TUESDAY,JUNE3•8:30AM BREAKFAST CLUB
THE CENTER POST
JoinusattheVillageGreenat120N. FredrickAve.,Gaithersburgfor breakfast.Selectfromsausageand eggs,omelets,Frenchtoast,strawberry waffles,andmore.Orderfromthe menuandpayonyourown.
MONDAY,JUNE16•4PM
HAPPY HOUR
JoinusatBurton’sGrill&Barat109 CommerceSquarePlace,Gaithersburg (Kentlands).Enjoydrinksfromthe happyhourmenualongwithelevated barbiteswhilesocializingwithyour friends.Orderfromthemenuandpay onyourown.
FRIDAY,JUNE27•12:30–1:30PM FRIDAY RHYTHMS –
HULA DANCE
Aloha!JoininstructorDawnFelsento familiarizeyourselfwithmechanicsof basichuladancestepsandhand movements.Learnthevocabularyand historyofhula.Invitefriendsandhave doublethefun.Enjoysomepopcorn too!
Fee{$2Members,$5Nonmembers}
THURSDAY,JUNE26•5–7PM HERE COMES THE FUN:
A BEATLES DAY ENCORE PARTY
JoinusforasmashingdancesocialaswekeepthespiritofGlobalBeatles Dayalivewithgreatmusic,deliciousfood,andgoodmates!Enjoyalive performancebySavingSgt.Pepper,aBeatlescoverbandthatwillhave youdancingtoyourfavoriteFabFourhits.Dinnerwillbeservedat5p.m. andincludesyourchoiceofcrabcake,grilledbalsamicchicken,orstuffed shells,alongwithmashedpotatoes,vegetables,macandcheese,and tiramisufordessert.We’reproudtopartnerwithSunriseofMontgomery Villagetobringyouthisgoodtimeofaparty!
Fee{Dinner&Dance:$15Members, $20Nonmembers DanceOnly:$8Members,$12Nonmembers}…Deadline{Jun16}
MONDAY–THURSDAY8:30AM–6PM
FRIDAY 8:30AM–4PM SATURDAY CLOSED
CENTER CLOSED JUNE
MONDAY–THURSDAY8:30AM–6PM FRIDAY 8:30AM–4PM
WEDNESDAY,JUN18•12:45PM
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12TerryNg 15LucineTerezian
18RobertDeBettencourt,RobertJones
19ZitaTepie
20GailUnterberger
24NancyMoran
25SarabethSmetzer
26MariannCarmody,Margaret Finkenhofer
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
SummerhasarrivedandtheBGChasplanstomake thisoneofourbestsummersyet!Iencourageyouto signupearlyfortheBeatlesDayEncoreParty!Itwill fillupfast.ManythankstoSunriseofMontgomery Villageformakingthisdinnerpartybothdeliciousand affordable!
Whensigningupfortrips,classes,andactivities, you,themember,areresponsibleforknowingyour limitations.Whetheritbethedistanceyoucanwalk, howwellyouhandletheweather,orevenyourfood preferences,youmustmakethebestdecisionforyou.Ourtripprogramisa groupwithoneleader.Groupmembersmustbeabletokeepupandnothold thegroupback.Pleasegetyourselfeducatedabouttheday.Researchthe venue,restaurant,location,museum,etc.andmakesuretoaskquestionsabout whatthetripentailssothatyouandthegrouphavethebestexperience possible.
I’llB-G-C-ingyou!
CharlynSimpson
THURSDAY,JUL31•1–3PM
BOOK AND MOVIE MEETUP: “THE BOOK THIEF”
We'lldiscuss“TheBookThief”byMarkus Zusak,thensitbackandenjoythefilm adaptationtogether!Makesuretoreadthe bookaheadoftime.
MONDAY–FRIDAY8AM–10PM SATURDAY8AM–5PM SUNDAY 8AM–5PM
FRIDAY,JUN2010:30AM– 3:30PM
SENIOR INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE
Doyouneedinformationonseniorhousing,financialassistance, Medicare,Medicaid,orhelpfillingoutforms?Pleasecallthefrontdeskat 301-258-6380tomakeanappointmentwithTracyCarterofthe MontgomeryCountyDepartmentofHealthandHumanServices.
TheBenjaminGaitherCenteriscommittedtoenhancingthequalityoflife ofthose55andoverwithavarietyofactivitiesthatencouragefitness, personalinterest,health,andsocialinteraction.
