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LIVING
What to do with grandkids A Frederick grandparent’s guide
BY GARY BENNETT SPECIAL TO THE NEWS-POST
Since day care can be prohibitively expensive for many working parents, grandparents may be called upon, at least temporarily or on a steadier basis, to help with the grandkids. If you’re like me, the mind and spirit are willing, but the body is not so sure.
Don’t worry! As the last days of summer draw near and the weather is still nice, I offer here more than 25 activities (in no order) you can confidently do with the grandkids in and around Frederick.
I guarantee these activities will stave off boredom, while giving you a fighting chance at self-preservation.
Me Land
Tucked into an office park behind Chili’s and Texas Roadhouse off Buckeystown Pike is a hidden gem. This large indoor playground is perfect for rainy days — or overly hot days. The play structure is best for grandkids 2 to 5 who are mostly self-sufficient. Trust me: You won’t want to spend much time in the structure because of the small spaces. Me Land is very cost-friendly.
Francis Scott Key Mall
I know what you’re thinking. The mall? Yes! It’s also a great option for the rainy and too-hot days. Start your visit at the free romping area next to Value City Furniture. Then go to Macy’s or Barnes & Noble and play with the toys that are conveniently laid out for your enjoyment. If your budget allows, visit Z Planet, a kid’s fun center that features
video arcade, bowling lanes, laser tag, escape room and other cool attractions. My only complaint is they try to cram too much into their space. It’s also a very welcoming place for adults without the kids or grandkids in tow.
Chuck E. Cheese
This old standby in a shopping center off Buckeystown Pike never fails to delight our 4-year-old grandson. They do a good job keeping the place clean and games updated and age-appropriate. They even trot out Chuck E. himself for a periodic meet and greet. Chuck E. Cheese is best suited for the under-6 crowd, as it gets uncool very fast. Bonus: Their pizza is actually very good!
Burger King in Mew Market
rides, games and bouncy houses. It can be pricey, however. Finish off your visit with a treat from Auntie Anne’s or the GTC Rock Shop.
Urban Air Adventure Park
On Ballenger Creek Pike, Urban Air features trampolines, ball pits, play structures and indoor zip-lining. Your kids will love this place, but go early, as it gets crowded in the afternoon and evening. It can be expensive, too, so I would position a visit here as a special treat.
Tree Trekkers
Billed as an outdoor aerial adventure and zip-line park, Tree Trekkers on Old National Pike is best for grandkids that are at least 7 or 8. The ropes courses can be quite challenging and hard work, too. Plus, some of them are very
high, which may frighten smaller children. Overall, it’s worth a visit, especially on cool, sunny days.
Adventure Park USA
Frederick’s very own theme park sits just off I-70 near New Market. I recommend going for the outdoor activities on nice days, such as the roller coasters, go-karts and mini-golf. The indoor arcade games can be overwhelming and are not always included with admission. Whistle Stop, their in-house restaurant, has very good barbecue. This can be another expensive outing, however.
Fourth Dimension Fun Center
This indoor fun center and restaurant is in an office park just off Buckeystown Pike about halfway to Adamstown. They feature an impressive
This may seem like an odd choice, but this specific Burger King comes equipped with an outdoor playground and seating area, making it a terrific place to take the grandkids for lunch while you sit comfortably, watching them play while you enjoy your Whopper.
McDonald’s in Mount Airy
This is similar to Burger King, except this small play area is inside, making it a desirable destination for lunch with the little ones on rainy days. The play structure is designed for kids ages 2 to 5.
Walkersville Bowling Center
Located in the most unassuming of buildings on the outskirts of Walkersville, this is Frederick’s home for family-friendly duckpin bowling. Remember to ask for bumpers to keep kids’ balls in play. This makes for an unusual but delightful outing. Very budget-friendly.
Staff photo by Katina Zentz
Angie Camtarero, 4, wears a hat while cooling off by the water at William R. Diggs Memorial Swimming Pool on July 5.
Children climb around a rope web at Sophie & Madigan’s Playground in Frederick in 2023.
