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2017 Fall CALENDAR

2017 Fall CALENDAR

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2017 Fall CALENDAR

 Registration – Monday, August 14, for Residents (R) of Prince George’s County o Note: On August 14, ONLY, we will open at 7am for registration.  Registration - Monday, August 21, Non-residents (NR)  Fall Classes/Trips – Sign up early, trips fill on a first come, first serve basis. Don’t wait and be too late! Please register at least one week prior to the class/trip start date so we can plan accordingly. A minimum number of registrants are required for programs to be held  A fee assistance program is available for residents who need financial help to participate in our classes. For details, visit our website at www.pgparks.com or ask our center staff for details.

1500 Merrimac Drive, Hyattsville, MD 20783 301-408-4343 voice 301-699-2544 TTY 301-408-4344 fax Langley Park Senior Activity Center: Amenities

FITNESS ROOM COMPUTER LAB PG Parks Alert

The fitness room is available Monday Seniors 60 & Better who have a Get information on M-NCPPC thru Friday, 10:30am-3pm. The M-NCPPC SMARTlink account may closures, cancellations, and fitness room is FREE for bi-county “drop-in” to use the lab during the emergencies by text or email. residents (Prince George’s and designated drop-in times, 10:30am- Sign up today by visiting Montgomery County) 60 & Better. 3pm. Schedule is subject to change. www.pgparks.com and You must See center staff for regulations. click on present your membership card at the front desk in order to use

the fitness room.

WMATAFITNESS Senior SmarTrip ROOM AND Cards GYM SENIORBILLIARDS WALKS ROOM BILLARDSFIRESIDE LOUNGE

WMATA Senior SmarTrip cards Come and join the Sassy “Senior” Enjoy a friendly game of provide discounts to seniors for use Walks indoors at the center. pool in our pool/game on Metrorail, Metro bus, all regional Earn prizes, just for walking! room. bus systems, and parking at most Monday and Friday 9:30am. Monday-Friday, 10am-2pm. Metro operated lots are sold at the center. To purchase a Senior SmarTrip card, you must be 65 years of age with a photo ID. The cost is $2. See our Langley Park Senior

Activity Center front desk staff to purchase.

Billiards classes available!

LINE DANCING INSPIRATIONAL HOUR BINGO

Line dancing is a great way to Our very own senior volunteer A weekly tradition you won’t exercise to music. No experience Marie Fuller will lead interested want to miss. Come use our necessary. Drop-in and join the seniors in an inspirational hour. large print shutter cards with fun!! Every Thursday, 10-11am. easy to read numbers! Every Wednesday,10 am - 12Noon. Every Wednesday 12:30-2pm.

D RDS ROOM LOUNGE Langley Park Senior Activity Center: Classes

Class Name Day/Dates Time Barcode Fee Computer –Level 1 Mon & Wed Sept 11-Sept 27 9-10am(3wks) 1679091 $34 (R); $45 (NR) Oct 2- Oct 25 9-10am 1679092 $45 (R); $59 (NR) Nov 6- Nov 29 9-10am 1679093 $45 (R); $59 (NR)

Computer –Level 2 Mon & Wed Sept 11-Sept 27 10-11am(3wks) 1679094 $34 (R); $45 (NR) Oct 2- Oct 25 10-11am 1679095 $45 (R); $59 (NR) Nov 6- Nov 29 10-11am 1679096 $45 (R); $59 (NR) Computer Lab Tues,Thurs,Fri 10am-2pm Ask FREE “drop-in” Schedules are about our subject to Senior ID change card. IPAD Workshop: Friday Learn to your IPAD Sept 8 - Sept 15 10am-Noon 1679124 $38 (R);$50 (NR) and its various Oct 6- Oct 13 10am-Noon 1679125 $38 (R);$50 (NR) features-(2 Days) Nov 3- Nov 17 10am-Noon 1679126 $38 (R);$50 (NR) IPAD’s not provided! Piano – Beginner Tues & Thurs Sept 5-Sept 28 9-10am 1679118 $58 (R); $76 (NR) Oct 3- Oct 26 9-10am 1679119 $58 (R); $76 (NR) Nov 7- Nov 16 9-10am(2wks) 1679120 $28 (R); $37 (NR)