TUESDAY,JUNE3•10:30AM–NOON
WEDNESDAY,JUNE18•10:30AM–NOON
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING
On-sitebloodpressurescreening withCommunityAngelsNursing Servicesandnursingstudents fromMontgomeryCollege.
TUESDAY,JUNE3•10:30AM–NOON
MEMORY CARE SCREENING
MemoryCareScreening appointmentswithCommunity AngelsNursingServicesare availableon-site.
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TUESDAY,JUNE24•11AM–NOON
MAKING A PLAN FOR AGING WELL
Learnabouttheimportanceof havingaplanforagingwellby gettingcriticalmedical,legal,and financialdocumentsinorder. Understandtheneedofhavingthe “bigthree”stateplanning documentsinplace—anAdvance Directive,DurablePowerof AttorneyandWill.Lectureleadby PaulaGibson,founderofthe GibsonMediationGroup.
TUESDAYTOTHURSDAYNOON
NUTRITION PROGRAM
Lunchisprovidedthroughthe auspicesoftheMontgomeryCounty DepartmentofHealthandHuman ServicesSeniorNutritionProgram. Youmustorderlunchby2p.m.the Tuesdaybeforethenextweek.For those60andolder,lunchisasmuch asyoucandonate.Call301-2586380tomakeyourlunch reservation.
THURSDAY,JULY10•BY APPOINTMENT
PODIATRIST SERVICE
Signupatthefrontdesktobookan on-siteappointmentwithaMaple SpringsFootCenterdoctor.Most insurances,includeMedicare,are accepted.
WEDNESDAY,JUN4–JUN25 9:30–10:45AM
CCACC: COMPUTER TECH TRAINING
Thisfreecourseaimstoteach essentialcomputerskillstothose 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.
TUESDAY,JUN10 • 11AM
TIPS FOR BEING NEWS
SAVVY ONLINE
Sharingthenewswithothers?Inthe digitalage,anyonecanpublish anythingontheinternet,evenifit's completelyfalse.Thislecturewill explainthewaytechnologyhas madeiteasiertocreateandspread misinformation.We'lldiscuss toolstoevaluatenewssourcesand reviewhelpfulfact-checkingsites. You'lllearnwhyit'simportantto readandcheckyoursourcesbefore sharing!
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WEDNESDAY,JUL23–AUG20 10AM–NOON
CCACC: 1:1 TECH HELP
Doyouneedassistancewith technology?CCACCishappyto help.Makeanappointmenttoday andgetyourtechquestions answeredattheCenter.Call301620-1517orvisit www.ccacc-dc.orgformore informationandappointments.
Alltripandclasscancellationsmustbesubmittedinwriting,oremailyourrequestto BenjaminGaitherCenter@gaithersburgmd.gov
MONDAY,JUN2•10AM–4PM
MIDDLETOWNMD
SOUTH MOUNTAIN CREAMERY FARM TOUR AND LUNCH- FULL
Fee{$30}…Deadline{May27}
WEDNESDAY,JUN4•10:30AM–4:30PM
HANOVER,MD
MARYLAND LIVE CASINO & SHOPPING
VisitthecasinoforfunorArundelMillsMallfor shopping.Lunchonyourownatoneofthemany eateries.
Fee{$20}…Deadline{Jun2}
MONDAY,JUN9•10AM–2:30PM•
CHARLESTOWN,WV
GALLOPING GOURMETS TO ALFREDO’S MEDITERRANEAN STEAKHOUSE & GRILLE
ComeandtakeaculinarytriparoundtheMediterranean SeawhenyouwalkthroughthedoorsofAlfredo's.They offertraditionalandmoderndiningallwhilesampling foodsfromSpain,France,Italy,Lebanon,andMorocco. Pleasbringcash.
Fee { $20 } … Deadline { Jun 5 }
WEDNESDAY,JUN11•9:40AM–3PM
WHEATON,MD
BROOKSIDE GARDENS BUTTERFLY EXPERIENCE AND LUNCH
Wewillstartthedaywithadazzlingdisplayoflive butterfliesfromNorthAmerica,CostaRica,Africa,and Asia.SoaringamongcolorfulflowersintheSouth ConservatoryHouse,hundredsoftheseenchanting insectsdelightandamazevisitorswiththeirintricate patternsanddelicateaerialflightpaths.Explorethe gardensaftertheexperience.Exploringthegardenisan outdooractivity,sopleasedressfortheweatherand wearwalkingorhikingshoes.Wewillboardthebusat theVisitorCentertogotolunch.Lunchonyourown afterthegardenvisitatoneofthemanyeateriesat Pike+Rose.Pleasebringcash.
