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Please note the password for allFREE PROGRAMS is Fall50 ISTEN—CONNECT

OCTOBER UPDATESEnrichment. Engagement. Connection. GrowthThe Department of Community Resources and Services counts the safety and health of all of ourcommunity members as its top priority. Masks are required upon entry and throughout all commonareas in County buildings including the 50 Centers.To balance the public facing responsibilities and the technology tasks associated with virtualprogramming, we will continue the virtual offerings’ virtual programs on Tuesdays andThursdays for October, with one exception of a Friday program with the Health Department, Oct 29.The Virtual Group Fitness Class Pass has been modified to help meet the demand for in-personexercise classes in the 50 Centers. The virtual class pass price will decrease by 25% as the numberof virtual class pass offerings will also decrease by 25%. In October the price of the monthly VirtualClass pass will be 38 for the full month and 20 for those joining on or after the 15th of the month.In-person programming across the 50 centers will continue to gradually increase in the monthsahead. Please know that the entire Office on Aging and Independence team is deeply gratified byyour positive response and feedback to our programming throughout the past 17 months. It is ourprivilege to serve you and to learn of the impact of our efforts in your lives.VIRTUAL EXPO - PAGE 16WALKTOBER EVENTS - PAGE 182

What is the password for Free Programs?The password for free programs is Fall50 Table of ContentsPageAt a Glance Calendar4-8 Fitness Pass Classes9, 10 Exercise Programs11 Personal Training11 Exercise Consultations11Free Exercise Classes11Arts & Music12Food, Nutrition, Cooking12, 13Health & Wellness13History, Current Events14Home, Hobby, Garden15Literature - Theater15Nature, Outdoors16Virtual Expo16Community Partners17Walktober18How do I sign up for the Paid Fitness Class Pass? To register forthe 38 monthly fitness pass that includes 20 weekly classes,you can call 410.313.1400 or 410.313.5440 (voice/relay)Monday - Friday between 10 am - 2 pm. Those registered willreceive the links and passwords for October will be availableat the end of September. To register on-line using your ActiveNet account: Search: Virtual 50 Exercise Classes/A02490.501,on the Active Net site: https://apm.activecommunities.com/howardcounty/ The number for November is A02490.502 andDecember is A02490.503. Passes purchased after the 15th ofthe month have a reduced fee ( 20).How do I learn to use WebEx? Staff are available for one onone sessions to walk you through the platform, answerquestions and get you into our virtual world. To set up anappointment, email Virtual50@howardcountymd.gov If youhave a landline you could call into certain programs and stillbe engaged.Will virtual programs continue now that centers are open? Yes,there will continue to be fitness and limited classes offeredvirtually. Most programs aside from exercise will be offered onTuesdays and Thursdays.Do I have to live in Howard County to participate? No you donot, anyone can join in our virtual offerings.How can I get the newsletter sent to my inbox? Just click onthis link to sign up in Constant Contact.CONSTANT CONTACTNOTEWORTHY Questions about Virtual Programs? Call 410.313.5400 The Howard County Covid-19 hotline # is 410-313-6284 Programs by our community partners can be found onpage 17 SeniorsTogether Programs are slowly moving back into thecenters. Questions? Call Karen 410.313.7466 or 410.313.7353Pass ClassesResources3

