TUESDAY,MAR4•4PM
HAPPY HOUR
THE CENTER POST
JoinusatthefamousHook&Reelfor Cajuninspiredseafood.Locatedin MontgomeryVillageCrossingat 9643LostKnifeRd.,Gaithersburg. Orderfromthemenuandpayonyour own.
THURSDAY,MAR13•8:30AM
BREAKFAST CLUB
MeetusatTed’sBulletinfora fantasticstarttoyourmorning. Locatedat220EllingtonBlvd., Gaithersburg.Orderfromthemenu andpayonyourown.
FRIDAY,MAR28•12:30–1:30PM
FRIDAY
RHYTHMS – LINE DANCE
JoinRobin,yourfavoritelinedance instructor,forafunafternoon.Enjoy yourpartyfavoritestepsoraddoneor twonewstepstoshowoffatparties. Invitefriendsandhavedoublethefun. Enjoysomepopcorntoo!
Fee{$2Members, $5Nonmembers}
SATURDAY,MAR1•1–3PM
MADAGASCAR TEA
Takeajourneytothefourth-largestislandintheworld.Learnaboutthe history,culture,norms,andpractices.Checkouttheartifactsandenjoya traditionalperformancewhiletastingteafromMadagascar.Thiseventis organizedinpartnershipwiththeBenjaminGaitherCenterand AffectionateTouchHomeCare.
Fee{$20Members,$30Nonmembers}…Deadline{Feb24}
TUESDAY,MAR18•NOON–1:45PM
ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION
Grabyourgreengarmentsandgetreadytocelebrate!Wewillcelebrate ourgoodluckwithlunch,entertainmentandfun.Lunchservedatnoon fromthenutritionprogram.EntertainmentprovidedbyTheMighty Kelltones.Signuprequiredatthefrontdesk Feeforlunch:Forthose60 andolder,asmuchasyoucandonate,andifyouarebetween55-59itis $8.26(exactamountrequired).Cashorcheckonly.Deadline toregisterisMonday,March10.
MONDAY–THURSDAY8:30AM–6PM FRIDAY 8:30AM–4PM SATURDAY CLOSED
MONDAY–THURSDAY8:30AM–6PM FRIDAY 8:30AM–4PM
WEDNESDAY,MARCH19•12:45PM
BIRTHDAY PARTY
1 JeanRobinette
3 MichaelDennis
5 SusieJones
6 MarieRosePaul
14 BeatriceBrittenham,SylviaCraig, StewartLloyd
18 RichardMann
20 EileenAyers
21 CarolRatner
24 LeslieShapiro
25 ZoilaBejaranoRamirez
31 MartheGaba,BettyPamplin
Free.SignupRequired.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
HappyMarch!ThismonthisWomen’sHistory Month.Checkoutour“LocalWomenHeroes: StoriesofStrengthandImpact”presentationand “ArtoftheBrick”whereyoucanseefamousworks ofartmadeoutofLEGOS.Thisexhibithasamazing reviewsanditisnothinglikeyouhaveeverseen before.Don’tmissit!
IhaveaspecialrequestthatIwouldliketopass along.WhenyouarecomingtotheCenter, especiallyifyouaregoingonatrip,pleaseparkasfarawayfromthefront doorasyoucanmanagetowalk. Notallourmembersareabletowalkfar andwhentherearenospots,theyhavetogohome.
Savethedate!TheActiveAgingExpoiscominguponThursday,May1. Spreadthewordandinviteyourfriendstothebesteventoftheyear.
I’ll BGC-ing you!
Charlyn
Simpson
THURSDAY,MAR6•11AM–NOON
LOCAL WOMEN HEROES: STORIES OF STRENGTH AND IMPACT
JoinusaswecelebrateWomen’sHistory Monthwithincrediblewomenwhohave shapedourcommunitythrough perseverance,strength,andpassion. Comeandlistentotheirinspiringstories ofresilienceanddedicationastheycontinue tomakealastingimpactinourcommunity.
THURSDAY,MAR2010:30AM–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,MAR4•10:30 AM–NOON
WEDNESDAY,MAR19•10:30AM–NOON
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING
Onsitebloodpressurescreening withCommunityAngelsNursing Servicesandnursingstudents fromMontgomeryCollege.
