Calendar of Events

Seniors Day, Labor Day Monday, September 2nd- All seniors 62+ are admitted free. Seniors do not need a ticket. You may arrive and proceed directly to the gate. (No ASL Interpretation)

If you have not done so, come to the front office early to register and a FREE photo ID card.

Bring your own lunch and drink.

We usually play …
Chicken Foot,
King’s Corner,
7-11 Skipbo,
Team Skipbo,
5 Crowns,
Fan Tan,
Oh Hell,
3-13,
Canasta, and perhaps a new game that we have not played…

Come early to join CHAIR YOGA at 9:45 am then come to our room around 10:15-10:30am.

Let Carol Moore know via email carolmoore7@gmail.com or 240-838-4799 text to be added to the email list.

$10 FOR 5 GAMES | CASH PRIZES!

Optional: Bring $5 for raffle prizes

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ASL Interpretation: Saturday, September 7th and Sunday October 6th – ASL Sign language interpretations at many shows. The schedule of interpreted shows will be posted online on our schedule page approximately 5 days before each ASL day. At the festival, visit the Guest Services Pavilion for a copy of the list of these shows. Performance interpretation by SHARAVA Interpreting service.

Celebrate Deaf Awareness Month, shop from deaf vendors, and support the Maryland Association of the Deaf on September 7 & 8 at Sapwood Cellars Brewery!
No tickets required for the event and free parking available on site. Bonus: sales of a special beer variant for the event will go towards Maryland Association of the Deaf!
Date: Saturday and Sunday, Sept 7 & 8, 2024
Time: 12 – 4 pm
Location: Sapwood Cellars, 8980 MD-108 Suite MNO, Columbia, MD 21045
We hope to see you there!

Saturday Sept 7 Vendors
– deafroot: Learning resources, products and wood art in American Sign Language
– Gaye’s Vibrant Succulents & Indoor Plants: Live succulent and indoor plants with assorted planters
– Marilee Purple: Acrylic paintings, art prints, and framed originals featuring abstract linework with the elegance of American Sign Language
– Purple Rose Wellness: Handmade home and body products, including candles, body scrubs, soaps, body oils and lotions
– StitchVivi: Handmade crochet goods

Sunday Sept 8 Vendors
– Ellen Mansfield: Linocut prints and handmade tiles celebrating and promoting American Sign Language and Deaf culture
– Reyna’s Dog Treats: Handcrafted dog treats made with Brewer’s spent grains and organic ingredients in small batches with no preservatives
– Kylie’s Soaps: Homemade soaps and bath bombs with unique designs aligning with the Deaf community
– Challahmour: Deaf female-owned cottage bakery selling fresh challah bread made with seven base ingredients
– Rosemary’s Fabulous Cakes: Homemade cupcakes

Dingo $10

1 year membership $20

Will sell desserts and snacks.

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Saturday Sept 7 Vendors
– deafroot: Learning resources, products and wood art in American Sign Language
– Gaye’s Vibrant Succulents & Indoor Plants: Live succulent and indoor plants with assorted planters
– Marilee Purple: Acrylic paintings, art prints, and framed originals featuring abstract linework with the elegance of American Sign Language
– Purple Rose Wellness: Handmade home and body products, including candles, body scrubs, soaps, body oils and lotions
– StitchVivi: Handmade crochet goods

Sunday Sept 8 Vendors
– Ellen Mansfield: Linocut prints and handmade tiles celebrating and promoting American Sign Language and Deaf culture
– Reyna’s Dog Treats: Handcrafted dog treats made with Brewer’s spent grains and organic ingredients in small batches with no preservatives
– Kylie’s Soaps: Homemade soaps and bath bombs with unique designs aligning with the Deaf community
– Challahmour: Deaf female-owned cottage bakery selling fresh challah bread made with seven base ingredients
– Rosemary’s Fabulous Cakes: Homemade cupcakes

We plan to have a deaf night out on Friday, September 13, 2024 at the Wine Collective at 6:00 p.m. They will donate $2 of the wine glass purchase to the Baltimore City Association of the Deaf. Please come!

