Dunn Hickory Ridge Kings Janet Evans 410-730-2309 410-884-2964 Virginia M. Thomas Hickory Ridge Kings Contrivance 443-831-8847 301-473-0077 Long Reach Oakland Mills Nancy.McCord@ca-board.org Dick.Boulton@ca-board.org 443-831-8847 301-473-0077 Gregg.Schwind@ca-board.org Brian.Dunn@ca-board.org 724-516-0550 410-992-7984 Gregg.Schwind@ca-board.org Brian.Dunn@ca-board.org Janet.Evans@ca-board.org Ginny.Thomas@ca-board.org Andrew Stack Eagan Gregg Schwind BrianLinDunn Andrew Stack Lin Eagan Owen Brown Town Center Hickory Ridge Kings443-255-0733 Contrivance Alan Chao Wu Owen Brown Town Klein Center 410-381-8897 Harper’s Choice 443-831-8847 301-473-0077 River Hill Andrew.Stack@ca-board.org 410-381-8897 Lin.Eagan@ca-board.org 443-255-0733 410-992-3025 240-481-9637 Andrew.Stack@ca-board.org Lin.Eagan@ca-board.org Gregg.Schwind@ca-board.org Brian.Dunn@ca-board.org Chao Wu Janet Evans Alan.Klein@ca-board.org Chao.Wu@ca-board.org River Long ChaoHill Wu JanetReach Evans Andrew Stack Lin Eagan Nancy McCord Shari Zaret 240-481-9637 724-516-0550 River Hill Long Reach Owen BrownContrivance TownJanet.Evans@ca-board.org CenterLake Wilde Chao.Wu@ca-board.org 240-481-9637 724-516-0550 Kings Chao.Wu@ca-board.org Janet.Evans@ca-board.org 410-381-8897 410-730-2309 443-255-0733 443-538-2373
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CA Janet Evans Long Reach 724-516-0550 Janet.Evans@ca-board.org
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Board Board Recap Recap
t Columbia Association’s (CA) Board of Directors meeting on Sept. 28, the board approved changes to the charter for the Office of Internal Audit and discussed the Assessment Share Work Group’s final report and recommendations. The work sessions on Oct. 12 and Oct. 19 were related to CA’s budget. The board meeting on Oct. 26 was after CA Monthly went to press. CA’s Board typically holds a work session on the second Thursday of each month and a meeting on the fourth Thursday. However, in November, both the work session and meeting will be held Nov. 9. The meeting can be seen at ColumbiaAssociation.org/livestream; work sessions are not recorded. For more information, please go to ColumbiaAssociation.org/board. 2 C A M O N T H LY
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Letter from:
Howard County Office of Veterans and Military Families
Serving Howard County’s military community
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ore than 20,000 veterans call Howard County home — about 1 in every 16 people who live here. To ensure the military community and their loved ones receive the support they deserve, the Howard County Office of Veterans and Military Families partners with local, state and federal agencies, nonprofits, and community and business partners to provide, advocate for, and sponsor important initiatives and programs. We work to serve the growing needs of Howard County veterans and their families, dependents and survivors, providing guidance, information and access to resources. We also promote activities for veterans of all ages — including educational and employment opportunities — and work with other service providers to address more complex issues. We can help connect our military families, as well as employers and educators of military family members, with resources in the areas of housing, recreation, wellness, legal, finance and mental health. Earlier this year, the annual Veterans Resource Fair hosted 49 organizations that support veteran services and programs, plus 12 businesses that specifically recruit veterans and military spouses for employment. Through the Reserved Veteran Parking Initiative, several local businesses — including The Mall in Columbia and Howard County General Hospital — have installed signs in their lots. We also partnered with the American Legion, VFW and the Boy Scouts to install an American flag retirement container at the Alpha Ridge landfill. Over the next two months, several events and programs are planned to mark Veterans Day while celebrating and honoring veterans. Please visit our website at howardcountymd.gov/veterans for the full schedule. If you would like to support veteran initiatives, the Howard County Commission on Veterans and Military Families meets the first Thursday of each month at 7pm at 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive. These meetings are open to the public. The commission recently created a Community Service/Recognition Award program to formally acknowledge individuals and organizations for their significant contributions to programs or initiatives that honor and serve military veterans and their families. The Howard County Veterans Foundation is seeking committee members and donations to support the veterans’ monument that will be installed at the Downtown Columbia Lakefront. A site dedication was held in June to kick off fundraising efforts. Learn more at howardcountyveterans.org. For more information about the Howard County Office on Veterans and Military Families, visit howardcountymd.gov/veterans. If you need assistance, please contact us at 410-313-6400 or veterans@howardcountymd.gov. Lisa B. Terry Manager, Howard County Office of Veterans and Military Families
Giving (from page 1)
Guided giving The Volunteer Center’s annual Guide to Giving came out this month, and it’s filled to the brim with volunteer opportunities ranging from clerical office work to helping stock food pantries — there’s a volunteer opportunity for everyone. In 2017, the Volunteer Center celebrated its 15th anniversary by launching the 50-50 Challenge. Community members were encouraged to pledge between 15 and 50 hours of service in honor of Columbia’s 50th Birthday. As of September, more than 30 volunteers had responded and collectively completed more than 1,200 hours of service. Twenty community organizations also elected to participate, pledging and offering approximately 940 hours of service opportunities to community members. Anyone who completes their pledge by Wednesday, Dec. 20 will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift certificate. For more information on the challenge, visit VolunteerHoward.org/ 5050challenge. For more information, visit ColumbiaAssociation.org/volunteer.
