At 9:45 AM: Strum along with The UkuLaLas.

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

And starting at 11: AM: Stroller Strum at the Cedar House (last strum of the year, wear your Halloween costume!)

The UkuLaLas warmly invite all parents and care givers to a sunny diversion in the park. Bring your littles 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.

At 9:45 AM: Strum along with The UkuLaLas.

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

And starting at 11: AM: Stroller Strum at the Cedar House

The UkuLaLas warmly invite all parents and care givers to a sunny diversion in the park. Bring your littles 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.

The People on the Bus - Train Museum

Meet at Nancy Supik's and get the MTA app loaded on your phone and learn how to use it (we’ll review last month’s app use ideas and fine tune our skills). We'll walk to the bus stop at 9:45. Bring some cash, $1 each way for the bus (unless you are using the Charm Pass). $10 admission to the museum. Lunch at Hollins Street Market? Probably arrive home close to 2 PM. RSVP to let Nancy & Trish know you’re coming!

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

October Book Group

For next month, we will meet October 13, 7 p.m. We will read:

Matt Haig, The Life Impossible. Available at the Pratt. 

Plot summary: 

When retired math teacher Grace Winters is left a run-down house on a Mediterranean island by a long-lost friend, curiosity gets the better of her. She arrives in Ibiza with a one-way ticket, no guidebook and no plan.

Among the rugged hills and golden beaches of the island, Grace searches for answers about her friend’s life, and how it ended. What she uncovers is stranger than she could have dreamed. But to dive into this impossible truth, Grace must first come to terms with her past.

We will meet at Susan Sterett’s house.

Need Susan’s Address? susanmsterett@gmail.com

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

At 9:45 AM: Strum along with The UkuLaLas.

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

And starting at 11: AM: Stroller Strum on the steps of the Observatory

The UkuLaLas warmly invite all parents and care givers to a sunny diversion in the park. Bring your littles 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.

Fiber Arts Group

Sunday, Oct 11
Nancy Newman’s House

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, please RSVP by email to hello@whatsnextbaltimore.org to let Nancy know and to get the address.

We’ll bring snacks.

Nancy Newman, Beth Braun, Susan Sterett

RSVP: hello@whatsnextbaltimore.org for Nancy’s Address

Ministry of Brewing Happy Hour!

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

At 9:45 AM: Strum along with The UkuLaLas.

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

And starting at 11: AM: Stroller Strum on the steps of the Observatory

The UkuLaLas warmly invite all parents and care givers to a sunny diversion in the park. Bring your littles 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.

First Monday Trail Hike - Upper Patapsco

For October’s hike (October 5th, 10 am) we will explore one of the upper areas of Patapsco Valley State Park, the Hollofield area. 8020 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043, Patapsco Valley State Park Headquarters, Ole Ranger Trail. The trail is rated as moderate and is 3.9 miles long. There is a $2 fee per car. Please use the evite link below to rsvp and indicate whether you will meet us there or want to carpool from Charmed Kitchen at 9:15 am. Let us know if you need a ride or can drive. Hope you can join us!

https://evite.me/NuAJwYdhUc

Housing as We Age Discussion

One decision, or series of decisions, we all need to consider as we age is how our housing needs will change as we age. 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 care-giving reasons, what do I need to know?

• Are there co-housing options nearby? And how it 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. 

RSVP to hello@whatsnextbaltimore.org

No practice on Saturdays during the fall, but we’ll meet at Viv’s house from 10 AM - noon for a special strum. Let’s play some fun tunes together! Come at 9:30 for tea and snacks.

What’s Next second kayak excursion is coming Friday, October 2nd, 9 am. 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 below. Come paddle with us!

https://evite.me/7vqrcDHBuD

At 9:45 AM: Strum along with The UkuLaLas.

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

And starting at 11: AM: Stroller Strum on the steps of the Observatory

The UkuLaLas warmly invite all parents and care givers to a sunny diversion in the park. Bring your littles 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.

At 9:45 AM: Strum along with The UkuLaLas.

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

And starting at 11: AM: Stroller Strum on the steps of the Observatory

The UkuLaLas warmly invite all parents and care givers to a sunny diversion in the park. Bring your littles 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.

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 9-2.

The People on the Bus - Rawlings Conservatory

Let’s visit the Conservatory in Druid Hill Park. Meet at Nancy Supik's at 10 AM and get the MTA app loaded on your phone and learn how to use it. We’ll leave Nancy’s at 10:30 to head down to Eastern Ave to catch the Navy. Bring some cash, $1 each way for the bus (unless you are using the Charm Pass). The Conservaotry 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 app loaded or new to the bus? Let us know and we can get together earlier to make sure you are all set!