WINE TASTING

BCAD is having a separate event at the same location at 5:00 p.m. for a wine tasting. An interpreter will be provided. We can have only 15 people to do this event. Please contact us if you are interested in this event. It will cost $55 per person which includes: a guided tasting of 4 wines followed by a walking tour of our cellar spaces/barrel rooms/crush pad, tank tastings (wine straight from the tank) as available, and a 25% discount on any to-go bottles purchased after the tour. We have some palate-cleansing snacks and water during the guided tasting portion too.

Maryland Association of the Deaf
ZOOM Town Hall Meeting

Accessibility to Mental Health services for DeafBlind, Deaf and HH individuals in Maryland:

Sharing your experiences and concerns.

Are you interested in sharing your story?

Please contact Connie Pucci at cpuccitherapy@gmail.com.

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsdOupqjotH9wTSTSnkHASvg4Nd56iWVh2#/registration

ASL-English Interpretation and CART will be provided.

DSA Webinar Series 2: We’ll delve into why Deaf Senior Housing is essential and how it significantly influences the lives of the deaf community. By examining the intersection of housing and accessibility for deaf seniors, we aim to shed light on the importance of providing inclusive living spaces in vibrant communities.

Click on Webinar link to register:

https://www.deafseniors.us/post/deaf-senior-housing-webinar-september-19-2024

$10 FOR 5 GAMES | CASH PRIZES!

Optional: Bring $5 for raffle prizes

10% of the proceeds go to MDCC

HCAD will be hosting its 25th Anniversary Bash on Friday evening, September 20, 2024. Join us as we celebrate a remarkable milestone – 25 years of our organization.

Ticket Price: $75 per person (non-refundable, but transferable).

Your ticket includes the following:

Hors d’oeuvres
A full buffet dinner
Entertainment (DJ Nico DiMarco and 360 photo booth)
Desserts
Non-alcoholic drinks (iced tea, lemonade, and soda cans)
A two-hour open bar from 6 to 8 pm
A cash bar available after the open bar ends at 8pm

Dress Code:
we ask guests to wear something nice for a significant celebration, such as:
Women: sundresses, classy / cocktail dresses, pants, blouse, nice shirt
Men: button-down dress shirt with slacks or khaki; jackets and ties optional
Please no blue jeans, shorts, or athletic wear.

Silent Auction:
HCAD will host a silent auction during the bash to raise money to support Maryland School for the Deaf-Columbia students in attending summer camps and other programs. 100% of the proceeds from the silent auction will go directly towards funding these opportunities for deaf children. Your participation and contributions to the auction will help provide valuable opportunities for these kids.

Please secure your ticket by paying $75.00 per person.

Click here to register and purchase a ticket:

https://tinyurl.com/hcad25

There are several payment methods available. Please check the registration form for payment details. If you have any questions regarding the payment, please contact Suzi Behun at hcadeaf@gmail.com

For any other questions, please feel free to reach out to us at hcad25bash@gmail.com.

We hope to see you at the event!

Best regards,
Heidi Burghardt & Teresa Murbach
Co-Chairs of HCAD’s 25th Anniversary Bash

Link to register:

https://deafmdcc.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8d44c5d8adfe81af8305dbc29&id=dca207da1c&e=841cf15b11

DCAD will host the annual meeting and election.

When: Thursday, September 26, 2024
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Where: Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Library 901 G St. NW Washington, DC 20001
Metro: Gallery Place

Join as a member today at http://www.dcadeaf.org!

More information or Questions to advisor@dcadeaf.org

https://nvrc.org/celebratecommunication/

D.E.A.F.

Are you ready for more fun?! The Deaf Enlightenments & Arts Festival is coming up soon! Get ready for an amazing time filled with music, dance, delicious food, exciting games, and unique vendors.

If you have not done so, come to the front office early to register and a FREE photo ID card.

Bring your own lunch and drink.

We usually play …
Chicken Foot,
King’s Corner,
7-11 Skipbo,
Team Skipbo,
5 Crowns,
Fan Tan,
Oh Hell,
3-13,
Canasta, and perhaps a new game that we have not played…

Come early to join CHAIR YOGA at 9:45 am then come to our room around 10:15-10:30am.

