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T-RecsThis fun-filled blog provides updates and information and Montgomery County Recreation programs and activities. Please send comments, questions, and anything else you would like to share to T.Recs@montgomerycountymd.gov. Be sure to check back often; you never know…your comments or pictures could be posted next! |
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013Montgomery County Recreation offers Discounted Tickets to Local Amusement Parks!Montgomery County Recreation has discounted tickets to local amusement parks including Busch Gardens, Kings Dominion, Sesame Place, Six Flags and more. The discounted tickets are available for any day the park is open to the public.
Tickets are available at the Recreation Administration Headquarters 4010 Randolph Road, Silver Spring.
Monday, May 13, 2013Looking Forward to Summer Fun!It is the time of year to shift thoughts from snow shovels to sand shovels, heavy boots to flip flops, and hot chocolate to lemonade. Summer is coming and it is the perfect time to plan summer fun for the whole family.
The summer issue of the Montgomery County Guide for Recreation and Parks Programs is filled with activities such as aquatics, arts, sports, therapeutic recreation services and active adult senior programs for all abilities and ages.
Registration for summer classes opens today, May 13 and for swim lessons on May 15. To see everything the Recreation Department has planned go to: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec.
Friday, May 03, 2013Montgomery County Recreation's Ironman!Now that our charming, superhero Tony Stark has returned to save us, again, from the dastardly evil doers who aim to overthrow our world with riotous intentions of worldly destruction, we are reminded that Iron Man rocks! And, what also rocks is that Montgomery County has its own Iron Man…a.k.a. as Jonathan Smink. Jon spends his working hours, along with his colleagues Jeremy and Larry, keeping the Germantown Indoor Aquatic Center running smoothly. However, outside of work, Jon is the Montgomery County Recreation Ironman! Becoming an Ironman is not a simple feat; in fact, the rare athlete that makes it to the finish line has trained hard, remained dedicated and persevered to become Ironman. Spoken plainly, becoming an Ironman is real hard work! Ironman is a grueling intense competition only accomplished by the most dedicated athlete. An athlete that completes the Ironman Triathlon will swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles, and run 26.2 miles. Worth mentioning, is that this takes place in a meager 17 hours, not a full day, not a full year. Jon achieved the ultimate goal of becoming Ironman in November 2011. Now that Jon has reached the goal, accomplished the intense training regiment, and pushed himself to exceed normal limits, when asked what Jon is working toward he said, “I am going to try for it again.
All of the luck to Jon as he trains for the Lake Placid Ironman competition in July 2013!
 Wednesday, May 01, 2013Excel Beyond The Bell - End of the Year Celebrations!Please join us at one of the year-end celebrations featuring activities that highlight the year-long student accomplishments, a proclamation presentation, and a recognition and award ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, May 1, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Germantown Community Recreation Center, 18905 Kingsview Drive, Germantown and the Mid-County Community Recreation Center, 2004 Queensguard Road, Silver Spring on Tuesday, May 7 at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Laugh. Learn. Achieve.
“When science, English and math subjects are connected to exciting and entertaining after school programs, such as Excel Beyond the Bell, the sky is the limit,” according to an 8th grader at Argyle Middle School and Excel Beyond the Bell (EBB)participant. Through a public-private partnership of Montgomery County Recreation Department, Montgomery County Public Schools and the Montgomery County Collaboration Council for Children, Youth and Families, Inc., EBB is committed to creating an exemplary out-of-school time (OST) system that sets standards of excellence, advances professional development, creates and recognizes quality programming and secures sustainable funding investment. Considerable emphasis is placed on assisting students with engagement in positive youth development activities that increase academic and community successes, and build positive relationships within the school and communities.
Excel Beyond the Bell was introduced in Fall 2011 as part of the County Executive Isiah Leggett’s Positive Youth Development Initiative. EBB is currently located in five County Middle Schools: Argyle in Wheaton, Roberto Clemente and Neelsville in Germantown. County Executive Leggett has proposed that the program be extended to include summer programming and an additional school in fiscal year 2014, and is looking forward to eventually expanding it to all middle schools in the future. Here are just some of this year’s EBB highlights:
· 767 youth from these five middle schools participated in out-of-school time activities such as designing and building cars and lie detectors, drawing their favorite heroes and heroines, participating in cooking contests, performing on stage through dance and theatre, developing team spirit through sports and more.
· On February 7th, in recognition of providing quality STEM afterschool programming in Maryland, two Argyle Middle School students involved with EBB were invited to be youth ambassadors and present on Capitol Hill about the importance of after school at the “Breakfast of Champions” hosted by the Afterschool Alliance. our Excel Beyond the Bell program to be their special guest and youth ambassadors at the “Breakfast of Champions” at the Russell Senate Office Building--an annual event celebrating Afterschool Champions from across the country and highlighting the importance of afterschool program.
· Over 100 families from Clemente Middle School recently participated in the IBM sponsored Family Night for children and families to learn more about cyber bullying.
· 36,810 hot meals have been served so far this year to these and other students participating in out-of-school time programs.
Another major component of the EBB out-of-school time system is the professional development of youth workers. Research shows that the professional development of staff leads to better practice with youth, improves program quality, and increases the positive outcomes of youth. From August 2012 to April 2013, 624 youth workers participated from over 30 organizations in 29 trainings such as structure and clear limits, reframing conflict, cultural competency, and a 30-hour Advancing Youth Development (AYD) certificate program. Regular networking sessions for youth workers have been established, and a sub-committee is working with Montgomery College to initiate a youth worker credential or certificate program that will begin in Spring 2014.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013Register Today For Summer Camps and Programs!With summer just around the corner, the Recreation Department continues to work hard preparing programs to ensure that kids have plenty of adventures, activities and fun this upcoming summer camp season. The Recreation Department’s summer programs are always a hit with working parents because they offer affordable, extensive programming options throughout the summer. In addition to the ever popular arts, sports and nature camps, Recreation has added some new choices this year, including Lego engineering camp and “Let’s Move” camp. Another great option is the Summer Fun Centers. The programs serve children ages five to 12, and include activities such as sports, games, skits and drama, music and special events. Activities are well planned and supervised. The one-time flat fee of $350 per child provides families with summer programming from June 24 to August 2. Registration is limited and programs are beginning to fill, so parents are encouraged to consider the summer camp choices for their children now. To see all of the summer camp offerings, go to www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec or pick up a Summer Camp Guide at any County public library or Recreation department facility. Tuesday, February 19, 2013Polar Bear Family Swim!Montgomery County Recreation and Leisure for Individuals with Disabilities and their families and friends can have fun together on Saturday, March 2nd at the POLAR BEAR FAMILY SWIMMING POOL PARTY at 7:30 pm. All are invited.
