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MONDAY, DEC 9 • 5 PM HAPPY HOUR Come with us for a happy hour at "Silver Dinner" located at Rio, 9811 Washingtonean Blvd. Gaithersburg...... TUESDAY, DEC 10 • 9 –10 AM PANCAKE BREAKFAST Fact: Pancakes make you feel jolly. Don’t miss out! Join us for a delicious breakfast experience made by our own Chef Sia. Members { $6 } Non-members { $7 } ...... TUESDAY, DEC 31 • 12:45 PM WEDNESDAY, DEC 11 • 12:45 PM NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY TRIVIA We are saying goodbye to 2019 and hello to 2020 with a little ...... party and a “champagne” toast at 1 p.m. THURSDAY, DEC 19 • NOON HOLIDAY LUNCHEON Celebrate the holidays with your FRIDAY, DEC 20 • 12:45 PM TUESDAY, DEC 24 • 12:45 PM friends at the BGC! Enjoy a delicious luncheon prepared by our GIFT EXCHANGE PARTY BONUS BINGO own Chef Sia and a performance Join in on a holiday gift exchange. Consider this our present to by Whine & Cheese. Order your Bring a wrapped gift worth $5 - you and come play bingo for lunch before 2 p.m. on Wednes- $10 with your name written on free on this Bonus Bingo Day! day, Dec. 18. the package. We will party and play games to exchange the gifts.

closed BENJAMIN GAITHER CENTER FITNESS CENTER dec 25 & 28 jan 1

closed Monday - Friday early closing Monday-thursday 8:30 am - 8 pm at 4 pm on dec 24, friday 8:30 am - 4 pm dec 25 & jan 1 8:30 AM - 4 PM 26 & 31 saturday 9 am - noon 1 from our staff from smitTY Holiday fun! Don’t miss our Holiday Luncheon on December 19 and our New Year’s Eve Party on December 31. Senior Advisory Committee FRIDAY, DEC 27 • 12:30 PM The Senior Advisory Committee will be making its annual report to the Mayor and City Council on Monday, BIRTHDAY PARTY December 9, at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. The Committee  Jane Adams would love your support at the meeting if you are able to attend. If not, you can watch live on the City’s YouTube Lorraine Walters, Mario LaFaye  channel @GburgMD, on the website at gaithersburgmd.  Krishan Gadhoke gov, or on the City’s cable TV channel if you live within the City limits. Meetings  Wilda Knox, Gwen Martin are also archived on the City’s website for on-demand viewing whenever you’d  Suzanne Leonard like.  Rolf Heckel Winter Classes Did you know that the BGC hosts City recreation class programs in the evenings and Manjeet Kaur  Saturday mornings? Several different types of Yoga, Dance Fitness and Freedom  Kathy Mellott Barre classes are offered. Check out the “Go! Gaithersburg Guide” for a full listing  Alyce Ross of classes. Winter Registration begins December 2 at the Activity Center at Bohrer  Christa Harper, Margaret Upton Park or online.  Carol Blongiewicz Winter Weather  Anita Jones Just a reminder to read our inclement weather policy on page 10.  Fran Beatty Holiday Closings Sally Ricker Please note our holiday closing schedule:  December 25 and January 1 Closed December 23 and 30 Early closing 6 p.m. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP & FEES December 24, 26 and 31 Early closing 4 p.m. City Residents See ya soon at the BGC! $50 Individual • $80 Two Persons Smitty Nonresidents $125 Individual $195 Two Persons • Sympathy is extended to the friends and family of Fitness Center (BG Center Members only) Hilda Junquera, Sophia Lalekos, and $75 per year • $15 per month Rosalie Perine, who recently passed away. Non-member Program Attendance Cost and Annual Membership: Senior Information and Assistance Do you need information on senior housing, financial assistance, If a person wants to go on a trip Medicare, Medicaid, or help filling out forms? Call 301.258.6380 to set up or attend a program and is not a member, they may join the an appointment with Carol Smith of the Montgomery County Department Center for a 30-day period (City of Health and Human Services. residents: $10, nonresidents: $25). During the period they have all the privileges of a member, and if they decide to join for a year during the first 30 days, the cost of their OUR MISSION 30-day trial will be applied toward an annual membership. Please The Benjamin Gaither Center is committed to the provision note that cumulative one-month of a variety of activities that encourage and support membership fees will not apply. senior health, personal interest and social interaction. The foundation of the Center is based on the spirit and principles of the CHARACTER COUNTS! Program.

