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Cover photo: Will Duncan returns a volley during a game at the William R. Talley Recreation Center.

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Four pickleball courts are set up for the games at the William R. Talley Recreation Center. Right: Sue McGee, Barb Mentor, Bill Cribb and Betsy Ritter congratulate each other after a friendly game. Far right: Will Duncan and Arlene Smith scramble for the ball during a morning match at the rec center.

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Racquetball is so yesterday Frederick County seniors are taking to pickleball in record numbers, having discovered that the game provides a satisfying physical workout while also offering an opportunity to socialize and make new friends. Story by Kate McDermott, Special to Senior Living Photos by Bill Green, The Frederick News-Post

On a cold and windy Thursday morning in January, the gymnasium at the William R. Talley Recreation Center in Frederick was heating up. Pickleballers waited to rotate into play, biding their time as they watched others engage in extended volleys and tiebreakers. Darlene Posey was one of those players. She recently retired from the City of Frederick’s Parks and Recreation Department and knows better than most the demand for court space that has occurred due to the sport’s rapid growth. “We introduced the game back in 2015,” she said. “Now some days we have long waits to play.” When the city began offering the game two years ago, 25 people registered to play. Now, there are more than 100. Pickleball combines many elements of tennis, badminton and pingpong, according to the USA Pickleball Association. It can be played indoors or outside on a badminton-sized court with a slightly modified tennis net. Players use a paddle and a plastic ball with holes. It can be played as doubles or singles. Games are scored to 11 points, with a winning margin of two points. In addition to the city’s pickleball offerings, the YMCA of Frederick County also offers a drop-in program two days a week and local senior centers are eyeing ways to incorporate it

into their scheduling as well. For those who want to do more than play cards or shuffleboard, pickleball is a good fit. A pickleball court’s dimensions are smaller than those of a tennis court, so players have less territory to cover. This makes the game appealing to those who want lower-impact, but socially engaging, exercise. Recreation programs are now struggling to find new and additional spaces to accommodate the game’s growing popularity. “Seniors today are very active,” said Cheryl Radcliffe, recreation supervisor Frederick city. “We continue to talk about creating dedicated courts just for pickleball.” Currently, in addition to its “courts” in the gymnasium at the Talley rec center, the city’s pickleball program allows enthusiasts to also play on the tennis courts at Wetherburne Park in the Whittier neighborhood and at the Trinity School of Frederick on Monday nights. See PICKLEBALL, 23

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CYCLABLES?

Recycling takes a little work, such as sorting materials, but reuse is a great way to conserve the planet’s resources. Knowing the processes that take place with the products you recycle and how they are reused might give you extra motivation to sort through all your paper, plastic and glass. PAPER The United States Environmental Protection Agency reports that paper creates almost 30 percent of the country’s solid waste each year. The first step in recycling paper is to separate it by type—lined paper, newspaper and even magazines. Once paper is sorted, it is compressed into a bale to make transportation to a paper mill easier. There, it is mixed with water and turned to pulp. During this process, items such as staples are removed and the pulp is screened several times to create usable paper. The paper is mixed in a solution that dissolves ink once air is applied. It is then bleached to create pure white, reusable paper.

then pulverized into a fine material called cullet. Cullet is so smooth that it takes the place of sand in many different applications, including sports turf, landscaping and even playground surfaces.

RECYCLABLES?

GLASS Once your recycled glass arrives at the recycling plant, it is sorted much like paper. Only like-colored glasses can be recycled together. The glass is washed to remove impurities and

PLASTIC Plastic is one of the most important materials used in today’s world. In demand in nearly every industry, plastic is nonbiodegradable. Recycling it keeps this valuable resource from taking up space in landfills. Plastic recycling begins with sorting by the different resin contents that were used to create the original product. It is then chopped into tiny pieces and cleaned to remove labels and other debris. After a thorough cleaning, the pieces are melted and compressed into pellets called nurdles. These small pellets are then ready to be shaped into new products. Recycled plastic is rarely used to create the same plastic item again.

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PEOPLE

Joe Collins Volunteer Author Fundraiser

By Stan Goldberg Special to Senior Living

SEVENTY-NINE-YEAR-OLD JOE COLLINS is involved in more activities than most people half his age. As a volunteer, he works eight to 10 hours a week. He has been a volunteer at Frederick Regional Health System at Frederick Memorial Hospital (FMH) since 2006 and is president of the FMH Auxiliary, whose members log hundreds of thousands of hours to assist visitors, transport patients and support patient family members. Since 2012, he has written three books on the Civil War and is planning a fourth. Collins also works part-time three days a week as a sales associate at Pier I Imports in Market Square. The retired mortgage banker gives at least 20 walking tours a year in Frederick for Heritage Frederick, formerly the Historical Society of Frederick County. He has been doing that for five years. Collins, who has a degree in history from Juniata College in Pennsylvania and a Master of Business Administration from Hood College, runs a charity in honor of his late wife, Nancy Collins. He moved to Frederick from Arnold, Maryland, near Annapolis in 2005 because his eldest son lives here. He has three children. Stan Goldberg: Why do you remain so active?

Joe Collins: I like working around people and being with people. It keeps your mind more active and sharp.You are never too old to learn. A lot of people think when you retire you can’t add anything. But seniors are a valuable asset because of their experience and knowledge. SG: What do you enjoy most, volunteering or writing? JC: I enjoy volunteering at the hospital a little more because of the interaction and contact with people. Writing is more of a quiet time. It’s a chance to exercise your mind. SG: How did you get into volunteering? JC: I was a patient and a volunteer came in to see me. After I got out of the hospital, I decided to check it out, to see if volunteering would be a benefit to me. I found out volunteering helps your personal well-being. It makes you feel good. You can contribute to the community. SG: What do you do as a volunteer? JC: I work the information desk. I am involved in fundraising. I also do new volunteer orientations and I’m on the hospital’s board of directors. Being

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president of the auxiliary requires a lot of time and energy and give-and-take. SG: How much time do you spend on writing? JC: I probably spend 12 hours a week or more. It’s not just writing, but also research. I may have to get in the car and drive an hour here and an hour there. I do a lot of research. SG: You have set up the Nancy Collins Memorial Fund for your wife

who died in 2000. Tell me about it. JC: This is the 16th year for the charity. On June 16, we will have our annual golf tournament at the Maryland National Golf Club. It’s our biggest fundraiser. We raise money for FMH. SG: Are people surprised you are doing so much at your age? JC: Yes. They tell me I don’t look 79. (His birthday is Dec. 19). I’m probably busier now than when I was working. I’m always doing something.