 Swim a few laps, streak down the water slides, shoot baskets or relax in the leisure pool/hot tub at the Germantown Indoor Swim Center. $4.00 per person; $6.00 for non-residents, bring your swimsuit, towel and backpack to keep your belongings in. All attending must register and come in swim attire. Register under course #344096. The Germantown Swim Center is located in the South Germantown Recreational Park, 18000 Central Park Circle, Boyds. Pick up time is 9:30 pm.
Thursday, February 07, 2013Summer Camp Will Be Here Before We Know It!
Hard to believe, but it’s time to start thinking about summer camps and programs. Aquatics, dance,nature, robotics and sports are just a few of the summer camp options available for tots to teens and all skill levels at hundreds of locations around the County. Choosing the perfect summer camp can sometimes be overwhelming, with so many factors to consider, and having a strategy can make things easier. A good way to begin is to determine programs that will be interesting and stimulating for your child and that work in the scheduling for the whole family. The following checklist may make it a little easier when determining the summer camps that best fit your family’s needs.
Does it fit the family schedule? Morning and afternoon rush hours can cause havoc when traveling in Montgomery County, so it is important to have drop-off and pick-up locations that are convenient. Some factors to consider:
Does the program fit the family budget?
Registration for Recreation Department camps and programs opened on January 22. Early registration is encouraged, as many programs will fill early. The new 2013 Summer Camp Guide is available at: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec. Tuesday, February 05, 2013Congratulations to Montgomery Recreation Participant On her 103rd Birthday!
Montgomery County Recreation participants may have the secret to living a full and vibrant life! Just ask Rita DiLazzara who celebrated her 103rd birthday with a special party given by the Clara Barton Community Recreation Neighborhood Senior Program on January 23.
The birthday celebration included residents of the community, members of Clara Barton Senior Sensations and invited guests including County Executive Ike Leggett and Montgomery County Recreation Director Gabe Albornoz. The County Executive wished Ms. DiLazzara a happy birthday and presented a commemorative certificate honoring her special day. Rita spiritedly reassured Leggett that she was looking forward to many more birthday celebrations.
The Clara Barton Community Center Senior Neighborhood Program is one of the 11 Montgomery County Recreation Active Adults Programs across the County. The Department also features five Senior Centers which offer dynamic, five day-a-week programming dedicated to serving the interests and needs of active adults ages 55 and older.
For more information on senior programming go to www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec.
Friday, February 01, 2013Recreation Is Good For You!It is often a struggle to balancing all of our responsibilities with the importance of taking time to keep healthy. Recreation is extremely important to health and well-being and should be on the “must do” rather than the “get around to it” list. According to research from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), health care costs are the largest single expenditure in the Aquatic facilities, community recreation and senior centers are located conveniently throughout
Monday, January 14, 2013Summer Camp Registration Opens
Montgomery County Recreation and Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) Montgomery Parks announce a diverse line-up of summer camps and programs for 2013, featuring hundreds of affordably priced offerings, including aquatics, ice skating, tennis, theatre, overnight nature camps, robotics and golf, among many other options. Camps and summer programs are available for tots to teens and all skill levels and take place at hundreds of locations around the County. Registration for Recreation Department camps and programs opens on January 22. Montgomery Parks began accepting registrations on January 9.
Friday, December 28, 2012State-of-the-Art Vending Machine Comes to Montgomery CountyCounty employees may find it a little easier to purchase healthier snacks from Montgomery County vending machines. On October 17, the County unveiled its sleek new healthful snack vending machine, 2bU in the Executive Office Building in downtown Rockville. This premium all-natural vending program is a reflection of the County’s efforts to offer healthier choices to employees. 2bU was introduced during an exciting press event that included County Executive Isiah Leggett, Councilmember George Leventhal, Department Directors Gabe Albornoz, David Dise and Uma Ahluwalia, and County Health Officer, Dr. Ulder J.Tillman. This is an important first step to increase healthier vending machine choices in all County facilities.
Many people are initially attracted to the colorful, fancy, interactive computer on the machine that provides on the spot nutritional information about the foods. What will likely keep people coming back for more are the tasty healthier foods and beverages.
Nutritious food choices and exercise and fitness activities are natural partners for individuals aiming to live a healthier lifestyle. Recreation Department Director, Gabe Albornoz, led the way in an invigorating walk following the vending machine unveiling. He was joined by Councilmember George Leventhal, DGS Director David Dise and HHS Director Uma Ahluwalia.
The Vending Machine Project was developed by the Obesity Prevention Strategy Group, a public-private coalition dedicated to reversing the obesity trend, in keeping with the County’s goal to make Montgomery County the healthiest County in the nation. By doing more to prevent and reduce obesity and promote good health by improving the health habits of employees, the County can set an example for the community.
Monday, December 24, 2012SwiMontgomery is the Perfect Maintenance Program for The Summer CompetitorSwiMontgomery is a developmental program for kids 12 and under who are interested in swimming competitively or who compete in the summer but aren’t ready to swim year round competitively. This 8-week program is held twice a week and helps to develop a foundation of skills. Participants are evaluated and assigned to groups based on their previous knowledge and demonstrated skill.
For young summer swimmers, this program will help them retain the skills they developed during the summer months. It will also help with conditioning so when it is time to start back to a daily swim routine they will be ready to go!
SwiMontgomery is offered at all four indoor swim centers: MLK, Germantown, Kennedy Shriver and Olney. Fee is $190 for 16 sessions. For more information and course numbers see page 13 of The Recreation and Leisure Programming Guide.
Thursday, December 20, 2012Break up the Boredom with a Winter Break CampStaying home this holiday season and afraid the kids will complain of boredom? Sign them up for one of our Winter Break Camps where they are sure to have fun! Extended before and after care is available in some instances.
Karate Clinics Winter Break - Ages 6-12: This clinic provides diversified and intensive Tang Soo Do style Korean karate and jujitsu instruction for all ability levels.
 It includes basic motion, kata, one-step sparring, falling, take downs, throwing, exam preparation, and more. Students are grouped by belt level and age where appropriate. An optional exam will be offered for an additional $35, payable to TKA.4 Sessions $53
Instructor: TKA, Inc.
337428 Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center 12/26 W-M 9:00am -11:30am
Coach Doug Club Holiday
Kids will enjoy age appropriate sports, games, arts & crafts plus time to hang out with friends. Campers will participate in organized activities as well as special events and can choose their activities based on their own needs. Sports include soccer, basketball, kickball and others. In addition, there will be games as well as non-competitive activities designed for everyone's enjoyment. Bring a bag lunch. Price includes all materials.
Note: Ages 3-5 will rotate through age appropriate activities and may only register for the half-day session!
