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End of Life
Health & Wellness
Entertainment
FUNERAL ASSOCIATIONS/
FUNERAL HOMES
Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at
Meadowridge Memorial Bark
7250 Washington Boulevard
Elkridge, MD 21075
Ph: 410-796-1144
A funeral and cemetery service in one location offers
additional convenience for grieving loved ones. We offer an
array of unique and unmatched services, including on-site
catering, national transferability of pre-arranged services,
bereavement travel services and a 24 hour compassion
helpline.
Going Home Cremation Service
P.O. Box 784
Clarksville, MD 21029
Ph: 301-854-9038, 1-866-728-4663
HOSPICE
BAYADA Home Health Care
Ph: 410-442-8007
Our specialty practices include home health care, Pediatrics,
Hospice and Habilitation. Servicing Frederick, Carroll and
Howard Counties.
Gilchrist Hospice Care
5537 Twin Knolls Road, Suite 434
Columbia, MD 21045
Ph: 443-849-8200
Fax: 410-730-5284
Email: chughes@gilchristservices. Org
A non-profit,Medicare/Medicaid-certified program providing
comprehensive end of life home hospice care, respite and
acute care at Gilchrist Center Ho Co and grief services for
terminally ill individuals and their families.
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care
6934 Aviation Boulevard, Suite N
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Ph: 866-693-4067
Fax: 877-820-2756
Seasons Hospice engenders hope in the lives of its patients
and their family members. We are a community-based
organization with an on going mission to find creative
solutions which add quality to life.
ENTERTAINMENT
& TRAVEL
African Art Museum of
Maryland (AAMM)
11711 East Market Place
Fulton, MD 20759
Ph: 301-490-6070
Fax: 301-490-6070
Email:
AAMM encourages further understanding and awareness of
diverse cultures and artistic expressions of the people of
the African continent.
Clarksville Seniors
Sylvia and Edward Dress (Coordinators)
8125 Yellow Pine Drive
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Ph: 410-461-7810
Email:
Meets third Wed. of every month at the Clarksville Fire
Station. Programs, speakers, games and fun activities. Day
and extended trips are planned.
Columbia Matters, a Columbia
Association Television Program
6310 Hillside Court
Columbia, MD 21046
Ph: 410-715-3120, 443-864-0556
Fax: 410-715-0389
Email:
A Telly award-winning monthly television program that
takes viewers on a journey through Columbia and Howard
County, Maryland and provides entertaining and resourceful
information about local events and programs.
Golden Girls and Company
Senior Variety Show
Bain Center
5470 Ruth Keeton Way
Columbia, MD 21044
Ph: 410-465-8020
Entertainment available for all occasions: singing, dancing,
beautiful costumes. Contact Jackie at 410-465-8020.
Howard County Department
of Recreation and Parks
7120 Oakland Mills Road
Columbia, MD 21046
Ph: 410-313-4700
Fax: 410-313-7465
Email:
www.howardcountymd.gov/rap
Senior adults, age 55+; program and trip fees vary
seasonally and are offered year round. Programs include
leisure-based activities.
Howard County Tourism & Promotion
8267 Main Street
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Ph: 410-313-1900, 800-288-8747
Fax: 410-313-1902
Email:
Free visitors guide. Open everyday. Volunteer opportunities.
Ghost tours in the fall; free history & art displays.
Spotlight on Seniors
Columbia, MD 21045
Ph: 410-992-9304
Email:
A lively senior-oriented TV production on Comcast channel
98 covering topics such as entertainment, senior issues and
well being. Meetings, 2nd Thursday of the month, 10:00am,
at the East Columbia Senior Center, volunteers welcome.
Programs air several times daily.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
FITNESS
A Matter of Balance
Office on Aging and Independence Program
6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, 2nd Floor
Columbia, MD 21046
Ph: 410-313-1234
Fax: 410-313-5950
Email:
Participants learn to view falls and fear of falling as
controllable, set realistic goals for increasing activity,
change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and
promote exercise to increase strength and balance. Modest
fee covers all materials; call to register for next session.
Exercise Classes For Chronic Conditions
Office on Aging and Independence Program
6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, 2nd Floor
Columbia, MD 21046
Ph: 410-313-1234, 800-506-5806
Fax: 410-313-5950
Email:
www.howardcountymd.gov/aging
Explore exercise classes that may help improve mobility
and reduce fall risk often associated with certain chronic
conditions including but not limited to arthritis, parkinson’s
disease and stroke.
Exercise Counseling
Office on Aging and Independence Program
6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, 2nd Floor
Columbia, MD 21046
Ph: 410-313-1234, 800-506-5806
Fax: 410-313-5950
Email:
Questions or concerns about your exercise program? Meet
with an exercise specialist to learn how to start a new
exercise program, exercise with your chronic condition, or
receive quidance on selecting the best exercise class or
home routine for you.