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January 2018

Bykota Senior Center

611 Central Avenue Towson, MD 21204

Phone: (410) 887-3094 Fax: (410) 828-4509

Hours of Operation: Monday—Friday

8:30 AM —4:00 PM

Email: bykotasc@ baltimorecountymd.gov

Website: www.bykota.org

www.baltimorecountymd. gov/aging

Staff

Center Director Julie Lynn

Assistant Director Haley Jarczynski

Center Connection Specialist

Vacant

Community Outreach Specialist

Mary McCleary

Home Team Coordinator Barbara Wilt

Custodian Eric Wilson

Contents

Special Events………..2-4

Senior Spotlight………..4

Weekly Programs…..5-7

Travel………………………8

BCDA Services..………..8

Council News…………...9

Sponsors…………….10-11

Calendar………………...12

Items for the homeless will continue to be collected throughout January.

Scarves, hats, gloves and socks will be donated to support the Assistance

Center of Towson Churches.

Giving Tree Continued through January

Baltimore County Department of Aging celebrates their 40th anniversary this

year! Members are encouraged to complete the survey

available at the front desk highlighting this theme!

BCDA 40th Anniversary 2018 Initiative

The March

Tuesday, January 16, 11:00 AM

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day by watching this documentary that highlights

the March on Washington. The film features interviews with some of the key

people involved in the event.

Sign up for Remind! Stay up to date with center cancellations

With the winter in full effect, stay up to date with center closings, delays and class cancellations. Remind

will send notifications via text or email.

Special Events

CENTER CLOSED—Monday, January 1—New Year’s Day

BCPL Bookmobile—Tuesday, January 2, 12:00 PM—12:30 PM Books, magazines, current movies, CDs and best sellers are all outside our front door. Many

convenient services are available. Out front by pavilion.

First Tuesday Dance—Tuesday, January 2, 1:00 PM—3:30 PM The Odd Couple entertains. $5.00 paid at the door. Proceeds from the dance go towards Bykota’s

programming funds. Come out, dance with us and help support the center! Gym.

Blood Pressure—Wednesday, January 3, 9:30 AM Free blood pressure check by HCR Manor Care. Donuts and coffee provided as a courtesy. Room 114.

Brain Fitness—Wednesday, January 3, 10:00 AM Join Robin Zahor, RN for fun brain tips and new memory skills. Room 112.

Book Club—Wednesday, January 3, 1:00 PM January book, Silas Marner by George Eliot. February book, One Thousand White Women by Jim Fergus.

You are responsible for getting your copy of the book. Room 112.

Insights in Aging—Friday, January 5, 10:00 AM Insights in Aging is designed as a support group that discusses the changes and challenges as we age.

Presenter: Susan Haywood, LGPC, Mental Health Therapist for Hope Health Systems, Inc. Room 112.

Friday Afternoon Coffeehouse—Friday, January 5, 12:30 PM Ron Kutscher will bring back memories with a Folk Music Hootenanny Sing-A-Long featuring your favorite

folk tunes and a mix of good time music of the 50’s and 60’s. Café.

Music with Mike—Monday, January 8, 12:30 PM Free entertainment provided by Senior Helpers. Interactive music, song and percussion

instruments. Café.

The Three Evils of Society – Tuesday, January 9, 11:00 AM Delivered at the First Annual National Conference on New Politics in 1967 by Martin Luther King Jr. Lounge.

Meals on Wheels—Wednesday, January 10, 10:00 AM Meals on Wheels can provide two meals a day, hot & cold, to seniors that are considered home bound. Learn

about their Grocery Assistance program that offers support when making grocery lists, shopping and organizing food in home! Café.

Pizza & Movie—Friday, January 12, 10:00 AM Featured movie of the month is, “Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas”, directed by Ron

Howard. Fantasy, 2000. Movie will be shown in the Lounge at 10:00 AM, free. Pizza will be served in the Café at 12:00 PM, $2.50. Participants must sign up by 1/4 for pizza. Signup sheet can be found in the Eating

Together binder located in the Café.

Kindness Art Workshop—Friday, January 12, 12:45 PM Join the Butterfly Blitz and help create butterflies for the community. Café.

