The City of Laurel
Department of Parks and Recreation
Division of Senior Services
422 Montgomery Street
Laurel, MD 20707
Senior Services Office: 301-776-6168
Transportation: 301- 498-3384
Trip After Hour Hotline: 725-8088
E-mail: seniors@laurel.md.us
Web: www.laurel.md.us
Registration
Clubs and Organizations
Registration and payment for all programs can be
processed at any City of Laurel facility during regular
business hours. Checks should be made payable to
the Mayor and City Council of Laurel
AARP Greater Laurel Chapter 3516
Shirley Abatta, President, 301-776-0710
Monthly meeting held on the 2nd Monday at 1:00p.m.
Registration is accepted on a first come, first served
basis. Walk-in and mail in registrations are accepted
so sign up early.
NARFE Chapter 422
Patricia Farmer, President, 301-776-4645
Call for monthly meeting location, date and time.
Refunds are only issued if a program is cancelled.
There is a $35.00 returned check fee.
Prince George’s Community College registration
forms are available at all sites.
The City of Laurel welcomes the participation of
individuals with disabilities into all programs. The City
will fully comply with the Americans with Disabilities
Act in making reasonable accommodations to
encourage participation.
The senior adult programs listed in this brochure are
sponsored jointly through funding from the City of Laurel and
the Maryland National Park and Planning Commission.
Programs are offered throughout the City of Laurel.
Laurel Senior Friendship Club
Ron Mayhugh, President, 301-206-3380
Monthly meeting held on the 2nd, Wednesday at
10:00a.m.
Greater Laurel Beltsville Senior Activity Center
7120 Contee Road in Laurel, MD 20707
301-206-3350
The City of Laurel Department of Parks and Recreation
Division of Senior Services works with many senior clubs
and organizations in the Laurel area. Membership and
activities differ for each so please contact the club or the
individual for additional details.
The City of Laurel Department of
Parks and Recreation
Division of Senior Services
422 Montgomery Street
Laurel, Maryland 20707
Phone 301-776-6168
www.laurel.md.us
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Division of Senior Services Newsletter
The City of Laurel Department of Parks and
Recreation Division of Senior Services provide
recreational leisure opportunities at multiple
locations within the City of Laurel. We are here to
serve seniors fifty-five and older as well as
disabled adults. Please call 301-776-6168 with
questions and to get more information.
CMRT (Connect-A-Ride)
Senior/disabled discount 10-ride passes can be
purchased at the Laurel Armory for $7.85 each.
CMRT will provide you with schedules and
answer any questions; call 1-800-270-9553 or on
the web at www.cmrtransit.org
*A Special Note: All of our programs require
one week pre-registration. Signing up the
week of the event is not allowed … Register
Early!
We are in the Laurel Armory Anderson Murphy
Community Center. You can register for all of our
programs here or the Robert J. DiPietro
Community Center or City Hall.
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Senior Services Office Closings
Monday, May 27~ Memorial Day
Thursday, July 4 ~ Independence Day
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Van Riders
Keep the following in mind when scheduling your
van appointments:
~ Please call 24 hours before the need of
service
~ Same day service and appointments will not
be scheduled
~ Appointments are taken from 9 a.m. to 12:00
p.m. only
~ Call 301-498-3384 for appointments
Please call 301-498-8088 after 12:00 p.m. if you
have questions
Seasoned Adults Growing Educationally
SAGE is sponsored by Prince George’s
Community College and offers many classes
designed just for seniors. Class schedules
coincide with the college schedule. For more
information email SAGE@pgcc.edu or call
Continuing Education at 301-322-0159 or pick up
a brochure at the Laurel Armory or the RJDCC.
Below are a few SAGE classes.
Signing in
When you enter the RJDCC or the Armory
please print your name in the senior sign in log at
the desk and don’t forget to sign in with your
instructor. When you leave, please check the out
box.
Inclement Weather Policy
The City of Laurel Senior Van Service follows
Prince George’s County School closings and
delays. All appointments previously scheduled
during the delayed time period are automatically
cancelled and not rescheduled. Please call 301776-6168 for more details.
American History w/ Vince
Look, listen and learn while discussing details of
America’s history on Fridays at 12:30 p.m. at the
Laurel Armory.
Healthy Living-Light Aerobics w/ Bev
This moderate paced class offers information
and techniques in a fun loving rhythm designed
to increase flexibility, tighten and tone the body
on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 9:00
am in the Laurel Armory Gym.
Programs are subject to change; you will be
informed when and if necessary.
