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Annual Senior Picnic
Wed, June 20 * 11:00am-2:00pm
Waldorf Jaycees Community Center
Don't forget the picnic, line dancing, door prizes, music, great food and lots more. Please bring a canned food item to share with needy families.
Transportation will be available using VanGO. This service is free; however, reservations are required. Please call 301-609-7917 (ext 2) to make your transportation reservation no later than Friday, June 15, by 2:00pm.
Event is FREE to all Charles County Senior Citizens. Tickets are required and may be picked up at Senior Centers beginning Wednesday, May 16. |
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Senior Services of Charles County Fund Raiser
All proceeds will directly benefit Charles County's four Senior Centers to provide fitness equipment, computers, audio/visual equipment, program materials, entertainment, arts and crafts, bus trips and so much more. Individuals receive help under special need based circumstances through the Senior Information & Assistance Program.
This CASH BINGO fund raiser offers prizes of $25, $50 and a $150 jackpot. Payouts are determined by the number of attendees, so bring your friends and family. Subs from Nicks of Clinton will be available for individual purchase, or you may add chips and a cold drink to make a complete lunch package for $5/each.
Thu, Jun 21, 10:00am-1:30pm
Admission: $20/pp for regular games and specials with additional packs for $5 each
Additional cost for Early Bird and Cover-All Games
Location: Waldorf Senior Center, (Jaycee's Bldg) |
Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program
Once again, this year we are excited to be able to offer Senior Farmer's market coupons. This program provides free coupons to be used at any approved Farmers Markets for fresh fruits and vegetables.
To be eligible to receive coupons you must be enrolled in one of the following Federal Programs: Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program (QMB), Special Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary Program (SLMB), Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP), and Primary Adult Care Program (PAC) which replaces (MPAP), EXTRA HELP with Medicare D Prescription Drug Program, Medicaid, SSI, Food Stamps, or the Senior Employment Program or have a yearly income of less than $20,665. Participation in the program in past years, does not automatically qualify you for this year.
Coupon booklets will be distributed at all Senior Centers on the dates and times listed below; should you have questions, please contact Lisa Furlow at 301-934-0138 or 301-870-3388 ext 5138.
Nanjemoy - Jul 3, 10:30 am
Waldorf - Jul 17, 11:00 am
Indian Head - Jul 5, 10:00 am
RRCSC - Jul 24, Noon |
Celebrate National Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Month this June
June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month and there's no better time to enjoy these fresh favorites in season now: strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, cucumbers, asparagus, beets, carrots, lettuce, squash, radishes, avocado, pomegranates, tomatoes, peas, mushrooms, celery, and onions.
Summer is a great time to explore new varieties of produce. The farmers markets are bursting with colorful, delicious products, and eating fresh will keep you from sweltering in a hot kitchen.
Gather your favorite fruits and vegetables and create new combinations that tickles your taste buds while delivering a nutritional punch. |
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The Department of Community Services Aging & Community Centers Division wish to extend a heartfelt thank you to the income tax program volunteers who dedicated their time this past tax season to assist over 846 senior citizens and low income adults with completing and filing their 2011 income tax returns. Nobody looks forward to tax time, but thanks to the cheerful and efficient volunteers, tax season may have just been a little more pleasant for everyone.
This year's hard working volunteers were Gail Warshaw, David Tatman, Paul Flynn, Ida Jones, Jane Manderville, Maurice Scott, Jim Pester, Bob Turgeon, Joan Woodland, Joe Johnson, Gloria Milstead, Helen Turgeon, Selina McManus, Vanessa Anderson, Barbara Wimbush, Paula Conn, Andi LoSchiavo, Inez Hamilton, Theresa Monk, and Pricilla Savoy.
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Calling Out Medicare Scams
Diabetes patients, beware when you pick up the phone. Calls claiming to be from Medicare are not. If they offer you free glucose meters or diabetic test strips, that's a red flag, because Medicare never makes calls offering supplies or services.
Gary Cantrell is deputy inspector general for investigations with HHS' Office of the Inspector General. "The scammers sometimes use names like "MED-'EE'-CARE, or "MED-"UH'-CARE, "MEDIC-CARE," in order to trick the listener."
(6 seconds) The number one no-no is giving away your personal information over the phone. "Don't provide callers with your Medicare number, bank account information, or credit card numbers."
(5 seconds) If you think you're the target of a scam, report to the OIG hotline, at 1-800-HHS-TIPS or call Senior I&A / Senior Medicare Patrol, at 301-934-9305 x5143. |
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Upcoming County Events. . .
Tourism and Recreation
Expo and Symposium
Saturday, June 23
Expo: Noon-4 p.m. * Symposium: 4-6 p.m.
Regency Furniture Stadium
Come learn about leading tourism and recreation businesses and attractions in the Charles County area!
Call 301.396.5819 or e-mail to
CarrollC@CharlesCounty.org to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, or to participate as an exhibitor in this exciting, new event.
Celebrate Charles. . .
A "Fun-Filled Fourth of July!"
Wednesday, July 4, 4:30-9:30 p.m.
Regency Furniture Stadium
This is a FREE family event featuring a "Taste of Charles County," live music, carnival attractions, and an action-packed cornhole tournament.To celebrate Independence Day in style we'll finish off the day with an amazing fireworks display!
