Senior Planet Montgomery Winter Classes Registration is open now for FREE technology classes starting Monday, February 3. Classes meet twice a week over the course of five or 10 weeks depending on the course and are designed for learners age 60 and older. Montgomery County offers course instruction, books, and devices to use in class at no charge to participants. To register for a course, call the number associated with a site below.
Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center: 240-777-4940 Veirs Mill Road, Suite 506, Wheaton, Maryland 20902
Mondays and Wednesdays, February 3 through March 9
10:00 am to 11:15 am Computer Essentials (PC)
11:45 am to 1:00 pm Introducción de la cultura digital para computadora (PC)
North Potomac Senior Center: 240-773-4805 13850 Travilah Road, Rockville, Maryland 20850
Mondays and Wednesdays, February 3 through March 9
2:15 pm to 3:30 pm Intro to Digital Culture
White Oak Community Recreation Center: 240-777-6944 1700 April Lane, Silver Spring, Maryland 20904
Tuesdays and Thursdays, February 4 through March 5
10:00 am to 11:15 am Descubra la tecnología (iPad)
1:30 am to 2:45 pm Intro to Digital Culture (iPad)
3:15 pm to 4:30 pm iPad Essentials (iPad)
Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center: 240-777-8085 1000 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, Maryland 20901
Tuesdays and Fridays, February 4 through March 6
10:45 am to 12:00 pm Chrome Essentials (Chromebook)
12:45 pm to 2:00 pm Digital Storytelling (Chromebook)
Holiday Park Senior Center: 240-777-4999 3950 Ferrara Drive, Silver Spring, Maryland 20906
Wednesdays and Fridays, February 19 through March 20
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm iPad Essentials (iPad)
[NOTE: Please bring your own Apple iPad to this course.]
For more information and course descriptions visit seniorplanet.org/montgomery, call 240-753-0676 or email mocoinfo@seniorplanet.org.
Help the County Eliminate Traffic Fatalities - Attend the Vision Zero Town Hall The Montgomery County Council will hold a Vision Zero town hall meeting
February 9 at 2:00 pm at Wheaton High School (12401 Dalewood Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20906). The event will give residents the opportunity to describe the safety issues they encounter on roadways, sidewalks and crosswalks in the County. During the event, residents can also learn about the county's Vision Zero plan, which aims to eliminate severe and fatal collisions for drivers and their passengers, pedestrians and bicyclists by 2030. County officials need to hear the perspective of the 50+ population.
Are You 50+ and Looking for Employment in the Federal Sector?The Jewish Council for the Aging® Career Gateway Program is sponsoring a workshop that will give you guidance and helpful hints on writing a resume for Federal employment, help you successfully navigate the labyrinth of searching for Federal employment, and understanding the federal vacancy announcement.
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pmJCA's Training Facility, 12320 Parklawn Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20852
Registration Fee: $10.00
Space is limited, and registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. For additional information and to register, please contact Jodie Rasch at 301-255-4215 or Jodie.Rasch@accessjca.org
Are you over age 50 and frustrated by your job search? JCA’s Career Gateway Program can help you hone your resume, polish your networking and interviewing skills, use Internet job search resources more effectively, and turn your age and experience to your advantage. Each session of the Career Gateway features 30 hours of small-group classroom instruction over five days, comprehensive take-home materials, practical exercises, and a long-term mentor – all for only $75! Sessions run from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Optional employment-related tech training available, as well.
2020 Sessions:
Are You 50+ and Looking for Employment in the Federal Sector?The Jewish Council for the Aging® Career Gateway Program is sponsoring a workshop that will give you guidance and helpful hints on writing a resume for Federal employment, help you successfully navigate the labyrinth of searching for Federal employment, and understanding the federal vacancy announcement.
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pmJCA's Training Facility, 12320 Parklawn Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20852
Registration Fee: $10.00
Space is limited, and registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. For additional information and to register, please contact Jodie Rasch at 301-255-4215 or Jodie.Rasch@accessjca.org
Are you over age 50 and frustrated by your job search? JCA’s Career Gateway Program can help you hone your resume, polish your networking and interviewing skills, use Internet job search resources more effectively, and turn your age and experience to your advantage. Each session of the Career Gateway features 30 hours of small-group classroom instruction over five days, comprehensive take-home materials, practical exercises, and a long-term mentor – all for only $75! Sessions run from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Optional employment-related tech training available, as well.
