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Golden Gears Car Club celebrates 50 years BY CRYSTAL SCHELLE SPECIAL TO THE NEWS-POST

hen the Golden Gears Car Club of Frederick started in 1973, the meetups probably looked like a scene from “American Graffiti.” While the new Monte Carlo was crowned the best car of the year that year, chances are, most of the metal beauties car enthusiasts displayed dated back to the 1940s, ‘50s or even ‘60s. This year, during cruise-ins, visitors might still see a few cars dating back to the ‘50s, but more often than not, they’ll see more cars that were brandnew off the manufacturing line when

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A look inside one of the cars on display. the club started. President Jay Henley said when the Golden Gears Car Club started, it had about 25 members. “It was more or less for car enthusiasts to get together, talk to each other and compare cars,” he said.

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The club is “dedicated to the preservation, use, and enjoyment of historic, classic, muscle and special interest vehicles,” according to its website, goldengears.org. This year marks the club’s 50th anniversary. In honor of the milestone, club historian Robbie Smith wrote about his memories with the club on its website. The first meeting was held at the Auto Parts & Specialty’s on DeGrange Street, he writes, before the club started meeting regularly at the Frederick National Guard Armory. But it wasn’t until the third meeting that it became the first official meeting of the Golden Gears Car Club. Smith was the first person to be voted into the club. Wayne Wilt was sworn in as president. Other members included Donnie Lawson, Wayne White, Steve Fogle, Frosty Smith, Reds Main, Jim Napoli and Bill Brookfield, who was also the designer of the club logo. Randy Zimmerman came along soon after. Today, the club has 80 paying members, whose ages range from teenagers to men and women over 60. “The reason for starting the club was that the only clubs around this area were East Coast Chevys and The Frederick County Street Rods,” Smith wrote. “These clubs were specialty clubs only. So, we started a club that was open to anything, cars or trucks, old or new. Also, in order to help get kids off the streets, we used to go to the drag strips on club days and win a

lot of trophies for the most members and the best appearing club.” At the heart of the club is more than just cars. Henley said the club also comes together to give back to charity organizations. “Over the years, as we’ve got bigger, [we’ve] started doing some donations to a local organization,” he said. According to the club’s records, as of this year, the car club has donated to more than 60 individuals, businesses or charities throughout Frederick County. Henley said the club has donated to everything from a therapeutic riding club to veterans organizations. “We’ve also helped individuals in need,” he said. “We’ve had people come to us.” Donations are mostly made to those living in Frederick County, although the club occasionally donates outside the county lines. The Golden Gears Car Club hosts cruise-ins on the second Saturday of the month from April to October in the

Ken Crone of Emmitsburg stands before his restored 1970 Mercury Cougar at the cruise-in in August. He’s a member of the Misfit Car Club but attends the Golden Gears cruise-ins because he supports their charitable mission. To find out more about the Golden Gears Car Club, go to the organization’s website at goldengears.org/meetings.php.

At Home parking lot off of Monocacy Boulevard in Frederick. These are free events that anyone can come to. “You can come out, pop your hood, bring a chair out, listen to the music and talk to each other, then you go around and see each other’s vehicles,” Henley said. “It’s kind of like a retrospect of what it was — just sitting back, enjoying each other’s company and looking at vehicles.” The club has made it a point to host cruise-ins that have a festival-like feel, featuring music, food trucks and other activities onsite. Henley said the club has survived because of longtime members Smith and Zimmerman, who still participate. The club itself is still very much active. “We do, on average, about 15 to 16 shows a year,” Henley said. “We have had as many as 25 or 30.” In the off-season, the club still meets the first Tuesday of the month in Frederick. “It’s just a good group of people,” Ronald Rippeon of Frederick shows off his 1972 Chevy SS at a Golden Gears Car Club meetup. He ordered the Chevy new 51 years Henley said. ago. Although not a club member, he comes to the cruise-ins for the people. THE FREDERICK NEWS-POST | PRIME TIME FREDERICK | DECEMBER 2023 | 5

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Chase away chills (and sniffles) with soup BY METRO

oup is a staple anytime the weather is chilly or when a person feels like they are coming down with a cold. The warm, therapeutic effects of a delicious bowl of soup are hard to dismiss, and may sometimes work as well as the best medicines available. While zucchini may be known as a summer vegetable, this popular squash is at home in a tasty soup any time of year. Top with giant, cheesy croutons for a filling and scrumptious crowd-pleaser. This recipe for “Zucchini Soup with Cheddar Rusks” from “The Culinary Institute of America Book of Soups” (Lebhar-Friedman Books) by The Culinary Institute of America makes for a warming winter meal. Zucchini Soup with Cheddar Rusks

