John Booth Senior Center
229-1/2 S. Eaton Street, Highlandtown
410-396-9202

Wednesday, June 15: Members meeting at 1 p.m.

Wednesday, June 22: Fish fry — Chef Greg from the Eating Together in Baltimore Program will be at the center to fry our fish. Cost:  $6 members; $9 non-members includes lunch of fried fish, vegetables/salads, desert, coffee or tea. Make reservations with payment by June 15.

Wednesday, June 29: Strawberry/Blueberry Fest., 12:15 p.m. Cost:  $4 members; $7 non-members. Sign up with payment by June 22.

Monday, July 4: Center closed for the holiday.

Wednesday, July 6: Sloppy Joe/Taco Luncheon. Members pay $5, non-members $8. Must sign up and pay by June 29. Farmers Market coupon distribution from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Must meet elibibility requirements. If coupons are still available, they will also be distributed from 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Wednesday, July 13: Global Health: Medicare [Read more...]

John Booth Senior Center – 229-1/2 S. Eaton Street, Highlandtown, 410-396-9202
Wednesday, May 18, Members meeting at 1 p.m.

Wednesday, May 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 10th annual Senior Health and Fitness Day, to be held in Patterson Park.

Monday, June 1: Sunshine luncheon, 11:30 a.m. We honor our current members 85 plus with a reduced price catered luncheon with music. Time: Cost to members 85 plus is $4, cost to current members is $8.00, non-members $12. Reservations required with payment by May 25.

Wednesday, June 8: Eating Together In Baltimore crab feast. Cost to Eating Together members is $13, non-eating together members is $19. Menu:  Soup/crackers, Barbecue chicken, cole slaw, macaroni salad, corn bread, watermelon, milk and guaranteed six crabs. Make reservations with payment by June 1.

Thursday, June 9: Health & Welfare Day, blood pressure check 10 a.m. Podiatrist 10:30 a.m.-noon.
Wednesday, June 15: Members meeting at 1 p.m.

Wednesday, June 22: Fish fry — Chef Greg from the Eating Together in Baltimore Program will be at the center to fry our fish. Cost:  $6 members; $9 non-members includes lunch of fried fish, [Read more...]

John Booth Senior Center
229-1/2 S. Eaton Street,
Highlandtown
410-396-9202

The John Booth Center serves Eating Together in Baltimore lunches Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. You must be 60+ and be on the Eating Together List to be eligible for these lunches. Reservations required three days in advance of meal service. Eating Together in Baltimore Lunches are not served if Baltimore City Schools open late or are closed because of inclement weather.

Friday, April 22, Center closed for Good Friday holiday.

Wednesday, April 27, Trip to Harrington (Midway) for races and slots. Must have signed up in advance.

Wednesday, May 4, “Around the World Cruise:” Take an imaginary cruise with us through music, jokes, trivia, fun props and other surprises, starting at 10:30 a.m.  “Come Aboard, We’re Expecting You”  Cost:  $5 members, $8 non-members.  Includes lunch which will be served around 12:15 p.m. Sign up with payment by April 27

Wendesday, May 11: Maryland Insurance Administration information presentation, 12:15 p.m., free.

Roll of the Dice Horse Racing, 1 p.m. Join us for some fun with rolling dice. Cost:  $1/members.

Thursday, May 12: Health and Welfare Day, with blood pressure check at 10 a.m., podiastrist at 10:30 a.m.-noon.  Free
Tuesday, May 17, Center trip to Friendly Farms for bingo at lunch, 8:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m. We will arrive at Friendly Farms around 10 a.m. to play bingo. At noon, we will enjoy all-you-can-eat fried chicken, vegetables, and all Friendly Farms has to offer. You will also get a crab cake that you can eat there or bring home.  What a great way to spend a May afternoon.  Cost: $40/members; $43/non-members includes bingo, door prizes, lunch, and transportation.

Wednesday, May 18, Members meeting at 1 p.m.

Wednesday, May 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 10th annual Senior Health and Fitness Day, to be held in Patterson Park.  Limited space available on this outing. “Keep Movin’ and Groovin’” for your good health. Includes a catered lunch, lawn games, music and line dancing, give-aways, health information and screenings, T-shirt for participants and live entertainment. Reservations with payment must be made by May 6.  Cost:  $7/seniors only.

