Activities
Thursdays and Fridays
College Park Seniors Program Activities
The City offers weekly senior activities including arts, dance, excercise, guest speakers and more every Thursday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the College Park Woods Clubhouse, 3545 Marlbrough Way, and every Friday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Branchville Volunterr Fire Company's Heroes Hall, 4905 Branchville Road. Call 240-487-3614 for more information or to RSVP for an activity.
Weekly on Monday April - Nov, Monthly Dec - March
Club 300 Walking Club
Experience different trails in Prince George’s County weekly on Monday mornings, April through November, and once per month, December through March. Club 300 members have the option to participate in various walking challenges. The club is open to seniors (age 60 or better) or pre-seniors (age 50 to 59). All fitness levels are welcome!
Wednesdays 10:00 am, Old Parish House
Virtual Book Club
College Park Arts Exchange offers a virtual book club. To register and receive the zoom lin, email info@cpae.org.
April 15: Hitler’s Last Hostages: Looted Art and the Soul of the Third Reich by Mary Lane.
May 20:. Fashionopolis, by Dana Thomas.
June 17: The Orphans of Davenport: Eugenics, the Great Depression, and the War over Children’s Intelligence, by Marilyn Brookwood.
July 15: Bag man: the wild crimes, audacious cover-up & spectacular downfall of a brazen crook in the White House, by Rachel Maddow and Michael Yarvitz.
Sundays, 5:00 - 8:00 pm, Old Parish House
Needle Arts Club
Calling all needle crafters! Join your fellow neighbor-crafters for some community building through stitching with the needle art of your choice. A variety of arts will be represented and more are always welcome to grow and build our local arts community!
Sporting Events
University of Maryland Athletics
The University of Maryland has a wide array of sports on campus. Most people know about the football team and basketball teams, but there are a variety of other sports that offer free tickets, including Softball, Field Hockey, Gymnastics, Golf, Women’s Tennis, and Track and Field. To access the full schedule of all UMD sporting events, click the "more info" button.
Classes
Fridays, 10:00 to 11:00 am
Virtual Line Dance Classes
Join Jessie’s Soul Line Dancers (JSLD), instructors as they provide step-by-step instruction, and students then perform the dance to soul, gospel or pop music. The organization places heavy emphasis on the fun of line dancing in support of a healthy lifestyle. Email info@cpae.org to register for the link to join the Zoom workshop.
Live Performances
The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
Located on the University of Maryland campus in College Park, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center is a leading venue for the performing arts. The Clarice hosts a dynamic range of events, including theater, music, dance, and multidisciplinary performances. To see the full calendar of free and ticketed offerings, click the "More Info" button.
City Meetings
Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday at 9:00 am
PGPD District 1 Coffee Club Webinars
Join by Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83396094990?pwd=WjJVYXZlL2ZxZWFiMTYwYVdqL3hnQT09 or
Join by phone: 978- 990-5399, Meeting ID: 833 9609 4990, Password: 720306
Tuesdays, 7:30 pm, City Hall & Virtual
Mayor & Council Meetings
Mayor and Council meetings are held on Tuesday nights in the 2nd floor Council Chambers at City Hall. Interested persons may attend in person, or via Zoom. Free parking is available in the Downtown Parking Garage located at 7306 Yale Avenue to attend Council meetings. For the Zoom link, full schedule or more info, click the "more info" button.
Other
Saturdays, April 12 - November 22, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Hollywood Farmer's Market
Each Saturday, enjoy live music while you shop our vibrant market filled with fresh, locally-grown produce, handmade goods, and more! Located in the parking lot of MOM's Organic Market, 9803 Rhode Island Avenue, College Park, MD,
Last Saturday of the month. Virtual Event
Corridor Conversations
An online informative series to entertain, engage, and educate older residents residing along the Route 1 Corridor. These Corridor Conversations programs will be held on the last Saturday of the month at 2:00 pm and attendees can join via telephone or Zoom. For the calendar of speakers and to register, click the "More Info" button.