Name: The United Methodist Church Baltimore- Washington Conference
Description:. This organization assists people with locating United Methodist Churches in Montgomery County
Telephone: 1-800-492-2525
Address: 9720 Patuxent Woods Drive Suite 100
Columbia, MS 21046
Website: www.bwconf.org
Contact Person: Anyone who answers the telephone can provide assistance.

Name: National Capital Presbytery
Description: This organization assists people with locating Presbyterian Churches in Montgomery County.
Telephone: 202-244-4760
Address: 4915 45^th St. NW, Washington, DC 20016
Contact Person: Anyone who answers the telephone can provide assistance.

Name: The Southeastern District of the Lutheran Church
Description: This organization assists people with locating Lutheran Churches in Montgomery County.
Telephone: 703-971-9371
Address: P.O. Box 10415, Alexandria, VA 22310-0415
www.se@lcms.org
Contact Person: Anyone who answers the telephone can provide assistance.

Name: Mid-Atlantic District Office of the Church of the Brethren
Description: This organization assists people with locating Lutheran Churches in Montgomery County.
Telephone: 410-465-8777
Address: 10378 Baltimore National Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21402
Contact Person: Anyone who answers the telephone can provide assistance.

Name: Unitarian Church of Rockville
Description: This congregation is a starting point for people who would like to locate a Unitarian Church in Montgomery County.
Telephone: 301-762-7666
Address: 501 Mannakee St, Rockville, MD 20850
Contact Person: Judi Eisenhauer

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Recreation Centers

Name: Bauer Drive Community Center
Telephone: 301-468-4015
Address: 14625 Bauer Drive, Rockville

Name: Clara Barton Community Center
Telephone: 301-229-0010
Address: 7425 MacArthur Blvd., Cabin John

Name: East County Community Center
Telephone: 301-572-7004
Address: 3310 Gateshead Manor Way, Silver Spring

Name: Germantown Community Center
Telephone: 301-601-1680
Address: 18905 Kingsview Road, Germantown

Name: Good Hope Community Center
Telephone: 301-989-1210
Address: 14715 Good Hope Road, Silver Spring

Name: Leland Community Center
Telephone: 301-652-2249
Address: 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase

Name: Long Branch Community Center
Telephone: 301-431-5702
Address: 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring

Name: Longwood Community Center
Telephone: 301-570-1200
Address: 19300 Georgia Avenue, Brookeville

Name: Plum Gar Community Center
Telephone: 301-601-0966
Address: 19561 Scenery Drive, Germantown

Name: Potomac Community Center
Telephone: 301-983-4471
Address: 11315 Falls Road, Potomac

Name: Rosemary Hills Community Center
(Scheduled to open 7/00)
Telephone: 301-565-7308
Address: 2450 Lyttonsville Road, Silver Spring

Name: Ross J. Boddy Community Center
Telephone: 301-570-1204
Address: 18529 Brooke Road, Sandy Spring

Name: Scotland Community Center
Telephone: 301-983-4455
Address: 7700 Scotland Drive, Potomac

Name: Twinbrook Recreation Center
Telephone: 301-315-5760
Address: 12920 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville

Name: Upper County Community Center
Telephone: 301-840-2469
Address: 8201 Emory Grove Road, Gaithersburg

Name: Wheaton Community Center
Telephone: 301-929-5500
Address: 11711 Georgia Ave, Wheaton

Name: Montgomery County Recreation Department
Description: Request a free copy of the "Guide to Recreation and Leisure" to find:
¨ Free outdoor concerts
¨ Outdoor adventure and fitness programs
¨ Special interest classes (dancing, crafts, music)
¨ Community festivals
Telephone: 240-777-6900
Address: 12210 Bushey Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20902
Website: http://www.montgomerycou ntymd.gov/rec/


Name: The Rockville Swim Center
Description: The Swim Center facilities include: four pools (two indoor and two outdoors), a whirlpool, basketball and tennis courts, a gym and a snack bar.
Passes available for people with low incomes. Rate is $15 per year and 50 cents for each time you go there. Call for more details.
Telephone: 301-309-3040
Address: 355 Martins Lane, Rockville, MD 20850

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Entertainment Outings

Name: National Zoo
Description: Smithsonian Institute's zoological park
Address: 3001 Connecticut Ave, NW
Take Metro Redline to "Woodley Park/Zoo"
Telephone: 202-673-4800
Website: www.si.edu/natzoo/

