February 2019

All Around the Center

News – Events – Activities – Classes – Schedules – Services

Join Us for Friendship Day Thursday, February 14, 12:30 p.m. In celebration of the many friendships that are formed at the Center, we invite you and your friends to enjoy a dynamic performance by tenor Charles Sullivan who will entertain us with a variety of love songs in a program entitled Valentine Love: All-time & Classic Love Songs from Yesteryear. Hear songs such as “The Nearness of You” (Tony Bennett), “Crazy” (Patsy Cline), “Mona Lisa” and “Sentimental Reasons” (Nat King Cole), “This Thing Called Love” (Ella Fitzgerald), and many other favorites.

Black History Month Black History Month is an annual celebration to honor prominent African Americans of the past as well as present-day leaders and others who have made significant contributions to the nation and the world. Program: Ebony Images in Film – Thursday, February 7, 12:30 p.m. Test your knowledge of African American film history by playing the Ebony Images in Film trivia game. Join your host, SAGE film instructor Denise Cross, for a fun-filled hour of movie trivia and film clips. Each person who correctly answers a multiple-choice question will win a ticket. The person with the most tickets will win a prize. Black History Trivia: Entertainers – Monday, February 11, 12:30 p.m. Please join us for a game of trivia. There are many influential black musicians and actors such as Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis, Little Richard, Denzel Washington, and Morgan Freeman, to name a few. We will play trivia, listen to music, and discuss these wonderful, impactful people. Performance: Ms. Lee – Friday, February 15, 12:30 p.m. Aspiring smooth jazz songstress will perform several musical pieces. Movie: Black Panther – Tuesday, February 19, 11 a.m. Chadwick Boseman plays T’Challa/Black Panther, the king of the African nation of Wakanda, who gains enhanced strength by ingesting the heart-shaped herb. He ascends to the throne following the death of his father T’Chaka in Captain America: Civil War (2016). Experience this award-winning motion picture based on a fictional superhero. Performance: Alexander Strachan, Violinist – Wednesday, February 20, 12:30 p.m. Accomplished musician, Alexander brings healing to people of all walks of life through his violin playing. He founded Healing Strings Studio and also serves as the Sing for Seniors Outreach Program Coordinator for the Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts (CAAPA), a non-profit arts organization dedicated to helping “Bring Color to the Classics.”

Center closed Monday, February 18, for Presidents’ Day

Computer Education Program The next classes in computer education start February 4 for Computers 2 and Word 2016. Classes beginning in March include Computers 1, Computers 3, and Excel. Schedules are available in the lobby. A free computer lab is held 1 – 2:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Knowledgeable volunteers and instructors may be able to help you with your PC laptop and answer questions or you may just practice. They may also be able to help you decide which type of computer you may want to consider purchasing. Assessment interviews are also available at this time to determine the appropriate class for your skill level. Bowie Seniors Computer Clubs The Bowie Seniors Computer Club and the Apple Computer Club—hosted by the Center —are two excellent resources for information regarding computers and other electronic equipment. The Apple Club discusses Apple products, such as iPods, iPhones, and iPads. The club meets 10 – 11:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Fridays of each month. The Bowie Seniors Computer Club meets 12:30 – 2:15 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of each month. SAGE Spring 2019 Trimester SAGE (Seasoned Adults Growing Educationally) classes are designed to keep both mind and body active and engaged. The Center is fortunate to partner with the Prince George’s Community College SAGE Program to offer over 70 SAGE classes at the Center each week. Classes range from languages to history, writing to literature, music to art, and more. Classes begin the week of February 11 and run through May 24. You must be a Bowie Senior Center member to take SAGE classes at the Center. AARP Smart Driver Course Wednesday, February 6, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. AARP offers a one-day refresher course designed for motorists age 50 and older. Upon course completion, each participant will receive a certificate that can be presented to their insurance company for a possible reduced rate. The fee for AARP members is $15 and $20 for nonmembers. Make your check payable to AARP and include your member number on the check. Please preregister at the front desk. Lunch is on your own. Stay Informed with Alert Bowie The Alert Bowie system provides accurate, up-to-the-minute emergency notifications and informational messages from the City of Bowie wherever you may be and however you want to receive them, i.e., email, phone, text, etc. To read about the system and sign up, visit www.cityofbowie.org. Did you Lose or Forget Something? Almost every day we find personal items members have left behind. If you are missing something, you may want to stop by the front desk and look through the lost and found box. It just might be there. You will be surprised at the variety of items in the box.