TUESDAY,MAR4•11AM–NOON
BRAIN GAMES
CommunityAngelsNursing Serviceswillbringfunbrainteasers totestyourknowledge! ..........................................................
TUESDAYTOTHURSDAYNOON
NUTRITION PROGRAM
Lunchisprovidedthroughthe auspicesoftheMontgomeryCounty DepartmentofHealthandHuman ServicesSeniorNutritionProgram. Youmustorderlunchby2p.m.the Tuesdaybeforethenextweek.For those60andolder,lunchisasmuch asyoucandonate.Call301-2586380tomakeyourlunch reservation.
TUESDAY,FEB4–MAR25•1:30–3:30PM
BALANCE
THURSDAY,MAY15•9AM–3PM CARFIT
AttendthefreeCarFitprogramat theGaithersburgPoliceStation(16 SSummitAve)toensureyour vehicleisproperlyadjustedfor safety.Theywillassessyour vehicle’ssetup,providesafetytips, adjustequipment,andcheckoverall vehiclesafety.Call301-258-6380 toreserveyourappointment.
TUESDAY,MAR25•9AM–NOON
CCACC MINI HEALTH FAIR
Makeyourhealthyourpriority. Joinusforthefreecommunity healthfairbroughttoyouby CCACC.Thefairwillhavehealth screenings,mentalhealth screenings,andsocialbenefit enrollmentinformation.Contact CCACCformoreinformationat 240-393-5950oremail panasianclinic@ccacc-dc.org.Light refreshmentsprovided.Thefairwill beheldatBGC.
FRIDAY,APR11•9AM–NOON TRAVEL TRAINING WITH JCA
Duringthisfreepublictransittravel trainingforages50+,youwilllearn howtotraveltodestinationsofyour choice,readtheMetroRailmap, createanitineraryandfinditscosts, andloadmoneyonafarecard.The workshopincludesclassroom trainingandgroupridesonthebus andMetroRail.Eligible participantswillreceiveaSenior SmartTripCard.Formore informationandtoreserveyour spacecall301-738-3252oremail: ConnectARide@AccessJCA.org
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.
TUESDAYS,MAR11–APR29• 4–5:30PM
CCACC: INTRO COMPUTER BASICS
Thisfree8-weekcourseisdesigned tohelpseniorsdevelopessential computerskillsandconfidencein usingtechnology.Participantswill learnfoundationalskills,including deviceoperation,communication tools,fileorganization,andinternet navigation.Additionaltopics includemultimediamanagement, onlineproductivity,financialtools, andhealthapps.Pleasecall301620-1517oremailDorisZhaoat Doris.zhao@ccacc-dc.orgtoreserve yourspot.
TUESDAY,MAR11 • 11 AM
WEDNESDAY,APR2–May21 9:30–10:45AM
CCACC: COMPUTER TECH TRAINING
Thisfreecourseaimstoteach essentialcomputerskillstothose 60+.Pleasecall301-620-1517or emailDorisZhaoat Doris.zhao@ccacc-dc.orgtoreserve yourspot.
TECH TALK: SAVING MONEY WITH TECH
Thislectureintroducesonline bankingandgoesoverhowtokeep yourfinancialinformationsafe. You’llalsolearnaboutonline shoppingandexploresomedigital resourcesforsavingmoneyon entertainment,prescriptiondrugs, andeverydayitems.
TRIPSANDCLASSCANCELLATIONS
Alltripandclasscancellationsmustbesubmittedinwriting,oremailyourrequestto BenjaminGaitherCenter@gaithersburgmd.gov
FRIDAY,MAR7•9:30AM–3PM•BETHESDA,MD
A DAY IN THE PARKS-FULL
Pleasebringwaterandwearhikingbootsorwalking shoes.Boxedlunch,transportationandtouradmission included.Dressfortheweather.
