FRIDAY,MAY2•8:30AM BREAKFAST CLUB
THE CENTER POST
BUREAU
Youcan’tgowrongwiththe SilverDiner,locatedat9811 WashingtonianBlvd. Classiccomfortfoodwithmodern twistsincludingpancakes, burgers,salads,andinnovative entrees.Orderfromthemenuand payonyourown.
TUESDAY,MAY6•4PM
HAPPY HOUR
JoinusatYardHouseforHappy Hour.Onehundreditemsmadefrom scratchdaily.Greatfood,classicrock, andthe“world’slargestselectionof draftbeer.”Locatedat211RioBlvd. Orderfromthemenuandpayonyour own.
FRIDAY,MAY30•12:30–1:30PM
FRIDAY RHYTHMS - LINE DANCE
JoinRobin,yourfavoritelinedance instructor,forafunafternoon.Enjoy yourpartyfavoritestepsoraddoneor twonewstepstoshowoffatparties. Invitefriendsandhavedoublethefun. Enjoysomepopcorntoo!
Fee{$2Members,$5Nonmembers}
FRIDAY,MAY16•11:30–1:30PM MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION - BRUNCH AND DANCE
Acelebrationforallkindsofmom’s.Adeliciousandcarefullycatered brunchoptionofspinachandbaconorfourcheesesoufflé,amixedsalad, mocktailMimosa,andcake.EntertainmentprovidedbytheNightandDay Band.Don’tforgetyourdancingshoes!
Fee{$12Members, $18Nonmembers}…Deadline{May12}
MONDAY–THURSDAY8:30AM–6PM FRIDAY 8:30AM–4PM SATURDAY CLOSED
CENTERCLOSED May1&May26
MONDAY–THURSDAY8:30AM–6PM FRIDAY 8:30AM–4PM
WEDNESDAY,MAY21•12:45PM
FROM CHARLYN
It’sActiveAgingExpotime!!Joinuson Thursday,May1atBohrerPark,506S.Frederick Ave.from9a.m.-2p.m.Dropbyforanhouror staythewholeday.Helpusspreadtheword! Inviteyourfriendsorneighbors.Wewillonce againhavefoodtrucksonsiteforlunch.Youwill notwanttomissthisevent!
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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.
MayisOlderAmericansMonth.Thisyear’s themeis“FliptheScriptonAging.”Itencourages individualsandcommunitiestochallengestereotypesandmisconceptions aboutaging. Howdoyouchallengesociety’sperceptionofaging?Share withmeyourstoriesandwewillsendthemoutinourweeklyeblastto members. Charlyn.simpson@gaithersburgmd.gov
I’llB-G-C-ingyou!
CharlynSimpson
SATURDAY,MAY31•1–3PM
MYSTERY AUTHOR PANEL
Joinusforalivelydiscussionwithmystery authorsMaureenKloversandCathyWiley, withmoreauthorstobeannouncedsoon! Authorswillbesellingandsigningbooksat theevent.Doorprizesandlightrefreshments served.Free.Signuprequired.Call301-2586380toreserveyourspot.
MONDAY–FRIDAY8AM–10PM SATURDAY8AM–5PM SUNDAY 8AM–5PM
THURSDAY,MAY1510:30AM–3:30PM
SENIOR INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE
Doyouneedinformationonseniorhousing,financialassistance, Medicare,Medicaid,orhelpfillingoutforms?Pleasecallthefrontdeskat 301-258-6380tomakeanappointmentwithTracyCarterofthe MontgomeryCountyDepartmentofHealthandHumanServices.
TheBenjaminGaitherCenteriscommittedtoenhancingthequalityoflife ofthose55andoverwithavarietyofactivitiesthatencouragefitness, personalinterest,health,andsocialinteraction.
MAY2025
TUESDAY,MAY6•10:30 AM–NOON
WEDNESDAY,MAY21•10:30AM–NOON
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING
On-sitebloodpressurescreening withCommunityAngelsNursing Servicesandnursingstudents fromMontgomeryCollege.
