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October 2021
News and Events
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MASKS ARE REQUIRED
Masks are required to be worn in all County facilities regardless of vaccination status. This applies to all County employees and the general public when in a County building.
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OCTOBER IN PERSON
DROP-IN EXERCISE CLASSES
Class descriptions are below.
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Adaptive P.E. 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 Adapted PE class for some Chair Strength Training! Debbie will warm you 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. Suggested Equipment: Weights, bands and a small play ball will be used for a variety of exercises. Class meets October 4-December 6.
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Weight Training with Debbie Halley
Mondays from 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Class starts with a 5-minute cardio warm up and then progresses with exercises with the below items. There will be some seated exercises focusing on the abdominals but the class is a standing class for the most part. Debbie will also focus on balance and coordination in some of the classes as well. The class will end with seated stretches. Equipment needed: bands, weights, small ball and a chair for abdominal exercises. Class meets October 4-December 6.
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Aerobics with Adrienne Collins
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m.
Upbeat cardio to get the blood flowing and warm the muscles. We move into body stretches, elongating the muscles, ligaments, tendons and the spine. We focus on correct posture, by lifting the body via the sternum and crown of the head. Keeping the body upright is important for correcting posture, avoiding falls, and maintaining good balance. We incorporate light hand weights and chair routines into the workout to strengthen the upper and lower body. No two workouts are the same, all set to great music! Tentative dates for class are October 12-December 9. Check with the center to confirm the class will run as scheduled.
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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 ten-week 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 in fashion. Joan will lead the class in person from South County Senior Center. Participants may take the class in person at the center or virtually via Zoom. Zoom link is below. Class meets from October 6-December 8.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 872 3027 8310
Passcode: uvrq0B!t
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Mat Exercise with Joan Coker
Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Joan Coker leads this in person half-hour mat exercise class. This class focuses on increasing your core strength, improving flexibility and enhancing joint and spine health. Exercises will be done on the floor on mats.
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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.
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October 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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Genealogy Club Seeking New Leadership |
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The future of South County Senior Center's Genealogy Club is uncertain, as two members of the leadership of the group are stepping down. The group is looking for new leadership to plan the meetings, locate speakers for the meetings, collect dues and other duties that are essential to the continuance of the group. The Genealogy Club has traditionally met on the first Monday of every month at the senior center. If anyone is interested in taking on a leadership role so that the group can continue, please contact Suzie Antkowiak, the center director. |
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BINGO
Monday, October 4 and 18
from 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Play bingo for prizes on the first & third Mondays each month. Volunteers call the bingo games. No registration required. There will be no Bingo game on September 6 as the center is closed for Labor Day.
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Advisory Council Meeting
Tuesday, October 5 at 9:30 a.m.
The Advisory Council holds its monthly meeting. All center members are welcome to attend.
Friends of SCSC Inc Meeting
Tuesday, October 5 at 9:30 a.m.
The Friends of South County Senior Center, Inc. holds its monthly meeting. All center members are welcome to attend.
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Walk Maryland Day
Tuesday, October 6 at 11:00 a.m.
Everyone is welcome to join us at South County Senior Center for a FREE outdoor walk to celebrate Maryland's official state exercise. Click below to register or see the flyer for other ways to register and more information.
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South County Senior Center's
Technology User's Group
Thursday, October 7
from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Computer, Tablet, and Smartphone users meet via Zoom to discuss updates, news, and resources in the technology world. This group meets the first Thursday each month from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
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Virtual Zentangle® Workshop: Zentangle® Inspired Art -
Autumn Glory
Mondays, October 11, 18 & 25
from 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Be inspired by the colors of the Fall in this three-session course. Julie Allison of Harmony Inspired Art will teach us how to use leaves to print beautiful tiles and backdrops for our Autumn-inspired compositions. During the first session we will be creating our colored tiles. The following session we will be learning tangles to accentuate tiles. Our final project will be an Autumn wreath, fit for framing!
This class is suited for beginners as well as experienced tanglers as we will touch upon the traditional method of Zentangle, process and philosophy as we embark on the tangling during week two. (Please note, however, that this is not the focus of the course. Contact the Edgewater Senior Center if interested in an online introduction to Zentangle course to better understand the methodology and techniques of traditional Zentangle.)
Returning participants need your usual tangling supplies. If you are new to Zentangle, a kit is required for this class and is available through the instructor at $10.60. Contact the Senior Center to let them know you need one. All participants will receive an additional supply list after they have registered for the class.
Feel free to contact the instructor with any questions at julie@harmonyinspiredart.com.
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Painting Workshop with Scott Clarke: Black Cat
Thursday, October 14
from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
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Join artist Scott Clarke in making this simple yet dynamic design! This fun tutorial 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 black cat painting just in time for Halloween! All supplies will be provided. Sign up at the front desk by Tuesday, October 12.
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Parkinson's Support Group
Friday, October 15
from 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
This support group, sponsored by Johns Hopkins Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder center, is open to individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's and their family members.
This group meets at the center on the third Friday of each month.