Half Day Program: 3 Sessions $60 (course 336991)
Cabin John Middle School 12/26-12/28 9:30am -12:30pm
Full Day Program: 3 Sessions $113 (course 336992)
Cabin John Middle School 12/26-12/28 9:30am - 3:30pm
Coach Doug Club Holiday Extended Day
Ages 3-12: Children registered for Club Holiday, are eligible
to register for an extended day program for an additional
fee. The extended program provides supervised informal
recreational activities for participants before and after Club
Holiday. Half day participants are eligible for AM sessions
only.
3 Sessions $20
Instructor: Coach Doug Academy, Inc.
337025 Cabin John MS 12/26 W-F 3:30pm - 6:00pm
337477 Cabin John MS 12/26 W-F 7:00am - 9:30am
Monday, December 17, 2012Recreation Gift Certificates Make Perfect Gifts!Whether it’s a teacher, a grandmother, or a teenager, everyone loves to try something new. A Gift Certificate for Montgomery County Recreation would give everyone on your list the opportunity to try a new sport, art class, dance class, or more. Help them achieve their fitness goals with a gym or pool membership, or gift them that day trip they always talk about!
Certificates are good for up to one year and can be applied to any program or activity including classes, clinics, trips, and fitness and pool memberships.
Two easy ways to GIFT Recreation:
Pay by Mail: attach a check for the amount you want to purchase along
with a note of explanation and mail to 4010 Randolph Road, Silver
Spring, MD 20902
Pay in Person: bring a check or credit card and stop into the main
office at 4010 Randolph Road, Silver Spring, MD 20902
Thursday, November 08, 2012Excel Beyond the BellFor many, memories of middle school may conjure up thoughts of being last in the lunch line, fear of being squished in a locker, or not being picked for a team. However, the Excel Beyond the Bell program is giving many Montgomery County middle students different kind of memories such as scuba diving robots, building remote control cars, warm apple muffins, and creative arts programs and activities. The Montgomery County Recreation Department (MCRD), Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and the Collaboration Council for Children, Youth, and Families (Collaboration Council) have worked together to build an inclusive after-school program that makes kids want to stay at school.Excel Beyond the Bell is an innovative after-school program developed as a unique partnership between MCRD, MCPS and the Collaboration Council. The award winning Excel Beyond the Bell is identified as the state-of-the-art out-of-school programming model that will likely be adopted for all Montgomery County afterschool programs as resources become available. Afterschool hours have been identified as the time when middle school students are the most at risk. Excel Beyond the Bell is a second year pilot program that serves A. Marion Loiederman, Argyle, Forest Oak, Neelsville, and Roberto Clemente Middle Schools. Early qualitative and quantitative data analysis indicates the partnership efforts are highly successful and offer substantial benefits supporting the collaboration as effectively and positively engaging the students both academically and socially. The program also passes the middle-school student standards – it offers good food, is fun, and you do not have to dress up.
Friday, November 02, 2012Montgomery County is Hooping it Up!
Youth basketball leagues are available for all school-aged children. Whether a beginning player interested in an instructional program or an advanced player looking for a competitive league, Montgomery Recreation has a league for every child. Assorted leagues serve kids in kindergarten through high school. For more information on the adult or youth basketball programs and other recreation programs, go to www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec. Friday, October 19, 2012Halloween Happens at Montgomery County Recreation!
Halloween Extravaganza - East County Community Recreation Center, October 27, noon to 2 p.m. for K-5th grade. Includes games, prizes, face painting, costumes, crafts, candy counting contest & more! Wednesday, October 17, 2012Youth Basketball!
For Youth League Tuesday, October 16, 2012Opportunity for Community InvolvementThe Damascus Community Center invites community members to be involved in building the Haunted Forest. There are a variety of opportunities including acting and behind the scenes. Student Service Learning (SSL) hours are available. For more information, call Linda Panagoulis at 240-777- 6930. Monday, October 15, 2012Family Recreational Swims for Indoor Fun on the WeekendsMissing those warm summer days? Montgomery County Recreation is the perfect place to capture a bit of summer on cold dreary days. You can Both children and adults love Montgomery County Recreation pools. Facilities schedules vary so be sure to check each location for their open swim schedule. Below is a summary for each location. Germantown Indoor Swim Center - 240-777-6830 Martin Luther King, Jr. Swim Center - 240-777-8060 Kennedy -Shriver Aquatic Center - 240-777-8070 Olney Swim Center - 240-777-4995 Saturday, October 13, 2012New White Oak Senior Center Is Now Open!
Friday, October 12, 2012Lights On AfterschoolYou Are Invited to an Open House
Celebrating Lights On Afterschool
Roberto Clemente Middle School
18808 Waring Station Road, Germantown Maryland
Thursday, October 18th – 3:45 pm until 5:15 pm
Friday, August 31, 2012Montgomery County Recreation Offers Fun After-School Program
Club Rec is the happening place for kids to be after school. Kids lovthe sports, games, and special events and parents love the affordable fee and extended hours. ClubRec is available for elementary age students at these Community Recreation Centers. For additional information, please go to the website at: www.montgomerycountymd.gov Monday, June 25, 2012White Oak Community Recreation Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony County Executive Isiah Leggett officially opened the White Oak Community Recreation Center at a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony on Saturday, June 23. The new center is located at 1700 April Lane in Silver Spring.
The new 33,000-square-foot center sits on 10 acres and provides a spacious social hall with full-service kitchen, community rooms and an expansive arts and crafts studio. The exercise and fitness amenities include a full-size gymnasium, state-of-the-art exercise and fitness room, outdoor athletic courts and playgrounds, skate spot, multiple purpose athletic fields and Montgomery County Recreation’s first rock climbing wall. An additional unique feature of the center is the dedicated space that will serve as the White Oak Community Senior Center.
The White Oak Community Recreation Center is environmentally friendly and conserves energy, meeting the standards for a LEED Gold Building. The architect for the $16 million project was Grimm and Parker Architects and construction was done by EE Reed Construction, LP. Thursday, May 31, 2012County Executive’s Youth Advisory Committee To Hold Teen ForumTeens are encouraged to share their experiences, insights and solutions to problems with County Executive Ike Leggett, members of the County Council and representatives from Montgomery County Public Schools at a Teen Forum to be held on Thursday, May 31 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Members of Leggett’s Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) that provides Tuesday, May 22, 2012Montgomery County Recreation Is Making A Big Splash This Weekend! The outdoor pools are:
Bethesda Pool, 301-652-1598, Little Falls Parkway and Hillandale Road;
Germantown Outdoor Pool, 301-601-1690, 18905 Kingsview Road;
Long Branch Pool, 301-431-5700, 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring;
Martin Luther King Jr. Outdoor Pool, 301-622-1090, 1201 Jackson Road, Silver Spring;
Wheaton/Glenmont Pool, 301-929-5460, 12621 Dalewood Drive, Wheaton;
Upper County Outdoor Pool, 301-840-2446, 8211 Emory Grove Road, Gaithersburg; and
Western County Outdoor Pool, 301-349-2217, 20151 Fisher Avenue, Poolesville.
