MAY CALENDAR

Revolutionary War, beckoning soldiers from the Civil War. Reservations recommended. $15.

Time: 7:15 p.m.

Location: Brewer’s Alley Restaurant and Brewery, 124 N. Market St., Frederick

Contact: marylandghosttours.com

MAY 7

Bingo

Every Sunday evening for fun and community with weekly bingo games. All are welcome.

Time: 5 to 10 p.m.

Location: Beth Sholom Congregation, 1011 N. Market St., Frederick

Contact: 205-572-2907 or bethsholomfrederick.org

MAY 8

Senior Services Advisory Board Meeting

Each month will have special guest speakers on topics of interest to the seniors in Frederick County. Free.

Time: 1 to 3 p.m.

Location: Bourne Building, 355 Montevue Lane, Frederick

Contact: 301-639-8518 or frederickcountymd.gov

MAY 9

Armchair Travel: 18 Days and 6,000 Miles: A Journey Through the Old West

Join Denise and her dog, Reggie, on their exploration of old ghost towns — destination California with adventures along the way. Presenter: Denise Mayer. Free, pre-register.

Time: 1:45 p.m.

Location: Frederick 50+ Centers

Contact: VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-6003525

MAY 10

Birding 101

Topics include external anatomy of birds, how to observe them, field marks of birds, optics including binoculars, field guides and birding apps and more. Led by Mike Spurrier. $30 for nonmembers, $15 for members.

Time: 11 a.m.

Location: The Common Market Co-op, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick

Contact: 301-663-3416 or commonmarket.coop

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: Emmitsburg 50+ Center, 300

S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg

Contact: VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-8348115

Natural Ways to Relieve Headaches

Discover what kind of headache you have and natural ways to soothe them with Dr. Shamar Amison. $15 members, $30 nonmembers.

Time: 4:30 p.m.

Location: The Common Market Co- op, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick

Contact: 301-663-3416 or commonmarket.coop

Bingo

Sponsored by St. Peter’s Knights of Columbus Council 13290. All are welcome but must be at least 18 years of age to play. Cost to play is $20. Doors open at 6 p.m. Early bird games start at 6:30 p.m. and regular call starts at 7 p.m. Food and drink are available for purchase. Additional purchases: Game Pack: $10, Early Bird Game: $1, 3 Game Sheet: $2, Jackpot Game: $2.

Time: 6 to 9 p.m.

Location: St. Peter Catholic Church, Sappington Hall, 9190 Church St., Libertytown (Union Bridge)

Contact: 301-471-3533

MAY 11

Middletown Seniors Monthly Luncheon

Roast beef lunch. Entertainment by Mike Kuster an up-and-coming singer/ songwriter from Walkersville who has been making his mark in country music. Lunch is $12 at the door but reservations are required by calling 301-371-5170.

Time: Noon

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

Contact: 301-371-5170

Everyday Foods & Herbs for Mental Health

Learn what foods and herbs can help our brain, body combat stress, and keep the blues away. Recipes featuring seafood, healthy fats, rosemary, and lavender will be presented. Presenter: Joi Foss Vogin, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, University of Maryland Extension. Free, pre-register.

Time: Noon

Location: Presenter in-person at Emmitsburg 50+ Community Center, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg; and virtual at Brunswick, Frederick, Urbana

Contact: VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-6007020

MAP: Maryland Center for Legal Aid

Maryland Court Help Center representatives will present the myriad of resources available to selfrepresented litigants and provide an overview of the services provided by MCHC.

Time: 2 p.m.

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

Contact: VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-6001234

MAY 12

The Conococheague Institute: Colonial Gardening

Get dirty with a hands-on learning program all about the 18th century kitchen garden. www.cimlg.org. Bring your own lunch. $30, pre-register.

Time: 9 a.m.-approx. 3:30 p.m.

Location: Depart from Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick

Contact: VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301600-7020 or register http:// frederickcountymd-gov.3dcartstores. com

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 connect with one another through social events. Free, pre-register.

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

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

Contact: CaregiverSupport@ FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-6006001

Designer Bag Bingo

Doors open at 5 p.m., games start at 7 p.m. Cost per person this includes 9 pack of all games (except 50/50). For tickets, contact Jesse 301-305-0777.

Time: 5 p.m.

Location: Brunswick Volunteer Fire Co., 1500 Volunteer Drive, Brunswick Contact: 301-305-0777

MAY 13

Thurmont Main Street Farmers Market

Every Saturday through Oct. 7. Homemade, home-grown. One of the largest farmers markets in Frederick County. A different food truck every Saturday.

