Bowie Community Calendar

Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006

Send items for the calendar to Linda Phelps at The Bowie Star, 8201 Corporate Drive, Suite 1200, Landover, Md., 20785 or e-mail them to princegeorges@gazette.net. If you have any questions, call 301-731-2100.

Thursday, Jan. 12

The Senior Chorale meets from 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays at the Bowie Senior Center, 14900 Health Center Drive, Bowie. Call Ted Tuck at 301-262-4533.

The Northern Prince George’s County chapter of Mocha Moms meets from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Lake Arbor Community Center, 10100 Lake Arbor Way, Mitchellville. Call Shalaun Newton, shalaun024@aol.com or B. Estelle Mitchell, one_peachee@juno.com or www.mochamoms.org.

The Elder Law Clinic Law Foundation of Prince George’s County and the Prince George’s County AAA will be available at 11 a.m. at the Bowie Senior Center, 14900 Health Center Drive, Bowie. Call 301-809-2326.

Tea Dance Socials are held at 2:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of every month at the Bowie Senior Center, 14900 Health Center Drive, Bowie. Admission is $2 paid at the door or a snack, like cake, cookies, etc. to share with others. Call 301-809-2326.

A reception will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. to view the works of Gina Reininger, an artist with the Bowie League of Artists at the Bowie Senior Center, 14900 Health Center Drive, Bowie. Call 301-809-2326.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) support group will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 7210 Race Track Road, Bowie. Call 301-978-9855 or visit www.ALSinfo.org.

Friday, Jan. 13

The Bowie Community Center will hold a Kindermusik class, “Our Time“ for ages 18 to 42 months from 9:30 to 10 a.m. and 10:10 to 10:40 a.m. at the City of Bowie Gymnasium, 4100 Northview Drive, Bowie. The cost is $135 for residents; $162 for others. Call 301-464-1737; TTY 301-218-6768.

The Bowie Community Center will hold a Kindermusik class, “Imagine That“ for ages 42 months to 5 years will be held from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. at the City of Bowie Gymnasium, 4100 Northview Drive, Bowie. The cost is $160 for residents; $192 for others.

The piano lounge will be held at 12:30 p.m. at the Bowie Senior Center, 14900 Health Center Drive, Bowie. Call 301-809-2326.

Saturday, Jan. 14

A blood drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mount Oak Church, 14110 Mount Oak Road, Mitchellville. Call 301-526-0506 or 410-884-6166 .

The Bowie Community Center will hold a creative writing class for ages 18 and older from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning Jan. 28 at the City of Bowie Gymnasium, 4100 Northview Drive, Bowie. Call 301-464-1737; TTY 301-218-6768.

The sixth annual Legislative Open Door, co sponsored by the Bowie Branch of the American Association of University Women, The City of Bowie and the Bowie Education Committee will be held at 9 a.m. Jan. 14 at city hall, 2614 Kenhill Drive, Bowie. Meet legislators and experience concerns for the upcoming session in Annapolis. Call 301-262-6200.

A nightclub line dance workshop for ages 16 and older will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. at South Bowie Community Center, 1717 Pittsfield Lane, Bowie. The cost is $5 for residents; $6 for others. Call 301-249-1622; TTY 301-218-6768.

A hip hop dance workshop will be held for ages 7 to 15 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Huntington Community Center, 13022 8th St., Bowie. The cost is $2 for residents; $3 for others. Call 301-464-3725; TTY 301-218-6768.

Sunday, Jan. 15

The Bowie Community Center will hold tumbling classes for 18 to 30 months from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at The City of Bowie Gymnasium, 4100 Northview Drive, Bowie. The cost is $45 for residents; $54 for others. Call 301-464-1737; TTY 31-218-6768.

The Bowie Community Center will hold tumbling classes for 30 to 42 months from 11 to 11:45 a.m.; 3 to 5 years from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 12:30 to 1 p.m.; 6 to 8 years from 1:15 to 2 p.m. at The City of Bowie Gymnasium, 4100 Northview Drive, Bowie. The cost for these classes is $50 for residents; $60 for others. Call 301-464-1737; TTY 31-218-6768.

“Kiddie Krafts“ for ages 6 to 12 will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at South Bowie Community Center, 1717 Pittsfield Lane, Bowie. Reservations are required. The cost is $5 for residents; $6 for others. Call 301-249-1622; TTY 301-218-6768.

Monday, Jan. 16

The Bowie Community Center is sponsoring dance classes offered at the C & C Dance Studio, 4891 Telsa Drive, Suites J-L Bowie. Classes are eight weeks and cost $45 for residents; $54 others. Call 301-464-1737; TTY 301-218-6768.

Reenactments of famous African Americans and African Dancing will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at Huntington Community Center, 13022 8th St., Bowie. Call 301-464-3725; TTY 301-218-6768.

