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Boost your mood and health at these dance classes in Frederick

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You should be dancing BY GARY BENNETT

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ou should be dancing — yeah! The Bee Gees sang those words back in the disco-crazed late 1970s, and boy, were they right. I can confirm what you probably already know: Dancing is a terrific aerobic and mental workout and a lot of fun, too. Not to get too technical, but a large body of research touts numerous health benefits to dancing: • Boosts cardiovascular health • Builds core strength • Promotes flexibility • Helps with weight loss • Assists with bone health • Helps to prevent memory loss • Promotes good mental health • Minimizes stress • Enhances a feeling of social connection Of course, health benefits will vary according to the type of dancing you do. Slow dancing is still great for those non-physical benefits but won’t do much for the more physical items. Not a dancer? Here’s the good news: It’s never too late to start. And no one will care what you look like doing it. Sure, you can just get out there and shake around a bit like we all did in high school. That can be a lot of fun and a good workout, too. But for the more adventurous among us, why not wow the crowd and learn a few coordinated moves with a partner? As you might expect, Frederick is well-served by dance studios and other organizations to help you get dancing. Sign up for a class and in no time, you’ll be impressing others in public — or yourself in the privacy of your home. If my wife and I can do it for our 40th

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Class participants dance during a bachata class at Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Frederick on Nov. 30. wedding anniversary, you can do it, too. Depending on your level of experience, you will likely need anywhere from three to nine lessons to feel confident learning the rhythm, timing of the music, the dance steps, how to lead or follow and more complex moves like spins, dips and potentially a lift (if you’re feeling daring). My wife and I polished off a pretty simple routine combining swing and hustle steps in six easy lessons, plus we practiced some at home, too, but not too much. The easiest dances to learn are the waltz, foxtrot, swing, rhumba and cha

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cha. Most reputable dance instructors will be able to discern what you want to accomplish and your ability level quickly. Start with a song you want to dance to and go from there. We chose to learn a dance that worked for the song “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” from the movie “Dirty Dancing” and had no regrets. There is wisdom in that adage “dance like no one is watching.” Of course, it helps if you have confidence and a few moves to show off. The following organizations do not comprise an exhaustive list, but they all

offer adult dance classes, and I considered them all in my quest to impress. Keep in mind that many Frederick-area dance studios specialize in children’s dance or a specific type of dance such as belly, ballet, pole or aerial. Those studios are not listed here.

City Rec Department Go with the City for a more casual dance experience and to drop in as needed. Salsa, swing, line, jazz and tap classes will be taught at the William R. Talley Rec Center on North Bentz Street over six weeks beginning in Jan-

uary. Classes are held in the evenings Sunday through Wednesday. Prices range from $35 to $75 per session.

YMCA The Y offers classes in ballet, tap, ballroom and hip-hop. Go with ballroom dancing to get you onto the floor quickly. No prior experience is needed. Classes typically run one hour and are offered on various days in the afternoon and evening. Monthly memberships for adults start at about $50.

24/7 Dance Studio This studio on Prospect Boulevard offers adult classes in hip-hop, tap, contemporary, ballet and jazz. Contemporary is the one you’ll want for dancing to pop or rock music. Classes are held on various days and range from a half hour to 75 minutes. Most classes are based on a 32-week season and start at roughly $70 per session.

Dance Unlimited This studio on South Jefferson Street offers adult classes in tap, ballet, jazz and hip hop. Classes typically run a half hour to one hour and are held in the evenings. Monthly payments range from $65 to $90. Total class time ranges from as little as two hours to nine hours or more. You can stop when you’ve met your goals.

Elite Feet This studio on East Fourth Street offers adult classes in hip-hop and tap over six-week sessions. The adult classes are designed to provide a fun, safe space for adults to learn dance while also getting exercise. Prices range from $60 per month for half-hour classes to $80 per month for 90-minute classes. A full class schedule spans 32 weeks.

Ballroom Dance of Frederick This studio on Grove Road specializes in ballroom dancing’s two styles: American and International. American style is both social and competitive. International style is more focused on competition but can also be enjoyed socially. They offer a structured dance experience that moves through levels from basic to very advanced. They also

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Class participants stand in line during a bachata class at Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Frederick on Nov. 30. have their own dance club. Contact them for specific pricing at 301-6621602 or ballroomdanceinfrederick@ verizon.net.

Fred Astaire Dance Studios This studio on Pegasus Court near the Westview Promenade shopping center is the one my wife and I patronized and the one I recommend. They are the most complete and customized studio. They tailor their offerings to your needs and goals. They offer adults-only classes and one-on-one instruction in wedding and ballroom dances, including foxtrot, waltz, tango, salsa, merengue, hustle, swing, cha cha, rhumba, samba and jive. They also offer competitive dance events and their own dance parties. Take advantage of the introductory offer of $50 per couple for two lessons. Afterwards, one-hour sessions run you about $100 per session, but you can stop at any time.