For information about pool amenities or hours of operation at all swimming pools, visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec, and go to Aquatics. If capacity is reached during peak times, it may be necessary temporarily to halt admission to pools. Swimmers will be admitted as soon as space becomes available. Maintaining public safety is the priority at all of the County’s pools. Tuesday, May 08, 2012Summer is Almost Here! Classes, summer sports, camps, and all things Aquatics!!! The Montgomery County Recreation 2012 Summer Guide contains all the answers to “WHAT’S TO DO THIS SUMMER?” Registration begins May 14, 2012 and the most popular offerings always go first.
There are four convenient ways to register. For the quick registration from the comfort of your own home, you can register at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec. You can also fax, mail, or drop off your registration form in person at any of our facilities. Get into the summer fun! Thursday, April 19, 2012Join our Trip to the Wine Tasting in Historic Old Town Winchester at the Shenandoah Apple Blosson Festival
In between sips, enjoy live music and entertainment on two stages, sample delicious specialties from food vendors, then stroll and shop the local merchants offering a variety of goods including clothing, jewelry, crafts, and more. We’ll be leaving at 9:15 AM for the day and will return at 6:15 PM. Cost is $72 per person and covers a motor coach and one ticket to the wine festival. For more information see page 91 of the Spring Guide or call (240) 777-6870. Monday, April 16, 2012Senior Fitness Classes keep 93-Year-Old "Feeling Stronger"
From stretching and strength training to yoga, seniors can find a range of fitness classes that are perfect for any level. As they say, it’s never too late to get fit. As 93-year-old Chevy Chase resident Joe Holmes explained, “I feel stronger since I started taking classes. I now work out 3 times a week and I have arm muscles again!” 
We stopped into the Holiday Park Senior Center recently to check out a weight training class.
Participants use light weights to build strength, and use the wall and chairs for stretching and balance moves - including holding a plank position! Trained instructors can help participants modify moves when necessary so they feel comfortable.
For more information on fitness classes for seniors and specifically those held at the Holiday Park Senior Center visit the website http://holidaypark.us/ or call 240-777-4999. Friday, April 13, 2012Spring Sports Updates and Announcements
Spring weather can wreak havoc on both the game schedule, and the fields. How can you find out if your outdoor game or class has been cancelled due to weather or field conditions? Follow these three steps: 1. Use the weather hotline for current conditions: 240-777-6889 2. Subscribe to e-alerts where you will receive updates on park or facility closures direct to your mobile phone. https://alert.montgomerycountymd.gov/index.php?CCheck=1 3. Contact the coach, instructor or activity provider. Before the season gets underway, make sure the instructor or coach has established a procedure for alerting participants (or their parents or both) to field conditions. Many times the coaches or instructors have the most updated information and the decision to cancel or postpone is up to them.Thursday, February 23, 2012Summer Camps Are Fun and Educational! Montgomery County Recreation is the perfect place for parents who are creatively thinking of ways to keep their children actively engaged this summer. Whether kids love the tried and true traditional camp activities such as games, sports, skits, and swimming, or the less conventional summer camp activities such as magic and math, Montgomery County Recreation is the place to find the perfect camp. From building robots, to twirling batons there are plenty of amazing activities to ensure that children have oodles of fun this summer! Summer camp is a time for friendships, fun, and being a kid. In the past, summer camp meant going away from home to spend a week in the woods at a sleep-a-way camp. However, as family dynamics have changed, so have summer camps. To effectively serve today’s families, most municipal recreation agencies offer summer day camps. Everyone knows that summer camps are fun, but a well-kept secret is that summer camps are quite educational. The valuable life lessons learned at camp will not be found in textbooks or classrooms, but rather on playgrounds, swimming pools, and art studios. Conflict resolution, teamwork, and development of interpersonal skills are a few of the important lessons children actively learn while involved in summer camp programs.
Summer camp is the perfect place for children to learn life skills lessons that parents desperately try to teach. Miracles seem to happen at summer camp, as the kid who seems incapable of picking up clothes off the floor, can astonishingly put their things away and keep their clothes off a swimming pool locker room floor. Picky eaters that won’t eat anything other than macaroni and cheese, will often inhale eyeballs, worms, brains and blood, the foods that adults commonly refer to as grapes, gummies, cauliflower, and tomato juice. There is something magical for a child that rounds third base and heads for home plate, after working hard to hit a homerun. The life lessons may not help the math grades, but I bet if you ask most 11-year-old girls to add the number of humps on Camel Alice, the age of Justin Bieber on March 1, and the number of days that kids are out of school on summer break, they will quickly come up with sum of 98.
 Montgomery County Recreation offers hundreds of affordable programs throughout the summer. The Summer Programs Guide is available on the Montgomery County Recreation website at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec. Families have the option of half-day, full day, and extended day. Convenient on-line registration is available. Register today, after all, you don’t want to be the parent of a kid that has missed out on the annual summer renditions of Duck Duck Goose, Doggy Doggy, Where is Your Bone, and Little Bunny Foo Foo! Tuesday, February 14, 2012Recreation Is Good For You!This unseasonably warm winter has left snow lovers clinging to the hope of at least one big storm, but many others are keeping fingers crossed that the mild winter will continue. Numerous adults see snow synonymously with shoveling, scraping, slippery roads, messy floors, and pinches with childcare arrangements. Many of us yearn for a simpler time when snow meant school is closed so we can sleep late and then hit the sleigh-riding hill! The snow reminds us that sometimes it is hard for highly achieving adults to balance all of the “have to do” responsibilities with taking time to relax and have fun.
Truth be told though, recreation is an extremely important to health and well-being and should be on the “have to do” list rather than on the “get around to it” list. According to research from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), health costs are the largest single expenditure in the United States. Numerous studies substantiate the correlation between active involvement in recreational activities and increased health benefits. It may be that we need to include our local Recreation Community Centers right along with our local pharmacy when looking for relief from our ailments.
For find out more information about County Community Centers, or any Montgomery County Recreation program please go to www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec.
Tuesday, February 07, 2012Spring Guide is Available!
Montgomery County Recreation will begin accepting registrations for its spring classes on Monday, February 13. Registration for swim lessons opens on February 15.
The Spring Guide for Recreation and Parks Programs offers a wide variety of classes and programs designed to help participants stay active and have fun. Among the many programs are aquatics, classes, sports, therapeutic recreation services and active adult senior programming.
