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senior moments
by Helen Deluca (below) items the Thurmont
Senior Center is using in the
silent auction on November 7,
Hello, Seniors! As always, during classes are offered every Monday at their dance.
Colorfest it was a little hectic getting from 10:15-11:00 a.m. You can Courtesy Photos
around town, but what an exciting time purchase a punch card with eight
it was! The yard sales on Thursday classes for $24.00, or $5.00 for a
and Friday were an experience in single class is offered. If you can’t
themselves, the “glazed over” look make the Zumba class, come and
on some faces as people were bound sing with the Center’s choral group,
for their first big deal of the day. The The Canaries. They meet at 12:45
amazing crafts that were available on p.m. every Monday. If you like
Saturday and Sunday were a real treat. to sing, come join the group. On
Looking forward to next year! Tuesday, November 3, at 10:00 a.m.,
Our town of Thurmont seems to Elly Jenkins from the Department of
be in the news quite often recently. Aging will give a talk on Medicare
How about “Think Pink”? Love and answer any questions you may
those pink ribbons, light bulbs, and have. Also on that day, from 1:00-
pink shirts. And did you hear about 3:00 p.m., Teresa will be teaching (above) A collage of Thurmont Senior Center’s cake
decorating class.
the new Thurmont Dance Club? a “Thanksgiving Day” craft. The
Actually, the club has been around cost is $3.00; sign up at the Center. Veterans benefits. You’re invited to the van, who are insured through
for thirty years, but a recent Senior Every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., there is come for lunch but you MUST call the Center, and help serve cafeteria-
Prom at the American Legion was exercise with Alice Eyler for a small the Center at 301-271-7911 a day style in the kitchen and clean up. A
quite the night to get all dressed up donation. Of course, you’ve heard ahead to make lunch reservations. If warm welcome goes out to Alice,
and “strut your stuff” at the Legion. about our 50/50 Bingo every first and you can’t make it for lunch, come to Sue, Walter, and Bev who are the
If only I was about fifteen years third Wednesday of the month. You hear about the services and benefits latest to join our happy group of
younger! Dancing is such good fun, a won’t be able to do much Christmas that are there for you that you may volunteers. To those volunteers who
great way to get some good exercise, shopping with your winnings, but it not be aware of. helped us for so long and so well,
meet with friends, and make new is a fun afternoon with free snacks On Friday, November 20, from Margaret, Mildred and Irene our
acquaintances. Our dance scheduled and good friends. Bingo starts at 1:00 1:00-3:00 p.m., the Girl Scouts will sincere thanks.
at the Center for October 3 had to be p.m. Proceeds go to subsidizing the be at the Center doing crafts and On a personal note, on October
postponed due to weather. The new lunch program. Thursdays at 9:30 decorating a Christmas tree with the 5, George and I celebrated our 69th
date is on Saturday, November 7, a.m. are exercises and Tai Chi classes. seniors. Punch and snacks will be Wedding Anniversary. On Friday,
from 5:00- 8:00 p.m. Elvis by Taylor On Thursday, November 5, we will served. October 22, I was inducted into the
Brown will perform. There will be have a beading class with Teresa at And last, but not least, Happy Maryland Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
dancing, a 50s and 70s show with 1:00 p.m. As always, on Thursdays Thanksgiving to all! The Center will in Baltimore. Heartfelt thanks to all
a meet and greet afterward, and a and Fridays, are cards and games. All be closed on November 26-27. Enjoy who had a part in nominating me.
50/50 drawing. Light refreshments are welcome. the holiday with your family and Remember, Love is a beautiful
will be available for sale. Bring your On Tuesday, November 10, from friends. thing. It enriches the soul and makes
camera! Admission is by donation. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., there will be One last thing: we can always use the heart sing. Love one another and
Also, something new is added: For all a Silpada Jewelry Fundraiser for the more volunteers, such as drivers for smile.
the Elvis fans, there is a silent auction Center. Some of the pieces will be
of Elvis items that were donated by 50% off. The jewelry is beautiful Medicare Enrollees
one of our couples who just returned and the prices are great. On Friday,
from Graceland, Elvis’ home. The November 12, at 12:30 p.m., is our Please take advantage of the Medicare open enrollment period for
silent auction started on Wednesday, monthly birthday party. On Tuesday, Prescription Drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans. The open enrollment
October 21, and will continue until November 17, from 12:00-3:00 period started on October 15 and goes until December 7, 2015. This is the
the dance on Saturday, November 7, p.m., a Veterans Benefit Seminar only time you can change your Rx plan or MA plan for 2016. The cost of
at which time “Elvis” will announce will be hosted by Bill Bueher and premiums and deductibles have changed, including formularies and tiers.
the winner. Call the Center at 301- Stauffer Funeral Homes. David It is important to look at your plan now to ensure that you are in the right
271-7911 for additional information. Wingate, Elder Law Attorney, and a plan for 2016. Not having a review could be a costly mistake. Remember
November promises to be a very representative from Hospice will be plans continue from January to January. After December 7, you cannot
busy time at the Center. Zumba available with information regarding change your plan.
senior moments
by Helen Deluca (below) items the Thurmont
Senior Center is using in the
silent auction on November 7,
Hello, Seniors! As always, during classes are offered every Monday at their dance.
