Offered by AARP

Offered by AARP

Appointments available beginning in February

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Trained volunteers through the AARP tax program are available to assist seniors with their Federal and State tax forms. Appointments are available Mondays & Tuesdays ONLY, beginning on February 4? April 7. We begin

taking appointments on January 27th.

Our tax appointments are very limited this year, as we are only offering them two days a week.

Please bring a copy of last year's tax return with you and any pertinent information for 2019 (w-2's, 1099's, record

of income contributions, interest payments, medical bills, statements of dividends, statements of other

interest, etc.).

Call 410.222.6227 for an appointment (after January 26th)

(Information subject to change )

Inside this issue:

JANUARY CLASSES

2-3

Program Highlights

4

DoA&D & Senior Center Services

5

Menu

6

PAD Screenings; AACC to VISIT; Seth

7

Kibel to perform; Smoke Alarm Info

Movies; Sip N Paint Workshop, 2020

8

Census Information/Jobs

Inclement Weather Policy; Meals on

9

Wheels Volunteer Program

Phone #'s, E-mail address, Staffing

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Membership ? FREE Key Tag is required to participate in Senior Center activities.

TRANSPORTATION ARRANGEMENTS MAY BE MADE BY CALLING 410.222.0022 or 0225.

Lunch is available daily, by reservation only. Call 410.222.6223, between the hours of 9 & 1 for more information.

KEY TAGS must be used to participate in activities. Touch-screen sign-in required when entering the building. NO EXCEPTIONS.

MONDAY ...January classes (Winter semester)

8:30 9:00 9:00 9:00 9:30 9:30 10:00 10:00 10:00 11:00 11:00 11:05

Morning Stretch (C) Walking (V) (Wheels Skating Rink) Portrait Painting (C) Int. Garment Sewing (C) ANNEX Aerobics (C) iPhone Basic (C) Exercise w/Angela (C) ANNEX Politics & Society (C) Basic Knitting & Crocheting (V) Circuit Training (C) ANNEX Beginning Yoga (C) ANNEX Exercise w/Angela (C) ANNEX

11:30 11:45 12:30 12:30 1:00 1:00 1:00 2:00 2:00 2:20 3:20

ZUMBA (C) LUNCH Latin Aerobics Dance (C) Double Deck Pinochle (V)ANNEX African American Literature (C)ANNEX Genealogy (V) ANNEX Touchstone Discussions (C) Google Tools (C) One Stroke Painting (C) Intermediate Tai Chi (C) Beginning Tai Chi (C)

8:30 8:30 8:45 9:00 9:00 9:30 9:30 10:30 10:45 11:30

TUESDAY

Heart & Muscle (C) Pilates (C) Ceramics (C) Greeting Card Making (C) Beg. Garment Sewing (C)ANNEX Strength/Balance on Ball (C) ANNEX P.A.C.E. Exercise (C) Tone & Firm (C) ANNEX Zumba Gold (C) Continuing Yoga (C) ANNEX

BOOK CLUB--January 21 2:15 (main site)

11:45 12:00 12:15 12:30 12:30 1:00 1:00 1:00 1:15 1:30 2:00 2:30

LUNCH Tapping with the Masters (C) ANNEX Conversational Sign Language (C) Soul Line Dancing (C) Ceramics (C) Grace in Motion (C) ANNEX Int. Digital Photography (C) AACC Guild (second Tuesday) ANNEX Intro Therapeutic Yoga (C) ANNEX Chess Club Meets (main site) Ballroom Dance (C) Continuing Therapeutic Yoga (C) ANNEX

8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:00 10:00 10:00 10:30 10:30 11:05 11:45

WEDNESDAY

Morning Stretch (C) Walking (V) (Wheels Skating Rink) Aerobics (C) Watercolors (C) Exercise w/Angela (C) ANNEX Creative Writing (C) Gilded Age (C) ANNEX SPANISH CLUB (V) ANNEX Armchair Exercise (C) Exercise w/Angela (C) ANNEX LUNCH

