Have Fun and Stay Safe and Healthy This Summer

[Howard Hartman]

Here’s what you will find below:

 

·        Dance at Glen Echo Park and Enjoy a Senior Discount 

·        African American Health Program Offers Diabetes Education

·        Celebrate Safe Seniors Day at Holiday Park

·        Understand How to Stay a Safe Driver

 

Dance at Glen Echo Park and Enjoy a Senior Discount  
The Hot Society Orchestra of Washington performs at Glen Echo Park’s historic Spanish Ballroom on some Sunday afternoons. The program begins at 3:00 pm with a half-hour dance lesson, followed by dancing to the orchestra’s varied repertoire from 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm. Specializing in dance music of the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s, the Orchestra performs music of many styles, including waltz, two-step, foxtrot, cha-cha, rumba, samba, and more.  Glen Echo Park Partnership invites adults 55 years and older and their families and friends (all ages) to attend the dances scheduled for May 27 and June 24 for $4/person - a $10 discount. To purchase tickets call (301) 634-2226 (Not available at the door).

African American Health Program Offers Diabetes Education

Take advantage of classes accredited by the American Association of Diabetes Educators.  The purpose of these classes is to decrease the incidence of complications from diabetes in Montgomery County’s African American community. The classes are open to all in the community and deliver 12 hours of diabetes education provided by registered dietitians and nurses.  The next class takes place from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm on Thursdays June 7, 14, 21 and 28 at Victory Christian Church, 7-7 Metropolitan Ct, Gaithersburg. Dinner is served and costs $5.00 for Montgomery County residents. To register, call Diane at 301-421-5767.

Safe Seniors Day: Learn the Essentials
On June 15 from 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm, enjoy an afternoon of fun and education brought to you by Montgomery County’s Departments of Police; Health and Human Services; Recreation; and State’s Attorney’s Office. Holiday Park Senior Center (3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton) will host the free event that will include speakers, exhibitors, demonstrations and entertainment. No registration necessary. For additional information, contact Linnet Jordan at 240-773-5400 or Linnet.Jordan@montgomerycountymd.gov.

Understand How to Stay a Safe Driver
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety is determined to help seniors drive safer and longer.  For safe driving tips and mobility alternatives click here.   

 

May Topics:  The priorities and significance of the County’s Commission on Aging; explore volunteering opportunities with the performing group The Washington Revels; take a new look at laughter and its benefits for our health.

Show Times:  Click here. 

Where to Watch:  Comcast and RCN channel 6; Verizon channel 30; or On-Demand at the County's website by clicking here.