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Fall 2008 Working, semi-retired, or retired we realize that your schedule may be a busy one and yet you may want to take the time to try something new in either the day or evening hours SO we are adding a number of new activities to our Program Menu. If you would like us to add your name to our e-mail list and be updated on new happenings please e-mail us at recreation.customerservice@montgomerycountymd.gov and specify "Active Adults On The Go" YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THE ACTIVITIES LISTED BELOW. USE Stay Active Try Something New for FreeIt’s never too late to try a new activity and recent studies suggest that continuing to learn new skills are important to keeping our minds young and healthy. These are short (1½ to 2 hour) informal talks and/or demonstrations about activities that are available and fun in our area. Come learn about a new activity, learn some new skills and have fun too. Talks are free but pre Getting Started in Kayaking Getting Started in Fishing You Can Canoe Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Performs at Senior CentersJoin us for one or more of these free performances by the professional musicians of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: Monday September 22, 1:00pm Friday September 19, 11:00am Friday October 3, 12noon Monday October 20, 12:30pm Monday November 3, 1:15pm Monday November 10, 11:00am Friday September 19, 1:00pm
Visit a Senior Center a Neighborhood Senior Program this Autumn, Senior Centers Gaithersburg Upcounty Senior Center *+ (M-F, 9:30am-4:00pm, Tu, 9:00am-8:00pm) Holiday Park Senior Center *+ (M-F, 9:00am-4:00pm) Long Branch Senior Center *+ (M-F, 10:00am-2:00pm) Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center *+ (M-F, 8:30am-4:00pm, Sat, 9:30am-3:00pm) Neighborhood Senior Programs Clara Barton Seniors (W 10:00am-2:00pm) Bauer Drive Seniors + (M 10:00am-2:00pm) Ross Boddy Seniors *+ (W, Th, 9:30am-2:00pm) Clarksburg Seniors (W 10:00am-2:00pm) Coffield Seniors (Tu, W, Th, 10:00am-2:00pm) East County Seniors *+ (Tu, F, 10:00am-2:00pm) Fairland Seniors*+ (Th 10:00am-2:00pm) Germantown Seniors *+ (M, Th, 10:00am-2:00pm)
Leland Seniors (call for information) Longwood Seniors + (M 10:00am-2:00pm) Owens Park Seniors *+ (W, 10:00am-2:00pm) Poolesville Area Potomac Seniors + (Tu 10:00am-2:00pm) Waverly House Seniors * (W, Th 10:00am-2:00pm) * Nutrition lunch program available Special Activities and Events Listed below is just a small sampling of what is offered at the various sites listed on page 88. Call 240-777-4925 or visit a location to obtain more information on Senior Center and Neighborhood Programs. Holiday Park Center 240-777-4999 LECTURES, LEARNING & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT Defending Humanity from Inhumanity Wednesday, August 27, 1:15pm. Free. Professor Maurice Schwartz will look at options available to the international community for fulfilling humanitarian obligations and commitments. The Twilight Zone Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 3 & 4, 1:15pm. Free. Gerald Schneider, Ph.D. facilitates a discussion about the 1950’s Sci-Fi show hosted by Rod Sterling that addresses issues of today, to include aging and panic behavior. ART Monet, the Waterlilies and the World of Giverny Thursday, September 11, 1:15pm. Free. A lecture and slide presentation by art historian Joan Hart. MUSIC Hispanic Heritage Celebration The Sol Y Rumba Band with Music and Dancing. Lead Singer Maria Isolina. Thursday, September 18, 1:15-3:00pm. Tickets, $2.00. Space is limited. Doug Cooke Brings Old Time Rock & Roll to Holiday Park. Thursday, October 2, 1:15pm. Free. Halloween Fun with Singer Mark Hanak October 31, 1:15-2:45pm. Tickets: $2.00 or in costume: $1.00. Songs like Old Black Magic and It’s Witchcraft, for dancing or listening enjoyment. Light refreshments will be served. The Cantanti Ensemble Friday, November 7, 1:15pm. Tickets: $1.00 at the door. Under the direction of Donato Soranno this group sings operettas, light opera and international melodies. HEALTH & WELLNESS A Better Body at Any Age! Tuesday, September 16, 1:15-2:15pm. FREE. Cody Triplett from Suburban Hospital’s Cardiac Rehabilitation department will talk about the benefits of exercise for older adults. Food Facts & Healthy Lifestyle Lectures University of Maryland, Cooperative Extension Service, Health Educator and Nutritionist Rebecca Davis. Whole Grains Means More Than High Fiber Tuesday, October 14, 1:15pm. The ABC’s of Antioxidants Wednesday, December 3, 1:15pm. Margaret Schweinhaut Center 301-681-1255 Ergonomics Tuesday, September 2, 10:30am. Learn the five basic principles: safety, comfort, ease of use, performance and aesthetics of devices you use each day. Billiards/8 Ball Senior Olympics Tuesday and Wednesday September 16 &17, 11:00am-4:00pm. Come see the expert seniors compete and enjoy the games. Big Band Tradition Friday, September 19, 6:30-8:30pm. Enjoy a twenty piece orchestra playing music of the big band era. Listen or dance to your enjoyment. $5.00 charge at door. Brian Rudolf Entertains Friday, October 3, 1:00pm. This entertainer loves to sings like Tony Bennett or Frank Sinatra. MSSC’s Anniversary Celebration Friday, October 17, 1:00pm. Come for cake and entertainment to celebrate another fine