Food Preservation 101
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.
Summer Celebration Pop Up Event - Magruder's Discovery
Program Name: Magruders Discovery Summer Celebration Popup Event Ages: All Ages
Facilitator: HOC and Resident Services Team Fee: 0.00
Days of the Week: ☐Wednesday
Start Date: 6/14/2023 End Date: 6/14/2023
Start Time: 3pm End Time: 5pm
Location: Magruders Discovery
Program Description: Please come out to enjoy the pop up event at the property where there will be neighbor interaction, STEM activities, games, food and fun. Pleas scan the QR code to register right from your phone. Hope to see you there. Come out to celebrate the end of school year, graduations, life and the beginning of your summer break. Also you can win prizes hope to see you there!
Summer Celebration Popup Event
CODE STW001
Program Name: Summer Celebration Popup Event Ages: All Ages
Facilitator: Courtney Moore & Demetrius Hall Fee: 0.00
Days of the Week: ☐Monday ☐Tuesday ☐Wednesday ☐Thursday ☒Friday
Start Date: 6/16/2023 End Date: 6/16/2023
Start Time: 3pm End Time: 5pm
Location: Seneca Ridge Townhomes
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. -- Seneca Ridge Residents-- Let’s kick off the summer with a BANG!!!!
Mad Science at HOC-Magruder’s Discovery - 2nd-5th graders
Program Name: Mad Science at HOC-Magruder’s Discovery Fee: $20 Ages: 2nd-5th graders
Date: June 19-June 23, 2023
Time: Monday-Friday from 10am-2:30pm
Program Description: Mad Science programs are both educational and fun. Mad Science offers curriculum-correlated, hands-on elementary-level workshops for kids that complement concepts taught in class. Their hands-on science programs are themed around a particular area of science and include such topics as electricity, magnetism, optics, biology, and many more. Mad Science Mad Science at HOC is a week-long- program for 2nd-5th graders. Lunch will be provided. Fee $20 per child. (12 spaces available) June 20-June 23, 2023
Montgomery County Resource Information Session
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.
CSC22-001-HOUSING FUNDAMENTALS-Wednesday
CODE CSC22-001 Virtual
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.
Financial Literacy- Introduction Financial Coaching information sessions
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.
CODE 23SENC RDG - Chess Camp - 4-6 Grade
CODE 23SENC RDG
Program Name: Chess Camp Ages: 4th-6th 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
CODE 23TNGLWD - Chess Camp - 1-3 Grade
CODE 23TNGLWD
Program Name: Chess Camp Ages: 1st-3rd 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