Piano- Tues & Thurs Intermediate Sept 5-Sept 28 10-11am 1679121 $58 (R); $76 (NR) Oct 3- Oct 26 10-11am 1679122 $58 (R); $76 (NR) Nov 7- Nov 16 10-11am(2wks) 1679123 $28 (R); $37 (NR) Jewelry Making- Tuesday Beginners Sept 5-Sept 26 10-11am 1679103 $22(R); $29 (NR) Oct 3- Oct 24 10-11am 1679104 $22(R); $29 (NR) Nov 7- Nov 28 10-11am 1679105 $22(R); $29 (NR) Line Dance- Monday 10:30am-12:30pm Beginners Sept 11-Sept 25 (3weeks) 1679127 $19 (R); $25 (NR) Oct 2- Oct 23 10:30am-12:30pm 1679128 $26 (R); $34 (NR) Nov 6- Nov 27 10:30am-12:30pm 1679129 $26 (R); $34 (NR) Langley Park Senior Activity Center: Classes

Billiards Tuesday Sept 5-Sept 26 11am-12pm 1679106 $25 (R); $33 (NR) Oct 3- Oct 24 11am-12pm 1679107 $25 (R); $33 (NR) Nov 7- Nov 28 11am-12pm 1679108 $25 (R);$33 (NR)

Zumba Gold Thursday Sept 7-Sept 28 10:30-11:00am 1679112 $15 (R); $20 (NR) Oct 5- Oct 26 10:30-11:00am 1679113 $15 (R); $20 (NR) Nov 2- Nov 16 10:30-11:00am 1679114 $12 (R); $16(NR) (3weeks)

Zumba Gold- Thursday Toning Sept 7-Sept 28 11:00-11:30am 1679115 $15 (R); $20 (NR) Oct 5- Oct 26 11:00-11:30am 1679116 $15 (R); $20 (NR) Nov 2- Nov 16 11:00-11:30am 1679117 $12 (R); $16(NR) (3weeks) Knitting and Tuesday Crocheting for Sept 5-Sept 26 10am-12Noon 1679100 $30(R); $39 (NR) Beginners Oct 3- Oct 24 10am-12Noon 1679101 $30(R); $39 (NR) Nov 7- Nov 28 10am-12Noon 1679102 $30(R); $39 (NR)

Upcoming AARP Smart Driver Courses Monday, September 18 10 am – 3 pm $15/AARP Members; $20/Non-AARP Members

Monday, October 23 10 am – 3 pm $15/AARP Members; $20/Non-AARP Members

Monday, November 6 10 am – 3 pm $15/AARP Members; $20/Non-AARP Members

Refresh your driving skills with the AARP Smart Drivers Course. You will learn defensive driving techniques, proven safety strategies, and new traffic laws and rules of the road. There are no tests to pass. You simply sign up and learn. Upon completion, you may qualify for car insurance premium discounts. Register online at AARP or call 301-775-7039. Bring your own lunch or call our nutrition site manager at 301-439-3056 in advance to reserve your lunch for a donation of $3. Payment is due by check or money order (no cash) to AARP the day of the class. Langley Park Senior Activity Center: Information

Important Information Our Refund Policy: 1. 100% refunds are issued when M-NCPPC/LPSAC cancels an activity. 2. All other refunds are subject to a 20% refund administrative fee. 3. All withdrawals/refunds must be processed by the facility offering the activity. 4. The Senior Activity Center Director must approve and process all requested refunds. 5. Trip refunds will be issued only if the spot can be resold. 6. Class refunds MUST be requested prior to the course end. Refunds will NOT be issued once the course has ended. 7. Refunds will not be issued for classes missed by the participant. 8. Cash refunds are not allowed. 9. Refunds can be issued: As an immediate credit to your SMARTlink account As a credit on your credit card which can take 3 to 5 days to process As a check which can take 3 to 4 weeks to process Trip Transportation: For your information, we include the mode of transportation used for our trips. Please note, the mode of transportation is subject to change. Here are the vehicles we use:  M-NCPPC Activity Bus –15 passenger white or tan bus Note:  Commission Bus – Large 27 passenger bus  Motor Coach Bus – 40-50 passenger bus with restroom When you see these feet with a trip or activity, it means there will . Trip Information: be a lot of walking Refunds will not be granted for cancellations unless trip is cancelled or spot is resold. Following all trips, patrons will be asked to complete a trip evaluation. All trip registrants are expected to return with the group to the center.

