RENAISSANCE INSTITUTE
NOTRE DAME OF UNIVERSITY
WINTER-IN-THE-CITY 2013-2014
This panorama and variety of activities contains something for everyone. It’s a full and exciting
winter of extra-curricular events. Keep a copy of RI’s winter schedule in a safe place—it will be
your social calendar for the next two months of break. Some activities are limited so make your
reservations early. Reservations for winter activities can be made in person at the activity table
in Fourier on Thursday, Nov. 21 or Tuesday, November 26 or call the activity sponsor. Most
events are free. Friends, family, neighbors, and grandchildren are invited if space is available.
Pot Luck Reminder
We love our pot luck parties. Each person attending should provide at least eight portions of
the dish you are supplying. Your contribution is depended upon to complete the meal. Please
give at least twenty-four hours notice to cancel, allowing your host adequate time to contact
someone who is on the waiting list.
Car Pools
We ask that those who car pool remember to contribute to the parking and gasoline.
Limits
Guests are welcome but members come first when there is a limit.
Sun., Dec. 15
6th Annual Secret Santa Pot Luck Champagne Brunch, Sue Chalmer’s
home, Noon to 3 pm. Bring a $10. gift (male or
female) and Hors D’Oeuvre. Sponsor: Sue Chalmers, 410-426-6034.
Mon., Dec. 16
Patchwork Bookmark, Whitney Jacobs’ home, 11 am until finished. Join
Whitney to make a pinwheel, paper-pieced fabric bookmark. There is a
sample on the bulletin board so you can see what we’ll be doing. You
will need five scraps of fabric for the design (or chance finding something
you like in Whitney’s scrap collection), and another piece for the back of
the bookmark, about one square foot. Bring your own lunch. Whitney
will provide dessert, tea and coffee. Limit: 9. Sponsor: Whitney Jacobs,
410-961-0271 or whitneymj@aol.com
Tues., Dec. 17
Pot Luck Lunch and Bridge, Lorna Catling’s home, 11 am. Limit: 12.
Sponsor: Lorna Catling, 410-433-1210 or lornacatling@msn.com
Wed., Dec. 18
Luncheon at Gertrude’s at the Baltimore Museum of Art, noon. We can
have up to 20 people; pre-set menu and fee to be worked out with the
restaurant. During the Christmas season, one of BMA staff makes
gingerbread houses which are decorated by other staff members. They
reflect different neighborhoods. You’ll have a chance to inspect and vote
on them while enjoying lunch. Sponsors: Hanlon and Susan Murphy,
410-377-4845 or ehanmurp@verizon.net
Thurs., Dec. 19
Rawlings Conservatory & Botanical Gardens – Poinsettias Feature, 3100
Swann Dr., Baltimore (Druid Hill Park). Meet at Rawlings Conservatory at
10:00 am. Will arrange car pools from tennis courts at NDMU if needed.
No charge for Rawlings; however, a donation of $5. per person is
appreciated to support the Conservatory. Lunch at noon at Café Hon in
Hampden. Limit: 30 at Café Hon; no limit at Conservatory. RSVP by Dec.
12 to Hannah Flaks. Sponsor: Hannah, 410-218-6719 or
hflaks@comcast.net
The Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens has distinct
environments that allow the display of plants from all over the world.
The buildings create an appropriate environment for plants from tropical,
desert, and Mediterranean environments. Poinsettias are the premier
signature holiday flower. No longer is red the main attraction; we have
orange, pink with splashes of white, and variegated as well, with names
such as Jingle Bells, Monet, and Fireworks. Come brighten your day.
Fri., Dec. 20
Guided Tour of Baltimore Clayworks, 5707 Smith Ave., 10:30 am. Be part
of the Clayworks 17th annual ceramics holiday invitational Winterfest
2013, featuring established and emerging artists—and do some holiday
shopping at the Annual Holiday sale. Sponsor: Gil French, 410-243-6301
or gfrench981@aol.com
Sat., Dec. 21
Holiday Pot Luck at the Bennett’s, Lutherville, 6 pm. Join Bill and
Kathleen for a fantastic holiday gathering. Limit: 34.
Sponsors: Bill and Kathleen Bennett, 410-823-1816.
Mon., Dec. 23
Lunch at Cedar Café, a Middle East Restaurant, 240 E. Burke Ave.,
Towson. Noon. Car pools meet near tennis courts at NDMU at 11:20.