Fee { $40 } … Deadline { Jun 9 }
SATURDAYJUN14•9AM–4:30PM•
SHARPSBURG,MD
ANTIETAM BATTLEFIELD TOUR AND LUNCH
Let'stakeajourneybackinhistory.Wewillstartatthe AntietamNationalBattlefieldvisitorcenter,thenhopon thebusforatwo-hourguidedbusridethroughthepark. AlatelunchatoneoftheeateriesonyourownonMain StreetinBoonsboroaftertheparkvisit.
Fee { $30 } … Deadline { Jun 11 }
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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 }
MONDAY,JUN23•10:30AM–2PM POOLESVILLE,MD
YEAR OF THE DESSERTS #11: BASSETTS
EnjoyalunchoutingwithyourfriendsatBassettswhere hospitalityisthespecialty.Enjoydelicioussandwiches, burgers,pizzaandmore,allmadefromscratch.The dessertsmenuincludeslemonmeringuepie,tollhouse pie,flan,beignets,chocolatelavacake,NewYork cheesecakeandbrowniesundaes.Comeforlunchbut experiencethedesserts!Pleasebringcash.
Fee { $20 } … Deadline { Jun 18 }
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 }
MONDAY,JUN30•8:45AM–3:30PM
LOTHIAN,MD
JUG BAY WETLANDS SANCTUARY NATURE WALK AND LUNCH
StartthedaywithaJugBayNaturalistona2–3-mile hike/walkalongtheMarshBoardwalk,andbeyond,to discoverthewonderfulanduniqueplantsandanimals thatarefoundattheSanctuary.Seebeautifulviewsof thePatuxentRiverandlearnabouttheimportanceof marshesandJugBayecosystems.Thisisanoutdoor walkingtourfortwohours.Wearhikingshoesandhats andhaveawaterbottlewithyou.Lunchonyourown afterthehikeatWoodmoreTowneCentre.
Fee { $35 } … Deadline { Jun 20 }
COLORING BOOK
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,JUN13•11AM-NOON
MUNCH AND CHAT – TRAVEL
Bringyourbrownbaglunchandjoinusforteaand coffeeaswetakeajourneytothepast.Let’stalkabout ourtravelexperiences,fromthefirsttripwetooktothe oneswewouldliketogoon.Thefunwehadandthe mishapsthathappened.Itisallabouttheadventuresof travel. Let’sengageinconversation!
WEDNESDAY,JUN18•11:15AM-NOON
LOTERÍA
JoinusforLotería,atraditionalMexicangamesimilarto bingo,butplayedwithcolorfulcardsfeaturingiconic imagesinsteadofnumbers.It’sfun,easytolearn.All arewelcome!
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FRIDAY,JUN27•11AM
MEMBER ORIENTATION
ComeandlearntheinsandoutsoftheCenterandpick upyourmemberpacket!
BY APPOINTMENT CANASTA LESSONS WITH ANNETTE THOMPSON
AnnetteThompsonisofferingCanastalessonsatthe Center,teachingyouhowtoplayandenjoythisfuncard game.Lessonsareavailablebyappointmenton Mondays,Tuesdays,andFridaysbetween1–3PM.To schedule,pleasecontactherdirectlyat301-938-0893. FreeforCentermembers;non-membersarewelcome witha$3drop-infee.Appointmentsmustbescheduled inadvance.
BOOKDISCUSSION
Thursday,Jun12• 2PM
“TheRazor’sEdge” By
W.SomersetMaugham
Thursday,Jul10• 2PM
“StealingFreedom”
ByElisaLynnCarbone
JUNE2025
MONDAY&THURSDAY,APR7–JUN30
8:45–9:45AM(NOCLASS:6/19)
BONE BUILDERS
BoneBuildersisafree,volunteer-ledexerciseprogram forages55+inpartnershipwiththeMontgomery CountyDepartmentsofRecreationandHealthand HumanServicesandtheRSVPvolunteerprogram. Free.
MONDAYS,MAY12–JUN30•11–11:55AM
CHAIR YOGA
InstructorArchanaGuptawillteachyogaposesthathelp increasemobilityandstrength,stretchthebody,reduce stressandpain,andclearthemind.Thisclassis designedtousethesupportofachairtoperformyoga poses,move,breathe,andultimatelyfeelgood.