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‘Seeing the unseen’

PEOPLE

Artist focuses on the overlooked aging By Gina Gallucci-White Special to Senior Living

Linda Colsh recalls wandering the streets of Berlin looking at and taking pictures of some aboveground color-coated pipes. “All of the sudden, this lady, who was very stoopshouldered and with her cane, walked into my picture and just wandered on down the street,” she said. “When I saw that photograph, I fell in love with her. I just thought, ‘Nobody else in the street bothered with her. They didn’t notice her, and I did.’ She became wonderful to me, so I started to look for people in crowds, and I realized that it was often the people that were ignored by everybody else around them that appealed to me. They became remarkable to me.” The results became the Middletown resident’s first solo show in Maryland, “Seeing the Unseen,” held earlier this year at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown. Seven fiber art pieces depicted aging adults going about their normal routines walking city and town roads throughout the world. “In this series, Colsh [called] our attention to figures of older women and men in a quiet way,” said Anne Burton, gallery director, at the time of the show.

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Colsh grew up just south of Annapolis. For as long she can remember, she has been interested and involved in art, including finding old window shades and making murals on them in crayons and paint. A graduate from Annapolis High School, she earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in art history from the University of Maryland, College Park. With her husband in the U.S. Army, Colsh lived abroad for 26 years—24 in Europe and two in Korea. “Colsh’s work is clearly influenced by her travels while living overseas, as well as her study of calligraphy when she lived in Korea,” said Burton. Colsh moved to Middletown about two years ago because her brother and sister-in-law have lived there for more than 35 years, and she loved visiting over the years. Her work has appeared in solo and juried group exhibitions and shows throughout the U.S. and Europe, including the Visions Art Museum in San Diego, Strassen Szenen in Freiburg, Germany, Textilmuzeum in Budapest and the Riga International Textile and Fibre Art Triennial in Riga, Latvia. See UNSEEN, 24

“Snow Falls” is a layered, stitched, art quilt with surface design paint, print and dye. |

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FINANCE

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Were you charitable in 2016? If so, there are many ways you can deduct your contributions to lighten your tax burden. How and what you decide depends on your goals and financial situation. Regardless of the amount you have contributed, the IRS requires you to maintain a bank record, payroll deduction record or written communication from the charitable organization receiving your donation. Keeping these materials is necessary should you deduct a contribution of cash, check or other monetary gift. KNOW YOUR FORM There are specific steps to an official deduction, but they are relatively simple to perform. To deduct a charitable contribution, you must file Form 1040 and itemize deductions on Schedule A. If your goal is a legitimate tax deduction, then you must be giving to a qualified organization, according to the IRS. KNOW THE RULES If you’re looking to make a legitimate charitable contribution that can lead to a deduction, there are a few rules to keep in mind. The IRS prohibits you from deducting contributions made to specific individuals, political organizations and candidates. See IRS publication 526, “Charitable Contributions,” for rules on what constitutes a qualified organization.

MERCHANDISE/FAIR MARKET VALUE If you receive a benefit because of your contribution, you can deduct only the amount that exceeds the fair market value of the benefit received, according to the IRS. Fair market value is defined as the price at which property would change hands between a willing buyer and seller.

CONSIDER YOUR TOTAL For contributions equaling $250 or more, the IRS requires a bank record, payroll deduction records or written acknowledgment from the qualified organization showing the amount of cash and description of property contributed. If your total deduction for all noncash contributions for the year is over $500, you must attach IRS form 8283, “Noncash Charitable Contributions,” to your return. –Green Shoot Media

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Q&A: SOCIAL SECURITY By Sharon Jules Social security district manager in Baltimore

GENERAL Q: May I refuse to give my social security number to a private business? A: Yes, you may refuse to disclose your social security number, and you should be careful about giving out your number. But, be aware, the person requesting your number can refuse services if you don’t provide it. Businesses, banks, schools, private agencies, etc., are free to request someone’s number and use it for any purpose that doesn’t violate a federal or state law. Q: I prefer reading by audio book. Does Social Security have audio publications? A: Yes, we do. You can find them at socialsecurity.gov/pubs. Some of the publications available include: “What You Can Do Online,” “How Social Security Can Help You When a Family Member Dies,” “Apply Online for Social Security Benefits” and “Your Social Security Card and Number.” RETIREMENT Q: I’m retiring early, at 62, and I receive investment income from a rental property I own. Does investment income count as earnings? A: No. We count only the wages you earn from a job or your net profit if you’re self-employed. Nonwork income such as annuities, investment income, interest, capital gains and other government benefits are not counted and will not affect your social security benefits. Most pensions will not affect your benefits. However, your benefit may be affected by government pensions earned through work on which you did not pay social security tax. For more information, call 800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).

Q: How long does it take to complete the online application for retirement benefits? A: It can take as few as 15 minutes to complete the online application. In most cases, once your application is submitted electronically, you’re done. There are no forms to sign and usually no documentation is required. Social Security will process your application and contact you if further information is needed. There’s no need to drive to a local Social Security office or wait for an appointment with a representative. To retire online, go to socialsecurity.gov/retireonline.

