THURSDAY,APR3•8:30AM BREAKFAST
THE CENTER POST
EnjoyaFrenchescapeinthemiddleof Maryland.JoinusatDowntown Crown’slaMadeleinelocatedat242 CrownParkAve.,Gaithersburgfora deliciousstarttoyourmorning.Order fromthemenuandpayonyourown.
TUESDAY,APR29•4PM
HAPPY HOUR
Amodern,casualdiningexperience withwarmhospitalityinaninviting upscalesetting.Cooper’sHawk locatedat1403ResearchBlvd, Rockvillehasacontemporary Americanmenuinfusedwithflavors fromaroundtheworldwithabeautiful Napastyletastingroom.Orderfrom themenuandpayonyourown.
FRIDAY,APR25•12:30–1:30PM
FRIDAY
RHYTHMS –CHAIR DANCE
JoinSharonKatzandenjoyzesty internationalmusiclikesalsa, meringueandKlezmer,bigband oldiesandfunnewrhythmswith exhilaratingandeasy-to-followmoves seatedonachair.It’sgreatforthe mind,bodyandsoul.Mostofall,itis fun!!! Invitefriendsandhavedouble thefun.Enjoysomepopcorntoo! Fee{$2Members,$5Nonmembers}
FRIDAY,APR11•5:30–7:30PM
SINHALA & TAMIL NEW YEAR
Let’scelebrateSinhalaandTamilNewYearobservedbytheSriLankan communityallaroundtheworldandlearnaboutcustoms,traditions,norms andpractices.Theevent,heldatAsburyMethodistVillage,includes music,dance,artifacts,andatraditionalfoodtasting.Transportation providedformembers.Thebusleavesthecenterat4:45p.m.andpickup fromAsbury7:15p.m.TheeventisCo-sponsoredbyBenjaminGaither CenterandtheAsburyMethodistVillage. Free.Registrationrequired. Call301-258-6380orsign-inatthefrontdesk.
MONDAY–THURSDAY8:30AM–6PM FRIDAY 8:30AM–4PM
WEDNESDAY,APR16•12:45PM
BIRTHDAY PARTY
2 DianePaules
6 JaniceErickson
13 LaraineLomberg,LindaBalonStein
15 HenryBlue,RochelleGomes
16 PeteWood
17 PatriciaLawrence
18 JeanDinwiddie
22 JudyIreland
24 KathyBennett
29 BarbaraHolzapfel
Free.Sign-upRequired.Call 301-258-6380toreserveyourspace. MembersOnly.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP & FEES
CityResidents
$50Individual•$80TwoPersons
Nonresidents
$125Individual•$195TwoPersons
FitnessCenter (BGCMembersonly)
$75peryear•$15permonth
NonmemberProgramAttendance
CostandAnnualMembership: Ifapersonwantstogoonatripor attendaprogramandisnotamember, theymayjointheCenterfor30days (Cityresidents:$10,nonresidents: $25).Duringthatperiod,theyhaveall theprivilegesofamember,andifthey decidetojoinforayearduringthe first30days,thecostoftheir30-day trialwillbeappliedtowardanannual membership.Pleasenotethat cumulativeone-monthmembership feeswillnotapply.
FROM CHARLYN
Myfavoritedayoftheyearisalmosthere! The ActiveAgingExpoisonThursday,May1atBohrer Park.Pleasehelpusspreadtheword!Pickupaflyer atthefrontdesktohangupatyourchurchortogive toafriendorneighbor.Wewillonceagainhave foodtrucksonsiteforlunch.Therewillbedemos, activities,andlecturesforyourenjoyment. Youwill notwanttomissthisevent!
Springishere!Iamintheprocessofplanning ourplantingsinournewgardenplotatPleasantViewPark.Ifyouhaveany suggestionsorwouldliketovolunteertohelpmaintainthegarden,pleaselet meknow.
Speakingofspring,joinusfortheSpringDancewithourfriendsatWhite OakSeniorCenteronMonday,April28. Seebelowformoredetails.
I’llB-G-C-ingyou!
Charlyn
Simpson ........................................................................................................................
