Twice the Fun for the 4th

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The stadium stage hailed all the official pomp and circumstance with the Fugitive Brass Quintet opening for the Rockville Concert Band. Never wanting to miss out on anything happening at an event, I left my family in the parking lot by the campus stage and headed over to the stadium where you could sing the National Anthem and see local elected officials in patriotic fashion. Dr. Judy Ackerman, Provost, welcomed everyone to the campus and introduced Mayor Susan Hoffmann, who then introduced all the city council members, John Britton, Piotr Gajewski, Phyllis Marcuccio and Anne Robbins, along with State Senator Jennie Forehand and Maryland State Delegate Kumar Barve. Every available spot in the grassy area between the bleachers and stage packed with people politely waiting for the fireworks. A small tease occurred during the Star Spangled Banner and then the location was front row for the main attraction.

When I walked back to the campus stage, I couldn’t believe the difference in atmosphere. Large groups of teenagers and young people in their 20’s were gathered in groups while younger kids had space to play, toss, and move around. A dedicated group crowded the stage where Redline’s talented musicians pumped out their recognizable rock. The outer parking lot was still partially vacant so people were spread out with real room to party.

I wish the campus stage could include more of the official festivities. At a minimum it would be nice to pipe in the National Anthem during the band’s break, so everyone at the location knows why the brief fireworks were set off early. Many of the kids thought the fireworks were starting and stopped playing in confusion. Since the songs during the fireworks are pumped into both locations, perhaps some link is possible.

Burt Hall and Mayor Susan Hoffmann

Regardless, Burt Hall, Director of Recreation and Parks, said it was good to have both locations. I didn’t really understand until I visited and realized the City was providing two distinctive experiences to appeal to a very large portion of the population.

Rockville’s firework display is impressive for our size city. Every year I find myself thinking it was the finale and the show continues to an even bigger conclusion.

Vehicles were lined up at a complete stop to leave the parking lot. The police had streets blocked or made one-way to move everyone out quickly in an efficient manner. We parked at the swim center and waited briefly to leave so it wasn’t too bad.

Sk8Park Gets Air

>The Sk8Park has become incredibly popular since it opened year-round, sunrise to sunset, free-of-charge. Kids met with Jon McLaren to discuss the Park and helped with the initial design changes made back in March and April when the ramps were rehabilitated. The big ramp was chopped down, and Mr. McLaren said it was “made more fun”.

The City of Rockville Skate Park is a 10,300 square foot skating area constructed with “Skatelite Pro,” for in-line skaters and skateboarders located in Welsh Park on Martins Lane behind the Swim Center.

In the next month the Department of Parks and Recreation plans to build extremely unique features, different from any other park around. Three new structures will be built. The half pipe will be attached to a new ramp with street features. The whole project is intended to be green. Every possible scrap from the old design is being reused. The renovation requires little funding because everything is being done in-house with City staff.

City staff welcome design suggestions and ideas. Email: skatepark@rockvillemd.gov

During the summer, the mornings from 9 AM to noon are reserved for a City of Rockville Summer Camps.Every one of the remaining four-day sessions over the next seven weeks has openings. My sons have enjoyed this camp with AmericanInline for beginner through intermediates. Skateboard campers learn to push, ride, tack-turn, olly, kick flip, grind, stall, drop in, along with skate park etiquette. In-line campers gear up, stand up, stop, avoid falling down, turn, crossover, skate backwards, ride ramps and more. Includes skating games, safety checks and skate maintenance.$138/week for residents ($158/non-residents).

See A Cool Skate Demo! At 7 PM on July 14, 2009, Charm City and Heater Skate Board Demo Teams take on the Sk8Park for the Kids, Parks, & Performing Arts series (Tuesdays until July 28th) These two Baltimore teams promise to “amaze and astound even the most jaded boarder.” Learn some tricks while they fly. (Raindate July 16th.)

A friend recently asked some skateboarders in Town Center why they weren’t at the Sk8Park. They said it was too crowded. After the summer camp is over at noon, the Sk8Park is kind of empty until 3 PM when it gets very crowded. My Human Service Advisory Commission has been discussing teen issues and gang prevention. Many parents are concerned about activities for teens. I am completely in support of additional Sk8Parks in the City to keep the kids busy, and out of trouble, with some cool exercise.

Rock Climbing in Rockville

Where better to rock climb than in >Rockville?

