News for Seniors
The Allen Center
1404 S. Charles Street, South Baltimore
410-685-6224
Monday, March 31, 9:30 a.m., Trip Talk, free.
10 a.m., Board games, free.
10:30 a.m., ¿Spanish, Anyone?, free
11 a.m., Let’s Move It, free.
12:45 a.m., Monday bingo, fee.
Tuesday, April 1, 10 a.m., Nutrition class, free.
10:30 a.m., Board games, free.
12:45 p.m., Conversations with Hilda, free.
Wednesday, April 2, 10 a.m., Tax return preparation by appointment only, free.
10:30 a.m., Yoga class, free.
12:45 p.m., Bible study, free.
Friday, April 4, 10 a.m., Weights with Nina, free.
10:45 a.m., Blood pressure screening, free.
12:45 p.m., Friday entertainment, fee.
Saturday Community Bingo on Saturday, April 12, opening 9:30 a.m. with games at noon. Come and bring a friend. Need transportation? Call 410-685-6224.
Upcoming trips:
October 16-25, Eastern Caribbean cruise, accepting registrations now.
Schedule subject to change.
John Booth Senior Center
229-1/2 S. Eaton Street, Highlandtown
410-396-9202
The John Booth Senior Center has a host of 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.
Wednesday, March 26, Welcome Spring/Easter Party and Dance with Music by Gary Diamond
Thursday, March 27, M.T.A. I.D. Cards issued Every Friday is Bingo day, 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Cost is $2 for six cards to play 20 games of bingo. Snacks provided at intermission.
Wednesday, April 2, Members Meeting. Program from Home Instead Senior Care
Wednesday, April 9, Cards and Games Day; Special Eating Together in Baltimore Lunch
Thursday, April 10, Health and Welfare Day: Blood Pressure 10 a.m.; Podiatrist 10:30
a.m.-noon
Wednesday, April 16, Coach Bus trip to Harrington (Midway) Races and Slots. There are still a few seats available. Call the center for more information.
All programs and schedules are subject to change. Call first to ask about planned activities. Some activities may require advance reservations or an extra fee.
The Hatton Center
Fait and Linwood avenues, Canton
410-396-9025
Thursday, March 27: Exercise at 9 a.m. with a one-mile video walk; two mile video walk follows. Aerobics are scheduled at 10:30 and lunch at 11:30. The 12:30 movie is12:30 movie is “Into the Wild,” a story about a young man from a prosperous family who leaves it all behind, even donating his substantial savings to charity, to trek to the Alaskan bush.
Friday, March 28: Bingo begins at 1 p.m.
Monday, March 31: Exercise begins at 9 a.m., taxes at 10, cards at 10:30 and Eating Together at 11:30.
Tuesday, April 1: lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. Beginning computer classes are held from noon-3 p.m. and yoga from 5-9 p.m.
Wednesday, April 2: Eating Together starts at 11:30 a.m. The art class meets at noon.
The MTA will visit on Monday, April 7, from 10-11:30 a.m. to accept applications for ID cards. Applicants must be 65 or older; bring proof of age.
Seniors who are not required to file income tax returns must fill out a form to get the government stimulus rebate. Call the Hatton Center for details.
A new 10-week computer class for beginners begins on Tuesday, April 1. Part 1 is from noon-1:30 and Part 2 is 1:30-3 p.m. Our Introduction to the Internet class begins on Thursday April 3 from noon-1:30. Call or stop by to register.
We’re going to a luau to hear Tahitian drums, see a Samoan fire dance, hula, and dances of Polynesia on Tuesday, April 22. Stop by to reserve a seat.
If you’re into ‘trashy art’ now is a good time to sign up for Hatton’s art class. We’ll be decorating a concrete trash can for display in the area somewhat like the fish and crab displays of downtown Baltimore a few years ago. A new 10-week semester begins on Wednesday, April 2 at noon. Call or stop by for details.
Save the date: May 28th from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. is the Senior Power Walk at Patterson Park for active seniors. $5 pays for lunch, lawn games, walking, music, give-a-ways, health screening, a T-shirt and more. Register at the Hatton Center.
