by Kristen Bodmer Winter is here, and we are ready to celebrate Christmas and bring in the New Year. As this year comes to a close, I just want to say “thank you” to all of our seniors for a wonderful year. I have enjoyed every single day with each of you.  December is full…

by Kristen Bodmer Fall is here, leaves are changing colors, and crisp breezes are blowing. Colorfest and our yard sale have come and gone. Now, we are looking forward to Thanksgiving. We would love for you to come in and join us as we get to spend time together laughing, playing games, and sharing fellowship.…

by Kristen BodmerFall is here, leaves are changing colors and crisp breezes are blowing. We are looking forward to Colorfest, our Yard Sale, Thanksgiving! We would love for you to come join us as we get to spend time together laughing and playing games and sharing fellowship. October is full of activities. Take the opportunity…

by Kristen Bodmer For those going back to school, we have some advice from the Thurmont Senior Center: To ALL students returning to school, if you see any of the following: a student struggling to make friends; a student being picked on; a student who is new, shy, or not with the “in crowd”; or…

by Kristen Bodmer Summer has definitely arrived, so come into the Thurmont Senior Center and beat the scorching heat. We have lots of fun activities happening here, with something for everyone. August is full of activities. Take the opportunity to take a look at the calendar of events we have scheduled. You can find our…

by Kristen Bodmer Summer has arrived, and we have lots of fun activities going on here at the Thurmont Senior Center. One of the finest sounds to hear is the sound of our seniors laughing and having a good time. There are smiles aplenty here at the center. We would love to have you come…

by Kristen Bodmer Graduation season is here. We would like to congratulate all of the 2024 seniors. What a huge accomplishment! We want you to know we are so proud of you. Always dream big, and you will go places.  “If you never dream, you will never know the endless possibilities of what you can…

Spring has sprung, and all of the April showers certainly brought the May flowers. I hope you all are taking the time to enjoy the beautiful weather and beautiful scenery we have all around us. We would love for you to stop into the Thurmont Senior Center for a visit just to see what we…

The warmth of spring has finally arrived. I am certainly enjoying the beauty of the trees and the flowers starting to bloom. Stop by the Thurmont Senior Center for some fun, laughter, and maybe a cup of coffee or tea. We look forward to seeing you. You will find we are a place to come…

Well, we might be finished with winter, but I am not sure winter is finished with us. I hope everyone is staying safe and warm. Stop into the Thurmont Senior Center for some fun and laughter and maybe a cup of coffee or tea. We look forward to seeing you. We are a wonderful place…

by Kristen Bodmer We are right in the middle of winter now. I hope everyone is staying safe and warm. You will be greeted here at the Thurmont Senior Center with a friendly face and a warm smile. Be prepared for fun and laughter while visiting us. We look forward to seeing you. The Thurmont…

by Teresa Kempisty Hello to all my senior friends and volunteers. While the center remains closed at this time, the COVID numbers are moving in the right direction to be able to open in some way sooner than later. It may have to be a partial opening, with some restrictions. It will all depend on…

by Teresa Kempisty Hello, to everyone. I miss you all so very much. I want you to know that I appreciate and miss each and every one of you. Many of you have asked, “Do you think we will ever be open again?” And the answer is a definite, “YES!” My guess would be not…

Photos by Teresa Kempisty Caythee Ruby  (1st-prize winner) is pictured with her grandchildren and their neighbor. Barbara Ritenour (2nd-prize winner) is shown with her winning basket

by Teresa Kempisty Photos by Teresa Kempisty President John Dowling & Board Member Kathy Dowling drive in the Drive-By Greetings Parade on October 14, 2020, waving to over 36 seniors Jim and Joan Leo are visited during the October 14th Drive-By Greetings Parade. Helen Deluca waves to the participants in the October 14th Drive-By Greetings…

Alex Potter January was a quiet month for the LEO Club. Plans and posters were made for the Share the Love Food Drive and Pennies for Patients. Share the Love Food Drive will collect food for our local food bank, and Pennies for Patients raises money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The Leo Club…

Katie, Club Reporter Members of the Rocky Ridge 4-H Club clean the flower beds, plant flowers, and mulch at the Thurmont Historical Society. The Rocky Ridge 4-H Club has been busy. In May, many of our members participated in shows and events in the local area, including Wills Fair, Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival, and…

Blair Garrett and James Rada, Jr. Whether it’s in the grocery store, your local food chain, or volunteering for a charity in need, elders continue to pitch in and help the community around us. Thurmont resident Margaret Reed, age eighty-seven, has put in countless hours over the years, working a variety of jobs. To this…

The new Thurmont band Morris Blake has been working on for a few short months, made its public debut on December 21, 2017. A sneak preview of the band was held at the Thurmont Senior Center, and the band presented a Christmas Concert to a full house. The band started with the first member, Devon…