Sponsor: Lorna Catling, 410-433-1210 or lornacatling@msn.com
(restaurant phone number is 443-275-2593)
Mon., Dec. 30
Pre-New Year’s Eve Pot Luck Lunch with Betty Evans, Baltimore, Noon.
Get together with RI friends before the year ends!
Sponsor: Betty Evans, 410-296-5537.
Fri., Jan. 3
Movie at The Charles, 1711 N. Charles St. Join Ginny Lipscomb for a
movie at The Charles. Movie and time to be decided. Sponsor: Ginny
Lipscomb, 410-285-0835 or valipscomb@aol.com
Sun., Jan. 5
RI’s Annual New Year’s Champagne Brunch at the Johns Hopkins Club,
Charles & 34th Sreet. (Parking is adjacent to the Club or use underground
parking in first garage as you drive onto the campus.) Noon. Champagne
is unlimited, brunch is luscious. We have reservations just for RI in the
Hermann Room. Limit: 16. Meet in the Club living room at twelve noon.
Partake of free mini-buffet of cheese, crackers, veggies, coffee, tea. Cost:
$32.40 ($27. for brunch plus 20% tax and tip). January is a double dipper.
Following brunch, enjoy holiday décor in the living room or play billiards
on the 3rd floor of the Club. Free tea, coffee and snacks. Send check to
Adrienne Leibovitz, 3811 Juniper Rd., Baltimore, MD 21218 by Dec. 27.
Sponsor: Adrienne Leibovitz, 410-366-1227.
Sun., Jan. 5
Free Winter International Film Festival, Loyola-Notre Dame Library
Auditorium, 200 Winston Ave., 2:30. (Free Sunday parking in the lot
adjacent to the library.) Film: Enchanted April, U.K., 1992, directed by
Mark Newell. Open to the public! Invite guests! Enjoy an afternoon
with friends, family, and neighbors. Sponsor: Adrienne Leibovitz, 410366-1227.
Tues., Jan. 7
Pot Luck Lunch at the Silver’s, Baltimore 21209. Join Norm and Shelley
for a pot luck lunch. Limit: 14. Sponsors: Norm & Shelley Silver, 410-3581897.
Wed., Jan. 8
Tea with Jane Austen, 4 East Madison Inn, 4ish. Jane invites you to a
high tea at the 4 East Madison Inn. Refreshments will include cucumber
sandwiches, crumpets, fresh fruit with clotted cream, cakes and a
selection of teas. Tea time is 4 pm to 6 pm. Limited to 40 people. Cost:
$5. Quotes from Jane will entertain. Sponsor: Betty Loafman, 410-7832969.
Thurs., Jan. 9
Tour of Taharka Brothers Ice Cream Factory, 3515 Clipper Mill Rd.,
Baltimore 21211; 11 am. Having launched as a Benefit Corp. in 2010,
the Baltimore-based Taharka Brothers Ice Cream Co. is a for-profit and
for-community social enterprise managed and operated primarily by
college-aged young adults. They use their award-wining ice creams,
sorbets, and business initiatives to champion the fight for a better,
brighter, and more “Taharkafied” world. Their offerings serve as a vessel
for the continuous flow of cultural understanding, economic and social
justice, civic involvement and, of course, good times.
Join us for a light breakfast prior to the tour at 9:30 at Artifact Coffee at
Union Mill. Group size: 15 people. Sponsor: Hannah Flaks, 410-2186719 or hflaks@comcast.net RSVP to Hannah by Dec. 15.
Fri., Jan. 10
The George Peabody Library, 17 East Mt. Vernon Pl., Baltimore 21202,
10:30 am. Come experience a guided tour of the most beautiful library
you will ever see. There is a minimum of 10 people required to cover a
$50. Fee at $5./person, less ff there are more people. Maximum of 30.
Meet at the NDMU tennis courts at 10 am ready to go. Please call if you
are interested after school closes for the semester or if circumstances
change after you sign up. Sponsor: Ginny Lipscomb, 410-285-0835 or
valipscomb@aol.com (Ginny’s cell on Jan. 10 morning: 410-868-9587)
Sun., Jan. 12
Winter Film Festival, Loyola-Notre Dame Library Auditorium, 2:30 pm.
