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Welcome November!

Even though the days get shorter, the weather turns a little colder and you might think it's time to hibernate for the winter, there is plenty to keep us busy and much to celebrate in November. November brings us Thanksgiving, a day to give thanks for all you have and spend time with those you love; Veterans Day, a day to honor those who served; and Election Day, a day we choose those who govern. Other observances this month are: Native American Heritage Month, National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, National Family Caregivers Month, American Diabetes Month, National Puzzle and Game Week, National Cinnamon Day, Peanut Butter Lovers Month and Black Friday.

So turn those clocks back an hour when Daylight Savings Time ends on November 3, but get to South County Senior Activity Center for some special events and activities this month. We will be starting a six-week Diabetes Self-Management class on November 12, Luminis Health Gilchrist Lifecare Institute will be presenting a program on hospice and palliative care on November 15, Drop-In Games meets on November 7 and 21, and we will celebrate Thanksgiving together at the center with a special lunchon on November 20. Also, stop by the center for some apple cider and peanut butter treats on National Apple Cider Day - Monday, November 18.

Center Closures in November

Election Day - Tuesday, November 5

Veterans Day - Monday, November 11

Thanksgiving Holiday - Thursday and Friday, November 28 and 29

Advisory Council and Friends Corner

• Dawn Porter has joined the Friends Board and was voted in as President at their October meeting. We welcome Dawn to the Board!
• Peter Bauman and Dot Ricci have resigned from the Board. We thank you for your service. Anyone insterested in serving on the Board should attend one of the monthly meetings.
• Thanks to donations in memory of two beloved Showstoppers, Gene Way and Peg Colt, Friends has also purchased a bench for the garden. This space is a calm and serene environment for center members to relax and reflect.
• The Advisory Council and Friends Board have started the South County Senior Activity Center Lecture Committee. Members of the committee include Crystal Moede, Joey Sollenberger, Peter Johnson and staff. They will be helping to arrange guest speakers and special presentations on historical and various other topics for center members.

Are You A Friend?

The Friends of South County Senior Center, Inc. (Friends) is a non-profit,

tax-exempt organization that incorporated as a 501(c)(3) in 2011.

Friends' mission is to support the goals and objectives of the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities as they relate to the South County Senior Activity Center.

The organization secures funding through volunteer-led activities and events to support the center's programs and advises on how to allocate those funds. The Friends gives priority consideration to requests received from the South County Senior Activity Center's Advisory Council. 

Members of the center may become a member of Friends. To qualify for membership, an individual must be:

• A resident of Anne Arundel County
• A member of South County Senior Activity Center
• At least 55 years of age
• A volunteer providing at least 5 service hours annually to South County Senior Activity Center

Anyone interested in learning more about Friends is invited to attend their monthly board meeting the second Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. Applications to join Friends are available at the front desk.

Pennies for Posies

To help with the costs of maintaining the beautiful garden areas around the center, the Friends of South County Senior Center, Inc. have placed a "Pennies for Posies" collection container at the front desk. If you have some spare change, please consider dropping it in the collection. Our gardens thank you for your generous support! All proceeds benefit the Friends of South County Senior Center, Inc.

Durable Medical Equipment

South County Senior Activity Center will no longer be accepting donations of durable medical equipment (DME), or distributing any DME to individuals. If you have items that you would like to donate or are in need of any equipment, the Maryland Durable Medical Equipment Re-Use Program can help. See the flyer below for more details or visit the Maryland Durable Medical Equipment Re-Use website.

Services at South County

Senior Activity Center

Membership

The South County 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 give us a call at 410-222-1927 for additional information about classes and activities.

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. For more information on the Senior Center Plus program, please contact the Senior Center Plus Program Coordinator Lori Litke at 410-222-1483.

Lending Library

The center has books available for members to borrow. Books are located on the bookcases in the dining room. Individuals may borrow books at their leisure. No sign-out is required.

Public Use Computer

Two computers are available for public use in the Dining Room. They 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 one week in advance of the meal service and must be made in person. Lunch participants must complete an annual Nutrition Screening Form. 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. No eligible person will be denied a meal if unable to donate. Each congregate meal costs $5.25.

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 older adults 55+ and individuals with disabilities to senior activity centers, nutrition sites, medical appointments, and 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 Assistance Program)

A representative from the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities is available to answer your questions about 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 older adults, 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 Public 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 during the school year.

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, furniture 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.

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.

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 flagpole 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.