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4FLOOR, CORE & MORE8 AMGo to Page5POWER8:30 AMMINDFUL MONDAYS9 AMGo to PageCARDIO & COREQI GONG9:30 AMGo to Page 9 AMSTRENGTH TRAINING10 AMGo to PageYOGA WITH MARYSENIORS TOGETHER11 AMGo to Page OPEN MIND GROUP9:30AMDIY FABRIC PUMPKINS11 AMGo to Page STRENGTH TRAINING10 AMGo to PageBALANCE 4 ALL1 PMGo to PageSITTERCIZE1 PMGo to PageENSLAVED SERIES1 PMGo to PageCIRCUITCONDITIONINGARTHRITIS EXERCISE5:30 PMGo to PagePROGRAM2:30 PMGo to PageZUMBA GOLD10:30 AMGo to PageSENIORS TOGETHERTHINK POSITIVE11 AMSEATED STRENGTH ANDBALANCE12 PMGo to PageBEGINNER SOUL LINEDANCING3 PMGo to Page POWER5:30 PMGo to Page6KICKBOXING8 AMGo to PageGo to PageGo to Page7POWER8:30 AMGo to Page8FLOOR, CORE &MORE8 AMGo to PageFOUNDATIONS OFMOVEMENTCARDIO & CORE9:30 AMGo to Page 9:30 AMGo to PageSENIORS TOGETHERNEWS TALK10 AMPOWER10:30 AMGo to PageDECIPHERING THENUTRITION FACTSLABEL11 AMGo to PageSEATED STRENGTH ANDBALANCE12 PMGo to PageBOOK CLUB1 PMGo to PageIRIS MUSIC PROJECTMUSICAL MEMORIES2 PMGo to PageVIRTUAL NUTRITIONCONSULTATIONS4 - 6 PMGo to PageARTHRITIS EXERCISEPROGRAM2:30 PMGo to PageCIRCUITCONDITIONING5:30 PMGo to PageSENIORS TOGETHERCAREGIVER SUPPORTGROUP7 PM9HATHA YOGA9:30 AMGo to Page Paid Fitness Pass Classes Paid Fitness Programs5Free Programs

11CLOSEDINDIGENOUSPEOPLE’S DAY12POWER8:30 AMGo to Page13KICKBOXING8 AMCARDIO & COREQI GONG9:30 AMGo to Page 9 AMGo to PageGo to PageYOGA WITH MARYSENIORS TOGETHER11 AMGo to Page OPEN MIND GROUP9:30AMBMI: BALTIMORE - THEWAR YEARSSTRENGTH TRAINING11 AMGo to Page 10 AMGo to PageBALANCE 4 ALL1 PMGo to PageSITTERCIZE1 PMENSLAVED SERIES1 PMGo to Page CIRCUITCONDITIONINGCRAFY DOLLAR TREE &5:30 PMME2 PMGo to PageARTHRITIS EXERCISEPROGRAM2:30 PMGo to PagePOWER5:30 PMGo to PageGo to Page14POWER8:30 AMGo to Page15FLOOR, CORE &MORE8 AMGo to PageFOUNDATIONS OFMOVEMENTCARDIO & CORE9:30 AMGo to Page 9:30 AMGo to PageSENIORS TOGETHERNEWS TALK10 AMTED TALK11 AMPOWER10:30 AMGo to PageGo to PageSEATED STRENGTH ANDBALANCE12 PMGo to PageNATIONAL PARK SERIESALASKA PUBLIC LANDS2 PMGo to PageARTHRITIS EXERCISEPROGRAM2:30 PMGo to PageGo to Page16HATHA YOGA9:30 AMGo to Page Paid Fitness Pass Classes Paid Fitness Programs6Free Programs

1819FLOOR, CORE & MORE POWER8 AMGo to Page 8:30 AMGo to Page20KICKBOXING8 AMMINDFUL MONDAYSCARDIO & COREQI GONG9 AMGo to Page 9:30 AMGo to Page 9 AMGo to PageGo to PageSTRENGTH TRAININGYOGA WITH MARYSENIORS TOGETHER10 AMGo to Page 11 AMGo to Page OPEN MIND GROUP9:30AMZUMBA GOLDBREAST CANCER10:30 AMGo to Page AWARENESS MONTHSTRENGTH TRAININGPRESENTATION10 AMGo to PageSENIORS TOGETHER11 AMGo to PageTHINK POSITIVESITTERCIZE11 AMBALANCE 4 ALL1 PMGo to Page1 PMGo to PageSEATED STRENGTH ANDCIRCUITBALANCEENSLAVED SERIESCONDITIONING12 PMGo to Page 1 PMGo to Page 5:30 PMGo to PageBEGINNER SOUL LINETHE TINY BOOK CLUBDANCING2 PMGo to Page3 PMGo to PageARTHRITIS EXERCISECIRCUITPROGRAMCONDITIONING2:30 PMGo to Page5:30 PMGo to PagePOWER5:30 PMGo to Page21POWER8:30 AMGo to Page22FLOOR, CORE &MORE8 AMGo to PageFOUNDATIONS OFMOVEMENTCARDIO & CORE9:30 AMGo to Page 9:30 AMGo to PageSENIORS TOGETHERNEWS TALK10 AMPOWER10:30 AMGo to PageCRAFTY FALL DOORDÉCOR10 AMGo to PageCLUTTER BUSTERS11 AMGo to PageSEATED STRENGTH ANDBALANCE12 PMGo to PageATTRACTING BATS TOYOUR BACKYARD1 PMGo to PageHCLS: SPECIALCOLLECTIONS2 PMGo to PageARTHRITIS EXERCISEPROGRAM2:30 PMGo to Page23HATHA YOGA9:30 AMGo to Page Paid Fitness Pass Paid Fitness Program7Free Programs

