September 2026

From the What's Next Board

Help out with clean up! See results!

Did you know that Friends of Patterson Park hosts trash pick-ups on the first Saturday of the month? They offer trash grabbers, bags, gloves and coffee. You get the satisfaction of making our park even better. Plus, you find some strange stuff. Some neighborhood organizations offer the same thing; see an example for Highlandtown here.

You can also go to Patterson Park with a neighbor on any day and ask the folks at the White House for a trash bag and grabber.

Member Photos and Contact Information

The Communications Committee has updated the contact list to include all those members that have opted in to have their information available. The updated version is available now! Also, Nancy Supik organized our members page into a photo array. To view, go to the About page of whatsnextbaltimore.org and scroll down to Our Members Pages. We welcome more photos, so if your photo is not already included in the array, please submit it to hello@whatsnextbaltimore.org. If you need to update your contact information or if you need the password to access this page, please email hello@whatsnextbaltimore.org. 

UkuLaLas!

Tuesdays, 9:45-11:30am
Cedar House in Patterson Park

At 9:45am strum along with the UkuLaLas. Meet on Tuesday mornings at the Cedar House for practice. Uke players, other instruments, singers and supportive audience members are all welcome. Need more info or want to get your name added to our text message list for updates? Contact hello@whatsnextbaltimore.org. Need the tune list for the strum or copies of the music? See the UkuLaLas webpage.

And starting at 11am Stroller Strum on the steps of the Observatory.

The UkuLaLas warmly invite all parents and caregivers to a sunny diversion in the park. Bring your little ones to a fun sing along that will be sure to get their toes tapping. Rattles, kazoos and other noise makers are encouraged. Pass the word about this free event in our lovely park.

UkuLaLas Saturday Fall Strum

Saturday, September 5, 10am-noon
Viv Thompson’s House

We’ll meet at Viv’s house from 10am to noon for a special strum. Let's play some fun tunes together! Come at 9:30 for coffee or tea.  

First Monday Trail Hike - Masemore Water Trail

Monday, September 7, 9am-noon
Masemore Water Trail, Gunpowder Falls, Parkton, MD 21120

The September monthly hike is on Labor Day along the Highland Trail in Gunpowder North (up Route 83). Parking is on the right before the bridge and after Fosters “Masemore” Mill.  We will get an earlier start; meet there at 9am or meet at Charmed at 8:15. Please indicate in RSVP whether you can drive from Charmed or need a ride from there. This is a 2.9 mile hike with a lovely walk along the Gunpowder River and then a climb. Rated moderate in difficulty. Hope you can join us!

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Happy Hour

Thursday, September 10, 5-7pm
Ministry of Brewing

Join other What’s Next members at the Ministry of Brewing. Bring your favorite small plate, finger food, or appetizer to share. Games are welcome too! No need to RSVP.

Fiber Arts Group

Sunday, September 13, 3-5pm
Nancy Newman’s Home

The Fiber Arts Group will hold their monthly gathering at Nancy Newman’s house on the second Sunday, as is customary. Everyone that is interested in any fiber arts is welcome to come. Bring the project you are working on—or maybe one where you are stuck. If you are planning to attend, RSVP to let Nancy know and to get the address.

Book Group

Tuesday, September 15, 7-9pm at George Frazier’s Home

We will be reading Solito by Javier Zamora. All are welcome.

New York Times Bestseller • Read With Jenna Book Club Pick as seen on Today • Winner of the Los Angeles Times Christopher Isherwood Prize for Autobiography • Winner of the American Library Association Alex Award • A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the Century

A young poet tells the inspiring story of his migration from El Salvador to the United States at the age of nine in this “gripping memoir” (NPR) of bravery, hope, and finding family. Solito provides an immediate and intimate account not only of a treacherous and near-impossible journey, but also of the miraculous kindness and love delivered at the most unexpected moments. Solito is Javier Zamora’s story, but it’s also the story of millions of others who had no choice but to leave home.

Questions: susanmsterett@gmail.com

Open to new members. This group meets monthly at members’ homes.

The People on the Bus

Wednesday, September 16, 10am-2pm
Rawlings Conservatory

Let’s visit the Rawlings Conservatory in Druid Hill Park. Meet at Nancy Supik's house at 10am. We’ll head down to Eastern Avenue to catch the Navy bus. Bring some cash, $1 each way for the bus (unless you are using the Charm Pass). The Conservatory is free with a $5 suggested donation. Maybe bring a lunch snack to eat out in the gardens! Probably arrive home close to 2 PM. RSVP to let Nancy & Trish know you’re coming.

Need help getting the TRANSIT app loaded or new to the bus? Let us know and we can get together earlier to make sure you are all set!

Beginner’s Ukulele Strum

Friday, September 18, 10am
Viv Thompson’s House

Want to learn the mysteries of different strums? Beats and backbeats? Changing chords? Come for this workshop where we will practice techniques and some of our favorite songs.

UkuLaLas at the Flea Market!

Saturday, September 19, 10-11am

The Ukulalas will play near the Observatory at the Butchers Hill Flea Market on Saturday from 10 AM to 11 AM. Come sing along!

The Flea Market is from 9am-2pm.

Video from the National Theatre

Last week of September; date and time TBD
Cedar House in Patterson Park

We will be presenting a video offering from the National Theatre of Great Britain’s streaming collection in the last week of September at the Cedar House. What's Next's treasury will cover the $100 cleaning fee. We will have a tip jar out to provide the treasury some reimbursement. RSVP by September 20 with Video on the memo line, and you'll get to help choose the 90-minute play we will watch. Then check the Events space for the exact date/time/video title. All are welcome!

Update: Tickets for our September 16 event, August Wilson’s Jitney, are sold out. If you are still interested in this show, there may be available seats for other performances at Fells Point Corner Theatre.

Future Pretenders' Event: Open Mic/Performance Showcase

Start thinking about and selecting your own offering for our 'Open Mic' event in late January or February. This can be anything you would like to share: a joke or story, a favorite poem, a monologue from a play. Or get together with a friend to work up a short duet scene.

Save These Dates!

What’s Next Kayaking Expedition #2

Friday, October 2, 9am-noon (October 5th will be the rain date) 
Brown’s Wharf - Canton Kayak Club, Fell’s Point Dock

What’s Next second kayak excursion is coming Friday, October 2nd, 9am. Meet at Brown’s Wharf - Canton Kayak Club, Fell’s Point Dock. Self serve kayak rentals are available with a smartphone and credit card ($25). RSVP here. Come paddle with us!

Housing as We Age

Sunday, October 4, 2-3:30pm
Nancy Supik’s House

One decision, or series of decisions, we all need to consider as we age is how our housing needs will change. You may be pondering such questions as: 

• How should I modify my existing house so I can stay in it longer? 

• If I want to have someone come live with me, for either financial or caregiving reasons, what do I need to know?

• Are there co-housing options nearby? And how is that different from sharing my home?

• What other housing options are available?

If you are thinking about any of these questions, please join Nancy Supik and Beth Braun for a discussion on how we, as What’s Next, can work together to answer these questions. The first meeting will be held on Sunday, October 4th, at 2:00 pm at Nancy’s house. We will spend time determining which areas of interest apply to those that attend—and how we can delve deeper into the topics. We expect there will be a series of (at least three) informative gatherings after that first meeting. And, depending on the interests of the group, potentially many more after the first set of meetings. 

Want to join in the discussions? RSVP and we'll send you Nancy's address.

Future Events

You can always find information about future What’s Next happenings on our Events page.

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