Special Program Cancellations

If you sign up for a program and are unable to attend, please let us know. We often have waitlists for programs. If you can't attend, someone on the waitlist will be given the opportunity to attend. This is especially important for special luncheons. The Senior Nutrition Program pays for the meals based on a count of those who have signed up in advance.

Cancellations for the regular Nutrition Program lunches must be called in to the Nutrition Site Aide at 410-222-1521 between the hours of 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

• The front desk is not 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.
• Reminder to everyone that the bread and pastries donations we receive are one item per person. Thank you to the South County Community Garden for the donations of fresh produce. We love the fresh veggies!
• 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 remember to 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. Front desk volunteers are there to help you if you need it.

Thank You!!

Anne Arundel Community College Lifelong Learning 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!

Fall Class Registration

Registration for Winter 2025 AACC classes continues. Students may register at the center through Thursday, December 12, online at noncredit.aacc.edu 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. Winter classes begin at the center on Monday, January 6.

Tips for Students Completing Paper Registration

Forms for AACC Classes:

• The form will be processed when received by AACC; please note that online registration is the best way to ensure that you are registered before a class fills.
• If you do not include your credit card information, you will receive a call from AACC requesting the information via telephone. Your registration form cannot be processed until payment is received.
• Please check that the course number matches the class/times that you wish to take.
• Be sure to include your Date of Birth, then SIGN and DATE your form or it cannot be processed.
• You may not sign up for a class that overlaps another class.

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

AACC Email Accounts



Did you know that if you are taking a college class at a senior activity center, you have been assigned a user name and student email account? username@mymail.aacc.edu.

This is important as your AACC student email is used for all official college communication. Your receipt(s), class cancellations, waitlist notifications, and college updates will be sent to this email address. 

To Activate Your Account:

https://aacc.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/2439/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=140585

To Find Email on AACC website: 

https://aacc.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/2439/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=119291

To Locate Your User Name or for Assistance Signing In, Contact Technical Service Desk: helpdesk@aacc.edu or 410-777-4357.

November In-Person

Free Exercise/Dance Classes

The classes listed below are free of charge. Class descriptions are below.

Chair Exercise with Debbie Halley - Drop-in

Mondays from 12:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Do you have some physical restrictions that make it difficult to exercise? Take this drop-in Chair Exercise class for some Chair Strength Training! Class starts with a warm-up including a seated joint warm-up. You will then be guided 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.

Weight Training with Debbie Halley - Drop-in

Wednesdays from 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

This drop-in 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.

Beginning Line Dancing with Marie Brault - Registration Required

Wednesdays from 12:45 p.m.-1:45 p.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.

Intermed. Line Dancing with Marie Brault - Registration Required

Fridays from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

If you have experience in line dancing then 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.

Advanced Line Dancing with Marie Brault - Drop-in

Fridays from 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

If you have experience in line dancing and would like a challenge, this drop-in class is for you! It is geared toward the advanced level and includes new and more complicated 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.

Events and Activities

It is best to sign up in person at the center as space may be limited for some activities and events. You may also sign up by email at southcenter@aacounty.org or by calling the center at 410.222.1927.

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.

Pickleball: 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Wednesday

Open Art Studio: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Mahjongg: 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Thursday

Group Guitar: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Scrabble: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

China Painting: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Ceramics: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Pickleball: 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Party Bridge: 12:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Drop-in Games: 1st & 3rd Thursdays from 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Friday

Cribbage: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Quilting: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Wii Bowling:10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Trivial Pursuit: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Pickleball: 2:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Take Note: Unless otherwise noted in the program description, center members may sign up for November events and activities beginning Friday, November 1.

South County Senior Activity Center's Technology Users' Group

Friday, November 1

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. This group meets online only on the first Friday of the month. Click the button below to join the meeting.

Monday, November 4 and 18

from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Play bingo for prizes on the first & third Mondays of each month. No registration is required. Donations of bingo prizes are gladly accepted at the front desk.

November Van Trips

Unless otherwise noted, sign up for November van trips begins on Friday, November 1.

Timbuktu Restaurant

Wednesday, November 6 from 10:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

A van from Partners in Care, Inc. will take participants to Timbuktu Restaurant in Hanover for lunch. 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.

Amish Market

Friday, November 22 from 10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

A van from Partners in Care, Inc. will take participants to the Amish Market in Annapolis. 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.

Drop In Games

Thursday, November 7 and 21

from 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Join your friends at the center for an afternoon of playing various classic board games, such as Scrabble, Uno, Monopoly, Yahtzee, and Boggle. Everyone is welcome to attend. If you have a favorite board game you'd like to share, bring it along. The more the merrier!