Fee { $40 } … Deadline { Feb 20 }
MONDAY,MAR10•10:45AM–3PM•LINTHICUM FEDERICK,MD
YEAR OF THE DESSERTS #8: MARIACHI RESTAURANT
AtMariachi,theydon’tjustservefood–theycreate experiences.Ninety-fivepercent ofwhattheyserveismadein-housefromscratch, ensuringthateverybiteisfresh,flavorful,and unforgettable.TasteauthenticflavorsofLatin-America andTex-Mexcuisines.Dailyhomemadedessertsarea delight.Enjoythelunchandexperiencethedesserts. Pleasebringcash.
Fee { $20 } … Deadline { Mar 6 }
WEDNESDAY,MAR12•8:45AM–2:30PM WASHINGTON,DC
THE ART OF THE BRICK: AN EXHIBITION OF LEGO ART
TheArtoftheBrickisthebest-knownLEGOart exhibitionintheworld.Aftertouringseveralcitiesand enteringCNN'slistof"must-see"exhibitions,ithas finallyarrivedinWashington,D.C.Criticallyacclaimed, thecollectionfeaturesworkbyartistNathanSawaya madefrommillionsofLEGObricks.Anexhibit featuring130worksofartthatincludesaT-Rexnearly 20feetlong,humanfigures,famousartandotherlifesizesculptures,andacelebrationofthenaturewiththe “perniciem”collectionfeaturingendangeredanimal sculptures.Finallycheckoutthemultimediacollection ofphotographsmadefromLEGO.Afterthetourlunch onyourownon7thStreet,Washington,D.C.
Fee { $50 } … Deadline { Mar 7 }
FRIDAY,MAR21•10:30AM–4PM
WASHINGTON,DC
“YOUR NAME MEANS DREAM” AT THEATER J- FULL
Fee { $57 } … Deadline { Feb 19 }
MONDAY,MAR24•10AM–2:30PM• ALEXANDRIA,VA
GALLOPING GOURMETS TO CITY KITCHEN
CityKitchenisalocal,Alexandriarestaurantandbar inspiredbyfoodsfoundincitiesacrossAmericawitha toasttotheircraftbrews,wines,andspirits.The restaurantbringsafreshinterpretationtoAmerican cuisine.Pleasebringcash.
Fee { $20 } … Deadline { Mar 19 }
THURSDAY,MAR27•9:45AM–4PM•BALTIMORE,MD
EVERGREEN MUSEUM & LUNCH
EvergreenMuseum&LibraryishousedinaGildedAge mansionsurroundedby26acresofgardensandwoods. Themuseumishometoarenownedcollectionoffine anddecorativearts,rarebooks,andmanuscripts assembledbytwogenerationsofBaltimore’scivicmindedGarrettfamily.Pleasenote:Duetothehistorical natureofthehouse,themuseumisnotwheelchair accessible,andtoursrequiretheabilitygoupanddown severalflightsofstairs.Wearcomfortableshoesandbe abletostandforthedurationofthetour(75min.).
Lunchonyourownafterthemuseumvisitatthe36thSt. FoodMarket.
Fee { $30 } … Deadline { Mar 12 }
SATURDAY,MAR29•10:15AM–4PM HELETHORPE,MD
GUINNESS OPEN GATE BREWERY TOUR AND BRUNCH
ExploreGuinnessOpenGateBrewery,thefirst GuinnessBreweryintheUSAsince1954.Expertguides willgetyouuptospeedon260+yearsofGuinness history.Afterthetour,enjoyanincredibletailored brunchonsiteonyourown.Pleasebringcash.The GuinnessBrunchisthecorwnjewelofthefacility.The brunchmenuisasclosetoDublinIrelandasyouwill come.Ratedfivestarsontheirincrediblemenuwith everythingfromauthenticcornedbeefhashtoIrish hangersteakto'Boxty'atraditionalirishstyleofpotato pancake.
Fee { $45 } … Deadline { Mar 25 }
WEDNESDAY,APR2•9:30AM–4:30PM
COLUMBIA,MD
“THE MUSIC MAN” AT TOBY’S
Thisrousingproductionof“thegreatAll-American musical”followsfast-talkingtravelingsalesmanHarold HillashepromisestoinvigorateasmallIowatownby sellingtheideaofaboys’band.Marian,thetown librarian,isskepticaluntilshetoofallsforhischarm. Buffet,lunch,dessert,teaorcoffee,andtipincluded.
