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Cover photo: Local fiddler Alex Mitchell performs at Buckingham’s Choice Retirement Community. Photo by Bill Green/The Frederick News-Post

TELL US A STORY! What would you like to read about in “Senior Living?” Let us know about local clubs and their activities, sporting groups, traveling groups, and seniors with interesting hobbies or notable accomplishments. We’d also love to hear about what’s new in senior communities throughout the county. Email suggestions to ajoyce@newspost.com. THE FREDERICK NEWS-POST

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adopting a pet

When it comes to owning a pet, there are a number of proven physical, mental and emotional health benefits. These are especially important for seniors, who are at higher risk for depression and isolation, according to the National Institutes of Health. Here are five reasons to open your home and heart to a fury friend.

Increased physical activity The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises people 65 or older to get at least 150 minutes of moderate activity per day. Owning a pet helps facilitate that.This is especially advantageous for seniors, who are more at risk for sedentary behaviors. Walking a dog or playing with a cat provides built-in avenues for exercise. Companionship Owning a pet is like having a roommate who loves you unconditionally.You are never alone when you are a pet owner, and studies show that owning a pet significantly reduces feelings of depression and loneliness. It can also can lower blood pressure and reduce stress. 4

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right for you?

Be present Pets live in the present, which is a contagious feeling and requires pet owners to live more in the here and now. This is especially important for older people who worry about the future. More responsibility Caring for another being helps us more than we realize. For example, having a dog requires us to get out of bed even when we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to. We all want to feel useful and valued, after all. When you own a pet, you are making a promise to be involved in another life. Animals also provide routine, which might help with getting better sleep and reducing anxiety. Stay connected Pets increase socialization. Animals can be an instant icebreaker, whether they are with you or just a topic of conversation.There also are a lot of shared activities for pet owners, including charitable events and community walks. Owning a pet also can spark your interest in improving the community.You might find yourself

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invested in cleaning up the neighborhood park because you walk by it every day with your dog. Questions to consider What type of pet is for me? Every type of pet has pros and cons. Dogs require more activity outdoors, and different breeds have different energy levels and require more exercise. Rabbits and birds require adequate space. Do your research and make the best decision for your particular living situation. What type of breed is for me? Different breeds of an animal can make pet ownership more or less challenging. Be sure to choose a breed that complements your needs, personality and available time. How old should the pet be? Young pets require training and more activity to release their energy. Older pets may require more care. Know yourself and what type of commitment you are willing and able to make. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Green Shoot Media

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Tips for keeping your home safe Having a safe house is a top priority for homeowners, but investing in a security system isn’t always in the budget. There are, nevertheless, things you can do to increase the safety of your home without the large upfront expense. Outdoor lighting Lighting the pathways of your home has never been easier with solar light fixtures. They are relatively affordable, relying on the sun for power. This means no digging up the lawn to bury the electrical. This feature also makes it simple to place the lights exactly where you want them to give your yard a safe, stylish look. Landscaping How you choose to landscape your property also can be a deterrent to burglars. Planting roses or any sort of prickly plant underneath windows makes them less accessible entry points. Avoid having large shrubs that someone could hide behind near entryways. Keep your lawn trimmed and mowed. If your grass gets too high, it can look like you’re on vacation. Window treatments Installing curtains or blinds—and keeping them closed when you leave the house and when you go to bed— prevents people from casing your house. If thieves cannot see what there is to take, they are more likely leave you alone. Having the interior of the home concealed from view is especially critical when you are at work or running errands and no one is home. Deadbolt doors According to Safety.com, 34 percent of intruders enter homes through the front door, and an additional 22

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Motion sensors are an alternative to a full-blown security system, and can often be monitored by an app on your smartphone.

percent enter through back and side doors. Adding another sturdy lock to all exterior doors is perhaps one of the best safety improvements you can make. Motion sensors This is a smaller investment (you can find great ones in the $200 range) and an alternative to a full-blown security system. Most models allow you to monitor the device directly from your smartphone. Simply download the company’s app and keep an eye on your property at all times, even when you’re far away. Fire and gas gear Don’t forget the simple things, such as keeping fresh batteries in smoke and natural gas detectors. The Firefighter Safety Research Institute strongly suggests testing all detectors once a month for dead batteries and defects. As a bonus, all of these safety features will increase the value of your home. –Green Shoot Media THE FREDERICK NEWS-POST

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Frederick’s Fiddler

FROM BLUEGRASS TO BALLROOM, ALEX MITCHELL MIXES IT UP Photos by Bill Green/The Frederick News-Post

Local fiddler Alex Mitchell (center) and his fellow musicians Dave Wiesler, piano and Ralph Gordon, upright bass, perform at Buckingham’s Choice Retirement Community. 6

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By Gina Gallucci-White Special to Senior Living

alkersville resident Alex Mitchell first picked up the violin thanks to his late aunt Jeanne Mitchell. “She was the bell of NewYork City for awhile as far as concert violinists,” he recalled. “She played Carnegie Hall a number of times. My father figured that I should take violin lessons. Of course, I had nothing to do with that and wanted nothing to do with that. I didn’t put anything into it. I wanted to play rock ’n’ roll.This was the 60s, and that’s exactly what I did.” He played lead guitar and sang vocals in rock bands while in high school and community college. He said he didn’t

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even think about the violin until 1978 when he heard bluegrass music. “It was an epiphany because it was so much more down-to-earth and really attractive—very charming to me,” he said. “I scrambled and found my fiddle under my mom’s piano, where it had been sitting for 13 years, and I picked it up and started learning some stuff from a bluegrass album I heard.” Mitchell graduated from Boston’s Berklee College of Music in 1981 with a degree in violin and has had a successful career playing the fiddle, mandolin and guitar and singing, both solo and with various bands. Some of his career highlights include a national tour of the musical “Woody Guthrie’s American Song” with the Missouri Repertory Theatre and performing and appearing in the 1993 movie “Gettysburg.”