Film: Home and Glory, UK, 1987, directed by John Boorman, Optional
dinner following the film at Ryan’s Daughter, Belvedere Square. Sponsor:
Adrienne Leibovitz, 410-366-1227. Call Adrienne to reserve.
Tues., Jan. 14
Pot Luck Lunch at Betty Nottrodt’s, Baltimore 21212. Noon. Limit: 12.
Sponsor: Betty Nottrodt, 410-340-2848 or 410-323-2815.
Wed., Jan. 15
Lunch at Pappas Restaurant, Taylor Ave. and Oakleigh Rd., Parkville.
Soup, crab cake, 2 vegetables and beverage. Cost: $23. By January 10,
please mail check payable to Barbara Booth, 8024 Ridgely Oak Rd.,
Baltimore 21234. Sponsor: Barbara Booth, 410-668-2048.
Thurs., Jan. 16
Lunch at Orchard Market Café, 8815 Orchard Tree La., Baltimore 21286
(Joppa Rd. & Loch Raven), noon. Enjoy a lovely homemade Persian lunch
in a delightful atmosphere. Pre-negotiated costs: all appetizers on menu
- $5.00; all lunch entrees on menu - $12. Limit: 30 participants. Must
RSVP by January 6. (Directions will be sent to everyone attending. Can
arrange car pools from tennis courts if needed). Sponsor: Hannah Flaks,
410-218-6719 or hflaks@comcast.net
Fri., Jan. 17
Buffet Lunch at the Engineers’ Club, 11 W. Mt. Vernon Pl., Baltimore.
Noon. Delicious buffet plus a tour of the Engineers’ Club. Come hungry.
Lunch is $19. Plus tip and tax ($24.17). Sponsor: Stephen Clarke, Jr., 443455-0140.
Sun., Jan. 19
Cinema Sunday at The Charles, 1711 N. Charles St. 9:45 am; showtime
10:30 am. Admission to this film (TBA) includes gourmet coffee, tea, hot
chocolate, bagels and spreads plus a lively post-film discussion. Cost:
$16. Sponsor: Sue Chalmers, 410-426-6034.
Sun., Jan. 19
Winter Film Festival, Loyola-Notre Dame Library Auditorium. Film: Tsotsi,
South Africa, 2005, directed by Gavin Hood. Optional dinner following
the film at The Food Market, 36th St., Hampden. Reservations required.
Call Adrienne for reservations. Sponsor: Adrienne Leibovitz, 410-3661227.
Mon., Jan. 20
An Open Discussion, 10 am to 12 noon. Join Jane McConnell and RI
friends at Jane’s for a lively discussion – Aging Well; Fact vs. Myth. Coffee
will be served. Limit: 20. Sponsor: Jane McConnell, 410-659-6906.
Tues., Jan. 21
Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Highway, Baltimore 21230
10.30 am. Located in an old cannery, the museum has exhibits on various
types of manufacturing and industry from the early 20th Century. Focus is
on diverse businesses as canning, printing, metal working, ship building,
food processing – telling the story of workers, entrepreneurs and
inventors. Tour: 1 hour. Cost: $6. per person. Sponsor: Jan French, 410243-6301.
Wed., Jan. 22 Docent Tour of Matisse’s Daughter at the BMA, 11 am. $7. fee to be
paid the day of the tour. Meet at the Cone Collection. Optional lunch at
Gertrude’s after the tour. Carpooling a possibility from the tennis courts
at NDMU. New parking and entrance during Museum renovations.
Information will be e-mailed to all participants. Handicap concerns due
to renovations. Sponsor: Judy Floam, 410-486-0724 or
jfloam@comcast.net
Thurs., Jan. 23
Tropical Luncheon at Bahama Breeze, 100 E. Joppa Rd., Towson 21286,
12 noon. Limited to 15 in the Gazebo Room around the fire pit. Separate
checks, but numbers must be guaranteed a week in advance. ($23. for no
shows.) Handicapped accessible. Car pools meet near the tennis courts
at NDMU at 11:30 . People may also proceed directly to Bahama Breeze.
Sponsor: Bill Miller, 410-467-4967 or wpm4318@verizon.net
Fri., Jan. 24
New Senator Theater, 5904 York Rd. We will see an early matinee
followed by dinner at Shoe Fly. Exact times and show will be sent by email the Saturday before. Sponsor: Hollis Jackson, 410-218-6720 or
hollis1818@comcast.net
Sun., Jan. 26
Winter Film Festival, Loyola-Notre Dame Library Auditorium, 2:30 pm.
