It is time to celebrate being 60 and older! The City of Rockville proudly offers a range of programs and services to "add years to your life, and life to your years"! Whether you are searching for information on transportation, housing, or Medicare; wanting to find an educational or art class; hoping to improve your fitness; or looking for a fun trip to join, we have it all for you! Nowhere else in Montgomery County are senior adults offered so much! Directions: 240-314-5019 General Information: 240-314-8800 Transportation, Lunch, Health and Outreach Services: 240-314-8810 Recreation and Trips: 240-314-8820 Exercise and Sports: 240-314-8822
The Rockville Senior Center serves as the central location for programs and services related to aging in Rockville. Located at 1150 Carnation Drive, it is open 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A nutritional lunch is served Monday through Friday. In addition to a variety of exercise, computer, recreation and educational programs for adults 60 years and older, the Center houses an extensive outreach program which is available to all members of the community. Information is available on topics such as Health Insurance Counseling, Home Repair, Medicare/Medicaid, Legal Assistance, Aging in Pl ace options, Senior Housing and Transportation. Programs and services are available in English, Spanish and Chinese. Door to door bus service is available during the week for residents to the Center, shopping, club meetings and special trips. The Center is also open on evenings and weekends for City programs for all ages and private rentals. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Center and benefiting from lower class costs, being able to join the popular Fitness Club, receiving reduced rental fees and having the monthly newsletter mailed to your home, call us at 240-314-8800 or take the Membership Tour for more information. Rockville Senior Center Bazaar
Hand Made Crafts, Plant Sale, Gift Shop, Thrift Shop, Refreshments, Bake Sale. Raffle Prizes: $500, $250, Theme Gift Baskets, $25 Gift Certificate for Recreation and Parks programs. For transportation, call 240-314-8810.
Calling all Doll, Teddy Bear and Miniatures Lovers!
Here's your chance to exhibit your favorite dolls, bears, miniatures and accessories. Ribbons awarded for oldest doll, best handmade doll, best teddy bear and best miniature. Show admission is $4; lunch will be available. For exhibitor information, please call 240-314-8800. Senior Center Survey
The City of Rockville is conducting a study to determine the feasibility of expanding the fitness facilities at the Rockville Senior Center. This survey is one of the ways we are obtaining feedback from residents in Woodley Gardens, users of the Senior Center, and other Rockville residents. Please fill out the survey even if you have never used the Senior Center. Trips and Tours - Travel this summer with the Senior Center! Enjoy a guided tour of the Sotterley Mansion and Gardens in Southern Maryland complete with a picnic lunch on the mansion porch or embrace history with a tour of President Lincoln's cottage on the grounds of the Armed Forces Retirement Home in DC. Head over the Bay Bridge for an all-you-can-eat crab feast or enjoy the countryside of Pennsylvania at Ashcombe Market followed by a performance of "The King and I" at Allenberry Playhouse. Please check the summer Trip and Tour section for the details and cost of each trip. All trips are taken on comfortable charter coach buses.
There are just a few seats remaining for the under the lights game at Camden Yard to watch the Orioles take on the Boston Red Sox on June 29. Please call 240-314-8820 if you would like to go out to the ballgame.  Rockin' Red Hatters
The ladies' Red Hat Society is about the celebration of life! The group is currently in summer recess and planning for the fall season. Participants experience new adventures as the Center group meets monthly from September to June for trips and luncheons. Transportation for all trips is aboard a comfortable charter bus. Activities being planned for the fall include outings to the Lady Bug Tea House in PA, the DC Ducks Boat Tour, Hillwood Mansion in Washington, DC and Toby's Dinner Theatre. A request has also been submitted for a holiday tour of the White House. Participants are encouraged to check back in August for an updated calendar.
 Rockville Senior Center 25th Anniversary Cookbook Now On Sale!
Guaranteed to please cooks of any age, this wonderful 400 recipe cookbook includes the treasured dishes of Senior Center members and staff. Cookbooks are available at the Senior Center's Information Desk or by mailing the completed order form and sending payment to Rockville Seniors, Inc., Rockville Senior Center, 1150 Carnation Drive, Rockville MD 20850. Cookbooks are now available at a new bargain price of $8.00 each. They make good presents for loved ones. Proceeds from this fundraising cookbook will be used to support the programs at the Rockville Senior Center.
Make a Contribution to the Senior Assistance Fund
The Senior Assistance Fund is a scholarship program for low-income seniors which pays a portion of the cost for individuals to participate in programs and trips offered by the Rockville Senior Services Division. The fund also contributes toward the cost of Senior Center membership. Your donation of $25 to $200 can make a world of difference in someone's life. If you would like to make a $25 donation to sponsor a senior in need, please register in course #21964. For a $50 donation, register in course #21065. Register in course #21066 to make a $100 donation and #21067 to make a $200 donation. Thank you very much for caring about Rockville's older adults. Rockville Senior Center Living Legacy Planned Giving Campaign
The Center's Living Legacy Campaign seeks to raise $1,000,000 to ensure the Rockville Senior Center can continue its tradition of excellence, serving older adults in a caring, fun, supportive and educational atmosphere. Watch S enior Center Videos Online!
Two Senior Center videos are now available on the Web: 25th Anniversary | Volunteer Appreciation Party Senior Services Long Range Plan Summary of Recommendations
The City of Rockville's senior population is expected to increase by almost 100% by 2020, including a 45% growth in the population 85 years of age and older. To ensure programs and services are provided appropriately, the City of Rockville created a Senior Services Long Range Plan Task Force "to look at issues, trends and future demands for senior services, while establishing priorities to meet new and possibly different service requirements". The Task Force was comprised of eighteen Rockville residents, all volunteers, who met bi-monthly to consider information, deliberate issues and develop the recommendations in the report which were presented to Mayor and Council in November 2006. The Rockville Senior Services newsletter appears monthly in PDF format which can be viewed with the Adobe Acrobat Reader. This format will enable you to view the document as it appears in print. If you do not already have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed, follow the link above to Adobe's free download area. |
