Culture and Recreation, Rockville Reports

Rock the Rockville Senior Center in January

January 2, 2026

Stay healthy, informed and entertained with seminars and events from the Rockville Senior Center in January. Register with the course number at rockvillemd. gov/registration. Learn about 60-plus programs, courses, activities and services at rockville md.gov/seniorcenter or by calling 240-314-8800. See the “Adults 60+” recreation guide at rockvillemd.gov/guide for more information.

A quick, safe way to assess memory and thinking skills. Screenings help determine whether further evaluation is needed. Provided by Potomac Courts. Each appointment lasts 15 minutes. Call 240314-8810 to schedule.

Learn what radon is, why it can be a hidden health risk in homes and how it affects well-being. Find out about simple testing methods and resources for reducing radon exposure. Register with course #38536.

A monthly club, held on the third Thursday of the month, with helpful information and practical tips for living with respiratory issues. Register with course #38066. Walk-ins welcome.

Visit rooms throughout the center and discover appetizers, drinks and desserts, culminating in a new year’s kickoff and other festivities. Register with course #38545.

Gain confidence using social media for connection, storytelling and community building. Make social media posting less intimidating and more impactful. This session covers what to post, where to share it and how to reduce the fear of posting. Presented by Kerri Donnelly, Montcare. Register with course #38527.

Improved hearing supports health and quality of life. The session outlines links between hearing loss and conditions such as diabetes, dementia, kidney and heart disease, depression, and the risk of falls. Presented by Dr. Gary Mendelson and Herbert Coya from the Mendelson Group. Register with course #38450.

Learn to focus, relax and find a more peaceful sense of being, with guided meditation and discussion. Betty Figlure has taught meditation, guided imagery and stress reduction classes for more than 30 years. Register with course #38445.

Practical ways to eat more healthily, build a balanced plate, identify hidden sodium and sugar on labels, and prepare budgetfriendly meals. Presented by Suburban Hospital/ Johns Hopkins Medicine. Register with course #38447.

Safe, effective exercises designed to reduce fall risks and support independence. Presented by ReEnvision Physical Therapy. Register with course #39070.