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 […]
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. Dates: Wednesdays Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am Series 1: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 […]
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. Dates: Wednesdays Time: 5:30 […]
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 are welcome! Facilitator: Laura Sicari, Sicari Healing Arts. This is a Live only […]
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. You may choose to attend Live or Virtually. Dates: Mondays Time: 11:00 am – […]
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 […]
This is a brain fitness challenge that, like a fitness boot camp, is fast-paced, energizing, and requires quick thinking to push your brain to new levels. Boot camp has an intensive social component with competitive and cooperative challenges. Challenge yourself in a supportive environment, meet new people, and learn new ways to keep your brain […]
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. Dates: Tuesdays Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Series 1: January 9, 16, 23, 30 (No class […]
Scientific research has documented that yoga and meditation can help mitigate pain for such conditions as low back pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, headaches, neck pain, and other chronic conditions. Experience your body’s foundations and integrate some functional ways to move, breathe, and align in yoga, fitness class, and life. Live and move with more ease and […]
Explore the basics of hand-building and decorating ceramics through different traditional methods. Create functional beautiful clay-based works of art while learning how to mold clay, experiment with glaze, and increase your hand-building technique knowledge. All skill levels welcome. Facilitator: Soyeon Jang, MICA Community Art Fellow. . This is a Live only event. Date: Thursdays, February […]
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. Exercises will be done standing and on the floor. Recommended Equipment: Weights and a yoga mat. Skill Level: All levels. Facilitator: Maura Guedouar. You may choose to […]
Depression is now recognized as a significant public health concern with more than 10% of American adults experiencing a major depressive episode each year and more than 20% experiencing at least one episode over their lifetime. Furthermore, depression is the major risk factor for suicide and studies show that the suicide rate has increased dramatically […]
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. Occasional aerobic and floor-work exercise. […]
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. Facilitator: Salena Jacob, DPT. You may choose to attend Live or Virtually. Dates: Mondays Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 […]
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 […]
Revisit iconic movies from a variety of genres and discover more about how these films were made and why they matter. Study clips of these iconic films and analyze them in group discussion. Facilitator: Tanya Taylor. You may choose to attend Live or Virtually. Date: Monday, February 5 Time: 1:00 pm – […]
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 […]
Henri Matisse was a master of color, line, and shape who reached a pinnacle in his paper cut-out series from 1937-1954. Matisse described his process as “cutting directly into color”. Use color theory and color mixing with acrylic gouache to create an inventory of shapes to build your own collages, à la Matisse. Facilitators: Pam […]
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. Dates: Tuesdays Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Series 2: February 6, 13, 27 (No class 2/20) […]
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 […]
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. Dates: Wednesdays Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am Series 2: February 7, 14, 21, 28 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Unlock the power of social media and discover how Facebook and Instagram can enrich your life. Learn the essentials of using Facebook and Instagram to share photos, videos, and messages effortlessly, foster social connections, stay safe on social media, and support lifelong learning. Facilitator: Ali Shuster, Featherston Marketing. This is a Live only event. Date: […]
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!) […]
Wise & Well has partnered with The Creating Assets, Savings and Hope (CASH) Campaign of Maryland to bring you a monthly series on harnessing your financial wellness and freedom. Session 2: Cryptocurrency Basics What’s all the buzz about cryptocurrency? Learn what led to the creation of cryptocurrencies, how cryptocurrency is accessed and used today, and […]
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. Dates: Wednesdays Time: 5:30 […]
Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the US? Did you know the signs and symptoms can be different between men and women? Luckily, there’s a lot you can do to take action and protect your heart health. Learn lifestyle and nutrition strategies to reduce […]
This Valentine’s Day, send a spark of love to the real MVP: YOU! Immerse yourself in some sensory indulgences because you care. Find out how raw chocolate boosts your mood as it melts in your mouth. Prep and send inspirational love notes to yourself. No one can love you better than you can! Facilitator: Angie […]
Ever wonder where the Egyptian pyramids came from? Discover the purpose of the pyramids, how they were built, their symbolism within ancient Egyptian religion, and a broad chronology of their construction through various dynasties. Facilitator: Tyler Williams, Enoch Pratt Free Library/State Library Resource Center. You may choose to attend Live or Virtually. Date: Thursday, February […]
Revisit iconic movies from a variety of genres and discover more about how these films were made and why they matter. Study clips of these iconic films and analyze them in group discussion. Facilitator: Tanya Taylor. You may choose to attend Live or Virtually. Date: Monday, February 19 Time: 1:00 pm […]
Spring is a great time to use some daily practices to lighten and brighten as the body, mind, and spirit emerge from the darkness of winter. Informed by seasonal wisdom and practice from traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic health, fling into spring with daily practices, balancing foods, and ideas for readying your home for the […]
Have you ever wondered where traffic lights, microphones, or airplanes came from? Travel through time and look back at some African American inventors who were responsible for some of the world’s most important inventions. Facilitator: Justin Alston. You may choose to attend Live or Virtually. Date: Wednesday, February 21 Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm […]
We all know exercise is good for us. Review specific ways that you can benefit from physical activity and suggestions for how to incorporate activity into your daily life. Facilitators: Dr Will Fountain, MD and Meredith Dobrosielski, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Date: Thursday, February 22 Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Fee: Free […]
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 […]
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: Friday, February 23; 10:00 am – 11:30 am Fee: Members Free/Non-members $5 Please call 410-662-4363 if you have any questions about the event, using online ticketing, or to register via phone. 9:00 […]
Celebrate Heart Month by learning about the most recent findings related to heart health and how it impacts individuals and communities. Review best practices for promoting heart health for yourself and the people you care about. Facilitator: Tanya Taylor. You may choose to attend Live or Virtually. Date: Monday, February 26 Time: 1:00 pm – […]
Monotypes are one-of-a-kind, expressive, and painterly prints made with paint, ink, markers, watercolor crayons, watercolor pencils and more. Explore a variety of plates including Gelli, plexiglass, and Duralar sheets with the option of adding paper and fabric collage. Using water-based materials, monotypes are environmentally friendly and can be made without a printing press! Facilitator: Pam […]
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 […]
Learn to use soft pastel to create dynamic and atmospheric landscapes. Use smudging and erasing to create shadow and light, while developing skills in color application and experimental mark-making. Incorporate different papers with soft pastel as well as ink to create defined forms in your drawings. All skill levels welcome. Facilitator: Sara Kaltwasser. This is […]
