MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Area Agency on Aging is to plan, coordinate and advocate for the development of a comprehensive service delivery system at the local level to meet the short and long-term needs of the Garrett County senior population.

 

SUPPORT SERVICES FOR OLDER  ADULTS

The Area Agency on Agin provices an array of supportive services, which benefit older adults of Garrett County.  Services are offered at the agency's senior centers and nutrition sites, as well as at the agency's administrative office.

Many of the activities offered are in the form of social/recreational opportunities, i.e. crafts, bingo, painting, and cards.  Other services include educational presentations. continuing education opportunities, trips, legal referral, and a cellular phone loaner program.  Additionally, the agency operates a telephone reassurance service for frail homebound seniors.

Newsflash - Aging

Slate Painting Class to be held Grantsville Senior Center   Peggy Nixon will be teaching a slate painting class at the Grantsville Senior Center on Tuesday, April 3rd from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. The painting theme is Spring. The cost is $25 for the class.  Pre-registration is required.  Space is limited. If you are interested, please call Lois Ford 301-895-5818 to reserve your place.  This project promotes the Garrett County Community Action Committee strategy of providing older adults with lifelong learning opportunities. 

Locations

Mary Browning Senior Center
Days of Operation: Mon., Wed., Fri.
Hours: 8:30 – 4:30
Location: 104 E. Center Street
Oakland, MD 21550
Phone: 301-334-9431, ext. 134
 
Grantsville Senior Center
Days of Operation: Tue., Wed., Thur.
Hours: 8:30 – 4:30
Location: 125 Durst Court
Grantsville, MD 21536
Phone: 301-895-5818
 
Friendsville Community Center
Days of Operation:Mon and Wed.
Hours: 10:00 – 3:00
Location: 947 Community Drive
Friendsville, MD  21531
Phone: 301-746-5300
 
Flowery Vale Health & Fitness Center
Days of Operation: Mon. – Fri.
Hours: Mon. – Thur. 9:00 – 6:00
Fri. 9:00 – 5:30
Location: 204 South Street
Accident, MD 21520
Phone: 301-746-8050
 
Swanton Nutrition Site
Days of Operation:Mon. & Tue.
Hours: 9:00 – 1:30
Location: Swanton Community Bldg.
3335 Swanton Road
Swanton, MD  21561
Phone: 301-387-9191
 
Kitzmiller Nutrition Site
Days of Operation: Wed. & Thur.
Hours: 9:00 – 1:30
Location: Kitzmiller Community Bldg.
104 W. Center St.
Kitzmiller, MD  21538
Phone: 301-453-3445

 

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104 East Center Street, Oakland Maryland 21550 (301)334-9431