Prime Time, Aug. 2023

Prime Time

County senior rec league

softball offers fun for all

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‘Everybody plays’

County senior rec league softball offers fun, opportunities

for all

BY SHIFRA DAYAK SDAYAK@NEWSPOST.COM

Adrian Winpigler’s love for sports was born when he was growing up. As a middle child raised with 12 siblings, he always had someone to play ball with.

He carried on that passion for sports as he played baseball on a Little League team, then continued to play while serving in the U.S. military in South Korea and as part of the American Legion nonprofit veterans’ organization.

Now, decades later, he’s still out on the field, along with other adults who fill their Friday nights with softball games at Frederick’s Pinecliff Park.

It’s an unlikely contingent of players, made up of a mix of lifelong softball and baseball enthusiasts and those simply looking for an opportunity to socialize and exercise. Some choose to ask a teammate to run for them during games, instead of running the bases themselves.

But despite varying levels of mobility and experience, they’re all united by the enthusiasm they bring to the county’s senior recreational league.

“We just love to play sports,” Winpigler said. “We just come out, no matter what your skill level is.”

The league has been offering softball since the mid-1990s and is currently in its 29th season. Men over age 50 and women over age 40 are eligible to participate.

Winpigler hasn’t played since he had to get a knee replacement a few years ago, but he still coaches the senior recreational league’s B-team. For him, the biggest highlight of his past 20 years

Staff photos by Bill Green

Jerry Warren pitches at Pinecliff Park.

A-Team coach, Paul Welsh Jr., practices at Pinecliff Park. with the league’s softball program has been the people.

“You meet a lot of really nice people. You make new friends,” he said. “We’re not playing for trophies or anything like that.”

Softball is also a great selfdevelopment exercise, according to Paul Welsh, who coaches one of the teams in the league and, like Winpigler, has played softball since the program began almost 30 years ago.

“It’s a dicey proposition of sort of people management and interpersonal skills,” he said of coaching. “it’s a big job as a coach is to pick people and really say, ‘Look, when you join a team, we expect you to show up.’”

For some of the league’s softball players, Wednesday night practices and Friday night games are a family affair. Welsh recruited his daughter, Julie Ray, to join the league, and she also plays for the Nutter’s team. The two are hopeful that Ray’s brother, who will be eligible to play when he turns 50 next year, will also join.

Ray said she knows another father-daughter pair that play in the league as well, and that she’s enjoyed mingling with players of a variety of ages.

“This activity keeps you young,” she said.

For Ray Wojcik, who plays on and coaches the league’s Nutter’s team,

senior softball is a memorable way to bond with longtime friends. About two-thirds of the players on the Nutter’s team in 2015 still play in the league, he said.

“It shows that people who are still playing at that age want to keep playing,” he said.

Wojcik added that he grew up playing baseball and felt like moving to softball as he got older was a “natural transition.” He’s been playing at Pinecliff Park for almost 50 years, since softball fields were first constructed there, and he joined the senior rec league in its early days.

The league’s softball program has downsized because of the COVID-19

pandemic, according to Winpigler. In the past, the league has had up to eight softball teams per season, but there are only three this year. About 45 people participate in the league, with each team made up of around 15 players, he said.

But despite lower numbers, those who have stuck with the league since its start have enjoyed the season so far, they said.

Welsh said he’s looking forward to many more games with his teammates in the future, marked by the same welcoming spirit that the league has offered thus far.

“Unlike the major leagues where if you’re not good, you don’t play, here, everybody plays,” he said.

Encore Creativity for Older Adults

Older adults who love to sing can join in song this fall with Encore Creativity for Older Adults, the nation’s largest choral arts organization for adults 55 and older. The fall season of singing is open for registration for all older adults in Frederick. No auditions are required. Interested singers can register on Encore Creativity’s website at encorecreativity.org/register, by emailing info@ encorecreativity.org or by calling 301261-5747.

The Encore Chorale of Frederick is eager to welcome all older adults interested in singing to a new season of rehearsals beginning Sept. 7. No prior experience with singing is necessary to join. Encore ensembles provide singers with a warm, uplifting community that reduces isolation and promotes healthy relationships in an excellent artistic environment. Rehearsals will run through late December, culminating in a holiday performance to light up the winter months. The ensemble meets on Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon each week at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Frederick, 4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick.

“There are so many physical, mental and emotional benefits from singing, and we are honored to help create a world where all older adults have a place in the arts,” said Joshua Vickery, CEO of Encore Creativity.

