Aging Calendar
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Medicare Minute
Garvey Senior Activity Center
Wednesdays, March 27-November 27, 9 a.m.
Cost: Free
Join Melissa Craig, Senior Information & Assistance Division Manager, for a Medicare Minute! Call 301-475-4200, ext. 1654, to register.
March 27: Ending Care Appeals
April 24: Part D Coverage Phases
May 29: Medicare for Federal Employees and Retirees
June 26: Preparing for Future Health Care Needs
July 31: New to Medicare
August 28: Cost Saving Programs
September 25: Fall Open Enrollment
October 30: Medicare and Immigration
November 27: Medicare Preventive Services
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Wii Bowling League: Spring 2024
Northern Senior Activity Center
Mondays, May 6-June 10, 1-3 p.m.
Cost: $2
Ready to strike up a good time? Join us for this league-style Wii bowling event with staff-led teams and some fun, good ol’ group competition. The last game will take place on June 3 with individual and team prizes awarded on June 10. No play on May 27 – Senior Activity Centers closed.
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Art with Jamie
Loffler Senior Activity Center
Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21- Watercolor Sea Life
10 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Cost: $25 per session, supplies included
Come and explore the many dimensions of watercolor and all the fun techniques as we paint beautiful sea life pictures. Classes are suitable for all skill levels.
Register and prepay for any of these classes at www.stmaryscountymd.gov/aging or by calling 301-475-4200, ext. 1660.
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Cycling Meetup
Northern Senior Activity Center
Wednesday, May 8 & 22, June 12 & 26, 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Ready to ride? Join Dan Donahue and fellow cyclists for fun group rides on the Three Notch Trail! This group will meet monthly on the second and fourth Wednesday at 10 a.m. Registration is not required. Must bring a helmet, your phone, and water. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to check-in, have your bike in ready-to-go shape, and fill up water bottles before the group departs.
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Pottery Throwing 101
Northern Senior Activity Center
Fridays, May 17 & 31, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cost: Free
Pam King, our pottery group leader, will provide instruction on how to use the potter’s wheel to “throw” clay and make beautiful vessels. This class is free and includes instruction and all supplies; a firing fee may apply.
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Acrylic Painting with Chris: Vase with Flowers
Garvey Senior Activity Center
5:30 p.m.
Cost: $5
Join artist, Chris Sisk, to create a lovely acrylic painting on canvas. You don’t need to have any experience to take this class. Chris will guide you through each step. Supplies will be provided. Advance registration is required.
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Patriotic Rag Garland
Garvey Senior Activity Center
1:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Create a one-of-a-kind patriotic rag garland with Toni. Add a patriotic rag garland to your home décor. You will hand-tie pre-cut fabric strips to a piece of twine for your very own rag garland. Supplies will be provided.
Advance registration is required.
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Movement Safety Education: Be Your Injury Prevention Advocate with Judi Lyons
Garvey Senior Activity Center
2 p.m.
Cost: $20
Judi’s workshop teaches and demonstrates how to move safely through various activities and fitness classes, as well as in everyday living. Learn how age-related changes affect the way we move in the world. Plus, special considerations, like what not to do if you have high blood pressure or glaucoma. Become your advocate for promoting function and independence with awareness, alignment, suitable progressions, modifications, and props. Judi is the founder of Mindful Motions Maryland Therapeutic Movement Education and is a Yoga Alliance Certified Education Provider with a focus on Somatics, Self-Myofascial Release, and Energy Medicine therapeutics. Accessible to ALL. Advance registration is required.
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Author Susan Lantz Simpson Book Signing & Visit
Northern Senior Activity Center
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free + optional book purchase/cost
Northern’s Book Chatter club is hosting local author, Susan Lantz Simpson, for an interactive book signing and discussion! Susan is an accomplished author and promoting her upcoming release, Amelia’s Hope; the second book in her Amish Romance series, Plain Paths. Learn more about Ms. Lantz Simpson at www.susanlantzsimpson.com.
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Sound Bath
Garvey Senior Activity Center
6:30 p.m.
