March is National Nutrition Month
The Maryland Department of Aging invites you to celebrate National Nutrition Month along with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
This year's theme, "Beyond the Table," addresses the farm-to-fork aspect of nutrition, from food production and distribution to navigating grocery stores and farmers markets. It's also a great time to evaluate your food choices and work to develop healthy eating and physical activity habits.
In honor of National Nutrition Month, many Area Agencies on Aging are hosting special events throughout March. See below for more information:
Allegany County
Lets Celebrate National Nutrition MonthJoin Registered Dietitian Carmen Roberts to learn more about the latest “superfoods” and how to include these foods in your diet to better manage and prevent chronic disease.
March 12th from 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Frostburg Senior Center
27 S Water St, Frostburg, MD
(301) 689-5510
Anne Arundel County
Savoring Connections in Every BiteLearn about nutrition around the world while trying new dishes.
March 21st from 10:30am - 1:00pm
Annapolis Senior Center
119 S Villa Ave, Annapolis, MD
Baltimore County
Eat Smart, Live Strong
Improve health and overall well-being while participating in a fun, interactive learning session.
March 4th @ 11:30am
Overlea-Fullerton Senior Center
4314 Fullerton Ave, Baltimore, MD
March 5th @ 11:00am
Bykota Senior Center
611 Central Ave, Towson, MD
(410) 887-3094
March 6th @ 12:30pm
Jacksonville Senior Center
3605 Sweet Air Rd, Phoenix, MD
(410) 887-8208
March 7th @ 11:00am
Liberty Senior Center
3525 Resource Dr, Randallstown, MD
(410) 887-0780
March 7th @ 11:00am
Edgemere Senior Center
6600 North Point Rd, Sparrows Point, MD
(410) 887-7530
March 8th @ 10:00am
Arbutus Senior Center
855 Sulphur Spring Rd, Arbutus, MD
March 13th @ 11:00am
Woodlawn Senior Center
2120 Gwynn Oak Ave, Gwynn Oaks, MD
(410) 887-6887
March 13th @ 9:30am
Seven Oaks Senior Center
9210 Seven Courts Dr, Nottingham, MD
Food for Thought: Recipes to Feed Your Brain Cooking Demonstration
March 15th @ 11:00am
Arbutus Senior Center
855 Sulphur Spring Rd, Arbutus, MD
Unlock Your Mind: Fueling Your Brain for Lifelong VitalityLearn about multiple components of cognitive health combined with nutrition, including memory, concentration, and emotional regulation; explore specific nutrients and dietary patterns that enhance cognition; and discover practical tips for incorporating brain boosting foods into the diet.
March 21st @ 10:00am
March 21st @ 11:00am
Edgemere Senior Center
6600 North Point Rd, Sparrows Point, MD
March 22nd @ 10:30amCockeysville Senior Center
10535 York Rd, Cockeysville, MD
(410) 887-7694March 26th @ 9:30am
Liberty Senior Center
3525 Resource Dr, Randallstown, MD
March 27th @ 10:00am
Catonsville Senior Center
501 Rolling Rd., Catonsville, MD
(410) 887-0900
March 28th @ 11:30am
Bykota Senior Center (Towson)
611 Central Ave, Towson, MD
(410) 887-3094
Stepping Up Your Nutrition
This two-and-a-half-hour session is for those who want to enhance their nutrition and strength, covering malnutrition, the connection between nutrition and falls, muscle loss with age, protein in foods, label reading for protein, and the importance of fluids.
March 20th @ 11:00am
Bykota Senior Center
611 Central Ave, Towson, MD
(410) 887-3094
March 22nd @ 10:30am
Cockeysville Senior Center
10535 York Rd, Cockeysville, MD
(410) 887-7694
Energize Your Golden Years - Nutritional Secrets to Beat Fatigue
Explore the link between nutrition, energy and
specific nutrients, and dietary patterns that enhance energy; learn practical tips for incorporating energy-boosting foods into the diet and lifestyle changes you can make to improve energy.
March 14th @ 1:30pmFleming Senior Center
641 Main St, Baltimore, MD
(410) 887-7225
Caroline County
Bingocize
Join in this evidence-based program that incorporates bingo with exercise and nutrition.
Every Tuesday and Thursday in March
Caroline Senior Center
403 S 7th St, Suite 127, Denton, MD
(410) 479-2535
Michelle Hammond-Health Education PresentationMichelle shares recipes and information on healthy foods, as well as holistic alternatives for a healthier lifestyle.
March 12th @ 10:00am
Federalsburg Senior Center
118 N Main St #2, Federalsburg, MD
Healthy Cooking with David Murray
Local chef David Murray will demonstrate how to cook a nutritious and budget-friendly meal for a single person.
March 13th @ 10:00am
Caroline Senior Center
403 S 7th St, Suite 127, Denton, MD
(410) 479-2535
Carroll County
Planting Your Own Herb Garden
Discover how to grow and maintain your own herb garden to enhance your cooking.
March 4th @ 12:30pm
South Carroll Senior Center
March 7th @ 12:30pm
Taneytown Senior Center
220 Roberts Mill Rd, Taneytown, MD
March 8th @ 12:30pm
Westminster Senior Center
125 Stoner Ave, Westminster, MD
Nutrition Bingo
Win fresh produce from the local Farmer's Market as Bingo prizes.
March 7th @ 10:30am
Elkton Senior Activity Center
200 Chesapeake Blvd, Elkton, MD
(410)-996-5295
March 20th @ 10:30am
Elkton Senior Activity Center
200 Chesapeake Blvd, Elkton, MD
(410)-996-5295
Fresh fruit donated by nutritionist Beverly Jackey will be given as prizes during the Bingo game.
