Montgomery Community Media

It’s a combination of culture, dance, fitness and wellness. Carpe Diem Arts, an organization that promotes art to build community engagement, is hosting its monthly community dance at the Silver Spring Civic Building on Dec. 11 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. for dancers of all ages. “We have different bands every month … definitely different audiences … […]

The city of Gaithersburg hosted its 6th annual Active Aging Expo on May 5 at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports that this popular event just gets bigger each year. Some of the title sponsors and vendors at this year’s event, included: AARP-Gaithersburg Chapter #5358, Adventist Health Care, Asbury Methodist Village, […]

A recent Harris Interactive poll listed losing weight, exercising and eating more healthily as three of the top five New Year’s resolutions that people strive to achieve. But the reality is that only 40 percent of people make it to July! No matter what your age, the benefits of a health and wellness regimen are […]

Germantown Community Recreation Center 18905 Kingsview Drive, Germantown 20874 240.777.8095 The Germantown Community Recreation Center is a multi-purpose recreational facility for all ages, located a short distance from the intersection of Germantown and Clopper Roads. The Center strives to promote health, physical fitness, learning, growth and opportunities for socialization. One important component of the Center […]

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 6th-8th 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 […]

Rockville is hosting an open house on September 4 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Rockville Senior Center, 1150 Carnation Drive. Seniors aged 60 and older are invited to this free event intended to give seniors in Rockville the chance to experience new areas of fitness and preview the many classes that will […]

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®, […]

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 […]

It’s not too late to register for Rockville’s winter recreation classes. Rockville’s Winter Recreation Guide lists all the classes and programs being offered this winter in the city. Registration is ongoing. Offerings include Zumba, pilates, yoga, CardioFit and many more. Classes and programs are available for children, teens, adults and seniors. Get all the details […]

Chan Robbins recently won his age division (75-79) at the Kentlands-Lakelands 5K on Sept. 1 in Gaithersburg.  He’s been running for decades and has logged thousands of miles. We asked him what advice he gives to people who are thinking about running. Take a look.