seniors

August 1, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Grandparents Day in Gaithersburg Features a Drum Circle (VIDEO)

Dozens of seniors participated in an interactive drum circle along with their grandchildren at the Benjamin Gaither Center in Gaithersburg on July 29th. Videographer Nick Rhule captured the event in this MyMCMedia Extra video, below:

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July 26, 2016 | Sonya Burke

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Consumer Alert (VIDEO)

The Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection investigates consumer complaints. Watch this report, below, for information about a recent investigation in Rockville involving unlicensed tree trimmers:

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July 6, 2016 | Staff Writer

Pickleball is a Popular Sport in Rockville (VIDEO)

Pickleball is a sport that is growing in popularity at recreation centers in the city of Rockville. Take a look: Visit our PEG partner Rock 11 Now to view more of its programming.

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June 21, 2016 | Staff Writer

Lottery for Farmer’s Market Coupons Set For July 7

Montgomery County is offering a limited number of farmers market coupon books to low-income seniors. The coupon books are worth $30 each and they will be distributed by lottery in Montgomery County at 10 a.m. on July 7. The coupon books are available to Montgomery County residents, age 60 years and older, whose income is […]

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June 20, 2016 | Staff Writer

County’s Elder Abuse Awareness Event Focuses on Scams that Target Seniors (VIDEO)

As our local senior population grows, Montgomery County is trying to raise awareness about crimes against the elderly. An event that highlighted elder abuse was recently held at Holiday Park Senior Center. Find out more in this report, below: Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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June 17, 2016 | Sonya Burke

County Report This Week (VIDEO)

Lorna Virgili hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which includes reports on the Pepco – Exelon merger, the 6th annual World Elder Abuse Day workshop at Holiday Park Senior Center,  graduating inmates at the Montgomery County Correctional Center, and more.

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June 3, 2016 | Sonya Burke

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The Class of 2016 Graduates in Montgomery County (VIDEO)

Over 10,000 Montgomery County Public Schools students are graduating as part of the Class of 2016. MCPS-TV reports. Visit our PEG partner MCPS-TV to view more of its local programming.

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May 11, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, May 11, in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, May 11 , in Montgomery County: 1. A GoFundMe account for Malcom Winffel, who is being remembered as a hero, has raised over $103,000 in four days. Winffel’s funeral is tomorrow, and visitation is today at St. Rose of Lima Church in Gaithersburg. 2. Montgomery County Public Schools […]

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May 10, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Gaithersburg’s Pam Truxal Receives Award from President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition

She’s making a big difference for thousands who call the city of Gaithersburg home. The President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition has selected Pam Truxal, a program supervisor with Gaithersburg’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture, as a recipient of its 2016 Community Leadership Award. The award is given annually to individuals and organizations […]

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May 4, 2016 | Sonya Burke

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Engaging Seniors at Gaithersburg’s Active Aging Expo (VIDEO)

Did you know that over 12,000 residents in the city of Gaithersburg are over the age of 55? Hundreds of Gaithersburg area seniors attended the 8th annual Active Aging Expo this week at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park where they learned about health and wellness, and living longer. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports.

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