Cost: $20
Join Angel in sound bath meditation. Sound bath meditation can promote deep relaxation, healing, and wellness, as the sound vibrations open, clear, and balance the energy centers of the body leaving you feeling blissful and replenished. Bring a yoga mat, pillow, and blanket for your comfort. Advance registration is required.
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Get Organized for Summer
Northern Senior Activity Center
9:30-11 a.m.
Cost: Free
If we are not diligent in clearing our home of unnecessary items, they begin to pile up and before we know it, our house is cluttered and disorganized. It is important to be proactive about keeping our home organized and clean on a regular basis, so it doesn’t get out of control. Local professional organizer, Wendy Small of RES Multiservices, will provide tips & tricks to help you organize while cleaning this season! This hour-long presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. Handouts will be made available.
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Men's Health Day
Garvey Senior Activity Center
8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Along with guest speakers, Men’s Health Day will feature informational displays, health screenings, and lunch provided by Mission BBQ.
This event is free and open to the public! Pre-registration for this event is strongly encouraged. To register, visit https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/aging/menshealth/.
This year’s presentations include:
Promoting Prostate Health
Presented by: Hillary McDonald, PA-C
Chesapeake Urology Associates
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Planning Ahead: Advance Health Care Directives, Hospice Services, and more!
Presented by: Rachael Okun, LCSW-C
Hospice of St. Mary’s County
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
For more information, contact the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services Community Programs & Outreach Division Manager, Sarah Miller at (301) 475-4200, ext. 1073, or sarah.miller@stmaryscountymd.gov.
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Embroidery Card-Making Class
Garvey Senior Activity Center
1:30 p.m.
Cost: $5
This method of card-making is used to create stunning gifts or greeting cards that will be suitable for framing. The technique uses single-strand embroidery thread and a fine needle to make simple 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. The price includes supplies! Advanced registration is required.
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Terracotta Pot and Succulent with Penny
Garvey Senior Activity Center
1:30 p.m.
Cost: $20
Join Penny B. and paint a terracotta pot with your unique design. Then, plant your succulents. Penny will provide tips for taking care of your succulent. Supplies will be provided. Advanced registration is required.
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Evening Music with Patricia Armstrong
Garvey Senior Activity Center
5:30 p.m.
Cost: Free; $3 (optional snack pack purchase)
Patricia has performed many times at Garvey Senior Activity Senior. She plays pop, oldies, country, and folk accompanied by her acoustic guitar. There is no charge for this program, but there will be snack packs available for purchase. You can bring your dinner, but a meal will not be provided. Advance registration is required.
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Loffler Book Club – Nation
2 p.m.
Cost: Free
The Loffler Book Club is a casual group that meets on the first Friday of each month at 2 p.m. On Friday, May 3, at 2 p.m. discuss The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah.
In June, discuss Nation by Terry Pratchett.
The group welcomes new members and feedback for future book choices. Enjoy a friendly discussion on the first Friday of every month! Everyone’s thoughts are appreciated. The Lexington Park library has been very helpful by holding several copies of the books for us. Call 301-475-4200, ext. 1658 to learn more about this group.
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Nutrition Presentations by Donna Taggert - Label Reading
Loffler Senior Activity Center
10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Join Registered Dietician, Donna Taggert, for Nutrition Education discussions at the Loffler Senior Activity Center.
In June, learn how to read and understand food labels to make quick, informed decisions to help you choose a healthy diet. To register go to www.stmaryscountymd.gov/aging or call our reservation line at 301-475-4200, ext. 1660. ADDITIONALY- If you would like to meet with Donna for a free personal nutritional education session, you can schedule an appointment with her by texting or calling 240-538-6539.
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Chair Dance Connection: Grooving to the Best of ABBA
Northern Senior Activity Center
2-3:30 p.m.
Cost: $15
Join the Chair “Dancing Queens,” Judi Lyons and Paty Massón, for a fun workshop combining chair dance with timeless upbeat ABBA hits. These gentle, rhythmic movements revitalize and lift your spirit while enhancing blood flow and mind-body coordination. Accessible to all - please wear flexible clothing and bring water. Judi Lyons/Mindful Motions Md. is YACEP®, E-RYT® 200, EMYoga® certified, RYT® 500 Therapeutic and Paty Massón is certified in RYT® 500, CBT, and Qigong.
