Whitesell Pharmacy embraces tradition and personal care in downtown Frederick
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On the cover: David Fulton, former owner, and his son-in-law, Mike Westbrook, current owner of Whitesell Pharmacy in downtown Frederick.
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LIVING
A dose of
Whitesell Pharmacy embraces tradition and personal care in downtown Frederick
nostalgia
BY CRYSTAL SCHELLE SPECIAL TO THE NEWS-POST
Stepping inside of Whitesell Pharmacy at 236 N. Market St. in downtown Frederick is like getting a dose of nostalgia.
Built-in shelves on both sides of the waiting area are filled with bottles of medications. The waiting area has a few seats for customers. People walk through the front door to pick or drop off their prescriptions and are greeted by name.
And the staff notice when their regulars have been missing.
“Hey, I haven’t seen you in a while,” a pharmacist calls from behind the counter to a customer who walks in.
Whitesell Pharmacy has been around since 1956, but the independent pharmacy has grown and modernized the business in many ways — all while maintaining that hometown feel of customer service.
Michael Westbrook, 41, is the current president of the pharmacy. He took over the reins after his father-in-law, David Fulton, retired. Westbrook has been married to Fulton’s daughter, Natalie, for 14 years.
In June of 1984, Fulton said the family formed a corporation and purchased the business from Reese Whitesell. The purchase, Fulton said, was an easy decision. “Whitesell had a good name here in Fred -
macy. He also earned an MBA from Towson University. He took over Whitesell’s in 2016.
“Dave has been gracious enough to hand over everything to us. The relationships are what Whitesell’s are built on — and trusting us with all of that goodwill and community involvement,” Westbrook said. “Whitesell here in Frederick, and being on Market Street, this is where it works, and this is where we have always thrived in downtown.”
Over the years, downtown Frederick has seen its share of pharmacy chains, such as Peoples Drug and CVS, but Whitesell Pharmacy is one of the few independent pharmacies that has survived. Fulton credits the longevity of the store for not trying to keep up with the chains.
erick.”
Fulton, 71, said Whitesell was formed in 1954 in Damascus and moved to Frederick in 1955 in the building next door to its current location. A year or two later, it moved to where it is now.
By the time the family purchased the business, Fulton had been a practicing pharmacist for several years. He earned his pharmacy degree from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy.
Fulton didn’t want to change the feel of the pharmacy inside or do anything to the red-brick facade.
“I love the downtown and the way the pharmacy looked,” he said. “I never wanted it to look like a chain
or have a modern type of look to it.”
Westbrook and his wife decided that they, too, wanted to become pharmacists to help continue the family legacy once his father-in-law retired.
“Natalie and I decided, as he started to get further on in his career, to go to pharmacy school. Both of us went and got our prerequisites,” Westbrook said.
However in 2012, they had their first child, and then a second. Although Natalie had done all the work leading up to pharmacy school, Westbrook said they decided that he continue to complete his degree. He graduated from the University of Maryland School of Phar-
“When we started, we tried to do things that [the chains] weren’t interested in and kept our uniqueness and found our niches besides being able to do the traditional,” he said. “You see now that there are some chains that are starting to say they’re gonna deliver. We’ve always delivered.”
Westbrook said it depends on the day, but on average, Whitesell’s makes more than 50 deliveries a day.
Since taking over, Westbrook has continued to keep the chains in the side mirror by paying attention to what they are doing but not necessarily keeping up if it takes away from what Whitesell Pharmacy is known for.
Staff photos by Ric Dugan
Stewart Carter, a pharmacist at Whitesell Pharmacy, talks to a customer on the phone.
“I think that we’ve always focused on what Dave [Fulton] was doing and even the Whitesell family before him — on keeping things simple. Just care for people and do a good job for people,” he said. “And don’t be too specific about how you’re going to care for them. Make the extra phone call or three phone
calls to try to figure something out. Also, look them in the eye and listen to them when they tell you how they feel. That sort of caring for people is what has always worked.”
And that means for every type of person. Westbrook and Fulton know that their clientele can range from professionals to those who might be
ty and a group of good employees.”
When Fulton took over the pharmacy, he said they had seven employees but most were working part-time. Today, they employ 30 people in full- and part-time positions at their retail shop on North Market and Whitesell Home Medical Supply, located at 622 N. Market St., which is also a walk-in store that opened in 2015.
Additionally, they have a closeddoor pharmacy that isn’t open to the public. Westbrook said it deals directly with facilities and medical coordinators to get patients’ medications for those who are in a facility setting. It opened in 2018.
