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senior moments



by Helen Deluca to reserve a lunch. Don’t forget to information will be coming on these
wear your green on Saint Patrick’s
plans at the center or in the next
Day! On the menu will be fried issue of The Catoctin Banner.
Courtesy Photos chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, Carol Long is setting up a
(left) and peas, prepared by Mountain new quilt at the center. Are you a
February Birthday Party Gate Restaurant. On March 23, “Quilter”? Or would you like to
(from left): Tony Cornejo, from 1:00-4:00 p.m., the Frederick learn? Carol would like to hear
Patt Troxell, Rich Gensen,
Greta Lambert, George County Board of Elections will have from you. Call her at home at 301-
Anzelone and George a presentation on the new voting 271-2186 or at the center at 301-
Deluca who was celebrating system. The purpose is to teach 271-7911. Carol learned to quilt
his 90th Birthday. voters how and what to do with from her Aunt Pauline Duble, one
the new system. The Goldentones of the best! Also, please join us for
(below)
Thurmont Senior Center’s Chorus will entertain with some 50/50 bingo on the first and third
Owl Craft Day. beautiful music on March 30 at Wednesday of every month. Proceeds
12:30 p.m. These are the extra raised will go towards providing
events added; the regular activities lunches at the senior center.
Hello to all you seniors! and the menu for the month are If you need a place to party, the
Having nothing special available at the center. center is available for a nominal fee.
that I want to rant about Plans are being made for a If you’re a homebound senior, call
this month, I thought I dance on April 2, 2016, from 5:00- the center; we are ready to help in
would at least comment on 8:00 p.m. The Thurmont Senior any way we can. When schools are
some things I have heard, Center will be sponsoring a bingo closed due to weather, the center is
seen, and read about lately. to benefit the Zoo, a non-profit closed.
I heard several organization. On April 23, 2016, Remember, laughter is the instant
comments about the last the Thurmont Senior Center will vacation! Try it! And for all of the
issue of “Senior Moments” participate in the Thurmont Business Irish: “May the road rise up to meet
and what I had to say Showcase, which will be at the new you. May the wind be always at your
about our requests to Thurmont Ambulance Facility. More back.”
the Frederick County Council for they are presently accepting grant
funding the Thurmont Senior Center. applications. I can tell you that we
All agree that some recognition and are most grateful for their generous Emmitsburg Senior News
support is long overdue, and some support in the past. The Community
suggestions were made on how we Foundation is open to a variety of The Emmitsburg seniors have made it through the snow with their new
should proceed in the future. organizations serving the community. snow plows. They are proud of their modified snow plows that are made with
Personally, I’ve seen enough snow, We have some interesting things a walker, broom handles, and 2x4s.
but have you ever seen a faster clean- coming up in March. Get your If you are looking for fellowship and fun, come to the Emmitsburg Senior
up in the streets in our town? The calendar out! Our monthly birthday Center. They have lots of activities, and a hot lunch is served Tuesday through
town maintenance crew has done a party will be held on March 3 Friday. Transportation is available.
fantastic job this winter—our hats at 12:30 p.m. All are welcome. In March, they have strength-training classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays
off to all of them. Happy Birthday, Patty! On March at 10:00 a.m.; walking and breathing exercises on Mondays, Wednesdays,
Our town has certainly made the 10 at 11:00 a.m., a fashion show and Fridays. Bowlers meet at 12:15 p.m. on Mondays, and Bridge meets at
newspaper recently. The Frederick by Taylor Marie will be held, with 12:30 p.m. every other Wednesday. Don’t miss a trip to Hickory Bridge on
News Post police report made shopping to follow on many items Wednesday, March 2; Spring Bingo at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March
mention of the Thurmont Police (during and after lunch). On March 16; and a St. Patrick’s Day Party with music on Thursday, March 17. Also,
Department and the fine officers 15, Fred Balius of the Frederick we have two trips in March: one to the U.S. Army Heritage and Education
that serve our community. Also, a County Department of Health will Center, and one to the Fire Museum of Maryland.
recent town meeting, attended by be speaking on mental health at We are looking for players of the card game, Five Hundred, in order
Councilman Kirby Delauter, where 12:30 p.m. On March 17, from to start a Wednesday afternoon weekly group. Call the center if you are
a discussion regarding the funding 1:00-3:00 p.m., a representative interested at 301-600-6350. Come and join the fun!
for the center was held, was also from Black Mortuary of Westminster
featured in a lengthy article. And, will make a presentation. You are www. thecatoctinbanner .com
most recently, I read an article about invited to a complimentary lunch,
the Community Foundation and that served at 12:00 noon. Call the center Your Good News Community Newspaper, Serving Northern Frederick County, Maryland, Since 1995
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