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January 2024
News and Events
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Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday
from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00p.m.
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Important Phone Numbers:
Senior Activity Center 410-222-1927
Nutrition 410-222-1521
BusTrip/Travel Desk 410-222-1478
Transportation 410-222-0022
Department of Aging & Disabilities
410-222-4464
Maryland Access Point (MAP)
410-222-4257
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Senior Activity Center Staff:
Suzie Antkowiak, Director
Angel Bryant, Senior Center Associate
Lori Litke, Senior Center Plus
Katie Fuller, Senior Center Plus
Derrick Booth, Custodian
Rosailyn Shannon, Nutrition Site Aide
Gilbert Crowner, Security Guard
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SERVICES AT SOUTH COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER | |
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Membership
Anne Arundel County Senior Activity Centers offer FREE memberships to individuals 55 years of age and older who are self-sufficient and able to function independently. Spouses of any age are welcome to join when accompanying someone 55 or older. Center members may participate at any of the eight senior activity centers in the county. For more information, visit your local senior activity center to obtain orientation materials and take a tour.
Senior Center Plus
Senior Center Plus is a specialized four-hour program for older adults needing some assistance in navigating the 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. This group meets at South County Senior Activity Center on Tuesdays. Virtual Senior Center Plus meets weekly on Fridays from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For more information on the Senior Center Plus program please contact the Senior Center Plus Program Coordinator Lori Litke at 410-222-1483.
Flea Market
Flea Market items are on sale daily. Flea Market tables are located in the dining room. Payments may be made at the front desk. Periodic flea market sales are also held throughout the year and are advertised in our monthly newsletter. Donated items are accepted at the front desk daily. We do not accept clothing/shoes, electronics, VHS/audio cassettes, computers/printers or used cosmetics/toiletries. All proceeds benefit Friends of SCSC, Inc.
Book Sales
Periodic book sales are held at the center. All sales will be advertised in the monthly newsletter. Volunteers run the sales. Donated books are accepted at the front desk daily. We accept all kinds of books, with the exception of encyclopedias and textbooks. Please make sure books are in decent/clean condition when donating. All proceeds benefit Friends of SCSC, Inc.
Lending Library
The center has books available for members to borrow. Books are located on bookcases in the dining room. Individuals may borrow books at their leisure. No sign out is required.
Snack Bar: Paul's Snack Shack
Snacks, coffee, water, and sodas are available at our snack bar. The snack bar is open from 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Limited items are available at the front desk when the snack bar is closed. All items cost $1.00. You may purchase a punch card from the snack bar for $10. The punch card can be used in place of cash. Each card has 12 punches on it, that's two FREE items from the snack bar on each card. All proceeds benefit Friends of SCSC, Inc.
Public Use Computer
There are two computers for public use located in the Dining Room. The computers are available during normal center hours of operation on a first come, first served basis. Printing is not available.
Senior Nutrition Lunch Program
Meals are served at the center Monday-Friday at noon. Reservations are required by 10:00 a.m. the day before the meal is served and must be made in person. Cancellations must be called in at 410-222-1521 between the hours of 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Voluntary donations for the meal are encouraged, if one is able. No eligible person will be denied a meal if unable to donate. Each congregate meal costs $5.25.
Durable Medical Equipment
The center has a “loan closet” of medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, potty chairs and shower chairs that center members may borrow if needed. If you are in need, ask at the front desk.
Fitness Room
Our fitness equipment room is equipped with treadmills, a recumbent bike, a rowing machine, a weight bench and free weights for members to use. The equipment will be available for use daily. Center members may sign up for half-hour time slots to use the equipment. You may sign up for two consecutive half-hour time slots at a time. Sign up sheets will be available at 8:30 a.m. on a daily basis and will be located at the front desk. Time slots are first come first served. Every person using the equipment must take the fitness room orientation first. The orientation is offered twice a month. Upcoming orientation dates are listed below under Programs and Activities.
Grief Support
Individual and Group support options are available. If you would like to know more, please contact Beth Mucciacciaro RN, Grief Counselor with the Department of Aging and Disabilities at 410-222-0263.
Anne Arundel County Office of Transportation
Provides rides to seniors 55+ and individuals with disabilities to senior centers, nutrition sites, medical appointments, and for other needs. Wheelchair vans are available. Advance reservations of one to two weeks are required. To schedule transportation, call
410-222-0022. There is no set fee for this service, but donations are accepted and appreciated.
