Aging Calendar
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Barre Class
Barre Class
Garvey Senior Activity Center
Fridays, May 2 - June 6
2:00 p.m.
Cost: $40
Zen Well Studio's Barre class for seniors is a gentle, low-impact workout designed to enhance balance, strength, and flexibility. Tailored specifically for mature bodies, our experienced instructors guide you through modified movements and stretching routines that promote mobility and overall well-being in a supportive, mindful environment. Advance registration is required.
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Embroidery Card-Making Class
Garvey Senior Activity Center
Tuesdays, May 6 & June 3
1:30 p.m.
Cost: $5
This card-making method creates stunning gifts or greeting cards suitable for framing. The technique uses single-strand embroidery thread and a fine needle to make line designs on quality card stock. This would be a great opportunity to make personalized cards for those important people in your life! Omega will teach you everything you need to know to create these cards. Bring your scissors, tape, and a needle. The price includes the material to make the card. Advanced registration is required.
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Virtual Reality 101
Garvey Senior Activity Center
Tuesday, May 6 & June 3
11:30 a.m.
Cost: FREE
Have you ever wanted to see the Eiffel Tower and other worldly landmarks without the expense? Maybe you want to expand your brain power. Come join our volunteer, Keegan Creswell, as he teaches you how to use a virtual reality headset and explore a new application through AARP. Advance registration required. -
Art with Jamie
Loffler Senior Activity Center Tuesdays, May 6, 13, 20 – Mosaic Art Tuesdays, June 3, 10, 17 - Everything Maryland Watercolor Art
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.Cost: $25 per classAll materials are included. Advance registration is required. -
Massage Therapy with Renika Watson, LMT
Loffler Senior Activity Center
Tuesdays, May 6, 13, 20 & 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Wednesday, May 7 & 21, 10 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Tuesdays, June 3, 17, 24, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Wednesday, June 4 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Wednesday, June 18 & 25, 10 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Cost: $50 for 45 minutes, $65 for 60 minutes
Renika Watson is a licensed massage therapist and owner of Renika Marie’s Therapeutic Massage with specialty in Swedish and Deep Tissue massage. Advance registration is required.
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Recipe Round-Up
Garvey Senior Activity Center
Wednesdays, May 7 & 21, June 4 & 18
5 p.m.
Cost: $10 (One-time fee for materials)
A great way to connect with and remember family and friends is through cooking. From granny’s stuffed cabbage to the dish a child always requests on their birthday, every recipe has a story. In this workshop, each participant will build a book of recipes along with each recipe’s story. The recipes will be typed, formatted, printed, and compiled in a presentation binder so they are easy to use and share. Recipe Round-Up will offer the opportunity to create a personalized treasure and practice some basic computer skills. All necessary materials will be supplied, and no previous experience is necessary. The $10 fee is a one-time charge for all materials. Advance registration is required.
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Scandinavian Tole Painting with Chris
Garvey Senior Activity Center
Thursday, May 8
Thursday, June 12
5 p.m.
Cost: $20
Scandinavian Tole Painting is the folk art of decorative painting on tin and wooden utensils, objects and furniture. Join us for an instructor-led painting workshop as we create a tole design on a 9”x11” wooden tray. You'll be guided through each step of the painting process at a pace suitable for all skill levels. All necessary materials will be provided. Advanced registration is required.
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Art Pottery
Northern Senior Activity Center
Friday, May 9 & 23, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Cost: $10
Pottery craftswoman Pam King will instruct in making a torso body sculpture. Advance registration is required.
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Watercolor with T.L. Ford
Garvey Senior Activity Center
Tuesday, May 13 & June 10
1:30 p.m.
Cost: $25
Would you like to learn how to paint watercolors on a smaller scale? Come join T.L.Ford of Cattail.Nu, LLC as she teaches you the basics of watercolor painting in a relaxing, informal setting. No experience or drawing skills are necessary, and everything you need is provided! Advanced registration is required.
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Book Discussion Group
Wednesday, May 14 & June 11
11 a.m.
Cost: FREE
If you enjoy reading and want to share your thoughts, this group is for you! No need to register in advance. Walk-ins are welcome!
May: The Girl with the Louding Voice
June: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
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Building Better Caregivers Workshop
Loffler Senior Activity Center
Thursdays, May 15 to June 12,
9 – 11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
The Building Better Caregivers program is an evidence-based workshop for caregivers. It promotes healthy living and teaching the skills that may lead to stress reduction for the caregiver and their care partner. Advance registration is required.
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Afternoon Pickleball 101: Double Your Fun
Garvey Senior Activity Center
Tuesdays, May 20, 27 & June 3
Thursdays, May 22, 29 & June 5
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE
This beginner-centric class is perfect for those new to pickleball! It spans over three weeks and has two one-hour sessions each Tuesday and Thursday. Learn the fundamental skills and strategies of this obsessive sport. Please bring water, comfortable clothing, non-court marking shoes, and a paddle (if you own one you would like to use). Advanced registration is required.
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Crafts with Penny
Loffler Senior Activity Center
Thursday, May 22, 1-3 p.m.- Pressed Flower Fairy Lights Mason Jar
Thursday, June 5, 1-3 p.m.- Beach Wreath
Cost: $20
May: Come make two pressed flower fairy light jars reminiscent of fireflies in the summer. Great for your outdoor patio or to give as gifts. All supplies provided.
June: Just in time for the warmer weather, make a beach wreath with seashells, starfish and other embellishments. All supplies provided. Advance registration is required for both projects.
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Make & Take Projects with Jamie
Loffler Senior Activity Center
Tuesday, May 27 – Mosaic Yard Art
Tuesday, June 24 - Watercolor
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cost: $25 per session- Advance registration is required.
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Morning Pickleball 101: Just Dink It
Garvey Senior Activity Center
Wednesdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25
9 a.m. -11 a.m.
Cost: FREE
If you are new to the sport of Pickleball, it is highly suggested that you begin with this course. This beginner’s class is facilitated by an experienced pickleball player and volunteer who will teach the rules of the game as well as offer additional pointers. You will learn basic shot techniques, rules, scoring, court positioning, and basic strategy. Pickleball is a game played with a perforated plastic ball and wood or composite paddles on a court like tennis. Loaner paddles and balls will be provided. Attendees should wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes and bring a bottle of water. Your love for the game starts now! Advanced registration is required.