The Hatton Senior Center
Fait and Linwood avenues, Canton
410-396-9025
Wednesday, May 4: at 12:30 the Hatton book club will discuss “Out Stealing Horses” by Per Petterson.

Wednesday, May 11 is Health and Fitness at 10 a.m. Terry Malinoski of Future [Read more...]

The Allen Center
1404 S. Charles St.,
South Baltimore
410-685-6224
Upcoming trip: Foxwood & Mohegan Sun, staying at the Two Trees Inn, April 11-13 (3 days, 2 nights), $229/person double occupancy. Ask at the center.
Weekly activities
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 10 a.m., Chair exercises
10:30 a.m., Computer class
Noon, lunch
12:45 p.m., Po-ke-no (bring your pennies)
Friday, Jan. 21, 10 a.m., Line dancing
10:30 a.m, Spanish class
10:30 a.m., Computer class
Noon, lunch
12:45 p.m., Friday entertainment
Monday, Jan. 24, 9:30 a.m., Board games
10 a.m., Exercise with staff
10:30 a.m., Spanish Class
Noon, lunch
12:45 p.m., Monday bingo
Tuesday, Jan. 25, 9:30 a.m., Trip talk
10 a.m., Nutrition Class
11 a.m., Current Events
Noon, lunch
12:45 p.m., Wii Bowling
Wednesday, Jan. 26, 10 a.m., Chair exercises
10:30 a.m., Computer class
Noon, lunch
12:45 p.m., Po-ke-no (bring your pennies)
Friday, Jan. 28, 10 a.m., Line dancing
10:30 a.m, Spanish class
10:30 a.m., Computer class
Noon, lunch
12:45 p.m., Friday entertainment
Monday, Jan. 31, 9:30 a.m., Board games
10 a.m., Exercise with staff
10:30 a.m., Spanish Class
Noon, lunch
12:45 p.m., Monday bingo

John Booth Senior Center
229-1/2 S. Eaton Street,
Highlandtown
410-396-9202
The John Booth Center serves Eating Together in Baltimore lunches Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. You must be 60+ and be on the Eating Together List to be eligible for these lunches. Reservations required three days in advance of meal service. Eating Together in Baltimore Lunches are not served if Baltimore City Schools open late or are closed because of inclement weather.
Wednesday, Jan. 19: Seated massage with Madhu 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Donation: $10 for 15-minute seated massage. Members meeting at 1:15 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 25: City Council president Jack Young visits the center at 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 26: Roll of the dice horse races, 12:15 p.m. Cost: $1 (members)
Wednesday, Feb. 2: Seated massage with Madhu, 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Donation: $10 for 15-minute seated massage. At 12:15 p.m., “Laughter for the Health of It.”
Wednesday, Feb. 9: Valentine’s party, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., cost is $4 members, $7 others. Includes lunch, prizes and activities.
Thursday, Feb. 10: Health and Welfare. Blood pressure checks by Hopkins Bayview Hospital Nurse 10 a.m. Podiatrist Dr. Youngworth from 10:30 a.m.-noon
Wednesday, Feb. 16: Seated massage with Madhu 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Donation: $10 for 15-minute seated massage. Brunch (no meat) at 10:30 a.m., cost to be announced. Members meeting 1:15 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 21: Center closed for Presidents Day
Wednesday, Feb. 23: “Laughter for the Health of It.” Free presentation at 12:15 p.m. Learn about laughter’s benefits to your health.

