Healthy Eating, Active Living Work Group bi-monthly meeting
Nov
21

Healthy Eating, Active Living Work Group bi-monthly meeting

Please join us for the Anne Arundel County Local Health Improvement Coalition bi-monthly meeting to improve the health of our community. This group focuses on interventions to promote healthy eating and active living in the county. We value your input on this topic in this passionate and engaging group!

If you have any questions, email HealthyAnneArundel@aacounty.org

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https://aacounty.zoom.us/j/87812619432?pwd=RWNiR3E4c3hkdnhLUS9UNUh6cENtUT09

Meeting ID: 878 1261 9432
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Mental Wellness Work Group bi-monthly meeting
Nov
13

Mental Wellness Work Group bi-monthly meeting

Please join us for the bi-monthly meeting of the Mental Wellness Work Group of the Local Health Improvement Coalition, Healthy Anne Arundel. This group focuses on strategies for improving mental health throughout the county. Meetings are virtual and open to the community. The workgroup meets on the second Wednesday, every other month, from 9am to 10am.

If you have questions, please contact Mindi Garret at hdgarr01@aacounty.org

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Meeting ID: 810 9399 4696

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Teen Talk: Teen Power Hour on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Nov
2

Teen Talk: Teen Power Hour on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

In this FREE workshop, participants will gain foundational information about mental health and suicide prevention, including:

• Common signs and symptoms

• Tools and strategies to increase resilience

• How to support someone who may be struggling

• Where to turn for help and hope

*Creative activity and snacks will be provided!

Registration required: umbwmc.org/calendar

Bring a friend - let's break the stigma together!

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Partners In Care Fall Prevention Fair
Sep
28

Partners In Care Fall Prevention Fair

  • BJ's Wholesale Parking Lot at Festival of Pasadena (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us at Partners In Care’s Fall Prevention Fair as we come together with our community to address falls which threaten the independence of older adults.

Did you know? A quarter of older Americans fall each year, with over 3 million ending up in the emergency room. Let’s work together to prevent these accidents and keep our older adults safe in their own homes.

Rain date: Saturday, October 5, 2024.

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Out of Darkness Walk- Annapolis
Sep
28

Out of Darkness Walk- Annapolis

Walk to Fight Suicide

Join the Anne Arundel County Local Behavioral Health Authority Team!

The Community Walks, held in hundreds of communities across the country, are the core of the Out of the Darkness movement, which began in 2004. These events give people the courage to open up about their own connections to the cause, and a platform to create a culture that’s smarter about mental health. Friends, family members, neighbors and coworkers walk side-by-side, supporting each other and in memory of those we’ve lost.

Register today! Click here to get started.

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County Health Equity- Open Forum
Sep
23

County Health Equity- Open Forum

The forum brings together health equity champions who live, work, play, worship, or learn in Anne Arundel County for the purpose of information-sharing, idea exchange, and meaningful conversations about social drivers of health and efforts to unlock opportunity for everyone to achieve their best health.

To register, click here.

This meeting is hybrid. After registration, a zoom link will also be provided.

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Training for Providers, Coaches, Volunteers, & Blind Tennis Class
Sep
22

Training for Providers, Coaches, Volunteers, & Blind Tennis Class

Who:

USBTA United States Blind Tennis Association in Partnership with the Maryland School for the Blind; Tennis professionals and players at large.  

What:  

A Blind Low Vision (BLV) Train the Trainer (day 1 Saturday and 2 Sunday)

A learn-to-play BLV tennis (day 2 Sunday) event.  

Training for Providers, Coaches, Volunteers & Blind Tennis Class

Rackets and snacks provided. One hour lunch break on day 1.

When:

Saturday Sept. 21, 10am to 3pm Training (day 1)

Sunday Sept. 22, 10am to 12pm Training and Class (day 2)

Where:

The Maryland School for the Blind, 3501 Taylor Avenue, Nottingham, MD 

To Register (FREE- click here) and Information: Please email JAIMEFRANKB@GMAIL.COM or Text 443-926-4731

In Partnership with the Tennis Alliance of Anne Arundel County

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Training for Providers, Coaches, Volunteers, & Blind Tennis Class
Sep
21

Training for Providers, Coaches, Volunteers, & Blind Tennis Class

Who:

USBTA United States Blind Tennis Association in Partnership with the Maryland School for the Blind; Tennis professionals and players at large.  

