♦ Membership – FREE Key Tag is required to participate in Senior Center activities.

♦ Seniors 55 years of age and older, welcome.

♦ Transportation arrangements may be made by calling 410.222.4826.

♦ Lunch is available daily, by reservation only 410.222.6223

♦ Touch-screen sign-in required when entering the building.

SEPTEMBER CLASSES 2-3

Program Highlights 4

DoA&D & Senior Center Services 5

Menu 6

Diabetes Workshop Series; Gam-bling Trip

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September Movies 8

Floor Cloth Painting Workshop; Retro-Rockets to perform; FOAS Info

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Phone #’s, E-mail address, Staffing 10

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Department of Aging & Disabilities...Making Life

Better!

Open to the Public Purchase all your fall plants from us and you won’t be disappointed! 12”mums in terra cotta pots…

$13.00

9”mums in growers pots…$5.50

8”cabbage & kale…$4.00

3 1/2 pansies…TBD

8” Asters…$5.00

All proceeds benefit the O’Malley Senior Center & Annex. Help spread the word for

some of the best looking

plants around as

well as cheapest prices!

FALL FLOWER SALE… BEGINS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2

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MONDAY …...september classes 8:30 8:30 9:00 9:00 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:00 10:00 10:00

Morning Stretch (C) Walking (V) (Wheels Skating Rink) Beginning Garment Sewing (C)ANNEX Greeting Cards (C) Walking (V) (Wheels Skating Rink) Aerobics (C) Painting Workshop (V) Tone & Firm (C) ANNEX Basic Knitting (V) Beginning Spanish (V) ANNEX

TUESDAY 8:30 8:30 9:30 9:30 10:00 10:00 10:30 11:30

Beginning Pilates (C)ANNEX Heart & Muscle (C) Beginning Kickboxing (C) ANNEX P.A.C.E. Exercise (C) Beginning Italian (C) Intermediate Oil Painting (C) Tone & Firm (C) ANNEX Continuing Yoga (C) ANNEX

8:30 9:00 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:00 10:00 10:30 10:30

Morning Stretch (C) Walking (V) (Wheels Skating Rink) PC Troubleshooting (C) Aerobics (C) Watercolors (C) Tone & Firm (C) ANNEX Writing the Personal Memoir (C) Advanced Spanish (V) ANNEX Armchair Exercise (C)

WEDNESDAY

11:00 11:15 11:30 12:00 12:30 12:30 1:00 1:00 2:00 2:30 3:25

12:00 12:30 12:30 12:30 1:00 2:30 2:30

11:00 11:15 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:00 1:00 1:30 1:00 2:30 3:25

Circuit Training (C) ANNEX Tone & Firm (C) ANNEX Intermediate Oil Painting (C) Lunch Latin Aerobics Dance (C) MS Word Level I (C) Genealogy (V) ANNEX Double Deck Pinochle (V)ANNEX One Stroke Painting (C) Intermediate Tai Chi (C) Beginning Tai Chi (C)

Lunch Ceramics (C) Microsoft Word Level II (C) Sign Language (C) Therapeutic Yoga (C) Ballroom Dance-Rumba & Cha-Cha (C) Intermediate Therapeutic Yoga (C) ANNEX

Home Computer Data Organization (C) Tone & Firm (C) ANNEX Lunch Latin Aerobics (C) Pastels (C) Intermediate Yoga (C) W/F ANNEX Double Deck Pinochle (V)-ANNEX Bridge Playing-ANNEX Computer Awareness (C) Intermediate Tai Chi (C) Beginning Tai Chi (C)

Anne Arundel County Senior Activity Centers offer free membership to individuals 55 or older who are active, self sufficient and able to function

independently. For more information, visit your local senior center. Adults 55 or older who need assistance with daily living activities, or their caregivers,

should contact Information and Assistance at 410.222.4257 to learn more about alternatives to Senior Activity Centers.