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MONDAYS • BY APPOINTMENT WEDNESDAY, DEC 11 • 9:30–11:30 AM the meal is available for a voluntary contribution. Contributions are used PODIATRIST SERVICES blood pressure to purchase more meals, so please Sign up at the front desk for an Get your blood pressure contribute to the fullest extent appointment with one of the checked by a nurse from Shady possible. Guests younger than 60 doctors from Maple Springs Foot Grove Adventist Hospital. must pay the full cost of the meal. Center. Most insurances are ...... accepted, including Medicare. THURSDAY, DEC 5 & 19 • 2– 3:30 PM WEDNESDAY, DEC 11 • 10:30 AM ...... TUESDAYS • 10 AM–2 PM CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP Fresh Conversations Caregivers face many challenges. Discuss current nutrition and health HEARTWELL IN ACTION A support group provides the topics and discover new ways to stay Leni Barry, RN, MA opportunity to share experiences, active and independent. Gain tips on A nurse educator from Suburban learn about resources and strategies how to make easy changes to help Hospital will be visiting us on that have helped others, and gain you maintain good health. Join Mona Tuesdays. This program focuses emotional support. The Holy Cross Habibi for eight monthly gatherings on health promotion and includes Caregiver Resource Center is pleased of Fresh Conversations. Gatherings health screenings, counseling, to offer a support group led by are the second Wednesday of the seminars, and educational handouts. Registered Nurse Anna Roberts. For month, May through December...... more information or to register for Register on the program sheet; space the group, please call 301.754.7151. is limited. Fresh Conversations is WEDNESDAY MORNINGS ...... being offered through University of Maryland Extension and the MEDICATION CHECK-UP FRIDAYS, DEC 13 & 20 • 10–11 AM Maryland Department of Aging. Sign up to meet with Geriatric Brain games ...... Pharmacist, Dr. Dinwiddie, for a one-on-one medication consultation. Join others and learn to cross train WEDNESDAYS • 2:30 PM Bring all your medicines, including your brain with Brain Games. The cancer support group those purchased over the counter. areas of the brain that decay slightly Dr. Dinwiddie will review any with normal aging are memory, word A cancer diagnosis can bring medication-related problems, recall (language), attention, visual significant emotional impact. Join this discuss the possibility of cost and spatial awareness, brain speed education and support group to learn effective alternatives, and, if needed, and reflex, recognition, and intellect coping skills from each other and help you develop a medication list. (learning). We cover them all and we share feelings. Facilitator provides Sign up on the program sheet for an have fun! Offered by Rika Granger, best practices from literature on appointment time. LCSW-C, Aspire Counseling. coping with the emotional impact ...... of a cancer diagnosis. Rika Granger, MONDAY TO FRIDAY NOON LCSW-C, Aspire Counseling. THURSDAYS • 11 AM • NO MEETING 12/26 NUTRITION PROGRAM COPING WITH CHANGE Lunches are provided through activity center at Are you not bouncing back like the auspices of the Montgomery you used to? Learn how to roll with County Department of Health and bohrer park FITNESS CENTER the punches by joining our group Human Services Senior Nutrition discussion facilitated by Ardelia Program. Reservations can be made Hayward, MA, LGPC from Senior in person or by calling the Center at 301.258.6380 no later than 2 p.m. the Services at The Affiliated Santé Monday-friday 6 am - 10 pm Group. Drop-in. Free. Individual day before the reservation is needed. The full cost of the meal is $7.10. saturday 8 am - 10 pm appointments available by calling sunday 8 am - 5 pm 301.641.8924. For people age 60 and over and spouses of any age, who complete a registration form to document age,  closed dec 25 & jan 1

