Ross Boddy Seniors                                                

Ross Boddy Community Center, 18529 Brooke Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860

About the Program
Ross Boddy Seniors gather on Wednesdays and Thursdays to 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, ceramics and other crafts, games, informational speakers, counseling on issues of interest to seniors, theme parties and lots of camaraderie. Mini-trips to local points of interest add another dimension to the wide range of possibilities offered at Ross Boddy Seniors, as does the Senior Fit Exercise class held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. 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
Ross Boddy Seniors located in Ross Boddy Community Center. The program is staffed by a program director and an assistant 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 Ross Boddy Seniors; or you may request a sample copy by clicking here.

Directions
From Silver Spring: Go north on New Hampshire Avenue through the Colesville area. Turn left on route #108. Turn right on Brooke Road, immediately past the Sandy Spring fire station. Go one mile, and the center is on the right.

From Olney: Go north on Georgia Avenue, and turn right at route #108. Continue on for just over two miles. After passing the Sandy Spring Bank on the right, make a sharp left turn on Brooke Road, which is a very narrow road running between some small stores. Go one mile, and the center is on the right.

Weekly Schedule
Tuesdays
9:00am-9:45am Senior Fit & Flexibility Exercise Program: Designed especially for seniors, this 45-minute exercise class focuses on increasing strength and muscular endurance for activities of daily living and improving flexibility for greater mobility. The program includes periodic fitness assessments and health education. Holy Cross Hospital and Kaiser Permanente sponsor this program in cooperation with Montgomery County Department of Recreation. Permission from your healthcare provider is required before beginning this course. To request a consent form, call 301-754-7149.

Wednesdays
10:00am-2:00pm Ceramics Drop-In Session: A time to work independently on a ceramics project

10:30am-11:00am Chair Exercises: Here's your chance to build healthy exercise into your life.

10:30am-11:00am Blood Pressure Screening: The first Wednesday of every month (sponsored by Montgomery General Hospital)

11:00am-12:00pm Program and Activities: Varied and enjoyable (check the calendar)

12:00pm-12:45pm Lunch: Sign up for a Nutrition Lunch or bring your own.

12:45pm-2:00pm Program and Activities: Varied and enjoyable (check the calendar)

Thursdays
10:00am-2:00pm Ceramics Class: Receive expert instruction on how to create beautiful ceramic pieces. Some pouring is done at the center, and inexpensive items are available if you are interested in trying out your artistic abilities. A firing fee is charged for completed pieces (ranging from $ .50 to $1.50).

9:00am-9:45am Senior Fit & Flexibility Exercise Program: See Tuesday's schedule.

10:30am-11:00am Chair Exercises: Here's your chance to build healthy exercise into your life.

11:00am-12:00pm Fun Activities and Socializing: Varied and enjoyable (check the calendar)

12:00pm-12:45pm Lunch: Sign up for a Nutrition Lunch or bring your own.

12:45pm-2:00pm Program and Activities: Varied and enjoyable (check the calendar)

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, Wednesdays and Thursdays 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.

Available Transportation
Limited door-to-door transportation is available on Wednesdays and Thursdays through Paratransit. New people are welcome to call to determine if they live within the travel district. Reservations must be made two days in advance. If last minute changes are necessary, call before noon the day before the scheduled pick-up (240-777-4925).

Nutrition Lunch Program
A nutritious lunch is served at 12:00noon on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The full cost of the meal is $4.05. For persons aged 60 or older and spouses of any age, a voluntary contribution is requested. Contributions are used to purchase meals, so please contribute to the fullest extent possible. Guests under age 60 must pay the full cost. Menus are available in the lunchroom and the office. Reservations must be made two days in advance. If last minute changes are necessary, call before noon the day before the scheduled lunch (240-777-4925).

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 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. Call the Senior Programs Office for information at 240-777-4925.