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O'Malley Senior Activity Center & Annex
January 2025 Newsletter
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Wishing all of our cherished members a joyful and prosperous New Year! May this year bring you good health, happiness, and many wonderful moments. We look forward to another year of community, laughter, and shared memories.
Here's to a bright 2025!
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Senior Activity Center Closures
The O'Malley Senior Activity Center and Annex will be closed on the following days:
Wednesday, January 1st (New Year's Day)
Monday, January 20th (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
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Thank you!
The O'Malley Seniors, Inc. (OSI) netted over $2,300 for the Holiday Flea Market and $250 for the Plant Sale in December.
Grateful to those who donated items and to those who shopped to support us.
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AARP Tax-Aide
The O’Malley Senior Activity Center will be offering the AARP Tax Assistance Program. This is a free service that is coordinated by AARP.
Appointments are required.
Beginning on Tuesday, January 21st, you can call or stop by the center to schedule an appointment. Appointment slots will begin in February.
Intake forms must be picked up before your appointment!
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Local Van Trips
Thursday, January 9th-Walmart
Bus Departs at 9:30 AM and Returns at 12:00 PM
A van from Partners in Care, Inc. will take participants to Walmart in Severn. Participants are responsible for all the costs of their trip.
Tuesday, January 21st-Arundel Mills Mall
Bus Departs at 10:00 AM and Returns at 1:30 PM
A van from Partners in Care, Inc. will take participants to the Arundel Mills Mall in Hanover. Participants are responsible for all the costs of their trip.
Space on the van is limited.
Sign up by calling the center or stop by the front desk.
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Trips
All trips are sponsored by O'Malley Seniors, Inc.
Trip Desk
Trip Desk is available on Mondays from 8:30am-12:00pm and Wednesdays from 10:45am-2:00pm.
Upcoming
Riverside Dinner Theatre-"Heartbreak Hotel" Waitlist Only
Wednesday, January 29th
Bus Departs at 8:45 AM and Returns at 6:45 PM
Murder Mystery at Mount Hope Mansion
Thursday, February 20th
Bus Departs at 10:15 AM and Returns at 7:15 PM
2025 Trip Registration
Registration for 2025 trips is ongoing.
There are still openings on the Alaska Cruise in June 2025. Please see Juanita Patke on Mondays, 9:00am-1:30pm if interested.
Trip Books are available at the Front Desk for $1.00.
Or you may download online at
https://www.aacounty.org/aging-and-disabilities/senior-activity-centers/omalley
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Durable Medical Equipment
If you have items that you would like to donate or are in need of any equipment, the Maryland Durable Medical Equipment Re-Use Program can help. See the flyer below for more details or visit the Maryland Durable Medical Equipment Re-Use website.
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AACC Winter 2025 Registration
AACC Winter 2025 courses will begin the week of Monday, January 6th.
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Canasta
Thursdays, 9:45AM-11:15AM
Teammates sit across from each other on opposite ends of a table. Shuffle 2 decks of cards together, including the jokers, and deal 11 cards to each player each round. Play melds (3 or more cards of the same rank) or canastas (a meld of 7 or more cards) to earn points. The first team to 5,000 points wins.
Volunteer, Barbara Wallenstein will be on hand to teach you how to play the game of Canasta. If you are a card player-you will love it. Beginners can learn in about 20 minutes!
The group will meet weekly.
Sign up by calling the center or stop by the front desk.
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Quilting Group
Fridays, 1:00PM ANNEX
O’Malley Quilters were busy elves the month of December sewing pillowcases for BWMC Acute Care Unit.
O'Malley Quilting Club meets on Fridays at the Annex from 1:00pm-4:00pm.
Experience in quilting required.
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You may sign up in-person at the center or by calling (410) 222-6227. | |
**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.
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Arundel High School Choir
Monday, January 6th, 12:30PM
Join the students of Arundel High School's Advanced Treble Choir and Vocal Ensemble for an afternoon filled with festive music and holiday cheer.
In the event of closure, there will be a "Snow Date" of Wednesday, January 8th.
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Reflexology
Tuesday, January 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.
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Maryland Insurance Administration
Wednesday, January 8th, 10:00AM-1:00PM
Join a representative from the Maryland Insurance Administration to learn more about insurance issues and get help with insurance problems.
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Library Link
Thursday, January 9th, 11:30AM-1:00PM
Chat with a representative from Anne Arundel County Public Library! They can assist you with all your library needs, including:
- Signing up for library cards
- Accessing e-books and online resources on your devices
- Answering any library-related questions
- Sharing information about upcoming events and services
And don’t forget to pick up a free book (or two) while you chat!
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Scott's Painting Workshop
Thursday, January 9th, 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.
This program is sponsored OSI. There is a $5 supply fee due at sign up. All supplies will be provided by the instructor.
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.*
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Diabetes Support Group
Friday, January 10th, 2:00PM
Whether you're pre-diabetic, a newly diagnosed diabetic or have been managing your diabetes for a long time, please join us for the new Diabetes Support Group. You aren't the only one managing--talk with other diabetics. Caregivers for diabetics are also welcome. Led by volunteer Lynne Zeigler.