The Encore Chorale of Frederick brings joyful moments of spirited singing for older adults with a diverse and challenging repertoire of music. The chorale, led by conductor Deb Int Veldt, will sing uplifting renditions of choral favorites to ring in the holiday season, from classics such as Hallelujah Chorus and Winter Wonderland to the modern pieces “On this Silent Night” by Sarah Quartel and “Stars Shall I Find” by Victor C. Johnson.

Encore Creativity for Older Adults is open to those who share the love of singing.

Registration for the entire rehearsal season is $190 per person and includes sheet music and a CD highlighting the

singer’s voice part. A scholarship program is available to offset the cost of tuition for those needing financial as-

sistance. For more information and for a complete list of all ensembles across the nation, visit encorecreativity.org.

David Trozzo

Division of Aging and Independence provides resources, opportunities September Listening Sessions

BY MARWA BARAKAT MBARAKAT@NEWSPOST.COM

Frederick County’s Division of Aging and Independence provides dozens of services and programs for older adults, individuals with disabilities, caregivers and military veterans, with the goal of enhancing their quality of life.

Through its various resources, the division’s main purpose is to help older people and those with disabilities live safely and with independence in their own homes and communities.

The division offers services that speak to each area of social determinants of health. The social determinants of health are non-medical factors that largely affect one’s quality of life, including food, economic stability, education and more.

From caregiver support to home delivered meals, the division aims to provide services that cover the needs

of each social determinant of health.

Throughout the county, the division has four community centers for adults 50 and up, in addition to one virtual center, with fitness classes, like yoga and strength training, social and recreational programs, like book clubs and drawing classes, and more. The centers are in Brunswick, Emmitsburg, Frederick and Urbana.

In 2022, after the pandemic, the centers were reopened and activity participation continues to grow. The virtual center has also increased the online and hybrid programs that offer education, socialization, fitness classes, and more.

Between October 2021 and September 2022, the division served 3,171 unique clients, delivered 106,572 meals to homes, performed 3,647 InHome Services and more. Division staff also helped Medicare subsidy applicants collectively save $1,528,744.

The division, previously called the Senior Services Division, recently changed its name to be more inclusive of the groups it serves. It is a leading partner with Dementia Friendly Frederick, Stroke Smart Frederick and Third Party Notification Program.

It is the designated local Area Agency on Aging, in addition to the county’s designated Maryland Access Point, or MAP. Area Agencies on Aging are agencies designated by the state to address the needs of older adults in the area. MAP offers support and assistance in accessing resources for long-term support.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 20 percent of the county’s residents, approximately 60,000 people, are age 60 or older. Additionally, the 60 and older segment of the population is growing three times the rate of the whole county, according to the Maryland Department of Planning.

Social determinants of health

Social determinants of health account for 80% of a person’s quality of life, according to the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. The county’s Division of Aging and Independence offers services to address issues in each area. Some of those services are listedhere.

Community and social context

Caregiver Support Group

Adult Public Guardianship

Review Board

Elder abuse prevention and awareness

Economic Stability

Medicare Subsidy Programs

Property Tax Credits

Senior Tax Credit

Education

Property Tax Credit Education

Dementia Friendly Frederick

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Food Meals on Wheels

Home Delivered Meals

Groceries for Seniors

Health Care System

Maryland Access Point

Health promotion and disease Prevention programs

Community Options Waiver

Neighborhood and Physical Environment

Ombudsman Services

Guardianship Services

Third Party Notification

Program

The Senior Services Advisory Board is hosting several listening sessions in September in order to hear from older adults and caregivers about their concerns with living-wellin-place. The input from the sessions will be provided with County Executive Jessica Fitzwater, the County Council and the community so they can make informed decisions and develop effective policies.

According to Thea Ruff, chair of the Senior Services Advisory Board who was appointed by the County Executive, the five listening sessions do not require advanced registration unless you choose to reserve lunch or attend the virtual session.

6:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Mount Pleasant Ruritan Club, 8101 Crum Road, Walkersville. Light refreshments served.

1:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Emmitsburg Senior Center, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. An optional box lunch available at 12:30 p.m. Call 301-600-6350 to make a lunch reservation at least one week in advance.

1:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick. Light refreshments served.

1:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. An optional box lunch available at 12:30 p.m. Call 301-6007020 to make a lunch reservation at least one week in advance.

4 p.m. Sept. 28 at Virtual Senior Center. Email VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov.

Registration must be received at least two days before program.

