Calendar of events
A LOOK AT THE WEEK AHEAD
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Ongoing
Platinum Senior Care Assisted Living, LLC will host Reminiscing Cafe 6-9 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 8-11 a.m. Saturdays-Sundays at the facility, 4018 Blackbird Court, Waldorf. Event is a meet and greet for seniors with dementia and Alzheimer’s to relax and enjoy themselves. Free wifi, food, music, movies, dancing and bingo games. Adult day service drop offs welcome. Transportation services available. Licensed nursing professionals on duty. For more information, call 301-638-3194.
Wednesday, Dec. 28
Vconnections will hold a coffee break 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday mornings at Chick-fil-A, 3365 Crain Highway, Waldorf. Meet and network with other veterans in your community while enjoying a complimentary cup of coffee. Sponsored by Chick-fil-A. For information, go to www.vconnections.org.
Kiwanis of Waldorf meets Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 a.m. at Comfort Suites, 11765 Business Park Drive, Waldorf. Join us to learn about what is happening in the community and how you can help by volunteering your services to build ramps, support children activities, and many other community needs. Breakfast after meeting; cost $5. If you would like to be a speaker or for more information, contact Carol Cox, 301758-3082 or carol.cox@gmail.com; or Millie Kriemelmeyer, 301-372-8766 or mkriemelmeyer@me.com.
Tri-County Youth Services Bureau will offer Anger Management for middle and high school students, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 28. Call 301-645-1837 or e-mail info@tcysb. org.
Family Yoga will be 10-10:45 a.m. Dec. 28 at P.D. Brown library, 50 Village St., Waldorf. Young children are introduced to yoga in a playful and imaginative way. Have fun, get energized, and mimic nature and the world around you using your own body. Open to children and their parents, grandparents and caregivers. All ages. Call 301-645-2864. Indian Head Senior Center Book Discussion will be 11 a.m.-noon Dec. 28 at the center, 100 Cornwallis Square. The book “Still Life With Bread Crumbs” by Anna Quindlen will be discussed. Call Potomac library, 301-375-7375.
Don’t Pop the Present will be 2-3 p.m. Dec. 28 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Got awesome wrapping skills? Prove it by wrapping a balloon without popping it. It’s a lot harder than you think. Ages 6-11. Call 301-375-7375. Annmarie Garden in Lights, Military Night will be 6-9 p.m. Dec. 28 at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, 13480 Dowell Road, Dowell. Event is a seasonal expression of College of Southern Maryland’s commitment to veterans. Free admission for veterans and active duty service members (with valid ID) and two guests. For more information, go to www.annmariegarden.org/annmarie2/content/artsfest-artist-list.
Thursday, Dec. 29
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 will hold smoke-free bingo Thursdays at Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post 82, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata. Doors open 6 p.m. Early birds begin 7 p.m. Call 301-934-8221.
American Legion Post 293 will hold Steak and Cheese Sandwich Night 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 29 at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. A la carte menu. Call 301-645-6331.
Life-Sized Games will be 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 29 at Potomac library, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head. Play a different life-sized game each month. This month Mancala will be played. All ages. Call 301-375-7375. Jazzy Yarns: Crochet and Knitting Class will be 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 29 at P.D. Brown