Warehouse Cinemas weekday matinees
All summer long, you are virtually assured of finding a grandkid-friendly movie during the weekday hours at this impressive theater on the west side of town on the Golden Mile. Matinee prices are affordable, especially on Tuesdays, when everyone pays $7 a ticket.
Frederick’s many parks and playgrounds
Why not tour them all? If you’re not sure where to start, that’s easy. Start at Baker Park.
Wooden slide in Rocky Ridge
Owned by Mount Tabor Lutheran and United Church of Christ, Mount Tabor Park at Rocky Ridge is home of the “big slide.” The grandkids will love sliding down this 40-foot slide into a soft pile of sawdust.
Frederick’s many
ice cream
parlors
Because who doesn’t like a trip to get ice cream?
Green Meadows Petting Farm
Kids will squeal with delight as you pet all the animals you wish (and even feed some) at this Frederick staple near Urbana.
South Mountain Creamery
This family-owned farm just to the west of Middletown features up-close mingling with cows and calves, fresh ice cream and a nice outdoor play structure. It’s also very budget-friendly.
Fountain Rock Nature Center
Many live critters residing here are just waiting for some attention from the kiddos. Many exhibits are handson. Plus, kids will enjoy the playground, pond and historic well and kiln on the grounds.
Earth and Space Science Lab
Located next to Lincoln Elementary School, this Frederick County Public Schools planetarium offers special evening shows for kids that will mesmerize. Best for school-aged children.
Cunningham Falls and Hunting Creek Lake
What a special treat to hike up to the falls and luxuriate in the cool, showering water. Then go to the lake for a canoe rental. This outing is very budget-friendly.
Brunswick Heritage (Railroad) Museum
The kids will love the huge, interactive HO-scale model railroad set.
Frederick County Public Library, et al
Any branch will do. Our grandkids like storytime on weekday mornings at C. Burr Artz Public Library, followed by playing with the free toys available in the Children’s Room. We like to follow up with a snack at Beans & Bagels and a visit to Dancing Bear Toys and Games.
Public Pools
Don’t forget about the Edward P. Thomas Memorial Pool and the William R. Diggs. Memorial Swimming Pool on those hot days when only a dip in cool water will do. Our grandkids love the water shower feature at Thomas and the tiny water slide at Diggs.
Others: Walkersville Southern Railroad, Summerfest Family Theatre at the Baker Park Bandshell stage, Rose Hill Manor, Skate Frederick, Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and local carnivals.
Gary Bennett is a longtime Frederick resident who spends his time hiking, biking, volunteering and providing childcare for grandchildren. He is married and retired from his career as a nonprofit marketing executive.
Staff file photo by Ric Dugan
Staff file photo by Katina Zentz
Ava Albee feeds goats at the petting zoo during Jefferson’s 250th anniversary event at Jefferson Ruritan Grounds in May.
This frittata with greens and feta is a breakfast-for-dinner winner
BY JULIA TURSHEN THE WASHINGTON POST
I’m a big fan of breakfast and of enjoying breakfast foods at any time of day. Here’s what else I love about the breakfast-for-dinner concept:
• If you’re in a dinner rut, breakfast for dinner is a fun way to shake things up.
• If you’re a parent, caregiver or anyone who regularly cooks for kids, it’s a great way to get little ones excited for dinnertime.
• If you’re looking to eat less meat, breakfast for dinner makes it easy to create filling meals that don’t rely on it. Yes, bacon, sausage, ham, smoked fish and the like are all wonderful parts of breakfast, but meat is not at the center of most morning plates the way it tends to be for dinner.
• If you’re trying to spend less on groceries, breakfast for dinner almost always uses ingredients that are cheaper than lots of the foods we typically associate with evening meals (see above re: meat and fish).
A frittata, in this case Kale, Scallion and Feta Frittata, is ideal for breakfast for dinner, of course you can have it any time of the day … even morning! Serve with hash browns, biscuits, toast, sauteed greens, salad, fruit or any other egg-friendly side dish. This recipe is truly a road map. Any cooking green can be used instead of the kale, any allium can be swapped in for the scallions, and any cheese can take the place of the feta. (You’ll find many more ideas in the substitutions list below the recipe.)