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DISABILITY Q: I applied for disability benefits, but was denied. I’d like to appeal. Can I do it online? A: Yes. In fact, the best way to file a Social Security appeal is online at socialsecurity.gov/disability/appeal. The process is secure. Those who don’t have internet access may call 800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) to schedule an appointment to visit a local Social Security office to file an appeal. –Social Security Administration, Baltimore THE FREDERICK NEWS-POST

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O N T H E ROA D

RDX focuses on value Luxury and value are concepts that don’t often go together, but Acura is doing a good job mixing the two in vehicles like the RDX. It’s a logical, practical luxury crossover for people who want a good value. It’s conservative, powerful, refined, efficient and is predicted to have a strong price on the used-car market. Not surprisingly, luxury cars can be among the most expensive to own. They’ve got complicated systems that sometimes break and can require extra maintenance. If you’ve got the money to spare, that’s no problem. Acura, though, takes a very different approach, and the RDX is a perfect example. First of all, it’s priced right, starting around $35,000. That’s not much more than the average new-car transaction price, but it comes with the added prestige and the polished driving feel of a luxury crossover. It’s also reasonably roomy and provides an upscale level of equipment even on the base model, including a power liftgate, heated seats and a multiview camera system.

But where the RDX really shines in value comes after the sale. With good fuel efficiency, a reputation for reliability and excellent resale prices on the usedcar market, Acuras are some of the least expensive cars to own over five years. That’s not just my opinion. That’s based on the hard data compiled by Kelley Blue Book, which named Acura among the luxury brands in recent 5-Year Cost to Own Awards. While it feels refined, quiet and powerful over the road, it may not turn as many heads as some other luxury crossovers. Not everyone craves attention, though, and the RDX seems built for people who value substance over style and logic over emotion. It does its job well with few weaknesses, adding a layer of sumptuous veneer and technology. I’m also a big fan of the 3.5-liter V6 that Acura puts in every RDX. It makes 279 horsepower, thus it accelerates faster than many of its competitors while still returning 28 mpg on the highway on front-wheel-drive models. Just like swirling luxury and value together, efficiency and power make a great combination. – Green Shoot Media

With a powerful V6 engine, refined driving feel and upscale cabin, the Acura RDX checks a lot of luxury boxes but doesn’t have a bloated price. 12

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BY THE NUMBERS BASE PRICE: $43,820

AWD; INCLUDES ADVANCED PACKAGE

WHEELBASE: 105.7 inches LENGTH: 184.4 inches WIDTH: 73.7 inches HEIGHT: 65 inches ENGINE: 3.5-liter V6 TRANSMISSION: Six-speed automatic EPA MILEAGE: 19 city / 27 highway A roomy, quiet cabin makes the RDX a great vehicle for racking up highway miles. Its fuel efficiency helps keep the operating cost down, too.

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HEALTH

what is

Angina? While chest pain does not automatically mean a heart attack is lurking, it should never be ignored. If you are feeling pressure in your chest or pain in your neck or jaw, it may be angina. This is a condition that occurs when your heart muscle is not getting enough oxygen-rich blood. Angina is commonly a symptom of coronary heart disease, which is the most common type of heart disease among American adults. The National Institutes of Health estimates that nearly 7 million Americans suffer from angina. Green Shoot Media

TYPES OF ANGINA There are four types of angina, and learning about them can help you educate yourself on the symptoms and treatment. 1 Stable angina The most common type, this occurs when your heart is working harder than necessary. If you are suffering from this type of angina, you will likely be able to predict when it will occur and the severity of the pain. This can usually be treated with medicine. 14

Variant angina This is a rare type of angina. It is caused by a spasm in the coronary artery. Pain caused by this type of angina usually will occur when you are resting. Medicine will typically not relieve the symptoms.

Unstable angina This type of angina requires immediate emergency treatment. It is a sign that a heart attack may occur. Unstable angina does not follow a pattern and may be more painful than stable angina.

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Microvascular angina This is the most severe and longest-lasting type of angina. The pain will not be relieved by medicine. It also requires immediate treatment.

WHAT CAUSES ANGINA? Angina can be a sign that you have heart disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a good indicator that your arteries are experiencing a plaque buildup that is restricting blood flow. It also might mean that you are experiencing blood clots. It is important to be analyzed by a heart specialist, as these clots and block-

ages might lead to heart attacks. Some risk factors for angina include obesity, inactivity, high blood pressure and smoking.

ANGINA TREATMENTS Treatment for angina is crucial for improving your heart health. The most common forms of angina can be treated with medicines such as aspirin or nitrates. Nitrates can widen your blood vessels, allowing blood to flow freely. Aspirin reduces the risk of blood clots. Severe cases of angina may require surgery. Your doctor may choose to use a stent to relieve any obstructions. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Green Shoot Media

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Dementia...

THAT STRIKES AT A YOUNGER AGE By Anne Gill Special to Senior Living

There are 50 types of dementia and symptoms of the disease can vary greatly. The most widely known form, Alzheimer’s, often occurs in people between 70 and 80. Striking at a far younger age, frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is usually diagnosed in people between their 40s and 60s, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, and affects roughly 50,000 to 60,000 in the U.S. It is the most common type of dementia for people under 60, and it has a considerable impact on work and family. “With frontotemporal dementia, you can’t predict the rate of decline or the person’s behavior day to day,” said Susy Elder Murphy, certified care manager and owner of Debra Levy Eldercare Associates, an Aging Life Care management company located in Silver Spring. “It’s a heart-breaking diagnosis.” Elder Murphy recently spoke at the kickoff for and monthly FTD support group at Somerford House & Place in Frederick. FTD is a group of disorders caused by progressive nerve cell damage and shrinkage to the part of the brain located behind the forehead. The deterioration is attributed to the accumulation in the brain of a protein called tau or a protein known as TDP-43. The frontal lobe controls planning, judgment, emotions, verbal communications, behavior and executive function. As the disease progresses, it affects how a person makes decisions, plans, behaves and communicates. This is not Alzheimer’s “Unlike Alzheimer’s, people with FTD don’t have typical memory loss, but instead they experience behavior and language changes,” said Jane Barnes, RN, certified care manager, and aging life care manager with Debra

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Levy Eldercare Associates. She also spoke at the Somerford support group. “The first noticeable symptom is often socially inappropriate behavior, and it’s hard for a family to deal with.” FTD is frequently misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s disease or a psychiatric disorder. Those with the illness can act withdrawn, depressed or use poor judgment—similar to someone diagnosed with bipolar disorder. To reach a diagnosis, it’s important to partner with a physician who understands FTD and can treat the disease. Look for someone who specializes in dementia, such as a behavioral neurologist, a neuropsychiatrist or a neurodegenerative disease specialist. “Always get a second opinion,” said Barnes. “Without the correct diagnosis, you can get off to the wrong start and it really adds a lot of stress to the patient and the family.” Fortunately, Johns Hopkins’ Frontotemporal Dementia and Young-Onset Dementias Clinic in Baltimore can help people who are struggling to reach a diagnosis See DEMENTIA, 26 THE FREDERICK NEWS-POST

