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racticing yoga regularly may help address a number of health issues facing those over 50. Arthritis, respiratory conditions, insomnia, chronic pain, diabetes, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, heart disease, even strokes have been shown to improve in people who practice yoga. Google “Yoga studios in Frederick” and you’ll find dozens that offer instruction, including Luna Yoga, Sol Yoga, Pure Yoga, Yogamour, Namaste Studios, several senior homes, the William R. Talley Recreation Center and the YMCA. Ready to give it a try? Here are some things you need to know before you get on the mat (or the chair). Gentle yoga is a good catchall If you’re new to yoga and over 50, taking a gentle yoga class is a good way to ease into the practice. This type of yoga is geared toward all ages and abilities but starts slowly with what advanced yogis would consider gentle poses. Basic poses, when done correctly, can have many health benefits that you might notice after just one class, and that could become more evident if you keep at it. Several studies have shown yoga can help improve circulation, mobility, coordination, fine motor skills and balance and muscular strength, and reduce anxiety and depression.

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Carla McAdams leads a chair yoga class in the studio at Mountain Spirit Yoga. Yoga positions for older adults can be modified. The practice is designed to increase strength and mobility and may help with conditions like osteoporosis.

“I came into the world of fitness in the 1970s—the fitness revolution, where everybody was running, and you heard ‘no pain, no gain,’” said Nanette Tummers, who has researched yoga for older adults for 20 years and currently teaches at Luna Yoga. “Unfortunately, it turned so many people off to being in their bodies, which is what yoga is all about—being in your body and starting from where you’re at,” she said.

Pay attention to osteoporosis A spinal twist, when done as a 20-something, can have myriad benefits. For an older adult with osteoporosis, it can weaken bones or even break them, said Carla McAdams, a yoga therapist and founder of Mountain Spirit Yoga in Middletown. “It’s in how you do the twist. Any pose can be modified for specific conditions.” If you have osteoporosis, you should also avoid rounding your lower back, for instance, although classes that don’t cater THE FREDERICK NEWS-POST

to those with osteoporosis might include back-rounding as a stretch. “For bone health, we do a lot of strength work. We work on building the muscular strength, because that actually helps the bones,” McAdams said. “Muscular strength also creates strong legs, so [you’re less likely to] fall—because if you fall, there’s a chance you’ll break a bone. It’s preventive.”

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hen it comes to caring for an aging loved one, there is no definitive “how-to” manual. Many lessons are simply learned along the way. But there are some things you can do to be better prepared for the journey: 1. PLAN AHEAD: Even if your loved one indicates they prefer to age in place, it pays to investigate care facilities in advance so that if the need for assisted living or nursing care arises, you and your loved one will know what options are available. Some continuing care communities have waiting lists. “Even if you are not ready to make a move, it is better to have your name on a list rather than waiting until a crisis arises and your options are limited,” said Debbie Savageau, director of marketing at Country Meadows in Frederick. “You can always defer when your name gets to the top of the list.” 2. SEEK SOCIALIZATION: If your loved one will be staying in their own home—or yours—seek out opportunities to keep them engaged. Frederick County’s senior centers in Brunswick, Emmitsburg, Frederick and Urbana offer a wide range of activities and outings designed to support social engagement. Daybreak Adult Services in Frederick has been serving local seniors and their families since 1989. Participants may attend as few as two days a week and enjoy a variety of activities, including bridge and poker, crafts and field trips for ice cream and bowling.

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3. CARE FOR THE CAREGIVER: If you will be the primary caregiver for your loved one, don’t neglect your own care. The physical, emotional and mental demands of caring for an aging loved one are tremendous. The challenges can be even more difficult if you’re still raising children of your own. Seek help from others when you need a break. Whether through exercise, dedicated “alone time,” or getting support from mental health professionals or clergy, do what you need to do for yourself so the burden does not overwhelm you.

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4. HAVE THE CONVERSATION: No one wants to talk about death, but when we fail to do so, we lose control of how we want to die. Ask your loved one if, when the time comes, they would prefer comfort-oriented care over the pursuit of further curative or experimental treatment. “When you ask people if they would like to extend their life, they often say that is what they want,” said Carlos Graveran, executive director of Frederick Health Hospice. But when they realize that could mean extended hospital stays or uncomfortable treatments, that answer

may change. Palliative care and hospice are a patient- and family-oriented approach to care that neither hastens death nor prolongs life. Quality of life becomes more important than quantity of life. 5. ASK AND ADVOCATE: One of the most important roles you may have as a caregiver is to be your loved one’s “advocate-in-chief.” Ensure that their care is appropriate and respects their dignity. Many older patients may not

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and why do I need to take it? 2. How often should it be taken, and when specifically should the doses be taken? 3. What’s the correct dosage? 4. Do I need to take it with food? Are there foods or beverages I should avoid when taking this medication? 5. If I need to take the medication “as needed,” what does that mean?

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ene and Katherine Siggins of Mount Airy went to Florida every spring break with their children. “He could just drive that (route) with his eyes closed,” Siggins said. During one trip when Gene was 57, they stopped for gas. When getting back on the road, he made a wrong turn. It was a mistake that startled Katherine. After the trip, Katherine began to notice Gene would ask the same questions repeatedly and that he needed more directions to drive to familiar places. He was in charge of the couple’s finances; bills started not getting paid. “To look at him, he was in perfect health,” Katherine recalled. “[Yet] everything was getting to be more of a challenge, still not knowing why.” Gene retired in March 1988 at 60 as director of procurement for the United States Postal Service after working there for 23 years. The USPS was where the couple first met when they both worked in procurement. Katherine quit in 1983 to raise children. BY 1990, Gene went to the doctor and

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told them it was Alzheimer’s disease and strongly suggested Gene get his affairs in order. “Looking at the reaction from our children, they just broke down,” Katherine recalled. “I knew that it had to be really bad. We just didn’t know how bad it was. That was a big shock to everybody.” The diagnosis and the 13 year battle Gene fought until his passing led to Katherine spend nearly 30 years in advocacy and fundraising. Her efforts led to the issuance of two stamps—the Alzheimer’s Awareness Commemorative Stamp in 2008 and the Alzheimer’s Semipostal Stamp in 2017, which has raised more than a $1 million for research at NIH. A semipostal stamp, also known as a charity stamp, is issued to raise money for a particular purpose and is sold at a premium over regular postal rates. Since 1994, Katherine, along with a group of volunteers called Team Hope, has also raised thousands of dollars through annual participation in the Walk To End Alzheimer’s by the Alzheimer’s Association. “The walk is so important because the money that we raise, the majority stays in the community to help with the services that we now provide to the families that weren’t there when my husband was ill,” she said discussing the 24/7 help line, seminars and support groups. “...Because I have been involved for so long, I’ve seen where we were and how far we have come. That is very, very important to me.”

