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The SCOOP Charles County’s Senior Center News JUNE 2019 www.CharlesCountyMD.gov
SENIOR NEWS Get your Latest SCOOP online!
Visit www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/CS
Veterans Assistance Lifting Up Voices on June 15
Are you a veteran, caregiver of a veteran, or family member
seeking information on behalf of a veteran? The SHIP Office
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
and VConnections, Inc. are available in the Senior I & A office Every day, in subtle and obvious ways, older adults are
at the Clark Senior Center each Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. marginalized and even dismissed, in our society. We see
it in statements like “over the hill” or “I’m having a senior
Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins are welcome.
moment.” It’s in our actions, when we automatically talk
Please contact 301-609-5712 to schedule an appointment.
louder to an older person or talk about that person in front
of them instead of addressing him or her directly. And it’s in
our attitudes when we view older people as incompetent
Get a Property Tax Break or that being young is good but being old is sad.
Did you know that the state of Maryland provides a tax credit Ageism blinds us to the benefits and strengths of aging and
for homeowners and renters who qualify on the basis of gross increases our fears of growing older. Worse yet, ageism also
household income? Many seniors qualify for this tax credit, so creates a culture that ignores and tolerates elder abuse and
don’t let this opportunity pass you by. Beginning February 2019 allows the abuse of older adults to continue.
applications will be available. Any person submitting this tax “Ageism...like racism and sexism, is a form of prejudice,
credit application will receive one of the following: a form of oppression that not only limits people who are
1. A credit directly on your property tax bill if the appli- the object of that oppression, but which also shapes per-
ceptions of people, both young and old, who hold ageist
cation is completed. Deadline for this is Sept. 30, 2019.
attitudes.
2. A tax credit certificate to be used towards payment of
This year, the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) and
the tax bill or for a refund if the bill has already been
the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL)
paid; or
invite you to join us in Lifting Up Voices for World Elder
3. A credit that is paid as a direct check to the applicant if Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) 2019, a theme that is cen-
you are an eligible renter; or tered on unifying the parallel fields of Elder Justice and
Violence Against Women by bringing to the forefront the
4. A written letter of denial stating the reason for
lived experiences of older people around the globe.
ineligibility.
The day aims to focus global attention on the problem of
Anyone who files after May 1, 2019 should not expect to receive
physical, emotional, and financial abuse of elders. It also
the credit in time to take advantage of any discounts for early
seeks to understand the challenges and opportunities pre-
payment. Senior citizens age 60 and sented by an ageing population, and brings together senior
older or disabled persons citizens, and their caregivers, national and local govern-
of any age can obtain an ment, academics, and the private sector to exchange ideas
application by calling the about how best to reduce incidents of violence towards
Department of Community elders, increase reporting of such abuse, and to develop
Services, Aging and Senior elder friendly policies. Information provided by National
Programs Division at 301- Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA.)
609-5712 or 855-843-9725.
Conversation with
United Way
VanGO / Dept. of Transportation
Tuesday, Jun. 18 | 11:15 a.m.
Elizabeth Farrar, Community Projects Coordinator for United Way Tuesday, Jun. 4 | 11:15 a.m.
of Charles County, will share projects planned for the western side Curtis Moses and/or Robert Romero from Charles County
of the county. Elizabeth will also discuss your personal questions. Department of Transportation will share VanGO options and
Location: Indian Head Senior Center. will be available to answer questions.
Location: Indian Head Senior Center.
2 June 2019 • www.CharlesCountyMD.gov
SENIOR NEWS GET CONNECTED!
2019 Senior Prom Royalty Juneteenth Celebration
Congratulations to “King”
Linwood Stokes & “Queen” Tuesday, Jun. 18 | 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Thomasine Lynch for reigning Join us for a most momentous celebration! Juneteenth is the
over this year’s Annual Senior oldest national commemoration of the ending of slavery in
Prom. The theme this year, the United States. We will be keeping history alive by celebrat-
“Under the Big Top” set the ing with music by One Spirit, One Groove gospel music group,
stage for ring masters, lions, and African artifacts, paintings, books on display, and a delicious
carnival fun. The students did a soul food lunch. African attire is encouraged but not required.
great job with decorations, food Location: Richard R. Clark Senior Center. Celebration Fee: $5
service and getting everyone
up to dance the night away.
We want to thank the Charles County Association of Student Annual Jaycees Senior Picnic
Councils, Greater Waldorf Jaycee’s, Department of Community
Services Aging Division. Joyce Hancock, Mary Shafer and Debi
Wednesday, Jun. 19 | 10:30 a.m.
Shanks who helped to make this event such a success. FREE! Don’t miss out on this year’s fun. Enjoy live music, word
games, line dancing, door prizes, and a delicious luncheon
provided by the Waldorf Jaycees. Please bring a canned food
2N1 Senior Club Hosts item to share with needy families. Admission is free, but tickets
are required and are available at all four Senior Centers beginning
Open House Wednesday, May 22. Sponsored by the Greater Waldorf Jaycees
and Charles County Arts Alliance, Inc. Location: Waldorf Jaycee
Monday, Jun. 3 | 10:15 a.m. Community Center. Please note: All Senior Centers are CLOSED
Discover the benefits of joining the 2N1 so all staff and members can attend this event.
Club by attending the Open House on June
3. The 2N1 is a social club for all Charles
County seniors couples and singles. They gather weekly
from all over the county to share our concerns, host guest
speakers, plan day and overnight trips and host potlucks
and parties. Join them to forge new friendships, rekindle
old ones and give yourself a fun opportunity to get out
of the house each week spending time among friends.
Location: Richard R. Clark Senior Center.
Living History:
Dr. Mae Jemison
Thursday, Jun. 27 | 10:15 a.m.