TUESDAY,MAY6•11AM–NOON
BRAIN GAMES
CommunityAngelsNursing Serviceswillbringfunbrainteasers totestyourknowledge! ..........................................................
TUESDAY,MAY20•11AM–NOON
MENTAL HEALTH TALK:
CARING FOR YOUR MIND AND WELLNESS
JoinMelissaSheppard,LCSW-C, fromSailorHealthaswecelebrate MentalHealthAwarenessMonth andexploresimple,everydayways tosupportyouremotional wellbeing.Whetheryou’re adjustingtonewroutines,managing stressorjustlookingtofeelbetter day-to-day,thistalkoffers thoughtfulguidanceonbuilding healthyhabitsthatcareforyour mindandoverallwellness.
TUESDAYTOTHURSDAYNOON
NUTRITION PROGRAM
Lunchisprovidedthroughthe auspicesoftheMontgomeryCounty DepartmentofHealthandHuman ServicesSeniorNutritionProgram. Youmustorderlunchby2p.m.the Tuesdaybeforethenextweek.For those60andolder,lunchisasmuch asyoucandonate.Call301-2586380tomakeyourlunch reservation.
THURSDAY,MAY8•BY APPOINTMENT
PODIATRIST SERVICE
Signupatthefrontdesktobookan on-siteappointmentwithaMaple SpringsFootCenterdoctor.Most insurances,includeMedicareare accepted.
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THURSDAY,MAY15•9AM–3PM CARFIT
AttendthefreeCarFitprogramat theGaithersburgPoliceStation(16 S.SummitAve.)toensureyour vehicleisproperlyadjustedfor safety.Theywillassessyour vehicle’ssetup,providesafetytips, adjustequipment,andcheckoverall vehiclesafety.Call301-258-6380 toreserveyourappointment.
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.
TUESDAY,MAY13 • 11 AM
TECH TALK: VIRTUAL MUSEUM TOURS
IncelebrationofInternational MuseumDay,tourworldfamous museumsfromthecomfortofyour home!Didyouknowmanyofthe world'sleadingmuseumshavebeen makingtheircollectionsand exhibitsavailabletoviewvirtually. Inthislecturewe'llexploresomeof thesevirtualgalleries,aswellas digitaltoolsthathelpbringart, architecture,andhistorytolife!
WEDNESDAY,APR2–MAY21 9:30–10:45AM
CCACC: COMPUTER TECH TRAINING
Thisfreecourseaimstoteach essentialcomputerskillstothose 60+.Pleasecall301-620-1517or emailDorisZhaoat Doris.zhao@ccacc-dc.orgtoreserve yourspot.
TRIPSANDCLASSCANCELLATIONS
Alltripandclasscancellationsmustbesubmittedinwriting,oremailyourrequestto BenjaminGaitherCenter@gaithersburgmd.gov
WEDNESDAY,MAY7•11AM–2:30PM• BETHESDA,MD
YEAR OF THE DESSERTS #10: SEASONS 52
AtSeasons52themenuchangeswiththeseasonto feature100%freshproduce,andtheoak-firegrilland brickoven(withoutafryerinsight)makeseverything fullofflavorandnaturallylighter.Theperfectminiindulgencesisthebestwaytoendyourlunchwitha choiceofpeacanpie,belgianchocolates'mores,key limepie,raspberrychocolatechipcannoli,turtle cheesecake,peanutbutterchocolate,oatmeal,cookies andcream,orcarrotcake.Comeforlunchand experiencethedesserts!Pleasebringcash.