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The City of Laurel Department of
Parks and Recreation
Division of Senior Services
422 Montgomery Street
Laurel, Maryland 20707
Phone 301-776-6168
www.laurel.md.us
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June
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City of Laurel Senior Special Events
May Tea Time
Wednesday, May 15 ~ Course # 5561
Enjoy a delicious cup of tea, great conversation,
and a variety of refreshments at the Cabana.
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Meal Cost: $5.00
If you need a ride to an event you must
schedule that ride with the dispatcher at the
time of registration. If you are not a registered
rider the cost is $3.00 per event / trip.
Senior Program Locations
City of Laurel Department of Parks and
Recreation Division of Senior Services events
are held in Laurel at the listed locations. If
interested please sign up at least one week prior
to the event or trip.
Memorial Day Indoor Picnic
Wednesday, May 22 ~ Course # 5562
Join us for fried chicken, garden salad, mac &
cheese, dessert, and beverage at the Cabana.
Entertainment by: John Schneider
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Meal Cost: $5.00
Cabana -14403 Greenview Drive
301-604-4042
RJDCC -7901 Cypress Street
301-497-0300
Armory - 422 Montgomery Street
301-725-8088
Partnership Hall – 811 5th Street
301-725-5300 ext. 2317
June Tea Time
Wednesday, June 5 ~ Course # 5563
Enjoy a delicious cup of tea, great conversation,
and a variety of refreshments at the Cabana.
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Meal Cost: $5.00
Heart Healthy Lunch
Wednesday, June 19 ~ Course # 5564
Join us as we enjoy soft music and a healthy
lunch of grilled chicken, sautéed green beans,
fresh fruit salad, dessert, and beverage at the
Cabana.
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Meal Cost: $5.00
Programs are subject to change; you will be
informed when and if necessary.
Tea Time
Wednesday, April 17~ Course # 5487
Enjoy a delicious cup of tea, great conversation,
and a variety of refreshments at the Cabana.
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Meal Cost: $5.00
Red, White and Blue Cookout
Wednesday, July 3 ~ Course # 5565
Dress in your patriotic colors while enjoying hot
dogs & hamburgers with trimmings, coleslaw,
baked beans, dessert, and beverage at the
Cabana.
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Meal Cost: $5.00
Spring Fling
Saturday, April 27~ Course # 5488
Let’s welcome in the warm weather
with dinner and dancing at the
Cabana. Menu updated: fruit &
cheese tray, spring salad, roasted
chicken, veggies, wild rice, rolls,
strawberry shortcake and beverage.
Entertainment by: Ed Jones & the
Young Bucks.
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Meal Cost: $20.00
July Tea Time
Wednesday, July 17 ~ Course # 5566
Enjoy a delicious cup of tea, great conversation,
and a variety of refreshments at the Cabana.
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Meal Cost: $5.00
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The City of Laurel Department of
Parks and Recreation
Division of Senior Services
422 Montgomery Street
Laurel, Maryland 20707
Phone 301-776-6168
www.laurel.md.us
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Cherry Blossoms, DC
Thursday, April 4 ~ Course # 5482
Bring a bag lunch and enjoy the blossoms on
your own. Park Rangers will give free tours on
the history and the varieties of cherry trees.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
Trips, Travels & Tours
City of Laurel Department of Parks and
Recreation Division of Senior Services
trips will leave from the Robert J.
DiPietro Community Center at 7901
Cypress Street, Laurel, MD. If you
require additional transportation to and
from the drop off point, please register
as a van rider with the department. The
fee is $25 for the year for curb to curb
transportation within the city. Another
option is to pay the $3.00 pick up &
return per trip fee. This will get you to
the RJDCC and home again.
MD City Drop Off
Monday, April 8 ~ Course # 5483
We will drop you off at: T.J. Maxx, Wal-Mart,
Target or Kohl’s and return in 3 hours to pick you
up. Please limit your purchases to two
reasonable-size bags so you can fit one at your
feet and one in your lap.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
Trip Tips
1~ Prepare for walking on some trips
2~ Pack bottled water for outdoor trips
3~ Note landmarks when dropped off
4~ Return to drop off location on time
5~ Be respectful to and considerate of others
6~ Trip after-hours hotline: 301-725-8088
Ben’s Chili Bowl, DC
Sunday, April 14 ~ Course # 5567
Enjoy Ben’s Half-Smokes and the Chili Sauce
that makes their Chili Con Carne and Chili Dogs
famous.
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
Trip Waitlist
Each trip has its own waitlist, which is generated
in chronological order. If there’s a cancellation,
the first name on the list is contacted. Please do
not show up at the departure location unless you
have been called and already paid for the trip.
