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September 2023
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
Derrick Booth, Custodian
Rosailyn Shannon, Nutrition Site Aide
Gilbert Crowner, Security Guard
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September is National Senior Center Month
Celebrated every year in September, National Senior Center Month is a time to shine a light on senior centers, showing the entire nation how vital they are to the health and well-being of a community. Senior centers provide countless hours of support and encouragement to older adults and offer a place for older adults to discover their unique interests, talents, and aspirations. That's why the 2023 theme for National Senior Center Month is "Discover Yours." What have YOU discovered at South County Senior Activity Center?
Join us to celebrate National Senior Center Month at a special luncheon and music in September. Details are in the newsletter below.
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SERVICES AT SOUTH COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER | |
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Our snack bar, "Paul's Snack Shack" has coffee, bottled water and other hot and cold beverages and various snacks are available for purchase Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 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 go to the Friends of South County Senior Center, Inc., a 501c3 organization that raises funds to benefit and support our senior activity center and programs.
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FITNESS ROOM
Our fitness equipment space 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.
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Grief Support
Individual and Group support options are available. If you would like to know more, please feel free to contact: Beth Mucciacciaro RN, Grief Counselor with the Department of Aging and Disabilities at 410-222-0263.
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Senior Center Plus Program | |
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Senior Center Plus is a specialized 4 hour program that operates at the Center on Tuesdays 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.
Virtual Senior Center Plus
Weekly on Fridays from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Virtual Senior Center Plus is an engaging program for older adults with memory and/or functional limitations that may require assistance. The hour and a half program is comprised of stimulating games, music, and activities and allows participants socialization through a virtual platform.
Requirements for joining Virtual Senior Center Plus:
- 55 years or older
- Registering for the program
- Accessibility to a Zoom capable device
- Caregiver present to assist the participant with the device
Anyone needing accommodations must contact Lori Litke at 410-222-1483 or by email at [email protected]g at least three days prior to the event. TTY users please call via Maryland Relay 7-1-1. For more information please contact Lori Litke at
410-222-1483 or [email protected].
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FLEA MARKET AND BOOK SALES | |
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We are accepting items for the Flea Market, Book Sales and Jewelry Sales. Please see the flyer below for items we can and cannot accept. Please ensure that items are clean and in good condition. Items should be brought to the front desk. Thank you for your support!
BOOKS, BOOKS AND MORE BOOKS!
We are currently collecting books for our next book sale in the fall. We accept all kinds of books, with the exception of encyclopedias and textbooks. Please make sure books are in decent/clean condition when donating. You may drop them off at the front desk. Thank you!
All proceeds go to the Friends of South County Senior Center, Inc., a 501c3 organization that raises funds to benefit and support our senior activity center and programs.
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- If you are unable to attend a program or event you have signed up for, please let us know. We often have waitlists for programs.
- 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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AACC 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, [email protected]
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Registration for the Fall 2023 AACC classes is currently underway. Paper registrations will be accepted at the center until Thursday, September 14. Students may also register online or at an AACC location. For all AACC students, there is an administrative fee of $80. Students age 55 to 59 pay the $80 administrative fee plus $40 per class. The list of classes is available at the center.
Fall classes begin the week of Monday, October 2.
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SEPTEMBER 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 10:30 a.m.-11:30 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 [email protected] 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: 8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.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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SEPTEMBER VAN TRIPS
Walmart and Ledo's Pizza
Friday, September 1
from 9:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
A van from Partners in Care, Inc. will take participants to the Walmart in Severn, followed by lunch at Ledo's Pizza in Millersville. 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, August 25.
Anne Arundel County Fair
Thursday, September 14
from 9:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
A van from Partners in Care, Inc. will take participants to the Anne Arundel County Fair for Senior Day. Admission is free for anyone over age 55 or over. Space on the van is limited, so register early! Sign up at the front desk by Thursday, September 7.
Aldi and Mission BBQ
Wednesday, September 27
from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
A van from Partners in Care, Inc. will take participants to Aldi in Crofton followed by Mission BBQ in Gambrills for lunch. Space on the van is limited, so register early! Sign up at the front desk by Wednesday, September 20.
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Painting with Scott
Friday, Sept. 1 and Monday Sept. 25
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.
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"Jellyfish"
Friday, September 1
Sign up by
Thursday, August 31
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"Sunset Sail"
Monday, September 25
Sign up by
Thursday, September 21
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South County Senior Activity Center's Technology Users' Group
Friday, Sept. 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.
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LABOR DAY
Monday, September 4
Happy Labor Day!
Center is closed today.
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Advisory Council and
Friends of SCSC, Inc. Meetings
Tuesday, September 5
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 HARRY EVANS
Wednesday, September 6 at 1:00 p.m.
This one-man band will be performing for us on his steel guitar! Come listen to Harry perform hits from country, blues, Motown and oldies.