NO SMOKING POLICY In accordance to Maryland State Law, effective June 30, 2016, there will be NO SMOKING on M- NCPPC property. This includes vehicles, enclosed buildings and outdoors. Outdoor areas include facility grounds, parking areas, parks, picnic areas, ballfields, etc.

GOING GREEN IN 2017 1. Be like your friends and only take 1 Senior Activity Calendar per season. 2. Avoid paper clutter. Learn how to find the information you need online! Free classes are offered! 3. Bring us your old eyeglasses and hearing aids. With help from the Lions Club, we will recycle to help those in need. 4. Recycle paper, bottles & cans. 5. Never litter! Please dispose of garbage properly.

Langley Park Senior Activity Center: Trips & Special Events

SEPTEMBER 2017

DREAMGIRLS at Toby’s Theater in Columbia Wednesday, September 6 $75 (R); $98 (NR) 10 am - 4 pm SMARTlink# 1679239 Dreamgirls is a Broadway musical, with music by Henry Krieger and lyrics and book by Tom Eyen. Based upon the show business aspirations and successes of R&B acts such as The Supremes, , James Brown, Jackie Wilson, and others, the musical follows the story of a young female singing trio from Chicago, Illinois called 'The Dreams' who become music superstars. A lunch buffet will be provided. Transportation aboard a M-NCPPC activity bus.

The Manhattans featuring , Alexandria, VA Friday, September 8 $70 (R); $91 (NR) 5:30 pm – 11 pm SMARTlink# 1681563 was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1999. They are a popular R&B vocal group with a string of hit records spanning five decades. They will be performing their GRAMMY Award-winning hits '' and 'Shining Star' live. Meals are at your own expense. Transportation is aboard M-NCPPC activity bus.

Grandparent’s Day Celebration Monday, September 11 FREE 10 am – 12 Noon Come join us on this special day as we share our time with Grandparents from Gwendolyn Britt and Langley Park Senior Activity Centers. This celebration will be at the Gwendolyn Britt Senior Activity Center. Please sign up at the center’s front desk by or before August 28, sign-in is required to attend. Online registration IS NOT available. Refreshments will be served. Transportation is aboard M-NCPPC activity bus from the Langley Park Senior Activity Center.

MGM National Harbor Tour, Oxon Hill Tuesday, September 19 $23 (R); $30 (NR) 10 am - 5 pm SMARTlink# 1680728 Join us for a self-guided tour of the MGM National Harbor's state of the art facility, Washington DC's newest resort, retail, dining, entertainment and gaming experience. Meals are at your own expense. Transportation is aboard M-NCPPC activity bus.

Billiards Tournament (Intergenerational) Saturday, September 23 $7 (R); $10 (NR) 10am-4pm SMARTlink# 1682722 The Langley Park Seniors will play the Langley Park Community Center Xtreme Teens. Let’s show our youth what we GOT! All Seniors and Xtreme Teens are welcome to participate! American Pool Players Association (APA) rules will apply. This is a single elimination tournament. Prizes awarded. Light refreshments!

Langley Park Senior Activity Center: Trips & Special Events

Highway to Health! Ignite Your Passion Monday, September 25 Fairwood Community Park, Bowie 9 am - 12 Noon SMARTlink# 1684528 Explore the seven dimensions of wellness on the Highway to Health at our Active Aging Week kick-off event! Check in at the Highway to Health Toll Booth to pick up your Roadmap. Then simply follow the Highway to Health signs. Turn right onto Wellness Way and proceed to Wellness Wayside Pavilion for health screenings. Then onto Sponsor Speedway to gather valuable senior information and thank our event sponsors! Be sure to pull off at the Weigh Station as you travel along. Take the exit ramp to Arts Alley where you can cruise to various art activities that put your imagination and creativity into gear! As you exit Arts Alley, merge onto Fitness Freeway filled with a variety of fitness activities where you can rev your engine and tune up your motor! Then, slow down, save fuel, and take a pit stop on Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Roadway to learn all about environmental health! No transportation provided. Event location is Fairwood Community Park 12700 Fairwood Pkwy in Bowie.