Many people don’t know the City has a Climbing Gym tucked behind Glenview Mansion in a maintenance building. The walls reach 20-feet high with over a dozen routes. I first discovered the facility when I signed up for a Women on the Move beginner’s class for my 40th birthday and we had an excellent time learning!

The facility is great for beginners, groups, or parties because it is so self-contained and manageable. Affordable packages are available for birthday parties, scout meetings, youth group meetings, and office parties. If you schedule an event, you’ll be the only group using the gym, so it doesn’t feel hectic like an assembly line. Trained staff are on duty to safely belay the climbers, who should be at least 7 years old. Beginning rates vary from $125 to $200 for 2-hour parties and groups depending on residence and type of group.

Open Climbing Nights for experienced climbers are offered from 7 PM – 9 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Adults who want to climb, or bring children, must know how to belay. The City also offers ongoing classes for kids and adults.

For information, call 240-314-8643 or e-mail climbing@rockvillemd.gov.

Our other climbing gym in Rockville, Earth Treks, has over 16,000 square feet of climbing walls up to 40-feet tall with over 100 top-rope climbs in the Marlo Furniture building. The 2-hour parties start at $225 and include a t-shirt and goody bag with a certificate and stickers for the base price.

Earth Trek has various Passes and hours including a Summer Pass for $149. As I’m always hearing there’s not that much for teens to do around Rockville, perhaps this is a place for teens over the age of 14 to stay busy and fit this summer while keeping out of the heat. Climbers are required to pass a Belay Safety Check or take a class to climb.

Earth Treks has Introductory Packages. For information, call 240-283-9942.

Thomas Farm Community Center Grand Opening

On Saturday, March 21, 2009, Mayor Susan Hoffmann dedicated the >Thomas Farm Community Center to the citizens of Rockville. The slideshow highlights some of the festivities from the occasion.

Mayor Hoffmann congratulated Burt Hall and his Parks and Recreation team for completing the project on time and within budget. As the property includes many sustainable features, Mayor Hoffmann proclaimed that we were one step closer to making Rockville “the greenest city in the world”. The Center’s Fallsgrove Park will soon feature tennis courts, a gazebo, community gardens, an additional playground piece, and playing fields with easy access to the Millennium Trail for the residents of Rockville to walk or bike to the Center and Park. She thought the large-scale, kinetic sculpture hanging in the main lobby, “Magnet” by Charlotte Lees, accurately portrays the vibrancy of this community.

After the Mayor’s remarks, the City Councilmembers John Britton, Piotr Gajewski, Phyllis Marcuccio, and Anne Robbins joined her to reveal the plaque for the Center, then all the visiting elected officials and their representatives from county, state and federal levels helped to cut the big, red ribbon.

Inside the array of food for the reception was unbelievable. I lamented going out to brunch before attending the ceremony. The kids enjoyed the moon bounce and mini-golf course in the full-size gymnasium. An impressive balloon artist made elaborate water blaster guns and space aliens. As the afternoon classes began, people joined the fun in the multi-purpose rooms and friend, Terry Winkler, welcomed children to sit on the carpet pieces for her music class.

Fallsgrove artist, Arthur Goldberg’s Designs graced the walls of the main lobby where rotating exhibits will feature local artists. Only his second show, Artie has worked as a Graphic and Environmental Designer for over 40 years. His work has a strong vibrancy in every media. When I asked, he said he didn’t have a favorite. All his pieces illustrate a mastery of technique in a variety of design from three-dimensional to acrylic to ink. His painting with the geese, Magnolia Plantation, depicts the South Carolina location where the first azaleas were brought to our country. The exhibit will be on display until May.

Don Savage, Architect for the site from DCMM, explained all the sustainable, green features in detail during a tour of the building. As I already mentioned, the building is heated and cooled using geothermal technology and lots of pipes. A refrigerant liquid cools the water pumped up from under the parking lot to blow cool air off in summer, then the system compresses heat out in winter. An oil system would have constantly required fuel. The insulation on the building was 50% more than required by code to increase efficiency. In the long term, a 66% savings in electricity is expected. The hot water heater is the only gas guzzler in the building. Water-based vinyl tiles were used instead of an oil product. Maple was laid for the floors because it can easily be replenished. The white ceilings reflect the light down from the wells surrounding the fluorescent lights making use of ambient light. The multi-purpose rooms should not electric lights during the day since they face north. If they do, the rooms are individually controlled. In the gym, clerestory windows like those found in European cathedrals bring natural light to the space. The parking lot lights are more efficient lower-wattage bulbs which point the light down where it is needed. The special pavement in the parking lot allows even extremely strong rains to go directly through to the ground with absolutely no runoff. No water on the property is going into the storm water system so the “biohazard” pond has been eliminated. Mr. Savage said we could pour a 5-gallon bucket of water onto the pavement and it would immediately disappear. The footprint of the building is small and the long driveway allowed the stand of trees to be saved. In the long run, Rockville’s investment in these sustainable features will save money and our environment.