The Hatton Center
Fait and Linwood avenues,
Canton
410-396-9025
Wednesday Jan. 19: We will start the day playing Michigan Rummy at 9:30 a.m. It’s easy to
learn and fun to play! Lunch is at 11:30.
Thursdays, Jan 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10: Exercise at 9:30 a.m., aerobics at 10:30, lunch at 11:30,
and computer class at noon. Tai’ Chi begins at 12:30 p.m. Every Thursday the computer lab is reserved for students who are taking the class.
Fridays, Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11: Art class at 10 a.m., bus to Wal-Mart at 10:15 and bingo at 12:30 p.m.
Monday Jan. 24: Exercise at 9 a.m., massage at 10, cards at 10:30, and eating together at 11:30.
Tuesday Jan. 25: Wii at 9 a.m., eating together at 11:30; House Council at 12:15 p.m., Spanish class at 1:15 and yoga at 5.
Wednesday Jan. 26 lunch is at 11:30 a.m.; blood pressure checks at 12:15 p.m., General
Information meeting at 1, guest speaker from Md. Relay at 1:30. City Council President Jack Young will visit and speak at 2 p.m.
Monday Jan. 31: exercise at 9 a.m., cards at 10:30, and eating together at 11:30.
Tuesdays, Feb. 1 and 8: Wii at 9 a.m., eating together at 11:30, Spanish class at 1:15 p.m. and yoga at 5.
Wednesday, Feb. 2 lunch at 11:30 and Book Club at 12; 30.
Monday Feb. 7, 14 tax preparations…call for your appointment, exercise at 9:00, massage at 10:00, cards at 10:30, and eating together at 11:30.
On Wed. February 9 at 10:00 the Baltimore Health Department will be here to tell us about the importance of oral and colorectal screenings then at 11:30 we’ll have lunch.
Hatton’s bus trip schedule is ready for pick up.
Want to earn you GED in a senior friendly environment at the Waxter Center? Call 410-396-1324 to enroll if you are 55 or over.

The Allen Center
1404 S. Charles St.,
South Baltimore
410-685-6224

Raffle for Allen Center: The Allen Center is raffling off two tickets to the sold-out Patti LaBelle concert, to be performed at Strathmore Music Center on Saturday, Feb. 5. The winning ticket will be pulled New Year’s Eve and the winner gets two tickets, plus limo service. $5 per ticket. Info: The Allen Center, 1404 S. Charles Street, 410-685-6224.
Upcoming trip: Foxwood & Mohegan Sun, staying at the Two Trees Inn, April 11-13 (3 days, 2 nights), $229/person double occupancy. Ask at the center.

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

The Allen Center
1404 S. Charles St.,
South Baltimore
410-685-6224

Raffle for Allen Center: The Allen Center is raffling off two tickets to the sold-out Patti LaBelle concert, to be performed at Strathmore Music Center on Saturday, Feb. 5. The winning ticket will be pulled New Year’s Eve and the winner gets two tickets, plus limo service. $5 per ticket. Info: The Allen Center, 1404 S. Charles Street, 410-685-6224.

Upcoming trip: Foxwood & Mohegan Sun, staying at the Two Trees Inn, April 11-13 (3 days, 2 nights), $229/person double occupancy. Ask at the center.
Weekly activities are listed below; exceptions are as follows:

Friday, Dec. 17, Christmas party at the Rowan Tree, noon-2:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, Center open half-day.
Monday, Dec. 27, Center open half-day
Tuesday, Dec. 28, Center open half-day
Wednesday, Dec. 29, Center open half-day [Read more...]