Wi-Fi Service
Free Wi-Fi service is available in the center. Look for "Guest@Anne" on your mobile device. No password is needed.
SHIP (State Health Insurance Program)
A representative from the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities is available to answer your questions regarding Medicare Part D Open Enrollment, Medicare & Medicaid eligibility, long term care insurance, supplemental health insurance, medical claims management, and more. Call 410-222-4257 to make an appointment.
Maryland Access Point (MAP)
This service is provided by the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities. MAP is the "one stop shop" for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and caregivers to both private and public resources. An Options Counselor is available to help you access resources. Call 410-222-4257 for more information.
Anne Arundel County Schools Event Cards
These school event cards grant free admission for one person (age 60 or older) to cultural and athletic events sponsored by and held at any Anne Arundel County Public School. The card is free and does not expire. Cards are available at the front desk.
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EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES
For your safety and the safety of others, should it become necessary to evacuate the building, please do the following:
- Stay calm and exit the building as quickly as possible through the nearest exit.
- There are marked emergency exits throughout the building. Please take note of the emergency exit nearest your location.
- Do not run. Do not stop to gather personal belongings.
- Assist any individual that may need assistance in evacuating.
- Proceed to the emergency assembly point, which is the flagpole located in the plaza between the center and the Library.
- Check in with the designated staff member at the flag pole and follow all instructions given by authorized personnel.
- Do not re-enter the building for any reason until notified by designated staff or emergency personnel that it is safe to go back into the building.
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Beginning January 2, the front desk will no longer be able to make change for the snack bar, flea market or payments for events and activities. Please make sure you have exact amounts when paying for workshops and activities, flea market items, etc. Snack bar punch cards are available for $10. Each punch card has two free punches. Checks will be accepted for the flea market. There are no holds or IOUs for the flea market. | |
- All Anne Arundel County Senior Activity Centers will reopen on Tuesday, January 2.
- The winter session of classes begins on Monday, January 8.
- If you are unable to attend an event or program that you signed up for, please let us know. We often have waitlists for programs.
- So that everyone continues to have an enjoyable experience at the center, please be patient and courteous in your interactions with center volunteers, instructors, other center members and staff.
- All of our programs and activities for the month are posted on the bulletin board outside the Classroom. Check out the board for programs that are coming up.
- Volunteers, please record your volunteer hours in the binder at the front desk.
- Don't forget to sign in at the computer kiosk in the lobby when you come to the center.
Thank You!!
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Anne Arundel Community College Senior Students, if you receive a call from 410-777-2222, please pick up! AACC's registration team is trying to reach you in response to your registration request and if you don’t answer, they move on to the next student. Please help us to assist you by responding. Thank you! | |
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INSTRUCTORS WANTED
AACC is looking for adjunct instructors for their Lifelong Learning program. If you, or someone you know, has an interest in teaching classes for AACC, see below for job descriptions for instructors.
Job Description
This part-time position teaches college managed, non-credit Community Education courses that focus on personal interests such as arts, history, politics, humanities and culture, computers, health and wellness, and hobbies and craft topics. Instruction is to students who are 60 plus.
Pay rates for non-credit courses in Continuing Education are commensurate with education and experience qualifications.
Minimum Requirements
Instructors should have experience teaching and have an expert knowledge of the topic they are proposing to teach. Instructors will be required to complete all forms and documentation related to the course and all documentation required by the college.
College degree is preferred, but not required.
Must be a subject matter expert.
Computer competency required.
If interested, email Terry Portis, tdportis@aacc.edu
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Registration for Spring 2024 AACC classes begins on Tuesday, February 20. Students may register online or at an AACC location. For all AACC students, there is an administrative fee of $80. Students aged 55 to 59 pay the $80 administrative fee plus $40 per class. The list of Spring classes will be available at the center in February.
Spring classes begin the week of Monday, April 1.
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JANUARY IN-PERSON
DROP-IN EXERCISE CLASSES
The below classes are free of charge. Class descriptions are below.
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Weight Training with Debbie Halley
Mondays from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Class starts with a 5-minute cardio warm-up and then progresses into exercises using bands, weights, a small bar and a chair for abdominal exercises. This class is primarily a standing class, but participants will be seated for abdominal exercises. The class will also focus on balance and coordination. Class ends with seated stretches. Equipment needed: bands, weights, small ball and a chair for abdominal exercises. Class size is limited to 25 people. This class meets at the center.
