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** Newsletter Update **
Check out the new date for the "Witch Presentation" and the new November ASI Jewelry Sale flyer.
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The Annapolis Senior Activity Center offers free membership to individuals 55 and over who are active, self-sufficient, and able to function independently. For more information, visit us in person or call 410-222-1818 about classes and activities.
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday | 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
119 S. Villa Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401
410-222-1818
AnnapolisSeniorCenter@aacounty.org
www.aacounty.org/Annapolis-center
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Senior Activity Center Staff:
Laura Perry-Brown, Director
Myi Crosby, Senior Center Associate
Lori Litke, Senior Center Plus
Greta Wilson, Nutrition Coordinator
Pam Oaks, Security Guard
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Important Phone Numbers:
Senior Activity Center: 410-222-1818
Nutrition 410-222-1003
Trip/Travel Desk: 410-222-1845
AACO Office of Transportation: 410-222-0022
Department of Aging & Disabilities
410-222-4257
| | Anyone needing accommodations must contact Director Laura Perry-Brown at 410-222-1818 or agbrow00@aacounty.org at least 7 days before the event. Individuals who use Maryland Relay may dial 7-1-1 for assistance. All materials are available in alternate formats upon request. | | |
Senior Center Closures:
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3rd
Veterans Day: Wednesday, November 11th
Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 26th
Thanksgiving Friday: Friday, November 27th
Christmas Day: Friday, December 25th
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Annapolis Seniors, Inc
Annapolis Seniors, Inc. (ASI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, raises funds for and supports the charitable and educational purposes of the Annapolis Senior Activity Center. To learn more about ASI, consider attending a meeting. Meetings are held on one Thursday of almost every month at 1 p.m. at the center. However, schedules are subject to change, so please double-check at the Front Desk.
End-of-year Fundraiser
Every holiday season, ASI conducts its annual monetary donation fundraiser. Every contribution directly supports the center's operations and programs.
How to donate:
- Place your contribution inside an envelope.
- Address the envelope to ASI.
- Drop it off with a volunteer at the Front Desk.
For additional information, feel free to reach out to board member Martha Thorn—who usually volunteers at the Front Desk on Monday afternoons—or any other board member.
Thank you in advance for supporting our mission!
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Services & Resources
Annapolis Senior Activity Center
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Senior Center Plus Program
Annapolis Senior Activity Center
The Department of Aging & Disabilities offers the Senior Center Plus Program in select senior activity centers. The mission of the program is to provide older adults with opportunities for socialization and recreation that enable them to remain engaged in the community.
For more information and to learn about how to enroll in the program, please call:
Lori Litke, Director, Senior Center Plus Program, at 410-222-1483
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Senior Nutrition Lunch Program
- The Senior Nutrition Program (SNP) serves meals at the senior activity centers Monday through Friday at noon.
- Please call 410-222-1003 or 410-222-1818 to reserve a lunch.
- Please reserve your meal at least 3 days in advance.
- Donations are always welcome!
- Please consider supporting the Congregate Meal Program so we can continue providing nutritious, delicious meals to all we serve!
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Information and Assistance Specialist
Thursday, November 12th
10:00 to 12 noon
English Harper, Options Counselor with the Department of Aging & Disabilities and Maryland Access Point (MAP), will be here to meet with members and answer questions about services and resources.
No registration required.
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Senior Activity Center
Classes and Activities
Drop- Classes
Free unless noted
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Mondays
Knitting & Crochet 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
American Mah Jongg 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Billiards 8:30 to 4:00 pm
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Tuesdays
Spades/Bid Whist 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Open Art Studio Watercolor basics 11:00 to 12:00 pm
Knitting Group 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Tai Chi Basics for Balance - I
2:45 pm to 3:45 pm
Scrabble 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Billiards 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
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Wednesdays
Jewelry Group 10:00 am to 11:30 am
American Mah Jongg 1:00 pm to 3: pm
(Note: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 3:30)
Table Tennis 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Billiards 8:30 am to 3:45 pm
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Thursdays
Annapolis Duplicate Bridge 10:30 am to 3:00 pm
Fee: $5.00 - Sponsored by ASI
Bingo 1 pm to 3:00 pm
Fee: $5.00 Sponsored by ASI
Tai Chi Basics for Balance - II from 1:30 to 2:30 pm
Table Tennis 2:30 pm to 3:45 pm
Billiards 8:30 am to 3:45 pm
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Fridays
Spades/Bid Whist 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
World of Jazz 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Yo Chi 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Backgammon starts at 12:15 pm
Movie Day 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Knitting Group 1:00 pm to 3:45 pm
Party Bridge 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Scrabble 1:00 pm to 3:45 pm
Billiards 8:30 am to 3:45 pm
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Update - Mah Jongg
Mah Jongg will be offered on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. All-level players are welcome. You must have a current card purchased from the American Mah Jongg League. No substitutes. If you don't play yet and are curious, feel free to drop by and observe. Many people learn that way.
