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Hosting an Expo or Social Event? We Can Come to You!
Montgomery County Aging and Disability Services can staff a table at your upcoming event. Connectors set up a table with resource information wherever residents gather or walk by.
Please email ADS@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov or call Ayanna Hawkins at 301-550-1233 or Carol Smith at 240-890-6605.
Aging & Disability Resource Unit at Maggie Nightingale Library
Monday, August 7th from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
Maggie Nightingale Library, 19633 Fisher Avenue, Poolesville, Maryland 20837
The Aging & Disability Resource Unit provides personalized hands-on assistance, referrals to services, and specific information for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers. Learn about resources available for housing, transportation, staying healthy, and more.
To request reasonable accommodations, please contact the host library at least five days prior to the event at 240-773-9550.
Deliberate Discussions: Exercise 101 - What Everyone Should Know
Hosted by White Oak Senior Center
Tuesday, August 8th from 4:00 pm to 5:15 pm
Virtual via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83382143570
Meeting ID: 833 8214 3570
We all know exercise is an important part of meeting health goals, but we each have to learn the right type of exercise for us as individuals--how long, how hard, and how often to exercise? How to avoid injury? Is soreness normal? Learn the answers to these common questions and more from an expert trained in exercise.
Presenter: Krista Frederic, PT, MPT, OCS, OSCS, Owner, Forever Fit Physical Therapy & Wellness
Ms. Frederic is a licensed physical therapist with a passion and focus on orthopedic physical therapy. She is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Specialist, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and a Titleist Performance Institute Medical Professional. Ms. Frederic is certified in Graston Technique. As owner, she has established a culture within Forever Fit that focuses on rapid recovery.
No registration required! Just click on the Zoom link provided above.
Questions? Call The White Oak Senior at 240-777-6944.
Montgomery County SHIP Presents Understanding Your Medicare Choices
Join SHIP for County Libraries' free monthly Medicare seminar! The Montgomery County SHIP Director, Rafael Espinoza, will present expert, unbiased information about the choices you need to know about before enrolling in Medicare. You will learn about what coverage you need, how enrollment periods work, and how to avoid penalties.
There is no registration requirement. Visit the website at:
https://medicareabcd.org/events/list/
Wednesday, August 9th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Aspen Hill Library, 4407 Aspen Hill Road, Rockville, Maryland 20853
Phone: 240-773-9410
Tuesday, August 22nd from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Connie Morella Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, Maryland 20814
Phone: 240-777-0970
Montgomery County SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) is a federally funded program that provides free, unbiased Medicare counseling and information by certified counselors to new and current Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers. SHIP can be contacted by phone at 301-255-4250 or email: SHIP@AccessJCA.org.
Website: www.MedicareABCD.org
Enroll Your Group or Program in County’s 5th Active Aging Week – October 2nd to 8th Active Aging Week (AAW) is an international week-long campaign that celebrates the positivity of aging and active living. Montgomery County has been an AAW participant since 2018.
Senior centers, recreation centers, hospitals, libraries, agencies, and community organizations throughout the County already host a variety of special events and programs that showcase opportunities for growing, learning, having fun and staying fit as we age.
Organizations serving the 55+ population are encouraged to submit at least two activities or programs (hopefully free) that can be included in a calendar of events.
Please use the following form to submit your programs by August 15th https://forms.gle/UvMuVQ8MubYM4iAP9.
The signature Kick-Off event “Go, Grow & Get Active” will take place on Monday, October 2nd at Brookside Gardens, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Take Advantage of Virtual Workshops Cancer: Thriving and Surviving
Thursdays: August 24th to September 28th from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm (Register by 8/22/23)
Join this free virtual six-week workshop that will give you the tools and real-life skills to build confidence around managing health, staying active, and enjoying life while living with a cancer diagnosis. While the phrase “living with cancer” is a lot easier said than done, this evidence-based workshop is here to help as participants share their successes and build a common source of support.
You will learn:
*Ways to manage symptoms, such as pain, frustration, isolation, and poor sleep
*How to get help when you need it
*How cancer changes your body
*How cancer can affect relationships
*How to make better nutrition and exercise choices
*How to work with your health care team
*Effective problem solving
*Ways to make decisions about treatments and complementary therapies
Participants receive a copy of “Living A Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions,” 5th edition which follows the curriculum and provides additional ways to address specific issues. The workshop is delivered online via Teams and participants may join with a computer and webcam, or by phone.
To register for classes click on the following link: https://www.holycrosshealth.org/health-and-wellness/classes-and-support-groups/virtual-cancer-thriving-and-surviving-workshop#. Or you may call 301-754-8800.
The Career Gateway Provides Affordable Job Search Training for 50+ Job Seekers September 11, 13, 14, 18, 20 (Interactive and Online)
Are you over 50 and looking for a new job? The Career Gateway Program, which is funded by Montgomery County and delivered by JCA, can help you hone your resume, polish your networking and interviewing skills, and use Internet job search resources more effectively. Each session of the Career Gateway features 30 hours of small-group classroom instruction over five days, comprehensive take-home materials, practical exercises, and a long-term mentor – all for only $75. Sessions run from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. Optional employment-related tech classes are also available. Sessions and tech classes will be an interactive, Zoom experience. Don’t be intimidated by online instruction. We’ll train you and will work through this together.
Registration is limited and is on a first come, first-served basis. For more information and to register for an upcoming Career Gateway session, please contact Jodie Rasch at 301-255-4215 or Jodie.Rasch@AccessJCA.org.
Website: https://AccessJCA.org/Career-Gateway/
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