“HE’S ANIMATED. HE IS A GREAT SHOWMAN. A GREAT PERFORMER. A GREAT MUSICIAN.” The genres he covers vary from Appalachian to swing, jazz to Celtic, bluegrass to ballroom. Mitchell joked that playing so many types of music is a great way to “stay obscure by not focusing and marketing yourself in an easily identifiable way.” The real reason, of course, is that he loves them all. The freedom of swing. The trance-like beauty of Celtic. The interesting harmonies in bluegrass. “It’s like being a linguist,” he said. “Why would a linguist want to learn more languages? Because they all have a different flavor, feeling and flair. That’s what it’s like. I am a multilinguist on the violin. I get bored if I just practice one style too much.” Having grown up in New Jersey, he ventured to Washington, D.C., in the late 1980s when he discovered the district was a hub for bluegrass music. He settled in Walkersville because he wanted to get back to the country. It reminded him of his time back in western New Jersey. Mitchell plays in several bands that book dates throughout the East Coast: Gigmeisters (couples dance, contra, Celtic and swing), Fiddlemuse (same as first band along with Appalachian, funky roots) and the Alex Mitch Trio (world violin music, swing). He also is a member of Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon, a John Denver tribute band that plays gigs across the

country, including annual celebrations of the late singer’s life. Mitchell got involved with the group because he was teaching mandolin to a band member’s wife. Collins was looking for a fiddle and mandolin player and the band member suggested Mitchell for the job. “When you are putting a band together, you’re always looking for that right fit,” Collins said. “Of course, Alex, for us, was that right fit. Alex brings a musicality to what we do. He is original in the way he thinks about music that the John Denver tribute band does. He gives it an original feel, which is what we try to do when we do the tribute show. It’s not a note-for-note reproduction. With Alex’s sense of good theory about music, he always adds things that will enhance the music. That’s the reason why he’s so successful. He brings that sense of musicality with him when he comes to a performance.” With the band for more than five years, Collins said Mitchell lights up a crowd. “He’s fun to watch,” said Collins. “He’s animated. He is a great showman. A great performer. A great musician.” Mitchell’s calendar also fills up with private events, weddings—several a month during the busy season—and teaching students either in his home or at theirs. Mitchell released his genre-crossing first CD, “Chameleon,” in 2005, and hopes to

release a new collection of his compositions within the next six months. “I’m not going to stick to one style,” he said of the as-yet untitled album. “I’m not going to just put out a swing CD or old-time Appalachian CD. I’m going to mix it up again just like I did on the first one. ...I’m looking forward to it because it has been a long time.” The Gigmeisters also plan to meet in the recording studio in May to produce an album of original music. After spending decades in music, Mitchell said he is still driven because playing is good for his soul. “Working in music, it is so absorbing,” he said. “It’s very grounding. It gets the head clear when you really work at it. I think it is a very healthy and noble pursuit to study music. Teaching helps me do that too. I’m still a student. I’ve been doing it a long time, but I think I am somewhat more motivated than I have ever been.” THE FREDERICK NEWS-POST

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By Stan Goldberg Special to Senior Living

Doris Ochs

Meals on Wheels Volunteer

DORIS OCHS, 81 is a volunteer with the Frederick County’s Department of Aging’s Meals on Wheels program, which provides two meals a day to nearly 200 residents throughout the county. In order to be eligible for the meals, participants must be homebound due to illness or physical limitations, unable to prepare their own meals and not have anyone who can prepare meals for them. Volunteers provide one cold and one hot meal daily from Monday through Friday. Ochs, who retired as a manager in a medical office in 2006, has been delivering meals for the program for about seven years.

Stan Goldberg: How did you get started with the program? Doris Ochs: Partly because a close friend of mine had done it for many years, like eight or nine. She just encouraged me to try it. She inspired me. So, I decided to try it.You develop a relationship with the people. They are all different. It’s fun getting to know them. SG: Why do you do it? DO: The Good Lord gave me good health. I feel like I am here for a purpose and I feel this is one of the purposes: to do for others. SG: What is your schedule like on the days you deliver the meals? DO: I deliver one day a week, on Fridays. I have nine stops and deliver to 8

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10 people. One of the stops is a husband and wife. I pick up the meals at Homewood (at Crumland Farms). I get there about 10 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. and it usually takes an hour and a half to two hours to deliver the meals, depending on how long you visit. Sometimes they are more talkative. SG: Could you describe a typical visit? DO: Some people just meet me at the door and take the meals. There is not much conversation. Most want me to take the meals inside and place them on the kitchen table. Some even ask me to put them in the refrigerator. Others ask if I can sit down and visit. Most visits take five to 10 minutes. The last lady I have on my route loves to talk. I do sit down and visit with her. She’s 102 and as sharp as a tack. She’s just such a pleasant person and a delight to talk to. I’ve been at her house for half an hour. She’s my very special one.

SG: How do you think the people you deliver meals to feel about it? DO: They are very appreciative. I think it saves them a lot of concern about where their food is going to come from. Some of them don’t have family members to help them.

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SG: Could you describe the meals and what are the most popular? DO: One is hot food, and they get it hot. It’s in an aluminum tray. They get milk and juice.They get a bag of cold food like fresh fruit, salads and sometimes the makings of a sandwich.They like potpies. They say, “Oh, that’s really good.” They also like pot roast and roast chicken.

SG: What about bad weather? DO: I’ve delivered in the snow; it wasn’t all that bad. They will cancel when it’s really bad. SG: What does delivering the meals mean to you? DO: I think I get more out of it than I give to them. It’s a fun experience.