Film: Luther, Germany, 2003, directed by Eric Till. Optional dinner
following show at Mt. Washington Tavern, Kelly Ave. Reservations
needed. Call Adrienne. Sponsor: Adrienne Leibovitz, 410-366-1227.
Tues., Jan. 28
Pot Luck Brunch/Luncheon at the MacDonald’s, 6427 Koffel Ct., Elkridge,
MD. Noon. Pot luck with limit of 20 people. We are only 15 minutes
from Martin Luther King Blvd. and Rte. 95. We will e-mail directions.
Sponsors: Cynthia and Duncan MacDonald, 410-799-9517 or
dunmcdnld@verizon.net
Wed., Jan. 29
Visit the Maryland Historical Society, 201 W. Monument St., 11:00 am. A
docent tour of the current exhibit, Woman of Two Worlds, Elizabeth
Patterson Bonaparte. Need 10 people for the tour. Group cost: $5. Free
parking on site off W. Monument St. Car pools from the tennis courts at
NDMU at 10:30. Sponsor: Jan French, 410243-6301 or
gfrench981@aol.com
Thurs., Jan. 30
Vietnamese Luncheon at Saigon Remembered, 584 Cranbrook Rd.,
Cockeysville 21030 (Cranbrook Shopping Center next to Valley Mansion),
12:00 Noon. Enjoy good company and wonderful Vietnamese food on a
cold January day. Order what you want; separate checks. Proceed
directly to Saigon Remembered or to car pool, meet at tennis courts at
NDMU at 11:30 am. (Note: Saigon Remembered used to be located
across from the Senator.) Sponsor: Bill Miller, 410-467-4967 or
wpm4318@verizon.net
Thurs., Jan. 30
City Neighbors High School Tour, 5609 Sefton Ave., Baltimore 21214.
There is another way to educate the children of Baltimore. Would you
like to see a public school that doesn’t look like a hospital? A school that
doesn’t treat kids like they are bound for a factory or prison? This school
is based on a vision of the child as strong, capable, loving, and creative.
Enrollment is free, citywide and with no criteria entry. We serve all kids,
and we designed this school based on this question: “What would it take
for every student to be known, loved, and supported academically?
Come and imagine with us the possibility of Baltimore with a great public
school system. Parking is available at the school. Sponsors: Cindy and
Roy MacDonald, 410-230-2594.
Fri., Jan. 31
Lunch at the Heavy Seas Ale House, 1300 Bank St., Baltimore, 1:00 pm.
Heavy Seas Ale House is a place where sailors tell stories but pirates
make legends. It is high time fans of Heavy Seas Beer are able to
experience Baltimore’s locally owned craft brewery in its own ship. Join
the fun. Sponsor: Dottie Neely, 410-785-1404 or
denathighview@gmail.com
Tues., Feb. 4
Guided Tour of Evergreen House, 4545 N. Charles St., Baltimore
(between NDMU and Loyola), 11:00 am. Visit the mansion owned by the
Garrett family of the B & O Railroad. Fee is $7. for seniors; $8. For adults
under 65; $5. for alumni and retirees of John Hopkins University. If we
have 15 or more, we will have our own tour guide and a $5. fee. Meet at
the museum at 10:50 am. Not handicapped accessible. Parking on site.
Sponsor: Judy Floam, 410-486-0724 or jfloam@comcast.net
Wed.,Feb. 5
Visit Jewish Museum of Maryland, 15 Lloyd St., Baltimore, 10:30 am. See
the Maryland presentation of “Passages through the Fire: Jews and the
Civil War” and “The Immigrant Experience in Baltimore”. Join us
foroptional lunch at Atman’s Deli, directly across the street from the
museum following the tour. Car pools meet at tennis courts at 9:45.
Sponsor: Adrienne Leibovitz, 410-366-1227.
Wed., Feb. 6
Pot Luck Lunch at Ann’s Beautiful Farm, Ann Kramer’s farm, Noon. Get
together for lunch in a large, heated barn, perfect for a crowd. Call Ann
to see what to bring. (If you are a couple, please bring two items.)
Directions will be sent to those who sign up. Plenty of parking. Sponsor:
Ann Kramer, 410-329-6334.
