“Everything Under the Sun”

8601 Harford Rd. Baltimore, MD 21234 Phone: 410-887-5338 Fax: 410-887-5227

Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. parkvillesc@baltimorecountymd.gov

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December 2016

Happy Holidays From the Parkville Senior Center

Adopt-a-Senior for the holidays

Help us bring holiday cheer to

local seniors and senior-led-families

in need. Pick up the “Wish List” at

the center or email us at

parkvillesc@baltimorecountymd.gov

for a copy. There are several ways to

participate. Donate now through

December 14!

Sign up at the front desk to help with gift wrapping for our adopted seniors

on Thursday, December 15 - 9:00 am

Join us for the release of “Poetry, Prose & Promise”

A fun and thoughtful collection of writings by our own center members in the Creative Writing Class. Light refreshments accompany the authors

themselves sharing selections of their writings and discussing the project. Wednesday, December 14 - 1:00 pm

40th Anniversary Planning The Parkville Senior Center turns 40 in 2018! Join our planning committee

as we celebrate this momentous occasion with a year of activities. First planning meeting Tuesday, January 17 - 9:30 am

Table of Contents Program Highlights 1 Special Events 2, 3 Upcoming Events 4 Meetings 5 Daily Class Schedule 6, 7

BCDA News 8 Services Available 9 Center Officers 9 Travel News 12

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Special Events Make & Take Fresh Boxwood Tree Studio A - 10:00 am - Thurs., Dec. 1

Back by popular demand! Join florist, Ann King, to

make and take this 12-16 inch tall fresh greenery

centerpiece to decorate your home for the

holidays. Cost - $6.00. Registration and payment

at the front desk.

Trivia with Mae Dining Room - 11:00 am - Thurs., Dec. 1, 8, 22

Join Mae Forson to play trivia games that will

increase your brain power and memory.

Medicare Part D Research Day Comp. Lab - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Fri., Dec. 2 Do you know you have until December 7 to

search for your best and least expensive

Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan for 2017?

BCDA Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP)

has trained counselors to assist you with

evaluating your Part D choices.

Call 410-887-2059 for your appointment.

Brain Basics - Genes at Work in the Brain Dining Room - 10:00 am - Tues., Dec. 6

Join Bonnie Riehl to learn about genes at work in

your brain.

Holiday Music Sing Along with Ron Kutchner Dining Room - 12:30 pm - Tues., Dec. 6

Join Ron to sing your favorite holiday music.

Time Slips TV Lounge - 10:00 am - Wed., Dec. 7 Join Mae Forson for this exciting new

program centered around storytelling.

Flower of the Month - Narcissus Dining Room - 11:00 am - Wed., Dec. 7

Join Bonnie Riehl to learn about forcing bulbs

indoors for holiday gift giving and enjoyment.

Jazz Vocalist Sara Jones Dining Room - 1:00 pm - Wed., Dec. 7

Jazz vocalist Sara Jones has been delighting

audiences nationwide since she began singing

professionally in 2001. Praised by critics for her

trademark “lush vocals” and her “velvet embrace”

of the music, Sara beguiles and charms her

listeners at every performance.

Read What You Can’t Hear Dining Room - 11:30 am - Thurs., Dec. 8 Howard Kershner from ClearCaptions will

discuss the FCC program that makes text screen

phones available for free to individuals

with hearing impairment.

Chuck Fisher Sings Dining Room - 1:00 pm - Thurs., Dec. 8

Chuck Fisher returns singing a variety of your

favorite songs.

What Every Homeowner Needs to Know

Dining Room - Mon., Dec. 12 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Join representatives from a variety of state

agencies to learn about important homeownership

issues including insurance once the home has

been paid off, Reverse Mortgages, local

resources available to older adults who need

repairs or upgrades to their home, working with

home improvement contractors, Project Lightbulb

and the Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition.

Blood Pressure Screening Dining Room - 9:30 am - Tues., Dec. 13

With Sandy Smith, LPN, of Genesis Select Care.

