Thursday, February 7, 2008
Thursday 7
VISION TALK AND SCREENINGS, for seniors, Natasha Herz, ophthalmologist and cornea specialist, talks about advancements in eye surgery and performs a basic vision screening that should not take the place of a full exam by your eye doctor. 10:30 a.m., Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring. Free. 301-681-1255.
CHINESE NEW YEAR LECTURE, Charles Yang talks about Chinese holidays and traditions, Chinese history, cultural symbols and 2008 as the Year of the Rat, which begins today. 1:15 p.m., Holiday Park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Dr., Wheaton. Free. 240-777-4999.
CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT GROUP, a monthly support group led by a clinical social worker; participants can bring pillows, mats, ice or hot packs to be comfortable. Sponsored by Pain Connection. 1:30-3 p.m. Thursdays, Davis Library, 6400 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda. Free. 301-309-2444 or http://www.pain-connection.org.
CHOCOLATE LOVERS COOKING CLASS, for adults, Adrienne Cook, food and garden writer, and her sister Danielle Navidi, a local caterer, demonstrate how to prepare a five-course menu featuring chocolate in every dish, including chocolate soup, braised Angus short ribs with chocolate-tomato sauce and chocolate-chocolate torte. Each dish can be samples. 2:30-4:30 p.m., Brookside Gardens, Visitors Center, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. $22; online registration required: Course No. 53149. 301-962-1400 or http://www.brooksidegardens.org.
CHILDREN'S POETRY WORKSHOPS, for children 8-11 accompanied by an adult, Takoma Park poet Anne Becker teaches a series of poetry appreciation workshops. Students will listen to poems, then write their own verses and present them to the group for appreciation and constructive comments. Selected poems may be published by the Arts and Humanities Commission; series will be held three consecutive Thursdays beginning today. 3:45-5:15 p.m. Thursdays, through Feb. 21, Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Ave., Takoma Park. Free; reservations required. 301-891-7224.
CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION CLASSES, classes to help prepare for the three required citizenship tests in English, history and government, and interviews with an immigration officer; sponsored by Montgomery County Refugee Training Program. Residents must have a green card to participate. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays and Tuesdays, East County Community Recreation Center, 3310 Gateshead Manor Way, Silver Spring. Free; registration required. 240-567-1404 or 240-567-1405.
AFRICAN HISTORY BOOK DISCUSSION, a librarian leads a discussion of "Ancestor Stones," by author and filmmaker Aminatti Forna, a fictional portrayal of the lives of five Sierra Leonean women, told in the form of interrelated short stories; a Black History Month event. 7 p.m., Quince Orchard Library, 15831 Quince Orchard Rd., Gaithersburg. Free. 240-777-0200.
AUTHOR APPEARANCE AND RECEPTION, author Elinor Lipman will talk about her first novel, "Then She Found Me," which has been adapted into a movie and is scheduled for release in late April, directed by Helen Hunt and starring Hunt, Colin Firth, Bette Midler and Matthew Broderick. Lipman will also discuss her new book "My Latest Grievance;" a wine-and-cheese reception will follow; proceeds benefit the Jewish Social Service Agency respite care program for families with children with disabilities and services for young adults with Asperger's syndrome. 7-9 p.m., Ratner Museum, 10001 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda. Admission, $35; online registration is requested. 301-816-2611, http://www.jssa.org or lschrier@jssa.org.
Friday 8SEWING WORKSHOP, how to take measurements, machine-stitch seams and alter, pin and cut a pattern; taught by seamstress Mariette Ward. 10:30 a.m. Fridays through Feb. 29, Long Branch Senior Center, Long Branch Community Center, 8700 Piney Branch Rd., Silver Spring. Free; registration required. 301-431-5700.
MOTION AND EXERCISE FOR SENIORS, Annetta Sawyer, dance instructor and performance artist from Arts for the Aging, teaches world dance rhythms and exercises. Noon, Long Branch Senior Center, Long Branch Community Center, 8700 Piney Branch Rd., Silver Spring. Free. 301-431-5700.
STOP-SMOKING GROU{lcub}, a 12-step support program for people who want to stop smoking and other forms of tobacco abuse; sponsored by Nicotine Anonymous. 7-8 p.m. Fridays through Feb. 29, Northwood Presbyterian Church, 1200 W. University Blvd., Silver Spring. Free. 301-587-5278.
DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP, for family and friends of people who have been diagnosed with depression or bipolar illness, sponsored by Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of the National Capital Area, Potomac Chapter. 7:30 p.m. Fridays, St. Raphael's Church, Parish Hall, 1513 Dunster Rd., Rockville. Admission, free. 301-570-9065 or 301-299-4255 or http://www.dbsanca-family.org.
