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May 16, 2013 | Elizabeth Ortega-Lohmeyer

photo Peter Jose Selikowitz

Meet the Director

On May 17, 6:30 to 8:30 pm. at Potomac Community Recreation Center, 11315 Falls Road, Potomac, MD20854 The entire community is invited to an evening of International Dance and Cuisine and to meet and welcome Potomac Community Recreation Center Director Peter José Selikowitz. Dance performances by local groups representing China, Greece, Russia, India, Latin America […]

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May 9, 2013 | Elizabeth Ortega-Lohmeyer

Be Safe, Be Happy, Be Healthy

Join us to kick off the Be Active Montgomery! Initiative on Saturday, June 8th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the SouthGermantownRecreationPark. Admission is free and includes activities for the entire family from kids to seniors! Activities include: fitness demonstrations, golf clinics, QuickStart tennis, healthy food vendors, United Way’s Fun, Fly and Fit, Zumba®, […]

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April 25, 2013 | Elizabeth Ortega-Lohmeyer

When a “Must” Becomes “Never Again”

I just realized that it’s been 13 weeks since I quit smoking and it’s amazing how time passes and how something that was “a must” becomes a “never again.” I used to smoke one or two cigarettes in the evening to relax, then I stopped for four years. When my father died six years ago […]

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April 5, 2013 | Elizabeth Ortega-Lohmeyer

photo older African American couple on a walk

Recreation Offers Diabetes Classes

Montgomery County Recreation and the African American Health program are offering diabetes classes. Diabetes is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and African Americans experience higher rates of complications due to diabetes.  Basic Must Knows about Diabetes Topics include carbohydrate counting, food label reading, physical activity, medications and blood glucose monitoring: […]

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April 5, 2013 | Elizabeth Ortega-Lohmeyer

Job Fair for Seasonal and Part Time Staff

Montgomery County Recreation is looking to fill temporary staff positions for summer programs. Positions available include pool attendants, lifeguards, therapeutic assistants, program directors, cashiers, community center support staff, senior swim coaches, counselors, after school activities support staff and contractors to teach classes and programs. High school students who are a minimum of 16 years old […]

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February 14, 2013 | Elizabeth Ortega-Lohmeyer

photo woman drawing blood

Ama Tu Vida – Love Your Life Health Festival

Bring your family and friends to “Ama Tu Vida” “Love Your Life” Health Festival on Sunday, March 10 from noon to 5 pm at the Silver Spring Civic Center. The Latino Health Initiative with the Montgomery County Recreation, Office of Community Partnerships, and Suburban Hospital sponsors the health fair offering free and confidential medical screenings […]

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February 10, 2013 | Elizabeth Ortega-Lohmeyer

photo of Germantown Swim Center

Polar Bear Swim March 2…BRRRRRRRRR!!! (not really)

Montgomery County Recreation and Leisure for Individuals with Disabilities and their families and friends can have fun together on Saturday, March 2 at the POLAR BEAR FAMILY SWIMMING POOL PARTY at 7:30 pm.  All are invited. The event will be held at the Germantown Indoor Swim Center from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. View or print the […]

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January 18, 2013 | Elizabeth Ortega-Lohmeyer

New Year Resolution

As a rule every January we tend to talk a lot about our New Year’s resolutions: “my resolution is…blah, blah, blah….” omg for some of us it’s the same old song, but does it matter? I would say no, it doesn’t matter.  To hear it over and over when it’s about health, health, health or […]

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