A friend told me that her middle school son spends all his free time at the Center. The yearly membership fee was the best $30 she ever spent. When I found out the Game room has a PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, ping pong, a Blu-Ray DVD player and computers, I wasn’t surprised. Although the Thomas Farm Community Center has just opened, it’s already an integral part of the community.

Celebrate Our New Recreation Center

>Although you can already dance hip-hop, learn cartooning, play basketball, discover chess, strum guitars, or speak Spanish at the Thomas Farm Community Center (700 Fallsgrove Drive, near the intersection of MD 28 and Gude Drive), the grand opening celebration is this Saturday, March 21, 2009 from 11:30 AM to 3 PM.

The Rockville Mayor and Council, along with representatives from state and county government, will officially cut the ribbon. If you attend, you can enjoy a reception, tour the building, observe class and fitness demonstrations, and listen to some live music. Meanwhile the kids can jump all over the moonbounce, have their faces painted, and play mini-golf.

Our Rockville Central Radio show on sustainability included guest David Poland, who spoke about geothermal heating and cooling. Now we have an example right here in Rockville. The Thomas Farm Community Center uses the constant temperature of the earth to heat and cool the building. Forty-two deep wells were drilled into the ground to pump water through pipes to the community center and return it. In the winter, the water is heated by the earth to heat the community center, then in the summer the water is cooled by the earth to cool it.

The Thomas Farm Community Center is packed with other sustainable features too. Special concrete paving in the parking lots and driveways absorbs and filters water to minimize harmful stormwater runoff. Exterior building windows are made of insulated, low-E (emissivity) glass that reduces temperature loss and filters the light coming in. Skylights bring in daytime light to curtail the amount of electric used for lighting. The plants chosen for the outside landscaping require little watering. High-efficiency plumbing fixtures reduce the amount of water used.

The multi-purpose rooms and gym are available for party and business rentals.

As I’ve heard from many people already enjoying our newest recreation center, I can’t wait to see it for myself!

Community Input Sought for Sk8Park

An informal community meeting of parents and kids interested in the >Sk8Park in Welsh Park will be held this Sunday, March 15th and next Sunday, March 22nd at Noon. Community Recreation Manager, Jon McLaren, will be on hand to talk about fixing up and improving the park. What features do you want?

Drumroll please … the Park is going to be open year-round, unsupervised, and for free during daylight hours!

Kids will be able to volunteer to help build the new Park. They’ll even be eligible for SSL hours. The plan is to open the Park on April 11, 2009.

So if you use the Park, get involved!

Sledding Hills In Rockville

If you are of a mind to capitalize on today’s second-in-a-row snow day, you may be thinking about hitting the local sledding hills. Who wouldn’t?>

Email us with more, and I will add them.

You’re welcome!

"Ice" Skating Rink Opens

While my family was skating at the new >Rockville Town Square Ice Rink, every passerby stopped at the railing, stared at the white surface then reached a hand forward to touch it. The rink isn’t frozen water, it’s synthetic. One of my sons commented that I was calling it synthetic but really it’s plastic. It is plastic.

I had been told that a soapy substance is sprayed into the air so that it settles onto the “ice”, which is a highly slippery substance. At first I was disappointed because you can’t glide very far. Eventually I figured out how to move so that it appeared as if I was ice skating. You put more pressure on the ball of the foot and keep the skates straight. Since you can’t cross your legs to turn corners, you wind up going in straight paths. When I saw one parent looking very professional skating around at an impressive high speed, I thought perhaps I just needed to practice more. When he took a hard, loud fall, I thought otherwise. The surface does trip you up occasionally.

