Potomac After Hours and More…

POTOMAC AFTER HOURS

A fun packed evening each month filled with Live Bands by School House Rock, music dancing, sports and more. A special program for 6^th-8^th graders

October 4, November 1, December 6, January 3, February 1, and March 7

Annual membership fee: $25.00 Course #366754

Guest Fee: $5.00 at the door

Call 240-777-6957 for more information.

2013 MONTGOMERY COUNTY THANKSGIVING PARADE

Application is due September 23, 2013

All groups interested in participating in the parade must complete this application and submit it no later than Monday, SEPTEMBER 23, 2013. Send completed applications to:

Montgomery County Recreation

4010 Randolph Road, Room 105, Silver Spring, MD 20902, or fax to 240-777-6826

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED, NO EXCEPTIONS. For questions call 240-777-6821. Download application from:

http://www6.montgomerycountymd.gov/content/rec/new_images/thanksgiving_parade_application-2013.pdf

POOL OPERATORS NEEDED

What is required to become a Swimming Pool Operator?

Be at least 17 years of age (proof of age required)

Successfully complete a Swimming Pool Operators course approved by Montgomery County.

Have one season’s previous experience as a public Swimming Pool Lifeguard or Swimming Pool

Operator. (One season is the equivalent of 520 hours.)

Pass an examination administered by the Department of Health and Human Services

(Note: Re-examination is required every three years. Applicant may choose to take a challenge exam administered by the Office of Licensure and Regulatory Services to take an approved refresher course.) For more information about what is required to take the Pool Operator’s exam, call Health and Human Services at (240) 777-3986.

ADULT SWIM

Ages 18 and Up with disabilities: Adapted aquatics and swim instruction in a group setting. Participants should be able to indicate basic wants and needs and have minimal self-help skills. One staff to seven participants. No personal care assistance provided.

8 Sessions $37

360720 MLK Swm Ctr 10/8 Tu 8:00pm-9:00pm 360722 Germantown ISC 10/9 W 8:30pm-9:30pm

360723 Olney Swm Ctr 10/11 F 7:00pm-8:00pm.

Call 240-777-6870 for more information.

TR SWIMMING WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES

This is a swimming and aquatic exercise class for people with MS and other disabilities who want work on their fitness and flexibility in an aquatic environment. One staff for every six participants. No personal care provided. 8 Sessions $48

360772 KSAC 10/10 Th 8:30pm-9:30pm.

Call 240-777-6870 for more information.

TR ZUMBA

Ages 13 and Up with disabilities: Every class is a party! Participants should be able to follow one- and two-step instructions. One staff to ten participants. Dress in comfortable clothing and shoes for active movement.

8 Sessions $40 – 360776 Wheaton CRC 10/10 Th 6:00pm – 6:50pm.

Call 240-777-6870 for more information.

HAPPENINGS AT EAST COUNTY CRC

Y.E.S. Youth Empowerment Program starts September 30 for 7-12 grades. The program offers homework assistance, financial planning workshops, leadership skills workshops, community service projects, social opportunities while gaining student service learning hours. Course #366709. FREE. Call 240-777-8090 for more information.

JOIN ZUMBA FITNESS

8 weeks program $40.00 begins September 21

366653 9/21 8 weeks 10:30 am-11:30am

About Elizabeth Ortega-Lohmeyer

Multimedia Bilingual Rec Specialist at Montgomery County Recreation, loves videos, flowers and dogs. Winner of the “Poder Con Ganas” award from the Hispanic Democratic Club of Montgomery County .

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