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The mission of the BRA is to involve the residents in a range of activities,

events and experiences to increase their enjoyment of life and sense of community.

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Broadmead Weather

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News

Weekly Events

(go to Events for details)

Monday:

  • Book Clubs

  • Creative Arts Class

  • Writers Group

  • Duplicate Bridge

  • Pickleball

Tuesday

  • Beads & Recycled Paper Art

  • Stitching Interest Group

  • Mexican Train Dominoes

  • Movie Night (schedule)

Wednesday

  • NCR Trail Trips - Starts March 20 

  • Sew & So

  • Bridge Lessons
  • Supervised Rubber Bridge

  • Round Robin Bridge Tournament (monthly)

  • Rubber Bridge

  • Pickleball

Thursday

  • Mah Jongg

  • Ceramics Class
  • Barn Sale Receiving
  • IT Help & Information Sessions

  • Paint & Pastels Class

Friday

  • Chorus Practice

  • Flower Committee

  • Christian Men's Connection Group

  • Free Bistro Happy Hour

Saturday

Sunday

  • Quaker Meeting

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Other Events

This Week and Beyond (chronologically)

(go to Events for details)

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  • January Arts Council Conversations  (more)  

  • Gallery Exhibit - Broadmead Collects II  (more)  

  • Photography Club - Winter & Holidays  (more)  

  • East Hall Exhibit - Annual Quilt Show (more)

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1/17: Men's Social - Auditorium or Fireplace Room

 

1/17: Arts Council Conversations - Edouard

         as a Dervish  (flyer)  

1/17: Movie Night - Train Dreams

1/18: Vespers - The Quaker Perspective  (flyer)  

1/19: MLK jr Holiday

Modified Meal Schedule and Menu (Click here)  

1/19: Classics Book Club - A Portrait of the Artist

         as a Young Man by James Joyce  (more)  

1/19: Multicultural Committee - Volunteer to be a

        Grandfriend  (flyer)  

1/19: BRA Board of Directors Meeting - Live & 

         via Zoom  (flyer)  

1/20: Socrates Cafe - Life is Magic  (more)  

1/21: Vaccination Clinic (flyer)  

1/21: Afternoon at the Opera - Rigoletto  (flyer)  

1/21: Music Committee - Trio Serenes  (flyer)  

1/22: Multicultural Committee - Selma  (flyer)  

1/22: Open Forum - A 10 Day African Safari  

          with Pat & Eric van den Beemt  (flyer)  

1/24: Men's Social - Auditorium or Fireplace Room

1/24: Movie Night - Jay Kelly

1/25: Music Committee - The Handel Choir of

         Baltimore  (flyer)  

1/28: Model Train Group - Baltimore Streetcars 

          (more)  

1/28: Playreaders Theater - Old Flames by D.K.

         Oklahoma  (flyer)  

Old & New - Winter Hours

The Old and New Shop will be operating on modified hours during the months of January and February.  The shop will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 to 3 during January and February.

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New East Hall Exhibit - Broadmead Quilts

Every year we exhibit quilts with a connection to Broadmead, either owned of made by.  On  January 1, this year's exhibit, "Warm Winter", was hung.  Be prepared to enjoy the wonderful display of quilts having an affinity to Broadmead.  The show will run for January and February

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Questions?  Contact Carole Glowacki

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Broadmead Arts Council Conversations

Please join with a representative of the Broadmead Arts Council Education Committee for a conversation about selected works in the "Broadmead Collects II: From Picaso to Pizza now hanging in the Gallery Hall (formerly the South Hall).  Each conversation will focus on different works and will last about 30 minutes.  No need to sign up.  Just meet at the front desk.

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Click here for dates, times and topics.

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Music Committee January Performances

The Music Committee scheduled several concerts during the month of December.

  • Wed, January 7                  Live Wire String Quartet   (flyer)  

  • Wed, January ​21               Trio Serens  (flyer)  

  • Wed, January ​21                Afternoon at the Opera - Rigoletto  (flyer)  

  • Sun, January 25                The Handel Choir of Baltimore  (flyer)  

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Questions?  Contact Denise Love

Model Trains & Railroading Group Meeting

The next meeting of the Model Trains & Railroading Group will be on Wednesday January 28th in the Fireplace Room at 10 am.  Matthew Nawn, Executive Director of the Baltimore Streetcar Museum will talk about Baltimore Streetcars - Past, Present, and Future

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Questions?  Contact Bill Hakkarinen

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Photography Club Exhibit Changes December 6

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On December 6, the exhibit of resident smart phone photographs will be retired and replaced by the club's seasonal, Winter & Holiday display of photos.  Enjoy the exhibit while taking in the train group's Holiday Train Garden in the Library area of the Community Center.

