Longwood Seniors                                           

Longwood Community Center, 19300 Georgia Avenue, Brookeville, MD 20833

About the Program
Longwood Seniors gather on Mondays and enjoy a wide range of activities together. Meeting between 10:00am and 2:00pm, this program offers entertainment, health screening and education, exercise and fitness, occasional crafts, informational speakers, counseling on issues of interest to seniors, theme parties and lots of camaraderie. Monthly mini-trips to local points of interest add another dimension to the wide range of possibilities offered at Longwood Seniors. Seniors, ages 55 and better who live in the surrounding community and wish to lead active and interesting lives, will find this to be a stimulating and friendly group of folks. It is a place to make friends, to receive useful information, and to enjoy activities. In other words, it is a "happening place" where seniors have the opportunity to build relationships and keep connected to life.

General Information
Longwood Seniors is located in Longwood Community Center. The program is staffed by a program director who works 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 Longwood on Mondays; or you may request a sample copy by clicking here.

Directions
From Silver Spring: Take Georgia Avenue, north (Route #97) to Olney. Go straight through the Route #108 intersection, and continue on Georgia Avenue. Continue through the Gold Mine Road intersection, and then take the first left into the community center.

Weekly Schedule
Mondays
10:00am-10:30am Coffee and Conversation: Enjoy getting to know our delightful seniors, and taste a cup of coffee, tea or hot cocoa.

10:30am-11:30pm Activity: Varied and enjoyable (check the calendar)

10:30am-11:30am Blood Pressure Screening: First Monday of every month. Take this free test to safeguard your health (provided by a volunteer nurse from Montgomery General Hospital). The first Monday of every month is also the day that the month's birthdays are celebrated.

11:30am-12:30pm Lunch: Bring a bag lunch and enjoy good company.

12:30pm-2:00pm Program: Varied and enjoyable (check the calendar)

Tuesdays
10:00am-2:00pm Bridge and Ceramics: Whether you enjoy Bridge or Ceramics, come to these volunteer led activities for friendly competition and camaraderie. Bring your lunch, and spend the day.

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 Mondays and Tuesdays by registering (ask at the center desk). Seniors who choose to use the exercise room on other days or hours will have to purchase the regular weight room membership. Weight room memberships provide access to other Montgomery County community center weight and exercise rooms. Click here to see other available locations.

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. If Montgomery County Public 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 240-777-4925

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 240-777-4925 two weeks prior to the start of the program.

Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance is available for low-income residents. For information, call the Senior Programs office at 240-777-4925.