Norma Jean's Column for Southern Prince George's County

CLINTON COLUMN FOR JUNE 27, 2002


Through a program called "Senior Leadership Maryland" the University of Maryland's Center on Aging and the Maryland State Government are working together to match the needs of State Government with the skills of Maryland residents age 50 and up. The program is designed for older citizens seeking new careers as Service Leaders during retirement, and seeks to address key issues in volunteerism by combining lifelong learning opportunities with civic engagement. The program has four components.


During the summer, Maryland residents over age 50 are invited to apply and be interviewed to participate as senior interns in this program. During the fall, the program prepares 25 senior interns with 65 hours of intensive instruction during eight weeks at the university. Topics include legislative and state committees, budgets, public policy, and county and municipal government. Sessions are conducted by UM faculty, and government officials, such as the President of the Maryland Senate, delegates and senators, secretaries of departments, mayors and others. During the spring, the program matches senior interns with government officials who serve as on-site mentors during the 90-day legislative session from January to early April. During the following months and years, continuing training to advance Service Leader careers is sponsored through a Senior Leadership Maryland Alumni Association. Graduates will continue to serve as Service Leaders in the government and as mentors to future senior interns. For further information, contact the University of Maryland's Center on Aging's Director Laura B. Wilson at 301-405-2470.


Are you interested in a facelift? The best candidate for a facelift is a man or woman whose face and neck have begun to sag, but whose skin still has some elasticity and whose bone structure is strong and well-defined. Most patientsare in their 40s to 60s, but facelifts can be done now on people in their 70s or 80s. A facelift can make you look younger and fresher, and may enhance your self-confidence in the process, but it cannot give you a totally different look, nor can it restore the health and vitality of your youth. Before you decide, though, think carefully about your expectations, and be sure to discusst hem with your surgeon.


Next 55-Alive course will be held on August 7 and 8 at the Camp Springs Senior Center, with Lewis Batty as the teacher. Call me if you need more information. The cost of the course is $10.


Western Maryland Scenic Railroad Trip is still on for October 8, for $70 per person. This includes a three-hour trainride from Cumberland to Frostburg, 90-minute layover at the Old Depot Restaurant, shops in Frostburg, and Thrashers Carriage Museum, hot lunch aboard the train, bus transportation, and bottle of water with snacks for each passenger. Money is due by August 28. Call me if you need  more information.


Trip to Outer Banks will be September 16 through 20. Cost of $450 includes transportation. Call me if you are interested.


Many special programs for children take place at our branch libraries during the summer. If you are interested in what is going on at your local branch, call 301-699-3500.


Hospice of the Chesapeake in Landover is looking for volunteers to assist terminally ill patients and their families in Prince George's County. Training classes are offered. Call 301-499-4500.


If you need information of any kind from Social Security, the 24-hour, seven days a week number is 1-800-772-1213.


The Waldorf Jaycees Community Center is holding a benefit for the Charles County Disaster Relief Fund for tornado victims on June 29 at 7 pm. Sponsorships are available. Call 301-934-2593 or 301-645-4546.


Patuxent River Park is offering a ride on the pontoon boat "Otter" with a discussion by park archaeologists on the history and archaeology of Native Americans, early Colonial settlement and the Chesapeake Beach Railway, and a visit to Mt.Calvert, on June 29 at 10 am for age 6 to adults. There is a fee and reservations are required. Call 301-627-6074.


Pennywise Thrift Shop on St. Barnabas Road in Temple Hills will be holding its annual year-end bag sale on June 28 and 29 from 10 am to 3 pm. Call 301-894-9102.


A 4th of July Parade will be held in Mechanicsville with line-up at10:30 am and fireworks on June 29. Call 301-274-2770 for more information.


Only two people signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, John Hancock and Charles Thomson. Most of the rest signed on August 2nd, but the last signature was not added until five years later.

Norma Jean Fazenbaker's column can be found in the Clinton Gazette, Prince George's Post, Prince George's Sentinel, and the Enquirer Gazette. You can contact Norma Jean by email - click this link.

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