May - August WHITE OAK SENIOR CENTER 1700 April Lane Silver Spring, MD Open for Activities & Lunch Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm

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1 WHITE OAK SENIOR CENTER 1700 April Lane Silver Spring, MD activemontgomery.org (Located inside the White Oak Community Center) May - August 2016 Open for Activities & Lunch Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm What s Inside 2 Physical Fitness Descriptions 4 Cultural Arts & Education 5 Special Events 6 Health & Fitness Day May 25 7 General Information * White Oak Senior Center * CLOSINGS Monday, May 30 / Memorial s Day Monday, July 4 / Independence Day Sunday, August 7 thru Saturday, August 20 Entire White Oak Community Center CLOSED for Cleaning

2 FITNESS, DANCE AND EXERCISE PROGRAMS Designed to help wake up your bones and muscles SESSION DATES $3 or $5 per class Full session payment due when registering. No drop-in payments. SESSION 1 May 2 - June 10 6 weeks Make-up Week (Session 1) June SESSION 2 June 20 - July 30 6 weeks Make-up Week (Session 2) August 1 - August 5 How to Sign up and Pay for Classes All paid classes are sponsored by Holiday Park Seniors Incorporated (HPSI). The front desk is open for transactions between 9am-3pm Monday through Friday. Cash and check payments are accepted. No drop-ins. Entire fee is due when registering for class. Checks made payable to HPSI. Classes with an asterisk * have a fee. View and register for our classes online at activemontgomery.org Bone Builders Wednesday & Friday 2pm - 3pm Sponsored by: Retired Senior Volunteer Program Osteoporosis Prevention and Management exercise program to improve bone density using weights and balance exercises. This class requires online registration. Chair Strength Training Monday & Wednesday 11:15am - 12noon Instructor: Shememe Williams Exercises are done seated and standing depending on physical endurance. Exercise video when teacher is. CASSA Chinese Folk Dance Tuesday 1pm - 3pm Come learn and experience Chinese folk dancing. Also, Ballroom dance once a month. Chinese Folk Dance Tuesday & Wednesday 10am - 11am Instructor: Ming Shan Come learn and experience Chinese folk dancing to Chinese inspired music. Full Body Stretch Monday 10:15am - 11am Instructor: Shememe Williams 45 minute full body stretch class created to target muscles and to relieve all stress and stiffness in your body. Your muscles will thank you. Class is performed lying down and standing. Meditation Wednesday 2pm - 4pm (Instructor Guided) Friday 2pm - 4pm (Self-Guided) Instructor: Chuan Truong Relax with guided meditation. Bring a pillow/cushion, yoga mat and water. Pickleball Thursday 10:30am - 12:30 pm This game is the fastest growing sport in America. Pickleball is a cross between badminton, tennis, and ping-pong. Session 1: May 2 - June 10 Session 2: June 20 - July 30 PAGE 2 VISIT US ONLINE: activemontgomery.org WHITE OAK SENIOR CENTER

3 FITNESS, DANCE AND EXERCISE PROGRAMS Designed to help wake up your bones and muscles Ping Pong Tuesday & Thursday 10am - 12 noon & 1pm - 3pm Come work your arms and move that little ball right pass your opponent. Senior Fit Tuesday & Thursday 9am - 9:45am Instructor: Holy Cross Hospital / Chatarina Lindvall Low impact movement, using weights, and elastic tubes. Permission form needed is located at our front desk to be filled out by your physician. Bring your equipment. Soul Line Dance * Thursday 9:45am - 11am Session 1: $18 (6 classes) Session 2: $18 (6 classes) Instructor: Peytrienne McCormick Groove to soulful music while Soul Line Dancing step by step and energizing your body. Tai Chi * Monday 9am - 10am Session 1: $18 (6 classes) Session 2: $18 (6 classes) Instructor: Dr. Michael Basdavanos Relaxing, flowing series of "Qi Gong" movements with simple stretches, deep breathing, awareness, and balancing as we explore Tai Chi. Tai Chi Monday 2pm - 3pm Wednesday & Thursday 9am - 10am (All classes FREE) Instructor: Kirk Talbott Relaxing, flowing series of "Qi Gong" movements with simple stretches, deep breathing, awareness, and balancing. Tai Chi Friday (Beginners & Review) 9am - 10am Instructor: Kirk Talbott Class is for beginners and persons desiring review of foundation movements. Tai Chi (Integral) Saturday 10am - 12 noon Instructor: Tammy Hilton Integral Tai Chi (also called CK10) is a series of 10 forms of exercises combining yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong and meditation. Bring a mat, hand towel and water. CASSA Tai Chi Tuesday & Thursday 10am - 11:30am Intermediate Chinese Tai Chi teachings. Zumba Gold * Wednesday 10am - 11am Session 1: (Video only) Free Session 2: $18 (6 classes) Instructor: Megan Riggs Moderate dance class for seniors with Latin and Caribbean rhythms to get your heart rate up and trim your body. Video Exercise Classes Zumba Gold Tuesday 10:30am - 11:30am Exercise Video Tuesday 1pm - 2pm Chair Aerobics Thursday 1pm - 2pm Exercise Video Friday 10am - 11am Session 1: May 2 - June 10 Session 2: June 20 - July 30 WHITE OAK SENIOR CENTER VISIT US ONLINE: activemontgomery.org PAGE 3

