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All Senior Activity Centers will be closed on Monday, September 2nd, 2024, in observance of Labor Day. For food pantries and meal distribution sites near you, please visit www.aacounty.org/food-council/food-resources.

The Mobile Food Pantry event scheduled for Thursday, August 8th at the Severn Center has been postponed, due to the forecast of inclement weather.

The event has been rescheduled for Thursday, August 15th from 3:30 - 5:30pm.
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Join Us at River Days!
This summer the Anne Arundel County Executive’s Office will host five River Days festivals at different waterfront locations throughout the county. Each festival will feature fun activities for all ages, including boat rides, live music, food trucks, games, crafts, face painting, environmental educators, exhibitors, and more. Registration to the festivals is free and required for entry, as capacity is limited. Registration does not include boat ride tickets or kayak lessons, which are also free but are first come, first served at the event. www.aacounty.org/riverdays

August 11 at West River Center
August 25 at Quiet Waters Park
September 14 at Fort Smallwood Park

All senior activity centers will be closed on Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th, 2024 in observance of Independence Day.

For food pantries and meal distribution sites near you, please visit www.aacounty.org/food-council/food-resources.

Senior Activity Centers will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th, 2024, in observance of Juneteenth.

For food pantries and meal distribution sites near you, please visit www.aacounty.org/food-council/food-resources.

All Senior Activity Centers will be closed on Monday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day.

For food pantries and meal distribution sites near you, please visit www.aacounty.org/food-council/food-resources.

All Senior Activity Centers will be closed on Monday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day.

For food pantries and meal distribution sites near you, please visit www.aacounty.org/food-council/food-resources.

Register today to attend the May 23rd event.
Let's cClebrate Older Americans Month Together.
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2024 Older Americans Month Celebration - Powered By Connection You're invited! Register today. Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities   Department of Aging and Disabilities Karrisa Kelly, Director 2666 Riva Road, Suite 400 Annapolis, Maryland 21

Major Traffic Alert: AVOID I-695 Southeast Corridor due to Key Bridge Collapse

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Volunteer Please review the available slots below for our Wednesday and Thursday volunteer opportunities. Summer schedule - 2nd & 4th Wednesday & Thursday of each month. September -November Wednesday we pack produce boxes, pack bags and sort diapers & Thursday is our distribution. Come the entire time or when...

Interested in tasty, healthy, low-cost recipes? Our nutrition education team has 157 of them posted on our website! Last week, they shared this chickpea stew with food bank staff — and we can confirm it was delicious! Check out that recipe here:https://www.capitalareafoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Chickpea-Stew-LOW.pdf

You can browse our full recipe list here: https://www.capitalareafoodbank.org/blog/?fwp_categories=recipes

Due to inclement weather, the Severn Center: Halfway There! The community celebration scheduled for Monday, October 3rd has been canceled. A rain date will be announced very soon, so stay tuned for updates. We hope to see you then.

Come join us and the Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management as well as many other county and state agencies at the Emergency Preparedness Expo! We’ll be here at 7009 Arundel Mills Circle until 2:00 P.M. We can’t wait to see you!

We're inviting everyone to join us for the Hidden Heroes Celebration, where we will honor the contributions of military caregivers and recognize Anne Arundel County as a Hidden Heroes County.

The Hidden Heroes Celebration will be at The Hotel at Arundel Preserve, 7795 Arundel Mills Blvd., Hanover, MD from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Lunch will be provided.

To register for this event please email us at [email protected], call us at 410-222-4257 or sign up at: https://forms.gle/ce8HV7udhz9NugRJ8

Be sure to check out the link below to register for the Fresh Food Distribution. If you have any questions, please call the center at the numbers listed in the image below.

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Please join us in celebrating Women’s Equality Day!

Let's join together to celebrate the wisdom, experiences, and contributions of the older adults in our lives and communities.

For those impacted by the severe storms that hit Maryland on Tuesday, July 12, the Maryland Insurance Administration is holding a series of virtual presentations and question-and-answer sessions.

Attendees will also have an opportunity to join private breakout rooms with MIA representatives to discuss specific storm-related questions.

For more information, view our flyer:https://insurance.maryland.gov/Consumer/Documents/publicnew/After-the-Storm-MIA-Virtual-Events.pdf

Dates:
Thursday, July 21st, 12 pm - 2pm
Friday, July 22nd, 5 pm - 7 pm
Saturday, July 23rd, 12 pm - 2 pm

Agenda:
Virtual Presentation approx. 30 minutes
Followed by Private Breakout Sessions

To Join (no registration required):
Log into Zoom: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1603802898
Meeting ID: 160 380 2898
Or dial-in:
833-568-8864 US Toll-free
Meeting ID: 160 380 2898

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A Code Orange Air Quality Alert is in effect for today. This means the air pollution levels are unhealthy for sensitive groups such as young children, older adults, and those with lung or heart conditions. These groups should limit outdoor activities.

If you were impacted by the severe weather event last night and need assistance, check out our disaster resource list! Remember to treat all downed wires as live wires and report outages at https://www.bge.com/Outages.

If you are an older adult or an individual with a disability and you are experiencing hardships and require assistance, contact
410-222-4257 for support.

If you were impacted by the severe weather event last night and need assistance, check out our disaster resource list! Remember to treat all downed wires as live wires and report outages at https://www.bge.com/Outages.

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for has been extended until 7:30pm. Please continue to be aware of possible downed trees and branches. Expect heavy rain and strong winds. Make sure that you secure any outdoor items that may be tossed around by strong winds.

A recent CDC study found that among U.S. adults aged 45 years or older, some modifiable (can change with lifestyle) risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) were found in nearly half of adults.

Release of this new study also coincides with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ 10th Anniversary of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease.

Implementing evidence-based strategies that address modifiable risk factors can help reduce the risk of ADRD. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3b01kRS.

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for until 7pm. Be aware of possible downed trees and branches. If a tree on your private property falls, contact your insurance agency. If the tree or wires catch fire, call 911 immediately.

At-home for those who are blind or have low vision are available and free. Tests come with audible instructions and results using a free app on your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone. To order, call 1-800-232-0233 or visit https://special.usps.com/testkits/accessible.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for from 2:00pm this afternoon until 10:00 pm this evening. Being outside during a thunderstorm can be very dangerous, so remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!

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Emergency Go Kit This video explains what an emergency go kit is and what you should include in your kit when preparing for disasters. For more information visit aacounty.org...