News for Seniors
The Allen Center for Senior Citizens
1404 S. Charles St.
410-685-6224
Monday, Aug. 13, 9:30 a.m., Trip Talk, free.
11 a.m., Scrabble with Flare, free
12:45 p.m., Monday bingo, fee.
Tuesday, Aug. 14, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Indoor picnic at Kurtz Beach, cost TBA. Reservation required. Center closed.
Wednesday, Aug. 15, 10 a.m., Crafts with Karen, free.
11 a.m., Board games, free.
12:45 p.m., Dance class with John, free.
Friday, Aug. 17, 11 a.m., Bible study class, free.
11:30 a.m., Board games, free.
12:45 p.m., Friday entertainment, fee.
Upcoming trips:
Oct. 7-11: Wildwood, N.J.
Oct. 16-25, 2008: Eastern Caribbean cruise. Accepting registrations now.
John Booth Senior Center
229-1/2 S. Eaton Street, Highlandtown
410-396-9202
Cool off at the John Booth Senior Center this summer. Join us for one of our programs — aerobics, line dancing, Easy Cardio Moves, Balance and Movement, singing, cards, billiards, Pokeno and bingo, to name a few. Just want to sit and relax? That’s okay, too.
In addition to our regular activities, the following special events are slated for the month of August:
August 8: Senior Division Trip to Kurtz Beach for Crab Feast
August 9: Health & Welfare: Blood Pressure 10 a.m.; Podiatrist 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
August 15: Taste of Mexico Luncheon at 11:30 a.m.; Members Meeting at 1 p.m. Program: M.T.A.—Transportation and buses that are available to Highlandtown residents. Free ice cream after presentation
August 29: Bus trip to Friendly Farms and bingo. Still some seats available.
The Hatton Center
Fait and Linwood avenues, Canton
410-396-9025
Thursday, August 9: Video exercise at 9:30 a.m., aerobics at 10:30 and pinochle at noon. The 12:30 movie takes us back in time to see “Broadway Melody of 1940” starring Fred Astaire and Eleanor Powell who trade steps in their only movie together.
Friday, August 10: Bingo starts at 1 p.m.
Monday, August 13: the exercise/walking group begins at 9:30 a.m., massage at 10, cards at 10:30, and eating together at 11:30.
Tuesday, August 14: Lunch will be served at 11:30 and yoga classes begin at 4:45 p.m. Bring your favorite table game.
On Wednesday Aug. 15 the bus departs for Fisherman’s Crab Deck at 10:30 a.m. We’ll have eating together at the center at 11:30 and art class at noon.
Sign up for the member’s Ice Cream Social on August 29. Seating is limited.
Future Trips: We’re headed to Maryland’s Ocean City in September, Biglerville, Pa. for the apple festival in October and the Hershey Hotel in November; and then to Toby’s Dinner Theater in December. Call or stop by for details on these trips.
If you’re interested in a one day class to learn about the digital camera, how to download and save pictures and other functions on the computer relating to this subject, give us a call at 410-396-9025.
The Hatton Center cannot accept donations left at the door. Please call to find out if the donation is needed before bringing it to the center.
People with outdoor mailboxes might consider getting Direct Deposit so checks are electronically deposited rather than mailed to the house.