Sun., Feb. 9
Peabody Chamber Opera, Theatre Project, 17 E. Mt. Vernon Pl.,
Baltimore, 3:00 pm. $25. adults; $15. seniors. Pre-performance talk at
2:00 pm. Car pools meet at NDMU near the tennis courts at 1:30.
Handicapped accessible through the Peabody Garage on St. Paul St.
Sponsor: Lorna Catling, 410-433-1210 or lornacatling@msn.com
Credits for Winter-in-the-City
Development: Gil & Jan French
Typing: Carolyn Donohue
Printing: Action in Maturity
Pot Luck Hosts Activity Sponsors
The Season’s Best Wishes
Good Health and Happiness and Cheer
And Renaissance Friendships Warm and True
To Bring You Joy in Your Whole Life Through!
Enjoy the Holidays!
CHECK LIST OF EVENTS
(KEEP AS A REMINDER OF THE EVENTS THAT YOU HAVE SIGNED UP FOR)
____ Dec. 15 – 6th Annual Secret Santa Pot Luck Champagne Brunch/Sue Chalmer
____ Dec. 16 – Patchwork Bookmark/Whitney Jacobs
____ Dec. 17 – Pot Luck Lunch and Bridge/Lorna Catling
____ Dec. 18 – Luncheon at Gertrude’s at the BMA/Hanlon & Susan Murphy
____ Dec. 19 – Rawlings Conservatory/Hannah Flaks
____ Dec. 20 – Guided Tour of Baltimore Clayworks/Gil French
____ Dec. 21 – Holiday Pot Luck at the Bennett’s/Bill & Kathleen Bennett
____ Dec. 23 – Lunch at Cedar Café/Lorna Catling
____ Dec. 30 – Pre-New Year’s Eve Pot Luck Lunch/Betty Evans
____ Jan. 3 – Movie at The Charles/Ginny Lipscomb
____ Jan. 5 – RI’s Annual New Year’s Champagne Brunch at Hopkins Club/Adrienne Leibovitz
____ Jan. 5 – Free Winter International Film Festival, Enchanted April/Adrienne Leibovitz
____ Jan. 7 – Pot Luck Lunch at the Silver’s/Norm & Shelley Silver
____ Jan. 8 – Tea with Jane Austen/Betty Loafman
____ Jan. 9 – Tour of Tahharka Brothers Ice Cream Factory/Hannah Flaks
____ Jan. 10 – The George Peabody Library/Ginny Lipscomb
____ Jan. 12 – Winter Film Festival, Home and Glory/Adrienne Leibovitz
____ Jan. 14 – Pot Luck Lunch at Betty Nottrodt’s/Betty Nottrodt
____ Jan. 15 – Lunch at Pappas Restaurant/Barbara Booth
____ Jan. 16 – Lunch at Orchard Market Café/Hannah Flaks
____ Jan. 17 – Buffet Lunch at the Engineers’ Club/Stephen Clarke, Jr.
____ Jan. 19 – Cinema Sunday at The Charles/Sue Chalmers
____ Jan. 19 – Winter Film Festival, Tsotsi/Adrienne Leibovitz
____ Jan. 20 – An Open Discussion/Jane McConnell
____ Jan. 21 – Baltimore Museum of Industry/Jan French
____ Jan. 22 – Docent Tour of Matisse’s Daughter at the BMA/Judy Floam
____ Jan. 23 – Tropical Luncheon at Bahama Breeze/Bill Miller
____ Jan. 24 – New Senator Theater/Hollis Jackson
____ Jan. 26 – Winter Film Festival, Luther/Adrienne Leibovitz
____ Jan. 28 – Pot Luck Brunch/Luncheon/Cynthia & Duncan MacDonald
____ Jan. 29 – Visit the Maryland Historical Society/Jan French
____ Jan. 30 – Vietnamese Luncheon at Saigon Remembered/Bill Miller
____ Jan. 31 – Lunch at the Heavy Seas Ale House/Dottie Neely
____ Feb. 4 – Guided Tour of Evergreen House/Judy Floam
____Feb. 5 – Visit Jewish Museum of Maryland/Adrienne Leibovitz
____ Feb. 6 – Pot Luck Lunch at Ann’s Beautiful Farm/Ann Kramer
____ Feb. 9 – Peabody Chamber Opera/Lorna Catling