Native Gardens at Arena Stage, Washington DC Wednesday, September 27 $68 (R); $89 (NR) 10:30 am – 3 pm SMARTlink# 1680637 Gardens and cultures clash, turning friendly neighbors into feuding enemies. 'Native Gardens' is a play about racial, ethnic, and social conflict. It is about ageism and new money versus old. Meals are at your own expense. Transportation is aboard M-NCPPC activity bus.

Active Aging Week Thursday, September 28 SENIOR DANCE ROLL CALL 10 am – 1 pm SMARTlink#1684163 SHOW UP & SHOW OUT! Put on your dancing shoes and bring your best moves when your favorite dances are called. Music provided by DJ Nate-D-Skate. Registration begins Sept. 1. Please register by September 18. Registration is required to attend.

Active Aging Week SENIOR HOMECOMING DANCE Friday, September 29 FREE 1 pm – 3 pm SMARTLink# 1684448 Location: Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center Remember the excitement and anticipation of your high school homecoming dance? Time to relive that excitement and show off your high school team spirit. Wear your high school colors & dance to music from the 60's and 70's! No transportation provided. This event is held at the Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center located at 7120 Contee Road in Laurel.

Langley Park Senior Activity Center: Trips & Special Events

OCTOBER 2017

Arundel Mills Mall, Hanover, MD Tuesday, October 3 $15 (R); $20 (NR) 10 am - 4 pm SMARTlink# 1682067 Arundel Mills Mall is Maryland’s largest outlet and value retail shopping, dining and entertainment destination with more than 200 indoor stores. Meals are at your own expense. Transportation is aboard M-NCPPC activity bus.

A Momma’s Boy-Warner Theatre, Washington, DC Saturday, October 7 $100 (R); $130 (NR) 1:30 pm – 6:30 pm SMARTlink# 1680640 What happens when Momma holds on to her son too long? That’s precisely what we learn as Vivica Fox, Johnny Gill, Nephew Tommy, Jackee’ Harry, Shirley Murdock, “Lil G” from the R & B group Silk, and more unite to tell the story of how a man is forced to change the life of a “Baby Boy” and turn him into a grown man. Meals are at your own expense. Transportation is aboard M-NCPPC activity bus. Payment schedule for Residents: Payment Schedule for Non-Residents: Aug 14 $50.00 Aug 21 $65.00 Nov 29 $50.00(last payment due) Nov 2 $65.00(last payment due) Total due: $100.00 Total due: $130.00

Harriet Tubman Visitor Center, Church Creek, MD Thursday, October 12 $40 (R); $52 (NR) 9:30 am – 5pm SMARTlink# 1681789 Visit the new Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center, which displays Tubman's world through informative, evocative and poignant exhibits. On the Byway Driving Tour, discover how the landscape of the Choptank River region helped to shape her early years. Meals are at your own expense. Transportation is aboard the Commission Bus.

Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, Glen Burnie Monday, October 16 $70(R); $91 (NR) 5 pm - 10 pm SMARTlink#1680761 The suicide of Pansy Hizer, beloved founder of social network Mothers Understanding Mothers (M.U.M.), puts her unpopular and childless sister, Anne, in charge. The consequences turn deadly. WHO DID IT? Dinner, show, and gratuity are included. Call senior center for menu choices. Food is made to order on the premises. Transportation is aboard M-NCPPC activity bus.

Langley Park Senior Activity Center: Trips & Special Events

Ben’s Chili Bowl, Washington DC Thursday, October 19 $12 (R); $16 (NR) 10 am – 2 pm SMARTlink# 1681909 Join us as we take a trip to the historic Ben’s Chili Bowl. Ben's Chili Bowl is a landmark restaurant in Washington, D.C. Ben’s is known locally for its chilidogs, half-smokes, and milkshakes, cheese fries and more. Ben’s has been an integral part of our Nations Capitol’s history since 1958. Meals are at your own expense. Transportation aboard M-NCPPC activity bus.

The Price at Arena Stage, Washington, DC Wednesday, October 25 $68 (R); $89 (NR) 10:30 am – 3 pm SMARTlink# 1680638 The Price is a 1968 play by Arthur Miller. It is about family dynamics, the price of furniture and the price of one's decisions. The play premiered on Broadway in 1968, and was revived four times on Broadway. It was nominated for two 1968 Tony Awards. Meals are at your own expense. Transportation aboard M-NCPPC activity bus.