My Personal Viet Nam Experience: Presentation by Russ Pettis

Friday, November 8 from 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Center member Russ Pettis presents a personal account of his experience in Viet Nam from 1968-69. He will share a very brief history of Vietnam, China, Japan and France followed by his progress from receiving a draft notice to his homecoming and beyond. Russ shares about his daily life in Viet Nam, interactions with Vietnamese civilians, the DMZ, Laos and Cambodia and what was happening at home in the U.S. at the time. Russ will show slides of photos he took while there and will happily answer any questions. Sign up at the front desk.

New Kids on the Block

Friday, November 8

from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

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.

Painting with Scott

Friday, November 8 and 22

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. This program is sponsored by the Friends of SCSC, Inc. There is a $5 supply fee due at sign up. All supplies will be provided by the instructor. Please have exact change when paying, as the Friends of SCSC, Inc. are unable to make change for large bills.

Advisory Council and

Friends of SCSC, Inc. Meetings

Tuesday, November 12

Join us at 9:30 a.m. for the monthly meeting of the center's Advisory Council, and at 10:30 a.m. for the monthly meeting of the Friends of SCSC, Inc. Everyone is welcome to attend the meetings.

Sassy Seniors: Cooking with Melissa

Tuesday, November 12

from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate than to create a delicious pumpkin butter and a bag of mulling spices. These are not only tasty, but great gift ideas for the holidays. Pumpkin butter is great on toast, as a topping for your favorite ice cream or to use in your holiday baked treats. Mulling Spices make for a great addition to your holiday drinks and make your home smell amazing. Each participant will take home a jar of homemade pumpkin butter and a bag of mulling spices to share with their loved ones this holiday season. Sign up at the front desk.

AACC Registration Help

Wednesday, November 13 at 9:00 a.m.

Need some assistance registering for AACC winter classes online? Carol Cassidy from AACC will be here to assist students with setting up their AACC online accounts and registering for the winter session of classes. Registering online is the best way to ensure that you will get registered for the classes you want to take. Carol will assist individuals on a first-come first-served basis.

Music With Russ

Wednesday, November 13 and 27

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.

Acrylic Paint Skin

Jewelry Workshop

Thursday, November 14 and 21

from 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Center member Peggy Boccabella will instruct this two-day jewelry making workshop. Participants will create a "paint skin" with acrylic paints, which will then be transformed into a beautiful pendant and bracelet. This program is sponsored by the Friends of SCSC, Inc. There is a $15 supply fee due at sign up. All supplies will be provided by the instructors. Please have exact change when paying, as the Friends of SCSC, Inc. are unable to make change for large bills.

Chorus for Fun

Thursday, November 14

from 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

Toward The Better End: End of Life Decisions, Palliative Care and Hospice Care

Friday, November 15

from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Margaret LeDane from Luminis Health Gilchrist Lifecare Institute presents this important program on understanding palliative and hospice care and making end of life decisions. The goals of the program include gaining an understanding of the basics of palliative care - its services, insurance coverage, eligibility; the basics of hospice - its philosophy, services, insurance coverage, eligible diagnoses; the importance of talking with loved ones about end of life, advance directives and grief; where hospice care is provided and what it really means; what dying patients need; what an interdisciplinary team is and who is involved; the difference between palliative care and hospice care; that the patient can change his/her mind at any time; why early referrals are important, when to call, and myths versus reality. Sign up at the front desk.

Maryland Access Point Outreach Visit

Monday, November 18

 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Bonnie Paucar, Certified Consumer Resource Specialist and Options Counselor with the Department of Aging and 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.

Fall Treats: Apple Cider Day and Peanut Butter Month

Monday, November 18 at 12:00 p.m.

What better way to celebrate National Apple Cider Day (November 18) and Peanut Butter Lovers Month (November) than a special treat to eat! Join us in the dining room at 12:00 p.m. for some apple cider, peanut butter snack packs with pretzels or apple chips and peanut butter cookies. Learn some fun facts about apple cider and peanut butter too. Treats will be first come, first served.

South County Senior Activity Center Book Club at the Edgewater Library

Monday, November 18

from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

This month we will discuss The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien. This book club is held in partnership with the Edgewater Library. All are welcome. 

AARP Safe Driver Course

Tuesday, November 19 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.

