News for Seniors: Flea market on the way

John Booth Senior Center
229-1/2 S. Eaton Street, Highlandtown
410-396-9202
The John Booth Senior Center has a host of programs — aerobics, line dancing, Easy Cardio Moves, Balance and Movement, singing, cards, billiards, Pokeno and bingo, to name a few. Just want to sit and relax? That’s okay, too.

Note: Health and Welfare Thursdays take place on the second Thursday of each month and consist of Blood Pressure Monitoring at 10 a.m. Dr. Youngworth, Podiatrist, comes to the center from 10:30 a.m.-noon.

Wednesday, Sept. 3, Luau – Aloha Commission on Aging and Retirement Education (Welcome) with entertainment provided by Bravo Health. Stir Fry Lunch prepared by the Chef from Eating Together in Baltimore served at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $3 for members which will be returned after our meeting. Please sign up soon. At 1 p.m. Mr. John Stewart, Executive Director of C.A.R.E. and some of his Executive Staff will be at the center to Greet and Talk to our Members. This meeting will be followed by a Coffee/Tea and Donut Social

Wednesday, Sept. 10, 8:45 a.m.-3 p.m., Center bus trip to Friendly Farms and bingo. We play bingo when we get to Friendly Farms. At noon, we will sit down for a great luncheon of all-you-can-eat chicken and vegetables and a crab cake (you can take home the leftovers). Then there will be a chance to visit the gift shop and stroll the grounds before we leave for home. Cost: $40 members.

The Hatton Center
Fait and Linwood avenues, Canton
410-396-9025
Thursday, Sept. 4: One-mile video walk begins at 9 a.m.; two-mile walk follows. Aerobics begins at 10:30 and lunch is served at 11:30. The 12:30 p.m. movie is “Buket List” starring Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson.

Friday, Sept. 5: Representatives of the Commission on Aging and Retirement Education will visit to discuss the center’s name change at noon. Bingo will begin immediately following the presentation.

Monday, Sept. 8: Exercise at 9 a.m.; massage at 10 and Eating Together at 11:30.

Tuesday, Sept. 9: Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. Yoga class is at 4:45 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 10: Health and Fitness begins at 10 a.m. to discuss shingles and vaccines. Brunch begins at 11:30 (preregistration required). Art class begins at 1 p.m.

The book club’s next selection is “The Zookeeper’s Wife.” To join us grab a copy and read up for the Oct. 1 meeting at 12:30 p.m.

Deadline to file for federal stimulus payment is Oct. 15.

The Hatton Center is changing its name to Hatton Life Enrichment Center for Healthy and Active Aging. Representatives of CARE, the center’s sponsor, will visit the center on Sept. 5 to discuss the change. Bingo will follow the presentation.

The Allen Center
1404 S. Charles Street
South Baltimore
410-685-6224
Mark your calendars for the Allen Center flea market on Saturday, Sept. 20, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Arts and crafts featuring beautiful handmade novelties, Christmas collection, electronics, men’s corner, refreshments and fun.
Upcoming trips: Sept. 28-Oct. 2, Wildwood, N.J. Deposits due.
Oct. 16-25, Eastern Caribbean cruise, accepting reservations.
Schedule subject to change.