Aging Calendar
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Collaborative Art “Home is Where the Heart Is”
Garvey Senior Activity Center
Mondays, January 6-February 24 (except January 20 & February 17)
5 p.m.
Cost: $5
For our first collaborative art project, each participant will create a painting representing the home they grew up in on a 3” canvas using acrylic paints to be included in a larger display. These tiles will be arranged and attached to a larger backboard in the shape of a heart. This first collaboration will be titled "Home is Where the Heart Is". The finished piece will be displayed at the St. Mary's County Arts Council gallery in downtown Leonardtown once it is complete. All necessary materials will be provided. Advanced registration is required.
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Therapeutic Motions Private Sessions
Northern Senior Activity Center
Mondays, January 6-February 10* & Tuesdays, January 7-February 4*
12:45-1:35 p.m. & 1:45-2:35 p.m.
Cost: $50 per session
Judi Lyons’s Therapeutic Motions Private Sessions. Judi uses a unique blend of self-myofascial release, gentle somatic movements, and energy medicine techniques; to improve day-to-day functionality. Advance registration is required. A double session can be booked.
*Cancelled on Monday, January 20 & Tuesday, January 28.
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Massage Therapy with Renika Watson
Loffler Senior Activity Center
Tuesdays, January 7, 14, 21, & 28
Tuesdays, February 4, 11, 18, & 25
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: $50 for 45 minutes, $65 for 60 minutes
The Loffler Center is excited to have Massage Therapy back!
Renika Watson is a licensed massage therapist and owner of Renika Marie’s Therapeutic Massage with specialty in Swedish and Deep Tissue massage.
** Refunds will be considered if a consumer cancels their appointment with at least 24 business hours in advance, and if a replacement is found.
** Health Warning: Those scheduling this service must be able to get on and off the table without assistance. If your loved one needs assistance, please attend the session with them. Please wait at least 8 weeks after surgery to schedule a massage. Please consult with your doctor to make sure that you are cleared for a massage. This is not for those with extreme edema, gout, open wounds, or vascular disease of the body. Thank you.
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Art with Jamie - Monet-like Winter Scenes
Loffler Senior Activity Center
10 a.m.
Cost: $25 per session, supplies provided
Join Jamie in January for this 3-part series as we use acrylic and/or oil colors to paint our own inspired Monet winter scenes.
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Silhouette Painting with Chris
Garvey Senior Activity Center
Thursdays, January 9 & February 13
5 p.m.
Cost: $5, supplies included
Join us for an evening of instructor led, canvas painting as we create a silhouette scene on an 8"x10" stretched canvas using acrylic paints. You'll be guided through each step of the painting process at a pace suitable for all skill levels. Advanced registration is required.
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Zen Barre® – Yoga, Ballet, & more!
Northern Senior Activity Center
Mondays, January 13-February 10* (4-sessions)
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cost: $38 for series
Join certified instructor Paty Massón for this 4-session fitness series! Zen Barre® is an effective choice for building muscular strength, particularly in your legs, glutes, and core, while helping with balance and flexibility. This low impact exercise is considered a cardiovascular practice which improves bone density and metabolism. IMPORTANT: This is recommended for people who can exercise standing up. It will include usage of the barre, mats, and balancing balls.
*NO CLASS ON JANUARY 20.
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Senior Planet: Computer Basics for Older Adults
Loffler Senior Activity Center
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
In this 10-week, PC-based course, you’ll learn the basics of how to operate a computer and navigate the internet in ways that can enrich your life. During the course, you’ll learn how to use email, search the internet for information, access sources of entertainment, and connect to people, organizations and interests that matter to you. Prerequisites: None. This course is designed for people who have never used a computer or have very little experience and want a solid introduction. Class will be held in Computer Lab. Advance registration is required.
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Movie Night - Rocky
Garvey Senior Activity Center
5 p.m.
Cost: The movie is free, $3 optional snack pack/popcorn purchase
Join us on the third Thursday of the month as we convert our dining room into a movie theatre! Snack packs and fresh popped popcorn will be available to purchase. You’re also welcome to bring your own food and drink. Advanced registration is required.
January: Rocky (PG)
Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), a small-time boxer from working-class Philadelphia, is arbitrarily chosen to take on the reigning world heavyweight champion, Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers), when the undefeated fighter's scheduled opponent is injured. While training with feisty former bantamweight contender Mickey Goldmill (Burgess Meredith), Rocky tentatively begins a relationship with Adrian (Talia Shire), the wallflower sister of his meat-packer pal Paulie (Burt Young).
