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Seni R by John Dowling and Teresa Kempisty

Ever feel like we have had too each day for the same cost. Just call
much of a good thing, like RAIN! June 2018 Birthdays the Thurmont Senior Center a day
celebrated at the
It has really been rough on most Thurmont Senior ahead to make arrangements with
everyone, especially those that Center Teresa at 301-271-7911.
depend on the weather to do their Also, we are a 501(c)
jobs. Few people can say that they Pictured from left (3) tax-deductible nonprofit
are: Maxine Troxell,
were not affected in some negative Roy Clever, and organization, and gratefully
way from too much rain. Yet, we Kristen Campbell accept all donations of any size.
may be wishing for a little of this (volunteer). We are totally independent of the
rain when the Dog Days of August county government, but are truly
turn us into a parched, dry land, grateful to our town and county
thirsting for a few life-giving drops governments for their generous
of precious water. donations and to our local Lions
However, at the Thurmont Club and other local organizations.
Senior Center, we have a wonderful Photo by Teresa Kempisty Please remember that the
place to come inside, out of the Thurmont Senior Center is available
weather, and take part in making Our great fun-loving 50/50 WWI heroes. Come learn and hear for rent on most weekends for
your own happy weather with Bingos are always on the first and about their interesting stories and your next big event you might be
the many other smiling faces, all third Wednesdays of each month, facts. planning. Give Teresa a call to make
while enjoying the many activities starting at 1:00 p.m. However, On Wednesday, July 25, we have arrangements at 301-271-7911.
that our coordinator, Teresa, has the Thurmont Senior Center will a Pot Luck & General Meeting. “Volunteers”—where would we
planned for everyone. There is be closed on the fourth of July, Please sign up and pay $6.00 if you be without them? We simply could
something fun and interesting going Independence Day. Our next Bingo are not bringing a dish by Friday, not exist without our wonderful
on every day. will be on July 18, so come have July 20. If you are bringing a dish volunteers! Teresa, our great
Check out the Community a great day of fun then, and bring or dessert, you don’t need to pay. coordinator, is the only paid person,
Calendar on the back pages of the some friends. There are free snacks The Center provides fried chicken. and for all that she does, you might
Banner for the daily events taking at intermission, and we are open to During lunch, learn how you can say that she is underpaid. From
place at the Thurmont Senior the public. You must be 18 to play. possibly get a free caption phone our board of directors to our lunch
Center for the month of July. The cost is $5.00 for a paper sheet from Kathy of Clear Captions. servers and delivery people, and all
We had a very informative of 3-up and twenty games. A 6-up Nurse Steve will be back on the many other volunteers, we greatly
presentation on May 17 from twenty-game sheet is $10.00, and a Tuesday, July 31 (always the last appreciate your service and hours
Diane Fox, director of Treasury 9-up twenty-game sheet is $15.00. Tuesday of every third month), in serving the seniors of our area. It
for Frederick County Government, A 3-up single sheet is $1.00 for a talking about “Memory” and could not happen without you! So,
giving us a Senior Property Tax chance to win the large winner- related issues at 12:30 p.m. From if you are willing and able to spend
Credit Seminar, and we thank her take-all at the end. 10:30 a.m.-noon, he will be meeting a few hours a week volunteering,
for coming. If you missed it, Teresa On July 12, after the monthly individually, taking vitals and please call Teresa. We can always use
has handouts available—just stop birthday party, from 1:15-2:15 answering your health questions. volunteers. Thank you, everyone!
into Thurmont Senior Center and p.m., there will be a talk given by Remember, the Thurmont Senior Vacation time is upon us. We
pick them up. Priscilla Rall, honoring our local Center is here for you and available do hope you take some time to
to all seniors fifity-five and older in relax and enjoy some time away
our area. There are no costs or fees from the routine and stresses of
Patronize our Advertisers! The Catoctin Banner exists due involved for you to come through life. Take some quality time with
to the advertising support of those featured in each issue. the doors, or to pick you up if you family and friends to enjoy yourself
need transportation here. We serve in this great world we live in, and
hot meals from Mountain Gate appreciate the many gifts we have
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE Family Restaurant, Monday-Friday, that so many of us take for granted.
SHANNON at a cost of $6.00 each. If you are summer!
Have a safe and wonderful
homebound, we do meal deliveries
BOHRER

COUNCIL DISTRICT 5

Core prinCiples:
n respect our citizens with honesty,
integrity and civility.
n Manage growth responsibly for best
results in schools, emergency services
and county infrastructure.

n 42 years in law enforcement, 27 years as a
ENDORSED BY Maryland state Trooper.
Frederick County Teachers Assn. n small farmer and small business owner in
Sierra Club Frederick County.
auth. citizens for shannon bohrer, treas. rose marie woodsmall