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Seni R by John Dowling
Hello, everyone! Hope you all Again, on October 26 is
enjoyed the summer a little better Exercise & Tai-Chi at 9:30 a.m.,
than last year. The temperatures Join the Thurmont followed with cards and games at
were not so hot, over all, and thanks Senior Center for 1:00 p.m. Mark the date in your
to just enough rain, the grass was blood pressure checks calendars for October 27, from
by Right at Home on
green all summer. the second Thursday 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., for a free
Thank you to all those who of each month, from half-hour appointment to talk with
visited our table at the Community 10:00 a.m.-noon. Elly Jenkins from the Department
Show and those volunteers that Seated is Greta of Aging on their programs and
worked the table. We started our Lambert, with Luray benefits, as well as Medicare. Call
Christmas raffle, which has a grand Potts standing. Teresa at 301-271-7911 to schedule
prize of a beautiful, handcrafted your appointment. If you would like
quilt, started by the late Doris to have lunch either of those days,
Roman and finished by Carol Long. you can schedule that with Teresa,
Second prize is $100, and third prize too. Lunch is $6.00 and comes fresh
is $50.00. The cost of tickets are Courtesy Photo from the Mountain Gate Family
six tickets for $5.00 or $1.00 each. Restaurant every day.
We will be selling them until our You can limber up your body with and ice cream. Come join in on the Just to remind you that the
Christmas dinner at the Graceham line dancing, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. fun. Our huge yard sale continues Thurmont Senior Center is a totally
Moravian Church on Saturday, every Tuesday, while having great Friday and Saturday, October 13 independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit
December 2, 2017, where we will fun doing it. Then, there are cards and 14, from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. organization and tax-deductible
draw the winners. Stop by the and games to help your brain stay A decision will be if we have items center. We are deeply thankful
Center and view the quilt, read the sharp at 1:00 p.m. left and we have the staff to remain to the Town of Thurmont, The
quilt story and see photos of it, too. Our very popular 50/50 Bingo open on Sunday, from 10:00 a.m.- Lions Club, and all those who
A big thank you to Doris Roman, will be held on October 4 and 2:00 p.m. There will be signs out. help us with their donations—
Carol Long, and Mary and Tom October 18, starting at 1:00 p.m. On Thursday, October 19, no matter how big or small. We
Webber. Mary and Tom donated the This Bingo is open to all people, Exercise & Tai Chi will resume, are so thankful to those of you
grab bags for boys, girls, and adults, not just seniors, but you must from 10:30-11:30 a.m. John Straw who participate in our programs
which we sold at the community be at least eighteen years old to from the Village Hearing Aid Center and come to the Center to enjoy
show. play ($5.00 gets you a three-game will talk on the new technology of yourselves. You make this center
Now that fall is fast approaching sheet of twenty games). There is hearing aids, with free screenings a great place to be. Thank you to
and another great Community Show a winner take all on a three-game and hearing aid checks. Cards and those of you who get your lunches
is behind us, we will now be looking sheet for $1.00. We have lots of games held at 1:00 p.m. Then, on delivered—those who can’t come to
towards Colorfest, which will be room for more players, and we Friday, October 20, come let Marie the Center, we are here for you and
fast upon us, held the weekend of have free snacks at intermission. Free give you a fantastic seated want to help you.
October 14-15. So, if you might be So, bring a friend and join in massage for $1.00 per minute. We are always looking for
doing Colorfest, then don’t forget to the fun. Call ahead on Tuesdays Beginning at 11:30 a.m., there will volunteers (age eighteen to any age),
stop by the Thurmont Senior Center and order lunch for $6.00 on be free sit-and-stand testing (to to give your time (although, we
and take a look at the great variety Wednesday Bingo days. We are test your balance), by St. Joseph’s do have some volunteers at times
of items at our indoor yard sale, holding a special Bingo whenever Ministries Physical Therapy Dept., younger than eighteen). Currently,
starting on Thursday, October 12 there are five Wednesdays in a with cards and games at 1:00 p.m. we are looking for someone to
through Saturday, October 14. If we month, to give all proceeds to a A Paintbrush Santa Craft, led serve lunch on Tuesdays. Please call
have a lot left over and have enough charity in Thurmont. So far, the by Irene Matthews, will be on Teresa at 301-271-7911 if you are
people to work it, we may be open proceeds have gone to the Creeger Wednesday, October 25. The cost interested in volunteering, and feel
on Sunday, October 15, also, so House Restoration Project and the is $2.00, and the class is limited to good about your donation of your
look for signs. Thurmont Food Bank. The next one the first nine people to pay and sign time.
While you are at the Center, will be November 29 to benefit the up with Teresa. So, call the Center Until next time, have a super
take a look around and see all that Catoctin Civitan Club. today to sign up at 301-271-7911. great month!
we have for you to do that might On Thursday, October 5, we
interest you. While there, pick up a have Exercise & TaiChi. Then,
calendar of events, with the monthly Memory Café (with a free lunch
lunch menu printed on the back; see and an activity, usually a craft)
what you might be missing. Many will be held from noon-2:00 p.m.
thanks to our coordinator, Teresa. Call for more information and
Every Monday, there is Zumba to register at 301-271-7911. On
Gold, from 10:15-11:00 a.m. Friday, October 6, following lunch
You can purchase a card for eight will be cards and games at 1:00
sessions for $24.00 or pay $5.00 per p.m. On Wednesday, October 11,
session. We now have a license to lunch will be served, but the Center
show movies on our new big screen will close at 1:00 p.m. for the
TV. Every Monday at 1:00 p.m., we Board of Directors meeting.
will be showing a great-title movie. Thursday, October 12, starting
Call Teresa at the Center to order at 9:00 a.m., will be our huge
a lunch and to find out what movie indoor Colorfest Yard Sale. There
will be playing at 301-271-7911. will also be free blood pressure
Every Tuesday, from 9:30-10:00 checks, from 10:00 a.m.-noon. We
a.m., there is exercise with Alice will also celebrate with our October
Eyler, and you make a donation. Monthly Birthday Party, with cake
