Montgomery Community Media

The Montgomery County Planning Department did a recent study, and the results showed what the County’s Division of Housing already knew: “…. That senior housing is an important issue in Montgomery County,” said Stephanie Killian, chief of the Montgomery County Division of Housing. To meet the needs of the growing senior population here, Killian said more […]

Here are five things to know today, Aug. 15, in Montgomery County: 1. Senior Citizens Day at the Fair: Seniors get their fair on at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair. 2. Tuesday Evening Bicycle Ride: Starting at 6:30 p.m., Rockville plans a leisurely bike ride through town. 3. Need a Stretch?: Gaithersburg hosts “Yoga in the […]

In honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Montgomery County officials hosted the seventh annual Senior Safety Forum on Wednesday. The United Nations General Assembly designated June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, where people from around the world could voice their opposition to the abuse of older generations. Since the 60-and-over population in Montgomery […]

Montgomery County is home to a growing number of senior villages that present opportunities to connect with neighbors. Villages are local volunteer-led grassroots organizations that help seniors gain access to services and information they need to live independently. MyMCMedia’s Willie James Inman met with local village leaders and members and filed this report. To learn more about villages […]

Do you need a laugh? Who doesn’t. For the past 30 years, there’s been endless laughter at meetings of the Leisure World Comedy and Humor Club, which is the featured subject of the current edition of the Parks, Rec and Roll show on County Cable Montgomery (CCM). The Comedy and Humor Club meets at Leisure […]

Produced by Will Risso. This short video takes a look at how many senior citizens use technology and why they have such a high level of interest in new technology. First, Diana Cirone, Director, Life Enrichment Inglesdie at King Farm talks about the high level of interest in computer learning among the residents. Then, Zena McCallum, […]