INDOOR CARNIVAL Tuesday, October 31 FREE 11 am – 2 pm FUN! FUN! FUN! COME ONE! COME ALL! Enjoy Arts-on-A-Roll, face caricatures, great food, & popcorn, and win prizes. Meet new friends and be sure to invite old friends and family for a day of FUN as we Celebrate National Apple Month. Music by the Ken Howard Band. Online registration IS NOT available. You must sign up at the Center to attend. Please sign up at the center’s front desk no later than October 17.

NOVEMBER 2017

Union Market, Washington, DC Thursday, November 2 $12 (R); $16 (NR) 10 am - 2 pm SMARTlink# 1681561 Union Market is the epicenter of culinary creativity in DC with over 40 local vendors and is known for its gourmet food hall in Washington D.C. Bon Appétit magazine called it one of the 5 best food halls in the United States. Meals are at your own expense. Transportation aboard M-NCPPC activity bus.

Langley Park Senior Activity Center: Trips & Special Events

World Kindness Day Wednesday, November 8 FREE 1pm – 2 pm

World Kindness Day is a day that encourages individuals to overlook boundaries, and for the moment bridges the divides of race, religion, politics, gender and zip codes. A kind word, a hello, a smile, and just helping family, friends or someone you don’t know will make you smile knowing you made a difference in someone’s life, even if only for that moment. Make this day special by showing acts of kindness! Light refreshments served to make the day extra sweet!

AMISH Market, Annapolis Thursday, November 9 $15 (R); $20 (NR) 10 am – 2 pm SMARTlink# 1680758 Shop at one of the largest Amish Markets in the area where fresh meats and baked items are their specialty. Meals are at your own expense. Transportation aboard M-NCPPC activity bus.

The Pajama Game at Arena Stage, Washington, DC Wednesday, November 15 $68 (R); $89 (NR) 10:30 am – 3 pm SMARTlink# 1680639 The Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory is a tiptop model of efficiency - so why are things getting so steamy? It could have something to do with how hard new superintendent Sid Sorokin has fallen for Babe Williams, the trouble-making head of the union grievance committee. Sparks really start to fly when a workers’ strike pits management against labor and ignites an outrageous battle of the sexes. Meals are at your own expense. Transportation aboard M-NCPPC activity bus.

Miller Farms, Clinton Tuesday, November 21 $15 (R); $20 (NR) 10:30 am – 2:30 pm SMARTlink# 1680760 Miller Farms Farmer’s has a wide array of fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, beautiful flowers and plants, and much more. Meals are at your own expense. Transportation aboard M-NCPPC activity bus.

Miracle on 34th Street at Toby’s Dinner Theatre, Columbia Wednesday, November 29 $75 (R); $98 (NR) 10 am - 4 pm SMARTlink# 1681910 The Miracle on 34th Street is a wonderful holiday musical about a very skeptical little girl who discovers dreams can and do come true. This is a wonderful way to start the holiday season. A lunch buffet will be provided. Transportation aboard M-NCPPC Activity Bus.

Langley Park Senior Activity Center: Special Activities

Magical Musical Days Come enjoy a variety of live music! FREE!! Sign up at the center in advance. Thursday, September 2 8 - 10 am - 1 pm Active Aging Week: Dance Roll Call DJ NATE-D-SKATE

Tuesday, October 31 - 11 am - 1 pm

Kevin Howard Band

Capital Area Food Bank Food Distribution Did you know that to someone who is hungry and homeless, one meal could bring hope and mark the first step toward true-life change? The Capital Area Food Bank distributes food at the center to community members in need.

