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Century of service

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At 100, Carroll Doggett reflects on life and history in Frederick

At 100, Carroll Doggett reflects on life and history in Frederick

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At 100, Carroll Doggett reflects on life and history in Frederick

BY SHIFRA DAYAK SDAYAK@NEWSPOST.COM

Carroll Doggett has never liked Halloween.

He grew up with an older sister, and when they were kids, she once dressed him up in a dress and lipstick for their church’s Halloween party.

“I remember being miserable the whole time, but I gave in,” he said.

The Frederick resident, who turned 100 years old in March, does have some positive memories attached to the holiday — in particular, meeting his wife when they were both students at Western Maryland College, now known as McDaniel College, in Westminster.

Doggett was in his third year at Western Maryland and was helping decorate the gymnasium for a Halloween party when Nan Austin, a freshman at the time, walked in to deliver the list of the hymns that Doggett would have to play on the organ at that week’s religious service.

That sparked a relationship between the two that lasted more than 75 years. They got married about two years later, after Doggett graduated, and the two would go on to raise a family in the Frederick area and become an integral part of the community.

“We just started talking about getting married, and I never said, ‘Will you marry me?’ and she didn’t say, ‘Will you marry me?’ We just assumed it would be,” Doggett recalled.

The pair moved to New York City, where Doggett went on to attend Union Theological Seminary while his wife went to Barnard College. He served as a student pastor at a church in Brooklyn

for three years while he finished seminary. The couple also welcomed their first daughter, Sandy, while living in New York.

Doggett stayed with ministry for his entire professional life, serving over 40 years as a minister in the United Methodist Church. The last church he served at was the Calvary United Methodist Church in downtown Frederick, a place where he said he has fond memories.

He didn’t always know he wanted to be a pastor.

Doggett grew up in Baltimore in a lower-middle class family. His parents, who were raised in rural Virginia and didn’t have more than an eighth-grade education, did not encourage him — or his two siblings — to go to college.

But when Doggett was 17, he got recruited to teach a boys’ Sunday school class at his local church. There, the Sunday school superintendent implored him to go to seminary school and offered to pay for his education, Doggett said.

“We believe, in the Methodist church, that God calls you to do something. I feel Mr. Bowen [the superintendent] offering to send me to college and pay for it was God calling me through him,” Doggett said.

After moving to the area to become a minister at the church in Frederick, Doggett and his family bought a piece of property in Myersville. They’d go on to build a house there, but before they could afford to do that, they used the land for weekend camping trips.

Doggett’s daughter, Martha Doggett, said many of her most treasured childhood memories are attached to these trips.

“We did all the cooking over either

Staff photo by Bill Green

Carroll Doggett, a 100-year-old resident of the Homewood retirement village, served as a minister in several area churches.

an open campfire or Coleman stove, so it was great fun,” she said. “And then on rainy days, we all had to stay in the tent, and he tried to read his books and entertain us in the tents.”

Doggett’s love for reading, born in his early years and nurtured during those camping trips, has stayed with him through his life.

At Homewood at Frederick, the retirement home where he’s been a resident for more than 12 years, he and his wife led discussion groups on books and social issues.

Nan Doggett died in 2021 at the age of 95.

Doggett misses her, he said, but has continued staying active and inquisitive, filling his time with autobiographies and visits with family.

“We were very close, and it’s very lonely now ... but I usually have two or three books going at all times,” he said, gesturing to a magnifying device he uses to read the newspaper and his books each day.

When he wasn’t camping or reading, Doggett was an avid advocate, speaking out against the Vietnam War.

“I came of age in the Vietnam War years, and it was a big issue,” his daughter said, “so I was very proud of him at that time.”

The Civil Rights Movement also drew Doggett’s attention, and he attended the March on Washington during which Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Doggett stood about two blocks away from where King was speaking, he recalled, and was relieved that the protest stayed peaceful.

He never publicly shared his stance on social issues during his sermons, he said, but people came to know about his passion for justice, something that he still upholds at 100.

“I’ve always been for equal rights for all people and against violence and warfare,” he said. “And I stand on those principles.”

BY JUDITH GRAHAM KFF HEALTH NEWS

Millions of people enter later life carrying an extra 10 to 15 pounds, weight they’ve gained after having children, developing joint problems, becoming less active or making meals the center of their social lives.

Should they lose this modest extra weight to optimize their health? This question has come to the fore with a new category of diabetes and weight loss drugs.