2526FLOOR, CORE & MORE POWER8 AMGo to Page 8:30 AMGo to Page27KICKBOXING8 AMMINDFUL MONDAYSCARDIO & COREQI GONG9 AMGo to Page 9:30 AMGo to Page 9 AMGo to PageGo to PageSTRENGTH TRAININGYOGA WITH MARYSENIORS TOGETHER10 AMGo to Page 11 AMGo to Page OPEN MIND GROUP9:30AMZUMBA GOLDBALANCE 4 ALL10:30 AMGo to Page 1 PMGo to Page STRENGTH TRAINING10 AMGo to PageSENIORS TOGETHERENSLAVED SERIESTHINK POSITIVE1 PMGo to Page SITTERCIZE11 AM1 PMGo to PageCANCER FOCUS: YOGASEATED STRENGTH AND FOR LYMPHATIC HEALTH CIRCUITBALANCE2 PMGo to Page CONDITIONING12 PMGo to Page5:30PMGo to PageARTHRITIS EXERCISEBEGINNER SOUL LINEPROGRAMDANCING2:30 PMGo to Page3 PMGo to PagePOWERCIRCUIT5:30 PMGo to PageCONDITIONING5:30 PMGo to Page28POWER8:30 AMGo to PageFOUNDATIONS OFMOVEMENT9:30 AMGo to PageSENIORS TOGETHERNEWS TALK10 AM29FLOOR, CORE &MORE8 AMGo to PageCARDIO & CORE9:30 AMGo to PagePOWER10:30 AMGo to PageCOVID UPDATES: THENATIONAL PARK SERIES HOWARD COUNTYNATIONAL MALL ANDHEALTH DEPARTMENTMEMORIALS PART 31 PM11 AMGo to PageSEATED STRENGTH ANDBALANCE12 PMGo to PageDEPRESSIONAWARENESS1 PMGo to PageNAME THAT TUNE2 PMGo to PageARTHRITIS EXERCISEPROGRAM2:30 PMGo to Page30HATHA YOGA9:30 AMGo to Page Paid Fitness Pass Paid Fitness Program8Free Programs

Fitness Pass ClassesFloor, Core and MoreMondays and Fridays, 8 amThis class targets challenging areas ofthe body: thighs, abs and backside.Tighten, tone and strengthen thosecore areas. Class predominantly doneon the floor.Taught by Michelle RosenfeldCircuit ConditioningMondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 pmThis class combines the best of bothworlds: strength and cardio. Raise yourheart rate during cardio so your musclescan receive the most benefit whenfollowed by strength training routines.Strength exercises will help to increaselean muscle mass, while cardio helps toimprove cardiovascular function. Havedumbbells or household equivalentavailable for strength training.Modifications available for all exercises.Taught by Michelle RosenfeldMindful MondaysMondays, 9 amA fusion class that combines gentle,guided meditation with light yogastretches. A great way to incorporatemindfulness into your daily life.Taught by Connie BowmanPowerTuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 amTuesdays at 5:30 pmA great class to help you retain orregain muscle tone. This strength trainingclass includes a cardio warm-up andutilizes hand held weights to improveyour body composition & increase leanmuscle mass.Taught by Michelle RosenfeldZumba GoldMondays, 10:30 amTurns exciting Latin & internationalrhythms into a fun, safe, & effectiveformat for the active older adult. It’s aneasy-to-follow program that lets youmove to the beat at your own pace.Taught by Courtney BraceySeated Strength and BalanceMondays and Thursdays, 12 noonThis class is for those who prefer aseated workout with the option forstanding/balancing exercises. Classwill use dumbbells to improve strengthand overall mobility as we move tofun music.Taught by Michelle RosenfeldCardio and Core ClassTuesdays and Fridays, 9:30 amExercises to get your body moving athome, designed for those who arelooking for a low-impact cardio classto get your heart pumping whilestrengthening your core.Taught by Pam BeckYoga with MaryTuesdays, 11 amJoin Mary for a series of weekly yogaclasses; topics will vary. You will needa mat, and a strap or bathrobe tie. Wewill mostly be standing up in this flowingclass.Taught by Mary Garratt9

