The following activities will be taking place at senior centers in the next month.

The Allen Center

1404 S. Charles St.,

South Baltimore

410-685-6224

Wednesdays, 10 a.m., chair exercise with staff; noon, lunch; 12:45, Po-Ke-No (bring your pennies).

Fridays

10 a.m., line dancing with staff; noon, lunch; 12:45, Friday entertainment.

Friday, Sept. 10: Trip to Dollar Tree, with lunch on your own; no regular activities at the center.

Mondays, 9:30 a.m., board games; 10, exercise with staff; 10:30, Spanish class; noon, lunch; 12:45, Monday bingo.

The center will be closed for Labor Day, Sept. 6.

Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m., Trip Talk; 11, current events; noon, lunch. There will be blood pressure checks at 11 a.m. on the 14th and pizza and a movie at noon.

Trips: Wednesday, Sept. 15, trip to Toby’s Dinner Theater for “Nunsense,” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost is $42.

Tuesday, Sept. 21, trip to Hollywood Casino in Charlestown, W.Va., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Fee is $25 members, $30 non-members.

Tuesday, Sept. 28, trip to Root’s Ole Mill Flea Market in Lancaster County, Pa., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Fee is $45.

John Booth Senior Center

229-1/2 S. Eaton Street, Highlandtown

410-396-9202

Wednesday, Aug. 18, ETIB crab feast luau party. Reservations must have been made in advance. Members meeting at 1:30 p.m. (Note change of time).

Wednesday, Aug. 25, Golden Express bus trip to Friendly Farms. Reservations must be made in advance.

Wednesday, Sept. 1, 12:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m., Roll of the dice horse racing, $1 to play. [Read more...]

Proceeds from the following trips will benefit Sr. Julitta Siedlecka Children’s School for the Blind in Izabelin, Warsaw, Poland. Info on all trips: Gloria 410-276-1025.

Oct. 8: Atlantic City, N.J.

Nov. 7: Charlestown, W.V. (live horse racing)

Dec. 3: Perryville, Maryland (if open) or Delaware Park, Del.

Dec. 11: New York City

Set Sail: 9-night cruise with Sacred Heart of Jesus and Fr. Jerry aboard the “Enchantment of the Seas” sails Oct. 21 from Baltimore. Benefits the new parish kitchen. Info/bookings:  Joanne 410-675-2738.

The Allen Center

1404 South Charles Street,

South Baltimore, 410-685-6224

A list of activities has not yet been submitted to the Baltimore Guide; please call the center for updates.

John Booth Senior Center

229-1/2 S. Eaton Street,

Highlandtown, 410-396-9202

Wednesday, July 21: Americana, The Fabulous 50 as seen by parents and some participants. Cost:  $10 members; $13 non-members. Includes lunch, entertainment and much more.  Make reservations by July 19. Members meeting at 2 p.m. (new time).

Wednesday, July 28: Indoor/outdoor sidewalk sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tables available for rent: $5 members; $10 non-members. Lunch available, sale table, bingo (Split the pot) for 10 cents a card, 3 cards for 25 cents 10 -11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.-2 p.m.

Thursday, July 29: ETIB crab feast $13 for Eating Together in Baltimore members – menu includes crab soup, bar-b-que chicken leg, salads, watermelon and 6 crabs. Reservations must be made by July 22.Call the center for  more Information.

Wednesday, Aug. 11: “Everything’s Just Peachy,” with peaches at their finest. Join us for peaches in all forms: fresh, over ice cream, peach ‘pizza:’ $4 members; $7 non-members. Make reservations with payment by Aug. 5.

Thursday, Aug. 12: Health & Welfare, Blood pressure taken starting at 10 a.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 18: ETIBcraf feast luau party. Dress in your best ‘luau’ attire. Costs $13 for Eating Together in Baltimore members. Menu includes crab soup, bar-b-que chicken leg, salads, watermelon and 6 crabs. Reservations must be made by July 22. Call the center for more information. Members meeting at 1:30 p.m. (note new time).

Wednesday, Aug. 25: Golden Express bus trip to Friendly Farms. Play bingo when we arrive. Then enjoy lunch of a crab cake and all you can eat fried chicken with all the fixins’.  $40 members; $43non-members. Make reservations with payment by Aug. 15.

Hatton Senior Center

Fait and Linwood avenues,

Canton, 410-396-9025

Regular weekly activities

Mondays: Exercise at 9 a.m., cards at 10:30 and Eating Together at 11:30 a.m.

