FEBRUARY CALENDAR

Events are subject to change. Contact the sponsoring organization for any updates. For more information on the Senior Rec Council and events, visit srcfrederick.org.

Open Duckpin Bowling — 1-3 p.m. Thursdays, Walkersville Bowling Lanes, 44 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville, contact Gerald at 240651-1865.

Thursdays Bridge — 1 to 4 p.m., Spring Ridge Senior Apartments, call Judy Bell at 336-662-2889. Reservations required.

Adult Exercise — 9 to 10 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, William Talley Rec Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick. $2 per session. Call Susan at 301-695-1785.

Basketball — 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Walkersville Rec Center in the elementary school, Walkersville. Enter through the gym doors on right side of school. Continues through April. $2 per session. Gerald at 240651-1865.

Taney SRC Book Group — 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month, Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick. Mary Ann at 301-662-6199.

Easy Hikes — As scheduled offered April through June, September and October as weather permits. Meeting locations vary. 3- to 6-mile easy hikes on terrain with good footing and little or no elevation change. Kathy Ginsburg at 301-6394144.

Moderate Hikes — As scheduled offered April through June, September and October as weather permits. Meeting locations vary. For more advanced hikers, 5- to 7-mile hikes on uneven ground and hills. Ray Rother at 301-662-6315.

Softball — Practice at 6 p.m. Wednesdays, games 6:30 p.m. Fridays, April through September. Pinecliff Park, Frederick. Open to women over 40 and men over 50. Associated activity costs. Adrian at

301-662-6623.

FEB. 1

“Whiskeytown and the Northern Diggins”

Upon the discovery of gold along Clear Creek, Shasta County, California, the current day Whiskeytown National Recreation Area quickly became a hot spot for 49ers searching for gold. Whiskeytown saw it all, from gold panning and miners from all over the world to classic hardrock mine shafts and boom towns. Within currentday Whiskeytown there are dozens of know mineshafts and adits that shed light on the extensive history of mining here. Explore the history of mining, how it happened, who the miners were and if the search for gold ever stopped. Presenter: National Park Service Ranger. Free, preregister.

Time: 2 p.m.

Location: Frederick & Urbana 50+ Centers. Also online Virtual 50+ Center

Contact: VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-6007020

Salsa Dancing

Weekly on Wednesdays through April 19. $5.

Time: 7 to 10 p.m.

Location: Steinhardt Brewing Co., 340 E. Patrick St., Suite 100, Frederick Contact: 301-471-0901

FEB. 2

Senior Fitness Class Join Jen Ringer with Fusion Fitness as she leads a senior fitness class with modifications for all levels. Help with strength and stability related to the senior age groups. Free. Time: 10:30 a.m.

Location: Walkersville Public Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville Contact: 301-845-8880 or fcpl.org

The Doo Wop Project

Featuring stars of Broadway’s smash hits “Jersey Boys” and “Motown: The Musical,” The Doo Wop Project traces the evolution of Doo Wop from the classic sound of five guys singing tight harmonies on a street corner to the biggest hits on the radio today. Audiences go on a journey with music from groups like the Crests, The Belmonts, and Flamingos through their influences on the sounds of Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, and The Four Seasons, all the way to “DooWopified” versions of modern musicians like Jason Mraz and Garth Brooks. $30 to $37.50. Time: 8 p.m.

Location: Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick Contact: 301-600-2828 or weinbergcenter.org

FEB. 4

First Saturday: Fire in Ice Support local businesses by shopping and dining downtown.

Time: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Location: Downtown Frederick Contact: 301-698-8118 or downtownfrederick.org

Bird Seed Sale

Proceeds support Potomac Valley Audubon Society’s educational programs, conservation initiatives and nature preserves. No pre-orders. Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Location: Sunny Meadows Garden Center, 7437 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro

Contact: katelyn@potomacaudubon. org or potomacaudubon.org

Zumba Saturdays

Continues Saturdays through April 8. Ready to shake off the pounds? Exercise? Dance? Ages 18 and older. Free.

Time: 10:15 a.m.

Location: Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick Contact: 301-600-7004

Sierra Club Catoctin Group Meeting

Open to the public.

Time: 11 a.m. to noon

Location: Common Market Community Room, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick Contact: 301-718-7995 or sierraclub. org/maryland/catoctin-group

69 Band

Blues and rock ‘n’ roll. Free admission.

Time: 7 to 11 p.m.

Location: Cactus Flats, 10026 Hansonville Road, Frederick Contact: 301-898-3085

Environmental Stewardship Speaker Series: Electrify Everything to Diminish Climate Change

Hosted by Multifaith Alliance of Climate Stewards. Sign up for lunch, included. Freewill offering will be taken.

Time: 12:30 p.m.

Location: Saint Katharine Drexel Church, 8428 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick

Contact: 301-360-9581 or saintdrexel. org

FEB. 5

Downtown Frederick Artwalk

Local art galleries to host special events, art talks, live demonstrations. Time: Noon to 4 p.m.

