Phelps Senior Center
701 Montgomery Street
Laurel, MD 20707
301- 776-6168
Admin Office 301-725-7800
Transportation: 301-498-3384
Fax: 301-776-0090
E-mail: seniors@laurel.md.us
Registration
Clubs and Organizations
Registration and payment for all programs can be
processed at the Phelps Senior Center weekdays
between 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Checks should be
made payable to the Mayor and City Council of
Laurel
AARP Greater Laurel Chapter 3516
Shirley Abatta, President, 301-776-0710
Monthly meeting held on the 2nd Monday at 1:00p.m.
Registration is accepted on a first come, first served
basis. Walk-in and mail in registration is accepted so
sign up early.
Refunds are only issued if a program is cancelled.
There is a $25.00 returned check fee.
ATLAS
Curt Curtis, President, 301-498-6241
Monthly meeting held on the 4th, Tuesday at 10:00a.m.
Laurel Senior Friendship Club
Nan Tripp, President, 301-725-0661
Monthly meeting held on the 2nd, Wednesday at
10:00a.m.
Prince George’s Community College registration forms
are available at the center.
NARFE Chapter 422
Patricia Farmer, President, 301-776-4645
Call for monthly meeting location and time.
The City of Laurel welcomes the participation of
individuals with disabilities into all programs. The City
will fully comply with the Americans with Disabilities
Act in making reasonable accommodations to
encourage participation.
SCAC
Janet Dixon, Contact Person, 301-725-7800
Call for meeting location and time.
The senior adult programs listed in this brochure
are sponsored jointly through funding from the
City of Laurel and the Maryland National Park and
Planning Commission. Programs are also offered
through out Laurel.
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organizations in the Laurel area.
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PHELPS SENIOR CENTER
701 Montgomery, Street
Laurel, Maryland
Phone 301-776-6168
seniors@laurel.md.us
September
&
October
2010
A Positive Word
The Phelps Senior Center is operated
by the City of Laurel Department of Parks
and Recreation. We are here to serve seniors
fifty-five and older as well as disabled adults.
Phelps Senior Center was dedicated in June
of 1982 in order to provide a central location
for senior programs, organizations and clubs.
Call 301-776-6168 for more information.
“Day by day, what you choose, what
you think and what you do is who
you become. Your integrity is your
destiny…it is the light that guides
your way.”
Heraclittus,
Classical Greek Philosopher
The City of Laurel Senior Van
Transportation program provides a “curb to
curb” service for seniors and disabled adults
for a small annual fee of $25.00. We travel
within the city limits of Laurel. Please keep in
mind that you must call ahead to ride. You
cannot hop on the van or bus if you see it
near you. Contact us for a brochure at 301498-3384. Pre-registration is required for this
service.
Crochet Club
Join this small group for lessons and fun on
Mondays at 12:00 p.m. in room 2. We create
and share techniques, patterns and ideas.
Beginners are welcome. Don’t forget to bring
a “G” hook and yarn. Please join us.
Cards
Join us in room 1 for open card games on
Mondays and Fridays at 1:00 p.m. pick a
table bring a buddy or find a new friend.
Don’t miss the BUS
Travel, Trips and Tours
Food and Friendship Program
This program is sponsored by Prince
George’s County and operated by RSVP and
City employees. The program runs Monday
through Friday. Lunch must be ordered one
week in advance; please register at the
Phelps front desk. A lunch donation of $2.25
per day is suggested.
Video Vacations
Travel with us by video to vacation spots from
around the world. Learn some history and
enjoy the views at 11:00 a.m. in Room 1 on
Mondays. Please call 301-725-6168 to
RSVP.
Coffee, Tea and Cocoa
We brew fresh coffee daily, all you can drink
for fifty cents whether you use our cups or
yours. We also offer a variety of teas. We
have regular and sugar free hot cocoa if you
prefer for fifty cents a package. ‘Go Green’
with us and bring your personal cup or mug.
Social Club
Share the newspaper, read a book, meet new
friends or talk about what’s in the news
Monday – Friday in the Main Room from 9:00
a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Plan to stay for food and
friendship lunch or our special events
luncheon.