CENTER CLOSED—Monday, January 15—Martin Luther King Day

The March—Tuesday, January 16, 11:00 AM Documentary narrated by Denzel Washington (2013) about the historic 1963 March on Washington

organized by Martin Luther King Jr. for jobs and freedom. Directed by John Akomfrah (2013). Lounge.



Mental Health Players – Wednesday, January 17, 10:00 AM Interactive role play and follow up discussion focused on tackling common issues. It has proved to be an effective tool in helping people feel understood; bridge gaps in thinking between members and educate

participants about various helpful resources available in their communities. Lounge.

Special Events Meeting—Thursday, January 18, 10:30 AM Looking for a fun volunteer position? Join the Special Events Committee to plan and volunteer for events and

programs. All Bykota members are invited! 125 A.

Insights in Aging—Friday, January 19, 10:00 AM Insights in Aging is designed as a support group that discusses the changes and challenges as we age.

Presenter: Susan Haywood, LGPC, Mental Health Therapist for Hope Health Systems, Inc. Room 112.

Birthday Party with Raised on the Radio—Friday, January 19, 12:30 PM Be sure to sign up for lunch in advance if you wish to participate in the Eating Together program. Stay after

to celebrate January Birthdays and enjoy the music by Raised on the Radio. All are welcome! Ice cream sponsored by Kaiser Permanente. Café.

Top 3 Dental Issues for Men and Women 60 & Older– Monday, January 22, 10:00 AM Dr. Romay will touch on common dental issues for the baby boomer population, as well as prevention and

treatment. This includes; periodontal disease, missing teeth and broken teeth. Café.


instruments. Café.

Troubleshoot Your PC—Tuesday, January 23, 10:00 AM Alvin Miller will be in to help solve your technological problems. Bring in your laptop or tablet to get one on

one assistance. Lounge.

Slime Time! —Wednesday, January 24, 10:00 AM Kids shouldn’t have all the fun, slime is for seniors too! Come make slime and see why it’s so popular. Café.

New Member Orientation – Thursday, January 25, 10:30 AM Bykota staff invites new and existing members to learn more about the senior center. Café.

McBetty Sandwiches—Friday, January 26, 8:45 AM Always delicious, always fresh. Treat yourself to breakfast this morning! Meat, egg and cheese ($3.00). Egg

and cheese ($2.50). Proceeds support Bykota Senior Center Council. Café.

Aromatherapy for Practical Use—Friday, January 26, 10:00 AM Join Adrienne Hausman as she presents on the benefits of essential oils and how to safely use them. Café.

Special Events

Special Events

Senior Physical Fitness Screen – Friday, January 26, 12:45 PM Pivot’s ‘Senior Physical Fitness Screen’ is a physical assessment tool that documents changes in function from year to year. Learn how Pivot can track progression or regression in key functional areas. Presented by Pivot

Physical Therapy in Timonium. Café.

Eat Well & Flourish: Simple, Healthy, Delicious Cooking– Monday, January 29, 10:15 AM María Vigo McMacken, M.S., Certified Health Coach, presents evidenced-based information on how to live a

long life, healthier and better. Café.


instruments. Café.



Shoprite: Weight Management Strategies—Wednesday, January 31, 10:00 AM New Year, New YOU! Learn how to approach weight management with a positive and productive mindset.

Molly Stryker, RD, LDN from Shoprite of Timonium will provide cooking demo, taste test and recipe handout! Café.

Coping with Loss – Wednesday, January 31, 10:00 AM Support group led by Gilchrist Services coping with loss and grief. Group will meet once a month. Room 202.

Senior Spotlight

Gloria Maccherone, 75

Baltimore native, Gloria was born and raised in Charles

Village. Gloria’s passion for education was pursued through

her college studies. She receiveda B.A. in Secondary Education

from Loyola College and a M.A. in Program Administration from

Catholic University. Gloria taught in Baltimore County

schools for about 8 years before she began working for BaltimoreCity Department of Health and

Mental Hygiene. She was a Program Director in the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration for over 24 years! Her focus was

on helping women and adolescents in the criminal justice system. Gloria now

volunteers twice a week as a Bykota fitness monitor.