Tuesdays: Wii play at 9 a.m., Eating Together at 11:30. Yoga classes are from 5-7:45 p.m. T’ai Chi will resume Sept. 9.

Wednesdays: Eating Together at 11:30 a.m.

Thursdays: Video walk at 9:30 a.m., aerobics at 10:30 and lunch at 11:30.

Fridays: Art class at 10 a.m.; bingo at 12:30 p.m.

Special activities

Wednesday, July 21: 10 a.m., bus trip to Mountain Gate to play bingo; lunch at 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, July 27: The House Council and Planning Committee will meet at 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 28: Blood pressure checks at 12:15 p.m.; general information meeting at 1; guest speaker Terry Malinowski from Future Care will discuss safety in the home.

Thursday, July 29: The produce drop will be held in the main room beginning at 10 a.m. Bring a bag for your vittles!

Wednesday, Aug. 4, sample and play new Wii games, 9 a.m.

Monday, Aug. 9: Massage at 10 a.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 11, Health and Fitness at 10 a.m. The topic is asthma and allergies.

Monday, Aug. 16: The Hatton Red Hatters will meet at 11 a.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 18: Free movie: “Avatar” at 12:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 20: Sample and play new Wii games at 9 a.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 24: The Planning Committee will met at 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 25: Game Day at 10 a.m. Bring a purse or bag filled with items you think we might ask for. Lunch at 11:30 and TV time afterwards.

Anyone interested in visiting the casino in Perryville in November, let us know now and we’ll plan it.

September is Senior Center Month, and we will celebrate and continue our celebration of our 25th anniversity.

Of interest to seniors…

Volunteers needed: Meals on Wheels needs volunteers to deliver two meals a day between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Volunteers can choose to deliver one or more days per week, Monday-Friday. Call 410-558-0932, ext. 3021, to sign up, or log on to http://www.mealsonwheelsmd.org to find out more.

Prescription Discount Cards: Enoch Pratt Free Library branches are distributing Baltimore City prescription discount cards that may be shown at most area pharmacies for discounts on prescription drugs. City residents can pick up a card at the circulation desk. There is no charge for the card. Info: caremark.com/naco, 1-877-321-2652.

What’s Cookin’? The 2010 Federal Hill Cookbook is looking for recipes from the community. Anyone with a connection to Federal Hill is invited to submit a recipe for the cookbook, which will be published in the fall. Send the recipe, along with a few comments about what you like about it, to cstrodel@gmail.com. Deadline is July 31.

Kibble Connection: The Maryland SPCA is partnering with Meals on Wheels to help provide food for the pets of the needy. The program welcomes dry and canned food for cats and dogs, as well as cat litter. Drop by the Maryland SPCA, 3300 Falls Rd. in Hampden (call first to make sure of hours: 410-235-8826) or drop it off at the offices of the Baltimore Guide, 526 S. Conkling St. in Highlandtown and a volunteer will take it to the SPCA. Cat food and dog food donations, cat litter (and even monetary donations) can also be brought to the offices of Meals on Wheels on S. Haven St. in Highlandtown.

The Allen Center
1404 South Charles Street, South Baltimore
410-685-6224
Note: An excursion to Foxwood and Mohegan Sun is planned for June 7-9, $229/person.
Wednesday, May 19: 10 a.m. Bible study class. After that, Senior Showcase presents “Oklahoma!” for $10 donation, lunch on your own. Center closed.
Friday, May 21: Center closed because of trip to Atlantic City with Cherry Hill. Donation $33, get $25 back in slots play. Reserve by May 10.
Monday, May 24: Anniversary party from 12 noon-2 p.m. for $2 donation. Limited space/must sign up in advance.
Tuesday, May 25: 9:30 a.m. is Trip Talk. 10:30 a.m. is a nutritional workshop. Lunch at noon. At 12:45 p.m., Wii bowling.
Wednesday, May 26: 10 a.m. Bible study class. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. is Senior Power Walk in Patterson Park. Center open but no lunch. [Read more...]