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These 25 songs are guaranteed to get you out of your chair and onto the dance floor. Ask your DJ to give them a spin. Not all at once, though! 1999 – Prince All Night Long – Lionel Ritchie Billie Jean – Michael Jackson Brick House – Commodores Celebration – Kool & The Gang Dance to the Music – Sly & The Family Stone Dancing Machine – Jackson 5 Dancing Queen – ABBA Don’t Stop ‘Till You Get Enough – Michael Jackson Flashdance – Irene Cara I’m So Excited – Pointer Sisters I Want to Dance with Somebody – Whitney Houston Night Fever – Bee Gees

Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry Respect – Aretha Franklin Rock the Boat – Hues Corporation September – Earth, Wind & Fire Shake Your Groove Thing – Peaches & Herb Stayin’ Alive – Bee Gees Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) – Sly and the Family Stone The Hustle – Van McCoy The Twist – Chubby Checker We Are Family – Sister Sledge YMCA – Village People You Should Be Dancing – Bee Gees

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The unseen sexuality of seniors

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‘It’s not over until it’s over’ BY ALFRED LUBRANO THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER

ow that the nation has met Gerry Turner, the septuagenarian stud and star of ABC’s “The Golden Bachelor,” the idea of older Americans hooking up is percolating in everyday discourse. You might not like thinking of grandma going out on the town, but some flames blaze on, constant as a pilot light. “Seeing older people on TV demonstrating interest in others, along with sexual desire, shows that we don’t change much as we age,” said Ilene Warner-Maron, a professor in the department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. “If you want to ride a bike and you still can, who says you’re too old? In life, there’s no such thing as a dirty old man or woman.” When younger people think of older people having sex, they often picture their parents, a difficult scenario to contemplate, Warner-Maron acknowledged. She added, “A person said to me, ‘Older people having sex is disgusting.’ “I asked him, ‘At what age would you stop having sex?’ ‘Oh, never,’ he said. “And that’s the answer.” With his thick hair, subtle Midwestern magnetism, and insouciant sporting of “ear candy” — elder-speak for his two hearing aids — Turner, a 72-year-old grandfather and widower, gifts America by conveying the message that romance at

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Marcie Lyons-DiCamillo, 69, of Southampton, Pa. Asked about dating over age 65, she said, “I haven’t met anybody who wants relationships.” any age is possible. “I know that when younger people see us, they think we cut off all desire,” said Marcie Lyons-DiCamillo, 69, of Southampton, Bucks County. “We don’t.”

Dating around In fact, said Lyons-DiCamillo, who taught kindergarten and first grade for 38 years in Philadelphia schools, certain carnal male behaviors have

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persisted through the decades: “I’ve gone on a few dates since my husband of 36 years died five years ago. I haven’t met anybody who wants relationships. They just want sex. Men are still the same.” She meets men online or at the senior center at the KleinLife community center in Northeast Philadelphia. A lover of aerobics and travel, Lyons-DiCamillo says she’s a doer but that many guys can be absolute

sluggards. “They aren’t available because they need to watch Eagles games,” said the mother of two and grandmother of five. “Or, you do manage to go out with someone and try to connect, but then they ghost you. “It gets lonely.” Active older people like Lyons-DiCamillo are quite common, said Allen Glicksman, a social gerontologist and researcher at New-

Courtland, an agency headquartered in Philadelphia’s Germantown neighborhood that helps seniors find housing and health care. “For certain people, there’s sometimes risk in activities,” he said. “But some would rather die having fun than sit for 20 years.” Because there are 124 elderly women aged 65 to 84 for every 100 similarly aged men (over 84, it’s 176 to 100), federal figures show, women understand it can be difficult to find partners. In Philadelphia, it’s even harder, where there are 90,000 more women than men, the widest gender gap among American big cities. Glicksman said a TV program like “The Golden Bachelor” — with 22 women between ages 60 and 75 competing for Gerry’s love — goes a long way toward battling ageism, “which dictates all seniors are frail.” “Or that older sex is cringeworthy. Or rare.”

There are, in fact, retirement homes in Philadelphia resembling “college dorms, with people hopping in and out of each other’s apartments at night,” Warner-Maron said. One result of unrestrained activity such as that, experts say, is that half of all adults living with HIV are over 50. “I started doing research in HIV in older adults, but nobody was interested,” Warner-Maron said. “I was told: ‘Sex and older people. Why would anyone bother studying that?’”

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I know that when younger people see us, they think we cut off all desire. We don’t. Marcie Lyons-DiCamillo

“If the chemistry is there, that feeling is not much of a change from when you’re younger,” said Laurenzi, a mother of two with four grandchildren. She used to work in a hospital office. With the wisdom that age bestows, Laurenzi said she can quickly size up a man’s personality and decide whether she and he are simpatico. “When I notice something I don’t care for, I dismiss him — gently. If I don’t have a ring, I don’t have to stick around.”