Friday, September 29 10am-3pm Free

Friday, October 27 10am-3pm Free

Friday, November 17 10am-3pm Free

Prince George’s County Health Department and Doctor’s Community Hospital’s

Wellness on Wheels: Mobile Health Clinic

Free Tuesday, Sept. 12 Tuesday, Oct. 10 Tuesday, Nov. 14

9 am-12 Noon

 FREE Diabetes Screening * Cholesterol Screening  Blood Pressure Screening * Medication Review and Education

 Health Services

Langley Park Senior Activity Center: Weekly Activities & Clubs

Monday – Friday 9 am -3:00 pm FREE Card Sharks & Pinochle Players Join us whether you already know how to play or need to brush up on your skills. Line Dancing Wednesdays 10 am 12:00 pm FREE A great way to exercise with music. No experience necessary. Drop-in and join the fun! Sassy “Senior” Walk Monday & Friday 9:30am FREE Take a healthy indoor stroll and earn prizes! Senior Fit Tuesday & Thursday 11:45am-12:15pm FREE This program focuses on the cardio respiratory system, (heart and lungs), but is not limited to low impact aerobics for daily living. All participants must registered in SMARTlink. A Doctor’s medical release form and pre-registration required. Services provided by Holy Cross Hospital. Inspirational Hour Thursdays 10-11:30am FREE Our senior volunteer Marie Fuller will lead interested seniors in an inspirational hour. Movie Time Fridays 11am-1pm FREE Bring in your favorite movie to share with your Langley Park Note: movie times Senior Center friends! are subject to change!! Game Swap Wednesday 10:30am-1pm FREE Join a table to play as many games as you can in 10 minutes. See if you can beat the clock! Dominoes Monday-Friday 10am-3pm FREE Just for fun. Sets available at the center. Maj Jong: Tuesdays 1-3pm FREE An exciting challenging game. Come make new friends. Bingo Wednesdays 12:30-2pm FREE Come and use our large print shutter cards with easy to read numbers. A weekly tradition you do not want to miss. Bid Whist Monday-Friday 10am-3pm FREE All Whist clubs welcome! Fitness Room Monday-Friday 10:30am-3pm Free All fitness levels are encouraged to exercise in our fitness center to build strength and light cardiovascular activities. Bridge 10am-3pm FREE Come and lay a game of bridge. All bridge clubs welcome! Monday- Friday Nintendo Wii Thursdays Contact Center FREE Have a Wii-habilitation good time! It is fun and increases for time. your mobility, balance and eye-hand coordination.

Langley Park Senior Activity Center: Health and Wellness Activities

Walk Your Way To A Healthier You Join others at Langley Park who wants to improve their health by walking. Our walking program meets every Monday and Friday at 9:30am. Come one day a week or two whenever it is convenient for you.

W.O.W. (Wellness on Wheels) Tuesday, September 12 FREE - Health Screenings 9 am – 12 Noon W.O.W is a partnership with the Prince Georges County Health Department & Doctors Community Hospital. Wellness on Wheels is a mobile clinic with free services to help maintain and improve your health. Services provided include Diabetes, Cholesterol, and Blood Pressure screenings with Medication reviews and staffed with experienced and compassionate healthcare professionals.

Healthy Life Style-FLU SHOTS Wednesday, September 13 10 am – 12 Noon SAFEWAY PHARMACY is offering flu shots. They accept Medicare & Medicaid and most insurances. Non-Medicare participants is $30.00. PLEASE BRING YOUR INSURANCE CARDS. Please sign up in advance at the senior center front desk.

Take as Directed Wednesday, September 20 FREE 10:30 am – 11:30am Managing your medications means maximizing your quality of life and happiness. Join Suburban Hospital for a presentation that will help de-mystify the dos and don’ts of medications. Learn helpful tips and practical approaches on proper dosage and uses, dangers of non-compliance, and the future of medicine with a Suburban Hospital Clinical Pharmacy Resident.

Sims Chiropractic Center “WE HAVE YOUR BACK” Wednesday, September 27 FREE – Spinal Screening 10 am – 12 Noon This screening provides a visual result of muscle and nerve imbalances on the spine. Each screening takes about 2-3 minutes. You will review a personal computerized result of your screening. The findings will be discussed in relation to any health issues or symptoms you may have been experiencing. You will be amazed that such a simple exam can visualize our symptoms so accurately.

Healthy Life Style-FLU SHOTS Wednesday, October 11 10 am – 12 Noon SAFEWAY PHARMACY is offering flu shots. They accept Medicare & Medicaid and most insurances. Non-Medicare participants is $30.00. PLEASE BRING YOUR INSURANCE CARDS. Please sign up in advance at the center front desk.

