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by by Tara Miller November at the Thurmont Senior Center: A Season of Gratitude As Thanksgiving approaches, I’m reflecting on just how special our community is here at the Thurmont Senior Center. This season is all about gratitude, connection, and sharing meaningful moments—and we’re doing exactly that every day at the center. Whether you’re stopping…
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by Kristen Bodmer Words of advice from the Senior Center to all those who are starting back to school: To ALL students returning to school, If, you see any of the following: (1) A student struggling to make friends; (2) A student being picked on; (3) A student who is new, shy, or not with…
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by Kristen Bodmer I neglected to congratulate all of the 2025 graduates in my last “Senior Moments” column. We are all so proud of your accomplishments. Reach for the stars. Summer heat is here. If you need to beat the heat, come in for a visit. You will be happy you did. We always welcome…
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by Kristen Bodmer Spring has sprung and the April showers have certainly brought the May flowers. I hope you all are taking the time to enjoy the beautiful weather and beautiful scenery we have around us. We would love for you to stop into the Thurmont Senior Center for a visit. You will be happy…
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by Kristen Bodmer The new year is upon us. Let’s not think of this as just a new year but also as a new start. A start of doing something for yourself or others. A start of coming to the Thurmont Senior Center (since you have been saying for a while, “I am going to…
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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…
Thurmont Senior Center
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Good Times of Summer at the Thurmont Senior Center
by John Dowling The good times of summer are here once again to enjoy. Now is the time of backyard cookouts, picnics, nature walks, swimming, and so much more. A time to visit and see and breathe in the many sights, smells, and beauty that Mother Nature offers us. Flowers in front of the Thurmont…
Fitness Frenzy Free Throw Contest Winners
March Madness started early at the Fort Ritchie Community Center this year. As part of the Fitness Frenzy weekend, the Community Center hosted its inaugural Free Throw Shooting Contest. The Fitness Frenzy weekend included a free sampling of group exercise classes, free day passes to the Community Center, and displays from local health agencies. Instructors…
Zumba Class Held to Support Breast Cancer Program
Participants in Zumba at the Fort Ritchie Community Center made a financial contribution to Breast Cancer Awareness of the Cumberland Valley (BCA-CV). Heather DeLauter, a Zumba instructor at the community center, organized a special session of the class in which participants made a donation instead of paying the usual class fee. “It was Heather’s idea…