Computer Trouble Shooting with Allen Miller Reading Nook - 10:00 am - Tues., Dec. 13

Get a helping hand with your technology.

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Special Events Decoding the Lingo of Physical Therapy Dining Room - 1:15 pm - Tues., Dec. 13

Let's face it, chances are we are all going to havephysical therapy at one time or another. Come join us and learn about what a physical therapist does each day, equipment and technology used in physical therapy, and what to expect on a visit.

St. Ursula's Children Choir Dining Room - 10:30 am - Wed., Dec. 14

Please welcome music director, Michael Morgan,

and the St. Ursula's School Children’s Choir for

special holiday music.

Holiday Music with Ester Dining Room - 11:00 am - Wed., Dec. 14

Join us for this piano concert of holiday

music performed by classically trained

pianist, Ester Shumyatskaya.

Book Release of “Poetry, Prose & Promise” Dining Room - 1:00 pm - Wed., Dec. 14

Join us as we celebrate the release of this fun,

thoughtful, and insightful collection of writings

from our very own members in the Creative

Writing Class. Light refreshments accompany the

authors sharing selections of their writings from

journey in creativity.

Intergenerational Holiday Story and Craft Dining Room - 11:00 am - Thurs., Dec. 15

The BCPL Parkville Branch will read a holiday

story and a lead an intergenerational craft project.

Monthly Birthday Celebration

Dining Room - 12:30 pm - Thurs., Dec. 15 A celebration of December birthdays with cake.

Sign up at the front desk.

Holiday Spirit Dining Room - 1:00 pm - Thurs., Dec. 15

A singer and pianist from the Baltimore Lyric

Opera House will present holiday favorites.

A vibrant sing-a-long concludes this

delightful program.

AARP Defensive Driving Class Room 303 - 9:00 am - Fri., Dec. 16

$15 AARP members - $20 w/o AARP

Payment by check due at time of registration

Time Slips TV Lounge - 10:00 am - Wed., Dec. 21

Join Mae Forson for this exciting new

program centered around storytelling.

“A Christmas Story” Movie Dining Room - 1:00 pm - Thurs., Dec. 22

Join us for an afternoon at the movies. This fil

is based on the humorous writings of author

Jean Shepherd. This beloved holiday movie

follows the wintry exploits of youngster Ralphi

Parker (Peter Billingsley), who spends most of

his time dodging a bully (Zack Ward) and

dreaming of his ideal Christmas

gift, a "Red Ryder air rifle."

December 25 - Center Closed In observance of Christmas Day

Happy New Year Celebration

Dining Room - 12:30 pm - Thurs., Dec. 29 Join us to ring in the new year. Let’s celebrate

together with party music performed

by John Schneider.

January 2 - Center Closed In Observance of New Years Day

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Center News Nature Study

December Schedule Meet at 9:00 am in the TV Lounge

Dec. 2 - Druid Park Arbor’m

Dec. 9 - Shure’s Landing

Dec. 16, 23, 30 - No Meeting

Mr. Christmas Gold

Collection “World’s Fair

Big Top” Carousel Raffle (Sells for over $300 on Amazon)

$1.00 a ticket or 6 for $5.00 Proceeds to benefit the Parkville Senior

Center Council Woodshop

Parkville Fitness Center Membership for a year $100.00

Hours:

Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Personal trainer program available. Reserve your one-on-one appointment

today!

Get on the fast track to better health by joining the fitness center today!

Applications available in the Staff Office.

County Ride/Parkville Shopping Shuttle

2017 Trip Schedule Available in Staff Office

Call Mae Forson for more information at (410) 887-5338

Board Meetings The Executive Board meets the second

Tuesday of every month at 9:30 a.m. If you wish to be put on the agenda, please

see the Council President.

Center Council Meeting All center members are encouraged

to attend the center council meetings. Next Meeting:

December 20

Congressman John Sarbanes Constituent Service Representative

Mrs. Cecilia J. Simms is available to assist constituents

Next Quarterly Visit January TBA 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

See director for Constituent Service Request Form if you need immediate assistance.