Fee { $20 } … Deadline { May 5 }
FRIDAY,MAY9•9:30AM–3PM• BROOKEVILL,MD
BRIGHTON DAM AZALEA TOUR AND LUNCH
Grabyourcamerasandbereadytocapturenature’s beauty.WewillvisittheBrightonDamAzaleaGarden thatishometoover22,000azaleabushesoverfiveacres inahardwoodforest.CheckouttheKousadogwood treesandMontgomeryCounty’schampionfringetree (Chionanthusvirginicus).LunchatElAndariego,alocal Salvadorianfavoriteformorethan25years,inAshton. Wearsturdyshoes,bringawaterbottle,andbereadyfor theweather.Pleasebringcash.
Fee { $20 } … Deadline { May 5 }
SATURDAY,MAY10•12:30PM–6PM BALTIMORE,MD
“SOME LIKE IT HOT” AT THE HIPPODROME THEATRE - FULL
Fee { $125 } … Deadline { Mar 24 }
MONDAY,MAY12•10AM–3:30PM•COLUMBIA,MD
A DAY OF THRIFTING AND EATING
Firststop:2ndAveThriftSuperstore,atreasuretroveof topbrandsandtheultimatedestinationforsecondhand gems.ThenwewillvisittheColumbiaMallforeating andmoreshopping.Itisadayforshoppingandeating withfriends.Itwillbeafundayall-around,while findingbargains.Bringtotebagsforyourshopping Lunchonyourown.Pleasebringcash.
Fee { $20 } … Deadline { May 8 }
WEDNESDY,MAY14•10AM–4PM•BALTIMORE,MD BALTIMORE SIGNATURE LUNCH CRUISE- FULL
Fee{$95}…Deadline{Apr21}
MONDAY,MAY19•10AM–2:30PM•ASHBURN,VA
GALLOPING GOURMETS TO BLUE RIDGE GRILL
VotedoneofLoudoncounty'sfavoriterestaurants.Blue RidgeGrillisNorthernVirginia’sanswertoaffordable andgreattastingfamilydining!NewAmericanfareset inalively,modernsetting.Enjoyacasuallunchina warm,understated,elegantatmosphere.Pleasebring cash.
Fee{$20}…Deadline{May15}
FRIDAY, MAY 23 • 10:30 AM – 3 PM SYKESVILLE,MD
THE KATE PEARL TEA ROOM
EnjoyatraditionalEnglishTeaserviceattheKatePearl TeaRoom.Amenuwithaselectionofchef’schoice souporsalad,sconeswithclottedcreamandspreads, freshfruit,teasandwichesandsavorieswithbottomless potsoftea.Comewithfriends,enjoyaconversation whilesippingtea!Achoiceofregularorveggietea sandwichesareavailable.
Fee { $70 } … Deadline { May 14 }
TUESDAY,MAY27•9:30AM–3PM WHEATON,MD
A DAY IN THE PARKS: BROOKSIDE GARDENS AND BROOKSIDE NATURE CENTER
Enjoyanup-closelookatbeautifulbutterfliesin BrooksideGardens’seasonalexhibitandlearnabout theirlifecycleandroleinnature.Afterward,relaxover lunchatBrooksideNatureCenter.Thedaywrapsup withaguidedFernIdentificationWalkthroughthe woodlandstoexploreandlearnaboutnativefern species.Dressfortheweatherandwalking.Feecovers transportation,PaneraBreadboxlunchwithachoiceof chickenandavocadoBLTorMediterraneansandwich, andactivityadmissions.
Fee { $60 } … Deadline { May 16 }
MONDAY,JUN2•10AM–4PM MIDDLETOWNMD
SOUTH MOUNTAIN CREAMERY FARM TOUR AND LUNCH
First,wewillstopatJeovani's,PizzeriaandItalian Restaurantforlunch.ThenwewillheaddowntoSouth MountainCreameryforaguidedtourtolearnfirst-hand aboutfarming,theimportanceofagriculture,andwhat reallyhappensonthefarmeachday.Donotforgetto stopatKaren'sKountryStoretoshopandgetyour choiceoffreepre-scoopedicecreamcup(8oz)before boardingthebustoreturn.
