EVENTS for Older Americans Month
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
YOGA Join us for a beginner yoga class. Bring your own exercise mat or towel and any other props as desired. Brooklyn Park Monday, March 27 at 4 pm R Crofton Hatha Yoga Saturdays, March 11 and April 8 at 10 am Chair Hatha Yoga Monday, May 8 at 10 am Glen Burnie Saturdays, March 11 and April 8 at 10:30 am For ages 12 and up R Mountain Road Mondays, March 13, April 17 and May 15 at 6 pm R BEGINNER LINE DANCING FUN Learn beginner line dances from Jessie’s Soul Line Dancers and discover a fun, low impact physical activity! Maryland City at Russett Thursdays, March 16, April 27 and May 18 at 6 pm Severna Park Thursdays, March 9, April 13 and May 11 at 6 pm
Brooklyn Park HEALTH SCREENINGS
Glen Burnie R Mom’s Day Out Saturday, May 13 at 2 pm
EVENTS FOR ADULTS
Brooklyn Park Dining with Diabetes
Tuesdays, March 7, April 4 and May 2 at 2 pm Presenter: Baltimore-Washington Medical Ctr Busch Annapolis R Everyone Eats Cookbook Club Wednesday, April 12 at 6:30 pm Create something edible featuring a scene from a book, its cover or a play on words from its title or elements of the story. Bring the book and your creation for others to see and/or share. We’ll supply a dessert. Eastport-Annapolis Neck Advance Directives Workshop Monday, March 13 at 6:30 pm Advance care planning is the term to describe the conversations and processes involved in making a living will or advance health care directive. Discover what’s right for you and your loved ones. Presenter: Hospice of the Chesapeake Naloxone-Narcan Opioid Overdose Response Training Saturday, March 18 at 2 pm Learn how to stop an opioid overdose. Participants will take home a Narcan kit upon completion of the training. Presenter: Prevention Coalitions of Anne Arundel County
Relax with music, light refreshments and make DIY candles and bath salts. Materials provided. Dungeons & Dragons and Mental Health Tuesday, May 30 at 7 pm Hear from certified Therapeutic Game Master Charlene MacPherson, LCSWC, on how games like Dungeons & Dragons help people identify, practice and process mental health and social skills goals. Online Event R Virtual Cookbook Club Mystery Ingredient Challenge Wednesday, May 10 at 7 pm Shake up your cooking and reading repertoires with this mystery ingredient virtual program. After registering, you will be notified by email when your mystery ingredient and library materials (two random ingredient-related books or movies) are ready for pickup at the Busch Annapolis or Eastport-Annapolis Neck libraries.
Tuesdays, May 5, 9, 16 and 23 at 10:30 am Learn how to use meal planning to help you manage your diabetes in this four-part series presented by University of Maryland Extension. Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Senior Tea & Social Wednesdays, March 8, April 12 and May 10 at 11 am Monthly social event complimented by an activity related to the arts. Refreshments will be served. Glen Burnie Senior Sip and Social Mondays, March 20, April 17 and May 15 at 10 am Enjoy a hot beverage and get creative with a simple art project at our monthly senior Donuts and Discussions for Seniors Fridays, March 17, April 21 and May 19 at 10:30 am Visit us for a morning of learning, socializing and, of course, eating donuts. Maryland City at Russett Tuesdays at Two Tuesdays, March 21, April 18 and May 16 at 2 pm Meet and socialize with other seniors. Refreshments served. Online Event R Discover the Mindful Art of Zentangle® Monday, May 1 at 7 pm Explore a drawing technique that can help you relax, improve focus and inspire creativity. Combine basic drawing strokes into easy-to-learn pattern combinations on paper. No previous art experience needed. After registration, supplies for this program may be picked up at the Maryland City at Russett Library. See also Senior Center Book Clubs, page 6 social event. Linthicum
Discoveries, continued PRE-K PARENT PARTY
Busch Annapolis Sparking Joy in Organizing Tuesday, April 18 at 7 pm KonMari consultant, coach and professional organizer Anne-Stuart Darrell will use her experience and organizing skills to help attendees determine what will spark joy. Bay Winds Band Concert Tuesday, April 25 at 7 pm Enjoy music from the Bay Winds Band, an Annapolis community band. Crofton CONCERT SERIES Experience live, local music at the library! Daphne Eckman Thursday, March 2 at 7 pm Jordan Sokel Thursday, April 6 at 7 pm Skribe Thursday, May 4 at 7 pm Classic Rock Talk! Tuesday, March 7 at 6 pm Join us as we celebrate and discuss the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s landmark album, Dark Side of the Moon !
Deale R Rediscovering Freedmen’s Bureau and Other Schools Wednesday, April 5 at 6:30 pm and Saturday, April 8 at 1 pm Learn about the history of Freedmen’s Bureau and other schools in the South County area. Presenter: Elinor L. Thompson, commissioner, Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture Discoveries: The Library at the Mall Senior Tea & Social Wednesdays, March 8, April 12 and May 10 at 11 am Monthly social event with an activity related to the arts. Neurodiverse Meet Up Wednesdays, March 15, April 19 and May 17 at 11 am Check out this monthly social event for neurodivergent adults. Join us to socialize and meet new friends. Everyone is welcome.
