Work will start on the pond project in coming weeks, said Robb Fish, an education and outreach Specialist with the county’s Watershed Protection and Restoration Program.

The pond was originally constructed in the early1990s. The water in the pond drains from 36.3 acres, 27.1 of which is impervious surface, such as pavement.

In addition to adding capacity to the stormwater pond, the changes will allow the pond to absorb polluted stormwater more efficiently, slowing it down and reducing untreated runoff into Church Creek.

Church Creek is a part of the South River watershed. The county estimates thatthe project will leadto areduction of 177.9 pounds of nitrogen per year, 27.1 pounds of phosphorous per year, and 8.7 tons of sediment per year.

The estimated construction cost for the pollution reduction and habitat improvement project is $356,923, according to a county report.

“Hopefully by the end of the summer we’ll have a nice new pond here,” Fish said. rpacella@capgaznews.com SENIOR BRIEFS Annapolis Center The following activity will be offered at the Annapolis Senior Activity Center, 119 S.

Villa Ave. Information: 410-222-1818.

ISLAND PARTY will be held at noon Wednesday, June 21. The $10 fee is due by June 14. Get ready for a summer event featuring steel drums and lunch catered by Red Hot & Blue.

Arnold Center The following activities are offered at the Arnold Senior Activity Center, 44 Church Road. Information: 410-222-1922.

SING-ALONG with Bill Sharkey and Friends at 12:45 P.M. Monday, June 5.

GRANDPARENTS DAY CELEBRATION will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 14.

Bring the grandchildren for fun and fascinating entertainment. Michael Shwedick of Reptile World will bring gentle reptiles.

After the show, children get a McDonald’s chicken nugget meal. Seating is limited.

Advance sign up is required.$2 for the meal.

SCRABBLE CHALLENGE your brain by playing Scrabble from 12:45 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Mondays. New participants are welcome.

MAH-JONGG Open play runs from 1:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Tuesdays; volunteers play 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

Brooklyn Park Center The following activities are offered at the Brooklyn Park Activity Center, 202 Hammonds Lane. Information: 410-222-6847.

GARDENING EXERCISE Enjoy the sun and garden and get in shape in a program of small exercises at 9 a.m. Monday, June 5.

Bring sunscreen and a hat.

HOW TO MAKE GREETING CARDS with Lisa will be held 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Friday, June 9, and June 23. Learn how to make cards.

WII TOURNAMENT with grandchildren will be held 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 13.

FRANK CAPPADORA will entertain on the keyboard 11 a.m. to noon Friday, June 9, performing summertime tunes.

ENGLISH CLASS A basic skills course that integrates listening, speaking, reading and writing skills runs from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays.

REGULATION SHUFFLEBOARD Play at 1 p.m. Tuesdays and 2p.m. Thursdays.

O’Malley Center The following activities are offered at the O’Malley Senior Activity Center, 1270 Odenton Road, in Odenton. Information: 410-222-6227.

PHOENIX ARTS MANAGEMENT will perform 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 6.

PROJECT NATALE JAZZ BAND will perform at noon Tuesday, June 7.

FRIDAY FILM The movie “Lion” will be shown at 12:30 p.m. Friday, June 9.

QUILT CLUB Members help one another with projects and donated pieces at 1 p.m.

Fridays in the Annex. The club is open to new and experienced quilters.

Pasadena Center The following activities are offered at the Pasadena Senior Activity Center, 4103 Mountain Road. Information: 410-222- 0030.

MUSIC BY GEORGE GARRISH AND FRIENDS Enjoy an afternoon of country music at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, June 8.

PINOCHLE 8:50 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. Mondays.

PAINTING CLASS Deborah Scales leads the class from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Thursdays.