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Chair Exercise with Debbie Halley
Mondays from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Do you have some physical restrictions that make it difficult to exercise? Take this Chair Exercise class for some Chair Strength Training! Class starts with a warm-up including a seated joint warm-up. Debbie then guides you through a variety of seated and stationary standing exercises (using the chair for support if needed) that are designed to strengthen every muscle in your body. Suggested Equipment: Weights, bands and a small play ball will be used for a variety of exercises. Class size is limited to 25 people. This class meets at the center.
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Chair Exercise with Joan Coker
Wednesdays from 10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
Do you have some physical restrictions that make it difficult to exercise? Take this free chair exercise class for some chair strength training! Joan Coker leads this class, which starts with a warm-up, including a seated joint warm-up. She will then guide you through a variety of seated and stationary standing exercises (using the chair for support if needed) that are designed to strengthen every muscle in your body! This class will be hybrid. Joan leads the class from the center. Participants may take the class in person at the center or virtually via Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://aacounty.zoom.us/j/82562684651?pwd=bWdLNlF4UHZBZFNkRHJzVWVmSXMyQT09
Meeting ID: 825 6268 4651
Passcode: qaX86?EK
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Mat Exercise with Joan Coker
Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m
This free mat exercise class focuses on stretching and strengthening your core, glutes, back, and shoulder muscles. Exercises will help to improve flexibility and stability, alleviate back and neck pain, build muscles and burn calories and reduce stress and anxiety. This class meets at the center.
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Beginning Line Dancing with Marie Brault
Fridays from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
This low impact line dance class is geared toward beginners. Instructor Marie Brault will introduce basic line dance steps, provide guidance through the steps and demonstrate how to perform line dances and other similar dances to various genres of music. This class addresses the needs of beginners with attention to the basics of line dancing.
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Intermediate Line Dancing with Marie Brault
Fridays from 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
If you have experience in line dancing and would like a challenge, this is the class for you! It is geared toward the intermediate level and includes new dances. You will dance a mixture of old and new line dances to various types of music, such as country, pop, swing, rock and roll, disco, rhythm and blues and jazz. New dances are taught step by step. This class meets at the center.
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VIRTUAL DROP-IN EXERCISE CLASS WITH JOAN COKER
Fridays from
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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Do you have some physical restrictions that make it difficult to exercise? Take these free chair exercise classes for some chair strength training! Debbie Halley leads the class on Wednesdays and Joan Coker leads the class on Fridays. Class starts with a warm-up then proceeds through a variety of seated and stationary standing exercises (using the chair for support if needed) that are designed to strengthen every muscle in your body! Instructors will use resistance bands, hand weights and a small rubber ball for some of the exercises. Instructors each have their own exercise routines, so the classes will be different. | |
EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Registration links are below. You may also sign up in person at the center, by email at southcenter@aacounty.org or by calling us at 410.222.1927.
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ONGOING ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS
These activities are drop-in and
no registration is required.
MONDAY
Bingo: 1st & 3rd Mondays from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Knitting and Crochet: 2nd & 4th Mondays from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Pickleball: 2:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
TUESDAY
Canasta: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Bridge Club: 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Open Art Studio: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Mahjongg: 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Parkinson's Caregiver Support Group: 4th Wed. from 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
THURSDAY
Ceramics: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Group Guitar: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
China Painting: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Pickleball: 12:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Party Bridge: 12:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
FRIDAY
Cribbage: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Wii Bowling:10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Trivial Pursuit: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Quilting:10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Pickleball: 2:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
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Water Fitness
Anne Arundel County Rec & Parks
This water exercise program is designed to improve flexibility, mobility, and range of motion, and to boost stamina. Pool temperature is 82 ̊.
This is a drop-in program. A senior punch pass may be purchased for $60 for 15 visits. Individual drop in rates are $6 per class. Passes can be purchased onsite at either pool. Classes at Arundel Olympic Swim Center run Monday through Thursday at either 9 am or 10 am. Classes are 45 minutes long. For more information, please call the facility directly at 410-222-7933.The Arundel Olympic Swim Center is located at 2690 Riva Rd, Annapolis, MD.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
We wish you and your loved ones a very Happy New Year and look forward to seeing you at the center in 2024!
The center will be closed on Monday, January 1 for New Year's Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 2.
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Center members may sign up for January events and activities beginning Tuesday, January 2. | |
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South County Senior Activity Center's Technology Users' Group
Friday, January 5 from 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Computer, Tablet, and Smartphone users meet to discuss updates, news, and resources in the technology world.