Registration is available in one of four ways: by mail or fax, online or in person at the Montgomery County Recreation Administrative Offices located at 4010 Randolph Road, Silver Spring.
Copies of the Spring Guide are now available at public libraries and community, recreation, aquatic and senior centers around the County. To view the Guide online, and/or to register, go to www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec.
Monday, January 30, 2012Getting Fit Has Never Been This Much Fun!Millions of people have identified getting healthier as their New Year’s resolution. Weight loss is a primary objective for many when working to achieve optimal health and fitness. Research tells us that the most effective weight loss method is to increase physical activity and cut calories. We know that exercise is important, but it can easily get lost among the countless other responsibilities and demands that we face. However, remember, even small changes that increase physical activity can have positive benefits.
 Finding physical activities that are enjoyable can be an important first step to improving physical fitness. Dancing, swimming, and playing outside with your kids are all activities that can burn calories. Having an exercise program that is fun will ensure that you will look forward to your activities. Did you know that activities such as basketball and high-energy dancing could burn off upward of 422 calories per hour? If calmer activities such as yoga and ballroom dancing are more to your liking, they have great benefits too. Ballroom Dancing can burn off 211 calories in an hour. Whether you are looking for structured programs such as dancing, step aerobics or yoga, or are looking for a facility with cardio machines and weights, you will find that Montgomery County Recreation has a number of premium fitness choices. Find your passion today at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec.
Friday, December 16, 2011Club Holiday at Potomac Community Center As the holidays get nearer, so does the excitement. Any teacher can tell you that the decibels in the school hallways intensify exponentially as winter break approaches. Whether it is the celebrations, presents, decorations or family gatherings, excitement abounds. Almost as predictable as the holiday magic, is the certainty that holiday boredom will soon follow. Every parent dreads the “I’m bored!” that follows the holiday squeals and giggles.
Montgomery County Recreation has a plan to help families defeat the “school is out” boredom. The Department offers two convenient winter break programs that will keep the fun going after the holidays. The Potomac Community Center Club Holiday programs offer arts & crafts, sports, games, special themed activities and time to hang out and play with friends. Having fun with other kids is the perfect solution to the after-holiday let down. Kids are divided into groups based on their age and there are activities that are planned for children 3 to 12 years old. The program is available in half day or full day sessions with extended care available until 6:00 pm.
Course Information:
Club Holiday
Course # 313624 12/27 Tu-F 9:30am -12:30pm
Course # 313625 12/27 Tu-F 9:30am - 3:30pm
Club Holiday Extended Day
Course # 313632 12/27 Tu-F 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Wednesday, December 14, 2011Enjoy the Holiday Season!
Friday, December 16, 2011 Winter Wonderland at Club Friday, Praisner Community Center – 6:30 to 8:30 PM – Celebrate the holidays with games, crafts, food and fun. Note: you must be a member of Club Friday to participate. Santa’s Workshop, Damascus Community Center - December 16 - 6:30 pm to 9:30pm & December 17 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm is a festive weekend of holiday cheer including a cookie exchange, craft show, holiday music and special visitor from the North Pole. To participate in the cookie exchange, bring 6 dozen cookies (4 to swap, 2 to share).
Saturday, December 17, 2011 Open House with Santa’s Secret Workshop and Puppet Show at Good Hope Community Center – 12:00 to 2:00 PM – Bring the family to visit with Santa’s elves and enjoy a unique puppet show. Holiday Puppet Show at Ross Boddy Community Center – 1:00 to 3:00 PM – Come celebrate the holidays with Popcorn and Puppets. Sunday, December 18, 2011 Monday, December 12, 2011Santa's WorkshopSanta’s Workshop is a festive weekend of holiday cheer including a cookie exchange, craft show, holiday music and special visitor from the North Pole. To participate in the cookie exchange, bring 6 dozen cookies (4 to swap, 2 to share).
For more information please call 240-777-6930.
Damascus Community Center
25520 Oak Drive
Damascus, MD
December 16 - 6:30 pm to 9:30pm
December 17 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Thursday, December 08, 2011Give the Gift of Fun! Having a hard time finding the perfect gift this holiday season? Montgomery County Recreation offers a unique holiday gift idea that makes creative gift easy. Imagine giving an amazing week of summer camp, relaxing yoga experience, a unique wine and dine experience, or a pool or fitness membership. Whatever the interest a Montgomery County Recreation gift certificate is a gift of fun!
Gift certificates are available for any amount and can be used for any MontgomeryCounty program. For more information on how to purchase a Montgomery County Recreation gift certificate please call 240-777-6840.
Monday, December 05, 2011Tips to Speed Up Your Swim Registration!It’s a well-known fact that Montgomery County Recreation swim lessons fill up fast! One way to help secure a spot the morning of December 7is to make sure you have your registration information handy (your customer number and pin), and credit in your family’s account! Here are steps to add money into your RecWeb account in advance of December 6 to speed up the registration process: 1. Go to: https://recweb.montgomerycountymd.gov/ 2. Login – click on the login button 3. The user login pop-up box appears - Enter your Customer Login ID and PIN 4. After you login, the screen below appears telling you that you’re logged in 5. Click on the Make a Payment button 6. Select the Pay a Specific Amount button 7. Enter prepayment amount, and credit card info 8. Click on the Apply Payment button NOTE: if an account has an outstanding balance – the customer must pay the balance in addition to the prepayment amount 9. The transaction screen can be printed for your records using the print button at the bottom Wednesday, November 30, 2011Scuba Santa Create a lasting holiday memory and help the Manna Food Center during the 11th Annual SCUBA with Santa. Anyone 10 years and up is eligible to use SCUBA and sit with Santa under water for a holiday photo that will wow your family and friends! Bring a non-perishable food donation (or $5.00 cash donation) for Manna and join the Olney Scuba Adventure Dive Club who will deliver safety instructions for those eligible for SCUBA. If you aren’t eligible or don’t want to SCUBA, feel free to take a photo with Santa at the surface level, or underwater holding your breath!Join us Sunday, December 4, 2011, noon – 4:00 pm, Olney Swim Center, 16605 Georgia Ave., Olney, MD 20832. For more information email ScubaSanta@ScubaAdventure.com or call 301-938-6220.
Monday, November 21, 2011Burning Off the Pumpkin Pie!
Every Thanksgiving there are those of us who relentlessly declare that pumpkin pie is a vegetable. The good news is one doesn’t have to rationalize or make excuses to enjoy a bountiful dinner with all of trimmings. Thanksgiving is a time that Americans should enjoy the traditional meal, including the pumpkin pie with whipped cream, without any guilt.