The rink is perfect for little toddlers who don’t know how to skate because it’s not slippery. They can keep their balance and walk around, so you don’t need to constantly bend over to hold them up. People who hadn’t skated in over 20 years were moving around without a fear of falling. If the last time you skated you were seven, you can do this. You have to constantly work to keep moving, which is great exercise. The surface isn’t cold when the kids fall and clothes don’t get wet.

People waited at the fence to ask about the experience. The shredded ice looks real and small handfuls were passed around. One boy on a skateboard rode across the rink until he was told to leave. Being in Rockville Town Square with the tree and Menorah lit creates a festive atmosphere, so it’s fun to be in the center of it all skating.

I couldn’t do a triple salchow on the synthetic surface, but I couldn’t do one on a regular rink either. If you really want to ice skate, you should visit Cabin John. If you want to experience something new while enjoying time together with family and friends, you should give it a try. As I told my son, “An hour ago you couldn’t say that you had skated on plastic, now you can.”

Until Sunday, January 4, 2009, the rink will be open Monday through Friday, noon- 10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and the parking garages are free in Town Center. Beginning Monday, January 5th through March 2009, the regular operating hours will be Monday through Friday, 3-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for children. Skate rentals are $2. Tickets and skate rentals are available at the Skate Shack at 100 Gibbs Street, between Acqua Nails and Town Square Jewelers (where Moe’s Southwest Grill used to be).

Pure Playground Madness

The song >Get Silly by Soldier Boy appropriately dominated the Playground Program competition on Wednesday. The kids showed how much they enjoy going down the street to their local playgrounds during these hot days of summer. The trophies sat all shiny, waiting for their winners, while kids enjoyed carnival games made by each playground, the moon bounce, and refreshments.

With loud booms The Finest! drummed up a big opening to the skit competition with their red flags and fast moves. I owe a great debt of gratitude to my good friend, Judith Scott, who not only interpreted all the performances for me but is responsible for most of these descriptive comments. Music-wise, I was a bit out of my element. Don’t feel bad if you don’t recognize these songs!

Beall danced out to Get Silly in well-practiced unison, shakin’ it as the audience sung along. Elwood Smith acted out games to the Jeopardy theme song and invited the audience to “Name That Game!”. Twinbrook went back to the 70’s Working at the Carwash, dancing down the Soul Train line. Lincoln/Israel two-stepped to not only Get Silly but also added some flying moves to go along with Superman. Everyone should know that this is the most downloaded music on the internet and it did not get any Grammy nominations! How out of it! Montrose put on their hand-crafted masks and added some howling to Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Maryvale did some lovey, dovey dancing moves to Chris Brown’s Kiss Kiss and Get Silly again. After all was danced and done, the winner of the Best Skit Presentation was Woodley Gardens which added a little something extra by having Lil’ John and his rapper entourage interact with everyone and apparently he sounds the same in real life … hard to believe!

Lincoln/Israel won the Meeting the Challenge trophy because, when faced with the closure of this site due to low enrollment, the kids and staff went door to door with fliers and spread the word. Now they are “rocking and rolling” with enough kids for the summer. Great job!

The other winners are:
Best Banner (pictured here): Beall
Quick Start Tennis: Elwood Smith
Best Staff Team: Maryvale and Montrose
Quiet Storm: Woodley Gardens (never a word)
Most Improved: Twinbrook
Most Nurturing Staff: Elwood Smith
Most Organized: Lakewood
Most Varied Sports & Games: Montrose
Most Creative Arts & Crafts: Potomac Wood
Most Enthusiastic: Beall and Maryvale.

And now, drumroll please, the winner of the City Cup for bragging rights as the Most Spirited, Enthusiastic, Well-organized and Overall Impressive Playground for the next year was Maryvale! With Potomac Woods taking 2nd and Montrose 3rd.

One thing we noticed is that the leaders were having more fun than the kids! This program truly provides great experiences to kids that don’t have the opportunity to go to the pool, bowling alley, or any other camps. The kids in my neighborhood enjoy getting together rather than hanging out in their apartments. What are they all going to do in August when the Summer Playground program closes?

"Come Out and Play" Fundraiser Fun

The annual Summer Playgrounds “Come Out and Play” event will bring all the participants together this Wednesday, July 16, 2008 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the >Twinbrook Community Recreation Center. Experience the Summer Madness theme! The playground programs will compete to win the coveted City Cup Award for the Most Spirited, Enthusiastic, Well-organized and Overall Impressive Playground. Who will it be?