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Winter Classes Begin
Monday, January 8
Students may register online or at an AACC location. For all AACC students, there is an administrative fee of $80. Students aged 55 to 59 pay the $80 administrative fee plus $40 per class. The list of winter classes is available at the center.
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Fitness Room Orientation
Monday, January 8 & 22 at 2:15 p.m.
Anyone who is interested in using the exercise equipment (treadmill, recumbent bike, rowing machine) in the fitness room MUST take this orientation first. Debbie Halley will be available twice a month to provide the orientation. Please sign up at the front desk.
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Advisory Council and
Friends of SCSC, Inc. Meetings
Tuesday, January 9
Everyone is welcome to attend our monthly Advisory Council meeting at 9:30 a.m. and Friends of SCSC, Inc. meeting at 10:30 a.m.
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MUSIC WITH RUSS
Wednesday, January 10 and 24
at 11:45 a.m.
Russ Jones and his guitar will be here to play some old favorites from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Sing along or just sit back and enjoy the tunes. Special guest musicians may also join Russ for the fun and fellowship.
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JANUARY VAN TRIPS
Dollar Tree & Seafood Palace Buffet
Friday, January 12
from 10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
A van from Partners in Care, Inc. will take participants to the Dollar Tree in Annapolis, followed by lunch at the Seafood Palace Buffet. Participants are responsible for all the costs of their trip. Space on the van is limited, so register early! Sign up at the front desk by Friday, January 5.
Kohl's and Double T Diner
Friday, January 26 from 9:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
A van from Partners in Care, Inc. will take participants to Kohl's in Annapolis followed by lunch at the Double T Diner. Participants are responsible for all the costs of their trip. Space on the van is limited, so register early! Sign up at the front desk by Friday, January 19.
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Painting with Scott
Friday, January 12 and 26
from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Join artist Scott Clarke in making these simple yet dynamic designs! These fun tutorials will help you improve your painting skills, not just with color mixing but with your painting medium. Scott will guide you through the techniques so you can render your own masterpieces, perfect for display. All supplies will be provided by the instructor. There is a $5 supply fee for all participants, payable at sign up. Please have exact change for each class when you sign up. We are unable to make change for large bills.
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Lake Moon
Friday, January 12
Sign up by
Thursday, January 11
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Horseshoe Crab
Friday, January 26
Sign up by
Thursday, January 25
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, January 15
Center is closed.
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Naloxone (Narcan) Information & Training
Wednesday, January 17 from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
The Anne Arundel County Department of Health’s System, Training, Education and Prevention Services is here to offer this free training on the use of intranasal naloxone, a prescription medicine to reverse an opioid overdose and prevent death. The more widely distributed this medication is, the fewer fatal opioid overdoses will occur. Free Naloxone will be provided to participants who attend the training. Sign up at the front desk.
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EDM DANCERCISE
Wednesday, January 17
from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
EDM (Electronic Dance Music) Dancercise is a fun, high energy exercise class. Ryan Shupp from the Department of Aging and Disabilities instructs participants through various movements, stretches, and exercises. Participants can be either sitting or standing for the exercises. Ryan's enthusiastic added commentary and the electronic dance music that he plays makes this a fun and lively class. Sign up at the front desk.
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Coffee Talk
Friday, January 19 at 9:30 a.m.
Join Suzie and Angel in the dining room for a cup of coffee and an informal chat. Spend some time getting to know more about us and each other or just drop by and say hi. We will have fun conversation starters that participants may choose at random. Who knows where the conversation will go? Grab a cup of coffee and let's talk!
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Mindful Moments
Monday, January 22 from 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
This is a monthly opportunity to engage with others around mental wellness and discuss mental health, the brain, and related tips and resources. Presented by Alágra Bass, a licensed clinical social worker who oversees mental health pilot programs for the Department of Aging & Disabilities and provides therapeutic services in the community. For more information, you can reach her at 410-507-3724.
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Maryland Access Point Outreach Visit
Monday, January 22
from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Bonnie Paucar, Certified Consumer Resource Specialist and Options Counselor with the Department of Aging & Disabilities MAP Program, will be here to speak with senior activity center participants who have questions or need connections to resources. MAP links older adults and their families to community resources and educates about available services provided by our department and the community. Drop by to meet Bonnie and ask her any questions you may have about programs and services in Anne Arundel County.
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Music with Karen
Monday, January 22 at 11:30 a.m.
Everyone is invited to bring your own lunch and join Karen, one of our center members, as she entertains us by playing some old favorites on her keyboard.
