Gwendolyn Coffield Seniors                                240-777-4900

Gwendolyn Coffield Community Center, 2450 Lyttonsville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910

About the Program
Coffield Seniors enjoy a wide range of activities on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between 10:00am and 2:00pm. A partnership with The Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington provides program leadership along with the transportation and lunch services on Wednesdays. All program days include activities such as entertainment, health screening and education, exercise and fitness, arts & crafts, informational speakers, and more. Mini-trips to local points of interest add another dimension to the wide range of possibilities offered through Coffield Seniors, as does the Senior Fit & Flexibility Exercise Program held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Seniors, ages 55 and above who live in the surrounding community are invited to come and experience all that the Gwendolyn Coffield Center has to offer.

General Information
Coffield Seniors is located in Coffield Community Center. The Senior program is staffed by program directors who work closely with the participants to provide the kinds of activities appealing to seniors. A newsletter is produced that includes the calendar of events and is available when you visit the Coffield Senior program.

Directions
From I-495 take the Georgia Avenue (MD-97) exit towards Silver Spring. Merge right onto 16th Street. Turn right onto East-West Highway and right at Grubb Road (the third light). You will pass Rolling Woods apartments on the right. The next drive way on the your right will be the community center parking lot. Our street address is 2450 Lyttonsville Road. (Please note that Grubb Road turns into Lyttonsville Road.)

Weekly Schedule

Tuesdays

9:00am-12:00pm Open Gym for Walkers

9:00am-2:00pm Computer Lab

10:00am-2:00pm Weight Room

10:15am-11:00am Senior Fit Exercise Registration required. Call Holy Cross Hospital at 301-754-7160

11:00am-12:00pm Blood Pressure Screening by Suburban Hospital - second Tuesday of the month.

11:30am-12:00pm Bag Lunch Bring your own lunch and relax with friends.

1:00pm-2:00pm Varied Program (i.e. guest speakers, arts and crafts, games, music, etc.)

Wednesdays
Limited transportation available. For more information, call 301-230-3751.

9:00am-12:00pm Open Gym for Walkers

10:00am-2:00pm Senior Lounge Open for Games and Music

10:00am-11:00am Current Events Discussion Group Talk about the news and share your views.

11:00am-12:00pm Chair Exercise Feel more energetic with exercise.

12:00pm-12:45pm Lunch (Please make a reservation.) Nutrition lunch program or bring your own.

12:45pm-1:45pm Varied Program (i.e. guest speakers, arts and crafts, games, music, etc.)

12:45pm-1:45pm Bingo

Thursdays
9:00am-10:00am Open Gym for Walkers

9:00am-2:00pm Computer Lab

10:00am-2:00pm Senior Lounge Open for Games, Crafts and Music

10:00am-2:00pm Weight Room

10:15am-11:00am Senior Fit Exercise Registration required. Call Holy Cross Hospital at 301-754-7160

11:30am-12:00pm Bag Lunch Bring your own lunch and relax with friends.

1:00pm-2:00pm Varied Program (i.e. guest speakers, arts and crafts, games, music, etc.)

Senior Access to Weight and Exercise Room:

Seniors may use the weight and exercise room free of charge between 10:00am and 2:00pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays by registering (ask at the center desk). Seniors who choose to use the exercise room on the other days or hours will have to purchase the regular weight room membership. Weight room memberships provide access to the other Montgomery County Community Center weight and exercise rooms. Click here to see other avaialbe locations.

Available Transportation
Limited door-to-door transportation is available on Wednesday. New people are welcome to call to determine if they live within the travel district. Reservations must be made two days in advance. Please call 301-230-4540.

Nutrition Lunch Program
A nutritious kosher lunch is served at 12:00noon on Wednesdays and is sponsored by The Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington. It costs $6.74 per person to provide the meal. If you are unable to contribute this amount, we ask you to make a minimum contribution of $2 to pay for this service. Contributions are used to purchase meals, so please contribute to the fullest extent possible. A reservation is required prior to attending Wednesday's lunch and can be made by calling 301-230-3751. We regret we are unable to provide a lunch on Thursdays but invite you to join us for a brown bag lunch.

Customer Satisfaction
The Montgomery County Department of Recreation strives to provide high quality programs and opportunities for seniors, and we value your input. Please take a moment to share your ideas, comments and suggestions to help us continue to improve recreation services to seniors. Click here to give us your valuable feedback by completing a Customer Satisfaction Survey.

You may also contact us by email: mailto:rec%20seniors@montgomerycountymd.gov

Inclement Weather Policy
When Montgomery County Public Schools are closed due to snow, ice or severe weather, all classes, activities and mini-trips will be cancelled. There will be no lunch served and no transportation. If County Schools have a delayed opening, all classes scheduled to begin at 10:00am or later may be held as usual. When County schools close early, the center may close early, and activities are cancelled. If in doubt, call the center before you attempt to go, or call the Senior Programs Office at 301-468-4540.

ADA Information
Montgomery County Government is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and seniors with disabilities are encouraged to participate in senior programs. If you need auxiliary aids or services in order to participate, call 301-468-4540 two weeks prior to the start of the program.

Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance is available for low-income residents. Call the Senior Programs Office for information at 301-468-4540.