How to negotiate with resistant aging parents

BY JUDITH GRAHAM KFF HEALTH NEWS

You’ve reached a standstill with your mother and father, who are in their late 80s. You think they need some help in the home, but they vigorously refuse. You’re frustrated because you want to make their lives easier. They’re angry because they think you’re interfering in their affairs.

Can negotiation and dispute resolution techniques used in the business world help defuse these kinds of conflicts?

Yes, say a group of researchers at Northwestern University. And they’re on to something.

These experts have developed a training curriculum on negotiation and dispute resolution for social workers, care managers, and health care professionals who regularly work with resistant older adults. Materials for family caregivers are being developed, too.

Instead of avoiding difficult issues or simply telling people what to do (“You’ll

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need home health aides several times a week for the foreseeable future”), professionals learn to elicit what’s most important to older adults and approach arranging care as a collaboration, not an edict from on high.

In the meantime, there are several steps family caregivers can take to forestall or resolve conflicts with older parents.

Prepare

Preparation is essential for any type of negotiation, advised Jeanne Brett, professor emerita of dispute resolution and organizations at Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management and a member of the NegotiAge team. “You want to think through answers to several fundamental questions: What issues need to be addressed? Who are the parties invested in these issues? What are the parties’ positions on each of these issues? Why do you believe they’re taking those positions? And what’s going to happen if we can’t reach an agreement?”

It’s helpful to write down answers to these questions in a planning document. Be sure to include yourself among the parties and spell out your goals for the conversations to come.

What might this look like in practice?

Let’s say you want your father, who’s in his early 90s, to stop driving, because he’s started getting lost and his vision isn’t great. The people with a stake in the discussion include your father, your elderly mother, you, your two siblings, and your father’s physician.

Your mom may be concerned about your father’s safety but hesitant to raise the issue for fear of provoking an argument. One of your siblings may agree it’s time to take away the car keys, while the other may think Dad is still fine on the road. The doctor may recommend a driving evaluation and subsequently offer his professional opinion.

Look for Common Interests

Your job is to find areas where these

parties’ interests intersect and work from there. Everyone wants your father to remain active and see his friends on a regular basis. Everyone wants to ensure he doesn’t injure himself or anyone else on the road. Everyone wants to respect his desire for independence. No one wants to label him incompetent.

Brett distinguishes between positions, such as “I’m not going to stop driving,” and interests, or the reasons why someone takes a position. In this case, Dad may be afraid of becoming isolated, losing autonomy, or giving up control over his affairs. But he, too, may worry about hurting somebody else unintentionally.

Negotiations have the best chance of success when they address the interests of all the parties involved, Brett noted. Don’t adopt an adversarial approach. Rather, emphasize that you’re on the same team. The goal isn’t for one side to win; it’s for people to work together to find a solution to the issue at hand.

AUGUST CALENDAR

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

SENIOR REC COUNCIL

For more information on the Senior Rec Council and events, visit srcfrederick.org.

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 — As scheduled March through November, weather permitting. Helmets required. Rides vary. 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.

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.

FREDERICK KEYS BASEBALL

HOME GAMES

Tickets $9 to $15. Games at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium, 21 Stadium Drive, Frederick. mlbdraftleague.com/frederick or 301815-9939.

Aug. 4 — 7 p.m., West Virginia Black Bears, fireworks

Aug. 5 — 6 p.m., West Virginia Black Bears, fireworks

Aug. 6 — 1 p.m., West Virginia Black Bears

Aug. 11 — 7 p.m., State College Spikes, fireworks

Aug. 12 — 6 p.m., State College Spikes, fireworks

Aug. 13 — 1 p.m., State College

Spikes

Aug. 15, 16 and 17 — 7 p.m., Williamsport Crosscutters

Aug. 22, 23 and 24 — 7 p.m., Mahoning Valley Scrappers

Aug. 29, 30 and 31 — 7 p.m. Trenton

Thunder SPIRE CITY GHOST HOUNDS

(ATLANTIC LEAGUE PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL) HOME

GAMES

Tickets $9 to $15. Games at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium, 21 Stadium Drive, Frederick. Tickets at frederickatlanticleague.com or 301815-9939.

Aug. 1, 2 and 3 — 7 p.m., Long Island Ducks

Aug. 18 — 7 p.m., Staten Island

FerryHawks

Aug. 19 — 6 p.m., Staten Island

FerryHawks

Aug. 20 — 1 p.m., Staten Island

FerryHawks

Aug. 25 — noon, High Point Rockers

Aug. 26 — 6 p.m., High Point Rockers, Faith Night, Waterboyz for Jesus concert/program at 3:30 p.m., gates open at 3 p.m.

