SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

ST. MARY’S

A start-up singing program is looking for a song leader at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. Contact 301-4754200, Ext. 1655 or Sheila.Graziano@ stmarysmd.com.

Lengthen and strengthen muscles is a 6-week program starting 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, at the

Garvey Senior Activity Center. Leader Gail Watchen will focus on toning the major muscle groups while simultaneously stretching and lengthening the muscles, which allows for deeper movements while building strength and stability. For all fitness levels. The cost is $3.50 per class. Call 301-4754200, Ext. 1075.

Paint a shell will offer a free two-part workshop 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 4, and Friday, Feb. 11, at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. The course will consist of painting, decorating and decoupage. Materials provided. Registration required. Call 301-475-4200, Ext. 1660.

Play with Watercolors will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, at the Garvey Senior Activity Center. Artist T.L. Ford will explain the basics of watercolor painting. No experience or drawing skills needed. The cost is $25. Registration required. Call 301-475-4200, Ext. 1075.

The film “Black Patriots: Heroes of the Revolution” will be shown 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. See the story of the war within the Revolutionary War through the eyes of some of the most significant African American figures. Registration required. Call 301-4754200, Ext. 1660.

A card making class will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, at the Garvey Senior Activity Center. Make one-of-akind cards for holidays, birthdays and more. Materials included. The cost is $5, plus $1 per card and is required in advance. Registration required. Call 301-475-4200, Ext. 1075.

Taking Care of Your Mental Health: Trust/Relationships will be held 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, at the Garvey Senior Activity Center. Hope & Healing Psychotherapy will hold a monthly Mental Health Series. Registration required. A donation of $5 per person is suggested.

Call 301-475-4200, Ext. 1075, to register.

A new bible study group will meet 10:30 a.m. Fridays at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. The non-denominational, Christian-based scripture group will be led by Phil Benedict, a graduate of Moody Bible Institute in Chicago who has spent most of his life teaching the Bible in churches as well as two rehabilitation organizations. The first sessions will focus on the gospel of John. Open to all. Call 301-475-4200, Ext. 1658.

EnhanceFitness will be held 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays at the Garvey Senior Activity Center. EnhanceFitness focuses on cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance and flexibility.

The first class is free, then $35 for 10 classes. Call 301-475-4200, Ext. 1080.

CALVERT

Chess players are needed to play 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Southern Pines Senior Center. Call 410-586-2748.

Needlepoint and embroidery will be held 9 a.m. Tuesdays at Southern Pines Senior Center. Call 410-586-2748.

Make a bracelet 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, at Calvert Pines Senior Center. Registration required by Feb. 3. Call 410-535-4606.

A creative writing club meets 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, at North Beach Senior Center. Call 410-257-2549.

Indoor badminton will be held 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, at Calvert Pines Senior Center. Call 410-535-4606.

Stand-Up Pictionary will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, at Calvert Pines Senior Center. Call 410-535-4606.

A pancake breakfast will be served 9:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 14, at Calvert Pines Senior Center. Must be 50 and older. Registration required by Feb. 9. Call 410-535-4606.

A Bingo marathon will be held 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 11, at North Beach Senior Center. Call 410-257-2549.

A book club will discuss Sonia Purnell’s “A Woman of No Importance” 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, at Southern Pines Senior Center. Call 410-586-2748.

A nature talk with North Beach Director of Eco-Tourism Lisa Garrett will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, at North Beach Senior Center. Call 410-257-2549.

Black History Month programs will be held throughout the month of February at each senior center.

Call North Beach at 410-257-2549, Calvert Pines at 410-535-4606 or Southern Pines at 410-586-2748, any center for information or go to www.calvertcountymd.gov/113/Office-on-Aging and read the newsletter.

COVID booster clinics will be offered 8:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, at Southern Pines Senior Center; and Tuesday, Feb. 8, at North Beach Senior Center. Registration required. Call 410535-0218.

Make Calvert County an Age-Friendly Community Designation by enhancing the lives of seniors through improving transportation, housing, employment opportunities, social engagement, communication and health services. Call Ed Sullivan at 410-5354606.

Meals are served at the three senior centers at noon Monday to Friday. The cost is $5 for ages 50-59, and a donation ages 60 and over. Call Ed Sullivan at 410-535-4606, Ext. 121.