Let Carol Moore know via email carolmoore7@gmail.com or 240-838-4799 text to be added to the email list.

$10 FOR 5 GAMES | CASH PRIZES!

Optional: Bring $5 for raffle prizes

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ASL Interpretation: Saturday, September 7th and Sunday October 6th – ASL Sign language interpretations at many shows. The schedule of interpreted shows will be posted online on our schedule page approximately 5 days before each ASL day. At the festival, visit the Guest Services Pavilion for a copy of the list of these shows. Performance interpretation by SHARAVA Interpreting service.

Feel free to check out the restaurant link: https://www.oscarsalehouse.net/west

Please RSVP by October 9 2024.

Gallaudet University – Theatre and Dance Program presents
– ALFREDO CORRADO –
a film documentary by Julien Bourges, a Deaf French filmmaker.

Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 7:00 pm
Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 2:00 pm

Elstad Auditorium with a 30-minute TALKBACK with Julien Bourges after the film in both ASL and LSF

FREE FOR ALL.

Sponsored by The Schuchman Deaf Documentary Center, Theatre and Dance Program, Deaf Studies Department, and School of Arts & Humanities

Gallaudet University – Theatre and Dance Program presents
– ALFREDO CORRADO –
a film documentary by Julien Bourges, a Deaf French filmmaker.

Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 7:00 pm
Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 2:00 pm

Elstad Auditorium with a 30-minute TALKBACK with Julien Bourges after the film in both ASL and LSF

FREE FOR ALL.

Sponsored by The Schuchman Deaf Documentary Center, Theatre and Dance Program, Deaf Studies Department, and School of Arts & Humanities

College of the Arts Building

10 am – 12 noon awards
12 – 1 pm lunch break
1- 5 pm Legislative Training

David Bahar of TAM to share info about the one-button 911 system (Guardian911)

$10 FOR 5 GAMES | CASH PRIZES!

Optional: Bring $5 for raffle prizes

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RSVP today to reserve your spot and receive event updates! This event will be conducted in American Sign Language. All are welcome!

https://www.deafmdcc.org/event-details-registration/scroll-click-and-repeat

MSD/Kent-McCanner Cafetorium

Come to this workshop to learn these valuable tidbits about your brain health:

What is brain chemistry’s role in creating bonds

What is dopamine’s role in our brains and the social media loop

Learn about serotonin’s role in emotional well-being/mood regulation

How social media connections differ from real-life connections

Ways to keep your brain chemistry healthy

Sharon Duchesneau, LCPC
Clinical Services Director
Deaf Counseling Center

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The Baltimore City Association of the Deaf along with the Howard County Association of the Deaf, Prince George’s County Association of the Deaf, Metro South Asians Deaf Association, and Maryland Association of the Deaf is hosting a celebration event at the Cinemark Columbia Snowden ScreenX in Columbia, Maryland. For the exact address of the event:

Cinemark Columbia Snowden ScreenX
9161 Commerce Center Dr.
Columbia, Maryland 21046

We will have a program and guests coming to the theater. if you do want to go and enjoy the movie then the program, please sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/242844261498162

Then make the payment to HCAD

We look forward to seeing you there!

Please see the flyer attached. The text description is below:

Text:
MOCM COMMITTEE
INVITES YOU TO

[Movie Marquee Sign]
Open Captioning MOVIE

[Ribbon Filmstrip]
NOVEMBER 2
Saturday
2:15 PM

TICKET INCLUDES
Drink and Popcorn
Deadline: October 18

[QR CODE]
TICKET $20

JotForm to register:
https://form.jotform.com/242844261498162

Movie location:
Cinemark Columbia Snowden ScreenX
9161 Commerce Center Dr.
Columbia, Maryland 21046

General questions, contact:
Mdooencaptioning@gmail.com

Payment questions, contact:
Hcadeaf@gmail.com

On bottom of the flyer shows images of a movie clapboard and an old-fashioned movie reel.

If you have not done so, come to the front office early to register and a FREE photo ID card.

Bring your own lunch and drink.

We usually play …
Chicken Foot,
King’s Corner,
7-11 Skipbo,
Team Skipbo,
5 Crowns,
Fan Tan,
Oh Hell,
3-13,
Canasta, and perhaps a new game that we have not played…

Come early to join CHAIR YOGA at 9:45 am then come to our room around 10:15-10:30am.