Fee { $55 Members, $65 Nonmembers }
TUESDAY,MAY6–JUN24•12:30–1:20PM
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
(NOCLASS6/18)
LINE DANCE – PARTY FAVORITES
Areyoureadyforthenextsocialgathering?Learn classicpartylinedancesandthelatestcontemporary favorites.Nodanceexperienceisneeded.Robin Marshallteachestheclass.
Fee { $38 Members, $48 Nonmembers }
TUESDAYS•8:25AM
WALKING TAPE
Wakeupwithabrisk2-mileworkout.
FATHER’S DAY FESTIVITIES
FRIDAY,JUNE6•10:30–12:30PM KITE MAKING
Joinusforthefunartofkitemaking! Allmaterialwillbesupplied,justbringyour imagination,creativityandbereadytoflythemforour grandeventonJune17.
Fee { Free for Members, $5 Nonmembers } … Deadline { Jun 4 }
TUESDAY,JUN17•10:30AM–1:30PM•
GAITHERSBURG,MD
FATHER’S DAY CELEBRATION - KITE FLYING, MINI GOLF & LUNCH
Celebratedadsandfriendswithadayoffun!We'llstart byflyingthekiteswemade,thenenjoyminigolf. Afterward,relaxattheActivityCenterPavilionwith cheesepizza,soda,watermelon,andcookies.Fee includesbustransportation,mini-golf,andlunch.Join thefun!
Fee { $8 Members, $12 Nonmembers } … Deadline { Jun 13 }
BGC GIFT CARDS
LookingfortheperfectgiftforFather’sDay? Youcan’tgowrongwithaBGCGiftCard!
GiftCardscanbeusedtowardsanypurchase, includingfitnessclasses, bingo,punchpasses, trips,membership,andmore! Call301-258-6380forpricingoptions.
MONDAY-FRIDAY,JUN2–JUN27 (NOCLASS:6/19)
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
NewinstructortobeginteachingonJune9!
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.
THURSDAY,
JUNE26 •12:30– 1:30 PM
PROTECT WHAT YOU’VE BUILT: KEEP YOURSELF SAFE FROM SCAMS IN THE AGE OF AI
TheGaithersburgFinancialEmpowermentCenterispleasedto present“ProtectWhatYou’veBuilt:KeepYourselfSafefrom ScamsintheAgeofAI.”Astechnologyadvances,scammers andfraudstersarebecomingincreasinglysophisticated.Using ArtificialIntelligence,theycanconvincinglyimpersonateloved ones,serviceproviders,andlegitimateorganizationstosteal yourpersonalandfinancialinformation.Don’tbefooled!Join usforapresentationbytheMarylandStateOfficeofFinancial RegulationonthemostcommonscamsinMontgomeryCounty andhowtotakeadvantageofprotectionsofferedbythestate. Refreshmentswillbeprovided.TheFECwillbeonsiteto answeryourfinancialquestionsandshareinformationabout theirfree,professional,one-on-onefinancialcounseling services.
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
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.
Fee{$75Members,$95 Nonmembers}
TUESDAYS,MAY13–JUN17 2–4PM
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,JUL2–AUG20 2:30–4:30PM
ADVANCED WATERCOLOR
Inthisadvancedwatercolorclass, explorethebeautyofwatercolor paintingandexpandyour understandingofbasictechniques withmorecomplexchallenges. Basicknowledgeofwatercoloris required.Thissummersessionis offeredinspecialcollaboration betweentheArtsBarnandthe BenjaminGaitherCenter.Taught byartist,CallieOtness.Email BenjaminGaitherCenter@ gaithersburgmd.govtoreceiveyour supplylist.
Fee{$256Residents,$288 Nonresidents}
THURSDAY,JUNE26•11AM–NOON
A STORY TELLER’S DELIGHT: WILLIE MAYS BASEBALL
ManysportsexpertsregardWillie Maysasthegreatestbaseball player.Yourstoryteller,Sheldon
Lehner,agreesandwilltalkabout Willie’slifeaswellasmakeacase forwhyWilliewasthebestofall time.PresentedbySheldonLehner.
