ARNOLD SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER | | | | |
Temporarily located at:
Anne Arundel Community College
101 College Pkwy, Annex “A”, Arnold, MD 21012
Phone # 410-222-1922 | Fax # 410-222-1924
arnoldcenter@aacounty.org
www.aacounty.org/aging
facebook.com/arnoldsenioractivitycenter
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CENTER CLOSURE
Friday, April 18th - Good Friday
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Napkin Decoupage Tote Bag
Workshop
Sponsored by ASI
Friday, April 11th at 12:30 pm
$5 per person
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Come and learn how to decoupage a canvas tote bag with printed paper napkins! What is decoupage, you say? This unique technique involves adhering paper or fabric cutouts onto a surface to create a decorative design. When using a napkin, parchment paper, and decoupage on fabric, the parchment paper acts as a protective layer between the iron and the fabric when you are essentially "ironing" the napkin onto the fabric using decoupage glue (like Mod Podge), allowing the design from the napkin to adhere to the fabric without wrinkling or damaging the delicate napkin itself; essentially, you apply the decoupage glue to the fabric, place the napkin on top, cover with parchment paper, and iron to set the design in place. In the process, you can create an easy DIY bag upgrade. The best part is that you can literally pick from any napkin that you can find and tailor it to fit your needs, ex: Mother's Day, Christmas, or any themed gift.
All supplies will be provided. Limited to the first 10 people.
Please sign up at the front desk
This workshop is sponsored by Arnold Seniors, Inc.
| | UPCOMING ACTIVITIES & EVENTS | | |
Spring Semester Begins
Monday April 7th
Book Club @ Broadneck Library
Monday, April 7th 2:00 pm
Since the December social hour after our book discussion was so lovely, we will do it again before the summer! The library has extended our room reservation on May 5th in order to have time to gather afterwards. Feel free to bring treats to share if you would like. Our book selections for the summer are:
June 2: All Systems Red (The Murderbot Diaries) by Martha Wells (We have heard nothing but great things about this book from other readers here at the branch!)
July 7: By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult
August 4: The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook by Hampton Sides
We look forward to seeing everyone on April 7th when we discuss The Paris Novel by Ruth Reichl.
Jurassic Art
Sponsored by ASI
Tuesdays, April 8th & 22nd 11:30 am-1:00 pm
On April 8th, come join Scott for a special edition of Jurassic Art! Come and make beautiful spring wreaths, just in time for the season. All supplies will be provided. Cost is $5 per wreath. This workshop is subsidized by Arnold Seniors, Inc. Advance sign-up is required so that there are enough supplies for everyone! Class size is limited to 12 students. Please arrive promptly to secure your seat. Please sign up in person at the front desk.
Arnold Seniors, Inc. presents.....
RESTAURANT FUNDRAISER - THE SOCIAL
Wednesday, April 9th 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Bring your friends and join us at The Social , a relaxed restaurant and bar with comfort foods such as shrimp and grits, plus wine, beer, and cocktails. They mantra is Just simple food, made above and beyond! Good food. Good people. Good drinks. They have invited us to dine from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and will graciously donate a percentage of sales to Arnold Seniors, Inc. Please be sure to grab a fundraiser flier to take with you to give to your server. Look forward to seeing you there!
ETA Rides-On-Demand: A new transportation option, just for you!
Monday, April 14th 9:00 am
Are you looking for a new, safe, and discounted transportation service that can get you from point A to point B? With the ETA Rides-On-Demand program, an appropriately equipped car, van, or SUV operated by professional drivers will pick you up at your desired location and deliver you directly to your destination with ease. To return, you can simply call to request a return trip if you do not already have one scheduled. Kristin Plumer, the program director will be available at the Center to explain and answer any questions on this new transportation option for Anne Arundel County residents.
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Arnold Seniors, Inc. Meeting
Tuesday, April 15th 1:00 pm
Arnold Seniors, Incorporated (ASI), is our 501(c)(3) fundraising board made up of elected members of the Center. Their mission is to supplement the county’s budget for supplies, services, and programs offered at the Arnold Senior Activity Center through donations management and fundraising. All meetings are open to all Center members, and attendance is encouraged. Please come see what goes on behind the scenes in your center! The Board of Arnold Seniors, Inc. (ASI) meets on the third Tuesday of each month.