year at the" oldest and friendliest senior center in Maryland." Veterans Day Celebration Monday, November 10, 1:00pm. Join the World War ll/Korean Veterans Association celebration. Listen to live band music, see a color guard, and hear a speaker about veterans. Colonial Vignettes: Life in the 18th Century Friday, November 14, 11:00am. Professor McDermitt shares examples of activities and behavior of people who lived in the colonies, particularly in Maryland. A special living history presentation with costumes and music. Long Branch Center Jefferson Café™ After a short reading about the day’s topic, Francine Jamin, Director, Montgomery College’s Paul Peck Institute for American Culture and Civic Engagement facilitates a stimulating discussion. Democracy and the Electoral Process Wednesday, September 24, 11:00am. Going Green Wednesday, October 29, 11:00am. 911 and Civil Liberties November 19, 11:00am. Memory Academy Friday, Session One, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3; Session Two, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7. Improve memory skills in five weeks, $25. Price includes book. Call Holy Cross Hospital 301-754-8800 to register. Foreign Film Series All films will be projected onto a large screen. Journey of Hope (Turkey) Thursday, September 25, 11:00am American Rhapsody (Hungary) Thursday, October 23, 11:00am Guantanamera (Cuba) Thursday, November 13, 11:00am The Road Home (China) Thursday, December 11, 11:00am Health and Wellness New and Improved Hip & Knee Replacement Tuesday, September 9, 11:00am. Fall Prevention Thursday, September 18, 11:00am. Varicose and Spider Veins: What to Do? October 7, 11:00am Adult Immunizations Thursday, October 16, 11:00am. Healthy Skin Thursday, November 20, 11:00am. Caribbean Carnival Mark Twain Damascus Center 240-777-6995 Cholesterol Screening September 24, 10:00am–Noon. Shady Grove Adventist Hospital will administer the health screening. Call 1-800-542-5096. Fee $25.00 Ice Cream Social October 21, 1:00-2:00pm. Join the Damascus Senior Center Sponsors Incorporated as they partner with Jimmy Cone. Free Scary Senior Halloween Musical (For Real) October 31, 1:00-2:00pm. Join us as we have a very bewitching time. Free DOCCS Thanksgiving Dinner November 20, 6:00-8:00pm. Damascus High School. The Development of Characters and Careers class will host the annual Thanksgiving meal for the Damascus Senior Center! Free. Must pre-register. Age 55+ Fitness for Your Health Explore some of the great natural resources and outdoor activities available in our area with experienced staff from Montgomery County Department of Recreation. With a small group of other active older adults take a new hike, try out a sea kayak or canoe or explore a wild cave. If you are ready for fun and challenging activities one of our trips could be for you. Transportation by County Van or meet us at the site. Call 240-777-4925 or e-mail matt.rowe@montgomerycountymd.gov for more information. Pre-registration required. Intro to Recreational Kayaking $35 Beginner Kayak Trip $35 Beginner Sea Kayaking $45 Hike Catoctin National Park $15 Hike Maryland Heights near Harpers Ferry $15 55+ Clinics: Introduction to the Weight RoomGroup instruction designed for active seniors. Learn weight room etiquette, use of FREE but you must pre-register. • Germantown Community Center Second Thursday of month, 5:00pm • Schweinhaut Senior Center Third Thursday of month, 10:00am • Holiday Park Senior Center Last Thursday of month, 10:30am You also have access to an exercise and weight room at any community center that has a senior program, during their senior program hours at no cost. If you use the exercise rooms on other days and times at the community centers, you will have to purchase a regular season pass. Welcome to the SOAR Program SOAR is the Montgomery County Department of Recreation’s "Senior Outdoor Adventures in Recreation" program. It is a program designed for active adults, age 55 and over. Each activity or trip requires a substantial amount of walking and/or physical exertion. Program participants should be in good physical condition and consult with their physician if they have any concerns before registering/participating in an activity. All travel is by motorcoach unless otherwise noted. Interested individuals should call 240-777-4925 to have a SOAR brochure mailed to them as the registration and refund policies for this program vary from those listed elsewhere. SOAR activities are now on RecWeb Mini Trips/Short Day Excursions These 4-6 hour trips are available for departure from your local senior center or neighborhood program. Busses for these trips accommodate 20-22 persons per bus. The transportation fee is $7.00 payable to MCRD. This does not include lunch fees, entrance fees or any other additional fees associated with some of these trips. These additional fees are payable, by you, the day of the trip to the appropriate vendor. Since our space is limited, we can’t provide a detailed itinery of each trip in this brochure. Prior to registering, call the senior program site (see page 80) or call our main office at 240-777-4925. Our busses are wheelchair accessible, but we must know in advance if you require this accommodation, to ensure your space if the trip isn’t already full . |
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