Alcira Laurenzi, 79, of Center City, said she and her husband had enjoyed “45 beautiful years of marriage, until a friend liked what I had and took it away from me. I got divorced.” Lately, she’s been finding datable men online or at the Philadelphia Senior Center in Center City, part Cloud nine of NewCourtland. Sandy Levin, 79, of Northeast Phil-

adelphia, has her own philosophy: “It’s better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.” Her husband of 44 years died 12 years ago. Then Levin was with a man for more than a decade who moved to Boston. After that, she dated a man with whom she’d host trivia games in various nursing homes. He died recently. A former high school and college administrator, Levin, the mother of one, said her relationships fostered “indescribable feelings when you’re on cloud nine. It’s just wonderful.” Detailing intimacy at an older age, she said, “For most men, Viagra was heaven-sent. And, not to diminish the sex act for a woman, but having a man just hold and kiss you makes you feel special. You feel vital, seeing someone look at you like you’re a beautiful, young woman. And I’ve learned something important over time: It’s not over until it’s over.”

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The little black lentil is the power player in this satisfying lasagna BY JOE YONAN THE WASHINGTON POST

ere’s a coincidence for you — or is it? The last time I wrote about cookbook author Nik Sharma, it was when I loved a recipe from his previous book, “The Flavor Equation,” for dal makhani, India’s luxuriously silky black lentil stew. This time, the recipe from his latest book, the gorgeous “Veg-table,” that sparked my interest is for Lentil Lasagna, which brings warming spices — and a decidedly nontraditional pulse — to the Italian classic.When I got him on a Zoom call to discuss it, one of the first things I pointed out was that, yet again, I had picked a recipe from him that features one Tom McCorkle for The Washington Post/food styling by Gina Nistico for The Washington Post of my favorite legumes. Obviously, that says more about me and my long-standing Lentil lasagna brings warming spices and a nontraditional pulse to a classic dish. bean obsession than it does about him. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups (5 ounces) finely grated Lentil Lasagna 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for parmesan cheese This hearty, comforting lasagna gets tex- greasing 1 pound no-boil lasagna sheets ture from black lentils and a warming fla1 large white or yellow onion (12 ouncvor from garam masala.You can make the es), chopped STEPS sauce as chunky or smooth as you would 2 large bell peppers, cored and chopped Position a rack in the middle of the like. Using no-boil noodles and canned 2 celery stalks, chopped oven and preheat to 350 degrees. Brush a black lentils (if you can find them) turns 1 large carrot, scrubbed and chopped deep 9-by-13-inch baking dish generously 1 (28-ounce) can no-salt-added with olive oil. this into a weeknight-appropriate dish. Storage: Refrigerate for up to 3 days, or crushed tomatoes In a large skillet over medium heat, heat freeze for up to 1 month. the 2 tablespoons of oil until it shimmers. 1 cup water Where to buy:Westbrae Natural brand 2 teaspoons Aleppo-style chile flakes Add the onion and saute until translucanned black lentils can be found at cent, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the bell pep1 teaspoon garam masala Whole Foods Market and other natural pers, celery and carrot and saute until 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric foods stores. Target sells Good & Gather 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black the carrots and peppers start to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, wabrand black lentils in 8-ounce microwav- pepper able pouches; 3 of those packages would 1 teaspoon fine salt, plus more to taste ter, chile flakes, garam masala, turmeric, 3 cups cooked black lentils (from 2 black pepper and salt. Increase the heat work here. Active time: 40 mins; Total time: 1 hour 15-ounce cans), drained and rinsed (see to high and bring the mixture to a boil. 30 mins Remove from the heat, taste, and season NOTE) Adapted from “Veg-table” by Nik Shar1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded part- with more salt, as needed. ma (Chronicle Books, 2023). skim mozzarella cheese Use an immersion blender to pulse for

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a few seconds to get a chunky sauce, or longer to get it smooth, if you’d like. (Alternatively, you can transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor, pulse or puree, and return the sauce to the pot.) Stir in the lentils. In a small bowl, mix the mozzarella and parmesan cheeses until combined. Line the base of the greased baking pan with enough sheets of pasta to cover in a single layer. Cover the pasta with 1 1/2 cups of the sauce and spread evenly. Sprinkle about 3/4 cup of the cheese mixture on top, and add another layer of pasta. Repeat the sequence three more times, layering sauce and cheese on the pasta. The final layer should be covered with the sauce and cheese. Cover the dish tightly with foil, and set the baking pan on a large sheet pan to catch any drips. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, the sauce is bubbling, and the pasta layers are all cooked. Carefully remove the foil, turn on the broiler, and broil for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese begins to bubble and lightly brown. Watch carefully so the cheese does not burn. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving warm. Substitutions: No Aleppo-style chile flakes? Use Urfa, Morash, crushed red pepper flakes, or a combination of mostly sweet paprika with a pinch of cayenne. Crushed tomatoes; Diced tomatoes or tomato puree. Garam masala; Curry powder. Mozzarella ; Vegan mozzarella-style shreds, such as Daiya brand. Parmesan; Vegan parmesan cheese, such as Violife brand, or nutritional yeast.