Arpad Juhasz, 76

Arp was born in Budapest, Hungary. After the end of WWII, his family relocated to a refugee camp in Germany. Arp spent 5

years in refugee camps before his family moved to the US. He

strongly pursued his studies and received a PhD in Organic Chemistry from Seton Hall

University. During his education, Arp was enrolled in ROTC and

began his active duty in the Army after graduation. Arp was a

research chemist in the Army and worked at the Ballistic Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving

Grounds, MD. He worked at APG for 32 years before retiring. Arp is currently a member of the Bykota

Woodcarvers and mentors new artists to the group. Arp has been

a Bykota member for 14 years!

Submissions for Senior Spotlight can be made at the front desk.

#ReimagineAging2018

January Weekly Programs

MONDAY Time Program Instructor Location Cost

8:30 AM—9:00 AM Pickleball R. Wagner Gym (drop in)

9:00 AM—4:00 PM Billiards L. Ventura 100

9:00 AM—11:00 AM Ceramics J. Fleischman 206 $$

9:00 AM—12:00 PM Woodshop K. Justis 201—203

9:00 AM—10:00 AM Gotta Dance M. McMacken Gym $$

9:30 AM—11:30 AM Beginner’s Bridge R. Fawcett 200—202

9:30 AM—11:30 AM Intermediate Bridge Volunteer 109

11:00 AM—11:45 AM Senior Rhythms P. Richardson 210

11:00 AM—2:00 PM Basketball T. Murtaugh Gym

12:30 PM –4:00PM Rubber Bridge B. Schaffer 109

12:30 PM—4:00 PM Duplicate Bridge J. Smith 200—202

12:30 PM—4:00 PM Mahjongg Volunteer Lounge

1:00 PM—2:00 PM Basic Photography P. Applegate 112

2:00 PM—3:00 PM Enhance Fitness S. Diehl Gym $$

The Department of Aging recommends that you check with

your physician before participating

in any physically demanding activity.

TUESDAY Time Program Instructor Location Cost




9:30 AM—10:15 AM Zumba Gold Toning J. Lortz Gym $$

9:30 AM—10:45 AM Beginning Spanish E. Medina 202 $$

9:30 AM—11:30 AM Painting C. Mondshour 210 $$

9:30 AM—11:30 AM Table Tennis Volunteer Computer Lab

9:00 AM—12:00 PM Clay Studio M. Karcher 204—206 $$

11:00 AM—12:00 PM Yoga: Bad Back A. Polyakov Gym $$

12:00 PM—3:00 PM Rubber Bridge R. Endres 109

12:30 PM—3:30 PM Quilting S. Brightman 200

1:00 PM—3:30 PM 1st Tuesday Dance A. Riley Gym $$

1:00 PM—3:00 PM Improv Comedy L. Proctor 112

1:30 PM—2:30 PM Cardio Fit H. Silverstein Gym $$

2:30 PM—3:30 PM Cornhole Volunteer Gym


WEDNESDAY Time Program Instructor Location Cost




9:00 AM—10:00 AM Gotta Dance M. McMacken Gym $$

9:00 AM—11:30 AM Stained Glass N. Lawson 206

10:30 AM—11:30 AM Advanced Spanish B. Boecherding 112 $$

11:00 AM—11:45 AM Senior Rhythms P. Richardson 210

11:00 AM—2:00 PM Basketball T. Murtaugh Gym

12:30 PM—1:30 PM Intermediate Spanish B. Borcherding 112 $$

12:30 PM—4:00 PM Contract Bridge J. Toffry 109

12:30 PM—1:45 PM Bingo Volunteer Café

12:30 PM—2:00 PM Wordsmith Writing Club Volunteer 202

1:00 PM —3:00 PM Drawing M. Hendrickson 210 $$

12:00 PM—4:00 PM Clay Studio M. Karcher 204—206 $$

2:00 PM—3:00 PM Enhance Fitness S. Diehl Gym $$

THURSDAY Time Program Instructor Location Cost

8:30 AM —9:00 AM Pickleball R. Wagner Gym (Drop In)

