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HCCA Partners With Meals On Wheels
Harper's Choice Community Association is happy to announce
our collaboration with Meals On Wheels. Melanie Jeffers, our Event & Community Outreach Coordinator,
will be out in the neighborhood delivering meals to local residents and getting to know them and their needs. We will also be working with Meals On Wheels to bring awareness to our
community about
the many programs
to help those in
need, such as Food Supplement Programs, Rent Assistance, Utility Assistance, and Health Care and Prescription Assistance.
If you or anyone you know needs assistance understanding or applying for any of these programs, please contact Melanie Jeffers at 410-730-0770 or click here.
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HCCA To Host Pizza & Movie Night
Friday, February 9th 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Kahler Hall
5440 Old Tucker Row
Since showing the
Polar Express at Pizza With Santa was such a success last month, we have scheduled a Pizza & Movie Night, featuring
The Incredibles. This event is free, but seats are limited; advanced registration is required. To register for this event, click
here or call Melanie Jeffers at 410-730-0770.
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Community Toiletry Drive
Harper's Choice Community Association has a collection box in our lobby where drop offs can be made M-Th, 9-8 and F 9-3.
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Bernice Kish Gallery Exhibit
From January 4 to February 10, 2018, visit the Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House to support local artists in, It's Been a Long Time, an exhibit that features Bonita Glaser, Joan Bevelaqua, and Rod Barr. There will be a reception on Sunday, January 14, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. The event is free and the public is invited to attend. For more information, please call 410-730 - 3987 or visit their
website.
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Senior Rangers: Exciting Opportunity for Adults
Thursdays 2-3:30 p.m.
Spring: April 26-May 31
Fall: Oct. 4-Nov. 8
Save your spot now by calling 410-461-5005
Maryland Natural Resources' Senior Rangers Program is for adults looking to experience life as a park ranger and who enjoy the wonders and benefits of nature.
They are offering
six, 90-minute
sessions this spring and fall, which will include exercise, expert-led talks, fellowship, games and hikes. Topics will cover conservation, history, and native animals and plants.
Why Senior Rangers?
Encourages physical activity and engagement. Accessibility to parks and open spaces encourages seniors to get outdoors. This then motivates them to be active physically, spiritually and socially, which can offset chronic illness, disability and isolation. Spending time outside fights boredom and raises self-esteem. Outdoor spaces encourage multigenerational interactions, which are emotionally nourishing for most seniors.
Increases energy
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Nature is fuel for the soul. Often when we feel depleted, we reach for a cup of coffee, but research suggests a better way to get energized is to connect with nature.
Fights depression.
Seniors are at higher risk of depression, which can lead to a spiral of decline if not addressed. Spending time in a natural setting has long been "prescribed" to boost our mood. We are inspired by the beauty of nature, the clean air, and the sounds and sights. It has been found that going for group walks in a natural setting could be an alternative to medications for older people who are dealing with stressful life circumstances, such as loss of a loved one or serious illness.
Boosts memory.
Research has found that interacting with nature improved memory performance and attention by 20 percent. Experts think this is in part because natural environments are far less stressful. Urban environments, they say, feature a relatively complex and often confusing pattern of stimulation, which requires effort to sort out and interpret. Parks and natural environments, however, permit folks to replenish their capacity to attend and thus have a restorative effect on mental abilities.
Improves physical health.
Spending time in nature has been shown to boost the immune system. Being outside with lots of trees can help improve our cardiovascular and metabolic health, as well as lowering our blood pressure and stress levels.
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Day Resource Center Needs Volunteers
If you are interested in volunteering, please
email the Volunteer Coordinator: Susan Hayes
Currently, we are in need of registered nurses to work in our medical clinic van drivers, and other volunteers that can work 4 hours a week on a Monday or Wednesday afternoon/evening or Saturday morning/early afternoon.
We are looking for a congregation, organization or group that would like to provide and serve a meal once a month on the 3rd Monday of the month (odd months only) 3:45pm-6pm, and 4th Wednesday of the month 3:45pm-6pm, the 3rd Saturday of the month (odd months only beginning January 2018) 11:45am-2pm. For more information, please email the Volunteer Coordinator: Susan Hayes.
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New Maryland Smoke Alarm Law
The new Maryland Smoke Alarm law went into effect on
January 1, 2018.
From the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal
: Why is a sealed-in battery important? Nationally, two-thirds of all home fire deaths occur in homes with either no smoke alarm or no working smoke alarm, mainly due to missing or disconnected batteries. By sealing the batte
ry inside the alarm, the unit becomes tamper-resistant and removes the burden from consumers to remember to change batteries, which in turn, will save lives. These sealed-in, long-life battery smoke alarms provide continuous protection for a decade, and national fire experts with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM) recommend their use.
Smoke alarms should be located on every level of the home and outside the sleeping areas. And remember - keep bedroom doors closed when sleeping to help stop the spread of smoke and fire, which allows for more time to escape during an emergency. Every second counts.
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Apply to be a Vendor for GreenFest
Vendor applications are now being accepted for Howard County's 11th annual GreenFest, back for its consecutive year on Saturday, April 21, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Howard Community College's Burrill Galleria (10901 Little Patuxent Parkway). Last year's event drew more than 2,000 attendees and featured nearly 80 commercial and nonprofit vendors with information about how to live a more ecologically sound lifestyle.
Apply now to become a vendor to showcase your 'green' at this popular event.
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We've certainly enjoyed all the festive lights and holiday décor on display throughout the Village! Please note that all holiday decorations should be removed by January 31.
Merry Mulch Your Trees
Christmas trees may be recycled curbside through January 20 if cut into 4' sections and bundled. Please remove all tinsel, ornaments, lights and decorations. Look for the "Merry Mulch" signs and drop off your trees at these locations near Harper's Choice:
Kendall Hardware, 12260 Route 108, Clarksville 21029)
Cedar Lane Park, 5081 Cedar Lane, Columbia 21044
Grandfather's Garden Center, 5320 Phelps Luck Drive, Columbia 21045
As a last resort, trees placed out curbside after January 20 will be taken to the landfill and will not be recycled.
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Planning to make changes to the exterior of your home this spring? Here are some hints to help you complete the required application for approval from the Architectural Committee:
Plan ahead...start now for spring or early summer projects.
Visit us on the web to review the guidelines for alterations and determine if approval is required.
Call 410-313-2455 or go online to see if your project requires a County permit.
Review the checklist on the bottom of the application and be sure you have included all applicable items.
Call Miss Utility at 1-800-257-7777 at least 48 hours prior to digging...it's the law!
Contact the covenant advisor with any questions; 410-730-0770 or via
email.
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Please join us on Facebook for up-to-date information about what's happening in and around the Harper's Choice Community.
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Architectural Committee Meetings
Changes made to the exterior of homes in Harper's Choice require approval of the Village Architectural Committee (AC).
The AC will meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 7:30 PM to review applications.
The deadline to submit applications for approval is two weeks prior to the next meeting date.
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Village Board Meetings
The next meeting of the Village Board is scheduled for February 6th at 7PM. Approved Agendas and Meeting Minutes are/will be available on our website.
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