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