Makes 8 servings 4 bacon strips, minced 2 onions, diced (about 21⁄2 cups) 4 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 teaspoons) 4 medium zucchini, diced (7 to 8 cups) 6 cups chicken broth 4 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped, (about 1 cup) 1⁄2 cup tomato puree 4 tablespoons tarragon or cider vinegar 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1⁄4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste 8 cheddar rusks (see below) Cook the bacon in a soup pot over medium heat until the fat is released and the bacon bits are crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. 6 | DECEMBER 2023

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Add the onions and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are a light golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the zucchini, cover the pot and cook until the zucchini starts to become translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the broth, tomatoes, tomato puree, and vinegar. Bring the soup to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are very tender and the soup has developed a good flavor, 15 to 20 minutes. Add the basil to the soup, and season with salt

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and pepper. Serve in heated bowls, garnished with cheddar rusks. Cheddar Rusks

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Step back in time with Christmas goose

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he holiday season is a sentimental time of year. Nostalgia for past holiday seasons and excitement about what’s to come make this a particularly special time of year for millions of people across the globe. It’s not uncommon for Christmas celebrants to include a little history in their decorations and celebrations each year. Some families may read Charles Dickens’ early Victorian novella “A Christmas Carol” together before watching one of the many film adaptations of the beloved story. Many popular Christmas carols also date back to the 19th century if not earlier, adding another degree of nostalgia to the season. Even food can add a touch of the sentimental to Christmas celebrations. This year, holiday hosts can create some nostalgia around the Christmas dinner table by serving this recipe for Roasted Christmas Goose, courtesy of the Food Network and Mark Slawson of the The Wort Hotel in Jackson, Wyoming. Roasted Christmas Goose

Yields 6 to 8 servings 1 14- to 16-pound goose 1⁄4 cup sea salt 1 lemon, halved 1 apple, cut into chunks 1 potato, cut into chunks 1 orange, sliced 1 cup chopped celery Basting Syrup (recipe follows) Stuffing (recipe follows) Cumberland Sauce (recipe follows) Basting Syrup 1⁄3 cup corn syrup 1⁄3 cup cane syrup 1⁄3 cup melted butter 8 | DECEMBER 2023

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1⁄4 cup light brown sugar 2 tablespoons brandy Stuffing 3 cups whole chestnuts, roasted and peeled 1 14-ounce bag stuffing mix 1 cup raisins 1⁄2 cup chopped celery 1⁄4 cup diced apple 1⁄4 cup diced onion 3⁄4 teaspoon salt 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper 3 cups chicken stock 3⁄4 cup melted butter 1⁄4 cup heavy cream Cumberland Sauce: 11⁄2 cups beef stock 3⁄4 cup port wine 3⁄4 cup red wine vinegar 3 shallots, peeled and chopped 1 tablespoon crushed black peppercorns

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3 oranges, juiced 1. Place goose in a large pot. Add water to cover and stir in the sea salt. Refrigerate overnight. 2. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. 3. Remove goose from water and drain well. Remove all innards and trim excess fat from the tail. Rub inside cavity with lemon juice. Place apple, potato, orange and celery inside the body cavity. Truss the bird like a turkey. 4. Place the goose in the preheated 450 degree F oven. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Cook 20 to 25 minutes per pound. Baste the goose every half hour with the Basting Syrup. 5. Carve goose and serve with Stuffing and Cumberland sauce.

small bowl. Stuffing:

7. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 8. Coarsely chop the chestnuts and put in a large bowl. Add the stuffing mix, raisins, celery, apple, onion and salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Pour in the chicken stock, butter and cream and mix until evenly moistened. 9. Transfer to a baking dish and bake until the top is browned and crisp, about 1 hour. Cumberland Sauce:

10. In a saucepan, combine the stock, port, vinegar, shallots, peppercorns and orange juice. Bring to a boil, cook until reduced by 2⁄3, about 25 Basting Syrup: minutes. Strain and refrigerate. Serve 6. Mix all ingredients together in a cold over roast goose.

