Prime Time June, 2023

History on wheels

Author

David Goodrich

tells tales of Underground Railroad on parallel bike trails

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On the cover: David Goodrich wrote the new book “On Freedom Road” and is scheduled to speak about it June 13 in Frederick.

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Riding on freedom road

Author tells tales of Underground Railroad on parallel bike trails

By CLARA NIEL CNIEL@NEWSPOST.COM

In Natchez, Mississippi, there is a trail that cuts through forests and fields, providing a scenic view for the people who walk along it. However, when David Goodrich saw it, he saw it as history engraved in the land.

If You Go

■ Author David Goodrich talks about his book “On Freedom Road” at 1:30 p.m. June 13 at the Frederick 50+ Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick. Free.

■ Over the course of four years, David Goodrich rode his bicycle 3,000 miles, traveling the routes of the Underground Railroad. He followed conductor Harriet Tubman from where she was enslaved in Maryland all the way to sanctuary in Canada. He followed the route from New Orleans through Mississippi and points north. Join Goodrich and engage with history through his unique journey.

■ Copies of his book will be available for signing. I do have a “senior” coming to do an author talk in June.

“It took me a while to realize that that cut through the forest was mostly made by chained feet,” he said. “This was like the main drag of the slaves … from the upper South to the slave markets in Natchez and New Orleans,” he said.

An avid cyclist based in Rockville, Goodrich rode on three routes of the Underground Railroad, over 3,000 miles, and wrote about his experience and the Railroad’s history in his new book, “On Freedom Road.”

He followed Harriet Tubman’s route from Maryland’s Eastern Shore to Ontario, Canada. He pedaled his way from New Orleans, Louisiana, through Mississippi and the Delta Blues. Finally, he followed the Ohio River, stopping by places that are important in the history of the Underground Railroad.

Goodrich said he had to approach this journey with humility. One of his ancestors was a ship captain on the Middle Passage and carried slaves from Africa to Jamaica. A museum in Bristol, England, has all the records of the people taken and shipped to

slavery, he said.

“You might think, ‘Oh, I, my ancestors must have been heroically helping people along the Underground Railroad,’ when that isn’t necessarily the way it works,” he said.

And with each ride, and each story he learned, he found himself humbled and in awe of the history and resilience of people who risked their lives traveling on the Underground Railroad.

On his route along the Ohio River, which was a hub of trade during the the time of slavery, the stories of the people who would cross from slave state Kentucky into other states with safe houses stuck out to him.

Flatlands line the Ohio River, leaving people few hiding spots from the slave gangs that would be hunting for them, even under the cover of darkness. In Ripley, Ohio, a Black man named John Parker would make rescue trips into Kentucky to bring the slaves to safety, Goodrich said.

The Ohio River was a place of commerce by day but shifted to tragedy, life and death by night, Goodrich said.

“There were cases [Parker] would describe where he had a boat that just did not have enough room in it for everyone who was there on shore, and he had to leave two people,” Goodrich said. “And then as he was midway through the river, this is in the dark of night, he sees torches, from either

side, kind of converging on the people who were left the slave hunting gangs,” he said.

He also remembers being in lower Manhattan during his Harriet Tubman route, and saw an eyebrow threading salon in the place where the Anti Slavery Society once stood.

It was there that Harriet Tubman tried

to get money to go back to Maryland and free her mother and father from slavery. When the Society said they didn’t have any money to give her, she sat in front of the building, fell asleep, and by morning she had a can full of money that she could use. There were also remnants from other Black historical figures.

“You can still see the the streets that Frederick Douglass came up when he was when he made his break for freedom,” Goodrich said.

Goodrich said that during his trips, he was aware that he would be riding his shiny bike, always with the security of knowing where he was going and where he would be staying that night.

He may be out biking in the elements, but it wasn’t in the dark, on foot, with people hunting him and hopefully they had a guide who was half as good as Harriet Tubman, he said.

To travel in this way, takes an immeasurable amount of strength, he said.

“We talked about how history is written by survivors,” he said. “There were

so many who did not survive, who recaptured and sold South very quickly to the slave markets in Natchez and in New Orleans.”

Staff photo by Bill Green David Goodrich wrote the new book “On Freedom Road” and is scheduled to speak about it June 13 in Frederick.

