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The Rockville Senior Center serves as the central location for programs and services related to aging in Rockville. If you are age 60 or older, you can find information on transportation, housing or Medicare; take an educational or art class; improve your fitness; or find a fun trip to join.
Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is also open evenings and weekends for programs and private rentals.
A nutritional lunch is served Monday through Friday for a nominal cost, and door-to-door bus service is available during the week for residents to the center, shopping, club meetings and special trips.
Adobe Photoshop Beginner
Tuesday, Feb. 7-14, and Thursday, Feb. 9 , 10 a.m.-noon
Get a foundation to become a successful Photoshop user. Tools, techniques and hands-on assignments will be used to help the beginner understand primary methods. Includes balancing camera to monitor, red eye repair, blemish removal, de-emphasizing cluttered backgrounds, cropping, masking and layering. Note: $5 materials fee payable to instructor at the first class. Course No. 37478. Cost is $46, members; $55, residents; $66, nonresidents.
e-Bay and Craig’s List
Tuesdays, Feb. 7-28, 1-3 p.m.
Everyone has “junque” in their attic. Learn how to turn your “junque” into cash using e-Bay, Paypal and Sniping. Acquire new merchandise for sale and profit. Write your own eye catching ads. Learn how to use watch lists, reserves, feedback and how to avoid fraud. Note: $10 manual fee payable to instructor at first class. Prerequisite: ability to access the Internet. Course No. 37481. Cost is $36, members; $45, residents; $56, nonresidents.
Potato Bag
Wednesday, Feb. 8, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Learn to make a potato bag and cook a baked potato in five minutes or less in the microwave. Bring your sewing machine and a pair of scissors. A machine may be rented day of class for a $10 fee. Class will include a bonus project. Material kit fee of $9 is payable to instructor at class. Course No. 37175. Cost is $12, members; $15, residents; $20, nonresidents.
Chinese Watercolor
Thursdays, Feb. 9- March 15, 10 a.m.-noon
Local artist, Helene Sze McCarthy will teach the essential brush strokes of Chinese watercolor. Participants will learn to paint the chrysanthemum, wild orchid, plum and bamboo, which are known as the “Four Gentlemen” of this unique art form. Fee of $28 payable to instructor at first class includes all materials needed. Course No. 37454. Cost is $60, members; $75, residents; $90, nonresidents.
Softball Pizza Party
Wednesday, Feb. 15, 12:30-2 p.m.
How can you be a part of our Rockville Senior Softball Team in 2012? Come to our pizza party! All former members and anyone interested in playing softball next season should come to this meeting. Course No. 37433. Free.
Last Updated:
02/02/2012