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June 2023
News and Events
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Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday
from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00p.m.
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Important Phone Numbers:
Senior Activity Center 410-222-1927
Nutrition 410-222-1521
Bus Trip/Travel Desk 410-222-1478
Transportation 410-222-0022
Department of Aging & Disabilities 410-222-4464
Maryland Access Point (MAP) 410-222-4257
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Senior Activity Center Staff:
Suzie Antkowiak, Director
Angel Bryant, Senior Center Associate
Derrick Booth, Custodian
Rosailyn Shannon, Nutrition Site Aide
Gilbert Crowner, Security Guard
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Our snack bar, "Paul's Snack Shack" has fully reopened at the center. Coffee, bottled water and other hot and cold beverages and various snacks are available for purchase Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. All items cost $1.00. You may purchase a punch card from the snack bar for $10. The punch card can be used in place of cash. Each card has 12 punches on it, that's two FREE items from the snack bar on each card.
All proceeds go to the Friends of South County Senior Center, Inc., a 501c3 organization that raises funds to benefit and support our senior activity center and programs.
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Want to play Canasta?
Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Starts on June 6
Come learn how to play Canasta with friends at the center. Center member Don Jacques will lead this group for beginners and experienced players. No sign up is needed.
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Senior Center Plus Program
Looking to Expand to
South County Senior Activity Center
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The Anne Arundel County Senior Center Plus Program is looking to expand and come to the South County Senior Activity Center in the future. Senior Center Plus is a specialized guided enrichment program that operates at select centers for older adults needing some assistance in navigating the senior activity centers. The mission of the program is to provide older adults with opportunities for socialization and recreation that enable them to remain engaged in the community. For more information on the Senior Center Plus program please contact Lori Litke at 410-222-1483.
Virtual Senior Center Plus
Weekly on Fridays from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Virtual Senior Center Plus is an engaging program for older adults with memory and/or functional limitations that may require assistance. The hour and a half program is comprised of stimulating games, music, and activities and allows participants socialization through a virtual platform.
Requirements for joining Virtual Senior Center Plus:
- 55 years or older
- Registering for the program
- Accessibility to a Zoom capable device
- Caregiver present to assist the participant with the device
Anyone needing accommodations must contact Lori Litke at 410-222-1483 or by email at aglitk00@aacounty.org at least three days prior to the event. TTY users please call via Maryland Relay 7-1-1. For more information please contact Lori Litke at
410-222-1483 or aglitk00@aacounty.org.
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Do you have some extra time and want an opportunity to give back to your community? We have the solution! We are looking for volunteers to help out at the center in various jobs. Currently, we need volunteers to work at the snack bar and front desk and help out at special events, but there are many other ways you can volunteer. If you are interested, please speak to Suzie or Angel. | |
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The Flea Market is in business!
We are accepting items for the Flea Market, Book Sales and Jewelry Sales. Please see the flyer below for items we can and cannot accept. Please ensure that items are clean and in good condition. Items should be brought to the front desk. Thank you for your support!
All proceeds go to the Friends of South County Senior Center, Inc., a 501c3 organization that raises funds to benefit and support our senior activity center and programs.
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INSTRUCTORS WANTED
AACC is looking for adjunct instructors for their Lifelong Learning program. If you, or someone you know, has an interest in teaching classes for AACC, see below for job descriptions for instructors.
Job Description
This part-time position teaches college managed, non-credit Community Education courses that focus on personal interests such as arts, history, politics, humanities and culture, computers, health and wellness, and hobbies and craft topics. Instruction is to students who are 60 plus.
Pay rates for non-credit courses in Continuing Education are commensurate with education and experience qualifications.
Minimum Requirements
Instructors should have experience teaching and have an expert knowledge of the topic they are proposing to teach. Instructors will be required to complete all forms and documentation related to the course and all documentation required by the college.
College degree is preferred, but not required.
Must be a subject matter expert.
Computer competency required.
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Summer Class Registration
continues at the center until June 20
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Students may register for AACC Summer 2023 classes at the senior activity centers, online or in person at AACC. For all AACC students, there is an administrative fee of $80. Students age 55 to 59 pay the $80 administrative fee plus $40 per class. Paper registrations will be accepted at the senior activity centers through Tuesday, June 20. The list of classes is available at the center and by clicking the link below.
Summer classes begin the week of Monday, July 10.
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JUNE IN-PERSON
DROP-IN EXERCISE CLASSES
The below classes are free of charge. Class descriptions are below.