Enjoy a tart accompaniment to holiday meals BY METRO

Cranberry sauce is a common accompaniment to turkey and other foods during the holiday season. It adds a refreshingly tart, yet sweet flavor to foods, and there’s no shortage of ways to utilize cranberry sauce. Individuals may be quick to grab a can of prepared cranberry sauce for their meals, but it’s easy to whip up a batch of this beloved side with very little effort. The result is a cranberry sauce that is fresh and flavorful and does not feature the gelatinous consistency of some canned varieties. Ocean Spray, one of the leading providers of cranberry products, offers its

Ocean Spray® Fresh or Frozen Cranberries Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to boil; add cranberries, return to boil. Reduce heat and boil gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cover and cool completely at room temperature. Refrigerate until serving time. Note: If you like a more tart cranberry sauce, reMetro duce the amount of sugar to taste. For a citrus twist, Fresh Cranberry Sauce add the rind of half an Fresh Cranberry Sauce orange when you add the cranberries. Then remove Yields 2 1⁄4 cups rind before serving. This 1 cup sugar will add a subtle citrus 1 cup water flavor to the sauce. 1 12-ounce package

Home Instead and SOAR urge the local community to help spread holiday cheer As the festivities of the holiday season begin, Home Instead and Supporting Older Adults Through Resources (SOAR) encourage Frederick residents to participate in the Be a Santa to a Senior program and share joy by giving a gift with older adults in the community who may not have anyone to celebrate with. “The holidays can be hard for many older adults, especially those who may not have a companion to share them with,” said Brad Snively, owner of the Frederick Home Instead office. “Through Be a Santa to a Senior, we can help these seniors experience the happiness and togetherness the season can bring.” This year program coordinators

hope to collect 450 gifts for 150 local older adults. This is the program’s 16th year in the area. To participate,Walmart shoppers can look for Be a Santa to a Senior trees or displays at locations around the area. Ornaments featuring the name and desired gift of an older adult will be on display, and shoppers can buy the requested gift and return it to the Walmart location. Ornaments will be available through Dec. 8. The gifts will be delivered to local older adults in time for the holidays. Be a Santa to a Senior trees can be found at the Walmarts at 2421 Monocacy Blvd. and 7400 Guilford Drive in Frederick.

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DECEMBER CALENDAR Duckpin Bowling — 1-3 p.m. Thursdays, Walkersville Bowling Lanes, 44 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville. Recreational bowling. Participants pay for cost of bowling. Contact Gerald at 240-651-1865 or gvblessing@comcast.net. Thursdays Bridge — 1 to 4 p.m., Spring Ridge Senior Apartments, call Judy at 336-662-2889. Reservations required. Exercise — 8:50 to 10 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, William Talley Rec Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick. $2 per session. Call Susan at 301-695-1785 or jsusan481@aol.com. Talley SRC Book Group — 10:15 a.m. third Monday of the month, William R. Talley Rec Center, Classroom A (ground floor) 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick. Kathy at 908797-6539 or hkblackstone01@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. Basketball — 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, November through April, $2 per session. Walkersville Rec Center located in Walkersville Elementary School (enter through the gym doors on right side of the school). Gerry at 240-651-1865 or gvblessing@comcast.net.

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”A Motown Christmas” Time: 8 to 10 p.m. Location: Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick Contact: 301-600-2828 or weinbergcenter.org

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anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in CPR/AED use and first aid to meet job, regulatory, or other requirements or for personal interest. $85, pre-register. Time: 8:30 a.m. Location: Frederick Community College — Monroe Center, 200 Monroe Ave., Frederick Contact: 240-629-7907 or frederick. edu/cpr Thurmont Main Street Horse & Carriage Rides $10 person, reservations required. Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Departs from Thurmont Municipal Parking Lot, South Center Street, Thurmont Contact: 301-271-7313 Christmas in New Market Holiday market, parade at 3 p.m. Time: 2:30 to 7 p.m. Location: Fourth Alley and Town Hall, New Market Contact: 301-865-5544 or townofnewmarket.org Christmas in the Valley Caroling, lighting of the tree, story time with Mrs. Claus, festive music at Zion Lutheran Church. Bring an unwrapped toy and get a Santa Sack at Town Hall. Time: 4 p.m. Location: Middletown Contact: 301-371-6171 or middletown.md.us A Main Street Christmas Starts off at 5:30 p.m. in the Railyard (3 N. Main St.) with a musical concert by area school groups as well as the lighting of the Town’s Christmas tree. The Mount Airy Presbyterian Church handbell choir will perform holiday tunes after the lighting. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., the Town’s annual Christmas parade featuring local organizations, groups, businesses, local bands and more will make their way through Downtown Main Street. Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Location: 3 N. Main St., Mount Airy

