Anne Arundel County

Department of Aging & Disabilities

Making Life Better

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

February Happenings 2-3

Bus Trip News 4

Advisory Council/Friends News 4

“Here’s the News” 5

Weekly Class Schedule 6-7

Services Available 8

Lunch Menu 9

Center Staff 12

Inclement Weather Policy 12

27 Stepneys Lane Edgewater, MD 21037

410-222-1927 or 410-798-4802 Center Hours: Monday-Friday

8:30 a.m.-4:00 pm Website: www.aacounty.org/aging Email: southcenter@aacounty.org

FRIENDS OF SOUTH COUNTY SENIOR CENTER

ANNUAL MEETING Tuesday, March 3 at 10:30 a.m.

Everyone is welcome to join us for the Annual Meeting of the Friends of

the South County Senior Center (Friends). Friends is a 501c3 non-profit

organization founded primarily to manage and disburse funds raised by the

organization for the benefit of the membership of the South County Senior

Center. At the Annual Meeting we will elect the seven members of the

Board of Directors of Friends to a one year term. Six incumbent members

of the Board have agreed to stand as candidates for an additional one year

term. Those members include: Rose Brown, Barbara Cantor, Susann

Felton, Delilah Holmes, David Moede and Paul Sherbert. One seat on the

Board is vacant and must be filled. Any parties interested in serving on the

Board may self-nominate. Board members must meet minimum qualifica-

tions as outlined on page 4 of this newsletter. Further information is

available on page 4.

AARP TAX-AIDE

AARP Tax-Aide is a function under the AARP

Foundation, which is the non-profit arm of

AARP. AARP Tax-Aide assists people with

preparing and filing both Federal and State

taxes. The program also helps people claim the

Homeowners or Renters tax credits offered by

the State of Maryland. You do not have to be

an AARP member and there are no age or

income restrictions to use this program.

Volunteer tax preparers are certified by the Internal Revenue Service

(IRS), and they help only with simple tax returns, which will be filed

electronically. Volunteers do not do tax returns involving partnerships or

corporations, some self-employed persons, or rental properties. Tax

preparation at the senior center is by appointment only. Appointments fill

up quickly and walk-ins are not accepted. Contact the center at

410-222-1927 to schedule an appointment. MARK YOUR

CALENDARS

Spring Class Registration Begins Thursday, February 13

Online Registration opens at 7:00 a.m.

Anne Arundel County Government Offices Closed— Presidents’ Day, February 17

Daylight Savings Time Begins Sunday, March 8

Spring Classes Begin Monday, April 6

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AARP TAX-AIDE APPOINTMENTS BEGIN

Monday, February 3 AARP Tax-Aide assists people with preparing and fil-

ing both Federal and State taxes. Volunteer tax

preparers are certified by the Internal Revenue

Service (IRS), and they help only with simple tax

returns, which will be filed electronically. Please

call for an appointment. Make sure that you bring all of

your tax information and last year’s return to your ap-

pointment.

BINGO

Monday, February 3 at 12:30 p.m. Play bingo for donated prizes. Bingo is held

the first Monday of the month, subject to

change depending on center events.

GENEALOGY CLUB

Monday, February 3 from 12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Today’s meeting features a RootsTech video: "You've

Mastered the Census and Basic Search, What Next?”

presented by Karen Auman, PhD. You’re comfortable

with the Census but you get stuck before 1850 because

only heads of household were listed. Four steps are giv-

en to help you formulate a plan to dig deeper into online

sources.

ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday, February 4 at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend the monthly meeting of the

Advisory Council.

FRIENDS OF SCSC MEETING

Tuesday, February 4 at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend the monthly meeting of the

Friends of South County Senior Center.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Wednesday, February 5 at 12:00 p.m. Join us for cake and ice cream to celebrate

February birthdays. All are welcome.

CARING CANINES

Friday, February 7 and Monday, February 24

from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Join us for a visit from Caring Canines, and get to meet

some of their volunteers and pets.

PERSONAL “TECH” USERS MEETING

Friday, February 7 from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Computer, Tablet, and Smartphone users meet to

discuss updates, news, and resources. All are welcome.

HAPPY HATS WIG WORKSHOP

Monday, February 10 from 10:00 a.m.-

12:00 p.m. Happy Hats Maryland is a charity project

that provides yarn wigs and character hats

to pediatric oncology patients. Kay Alston

from Happy Hats will lead this workshop to

assemble the wigs from other materials that

are made ahead of time. All materials and supplies will

be provided. No skills are required. At the end of the

workshop, participants will have learned some new craft-

ing skills and had some fun with friends, and Happy Hats

will have a few wigs to donate to pediatric patients in the

area. All of the hats that are made are for donation, not to

be taken home. Sign up at the front desk.

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK

Tuesday, February 11 at 10:30 a.m. Join us at this time for an informative overview of the

Center happenings. Please sign up at the front desk.