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Don’t forget to plan your

digital estate Traditionally, estate planning required a will, power of attorney and documents supporting life insurance and financial accounts. In the modern day, there is another crucial piece to the puzzle.You also should have a plan in mind to manage your digital estate. The American Bar Association defines digital assets as “any online account you own or any file you store on your computer or in the cloud.” For most of us, that’s a lot of content. For this reason, it is important to administer a clear plan for your digital assets after you’re gone. Making a list The best way to begin assessing the number of digital assets you own is to create a physical list. This list should contain any computer hardware, social media accounts and any account you use to manage your finances online. Here are some examples: • Hardware includes computers, hard drives, tablets, smartphones, e-readers or any other digital device. • Information that is stored electronically includes email accounts, domains you own, online banking accounts and shopping accounts.

What should be done upon death? Now that you have a complete list of your digital assets, it’s time to determine how you want an executor to handle them. A digital executor is someone you choose to be responsible for your digital assets after death. Share your plans about how you want your digital assets managed with that person. You can give this executor instruction and permission to do many different tasks in order to manage your digital estate. Some of these include: • Closing accounts that require a monthly premium for service. This could be online television streaming or music streaming services. • Transferring any credits or money from online payment accounts to your heirs. • Informing online communities that you may have frequented of your passing. Your loved ones should know about any website that may store important financial information, like credit cards or banking numbers. This way they can terminate the accounts and stop payment from being deducted. – Green Shoot Media THE FREDERICK NEWS-POST

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Q&A: SOCIAL SECURITY

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SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME Q: I know someone who believes it’s not a big deal to cheat a little on their Supplemental Security Income (SSI) application. What can I tell them to dissuade them from giving false information? A: Social Security not only seeks criminal charges against and imprisonment of people who give false, incomplete, or inaccurate information, but we also have the authority to impose civil monetary penalties against people who commit fraud. When we find evidence that someone provided false information or withheld information that would have prevented him or her or someone else from collecting benefits, we can impose a civil monetary penalty of up to $5,000 for each occurrence. We are also authorized to impose administrative sanctions. During a sanction period, benefits stop. The sanction periods are 6 months for the first occurrence 12 months for the second occurrence, and 24 months for each additional occurrence. You can report fraud online at oig.ssa.gov/report or call the Social Security Fraud Hotline at 800-269-0271. Q: I receive SSI, and I just got promoted and received a pay increase at my job. Do I need to tell Social Security about the promotion? A: Because the SSI program is needsbased, the amount of the payment you receive is partly based on your income. 10

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You need to report your wages monthly to ensure you get timely and accurate payments. The law requires you to report your earnings by phone or mail or to bring your pay stubs to your local Social Security office at the beginning of each month. When you report your earnings, make sure to include overtime, vacation pay and bonuses. If your income changes because of a job loss or promotion, Social Security will likely either increase or decrease your payments. Learn more by reading the fact sheet “Reporting Wages When You Receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI)” at socialsecurity.gov/pubs. MEDICARE Q: I want to sign up for a Medicare Part C and D plan, but I’m not sure which plan I want. Is there a resource to help me find a plan? A:Yes. Medicare.gov has a plan finder on its website and instructions on how to use it. Go to medicare.gov/finda-plan/questions/home.aspx. Q: Where can I find general information about Medicare benefits? A: Social Security determines whether people are entitled to Medicare benefits, but the program is administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). For information, visit CMS’s Medicare website at medicare.gov, or call 800-MEDICARE (800-633-4227). Online or by phone, you can find answers to virtually all your Medicare questions at CMS. –Social Security Administration, Baltimore

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Enhanced for 2017 The Hyundai Santa Fe lineup features improvements for the 2017 model year, spanning everything from a fresh exterior design and LED lighting signatures to additional infotainment, convenience and safety technologies. Plus, a new drive mode selection includes sport, eco and normal settings. For the 2017 Santa Fe Sport model alone, nearly 350 parts have been updated, representing about 25 percent of the vehicle. To meet increased market demand, Hyundai announced production of the two-row Santa Fe Sport model would be added to its Montgomery, Alabama, manufacturing facility, alongside the Sonata and Elantra sedan models. POWER The 2017 Santa Fe lineup continues to offer frontor all-wheel drive and seating options for five, six or seven passengers. The 2017 Santa Fe Sport is powered by an efficient 2.4-liter, four-cylinder, direct-injected engine with 185 horsepower or the more powerful, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 240 horsepower. 2017 Santa Fe (three-row) uses the 3.3-liter Lambda II V6 engine, boasting 290 horsepower. All Santa Fe engines employ high-pressure direct injection

and Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing. A sixspeed automatic transmission is standard on all models. Active cornering control and a windshield wiper de-icer are also standard on AWD Santa Fe models. FEATURES Standard Santa Fe features include a rear-view camera, automatic on/off headlights; remote keyless entry with alarm; heated, exterior power mirrors with driver’s blind spot mirror, LED headlight accents; daytime running lights; steering-wheel-mounted audio and cruise control; and a Bluetooth, hands-free smartphone system. Premium features, such as HID Xenon headlights, a panoramic sunroof, navigation and an updated 12-speaker Infinity Logic 7 audio system, which features Quantum Logic Surround and Clari-Fi music restoration technology, are available. Hyundai’s hands-free smart liftgate with auto-open is an option that makes it easier to gain access to the cargo area when hands are full. This system allows a driver or passenger to keep both feet comfortably on the ground by simply standing within a few feet of the rear bumper for a few seconds with the key fob in a handbag or pocket. –Green Shoot Media

BY THE NUMBERS BASE PRICE: $30,800

AWD; INCLUDES ADVANCED PACKAGE

WHEELBASE: 110.2 inches LENGTH: 193.1 inches WIDTH: 74.2 inches HEIGHT: 66.5 inches ENGINE: 3.3-liter V6, 290 horsepower

252 lb. - ft. torque

TRANSMISSION: Six-speed automatic EPA MILEAGE: 18 city / 25 highway

Revised front styling and new technology are among the upgrades to the Hyundai Santa Fe for 2017.