9:00 AM—10:00 AM Yoga For Balance A. Polyakov Gym $$

9:00 AM—12:00 PM Woodshop K. Justis 201-203

9:00 AM—2:00 PM Knitting/Crochet Volunteer 202


9:30 AM—11:30 AM Table Tennis Volunteer Computer Lab

9:30 AM—11:30 AM Watercolor M. Hendrickson 210 $$

9:30 AM—12:00 PM Woodcarving J. Leimkuhler 206

10:00 AM—12:00 PM French E. Medina 112 $$

10:30 AM—12:00 PM Tai Chi E. Johnson Gym $$

1:00 PM—3:00 PM Bykota On Stage W. Graham Gym

1:00 PM—3:00 PM Watercolor M. Hendrickson 210 $$

12:30 PM—4:00 PM Mahjongg Volunteer Lounge

1:00 PM—3:30 PM Scrabble Volunteer Cafe

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FRIDAY

Time Program Instructor Location Cost


9:00 AM—11:00 AM Ceramics J. Fleischman 204—206 $$



9:30 AM—10:30 AM Beginners Ballroom C. Walter Gym $$

9:30 AM—12:30 PM Chicago/ Dup. Bridge Volunteer 109

10:00 AM—11:00 AM Insights in Aging (biweekly) S. Haywood 112

10:30 AM—12:00 PM Inter./ Adv. Ballroom C. Walter Gym $$

11:00 AM—11:45 AM Senior Rhythms P. Richardson 208—210

12:00 PM—2:00 PM Basketball T. Murtaugh Gym

12:00 PM—3:00 PM Bridge Volunteer 109

12:30 PM—1:30 PM Beginner Line Dance R. Rarick 210 $$

12:30 PM—4:00 PM Duplicate Bridge J. Smith 200—202

1:00 PM—3:00 PM Creative Collage J. Herrick 112

2:00 PM—3:00 PM Enhance Fitness S. Diehl 208—210 $$

2:15 PM—3:45 PM Advanced Line Dance R. Rarick Gym $$

McDonough Café

Hours of Operation: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

8:30 AM—10:00 AM Café

Prices vary: bagels, donuts, yogurt, bananas, coffee, tea

Gift Shop

Hours of Operation: Monday thru Friday

10:00 AM—2:00 PM Room 110

Prices vary: unique items, snacks

Sunshine Box

Submit the name and address of a Bykota member and a get well,

thinking of you or sympathy card will be sent. Box located by the

special events board.

A Message to All Classes & Members It is strictly prohibited to gamble or win money during senior

center programs. Please respect the privilege to be able to host your program at the center and do not take part in these activities. Staff

will be closely monitoring classes to ensure all members are following this policy.

Be sure that you have re-registered for the 2018 year! Up to date

membership cards and parking permits are lavender.

Travel

Phone: (410) 887—1691

Email: [email protected]

Hours of Operation:

M

10:00 AM—

12:00 PM

Tu

10:00 AM—

12:00 PM

W

10:00 AM—

12:00 PM

Th

9:00 AM—

11:00 AM

F

Closed

Hours are flexible, please call ahead to confirm. Drop box is now available—read fine print before submitting payment. Trip is not

guaranteed until Travel Office follows up with a final confirmation.

Travel Volunteers

Vicki Chambers Joy Cootauco

Gerry Graziano Therese Nesbitt

SugarHouse Casino & Joey Vincent Show

Monday, March 5, 2018

9:00 AM—7:00 PM. Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $65 | Payment due: January 24

Sight & Sound Millennium Theatre

(JESUS) & Shady Maple Smorgasbord

Wednesday, April 4, 2018

8:30 AM—6:30 PM. Strasburg, PA

Cost: $116 | Payment due: March 4

Grandeur of the Seas

June 7—June 16, 2018

Baltimore—Boston, Portland, Bar Harbor, St.

Johns, Halifax—Baltimore

Cost starting at: $922/ person

Payment due: November 7

Note: Please refer to the Travel Policy prior to booking trips. Detailed Policy can be located in the Travel Office. Checks made payable to Bykota Senior Center Council.

BCDA Services

Fitness Center

Hours of Operation: Monday thru Friday: 8:30 AM—2:30 PM

Cost: $100.00 for 12 months

Upcoming Fitness Center Orientation:

(dates subject to change, sign up at the front desk)

Wednesday, January 3 Wednesday, January 17

11:00 AM—1:00 PM

Eating Together

Hours of Operation: Monday,

Wednesday, Friday: 12:00 PM

Cost: Suggested donation of

$2.50. Full price of meal $4.29.