Sign up by calling the center or stop by the front desk.
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Advance Care Planning
Tuesday, January 14th, 8:30AM-12:30PM
University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UM BWMC) is excited to provide education and assistance to center members who are interested in advance care planning (MOLST and advance directive forms). In order to meet the needs of the members, the senior activity centers will have monthly scheduled sessions available to meet with the UM BWMC case manager, for anyone who would like to complete these documents. The case manager is also available to meet with a member separately at a scheduled appointment, if needed.
The case manager, Dawn Baker, MSN, MS, RN, CCRN, CHPN, has over 40 years of experience as a registered nurse. She currently works as the palliative care case manager in Population Health at UM BWMC.
For additional information, you can contact Dawn Baker at dawn.baker@umm.edu or at 410-787-6728 (work) or 240-712-0520 (cell).
Sign up by calling the center or stop by the front desk.
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Beyond the Break
Tuesday, January 14th, 10:00AM
This workshop, developed by the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation, focuses on educating participants about bone health, osteoporosis prevention, and strategies for maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle. The workshop will be taught by Jennifer Jackson, Program Coordinator for the Health Promotions program at the Department of Aging and Disabilities. Participants will gain valuable insights into bone care, nutrition, and exercise tailored to their needs for better long-term health outcomes.
Sign up by calling the center or stop by the front desk.
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Fitness Room Orientation
Tuesday, January 14th, 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*
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Information and Assistance
Thursday, January 16th, 10:00AM-12:00PM
A representative from the Department of Aging & Disabilities Information & Assistance team (I&A) staff will be available for questions.
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The True Love Story
Thursday, January 16th, 10:00AM-12:00PM-ANNEX
Join JoAnn Rich as she discusses the true love story of Tsar Nicholas II and Alexandra. She will go into detail about how they met and what obstacles they had to overcome before marrying. It will cover their youth and life up to their wedding and coronation. She will also explain how hemophilia was in Queen Victoria's family and made its way to Alexandra's son.
Sign up by calling the center or stop by the front desk.
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Toward the Better End
Wednesday, January 22nd, 2:00PM
Join a representative from the Luminis Health Gilchrist Lifecare Institute as they go over End of Life Decisions, Palliative Care, and Hospice Care.
The goals are:
- To understand the basics of palliative care - its services, insurance coverage, eligibility
- To understand the basics of hospice - its philosophy, services, insurance coverage, eligible diagnoses
- To understand the importance of talking with loved ones about end of life, advance directives and grief
- To understand where hospice care is provided and what it really means
- To understand what dying patients need
- To understand what an interdisciplinary team is and who is involved
- To understand the difference between palliative care and hospice care
- To understand that all hospice care is palliative, but not all palliative care is hospice
- To understand that the patient can change his/her mind at any time
- To understand why early referrals are important, when to call, myths vs reality
Sign up by calling the center or stop by the front desk.
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Scott's Painting Workshop
Thursday, January 23rd, 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.
This program is sponsored OSI. There is a $5 supply fee due at sign up. All supplies will be provided by the instructor.
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.*
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Book Club
Monday, January 27th, 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 meets once a month.
The January book club theme is Women Spies.
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Bingo
Friday, January 31st, 10:30AM-12:00PM
Starts promptly at 10:30AM. Please do not arrive late. Sponsored by OSI.
Please bring $2 to put towards prizes at sign up.
Space is limited to 20 seats.
Sign up at the front desk.
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Friday at the Movies
Fridays, 12:30PM
The movies for the month of January:
*Movies are subject to change based on availability*
January 3rd- Silver Linings Playbook
January 10th- The Yellow Cab Man
January 17th- Everything Everywhere All at Once
January 24th- The Help
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Billiards
Daily 8:30am-4:00pm ANNEX | Chess Club
Tuesdays; 12:30pm | Pinochle
Mon., Wed.,& Fri.; 1:00pm ANNEX | Open Art Lab
Wednesdays; 10:00am-1:00pm | Knitting & Crocheting
Mondays & Thursdays; 9:00am-11:00am | Bridge
Thursdays; 1:00pm-4:00pm ANNEX | Genealogy
Mondays; 1:00pm-3:00pm ANNEX | Quilting
Fridays; 1:00pm-4:00pm ANNEX | Scrabble
Tuesdays; 9:30am | Mahjong
Fridays; 1:00pm-4:00pm ANNEX | Ceramics
Tuesdays; 9:00am-2:30pm | Wood Carving
Fridays; 9:00am-11:00am | | |
Center Services & Information | |
Membership
The O'Malley Senior Activity Center offers free membership to individuals 55 and over who are active, self-sufficient, and able to function independently. For more information, visit us in person or give us a call at 410-222-6227 for additional information about classes and activities.
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. All proceeds benefit OSI.
Snack Cart
Snacks, water, and sodas are available through our snack bar. All proceeds benefit OSI.
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. 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.
Maryland Access Point (MAP)
This service is provided by 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.
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Anne Arundel County Department of Aging & Disabilities
Making Life Better!
| Anyone needing accommodations must contact the O'Malley Senior Activity Center at 410-222-6227 or by email at omalleycenter@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. | | | | |