Fee{$30}…Deadline{Jun2} ..............................................................................
WEDNESDAY,JUN4•10:30AM–4:30PM HANOVER,MD
MARYLAND LIVE CASINO & SHOPPING
VisitthecasinoforfunorArundelMillsMallfor shopping.Lunchonyourownatoneofthemany eateries.
Fee{$20}…Deadline{Jun2} ..............................................................................
SUNDAY,JUN22•12:30PM–6PM WASHINGTON,DC
“AIN'T TOO PROUD - THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS” AT NATIONAL THEATRE- FULL
Fee { $125 } … Deadline { May 20 }
WEDNESDAY,JUN25•9:30AM–4:30PM COLUMBIA,MD
“DISNEY’S LITTLE MERMAID” AT TOBY’S
Inamagicalkingdombeneaththesea,thebeautiful youngmermaid,Ariel,longstoleaveheroceanhometo liveintheworldabovewithPrinceEric.Basedonthe classicanimatedfilmwithmusicbyeight-timeAcademy Awardwinner,AlanMenken,thisshowwillcapture yourheartwithitsirresistiblesongs,including:“Under theSea”,“KisstheGirl”and“PartofYourWorld”.The entirefamilywilllovethisshow!Buffetlunch,dessert, teaorcoffee,andtipincluded.
Fee { $95 } … Deadline { May 20 }
COLORING BOOK
Mondays•11AM•$2
CONTRACT BRIDGE
Tuesdays&Thursdays•12:30PM
BINGO
Mondays&Fridays•12:30PM
$2buystwocardsforeverygame .....................................................................................
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!
FRIDAY,MAY30•11AM-NOON
MUNCH AND CHAT- MOVIES
Bringyourbrownbaglunchandjoinusforteaand coffeeaswetakeajourneytothepast.Let’sshare memoriesofourfirstmovie,firsttheaterexperience,and howwatchingmovieshaschangedovertheyears.Enjoy theconversation!
WEDNESDAY,MAY21•11:15AM-NOON
BINGO HISPANO
$2TOPLAY.WE’VEGOTPRIZES!
TUESDAY,MAY20•12:30–1:30PM
MEMBER ORIENTATION
ComeandlearntheinsandoutsoftheCenterandpick upyourmemberpacket–thegatewaytotheCenter! .....................................................................................
THURSDAY,MAY29•12:30PM
BOOK & MOVIE MEETUP
We'lldiscuss“WaterforElephants”bySaraGruen,then sitbackandenjoythefilmadaptationtogether!Make suretoreadthebookaheadoftime!
Join us for a fun tournament where skill, strategy, and a bit of luck come together! Whether you're a seasoned player or just learning, all are welcome to take part in an exciting day of cards, competition, and camaraderie.
Take a break from the hustle and enjoy time playing word games and solving puzzles with friends. Whether you love crosswords, word searches, or brain teasers, we’ve got the materials and activities ready for you. Just bring yourself or a friend too!
THURSDAYS,MAY8–MAY29•11:15AM–12:05PM
BALLET FOR FITNESS
Thisuniqueexerciseclassusesballetmovestoimprove strengthandconditioning.Theclassisatotalbody workoutthatwillengageyourmindandhaveyou movingtomusic.JoininstructorBecciKimassheleads youthroughyourworkout.Nopreviousballet experienceisrequired.
Fee { $35 Members, $55 Nonmembers }
THURSDAYS,MAY8–MAY29•12:30–1:20PM
BROADWAYBEATS
Thisclassteachesvariousformsofdancetopopular music.Jazz,tap,modern,andlyricaldanceareall incorporated.Wewillvisitmanyofyourfavorite Broadwayshowsthroughouttheyears.Thisclassisfor everyonetodanceandhavefun!Nopriordance experienceisnecessary.Justbringyoursneakersand enjoy!TaughtbyBecciKimm.
