MAY 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. Recreational bowling. Participants pay for cost of bowling. Contact Gerald at 240-651-1865 or gvblessing@comcast.net.

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

Exercise — 8:50 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 or jsusan481@aol. com.

Talley SRC Book Group — 10:15 a.m. third Monday of the month, William R. Talley Rec Center, Classroom A (ground floor) 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick. Jane at 501-6588680 or janehufstedler@gmail.com.

Taney SRC Book Group — 2:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month, Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick. Mary Ann at 301-6626199 or mafoltz919@verizon.net.

Bicycling — Meeting locations vary, rides scheduled biweekly through November, weather permitting. Helmets required. Rides vary. Meet in Boscov’s rear parking lot at 8:15 a.m. Kathy at 301-606-0064 or sailawayhr@ comcast.net.

Bocce — 8 a.m. to noon Fridays, Baker Park, Frederick, May through September. Terri at 301-508-0283 or cyclechick54@outlook.com.

Easy Hikes — As scheduled during April, May, June, September and October, weather permitting. Locations vary. Hike from 3 to 6 miles on terrain with good footing and little or no elevation change. The pace is adjusted to the speed of the group. Call Kathy at 301-639-4144 or kathyginsburg1106@gmail.com. Moderate Hikes — As scheduled April, May, June, September and October, weather permitting. Locations vary. For more advanced hikers. May be 5 to 7 miles in length or uneven ground and hills. Call Ray at 301-662-6315 or crwords@verizon. net.

Softball — Practice 6 p.m. Wednesdays, April through September. Games on Fridays at 6:30 p.m. Pinecliff Park, Frederick. Open to women over 40 and men over 50. Associated activity costs. Call Adrian at 301-662-6623.

MAY 1

Duplicate Bridge Games

Looking for a competitive mind sport? Frederick Bridge Club duplicate games allow you to hone your skills and make new, like-minded friends. All are welcome, no membership requirements. $7.

Time: 12:15 to 4 p.m.

Location: Orioles’ Nest 331, 1037 W. Patrick St., Frederick

Contact: 301-254-4727 or bridgewebs.com/frederick

MAY 2

Exercise for Men and Women 50+ With certified instructors, $2 per session. Focus is on increasing stamina, strength, balance, endurance and fun. Yoga follows from 11 a.m. to noon, cost is $5 per session.

Time: 10 to 11 a.m.

Location: Middletown Amvets Post 9, 409 W. Green St., Middletown

Contact: 301-371-5115

BBQ Safety

Frederick County Fire and Rescue will be taking blood pressures and giving a presentation on BBQ safety. 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

Pride on the Patio

Weekly LGBTQIA social mixer. Relaxed an casual. Happy hour pricing, full menu available; drink special Gender Fluid. 21 and older.

Time: 5:30 to 9 p.m.

Location: Showroom, 882 N. East St., Frederick

Contact: facebook.com/ prideonthepatio

MAY 3

“Stitches Through Time: Women’s Work from Farm to Fashion”

The exhibit explores one story of women’s work, interpreting the history of textile production up to the 1950s. Wednesday through Friday, through December. $12.

Time: 10 a.m.

Location: Museum of Frederick County History, 24 E. Church St., Frederick

Contact: 301-663-1188 or frederickhistory.org

FCC Wind Ensemble

Variety of works played with musicality and verve by a hard-working and talented ensemble. Free.

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Location: Frederick Community College, JBK Theater, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick

Contact: 301-846-2400 or frederick. edu

May 4

National Day of Prayer

This event, coordinated by the EMF and the National Day of Prayer Frederick, will be led by local residents, business leaders, civil servants, and first responders.

Time: Noon to 1 p.m.

Locations: Frederick Fairgrounds, Yakabod, 24/7 Prayer Room, FCPS Central Office, MHA/Calvary Chapel parking lot, steps of the courthouse 100 W. Patrick St., Hospital Park, Memorial Park across from the Talley Rec Center, Warehouse Cinemas, Frederick Rescue Mission, Baker Park gazebo.

Contact: nationaldayofprayerfrederick.org/noontime-prayers

FCC Handbell and Flute Ensemble Concert

Celebrate the seasons with these wonderful ensembles. Free.

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Location: Frederick Community College, JBK Theater, 7932

Opossumtown Pike, Frederick

Contact: 301-846-2400 or frederick. edu

May 6

Car, Truck, Bike and Tractor Show

Registration 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., $15 per vehicle. Many categories for judging. 240-675-0249 for more information. Registration $15 per vehicle. Rain date is May 7.

Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: Brunswick Volunteer Fire Co., 1500 Volunteer Drive, Brunswick Contact: 240-675-0249 or bvfd5.org

Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage in Middletown

Properties range in age from the late 1700s to the early 20th century and include notable Federal style homes, elegant Victorian homes, one-of-akind commercial structures, and the rarely seen interior of a turn-of-thecentury operating room. Docents at each property. Lunches will be catered by Tapia’s on Main. $35 and up.

Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: 19 W. Main St., Middletown Contact: 301-371-6171 or mainstreetmiddletown.org

Schifferstadt Architectural Museum Tours

Explore the home of Frederick’s pioneer family, the Brunners. $8 adults, free for ages under 12.

Time: 2 to 5 p.m.

Location: Schifferstadt, 1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick

Contact: fredericklandmarks.org

Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick

Also May 13, 20, 26 and 27. Journey through Frederick’s gruesome and bloody past. Uncover political savvy and defiant citizens, patriots from the