The Allen Center
1404 S. Charles St.,
South Baltimore
410-685-6224
Weekly activities
Wednesday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m., Chair exercises; 10:30 a.m.,Computer class; lunch at noon. At 12:45 p.m., Po-ke-no (bring your pennies)
Friday, Nov. 19, 10 a.m., Line dancing
10:30 a.m, Spanish class and computer class, Noon, lunch. 12:45 p.m., Friday entertainment
Monday, Nov. 22
9:30 a.m., Board games. 10 a.m., Exercise with staff. Noon, lunch. 12:45 p.m., Monday bingo
Tuesday, Nov. 23
9:30 a.m., Trip talk. 10 a.m., Nutrition Class
11 a.m., Current Events. Noon, lunch
12:45 p.m., Wii Bowling
Wednesday, Nov. 24
10 a.m., Chair exercises. 10:30 a.m., computer class. Noon, lunch. 12:45 p.m., Po-ke-no (Bring your pennies)
Thursday, Nov. 25, Thanksgiving Day, Center closed
Friday, Nov. 26, Center closed for citywide furlough day
Monday, Nov. 29. 9:30 a.m., Board games. 10 a.m., Exercise with staff. Noon, lunch. 12:45 p.m., Monday bingo
Tuesday, Nov. 30, 10:30 a.m., South Harbor East concert at the library. Noon, lunch
12:45 p.m., Wii bowling
Wednesday, Dec. 1, Trim the Tree Party from noon-1 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 3, Covered dish party at center
Monday, Dec. 6, 9:30 a.m., Board games. 10 a.m., Exercise with staff. Noon, lunch. 12:45 p.m., Monday bingo
Tuesday, Dec. 7, 9:30 a.m., Trip talk. 10 a.m., Nutrition Class. 11 a.m., Current Events. Noon, lunch. 12:45 p.m., Wii Bowling
Wednesday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m., Chair exercises. 10:30 a.m., computer class. Noon, lunch. 12:45 p.m., Po-ke-no (Bring your pennies)
Friday, Dec. 10, Dollar Tree trip, $3
Monday, Dec. 13, 9:30 a.m., Board games. 10 a.m., Exercise with staff. Noon, lunch. 12:45 p.m., Monday bingo
Tuesday, Dec. 14, 9:30 a.m., Trip talk. 10 a.m., Nutrition Class. 11 a.m., Current Events. Noon, lunch. 12:45 p.m., Wii Bowling
Wednesday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m., Chair exercises. 10:30 a.m., computer class. Noon, lunch. 12:45 p.m., Po-ke-no (Bring your pennies)
Friday, Dec. 17, Christmas party at the Rowan Tree, noon-2:30 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 20, 9:30 a.m., Board games. 10 a.m., Exercise with staff. Noon, lunch. 12:45 p.m., Monday bingo
Tuesday, Dec. 21, 9:30 a.m., Trip talk
10 a.m., Nutrition Class. 11 a.m., Current Events. Noon, lunch. 12:45 p.m., Wii Bowling
Wednesday, Dec. 22, 10 a.m., Chair exercises. 10:30 a.m., computer class. Noon, lunch. 12:45 p.m., Po-ke-no (Bring your pennies)
Friday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, Center open half-day.
Monday, Dec. 27, Tuesday, Dec. 28, Wednesday, Dec. 29, Center open half-day
Friday, Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve, Center closed
John Booth Senior Center
229-1/2 S. Eaton Street,
Highlandtown
410-396-9202

Wednesday, Nov. 17, Members meeting, p.m. Information from Allstate Medical Supply.
Saturday, Nov. 20, Senior Division bus trip to the Westminster Farmers Market and Christmas Craft Show
Wednesday, Nov. 24, Golden Express to Amish Market, $10 members; $13 non-members, runs 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 30, SHIP counselors at John Booth, Medicare Part D prescription cost information; make an appointment.
Wednesday, Dec. 1: Tree decorating party, Eating Together in Baltimore chef’s brunch, 10 a.m., $5 members. Juice and cookies provided while we decorate our tree. 1 p.m. Opera Cares holiday presentation.
Wednesday, Dec. 8, Lunch at 11:30 a.m. Holiday bingo begins 12:15 p.m. Cost: $15 includes lunch, 20 games of bingo, door prizes, Special games and raffles available at extra cost.
Thursday, Dec. 9, Health and Welfare, blood pressure checks 10 a.m., podiatrist 10:30 a.m.-noon.
Senior Division goes to Toby’s for “Baltimore Christmas Carol,” with limited seats available.
Friday, Dec. 10, Photos taken for MTA  I.D. cards, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 15, Center Christmas party at John Booth, 12:15 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Cost: $15 members, $18 non-members. Sign up by Dec. 7. Music, food catered by Atlantic Caterers, door prizes, raffles, gift for all who attend.
Wednesday, Dec. 22, Christmas week bingo, begins 12:15 p.m., $2 for 6 cards. Be sure to sign up for Eating Together in Baltimore lunch by Dec. 17.
Friday, Dec. 24, Center closed for the Christmas holidays.
Monday, Dec. 27, Center closed for city-wide furlough day.
Wednesday, Dec. 29, New Year’s week bingo, begins 12:15 p.m., $2 for 6 cards. Be sure to sign up for Eating Together in Baltimore lunch by Dec. 22.
Thursday, Dec. 30, New Year’s Eve party at the center with music by the Charm City Band. Lunch served 11:30 a.m. Sign up for Eating Together in Baltimore by Dec. 22. Cost: $5 members; $8 non-members includes lunch, music, noon toast with ginger ale and door prizes. Sign up begins Dec. 1 for 2011 center dues. Dues are $15 for the year.
Monday, Jan. 3, 2011: Regular programs resume.
The Hatton Center
Fait and Linwood avenues, Canton
410-396-9025

