by Denise Jacklin
Almost everyone of a certain age can tell you exactly what they were doing when they heard that President John Fitzgerald Kennedy was shot. Personally, I remember November 22, 1963, as a seventh grader in Friday afternoon art class in elementary school.
Our class was interrupted sometime after 1:30 by an announcement that President Kennedy had been shot, and a request to […]
Have you ever wondered what goes into a chocolate bar? Not just how it’s made but literally, what are they putting in there??
In this class, you’ll become your own Chocolate Hero! For your $15 class fee here’s what you’ll get:
Join us on Friday, November 14th at 7:00 p.m. for “The Six Triple Eight”, a 2024 war drama film directed by Tyler Perry, focusing on the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-black, all-female unit during World War II.
The American Legion celebrated its 106th anniversary in March 2025 It was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans’ organization. Focusing on service to veterans, servicemembers and communities. The Legion evolved from a group of war-weary World War I veterans into one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States. Membership swiftly grew to over 1 million, and local posts sprang up across […]
Veterans Day is observed on November 11 in commemorating the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice between the Allies and Germany, declaring a cessation of WWI hostilities on the western front. It took effect at the 11th hour (am) of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918.
However, the official end of WWI came on June 28, 1919, with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. Due to the objections […]
A Maryland law, the Health Care Decisions Act, says that you can make health care plans through “advance directives.” An advance directive document can be used to name a health care agent, someone you trust to make health care decisions for you. You can also use an advance directive to list your preferences for treatments that might be used to sustain your life.
Adults can decide for themselves whether they want […]
Seeing unauthorized charges on your credit card can be a headache. Removing these charges from your account and getting a replacement card isn’t fun, either.
The root cause of why you have unauthorized charges on your credit card can vary, as there are multiple types of credit card fraud.
Some of these fraudulent charges are part of what’s known as a BIN (bank identification number) attack. But what is that? […]
Please join Gwen and Claire for a low key gathering for single seniors, men and women (and those otherwise in need of a dining out partner) looking for company while dining out.
For our November get together, we will meet at India Palace at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 12th. The atmosphere is casual, prices are moderate, and the menu includes a wide variety of very interesting appetizers, entrees and desserts.
Join Genicia and Daniela on November 7, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. for a lively evening of Latin dance! You’ll be introduced to the basic steps of salsa, merengue, cumbia, and flamenco in a fun, welcoming environment.
Come dance, laugh, and feel the rhythm—bring a friend and let’s make it a night to remember!
Join historian Brad Stone on Tuesday November 4th at 7:00p.m. as he outlines how the Union Army, with Abraham Lincoln’s support, created the first modern air force – the Union Balloon Corps.