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Flea Market Sale
Friday, September 8 from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Come shop for bargains galore on household and decorative items, arts & crafts supplies, holiday and seasonal items, toys & games, art work, glass and kitchenware and much more.
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State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Outreach Visit
Friday, September 8 from 10:00 am.-12:00 p.m.
Betsy Baker from Department of Aging & Disabilities State Health Assistance Insurance Program (SHIP) will be here to answer all your Medicare questions and speak with senior activity center participants about the SHIP program. SHIP provides free, confidential, one-on-one counseling to help Medicare beneficiaries understand Medicare coverage options, Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare prescription (Part D) plans, Medicare supplement options, options for dealing with healthcare costs, and Medicare billing issues.
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Music with Karen
Monday, September 11 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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Fitness Room Orientation
Monday, Sept. 11 and 25 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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LUNCH AND LEARN: HEALTHY CHOLESTEROL
Tuesday, September 12 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Enjoy a healthy lunch together while learning about the importance of maintaining healthy cholesterol. See the flyer below for more details. Space is limited. Sign up at the front desk by September 5.
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EDM DANCERCISE
Wednesday, September 13
from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Back by popular demand! 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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MUSIC WITH RUSS
Wednesday, September 13 & 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.
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Smithsonian Sessions: U.S. Air Force
Monday, September 18
from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education and research complex. Join senior activity center staff member Kara Kilian on a voyage of discovery as we explore the museums of the Smithsonian together from right here at the center. This month's featured museum is the Air and Space Museum and the topic is the U.S. Air Force. If you are interested in taking a closer look at history, come join the discussion.
Sign up at the front desk.
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BINGO
Monday, September 18
from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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. There is no bingo on September 4 as the Center is closed for Labor Day.
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South County Senior Activity Center Book Club at Edgewater Library
Monday, September 18
from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
This month we will be discussing Violeta by Isabel Allende. The Book Club meets at the Edgewater Libary.
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Sunflower Totes
Tuesday, September 19
from 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Join Lynn Gauthier and Mellen McGowen as they instruct participants on how to make this fun and useful sunflower tote. Supplies will be provided. Supply fee is $15. Sign up at the front desk.
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GLASS PAINTING
Wednesday, September 20 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Instructor Mary Crowner will demonstrate how to use acrylic paint to decorate and enhance plain glassware. All supplies will be provided. Supply fee is $5 per person.
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National Senior Center Month
Luncheon: Crabs and Mo
Discover Food, Fun and Friendship!
Wednesday, September 20 at 12:00 p.m.
In keeping with the theme for National Senior Center Month, we invite you to discover food, fun and friendship as we celebrate National Senior Center Month. Enjoy a lunch of Crabs (three per person), BBQ Chicken (bone in leg quarters), Maryland Crab Soup w/ Crackers, Cole Slaw and Watermelon provided by the Senior Nutrition Program followed by music with Gerry Swarbrick. Space is limited. Sign up at the front desk by Wednesday, September 13.
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The Gene Way
Book Club
Monday, September 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 will meet at the center on the fourth Monday of each month. September's book is Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan.
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EDGEWATER CARE PARTNER SUPPORT GROUP
For those impacted by Dementia, Parkinson,
and other Movement Disorders
Wednesday, September 27 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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OVERVIEW OF 2024 TRIP TO TUSCANY, ITALY
Thursday, September 28 from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Our Bus Trip Committee is pleased to announce that we will be traveling to Italy in October 2024. Join us today as a representative from Collette Tours provides an overview of this fabulous trip to Tuscany, Italy. Anyone who is interested in going on this trip should attend.
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Friday at the Movies:
Friday, September 29
from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Join us for a movie on the big screen! Movie title is available at the front desk. Popcorn and drinks will be served.
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Save the dates
for these upcoming programs at the center!
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FALL CLASSES BEGIN
Monday, October 2
There is still time to register for fall classes. See above for links to the Fall class list and online registration instructions.
MUSIC WITH RAY APOLLO
Wednesday, October 4 at 1:00 p.m.
Center favorite Ray Apollo returns for a fabulous Motown and oldies show!
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JUST ANNOUNCED TRIP FOR 2024 | |
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Tuscany, Italy
October 2-10, 2024
Travel with us to the beautiful Tuscany region of Italy. Tuscany is a touchstone of art, food, and culture and the birthplace of the Italian Rensaissance.
Anyone who is interested in this trip should join us on Thursday, September 28 from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. for an informational session and overview of this trip from a representative of Collette Tours.
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2023 Bus Trips
All of the bus trips for 2023 are full, but a waitlist may be available. Check with the Trip Office on waitlist availability. Details, including cost, departure and return times can be found in the 2023 bus trip booklet which is available at the senior activity center. You can also find it online here. 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.
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