Name: Concerts In The Park
Description : Free. Bring a picnic, and a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy music and shows on a summer evening. Performances begin at 7:00 p.m. Call to receive a free brochure for summer schedule.
Telephone: 240-777-6821
Address: At various regional parks in Montgomery County
Website: http://www.montgomerycou ntymd.gov/rec/

Name: Montgomery County Conference and Visitors Bureau
Description: Request a free copy of Calendar of cultural events
Telephone: 301- 428-9702
Address: 12900 Middlebrook Road, Suite 1400
Germantown, MD 20874
Website:
www.cvbmontco.com

Name: The Kennedy Center Millenium Stage
Description: Free concerts daily at 6 PM. No tickets required
Telephone: 202-467-4600
Address: 2700 F. St, NW, Washington, DC 20566
Take Metro to "Foggy Bottom/GWU" station and ride the free shuttle to the Kennedy Center
Website:
www.kennedy-center.org

Strathmore Hall Arts Center
Art shows, special events, concert series and a resource guide to the arts in Montgomery County
301-530-0540

Round House Theater
Plays for adults and children. Trains children, teens and adults in performing arts
301-933-1644

National Capital Trolley Museum
Collection of antique trolleys, trains, and streetcars
301-384-6088

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Hobbies/Special Interest

Name: Outdoor Adventure Programs
Description: Introduction to white water kayaking. Introduction to white water canoeing.Learn some basic skills. Swimming ability required.
Telephone: 240-777-6971
Address: Recreation Department Office Round House Theatre
12210 Bushey Drive, Silver Spring, MD
Website: http://www.montgomerycou ntymd.gov/rec/

Name: Bethesda Academy of Performing Arts
Description: "Arts Access Program"
Opportunities for performing (acting, singing, dancing).
Telephone: 301-320-2550
Address: 7300 Whittier Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817
Website: www.imaginationstage.org

Name: Maryland Mountain Club
Description: Group hikes in local parks
Low cost, transportation can be arranged
Telephone: 410-796-2722
Address: N/A

Name: Sierra Club
Description: Group hikes in local parks
Telephone:301-277-7111
(Tape of upcoming activities)
Address:7338 Baltimore Avenue #1A, College Park, MD 20740
Website:maryland.sierraclub.org/
Contact Person: David Hauck, 301-270-5826

Name: Potomac Appalachian Trail Club
Description: Group hikes in local parks
Telephone: 703-242-0965
(Tape of upcoming activities)
Address: N/A

Name: Motorcycle Safety Education
Description: Offers beginner and advanced rider courses
Telephone: 1-800-638-1722
Address: 6601 Richie Highway NE, Room 207C
Motor Vehicle Administration
Glen Burnie, MD 21062

Name: Montgomery Recreation Fencing Club
Description: Recreational fencing club. Meets in Rockville
Telephone: 301-774-7777
Address: Potomac Community Center
11315 Falls Road, Potomac, MD
Website: www.center.com

Name: Rockville Arts Place
Description: Offers affordable art classes for all ages and levels as well as volunteer and internship opportunities.
Telephone: 301-869-8623
Fax: 301-869- 9173
Address: 9300 Gaither Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Website www.rockvilleartsp lace.org/index.html

Name: Friendship Star Quilters Guild of Montgomery County
Description: The goal of the guild is to foster fellowship and support for beginning to advanced quilters.
Address: Meets at Gaithersburg Church of the Nazarene
8921 Warfield Road, Gaithersburg, MD
Website: www.friendshipstar.org

Name: Glen Echo National Park
Description: Offers year-round activities in dance, theater and the arts. Annual special events and festivals.
Address: 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD
Take Bus 29 from Friendship Heights or
Telephone: main line) 301-492-6229
events line) 301-492- 6282
Website: www.nps.gov/glec

Name: Roundhouse Theater School
Description: Offers a variety of theater classes
Address: 12210 Bushey Drive, Silver Spring, MD
Telephone: 301-933-7337
Website: www.round-house.org

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Support Groups

Name: Alcoholics Anonymous
Description: Washington Metropolitan Area Meetings Daily
Telephone: Contact (202) 966-9115
Address: WAIA, 4530 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 111, Washington, DC 20008
Website: N/A