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Armchair Tour – America’s National Parks Wednesday, February 27, 12:30 p.m. Our immensely popular 59 national parks are now stressed to the max due to prolonged neglect, intensified by the recent government shutdown. Join host Bill Cramer for Part 1 of this magnificent tour of our priceless heritage. Book Club Thursday, February 21, 10 a.m. Please join us at our February meeting for a discussion of Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton. Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson will be discussed at the March 21 meeting. An Invitation to Walk the Labyrinth The outdoor labyrinth at the Center provides an innovative way to promote wellness with attention to one’s spirit to enhance healing and peace. It is patterned from the one laid about 1220 A.D. in the floor of Chartres Cathedral outside Paris. A labyrinth is an ancient tool for contemplative meditation. It symbolizes a transforming journey into your own center where peace always exists below the choppy waters of your mind and a return to life with renewed inspiration. The design theme of all labyrinths is a single path leading into a center and then returning out again. All are encouraged to take a peaceful walk on the labyrinth for a time of reflection and rejuvenation. Birthday Celebration Entertainment Friday, February 1, 12:30 p.m. Join us for a special birthday celebration as Ron Hawkins, guest performer, will play his guitar and sing. Looking for a Job? Anyone interested in finding employment in Maryland can access the Maryland Workforce Exchange website, register, and search for employment opportunities. The address is https://mwejobs.maryland.gov/vosnet/Default.aspx.

Weather Policy When Prince George’s County schools are closed due to inclement weather, the Center’s scheduled activities are canceled for the day. These activities include classes, transportation services, and the nutrition program. However, the facility may be open for unscheduled activities. Please call to confirm before coming. When schools open two hours late, transportation services and the nutrition program are canceled for the day. In addition, all morning classes and activities scheduled before 11 a.m. are canceled. A one-hour delay does not affect transportation services, the nutrition program, classes, or activities. If public schools are to close two hours early due to the weather, all classes and scheduled activities after 2 p.m. are canceled.

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Senior Center Membership/Renewal Participation in Center classes and programs is offered free to residents and nonresidents 55 years of age and older. Eligible individuals are asked to complete a membership application after which a photo ID membership card will be issued. The card is to be scanned at the front desk when entering the Center. It need only be scanned once a day unless reentering after 4:30 p.m. when it is to be scanned again. Membership is renewable on your anniversary date. The card scanner will generate a buzzer sound when the card is scanned to alert that it is time for renewal. This important process is necessary to keep membership information up to date. Artist of the Month Reception on Thursday, March 21, 3 p.m. Artist Cindy Freland is exhibiting her colorful acrylic paintings with her “Butterflies for Mom” theme during February and March. Her paintings were inspired from photos she took in her own yard. Come meet Cindy at her reception which is open to the public.

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Special Groups The Center invites you to join a group or club with people who share your interests. This is a great way to meet new friends. Just drop by.

Group and Club Meetings Advisory Board First Tuesday 10 a.m. Apple Computer Club Second and fourth Friday 10 – 11:30 a.m. Bonsai Club Will resume in March Book Club Third Thursday 10 – 11 a.m. Magic Club First and third Wednesday 10 a.m. Seniors Computer Club First and third Thursday 12:30 p.m. Writers Group Tuesday 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Games Tuesday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Bid Whist Thursday 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Billiards Daily Center hours Bridge (sign up) Tuesday 1 – 4 p.m. Chess Monday 10 a.m. – noon Duplicate Bridge Friday 12:30 – 4 p.m. (sign up) Mahjong Thursday 1 p.m. Pinochle Monday and Thursday 12:30 p.m. Snack Bingo Fourth Monday 12:30 p.m. Social Bingo Thursday 12:30 p.m. Wednesday 1 – 4 p.m. Scrabble Friday Noon – 4 p.m. Table Shuffleboard Daily Center hours Monday Noon – 4:30 p.m. Tuesday 3:15 – 5 p.m. Table Tennis Wednesday 3 – 4:30 p.m. Thursday 3 – 4:30 p.m. Friday 3 – 4:30 p.m.