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Katherine D. Siggins of Mount Airy was one of 35 nominees inducted into The Maryland Senior Citizens Hall of Fame for the year 2019. Her hard work and determination have raised about $1 million for Alzheimer’s research.

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was one of 35 nominees inducted into the Class of 2019’s Maryland Senior Citizens Hall of Fame in late October. “That was a great honor to be recognized for the work that I have been doing,” she said. “...We do what we do not for recognition, but we do it because—at least I do—because I feel it is necessary.” According to its website, “The Maryland Senior Citizens Hall of Fame was incorporated in January 1987. It serves to recognize, acknowledge, and honor the volunteer civic and humanitarian accomplishments and achievements of individual Maryland senior citizens.” BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA, resident Lynda

Everman also lost her husband Richard to Alzheimer’s disease. She met Katherine Siggins in 2012 through Facebook while separately advocating for the Alzheimer’s semipostal stamp.

The two joined forces writing letters and visiting Capitol Hill to advocate. “As we are going from floor to floor (in the United States Capitol building), if there is a congress person in the elevator, (Siggins) just follows them right in and starts talking to them,” Everman said. “...She is not about Kathy. She is about doing something that makes a difference for others. She is about making a difference for the people who come after her. She is just a very loving, generous, humble, tenacious, kind person.” The semipostal stamps are designed to be on the market for two years. The Alzheimer’s stamp reached its two year mark on Nov. 30. Because 500 million stamps were printed and only 7.7 million have been sold as of October, Siggins and Everman are trying to get the stamp an extension. The only way to do so is through the U.S. Congress. “We are trying really, really hard,” Siggins said.

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r. Michael Schaden was a practicing veterinarian in Frederick County for over 47 years before retiring in

October. He said it’s difficult to estimate how many thousands—or likely hundreds of thousands—of animals he treated in that time. “How many appointments? How many spays? It’s really hard,” said Schaden, 73, who owned Opossum Pike Vet Clinic and its companion outpatient clinics in Thurmont and Ballenger Creek. (The Ballenger location closed about five years ago.) “Between 7,000 and 8,000 animals we see, plus new patients. It really adds up over time.” Schaden’s father was a veterinarian in Frederick and started his own practice in 1942. Schaden went to graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, and received his degree in 1972. He began practicing in upstate New York, but just a few years later, he purchased his father’s practice in Frederick. “It seems like only yesterday when I came to join the practice with my dad. I was the young guy,” Schaden said. “Suddenly, I became the old guy.” The practice later expanded to include the two outpatient clinics, which offered more convenient locations for patients to get checkups and other services. “It was the first outpatient clinic in Frederick County,” he said of the Thurmont location. “It was a convenience to have a vet clinic in their community.” Schaden owned the practice until about five years ago when he semi-re-

“You have an interest in those patients.You establish a relationship with the client and make sure you don’t get bitten by the patient.” tired and sold it to three associates at the clinic, who hired him back part-time. His last full day of work was on Halloween this year. But Schaden said he intends to keep up with his full schedule of volunteer and civic work, in addition to spending more time with his family—his wife, Sheila, three children and three grandchildren—who he said “tolerated” him being away from home a lot during his career. IN ADDITION TO HIS VETERINARY WORK,

Schaden’s impressive resume of community service activities also kept him quite busy. He served two terms on the Frederick County Board of Education, stepping down in 2010. He was president of the board once and vice president three times during his tenure. He also has remained active in numerous organizations in the county, including the Rotary Club of Frederick, serving on the board of directors. He remains active with the Blessings in a Backpack program and is a former member of the board of directors of See VET 19

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here’s a new way to report social security scams. Simply visit oig.ssa.gov. It’s a dedicated online form for reporting these scams, in which fraudulent callers mislead victims into making cash or gift card payments to avoid arrest for purported Social Security number problems. These scams have skyrocketed over the past year, becoming the No. 1 type of fraud reported to the Federal Trade Commission and the Social Security Administration. To combat these scams, Social Security and the Office of the Inspector General will use the new online form to capture data that will be analyzed for trends and commonalities. The OIG will use the data to identify leads to investigate, which could help identify criminal entities or individuals participating in or facilitating the scams. Ultimately, these efforts are expected to disrupt the scammers, help reduce this type of fraud and reduce the number of victims. “We are taking action to raise awareness and prevent scammers from harming Americans,” Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul said. “I am deeply troubled that our country has not been able to stop these crooks from deceiving some of the most vulnerable members of our society.” Commissioner Saul and Social Security Inspector General Ennis encourage the public to use the website to report Social Security phone scams including robocalls and live callers, as well as email, text and in-person scams. The form allows people to create a unique Personal Identification Number (PIN), so if OIG contacts a person about their report, the complainant will know the

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The public is encouraged to use a new website to report phone and other types of Social Security scams.

call is legitimate. Social Security employees do occasionally contact people—generally those who have ongoing business with the agency—by telephone for business purposes. However, Social Security employees will never threaten a person, or promise a Social Security benefit approval or increase in exchange for information or money. In those cases, the call is fraudulent and people should just hang up. Generally, the agency mainly calls people who have recently applied for a Social Security benefit, someone who is already receiving payments and requires an update to their record, or

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someone who has requested a phone call from the agency. If a person is not in one of these situations, they normally would not receive a call from the agency. Social Security will not: •Tell you that your Social Security number has been suspended. • Contact you to demand an immediate payment. • Ask you for credit or debit card numbers over the phone. • Require a specific means of debt repayment, like a prepaid debit card, a retail gift card or cash. • Demand that you pay a Social