Fee{$36members,$46nonmembers}
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,MAY12–JUN30•11–11:55AM (NOCLASS5/26)
CHAIR YOGA
InstructorArchanaGuptawillteachyogaposesthathelp increasemobilityandstrength,stretchthebody,reduce stressandpain,andclearthemind.Thisclassis designedtousethesupportofachairtoperformyoga poses,move,breathe,andultimatelyfeelgood.
Fee { $55 Members, $65 Nonmembers }
TUESDAY,MAY6–JUN24•12:30–1:30PM (NOCLASS5/13)
HATHA YOGA WITH JANE STELBOUM
Thisclasscombinesyogaposes,somaticbreathing,back therapy,andmeditation.Itfocusesonproperalignment withmodificationsforallabilities.Dresscomfortably andbringyourmatoruseoneofours.
Fee { $66 Members, $76 Nonmembers }
WEDNESDAY,MAY7–JUN25•12:30–1:20 PM (NOCLASS 5/21,6/18) LINE DANCE –
PARTY FAVORITES
Areyoureadyforthenextsocialgathering?Learn classicpartylinedancesandthelatestcontemporary favorites.Nodanceexperienceisneeded.Robin Marshallteachestheclass.
Fee { $38 Members, $48 Nonmembers } ..........................................................................................
TUESDAYS,MAY6– JUN24•1:45PM–2:30PM
SPIRIT BEATS: DRUMMING FOR FITNESS- NEW!
Thisseatedcardiodrummingworkoutoffersafull-body, low-impactexercisetoupbeatmusic.Perfectforall fitnesslevels,itimprovesmotorskills,endurance,and hand-eyecoordination.InstructedbyReneeSloan. Fee{$72members,$82nonmembers} ..........................................................................................
TUESDAYS•8:25AM
WALKING TAPE
Wakeupwithabrisktwo-mileworkout.
WEDNESDAYS•9AM
WEDNESDAY WALKERS
StepintoyourWednesdayswithfreshair,great company,andamorningstroll!MeetusattheActivity CenteratBohrerPark(506S.FrederickAve.)foran energizingwalk.Free&opentoall!
BOOKDISCUSSION
Thursday,May8• 2PM “WhenWillThereBeGoodNews?” ByKateAtkinson ----------------------------------------------Thursday,Jun12• 2PM “TheRazor’sEdge” BySomersetMaugham
MONTHLY MOVIE
Thursday, May 15 •12:30PM
Call ahead to find out what movie will be playing
MONDAY-FRIDAY,MAY5–MAY30 (NOCLASS:5/26)
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•11:15AM POWER STRETCH
Thisclassaddressesmuscularimbalances,body alignment,properbreathcontrol,rangeofmotion, elongation,andposture.
TUESDAYS&THURSDAYS•10:15AM STRETCH & STRENGTHEN
Tonemuscleswhilestrengtheningheartandlungs. Allabilitieswelcome.
WEDNESDAYS•11:15AM CORE & STRETCH
Afterawarm-up,theclassalternatesbetween Pilates-inspiredtoningexercisesandYoga-inspired stretches,usingchairsandlighthandweights.
Getreadyforafun,engaging,andinspiring dayatGaithersburg’sActiveAgingExpo!
JoinusonThursday,May1,from9a.m.-2p.m. atthe ActivityCenteratBohrerPark (506S.FredrickAve.) foraFREEeventpackedwithexcitingactivitiesand valuableresourcesdesignedforthose55andbetter.
Explorehealthandwellnessservices,interactive demonstrations,educationaltalks,preventivescreenings, andmore.
Connectwithlocalorganizations,discovernewwaysto stayactive,andenjoyadaydedicatedtoyou!
Bringafriendanddon’tmissoutonlearning,connecting, andhavingfun!
Formoredetails,seetheinsert included!
