Howard County Resource Guide 2018

O F F I C E O N A G I N G A N D I N D E P E N D E N C E P R O G R A M S 48 H OWA R D C O U N T Y R E S O U R C E G U I D E 2 0 1 7 Fitness Options The Office on Aging and Independence offers a wide range of fitness options to help you on your journey to improved health and fitness, even if you have a condition which limits your ability to exercise. Exercise Consultation and Fitness Assessment A certified exercise specialist instructs participants how to start a new exercise program, how to exercise with their specific condition and how to pick the best exercise class or home exercise routine for them. Fitness assessment is a way for individuals to track their fitness progress over time and evaluate whether their exercise program is effective. The Senior Fitness Test is developed by Rikli and Jones is used for the assessment. It is also a useful tool in that it provides feedback as to how one compares to others in their age group, hence helps with the direction of program development. Fitness assessments are available to the community, at various 50+ centers once a year. Ellicott City 50+ Fitness Center IIn 2015, the Office on Aging and Independence opened the Ellicott City 50+ Fitness Center. Located within the former Miller Library at 9411 Frederick Road, the Ellicott City 50+ Fitness Center is open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Monday and Wednesday evenings until 7:30 p.m. Participants are strongly encouraged to complete an orientation session to become familiar with using the machines in the fitness center. Health and Fitness Offering at Your Local 50+ Center Your local 50+ Center is a great place to find a variety of fitness classes. Each center offers a wide range of exercise classes including aerobics, toning, Zumba, Pilates, yoga and dance. Check your local center’s newsletter for program offerings and for information on signing up for classes. Volunteer Led Health and Fitness Options Cycle2Health is the first non-competitive, peer-led, bicycling club developed for older adults in Howard County. Rides vary in length and difficulty and depart from various locations. Adults of all ages and riding abilities are welcome to participate. For more information on Cycle2Health, visit the Office on Aging and Independence website at www. howardcountymd.gov/aging. A Step2Health program is under development to meet multiple requests from the community to provide an outdoor walking/hiking program specifically for older adults.Step2Health will also feature weekday walks during daytime hours. Bain 50+ Center 5470 Ruth Keeton Way Columbia, MD 21044 Ph: 410-313-7213 Fax: 410-313-7465 Email: bain50@howardcountymd.gov Hours: Mon–Fri: 8:30am–4:30pm East Columbia 50+ Center 6600 Cradlerock Way Columbia, MD 21045 Ph: 410-313-7680 Fax: 410-313-7688 Email: eastcolumbia50@howardcountymd.gov Hours: Mon & Wed 9am–8:30pm Tu/Th/Fri 9am–4:30pm Elkridge 50+ Center (temporary location thru March 2018: 5660 Furnace Avenue, Elkridge) 6540 Washington Boulevard Elkridge, MD 21075 Ph: 410-313-5192 Fax: 410-313-4929 Email: elkridge50@howardcountymd.gov Hours: Mon–Fri 9am–4:30pm Ellicott City 50+ Center 9401 Frederick Road Ellicott City, MD 21042 Ph: 410-313-1400 Fax: 410-313-1407 Email: ellicottcity50@howardcountymd.gov Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm Ellicott City 50+ Fitness Center 9401 Frederick Road Ellicott City, MD 21042 Ph: 410-313-0727 Email: ellicottcity50@howardcountymd.gov Hours: Mon–Wed 8:30am–7:30pm Thurs & Fri 8:30am–4:00pm Glenwood 50+ Center At the Gary J. Arthur Community Center 2400 Route 97 Cooksville, MD 21723 Ph: 410-313-5440 Fax: 410-313-4846 Email: glenwood50@howardcountymd.gov Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm Longwood 50+ Center 6150 Foreland Garth Columbia, MD 21045 Ph: 410-313-7217 Fax: 410-313-7262 Email: longwood50@howardcountymd.gov Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00am–2:00pm North Laurel 50+ Center 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road Laurel, MD 20723 Ph: 410-313-0380 Fax: 240-568-3030 Email: northlaurel50@howardcountymd.gov Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm 50+ Center Locations