Flu Shots, Food Help and Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: This Month at the Senior Center
September 30, 2025
Stay healthy, informed and entertained with seminars and events from the Rockville Senior Center in October. Register with the course number at rockvillemd.gov/registration. Learn about 60-plus programs, courses, activities and services at rockvillemd.gov/seniorcenter or by calling 240-314-8800. See the “Adults 60+” recreation guide at rockvillemd.gov/guide for more information.
Flu Shot Clinic
Giant pharmacists will provide vaccines. Bring Medicare or other insurance cards. Attendees without insurance may pay with cash. Register by calling 240-314-8800. Indicate if you want high- or regulardose flu shots. Other shots available: COVID, shingles, RSV, pneumonia. Walk-ins accepted. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1.
Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Find out the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, stages, risk factors, current research, and Food and Drug Administration-approved treatments. Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. Register with course #37285. 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8. Free.
Stress Reduction/ Meditation
Offers the tools to focus, relax and come to a more peaceful sense of being. Includes meditation and discussion. Instructor Betty Figlure has taught meditation, guided imagery and stress-reduction classes for more than 30 years. Register with course #37283. 1-2 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 6-Dec. 8. $30 members/$40 nonmembers.
Nourish to Flourish: Personalized Nutrition for Healthy Aging
Learn how proper nutrition supports healthy aging and how Trinity Health PACE’s registered dietitians personalize care plans for seniors. Discover available meal options such as on-site dining and home-delivered meals. Register with course #37356. 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7. Free.
Navigating the Care Partner Journey
Caring for an older relative or spouse with cognitive decline? This five-session course offers expert insight, education and practical tools to navigate Alzheimer’s and related conditions. Topics include stages and types of cognitive disorders, effective communication, care strategies, financial and legal planning, and how caregivers can manage stress and grief. Presented by Corewood Cares. Register with course #37284. 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 7-Nov. 4. Free. Hybrid.
Medicare 101
Gain a better understanding of Medicare and plan options. Presented by Humana. Register with course #38076. 1-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9. Free.
Keeping You Connected: Lunch and Learn
Understand your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act over lunch with ADA specialist Rupali Dewan Tetrick. Find out how to access free ClearCaptions phone services. Register with course #37342. 11 a.m.noon, Tuesday, Oct. 14. Free.
Better Breathers Club
A monthly club with educational tips and information on respiratory health. Register with course #38066. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16. Free.
Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with lunch, live entertainment and company. Register with course #37303. 11 a.m.1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3. $17 members/$24 nonmembers.
Energy Bingo
A bingo and “Jeopardy”-style game to learn about energy saving tips, new efficiency measures and EmPower Maryland programs. Prizes include power strips, LED lights and a grand prize goodie bag for the finale winner. Register with course #36854. 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21. Free.
Brain Health and Aging
Occasional memory lapses are normal with age, but when memory changes become more noticeable, it may indicate something more. This webinar, presented by Suburban/Johns Hopkins, explores moderate cognitive impairment, a stage between typical forgetfulness and more serious conditions such as dementia. Register with course #37290. 1-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23. Free. Online.