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South County Senior Activity Center Book Club at Edgewater Library
Monday, January 22
from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
This month we will be discussing Gilded Mountain by Kate Manning. This book club is held in partnership with the Edgewater Library. All are welcome.
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Drawing with Scott
Monday, January 22
from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Join Scott Clarke in this FREE introductory drawing class. In this fun, relaxed class, participants will learn some basic drawing skills and techniques that will allow them to create their own works of art. No previous drawing experience is necessary. All supplies will be provided. Sign up at the front desk.
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Valentine Wine Tote Bag Workshop
Tuesday, January 23
from 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Join Lynn Gauthier and Mellen McGowen as they instruct participants on how to make this decorative yet practical wine tote bag. Perfect for giving a holiday gift. Supplies will be provided. Supply fee is $10. Sign up at the front desk. Please have exact change for the class when you sign up. We are unable to make change for large bills.
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EDGEWATER CARE PARTNER SUPPORT GROUP
For those impacted by Dementia, Parkinson, and other Movement Disorders
Wednesday, January 24 from 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Parkinson's is second only to Alzheimer’s Dementia as a leading cause of degenerative neurological disorder, and it is the most common movement disorder. This group, led by Marie Brault who is a care partner herself, is open to care partners, family members, and friends who want to share information and offer support in a spirit of acceptance, camaraderie, and empowerment. This group will meet monthly on the fourth Wednesday.
JOIN US! You are not on this journey alone.
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SMITHSONIAN SESSIONS: THE FIRST LADIES
Friday, January 26 from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Join us as we travel to the National Museum of American History for a look at the First Ladies. We'll explore the unofficial but important position of First Lady and the ways that different women have shaped the role to make their own contributions to the presidential administrations and the nation. We will also discuss the changing role played by the First Lady and American women over the past 200 years.
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BINGO
Monday, January 29
from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
There will be no bingo on January 1 or 15 as the center is closed for New Year's Day and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Play bingo for prizes on the first & third Mondays each month. No registration is required. We will gladly accept donations of bingo prizes. Please bring them to the front desk.
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The Gene Way
Book Club
Monday, January 29
from 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
This club was started by one of our former center members, Gene Way, and is now named after her. The club will meet at the center on the fourth Monday of each month. January's book is The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.
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AARP Smart Driver Course
Wednesday, January 31
from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
This four hour course is designed to help older drivers improve their driving & accident prevention skills. Cost is $20.00 for AARP members and $25.00 for non AARP members. Checks or money orders (no cash) payable to AARP are due at sign up. Please have your AARP member number available when registering. Sign up at the front desk.
The products and services described in this public announcement are not endorsed or guaranteed by this Senior Activity Center, the Department of Aging and Disabilities, or Anne Arundel County.
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Lunch & Learn:
Tobacco and Smoking
Wednesday, January 31
from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Join us for lunch, provided by the Senior Nutrition Program, as the Department of Health shares information about the emerging tobacco products and trends, both in Anne Arundel County and the State of Maryland. This presentation includes information on a variety of tobacco products and details on the four free quit smoking classes in the county.
Space is limited. Sign up at the front desk.
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2024 Bus Trips
The 2024 South County Senior Activity Center Bus Trip Booklets are now available at the center. Details about trips, including cost, itineraries, departure and return times may be found in the booklet. We ask that participants take one booklet per person/household. Participants may sign up for trips during bus trip office hours. The bus trip office is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Important Information for Trip Registrants
- You MUST be a member of an Anne Arundel County Senior Activity Center to enjoy our trips. Please be prepared to show your key tag when signing up for a trip.
- All Bus Trip participants must complete a contact information form and release of liability form when signing up for trips.
- It is YOUR responsibility to know when deposits and final payments are due and to make required payments on time.
- If final payment is not received by the final payment due date, only one reminder call will be made. If payment is not received on time, your trip will be automatically canceled.
- All monies are non-refundable once the final payment is made to the vendor by the Trip Committee.
- Please make note of departure times of the trips you sign up for and BE ON TIME for all departures.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation!
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Anyone needing accommodations must contact the South County Senior Activity Center at
410-222-1927 or by email at southcenter@aacounty.org at least seven days prior to an event. TTY users please call via Maryland Relay 7-1-1. All materials available in alternate formats
upon request.
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Products and Services advertised in this publication are not endorsed or guaranteed by the South County Senior Center, Anne Arundel County Department of Aging & Disabilities or Friends of South County Senior Center, Inc. | | | | |
