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Senior Event in College Park Tomorrow, and Every Thursday

This summer and including tomorrow, Neighbors Helping Neighbors College Park (NHN-CP) is teaming up with Proteus Brews/Proteus Bicycles to offer a Summer Seniors Coffee Social every Thursday morning from 9:30-10:30 AM. All you need to do is show up when you can. And, please bring along your friends and neighbors! Everyone is welcome; we won’t […]

Building an Age-Friendly Community in College Park

On March 14, 2022, M-NCPPC and the University of Baltimore Jacob France Institute/Artemel & Associates consultant team, with the assistance of the City staff, conducted a virtual community meeting. The purpose of the meeting was two-fold: to inform College Park community members of the project’s status, and most importantly, to gather input vital to developing […]

Where will the College Park Senior’s Bus Go?

City of College Park Senior Bus There is no fee for College Park Seniors The City of College Park Seniors Program offers curb-to-curb bus transportation to City residents aged 62 and older. A minimum 2- business day notice is required. Rides are provided as scheduling allows. Priority is given for medical appointments and shopping within […]

City May Rent Office Space in North College Park for Seniors Program

At tonight’s meeting, the Council will consider a 5-year lease for Seniors Program office space at 10007 Rhode Island Ave, next to Gailes Violin Shop in north College Park. Currently, the Seniors Staff is spread across 3 locations (Attick Towers, Spellman House, and United Methodist Church). Attick Towers has indicated that the space the Seniors […]

City to Join AARP Livable Communities Network

At tomorrow’s meeting, the Council will consider approving a letter of commitment to AARP in support of the City’s membership application in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. The City of College Park Seniors Committee is making this application, on behalf of the City, for membership in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States […]

Opportunity to Help Seniors in Need

This message was shared by Delegate Joseline Pena-melnyk, about an excellent opportunity to help our seniors in need during this challenging time. Here is the site to register: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040b4eabaa22a1fc1-meal. Please share it with your neighbors and friends. Meal delivery for low-income seniors Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign […]

Senior Program Expands in Hollywood

Good news! Starting from yesterday (October 1st), City expanded its senior program in Hollywood. On every weekday, College Park senior activities will be hosted at the Fellowship Hall of the College Park United Methodist Church of 9601 Rhode Island Avenue. The social drop-in will occur on Mondays and Tuesdays from 10:30-12:00, whereas on Wednesdays, Thursdays, […]

Tax Credit Bill Coming for P.G. County Seniors and Retired Veterans

County Councilwoman Mary Lehman told me yesterday that at her direction, her staff is requesting that the P.G. County bill is drafted and presented prior to the County Council’s August recess. The bill should make it onto the council agenda by July 11, but it will not be heard in committee until September. I first […]

Property Tax Deferral Program for Elderly and Disabled Residents

Prince George’s County has a property tax deferral program for elderly and disabled residents. The program allows certain qualified residents to postpone paying some property taxes until a later date or event (such as a property sale or death of the owners). The link to the application is below. http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/10230 On a related matter, we’re […]

MD Bill May Help County’s Seniors and Veterans with Tax Credit

During the 2016 Maryland legislative sessions, the State House Bill 898 gave Baltimore City and individual counties in Maryland the option to provide this tax credit for the 2017 tax year to seniors over 65 and retired veterans. Unfortunately, in order to make the tax credit effective in individual jurisdictions, the respective County would require […]

College Park’s Senior Program

College Park’s Senior program provides many good services to the senior residents in the city. Here you can learn more about the program in details. SENIORS PROGRAM: 4012 – Duties of the two seniors case program staff and the ½ admin assistant. Social Activities 8 Day Trips a Year A lot of excitement and conversation […]

City’s Senior Program to Make a Presentation on Medicare

Today: Health Fair [Senior Awareness Day]

Today, Friday, October 14 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. College Park Community Center, 5051 Pierce Ave City of College Park Seniors Program presents: Senior Awareness Day 2016! Join your fellow seniors for Flu Shots and Legal and Wellness information. Flu shots are free for individuals who have Medicare Part B. Please bring your ID and […]

Senior Center Opens in College Park

College Park opened its first Senior Center in north College Park, at the Youth and Family Services building at 4912 Nantucket Road. Seniors will now have the opportunity to meet and have activities at this facility twice a week, every Wednesday and Friday, from 10 am to 12 pm. Details about the programs will come […]

College Park Senior Center to Open Sept 28

You are cordially invited to the City of College Park’s Senior Social Center’s Grand Opening! Come join us on Wednesday, September 28th from 10:30 a.m. until noon at Youth and Family Services, located at 4912 Nantucket Road in College Park. The grand opening will feature an informational session about the center including upcoming event and […]