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Grandparents/Grandchildren Event at Pascal Senior Center

Pascal Senior Activity Center is hosting "Grandparent Specials" this summer for center members and their school-age grandchildren.

Here is the schedule:

  • July 8 at 12:15 p.m.: DVD Movie - "Secretariat," based on the novel, "Secretariat." The film covers the real-life story of a housewife with little knowledge of horseracing who fosters Secretariat, one of the greatest race horses of all time. 
  • July 14 at 12:30 p.m.: Reptile Wrap-Up - A Scales and Tales Outreach Program presented by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Scaly creatures will captivate you as you learn about the myths, histories and benefits of these animals.
  • July 21 at 12:30 p.m.: Bill Sharkey Variety Hour - A free interactive variety show that includes music, humor, magic, comedy and silly challenges that will guarantee to entertain.
  • July 26 at 12:30 p.m.: Zoomobile Presentation: Endangered Species - Meet some endangered animals and learn how you can help them survive.
  • July 29 at 12:30 p.m.: American Folk Harp Concert - A program of traditional songs, spirituals, the music of Stephen Foster and some patriotic favorites.
  • Aug. 12 at 12:15 p.m.: DVD Movie - "Ramona and Beezus," adapted from Beverly Cleary’s popular book series. The movie stars Joey King as Ramona Quimby, a grade-schooler with a big imagination. When her dad loses his job, family members, including Ramona’s teenage sister, Beezus, must adjust their lives.
  • Aug. 18 at 12:30 p.m.: Magic of Kohl - Dick Kohlhafer performs magic and slight-of-hand.           

Membership in the county’s seven senior activity centers is free.

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