MONDAY,APR28•10:30AM–1:45PM
SPRING DANCE AT WHITE OAK SENIOR CENTER
Birdsaresinging,flowersareblooming, springishere!Let’scelebrateinstylewithour friendsattheWhiteOakSeniorCenterwith lunch,DJmusic,conversationandlaughter. Anafternoontoremember!Transportationto andfromtheCentertoWhiteOakSenior Centerprovided.Sign-upatthefrontdesk. MemberFee{$10}…Deadline{Apr17}
THURSDAY,APR1710:30AM–3:30PM
MONDAY–FRIDAY8AM–10PM SATURDAY8AM–5PM SUNDAY 8AM–5PM
SENIOR INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE
Doyouneedinformationonseniorhousing,financialassistance, Medicare,Medicaid,orhelpfillingoutforms?Pleasecallthefrontdeskat 301-258-6380tomakeanappointmentwithTracyCarterofthe MontgomeryCountyDepartmentofHealthandHumanServices
TheBenjaminGaitherCenteriscommittedtoenhancingthequalityoflife ofthose55andoverwithavarietyofactivitiesthatencouragefitness, personalinterest,health,andsocialinteraction.
TUESDAY,APR1•10:30AM– NOON
WEDNESDAY,APR16•10:30AM–NOON
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING
On-sitebloodpressurescreening withCommunityAngelsNursing Servicesandnursingstudents fromMontgomeryCollege.
TUESDAY,APR1•10:30AM–NOON
MEMORY CARE SCREENING
On-sitememorycarescreening appointmentswithCommunity AngelsNursingServices.Please callthefrontdeskat301-258-6380 toreserveyourspace
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TUESDAYTOTHURSDAYNOON
NUTRITION PROGRAM
Lunchisprovidedthroughthe auspicesoftheMontgomeryCounty DepartmentofHealthandHuman ServicesSeniorNutritionProgram. Youmustorderlunchby2p.m.the Tuesdaybeforethenextweek.For those60andolder,lunchisasmuch asyoucandonate.Call301-2586380tomakeyourlunch reservation.
FRIDAY,APR11•9AM–NOON
TRAVEL TRAINING WITH JCA
Duringthisfreepublictransittravel trainingforages50+,youwilllearn howtotraveltodestinationsofyour choice,readtheMetroRailmap, createanitineraryandfinditscosts, andloadmoneyonafarecard.The workshopincludesclassroom trainingandgroupridesonaRide OnBusandMetroRail.Eligible participantswillreceiveaSenior SmartTripCard.Formore
informationandtoreserveyour spacecall301-738-3252oremail: ConnectARide@AccessJCA.org
TUESDAY,APR15•11AM–NOON
TALK WITH THE PODIATRIST!
TheDoctor'sfromMapleSpring FootCenterwilltalkaboutthe differentafflictionsthatcancause painanddisruptourdailysteps. Joinusforaninterestingtalkabout yourfeet.Thisisnottobemissed!
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WEDNESDAY,APR16•10AM–NOON
PRESCRIPTION TAKE BACK EVENT
OfficerKramerwillbeatthe Centertocollectallyour unusedandexpiredprescription medications.Onlypillswillbe accepted.Noliquids.Don’tforget tohaveaconversationbefore leaving!Enjoycoffeeanddonuts!
THURSDAY,MAY15•9AM–3PM
CARFIT
AttendthefreeCarFitprogramat theGaithersburgPoliceStation(16 S.SummitAve.)toensureyour vehicleisproperlyadjustedfor safety.Theywillassessyour vehicle’ssetup,providesafetytips, adjustequipment,andcheckoverall vehiclesafety.Call301-258-6380 toreserveyourappointment. ..........................................................
60+.Pleasecall301-620-1517or emailDorisZhaoat Doris.zhao@ccacc-dc.orgtoreserve yourspot.
WEDNESDAYS,APR9–JUN11 11AM–NOON
CONTINUE EXPLORING SMARTPHONES WITH SENIOR PLANET
Exploreyoursmartphone'spotential inthis10-sessionseriesonapp usage!Learnbasicfunctions,how tofindanddownloadapps,and discoverusefulandfunoptionslike messaging,entertainment,and fitnessapps.OpentobothiPhone andAndroidusers.Bringyour smartphonetoclass.Note:This seriesfocusesspecificallyonapps Call301-258-6380tosignup.
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TUESDAY,APR8 • 11AM
TECH TIPS FOR DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
Learnhowtechnologycanhelpyou staypreparedforemergencies!This sessioncoverskeyfeaturesof FEMAandRedCrossapps, smartphonetoolsforemergencies, powersolutionsduringoutages,and usingsocialmediaforcritical updates.
