<div dir="ltr"><div>This November, in celebration of National Family Caregivers Month, the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD) is proud to honor the dedication and resilience of family caregivers across our community. Caregivers play a vital role in supporting loved ones with disabilities, chronic illnesses, and age-related needs, yet they often face high stress and isolation. To connect caregivers with community resources, support networks, and restorative opportunities, LBPD is offering a diverse lineup of accessible programs and activities throughout the month.<br><br>November highlights include interactive group fitness with The SPIRIT Club, hands-on creative arts like the &quot;Mud to Music&quot; rattle-making workshop and loom knitting, open, accessible chess play, and a special presentation on November 4th in partnership with the Maryland Department of Aging Family Caregiver Support Program. All in-person programming will take place at the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled at 415 Park Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21201.<br><br>We invite caregivers, care recipients, and family members of all ages to join us in honoring and supporting those who give so much to others.<br><br>Family Caregiver Program and Support Services: An Overview of the National Family Caregiver Program and the Johns Hopkins Memory Care Family Checklist (Virtual)<br>Presenters Mark Tesoro, Cognitive and Behavioral Health Specialist, and Molly Wisniewski, Family Caregiver Program Manager, will discuss the Family Caregiver Program, along with support services and resources from the Maryland Department of Aging. Join the discussion during this one-hour virtual presentation. This is an online event. The event URL will be included in the registration email.<br>Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 10:00\u201311:00 AM<br>Family Caregiver Program Registration Link: <a href="https://forms.gle/76AB6p3y7emXg5cu7">https://forms.gle/76AB6p3y7emXg5cu7</a></div><div><br></div><div>SPIRIT Club Fitness (In Person)<br>A 60-minute inclusive group fitness session focused on movement, strength, endurance, flexibility, body awareness, and having fun while being active. Registration is required!<br>Monday, November 2, 2026 | 11:00 AM\u201312:00 PM<br>Monday, November 9, 2026 | 11:00 AM\u201312:00 PM<br>Monday, November 23, 2026 | 11:00 AM\u201312:00 PM<br>SPIRIT Club Fitness Registration Link: <a href="https://forms.gle/hfsowUBs9vX3fCYv9">https://forms.gle/hfsowUBs9vX3fCYv9</a><br> <br>Accessible Chess (In Person)<br>Chess players of all levels are invited to play! Meet a new friend, chat about a strategy, and enjoy the game. This is an open chess session for participants to play and learn together. Refreshments will be served. No registration required. <br>Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 11:30 AM\u201312:30 PM<br>Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 11:30 AM\u201312:30 PM<br><br>Loom Knitting (In Person)<br>Do you enjoy crafting and making new things? Join Terri Nettles, an expert blind crafter, as she teaches the loom knit technique. Loom knitting is a craft that uses a loom instead of needles to weave yarn into fabric. Materials will be provided to those who register. Registration is required!<br>Monday, November 9, 2026 | 1:00 PM\u20132:30 PM<br>Loom Knitting Registration Link: <a href="https://forms.gle/oZLHhFYnthgvNcLn6">https://forms.gle/oZLHhFYnthgvNcLn6</a><br><br>Mud to Music: Rattle-Making Workshop (In Person)<br>Join the fun with live demonstrations and recreations of Pre-Columbian musical instruments, including a selection of rattles. The rattle-making workshop will unfold through a step-by-step process with clay, using simple hand-building techniques and pottery tools. Registration is required!<br>Saturday, November 21, 2026 | 10:00 AM\u20131:00 PM<br>Mud to Music Registration Link: <a href="https://forms.gle/7VKCCf1jZkg1y7LQ6">https://forms.gle/7VKCCf1jZkg1y7LQ6</a></div><div><br></div><div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">Best, </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">LaShawn </div><br><br></div><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="font-size:12.8px;border-collapse:collapse;border:none"><tbody><tr><td width="102" valign="top" style="width:76.5pt;border-top:none;border-bottom:none;border-left:none;border-right:1pt solid windowtext;padding:0in 5.4pt"><p style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:5pt"><br></span> <img src="cid:ii_14e8cd7de7082e4b" width="90" height="96"></p></td><td width="234" valign="top" style="width:175.5pt;border:none;padding:0in 5.4pt"><p style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