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Center News Class Registration for the

Winter Session continues until Friday, December 9

Registrars Available 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

In the lobby

Beat the winter blues with a great class!

The Winter Session will begin January 3 - March 10

Program Committee Staff Office - 9:30 a.m. - Mon., Dec. 5

Join us to exchange ideas for future special

events and programs for center members.

We are looking for volunteers to assist us with

decorations, shopping, serving food, and other

areas of program logistics.

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Gift Shop Parkville’s best place for great finds at

great prices is also the best place to

donate new, nearly new, and classic

items that you have lying around the

house!

2016 Health Education Initiative:

“Brain Matters”

The year-long Brain Matters initiative winds

down this month. We thank you for the strong

support in participating in the wide variety of

programs offered throughout the year.

A new initiative for 2017 is waiting in the wings!

December Theme: Cerebral Celebratio

Risk Factor: Genetics

Brain Basics:

Genes at Work in the Brain

December 6 - 10:00 am

Please complete surveys

And return to the Front Desk.

Stay tuned for exciting information

about the 2017 health initiative

As we look at ways to fight ageism!

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Daily Class Schedule

Day/Time Program Provider Room Monday 10:00 -12:00 Ballroom Dance B. Veneracion-V 302 10:30 -11:30 Yoga Denise Malloy -I 307 10:30 -11:30 T’ai Chi (Beginner-Int.) Jen Lake-I Gym 10:30 -11:30 T’ai Chi (Int.-Advanced) Doug Lake-I Gym 11:30 -12:30 Badminton/Table Tennis Volunteers Gym 12:30 - 3:00 Bridge Volunteer Studio B 12:30 - 3:00 Volleyball Volunteers Gymnasium 12:30 - 1:30 Senior Rhythms Video Lead Room 307 1:30 - 2:30 Enhance Fitness Penny Folden-I Room 307 Tuesday 8:30 - 10:30 Woodshop B. Weaver/M. Ginsburg-V Woodshop 9:00 - 10:00 Senior Aerobics Marie Conn-E 307 9:30 - 11:30 Knitting/Crocheting Volunteers Studio B 10:00 - 2:30 Art of Pottery (Ceramics) Volunteers Studio A 10:10 - 10:55 Senior Rhythms Video Lead 307 Varies Computers & Technology Lee Klima -C 301 10:00 - 1:00 Volleyball Volunteers Gymnasium 12:00 - 1:00 Midday Meal Volunteer Dining Room 1:00 - 3:00 Basic Painting J. Murtha-I Studio B 1:00 - 2:00 Badminton/ Table Tennis Free Play Gym Wednesday 9:15 - 10:15 Zumba Gold Loretta Witomski-C 307 10:00 - 11:00 Yoga Therapeutics Jana Long-C 302 10:00 - 12:00 Aviation Historians Volunteers 305 B 10:30 - 11:30 T’ai Chi (Int.-Advanced) Doug Lake-I 307 10:30 - 11:30 T’ai Chi (Beginner-Int.) Jen Lake-I Gym 10:00 - 12:00 Creative Writing Volunteer Conference Room 10:00 - 12:00 Basic Painting J. Murtha-I Studio B

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Day/Time Program Provider Room Wednesday 11:45 - 3:00 Volleyball Volunteers Gymnasium 12:00 - 1:00 Midday Meal Volunteers Dining Room 12:30 - 2:30 Leaded Stained Glass Lynne Funck -V Studio A 12:30 - 1:30 Senior Rhythms Video Lead 307 1:00 - 3:00 Chess Volunteers Pool Room 1:30 - 2:30 Enhance Fitness Penny Folden—I Room 307

