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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.
City of Gaithersburg Senior Center | 80 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg
Tuesdays | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Holiday Park Senior Center | 3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton
Tuesdays | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Wednesdays and Thursdays | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Margaret Schweinhaut Center | 1000 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring
Wednesdays | 10 a.m. - 2:00 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! Participants receive free blood pressure screening and health information provided by Suburban Hospital.
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. Please call 301-896-3939 to register.
Clara Barton Community Center | 7425 MacArthur Boulevard | Cabin John, Maryland 20818
Aerobics/Weight Training/Stretching| Mondays & Wednesdays | 11 – 11:45 a.m.
Potomac Community Center | 11315 Falls Road | Potomac, Maryland 20854
Aerobics/Weight Training/Stretching | Tuesdays & Fridays | 10 – 10:45 a.m
Bethesda Regional Service Center | 4805 Edgemoor Lane, 2nd Floor | Bethesda, Maryland 20814
Weight Training| Wednesdays | 11:15 a.m. – Noon
Aerobics/Weight Training/Stretching| Fridays | 11:15 a.m. – Noon
Margaret Schweinhaut Center | 1000 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring
Stability Ball |Tuesdays | 11 – Noon
Weight Training |10 – 11 am| Tuesdays | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m
Advanced Weight Training | Wednesdays | 2:45 – 3:45 pm
Holiday Park Senior Center | 3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton
Stability Ball |Mondays | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Advanced Weight Training |Fridays| 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Weight Training |Fridays| 11am – noon
Jane E. Lawton Community Center | 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase
Weight Training | Tuesdays | 12:15 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Gwendolyn Britt Senior Activity Center | 4009 Wallace Road | North Brentwood, Maryland 20722
Aerobics/Weight Training/Stretching |Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.