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Holiday Craft and Vendor Show This event is a fundraiser for the Mount Airy Fire Co. Bring a friend to support the MAVFC. Free admission. Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: MAVFC Reception Hall, 1008 Twin Arch Road, Mount Airy Contact: 240-674-1961 ”Ceremony of Carols: A Frederick Chorale Christmas” This concert will showcase a whimsical yet refined program ranging from Huff’s “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town” to Paulus’s “Three Nativity Carols.” Free. Time: 4 p.m. Location: St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 118 E. Second St., Frederick Contact: 301-514-4524 or frederickchorale.org Bingo Every Sunday evening. All members of the Frederick community 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, 1011 N. Market St., Frederick Contact: 205-572-2907 or

Williamsburg-style Holiday Wreath Create a lovely fall wreath to hang at home or give as a gift. Instructor: Jeanne McDermott. $18, pre-register. Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: Frederick 50+ Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525 or VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov Holiday Decoration Stained Glass Create beautiful, stained-glass ornaments. Open to new and returning students. Bring your own lunch or reserve a plate lunch from the senior center. Instructor: Bob Galandak. $50, pre-register (3-weeks). Time: 10 a.m. Location: Emmitsburg 50+ Center, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg Contact: 301-600-6350 or VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov Duplicate Bridge Games Frederick Bridge Club duplicate games allow you to hone your skills and make new, like-minded friends. All are welcome, no membership requirements. Need a partner? Meets Mondays and Thursdays. Contact our player representative, Karol McIntosh,

at karolmcin@yahoo.com. $7. Time: noon to 4 p.m. Location: Church of the Transfiguration, 6909 Maryland Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-524-4727 or bridgewebs.com/frederick Winter Full Moon in Snowy Landscape Painting Class Create a snowy landscape in the light of a full moon using acrylic paints on canvas. 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 Overdose Response Training In this training provided by the Frederick County Health Department participants will learn how to recognize, respond and prevent an Staff file photo by Bill Green opioid overdose; how to administer This man finds a unique way to carry the tree his family selected and cut at Mayne’s Christmas Tree Farm in 2021. Naloxone/ Narcan; and how to identify and access resources for Association memory Café offers a fun Presenter: Absolute History — for the coffee, tea or cocoa drinker. family members, friends and loved Give as a gift or enjoy for yourself! and relaxed way for people living with YouTube. Free, pre-register. ones. Free. Pre-register. Participants bring your own machine memory loss and their care partners Time: 2:30 p.m. if possible. Skill Level: suitable for Time: 5 p.m. to get connected with one another Location: Virtual 50+ Center, beginners. Instructor: Debbie Melton. through social events that promote Location: Online and hosted by Frederick 50+ Center, Urbana 50+ $5, pre-register, includes supplies. interaction and companionship. Free, Division of Aging and Independence Center Virtual 50+ Center pre-register. Time: 1 p.m. Contact: 301-788-1075 Contact: 301-788-1075 Location: Frederick 50+ Center, 1440 Time: 11:30 a.m. or VirtualSeniorCenter@ or VirtualSeniorCenter@ Taney Ave., Frederick Location: Emmitsburg 50+ FrederickCountyMD.gov FrederickCountyMD.gov Contact: 301-600-3525 Community Center, 300 S. Seton DEC. 7 or VirtualSeniorCenter@ Ave., Emmitsburg DEC. 5 FrederickCountyMD.gov Expungement Clinic with Maryland Contact: 301-600-6001 Medicare Part D Open Enrollment ”Terra Nova: The Doomed Antarctic Legal Aid or CaregiverSupport@ Questions about your Medicare Part Expedition of Capt. Scott” FrederickCountyMD.gov Need help expunging your record D plan? Need to find a new Medicare When Capt. Robert Falcon Scott from a past conviction? Meet with an Holiday Luncheon and Musical Part D plan? Attend this do-it-yourself embarked on his second and last attorney from Maryland Legal Aid to Entertainment workshop! expedition in 1910, he was already a discuss your options and begin the Celebrate the season with a Time: 1 p.m. famous Antarctic explorer. The Terra process. 18 and older. Free. traditional holiday meal and musical Location: Online and hosted by Nova expedition is best known for Time: 4 p.m. entertainment from the ‘50s, ‘60s, Division of Aging and Independence the courageous but ultimately ill‘70s and beyond by the husbandLocation: Walkersville Branch Library, Virtual 50+ Center fated attempt to race to the South and-wife duo Rearview Mirror. Hosted 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville Contact: 301-600-1234 Pole. Scott’s party became the by the Frederick County Division of Contact: 301-600-8200 or fcpl.org or VirtualSeniorCenter@ second expedition to reach the South Aging and Independence. $5 per FrederickCountyMD.gov Pole in 1912, but tragically all five DEC. 8 person, register by Nov. 29. members perished on the journey DEC. 6 Circle of Friends: Memory Cafe Time: 11:30 a.m. home. Join us for the viewing of Sewing: Create a Cup Collar Frederick County Senior Services Location: Brunswick Eagles, 401 this documentary and for a brief Central Ave., Brunswick, MD 21716 Division and the Alzheimer’s Create a cute stocking stuffer (or 2) discussion following the viewing. THE FREDERICK NEWS-POST | PRIME TIME FREDERICK | DECEMBER 2023 | 11