This week has had me thinking about some of my favorite breakfast memories. Two stand out. When I was a child at summer sleepaway camp, our counselor once told us that she couldn’t wait to go to sleep so she could wake up and eat breakfast. This moment has stuck with me all these years. When I feel really excited about a meal I’m anticipating, I remember her
1 bunch (8 ounces) any type of kale, stemmed and chopped
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
8 large eggs
pinch fine salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
STEPS
Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees.
unabashed enthusiasm. I love that food offers us something so satisfying to look forward to.
My other favorite breakfast memory is not a specific moment, but the blur of mornings I first spent with Grace. We’ve now been married for more than a decade, but those early days felt so exciting, and we wanted to extend all of the time we had together. That included the mornings where we’d try to stretch our days with tall stacks of pancakes and big breakfast boards with fruit, toast, cheese, and pots of jam and honey. I actually wrote in The Washington Post about the pancakes Grace used to regularly make for us (we’re babies in that photo!), and how their diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes as an adult changed some of how we cook and eat together and how we care for each other.
I wrote that piece in 2018, just three years after Grace was diagnosed. Now that another six years have elapsed, I
must say we’ve both gotten much more relaxed about what and how we eat. We trust our bodies more and continue to try to be as kind as possible to them. Overall, we approach food in our house with more flexibility and agency: We both eat what we want to eat, when we want to eat it. And, yes, we still love breakfast, no matter what time of day we eat it. Especially when it’s for dinner.
Kale, Scallion and Feta Frittata
4 to 6 servings (makes one 12-inch frittata)
Active time: 30 mins; Total time: 45 mins
Featuring an entire bunch of scallions that get sauteed until very sweet, this frittata also has lots of kale and salty feta cheese. It’s perfect for breakfast-for-dinner — or any time of day, really. Serve with hash browns, biscuits, toast, fruit or any other egg-friendly side dishes.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 2 days.
In a large (12-inch), oven-safe skillet over medium heat, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the scallions and cook, stirring occasionally, until just softened, about 4 minutes. Add the kale and cook, stirring frequently, until wilted, about 2 minutes. (It will seem like a lot at first, but it will quickly wilt.) If you need to nudge the kale along, cover the skillet with a lid, large platter or sheet pan to help it steam. Stir in the feta and remove from the heat. In a large bow, whisk together the eggs, salt and pepper until well combined. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the kale mixture, pressing down on the greens to help submerge them in the eggs. (They will not be completely covered.) Transfer the skillet to the oven, and bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until the eggs are set, puffed and golden brown in spots. Cut into wedges and serve. Substitutions: No kale on hand or dislike it?; Use any cooking green of your choice, such as spinach, collards, dandelion greens or chard. Scallions; red, yellow or spring onions. Feta; any cheese of your choice, including non-dairy. Looking for meat?; Add some cooked, crumbled breakfast sausage or bacon to the frittata. Cooking for a crowd?; Double the recipe, transfer the kale mixture to a 9-by-13 baking dish
Rey Lopez for The Washington Post Baking the Kale, Scallion and Feta Frittata.
after sauteing, add the eggs and bake in the baking dish. Looking for more richness?; Serve with a mixture of sour cream or labneh thinned with a little lemon juice and seasoned with minced garlic and salt. Nutrition per serving, based on 6: 202 calories, 4g carbohydrates, 265mg cho-
This analysis is an estimate based on available ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s or nutritionist’s advice.
From cookbook author Julia Turshen.
Ann and Don, peas in a pod
Rey Lopez for The Washington Post Kale, Scallion and Feta Frittata.
HEALTH
Burden of getting medical care can exhaust older patients
BY JUDITH GRAHAM KFF HEALTH NEWS
Susanne Gilliam, 67, was walking down her driveway to get the mail in January when she slipped and fell on a patch of black ice.
Pain shot through her left knee and ankle. After summoning her husband on her phone, with difficulty she made it back to the house.
And then began the runaround that so many people face when they interact with America’s uncoordinated health care system.
