Harford Resource Guide 2017

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SECTION 25 RECREATION / CIVIC GROUPS
League of Women Voters
of Harford County
P.O. Box 291
Bel Air, MD 21014
410.272.1815
The League of Women Voters of Harford County is
a respected grassroots organization that is strictly
nonpartisan. The League is dedicated to providing well-
researched and unbiased information so that all voters
may become better informed. Services include voter
registration and education. Free monthly e-newsletter.
Master Gardeners of
Harford County
Harford County Extension Office
2335 Rock Spring Road
P.O. Box 663
Forest Hill, MD 21050
410.638.3255
Maryland Master Gardeners are volunteers
trained by the University of Maryland who provide
horticultural education services to individuals,
groups and communities. Training to become a
Harford County Master Gardener is held once a
year. Contact the office for more information.
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Senior Citizens
AARP (American Association
of Retired Persons)
410.879.9758
866.542.8163 | MD State
There are four AARP chapters in Harford County: Bel
Air, Joppa, Madonna, and Havre de Grace. Legislative
affairs are a prime concern, especially in the area
of healthcare. Also stressed is the importance
and value of community service. Membership
includes educational seminars, lectures, trips, and
discounts. Call for meeting dates and times.
Active Day Harford
1361 Brass Mill Road, Suite B/C
Belcamp, MD 21017
410.273.2060
410.273.2404 | Fax
Monday–Friday | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Weekends & Holidays | 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Active Day provides therapeutic and medically
supervised programs for adults with Alzheimer’s,
related disorders, and developmental disabilities.
Chimes
4815 Seton Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
410.358.6400
Services provided are to assist people with developmental
disabilities, mental illness, and other specialized needs
in the areas of employment, residential, day habilitation,
supported living, senior living services, mental health
clinics, and psychiatric rehabilitation services.
Family and Children’s Services’
Medical Adult Day Care
309 Thomas Run Road
Bel Air, MD 21015
410.838.3222
410.879.5565 | Fax
FCS Adult Day Care offers caregivers respite
from around-the-clock care for adults who do not
require nursing home care, but are too vulnerable
for senior centers. Our facility provides older
adults a place to socialize with others, keep the
mind and body active and achieve the highest
possible level of independence. Transportation and
meals are included. Call for more information.
Getting There Ride Share
1024 Main Street
Darlington, MD 21034
410.836.3005
Getting There Ride Share provides a safe, affordable
and reliable transportation option for seniors in the
northern part of Harford County. The program utilizes
volunteer drivers to transport seniors door-to-door
to medical appointments, religious services, grocery
shopping, etc. The goal is to increase connection,
erase isolation and improve the quality of life for these
home-bound seniors. All passengers and drivers are
screened and rides are not limited to Harford County.
Gilchrist Hospice Centers
555 W. Towsontown Blvd.
Towson, MD 21204
443.849.8200
Provides compassionate, interdisciplinary care
tailored to the needs of terminally ill patients
and their families. A full range of hospice
services is provided by a team of professional
staff and trained volunteers, most often
in the home setting. Inpatient care is also
available. Medicare and Medicaid certified.
Harford Community College
Programs for seniors
401 Thomas Run Road
Bel Air, MD 21015
Harford Community College offers a variety of
non-credit, continuing education courses for
senior adults including AARP Smart Driving,
Current Issues and Political History, Healthy
Living for Older Adults, Internet for Senior Adults,
Introduction to Computers, IPad – Beyond the
Basics, Learn to Use our IPad/IPhone, Senior
Aquatic Wellness, Zumba Gold and more.
Harford County Office on Aging
Department of
Community Services
145 N. Hickory Avenue
Bel Air, MD 21014
410.638.3025
410.893.2371 | Fax
Provides information, referrals, SHIP (Senior Health
Insurance Counseling Program), case management
services for those needing assisted living or nursing
home care, home delivered meals, transportation
services, senior programs and activities.
Harford County Office on Aging
Senior Activity Centers
Harford County’s senior activity centers offer
a wide variety of recreational, educational,
and social programs for seniors.
• ABERDEEN SENIOR ACTIVITY
CENTER
7 Franklin Street
Aberdeen, MD 21001
410.273.5666
• EDGEWOOD SENIOR ACTIVITY
CENTER
1000 Gateway Road
Edgewood, MD 21040
410.612.1622
• FOREST HILL/HICKORY SENIOR
ACTIVITY CENTER
Satellite Location
2213 Commerce Drive
Forest Hill, MD 21050
410.638.3616
• HAVRE DE GRACE ACTIVITY
CENTER
351 Lewis Lane
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
410.939.5121
• McFAUL ACTIVITY CENTER
525 W. MacPhail Road
Bel Air, MD 21014
410.638.4040
• VERONICA “RONI” CHENOWITH
ACTIVITY CENTER
1707 Fallston Road
Fallston, MD 21047
410.638.3260