Active Aging: Inspiring Wellness

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wellness SEPTEMBER 24-28, 2018

Enjoy Activities for Ages 60 & Better

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In celebration of International Active Aging Week, Seniors 60 & better are invited to come out and Inspire Wellness!

Take a journey toward healthy aging with us!

Try a new activity, meet new people, and stay active by participating in FREE Active Aging Week activities throughout Prince George’s County!

Registration begins Saturday, September 1 Advance registration is required for all activities. Limited spaces are available for each activity.

Please see each event description for details. To register for an activity, visit pgparks.com and click on PARKS DIRECT or register in person at any M-NCPPC facility during operating hours.

In the event of inclement weather for outdoor activities, get up-to-date information on M-NCPPC closings due to weather, facility maintenance, and other emergencies by text or email.

Sign up today by visiting pgparks.com and click on the PGParks Alert icon.

Monday, September 24 Views Through Your Lens with Oliver

Relieving Arthritis Naturally

10 am-1:30 pm PARKS DIRECT #26501-541A Learn the principles of photography and creative ways to use your camera and photographs. Taught by Oliver Smith, he is sure to ignite your passion in photography. This two-day class is offered on Monday, Sept. 24 and Wednesday, Sept. 26.

11-11:45 am

Lake Arbor Community Center 10100 Lake Arbor Way, Mitchellville 20721 301-333-6561

Music2Your Feet with Denise 10-11:30 am

PARKS DIRECT #26501-539A

Learn to treat arthritis using natural methods that have been proven to work throughout human history. The internationally renowned “Docta Yew” will be instructing this very important class. If you have arthritis or know someone who does, you don’t want to miss this!

John E Howard Senior Activity Center 4400 Shell Street, Capitol Heights 20743 301-735-2400

Chair Aerobics with Wanda

PARKS DIRECT #26501-541B

11:15 am-12:15 pm Get up and move those feet! Taught by Denise PARKS DIRECT #26501-541C Designed specifically for older adults, this Bryant, learn the art of line dancing that 60-minute low-impact cardio class promotes provides exercise that will energize the body. heart health!

Lake Arbor Community Center 10100 Lake Arbor Way, Mitchellville 20721 Lake Arbor Community Center 301-333-6561

10100 Lake Arbor Way, Mitchellville 20721 301-333-6561

Pickleball – Open Play 12-2 pm Learn the latest senior friendly group activity on an indoor court. Enjoy a great workout playing pickle-ball, a racquet sport that combine badminton, tennis and table tennis.

No equipment needed! No partner needed!

Wear tennis shoes and loose fitting clothing.

South Bowie Community Center 1717 Pittsfield Lane, Bowie 20716 301-249-1622

Pickleball – Open Play 6-9 pm Pickleball is a cross between tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. The game is played by two or four people on a badminton-sized court using paddles and a wiffleball.

Vansville Community Center 6813 Ammendale Road, Beltsville 20705 301-937-6621

Tuesday, September 25 Oldies but Goodies– Zumba with a Twist

Writing for Health– Visualizing Your Future Self

10 am-12 noon PARKS DIRECT #26501-544A Exercise with your favorite oldies but goodies music with a Zumba twist. Prizes awarded. This is one you don’t want to miss!

11 am-12 noon/PARKS DIRECT #26501-548A What life course corrections would you like to make? Support a flourishing life filled with resilience, generosity, and growth with a writing practice that pays attention to the present and looks forward to the future. This process will draw on storytelling, reflection, and visualization to affirm qualities and the life you wish to nurture.

Langley Park Senior Activity Center 1500 Merrimac Drive, Hyattsville 20783 301-408-4343

Mosaics Workshop 10 am-12 noon PARKS DIRECT #26501-510A Piece together a beautiful creation from bowls of richly colored art glass and create a gorgeous mosaic picture frame or trivet to display to all your friends. Workshop includes instruction from a professional artist and all needed materials to make your own mosaic masterpiece.

Brentwood Arts Exchange 3901 Rhode Island Ave, Brentwood 20722 301-446-3225

Montpelier Arts Center 9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel 20708 301-377-7800

Senior Card Sharks with Barbara 11 am-2 pm/PARKS DIRECT #26501-541D If you enjoy meeting new people, playing games and having a great time, this activity is for you. Join the bid whist and pinochle sharks on Tuesday, Sept. 25 and Thursday, Sept. 27.