Aug. 27 — 1 p.m., High Point Rockers, Sunday Funday

AUG. 1

“Over 70” Art Show

A signature of the Delaplaine’s

Creative Aging Month, features local artists over age 70 and showcases a wide range of styles, techniques and interests. Free. Continues daily through Aug. 27.

Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick

Contact: 301-698-0656

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. No sessions second Thursday of the month.

Time: 10 to 11 a.m.

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

Personal Self-Defense Tactics

Rape/robbery/assault is not a selective crime, it has no regard for age, race or social status. In this class, you will learn basic common sense rules that can be used to protect yourself before, during, and after an attack. Classroom based, not a physical class. $32.

Time: 1 to 4 p.m.

Location: Institute for Learning in Retirement at Frederick Community College, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick

Contact: 240-624-2732 or https:// tinyurl.com/22er3jvn

Watercolor: Summer Flowers

Enjoy learning to draw and paint an assortment of summer flowers. Class is suitable for beginners or those looking for a watercolor refresher. This is a 4-week class. Instructor: Marti Easton. $40, pre-register.

Time: 1 p.m.

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

Contact: VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301600-3525 or register http:// frederickcountymd-gov.3dcartstores. com

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: 240-409-8858 or facebook. com/prideonthepatio

AUG. 2

The Craft of Woodcarving

Gary Stenger is a world-renown wood carver. He will share different birds, butterflies and nature carvings. Learn about the process and research that goes into creating a piece. Learn the ins-and-outs of international competitions. Free, pre-register.

Time: 1 p.m.

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

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

AUG. 3

Simple Wills and Advanced Directives

Maryland Legal Aid and the Frederick County Division of Aging and Independence are partnering to offer eligible seniors free assistance with the preparation of simple wills and advance directives. Seniors may call schedule an appointment or for more details. Free, pre-register.

Time: 1-4 p.m.

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

Contact: VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-6007020

Brain Health Breakthroughs

This class will discuss the latest in brain health, including nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress and gut health and how optimizing these can assist in the prevention of cognitive decline. Four sessions, pre-register. Visit website for fees.

Time: 6 p.m.

Location: Institute for Learning in Retirement at Frederick Community College, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick

Contact: 240-624-2732 or tinyurl. com/38z4822s

AUG. 6

Sunday Brunch Concert Series

Live acoustic music by local/regional musicians. Also Aug. 13, 20 and 27. Free.

Time: 11 a.m.

Location: Behind the Frederick Coffee Co., 100 N. East St., Frederick

Contact: todd@toddcwalker.com

AUG. 7

Beginner Stained-Glass

Learn to create a pattern, cut glass, foil and solder to create your own unique glass project. Be guided with step-by-step instructions. This class is open to new and returning students. Reserve a lunch or bring your own. This is a 3-week class. Instructor: Bob Galandak. $50, pre-register.

Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

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

Contact: VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-6006350

The History of Ice Cream

Learn about the history of ice cream production, with a focus on the old Ebert’s Dairy Building on North

AUG. 10

Simple Wills and Advanced Directives

Maryland Legal Aid and the Frederick County Division of Aging and Independence are partnering to offer eligible seniors free assistance with the preparation of simple wills and advance directives. Seniors may call schedule an appointment or for more details. Free, pre-register.

Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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

Contact: VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-6006350

Middletown Seniors Lunch and Program

Speaker is Christina Forbes, director of Daybreak Adult Day Services. RSVP in advance for lunch. Note: There will be no senior lunch in September.

Time: Noon

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

Contact: 301-371-5115

Market Street. Presenter: Christina Martinkovsky, Historic Preservation Planner, City of Frederick. Free, Preregister ($1 at door for optional tasting at Frederick).

Time: 2 p.m.

Location: Frederick 50+ Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick. Also online Virtual 50+ Center

Contact: VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-6003525

AUG. 8

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: 1 p.m.

Location: Online and hosted by Division of Aging and Independence

Virtual 50+ Center

Contact: VirtualSeniorCenter@

FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-6001234

AUG. 9

50+ Life Planning

Join Terri Lemere, an Aging Life Care Manager ®, to explore the basics of planning for your future (including financial and estate planning, setting up Power of Attorney, or determining when to contact an elder law attorney). Free.

Time: 1 to 2 p.m.

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

Contact: 301-600-7560 or fcpl.org

Fall Floral

Let’s get ready for fall by creating a beautiful silk arrangement to adorn your home. Instructor: Sherri Duvall. $10, pre-register.

Time: 1:45 p.m.