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Weight Training with Debbie Halley
Mondays from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Class starts with a 5-minute cardio warm-up and then progresses into exercises using bands, weights, a small bar and a chair for abdominal exercises. This class is primarily a standing class, but participants will be seated for abdominal exercises. The class will also focus on balance and coordination. Class ends with seated stretches. Equipment needed: bands, weights, small ball and a chair for abdominal exercises. Class size is limited to 25 people. This class meets at the center.
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Chair Exercise with Debbie Halley
Mondays from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Do you have some physical restrictions that make it difficult to exercise? Take this Chair Exercise class for some Chair Strength Training! Class starts with a warm-up including a seated joint warm-up. Debbie then guides you through a variety of seated and stationary standing exercises (using the chair for support if needed) that are designed to strengthen every muscle in your body. Suggested Equipment: Weights, bands and a small play ball will be used for a variety of exercises. Class size is limited to 25 people. This class meets at the center.
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Chair Exercise with Joan Coker
Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Do you have some physical restrictions that make it difficult to exercise? Take this free chair exercise class for some chair strength training! Joan Coker leads this class, which starts with a warm-up, including a seated joint warm-up. She will then guide you through a variety of seated and stationary standing exercises (using the chair for support if needed) that are designed to strengthen every muscle in your body! This class will be hybrid. Joan leads the class from the center. Participants may take the class in person at the center or virtually via Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://aacounty.zoom.us/j/82562684651?pwd=bWdLNlF4UHZBZFNkRHJzVWVmSXMyQT09
Meeting ID: 825 6268 4651
Passcode: qaX86?EK
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Mat Exercise wtih Joan Coker
Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m
This free mat exercise class focuses on stretching and strengthening your core, glutes, back, and shoulder muscles. Exercises will help to improve flexibility and stability, alleviate back and neck pain, build muscles and burn calories and reduce stress and anxiety. This class meets at the center.
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Mat yoga with John Cochran
Thursdays from 12:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m.
This yoga class is intermediate/beginner. The postures always begin with a gentle version with the option to continue to more challenging positions. Postures are held a little longer than in the beginner class and any relaxation between postures is shorter. This class includes some discussion on the philosophy of yoga as well as an introduction to yoga breathing and meditation. Suggested equipment: a non-slip “sticky” mat; a belt, strap, or old tie; two yoga blocks. Starting with the summer class session, this will be an AACC class that you must regiser for.
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Beginning Line Dancing with Marie Brault
Fridays from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
This low impact line dance class is geared toward beginners. Instructor Marie Brault will introduce basic line dance steps, provide guidance through the steps and demonstrate how to perform line dances and other similar dances to various genres of music. This class addresses the needs of beginners with attention to basics of line dancing.
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Intermediate Line Dancing with Marie Brault
Fridays from 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
If you have experience in line dancing and would like a challenge, this is the class for you! It is geared toward the intermediate level and includes new dances. You will dance a mixture of old and new line dances to various types of music, such as country, pop, swing, rock and roll, disco, rhythm and blues and jazz. New dances are taught step by step. This class meets at the center.
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VIRTUAL DROP-IN
EXERCISE CLASSES
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Do you have some physical restrictions that make it difficult to exercise? Take these free chair exercise classes for some chair strength training! Debbie Halley leads the class on Wednesdays and Joan Coker leads the class on Fridays. Class starts with a warm-up then proceeds through a variety of seated and stationary standing exercises (using the chair for support if needed) that are designed to strengthen every muscle in your body! Instructors will use resistance bands, hand weights and a small rubber ball for some of the exercises. Instructors each have their own exercise routines, so the classes will be different. | |
with Debbie Halley
Wednesdays
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
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with Joan Coker
Fridays
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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FITNESS ROOM
We are excited to be able to offer a new fitness equipment space with treadmills, a recumbent bike, a rowing machine and free weights for members to use. The equipment will be available for use daily. Center members may sign up for half-hour time slots to use the equipment. You may sign up for two consecutive half-hour time slots at a time. Sign up sheets will be available at 8:30 a.m. on a daily basis and will be located in the fitness room. Time slots are first come first served. Every person using the equipment must take the fitness room orientation first. See below for details.
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Fitness Room Orientation
Monday, June 5 at 2:15 p.m.
Anyone who is interested in using the exercise equipment (treadmill, recumbent bike, rowing machine) in the fitness room MUST take this orientation first. Debbie Halley will be available twice a month to provide the orientation. Please sign up at the front desk.
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EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Registration links are below. You may also sign up in person at the center, by email at southcenter@aacounty.org or by calling us at 410.222.1927.
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ONGOING ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS
These activities are drop-in and
no registration is required.