Please note:
Fragrance-Free Policy:
Please refrain from wearing strong perfumes, colognes, or scented body sprays to class. Thank you.
FREE
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Monthly Birthday Celebrations
For November!
Join us on Friday, November 20th at 11:30 am to celebrate November birthdays. Enjoy a small dessert as we celebrate you.
Sign up at the Front Desk.
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" Dare to Sing"
Instructed by Paul Malley
Wednesday, November 4th
10:00 am to 11:00 am
This gathering is for those who hesitate to sing for various reasons. Too shy, think they have a bad voice, or have been told they cannot sing. Let us gather in a safe setting and dispel these myths.
We will explore basic music theory and the techniques singers use to make beautiful sounds. It will be so much fun to let it (your voice) out!
Yours truly,
Paul “Pinkey” Malley
Volunteer & Member
No registration required
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New Date Announced
Special Lecture
"Witch Presentation"
Tuesday, November 10th
11:00 to 12 noon
Facilitated by: Diane Duray
Learn about the History of Witches; European witches: the Salem witch trials was it really witchcraft, or could there have been other causes?
Was the hysteria real? Were there witches in colonial Maryland?
Are there witches today?
No registration required
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" November Lunch of Giving"
&
Special Performance by
"Mishka Fok"
Wednesday, November 18th
Lunch will be served at 12:00 noon
Entertainment from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Sign up at the front desk in person
by Thursday, November 12th
First come, first served!
"The Piano Lounge with Mishka Fok"
Mishka Fok is a professional piano bar entertainer based in Maryland, specializing in sing-along events. He prides himself on playing songs everyone knows. All hit songs by iconic artists like Elvis, the Beatles, the Eagles, Neil Diamond, Billy Joel, Elton John, Linda Ronstadt, and Carly Simon. He also plays songs from more recent stars such as Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, and Britney Spears. Mishka even plays hits from movies and Broadway.
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Fridays are for Movies!
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Join us as we relax, enjoy snacks, and watch a movie.
Always Free Admission!
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Sewing Group
Thursday, November 12th & November 19th
9:00 am to 11:00 am
Join our sewing group!
Bring your current projects, share ideas, and learn new techniques.
All skill levels are welcome—let’s create together!
Free
No registration required
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Fitness Room Orientation
Please visit the front desk to complete your fitness orientation via the QR code.
For your safety and others', complete this before using any equipment.
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State Health Insurance Assistance
Program (SHIP) Outreach
SHIP outreach will not be available in November, but it will resume Thursday, December 3rd, 10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Mary Marta, a volunteer from the Department of Aging & Disabilities, is part of the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
Appointments are suggested to guarantee assistance. However, walk-ins are welcome, but you may need to schedule an appointment at a later time.
Free.
No registration required.
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Line Dancing
Instructor: Tiffany Carson Canady Smoot
Date: Friday, November 20th
Time: 12:30 - 1:30
Tiffany Carson Canady Smoot is an NCLDI‑certified line dance instructor with 25 years of experience dancing with Jessie’s Soul Line Dancers and two years of dedicated teaching.
She creates warm, confidence‑building environments where beginners feel supported, empowered, and excited to move. Tiffany specializes in working with seniors in Assisted Living Communities and leading engaging, joy‑filled sessions at community events.
Please mark your calendar for the last Line Class of the season:
Free
Registration not required
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Painting with Scott Clarke
"Beauty of November"
Monday, November 23rd
10 am to 12 noon
A $5 supply fee applies. Cash Only. Members must sign up in person at the center and pay at the time of sign-up (exact amount), as we do not have change.
Please note: If you're more than 15 minutes late, you may not participate in the art class, and you will receive a full refund at that time.
Must sign up in person at the front desk.
Sponsored by ASI
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" The Edmund Fitzgerald"
Presented by Russell Pettis
Wednesday, November 4th
10:00 am to 11:30 am
The Edmund Fitzgerald, at 729 feet, was and still is the
largest vessel to ever sink in the Great Lakes. It was built
in the 1950s and led a busy life in the Great Lakes
carrying taconite iron ore pellets to the smelting factories
located along the Great Lakes shoreline.
The boat (as all vessels in the Great Lakes are called unless they travel
into salt water) experienced many problems before its’
tragic end on November 10, 1975, during one of the
worst storms ever experienced on Lake Superior with no
survivors.
We will look at the history of the boat and
look in detail at its last days and hours. We will discuss
theories and speculation for its sinking and look at the
N.T.S.B. report about the sinking and their
recommendations.
No Registration required
FREE
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Anne Arundel County
Food Bank
Mobile Food Pantry
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026
- Free food available to all
- No ID required
- All are welcome
- Please bring a reusable shopping bag.
Special note:
Mobile Food Pantry will be open and set up in the Center's parking lot.
The Senior Activity Center will be closed for Election Day.
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Outreach Event
Civic Works of Baltimore
"Energy Programs"
Thursday, November 19th
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
April Patterson, Community Outreach Manager, Civil Works Energy Program. She will discuss options to save money, improve safety, and access other energy-saving opportunities.
