Plant Sale

Tuesday, May 7th-Friday, May 10th,

8:30 AM-3:00 PM

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

• Annual Bedding Plants- $22.00 per flat
• 10” Flowering Hibiscus Bush- $25.00
• 10” Mandevilla (trellis)- $30.00
• 12” Geraniums & Mixed Annuals in large Terra Cotta pots- $26.00     
• 5” Annuals (in pots)- $5.00
• 10” Hanging Baskets- $21.00
• Limited Vegetables and Herbs- $3.00

Fundraiser sponsored by OSI (O'Malley Seniors, Inc.)

All proceeds benefit the O'Malley Senior Activity Center

Older Americans Month Celebration

Thursday, May 23rd, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

Pip Moyer Recreation Center

273 Hilltop Ln., Annapolis, MD 21403

Join us for a celebration of Older Americans Month - a free event for older adults aged 55 and older. Enjoy Free food, pickleball instruction, Mental Health awareness training, Tai Chi exercise, Speed Friending activity, and live music.

Senior Activity Center Closures

The O'Malley Senior Activity Center and Annex will be CLOSED on the following days:

Monday, May 27th (Memorial Day)

Primary Election

Tuesday, May 14th

All classes held in the Exercise Room at the Main Building will be CANCELED!

Trips

Trip Desk

Trip Desk is available on Mondays from 8:30am-12:00pm and Wednesdays from 10:45am-2:00pm.

Upcoming

Magic and Wonder Theater- "Jukebox Jive"

Wednesday, May 8th

Bus Departs at 9:00 AM and Returns at 6:00 PM

Blue Angels Demonstration Cruise

Wednesday, May 22nd

Bus Departs at 11:30 AM and Returns at 6:30 PM

2024 Trips

2024 Trip Brochures are available at the center and online.

Some trips are already filled. However, we encourage everyone to fill out a waitlist form if you are interested. We use names from the waitlist to fill cancellations and to often get a second bus.

Emergency Evacuation Procedures

For your safety and the safety of others, should it become necessary to evacuate the building, please do the following:

• Stay calm and exit the building as quickly as possible through the nearest exit.
• There are marked emergency exits throughout the building. Please take note of the emergency exit nearest your location.
• Do not run. Do not stop to gather personal belongings.
• Assist any individual that may need assistance in evacuating.
• Proceed to the emergency assembly point, which is the corner of the parking lot on Odenton Road side for the Main Building and for the Annex it is located behind the dumpster in the back corner of the parking lot.
• Check in with the designated staff member at the assembly point and follow all instructions given by authorized personnel.
• Do not re-enter the building for any reason until notified by designated staff or emergency personnel that it is safe to go back into the building.

AACC Spring 2024 Courses

AACC Summer Registration begins on Tuesday, May 21st.

Thursday, May 16th, 10:00am-12:00pm &

Tuesday, May 21st, 8:30am-12:00pm

Representatives from AACC will be available to meet with students to make sure login credentials are up-to-date and help navigate their myAACC accounts.

Ceramics

Tuesdays, 9:00am-2:30pm

Reminder that Ceramics will be canceled on Tuesday, May 7th.

Quilting Group

Fridays, 1:00pm-4:00pm ANNEX

O’Malley quilters continue to share their talents with those in need in our communities.



Numerous quilts were meticulously sewn and donated to the veterans at the Hospice of the Chesapeake. “Giving is all about giving joy. We are grateful to do our part. Life is too short… we need to take care of those around us.”

**ATTENTION**

We are having an increasing number of people NOT SHOW for programs that they have signed up for. Most of our activities are filled with a waitlist. We encourage you to write the date in your calendar, and please give us a call if you cannot attend an event.

Scott's Painting Workshop

Thursday, May 2nd, 2:00PM ANNEX

Join Scott Clark for an afternoon of fun and painting! Each person will create a masterpiece that you will be able to take home. The cost will be $5.00.

Limited availability, all artistic abilities are welcome!

Sign up at the front desk; $5 fee due at time of sign up.

*You may only sign up yourself and 1 additional person.*

Reflexology

Tuesday, May 7th, 11:00AM-12:00PM

By appointment only

Reserve your space for a personalized 15 min. reflexology treatment.

Reflexology is the application of pressure to areas of the feet to generally relax and alleviate stress. The theory behind reflexology is that certain areas of the foot correspond to the organs and systems of the body. Pressure applied to the foot is believed to bring relaxation and healing to the corresponding area of the body.

*Please note the weight limit for the reflexology chair is 250 lbs.*

Sign up by calling the center or stop by the front desk.

Library Chat

Wednesday, May 8th, 11:00AM-1:00PM

Come and chat with a representative from the AACO Public Library.

There will be some giveaways, flyers, reading lists, and you can chat with the librarians about what you enjoy reading and they can offer reading recommendations.

They can also assist with the Libby (E-Reader) app and/or advise on downloading E-books and E-audio to their devices.

Building Strength-FX Physical Therapy

Thursday, May 9th, 10:00AM

Please join Cara Woods, LPT, as she reviews exercises and best practices for building strength. Participants will learn about 1 rep max living, how to identify it, and lifestyle changes associated with 1 rep max living. Participants will learn how strength training benefits daily life and improves their overall quality of life. This workshop will dispel common myths surrounding older adults and strength training, along with a demonstration of strength-building exercises.

Sign up by calling the center or stop by the front desk.

