UPDATE: Howard County 50+ Centers in-person activity suspensions and restrictions to continue through January 31
Due to the community transmission status and COVID positivity rates, the Howard County Office on Aging and Independence (OAI) will continue the following restrictions through January 31:
- All Howard County 50+ Center group programs, large events and drop-in activities are canceled. Fitness equipment rooms remain open for members. Essential services, including Maryland Access Point (MAP) information and assistance and State Health Insurance Program Counseling (SHIP), are available.
- The Connections Social Day Program at the Ellicott City 50+ Center is closed until further notice.
- In-person home and facility-based visits will be conducted on a case-by-case basis; virtual visits will be conducted. The Long Term Care Ombudsman will make in-person visits to facilities.
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Virtual 50+ Center programming will continue, including the fee-based virtual group exercise pass and other lifelong learning programs. View the January Virtual Programs Guide for details.
The indoor mask mandate remains in effect for all Howard County buildings and facilities. Stay COVID Safe by getting your vaccine, maintaining six feet of distance from others, practicing proper handwashing hygiene, and monitoring your health daily. For up-to-date information about vaccines, booster shots and testing go to www.howardcountymd.gov/health/covid-19 or call 410-313-6284 (voice/relay).
To stay informed of further changes and receive the current schedule of virtual programs, register here to join 50+ center email list. Here are just a few OAI virtual programs offered this month via Webex:
- Explaining the Process: How OAI Supports Our Caregivers, Our Heroes / Tuesday, January 18 / 10 a.m. to noon
Learn about caregiver support options and resources available through the Office on Aging and Independence. FREE; pre-registration is requested at https://oaicaregiverwebinar2022.eventbrite.com. Webex login information will be emailed to all registrants. For more information, call 410-313-5955.
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National Park Series: Kenai Fjords National Park / Tuesday, January 18 / 2:00 p.m. / Click link to join
NPS Ranger Leah Wold leads us on an exploration of Kenai Fjords National Park in Seward, Alaska. Meeting #2318 995 7193 and Password: New50+
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Name That Tune / Friday, January 21 / 2:00 p.m. / Link to join
Enjoy a salute to the many accomplishments of men in the music industry, from crooners like Tony Bennett to pop groups like The Beach Boys. Join in the fun by playing an interactive guessing game, presented by Ellen Brown. Use meeting #2308 685 9817 and password: New50+.