Thursday

9:00 - 10:00 Senior Aerobics Marie Conn-E 307 9:30 - 11:30 Psychology of Aging Nancy Weitzel-E TV Lounge 10:15 - 12:15 Line Dance B. Veneracion-V 307 11:00 - 12:00 Book Club **** Marie Feehley-V 306 10:00 - 1:00 Volleyball Volunteers Gymnasium 12:00 - 1:00 Midday Meal Volunteers Dining Room 1:00 - 2:00 Table Tennis/ Badminton Free Play Gym 12:30 - 2:00 Line Dance Mary Thau-V 307 Friday 9:00 - 10:00 Yoga Denise Malloy 307 9:00 - 11:00 Model Railroaders Victor Meinhardt-V 305 B 10:00 -11:00 Senior Rhythms Ginny Milchling-V 302 9:30- 3:00 Nature Study J. Bartenfelter/T. Wilson-V Studio B 11:45 -12:30 Midday Meal Volunteers Dining Room 12:30 - 3:30 Bingo Betty Carbone-V Dining Room 12:45 - 2:30 Wii Volunteer TV Room 1:00 - 2:00 Absolute Beginners Line Dance Mary Thau-I 302 1:30 - 2:30 Enhance Fitness Penny Folden - I Room 307

Classes and Events are subject to change. The Department of Aging recommends that you

check with your physician before participating in any physically demanding activity.

Daily Class Schedule

Key C: Independent Contractor I: Program Instructor V: Volunteer S: Staff E: CCBC Instructor

* Two members required ** Meets 1st & 3rd Week *** Meets 2nd & 4th Week **** Meets 2nd Thursday ***** Meets 2nd & 4th Thursday

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Model Railroad Open House

Come check out the railroad

club as they host an open house

every Friday this month. Fridays 9:00 - 12:00 pm

Holiday Train Garden

Come enjoy the Holiday Train

Garden daily in the TV Lounge.

A holiday courtesy of the Parkville Senior Center

Model Railroad Club.

Membership Renewal & Registration going on now! A current year Senior Center Membership is required to participate in programs

and activities at the Parkville Senior Center as well all BCDA senior centers. Your membership counts as it shows the strength in numbers of the overall program.

Moreover, it ensures that we have the latest contact information for you as well. We ask that you take a few minutes out of your busy schedule to renew your

membership with us this month if you haven’t already done so. Make sure you have up-to-date emergency contact information when you come.

Take the Opportunity to Support Your Center!

At membership renewal please consider making a donation to our Enhancement Fund. A donation of any amount is greatly appreciated and

donations of $15 or greater comes with the bonus of a years’ subscription to the Senior Digest. All of your donation comes back to make the center a better place.

This year your donation will help us make the jump into the digital age as we hope to be able to offer a computerized membership and registration system.

This modern system would potentially provide: -Vastly reduced membership renewal times

-Member swipe cards -Eliminate front desk and class attendance sign-in sheets

-Automated calls for closures And more

Baltimore County Department Of Aging Mission Statement

The Baltimore County Department of Aging strengthens lives by connecting Individuals to community resources, programs and services.

Parkville Senior Center “Everything Under the Sun”

Parkville Senior Center is a non-profit

501(c) (3) organization.

Contributions are tax deductible.

Center Staff Director: James Slone Assistant Director: Bonnie Riehl Center Connection: Mae Forson Custodian: Patricia Murray Outreach: Cecelia Schoeberlein Home Team: Barbara Wilt

Eating Together Lunch Notes Please note:

Meal reservations must be made no later than • 9:30 a.m. two (2) business days in advance

for Regular Meals &

• 9:30 a.m. four (4) business days in advance for Box Lunches & (5) days for Super Special Meals

noted in bold and underlined on the monthly menu. • Cancellations & Leftovers: Please ensure you are

able to attend the meals you reserve. If you are unable to attend a lunch you have reserved, please cancel your registration before the 2 /4/ 5 business day call-in date or provide as much advance notice

as possible. Three or more no shows or late cancellations within a 30-day period may result in

a 30-day suspension from reserving meals.

Please help us keep the meal program at Parkville strong by reducing leftover meals and by contributing

as much as you can for the meals. Each time we have a leftover meal and no “stand-by”

customer to take your place we are required to discard the meal due to stringent food safety

regulations. Help us reduce this waste of food and money by doing your part as a customer to respect and

preserve the program.

