Larry Williams was a great Rock'n'Roll singer/songwriter and the Marvelettes and the Shirelles were a great all-female vocal groups. What could they possibly have in common? They influenced one of the most influential Rock'n'Roll bands in music history. Come find out all about it.

Gene Kelly was one of the most engaging and influential dancers to ever set foot in Hollywood. He arrived at a time when movie dance was simply a showcase for elegant partners in motion.  Within a few years, he had transformed the nature of male dancing as well as the crucial role of the camera in making dance come alive on the big screen. Starting in the 1940s, Gene Kelly created dozens of classic numbers which helped to define the American movie musical and which continue to delight audiences of all ages around the world. This presentation will survey Kelly’s remarkable achievements, and examine his enduring impact on Hollywood dancing.

Note: The class date has been changed from Tuesday, December 6 to Friday December 16 from 1:00-2:30pm. Julie Kurzava continues her discussion of the transition of American popular songs from Frank Sinatra to R&B, Rock and Roll and the Folk Music Revival. Bob Dylan's music combines the generational shift to protest music and the transition from acoustic instruments to electric. This class will examine his enduring impact, from a historical context to today's music.

Drivers who complete this course may receive a multi-year discount on their auto insurance, depending on state regulations. Exciting new content includes information on brain health, railroad and animal crossings, plus expanded information on car technology and updates on the many new laws in Maryland. A number of tips will be offered to help reduce your chances of having an accident and getting injured. The fee is due at the start of class ($20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members). You can pay by cash or check (made out to AARP). Bring your driver's license, AARP card, cash or check, and a pen. There will be a break for lunch.

Players familiar with American Mahjongg will build their confidence and strengthen their American Mahjongg skills in this four-week Guided Play series. Through interactive game play, participants will receive coaching, tips, and resources designed to enhance strategy, decision-making, and overall game play while balancing the elements of skill, strategy, and luck. Please bring your 2026 NMJL Card to each class. You are responsible for ordering your own 2026 Mah Jongg card before the class. The large print card is recommended. Order from the National Mah Jongg League store: (Please order ONLY from this source.)

American Mahjongg has grown in popularity in part due to brain health benefits. This four-week introductory series teaches the fundamentals of this engaging tile-based game. Participants will learn how to build winning hands by picking and discarding tiles according to the official National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules. You are responsible for ordering your own 2026 Mah Jongg card before the class. The large print card is recommended. Order from the National Mah Jongg League store: (Please order ONLY from this source.) Please bring your card to each class.