The Allen Center
1404 South Charles Street, South Baltimore
410-685-6224
Note: An excursion to Foxwood and Mohegan Sun is planned for June 7-9, $229/person.
Wednesday, May 12: High tea with guest speaker, $5 donation.
Friday, May 14: 10 a.m. Board games, 10:30 a.m. line dancing with staff, Lunch at noon, Friday entertainment at 12:45 p.m.
Monday, May 17: Current Events at 9:30 a.m. Board games at 10 a.m. Exercise with staff at 10:30 a.m. “¿Spanish, Anyone?” at 10:30 a.m. as well. 11 a.m. is Self Defense with a Cane. Lunch at noon, bingo at 12:45 p.m.
Tuesday, May 18: 9:30 a.m. is Trip Talk. 10:30 a.m. is a nutritional workshop. 11:30 a.m. is Mother’s Day teta at AIM.  Lunch at noon. At 12:45 p.m., Wii bowling.
Wednesday, May 19: 10 a.m. Bible study class. After that, Senior Showcase presents “Oklahoma!” for $10 donation, lunch on your own. Center closed.
Monday, May 24: Anniversary party from 12 noon-2 p.m. for $2 donation. Limited space/must sign up in advance.

John Booth Senior Center
229-1/2 S. Eaton Street, Highlandtown
410-396-9202
Wednesday, May 12, Out to lunch at Hudson Street Stackhouse. Meet at the restaurant for lunch on your own at 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, May 13, Health and Welfare Day. Blood pressure check 10 a.m. Podiatrist 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. [Read more...]

The Allen Center
1404 South Charles Street, South Baltimore
410-685-6224
Note: An excursion to Foxwood and Mohegan Sun is planned for June 7-9, $229/person.
Now through May 7: Hug a friend! It’s National Hug Week!
Wednesday, May 5: At 10 a.m., there’s Bible Study. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. there’s a field trip to the Inner Harbor. Lunch on your own and a trip on the Water Taxi.
Friday, May 7: 10 a.m. Board games, 10:30 a.m. line dancing with staff, 11 a.m. BSO presentation, lunch at noon, Friday entertainment at 12:45 p.m.
Saturday, May 8 is Saturday Community Bingo. Doors open 9:30 a.m. Call for transportation (if available) at 410-685-6224.
Monday, May 10: Current Events at 9:30 a.m. Board games at 10 a.m. Exercise with staff at 10:30 a.m. “¿Spanish, Anyone?” at 10:30 a.m. as well. Lunch at noon, bingo at 12:45 p.m.
Tuesday, May 11: 9:30 a.m. is Trip Talk. 10:30 a.m. is a nutritional workshop. 11:30 a.m. is Mother’s Day teta at AIM.  Lunch at noon. At 12:45 p.m., Wii bowling.
Wednesday, May 12: High tea with guest speaker, $5 donation.
Friday, May 14: 10 a.m. Board games, 10:30 a.m. line dancing with [Read more...]