Lake Arbor Community Center 10100 Lake Arbor Way, Mitchellville 20721 301-333-6561

Wednesday, September 26 Workforce Forum & Hiring Event 8:30 am-1 pm/PARKS DIRECT #26501-577A Are you a senior seeking employment? Do you need to develop job skills? The Juanita C. Grant Foundation and area partners invite seniors seeking updated job skills, part-time and full time employment to come out and take advantage of several employers, community resources, and job readiness services onsite.

Southern Regional Technology & Recreation Complex 7007 Bock Road, Fort Washington 20744 301-749-4160

The Arthritis Foundation’s Walk With Ease Program 9-10 am/PARKS DIRECT #26501-582A “Walk With Ease” is an exercise program that can reduce pain and improve overall health. If you can be on your feet for 10 minutes without increased pain, you can have success with this program. It will help you; motivate you to get in great shape; walk safely and comfortably; improve your flexibility, strength, and stamina; reduce pain and feel great.

Temple Hills Community Center 5300 Temple Hills Road, Temple Hills 20748 301-894-6616

Wednesday, September 26 Kayaking the Patuxent

Truly Creative Journaling

Chair Aerobics and Dance

10 am-12 noon PARKS DIRECT #26501-561A Explore the beauty of the river from a kayak! Kayaks, paddles, PFDs, and instruction included. Please wear appropriate attire and bring water and sunscreen.

10 am-12 noon PARKS DIRECT #26501-510B Get your creative juices flowing! Personalize a journal/sketchbook by creating a custom, artistic cover, and learn some easy and fun ways to spark your creativity. Explore both visual arts and writing exercises, opening up the journaling process with free writing.

Participants will receive a blank sketchbook to decorate.

10:30-11:30 am PARKS DIRECT #26501-522A Join us for an interactive chair movement class featuring chair aerobics, chair dance, and range of motion exercises. This is a low impact fitness class designed especially for individuals that use mobility devices such as canes, walkers, or wheelchairs, but all are welcome.

Brentwood Arts Exchange

5720 Addison Road, Seat Pleasant 20743 301-386-5525

Patuxent River Park 16000 Croom Airport Road Upper Marlboro 20772 301-627-6074

650 Muscles Senior Stretch Class 10 am-12 noon PARKS DIRECT #26501-566A Come out and enjoy a full body stretch with Renee Moore! We have the best instructor to show you how the body works, and the proper ways to stretch, to help your body feel great.

Prince George’s Plaza Community Center 6600 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville 20782 301-864-1611

3901 Rhode Island Avenue, Brentwood 20722 301-446-3225

Evelyn Cole Senior Activity Center

Wednesday, September 26 Getting Into Your Mind & Body Yoga Class with CP 10:45-11:30 am PARKS DIRECT #26501-541E Chair yoga is a slow-paced, class for gentle stretching, and breathing techniques that will help you reconnect with the body. These exercises will increase your flexibility, reduce stiffness, help eliminate stress, and promote wellness.

Lake Arbor Community Center 10100 Lake Arbor Way, Mitchellville 20721 301-333-6561

Tai Chi with Eric Jordan

Pickleball

12 noon-1 pm/PARKS DIRECT #26501-516A Life got you a little stressed? Drop by to learn about and try this healthful martial art form of exercise which promotes deep breathing, improves conditions of Alzheimer’s, Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s; reduces bone loss in menopausal women, reduces blood pressure, improves balance & stability by strengthening ankles and knees; and enhances mental capacity and concentration.

12:30-2:30 pm PARKS DIRECT #26501-516B Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis, which takes place every Wednesday.

You feeling fired up with energy to burn?

Come on out to get active and make new friends!

College Park Community Center 5051 Pierce Avenue, College Park 20740 301-441-2647

College Park Community Center 5051 Pierce Avenue, College Park 20740 301-441-2647

Thursday, September 27 Senior Aerobics “Bring it” Coping with Stress 10 am-12 noon Competition 9-11 am/PARKS DIRECT #26501-540A Seniors groups will bring their best exercise performance to the floor.

