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Health & Fitness

Seniors Can Drop in Anytime for Exercise

Seniors stay active on their own sometimes. MC Recreation offers a slew of opportunities for seniors to drop in on an activity when it best fits their schedule.

Montgomery County Recreation offers a slew of opportunities for seniors to drop in on an activity when it best fits their schedule.  Here are just a few drop-in programs where you might be inspired to try something new:

 Every day at noon, the Long Branch Senior Center offers a free exercise class that can be modified for all abilities and levels. Classes are meant to be fun and invigorating and might include seated yoga, senior fitness, seated volleyball, Tai Chi and more. Visitors can participate in the popular “Walk Around the State” contest where each lap around the gym helps to earn miles, and prizes are awarded for reaching various levels of travel.  For more information call 240-777-6975. 

Open Gym Basketball for Seniors

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Join us for a pick up game of basketball or just practice shooting hoops at an open gym just for seniors. This drop-in gym program does require a $30 per year Open Gym pass.

Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 am -- 12:00 noon.

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Longwood Community Recreation Center: Monday through Thursday 10:00 am -- 3:00 pm

 Open Gym Volleyball for Seniors

Try something new and join in the fun at an open gym volleyball session just for seniors! 
All equipment is provided; just bring your sneakers, a water bottle, and your smile. This drop-in gym program does require a $30 per year Open Gym pass 
Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center: Mondays and Wednesdays 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Mid-County Community Recreation Center: Fridays 12:00 noon pm – 2:00 pm

 Senior Fit Classes are Free and Available Countywide

Senior Fit is a free fitness program that was developed in partnership with Holy Cross, Kaiser Permanente and Montgomery County Recreation. The classes are designed to help participants improve strength, endurance, and flexibility. Call 301-754-7895 for registration information. Classes are available at the following locations:


Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center                     

Gwendolyn Coffield Community Recreation Center

Germantown Community Recreation Center

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