Gilliam’s orthopedic surgeon, who managed previous difficulties with her left knee, saw her that afternoon but told her “I don’t do ankles.”
He referred her to an ankle specialist who ordered a new set of X-rays and an MRI. For convenience’s sake, Gilliam asked to get the scans at a hospital near her home in Sudbury, Massachusetts. But the hospital didn’t have the doctor’s order when she called for an appointment. It came through only after several more calls.
Coordinating the care she needs to recover, including physical therapy, became a part-time job for Gilliam. (Therapists work on only one body part per session, so she has needed separate visits for her knee and for her ankle several times a week.)
“The burden of arranging everything I need — it’s huge,” Gilliam told me. “It leaves you with such a sense of mental and physical exhaustion.”
The toll the American health care system extracts is, in some respects, the price of extraordinary progress in medicine. But it’s also evidence of the poor fit between older adults’ capacities and the health care system’s demands.
“The good news is we know so much more and can do so much more for people
Minnesota Medical School.
“Be sure to discuss your health priorities and trade-offs: what you might gain and what you might lose by forgoing certain tests or treatments,” she said. Ask which interventions are most important in terms of keeping you healthy, and which might be expendable.
Doctors can adjust your treatment plan, discontinue medications that aren’t yielding significant benefits, and arrange virtual visits if you can manage the technological requirements. (Many older adults can’t.)
with various conditions,” said Thomas H. Lee, chief medical officer at Press Ganey, a consulting firm that tracks patients’ experiences with health care. “The bad news is the system has gotten overwhelmingly complex.”
That complexity is compounded by the proliferation of guidelines for separate medical conditions, financial incentives that reward more medical care, and specialization among clinicians, said Ishani Ganguli, an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School.
“It’s not uncommon for older patients to have three or more heart specialists who schedule regular appointments and tests,” she said. If someone has multiple medical problems — say, heart disease, diabetes, and glaucoma — interactions with the health care system multiply.
Ganguli is the author of a new study showing that Medicare patients spend
about three weeks a year having medical tests, visiting doctors, undergoing treatments or medical procedures, seeking care in emergency rooms, or spending time in the hospital or rehabilitation facilities. (The data is from 2019, before the COVID pandemic disrupted care patterns. If any services were received, that counted as a day of health care contact.)
That study found that slightly more than 1 in 10 seniors, including those recovering from or managing serious illnesses, spent a much larger portion of their lives getting care — at least 50 days a year.
So, what can older adults and family caregivers do to ease the burdens of health care?
To start, be candid with your doctor if you think a treatment plan isn’t feasible and explain why you feel that way, said Elizabeth Rogers, an assistant professor of internal medicine at the University of
Ask if a social worker or a patient navigator can help you arrange multiple appointments and tests on the same day to minimize the burden of going to and from medical centers. These professionals can also help you connect with community resources, such as transportation services, that might be of help. (Most medical centers have staff of this kind, but physician practices do not.)
If you don’t understand how to do what your doctor wants you to do, ask questions: What will this involve on my part? How much time will this take? What kind of resources will I need to do this? And ask for written materials, such as self-management plans for asthma or diabetes, that can help you understand what’s expected.
“I would ask a clinician, ‘If I chose this treatment option, what does that mean not only for my cancer or heart disease, but also for the time I’ll spend getting care?’” said Ganguli of Harvard. “If they don’t have an answer, ask if they can come up with an estimate.”
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Victor Montori, a professor of medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, has for many years raised an alarm about the “treatment burden” that patients experience.
Ask Harry Your estate planning questions answered
Should
I
appoint my attorney as my executor and financial and health care agent?
I am a single 75-year-old woman. I spoke to an estate attorney about being my power of attorney. She said she would prefer to be the executor, health power of attorney and durable power of attorney. Is that a good choice or is it a conflict of interest? She charges $165 per hour.
You are facing a situation that is becoming increasingly common — older adults without an obvious person to turn to if they need someone to step in to make financial, legal and health care decisions. They are sometimes to referred to as “elder orphans.”
have programs with volunteers willing to serve as health care agents.