Wednesday, Nov. 17: Trip to Perryville, bus leaves at 9 a.m. and returns at 4:00. Lunch is at 11:30 a.m. at the center.
Thursday, Nov.18: Exercise at 9:30, aerobics at 10:30, lunch at 11:30, computer class at 12:00 and Ta’i Chi at 12:30.
Friday, Nov. 19: Art class at 10:00, bus to Wal-Mart at 10:15 and bingo at 12:30
Monday, Nov. 22: Medicare Part D assistance 8:45 a.m. – 3 p.m. (by appointment) exercise at 9 a.m., cards at 10:30, and eating together at 11:30. We are taking appointments for Medicare Part D for Dec. 6 and Dec. 20. Call to schedule yours because there are changes you should know about.
Tuesday, Nov. 23: Wii at 9 a.m., eating together at 11:30 a.m. and yoga at 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 24: Lunch at 11:30 a.m. and movie The Karate Kid at 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 25: Center closed for Thanksgiving holiday
Friday, Nov. 26: Center closed for city-wide furlough day. The Wal-Mart bus will not pick up today.
Monday, Nov. 29: Eexercise at 9:00, massage at 10:00, cards at 10:30, and eating together at 11:30
Tuesday, Nov. 30 Wii at 9:00, eating together at 11:30 and yoga at 5:00
On December 1 lunch at 11:30 and at 12:30 the Hatton Book Club will discuss Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. Please join us!
Dec. 6 and 20 are Part D assistance days. Call for your appointment.
Monday, Dec. 13 lunch at 11:30 by reservation and at 12:30 we will learn to make a holiday decoration. The cost is $3. Sign up now as space is limited.
Tuesday, Dec. 14, Hatton’s Christmas luncheon is set for 11:30 a.m. and we are taking reservations now. Members pay $12 while non members pay $16. Join us for this festive event with entertainment at 1 p.m..
The center will be closed December 24, 27 and 31.

The Allen Center
1404 S. Charles St.,
South Baltimore
410-685-6224
Weekly activities
Mondays, 9:30 a.m.: Board games; 10 a.m., exercise with staff; 10:30, Spanish class; noon, lunch.
Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m., Trip Talk; 11 a.m., Current Events; noon, lunch; 12:45 p.m., Bowling with Wii
Wednesdays, 10 a.m., chair exercise with staff; 10:30, computer class; noon, lunch; 12:45, Po-Ke-no (bring your pennies).
Fridays, 10 a.m., line dancing with staff; 10:30, computer class; noon, lunch; 12:45 p.m., Friday entertainment.
Special events
Tuesday, Oct. 26, 12:45 p.m.: Art show; limited seating.
Friday, Oct. 29, 10:30-4 p.m.: Trip to Medieval Times; call the center for cost.
Saturday, Nov. 6, Saturday Community Bingo. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Call for transportation.

The Hatton Center
Fait and Linwood
Avenues, Canton
410-396-9025
October and November activities
Wednesday, Oct. 20: BRAVO will visit at 10 a.m. with a cane fu demonstration: Learn self defense with a cane. You don’t have to use a cane to learn.
Thursday, Oct. 21: exercise and Wii at 9:30 a.m., aerobics at 10:30, lunch at 11:30, computer class at noon and Ta’i Chi at 12:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 22: art class at 10 a.m. and bingo at 12:30 p.m. [Read more...]

The Allen Center

1404 S. Charles St.,

South Baltimore, 410-685-6224

Friday, Oct. 1, Line dancing at 10 am. Lunch at noon. Entertainment at 12:45 p.m.

Mondays: 9:30 a.m., board games. Exercise with staff at 10 a.m. Spanish class at 10:30 a.m. Lunch at noon. Bingo 12:45 p.m.