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s the end of the year approaches, Hong Kong is likely to hold on to its status as the world’s most popular city with international visitors in 2019, despite months of political unrest that led to a sharp drop in tourist numbers. Meanwhile, New York City is expected to fall out of the top 10, and Delhi to join the ranks for the first time. The Top 100 City Destinations report from global market research company Euromonitor International shows Asian destinations dominating the list, with more than 40 entries. Bangkok is expected to take second place, followed by Macau and Singapore. London is predicted to round out the top five, although it has dropped two places amid an uncertain future as Brexit potentially leads to tighter visa restrictions for EU nationals. Globally, inbound arrivals are expected to rise 4.2% in 2019, to 1.5 billion trips. New York City, the most popular American destination with international travelers, is expected to sink from No. 8 to No. 11, while Miami (29), Los Angeles (33) and Las Vegas (38) were the next highest U.S. cities on the list so far. Competition from Asia and Europe has seen most American cities slip in recent years, despite positive growth in arrivals for most. Growing trade tension with China is “one of the main concerns for the travel industry,” according to the report’s author, Rabia Yasmeen, who added that many U.S. cities are ac-

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from the Hong Kong Tourism Board, as well as Euromonitor forecasts, total inbound arrivals into Hong Kong are expected to drop by 5% to 10% in 2019,” Euromonitor senior analyst Simon Haven wrote in an email. This degree of decline would keep the Asian financial hub in pole position in 2019, given its lead over Bangkok and strong performance in 2018. See CITIES, 19

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Are Boomers Too Old to Ski? BY CAROLEE BELKIN WALKER

everal years ago, I took a ski trip to Steamboat Springs, Colorado, for the first time in over a decade. At 59, I wondered whether I might be too old to ski, or at least ski the way I did when I was younger. It turns out I was fine, but older people have a lot to consider before downhill skiing. And not all of it bad. “Ten or 15 years ago, we did some research, and we anticipated this huge exit of baby boomers that was going to materially impact the total number of skiers,” now-retired National Ski Areas Association President Michael Berry told me at the time. “Our predictive analysis proved to be wrong.” I told Berry how surprised I was at how well I skied after a lapse of 10 years, and that my soreness was minimal. Even though I thought it might have been because I exercise regularly, he pointed out another possible reason: “Skiing is so much easier now.” There are more seniors on the slopes than ever because of better ski equipment, better grooming on the mountains and faster chairlifts, Berry said. Today’s skis are shorter and parabolic—or hourglass—in shape rather than straight, Berry said, making them more maneuverable and easier to turn. “All you have to do is think about turning, and the skis turn.” Boots, too, are more comfortable, according to Tee Murray, who’s been a ski instructor for 46 years, about half that time at Steamboat Springs. I did feel as though the boots and skis were doing all the work, but according to Kevin McGuinness, a physical therapist and sports clinical specialist at Washington Orthopaedics and Sports 16

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Medicine in Washington, your overall level of fitness is a factor. “If you’re not regularly active, no matter the age, you might feel like you got hit by a truck the day after skiing,” McGuinness said. Berry said that overall, U.S. ski resorts are doing a better job at grooming slopes and installing high-speed chairlifts, which reduce the risk of injury and make it possible for people who tire more quickly to put in a full day of skiing in half the time. He also said many resorts provide free guides geared toward seniors. The Over the Hill Gang, a social club for older skiers founded in the 1930s, has chapters throughout the United States that also provide guided runs for senior skiers. And there are benefits to being an older skier. “Just as more-experienced

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athletes tend to have lower injury rates than less-experienced athletes, older skiers may take fewer risks because they may understand their body better and understand conditions better,” McGuinness said. Skiing may also be better for someone who can’t tolerate running, because there’s not as much actual impact on the knees, he said. As with any exercise regimen, you should check with your physician first. He recommends doing hip abduction exercises as well as balance exercises before heading out on your ski trip, and incorporating both regular squats and split squats into your exercise routine. “Whenever you’re turning in skiing, one leg is always working harder than the other,” he said. “So you want to get your body used to that.”

I did return to Washington with a minor injury. And, yes, it happened on the last run of the day, on the second-tolast day of the trip. We were making our way down to the base of the mountain, and it was taking longer than we had planned. It was getting dark, and there were small patches of ice. The tips of my skis crossed, and I fell, crashing down on my thumb. As I sat by the fire in the hotel lounge and iced my hand, the waitress told me I had a common snowboarding injury. “There isn’t anything anyone can do about it,” she said. “It’s happened to all of us.You’ve just got to let it heal.” I told her I wasn’t snowboarding when I fell, but I was feeling a bit younger just thinking about the idea. Maybe next year. When I’m 60. - The Washington Post

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10 Early Signs of Alzheimer’s B ecause many people associate memory loss with aging, they may dismiss some of the early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease as mere byproducts of growing older. However, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America says that dementia-related illnesses, including Alzheimer’s disease, are not a normal part of aging. Those who experience any of these 10 early signs of Alzheimer’s should report them to a physician as soon as possible. 1. Memory loss that disrupts daily life: Examples of this symptom include forgetting recently learned information; forgetting important dates and events; and asking for the same information repeatedly. 2. Challenges in planning or solving problems: Someone exhibiting this symptom may have trouble following a recipe or paying monthly bills. 3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work or at leisure: Examples include forgetting the rules of a favorite game or experiencing trouble driving to a familiar location. 4. Confusion with time or place: People with Alzheimer’s lose track of dates, seasons and the passage of time. 5. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships: Some people with Alzheimer’s have difficulty reading, judging distance and determining color or contrast. 6. New problems with words in speaking or writing: Difficulty joining or continuing a conversation and calling things by the wrong name are some examples of this symptom. 7. Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps: People with Alzheimer’s sometimes put things in unusual places and then cannot retrace their steps to find those things.

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8. Decreased or poor judgment: Poor judgment and decision-making often affect people with Alzheimer’s. 9. Withdrawal from work or social activities: Someone with Alzheimer’s may begin to withdraw from favorite activities or avoid being social because of the changes they’re experiencing. 10. Changes in mood and personality: Mood changes affect people with this disease. They may become confused, suspicious, depressed, fearful or anxious. Learn more about Alzheimer’s disease at www.alz.org.

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Health, Environmental, Lifestyle Factors Research suggests that a host of factors beyond genetics may play a role in the development and course of Alzheimer’s disease. There is a great deal of interest, for example, in the relationship between cognitive decline and vascular conditions such as heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure, as well as metabolic conditions such as diabetes and obesity. Ongoing research will help us understand whether and how reducing THE FREDERICK NEWS-POST

risk factors for these conditions may also reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s. A nutritious diet, physical activity, social engagement and mentally stimulating pursuits have all been associated with helping people stay healthy as they age. These factors might also help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease. Clinical trials are testing some of these possibilities.