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MONTHLY MOVIE
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Call ahead to find out what movie will be playing
WEDNESDAY,APR2–May21 9:30–10:45AM
CCACC: COMPUTER
TECH TRAINING
Thisfreecourseaimstoteach essentialcomputerskillstothose
APRIL2025
Alltripandclasscancellationsmustbesubmittedinwriting,oremailyourrequestto BenjaminGaitherCenter@gaithersburgmd.gov
WEDNESDAY,APR2•9:30AM–4:30PM COLUMBIA,MD
“THE MUSIC MAN” AT TOBY’S- FULL
Buffet,lunch,dessert,teaorcoffee,andtipincluded.
Fee { $95 } … Deadline { Mar 3 }
MONDAY,APR7•9:30AM–3:30PM•WASHINTON,DC HIRSHHORN
MUSEUM
TheHirschhornhasseveralgreatexhibitsthatwere laudedintheWashingtonPost,including"Basquiatx Banksy"and"OSGEMEOS:EndlessStory." We'llstart withbrunchatBusboysandPoets,thentourthemuseum onourown.Pleasebringcashforyourmeal.
Fee { $20 } … Deadline { Apr 4 }
WEDNESDAY,APR9•10:15AM–2:30• FREDERICK,MD
GALLOPING GOURMETS TO GOLDEN CORRAL
America's#1AllYouCanEatBuffet.Withover150 choices,there'ssomethingforeveryoneat Golden Corral.Joinusforgoodcomfortfoodanddesserts. Pleasebringcash.
Fee { $20 } … Deadline { Apr 7 }
FRIDAY,APR18•10:30AM–4:30PM HANOVER,MD
MARYLAND LIVE! CASINO AND SHOPPING
Visitthecasinoforfun.You’realsowelcometovisit ArundelMillsMallforshopping.Lunchonyourownat oneofthemanyeateries.
Fee { $20 } … Deadline { Apr 16 }
TUESDAY,APR22•9:45AM–4PM ANNAPOLIS,MD
NAVAL ACADEMY TOUR
Let’slunchat“TheAlley”beforeweembarkona guidedwalkingtouroftheYard.Visitthehistoricaland monumentalhighlights,gettheinsidescoopon admissionsandlearnaboutthemidshipmanexperience inthismostpopulartour.Thetouris90minutes.Please bringwaterandwearhikingbootsorwalkingshoes. Bringcash&cardandmakesuretohaveyourU.S. GovernmentissuedunexpiredphotoID(ex:Driver's license).Non-U.S.citizensmusthavetheirpassport. Lunchonyourownbeforethetour. Fee { $35 } … Deadline { Apr 15 }
THURSDAY,APR24•10AM–2:30PM• BALTIMORE,MD
YEAR OF THE DESSERTS #9: AMMICI’S
AcasualeateryintheheartofBaltimore’sLittleItaly, Ammici’shavebeenservingthecommunityforover35 yearswithfreshestseafoodandpastadishes.Knownfor “l’appetitovienmangiando”(theappetitecomeswith eating).Thechoiceofdessertsincludeschocolatechips cannolis,tiramisu,chocolatemoussecake.Enjoythe lunchandexperiencethedesserts!
Fee { $20 } … Deadline { Apr 21 }
WEDNESDAY,APR30•10:30AM–4:30PM WASHINGTON,DC
“FAKE
IT UNTIL YOU MAKE IT” AT ARENA STAGE
InLarissaFastHorse'suproariouscomedy,acollisionof friendsandfoeswithinthenonprofitsectorsetsthestage forawhirlwindofcompetition,chaos,andcomedic revelation.MeetWynona,theNativeAmerican proprietorofN.O.B.U.S.H.,andRiver,herwhite counterpartatIndigenousNationsSoaring.Their escalatingrivalryensnarescolleaguesandbystanders, leadingtotheunravelingofsecretsthathighlightthe absurditiesofambitionandauthenticity
Fee { $68 } … Deadline { Mar 27 }
SATURDAY,MAY10•12:30PM–6PM BALTIMORE,MD
“SOME LIKE IT HOT” AT THE HIPPODROME THEATRE
“SomeLikeItHot”isthe“glorious,big,high-kicking” storyoftwomusiciansforcedtofleetheWindyCity afterwitnessingamobhit.Withgangstershotontheir heels,theycatchacross-countrytrainforthelifechasing,life-changingtripofalifetime.Andwhatatrip itis!Withitsirresistiblecombinationofheartand laughs,songanddance,“SomeLikeItHot”wonmore theaterawardsthananyshowinitsseason,andwas namedBestMusicalbytheDramaDesk,TheDrama League,andtheOuterCriticsCircle.