Ticket proceeds from the carnival games, moon bounce, popcorn, snocones and drinks will benefit the Rockville Youth Recreation Fund, the Playground Program, and the Finest! So even if you don’t have a child in the skits, stop by for a good time. You’ll be helping kids to participate in City programs when they might not otherwise be able to afford them. Most games are 1-2 tickets. The moon bounce is 2 tickets. Community groups may be selling some food, but everyone always brings their own dinner.

Parking is very limited at the Twinbrook Recreation Center so you can park at Twinbrook Elementary School and take the free van shuttle.

The Summer Playgrounds will BE CLOSED during the day on Wednesday, July 16th!

POTD: Snake At The Door

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Whenever I go down to the Elwood Smith Community Center, I know how a mouse feels. Since my kids have been enjoying the Summer Playground Program, it’s been quite often lately.

Cheering For The First City Track Meet

Tonight cheers and clapping rose above the runners as the City of Rockville >Department of Recreation and Parks held its first track meet of the season at Wooten High School. Non-stop running filled three hours as the kids in first grade through middle school competed in good-spirited fun. The field was filled with shot puts and long jumps, while teammates continually rushed to the starting line to race on time.

With determined looks, the runners competed their best in front of the crowd and their peers, sometimes surprising even themselves. The crowd always cheered the loudest for the runners in the back of the pack, encouraging a finish with smiles. The Striders, who practice at Montgomery College, dominated most heats with excellent form.

Ayanna Upsher, running in the first heat of her life and placing first for the Striders, said “It was fun and exhilarating. Hearing my teammates cheer was great!”

Parents talked about the real need for exercise and encouraging their children to improve their personal bests.

The kids really gave it their all!

Contributor Opinion by Joseph Jordan: RedGate A Green Space

>The following contributor opinion is by Rockville Central friend Joseph Jordan:

Redgate Golf Course is the single largest piece of open, green space left in the city. It has been a jewel in the city crown for 35 years. For 29 of those years the golf course enjoyed strong financial success, finishing in the black every year – until 2003. Yet, during every budget cycle, questions are raised about its fiscal performance. This is to expected, especially when it operates as an enterprise fund. It is the only Recreation and Parks entity left as such. The recent subsidies to the fund pale in comparison to those given to other city programs. Two years ago, light was shed on several things that had negative impact on the course’s ability to sustain its’ outstanding performance as a revenue generator. These factors included a 58% increase in administrative charges; a year when it rained more than it didn’t; the summer of the sniper, when no one went outside; the summer when dozens of courses were hit with drought, then heavy rains and turf disease; outside, annual income promised to the golf course was taken away and redirected to another fund. These were all factors that led to significant decline in play and subsequent loss of revenue. It is this recent loss that now gets carried forward every year. It gives the appearance RedGate is doing worse than it is.

In an effort to remedy the situation and give the course a fighting chance, in 2006 a five year plan was drafted by staff and approved by the previous Mayor and Council. FY 08 marks the end of the second year of that five year plan, and it is my understanding that on a cash basis, Redgate did in fact finish in the black the first year and is on track to do so again in FY08.

In the spirit of full disclosure, I have been a strong advocate and supporter of the golf course. I have worked closely with Burt Hall (director of Recreation and Parks) and the golf course staff in helping come up with ways to improve service as well as revenues. I chair an advisory group that consists of players representing the diverse population using the golf course — Asians, seniors, residents, non-residents, women, Hispanics. We established a volunteer program where players “adopt” holes and, on their own time, repair ball marks, seed tee boxes, etc. At my own expense, I have designed and conducted web based surveys that provided valuable information to Mr. Hall, as well as golf staff, on topics including course conditions, comparisons to other courses, fees, staff, pro shop, snack bar, tournament programs, etc. I mention all this because it is important to know what the players are willing to do to help the golf course succeed, as we ask for continued support.

We expect our elected officials to weigh and scrutinize discretionary expenses. I am not sure why Redgate is frequently singled out as the one city amenity to make a case for shutting down. Several years ago there was speculation selling the land could fund future Town Center development. There is a view by some that golf is an elitist sport and taxpayers are subsidizing such a sport. If you spent any time at Redgate you would quickly see nothing could be further from the truth. It is a melting pot of people from all walks of life looking to enjoy a few hours of outdoor recreation.There can be such things as amenities that bring value and prestige to the city that outweigh the bottom-line. I hasten to add some can also drive revenue in other areas. For example, many people playing golf at Redgate make a day of it…doing some shopping as well as staying in town for dinner and maybe a movie.