Fitness Pass ClassesFoundation of MovementBalance 4-AllThursdays, 9:30 amTuesdays, 1 pmThis class helps to build a solid coreThis class combines a perfect blendfoundation upon which to improveof balance, flexibility, posture, strengthoverall balance, stability, flexibility andand agility. With the use of dumbbellsmovement. Exercises are drawn from(or any other household substitute) and a Yoga, Pilates, and basic strength claschair, you will work your way to beingses. This class is primarily done on the floorbetter equipped to perform routinewith options for standing or sitting.activities of daily living (ADL) andEquipment: mat, water, small ball ordecrease your risk of falling.pillow, a yoga strap or towel.Taught by Courtney BraceyTaught by Bob McDowellKickboxingWednesdays, 8 amStart kickin’ it with this introductorycardio kickboxing class. Learn basicpunches and kicks and put them intoeasy to follow combinations. This totalbody workout increases strength andcardio-vascular fitness. Classconducted at low-impact level.Taught by Michelle RosenfeldPowerFridays, 10:30 amA great class to help you retain or regainmuscle tone. This strength training classincludes a cardio warm-up and utilizeshand held weights to improve your bodycomposition & increase lean musclemass.Taught by Michelle RosenfeldHatha YogaSaturdays, 9:30 amThe practice of Hatha Yoga can helpwith greater flexibility and strength, aswell as relaxation. This class includes slowpaced stretching.Taught by Mary GarrattQi GongWednesdays, 9 amThis class includes a gentle warm-up toopen the joints in preparation for the QiGong practice which relaxes thebody, focuses the mind, calms thenerves, and reduces the ill effects ofstress. Come as you are and enjoy thesimple yet profound experience of QiGong for harmonizing mind, body, andspirit. Open to all levels, no experienceor special equipment required.Taught by Jessica Koch10

Paid Fitness ClassFree Fitness ClassesVirtual Arthritis Foundation ExerciseProgramTuesdays, Thursdays, 2:30 pmLow impact physical activity programproven to reduce pain and decreasestiffness. Includes gentle range of motionexercises that are suitable for everyfitness level and ability. Led by a trainedprogram leader. Suitable for participantsdiagnosed with arthritis or other chronic paindisorders. Fee to participate, registrationrequired. For more information contactmburgess@howardcountymd.gov or call410.313.5440 to register.Strength TrainingMondays, Wednesdays, 10 amA workout that uses body weight and lighthand weights in low impactmovements to strengthen the major musclesin the body.Taught by Leah DanielsClick link to join: Personal TrainingWant to get started with a healthyexercise routine but you don’t know whereto begin? Consider looking to us for one onone exercise. In-person Personal Training isavailable by appointment. Sessions are 30minutes w/first session being 45 minutes.Cost:Single Session: 454 Session Package: 1608 Session Package 299Call 410.313.1400 to register. Exercise ConsultationsAre you looking for guidance on starting orchanging an exercise routine? Schedule aone-on-one, 30-minute virtual consultationwith our Exercise Specialist, Malarie Burgess.We will work together to tailor a fitness planbest suited to your needs from the comfortof your own home. All available Septemberappointment times are listed in theregistration link, you will select yourappointment at checkout. Contactmburgess@howardcountymd.gov or410-313-6073 with questions. Registration ounty/daycare/program/558?onlineSiteId 0&from original cui true&online trueor activity number A05490.801.Cost: 15 per tymd/j.php?MTID mfff10608f3437dd9e906030846cc78bbMeeting # 2309 109 5310Password: Fall50 Beginner Soul Line DancingMondays, 3 pmThis beginner soul line dance class involvesstep-by-step instruction for choreographyand concludes with dances performed topop and rhythm and blues music. Multipledances will be performed within the hour.Taught by Jessie BarnesClick link to md/j.php?MTID m35fb59270754f927cc2c6044b3d1c8a8Meeting #2300 467 4460Password: Fall50 SittercizeWednesdays, 1 pmA 45-minute class for those who prefer aseated workout as well as those who maywant some moderate standing exercise.Easy-to-follow moves will help you maintainand improve your strength and mobility whileexercising to fun and upbeat music. Lighthand weights, soup cans or water bottles areoptional. Taught by Marianne LarkinClick link to md/j.php?MTID mff0484f117d7691eddfabe5b9e324ccbMeeting # 2304 815 6516Password: Fall50 11

