April 10, 2024

Newest Episode of ‘50+ in Montgomery County’ Highlights Joys and Benefits of Dancing

Newest Episode of ‘50+ in Montgomery County’ Highlights Joys and Benefits of Dancing

The joys and benefits of dancing could apply to just about everyone, and in the latest episode of County Cable Montgomery’s (CCM) “50+ in Montgomery County,” the show focuses on how moving to music can particularly benefit older residents. The show can now be viewed on cable or online via the County's YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/montgomerycountymd.


Montgomery County’s cable station produces numerous shows that can help residents or that better explain how County Government is using the funds in its budget. This show is co-produced by the County’s Commission on Aging.

In this episode, host Katie Smith of the Commission on Aging leads the discussion about where seniors can find opportunities to dance, different types of dancing available to County seniors and how dancing can enhance lifestyles.

Guests on the show include Sara Swarr from Montgomery County Recreation, Janine Tursini from Arts for the Aging and Judith Bauer from Quicksilver Dance Company.

“50+ in Montgomery County” can be viewed online on demand at https://youtu.be/l2jFGZ6MFn0.

Residents with cable can view the show at numerous times throughout April on CCM. The show can be seen on Comcast Channels 6 and 996 (HD), RCN Channels 6 and1056 (HD) and Verizon Channel 30 at the following times: Sunday (7:30 p.m.); Monday (10 a.m.); Tuesday (1 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m.); Wednesday (7:30 p.m.); Thursday (2:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m.); Friday (10:30 a.m., 7:30 p.m.) and Saturday (2 a.m., 1 p.m.).

The show also is available from the CCM website at https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/CCM/fifty-plus.html.

For more information about senior services in Montgomery County, go to https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/senior