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Stress-Buster Aromatherapy Workshop
Garvey Senior Activity Center
4 p.m.
Cost: $15 per session
Join Glori VanBrunt, Certified Professional Aromatherapy Practitioner and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, for some creative fun and learn how Aromatherapy can help balance mood and reduce Stress and Anxiety in mind and body.
In this 60-minute workshop, you will:
• Learn about the common culprits of stress and anxiety.
• The benefits of using aromatherapy for emotional wellness.
• Sample several stress-busting essential oils.
• Choose your favorite oils based on your specific wellness goal.
Create a custom Stress-Busting Aromatherapy inhaler to use as an extra tool to help lower stress and anxiety on the go!
Advance registration is required.
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Iris Folding Projects – Ice Cream Fun
Garvey Senior Activity Center
5:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Join Toni as she guides you through creating two Iris Folding projects, an ice cream cone, and a popsicle card that can be personalized. By arranging and layering strips of paper you will create two crafts while learning the art of Iris Folding. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite scissors. Advanced registration is required.
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Watercolor with T.L. Ford
Garvey Senior Activity Center
1:30 p.m.
Cost: $25
Would you like to learn how to paint with watercolor 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. Supplies will be provided!
Advanced registration is required.
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Sound Bath - Restorative
Garvey Senior Activity Center
6:30 p.m.
Cost: $20
Join Angel in sound bath meditation. Sound bath meditation can promote deep relaxation, healing, and wellness, as the sound vibrations open, clear, and balance the energy centers of the body leaving you feeling blissful and replenished. Bring a yoga mat, pillow, and blanket for your comfort. Advance registration is required.
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Flag Presentation with Mike Barbour
Garvey Senior Activity Center
10 a.m.
Cost: Free
The United States flag stands for our nation and the shared history, pride, principles, and commitment of its people. When we properly display this powerful symbol, we signal our respect for everything it represents. Come join Mike Barbour as he presents on all things flag-related! He will discuss the history behind the development of the flag, proper display of the flag, proper disposal of the flag, and many more subjects related to our United States flag. This is a free educational presentation. Advanced Registration is required.
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Mom & Pop Breakfast
Loffler Senior Activity Center
9:30 a.m.- 10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
At Loffler, we have found that combining the celebration of moms and dads to be extra fun! We will serve you a simple but lovely breakfast and offer a tribute to the role you played in your life as a parent. Bruce Thomas will join us this day to play some soulful tunes? Advance registration is required. To register go to www.stmaryscountymd.gov/aging or call our reservation line at 301-475-4200, ext. 1660.
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Evening Music with Folk Salad
Garvey Senior Activity Center
5:45 p.m.
Cost: Free; $3 (optional snack pack purchase)
Folk Salad is an eclectic, acoustic band that performs a wide variety of light pop, oldies, folk, and originals. They've performed at many Southern Maryland locations and events since 2009. Their music will get your feet moving! There is no charge for this program, but there will be snack packs available for purchase. You can bring your dinner, but a meal will not be provided. Advance registration is required.
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Lūʻau: Polynesian Paradise
Northern Senior Activity Center
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cost: $5 advance special event fee + lunch
contribution collected that day
Aloha! We’re bringing the essence of the Hawaiian Islands to Charlotte Hall. Join us for a fun afternoon lūʻau with lunch, mocktails, crafts, a special performance and more. Similar to last year’s Mardi Gras event, this is a Center-wide interactive format with the main event room kickoff and activities all around the Center. There is a $5 event/entertainment fee. See page 24 for how to register. Lunch contributions collected that day are by donation for those over 60, or $6 for under.
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Bereavement Support Group
Loffler Senior Activity Center
10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Losing a friend or family member is never easy and grief can often feel like an invisible injury. We invite you to join us in a safe space to share your grief experience and learn new ways to cope while meeting friends for the journey. This group will be facilitated by the Bereavement Coordinator from Hospice of St. Mary's, Dr. Patricia Watson. No need to register, drop-ins are welcome.