On one hand, weight gain is associated with the accumulation of fat, and that can have serious adverse health consequences, contributing to heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and a host of other medical conditions. On the other hand, numerous studies suggest that carrying some extra weight can sometimes be protective in later life. For people who fall, fat can serve as padding, guarding against fractures. And for people who become seriously ill with conditions such as cancer or advanced kidney disease, that padding can be a source of energy, helping them tolerate demanding therapies.

Of course, it depends on how heavy someone is to begin with. People who are already obese (with a body mass index of 30 or over) and who put on extra pounds are at greater risk than those who weigh less. And rapid weight gain in later life is always a cause for concern.

Here’s what I learned from reviewing dozens of studies and talking with nearly two dozen obesity physicians and researchers.

As we grow older, our body composition changes. We lose muscle mass — a process that starts in our 30s and accelerates in our 60s and beyond — and gain fat. This is true even when our weight

remains constant.

Also, less fat accumulates under the skin while more is distributed within the middle of the body. This abdominal fat is associated with inflammation and insulin resistance and a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and stroke, among other medical conditions.

Activity levels diminish with age. Also, with advancing age, people tend to become less active. When older adults maintain the same eating habits (energy intake) while cutting back on activity (energy expenditure), they’re going to gain weight.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 27% of 65to 74-year-olds are physically inactive outside of work; that rises to 35% for people 75 or older. For older adults, the health agency recommends at least 150 minutes a week of moderately intense activity, such as brisk walking, as well as muscle-strengthening activities such as lifting weights at least twice weekly. Only 27% to 44% of older adults meet these guidelines, according to various surveys.

Weight loss contributes to inadequate muscle mass insofar as muscle is lost along with fat. For every pound shed, 25% comes from muscle and 75% from fat, on average.

Since older adults have less muscle to begin with, “if they want to lose weight, they need to be willing at the same time

to increase physical activity.” said Anne Newman, director of the Center for Aging and Population Health at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health.

Ideal body weight may be higher. Epidemiologic research suggests that the ideal body mass index (BMI) might be higher for older adults than younger adults. (BMI is a measure of a person’s weight, in kilograms or pounds, divided by the square of their height, in meters or feet.)

One large, well-regarded study found that older adults at either end of the BMI spectrum — those with low BMIs (under 22) and those with high BMIs (over 33) — were at greater risk of dying earlier than those with BMIs in the middle range (22 to 32.9).

Older adults with the lowest risk of earlier deaths had BMIs of 27 to 27.9. According to World Health Organization standards, this falls in the “overweight” range (25 to 29.9) and above the “healthy weight” BMI range (18.5 to 24.9). Also, many older adults whom the study found to be at highest mortality risk — those with BMIs under 22 — would be classified as having “healthy weight” by the WHO.

The study’s conclusion: “The WHO healthy weight range may not be suitable for older adults.” Instead, being overweight may be beneficial for older adults, while being notably thin can be problematic, contributing to the potential for frailty.

KFF Health News, formerly known as Kaiser Health News (KHN), is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues and is one of the core operating programs of KFF — the independent source for health policy research, polling and journalism.

In older adults, a little excess weight isn’t such a bad thing

Dreamstime

This group of seniors have met every

BY MATHEW MIRANDA THE SACRAMENTO BEE

The year was 1998. As for the date, they are not too sure.

Nowadays, even the earliest members, nicknamed los primeros, struggle to recall. But they do know, the group started on a Wednesday, with 33 people and one rule: no English allowed.

At the time, Maria Lueras, then-program coordinator for the city of Sacramento, saw a desire for older Latinos to socialize in Spanish.

“They needed a place to gather and speak their native language,” said Lueras, now-84.

Thus, Lueras and 32 seniors gathered in the 670-square-foot Cypress room of the Hart Senior Center. And Manitos, short for hermanito or little brother, was born.

Twenty five years later, members ranging from 60 to 100 continue to meet every Wednesday. Membership has ebbed and flowed over the years, most notably decreasing after the pandemic. Only 13 of los primeros remain. But with an average of 70 seniors, the group moved its gatherings to the center’s larger Redwood East room many years ago.

While the group’s one rule is now less enforced, the primary goal remains socialization.

Though for some members, Manitos have evolved to much more than just a weekly outing. Many, including 83-year-old Martha Flores, have found joy in connecting to their Latino roots and forming lifelong friendships.

“Thanks to this group we have found friends, had happy times and we continue every Wednesday because we consider Manitos our second home,” Flores said.