Fall Wine Tote Workshop

Tuesday, November 19

from 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Join Lynn Gauthier and Mellen McGowen as they instruct participants on how to create this practical and cute wine tote, perfect for taking a bottle of wine to your family's Thanksgiving dinner. This program is sponsored by the Friends of SCSC, Inc. There is a $10 supply fee due at sign up. All supplies will be provided by the instructors. Please have exact change when paying, as the Friends of SCSC, Inc. are unable to make change for large bills.

Thanksgiving Luncheon

Wednesday, November 20

from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

Join your friends at the center today for a special Thanksgiving lunch, provided by the Senior Nutrition Program. Our meal will be catered by Broadneck Grill and Cantina. The menu is: Sliced Turkey, Traditional Stuffing, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Homemade Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce and Pumpkin Pie. Thank you to the Senior Nutrition Program for providing the meal and to the Friends of South County Senior Activity Center, Inc. for providing the dessert. Sign up at the front desk by Wednesday, November 13.

Hand Building with Clay Workshop

Wednesdays, November 20-December 11

from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

Local potter Margaret Bruns will be her to teach this free, four-week pottery workshop. Handbuilding is a ceramics technique that allows you to create forms with clay using your hands, without using a pottery wheel. Margaret will instruct participants in the handbuilding technique of pinch pottery to create a simple pinch pot. All supplies will be provided by the instructor. Participants should bring and old towel and wear clothing they don't mind getting a bit messy. Sign up at the front desk.

A Short History of the Battle of Gettysburg

Thursday, November 21 from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

The clash between the Union and Confederate forces in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is one of the most famous and studied battles in history. Historian Lester Brooks will join us to discuss this iconic battle of the Civil War. He will cover the “Road that led to Gettysburg” and the war up to 1863, examine Lee’s Army and the Union, and of course, discuss the three-day Battle that became the most important battle of the Civil War. Sign up at the front desk.

Eating for Healthy Bones

Thursday, November 21

from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Eating for Healthy Bones is a program to educate participants about the bone health benefits of eating calcium-rich foods and other bone-health nutrients, stressing how to get nutrition from food. Join Jennifer Jackson, Health Promotions Program Coordinator, as she discusses the current RDAs and shares a variety of foods that are good or excellent sources of calcium. Learn how the dynamic duo of calcium and vitamin D works together to build and rebuild your bones. Sign up at the front desk.

The Gene Way Book Club

Monday, November 25 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 meets at the center on the fourth Monday of each month. November's book is An Unfinished Love Story by Doris Kearns Goodwin.

Fitness Room Orientation

Monday, November 25 at 2:30 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. Adrienne Collins will be available to provide the orientation. Please sign up at the front desk.

Bus Trip News

South County Senior Activity Center's

2025 Trip Booklet

2025 trip booklets will be available at the center in November. Make sure you pick one up to find out all the details about upcoming trips for next year.

2024 Bus Trips

The 2024 Friends of South County Senior Center, Inc. Bus Trip Booklets are available on our website. Details about trips, including cost, itineraries, departure and return times may be found in the booklet. 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

1. 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.
2. All Bus Trip participants must complete a contact information form and release of liability form when signing up for trips.
3. It is YOUR responsibility to know when deposits and final payments are due and to make required payments on time.
4. 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.
5. All monies are non-refundable once the final payment is made to the vendor by the Trip Committee.
6. 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!

In the Community

Events and Activities Coming Up In Your Area

Telephone Reassurance Program

Seeking Volunteers

The Department of Aging and Disabilities Telephone Reassurance Program is seeking volunteers to make well-check phone calls to residents of Anne Arundel County. Volunteers connect with older adults and individuals with disabilities to help them remain independent in their homes for as long as possible. We are currently recruiting volunteers to assist with telephone calls one or more days each month between 8:00-10:30 a.m. Calls can be made at the volunteer's home. Telephone Reassurance volunteers must complete an application, a criminal background check, and required training.

The Telephone Reassurance Program places daily well-check telephone calls to older adults and adults with disabilities who are living alone in Anne Arundel County. These individuals can count on a friendly telephone call every day of the year. Family members, who may live outside of Anne Arundel County, have the assurance that their loved ones are in daily contact with a Department of Aging and Disabilities volunteer. The program helps individuals maintain their independence and their contact with the outside world. It is also a great way for volunteers to support their community and gain a sense of purpose.

If you are a resident of Anne Arundel County and are interested in volunteering for the Telephone Reassurance Program, call 410-222-4339 for an application. TTY users, please call via Maryland Relay 7-1-1.

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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