1. Division of Senior Center Operations
Senior Activity Centers
Nutrition
Health Promotion

2. Mission Statement
The Division of Senior Center Operations strives to provide a variety of high quality, dynamic, affordable programs and activities for the independent senior
community that promote good health,
fitness, education, socialization, and the
development of skills and interests.

3. 3 Senior Activity Centers
Garvey Sr. Activity Center
Governmental Center Campus in Leonardtown
Loffler Sr. Activity Center
Chancellors Run Rd in Great Mills
Northern Sr. Activity Center
Charlotte Hall Rd., just north of the
Veterans Home
Serving those 50 years and older who are independent in their functioning
Staffing:
1-Full-time Manager
1-Full-time Program Specialist
1-30 hrs/wk Food Service
Technician
1-Full-time Sr. Office
Specialist (except Garvey)
Many volunteers assist
Average Daily Attendance:
Garvey-50/day
Loffler-100/day
Northern-100/day
Open Monday-Friday, 8 – 5

4. Garvey Senior Activity Center

5. Loffler Senior Activity Center

6. Northern Senior Activity Center

7. Activities to encourage good health, fitness, socialization, continued learning and creative expression

8. Fitness Strength Training Tai Chi for Arthritis Enhance Fitness Yoga
Traditional
Chair
Walking Groups
Arthritis Exercise
Line Dance
Exercise Equipment
Zumba
Ping Pong
Parkinson’s Exercise
Bicycling
Softball
Pickleball
Basketball
Strength Training

9. Other Fitness Facts: Tai Chi Enhance Fitness
Contractual fitness instructors
Competitive salary
Expert, high-quality instruction
Fitness Card: $30/10 classes
Interchangeable between centers
No expiration date
Variety of classes
Tai Chi
Enhance Fitness

10. Softball & the Senior Olympics

11. Line Dancing
Bike Riding

12. Socialization Parties Celebrations Card Games Table Games & Puzzles
Theater Group
Intergenerational Activities
Theater Group
Christmas Party
Pitch Card Party

13. Mid-Summer Intergenerational Celebration
Mothers’ Day Tea

14. Continued Learning L.I.F.E. (Learning is ForEver)
Volunteer led day trips to local attractions with an educational focus. Fee to cover expenses.
Computer/Technology Training
Genealogy classes
LIFE Tour to St. Catherine’s Island
LIFE Kayak Class
LIFE Segway Tour of Washington, D.C.

15. Creative Expression Painting Needlework Ceramics Pottery Sewing
Basketry
Card Making
Pottery
Basketry

16. Nutrition-Congregate Meals
Served at the Senior Activity Centers (SAC) Monday-Friday.
Those 60 years and over make a donation. Meals are available for anyone under 60, but they must pay the full cost ($6.)
People make a meal reservation by noon the day before in order to eat at a SAC.
In FY2015, 1183 people were served and 18,762 meals were served through the program.
Monthly menu meets nutritional standards set by the Maryland Department of Aging.
Meals are prepared by a contractual caterer who has a 1 year contract with 2 option years. Contract is bid out at least every 3 years.

17. Nutrition-Home Delivered Meals
Provides good nutrition, a well-fare check and opportunity for socialization for seniors who are often isolated.
Served to homebound seniors 60+ years of age. Must not be driving or using public transportation.
Must qualify through an in-home assessment process. No financial qualifiers.
Daily (M-F) delivery of a ready to eat meal or 1 delivery/week of 5 frozen meals.
Average # served: people. In FY2015, 48,600 meals were served through the program.
Donations from clients help support the program as do county, state and federal funds.
Program supported by many volunteers who deliver meals as 12 routes are delivered throughout the county daily.
Contact the Home Delivered Meals Program Coordinator (Monika Williams) to request service or to volunteer , ext. *1060.

18. Health Promotion Health Education Programs
Chronic Disease Self Management
Diabetes Self
Management
Matter of Balance (fall prevention program)
Various health topics
Health Screenings
Skin Cancer
Hearing
Vision
Flu Shot Clinics

19. My contact information: Alice Allen
Division Manager, Senior Center Operations
, ext. *1063