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organization.
hat inspires you to live in this community? What
ideas do you have to shape the future of
As an incentive to keep sharing and collaborating, CA has also
Columbia? Share your thoughts, ideas and
included a Rewards Store on InspireColumbia.com. The more you share,
suggestions on Columbia Association’s (CA) new
comment and rate, the more points you earn. Once you earn enough
community engagement site, InspireColumbia.com.
points, you can cash them in for rewards that range from T-shirts to
Inspire Columbia is designed to give community members a new
pool passes to umbrellas.
way to contribute to the conversation about shaping the
We want to hear your opinions and ideas about how to
future of Columbia. Understanding that residents lead
maintain and enhance our community’s quality of living,
busy lives, CA has developed this platform to allow
on topics such as the environment, cultural offerings,
community members to post ideas, comments and
recreational activities, facilities and programs. Help be
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feedback from the comfort of their own homes any
a part of the solution by joining the conversation.
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time of the day.
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Each month, CA team members will post questions to solicit feedback from residents on specific topics,
Twitter.com/CA_Today
including amenities, programs, facilities and projects related
YouTube.com/CATVchannel
to CA and the Columbia villages. The site is designed to be interactive, so community members can not only add their ideas to a
Signing up is fast and easy. Visit InspireColumbia.com and set up your log-in information using your email address, Facebook username, LinkedIn username or Google username. From there, just click on a topic question and start contributing your ideas and comments. This is your community – get inspired and let us know your desires
specific topic question, but also comment and rate the ideas of others.
for Columbia! Sign up and start adding your ideas to the mix at
CA will monitor the ideas generated and provide feedback to let
InspireColumbia.com. C A M O N T H LY 1
FREE EVENT
Hopewell Mini-WaterPark
Get Your Columbia Card Today Wondering if you’re a member, non-member or Columbia Association (CA) resident? If you live on CA-assessed property but do not have a CA membership,
Saturday, June 22 12-3pm
Splash Around
you are a CA resident. As a CA resident, the Columbia Card offers you the ability to get reduced, pay-as-you-go daily admission rates to CA facilities and programs without a membership. Want a CA Columbia Card? Come to Columbia Association Membership Service Center with valid state ID and, if applicable, your dependent children’s birth certificates. CA team members will get you registered and snap a photo of
at
you. When you want to work out at the gym or go swimming at one of the local
kids
fees and you are good to go! For more information on the Columbia Card, please
pools, just show the front desk attendant your Columbia Card, pay the appropriate
d a y
call 410-730-1801.
COLUMBIA VILLAGE ELECTION RESULTS DID YOU PARTICIPATE IN THIS YEAR’S
COLUMBIA VILLAGE ELECTIONS?
Bring the kids out for an afternoon filled with family fun! Free food, games, entertainment and activities for all ages. Don’t forget your swimsuit! For more information, please visit ColumbiaAssociation.org/Events.
Want to know who won? Visit Columbia Association’s (CA) blog at ColumbiaAssociation.org/CAToday to see the results of the election and an updated list of village board members and CA board members.
Lakefront Wednesday
Lunchtime Concerts Wednesdays, May 1–June 26 12–2pm •
Downtown Columbia Lakefront • Free Event Join the downtown Columbia community for free lunchtime concerts every Wednesday featuring various Baltimore and Washington-area artists at Lake Kittamaqundi. Call 410-423-1891 for details or visit ColumbiaAssociation.org/Events.
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Group Fitness Classes
CA HOSTING
OPEN HOUSE MEETING to Discuss Services for Older Adults
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For Older Adults Being Offered at CA Facilities By Mary Weeks
Basic Aerobics, Gentle Yoga and WWO
eeping older adults active in our
(Women, Weights & Osteoporosis). CA also
community is very important to the
offers an arthritis exercise class on land and
Columbia Association (CA). There are
Aqua Arthritis in the therapy pool located at
K
several group fitness classes being offered at all three of CA’s fitness facilities to help keep you healthy, fit and moving.