Thankfully, one day of celebratory eating does not have to be a major set-back. In fact, scheduling an extra hour of aerobic exercise may be all you need to stay healthily on track after a day of feasting. There are many ways to exercise and have fun, whether it is an hour on the basketball courts, working out at the gym, or swimming. Scheduling one of these activities in additional to your regular fitness program can easily burn off that pumpkin pie!
Montgomery Recreation has exercise rooms, gymnasiums, and indoor swimming pools to make fitness during the winter easier than ever. Check out www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec to find a MontgomeryCountyCommunity Center or AquaticsCenter close to you.
Thursday, November 17, 2011It's Coming! Thanksgiving Parade! Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade
Saturday, November 19
The parade route starts at VeteransPlaza on Ellsworth Drive and travels to Georgia Avenue, ending at Silver Spring Avenue.
Emcee Brian van de Graaff, ABC7/WJLA-TV's Meteorologist
For more information, visit Parade Info
The parade will be televised LIVE on News Channel 8 and replayed on Thanksgiving Day.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011Winter Registration Now Open!
Don’t forget registration for winter programs is now open! Check out the latest issue of the Montgomery County Guide that is filled with dynamic activities and programs. Terrific programs such as family trips and outings, energetic fitness programs, awesome senior activities, or aquatics programming are just some of the programs that are available for registration. To view the Guide online, please go to: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec
Wednesday, November 09, 2011The Holiday Season Starts with the Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade
New this year are the Rolling Gingerbread House Balloon complete with the Gingerbread Man and a “live” Holiday Nutcracker balloon and, back by popular demand, our inflatable Turkey, and inflatable Rudolph. ABC 7 Meteorologist Brian van de Graaff returns as master of ceremonies, announcing over 100 parade units. The Washington Redskins Marching Band is back, with The Washington Nationals Baseball Club, various marching bands, dancing groups, beauty queens, clowns, fire engines, and rescue animal groups to make this the best parade in the Washington, DC region. Plus, intermittent performances by the Ronald McDonald Magic Show will take place on Silver Spring Avenue to entertain parade participants and bystanders at the end of the route. Want to join in the fun? The Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade welcome volunteers to dress up, give out candy, ride on floats, and “wrangle” balloons. Volunteer hours are from 7:30 am – 1:30 pm. The parade is held rain or shine. For more information, call 240.777.6821.Monday, November 07, 2011Winter Guide Now Available!Copies of the Winter Guide are now available for pick-up at co Anyone wishing to receive the Guide in the mail can subscribe at http://RecWeb.MontgomeryCountyMD.gov. For more information, call 240-777-6840. Friday, November 04, 2011Adult Basketball is the Best at Montgomery Rec!
Wednesday, November 02, 2011Veteran's Day Tribute
VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCE – The Potomac Community Center Neighborhood Seniors invite you for a special tribute honoring veterans whose dedicated service protected our freedom. This free program will take place at the Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Road, Potomac on November 11, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. The ceremony will include a flag ceremony, guest speaker and refreshments.
Tuesday, November 01, 2011National Wii Champs!
Margaret Schwienhaut Senior Center is home to the 2011 National Wii Bowling Champions. Coaches Karen Maxin and Helen Abrahams cheered this winning team, named the UNBEWiiVABLES to become the new national champions in this gruelingly competitive tournament that took place on October 6 in Washington DC. The spirited league founded by Senior Sport Partners, LLC is dedicated to residents in senior living communities. Congratulations to UNBEWiiVABLES on your new title and for making the Recreation Department proud!
 Monday, October 24, 2011Montgomery Aquatic Center is Renamed in Honor of Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Sargent ShriverSunday, October 23rd was a special day for the Montgomery Aquatic Center. The Aquatic Center, well known for its premier diving tour and awesome water slide, will now be named to honor Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Sargent Shriver. The couple raised their five children a short distance from the Aquatic Center and were known for opening their home and swimming pool to children, in particularly children with disabilities. Renaming the swimming pool after the Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Sargent Shriver will ensure their legacy will live on in Montgomery County!
Tuesday, October 04, 2011T-Recs Says Hoop It Up With Recreation!Once again it is time to hoop it up as Montgomery Recreation offers adult and youth league play for all skill levels. Leagues are available for men and women and there are special divisions for players that are 50+, 55+, 60+, and 65+. Registration is available as a team or for those who wish to register individually you will be placed on a free agent listing to be picked up by a team.
 Youth basketball leagues are available for all school aged children. Whether a beginning player interested in an instructional league or an advanced player looking for a competitive league; Montgomery Recreation has a league for your child. There are assorted leagues to serve kids in kindergarten through High School. For more information on the adult or youth basketball programs please go to Montgomery Recreation Basketball Tuesday, September 27, 2011Family Movie NightThe whole family will enjoy a night at the movies on Friday, September 30th - 7:00 to 10:00 pm - at the Long Branch Community Center, 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring 20901. The movie event is free, but pre-registration is encouraged. To register please go to: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec and use course # 319898. See you at the movies!
Tuesday, September 20, 2011A Big Splash At The Pool Pooch PartyWe now know the answer to the question…Who Let the Dogs Out? This past Saturday and Sunday it was Montgomery Recreation. The Doberman, Beagles, Dachshunds, Labradors and many other canine friends joined us for our annual
 Pool Pooch Party at the Wheaton-Glenmont Pool. The event was a big success and all of our four-legged furry friends seemed to have a great time! Thursday, September 15, 2011It's Not Too Late!
Saturday, August 27, 2011Mark you calendar for the Silver Spring Jazz Festival - September 10thSilver Spring Jazz FestivalMark your calendar for the eighth Annual Silver Spring Jazz Festival to be held on Saturday, September 10, from 3:30 to 9 p.m., at Veterans Plaza at the Silver Spring Civic Building located at Ellsworth Dr. and Fenton St. in downtown Silver Spring. Marcus Johnson, Silver Spring’s jazz phenom, is this year’s headliner. A graduate of Blair High School and Georgetown University, Johnson is an extraordinary jazz keyboardist and composer, as well as a successful businessman with his Three Keys Music label, headquartered in downtown Silver Spring. The Master of Ceremonies at this year’s free festival will be Channel 9’s news anchor Derek McGinty. Low lawn chairs and coolers are welcome and food vendors will be on site. No alcoholic beverages are permitted. Silver Spring Festival chairs will be available for purchase for $20. Tuesday, August 09, 2011Registration for Montgomery County Recreation Classes Opens on August 15th
 Registration For Montgomery County Recreation Classes opens on Monday, August 15th. Travel, leagues, and classes are just a few of the exciting fall program offerings that are available for registration through Montgomery County Recreation. Classes program registration opens on August 15th. Residents are encouraged to register early as many programs fill quickly.