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Movie Nights at Garvey - Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One
Garvey Senior Activity Center
5:30 p.m.
Cost: The movie is free.
$3 (optional snack pack purchase)
Come join us in the dining room on the third Thursday of the month to enjoy a movie on the large screen! There is no charge for this program, but there will be snack packs available for purchase. You can bring your dinner, but a meal will not be provided. Advance registration is required.
Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One starring Tom Cruise (PG-13)
Ethan Hunt and his IMF team embark on their most dangerous mission yet: To track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity before it falls into the wrong hands. With control of the future and the fate of the world at stake, and dark forces from Ethan’s past closing in, a deadly race around the globe begins. Confronted by a mysterious, all-powerful enemy, Ethan is forced to consider that nothing can matter more than this mission – not even the lives of those he cares about most.
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Luncheon with the Bushmill Band
Garvey Senior Activity Center
Doors Open: 11:30 a.m.
Lunch Served: 12 p.m.
Performance: 12:30 p.m.
Come join us and enjoy the musical styles of the local Bushmill Band. Their music will get your toe tapping and your hands clapping! The cost for lunch is by donation for those ages 60 and above and $6 for those under the age of 60. Advanced registration is required. Please visit www.stmarysmd.com/aging and click on the “View Sign Up for Activities and Programs” button for this special luncheon.
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Whole Body Bliss: An Introduction to Self-Myofascial Release
Northern Senior Activity Center
1-2:30 p.m.
Cost: $20
This interactive workshop teaches the fundamentals of Self-Myofascial Release or SMR, a therapeutic self-massage method that brings targeted pain relief to the muscles and connective tissue. SMR is known to improve mobility, posture, alignment, musculoskeletal function, energy, immunity, blood flow, and nerve function. This workshop is accessible to all but be sure to wear flexible clothing and bring water. Instructor Judi Lyons/Mindful Motions Md., will provide a full-color illustrated instruction e-handbook with the balls.
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Granddad’s Cornhole Get-Together (Intergenerational)
Northern Senior Activity Center
1-3:30 p.m.
Cost: $2
This fun & casual competition is back with a twist and some intergenerational fun-- compete dressed as your grandfather! Bonus cool points if you can bring a reference photo. Grandkids are welcome to attend & compete (school-age and up). Game requires good dexterity, throwing, and hand-eye coordination and is held outdoors—weather permitting. The 1st and 2nd place winners will win a prize, along with best costume. The boards are nonregulation spacing to be most accommodating to all.
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Health Watch - Garden Safety
Loffler Senior Activity Center
9:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
In June, learn tips and tricks to ensure you are tending to your garden safely! Advance registration is required for these presentations. To register go to www.stmaryscountymd.gov/aging or call our reservation line at 301-475-4200, ext. 1660.
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Northern Stars Movie Club: True Grit (2010)
Northern Senior Activity Center
1-3:15 p.m.
Cost: Free
Get your snacks and popcorn ready! This bi-monthly film club, led by Program Specialist, Keilan Ruppert explores classic and modern movies. The club reviews each film based on specific criteria, then assigns a rating using 1 to 5 “Northern stars.” This month’s film selection is True Grit (2010, PG-13, Western/Action/Adventure, 1 hr. 50 min.) starring Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, and Josh Brolin, directed by Ethan Coen, Joel Coen. “Following the murder of her father by hired hand Tom Chaney, 14-year-old farm girl Mattie Ross sets out to capture the killer. To aid her, she hires the toughest U.S. marshal she can find, a man with "true grit," Reuben J. "Rooster" Cogburn. Mattie insists on accompanying Cogburn, whose drinking, sloth, and generally reprobate character do not augment her faith in him. Against his wishes, she joins him in his trek into the Indian Nations in search of Chaney. They are joined by Texas Ranger LaBoeuf, who wants Chaney for his own purposes. As the three embark on a dangerous adventure, they each have their "grit" tested in various ways.”