MONDAY
Bingo: 1st & 3rd Mondays from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Knitting and Crochet: 2nd & 4th Mondays from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Pickleball: 1:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
TUESDAY
Canasta: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Bridge Club: 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Open Art Studio: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Mahjongg: 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
THURSDAY
Ceramics: 8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Group Guitar: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
China Painting: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Pickleball: 12:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Party Bridge: 12:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Current Events: 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
FRIDAY
Cribbage: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Wii Bowling:10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Trivial Pursuit: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Quilting:10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Pickleball: 2:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
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Water Fitness
Anne Arundel County Rec & Parks
This water exercise program is designed to improve flexibility, mobility, and range of motion, and to boost stamina. Pool temperature is 82 ̊.
This is a drop-in program. A senior punch pass may be purchased for $60 for 15 visits. Individual drop in rates are $6 per class. Passes can be purchased onsite at either pool. Classes at Arundel Olympic Swim Center run Monday through Thursday at either 9 am or 10 am. Classes are 45 minutes long. For more information, please call the facility directly at 410-222-7933.The Arundel Olympic Swim Center is located at 2690 Riva Rd, Annapolis, MD.
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Grief Support
Individual and Group support options are available. If you would like to know more, please feel free to contact: Beth Mucciacciaro RN, Grief Counselor with the Department of Aging and Disabilities at 410-222-0263.
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Book Sale
Monday, June 5
from 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and Tuesday, June 6
from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m
Calling all book lovers! Join us for our semi-annual book sale. We have books of all kinds, including fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks, travel books, classics and kids' books. Everything is at bargain prices. The book sale will be held in the new addition, in Exercise Room 1. Come see what new reads you can take home with you!
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Zentangle® Inspired Art: Dangles & Tangles
Monday, June 5, 12 and 26
from 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
This playful three-session Zoom course, instructed by Julie Allison, CZT, will find you creating whimsical droplets dangling from tangled structures in unexpected ways and directions! We will be creating multiple compositions and exploring lettering in this fun style! Different tangled structures will be explored in preparation for the last session’s final piece of art. Come and join in the fun! There is no fee for the class, but registration is required. A supply list will be available for those who register for the class.
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BINGO
Monday, June 5
from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Play bingo for prizes on the first & third Mondays each month. No registration is required. We will gladly accept donations of bingo prizes. Please bring them to the front desk. There will be no bingo on June 19 as the center is closed for the Juneteenth holiday.
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Advisory Council and
Friends of SCSC, Inc. Meetings
Tuesday, June 6
Everyone is welcome to attend our monthly Advisory Council meeting at 9:30 a.m. and Friends of SCSC, Inc. meeting at 10:30 a.m.
Friends Annual Meeting
Tuesday, June 6 at 10:30 a.m.
The Annual Meeting of the Friends of the South County Senior Center (FSCSC) will be held on Tuesday, June 6 at 10:30 am. The FSCSC is a 501c3 non-profit founded primarily to manage and disburse funds raised by the organization for the benefit of the membership of the South County Senior Activity Center. At the Annual Meeting we will elect the seven members of the Board of Directors of the FSCSC to a one year term. Six incumbent members of the Board of the FSCSC have agreed to stand as candidates for an additional one year term. Those members include: Rose Brown, Barbara Cantor, Marion Cawthorne, Delilah Holmes, Dave Moede and Paul Sherbert.
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Crab Aprons Workshop
Tuesday, June 6
from 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
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Join Lynn Gauthier and Mellen McGowen as they instruct participants on how to make this fun and whimsical crab apron. Supplies will be provided. Supply fee is $10. Sign up at the front desk. | |
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MUSIC WITH RUSS
Wednesday, June 7 and 21
at 11:45 a.m.
Russ Jones and his guitar will be here to play some old favorites from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Sing along or just sit back and enjoy the tunes. Special guest musicians may also join Russ for the fun and fellowship.
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FREE CarFit Check Up
Thursday, June 8 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
AARP joins us today to provide a free
20-minute safety and mobility check for your personal vehicle. Details below.
Sign up at the front desk for an appointment.
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Painting with Scott
Friday, June 9 and 23 from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Join artist Scott Clarke in making these simple yet dynamic designs! These fun tutorials will help you improve your painting skills, not just with color mixing but with your painting medium. Scott will guide you through the techniques so you can render your own masterpieces, perfect for display. All supplies will be provided by the instructor. There is a $5 supply fee for all participants, payable at sign up.
