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               Seni                        R                                                                                                 by John Dowling





               “Rain, rain, go away: Come                                                                 August birthdays   giving a talk and a free lunch to the
            again some other day!” We certainly                                                           were celebrated    first forty people who call or stop
            have had more than our share                                                                  at the Thurmont    by the Thurmont Senior Center and
            of rain this summer.  Hopefully,                                                              Senior Center with   sign up. So, call early to reserve
                                                                                                          delicious peaches,
            September won’t be so wet. But                                                                cake, and ice cream.   your free lunch.
            if the weather has you a little                                                               The peaches were      Once again on Friday, September
            down, then you need to stop by                                                                donated by Pryor’s   28, Elly Williams from the
            the Thurmont Senior Center (TSC)                                                              Orchard, and the   Department of Aging will be on-
                                                                                                          cake and ice cream
            where some varied activities and                                                              were donated by the   hand from 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. to
            cheerful smiles will help to brighten                                                         Riffles.           explain programs that are available
            your day!                                                                                                        to our seniors, including answering
               The Community Calendar in the                                                              Pictured from left   any Medicare questions. Call the
                                                                                                          are: (seated) Moe
            back of The Catoctin Banner has all                                                           Snyder and Charles   301-271-7911 for your meeting
            of the activities that our coordinator,                                                       Beard; (standing)   time.
            Teresa, has planned for the month of                                                          Wesley Glass, Rachel   Remember, the Thurmont Senior
            September.                                                                                    Weiler, Shirley Riffle,   Center is the place to be on hot
                                                                                                          Frank Riffle, Luray
               Every Monday, from 10:15-                                                                  Potts, Gene Beard,   summer days, where you can be
            11:00 a.m., is Zumba Gold. The                                                                and J. R. Hamilton.  in the cool while reading a book,
            cost is $24.00 for a punch card       Courtesy Photo                                                             working on a puzzle, playing games
            for eight sessions or you can pay     Thursday, September 6, from noon-    entertained. Don’t forget Pauline’s   or cards, or just relaxing while
            $5.00 for a single session. The       2:00 p.m., there is our Memory       Pals crafters group on Tuesday,       watching a great movie on our big
            class is taught by Kelly Bevard.      Café. For more information and       September 18, from 1:00-3:00          screen TV.  Come on in and join us
            Every Tuesday, from 9:30-10:00        to register, call 301-271-7911. On   p.m. Call Teresa at 301-271-7911      for some exercise, games, movies,
            a.m., is exercise with Alice Eyler    Monday, September 10, please         for more information. Wednesday,      programs, and much more. Call
            (by donation). Following exercise,    come by the Thurmont Senior          September 19 is 50/50 Bingo, so       to find out what movie is playing
            from 10:00-11:00 a.m., come join      Center, from 2:00-3:00 p.m., for     come on out and enjoy a great time    at 301-271-7911.  If you need
            in on the fun of learning and doing   a prize Bingo, presented by the      playing and socializing.              transportation, call Teresa to make
            line dancing. Cards and games         Frederick Health and Rehabilitation     Don’t miss the talk on             arrangements at the same number.
            begin at 1:00 p.m. Be sure to stop    Center. It is free to play, and we   Wednesday, September 26, at 12:00        Wishing everyone a safe and
            by TSC on Wednesday, September        will have free drinks and snacks     p.m. The Myers-Durboraw Funeral       great rest of your summer. Stay cool
            5, between 10:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.,     that day as well.                    Home from Emmitsburg will be          and dry!
            for a free blood pressure check by      Lunch will be served on
            Right at Home (they are here on       Wednesday, September 12, but TSC
            the first Wednesday of each month).   will close at 1:00 p.m. for the board
            Also on Wednesday, September 5 is     meeting.
            our great, fun-filled 50/50 Bingo at    On Thursday, September 13,
            1:00 p.m. If you have not yet been    TSC will have a birthday party for
            to our Bingo, then come join in the   all seniors who have a birthday
            fun, which also includes free snacks   in the month of September. The
            at intermission. The cost is $5.00.   birthday party celebration will
            Bingo is open to the public, but you   begin at 12:30 p.m. Everyone is
            must be eighteen years old to play.    welcome to attend. Following the
            The Bingo also features a $1.00 for   birthday party, stick around for Ted
            last game winner-take-all. Call on    & Susie’s Pickin’ & Grinnin’ Show,
            Tuesday to order lunch for $6.00      free for your entertainment. So,
            (on first and third Wednesday Bingo   please come and join in the laughter
            days): 301-271-7911.                  and fun, and show your support.
               Every Thursday at 9:30 a.m.,       They sing, clog, play music,
            there is exercise and tai chi. On     and will keep you laughing and
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