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Movie Madness at Loffler - Arsenic & Old Lace
Loffler Senior Activity Center
1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Come join us on the third Thursday of the month to enjoy a movie. There is no charge for the movie, & you can bring your own snacks! No registration needed.
January: Arsenic & Old Lace starring Cary Grant
Cary Grant and a stellar cast romp through this classic farce based on Joseph Kesselring's 1941 Broadway hit. An easy-going drama critic is shocked to discover that his elderly aunts, the seemingly gentle-natured Abby and Martha, have a habit of poisoning gentlemen callers and burying them in the cellar of their old Brooklyn mansion.
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Cupcake Decorating: Floral Theme
Northern Senior Activity Center
1-2 p.m.
Cost: $15
Join Rebecca Smith of Sweetheart Cupcakes to learn how to decorate cupcakes for events, holidays, or just for fun! You will complete two cupcakes with a floral theme. All skill levels are welcome. Supplies will be provided.
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Celebrate the New Year Luncheon with Bruce Thomas
Loffler Senior Activity Center
Doors Open: 11 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.
Entertainment: 12 p.m.
Cost: Lunch donation for 60+; $7 for under 60.
Come enjoy the energy of Bruce Thomas’ tunes with your friends and put on your dancing shoes. What a way to celebrate the New Year! Advance registration is required. Limited space is available. Entertainment sponsored by a grant through the Maryland Department of Aging.
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Luncheon with Bushmill Band
Garvey Senior Activity Center
Doors Open: 11:30 a.m.
Lunch Served: 12 p.m.
Performance: 12:30 p.m.
The Bushmill Band is an acoustic, 4-piece band featuring guitar, banjo, dobro, and bass, playing folk, bluegrass, and old-time country music.
Advanced registration is required. The cost for lunch is by donation for those ages 60 and above and $7 for those under the age of 60.
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Easel Flower Cart Card
Garvey Senior Activity Center
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: Free
Have you always admired Anna Griffin’s cards and wanted to create one yourself? Our volunteer, Martha, will guide you through the process using a die-cut machine. All materials and embellishments will be provided from an Anna Griffin card kit. You can customize your card for a birthday, get well soon, or thinking of you occasion. Please bring your own scissors and a tape runner. Advance registration is required.
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Watercolor with T.L. Ford
Northern Senior Activity Center
9-11 a.m.
Cost: $25
Want to learn watercolor painting on a smaller scale? Come join T.L. Ford of Cattail.Nu, LLC as she teaches you basic watercolor techniques in a relaxing, informal setting. No experience or drawing skills are necessary. Everything you need is provided! Canvas used is approximately 5.5 x 7.5 inches.
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Freedom Hearing Screenings
Northern Senior Activity Center
9-11:45 a.m.
Cost: Free
Regular hearing screenings can help you identify gradually developing hearing problems before they can significantly impact your hearing and your quality of life. Dr. Becky Guy, Clinical Audiologist, of Freedom Hearing center is providing free hearing screenings. Pre-registration is required to secure an appointment slot.
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Afternoon Trivia - New Years Resolution Trivia
Garvey Senior Activity Center
4 p.m.
Cost: $5
Kick off the New Year with an exciting afternoon of trivia! Gather your friends and compete for prizes that will help you start the year off right. We'll cover everything from pop culture and history to New Year's traditions. Let’s come together to make those resolutions last and win some fun prizes. Advanced registration is required.
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Recipe Round-Up
Wednesdays, January 22, February 12 & 26
5 p.m.
Cost: $10
A great way to connect with and remember family and friends is through cooking. In this
workshop, each participant will build a book of recipes along with each recipe’s story.
The recipes will be typed, 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. Advanced registration is required.
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Make & Take Projects with Jamie - Watercolor Birch Trees
Loffler Senior Activity Center
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cost: $25 per session, supplies included
Watercolor winter birch trees ready to frame and display proudly. Advance registration required.
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Movement Safety Education: Be Your Injury Prevention Advocate
Northern Senior Activity Center
1-3 p.m.
Cost: $20
Join instructor Judi Lyons for this new workshop as she demonstrates how to move safely through various daily activities & fitness classes. 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 own advocate for promoting safety, function, and independence. Practice proper alignment, modification suggestions, suitable progressions, and incorporate props.
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Doily Dream Catcher
Garvey Senior Activity Center
5:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
In this activity, you will create a unique dreamcatcher using donated crocheted doilies. The dreamcatcher functions like a spider's web, trapping bad dreams while allowing the good ones to pass through. All necessary supplies will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring your favorite pair of scissors. Advanced registration is required.
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Pitch Card Day
Northern Senior Activity Center
Thursday, January 30 & February 27
12:30-3:30 p.m.