2016 - 2017 Executive Board

President: Jean Michael Vice President: Marge Del Gavio Recording Secretary: Joanne Fabiszak Corresponding Secretary: Pam Lehman Treasurer: Donna Carr Assistant Treasurer: Mejol Burchett 2nd Assistant Treasurer: Ed Grey Advocate: Liz Appel Sgt. At Arms: Pat Watson Members at Large: June Burgesser Paula Davis Patricia Herr Jeffrey Jarosz Joyce Tongue

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Creative Arts Are Alive at Parkville Senior Center

Knitting & Crocheting A bunch of fun with a big group of friendly folks while

knitting items for donations to local service organizations. Join us for the fun. See Pat Murphy in

Studio B on Tuesday mornings. Help us help the community by donating yarn

year round!

Woodshop Stop by the woodshop on Tuesday mornings to learn how to craft you own items or make carpentry repairs.

Seeking volunteers to assist!

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Parkville Senior Center TRAVEL CALENDAR

DAY TRIPS

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February 15, 2017.

“Sex Please, We’re Sixty” at Rainbow

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tuities. Deposit payment due by June 26, 2017. Final payment due by July 27, 2017.

OVERNIGHT TRIPS

New York City, New York

April 24 - 26, 2017 - Cost - $469 dbl Package

includes Motorcoach transportation, taxes and

gratuities, New York Botanical Garden, Macy’s

Flower Show, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum,

National 9/11 Memorial and so much more.

Chattanooga Choo Choo

Chattanooga, TN & Surrounding area

Monday, May 22 - Saturday, May 27, 2017

Cost $851 dbl / $1,110 sgl

Explore Chattanooga with three scenic train

rides (Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, Lookout

Mountain Incline Railway & The Missionary

Ridge Local), a Sothern Bells Dinner Cruise,

See Rock City & Ruby Falls plus lodging at the

Chattanooga Choo Choo hotel.

Grand Canyon of PA October 4 - 6, 2017 - Cost - $472 dbl

Package includes Motorcoach transportation, tax-es and gratuities, Susquehanna River Cruise, Mil-

lionaires Row Tour, Historic Buggy Museum, 2 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners at the historic Peter

Herdic House & Country Cupboard Restaurant, Pennsylvania Grand Canyon Covered Wagon

Tour, 1889 Annunciation Church, and a Souvenir Gift.

Please sign up for any trip you are interested in before the posted deadline date. Make all checks payable to Parkville Senior Center Council. All payments for travel must be made by check, money order, or credit card. Please note: Updated travel policies are posted in the travel office. Please take the time to fully review these policies. Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be granted after the final registration date unless a wait-list stand-by traveler is able to take the trip in your place.

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Travel Staff: Day & Overnight Trips: Jean Michael

Sharon P. McCauley

Travel Office Information Telephone: 410-882-6087

Department of Aging News and Events

Free Brain Matters Initiative Monthly Lecture SeriesMaking the Most of Holidays for Families

with Alzheimer’s DiseaseThursday, December 8, 2016 at 7 p.m.

As part of our Brain Matters Initiative, join speakers, Yolanda Wright, LGSW, MSW from the Alzheimer’s Association will discuss how to plan and adjust to accommodate a family member or friend with Alzheimer’s disease. The event is free and open to the public at the Alzheimer’s Associa-tion Conference Center, 1850 York Road, Lutherville, MD 21093. RSVP to 410-887-2002 today to reserve your seat.

Further if you have participated in the Brain Matters Initiative offerings from October through November, please complete the fourth quarter Your Technology and Your Brain evaluation form. Forms can be found in any County senior center or on the website at http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/brainmatters. All surveys will be entered in a drawing for a $25 gift card to Ukazoo Books in Towson. The drawing will take place on the 13th of January 2017.

