Go, Grow & Get Active: Montgomery County Active Aging Week

Montgomery County is excited to celebrate International Active Aging Week (AAW) from October 2nd – 8th 2023

Go, Grow & Get Active: Montgomery County Active Aging Week

On Monday, October 2, from 9am-12pm OR 2pm-5pm get out and get active with the 50+ community at Brookside Gardens for a FREE signature Active Aging Week event. Participate in activities that will boost your physical and mental wellness through creative expression, exercise, and socialization. This event is FREE but registration is required.

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Montgomery Parks encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Please contact 301-495-2581 (Voice), MD Relay 7-1-1 or 800-552-7724 or ProgramAccess@MontgomeryParks.org. A wheelchair-accessible shuttle cart will be on-site to help individuals with limited mobility.

People at Brookside Gardens Tree, Yellow

Explore other FREE activities offered by agencies throughout the county by viewing the calendar on montgomerycountymd.gov/senior

To learn more about changing the way you age, visit ActiveAgingWeek.com

This event will be held at Brookside Gardens

Activity Descriptions

*Please note, some activities have space limitations – Enjoy a variety of activities with staggered start times. The schedule will be available on-site.

Walk with a Doc, Dr. Asha Subramanian, Family Medicine and Dr. Marsha Seidelman

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Join us for a doctor-led walk on the heart-smart trail at the beautiful Brookside Gardens. Get some steps, learn about health, and meet new friends!

*Please note, this area will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
Who’s Got Talent?
DJ and Karaoke

Join Headstart Entertainment for music and unleash your inner star while singing popular songs into a microphone!
Vendor Alley / Resource Area

Learn more about the various agencies in Montgomery County dedicated to providing services and programs for 50+.

*Please note, this area will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
Brain Games

Community Angels Nursing Services

Improve your memory, problem solving, and critical thinking through fun, interactive activities.
Laughter Yoga

Larissa Johnson

Laughter Yoga is not a typical exercise routine but it is a well-being workout. It brings together breathing and laughter to help strengthen the immune system, lowers blood pressure, and keeps your heart healthy (and happy). You’re sure to have a blast.
Craft Corner

Join us throughout the day for easy-to-follow craft activities including Recycled Light bulbs, Fall Flowers and Pumpkin Painting.
Photo Scavenger Hunt

Explore the gardens and snap a photo near some of the most special areas of Brookside Gardens. Can you visit all of the spots on the list?
Dance Yoga: Pushing Back the Clock *Morning Only

Kathy Hankins

Performing yoga improves overall health, reduces pain and promotes circulation, while dancing has a profound effect on reversing the signs of aging. Combining the two provides a powerhouse for happily aging with grace and independence.
Age Well Senior Fitness: Agility Course & Fitness Demo *Morning Only

Age Well Senior Fitness

Age Well Senior Fitness for a fun workout aimed at improving strength, balance and agility!
Easy Zumba *Afternoon Only

Noelia Serrano-Gonzalez

Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance workout that’s all about having fun! Join us for a lower-intensity version of the typical Zumba class with a certified instructor!
Guided Meditation *Afternoon Only

Cathy Shaw

Join us for a guided practice of focused concentration designed to bring yourself back to the moment, reduce stress, and even lower blood pressure!
Improv

Improv increases your ability to communicate with people, find imaginative solutions, and make new connections between concepts. Participants will focus on fun, positivity, humor, and life skills by playing simple improv games and warmups. This session is for people who want to laugh.
Montgomery County Food and Nutrition

Come join Rhonda Brandes, RD, LDN, Program Manager Montgomery County Senior Nutrition Program learn about our Senior Nutrition Program and Nutrition and Healthy Aging.

“Senior Nutrition – What’s it All About?”

“Nutrition and Healthy Aging for Seniors”

More Montgomery Parks Active Aging Week Events

Never Grow Up Social for 55+
Wednesday, October 4; 11-12:30
Free

Come out and play at Montgomery Parks! At Never Grow Up Socials, we encourage participants to embrace their youthful spirit while connecting with like-minded individuals in an outdoor setting. This session will include archery instruction at South Germantown Driving Range. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some previous experience, our expert instructors will guide you through the fundamentals of archery, ensuring a safe and enjoyable learning experience for all.

Better with Age Comedy Special
Thursday, October 5; 12-2PM
Free

Montgomery Parks is bringing a free outdoor comedy special to . Geared toward audience members ages 55 and better, Better with Age Comedy Special is a specially curated show by Silver Spring’s Improbable Comedy.