Harford County Seniors Activity Centers - A wonderful place of belonging

Over the years, Harford County's six Senior Activity Centers have taken on the characteristics of being more than just places for seniors to gather. Instead, they've become centers of extended learning, hallways of health, classrooms of recreation and a haven for wonderful friendships!

The Senior Activity Center is the place to be!

Whether you enjoy dancing or quilting, basket weaving or painting, woodshop or traveling, computers or cards, memoir writing or study of the Civil War...the opportunity to expand your horizons is always available. And what better way to make new friends than to engage in conversation over lunch.

PLEASE NOTE: Participants taking EARLY or LATE classes should BE PREPARED TO PROVIDE THEIR OWN TRANSPORTATION. If a course is cancelled due to INSUFFICIENT ENROLLMENT, students who have paid for that course will be refunded. OTHERWISE, WE CANNOT OFFER ANY REFUNDS. SUPPLY FEES are to be paid at time of registration. Supply fees are not refundable unless class is cancelled.

HARFORD COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER COURSE CATALOG SPRING 2009:  Classes are currently in session April 6 through June 12, 2009.  Registration for these classes is CLOSED. SUMMER 2009:  The Summer 2009 semester will run July 6 - September 11, 2009.  There will be NO classes on Monday, September 7 for Labor Day.  Register for the Summer 2009 semester as follows: EARLY REGISTRATION:  May 18 thru May 22, 2009 REGULAR REGISTRATION:  May 26 thru June 12, 2009 LATE REGISTRATION:  June 15 thru June 19, 2009 WITH A $5 LATE FEE APPLIED FOR EACH CLASS. The courses listed in this catalog are for the SUMMER 2009 session. INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY:  Please read this policy carefully. ARTS & CRAFTS   505 Craft Medley Monday, 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon OR Monday, 12:30-2:00 p.m. No class Monday, Sept. 7 Tuition:                       None Supply Fee:              $20 payable to instructor Instructor:                  Lisa Clark Maximum Enrollment:  15             A plethora of projects await you!  Craft projects change from one season to the next.  Handmade gifts are a treat for holidays or any other occasion.  Ask instructor for project details.   522 Knit & Crochet 2 Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon Tuition:           None Supply Fee:  None Instructor:      Jane Voss Minimum Enrollment:  10             Students learn various knitting and crochet techniques.  Instruction within the group; learn or refine your skills.   COMPUTERS   Welcome to the Internet (previously Introduction to Internet) Thursday, July 9, 16, 23, 30 OR Thursday, August 6, 13, 20, 27 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon Tuition:           $30 Supply Fee:  $5 Payable to Harford County Government Instructor:      Arlene Patterson Minimum Enrollment:  8     Maximum Enrollment:  8             Tame the Internet and have a world of answers right at your fingertips.  Set up a free email account and get in on all the fun of visiting with friends and family from the comfort of home maybe even find a long, lost love!   Word Processing & More (previously Introduction to Computers) Thursday, July 9, 16, 23, 30 OR Thursday, August 6, 13, 20, 27 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m. Tuition:           $30 Supply Fee:  $5 Payable to Harford County, MD Instructor:      Arlene Patterson Minimum Enrollment:  8     Maximum Enrollment:  8             Learn how to use word processing to do everything from writing letters and shopping lists to creating greeting cards and flyers.  Learn to “surf the world-wide web”.    DANCE   516 Social Dance Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon Tuition:  None Open social time.  Come together as a group for fun and dancing.   EXERCISE   Fitness Orientation BY APPOINTMENT:  Call the Center 410-939-5121. Tuition:           $5 one-time annual fee Instructor:      To Be Determined             Get personal instruction on the proper use of fitness equipment and suggestions for exercise programs.  Note:  Fitness Orientation is required prior to using the Fitness Room.   A one-time annual $5 fee is required for a fitness orientation.  An appointment for a fitness orientation is required; call the center to make an appointment.   Fitness Room Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tuition:           None             Exercise on your own using a variety of multi-station fitness equipment, recumbent bicycle, and treadmill.  Equipment is provided in cooperation with Harford County Dept. of Parks & Recreation.  Note:  Fitness Orientation is required prior to using the Fitness Room.   