Kentland Community Center 2413 Pinebrook Avenue, Landover 20784 301-386-2278

Relaxation Cruise 10 am-12 noon PARKS DIRECT #26501-561B Come along on a boat ride designed to put you at peace! Traveling at a comfortable pace, feel the calming effect the river can bring.

Patuxent River Park 16000 Croom Airport Road Upper Marlboro 20772 301-627-6074

PARKS DIRECT #26501-532A

Stress can be defined as the brain’s response to any demand. Many things can trigger this response, including change. This workshop will focus on learning the importance of how to build and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Harmony Hall Regional Center 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington 20744 301-203-6040

Senior Workout Day 10 am-12:30 pm PARKS DIRECT #26501-581A Fitness day workout for seniors to include, chair aerobics, line dance, and yoga.

Suitland Community Center 5600 Regency Lane, Forestville 20747 301-736-3518

Selfie Storytelling 11 am-12 noon PARKS DIRECT #26501-548B Learn how to create a visual story using your cell phone! There are countless opportunities to create a “digital diary” everyday! Walk the beautiful grounds of Montpelier as we teach you simple composition techniques to transform your casual photography into artistic and compelling images. Wear walking shoes and bring water; held rain or shine.

Montpelier Arts Center 9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel 20708 301-377-7800

Thursday, September 27 Circuit Fitness and Healthy Eating 11 am-12 noon Join in on cardio, strength training and more physical fitness activities! After circuit training we will explore the nutrition side of working out. See and taste what healthy foods are best after we sweat, work out hard and get pumped! Please call to register two days prior to the program.

Bladensburg Community Center 4500 57th AVE, Bladensburg 20710 · 301-277-2124

Yoga and Music 12:30-2:30 pm/PARKS DIRECT #26501-511A Discover how live music can foster a deeper relationship with your body through the postures and movements of yoga. Senior Yoga Instructor Steve Wolf will lead a heart centered, traditional yoga practice. A live band will provide music as you practice your yoga poses. Don’t forget your mat!

Camp Springs Senior Activity Center 6420 Allentown Road, Camp Springs 20748 301-449-0490

“Picture Lights and Bling” 1-2 pm/PARKS DIRECT #26501-530A Come make a lighted picture with sparkling bling. You can hang it at home or give it as a gift to a family member or friend! Bring your own 8”x11” picture or we will have one for you.

Gwendolyn Britt Senior Activity Center 4009 Wallace Road, North Brentwood 20722 301-699-1238

Paint 'N Sip 4-6 pm/PARKS DIRECT #26501-546A A Paint and Sip combines the fun and relaxation of a party with the challenge of a class! Guided by an artist, you will work at individual easels to create a beautiful masterpiece that is suitable for framing.

Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center 7120 Contee Road, Laurel 20707 301-206-3350

Friday, September 28 Senior Cardio Exercise

Week-ending Wellness Party

10 am-12 noon PARKS DIRECT #26501-566B Cardio workouts, without using a single machine! Enjoy the experience of exercising, while doing great cardio, while learning new ways to keep your body fit. We want to see you enjoy this free program!

Enjoy dancing with DJ Nate the Skate, arts & crafts, fitness, bingo, and light refreshments while receiving useful information from event sponsors.

Prince George’s Plaza Community Center

Prince George’s Ballroom

6600 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville 20782 301-864-1611

11 am-1 pm PARKS DIRECT #26501-546B

2411 Pinebrook Avenue, Landover, 20785 301-341-7439

Black Light Zumba 12 noon-2 pm/PARKS DIRECT #26501-566C Do you want to sweat a little and stay in shape? Do you reminisce about the club or partying with your friends and family again?

We have the best activity for you! Let’s exercise and party as we enjoy this Zumba workout during a party atmosphere. Tell a friend to tell a friend!

Prince George’s Plaza Community Center 6600 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville 20782 301-864-1611

Thank You

TO OUR 2018 ACTIVE AGING WEEK SPONSORS!

The Department of Parks and Recreation encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities.

Register at least a minimum of two weeks in advance of the program start date to request and receive a disability accommodation. PPC-PR-PA 9/18 TTY (Text Telephone) for customers who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability 301-699-2544.

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