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FCC Big Band Holidays A swinging night of jazz favorites featuring the music of Howard Burns, the FCC Big Band, and surprise guests during performances of holiday tunes old and new. Free. Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Location: FCC Visual & Performing Arts Center, JBK Theater, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick Contact: 301-846-2566

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Senior Services Advisory Board Meeting Special guest speaker on topics of interest to the seniors in Frederick County. Check the SSAB’s Facebook page for the speakers schedule.

Meets monthly. Time: 1 to 3 p.m. Location: Bourne Building, 355 Montevue Lane, Frederick Contact: 301-639-8518 or frederickcountymd.gov

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Wills 101 Learn more about creating a will and how the Frederick County Register of Wills office can assist. Presenter: The Honorable Mary C. Rolle, Register. Free, pre-register. Time: 12:30 p.m. Location: Online and hosted by Division of Aging and Independence Virtual 50+ Center Contact: 301-788-1075 or VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov Explore Maryland: Outdoors Maryland

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Maryland Public Television’s “Outdoors Maryland” continues to captivate viewers with memorable stories and dazzling videography. Episodes celebrate the state’s diverse natural resources. Watch two episodes each time while enjoying refreshments. Free, pre-register (suggested donation $1 at the door for refreshments). Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: Urbana 50+ Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020 or VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov Fundraiser Night for Pulling for Veterans Mention Pulling for Veterans when placing your order. Roy Rogers will donate a percentage of sales to Pulling for Veterans to help us continue our mission of raising awareness for PTSD and Secondary PTSD and the 22 suicides today. Time: 5 to 8 p.m.

Location: Roy Rogers Restaurant, 1990 Riverside Way, Frederick Contact: 240-446-3916 or pullingforveterans.org

DEC. 13

New to Medicare Workshop Are you new to Medicare, or will be soon? Join us for an overview of Medicare. These are 90 minute workshops. 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 Fresh Holiday Floral Create a beautiful fresh arrangement to adorn your home. Instructor: Sherri

Duvall. $10, pre-register. Time: 2:30 p.m. Location: Brunswick 50+ Center, 12 E. A St., Brunswick Contact: 301-834-8115 or VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov Bingo Sponsored by St. Peter’s Knights of Columbus Council 13290. Must be at least 18 years of age to play. Cost is $20. Doors open at 6 p.m. Early bird games start at 6:30 p.m. and regular call starts at 7 p.m. Food and drink are available for purchase. Additional Purchases: Game Pack: $10, Early Bird Game: $1, 3 Game Sheet: $2, Jackpot Game: $2. Proceeds help fund our charitable programs for outreach to the parish and the community. Time: 6 to 9 p.m. Location: St. Peter Catholic Church, Sappington Hall, 9190 Church St., Libertytown Contact: 301-471-3533 or Facebook