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CALENDAR

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MA RC H 2017 SENIOR RECREATION COUNCIL ACTIVITIES Basketball – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Walkersville Recreation Center. Call Adrian at 301-662-6623. Taney SRC Book Group – 10 a.m. March 13, Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick. Call Maxine at 301-663-4089. Bowling – 1 to 3 p.m. Thursdays, Walkersville Lanes, 44 Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville. Open duckpin bowling. Individuals pay for cost of bowling. Call Gerry at 240-651-1865. Tuesday Bridge – 8:30 a.m. to noon, Creekside at Taskers Chance Senior Apartments, 100 Burgess Hill Way, Frederick. $1 per session. Reservations required. Call Libby at 301-663-6482. 16

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Thursday Bridge – 1 to 4 p.m., community room, Spring Ridge Senior Apartments, 6351 Spring Ridge Parkway, Frederick. Reservations required. Call Jim at 301-360-9908. Computer Discussion Group – 10:15 a.m. March 15, Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick. Basic computer knowledge required. Call Harvey at 301-662-6148. Golf—Spring session begins Monday mornings in April. More information at hopevalley seniorgolf.homestead.com. Exercise – 9 to 10:15 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, William R. Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick

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Talley SRC Book Group—10:15 a.m. March 20, historic room, third floor, William R. Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick. Call Jenny at 301-473-8970. Bicycling—March 30 ride. Contact Kathy at 301-606-0064.

GENERAL ONGOING ACTIVITIES Pickleball—3 p.m. Mondays, Emmitsburg Senior Center, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 301-600-6350 Art Class—1:30 to 3 p.m. Mondays, Emmitsburg Senior Center, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 301-600-6350 Wii Games—9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays, Emmitsburg Senior Center, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 301-600-6350

Color This—9:30 a.m. Thursdays, Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana. 301-600-7020 Tai Chi—Basic at noon, advanced at 1 p.m. Mondays, Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana. 301-600-7020 English Conversation—10 a.m. Tuesdays, Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana. 301-600-7020 Watercolor Class—3 p.m. Tuesdays, Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana. Must preregister. 301-600-7020 Yoga Class—12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana. Must preregister. 301-600-7020

Line Dancing—1:30 p.m. Fridays, Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana. Must preregister. 301-600-7020 Zumba Gold—4:30 p.m. Mondays, Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick. Drop-in, $3 session. 301-600-1048 Bluegrass Open Jam with Bobby Bales and Claude Jones— 6:30 to 9 p.m. first Thursday of the month, Beans in the Belfry, 122 W. Potomac St., Brunswick. Bring your guitar, mandolin, bass, banjo or fiddle. Food/beverages available for purchase. 301-8347178 or beansinthebelfry.com Cancer Support Group—10 to 11:30 a.m. Fridays, Monocacy Valley Church, 9861 Old National Pike Ijamsville. For those surviving or battling this disease. Family members welcome. 301-865-9100 Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Classes—1 p.m. Tuesdays, noon Fridays, All Saints Episcopal Church, 106 W. Church St., Frederick. Stiffness, lack of balance and pain are not an inevitable result of aging. Feel younger while enjoying this gentle, accepting and mindful approach. Beginners welcome. First class is free. 301401-3213 or mindbodysense.com Disabled American Veterans Service Officer at VA Clinic— 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., third Wednesday of the month, VA Clinic at Fort Detrick, 1433 Porter St., Fort Detrick. Provides information and prepares VA benefit claims for military personnel, veterans, their spouse or dependents. Appointments preferred, walk-ins also welcomed if time is available between appointments. 301-842-2562 or 301-619-2174 “MPT Salutes Vietnam Veterans” Touring Exhibit—Daily through March 26, Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana, and

Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road. Thurmont exhibit features both current-day and wartime images of 16 Maryland men and women along with their recollections of incidents during the war. Frederick resident and U.S. Army veteran Alan Phillips, who served in Vietnam in 1963 and again from 1966–1967, is among those profiled. Contact: 301-600-7000 Urbana, 301-600-7200 Thurmont Frontotemporal Dementia Support Group—5 p.m. first Wednesday of the month, Somerford House & Place, 2100 Whittier Drive, Frederick. For more information on the disease, visit theaftd.org. 301-668-3930 Genealogy Lecture Series—6:45 to 8 p.m. fourth Tuesday of the month, Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, 7255 Ridge Road, Mount Airy. Free. 301-675-1384 Friday Morning Spiritual Yoga— 10:30 a.m. Fridays, Unity in Frederick–A Spiritual Community, 1 W. Ninth St., Frederick. Gentle yoga practice, suitable for all. Beginners welcome. $10. 814-558-5173 or unityfrederick.org Candlelight Spiritual Yoga— 6 p.m. Mondays, Unity in Frederick– A Spiritual Community, 1 W. Ninth St., Frederick. Gentle yoga practice. Beginners welcome. $10. 814-558-5173 or unityfrederick.org Unity Healing Circle—6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Unity in Frederick– A Spiritual Community, 1 W. Ninth St., Frederick. Holiday & weather cancellations are posted on the Unity website. Donation suggested. 814-558-5173 or unityfrederick.org Teens Teach Tech—2 p.m. March 4, 11, 18 and 25, Brunswick Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Learn how to use your devices and computers. 301-600-7255