Columbia Athletic Club. Group fitness classes do more than just keep you fit; they can also help you make new
“At Columbia Association, we try to serve the needs of older adults by offering a wide variety of classes and programs to choose from,” says Regional Group Fitness Director
friends and have fun! For more information on group fitness classes, visit ColumbiaAssociation.org. To learn about other activities for older adults at CA, visit ColumbiaAssociation.org/50 Plus.
Vicki Burns. “We offer basic level and multilevel classes as well as specialized classes for those dealing with issues such as arthritis and osteoporosis. We strive to help older adults become more active at any level.” Here are several group fitness classes for all ages that you may want to try: BodyVive,
olumbia Association (CA) is developing a Comprehensive Plan for Serving the Older Adult Community. The work team is especially interested in understanding what older adults would like to see in terms of programs and services that can serve them as they age. As part of the initial phases of the planning process, CA will be holding an open house public meeting to share the plan’s purpose and process, provide some background information and solicit ideas from participants. All are invited. The open house will be held on Wednesday, May 29, from 4:30-8pm at the Owen Brown Community Center, which is located at 6800 Cradlerock Way. The meeting will employ an open house format with several “stations” where participants can get more information on specific topics and also provide their comments and ideas — all at their own pace. This open house will be supplemented by a presentation (given twice: once at about 5pm and again at 7pm). The presentation will provide an overview of the planning process and goals, highlight demographic trends and current CA facilities/programs for older adults, and review preliminary survey and benchmarking findings. You can learn more about the Comprehensive Plan for Serving the Older Adult Community at ColumbiaAssociation.org/OlderAdults. To register for the open house, please visit OlderAdults.eventbrite.com.
Aqua Fitness (both shallow water and deep water), Tai Chi, Qigong, Zumba® Gold,
CA TODAY your connection to the Columbia Association
Stay Connected with CA! Check out what’s happening around Columbia Association (CA) every day on the CA Today blog. Get info about current projects, upcoming programs, CA facilities and more. ColumbiaAssociation.org/CAToday
C A M O N T H LY 3
into the
Everybody
Columbia Association’s outdoor pools begins its 46th year on Saturday, May 25. The long-awaited start of the 2013 outdoor pool season is here.
Columbia Association (CA) has 23 outdoor pools, including two mini-WaterParks, here for you and all of your family to come dive in and
have some summer fun! 4 C A M O N T H LY
Dive in with Second Sunday Swim You can swim for free three days this summer on the second Sunday of each month at any of the 23 outdoor pools. So mark your calendars for June 9, July 14 and August 11! Residents must have a Columbia Card to participate. Visit CA’s Membership Service Center or call 410730-1801 for info on how to get your Columbia Card.
JOIN A SWIM LEAGUE
Stay
the Pool
Are you an avid swimmer? Are you looking to challenge yourself this summer? If so, join one of CA’s swim teams or swim programs. Columbia Neighborhood Swim League
Outdoor Pools Schedule
(CNSL) is for Columbia youth who want Phone Number
to have fun and improve their swimming skills. You can save if you register by
Closed Day
Last Day
Bryant Woods
BW 410-730-5326 Tue
Sep 2
Clary’s Forest*
CF
May 31. Returning swimmers can
410-964-0805 Mon
Aug 11
Clemens Crossing CC
410-997-4214 Tue
Aug 25
Dasher Green*
DG
410-381-1461 Tue
Aug 25
Dickinson*
DI
410-381-3080 Thu
Sep 2
Dorsey Hall*
DH
410-461-1481 –––
Sep 2
Faulkner Ridge
FR
410-730-5292 Wed
Aug 11
competitive training from professional coaches. For
Hawthorn*
HA
410-730-0943 Wed
Sep 2
more information, visit ColumbiaMastersSwimming.com.