Those additional businesses came out of necessity, Westbrook explained. When, for instance, a customer said their mom fell and needed a wheelchair, they had a place where they could connect them with the equipment they needed after adding their medical supply location.
At the heart of it for the Westbrook-Fulton family, Whitesell’s philosophy is really about treating all customers will respect.
Fulton said they have had three generations of customers over the years. For Westbrook, it’s their customers who remind them why they have gone into the business.
struggling with homelessness. They believe in treating everyone with respect.
“We trust in that and try to remind everybody that works here that that’s really what this is all about,” Westbrook said. “A good credit goes to the community, because Frederick is a close-knit community, and they value that when a neighbor says, ‘Whitesell did a great job for me.’ They trust that person and they come in and say, ‘I’m gonna give you guys have shot.’”
Westbrook called it “a reciprocal relationship with a good communi -
“It’s the personal victories. They are either overcoming sickness or overcoming personal life problems, and you’re right along with them,” he said. “You know, not every story has a happy ending, but you see a lot of happy endings. You see a lot of people who are doing the right thing, whether it’s with their health or with their lives in general, and they’re sharing that with you.”
Crystal Schelle is a journalist whose work has been published locally, regionally and nationally. She enjoys trivia, cats and streaming movies.
The pharmacy has a collection of apothecary bottles from the early 1900s on display.
Whitesell Pharmacy on North Market Street in downtown Frederick.
Mike Westbrook, owner and pharmacist at Whitesell Pharmacy.
LIVING
Gay elder prom brings joy, redo of dance many dreaded decades ago
By SYDNEY PAGE The Washington Post
Mel Weiss was filled with dread as his high school prom approached. He didn’t want anyone to know he was gay, so he brought a girl as his date.
“This was a time where people were not out,” said Weiss, now 88. “I just felt uncomfortable.”
Prom night certainly was not the formative experience he had in mind.
But Weiss and hundreds of other gay seniors recently had the chance to redo their prom night, as their true selves.
The Los Angeles LGBT Center held its 27th annual Senior Prom event in July, which invites members of the LGBTQ+ community over age 50 to celebrate being gay — something many of them were ashamed of as teens.
“Many of our older adults grew up in a time where coming out was really hard. This was before gay marriage was even possible,” said Kiera Pollack, director of senior services at Los Angeles LGBT Center.
The June 28 event closed out Pride Month — which can sometimes be difficult for seniors to participate in.
“A lot of Pride celebrations aren’t necessarily the greatest for folks that are older to get to and engage in,” said Pollack, noting that Pride marches can be crowded and physically taxing. “To feel like they’re still able to celebrate being part of the community is really important.”
This year, more than 300 seniors dressed up in prom outfits and gathered at the Los Angeles Zoo for an evening of dinner and dancing. The prom — which was sponsored by the Angel City
Football Club and Charlotte’s Web — is free and includes transportation, as well assistance to purchase an outfit for seniors who can’t afford to do so. Most of the attendants are between 60 and 80.
Guests are welcome to bring a date if they wish, though many people — including Weiss — choose to come solo and mingle. Pollack said some people met new romantic partners at the prom.
“We had so many people that were so happy to be there, and to be able to connect with each other,” said Pollack, noting that many of the seniors aren’t completely out in all aspects of their lives. “I saw a number of people just being able to be themselves and be able to kiss their partner and dance and feel connected … it was just beautiful.”
The seniors said they could feel the
love in the room.
“We felt very good,” said Weiss, who has attended several senior proms over the years. He lives at Triangle Square Senior Apartments, which offers affordable housing to LGBTQ+ seniors and is owned and operated by the Los Angeles LGBT Center.
Weiss grew up in an orthodox Jewish family and came out only about 20 years ago. Before that, “I was out to my family and a few friends, but I wasn’t really out to everyone,” he said.
Meeting other gay seniors, Weiss said, has helped him feel more comfortable in his own skin. Socializing at the senior prom is a yearly highlight for him.
“It’s always a lot of fun,” he said. “We all felt very happy when we left.”
Weiss was crowned a “monarch” — a
play on the prom king and queen concept — along with two other attendees. The crowns are given to the three oldest people there.
“We want to celebrate people as they’re getting older,” Pollack said.
Andre Simpson said he didn’t expect to get a second shot at attending prom, but he’s glad he did. He said the evening was memorable and meaningful.
“Seeing all the love, couples kissing and friends meeting and celebrating just being who you are,” said Simpson, 67.
Nearly 50 years ago, he had no desire to go to his high school prom, but he went to “fit in,” he said. “It was not fun.”