Dementia-friendly Frederick celebrates Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

By BRAD PETERSEN SPECIAL TO THE NEWS-POST

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. This is an opportunity to increase awareness, provide education and offer opportunities to gather together and discuss Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. It is also a time to recognize caregivers for the support they provide to those living with these diseases.

One of the first steps toward raising awareness is educating people on important facts concerning the illness and the number of individuals that it impacts.

The National Institute on Aging defines dementia as “the loss of cognitive function — thinking, remembering, and reasoning — to such an extent that it interferes with a person’s daily life and activities. Some people with dementia cannot control their emotions, and their personalities may change. Dementia ranges in severity from the mildest stage, when it is just beginning to affect a person’s functioning, to the most severe stage, when the person must depend completely on others for basic activities of daily living, such as feeding oneself. There are several different forms of dementia, though Alzheimer’s disease

is the most common.”

According to research conducted by the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 6 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s. Over 11 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Each year these caregivers provide more than 18 billion hours of care, valued at nearly $340 billion dollars.

For additional perspective on the impact of this disease, 1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. Dementia kills more individuals than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. Between 2000 and 2019, deaths from heart disease decreased 7.3%, while deaths from Alzheimer’s disease have increased 145%. In 2023, Alzheimer’s and other dementias will cost the nation $345 billion. By 2050, these costs could rise to nearly $1 trillion.

To address these issues locally, in May 2018, a dedicated group of community

partners joined together with a united goal and assessed related needs, recruited community members, created goals and set in motion a plan for Frederick County to become a Dementia Friendly Community called Dementia Friendly Frederick.

A Dementia Friendly Community is “a village, town, city, or county that is an informed, safe, and respectful of individuals with the disease, their families, and caregivers.” A Dementia Friendly Community provides supportive options that foster quality of life. Through membership in Dementia Friendly America, a community pledges to engage in a process to become more dementia friendly.

Frederick County was granted membership in the Dementia Friendly America network in 2019, and has provided a variety of educational, awareness and training opportunities to the community, with a continued commitment to raise awareness about dementia. Ultimately, our collective goal is to elevate the quality of life for those living with dementia and their caregivers. Becoming Dementia Friendly is not a destination but a journey and commitment to not stop until every area of our community is dementia friendly, or better yet, there is a cure for

this disease.

Dementia Friendly Frederick will continue to strive for understanding, awareness and sensitivity to people living with dementia and their caregivers so Frederick County can be great place to live, work and age for everyone.

Individuals and organizations can get involved in several ways, including becoming a “Dementia Friend,” participating in an immersive Dementia Live training or pledging to be a Dementia Friendly Business or Organization. Businesses and organizations that complete a training are provided a Dementia Friendly Frederick window cling, which they can proudly display.

For more information on Dementia Friendly Frederick, including an activity calendar, as well as the special events being offered during June, visit the Dementia Friendly Frederick website at frederickcountymd.gov/7973/Dementia-Friendly-Frederick. You can also contact us via email at dementiafriendlyfrederick@frederickcountymd.gov or by phone 301-600-1234.

Brad Petersen is the resource and service navigation department director at the Division of Aging & Independence.

Frederick County resource guide for community services

For THE FREDERICK NEWS-POST

The Frederick County Division of Aging and Independence, formerly known as the Senior Services Division, recently announced that the preparation of the “Blue Book” Resource Guide is underway.

For the first time, the division is hiring a vendor to produce this guide

through a Request for Quotes. The resource guide will be printed in English and Spanish.

The County Resource Guide has been a consistent and valuable publication about services pertaining to the challenges, interests and needs of older adults, persons with disabilities, caregivers and veterans.

“This year, the resource guide is

being expanded to serve the broader and growing needs of the county,” said Kathryn Schey, director of the Division of Aging and Independence. “By expanding our guide to include more resources for the populations we serve, we expand the possible solutions that are available to assist individuals in meeting their specific goals. In addition, our name change

reflects the changing and growing needs of the community that span beyond our older community members and include veterans and persons with disabilities.”

For additional information about available services in Frederick County, visit frederickcountymd. gov/4651/Resource-Directory-BlueBook.

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Affordable housing

Frederick’s seniors on the front lines

By GARY BENNETT SPECIAL TO THE NEWS-POST

As we all know, we live in a high costof-living area. Our incomes, however, have not kept pace.

In 2020, United Way of Frederick County completed its ALICE (Asset-Limited, Income-constrained, Employed) report. It is almost inconceivable, but they found that a third of Frederick County families really can’t afford to live here.