“Matinee Idols” Exhibit—daily through March 31, Miller House Museum, 135 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. Explore the Golden Age of Hollywood as seen by the people of Washington County. $5 per person. 301-797-8782 or washcomdhistoricalsociety.org Frederick Restaurant Week March 6 to 12, Downtown Frederick and surrounding area. For details and participating restaurants, call 301-698-8118 or visit: frederickrestaurantweek.com. “Art for the Spirit” Exhibit —Daily through March 7, Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center, 1920 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Includes a variety of media, including watercolor, pastel, acrylic, and colored pencil. 301-371-7871 Daytime Grief Support Group —2 p.m. March 7 and April 4, Hospice of Frederick County, 516 Trail Ave., Frederick. 240-566-3030 or hospiceoffrederick.org Backstage Tours—2 p.m. March 7, April 4 and May 2, Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. No reservations required for these 45- to 60-minute tours. First come, first served. Some portions not handicapped accessible; shortened or accessible tours can be arranged. Free. 301-600-2828 or weinbergcenter.org Maple Syrup Making Demonstrations and Festival— 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 11, 12, 18 and 19, William Houck area of Cunningham Falls State Park, Thurmont. Interpretive talks, demonstrations, kids’ activities, pancake breakfast. 301-271-3423 Evening Grief Support Group— 5 p.m. March 13 and 27, and April 10, Hospice of Frederick County, 516 Trail Ave., Frederick. 240-5663030 or hospiceoffrederick.org

MARCH 1 Parental Grief Support Group An eight-week close-ended support group open to parents who have experienced the death of a child of any age. Meets Wednesdays through April 19. Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Location: Hospice of Frederick County, 516 Trail Ave., Frederick Contact: 240-566-3030 or hospiceoffrederick.org There’s a Doctor in the House Audiologist Dr. Cushing on hearing loss and options. Talk is free. RSVP for dinner prior to talk, $5 suggested donation. Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-1048

MARCH 2 Morning Movie: “A Walk in the Woods” Adapted from Bill Bryson’s book and starring Robert Redford and Nick Nolte. Free. Time: 10 a.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-1048

Matt Anderson in Concert An emerging musician who explores both the personal and political through song. Suggested $10, but pay what you want. Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Location: Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Contact: 301-600-2828 or weinbergcenter.org.

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CALENDAR MARCH 3 Flying Dog University: Pairing Beer and Charcuterie Featuring the experts from Meatcrafters for a class on how some of the best salamis and sausages are made and draw parallels to the brewing process. Must be 21+. $35. Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Location: Flying Dog Brewery, 4607 Wedgewood Blvd., Frederick Contact: 301-694-7899

MARCH 4 Scrabble Mania A fundraiser for the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Individual player, $50; table of four players, $200. Includes hors d’oeuvres, complimentary adult beverage, cash bar, silent auction. Time: 2 to 5 p.m. Location: Dutch’s Daughter Restaurant, 581 Himes Ave., Frederick. Contact: 301-600-2066 or staff@frederickliteracy.org How is Maple (or Birch, Sycamore or Black Walnut) Syrup Made? Eric Kelly will lead this workshop to uncover the mystery of tree sugars. RSVP required. $40 person. Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Fox Haven Farm and Retreat Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. Contact: 240-490-5484 or foxhavenfarm.org Think Green Be Green! Green Living Speaker Series Neighborhood green homeowner workshop. Speaker: Bonnie Griesemer, Chesapeake Conservation Corps member, Frederick County. Free. Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Location: Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont Contact: thurmontmainstreet.com. 18

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Bag Bingo To benefit the Dance Unlimited Repertory Company. Kate Spade, Coach, Vera Bradley, and Thirty One bags, all filled. King Tuts, specials and raffles. Food is available. Games begin at 1 p.m. $20 advance, $25 at the door. Time: 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Jefferson Ruritan Club, U.S. 340 & Lander Road, Jefferson Contact: 301-524-3231 or danceunlimitedfrederick.com Common Ground on the Hill: Old-time Music Workshop With Bruce Molsky’s Mountain Drifters. Grammy-nominated Molsky is known as “one of America’s premier fiddling talents.” $50. Time: 1 p.m. Location: Thompson Hall, McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster Contact: 410-857-2771 or commongroundonthehill.org Designer Bag Bingo Sponsored by Smithsburg Elementary School PTA. Games start at 6:15 p.m. Adult beverages and food can be purchased from Beaver Creek. Must be 18 to attend and all attendees must have a ticket to enter. Tickets can also be purchased on Eventbrite.com. $25 advance, $30 at the door. Time: 4:30 to 10 p.m. Location: Beaver Creek Country Club, Mapleville Road, Hagerstown Contact: 301-514-2595 Leprechaun Luau St. Patrick’s Day party with a luau theme. Benefits the Rotary Club of Frederick. $60. Time: 4 to 8 p.m. Location: Frederick Community College Field House, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. Contact: 240-394-5828 or leplu.com Mandolin Orange Music laced with bluegrass, country and folk. $20 and up. 8 p.m. Location: Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St. Contact: 301-600-2828 or weinbergcenter.org

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MARCH 5 Flying Dog University: Beer Geek Tour Geek out on an in-depth look at the brewing process, fermentation, yeast management, quality control and packaging that will end with a tasting of new releases, pilot batches and vintage beers. A prerequisite to this tour is a standard tour of Flying Dog Brewery or general knowledge of the brewing process. $15. Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Location: Flying Dog Brewery, 4607 Wedgewood Blvd., Frederick Contact: 301-694-7899

Community Lenten Worship Service Speakers are Sharon and Pat Linton, members of the Frederick Church of the Brethren, who will speak about their son, Alan, his death in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, and how their faith helped them through their grief. Sponsored by the Thurmont Ministerium. Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Location: St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Utica, 10621 Old Frederick Road, Thurmont. Contact: 301-898-9454 or splcutica.org

MARCH 7 National Anthem Auditions Sing the national anthem before home games of the Frederick Keys. Every singer must preregister. Singers will sing the full rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Time: 4 to 8 p.m. Location: Francis Scott Key Mall, 5500 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick Contact: Frederick Keys at 301-815-9917

MARCH 8 Frederick Reads Presents Bill Bryson Free, non-ticketed event. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick Contact: 301-600-7625 or fcpl.org Bowl for the Cure For duckpin and 10-pin bowlers. Registration fee includes bowling, shoe rental, commemorative T-shirt (if you register by Feb. 21), door prize chances. Benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Late registrations and walk-ins welcome. $25. Time: All day Location: Southside Bowl, Virginia Avenue, Hagerstown Contact: hagerstownbowlforthecure.com