“I just felt social pressure,” said
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Jordyn Doyle for the Los Angeles LGBT Center
People dancing at the prom.
Sauté gnocchi to transform them into crispy, pillowy bites of fun
By AARON HUTCHERSON
The Washington Post
Flavor is typically paramount to our enjoyment of a dish, but texture is not far behind. Chewy bucatini adds an element of fun to a simple pasta dish with zucchini and sausage, the crunch of a perfectly cooked french fry that yields to a fluffy interior fills me with excitement, and the luscious smoothness of ice cream makes me positively giddy each time it touches my tongue. A dish’s texture can be the cherry on top of its taste.
There’s added flair when an ingredient is used in an unexpected way. In this instance, we’re taking soft, pillowy dumplings and giving them crisp outsides with a touch of chew. Simply grab store-bought gnocchi and sauté them in a skillet with oil, and you’ll be delighted with the results.
This is a new-to-me technique that I’d only seen here and there in other recipes out in the world. Part of me was slightly skeptical about how well it would work, mostly because I couldn’t wrap my brain around the fact that something so simple could be so good. Well, I am eating my words. Crisping storebought gnocchi instead of boiling them is an easy change with outsize results that deserves to be shouted from the rooftops — and one that I can’t wait to see what else I can do with.
The eggplant goes into an oiled skillet with onion until it starts to pick up some color. If you’ve ever cooked eggplant on a stove before, you’ve witnessed firsthand how much it acts like a sponge soaking up oil. This is where I’d like to encourage you to not fear fat. I’m not saying you should have the cubes of eggplant bathing in a pool of oil, but if the pan looks particularly dry, an extra tablespoon or two of fat as needed can lead to better browning and thus more flavor.
Next, cherry or grape tomatoes, garlic, and water are added, and the tomatoes are cooked until they start to soften and burst. To encourage them along, use the back of a wooden spoon to gently smash them — kind of a like a kitchen version of whack-amole — to form a rustic sauce to which fresh basil and the sautéed gnocchi get folded in at the last second.
This dish is best eaten immediately, with a show-
er of parmesan cheese for good measure, so you can enjoy the fleeting nature of the crisp gnocchi’s texture that gives each bowl its extra bit of flair. That’s the thing about the crispy, crunchy, ooey, gooey and the like: They’re often ephemeral, so take this as a reminder to seize the moment before it fades away.
Skillet Gnocchi With Eggplant-Tomato Sauce
3 to 4 servings (makes about 5 cups)
Total time: 30 mins
Store-bought potato gnocchi get sauteed in a skillet until crisp, then stirred into a delightful eggplant and tomato sauce. Garlic and fresh basil lend extra flavor, and a shower of parmesan cheese adds an umami finish.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 4 days.
INGREDIENTS
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more as needed
1 pound shelf-stable potato gnocchi
1 medium eggplant (14 ounces), peeled (if desired) and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 small yellow onion (5 ounces), diced
1/4 teaspoon fine salt, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes (10 ounces)
2 garlic cloves, minced or finely grated
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup loosely packed torn fresh basil leaves, plus more for serving
Freshly grated parmesan cheese, for serving
STEPS
In a large (12-inch) nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil until shimmering. Add the gnocchi, breaking apart any pieces that are stuck together, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and browned in spots, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate or bowl.
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the skillet, along with the eggplant, onion, salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally and adding more oil if the skillet looks dry, until the eggplant and onion start to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes, garlic and water, and bring to a simmer. Cook, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain a gentle simmer, until the tomatoes start to soften and burst, 5 to 7 minutes, using the back of a wooden spoon to gently smash them. Add the sauteed gnocchi and basil, and stir to combine. Remove from the heat. Taste, and season with more salt and pepper, as desired. Spoon the gnocchi mixture into bowls, top with parmesan and more basil, and serve immediately.
Substitutions: Instead of sauteing gnocchi >> boil medium-shape pasta, such as bow ties or rigatoni, and toss with the eggplant-tomato sauce. Water >> red wine, or chicken or vegetable broth or stock. Parmesan cheese >> pecorino Romano or goat cheese.
Nutrition per serving (11/4 cups), based on 4: 325 calories, 31g carbohydrates, 18mg cholesterol, 21g fat, 5g fiber, 4g protein, 6g saturated fat, 471mg sodium, 9g sugar
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 Aaron Hutcherson.
Rey Lopez for The Washington Post Skillet Gnocchi With Eggplant-Tomato Sauce.
Ask Harry
Your estate planning questions answered
Can I name my sister in
Honduras
as guardian of my minor children?