Clark Senior Center Craft Fair Dr. Mae Carol Jemison, born in 1956 is an American engineer, phy-
Friday, Jun. 21 | 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. sician and NASA astronaut. She became the first black woman to
travel in space when she served as an astronaut aboard the Space
Find a unique and special gift at our craft fair. Talented seniors
Shuttle Endeavour in 1992. Learn about her through the histori-
of Charles County will be selling beautiful art, crafts, quilts and
cal interpretation from an award-winning actress and costumer,
uniquely made items. If interested in being a vendor at our craft
Shemika Berry. Please stay for questions following the perfor-
fair, please contact the Clark Center program office 301-934-5423
mance. Light refreshments. Location: Waldorf Senior Center.
for more details.
COUNCIL NEWS SPONSORED/HOSTED ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
Clark Senior Center Indian Head Senior Center Waldorf Senior Center
Juneteenth Loving Fathers – Father’s Day Cookout Father's Day Breakfast • Lunchtime Taste-Off
Father’s Day Lunch Think Pink Living History: Dr. Mae Jemison
The Latest SCOOP 3
CLARK SENIOR CENTER Get your Latest SCOOP online!
1210 Charles St • La Plata, MD 20646 • 301-934-5423 or 301-870-2015 Visit www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/CS
Special Events & Daily Activities Move Waste from Your Waist Services
Learn one simple test that can evaluate
Widow to Widow Support Group Legal Aid by Appointment
your overall health, heal the body through
Focusing on women’s grief with Fran Bryner. Call 301-609-5712.
movement and different types of exercises,
Monday, Jun. 3, 1 p.m. Fee: FREE ease pain and versatility, and create a 1st Monday, 10 a.m.-Noon Fee: FREE
Billiards Presentation w/ Karen Corr movement plan. Taught by Certified Health Reflexology
Think you can take on Billiard Congress of Coach Anne Overall. Registration Required.
America Hall of Famer Karen Corr in a game Tuesday, Jun. 11, 10:30 a.m. Fee: $10 Friday, Jun. 7, 9 a.m. Fee: $15/30 minutes
of pool? Try your luck! Karen will be here to Wednesday, Jun. 26, 9 a.m.
Fresh Conversations:
play a few games of pool and show off some Fee: $15/30 minutes
Heart Healthy Fat Facts
famous “trick” shots.
Join Erin Carney from Massage Therapy
Tuesday, Jun. 4, 11 a.m. Fee: FREE University of MD Registration Required.
Book Club: Britt Marie Was Here, Extension for a fresh
Wednesdays, Jun. 5 & 12, 9 a.m. Fee: $25-$55
by Fredrik Backman conversation about
Thursday, Jun. 6, 1 p.m. Fee: FREE heart healthy fat facts. Reiki Therapy Sessions
Learn the difference Reiki is energy work that addresses spiritual,
Socialization Prescription physical, and emotional well-being.
between “good” and
No need to be alone. Please, come for Registration Required. Facilitator: Patricia
“bad” fat, the effect different fats have on
conversation and light refreshments. McReynolds
your heart and health, and a free newsletter
Monday, Jun. 10, 1 p.m. Fee: FREE with scientific information, fun recipes, and Thursday, Jun. 20, 10 - 11:30 a.m. & 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Newcomers Coffee educational games. Fee: $15/30 Minutes
Learn all about what the Clark Center has to Thursday, Jun. 13, 10:30 a.m. Fee: FREE Brother Jay’s Mobile Car Detailing
offer. Ask questions and give suggestions. Exterior & interior cleaning. Registration
Cell Phone Help
Wednesday, Jun. 12, 10 a.m. Fee: FREE Need smart phone help? We can help. Required.
Father’s Day Lunch Thursday, Jun. 20, 11 a.m. Fee: FREE Friday, Jun. 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fee: $30/vehicle
Dads are awesome. Join us for a special lunch
Lunch & Learn: Burial Expenses Fitness
to show our appreciation! Must register,
Join Candace Parker with Lincoln Heritage
limited seating. Deadline June 6. Fitness Orientation
for a presentation about burial expenses
Thursday, Jun. 13, Noon Fee: FREE includes pizza lunch, bingo and prizes. Mandatory before first use of fitness room.
Registration required. Registration required.
Juneteenth Celebration
Join us for a most Tuesday, Jun. 25, 11 a.m. Fee: FREE Tuesday, Jun. 4, 2:30 p.m. Fee: $2
momentous celebration! Wednesdays, Jun. 12 & 26, 1 p.m. Fee: $2
Juneteenth is oldest Classes Weekly Workout w/ Brittany
nationally celebrated Spanish Class-Drop In Tuesdays, 5 p.m. Fee: Fitness Card
commemoration of the Mondays, 10 a.m. Fee: FREE Chair Yoga
ending of slavery in the
Sewing Room Orientation Great for beginners easy and gentle postures
United States. We will be keeping history
Sewing room orientation will help utilizing the chair.
alive by celebrating with music by One
newcomers learn about each sewing Thursday, 9:30 a.m. Fee: Fitness Card
Spirit, One Groove gospel music group,
machine, ensure that equipment is used
African artifacts, paintings, books on Ballet 101
properly and where to find sewing materials.
display, and a delicious soul food lunch. Learn the basics of this beautiful dance
Must sign up.
African attire is encouraged but not genre as well as work on posture, balance,
required. Deadline June 11. Mondays, Jun. 3 & 17, 10 - 11 a.m. Fee: FREE and body conditioning. Instructor: Laura
Tuesday, Jun. 18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Fee: $5 Young at heART Painting Class Hutchinson.