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"Standing Warrior"
Friday, June 9
Sign up by
Thursday, June 8
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"Flip Flops"
Friday, June 23
Sign up by
Thursday, June 22
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Legal Advice
Monday, June 12 and 26
from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Retired attorney Jerry Stanbury will be at the center and available by appointment only for legal advice. Please call the center or sign up at the front desk for an appointment.
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AARP Smart Driver Course
Tuesday, June 13
from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
The course teaches proven driving techniques to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road. When you take the AARP Smart Driver course, you could be eligible for a multi-year discount on your auto insurance. Cost is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members (cash or check payable to AARP). Fee is due to the Smart Driver Course instructor on the day of class. Sign up at the front desk.
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JUNE VAN TRIPS
WEST END GRILLE
Wednesday, June 14
from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
A van from Partners in Care, Inc. will take participants to the West End Grille in Annapolis for lunch. Participants are responsible for all the costs of their trip. Space on the van is limited, so register early! Sign up at the front desk by Wednesday, June 7.
TARGET AND NEWK'S EATERY
Friday, June 30
from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
A van from Partners in Care, Inc. will take participants to Target in Gambrills followed by Newk's Eatery (see menu) for lunch. Participants are responsible for all the costs of their trip. Space on the van is limited, so register early! Sign up at the front desk by Friday, June 23.
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Father's Day Luncheon
Friday, June 16
from 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Happy Father's Day! In celebration of all the dads out there, we are hosting a BBQ lunch with entertainment provided by Island Breeze Music, who plays a mix of Hawaiian, classic rock, pop, country & reggae music. Lunch will be catered by West River Pit. Menu is: Pulled Pork, Pit Turkey and Pit Ham Sliders, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Drinks and Dessert.
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Cost is $5.00 per person. Sign up at the front desk by Friday, June 9. Space is limited, so sign up early!
To help keep the cost lower for everyone, the Friends of South County Senior Center, Inc. are generously subsidizing the cost of the meal.
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Juneteenth
Monday, June 19
Center Closed
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Flea Market Sale
Friday, June 23 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m
Shop 'til you drop at our big flea market sale. We will have all kinds of items for sale, including housewares, decorative items, jewelry, kitchen ware, kids toys and games, craft supplies, puzzles, artwork, collectibles and much more! Bargain prices for all items. Don't miss it!
Proceeds benefit the Friends of South County Senior Center, Inc.
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Maryland Access Point Outreach Visit
Monday, June 26 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Bonnie Paucar, Certified Consumer Resource Specialist and Options Counselor with the Department of Aging & Disabilities MAP Program, will be here to speak with senior activity center participants who have questions or need connections to resources. MAP links older adults and their families to community resources and educates about available services provided by our department and the community. Drop by to meet Bonnie and ask her any questions you may have about programs and services in Anne Arundel County.
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South County Senior Activity Center Book Club
at Edgewater Library
Monday, June 26
from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
This month we will be discussing The Last Romantics by Tara Conklin. This book club is held in partnership with the Edgewater Library. All are welcome.
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The Gene Way
Book Club
Monday, June 26
from 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
This club was started by one of our former center members, Gene Way, and is now named after her. The club will meet at the center on the fourth Monday of each month.
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4th of July Gnomes
Tuesday, June 27
from 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Join Lynn Gauthier and Mellen McGowen as they instruct participants on how to make this fun and patriotic gnome, just in time for the 4th of July. Supplies will be provided. Supply fee is $10. Sign up at the front desk.
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Friday at the Movies: Free Guy
Friday, June 30
from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
When a bank teller discovers he's actually a background player in an open-world video game, he decides to become the hero of his own story -- one that he can rewrite himself. In a world where there's no limits, he's determined to save the day his way before it's too late, and maybe find a little romance with the coder who conceived him.
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Details, including cost, departure and return times can be found in the 2023 bus trip booklet which is available at the senior activity center. You can also find it online here. Participants may sign up for trips during bus trip office hours. The bus trip office is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
TRIPS FOR 2023
- C&D Canal Cruise - June 14 (waitlist)
- Family Adventure Fun with Amazing Animals at Lake Tobias Wildlife Park - July 13 (seats available)
- Dorothy Megan Crab Feast - August 8 (waitlist)
- Historic Cape May - September 14 (waitlist)
- Colors of New England: New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont - October 1-6 (waitlist)
- Chester River Fall Foliage - October 19 (waitlist)
- Tea Time at the Old Farm House - November 16 (waitlist)
- Christmas in Bethlehem and Radio City Rockettes - December 6-December 8 (seats available)
- Longwood Gardens - December 14 (waitlist)
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