January Recreation Happenings

January 3:  Drum Circle with Stream

Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center
1000 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901
240.777.8085

2-3 pm Sponsored by the Stroke Association. A drum circle is a participatory celebration of life through rhythm. It creates a sense of joyful inclusion in a community. Open to all. Also on January 10, 17 and 24.

January 4:  Soul Line Dancing

Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center
14625 Bauer Drive, Rockville, MD 20853
240-777-6893

11:45 am-12:45 pm Every Wednesday until March 29. Back to the days of American Bandstand! Join in this fun, lively, rhythmic dance session that teaches the Active 55+ community all the latest and old school dances.

January 7:  Intro to Ballet

Germantown Community Recreation Center
For ages 5-9, 8 sessions, 10-10:45 am Cost is $75. Course # 25235

White Oak Community Recreation Center
For ages 5-9, 8 sessions, noon-12:45 pm Cost is $75. Course # 25236

Courses are for youth with physical disabilities. Discover the basics and fundamentals of classic ballet vocabulary and technique. An informal and nurturing setting will introduce students to the importance of strength, flexibility, rhythm and musicality in a fun safe environment. Basics of performance will be covered over an 8 week session. Enjoy a parent performance on the last day of class. Register online at ActiveMONTGOMERY.org

January 8:  Men’s 40+ Basketball

Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center
14625 Bauer Drive, Rockville, MD 20853
240-777-6893

10 am-noon A non-competitive, drop-in basketball program just for men. This is a great way to meet new people and have fun. All skills levels encouraged. Register online at ActiveMONTGOMERY.org Cost varies according to the number of weeks you choose. This program ends on March 12, 2017.

January 8:  Basic Spanish Class

Damascus Senior Center
9701 Main Street, Damascus, MD 20872
240-777-6995

1 pm (Class time may change due to an event)

Zuleyma or a volunteer will lead this class.  Learn to speak basic conversational Spanish that is easy and fun to learn.  The class may have a small fee to cover the purchase of materials.

January 9:  Reminiscences of the Older and Wiser Cabaret

Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center
1000 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901
240-777-8085

1-2 pm Join Jeanne Kelly, the Director, and the Encore Chorale as they perform holiday music to capture the holiday spirit.

January 10:  Jillian Michael’s Body SHRED

For ages 18 and up. SHRED is an acronym for Synergetic, High Intensity, Resistance, Endurance and Dynamic, which describes the primary elements and variables you’ll demand of your body each time you participate in this class. Jillian’s fun and effective high intensity, metabolic conditioning workout provides the ultimate challenge. Participants need to bring light hand weights (3-5lb suggested) and yoga mat. For more information contact VF Dance and Fitness at: vfarkas@vfdanceandfitness.com

10 sessions for $150. Register online at ActiveMONTGOMERY.org under activity # 28367 or #28368.

January 11: Yoga for Everybody

Ross Body Community Recreation Center
18529 Brooke Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860

10-11:15 am For ages 16 and up. Class is for beginning and continuing students. Whether you practice consistently or this is your first encounter, yoga is for everybody. Yoga is more than just physical exercise- it’s a transformation practice that integrates body, mind and spirit. Each class consists of breath awareness, warm-ups, yoga postures and guided relaxation techniques to create a sense of calm and well-being. Students are encouraged to listen to their bodies and progress at their own pace. Bring a yoga mat, water and a blanket and wear comfortable clothing. Eight sessions for $105. Register online at ActiveMONTGOMERY.org under activity #28533 or #28668. Contact instructor Robin Bruckner in advance for first class with any questions at firstcounteryoga@yahoo.com

January 12:  Kickboxing

6:30-7:30 pm at Commotion Studio. For ages 18 and up. Strengthen your entire body, release everyday stress and improve your self-confidence. Fight to be fit by packing cardio and total body toning into one punch with this authentic, kickboxing inspired workout. Participants have to bring their own boxing gloves. For more information contact instructor VF Dance and Fitness at: vfarkas@vfdanceandfitness.com. 10 Sessions $150. Register online at ActiveMONTGOMERY.org under activity #28437

January 12:  SPIRIT Club

Mid County Community Recreation Center
2004 Queensguard Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906

7-8 pm S.P.I.R.I.T: Social-Physical-Interactive-Respectful-Integrated-Teamwork. This NEW specialized program for all abilities, led by a certified fitness instructor, focuses on balance, stability, flexibility, strength, endurance, agility, and social skills. For ages 14 and up, 8 sessions. Register online at ActiveMONTGOMERY.org under activity  # 25216. Cost is $99.