Let Carol Moore know via email carolmoore7@gmail.com or 240-838-4799 text to be added to the email list.

$10 FOR 5 GAMES | CASH PRIZES!

Optional: Bring $5 for raffle prizes

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Deaf Writer Book Event
@ Busboy & Poets Restaurant
Wednesday, November 13th
6:00 – 8:00PM

Please join us for a fun night at Busboy & Poet’s Restaurant on Wednesday evening, November 13th and watch Willy Conley, a deaf writer sharing his poetry reading. We are thrilled to have him back with us for the 2nd time with a different book. HCAD President, Elke Martins will discuss with him about his new book called Space Is Deaf Like Me .

Dinner and drinks will be available for purchase at the restaurant. Additionally, Conley’s books will be on sale along with an opportunity to get his autograph on site ! Busboy & Poet is located at 6251 Mango Tree Road, Columbia, MD. Free Admission to the book event ! When entering the restaurant, the event is on 2nd floor. Come with an open heart and mind and leave with new friends and unforgettable memories!

November Luncheon: Nov. 14th

Firebird Restaurant
5201 Buckeystown Pike
Frederick, MD 21704

November 14, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Please RSVP to frederickdeafseniors@gmail.com by November 12, 2024.

Feel free to check the menu: https://firebirdsrestaurants.com/menu

The Fall Performance, Deaficable, is an adaptation and directed by Jacelyn Fincher and Amorita Naziro. This show is perfect for all ages!

Thurs and Fri Nov 14 & 15 at 7 pm.

Tickets:
– $10 for adults (ages 14+)
– $5 for college students/senior citizens
– $5 for children ages 3-17
– Free admission for children ages 2 and under
– $3 per person for school groups
– free for MSSD students

Pay George Boyd at george.boyd@gallaudet.edu or pay at door.

The Fall Performance, Deaficable, is an adaptation and directed by Jacelyn Fincher and Amorita Naziro. This show is perfect for all ages!

Thurs and Fri Nov 14 & 15 at 7 pm.

Tickets:
– $10 for adults (ages 14+)
– $5 for college students/senior citizens
– $5 for children ages 3-17
– Free admission for children ages 2 and under
– $3 per person for school groups

Pay George Boyd at george.boyd@gallaudet.edu or pay at door.

Ely Auditorium

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Medicare Part D with Billy Bowman – Tues. Nov. 19th from 1 to 3 PM

Be Ready before Medicare Season ends on December 7th

During Medicare’s open season, Medicare beneficiaries can review coverage, compare options, and join or change Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. What a perfect time it is to learn from Billy Bowman who will discuss in American Sign Language:

Come to Get More Information:

A Quick Glimpse at the Medicare’s Parts A, B, and C
The Dive into Part D: Prescriptions and the Updates
Information on the changes resulting from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

Learn about the next steps before the Medicare season ends on December 7th

This is a FREE event and RSVP (not required but PLEASE do to make sure we have enough chairs):

https://www.deafmdcc.org/event-details-registration/medicare-part-d-with-billy-bowman

Age of Access: Best Practices for Providing Communication Accessibility to Older Adults Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind

Click to register:

https://mailchi.mp/westhealthnews/ce4ta-webinar-series-17986022?e=%5BUNIQID%5D

$10 FOR 5 GAMES | CASH PRIZES!

Optional: Bring $5 for raffle prizes

CCBC’s Interpreting program is partnering with the Dental Hygiene program to provide free dental cleanings to the Deaf community!

November 23rd, 9-11am at CCBC Dundalk campus.

To sign up for a free dental cleaning please email Brionna Burris at bburris@ccbcmd.edu
or call 443-840-3495 to reserve your appointment.

Help our Dental and Interpreting students get real hands on experience!

Frederick Deaf Coffee Chat will be on Tuesday, November 26th at 9:00 AM at Roggenart Bakery at 1305 W. 7th St, Frederick, MD.

And if that’s not enough…we’re having another coffee get-together on December 9th at 9 AM at the same bakery!
See you there this Tuesday!

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