Colorfest it was a little hectic getting from 10:15-11:00 a.m. You can Courtesy Photos
around town, but what an exciting time purchase a punch card with eight
it was! The yard sales on Thursday classes for $24.00, or $5.00 for a
and Friday were an experience in single class is offered. If you can’t
themselves, the “glazed over” look make the Zumba class, come and
on some faces as people were bound sing with the Center’s choral group,
for their first big deal of the day. The The Canaries. They meet at 12:45
amazing crafts that were available on p.m. every Monday. If you like
Saturday and Sunday were a real treat. to sing, come join the group. On
Looking forward to next year! Tuesday, November 3, at 10:00 a.m.,
Our town of Thurmont seems to Elly Jenkins from the Department of
be in the news quite often recently. Aging will give a talk on Medicare
How about “Think Pink”? Love and answer any questions you may
those pink ribbons, light bulbs, and have. Also on that day, from 1:00-
pink shirts. And did you hear about 3:00 p.m., Teresa will be teaching (above) A collage of Thurmont Senior Center’s cake
decorating class.
the new Thurmont Dance Club? a “Thanksgiving Day” craft. The
Actually, the club has been around cost is $3.00; sign up at the Center. Veterans benefits. You’re invited to the van, who are insured through
for thirty years, but a recent Senior Every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., there is come for lunch but you MUST call the Center, and help serve cafeteria-
Prom at the American Legion was exercise with Alice Eyler for a small the Center at 301-271-7911 a day style in the kitchen and clean up. A
quite the night to get all dressed up donation. Of course, you’ve heard ahead to make lunch reservations. If warm welcome goes out to Alice,
and “strut your stuff” at the Legion. about our 50/50 Bingo every first and you can’t make it for lunch, come to Sue, Walter, and Bev who are the
If only I was about fifteen years third Wednesday of the month. You hear about the services and benefits latest to join our happy group of
younger! Dancing is such good fun, a won’t be able to do much Christmas that are there for you that you may volunteers. To those volunteers who
great way to get some good exercise, shopping with your winnings, but it not be aware of. helped us for so long and so well,
meet with friends, and make new is a fun afternoon with free snacks On Friday, November 20, from Margaret, Mildred and Irene our
acquaintances. Our dance scheduled and good friends. Bingo starts at 1:00 1:00-3:00 p.m., the Girl Scouts will sincere thanks.
at the Center for October 3 had to be p.m. Proceeds go to subsidizing the be at the Center doing crafts and On a personal note, on October
postponed due to weather. The new lunch program. Thursdays at 9:30 decorating a Christmas tree with the 5, George and I celebrated our 69th
date is on Saturday, November 7, a.m. are exercises and Tai Chi classes. seniors. Punch and snacks will be Wedding Anniversary. On Friday,
from 5:00- 8:00 p.m. Elvis by Taylor On Thursday, November 5, we will served. October 22, I was inducted into the
Brown will perform. There will be have a beading class with Teresa at And last, but not least, Happy Maryland Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
dancing, a 50s and 70s show with 1:00 p.m. As always, on Thursdays Thanksgiving to all! The Center will in Baltimore. Heartfelt thanks to all
a meet and greet afterward, and a and Fridays, are cards and games. All be closed on November 26-27. Enjoy who had a part in nominating me.
50/50 drawing. Light refreshments are welcome. the holiday with your family and Remember, Love is a beautiful
will be available for sale. Bring your On Tuesday, November 10, from friends. thing. It enriches the soul and makes
camera! Admission is by donation. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., there will be One last thing: we can always use the heart sing. Love one another and
Also, something new is added: For all a Silpada Jewelry Fundraiser for the more volunteers, such as drivers for smile.
the Elvis fans, there is a silent auction Center. Some of the pieces will be
of Elvis items that were donated by 50% off. The jewelry is beautiful Medicare Enrollees
one of our couples who just returned and the prices are great. On Friday,
from Graceland, Elvis’ home. The November 12, at 12:30 p.m., is our Please take advantage of the Medicare open enrollment period for
silent auction started on Wednesday, monthly birthday party. On Tuesday, Prescription Drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans. The open enrollment
October 21, and will continue until November 17, from 12:00-3:00 period started on October 15 and goes until December 7, 2015. This is the
the dance on Saturday, November 7, p.m., a Veterans Benefit Seminar only time you can change your Rx plan or MA plan for 2016. The cost of
at which time “Elvis” will announce will be hosted by Bill Bueher and premiums and deductibles have changed, including formularies and tiers.
the winner. Call the Center at 301- Stauffer Funeral Homes. David It is important to look at your plan now to ensure that you are in the right
271-7911 for additional information. Wingate, Elder Law Attorney, and a plan for 2016. Not having a review could be a costly mistake. Remember
November promises to be a very representative from Hospice will be plans continue from January to January. After December 7, you cannot
busy time at the Center. Zumba available with information regarding change your plan.