Fee { $125 } … Deadline { Mar 24 }
WEDNESDY,MAY14•10AM–4PM•BALTIMORE,MD
BALTIMORE SIGNATURE LUNCH CRUISE
JoinusforanunforgettableafternoonontheInner HarborwiththeSignatureBaltimoreLunchCruise. Chef-preparedbuffetwithunlimitedcoffee,hottea,iced teaandwaterwithsweepingviewsofBaltimore'siconic landmarks,suchastheNationalAquariumandFort McHenry.Thisfunandrelaxeddiningexperienceis completewithliveDJentertainment,afullystocked cashbar,dancing,andgamesontheopen-airdecksand cozyindoorspaces.Let'ssailforaone-of-a-kind afternoonlunchcruisethatisasscenicasitisdelicious!
Fee{$95}…Deadline{Apr21} .................................................................................................
SUNDAY,JUN22•12:30PM–6PM WASHINGTON,DC
“AIN'T
TOO PROUD - THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS”
"Ain'tTooProud--TheLifeandTimesofthe Temptations"istheelectrifying,smash-hitBroadway musicalthatfollowsTheTemptations’extraordinary journeyfromthestreetsofDetroittotheRock&Roll HallofFame.Withtheirsignaturedancemovesand silky-smoothharmonies,theyrosetothetopofthe chartscreatinganamazing42TopTenHitswith14 reachingnumberone.
Fee { $125 } … Deadline { May 20 }
BINGO
Mondays&Fridays•12:30PM
$2buystwocardsforeverygame
CONTRACT BRIDGE
Tuesdays&Thursdays•12:30PM
MAH JONGG
Tuesdays&Fridays•12:30PM
WEDNESDAYS•1PM CROCHET BABY BLANKETS WITH ELIZABETH
Becreativeforagoodcause.Chatwhileyoucrochetand knitbabyblanketsforlocalnewborns.Yarnisprovided.
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FRIDAYS•12:30PM
QUILTING & DIY CRAFTS
Quiltorcraftwithpeerswhilesocializing.Receive feedbackandsupporteachother’sprojects.Allabilities andskilllevelsarewelcome! .............................................................................
FRIDAY,APR4•12:30–1:30PM MUNCH AND CHAT
Comewithyourcoffeeorteaandwewillhavecookies readyforyou.Together,wewilltakeajourneytothe pastandrememberourfavoritememoriesofourschool goingyears.Shareyourmemoriesandenjoythe conversation
WEDNESDAY,APR16•11:15AM-NOON BINGO HISPANO
$2TOPLAY.WE’VEGOTPRIZES!
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MONDAY,APR21•12:30–1:30PM
MEMBER ORIENTATION
ComeandlearntheinsandoutsoftheCenterandpick upyourmemberpacket–thegatewaytotheCenter! .....................................................................................
BOOKDISCUSSION
Thursday,Apr10• 2PM
“TravelswithLizbeth:ThreeYearsonthe RoadandOnTheStreets” ByLarsEighner
Thursday,May8• 2PM
“WhenWillThereBeGoodNews?” ByKateAtkinson
THURSDAYS,MAR13–APR17•11:15AM–12:05PM
BALLET FOR FITNESS
Thisuniqueexerciseclassusesballetmovestoimprove strengthandconditioning.Theclassisatotalbody workoutthatwillengageyourmindandhaveyou movingtomusic.JoininstructorBecciKimassheleads youthroughyourworkout.Nopreviousballet experienceisrequired.
Fee { $53 Members, $73 Nonmembers }
THURSDAYS,MAR13–APR17•12:30–1:20PM
BROADWAYBEATS
Thisclassteachesvariousformsofdancetopopular music.Jazz,tap,modern,andlyricaldanceareall incorporated.Wewillvisitmanyofyourfavorite Broadwayshowsthroughouttheyears.Thisclassisfor everyonetodanceandhavefun!Nopriordance experienceisnecessary.Justbringyoursneakersand enjoy!TaughtbyBecciKimm.
Fee{$54members,$64nonmembers}
MONDAY&THURSDAY,APR7–JUN30
8:45–9:45AM(NOCLASS:5/1,5/26,&6/19)
BONE BUILDERS
BoneBuildersisafree,volunteer-ledexerciseprogram forages55+inpartnershipwiththeMontgomery CountyDepartmentsofRecreationandHealthand HumanServices,andtheRSVPvolunteerprogram. Free.