Young at heART is BACK! Join artist Lakisha Mondays, 12:30 p.m. Fee: Fitness Card
Special Presentations Ferebee for a fun painting class! No
Food for Thought experience needed. Must sign up. Swing Dance Lessons
Joyce Stell presents brain healthy foods, No partner needed
Wednesdays, Jun. 5, 12, & 26, 11 a.m. for this fun, energetic
exercises and activities. Fee: FREE dance style! All dance
Tuesday, Jun. 4, 11 a.m. Fee: FREE Group Piano Lessons levels welcome! June
Summer Karaoke All levels. Please call Michelle Mauck, 570- 7-August 9.
Linda Heard wants you to join her for some 447-3185 for required registration. Fridays, 11:45 a.m.
karaoke fun. Come sing your favorite tune. Tuesdays, 9 a.m. - Noon Fee: $35/6weeks Fee: Fitness Card
Thursday, Jun. 6, 11 a.m. Fee: FREE
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CLARK SENIOR CENTER Hours: 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday–Friday
Luncheon at Noon–Reservation/Registration Required
1210 Charles St • La Plata, MD 20646 • 301-934-5423 or 301-870-2015 Reserve lunch by 10 a.m. the preceding day.
Calendar items marked by an * require reservation/appointment
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Billiards Drop-In. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 Billiards Drop-In. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 Mah Jong. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 Quilting Class. . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00-Noon Project Linus. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00-Noon
Sewing Room OPEN. . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 Sewing Room OPEN. . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 Billiards Drop-In. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 Billiards Drop-In. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 Billiards Drop-In. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00
Duplicate Bridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 Piano Lessons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 Jazzy Quilters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 Stained Glass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 Guitar Jam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00
Spanish Drop-In. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 Guitar Jam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 Knit & Crochet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 Sewing Room OPEN. . . . . . . . . . . . Noon Oil Painting/Acrylics. . . . . . . . . . . 10:00
2N1 Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:15 Fine Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 Quilting Workshop. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 Reflections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 Canasta/Pinochle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noon
Pinochle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 Chess Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 Bridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 Fitness Sewing Room OPEN. . . . . . . . . . . . Noon
Fitness Spiritual Enrichment. . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 Canasta/Pinochle. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30 Flex & Stretch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 Fitness
Pilates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 SoMD Woodcarvers. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 Spades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 Chair Yoga. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 Strength Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:15
Total Body Conditioning. . . . . . . . 10:00 Fitness Powder Puff Billiards . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 AFEP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 Gentle Yoga. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30
Drums Alive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 Flex & Stretch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 RRCSC Gospel Singers . . . . . . . . . . 2:00 Fitness w/Dee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 Swing Dance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:45
Ballet 101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30 Yoga. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 Fitness Zumba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noon Reconditioning Wellness. . . . . . . . 2:00
Circuit Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30 AFEP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 Strength Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:15 Drums Alive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00
Fitness w/ Dee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 Breathe Easy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:20
Zumba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noon Exercise Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00
Line Dance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 Video Power Walking. . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30
Weekly Workout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00
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2N1 Club Open House. . . . . . 10:15 Fitness Orientation. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30 Massage Therapy. . . . . . . . . . 9:00 Summer Karaoke Reflexology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00
Legal Aid by Appt. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 Food for Thought. . . . . . . . . 11:00 Jewelry Club Class. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 w/ Linda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 Hand & Foot Canasta. . . . . . . . . . 10:00
Creative Coloring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:30 Billiards Presentation. . . . . 11:00 Scrapbooking/Cards. . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 Book Club: Britt Marie Was Here. . . 1:00
Widow to Widow Watch Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00
Support Group . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 Nationals Baseball Trip. . . . 11:00
Sewing Room Computer Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00
Orientation. . . . . . . . . 10:00-11:00 Young at heART. . . . . . . . . . . 11:00
10 11 12 13 14
Socialization Prescription. . . 1:00 Genealogy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 Massage Therapy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 Heart Healthy Fat Facts. . . . 10:30 Guided Meditation. . . . . . . . 11:30
Move Waste from Newcomers Coffee. . . . . . . . 10:00 Father’s Day Lunch. . . . . . . . . . . . . Noon
Your Waist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 Young at heART. . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 MD Live Trip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30
Fitness Orientation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00
Council Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00
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Sewing Room Juneteenth Celebration. . . . . . . . 10:00 Reiki. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 Mobile Car Detailing . . . . . . . 9:00
Orientation. . . . . . . . . 10:00-11:00 All Centers Closed for Cell Phone Help. . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 Craft Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30-2:00
Creative Coloring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:30 Annual Jaycees Reiki. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00
Bureau of Engraving Senior Picnic
& Printing Trip. . . . . . . . . . . 10:00
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Creative Coloring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:30 Lunch & Learn: Reflexology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 Summer Food Safety. . . . . . 11:00 Hand & Foot Canasta. . . . . . . . . . 10:00
Sisters at Heart Breast Burial Expenses . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 Scrapbooking/Cards. . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 Birthday Celebration. . . . . . . . . . . 12:30
Cancer Support Group. . . . . 11:30 Fitness Orientation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00
Caregivers Support . . . . . . . . 2:00
Young at heART. . . . . . . . . . . 11:00
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INDIAN HEAD SENIOR CENTER Get your Latest SCOOP online!
100 Cornwallis Square (Village Green) • Indian Head, MD • 301-743-2125 Visit www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/CS
Share Your Love Year (SYL) Conversation with United Way TOPS
See page 10 for details Take Off Pounds Sensibly with this weight
This month of June, named after the Roman god
Tuesday, Jun. 18, 11:15 a.m. Fee: FREE loss support group.