Department of Aging & Disabilities Information & Assistance Outreach
Wednesday, April 16th 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Every 3rd Wednesday, English Harper, an Information & Assistance Specialist, will be on-site to assist you with numerous resources and services available to older adults. He’ll be able to help with your questions, such as: Am I eligible for any prescription drug discount programs? Does Mom meet the eligibility requirements for services? What benefits are available to help pay for care? Is there any transportation to help me get to a doctor’s appointment? English will help sort through options, make referrals, help with forms, and follow up to be sure the right services are accessed. Making an appointment at the front desk is strongly recommended.
Reflexology Appointments
Wednesday, April 16th 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Reflexology is the technique of manipulating reflex points that correspond to specific organs and body parts found within the feet and hands. Pressure applied to the foot is believed to bring relaxation and healing to the corresponding areas of the body. Kim Murphy is a seasoned Reflexologist and Yoga Therapy trainer. She will be taking FREE, individual appointments on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, starting at 11:00 am, in 15 minute increments. This is very popular, so sign up NOW at the front desk. No-show appointments will NOT be rescheduled.
CENTER CLOSED - Friday, April 18th - Good Friday
Maryland Legal Aid
Monday, April 21st 9:30 am — 11:30 am
Supervising Attorney of the Anne Arundel Office of Maryland Legal Aid, Bay Golfin, Esq., will be offering monthly appointments at the center on a regular basis to meet with the members to answer any questions they may have and help with any information they may need. They will have an attorney at the monthly meetings and they are also making themselves available to do presentations on specific topics. Six 20-minute appointments will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis each month. No cost. Sign-up is required at the front desk.
Hypertension Workshop
Monday, April 21st 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) will be facilitating this free workshop to educate participants on high blood pressure, its health risks, and effective strategies for prevention and management. This includes promoting awareness, encouraging lifestyle changes, and providing guidance on monitoring and medication adherence to improve overall heart health. Please sign up in advance at the front desk.
BINGO! offered by the Office of Emergency Management
Wednesday, April 23rd 10:00 am to 11:00 am
The Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management returns to host their updated BINGO game. it has been re-mastered to be faster and more enjoyable! It is still an Emergency Preparedness game! They will bring prizes and information to give out to all who are playing and more! Please sign up at the front desk.
Cricut® Club Workshop
Thursday, April 24th 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Learn all about the crafty world of Cricut® cutting machines! If you are new to Cricut® digital cutting crafts or are looking to refresh your skills, this Cricut® craft workshop is for you. Join this fun & friendly monthly workshop to learn about the vast range of crafting possibilities you can achieve with your Cricut® machine. Unravel the wonders of a Cricut® and learn to use it confidently. Create under the guidance of our experienced instructor, Kathy Lomaskin. Each month’s session will focus on a particular skill:
If you have a laptop and/or Cricut® machine, please bring them to class, along with your standard grip cutting mat and weeding tools. A loaner PC and Cricut® machine will be available to share for participants who are not able to bring their own. Instructor will have extra supplies. Please sign up at the front desk.
| | APRIL WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULE | | |
MONDAY
9:00-10:00 Self Defense
9:00-10:00 Mat Yoga
10:00-11:00 Aerobics & Strength
11:00-12:00 Beg. Weights & Strength
11:00-12:30 Beg. Line Dance
1:00-2:00 Tai Chi (M,W)
1:00-2:30 Smartphone Photography
2:00-3:30 The China Trade
2:00-4:00 Drawing
2:15-3:45 Beg. Spanish
WEDNESDAY
9:00-10:00 Self Defense
9:00-10:00 Aerobics & Strength
9:00-12:00 Hand Quilting Club
9:30-11:00 Smartphone Photography
9:30-12:30 Adv. Stained Glass
10:00-11:00 Chair Yoga
10:00-11:30 Beg. Line Dance
10:00-11:30 Office 365 Basics
11:00-12:00 Mat Yoga
11:00-12:15 Intro to Computers
12:30-2:30 Colored Pencil
12:45-3:45 Adv. Stained Glass
1:00-2:00 Tai Chi
1:00-2:30 Smartphone Photography
1:00-3:00 Genealogy
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TUESDAY
8:45-10:45 Beg. Watercolors
9:00-11:00 Greeting Card Design
10:00-11:00 Zumba Toning
10:30-1:00 Beg. Woodcarving
11:00-12:00 Pilates
11:00-1:00 Adv. Watercolors
12:00-1:00 Funct. Cond .^
12:30-2:00 Sign Language
12:30-2:30 Medicare & Medicaid
Essentials
1:00-2:00 Mat Yoga^
1:15-3:45 Adv. Woodcarving
2:00-3:30 Mind Games, Cranium Crunches & Brain Builders
THURSDAY
9:30-12:30 Stained Glass
10:00-11:00 Mat Yoga
10:00-11:00 Yogalates
10:00-11:30 iPhone Basics
10:00-12:00 Interm. iPhone
10:30-12:00 Int. Line Dance
11:00-12:00 Seated Tai Chi
12:30-2:00 Intro to Computers
12:45-2:45 Stained Glass
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FRIDAY
9:30-11:00 Beg. Line Dance
9:30-11:30 One Stroke Painting
10:00-11:00 Total Fitness
11:00-12:00 Pilates
12:00-1:00 Funct. Cond.^
1:00-2:00 Mat Yoga^
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^ These classes are $25 per session and sponsored by ASI.
