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by Helen Deluca


Hello, all! Here we are with an Thurmont Senior Center’s Board of Directors Officers Some changes on the menu may be a
extra hour of daylight time to enjoy welcome change.
the beginning of a season where Speaking of upcoming May
everything around us seems to be special events, Law Day is on
coming to a new life—the leafing of May 3, starting at 9:00 a.m. Two
the trees, the flowers. It really is a attorneys—Rosemary McDermott
beautiful time of the year, and here and Larry Finnegan—will be at the
we are on the green side of the grass center. You can have a free half-hour
to enjoy it all. Just think on that—we appointment to discuss and make a
can’t ask for more. free advanced directive, and you can
In the past, I told you that the ask any questions you may have. Call
Thurmont Senior Center is an the center at 301-271-7911 or stop
independent nonprofit, approved by to sign up. Morning appointments
501(c)(3) organization that is under (above) (above) from 9:00 a.m. to noon will be
the supervision of the Board of Assistant available. If necessary, extended
Corresponding
Directors and Center Coordinator. Secretary Doris Treasurer appointments will be made from
I think this is a good time to Roman (left) and Margaret Cornejo noon-3:00 p.m.
introduce you, as briefly as possible, President George (left) and Our 50/50 Bingo is open to
to the officers of the Board of Anzelone (right). Treasurer Kathy everyone (you must be 18 years old to
Dowling (right).
Directors. Meet President George play) every first and third Wednesday
Anzelone. George left New York to of the month for $5.00 for twenty
come to Thurmont. He is a retired games and $1.00 for the last game
baker and restaurant owner. George coverall. So come out to the center
walked into the center about five on May 4 and May 18 at 1:00 p.m.
years ago and asked if we could use Make an earlier lunch reservation.
his help. We had a new volunteer and Vice President Roy Clever. Recording Secretary, Carol The Flower Pot Candy Dish
Long.
now, here he is our president. George Photos taken by Thurmont Senior Center Mother’s Day & Spring Craft with
enjoys making arrangements for Irene Matthews will be held on May
the center dances. His term expires 5, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Beading with
December 31, 2016. Teresa will be held on May 6, from
Meet Vice President Roy Clever. April Birthdays 1:00-3:00 p.m. Make some beautiful
Roy, after thirty-plus years in jewelry.
Pictured from left
education, is a retired school teacher are: (front row) Nancy Sign up and pay at the center by
and principal. He served over twenty- Glass and Beverley May 6 for the annual Birthday Party
two years as Board president. He Kolb; (back row) and Dinner event on May 10 at the
handles all legal matters relating to Becky Urian, Pam Thurmont AMVETS. The cost is
the center, such as insurances, tax Robbins, and Gloria $12.00 per person. Call the center
Grifin.
reports, permits, as well as applying for more information. Our Birthday
for grants, etc. His term expires Raffle is going on now and will be
December 31, 2018. drawn on May 10 at the birthday
Meet Recording Secretary Carol party. First place is $100.00, second
Long. Carol is retired from Bank place is $75.00; and third place is
of America and is a familiar face $50.00. The monthly Birthday Party
to many who visit the center. Not is on May 12 at 12:30 p.m.; come
only is she an efficient secretary, she She is also a volunteer with Partners our gratitude to these dedicated for cake and ice-cream. On May 20,
is also a very talented and artistic in Care and wherever she’s needed at volunteers. from 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Marie
lady. Quilting is her thing, and she is the center. Margaret is also a member If you or someone you know is Free will be giving seated massages
willing to teach if you want to learn. of the local Red Hat Ladies, based considering sponsoring or donating for $1.00 a minute here at the center.
Her term expires December 31, 2016. here at the center. Her term expires to the center, these people are here to On May 25, there will be a Prize
Meet Treasurer Kathy Dowling. December 31, 2017. answer any questions you may have Bingo at 2:00 p.m., sponsored by
Kathy manages the dedicated funds Meet Corresponding Secretary regarding the center. St. Joseph’s Ministries (free to play).
accounts and any related accounts Doris Roman. Doris served for many A reminder: Did you take the time On May 27-29, one of our seniors,
of the center. She has plenty of years as Treasurer but decided to to apply for the property tax credit? Joe Eyler, is having a covered wagon
experience, having had to handle make a change. Doris sends all the I can personally tell you it’s worth ride, campfire, and entertainment.
all accounts for her husband’s thank you, birthday, sympathy, and filling out the form. If you are 65 or The ride will be from Thurmont to
woodworking business—Old Field “just to say hello” cards to all of our older, your income is below $70,000, Taneytown. For more information,
Woodworking. She also does an friends and families at the center. She and you live in the Thurmont Town call Joe at 301-271-2023.
excellent job of calling bingo numbers also keeps an updated scrapbook on limits, all you need is proof of age, The center will be closed on May
at the center on the first and third all the center happenings. She has residence, and income. Nobody 30 in honor of Memorial Day and
Wednesdays of each month. Her term quite a collection and will share them is interested in your “personal those who died serving our country.
expires December 31, 2016. with you. Doris is also a member business”; they are there to help you. Have a party coming up? Check
Meet Assistant Treasurer Margaret of the local Red Hat Ladies, based Go to the town office and pick up the out renting the center on weekends
Cornejo. Margaret handles any here at the center. Her term expires form or pick one up at the center. It’s for a nominal fee.
monies regarding the lunch program. December 31, 2018. a very simple and quick procedure. A final thought for the day: “What
She keeps accounts of how many That gives you some background Pick up your flier with all the soap is for the body, laughter is to the
meals are served and how much of on the officers of the Board. May activities and special events soul.” Laugh and come to the center
the cost is subsidized by the center. There is no way we could express and monthly menu at the center. to cleanse your soul.
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