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Preventing Falls

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County Launches Awareness Campaign By Scott Harris Special to Senior Living

hen you think about a public health crisis, you might think about a disease epidemic or a wave of dangerous drug abuse. But one of the nation’s biggest public health problems fits an entirely different profile, lurking quietly for decades even as it impacts millions of older Americans each year. The crisis is falls. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falling is 12

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the nation’s leading cause of traumatic brain injury. Each year, 2.8 million people 65 or older visit the emergency room for a fall-related injury. One out of four older adults fall each year, and one out of five falls cause a serious injury, such as a broken bone. AN AGING POPULATION As the graying of America’s population continues, falls become an even greater risk. And it’s a risk that’s growing in Frederick County. According to statistics from the Frederick County Department of Planning, as of January 2015, almost

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48,000 of Frederick County’s total population of about 243,000 was 60 or older, with the county’s population of older people growing at three times the rate of the overall population. By 2020, it is estimated that the number of people 60 or older will surpass the number of school-age children. All of this is why the Frederick County Commission on Aging is putting together a Falls Prevention Campaign in 2017 to help educate residents and stop falls before they occur. “It is a major health problem,” said Mary Beachley, a retired nurse who now serves as a board member of

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Low impact exercises, like tai chi, can help strengthen muscles and improve balance to mitigate the risk of falling.

BY 2020, IT IS ESTIMATED THAT THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE 60 OR OLDER WILL SURPASS THE NUMBER OF SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN. the Frederick County Commission on Aging and chair of the commission’s health and wellness committee. “People are dying from the head injuries. Even if it’s not a major injury, it’s a real shock to the body. As people are aging, they’re remaining independent. People over 65 could overwhelm the medical system. “This is preventive behavior,” she said of the campaign. RISK FACTORS FOR FALLS The causes of falling can be many, and according to the CDC, some— though not all—are directly related to the aging process. As the body gets older, muscles weaken and vision degenerates, both of which increase the risk. So, too, do certain medications, including tranquilizers, sedatives and antidepressants. A deficiency of vitamin D in the body can exacerbate muscle pain and weakness, further upping the potential for falls and injuries. “There are risk factors for falls whether you’re 85 or 50,” Beachley said. “Medications can make you dizzy or sleepy. Muscles are weakening, and [people] can lose their balance.”

The good news is that most falls are preventable. Spreading that message— and the relatively simple fixes that can reduce the risk—is the key motivation behind the county’s falls campaign. HOW TO MINIMIZE YOUR RISK The first step is talking with your health care provider. Most doctors or other health care team members can evaluate a patient’s fall risk and, if needed, adjust medications—including over-the-counter—to minimize the chances of dizziness or disorientation. Vitamin D supplements are a fairly easy way to improve strength and balance, as are simple, low-impact exercises, such as tai chi. The eye doctor also can help. Sometimes, eyeglasses or a prescription adjustment can improve vision enough to reduce the risk of falls. But changes don’t necessarily begin and end in the body. The home can become a much safer environment for those who struggle with mobility. Removing clutter from floors, adding railings to staircases, installing grab bars in bathtubs and ensuring that all areas of the home have adequate light are some of the ways to stop falls before they happen. THE FREDERICK NEWS-POST

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Standing tall

Advances in treatment options give spinal compression fractures a lift By Kate McDermott Special to Senior Living

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Dr. Ravi Yalamanchili poses with a model spine in his Frederick office.

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At 68, Janet Rescigno is not ready to call it quits. She is a cancer survivor who still works and who is determined to enjoy life for as long as she can. But when she began to experience excruciating pain in her side last fall, enjoying life became much more difficult. “I had such pain in the morning that I could hardly walk,” she recalled. “When you have that kind of pain you begin to ask yourself, ‘Is this it? Am I on my last legs?’”

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After numerous trips to various doctors to try to diagnose the source of her pain, she was losing hope. Then her oncologist suggested she visit Frederick neurosurgeon Dr. Ravi Yalamanchili. After ordering an MRI,Yalamanchili determined that Rescigno was suffering from compression fractures in her back. Although Rescigno was surprised by the diagnosis,Yalamanchili was not. Given her age, her sex and the fact that she had undergone chemotherapy and radiation to treat cancer, Rescigno had the key risk factors for spinal compression fractures. About 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, the gradual thinning and weakening of bones,

“KYPHOPLASTY HAS BEEN AROUND FOR ABOUT 15 TO 20 YEARS, BUT MANY PEOPLE ARE STILL NOT AWARE OF IT.” - Dr. Ravi Yalamanchili, Frederick neurosurgeon

and another 44 million have low bone density, meaning that half of those 50 or older are at risk for breaking a bone, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation. In fact, half of all women will break a bone at some point in their lifetime due to the condition, as will a quarter of men. That’s 2 million fractures annually, 700,000 of which occur in the spine. In addition to those with osteoporosis, patients who have undergone chemotherapy or who have other health conditions such as autoimmune disorders may also have weakened bones that can be extremely susceptible to injury, whether that be from a fall or accident, or something as seemingly innocuous as a sneeze or cough. Rescigno does not know what caused her fractures, but she does know she did not fall or injure herself. When bones in the back are weak and fracture, they do not snap or crack as bones in the legs or arms might. Instead, they tend to crumble and compress, often pushing on neighboring nerves and causing severe back pain or radiating pain to the ribs or other parts of the torso. This compression is usually easily seen on X-rays or MRIs. The traditional conservative approach to addressing compression fractures calls for the use of a bulky back brace to stabilize the vertebrae until they heal themselves. But if patients do not experience relief after a few weeks, there is another option. Thanks to advances in medical imaging and instrumentation, spinal specialists can perform a procedure called kyphoplasty to correct spinal compression fractures. This minimally invasive procedure usually takes less than one

