Aging Calendar
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Collaborative Art “Teen Spirit”
Garvey Senior Activity Center
Mondays, March 3 - April 285 p.m.Cost: $5Take a walk down memory lane as we celebrate coming of age. Participants will create a small piece of art to be included in a larger display. For the “Teen Spirit” project, each participant will present a school dance picture along with the name of a song played at the dance on a two-sided disc made to look like a record. The individual discs will be displayed in the shape of a cheerleading megaphone. The finished piece will be displayed at the “Senior Prom” coming up in May once it is complete. All necessary materials will be provided.
Advanced registration is required.
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Men’s Strength Training Boot Camp
Northern Senior Activity Center
Thursday, April 3-May 1 (5-sessions), 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cost: $45
Thomas Corry, certified instructor with Zen Well Studio, returns for a Men’s Strength Training series that aims to enhance your strength, mobility, and overall fitness. This series focuses on safe and effective exercises to build muscle, improve bone density, and increase endurance. Come on guys… let’s stay strong and active! Advance registration is required. -
Wii Bowling League: Spring 2025
Northern Senior Activity Center
Tuesday, April 8-29 (4-sessions)
1-2:30 p.m.
Cost: $2
Ready to strike up a good time? Join us for this league-style Wii bowling event with staff-led teams and some fun, good ol’ group competition. We’ll use the original Wii Sports game with standard 10-pin bowling. The last game will take place on April 22. Individual and team prizes will be awarded on April 29. Advance registration is required.
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Coffee with the Sheriff
Cost: Free
Loffler Senior Activity Center - Thursday, April 24, 10 a.m.
Garvey Senior Activity Center - Thursday, July 17, 10 a.m.
Northern Senior Activity Center - Thursday, November 20, 10 a.m.
Talk to Sheriff Steve Hall about your concerns and learn more about the community during Coffee with the Sheriff!
For more information, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1073, or visit https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/Aging/TriadSALT/.
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Chair Dance Connection: Laughter’s Brain Boost
Northern Senior Activity Center
Monday, April 28, 1-2:30 p.m.
Cost: $15
Laughter is a true elixir for your brain! This joyful act enhances brain health, reducing risks of cognitive impairment, memory loss, and depression. By supercharging your intake of oxygen-rich air, laughter gives your mental well-being a delightful boost. Join instructors Judi Lyons and Paty Massón for a fun Chair Dance Connection – blending classic, funny songs with gentle, rhythmic movements. More than exercise… it's a joyous connection filled with laughter and happiness. advance registration is required.
IMPORTANT: Accessible to all skill-levels. Assisted or supported by a chair. Bring water and wear comfortable clothing.
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Make & Take Projects with Jamie
Loffler Senior Activity Center
Tuesday, April 29 – Folk Art Birds
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cost: $25 per session, supplies included
Painted on wood using acrylic. Use one of the designs shown or create your own design. These will be finished and ready to go on the day of the project! All materials included as well as step by step instruction and various design templates to choose from. Advance registration is required.
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Barre Class
Barre Class
Garvey Senior Activity Center
Fridays, May 2 - June 6
2:00 p.m.
Cost: $40
Zen Well Studio's Barre class for seniors is a gentle, low-impact workout designed to enhance balance, strength, and flexibility. Tailored specifically for mature bodies, our experienced instructors guide you through modified movements and stretching routines that promote mobility and overall well-being in a supportive, mindful environment. Advance registration is required.
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Embroidery Card-Making Class
Garvey Senior Activity Center
Tuesdays, May 6 & June 3
1:30 p.m.
Cost: $5
This card-making method creates stunning gifts or greeting cards suitable for framing. The technique uses single-strand embroidery thread and a fine needle to make line designs on quality card stock. This would be a great opportunity to make personalized cards for those important people in your life! Omega will teach you everything you need to know to create these cards. Bring your scissors, tape, and a needle. The price includes the material to make the card. Advanced registration is required.
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Virtual Reality 101
Garvey Senior Activity Center
Tuesday, May 6 & June 3
11:30 a.m.
Cost: FREE
Have you ever wanted to see the Eiffel Tower and other worldly landmarks without the expense? Maybe you want to expand your brain power. Come join our volunteer, Keegan Creswell, as he teaches you how to use a virtual reality headset and explore a new application through AARP. Advance registration required. -
Art with Jamie
Loffler Senior Activity Center Tuesdays, May 6, 13, 20 – Mosaic Art Tuesdays, June 3, 10, 17 - Everything Maryland Watercolor Art
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.Cost: $25 per classAll materials are included. Advance registration is required. -
Massage Therapy with Renika Watson, LMT
Loffler Senior Activity Center
Tuesdays, May 6, 13, 20 & 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Wednesday, May 7 & 21, 10 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Tuesdays, June 3, 17, 24, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Wednesday, June 4 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Wednesday, June 18 & 25, 10 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Cost: $50 for 45 minutes, $65 for 60 minutes
Renika Watson is a licensed massage therapist and owner of Renika Marie’s Therapeutic Massage with specialty in Swedish and Deep Tissue massage. Advance registration is required.