Name: Alcoholics Anonyomous (Spanish)
Description: 12 Step meetings conducted in Spanish
Telephone: Grupo Nuevo Amanecer 301-294-2365
Grupo Fe-y-Accion 301-495- 2944
Address: N/A

Name: Alcohol & Drug Support Groups
Description: Support groups meeting in Rockville and Silver Spring
Telephone: 301-439-7191
Address: 1620 Elton Road Suite 204
Silver Spring, MD 20903
Website: www.ephesians.org


Name: Cocaine Anonymous
Description: 12 Step Meetings
Telephone: Recording of meeting listings 202-726-1717
Address: N/A

Support Groups Targeted for People with Disabilities

Name: Learning Disabilities Association of Montgomery County
Description: Fun Bunch - A career and social group for young adults ages 21 and over, with learning disabilities. Wednesday evening discussions include career, educational goals and social issues. Social activities held monthly.
Telephone: 301-365-9319
Address: Meeting held at: Bethesda Elementary
7600 Arlington Rd., Bethesda, MD
Contact Person: Mark Titus

Name: Best Buddies Maryland
Description: Best Buddies' goal is to foster friendships between people with mental retardation and college students, high school students, and community members on a voluntary basis.
Telephone: 410-539-0615
Address: Best Buddies Regional Office
106 East Chase Street Baltimore, MD 21202
E-mail: Bestbudmd@aol.com

Name: SHHH of Montgomery County
Description: Provides support, education, and access for people who are hard of hearing to learn to cope with hearing loss and to improve the quality of relationships between hard of hearing and hearing people. Membership is $10 a year which helps support these local programs and also includes a bimonthly chapter newsletter.
Telephone: N/A
Address: SHHH Montgomery County Chapter
P.O. Box 30112
Bethesda, MD 20824- 0112
Website: members.tripod.com/~maf _/mcshhh/

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Links to Work

Name: Counseling and Career Center
Description: Offers low-cost classes, workshops, and counseling in a variety of personal development areas; call for schedule. Downtown Rockville.
Telephone: 301-279-8346
Address: 255 N. Washington St. 4^th Floor
Rockville, MD 20850

Name: Name: Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
Description: Provides assistance with job search and job skills
Telephone: 301-949-3750
Address: Suite 661 North Office Building
2730 University Blvd.
Wheaton, MD 20902- 199

Name: Independence Now
Description: Focus is independent living. Assists with development and implementation of personal, education, work, and volunteer goals.
Telephone: (301) 277-2839
Address:12301 Old Columbia Pike, Suite 101
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Website:http://www.innow.org/
See also these sites about independent living: Independent Living USA- ILCs and
      Maryland Statewide Independent Living Council

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Links to Volunteering

There are hundreds of volunteer opportunities in Montgomery County. This is just one clearinghouse to start to learn about the various opportunities.

Name: Volunteer and Community Service Center
Description: Links volunteers with non-profit organizations with volunteer needs.
Telephone: 240-777-2600
Address: 401 Hungerford Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
Website: www.montgomerycount ymd.gov/volunteer

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Links to Education

Name: Community Education Classes
Description: Seasonal classes in a variety of subjects. Call for catalogue.
Telephone: 301-929-2025
Address: Connecticut Park Center
12518 Greenly Street
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Website: www.mcps.k12.md.us/ adulted

Name: Montgomery College Continuing Education
Description: Variety of courses offered at varying levels.
Telephone: 301-279-5188
Address: 51 Mannakee Street
Rockville, MD 20850
Website:www.montgomerycollege.org< /FONT>

Name: Graduate School, USDA
Description: Range of courses and skill trainings offered
Telephone: 1-888-744-grad
Address: Room 1103, South Bldg.
1400 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20250- 9901
Website: http://grad.usda.gov


Education Supports Targeted for People with Disabilities

Name: Computer Learning and Resource Center
Description: Offers people with disabilities a place to learn & practice computer skills, as well as access the internet, at very low cost.
White Oak area.
Telephone: 301-431-1628
Address: 1751 Elton Road Suite 111
Silver Spring, MD 20903
Website: http://www.clarcinc.org/

Name: Montgomery College Disability Center
Description: Offers tuition assistance for people receiving SSDI, as well as individual educational and career counseling.
Telephone: 301-279-5058
Address: 51 Mannakee Street
Rockville, MD 20850
Website: www.montgomerycollege.org< /FONT>

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Transportation Resource List