hour per vertebra, and many patients experience immediate pain relief. Using X-ray guidance, a special tube is run through a tiny incision in the back to the fractured bone. A small, orthopedic balloon is then inserted into the vertebra and inflated to raise the collapsed vertebra to its correct height. When the vertebra is in the correct position, the balloon is deflated and removed and the resulting cavity is filled with a special bone cement. “The cement essentially forms an internal cast that stabilizes the bone until it heals itself,” Yalamanchili said. “Kyphoplasty has been around for about 15 to 20 years, but many people are still not aware of it,” he said. The vast majority of the kyphoplasties he performs are done on an outpatient basis and are successful in alleviating pain in nearly 90 percent of the patients. Rescigno is a testament to that. She had the procedure performed with just a mild dose of general anesthesia (also known as “twilight”) and left the hospital a few hours later with two tiny incisions in her back. The ease of the procedure surprised her, but she was even more pleasantly surprised when she awoke the next day without the pain she’d been living with for months. “I was so pleased,” she said. For Rescigno, her recovery meant she could get back to work and living without pain. But Yalamanchili points out addressing compression fractures in older and less active seniors is especially important since it reduces the risks that come with being immobile, such as pneumonia. “Kyphoplasty enables them to become active immediately,” he said. THE FREDERICK NEWS-POST

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A P RI L 2017 SENIOR RECREATION COUNCIL ACTIVITIES

Exercise — 9 to 10:15 a.m. Fridays, William R. Talley Rec Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick. Call Jack at 301-662-0812. Chorus Practice — 1 to 2:30 p.m. Mondays, Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick. Call Mary Ann at 301-371-7533. Basketball — 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Walkersville Rec Center, 83 W. Frederick St., Walkersville. Call Adrian at 301-662-6623. Tuesday Bridge — 8:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, Creekside at Tasker’s Chance Senior Apartments, 110 Burgess Hill Way, Frederick. Call Libby at 301-663-6482.

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Thursday Bridge — 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays, Spring Ridge Senior Apartments, Frederick. Call Jim at 301-360-9908.

Moderate Hike — 8:30 a.m. April 11, Gambrill State Park, Frederick. Call Ray at 301-662-6315.

Open Duckpin Bowling — 1 to 3 p.m. Thursdays, Walkersville Lanes, 44 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville. Call Gerald at 240-651-1865.

Bicycling — time and place TBD, April 13 and 27. Call Kathy at 301-606-0064.

Softball Practice — 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays, open to women over 40 and men over 50. Pinecliff Park, 8350 Pinecliff Park Road, Frederick. Call Adrian at 301-662-6623. Easy Hike – 8:30 a.m. April 6, location TBD. Call Jack at 301-662-0812. SRC Taney Book Group — 10 a.m. April 10, Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick. Call Maxine at 301-663-4089.

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SRC Talley Rec Center Book Group — 10:15 a.m. April 17, William R. Talley Rec Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick. Call Jenny at 301-473-8970. Golf League — 9 a.m. April 17 and 24, Hope Valley Golf Course, 12731 Jesse Smith Road, Mount Airy. Call Harvey at 301-662-6148. Easy Hike — 8:30 a.m. April 18, location TBD. Call Jack at 301-662-0812.

SRC Computer Discussion Group — 10:15 a.m. April 19 Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick. Call Harvey at 301-662-6148. Moderate Hike — 8:30 a.m. April 27, Appalachian Trail, Reno Monument. Call Jack at 301-662-0812.

FREDERICK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AGING DAY TRIPS APRIL THROUGH JUNE (Register at frederickcounty md-gov.3dcartstores.com; all trips depart from the Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick.)

Eastern Museum of Motor Racing in York Springs, Pa. — 9:30 to 3:30 p.m. April 21. Includes sprint cars, midgets, stock cars, motorcycles, Indy cars, NASCAR

and drag racing. Register by April 7. $25 person plus lunch. Fashion Archives & Museum in Shippensburg, Pa. — 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., April 28. 15,000-item collection consists of clothing and accessories dating from the 18th to the 20th century, primarily focused on middle- and working-class Americans. $35 person plus lunch. Register by April 17. Gordon-Roberts House in Cumberland — 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May 12. Built in 1867 by Josiah Hance Gordon, a member of the House of Delegates and president of the C&O Canal. Illustrates the lifestyle of an upper-middle class family of the late 1800s and early 1900s. $35 person plus lunch. Register by April 28. “Beauty and the Beast” at Toby’s Dinner Theatre in Columbia — 9:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 24. $70 person, lunch included. Register by April 21. Morven Park Mansion and Museums in Leesburg, Va. — 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 9. Home to the 200-year-old Gov. Davis Mansion, a Greek Revival estate, carriage museum, Museum of Hounds & Hunting of North America, gardens. $30 person plus lunch. Register by May 26. Lincoln and The Limited Express in New Freedom, Pa. — 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Replica of the train Abraham Lincoln rode to present the Gettysburg Address that two years later carried his body in a funeral car; 2.5-hour ride on the Hanover Junction Limited. BYO lunch to eat on the train. $55 person. Register by May 26.

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April 6 to 12, 20 to 23, 28 to 30. Tickets and details at frederickkeys. com or 301-815-9939.

ONGOING ACTIVITIES

(Some activities require preregistration and prepayment. Contact the senior center for details.) At the Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick, 301-600-3525:

Friendship Cafe — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. Variety of sandwiches, soup of the day, salads. Open to seniors and the public. Register for Zumba Gold, line dancing, chair yoga and tai chi. All classes begin the first week of April: Beginning tai chi — 1:30 p.m. Thursdays Line dancing — 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays Chair yoga — 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays and/or Thursdays Zumba Gold — 12:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays or 4:30 p.m. Mondays Drop in classes — strength training daily; movement and motion, gentle stretching and seated range of motion exercises on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; casual pickleball on Fridays.