Get your own copy of

January’s menu at the front

desk! Remember to sign up in

advance for these catered

lunches!

CountyRide 410-887-2087

Shopping Shuttle: Dates TBD

Cost: $6.00 roundtrip or 2

CountyRide tickets

Want to avoid the driving

and parking struggles of

shopping? Sign up for the

Bykota Shopping Shuttle for

ease of transportation to and

from your house.

Register at the front desk!

For additional information on these programs, please see the front desk.

Council News

Connect with Bykota!

Personalized webpage: www.bykota.org

Facebook: Bykota Senior Center Council

Baltimore County: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/bykota

Executive Board Meeting Tuesday, January 16, 10:00 AM

Monthly business meeting open to elected officers. Room 125 A.

Special Events Meeting Thursday, January 18, 10:30 AM

Looking for a fun volunteer position? Join the Special Events

Committee to plan and volunteer for events and programs. All Bykota

members are invited! Room 125 A.

Membership Meeting Friday, March 16, 12:30 PM

Quarterly meeting open to all members. Staff encourages all

members to take this opportunity to meet your board members and

learn about the latest Bykota news! Come with your creative ideas

and suggestions to help better our senior center! Café.

BCDA Mission Statement: Baltimore County Department of Aging strengthens lives by providing services,

programs and connections to resources.

Baltimore County Association of

Senior Citizens Organizations Free educational forum, all are welcome!

Maryland Relay and Technology for the

Hard of Hearing Speaker: Asia Johnson &

Renate Buttrum

Friday, January 12 10:00 AM—12:00 PM

Randallstown Community Center 3505 Resource Drive Randallstown, 21133

(Behind Liberty Senior Center)

Light refreshments provided at 9:30 AM

Please send RSVP to [email protected] or

contact Mary Harden at 410-521-5726

Bykota 2017-2018

Executive Board

President

Carl Frilling

Vice President

Larry Ventura

Corresponding Secretary

Shirley Neale

Recording Secretary

Michele Josselyn

Treasurer

Ed Derksen

1st Asst. Treasurer

Shirley Reeves

2nd Asst. Treasurer

Pat Smith

Advocate

Mary-Lou Stenchly

Board Members

Jill Allan

Dianne Burton

Steve Fauser

David Henry

Wendell Reid

You may support

Bykota Senior Center

Council. We are a

nonprofit 501[c] [3]

organization. Your

donations are

tax-deductible. Bykota

greatly appreciates

your consideration of a

bequest gift.

Baltimore County

Department of Aging is an

equal opportunity service

agency.

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January 2018 Full listing of classes on pages 5—7

Mon

1 CENTER

CLOSED— New Year’s Day

Tue

2 12:00 PM—

BCPL Bookmobile 1:00 PM—First Tuesday Dance

Wed

3 9:30 AM—

Blood Pressure 10:00 AM—Brain Fitness 1:00 PM—Book Club

Thu

4 Full listing of

classes on pages 5-7

Fri

5 10:00 AM—

Insights in Aging 12:30 PM— Coffeehouse Music

8 12:30 PM—

Music with Mike

9 11:00 AM—The

Three Evils of Society by MLK

10 10:00 AM—

Meals on Wheels

11 Full listing of

classes on pages 5-7

12 10:00 AM—

‘The Grinch’ 12:45 PM—Kindness Art Workshop

15 CENTER

CLOSED— Martin Luther King Jr. Day

16 11:00 AM—

‘The March’ 12:00 PM—BCPL Bookmobile

17 10:00 AM—

Mental Health Players

18 10:30 AM—

Special Events Meeting

19 10:00 AM—

Insights in Aging 12:30 PM—Birthday Party w/ Raised on the Radio

22 10:00 AM—

Dental Health 12:30 PM—Music with Mike

23 10:00 AM—

Troubleshoot Your PC

24 10:00 AM—

Slime Time!