February 2019 5 Classes and Activities Monday Tuesday Wednesday 9:00 Ceramics – Beg./Int. (CC) 9:00 BioFitness (F) 8:50 Chair Yoga (CC) 9:30 Film Appreciation, Reel 9:00 Spanish I (CC) 9:00 Stained Glass – Beg./Int. R-TV-F (CC) 9:00 Piano – Beg. (CC) (CC) 10:00 Tai Chi (CC) 9:00 Studio Fine Art (CC) 9:00 French – Beg. I (CC) 10:00 Jewelry Making – Beg. 9:30 Autobiography Writing – 9:30 Guitar – Int. (CC) (CC) Beg./Int. (CC) 10:00 Watercolor – Beg./Adv. 10:00 Chess Club 9:30 Knitting and Crocheting – (CC) 10:00 German – Int. (CC) Int./Adv. (CC) 10:00 Sign Language – Beg. Noon Table Tennis 9:30 Writers Group (V) (CC) Noon Computers 2 (V/F) 10:00 Pickle Ball (City Gym) 10:00 The Renaissance in Italy (CC) 12:15 Qi Gong and Balance 10:00 Current Issues (CC) 10:00 Geology (CC) (CC) 10:00 Bid Whist 10:30 Chair Yoga (CC) 12:15 Aquatic Exercise 10:30 Walk Aerobics and 11:00 French – Int. (CC) (Sport Fit) Strength (V) 12:15 Aquatic Exercise 12:30 Stained Glass – Int./Adv. 11:00 Spanish II (CC) (Sport Fit) (CC) 11:00 Classic Piano – Int. (CC) 12:30 Watercolor II – Beg./Adv. 12:30 Self Awareness 11:30 Autobiographical (CC) 12:30 German II – Beg. (CC) Writing – Int./Adv. (CC) 1:00 Chair Fitness (V) 12:30 Tap Dance (CC) 12:30 American History (CC) 1:00 Life in the Oceans (CC) 12:30 Pinochle 12:30 Printmaking (CC) 1:00 Scrabble 12:30 Meditation (CC) 1:00 Line Dancing (CC) 1:00 Tai Chi (CC) 2:00 1:00 Word (V/F) Drawing II – Int./Adv. 1:30 French – Adv. (CC) (CC) 1:00 Piano – Adv. (CC) 2:00 Spanish (Basics) (CC) 2:30 Zumba Gold (F) 1:00 Bridge Club 2:00 Estate Planning (CC) 1:00 Knitting – Beg. (CC) Specials 3:00 Table Tennis Tall Oaks Intergenerational 1:00 Spanish III (CC) February 4 and 11, 10:30 a.m. 2:30 Sewing – Beg. (CC) Specials Black History Trivia 3:15 Table Tennis Nature Walk February 11, 12:30 p.m. 3:30 International Political February 6, 10 a.m. Snack Bingo Theories (CC) Magic Club February 25, 12:30 p.m. February 6 and 20, 10 a.m. 6:00 Zumba Gold (F) AARP Smart Driver Specials February 6, 10 a.m. Computer Help Advisory Board February 6, 13, 20, and 27, February 5, 10 a.m. 1 p.m. Fireside Chat Violinist Alexander Strachan February 12 ,10:30 a.m. February 20, 12:30 p.m. Movie – Black Panther Memory Café February 19, 11 a.m. February 20, 2 p.m. Hot Topics Armchair Tour: National Parks February 19, 5:45 p.m. February 27, 12:30 p.m.

All programs, classes, and services are subject to change without prior notice.

6 City of Bowie Senior Center Room assignments are posted daily in the lobby. Classes and activities are subject to change.

