The Glenwood Senior Center is proud to announce a great achievement by the center's very first Senior Olympic team, the Vipers.

Team members Johnny Weisenborn (coach), Colin McGraw, Herbert Parover, Robert Sharp, Marty Mundy, John Bagileo, Sonny Melcher, Frank Kitzmiller and Robert Connolly won the gold medal in the 55-59 age category of the men's basketball competition in the Maryland Senior Olympics.

The event was held Sept. 13 at the Marilyn J. Praisner Recreation Center in Burtonsville. Go Vipers!

Want to see more of the center's stars on the fast track? Check out 55-year-old Reiko Crowe, of Woodbine, at the Baltimore Running Festival Oct. 11. She will be running a full marathon for which she is currently training. In her appearance at the 2007 Marine Corps Marathon, she claimed a personal accomplishment of completing the 26-mile race in 4 hours, 50 minutes.

What does Crowe do when she is not running marathons? She runs a 10k once a week at the center's indoor track and during the rest of the week does yoga, swimming and weight lifting.

"I exercise for health and to improve my bone strength and the flexibility in my joints," she said in a recent phone interview.

Any signs of her slowing down? Not any time soon, as she only got started about five years ago. I am already breathless just from listing her weekly routine!

The Glenwood Senior Center is also pleased to announce its first Classic Car Show Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. At the show, aside from the cars, one can expect to see games, a 50/50 raffle, prizes, and food served up by members from the Glenwood Lion's Club.

Celebrity judges will include Vern Parker of the Washington Times and Craig Singhaus & Yolanda Vazques of Motor Week. Two trophies will be awarded -- Best in Show and People's Choice. Dash plaques will be given out to the first 50 cars entered. For entry information, call the Glenwood Senior Center at 410-313-5440; registration cost: $13.

For the culinary inclined, you might be interested in the Portuguese Sangria and Tasty Dishes class Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. Portuguese cuisine is characterized by rich and full-flavored dishes and you can look forward to creating a Spicy Shrimp in Sherry dish, vegetable dish, and a red wine Sangria. Cost $48-$56. To register, call 410-313-4840.

For those who are talented vocally, the next audition for the Howard County Senior Idol 2008 will be held at the Bain Center Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon. Schedule your audition appointment in advance by calling 410-313-1400. Registration deadline is Oct. 3. All voice ranges and genres are welcome; solo participants only. Call the Glenwood Senior Center at 410-313-5440 for a complete application form.

Mark your calendars for the 50+ Expo Oct.17 at Wilde Lake High School, in Columbia. One can look forward to a day of seminars and health screenings; exhibits by health and wellness experts and alternative care providers; entertainment by the Capitol Steps and Milkshake; and a variety of food. Doors open at 9 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. Admission is free.

Want to be involved in the decision process of health care and long term care? Then come to the AARP Divided We Fail Presentation on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m., and Thursday, Oct. 16 at 10 a.m.

This is an effort to get millions of citizens to consider voting for people who will commit to making health care and long term care financial security a top domestic issue that must be resolved.

Presenter is Ted Myerson, of the Howard County Commission on Aging. Reserve your seat today. Call 410-313-5440. Registration is free.

For information and registration, call 410-313-5440 or go to www.glenwoodseniorcenter.org.

E-mail Shyami Codippily Murphy at shyami1@comcast.net.

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