MONDAYS•12:30–1:20PM BASIC ENGLISH
CONVERSATION
Practicespeakingandwritingin Englishusingpictures,games, puzzles,andmore.Wewilllearn fromandwitheachother. PattyBronsonwillfacilitatethe class.Free.Drop-in.Members only.
MONDAYS,MAY5-JUN16
1–3PM(NOCLASS5/26)
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. PleaseregisterbyMay5.
Fee{$75Members,$95 Nonmembers}
TUESDAYS,MAY13–JUN17 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.
Fee{$75Members,$95 Nonmembers}
WEDNESDAY,APR2–MAY21 2–4PM
WATERCOLOR
Joinaccomplishedartistand instructorSusanHerronasshe guidesyouthroughwatercolor techniques.Beginnerswillbuilda strongfoundation,while intermediatestudentswillbe challengedtogrowcreatively. Bringyourownsupplies.Email BenjaminGaitherCenter@gaithersb urgmd.govforthesupplylist.
Fee{$98Members,$118 Nonmembers}
FRIDAY,MAY2•11:15 AM–NOON
PRESSED FLOWER
BOOKMARKS
Createbeautiful,pressedflower bookmarks,perfectaskeepsakesor gifts.We'llprovideavarietyof pressedflowersandpaintssoyou canaddyourpersonaltouch.All materialsincluded.Registration required.LedbyLilly.
Fee{$5Members,$8 Nonmembers}
THURSDAY,MAY8•11AM-NOON STORYTELLING:
PAUL & THE BEATLES
"Paul&theBeatles"tellsthestory ofthe"TheFabFour's"riseto stardom.Joinusforthisengaging presentationonTheBeatles, featuringvideosegmentsoftheir mosticonicsongsandunforgettable touringevents.Presentedby SheldonLehner.
WEDNESDAY,MAY21•4–5PM
BRIDGE GENERATIONS: CAREER CHATS
Weneedyourexperience,wisdom, andstories!You’llchat1:1with studentsfromtheGaithersburg YouthCenteraboutyourcareer path,sharevaluableadvice,and answertheirburningquestionsin funandenergeticspeedrounds. Don’tmissthisuniqueopportunity toinspirelocalyouthandshareyour insights.Signupatthefrontdeskor call301-258-6380toreserveyour spot.
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FRIDAY,MAY16•11AM–NOON
THURSDAY,MAY22•10:30AM–12:30PM
NATURE & FLOWER DISCOVERY HIKE
MeetusattheBoatCentertojoina volunteernaturalistforaneasywalk inSenecaCreekStateParktosee wildflowers,wildlifeandthe beautifulpeonygardenthatshould beinbloom.Thehikewilltakeyou alongnaturalsurfacetrailswith someupanddownhillsbutnothing toostrenuous.Totaldistanceis abouta1.5mile.Pleasedressfor
theweather,weartrailappropriate shoes,ahatandbringwater&bug spray.Locationaddressisat11950 ClopperRoad.Suggesteddonation of$5tobecollectedbythe naturalistatthestartofthehike. Cashonly.
AARP GAITHERSBURG CHAPTER 5358
Thursday,May1,–ActiveAging ExpoatBohrerPark.Comebythe AARPbooth.
Tuesday,May6,9:30a.m.–12:30 p.m.–HelpAnnetteThompson makeflowerstocheerassisted livingresidents.
Tuesday,May6,2p.m.–Board MeetingattheCenter.
Tuesday,May13,5p.m.–General meetingandpresentationatthe Center.Speaker:BridgetBurke, ClinicalLiaison,JSSA.Dinner: JerseyMike’ssubs.Pleasereserve byMay10.
Tuesday,May20:Chatandchew atLonghornSteakHouse(20017 CenturyBlvd.,Germantown,MD. 20874
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
LUNES•12:30– 1:20PM CONVERSACIÓN
BÁSICA EN INGLÉS
Practiquehablaryescribireninglés usandodibujos,juegosy rompecabezasymuchomás.Patty Bronsondirigelaclase.Llegué puntual.