The Allen Center
1404 South Charles Street, South Baltimore
410-685-6224
Note: An excusion to Foxwood and Mohegan Sun is planned for June 7-9, $229/person.
Wednesday, April 28: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. is tax preparation by appointment. At 10 a.m., there’s Bible Study. 10 a.m.-10:30 a.m.is karaoke. 11 a.m., Line dancing with staff. Lunch at noon. 12:45 p.m. is Po-ke-no.
Friday, April 30: 10 a.m. New Class: “Every Diabetic Counts.” 11 a.m., Line dancing with staff. Lunch at noon. 12:45 p.m. Friday entertainment.
Monday, May 3: Current Events at 9:30 a.m. Board games at 10 a.m. Exercise with staff at 10:30 a.m. “¿Spanish, Anyone?” at 10:30 a.m. as well. Lunch at noon, bingo at 12:45 p.m.
May 3-7: It’s National Hug Week!
Tuesday, May 4: 9:30 a.m. is Trip Talk. 10:30 a.m. is a nutritional workshop. 11:30 a.m. is Mother’s Day teta at AIM.  Lunch at noon. At 12:45 p.m., Wii bowling.
Wednesday, May 5: At 10 a.m., there’s Bible Study. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. there’s a field trip to the Inner Harbor. Lunch on your own and a trip on the Water Taxi.
Saturday, May 8 is Saturday Community Bingo. Doors open 9:30 a.m. Call for transportation (if available) at 410-685-6224.
John Booth Senior Center
229-1/2 S. Eaton Street, Highlandtown
410-396-9202
Wednesday, April 28: “Where’s The Beef?,” a food and fun presentation. Do you remember the old commercial? Cost: $5 members, $8 non-members. Must have signed up in advance.
Help with your census form  is available at John Booth on Mondays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and on Thursdays from 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. Have questions? Stop by.
Monday, May 3, Members meeting, 1 p.m. Mother’s Day sundaes, 50 cents for members, 1:15 p.m.
Wednesday, May 12, Out to lunch at Hudson Street Stackhouse. Meet at the restaurant for lunch on your own at 11:30 a.m.
The Hatton Center
Fait and Linwood avenues, Canton
410-396-9025
Wednesday, Apr 28: We will host eating together at 11:30 a.m. and  blood pressure checks at 12:15 p.m. The general information meeting is at 1 p.m.
Thursday, April 29: video walk at 9:30, Wii follows; aerobics at 10:30, lunch at 11:30; ta’i chi at 12:30 p.m. Stop by to observe or join in.
Friday, April 30: art class at 10 a.m.; bingo is at 12:30 p.m.
Monday, May 3: video walk at 9 a.m., cards at 10:30 and eating together at 11:30.
Tuesday May 4: Wii at 9 a.m. and eating together at 11:30.
Wednesday, May 5: eating together at 11:30 a.m.; book club at 12:30 p.m. Stop by if you are interested in joining us. We’re a small friendly group looking for like-minded people who enjoy reading.
We will offer another screen painting class on Saturday, May 29 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Call for details and to register. The cost is $25 for the day.
Our next bus trip is set for June 16. Mae has put together a great Mystery Trip again this year. We are now accepting reservations.
What did a group of graduating nursing students taking on a school project find out about seniors in Canton? Come find out on Tuesday, May 4 when they will present their findings. Call or stop by to register and sign up for lunch at 11:30. Their report begins at 12:30 p.m.
Other activities at Hatton include ice cream on May 11, senior walk in Patterson Park on May 26, members’ luncheon by Long and Foster on May 27, screen painting on May 29, Dr. Nicki Brandt on June 9, farmer’s market coupons on June 14 and MTA ID cards on June 25. We’re also working on summer crab feasts at the center. Some of these events require pre-registration so call or stop by.
Answer the 10 questions on the census questionnaire and mail back the form. It means money for senior services! The census does not ask for your social security number or income.

The Allen Center
1404 South Charles Street, South Baltimore
410-685-6224
Note: An excursion to Foxwood and Mohegan Sun is planned for June 7-9, $229/person.
Wednesday, April 21: Volunteer Appreciation Day luncheon, noon-2 p.m.
Friday, April 23: 10 a.m. New Class: “Every Diabetic Counts.” 11 a.m., Line dancing with staff. Lunch at noon. 12:45 p.m. Friday entertainment.
Monday, April 26: Current Events at 9:30 a.m. Board games at 10 a.m. Exercise with staff at 10:30 a.m. “¿Spanish, Anyone?” at 10:30 a.m. as well. Lunch at noon, bingo at 12:45 p.m.
Tuesday, April 27: 9:30 a.m. is Trip Talk. 10:30 a.m. is a nutritional workshop. Lunch at noon. At 12:45 p.m., Wii bowling.
Wednesday, April 28: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. is tax preparation by appointment. At 10 a.m., there’s Bible Study. 10 a.m.-10:30 a.m. is karaoke. 11 a.m., Line dancing with staff. Lunch at noon. 12:45 p.m. is Po-ke-no.
Friday, April 30: 10 a.m. New Class: “Every Diabetic Counts.” 11 a.m., Line dancing with staff. Lunch at noon. 12:45 p.m. Friday entertainment. [Read more...]

The Allen Center
1404 South Charles Street, South Baltimore
410-685-6224
Note: An excursion to Foxwood and Mohegan Sun is planned for June 7-9, $229/person.

Wednesday, April 7: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. is tax preparation by appointment. 10 a.m. is Bible Study. Exercise with staff at 11 a.m. Lunch at noon. Po-ke-no at 12:45 p.m.

Friday, April 9: Trip to Dollar Tree and lunch on your own, donation $3. Center open.

Saturday, April 10, Community bingo with doors opening 9:30 a.m. Call for transportation: 410-685-6224.

Monday, April 12: Current Events at 9:30 a.m. Board games at 10 a.m. Exercise at 10:30 a.m. “¿Spanish, Anyone?” at 10:30 a.m. Lunch at noon, bingo at 12:45 p.m.

Tuesday, April 13: 9:30 a.m. is Trip Talk. 10:30 a.m. is Nutritional Workshop. 11 a.m. is blood pressure screening. Lunch at noon. At 12:45 p.m., Wii bowling.