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yoga has been known to reduce stress, help you get better sleep and generally have a better outlook on life. Numerous studies have shown that it also improves brain health. It’s also worth noting that stress management can help with pain management, Tummers said.

Osteoporosis-centric classes at Mountain Spirit focus on posture, too. Better posture means better bones. When to avoid hot yoga Because many older seniors have issues with dehydration, Tummers never recommends hot yoga for that demographic. If you’re already struggling with dehydration, which can be the result of medications, or frequent urinary tract infections, which go hand-in-hand with dehydration, hot yoga—classes held in rooms heated to 105 degrees—can exacerbate the condition. While they might help flush toxins for some, the last thing you want to do is attend a yoga class that leaves your body feeling depleted. Yin yoga helps connective tissue Yin yoga calls for holding poses for extended periods of time, sometimes up to 10 or even 15 minutes. While that might not sound like your idea of fun, it can be deeply relaxing and is also great for joints and connective tissues, which begin to respond when you hold your body in a challenging position, Tummers said. When to try chair yoga All sorts of props, such as blocks and belts, are used in yoga to help hold your body in position while allowing you to gradually build your strength with some assistance. CAREGIVER, continued from 6

understand what the doctors are saying but may be afraid to ask questions. You know this person better than most. Speak up for them and what you know is important to them. 6. GET IT IN WRITING: Lisa Lawler Graditor, an estate planning attorney with Linowes and Blocher, LLP in Frederick recommends that, at a minimum, your loved one should have a last will and testament, a durable financial power of attorney and an advance directive. 18

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Being part of a yoga community enhances your social life Yoga is all about community. It’s often a place to catch up with friends, learn about volunteer opportunities or meet new people. “There’s a social interaction element that helps people as they move through different stages of their life, whether they’re still working or going into retirement or thinking about how they can be healthy in the long haul,” McAdams said. “People call this [Mountain Spirit] the community center of Middletown.”

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In chair yoga, students do standing poses, but also use a chair rather than going into additional poses on a mat. “Chair yoga can be helpful because rather than taking people down to the ground, which can intimidate people, we use a chair,” Tummers said. “It can

be embarrassing for people if they’re on the ground and can’t get back up. Chairs eliminate that.”

“The last will and testament governs the disposition of your assets after your death, while a durable financial power of attorney and advance directive allow you to appoint someone to serve as your agent who will manage your person and property if you are not competent to do so,” she said. A living will, which details your loved one’s wishes regarding medical treatment when they are no longer able to express informed consent, is part of the advance directive. With these documents in place, “You avoid the court process of having a guardian appointed

for you to make these decisions if you lose the capacity to do so,” Lawler Graditor said.

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Yoga benefits the brain It probably goes without saying that in addition to all its physical benefits,

7. BUILD A BINDER: With each doctor’s visit or hospitalization comes a flurry of paperwork. Make life easier for everyone—yourself, your loved one and all medical providers—by creating a comprehensive binder for all relevant forms, records, etc. Create sections such as “Doctors,” “Hospitalization,” “Prescriptions,” “Rehab,” “Insurance.” Spend a few minutes filing these materials after

Take it off the mat Yoga instructors often remind people to take their yoga “off that mat.” That’s most often said in reference to the mindfulness and peaceful state that comes from a session. But in a very practical sense, yoga can also teach you the safest way to pick up something from the floor, for instance. And in daily life it can also teach you ways to move your body so as to strengthen it and keep it as vital as possible. “Education is a big component of what we do,” McAdams said. “It’s called practice for a reason.” each visit. It will save many hours down the road, especially if providers ask for details of previous doctors’ visits or you have questions about insurance coverage, etc. 8. FIND JOY AND GRATITUDE IN THE TIME YOU SHARE. Amid the day-to-day

challenges of caring for a loved one, it might be hard to think of caregiving as a gift. But it is. Cherish the opportunity you have now to be present with your loved one. Find reasons to laugh, to reminisce and to be grateful for the time you have been given.

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Big Brothers/Big Sisters. He’s a former PTA president, served as president of the Thomas Johnson High School Athletic Boosters and is a past president of the Frederick Jaycees. In looking back on his career as a veterinarian, Schaden said what set his practice apart was the ability to provide personalized services. “You have an interest in those patients.You establish a relationship with the client and make sure you don’t get bitten by the patient.” He said that personal touch was important to him throughout his career. He also reflects on the changes that have occurred in veterinary medicine since he first took over the practice. “Just like in human medicine, medical practices have become much more sophisticated. The equipment is greatly advanced,” he said, noting that veterinary medicine now has specialists— similar to human medicine. “Being able to see how far veterinary medicine has come, I’m proud not of anything I did, but of how far the profession has come.” UNTIL THE LATE 1970S, HIS VETERINARY

office saw a variety of animals, including farm, domestic and exotics, such as ferrets. In the late 1970s that was lim-

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More broadly, the Euromonitor list shows that Asian tourism is booming. The region accounts for significantly more locations than any other, and the number has risen steadily since the first edition was published in 2013. Travelers within Asia are responsible for much of the growth, according to the report, as income levels rise and the numbers of Chinese visitors to other countries—as well as millennial travelers from around the region —increase. THE BIGGEST LEAP UP THE RANKINGS

in 2019 is expected to come from Hurghada in Egypt, which is forecast to take 63rd position after joining

ited to pets, but the practice still takes care of exotics and of wildlife today. Wildlife, technically, belong to the state of Maryland, Schaden said, and the state dictates who can treat them. Veterinarians cannot treat wild animals unless they have a permit, which the Opossum Pike clinic does. Schaden recalls getting a call to come into the office on a Sunday morning to treat a sparrow that was injured when it flew into a window. Other wildlife patients included turtles with broken shells and sick birds. All of this care is free, Schaden said, as the state does not compensate veterinarians for caring for the wildlife. “Treating the wildlife is just one of the things that collectively the doctors at the office felt was a void in the community,” he said. “As a result, we decided to do that. We do it as a community service for wild animals.” While Schaden said he has been enjoying retirement and spending more time with his family, he has remained busy. He said he’ll continue to be involved in the community, but not be “squeezed for time” as he tries to balance his volunteer work with a busy work schedule. “It’s just a change of pace,” he said. “I can have a second cup of coffee in the morning and pick and choose the things I’m involved in.” the top 100 in 82nd place last year. Thanks in part to a tourism reform program and improving security, Egypt remains North Africa’s leading destination, with Cairo also enjoying strong growth. Other notable climbers among the top 100 include Indian cities such as Agra and Bangalore, and Cebu in the Philippines. In Europe, more traditional travel hotspots like Barcelona, Milan and Vienna have slid down the rankings, while cities in “off the beaten path destinations such as Croatia, Slovenia and Sweden have moved up,” the report said. For the most part, however, such locations have yet to break the top 100. – 2019, Bloomberg

