Division of Senior Center Operations Senior Activity Centers

Division of Senior Center Operations Senior Activity Centers Nutrition Health Promotion

Mission Statement The Division of Senior Center Operations strives to provide a variety of high quality, dynamic, affordable programs and activities for the independent senior community that promote good health, fitness, education, socialization, and the development of skills and interests.

3 Senior Activity Centers q Serving those 50 years and older who are independent in their functioning q Staffing: 1 -Full-time Manager 1 -Full-time Program Specialist 1 -30 hrs/wk Food Service Technician 1 -Full-time Sr. Office Specialist (except Garvey) Many volunteers assist q Average Daily Attendance: Garvey-50/day Loffler-100/day Northern-100/day q Open Monday-Friday, 8 – 5 Garvey Sr. Activity Center Governmental Center Campus in Leonardtown Loffler Sr. Activity Center Chancellors Run Rd in Great Mills Northern Sr. Activity Center Charlotte Hall Rd. , just north of the Veterans Home

Garvey Senior Activity Center

Loffler Senior Activity Center

Northern Senior Activity Center

Activities to encourage good health, fitness, socialization, continued learning and creative expression

Fitness Strength Training Tai Chi for Arthritis Enhance Fitness Yoga • Traditional • Chair Walking Groups Arthritis Exercise Line Dance Exercise Equipment Zumba Ping Pong Parkinson’s Exercise Bicycling Softball Pickleball Basketball Strength Training

Other Fitness Facts: Contractual fitness instructors • Competitive salary • Expert, high-quality instruction Fitness Card: $30/10 classes • Interchangeable between centers • No expiration date • Variety of classes Enhance Fitness Tai Chi

Softball & the Senior Olympics

Line Dancing Bike Riding

Socialization Parties Celebrations Card Games Table Games & Puzzles Theater Group Intergenerational Activities Pitch Card Party Theater Group Christmas Party

Mothers’ Day Tea Mid-Summer Intergenerational Celebration

Continued Learning L. I. F. E. (Learning is For. Ever) • Volunteer led day trips to local attractions with an educational focus. Fee to cover expenses. Computer/Technology Training Genealogy classes LIFE Kayak Class LIFE Tour to St. Catherine’s Island LIFE Segway Tour of Washington, D. C.

Creative Expression Painting Needlework Ceramics Pottery Sewing Painting Basketry Card Making Pottery Basketry

Nutrition-Congregate Meals • Served at the Senior Activity Centers (SAC) Monday-Friday. • Those 60 years and over make a donation. Meals are available for anyone under 60, but they must pay the full cost ($6. ) • People make a meal reservation by noon the day before in order to eat at a SAC. • In FY 2015, 1183 people were served and 18, 762 meals were served through the program. • Monthly menu meets nutritional standards set by the Maryland Department of Aging. • Meals are prepared by a contractual caterer who has a 1 year contract with 2 option years. Contract is bid out at least every 3 years.

Nutrition-Home Delivered Meals • Provides good nutrition, a well-fare check and opportunity for socialization for seniors who are often isolated. • Served to homebound seniors 60+ years of age. Must not be driving or using public transportation. • Must qualify through an in-home assessment process. No financial qualifiers. • Daily (M-F) delivery of a ready to eat meal or 1 delivery/week of 5 frozen meals. • Average # served: 220 -230 people. In FY 2015, 48, 600 meals were served through the program. • Donations from clients help support the program as do county, state and federal funds. • Program supported by many volunteers who deliver meals as 12 routes are delivered throughout the county daily. • Contact the Home Delivered Meals Program Coordinator (Monika Williams) to request service or to volunteer. 301 -475 -4200, ext. *1060.

Health Promotion Health Education Programs • Chronic Disease Self Management • Diabetes Self Management • Matter of Balance (fall prevention program) • Various health topics Health Screenings • Skin Cancer • Hearing • Vision Flu Shot Clinics

My contact information: Alice Allen Division Manager, Senior Center Operations 301 -475 -4200, ext. *1063 alice. allen@stmarysmd. com