Senior Activity Center Closures

The O'Malley Senior Activity Center and Annex will be CLOSED on the following days:

Thursday, July 4th (Independence Day)

Farewell to Beverly

Tuesday, July 30th, 12:30PM

As you may already know Beverly Webb, our intern, will be leaving come July 31st. We are so grateful for her contributions and we wish her the very best in her future endeavors.

Please come and join us in thanking Beverly for her hard work and wishing her success as she moves forward in her career!

Trips

Trip Desk

Trip Desk is available on Mondays from 8:30am-12:00pm and Wednesdays from 10:45am-2:00pm.

Upcoming

Olney Theatre Center- "Beautiful"

Wednesday, July 10th

Bus Departs at 10:00 AM and Returns at 5:00 PM

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre- "The Sound of Music"

Wednesday, July 24th

Bus Departs at 9:15 AM and Returns at 5:45 PM

*SEVERAL OPEN SPOTS!*

2025 Alaska Cruise

Thursday, June 19th- Friday, June 27th, 2025

You’ll have a front row seat as Nature unveils one heart-pounding vista after another. Enjoy 7-nights onboard Royal Caribbean’s “Anthem of the Seas” departing from Seattle and sailing to Juneau – the capital of Alaska, Skagway – whose 19th Century architecture graces a scenic seaside town, Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier – marked by majestic waterfalls, plunging valleys and rugged mountains and Victoria –filled with blooming gardens and historic British charm; all the while gliding past magnificent mountains of ice – the glaciers. Sail away for a cruise you’ll remember forever with Royal Caribbean International and O’Malley Activity Senior Center members.

Package Includes:

Accommodations as selected aboard Royal Caribbean’s “Anthem of the Seas” for a 7-night Alaskan Cruise, overnight accommodations in Seattle, breakfast at the hotel, tour of Seattle, the normal bill of fare of a cruise, all port charges, all transfers in Seattle, baggage handling at the hotel in Seattle and all taxes.

Prices:

Inside Staterooms: $2,289* per person, double occ.

Outside Staterooms: price quoted at time of reservation request

Balcony Staterooms: $3,089* per person, double occ.

*Airfare is additional; pricing will be available by September 2024*

Payment Procedures:

Initial Deposit of $200 per person is due at the time of reservation

2nd Deposit of $500 per person is due by November 21, 2024

Final Payment is due by March 1, 2025

Reservations are being accepted NOW!

For information please contact: Juanita (410) 222-6227

To reserve your space please contact: Dianna @ Indirec Travel (800) 645-6969

Emergency Evacuation Procedures

For your safety and the safety of others, should it become necessary to evacuate the building, please do the following:

• Stay calm and exit the building as quickly as possible through the nearest exit.
• There are marked emergency exits throughout the building. Please take note of the emergency exit nearest your location.
• Do not run. Do not stop to gather personal belongings.
• Assist any individual that may need assistance in evacuating.
• Proceed to the emergency assembly point, which is the corner of the parking lot on Odenton Road side for the Main Building and for the Annex it is located behind the dumpster in the back corner of the parking lot.
• Check in with the designated staff member at the assembly point and follow all instructions given by authorized personnel.
• Do not re-enter the building for any reason until notified by designated staff or emergency personnel that it is safe to go back into the building.

AACC Summer 2024 Courses

AACC Summer Courses will begin on the week of Monday, July 8th.

Diabetes Self-Management

Wednesdays, August 7th- September 11th

9:00am-11:30am

A community-based workshop to help adults manage Type 2 diabetes or who are pre-diabetic.

• Defining Diabetes
• Appropriate Exercise
• Addressing Low and High Blood Sugar
• Dealing with Stress
• Carb-Counting
• Healthy Eating/Menu Planning

Space is limited.

To register, contact Jennifer Jackson at (410) 222-4335.



Anyone needing accommodations should submit a request at least seven (7) days in advance of the event to Jennifer Jackson at agjack88@aacounty.org or by calling (410) 222-4383. TTY uses, call via Maryland 7-1-1.