12:30 12:30 12:30 1:00 1:00 1:00 1:00 1:00 1:00 2:20 3:20

Latin Aerobics (C) Pastels (C) Presidencies (C) Wii Playing (V) ANNEX Intermediate Yoga (C) ANNEX Double Deck Pinochle (V) ANNEX Bridge Playing (V) ANNEX Mixed Media Art (C) ANNEX American Arc. Styles (C) Intermediate Tai Chi (C) Beginning Tai Chi (C)

Anne Arundel County Senior Activity Centers offer free membership to individuals 55 or older who are active, self sufficient and able to function independently. For more information, visit your local senior center. Adults 55 or 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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O'MALLEY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER & ANNEX A NEWSLETTER FOR SENIORS 55+

THURSDAY...January classes (Winter semester)

8:30 8:30 9:30 9:30 10:00 10:00 10:00 10:30 10:45 11:00 11:30

Heart & Muscle (C) Pilates (C) P.A.C.E. Exercise (C) Strength/Balance on Ball (C) ANNEX Current Issues (C) Knitting & Crocheting (V) Mixed Media Painting (C) ANNEX Tone & Firm (C) ANNEX Zumba Gold (C) Beginning Spanish (C) Continuing Yoga (C) ANNEX

11:45 11:45 12:30 1:00 1:00 1:00 1:00 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30

LUNCH Drums Alive (C) Painting Workshop (C) ANNEX History of Cakes (C) Bridge Playing (V) ANNEX Beginning Yoga (C) Bridge Playing (V) Main Site Intermediate Spanish (C) Beginning Painting (C) Art History (C) ANNEX Seated Yoga (C)

FRIDAY

8:30 9:00 9:00 9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 10:00 10:00 10:00 10:30 11:00

Morning Stretch (C) Walking (V) (Wheels Skating Rink) Adv. Garment Sewing (C) ANNEX Wood Carving Club (I) Aerobics (C) Seated Yoga (C) ANNEX Shopping Trip (sign-up required) Exercise w/Angela (C) ANNEX Origins of Republic & Constit.(C) World of Opera (C) Seated Yoga (C) ANNEX Advanced Beginner Line Dancing (V)

11:00 11:05 11:30 11:45 12:15 12:30 12:30 12:30 12:30 1:00 1:00 2:30

Circuit Training (C) ANNEX Exercise w/Angela (C) ANNEX Seated Yoga (C) ANNEX LUNCH Maryland History (C) Fridays at the Movies (V) Line Dance (C) Double Deck Pinochle (V) ANNEX Mah Jong (V) ANNEX Quilt/Sewing Club (V) ANNEX Intermediate Yoga (C) ANNEX Beginning French (C)

January 2020

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Be sure to "Scan in" with your key tag for EACH ACTIVITY you participate in.

Class Registration, Trip Registration, Special Events, Card Playing

& classes are all listed!

ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE COURSES (C): Registration occurs 4x year. Classes usu-

ally start months later and generally are 10 weeks. There is an administrative fee of $80.00 for seniors age 60 and over. For ages 55 to 59, the cost is $40.00 per class plus an $80.00 administrative fee.

CLASSES WITH A (V) ARE FACILITATED BY A VOLUNTEER & DO NOT REQUIRE REGISTRATION. THEY MAY BE JOINED AT ANY TIME DURING THE YEAR.

ANNEX EXERCISE EQUIPMENT ROOM

is open most days, 8:30--3:50, with the exception of MF it is closed from 11--12 for class. Once a month it is also CLOSED for the Equipment training appointments from 2:30--4:00. Fitness room participants are reminded to talk to

their physician before starting any exercise program. DONATIONS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED TO HELP MAINTAIN/PURCHASE EQUIPMENT.

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Program Highlights

QUILT CLUB --Meets every Friday of every month (Annex), 1:00. Come visit and see what goes on. The club is not a teaching group, but help each other with projects and donated pieces. ALL levels welcome.

SEWING CLUB-Meets Tuesday afternoons @ the Annex, with the exception of the second Tuesday of each month. For more information, email Velma Goodwine at velma1809@.

SHOPPING TRIPS FOR THE MONTH

Wal-Mart...Friday, January 3 (9:00? 11:30)

Amish Market...Friday, January 17 (9:3011:30)

Advanced sign up is required ALONG with hitting the "shopping" button on the touchscreens the day of the trip. Failure to do so, may result in you not being able to go.

