Senior Centers Reopening in Montgomery County June 14

SILVER SPRING, MD — Senior citizens in Montgomery County will be able to socialize in-person again beginning June 14, as senior centers across the county reopen.

Centers had been closed since the beginning of the pandemic, turning to virtual options instead. The county's recreation department said it will continue to expand those virtual offerings, combining it with more traditional senior center activities (fitness classes, dances, socials) and outdoor events such as hikes and recreational sports.

“Reopening our facilities safely is one of our highest priorities,” said Montgomery County Recreation Director Robin Riley in a news release. “COVID-19 has been hard for everyone and our seniors are one of the hardest hit groups. Throughout the pandemic we have successfully provided virtual programs and outdoor programs, and now we can safely begin the reopening of our Centers.”

Here are the reopening centers' hours:

Holiday Park Senior Center (3950 Ferrara Drive in Silver Spring)
- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Damascus Senior Center (9701 Main Street)
- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

North Potomac Senior Center (13850 Travilah Road in Rockville)
- Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning Tuesday, June 15.

White Oak Senior Center (1700 April Lane, Silver Spring)
- Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning Tuesday, June 15.

Long Branch Outdoor Pool (grassy area outside at 8700 Piney Branch Road in Silver Spring)
- 9 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday as the weather permits beginning June 15.

The Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center (1000 Forest Glen Road in Silver Spring)
- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday beginning Saturday, June 19.

"Curb-to-curb" transportation is available for residents over 55 who live within the center service area, which is usually a three-to-five mile radius, the release said. To register for a class, visit the website.

To ask any questions about senior programs, call 240-777-4925.