The struggle is even worse for older adults, especially if they’ve retired.

According to the same report, 47% of those 65 or older have difficulty living in Frederick County and must make tough choices every day on how to juggle paying for medicine, housing, taxes and food.

Housing, as virtually everyone’s largest individual expense, drives this struggle. It is no secret that finding safe, decent and affordable housing for many seniors is often a challenge.

Retired Frederick County school teacher Judy Kendro shared her struggle in the 2018 video “The Faces of Affordable Housing,” produced by Frederick County Government, which can be viewed on YouTube. “My story could be anyone’s story,” she says. “It could be your mother’s, your aunt’s, your sister’s, your friend’s, your neighbor’s or even you. My story happens to numerous seniors every month.

“Three years ago, my best friend, my husband of 44 years, died,” she goes on. “While grieving, I had to deal with paperwork, bills, medical bills and finances. My income was cut in half. Then, Uncle Sam said now you are one, which further reduced my income. However, my bills remained the same. In fact, some went up like heat, gasoline, car insurance, taxes and medical insurance. I had to adjust

to a new lifestyle and budget.

“After a year, I found that my family house was too big for little old me. So, I did some looking around on my own and then contacted realtors. I thought it would be easy to find desirable, affordable options for senior living in Frederick County. Boy, was I wrong! What I have seen in Frederick County is out of my price range … or, [I’ve found] fixer-uppers, which affects my budget.

“I am disappointed and discouraged but still looking. So, we need to address affordable, desirable housing for all our seniors and the baby boomers who are becoming seniors.”

Ms. Kendro’s story is not unique. Frederick County is woefully behind in its housing inventory to serve all who want to live here, and that is especially true for seniors. According to the 2016 Frederick County Affordable Housing Needs Assessment, the housing gap for households making $50,000 per year or less — where most retirees fall — is

11,000 units.

The older population is projected to grow rapidly, and although many seniors wish to remain in their homes for as long as possible, challenges related to affordability, accessibility and poor access to health services can make doing that difficult.

All is not doom and gloom, however. Seniors do have some affordable housing options they should consider, if at all feasible.

STAY IN YOUR OWN HOME

This option works well if you are in good health and plan to stay that way. Even if your mortgage is not paid in full you can consider a reverse mortgage, which means you can take some of the equity out of your home in the form of additional monthly income. Or you can consider selling your home to a company like sell2rent.com, who will rent it back to you and possibly include home maintenance as part of the deal.

LIVE WITH FAMILY

Sharing a home with loved ones if often free or low-cost and has the added advantage of having family members around to help you when needed. Both Frederick city and county have revised their Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinances to make it easier for “granny flats” or “in-law suites” to be built.

LOOK INTO PUBLIC OR SUBSIDIZED SENIOR HOUSING

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers affordable public housing apartments and even single-family homes for seniors in need. They often come with accessibility features and are priced at 30 percent of your income. Be forewarned, however, that wait lists are often very long, sometimes months or even years.

CONSIDER ASSISTED LIVING AND RESIDENTIAL CARE OPTIONS

This is a good option if you need help with daily activities such as bathing and getting dressed. These facilities offer meals, activities and help with medication. The average cost across the U.S. is $4,000 a month but the price in Maryland is often more.

Frederick offers many reputable facilities:

• Buckingham’s Choice

• Country Meadows

• Edenton

• HeartFields

• Homewood at Crumland Farms

• Montevue

• Record Street Home

• Somerford House & Place

• Spring Arbor

• Sunrise

• Tranquility

Staff file photo by Bill Green

The Sharpe Square senior living apartments on Motter Avenue in 2020.

ACCEPT GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE

Low-income seniors can qualify for HUD’s Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program, which helps people afford their rent. HUD’s Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly program provides rental assistance for older adults. The Section 504 Home Repair Program helps pay for repairs and upgrades to your home so you can age in place. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps cover the cost of heating and cooling your home.

ASK FOR HELP FROM CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS

Several nonprofits are available to help qualifying seniors such as Good Samaritan Society, HumanGood, Mercy Housing and Volunteers of America.

In the Frederick area, check out Habitat for Humanity, Housing Authority of the City of Frederick, Interfaith Housing Alliance, Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs, and United Way of Frederick County.