Thursday Friday Saturday 9:00 BioFitness (F) 9:00 Walk Aerobics and 8:30 Yoga – Adv. (CC) 9:00 German – Basic Strength (V) 9:00 Stained Glass and 9:30 Guitar – Beg. (CC) 9:00 Ceramics – Beg./Int. (CC) Mosaic (CC) 10:00 Advanced Drawing (CC) 9:30 Drawing I – Beg. (CC) 10:15 Yoga – Beg. (CC) 10:00 Pickle Ball (City Gym) 9:30 Video Workshop (V/F) 10:30 Parkinson’s Exercise (V) 10:00 Exploring Moral 10:00 Tai Chi – Int. (CC) Ambiguity (CC) 10:00 Quilting – Int. (CC) 10:00 Diplomatic History of 10:00 Introduction to Improv USA (CC) (CC) Activities Legend 10:00 Bid Whist 10:00 Practical Italian (CC) CC – PGCC SAGE classes 10:00 Yoga – Int./Adv. (CC) 10:00 Yoga – Beg. (CC) F – Fee Noon Pilates (CC) Noon Computers 2 (V/F) V – Volunteer or Staff 12:30 Pinochle 12:15 Brain Fitness F/V – Fee/Volunteer 12:30 Social Bingo 12:30 Modern Painting – 12:30 Mindful Meditation (CC) Acrylic and other Media (CC) 1:00 Mahjong Prince George’s Community 12:30 Quilting – Int. (CC) 1:00 Word (V/F) College (PGCC) 12:30 Bridge Club (Duplicate) SAGE (Seasoned Adults 2:00 Music Appreciation (CC) 1:00 Chinese Exercise (CC) Growing Educationally) 2:15 Ballroom Dance (CC) Continuing Education 1:00 Self-awareness: Every 2:30 Chorale Day Feels Like Saturday The SAGE calendar consists of 3:00 Table Tennis (CC) fall, spring, and summer 5:30 Walk Aerobics and 3:00 Table Tennis trimesters. The 2019 spring Strength (V) trimester begins the week of Specials February 11. Maryland residents Specials Birthday Celebration age 60 or older may preregister Bowie Seniors Computer Club Entertainment – Ron Hawkins for as many nonconflicting February 7 and 21, 12:30 p.m. February 1, 12:30 p.m. courses as desired and pay an Ebony Images In Film Apple Computer Club $85 registration fee to PGCC. February 7, 12:30 p.m. February 8 and 22, 10 a.m. Seniors age 55 to 59 may Friendship Day Celebration Laughter Yoga contact the Center or PGCC for February 14, 12:30 p.m. February 8, 12:30 p.m. fee information. Book Club Jazz Singer – Ms. Lee February 21, 10 a.m. February 15, 12:30 p.m. Social Bingo February 21 and 28, 12:30 p.m. Hypertension and Stroke Prevention February 28, 10:30 a.m. February S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

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Center Trip Information Chartered bus trips depart from and return to the Kenhill Center, 2614 Kenhill Drive, Bowie. Please park in the side lot only. All other trips depart from and return to the Bowie Senior Center. For additional trip details, please see the trip board located in the hall outside of the administrative offices. A trip calendar is posted along with flyers and trip descriptions. You can also visit our website at www.cityofbowie.org/seniorcenter. Click on Trips and then click on Upcoming Senior Trips. Weather Policy – If Prince George’s County cancels school or calls for a two-hour delay, City of Bowie bus trips are canceled. Efforts will be made to reschedule the trip. Assume that charter bus trips will go. Members who have signed up will be notified only if canceled. (No charter bus trips are scheduled for January and February.) FEBRUARY Fine dining at Burtons Grill Meet at the Center 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 7 (Th) Riverdale Park, Md. (Menu) Res. $40/NR $42 Arundel Mills Meet at the Center 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 15 (Fr) Hanover, Md. (Lunch on your own) (Walking) Res. $10/NR $12 National Cryptologic Museum Meet at the Center 9:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 19 (Tu) Ft. Meade (Lunch at Mamma Roma) (Walking/Menu) Res. $20/NR $22 9:45 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. 27 (We) Gypsy at Toby’s Dinner Theater Meet at the Center Res. $63/NR $67 MARCH Let Freedom Ring at Publick Playhouse 9:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. 1 (Fr) Meet at the Center Cheverly, Md. Res. $16/NR $18 Philadelphia Flower Show Meet at Kenhill Center 9 a.m. – 8:45 p.m. 6 (We) (Dinner at Baker’s, Elkton, Md.) (Walking/Menu) Res. $90/NR $94 Lunch Bunch at Huddle House Meet at the Center 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 13 (We) Lanham, Md. (Menu) Cost TBD 8:15 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. 21 (Th) Harrington Slots Meet at Kenhill Center Res.$20/NR $25 Hunchback of Notre Dame at Toby’s 9:45 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. 27 (We) Meet at the Center Dinner Theater Res. $63/NR $67 APRIL Meet at Kenhill Center 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 3 (We) Washington National Zoo (Walking) Res $20/NR $22 Meet at Kenhill Center 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 11 (Th) African American Museum (Walking) Res $20/NR $22 Arundel Mills 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 16 (Tu) Meet at the Center Hanover, Md. Res $20/NR $22 Meet at the Center 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 26 (Fr) Patuxent Paddle Boat Tour (Walking) Res $20/NR $22 Fine dining at Maggiano’s Meet at the Center 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 30 (We) Annapolis, Md. (Menu) Res $20/NR $22

Shuttle Transportation Services See page 10 for shuttle transportation services.