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JANUARY 2020 SENIOR REC COUNCIL ACTIVITIES Senior Exercise — 9 to 10:15 a.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, William R. Talley Rec Center. Contact Jack at 301-524-6948. Tuesday Bridge — 8:45 a.m. to noon, Creekside at Tasker’s Chance Senior Apartments, 110 Burgess Hill Way, Frederick, reservations required. Contact Margaret at 301663-6178. Basketball — 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Walkersville Rec Center in the elementary school, 83 Frederick St., Walkersville. $2 per session. Contact Adrian at 301-662-6623. Thursday Bridge — 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays, Spring Ridge Senior Apartments, reservations required. Contact Judy at 336-662-2889.

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Open Duckpin Bowling — 1 to 3 p.m. Thursdays, Walkersville Lanes, associated costs. Contact Gerald at 240-651-1865. Chorus Practice – 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Mondays, Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick, Contact MaryAnn at 301-371-7533.

JAN. 1 First Day Hike Ranger-led two-mile easy hike. Free. Time: 4:15 p.m. Location: Gambrill State Park, High Knob Area, 8448 High Knob Road, Frederick Contact: 301-271-7574 First Day Hike: Old Misery Guided Hike Difficult, 3-mile hike. Meet at the Dam Overlook parking lot. RSVP, as

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JAN. 2 Memory Cafe Free lunch and activity. Time: Noon to 2 p.m. Location: Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont Contact: 301-271-7911

JAN. 4 Audubon Christmas Bird Count Volunteers join teams that go out in the field and follow specified routes through a designated 15-mile diameter circle, counting every bird they

see or hear all day. Experienced and novice birders are always welcome. Time: All day Location: Inwood, W.Va. Contact: www.potomacaudubon.org First Saturday Live music, entertainment, shopping, more. Time: 3 to 9 p.m. Location: Downtown Frederick Contact: 301-698-8118 or www.downtownfrederick.org

JAN. 5 Jazz Brunch with Jazz Connection Standard, bebop, and Latin jazz tunes from the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s. Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Beans in the Belfry, 122 W. Potomac St., Brunswick

CALENDAR Contact: 301-869-6610 or www.beansinthebelfry.com Movie: “To Kill a Mockingbird” (1962, 2 hours, 9 min.) Not rated. $5 and up. Time: 3 p.m. Location: Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick Contact: 301-600-2828 or www.weinbergcenter.org

JAN. 6 MET Generations: Intro to Theater A lighthearted introduction to acting. $5 for 10 weeks on Mondays. Must preregister. Time: 10 to 11 a.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525 Zumba Gold (Senior Version) $24 for 8 sessions or $5 per session, drop-in. Also, Jan. 13, 20 and 27. Time: 10:15 to 11 a.m. Location: Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont Contact: 301-271-7911 Tai Chi Advanced Classes Continues on Mondays; instructor permission to register. $45 person. Time: 11:30 a.m. Location: Urbana 50+ Adult Community Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020 MET Generations: Advanced This group is for those who have theater experience or completed the intro session. Focus is on more in-depth scene and character studies. $5 for 10 weeks on Mondays. Must preregister. Time: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525 Yoga Classes Continues on Mondays. Bring your own mat. $30 person. Also begins

11:30 a.m. Jan. 8 and continues on Wednesdays. Time: 12:45 to 2 p.m. Location: Urbana 50+ Adult Community Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020 Winter Drawing Join Jeanne for a class to explore line, shading and perspective. For novice or experienced. $40 for four weeks, materials included. Must preregister. Meets on Mondays. Time: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525 Writing Group This class is for people who want to have fun exploring writing—from writing a letter to a future grandchild or a brief memoir for family genealogy. $5 for 10 weeks, meets on Mondays. Must preregister. Time: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525 Book Club Meets first Monday of each month. January’s book is “Blowout,” by Rachel Maddow Time: 1:15 p.m. Location: Urbana 50+ Adult Community Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020 Ballroom Dancing Beginning instruction for both novice and those in need of a refresher. No partner required. $30 for 10 weeks, meets on Mondays. Must preregister. Time: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525 Needle Felting Workshop Using a simple felting needle and soft wool fleece, your instructor will guide you in “painting with wool.”

$10, materials included. Must preregister. Time: 2 to 4 p.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525

JAN. 7 Baker Park Walking Group Meets the first and third Tuesdays. Free, but preregistration required. Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525 Exercise with Alice Eyler Meets every Tuesday. By donation. Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont Contact: 301-271-7911 Digital Calendar Must bring a laptop to class. Take a selection of personal photos and turn them into a calendar, learn how to transfer photos to your computer. No charge for class but must preregister. Time: 10 a.m. to noon Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525 Low-Vision Support Group Meets first Tuesday of the month. RSVP. Time: 10:30 a.m. Location: Homewood at Frederick, 7407 Willow Road, Frederick Contact: 301-644-5646 Knitting/Crocheting Group Making hats for newborns at Frederick Health Hospital. First, third and fifth Tuesday of the month. Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont Contact: 301-271-7911 Cold Awareness and Injury Prevention Drop-in session. Free. Time: 12:30 p.m. THE FREDERICK NEWS-POST

Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525 Intro to Chess Group Free, but must preregister. Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525 Watercolor Class Led by Urbana High School students. $10 for supplies. Time: 3 p.m. Location: Urbana 50+ Community Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020 The Senior Chef For those 50 or older. Focus is on cooking for one or two people. $29. Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Ballenger Creek Park, 5420 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick Contact: 301-600-2936

JAN. 8 Chat with Joy: Maryland Energy Assistance Time: 11:30 a.m. Location: Urbana 50+ Adult Community Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020 Meditation Classes continue on Wednesdays. $30 person. Time: 12:45 p.m. Location: Urbana 50+ Adult Community Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020 Belly Dance Class Beginning instruction for both novice and those in need of a refresher. $25 for eight weeks, on Wednesdays. Must preregister. Time: 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525

