Program Name: Food Preservation 101                                              Ages: Adult

Facilitator: Terrie Robbins                                                                   Fee: NA

Days of the Week: ☐Monday ☐Tuesday ☐Wednesday ☒Thursday ☐Friday

Start Date: 4/20/2023              End Date: 6/15/2023

Start Time: 5:30                      End Time: 7:00

Location: Washington Square

Program Description: Food Preservation 101 will introduce and demonstrate for residents time-tested and proven methods food preservations (canning & dehydrating). In addition, residents will receive tips and suggestions on how they can increase the shelf-life of food products, stretch their food budgets, and lessen their impact on the environment.

Program Name: Montgomery County Resource Information Session           Ages: 18 and Up

Facilitator: Resident Counselor                                                                       Fee: Free

Days of the Week:  ☐Monday   ☒Tuesday   ☐Wednesday   ☐Thursday    ☐Friday

Location: Service Coordination Virtual Montgomery County Resource Sharing

Program Description:  Do you need know how to find and navigate available resources? Resident Services will host monthly resource sharing sessions monthly.  This is an opportunity for participants to learn about available resources in Montgomery County and at HOC to include food resources, wellness, financial assistance resources for emergencies, employment, tuition assistance, etc.  The sessions are offered on the third Tuesday of each month in the evening. Staff will provide information on how to navigate services.  This will also provide a space for participants to inquire about their resource needs.  In addition, this will be an opportunity for participants to learn about the services offered by the Resident Services Division. Must register online to participate.  Registered participants will receive virtual instructions.       

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Program Name: HOUSING FUNDAMENTALS       Ages: 18 and Up

Facilitator: Resident Counselor                               Fee: Free

Days of the Week:  ☐Monday   ☐Tuesday   ☒Wednesday   ☐Thursday    ☐Friday

Start Time: 6:00 P.M.         End Time: 7:30 P.M.

Location: Service Coordination Virtual Workshop

Program Description: Everyone needs safe, decent and stable housing. This interactive workshop focuses on the agency’s mission in keeping residents housed in the various housing programs that the Housing Opportunities Commission has to offer.  The workshop attempts to empower participants with information that will assist them in being successful with housing.  The workshop combines effective strategies and information on available resources that can help a resident to successfully maintain his/her housing. Participants will develop a better understanding of his/her housing program and guidelines and the rights and responsibilities outlined in a lease.  Must register online to participate.  Registered participants will receive virtual instructions.       

Program Name: (Financial Literacy- Introduction Financial Coaching information sessions)        Ages: Adults

Facilitator: Resident Services Counselor Shirley Benning                                                              Fee: $0

Days of the Week: ☐Monday Tuesday x Wednesday ☐Thursday ☐Friday

Start Date: 02/15/2023               End Date: 12/20/2023

Start Time: 6:00 P.M.                   End Time: 7:30 P.M.

Location: Virtual

Program Description: The Resident Services Office is hosting a Virtual Financial Literacy Information sessions for Adults. Introduction to Financial Coaching. Helping participant understand financial accountability and financial challenges to building financial wellness. Introducing one-on-one coaching for participants. financial landscape. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about managing their finances, learn how to budget to help pay for rent and utilities, learn how to access resources to help increase income. This virtual information session is facilitated by resident service counsel Shirley Benning

The virtual informational sessions will be held on the third Wednesday of each month.

Participants will be required to register using a google meet link.

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Program Name: Chess Camp                          Ages: 4^th-6^th grade

Facilitator: Magnus Chess Academy                Fee:    $30 per child

Days of the Week:  ☒Monday   ☒Tuesday   ☒Wednesday   ☒Thursday    ☒Friday

Start Date: 6/26/2023       End Date: 6/30/2023

Start Time: 9am               End Time:  4pm

Location:   Seneca Ridge 19568 Scenery Dr, Germantown   

Program Description: During this in-person, week-long program children will come together to learn, have fun, and play chess!  The program includes lunch and a daily snack.  At the conclusion of the camp, each child who completes the program will receive a Chess set and a T-shirt to commemorate their enjoyable time.  20 spaces available

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Program Name: Chess Camp                       Ages: 1^st-3^rd grade

Facilitator: Magnus Chess Academy             Fee:    $30 per child

Days of the Week:  ☒Monday   ☒Tuesday   ☒Wednesday   ☒Thursday    ☒Friday

Start Date: 6/26/2023       End Date: 6/30/2023

Start Time: 9am                End Time:  4pm

Location:   Tanglewood 9002 Manchester Rd, Silver Spring   

Program Description: During this in-person, week-long program children will come together to learn, have fun, and play chess!  The program includes lunch and a daily snack.  At the conclusion of the camp, each child who completes the program will receive a Chess set and a T-shirt to commemorate their enjoyable time.  20 spaces available

Program Name: Summer Celebration Popup Event               Ages: All Ages

Facilitator: Tabitha Bellamy                                                     Fee: 0.00

Days of the Week: ☐Monday ☐Tuesday ☐Wednesday ☒Thursday ☐Friday

Start Date: 6/29/2023 End Date: 6/29/2023

 

Start Time: 1pm End Time: 4pm

Location: Town Centre Place

Program Description: There will be Food, Fun, Games and Prizes. Come out to celebrate the end of school and the beginning of your summer break with a carnival theme party. Let us kick off the summer with a BANG!