Howard County Resource Guide 2018

w w w. h ow a r d c o u n t y md . go v / a g i n g 21 End of Life Entertainment Health & Wellness Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care 6934 Aviation Boulevard, Suite N Glen Burnie, MD 21061 Ph: 866-693-4067 Fax: 877-820-2756 www.seasons.org 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) Maple Lawn Community 11711 East Market Place Fulton, MD 20759 Ph: 301-490-6070 Fax: 301-490-6070 Email: africanartmuseumofmd@verizon.net www.africanartmuseum.org 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: syledance@yahoo.com 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: mary.weeks@columbiaassociation.org www.columbiamatters.org 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 50+ 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: cvigus@howardcountymd.gov www.howardcountymd.gov/rap Senior adults, age 55+; program and trip fees vary seasonally and are offered year round. Programs include leisure-based activities. Spotlight on Seniors Columbia, MD 21045 Ph: 410-992-9304 Email: cjchase123@aol.com 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, 10am at the East Columbia 50+ Center, volunteers welcome. Programs air several times daily. Visit Howard County 8267 Main Street Ellicott City, MD 21043 Ph: 410-313-1900, 800-288-8747 Email: info@visithowardcounty.com www.visithowardcounty.com Free visitors guide. Open everyday. Volunteer opportunities. Free history & art displays. Local event information. HEALTH & WELLNESS FITNESS Exercise Classes For Chronic Conditions Office on Aging and Independence Program Columbia, MD 21046 Ph: 410-313-6535 Fax: 410-313-5950 Email: jdecray@howardcountymd.gov 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 Columbia, MD 21046 Ph: 410-313-6535 Fax: 410-313-5950 Email: jdecray@howardcountymd.gov www.howardcountymd.gov/aging 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 guidance on selecting the best exercise class or home routine for you. Aurora Fitness – Christy Edwards Ellicott City, MD 21042 Ph: 410-707-6391 www.aurorafitness.net Personal training in private studio or your home. Build endurance, strength, bone density and energy level. Reduce risk of disease and injury. ACE certified since 1994. Ellicott City 50+ Fitness Center 9411 Frederick Road Ellicott City, MD 21042 Ph: 410-313-0727 Email: ellicottcity50@howardcountymd.gov www.howardcountymd.gov/aging Hours: Mon–Wed 8:30am–7:30pm,Thurs & Fri 8:30am–4pm Gary J. Arthur Community Center 2400 Route 97 Glenwood, MD 21738 Ph: 410-313-4840, 410-313-4845 Fax: 410-313-4846 www.howardcountymd.gov/rap Multi-purpose community center managed by the Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks. State of the art fitness room, recreation, programs and classes. Room rental opportunities available. Glenwood 50+ Center 2400 Route 97 Cooksville, MD 21723 Ph: 410-313-5440 Fax: 410-313-4846 Email: glenwood50@howardcountymd.gov www.howardcountymd.gov/aging Hours Mon–Fri 8:30–4:30pm Howard County Striders P.O. Box 563 Donnie Chapman, President Columbia, MD 21045 Email: communications@striders.net www.striders.net The Howard County Striders running club is an incorporated non-profit organization dedicated to promoting fitness through running. Activities include: casual joggers to Olympic-class athletes, beginners to veterans, all ages, males, females, individuals and families, milers to ultra- marathoners-all are welcome. North Laurel 50+ Center 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road Laurel, MD 20723 Ph: 410-313-0380 Fax: 240-568-3030 Email: northlaurel50@howardcountymd.gov www.howardcountymd.gov/aging Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm. Provides a broad spectrum of programs and services that meet the social, nutritional, educational, recreational needs and interest of older individuals.

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