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CALENDAR JAN. 9 Recordkeeping for Retirees Informational presentation. Free, two sessions. Time: 10 to 11 a.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525 Qualifying for Maryland Energy Assistance Informational presentation. No charge, drop-in. Time: 11 a.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525 Lunch with Nurse Steve: “How Does Preventive Medicine Benefit Me?” Time: 11:45 a.m. Location: Urbana 50+ Adult Community Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020 Monthly Birthday Party Cake and ice cream. All seniors welcome. Lunch at noon is $6, RSVP for lunch, Time: 12:30 p.m. Location: Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont Contact: 301-271-7911 Line Dancing Classes Continues on Thursdays. $30 person. Time: 1:15 p.m. Location: Urbana 50+ Adult Community Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020 Square Dance Classes Beginning instruction for both novice and those in need of a refresher. No partner required. $30 for 10 weeks, on Thursdays. Must preregister. Time: 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525

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Beginners Ukulele Class Learn basic techniques: root chords, strumming patterns and reading chord charts. Continues on Thursdays. $30 person, 10 weeks. Preregister. Time: 3 p.m. Location: Urbana 50+ Adult Community Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020 Fundraiser Night for the Thurmont Senior Center Mention the TSC and the center will receive 25 percent of sales. Time: 5 to 8 p.m. Location: Roy Rogers, 203 Frederick Road, Thurmont Contact: 301-271-7911 Clustered Spires Quilt Guild Meeting For novice to expert. Meets second Thursday of the month. Time: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Location: Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick Contact: 301-363-5759 or www.clusteredspiresquiltguild.org Meet Authors Iris and Roy Johansen Iris is author of more than 30 consecutive bestsellers. She co-authored the Kendra Michaels series with her son Roy. Books will be available for purchase and signing (no outside books). Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Mount Airy Branch Library, 705 Ridge Ave., Mount Airy Contact: 410-386-4488 or www.library.carr.org Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group RSVP. Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Location: Country Meadows Retirement Community, 5955 Quinn Orchard Road, Frederick Contact: 301-228-2249 or alz.org Family History Center Lecture: Fold3 New Year’s Resolution: Making the

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Most of My FCPL Library Card Presented by Mary Mannix, FCPL Maryland Room manager. Time: 7 p.m. Location: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 199 North Place, Frederick Contact: 240-818-1937

JAN. 10 All Day Scrapbooking $10, includes table space and lunch. Preregistration required. Time: 9 a.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525 Biopic Fridays: “Selma” Time: Noon Location: Urbana 50+ Adult Community Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020 “Turbulent Sixties” Study and discuss the major events of the 1960s, the Civil Rights and other social movements, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, and the Cuban Missile Crisis, utilizing lecture, film, and classroom discussion by instructor Richard Carroll. Free. Time: 1 to 3 p.m. Location: Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick Contact: 301-600-7254 or www.fcpl.org Documentary: “Free Solo” (2018, PG-13) Second screening at 7:30 p.m. This 2019 Academy Award Winner for Best Documentary Feature is an unflinching portrait of the free soloist climber Alex Honnold as he prepares to achieve his lifelong dream: climbing the face of the world’s most famous rock—the 3,000-foot El Capitan in Yosemite National Park—without a rope. $7. Time: 1 p.m. Location: Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster Contact: 410-848-7272 or

www.carrollcountyartscouncil.gov Bluegrass Jam Open to all levels of musicians and vocalists. $5 donation at the door. Time: 7 to 11 p.m. Location: Mount Pleasant Ruritan Club, 8101 Crum Road, Frederick Contact: 301-898-3719 1964: The Tribute Beatles tribute band. $22.50 and up. Time: 8 p.m. Location: Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick Contact: 301-600-2828 or www.weinbergcenter.org

JAN. 11 Health & Wellness Summit, What’s NXT Cooking Show, plus Dinner with Chefs Summit topics include preparing your will, health directives; open conversation about substance abuse, “The Many Faces of Cancer,” joint health; educational demonstrations and presentations on cannabis, flexitarian diet, veterans’ health, alternative healing; cooking healthy with Justin Warner (Food Network); and dinner with chefs. Prices start at $17 for summit events only, to $72 for all three. Time: 10 a.m. Location: Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown Contact: 301-790-2000 or www.mdtheatre.org “Invisible Wounds: A Perspective on Mental Health Issues During the Civil War” Examines the extreme psychological stress suffered by the average Civil War soldier and compares that experience to today’s understanding and treatment of trauma-induced mental health issues. Included with museum admission. Time: 2:30 p.m. Location: National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St., Frederick Contact: 301-695-1864

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CALENDAR JAN. 13 SRC Taney Book Group Time: 10 a.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: Maxine at 301-644-585 Frederick County Senior Services Advisory Board Meeting The Board collaborates with, researches, advises, advocates, and informs the Frederick County Government, Senior Services Division, and the larger community on matters related to the needs, development and administration of services for older adults. Speakers Mindy Lohman-Hinz and Mary Collins will talk on caregiving. Time: 1 to 3 p.m. Location: Bourne Building Training Room, 355 Monteview Lane, Frederick Contact: frederickcountymd.gov Living Well with Diabetes and Stepping Up Your Nutrition Six-week, peer-led, community-based intervention that helps individuals with chronic diabetes learn to manage their condition. The seventh-week will focus on stepping up your nutrition. Caregivers are encouraged to attend as well. Free. Time: 1 to 3 p.m. Location: Toll House Classroom, 501 W. Seventh St., Frederick Contact: 240-566-4862 or www.fmh.org/livingwell Learn to Crochet $5 for four weeks, on Thursdays, materials included. Must preregister. Time: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525 Seasonal Affective Disorder: A Community Conversation Meet a licensed mental health professional and join the conversation about recognizing and treating SAD. Time: 6 p.m. 24

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JAN. 14 Art from the Heart Continues Tuesdays through Feb. 18. Join Beacon House to create some art from the heart with techniques of scrapbooking, including calligraphy, embossing and more. $20 material fee. For ages 55 and older. Time: 10 a.m. Location: Ballenger Creek Park, 5420 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick Contact: 301-600-2936

JAN. 15 DAV Service Officer at Fort Detrick VA Clinic Will provide information and prepare VA claims to obtain benefits for military personnel, veterans, their spouse or dependents. Appointments preferred. Walk-ins also welcomed in time available between appointments. Time: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Fort Detrick VA Outpatient Clinic, 1433 Porter St., Fort Detrick Contact: 301-842-2562 Nutritional and Seasonal Affective Disorder Nutritionist Cheryle McKee will show how good nutrition can improve mood while supporting good health. Ideas for quick winter meals will be shared. Time: 11:30 a.m. Location: Middletown Library, 101 Prospect St., Middletown Contact: 301-600-7560 or www.fcpl.org Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group RSVP. Time: 12:30 p.m. Location: Edenton Retirement Community, 5800 Genesis Lane,