CONSIDER HOUSING PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS

■ Frederick County Senior Tax Credit

Enacted by the Board of County Commissioners in 2012, the amount of the credit is 40% or 20% of net county real property taxes for qualifying homeowners depending on income.

■ Bell Court Senior Apartments

Owned by Frederick County and located in Woodsboro, the apartments provide affordable rental housing for the low-income elderly.

■ Accessible Homes for Seniors

Offers seniors low- and no-interest loan options for home renovations such as grab bars, railing and ramps and has recently been expanded to include grant money for those who do not qualify for the loans.

■ Maryland’s Renters’ Tax Credit Program

Provides property tax credits for renters who meet certain requirements, with deeper subsidies available to those individuals over the age of 60 or 100% disabled.

■ Senior Rehabilitation Grant Program

This program provides grants up to $15,000 for emergency repairs and accessibility modifications to very low-income senior homeowners.

■ Emergency Rehab Loan Program

Provides zero interest, deferred loans up to $15,000 for emergency repairs.

■ Special Targeted Applicant Rehabilitation Program (STAR)

Preserves and improves single-family properties by rehabilitating the property and updating it to applicable building codes.

■ Lead Hazard Reduction Grant and Loan Program

Provides funds to assist homeowner and landlords lessen the risk of lead poisoning and preserve the housing stock by reducing or eliminating lead-based paint hazards.

■ Indoor Plumbing Program (IPP)

Designed to provide indoor plumbing to residential properties. The properties may be single-family, owner-occupied homes as well as rental properties with one to twenty units.

Frederick County offers many apartment housing options geared to seniors. Some are county-funded and some are privately funded:

• 520 North Market Apartments, 520 N. Market St., Frederick

• Brooklawn Apartments, 1001 Carroll Parkway, Frederick

• Brunswick House, Brunswick

• Catoctin Manor/View Apartments, 798 and 800 Motter Ave., Frederick

• Creekside at Tasker’s Chance, 100 Burgess Hill Way, Frederick

• Lincoln on the Park Apartments, Emmitsburg

• Orchard Park at Ballenger Run, 5234 Black Locust Drive, Frederick

• Ox Fibre Apartments, 400 E. Church St., Frederick

• Seton Village Apartments, Emmitsburg

• Sharpe Square Senior Apartments, 820 Motter Ave., Frederick

• Spring Ridge Apartments, 6351 Spring Ridge Parkway

• Parkview Apartments, 750 Carroll Parkway, Frederick

• Taney Village Apartments, 1421 Taney Ave., Frederick

• Victoria Park, Walkersville

• The Village at Worman’s Mill 55+ Apartments, 2470 Merchant St., Frederick

• Weinberg House, 222 Broadway St., Frederick

Gary Bennett is a member of Frederick’s Affordable Housing Council and a board member for Advocates for Homeless Families.

JUNE CALENDAR

Events are subject to change. Contact the sponsoring organization for any updates.

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 501658-8680 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 301662-6199 or mafoltz919@verizon. net.

Bicycling — 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 301-6060064 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.

JUNE 1

Duplicate Bridge Game

Looking for a competitive mind sport? Frederick Bridge Club duplicate games allow you to hone your skills and make new, likeminded 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

Thurmont Ambulance Co. Carnival

Continues through June 3. Nightly platters and music, rides.

Time: 6 p.m.

Location: Thurmont Event Complex, 13716 Strafford Drive, Thurmont Contact: facebook.com/ thurmontevents

Frederick ALPB Club vs. Staten Island Ferry Hawks

Frederick’s new Atlantic League Professional Baseball Team. $9 to $15. See website for full games schedule for June.

Time: 7 p.m.

Location: Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium, 21 Stadium Drive, Frederick

Contact: frederickatlanticleague.com

JUNE 4

Bingo

Every Sunday evening for fun and community. All members of the Frederick community are welcome.

Time: 5 to 10 p.m.

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

Frederick

Contact: 205-572-2907 or bethsholomfrederick.org

JUNE 5

Long-Distance Caregiving

Long-distance caregiving presents unique challenges and needs, whether you are caring for someone that lives an hour away or across the country! Learn tips and resources to give you some guidance and help in your role as a long-distance caregiver. Free, pre-register.

Time: 10 a.m.