Juno patron of marriage, share your wedding
pictures, your favorite wedding story and/or Literary Club: Tuesdays, Noon Fee: $32/year
your story of your first love. See staff to sign up. The Stars are Fire by Anita Shreve Brain Workshop w/Anne Overall
Love Our Daily Activities Based on a true story, a young mother must Did you know the brain and eyes are the
overcome extraordinary circumstances organs MOST affected by nutrition? What
Watch Repairs (SYL)
to find the courage to rebuild a life after a you eat, how you think, and how you move,
We are fortunate to have a senior, Vern Smith
devastating fire consumes her town. all impact your brain. Learn how to protect
sharing his love of fixing things. Vern will
Wednesday, Jun. 26, 11 a.m. Fee: FREE your brain and keep it healthy as you age.
replace batteries and/or fix your watch(es).
AARP Smart Driving Course Wednesday, Jun. 5, 10:30 a.m. Fee: $10
Monday, Jun. 3 & 17, 9:30 a.m.
Fee: Cost of Service Preregistration is required. Make checks or Visit the Nurse
money order payable to AARP. Thursday Jun. 6, 9:30 a.m. Fee: FREE
Department of Transportation/VanGO
Thursday, Jun. 27, 9 a.m. Friday, Jun. 21, 9:30 a.m. Fee: FREE
Charles County Department of
Fee: $15 for Members/$20 for non-members Monday, Jun. 24, 9:30 a.m. Fee: FREE
Transportation staff members will discuss
Van-Go options with Q & A time. Love Our Classes Love Our Men - Men’s Health Month
Wear blue as we review appropriate
Tuesday, Jun. 4, 11:15 a.m. Fee: FREE Jewelry Club screening for men.
Aging Resource Outreach Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. Fee: Your Project
Friday, Jun. 14, 9 a.m. Fee: FREE
Meet privately with Aging & Disability Piano Lessons (note new day & time)
Resource Specialist, Julie Hammonds for help Sponsored in part by Charles County Arts Seated Massage
with senior options in Charles County. Call Alliance, Inc. Friday, Jun. 14, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.
301 934-6737 for an appointment. Fee: 50¢/minute
Wednesdays, 9 a.m. Fee: $25 for 8 weeks
Friday, Jun. 7, 10 a.m. Fee: FREE Summer Food Safety
Hooked on Yarn Presented by Charity Haynes. See page 10 for
Car Detailing (SYL) This crafty group challenges each other details.
Brother Jay’s Mobile Car Detailing will be at to complete their crocheted and knitted
the center. Sign-up required. projects. Beginners welcomed. Tuesdays, Jun. 25. 12:30 p.m. Fee: FREE
Monday, Jun. 10, 9:30 a.m. Fee: $30/vehicle Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Fee: Your Project
Love Our Garden Acey Deucey
Loving Fathers –
Soak in the vitamin D as we weed our garden Join seniors to learn this strategic game. Annual Father’s
and hopefully pick some vegetables.
Thursday, Jun. 6, 10:30 a.m. Fee: FREE Day Cookout and
Wednesday, Jun. 5, 1 p.m. Fee: FREE
Friday, Jun. 21, 1 p.m. Fee: FREE
Line Dancing w/Pat Yard Party
Thursday, Jun. 6 & 13, 1 p.m. Fee: Fitness Card
Love My Estate w/Emmanuel Celebrate Fathers with our
Ceramics
WSL Insurance
Fridays, 9:30 a.m. Fee: $1
annual cookout and yard
Emmanuel Ogundipe, MBA with Western & party. Plan to enjoy this
Southern Life will share the fundamentals of Love Your Body and Mind
day by playing games and
estate planning to help you leave the legacy. Bereavement Support
Please sign up for materials and lunch.
of course eating hot dogs,
Mondays, 12:45 p.m. Fee: FREE
hamburgers with the fixings.
Tuesday, Jun. 11, 11:15 a.m. Fee: FREE Fitness Training
Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:15 a.m.
This is an outside event, so plan
Think Pink
Four months away before the 14th annual Fee: Fitness Card accordingly.
Breast Cancer Awareness Fitness Walk. Plan Chair Pilates Friday, Jun. 14, 11 a.m.
to be part of this wonderful event. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:15 a.m. Fee: FREE
Wednesday, Jun. 12, 10 a.m. Fee: FREE Fee: Fitness Card
Loving My Home w/Sharon Capitina AFEP (Arthritis Foundation Exercise
Real Estate Agent Sharon Capitina will share Program)
industry tricks on how to prepare your home Seated exercised design to help with your
for selling and/or organizing. ROM (range of motion).
Thursday, Jun. 13, 11:15 a.m. Fee: FREE Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Fee: FREE
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INDIAN HEAD SENIOR CENTER Hours: 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Monday–Friday
Luncheon at Noon–Reservation/Registration Required
100 Cornwallis Square (Village Green) • Indian Head, MD • 301-743-2125 Reserve lunch by 10 a.m. the preceding day.
Love the Art of Sculpting
with Olga Herrer a
Local artist and author, Olga Herrera a graduate of Ringling College in Sarasota,
Florida experiments with different art mediums to create a unique look.
Under the direction of Olga seniors have created canvas paintings with art in
the park and still life. Join Olga as skillfully guides you through sculpting. Go
to https://omm-art-studios.com for Olga’s art gallery. A project sample will
be available to view at the center prior to class. The $10 includes all materials
needed to complete your project. Sponsored in part by the Charles County Arts
Alliance, Inc., SMECO and the Indian Head Senior Center Council.