SPRING CLASS REGISTRATION BEGINS

Thursday, February 13 Register at the center through Tuesday, March 24 or

online, by fax, mail or in person at an AACC location

through the second week of classes. Please note: online

registration will begin at 7:00 a.m. on February 13.

See page 6 for more details about registration.

VALENTINE’S DAY PARTY

Friday, February 14 from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Happy Valentine’s Day! Bring your sweetheart and your

friends and join us for a free special lunch today catered

by Panera Bread. After lunch, Joe Davolio sings us clas-

sic songs of love and romance. Everyone is invited to

wear their red 40th Anniversary t-shirts. Sign up by

Friday, February 7.

VAN TRIP TO GOLDEN CORRAL

Monday, February 10 from 11:15 a.m.-1:30p.m. A van will take center members to Golden Corral in Glen

Burnie. Space on the van is limited. Trip is subject to

cancellation depending on availability of transportation.

A $5.00 reservation fee is due at sign up to reserve your

spot on the van. The reservation fee will be refunded on

the day of the trip to participants who attend. Money will

be forfeited for all cancellations and no-shows. Sign up

by Monday, February 3.

PRESIDENTS’ DAY

Monday, February 17

Center is closed all day.

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freedom. With allies like abolitionist William Still

and the entrepreneurial Marie Buchanon, Harriet risks

capture and death to guide hundreds to safety as one of

the most prominent conductors of the Underground

Railroad.

SOUL FOOD LUNCHEON

Wednesday, February 19 at 12:00 p.m. Join us for lunch today and enjoy Smothered Baked

Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, Macaroni and Cheese,

Collards with Smoked Turkey, Cornbread and

Dessert. Sign up with Roz in Nutrition for the lunch.

Following lunch, enjoy Rhythm & Blues

and Motown hits performed by Charles Taylor

and the Availables.

VAN TRIP TO THE BALLET THEATRE OF

MARYLAND: SWAN LAKE

Thursday, February 20 from 10:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. This timeless classic tells the story of Prince Siegfried

and a beautiful maiden, Odette, who has been cursed by

an evil sorcerer to take the form of a swan during the

day. Discover their fate as the prince battles the sorcerer

for Odette’s freedom, love and life. Tickets cost $10.00.

Sign up for this trip will begin on Monday, February 3.

Space on the van is limited. Trip is subject to cancella-

tion depending on availability of transportation. Sign up

by Thursday, February 13.

BOOK CLUB

Monday, February 24 from 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Today’s book club selection is The Stranger in the

Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Her-

mit by Michael Finkel. March’s book is Fahrenheit 451

by Ray Bradbury and April’s choice is Where the Craw-

dads Sing by Delia Owens. All are welcome to attend.

MUSIC WITH FRANK AND TRISH

Wednesday, February 26 from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

MOVIE ON THE BIG SCREEN: HARRIET

Friday, February 28 at 12:00 p.m. Based on the thrilling and inspirational

life of an iconic American freedom

fighter, Harriet tells the extraordinary

tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from

slavery and transformation into one of

America's greatest heroes. Haunted by

memories of those she left behind,

Harriet ventures back into dangerous

territory on a mission to lead others to

AACC INFORMATION TABLE

Tuesday, March 3 from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Linda Barrett, Assistant Director of the Lifelong Learn-

ing Program at AACC, will be here to answer all of your

questions about AACC classes, registration procedures,

and the Lifelong Learning Program. Stop by the table in

the lobby to see Linda and learn more about our great

partnership with AACC.

BOOK SALE

Monday, March 9-Wednesday, March 11

from 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (ends 12:00 p.m. Wed.) It’s time to refresh your library shelves! Check out the

bargain prices on lots of your favorite authors. Many

books to choose from, including cook books, biog-

raphies, history, fiction and non-fiction. Don’t miss it!

ZENTANGLE WORKSHOP

Tuesday, March 10

from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Zentangle basics & watercolor

exploration – Start or continue your

Zentangle journey with an elegantly

simple drawing technique, inspiring creativity and

mindfulness. No previous art experience is needed to

learn the basic steps of Zentangle. Through the explora-

tion of patterns, taught one step at a time, create non-

directional, non-representational works of art. As part of

this session, we will explore watercolor as strings and

create hidden meaning in a composition personalized by

you! If you have previously taken Zentangle workshops

at the center, please bring your kit from that class. There

will be an additional $2.00 supply fee if you have a kit.

For newcomers, supply fee is $12.00. Sign up at the

front desk.

MUSIC WITH CHUCK FISHER

Monday, March 23 from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Chuck sings music by legendary artists, including Frank

Sinatra, Bobby Vinton and Tony Bennett as well as clas-

sic country and music you’ll remember from years past.

February is the Month of Love, and to

celebrate love, Frank and Trish Curreri

will perform their production of "The

Glory Of Love." Come enjoy some

refreshments and hear love songs from

across the decades.

