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