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PHELPS SENIOR CENTER
701 Montgomery, Street
Laurel, Maryland
Phone 301-776-6168
seniors@laurel.md.us
September
&
October
2010
Activities around the City
Speakers, Seminars & Screenings
Rug Hooking
From its humble beginnings--a bent nail,
burlap feed bag, pair of scissors, and the
good parts of worn-out wool clothing were the
original tools--rug hooking has developed into
a fine art form that allows crafters to create
beautiful, complex designs. If interested call
Roslyn at 301/490-1136 and join us on
Fridays at 10:00 a.m. in Room 2, for a low
cost of $35.00 per person 10 to 12 weeks.
Blood Pressure Screening
Free screening and counseling on the 2nd
Tuesday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to
12:00 noon. Stop by and get to know your
numbers. Also, pick up some literature to
help in your healthy lifestyle change.
Flu Clinic
Phelps Senior Center along with
Med Star VNA Healthcare will host a
flu vaccine clinic. Flu clinic will be on
Wednesday, October 6 at 10:00 a.m. Please
call or stop by to register at Phelps before
September 16 to ensure you will be
vaccinated.
Barbara Brown’s Line Dancing class is on
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. in the
Laurel Armory, 422 Montgomery Street next
to Laurel Elementary School. This advanced
and fast paced dancing class is a fun and
exciting way to exercise for a
low cost of $35.00 per person
for 15 weeks.
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Tole Painting
This class free class begins in October. They
meet on Thursdays at the Robert J. DiPietro
Community Center at 12:00 p.m. This is a
great way to express you through colors.
Basic supplies are: #6 round acrylic brush,
paper towels, clean meat tray, 2 small plastic
cups, acrylic paint in red, green, yellow, blue,
& white.
Don’t forget Phelps CLOSINGS
Monday, September 6, Labor Day
Tuesday, September 14, Primary Elections
Monday, October 11, Columbus Day
Tuesday, November 2, Elections
Thursday, November 11, Veterans Day
Thursday, November 25, Thanksgiving
Friday, November 26, Thanksgiving
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A Special Note of Thanks:
With the opening of the new M-NCPPC
Senior Center, the City will see a decrease in
grant funding so generously provided to them
by the Park & Planning Commission. Over
the years, the grant funding was used for
direct services to the seniors at the Phelps
Senior Center. We would like to thank the
Park & Planning Commission for their
generous support and look forward to their
new regional senior center.
Please, pardon or dust, and clutter as we
prepare to relocate to our new office. Thanks
for you understanding, help and support.
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PHELPS SENIOR CENTER
701 Montgomery, Street
Laurel, Maryland
Phone 301-776-6168
seniors@laurel.md.us
September
&
October
2010
Special Events at Phelps
A Taste of Germany
October, 19
Course # 4045
Join us for bratwurst, lentil soup, potato
salad, rolls, beverage and dessert.
Entertainment: John Schneider
Time: 12:00 noon
Cost is $5.00 per person
*A Special Note: All of our programs require
one week pre-registration. Nothing kills a
good program, event or trip quicker than
having everyone wait until the last minute to
register. Signing up the week of the event will
not resurrect it, so please … Register Early!
Freaky Feast
Tuesday, October 26
Course # 4046
Calling all Goblins, Ghouls and Ghosts, 55
and older, join us for a feast that will shimmy
your timbers and rattle your bones. Join our
Costume parade. Menu: batwings, green
gruel, lady fingers, spooky eyeball salad.
Time: 12:00 noon
Meal Cost: $5.00 per person
Pizza Party
Tuesday, September 21
Course # 4042
Pizza, pizza and pizza join us for pizza,
salad, beverage and dessert.
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Meal Cost: $5.00 per person
Tea Time Gathering
Thursday, September 23
Course # 4043
Enjoy a hot cup of tea, warm conversation,
and a variety of finger foods.
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Meal Cost: $5.00 per person
Tea Time Social
Thursday, October 28
Course # 4047
We are offering an array of fine teas, finger
sandwiches and sweets.
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Meal Cost: $5.00 per person
Caribbean Celebration
Tuesday, September 28
Course # 4044
Come celebrate the Caribbean with us at our
luncheon. Learn about the islands, dance to
the sounds of the steel drums by Rodger.
Menu: Curry Chicken, Fried Plantains,
sautéed cabbage and carrots, beverage and
dessert.