A space to speak and learn Spanish

Most Wednesdays begin the same, with 83-year-old Liberato Correa strumming his guitar and the voices of members filling the center’s halls. On a recent morning in early July, Correa led the group in a rendition of “De Colores,” the traditional Spanish language folk song.

Music is just one of the ways the group shares culture. As the day progresses, members help each other practice Spanish.

Clara Chapala, who leads the exercise classes, occasionally requests

help during the fitness portion of the meeting.

“Como se dice heel and toe,” Chapala, 87, said, asking that members translate the words that she’s leading them in moving.

“Tacón y dedo,” the crowd yells back.

The group includes some second and third-generation Latinos, who don’t speak Spanish as proficiently as their parents. For them, Manitos has provided a space to practice their language.

Current Manitos president Antonia Lopez, a third-generation Mexican, is among those individuals. At 74, she

calls herself one of the “babies” and attributed the weekly gatherings for improving her Spanish.

“They help me, correct me continually and give me better words to say,” Lopez said.

But others, like 100-year-old Josefina DaVila, have no choice but to speak Spanish. As the group’s oldest member and a native of Mexico, her English is limited.

Lopez said Manitos are particularly important for members like DaVila. Each year, the group does an in-house survey asking why members continue to attend.

Photos by Paul Kitagaki Jr./The Sacramento Bee Yolanda Quevedo, 84, Josefina DaVila, 100, and Augustina Madrid, 86, sing and dance to music played by Liberato Correa during the weekly meeting for Manitos, a social group for older people who speak Spanish, at the Hart Senior Center in July in Sacramento, Calif.

“Many say because they don’t have anyone to talk with,” Lopez said. “They live with their children or grandchildren, but they speak English.”

Activities later in the day also serve their purpose.

When they dance to cumbias, members are able to actively move their bodies. Then around lunchtime, they hold an auction of clothing donated by members. Money raised goes toward their annual outings, which include picnics and trips to the group’s favorite restaurant, Golden Corral. Each day typically ends with yells of excitement from their weekly game of

loteria, similar to bingo. The game of chance has evidence of health benefits. Members often want to continue playing past the designated time.

“We have to run them out of the room,” Lopez said.

Generations of friends

Lopez joined Manitos in 2016 with her mother, who had just been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Even with a fleeting memory, the group became a safe haven. Lopez recalls her mother’s face lighting up whenever the group sang.

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Paul Kitagaki Jr./ The Sacramento Bee

SEPTEMBER CALENDAR

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

Easy Hikes — As scheduled. Hikes offered April-June, SeptemberOctober (weather permitting). Meeting 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. Contact Kathy at kathyginsburg1106@gmail.com.

Moderate Hikes — As scheduled. Hikes offered April-June, SeptemberOctober (weather permitting). Meeting locations vary. For more advanced hikers. May be 5-7 miles in length on uneven ground and hills. Contact Ray Rother, 301-662-6315 or crwords@verizon.net.

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 301-662-6199 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.

SEPT. 2

Free Community Shred Event

Sponsored by Lewistown Ruritan and the fire department. Three to five box limit. Consider bringing items for the Food Bank. Ice cream will be available for purchase. Coupon to three lucky winners for 1/2 famous

Lewistown BBQ chicken.

Time: 8 a.m. to noon

Location: Lewistown Fire Hall, 11101

Hessong Bridge Road, Lewistown

Contact: 301-898-9988

SEPT. 3

Bingo

Every Sunday evening, all are welcome. Doors open at 5 p.m., games at 7 p.m. Food and beverages available for purchase.

Time: 5 to 10 p.m.

Location: Beth Sholom Congregation,

People walking along Market Street during In The Streets in 2022, with an Alice in Wonderland theme. The city-wide event will hit downtown

1011 N. Market St., Frederick

Contact: bethsholomfrederick.org

SEPT. 4

Duplicate Bridge Games

Also Sept. 7 and 11. Frederick Bridge Club duplicate games allow you to hone your skills and make new, likeminded friends. All are welcome, no membership requirements. $7, partner guaranteed.

Time: Noon to 4 p.m.

Location: Church of the Transfiguration, 6909 Maryland Ave.,

Frederick

Contact: bridgewebs.com/frederick or 301-254-4727

SEPT. 5

Exercise for Men and Women 50+ Thursdays, with certified instructors, $2 per session. Yoga follows from 11 a.m. to noon, $5 per session. No sessions second Thursday of the month.

Time: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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

Contact: 301-371-5170

Untangled: A Yarn Arts Group Meets on Tuesdays. All fiber/yarn arts welcome. BYO projects and supplies. Free, pre-register.