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Advisory Council / Friends Corner

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE FRIENDS OF SOUTH COUNTY SENIOR CENTER

Tuesday, March 3 at 10:30 a.m.

Everyone is welcome to join us for the Annual Meeting of the Friends of the South County Senior Center

(Friends). Friends is a 501c3 non-profit organization founded primarily to manage and disburse funds raised by the

organization for the benefit of the membership of the South County Senior Center. At the Annual Meeting we will

elect the seven members of the Board of Directors of Friends to a one year term.

Any parties interested in serving on the Board are invited to attend the regularly scheduled Board meeting

on March 3 at 10:30 a.m. Minimal qualifications for Board membership include: must be a member of the Friends

of the South County Senior Center (applications are available at the Front Desk) and must volunteer at least 5

hours of service to the Center per year. Copies of the Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation are available upon your

request, in writing, at the front desk. Please leave your e-mail address. Self nominations to the Board should

include your name and contact information, a short statement of your qualifications and short statement of your

interest. This information will be made available to the Friends membership prior to the election on March 3.

2020. To be considered, self nominations must be received no later than February 21, 2020 at the front desk. The

final ballot shall include all qualified self nominations as well as the incumbents as listed on the front page of the

newsletter. A list of all active Friends members with verified volunteer hours is posted on the Center Bulletin

Board. To be eligible to vote you must be on that list prior to the Annual Meeting. If you would like to become a

member of Friends, please sign up at the Front Desk. There is no cost to join.

The Advisory Council and Friends welcome everyone’s thoughts, ideas, concerns and suggestions. They and the

staff are available for your input. If you do not wish to speak directly to staff, Council, or Friends

members, there is a suggestion box located on the podium by the front desk.

Trip #3

Museum of the Bible

Washington, D.C.

Thursday, April 23

Cost: $89.00

Trip #4

Holland Tulip Festival

Holland, Michigan

Monday, May 4-Friday, May 8

Cost: $1249.00 Single

$939.00 Double

$839.00 Triple

Trips books for 2020 are available at the front desk.

Stop by the center to pick up your trip book.

Trip #1

The Irish Cabaret

Hunterdon Hills Playhouse

Hampton, New Jersey

Monday, March 16

Cost: $124.00

Trip #2

Cherry Blossoms

Odyssey Cruises

Washington, D.C.

Tuesday, March 31

Cost: $110.00

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AA County

Schools

Event Cards

will get you FREE admission to events

sponsored by and held at any A.A. County Public School. The card is free and never expires.

Stop by the front desk to get one.

Need a Snack? We have a small snack bar at our front desk that sells soda, juice, water, coffee

and tea and snacks after the snack bar has closed.

Information

and

assistance

English Harper, an I&A Specialist, will

be here on the 2nd Tuesday each month from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. to visit with center

members, provide education on department services and assist them as needed. If you are in

need of services or have ques-tions contact I&A at 410-222-4257 to make an appointment.

As a reminder... Please do not assume we

can change your larger bills, especially twenties. For

security reasons, we keep little cash on the premises. This

applies to both the snack bar and front desk transactions.

Let’s Can Hunger! We welcome your donations.

Please check expiration dates of items you bring. The food collection

basket is located in the front lobby. All donations go to

local food pantries.

SPRING Class Registration Spring registration begins on Thursday, February 13. Students may register at the center through Tuesday, March 24, online, at AACC

locations, by fax or by mail through the second week of classes. For AACC classes, there is an administrative fee of $80 for seniors age 60 and over. Individuals age 55 to 59 pay the $80 administrative fee plus $40 per class. Class sessions generally last 10 weeks. Rec & Parks

fees vary class. Rec & Parks registration is at the center. Spring clas-ses begin on Monday, April 6.

South County Senior Center and Constant

Contact want to keep you informed! Share your email address at the front desk and we will keep you posted on

special senior center events and programs. We will also inform you of Center closings, late openings, or early closures for inclement

weather. Check your junk/spam settings to make sure you can receive emails from Constant Contact!

PHOTOCOPYING Requests by center members for photocopying have increased

to the point that we are no longer able to provide this service due to the cost. The center budget pays a fee for each copy made as well as a monthly fee for the photocopier. There are several

local businesses that provide photocopying for a fee.

NEWSLETTER ONLINE Did you know that the monthly

newsletter is available online before the printed version arrives at the

center? You can find it on the De-partment of Aging and Disabilities’

website at: www.aacounty.org/aging

Did you know? The center has a “loan closet” of medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes,

potty chairs and shower chairs that center members may

borrow if needed. If you are in need, ask at the front desk.

EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES Should it become necessary to evacuate the building, stay calm and

exit the building as quickly as possible through the nearest exit. There are marked emergency exits throughout the building. Please take note of the emergency exit nearest your location. Do not run. Do not stop to gather personal belongings. Assist any individual that may need assis-tance in evacuating. Proceed to the flag pole located in the plaza be-tween the center and the Library. Check in with the designated staff

member at the flag pole. Do not leave the area until you have checked in. Do not re-enter the building for any reason until notified by designat-

ed staff or emergency personnel that it is safe to go back into the building. Thank you for your cooperation.

PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISPOSAL The Southern District Police Station accepts prescription drugs that you no longer need or want to keep in your house. The drop box is

available in their lobby 24/7.

Special Events Sign Up Sign up is indicated for some programs; if you’re

interested in attending a specific program, please

sign up promptly. In these situations sign up may be

requested to ensure that the presenter has an ade-

quate number of attendees because, as professionals,

they are taking time out of their busy day. Also, sign

up may be used to limit the number of attendees for

some programs. Most programs do not require sign

up; if you’re interested in attending, please come.

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Anne Arundel Community College Center on Aging

BEST WAYS TO REGISTER

for Classes:

1st ~ Online: portal.aacc.edu

2nd ~ In person at one of AACC’s three campus locations:

► Arnold Campus ► Glen Burnie Town Center ► AACC at Arundel Mills

3rd ~ Mail to: Continuing Education & Workforce Development—CALT 115 101 College Parkway, Arnold, MD 21012

(Credit card, check or money order, payable to AACC)

4th ~ At your senior center

Anne Arundel Community College Classes

Spring class registration will be held at the center from Thursday,

February 13-Tuesday, March 24. Students may also register

online, by fax, mail or in person at an AACC location through the

second week of classes. There is an administrative fee of $80 for

seniors age 60 and over. Individuals age 55 to 59, pay the $80

administrative fee plus $40 per class. Class session lasts 10 weeks.

Spring classes begin Monday, April 6. Please note: Online

registration will begin at 7:00 a.m. on February 13.

Anne Arundel County Rec and Parks Programs Some classes offered at the center are sponsored by AA County

Rec & Parks. There is a separate fee and registration process.

Registration runs concurrently with AACC class registration.

Class Schedule and Descriptions Class listings and descriptions are available in the lobby and

at the front desk. Some classes may charge a supply fee in

addition to the registration fee. Please include the supply fee when

registering.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8:30-9:30 Adaptive PE ©

8:30-9:30 Func. Conditioning II ©

8:45-11:45 Wildfowl Carving ©

9:00-11:00 Advanced Spanish ©

9:00-11:00 Seinfeld ©

9:30-10:30 Cardio Conditioning (Aerobics) ©

9:30-10:45 Integ. Strength & Flex (Yoga) © L

10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise *

10:00-12:00 Knotty Knitters * (2/3)

10:45-11:45 Adapted PE II (Chair yoga) ©

11:00-12:00 Adapted PE II ©

11:00-12:30 Intermediate Spanish ©

12:00-1:30 HLOA: Inter. Line Dance ©

12:00-2:00 Current Issues *

12:30-1:30 Bingo (2/3)

12:30-2:00 Beginning Spanish ©

12:30-2:00 Genealogy Club (v) (2/3)

12:30-3:30 Wildfowl Carving ©

1:00-2:30 Book Club (2/24)

1:45-4:00 Pickleball *

2:00-3:30 Art History ©

February 10: Happy Hats

February 10: Van Trip to Golden Corral

February 17: Center Closed, Presidents’ Day

February 24: Caring Canines

8:30-9:30 Exercise w/Weights (drop in) * ♥

8:30-9:30 Func. Conditioning II ©

8:30-9:30 Core Stability Tech. (Pilates) ©

9:00-11:00 Symphonic Music ©

9:30-10:30 Func. Conditioning II ©

10:30-12:00 Smartphone Photography ©

10:30-12:30 South County Show Stoppers (v)

10:30-11:45 Integ. Strength & Flex (Yoga) © ♥

11:30-12:30 Integ. Strength & Flex (Yoga) ©

11:45-1:45 iPhone Intermediate ©

1:00-3:00 American Architecture ©

1:00-3:30 Beginning Stained Glass ©

1:10-2:10 Func Mobility/Balance II (Tai Chi) ©

1:45-3:45 Intro to Mac Computers ©

1:50-3:50 Autobiography Writing ©

2:15-4:00 Badminton *

February 4: Advisory Council Meeting

February 4: Friends Meeting

February 11: NKOTB

8:30-9:30 Func. Conditioning II ©

8:30-9:30 Func. Conditioning 3 ©

9:00-10:30 Beg. French II ©

9:00-11:30 Watercolors ©

9:30-10:30 Cardio Cond.(Aerobics) ©

9:30-11:30 Beginning Group Guitar *

10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise *

10:30-11:00 Flexibility Enhancement with Joan *

10:45-12:15 Intermediate French ©

11:00-12:00 Adaptive PE II ©

11:15-1:15 One Stroke Painting ©

12:00-1:15 Drums Alive ©

12:00-1:30 Intermediate Tap Dance ©

12:15-1:30 Integ. Strength & Flex (Yoga) © ♥

12:30-3:30 Mah Jongg (v)

