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Seni R by Teresa Kempisty, Coordinator

Hello, seniors. I am happy to Day. Zumba will be on the other August Birthday $5.00 to play a pack of three cards
report that Helen is feeling better, but Mondays in September, from 10:15- Party Celebration for twenty games. Don’t know what
still having difficulty with writing; so, 11:00 a.m. Pay $5.00 a session or at Thurmont Senior the “pickle jar” is? Well, you have to
it is my pleasure to help her by writing buy a card good for eight sessions (left) Pictured come and play to find out!
this column again this month. We had for $24.00, good any time. Feel free from left are Gene
a break in the heat on the day of our to come and watch the Zumba class Beard, Moe Snyder, Thursdays, at 9:30 a.m., we have
annual picnic at Pen Mar Park, and it and decide if it’s right for you. If you Rachel Weiler, Wes a low-impact exercise routine with
turned out to be a pleasant day to be pay $5.00 and decide the same day Glass, and J.R. Tai Chi, stretching and maintenance
up on the mountain. Delicious food, that you want to purchase a card for Hamilton. afterward. Then at 1:00 p.m., we
great company, and heavenly views $24.00, I can put that $5.00 towards have the pinochle group and games
rounded out the day—what more the card. It’s great fun with upbeat (below) Gene group again. They have such a good
could you want! I don’t know about music, and you can do as little or Beard (on left) time on Tuesday that they repeat it on
you folks out there, but I am ready as much movement as you want. and his brother, Thursday!
for cooler autumn temperatures. Melissa is a great and supportive Skeeter Beard, both
Speaking of fall, don’t forget we will instructor. celebrate August Fridays, we have cards and games
be having our Annual Colorfest Yard at 1:00 p.m., and that’s a great way
Sale, beginning Thursday, October Also on Mondays in September, birthdays. to end the week.
6 through Saturday, October 8. the Canaries Singing Group will start
We are currently taking donations practicing at 12:45 p.m., led by Patt hula hoops in her program. A basket Special activities this month are
for this yard sale. I can supply you Troxell. They are available to perform is passed around for donations. From the Monthly Birthday Party on
with a receipt, as we are a 501(c)(3) for functions, picnics, parties, church 10:00-11:00 a.m., a group has been Thursday, September 8, at 12:30
nonprofit organization. Thank you to groups, nursing homes, etc. They are gathering to learn line dancing and p.m. The Thurmont & Emmitsburg
all who have already donated items. also looking for new members. All having fun while moving; this is a free Community Show at Catoctin High
that is required is a desire to sing and activity. Then, from 11:15-11:45 a.m., School starts Friday, September 9, at
Also this fall, I am excited to share to feel the satisfaction of bringing we have a Reminisce Group meeting, 6:00 p.m. We will be set up outside
with you that Ellie Jenkins from the happiness to others. When they always the first and third Tuesdays, to of the auditorium with items for sale.
Department of Aging of Frederick perform, it makes others happy, and share and remember the good times We will also be selling our Christmas
County will be coming here once a isn’t that what life is all about! Call with our loved ones who have passed. Raffle tickets ($1.00 each or six for
month; you will be able to schedule an the Center for more information. At 1:00 p.m., we have a group that $5.00). First place is a beautiful
appointment with her by calling me plays pinochle and a group that Vintage Butterfly Quilt hand-quilted
(Teresa) at the Thurmont Senior Center On Tuesdays, we have exercise decides what they will play, sometimes by Janice Snyder, with the help of
at 301-271-7911. She can check to with Alice Eyler from 9:30-10:00 its dominoes, cards, etc. So come and Carol Long and Pauline Duble.
see what programs you are eligible a.m., and she is another wonderful get in on the fun. Second place winner receives $100
for with Medicare, energy assistance, teacher, always changing up the and third place winner receives $50.
homeowners’ & renters’ tax credit exercises to get you seniors toned and Every first and third Wednesday, On behalf of all the seniors here, and
programs, and home repair programs. happy. She uses music, weights, balls, we have Bingo, including specials and myself, I want to personally thank
Call the Center to check on the dates. stretch bands, and, sometimes, even the “pickle jar,” with the last game Janice for all the many hours she put
Open enrollment for Medicare Drug being a 50/50 coverall game. It’s only into making the quilt. She has done
Plans is October 15 to December 7, an outstanding job—wait until you
so get your tax return for 2015, your see the quilt.
Medicare card, and list of medications
together to bring with you. Don’t forget as fall draws closer
and holiday parties begin, keep us
On Tuesday, October 4, from in mind as a building available for
10:00 a.m. to noon, Darcy from rent on the weekend and/or evening.
MedOne Pharmacy will be here giving Again, call the Center for more
flu and pneumonia shots; bring your information.
Medicare card. Please call or stop by
the Center to sign up ahead of time, Remember to keep smiling; it
so she knows how much to bring. makes people wonder what you have
been up to, and you can tell them
Just a reminder, we will be closed it’s because you just came from the
on Monday, September 5, for Labor happy place: the Thurmont Senior
Center! Take care, stay hydrated, and
stay cool.
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