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Glenwood Senior Center
Stop by for great activities and programs.
2400 Route 97
Cooksville, MD 21723
(next to Glenwood library)
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Meet the staff
From front left, Regina Jenkins, Chris Ferraro, Cathy Burkett, Wendell Porter, Jeanne Lohmeyer
This is our second month trying a combined newsletter. Please let us know what you think.
We are accepting letters of intention from individuals interested in joining the 50+center advisory council. Members assist staff in evaluating and planning programs and events, assist with center fundraising and overall strategic planning for the center. If you have questions, please see Cathy or Regina.
A big thank you to the Villas at Cattail Creek for their generous support of "Project Holiday", the Office on Aging's holiday
program that collects gifts and items for less fortunate seniors in the county. What a huge difference you made in the lives of our neighbors!
Remember it's time for our popular yearly events, our Chef's Special Omelet party on the 15th and our Chili Challenge on the 24th. March brings the Mighty Kelltones, Soups On Demo and Tai Sophia Lunchtime Lectures.
See you at the center!
Regina, Cathy, Chris, Wendell & Jeanne
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Howard County Office on Aging Inclement Weather Policy
If Howard County Schools are:
1 hour late, we are open for lunch and programs.
2 hours delay or closed then the center is open, but there will be no lunch, no transportation and limited programming. Call to determine if classes are cancelled. Thank you.
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Center Schedule Information
December 5 No Lunch
December 26-30 Holiday Break
January 2 Holiday Break
January 16 Closed
Acupuncture
Mondays, 9-12, Fridays, Noon-4 pm
Cost: $65 session, diagnosis separate
Join Maria Vanson, licensed acupuncturist for an acupuncture treatment. Get balanced and better able to deal with stress, worry, aches
and pains. Join several staff at the center in this wonderful treatment. Sign up at the front desk.
Qi Gong
Wednesdays, 11am, 10 weeks
Cost: $53, Instructor: Jessica Koch
Qi Gong, pronounced "chee gung," means
energy exercise. It is a combination of meditation and slow, beautiful movements
to relax the body and calm the mind. This
class will include standing and seated meditation, the gentle movements of Medical Qi Gong and Taiji Qi Gong to balance and promote the flow of qi in the body, breathing and self massage techniques to clear the mind and relax the
body. Suited for beginners and those already familiar with Qi Gong.
Line Dancing
Beginners, Thursdays, 12:45 pm Beyond Beginners, Thursdays, 1:45 pm $53 for 10 weeks, begins January 4th
Dancing is great exercise and fun. Come join Mary McCormick for one of these two options. Beginners or Beyond beginners for individuals who have taken a beginner class. Please wear leather soled shoes.
Meditation
Fridays, 9:30-10 am, Instructor: Susan Kain Cost: $29, 10 weeks, begins January 6th
The benefits of meditation such as lowered blood pressure, less anxiety &improved deep relaxation have been documented through numerous studies. Join this class to soothe your mind & reduce stress by learning different breathing techniques, guided imagery & meditation techniques that you can use throughout the day or in various situations. For this class, participants may sit in a chair or bring a mat for the floor. |
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For a list of all the activities see the latest issue of the newsletter.
Make your appointments early!
AARP tax aides will begin appointments for FREE income
tax preparation for Howard County residents. This service is co-sponsored by AARP and the IRS.
Electronic filing is provided at no charge. The tax service is available to all middle and low income taxpayers, with special emphasis on ages 60
and older. Appointments begin Thursday, February 2nd and are between 8:45-11:45 pm.
Wood Carving
Wednesday, February 1st, 1-3 pm 10 weeks
Cost: $74
Join Gary Stenger for another course on wood carving. This session he will be teaching you how to
carve a Black Capped Chickadee. This course is for anyone, even beginners. Purchase knives on your own.
Chili Challenge
Friday, February 24th, noon Cost: $6 (attendees)
Bring your best stuff and enter the Annual Chili Challenge! Top 3 finishers enjoy great prizes this year. Not entering? Come and enjoy a meal of chili, cornbread, salad and dessert.
Slow Cooker Demo
Thursday, March 8, 10:00 am Cost: $6
Jeannie's back for her Cooking demos. This month we'll explore the ease and fun of slow cookers. You will create and sample 3 meals. Sign up early, class size is limited.
Byzantine Bracelet
Mondays, March 12, 19, 10:30 am Cost: $65
Cathy will guide you through the creation of a beautiful sterling silver bracelet. This course will be enough to complete something exquisite for you to wear or give as a gift. Materials are included in price, please sign up at the front desk. Class size is limited. Sample in display case.
The Civil War Series Wednesday, March 21, 10 am
"Divided Nation, Divided Town: One Woman's Experience" . The story of Rockville's Dora Higgins and her experiences during the Civil War.
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Glenwood Community Center -
2400 Rte. 97,
Cooksville, MD 21723
Take Route 29 North to Route 70 West to Route 97 South. After crossing Frederick Road, Route 144. Travel about a mile and you'll see the center on the right in close proximity to the Glenwood Library. |
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Contact Information
Glenwood Senior Center
410-313-5440
Maryland Access Point
Information & Assistance
410-313-5980
Howard Transit 410-313-1921
Glenwood Senior Center Plus
410-313-5442 |
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