4 CULTURAL ARTS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS Ask the Pharmacist 2 nd Monday of each month, 1pm - 3pm Speak to a pharmacist about your medication questions & get answers. Bid Whist & Spades Thursday 11am - 1pm Play Bid Whist & Spades. Bridge (Social) Monday 1pm - 3:30pm Bingo! Tuesday 1pm - 2pm Come join the fun! Blood Pressure Screening Every 3 rd Tuesday, 1:30pm - 2:30pm Service provided by Washington Adventist Hospital. Crocheting & Knitting Thursday 1:30pm - 3pm Socialize, share techniques and meet new friends. Bring your own yarn and needles. Chinese Karaoke Thursday 10am - 11:30am Have fun singing popular Chinese tunes. Mahjong (American Version Beginners class) Friday 1pm - 4pm Instructor: Barbara Bryce Mahjong is a game of skill, strategy and calculation that involves a certain degree of chance. Mahjong (Asian) Tuesday & Thursday 10am - 12pm Enjoy a high spirited game of mahjong spoken in Asian languages. Read to the Babies! Every 2 nd Thursday 10am - 11am Take our bus to Dee Dee s Daycare to read stories to the children at the daycare center. Sign up! Spiritual Support Group Tuesday 10:30am - 12noon A class designed to provide you with spiritual guidance. Understanding Medicare Every 3 rd Thursday,1pm - 2pm Meet with a Medicare Counselor for a review of the program and answer questions. Women s Discussion Group Tuesday, May 17 10:30am - 12pm Sponsored by OASIS. Sherry Starr, Facilitator Make-up class for those attending winter session. White Oak at the Movies Friday 10:15am - 12:30pm Enjoy a good movie with your peers. Call the front desk for the featured movie. Happy Birthday White Oak Members!!! Every last Thursday of month 1pm Come celebrate with us as we recognize our senior center members birthdays. PAGE 4 VISIT US ONLINE: activemontgomery.org WHITE OAK SENIOR CENTER

5 SPECIAL EVENTS Stroke Awareness Event Thursday, May 5 th 1pm - 2pm Provided by Washington Adventist Hospital This event is held in honor of Stroke Awareness month. We will have a presentation that will educate you on what signs to look for and ways to prevent having a stroke. Soul Line Dance Party Every 2 nd Friday of the month 6pm - 9pm Come socialize, dance, and learn the newest dances. $5.00 per person. Pay at the door. Friday, May 13 th Friday, June 10 th Friday, July 8 th National Senior Health & Fitness Day Wellness Fair! Wednesday, May 25 th 10am - 2pm There will be over 40 vendors to help you succeed on your way to wellness. We will have stress, skin, and health screenings, body fat analyses, give-a-ways, mobile dentist, health lectures, food demonstrations, and much more! White Oak Day! Saturday, June 4 th 11am - 2pm Enjoy entertainment, food, games, and fun for all ages. This intergenerational event allows us to bring the community together to serve a purpose of valuing one another. Seniorita Sunshine Is Back! Tuesday, July 5 th 1:00pm 2:00pm Come enjoy a live show of singing and dancing with Seniorita Sunshine. TRIP * Hairspray at Toby s Dinner Theater Wednesday, June 22 nd 10am - 4pm See the Broadway musical Hairspray at Toby s Dinner Theater in Columbia, Md., while enjoying a full course meal. You will not be disappointed! Total Cost: $60.45, if riding bus ($48.45 per person + $12 for the bus) Full Payment due by Friday, May 20 Pay separately for the bus. 19 seats available. AARP Driver Safety Course Wednesday, July 27 th 10am - 3pm Please arrive by 9:45 for administrative matters. The classroom course is $15 for AARP members (bring membership card) and $20 for nonmembers. Checks are payable to AARP the day of the class. Feel free to bring bottled water and a light snack. You may pay at the center in person or call to register. Maximum class size is 25. TRIP * Super Senior Bingo Lunch Cruise Thursday, August 11 th 10:15am - 3:30pm Join us for a 2- hour cruise with an ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET on the Spirit of Washington cruise boat. We cruise from 12pm 2 pm, then return to the center by 3:30pm. Total Cost: $76.00, if riding bus ($64 per person + $12 for the bus) Deposit of $32 due by Friday, May 27 Balance of $32 due by Thursday, June 30 Pay separately for the bus. 20 seats available. WHITE OAK SENIOR CENTER VISIT US ONLINE: activemontgomery.org PAGE 5