Cost: $10
Ready to play Pitch? This is played in a progressive game style (like the card parties). All signups are done in advance online. At that time fees will be collected. Enrollment means you'll be on the roster to play. When you arrive that day, you'll get the traditional game tally sheet and materials needed (this is not a tournament). Drop-ins will not be accommodated unless we need a substitute to fill in or round out a table. Must be an experienced Pitch card player. The fee will be $10 per person and there will be a cash prize of $40 for the top winner & descending prizes thereafter. Advanced registration is required.
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Bunco!
Northern Senior Activity Center
Friday, January 31 & February 28
12:30-3:30 p.m.
Cost: $5
Bunco is back for those who like a recreational and lively game of fun.
Winning categories will be awarded prize money that day! Let’s roll the dice and enjoy an afternoon together. All sign-ups are done in advance online.
Drop-ins will not be accommodated unless we need a substitute to fill in or round out a table. Want lunch before the game? Reserve a meal by calling Penny Ellingwood at 301-475-4200, ext. 3105, by Noon the day before Bunco.
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“Playful Pages” Playing Card Scrapbook
Garvey Senior Activity Center
2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Join us for “Playful Pages,” a creative and fun-filled event where we transform ordinary playing cards into extraordinary scrapbook pages! Whether you’re a seasoned scrapbooker or a complete beginner, this event is perfect for anyone looking to unleash their creativity. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of crafting, laughter, and inspiration. Don’t miss out on this chance to make beautiful keepsakes. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring wallet-size pictures (2.5 x 3.5 inches).
Advanced registration is required.
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Aromatherapy Workshop - Managing Mood with Essential Oils
Garvey Senior Activity Center
4 p.m.
Cost: $15
Join professional Aromatherapy practitioner and licensed mental health therapist, Glori VanBrunt for some creative, holistic fun and learning! Advanced registration is required.
February: “Managing Mood with Essential Oils”
Explore how Aromatherapy can help with mood in this 60-minute workshop. You will learn about the basics of mental health and discover how Aromatherapy can help mood balance, boost positivity, and reduce stress and anxiety. You will have the opportunity to sample several mood-supporting essential oils and create a custom Aromatherapy inhaler tailored to your specific "mood goal".
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Embroidery Card-Making Class
Garvey Senior Activity Center
1:30 p.m.
Cost: $5
This card-making method uses single-strand embroidery thread and a fine needle to make line designs on quality card stock. Omega will teach you everything you need to know to create these cards. Bring your scissors, tape, and a needle. The price includes materials. Advanced registration is required.
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Art with Jamie - All About Texture
Loffler Senior Activity Center
10 a.m.
Cost: $25 per session, supplies provided
In February, the class will explore different textures in art. Come explore Gelli Plate Printing and Linocut Printing. You can come to one class or come to all three. Advance registration is required.
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Maryland’s Military History
Garvey Senior Activity Center
10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Join us for an insightful event featuring Johnathan Beasly who will present “Maryland Military History.” This presentation will delve into Maryland’s rich military past, highlighting key battles, notable figures, and the state’s significance during various conflicts, including the French and Indian War, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and World War II.
Advanced registration is required.
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Hands-Only CPR with American Red Cross
Northern Senior Activity Center
10-11 a.m.
Cost: Free
Many people who survive a cardiac emergency are helped by a bystander. Learning hands-only CPR (or compression-only CPR) will help you to deliver life-saving care until professional responders arrive. Staff from the American Red Cross will provide an informative presentation explaining the 8 simple steps needed for this technique.
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Crafts with Penny – Valentine’s Heart Wreath
Loffler Senior Activity Center
1-3 p.m.
Cost: $30
Join Penny in making a beautiful heart shaped wreath decorated with red, pink, and white roses. Just in time to hang on your door for Valentines Day or gift to a friend.
All supplies will be provided. Advance registration is required.
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Aromatherapy Winter Workshop – Healthier Alternatives Dryer Ball & Spray
Loffler Senior Activity Center
1 p.m.
Cost: $20
Join local small business owner Natalie Kravitz of Happier Habits in using locally sourced natural, pure, organic botanicals and essential oils to create healthier alternatives to commercial chemical products. In this workshop you will:
- Learn about the benefits of using botanicals and essentials oils in daily life.
- Mix your own spray using essential oils
- Create a Dryer Ball Snowman
All supplies will be provided. Advance registration is required.
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Drums Alive®: Golden Beats®
Northern Senior Activity Center
2-3 p.m.