25 10:30 AM—

New Member Orientation

26 8:45 AM—

McBetty’s 10:00 AM—Aromatherapy 12:45 PM—Pivot Physical Therapy

29 10:15 AM—

Eat Well & Flourish 12:30 PM—Music with Mike

30 12:00 PM—

BCPL Bookmobile

31 10:00 AM—

Shoprite 10:00 AM—Coping with Loss

Moments to Remember Veterans Day & Junius’ Art Gala

“Thank you to all who attended my Art Gala. Your support is greatly appreciated.” - Junius Wilson

Department of Aging News and Events

Want to Get More Fit in 2018?Get on track with your fitness goals by developing an action plan of activity, exercise and nutrition that will help you lead a healthy life. Put aside those temporary “New Year’s” resolutions and act on creating a long-term sustainable plan that balances what you eat and the energy you expend each day. The Baltimore County Department of Aging can help with an attitude and behavior makeover that maximizes your health and fitness goals. With two fitness coaches at the department’s 13 fitness centers, you can come in and get the help you need. Or you can take part in exercise classes of all kinds for all levels. In 2018, keep it moving and discover ways to living longer and living well. Go to www.baltimorecountymd.gov/fitness for more information.

Coming Soon: Aging Mastery Program® for CaregiversBCDA is very excited to offer the National Council on Aging’s Aging Mastery Program® for Caregivers this Spring. In this 12-week class, which combines goal-setting, daily practices, incentives and peer support, you will learn how to make the best of your gift of longevity as you age. Topics include Navigating Longer Lives, Exercise and You, Sleep, Healthy Eating and Hydration, Financial Fitness, Medication Management, Advance Planning, Healthy Relationships, Falls Prevention, and Community Engagement. The sustainable principles taught in the course will not only help you take care of yourself, but many will also apply to your care recipient or help you to provide better care. If you would be interested in taking this course, which is tentatively scheduled for Thursday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. beginning February 15, 2018, please call 410-887-4724 to reserve your space. The class location will be determined based on the residency of the participants. Cost for this 12-week program is only $35 (with remaining portion subsidized by the BCDA).

Senior Box Office – Make plans for travel and educational opportunitiesSenior Box Office (SBO) offers exciting travel and entertainment opportunities to both members and non-members. Seniors age 60 and older are invited to join. Annual membership dues are $30 per household with brochures delivered electronically by email OR $38 per household with printed brochures delivered by regular mail. Seniors may call SBO at 410-887-5399 or email [email protected] to request an application.

Connect with BCDA on Facebook, Instagram and Flickr!Keeping informed about all the programs, resources and special events offered by the Baltimore County Department is easy through social media. Stay tuned through our Facebook page (@BaltimoreCountyAging), Instagram account (@BaltCoAging), Flickr albums (BaltimoreCountyAging), or website (www.baltimorecountymd.gov/aging).

Free Educational ForumBaltimore County Association of Senior Citizens Organizations, BCASCO, would like to invite you from 10 a.m. to noon to an educational forum on January 12 at the Randallstown Community Center, 3505 Resource Drive, 21133. The speaker will discuss Maryland Relay and Technology for the Hard of Hearing. CEUs are offered for social workers. For information or to RSVP, contact [email protected].

Holiday ClosingsSenior Centers, CountyRide and Department of Aging Administrative Offices CLOSED on Monday, January 1 for New Years Day and January 15, 2018 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

MAP of BAltiMore County • 410-887-2594 • (maryland relay 7-1-1) [email protected]

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 35 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 programsas 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 forany other reason occurs, media announcements regarding closures or late openings will ONLY bemade on WBAL Radio, 1090 AM; WBAL-TV 11 and WJZ-TV 13. Information on closings and/or lateopenings 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.

Baltimore County Department of Aging strengthens lives by providing services,

programs and connections to resources.

Mission

Baltimore County Department of Aging

410-887-2594

www.baltimorecountymd.gov/aging

MAP of BAltiMore County • 410-887-2594 • (maryland relay 7-1-1) [email protected]

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 35 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 programsas 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 forany other reason occurs, media announcements regarding closures or late openings will ONLY bemade on WBAL Radio, 1090 AM; WBAL-TV 11 and WJZ-TV 13. Information on closings and/or lateopenings 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.

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