Tuesday, Jan. 17

The City of Bowie's Diversity Committee will hold a program to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 2614 Kenhill Drive, Bowie. Call 301-262-6200.

The Friends of the Bowie Library will meet at 7 p.m. at the library, , 15210 Annapolis Road, Bowie. Call 3001-262-7000.

The Knights of Harmony, all male a cappella chorus, will hold auditions for all voice parts, bass, baritone, lead and tenor at 7:15 p.m. at Church of the Redeemer, 7300 Race Track Road, Bowie. Call Mike Kelly at 301-775-1908.

Wednesday, Jan. 18

Christmas Trees will be picked up every Wednesday in January. Trees should be at the curb by 7 a.m. and cleared of decorations, lights, etc.

A new member social will be held at 1 p.m. each third Wednesday at the Bowie Senior Center, 14900 Health Center Drive, Bowie. Anyone that has recently joined the Center is welcome to attend. Come meet the staff and learn about the various activities and programs the Center offers. Reservations are requested. Call 301-809-2300.

Thursday, Jan. 19

National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, Chapter 1747, Bowie-Crofton Area, will hold its regular membership meeting at 10 a.m. room 204, Bowie City Hall, 2614 Kenhill Drive, Bowie. Hear income tax tips for filing 2005 forms as well as information on the new “energy tax advantages“ and other beneficial changes available in 2006. No fee. Refreshments will be served. Call Dorothy Campbell at 301-464-6372.

A counselor from Prince George’s County Family Services, Aging Division, will be available for individual free one-time-only consultations from10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bowie Senior Center, 14900 Health Center Drive, Bowie. Drop in or make an appointment with the Center staff for a session with the counselor.Call 301-809-2300.

An aging issues support group will be held from 11 a.m. to noon at the Bowie Senior Center, 14900 Health Center Drive, Bowie. Call 301-809-2300.

A program, Time Out for Moms and Dads will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Bowie Library, 15210 Annapolis Road, Bowie. While your children are in story time gather in the Children’s room to learn about books and other materials on dealing with loss. Call 301-262-7000.

Grief Share a weekly seminar and support group for people grieving the death of someone close to them will hold a special introductory session at 7 p.m. at the Unity Center of Light, 3501 Moylan Drive, Bowie. Regular grief⁄share sessions will begin Feb. 2. Call 301-464-5581.

A free seminar on living wills, advance directives and health care powers of attorney will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. or 7 to 8 p.m. at Summerville at Woodward Estate, 14997 Health Center Drive, Bowie. The program is free but registration is required. Call 301-464-4400.

The Bowie⁄Crofton Multiple Sclerosis Support Group will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Bowie Knights of Columbus Hall, 611 Columbian Way, Bowie. Call 410-793-3896.

The Mitchellville Homeopathic Study Group will meet from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at 6403 Homestake Drive, South, Bowie. Call 301-352-8157.

Upcoming events for Bowie

A Bridal Show will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Newton White Mansion, 2708 Enterprise Road, Mitchellville. Admission is $5 per person. Call 301-249-2004; TTY 301-454-1472.

Tickets need to be purchased by Jan. 31 to attend The Bowie High School annual Bull and Oyster Roast sponsored by the BHS Baseball Alumni Association and BPO Elks Lodge 2309 from 8 to 11 p.m. Feb. 4. Dinner is from 6 to 8 p.m. and dancing is from 8 to 11 p.m. This is a non-smoking, adults only event. The attire is casual. For information and tickets, call Don Trotter at 240-381-1194.

Saint Pius Regional School is sponsoring a Winter Adult Dance from 8 p.m. to midnight Feb. 18 at the Knights of Columbus, Boswell Hall, 6111 Columbian Way, Bowie. The cost is $13 per person. To purchase tickets, contact Mrs. Susan Schult at 301-390-9246.

Community Matters

The Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2006 Legislative Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 12 at Martin’s Crosswinds, 7400 Greenway Drive, Greenbelt. The Key note speaker will be Governor Robert L. Erhlich Jr. For more information, call the Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce at 301-731-5000.

Reservations are required by Jan. 13 to attend the fourth annual Women of Achievement Awards Breakfast to be held from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Jan. 20 at the Greenbelt Marriott 6400 Ivy Lane, Greenbelt. Advance registration is $27 per person and late registration is $35 per person. RSVP to Linda Fihelly at 301-599-1942.

The National Safety Council defensive driving course will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 18, Feb. 8 and Feb. 22 at the Holiday inn College Park, 10000 Baltimore Blvd., College Park. To register, contact The Chesapeake Region Safety Council 1-800-875-4770 or visit safety@chesapeakesc.org.

The Political Action Working Group of the Prince George’s County Branch NAACP will hold its monthly meeting for its Voter Registration, Education and Participation program at 10 a.m. Jan. 28 at 9201 Basil Court, Largo. Call Brendon Laster or Mel McCottry at 301-883-4941.