Time: 10 a.m. to noon

Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525

SEPT. 6

Music Appreciation Group

Share your love of music by listening to albums selected by group members and discuss. Weekly on Wednesdays. Free, pre-register.

Time: 10 to 11 a.m.

Location: Virtual

Contact: virtualseniorcenter@ frederickcountymd.gov

National Grandparents Day Celebration

Share grandparenting stories with the group. Grandkids welcome, too. Free, pre-register.

Time: 2 to 3 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Contact: virtualseniorcenter@ frederickcountymd.gov

Frederick County Promenaders

Square Dance Club Open House

Learn to square dance to a variety of music. Ages 10 and older, free. Weekly lessons begin Sept. 13, $40 per each block of five classes.

Time: 7:15 to 9 p.m.

Location: Ballenger Community Center, 5460 Jefferson Pike, Frederick

Contact: 240-356-1255 or frederickcountypromenaders.com

SEPT. 7

Emergency Preparedness

Frederick County Emergency

Staff file photo by Andrew Schotz downtown Frederick again in September.

SEPTEMBER CALENDAR

Management will give information and tools to be ready for power outages, floods, tornados or hurricanes, fires, and other situations where we may need to shelter in place or evacuate to a safer location. Learn what supplies to have on hand, and how to pack a go bag. Free.

Time: 5 p.m.

Location: Virtual 50+ Center

Contact: 301-788-1075 or virtualseniorcenter@ frederickcountymd.gov

SEPT. 8

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. to 1 p.m.

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

Contact: 301-600-6001 or caregiversupport@frederickcountymd. gov

SEPT. 9

50+ Latest in Research and Treatment for Alzheimer’s Prevention

Learn more about Alzheimer’s and dementia science, risk factors for all dementia, highlights in early detection and diagnosis, latest advances in clinical trials, treatments and lifestyle interventions. Free.

Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

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

Contact: 301-600-7560 or fcpl.org

SEPT. 11

Spinner Stained Glass

Create a 3D spinning stained-glass suncatcher. Be guided with stepby-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. to 3 p.m.

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

Contact: 301-600-6350 or virtualseniorcenter@ frederickcountymd.gov

New to Medicare Workshop

Are you new to Medicare, or will be soon? Join 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: 10 a.m.

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

Contact: 301-600-1234 or virtualseniorcenter@ frederickcountymd.gov

SEPT. 12

Sepsis

Awareness Month

Presentation

Learn about the risks for, causes of, symptoms and treatments for sepsis, and most importantly when and where to seek care if you suspect sepsis.

Presenter: Staff from Supportive & Geriatric Care Frederick Health. Free, pre-register.

Time: 10:30 a.m.

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

Contact: 301-834-8115 or virtualseniorcenter@ frederickcountymd.gov

Fundraiser Night for Pulling for Veterans

Mention Pulling for Veterans when placing order and a percentage of your sale will be donated to this organization whose mission is raising awareness for PTSD and Secondary PTSD.

Time: 5 to 8 p.m.

Location: Roy Rogers Restaurant, 1990 Riverside Way, Frederick

Contact: 240-446-3916 or outreach@ pullingforveterans.org

Senior Services Advisory Board: Listening to Seniors

This is an opportunity to share your issues and concerns about successfully living-well-in-place. Your

input will be shared with the County Executive, the County Council, and the larger community so that they can make better informed decisions and develop effective policies. So, seniors, caregivers, veterans, and people with disabilities mark your calendars for a time and place when you can attend. Hosted by Division of Aging and Independence. Free, drop-in.

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: Mount Pleasant Ruritan Club, 8101 Crum Road, Walkersville

Contact: 301-600-1234 or virtualseniorcenter@ frederickcountymd.gov

SEPT. 13

Veteran Bus Trip to Flight 93 Memorial — Shanksville

For any veteran, and their guest, at no cost. Brown bag lunch will be provided. Seating is limited to the first 54 persons to register. Must RSVP.

Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m

Location: Departs from the Walkersville Fire Co.

Contact: Kathy Sixx at 301-6062150, Bill Butler at 301-845-4256 or Town Office at 301-845-4500

Loving Your Gut: Pre- and Probiotics

Did you know your gut is called your second brain? Or that it’s responsible for improving immunity? Get the inside scoop on pre- and probiotics, how they keep your gut happy and healthy, and what you should look for on your next shopping trip. Presenter: Thu Huynh, MDA, RD, LDN, Dietitian Nutritionist, Giant Food.

