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senior moments Courtesy Photo
by Helen Deluca
September Birthdays
Hello, again! It’s nice to be back October 8. All of the regular activities
Ed Johnson and
with you again. One of the best are listed on the flyer, available Margaret Carbaugh.
things about volunteering at the at the Center or on Facebook.
Community Show is seeing so many You can also reach us by email at
familiar faces, and meeting “new” [email protected].
seniors. The Thurmont Senior Center There are many special events for them a call at 301-271-
(TSC) sets up a booth every year. We October at the TSC. A Dance will be 7911.
sell crafts made at the Center and held on October 3, from 5:00-8:00 Don’t forget the date
raffle tickets. Prizes on the tickets p.m. Taylor Brown will be doing and time of the dance
are $100, $50, and a beautiful hand- an Elvis performance and a 50’s on October 3 and the
stitched quilt with vintage squares & 70’s Show, with an intermission Zumbathon on October
(made mostly by Carol Long with the and a meet-and- greet afterwards. 18. The dance is by
help of others, and donated to the Admission is by donation. Get your donation, and tickets
Center). The quilt caught the eye of dancing shoes on and come to enjoy for the Zumbathon are available
many attending the community show, a great evening. Bring your friends at the TSC or Anytime Fitness in are available for your donation.
and we thank all of you who stopped and your camera! Thurmont. Because of the weather last year, we
to chat and support the TSC. Those On October 13 at 10:30 a.m., flu If all of this sounds too exhausting had an “indoor yard sale,” and that
of you who are interested in learning shots will be available from Darci to you, come to the Center and let worked out pretty well. So, if you
to quilt can call the Center at 301- Eubanks (Med One Pharmacy). Marie Free give you a chair massage go by the Center and only see a few
271-7911. Carol has offered to teach Bring your Medicare card and for $1.00 a minute. Marie will be things outside, don’t pass us by, come
a class. Other classes coming up are a insurance card if you have them. At at the Center on October 23, from inside and see what bargains we have
Beading Class with Teresa on October 12:30 p.m., she will give a short talk. 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., as needed. She for you. We will also have the order
1 at 1:00 p.m. and a Cake Decorating On October 18, come to the can make you feel so good. forms for sweatshirts, short-sleeved
Class on October 14, from 1:00-3:00 Zumbathon. Several instructors will I don’t have the space or energy and long-sleeved t-shirts that you may
p.m. with Joan ($5.00; sign up by be on hand: one will teach Zumba to tell you about all of the things like to order for Christmas gifts. Did I
October 9). Also at the Community Gold and the other will be teaching happening at the Center. Please pick up just say Christmas? Why does the time
Show was our new t-shirts (short- and regular Zumba. If you have never a flyer at the Center, go on Facebook, go so fast? It’s not too soon to think
long-sleeved) and sweatshirts with experienced a Zumba class, believe or watch channel 99 and learn how to about gifts that need to be ordered
the Maryland Blue Crab logo and the me you are in for a treat. I personally spend the day at the TSC. ahead of time.
Thurmont Senior Center logo. Stop haven’t been able to attend the If you are downsizing or fall house- Our annual Christmas dinner will
by the Center to see sample sizes and Zumba class at the Center (every cleaning and have some usable items be on December 5 at the Moravian
colors and get the order form. Orders Monday at 10:15-11:00 a.m.), left over, we can use them for our yard Church in Graceham at noon. More
will go in on October 13, and be back but I can tell you that those who sale on Thursday, October 8; Friday, information on that in the next issue.
around October 23. We also have are participating are having a ball. October 9; and Saturday, October In the meantime, be happy and
some of the train design shirts for sale. The Zumbathon is a fundraiser for 10—9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Receipts smile!