It is my understanding the RORZOR folks expressed concern about the possibility of the city selling the golf course . . . even parts of Glenview Mansion. The general consensus in RORZOR was that a developer-oriented Mayor and Council could, with three votes, sell off Redgate at will. I was told the city agreed to designate RedGate as “park zone” as opposed to residential. I don’t think this has been done yet. There was a great deal of talk about a “Green Rockville” during last years election. There is nothing greener in the city than the acres of green grass, green trees and storm water management ponds that make RedGate the special place it is.

My passion for preserving Redgate goes beyond saving a golf course. Redgate represents a community within a community, where men, women and children…young and old…all ethnicities…share a love and passion for a game. New friendships are made and old ones nourished. Just last week one of those friends passed away, and another in February. Both were charter “members” of the Redgate family, and as friends recall fond memories, many of the stories told will revolve around times shared at Redgate over the past 35 years.

Rockville Central runs occasional, edited opinion pieces by contributors as well as other guest columns. Their views are not necessarily those of Rockville Central. We encourage you to join the growing list of contributors! To submit your piece for consideration, contact us.

(Photo from RedGate Website.)

Spring Break Ideas from the City of Rockville

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The City of Rockville Department of Parks and Recreation wants you to know that they still have openings in the programs offered during the Montgomery County Public School Spring Break next week.

Teens: Grades 6-8

If you are a teen (or know a teen) you can still register for the S.B.F. (Spring Break Fun!) at the Elwood Smith Community Center. [Update: Today's deadline for registration has just been extended to Monday, March 24th - but don't wait!] Teens can get together and hang out from 10 AM – 4 PM to play Wii, Playstation 3, and Xbox 360. or pay extra to go bowling, go-karting, or a movie. Wednesday, March 25 to Thursday, March 27. It’s $25/day for Rockville Residents and $30/day for Non-Residents, but you can save money by signing up for all three days and paying $60/Residents and $75/Non-Residents. Contact Nina Herndon, Teen Program Coordinator for more information.

Kids: Ages 7-12

Croydon Creek Nature Center still has spaces available for the Spring Break Nature Adventure Camps. Each day is a different trip and hands-on activity. Sign up for one or more days. $45/day for Rockville Residents and $55/day for Non-residents. You can call the Nature Center for more information or to register 240-314-8770.

• 3/24 Patuxent Wildlife Refuge
• 3/25 Discovery Creek Children’s Museum
• 3/26 Life On The Farm
• 3/27 Recycle Day
• 3/28 The National Zoo

These are great opportunities for students to have a good time when school is out!

Spring Recreation Guide In The Mail

>Living in Our Fair City, one special benefit is our stellar recreation and parks offerings. This is truly a standout among the great services Rockville provides.

Today, according to the City, the Spring Recreation Guide has been mailed to all households:

With many outdoor recreation programs for all ages, there is bound to be something to peak your interest. If it’s an old hobby that you could start up again, a family activity that you can join, or something new and intriguing that sounds challenging, it’s time to step up to health!

Go here for a link directly to the PDF version of the Guide, and when you are ready to sign up visit Rock Enroll, the online registration service for all recreation activities.

Resident registration begins Friday, February 29, at 8:30 am (nonresident registration begins Friday, March 14, at 8:30am).

Here are just a few offerings this season, from the City’s press release:

• Looking for quality childcare for your 3-5 year old? Visit the Montrose & Twinbrook Discovery Programs on March 12th & 13th, between 6:30-8:00pm, so you can meet the staff and visit our classroom.
• New Programs for Your Kids to Try this Spring: Yoga Time for Kids & Caregivers; Fitkids; Jr. Jazzercise
• Don’t Forget The Adults! Fitness Sampler; Beginner Hustle with Paul Mola
• Single and Ready to Mingle? Join others in the over 60 crowd on Friday May 16 for an evening of wine tasting and appetizers.
• How About a Day Trip? Hop on board and plan your spring travels from the beautiful Longwood Gardens to the electric performance of Riverdance at Wolf Trap Park.

(Image from the City of Rockville.)