Music to My Ears
Older Americans Month
North Laurel 50+ Center
Types of Exercise
Office on Aging Resources
200

This band's original drummer was Pete Best, who was later replaced by Ringo Starr.

The Beatles

200

The goal of the Older Americans Month Passport Challenge was to encourage participation in activities at the 50+ Centers. To win a prize, you needed to attend this many activities during May.

Six (6)

200

Anyone this age or better are welcome to join activities at this Center. 

50 years old

200

This form of yoga is beneficial for any fitness level, is low impact on the joints, and improves flexibility.

Chair Yoga

200

Known as the gateway for information and assistance, this program can help you answer questions, find resources, and help you plan for the future.

Maryland Access Point (MAP)

400

He was an American singer-songwriter who shaped the sound of Motown in the 1960s, known for hit songs like "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" and "How Sweet it is"

Marvin Gaye

400

The Community Kick-Off Event was a huge success! This was the first in-person event of its kind since 2020. This event was held at this 50+ Center on May 10.

Ellicott City 50+ Center

400

She welcomes you into the Center and helps you register for programs. 

Ms. Carmen Faye

400

This popular racket sport can be done indoors or outdoors and involves 2 to 4 players hitting a perforated plastic ball back and forth over a net. 

Pickleball

400

You can contact the Maryland Access Point (MAP) of Howard County by dialing this phone number.

410-313-1234

600

The title song from Titanic, "My Heart Will Go On", was originally recorded by this top-selling artist.

Celine Dion

600

This week-long event helped people offload unused technology with the goal of donating devices to people in need.

Tech Device Donation Drive

600

Her role is the Assistant Director of the 50+ Center

Ms. Darlene Vaselaros

600

Practicing this form of Chinese martial arts involves slow gentle movements, a meditative state of mind, and controlled breathing.

Tai Chi

600

This program is paving the way for digital inclusion by providing free technology classes to help you learn new skills, save money, access information, and more!

Senior Planet

800

This artist was a pioneer of soul music, integrating R&B, gospel, pop, and country to create hits like "Hit the Road, Jack" and "Georgia on My Mind"

Ray Charles

800

On Saturday, May 13, the Bain 50+ Center hosted an interactive presentation on this topic.

Breaking Age Stereotypes

800

She is the nutrition specialist at the 50+ Center. You can find her here on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Ms. Cheryl Campbell

800

This form of dance is choreographed and involves a group of people dancing to a repeating sequence of steps while arranged in one more more rows.

Line Dancing

800

Membership for this program costs $75 per year for Howard County Residents and allows members to access the fitness room, dance/aerobics studio, and more at all the Howard County 50+ Centers.

Go50+ Fitness

1000

With hits like "Proud Mary" and "What's Love Got to Do With It", this American-born "Queen of Rock N Roll" broke the Guinness World Record for largest paying audience for a solo performer in 1988.

Tina Turner

1000

May was Older Americans Month. This year's theme guided us to explore diverse aging experiences and discuss how to combat age stereotypes. 

Aging Unbound

1000

She is the 50+ Center Director.

Ms. Lucky Sohi

1000

This fitness program involves cardio and Latin-inspired dancing. 

Zumba

1000

You can book a free one-on-one appointment for this type of service provided by a registered dietician at all the 50+ Centers.

Nutrition Consultation

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