ActividadGratuitita.Solopara miembros.
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LUNES,MAYO12•10AM–3:30PM COLUMBIA,MD
TIENDA DE SEGUNDA MANO Y COMIDA
Visitaremosunadelastiendasmás renombradasparacomprarcosasde segundamano.2ndAveThrift Superstore. Despuésvisitaremosel malldeColumbiaparamás comprasycomerahí.Estedíaes paracompraryconvivircon amigas.¡Nosvamosadivertir, mientrasencontramosofertas! Traersuspropiasbolsasparalas comprasyalmuerceporsucuenta. Costo {$20} …Fecha límite {mayo 9}
VIERNES,MAYO16•11:30AM–1:30PM
BRUNCH DEL DIA DE LAS MADRES Y BAILE
¡Vamosacelebraratodaslas mamitas,conunricobrunchy músicaporelgrupoNight&Day! Menú:Soufflésopcióndeespinacas ytocinooCuatroquesos,ensalada mixta,mimosassinalcohol,fruta mixtaypostres.
CostoMiembros{$12}…NoMiembros{$18}
MIERCOLES,MAY21•11:15AMNOON BINGO HISPANO
$2TendremosPremios!
MARTES,MAYO27•9:30–2PM
UN DIA EN EL PARQUE: JARDIN Y CENTRO DE NATURALEZA
BROOKSIDE
Disfrutedecercalashermosas mariposasenlosjardinesde Brooksideensuexposicióndela temporada.Aprendasobreelsu ciclodevidaycontribuciónenla naturaleza.Almuerzoenelcentro denaturalezacerrandoeldíaconun guíaexplorandoycaminandoenel boqueaprendiendoeidentificando diversasespeciesdeplantasnativas delaregión.Porfavordevestirse paralacaminatayelclima.Elcosto cubretransporte,almuerzoyboleto deadmisión.
Costo{$60}…Fechalímite{mayo 16}
VIERNES,MAYO30•12:30–1:30 PM
VIERNES DE RITMOS –BAILE LINEAL
AcompañeaRobin,unadelas instructorasfavoritasparaunatarde divertida. Disfrutedelospasos favoritosyaprendaunosnuevos pasosparapresumirenlasfiestas. Inviteasusamigas(os)paramayor diversión.¡disfrutealfinaldeunas ricaspalomitas!
Costo{$2Miembros,$5No miembros} MAY2025
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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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ACTIVE AGING EXPO 2025
GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND
9 AM – 2 PM
Activity Center at Bohrer Park
506 South Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg, MD 20877
For more information call 301-258-6380
DEMOS AND ENTERTAINMENT (Main Gym)
Combo of Low Impact High-Intensity Interval Training and Core and Stretch: Limber up, get your heart- pumping, test your balance, and enjoy connecting with friends. Instructor: Denise Mornini.
Chair Yoga: Learn Yoga poses that help to increase mobility and strength, stretch the body, reduce stress and pain, and clear the mind with a support of a chair. Instructor: Archana Gupta.
Spirit Fitness: learn to focus on building functional skills aimed to improve your capabilities throughout your day-to-day life. Instructor: Jared Ciner.
Zumba Gold: A modified Zumba dance fitness demo to experience easyto-follow steps at a lower intensity, with a focus on balance, range of motion, and coordination to fun rhythmic beats. Instructor: Tahirih Fusscas.
10:50 AM
11:10 AM
11:30 AM
11:50 AM
12:10 PM
Maryland Senior Olympics: Join us for a demonstration of the very popular game of cornhole. Come play, meet some of the athletes, learn about the Maryland Senior Olympics, and why our motto is "To Participate is to Win!"
Combo of Broadway Beats and Ballet for Fitness:
This demo combines to give warm up exercises for the whole body, teaches from many genres of dance to include modern, jazz, tap and lyrical. Finally, learn to follow choreography which can be turned into full dances. Instructor: Becci Kim.