Cost: $12 for series
Drums Alive® uses drumming, music, and movement, to make the most of health and wellness in a fun & engaging way. Golden Beats® emphasizes & enhances the fitness and lives of older adults – stimulating those young at heart. This version will be less intensive and accommodating to most participants. Mainly seated, standing optional. Great for first timers or returning participants! Program Specialist and Certified Trainer, Keilan Ruppert, will lead this program for a limited group over the course of 6 weeks.
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Seasonal Bookmarks
Garvey Senior Activity Center
5:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Life is too short to settle for a boring bookmark. Create four beautiful 3D layered bookmarks using precut paper. These bookmarks capture the essence of the upcoming seasons and are perfect for your own books or as gifts. All materials will be supplied.
Advanced registration is required.
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Sound Bath with Angel - Self-Care Sound Bath
Garvey Senior Activity Center
6 p.m.
Cost: $20
Immerse yourself in harmonious sound vibrations to calm the nervous system and leave feeling refreshed and renewed. Sound baths can help you achieve deep relaxation, balance your energy, and reduce stress. Please bring a yoga mat, small pillow, and blanket to help build your comfy nest. May not be recommended for those with pacemakers. Please consult with your physician before attending. Advance registration is required.
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Book Discussion Group - Dinners with Ruth: A Memoir on the Power of Friendships
Garvey Senior Activity Center
11 a.m.
Cost: Free
If you enjoy reading and want to share your thoughts, this group is for you!
February: Dinners with Ruth: A Memoir on the Power of Friendships by Nina Totenberg
Four years before Nina Totenberg was hired at NPR, where she cemented her legacy as a prizewinning reporter, and nearly twenty-two years before Ruth Bader Ginsburg was appointed to the Supreme Court, Nina called Ruth. A reporter for The National Observer, Nina was curious about Ruth’s legal brief, asking the Supreme Court to do something revolutionary: declare a law that discriminated “on the basis of sex” to be unconstitutional. In a time when women were fired for becoming pregnant, often could not apply for credit cards or get a mortgage in their own names, Ruth patiently explained her argument. That call launched a remarkable, nearly fifty-year friendship.
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Cupid’s Party with Bruce Thomas
Northern Senior Activity Center
11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Cost: Free (with sponsored performance)
Everyone is invited – singles, friends, neighbors, and couples – all who will LOVE a fun day of lunch and live entertainment with Bruce Thomas. Mr. Thomas’ music style has been described as “Michael Bublé or Frank Sinatra with the gymnastics and vocal agility of Al Jarreau and the soulfulness of Gregory Porter.” Door prizes, games and a sweet treat should also hit the mark. There is no charge; performance supported by Senior Center Operating Funds.
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Valentine’s Luncheon with Folk Salad
Loffler Senior Activity Center
Doors Open: 11 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.
Entertainment: 12 p.m.
Cost: Lunch donation for 60+; $7 for under 60
Enjoy a lovely Valentine Day themed luncheon with your friends followed by music with local duo, Folk Salad. Sign up for the special event!
Advance registration is required. Entertainment is sponsored by a grant through the Maryland Department of Aging.
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Rock Painting
Northern Senior Activity Center
9:30-11 a.m.
Cost: Free
Art rocks! Volunteer Karen Bates will guide you through the process of rock painting in this fun & interactive class. Turn every-day, basic rocks into beautiful works of art. Open to all skill levels. Paint will be provided. IMPORTANT: Must bring your own rocks.
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Meditation Workshop: The Art of Meditation & Mindfulness
Garvey Senior Activity Center
6 p.m.
Cost: $15
In this beginner workshop, you will learn the art of meditation and mindfulness. These powerful tools can enhance overall well-being and happiness. You will be introduced to specific techniques that can improve focus, concentration, mental health, and sleep quality. Through these practices, you will gain a deeper understanding of how to sharpen your awareness, connect with the present moment, and achieve inner peace. This workshop is facilitated by Angel Willer, a Certified Meditation Coach.
Advance registration is required.
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Backyard Pets Iris Folding
Garvey Senior Activity Center
5:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Join us for three Iris Folding projects featuring popular backyard pets! You'll create adorable cards that are perfect for adding a personalized message. In this workshop, you'll learn the art of Iris Folding by arranging and layering strips of paper to form a spiraled pattern that resembles the iris of a camera lens—hence the name of the craft.
All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite scissors!
Advanced registration is required.
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Pawsitive Vibes: A Day with Pets on Wheels
Garvey Senior Activity Center
3 p.m.