Location: Frederick 50+ Community Center, also online Virtual 50+ Center

Contact: 301-600-1234 or VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov

JUNE 6

Exercise for 50+ Men and Women

Every Tuesday and Thursday, $2. Yoga 11 a.m. to noon except second Thursday, $5. All welcome.

Time: 10 a.m.

Location: Middletown Amvets Post #9, 409 W. Green St., Middletown Contact: 301-371-5170

Burn Prevention

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 Contact: 301-834-8115 or VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov

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 or prideonthepatio@ gmail.com

JUNE 7

Gentle Yoga for All

This class is the perfect intro for a new student or an experienced yogi.

There will be plenty of modifications offered to meet various levels so that ALL can enjoy the benefits of yoga. Led by Yogamour. Free.

Time: 9 a.m.

Location: The Common Market Coop, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick Contact: 301-663-3416 or aharmon@commonmarket.coop

Writing Family History I — Intro

Interested in writing your family history? Thinking about writing a memoir for your descendants? Writing prompts are provided and participants will write between sessions and are asked to read in the group setting. Led by Dara Markowitz. Free, pre-register (4-weeks).

Time: 11 a.m.

Location: 301-600-3525 or Virtual 50+ Center Contact: VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov

JUNE 8

Middletown Seniors Monthly Luncheon

The speaker will be Joe Varga, communications manager, Frederick County Division of Solid Waste and Recycling. Lunch is $12, payable at the door, reservations required by calling 301-371-5170.

Time: Noon

Location: Middletown Amvets Post #9, 409 W. Green St., Middletown Contact: 301-371-5115

Wonder Book Classic Film Series: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” (1935)

Two couples and a troupe of actors have an encounter with some mischievous fairies in the forest. Category: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance. Cast: James Cagney, Dick Powell and Iam Hunter. (2 hours 13 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

JUNE 9

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.-1 p.m.

Location: Emmitsburg 50+ Community Center

Contact: 301-600-6001 or CaregiverSupport@ FrederickCountyMD.gov

JUNE 10

yART Sale

Gently used art books, miscellaneous art supplies, frames, decor, and other odds and ends! On Saturday, items will be tagged with purchase prices. On Sunday, it’s pay-what-you-want for all the leftover items! Proceeds benefit educational programs at the Delaplaine. Continues June 11 at 11 a.m.

Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: The Delaplaine, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick

Contact: 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org

Frederick County’s 275th

Anniversary Jubilee

Food trucks, live music, 19th century baseball game, games and activities, Light the Night. Free.

Time: 3 to 10 p.m.

Location: Utica District Park, 10200B Old Frederick Road, Frederick

Contact: frederickcountymd.gov/275

Thurmont High School Alumni

Banquet

Social hour at 4 p.m., meal served at 5 p.m. Cheerleaders will be recognized. The anniversary classes ending in 3 or 8 will be honored. Basket raffles, a 50/25/25 raffle. Ten scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors related to THS alumni or the classes of 1969 to 1974 from Catoctin High. RSVP to Viola Noffsinger, 131 Cody Drive, #33, Thurmont, MD 21788, before May 28. Cost is $25 per person.

Time: 4 p.m.

Location: Thurmont Event Complex,

13716 Strafford Drive, Thurmont

Contact: Viola Noffsinger

JUNE 11

Mount Olivet Cemetery History

Tours

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. The tour also includes intriguing facts about the cemetery’s origin, tombstone design, grave robbing, mass graves, plus stops at other distinctive burial plots, including the Revolutionary War, War of 1812 and Civil War. The tour concludes with a visit to the Key Memorial Chapel. Reservations required. $15.

Time: 10:45 a.m.

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

Contact: 301-668-8922 or marylandghosttours.com

Second Sunday Tree Walk

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/tree-walk

JUNE 12

MAP: AERS & DSS

Learn about the Adult Evaluation Review Services (AERS) in-home evaluation process and how AERS can assist with aging in place. The Frederick County Department of Social Services (DSS) will discuss how and when to make a referral to Adult Protective Services (APS) and what is a mandated reporter. Frederick County Senior Care Program will inform participants of its services and how to qualifications for this and other programs. Free, pre-register

Time: Noon

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

Contact: 301-600-1234 or VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov

Senior Services Advisory Board Meeting

Each month will have special guest speakers on topics of interest to the seniors in Frederick County. Check the SSAB’s Facebook page for the speakers each month.

Time: 1 to 3 p.m.