Hobbit’s Glen
HG
410-730-6770 Wed
Aug 11
Relax with a Dive In Movie
Hopewell*
HW 410-381-1460 Wed
Sep 2
Join us as we show family favorite flicks on our inflatable
Huntington*
HU
301-490-3310 Mon
Aug 25
movie screen. Movies begin at dusk, around 8:30pm, on:
Jeffers Hill
JH
410-730-1220 Thu
Aug 11
June 22 and July 20 at Hawthorn Pool and July 6 and
Kendall Ridge*
KR
410-715-3074 Tue
Aug 11
August 3 at Stevens Forest Pool. Cost is $4 for Package
Locust Park
LP
410-730-5621 Fri
Sep 2
Longfellow
LF
410-730-4978 Mon
Aug 25
register online. For more information or to register, visit CNSLswimming.org. Columbia Clippers is the largest competitive swim program in Maryland for swimmers ages 6-19. For more information, visit ClippersSwim.org. Masters Swim Program is an adult-oriented swim program.
Participants
get
instructional
and
Plan Plus members; $6 for Package Plan members; $10 for Columbia Card holders; and $12 for non-members.
THIS JUST IN!
Join in the fun and fitness at the brand new covered pavilion
Macgill’s Common MC 410-730-5995 Tue
Aug 11
Phelps Luck
PL
410-730-5765 Wed
Aug 25
River Hill*
RH
410-531-0191 –––
Sep 2
Running Brook
RB
410-730-5293 Thu
Aug 25
Steven’s Forest*
SF
410-730-5452 Mon
Sep 15
SW 410-730-3180 Thu
Sep 15
and spa at the Stevens Forest Pool. And learn more about special triathlon events and the Pedal and Paddle charity event in the Columbia Association summer Activities Guide. Save $24 off a new Outdoor Pool and Columbia Swim Center Membership
Swansfield* Talbott Springs
TS
410-730-5421 Wed
Aug 11
Thunder Hill
TH
410-730-5563 Tue
Sep 2
when you join by May 31 with our
SAFETY FIRST
New Member Early Bird Special. Call
AQUATICS OFFICE
CA’s lifeguard staff has recently received the 2012 Silver International
Columbia Association’s Membership Service Center
Aquatic Safety Award from Ellis & Associates for exceeding its criteria
at 410-730-1801 for details.
9450 Gerwig Lane, Columbia, MD 21046 PHONE 410-312-6332 FAX 410-312-6320
for aquatic safety certification. Only those clients scoring in the top 30 percent of the audit criteria receive this honor.
Pools are also available to rent for your special occasion, call 410-312-6332 to check availability. Visit ColumbiaPools.org for more info about pool amenities, pools
Learn to Swim with Columbia Swims and Outdoor Lessons Program The Columbia Swims program teaches non-swimmers how to be safe in and around the pool. Columbia Swims is offered at the following pools: Talbott Springs on Tuesdays, 6-7pm, and Saturdays, 5-6pm; Faulkner Ridge on Mondays, 6-7pm, and Sundays, 5-6pm. The cost is $2 for CA Members and Columbia Card holders, and $8 for non-members. Columbia Swims begins on Saturday, June 22. Registration is required.
schedules, programs, and lessons, or pick up a copy of the summer Activities Guide. See you at the pool!
DAILY ADMISSION RATES** CA MEMBERS Free CA RESIDENT NON-MEMBERS $8 Adult • $5 Child (15 & Under) See discounted admission information below. * ADA enhanced access **CA Residents must show Columbia ID card to be admitted to the facilities. Non-CA Residents Non-Mbrs • $20 Adult • $15 Child. Non-Members are invited to become members. Otherwise, admission is restricted. New Discounted Admission Rate For CA Resident Non-Mbrs with Columbia Card a discounted admission is available at FR, JH, MC, RB and TS. The BW and LP pools included after 8/12. Adult $4 • Child $2
Regular group and individual lessons are also offered at the pools. C A M O N T H LY 5
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Columbia Home Tour By Mary Weeks
o you want to check out some beautiful homes in the area while supporting a great cause? The Columbia Home Tour is back for its fourth year and will take place on Sunday, June 2, from 11am to 5pm. The Villages of Columbia and Columbia Archives sponsor this annual event. You will get a chance to go on a self-guided tour of five distinct homes located throughout Columbia. Homes featured on this year’s tour are located in the villages of Dorsey’s Search, Hickory Ridge, Long Reach and Wilde Lake. A guidebook will be provided with a map, directions and a fact page about each home. Each year, proceeds from the event are donated to a charity that helps Howard County residents with housing needs. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit Rebuilding Together Howard County. A reception will be held at Linden Hall in the village of Dorsey’s Search from 11am to 5pm. There will be displays by Columbia Archives and Rebuilding Together Howard County. Light refreshments will be available. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased at all 10 of the Columbia Village Community Centers for $20.00 in advance, and for $25.00 at Linden Hall on the day of the tour. For more information, visit ColumbiaHomeTour.org.