NATURE CLUB
FRIDAY,JUN20•11AM–NOON NATURECLUB–
THURSDAY,JUN5•9:30AM–NOON
FIRST WATCH BREAKFAST AND WALK AT WASHINGTONIAN WOODS PARK
JoinusforbreakfastatFirstWatch, 802MuddyBranchRd., Gaithersburg,anaward-winning breakfast,brunch,andlunchspot. Afterward,we'lltakeashort1.5mile(40-minute)walkaround WashingtonianWoods.Thewooded pathrunsalongthewaterformost ofthewalkandincludesabridge withguardrailsthatcouldbe challengingforthoseusingacane orwalker.Pleasedressforthe weather,wearcomfortablewalking shoes,andbringahat,water,bug spray,andsunscreen.Bringcashfor breakfast.Signupatthefrontdesk orcall301-258-6380byJune3,3 p.m.,toreserveyourspace.
AARP GAITHERSBURG CHAPTER 5358
FoodDrive:June2 – 15
Itemstocollect:cannedgoods, grains,cerealandshelf-stablediary, bakingandcookingessentials, condimentsandseasonings, beveragesandsnacks.
Tuesday,Jun3,2PM–Board MeetingattheCenter.
Tuesday,Jun10,5PM–General meetingandpresentationatthe CenterwithCommissiononAging. Dinner:WoodsideDeli.
Tuesday,Jun17,starting1PM: ChatandchewatLaMexicana 16143ShadyGroveRd. Gaithersburg,MD20877
FormoreinformationaboutAARP programspleaseemailMary Hoferekat mary.hoferek@gmail.com.
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TUESDAY,JUN17•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.
LUNES•12:30– 1:20PM
CONVERSACIÓN BÁSICA EN INGLÉS
Practiquehablaryescribireninglés usandodibujos,juegosy rompecabezasymuchomás.Patty Bronsondirigelaclase.Llegué puntual.
ActividadGratuitita.Solopara miembros.
MARTES,JUNIO17•10:30AM–1:30PMGAITHERSBURG,MD
DEL PADRE: COMETAS, MINIGOLF Y ALMUERZO
¡Unacelebraciónparatodoslos papasyamigos!Iniciandoundíade aventuravolandocometas previamentehechospor participantes,seguidoporunjuego deminigolfentreamigos. Finalizandoconalmuerzoenunode lospabellonesdelCentrode ActivadesdelParqueBohrer comiendopizza,soda,sandiay galletas.¡Únasealadiversión!El costoincluyetransportealcentrode actividades,minigolfycomida. Costo {$5 Miembros, $10 No miembros} …Fecha límite {junio 13} ..........................................................
VIERNES,JUNIO27•12:30-1:30PM VIERNES DE
BAILE –
HULA
¡Aloha!Acompañealainstructora DawnFelsenparafamiliarizarse conlamecánicabásicadelbaile hulaensuspasosymovimientos. Aprendalahistoriadehula. Invite amigosparadoblediversióny disfrutedeunasricaspalomitas. Costo { $2 Miembros, $5 No miembros }
MIERCOLES,JUNIO18•11:15AMNOON LOTERÍA
$2TendremosPremios!
Y
SOBRE LOS GASTOS FINALES
UnapresentaciónporelSr.Jose AlfredoLievanoquiennoshablará deuntemaquemuchosquizásno queremoshablaroinclusoescuchar, perosinembargoesdegran importancia.Laplanificaciónesuna herramientadesumaimportancia paranuestrosfamiliaresyasíellos puedanactuarpornosotros cumpliendonuestraúltimavoluntad sinquedarenlaquiebra.¡Una pláticaquenosepuedeperder!
PlaticaenespañolporelClubde laAmistadabiertaalpúblico.
VIERNES,JUNIO6•10:30–12:30 PM
CREACIÓN DE COMETAS
¡Acompáñenosalacreación divertidadecometas!Nosotros proveeremoselmaterialparacrear estadivertidaycreativaactividad, conlafinalidaddevolarestos cometaslanuestraactividadde junio16.¡Noselopuedeperder!
GratisparaMiembros$5No Miembros
BenjaminGaitherCenter
80ABureauDrive
Gaithersburg,MD20878-1431
BrileyTanisha
POSTCENTERTHE
JUNE 2025
Ifyouplantoattendanyactivity,function,orclass,youmustpreregisterbyreturningthisformtothe BenjaminGaitherCenter,80ABureauDr.,Gaithersburg,MD20878,eitherinpersonorbymail.Ifthereisafee,your paymentmustaccompanythisform.MakecheckpayabletotheCityofGaithersburg,unlessotherwisenoted.Placea checkmarkintheboxnexttotheactivitiesyouwanttoattend.
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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