Better Balance: Participants will learn and improve techniques that empower them to maintain control over their balance, whether they're stationary or in motion. Instructors: Mary Sandoval & James Warner.
Drum For Fitness: Participants will experience the joy of drumbeats & good music for a full body workout. Instructors: Moufti Lawani.
Hula Dance: In this brief introduction to hula dance, students will be familiarized with the mechanics of basic hula dance steps and hand movements as well as some vocabulary and history of hula.
Instructor: Dawn Felsen
12:30 PM Dance and enjoy upbeat tunes with pianist, Gregory Lardieri!
Walk In History at Bohrer Park!
Step back in time on an informative 40-minute walk along the paved paths of beautiful Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm. Visit Gaithersburg’s oldest structure, learn about the property during the Civil War, see remnants of its life as a commercial turf farm, and discover a hidden cemetery.
Walks starts promptly at: 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM at the Mayor Ed Bohrer Statue at the entrance of the Activity Center. Sponsored by BGC Nature Club.
9:30 AM
10:15 AM
11 AM
11:45 AM
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9:30 AM
10:15 AM
11 AM
11:45 AM
EDUCATIONAL TALKS
(Activity Room A)
M-Check Your Bike!
Learn an essential technique known as the "M-Check," a quick yet thorough method for evaluating your bicycle's condition. Learn how to efficiently inspect your bike to identify areas needing attention and keep your ride safe and enjoyable.
Purposeful Longevity - How to bring the Blue Zones Live Longer Better Experience to Your Home & Community
Living longer is not always better if well-being is limited or compromised. By prioritizing how we eat, how we move, how much we sleep, and how we manage stress and our social connection, we can enhance our longevity in a meaningful way and inspire others to do the same.
Environment and Us, and How to Keep it Safe!
Learn all about Salt watch and Nitrate watch programs, becoming a weed warier, how to volunteer for clean ups and join the watershed groups and RainScapes rewards. This discussion is held jointly by the City of Gaithersburg’s Environmental Services and the Izaak Walton League of America. Make sure to collect your Salt Watch and Nitrate Test Kits. Join us Nature Lovers, this is for you!
"It's About Time! “Fire Safety for You in Your Home”
The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) has seen a scary and disturbing trend when it comes to residential fires in the County. Older Adults are dying at an increasing rate due to their failure to exit the building when it’s on fire. Many factors are associated with this, but the constants seem to be (1) a lack of working smoke alarms, and (2) some residents seem to be trying to engage with the fire. Join the conversation and learn what you can to make yourself and your neighborhood safer.
ARTS, CRAFTS, AND GAMES
(Activity Room B)
Learn New Tricks to Wrap Small Gifts: Learn easy ways to wrap small gifts or party favors. All materials provided. Led by Janet McDonald and Carol Mamon.
Loteria: Join us for this classic Mexican bingo-style game. Match the colorful cards, shout out ¡LOTERÍA!, and win big! Easy for all to follow. Led by Lilly N.
Le invitamos a disfrutar de este clásico juego mexicano. Combine las cartas coloridas, grite ¡LOTERÍA! y tenga la oportunidad de ganar premios. Dirigido por Lilly N.
Spring Decoupage Crafts: Participants will create beautiful decorative coasters and trays using only printed napkins, plastic ware and glue. All materials provided. Led by Joanne Moaddel.
Food Demo - Egg Cabbage Salad: Learn to make this easy eggcabbage salad that can be enjoyed any season. Enjoy a tasting while learning about its nutrient facts from Astrida Teneng, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist.
FOOD TRUCK
Available on site
Catalyst Hot Dogs
HEALTH SCREENINGS (Main Gym)
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Blood Pressure and Glucose, Mental Health and Bone Density SAFEWAY PHARMACY
Vaccines
Pneumococcal, Shingles, RSV, Tdap, and COVID
(Please bring your insurance card)
Foot and Ankle