classes & lectures

FRIDAYS • 12:15 PM

Quilting

Quilt with your peers, socialize, and get their input. All abilities and skill levels are welcome!

WEDNESDAYS • 1 PM

Crochet Baby Blankets With Elizabeth

Be creative for a good cause. Chat while you crochet and knit baby blankets for local newborns. Yarn will be provided. ................................................................

TUESDAYS, MAY 9 – JUN 20 • 1 PM

Spanish Conversationintermediate

Learn or brush up your everyday conversational Spanish. Taught by Olympia Kozielski. This class is a continuation of the previous class.

Fee {$35 Members, $45 Nonmembers}

MONDAYS, JUL 3 – AUG 7 • 2 – 4 PM

Drawing Basics

Drawing course focusing on pencil work beginning with qualities of line, basic geometric shapes, value studies as well as forms, while reviewing materials. Artists will be drawing a still life with stepby-step instruction for beginning level, and more complex still lifes for advanced levels. The class will also use photographs as reference. This course will provide drawing opportunities for every level, whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist. Bring your own supplies. Taught by artist Doris Bryant.

Fee { $69 Members, $89 Nonmembers }

WEDNESDAYS, JUN 21 – AUG 2 • 2 – 4 PM (NO CLASS: 7/5)

Watercolor

Join accomplished artist and instructor Susan Herron as she guides you through watercolor techniques. Susan takes great pleasure in teaching. Her goal is to give the beginning students a solid foundation of skills and to give intermediate students a creative challenge and the desire for a personal artistic vision. Bring your own supplies.

Fee { $74 Members, $94 Nonmembers} let us know which flag you will be representing.

FRIDAY, JUN 23 • 11 AM

The Story Of Josiah Henson And Edomson Sisters By Cynthia Epps

Learn the wonderful life story of Josiah Henson, a former slave from Rockville, MD and the remarkable history of the Edmonson’s sisters, former slaves from Gaithersburg, MD. This treasured Montgomery County history has not been told to many and is covered in misinformation. It’s time to unveil the truth. Listen while Rev. Cynthia Epps unpacks the real man behind the fictional character, and the heroic journey of two native sisters’ escape to freedom.

En Espa Ol

JUEVES 8 DE JUNIO • 5:00 PM BAILE DE GRADUACIÓN

TUESDAY, JUN 13 • 11 AM

Celebrating National Flag Day

The United States Flag Day falls on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777. Similarly, other nations commemorates their flag days on different days. In this program we will learn about national flags all around the globe, their history, symbolism, importance to the country and much more. Join the conversation and bring the national flag native to you. Call 301-258-6380 to receive more information about the program and

Esta será una fiesta intergeneracional clásica de Hollywood que no se la puede perder. Vístase para impresionar, caminar por la alfombra roja y capturar un momento especial en el fotomatón. Disfrutara de un paseo por el paseo de la fama y prepárese para quitarse los zapatos de baile. ¡Habrá premios divertidos para los que ganen! También se ofrecerá una deliciosa comida seleccionada de Ravioli de ternera con espinacas, verduras de Normandía, ensalada mixta, pan, bebidas y postre que será servido a las 5:30 pm. La banda de Noche y Día les deleitara con buena música.

Cuota {$10 para los miembros; $15 para los que no son miembros} … Fecha límite {5 de junio}

MARTES 27 DE JUNIO • 12:45 PM

ACTUACIÓN DE LA BANDA “STEEL PAN JAM” CON RONALD EMRIT

Junio es el mes de la celebración del patrimonio caribeñoestadounidense. Este evento se celebrará con un baile, toqueteo de zapatos o simplemente podrá escuchar la música mientras el señor Ronald Emrit toca su Steel Pan y nos entretendrá con sus canciones favoritas de las islas del Caribe y los Estados Unidos. Habrá postres y bebidas, pero se requiere registro previo.

Cuota {Gratis para los miembros; $5 para los que no son miembros} … Fecha límite {23 de junio}

MIÉRCOLES 5 DE JULIO • 12:45 PM

Comida Y Diversi N El Cinco De Julio

La fiesta de la Independencia continúa. Vístase con colores rojo, blanco y azul y únase a nosotros para disfrutar de unos buenos postres y bebidas mientras continuamos con las celebraciones del 4 de julio. El entretenimiento será proporcionado por el músico, “Gary Brown”.

Cuota {Gratis para los miembros; $5 para los no miembros} … Fecha límite {30 de junio}

Aarp Gaithersburg Chapter 5358 June Programs

Tuesday, Jun 6 - Board meeting at 2 p.m. at the center

Tuesday, Jun 13- General meeting at 4 p.m. at the center

Tuesday, Jun 20 – Chat and Chew at 1 p.m.

For more information about AARP programs, please email Mary Hoferek at mary.hoferek@gmail.com ......................................................................................................................................

THURSDAY, JUL 13, 10 AM – 3 PM

Aarp Safe Driving Class

This class is designed to help refresh your safe driving knowledge. There will be a break for lunch. Check with your insurance provider to find any discounts from the certificate earned in this class. Register at the front desk or call 301-258-6380 to reserve your seat. $20 for AARP members and $25 for nonmembers, payable to Instructor Ken Ow at the class.

THURSDAY, JUN 22, 10 AM

Aarp Smart Drivertek

Attend our free, 90-minute Smart DriverTEK workshop and learn about latest high-tech safety features in your current car, or what technology to look for when shopping for a new car. The safety benefits of blind spot warning, systems, forward collision warnings, lane departure warnings, smart headlights, and more!

Register online today! Workshop space is limited.

Registration link: https://events.aarp.org/event/ 5accd177-3e3f-4ea7-a25c-b9b9b1d1d244/summary

MIÉRCOLES • 12 DE JULIO – 30 DE

AGOSTO • 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Ayuda Tecnol Gica Con Ccacc

¿Desea aprender a conectarse con sus amigos y familiares a través de la tecnología? Entonces esta clase es para usted. Si tiene preguntas para registrarse, por favor llame al: 301-6201517 o envíe un correo electrónico a: senior.planet@ccacc-dc.org. Gratis.

MARTES 13 DE JUNIO • 11 AM

Celebrando El D A De Las

Banderas Nacionales

El Día de la Bandera de los Estados Unidos es el día 4 de junio. También el día 14 de junio de 1777 se conmemoro la adopción de la bandera de los Estados Unidos. De manera similar, otras naciones conmemoran sus días de las banderas en días diferentes. Durante este programa aprenderemos sobre las banderas nacionales de todo el mundo, su historia, simbolismo e importancia.

MIÉRCOLES 26 DE JULIO

9:45 AM – 4:30 PM • COLUMBIA, MD

“EL ESCAPE DE JIMMY

BUFFETT AMARGARITAVILLE”

EN TOBY’S

Un joven guapo, bar ténder y cantante del Caribe en "Margaritaville" se enamora de un turista con vocación profesional en esta hilarante comedia musical que presenta los divertidos y más queridos clásicos de Jimmy Buffett, que incluyen: "Cheeseburger In Paradise", "Margaritaville", "It's Five O'clock Somewhere”, “Fins”, “Volcán” y muchos más. ¡Este musical de verano es la fiesta que estaba esperando! El teatro de Toby ofrece un almuerzo al estilo buffet, postre, té o café y la propina estará incluida.

Cuota {$88} … Fecha límite {26 de junio}

Benjamin Gaither Center

80A Bureau Drive

Gaithersburg, MD 20878-1431

June 2023

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.

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.