Montgomery County Recreation Schedule for November
November 1 through November 3: Early Voting
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Voters may go to any early voting site in Montgomery County and cast a ballot. Early voting results are tallied on election night, just like votes cast on election day. If you vote early, you may not vote by mail or on election day. The following are sites near you to cast your vote:
- Damascus Community Recreation Center, 25520 Oak Drive, Damascus
- Germantown Community Recreation Center, 18905 Kingsview Road, Germantown
- Jane E. Lawton Community Recreation Center, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase
- Marilyn J. Praisner, 14906 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville
- Mid County Community Recreation Center, 204 Queensguard Road, Silver Spring
- Potomac Community Recreation Center, 11315 Falls Road, Potomac
- Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 South Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg
- Executive Office Building, 101 Monroe St, Rockville
- Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 Veterans Pl., Silver Spring
- Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad, 2400 Arcola Ave., Wheaton
November 1: Pickleball
Adaptive Sports Court
Potomac Community Recreation Center
11315 Falls Road, Potomac
240.777.6960 – En Español 240.777.6839
11 a.m.—2 p.m. Every Tuesday participants of all ages are welcome to play pickleball. Purchase a Gym Rat pass for $30 a year in order to participate in all “Open Gym” activities in County Recreation facilities.
November 1: Cooking with Ron
Scotland Neighborhood Recreation Center
7700 Scotland Drive, Potomac
240.777.8075
6—8pm For ages 6 and up. Other classes are on November 8, 15, and a big dinner on November 23. Join us for a cooking class. Do you want to learn how to cook a healthy meal with the help of friends and Mr. Ron? Then come join us at the Scotland center for a cooking class. We will cook different types of food; we will be making side dishes and healthy main dishes using fresh ingredients from our garden. Free/Gratis.
November 2: Flu Shots
Longwood Community Recreation Center
19300 Georgia Avenue, Brookeville
240.777.6920
9:30—11:30 a.m. Pre-registration required
November 3: Dream Leadership Program
Marilyn J. Praisner Community Recreation Center
14906 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville
240.777.4970
6:30—8 p.m. A leadership program for teens ages 14 to 19. Learn to be a leader in your school and in your community; how to create a resume; strategies for success in life; college preparation and more. For additional information, please contact Angela Cooper at 301.989.4673 ext. 1245 or Carol Brown at 240.777.4975. Register under course #25413 at ActiveMONTGOMERY.org. Free/Gratis
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
| Praisner | November 4
Roller Skate Party |
#25485
Hype |
240.777.4970 | $6 per child each night | grades K-5 | 6:30—8:30 p.m. |
| Germantown | November 4
November 18 |
#26967 | 240.777.8095 | $52 membership | grades 3-6 | 7—9 p.m. |
| Potomac | November 4
November 11 November 18 |
#26968 | 240.777.6960 | $88 membership | grades 3-6 | 7—9 p.m.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for early parent check-in |
| Clara Barton | November 18 | #26607 | 240.777.4910 | $52 membership | grades 3-6 | 7—9 p.m.
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| Lawton | November 4
November 18 |
#26969 | 240.777.6855 | $52 membership | grades 3-6 | 7—9 p.m.
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| Upper County | November 4
November 18 |
#26964 | 240.777.8077 | $52 membership | grades K-5 | 6:30—8:30 p.m. |
| Longwood | November 4
November 18 |
#26965 | 240.777.6920 | $52 membership | Grades 3-5 | 7—9 p.m.
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November 4: How to Manage Chronic Diseases Workshop
Damascus Senior Center
9701 Main Street, Damascus
240.777.6995
9:30 a.m. — noon Kristen Weeden will bring in professionals to the Senior Center where they will hold two hour and 30 minute workshops to help manage your health with chronic illnesses. Free/Gratis.
November 5: Train Day/First Day of Annual Holiday Sale
Damascus Senior Center
9701 Main Street, Damascus
240.777.6995
10 a.m. — 4 p.m. Train Day consists of a display of many different trains by collectors. We will offer a “Hobo” lunch at a reasonable price. The holiday sale officially begins with items priced from 25 cents to $25.
November 7: Circle Time with Friends
Mid County Community Recreation Center
2004 Queensguard Road, Silver Spring
240.777.6820
10—10:30 a.m. For birth to 3 years old, course #28455
10:45—11:15 a.m. For 3 to 5 years old, course #28456
This is storytime for toddlers and preschoolers. Free/Gratis.
November 7: Thanksgiving from 1621 to Present
Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center
1000 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring
240.777.8085
1—2 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Free/Gratis.
November 7: Tanzania Wild Life
Longwood Community Recreation Center
19300 Georgia Avenue, Brookeville
240.777.6920
12:30—1:30 p.m. Join award-winning professional photographer Jim Auerbach as he invites you to explore some of the best wildlife reserves and parks in Tanzania. Free/Gratis.
November 8: Chef Sue’s Holiday Lunch
Damascus Senior Center
9701 Main Street, Damascus
240.777.6995
noon—2 p.m. the menu is available at the reception desk one month prior to the event. Cost of the meal is according to age: 55-59 is $7, for 60+ donations are requested.
November 9: Holiday Cheer and Memories
Damascus Senior Center
9701 Main Street, Damascus
240.777.6995
1—2 p.m. Christiana Drapkin and her trio perform some wonderful tunes for the coming holidays. Free/Gratis.
