February 3, 2020

Montgomery County Recreation Announces New Senior Programs and Services at Wheaton Library and Community Recreation Center


The seventh Montgomery County Senior Center is now open at the Wheaton Library and Community Recreation Center complex, located at 11701 Georgia Avenue. Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich toured the senior center on Friday, Jan. 24 and noted the importance of providing opportunities for the County’s growing 55-plus population to stay active and engaged.

The Center provides opportunities for community members 55 years or older to participate in recreational, educational, and cultural activities. The facility hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

In addition to Wheaton, the County’s senior centers include Damascus, Holiday Park, Long Branch, Margaret Schweinhaut, North Potomac and White Oak. The centers offer a variety of activities including travel programs, health and wellness programs and services, a weekday lunch program, recreation programs, information and referral assistance, volunteer opportunities and exercise and fitness facilities.

More information is available by visiting the MoCoRec website.