Mountain Road Maryland Archives Resources Thursday, March 23 at 6:30 pm
Learn how to reinforce learning at home by creating hands-on activities that you can use over and over! Discuss parenting and school readiness with other parents.
Learn about the Maryland State Archives, including their background, sources and collection types.
R Online Events Let’s Talk Cryptocurrency Thursday, March 2 at 7 pm
Fine Motor Skills Wednesday, March 22 at 6:30 pm
Math Wednesday, April 26 at 6:30 pm
Edgewater R KISS (Kids in Safety Seats) Car Seat Safety Check Friday, April 28 at 10 am A certified expert will make sure your loved ones are safe in their seats. Presenter: Maryland Dept. of Health Glen Burnie Anime & Manga Club for Adults! Tuesdays, March 14, April 11 and May 9 at 6 pm Get ready to share your faves, what you are currently watching/reading, artwork and cosplay! R Ukulele Beginner Strum Thursdays, March 16 and May 18 at 6:30 pm Sessions begin with a quick lesson on the basics. Then we will play beginner or intermediate songs. Bring a ukulele, or reserve and pick up one of our loaners. Senior Sip and Social Mondays, March 20, April 17 and May 15 at 10 am Enjoy a hot beverage and create a simple art project at this monthly event. Death Café Monday, May 8 at 6:30 pm Eat cake, drink tea and discuss death with no agenda, objectives or themes. The goal is to increase awareness of death and make the most of our lives. Funeral Director Donna Dallas will share experiences. Not a grief counseling group. Maryland City at Russett Tuesdays at Two Tuesdays, March 21, April 18 and May 16 at 2 pm Meet and socialize with other seniors. Refreshments served.
Learn the basics of digital assets, how they work and their security including cryptocurrency and blockchains. Genealogy: Beyond the Basics Monday, March 6 at 7 pm Learn about more advanced records and strategies to find your elusive ancestors. Presenter: Anne Arundel Genealogical Society What is NFT and How Does NFT Work? Thursday, March 9 at 7 pm Learn the basics of NFTs and their unique place in the world of digital assets. Mondays are Murder Online True Crime Discussions Mondays, March 27, April 24 and May 22 at 7 pm A true crime discussion group that explores famous solved and unsolved crimes. New subject every month. R VIRTUAL VISITS Voyage into a new learning discovery each month. Enjoy topics of interest provided by experts. National Museum of Asian Art Thursday, April 20 at 7 pm Purge to Move Out and Move On Tuesdays, May 9 and 16 at 7 pm Lynn Gardner will lead a two-session workshop to teach you tips and get ideas on how to discard and declutter your home and office. R Anne Arundel Community College Information Session for Adult Learners Monday, May 1 at 5 pm Meet with an admissions officer from Anne Arundel Community College to learn about the admissions process for new and returning students.
Gardening and Nature
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Deale R SOCO GROWS Learn about a variety of gardening topics. Hydroponic Gardening Saturday, March 4 at 10:30 am Tea for the Bees Tuesdays, March 7 and April 11 at 6:30 pm Growing A Vegetable Garden Saturday, April 1 at 10:30 am Native Shrubs for a Better Garden Saturday, May 13 at 10:30 am Plant Swap Friday, May 26 at 3 pm and Saturday, May 27 at 10:30 am
Glen Burnie Native Plants 101 Thursday, March 2 at 6:30 pm Master Gardener, Naturalist and
FREE US COAST GUARD BOATER’S SAFETY CERTIFICATION COURSE Saturdays, April 22 and 29 at 10 am Maryland law specifies that anyone born on or after July 1, 1972, must have a Certificate of Boating Safety Education to operate a mechanically propelled vessel on Maryland waters. This two-day course satisfies that requirement. While the course will be offered in English, Spanish-speaking students, with a moderate understanding in English, are welcome. La ley del del Estado de Maryland especifica que cualquier persona nacida en o despues 1ro de Julio de 1972, debe tener un certificado de educación en seguridad nautica, para operar una enbarcación de propulsion mecanica en aguas de Maryland. Este curso de dos dias satisface este requisito. Aunque el curso sera ofrecido en inglés, los estudiantes de habla hispana con moderada facilidad en ingles son bien venidos. Para quien se sienta mas comodo de dar el examen en español habra una version del examen en este idioma. Un traductor estarí¡ disponible, i si el tiempo lo permite, puede ofrecer alguna asistencia pero solo en bases limitadas debido al extenso volume del programa. Se requiere registro. Presenter: USCG Auxiliary Herring Bay
Steward Alison Milligan explains what differentiates a native plant from other plants, why native plants are so valuable and why you should be planting them. Maryland City at Russett R Flower Arranging for Spring Monday, March 20 at 7 pm Learn how to create lovely flower arrangements like a pro by watching examples demonstrated and constructed by an experienced floral designer from Rainbow Florist and Delectables.
R Online Event Seed Starting with A Professional Horticulturist Thursday, March 2 at 7 pm Whatever the weather, you can start your vegetable or flower garden now! A Certified Professional Horticulturalist and Master Gardener Emeritus will provide the ins and outs of germinating seeds successfully.
March, April and May 2023
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Bilingual Program
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