Tuesday, August 09, 2011Miracle League Ribbon Cutting CeremonyMIRACLE FIELD OPENING DAY … The Department of Recreation hits a home run with the opening of the Washington Nationals Miracle League Field. Maryland’s first ‘Miracle Field,’ a specially designed field which will allow children and young adults with mental and/or physical disabilities to enjoy the opportunity to safely play baseball, was dedicated on Aug. 1 as part of the South Germantown Recreational Park complex. The ‘Washington Nationals Miracle Field’ was significantly funded by the Washington Nationals Dream Foundation and the Annette and Theodore Lerner Family Foundation. Among the hundreds who attended the dedication, ribbon-cutting and first game, were, left to right: Nationals broadcaster Charlie Slowes; Nationals manager Davey Johnson; Judy Lerner; Nationals coach Bo Porter; Mark Lerner; mascot Screech; Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown; County Councilmembers Phil Andrews and Craig Rice; Montgomery Recreation director Gabriel Albornoz; James Leder, Jr., who spearheaded to drive to build the field; County Executive Isiah Leggett; Nationals pitcher Jordan Zimmerman; and Mary Bradford of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. Nationals pitcher Sean Burnett pitched to the first inning of batters in the opening game.
Friday, March 25, 2011Department of Recreation Public MeetingsInterested in hearing the latest on Mr. Leggett’s recommended operating budget for the Department of Recreation? Recreation Director Gabriel Albornoz will let us know what is going on and give us a chance to ask questions about the department’s portion of the recommended budget. The meeting will take place as part of the area advisory board meetings.
The meetings will begin at 7 p.m. according to the following schedule:
• Wednesday, March 16 -- Germantown Community Center, 18905 Kingsview Road, Germantown;
• Tuesday, April 5 – Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Road, Potomac; • Tuesday, April 12 – Marilyn Praisner Community Center, 14906 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville; • Thursday, April 14 – Ross Boddy Community Center, 18529 Brooke Road, Sandy Spring Tuesday, March 22, 2011Spring Guide to Fun!The weather is warming up and we are all starting to think about getting outdoors and having fun. The Recreation Department is the one-stop-shop for all of your spring fun! From Aquatics to Zumba the Recreation and Parks Program Guide is filled with fun activities. Check out the Guide today!
Monday, March 21, 2011Afterthoughs about the Mascot Challenge!
Feeling confident as the 11th seed against Louie from the Bowie Baysox, I began the competition strong and with a taste for victory. I was highly prepared for the tournament, having spent the past year in an intense training program regimented by the Notre Dame Leprechaun, the Hokey Bird and Nittany Lion. The past year of preparation helped me feel highly prepared and ready to play! Although keenly focused and geared for a win, the primary goal was to play fairly, have a good time, and do the best I could. Going head to head against the likes of Slapshot from Washington Capitals, Uncle Slam from the Potomac Nationals and home court favorite Battlin’ Baron from Bethesda Chevy Chase High School was somewhat intimidating. Even though this was a fierce competition, this was my chance to play on television and represent the Recreation Department. Only my very best would do.
Taking an easy lead and pounding the court with spirited determination, I had the eye on victory when Louie took a quick and unpredictable right. It was only a second of distraction but Louie stole the ball and he was off like a speeding comet. After a heated competition and extremely grueling game the game ended with a score of Louie 2 – T-Recs 0. I played well, I played hard and I represented MCRD with honor, dignity and nonsense. After all, that is really what it is all about isn't it?
 Friday, February 18, 2011Summer Camp Registration is Now Open! While the cold dreariness of winter makes most of us think about shoveling snow and snuggling up in a warm blanket, the folks at the Recreation Department have their heads filled with sack races, finger painting, water sprinklers and camp fire stories. Registration for summer programs is now underway and there are hundreds of fun-filled programs to make sure that kids have an exciting summer. Sports, nature and art are the most popular camps, but there are also other exciting camps such as rocketry, magic, aquatics and horseback riding.Programs tend to fill up quickly, so register early. For more information on programs or to register go to: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec. Friday, February 18, 2011It's Not Too Late to start your New Year's Resolutions
Exercise can be fun! Try the Hokie Pokie - it's fun and burns calories...if you don't know how to do the hokie pokie just ask me, T-Recs to show you - I am the best hockey-pockerier there is!
Monday, December 13, 2010Manna Food Bank Pick-up
The Recreation Department collected 3000 pounds of food during the annual food drive. That is a bunch of meals! When the trucked pulled in the Manna staff said it all when he looked at the truck and said "Wow"
Manna is a local food bank that provides food to 150,000 County residents. This is a photograph of Gabe Albornoz, Director of the Department of Recreation, Robin Riley, Division Chief, Jeff Bourne, Division Chief and Carrie Headen, Recreation Specialist is pictured at the beginning of the food drive pick up at the MontgomeryAquaticsCenter. At the end of the food drive pick-up that big yellow truck was filled up!
Tuesday, November 30, 2010Recreation Department Sponsors Food Drive to Benefit Manna Food Bank
Tuesday, November 09, 2010Register for Winter Classes opens Monday, November 15th Once Jack Frost starts to nip, it feels like it is time to head to the tropics, but this winter there is way too many fun things happening to go south for the winter! This winter the challenge is to keep you moving and active through recreation. Move Montgomery is a fun new iniative to make sure that we keep busy, keep having fun and keep healthy! Staying active has never been easier and more fun as there is hundreds of active classes such as water aerobics, hip hop or salsa dance, kickboxing, karate, or volleyball to participate in. There are plenty of programs for all ages! Don't forget the affordable Senior Sneakers program, Zumba Gold or Better Bodies for Baby Boomers for the active senior!
Registration is offered in one of four ways: by mail or fax, online or in person at the Recreation Department Administrative Offices located at 4010 Randolph Road, Silver Spring.
Copies of the Winter Guide are available at public libraries, as well as community, recreation, aquatic and senior centers around the County but the easiest way is to view all of the fun is to click here: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/content/rec/currentguide.pdf
Registration for swim lessons opens on December 8, 2010.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010Now that's NEAT!Seniors looking for a wonderful day will want to register for The New Exciting Adult Travel (NEAT) Program to the new Friday, September 24, 2010Taste of Friendship HeightsHey Friends - I will be at the Taste of Friendship Heights, 4433 South Park Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 tomorrow, Saturday, September 26, from 12:00 to 5:00. I will be there with my good friend Dave Branick from the Wisconsin Place Community Center. Make sure you stop by and say hi!
Wednesday, September 08, 2010Pool Pooch Party Join us for the Pooch Pool Party this Sunday at the Wheaton-Glenmont Pool, 12621 Dalewood Drive, Wheaton, MD. Sunday, September 12th - 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. For registration information go to www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec - course # 289666! The Department of Recreation has something for everyone...including the dogs!
