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T H I S M O N T H O N C A’s TELEVISION SHOW
On May’s TV show, learn about the new CA logo; discover what’s new with Columbia camps; learn about the Columbia outdoor pools; get information on CA’s programs for mature adults; learn how to prevent skin cancer; get the details on this year’s Columbia Home Tour; and more! Watch Columbia Matters online anytime at
ColumbiaMatters.org and YouTube.com/CATVchannel.
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Learn more about the new CA logo by visiting bit.ly/CAnewlogo
CA Has Grown a New Logo
In
By Aria White
case you haven’t heard, the Columbia Association (CA) debuted its new logo
last month. The previous logo with the People Tree symbol was great, but it was
time for something new. (But don’t worry, the actual physical People Tree
sculpture isn’t going anywhere!) You might be asking yourself, “Why change the
logo now?” Well, for starters, CA doesn’t own the People Tree image and, practically speaking, it would be better if we used a logo that we owned. We also wanted to develop a logo that could be easily adapted for a variety of uses and would accurately reflect the values of the organization.The marketing department at CA and Redhead Companies, a marketing communications company located in Ellicott City, worked collaboratively to create the new CA logo. Throughout the process, it was important to CA that the logo be fresh and exciting while still embodying the vision upon which Columbia was founded. The new logo represents our past, present and future. It’s a new, evolved tree that features blue and green people with open arms connected to one another in a blue and green treetop shape. It’s
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2 more ways you’ll see the new logo
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designed to be flexible, and there is a family of logos with different versions to accommodate various uses. One version features the full tree with the words “Columbia Association” spelled out, while another features just the “treetop.” Some versions also abbreviate Columbia Association to just CA. As you’ve probably noticed, the Columbia Association has numerous facilities and places where the logo can be seen. And as you probably can imagine, it’s going to take some time to get the new logo in place on all of the trucks, equipment, building signage, membership cards, uniforms and all that. It is our hope that, as we continue to look toward the future, we can continue to exceed the expectations of the Columbia community with innovative thinking and exceptional services and products. The new CA logo is just one of the ways we’re defining the CA brand to reflect our mission to improve the quality of life for the people who live, work or play in Columbia. To learn more about the new CA logo, visit bit.ly/CAnewlogo. C A M O N T H LY 1
Programs in Columbia for
Mature Adults
I
By Aria White
t’s no secret that the Columbia Association (CA) offers a plethora of facilities and programs for the
people who live, work and play in Columbia. While CA offers something for everyone, May is Older Americans Month, and this month we want to let you all know about some of the programs and
activities that CA offers to attract mature adults. CA is also offering a special 10 percent discount on memberships for residents ages 65 and older, beginning on May 1.
Fitness Programs The When If Not Now program is an eightweek exercise program for mature adults. The program provides participants with a hands-on introduction to living healthier through exercise. Each participant is paired with a coach who guides that person through CA’s fitness classes and the exercise equipment at each CA facility. Learn more by calling 410-730-1801. There are quite a few group fitness classes offered at CA fitness facilities that are primarily attended by mature adults, including aqua arthritis; deep water fitness; basic aerobics; aqua fitness; women, weights and osteoporosis; arthritis exercise; and more. You can read a description of the fitness classes offered at each facility at ColumbiaAssociation.org. CA also offers a 92-degree, 1,500-square-foot hot-water therapy pool at the Columbia Athletic Club.
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And for those of you interested in swimming outside, CA has five outdoor pools with beach entries to make entering the pool easier. CA’s golf clubs and tennis clubs also offer a number of senior leagues for members to participate in. And if swimming is your sport of choice, senior swim times are held at the Columbia Swim Center on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 2-3pm all year. Educational Opportunities The Columbia Archives frequently offers seniors living in retirement and “over 55” housing facilities talks and tours that educate residents on the history of Columbia. (Learn about this year’s WalkAlong tours on page 3.) Learn more about Archives activities by visiting ColumbiaArchives.org. The Columbia Community Exchange (CCE) was started five years ago as part of
the CA Board strategic initiative to assist older adults maintain their homes and keep them in compliance with the CA covenants. The CCE is a community-based timebanking program that gives neighbors the opportunity to help other neighbors through the mutual exchange of everyday services. For more information about Columbia Community Exchange, please e-mail CommunityExchange@Columbia Association.com. The Columbia Art Center also serves older residents by offering a monthly craft project that is completed by participants at the Longwood Senior Center. The Salon Series monthly presentation by artists, musicians, poets, actors and other local specialists is also wellattended by seniors in Columbia. And if you like to create works of art, the Art Center also offers watercolor and ceramics classes that have been a favorite among mature
adults in the community. Learn about other opportunities at Columbia Art Center at ColumbiaArtCenter.org. Transportation CA offers a free events shuttle for individuals over age 60. The shuttle offers curb-to-curb evening and weekend transportation to cultural events in Howard County for groups of four or more. To request a ride, call 410-715-3087. The Volunteer Center Serving Howard County also partners with Neighbor Ride to provide discounted rates for seniors using Neighbor Ride to travel to and from volunteer opportunities in Howard County. You can learn more about the program at VolunteerHoward.org. Senior Advisory Committee The CA Senior Advisory Committee focuses on advising CA on the needs, interests and concerns of Columbia’s senior residents. To get involved or learn more about the committee, call 410-715-3161.
