Seniors in Action
MVF’s Seniors in Action seasonal sessions offer a variety of activities Monday through Thursday and select Fridays for adults 55 and over in the Montgomery Village community. Under the guidance of the Senior Advisory Board, activities include social gatherings, arts and crafts, leisure games, exercise, book discussions, special events, community outreach and outings. Seniors residing outside of Montgomery Village are invited to join our growing Seniors in Action program as well!
Activities are held at Stedwick Community Center, 10401 Stedwick Road, unless otherwise noted.
For more information, call 301-948-0110. Check updates in every issue of the Montgomery Village News.
Monday
- Zumba with Kirsten 9 to 10 a.m.
Learn fun, new dance moves in person, led by licensed Zumba Gold Instructor Kirsten Viera. - Games and Social Hour 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Socialize and play games such as Canasta, Rummikub, Ping-Pong, Scrabble, Uno and more! - Arts and Crafts 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
1st and 3rd Monday of each month
Learn new art techniques with instructor Caryl Strauss and take home a beautiful project each session.
2nd, 4th and 5th Monday of each month
Open crafting – help yourself to the arts and crafts cabinet to start a new masterpiece or work on an existing project.
Tuesday
- Cardio Workout 9 to 10 a.m.
Enjoy a light to moderate cardio walking workout. - Games and Social Hour 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Socialize and play games such as Canasta, Rummikub, Ping-Pong, Scrabble, Uno and more! - Member Meeting 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.
2nd Tuesday of each month
Bring your ideas to help plan future activities. - Ballet Basics 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Join Karen Conner from The Studio of Dance for this introduction to ballet. We will also concentrate on balance, flexibility, core and ankle strength to help with stability.
Wednesday
- Chair One Fitness 9 to 9:45 a.m.
This class with Susan Baldridge, certified Chair One Fitness Instructor, offers an interactive, full-body workout through dance and fitness movements. - Games and Social Hour 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Socialize and play games such as Canasta, Rummikub, Ping-Pong, Scrabble, Uno and more! - Wednesday Specials 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
See page 25 of the Recreation Guide for upcoming specials.
Thursday
- Cardio Workout 9 to 10 a.m.
Enjoy a light to moderate cardio walking workout. - Games and Social Hour 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Socialize and play games such as Canasta, Rummikub, Ping-Pong, Scrabble, Uno and more! - Chair-chi/Yoga 11 to 11:45 a.m.
1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursday of each month
Join certified Chair-chi Instructor Susan Baldridge to experience the benefits of Tai Chi from a chair. Increase your balance, flexibility, range of motion, strength and peace of mind.
2nd and 4th Thursday of each month
Relax and stretch with low-impact video yoga.
Friday
- Book Discussion Club 10 to 11:30 a.m.
2nd Friday of each month
Share your thoughts on books selected by the group.
Dec.: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
Jan.: From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily and Finding Home by Tembi Locke
Feb.: River of the Gods: Genius, Courage and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile by Candice Millard - Brown Bag Lunch and Bingo! 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
2nd Friday of each month
Bring a brown bag lunch to enjoy and play Bingo with friends at our monthly gathering.
Our quarterly Birthday Celebration will take place in February.