MONDAYS,MAR10–APR28•11–11:55AM
CHAIR YOGA
InstructorArchanaGuptawillteachyogaposesthathelp increasemobilityandstrength,stretchthebody,reduce stressandpain,andclearthemind.Thisclassis designedtousethesupportofachairtoperformyoga poses,move,breathe,andultimatelyfeelgood.
Fee { $63 Members, $73 Nonmembers }
TUESDAY,MAR11–APR29•12:30–1:30PM
HATHA YOGA WITH JANE STELBOUM
Thisclasscombinesyogaposes,somaticbreathing,back therapy,andmeditation.Itfocusesonproperalignment withmodificationsforallabilities.Dresscomfortably andbringyourmatoruseoneofours.
Fee { $66 Members, $76 Nonmembers }
WEDNESDAY,MAR5–APR23•12:30–1:20PM (NOCLASS 4/16)
LINE DANCE – PARTY FAVORITES
Areyoureadyforthenextsocialgathering?Learn classicpartylinedancesandthelatestcontemporary favorites.Nodanceexperienceisneeded.Robin Marshallteachestheclass.
Fee { $38 Members, $48 Nonmembers }
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MONDAYS,APR8–APR29 •1:45PM–2:30PM
SPIRIT BEATS: DRUMMING FOR FITNESS- NEW!
Thisseatedcardiodrummingworkoutoffersafull-body, low-impactexercisetoupbeatmusic.Perfectforall fitnesslevels,itimprovesmotorskills,endurance,and hand-eyecoordination.InstructedbyReneeSloan.
Fee{$36members,$46nonmembers} ..........................................................................................
TUESDAYS•8:25AM WALKING
TAPE
Wakeupwithabrisktwo-mileworkout.
WEDNESDAYS,BEGINNINGAPRIL2•9 AM WEDNESDAY
WALKERS- RETURN
StepintoyourWednesdayswithfreshair,great company,andamorningstroll!MeetusattheActivity CenteratBohrerPark(506S.FrederickAve, Gaithersburg)foranenergizingwalk.Startyourday feelingrefreshedandrevitalized. Free&opentoall
WEDNESDAYS,MAR12–APR30•4:30–5:15PM ZUMBA GOLD
AmodifiedZumbadancefitnessclassthat recreatesoriginalmovesatalowerintensity.Easy-tofollowstepsthatfocusonbalance,rangeofmotion,and coordination.MusicincludesLatin,Bollywood,pop, Broadway,andotherrhythms.
Fee{$56members,$66nonmembers}
APRIL2025
MONDAY-FRIDAY,MAR31–MAY2 (NOCLASS:5/1)
VIRTUAL EXERCISE CLASSES
Takeoneclassortakethemall!RegisteronlineandyouwillreceiveaZoom linkthatletsyouparticipateinamonth’sworthofclassesforoneprice. Members {$25} Non-members {$35}
Thesefitnessclasses,taughtbynationallycertifiedinstructors,havea$2charge.
MON,WED,FRI•10:15AM
Loworno-impactaerobicsappropriateforthose whopreferaseatedworkoutaswellasthose wantingmoderatestandingexercise.
MONDAYS•11:15AM
Thisclassaddressesmuscularimbalances,body alignment,properbreathcontrol,rangeofmotion, elongation,andposture.
TUESDAYS&THURSDAYS•10:15AM
Tonemuscleswhilestrengtheningheartandlungs. Allabilitieswelcome.
WEDNESDAYS•11:15AM
Afterawarm-up,theclassalternatesbetween Pilates-inspiredtoningexercisesandYoga-inspired stretches,usingchairsandlighthandweights.
Getreadyforafun,engaging,andinspiring dayatGaithersburg’sActiveAgingExpo!
JoinusonThursday,May1,from9a.m.-2p.m. atthe ActivityCenteratBohrerPark foraFREEeventpacked withexcitingactivitiesandvaluableresourcesdesignedfor those55andbetter.
Explorehealthandwellnessservices,interactive demonstrations,educationaltalks,preventivescreenings, andmore.
Connectwithlocalorganizations,discovernewwaysto stayactive,andenjoyadaydedicatedtoyou!
Bringafriendanddon’tmissoutonlearning,connecting, andhavingfun!
MONDAYS•12:30–1:20PM BASIC ENGLISH
CONVERSATION
Practicespeakingandwritingin Englishusingpictures,games, puzzles,andmore.Wewilllearn fromandwitheachother. PattyBronsonwillfacilitatethe class.Free.Drop-in.Members only.
