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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Take a closer look at the origins of the Wellness Wheel and use it to help you set and reach your personal goals. Incorporate this eight-dimensional tool for planning, motivation, and reflection as you navigate your Wise & Well journey. You may choose to attend Live or Virtually. Date: Friday, January 5 Time: 2:00 pm […]
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 – […]
Stress can affect your daily well-being in every dimension, from mood to health. Investigate stress responses and learn stress-busting techniques to practice anytime, anywhere. Regular stress reduction practice makes space for renewal of your well-being. Facilitator, Angie Gentile. You may choose to attend Live or Virtually. Date: Monday, January 8 Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Want to perform like the cast from “Who’s Line Is It Anyway?” Engage in fun theatre exercises to get the body moving and use your imagination in ways you never thought possible. Whether you are a huge improv fan or just trying something new, explore your creativity with improvisation. Facilitator: Justin Alston. This is a […]
Just like your car needs preventative maintenance, so does your body — and now is the perfect time to take charge of your health. Learn what tests, checkups, and conversations are most important, as well as the best sources for medical information or research, and come away with a preventative health checklist to help you […]
Need some free tech support? The FREE Community Help Desk welcomes all tech questions from small to complex. Join the NPower tech support team to learn about help desk services and how to access them. Bring your device and your tech questions to this onsite device clinic. NPower will listen and walk you through the […]
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 1: Conquering Debt Holiday expenses, medical bills, or past spending habits feel like they are putting the squeeze on your wallet? Explore various strategies […]
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: Thursday, January 18 Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am Fee: Members Free/Non-members $10 Please call 410-662-4363 if you have any questions about the event, […]
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, January 22 Time: 1:00 pm […]
Learn how the immune system changes across the lifespan with a focus on how the immune system is remodeled as you age. Discover ways to support your immune system and reduce your risk for infections. Facilitator: Dr. Tom Laskow, MD; Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. You may choose to attend Live or Virtually. Date: […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, March 4 Time: 1:00 pm – […]
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 […]
Do you find drawing people, or ‘figure drawing’ intimidating? Build the basic skills of using charcoal to draw clothed figures from life and photos. Learn to draw proportional forms during timed gesture drawings and longer drawing sessions to hone and showcase your skills. Facilitator: Ro Sobey-Strick, Art Therapy intern. This is a Live only event. […]
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 3: March 5, 12, 19, 26 Fee: […]
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 3: Do You Know Who Has an Eye on Your Money? Learn about the current trends and data of consumer fraud and the leading agencies […]
Presented by Jennifer Marie Brown, MA, BS Jennifer Marie Brown earned a Bachelor of Science from Union College and a Master’s in Education from Springfield College. She is a long-time LGBTQ rights activist in Minneapolis, St. Paul. Most recently, Washington, D.C. Since joining Seabury Resources for Aging in 2011, she has been an active supporter […]
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 3: March 6, 13, 20, 27 Fee: […]
Age alone does not make unsafe drivers; however, all drivers should be aware of the risks aging has on driving. Discover resources for safe driving, medical risk factors, and warning signs of an unfit driver. Facilitators: Dr. Gina Pervall, MD; Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration and Julie Kwedar, Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety […]
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 […]
The kidneys are vital but often overlooked organs in the body. If you have diabetes or high blood pressure, you may be at higher risk of kidney disease. Learn if you are at risk, how to determine your numbers, and how Covid19 may affect your kidney health. Lifestyle strategies and tips for talking to your […]
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 […]
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 pm […]
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. […]
What makes books rare or valuable? How do books work? Explore favorite stories from a series of rare books representing different eras from the Enoch Pratt Library. Facilitator: Eben Dennis, Enoch Pratt Free Library/State Library Resource Center. You may choose to attend Live or Virtually. Date: Monday, March 11 Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm […]
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, March 12; 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm 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 […]
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!) […]
Bring your tablet, smartphone, or laptop along with your Pratt Library card and PIN and librarians will guide you through using the Pratt Library's databases to explore Historical Newspapers and Ancestry. Facilitator: Greg Fromme, Roland Park Branch Librarian. You may choose to attend Live or Virtually. Date: Wednesday, March 13 Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 […]
Visit the gravesites of ten Baltimore women from the 1800s and keep their formerly forgotten stories alive. Throughout the ages, women have been the backbone of families and communities; some are famous and deservedly so. Lesser-told stories are now also illuminated as historical contributions. Facilitator: Kathi Santora, The Maryland Women’s Heritage Center. You may choose […]
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 […]
Learn about the nutritional benefits of plant-based cooking and how to incorporate it into your lifestyle with delicious, easy recipes. Work alongside the Doc as you cook and learn how food can fuel your body for Your Best Life! Facilitator: Dr Panagis Galiatsatos; Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. . This is a Live only event. […]
So much of our cultural soundtrack, the music we know and love, has been written, sung, and produced by women. Women have continued to forge ahead and innovate across all genres. Try your “ear” at identifying songs and learn historical facts and interesting information about the writers and performers. Facilitators: Angie Gentile and Justin Alston. […]
Learn to use specific breathing techniques to help calm or energize your mind and body. Practice breathing strategies accompanied with guided relaxation to reduce stress and improve well-being. Facilitator: Tanya Taylor. You may choose to attend Live or Virtually. Date: Friday, March 15 Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Fee: […]
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. Please call 410-662-4363 if you have any questions about the event, using online ticketing, or to register via phone. 9:00 […]
Visit fantastic Baltimore-based Museums with Wise & Well! Look at interesting artworks, learn about the lives of artists, and discuss creative ideas with your peers. Session one will be at a local museum. Session two will be at Wise & Well for a discussion of the artworks and artists that moved us in a deeper […]
Trying to eat healthier? Have a question about food or nutrition? Confused about things you hear about in the news or on tv? Ask the dietician! Email your nutrition questions or interests to kyndra@decodingnutritionanswers.com and the dietician will address your questions in class. Facilitator: Kyndra Hamblin, RD; Decoding Nutrition Answers. This is a Virtual only […]
Women of all backgrounds and interests have shaped the course of American gardens. Explore selected moments and movements when women have used gardens and landscapes for power, advocacy, and change. Content adapted from the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative. Facilitator: Angie Gentile. You may choose to attend Live or Virtually. Date: Thursday, March 21 Time: […]
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: Friday, March 22 Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Fee: Members Free/Non-members $10 Please call 410-662-4363 if you have any questions about […]
As you age, there are changes in all parts of the body, including the brain. Maintaining cognition or brain health is an important part of being able to take care of yourself and remain independent. Identify things you can do to keep your brain as healthy as possible as you age. Facilitator: Dr. Lolita Nidadovolu, […]
Are you trying to eat healthier? Does reading the labels on food packages feel like learning a foreign language? Do you get overwhelmed by all the choices at the supermarket? Supermarket Smarts will teach you how to read food labels, choose healthier food options, avoid common commercial selling tactics, and navigate your way around the […]
Hypnotherapy is a natural tool for life-changing transformation in all dimensions of wellness. Learn the history, myths and facts surrounding hypnosis as a therapeutic practice, backed by science and aligning hypnotherapy with other evidence-based health tools. Experience your natural ability to drop into a restorative state during a group session. Facilitator: Tye Hunt, Mindtree Hypnotherapy. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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; […]
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 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 […]