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Old & New - Books on Sale

As most of you know, donated books that are not cataloged for the BRA Library are likely to be sold in The Old & New Shop.   We thought you might like to know when we update the shop's book supply so, starting this month, we will send out a list of newly-added books whenever this occurs.  Please note that the list will not include books that were already in the shop nor will it be updated as books are sold.  It is simply a list of new acquisitions at a point in time. 

 

Click here for a list of books that were added to the shop January 8.  These books are available thanks to the generosity of your fellow residents and, of course, all sales benefit the BRA.

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Pop Up Barn Sale - February 3

On Tuesday, February 3rd, there will be a Surprise Mini Sale from 10:30 am - 2:30 pm in the Barn Sale Workroom. It features This & That & Clothing.  Come and get some real bargains.

Questions?  Contact Wiffy Gill

 

Old & New - Books on Sale

As most of you know, donated books that are not cataloged for the BRA Library are likely to be sold in The Old & New Shop.   We thought you might like to know when we update the shop's book supply so, starting this month, we will send out a list of newly-added books whenever this occurs.  Please note that the list will not include books that were already in the shop nor will it be updated as books are sold.  It is simply a list of new acquisitions at a point in time. 

 

Click here for a list of books that were added to the shop January 8.  These books are available thanks to the generosity of your fellow residents and, of course, all sales benefit the BRA.

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MaCCRA’s Legislative Day in Annapolis - February 26th

MEMBERS ARE INVITED!

Please join with MaCCRA members from across the state as we meet on Thursday, February 26th at the Calvert House in Annapolis. The program will include presentations by MaCCRA leaders, our lobbyists, and Senate and House of Delegate legislators. There will also be time to network with other MaCCRA members and legislative leaders from across the state. Lunch will be provided.

We will travel to Annapolis by bus/van at 7:00 a.m. on February 26th.  Members interested in attending (first come, first served) should contact Membership Chair, Brenda Boytim at 856-912-4330 or email at brendasmollie@verizon.net.

The cost of transportation, lunch, and program fee will be covered by Broadmead’s MaCCRA Chapter.

Open Forum Schedule

Open Forum has laid out its programs for the month of January.  All presentations will be in the Auditorium starting at 7:00pm.

  • Thurs, January 8               The Baltimore Immigration Museum  (flyer)  

  • Thurs, January 15             Keukenhof the Most Beautiful Garden in Europe  (flyer)  

  • Thurs, January 22             A 10-Day African Safari with Pat & Eric van den Beemt  (flyer)  

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Question? Contact Mike Goodrch

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Great Decisions 2026 Program

The Foreign Policy Association has announced the eight topics for the 2026 Great Decisions Program.  Here at Broadmead, the sessions will start on Thursday, February 5 and continue on subsequent Thursdays through April 2 (except March 5).  The sessions will run 3:00 to 4:30 pm in the afternoon in the auditorium followed by a half hour discussion period.  A briefing manual will be available to purchase after October 18 and delivered in early December.  Please contact Pete Suggatt if you are interested in receiving a copy of the briefing book.  The book will cost $35 or $40.   Barry Rascovar will be leading the presentations and discussions again.  For a detail descriptions of the topics go to the Great Decisions page, click here.  (flyer)  

 

Please let Pete Sugatt know if you want to enroll in this program.

 

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Nature Committee 2025-2026 Schedule

The Nature Committee has announced the it FY 2026 schedule is to meet on the first Thursday of each month in the Auditorium at 11:00 am starting in October.  Exceptions are December's meeting will be in the Seminar Room and January's meeting will be on January 8.  

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​Questions should be directed to Nancy Funk

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Socrates Cafe

January Meeting: Socrates Cafe will meet on Tuesday, January 20th at 10:30 am in the Auditorium.  They will start with a short video, "Life is Magic: How to Rediscover the Miracle in Every Day" followed by a discussion of the question “How are our lives nurtured by recognizing the magic in our everyday lives?”   The meeting is open to all and is sponsored by Towson Unitarian Universalist Church.

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February Meeting: Socrates Cafe will meet on Tuesday, February 17th at 10:30 am in the Auditorium.  They will start with a short video, "AI and the Rise of Synthetic Spirituality, Philosophy, Psychology" followed by a discussion of the question "Is AI the new fake guru?"  The meeting is open to all and is sponsored by Towson Unitarian Universalist Church.