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6 C A M O N T H LY
By Erin McPhail
T
he 2013 Biggest Winner Weight Loss and Fitness Contest was more than a success. There were
18 teams, 72 total participants and 690
total pounds lost. Pretty impressive, if you ask me. This year, I had the honor of being a part of Team Texas Orange, which was home to Columbia Association’s (CA) 2013 Biggest Winner, Joe Berman. I had the opportunity to chat with Berman and his personal trainer, Jennifer Medillin, to find out what it’s like to be the Biggest Winner. What motivated you to participate in the Biggest Winner Weight Loss and Fitness Contest? Berman: “My son and daughter. They’ve wanted me to lose weight for the last 10 years.” How much weight did you lose? Berman: “48.2 pounds in eight weeks.” What was your biggest challenge or obstacle that you faced during the contest? Berman: “My back pain was the hardest thing to overcome to complete the challenges. I tried to quit before the first week, and I am very glad I didn’t.” What did you learn from the Biggest Winner? Berman: “I learned that I can stay focused on a goal of losing weight for more than a week and not gain it back.” What did you enjoy about the program? Berman: “The structure of getting up every day knowing I had a goal that I needed to accomplish.” How has your life changed since becoming the Biggest Winner? Berman: “My friends and co-workers who have seen the change in my weight have been complimenting me every day. I am playing a lot more handball at the Supreme
Medillin: “I feel very humbled and happy
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to have been part of Joe’s weight loss experience. I felt like jumping up and down like Tom Cruise on Oprah’s couch for his huge achievement! I cannot say enough positive things about Joe. He is such an inspiration to those that have thought or are thinking about how to get rid of the extra weight. Joe has nothing but commitment and dedication to himself. He understood what he needed to do in order to reach his goal, and he accepted the challenge. He put himself and his health first. Go, Joe!” What are your fitness goals for the future? Berman: “I have a goal of losing another 5 pounds a month for the rest of the year.” What advice would you give someone who wants to participate in future Biggest Winner Contests? Berman: “Make your mind up that you are going to take the challenge, and for whatever reason, don’t quit.” Medillin: “There are so many ways our members can take advantage of our Personal Training
Department’s
programs.
The
obvious one, of course, is to hire a trainer one-on-one or in a small group setting. You can also participate in small group training classes such as TRX®, Kettlebells, Core Conditioning, etc. We also have a nutrition team that our members can take advantage of to figure out why, what and how to plan for their food intake. And of course, one cannot forget the variety of fitness classes that CA’s Group Fitness Department offers. There is more than one way to get yourself on track!” Berman wasn’t the only winner of the contest. The winning team of the Biggest Winner Contest was Team Maroon, which consisted of CA Personal Trainer Rodger Carter and participants Diana Fiste, Brenda Rhodes, Jessica Petree and Sheila Tajalli. They had a total body weight percentage change of 10.28 percent. There was also a
Sports Club, and I have maintained my
Bod Pod Challenge winner: Elizabeth
48-pound weight loss!”
Winters, who had a 4.20 percent change in
What was your experience like
her total body composition. Congratulations to all of the 2013 Biggest
working with your team and
Winners! You guys deserve it. For more
personal trainer? Berman: “Amazing! Once I went to the
information about Columbia Association’s
first training session, I knew this was going
personal training programs, please visit
to be something special.”