1:00-2:30 Sign Language ©

1:00-3:30 Stained Glass Club § (v)

1:30-2:30 Func. Mobility & Balance II ©

1:30-3:30 Colored Pencil ©

1:50-3:50 Creative Writing ©

2:30-3:30 Belly Dance ©

February 19: Soul Food Luncheon &

Entertainment by Charles Taylor & the

Availables

February 26: Music with Frank & Trish

8:30-9:30 Func. Conditioning II ©

8:30-9:30 Core Stability Tech. (Pilates) ©

8:30-10:00 Ceramics (v)

9:00-12:00 DPAO: Art ©

9:30-10:30 Func. Cond. II ©

10:00-11:15 Integ. Strength & Flex (Yoga) © ♥ 10:00-12:00 The Gilded Age ©

10:00-2:00 China Painting §

10:15-12:15 Politics and Society ©

10:30-11:30 Beginning Tap Dance ©

11:30-12:30 Yoga ©

12:30-4:00 Party Bridge (v)

1:00-3:00 Touchstones ©

1:00-4:00 Cultural Influences ©

1:15-2:15 Func Mobility/Balance II (Tai Chi) ©

2:15-4:00 Badminton *

February 13: Spring Class Registration Begins

February 20: Van Trip to Ballet Theatre of

Maryland

8:30-9:30 Exercise w/Weights (drop in) * ♥ 8:30-9:30 Cardio Conditioning (Zumba Gold) ©

8:30-9:30 Functional Conditioning 3 ©

8:45-11:30 Duplicate Bridge (v)

9:00-11:00 Beginning Italian ©

9:00-11:00 Maryland History ©

9:30-10:30 Cardio Conditioning (Aerobics) ©

10:00-11:15 Integ. Strength & Flex (Yoga) © ♥

10:00-11:30 Enhancing Mind Functions ©

10:00-3:00 Quilting Club (v)

11:00-12:00 Adapted PE II ©

11:00-12:00 Functional Conditioning 3 ©

12:00-1:00 Beg. Line Dance * (v)

12:00-1:30 HLOA: Tap Dance ©

1:00-2:00 Technology Users’ Group * (2/7)

1:00-3:00 Popular Music Through the Decades ©

1:30-2:30 HLOA: Jazz Dance ©

2:00-3:30 Parkinson’s Support Group (2/21)

2:30-4:00 Pickleball *

February 7: Caring Canines

February 14: Valentine’s Day Party

February 28: Movie “Harriet”

Codes for Activity Schedule: © = AACC sponsored. Registration required ♥ = Held at the Southern District Police Station

* = Registration not required, no fee

R = AAC Rec & Parks, Registration required

(v) = Volunteer L = Held at Edgewater Library

= No fee, registration required

§ = Registration required, fee

Special Events Sign Up Sign up is indicated for some programs; if you’re

interested in attending a specific program, please

sign up promptly. In these situations sign up may be

requested to ensure that the presenter has an ade-

quate number of attendees because, as professionals,

they are taking time out of their busy day. Also, sign

up may be used to limit the number of attendees for

some programs. Most programs do not require sign

up; if you’re interested in attending, please come.

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Please scan

your key tag

when you

ENTER the

building and

select all the

events and

classes that

you are

participating

in for the

day.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8:30-9:30 Adaptive PE ©

8:30-9:30 Func. Conditioning II ©

8:45-11:45 Wildfowl Carving ©

9:00-11:00 Advanced Spanish ©

9:00-11:00 Seinfeld ©

9:30-10:30 Cardio Conditioning (Aerobics) ©

9:30-10:45 Integ. Strength & Flex (Yoga) © L

10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise *

10:00-12:00 Knotty Knitters * (2/3)

10:45-11:45 Adapted PE II (Chair yoga) ©

11:00-12:00 Adapted PE II ©

11:00-12:30 Intermediate Spanish ©

12:00-1:30 HLOA: Inter. Line Dance ©

12:00-2:00 Current Issues *

12:30-1:30 Bingo (2/3)

12:30-2:00 Beginning Spanish ©

12:30-2:00 Genealogy Club (v) (2/3)

12:30-3:30 Wildfowl Carving ©

1:00-2:30 Book Club (2/24)

1:45-4:00 Pickleball *

2:00-3:30 Art History ©

February 10: Happy Hats

February 10: Van Trip to Golden Corral

February 17: Center Closed, Presidents’ Day

February 24: Caring Canines

8:30-9:30 Exercise w/Weights (drop in) * ♥

8:30-9:30 Func. Conditioning II ©

8:30-9:30 Core Stability Tech. (Pilates) ©

9:00-11:00 Symphonic Music ©

9:30-10:30 Func. Conditioning II ©

10:30-12:00 Smartphone Photography ©

10:30-12:30 South County Show Stoppers (v)

