Build an understanding of color and mark-making as you create artworks that incorporate painting and other art media. Practice self-expression and explore ideas while learning the fundamentals of mixed media material application. Experiment with how combinations of painting materials can create meaning and enhance representational or abstract compositions. Facilitator: Soyeon Jang, MICA Community Art Fellow. […]
Busy mind? Racing thoughts? No problem - everyone can meditate! Research continues to show the profound effects of meditation on physical, mental, and emotional health. Practice a variety of techniques that include mindfulness, compassion, and moving meditation practices. All levels of experience welcome! Facilitators: Wise & Well Staff. You may choose to attend Live or […]
A full-body workout designed to increase endurance, strength, and balance, while also enhancing your independence and everyday activities. The first half of the class will be using weights and the second half of the class will be stretching the entire body while creating more flexibility and mobility in the body. Aerobic and floor-work included. Skill […]
Tai Chi improves balance, lowers blood pressure, increases energy levels, and lowers falls risk. Movements are simple and easy to learn. Skill Level: All levels. Facilitator: Suzanne Diehl. You may choose to attend Live or Virtually. Date: Tuesdays Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Series 1: April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 […]
Mat Pilates is a mind, body, spirit practice that improves posture, coordination, balance, flexibility, breath control, focus, and increases body awareness. It strengthens and lengthens your core, arms, and legs; you’ll feel muscles you never knew you had! Regular practice will make you strong to the core! All exercises will be performed on a mat […]
Join your friends for a cup o’ joe and a chat, catch up and socialize for a bit! This is a Live only event. Date: Tuesday, April 2 Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am Fee: Members Free/$5 non-members Please call 410-662-4363 if you have any questions about the event, using online ticketing, or to register […]
This dynamic dance fitness program is inspired by Latin and international rhythms and designed specifically for beginners, older adults, and anyone who loves to dance. Dance your way to improved health (no rhythm required)! Skill Level: All levels. Facilitator: Wendy Brogden. You may choose to attend Live or Virtually. Date: Wednesdays Time: 5:30 […]
Yoga means union. Members will practice uniting movement, breathing, and meditation without the need for moving up and down from the floor to a seated or standing position. Yoga promotes balance, flexibility, and relaxation mentally and physically. Skill Level: All levels. Facilitator: Salena Jacob, DPT. You may choose to attend Live or Virtually. Date: Wednesdays […]
Join us for some engaging brain game exercises to stir up your brain’s super pathways. Challenge your mind — your brain will thank you! You may choose to attend Live or Virtually. Date: Wednesday, April 3 Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Fee: Members Free/Non-members $10 Please call 410-662-4363 if you have any questions […]
A full body strength workout with an emphasis on core strength and stability. Tone and strengthen your muscles while improving your balance, flexibility, range of motion, and coordination. Must be able to get down on the floor. Recommended Equipment: Weights and a yoga mat. Skill Level: All levels. Facilitator: Maura Guedouar. You may choose to […]
Qigong uses movement to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit with the goal of improving and maintaining health and wellbeing. The practice introduces you to Sheng Zhen meaning unconditional love, which opens the heart, strengthens the body, and calms the mind. Skill Level: All levels. Facilitator: Pamela Tanton. You may choose to attend […]
This low-impact, low-intensity workout focuses on balance and easy movement exercises to improve range of motion and activities of daily living. Skill Level: All levels. Facilitator: Angie Gentile. You may choose to attend Live or Virtually. Date: Fridays Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am Series 1: April 5, 12, 19, 26 Fee: $20 members/$40 […]
Quilts have been used to commemorate and memorialize people, places, and events. Artist Faith Ringgold brought the story quilt to fine art museums in the 1980s with her depictions of life growing up in Harlem. Her quilts combine painting, quilt piecing, and handwritten words to tell the stories of both her family and the larger […]
Wise & Well Orientation walks new members through a holistic picture of health and well-being. How you feel is not just about your physical health; it is about overall wellness. Discuss Wise & Well logistics such as parking, registration, class pathways, dimensions of wellness, and moving forward on your wellness journey. You may choose to attend […]