DEC. 14

Cognitive and Mental Health Care in Frederick County Learn about local mental health resources. Maryland Access Point of Frederick County (MAP) is a trusted source of information and assistance for Frederick County residents who need or want to plan for their immediate and future needs. Presenters: Panel of local mental health providers. Free, pre-register. 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 Dementia Live Training A high impact, dementia simulation experience that immerses participants into life with dementia, resulting in a deeper understanding of what it’s like to live with cognitive impairment and sensory change. Caregivers, professionals, and individuals will better understand the

hardships and confusion that occurs for a person with dementia. These in-person trainings are open to the public. The trainings are facilitated by Frederick County Division of Aging and Independence and Daybreak Adult Day Services. Free, Pre-register. Time: 1 p.m. Location: Daybreak Adult Day Services, 7819 Rocky Springs Road, Frederick Contact: 301-600-1234 or email DementiaFriendlyFrederick@ FrederickCountyMD.gov Monthly Dinner Dance Doors open at 2 p.m. Meal served at 4 p.m. Hosted by the Brunswick Senior Center .$12 per person, registration required Time: 2 p.m. Location: Brunswick Eagles, 401 Central Ave., Brunswick Contact: 301-834-8115 or VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov

DEC. 15

Groceries for Seniors A free monthly distribution of seasonal produce, canned goods, and shelf stable products in a farmers market style setting. A free box lunch to the first 100 seniors. Additional resources and information. All Frederick County residents age 60+ with an income below $1,600 per month are eligible to participate. 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 “A Christmas Carol” Also 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16, and 2 p.m. Dec. 16 and 17. Join Maryland Ensemble Theatre for a heartwarming and magical journey as they bring Charles Dickens’ timeless classic to life on stage. $12 to $24. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick Contact: 301-600-2828 or weinbergcenter.org

DEC. 16

The Frederick Catoctones Presents “The Secret of Christmas” Concert Featured guest ensembles include the Alexandria Harmonizers, silver medalist in the 2022 International Barbershop competition. $24 general, $29 directors circle, $19 military and ages 60+ and students 13 and older, $10 ages 5 to 12 and ages under 4 free. Time: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Location: Urbana High School, 3471 Campus Drive, Ijamsville Contact: 240-215-4409 or catoctones.com

DEC. 18

Medigap/Supplemental vs. Advantage Plans Learn more about these different types of Medicare programs to help determine which type of program may be the best for you. Trained State Health Insurances Program (SHIP) staff help Medicare beneficiaries, family members and caregivers understand Medicare benefits, bills, and Medicare rights. Time: 1 p.m. Location: Online and hosted by Division of Aging and Independence Virtual 50+ Center Contact: 301-600-1234 or VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov

DEC. 19

Explore Maryland: Farm and Harvest Maryland Public Television’s stories of the passionate men and women who work the land and grow our food. Watch two episodes each time while enjoying refreshments. Free, pre-register (suggested donation $1 at the door for refreshments). Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: Urbana 50+ Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020 or VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov

DEC. 20

Friends in Frederick Parkinson’s

Disease Support Group Annual holiday party. Meets the third Wednesday of the month. Time: 1 p.m. Location: Mount Pleasant Ruritan Club, 8101 Crum Road, Walkersville Contact: 301-703-1194, fifpdsg.org Historic Train Travel Join a virtual tour of the Durham Museum’s authentic train cars! We will start with a look at their 1890s steam engine and 1950s caboose, followed by a walk through their passenger trains. Luxurious rail travel awaits! Presenter: The Durham Museum. Free, pre-register. Time: 4 p.m. Location: Online and hosted by Division of Aging and Independence Virtual 50+ Center Contact: 301-788-1075 or VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov

DEC. 21

Healthy Eating Patterns: Eating Well for Stress Management Join Weis Dietitian Christina in learning about nutrition and healthy eating patterns. Followed by a recipe demonstration that you may sample. Upon registration, please indicate if you have a food allergy. Presenter: Christina Pelletier, Regional Dietitian, Weis Markets. Free, pre-register. Time: 1 p.m. Location: Brunswick 50+ Center, 12 E. A St., Brunswick Contact: 301-834-8115 or VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov

DEC. 23

Eric Byrd Trio: “A Charlie Brown Christmas” The show begins with a screening of the Peanuts holiday classic followed by a live performance of the Vince Guaraldi masterpiece score. $15 to $30. Time: 8 to 10 p.m. Location: Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick Contact: 301-600-282 or weinbergcenter.org

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Wishing You a Joyful Holiday Season! Homewood at Frederick would like to wish everyone a very merry holiday season! Residents will be gathering around our fireplaces reminiscing about 2023 and looking forward to a bright new year! If you are interested in becoming a Homewood Resident in 2024, call our marketing office to request a tour.

Call today for a tour to see what maintenance free living looks like 301-732-6157

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