Arundel Mills Mall, MD
Monday, April 15 ~ Course # 5568
Enjoy a day of shopping and people watching.
Dine on your own. We will drop off at Burlington
and Cinemark and pick everyone up at the food
court.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
Cancellations & Credits: The City of Laurel
Department of Parks and Recreation Division of
Senior Services will give refunds or credits for
any trip or event we cancel or change. If you do
not show up or call and cancel 24 hrs before the
trip or event, we will not give a refund or credit. If
admission cost is pre-paid no refund will be
given. All refund checks will come via mail from
the City of Laurel.
Savage Mill Mall, MD
Thursday, April 18 ~ Course # 5569
Savage Mill, a 19th century textile mill, has been
restored to a unique shopping mall featuring
quality antique stores, home furnishing stores,
craft galleries, artist studios, specialty shops,
restaurants, and an authentic French bakery.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
Programs are subject to change; you will be
informed when and if necessary.
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The City of Laurel Department of
Parks and Recreation
Division of Senior Services
422 Montgomery Street
Laurel, Maryland 20707
Phone 301-776-6168
www.laurel.md.us
April
May
June
2013
Fells Point 9th Privateer Festival, MD
Saturday, April 20 ~ Course # 5570
Come help celebrate the rich maritime and
privateer history and learn the difference
between a pirate and a privateer! A day of funfilled activities from Thames Street Park and Ann
Street Pier to Broadway Square and Broadway
Pier! Dine on your own locally.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
La Palapa Grill & Cantina, MD
Sunday, May 5 ~ Course # 5574
Dine on your own as we taste the flavor and
enjoy the sounds and atmosphere of Mexico.
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
MD City Drop Off
Monday, May 6 ~ Course # 5575
We will drop you off at: T.J. Maxx, Wal-Mart,
Target or Kohl’s and return in 3 hours to pick you
up. Please limit your purchases to two
reasonable-size bags so you can fit one at your
feet and one in your lap.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
Union Station, DC
Monday, April 22 ~ Course # 5571
Union Station is hosting Earth Day featuring
interactive, eco-friendly experiences to raise
awareness of environmental issues.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
The Aris Allen Shoe Museum, MD
Thursday, May 9, ~ Course # 5576
Open in 1996, Aris Allen is owned by swing
dancers who have more than a decade of swing
dance experience. This has lead to a passion for
preserving swing era dance, music and culture.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
Towson Town Center, MD
Friday, April 26 ~ Course # 5593
Towson Town Center in Baltimore County offers
exciting shopping with luxury retailers including
Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Burberry, Pottery
Barn, Michael Kors and more at one of
Maryland’s largest indoor malls.
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
MD City Drop Off
Monday, May 13 ~ Course # 5594
We will drop you off at: T.J. Maxx, Wal-Mart,
Target or Kohl’s and return in 3 hours to pick you
up. Please limit your purchases to two
reasonable-size bags so you can fit one at your
feet and one in your lap.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
The Blue Dolphin Seafood Bar and Grill, MD
Sunday, April 28 ~ Course # 5572
The menu features a strong variety of seasonal
ingredients prepared in appetizing dishes.
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
Wegmans in Columbia, MD
Monday, April 29 ~ Course # 5573
This is a 3 hour shopping trip. Please limit your
purchases to two reasonable-size bags so you
can fit one at your feet and one in your lap.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
National Gallery of Art, DC
Sunday, May 19 ~ Course # 5577
The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, formed in
1848, shook the art world of mid-19th century
Britain, by rejecting traditional approaches to
painting. Dine on your own locally.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
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The City of Laurel Department of
Parks and Recreation
Division of Senior Services
422 Montgomery Street
Laurel, Maryland 20707
Phone 301-776-6168
www.laurel.md.us
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June
2013
Pageant of the Tsars, DC
Thursday, May 16 ~ Course # 5578
The 400th anniversary of the founding of the
Romanov dynasty is being celebrated at the
Hillwood Estate Museum & Gardens. This
special exhibition highlights four lavish albums
and imperial treasures created to commemorate
coronation ceremonies. Admission is $12.00.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
Nautilus Diner, MD
Sunday, June 2 ~ Course # 5583
This old-fashioned nautical-themed diner offers
breakfast all day in addition to a large menu with
some sugar-free desserts.
