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

GEM MINER’S SPRING SHOW!!

June 3&4,2023

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Beads! Findings! Minerals! Fossils! Gems &Jewelry!

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