Fee { $95 } … Deadline { Mar 3 }
WEDNESDAY,APR30•10:30AM–4:30PM WASHINGTON,DC
“FAKE
IT UNTIL YOU MAKE IT” AT ARENA STAGE
InLarissaFastHorse'suproariouscomedy,acollisionof friendsandfoeswithinthenon-profitsectorsetsthe stageforawhirlwindofcompetition,chaos,and comedicrevelation.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 }
COLORING BOOK
Mondays•11AM•$2
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. .....................................................................................
FRIDAYS•12:30PM
QUILTING & DIY CRAFTS
Quiltorcraftwithpeerswhilesocializing.Receive feedbackandsupporteachother’sprojects.Allabilities andskilllevelsarewelcome!
THURSDAY,MAR13•11:15AM–NOON
WORD SEARCH
Doyoulikepuzzles?Doyoulikewords?Thenthis programisforyou!Joinusforafunmid-dayprogram andenjoyfindingwordswithyourfriends! .....................................................................................
MONDAY,MAR17•11:15–NOON
CORNHOLE FUN
ComeandhavefunwithyourfellowBGCmembers!
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WEDNESDAY,MAR19•11:15AM
BINGO HISPANO
$2TOPLAY.WE’VEGOTPRIZES! .....................................................................................
THURSDAY,MAR27•11AM
MEMBER ORIENTATION
ComeandlearntheinsandoutsoftheCenterandpick upyourmemberpacket–thegatewaytotheCenter!
MARCH 2025
SATURDAY, MAR 15
ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
Calling members to participate in the traditional St. Patrick’s Day Parade at the rio. Let’s represent the BGC with pride, have fun, and cheer for our Center! Interested joining the parade, call Lori Liceaga at 240-805-1576 for more information. It will be a lucky day to remember!
CHILDRENS BOOK DRIVE
In honor of Literacy Month, the Benjamin Gaither Center is collecting gently used or new children's
school students from March 1–
for
Help inspire a love of reading by donating books that will bring joy to young readers!
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,JAN6–APR3•8:45–9:45AM
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 }
MONTHLY MOVIE
Thursday,Mar6•12:30
TUESDAY,MAR11–APR29•12:30–1:30PM (NOCLASS:3/18) 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 (NOCLASS3/19,4/16)
LINE DANCE – PARTY FAVORITES
Areyoureadyforthenextsocialgathering?Learn classicpartylinedancesandthelatestcontemporary favorites.Nodanceexperienceisneeded.Robin Marshallteachestheclass.
Fee { $38 Members, $48 Nonmembers } ..........................................................................................
TUESDAYS•8:25AM WALKING TAPE
Wakeupwithabrisktwo-mileworkout.
WEDNESDAYS,MAR12–APR30•4:30–5:15PM ZUMBA GOLD
AmodifiedZumbadancefitnessclassthat recreatesoriginalmovesatalowerintensity.Easy-tofollowstepsthatfocusonbalance,rangeofmotion,and coordination.MusicincludesLatin,Bollywood,pop, Broadway,andotherrhythms.
Fee{$56members,$66nonmembers}
CANASTA TOURNAMENT AT BGC
Canastalovers,thismessageisforyou!Weare organizingaCanastaTournamentinMayand seekingyourinteresttoplay.Ifinterested?
Pleasesignupatthefrontdeskor call301-258-6380onorbeforeMarch21.
BOOKDISCUSSION
Thursday,March20• 2PM
“TheMidnightLibrary” ByMattHaig
Thursday,Apr10• 2PM
“TravelswithLizbeth:ThreeYearsonthe RoadandOnTheStreets” ByLarsEighner
MONDAY-FRIDAY,MAR3–28
VIRTUAL EXERCISE CLASSES
Takeoneclassortakethemall!RegisteronlineandyouwillreceiveaZoom linkthatletsyouparticipateinamonth’sworthofclassesforoneprice.
Members {$25} Non-members {$35}
Thesefitnessclasses,taughtbynationallycertifiedinstructors,havea$2charge.