MARCH 6 Book Club Time: 1:15 p.m. Location: Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020

MAP: FMH Programs and Support Groups Time: 11:30 a.m. Location: Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020

MARCH 9 Lunch With Nurse Steve: Why Do I Have Trouble Walking? Time: Noon Location: Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020

MARCH 11 Community Crime Summit Open to the public. Learn about the Frederick Police Department’s body-worn camera program. Breakout sessions on topics including drugs and heroin, identity theft, gang awareness, human trafficking, programs and services, personal and neighborhood safety. Time: 8 a.m. to noon Location: FPD Training Facility, 6424 Plant Road, Frederick Contact: 301-600-2091

56th Annual Mardi Gras Musical Madness The Frederick Woman’s Civic Club Inc. sponsors this semiformal gala. Proceeds benefit the James M. Stockman Cancer Institute, scholarships, nonprofits and historic preservation. Doors open at 6 p.m. with a chance to bid on a variety of high-end silent auction offerings; a presentation of the Royal Court of the three Kings of Mardi Gras, the Queen and her Princesses at 7 p.m.; a food tasting from 8 to 9:30 p.m.; and, music and dancing from 8 to 11 p.m. Costumes are optional but encouraged. Tickets may also be purchased at Eventbrite Frederick Events/56th Annual Mardi Gras. $75. Time: 6 to 11 p.m. Location: Clarion Hotel, 5400 Holiday Drive, Frederick. Contact: 301-663-5875 or fwccinc.org Green Living Speaker Series: “Reducing Polluted Runoff: Keeping Our Waters Clean” Speaker is Caitlin Wall, Clean Water Frederick County, Potomac Conservancy. Free. Time: 10:30 a.m. Location: Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont Contact: 301-600-7200 Flying Dog University Beer 201 Essentials of the craft beer revolution. $45. 21 and older. Time: 2 to 4 p.m. Location: Flying Dog Brewery, 4607 Wedgewood Blvd., Frederick Contact: 301-694-7899

Pollinators in Your Vegetable Garden Frederick County Master Gardeners seminar for beginning and advanced gardeners alike. Learn how to build a pollinator-friendly habitat in your garden, including plants that attract pollinators year round. Register online. Doors open 30 minutes prior to start times. Walk-ins are welcome if there is room. Snow date: April 1. Time: 10 a.m. to noon Location: UME Extension Office, 330 Montevue Lane, Frederick Contact: 301-600-1595 or extension.umd.edu Celebration of the Arts Marks the 40th anniversary of the Frederick Arts Council. Keynote speaker David Rubenstein, board chair of the Kennedy Center; performance by Sally Taylor, musician and daughter of James Taylor and Carly Simon. $25. Time: 7 p.m. Location: Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick Contact: 301-600-2828 or weinbergcenter.org

MARCH 14 Recycling Program Time: 11 a.m. Location: Emmitsburg Senior Center, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg Contact: 301-600-6350 Transitions Support Group For those one year out or more from the death of a loved one Times: 2 and 5 p.m. sessions Location: Hospice of Frederick County, 516 Trail Ave., Frederick Contact: 240-566-3030 or hospiceoffrederick.com Teens Teach Tech Learn how to use your tech devices. Time: 3:30 p.m. Location: Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020

MARCH 15 Medicare & Medigap Workshops Registration required. Time: 9:30 a.m. to noon Location: Frederick County Department of Aging, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-1605

MARCH 17 Wearin’ of the Green Party Wear green and win a prize. Time: noon to 2 p.m. Location: Emmitsburg Senior Center, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg Contact: 301-600-6350

MARCH 18 “A Mighty Fortress: Music Celebrating 500 Years of Protestant Reformation” Explore and celebrate the county’s German heritage and the power of the Protestant Reformation. Second performance 8 p.m. March 19. $20 adults, $15 ages 60-plus, military and students, $12 groups of 10 or more, under 12 free. Time: 3 p.m. Location: Evangelical Lutheran Church, 35 E. Church St., Frederick. Contact: 301-371-4668 or frederickchorale.org

Living Green Speaker Series: “Soil Conservation & Sustainability” Speaker is Brad Yothers, Soil Conservation Technician, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA. Free. Time: 10:30 a.m. Location: Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont Contact: thurmontmainstreet.com

MARCH 19 Oak Ridge Boys with Special Guest Larry Gatlin These country pioneers weave three decades of charted singles and 50 years of musical tradition for a stage show like no other. $49 and up Time: 7 p.m. Location: Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick Contact: 301-600-2828 or weinbergcenter.org

MARCH 21 Nurse Steve: Why Do I have Trouble Walking? Balance and fall prevention Time: 11 a.m. Location: Emmitsburg Senior Center, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg Contact: 301-600-6350 Inside Scoop on Acupuncture Fried chicken dinner at 5:15 p.m. Must register for both events. Time: 6 p.m. Location: Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020

MARCH 22 Frederick County Builders Home Show & Builder Olympics Continues 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 19. Features 160-plus exhibitors. Meet the experts and learn about new products for your home. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick Contact: 301-663-3599 or frederickbuilders.org

Put Your Best Fork Forward National Nutrition Month theme, featuring puzzles, and talks about nutrition. Time: 11:30 a.m. Location: Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020 Movie Matinee: “Julie & Julia” Time: 1 p.m. Location: Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020

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CALENDAR MARCH 24 Cabin Fever Day Time travel to 1760s Maryland, survey the Mason-Dixon Line with historian David Peters, enjoy a lacemaking demonstration, colonial style lunch and colonial dancing by Danza Antiqua. $10 includes lunch. Reservations required, which can be made at any senior center in Frederick County. Time: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525

MARCH 23 Frederick Speaker Series: Dr. Bennet Omalu The first doctor to discover and diagnose chronic brain damage in NFL athletes. Meet-and-greets available. $30 to $37.50 Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick Contact: 301-600-2828 or weinbergcenter.org

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Silent Film Series: “The Freshman” (1925) Starring Harold Lloyd, this comedy sparked a craze for college films that lasted well beyond the 1920s. $5 to $7. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick Contact: 301-600-2828 or weinbergcenter.org.