At the Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana, 301-600-7020: Exercise — 10:45 a.m. daily Bridge — 12:30 p.m. Mondays English Conversation — 10 a.m. Tuesdays English Class — 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays Yoga — 12:30 p.m. Thursdays Color This — 9:30 a.m. Thursdays Line Dancing — 1:30 p.m. Thursdays

GENERAL ONGOING ACTIVITIES:

Frederick Area Ostomy Support Group — 2 p.m. second Sunday of the month, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1415 W. Seventh St., Frederick. 301-663-1203 Frontotemporal Dementia Support Group — 5 p.m. first Wednesday of the month, Somerford House & Place, 2100 Whittier Drive, Frederick. 301-668-3930 Alzheimer’s Support Group — 4:30 p.m., first Tuesday of the month, Somerford House & Place, 2100 Whittier Drive, Frederick. 301-668-3930 Daytime Grief Support Group — 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Hospice of Frederick County, 516 Trail Ave., Frederick. 240-566-3030 Evening Grief Support Group — 5 p.m. Mondays, Hospice of Frederick County, 516 Trail Ave., Frederick. 240-566-3030 Mackenzie’s Light Bereavement Support Group — 6:30 p.m. second Monday of the month, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Led by Colt Black, Black’s Mortuary, Thurmont. 240-288-1300 Parkinson’s Disease Support Group — 1 p.m. third Wednesday of the month, Mount Pleasant Ruritan Club, 8101 Crum Road, Walkersville. 301-703-1194 Memory Cafe Lunch and Activity — Noon, first Thursday of the month, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. Free

Bluegrass Music — 7 p.m. the second Friday of the month at Mount Pleasant Ruritan, 8101 Crum Road, Frederick. $5. Open to all levels of musicians and vocalists. Spectators are welcome.

Snacks and sodas are available. No alcohol or smoking. 301-898-3719 Teens Teach Tech — 2 to 3 p.m. Saturdays, Brunswick Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. 301-600-7255 Disabled American Veterans Service Officer a Fort Detrick — 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. third Wednesday of the month, VA Outpatient Clinic, 1433 Porter St., Fort Detrick. Free. Appointments preferred. Walk-ins also welcomed if time available between appointments. 301-842-2562 or 301-619-2174 Genealogy Lecture Series — 6:45 p.m. fourth Tuesday of the month, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 7255 Ridge Road, Mount Airy. Free, no registration required. 301-675-1384 Civil War Walking Tour — 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. downtown Frederick, starts at Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick, first Saturday of the month. Explore what Frederick was like during the war. $10 adult, $8 ages 60+, $6 ages 6 to 12. 301-663-1188 Evangelical Lutheran Church Tours — 1 to 4 p.m. first Saturday of the month, 31 E. Church St., Frederick. Accessible. Free. 301-663-6361 Art & Architecture Guided Walking Tours — 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. second Saturday of the month, Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Explore popular architectural styles, local art and history. $10 adult, $8 ages 60+, $6 ages 6 to 12. 301-663-1188

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Marble Collector Show & Festival Admission is free. All things marbles. Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick Contact: 240-397-0349

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CALENDAR First Saturday Explore downtown’s hidden spaces. Free activities. Time: 5 to 9 p.m. Location: Downtown Frederick Contact: 301-698-8118

releases. $15. Time: 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Location: Flying Dog Brewery, 4607 Wedgewood Blvd., Frederick Contact: 301-694-7899

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Spring Forward 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run Family event, course winds through the vineyards, fields. Post-race wine tasting. $35 for the 5K, $10 for the Fun Run. Time: 7:30 a.m. Location: Linganore Winecellars, 13601 Glissans Mill Road, Mount Airy Contact: 301-831-5889 Flying Dog University’s Beer Geek Tour In-depth look at the brewing process, fermentation, yeast management, quality control and packaging; tasting of new

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Dramatic Portrayal of Christ’s Final Eight Days on Earth Musical violin recital begins at 6:30 p.m. Follow Christ from Bethany to Jerusalem, and to Calvary, with Bartholomew, the disciple, and Joseph of Arimathea as they reflect on the events of those last days. Accompanied by Taylor Goodrich, violinist. Time: 7 p.m. Location: Fairview Chapel, 6802 Boyers Mill Road, New Market Contact: 301-606-3094

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Basic Tai Chi New session. Preregistration and payment required. Time: Noon Mondays

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Location: Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020

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Book Club Time: 1:15 p.m. Location: Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020

“Being Mortal” Screening and Discussion Event In conjunction with Atul Gawande’s best-selling book, “Being Mortal,” the film investigates the practice of caring for the dying, and shows how doctors are often untrained and uncomfortable talking about chronic illness and death. Light refreshments. 21 and older. Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Location: Hodson Auditorium, Rosenstock Hall at Hood College, 401 Rosemont Ave., Frederick Contact: Hospice of Frederick County, 240-566-4055

Art: Needle Felting Explore “faces in wool” in 2D or 3D style. $10 for two-hour workshop, materials included. Time: 2 to 4 p.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525

Planning for Peace of Mind — An End of Life Planning Series Continues April 6, 11, 13, 20 and 25. Registration is required. Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Location: Emmitsburg Senior Center 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg Contact: 301-447-6102, ext. 17

Advanced Tai Chi New session. Preregistration and payment required. Time: 1 p.m. Mondays Location: Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020

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3D Printing Event Design and print your own 3D object. Registration required, limited to 15 people. Free. Time: 11 a.m. Location: Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020 There’s A Doctor in the House Talk: Why Do My Feet Hurt? Solutions for Foot and Ankle Pain With Damian Roussel, MMI podiatrist and board-certified foot and ankle surgeon. Talk is free, dinner is $5 (optional). RSVP for dinner. Time: 5 to 7 p.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525

when people boogied to big band rhythms and slow danced to intimate ballads. $33 to $45. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, Pa. Contact: 717-337-8200

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Grand Funk Railroad Known as “The American Band,” the high-energy five-piece group Grand Funk Railroad, has entertained fans for over 45 years with its signature hard-driving sound. Grand Funk Railroad is best known for mega-hits “We’re an American Band,” “I’m Your Captain/Closer to Home,” “Some Kind of Wonderful” and “Locomotion.” $35 and up. Time: 8 p.m. Location: Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, 750 Hollywood Drive, Charles Town, W. Va. hollywoodcasinocharlestown.com “The Best of the Eagles” Maryland Symphony Orchestra plays the best of The Eagles. See website for ticket information. Time: 8 p.m. Location: The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown Contact: 301-797-4000 or marylandsymphony.org