Saturday 9COMPUTER CLASS FOR BEGINNERS, one-on-one help with using a computer and searching the library catalogue; learn Internet basics and sign up for free e-mail. Bring your library card. 9:15 a.m. Saturdays through Feb. 23, White Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring. Free; registration required. 240-773-9555.
SHORT FILMS FO CHILDREN, for ages 2-6 accompanied by an adult, three short-story films based on popular folk tales; a librarian leads rhymes, songs or finger plays between each film. 10:30 a.m., Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave., Gaithersburg. Free. 240-773-9490.
WINE TASTING AND TOUR, for people 21 and older, a winery tour and sampling of the 2007 harvest from French oak barrels; also sample the 2006 harvest wine aged in oak barrels for one year; food will be available. 1 p.m., Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard and Winery, 18125 Comus Rd., Dickerson. Admission, $18; winery's Case Club members, free; reservations required. 301-605-0130 or http://www.smvwinery.com.
CHILDREN'S AUTHOR APPEARANCE, for girls ages 9 to 12 accompanied by an adult, author Diane Heiman reads from the career guide she co-wrote, "American Girl: See What You Can Be," which includes interviews with career women from a wide range of professions. Also, activities, quizzes, puzzles, and journal pages for girls to "try out" careers at home. 2 p.m., Borders Books & Music, 11301 Rockville Pike, Rockville. Free. 301-816-1067.
VALENTINE'S DANCE, for adults who enjoy dancing or listening to 1930s and 1940s music, a band plays dance music, including fox trot, swing, waltz and Latin rhythms. 8-11 p.m., Christ Congregational Church, 9525 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring. Freewill donation. 301-593-9525.
VALENTINE'S SINGLES DANCE, for those 21 and older, a DJ plays dance music. Sponsored by the Catholic Alumni Club of Washington. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 9707 Rosensteel Ave., Silver Spring. Admission, $15. 703-768-4243.
Sunday 10PHOTO CRITIQUE WORKSHOP, for photography enthusiasts of all experience levels, a Photoworks faculty member leads an informal morning discussion of images and a session to critique photos. Bring digital or traditional images in color or black and white; coffee and bagels served. A monthly meeting of the Photoworks club; sponsored by Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture. 10 a.m.-noon, Glen Echo Park, Photoworks Studio, North Arcade Building, across from Dentzel Carousel, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Free. 301-229-7930 or http://www.glenechophotoworks.org.
PIANO CONCERT, concert pianist Joyce Yang performs. 7:30 p.m., Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, Kreeger Auditorium, 6125 Montrose Rd., Rockville. Tickets, $40-50. 301-348-3872 or http://www.jccgw.org.
Monday 11CHILDREN'S GARDENING PROGRAM, for children 3-5 accompanied by an adult, featuring gardening activities, stories, crafts and garden walks. 10:30 a.m., Brookside Gardens, Visitors Center, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. $3 per child; online registration required: Course No. 44062. 301-962-1400 or http://www.parkpass.org.
HOMEWORK HELP, volunteers give one-on-one help to students in any grade. 4-7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Wheaton Library, 11701 Georgia Ave., Wheaton. Free; register at the Children's Desk upon arrival. 240-777-0678.
"STARDUST,"2007 fantasy adventure film starring Robert De Niro, Claire Danes and Michelle Pfeiffer, about a young man who promises to bring his love a falling star. 1 p.m., Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring. Free. 301-681-1255.
MINERAL CLUB MEETING, Gerald Elgert, a member of the Gem, Lapidary and Mineral Society of Montgomery County, talks about the science of the Patuxent River agate; a meeting of the society. 7:30 p.m., Rockville Senior Center, 1150 Carnation Dr., Rockville. Free. 301-593-0369.
Tuesday 12BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC, for seniors, a Suburban Hospital nurse will read and record blood pressures. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays through Feb. 26, Long Branch Senior Center, Long Branch Community Center, 8700 Piney Branch Rd., Silver Spring. Call for appointment. 301-431-5700.
CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT, for people 65 and older diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, consultations with a Suburban Hospital nurse and monitoring of the chronic disease; patients must have a primary care physician and allow the nurse to share health information with the physician. Participants also must agree to inform the nurse when hospitalized; sponsored by Suburban Hospital. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays, Long Branch Senior Center, Long Branch Community Center, 8700 Piney Branch Rd., Silver Spring. Free. 301-431-5700.