Outdoor Pool Listings Phone
Closed Last Day Day
Bryant Woods
BW 410-730-5326 Tue Aug 12
Clary’s Forest*
CF 410-964-0805 Mon Aug 26
Clemens Crossing CC 410-997-4214 Tue Sep 3 Dasher Green*
DG 410-381-1461 Tue Aug 26
Dickinson*
DI 410-381-3080 Thu Sep 3 DH 410-461-1481 ––– Sep 3
Dorsey Hall*
Columbia Pools: 2.0(12) Style
Faulkner Ridge
Kendall Ridge*
KR 410-715-3074 Tue Sep 3
By Kelly Cooper
Locust Park
LP 410-730-5621 Fri
Longfellow
LF 410-730-4978 Mon Aug 26
If
you think you’ve swum, splashed and dived into everything Columbia’s pools have to offer, you thought wrong. The Columbia Association (CA) Aquatics Department works year-round to keep our pools accessible, safe and, well, FUN! Here’s what you should know about Columbia pools this summer.
Increasing Accessibility The more, the merrier. We’re working to increase accessibility to aquatics programs and facilities. With their Columbia Card, residents living on CA-assessed property will receive discounted daily admission rates to Faulkner Ridge, Jeffers Hill, MacGill’s Common, Running Brook and Talbott Springs pools. Admissions take a dive to $4 and $2 for adults and children, respectively. Plus, on the second Sunday of each month, you can get free admission to ANY of CA’s outdoor pools as part of our Second Sunday Swim program. CA is also offering a new, year-round swimming membership that will include access to all CA outdoor pools, plus the indoor Columbia Swim Center. To learn more, please call 410730-1801. Ensuring Safe Waters This summer, CA is expanding the Columbia Swims swim lesson program. For $2 per lesson, children and adults can learn basic strokes and water safety. The
program will be offered at Faulkner Ridge and Talbott Springs pools. Thinking Outside ‘Your Pool’ There are many ways to have fun at the pool this summer. Youth who are able to swim at least one length of the pool can participate in the Columbia Neighborhood Swim League, a great opportunity to make friends, bond with neighbors and work on swim strokes. Visit CNSLswimming.org for more information. Kids also can swim, bike and run in a practice triathlon in the popular Kids Triathlon on Sunday, July 22. Register online at Active.com (ID: 2017556). And just when you think kids get to have all the fun, CA offers at least one outdoor aqua group fitness class every day at either Hobbit’s Glen or Locust Park pools. Moreover, those adults who want to take on the ultimate summer challenge can ride their bikes and swim a lap at all 23 outdoor pools as part of the Pedal & Paddle event, on Sunday, July 17. Proceeds will benefit the Ulman Cancer Fund. Register online at Active.com. These are just a few of the ways to enjoy our pools this summer when they open on Memorial Day weekend. How do you enjoy them? Let us know at Facebook.com/CA.Aquatics or Twitter.com/Columbia_Pools. (P.S. These are also great places to keep connected with pool events, closings and news!)