6 HEALTH AND FITNESS DAY MOBILE DENTIST will be returning for this event Sign-Up at Front Desk for appointment. PAGE 6 VISIT US ONLINE: activemontgomery.org WHITE OAK SENIOR CENTER

7 SHORT STOPS: Daily Shopping Trips Need to go shopping? We will take you to nearby local stores for your leisure! Must sign up at least 1 day in advance. Only 20 seats available. FRIDAYS 9:30am - 11:45am White Oak Shopping Center (Sears, Giant, Walgreens, etc.) Tech Road Shopping Center (I-Hop, TGI Fridays, Chick-Fil-A, etc.) Downtown Silver Spring (Whole Foods, Michael s, Ross, TJ Maxx, etc.) MINI TRIPS GENERAL INFORMATION Senior Nutrition Program Monday through Friday 12 noon Mix n mingle, and enjoy a healthy meal for persons age 60 or older, or a spouse of any age. A voluntary contribution is requested. Guests (including caretakers) under age 60 must pay full cost. The full cost of the meal is $5.49. Please make or cancel your reservations for lunch at White Oak Senior Center by noon a day in advance. Call Wednesday, June 22 10am - 4pm Hairspray at Toby s Dinner Theater Cost - $60.45 per person ($48.45 Meal & Show + $12 Bus) Thursday, August 11 10:15am - 3:30pm Super Senior BINGO Lunch Cruise Cost - $76 per person ($64 Cruise + $12 Bus) Volunteers Needed We are always looking for volunteers to help support the many activities we offer here at White Oak. If your heart tells you that you would like to help in any way, please sign up at the Front Desk. Areas where your help is needed: Lead Bingo Games Class check-in Assist during Lunch Special Events Front Desk Greeter WHITE OAK SENIOR CENTER VISIT US ONLINE: activemontgomery.org PAGE 7

8 White Oak Senior Center Transportation Service... Just For You! Monday through Friday Morning Pick Up and Afternoon Drop Off Limited service is provided within a 5 mile radius of the center. Buses are wheelchair, walker and cane accessible. Spend some time with us-take a class or two, have a little lunch and head back home! Pickup locations are determined by addresses of participants. Sign up at Front Desk or call If you would like to participate in any of our programs, please sign up at the Front Desk or call the White Oak Senior Line at Would you like to be on our mailing list to receive our Newsletter and updates? Our listing is located at the Senior Center front desk. We are always looking for volunteers to help us with our programs. If you have a desire to improve our program and would like to render your services, we would love your help. We are looking for people to answer the phones, help greet our members, help set up for events, and help create programs of interest. If you have an interest and would love to teach a class, workshop, or seminar on something that you have experience or knowledge in, please let us know. We are looking for ideas and welcome our members to share their gifts. WHITE OAK SENIOR CENTER STAFF Inclement Weather Policy When Montgomery County Public Schools are closed, all senior classes and programs, including lunch, will be CANCELLED. If Montgomery County Public Schools have a delayed opening, all classes or events scheduled to begin before 10:00 a.m. will be cancelled. The Center will open at 10:00 and lunch will not be served. During inclement weather, please listen to your radio (WTOP FM) or television news for possible school closings or delayed openings. If in doubt, please call the Center at for further information. Please keep in mind that staff members may not be able to get to the Center because of dangerous conditions. Senior with disabilities are encouraged to participate in senior programs. Montgomery County Government is committed to complying with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need auxiliary aids or services in order to participate, call /TTY , at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the activity. Shememe Williams Director of Senior Center Robinette Gordon Donna Jones Senior Staff Margaret Thomas Nutrition Program Manager White Oak Senior Center 1700 April Lane Silver Spring, MD