1. Older Adult Service And Information System (Oasis)
City: Bethesda, MD
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (301) 469-6800
Address: 7101 Democracy Boulevard
Description: This educational program for seniors ages 55 and older features classes, lectures, and discussions on topics related to health, fitness, the arts, travel, history, and other areas of interest. Most classes are inexpensive, and a few are free, but registration requires a low semester fee.
2. Maplewood Park Place
City: Bethesda, MD
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (301) 530-0500
Address: 9707 Old Georgetown Road
Description: Managed by Marriott, a corporation known for its hotels, this cooperative in bustling Bethesda takes pride in its many features designed to make senior living worry-free. Services include 27 dining-room meals, weekly linens and housekeeping, a heated pool and Jacuzzi, a fitness center, activities, a library and other club rooms, and scheduled transportation. Residents have access to a hair salon, bank, and general store. Pets are permitted. Maplewood also offers assisted-living and nursing care as needed.