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Schweinhaut Senior Center at Forest Glen 1000 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901. 240.777.8085 Center Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Newsletter is available at website. Steve Friedman returns with The Golden Age of the Broadway Musical Pt. 1, 1950-1960 on Monday, March 24 at 1 p.m. […]

The University of Connecticut women’s basketball team has always been a dominant force in NCAA women’s basketball but this year they are far better than anyone else. UConn is undefeated with a record of 34-0. UConn has played 7 top 10 teams and they have won all those games by a combined 126 points! That […]

Warren Buffett just announced that he will be giving $1 billion dollars to the perfect bracket. Yes, not $1 million but $1 billion. The chances of anyone getting this are very, very, very, very slim but what if somebody were to get their bracket 100% right. Well before you go and sign up thinking you […]

During the two decades when the Washington Nationals fielded quality Major League teams (1912-1933), the infield was invariably anchored by excellent shortstop. Clark Griffith, as manager and owner of the team during those years, valued the gritty ballplayer that could do it all and his on-the-field leaders included such great players as George McBride, Roger […]

For my monthly kids’ cooking class at White Oak Rec Center, I thought a green theme would be fitting for St. Patty’s day next week–not to mention a wholesome way to celebrate National Nutrition Month. And then I remembered a far more thrilling celebration for elementary schoolers: Dr. Seuss’ birthday (March 2). While I was in […]

Work Off that winter layering and get ready for summer through a membership to Montgomery County Recreation classes and programs, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness rooms, open gyms and more.. Bike Rodeo at Damascus Community Recreation Center (April 4) If your family loves to ride bikes, this is a perfect event for you! Join us […]

A recap of some of your comments posted on MyMCMedia’s website and social media channels. Tackling Tough Teen Issues CP Powell “Great article; very good advice for an extremely tough subject.” Flags Fly at Half Staff for Coach Harvill Richard Frazier “The great Tom Landry said, ‘Leadership is getting someone to do what they don`t […]

What’s in a title that makes you want to pick up a book, see a movie or go out to the theater? Lightning Strike Kids Opera Company will tell you that the title must be catchy, engage the audience and refer in some way to the deeper meaning of the story. Through alliteration, rhyme, paradox, […]

This past weekend, I was driving around with my five-year-old son and we got to talking about a tune playing on the radio. Making conversation, I asked, “Alexander, what’s your favorite song?” I wasn’t sure a five-year-old would even have an answer, but after a few seconds he said “Radioactive” by Imagine Dragons (and no, […]

Happy National Nutrition Month! This month is about focusing attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. As Manna Food Center’s Nutrition Educator, one of the ways I reach our many clients with healthy tidbits is in our Notes from the Nutritionist series. This monthly publication, […]