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Irish Hearts at the

PET Emmitsburg Senior Center

Bella by Phyllis Clark
of the A technical glitch caused us to by an informational program at

miss our February Catoctin Banner 11:00 a.m. and lunch at 11:30 a.m.
article. The computers and all of On March 6, we will have questions
mon t h us are still well and happy at the and answers concerning vitamins.
Emmitsburg Senior Center, and we
On March 13, the MAP (Maryland
thought some of the information was Access Point) will be about the State’s
worth repeating. Senior Property Tax Credit and
The heart is probably the most Renter’s Tax Credit programs—very
important organ in our body and is worthwhile information! On March
the vital center of our innermost self’s 20, Nurse Steve will be discussing
emotions and sensibilities. Few of us the fifteen most prevalent healthcare
have not experienced a heart health issues affecting older adults. Then,
issue of some form. But, the bottom following Nurse Steve, there will be
line is learning how to cope, medicate an “EGG-uinox” (come and find
properly, and, sometimes, change our out!).
lifestyle. Importantly, we have had to The schedule on Wednesdays
learn to eat better and more wisely, includes a morning stretch at 10:00
and add exercise to our lifestyle. a.m.; lunch at 11:30 a.m.; and a very
Seniors are basically more active enthusiastic cardio-benefitting Pickle
than ever before, but not always Ball game, from 1:00-3:00 p.m., in
without those few aches and pains the first-floor gym. Call Linda to
that we are learning to cope with. register.
We are more active, more aware, and Thursdays are always busy,
more involved in the life around us. beginning with exercise at 10:00
We know what’s happening locally, a.m. On March 1, we’ll have a brief
and in the world. Some of us can talk after exercise about nutritious
even manage a smartphone and the options (has to include chocolate!).
internet! The best part is having more On March 8, students from Shepherd
freedom and time to have fun with College will be here to take our blood
like-minded seniors. Life is really pressure. Elly Jenkins from Frederick
good! County will be at the Center on
We’ve had numerable outstanding March 15. If you don’t already, you
talks at the Emmitsburg Senior should know how wonderful she is
Center about lifestyle changes from in helping with medical insurance
a variety of Frederick County health programs and Medicare questions,
and social service representatives. A but you must call Linda for an
lot of these talks are about the many appointment to see her. Don’t forget
free programs and services available that we play canasta after lunch. The
to seniors in this County. All for Center will be closed on March 22,
lifestyle enrichment! because we’ll be attending a pajama
Regular exercise, like our video party with members of the Urbana
program, is another important Senior Center. Now, that should be
component of good health. Regular fun!
exercise, according to the American Time for a relaxing Friday!
Heart Association, makes your Canasta will be played after lunch.
heart muscle and bones stronger Don’t miss the meditational and self-
and may help lower blood pressure discipline of tai chi at 1:00 p.m. in
and cholesterol. A heart-healthy the first-floor gym; it is a wonderful
diet includes fruits and vegetables way to end a busy week. Again, call
B and limited sodium. Our lunches Linda to register.
Last thoughts: What would
are prepared with these guidelines.
ella, a one-and-a-half-year-old Yorkie-Pom (Yorkshire Terrier
and Pomeranian), is the beloved pet of the Healy family. Bella Some of our discussion programs happen if you laugh? Nurse Steve
have included cooking with tofu,
explained it this way: “Laughter
loves to play fetch with her brother, Bentley! reading product labels, and the is more than just a sound—it’s a
use of vitamins and other nutrition whole body experience. Our muscles
supplements. All for good lifestyle throughout our bodies contract
Pets bring so much to our lives: they make us healthier, they changes! as laughter spreads from our face,
keep us active, they brighten our mood, and so much more! On Mondays, the Senior Center through our respiratory system, and
We want to see your adorable photos of your pet(s). is open, but no lunch is served. The eventually through our entire bodies.
Send in your “best photo” of your “best buddy,” art class is from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the People usually laugh because they’re
and your pet could be chosen to be “Pet of the lower-level classroom. Call Linda to happy, but laughter also has the
Month” in a future issue of The Catoctin Banner! register at 301-600-6350, and also power to make us happy.” And, if
Please e-mail your pet photo, along with your pet’s call Linda two days prior to register you’re celebrating your Irish heritage
name, breed, age, personality, special tricks, your for lunch. on March 17, you know the Irish are
name/family name, and any other fun details you The pace picks up on Tuesdays usually happy people, loving to sing
“You’re My Best Buddy!” would like to share, to: [email protected]. with strength training/exercise, and tell stories and jokes, dance, and
beginning at 10:00 a.m., followed laugh. Happiness is being Irish!