Thursday, Jun. 6, 10 a.m. • Fee: $10, space is limited
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Billiards/Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 Billiards/Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 Billiards/Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 Billiards/Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 Billiards/Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00
Fitness Training w/Lamont. . . . . . . 9:15 Chair Pilates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:15 Piano Lessons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 Chair Pilates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:15 Seated Yoga. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00
Bingo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 Jewelry Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 Fitness w/Nate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:15 Canvas Painting – Plus. . . . . . . . . 10:00 Ceramics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30
Tai Chi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 AFEP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 Hooked on Yarn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 AFEP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 Books of the Bible. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00
TOPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noon
Bereavement Support . . . . . . . . . . 12:45 Quilt ‘N Chicks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00
Tai Chi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30
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Watch Repairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 Council Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 Brain Workshop with Visit the Nurse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 Aging Resources Outreach. . . . . . 10:00
Walk with Ease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 Anne Overall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 Walk with Ease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 Walk with Ease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00
Love to Ride: Love Our Garden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 Sculpting with Olga. . . . . . . . . . . 10:00
Department of Transportation. . . 11:15 Acey Ducey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30
Pastor Chris & Friends . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 Line Dancing w/Pat . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00
No Jewelry Club today.
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Love Your Car: Walk with Ease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 Think Pink Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 Walk with Ease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 Seated Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00
Car Detailing with Brother Jay. . . . 9:30 Love My Estate Loving My Home: Wear Blue – Men’s Health. . . . . . . 9:00
Movie Monday.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:45 w/WSL Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:15 Sharon Capitina. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:15 Walk with Ease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00
Wedding Pictures (SYL). . . . . . . . . . 1:00 Line Dancing w/Pat . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 Annual Father’s Day Cookout. . . . 11:00
No A.M. Billards/Pool
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Bureau of Engraving Conversation with Leaves of Three. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:15 Visit the Nurse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30
Trip (Clark). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 United Way. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:15 All Centers Closed for Tea Time Thursday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:15 Love Our Garden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00
Watch Repairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 Jaycees Annual
Men’s Health w/Debi. . . . . . . . . . . 12:45 Senior Picnic
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Visit the Nurse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 Humane Society Bingo. . . . . . . . . . 11:00 Pokeno. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 ARP Smart Driving Course. . . . . . . 9:00 Fitness Friday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00
Wedding Stories (SYL). . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 Summer Food Safety. . . . . . . . . . 12:30 Literary Club: The Stars are Fire Berries and Cherries. . . . . . . . . . . . 11:15
by Anita Shreve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00
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WALDORF SENIOR CENTER Get your Latest SCOOP online!
3092 Crain Hwy (Jaycees Bldg) • Waldorf, MD 20601 • 301-638-4420 Visit www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/CS
Special Events & Daily Activities Summer Food Safety Visit with a Pharmacist
Presented by Charity Haynes. See page 10 for
Movie Monday: Green Book details. -Understanding your Rx
Green Book is the real-life account of Jamaican Safeway pharmacist, Lisa Baker offers one-
born pianist Don Shirley's musical tour through Monday, Jun. 24, 10 a.m. Fee: FREE on-one consults to discuss your medications.
the Deep South during the Jim Crow era. Living History: Dr. Mae Jemison -Pneumonia Vaccinations
Lunch will be served during the movie. Please Presented by Shemika Berry. See page 10 for Pneumonia can be debilitating to older
remember to order your lunch in advance. details. adults and in some cases can even lead to
Monday, Jun. 3, 11:15 a.m. Fee: FREE Thursday, Jun. 27, 10:15 a.m. Fee: FREE death. A Safeway pharmacist is offering
vaccinations to those who have not yet
Good Stuff Thrift – Senior Shop Day Classes received one. Please be sure to have your
Good Stuff Thrift Store located at 3070 Crain
Open Studio Drop-In insurance card with you.
Hwy in Waldorf, will be opening its doors for
Pat Arnold assists with any media.
a special senior center shop day! All shoppers Thursday, Jun. 6, 9 - 11 a.m. Fee: FREE
will receive a 10% off coupon on that day. Tuesday, Jun. 4 & 18, 11:30 a.m. Fee: $5/class
Fitness & Wellness
Feel free to meet directly at the store or
On-going Watercolors
arrive at the Waldorf Senior Center by 9:55am Zumba Gold w/ Nay
Material list provided. Instructor: Pat Arnold.
to walk over with the group. Mondays, 9 a.m. Fee: $4
Thursdays, 10 a.m. Fee: $30/6-week class
Tuesday, Jun. 11, 10-11:30 a.m. Total Body Conditioning w/ Sabrina
AARP Driver Safety Course Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9 a.m.
Book Club: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Instructor: Diane McPherson-Savoy. Fee: Fitness Card
Led by Charley Hobbs of Charles County
Preregistration is required.
Library, P.D Brown. Stop by the senior center Line Dancing
to pick up your copy! Tuesday, Jun. 11, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Fee: Check Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m. Fee: Fitness Card
or Money Order only. Payable to AARP/ $15
Wednesday, Jun. 12, 1 p.m. Fee FREE Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
members, $20 non-members
(AFEP)
Circus Ice Cream Truck
Services Wednesdays &Thursdays 10:10 a.m. Fee: FREE
Ring-a-ling!! The ice cream man is here in the
parking lot just for us Watch Repairs Yoga
Vern Smith will be here to replace batteries Tuesdays, 2 p.m. Fee: Fitness Card
Thursday, Jun. 13, 12:15 p.m. Fee: $1-$4
and/or fix your watches.
Ballet 101
Pets on Wheels
Thursday, Jun. 6, 9 a.m. Fee: Cost of Service Learn the basics of this beautiful dance
Pets on Wheels brings the joy of friendly pet
genre as well as work on posture, balance,
therapy to people all over the state. Stop by Computer Help
and body conditioning. Instructor: Laura
for quality time with these furry visitors! Schedule an appointment for basic training.
Hutchinson.
Most helpful if you bring your own laptop.