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Tackle Type 2 Diabetes with Weight Training Mark Shields, Wellness Coordinator Diabetes is a condition where your muscle cells no longer respond well to insulin so your body shoves sugar from the blood into your fat cells instead. This happens after sugar stays in the bloodstream longer than intended which can wreak havoc on your health. When you exercise, it increases your muscle cells’ demand for energy so they start using insulin more efficiently which helps get the sugar into the muscles—which is a good thing. For decades, the importance of doing cardio for weight loss and improved health, such as helping diabetes, has been heavily touted as the go-to form of exercise. However, recent research is showing a big benefit for starting a weight-training routine for Type 2 diabetics. As we age, muscle is lost. You can slow down that process or even reverse it by weight training. This, in turn, will help your body process sugar more effectively. If you are not currently resistance training and want to improve your blood sugar issues, look into setting up a fitness orientation at the front desk. This is a great way to familiarize yourself with the equipment and discover which machines would best be suited for you. Hypertension and Stroke Thursday, February 28, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Anne Arundel Medical Center is excited to offer a FREE talk about the steps you can take to manage your health and reduce the risk of developing hypertension and having a stroke. Discover the signs, symptoms, and risk factors related to strokes. Prevention strategies will be discussed as well. Ongoing Exercise Activities at the Center The Center offers a number of scheduled exercise activities including aquatic exercise at Sport Fit Bowie, chair fitness, and walk aerobics. These are low-impact exercises that will help you stay fit and feel well. See pages 6 and 7 for schedules. Nature Walk Wednesday, February 6, 10 a.m. Join Cecilia Reddy and other nature lovers for a walk around the Center— weather permitting. Notice how our flora and fauna carry on in spite of the cold weather. The group will meet in the lobby. Lunch Program Enjoy a hot, nutritious lunch in good company and a welcoming atmosphere in the Center’s dining room. Why not try this convenient alternative to cooking? Reservations are required 48 hours in advance by calling 301-809-2356 or 301-809-2300. A donation is requested. For a monthly menu and more details about the program, stop by the front desk. Come and join us Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. This lunch program is provided by the Prince George’s County Department of Family Services.

Need Help Clearing Snow? Bowie Youth & Family Services maintains a list of teens who are interested in being hired for snow shoveling and other household tasks. All of the details, including payment, are between the resident and the teen. Please call 301-809-3033 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. for assistance.

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Information & Referral Services Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. The Center offers assistance to seniors in the community by providing information and referrals in areas such as health care, finance, family issues, housing options, and many others. Come to the Center or call 301-809-2377 for an appointment. Printed resources are also available. This year-round outreach service is available to help equip seniors and their families with vital information that they need to live the life they choose. A different informative presentation is given each month at the Center through the Fireside Chat and Hot Topic programs. Fireside Chat – LOVE: Living Our Vision Everyday Tuesday, February 12, 10:30 a.m. The month of February reminds us of love. Seniors are a growing population, living longer, and in need of love as much as ever. February offers an opportunity to explore ways to do this for others. Showing care, kindness, respect, and understanding contribute to helping us Live Our Vision Everyday. Join us to get resources and information and share in the fun. Hot Topics – Something Smells Good Tuesday, February 19, 5:45 p.m. Planning healthy and enjoyable meals can be hard work and time consuming. This workshop will help take the worry out of meal planning. Using ideas from a top chef, we will also explore ways to prepare and serve meals and store leftovers properly. Sharing of ideas and recipes is welcome. RSVP at 301-809-2300 or the front desk as space is limited. This event is free and open to the public. Shuttle Transportation Services Shuttle transportation from the Center is available as listed below. Signup at the front desk is necessary. • Monday: Bowie Plaza and Bowie Post Office • Tuesday and Wednesday: Kohl’s, Target, Walmart, and Pointer Ridge Shopping Center • Wednesday only: Hilltop Plaza, Bowie Marketplace, and Free State Mall • Friday: Bowie Town Center Shuttles depart from the Center at 10 and 11 a.m. and return to the Center upon completion of each loop. There is a final RETURN-ONLY loop to each destination that departs the Center at noon. Shuttle transportation from your residence to the grocery store is available as listed below. Call 301-809-2324 to request this service. • Monday: Pin Oak Village only to Safeway, Giant, and Walmart Pickup is at 10:30 a.m. Arrive back at Pin Oak Village at 12:45 p.m. • Thursday: North Bowie to Giant, Harris Teeter, and Aldi South Bowie (except Pin Oak Village) to Giant, Safeway, and Walmart Home pickups start at 8:30 a.m. Arrive back at your home no later than 12:30 p.m. Any Center member may use these shuttle services. See page 12 for other transportation services.