So, to some extent, you are fortunate to have an attorney willing to serve as your agent under a health care power of attorney as well as in the financial and legal roles. While it may appear over-encompassing for the same person to fill all these roles, it offers some efficiency and the likelihood that the person will better know you and your wishes and goals.
This may occur because the individual has never married or had children or it may be the result of a divorce or estrangement. In some cases, all the likely candidates have passed away. Widows and widowers often become elder orphans.
Estate planners always recommend that clients appoint someone they trust to take over their finances and make important decisions in the event they become incapacitated. Usually clients appoint family members. In the absence of such natural surrogates, it can be hard to find someone to fill these positions, especially the role of agent under a health care power of attorney or health care proxy, since some people are uncomfortable taking on such a personal role.
Attorneys are often willing to serve in the less personal capacity as agent under a durable power of attorney or successor trustee of a trust. In addition, banks and trust companies are ready, able and willing to serve as trustee, either with the client as co-trustee or as successor trustee in the event of incapacity.
Some church groups and senior centers
You ask about “conflicts of interest.” I don’t really see them in this case, but what you may mean is that there are no checks and balances. The attorney would have full control over your affairs with no one looking over her shoulders. You may or may not know her well enough to feel comfortable with this situation.
One solution would be to appoint the attorney to all the roles you mention, but to also execute a revocable trust and appoint a bank or trust company as your successor trustee. That way the trustee would handle your finances and the attorney could take care of your legal and health care matters. They would both be looking over each other’s shoulders.
Harry S. Margolis practices elder law, estate and special needs planning at Margolis Bloom & D’Agostino in Wellesley, Massachusetts, and is the founder of elderlawanswers.com and co-founder of the Academy of Special Needs Planners. He is author of “The Baby Boomers Guide to Trusts: Your All-Purpose Estate Planning Tool” and answers consumer questions about estate planning issues at askharry.info. Please post your estate planning questions there.
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AUGUST CALENDAR
THURSDAY, Aug. 1
Other
Bridge Thursday: Senior Recreation Council
1-4 p.m.
The Victoria Park at Walkersville Senior Apartments, 105 Sandstone Drive , Walkersville.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website. Contact coordinator to reserve seat.
Contact: Judy Bell, 336-662-2889.
https://srcfrederick.org
Sports and recreation
Bicycling — Senior Recreation Council
9 a.m.
Locations vary.
Requires $10 annual dues see website. Meeting locations vary, depending on ride location contact coordinator.
Walkersville Lanes, 44 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville.
Hosted by the Senior Recreation Center. Not league bowling. Requires $10 annual dues. Cost is weekly cost of bowling. See website and contact coordinator.
Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick.
Meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Requires $10 annual dues. See website and contact coordinator.
Contact: Susan Janssen, jsusan481@aol.com, 301-695-1785.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
Sports and recreation
Softball — Senior Recreation Council 12 a.m.
Pinecliff Park, 8350 Pinecliff Park Road, Frederick.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website. AprilSeptember. Wednesday: Practice at 6 p.m. Friday: Games at 6:30 p.m. Associated activity costs. Contact coordinator. Activity is open to women over 40 and men over 50.
Contact: Adrian Winpigler, 301-662-6623. https://srcfrederick.org
Bocce — Senior Recreation Council
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Baker Park Bocce courts, Frederick. Requires $10 annual dues. See website for details.
McClintock Distillery, 35 S. Carroll St., Frederick.
Looking for a fun end to your weekend? All participants receive 8-12 spirits to taste in a mini shot glass, information about the spirits, a tour of the distillery, and access to an on-site food truck and a special “Lions” cocktail. All proceeds benefit FSK Lions Club’s charities. 21 and older.
Contact: Gary A Bennett, gabennett01@ comcast.net, 301-606-3012. Cost: $20 advance, $25 at the door. https://www.fsklions.org/spiritstasting/
MONDAY, Aug. 5
Classes
workshops
and
lectures
Chair Yoga
1-2 p.m.
Emmitsburg Senior Center, 300A S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg.
