Public Meeting Thursday To Discuss Senior Center Expansion

Many >Rockville Central readers are avid users of one of Our Fair City’s crown jewels, the Rockville Senior Center. This is a terrific facility that serves all of the community.

There are plans hatching to expand the Senior Center, and the City has sent along an in-depth invitation to all in the community to learn more about that. It’s this Thursday:

Senior Center Fitness Expansion Public Meeting
Thursday, Dec. 10, 6-8 p.m.
Rockville Senior Center
1150 Carnation Drive

• Rockville Senior Center Open House & Art Reception
• Tour the center and meet the staff
• View plans for the Fitness Center expansion
• Neighbors, and current and future members are welcome
• Refreshments will be served

Rockville Senior Center staff will give tours and answer questions about the services offered for residents age 60 and over. This meeting will give you an opportunity to hear plans for the new Fitness Center expansion, including reconfiguring part of the existing space, and adding additional space for the exercise and fitness facilities, rest rooms, changing facilities, offices and storage. There are also plans for the addition of 41 parking spaces that will be located near the building’s rear entrance. View the proposed plans before City review. We welcome and appreciate your input.

Local senior artists will have their work on display in the newly renovated lounge and be available for questions. Consider becoming a Rockville Senior Center member and receive a $5 discount on membership. Enjoy refreshments and a drawing for a holiday basket.

For information about the Open House and Fitness Center addition, call Senior Citizens Program Manager Lexi McKenzie at 240-314-8800 or e-mail amckenzie@rockvillemd.gov.

Help A Senior "Be Happy"

>This year Senior Services added a new program, the Postive Aging Project. The goal is to help seniors “be happy”. Many people are not aware of this fledgling program. Often participation by seniors needs to be encouraged by those who care about them.

The Child Center and Adult Services organization which runs the program at our Rockville Senior Center states:

Nearly one in five seniors has a mental health problem that is more than “normal” difficulties in adjustment. Many do not get help.

The early intervention program offered at the Rockville Senior Center offers individual assessment and short-term counseling. Seniors may need help dealing with living alone, handling a chronic illness, or communicating with adult children.

If you know of someone who could benefit call the Senior Center (240) 314-8800. You can ask for Martha, Miriam, or Lorraine.

Many of our senior friends and family may not think they are in need of such a service. When you are down, you don’t recognize it or seek help, so make the call and encourage someone to participate.