St. Mary's County Times December 06, 2018

Calendars The County Times Thursday, December 6, 2018 St. Mary’s Department of Aging Programs and Activities 29 Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-475-4200, ext. 1658 Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 3101 Visit www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information Brought to you by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County: James R. Guy, President; Michael L. Hewitt; Tom Jarboe; Todd B. Morgan; John E. O’Connor; and the Department of Aging & Human Services Purse Bingo The Northern Senior Activity Cen- ter will have a purse bingo on Friday, Dec. 7 from 10-11:30 a.m. Win a new or a one-time-carried purse featuring popular brands such as Vera Bradley®, Guess®, Tignanello®, Nine West®, and The Sak®. Event bag styles include totes, hobos, shoulder bags, and wrist- lets. Deadline to sign up is Wednesday, Dec. 5; space permitting. Limited seat- ing is available and seat reservations must be made with payment of $3. To sign up and pay for this activity in ad- vance, please visit the front desk. For more information, call 301-475-4200, ext. 73101. Fresh Greenery Needed Do you have fresh greenery in your yard you would be willing to donate to the Loffler Senior Activity Center? The annual county-wide Department of Aging and Human Services Christmas party will take place on Dec. 14. We need holly and any fresh evergreens for dressing the tables, windows and walls. Donations will be happily accepted at Loffler any time before Dec. 13, Mon.- Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Thanks in advance. AARP Safe Driving As a result of evidence-based research findings, this course includes a focus on areas where older drivers could ben- efit from additional training, including: roundabouts, pavement markings, stop- sign compliance, red-light running, and safety issues such as speeding, seatbelt and turn-signal use. The cost is $15 for AARP members, $20 for nonmembers, payable to AARP. Members must show their membership card to get the mem- ber rate. It will be held at the Garvey Se- nior Activity Center on Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Advance sign up is required. Lunch is available at the Cen- ter; cost is a donation for ages 60 and above and $6 for those under the age of 60. Call 301-475-4200, ext. 71050, to register for the class and for the lunch menu and to make lunch reservations. Holiday Celebration Luncheon with Riverview Mirror And Special Guests Come join us for a performance by the duo Rearview Mirror at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, Dec. 12 at noon. This oldies variety, Iris Hirsch and Glenn Bullion, play a blend of rock and roll, R&B, pop, coun- try, standards from the Great American Songbook, disco, and Motown from the 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond. Not only does their performance include mu- sic, but also humor, music trivia, some dancing and fun for all. An audience member once described the duo’s show as “modern vaudeville: music, dancing, costumes and comedy.” Rearview Mir- ror’s mission is to involve its audience with the music and to provide a good time for all. They will have a special mix of holiday music for us! Don’t miss out on this performance! Before the per- formance be sure to get there time to see our award winning special guests, Reader’s Theater. They will perform a special holiday comedy for you! Cost for lunch is by donation for those ages 60 and above and $6 for those under the age of 60. To make reservations, call 301-475-4200, ext. 71050. Gift Donations Needed for Christmas Gift Bingo Every year at the Loffler Senior Activ- ity Center we offer a special day of Bin- go in which Christmas shopping items are the prizes. We will have a full house of 50 players and are looking for dona- tions of gifts for our prize table. Dona- tions should be new items, not shopworn or expired foodstuffs, but items that are suitable for gift-giving. They should not be gift-wrapped. Donations can be dropped off at the Loffler Senior Activ- ity Center Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. now through Dec. 17. If you have questions call 301-475-4200, ext. 71658. Learn to play Mahjong Jean Wu will be offering beginner classes at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on how to play Taiwanese Mah- jong if at least 3 people are interested in learning. Classes would be on alter- nating Fridays 9:30-11 a.m. and could start as early as January. Why not start Minecraft Challenge Cookies and Cards Charlotte Hall Library will hold Minecraft Chal- lenge on Thursday, December 13 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Can you think on your feet, team up, use creativity, and complete the challenge? Come play Minecraft with us and find out! Must be able to use a mouse and keyboard commands, and be familiar with how to play Minecraft (we will not use the tutorial). Ages 8-11. Registration opens 2 weeks before the program. DIY Woodland Winter Wreath All three locations of the St. Mary’s County Library will be closed on Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25 for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. All three locations will be open for regular business hours on Wednesday, December 26. Charlotte Hall Library will hold Cookies and Cards on Saturday, December 8 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Decorate cookies to eat, and make cards to give your friends and family! All supplies provided by the li- brary. Free, all ages, registration required. Leonardtown Library will hold a DIY Woodland Winter Wreath on Wednesday, December 12 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Feeling creative? Join us in making a winter wreath out of an embroidery hoop, pine stems, pine cones, and a bit of hot glue. Attendees will be provided with all of the supplies necessary to make an 18-inch wreath to decorate your home or give away as a gift. Class size is limited. Register on www.stmalib. org. Library Holiday Closings Book Bites St. Mary’s County Library will host Book Bites at Taphouse 1637 in California on Monday, Decem- ber 17 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Grab a bite and gab about books! Join us at our new winter location, Taphouse 1637 in California, for a relaxed conversation about what you’ve been reading. Share what you loved (or loathed) about the last book you read, gather new recommendations from the rest of the group, and enjoy the company of fellow bibliophiles. Visit tap- the new year off by learning something new? If you would like to be added to the interest list call 301-475-4200, ext. 71658, or stop by the Loffler reception desk. Chair Yoga The Northern Senior Activity Center offers Chair Yoga every Friday from 9-10 a.m. This class uses modified yoga positions which incorporate a chair prominently for ease and stability. The chair can be used for seated and standing poses or individuals can modify further using it for all positions. The instructor is senior-fitness certified and will pro- vide guidance to make sure the class works well for you. Try the first class on a trial basis and to continue, purchase a fitness pass for $30 for 10 sessions. For more information about the program, please call 301-475-4200, ext. 73103. Zumba Gold at Northern Get a jump on your 2019 fitness goals and try your first class for free. The Northern Senior Activity Center offers Zumba Gold on Tuesdays at 10-11 a.m. Getting fit was never so fun, as you ex- ercise to upbeat music while meeting friendly and welcoming people. Keep going to class by purchasing a fitness card. Fitness cards are $30 for 10 ses- sions and are available at the front desk. For more information about this pro- gram, call 301-475-4200, ext. 73103. house1637.com for directions and to see menu options available for purchase. Adults only. No registration. Explore Your Digital Library Leonardtown Library will hold Explore Your Digi- tal Library on Tuesday, December 18 from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Looking for a great read? Studying for the SAT, GMAT or ASVAB? Researching your family’s ances- try? Want to learn a new language? Are you planning on writing a research paper? Would you like to watch movies or listen to books on your phone or device? Drop by the Leonardtown Library this winter with your laptop, tablet, or mobile device and our tech team will show you how to access all kinds of FREE library resources that are right at your fingertips! Snacking with S.T.E.A.M.: Edible Engineering Lexington Park Library will hold a Snacking with S.T.E.A.M. – Edible Engineering on Friday, Decem- ber 21 from 3– 4 p.m. Please note all activities involve food which may contain potential allergens. Come test your engineering skills with us as we build delectable houses. Whether you build a cottage, apartment, or town home we will see if it can stand the test of grav- ity. For ages 6-12. Registration required and opens on December 7

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