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Whodunnit?
Every now and then, when I wake up at an unreasonably early hour, I want to shout out, “Time to make the donuts!” like that guy in the Dunkin’ Donuts commercials that aired in the 80s and 90s. You really had to feel for that guy, getting up while everyone else was still asleep, dutifully baking so that those sleepyheads would have a fresh donut or dozen to go with their coffee. The donut maker had a thankless job, that’s for sure. One day last year, I was up extraordinarily early, not to make the donuts but to go to a doctor’s appointment. It was still somewhat dark out as I drove closer to my appointment, scheduled early so I could get it over with before work. As I made my way through a residential area, I noticed a young man in some big-box store polo shirt who had already started his workday. The store he worked in was nearby and he was clearly sent out to the surrounding neighborhood to collect the shopping carts that had been taken from the property the previous day. Sure, I’d seen a random shopping cart on a side street before and wondered how it got there. But before that moment, I had never wondered how it disappeared from that spot. Well, it turns out, it isn’t the shopping cart fairy! My sleepy eyes had been opened. Knowing what I know now, I would like to take this opportunity to salute all the donut-makers and shopping cart retrievers—the early morning unsung heroes of our otherwise snoozing world. Without you, our sugary breakfast choices would be limited, and our streets would be overrun with shopping carts. Thank you! And get some rest—you have an early day tomorrow!
Stay safe and healthy,
Tracy Jacobs
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Our fall catalog will be available shortly, but here is a sneak peek to help you plan your schedules. Keep an eye out for information about our Preview of Fall Classes which will be online in early August.
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Join us this summer for presentations on a variety of topics. In-person lectures will be taking place in the auditorium at Edenwald Senior Living in Towson. Those presentations will be livestreamed via Zoom for participants who are out of the immediate area or who wish to view from home. Each lecture will be around 90 minutes, including Q & A.
Registration for the Osher 2022 Summer Series is a flat rate of $45 per person for the entire series. Membership is not required to participate, so bring a friend!
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The Osher 2022-2023 Membership Year begins on July 1. Make sure you renew or join today! As a membership institution, membership dues are important to keeping our program going. Osher membership allows you to take our courses and lectures as well as participate in book clubs and writing groups.
If you are are a TURFA member, and Edenwald resident, or a Charter Osher member, please contact osher@towson.edu to learn more about renewing your membership.
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Are you interested in learning conversational Hebrew in Fall of 2022 and/or the Spring of 2023? Baltimore Hebrew Institute at Towson University offers ten 90-minute classes in each session. Dates and location to be determined. The fee for the session is $200.
If interested, please send the following information to BaltimoreHebrewInstitute@towson.edu.
- Would you prefer in-person or online instruction?
- How would you rate your level of Hebrew proficiency?
- a beginner with very little Hebrew language background
- some experience reading and speaking basic Hebrew
- comfortable speaking simple phrases and questions in Hebrew
- What evenings are you available to attend a class?
- What mornings are you available to attend a class?
If you have any questions please contact Diane Seegull, Program Coordinator for BHI, dseegull@towson.edu, 410-704-7118.
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The Towson University Department of Kinesiology is conducting a study to determine the effects of modified powerlifts on bone density in older adults. Research participants much meet the following criteria:
- Over 60 years old
- Successful completion of Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
- Planning to enroll in the Strength After Sixty training program
- Not currently taking part in other strength training programs for at least 1 year
Testing will include:
- Quarterly visits to the research lab at Towson University (~2 hrs/visit)
- Free clinical testing for bone density (DXA), balance / fall risk, cardiovascular health and physical performance
- Comparative analysis to see where individuals rank among others in their age group
If interested, please contact Dan Cenidoza at 410-657-2307 or bemoretraining@gmail.com.
Know someone who might be interested? Download this shareable PDF.
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