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THURSDAY-september classes 8:30 8:30 9:30 9:30 10:00 10:00 10:00 10:30 10:45

Beginning Pilates-(C) ANNEX Heart & Muscle (C) P.A.C.E. Exercise (C) Beginning Kickboxing (C) ANNEX Knitting & Crocheting (V) Portraits in Oils & Pastels (C) Immigration in America-Jewish Ameri-cans (C) Tone & Firm (C) ANNEX ZUMBA GOLD (C)

8:30 8:30 9:00 9:00 9:30 9:30 9:30 10:00 10:00 10:00

Morning Stretch (C) Walking (V) (Wheels Skating Rink) Int. Garment Sewing ANNEX Nurse on Duty Duck Carving (V) Aerobics (C) Shopping Trip (sign-up required) Tone & Firm (C) ANNEX French Opera (C) Google Tools-Beyond the Basics (C)

FRIDAY

11:30 12:00 12:30 1:15 1:00 1:00 2:00 2:30

11:00 11:00 11:15 12:00 12:30 12:30 1:00 1:00 1:00 1:00 2:30

Continuing Yoga (C) ANNEX Lunch Painting Workshop (C) ANNEX Contemporary Literature (C) Bridge Playing –ANNEX Beginning Yoga (C) Bridge Playing-main site Seated Yoga (C)

Advanced Beginner Line Dancing (V) Circuit Training (C) ANNEX Tone & Firm (C) ANNEX Lunch “Fridays at the Movies” (V) Advanced Country Line Dance (C) Pinochle-ANNEX Intro to the Internet (c) Quilt/Sewing Club-meets every Friday @ ANNEX Intermediate Yoga (C) ANNEX Intermediate Country Line Dance (C)

ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE COURSES (C): Registration occurs 4x year. Classes usu-ally start months later and generally are 10 weeks. There is an administrative fee of $80.00 for seniors age 60 and over. For ages 55 to 59, the cost is $40.00 per class plus an $80.00 administrative fee.

CLASSES WITH A (V) ARE FACILITATED BY A VOLUNTEER & DO NOT REQUIRE REGISTRATION. THEY MAY BE JOINED AT ANY TIME DURING THE YEAR.

ANNEX EXERCISE EQUIPMENT ROOM is open most days, 8:00—4:20, with the exception of MF it is closed from 11—12 for class. Equipment train-ing appointments can be made through the office. Fitness room participants are reminded to talk to their physician be-fore starting any exercise program. Donations are greatly appreciated to help maintain the equipment.

Be sure to “Scan in” with your key tag for EACH ACTIVITY you

participate in. Class Registration, Trip Registra-tion, Special Events, Card Playing

& classes are all listed!

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QUILT CLUB TO MEET—Meets every Friday of every month, 1:00. New members always wel-come. Help one another with different projects; learn new ideas/techniques. Machines available. (Annex)

“Ask The Undertaker”-Unique Undertakings Wednesday, September 5, 10:30. Services pro-vided through the funeral industry no longer in-clude just burial or cremation. Today’s art of un-dertaking has modernized available options to in-clude jewelry products, financial guidance, eco-friendly burial options, veterans benefit coordina-tors, to even full fledge party planning and catering services. Today’s undertaker is beginning to move into the 21st century, and, in this series of “Ask the Undertaker,” unique practices that encompass fu-neral service today, will be discussed.

What is “Green Burial?”

Are there options for scattering cremated re-mains in the Chesapeake Bay?

Can my family carry out their own service without the high cost of an undertaker?

Is aerial scattering available close by?

What types of catering options are available through funeral service providers today?

Will undertakers provide services for pets?

Presented by Ryan Helfenbein, columnist for Out-look by the Bay and representative from Lasting Tributes Funeral Care.

TRIP TO Target (in Gambrills) Friday, Sept. 7 9:00—11:30. This trip will take the place of the scheduled shopping trip to the grocery store on that Friday. This Target offers grocery foods as well as all other house hold needs. Sign up required.

TRIP TO Osaka Grill FOR LUNCH Monday, September 10, 11:00. Depart by county vans and head to this new eatery in Crofton. Buffet style. Sign up required.

CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING WORKSHOP Tuesdays, September 11 & 18th, 9—11. In this workshop, students will learn the traditional Chi-

nese brush painting and practice basic strokes to create botanical designs. No prior experience re-quired. Advance students will improve on skills tech-niques and gain an appre-ciation of the philosophy associated with this ancient art form. Students must

bring: bamboo brushes, black ink stick, grinding stone, rice paper or Sumi-e art paper, felt mat, ce-ramic dishes, paper weight & a container for water use. Items can be purchased from Hobby Lobby or Art Things. Instructor: Mei Yu Green

SHAMBALLA BRACELET Class with Susan Brown Wednesdays, September 19 & 26, 10—12 (ANNEX) One of the most popular trends in fashion at the moment, the Shamballa bracelet is coming up everywhere. Now you can learn the technique here at O’Malley! Made with colored knotting cord, and Swarovski crystal beads. Many colors to choose from. $25.00 fee includes everything. Checks payable to Susan Brown. Payment is required at the time of registration. AARP Driver Safety Course Friday, Sep-tember 28, 9:30—2:30. This 4-hr. course is de-signed for seniors to learn how to: drive defen-sively, deal with aggressive drivers and adjust to vision & hearing loss. Auto insurance discounts are available in most states (ask your insurance company or agent). $12.00 fee for AARP mem-bers, $14.00 for non-members. Checks only. Ad-vance registration required.