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Questions?  Contact Carel Hedlud

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Site4Sight Meeting Information

Does your vision, like other parts of your anatomy, not work as well as it once did?  Site4Sight is the low vision subcommittee of the BRA Health Committee.  We’ve been in a time of reorganization for the past year, and are interested in your thoughts and experiences about how those with low vision navigate life at Broadmead.  To this end, we will be holding an informal gathering for anyone interested on the second Wednesday of the month from 10-12 in the Fireplace Room.  We’re not a group that can address medical needs, but will host outside guests from Functional Pathways

 

Questions?  Contact Mari Quint, R-11, 410-804-7876

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First Monday Book Club Update

The first Monday Book Group meets the first Monday of each month at 10:30 am in the Fireplace Room to discuss readings. The First Monday Book Group plans to discuss books about the American Revolution on Jan. 5.  On February 2, we will read Ann Tyler's book Three Days in June/.  There is a copy in the Broadmead Library.  On March 2, we will discuss The Land of Sweet Forever by Harper Lee (recently published  series of short stories of Alabama in the 40s and 50s)  This book is also a download on Libby from Baltimore County Public Library.

 

 

 

Questions?  Contact Elsa Collins​

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Big Books Club

Ours is a small group who meet the fourth Monday of each month at 10:00 am in the Fireplace Room to informally discuss one of those heavy volumes you never got around to in college. We read each book over the course of 'however long it takes.'  Our next meeting will be on December 22nd at 10:00 am in the Fireplace Room. We will be discussing Thomas Mann's Magic Mountain (first four chapters).  

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Several years ago a group of 7 intrepid residents met over the course of six months to discuss James Joyce's Ulysses.  We had a wonderful time. I am wondering whether some of these same people and a group of new folks might be interested in reading and discussing Ulysses again or for the first time. If you are at all interested in such an effort in the near future, give me a call at 443-826-8660 or email me at johnbosco360@gmail.com. It's a lot of fun.

 

We are a very informal group who just enjoy each other's company.  Feel free to drop in and enjoy the fun. Any questions can be sent to johnbosco360@gmail.com, or call John Mattingly at 443-826-8660.

Everyone is welcome.

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Reading the Bard Literary Group

The Shakespeare series, Reading the Bard, meets on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 2 o’clock in the auditorium. On the first Tuesday, we watch a film version of a Shakespeare play and on the third Tuesday we talk about both the play and the film and lots of other things too. Everybody is welcome. You don’t need to read the play in advance.  

 

On Tuesday, January 20, we will screen 12th Night, the last of the plays, that we read along side of the students from Friends school.

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Now I’d like to take a pause from the Bard and try something completely different. I’m thinking about a small group interested in reading Milton’s, Paradise Lost. If you can, let Tom Scheye know whether you’d be interested or not.

Questions?  Call Tom Scheye.

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Classic Book Club

For new and all interested residents, Broadmead has a Classics Book Club that meets monthly in the Fireplace Room. We are a lively but very low-key group of about 20 readers of those classic books that we read or were planning to read in high school or college but never got around to--or have since forgotten. We have a great time for an hour or so every month and would love to have new members.  We meet at 10:00 a.m. on the third Monday of each month. If interested, just show up or contact John Mattingly at 443-826-8660.  Our next meeting will be on Monday, January 19th at 10:00 am in the Fireside Room. We will be reading A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce.

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The proposed reading list for 2026 has been posted on the Book Club page.  Click here for the list of books.

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Books Not Returned

Many of our books have been checked out for several months and are therefore not available to other residents. If you are not actively reading a library book that you have checked out, please return it to the drop box marked book return, near the nonfiction section of the library.

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Library Book Donations

BRA Library book donations will be the second Thursday of each month at 9:30 am, the same time that the BCPL Bookmobile is here.  Please note that the library does not accept donations outside of the monthly collection.   Non-Broadmead Library books found in the book return box or left on the library tables will be discarded.     Click here to view the Library's book donation guidelines. 

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BRA Library Online Catalog

The Broadmead Library catalog is online, and no login or password is required. It will tell you which books the library owns, although not whether the book has been checked out. You can search by author, title, or keyword.  To access the BRA library online catalog click here

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Barn Sale Receiving Donations Weekly

The Greater Barn Sale is ready to receive inventory from all residents every Thursday from 10:00 am to noon and 2:00 to 4:00 pm.  Please deliver ALL donations (except books) to the Barn Sale workroom in the back hall of the Lower Level of the Center.  Book donations are the second Thursday of the month in the library area (see library notice below).  Please make sure all clothing is clean, in good repair and desirable by another person. also, please no men's trousers or suits.  All donations to the Barn Sale contribute to the support of the many BRA  activities we enjoy.  For any questions or concerns please email Lucy Wright.  Click here for a list of the Barn Sale organization and the department heads.

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The Barn Sale also accepts donations from families of residents who are moving to assisted living or who have passed away.  We also accept donations from new residents who are downsizing during their move to Broadmead.  Click below for a donation guide for residents and families.  Information for new residents is available through the Marketing department.

For more information about the Barn Sale, go to www.broadmeadbra.org/barn-sale. 

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​Listserv Guidelines

There has been some discussion about the use of the email system, listserv.  Here is a link to guidelines that were established several years ago about its use.  Listserv Guidelines  To register for the Listserv, see the note at the bottom of the Documents page

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