Note: Center closed for Columbus Day on Monday, Oct. 11.

Tuesdays: Trip talk at 9:30 a.m. Current events at 10 a.m. Lunch at noon. Wii bowling at 12:45 p.m.

Note: Blood pressure meeting n Thursday, Oct. 12 at 11 a.m.

Wednesdays: Chair exercise at 10 a.m. New computer class on Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Po-ke-no at 12:45 p.m. (b.y.o. pennies).

Wednesday, Oct. 6: Bingo at the bank, $5/person, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Info at center.

Saturday, Oct. 9: Community Bingo at the Allen Center, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.,

Tuesday, Oct. 19: Making memories at A.C. Moore.

Friday, Oct. 22, Putt-putt golf, $5/person

Friday, Oct. 29, Medieval Times (cost TBA) [Read more...]

The following activities will be taking place at senior centers in the next month.

The Allen Center

1404 S. Charles St.,

South Baltimore

410-685-6224

Wednesdays, 10 a.m., chair exercise with staff; noon, lunch; 12:45, Po-Ke-No (bring your pennies).

Fridays

10 a.m., line dancing with staff; noon, lunch; 12:45, Friday entertainment.

Friday, Sept. 10: Trip to Dollar Tree, with lunch on your own; no regular activities at the center.

Mondays, 9:30 a.m., board games; 10, exercise with staff; 10:30, Spanish class; noon, lunch; 12:45, Monday bingo.

The center will be closed for Labor Day, Sept. 6.

Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m., Trip Talk; 11, current events; noon, lunch. There will be blood pressure checks at 11 a.m. on the 14th and pizza and a movie at noon.

Trips: Wednesday, Sept. 15, trip to Toby’s Dinner Theater for “Nunsense,” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost is $42.

Tuesday, Sept. 21, trip to Hollywood Casino in Charlestown, W.Va., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Fee is $25 members, $30 non-members.

Tuesday, Sept. 28, trip to Root’s Ole Mill Flea Market in Lancaster County, Pa., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Fee is $45.

John Booth Senior Center

229-1/2 S. Eaton Street, Highlandtown

410-396-9202

Wednesday, Aug. 18, ETIB crab feast luau party. Reservations must have been made in advance. Members meeting at 1:30 p.m. (Note change of time).

Wednesday, Aug. 25, Golden Express bus trip to Friendly Farms. Reservations must be made in advance.

Wednesday, Sept. 1, 12:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m., Roll of the dice horse racing, $1 to play. [Read more...]

Proceeds from the following trips will benefit Sr. Julitta Siedlecka Children’s School for the Blind in Izabelin, Warsaw, Poland. Info on all trips: Gloria 410-276-1025.

Oct. 8: Atlantic City, N.J.

Nov. 7: Charlestown, W.V. (live horse racing)

Dec. 3: Perryville, Maryland (if open) or Delaware Park, Del.

Dec. 11: New York City

Set Sail: 9-night cruise with Sacred Heart of Jesus and Fr. Jerry aboard the “Enchantment of the Seas” sails Oct. 21 from Baltimore. Benefits the new parish kitchen. Info/bookings:  Joanne 410-675-2738.

The Allen Center

1404 South Charles Street,

South Baltimore, 410-685-6224

A list of activities has not yet been submitted to the Baltimore Guide; please call the center for updates.

John Booth Senior Center

229-1/2 S. Eaton Street,

Highlandtown, 410-396-9202

Wednesday, July 21: Americana, The Fabulous 50 as seen by parents and some participants. Cost:  $10 members; $13 non-members. Includes lunch, entertainment and much more.  Make reservations by July 19. Members meeting at 2 p.m. (new time).

Wednesday, July 28: Indoor/outdoor sidewalk sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tables available for rent: $5 members; $10 non-members. Lunch available, sale table, bingo (Split the pot) for 10 cents a card, 3 cards for 25 cents 10 -11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.-2 p.m.

Thursday, July 29: ETIB crab feast $13 for Eating Together in Baltimore members – menu includes crab soup, bar-b-que chicken leg, salads, watermelon and 6 crabs. Reservations must be made by July 22.Call the center for  more Information.