What:  

A Blind Low Vision (BLV) Train the Trainer (day 1 and 2)

A learn-to-play BLV tennis (day 2) event.  

Training for Providers, Coaches, Volunteers & Blind Tennis Class

Rackets and snacks provided. One hour lunch break on day 1.

When:

Saturday Sept. 21, 10am to 3pm Training (day 1)

Sunday Sept. 22, 10am to 12pm Training and Class (day 2)

Where:

The Maryland School for the Blind, 3501 Taylor Avenue, Nottingham, MD 

To Register (FREE- click here) and Information: Please email JAIMEFRANKB@GMAIL.COM or Text 443-926-4731

In Partnership with the Tennis Alliance of Anne Arundel County

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Sep
20

Get Connected Block Party

We are putting together a “Get Connected Block Party” for our school community on September 20. Our goal for the evening is to connect families to our school and local resources. We will have a resource fair type set up and also include activities, games and food!

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Healthy Eating, Active Living Work Group bi-monthly meeting
Sep
19

Healthy Eating, Active Living Work Group bi-monthly meeting

Please join us for the Anne Arundel County Local Health Improvement Coalition bi-monthly meeting to improve the health of our community. This group focuses on interventions to promote healthy eating and active living in the county. We value your input on this topic in this passionate and engaging group!

If you have any questions, email HealthyAnneArundel@aacounty.org

Join Zoom Meeting
https://aacounty.zoom.us/j/87812619432?pwd=RWNiR3E4c3hkdnhLUS9UNUh6cENtUT09

Meeting ID: 878 1261 9432
Passcode: 9dq=&pG!

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Suicide Prevention Coalition meeting
Sep
19

Suicide Prevention Coalition meeting

Anne Arundel County Suicide Prevention Coalition

Join a group of community members and public health professionals dedicated to addressing suicide in Anne Arundel County through collaboration.

The full coalition meets bi-monthly on the 4th Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m.

Our three workgroups are:

Education and Outreach- Developing strategies and resources to engage the community.

Systems and Environment- working with community partners to address stigma and implement best practices.

Data- collecting and analyzing data to inform suicide prevention efforts and activities.

Contact Depina Thomas at Suicide-Prevention@aacounty.org or 410-222-6371

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Sep
18

Fall 2024 SUPER Wellness Wednesday & Resource Fair

St. John’s College (SJC), a small, non-profit college in Maryland, is hosting an event to introduce new students to our services and provide a "wellness resource fair" with local organizations for all students. We will plan to be outside but will have an inside space reserved in case of inclement weather. Hope to see you there!

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12th Annual Recovery Walk
Sep
15

12th Annual Recovery Walk

Come celebrate the power of recovery!

Join us as we honor National Recovery Month and recognize the strength and hope recovery has brought to millions!

Opening ceremony with guest speaker Brandon Novak followed by a walk through downtown Annapolis.

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Anne Arundel County River Days
Sep
14

Anne Arundel County River Days

River Days are festivals that provide free water access opportunities to county residents through fun recreational and educational activities on county rivers.

Registration will open Wednesday, August 28th. Boat ride tickets will become available at 12pm and 7pm.

This summer the Anne Arundel County Executive’s Office will host five River Days festivals at different waterfront locations throughout the county. Each festival will feature fun activities for all ages, including boat rides, live music, food trucks, games, crafts, face painting, environmental educators, exhibitors, and more.  

Registration to the festivals is free and required for entry, as capacity is limited. Registration does not include boat ride tickets or kayak lessons, which are also free but must be reserved separately for a specific time slot. Reservations are required for all individuals, regardless of age.

View the list of festival dates below, and sign up here to be notified once registration is open for each event.

For questions and special accommodations requirements, please email riverdays@aacounty.org.

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