We recently had a visit from Carol the Center. Come out on Sunday,
Haag, who is the chairwoman of October 18, from 2:30-4:30 p.m.,
the Frederick County Commission with doors opening at 2:00 p.m. Medicare Seminars
on Aging. She is serving as project Advance tickets are $10.00 for ages Senior Benefit Services announces Medicare Seminars in your area. Seminars
manager for the local branch of fifty-five and over, and $15.00 for are to be held the second Saturday of the month, except October’s seminar will
the National Retired and Senior ages under fifty-five. At the door, be held the first Saturday because of Colorfest weekend. Seminars will be held
Volunteer Program (RSVP). The prices are $15.00 (fifty-five and over) from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the Thurmont office, located at 60 Water Street.
intent of the RSVP is to help connect and $20.00 (under fifty-five). We This informative session will help guide those turning sixty-five years of
people who are fifty-five and older hope to see you there. Additional age—or who are currently on Medicare—through the Medicare maze.
with ways they can help others in parking is available behind the Police Call Barb at 301-271-4040 to add your name to the list. Walk-ins welcome
the community. Miss Haag gave an Department as well as across the but appointments are preferred.
interesting and informative talk on street at the School.
ways seniors can give back to the On October 27, Nurse Steve will
community. If you are interested, be at the Center. He will take and www. thecatoctinbanner .com
you can contact Miss Haag at discuss your vital information with Your Good News Community Newspaper, Serving Northern Frederick County, Maryland, Since 1995
[email protected]. you, starting at 10:30 a.m. After
To quote Ronald Reagan, “We lunch (about 12:30 p.m.), he will
can’t help everyone, but everyone give a talk on “What do I have in
can help someone.” That pretty common with Humpty Dumpty?”.
much tells it like it is—just get out It’s a discussion of the causes and
there and help someone or any prevention of falls. You never get
organization that is asking for your bored during a presentation by
help. Nurse Steve. He has a way of getting
We have a lot coming up in necessary information to you without
October. We will have our usual sounding dull and boring.
50/50 Bingo on the first and third On October 28, from 1:00-3:00
Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m., is the Halloween Party. Wear
p.m. All are welcome; if you want a costume, and enjoy the games and
lunch before Bingo, please call ahead snacks. I can tell you: these seniors
to reserve. It’s a fun afternoon, with are not a bit bashful about getting
free snacks during the break, and the into costumes! Some of them really
monies earned by the Center are used go all out!
to subsidize the lunch program. The As always, if you have questions
monthly Birthday Party is at 12:30 on about any activities at the TSC, give
senior moments Courtesy Photo
by Helen Deluca
September Birthdays
Hello, again! It’s nice to be back October 8. All of the regular activities
Ed Johnson and
with you again. One of the best are listed on the flyer, available Margaret Carbaugh.
things about volunteering at the at the Center or on Facebook.
Community Show is seeing so many You can also reach us by email at
familiar faces, and meeting “new” [email protected].
seniors. The Thurmont Senior Center There are many special events for them a call at 301-271-
(TSC) sets up a booth every year. We October at the TSC. A Dance will be 7911.
sell crafts made at the Center and held on October 3, from 5:00-8:00 Don’t forget the date
raffle tickets. Prizes on the tickets p.m. Taylor Brown will be doing and time of the dance
are $100, $50, and a beautiful hand- an Elvis performance and a 50’s on October 3 and the
stitched quilt with vintage squares & 70’s Show, with an intermission Zumbathon on October
(made mostly by Carol Long with the and a meet-and- greet afterwards. 18. The dance is by
help of others, and donated to the Admission is by donation. Get your donation, and tickets
Center). The quilt caught the eye of dancing shoes on and come to enjoy for the Zumbathon are available
many attending the community show, a great evening. Bring your friends at the TSC or Anytime Fitness in are available for your donation.