History of Pandemics

Tuesday, May 14th, 10:00AM

Veteran history instructor, Diane Duray, facilitates this lecture which investigates the ways in which plague, smallpox, typhus and other diseases have shaped human history, from antiquity to the present. It also explores how civilization has in turn influenced the development of disease and helped determine the nature and course of history's greatest epidemics/pandemics.

Sign up by calling the center or stop by the front desk.

Information and Assistance

Thursday, May 16th, 10:00AM-12:00PM

A representative from the Department of Aging & Disabilities Information & Assistance team (I&A) staff will be available for questions.

Veronica and Mike Performance & Lunch

Thursday, May 16th, 12:00PM

Veronica & Mike will be live playing a little 60s & 70s music. Come dance, sing or just listen. Veronica & Mike are part of the Oracle band, playing all over Maryland and Virginia.

Jersey Mikes will be served for lunch. 

Choice of: Tuna Sub OR Club Sub served with chips and a cookie. SPACE LIMITED!!

Please note: Lunch will be served at 11:45am

Sign up with Gloria Shaw, Nutrition Site Aide, between the hours of 9am-1pm by May 1st.

Sign ups may only be made in person.

Scott's Painting Workshop

Thursday, May 16th, 2:00PM ANNEX

Join Scott Clark for an afternoon of fun and painting! Each person will create a masterpiece that you will be able to take home. The cost will be $5.00.

Limited availability, all artistic abilities are welcome!

Sign up at the front desk; $5 fee due at time of sign up.

*You may only sign up yourself and 1 additional person.*

Book Club

Monday, May 20th, 1:00PM

Chat and discover a new great read! Join an Odenton Library staff member to share your thoughts about what you’re reading! Group will meet once a month.

The May book club theme is set in another country.

Mindful Moments-Social Connection

Monday, May 20th, 1:30PM

Join a representative from the Department of Aging & Disabilities in this monthly opportunity to engage with others around mental wellness and discuss mental health, the brain, and related tips and resources. 

For the month of May, the Mindful Moments topic will be Social Connection. Wondering how to stay connected? Feeling isolated or lonely? Let's talk about how to stay connected with others and ourselves as we deal with life changes and loss.  

Sign up by calling the center or stop by the front desk.

Fitness Room Orientation

Tuesday, May 21st, 11:00AM ANNEX

Join Kim Murphy as she goes through the equipment room and shows you how to properly use each piece of equipment and answers any questions you may have!

This will be held once a month, limited space available.

Sign up at the Annex or call (410) 222-0140.

*Please note, the exercise room will be closed during orientation*

Bingo

Friday, May 24th, 10:30AM-12:00PM

Please bring $2 to put towards prizes at sign up.

Space is limited.

Sign up at the front desk.

Arundel Alarmers

Wednesday, May 29th, 11:00AM

The Alarmers are a volunteer, non profit group whose main objective is to support the Fire and Police Departments when they have a situation that requires them to be out in the heat or cold for any period of time. They take the coffee wagon and go to the site with food, drinks, and heating/cooling shelter. They also go to other events such as the Polar Bear Plunge, The Bay Bridge Run SPCA, Fire Academy & more.

They are visiting us to raise AWARENESS and SERVE LUNCH

MENU: HOT DOG, CHIPS, FRUIT CUP, COOKIE & DRINK.

Sign up by calling the center or stop by the front desk by Tuesday, May 22nd.

Voices in Melody

Thursday, May 30th, 12:15PM

The Anne Arundel Retired School Personnel Association (AARSPA) chorus mission is to provide gratis community choral performances for Anne Arundel County Senior Activity Centers and other groups. Come enjoy their musical stylings!

Friday at the Movies

Fridays, 12:30PM

The movies for the month of May:

*Movies are subject to change based on availability*

May 3rd- The Upside

May 10th- The Accountant

May 17th- Father Stu

May 31st- World War Z

Membership

Anne Arundel County Senior Activity Centers offer free memberships to individuals 55 years of age and older and self-sufficient. Membership is free. Spouses of any age are welcome when accompanying someone 55 or older. For more information, visit your local senior activity center to obtain orientation materials and take a tour. Anyone needing some individual assistance in the senior activity center should contact the Senior Center Plus Program at 410-222-4257 for resources and options. 

Flea Market

We have a flea market open daily; run by volunteers. Donated items are always accepted at the Front Office. All proceeds benefit OSI.

Books

We sell books! Paperbacks are $0.50 and Hardbacks are $1.00. Feel free to stop by anytime and browse.

Snack Cart

Snacks, water, and sodas are available through our snack bar.

Lunch Program

Meals are served at the Center, Monday-Friday at noon. Reservations must be made two weeks in advance, in person. Cancellations are required by 10:00AM the day before the meal is served, and must be called in at (410) 222-6223 between the hours of 9:00am-1:00pm. In an effort to support the ongoing and future work of the Congregate Meal Program, voluntary donations are encouraged, if one is able. No eligible person will be denied a meal if unable to donate. Each congregate meal costs $5.25.

Anne Arundel County Office of Transportation

Provides rides to seniors 55+ 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.

Wi-Fi Service

There is free Wi-Fi service available in the Center. Look for "Guest@Anne" on your mobile device. No password needed.

SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program)

A representative from the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities is available to answer your questions regarding 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.

Notary Public

A notary public is generally available during regular business hours. Please contact the Center at (410) 222-6227, in advance to make an appointment for notary services. There is no fee for this service, however, donations are accepted.

Maryland Access Point (MAP)

This service is provided by Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities. MAP is the "one stop shop" for seniors, 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.