Langley Park Senior Activity Center: Weekly Activities & Clubs

Living Your Best in Prince George’s County Wednesday, October 18 FREE 10:30 am – 11:30 am Did you know the 65 and older age group is the fastest growing population in the United States? With age comes a variety of challenges for both the senior and their family members. During this session, you will hear from the county’s Department of Family Services Aging and Disability Services Division to learn more about the resources they offer to help mature adults maintain the highest possible quality of life with independence and dignity. Sponsored by Suburban Hospital.

Sims Chiropractic Center “WE HAVE YOUR BACK” Wednesday, October 25 FREE – Spinal Screening 10 am – 12 Noon This screening provides a visual result of muscle and nerve imbalances on the spine. Each screening takes about 2-3 minutes. You will review a personal computerized result of your screening. The findings will be discussed in relation to any health issues or symptoms you may have been experiencing. You will be amazed that such a simple exam can visualize our symptoms so accurately.

National Memory Screening Program Wednesday, November 8 FREE 1 pm - 3 pm In recognition of National Memory Screening Week and in collaboration with the Dementia Friendly Prince George’s County and the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA), qualified healthcare professionals will provide free, confidential memory screenings. Screenings consist of a face-to-face meeting with a qualified screener and includes a series of questions and tasks that will take about 10 minutes. Participants will receive their results and information. To schedule a screening, please sign up at the senior center.

Hello, Tanita! Wednesday, November 15 FREE 10:30 am – 11:30am Meet Tanita, a digital body composition analyzer. Tanita is not your average scale, but a device which measures nearly a dozen segments of your body’s health, including body mass index, bone mass, body fat and metabolic age. Each participant will have the opportunity to have a full analysis completed and receive a report of all of their measurements. Sponsored by Suburban Hospital.

Blood Pressure Screenings Tuesday, September 5 10:45am – 11:45am Wednesday, September 20 11:45am – 12:30pm Tuesday, October 3 10:45am – 11:45am Wednesday, October 18 11:45am – 12:30pm Tuesday, November 7 10:45am – 11:45am Wednesday, November 15 11:45am – 12:30pm

La Langley Park Senior Activityle Center: Information Corner

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Senior Nutrition/Transportation 301-265-8475 Legal Aid 301-927-6800 Department of Family Services 301-265-8401 Seniors County Information 301-265-8450 Medicare Information 1-800-633-4227 Call-A-Bus 301-499-8603

Senior Nutrition Program

The Senior Nutrition Program is offered Monday The actual donation is $3.00. Please donate as much through Friday featuring a healthy, well-balanced as you can. If you need to cancel your meal, please meal. Individuals who are 60 & better can reserve a do so at least two (2) days in advance with Austin meal by contacting our Nutrition Manager, Austin Simpson, Nutrition Manager at (301) 439-3056. Simpson at (301) 439-3056 or by contacting the Please bring exact change to cover your donation. Department of Family Services Nutrition Office at Coffee and donuts are available everyday 9am-11am. 301-265-8475. Note: There will be no lunch program when Prince George’s County schools have a delayed opening or You must register by 1pm the day before you would closed due to inclement weather conditions. like a meal, register by 1pm Friday for a Monday Reminder: Lunch is subject to change depending on meal. the Office on Aging’s schedule.

For Your Information Moved? Number changed? Volunteer Opportunities Refund Policy: Please stop at the office and Do you have a special skill or Class and activity refunds are make sure your personal talent you would like to share subject to a 20% handling fee information is correct. Let us with others? Would you like to and must be requested in writing. know if you have any changes teach classes to seniors, here at Trip refunds will only be including emergency contact the Langley Park Senior available if your registration is names and phone numbers. Activity Center? If so, give us a replaced by someone on the Attn: Volunteers: Please call at (301) 408-4343. waiting list. If you must cancel remember to record your your reservation, please contact time on your time sheet. the center staff as soon as possible or call (301) 408-4343.

Disability Accommodations The Department of Parks and Recreation encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Register a minimum of two weeks in advance of the program start date to request and receive a disability accommodation.

Center Closings/Weather Closings

For the latest information on M-NCPPC closures due to weather, maintenance or emergencies, please sign up for Nixle by going to www.pgparks.com and click on the PG Parks Alert icon. You must provide a cellphone number or email address to receive alerts.