Arts & MusicDIY Fabric PumpkinsTuesday, October 5, 11 amJoin us and learn to create your own fabric pumpkin. Easy and requires very few materials and no sewingmachine! You will be able to match your décor!Presented by Regina JenkinsClick link below to md/j.php?MTID m2f78635d5c0d85d5ae13560ee3513296Meeting # 2315 363 4627Password: Fall50 Iris Music Project: Musical MemoriesThursday, October 7, 2pmJoin in this interactive virtual discussion exploring genres of music, the connections between them and theimpact music has on our daily life. Suggested pre-program listening clips: Beatles, Let it Be, Vaughan Williams,Fantasia on a theme by Thomas Tallis and Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, Dream a little dream of me.Lead by Iris Music founder Lauren LatessaClick link below to md/j.php?MTID me51206b67b30a5519d0c817afcf72be3Meeting # 2319 697 7224Password: Fall50 Crafty Dollar Tree and MeTuesday, October 12, 2 pmCreate beautiful and useful décor crafted from Dollar Tree supplies.Presented by Regina JoffeClick link below to md/j.php?MTID m5b6a16e3ff98e9a4e0e4f3622f7e4428Meeting #2316 216 0139Password: Fall 50 Crafty Fall Door DecorationsThursday, October 21, 10 amMake your own door decoration. The list of items needed can be picked up at the Bain 50 Center’s frontdesk beginning October 7th.Click link below to md/j.php?MTID m29c7b05d44f9bbce225e1776b3454f11Meeting # 2315 293 4884Password: Fall50 Name That TuneThursday, October 28, 2 pmWho is your favorite band? Did you rock out to the sounds of The Rolling Stones or groove to sounds of EarthWind & Fire?Click link below to md/j.php?MTID m5b20359d914d894b9b006c8da60bec0eMeeting # 2300 169 1029Password: Fall50 Food, Nutrition & CookingNutrition ConsultationsMonday, October 4, from 4:00-6:00 pmOur Registered Dietitian, Carmen Roberts, is available for virtual nutrition consultations (via video or phone).During this 30-minute session, she can answer your questions about diet, nutrition, and the impact of food onyour health. Click link to: Register For A Virtual Nutrition Consultation12