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Program Highlights

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Services Available At the Center PUBLIC PC The center has several computers located at our annex & main room for seniors to use. Access the internet, play games or check e-mail. One at the center & four at the ANNEX

Senior Health Insurance Program (S.H.I.P.) A trained volunteer is available each month to address questions and concerns regarding Medicare, Supplemental Health Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, Medical Claims and Phar-macy Assistance. Appointment required. I & A Information and Assistance Specialist, Chris Moore, from the Dept of Aging, is available on Monday, September 10 to assist seniors in de-fining needs, locating and filing for appropriate ser-vices and programs. Chris will be at the center from 10:00—2:00.

Legal Counsel Friday, September 21, 9—11, by appointment only. Attorney Tom Collinson will meet with seniors for legal counsel and brief ques-tions. Nurse On Duty Each Friday, 9:00 – 11:00, a Registered Nurse is available to take blood pressure readings and provide glucose monitoring for per-sons already diagnosed with Diabetes. Foot Screening Local Podiatrist, Dr. Charles Markham, is available the third Tuesday of every month for free foot screenings. Appointment Required. Hearing Screening Available the first Thurs-day of every month. Audiologist, Sherri DiBat-taista, will screen for hearing problems and adjust hearing aids. Appointment Required. Notary Services Available Monday—Friday, by

appointment only, or stop in on a Tuesday or Fri-day, 9:00—11:00. Notary will do home visits.

Senior Center Plus Available at the Center on Tuesdays. An activity program that addresses the functional limitations and nutritional needs of the frail elderly. Contact Nancy Hoover, Program Coordinator @410.222.4464.

A. A. Co. Dept. of Aging Transportation Pro-vides van transportation for seniors 55 years of age and older to senior centers, nutrition sites and medical ap-pointments. Advanced notice is required. Call 410.222.4826 for more information. Donations for this program are accepted on the vans and at all senior cen-ters. Monies collected are used to help fund the transportation program, so please give generously. Free Tax Counseling is available the third Tuesday of each month (by appointment) Sept. 18. Certified IRS volunteer, Charlie Miller, will be on hand to answer questions regarding filing, estimated payments, deductions & more. All appointments are at the ANNEX.

Constituent Services from Congressman Sarbanes Walk-in consultations for residents of the Third Congressional District are taken the first Monday of each month from 11:30—12:30.

Lunch Cafe Lunch is served at 12:00 noon daily. Lunch is a nutritionally balanced meal, including milk, tea and coffee. The cost of the meal is $4.03. Seniors are asked to contribute as much as they can. Reservations MUST be made WELL in advance. Nutrition hours are 10:00 a.m. - 12:40 p.m., Monday—Friday. Can-cellations should be made as soon as possible. The monthly menu may be found on page 6 of this newsletter. Sodas, bottled water & snacks are available.