Name: Metrorail
Description: General Public Transportation
Telephone: 202-637-7000
Address: 600 5^th St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
Website: www.wmata.com

Name: Maryland Rail Commuter (MARC)
Description: Service of the Mass Transit Admin. which serves 11 Montgomery County stations. Operates weekdays between Martinsburg, West Virginia, & Washington Union Station via Rockville & Silver Spring.
Telephone: 1-800-325-rail
Address: Mass Transit Administration
6 Paul Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Website: www.mtamaryland.com

Name: Montgomery County Taxicab Unit
Description: General taxi service, including 66 that are wheelchair accessible. Service is available 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week. All charge metered fare, rate is posted in each vehicle. (companies)
Telephone: - Action Taxi 301-840-1222
- All County Cab 301-924- 4344
- Barwood Cab 301-984- 1900
- Montgomery Taxi Cab 301- 762-2001
- Regency Cab 301-990- 9000

Name: Travel Training
Description: Travel training is provided on how to use buses or trains, specific routes, stops, and stations.
Telephone: 202-962-2811
Address: Attn: ADA
600 5^th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Website: www.wmata.com

Transportation Targeted for People with Disabilities

Name: Lift-equipped Metrobus
Description: Platforms will lift wheelchair/disabled person on-board & secured.
Telephone: 202-637-7000
Address: Attn: ADA
600 5^th St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
Website: www.wmata.com

Name: On-Call Metrobus
Description: If lift-equipped aren't available on your route, this may be used. Make reservations 24 hours in advance.
Telephone: 202-962-1825
Address: Attn: ADA
600 5^th St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
Website: www.wmata.com

Name: Metro Access
Description: Curb-to-curb paratransit service available for persons who are unable to use accessible fixed route service & meet eligibility requirements as specified in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Reservations required.
Telephone:Call the MetroAccess Office at (301) 562-5361 for Voice, or (301) 588-7535 for TDD, and ask for Certification Staff.
Address: Attn: ADA
600 5^th St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
Website: www.wmata.com

Name: Montgomery County Ride-On
Description: General public transportation Call for schedule listings.
Telephone: 240-777-7433
Address: N/A
Website: montgomerycountymd.gov/content/dpwt/transit/default.asp

Name: Meditrans
Description: (Medicaid Transportation) Must have Medicaid card for low-income medical assistance.
Telephone: 301-468-4125
Address: N/A

Name: WMATA Reduced Fare Program
Description: Reduced fare for persons with disabilities or senior citizens. Can be used on Metrobus, Metrorail, & Montgomery County Ride-On. Eligibility determined once Metro application for the Reduced Fare Program has been completed and certified by an appropriate healthcare professional.
Telephone: 202-962-1245
Address: 600 5^th St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
Website: www.wmata.com

Name: Call 'n' Ride-Montgomery County
Desription: Must be 70 yrs./older or disabled. Application must be obtained & by both the applicant & healthcare professional.
Telephone: 301-948-5409
Address: P.O Box 8465
Gaithersburg, MD 20898


Transportation Links Targeted for Senior Citizens

Name: Senior Nutrition & Grocery Shopping Transportation
Service Provided: Transportation to some county nutrition programs & 3 county-operated senior centers. Grocery shopping and transportation for low-income senior housing centers.
Telephone: 240-777-3810
Address: 401 Hungerford Dr. 4^th Floor
Rockville, MD 20850
Contact Person: Marilyn D' Antuono

Name: City of Rockville-Call 'n' Ride
Service Provided: Must be 60 yrs./older, sliding scale subsidy.
Telephone: 301-309-3050
Address: 1150 Carnation Dr.
Rockville, MD 20850
Contact Person: Marie Mackay

Name: Rockville City Senior Services
Service Provided: Transportation to senior centers and events.
Telephone: 301-309-3050
Address: 1150 Carnation Dr.
Rockville, MD 20850

Public Libraries

Montgomery County Libraries

• Aspen Hill 301-871-2094
  
• Bethesda Regional 301-986-4300
  
• Chevy Chase 301-986-4313
  
• Fairland 301-421-5400
  
• Gaithersburg Regional 301-840-2515
  
• Germantown 240-777-0110
  
• Kensington Park 301-897-2211
  
• Long Branch 301-565-7410
  
• Rockville Regional 240-777-0140
  
• Silver Spring 301-565-7689
  
• Wheaton Regional 301-929-5520

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