Food, Nutrition & CookingDeciphering the Nutrition Facts Label What does it All Mean?Thursday, October 7, 11amAre you confused by the new food labels? Want to have a better understanding of added sugars, protein,types of carbohydrates, and what it means for your health? Join Nutritionist Carmen Roberts as we break downthe label to understand what foods are best to choose when grocery shopping.Presented by Carmen Roberts, RDClick link below to md/j.php?MTID m716276ea2ffb8a8ddfb4490417fd3f80Meeting #2313 067 0292Password: Fall50 Health & WellnessCancer Focus: Yoga for Lymphatic HealthTuesday, October 26, 2pmYoga is known for the exercises that lead to better flexibility and balance. But yoga has many wider health benefits and is increasingly incorporated into complementary medical protocols to strengthen immunity and address specific conditions. Drawing on her training as a yoga therapy teacher, Lynn will review current researchand introduce a gentle yoga practice that will increase the circulation of lymph -- the clear fluid that movesthrough the body to pick up and filter out bacteria, viruses, and other toxins -- and prepare us for the wintermonths ahead.Presented by Lynn EngelkeClick link below to md/j.php?MTID mda0b53ec406cb0fdb606e08eaf37b5d2Meeting #2302 937 0818Password: Fall50 Breast Cancer Awareness Month Presentation with Dr. Noeline RajarajanTuesday, October 19, 11 amDr. Noeline Rajarajan, Breast Surgeon of Ascension Saint Agnes Breast Center will discuss breast cancer riskfactors, types, symptoms, treatment options, genetic testing, and latest innovations. There will be a Q & Afollowing the presentation. This program will be in person at the Bain Center, and streamed live via WebEx.Please R.S.V.P. by calling the Bain Center at 410.313.Click link below to md/j.php?MTID m8c8cdbdc52c3af2597a9feff85cf5c85Meeting # 2312 420 6936Password: Fall50 Depression AwarenessThursday, October 28, 1 pmOctober is depression education and awareness month. Join Heidi Weiss-Beedie and Heather Hughes, from theHoward County Health Department, for an informative discussion covering signs and symptoms of depression,self-care techniques, when to seek help, or suggest help to others. This program considers the intersection oftrauma, coronavirus, entering the winter season and depression, as well as suicide.Presented by Heidi Weiss-Beedie and Heather HughesClick link below to md/j.php?MTID m7fdf18c1eccaf2e5729c00a9d92d5dd2Meeting #2311 858 8991Password: Fall50 COVID Updates - A Discussion with Howard County Health DepartmentFriday, October 29, 1 pmJoin Natalie Hall, from the Howard County Health Department as she provides updates on the COVID-19 effortsin the county.Click link below to md/j.php?MTID meed959cb6530da4caa010fe0c11f9ec9Meeting # 2305 331 7796Password: Fall50 13

History, Culture, Current Events“Enslaved” Series to Highlight Historical Aspects of SlaveryTuesdays, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 1 pm“Enslaved” highlights the politics, economics, and social practices of slavery, sharing lesser known facts withina historical context. Presented by Ed Ingebretsen, Associate Professor in the Department of English andDirector of the American Studies Program at Georgetown University, the five-week series chronicles slavery’sbroad European beginnings in philosophy and material practices of the Transatlantic slave-trade; defines thecaste of legal whiteness in Anglo-colonial society; discusses the North/South breeding and sale of blackAmericans as well as their resistance and statelessness; and examines the white ethnostate in contemporaryUS; the question of the Indigene and the Federal program of genocide; and the protocols of Reparations.Enslaved Washington (1790 – 2021)Tuesday, October 5, 1 pm - Virtual and Bain 50 CenterLearn the history of enslavement in the original Federal City and examine the fact that the District ofColumbia was designed as an enclave of slaver power in 1790. See how it still anchors that power in its policies of non-representation.Slaver Nation (1526-1870)Tuesday, October 12, 1 pm - Virtual and Glenwood 50 CenterThis segment details Euro-American enslavement practices from Columbus in 1495 through the late Jim Crowperiod in the United States; in particular pointing out the difference between Anglo-Caribbean andAnglo-Colonial.Domestic Traffic (1790-1870): North and SouthTuesday, October 19, 1 pm - Virtual and Bain 50 CenterCharts the 60 percent increase in enslaved persons during this time period, the majority Black “jus solis”citizens born in this nation, and how the slave commerce that made Northern banks and bonds (Wall Street inparticular) an emerging financial force.Free White Persons: From the First US Immigration Bill (1790) to the White Ethnostate (2021)Tuesday, October 26, 1 pm - Virtual and Glenwood 50 CenterA discussion of the development and social normalization of a white Ethnonationalism in the contemporaryUS.In person registration - Contact Cathy Burkett at 410.313.4832 or cburkett@howardcountymd.govVirtualClick link below to md/j.php?MTID m2a5ba93effd12b499cb3aabc5d0478aaMeeting # 2300 899 4069Password: Fall50 Baltimore Museum of Industry: Baltimore: The War YearsTuesday, October 12, 11amAs World War II began, Baltimore, its citizens and the industries that employed them were truly transformed.The all-consuming war effort also meant changes to the social fabric of the city. Jack will discuss the “bigthree” war industries: steel, ships and aircraft. He will explore how gender and racial barriers collapsed underthe need for every citizen to make as great a contribution as his or her individual abilities made possible.Presented by Jack BurkettClick link below to md/j.php?MTID ma2924bd11a0910eec538edec74eb52dcMeeting #2305 651 5588Password: Fall50 TED TalkThursday, October 14, 11 amTune in and view a variety of TED talks each month followed by conversation and discussion.Facilitated by Lucky SohiClick link below to md/j.php?MTID ma23f5420f38ff5470af14f622975fff1Meeting # 2310 316 9098Password: Fall50 14

