Senior spotlight

Meals are now $6 to $7 per person as of July 1. Meals will still be by donation for those aged 60 and older.

Zumba Gold will be held 12:30 p.m. Mondays at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. Enjoy an aerobic dance class using music with a Latin beat. Fitness Card required.

Geri-fit will be held 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through July at Loffler Senior Activity Center. Geri-fit is an evidence-based health program and chronic disease self-management support program. Geri-fit uses a set of light dumbbells, a sturdy chair, a stretch band, and water to drink during the workout. Fitness equipment is supplied.

A bereavement support group will be held 10 a.m. at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on the third Thursday of each month. Share grief experiences and learn new ways to cope while meeting friends. Facilitated by Hospice of St. Mary’s Bereavement Coordinator Dr. Patricia Watson. No need to register, drop-ins welcome.

USA flag history and protocols will be discussed 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, July 8, at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Mike Barbour of Southern Maryland American Legion Post 221 in Avenue will give a presentation on the U.S. flag, including fun facts and more. Free patriotic magnet for all attendees. Registration required. Go to www.stmaryscountymd.gov/aging and click on View & Sign Up for Activities & Programs or call 301-475-4200, ext. 3115.

A four-part Zen Barre class will be held 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Mondays on July 8, July 15, July 22 and July 29 at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Zen Barre is an effective choice for building muscular strength, particularly in legs, glutes, and core, while helping with balance and flexibility. The low-impact exercise improves bone density and metabolism and stretches muscles and ligaments to boost mental wellness by coordinating music and movements. Participants must be able to exercise standing up. The cost is $38 for all sessions. Go to www.stmaryscountymd.gov/aging and click View & Sign Up for Activities & Programs or call 301-475-4200, ext. 3115.

Massage therapy will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month beginning July 9 at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. Renika Watson is a licensed massage therapist and owner of Renika Marie’s Therapeutic Massage with specialty in Swedish and deep tissue massage. Registration required. Go to www.stmaryscountymd.gov/aging or call 301-475-4200, ext.1660.

Coffee with the Sheriff will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, July 18, at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. Talk to Sheriff Steve Hall about concerns and learn more about the community. Registration required. Contact Sarah Miller at 301-475-4200, Ext. 1073, or Sarah.Miller@stmaryscountymd.gov.

A luncheon will be held 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, July 11, at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Celebrate America’s birthday with a barbecue cookout and music by Bruce Thomas. The cost is $7, by donation for ages 60 and older. Lunch is $7 for those under 60 years of age & by donation otherwise and collected upon arrival — payable by cash, card, or check. Go to www.stmaryscountymd.gov/aging and click View & Sign Up for Activities & Programs or call 301-475-4200, Ext. 3115.

Make a summer yarn wreath 1 p.m. Thursday, July 11, at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. Use yarn, embellishments and flowers to create a wreath. Supplies provided. Registration required. Go to www.stmaryscountymd.gov/aging or call 301-475-4200, Ext.1660.

Genealogy: U.S. Census documents will be held 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, July 15, at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Family heritage enthusiast Louise McDonald will provide an overview of the unique aspects of U.S. Census Bureau data, plus important things to be aware of when using their database. No genealogy class or prior knowledge needed. Registration required. Go to www.stmaryscountymd.gov/aging and click View & Sign Up for Activities & Programs or call 301-475-4200, Ext. 3115.

Loffler Appreciation Day will be held all day Friday, July 19. Live music by the center’s Loffler Sunshine Singers and local band Folk Salad, face painting, cornhole, classic cars and line dancing. St. Mary’s County Government agencies will be ion hand and the Salted Scoop ice cream truck will be on hand from 1 to 3 p.m.

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 about the Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter 11 a.m. Thursday, July 11, 11 a.m. at North Beach Senior Center. A staff member from the shelter will share ways to make a difference in local local shelter animals.

Intergenerational camps will be held 10 a.m. to noon July 16-18 at Southern Pines Senior Center, and July 24-26 at Calvert Pines Senior Center. Enjoy planned activities and create cherished memories with your grandchildren. The cost is $30 per grandparent/grandchild pair, $5 for each additional family member. Registration required. Call Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2749 or Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606.

Drummercize will be held 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through August at Calvert Pines Senior Center. The engaging fitness class combines the rhythmic beats of drumming with low-impact aerobic exercise and enhances coordination and boosts cardiovascular health. No drumming or exercise experience necessary.

Nutrition Education: Trending Nutrition Research will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 12, at Southern Pines Senior Center. Discover the latest in nutrition science with a registered dietician, who will break down recent studies and offer tips for healthier eating. Registration required. Call 410-586-2748.

Play Mahjong 9:30 a.m. Mondays at North Beach Senior Center. The game helps to sharpen the mind and enhance strategic thinking. For all experience levels.

Lunch is served at noon Monday through Friday at each senior center. Menus include items include Teriyaki chicken, hamburgers and baked cod. 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.