I am experiencing health issues and have three small children. Their father has passed away, and we do not have any other family in the United States. If I include in my will that I want my three children to emigrate to Honduras to be raised by my younger sister, who is not an American citizen, will that be sufficient? Are there additional steps I should take to ensure they are as prepared as possible in case of my death?
Courtesy photo Harry S. Margolis
First, allow me to express my sympathy for your situation and wish you the best of health.
Second, in your will you may nominate your sister as guardian of your children should you pass away while any of them is still a minor. While the courts will ultimately appoint their guardian, your choice will be honored unless someone objects and can prove to the court that it’s not in your children’s best interest that your sister serve as their guardian. The burden of proof will be on the person objecting to your nomination.
Further, I would recommend that your will include your wish that your children live with your sister in Honduras. This will help counter any argument that it’s not in their best interest to move there.
Third, many states now permit parents to appoint a temporary guard-
ian for their children in the event the parent becomes incapacitated. This is a separate document from the will. The appointment may limit the amount of time this temporary guardianship may be in place. For instance, in my state of Massachusetts the appointment may last for only 60 days. So, for this you may want to appoint someone other than your sister, or at least let her know that you prefer that she come up to the United States while you’re incapacitated rather than your children disrupting their lives and moving down to her in Honduras for such a short time.
Finally, I’m sure you’re aware that if your children’s father paid into the Social Security system, they are entitled to surviving child benefits until they reach age 18, or until 20 if they’re still in school.
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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Simpson, who took one of his female classmates to his prom. “I really didn’t want to go with a girl.”
Although Simpson’s high school prom was not what he had hoped for, he said attending the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s senior prom made up for it.
“It’s an inoculation against the past hurts, the past pain,” he said. “A lot of elders in the LGBTQ community have
survived a lot, and still their spirits are happy. They’re still joyful inside. They have not been destroyed by life’s disappointments.”
Bonding with other seniors in the LGBTQ community is “really a healing process,” said Simpson, adding that he intends to continue going to the prom for years.
“It’s a wonderful thing to be in a place where you’re totally accepted for who you are,” he said.
OCTOBER CALENDAR
TUESDAY, Oct. 01
Outdoors
Moderate Hikes — Senior Recreation Council
12 a.m.
Locations vary.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website. As scheduled. Hikes offered April to June and September to October (weather permitting). For more advanced hikers. May be 5-7 miles in length on uneven ground and hills. Meeting locations vary. Contact coordinator. Contact: Ray Rother, crwords@verizon.net, 301-662-6315.
https://srcfrederick.org
Easy Hikes with the Senior Recreation Council
12 a.m.
Meeting Locations Vary.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website for details. Hikes offered April through June, and September through October. Hike from 3 to 6 miles on terrain with good footing and little or no elevation change. Pace is adjusted to the speed of the group. Meeting locations vary, 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
THURSDAY, Oct. 03
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
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.
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
Coffee Hour 10-11 a.m.
Middletown Senior Center, 101 Prospect St., Middletown.
A time for coffee and community. Drop-in.
Contact: Middletown Senior Center, middletownseniorcenter@ frederickcountymd.gov, 301-600-5700. http://frederickcountymd.gov/8075/50Community-Centers
SATURDAY, Oct. 05
Health
17th Annual Frederick Community Health Fair
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Frederick High School, 650 Carroll Parkway, Frederick.
Vision screenings, blood pressure, glucose/ cholesterol screenings, flu vaccine, dental clinic, referrals to services, and more. No insurance or proof of residency required. On-site medical interpreters available to assist all. Presented by the Asian American Center of Frederick and Frederick Health.
Contact: Mark Kraham, cmkraham@aacfmd. org.
http://www.FrederickHealthFair.info
MONDAY, Oct. 07
Classes workshops and lectures
Preparing the Heart: Understanding Anticipatory Grief
1-2 p.m.
Middletown Branch Library, 31 E. Green St., Middletown.
This workshop delves into the emotional landscape of grief before loss, offering insights and coping strategies for this challenging experience. Through interactive discussion and activities, participants will learn how to identify anticipatory grief, validate their feelings, and develop resilience in preparation for a future loss. This program is presented in partnership with Shepherd’s Staff In-Home Care. 18 and older.
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, Oct. 09
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
BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Club
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Middletown Senior Center, 101 Prospect St., Middletown.
Bring Your Own Book to read in the quiet company of other readers. We’ll break about every half-hour to chat informally about what we’re reading and to share recommendations of favorite books. Meets the second Wednesday of each month.