Alcohol Ink Workshop Tuesday, January 7,

12:30 (Annex Art Rm.). Join Volunteer Instructor, Sara Powell for an Alcohol Ink day of creating. This class project will be snowman tiles for the Winter season. $10.00 fee payable to Sara. You must pay when registering. Class size limited. See main site for registration.

BAGELS, DANISHES &

MORE Thursday, January

9, 8:30 Sponsored by OSI. Join us for a morning treat to start off the New Year! Bagels, cream cheese, danishes, coffee and hot chocolate.

Lecture: "WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE"

Tuesday, January 14, 10:30. This lecture will explore the fight for the right to vote for women: Beginning in Seneca Falls, New York in the 1800's until it became the 19th amendment to the Constitution in 1920. It will explore the women who were the leaders such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony. The lecture will include reasons why it took so long; how it was achieved and the obstacles faced. Offered by Diane Durray. Registration required.

REAL ID Tuesday, January 21, 12:15. What is it

and Why does everyone NEED it? Offered by the MD Dept. Of Transportation Motor Vehicle

Administration. REAL ID is federal legislation created in the wake of the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks to establish security standards for all state driver's licenses and identification cards nationwide. After OCTOBER 1, 2020, you will be required to have a REAL ID compliant driver's license or ID card. A representative will be on hand to answer one-on-one questions and give hand outs on requirements.

AACC classes begin the week of January 6th; unless otherwise noted on registration form. This semester ends

about the second week of March-- please check with your instructors for

exact end dates.

Registration for Spring begins in February

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O'MALLEY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER & ANNEX A NEWSLETTER FOR SENIORS 55+

Services Available At the Center

PUBLIC PC The center has several computers

located at our annex & main room for seniors to use. Access the internet, play games or check e-mail. Three at the center & four at the ANNEX

State Health Insurance Program (S.H.I.P.) A trained volunteer is

available each month to address questions and concerns regarding Medicare, Supplemental Health Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, Medical Claims and Pharmacy Assistance. Appointment required & held at Annex. Call 410.222.4257 for an appt. Korean speaking counselor available.

I & A Information and Assistance Specialist from

the Department of Aging & Disabilities, is available by appointment this month to assist seniors in defining needs, locating and filing for appropriate services and programs. Please call English Harper @410.222.0230 for more information or an appointment to meet with him.

Legal Counsel , by appointment only. Attorney

Maria McKenna will meet with seniors for legal counsel and brief questions. Friday, January 31st 10-12. If you can't make your appt., please notify us. There is usually a wait list for this service.

Corporal MEGAN OTT Police liaison with Anne Arundel County Police for the senior community. Corporal Ott can help with neighborhood issues, complaints, concerns, scams, etc. Contact her @ 410.222.2447.

Anne Arundel County Office of Transportation Provides van transportation for sen-

iors 65 years of age and older to senior centers, nutrition sites and medical appointments. Advanced notice required. Call 410.222.0225 for more information.

LUNCH CAFE

Lunch is served at 11:30 daily. Lunch is a nutritionally balanced meal, including milk, tea and coffee. The cost of the meal is $4.25. Seniors are asked to contribute as much as they can. Reservations MUST be made in person, however cancellations may be called in. Nutrition hours are 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m., Monday-- Friday. Cancellations should be made as soon as possible. The monthly menu may be found on page 6 of this

newsletter. Sodas, bottled water & snacks are available through the office. Call 410.222.6223 for information (9-1).

Senior Center Plus An activity program of-

fered by the Dept. of Aging and Disabilities that addresses the functional limitations and nutritional needs of the frail elderly. All interested persons should contact Burrell Davidson, Program Coordinator @410.222.4464. Please leave a voice mail if she is not available.

Wi-Fi SERVICE available throughout the An-

nex and main building. AAC is the account name; no password necessary.

GRIEF COUNSELING available for any in-

terested Anne Arundel County senior who is experiencing a difficult time with loss. Call Beth Mucciaciaro, RN (Grief Counselor) @410.222.0263 to inquire about individual help or group support.

REFLEXOLOGY APPOINTMENTS

Monday, January 26th ...1:00 ?2:00 the last Monday of the month (usually). Registration required. See the office for details.

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