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TUESDAY, DEC 10 • 9:30 AM– 3:30 PM MONDAY, DEC 23 • 12:15 –4 PM ences and discover that you change • WASHINGTON, DC • ROCKVILLE, MD the world when you change your mind! washington monument “THE NUTCRACKER” AT Buffet lunch included. Tour the newly reopened Washington MONTGOMERY COLLEGE Fee { $75 } … Deadline { Dec 16 } Monument. Afterwards we will stop for ...... Magical dolls, dancing snowflakes, and lunch on your own at The Wharf. (No THURSDAY, JAN 23 • 9:30 AM – an enchanting kingdom of sweets take restrooms are available at the Monu- 3:30 PM • WASHINGTON, DC the stage this holiday season for Mary- ment.) land Youth Ballet’s production of The THE FBI EXPERIENCE Fee { $20 } … Deadline { Dec 6 } Nutcracker. Set to Tchaikovsky's time- The FBI Experience is a self-guided ...... less score, the incredible dancing and tour that features interactive multi- WEDNESDAY, DEC 4 • 8:45 AM – dazzling costumes bring to life the story media exhibits, content, and arti- 4:30 PM • WASHINGTON, DC of Marie and her Nutcracker Prince. facts—including a number of items “NEWSIES” AT ARENA STAGE Fee { $45 } … Deadline { Dec 6 } from notable cases on display for the ...... very first time—that help illustrate ...... the importance of the Bureau’s work MONDAY, DEC 30 • 10 AM –2:30 PM SATURDAY, DEC 7 • 5 – 10 PM to protect the nation. We will stop for • WASHINGTON, DC • SHARPSBURG, MD lunch on your own at District Chop THE MEMORIAL ILLUMINATION GALLOPING GOURMETS TO House. The FBI will need your full MARTIN’S TAVERN name, social security number, date of The Antietam Battlefield Memorial birth, country of birth and citizenship Illumination features 23,000 candles in Eat at a “Georgetown Tradition” where status – be prepared to provide this info honor of fallen Civil War soldiers. We JFK proposed to Jackie and where upon registration. will first stop for dinner at Family Meal every U.S. president from Harry S. in Frederick. Please bring cash. Truman to George W. Bush has dined. Fee { $20 } … Deadline { Dec 24 } ...... Fee { $17 } … Deadline { Dec 4 } Please bring cash. TUESDAY, FEB 4 10:30 AM – ...... Fee { $17 } … Deadline { Dec 26 } • 4:30 PM • WASHINGTON, DC MONDAY, DEC 16 • 10 AM – 3:30 PM ...... • BALTIMORE, MD MONDAY, JAN 6 • 10 AM –2:30 PM “A THOUSAND SPLENDID CHRISTMAS VILLAGE IN • LEESBURG, VA SUNS” AT ARENA STAGE BALTIMORE GALLOPING GOURMETS TO In the war-ravaged Kabul, Miriam TUSCARORA MILL and Laila become unlikely allies in The indoor/outdoor Christmas Village the face of the insurmountable odds in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor is modeled Great service and delicious food – join of a brutal and oppressive way of life. after traditional Christmas Markets in us for one of our favorite restaurant Hopes of a new life lead to an unselfish Germany like the famous Christkindl experiences. Please bring cash. and shocking decision, changing the Market in Nuremberg. Fee { $17 } … Deadline { Jan 2 } course of their futures forever. Called Fee { $20 } … Deadline { Dec 12 } ...... “emotionally stirring,” this gripping and ...... WEDNESDAY, JAN 15 • 9:45 AM – heart-rending fight for survival will WEDNESDAY, DEC 18 • 9 AM – 4:30 PM • COLUMBIA, MD keep you on the edge of your seat from 4:30 PM • WASHINGTON, DC “KINKY BOOTS” AT start to finish. Fee { $55 } … Deadline { Jan 4 } “DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE” TOBY’S DINNER THEATRE AT ARENA STAGE The exhilarating true story that will lift your spirits to high-heeled heights! All trip and class Inheriting his father’s bankrupt shoe cancellations must be factory, Charlie Price finds inspiration submitted in writing, or in Lola, a fabulous entertainer with wild ideas. Working together, they turn the e-mail your requests to factory around, embrace their differ- BenjaminGaitherCenter@ gaithersburgmd.gov

4 december 2019 activities BOOK DISCUSSIONS Thursday, December 12 • 2 PM GAITHERSBURG SENIOR “The Language of Bees” by LAURIE R KING PIN BUSTERS Thursday, January 9 • 2 PM “The Space Between Us” by THRITY UMRIGAR BOWL AMERICA 1101 Clopper Rd. Gaithersburg, MD mondays 3-5 pm { $9.70 } Ahhh, the familiar sounds of the bowling alley. Strut your stuff and have tons of fun with a great group of people. Shoe rental and refreshing drinks are included in the price. Come once or come every week. Newcomers are always welcome! MOVIE AFTERNOONS

Thursdays at 1 PM BINGO Mondays & Fridays •12:45 PM $1 buys two cards for every game Enjoy and discuss a newly ...... released movie every week. Call ahead to find out what MAH JONGG Tuesdays & Fridays •12:30 PM movie will be playing...... CONTRACT BRIDGE Tuesdays & Thursdays •12:30 PM ...... SOCIAL SYMPOSIUM POKER Most afternoons. Come check it out! ...... Tuesday, December 3 • 11 AM Topic: Current Events LEARN CANASTA Call Annette 301.938.0893 ...... LEARN MAH JONGG WITH SANDY Fridays • 10:30 AM. Call Charlyn 240.805.1578 MEMBER ORIENTATION ...... December 9 • 11 AM PING PONG Tuesdays • 2–3:45 PM Come learn the ins and outs of the Center ...... from a member of the Welcome Committee. Call the front desk at 301.258.6380 to sign up LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE WITH GOPA and bring your Welcome Packet with you. Tuesdays • 11:15 AM – NOON

