Seniors
New Senior Services Directory Available
The Friends of Arundel Seniors, Inc., and the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities have published the 2012-2013 edition of “Services for Seniors, Adults with Disabilities, and Caregivers.” The free directory is printed annually with the cooperation of the Senior Services Provider Group Inc., a non-profit membership organization composed of businesses and individuals [...]
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
The public is encouraged to wear purple on June 15, the 7th annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which calls attention to the mistreatment of older adults and to highlight the need for appropriate action. The theme this year is “My World…Your World…Our World – Free of Elder Abuse. The Anne Arundel County Department of [...]
Intergenerational Fun Fair In Annapolis
An Intergenerational Fun Fair open to family members of all ages will be held from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at the Annapolis Senior Activity Center, in the Wiley H. Bates Heritage Park at 119 S. Villa Ave., Annapolis. The event will have games, crafts, live music, dancing, food, and an auction. Entertainment [...]
Annapolis’ 1st Intergenerational Fun Fair
The Chesapeake Children’s Museum, the only museum in the greater Annapolis area dedicated to children and their exploration of the world around them, has announced its participation in the area’s first Intergenerational Fun Fair. The upcoming event is officially called the, “Annapolis Senior Activity Center Intergenerational Fun Fair in Support of the Chesapeake Children’s Museum,” [...]
Veterans, Learn About Your Benefits
Part of “The Future is Now! Are You Ready? series, the free workshop will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 11 at the Pascal Senior Activity Center, 125 Dorsey Road, Glen Burnie. Nicole Kaiser, a clinical social worker with the VA’s Maryland Health Care System, will discuss the full range of outpatient and [...]
Living With Your Chronic Condition
Free workshops on “Living Well with Chronic Conditions” are offered in April and May by the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities and Anne Arundel Medical Center. Adults with chronic conditions of any age are welcome to participate, as well as caregivers of individuals with chronic conditions. “These conditions can be anything from [...]
Watercolor Exhibit At Senior Center
Ms. Sweger’s watercolors have been exhibited at various sites in the Baltimore-Washington area including the House of Delegates in Annapolis, the annual Laurel Art Guild Juried shows, the International Show at Laurel Race Track, the Art Barn in Rock Creek Park, and the Capital Center Gallery among other locations. Selected at age 10 to study [...]
Atlantic City Trip Features Vocalist Frank Sinatra Jr.
Reservations are being taken now for the trip to Atlantic City, N.J., on April 18 to hear Frank Sinatra Jr. perform in “Sinatra Sings Sinatra” at the Trump Taj Mahal Casino. The vocalist and his 20-piece big band will pay tribute to his legendary father and entertainment icon Frank Sinatra by performing his treasured hits [...]
Caregiver Support Groups
The groups provide information about helpful resources as well as generate camaraderie for caregivers. A support group for men will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 13 at the Arnold Senior Activity Center, 44 Church Road, Arnold. The group was established when men who are caregivers decided they have unique issues which they [...]
Orientation Sessions Offered For Pets On Wheels, Mom And Me, And Life Enrichment
Want to cheer up a lonely person by visiting with your pet or young child? Consider signing up for an orientation session to be held in March for the Pets on Wheels, Mom and Me, and Life Enrichment programs. The Life Enrichment program provides weekly visits to residents of nursing homes and assisted living sites [...]
Caregiver Workshop Series To Begin
Everyone has heard about caregiving, but what is available for the caregiver? A free series called “Caring for You” offers an opportunity for the caregivers to focus on themselves while handling their great responsibilities, too. Mary Fridley, registered nurse and founder of Gero-Resources, LLC, will conduct the series. Offered in three parts, the Caring for [...]
Square Foot Gardening Class Offered
Get ready for spring gardening by taking an “Introduction to Square Foot Gardening” to be offered from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 7, 14, 21, and 28 at the Pascal Senior Activity Center, 125 Dorsey Road, Glen Burnie. During these four sessions, students will learn the 10 Basics of Square Foot Gardening (SFG), a [...]
Save The Date: Caregiver’s Conference
Save the date for the 20th annual Caregivers’ Conference to be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 21 at a new location, the DoubleTree Hotel, 210 Holiday Court, in Annapolis. Because of its educational and informational content, the conference has grown in popularity and had to be moved from the Annapolis Senior Activity [...]
Senior Centers: Black History Month Events
Anne Arundel County senior activity centers have scheduled various activities in February in recognition of Black History Month. The events are open to the public. Annapolis • The Annapolis Senior Activity Center, 119 S. Villa Ave., Annapolis, has a van trip at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 9 to the Pascal Senior Activity Center in Glen Burnie [...]
Orientation Sessions Offered For Pets On Wheels, Mom And Me, And Life Enrichment
Want to cheer up a lonely person by visiting with your pet or young child? Consider signing up for an orientation session to be held in February for the Pets on Wheels, Mom and Me, and Life Enrichment programs. The Life Enrichment program provides weekly visits to residents of nursing homes and assisted living sites [...]
Sign Up For Tax Assistance
Beginning Jan. 23 appointments will be scheduled for income tax preparation by the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) at six county senior activity centers. The tax preparation assistance with trained tax volunteers runs from Feb. 1 until April 6. Volunteers have been trained by the Internal Revenue Service and the Maryland Comptroller’s Office. They [...]
Start The New Year By Living Well With Your Chronic Condition
Free workshops on “Living Well with Chronic Conditions” are offered in February and March by the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities in conjunction with local organizations. Adults with chronic conditions of any age are welcome to participate, as well as caregivers of individuals with chronic conditions. “Chronic conditions can be anything from [...]
Pets On Wheels Orientation
Want to cheer up a lonely person by visiting with your pet or young child? Consider signing up for an orientation session to be held in January for the Pets on Wheels, Mom and Me, and Life Enrichment programs. The Life Enrichment program provides weekly visits to residents of nursing homes and assisted living sites [...]
Senior Weight Loss Workshop
The Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities will offer a nutrition and health promotion series designed to help seniors manage their weight. Sheryl Hoehner, a registered dietitian and licensed dietitian-nutritionist, will conduct the “Mindful Eating Weight Loss” workshop for seven weeks at the Pasadena Senior Activity Center, 4103 Mountain Road, Pasadena. Register by [...]
Community Support Groups Handbook Available Now
The Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities has revised and updated a booklet on “Community Support Groups.” The booklet contained information on groups designed for caregiving, Alzheimer’s disease, bereavement for adults and children, diabetes, brain injury, cancer, stroke, cardiac, pulmonary, Parkinson’s, and bowel and urinary diversions. The free booklet is available at the [...]
Maintaining A Healthy Lifestyle
With the holidays, many overindulge in the food and spirits of the season. And although the population is living longer, people are not necessarily maintaining good health. To help with New Year’s resolutions to become more fit and lose weight, the county Department of Aging and Disabilities is offering a workshop, “Maintaining A Healthy Lifestyle,” [...]
2012 Senior Olympics Announced
The Maryland Senior Olympics will present the 2012 Winter Games on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, at the Gardens Ice House in Laurel. Two sports will be featured this year – ice hockey and curling. The Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities invites seniors in the county to participate in the event. The Winter [...]