TUESDAY,MAR4–APR22•12:30–1:20PM(MAKEUP:4/29)
CONTINUING SPANISH
CONVERSATION
Learnorbrushuponyoureveryday conversationalSpanish.Returning studentsonly.ElizabethMartinez Umanawillteachtheclass. Fee{$40Members,$50 Nonmembers}
MONDAYS,MAR10–APR14 1–3PM
DRAWING BEYOND BASICS
Inthisclass,participantsrefinetheir drawingskillsthroughstudio practice,workingfromtheir photographsoflandscapes,stilllife, orportraits.Theclassincludes demonstrationsandpersonalized instructionandisdesignedfor studentswithabasicknowledgeof drawingfundamentals.Thisclassis forreturningstudentsofDrawing BeyondBasics.Bringyour supplies.Email BenjaminGaitherCenter@gaithersb urgmd.govforthesupplylist. PleaseregisterbyMarch10. Fee{$75Members,$95 Nonmembers}
MONDAY,MAR10–MAY12 3–4:30 PM
CONTRACT BRIDGENEW CLASS
Learnthejoysofcontractbridgein this10-weekprogram,perfectfor beginners,thoseseekingareview, orexperiencedplayerslookingto play.Westartourserieswiththe mechanicsofthecardplayandwith theideaofplayinginapartnership. Weexplainhowtoevaluatethe strengthsandweaknessesofahand andhowthegameisscored.We introducemodernaspectsofthe biddingprocess.Andthenweplay simplyfortheloveofthegame.
InstructorsNelleandJimLucas, certifiedbytheAmericanContract BridgeLeague,bringover30years ofexperienceinteachingand tournamentplay.
Fee{$70Members,$90 Nonmembers}
TUESDAYS,MAR11–APR22 3–5PM
DRAWING BASICS
Thisclassisdesignedforbeginners orthosewhowantarefresheron drawingbasics.Wewilladdress traditionaldrawingconceptssuchas proportions,shading,andvalues. Thisisafriendly,relaxing,and supportiveclassfocusingon learningandunderstandingthe fundamentalsofdrawing.Bring yoursupplies.Email BenjaminGaitherCenter@ gaithersburgmd.govtoreceiveyour supplylist.InstructorDorisBryant willteachtheclass.Pleaseregister byMarch11.
Fee{$75Members,$95 Nonmembers}
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WEDNESDAY,APR2–MAY21
2–4PM
WATERCOLOR
Joinaccomplishedartistand instructorSusanHerronasshe
guidesyouthroughwatercolor techniques.Susantakesgreat pleasureinteaching.Hergoalisto givethebeginningstudentsasolid foundationofskillsandtogive intermediatestudentsacreative challengeandthedesirefora personalartisticvision.Bringyour ownsupplies.Email BenjaminGaitherCenter@gaithersb urgmd.govtoreceiveyoursupply list.
Fee{$98Members,$118 Nonmembers}
FRIDAY,APR4•11AM–NOON
SPRING DECOUPAGE HOME DÉCOR
LearntoDecoupage!
CelebrateEaster,Passoverand springbycreatingbeautiful decoupagedeggsanditemsfor homedecor. Allmaterialswillbe provided.LedbyJoanneMoaadel Fee{$5Members,$8 Nonmembers}
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THURSDAY,APR17•12:45–1:45PM
EASTER DECOR
JoinstudentsfromtheCovenant LifeSchooltocreateyourown EasterDécor.Allsuppliesprovided. Sign-upatthefrontdeskorcall 301-258-6380toreserveyourseat.
WEDNESDAY,APR23•4–5PM
INTERGENERATIONAL TRIVIA CHALLENGE!
Joinusforanexciting IntergenerationalTriviaChallenge! TeamupwithGYCyouthforafun, faircompetitionthatblendspastand presentknowledge.Connect, compete,andlearntogether!SignUpatthefrontdeskorcall301258-6380toreserveyourspot.
AARP GAITHERSBURG CHAPTER 5358
Tuesday,Apr1,2p.m.–Board MeetingattheCenter.
Tuesday,Apr8,5p.m.–General meetingandpresentation.Speaker: GaithersburgCityCouncilMember LisaHenderson.6p.m.Dinner: spaghettiandmeatballsfrom Ledo's.PleasereservebyApr5.
Tuesday,Apr15:Chatandchewat DogfishHeadAlehouse.
TheGaithersburgChapterofAARP invitesmembersofthecenterto joinusinmakingsmallartificial flowerarrangementstodonateto areanursinghomes.Allmaterials willbeprovided.Wewilldothis easyprojectonTuesdayApril29 andTuesdayMay6from9:30 a.m.-12:30p.m.Tohelpforafew hours,pleasecallAnnette Thompsonat301-938-0893.