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday ursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8:35 Exercise Tape 9 Bone Builders 8:35 Exercise Tape 9 Bone Builders 8:35 Exercise Tape 9:15 High/Low 9:15 HIT @ BP 8:45 "Newsies" @ Arena 9:15 HIT @ BP 9:15 ZenFlex Fitness 10:15 Fit 4 All 10:15 Stretch & Strengthen 9:15 Zumba 10:15 Stretch & Strengthen 10:15 Fit 4 All 11 Coloring Book 11 Social Symposium 10:15 Fit 4 All 11 Coping w/Change 11:15 Strong & Balanced Center 11:15 Qi Gong Tai Chi 11:15 Hatha Yoga 11:15 Strong & Balanced 12:30 Bridge 12:15 Quilting Open 12:30 Embroidery 12:30 Bridge 12:30 Weight Training 1 Movie Afternoons 12:30 Mah Jongg 9AM – Noon 12:45 Bingo 12:30 Mah Jongg 1 Crochet 1 El Club de la 12:50 Bingo 1 Senior Advisory 12:30 English Conversation1:15 Flexible Strength Amistad 3 Core and More Committee 2 Caregivers 12:45 SNAP Sign Up 2:30 Cancer Support 5 Illumination 2 Core and More 2 Ping Pong 3 Pin Busters HeartWell in Action 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 9 Bone Builders 8:35 Exercise Tape 8:35 Exercise Tape 9 Bone Builders 8:35 Exercise Tape 9 Breakfast 9:15 High/Low 9:15 Zumba 9:15 HIT @ BP 9:15 ZenFlex 9:15 HIT @ BP 10:15 Fit 4 All 10:15 Fit 4 All 10:15 Stretch & Strengthen 10 Brain Games 9:30 Washington 11 Coloring Book 11 Coping w/Change 10:15 Fit 4 All Monument Tour 10:30 Fresh Conversations 11 Member Orientation 12:30 Bridge 11:15 Strong & Balanced 10:15 Stretch & Strengthen 11:15 Strong & Balanced Fitness 11:15 Qi Gong Tai Chi 1 Movie Afternoons 12:15 Quilting 11:15 Hatha Yoga 12:30 Weight Training 12:30 Embroidery 1 El Club de la 12:30 Mah Jongg Center 12:30 Bridge 12:45 Trivia 12:45 Bingo Amistad 12:45 Bingo 12:30 Mah Jongg 1 Crochet 2 Book Discussion Open 2 Core and More 1:15 Flexible Strength 3 Core and More 12:30 English Conversation 9AM – Noon 3 Pin Busters 12:45 Immortal Cells 2:30 Cancer Support 5 Happy Hour 2 Ping Pong 4 AARP

HeartWell in Action 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 8:35 Exercise Tape 9 Bone Builders 8:35 Exercise Tape 9 Bone Builders 8:35 Exercise Tape 9:15 High/Low 9:15 HIT @ BP 9 Dear Jack 9:15 HIT @ BP 9:15 ZenFlex 10 Christmas Village 10:15 Stretch & Strengthen Dear Louise 10:15 Stretch & Strengthen10 Brain Games 10:15 Fit 4 All 11 French Conversation9:15 Zumba 11 Coping w/Change 10:15 Fit 4 All 11 Coloring Book 11:15 Hatha Yoga 10:15 Fit 4 All 12 Holiday Luncheon 11:15 Strong & Balanced Fitness 11:15 Qi Gong Tai Chi 12:30 Bridge & Mah Jongg11 Spanish Conv. 12:30 Bridge 12:15 Quilting Center 12:30 Embroidery 12:30 English Conversation11:15 Strong & Balanced 1 Movie Afternoons 12:30 Mah Jongg 12:45 Bingo 2 Ping Pong 12:30 Weight Training 1 El Club de la 12:45 Bingo Open 2 Core and More 1 Crochet Amistad 12:45 Gift Exchange 9AM – Noon 3 Pin Busters 1:15 Flexible Strength 2 Caregivers 3 Core and More 2:30 Cancer Support

HeartWell in Action 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 8:35 Exercise Tape 10:15 Stretch & 10:15 Stretch & 8:35 Exercise Tape 9:15 High/Low Strengthen Strengthen 10:15 Fit 4 All 10:15 Fit 4 All 11:15 Hatha Yoga 12:30 Bridge 11:15 Strong & Balanced 11 Coloring Book 12:30 Bridge & Mah JonggChristmas 1 Movie Afternoons 12:15 Quilting 11:15 Qi Gong Tai Chi 12:45 Bonus Bingo 4 Center Closing 12:30 Mah Jongg 2 Ping Pong 12:15 Nutcracker Day 12:30 Birthday Party 4 Center Closing 12:30 Embroidery 12:45 Bingo 12:45 Bingo Closed 3 Core and More 2 Core and More 3 Pin Busters 6 Center Closing