Location: Brunswick 50+ Community Center, 12 E. A St., Brunswick

Contact: VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-8348115 or register frederickcountymdgov.3dcartstores.com.

MAP: Partners in Care

Habitat for Humanity partners with local seniors who need assistance to complete necessary repairs or modifications to their homes. Each project is specific to the needs of the homeowner and their home in order to increase the quality of life for the homeowner and keep their home a safe and stable environment.

Presenter: Habitat for Humanity of Frederick County. Free, pre-register.

Time: 2 p.m.

Location: Online and hosted by Division of Aging and Independence Virtual 50+ Center

Contact: VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-6001234

Simple Wills and Advanced Directives

Maryland Legal Aid and the Frederick County Division of Aging and Independence are partnering to offer eligible seniors free assistance with the preparation of simple wills and advance directives. Seniors may call schedule an appointment or for more

Staff file photo by Katina Zentz

Thurmont resident Gene Long participates in duckpin bowling during his 95th birthday party in 2022 at the Walkersville Bowling Center.

AUGUST CALENDAR

details. Free, pre-register.

Time: 2-5 p.m.

Location: Brunswick 50+ Center, 12 E. A St., Brunswick

Contact: VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-8348115

Frederick County 275th: Knucklers

Marble Mania

Learn about how to play marbles at this interactive program with the Frederick County Knucklers, a hobby group that has members who have been National Marble Champions. Free.

Time: 2 p.m.

Location: C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick

Contact: 301-600-1613 or fcpl.org

AUG. 11

Seniors in the Park: Summer Camp Memories

Lawn games, crafts, story tent (bring a lawn chair), photo booth, fishing (license required), bingo, ice cream, box lunch. Free, pre-register.

Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Location: Middletown Community Park hosted by Frederick County Division of Aging and Independence

Contact: VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-6007020

Circle of Friends: 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, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg

Contact: CaregiverSupport@ FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-6006001

AUG. 14

Medigap/Supplemental vs Advantage Plans

Learn more about these different types of Medicare programs to help determine which type of program may be the best for you. Trained State Health Insurances Program (SHIP) staff help Medicare beneficiaries, family members and caregivers understand Medicare benefits, bills, and Medicare rights.

Time: 10 a.m.

Location: Online and hosted by Division of Aging and Independence Virtual 50+ Center

Contact: VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-6001234

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 swast90024@aol.com

AUG. 16

Frederick County History: Reflections

Spend some time with author John Ashbury as he reflects on people, places and events that have shaped Frederick County’s history. His recently released book, “Reflections,” is a compilation of articles published over the years in Frederick Magazine. Free, pre-register.

Time: 1:30 p.m.

Location: Frederick 50+ Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick. Also online Virtual 50+ Center

Contact: VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-6003525

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

CLUES ACROSS

1. Indicates tire pressure

4. Request

7. Clairvoyance

10. 007’s creator

11. Adult male

12. Scandinavian god of battle

13. Cloths spread on a coffin

15. Breeze through

16. Ladyfish genus

19. It’s good to take them

21. Noble-governed territory

23. Members of U.S. Navy

24. Card game

resembling rummy

25. Affected by injury

26. Member of a Semitic people

27. Left

30. Woman’s cloak

34. S. American plant

35. Prohibit 36. Offense 41. Dish soap brand 45. Ottoman military commanders 46. Ancient Greek City 47. Makes unhappy 50. Discuss again 54. Medical instrument 55. Promote 56. A beloved carb

57. Tag the base runner to get him out

59. Prehistoric people

60. Large African antelope

61. Vehicle

62. Georgia rockers

63. Scientific instrument (abbr.)

64. A major division of geological time

65. Attempt

CLUES DOWN

1. Plant of the nettle family

2. Fit to be sold

3. Rather

4. Collected

5. A baglike structure in a plant or animal

6. Patella

7. Ageless

8. Lists of course requirements

9. Pokes at

13. TV network

14. They __

17. Cooking hardware

18. U.S. Army title

20. Iron-containing compound

22. Swiss river (alt. spelling)

27. Former French coin

28. Electronic countermeasures

29. Taxi

31. Helps little firms

32. Woeful

33. Midway between northeast and east

37. Glowing

38. Tasks which should be done

39. An informal body of friends

40. Intrinsic nature

41. Neural structures

42. Brews

43. Where ships unload cargo

44. Singer

47. Sino-Soviet block (abbr.)

48. Southwest Scotland town

49. Most worthless parts 51. Viscous

52. Put to work 53. Old world, new 58. Swiss river

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