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september LUNCH MENU

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3 CLOSED

LABOR DAY

ALL NUTRITION SITES CLOSED

4 Mar. Cucs & Onions Hamburger Macaroni Salad California Blend Sandwich Roll White Cake with Cherry Sauce

5 Carrot Raisin Salad SL Turkey/Gravy O’Brien Potatoes Green Beans Whole Wheat Bread Mandarin Oranges

6 Vegetable Soup Knockwurst Baked Beans Confetti Slaw Hot Dog Bun Mixed Fruit Compote

7 Split Pea Soup Meatloaf/ Gravy Mashed Potatoes Coleslaw Wheat Bread Banana

10 Tuscan Bean Soup Pork Ribette Vegetable Pasta Salad Dixie Slaw Pumpernickel Bread Sliced Peaches

11 Pickled Beets Honey Must. Chicken Rice Herbed Carrots Wheat Bread Mandarin Oranges

12 Marin Cucs & Onion Roast Beef/ Gravy Mashed Potatoes Oriental Blend Cornbread Sliced Pears

13 Split Pea Soup Tuna Salad LTO Wheat Bread –2 Orange

14 Broccoli Salad Chicken BBQ Scandinavian Blend Sandwich Roll Apricot Halves in Juice

17 Coleslaw Turkey Salad Pickled Beets Potato Roll Sliced Pears

18 Navy Beans Soup Ham/Pineapple Sauce Mashed Sweet Pota-toes Marin Cucs & Onion Rye Bread Orange

19 Apple Juice Stuffed Shells Lima Beans Tossed Salad Pumpernickel Bread Fruit Cocktail

20 Coleslaw Meatballs/Marinara Oriental Blend Vege-tables Mini Sub Roll Sliced Peaches

21 Orange Juice Pork Chop/Gravy Mashed Potatoes Turnip Greens Whole Wheat Bread Sliced Apples

24 Mar. Green Beans Swedish Meatballs Rice Stewed Tomatoes Marble Rye Bread Applesauce

25 Chicken Vegetable Soup O/F Turkey Sandwich Creole Beans Broccoli Salad White Bread SL Peaches

26 Apple Juice Baked Ziti/Marinara Sauce Kale Pumpernickel Bread Pineapple Chunks

27 Gingered Cucumbers Meatloaf w/Gravy Mashed Potatoes California Blend Pumpernickel Bread Fresh Fruit

28 Confetti Slaw Stuffed Pepper Lima Beans Whole Wheat Bread Mixed Fruit Com-pote

31 Gingered Cucs Honey Mustard Chicken Oven Brown Pota-toes Mixed Vegetables Whole Wheat Bread Applesauce

“Lunch is served daily with fun and friendship!” Please give gener-ously towards the $4.03 cost of each meal. Persons under the age of 60 must pay full price for their meal. Please reserve or cancel your meal by calling your Senior Nutrition Site Aides. Hours are 9—1 Monday—Friday. 410.222.6223. Thank you! (Menu substitu-

tions may occur).

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You can view the monthly newsletter & trip brochure by visiting the Dept. of Aging & Disabilities website @www.aacounty.org/aging. Click on Active Seniors then click on

O’Malley Senior Center. Our newsletter is always available online prior to it being printed.

 

Sponsored by the Anne Arundel County Dept. of Aging & Disabilities Tuesday Mornings, 9:30—Noon (main site) 

September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, and 23 LEARN HOW TO:  Identify Problems caused by diabetes  Manage your blood sugar  Understand the relationship between food and blood sugar levels  Read nutrition labels  Discuss positive ways to deal with stress  Use techniques to help with depression  Communicate more effectively with physicians 

 To register for this workshop or for more information, please call Pam Toomey at the Depart‐

ment of Aging and Disabilities:  410.222.4366 or e‐mail her at agtoom88@aacounty.org Registration is for the entire 6 week program, attending individual sessions is not recom‐

mended. 

Gambling Trip Harrington, Delaware

Tuesday, September 4 9:00—5:00

Senior Center Membership required—you must have a key tag

Free Buffet ($16.95 Value)

$15.00 Free Play Sign up with the office (have your players club cards with

you)

$25.00 Non-

Refundable Unless we fill

your spot.

O’Malley Quilters Donate to Community

Congrats to the O’Malley Friday Quilters for their following dona-

tions to our surrounding community:

22 dog beds & 4 blankets to Animal Control

32 walker bags and 12 lap quilts to local nursing homes.

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September MOVIES

shown every Friday @ 12:30 (main site)...by volunteer Mary Markuski

movies are subject to change

“MARILYN” In the early summer of 1956, Marilyn Monroe traveled to the UK to make the movie “The Prince and the Showgirl” with director and star Sir Laurence Olivier. When Arthur Miller leaves England, the coast is clear for Colin Clark to introduce Marilyn to some of the pleasures of British life; and idyllic week

in which he escorted a Monroe desperate to get away from her retinue of Hollywood hangers-on and the pressure of work....starring Michelle Williams, Kenneth Branagh and Eddie Redman “ROSEMARY & THYME” This three part British mini series is set in glo-

rious gardens of Brittan. These ladies are amateur sleuths who seem to meet with murder and mayhem wherever they go... Starring Felicity Kendal and Pam Ferris. “CASE HISTORIES” No case is too big for Jackson Brodie, a tough cop

turned private eye who finds himself investigating killings, kidnappings and cold cases, occasionally at the same time-all while contending with a troubled personal life...starring Jason Isaacs, Amanda Abbington & Zawe Ashton. This is a series.