HeartWell in Action AARP Sale 29 30 31 10:15 Stretch & Strengthen 8:35 Exercise Tape You can register online at 9:15 High/Low 12:30 Bridge / Mah Jongg New 10 Galloping Gourmet 12:45 New Year's Eve gaithersburgmd.gov Party 10:15 Fit 4 All 2 Ping Pong Year's 11 Coloring Book 4 Center Closing 11:15 QiGong Tai Chi Day 12:30 Embroidery E-MAIL LIST 12:45 Bingo Closed Do you receive e-mail updates 2 Core and More and reminders from the Benjamin 3 Pin Busters Gaither Center? If not, please sign 6 Center Closing up on gaithersburgmd.gov HeartWell in Action December 2019 The Benjamin Gaither Center gaithersburgmd.gov | 301.258.6380

MONDAYS • 2 PM & FRIDAYS • 3 PM TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS • 10:15 AM core and more stretch & strengthen Concentrated intense toning of These fitness classes, taught Taught by Olympia Kozielski abdominals and back muscles by nationally certified For those of any ability who want performed on floor mats, as well instructors, have a $1 charge to tone their muscles and strengthen as progressive use of free weights their heart and lungs. for select muscle groups...... WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS • 11:15 AM MON, WED, FRI • 10:15 AM TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS • 9:15 AM strong & balanced fit 4 all at Bohrer Park Good balance and a strong core Low or no-impact aerobics hit go hand in hand. This is a seated appropriate for those who prefer class for all fitness levels. a seated workout as well as those High-intensity Interval Training ...... taught by Denise Mornini wanting moderate standing exercise. WEDNESDAYS • 9:15 AM ...... A one hour class featuring 30 minutes of Tabata-style interval zumba MONDAYS • 9:15 AM training followed by a variety of high / low strength, balance, flexibility, and Move and shake your way through a core work. Bring a yoga mat. cardio workout. Vigorous low-impact aerobics and strength training.

TUESDAYS, NOV 5 – DEC 24 • 11:15 AM FRIDAYS, NOV 15 – DEC 20 • 9:15 AM hatha yoga with jane stelboum zenflex: power stretching Learn how yoga can help you feel better in mind, body One of the benefits to stretching is improved flexibility, and spirit. Learn yoga poses, breathing techniques which enhances your ability to move more freely and and meditation using proper and safe alignment with efficiently. Power Stretching is comfortable and requires modifications to suit your own body and ability. Open to minimal exertion, giving your body and brain a chance to all levels. Dress to move comfortably. Bring your own yoga relax. This class will also address muscular imbalances, mat (recommended) or use the Center’s exercise mats. body alignment, proper breath control, range of motion Fee { $65 } and poor posture. The class is low impact, meditative and very Zen. Fee { $20 }

WEDNESDAYS, OCT 2– DEC 18 • 12:30 PM MON, WED, & FRI • 8:35 AM The following classes are sponsored by the weight training wALKING TAPE J.B. and Maurice C. Build bones and become stronger using Wake up with a brisk two mile Shapiro Endowment hand weights. Fee { $40 } workout. for Women’s Health ...... and Suburban Hospital HeartWell Program. WEDNESDAYS, OCT 2– DEC 18 • 1:15 PM BY APPOINTMENT Classes are taught FLEXIBLE STRENGTH personal training by certified personal Blend strength with flexibility, endurance, Reap the benefits of working out with trainer Matt Rundell. balance, coordination, and concentration. a personal trainer. Our certified train- Fee paid to Suburban Fee { $40 } ers have the credentials, skills and Hospital...... experience to create a safe program To register by phone, THURSDAYS, SEP 5– DEC 19 • 10:30 AM specific to your needs and goals. call 301.896.3689 Fee { $20 } { 30 minutes } stability ball • at Bohrer Park Bring your own mat and ball. Fee { $40 } 8 december 2019 classes & lectures

BY APPOINTMENT FRIDAYS • 12:15 PM smart phone help quilting Are you using your smart phone to Work on your project and make its greatest potential? Learn how friends in the process. to use all of its features, or learn ...... about best practices. Sign up on the MONDAYS • 11 AM – NOON program sheet and our very own Theiry Polynice will schedule a THE COLORING BOOK CLUB one-on-one appointment with you! Coloring books for adults are a ...... popular trend and the activity is WEDNESDAYS • 1 PM actually good for you. Coloring TUESDAY, DEC 3 • 12:45 PM crochet baby blankets is relaxing, social, reduces stress and anxiety, trains your brain SNAP OUTREACH with elizabeth to focus, helps your fine motor skills and vision, and gives you a Be creative for a good cause. Chat FOOD PROGRAM SIGN UP chance to express your originality. while you crochet baby blankets for Sign up for SNAP (Supplemental All supplies will be provided. local newborns. Yarn will be provided. Nutrition Assistance Program) ...... Fee { $1 Drop-in } for eligible seniors. MON, WED, FRI • 1:15 PM OR 2 PM ...... music lessons TUESDAY, DEC 17 • 11 AM TUESDAY, DEC 10 • 12:45 PM Learn to play or restart your lessons conversation french AN AMAZING STORY on the piano, guitar or ukulele. Sign ...... OF IMMORTAL CELLS up at the front desk. TUESDAYS • 12:30 PM Jay Choudhry presents the truly Fee { $20 per lesson } conversation english amazing story of how the Polio ...... Vaccine, DNA, genetics as well as MONDAYS • 12:30 PM WEDNESDAY, DEC 18 • 11 AM other modern medical advances came to be because of Henrietta Lacks, embroider with jane conversation spanish “The Mother of Modern Medicine." Come knit, sew, crochet, etc...... Free help with your project.