and we thank all of you who stopped and your camera! Thurmont. Because of the weather last year, we
to chat and support the TSC. Those On October 13 at 10:30 a.m., flu If all of this sounds too exhausting had an “indoor yard sale,” and that
of you who are interested in learning shots will be available from Darci to you, come to the Center and let worked out pretty well. So, if you
to quilt can call the Center at 301- Eubanks (Med One Pharmacy). Marie Free give you a chair massage go by the Center and only see a few
271-7911. Carol has offered to teach Bring your Medicare card and for $1.00 a minute. Marie will be things outside, don’t pass us by, come
a class. Other classes coming up are a insurance card if you have them. At at the Center on October 23, from inside and see what bargains we have
Beading Class with Teresa on October 12:30 p.m., she will give a short talk. 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., as needed. She for you. We will also have the order
1 at 1:00 p.m. and a Cake Decorating On October 18, come to the can make you feel so good. forms for sweatshirts, short-sleeved
Class on October 14, from 1:00-3:00 Zumbathon. Several instructors will I don’t have the space or energy and long-sleeved t-shirts that you may
p.m. with Joan ($5.00; sign up by be on hand: one will teach Zumba to tell you about all of the things like to order for Christmas gifts. Did I
October 9). Also at the Community Gold and the other will be teaching happening at the Center. Please pick up just say Christmas? Why does the time
Show was our new t-shirts (short- and regular Zumba. If you have never a flyer at the Center, go on Facebook, go so fast? It’s not too soon to think
long-sleeved) and sweatshirts with experienced a Zumba class, believe or watch channel 99 and learn how to about gifts that need to be ordered
the Maryland Blue Crab logo and the me you are in for a treat. I personally spend the day at the TSC. ahead of time.
Thurmont Senior Center logo. Stop haven’t been able to attend the If you are downsizing or fall house- Our annual Christmas dinner will
by the Center to see sample sizes and Zumba class at the Center (every cleaning and have some usable items be on December 5 at the Moravian
colors and get the order form. Orders Monday at 10:15-11:00 a.m.), left over, we can use them for our yard Church in Graceham at noon. More
will go in on October 13, and be back but I can tell you that those who sale on Thursday, October 8; Friday, information on that in the next issue.
around October 23. We also have are participating are having a ball. October 9; and Saturday, October In the meantime, be happy and
some of the train design shirts for sale. The Zumbathon is a fundraiser for 10—9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Receipts smile!
We recently had a visit from Carol the Center. Come out on Sunday,
Haag, who is the chairwoman of October 18, from 2:30-4:30 p.m.,
the Frederick County Commission with doors opening at 2:00 p.m. Medicare Seminars
on Aging. She is serving as project Advance tickets are $10.00 for ages Senior Benefit Services announces Medicare Seminars in your area. Seminars
manager for the local branch of fifty-five and over, and $15.00 for are to be held the second Saturday of the month, except October’s seminar will
the National Retired and Senior ages under fifty-five. At the door, be held the first Saturday because of Colorfest weekend. Seminars will be held
Volunteer Program (RSVP). The prices are $15.00 (fifty-five and over) from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the Thurmont office, located at 60 Water Street.
intent of the RSVP is to help connect and $20.00 (under fifty-five). We This informative session will help guide those turning sixty-five years of
people who are fifty-five and older hope to see you there. Additional age—or who are currently on Medicare—through the Medicare maze.
with ways they can help others in parking is available behind the Police Call Barb at 301-271-4040 to add your name to the list. Walk-ins welcome
the community. Miss Haag gave an Department as well as across the but appointments are preferred.
interesting and informative talk on street at the School.
ways seniors can give back to the On October 27, Nurse Steve will
community. If you are interested, be at the Center. He will take and www. thecatoctinbanner .com
you can contact Miss Haag at discuss your vital information with Your Good News Community Newspaper, Serving Northern Frederick County, Maryland, Since 1995
[email protected]. you, starting at 10:30 a.m. After
To quote Ronald Reagan, “We lunch (about 12:30 p.m.), he will
can’t help everyone, but everyone give a talk on “What do I have in
can help someone.” That pretty common with Humpty Dumpty?”.
much tells it like it is—just get out It’s a discussion of the causes and
there and help someone or any prevention of falls. You never get
organization that is asking for your bored during a presentation by
help. Nurse Steve. He has a way of getting
We have a lot coming up in necessary information to you without
October. We will have our usual sounding dull and boring.
50/50 Bingo on the first and third On October 28, from 1:00-3:00
Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m., is the Halloween Party. Wear
p.m. All are welcome; if you want a costume, and enjoy the games and
lunch before Bingo, please call ahead snacks. I can tell you: these seniors
to reserve. It’s a fun afternoon, with are not a bit bashful about getting
free snacks during the break, and the into costumes! Some of them really
monies earned by the Center are used go all out!
to subsidize the lunch program. The As always, if you have questions
monthly Birthday Party is at 12:30 on about any activities at the TSC, give
