Music to my Ears
This band's original drummer was Pete Best, who was later replaced by Ringo Starr.
The Beatles
This form of yoga is beneficial for any fitness level, improves flexibility, and is specifically designed to be low impact on the joints.
Chair Yoga
Becoming aware of how this shapes your own thoughts, feelings and experiences is a great first step.
Anyone this age or better are welcome to join activities at this Center.
50 years old
Known as the gateway for information and assistance, specialists of this program can help you answer questions, find resources, and help you plan for the future.
Maryland Access Point (MAP)
This American singer-songwriter 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
This popular paddle sport can be done indoors or outdoors and involves 2 to 4 players hitting a perforated plastic ball back and forth over the net.
Pickleball
When you hear an ageist joke or a comment that is clearly stereotyping someone based on age, it's important to do this.
Speak up or Call them out
Suggested phrase: "What did you mean by that?"
Her role is the Director of the 50+ Center.
Ms. Stephanie Simon
You can contact the Maryland Access Point (MAP) Specialists in person or by phone by dialing this phone number.
410-313-1234
The title song from Titanic, "My Heart Will Go On," was originally recorded by this top-selling artist.
Celine Dion
Practicing this form of Chinese martial arts involves slow gentle movements, a meditative state of mind, and controlled breathing.
Tai Chi
These kinds of programs bring younger and older people together to interact. These programs help build connections, strengthen relationships, and breakdown age barriers.
Intergenerational Programs
DAILY DOUBLE:
The Ellicott City 50+ Centers hosts this program that promotes well-being, self-reliance, socialization, and independence of adults who may require some assistance with daily activities.
Connections Social Day Program
This program is paving the way for digital inclusion. It provides free technology classes to help you learn new skills, save money, and access information.
Senior Planet
This artist was a pioneer of soul music, integrating R&B, gospel, pop, and county to create hits like "Hit the Road, Jack" and "Georgia on my Mind."
Ray Charles
DAILY DOUBLE:
This form of dance is choreographed and involves a group of people dancing to a repeating sequence of steps while arranged in one or more rows.
Line Dancing
Holding a positive view on aging, like feeling comfortable in your own skin or having a strong sense of purpose, can lead to better these two types of health.
Physical and mental health
She is the 50+ Center Assistant Director
Ms. Vicki Stahly
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
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
This fitness program involves cardio and Latin-inspired dancing.
Zumba
A great way to combat ageism is to ask policymakers to support age-inclusive policy, such as this act from 1967 which protects applicants and employees 40 years of age and better from age discrimination in the workplace.
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA)
She serves as your local MAP Specialist.
Ms. Jill Kamenetz
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