Chair yoga is a gentle, therapeutic, and inclusive variation of yoga. Poses are done while seated or with the help of a chair and is often recommended those who find traditional yoga challenging. Chair yoga can help build strength, flexibility, and balance, and can also reduce stress and depression.
Exercise — Senior Recreation Council 8:55-10:10 a.m.
Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick.
Meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Requires $10 annual dues. See website and contact coordinator.
Contact: Susan Janssen, jsusan481@aol.com, 301-695-1785.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 7
Health
Exercise — Senior Recreation Council 8:55-10:10 a.m.
Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick.
Meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Requires $10 annual dues. See website and contact coordinator.
Contact: Susan Janssen, jsusan481@aol.com, 301-695-1785.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
Sports and recreation
Softball — Senior Recreation Council 12 a.m.
Pinecliff Park, 8350 Pinecliff Park Road, Frederick.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website. AprilSeptember. Wednesday: Practice at 6 p.m. Friday: Games at 6:30 p.m. Associated activity costs. Contact coordinator. Activity is open to women over 40 and men over 50.
Contact: Adrian Winpigler, 301-662-6623. https://srcfrederick.org
THURSDAY, Aug. 8
Classes workshops and lectures
Senior Cafe: The Place to Come for Coffee, Conversation, Friendship and Fun Events. 10-11 a.m.
Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville.
Topic: Safe and Secure Online for adults of all ages. Learn how to identify and avoid online scams with Gini Khalsa, M.S.,CISSP, Security+ce, www.isc2.org. Ages 21 and older.
The Victoria Park at Walkersville Senior Apartments, 105 Sandstone Drive , Walkersville.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website. Contact coordinator to reserve seat.
Contact: Judy Bell, 336-662-2889.
https://srcfrederick.org
Sports and recreation
Open Duckpin Bowling 1-3 p.m.
Walkersville Lanes, 44 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville.
Hosted by the Senior Recreation Center. Not league bowling. Requires $10 annual dues. Cost is weekly cost of bowling. See website and contact coordinator.
Exercise — Senior Recreation Council 8:55-10:10 a.m.
Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick.
Meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Requires $10 annual dues. See website and contact coordinator.
Contact: Susan Janssen, jsusan481@aol.com, 301-695-1785.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
Sports and recreation
Softball — Senior Recreation Council 12 a.m.
Pinecliff Park, 8350 Pinecliff Park Road, Frederick.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website. AprilSeptember. Wednesday: Practice at 6 p.m. Friday: Games at 6:30 p.m. Associated activity costs. Contact coordinator. Activity is open to women over 40 and men over 50.
Contact: Adrian Winpigler, 301-662-6623. https://srcfrederick.org
Bocce — Senior Recreation Council 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Baker Park Bocce courts, Frederick.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website for details.
Emmitsburg Senior Center, 300A S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg.
Chair yoga is a gentle, therapeutic, and inclusive variation of yoga. Poses are done while seated or with the help of a chair and is often recommended those who find traditional yoga challenging. Chair yoga can help build strength, flexibility, and balance, and can also reduce stress and depression.
Contact: Emmitsburg Senior Center, virtualseniorcenter@frederickcountymd.gov, 3016006350.
Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick.
Meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Requires $10 annual dues. See website and contact coordinator.
Contact: Susan Janssen, jsusan481@aol.com, 301-695-1785.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 14
Health
Exercise — Senior Recreation Council
8:55-10:10 a.m.
Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick.
Meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Requires $10 annual dues. See website and contact coordinator.
Contact: Susan Janssen, jsusan481@aol.com, 301-695-1785.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
Sports and recreation
Softball — Senior Recreation Council
12 a.m.
Pinecliff Park, 8350 Pinecliff Park Road, Frederick.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website. AprilSeptember. Wednesday: Practice at 6 p.m. Friday: Games at 6:30 p.m. Associated activity costs. Contact coordinator. Activity is open to women over 40 and men over 50.
