Hello seniors! Our senior center is still scheduled to reopen on Monday, June 28th and we are looking forward to seeing everyone again! I will be sending out an email next week with all of the up-to-date information on the senior center rules and days of operations. See below for a list of our in-person July activities.
The final produce giveaway at the Pascal Senior Center is tomorrow, June 17th. We are pleased to hear how many of you have benefited from this important program. See below for information on additional upcoming food giveaways, and the 2021 Farmer's Market flyer. The Brooklyn Park Farmer's Market will begin next Monday, June 21st, and is held every Monday in the Brooklyn Park Middle School parking lot.
Take care, stay safe in the heat, and beware of the cicadas!
~Sarah & Emalee
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Brooklyn Park Senior Center
July in-person programming
All events listed below will be held at the Brooklyn Park Senior Center. There is no fee for any of the below programs, and sign up is not required unless noted.
Bingo
Mondays, June 28, July 12, 19 & 26; 10:00 AM
Come join us for a fun-filled game of Bingo. Prizes will be provided by the senior center, participants will not need to bring their own prizes.
Korean Bingo
Wednesdays, June 30, July 7, 14, 21 & 28; 1:30 PM
Come join us for a fun-filled game of Bingo, translated in Korean. Prizes will be provided by the senior center, participants will not need to bring their own prizes.
Korean Computers
Mondays, July 12, 19 & 26; 9:30-11:30 AM
Instructor Jong Park covers a variety of computer topics in this class, taught in Korean.
Beginning Tai Chi
Fridays, July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30; 10:45-11:45 AM
Tai Chi is a Chinese exercise system that uses slow, smooth body movements to achieve a state of relaxation of both body and mind. As a system of physical exercise used to improve and maintain health, Tai Chi can be helpful in achieving a state of physical and mental relaxation while also strengthening the cardiovascular and immune systems. This class is taught by Sean Martial. You can register for this class by clicking the ‘registration’ button below or by calling the senior center at 410-222-6847.
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Book Club & Library Presentation
Friday, July 9th; 11:00 AM
Anna D’Agostino from the Brooklyn Park Library will be available to discuss the various services the library has to offer, including eBooks, eAudiobooks, and Kanopy streaming options. Anna will also be discussing the possibility of a senior center book club. Anna will introduce several books available to choose as book club selections, so come provide your input!
Secondhand Lions Movie
Friday, July 16th; 1:30 PM
A shy adolescent boy, Walter (Haley Joel Osment), is taken by his greedy mother (Kyra Sedgwick) to spend the summer with his two hard-boiled great-uncles, Hub (Robert Duvall) and Garth (Michael Caine), who are rumored to possess a great fortune. At first, the two old men, both set in their ways, find Walter's presence a nuisance, but they eventually warm up to the boy and regale him with tall tales from their past. In return, Walter helps reawaken their youthful spirit.
Exercise Equipment Room Orientation
Monday, July 19th; 10:00-11:00 AM
Brooklyn Park Senior Center has an exercise equipment room with a treadmill, bike, elliptical and weights. Before using this room, seniors must first attend a free one-time safety orientation session, taught by Louise Mulvey. Sign up is required- you can register for the orientation by clicking the ‘registration’ button below or by calling the senior center at 410-222-6847.
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Rearview Mirror Performance
Friday, July 23rd; 10:00-11:00 AM
This popular duo is sure to please, playing music from the 50’s-70’s and beyond. Their performances cover all genres of music, from rock ‘n roll, country and R&B, to pop, disco and Motown.
Forrest Gump Movie
Friday, July 30th; 1:30 PM
Born with a low IQ, Forrest Gump has never thought of himself as disadvantaged, and thanks to his supportive mother, he leads anything but a restricted life. Whether dominating on the gridiron as a college football star, fighting in Vietnam or captaining a shrimp boat, Forrest inspires people with his childlike optimism. But one person Forrest cares about most may be the most difficult to save- his childhood love, the sweet but troubled Jenny. Tom Hanks, Sally Field and Robin Wright star in this inspiring movie.
Vintage Entertainment Performance
Monday, August 2nd; 10:00-11:00 AM
Frank and Trish Curreri will be performing music from the Great American Songbook. Come hear this husband and wife duo perform music made famous from the 1940's through the 1980's.
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Brooklyn Park Senior Center
June/July online programming
All events listed are offered online through Zoom. For the events with a registration link, please click on the link to pre-register. Once you have registered, you will receive an email with the zoom link. For the programs with a zoom link listed, just click on the link at the start time of the event to enter the zoom program.
Chair Yoga Class
Mondays, June 21, July 5, 12, 19 & 26; 1:00-2:15 PM
*Note: There will be no Chair Yoga Zoom class on 6/28*
Taught by Linda McGill, this class is designed for relaxation. You will experience deep, rhythmic breathing accompanied by simple stretches in a safe and comfortable setting.
Meeting ID: 829 5781 43684
Vintage Entertainment Performance
Thursday, June 17th; 1:00-2:00 PM
Husband and wife duo Frank & Trish Curreri will be entertaining us with their "Shadows of Motown" performance. Join us for a trip down memory lane with the sweet sounds from the motor city- Detroit, Michigan. From Smokey Robinson to The Temptations, The Supremes and many more!
Meeting ID: 817 4338 2707 Passcode: 42u^74FD
Or dial by your location: +1 301 715 8592 (Washington DC), 888 475 4499 Toll-free or 833 548 0276 Toll-free
Telephone Meeting ID: 817 4338 2707 Telephone Passcode: 97659431
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***You are also welcome to attend other Anne Arundel County senior center zoom events. Below is a listing of their upcoming online programs:
Chair Exercise with Joan Coker
Fridays, June 18 & 25; 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Join Joan Coker for this fun chair exercise class. Participants will use resistance bands, hand weights, and a small rubber ball for some of the exercises.
Zoom link:
Sunflower Barn Acrylic Painting
Thursday, June 17th; 12:00 PM
Join Scott Clark for an acrylic painting instruction. Each person will create a beautiful sunflower barn masterpiece!
Housing Opportunities Presentation
Tuesday, June 22nd; 1:00- 2:00 PM
Marie Simpson joins us to share information about the current local housing market. Marie can answer your questions about whether this is the right time to buy or sell a home, and offer tips and suggestions about current trends to help you get the most out of your home buying and selling experience.
Registration link:
Mindfulness Wednesday
Wednesday, June 23rd; 10:00 AM
Explore the art of mindfulness and discover how mental wellbeing can better help you meet the challenges of modern life. Certified instructor Cindy Edwards began her mindfulness practice after more than 15 years of previous meditation experience.
The Expeditions of Lewis & Clark Presentation
Wednesday, June 23rd; 12:00 PM
Come explore the journeys of Merriweather Lewis and William Clark, and the purpose of their expeditions. Relive their travels with Sacajawea and the effect that the white man moving Westward had on the Native Americans. Presented by historian Diane Duray.
Remotely Creative Virtual Meetup
Friday, June 25th; 1:00- 3:00 PM
Virtual meetup for those who would like to make art or discuss projects they have worked on in an Open Studio format.
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