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
City Place Mall, MD
Thursday, June 6 ~ Course # 5584
City Place Mall is a 400,000 square foot, fivestory upscale shopping mall. Dine on your own in
the mall.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
Wegmans in Lanham, MD
Monday, May 20 ~ Course # 5579
This is a 3 hour shopping trip. Please limit your
purchases to two reasonable-size bags so you
can fit one at your feet and one in your lap.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
The Capital Jazz Fest
Sunday, June 9 ~ Course # 5585
This is more than just a concert, it's an event! It's
a place to people-watch, eat, drink, shop, mingle
and relax. Enjoy some of the coolest music
performed by artists who you won't see
anywhere else in the area this summer. Bring a
bag lunch or eat at a local vendor in the food
court. Admission cost TBA.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
Spy Museum, DC
Thursday, May 23 ~ Course # 5580
Exquisitely Evil: 50 Years of Bond Villains and
over 100 film artifacts are included in the
admission ticket of $15.95.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
Friday Night Jazz, DC ~ Course # 5581
Friday, May 24
Westminster Presbyterian Church opens their
sanctuary for the community of talented jazz
musicians and their supporters from around the
Washington area. Dine on your own in the
banquet hall. Admission is $5.00.
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
MD City Drop Off
Monday, June 10 ~ Course # 5586
We will drop you off at: T.J. Maxx, Wal-Mart,
Target or Kohl’s and return in 3 hours to pick you
up. Please limit your purchases to two
reasonable- size bags so you can fit one at your
feet and one in your lap.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
National Memorial Day Choral Festival at
Kennedy Center, DC
Sunday, May 26 ~ Course # 5582
Music Celebrations International invites you to
remember those who have served our country by
celebrating their memory with free admission to
75 nonstop musical salutes.
Time: 1:45 p.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
National Harbor Drop Off
Thursday, June 13 ~ Course # 5595
Explore the waterfront from the Awakening to the
Gaylord. Dine on your own.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
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The City of Laurel Department of
Parks and Recreation
Division of Senior Services
422 Montgomery Street
Laurel, Maryland 20707
Phone 301-776-6168
www.laurel.md.us
April
May
June
2013
Maryland Science Museum, MD
Saturday, June 15 ~ Course # 5596
Dinosaurs, planet earth, the human body, outer
space and Chesapeake Bay life, things Sir Isaac
Newton never imagined, in a “Please Touch”
environment. Admission is $16.50 at the door.
Dine on your own locally.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
Inner Harbor Drop off, MD
Saturday, June 29 ~ Course # 5591
Enjoy 4 hours of wandering in and out of your
favorite spots on the harbor. Dine on your own.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
Captain James Restaurant, MD Landing
Sunday, July 7 ~ Course # 5592
Enjoy a unique dining experience in a restaurant
shaped like a merchant vessel.
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
Wegmans in Columbia, MD
Monday, June 17 ~ Course # 5587
This is a 3 hour shopping trip. Please limit your
purchases to two reasonable-size bags so you
can fit one at your feet and one in your lap.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
City of Laurel Senior Programs
Barbara Brown’s Line Dancing
Class is on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30
a.m. at the Laurel Armory. This fast paced dance
class is a fun and exciting way to exercise for a
low cost of $35.00 per person, per session.
Picnic in the Park, DC
Thursday, June 20 ~ Course # 5588
Pack a picnic, a bag lunch or grab a bite in the
lounge at the East Potomac golf course. Bug
repellant is a must.
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
Seniors “N” Motion & Wandering Walkers
Please join us at the RJDCC to continue walking
around the gym on Tuesdays and Thursdays
between 9:00 am and 10:00 am. Pre-registration
is required. Everyone is required to
sign in at the front desk.
Blue Monday Blues, DC
Monday, June 24 ~ Course # 5589
Westminster Presbyterian Church presents the
blues on Mondays. The Blues is a tradition that
blends the spiritual longing and affirmation that
distinguish the human condition and give us
reason to hope. Dine on your own. Admission is
$5.00 at the door.
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
Rug Hooking
If interested join us at 10:00 a.m. on
Fridays in the conference room at the RJDCC.
Senior Gym Rates
The City of Laurel has two gyms where you can
work out. Call 301-776-6168 for more
information. Senior Resident Daily is $2.50,
Annual $72.50 and Senior Non-Resident Daily is
$7.00, Annual Pass $110.00.
Newseum, DC
Thursday, June 27 ~ Course # 5590
The Newseum offers visitors an experience that
blends five centuries of news history with up-tothe-second technology & hands-on exhibits. Dine
on your own locally. Admission is $17.95.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Transportation Fee: $5.00
Free Basic Line Dancing Class
Dance with us on Fridays at 9:30 a.m. in the
RJDCC. This free beginner’s line dance class is
a great workout.
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