Senior spotlight

St. Mary’s

The Loffler Book Club will discuss Julia Flynn’s “Gone Girl” 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. The club meets on the first Friday of each month and next month’s selection will be Lisa Wingate’s “Before We Were Yours.” The club welcomes new members and feedback for future book choices. The Lexington Park library will hold several copies of the books. Call 301-475-4200, ext. 1658.

Grandkids Day Part 1: Bingo, Lunch and Kona Ice will be held 9:45 to 11:15 a.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Play Intergenerational Bingo for a chance to earn prizes. Suggested donation is $3 each. person. Space is limited. Enjoy a lunch of pulled pork BBQ sandwiches, macaroni and cheese and chicken nuggets. The cost is $7, or by donation for those 60 and older. To reserve a spot, call 301-475-4200, ext. 3105.

Grandkids Day Part 2: Coloring will be held noon to 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Celebrate National Coloring Book Day followed by awards ceremony and see artwork on display. Call 301-475-4200, ext. 3101.

A floral design with seasonal blooms workshop will be held 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Florist Ian Tresselt will explore the world of summer blooms grown by farmers in the region. Learn to build an arrangement, ways to prepare vessels for flowers, how to cut flowers to enhance longevity, and the building blocks of a designed arrangement. Participants will bring an arrangement home. Tools and vases will be provided. The cost is $35. Go to www.stmaryscountymd.gov/aging and click View & Sign Up for Activities & Programs or call 301-475-4200, ext. 3115.

From Farm to Your Table: Farmers Feeding St. Mary’s will host two events in which it will offer free fresh produce to the community: Thursday, Aug. 15, from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department, 46900 S. Shangri-La Drive in Lexington Park; and Saturday, Sept. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at U-Haul Moving & Storage, 46041 Signature Lane in Lexington Park.

Produce such as corn, tomatoes, squash and more will be available at each event. In addition, frozen meat will be available at the Sept. 7 event. Family units will be limited to one box of produce per event and distribution continues while supplies last.

For more information, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1073, or go to www.stmaryscountymd.gov/FFSM.

The St. Mary’s County Caregivers’ Support Group will hold its first meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, at the Garvey Senior Activity Center. The support group is designed to be a safe space for caregivers to share their experiences and learn about resources and is open to caregivers of all types, including those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia, diagnosed with Parkinsons, recovering from a stroke, or experiencing other physical, cognitive or mental challenges. The group will meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Contact 301-475-4200, ext. 1057, or Jennette.Beyer@stmaryscountymd.gov, or go to www.stmaryscountymd.gov/Aging/HCBS-Overview/.

Calvert

Stepping On will be held 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays from Aug. 6 through Sept. 17 at Calvert Pines Senior Center. The free evidence-based falls prevention program is designed to help avoid hazards and falls. Participants should not use a walker or wheelchair full-time or fallen more than six times in the past year. Registration required. Call 410-535-4606, ext. 8751.

Learn how to make healthy smoothies 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 5, at North Beach Senior Center. A dietician will explain ways to combine fruits and vegetables into a delicious and healthy smoothie. Samples provided. Registration required. Call 410-257-2549.

Create custom cards 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, at Southern Pines Senior Center. Free, and supplies provided. Registration required. Call 410586-2748.

Lunch is served at noon Monday through Friday at each senior center. Menus include lemon glazed chicken, beef tips and cheese ravioli. Contact the center you would like to dine at at least 24 hours in advance. Call North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748.