MON,WED,FRI•10:15AM FIT 4 ALL
Loworno-impactaerobicsappropriateforthose whopreferaseatedworkoutaswellasthose wantingmoderatestandingexercise.
MONDAYS&FRIDAYS•11:15AM POWER STRETCH
Thisclassaddressesmuscularimbalances,body alignment,properbreathcontrol,rangeofmotion, elongation,andposture.
TUESDAYS&THURSDAYS•10:15AM
Tonemuscleswhilestrengtheningheartandlungs. Allabilitieswelcome.
WEDNESDAYS•11:15AM
Afterawarm-up,theclassalternatesbetween Pilates-inspiredtoningexercisesandYoga-inspired stretches,usingchairsandlighthandweights.
FRIDAYS•9:15AM DANCE RHYTHM
(VIDEO)
MONDAYS•12:30–1:20PM
Afuncardiodanceclassthattonesyourwholebody witheasy-to-follow,low-impactmovesforall fitnesslevels.Safe,intense,andsatisfying.
•IfMontgomeryCountyPublicSchoolsarecloseddueto inclementweather,theBenjaminGaitherCenterwillbe closed.
•IfMontgomeryCountyPublicSchoolshaveadelayed opening,theBenjaminGaitherCenterwillopenat10a.m. Classesandprogramsscheduledbefore10a.m.willbe canceled,andclassesandprogramsscheduledat10a.m.or laterwillrun.Citytransportationwillbeprovidedwithpickupsstartingat10a.m.TransportationontheCountybuswill becanceled.
•Ifthereisadelayedopening,lunchwillnotbeprovided.
•IfMontgomeryCountyPublicSchoolshaveanearly dismissal,afternoonandeveningclassesandprogramsare canceled.Citytransportationwillbeprovidedbeforethe regular2p.m.departuretime.Countytransportationwillbe providedattheregular2p.m.departuretimeorearlieras available.
•Intheeventofinclementweatheroranemergencyona weekendorholiday,pleasecall301-258-6380orgotothe City’swebsitegaithersburgMD.govtolearnabout cancellationsandclosures.
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
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(NOCLASS:3/25)
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}
MONDAY,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}
THURSDAY,MAR20•11AM– NOON
MY INSPIRED LIFE AS A SPORTS OFFICIAL
50yearsisalongtimetodo anything.Thispersonalstorywill begenuineanddemonstratethe many,manyrolesand responsibilitiesasportsreferee (Basketball)mustaccomplishtobe consideredagoodofficial.Evenif youarenotasportsenthusiast, cometolearnwhatsports officiatingrequires.Ifyouhavea questionthatyouhavebeen wantingtoaskaboutasportsrule, etc.,thisisthehourforyoutoask. LedbySheldonLehner.
THURSDAY,MAR20•12:30–1:30PM HANDCRAFTED SPRING
CARDS
Usingdifferenttechniquesand adornments,cometoclasstomake springtimecardstoincluding, birthday,getwell,hello,graduation, etc.Experienceisnotrequired,just adesiretobecreative.Suppliesare provided,butpleasebringyour adhesive(glueordouble-sticktape). LedbyRuthSeeger.
Fee{$8Members,$12 Nonmembers}
WEDNESDAY,MAR26•4–5PM
PIZZA, POLICE AND GYC
JoinGaithersburgPoliceofficials andtheGaithersburgYouthCenter membersmakeyourownpizza.All materialsprovided.Signupatthe
frontdeskorcall301-258-6380to reserveyourspot.
AARP GAITHERSBURG CHAPTER 5358
Tuesday,Mar4,2p.m.–Board MeetingattheCenter.
Tuesday,Mar6–LobbyDayin Annapolis.
Tuesday,Mar11,5p.m.–General meetingandpresentation(TBD).6 p.m.Dinner:MissionBBQ.Please reservebyMarch8.
Saturday,Mar15:St.Patrick’s DayParadeatrio.
Tuesday,Mar18,1p.m.–Chat andChewatQuincy’sBarand Grille.
FormoreinformationaboutAARP programspleaseemailMary Hoferekat mary.hoferek@gmail.com.