HEALTH DISCUSSION, for seniors, health counselor Kathy Coleman of Adventist Healthcare talks about heart disease and how small lifestyle changes can help prevent and manage heart problems. 11 a.m., Long Branch Senior Center, Long Branch Community Center, 8700 Piney Branch Rd., Silver Spring. Free. 301-431-5700.
BOOK DISCUSSION, for adults, a librarian leads a discussion of "Mirror to America: the Autobiography of John Hope Franklin," the author's story of his youth in turn-of-the-century Oklahoma, personal and professional life and work, and contributions to landmark Civil Rights legislation; a Black History Month event. 7 p.m., White Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring. Free. 301-622-2492.
DIVORCE LEGAL SEMINAR, first of two parts. A lawyer from the Montgomery County Bar Association who concentrates in family law gives an overview of non-child-related issues of divorce, including grounds for divorce, spousal support, property distribution and methods of dispute resolution other than litigation. The second part of the seminar Feb. 19 covers child-related issues of divorce. 7-8:45 p.m., Montgomery County Commission for Women Counseling and Career Center, Suite 100, 401 N. Washington St., Rockville. Admission, $16; registration required. 240-777-8300 or http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw.
COPING SUPPORT GROUP, for adults with mental, nervous and emotional problems or who are having trouble dealing with everyday life, a self-help mental health support group; sponsored by Recovery International. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Glenmont United Methodist Church, 12901 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. Freewill donations accepted. 301-231-7687 or http://www.recovery-inc.org.
Wednesday 13TAX PLANNING FOR SENIORS, Cornelius Mhley, a certified public accountant, offers tips on basic tax reduction and talks about estimating tax payments, pension plans, securities and more. 10:30 a.m., Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring. Free. 301-681-1255.
WIDOW AND WIDOWERS LUNCHEON, a joint luncheon for widows and widowers, a social outing at a restaurant; sponsored by Widowed Persons Service of AARP. 11:30 a.m. Wednesday and the second Wednesday of each month, Pooks Hill Marriott, 5151 Pooks Hill Rd., Bethesda. Admission is free; participants pay for menu orders. 301-949-7398.
POLITICAL DISCUSSION, Mike McCurry, former press secretary to President Bill Clinton, will talk about issues and challenges of the 2008 presidential campaign. Noon, Congregation Har Shalom, 11510 Falls Rd., Potomac. Free. 301-299-7087.
YOUTH GAME CLUB, for students ages 12-18 accompanied by an adult, a new game club where participants play classic board games, cards, retro games and trivia; light snacks will be served. 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesdays, through Feb. 27, Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave., Gaithersburg. Free. 240-773-9490.
BIBLICAL BOOK DISCUSSION, a member of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington leads a discussion of "The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible," by A.J. Jacobs. 4 p.m., Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Rd., Rockville. Free. 301-348-3778.
CAREER COUNSELING, Elena Chiru, a career counselor, leads a workshop, "Building a Portfolio of Career Assets," and offers tips on defining personal and professional goals, selecting career assets and creating networking opportunities. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Montgomery County Commission for Women Counseling and Career Center, Suite 100, 401 N. Washington St., Rockville. Admission, $16; registration required. 240-777-8300, http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov or cfw@montgomerycountymd.gov.
OPERA CLUB MEETINGS, for opera enthusiasts, discuss, watch, share and listen to favorite opera moments. 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave., Gaithersburg. Free. 240-773-9490.
Thursday 14BOP AND ROCKABILLY PERFORMANCE, J.P. McDermott and Red Hot Rockabilly play western bop and rock-and-roll in a Valentine's Day performance; space is limited. 1:15 p.m., Holiday Park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Dr., Wheaton. Tickets, $2. 240-777-4999.
BOOK DISCUSSION, for adults, a librarian leads a discussion of Lawrence Otis Graham's "The Senator and the Socialite: The True Story of America's First Black Dynasty," about the family of Blanche Kelso Bruce, a Mississippi slave born in 1841, who amassed a real estate fortune, became the first black American to serve a full Senate term; a Black History Month event. 7 p.m., Wheaton Library, 11701 Georgia Ave., Wheaton. Free. 240-777-0678.
MENTAL ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUP, for family and caregivers of children and adolescent relatives with severe mental illness, Anne Wake will talk about borderline personality disorder and dialectical behavior therapy; a monthly support group sponsored by National Alliance on Mental Illness. 7:15 p.m., Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church, 9601 Cedar Lane, Bethesda. Free. 301-949-5852.
-- Compiled by LISA M. BOLTON
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