MONDAYS • 11:15 AM TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, DEC 3–APR 7 • 9 – 10 AM Qi Gong & Tai Chi Principles (NO CLASS DEC 24 – JAN 2) Qi Gong is an internal exercise from bone builders China that focuses on consciously Bone Builders is a free, evidence- moving Qi through the meridians of TUESDAY, DEC 17 • 12:45 PM the body using meditative methods based, volunteer-led exercise of physical movement and breathing. program for people over the age of MEDICAL CANNABIS These gentle routines emphasize 55. Participants use ankle and hand Learn the benefits of medical strengthening the body internally while weights to increase bone density. marijuana and the conditions harmonizing it externally with nature. It is offered in partnership with the that are treated with this product. It utilizes static postures, moving forms Montgomery County Department Kate Steinberg of Curaleaf and self-massage. The aim of Qi Gong is of Health and Human Services, will explain how cannabis is to accumulate, circulate and harmonize Recreation, and the RSVP volunteer prescribed and distributed and Qi. Taught by Robert Williams. program. answer your related questions. Fee { $2 per class drop in } december 2019 9 aarp #5358 inclement weather Gaithersburg Chapter MAY 18 –22, 2020 OCEAN CITY, MD, TUESDAY, DEC 10 ASSATEAGUE ISLAND AND community service • 4 PM VIRGINIA BEACH Gift wrapping for nursing homes and Cost of $480 - $580 (depending on emergency closing policy assisted living facilities. participation). • If Montgomery County Public ...... Schools are closed due to DINNER • 5:30 PM • $12 inclement weather, the Benjamin SEP 13 –20, 2020 Chef Sia’s Holiday Ham or Lemon Gaither Center will be closed. Chicken Dinner MISSISSIPPI • If Montgomery County Public Schools have a delayed opening, the BRIEF BUSINESS MEETING RIVERBOAT CRUISE Benjamin Gaither Center will open Cruise the upper Mississippi River at 10 a.m.; classes and programs • 6:10 PM Induction of new officers and committee chairs. Chapter Awards. with optional pre- and post-stays scheduled before 10 a.m. will be 50-50 raffle and door prizes. in St. Louis and Minneapolis. Cost canceled, classes and programs varies from $2685 - $5065 depending scheduled at 10 a.m. or later will run; the Nutrition Program lunch PROGRAM • 6:45 PM on cabin choice. Includes, cruise, round trip air fare from BWI, port will be served; City transportation Chyp Davis and Andrea Romero taxes, transfers to and from ship, will be provided with pick-ups provide musical entertainment. shore excursions, all on ship meals, starting at 10 a.m.; transportation ...... and WiFi. Deposit of $980 due by Nov. on the County bus is canceled. TUESDAY, DEC 17 • 4:30 PM 15, 2019. • If Montgomery County Public For a flyer, further information, Schools have an early dismissal, chat and chew afternoon and evening classes and reservations contact Annette Dinner at Mama Lucia at Fallsgrove and programs are canceled; City Thompson (301-977-7936; 301-938- (14921 Shady Grove Rd., Rockville). transportation will be provided 0893, annettethompsonphd@yahoo. Drive yourself to the restaurant before the regular 2 p.m. departure com) or Nancy Dols (301-946-6034, or meet at 4 p.m. to car pool from time; County transportation will [email protected]). If sending Center. Sign up with Nancy Dols be provided at the regular 2 p.m. an e-mail, put the trip title in the (301-946-6034; nancydols17@gmail. departure time or earlier as available. subject line. Travel insurance strongly com) for reservations and carpooling. • In the event of inclement weather recommended for trips. We use NTA ...... or an emergency on a weekend or as our insurer. holiday, please call 301-258-6380 DEC 2, 4, 6 & 9 • 10 AM– NOON & ...... or go to the City’s website www. 1– 4 PM FIRST & THIRD WEDNESDAYS • gaithersburgmd.gov to learn about 9 AM – 4 PM cOMMUNITY SERVICE cancellations and closures. Make gifts for residents of CASINO & SHOPPING TRIPS nursing homes / assisted living Cost $20; you will receive $25 to play facilities. Sign up with Annette. the slots. You must contact Dale FRIDAY, JAN 17 9:45 AM–3 PM Batchelder (202-236-8418) or see him • at the Center to register and pay in aarp smart driver coursE advance. AARP’s driver safety program will help you increase your confidence, Members of the Benjamin Gaither Center are invited to join AARP your overall safety, self-policing be- in all our activities. You may also register a relative or friend. We can help haviors, and reduce driving errors. with rides to the meeting. Pay in advance by cash or check at the Benjamin Register on the program sheet. Fee Gaither Center or mail your check (made payable to Gaithersburg Chapter is due to the instructor payable by #5358 of AARP) to Annette Thompson, 17605 Parkridge Drive, Gaithersburg, check on the day of the class. MD 20878. If you have any questions, please contact Annette by phone at {$15 AARP Member} 301.977.7936 or 301.938.0893 or by e-mail at [email protected]. {$20 Nonmember}