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South County Senior Center Book Club at Edgewater Library
Monday, October 18
from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
This month we will be discussing Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. This book club is held in partnership with the Edgewater Library. This meeting will be held in person at the Edgewater Library, with a Zoom option for those who prefer to attend virtually. Please register to receive the Zoom link.
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Maryland Access Point Outreach Visit
Tuesday, October 19 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Sanya Smith, Certified Consumer Resource Specialist and Options Counselor with the Department of Aging & Disabilities MAP Program will be here to speak with senior center participants who have questions or need connections to resources. MAP links seniors and their families to community resources and educates about available services provided by our department and the community. Drop by to meet Sanya and ask her any questions you may have about programs and services in Anne Arundel County.
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HALLOWEEN PARTY WITH ISLAND BREEZE MUSIC
Wednesday, October 27
from 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Back by popular demand! Meki Toalepai of Island Breeze Music joins us for an afternoon of music, dancing and fun! Everyone is invited to wear their Halloween costumes and enjoy treats and refreshments. Happy Halloween!
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Painting Workshop with Scott Clarke:
"The Witching Hour"
Thursday, October 28 from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
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Join artist Scott Clarke in making this simple yet dynamic design! This fun tutorial 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 spooky "The Witching Hour" painting just in time for Halloween!
All supplies will be provided by the instructor. Sign up at the front desk by Tuesday, October 26.
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Cooking with Chef Tom
Monday, November 1
from 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
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Chef Tom Campbell from Gibson Island Restaurant in Pasadena joins us for a live cooking demonstration. Participants will learn how to make a delicious Pumpkin Crème Brûlée, a dessert consisting of a rich pumpkin custard base topped with a layer of hardened caramelized sugar, which will be the star on any Thanksgiving table. All participants will get to sample the dessert during the class. There is a $5 class fee due at sign up. Register at the front desk by Thursday, October 28.
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WINTER CLASS REGISTRATION
The class list for winter will be available in November,
but mark your calendars now for the start date of Winter registration.
AACC Classes: Registration for the Winter session of AACC's Senior Program classes begins on Tuesday, November 23. There is an administrative fee of $80 for all students. Students aged 60 and over pay no additional registration fees. Individuals aged 55 to 59 pay $40 per class in addition to the $80 administrative fee. Some classes may require a separate supply fee. Students may register in person at the senior center until Tuesday, December 14 or online at myaacc.aacc.edu. Paper registration forms will be available at the centers, and students may register for both in person and virtual classes using the paper forms. Class descriptions will be available at the center and on our website.
Rec & Parks Classes: There is a separate fee and registration process for these classes.
Please see the front desk for more information about class registration.
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See below for a list of trips being offered in 2022. More details will be available in the 2022 Trip Booklet, which will be available in mid-October.
All trips are open to Anne Arundel County Senior Center members. Participants must sign up in person at the center during Trip Office Hours. Trip Office Hours are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Current key tags must be shown when registering for a trip. For more information about any trips, please contact Shirley Callahan at the Trip Desk at 410-222-1478.
Trip participants must wear a mask on the bus and when traveling with us as there may be masking requirements at our destinations. The Bus Trip Committee will not be providing masks on the trips. Additional trip rules are available at the center.
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Sight & Sound Theatre
"Queen Esther" and Family Style Lunch at Hershey Farm Restaurant
Strasburg, Pennsylvania
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Departure:10:00 a.m. Arrive Home:8:00 p.m.
Total Cost: $130.00 Deposit: $25.00
Deposit due at sign up. Final payment due Monday, September 27.
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American Music Theatre
"Winter Wonderland" and Buffet Lunch at The Inn at Leola Village
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Departure:10:00 a.m. Arrive Home:8:00 pm
Total Cost: $122.00 Deposit: $25.00
Deposit due at sign up. Final payment due Wednesday, November 17.
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Bus transportation, lunch, reserved seats for the shows and all taxes and tips (including the driver) are included in the cost. Flyers with additional trip details will be available at the center. |
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March: "The Irish Cabaret" at Hunterdon Hill Playhouse
Wednesday, March 16 Total Cost: $130.00
April: "David" at Sight & Sound Theatre
Thursday, April 7 Total Cost: $134.00
April: "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back" at Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, April 24 Total Cost: $135.00
May: Museum of the Bible
Wednesday, May 18 Total Cost: $78.00
June: C&D Canal Cruise
Wednesday, June 15 Total Cost: $125.00
July: Iceland (Information to be announced at a later date)
August: Dorothy Megan Crab Feast
Tuesday, August 9 Total Cost: $95.00
September: "Hamilton" at the Kennedy Center
Wednesday, September 28 Total Cost: $309.00
October: Chester River Fall Foliage
Tuesday, October 11 Total Cost: $103.00
November: Delaware Park Casino
Thursday, November 3 Total Cost: $29.00
December: American Music Theatre
Thursday, December 1 Total Cost: $124.00
December: Christmas at the Greenbrier
Sunday - Tuesday, December 18-20 Total Cost: Double, $885.00 per person;
Single, $1235.00 per person; Triple, $775.00 per person
For more information about trips for this year and next, please contact Shirley in the Trip Office at 410-222-1478 or 410-798-4802.