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Frederick Contact: 301-694-3100 or alz.org Friends in Frederick Parkinson’s Disease Support Group Meets the third Wednesday of each month. Time: 1 to 3 p.m. Location: Mount Pleasant Ruritan Club, 8101 Crum Road, Frederick Contact: 301-703-1194 or www.fifpdsg.org 50/50 Bingo Open to public. Ages 18 and older to play. $5, specials, pickle jar; $1 coverall last game. Free snacks. Time: 1 to 3 p.m. Location: Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont Contact: 301-271-7911 Mount Airy Book Discussion Group This month: “The Radium Girls,” by Kate Moore. Time: 1 p.m. Location: Mount Airy Branch Library, 705 Ridge Ave., Mount Airy Contact: 410-386-4488

JAN. 16 Winter Wonderland Luncheon Comfort food and “brighten-thewinter-blues” indoor snowball fight. $5, includes lunch. Reservations required. Time: Noon Location: Urbana 50+ Adult Community Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020 Movie Matinee: “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” Subject to change. Time: 1 p.m. Location: Urbana 50+ Adult Community Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020 Book Return and Sign Out; Help with Electronic Devices With Tammy and Tiffany from the Thurmont Regional Library.

Time: 1 p.m. Location: Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont Contact: 301-271-7911 Genealogy Resources: Newspapers? Free. Must preregister. Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525 Ask Nurse Steve: How Does Preventive Medicine Benefit Me? Free, drop-in session. Time: 12:30 p.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525 Fall in Love With Your Instant Pot For adults. Watch as we demonstrate how to quickly hard-cook a batch of eggs using an Instant Pot. Q&A. Afterward, share tips on how to cook other foods, as well as share sources for recipes. Free. Time: 7 p.m. Location: Mount Airy Branch Library, 705 Ridge Ave., Mount Airy Contact: 410-386-4488

JAN. 17 Seated Massage With Marie Free; $1 per minute. Walk-in, no appointment needed. Time: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont Contact: 301-271-7911 Memory Cafe Adults with early-stage dementia accompanied by their caregiver participate in lunch and activity, space is limited, preregistration required. Time: 11 a.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525 Foundations of Investing Free, informal presentation. Time: 12:30 p.m.

CALENDAR Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525 Documentary: “Three Identical Strangers” (2018, PG-13) Second screening at 7:30 p.m. Three strangers are reunited by astonishing coincidence after being born identical triplets, separated at birth, and adopted by three different families. Their jaw-dropping, feel-good story instantly becomes a global sensation, however, the fairytale reunion sets in motion a series of events that unearth an unimaginable secret. $7. Time: 1 p.m. Location: Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster Contact: 410-848-7272 Instructional Pickleball Ages 45 and older, beginners. Learn to play the fastest growing sport! $39. Continues through Feb. 16. Time: 4 p.m. Location: Deer Crossing Rec Center, 10601 Finn Drive, New Market Contact: 240-236-5900 Art from the Heart Continues Tuesdays through Feb. 18. Join Beacon House to create some art from the heart with techniques of scrapbooking, including calligraphy, embossing and more. $20 material fee. For ages 55 and older. Time: 10 a.m. Location: Ballenger Creek Park, 5420 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick Contact: 301-600-2936

JAN. 18 Frederick County Parkinson’s Disease Support Group Open to anyone with Parkinson’s and their family. Time: Noon to 2 p.m. Location: YMCA of Frederick County, 1000 N. Market St., Frederick Contact: 301-663-5131

Winter Survival Skills for Adults 3-session series to learn the essential techniques for fire building, navigation without a compass and shelter building. $22 for one class, $60 for the series. Time: 1 p.m. Location: Fox Haven Farm, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson Contact: 240-490-5484 or www.foxhavenfarm.org Murder Mystery Dinner Dutch’s Daughter Restaurant and Whodunnit for Hire team up to bring you “CLUE,” the murder mystery based on the board game. Search for clues, interrogate suspects and solve this whodunnit. $75. Time: 6 p.m. Location: Dutch’s Daughter, 581 Himes Ave., Frederick Contact: 410-549-2722

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JAN. 21 Pauline’s Pals Make-and-take craft. Meets third Tuesday of the month. Time: 1 to 3 p.m. Location: Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont Contact: 301-271-7911

JAN. 22 Aging and Spirituality All faiths and backgrounds welcomed to this discussion-based class on how to use your spiritual beliefs with aging. $5 for three weeks, on Wednesdays. Must preregister. Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525

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CALENDAR Pot Luck Meal and General Meeting Bring a dish to share or pay $6; chicken supplied by the center. Register. Presentation on the new driver’s license by Max Tucker, with the MVA, around 1:15 p.m. Time: Noon Location: Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont Contact: 301-271-7911 Emergency Preparedness Presentation Drop-in session. Free. Time: 12:30 p.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525 Movie: “The Green Book” Free. Time: 3 p.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525

JAN. 23 Mount Airy Senior Book Discussion Group This month’s selection is “Five Presidents: My Extraordinary Journey with Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon and Ford,” by Clint Hill and Lisa McCubbin. Time: Noon Location: Mount Airy Branch Library, 705 Ridge Ave., Mount Airy Contact: 410-386-4488 Learn to Crochet $5 for four weeks on Thursdays, materials included. Must preregister. Time: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525 Frederick Speaker Series Presents Doris Kearns Goodwin World-renowned presidential historian, public speaker and Pulitzer Prize-winning, NYT #1 best-selling author. $65 ages 62 and up; $70 adults. 26

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JAN. 24 Day Trip: Baltimore Museum of Art Collection highlights tour, plus time to explore on your own. $35 plus lunch at Gertrude’s. Registration closes Jan. 10. Time: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Location: Departs Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525 Documentary: “Maiden” (2019, PG) Second screening at 7:30 p.m. The inspirational story of how Tracy Edwards, a 24-year-old cook on charter boats, became the skipper of the first ever all-female crew to enter the Whitbread Round the World yachting race in 1989. $7. Time: 1 p.m. Location: Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster Contact: 410-848-7272 Classic Albums Live: David Bowie — Ziggy Stardust Music from Bowie’s concept album. $30 and up. Time: 8 p.m. Location: Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick Contact: 301-600-2828 or www.weinbergcenter.org Josh Turner in Concert With his rich, deep voice and distinctive style, MCA Nashville recording artist Turner is one of country music’s most recognizable hit-makers. $45 and up. Time: 9 p.m. Location: The Event Center at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, 750 Hollywood Drive, Charles Town, W.Va. Contact: www.hollywoodcasino charlestown.com