Tuesday, Jun. 25, 11 a.m. Fee: FREE
Instructor Russ Russell. Wednesdays, 9 a.m. Fee: Fitness Card
Special Presentations Wednesdays, Jun. 12 & 26, 11 a.m. Fee: Free Chair Yoga
Lunch Time Taste Off: Cheese Wednesdays, 2 p.m. Fee: Fitness Card
Reflexology by Crystal Jackson
When it comes to cheese, people often say
Reflexology involves WALDORF BINGO: How It Works
they love it so much they can’t live without it.
application of pressure to the Each day bingo players must
But is healthy for you? Let’s taste and discuss
feet and hands with specific purchase their bingo cards
the nutrition facts of three of the most popular
thumb, finger, and hand from the Waldorf Senior
cheeses; cheddar, mozzarella and swiss.
techniques without the Center. Cards can only
Tuesday, Jun. 4, 12:15 p.m. Fee: FREE use of oil or lotion. Sign be used on the day they
up in office. are purchased. Each day,
Lunch & Learn: 25 Easy Ways to Get your
there are twenty-five games to play and
Fruits and Vegetables Monday, Jun. 24, 9 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.
the winnings are determined by the number
You know fruits and vegetables are good Fee: $15/30 min
of players who have made a purchase.
for you but getting enough can seem
Aging Resource Outreach
tough. Join staff for a lunch time discussion Bingo card sales run from 9:30am-10:15am.
Meet privately with Julie Hammonds. Walk-ins
outlining some easy ways to add fruits and Bingo cards will not be sold after 10:15am.
accepted from 10-11 a.m. For appointments
vegetables to your daily diet! Bills used to purchase bingo cards must be
after 11 a.m. please call 301-934-6737.
$10 or less. Bingo play begins at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Jun. 18, 12:15 p.m. Fee: FREE
Wednesday, Jun. 26, 10 a.m.- Noon. Fee: FREE unless otherwise noted in the SCOOP.
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WALDORF SENIOR CENTER Hours: 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Monday–Thursday
Luncheon at Noon–Reservation/Registration Required
3092 Crain Hwy (Jaycees Bldg) • Waldorf, MD 20601 • 301-638-4420 Reserve lunch by 10 a.m. the preceding day.
Father’s Day Breakfast
In honor of dads, you’re invited to join us for a
delicious breakfast prepared by the ladies of the
Waldorf Senior Center Council! Along with a selection
of juices, this meal will include pancakes, eggs, bacon,
and sausage. Men eat free!
Thursday, Jun. 13, 9 a.m.
Fee: Men eat free • Women: $3
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
Zumba Gold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 Total Body Conditioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 Ballet 101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 Total Body Conditioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00
Double Deck Pinochle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 Line Dancing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:15 Bridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:45 Watercolors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00
Card Games. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 AFEP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:10 AFEP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:10
Yoga. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:00 Card Games. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 Card Games. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30
Chair Yoga. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:00 Double Deck Pinochle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00
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Walk with Ease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 Walk with Ease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 Bingo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 Understand your RX. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00
Movie Monday: Phase 10 w/ Jesse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 Pneumonia Vaccine. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00
Green Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:15 Open Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:30 Watch Repairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00
Lunchtime Taste Off: Cheese . . . . . . . . . 12:15 Walk with Ease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30
Inspirations w/ Janice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30 Bingo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30
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Walk with Ease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 Walk with Ease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 Bingo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 Father’s Day Breakfast. . . . . . . . . . . 9:30
Bingo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 AARP Drivers Safety Course . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 Computer Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 Walk with Ease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30
Senior Shop Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 Book Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 Bingo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30
Inspirations w/ Janice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30 Ice Cream Truck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:15
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WSC Council Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 Open Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:30 Bingo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30
Bingo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 Lunch & Learn: Fruits & Vegetables. . . .12:15 All Centers Closed for
Inspirations w/ Jesse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30 Annual Jaycees Senior Picnic
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Reflexology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 Pets on Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 Aging Resource Outreach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 Living History:
Summer Food Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 Inspirations w/ Janice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30 Bingo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 Dr. Mae Jemison. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:15
Bingo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 Computer Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 Bingo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:15
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SENIOR NEWS Get your Latest SCOOP online!
Visit www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/CS
Farmers Market Coupons in July Kayak Adventure
Providing coupons for fresh fruit and vegetable to be purchased at
approved Farmers Markets. To receive coupons, you must be enrolled Meet us for this great water adventure!
in one of the following Federal Programs: Qualified Medicare Enjoy the beautiful scenery plus get
Beneficiary Program (QMB), Special Low-Income Medicare your workout in! Space is limited!
Beneficiary Program (SLMB), Maryland Energy Assistance Contact Debi Shanks for more
Program (MEAP), Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program information 301-609-5711.
(SPDAP), EXTRA HELP with Medicare D Prescription Drug Program,
Mattawoman Creek
Medicaid, SSI, Food Stamps, or the Senior Employment Program.
For experienced kayakers, there is no
If you are not enrolled in any of these programs you may be eligible depending on your
supervision. Kayak on your own on the
income. Verification of eligibility must be presented at time of pick-up. Participation in the
Mattawoman Creek. Feel free to bring a
program in past years, does not automatically qualify you for this year. For questions please
lunch and eat together after your time
contact Charity Haynes at 301-934-0138.
on the water. Registration required.
• Nanjemoy Community Center: Tuesday, Jul. 2, 9:30 a.m.
