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Thur mont Senior Center Honors Veterans with “Veterans Day Open House”
Grace Eyler Also in attendance were local VA the American Photo by Grace Eyler
In the month of November, our Representative James Burger; Bill
nation’s Veterans are honored for Buehrer from Stauffer’s Funeral Legion Riders,
their service and commitment to our Home; David Wingate, Attorney at who parked
country. In the town of Thurmont, the Law; and Chuck Fisher, entertainer. their gleaming
Senior Center goes above and beyond Throughout the luncheon, Chuck motorcycles in
to make area Veterans feel welcomed reminisced about memories from the parking lot.
and appreciated. his time in the military, as well as Thurmont
On November 5, 2016, the entertained the audience with classic resident and
Thurmont Senior Center celebrated its hits. While one couple danced, retired Marine,
second annual “Veterans Day Open others sung along to their favorite J. R. Hamilton
House.” Girl Scout Troup 81178 songs. Girl Scouts visited every table (seventy-four
and their leader, Crystal, welcomed to personally thank the Veterans for years old)
guests as they arrived, followed by their service. Leo Club volunteers displayed his
the young girls leading the Pledge eagerly served the guests. Mr. Fisher extravagant
of Allegiance and Flag Ceremony. announced raffle winners, who were collection
Families and friends then united to thrilled to win local handmade items of military
enjoy a luncheon served by volunteers and merchants’ gift certificates, as memorabilia:
from the Center. well as freshly baked home goods awards from J.R. Hamilton sits alongside of his display, showcasing military awards, photo
Opening remarks were given by the and other items donated by the albums and other memorabilia during the Thurmont Senior Center Veteran’s
Center’s president, George Anzelone. Thurmont Senior Center. many Veterans Day Open House, held November 5.
Local Veterans organizations set organizations explaining how one acquires them,
up in the Center with informational and snippets of his ten years of
displays and welcomed Veterans volunteer work with the Wounded “You meet with that person, shake
to ask questions about services. their hand, and exchange a challenge
Ernie Unger, Claims Officer for the Warriors Project. He recalled his coin and talk with them.”
D.A.V., was available to answer time volunteering every week at
questions and help with filling Bethesda Naval Hospital as a The Thurmont Senior Center
out benefit forms. Participating brought all elements of the
rganizations included the Thurmont Chaplain. When a solider would community together, providing a
AMVETS, American Legion; and come out of ICU into recovery, he
the largest display couldn’t fit inside would speak with people who were wonderful experience to many of
with the Center’s guests, thanks to the areas Veterans. Everyone who
visiting, to go over what they could attended enjoyed the day and will
and couldn’t do with the solider to
insure his quickest recovery. Mr. surely return for the third annual
Veteran’s Day Open House in
Hamilton proudly displayed just a November of 2018.
few of his sixty “Challenge Coins,”
Weller mail.
101 N. Altamont Ave.
United Methodist Church Thurmont, MD 21788
phone.
301.271.2802
web.
wellerumc.com
Christmas Eve Services Come, see how God’s promise to bring
December 24, 2016 reconciling love to earth is fulfilled
7:00 pm & 9:00 pm with Jesus. Join us for a new sermon
series! (December 4–25, 2016)
Christmas Day Service
December 25, 2016
10:00 am (combined)
New Years Day Service
January 1, 2017
10:00 am (combined)
Christmas Cantata
January 8, 2017
10:00am
Music by choir and handbells
At Weller United Methodist Church, Our family is your family.
Thur mont Senior Center Honors Veterans with “Veterans Day Open House”
Grace Eyler Also in attendance were local VA the American Photo by Grace Eyler
In the month of November, our Representative James Burger; Bill
nation’s Veterans are honored for Buehrer from Stauffer’s Funeral Legion Riders,
their service and commitment to our Home; David Wingate, Attorney at who parked
country. In the town of Thurmont, the Law; and Chuck Fisher, entertainer. their gleaming
Senior Center goes above and beyond Throughout the luncheon, Chuck motorcycles in
to make area Veterans feel welcomed reminisced about memories from the parking lot.
and appreciated. his time in the military, as well as Thurmont
On November 5, 2016, the entertained the audience with classic resident and
Thurmont Senior Center celebrated its hits. While one couple danced, retired Marine,
second annual “Veterans Day Open others sung along to their favorite J. R. Hamilton
House.” Girl Scout Troup 81178 songs. Girl Scouts visited every table (seventy-four
and their leader, Crystal, welcomed to personally thank the Veterans for years old)
guests as they arrived, followed by their service. Leo Club volunteers displayed his
the young girls leading the Pledge eagerly served the guests. Mr. Fisher extravagant
of Allegiance and Flag Ceremony. announced raffle winners, who were collection
Families and friends then united to thrilled to win local handmade items of military
enjoy a luncheon served by volunteers and merchants’ gift certificates, as memorabilia:
from the Center. well as freshly baked home goods awards from J.R. Hamilton sits alongside of his display, showcasing military awards, photo
Opening remarks were given by the and other items donated by the albums and other memorabilia during the Thurmont Senior Center Veteran’s
Center’s president, George Anzelone. Thurmont Senior Center. many Veterans Day Open House, held November 5.
Local Veterans organizations set organizations explaining how one acquires them,
up in the Center with informational and snippets of his ten years of
displays and welcomed Veterans volunteer work with the Wounded “You meet with that person, shake
to ask questions about services. their hand, and exchange a challenge
Ernie Unger, Claims Officer for the Warriors Project. He recalled his coin and talk with them.”
D.A.V., was available to answer time volunteering every week at
questions and help with filling Bethesda Naval Hospital as a The Thurmont Senior Center
out benefit forms. Participating brought all elements of the
rganizations included the Thurmont Chaplain. When a solider would community together, providing a
AMVETS, American Legion; and come out of ICU into recovery, he
the largest display couldn’t fit inside would speak with people who were wonderful experience to many of
with the Center’s guests, thanks to the areas Veterans. Everyone who
visiting, to go over what they could attended enjoyed the day and will
and couldn’t do with the solider to
insure his quickest recovery. Mr. surely return for the third annual
Veteran’s Day Open House in
Hamilton proudly displayed just a November of 2018.
few of his sixty “Challenge Coins,”
Weller mail.
101 N. Altamont Ave.
United Methodist Church Thurmont, MD 21788
phone.
301.271.2802
web.
wellerumc.com
Christmas Eve Services Come, see how God’s promise to bring
December 24, 2016 reconciling love to earth is fulfilled
7:00 pm & 9:00 pm with Jesus. Join us for a new sermon
series! (December 4–25, 2016)
Christmas Day Service
December 25, 2016
10:00 am (combined)
New Years Day Service
January 1, 2017
10:00 am (combined)
Christmas Cantata
January 8, 2017
10:00am
Music by choir and handbells
At Weller United Methodist Church, Our family is your family.