November 9: Sleep Better Through the Night
White Oak Senior Center
1700 April Lane, Silver Spring
240.777.6944
1:30—2:30 p.m. Learn better ways and gain different techniques to help you sleep through the night. You will wake up totally refreshed and ready for the day. Free/Gratis.
November 10: African Dance Group Performance
White Oak Senior Center
1700 April Lane, Silver Spring
240.777.6944
1—2 p.m. Enjoy and watch a lively performance that displays the cultural traditional dances from different regions in Africa. This exciting show will be educational as well as entertaining. Free/Gratis.
November 10: Dream Leadership Program
Marilyn J. Praisner Community Recreation Center
14906 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville
240.777.4970
6:30—8 p.m. A leadership program for teens ages 14 to 19. Learn to be a leader in your school and in your community; how to create a resume; strategies for success in life; college preparation and more. For additional information please contact Angela Cooper at 301.989.4673 ext. 1245 or Carol Brown at 240.777.4975. Register under course #25413 at ActiveMONTGOMERY.org. Free/Gratis.
November 11: Veterans Day
Aquatic and Community Centers open as scheduled; classes and programs will meet as scheduled; all senior programs cancelled, and administrative offices and Senior Centers closed.
November 11: Veterans Day Dance
Marilyn J. Praisner Community Recreation Center
14906 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville
240.777.4970
7—10 p.m. For ages 21 and older. Dance your socks off in honor of the men and women who serve or have served our country. Hand dance, line dance, or free style. Groove to old school and new school music. Pre register at ActiveMONTGOMERY.org under activity #28382. Free/Gratis.
November 12-13: Swim Center Closed – Olney
16605 Georgia Avenue, Olney
240.777.4995. Indoor Swim Center closed all day.
November 14: Registration starts for 2017 100 Mile Challenge
November 14: WINTER REGISTRATION check your favorite class or program in the Winter Guide[/box]
November 14: Trip to Montpelier Arts Center and Mansion/ Amish Market
White Oak Senior Center
1700 April Lane, Silver Spring
240.777.6944
10 a.m.—3 p.m. Join us for a trip to the Montpelier Art’s Center and Mansion followed by a trip to the Dutch Farmer’s Market. Cost is $4 for the museum and $10 for transportation.
November 16: Know your Ten Signs of Alzheimers
Holiday Park Senior Center
3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton
240.777.4999
1—2 p.m. Join us for an informative lecture on Alzheimer’s disease detection from the Alzheimer’s Association. Free/Gratis.
November 16: 75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor
Holiday Park Senior Center
3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton
240.777.4999
6:30—7:30 p.m. Learn from our own history expert, Dr. Gerald Schneider, about this event as we commemorate the 75th Anniversary. Free/Gratis.
November 16: SHIP Visit
Longwood Community Recreation Center
19300 Georgia Avenue, Brookeville
240.777.6920
10—11 a.m. A representative from SHIP will be at the Center to talk about the new changes in Medicare, Medigap, long term insurance, as well as suitable plans for individuals. Free/Gratis.
November 18—20: Swim Center Closed – Germantown
18000 Central Park Circle, Boyds
240.777.6830 Indoor Swim Center closed all day.
November 18: Winter Carnival
Long Branch Community Recreation Center
8700 Piney Branch Road
240.777.6965
6:30—10 p.m. Get your picture taken with Santa for only $5 per person. The Winter Carnival is Fee/Gratis.
November 19: Family Trot – Fun Run and Food Drive
Mid County Community Recreation Center
2004 Queensguard Road, Silver Spring
240.777.6820 or 240.777.8058
9—11 a.m. Everyone is invited to get active while getting in the spirit of holiday giving. Register on ActiveMONTGOMERY.org under course #28410. Bring food donations for the Manna Food Center.
November 19: Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade
Downtown Silver Spring, from Ellsworth Drive to Silver Spring Avenue
240.777.0311
10 a.m.—noon Everybody loves a Parade! The reverberating drums of the marching bands herald the coming of the Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade even before catching site of the giant inflatable turkey and Santa bringing up the rear. Emcee Brian Van De Graff. Free/Gratis.
November 22: Thanksgiving Side Dish Pot Luck
Long Branch Senior Center
8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring
240.777.6975
12:30—2:30 p.m. Add your favorite dish to our nutritious lunch and share the day with us. Regular lunch donation.
November 23: Thanksgiving Lunch with Dixieland Express
Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center
1000 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring
240.777.8085
Noon—2 p.m. We accept a donation for lunch.
November 24—27: All Recreation, Senior centers, Administrative offices are closed, no rentals or bookings Indoor Swim Centers are closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
November: Club Adventure
4—6 p.m. for students K-5 grade. Participants have homework time, play sports, games, do arts and crafts, 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:
| Damascus | 21882 | 240.777.6930 |
| East County | 21885 | 240.777.8090 |
| Coffield | 21879 | 240.777.4900 |
| Long Branch | 21888 | 240.777.6965 |
| Mid County | 21894 | 240.777.6820 |
| Praisner | 21891 | 240.777.4970 |
| Plum Gar | 21897 | 240.777.4919 |
| Upper County | 21900 | 240.777.8077 |
| White Oak | 21902 | 240.777.6940 |
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