Emmitsburg 50+ Center

BY Caitlyn Kirby

May is the perfect time to visit the Emmitsburg 50+ Community Center! Starting off the month on Friday, May 1, is Maryland Legal Aid Law Day. This is a time for you and the attorney to review your Advance Directive, which determines your health care and end-of-life decisions. Please call 301-600-6350 to book an appointment. This program is sponsored by the Division of Aging and Independence and Maryland Legal Aid at no cost to you. The Veterans Appreciation Event at Frederick Health Village is on Saturday, May 2, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. This is a free event.

Another exciting promotion this month is in honor of Older Americans Month. We will be offering Lunch Bunch at no cost every Monday in May (except Memorial Day). This is a great time to check out the lunch program or bring a friend. Please call the Center by end of day on Wednesday of the previous week to reserve a meal. We also have a special Mother’s Day Lunch Bunch on Friday, May 8. For this special meal, please have your reservation in by 9:00 a.m. on May 1.

Feeling crafty this month? Join us on May 13 for painting the patterns of lace fabric on canvas. Our art instructor, Dorothea Barrick, will also be teaching a class on perspective on May 19. New and returning students are welcome! Please pre-register to ensure supplies. Some classes have fees.

For the plant lovers, join Emmitsburg Librarian Teresa on May 27 for a plant propagation how-to class. Learn the best way to grow a new plant from your collection of potted plants and succulents. Exercise programs also continue this month, including UnRulies Pickleball on Wednesdays and Fridays at 1:00 p.m., Chair yoga to video is Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:30 p.m., Open Gym, and much more!

We hope to see you in May. For details on all these activities, you can visit www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/Virtual50. We are always happy to answer any questions by phone, email, or in person. Please note, some flyers like calendars may not be available on our website until they are fully compliant with new ADA accessibility requirements. Print copies will be available in the Center. Email us at EmmitsburgSeniorCenter@FrederickCountyMD.Gov or call us at 301-600-6350.