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Special Interest Groups Caregiver Support Tuesday, February 12 10 – 11 a.m. Diabetic Support Monday, February 4 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. Fireside Chat Tuesday, February 12 10:30 a.m. Deaf Support Thursday, February 7 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Memory Café Wednesday, February 20 2 – 4 p.m. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Saturday, February 16 9:30 – 11 a.m. Parkinson’s Exercise Saturdays 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Parkinson’s Support Monday, February 25 9:30 a.m. – noon Stroke Support Wednesday, February 13 1 – 3 p.m. Blood Pressure Checks A volunteer nurse will be available for blood pressure checks on: Friday, February 8, 10 – 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 19, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 12, 11 a.m. – noon Tuesday, February 26, 11 a.m. – noon Pain and Movement Screenings Thursday, February 21, 10 – 11 a.m. In partnership with the Chesapeake Bay Aquatic & Physical Therapy group, the Center is now offering free monthly pain and movement screenings. As time slots are limited, appointments must be made at the front desk. Hearing Screenings Tuesday, February 12, and Wednesday, February 27, 10 – 11 a.m. A hearing specialist will be available at the Center for screenings twice a month. Call the Center or stop at the front desk to make an appointment. Free Notary Service Thursday, February 14 and 28, 10 a.m. – noon To schedule an appointment, please call 301-809-2300.

Red Cross Community Blood Drive Saturday, February 9 and March 9, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Please call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment.

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Bowie Senior Center 14900 Health Center Dr., Bowie, Maryland 20716 301-809-2300 www.cityofbowie.org/seniorcenter

Mission Statement The mission of the Bowie Senior Center is to serve, support, and enhance the lives of individuals 55 years and older by providing programs and services that promote active, independent, and healthy lifestyles.

The Center is open to all independent adults 55 years and older. There is no membership fee. The hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday; and 8:30 a.m. – noon on Saturday. For more information about current programs, stop by or contact the Center. Staff Senior Services Manager 301-809-2326 Receptionists 301-809-2300 Laurel Raymond Monica Leonard Wellness Coordinator 301-809-2376 Belinda Press Mark Shields Maintenance 301-809-2373 Information & Referral Ray Esguerra Specialist 301-809-2377 Ryan Graham Gloria Gaddy Senior Nutrition Aide 301-809-2356 Program Assistants 301-809-2327 Diane Clemons Michaeline Gandolph Transportation 301-809-2324 Judith Lorenz Sue O’Toole Trish McCants Bus Drivers Sharon Wanzer Robert Caldwell, Gary Harash, Darryl Jameson, Levert Johnson, Hank Lloyd, Dean Moore, Stephen Pearson, John Scanlon, Henry Schneider, Darryl Stafford, Gerald Tucker, and John Watkins Advisory Board The purpose of the board is to advise and assist management in promoting the Center and its services to Bowie seniors. We encourage you to get to know our board members—Herb Briscoe, Sid Cousins, Deborah Forespring, Lottie Graham, Attrue Johnson, Faye Miner, Eunice Romano, Paula Williams, and Samuel Williams. Transportation Services The City of Bowie offers curb-to-curb transportation to and from the Center for Bowie seniors Monday through Friday. Transportation is also available on a priority basis for adults with disabilities and seniors for medical appointments, shopping, Center activities, senior clubs, or other trips. When making an appointment, please let the staff know if a lift-equipped bus is needed. These services are available within city limits only and require an appointment by calling 301-809-2324. The fare is $1 each way. Nutrition Program Nutritionally balanced lunches are served at the Center Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. They are provided through the Prince George’s County Department of Family Services, Aging Services Division, Senior Nutrition Program. The county pays $5.75 per meal. Diners are asked to donate as much as they can. Reservations are required 48 hours in advance by calling 301-809-2356. Cancellations should be made as soon as possible. Prince George’s County Aging and Disabilities Services Information Assistance – 301-265-8450 Home-Delivered Meals – 301-265-8475

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