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The Arc of Frederick County 32nd Annual Trivia Event A roaring ’20s soirée with a trivia playoff in ’80s style. Teams of two or three compete using editions of Trivial Pursuit. Teams $180, which includes dinner, all beverages, and door prizes. All proceeds benefit those with developmental disabilities. Time: 7 p.m. Location: The Arc at Market Street, 555 S. Market St., Frederick Contact: 301-663-0909 or arcfc.org

MARCH 25 “MASH” Bash A night of fun and antics recalling the “MASH” TV show. Benefits Mission of Mercy. Open bar, food, games, silent auction, dancing and look-alike contest. Ages 21+. $65 general, $95 VIP. Time: 6 to 11 p.m.

Location: William R. Talley Rec Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick Contact: 301-682-5683 or amissionofmercy.org

MARCH 26 Designer Bag Bingo Tickets are $25. Time: Noon Location: Holy Family Catholic Community, 7321 Burkittsville Road, Middletown. Contact: 301-473-4800 or hfccmd.org

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Brunswick Book Club: Frederick Reads Edition Discussing books by this year’s Frederick Reads author Bill Bryson. Free. Time: 7 p.m. Location: Brunswick Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick Contact: 301-600-7250

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RECIPE OF THE MONTH

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Healthy Meatloaf Turkey, Vegetable and Oat MiniMeatloaves with Marinara Sauce Serves 6

1 8-ounce package crimini (baby bella mushrooms, about 2.5 cups) 1 small yellow onion, cut into eighths 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon extra-virgin oil 1 cup dry rolled oats 2 large eggs 1 pound lean ground turkey (or beef) 13⁄4 cups pasta sauce, divided 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Italian herb seasoning 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper Expeller-pressed canola oil spray Preheat oven to 375° F. Coat a 9x13inch baking pan or 6 mini-loaf pans with spray. Pulse mushrooms in a food processor until finely chopped and add them to a large bowl (if you prefer you can use a knife). Repeat with onion and garlic. Place a large frying pan over medium heat and add oil. When oil is shimmering, add vegetables and sauté for 7 minutes. Set aside. Process the oats to a fine consistency. Whisk the eggs in the bowl used for the vegetables. Add processed oats, turkey, 3⁄4 cup of pasta sauce, cooked vegetables, vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and stir together with a fork until blended. Scoop the mixture into 6 mounds on the pan or into each mini-loaf pan, about 3⁄4 cup each. Shape each mound into a 4x2-inch loaf. Spread remaining 1 cup of pasta sauce on top of the loaves, distributing evenly. Bake on middle rack for 25 minutes, turning pan midway through cooking, until loaves are firm or a thermometer inserted reads at least 165°F. Allow loaves to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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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.

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Pea stems 6. Type of music 9. Leader 13. Distant 14. 5,280 feet 15. Beloved Yankee great 16. A female domestic 17. Free from alcoholism 18. Ribosomal ribonucleic acid 19. Entertains with song 21. Wooden shoe 22. Female horses 23. Group of males 24. Sodium 25. Revolutions per minute 28. Neither 29. Woody climbing plant 31. Dismounted 33. Orbits the earth 36. Female parents 38 Separates acids 39. Origins 41. Stuffing and mounting animal skins 44. Rupture 45. Fathers 46. Large primate 48. Shape-memory alloy 49. Halfback 51. “Family Guy” daughter 52. Irish mountain chain 54. Paired 56. Drinks 60. Death notice 61. Skirts 62. Fertility god 63. Where a curve intersects itself 64. Red Sea port 65. Mozambique seaport 66. Leaver 67. The human foot 68. Crash CLUES DOWN 1. Excessively theatrical actors

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2. Wings 3. French river 4. Internet device 5. Where Tony Bennett left his heart 6. Flowering shrub that bears gooseberries 7. Brews 8. For each 9. Dictatorships 10. Slavic person in Saxony 11. Nobel laureate Shmuel 12. Lasso 14. Tones down 17. Lunar period 20. Leavened Indian bread 21. Military elite 23. One thousandth of an inch 25. L.A. footballer 26. Land plan 27. A satellite of Saturn 29. “Cat Ballou” actor 30. Obscure aspect of Sun God and a group of asteroids 32. Indicates the fare 34. ____ and feather 35. Round Dutch cheese 37. Begat 40. Relaxing place 42. __ Hit’an of Alaska 43. Belgian city 47. Organ of hearing and balance 49. Isolated Southeast Asian people 50. “Power Rangers” villain 52. Yellow-fever mosquitos 53. Heavy cavalry sword 55. Laundry detergent 56. A way to wait 57. Mother and wife of Uranus 58. Justly obtain 59. Stony waste matter 61. Helps you find places 65. Oil company

PICKLEBALL, continued from 5 Because of the sport’s burgeoning popularity in Frederick, David Silberman sometimes waits to rotate into play because court space is so limited. But he’s happy to do so. Silberman and his wife moved to Frederick a year and a half ago from Memphis to be closer to their children. He had played racquetball in the past, but after trying pickleball, he was hooked and now often plays three times a week. “The game is fun and relatively easy to play for a retiree,” he said. As he waited for his turn to play, he engaged in some light-hearted trash talk with the other players. “There is a big social aspect to this game. It’s a great way to meet people. We have happy hours, Christmas parties, pickup games, etc.” One of the people that Silberman was jawing with was Michael Williams, who will be Silberman’s partner when they compete in the 60 to 65 age group at National Senior Games in Birmingham, Alabama, this June. Yet the allure of pickleball for many is that players at all levels can enjoy the game. The city’s recreation program

offers designated play times for novices and intermediates to satisfy those who seek competitive play as well as those who want to play for exercise and/or a good time. Arlene Smith falls into the latter category. She certainly plays hard and considers it a healthy workout, but more than that, “It’s just so much fun,” she said. Learn more about how to play at usapa.org, the official website of the USA Pickleball Association.

