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Online Programs for Adult Learning (OPAL)

The Online Programs for Adult Learning (OPAL) Center is a virtual senior center, OPAL combines all the wonderful hybrid classes and online programs offered by our senior centers along with a variety of upcoming programs provided by our partners. Membership in OPAL is open to those 50 years and older. 

SIGN UP TO PARTICIPATE IN OPAL PROGRAMS

To participate in OPAL's programs, complete the form below to be added to BC- PASS. You'll receive an email confirming your registration with instructions on how to access our online programs and classes.

Once you have access to MyActiveCenter(link is external), watch the video(link is external) to learn how to create an account, and search and signup for programs.

Read the user terms below before registering for the program.

USER TERMS AND CONDITIONS

PHOTOGRAPH AND VIDEO

I hereby voluntarily agree to participate in programs offered or sponsored by the Baltimore County Department of Aging and/or the senior center council. I understand and grant the Baltimore County Department of Aging and/or the senior center council the right to distribute, transmit, publish, copy or otherwise make use of, either in whole or in part, either digitally or in any other medium known or later discovered, the photographs/video to be taken. I understand and agree that the photographs/video may be used without identifying me as their subject.

I, for myself, my personal representatives, assigns, heirs and next of kin, hereby release, discharge, covenant not to sue, and agree to indemnify and save and hold harmless the Baltimore County Government, the Baltimore County Department of Aging, employees, representatives, and assignees and/or the Senior Center Council, their officers, agents, servants and employees from liability arising from any claim or cause of action, now known or later discovered, for among other things, invasion of privacy, right of publicity and defamation arising from the use of the photographs/video.

Sign Up for Access to OPAL Programs

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USER TERMS AND CONDITIONS

PHOTOGRAPH AND VIDEO

I hereby voluntarily agree to participate in programs offered or sponsored by the Baltimore County Department of Aging and/or the senior center council. I understand and grant the Baltimore County Department of Aging and/or the senior center council the right to distribute, transmit, publish, copy or otherwise make use of, either in whole or in part, either digitally or in any other medium known or later discovered, the photographs/video to be taken. I understand and agree that the photographs/video may be used without identifying me as their subject.

I, for myself, my personal representatives, assigns, heirs and next of kin, hereby release, discharge, covenant not to sue, and agree to indemnify and save and hold harmless the Baltimore County Government, the Baltimore County Department of Aging, employees, representatives, and assignees and/or the Senior Center Council, their officers, agents, servants and employees from liability arising from any claim or cause of action, now known or later discovered, for among other things, invasion of privacy, right of publicity and defamation arising from the use of the photographs/video.

Name
Address
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Emergency Contact Information
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GETSETUP

BCDA has partnered with GetSetUp(link is external) to provide the County's older adults with a wide array of free classes and programs, just use the coupon code: Baltimore. GetSetUp includes:

  • 350 classes—topics include exercise, cooking, as well as courses to learn new skills
  • Brain games
  • Opportunities to make new friends
  • Technology classes to teach you more about using devices, cloud services, Zoom and Google documents
  • Expert speakers on a variety of topics

Create an account to get started with the new member orientation and a tour of the website and class offerings. You can view the class schedule up to two weeks in advance. If you frequently participate in the Baltimore County Department of Aging's online programs, you will be amazed at the additional programs you now have access to.

Listen to our podcast(link is external) created by our On the Air class. It's an old time radio show. Enjoy!

UPCOMING PROGRAMS AND CLASSES

View a listing of OPAL programs below.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Free Tech Support!

Friday, July 18, 2025, 12 to 2 pm
Weekly on Friday 12 to 2 p.m. until Friday, December 26, 2025,
Upcoming
  • Friday, July 25, 2025, 12 to 2 pm
  • Friday, August 1, 2025, 12 to 2 pm
OPAL Center Program

Knifty Knitters

Monday, July 14, 2025, 10 to 11 am
Weekly on Monday 10 to 11 a.m. until Monday, December 29, 2025,
Upcoming
  • Monday, July 21, 2025, 10 to 11 am
  • Monday, July 28, 2025, 10 to 11 am
OPAL Center Program