Time: 9 a.m.

Location: Virtual 50+ Center

Contact: 301-788-1075 or VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov

OHEP Program

The Office of Home Energy Programs provides assistance to incomeeligible households to help residents with energy bills. Free, pre-register.

Time: Noon to 1 p.m.

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

Contact: 301-600-1234 or virtualseniorcenter@ frederickcountymd.gov

SEPT. 14

Sepsis Awareness Month Presentation

Learn about the risks for, causes of, symptoms and treatments for sepsis, and most importantly when and where to seek care if you suspect sepsis. Presenter: Staff from Supportive & Geriatric Care Frederick Health. Free, pre-register.

Time: Noon

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

Contact: 301-600-6350 or virtualseniorcenter@ frederickcountymd.gov

SEPT. 15

Groceries for Seniors

Third Friday of each month to eligible participants beginning at noon for as long as food is available. Ages 60+ with an income below $1,600 per month. Bring a photo ID to register for the first visit. Free.

Time: Noon and continues until all food is distributed

Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick

Contact: 301-600-1234 or dai@ frederickcountymd.gov

Senior Services Advisory Board: Listening to Seniors

This is an opportunity to share your issues and concerns about successfully living-well-in-place. Your input will be shared with the County Executive, the County Council, and the larger community so that they can make better informed decisions and develop effective policies. So, seniors, caregivers, veterans, and people with disabilities mark your calendars for a time and place when you can attend. Hosted by Division of Aging and Independence. Free, drop-in.

Time: 1:30 p.m.

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

Contact: 301-600-1234 or virtualseniorcenter@ frederickcountymd.gov

SEPT. 18

Fall Drawing Class

Explore line, shading and perspective in colored pencil/graphite drawing.

Instructor: Jeanne McDermott. $40 for four-week session, pre-register.

Time: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

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

Contact: 301-600-3525, virtualseniorcenter@ frederickcountymd.gov or frederickcountymd-gov.3dcartstores. com

September Sunflowers in Acrylic Paint beautiful sunflowers in acrylic. You will also be able to experiment with acrylic medium to create different effects. New and returning students welcome! Instructor: Dorothea Barrick. $15, pre-register.

Time: 1 p.m.

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

Contact: 301-600-6350 or VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov

Needle Felting

Using a simple felting needle and soft wool fleece, your instructor will guide you in painting or sculpting with wool. No previous experience required.

Instructor: Ilene White Freedman. $10, pre-register.

Time: 2 p.m.

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

Contact: 301-600-3525 or VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov or frederickcountymd-gov.3dcartstores. com

SEPT. 20

50+ Medicare: Intro and Updates

Brad Petersen, director of resource & service navigation from the Frederick County Division of Aging & Independence, will help Medicare beneficiaries, family members and caregivers understand Medicare benefits, bills and Medicare rights. Free.

Time: 1 to 2 p.m.

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

Contact: 301-600-7560 or fcpl.org

Medigap/Supplemental vs Advantage Plans

Come 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: 1 p.m.

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

Contact: 301-600-1234 or VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov

SEPT. 21

Revolutionary Secrets

Learn about cryptologic techniques and their role in the American Revolution. Presenter: Jennifer Wilcox, Director of Education National Cryptologic Museum

Time: 2:30 p.m.

Location: Virtual 50+ Center

Contact: 301-788-1075 or VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov

SEPT. 22

Senior Driver Safety Day: Road Map for Older Driver Safety CarFit, impaired driver virtual reality experience, door prizes, education

stations on basic maintenance, crash safety, more. Free, hosted by Frederick County Division of Aging and Independence.

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

Location: Utica District Park, 10200-B Old Frederick Road, Frederick Contact: 301-600-7020 or frederickcountymd.gov/8075/ 50-Community-Centers

Senior Services Advisory Board: Listening to Seniors

This is an opportunity to share your issues and concerns about successfully living-well-in-place. Your input will be shared with the County Executive, the County Council, and the larger community so that they can make better informed decisions and develop effective policies. So, seniors, caregivers, veterans, and people with disabilities mark your calendars for a time and place when you can attend. Hosted by Division of Aging and Independence. Free, drop-in.

Time: 1:30 p.m.