Time banking offers a way to lend a hand, get help Need a little help around the house? Have skills to offer a neighbor? Then you’re the perfect candidate for the Columbia Community Exchange (CCE) time bank. CCE is a program offered by CA to help facilitate neighbors helping one another through a mutual exchange of services. Membership is free and follows a simple formula: one hour of helping a member earns a Time Dollar, which can be spent on an hour of help from another member. Skills and talents of all types can be put to use in the program. Some of the most common requests are for transportation and help around the house or in the yard, according to Patricia Dugan, manager of the Columbia Community Exchange. Education — like teaching someone how to use their new tablet or phone — is another oft-requested item. “Time banking values the time spent together rather than the specific skill exchanged,” Dugan said. “People offer and request services ranging from rides to the airport to genealogy lessons.” For more information, visit ColumbiaAssociation.org/timebank.
PHONENUMBERS NUMBERS CACAPHONE CA Headquarters .............................................. 410-715-3000 Customer and Member Service Center.............. 410-730-1801 Aquatics Office ................................................. 410-312-6332 Columbia Archives............................................ 410-715-6781 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 ....................................... 410-715-3054 Columbia Swim Center .................................... 410-730-7000 Fairway Hills Golf Club ..................................... 410-730-1112 Haven on the Lake............................................ 410-715-3020 Hobbit’s Glen Golf Club .................................... 410-730-5980 Indoor Tennis, Columbia Athletic Club .............. 410-720-0149 Open Space Management ................................ 410-312-6330 Owen Brown Tennis Bubble .............................. 410-381-7255 The Racquet Club at Hobbit’s Glen ................... 410-730-6601 School Age Services ........................................ 410-715-3164 Severe Weather Hotline ................................... 410-715-3154 Supreme Sports Club ....................................... 410-381-5355 Wilde Lake Tennis Club .................................... 410-730-3767 Youth and Teen Center ..................................... 410-992-3726
Join an annual Haven on the Lake Revive membership and get a $50 Haven gift card! Gift cards can be used for daily admission for a friend, additional guest passes, class packs, private instruction and more. Visit HavenforYou.org or call 410-715-3020 today.
*Offer expires 11/30/17 and is valid for new members only. Valid on annual Revive memberships only. Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Some fees and restrictions may apply. Gift cards cannot be used toward membership fees. C A M O N T H LY 3
Community Events Community Events CarnEVIL Halloween Festival
Select nights through Sunday, Nov. 5 Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods transforms into the ultimate Halloween event. The park comes alive with horrifying mutant sideshow freaks, demented clowns, escaped circus animals and so much more. Halloween will never be the same. Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods. For more information,visit CarnEvilFestival.com or search CarnEvil at Merriweather Park on Facebook.
Art Exhibit by Sunburst Studio
Through Dec. 16 A watercolor exhibit by Alice Webb and her students. The Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House, 10400 Cross Fox Lane. For more information, call 410-730-3987 or email events@wildelake.org.
Lively Arts for Little Ones Presents Silly Goose and Val
Friday, Nov. 3 • 10am Musical performance for children ages 2-5 and their caregiver. The Other Barn, 5851 Robert Oliver Place. For more information, call 410-730-4610 or email events@oaklandmills.org.
