BY Caitlyn Kirby We invite you to visit the Emmitsburg 50+ Center this month! There is something for everyone to try. For arts and crafts this month, Dorothea Barrick is teaching a wildlife drawing class on February 10, where we will use drawing pencils on toned paper for a different effect. On February 11, our…

BY Caitlyn Kirby Happy New Year to all! Start your year off right at the Emmitsburg 50+ Community Center (A.K.A The Senior Center). Staying active is key to healthy aging. Try out gentle exercise to video daily at 9:15 a.m., or Chair Yoga on Mondays at 1:00 p.m. with Christina (try your first class for…

BY Caitlyn Kirby December is the time of the year for making new memories, spending time with friends and family, and getting ready for the holiday season. We have a number of activities this month to get you in the winter mood! If you need an idea for a holiday appetizer, we will have a…

BY Caitlyn Kirby & Lori Littrell We are delighted to invite you to visit the Emmitsburg 50+ Center this month to embrace a healthier, more vibrant lifestyle through engaging activities, supportive resources, and a welcoming community.  From creative workshops to lively games, fitness classes, and cozy social gatherings, there’s truly something for everyone to enjoy.…

BY Caitlyn Kirby As the leaves turn and a crispness fills the air, the Emmitsburg Senior Center is welcoming the season with a full harvest of activities, puzzles, and natural wonders to celebrate October. Whether you’re a fan of fitness, arts & crafts, games, or just looking for good company and great events, there’s something…

BY Caitlyn Kirby Find something new for you to do this September at the Emmitsburg 50+ Community Center. We have something for everyone, whether you are looking for fitness, education, arts and crafts, or recreation. On September 9, at 4:00 p.m., we will host a free Retirement and Estate Planning Seminar, hosted by a Certified…

BY Caitlyn Kirby We have a great August lineup for you at the Emmitsburg 50+ Community Center! There is something for everyone, from fitness to crafts to education and more. We’d also love to see you here at lunch at noon on Mondays. Chat with others in a relaxing setting and enjoy a healthy meal.…

BY Caitlyn Kirby It’s going to be a great summer here at Emmitsburg 50+ Community Center! We have a variety of programs to get you out and about this summer season. For the crafty, we have a Mosaic Steppingstone Project on July 9, and a Dollar Craft Day on July 15, where we’ll make a…

Caitlyn Kirby & Lori Littrell Happy brain, happy YOU! Spring into movement this May! In April, we enjoyed a new program, the Creative Movement Workshop from ClancyWorks Dance Company, which will be continuing this month on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. This gentle movement, light singing, and fun activity helps create new pathways and strengthen existing…

BY Caitlyn Kirby January was a cold one, but we were still able to stay warm and have fun indoors! In January, we beat the winter blues with our lunch bunch, a time to talk and laugh with friends. We were able to relax during chair yoga class, get creative in the stained-glass lab, and…

BY Caitlyn Kirby New Year, New You? Try out some new and ongoing activities at Emmitsburg 50+ Community Center. For your fitness goals, join us for Unrulies pickleball, daily exercise to video, and chair yoga with Christina, continuing on Mondays at 1:00 p.m. We invite all who are interested to try the first class for…

BY Caitlyn Kirby The holiday season is upon us! We have many ways at the Emmitsburg 50+ Center to help you celebrate the season. In December, we begin the month with a “Winter Snow Scene” in Acrylic Class on December 2. Our talented instructor, Dorothea Barrick, will guide us to make our own unique creation.…

BY Caitlyn Kirby November is here, and it is time to celebrate the season. In addition to the usual Monday Lunch Bunch, we will enjoy a Thanksgiving lunch on Tuesday, November 26. Join us afterward for a faux floral arrangement of poinsettias! Please register for both of these activities by November 19. Also this month,…

BY Caitlyn Kirby Spooky season is upon us. It’s time for tricks and treats; just don’t let the ghouls and goblins keep you from fun and festive opportunities available at Emmitsburg 50+ Center! Great weather and great times await; don’t let a good time spook you this season!  This Halloween, we have some festive activities…

BY Caitlyn Kirby We are heading into September, and it’s a great time to remember how to have some late-summer fun. Come engage, enhance, and enrich yourself with the many activities at the Emmitsburg 50+ Center, including a variety of exercises, crafts, games, and trips. As schedules and lives change during this time of year,…

BY Caitlyn Kirby Saying goodbye to July and welcoming August! As we progress through summer, come beat the heat and venture into Emmitsbur g 50 + Center to explore many of the wonderful crafts, games, exercises, and trips. For those interested in fitness, we have the walking group on Tuesday mornings, as well as video…

BY Caitlyn Kirby As we fly into July, keep in mind the many new and reoccurring activities at the Emmitsburg 50+ Center. Want to find a general exercise or increase your mobility? There are exercise videos available with professionals to guide you through moderate and low-intensity exercises. There is also availability on Mondays, Wednesdays, and…

BY Caitlyn Kirby June is here, and it’s time to get in tune with your summer socialization with crafts, games, exercises, and educational activities and opportunities at Emmitsburg 50+ Center! There is video exercise that includes wonderful professionals that guide moderate exercise to facilitate great health and mobility. If there are unguided activities you would…

April is here, no fooling! Winter is officially behind us, and spring has started. So, why not “spring” into some activities at Emmitsburg 50+ Center! Come and join the exercise group and engage in moderate or low intensity exercise with a video instructor. If you interested in something of an “at your own pace” level,…