Wednesday, April 14: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. is tax preparation by [Read more...]

The Allen Center
1404 South Charles Street,
South Baltimore, 410-685-6224
Note: Upcoming trips: Atlantic City on April 7-8, $109/person. Deposit due now of $75. An excursion to Foxwood and Mohegan Sun is planned for June 7-9, $229/person.
Friday, April 2: Center closed for Good Friday.
Monday, April 5: Current Events at 9:30 a.m. Board games at 10 a.m. Exercise with staff at 10:30 a.m. “¿Spanish, Anyone?” at 10:30 a.m. as well. Lunch at noon, bingo at 12:45 p.m.
Tuesday, April 6: 9:30 a.m. is Trip Talk. 10:30 a.m. is Nutritional Workshop. Lunch at noon. At 12:45 p.m., Wii bowling.
Wednesday, April 7: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. is tax preparation by appointment. 10 a.m. is Bible Study. Exercise with staff at 11 a.m. Lunch at noon. Po-ke-no at 12:45 p.m.
Friday, April 9: Trip to Dollar Tree and lunch on your own, donation $3. Center open.
Saturday, April 10, Community bingo with doors opening 9:30 a.m. Call for transportation: 410-685-6224.

John Booth Senior Center
229-1/2 S. Eaton Street,
Highlandtown, 410-396-9202
Wednesday, March 31, Opera presentation at John Booth with Broadway music, no charge.
Thursday, April 1: Easter party at the center.  Lunch served 11:30 a.m., followed by trivia contest, parade of hats and special, surprise, fun. Entertainment at 1 p.m. Cost:  $6 members, $9 non-members
Friday, April 2: Center closed for Good Friday holiday.
Wednesday, April 7: Seated massage from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. At 1 p.m., Members meeting. 1:15 p.m., Information  on “Dignified Choice for Tomorrow’s Peace of Mind.” [Read more...]

The Allen Center
1404 South Charles Street, South Baltimore
410-685-6224
Wednesday, March 24: 10 a.m. is tax preparation by appointment. At 10:30 a.m., there’s a guest speaker for National Women’s Month. Exercise with staff at 11 a.m. Lunch at noon. Po-ke-no at 12:45 p.m.
Friday, March 26: 10 a.m. is Bible study. LIne dancing with staff at 11 a.m. Lunch at noon. Friday entertainment at 12:45 p.m.
Monday, March 29: Current Events at 9:30 a.m. Board games at 10 a.m. Exercise with staff at 10:30 a.m. “¿Spanish, Anyone?” at 10:30 a.m. as well. Lunch at noon, bingo at 12:45 p.m.
Tuesday, March 30: 9:30 a.m. is Trip Talk. 10:30 a.m. is Nutritional Workshop. 11 a.m. is Blood Pressure Screening. Lunch at noon. At 12:45 p.m., Wii bowling.
Wednesday, March 31: 10 a.m. is tax preparation by appointment. At 10:30 a.m., there’s a guest speaker for National Women’s Month. Lunch at noon. Bible Study at 12:45 p.m.
Upcoming trips include Atlantic City on April 7-8, $109/person. Deposit due now of $75. An excusion to Foxwood and Mohegan Sun is planned for June 7-9, $229/person.

John Booth Senior Center
229-1/2 S. Eaton Street, Highlandtown
410-396-9202
Wednesday, March 24, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Golden Express trip to [Read more...]

The Allen Center
1404 South Charles Street, South Baltimore
410-685-6224
Wednesday, March 17: It’s St. Patrick’s Day so wear your green. 10 a.m. is tax preparation by appointment. At 10:30 a.m., there’s a guest speaker for National Women’s Month. Exercise with staff at 11 a.m. Lunch at noon. Po-ke-no at 12:45 p.m.
Friday, March 19: 10 a.m. is Bible study. LIne dancing with staff at 11 a.m. Lunch at noon. Friday entertainment at 12:45 p.m.
Monday, March 22: Current Events at 9:30 a.m. Board games at 10 a.m. Exercise with Staff at 10:30 a.m. “¿Spanish, Anyone?” at 10:30 a.m. as well. Lunch at noon, bingo at 12:45 p.m.
Tuesday, March 23: 9:30 a.m. is Trip Talk. 10:30 a.m. is Nutritional Workshop.  Lunch at noon. At 12:45 p.m., Bowling with the [Read more...]