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We Have Hope at the Emmitsburg Senior

Center

by Phyllis Clark

Hope is desire accompanied A reminder that the Emmitsburg 11:00 a.m., including: December 2:00-3:30 p.m. What a lovely
by expectation of fulfillment; Senior Center is open every day 4—Nutrition Talk on holiday way to end this busy month of
something that gives promise for from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. We are calories (groan!); December activities and to take a “me” break.
the future. open on snow days, too, unless 11—Chat with Joy about the You can expect tea, of course,
Do you remember all the hopes Frederick County Government Delaplaine Arts Center in Frederick but a selection of them, along
you had as a child waiting for offices are closed. Lunch is served and opportunities for seniors; with scones, cookies, and other
Christmas and, in particular, what Tuesday through Friday at 11:30 December 18—Nurse Steve will surprises. Please call Linda Umbel
Santa Claus would leave under the a.m. (closed on December 24 do blood pressure checks and talk to sign up for this fun event!
tree? Our hopes now are a little bit and 25 and December 31), but about “dizziness” (conditions Last thoughts: Hope smiles
more realistic, but isn’t there still a you need to call our Supervisor and treatment for dizziness, light- on the threshold of the year to
child within us hoping or dreaming Linda Umbel at 301-600-6350 headedness and fainting). come, whispering that it will be
of something better or more in our to register for lunch (a donation) Wednesday activities include _____ (put in the blank whatever
lives? and for any other special events. trivia or word challenge, hoop it is you are hoping for). * Hope
This is the season for our There is no membership fee and all shoot, and pickleball. is that which makes us live today
greatest hopes: love, peace, joy, regular activities are free. To get Strength training is held again on as if tomorrow were yesterday. *
family, friendship. And, of course, a copy of our lunch and activity Thursdays, with canasta and other Once you choose hope, anything
there’s always the hope of better schedules, you can stop in at the games at noon. is possible. * Hope is a renewable
health and thinner bodies. Our Center, located in the old high On December 6, our program option: if you are not out of it at
list is as serious as a child’s, and school building on South Seton will be “We Need to Talk” about the end of the day, you get to start
probably longer, but no less desired. Avenue (lower level) or go online at safe driving for seniors (certainly a over in the morning. * Learn from
However, now we are responsible [email protected]. very serious consideration for a lot yesterday, live for today, hope for
for putting the work into making Monday activities include of us.) tomorrow. The important thing is
things happen. With encouragement bowling and the art class, both of Fridays close out the week with to not stop expecting the promises
from others with the same which you must register for ahead hoop shoot, canasta, or other fun of the future.
hopes and dreams, like us at the of time. and exciting games, as well as tai We celebrate the greatest Hope
Emmitsburg Senior Center, the Strength training is on Tuesdays. chi. On Friday, December 21, we of all this month! Have a blessed,
expectations are more possible. Special presentations begin at are planning a Holiday Tea from happy and healthy holiday!