• Indian Head Senior Center: Wednesday, Jul. 10, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jun. 12, 10 a.m.- Noon
• Waldorf Senior Center: Wednesday, Jul. 24, 9:30 a.m. Fee: $26
• Clark Senior Center: Tuesday, Jul. 30, 9:30 a.m. Location: Atlantic Kayak Company,
108-A Mattingly Ave., Indian Head
Senior Summer Swim Lake at Gilbert Run Park
Debi Shanks will teach you the
Stay COOL in the POOL! Join us for a great time and a great workout in these shallow basics during a short introduction to
water exercise classes. Register at any Senior Center. Class size is limited. NO CLASSES kayaking. One hour on the water. Two
ON JULY 4. Contact Debi Shanks 301-609-5711 for more information. one-hour time slots to choose from.
Wade Aquatic Center at St Charles High School Registration required.
Monday, Jun. 24 - Wednesday, Aug. 14 • Monday/Wednesday, 8:15 a.m., Fee: $40 Wednesday, Jun. 26,
La Plata High School **Outdoor Pool** 10 - 11 a.m. / 11 a.m. – Noon
Tuesday, Jun. 18 -Thursday, Aug. 29 • Tuesday/Thursday, 10:30 a.m., $50 Fee: $4 per hour
No Class July 4
Location: Gilbert Run Park, 13140
Lackey High School Charles St., Charlotte Hall
Tuesday Jun. 25 – Thursday, Aug. 15 • Tuesday/Thursday, 8:15 a.m., Fee: $40
No Class July 4
Summer
Summertime Trip Summertime Trip Food Safety
Summertime is here! For many, that
with Clark with Waldorf means cook outs, BBQs, or meals al
For details please call the Clark Senior Center, For details please call the Waldorf Senior fresco. However, nothing ruins these
301-934-5423. Center, 301-638-4420. summertime activities like spoiled
food and food poisoning. Join us
National Harbor, Oxon Hill Broadway’s Aladdin at The Kennedy in a conversation with our county
Thursday, Jul. 11 Center, Washington, DC Nutritionist, Charity Haynes, as she
Be prepared to walk. Departs at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14 shares safe food handling tips to keep
from the Clark Center. This is a shopping, Discover a whole new world. School bus in mind when serving or storing food.
sightseeing, walking trip. School bus trans- transportation departs at 11:30 a.m. from
portation will drop you off at your choice of Waldorf Senior Center. Get wowed by • Waldorf Senior Center:
locations within the National Harbor, includ- Disney’s Aladdin, the hit Broadway musi- Monday, Jun. 24, 10 a.m.
ing the Tanger Outlets. After that, you must cal! A thrilling new production filled with • Nanjemoy Community Center:
use the public circulator bus to get around unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and Tuesday, Jun. 25, 10 a.m.
the national harbor, meeting at a designated breathtaking spectacle. It’s an extraordi-
pickup place to return to the Clark Senior nary theatrical event where one lamp and • Indian Head Senior Center:
Center. You must be 100% independent. three wishes make the possibilities infinite! Tuesday, Jun. 25, 12:30 p.m.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, July 3. Plan to leave the Kennedy Center around • Clark Senior Center:
Trip Fee: $10. 4:30 p.m. Registration deadline: July 1. Thursday, Jun. 27, 11 a.m.
Trip Fee: $65.
10 June 2019 • www.CharlesCountyMD.govSENIOR CENTER MENU Lunch Cancellation Policy
If you have a lunch reservation and cannot dine at the Center, please call
the Senior Center PRIOR to the reservation day to cancel your meal. If the
meal is not cancelled, the County must still pay for the meal.
1% milk is offered with all meals.
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
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Teriyaki chicken Salisbury Steak with Gravy Chicken Parmesan Shrimp and Chicken Gumbo Sweet and Sour Pork Chop
Fluffy rice Mashed Potatoes Noodles Brown Rice Bowtie Pasta Salad
Stir-fry Vegetables Squash Creamy Cucumber Salad Green Beans Seasoned Corn
Whole Wheat Dinner Roll Whole Wheat Bread (2) Breadstick Biscuit Whole Wheat Bread (2)
Mandarin Oranges Apricots Peaches Pears Applesauce
Apple Juice Orange Juice Orange Pineapple Juice Grape Juice Pineapple Juice
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Baked Penne Honey Lime Chicken Chophouse Burger on Curry Chicken Hot Dog on
Mozzarella Roasted Redskin Potatoes Pretzel Bun Brown Rice Whole Wheat Bun
Roasted Vegetables Spinach and Arugula Salad Orange Glazed Carrots Carrots and Green Beans Baked Beans
Breadstick Whole Wheat Dinner Roll Party Harty Beans Naan Flatbread Coleslaw
Applesauce Apricots Pineapple Chucks Tangy Cherry Salad Potato Salad
Orange Pineapple Juice Orange Juice Apple Juice Pineapple Juice Grape Juice
Mandarin Oranges
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Polish Sausage on Whole Oven Fried Chicken Creamy Orzo with ¼ Baked Chicken Pork Chop
Wheat Bun Mashed Potatoes Mushrooms Mashed Potatoes Sauerkraut
Sautéed Peppers and Broccoli Malibu Blend Vegetables Squash Au Gratin Potatoes
Onions Cornbread Whole Wheat Dinner Roll Rice Pudding Cornbread
Roasted Red Skin Potatoes Orange Slices Diced Mangos Raisins Pineapple Chucks
Green Beans Pineapple Juice V8 Juice Grape Juice Pineapple Juice
Grapes Soup of the Day
Apple Juice
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Ginger Lime Chicken Vegetarian Chili Tilapia Whole Wheat Chicken Cacciatore
Mashed Sweet Potato Sweet Peas Lemon Parsley Rice Spaghetti & Meatballs Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Broccoli Spinach Salad Green Beans Mozzarella Fiesta Bean Salad
White Rice Whole Wheat Dinner Roll Carrot Raisin Salad California Blend Vegetables Whole Wheat Bread (2)
Apricots Cantaloupe Peaches Breadstick Applesauce
Apple Juice Orange Juice Orange Pineapple Juice Mandarin Oranges Pineapple Juice
Soup of the Day Grape Juice
Birthday Cake
For those days where
Charles County Luncheon Program Available at Noon • Days Vary By Center potatoes, corn, beans, and/
Open to any Charles County resident, age 60 or older, for a donation. The suggested meal donation is $3, actual cost is or peas are used for the
$5.75 per person. All donations are used to provide meals for Charles County seniors. Guests (anyone age 59 or younger, or starch component of the
a non-county resident) may order lunch, but must pay the full price of $5.75. Lunch reservations must be made by 10 meal, an additional starch
a.m. the preceding day. We appreciate your assistance in keeping costs down. Party & special event meal prices may vary. such as bread, crackers, or
muffins will be available for
Clark Senior Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday–Friday Nanjemoy Senior Center. . . . . . . . . . Monday–Thursday those participating in the
Indian Head Senior Center. . . . . . . Monday–Friday Waldorf Senior Center . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday–Thursday CACFP program.