Contact: Middletown Senior
Center, middletownseniorcenter@ frederickcountymd.gov, 301-600-5700. http://frederickcountymd.gov/8075/50Community-Centers
THURSDAY, Oct. 10
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
Other
Coffee Hour 10-11 a.m.
Middletown Senior Center, 101 Prospect St., Middletown.
301-845-8057. RSVP required. Payment for luncheon must be received NLT one week prior to the luncheon. For payment, contact Patti Patterson at 301-694-3518.
Contact: Ms. Ronnie Osterman, AARP Program Chairman, ronosterman@comcast. net, 301-682-6174.
Cost: $25.
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
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.
Contact: Middletown Senior Center, middletownseniorcenter@ frederickcountymd.gov, 301-600-5700. http://frederickcountymd.gov/8075/50Community-Centers
Performing arts and music
Bluegrass Jam
7-10 p.m.
Mount Pleasant Ruritan, 8101 Crum Road, Walkersville.
Open to all levels of acoustic musicians and vocalists. Spectators, families welcome. Sandwiches, snacks and sodas available for purchase. No smoking or swearing. $5 donation at the door requested. 301-7885570.
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
TUESDAY, Oct. 15
Outdoors
Moderate Hikes — Senior Recreation Council
12 a.m.
Locations vary.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website. As scheduled. Hikes offered April to June and September to October (weather permitting). For more advanced hikers. May be 5-7 miles in length on uneven ground and hills. Meeting locations vary. Contact coordinator.
Contact: Ray Rother, crwords@verizon.net, 301-662-6315.
https://srcfrederick.org
Easy Hikes with the Senior Recreation Council
12 a.m.
Meeting Locations Vary.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website for details. Hikes offered April through June, and September through October. Hike from 3 to 6 miles on terrain with good footing and little or no elevation change. Pace is adjusted to the speed of the group. Meeting locations vary, contact coordinator.
The luncheon meeting will feature author Nancy Whitmore who will talk about the ghosts residing in Frederick and her book about them. For more information about Frederick AARP Chapter 636, contact Jan Dinterman, AARP membership chairman, at
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
Coffee Hour 10-11 a.m.
Middletown Senior Center, 101 Prospect St., Middletown.
A time for coffee and community. Drop-in. Contact: Middletown Senior Center, middletownseniorcenter@ frederickcountymd.gov, 301-600-5700. http://frederickcountymd.gov/8075/50Community-Centers
Veterans’ Coffee Hour 10-11 a.m.
Middletown Senior Center, 101 Prospect St., Middletown.
Join Veteran’s resource specialist Michaela
Staff file photo by Katina Zentz
Mike Hammonds goes through pumpkins in the pumpkin patch at Summers Farm in Middletown during its Fall Festival in 2022.
OCTOBER CALENDAR
Browne to meet other veterans and their families in an informal setting. Light refreshments provided.
Contact: Middletown Senior Center, middletownseniorcenter@ frederickcountymd.gov, 301-600-5700.
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
MONDAY, Oct. 21
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.
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, Oct. 25
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
Coffee Hour
10-11 a.m.
Middletown Senior Center, 101 Prospect St., Middletown.
A time for coffee and community. Drop-in.
Contact: Middletown Senior Center, middletownseniorcenter@ frederickcountymd.gov, 301-600-5700. http://frederickcountymd.gov/8075/50Community-Centers
SATURDAY, Oct. 26
Community and festivals
FiberFest
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick.
100+ fibery vendors, local food trucks, kids’ zone, wine and spirits tastings, classes and demonstrations.
http://frederickfiberfest.com
MONDAY, Oct. 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
TUESDAY, Oct. 29
Outdoors
Moderate Hikes — Senior Recreation Council
12 a.m.
Locations vary.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website. As scheduled. Hikes offered April to June and September to October (weather permitting). For more advanced hikers. May be 5-7 miles in length on uneven ground and hills. Meeting locations vary. Contact
coordinator.
Contact: Ray Rother, crwords@verizon.net, 301-662-6315.
https://srcfrederick.org
Easy Hikes with the Senior Recreation Council
12 a.m.
Meeting Locations Vary.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website for details. Hikes offered April through June, and September through October. Hike from 3 to 6 miles on terrain with good footing and little or no elevation change. Pace is adjusted to the speed of the group. Meeting locations vary, contact coordinator. Contact: Kathy Ginsburg, kathyginsburg1106@gmail.com, 301-6394144.
https://srcfrederick.org
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 30
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
THURSDAY, Oct. 31
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
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.
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