Want to pick up pickleball? Contact: City of Frederick Parks & Recreation Department cityoffrederick.com (Choose Parks & Recreation under the Departments category.) 301-600-1492 YMCA of Frederick County frederickymca.org 301-663-5131

Above: Will Duncan and Arlene Smith scrabble for the ball during a morning match of pickleball at the William R. Talley Recreation Center. Left: Player Reza Shaffii returns a volley during a game.

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This layered, stitched art quilt, entitled “To Be Frank” entails surface design paint, print, print and ink.

UNSEEN, continued from 8 Each piece is created in its own time by working on the painting, laying out the composition on design walls and quilting it on and off over a period of months or even years. “I could not do one in a week or even two weeks,” she said. When looking at “The Long Run,” a piece in the BlackRock solo show, gallery director Burton said Colsh created a clear sense of motion through repetition, which includes nine printed or stitched representations of a woman walking. “Simple contours of the figure serve two purposes, as they help to animate the figure within the composition and also remind us of how we often overlook other people, especially the aging,” said Burton. Colsh’s work continues to earn her recognition. She will have a solo

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show at the International Quilt Study Center and Museum in Lincoln, Nebraska, from early April through July 9. “The Lincoln show will be art works from my long-running series about aging and the elderly, plus work based on my surroundings here in Middletown,” she said. In her travels, she’ll lecture in Manhattan and Pittsburgh, and also teach a workshop in the Steel City. Closer to home, she’ll lecture in the fall in Bethesda and Haymarket, Va. Colsh also shows her work with New Image Artists, a Washington, D.C.-area fiber art group, that has shows coming up in the summer in Arlington, Virginia, and in the fall at the Virginia Quilt Museum in Harrisonburg. To see more of Colsh’s works depicting the aging, visit lindacolsh.com.

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DEMENTIA, continued from 15 and those who have the condition. Diagnosis involves gathering a personal medical history, cognitive and neurological testing, blood work and neuroimaging studies, like an MRI or CT scan. Coping with FTD There is no cure for FTD and the life expectancy of a person diagnosed with it depends on the rate of disease progression. “(Other types of) dementia and Alzheimer’s have newer drugs to treat the symptoms, but FTD doesn’t respond well to these drugs,” said Barnes. She noted that there has been some success using antidepressants to treat symptoms. “The best thing is to educate yourself about the disease and find a support group.” Numerous support groups in Frederick County help patients and families cope with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis; however, none existed for FTD until recently. Somerford House & Place in Frederick, an assisted living and Alz-

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heimer’s care community, also cares for patients diagnosed with FTD. According to Gina Posey, community relations director, the organization saw the need for FTD support and approached Debra Levy Eldercare Associates to facilitate a support group. “You have to come to terms with the fact that there’s no cure for FTD, so you have to find a way to live with it,” said Barnes. “We offer a nonjudgmental, supportive atmosphere that gives family members hope and comfort.” The support group also connects family members and caregivers with information on facilities and programs that provide care for those diagnosed with FTD, legal resources and medical practitioners familiar with the condition. The FTD support groups meets every second Wednesday of the month at 5 p.m. at Somerford House & Place at 2100 Whittier Drive. For more information about the support group, call 301-668-3930. To learn more about FTD, visit theaftd.

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D I R E C T O R Y 1910 Rosemont Ave. ı Frederick, MD 240.772.9200 CitizensCareFrederick.org

Acadia Dental & Dentures

Helping Hands In Home Care, Inc. 301.662.1618

1910 Rosemont Ave. ı Frederick, MD 240.772.9140 odysseyassistedliving.com

490 Prospect Blvd. Frederick, MD 301.662.1760 acadiadental.com

Brookdale Senior Living Solutions

Brooklawn Apartments

Hagerstown ı Westminster 888.859.6593 • 410-346-2740 brookdale.com

1001 Carroll Parkway Frederick, MD 301.663.6115 oconnellseniorliving.com

292 Stoner Avenue Westminster, MD 410.871.8000 carrollhospice.org

Country Meadows Retirement Communities

Edenton Retirement Community

Fahrney Keedy Senior Living Community

Frederick Regional Health System

Home Instead Senior Care

Homewood at Frederick

Hospice of Frederick County

5955 Quinn Orchard Road Frederick, MD 301.228.2249 CountryMeadows.com

Heartfields Assisted Living

5800 Genesis Lane Frederick, MD 301.694.3100 edenton-retirement.com

8507 Mapleville Road Boonsboro, MD 301.671.5019 fkhv.org

1820 Latham Drive, Frederick, MD 301.663.8800 HeartFieldsAtFrederick AssistedLiving.com

176 Thomas Johnson Dr., Ste. 104 614 W Patrick St., Frederick, MD 301.846.9922 HomeInstead.com/627

Miracle Ear

Northside Clock Shop Sales & Service

Record Street Home

SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice

Stauffer Funeral Homes, P.A.

5100 Buckeystown Pike Suite 182, Frederick, MD 240.341.0185 Miracle-Ear/frederick.com

Somerford House & Place Frederick

2100 Whittier Drive Frederick, MD 301.668.3930 SomerfordHouseFrederick.com

722 Potomac Ave. Hagerstown, MD 301.733.7376

2700 Luther Drive Chambersburg, PA 800.840.9081 SpiriTrustLutheranHomeCare.org

Tranquillity at Fredericktowne Assisted Living & Memory Care 6441 Jefferson Pike, Frederick, MD 301.668.6030 tranquillity-frederick.com

Carroll Hospice

7407 Willow Road Frederick, MD 301.732.6153 homewoodfrederick.com

115 Record St. Frederick, MD 21701 301.663.6822 recordstreethome.org

Boonsboro ı Brunswick Frederick ı Mt. Airy Thurmont ı Walkersville 301.663.1690 StaufferFuneralHome.com

501 W. Seventh St. Frederick, MD 301.418.6465 fmh.org/certified

516 Trail Ave., Frederick, MD 240.566.3030 hospiceoffrederick.org/klinehouse

Shepherd’s Staff In-home Care, LLC

2 East Frederick St. #1 Walkersville, MD 301.304.9143 shepherds-staff.net

Stress Free Solutions 1890 N. Market St., #101 Frederick, MD 301.280.0170 stressfreeseniors.com

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