All material are available in alternate formats upon request.

Learn how to Play RUMMIKUB

Tuesdays, beginning July 9th, 9:30am

Volunteer Laura Doung will teach Rummikub wannabes how to maneuver the classic Rummikub game. Come have fun and learn a new SKILL!! 

Call the office to sign up.

**ATTENTION**

We are having an increasing number of people NOT SHOW for programs that they have signed up for. Most of our activities are filled with a waitlist. We encourage you to write the date in your calendar, and please give us a call if you cannot attend an event.

Reflexology

Tuesday, July 9th, 11:00AM-12:00PM

By appointment only

Reserve your space for a personalized 15 min. reflexology treatment.

Reflexology is the application of pressure to areas of the feet to generally relax and alleviate stress. The theory behind reflexology is that certain areas of the foot correspond to the organs and systems of the body. Pressure applied to the foot is believed to bring relaxation and healing to the corresponding area of the body.

*Please note the weight limit for the reflexology chair is 250 lbs.*

Sign up by calling the center or stop by the front desk.

Library Chat

Wednesday, July 10th, 11:00AM-1:00PM

Come and chat with a representative from the AACO Public Library.

There will be some giveaways, flyers, reading lists, and you can chat with the librarians about what you enjoy reading and they can offer reading recommendations.

They can also assist with the Libby (E-Reader) app and/or advise on downloading E-books and E-audio to their devices.

Scott's Painting Workshop

Thursday, July 11th, 2:00PM ANNEX

Join Scott Clark for an afternoon of fun and painting! Each person will create a masterpiece that you will be able to take home. The cost will be $5.00.

Limited availability, all artistic abilities are welcome!

Sign up at the front desk; $5 fee due at time of sign up.

*You may only sign up yourself and 1 additional person.*

Mindful Moments-Grief

Monday, July 15th, 1:30PM

Join a representative from the Department of Aging & Disabilities in this monthly opportunity to engage with others around mental wellness and discuss mental health, the brain, and related tips and resources. 

For the month of July, the Mindful Moments topic will be grief. Feelings of grief can come with any kind of loss--losing loved ones and friends, moving, retiring, health concerns, loss of independence, etc. In this safe space we will explore topics related to grief and how to cope it. We will do so with special guest, Beth Mucciacciarro, who oversees the grief programs at the Dept. of Aging and Disabilities.

Sign up by calling the center or stop by the front desk.

Fitness Room Orientation

Tuesday, July 16th, 11:00AM ANNEX

Join Kim Murphy as she goes through the equipment room and shows you how to properly use each piece of equipment and answers any questions you may have!

This will be held once a month, limited space available.

Sign up at the Annex or call (410) 222-0140.

*Please note, the exercise room will be closed during orientation*

Pet Rock Performance & Lunch

Tuesday, July 16th, 12:00PM

Join us for the musical stylings of Tim Amman/Pet Rock. Tim provides top notch entertainment with excellent vocals, guitar and keys. And when he adds some live percussion, it's icing on the cake! 

Greek on the Street will provide lunch. 

Choice of: Gyro with fries OR Greek Salad with Chicken . SPACE LIMITED!!

Please note: Lunch will be served at 11:45am

Sign up with the front desk between the hours of 9am-1pm.

Sign ups may only be made in person.

Lunch is courtesy of Anne Arundel County Dept. of Aging & Disabilities Nutrition Program, and will also be subsidized by O'Malley Seniors Inc.

The Nutrition Program policy is that participants under 60 years of age are to pay for the cost of the meal ($15; please have exact change). Participants 60 & over are encourages to make a donation toward the meal.

Please note: Meal participants must be present by no later than 12:15pm in order to receive their meal. After 12:15pm, the meal will be forfeited.

Scott's Drawing Workshop

Thursday, July 18th, 2:00PM (Main Site)

Join Scott Clark for a simple introduction and tutorial to drawing. All materials will be supplied!