10:30-11:45 Integ. Strength & Flex (Yoga) © ♥

11:30-12:30 Integ. Strength & Flex (Yoga) ©

11:45-1:45 iPhone Intermediate ©

1:00-3:00 American Architecture ©

1:00-3:30 Beginning Stained Glass ©

1:10-2:10 Func Mobility/Balance II (Tai Chi) ©

1:45-3:45 Intro to Mac Computers ©

1:50-3:50 Autobiography Writing ©

2:15-4:00 Badminton *

February 4: Advisory Council Meeting

February 4: Friends Meeting

February 11: NKOTB

8:30-9:30 Func. Conditioning II ©

8:30-9:30 Func. Conditioning 3 ©

9:00-10:30 Beg. French II ©

9:00-11:30 Watercolors ©

9:30-10:30 Cardio Cond.(Aerobics) ©

9:30-11:30 Beginning Group Guitar *

10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise *

10:30-11:00 Flexibility Enhancement with Joan *

10:45-12:15 Intermediate French ©

11:00-12:00 Adaptive PE II ©

11:15-1:15 One Stroke Painting ©

12:00-1:15 Drums Alive ©

12:00-1:30 Intermediate Tap Dance ©

12:15-1:30 Integ. Strength & Flex (Yoga) © ♥

12:30-3:30 Mah Jongg (v)

1:00-2:30 Sign Language ©

1:00-3:30 Stained Glass Club § (v)

1:30-2:30 Func. Mobility & Balance II ©

1:30-3:30 Colored Pencil ©

1:50-3:50 Creative Writing ©

2:30-3:30 Belly Dance ©

February 19: Soul Food Luncheon &

Entertainment by Charles Taylor & the

Availables

February 26: Music with Frank & Trish

8:30-9:30 Func. Conditioning II ©

8:30-9:30 Core Stability Tech. (Pilates) ©

8:30-10:00 Ceramics (v)

9:00-12:00 DPAO: Art ©

9:30-10:30 Func. Cond. II ©

10:00-11:15 Integ. Strength & Flex (Yoga) © ♥ 10:00-12:00 The Gilded Age ©

10:00-2:00 China Painting §

10:15-12:15 Politics and Society ©

10:30-11:30 Beginning Tap Dance ©

11:30-12:30 Yoga ©

12:30-4:00 Party Bridge (v)

1:00-3:00 Touchstones ©

1:00-4:00 Cultural Influences ©

1:15-2:15 Func Mobility/Balance II (Tai Chi) ©

2:15-4:00 Badminton *

February 13: Spring Class Registration Begins

February 20: Van Trip to Ballet Theatre of

Maryland

8:30-9:30 Exercise w/Weights (drop in) * ♥ 8:30-9:30 Cardio Conditioning (Zumba Gold) ©

8:30-9:30 Functional Conditioning 3 ©

8:45-11:30 Duplicate Bridge (v)

9:00-11:00 Beginning Italian ©

9:00-11:00 Maryland History ©

9:30-10:30 Cardio Conditioning (Aerobics) ©

10:00-11:15 Integ. Strength & Flex (Yoga) © ♥

10:00-11:30 Enhancing Mind Functions ©

10:00-3:00 Quilting Club (v)

11:00-12:00 Adapted PE II ©

11:00-12:00 Functional Conditioning 3 ©

12:00-1:00 Beg. Line Dance * (v)

12:00-1:30 HLOA: Tap Dance ©

1:00-2:00 Technology Users’ Group * (2/7)

1:00-3:00 Popular Music Through the Decades ©

1:30-2:30 HLOA: Jazz Dance ©

2:00-3:30 Parkinson’s Support Group (2/21)

2:30-4:00 Pickleball *

February 7: Caring Canines

February 14: Valentine’s Day Party

February 28: Movie “Harriet”

February 2020

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Center Closed

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Codes for Activity Schedule: © = AACC sponsored. Registration required ♥ = Held at the Southern District Police Station

* = Registration not required, no fee

R = AAC Rec & Parks, Registration required

(v) = Volunteer L = Held at Edgewater Library

= No fee, registration required

§ = Registration required, fee

Page 8 South County Senior Center

Maryland Access Point This service is provided by the Anne Arundel County

Department of Aging and Disabilities. It links seniors

and their families with community resources. The

program acts as an advocate for the senior and educates

communities about available services. An Options

Counselor is available for appointments at the center.

Call 410-222-4257 for information and appointments.

Scholarship Assistance Friends of South County Senior Center, Inc. can help

those individuals who truly need assistance paying the

$80 AACC administrative fee. Ideally, the center

member will pay at least half, $40.00, or even more if

possible, and Friends will pay the rest. Scholarship

requests will be handled privately and confidentially.

Please see Suzie when registering. It is Friends’ goal

that no member miss out on registering if they wish to

do so. Scholarship assistance is limited to two

times per calendar year.