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JUEVES, 19 DE DIC. • NOON MARTES 31 DE DIC. • 12:45 PM ALMUERZO NAVIDEñO FIESTA DE DESPEDIDA Venga a celebrar las fiestas navideñas DEL AñO 2019 con sus amigos del Centro. Nos despediremos del 2019 Tendremos un delicioso almuerzo y le daremos la bienvenida al preparado por nuestro Cocinero 2020 con una pequeña fiesta y Sia. Después del almuerzo nos un brindis con champagne. MARTES, 3 DE DIC. • 12:45 PM deleitaremos escuchando al grupo ...... PROGRAMA DE COMIDA "SNAP” “Whine & Cheese”. Si desea ordenar almuerzo, lo puede hacer con un día VIERNES 6 DE ENE. • 10 AM – 2:30 Si esto es de su interés, por favor de anticipación, antes de las 2 p.m. PM • LEESBURG, VA regístrese en el programa de SNAP ...... (Programa de Asistencia Nutricio- GALOPANDO CON ELEGANCIA VIERNES 20 DE DIC. 12:45 PM nal Suplementaria) para personas • AL RESTAURANTE mayores elegibles. FIESTA DE INTERCAMBIO “TUSCARORA MILL” Miembros { $6 } … No-miembros { $7 } DE REGALOS Este restaurante ofrece un buen ...... Venga y participe en un intercambio servicio y comida deliciosa. Por LUNES, 9 DE DIC. • 5 PM de regalos navideños. Traiga un favor lleve dinero en efectivo la HORA FELIZ regalo que valga entre $ 5 y $ 10. para pagar su almuerzo. Envuélvalo y póngale su nombre. Costo { $17 } … Cierre { 11 de dic. } Únase a nosotros para ir a pasar ...... un rato divertido en el nuevo LUNES, 23 DE DIC. • 12:45 – 4 PM restaurante “Silver Diner” que JUEVES 23 DE EN. • 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM • MONTGOMERY VILLAGE, • WASHINGTON, DC está ubicado en RIO, 9811 ROCKVILLE MD Washingtonian Blvd., Gaithersburg. VIAJE - VIVE EL FBI ...... OBRA TEATRAL "Vive el FBI" es una visita auto guiada MIÉRCOLES 11 DE DIC. • 12:45 PM “el CASCANUECES" que presenta exhibiciones multimedia DÍA DE TRIVIA Muñecas mágicas, copos de nieve interactivas, contenido y artefactos danzantes y un encantador reino – incluyendo una serie de artículos ...... de dulces suben al escenario de casos notables en exhibición por LUNES, 16 DE DIC. • 10:30 – 3:30 PM en esta temporada de fiestas primera vez – que ayudan a ilustrar navideñas para la producción de “El la importancia del trabajo de la VIAJE A LA VILLA Cascanueces” de Maryland, Youth oficina para proteger a la nación. NAVIDEñA EN BALTIMORE Ballets. Con el puntaje intemporal Después del recorrido, iremos de Tchaikovsky, los increíbles trajes almorzar (por su cuenta) al District Esta villa Navideña en Baltimore de baile y deslumbrantes disfraces Chop House. El FBI necesitará su combina un bello mercado al aire dan vida a la historia de Marie nombre completo, número de seguro libre con uno bajo techo. Este evento y su príncipe “Cascanueces”. social, fecha de nacimiento, país de sigue el modelo de los tradicionales nacimiento y estado de ciudadanía Costo { $45 } … Cierre { 6 de dic. } mercados navideños en Alemania, parap oder acceder al edificio...... como el famoso mercado Christkindl Esté preparado para proporcionar en Nuremberg. MARTES 24 DE DIC. • 12:45 PM esta información al registrarse. Costo { $20 } … Cierre { 12 de dic. } BINGO GRATis Costo { $20 } … Cierre { 24 de dic. } Considere este evento como un obsequio navideño y venga a jugar bingo gratis en la compañía de sus amigos.