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Easter Bunnies Craft There is a fee for materials. Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Location: Emmitsburg Senior Center 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg Contact: 301-600-8350

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“In the Mood” A fully-staged tribute to Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman and all the big band greats of the ’40s. Complete with costumes and choreography, the show pays homage to a time

Palm Sunday “Hosanna, To Our King” Led by the Rev. Dr. Jenny Smith form Mount Carmel UMC; service with meditations retelling Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem, music. Time: 7 p.m. Location: Fairview Chapel, 6802 Boyers Mill Road, New Market Contact: 301-606-3094

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Music in the Cafe With Who So Ever Will Time: 12:30 p.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525 THE FREDERICK NEWS-POST

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CALENDAR Frederick County Commission on Aging Meeting Meets monthly. Guest speaker will be Meg Motter, director, adult evaluation and review services. Time: 1 to 3 p.m. Location: FMH at Crestwood, second floor, 7211 Bank Court, Frederick Contact: 301-639-8518

Cooking for One with Chef Lori Soufiane In the dining room, she will demonstrate cooking healthy meals with perfect portions for one or two. Free, preregistration is required. Time: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525

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History: Frederick Towne in the 1700s Learn about the founding of Frederick in 1745 as a planned community on Maryland’s western frontier. Instructor is Chris Haugh. Preregistration is required. Free. Continues April 18 and 25. Time: 9 to 11 a.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525

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MAP: Identity Theft Program Learn how to prevent identity theft and what to do if it happens to you. Time: 11:30 a.m. Location: Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020 Spring Luncheon Menu includes pork loin, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, fruit and apple pie. Sign up by April 5. $4.68. Time: Noon

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Lunch with Nurse Steve Program: “Has My Immune System Stopped Working?” Chicken fajitas, Mexican rice and fruit for lunch ($4.68). Sign up by April 6. Time: Noon Location: Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020

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“Hallelujah, The Tomb is Empty” Led by the Rev. Paul Leatherman from the Edgewood/Sam’s Creek Church of the Brethren. Open to all. Also, earlier in the day is a sunrise service. Time: 7 p.m. Location: Fairview Chapel, 6802 Boyers Mill Road, New Market Contact: 301-606-3094

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The Library’s ADA Workstation The Urbana Regional Library has a computer workstation featuring a computer with a screen reader and a program that magnifies and adjusts contrast of the screen, and can read printed text documents out loud in numerous languages. Free. Time: 11:30 a.m. Location: Urbana Senior Center 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020 Fried Chicken Dinner Sign up. Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020 The Inside Scoop: Ethics at the End of Life A social worker with hospice leads a discussion on what is most typically important to the senior population in regard to ethics at the end of life.

Spring Wildflower Walk Join a ranger at the Brown’s Farm Trail in Owens Creek Picnic Area for an easy half-mile walk. Free. Time: 11 a.m. Location: Catoctin Mountain Park, Park Central Road and Md. 77, Thurmont Contact: 301-663-9388

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Hootenanny Sing-along Folk/ Old Tyme Music Ron Ktuscher will bring back memories with a mix of folk tunes and music of the ’50s and ’60s. Free. Time: 1 p.m. Location: Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020

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Frederick Speaker Series: Bill Nye Emmy-award-winning scientist, engineer, comedian, author and inventor. Meet-and-greets available. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick Contact: 301-600-2828

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Frederick Craft Spirits Festival Spotlights some of Maryland’s premier distilleries via tastings, seminars and programs to help educate the casual drinker who has a penchant for homegrown spirits. VIP tickets available. Live music by Luke Alexander and guests. Food trucks, free water. $55 general admission. Time: Noon to 3, second session 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Location: 200 East Art Haus, 200 E. Patrick St., Frederick Contact: Frederickspiritsfestival.com

Thurmont Business Showcase Meet the Thurmont business community. Food, beer, wine and nonalcoholic beverages for sale. Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Thurmont Ambulance Co. Event Complex, 13716 Strafford Drive, Thurmont Contact: 240-626-9980 Red Shedman Farm Brewery & Hop Yard Bluegrass, Brew and BBQ Festival Craft beer from 25+ breweries, music and barbecue. Craft vendors. $27.50 general, $15 designated

driver, $25 active military. Time: Noon to 6 p.m. Location: Linganore Winecellars, 13601 Glissans Mill Road, Mount Airy Contact: missiontix.com

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Wildflowers to Ferns Park volunteer Daryl Despres introduces participants to blooming flowers, captivating ferns and prominent vegetation along Brown’s Farm Trail. Owens Creek Picnic Area. Time: 11 a.m. Location: Catoctin Mountain Park, Park Central Road and Md. 77, Thurmont Contact: 301-663-9388 8th Annual Car, Truck & Motorcycle Super Show Event benefits the New Market Volunteer Fire Co. Entertainment. Food available. Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Location: Adventure Park USA,

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CALENDAR 11113 W. Baldwin Road, Monrovia Contact: 301-865-6800, ext. 103

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Senior Yoga An eight-week gentle yoga class, open to adults 55 and older. Meets Mondays through June 19. Classes continue throughout the year. Time: 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. Location: FMH ProMotion Fitness+, 7211 Bank Court, Suite 220, Frederick Contact: 240-215-1470 Curious Minds: It’s About the Brass Steve Francella has 50 years of experience performing and teaching music in Maryland. As studio director at the The Brass Lab, he shares his enthusiasm and knowledge about a wide variety of brass instruments. For seniors/ adults. Light refreshments. Free. Time: 2 to 3 p.m. Location: Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont Contact: 301-600-7212 Military and Veteran Resource Expo Veterans and active military are encouraged to attend this informational expo to hear from local organizations about all the resources available to them. Time: 3 to 5 p.m. Location: Brunswick Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick Contact: 301-600-7255 Yoga An eight-week flow-style class appropriate for beginners and those with experience. $. Meets through June 19. Classes continue throughout the year. Time: 5:45 to 7 p.m. Location: FMH ProMotion Fitness+, 7211 Bank Court, Suite 220, Frederick Contact: 240-215-1470

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Senior Yoga An eight-week gentle yoga class, open to adults 55 and older. Meets Tuesdays through June 20. Classes continue throughout the year. Time: 10 to 11:15 a.m.

