Events


IMAGE Wellness Series: Get to Know the Out and About Program

 IMAGE Wellness Series. Get to know the Out and About Program. Group photo of Out and About team.

DATE: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
TIME: 2:00 pm

LOCATION: Zoom
Register for IMAGE Wellness Series: Get to Know the Out and About Program

Join The IMAGE Center’s IMAGE Wellness Series on November 20 at 2:00 pm via Zoom to explore the Out and About program. This event is for those in nursing facilities—or their loved ones—considering a transition to community living. Learn how the program connects individuals with resources like Medicaid Long-Term Care and community-based services, offering vital supports such as personal assistance and accessibility adaptations. Led by experienced Peer Support Staff, this session will provide guidance and resources to help participants achieve independence in the community.

Register for IMAGE Wellness Series: Get to Know the Out and About Program


IMAGE Wellness Series: Chat & Chew

IMAGE WELLNESS SERIES. Chat and Chew Live Cooking Class. Photo of person cracking an egg in a pan surrounded by fresh produce.

DATE: Saturday, December 7, 2024
TIME: 12:00pm
LOCATION: Blind Industries and Services of Maryland
3345 Washington Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21227
Register for IMAGE Wellness Series: Chat & Chew

Join The IMAGE Center’s IMAGE Wellness Series on December 7 at noon for a Chat & Chew live cooking class with Wendy Messersmith, a certified Optavia health coach! Held at Blind Industries and Services of Maryland, Wendy will guide attendees through healthy cooking tips and recipes. Bring a non-perishable food item to donate and enjoy a fun, hands-on wellness experience just in time for the holidays. Registration required.

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IMAGE Wellness Series: Healthy & Happy Holidays: Self-Care Chair Yoga

Woman doing chair yoga. Links to event registration.

DATE: December 18, 2024
TIME: 2:00 PM
LOCATION: Zoom
Register for Healthy & Happy Holidays: A Self-Care Chair Yoga Class

Celebrate the holiday season with wellness and self-care! Join us for Healthy & Happy Holidays: A Self-Care Chair Yoga Class, a gentle, accessible yoga session designed for individuals with limited mobility. Led by experienced instructors from Create Calm, this virtual class will guide you through relaxing movements, mindfulness techniques, and breathing exercises—all from the comfort of your chair.

Discover ways to reduce stress, improve flexibility, and nurture your well-being during this busy time of year. Whether you’re new to yoga or looking for a refreshing self-care moment, this class is for you.

Take a break, breathe deeply, and enjoy a healthier, happier holiday season!

Register for Healthy & Happy Holidays: A Self-Care Chair Yoga Class


The virtual conversation

Every 3rd Friday on Zoom – 2 – 3pm

Join the virtual conversation! A discussion with nursing facility residents and people with disabilities in the community. A collaboration between Image Center and Independence NOW.

Contact Crystal Brockington (443.219.7407) or Shannon Minnick (240.638.0070)

VME Client Services Meetings

Second Wednesday of each month by Zoom. 6pm

Volunteer engineers & medical professionals review new requests submitted by family members, caregivers, teachers and medical professionals.  Zoom meetings are arranged with clients to gather information about the requests. Great way to meet clients and work as a team. Recent graduates are encouraged to participate.

More about Volunteers for Medical Engineering

VME – Project Review and Approval Committee (PRAC)

Fourth Wednesday of each month by Zoom – 6pm

More about Volunteers for Medical Engineering

Volunteer engineers and medical professionals review, approve, and monitor all projects for feasibility, quality, and safety. School teams make presentations on their project designs which provides students with an opportunity to sharpen presentation skills before a panel of professionals. PRAC signs off on all product deliveries. It’s a fascinating meeting where volunteers put their heads together to come up with innovative solutions for our clients.

Housing Information Workshop

Third Thursday of every month 2pm – 4pm

Each month, we hold a workshop for those in need of housing to connect with resources throughout Maryland. Sign-up for Weinberg and Section 811 waiting lists. We have limited space so please sign up in advance at: housing@imagemd.org or call 443-320-4008.

Note: These events are paused now due to COVID-19. Reach out to us at the contact information above to learn more about housing resources and we will work with you one-on-one.

National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Chapter Meeting

Third Thursday of every month 7pm – 9pm

Contact the Image Center for more information

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