Call 301.645.0601 or send an e-mail to ReynoldsR@CharlesCounty.org for details, or to learn more about joining the Taste of Charles.
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Learn More. . .
Each month, a copy of the latest SCOOP is placed on our website at www.CharlesCounty.org/cs. Please feel free to use this link to see even more great events planned at your Senior Centers. You may also call 301-934-9305 or 301-870-3388.
Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.
Thank you for your interest in our newsletters. |
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Clark Senior Center
It's a Country Summer
Kick the summer season off with your favorite country music performed by vocalist, guitarist, Greg Floberg who performs the music of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and others.
Tue, Jun 5, 11:00am
Fee: FREE
Spies in Crinoline
Meet Bert Morgan, Director and Producer of the documentary Spies in Crinoline. View the movie, while enjoying popcorn. The story recounts the courtship of Confederate spy, Antonia Ford and the Union Officer Major Joseph Clapp Willard (Willard Hotel). Filmed in Fairfax where the romance took place, dialogue comes from their actual surviving love letters. There will be time for questions, not only about the story, but how the video was made.
Tue, Jun 12, 10:00am
Fee: FREE
Southern MD Hospital Outreach
Have your blood pressure checked for free. Cholesterol blood screening requires fasting and a small fee.
Thu, Jun 21, 9:00-11:00am
Fee: $5
AARP Safe Driving
Pre-registration required. Learn about the many changes within ourselves, cars, highways, and traffic. Lunch is available with donation for age 60 and older; $5.50, 59 and younger. Please arrive at 9:30am to fill out paperwork. Instructor: Bruce Kirk. Make checks payable to AARP.
Tue, Jun 26, 9:30am-3:00pm
Fee: AARP Member$12;
Non-Member: 14
Point Lookout POW Camp
During the Civil War, Point Lookout State Park was a POW camp for 50,000 Confederate soldiers who were housed in tents, of which nearly 4000 died. It was the largest Union-run prison camp in the North and one of the worst. Today, a Confederate prisoner of war memorial and cemetery exist on the former grounds camp location. Facilitator: Jim Dunbar
Wed, Jun 27, 11:00am
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Indian Head Senior Center
IHSC Annual Cookout & Dancing in the Street
Join the fun - great music, games, and lots of food. The Hometown Boys Band will be entertaining and Louise Pyles will be leading a hand-dancing demo. Hamburgers, hotdogs, potato salad, coleslaw, and more! Entertainment sponsored by the Charles County Arts Alliance.
Thu, Jun 14
11:00am-2:00pm
Fee: $6
Registration Deadline: Jun 7
Father's Day Party
Council members will be entertaining you with their extraordinary DJ talents.
Three DJ's will be spinning records from R&B, Country, to Rock and Roll. Put on your dancing shoes and
join the party - games, prizes, and lunch.
Tue, Jun 19
11:00am-1:00pm
Sign up by June 14
Fee: $5
NEW! Matter of Balance with Kelsea
Learn to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, and exercise to increase strength and balance.
Thu, Jun 21-Aug 9
10:00am-Noon
Fee: FREE |
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Nanjemoy Senior Center
Family Photo Day
Bring in your family photos to share with the group. Birthdays, vacations, silly, awkward, bring 'em all! Wear your best, we'll take our own "family" photo.
Mon, Jun 11, 10:00-11:00am
Fee: FREE
Father's Day Celebration
Calling all fathers! Come, let us celebrate you with poems, gifts, and food!
Thu, Jun 14, Noon-2:00pm
Registration Deadline: Jun 12 for lunch reservations
Lunch: $5.50 59 and younger; generous donation 60 and older
Intergenerational Day
Students from Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School will be here to play games, read, and tell us about their school and summer plans!
Wed, Jun 20
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Waldorf Senior Center
Homeowners Insurance Disclosure: Review with the Maryland Insurance Administration
The Maryland Insurance Administration needs your help. The Insurance Administration has been asked by the General Assembly to draft a user-friendly, but comprehensive homeowners insurance disclosure to help Marylanders better understand what is covered and what is excluded from coverage under their homeowners insurance policies. Volunteer Maryland homeowners of all age groups are needed to review this disclosure and provide feedback as to its effectiveness, clarity, etc. If you are willing to help with this project, please attend this meeting. The Maryland Insurance Administration is a government agency that regulates the business practices of the insurance industry in the state. Facilitator: Joy Hatchette, Associate Commissioner Consumer Education & Advocacy.
Wed, Jun 6, 12:30-2:30pm
Fee: FREE
Matter of Balance
Learn to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, and exercise to increase strength and balance. This is an eight week program, which began May 9 and will end July 11. Instructor; Julie Brasher. There is no class on Jun 20.
Wed, Jun 6-27
1:00-3:00pm
Fee: FREE
Father's Day Breakfast
You are invited to breakfast featuring sausage gravy and biscuits, scrambled eggs and bacon, juice and coffee. All men eat free. After breakfast, stick around to hear Roy Poole, who comes to us from Tennessee . . . he plays guitar and sings your favorites. Sponsored by the Waldorf Senior Center Council.
Thu, Jun 14, 9:30am
Fee: $4 (men eat free) |
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