Slow flow links the breath and movement in a sequence of flowing poses to improve balance and alignment with a grounding stable energy. This practice incorporates breathwork, standing, balancing, kneeling, and lying poses ending in guided relaxation. Recommended Equipment: yoga mat and props (blocks, straps, or towels). Skill Level: All levels. Facilitator: Angie Gentile. You […]
The FREE Community Help Desk welcomes all tech questions from small to complex. Bring your device and your tech questions to this onsite device clinic. NPower will listen and walk you through the steps to troubleshoot and use your device. Facilitator: Mikenzhie Smith; NPower Community Help Desk. Date: Monday, April 8 Time: […]
Improve posture, reduce pain, and feel better by using the foam roller to release stuck together connective tissues. Melt away stress on specific points with massage ball rolling. Free your joints, and roll-ax with this full body restorative massage, layered in a mindful yoga and breathwork format. This is a Live only event. Facilitator: Angie […]
Your Best Life walks members through the big picture of life and well-being. How we feel tomorrow is not just about physical health. When we view life across the various dimensions of well-being, we often get ideas about where we want to go next. Our vision, what we want to do tomorrow (and next year!) […]
Have questions? Need support? A group session on how you can navigate over, under, and through some of the barriers that are in your way, preventing you from having better days. These may include personal motivation, reliable transportation, health issues, access to healthy foods, housing issues, or any number of things. No matter where you […]
The American Lung Association’s Better Breathers Club connects people with lung conditions such as asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, and emphysema to education, support, and resources. Learn better ways to cope with lung disease while getting support from others through a fun and stimulating combination of guest speakers, problem solving discussions, movement, and social activities. This […]
Streamline your estate planning by learning about the four documents every older adult should have prepared; Last Will & Testament, Financial Power of Attorney, Advance Medical Directive, and a Living Will. Understand more about the medical and financial eligibility criteria to qualify for Medicaid Long Term Care and tools to protect your assets when applying. […]
Listen, relax & re-balance as you become immersed in sound. Sink into powerful healing and release excess tensions. Himalayan singing bowls, the gong, and other sound instruments calm your nervous system, soothe anxiety, improve sleep and heal stress with deep rest. Facilitator: Kerry Martinez; Soul Rattle. This is a Live only event. Date: Friday, April […]
Learn to use colored pencils to make detailed drawings of the face and hands. Use different shading and coloring techniques to craft hand-drawn images while developing skills in drafting, proportion, and color theory. Facilitator: Sara Kaltwasser. This is a Live only event. Date: Saturdays, April 13 – May 4 […]
Explore ways that Alzheimer’s and other dementia affect an individual’s ability to communicate as the disease progresses. Get tips to better communicate and strategies to respond to common behaviors (agitation and confusion) of people living with dementia. Facilitator: Alzheimer’s Association Greater Maryland Chapter. You may choose to attend Live or Virtually. Date: Monday, April 15; […]
It’s time to gather in the garden to plan, plant, weed, grow and harvest our spring and summer vegetables and herbs. You don’t need a green thumb or gardening experience to join us; just an interest in growing your own food and a willingness to get your hands dirty! All members will reap the joys […]
Flu, pneumonia, shingles, Covid, RSV; are you confused or curious about what shots you need or if you need boosters for things like tetanus or MMR? Gain more insight into the specific recommendations for older adults, insurance coverage, how to keep track of your vaccinations, and answers to any other vaccination related questions you may […]
The Brooklyn Bridge, completed in 1883, was the most spectacular architectural and engineering achievement of its time. David McCullough, one of America’s finest writers, wrote The Great Bridge to describe it and cement its place in American history. Learn all about the majestic bridge in this presentation featuring a documentary by Ken Burn. Facilitator: Betty […]
Step into the enchanting realm of Shadowscapes, where you will embark on a mesmerizing journey of discovery through the transformative art of shadow manipulation. Unleash your creativity as you craft captivating shadow scenes from everyday materials, revealing hidden depths and evoking wonder. Facilitator: Lindsay D’Andelet. This is a Live only event. Date: Wednesday, April 17 […]