FRIDAY,MAR28 •10AM–3PM AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE
Thisclassisdesignedtohelp refreshyoursafedriving knowledge.Therewillbeabreak forlunch.Checkwithyour insuranceprovidertofindany discountfromthecertificateearned inthisclass.Registeratthefront deskorcall301-258-6380to reserveyourseat.$20forAARP membersand$25fornonmembers, payabletoinstructorNinaUzickat theclass.Cashorcheckonly.
FRIDAY,MAR21•11AM–NOON
FRIDAY,MAR14•11AM–NOON
GROWING AND USING CULINARY HERBS
Gardeners,thispresentationisfor you!JoinMasterGardnerPat Kennyandlearnaboutthe characteristics,propagation, nurturing,harvestingandprocessing ofcookingherbs.
JUEVES,MARZO20•12:30-1:30PM
TARJETAS
PRIMAVERALES
HECHAS A MANO
Usandodiferentestécnicasy adornosacompáñenoscreando diversastarjetasprimaverales, cumpleaños,deseandounapronta recuperación,graduación,etc. No serequieredeexperienciasoloel deseodecrear.Materialincluido. Únicamenteserequiere(pegamento ocitadedoslados)Dirigidopor RuthSeeger.
LUNES•12:30-1:20PM
CONVERSACIÓN
BÁSICA EN INGLÉS
Practiquehablaryescribireninglés usandodibujos,juegosy rompecabezasymuchomás.Patty Bronsondirigelaclase.Llegué puntual.
ActividadGratuitita.Solopara miembros.
MIÉRCOLES,MARZO12•8:45AM –3:30PM•WASHINGTON,DC
EXHIBICIÓN DE ARTE
CON BLOQUES DE LEGO
Admiremásdeunmillóndepiezas deLegotransformadasenmásde 130esculturascreadasporelartista NathanSawaya. Estaexhibiciónse muestranpiezasoriginalesaligual queréplicasdegrandesobras maestrascomosonDavidde Michelangelo,LaNochedelas EstrellasdeVanGogh,MonaLisa deLeonardoDaVinci.Además, estaexhibiciónmuestrala innovadoracolecciónmultimediade LEGO®producidaporelpremiado fotógrafoDeanWest.Almuercepor sucuenta
Costo{$30}
Fechalímite{Marzo7}
Costo{$8Miembros,$12NoMiembros}
INCREMENTO DEL CLIMA
SilasEscuelasPúblicasdel CondadodeMontgomery(MCPS) cierranpormaltiempo,elCentro BenjaminGaitherestarácerrado.
Silasescuelastienenunretrasoen laapertura,elCentroabriráalas10 a.m.;lasclasesyprogramasantes deesahorasecancelarán,mientras quelosprogramadosparalas10 a.m.odespuésserealizarán normalmente.Habrátransportede laCiudadapartirdelas10a.m., peroeltransportedelCondadoserá cancelado.
Noseproporcionaráalmuerzosi hayunretraso.
Silasescuelastienenunasalida temprana,lasclasesyprogramasde latardeynochesecancelarán.El transportedelaCiudadsaldráantes delas2p.m.,yeldelCondadose proporcionaráalas2p.m.oantessi estádisponible.
Encasodemaltiempoo emergenciaenfinesdesemanao díasfestivos,llameal301-258-6380 ovisiteelsitiowebdelaCiudad: gaithersburgmd.govpara actualizaciones.
BenjaminGaitherCenter
80ABureauDrive
Gaithersburg,MD20878-1431
BrileyTanisha
POSTCENTERTHE
McNultyJim
MARCH 2025
Ifyouplantoattendanyactivity,function,orclass,youmustpreregisterbyreturningthisformtothe BenjaminGaitherCenter,80ABureauDr.,Gaithersburg,MD20878,eitherinpersonorbymail.Ifthereisafee,your paymentmustaccompanythisform.MakecheckpayabletotheCityofGaithersburg,unlessotherwisenoted.Placea checkmarkintheboxnexttotheactivitiesyouwanttoattend.
Name_______________________________________________
Registrationisfirstcomefirstserved–MondaytoFriday9a.m.to3:30p.m.Oronthe
at 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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