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Ongoing Programs
Diabetes Education Class
Suburban Hospital | 8600 Old Georgetown Road | Bethesda, Maryland 20814
Two-day sessions, fee generally covered by insurance | Call for dates—301.896.3939
This multidisciplinary diabetes education program is designed to help individuals and their families gain a better understanding of the disease.
HeartWell Clinics
HeartWell is a nationally recognized program helping senior citizens maintain their health and independence. Appropriate for adults ages 55 and over who have a diagnosis of cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or other chronic illnesses. Through this approach, participants discover how to reduce the frequency of hospitalizations while maintaining a high level of independent functioning. The HeartWell Clinics focus on preventive guidelines, symptom recognition and management, medication, diet, and lifestyle enhancements, as well as providing nursing consultations from Suburban Hospital RN’s on blood pressure monitoring and individual health education. Free! For more information, call 301.896.6507.
Gaithersburg Senior Center | 80 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg
Fridays | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Holiday Park Community Center | 3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Long Branch Community Center | 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring
Tuesdays | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Margaret Schweinhaut Center | 1000 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring
Thursdays | 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Mall Walking Programs
Walk your way to good health with our free, ongoing indoor walking programs. Start feeling the healthful rewards of dedicated fitness by walking today! Registered participants receive free blood pressure screening and health information provided by Suburban Hospital.
Stepping Out | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Westfield Montgomery Mall | 7101 Democracy Boulevard | Bethesda, Maryland 20817
Rise and Shine Walking Program | Wednesdays | 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Lakeforest Mall | 701 Russell Avenue | Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877
I Love to Walk | Second Monday of every month | 8 - 9 a.m.
White Flint Mall | 11301 Rockville Pike | North Bethesda, Maryland 20895
Senior Shape
Suburban Hospital’s Senior Shape program consists of strength, flexibility, and aerobic exercise training classes. The classes are designed to improve the overall health of seniors residing in Montgomery County and Prince Georges County. Classes are held twice a week at various community centers and are free unless otherwise noted.
Clara Barton Community Center | 7425 MacArthur Boulevard | Cabin John, Maryland 20818
Mondays & Wednesdays | 11 – 11:45 a.m.
Potomac Community Center | 11315 Falls Road | Potomac, Maryland 20854
Tuesdays & Fridays | 10 – 10:45 a.m.
Gwendolyn Britt Senior Activity Center | 4009 Wallace Road | North Brentwood, Maryland 20722
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Vansville Community Center | 6813 Ammendale Road | Beltsville, Maryland 20705
Wednesdays | 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Bethesda Vital Living Center | 4805 Edgemoor Lane, 2nd Floor | Bethesda, Maryland 20814
Wednesdays | 11:15 a.m. – Noon
Fridays | 11:15 a.m. – Noon | Fee associated with this class; for more information, call Roliette Gooding at 301.896.3689.