Contact: Adrian Winpigler, 301-662-6623. https://srcfrederick.org
THURSDAY, Aug. 15
Other
Bridge Thursday: Senior Recreation Council
com, 301-508-0283. https://srcfrederick.org
MONDAY, Aug. 19
Classes workshops and lectures
Chair Yoga 1-2 p.m.
Emmitsburg Senior Center, 300A S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg.
Chair yoga is a gentle, therapeutic, and inclusive variation of yoga. Poses are done while seated or with the help of a chair and is often recommended those who find traditional yoga challenging. Chair yoga can help build strength, flexibility, and balance, and can also reduce stress and depression.
Contact: Emmitsburg Senior Center, virtualseniorcenter@frederickcountymd.gov, 3016006350.
Walkersville Lanes, 44 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville.
Hosted by the Senior Recreation Center. Not league bowling. Requires $10 annual dues. Cost is weekly cost of bowling. See website and contact coordinator.
Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick.
Meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Requires $10 annual dues. See website and contact coordinator.
Contact: Susan Janssen, jsusan481@aol.com, 301-695-1785.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
Other
Groceries for Seniors 12-1:30 p.m.
Frederick Senior Center , 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick.
A free monthly distribution of seasonal produce, canned goods, and shelf stable products. This is a “farmer’s market” style distribution located inside of the Frederick Senior Center. All Frederick County residents age 60+ with an income below $1,450 per month are eligible to participate. Please bring a photo ID to register the first time. Groceries for Seniors is offered on the third Friday of each month.
Contact: Division of Aging & Independence, DAI@frederickcountymd.gov, 301-600-1234. http://www.frederickcountymd.gov
Sports
and recreation
Softball — Senior Recreation Council 12 a.m.
Pinecliff Park, 8350 Pinecliff Park Road, Frederick.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website. AprilSeptember. Wednesday: Practice at 6 p.m. Friday: Games at 6:30 p.m. Associated activity costs. Contact coordinator. Activity is open to women over 40 and men over 50.
Contact: Adrian Winpigler, 301-662-6623. https://srcfrederick.org
Bocce — Senior Recreation Council 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Baker Park Bocce courts, Frederick.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website for details.
Contact: Terri Baker, cyclechick54@outlook.
Health
Exercise — Senior Recreation Council 8:55-10:10 a.m.
Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick.
Meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Requires $10 annual dues. See website and contact coordinator.
Contact: Susan Janssen, jsusan481@aol.com, 301-695-1785.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
Other
Talley Book Group — Senior Recreation Council 10:15-11:15 a.m.
Talley Recreation Center (Classroom A, ground floor), 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick. Requires $10 annual dues see website for details.
Senior Cafe: Tea Tasting & Lecture with Paulella Burchill
1-2 p.m.
MIddletown Branch Library, 31 E. Green St., Middletown.
Burchill will talk about her new book, “I Want to Drink That!” Indulge in several teas while learning various techniques for making different kinds of delicious tea beverages. For seniors.
Contact: Lenora Grackin, lgrackin@
Staff file photo by Katina Zentz
Sue Simmons, left, and Jon Simmons sit with their dog Callie as they watch a Memorial Day program held at Monocacy National Battlefield in May.
AUGUST CALENDAR
frederickcountymd.gov, 301-600-7560.
http://www.fcpl.org/calendar Health
Exercise — Senior Recreation Council
8:55-10:10 a.m.
Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick.
Meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Requires $10 annual dues. See website and contact coordinator.
Contact: Susan Janssen, jsusan481@aol.com, 301-695-1785.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
Sports and recreation
Softball — Senior Recreation Council
12 a.m.
Pinecliff Park, 8350 Pinecliff Park Road, Frederick.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website. AprilSeptember. Wednesday: Practice at 6 p.m. Friday: Games at 6:30 p.m. Associated activity costs. Contact coordinator. Activity is open to women over 40 and men over 50.
Contact: Adrian Winpigler, 301-662-6623.
https://srcfrederick.org
THURSDAY, Aug. 22
Classes workshops and lectures
Senior Cafe: The Place to Come for Coffee, Conversation, Friendship and Fun Events!
10-11 a.m.
Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville.
Join us for a Chair Yoga Class with Country Meadow. Wear comfortable clothes. We provide the chair and have extra mats! This program is for adults of any age, 21 and older. Contact: Walkersville Branch Library, 301-6008200.
http://www.fcpl.org
Other
Bridge Thursday: Senior Recreation Council
1-4 p.m.
The Victoria Park at Walkersville Senior Apartments, 105 Sandstone Drive , Walkersville.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website. Contact coordinator to reserve seat.
Walkersville Lanes, 44 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville.
Hosted by the Senior Recreation Center. Not league bowling. Requires $10 annual dues. Cost is weekly cost of bowling. See website and contact coordinator.
Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website for details.
Contact: Mary Ann Foltz, mafoltz919@verizon. net, 301-662-6199.
https://srcfrederick.org
FRIDAY, Aug. 23
Health
Exercise — Senior Recreation Council
8:55-10:10 a.m.
Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick.
Meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Requires $10 annual dues. See website and contact coordinator.
Contact: Susan Janssen, jsusan481@aol.com, 301-695-1785.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
Sports and recreation
Softball — Senior Recreation Council 12 a.m.
Pinecliff Park, 8350 Pinecliff Park Road, Frederick.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website. AprilSeptember. Wednesday: Practice at 6 p.m. Friday: Games at 6:30 p.m. Associated activity costs. Contact coordinator. Activity is open to women over 40 and men over 50.
Contact: Adrian Winpigler, 301-662-6623.
https://srcfrederick.org
Bocce — Senior Recreation Council
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Baker Park Bocce courts, Frederick.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website for details.
Emmitsburg Senior Center, 300A S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg.
Chair yoga is a gentle, therapeutic, and inclusive variation of yoga. Poses are done while seated or with the help of a chair and is often recommended those who find traditional yoga challenging. Chair yoga can help build strength, flexibility, and balance, and can also reduce stress and depression.
Contact: Emmitsburg Senior Center, virtualseniorcenter@frederickcountymd.gov, 3016006350.
Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick.
Meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Requires $10 annual dues. See website and contact coordinator.
Contact: Susan Janssen, jsusan481@aol.com, 301-695-1785.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 28
Health
Exercise — Senior Recreation Council
8:55-10:10 a.m.
Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick.
Meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Requires $10 annual dues. See website and contact coordinator.
Contact: Susan Janssen, jsusan481@aol.com, 301-695-1785.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
Sports and recreation
Softball — Senior Recreation Council 12 a.m.
Pinecliff Park, 8350 Pinecliff Park Road, Frederick.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website. AprilSeptember. Wednesday: Practice at 6 p.m. Friday: Games at 6:30 p.m. Associated activity costs. Contact coordinator. Activity is open to women over 40 and men over 50.
Contact: Adrian Winpigler, 301-662-6623. https://srcfrederick.org
THURSDAY, Aug. 29
Other
Bridge Thursday: Senior Recreation Council 1-4 p.m.
The Victoria Park at Walkersville Senior Apartments, 105 Sandstone Drive , Walkersville.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website. Contact coordinator to reserve seat.
Walkersville Lanes, 44 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville.
Hosted by the Senior Recreation Center. Not league bowling. Requires $10 annual dues. Cost is weekly cost of bowling. See website and contact coordinator.
Exercise — Senior Recreation Council 8:55-10:10 a.m.
Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick.
Meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Requires $10 annual dues. See website and contact coordinator.
Contact: Susan Janssen, jsusan481@aol.com, 301-695-1785.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
Sports and recreation
Softball — Senior Recreation Council 12 a.m.
Pinecliff Park, 8350 Pinecliff Park Road, Frederick.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website. AprilSeptember. Wednesday: Practice at 6 p.m. Friday: Games at 6:30 p.m. Associated activity costs. Contact coordinator. Activity is open to women over 40 and men over 50.
Contact: Adrian Winpigler, 301-662-6623. https://srcfrederick.org
Bocce — Senior Recreation Council 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Baker Park Bocce courts, Frederick.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website for details.
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