Autumn Crafts
Tuesdays, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28 • 6pm Enjoy creating your own fall crafts every Tuesday in November. Each week you will make a different craft. You can sign up for any or all classes. $10 per class. $30 if you sign up for all four: Nov. 7 (Painted Pumpkin Wine Glass); Nov. 14 (Painted Canvas); Nov. 21 (Fall Wreath); Nov. 28 (Snowflake Bowl). Owen Brown Community Center, 6800 Cradlerock Way. To sign up, call 410-381-0202 or email events@owenbrownvillage.org.
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Artfully Wilde
Friday, Nov. 10 • 5-9pm Saturday, Nov. 11 • 11am-4pm A gallery of juried crafts and gifts created by local artisans. Slayton House, 10400 Cross Fox Lane. For more information, call 410-730-3987.
Holiday Craft Fair
Saturday, Nov. 11 • 10am-3pm This is a juried event featuring handmade crafts and gifts from 60 vendors and free to everyone to attend. Historic Oakland, 5430 Vantage Point Road. For more information, call 410-730-4744 or visit ColumbiaTownCenter.org.
Family Fun Bingo
Friday, Nov. 17 • 7:30-9pm Enjoy an evening of fun with family and friends playing bingo at Amherst House, 7251 Eden Brook Drive. For more information, call 410-381-9600.
Holiday Craft Shop
Sunday, Nov. 19 • 2-5pm Find one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list. All crafts are handmade. Free admission. The Hawthorn Center, 6175 Sunny Spring. For more information, contact events@hickoryridgevillage.org or call 410-730-7327.
Visit ColumbiaAssociation.org/events to learn about more great events happening in Columbia! Visit ColumbiaAssociation.org/events to learn about more great events happening in Columbia!
Harper’s Choice Presents Mark Twain’s Traveling Theatre: “Stowe’s War,” An Original Work
Sunday, Nov. 19 • 5-6pm Stowe’s War casts actress Susan Chase as Harriet Beecher Stowe and actor Rick Bonnette as Mark Twain. The play brings two of America’s most consequential authors together in a fictional test of wills. Tickets $5 each, $18 for four. Kahler Hall, 5440 Old Tucker Row. For more information, call Melanie Jeffers at 410-730-0770 or visit harperschoice.org.
50+ Lunch
Thursday, Nov. 30 • 11:30am-1pm Enjoy entertainment and a hot lunch. $5 per person. The Hawthorn Center, 6175 Sunny Spring. Call 410-730-7327 to reserve your spot.
Holiday Greens Workshop
Friday, Dec. 1 • 7-9pm Create your own holiday greens centerpiece guided by a floral expert. Hors d’oeuvres and wine provided. Must be 21 years or older to attend. $30 per person. Stonehouse, 8775 Cloudleap Court. To register, call 410-730-8113 or visit longreach.org.
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, Dec. 2 • 9-11am Join us for a continental breakfast, holiday craft, and a photo with Santa. Residents $5/person; others $7/person. Reservations required; space is limited. The Hawthorn Center, 6175 Sunny Spring. For more information, call 410-730-7327.
Breakfast and More with Santa
Saturday, Dec. 2 • 9am and 11:30am Breakfast or lunch, free photo with Santa and a secret shop. Slayton House, 10400 Cross Fox Lane. For more information, call 410-730-3987.
The Nutcracker
Sunday, Dec. 3 • 3pm This traveling, abbreviated Nutcracker show is performed by the company of Ballet with Cindee Velle. Performance is suitable for children. This is a free event, but please bring one donation for the Howard County Food Bank per person. Registration is limited and opens Nov. 6. Stonehouse, 8775 Cloudleap Court. Call 410-730-8113 to register.
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, Dec. 9 • 9-11am Visit with Santa. Kids will enjoy games and crafts, including cookie decorating. Bring your camera! $5 for River Hill residents, $8 for all others. Tickets on sale at Claret Hall beginning Nov. 6. No tickets will be sold by phone. Ticket required for ages 1 and older. Space is limited. Claret Hall, 6020 Daybreak Circle, Clarksville. For more information, call 410-531-1749.
Gingerbread House Workshop Saturday, Dec. 9 • 9-11am Come decorate your very own gingerbread house! All supplies will be provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $20 per gingerbread house. Stonehouse, 8775 Cloudleap Court. To register, call 410-730-8113 or visit longreach.org.
Lunch with Santa at Amherst House
Saturday, Dec. 9 • 11:30am-1pm Price includes a craft, pizza lunch, and cookie decorating. Each child will also have a photo taken with Santa. Tickets available Nov. 6; $5.50 for residents living on CA-assessed property, $6 for all others. 7251 Eden Brook Drive. For more information, call 410-381-9600.