From left: Jen Medillin, Erin McPhail, Joe Berman, Safire Windley, Cindy Baker
ColumbiaFitness.org/PersonalTraining. C A M O N T H LY 7
May
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Visit ColumbiaAssociation.org/Events to learn about more great events happening in Columbia!
Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House Exhibit
Guest Artist Workshop on Encaustic Painting
Now-Jun 1 • Gallery hours vary 10400 Cross Fox Lane 410-730-3987
Sat, May 18 • 10am-4:30pm Columbia Art Center • 410-730-0075 Sat, May 18 • 6-9pm • Columbia Gym KidSpace • 410-531-8984
Movie Night Hip-Hop Dance Off Competition
Fri, May 3 • 6-8pm • Columbia Athletic Club • 410-730-6755
Sun, May 19 • 10am • River Hill Village • 410-531-1749
Flea Market
Sat, May 4 • 6-9pm • Supreme Sports Club KidSpace • 410-381-7559
Movie Night
Mon, May 20 • 6:30-8pm Columbia Art Center 410-730-0075
Artists’ Critique Salon
Sat, May 4 • 10am Columbia Archives • 410-715-6781
WalkAlong
Owen Brown Community Yard Sale
Sat, May 4 • 8am-3pm • Owen Brown Neighborhood • 410-381-0202 Sat, May 4 • 8am-noon • Harper’s Choice Village • 410-730-3888
Red Ribbon Yard Sale
Mon, May 6 • 6:30-8pm • Columbia Art Center • 410-730-0075
Artists’ Critique Salon
Town Center Village Board Meeting Wed, May 8 • 7pm Historic Oakland Manor 410-730-4744
World Languages Cafe
Wed, May 22 • 7-9pm Wegmans’ Cafe • 410-715-3162
Lakefront Wednesdays Concert
Wed, May 8 • 12-2pm Downtown Columbia Lakefront 410-423-1891 Fri, May 10 11:30am-1pm The Hawthorn Center Info@HickoryRidge Village.org
50+ Lunch
Have a question or comment? E-mail CAmonthly@ ColumbiaAssociation.org.
Lakefront Wednesdays Concert
Wed, May 22 • 12-2pm • Downtown Columbia Lakefront • 410-423-1891
Sat, May 11 • 6-9pm Columbia Athletic Club KidSpace • 410-730-6755
Movie Night
Village-Wide Yard Sale (Hickory Ridge)
Sat, May 11 • 8am-noon • Hickory Ridge Village (look for red ribbons) Info@HickoryRidgeVillage.org
Annual Faculty Student Exhibition Reception
Tue, May 14 • 5:30-7:30pm Columbia Art Center • 410-730-0075
Lakefront Wednesdays Concert
Wed, May 15 • 12-2pm • Downtown Columbia Lakefront • 410-423-1891 Fri, May 17 • 7am-6pm Columbia Athletic Club • 410-730-6755 Columbia Gym • 410-531-8984 Supreme Sports Club • 410-381-7559
KidSpace Adventure Day
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Mon, May 27 • 7am-6pm Columbia Athletic Club • 410-730-6755 Columbia Gym • 410-531-8984 Supreme Sports Club • 410-381-7559
KidSpace Adventure Day
Lakefront Wednesdays Concert
Wed, May 29 • 12-2pm • Downtown Columbia Lakefront • 410-423-1891
Afternoon Tea at Historic Oakland
Thu, May 30 • 4:30-6pm • Historic Oakland Manor • 410-730-4744
Save the Date: CA Camps Open House
Sat, Jun 1 • 11am-2pm Lake Elkhorn Park Camps@ColumbiaAssociation.org
Save the Date: Columbia Home Tour
Sun, Jun 2 • 11am-5pm • Homes in Dorsey’s Search, Hickory Ridge, Long Reach and Wilde Lake ColumbiaHomeTour.org