2020 Sessions:
#4: March 2, 4, 6, 9, 11
#5: April 20, 22, 24, 27, 29
#6: June 8, 10, 12, 15, 17
For more information, call Jodie Rasch at 301-255-4215 or email her at Jodie.Rasch@accessjca.org
The Beacon Newspaper’s Online Celebration of the Arts Contest 2020Calling amateur artists and photographers 50+
Submit digital images of your art and photos - Enter up to 3 works in each of 7 categories
Painting * Drawing * Sculpture/Carving* Ceramics/Pottery* Mixed Media/Textile * Stained Glass/Jewelry * Photography/Digital
Winners will receive cash prizes, awards, display opportunities and recognition in the Beacon. Enter online now through March 20.
Entry fee: $10 per item - Entry entitles you to a one-year membership in the Maryland Federation of Art ($70 value; new members only).
For complete rules and to enter the competition, visit https://www.thebeaconnewspapers.com/COTA2020/
Questions? Call 301-949-9766
Age 50+ and Eager to Make a Difference in 2020?Benefit from Face-To-Face Help to Find Your Best Volunteer Fit
Do you want to use your talents, skills, or interests to help a nonprofit or government agency...but don't quite know where to begin? Start by contacting the Montgomery County 50+ Volunteer Network. This unique program has helped hundreds of residents like you find meaningful, on-going volunteer opportunities that meet their needs and desires. Through individualized, in-person consultations with experienced advisers, these volunteers are now successfully serving at a broad range of organizations representing a host of causes as tutors and mentors, program managers and assistants, outreach and advocacy specialists, board members, communicators, administrative support, and more. Plus, the 50+ Volunteer Network receives new opportunities and registers new nonprofits weekly.
Email 50plus@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov today, and get started on finding your best fit volunteer opportunity.
February Topics: Amy Harbison interviews Austin Heyman, AARP Maryland 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award winner; Dolors Ustrell, Recreation Specialist, Montgomery County Recreation Senior Programs and Suzan Jenkins, Chief Executive Office, Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County
Program airs at the following times: Sunday - (6:00 pm) | Mon - (10:00 am) | Tues - (1:00 am, 12:30 pm, 6:00 pm) | Thurs - (2:30 am, 6:00 pm) | Fri - (10:30 am) | Sat - (2:00 am)
Where to Watch: Comcast and RCN channel 6; Verizon channel 30; or On-Demand at the County's website by clicking here.
This newsletter is produced by Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services. Visit montgomerycountymd.gov/senior for more information. Or email us at ads@montgomerycountymd.gov
#5: April 20, 22, 24, 27, 29
#6: June 8, 10, 12, 15, 17
For more information, call Jodie Rasch at 301-255-4215 or email her at Jodie.Rasch@accessjca.org
The Beacon Newspaper’s Online Celebration of the Arts Contest 2020Calling amateur artists and photographers 50+
Submit digital images of your art and photos - Enter up to 3 works in each of 7 categories
Painting * Drawing * Sculpture/Carving* Ceramics/Pottery* Mixed Media/Textile * Stained Glass/Jewelry * Photography/Digital
Winners will receive cash prizes, awards, display opportunities and recognition in the Beacon. Enter online now through March 20.
Entry fee: $10 per item - Entry entitles you to a one-year membership in the Maryland Federation of Art ($70 value; new members only).
For complete rules and to enter the competition, visit https://www.thebeaconnewspapers.com/COTA2020/
Questions? Call 301-949-9766
Age 50+ and Eager to Make a Difference in 2020?Benefit from Face-To-Face Help to Find Your Best Volunteer Fit
Do you want to use your talents, skills, or interests to help a nonprofit or government agency...but don't quite know where to begin? Start by contacting the Montgomery County 50+ Volunteer Network. This unique program has helped hundreds of residents like you find meaningful, on-going volunteer opportunities that meet their needs and desires. Through individualized, in-person consultations with experienced advisers, these volunteers are now successfully serving at a broad range of organizations representing a host of causes as tutors and mentors, program managers and assistants, outreach and advocacy specialists, board members, communicators, administrative support, and more. Plus, the 50+ Volunteer Network receives new opportunities and registers new nonprofits weekly.
Email 50plus@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov today, and get started on finding your best fit volunteer opportunity.
February Topics: Amy Harbison interviews Austin Heyman, AARP Maryland 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award winner; Dolors Ustrell, Recreation Specialist, Montgomery County Recreation Senior Programs and Suzan Jenkins, Chief Executive Office, Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County
Program airs at the following times: Sunday - (6:00 pm) | Mon - (10:00 am) | Tues - (1:00 am, 12:30 pm, 6:00 pm) | Thurs - (2:30 am, 6:00 pm) | Fri - (10:30 am) | Sat - (2:00 am)
Where to Watch: Comcast and RCN channel 6; Verizon channel 30; or On-Demand at the County's website by clicking here.
This newsletter is produced by Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services. Visit montgomerycountymd.gov/senior for more information. Or email us at ads@montgomerycountymd.gov