Have you experienced a slip, trip, or fall that has shaken your confidence or left you with the fear of falling or worse yet, resulted in injury? You understand that the threat of a fall is often a “game changer” and can be a barrier to doing activities you enjoy at home and in your […]
Have you ever wondered about the secrets behind a magician’s performance? Challenge your brain and physical dexterity while learning all about magic. Learn three illusions while practicing vanishing, transportation, and production skills to amaze your friends and family. Beginner magic kit included. Facilitators: School of Magic Arts. This is a Live only event. Date: Friday, […]
Scrapbook and collage lovers rejoice! Learn how to create stunning digital collages to display and share your memories in a new way. Learn to use an iPad to scan photos and documents, import them into a digital whiteboard, add art and text, and arrange them in a fun new way. This is a great way […]
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health complaint in the US. Identify the difference between stress and common anxiety disorders and review common treatment strategies for anxiety. Facilitator: Dr Elizabeth Galik, PhD; University of Maryland School of Nursing. You may choose to attend Live or Virtually. Date: Wednesday, April 24 Time: 11:30 […]
Study the history of different culturally relevant art forms and make your own finished pieces of art to keep or share. No experience necessary! Facilitator: Tanya Taylor. This is a Live only event. Date: Origami - Wednesday, April 24 Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Fee: $10 members/$20 non-members Please call 410-662-4363 if […]
Central Maryland offers a long growing season with ample opportunities to eat local and seasonal produce. Learn why eating locally and seasonally is beneficial for your health and your community. Get tips on finding local and seasonal produce and how to use it. Facilitator: Skylar Moore. You may choose to attend Live or Virtually. Date: […]
Create flowing, expressive abstract painting while listening to music for inspiration. This painting approach is a great way to “get out of your head” and paint more intuitively. Using thinned acrylic paint, you will respond to music, creating layered work with depth and transparency. No experience necessary! Facilitator: Kelly Irvine, Kelly Irvine Designs. This is […]
Yoga means union. Members will practice uniting movement, breathing, and meditation without the need for moving up and down from the floor to a seated or standing position. Yoga promotes balance, flexibility, and relaxation mentally and physically. Skill Level: All levels. Facilitator: Salena Jacob, DPT. You may choose to attend Live or Virtually. Date: Wednesdays […]
This dynamic dance fitness program is inspired by Latin and international rhythms and designed specifically for beginners, older adults, and anyone who loves to dance. Dance your way to improved health (no rhythm required)! Skill Level: All levels. Facilitator: Wendy Brogden. You may choose to attend Live or Virtually. Date: Wednesdays Time: 5:30 […]
Hearing health is the number one modifiable contributor to Alzheimer's and dementia. Familiarize yourself with the effects of hearing on your cognitive function, and why it is so important to get hearing checks annually. Observe a brief demonstration of hearing device care. Facilitator: Dr. Elena Scarano; Hearing and Speech Agency (HASA). You may choose to […]
Qigong uses movement to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit with the goal of improving and maintaining health and wellbeing. The practice introduces you to Sheng Zhen meaning unconditional love, which opens the heart, strengthens the body, and calms the mind. Skill Level: All levels. Facilitator: Pamela Tanton. You may choose to attend […]
A full body strength workout with an emphasis on core strength and stability. Tone and strengthen your muscles while improving your balance, flexibility, range of motion, and coordination. Must be able to get down on the floor. Recommended Equipment: Weights and a yoga mat. Skill Level: All levels. Facilitator: Maura Guedouar. You may choose to […]
This low-impact, low-intensity workout focuses on balance and easy movement exercises to improve range of motion and activities of daily living. Skill Level: All levels. Facilitator: Angie Gentile. You may choose to attend Live or Virtually. Date: Fridays Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am Series 2: May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Fee: […]
Wise & Well Orientation walks new members through a holistic picture of health and well-being. How you feel is not just about your physical health; it is about overall wellness. Discuss Wise & Well logistics such as parking, registration, class pathways, dimensions of wellness, and moving forward on your wellness journey. You may choose to attend […]