AACC FALL REGISTRATION

Last day to turn in paper registrations at the center is

September 12th. Fall classes begin the week of

October 1st. Registering at the Senior Center does not

guarantee a slot in the class; the college will send you no-

tification by mail. A complete listing is on the

web and available at the center

Silent auction items needed Our auction will take place October 15—19th. It is a week long and participants may leave bids all week. We are asking for your help with donated items. If

you can spare a nice gift that you would like to recycle, or if

you know of a vendor that might be willing to donate to us, that

would be a huge help. Some ideas for

donations:

Artwork, jewelry, collectibles, nice gifts, antiques, pottery, china, gift baskets, crystal, hand-bags (new condition), tickets to sports events, gift cards, small furniture, quilts, etc…

We are only interested in items that are in LIKE NEW condition (unless an antique). Items should be valued OVER $20.00. No

flea market items. This is meant to be an upscale Auction. If you have any question, please see Edie or Katrina at the Annex.

Tuesday, October 9, 9—12 Offered by MedStar Health.

First come, first served. No ap-pointment necessary.

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ADVERTISED IN THIS PUBLICATION ARE NOT ENDORSED OR GUARANTEED BY EITHER THE O’MALLEY SENIOR CENTER OR THE ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AGING &

DISABILITIES. FOR ADVERTISING INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL fata, inc @410.578.3600 OR WRITE PO BOX 4889, BALTIMORE, MD 21211.

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Tuesday, September 25, 1:00 Annex Art Room

The kitchen floor sees a lot of wear and tear, and a painted floor cloth is an inexpensive way to cover your floor while adding to your kitchen décor! Using acrylic

paints, Marion Ad-ams will teach you

how to paint a beautiful sunflower pattern. Supply list available at the of-fice. Sign-up re-

quired, along with a nominal fee.

RETRO‐ROCKETS BAND TO PERFORM 

Tuesday,  September 4, 12:15—1:15.  Lunch will be served @11:30 this day.    

They will take you back to the golden age where smooth harmonies, gentle melo‐dies and catchy rhythms were the order 

of the day.     

Band members include:  Dave 

Armbruster‐bass, Glen Bullion‐

vocals & guitar, Iris Hirsch‐vocals, 

Dave Kroup‐keyboards, Larry 

McCoy‐sax & Bob Jones‐drums If you’d like more information on the band, feel 

free to look at their website:   www.retro‐rockets.net 

Craft/vendor/bake sale Coming...November 13

FOAS (Friends of Arundel Seniors) Home Safety Equipment available for seniors

This non-profit agency procures, distributes and oversees the installation of home safety equipment for seniors. They work closely with the County Department of Aging and Disabilities for referrals and screening application requests. Actual installations are performed by volunteer members of Partners In Care, RSVP volunteers and Kiwanis Clubs of AA County. The following is a list of the home safety equipment that is available: 1. Bathtub safety grips 2. tub mats 3. bathtub benches 4. smoke detectors 5. elevated toilet seats 6.

toilet safety frames 7. house numbers 8. hand held shower heads 9. carbon monoxide detectors Please direct all FOAS inquires to the Dept. of Aging & Disabilities MAP Program @

410.222.4257

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The AA Co. Dept. of Aging and Disabilities is looking for volunteer who want to teach Stanford University’s Living Well workshop series at various sites throughout AA County. Experience the deep satisfaction of changing lives by teaching this valuable program. Training will be from 9:30 am to 3:30 p.m

Sept. 13, 14, 27 and 28 at the Dept.

For more information, please contact Pam Toomey at 410.222.4366 or at agtoom88@aacounty.org

SENIOR CENTER STAFF: Senior Center Director Edie H. Cratty Human Services Aide II Katrina Smith (Annex) Office Manager Naomi Smith Senior Center Plus Staff Rita Wilkerson; Terry Nolan Nutrition Site Aide/Manager Dorothy Gathers, Jesse Fletcher Custodian Vincent Booth-Center & ANNEX Van Drivers Jean Naylor, Melvin Jennings, Sr. & Doug Green

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HOURS OF OPERATION Monday – Fr iday 8 :00 – 4:30

O’MALLEY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER

1275 Odenton Road Odenton, MD 21113

Phone: 410.222.6227/301.621.9515

Fax: 410.222.6229

O’MALLEY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER ANNEX

1270 Odenton Road Odenton, MD 21113

Phone: 410.222.0140

Fax: 410.222.0142

E-MAIL: omalleycenter@aacounty.org

Dept. of Aging Website: Www.aacounty.org/aging

Anyone needing accommodations must contact the O’Malley Senior Center @410.222.6227 or by e-mail

omalleycenter@aging.org at least seven days prior to an event. TTY users please call via Maryland Relay 7-1-1.

All materials available in alternate formats upon request.

Are you a Donald Duck fan???

Stop by and check out our current display case of

Donald Duck memorabilia.