January 13:  Potomac After Hours

Potomac Community Recreation Center
11315 Falls Road, Potomac, MD 20854
240-777-6956

9:15-11 pm A special program for 6^th-8^th graders for active and creative fun. This time is obstacle course, board and carnival games. Cost is $5 per person. Register online at ActiveMONTGOMERY.org or at the center.

January 14:  Brain Benders

Mid County Community Recreation Center
2004 Queensguard Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906

10-10:50 am For individuals with disabilities ages 14 and up.

11-11:50 am For individuals with disabilities ages 7 to 13 years old.

Entertain and challenge your brain with fun games that test visual perception, pattern recognition, spatial relations, problem solving, matching and memory skills, and brain teasers. This program has varying degrees of challenging games. There is one staff to four participants. Register at ActiveMONTGOMERY.org under activity #25201 or #25200. Cost is $30 for 6 sessions.

January 14:  Holiday Wonderland

Jane E. Lawton Community Recreation Center
4301 Willow Lanw, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
240-777-6855

1:30-3:30 pm A family oriented community event to welcome Winter and the New Year. Activities include light refreshments, arts and craft activities, godie bags (limited quantities) and a holiday based puppet show produced by Blue Sky Puppet Theatre. Featuring performance by the Three Not So Little Pigs, with a puppet workshop to follow. Particpants will also enjoy a photo booth on-site to capture moments of the New Year with family and friends. Register online at ActiveMONTGOMERY.org under activity #30037. Free/Gratis

January 16:  Registration starts for Adult Softball Leagues

Register by February 24 and receive an early bird discount.

Divisions are offered for men’s, and co-ed teams, including age group divisions for men, 50-plus, 55-plus and 60-and-above, and women 40-and-above. Single-game leagues have a 14-game season and doubleheader leagues have a 20-game season.  A nine-week informal league is also available as a more socially oriented program. Regular-season play begins the week of April 17. For team fees please call 240-777-6893.

January 16:  Registration opens for Adult Softball Leagues

Register by February 24 and receive an early bird discount.

Divisions are offered for men’s and co-ed teams, including age group divisions for men, 50-plus, 55-plus and 60-and-above, and women 40-and-above. Single-game leagues have a 14-game season and doubleheader leagues have a 20-game season.  A nine-week informal league is also available as a more socially oriented program. Regular-season play begins the week of April 17. For team fees please call 240-777-6893.

January 16:  MLK Holiday
Aquatics programs and facilities open; all other classes and programs canceled; administrative office, senior centers and community centers closed.

 
Exercise Activities during January 2017 at
Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center
1000 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901
240-777-8085 

January 16:  4th Annual Fundraiser for Wounded Veterans Zumbathon

Damascus Senior Center
9701 Main Street, Damascus, MD 20872
240-777-6995

10 am-12:30 pm The Damascus Senior Center Sponsors Incorporated (DSCSI) will pay honor to our Wounded Veterans with a Zumbathon and raise money for these veterans through the Fisher House Foundation of MD. There will be a number of dynamic instructors who will donate their time. Donations requested $20.00 or whatever you can afford to give to the veterans. Cash or checks made to the Damascus Senior Center Incorporated (Please write in the box on the check for Fisher House Foundation) and DSCSI will send one check to the Fisher House Foundation of Rockville MD.

January 17: Summer Camp Registration opens

Look for a Summer Camp Guide in any Recreation Community Center or Swim Aquatic Center, Libraries, or County Agencies or online. Register at Active MONTGOMERY.org

January 18:  PiYo

Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center
14625 Bauer Drive, Rockville, MD 20853

6-7 pm Ages 16 and Up. Participants will be guided through a medium pace yoga and Pilates vinyasa flow that includes upper and lower body strengthening using your own body weight. Bring a yoga mat. For more information contact instructor Monique Tyes at: fitaddictM@gmail.com

Four sessions for $40. Register online at ActiveMONTGOMERY.org under activity #21942.

January 21:  Teen Day Out

4010 Randolph Road, Silver Spring, MD 20902
240-777-6870

8 am-3:30 pm For ages 13 to 21 and currently attending MCPS. Get ready for fun on your day off of school. We will be going bowling, doing crafts and more. A light breakfast will be available. Please bring a bag lunch or money to buy food at the bowling alley. Hope to see you then. Register at ActiveMontgomery.org under activity # 30569. Cost is $25.