Thursday, March 14th @ 10:30am
Elkton Senior Activity Center
200 Chesapeake Blvd, Elkton, MD
(410)-996-5295
Frederick County
Groceries For Seniors w/ Nutrition Talk & Cooking Demonstration
During our monthly distribution of free produce and shelf-stable food items, we will present a nutrition education and cooking demonstration and offer a special food tasting.
March 15th @ 10:30am - 12:30pm
Frederick Senior Center
Garrett County
National Nutrition Month Celebration
Nutrition Trivia & Games
March 19th @ 11:00am
Grantsville Senior Center
125 Durst Court, Grantsville, MD
(301) 895-5818
March 29th @ 11:00am
Mary Browning Senior Center
104 E Center Street Oakland MD 21550
(301) 334-9431
Healthy Living for Brain & Body
Guest Speaker
March 27th @ 11:00am
Grantsville Senior Center
125 Durst Court, Grantsville, MD
Harford County
Eating Right for My Medical Concerns with Registered Dietitian Angela Lang
Registered Dietitian Angela Lang will present an educational program on nutrition and medical concerns.
March 1st @ 11:00am
Fairbrooke Senior Apartments
March 1st @ 1:00pm
Catholic Charities Aberdeen
March 6th @ 1:00pm
March 13th @ 10:30am
Windsor Valley Apartments
March 13th @ 1:00pm
Catholic Charities Abingdon Gardens
3001 St Clair Dr, Abingdon, MD
(667) 600-2170
March 15th @ 1:00pm
Harford Senior Housing
Meet a New FriendJoin a new friend for lunch! Dine with someone you don't usually eat with and learn three new things about them. Each participant will receive three complimentary lunch vouchers!
March 5th @ 12:00pm
Havre de Grace Activity Center
351 Lewis Ln, Havre De Grace, MD
(410) 939-5121Flying Food SkirmishIt’s a game of give and take healthy versus non-healthy, where everyone is a winner!
March 25th @ 12:00pm
Fallston Activity Center
1707 Fallston Road, Fallston, MD
(410) 638-3260
Caloric Cornhole Competition
Everybodys favorite summer picnic game - cornhole - takes on a new perspective when it becomes a nutritiously rich source of education and fun. Snacks and handouts will be distributed.
March 19th @ 12:00pm
Fallston Activity Center
1707 Fallston Road, Fallston, MD
(410) 638-3260
Build Your Own Healthy Parfait
Build your own healthy yogurt parfait, and enjoy it while listening to an engaging presentation on nutrition. Please sign up at the front desk (limit 20 participants).
March 22nd @ 9:00am
McFaul Activity Center
525 W MacPhail Rd, Bel Air, MD
(410) 638-4040
Howard County
The Best Superfoods for 2024
Join Carmen Roberts, Registered Dietitian, to learn more about the latest “superfoods” and how to include these foods in your diet to better manage and prevent chronic disease.
March 5th @ 11:00am
Ellicott City 50+ Center
9411 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD
(410) 313-1400
March 7th @ 11:00am
March 8th @ 11:00am
North Laurel 50+ Center
March 12th @ 11:00am
March 14th @ 11:00am
East Columbia 50+ Center
March 19th @ 11:00am
Elkridge 50+ Center
6540 Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD
(410) 313-5192
Kent County
Bingocize
Join in this evidence-based program that incorporates bingo with exercise and nutrition.
Every Tuesday & Thursday in March
Amy Lynn Ferris-Kent Senior Center
200 Schauber Rd, Chestertown, MD
(410) 778-2564
Queen Anne's County
Annual Members Cook-Off
In celebration of National Nutrition Month®, the Queen Anne’s County Senior Centers are sponsoring a member cook-off.
March 8th @ 10:00am - 2:00pm
Kent Island Senior Center
891 Love Point Rd., Stevensville, MD
(410) 604-3801
Talbot County
Nutrition & Medication with Melanie
Melanie Chappell presents how food can interact with your medications.
March 11th @ 10:00am
Brookletts Place Talbot Senior Center
400 Brookletts Ave, Easton, MD
(410) 822-2869
Create Grocery Game Plan
Discover how to make a grocery list and stay on track with your shopping.
March 27th @ 10:00am
Brookletts Place Talbot Senior Center
400 Brookletts Ave, Easton, MD
Bingocize
Join in this evidence-based program that incorporates bingo with exercise and nutrition.
Every Tuesday & Thursday in March
Brookletts Place Talbot Senior Center
400 Brookletts Ave, Easton, MD
Washington County
Nutrition for a Healthy Lifestyle
Lisa McCoy, Registered Dietitian, will present on how to read food labels and utilize an air fryer to support healthy lifestyle choices.
March 12th @ 11:00am - Reading food labels
March 22nd @ 1:30pm - Air fryer demonstration with samples
Washington County Senior Center
535 East Franklin Street, Hagerstown, MD
(301) 790-0275
The Advantages of Plant Based Eating
Tara Petite will discuss the advantages of plant-based eating while providing creative ways to incorporate plant-based foods into your diet.
March 25th @ 1:00pm
Washington County Senior Center
535 East Franklin Street, Hagerstown, MD
(301) 790-0275
Habits that Promote Healthy Eating
Eat a Variety of Nutritious Foods
Celebrate a World of Flavors
Games/Activities
Medicare Preventive Services
Did you know that Medicare covers 6 preventive services for nutrition-related health conditions like diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and obesity?
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Diabetes screening
- Diabetes self-management training
- Intensive behavioral therapy for obesity
- Intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease
Annual wellness visit
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