Events

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May 1, 2026

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Painting Glass Creations with Ombudsman Allen Discover the creative you in this step-by-step plexiglass painting workshop sponsored by the Baltimore County Ombudsman program. Create your own works of art that can be showcased in your home or given as a gift to someone. Learn about the long term care ombudsman program as well and its efforts to combine advocacy with...

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Bring your green thumb and/or your current plant issues.  This monthly group shares practical tips, pictures of favorite plants and news of newly acquired plants.  This discussion group is for anyone who loves indoor plants and meets the first Tuesday of the month.The May meeting features David Shegan, who will speak about The Beauty of...

This weekly meeting is to help and encourage ourmembers to develop their passion for writing. This isnot a class. This is a safe place to read aloud yourfiction, non-fiction, memoirs, essays, and poetry. Doyou have a lot on your mind? Write it down and join uson Tuesdays! Free; Drop in.

Whether you prefer a Foxtrot, Waltz, or Swing, put on your dancing shoes and come out to Bykota for a fun afternoon of live music and social dancing. December's featured musician is Bobby Bassett.  $5 paid at the door. Drop ins welcome!

Whether you prefer a Foxtrot, Waltz, or Swing, put on your dancing shoes and come out to Bykota for a fun afternoon of live music and social dancing. April's featured musician is Bobby Bassett.  $5 paid at the door. Drop ins welcome!Must be a member of the senior center to participate.

Whether you prefer a Foxtrot, Waltz, or Swing, put on your dancing shoes and come out to Bykota for a fun afternoon of live music and social dancing. April's featured musician is Bobby Bassett.  $5 paid at the door. Drop ins welcome!Must be a member of the senior center to participate.

Enjoy the convenience of coffee, tea, bagels/muffins, donuts, orange juice and bananas. Prices vary.

Regular monitoring can help with blood pressure control, reduce the risk of cardiovascular events like strokes and heart attacks, and cognitive impairment/dementia.  Join Rebecca Cohen, R.N. for a BP check and then learn about various health-related topics.  Free; No registration.

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Enjoy some laughter and friendly competition withthis favorite pastime; every Wednesday.No registration required.

Buy unique items, jewelry, crafts, seasonal items and snacks.

Enjoy the convenience of coffee, tea, bagels/muffins, donuts, orange juice and bananas. Prices vary.

Buy unique items, jewelry, crafts, seasonal items and snacks.

Enjoy the convenience of coffee, tea, bagels/muffins, donuts, orange juice and bananas. Prices vary.

We're always looking for fun volunteers with ideas for events that will bring new members to our center and delight our existing members, as well as for volunteeers to help make these events happen.  We meet monthly to plan events and programs.  Please submit any ideas to either our suggestion box (across from the front...

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Recognize symptoms, like sudden numbness, confusion, or vision trouble, using the BEFAST acronym: Balance, Eyes, Face, Arms, Speech, Time. Because risk increases with age, immediate action (calling 911) is essential to minimize brain damage. Prevention involves managing blood pressure, staying active, and healthy eating. Join GBMC for this presentation. Advance registration is required.

This weekly meeting is to help and encourage ourmembers to develop their passion for writing. This isnot a class. This is a safe place to read aloud yourfiction, non-fiction, memoirs, essays, and poetry. Doyou have a lot on your mind? Write it down and join uson Tuesdays! Free; Drop in.

Create beautiful cards to share with your friends and family! Bykota member Betty Stadler will lead this card making workshop. $1.00 due before Thursday, May 7th. Advance registration is required. 

Enjoy the convenience of coffee, tea, bagels/muffins, donuts, orange juice and bananas. Prices vary.

Buy unique items, jewelry, crafts, seasonal items and snacks.

Enjoy some laughter and friendly competition withthis favorite pastime; every Wednesday.No registration required.

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Bring your instruments and make some music! Perform solo or jam with other musicians.  All are welcome! Both listerns and peformers are encouraged to attend. Free; Drop in.

Enjoy the convenience of coffee, tea, bagels/muffins, donuts, orange juice and bananas. Prices vary.

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Engage in your aging process through this support group that discusses the changes and challenges we encounter as we age.  A therapist for Hope Health Systems, Inc. will cover a variety of topics, from coping, to resilience, to focusing on positive thoughts.  Class meets every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month.  No registration required.  

Engage in your aging process through this support group that discusses the changes and challenges we encounter as we age.  Penny, a therapist for Hope Health Systems, Inc. will cover a variety of topics, from coping, to resilience, to focusing on positive thoughts.  Class meets every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month.  No registration required.  

Enjoy the convenience of coffee, tea, bagels/muffins, donuts, orange juice and bananas. Prices vary.

The Maryland Insurance Administration will be on-site with materials to help you investigate the handling or settlement of a claim on your behalf. They will also provide you with guides that may help you compare rates among insurers. This will help you better understand the coverages on your insurance policy so that you are a well-informed consumer, and...

Buy unique items, jewelry, crafts, seasonal items and snacks.

Buy unique items, jewelry, crafts, seasonal items and snacks.

This weekly meeting is to help and encourage ourmembers to develop their passion for writing. This isnot a class. This is a safe place to read aloud yourfiction, non-fiction, memoirs, essays, and poetry. Doyou have a lot on your mind? Write it down and join uson Tuesdays! Free; Drop in.

Enjoy the convenience of coffee, tea, bagels/muffins, donuts, orange juice and bananas. Prices vary.

Join this friendly group to read different kinds of books and join in lively and thought provoking discussions. This month's book, Gilead, by by Marilynn Robinson. Set in Iowa, Gilead is about a preacher looking back on his life, his family legacy, and his beliefs. June's book is Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe.Free; advance registration not required.