August Events at the O'Malley Senior Center

It looks like the seniors in Odenton will have plenty of things to check out in August. The following list of events was submitted to Patch by Mary Felter, public information officer for the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities.

• Registration begins Aug. 1 for fall classes offered through Anne Arundel Community College at the center, with classes starting the week of Oct. 1. New classes include “Zumba,” “Witchcraft in Salem,” “Irish History, Myth and Literature,” “Intro to the Internet,” “Beginner Spanish,” “Cold War History,” “Battle of the Bulge to Berlin,” “Acrylic Art Studio,” “Beginning and Intermediate French,” “African American Literature,” and “Healthy Easy Cooking for One or Two.” Register online at myaacc.aacc.edu, call 410-777-2241, or visit one of the three campus locations – Arnold, Glen Burnie, and Arundel Mills. Information is available at the senior center.
• Movies shown each Friday in August at 12:30 p.m. by volunteer Mary Markuski will include “War Horse,” “The Double,” “Framed” and “Murdoch Mysteries.” Movies are subject to change.
• Take a trip to Brio Tuscan Grill for lunch at 11 a.m. Aug. 6. Sign up is required.
• Get educated on how to prevent Medicare fraud, waste, and abuse at a seminar at 10:45 a.m. Aug. 8. Speakers are from local law enforcement, with help from a nonprofit on identity theft issues and Senior Health Insurance Program personnel at the department.
  
  
• Sue Latini and Rosalie Falter, Chefs on the Go, will present a summer luncheon demonstration at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 10. Learn how to prepare chicken salad balsamic, cucumber soup, and scones on the grill. Sign up in advance; the fee is $3.
• Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 15. A special lunch will be served at noon, and a live band will perform with dancing in the exercise room. Arts and crafts will be displays, raffles will be held, and special guests will attend. Refreshments will be offered all day.
• Instructor Sara Powell will conduct a jewelry workshop from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 16 in the computer room. Create your own pair of earrings using Swarovski and other polished crystals. The cost is $10 and class size is limited. Sign up at the office.
• Mike Rose, the Magic Kinda Guy, will entertain at 12:30 p.m. Aug. 21. All ages are welcome, so invite your family and friends. He is quite skilled in entertaining family audiences, performing hundreds of shows seen by thousands of people.
  
  
• Need help or have questions about your Windows Personal Computer (desktop or laptop only)? Ted Armour will be available in the computer classroom on Wednesdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. until Aug. 22 to assist you. There’s no guarantee that problems will be resolved, but the price is right – it’s free.

The is located at 1275 Odenton Rd., and its annex is across the street. For more information call 410-222-6227.