All Senior Activity Centers and Department of Aging offices will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans Day. In addition, there will be no county Meals On Wheels deliveries.

Northern Senior Activity Center
29655 Charlotte Hall Rd., Charlotte Hall
(30) 475.4002 ext. 1001

On Monday, Nov. 10 at 1 p.m., brainstorm and memory games will be played at the Northern Senior Activity Center.  November is National Alzheimer’s Disease month and every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 1 p.m., mind games will be taking place to get those brain cells working.  Some of the games will be fun and unique word games and activities, group crossword puzzles and more. 

On Thursday, Nov. 13 at 2 p.m., travel to the ruins and archeological digs of Peru at the Northern Senior Activity Center with presenter, Kate Meatyard, Adjunct Professor of Anthropology at the College of Southern Maryland. A slideshow and information on Peru will transport you there while relaxing in the social room. Call (301) 475-4002 ext. 1001 to sign up.

Garvey Senior Activity Center
41780 Baldridge St., Leonardtown
(301) 475.4200 ext. 1050

In recognition of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month the Garvey Senior Activity Center is pleased to host a presentation by Dr. Ted Grant entitled “Lost Memories” on Monday, Nov. 10 at 9 a.m.  Alzheimer’s Disease will be discussed, and the effect it has not only on those diagnosed with the disease but on family, friends and neighbors as well.  Join Dr. Grant as he explores the impact of this disease.  Register in advance by calling the Garvey Center Receptionist at (301) 475-4200 ext. 1050.

On Friday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m., come make a mini terra cotta snowman using mini terra cotta pots, textured snow, paint, and an unfinished wooden bead. Once you learn the technique at this class, you can make many more to decorate your home for the winter season. All materials are supplied; pre-registration required by calling Brandy at (301) 475 4200 ext. 1062.

Loffler Senior Activity Center
21905 Chancellors Run Road, Great Mills
(301) 737.5670 ext. 1652

On Thursday, Nov.13 at 11 a.m., the Hands on History series will feature ‘The Native Americans before the Colonists’.Learn about the fascinating history and traditions of Native Americans who lived by the shores of the Chesapeake Bay region.  This presentation will feature the daily lives of the Native Americans who were members of the vast Piscataway Nation.

The staff at Loffler Senior Activity Center wishes to honor those who have served our country on Monday, Nov. 10, when we hold our Veterans Circle Celebration.  The day will begin with a continental breakfast at 10 a.m.  Opening ceremonies start at 10:30 a.m. and will include an invocation, the posting of the colors by the honor guard from Patuxent River NAS and the MIA/POW ceremony.  There will be an active duty guest speaker and a discussion period.  Vets, wear your decorations and tell us what they represent. This touching event will be FREE for all military veterans and $2 for civilians.  Please make a reservation by calling (301) 737- 5670 ext. 1655.  Let us know if you are a veteran and which war or period of time you served.

The Alzheimer’s Foundation will sponsor its annual National Memory Screening Day on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at various sites all over the U.S.  This year Loffler Senior Activity Center and Northe