September Book Group

We will next meet September 15 at 7 p.m. at George Frazier's house. All are welcome.

We will be reading Solito by Javier Zamora.

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.
A memoir as gripping as it is moving, 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.

Need George’s Address? susanmsterett@gmail.com

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

At 9:45 AM: Strum along with The UkuLaLas.

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

And starting at 11: AM: Stroller Strum on the steps of the Observatory

The UkuLaLas warmly invite all parents and care givers to a sunny diversion in the park. Bring your littles 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.

Fiber Arts Group

Sunday, Sept 13
Nancy Newman’s House

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, please RSVP by email to hello@whatsnextbaltimore.org to let Nancy know and to get the address.

We’ll bring snacks.

Nancy Newman, Beth Braun, Susan Sterett

RSVP: hello@whatsnextbaltimore.org for Nancy’s Address

Ministry of Brewing Happy Hour!

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

At 9:45 AM: Strum along with The UkuLaLas.

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

And starting at 11: AM: Stroller Strum on the steps of the Observatory

The UkuLaLas warmly invite all parents and care givers to a sunny diversion in the park. Bring your littles 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.

First Monday Trail Hike - September 7th.

The September monthly hike is on Labor Day along the Highland Trail in Gunpowder North (up Route 83). Parking is on 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!

https://evite.me/cMRtY9HKGn

No practice on Saturdays during the fall, but we’ll meet at Viv’s house from 10 AM - noon for a special strum. Let’s play some fun tunes together! Come at 9:30 for tea and snacks.

At 9:45 AM: Strum along with The UkuLaLas.

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

And starting at 11: AM: Stroller Strum on the steps of the Observatory

The UkuLaLas warmly invite all parents and care givers to a sunny diversion in the park. Bring your littles 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.

At 9:45 AM: Strum along with The UkuLaLas.

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

And starting at 11: AM: Stroller Strum on the steps of the Observatory

The UkuLaLas warmly invite all parents and care givers to a sunny diversion in the park. Bring your littles 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.

We’ve had to cancel this event due to illness. Hope to reschedule it soon!

Jen & Shannon’s acoustic guitar & percussion styles in addition to their authentic music and lyric structure bring a special depth to the sound of COVERBIRDS! You really do not want to miss a second of their set.

The event will be Thursday 8/20. 6-7:30

BYOB and a snack to share if so inspired!

https://evite.me/6dMKGTHfab

Maxine’s Gallery. 126 N. Madeira St.

Program Committee Meeting

Wednesday, August 19th at 7 pm at Susan Sterett’s house

Do you have an idea for an activity or event for the fall? Are you willing to help organize it - or other What’s Next events? Do you have an interest that you want to share with others in What’s Next? Everyone is welcome. Email Susan at smsterett@msn.com for the address.

What’s Next Kayaking Expedition 

Wednesday, August 19th at 8 am (August 26th will be rain date) 

We will leave from the Canton Kayak Club in Fells Point on the waterfront along the Barcocina Restaurant.

No kayaking experience necessary. Bring your own kayak or rent one for $25 using a smartphone and QR code at pier. Scott Spencer will lead the flotilla with a discussion of highlights around the Inner Harbor and Fells Point. Wear clothes that can get wet. 

Please see rsvp for details.

RSVP 

Book group: August 18, 7 p.m.

We'll be discussing Niall Williams, As it is in Heaven.

Summary: Time has already stopped for Stephen Griffin when he moves into the little house by the sea. Twenty-eight years old and haunted by death, the tall, awkward, shy schoolteacher is content to care for his father in Dublin and let life pass him by. Then a miracle appears: a string ensemble from Venice and, with it, a violinist named Gabriella Castoldi. Even though the worldly, beautiful musician seems incapable of giving her heart, love seizes Stephen Griffin ... unbidden and shaking every particle of his spirit. Features Williams's characteristic lyrical writing.

All welcome.

Host: Barkley Murray. Questions, need address?: susanmsterett@gmail.com

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

At 9:45 AM: Strum along with The UkuLaLas.

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

And starting at 11: AM: Stroller Strum on the steps of the Observatory

The UkuLaLas warmly invite all parents and care givers to a sunny diversion in the park. Bring your littles 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.