SHIP Appointments SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program) volunteer, Ron

Deacon, is available by appointment to answer your ques-

tions about Medicare & Medicaid, long term care insur-

ance, medical claims management and more. Call the

SHIP office at 410-222-4257 to make an appointment.

SERVICES AVAILABLE AT SOUTH COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER

Public Use Computer There are computers for public use located in the Medical

Room. The computers are available during normal center

hours of operation. Please sign in on the touchscreen and

the clipboard located on the wall outside the room.

AA County Police Liaison Corporal Megan Ott works with the Department of

Aging and Disabilities to assist seniors with community

complaints and safety concerns. Call 410-222-2447

for assistance.

Transportation The Anne Arundel County Office of Transportation

provides rides to seniors and individuals with

disabilities to senior centers, nutrition sites, medical

appointments and for other needs. Wheelchair vans

are available. Advance reservations are required. To

schedule transportation, call 410-222-0022. There is

no fee for this service, but donations are appreciated.

Senior Nutrition Program Meals are served at the center Monday-Friday at noon.

Call the Nutrition Program at 410-222-1521 from 9:00 a.m.

-1:00 p.m. to reserve a meal. Reservations are required for

meals. Cancellations should be made as soon as possible.

Each meal costs $4.25 to provide. Anyone age 60 and over

may make a donation towards the cost of the meal. Anyone

under age 60 must pay the full cost of the meal.

Legal Counsel Appointments are available to meet with retired attorney

Jerome Stanbury for legal counsel and questions. Call the

center to make an appointment.

Notary Services Available Center Director Suzie Antkowiak has a Maryland Notary

Public commission and is available to notarize documents

for center members. There is no fee, but donations to

Friends are welcome. Please call in advance.

Grief Counseling Grief Counseling is available for any interested Anne

Arundel County adult who is experiencing a difficult time

with loss. Call Beth Mucciacciaro, RN Grief Counselor,

directly at 410-222-0263 to inquire about individual help

or group support.

Food Donations Regular food donations have been suspended from the

center. Donations may come in occasionally. We will

continue to work with local grocery stores to reinstate the

regular donations and keep everyone posted.

Hair Salon The Hair Salon is open Tuesday-Friday from

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The shop is closed on Mondays. Comb Out

$11

Haircut $17

Haircut & Blow Dry $34

Haircut & Set $34

Men’s Haircut $6-$15

Shampoo & Set $17

Shampoo & Blow Dry $17

Highlights

$58

Long Hair (extra) $6

Rinses (extra) $4

Wax $8-$12

Color, Conditioner, Shampoo & Set $58

Beard, Bang and/or Neck Trim $5 each

Taxi Voucher Program The Department of Aging and Disabilities Taxi Voucher

Program offers discounted taxi vouchers to support taxi

fares with participating cab companies in Anne Arundel

County. In order to qualify, one must be an Anne Arundel

County resident, 65 years of age or older or 18 years of

age or older with a disability. Each book costs $5.00 and

is worth a value of $ 10.00. Limitations may apply. For

details regarding the program, call at 410-222-4222.

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDENSDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