All classes not otherwise designated are sponsored by AACC. Registration and fees required.
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Sponsored by ASI
Next Session of
Caroline Karditzas Exercise Classes
May 2nd-June 27th
It's that time again! Registration for Caroline's classes begins
MONDAY, APRIL 14th.
Caroline Karditzas’ next session of fitness classes begin May 2nd and runs through June 27th. Please remember the policy for signing up and attending these classes: Each student may sign up in person, for themselves ONLY, at the front desk beginning April 14th, for either the Tuesday Functional Conditioning class OR the Friday Functional Conditioning class. NOT BOTH. However, you may sign up for both Mat Yoga classes if you wish to.
The Functional Conditioning classes on Tuesdays and Fridays will have a student limit of 25 participants. This is for everyone’s safety.
Caroline will be taking attendance for every class, and if your name is not on the roster, you will be unable to attend the class. All students attending any class MUST be a registered member of the senior activity center. Please have your member key tag, for verification.
There is a $25 fee per person, per class. Must pay at time of sign-up. Classes are wholly subsidized by Arnold Seniors, Inc.
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Tuesdays: 12:00-1:00 Functional Conditioning & 1:00-2:00 Mat Yoga
May 6, 13, 20, 27
June 3, 10, 17, 24
Fridays: 12:00-1:00 Functional Conditioning & 1:00-2:00 Mat Yoga
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
June 6, 13, 22, 27
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Stay Informed with Campus Alerts
In the event of inclement weather or emergencies, Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) uses an integrated alert system to keep our community informed about the impact on AACC operations. Receive updates via AACC’s text messaging system, Omnilert, a service that sends instant messages to cell phones, wireless PDAs and email addresses. Be among the first to know about college closings, event cancellations, traffic advisories and more.
You must be logged into MyAACC first to access Omnilert. You can log in to your account at any time to change your settings or make updates.Please click on the button below to sign up.
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The Honor Flight Network is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which works as an umbrella organization with local chapters and various subgroups.
This areas' chapter, the Capital Region Honor Flight recognizes the bravery, determination and patriotism of senior Veterans in the DC, MD and DE area and is dedicated to transporting as many United States military veterans as possible to see the memorials of the respective war they fought in Washington, DC, at no cost to the veterans.
The veterans are generally escorted by volunteer guardians, who help them on the flight and around DC. After landing, the taxiing airplane may be saluted by fire trucks, and passengers are often met by cheering crowds in DC or upon their return flight home. The trip is only one day, but the experience is life-changing.
Capital Region covers a vast geographical area; and they will originate bus trips at different locations to make it convenient for Veterans across their service area.
Being a greeter or volunteer is fun, educational but most importantly – fulfilling – as you are helping to give these heroes the welcome many of them never got when they came home from their service time. To learn more about greeter or volunteer opportunities at the three DC area airports or other DC area locations – click on the link below.
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News from the Arnold Seniors, Inc. Trip Committee
Come Ride With Us!
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Greetings Travelers!
Spring is here, trips are underway, and registration is filling quickly! It's time to decide and nd complete your registrations. Also, watch for our Survey for 2026 Trips!!!
Tuesday, April 8 take a self-guided "Cherry Blossoms" tour of Ft. McHenry, the military protector of Baltimore and inspiration for the poem by Francis Scott Key that became our national anthem. A relaxing, narrated cruise of the Baltimore Harbor with Watermark Cruises follows and includes a delicious catered boxed lunch.
Wed. June 25 tour the Hillwood Estate & Gardens in DC, home of Marjorie Merriweather Post with lunch in the Merriweather cafe. The breathtaking home furnishings, artwork, French and Russian collections and Faberge eggs will enthrall you. The 25 acres of beautiful, serene Gardens will bring you peace.