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Recipe Round-Up
Garvey Senior Activity Center
Wednesdays, May 7 & 21, June 4 & 18
5 p.m.
Cost: $10 (One-time fee for materials)
A great way to connect with and remember family and friends is through cooking. From granny’s stuffed cabbage to the dish a child always requests on their birthday, every recipe has a story. In this workshop, each participant will build a book of recipes along with each recipe’s story. The recipes will be typed, formatted, printed, and compiled in a presentation binder so they are easy to use and share. Recipe Round-Up will offer the opportunity to create a personalized treasure and practice some basic computer skills. All necessary materials will be supplied, and no previous experience is necessary. The $10 fee is a one-time charge for all materials. Advance registration is required.
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Scandinavian Tole Painting with Chris
Garvey Senior Activity Center
Thursday, May 8
Thursday, June 12
5 p.m.
Cost: $20
Scandinavian Tole Painting is the folk art of decorative painting on tin and wooden utensils, objects and furniture. Join us for an instructor-led painting workshop as we create a tole design on a 9”x11” wooden tray. You'll be guided through each step of the painting process at a pace suitable for all skill levels. All necessary materials will be provided. Advanced registration is required.
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Art Pottery
Northern Senior Activity Center
Friday, May 9 & 23, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Cost: $10
Pottery craftswoman Pam King will instruct in making a torso body sculpture. Advance registration is required.
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Watercolor with T.L. Ford
Garvey Senior Activity Center
Tuesday, May 13 & June 10
1:30 p.m.
Cost: $25
Would you like to learn how to paint watercolors on a smaller scale? Come join T.L.Ford of Cattail.Nu, LLC as she teaches you the basics of watercolor painting in a relaxing, informal setting. No experience or drawing skills are necessary, and everything you need is provided! Advanced registration is required.
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Book Discussion Group
Wednesday, May 14 & June 11
11 a.m.
Cost: FREE
If you enjoy reading and want to share your thoughts, this group is for you! No need to register in advance. Walk-ins are welcome!
May: The Girl with the Louding Voice
June: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
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Building Better Caregivers Workshop
Loffler Senior Activity Center
Thursdays, May 15 to June 12,
9 – 11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
The Building Better Caregivers program is an evidence-based workshop for caregivers. It promotes healthy living and teaching the skills that may lead to stress reduction for the caregiver and their care partner. Advance registration is required.
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Afternoon Pickleball 101: Double Your Fun
Garvey Senior Activity Center
Tuesdays, May 20, 27 & June 3
Thursdays, May 22, 29 & June 5
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE
This beginner-centric class is perfect for those new to pickleball! It spans over three weeks and has two one-hour sessions each Tuesday and Thursday. Learn the fundamental skills and strategies of this obsessive sport. Please bring water, comfortable clothing, non-court marking shoes, and a paddle (if you own one you would like to use). Advanced registration is required.
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Crafts with Penny
Loffler Senior Activity Center
Thursday, May 22, 1-3 p.m.- Pressed Flower Fairy Lights Mason Jar
Thursday, June 5, 1-3 p.m.- Beach Wreath
Cost: $20
May: Come make two pressed flower fairy light jars reminiscent of fireflies in the summer. Great for your outdoor patio or to give as gifts. All supplies provided.
June: Just in time for the warmer weather, make a beach wreath with seashells, starfish and other embellishments. All supplies provided. Advance registration is required for both projects.
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Make & Take Projects with Jamie
Loffler Senior Activity Center
Tuesday, May 27 – Mosaic Yard Art
Tuesday, June 24 - Watercolor
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cost: $25 per session- Advance registration is required.
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Morning Pickleball 101: Just Dink It
Garvey Senior Activity Center
Wednesdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25
9 a.m. -11 a.m.
Cost: FREE
If you are new to the sport of Pickleball, it is highly suggested that you begin with this course. This beginner’s class is facilitated by an experienced pickleball player and volunteer who will teach the rules of the game as well as offer additional pointers. You will learn basic shot techniques, rules, scoring, court positioning, and basic strategy. Pickleball is a game played with a perforated plastic ball and wood or composite paddles on a court like tennis. Loaner paddles and balls will be provided. Attendees should wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes and bring a bottle of water. Your love for the game starts now! Advanced registration is required.