June Events…

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Olney Home for Life 55+ Resource Fair
Thursday, June 1, 2017 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Longwood Community Center, 19300 Georgia Avenue, Brookeville, Maryland 20833
240-777-6920

FREE Admission * Open to the Public * Health Screenings * Exercise Demos
Ribbon cutting by County Executive Isaiah Leggett
Consumer Protection, Environmental Protection, Fire and Rescue, Health and Wellness Organizations

Brain Power Event
Saturday, June 3, 2017 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Bethel World Outreach Church, 16227 Batchellors Forest Rd, Olney, Maryland 20832

Brain Power is a FREE community health fair featuring brainy activities for all ages! In honor of June being Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, it will comprise educational seminars and activities related to brain health, nutrition, exercise, martial arts, yoga, mental wellness, stress management, brainy games for memory and thinking skills, and sleep hygiene. Bethel World Outreach Church will "go purple" and host a cookout fundraiser for "The Longest Day" to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's disease in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association.  Click here for more information and to sign up to attend. 

June is a big month for the AARP Smart Driver Course 
Take advantage of the many opportunities this month to take the AARP Smart Driver course. Participants will tune up driving skills, learn safe driving strategies and update knowledge of the rules of the road. The instructor will provide information about normal age-related physical changes and how to adjust driving to allow for these changes. After completing the class, students will receive a certificate.

Some insurance companies operating in Maryland consider drivers who take the course qualified for reduced or discounted premiums. $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members. Payable by check only payable to AARP. Space is limited and registration is required.  For more information, call 1-888-227-7669 or visit website here.  

Holiday Park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton, Maryland 20906
Tuesday, June 13, 2017 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Call 240-777-4999 or stop by the Holiday Park reception desk to register.

White Oak Senior Center, 1700 April Lane, Silver Spring, Maryland 20904
Tuesday, June 13, 2017 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
To register, call 240-777-6940.

Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, Maryland 20901
Monday, June 19, 2017 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Call to register, 240-777-8085. 

Holy Cross Senior Source, 8580 2^nd Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at 11:00 am (4 hours)
Call to register, 301-557-1233.

Senior Safety in Age Friendly Montgomery County
7^th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Wednesday, June 14, 2017 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Rockville Senior Center, 1150 Carnation Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850
240-314-8800

FREE Admission * Door Prizes * Musical Entertainment
Box lunches provided (donations appreciated). 
Exhibitors and presentations on such topics as: resources for seniors, technology, personal and financial safety. 
Montgomery County & City of Rockville Official, Public Safety, and Health and Human Services Leaders

Meeting Accessibility Policy:  Sign language interpreters and other auxiliary aids or services are available upon request, preferably at least three (3) business days before the event.  Leave a recorded request @ our message line:  240-777-1131 (voice) or via MD Relay at 711 or send a request to ElderAbuseMC@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov

The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's
Thursday, June 15, 2017 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
BrightView West End Welcome Center, 401 N. Washington St, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850

Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body: Tips from the Latest Research
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Damascus Senior Center, 9701 Main St #2, Damascus, MD 20872

For more information or to register for these events, please email lvajpeyi@alz.org or call 800-272-3900.  Visit website here. 

Do you know about "Senior Planet Montgomery?"
County officials recently attended the graduation ceremony for Senior Planet Montgomery’s Class of 2017. Senior Planet Montgomery is part of the County’s ultraMontgomery initiative. The program aims to teach older adults to use technology to increase self-sufficiency and grow the market for digital services among the 20 percent of the County that is 60 years old or older, and to expand employment and entrepreneurship among older adults. This is the second cadre of older adult technology graduates who have completed a 10-week technology course.

For more details about the program, visit website here. 

June Topics:  Austin Heyman learns about Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service, National Institute on Aging and Heritage Montgomery. 

Program airs at the following times: Sunday - (6:00pm) | Mon - (10:00am) | Tues - (1:00am, 12:30pm, 6:00pm) | Thurs - (2:30am, 6:00pm) | Fri -  (10:30am) | Sat - (2:00am).

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