Cost: Free
Join us for a heartwarming event designed to bring joy, comfort, and connection to all attendees. This event is brought to you by Pets On Wheels. Pets on Wheels shares the love of friendly therapy pets to help improve life, connecting pets with people to make a profound impact daily. These specially trained animals provide emotional support, reduce stress, and spread happiness. If you want to relax, connect with others, or enjoy the company of adorable animals, this event is perfect for you. There will be opportunities to pet and interact with the animals, as well as learn about the incredible benefits of animal-assisted therapy.
Advanced registration is required.
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Afternoon Trivia - 60’s & 70’s Trivia
Garvey Senior Activity Center
4 p.m.
Cost: $5
Join us for a groovy afternoon of trivia focused on the iconic music, TV shows, games, and historical events of the 60s and 70s! Whether you’re a flower child or a disco enthusiast, this trivia event promises to be far out. Dress in your best retro attire and get ready to boogie down memory lane. It’s going to be a blast from the past, so don’t miss your chance to showcase your trivia skills and win some funky prizes! Advanced registration is required.
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Movie Night - The Proposal
Garvey Senior Activity Center
5 p.m.
Cost: The movie is free, $3 optional snack pack/popcorn purchase
Join us on the third Thursday of the month as we convert our dining room into a movie theatre! Snack packs and fresh popped popcorn will be available to purchase. You’re also welcome to bring your own food and drink. Advanced registration is required.
February: The Proposal (PG-13)
Faced with deportation to her native Canada, high-powered book editor Margaret Tate (Sandra Bullock) says she's engaged to marry Andrew Paxton (Ryan Reynolds), her hapless assistant. Andrew agrees to the charade, but imposes a few conditions of his own, including flying to Alaska to meet his eccentric family. With a suspicious immigration official always lurking nearby, Margaret and Andrew must stick to their wedding plan despite numerous mishaps.
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Movie Madness at Loffler - Groundhog Day
Loffler Senior Activity Center
1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Come join us on the third Thursday of the month to enjoy a movie. There is no charge for the movie, & you can bring your own snacks! No registration needed.
February: Groundhog Day starring Bill Murray & Andie MacDowell
An American 1993 romantic comedy that tells the story of a cynical television weatherman covering the annual Groundhog Day event in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, who becomes trapped in a time loop, forcing him to relive February 2 repeatedly.
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Genealogy: Exploring AncestryDNA®
Northern Senior Activity Center
10-11 a.m.
Cost: Free
Have you taken an AncestryDNA® test? Want to discover new features of their website? Join local family-heritage enthusiast, Louise McDonald, for this free & informative event! Learn how to categorize matches, use Ancestry's "Pro Tools" during research, and more.
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Chair Dance Connection: Brain Building FUN!
Northern Senior Activity Center
1-3:30 p.m.
Cost: $15
Join instructors Judi Lyons & Paty Massón for a new edition of their Chair Dance Connection series! This class combines timeless upbeat music and gentle, rhythmic, brain-boosting movements. Revitalize and lift your spirit while enhancing blood flow to the brain, mind-body coordination, memory, focus, and concentration. Chair assisted dance sequences stretch and strengthen mind and body in seated & standing positions. Modifiable to be accessible to all. IMPORTANT: Wear comfortable clothing and bring water!
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Living Well with Chronic Conditions
Northern Senior Activity Center
1-3:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Start caring for yourself and improving your life while dealing with a chronic health condition. This evidence-based program was developed by Stanford University to help people with chronic conditions take charge of their life through self-management skills—such as dealing with depression and fatigue, pain management, working with health care providers and more. There is no charge for taking this series; however, a commitment to regular attendance is needed for good results.
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Make & Take Projects with Jamie - Textured Flower Art
Loffler Senior Activity Center
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cost: $25 per session, supplies included
With just a single piece of lumber, a drop cloth, joint compound, and a few paint samples, you can create monochromatic, textured pieces of art that friends and family will love to receive. They'll also look great on the walls of your own home.
Advance registration required.
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Framed Carnival Mask Mandala
Garvey Senior Activity Center
5:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Let the Good Times Roll while creating a framed, 3D layered carnival mask using pre-cut paper. Mandala designs are perfect for creating unique and eye-catching papercrafts. The 3D design is pre-cut and ready to be stacked and attached together. Advanced registration is required.
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Coffee with the Sheriff
Cost: Free
Loffler Senior Activity Center - Thursday, April 24, 10 a.m.
Garvey Senior Activity Center - Thursday, July 17, 10 a.m.
Northern Senior Activity Center - Thursday, November 20, 10 a.m.
Talk to Sheriff Steve Hall about your concerns and learn more about the community during Coffee with the Sheriff!
For more information, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1073, or visit https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/Aging/TriadSALT/.