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Published by www.EPlusPromotes.com www.TheCatoctinBanner.com The Catoctin Banner Newspaper October 2018 Page 45
Seni R by John Dowling
It is so hard to believe that Fall October birthdays will have a Halloween theme, with
is just around the corner, but I at the Thurmont prizes for best costumes, door
hope summer does not sneak off Senior Center prizes. Free spooktacular treats will
and leave us too soon. Summer Pictured from left be served after lunch and at break.
has flown by this year. Maybe it is are: standing left Even if you don’t play bingo, come
because it has rained so much that to right Margaret before bingo in costume and the
the grass grew so fast and much Carbaugh, Vivian door prizes will start at 12:30 p.m.
that we never had as much time to Planker, seated Nancy So don’t miss it!
Davis, and Myrna
enjoy summer while it was here. Magby. Starting Thursday, October 10
Time spent mowing grass more through Saturday, October 13,
than doubled this summer. I hope from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. we will
we won’t be shoveling that much Photo by Teresa Kempisty be having our Annual Colorfest
snow, too. Yardsale. Prices are by donation
But when all of this gets you unless otherwise marked. If you
down, then it’s time to head to the have any items to donate, please
Thurmont Senior Center and be call the center. We will be serving
welcomed with a smile from our started by Jean Keilholtz. Come If you need transportation, then lunch but there will not be any
coordinator Teresa and the other in and read the story—each quilt call Teresa at the center to make other activities those 3 days due to
seniors there. Cool down, relax has a story behind it. Second prize arrangements. We will also deliver space limitations.
with a book, or work on a puzzle, is $100.00 and third is $50.00. lunch to shut-in seniors in a six- Starting Monday, October 15,
or join in the many activities Tickets for both raffles are $1.00 mile radius of Thurmont. from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. and running
that go on at the center. Just a each or $5.00 for 6. More raffle On Wednesdays, October 3rd for seven Mondays, we are offering
reminder for everyone to check tickets are available for sale at the and 17th , our fun time 50/50 a free program through the county
the back pages of The Catoctin center Mondays through Fridays Bingo is at 1:00 p.m. The cost is called SteppingON which teaches
Banner for our activities listed in 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Thank $5.00 for a 3-up sheet of 20 games, fall prevention. Call the center for
the calendar of events each month. you to those that got the shell and $1.00 for winner-take-all with more info and to sign up. Please
Also remember, if Frederick County ornaments and mystery bags. Your free snacks at intermission. So note that from Thursday, October
Public Schools are closed for bad support of our nonprofit senior bring your family and friends and 18 to Saturday, October 20, the
weather then we will also be closed. center is much appreciated! have a really good fun time. Also center will be CLOSED for new
If they have a delayed opening, we Why not call the day before on Wednesday, October 3, Med. carpet installation.
open on time at 9:00 a.m. (301-271-7911) and order a hot One Pharmacy will be giving FLU On Wednesday October 24, we
Thank you to all those involved lunch catered by Mountain Gate SHOTS from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 will have our quarterly Pot Luck
in our display at the Community Restaurant for $6.00. While you p.m. on a walk-in basis. Some and General Meeting. See the sign-
Show and thanks to all who are in the center you can meet of each kind of flu shot will be up sheet at the center for details.
bought tickets for the Treasures Teresa, and pick up the schedule available; high dose, regular dose Our friend, Nurse Steve returns on
of Thurmont raffle which will for October that has all of the and senior dose. Just bring your October 30.
be drawn on October 17 and the activities for the month on one side Medicare and/or health insurance Save the date: Saturday,
Christmas Raffle which will be and the menu for the month on card. There is a sign-up sheet at the November 3 from 12:00 to 4:00
drawn December 1 at the Turkey & the other side. Then, you can pick center. On the first Wednesday of p.m., we are having our biannual
Oyster Dinner Christmas Party at and choose from the many things each month, Right at Home will Veterans Day Open House for
Graceham Moravian Church. The that might interest you. Remember, be doing blood pressure checks northwestern Frederick County
grand prize is a handcrafted quilt the center is there five days a week from 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. On veterans and their families
by resident quilter Carol Long and for all seniors aged 55 or older. October 31st at 1:00 p.m. is our with information for veterans,
5th Wednesday of the month special free lunch, speakers, DAV
benefit bingo with the proceeds representative, entertainment
going to a Thurmont nonprofit by DJ Jake, the Gateway Brass
to be determined at the October Ensemble, and more. View our ad
board meeting. This special bingo on page 19 for more information.
