Aging Calendar

• Jul 07 to Aug 18
  Aromatherapy with Sharon

  Aromatherapy with Sharon

  Loffler Senior Activity Center

  Tuesday, July 7, 12:30 p.m.

  Tuesday, August 18, 10 a.m.

  Cost: $15 per session

  
  

  Join aromatherapist Sharon to create custom aromatherapy blends. Advance registration is required.

• Jul 10 to Aug 24
  Anna Griffin Cards with Martha

  Anna Griffin Cards with Martha

  Loffler Senior Activity Center

  Fridays, July 10 & August 14 

  12 - 2 p.m.

  Cost: $5

  Martha will guide you in creating wonderful cards. Advance registration is required.

• Jul 15 to Aug 24
  Candle and Wax Melt Making Workshop

  Candle and Wax Melt Making Workshop

  Garvey Senior Activity Center

  Wednesday, July 15 and Monday, August 24

  5 p.m.

  Cost: $25

  Welcome the scents of summer in this hands-on-candles and wax melt workshop. Advance registration required.

• Jul 15 to Aug 26
  Iris Folding with Toni

  Garvey Senior Activity Center

  Wednesday, July 15 at 1:30 p.m.

  Wednesday, August 26 at 5:30 p.m.

  Cost: Free

  Learn the art of iris folding, a paper crafting technique that creates a spiraled design resembling the iris of a camera lens. Supplies will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their favorite scissors. Advance registration is required.

• Jul 15 to Aug 19
  Garvey Golden Chapter

  Garvey Golden Chapter

  Garvey Senior Activity Center

  Wednesday, July 15 & August 19

  5:30 p.m.

  Cost: Free

  Join us for a new evening book discussion club! Feel free to bring dinner to enjoy during the discussion.

  
  

• Jul 16 to Aug 20
  Movie Night at Garvey

  Movie Night at Garvey

  Garvey Senior Activity Center

  Thursdays, July 16 & August 20, 5 p.m.

  Cost: Free $3 optional snack pack

  Join us as we convert our dining room into a movie theater. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase, but you are also welcome to bring your own snack and non-alcoholic drink. Advance registration is required.

• Jul 22 to Aug 17
  Jewelry Making with Patty

  Jewelry Making with Patty

  Garvey Senior Activity Center

  Wednesday, July 22 & August 17, 5 p.m.

  Cost: $10 (supplies included)

  Participants will learn how to create custom beaded jewelry. Advance registration is required.

• Jul 27 to Aug 31
  Aromatherapy with Sharon

  Aromatherapy with Sharon

  Garvey Senior Activity Center

  Mondays, July 27 & August 31, 5:30 p.m.

  Cost: $15 (supplies included)

  Join aromatherapist Sharon to create custom aromatherapy blends. Advance registration required.

• Jul 30 to Aug 27
  Pitch Card Day

  Northern Senior Activity Center

  Cost: $10

  This is played in a progressive game style. All sign-ups are done in advance online. Must be an experienced pitch card player.

• Jul 31 to Aug 28
  Bunco

  Northern Senior Activity Center

  Cost: $5

  Let's roll the dice and enjoy a fun afternoon! All sign-ups are done in advance online. Drop-ins will not be accommodated unless we need a substitute to fill a table in or round out a table. If you'd like lunch before the game, please call 301-475-4200, ext. 3105 by noon the day before the game. 

• Aug 05 to Aug 26
  Dining with Diabetes

  Northern Senior Activity Center

  Cost: Free

  This four-week program presented by Dr. Deon Littles, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent from the University of Maryland Extension, is designed for individuals with diabetes or pre-diabetes interested in learning how to manage their condition through nutrition. Each session will cover practical tips and cooking demonstration. Participants must attend all 4 classes. Advance registration is required.

• Aug 14
  Basket Weaving: Dresser Basket

  Basket Weaving: Dresser Basket

  Northern Senior Activity Center

  Friday, August 14, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
  

  Cost: $30

  Pam King will provide step-by-step instruction on weaving a simple yet elegant dresser basket. All skill levels are welcome. Advance registration is required.

• Aug 21 to Sep 11
  Kickboxing with Geno

  Kickboxing with Geno

  Garvey Senior Activity Center

  Friday, August 21 - September 11

  11 a.m.

  Cost: $ 45

  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.

• Aug 25
  Book Presentation

  Book Presentation: Handbook on Aging: What I Wish I knew

  Loffler Senior Activity Center

  Tuesday, August 25, 9:30 a.m.

  Cost: Free

  Join local authors M.V. Morris and J.G. Pressley as they explore the changes that come with aging. Advance registration required.

• Aug 27
  Game Show Night: Wheel of Fortune

  Game Show Night: Wheel of Fortune

  Garvey Senior Activity Center

  Thursday, August 27, 5:30 p.m.

  Cost: $2

  Join us for a fun game night. Advance registration required.