from our staff

WEDNESDAY, JUL 19 • 12:45 PM BIRTHDAY

Party

John Gardner

Zahra Shokrian

Jane Howard

Annette Thompson

Carolyn Dibble

Nancy An

Terence Saunders, Loretta Thomas

Dorothy Kuzminski

Jeanne Fitel

Barbara Logan

Free. Registration Required.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP & FEES

City Residents

$50 Individual • $80 Two Persons Nonresidents

$125 Individual • $195 Two Persons Fitness Center (BGC Members only)

$75 per year • $15 per month

Non-member Program

Attendance Cost and Annual

Membership:

If a person wants to go on a trip or attend a program and is not a member, they may join the Center for a 30-day period (City 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 30-day trial will be applied toward an annual membership. Please note that cumulative one-month membership fees will not apply.

July is such a great month! We get to celebrate the birth of our country. Watermelon is at its best. I am not tired of the heat yet. Swimming pools are open. And so much more! If you need a great way to beat the heat, make sure you come see us at the BGC. We have so many great activities planned this month. I am especially looking forward to the “History of DC Theater” lecture and the “My Favorite Song” program. And in honor of it being National Ice Cream Month, we will have surprise ice cream parties throughout the month. So come often and bring your sweet tooth!

I’ll BGC-ing you!

Charlyn Simpson

THURSDAY, AUG 24 • 5:30 PM – 7 PM

Luau Party Our Style

Palm trees and sandy beaches might be far away; let us bring the tropics to us to celebrate this special day! Dress for the party, come and enjoy the evening. Our own Robin Marshall will lead us in dancing to the familiar tunes we love most. Light meal, drinks and ice cream served at 5:30 p.m.

Fee { $7 Members; $12 Nonmembers }

Deadline { Aug 14 }

THURSDAY, JUL 20 • 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Senior Information and Assistance

Do you need information on senior housing, financial assistance, Medicare, Medicaid, or help filling out forms? Please call the front desk at 301.258.6380 to make an appointment with Tracy Carter of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services.

Our Mission

The Benjamin Gaither Center is committed to enhancing the quality of life of those 55 and over with a variety of activities that encourage fitness, personal interest, health, and social interaction.

Tech Corner

WEDNESDAY • JUL 12 – AUG 30 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Technology Help With Ccacc

Want to learn how to connect with friends and family through technology? This class is for you. For questions and registration please call 301-620-1517 or email senior.planet@ccacc-dc.org. Free.

TUESDAY, JUL 18 • 11 AM

Protecting Your Personal Information Online With Senior Planet

This presentation held at the center will cover the ins and outs of how to protect your personal information online. We will cover tips for staying safe in cyberspace, like creating strong passwords, managing spam, how to recognize email and text scams, and when it is OK – or not – to share your personal information online.

FRIDAY, JUL 28 • BY APPOINTMENT PODIATRIST SERVICES

Sign up at the front desk for an appointment with one of the doctors from Maple Springs Foot Center. Most insurances are accepted, including Medicare. ................................................................

TUESDAY, JUL 18 • 10 AM

Blood Pressure Screening

Blood pressure screening on-site with Community Angels Nursing Services and nursing students of Montgomery College.

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TUESDAYS • 12 NOON (VIRTUAL)

THURSDAY • 12:30 PM (INPERSON)

Coping With Change

Are you not bouncing back like you used to? Learn how to roll with the punches by joining the group discussion. Facilitated by Jamie Lomison, LCPC, virtually, and Stephanie Svec, LCPC, in-person, from Senior Services at Affiliated Santé Group. Email: jlomison@ santegroup.org to receive the zoom link or call 301-741-7764 for individual appointments for the virtual program. Email ssvec@ santegroup.org or call on 301-7421799 for individual appointments for the in-person program.

TUESDAY

TO THURSDAY • NOON NUTRITION PROGRAM

Lunches provided through the auspices of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Senior Nutrition Program. You must order your lunch no later than 2 p.m. the Friday before the next week. For those 60 and over, lunch is $9 or as much as you can donate. You can call 301-258-6380 to make your lunch reservation.

TUESDAY, JUL 18 • 10 AM – 1 PM

Financial Coaching

The Gaithersburg Financial Empowerment Center provides free, professional financial coaching for residents of zip codes 20877, 20878, and 20879. The center helps with credit check for fraud and abuse, and it helps you track spending and create a budget that you can live with. Call 301-258-6380 to make your appointment today. ...............................................................

MONDAY, JUL 24 • 5 PM

IF YOU ARE CARING FOR SOMEONE WITH DEMENTIA. WHO IS CARING FOR YOU?

Melissa Koppal will lead the caregiver support group as a facilitator for the Alzheimer's Association. Come and join the conversation. RSVP:MKoppal@ capitalcitynurses.com