Wed. July 30 kick back for a bit of frivolity on the Pennsylvania Tasty Sweets Tour & Smorgasbord Lunch. It will be a fun, delicious day to remember with smiling faces all around. Cookies to Go-Check; Morning Ice Cream-Check; Nuts & Candy-Check; Gooey Cinnamon Buns-Better Save for Later; a Smorgasbord Lunch-Save Room; and Crunchy, Salty stuff to take home.
Wed. August 13 visit Washington, DC with an on-board Guided Tour of all the iconic landmarks. Lunch follows at Tony & Joe's Seafood in Georgetown at the waterfront, and the day concludes with a one-way narrated sightseeing cruise from Washington Harbor to Alexandria, VA.
Upcoming Mini-Trips within Anne Arundel County
Wed. April 2 to the Daffodil Show at Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, with shopping & lunch in the Severna Park Village.
Wed. April 30 to the Arundel Mills shopping, dining, movie, & entertainment center in Hanover.
Space is still available on the August 22-28 trip to the "Badlands" in South Dakota & Wyoming.
Registration is limited and must take place in-person in the Trip Office.
Contact the Trip Office at 410-222-1923 during our Office Hours:
10 AM-12 Noon Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday; CLOSED on Wednesday.
Full details about trips are available at the Trip Office or we can e-mail them to you.
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Senior Center Plus
Senior Center Plus is a specialized program that operates at the center on Mondays 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 410-222-1483.
SHIP
(STATE Health Insurance Assistance Program)
A representative from the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities is available to answer your questions about Medicare Part D, Open Enrollment, Medicare & Medicaid eligibility, long term care insurance, supplemental health insurance, medical claims management, and more. Call 410- 222-4257 to make an appointment.
Maryland Access Point (MAP)
This service is provided by the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities. MAP is the "one stop shop" for older adults, individuals with disabilities, and caregivers to both private and public resources. An Options Counselor is available to help you access resources. Call 410-222-4257 for more information.
Lunch Program
The Senior Nutrition Program (SNP) serves meals at the senior activity centers Monday through Friday at noon. To reserve a meal, you may visit the SNP site aide desk, speak with senior activity center staff, or call 410-222-0256. Please reserve your meal at least 3 days in advance. Donations are always welcomed! Please consider helping us support the Congregate Meal Program to continue providing nutritious and delicious meals to all we serve!
Anne Arundel County Office of Transportation
Provides rides to older adults 55 and over and individuals with disabilities to senior activity centers, nutrition sites, medical appointments, and for other needs. Wheelchair vans are available. Advance reservations of one to two weeks are required. To schedule transportation, call 410-222-0022. There is no set fee for this service, but donations are accepted and appreciated.
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Notary Public
A notary public is generally available during regular business hours. Please contact the center at 410-222-1922, in advance, to make an appointment for notary services. There is no fee for this service for center members.
WI-FI Service
There is free Wi-Fi service available in the Center, courtesy of AACC. Look for "AACCGuest” on your mobile device. No password is needed.
Volunteer Opportunities
Arnold Senior Activity Center has many volunteer opportunities. Volunteers serve on the Board of ASI and Trip Committee, work at the front desk, host parties, tend the garden areas, teach workshops, plus much more. If you want to volunteer at the center, see a staff member.
Grief Counseling
Grief Counseling is available for any interested Anne Arundel county adult who is experiencing a difficult time with loss. Call Beth Mucciacciaro, RN Grief Counselor, directly at 410-222-0263 to inquire about individual help or group support.
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Durable Medical Equipment
If you have items that you would like to donate or if you are in need of any equipment, the Maryland Durable Medical Equipment Re-Use Program can help. Refer to the flyer below for more details or visit their website.
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SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER STAFF
Center Director
Dee Taylor
Center Associate
Aretha Thomas-Williams
Nutrition Aide
Gloristine Gray
Custodian
Rico Langston
Van Drivers
Dana Anderson & Thomas Galloway
Security Guard
Sterling Williams
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Senior Activity Center
(main) 410-222-1922 (fax) 410-222-1924
Trip Office
410-222-1923
Nutrition
410-222-1903
Information & Assistance/ MD Access Point MAP
410-222-4257
Dept. of Aging & Disabilities
410-222-4464
Anne Arundel County Office of Transportation
410-222-0022
Taxi Voucher Program
410-222-4222
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Anyone needing accommodations must contact the Arnold Senior Activity Center at
410-222-1922 or arnoldcenter@aacounty.org at least seven days prior to an event. TTY users please call via Maryland Relay 7-1-1. All materials available in alternate formats upon request.
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