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Baked Meatballs

w/Marinara Sauce

Buttered Rotini

Capri Vegetables

Italian Bread w/Marg

Fresh Fruit

Cranberry Juice

Milk

4

Caribbean Spiced

Chicken

Confetti Rice

Cabbage Medley

WW Roll w/Marg

Pineapple Chunks

Apple Juice

Milk

5

Pork Loin w/Gravy White Beans w/Arugula

Broccoli

WW Bread w/Marg

Fresh Fruit

Cranberry Juice

Milk

6

Sliced Turkey

w/Dijon Herb Sauce

Scalloped Potatoes

Sliced Carrots

Wheat Bread w/Marg

Tropical Fruit

Apple Juice

Milk SOUP: Chicken Noodle

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10 Grain Pollock

Corn Casserole

Brussels Sprouts

WW Bread w/Marg

Tartar Sauce

Applesauce

Cranberry Juice

Milk

10

Chicken Breast

w/Pumpkin Seed Mole

Confetti Rice

Garden Vegetables

WW Bread w/Marg

Mandarin Oranges

Apple Juice

Milk

11

Beef Hot Dog

Baked Beans

Mixed Fruit Cobbler

Coleslaw

WW Hot Dog Bun

Ketchup & Mustard

Fruit Punch

Milk

12

Chicken Thigh

w/Cacciatore Sauce

Buttered Bowtie Pasta

Green Peas

Italian Bread w/Marg

Fresh Fruit

Cranberry Juice

Milk

13

Veggie Burger

w/Cuban Sauce Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Green Beans

WW Roll w/Marg

Pineapple Chunks

Cranberry Juice

Milk

14

Valentine’s Day Party

Variety of Sandwiches

Greek Salad

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Chips

Dessert

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Chicken Leg

w/Coconut Curry Sauce

Brown Rice

Broccoli

Wheat Bread w/Marg

Fresh Fruit

Apple Juice

Milk SOUP: Cream of Tomato

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Soul Food Luncheon

Smothered Baked

Chicken

Sweet Potatoes

Macaroni and Cheese

Collards with Smoked

Turkey

Cornbread

Dessert

20

BBQ Pork Riblet

Macaroni & Cheese

Green Beans

WW Bread w/Marg

Fruit Punch

Milk

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Panko Breaded Pollock

Black Eyed Peas

Okra, Tomatoes, Corn

Dinner Roll w/Marg

Fresh Fruit

Orange Juice

Milk

24

Sliced Turkey

w/ Country Gravy

Mashed Spiced Yams

Green Beans

Biscuit w/Marg

Fresh Fruit

Apple Juice

Milk

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Chicken Gumbo

Brown Rice

Mixed Greens

Corn Muffin w/Marg

Fresh Fruit

Orange Juice

Milk

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Veggie Sloppy Joe

Potato Wedges

Peach Cobbler

Apple Slaw

WW Hamburger Bun

Cranberry Juice

Milk

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Sliced Roast Beef

w/Gravy

Whipped Potatoes

Glazed Carrots

WW Roll w/Marg

Fresh Fruit

Orange Juice

Milk

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Stuffed Shells

w/Marinara Sauce

Green Peas

Hot Spiced Apples

Italian Bread w/Marg

Cranberry Juice

Milk

Center is Closed

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Anne Arundel County Department of Aging & Disabilities Page 11

SENIOR CENTER ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES Anne Arundel County Senior Activity Centers offer free memberships to individuals age 55 and older who are active, self sufficient

and able to function independently. Your key tag allows participation at any of the seven senior centers in the county. Please

remember to update your membership form each year. For more information, visit your local senior center to obtain orientation

materials and take a tour. Adults age 55 and older who need assistance with daily living activities, or their caregivers, should

contact Information and Assistance at 410-222-4257 to learn more about alternatives to Senior Activity Centers.

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Products and Services advertised in this publication are not endorsed or guaranteed by the South County Senior Center,

A.A. County Department of Aging & Disabilities, Friends of Arundel Seniors (FOAS), or FATA, Inc.

Anyone needing special accommodations must contact Suzie Antkowiak at 410-222-1927, or by

email at southcenter@aacounty.org at least 7 days in advance of an event. TTY users please call via Maryland Relay 7-1-1.

All materials are available in alternative formats upon request.

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:00 pm

Important Phone Numbers:

Senior Center…………………....410-222-1927 Nutrition………………………....410-222-1521 Bus Trip/Travel Desk……….….410-222-1478 Transportation……………….….410-222-0022 Department of Aging…………..410-222-4464 Corporal Megan Ott…...………410-222-2447 MAP...……………………………410-222-4257

Senior Center Staff: Suzie Antkowiak, Director Denise Miller, Senior Center Associate Lori Litke, Floating Assistant Director Derrick Booth, Custodian Rosailyn Shannon, Nutrition Site Aide

Inclement weather policy Listen to your radio or television. Announcements about Anne

Arundel County Senior Center delays or closings due to inclement weather will be made through local media and on the department

website and Facebook page.

When AA County Government offices are closed due to inclement weather, senior centers will be closed.

If AA County Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather, Senior Centers, Senior Center Plus and all Nutrition Sites will be closed. All Anne Arundel County Department of Transportation services, with the exception of dialysis appoint-ments, will be cancelled.

If AA County Public Schools open 2 hours late due to inclement weather, the Senior Centers will open at 10:00 a.m. Transporta-tion to the Centers, lunch at all Centers and Nutrition Sites and Senior Center Plus are cancelled. Classes with start times prior to 10:00 a.m. will be canceled. Classes that begin at 10:00 a.m. or later will be held as scheduled.

If AA County Public Schools close early for inclement weather, lunch will be served by the Nutrition Program and the Senior Centers will close at 1:00 p.m. Classes and activities that begin at 1:00 p.m. or after will be canceled.

If there is inclement weather and the AA County Public Schools have a regularly scheduled closure, the AA County Department of Aging and Disabilities will make a determination about Senior Center closures and provide this information to the media.

SIGN IN AT THE TOUCHSCREENS

We would like to remind everyone to

sign in when they come to the center for

ALL of the classes and activities you are

participating in. Keeping accurate data

about center usage is crucial to providing

support to any requests for expanding the

building, services and programs at the

center. It is important that we keep track

of not only the number of individuals

coming into the center, but also what

activities people are participating in.

SNACK BAR NEWS Check out the snack bar for

some new items that are now

available. In response to

requests, Friends has added

some healthier options to our

snack bar offerings. Included

are a variety of nuts, string cheese, and nut/cheese combo

packs. We will be adding other new items soon. If you have

any suggestions for items to add, please speak to a snack bar

volunteer, member of Friends or staff. We hope you enjoy the

new additions!