Seniors: Tour AVAM and lunch at Inner Harbor
The Allen Center for Senior Citizens
1404 S. Charles St., South Baltimore
410-685-6224
Monday, May 14, 9:30 a.m., Trip Talk, free.
10 a.m., Stretch with Nina, free.
10:30 a.m., “Spanish, anyone?” with José, free.
10:30 a.m., Special presentation, free.
Noon, Heart Health class, open to the public. Presented by Luanne Arangio, Cardiovascular Education Specialist of Union Memorial Hospital. The public is encouraged to register. Free. (Guests should bring their own brown bag lunch).
12:45 p.m., Monday bingo, fee.
Tuesday, May 15, 9:30 a.m., Trip Talk, free.
10:30 a.m., Nutrition workshop with Paula, free.
11 a.m., Board games, free.
12:45 p.m., T.A.B.P.
Wednesday May 16, 9 a.m., Crafts with Karen, free.
10 a.m., Morning yoga, free.
1 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Celebrate spring with fun and fellowship at the Allen Center’s Happy Hour on May 16, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Meet and greet our seniors, neighbors and co-workers while sharing door prizes, snacks, music and sing-alongs. Reservations required, donation $3.
Friday, May 11, 10:30 a.m., American Visionary Art Museum and lunch on your own in the Inner Harbor.
Upcoming trips:
May 23: 9 a.m., Day trip to Atlantic City.
Oct. 27-Nov. 4, Biloxi and New Orleans.
John Booth Senior Center
229-1/2 S. Eaton Street, Highlandtown
410-396-9202
Friday afternoon bingo is from 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Cost $2 for six cards (extra cards available-3 for 25 cents), 20 plus games of bingo.
New class now forming: “Mind-ercise.” Monday and Friday mornings 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Keep your mind in shape as we exercise our memories. This activity is free to members.
Want to lose weight, firm up, have more energy and feel better? The Spring Fitness Contest runs through May 31. Equipment at John Booth includes a treadmill, stationary bicycle and Cardioglide. Prizes will be awarded for the most time logged on the equipment and in Laura’s Easy Cardio and Balance and Wellness Classes. Weighing-in is optional and will not be made public. All exercise must be done at the center in order to be counted for the contest.
Activities are as follows:
May 9: Heritage Lunch Series: Poland
May 10: Sr. Div Day at the Races
Friday, May 11: John Booth’s Annual Spring Bazaar and Bingo will be held ofrom 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Featured will be flea market tables, craft items, jewelry, books, bingo (3 cards for $.25 each game), baked goods and sweets. Lunch will also be available: barbeque on a roll, hot dogs, etc. Bingo will be played from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Come in to find great bargains, that special Mother’s Day Gift, or just to have some fun.
May 16: Members’ Meeting. Program: “Tie One On:” Show and Tell about aprons in our lives.
May 17: Red Hatters at the center.
May 23: Volunteer Luncheon at John Booth Senior Center. Prepared by the staff.
May 25: M.T.A. at the center to issue I.D. cards.
May 30: Coach Bus Trip to Shady Maple Restaurant and shops.
The Hatton Center
Fait and Linwood avenues, Canton
410-396-9025
Thursday, May 10: Video exercise at 9:30 a.m., aerobics at 10:30, lunch at 11:30, pinochle at noon, computer class Part 1 also at noon. The 12:30 movie is Bobby, the story of Bobby Kennedy’s final hours focusing on the people who surrounded Kennedy on the last day of his life.
Friday, May 11: Bingo starts at 1:00.
Monday, May 14: Exercise and walking class at 9:30 a.m., Eating Together at 11:30 and a visit by Mayor Dixon during the lunch hour.
Tuesday, May 15: The second in our three week course on gang violence will be held 10-11 a.m., computer class is held from noon until 1:30, lunch will be served at 11:30, and yoga classes are from 4:45 to 9 p.m.
On Wednesday, May 16 we’ll set out for our Hometown Tour; the bus leaves at 9:45 a.m. and returns at 4:30 p.m.
Call to schedule a massage appointment.
Extra Help may assist and/or pay for the cost of premiums, deductibles, and co-pays associated with your prescription drug coverage. To find out if you’re eligible, attend the Extra Help Education and Enrollment Session at St. Mary’s Outreach on Tuesday, May 22, 2007, 3900 Roland Avenue, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Senior Friendly Fridays
Virginia S. Baker Recreation Center, Patterson Park
2601 E. Baltimore Street
410-396-9156
Senior Friendly Fridays opens at 11 a.m. Lunch begins at noon; special events are held at 1 p.m. and Children’s Hour at 3 p.m. Senior Friendly Fridays closes at 4 p.m. Our goal is to provide a safe and comfortable environment for all.
May 11: At 11 a.m., Gloria and Ben Garrett will present a craft project. We will welcome the Sweet Adelines’ Pride of Baltimore Chorus, winners of a silver medal in international competition, at 12:30 p.m. At 3 p.m., the Children’s Hour begins.
We are looking for an interested group of painters and flower arrangers to take advantage of classes, including claywork, on Thursdays from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Call Suzanne Evans 410-522-5010.