Mind Your Mondays

Monday, July 14, 2025, 11 am to 12 pm
Weekly on Monday 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. until Monday, December 29, 2025,
Upcoming
  • Monday, July 21, 2025, 11 am to 12 pm
  • Monday, July 28, 2025, 11 am to 12 pm
Zoom

Quilting

Monday, July 14, 2025, 2:30 to 3:30 pm
Weekly on Monday 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. until Monday, December 29, 2025,
Upcoming
  • Monday, July 21, 2025, 2:30 to 3:30 pm
  • Monday, July 28, 2025, 2:30 to 3:30 pm
Seven Oaks Senior Center

Spanish, Intermediate

Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 12:30 to 1:30 pm
Weekly on Tuesday 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. until Tuesday, December 30, 2025,
Upcoming
  • Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 12:30 to 1:30 pm
  • Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 12:30 to 1:30 pm
OPAL Center Program

Explorations in Art: Building Landscape through Drawing

Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 3:24 to 5:15 pm
Monthly on the fourth Wednesday 3:24 to 5:15 p.m. until Wednesday, December 24, 2025,
Upcoming
  • Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 3:24 to 5:15 pm
  • Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 3:24 to 5:15 pm
OPAL Center Program

Become a Dementia Friend

Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 12 to 1:15 pm
Monthly on the first Tuesday 12 to 1:15 p.m. until Tuesday, December 2, 2025,
Upcoming
  • Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 12 to 1:15 pm
  • Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 12 to 1:15 pm
OPAL Center Program

Mindful Practices for Seniors

Friday, July 18, 2025, 10 to 10:45 am
Weekly on Friday 10 to 10:45 a.m. until Friday, December 19, 2025,
Upcoming
  • Friday, July 25, 2025, 10 to 10:45 am
  • Friday, August 1, 2025, 10 to 10:45 am
OPAL Center Program

Mindful Meditation with Dr. Mickey Fenzel

Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 10 to 11 am
Weekly on Tuesday 10 to 11 a.m. until Tuesday, December 30, 2025,
Upcoming
  • Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 10 to 11 am
  • Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 10 to 11 am
OPAL Center Program

Memory Enhancement

Thursday, July 17, 2025, 10 to 11:30 am
Weekly on Thursday 10 to 11:30 a.m. until Thursday, December 18, 2025,
Upcoming
  • Thursday, July 24, 2025, 10 to 11:30 am
  • Thursday, July 31, 2025, 10 to 11:30 am
OPAL Center Program

Zentangle

Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 10 am to 12 pm
Weekly on Wednesday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. until Wednesday, December 17, 2025,
Upcoming
  • Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 10 am to 12 pm
  • Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 10 am to 12 pm
OPAL Center Program

Get Hipp! with Shane Ohmer

Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 11 am to 12 p.m.
OPAL Center Program

Zentangle

Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 1 to 3 pm
Weekly on Wednesday 1 to 3 p.m. until Wednesday, December 17, 2025,
Upcoming
  • Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 1 to 3 pm
  • Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 1 to 3 pm
OPAL Center Program

S.H.I.P. Medicare Basics

Friday, July 18, 2025, 10:30 am to 12 p.m.
OPAL Center Program

Vitamins & Minerals

Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 11 am to 12 p.m.
OPAL Center Program

Medicare Fraud

Friday, August 8, 2025, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
OPAL Center Program

S.H.I.P. Medicare Basics

Friday, August 15, 2025, 10:30 am to 12 p.m.
OPAL Center Program

Spanish, Beginner

Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 8:45 to 9:45 am
Weekly on Tuesday 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. until Tuesday, December 30, 2025,
Upcoming
  • Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 8:45 to 9:45 am
  • Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 8:45 to 9:45 am
OPAL Center Program

Fall Prevention: Increasing Safety of Older Adults

Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 11 am to 12 p.m.
OPAL Center Program

How to do Medicare Part D Research

Friday, September 12, 2025, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
OPAL Center Program

S.H.I.P. Medicare Basics

Friday, September 19, 2025, 10:30 am to 12 p.m.
OPAL Center Program

Estate Planning

Friday, October 24, 2025, 12 to 1 p.m.
OPAL Center Program

Explore Our Senior Centers

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OPAL Center Program

611 Central Avenue
Room 326
Towson, Maryland 21204

Email

theopalcenter@baltimorecountymd.gov

Phone

410-887-1929

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