Limited availability, all artistic abilities are welcome!

Sign up by calling the center or stop by the front desk.

Bingo

Friday, July 19th, 10:30AM-12:00PM

Please bring $2 to put towards prizes at sign up.

Space is limited.

Sign up at the front desk.

Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia

Monday, July 22nd, 1:00PM

Join Tatiana Lialo, a volunteer with the Alzheimer's Association, as she discusses basic information on the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, stages of the disease, risk factors, research and FDA-approved treatments.

Sign up by calling the center or stop by the front desk.

Scott's Painting Workshop

Thursday, July 25th, 2:00PM ANNEX

Join Scott Clark for an afternoon of fun and painting! Each person will create a masterpiece that you will be able to take home. The cost will be $5.00.

Limited availability, all artistic abilities are welcome!

Sign up at the front desk; $5 fee due at time of sign up.

*You may only sign up yourself and 1 additional person.*

Jewelry Repair

Thursday, July 25th, 11:00AM-2:00PM

Volunteer Carolyn Domneys is back for another round of repairs!

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!

Brings your costume jewelry, rings, earrings, necklaces, brooches and more. She will mend, glue, replace, and tweak.

Watch batteries will also be replaced for a small fee; otherwise, donations are accepted to O'Malley Seniors, Inc.

Sign up by calling the center or stop by the front desk.

Book Club

Monday, July 29th, 1:00PM

Chat and discover a new great read! Join an Odenton Library staff member to share your thoughts about what you’re reading! Group will meet once a month.

The June book club theme is Latin Authors.

Friday at the Movies

Fridays, 12:30PM

The movies for the month of July:

*Movies are subject to change based on availability*

July 12th- The Secret Life of Bees

July 19th- Mission Impossible 2

July 26th- Fried Green Tomatoes

Membership

Anne Arundel County Senior Activity Centers offer free memberships to individuals 55 years of age and older and self-sufficient. Membership is free. Spouses of any age are welcome when accompanying someone 55 or older. For more information, visit your local senior activity center to obtain orientation materials and take a tour. Anyone needing some individual assistance in the senior activity center should contact the Senior Center Plus Program at 410-222-4257 for resources and options. 

Flea Market

We have a flea market open daily; run by volunteers. Donated items are always accepted at the Front Office. All proceeds benefit OSI.

Books

We sell books! Paperbacks are $0.50 and Hardbacks are $1.00. Feel free to stop by anytime and browse.

Snack Cart

Snacks, water, and sodas are available through our snack bar.

Lunch Program

Meals are served at the Center, Monday-Friday at noon. Reservations must be made two weeks in advance, in person. Cancellations are required by 10:00AM the day before the meal is served, and must be called in at (410) 222-6223 between the hours of 9:00am-1:00pm. In an effort to support the ongoing and future work of the Congregate Meal Program, voluntary donations are encouraged, if one is able. No eligible person will be denied a meal if unable to donate. Each congregate meal costs $5.25.

Anne Arundel County Office of Transportation

Provides rides to seniors 55+ and individuals with disabilities to senior activity centers, nutrition sites, medical appointments, and for other needs. Wheelchair vans are available. Advance reservations of one to two weeks are required. To schedule transportation, call (410) 222-0022.

Wi-Fi Service

There is free Wi-Fi service available in the Center. Look for "Guest@Anne" on your mobile device. No password needed.

SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program)

A representative from the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities is available to answer your questions regarding Medicare Part D Open Enrollment, Medicare & Medicaid eligibility, long term care insurance, supplemental health insurance, medical claims management, and more. Call (410) 222-4257 to make an appointment.

Notary Public

A notary public is generally available during regular business hours. Please contact the Center at (410) 222-6227, in advance to make an appointment for notary services. There is no fee for this service, however, donations are accepted.

Maryland Access Point (MAP)

This service is provided by Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities. MAP is the "one stop shop" for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and caregivers to both private and public resources. An Options Counselor is available to help you access resources. Call (410) 222-4257 for more information.