Tuesday, September 07, 2010T-Recs and Back to School
Another great event is the Montgomery County Department of Recreation Back to Recreation...Back to Fun! This is a really fun activity that will feature games activities, demonstrations, prizes and tours for all ages. This special event will be held at the following community centers: Bauer Drive, Damascus, Germantown, Longbranch, Marilyn Praisner and Potomac. I hope to see you there! Once you’ve seen everything that’s being offered this fall, you should register early to make sure you have your space reserved in the class or program of your choice. Registration is now open and it’s as easy as finding the Recreation and Parks Programs Guide online at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec. Or, pick up a copy at community centers, aquatic centers, senior centers and County libraries. Friday, February 19, 2010Summer Camps and Programs!Summer Camps and Program Registration Is OpenYou may feel like the cold winter is never going to end, but warm weather will soon be here and the Recreation Department is working hard to plan an awesome summer camp program. Nature, sports, dancing, art, and aqua camps are just a few of the exciting summer camp offerings. This year there are also many new summer camps and programs. Registration for Recreation’s summer camps and programs opened on January 19. Be  sure to register early to avoid disappointment, as the most popular camps are filling up. There are four ways to register – RecWeb, the on-line registration system, as well as fax, mail, and in person registration. For more information about summer camps and programs, check out the Summer Camps Guide at http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rectmpl.asp?url=/content/rec/index.asp. Friday, February 19, 2010Spring is coming!Dear Friends, I have missed you! This snow has been crazy...what in the world? Three storms in 2 weeks, WHOA...that has to be a world record! I have been digging out for days. We are all ready for a thaw and some major recreation. Don't fret...the spring Recreation and Leisure Guide has just come out and there is some amazing classes and programs coming up! Take and Look at the Recreation and Leisure Guide and let me know what class or program you are going to attend. Check out all of the spring programs and classes at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/recTuesday, December 08, 2009It’s COLD!This past weekend the area had the first snowfall! I am sure some of you were able to get outside and enjoy some sledding. I was slipping and sliding all over the place it was fun! There are many of us that love the cold and there are many of us that don't think spring can get here fast enough! I found a great way to combat the cold! What better way to warm up than to have a stay in and have a great meal with friends! The perfect class to put the fun in and take the stress out of entertaining is The Dinner Party. Registration is now open for this class. Spicy Seafood Salad Martini, Seared Duck Breast with Cherry Port Sauce served with Swiss Chard and Polenta and Apple Cobbler! YUMMY! To register for this class or for any of the cooking classes go to: http://recweb.montgomerycountymd.gov/Start/Start.asp?SCheck=816725520&SDT=40155.3300347222
Course # 265588 - The Dinner Party - Tuesday 1/15/2010 $50 Friday, November 13, 2009What’s new in the Winter Recreation and Leisure Guide?Hey All! As I was looking through the new winter Recreation and Leisure Guide, I found some remarkable and wonderful new classes and programs. The new Dynamic Art class sounds fun! Crazy Cactus, Blazing Banyan tree, and Reptile Relief - what in the world could this mean? This art class for 7 to 12 year olds uses paints, paper chalk, pastels, markets, glue and more! For the adult artist the new Wedding & Formal Invitations class is a cost effective means to make professional and creative invitations.
For those of us, that love to sham it up, did you see the new Acting Workshop for Kids and Acting for Teens? These programs offer acting with a twist. The actors use the theater as an avenue to voice and express concern for social issues. Need a laugh? Take a look at the Comedy Cabaret or the Kids Comedy College & Cabaret.
There are so many classes, programs and services in the new issue of the Recreation and Leisure Guide! You can view the Recreation and Leisure Guide on-line at: http://recweb.montgomerycountymd.gov
Thursday, November 12, 2009Recreation and Leisure Guide is Available!Hey! The Recreation and Leisure Guide for the Winter classes is available now. There are so many awesome programs and activities! Take a minute to check out all of the new programs and classes so you will be ready to register when registration opens Monday, November 16th. For more information or to view the Recreation and Leisure Guide on-line please go to: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rectmpl.asp?url=/content/rec/index.asp You can let me know what you are planning to register for at T.Recs@montgomerycountymd.gov, Thursday, September 24, 2009WelcomeHey, T-Recs here, the friendly dinosaur that found a home with the Department of Recreation in March, 2006. I love the Department of Recreation because we are all about endless fun and I love fun! Whether at the swimming pool, a softball game, summer camp or dance class, there is always fun! |
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Registration Deadline is November 9 for Instructional K-2 and Youth Leagues 
enjoy splashing with the kids under the tumble buckets, sliding down one of the many water slides, practice your swan dive, or just relaxing in the hot tub.
Spring is the perfect time of year for a festival and the 
The weights may be lighter, and the moves are modified, but these active residents are staying strong and fit with Senior Fitness classes offered around the county!
Montgomery County Recreation has many festive family holiday activities for families to celebrate and enjoy this holiday season! 
Start the holiday season off with the Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade. The 14th annual parade will be held Saturday, November 19 at 10:00 am starting at the intersection of Ellsworth Drive and Fenton Streets and heading south on Georgia to Silver Spring Avenue. The Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade will also be televised live on NEWS Channel 8 and repeated Thanksgiving morning starting at 8:00 am.
Beginner or experienced, competitive or non-competitive, whatever game you are looking for, you will find at Montgomery County Recreation. Adult leagues are available for men and women and special divisions are designated for Baby Boomers. League designation is determined by skill, competitiveness, and age. There is a division for the highly competitive team or for teams looking for recreational play. Additionally, there are teams for men aged 40+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, and 70+. Women’s basketball is available as a league or for drop-in play. Season play begins on December 4 and ends in late March. Games are scheduled Sunday and Wednesday evenings. Registration for adult league continues through November 22. For more information about the adult basketball program go to:
Hope that all of my friends are getting the school year off to a great start! I had a great time at the MCPS Back to School Fair on August 28th. It was great to see all of my friends wearing those cool T-Recs visors! Here is a picture of me on the school bus and ready to go! 
I wanted to start a blog to recount all my adventures with the Department of Recreation. It’s a great way to keep in touch with and hear from my friends. I will update the blog regularly with pictures, announcements, and will also be sharing your comments and feedback (so please e-mail). Whether the Silver Sneakers program, the awesome classes and programs or the new Wisconsin Place opening - there is always fun to be had…with the Department of Recreation. 
You won't believe this...I stopped off at the Glenmont Pool on September 12th. Something you don't see every day, 300 dogs swimming in the pool. It was the annual Pool Pooch Party! There were dogs everywhere...it was pet-tacular! I have never seen so many drenched pups in my life. The dogs had a great time romping in the water and us two-legged folk loved watching the dogs splashing around. Copyright 2002-Montgomery County Government All Rights Reserved