Time: 9 a.m. to noon

Location: Thurmont Community Park, 21 Frederick Road, Thurmont Contact: 240-626-9980 or thurmontmainstreet.com

Wolfsville Chainsaw Carving & Artisan Festival

Chainsaw and blacksmith demonstrations. All vendors selling handmade items. Live auction 3 p.m. Wolfsville Ruritan’s slippery pot pie lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (301-293-2426 to pre-order quarts to go).

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

Location: Wolfsville Ruritan Park, 12708 Brandenburg Hollow Road, Myersville

Contact: 240-818-9883

FCC Orchestra Ensemble

A classic concert. Free.

Time: 7 p.m.

Location: Frederick Community College, JBK Theater, 7932

Opossumtown Pike, Frederick

Contact: frederick.edu

MAY 14

Breakfast Fundraiser

All-you-can-eat pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage biscuits, sausage gravy, puddin’, hominy, muffins and more. Benefits the fire company; cancelled if snow emergency plan is in effect. Prices subject to change as market prices dictate. $10 adults, $5 ages 6-12, under 6 free; $12 for carryout.

Time: 7 to 11 a.m.

Location: Union Bridge Fire Co., 8 W. Locust St., Union Bridge

Contact:410-775-7422 or 443-5479477

Mount Olivet Cemetery History & Mystery Tour

Discover Frederick’s past as we navigate through the labyrinth of graves, crypts and monuments of historic Mount Olivet Cemetery, one of Maryland’s largest and most beautiful cemeteries. Final resting place of Francis Scott Key, Thomas Johnson and Civil War heroine Barbara Fritchie. $15.

Time: 10:45 a.m.

Location: Mount Olivet Cemetery, 515 S. Market St., Frederick

Contact: marylandghosttours.com

Mount Airy Spring Faire

Live music, entertainment, booths from local artisans, farms, businesses and organizations, plant sales, presentations, a cornhole tournament, raffles and games, food trucks and more.

Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Co. Carnival Grounds, 1008 Twin Arch Road, Mount Airy

Contact: 240-772-1141 or mountairymainstreet.org

Second Sunday Tree Walk with the Frederick County Forestry Board

Guided tour with the Frederick County Forestry Board. Learn how to identify common local trees and hear fun facts about each on a tour with the board’s expert guides. Registration required. By donation.

Time: 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Location: City of Frederick, Rec Center or Pergola, Frederick

Contact: 301-473-8417 or frederick. forestryboard.org

May 15

Celebration Luncheon Followed by Concert Featuring the Golden Tones

Older Americans Month event. Preregistration is required. $12.

Time: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

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

Contact: virtualseniorcenter@ frederickcountymd.gov

MAY 17

Nutrition Giant Food as Preventative Medicine

The link between food and health is more important than ever before. Learn how to shop for long-term health and well-being by joining Thu Huynh, registered dietitian and nutritionist with the Healthy Living Team at Giant Food for an invigorating lecture on how to make food YOUR preventative medicine. Free, preregister.

Time: 9 a.m.

Location: Frederick, Urbana 50+ Centers. Also online Virtual 50+ Center Contact: VirtualSeniorCenter@

FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-6007020

Container Flower Gardening

Learn the ins and outs of container flower gardening. Thriller, filler, and spiller is the “recipe” for container gardening! All plants and soil will be provided for you to make your own garden to take home. You may want to bring gardening gloves. Instructor: Alexia Furr. $25, pre-register.

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

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

Contact: VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-6007020

Home Health or Home Care: Do You Know the Difference?

Included will be information regarding what services are provided by each, how they can be used together to keep people out of the hospital and safe at home, who pays for each, and how to access the services. This program will be presented by Right at Home and Bayada Home Health. Free.

Time: 1 p.m.

Location: Middletown Branch Library, 101 Prospect St., Middletown

Contact: 301-600-7560

MAY 18

New to Medicare Workshop

Trained State Health Insurances Program (SHIP) staff help Medicare beneficiaries, family members and caregivers understand Medicare benefits, bills, and Medicare rights. Free, pre-register.

Time: 2 p.m.

Location: Frederick 50+ Center. Also online Virtual 50+ Center

Contact: VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-6001234

National Park Service: Alaska Public Lands Information Center

Explore the Alaska Public Lands Information Center. Located in Anchorage’s historic Federal Building, the center hosts exhibits representing natural, historical, and cultural features throughout the state. Free, pre-register.

Time: 2:30 p.m.

Location: Urbana 50+ Center. Also