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FR 410-730-5292 Wed Aug 26
Hawthorn*
HA 410-730-0943 Wed Aug 12
Hobbit’s Glen
HG 410-730-6770 Wed Aug 12
Hopewell
HW 410-381-1460 Wed Sep 3
Huntington*
HU 301-490-3310 Mon Aug 26
Jeffers Hill1
JH 410-730-1220 Thu Aug 26
Aug 12
MacGill’s Common1 MC 410-730-5995 Tue Aug 12 PL 410-730-5765 Wed Aug 12
Phelps Luck
RH 410-531-0191 ––– Sep 3
River Hill* Running Brook
RB 410-730-5293 Thu Aug 26
Stevens Forest
SF 410-730-5452 Mon Sep 16
Swansfield
SW 410-730-3180 Thu Sep 16
Talbott Spring1
TS 410-730-5421 Wed Aug 12
Thunderhill
TH 410-730-5563 Tue Sep 3
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DAILY ADMISSION RATES*
CA MEMBERS: Free CA RESIDENT NON-MBRS: At all outdoor pools – $8 Adult • $5 Child (15 & under).
CA Residents must show Resident ID card to be admitted to facilities. Non-CA Residents are invited to become members. Otherwise, admission is restricted.
Aquatics Office
9450 Gerwig Lane • Columbia, MD 21046 PHONE 410-312-6332 • FAX 410-312-6320 EMAIL Aquatics@ColumbiaAssociation.com
*Special provisions for handicap access. Call 410-312-6332 for information. Visit ColumbiaPools.org 1 Discounted daily admission with Columbia Card for CA Residents.
C A M O N T H LY 3
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Columbia Association Camps Open House
Sat, May 19, 11am-2pm • Wilde Lake Park, 10027 Hyla Brook Rd Parents/guardians are invited to meet camp program directors and ask any questions they may have. Enjoy entertainment, light refreshments and special drawings. Visit ColumbiaCamps.org for more information.
Registration 7-End of Summer if space is still available. Camp Season: June 18-August 14 f Campers on Average Each Summer: 2,000+ f Camps Offered Each Summer: 20 different specialty camps are offered each year. ounselor Ratio: Pre-K-1:6, Elementary-High School 1:10 amp Day: Camp Day Runs 7.5 hours (9am-3:30pm). Hours offered from 7-9am and 3:30-6pm.
✿ did you
know? • Most Popular Camp
Nature Camp (it’s been the most popular camp since CA Camps began!) Camper enrollment is capped at 100 per 2-week session.
• Most Common Item Forgotten by a Camper Water bottle! (To help solve that problem, this year we are providing an eco-friendly water bottle to each camper. The bottles are BPA-free and biodegradable.)
• Most Essential Item Needed When Attending a CA Camp Water to stay hydrated! Also a bathing suit and towel for pool time.
• Average Camp Cost $200 per week. Some are more or less depending on what is offered at that camp.
• Average Age of a Camper 8 years old, but we offer camps for children from 3.5 to 16 years old.
• Repeat Customers On average about 80% of campers return year after year until they are too old to attend. Many of our employees were once campers!
We’re the
• CA Camps are accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) every year, which means we comply with several hundred standards. • Three of our team members were awarded the National Service Award from ACA for their outstanding work with camps. • Over the past few years we’ve continuously been named the “Best Camp” by Howard Magazine.
best!
C A M O N T H LY 5
This Year’s
BIGGEST WINNER
Lost Big!
By Erin McPhail
T
he 2012 season of the Columbia Association’s (CA) eight-week Biggest Winner contest was the biggest and most successful one to date. This year, there were 19 teams with a total of 73 participants who lost a cumulative 580 pounds! There were three different winners: one Biggest Winner, one Biggest Winner team and one Bod Pod Challenge winner. The 2012 Biggest Winner was CA’s Director of the Columbia Art Center, Elizabeth (Liz) Henzey. Liz lost a total of 12.4 percent of her body weight throughout the contest. “Participating in CA’s Biggest Winner program has been the most rewarding journey! I started the year feeling sluggish and out of shape. This program ignited my motivation to want to get healthy and feel better,” says Henzey.
The winning Biggest Winner team this year was Team Black, which was made up of Liz Henzey, Trudy Babchak (also an employee of
Columbia Art Center), Barbara Seely and Sam Fisher, with Shirley Callis as their personal trainer. Team Black lost a total of 9.1 percent of their body weight. The Bod Pod Challenge winner was Eileen Skidmore. Eileen lost a very impressive 14.8 percent of her body fat, meaning she increased lean tissue and decreased her body fat. Congratulations to all of this year’s Biggest Winner participants, and keep up all the good work! If you are interested in personal training with CA, visit ColumbiaFitness.org/PersonalTraining.