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JAN. 25 Multi-generational Yoga and Drumming Rhythm-filled yoga practice. Discover the inner pulse of your body, breath, and energy. Then make the shift to creative expression by exploring proper body mechanics and drumming techniques. $20. Time: 1 to 3 p.m. Location: Fox Haven Farm, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson Contact: 240-490-5484 First Steps in Freelancing Collages LLC, Coaching Services discusses practical steps and resources in assessing your skills, building a portfolio and reaching clients. Free. Time: 1 p.m. Location: Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick Contact: 301-600-7254 U.S. Navy Concert Band The premier wind ensemble of the U.S. Navy. Free. Time: 2 to 4 p.m. Location: Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick Contact: 301-600-2828 We Shall Overcome: A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Showcases repertoire from across African American music traditions that electrified generations of civil rights activists with interwoven spoken word from Dr. King’s recorded speeches. Free. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, Pa. Contact: 717-337-8200 Herman’s Hermits with Peter Noone At the age of 15, Peter achieved international fame as “Herman,” lead singer of the legendary pop band Herman’s Hermits. His classic hits include: “I’m Into Something Good,” “I’m Henry VIII, I Am,”

“Can’t You Hear My Heartbeat?” “Wonderful World,” “Just A Little Bit Better” and more! Ultimately, Herman’s Hermits sold more than 52 million recordings. In all, 14 singles and seven albums went gold. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown Contact: 301-790-2000

JAN. 26 Roar Like a Lion: An Afternoon of Community Service For all ages. In partnership with local Lions Clubs. The Lions Clubs will supply materials, instructions, and volunteers to lead a variety of projects that benefit our community. Drop in for an hour or the entire time. Time: 1 p.m. Location: Mount Airy Branch Library, 705 Ridge Ave., Mount Airy Contact: 410-386-4488

JAN. 28 Nurse Steve Talk on Preventive Care Taking vitals at 10 a.m., lunch at noon, talk at 12:30 p.m. Time: 10 a.m. Location: Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont Contact: 301-271-7911 What Happens When the Paycheck Stops? Free, information session. Time: 12:30 p.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525 Making Your Money Last in Retirement Learn strategies for meeting your income needs, including health care expenses and unexpected events, from a certified financial advisor. Free. Time: 2 p.m. Location: Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick Contact: 301-600-7254

CALENDAR JAN. 29 Albert Einstein: The Human Side — A Visit with his Loyal Secretary, Helen Dukas Candace Ridington portrays Einstein’s long-serving secretary, co-trustee of the Einstein estate and archivist of his papers after his death. Learn about his “human side,” his curiosity and wonder at the universe, the violin playing, amusing tiffs with his wife, his dislike of convention and his humorous side. Lunch and program $8/ person. Must register by Jan. 14. Time: Noon Location: Urbana 50+ Community Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020 Free Supper Meal All are welcome. Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Emmitsburg Trinity UMC, 313 W. Main St., Emmitsburg Contact: 301-667-6169 Movie: “A Hard Day’s Night” (1964) Featuring The Beatles. $5 and up. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick Contact: 301-600-2828

JAN. 31 Appointments with Elly Williams Frederick County Senior Services Division, to discuss programs and Medicare. Must schedule at 30-minute appointment. Time: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Location: Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont Contact: 301-271-7911 Calligraphy Workshop Learn about Chinese calligraphy. Free, but registration is required. Time: 1 p.m. Location: Urbana 50+ Adult Community Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020 Documentary: “Honeyland” (2019, not rated)

Second screening at 7:30 p.m. A sumptuous and ethereal documentary about the last female beekeeper in Europe, who makes her living cultivating honey in the mountains of Macedonia using ancient beekeeping traditions. Tension arises when a rowdy nomadic family arrives and tries beekeeping while disregarding her advice. $7. Time: 1 p.m. Location: Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster Contact: 410-848-7272 The McCartney Years While the lights slowly fade on stage their performance will not only rejuvenate, rekindle and remind you of your love of songs written by Sir Paul McCartney, Wings and The Beatles, but the material will leave you singing well after the final curtain call of the show. $34 and up. Time: 7 p.m. Location: Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown Contact: 301-790-2000 or www. mdtheatre.org Mountainfilm on Tour Experience the best short films from the annual Mountainfilm festival in Colorado. Special guest emcee. $15 advance, $20 at the door. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, Pa. Contact: 717-337-8200 The Fredericktowne Players Present “Loserville” It’s 1971. Misfit computer geek Michael Dor, and his high school friends are about to change the world. It’s just that no one knows it yet. Loserville gives us the ’70s with a cast of characters who are totally recognizable and a score that’s entirely contemporary. See website for other show dates. $20. Time: 8 p.m. Location: JBK Theatre, FCC, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick Contact: fredericktowneplayers. thundertix.com/events/158581

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Razor Clam Linguine (Serves 4)

• 1⁄2 stick unsalted butter • 1⁄4 cup extra-virgin olive oil • 1 cup finely chopped onions • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 cup dry white wine • 3⁄4 pound linguine • 1 1⁄2 cups chopped (1⁄2-inch) razor clam meat • 1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano • 1⁄2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish • Salt • Freshly ground black pepper • Red pepper flakes (up to 1 tablespoon)

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. 2. Heat the butter and olive oil together in a large saucepan over medium heat until the butter melts. Add the onions and garlic, season to taste with salt and black pepper and cook until almost tender—about 5 minutes—stirring a few times. Adjust the heat to medium-low, add the wine, and simmer until the liquid reduces by about two-thirds—about 10 minutes. When you add the wine, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions. 3. Add the clams, parsley, oregano and red pepper to taste to the reduced sauce. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to heat the clams through. Taste for seasoning and add more salt and black pepper if needed. 4. Drain the pasta and transfer to a large serving bowl. Add the sauce and Parmesan cheese and toss until well mixed. Serve immediately, topped with more cheese, if desired. 28

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