6th Annual Holiday Train Garden Opens At Jacksonville

You are cordially invited to visit the 2016 Jacksonville Senior Center Holiday Train Garden. This year, thirty-six artists, modelers and model train enthusiasts have again created an amazing display of handcrafted miniatures and animated scenes of well-known local landmarks. The train garden features “Light City” Baltimore, 34th Street in holiday splendor, Penn Station, the American Visionary Art Museum, Meadow Mill, and the circus at the Arena. Baltimore County is represented by Jacksonville at holiday time, Loch Raven Dam, Fresh McKenzie Farm and many more surprises. Every visitor also gets a free “Mini-Me” ticket for a chance to win a hand-built scale model of their house.

Admission is free. Large group visits can also be coordinated by calling Barbara at 410-887-8208. Jacksonville Senior Center is located at 3605A Sweet Air Road, Phoenix, MD 21131.

Adopt a Senior and Food Drive for the Holidays

Help Parkville Senior Center as they make the season a little brighter for local seniors in need. These seniors and senior-led families have been identified as in considerable need by the Department of Aging’s Community Outreach and Home Team programs. The senior center is accepting donations between November 14 and December 14. Wish lists of donations can be obtained by stopping by the senior center or emailing parkvillesc@baltimorecountymd.gov. For more information, call Parkville Senior Center at 410-887-5338.

Department of Aging Closed

Baltimore County Department of Aging offices, senior centers and CountyRide are closed on December 26th and January 2nd for the holiday. Thank you for your understanding.

MAP of BAltiMore County • 410-887-2594 • (maryland relay 7-1-1) aginginfo@baltimorecountymd.gov

Maryland Access Point ( MAP) of Baltimore County is part of a nationwide effort to streamline access to support, services and benefits to older adults, persons with disabilities, their families and care providers.

Center ConneCtion 410-887-2970

Center Connection links persons age 60 and over who need support to activities and services provided by the senior center. Center Connection Specialists, operating in eight Baltimore County Senior Centers, maximize individual’s senior center experience by encouraging participation in activities, registering for classes/Eating Together, and connecting them with other members.

Community outreaCh SpeCialiStS 410-887-2594

This program connects Baltimore County residents age 60+ to community resources. Outreach workers evaluate seniors’ needs, assist with applying for benefits and services, and connect seniors to resources.

Countyride 410-887-2080

CountyRide provides paratransit transportation within the County for qualifying clients to appointments Monday through Friday. Reservations must be prescheduled and are scheduled on a first come, first serve basis. A book of 6 tickets costs $15. Payment by check or exact amount of cash (No change available in vehicles.)

eating together 410-887-3052

The Eating Together program provides a nutritious meal and socialization in over 36 County sites in senior centers, community buildings and senior residences. Residents aged 60 and over and their spouses of any age are eligible to participate in this program and are asked to make a voluntary, confidential donation.

home team 410-887-4141

This community-based volunteer program provides social support to County seniors 60+ who are isolated and confined to their home. Through friendly in-home and telephone visits, volunteers offer the needed interaction, socialization and reassurance to help seniors maintain a higher quality of life with the ability to remain independent in their home longer.

State health inSuranCe aSSiStanCe program (Ship) 410-887-2059

Trained volunteers answer questions regarding Medicare A and B, Medicare Advangtage Plans, Medicare Supplement Insurance (medigaps), Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part D), Medicaid and potential Medicare frauds. Also, callers are assessed for eligibility to obtain financial assistance to help with Medicare and prescription cost.

inClement Weather poliCy

It is the policy of the Baltimore County Department of Aging to open and fully operate its programs as scheduled. The effects of severe weather and concern for the safety of our constituents may, however, lead us to close centers, CountyRide, and other services/programs. When this or closing for any other reason occurs, media announcements regarding closures or late openings will ONLY be made on WBAL Radio, 1090 AM; WBAL-TV 11 and WJZ-TV 13. Information on closings and/or late openings will also be published on the Baltimore County web site, www.baltimorecountymd.gov. Senior Centers will open at 10:30 a.m. when a 2-hour delay is reported.

The Baltimore County Department of Aging strengthens lives by

connecting individuals to community resources, programs and services.

Mission

Baltimore County Department of Aging

410-887-2594

www.baltimorecountymd.gov/aging