Aging Calendar - St. Mary's County, MD

Kickboxing with Geno

Participants will learn easy to follow punches, kicks, and movement combinations that can be adapted to all fitness levels and mobility needs. Advance registration required.

Aug 25 to Nov 19

Tai Ji Quan- Moving for Better Balance

Tai Ji Quan- Moving for Better Balance

Garvey Senior Activity Center

Tuesdays, and Thursdays, August 25 - November 19

4:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

In this evidence-based fall prevention program, participants will learn an 8-form routine. This class is aimed at improving postural stability, balance, coordination, range of motion, and muscle strength. Advance registration required.

Sep 01 to Oct 30

Reiki & Reflexology

Garvey Senior Activity Center

Throughout September and October

Cost: $45 (45 min session)

Reflexology is designed to bring the body into balance through a gentle pressure applied to feet, hands, and ears.

Reiki using light or no touch, the hands of the practitioner capture and deliver universal life energy to the recipient. Advance registration is required.

Health Warning: Those scheduling this service must be able to get in and out of the chair without assistance. If assistance is needed, please attend the session with a caregiver. This service is not for those with severe edema, gout, open wounds, or vascular disease.

Sep 08 to Oct 13

Watercolor with T.L. Ford

Garvey Senior Activity Center

Thursdays, September 8 & October 13

1:30 p.m.

Cost: $25 (supplies included)

Join T.L Ford as she teaches you the basics of watercolor painting. Advance registration is required.

Sep 08 to Oct 20

Art with Jamie

Garvey Senior Activity Center

Cost $25 (supplies included)

Tuesdays, September 8 & 22 - Kinusaiga Japanese Fabric Art

Tuesdays, October 6 & 20 - Gelli Plate Printmaking

Join Jamie to discover fun creative techniques to create your own work of art.

Advance registration is required.

Sep 09 to Oct 14

Book Discussion Group

Garvey Senior Activity Center

Wednesdays, September 9 & October 14

Cost: Free

If you enjoy reading and sharing your thoughts than this group is for you.

September 9: The God of the Woods by Liz Moor

October 14: Sandwich by Catherine Newman

Sep 10 to Oct 08

Art with Chris

Garvey Senior Activity Center

Thursdays, September 10 & October 8

Cost $5 (supplies included)

September - Lighthouse. Paint a lighthouse on a 16'' X 20" canvas using acrylic paints in this workshop.

October - Spooky Minis. Paint four different spooky Halloween images using acrylic paints. Advance registration is required.

Sep 10 to Oct 15

Sound Bath with Ruth

Garvey Senior Activity Center

Thursday, September 10 & October 15

6 p.m.

Cost: $20

Come relax and experience an immersive soundscape. Advance registration is required.

Sep 14 to Oct 28

Basket Weaving

Garvey Senior Activity Center

Mondays, September 14 & 28

5:30 p.m.

Cost: $30 (supplies included)

Join basket weaver Pam King to hand-weave your own foraging basket. Advance registration required.

Sep 15 to Sep 22

3D Papercrafts

Garvey Senior Activity Center

Tuesday, September 15 at 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 22 at 1:30 p.m.

Cost: Free (supplies included)

September 15 - Paper Dragonfly Jar

September 22 - Paper Butterfly Wreath

Advance registration is required.

Sep 17 to Oct 05

Aromatherapy with Sharon

Garvey Senior Activity Center

Thursday, September 17 & Monday, October 5

5:30 p.m.

Cost: $15 (supplies included)

September - Aromatherapy Jewelry workshop

October - Autumn Armor

Explore a variety of essential oils. Advance registration is required.

Sep 17 to Oct 15

Movie Night

Garvey Senior Activity Center

Thursdays, September 17 and October 15

5 p.m.

Cost: The movie is free

Optional $3 for a drink and candy

Join us as we convert our dining room into a movie theater. Advance registration is required.

September - Something the Lord Made

October - Beetlejuice Beetlejuice