Light Cardio-Toning Friday, 9 a.m. -10:00 a.m. Tuition:           $20 Instructor:      Deb Wimbrough Minimum Enrollment:  10     Maximum Enrollment:  40             Get fit from the inside out with moderate exercise to improve muscle tone and cardio-vascular fitness.  Enjoy your favorite tunes as you workout to music using stretch bands to tone your muscles.  Get your blood pumping and make your heart happy as you condition the body and relax the mind.  Stretch bands provided during class time.  Don’t forget your floor mat; participants must be able to get up or down from the floor on their own.             507 PACE (Arthritis Exercise) Wednesday, 10 a.m. -11:00 a.m. Tuition:           None Instructor:      Madi Ross Maximum Enrollment:  40             People with Arthritis Can Exercise (P.A.C.E.) is a low-impact, land-based exercise program designed for people with arthritis that uses gentle activities to help increase joint flexibility, range of motion, and maintain muscle strength.  Program is approved by the Arthritis Foundation.  NEW STUDENTS WELCOME!    517 Tai Chi 1 (Beginning) Wednesday & Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Tuition:           $40 Instructor:      Preston Hutt Minimum Enrollment:  10     Maximum Enrollment:  25             Tailored for the beginning student, experience peace and tranquility and strength-building through ancient Chinese Tai Chi forms and qi gong exercises that cultivate vitality, balance, and flexibility while mastering the basic Yang style short form.     518 Yoga Friday, 10 a.m. -11:00 a.m. Tuition:           $20 Instructor:      Deb Wimbrough Minimum Enrollment:  10     Maximum Enrollment:  40             Assume the lotus position and breathe deeply.  The practice of yoga has its roots in Indian tradition as a spiritual pathway leading to the union with the Supreme Consciousness.  In modern times, yoga is practiced to promote good health and fitness.  Enjoy relaxation and tranquility as body and mind enjoy the many benefits of this ancient practice.  Floor mat is required; participants must be able to get up or down from the floor on their own.   FINE ARTS                                          523 One Stroke Painting Thursday, 1 p.m. -3:00 p.m. Tuition:           $40 Supply Fee:  Instructor will leave a list of supplies at the front desk prior to first class. Instructor:      Helen Tucker Minimum Enrollment:  10              Maximum Enrollment:  12             With a flick of the wrist you can blend, shade, and highlight with just one single brush stroke.  Using the Donna Dewberry decorative painting technique, create your own One Stroke masterpieces on a variety of surfaces using the principle known as “loading the brush”.    PHOTOGRAPHY   Creative Photography – NEW! Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 12 noon Tuition:  None Supply Fee:  To be determined Instructor:      H. Brooks Dawson Maximum Enrollment:  8             Move beyond the “press the button” phase of taking photographs.  Create images using competent photographic design, use of lighting and photography tools. Learn new techniques that will enable you to take photos of which you can be proud and can enjoy for years to come.  Please bring your own camera.    CARDS (Play on Your Own)   Bridge                                               Thursday, 1:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. Open Cards, Board Games,        Monday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Bingo, Mah Jongg   DISCUSSION GROUPS   Book Discussion               1st Thursday, 1:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m.   Current Events         Thursday, 9 a.m. -11:00 a.m.                                       Facilitator:  Mitch Shank                                       Meets weekly to discuss topics of interest to the group.   GAMES (Play on Your Own)   Billiards                                 Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Bingo                                     2nd and 4th Friday, 1:00 p.m. Basketball (Open Play)     Thursday, 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Wii Exercise                         3rd Thursday, 10 a.m. – 12 noon                                                 With Paul Gerhart, Harford Co. Public Library   HEALTH & NUTRITION PROGRAMS   Walking Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.   Blood Pressure Screenings        4th Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 12 noon Provided by Upper Chesapeake Health     To request disability-related accommodations; please call Office on Aging at 410.638.3025 five business days before event.

HAVRE DE GRACE ACTIVITY CENTER
351 Lewis Lane,
Havre de Grace, Maryland 21078
410.939.5121