Location: Bourne Building, 355 Montevue Lane, Frederick Contact: 301-639-8518 or frederickcountymd.gov

JUNE 14

Frederick County 275th: The Learning Cafe at Frederick County’s First Library

Visit the Emmitsburg branch, the county’s first official library. Learn the history of the library in a 100-year-old building.

Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Location: Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg

Contact: 301-600-6329 or fcpl.org

Burn Prevention

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

Contact: 301-600-6350 or VirtualSeniorCenter@

FrederickCountyMD.gov

New to Medicare Workshop

Are you new to Medicare, or will be soon? Join us for an overview of Medicare. 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: Urbana 50+ Center. Also online Virtual 50+ Center

Contact: 301-600-1234 or VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov

Bingo Night

Bingo is 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 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 p.m.

Location: St. Peter Catholic Church, Sappington Hall, 9190 Church St., Libertytown

Contact: 301-471-3533

JUNE 15

Burn Prevention

Frederick County Fire and Rescue will be taking blood pressures and giving the presentation. Free, dropin.

Time: 10:30 a.m.

Location: Frederick 50+ Center With

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JUNE CALENDAR

Contact: 301-600-3525 or VirtualSeniorCenter@FrederickCountyMD.gov

AARP Frederick Chapter #636 Meeting

Meets third Thursday of the month. Must be a member of national AARP and a member of the local chapter ($12 for three years) to attend. For membership information, call 301845-8057. Cost to attend meeting is $20, RSVP required.

Time: 11:30 a.m.

Location: Dutch’s Daughter Restaurant, 581 Himes Ave., Frederick

Contact: 240-608-0213 or the chapter’s Facebook page

Everyday Foods & Herbs for Heart Health

Learn how culinary favorites like garlic, cinnamon, and chocolate can support heart and cardiovascular health. We will explore ways to safely include these popular herbs in our diets; and prepare and taste simple seasoning blends and recipes. Presenter: Joi Foss Vogin, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, University of Maryland Extension. Free, pre-register.

Time: Noon

Location: Presenter in-person @ Frederick 50+ Community Center, Virtual @ Brunswick, Emmitsburg, Urbana, home

Contact: 301-600-7020 or VirtualSeniorCenter@FrederickCountyMD.gov

Fly the Ford

Opportunity to ride the Tin Goose, the Liberty Aviation Museum’s 1928 Ford Tri-Motor 5-AT-E of the 1920s. Known as the first luxury airliner. Tickets available in advance, $95 adult non-member, ages 17 and under $65. Continues June 16-18, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reservations required.

Time: 2 to 5 p.m. June 15

Location: Frederick Municipal Airport, 310 Aviation Way, Frederick Contact: 877-952-5395 or https://tinyurl.com/5y9my8rc

Women Who Paved the Way: Exploring Women Homesteaders and Suffragists

The Homestead Act of 1862 was gender-blind allowing women to claim 160 acres of land just like men could. As women homesteaders were helping to homestead the west, suffragists fought to secure the right to vote for women across the United States. The Homestead Era and Women’s Suffrage movement were intertwined and left a tremendous impact on history. We will explore how women homesteaders and suffragists broke down gender barriers and paved the way for modern women. Presenter: National Park Service Staff. Free, pre-register.

Time: 2:30 p.m.

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

Contact: 301-600-7020 or VirtualSeniorCenter@FrederickCountyMD.gov

JUNE 16

Groceries for Seniors

A free monthly distribution of seasonal produce, canned goods, and shelf stable products. All Frederick County residents age 60+ with an income below $1450 per month are eligible to participant. Please bring a photo ID to register the first time. Groceries for Seniors is offered on the third Friday of each month.

Time: Noon (and continues until all food is distributed)

Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave. Frederick

Contact: 301-600-1234 or SeniorServices@FrederickCountyMD.gov

JUNE 17

Intro to Knitting

Local artisan, Amy Porter returns with an introductory class in knitting. The basics will be taught, including casting on and simple stitches. You will go home with a completed mug coaster and the knowledge you need to tackle your next project. 18 and older. Free.

Time: 10:30 a.m. to noon

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

JUNE 18

Civil War-style Church Service

Nondenominational church service conducted by a preacher wearing Civil War period attire & worshipers sing hymns that were popular during the American Civil War. Most sermons preached were originally delivered between 1861-1865. A short living history program immediately follows each service. The wearing of Civil War period attire is encouraged (but not required). Sundays through Nov. 19.