FormoreinformationaboutAARP programspleaseemailMary Hoferekat mary.hoferek@gmail.com.
FRIDAY,MAY9•11AM– 12:30PM
SMART DRIVER TECH WORKSHOP
JoinaFREEworkshoptolearn aboutthelatesthigh-techsafety featuresinyourcurrentorfuturecar –includinghowtheyworkandhow theycanmakedrivingsaferand moreenjoyable.Instructor:Michael Ackerman
FRIDAY,APR18•11AM–NOON
TUESDAY,APR1•11AM–NOON
INCREASE THE YIELD OF YOUR VEGETABLE GARDEN
Thistalkcovershowtocreatively maximizetheplantablegardenarea, makebestuseofexistingspace, howtostretchgrowingseason, successiveplanting.Soilcare: mulching,compost,andcrop rotation.Plantingtechniques: staggering,interplanting, companionplanting,pruning, pinching,andgrafting.Weedand pestcontrol.Allaboutvegetable gardening.PresentedbyMeipo Martin
TUESDAY,APR29•11AM–NOON DIANE DOES PARIS
JoinDiane,ourcompetentbus driverwhotakesusplacessafely, whileshesharesherownjourneyto ParisduringtheHolidaySeason.
incluyemúsica,danzayartefactos incluyendounadegustaciónde comidatradicional.Transportesolo paramiembros.Elcamiónsaldrá delcentroalas4:45pmysaldráde Asburyalas7:15pm.
EventoGratisrequierede registro.Llamaral301-258-6380 oinscribirseenlarecepción. Fechalímite{Marzo7} ..........................................................
MIÉRCOLES,APRIL16•10MEDIODÍA
COLLECTA DE PRESCIPCIONES
EloficialKramerestaráenelcentro recolectandomedicinasqueyano ocupanoqueestáncaducadas.Solo seaceptanpastillasnadade líquidos.Noolvidedetomarseel tiempodecharlarconeloficialyde degustardeunasricasdonasycafé.
VIERNES,APR18•10:30AM–4:30 PMHANOVER,MD
CASINO MARYLAND
LIVE Y COMPRAS
LUNES•12:30-1:20PM
CONVERSACIÓN
BÁSICA EN INGLÉS
Practiquehablaryescribireninglés usandodibujos,juegosy rompecabezasymuchomás.Patty Bronsondirigelaclase.Llegué puntual.
ActividadGratuitita.Solopara miembros. ...............................................................
FRIDAY,APRIL11•5:30–7:30PM• AÑO
NUEVO DE SINGHALA Y TAMIL
¡VamosacelebrarelAñoNuevode SinhalayTamilobservadoporla comunidaddeSriLankaalrededor delmundo!Aprendiendodesus costumbresytradiciones.Elevento
¡Visitaalcasinoparagrandiversión ovayadecomprasalcentro comercialArundelMills! Almuerzoporsucuenta.
Costo {$20} … Fecha límite {April 16}
VIERNES,APR25•12:30–1:30PM
VIERNES DE RITMOSILLA DE BAILE
AcompañeaSharonKatzde gustandodemúsicacomosalsa, merengueyklezmer,entreotros. Todosestosbailesmientras permanecensentado.¡Excelente paralamente,elcuerpoyelalma; almismoqueesmuydivertido! Tambiéntendremospalomitas
Costo{$2Miembros,$5No Miembros
BenjaminGaitherCenter
80ABureauDrive
Gaithersburg,MD20878-1431
BrileyTanisha
POSTCENTERTHE
McNultyJim
APRIL 2025
Ifyouplantoattendanyactivity,function,orclass,youmustpreregisterbyreturningthisformtothe BenjaminGaitherCenter,80ABureauDr.,Gaithersburg,MD20878,eitherinpersonorbymail.Ifthereisafee,your paymentmustaccompanythisform.MakecheckpayabletotheCityofGaithersburg,unlessotherwisenoted.Placea checkmarkintheboxnexttotheactivitiesyouwanttoattend.
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Registrationisfirstcomefirstserved–MondaytoFriday9a.m.to3:30p.m.Orontheinternetat gaithersburgMD.gov.PleasearrangeyourtransportationtoandfromtheCenterwhenyoutaketrips. Donotrelyonridingthedailybus.
