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A New Year at the Emmitsburg

Senior Center
PET Phyllis Clark

Lexi
“New” is a good word for January,
Now that you’re loosened up
of the other than the obvious “New Year.” from all of that good exercise, you’re
The dictionary’s definition begins with ready for Pickleball, fast and furious
“not old” (duh!), then defines it as at times, from 1:00-3:00 p.m., on
mon t h something different from the former; Wednesdays (first-floor gym). Yoga is
on Fridays, from 1:00-2:00 p.m.
and, then, being in a position or place
for the first time. Okay, we’re getting Two important talks you don’t
somewhere now! What’s going to be want to miss this month will be held
“new” for you this year? at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesdays: January
Just in case you’re wondering, 9—Kendall Tiffany will bring us
the Emmitsburg Senior Center will up-to-date on “Transit Plus” in our
be open even on snowy days, unless area. This could be a very helpful
the schools are officially closed by and needed service to us; January
Frederick County. If not closed, 16—Nurse Steve will discuss vaccines
we can still come to the Center to and immunizations, or, as he would
exercise, have lunch, and enjoy say, “Give It Your Best Shot!” Nurse
playing cards or games. If we’re lucky, Steve is always available to do blood
it will only snow on Saturday or pressure checks before and after his
Sunday! talk.
The Senior Center is located in Don’t forget our fun Canasta
the lower level of the old public games on Thursdays and Fridays after
high school building on South Seton lunch. While this is an “old” game,
Avenue, across from St. Catherine’s each hand is “new” and challenging
Nursing Center and Seton Village. (“Where are the jokers?” or “Who’s
The town office and public library are deal is it?”).
also located in this building. Park in Emmitsburg is a unique, rural
the back lot and take the elevator to town and farming area, somewhat
the lower level. different from our sister Senior
We are still seeking volunteers for Centers in Frederick County. Some of
the home-delivered meals to residents us are transplants and have various
in the rural Emmitsburg/Thurmont reasons that brought us here. Some of
area on Monday, Wednesday, us have lived in these beautiful hills
and Friday. Please consider your for years or generations, and we are
availability and the need of this closely connected to our families that
service to those who are homebound. still live here. There is a great deal of
What a blessing you could be. Please history and heritage in Emmitsburg,
call Linda Umbel at 301-600- 6350 and so much talent and experience
for additional information. Thanks! among us. We used to frequently visit
The Monday bowlers group would older family members, but now we’re
like to have you join them. Perhaps the older generation. Many of our
that’s new and “something different” families are now scattered and can’t
for you. They meet at the Senior visit us as often as we would like.
Center at 12:30 p.m. and carpool to So, we are the ones who must go out
the Thunderhead Lanes in Taneytown. and develop the companionship and
This is not a perfect 300 scoring team, friendship with others who are in the
but they do have fun. same situation.
Remember, when you thought Last thoughts: Out with the old
you had artistic talent? Stick figures and in with the new! See what a
don’t quite count, but they could be difference the new You can be!
a start with this new and “first time”
“I am Lexi, and I am a rescue dog. I don’t know why, but I found myself in a shelter experience place for you. Art classes
two times before I was three years old. But, I lucked out, because now I have the are held from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on
best home ever, with my mom, Pam Ryan. She loves me lots and shows it every Mondays at the Senior Center. Call
Linda Umbel, and she’ll give you the
day by taking such great care of me! I know this is going to be my furever home!” details. Just think, you could be a

L budding Rembrandt!
Since we all ate too much (didn’t
exi is a four-year-old Border Collie Lab mix and the beloved
and treasured pet of Pam Ryan of Thurmont. Lexi enjoys going it all taste so good?) over the holidays,
we do need to mention a “new you”
for walks; taking car rides; playing with her squeaky toys and and “exercise” in the same breath.
Jazmyn (her house-cat buddy); and adores other people, While there hasn’t been anyone who
especially children. Her favorite game is finding the hidden treat brags about lost pounds or inches, we
do feel self -satisfaction and pride with
treasures throughout the house! Lexi also loves her neighbor the accomplishment after we finish the
dogs; she has dog friends on all sides of her backyard. She class. So, Tuesdays and Thursdays,
always makes sure to greet each one of them when she’s out starting at 10:00 a.m., join us for
strength training. Come in early for a
back. hot cup of coffee.