Time: 1 p.m.

Location: Historic Rocky Springs Chapel, 7817 Rocky Springs Road, Frederick

Contact: 321-610-7246 or historicrockyspringschapelandschoolhouse. org

JUNE 21

Medigap/Supplemental vs Advantage Plans

Come learn more about these different types of Medicare programs to help determine which type of program may be the best for you.

Time: 10 a.m.

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

Contact: 301-600-1234 or VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov

Harney Volunteer Fire Co. Carnival Continues nightly through June 24. Dining hall opens at 5 p.m., grounds at 6 p.m. Nightly entertainment.

Time: 5 p.m.

Location: Harney carnival grounds, ???

Contact: harneyfire11.org

JUNE 23

Pine Grove Furnace State Park

Explore the park, hike the Appalachian Trail, or just relax at one of the beaches! Steeped in natural and historical features, the 696acre Pine Grove Furnace State Park (Pa.) is at the northern tip of the Blue Ridge Mountains, in an area known as South Mountain. Park property includes two mountain lakes, the AT, the AT Museum (the first hiking

museum in the U.S.), and a charcoalfired iron furnace community of the 19th century. Many historic buildings dating back to the charcoal iron community still stand. Group will park at the Fuller Lake Day Use Area and you will be on your own to explore the park. www.dcnr. pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/ PineGroveFurnaceStatePark. Bring your own lunch. $25, pre-register.

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

Location: Leave from Frederick Senior Center, offered through Frederick County Senior Services

Contact: 301-600-7020 or VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov or register at http://frederickcountymdgov.3dcartstores.com

JUNE 28

50+ Downsizing

In this program Margie McWilliams, from Wayforth, will provide information you need to get it done. She will help you learn how to make decisions about what to keep, donate or sell, as well, as what to let go. Free.

Time: 1 to 2 p.m.

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

Contact: 301-600-7560 or fcpl.org

JUNE 29

Everyday Foods & Herbs to Fight Pain and Inflammation

Learn what foods and herbs to include, and what to avoid, in your diet to help fight pain and inflammation. Recipes featuring seasonal veggies, olive oil, turmeric, and ginger 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 @ Brunswick 50+ Community Center; Virtual @ Emmitsburg, Frederick, Urbana, home

Contact: 301-600-7020 or VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

CLUES ACROSS

1. Flat tableland with steep edges

5. Where there’s __, there’s fire

10. Talked incessantly

12. Skill

14. Without shame

16. Where teens spend their days (abbr.)

18. Boxing’s GOAT

19. Used to anoint

20. Cluster cups

22. Footballer Newton

23. They make up a forest

25. Split pulses

26. Self

27. Post-office box

28. Test for high schoolers

30. Large, flightless bird

31. Expectorated

33. Falsehood

35. Prickly, scrambling shrub

37. French river

38. Told on

40. Hillside

41. Peyton’s little brother

42. Soviet Socialist Republic

44. Cathedral city in Cambridgeshire

45. Witness

48. Brews

50. Yellowish-brown

52. Arctic explorers, abbr.

53. Mexican agave

55. A type of “cast”

56. Encourage

57. Atomic #52

58. Relating to position north of south of equator

63. Gadget whose name you forget

65. Another recording

66. Small blisters

67. Dark brown or black

CLUES DOWN

1. Licensed for Wall Street

2. “__ and flow”

3. A very large body of water

4. Accumulate on the surface of

5. Central cores of the stem

6. Angry

7. Ceramic jar

8. Scraped a car

9. __ route

10. Soviet labor camp system

11. Strong hostilities

13. Vitamin of the B complex

15. Go quickly

17. Toast

18. A team’s best pitcher

21. A Philly culinary specialty

23. Small child

24. Unhappy

27. Trims away

29. Characterized by crying eyes

32. Soft touch

34. American spy organization

35. A person’s chest

36. Came from behind to win

39. Fall back

40. Nellie __, journalist

43. Great places to kayak

44. Suffer patiently

46. Majestic bird

47.

Electroencephalograph

49. Organic compound used as an antiseptic

51. Objects connected to the web (abbr.)

54. Ship as cargo

59. The bill in a restaurant

60. Upper-class young woman (abbr.)

61. Judge in OJ Simpson trial

62. One’s grandmother

64. Siberian river

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