BENJAMINGAITHERCENTER ACTIVITYRELEASEFORMEMBERS
Whenparticipatinginon-siteactivitiesattheBenjaminGaitherCenter,Iagreetothefollowing:
1. IamawarethatwhileparticipatinginarecreationactivityorprogramofferedbytheCityofGaithersburgDepartment ofParks,RecreationandCulture,certainrisksanddangersmaybepresent,including,butnotlimitedto,thehazardsof travelingpublichighways,ofaccidents,ofinjury,ofillnessandtheforcesofnature.
2. IattestandverifythatIhavefullknowledgeoftheriskinvolvedinphysicalfitnessactivitiesandthatIhaveobtained approvalfrommyphysiciantoparticipateinthesame.
3. Inconsiderationoftherighttoparticipateintheabovereferencedactivitiesorprogramsandinfurtherconsideration ofthearrangementsmadeformebytheCityofGaithersburgthroughitsDepartmentofParks,RecreationandCulture,I dohereby,onbehalfofmyself,myheirs,executors,administrators,andassigns,assumetheabovementionedandall otherrisks,anddofurtherreleaseandholdharmlessandindemnifytheCityofGaithersburgandtheMayorandCity CouncilofGaithersburgandalloftheCity’sagents,officersandemployeesfromanyandallclaimsforinjuriesorlossto mypersonorpropertyortothepersonorpropertyofthirdpartieswhichmayariseoutoforresultfrommyparticipation intheabovereferencedprogramoractivity.
4. Ifurthergrantpermissionforadoctortoadministeremergencytreatmenttomeintheeventthatamedicalemergency requiressuchtreatment.
5. IconsenttotheCity’suseofphotographstakenorvideotapesmadeofprogramparticipants.
6. TheCityreservestherighttorescindthemembershipofindividualsincapableofcomplyingwiththeBenjamin GaitherCenterpoliciesduetomedicalconditionsbeyondtheindividual’scontrolasobservedbytheCenterstaff. Whenparticipatinginanyoff-siteactivities,Ialsoagree:
1. Toobeytherulesandregulationsforeachactivity,followalldirectivesandadheretotheagendaasoutlinedbythe staff.
2. ThatifIdonotclearlyunderstandhowanactivityisperformedordetailsofatrip,Iwillaskastaffmemberpriorto thebeginningoftheprogramtoclarifymyquestions.
3. ToinformstaffpriortotheactivityortripifIhaveanyproblemsmeetingthephysicalrequirementsnecessaryfor participationintheactivity.
4. Iagreetolistencarefullytothedetailsandtimingofthetripandbefullypreparedtomeetandboardthebusatthe properdesignatedplaceandtime. Iunderstandthat,intheCity’ssolediscretion,Imayberesponsibleforpayinganyand allreasonablechargestheCitymayincurasaresultofmyfailuretomeetandboardthebusattheproperdesignatedplace andtime.
Furthermore,IunderstandthatasaparticipantoftheprogramIwillbeexpectedtodeparttheBenjaminGaitherCenter andreturntothesaidlocationwiththegroup. Anydeviationfromtheactivityitinerarywillprecludemefrom participatinginfuturetrips,activities,orotheroff-siteadventures.
Trip&ClassCancellations
1. Tripsandclasseswillbecancellediftheminimumnumberofregistrantshasnotbeenmetbythedeadline. Ifthis occurs,afullrefundwillbeissuedtoallregistrants.
2. Ifthedetailsofatriporclasschange,allparticipantswillbenotifiedandgiventheoptiontowithdrawwithafull refund.
3. Ifaregistrantneedstocancelbeforetheposteddeadline,a$2processingfeewillbechargedandarefundwillbe issued.
4. Ifaregistrantcancelsafterthedeadline,effortswillbemadetosellyourseat,ifnot,arefundwillnotbeissued.
5. Alltripandclasscancellationsmustbesubmittedinwriting. Youcanemailyourrequeststo BenjaminGaitherCenter@gaithersburgmd.gov
Ifyouneedspecialaccommodationspleasecall301-258-6380, ore-mailBenjaminGaitherCenter@gaithersburgMD.gov
Describeanyphysical,psychiatric,behavioral,orotherconcernsforwhichyouwillmakeaspecialrequestfora change/adaptationasareasonableaccommodation.Thecityiscommittedtomakingreasonableaccommodationsas requiredbytheAmericanswithDisabilitiesActandotherapplicablelaw.Requestsmustbemadetwoweekspriortothe startoftheprogram.Programentrymaybedelayed/deniediftherequestdoesnotallowtheCitysufficienttimeto consider/arrangefortheaccommodations.
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