Elizabeth Henzey 2012 Biggest Winner
Columbia Association’s New Customer Service System
CA’s
new customer service software system goes
will make it possible for members to get new membership cards
“live” on Monday, May 7. The system, Spectrum
at any CA membership facility and everyone will be able to
NG, hosted by CSI, will enhance the speed of entry into CA’s
register and pay for classes and other programs online. We’re
facilities and will enhance the speed of pro shop, snack bar
excited about these enhancements. Thanks for your patience as
and other transactions. Within the next few months, the system
we make this transition!
CONNECTING COLUMBIA
Draft Recommendations Public Meeting
Wednesday, May 23 7-9pm The Other Barn
(5851 Robert Oliver Place)
The Toole Design Group will present draft recommendations for the Connecting Columbia Active Transportation Action Agenda. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, please go to connecting-columbia-preliminary-recommendations.eventbrite.com. 6 C A M O N T H LY
CONNECTING
COLUMBIA
CA Partners With Howard County Health Department for This Emergency Preparedness Exercise is a test.This is only a test. The Columbia Association (CA) partnered This ishas test.This is onlywith a test.the Howard County Health Theis aaHoward County This test.This is only a test. Department and a number ofThe Howard County government departments to hold an Howard County Health Department This is a test.This is only a test. The Howard County emergency preparedness Health exercise. The county asked CA for assistance in This is a test.This is only a test. Department is conducting an The Howard County Health Department finding a suitable location for the mass dispensing emergency preparedness is conducting an The Howard County Health Department is conducting an exercise, which will take place on Wednesday, May 9. CA was able to provide the Health Department is conducting an county with background information on various is conducting anneighborhoods and locations around Columbia, and the county ultimately chose the Clemens Crossing neighborhood for the exercise. During the exercise, CA will be providing space in the Clemens Crossing Pool parking lot for the county to station its mobile command and communications vehicle.in Clemens Crossing ClemenstoCrossing In support of CA’s ongoingin relational neighborhood on sustainability, CA also has incommitment Clemens Crossing neighborhood on helped to provide communications support to spread the word about the exercise May 9. in Clemens Crossing neighborhood on 9. about to the community. For more May information the project, go to hchealth.org or in Clemens Crossing neighborhood on May 9. contact Health Department neighborhood Public Information Officer on Lisa M. de Hernandez by May 9. phone at 410-313-6353 or byMay e-mail9.at askhealth@howardcountymd.gov.
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Explore Columbia Houses on the Annual Columbia Home Tour By Mary Weeks How many times have you driven past a beautiful home and said to yourself, “I wonder what the inside of that house looks like?” Well, here’s your chance to take a peek into some of Columbia’s beautiful homes. The third annual Columbia Home Tour, sponsored by the Villages of Columbia and Columbia Archives, will take place on Sunday, June 3, from 11am-5pm. The tour features five unique homes located in the villages of Oakland Mills, Kings Contrivance, River Hill and Wilde Lake. A tour guidebook and map will be provided to participants on this self-guided tour. Stop by Claret Hall, located in the village of River Hill, from 1-4pm for a reception with refreshments and to see displays by Columbia Archives and local nonprofit Bridges to Housing Stability. The tour’s chair, Carol Hoblemann, says, “The Columbia Home Tour was created to be a fun, community activity for people to enjoy and to showcase Columbia’s homes. We strive each year to choose a charity that helps Howard County residents with housing.” The proceeds from this year’s tour will benefit Bridges to Housing Stability, a nonprofit organization committed to preventing homelessness in Howard County. Tickets for the 2012 Columbia Home Tour can be purchased in advance for $20 at any of the ten Columbia village community associations. Tickets can also be purchased the day of the event for $25 at Claret Hall. To learn more about the 2012 Columbia Home Tour, visit ColumbiaHomeTour.org.
CA’s Weatherbug Helps Track Weather Patterns ©
The Columbia Association’s (CA) Open Space Management Division (OSM) recently installed a Weatherbug© weather monitoring station at the OSM facility, located on Gerwig Lane. The station collects a variety of information such as temperature, wind speed and direction, humidity, rain amount, lightning detection and barometric pressure. The weather station will help with daily operations; collect data relevant to CA’s watershed efforts; and provide current weather information to CA team members, residents and/or members at CA-sponsored activities regarding weather-related concerns. The system can be viewed online at tinyurl.com/ColumbiaAssociation-weather or on your mobile device by downloading the free Weatherbug© app and selecting the Columbia Association location.