The month
of JuneThe SCOOP TRIPS! Senior Services of Charles County, Inc.
The information contained in this monthly Panama Canal
publication has been brought to you as Wednesday, Nov. 6 - Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019
a public service by the Charles County
Department of Community Services. For more Cruise to the Panama Canal, spend 11 days and 10
information about news for Charles County nights on the Island Princess. Depart Ft. Lauderdale,
senior citizens, please contact the Richard R. cruise to the Grand Cayman Island, Colombia,
Clark Senior Center at 301-934-5423. Panama, Costa Rica, and Jamaica. Per person double
occupancy prices range from $2,484 to $3,084 and
includes roundtrip airfare from Baltimore, cruise, and
all fees. Deposit due now $470 pp double or $940 pp
single. Final balance is due by July 8, 2019.
Alaska Cruise Tour
Sunday, May 24 – Wednesday, June 3, 2020
www.CharlesCountyMD.gov Cruise to Alaska, spend 11 days and 10 nights on a breathtaking journey that you will
never forget. Sites include Anchorage, Hubbard Glacier, Glacier Bay National Park, Prince
William Sound and so much more. Trip includes
Department of Community Services two days and nights in Alaska with sensational
8190 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco, MD views. Nights 4 through 10 on board the Coral
301-934-9305 • MD Relay: 711 (Relay TDD: 1-800-735-2258)
Princess. Per person double occupancy prices range
About Charles County Government from $3,863 to $4,733 and includes roundtrip air
The mission of Charles County Government is to provide our citi- from Baltimore, cruise, lodge accommodations and
zens the highest quality service possible in a timely, efficient and
fees. Deposit due now $630 pp double or $1,260 pp
courteous manner. To achieve this goal, our government must be
operated in an open and accessible atmosphere, be based on com- single. Final balance is due by February 10, 2020.
prehensive long- and short-term planning and have an appropriate
managerial organization tempered by fiscal responsibility. We sup- For the above trips: Make checks payable to Senior
port and encourage efforts to grow a diverse workplace. Charles Services of Charles County, Inc. Mail payment to
County is a place where all people thrive and businesses grow and
prosper; where the preservation of our heritage and environment is Suzanne Carr, 12944 Waldorf Forest Rd., Waldorf, MD
paramount; where government services to its citizens are provided 20601. For reservations or more information, please contact Suzanne Carr at 301-645-
at the highest level of excellence; and where the quality of life is
the best in the nation.
5203. Additional trip insurance may be available upon request.
It is the policy of Charles County to provide equal employment op-
portunity to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, age, national Pet Appreciation Week
origin, religious or political affiliation or opinion, disability, marital
status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or Beginning June 2, 2019, Pet Appreciation Week reminds us to take care of our own
expression, or any other status protected by law. furry friends, but also the homeless and lonely ones. There are many health benefits
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES – The Department of Community of owning a pet. Owning a pet can increase opportunities to exercise, get
Services welcomes the participation of individuals with disabilities. outside, and socialize. Regular walking or playing with pets can decrease
As with all County Government, we comply fully with the Americans
With Disabilities Act in making reasonable accommodations to en- blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and triglyceride levels. Pets can help
courage involvement. If you require special assistance and would manage loneliness and depression by giving us companionship. Most
like to participate in our programs, please contact the Department
of Community Services.
households in the United States have at least one pet. Studies have shown that the bond
between people and their pets can increase fitness, lower stress, and bring happiness to
their owners.
Publication Changes & Cancellations Help For Pets, a 501(c)(3) non-profit community outreach program provides pet food,
Programs and activities have been confirmed at the shelters, supplies, and services for the elderly, disabled, homeless and low-income
time this publication goes to press. However, changes
or cancellations can occur. For information, check with residents of Southern Maryland, who are struggling to keep their pets. They can also
the Senior Center that has scheduled the program. help with spay/neutering services, vaccinations
Senior Center Inclement Weather Policy and ID tagging. If you know someone
When Charles County Public Schools are closed due who needs Help For Pets, please
to inclement weather, Charles County's Senior Centers
will also be closed. Senior Centers do not necessarily
contact (301) 643-3049.
open late or close early as with Charles County Public
Schools. Please tune your radio to 1560AM or 98.3FM Consider donating pet food, especially
for closing announcements. Community Services will dry cat food, food bowls, or other pet
also provide closing information as soon as possible
through the Inclement Weather Hotline. Call 301- supplies. There will be collection boxes
934-9305 or 301-870-3388 and immediately press located in each senior center.
extension 5197 for delays and cancellation listings.You can also read