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Caregiver Educational Workshops Offered
The Department of Aging and Disabilities is pleased to announce three up-coming Caregiver Educational Workshops for October 2021.
Having an emergency preparedness kit, being informed of local hazards, and practicing emergency preparations could make you more ready as a caregiver in an emergency. On October 13th at 6:30 pm, James Kremple, Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management, will present a workshop on Emergency Preparedness for Caregivers. This workshop will be held at the North County/Hein office located at 7320 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. You can register for this workshop online at http://www.aacounty.org/aging or call 410-222-4375/4339.
On October 6th at 6:30 pm, Mary Chaput, Family Caregiver Support Program Director, will facilitate the Virtual Dementia Live Program via the Zoom platform. On October 13, at
2:00 pm, the Department will offer an in-person Dementia Live workshop at 7320 Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie. The Dementia Live workshop is a high impact, dementia simulation experience that immerses participants into life with dementia, resulting in a deeper understanding of what it is like to live with cognitive impairment and sensory changes. Space is limited at both sessions and pre-registration is required. You can register for these workshops by calling 410-222-4339/4375.
Face masks are required in all county buildings for participants attending in-person sessions.
The workshops are presented at no cost to the public by the National Family Caregiver Support Program of the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities.
Anyone needing accommodations must contact Mary Chaput at 410-222-4339, or by
email at agchap01@aacounty.org at least seven days in advance of the event. TTY users, please call via Maryland Relay 7-1-1. All materials are available in an alternative format upon request.
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October is Residents' Rights Month
The Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities will recognize October as Residents’ Rights Month. This is an annual event held each October focused on awareness of dignity, respect, and the value of long-term care residents.
Across the country, residents of nursing homes and assisted living homes, along with family members, ombudsmen, advocates, and others will honor the individual rights of long-term care residents. The theme for Residents' Rights Month 2021 is "Reclaiming My Rights, My Home, My Life", which acknowledges the impact of this past year on residents, and highlights the need for residents’ rights to be recognized, recovered, and reasserted. It emphasizes the recognition of the long-term care facility as the residents’ home, and the importance of residents reclaiming their own lives.
“Our ombudsman program protects the rights of Anne Arundel County residents in assisted living or long-term care facilities, empowering self-determination through education and support,” Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman said. "I am proud of the work the Department of Aging and Disabilities Ombudsman Program does in nursing homes and assisted living facilities through our county, and thank their staff for their efforts not just this month, but all year long."
County Executive Pittman proclaimed October as Long-Term Care Residents’ Rights Month. Raising awareness of federal and state laws pertaining to Residents’ Rights assists in restoring dignity and self-determination of each resident of long-term care. This is a vital function of the Local Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program at the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities.
In Anne Arundel County, there are 15 nursing homes and 127 assisted living homes that provide housing and services to nearly 4,300 residents. The staff of the Local Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program visit all of these homes multiple times a year to advocate for quality of life and care of the residents, investigate complaints, and ensure that individuals understand their rights. Authorized under the federal Older Americans Act, the program also provides information on how to find a facility, conducts community education sessions, and supports residents, their families, and the public with individual consultation regarding long-term care.
“Residents in long-term care facilities have the right to be treated with honor and respect at all times. We celebrate this month to bring awareness and advocacy to residents, especially during this past year," said Karrisa Kelly, Director, Department of Aging and Disabilities. “The Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities’ Ombudsman Program continues to support all residents through protecting the rights, safety, and dignity of all.”
Throughout the month of October, the Local Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program will be talking to residents of nursing homes and assisted living homes about their rights and providing information to spread the word that residents of long-term care have many rights as citizens. All residents in nursing homes and assisted living homes maintain their rights as U.S. citizens according to the Constitution of the United States of America. Residents’ Rights Month also raises awareness of these rights and pays tribute to the unique contributions of long-term care residents to our community.
For more information, contact the Local Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities, 410-222-4257. TTY users, please call via Maryland relay 7-1-1. All materials are available in alternative formats upon request.
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October is National Disability
Employment Awareness Month
The Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities today announced its participation in National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October. The purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities. This year's theme is "America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion."
The history of National Disability Employment Awareness Month traces back to 1945 when Congress enacted a law declaring the first week in October each year "National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week." In 1962, the word "physically" was removed to acknowledge the employment needs and contributions of individuals with all types of disabilities. In 1988, Congress expanded the week to a month and changed the name to National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
“We are proud to be a part of this year's National Disability Employment Awareness Month," said Karrisa Kelly, Director. "We support and value the contributions of all individuals, including individuals with disabilities."
The Department of Aging and Disabilities strives to educate the community on disability employment issues and is committed to an inclusive work culture.
The Commission on Disability Issues and the Department of Aging and Disabilities will virtually celebrate Disability Awareness Day on October 21, 2021 from 6-8 PM. Disability Awareness Day is an opportunity to publicly acknowledge and honor the many contributions individuals with disabilities make to our community, everyday.
Employers and employees in all industries can learn more about how to participate in National Disability Employment Awareness Month and ways they can promote its messages — during October and throughout the year — by visiting www.dol.gov/NDEAM.
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