Home, Hobby and GardenClutter BustersThursday, October 21, 11 amDon't Fall for the thinking "I need more" Join Meridy and Fall for new habits that eliminate clutter. This will bepresented live at the East Columbia 50 Center as well as via Web Ex.Presented by Meridy McCagueClick link below to md/j.php?MTID mf016186c7647a8efc84c3acba49c5256Meeting # 2306 162 6329Password: Fall50 Attracting Bats to Your Backyard: How and Why to do itThursday, October 21, 1pmJoin, Howard County Master Gardener, Lisa Wingate as she discusses the reasons why gardeners andhomeowners might wish to attract bats to their yards. She will help dispel some negative myths about bats andexplain their preferred habitats. Lisa will cover plant selections and housing that will encourage these naturalpest managers to your garden.Click link below to md/j.php?MTID m33b819d8234c59236f6a65d3842ec71aMeeting # 2312 349 3293Password: Fall50 Literature & TheaterBook ClubThursday, October 7, 1pmBooks can change our perspective and expand our thinking. If you love to follow a good read with a greatdiscussion, join us for conversation and connection! On October 7th we will cover American Dirt by JeanineCummins. On November 4th, over Halloween season, we will discuss the dark and twisted thriller For Your OwnGood by Samantha Downing.Facilitated by Jeannie DeCrayClick link below to md/j.php?MTID m4915b7621da659fc44cc60904134ecb3Meeting # 2315 258 5991Password:Fall50 Tiny Book ClubTuesday, October 19, 2 pmWelcome to the Tiny Book Club where we only read books under 200 pages! October's book is "The GreatGatsby," by F. Scott Fitzgerald. We'll discuss the mysteriously wealthy Jay Gatsby and his love for the beautifulDaisy Buchanan, set against the lavish parties on Long Island in the 1920s.Facilitated by Lucky SohiClick link below to md/j.php?MTID m1474c5c18e93b2d24b9cf3e93a9315faMeeting #2311 629 3297Password: Fall50 HC Library System - Special CollectionsThursday, October 21, 2 pmDid you know that you can borrow pieces of art from the Howard County Library System? How about a sewingmachine or a tile cutter? All of these items and much more are available to borrow from HCLS. Attend thissession to learn about the various special collections available through HCLS, how to see what is available,and how to borrow these items.Presented by Victoria ReiseClick link below to md/j.php?MTID m596b5757b19a613496846b8734fcee0cMeeting #2305 961 8464Password: Fall50 15

Nature & OutdoorsNational Parks Series: Alaska Public Lands CenterThursday, October 14, 2 pmDoes Alaska call to your heart with promises of adventure, or is that just me? Whether you are longing to seeThe Last Frontier or only mildly interested in the life, land and peoples of Alaska, this presentation will educateand entertain youClick link below to md/j.php?MTID m4e260bff1ade225e25115591902bf1fcMeeting # 180 806 0264Password: Fall50 National Park Series: National Mall & Memorials Part 3Thursday, October 28, 11 amPlease Join Ranger Jen as she talks us through the Eisenhower memorial.Click link below to md/j.php?MTID mb0957327a34f111e2af0b4643be90396Meeting # 2305 250 9462Password: Fall50 16

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qi gong 9 am go to page seniors together open mind group . nutrition facts label 11 am go to page seated strength and balance 12 pm go to page book club 1 pm go to page iris music project musical memo