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If you plan to attend any activity, function or class, you must preregister by returning this form to the Benjamin Gaither Center, 80A Bureau Dr., Gaithersburg, MD 20878, either in person or by mail. If there is a fee, your payment must accompany this form. Make check payable to the City of Gaithersburg, unless otherwise noted. Place a check mark in the box by the activities you want to attend. Name______Telephone______Street______City/Sate/Zip______

Registration is first come first served – Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Or on the internet at gaithersburgmd.gov. Please arrange for your transportation to and from the Center when you take trips. Do not rely on riding the daily bus.

P ACTIVITY # CLASS / ACTIVITY / TRIP DATE DAY FEE Classes/Lectures 9492 Cell Phone Help By Appointment Any Day N/A 9493 Medication Check-up By Appointment Wed N/A 9235 Hatha Yoga Nov 5 – Dec 24 Tue $65 9236 ZenFlex: Power Stretching Nov 15 – Dec 20 Fri $20 9490 Bone Builders (No Class Dec 24 – Jan 2) Dec 3 – Apr 7 Tue/Thu N/A 9491 AARP Smart Driver Jan 17 Fri N/A

Activities/Trips 9481 Pancake Breakfast □ Members $6 □ Non-Members $7 Dec 10 Tue $6/$7 9245 “Newsies” at Arena Stage Dec 4 Wed $55 9482 The Memorial Illumination Dec 7 Sat $17 9244 Washington Monument Dec 10 Tue $20 9484 Christmas Village in Baltimore Dec 16 Mon $20 9246 “Dear Jack, Dear Louise” at Arena Stage Dec 18 Wed $55 9485 “The Nutcracker” at Montgomery College Dec 23 Mon $45 9486 Galloping Gourmets to Martin’s Tavern Dec 30 Mon $17 9483 Galloping Gourmets to Tuscarora Mill Jan 6 Mon $17 9487 “Kinky Boots” at Toby’s Dinner Theatre Jan 15 Wed $75 9488 The FBI Experience Jan 23 Thu $20 9489 “A Thousand Splendid Suns” at Arena Stage Feb 4 Tue $55

Amount Paid $ ______Cash  Check# ______Visa/MC/Discover/AmEx #______Signature/Name on card ______Exp. Date ___/___ BENJAMIN GAITHER CENTER ACTIVITY RELEASE FOR MEMBERS

When participating in on-site activities at the Benjamin Gaither Center, I agree to the following: 1. I am aware that while participating in a recreation activity or program offered by the City of Gaithersburg Depart- ment of Parks, Recreation and Culture, certain risks and dangers may be present, including, but not limited to, the hazards of traveling public highways, of accidents, of injury, of illness and the forces of nature. 2. I attest and verify that I have full knowledge of the risk involved in physical fitness activities and that I have ob- tained approval from my physician to participate in the same. 3. In consideration of the right to participate in the above referenced activities or programs and in further consideration of the arrangements made for me by the City of Gaithersburg through its Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture, I do hereby, on behalf of myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, assume the above mentioned and all other risks, and do further release and hold harmless and indemnify the City of Gaithersburg and the Mayor and City Council of Gaithersburg and all of the City’s agents, officers and employees from any and all claims for injuries or loss to my person or property or to the person or property of third parties which may arise out of or result from my participation in the above referenced program or activity. 4. I further grant permission for a doctor to administer emergency treatment to me in the event that a medical emergency requires such treatment. 5. I consent to the City’s use of photographs taken or videotapes made of program participants. 6. The City reserves the right to rescind the membership of individuals incapable of complying with the Benjamin Gaither Center policies due to medical conditions beyond the individual’s control as observed by the Center staff.

When participating in any off-site activities, I also agree: 1. To obey the rules and regulations for each activity, follow all directives and adhere to the agenda as outlined by the staff. 2. That if I do not clearly understand how an activity is performed or details of a trip, I will ask a staff member prior to the beginning of the program to clarify my questions. 3. To inform staff prior to the activity or trip if I have any problems meeting the physical requirements necessary for participation in the activity. 4. I agree to listen carefully to the details and timing of the trip and be fully prepared to meet and board the bus at the proper designated place and time. I understand that, in the City’s sole discretion, I may be responsible for paying any and all reasonable charges the City may incur as a result of my failure to meet and board the bus at the proper designated place and time.

Furthermore, I understand that as a participant of the program I will be expected to depart the Benjamin Gaither Cen- ter and return to the said location with the group. Any deviation from the activity itinerary will preclude me from participating in future trips, activities or other off-site adventures.

If you need special accommodations please call 301-258-6380, or e-mail [email protected] Describe any physical, psychiatric, behavioral or other concerns for which you will make a special request for a change/adaptation as a reasonable accommodation. The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable law. Requests must be made two weeks prior to the start of the program. Program entry may be delayed/denied if the request does not allow the City suf- ficient time to consider/arrange for the accommodations.

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