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Location: FMH ProMotion Fitness+, 7211 Bank Court, Suite 220, Frederick Contact: 240-215-1470

Gentle Yoga An eight-week class good for beginners and others looking for gentle yoga class. $. Meets Tuesdays through June 20. Classes continue throughout the year. Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Location: FMH ProMotion Fitness+, 7211 Bank Court, Suite 220, Frederick Contact: 240-215-1470

Flying Dog Film Series: “Bull Durham” Happy hour begins at 6:30 p.m. $5 to $7. Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Location: Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick Contact: 301-600-2828

Pancake Dinner Sign up to attend. Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020 Green Living: Conversations in the Garden with Marianne Willburn Author of “Big Dreams, Small Gardens.” Free. Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Location: Brunswick Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick Contact: 301-600-7255

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Movie Matinee: “Singing in the Rain” Time: 1 p.m. Location: Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020 Gentle Yoga An eight-week class good for beginners and others looking for gentle yoga class. $. Meets Wednesdays through June 21. Classes continue throughout the year. Time: 5:45 to 7 p.m.

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Senior Yoga An eight-week gentle yoga class, open to adults 55 and older. $. Meets Thursdays through June 22. Classes continue throughout the year. Time: 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Location: FMH ProMotion Fitness+, 7211 Bank Court, Suite 220, Frederick Contact: 240-215-1470 Gentle Yoga An eight-week class good for beginners and others looking for gentle yoga class. $. Meets Thursdays through June 22. Classes continue throughout the year. Time: 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Location: FMH ProMotion Fitness+, 7211 Bank Court, Suite 220, Frederick Contact: 240-215-1470 Poetry Day Movie: “Dead Poets Society.” Free. Time: 1 p.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525

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Jazz Concert: “You and the Night and the Music” Under the direction of Lynn Staininge, and the powerhouse trio of Howard Burns, Anita Thomas and Bob Sykes, enjoy a tantalizing duet of words and music. $18 adults, $15 military, seniors and students, free for FCC students and those under 12. Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Location: JBK Theater, Frederick Community College, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick Contact: 240-994-3198

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Cindy Alvarado On the Road Again 5K Benefits NMES students’ and teachers’ needs, and lung cancer research organizations — this year the Patty Pollatos Fund Inc. and Lungevity. Discounts for FCPS employees, firefighters, police officers, military veterans and senior citizens. $20 Time: 9 to 11:30 a.m. Location: New Market Elementary School, 93 W. Main St., New Market Contact: 240-236-1300 Spring Festival Continues April 30. Exhibits, hayrides, animals, food, crafts, children’s hands-on crafts, games and family activities. Saturday morning tractor pull. Carriage museum open. Free; fees for food, hayrides, crafts, games and manor house. $5 person. Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Children’s Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick Contact: 301-600-1650 Beer 401: The Science of Beer This course will focus on the fundamental impact of pH and water, bittering and what chemically is causing specific flavors from the hops and other ingredients, the enzymatic pathway to the production of sugar and ultimately the alcohol, and how to quantify the color or darkness of beer. $45. Time: 2 to 4 p.m. Location: Flying Dog Brewery, 4607 Wedgewood Blvd., Frederick Contact: 301-694-7899

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Boost your mental powers with crosswords, brain teasers and sudoku! Solutions and/or answers on page 24

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Honey is a versatile ingredient that can be added to both foods and beverages. It has been used in recipes for centuries. Such is the case with the following recipe for “Pain d’épices” from Linda Collister’s book “Quick Breads.” This French honey spice loaf dates back to medieval times and makes for a great breakfast bread, especially when hosting overnight guests.

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Pain d’épices Makes 1 medium loaf

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cups unbleached all-purpose flour cup rye flour teaspoons baking powder teaspoon sea salt teaspoon ground cinnamon teaspoon ground cloves teaspoon quatre épices cup almonds, finely chopped cup candied peel or crystallized ginger, finely chopped 3⁄4 cup flavorful honey 2 extra-large egg yolks 5 tablespoons milk 1 8 x 4 x 21⁄2-inch loaf pan, greased and base-lined with parchment paper Preheat the oven to 350 F. Sift both flours, baking powder, salt and all the spices into a large bowl. Using a wooden spoon, stir in the chopped almonds and candied peel. Make a well in the center of the ingredients. Add the honey (in cold weather it is easier to measure and combine the honey if you stand the jar in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes first), egg yolks, and milk to the bowl and stir well to make a thick, heavy batter. Scrape the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the surface. Bake for about 45 minutes, until golden and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Turn out onto a wire rack, remove the lining paper and let cool. This recipe is best eaten within five days, or can be frozen for up to a month.

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SUDOKU

How to Solve Sudoku Puzzles: Fill in the game board so that the

numbers 1 through 9 occur exactly once in each row, column and 3x3 box. The numbers can appear in any order and diagonals are not considered.Your initial game board will consist of several numbers that are already placed. Those numbers cannot be changed.Your goal is to fill in the empty squares following the simple rule above.

1. Italian Lake 2. Cuckoos 3. Sound unit 4. Doctors’ group 5. The cutting part of a drill 6. A team’s best hurler 7. Couches 8. Muslim ruler 9. Round globular seed 10. A way to confine 11. Men wear it 12. Chinese province 14. Soup cracker 17. Expression of disappointment 18. West Chadic languages 20. Midway between south and southwest 23. An opal 24. Main artery

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