Lakefront Wednesdays
Wednesdays • May and June • 12-2pm Enjoy free concerts on your lunch break on Wednesdays in May and June at the Downtown Columbia Lakefront! Information: ColumbiaAssociation.org/Events
There is history all around you — you just have to know where to look!
WalkAl ng DISCOVER THE HISTORY & HEART OF COLUMBIA
Saturday, May 12 • 10am
Join the Columbia Archives on one of three WalkAlongs to get to know some of Columbia’s hidden treasures. TOUR 1 will explore Oakland Mills, TOUR 2 will venture into Wilde Lake and TOUR 3 will travel through Town Center. The tours are free but registration is required and capped at 30 people per tour. Information/registration: walkalong.eventbrite.com. Connect with the Columbia Archives on Facebook at facebook.com/ColumbiaArchives!
C A M O N T H LY 7
May
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Be A
Part
Of It! Master Gardeners’ Container Gardening
Wednesday, May 2 • 7:30-9pm Hawthorn Center. Information: 410-730-7327.
Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House “In Tandem” Art Exhibit
Thursday, May 3 through Saturday, May 26 • Hours vary Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House. Information: cjblack@ColumbiaVillages.org.
Family Bingo
Friday, May 4 • 7-8:30pm The Other Barn. Information: 410-730-4610.
Community Yard Sale
Saturday, May 5 • 8am-3pm Owen Brown Community Center. Information: 410-381-0202.
Movie Night
Saturday, May 5 • 6-9pm Supreme Sports Club KidSpace. Information: 410-381-7559.
Toy Time
Tuesday, May 8 • 9-11am 6800 Cradlerock Way. Information: obevents@ColumbiaVillages.org.
CA Board Meeting
Thursday, May 10 • 7:30pm CA Headquarters. For updated dates and times, please visit ColumbiaAssociation.org.
Follow @Columbia_Events on Twitter to learn about more great events happening in Columbia!
Annual Faculty Student Exhibition
Thursday, May 10 through Friday, May 25 Reception & Pot Luck Dinner: Tuesday, May 15 • 5:30-8pm Columbia Art Center. Information: 410-730-0075.
Composting Seminar
Thursday, May 10 • 7pm Kahler Hall. Information: 410-730-0770.
Saturday, May 19 • 10am-2pm Columbia Art Center. Pre-registration is required. Information: 410-730-0075.
Flea Market
Sunday, May 20 • 10am-1pm River Hill Village Center parking lot. Information: VillageofRiverHill.org.
Salon Series: Open Mic Poetry Night
WalkAlong
Monday, May 21 • 7pm Columbia Art Center. Information: 410-730-0075.
Movie Night
Connecting Columbia Preliminary Recommendations Public Meeting
Saturday, May 12 • 10am Town Center Lakefront. Information: walkalong.eventbrite.com.
Saturday, May 12 • 6-9pm Columbia Athletic Club. Information: 410-730-6755.
Red Ribbon Yard Sale
Saturday, May 12 • 8am-noon Village of Harper’s Choice. Information: 410-730-0770.
Long Reach Village Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 15 • 7:30pm Stonehouse. Information: 410-730-8113.
1001 Worms: A Master Gardener Program for Kids (Grades K–5)
Wednesday, May 16 • 6:30pm The Other Barn. Information: 410-730-4610.
School’s Out Artsy Fun Day
Friday, May 18 • 9am-5pm Columbia Art Center. Information: 410-730-0075.
Owen Brown Community Carnival
Saturday, May 19 • 1-5pm 6700 Cradlerock Way. Information: 410-381-0202. 8 C A M O N T H LY
Mini-Workshop Series I: Tea Time with Joe Vitek
Wednesday, May 23 • 7-9pm The Other Barn. Information: connecting-columbia-preliminaryrecommendations.eventbrite.com
Owen Brown Resident Architectural Committee Meeting
Wednesday, May 23 • 7:30pm Owen Brown Community Center. Information: 410-381-0202.
CA Board Meeting
Thursday, May 24 • 7:30pm CA Headquarters. For updated dates and times, please visit ColumbiaAssociation.org.
Oakland Nights Music Series Featuring Joseph Isaacs
Friday, May 25 • 7:30-9pm Historic Oakland Manor. Information: 410-730-4744.
Afternoon Tea
Thursday, May 31 • 4:30-6pm Historic Oakland Manor. Information: 410-730-4744. Have a question or comment? E-mail CAmonthly@ColumbiaAssociation.org.