Caterer: Aunt Susan’s Kitchen
Steel Drum by Rodger
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Meal Cost: $5.00 per person
Thanksgiving Luncheon
Tuesday, November 16
Course # 4048
Join us for a scrumptious oven roasted Tom
Turkey, with cranberry salsa, stuffing,
cranberry sauce, giblet gravy, fall vegetable
medley, rice pilaf, sweet potato casserole,
breads, beverage and dessert.
Caterer: Maryland Country Cater
Time: 12:00 Noon
Cost: $10.00 per person
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PHELPS SENIOR CENTER
701 Montgomery, Street
Laurel, Maryland
Phone 301-776-6168
seniors@laurel.md.us
September
&
October
2010
Cazbar Turkish Tavern, Baltimore
Friday, September 17
Course # 4053
Dine on your own at this authentic Turkish
Tavern. Dancing and music included.
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
Trips, Travels & Tours
City of Laurel Department of Recreation
Senior Trips departing after 4:00 p.m. and on
the weekends will leave from the Robert J.
DiPietro Community Center at 7901 Cypress
Street, Laurel, MD. Trips departing between
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Monday - Friday
will leave from 701 Montgomery Street.
Circle Awards
Nunsense, Toby’s, Columbia
Sunday, September 19
Course # 4054
Enjoy the musical tale of a fundraiser put on
by the Little Sisters of Hoboken to raise
money to bury sisters accidentally poisoned
by the convent cook.
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Total Cost: $ 60.00
Baltimore Inner Harbor Drop Off
Friday, September 3
Course # 4049
The harbor place is full of wonderful things to
see and do. Dine on your own with friends.
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
National Geographic Museum, DC
Saturday, September 4
Course # 4050
An artist, scientist, engineer, and visionary,
Leonardo Da Vinci was a prominent figure
during the Renaissance.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
The National Building Museum, DC
Wednesday, September 22
Course # 4055
The Museum houses some of the largest
Corinthian columns in the world and has held
17 Presidential Inaugural balls. Enjoy the
café on your own.
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
Mangos Bar & Grill, Herrington MD
Friday, September 10
Course # 4052
Dine on your own with friends in a classy but
casual tropical atmosphere on the waterfront.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
Wal-Mart, Hanover, MD
Monday, September 27
Course # 4056
Join us for shopping and lunch your own
within the store.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
National Museum of Dentistry, Baltimore
Wednesday, September 15
Course # 4052
Tour 11:00 a.m.
Admission: $4.00
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
Bowie Town Center, Bowie, MD
Thursday, September 30
Course # 4057
Meet friends for lunch or shop till you drop.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
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PHELPS SENIOR CENTER
701 Montgomery, Street
Laurel, Maryland
Phone 301-776-6168
seniors@laurel.md.us
September
&
October
2010
Walking Tour of Annapolis, MD
Friday, October 1
Course # 4058
After the 1.75 hour mile stroll. Dine on your
own at the docks.
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Ticket Cost: $17.00
Transportation Fee: $5.00
National Spy Museum, DC
Friday, October 22
Course # 4052
Thrill seekers and code breakers join us at
the Spy Museum and uncover the truth.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
Hagerstown Outlets, Hagerstown, MD
Thursday, October 7
Course # 4059
Dine and explore on your own with friends.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
Annapolis Mall, Annapolis, MD
Friday, October 29
Course # 4063
Dine and explore on your own with friends.
Meet friends for lunch or shop till you drop.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
Thai at Silver Spring
Friday, October 9
Course # 4060
Dine on your own with friends as we try
something new.
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
Blacks in Wax Museum, Baltimore MD
Wednesday, October 27
Course #
Take a picture with a famous figure then dine
on your own at Moe’s Seafood.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
Russian Festival, Baltimore
Saturday, October 16
Course # 4061
Join us at the 37th Annual Russian Festival at
Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church
Time: 12:00 noon
Admission Fee: $2.00
Transportation Fee: $5.00
CATS @ Toby’s, Baltimore
Thursday, November 4
Course # 4064
Enjoy a night out with our feline friends.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Total Cost: $55.00
White Flint Mall, Rockville, MD
Thursday, October 21
Course # 4062
Meet friends for lunch or shop till you drop.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
Cancellations & Credits:
Phelps will give refunds or credits for any trip
or event we cancel or change. If you do not
show up or call we will not give a refund or
credit. Refund checks will come from the City
of Laurel via mail, not from Phelps Senior
Center.
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