January 21: 100 Mile Challenge Kickoff

Holiday Park Senior Center
3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton, MD 20906
240-777-6946

2-4 pm Walk, jog, run a mile a day for 100 days or participate in 20 minutes of continuous physical activity (bike, swim, yoga, aerobics, ski, weightlifting etc.) it all counts as one mile. Get creative and remember, it’s all about having fun while making a lifestyle change! The program is self-reporting; you are accountable for tracking your own miles. You can simply do one mile a day or you can complete 2 miles one day and take a break the next – the goal is to complete 100 miles (or more) in 100 days, it’s all up to you.
All registered receive a t-shirt, water bottle and swag bag. In addition registered participants are automatically eligible to win weekly prizes and entered into the Grand Prize drawing(s) Receive weekly emails to keep you motivated and moving with health and wellness information and VIP Access to the Health and Wellness Festival on May 6, 2017. You may register as an individual or as part of a group participation challenge.
Register online at ActiveMONTGOMERY.org, activity no. 26595. Fees Fee for 18 up to 54 years old: $15.00
fee for up to 17 years old: $5.00, fee for 55 or more years old: $5.00. See more information here.

January 23:  R.I.P.P.E.D

White Oak Community Recreation Center
1700 April Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20904

For ages 18 and up. Resistance, Interval, Power, Plyometics, Endurance, Diet (R.I.P.P.E.D). Participants will be guided through a cardio interval strength training class utilizing free weights, resistance bands and/or body weight. Participants need to bring 5 to10 lbs hand weights or resistance bands and a yoga mat. For more information contact instructor Monique Selene Tyes at fitaddictm@gmail.com

Four sessions for $32. Register online at ActiveMONTGOMERY.org under activities

#21689 1/23 M 6-7 pm

#23674 1/28 Sa 10-11 am

January 23:  PLYOGA

Ross Body Community Recreation Center
18529 Brooke Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860
240-777-6811

10-11 am For ages 18 and up. Your body is POWER, and we want to show you. This innovative workout blends two essential fitness disciplines to give you results on a whole new level. PLYOGA incorporates energetic, low to no impact plyometric intervals to accelerate your workout while simple yoga postures act as a transitional, active recovery. Complete with modifications, enables you to go one step further than you thought possible. Bring a yoga mat. Contact instructor Jeanne Lieder for more information at Jeanne@JFit.fit  Register online at ActiveMONTGOMERY.org under activity #28672 . Eight sessions $80.

January 23:  SPIRIT Club

Quince Orchard Valley Neighborhood Park
12015 Suffolk Terrace, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

7-8 pm For ages 14 and up. S.P.I.R.I.T: Social-Physical-Interactive-Respectful-Integrated-Teamwork. This new specialized program for all abilities, led by a certified fitness instructor, focuses on balance, stability, flexibility, strength, endurance, agility, and social skills. Register online at ActiveMONTGOMERY.org under activity # 25217. Cost is $99 for 8 sessions.

January 26:  PLYOGA

Potomac Community Recreation Center
11315 Falls Road, Potomac, MD 20854
240-777-6811

6:30-7:30 pm For ages 18 and up. Your body is POWER, and we want to show you. This innovative workout blends two essential fitness disciplines to give you results on a whole new level. PLYOGA incorporates energetic, low to no impact plyometric intervals to accelerate your workout while simple yoga postures act as a transitional, active recovery. Complete with modifications, enables you to go one step further than you thought possible. Bring a yoga mat. Contact instructor Jeanne Lieder for more information at Jeanne@JFit.fit  Register online at ActiveMONTGOMERY.org under activity #23196 . Eight sessions $80.

January 27:  Senior Center Tech Connect Help Bar

Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center
1000 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901
240-777-8085

10-2 pm Students help signing up seniors for the Tech Connect Help Bar.  Participants will receive 20 minute individualize tech help sessions in the café from the Teenworks Tech Connect team. Free/Gratis

January 31:  New Year’s Party with DJ Tyzer

Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center
1000 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901
240-777-8085

noon-2 pm Entertainment by DJ Tyzer. Lunch catered by Moulin Rouge Caterers. Menu includes lemon chicken, oven brown potatoes, green beans, garden salad, rolls, milk and juice. Pre-registration is required. Price for lunch is $7 for ages 55-60, donations requested for 60+.

 January:  Club Adventure

4-6 pm for students K-5 grade. Participants do homework time, play sports, games, do arts and crafts, and have computer access, special events and after-school fun. Call program site for more information. East County, Long Branch and Mid County do not have computer access. Program is co-ed. Register online at ActiveMONTGOMERY.org under the course # below:

Club Friday and Friday Hype: Friday night fun and adventure featuring games, music, food, theme nights, crafts, movies, DJ’s dancers, prizes, snack bar, raffles. Register online at ActiveMONTGOMERY.org

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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