Location: Downtown Frederick Contact: downtownfrederick.org

FEB. 6

Lawyer in the Library with Maryland Legal Aid

Maryland Legal Aid attorneys will provide brief, one-on-one advice focusing specifically on criminal record expungement, as well as legal issues involving housing, consumer debt and bankruptcy at these biweekly events. Intakes are also available for other civil legal matters. Located on the second floor of the library. Also on Feb. 24.

Time: Noon

Location: C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick Contact: 240-215-3741 or mdlab.org

Grief Support for Mothers Who Have Lost a Child to Overdose, SUD or Alcohol

Peer support Zoom meetings, Moms Helping Moms. Professionally supported by Frederick Health Hospice. Also meets Feb. 13, 20 and 27.

Time: 6 to 7:15 p.m.

Location: Via Zoom

Contact: 301-455-5378, 301-5143546 or gsformoms@gmail.com.

FAC After Hours & Yogamour:

Restorative Yoga with Soundbath

Take a break and join a Gentle Yoga Flow on the main level while enjoying art work that adorn the walls of this historic space. This is a practice available to ALL levels which includes Beginners. Some yoga mats available. $15.

Time: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Location: FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick Contact: yogamour.org/public-yogaclasses

FEB. 7

Home Heating Fire Prevention

Learn how to safely use furnaces, fireplaces, wood stoves and space heaters. Frederick County Fire and Rescue will be taking blood pressures and giving the presentation. Free, drop-in (lunch is available by reservation).

Time: 11 a.m.

Location: Brunswick 50+ Center, 12 E. A St., Brunswick Contact: VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-8348115

FEB. 8

Home Heating Fire Prevention

Learn how to safely use furnaces, fireplaces, wood stoves and space heaters. Frederick County Fire and Rescue will be taking blood pressures and giving the presentation. Free, drop-in (lunch is available by reservation).

Time: 11 a.m.

Location: Emmitsburg 50+ Center, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg Contact: VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-6006350

Aging in Place

Join Terri Lemere, owner of Healthy Home Living Solutions and Aging in Place Specialist, to learn about basic solutions to modify your home, utilize smart home technology, & access money-saving resources so you can remain in your own home as you age. Free.

Time: 1 to 2 p.m.

Location: Middletown Branch Library, 101 Prospect St., Middletown Contact: 301-600-7560 or fcpl.org/ calendar

MAP: Veterans Service Center Learn about the services and

Cer tified Medicareand Medicaid Outpatient Clinics

• Adult and Pediatric Physical Therapy

• Adult and Pediatric Occupational Therapy

• Aquatic Therapy

• Or thopedics and Rehabilitation

• TriggerPoint Dr yNeedling

• Pain Management andSeniorSer vices

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DAMASCUS 301.253.0896

JEFFERSON 301.473.5900

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URBANA 240.259.0175

NEW MARKET 301.732.4771 amberhillpt.com programs available at the new Veterans Service Center. Presenter: Niki Falzone, Platoon 22. Maryland Access Point of Frederick County serves adults 50 years and older, adults 18 years and older with a disability, family members and other caregivers, and health or business professionals. Free, pre-register.

Time: 2 p.m.

Location: Online and hosted by Senior Services Division Virtual 50+ Center

Contact: VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-6001234

FEB. 9

Home Heating Fire Prevention

Learn how to safely use furnaces, fireplaces, wood stoves and space heaters. Frederick County Fire and Rescue will be taking blood pressures and giving the presentation. Free, drop-in. Time: 11 a.m.

Location: Urbana 50+ Center, 9020 Amelung St. Urbana

Contact: VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-600-

7020

Early German Settlers

The Mill Pond House, located along Tuscarora Creek may be the oldest known remains of a Europeanstyle dwelling in Frederick County. Although now in ruins, the site provides a unique opportunity to learn about the lives of early German settlers. Presenter: Christina Martinkovsky, Historic Preservation Planner, City of Frederick. Lunch at noon, $12 (suggested full cost donation) catered by Panera, preregister. Presentation is free, preregister.

Time: Lunch at noon, presentation at 12:30 p.m.

Location: Frederick 50+ Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick

Contact: VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-6003525

Wonder Book Classic Film Series: “Wuthering Heights” (1939)

A servant in the house of Wuthering Heights tells a traveler the unfortunate tale of lovers Cathy and Heathcliff. With Merle Oberon, Lauren Olivier, David Niven. (1 hour 44 min.) $7.

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Location: Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick Contact: 301-600-2828 or weinbergcenter.org

FEB. 10

Memory Cafe

Frederick County Senior Services Division and the Alzheimer’s Association memory Café offers a fun and relaxed way for people living with memory loss and their care partners to get connected with one another through social events that promote interaction and companionship. Free, pre-register.

Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Location: Emmitsburg 50+ Community Center, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg

Contact: CaregiverSupport@ FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-6006001

Valentine Luncheon at Dutch’s

Daughter

Join the Frederick County Senior Services Division 50+ Community Centers for a buffet-style light lunch and entertainment. Anyone who is a