Free
No registration required
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Walmart Supercenter
407 George Clauss Blvd, Severn
Tuesday, November 10th
9:30 am to 1:30 pm
- First come, first served.
- Please sign up at the front desk in person or by calling 410-222-1818.
- A waiting list will be established once the trip is full.
- Partners in Care van departs promptly at 9:30 am
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Virtual Chair Yoga
With John Cochran
Mondays
November: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Enjoy relaxing Chair Yoga with John Cochran. Chair Yoga will help improve your balance and flexibility. Most exercises will be done in a chair. All fitness levels are welcome. Click the link to join at the time of the event.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86801985138?pwd=bWlRNmVLdklhTjBBenhaMCthZjNzZz09
Questions? Contact the Annapolis Senior Activity Center at 410-222-1818.
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Virtual Chair Tai Chi with Young Lee
Tuesdays: 10:30 am to 11:30 am
November: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
Wednesdays: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
November: 4th, 18th, 25th
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Donations welcomed
Please take a moment to review the lists of
Accepted and Not Accepted Donations below.
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List of items ACCEPTED:
- Jewelry
- Glass Plates
- Glass Cups
- Coffee Mugs
- Scarves
- Handbags
- Craft Supplies
- Art Supplies
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Puzzles - NOT OPENED
- Sewing Supplies
- Knitting Supplies
- Collectibles
- Holiday items
- Kitchenware
- Table Cloths
- Greeting Cards
- Books
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List of items NOT ACCEPTED:
- TVs, CDs, Vinyl records
- Clothing
- Toiletries
- Cosmetics
- Plastic food containers
- Food
- Computer monitors
- Computer towers
- Laptops
- Knives
- Musical instruments
- Fitness equipment
- Medications of any kind
- Vitamins
- Medical equipment
- Incontinence supplies
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Changes to Anne Arundel County Eviction Law
Calling All Renters & Landlords!
Effective July 1, 2026, Anne Arundel County Bill 101-25 makes the following
major changes to eviction law for rental units in Anne Arundel County (not including City of Annapolis):
- Once a court has issued a warrant of restitution (a court order allowing a Landlord to reclaim possession of a rental property), a Landlord may evict a Renter by serving the Renter with an eviction notice. This has always been the law.
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The new law gives Renters more time to Make A Plan when facing eviction.
- Renter possessions will no longer be placed on the street when an eviction is final BUT the Landlord now may dispose of any possessions left behind.
| | Changes To SNAP For Older Adults | | |
Adult Immunization Program
Anne Arundel County Health Department
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Safe, affordable vaccines available for every adult.
The Anne Arundel County Department of Health (DOH) Adult Immunization Program offers safe, effective vaccines for every adult in Anne Arundel County.
Immunizations are available at all DOH Health Centers, Monday - Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Appointments preferred. Walk-Ins welcome.
For information on adult immunizations, call:
Glen Burnie Health Center: 410-222-6633
Magothy Health Center: 410-222-2752
Parole Health Center: 410-222-7247
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Visit the link below for the BGE Outage Report Page to check the status of power restoration or to report an outage. Outages can also be reported by calling 877-778-2222 or texting "OUT" to 69243. | | Stay Connected with County Government by subscribing to the Community Engagement and Constituent Services newsletter! The newsletter is delivered straight to your inbox every other Wednesday, and includes county news & updates, events around the county, programs & resources, and opportunities to engage with your government. Go to aacounty.org/newsletter to subscribe! | | |
Resource Guide
A Guide for Family Preparedness and Resources
The Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) has created a Family Preparedness and Resource Guide.
This guide is available online in Spanish and English and contains important phone numbers, safety information, and family preparedness tips regarding interacting with enforcement agents. This information is intended as guidance for use by the general public and is not intended to be legal advice or to be relied upon as legal advice. For legal advice about a personal case, one should consult with an attorney or authorized immigration representative.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Multicultural Affairs at 410-222-0319 or OMA@aacounty.org.
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Your ride is here!
Annapolis Go Time provides on-demand transit anywhere in the city. Simply download the Transigo app, select your pickup destination and wait for your ride! The cost is $1 for older adults and people with disabilities, and $2 for everyone else.
If you are unable to install the Transigo app, you can still schedule your ride by calling Transportation Dispatch, at 410-263-7964 during service hours.
For more information about Go Time On-Demand transit, visit the City of Annapolis website by clicking the blue button below.
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Service Hours
Monday - Friday
- 5:30 AM - 7:00 PM
- 7:00 PM - 10:36 PM
Saturday
Sunday
Holidays
*Annapolis Go! Time does not run on the following holidays: Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
| | Products and Services described in this public announcement are not endorsed or guaranteed by the Annapolis Senior Activity Center, Anne Arundel County Department of Aging & Disabilities, Annapolis Seniors, Inc., or Anne Arundel County. | | | | |