Wednesday, Aug. 11: “Everything’s Just Peachy,” with peaches at their finest. Join us for peaches in all forms: fresh, over ice cream, peach ‘pizza:’ $4 members; $7 non-members. Make reservations with payment by Aug. 5.

Thursday, Aug. 12: Health & Welfare, Blood pressure taken starting at 10 a.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 18: ETIBcraf feast luau party. Dress in your best ‘luau’ attire. Costs $13 for Eating Together in Baltimore members. Menu includes crab soup, bar-b-que chicken leg, salads, watermelon and 6 crabs. Reservations must be made by July 22. Call the center for more information. Members meeting at 1:30 p.m. (note new time).

Wednesday, Aug. 25: Golden Express bus trip to Friendly Farms. Play bingo when we arrive. Then enjoy lunch of a crab cake and all you can eat fried chicken with all the fixins’.  $40 members; $43non-members. Make reservations with payment by Aug. 15.

Hatton Senior Center

Fait and Linwood avenues,

Canton, 410-396-9025

Regular weekly activities

Mondays: Exercise at 9 a.m., cards at 10:30 and Eating Together at 11:30 a.m.

Tuesdays: Wii play at 9 a.m., Eating Together at 11:30. Yoga classes are from 5-7:45 p.m. T’ai Chi will resume Sept. 9.

Wednesdays: Eating Together at 11:30 a.m.

Thursdays: Video walk at 9:30 a.m., aerobics at 10:30 and lunch at 11:30.

Fridays: Art class at 10 a.m.; bingo at 12:30 p.m.

Special activities

Wednesday, July 21: 10 a.m., bus trip to Mountain Gate to play bingo; lunch at 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, July 27: The House Council and Planning Committee will meet at 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 28: Blood pressure checks at 12:15 p.m.; general information meeting at 1; guest speaker Terry Malinowski from Future Care will discuss safety in the home.

Thursday, July 29: The produce drop will be held in the main room beginning at 10 a.m. Bring a bag for your vittles!

Wednesday, Aug. 4, sample and play new Wii games, 9 a.m.

Monday, Aug. 9: Massage at 10 a.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 11, Health and Fitness at 10 a.m. The topic is asthma and allergies.

Monday, Aug. 16: The Hatton Red Hatters will meet at 11 a.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 18: Free movie: “Avatar” at 12:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 20: Sample and play new Wii games at 9 a.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 24: The Planning Committee will met at 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 25: Game Day at 10 a.m. Bring a purse or bag filled with items you think we might ask for. Lunch at 11:30 and TV time afterwards.

Anyone interested in visiting the casino in Perryville in November, let us know now and we’ll plan it.

September is Senior Center Month, and we will celebrate and continue our celebration of our 25th anniversity.

Of interest to seniors…

Volunteers needed: Meals on Wheels needs volunteers to deliver two meals a day between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Volunteers can choose to deliver one or more days per week, Monday-Friday. Call 410-558-0932, ext. 3021, to sign up, or log on to http://www.mealsonwheelsmd.org to find out more.

Prescription Discount Cards: Enoch Pratt Free Library branches are distributing Baltimore City prescription discount cards that may be shown at most area pharmacies for discounts on prescription drugs. City residents can pick up a card at the circulation desk. There is no charge for the card. Info: caremark.com/naco, 1-877-321-2652.

What’s Cookin’? The 2010 Federal Hill Cookbook is looking for recipes from the community. Anyone with a connection to Federal Hill is invited to submit a recipe for the cookbook, which will be published in the fall. Send the recipe, along with a few comments about what you like about it, to cstrodel@gmail.com. Deadline is July 31.

Kibble Connection: The Maryland SPCA is partnering with Meals on Wheels to help provide food for the pets of the needy. The program welcomes dry and canned food for cats and dogs, as well as cat litter. Drop by the Maryland SPCA, 3300 Falls Rd. in Hampden (call first to make sure of hours: 410-235-8826) or drop it off at the offices of the Baltimore Guide, 526 S. Conkling St. in Highlandtown and a volunteer will take it to the SPCA. Cat food and dog food donations, cat litter (and even monetary donations) can also be brought to the offices of Meals on Wheels on S. Haven St. in Highlandtown.