Class Updates

Summer class registration - late registration is permitted on a space available basis.

The 2017 Silver Pen Creative Writing Contest will once again be held and the deadline is September 1st. All essays must be submitted electronically at seniordigest@baltimorecountymd.gov and please note “Silver Pen Writing Contest” in the subject line. On Tuesday, August. 8 at 10 am, Seven Oaks will be hosting a Writing Workshop to help writers prepare their submissions. The workshop will provide thought providing insights into writing style and how to develop a masterpiece.  
 
Start hiking with us!

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Just Announced

$1000 College Scholarship for a Grandchild of  a Seven Oaks Member. You can find the application under the "About" section.

Crab Feast at Columbus Gardens
Friday, August 18 from 5:30-9:00 pm
Columbus Gardens - 4301 Klosterman Ave

Last year’s crab feast was a big hit so we’re doing it again but this time beer is included plus you’ll choose your table in advance and we’ll have a bigger room. The crab feast is open to guests so bring your family and friends - all ages welcome. Tickets are $42 per person and they go on sale July 3. On the Menu: Fresh Salad Bar, From the Pit: Choice Top Round of Beef, Virginia Baked Honey Ham, Cream of Crab Soup, Hot Buffet: Shrimp Creole with Rice, Kielbasa and Sauerkraut, Barbeque Chicken, Macaroni & Cheese, Corn on the Cob, Baked Ziti (Vegan),  Assorted Breads, Cake, Soda, and Beer. 

INDOOR FLEA MARKET
Seven Oaks is hosting an indoor community flea market on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 8 am - Noon.  There will be tables for sale in the main room for $15 or rent a space in one of the classrooms for $10. Tables/spaces go on sale, Friday, August 18. We are starting to collect new or gently used items for our White Elephant Table. Due to space constraints and quality control, we will not be able to accept donations of clothes, purses, shoes, appliances, fabrics/bedding, or books. We are especially interested in holiday decorations, home décor, jewelry, collectables, sports memorabilia, picture frames, antiques, etc.  Thank you in advance for supporting our White Elephant Table. All proceeds will benefit the center. Please drop your items off in the director’s office through Sept. 15.
  

ADVENTURE CLUB

Our first outing for the Adventure Club will be on Thursday, June 29 for Boordy Vineyard’s Farmer’s Market from 3-7 pm. Anyone is welcome to join the group! Please sign up at the front desk and indicate if you’d like to carpool from Weis Shopping Center at 2:30 pm. There is an FAQ sheet located with the sign up which includes the rules of what you can/can’t bring. When you arrive look for a member wearing a lime green Seven Oaks scarf or head covering.
                                                                           Other upcoming outings include The Avenue Live! Saturday, July 15 with live music by the Crawdaddies from 7-9 pm. Enjoy patio dining or grab a bite from one of their eateries and feel free to bring a blanket (no chairs, please)!  On Sunday, August 6 join us at Jerusalem Mills for a summer concert in the Meadows with The Great Train Robbery. Tickets are $5 payable the day of the event. We are open to suggestions for future adventures; please leave a note in the suggestion box located behind the front desk.

Don't Forget

Donation Drive to Benefit the Pregnancy Center

We are asking members to help support our local Pregnancy
Center. We’ll have a drop off
container in the lobby in June & July. They are looking for donations of...

· diapers (size newborn to size 5)
· baby clothing (sizes newborn to 2T)
· toiletries such as baby wash lotion, powder and baby wipes
· baby blankets
· towels
· crib sheets
· bottles
· infant toys
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FRIDAY CAFE

Join us every Friday from 9:15-10:15 am and enjoy a cup of coffee and a baked goodie. Mingle with new and long time members and get to know each other a little better. See Betsy Eisbart if you're interested in being a hostess.

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Meeting Minutes Now Online
You can now access minutes from the Executive Board Meeting and from the bi-monthly Council Meeting on our website. Look under the Home tab at the top left.