Location: Frederick 50+ Community Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-1234 or virtualseniorcenter@ frederickcountymd.gov

SEPTEMBER CALENDAR

SEPT. 25

Medicare Hot Topics

Keep up-to-date on current events with Medicare and related benefits. 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: 301-600-1234 or VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov

Sepsis Awareness Month

Presentation

Learn about the risks for, causes of, symptoms and treatments for sepsis, and most importantly when and where to seek care if you suspect sepsis.

Presenter: Staff from Supportive & Geriatric Care Frederick Health. Free, pre-register.

Time: 5 p.m.

Location: Virtual 50+ Center

Contact: 301-788-1075 or virtualseniorcenter@ frederickcountymd.gov

SEPT. 27

Senior Services Advisory Board: Listening to Seniors

This is an opportunity to share your issues and concerns about successfully living-well-in-place. Your input will be shared with the County Executive, the County Council, and the larger community so that they can make better informed decisions and develop effective policies. So, seniors, caregivers, veterans, and people with disabilities mark your calendars for a time and place when you can attend. Hosted by Division of Aging and Independence. Free, drop-in.

Time: 1:30 p.m.

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

Contact: 301-600-1234 or virtualseniorcenter@ frederickcountymd.gov

SEPT. 28

Fresh Conversations: Nutrition Program

Do you want to discuss current nutrition and health topics and discover new ways to stay active and independent?

Join us for this month’s gathering of Fresh Conversations: Protein: Not Just a Supper Thing. This program is being offered through a partnership between the University of Maryland Extension and the Maryland Department of Aging.

Presenter: Joi Foss Vogin, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, University of Maryland Extension.

Time: Noon

Location: Frederick 50+ Center. Also online @ Brunswick, Emmitsburg, Urbana, Virtual 50+ Center

Contact: 301-600-3525 or VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov

Senior Services Advisory Board: Listening to Seniors

This is an opportunity to share your issues and concerns about successfully living-well-in-place. Your input will be shared with the County Executive, the County Council, and the larger community so that they can make better informed decisions and develop effective policies. So, seniors, caregivers, veterans, and people with disabilities mark your calendars for a time and place when you can attend. Hosted by Division of Aging and Independence. Free. Pre-register to receive the Zoom link.

Time: 4 p.m.

Location: Virtual 50+ Community Center.

Contact: 301-600-1234 or virtualseniorcenter@frederickcountymd. gov

Virtual Genealogy Lecture Series: “The National Archives: What Can It Do For Me?”

Presenter is Rebecca Koford, CG, CGL.

Time: 7 p.m.

Contact: tinyurl.com/msfsajvy

OCT. 5

Elder Expo

Hosted by the Elder Services Provider Council.

Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Location: Warehouse Cinemas, District 40 Complex, 1301 W. Patrick St., Frederick

Contact: espc.frederick.com

Clara Chapala, 87, leads group exercise during the weekly meeting for Manitos, a social group for older people who speak Spanish, at the Hart Senior Center in Sacramento. The group meets weekly to do activities with the goal of preventing cognitive decline.

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“It was such a warm space for her,” Lopez said. “She transformed. She smiled.”

It’s been four years since her mother passed, and Lopez continues with the group in part to keep her memory alive. She’s not alone.

Pablo Espinoza, a Sacramento resident, appears at the gatherings every few months despite losing his father in 2019. Espinoza said the group welcomed his father during the onset of his dementia, and helped him get through the tough times with singing and dancing.

“For me this place represents much more than an organization for older people,” Espinoza said. “When I come here, my heart beats in a different way. It’s almost as if my dad was still singing the songs.”

Those lasting relationships are why many people in the group liken Manitos to a family. Multiple members characterized the social outing as the highlight of their week, and pointed to each other as the main reason why they continue attending.

“It’s the greatest accomplishment of my life besides my four children,”

Lueras said.

Manitos success has not gone unnoticed. Over the years, the group has expanded to two other locations — a second at Sam and Bonnie Pannell Community Center in South Sacramento and third at the Robertson Community Center in North Sacramento.

Manitos was honored in late June with a City Council resolution that already is proudly displayed outside their meeting room. At a gathering later this month to celebrate the group’s 25th anniversary, the California Department of Aging will also send a representative.

“It’s a small program, but it’s had a ripple effect on so many people and families and our community,” said Susan DeMarois, director of the California Department of Aging.

The anniversary celebration is on the minds of many members that morning in early July. They’re chatting about the special guests attending — council members Eric Guerra and Katie Valenzuela. They’re looking forward to the dancing. They’re ready to celebrate with their friends.

“It’s about our members and what they have meant to each other,” Lopez said.

Paul Kitagaki Jr./The Sacramento Bee

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