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Husband and wife Bruce Phillips, left, and Crissy Phillips dance together during a social dance party following a class at Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Frederick.

Where to dance? Once you’ve got your moves down, you’ll need a place to show them off. Technically, any venue that plays live or recorded music and has a dance floor is a good place to dance. Of course, it helps if others are dancing, too. Here is a short list of bars, night clubs, social clubs, dance clubs and events in Frederick where you can shake your groove thing. Go to their websites for more information. • AARCH Society Unity Ball, annually in October • Alive at Five, summer on Carroll Creek, Frederick • Anchor Bar, near FSK Mall, Frederick • Bushwaller’s, North Market Street, Frederick • Café 611, North Market Street, Frederick • Cellar Door, East Church Street, Frederick • Community Living Gala, annually in September • Delaplaine Annual Gala, annually in September or October • Firestone’s, North Market Street, Frederick • Frederick Ballroom Dance Club,

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West Frederick Street, Walkersville • Frederick Eagles Club, West Patrick Street, Frederick • Frederick Elks Club, Willowdale Road, Frederick • Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund Pink Ribbon Gala, annually in October • Mental Health Association Gala, annually in April • Mission of Mercy Gala, annually in September • Monkey LalMonkey Lala (part of Avery’s Maryland Grille), Baltimore Road, Frederick • New Thurmont Dance Club (part of American Legion), Thurmont • Old Towne Tavern, North Market Street, Frederick • Orioles Nest, West Patrick Street, Frederick • Owl’s Club, South Jefferson Street, Frederick • Platoon 22 Red Tie Gala, annually in September • Sass Choice Awards Gala at Tenth Ward Distillery, annually in September Gary Bennett is a longtime Frederick resident who spends his time hiking, biking, volunteering and providing childcare for grandchildren. He is married and retired from his career as a nonprofit marketing executive.

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JANUARY CALENDAR Events are subject to change. Contact the sponsoring organization for any updates. 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 gvblessing@ comcast.net. Thursdays Bridge — 1 to 4 p.m., Spring Ridge Senior Apartments, call Judy at 336-662-2889. Reservations required. Exercise — 8:55 to 10:10 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, William Talley Rec Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick. Arrive by 8:45 a.m. $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 301662-6199 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). Gerald at gvblessing@ comcast.net.

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Corps of Discovery: The Lewis and Clark Expedition The Corps of Discovery was the Army’s first diplomatic mission. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark received orders from Thomas Jefferson to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory and to find a water passageway to the Pacific Ocean. Examine primary sources to learn about the crew, American Indian culture and the natural landscape. Discover the mission’s lasting impacts and consequences for the Army, the nation, and the American Indians who inhabited the land. Presenter: National Museum of the U.S. Army. Free, pre-register Time: 2:30 p.m. Location: Online and hosted by Division of Aging and Independence Virtual 50+ Center Contact: 301-788-1075 or VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov

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Layperson Heartsaver CPR/AED and First Aid The course teaches adult and child CPR and AED use, infant CPR, how to relieve choking in adults, children, and infants and how to get emergency help on the way quickly. First Aid covers basic skills of patient assessment, controlling bleeding, airway management and medical emergencies. $85, registration required. Time: 8:30 a.m. Location: Frederick Community College — Monroe Center, 200 Monroe Ave., Frederick Contact: 240-629-7907 or frederick. edu/cpr

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Senior Basketball Also Jan. 9, 16, 23 and 30. No set teams, all skill levels welcome. Just for fun and exercise. $2 per session. Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Location: Walkersville Rec Center at Walkersville Elementary School, 83 W. Frederick St., Walkersville Contact: 240-651-1865

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recommended for older adults based on the latest research. Presenter: Brenda Thiam, Partners in Care MD. Free, pre-register Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: Online and hosted by Division of Aging and Independence Virtual 50+ Center Contact: 301-788-1075 or VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov

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Beginning Genealogy This class will cover the basics of getting started. How to use Ancestry. com and FamilySearch. Putting together a basic tree, where to look for resources and information. Resources and strategies will be discussed. Recommended: bring your laptop or tablet. Free, preregister. Time: 9:30 a.m. (4-weeks) Location: Frederick 50+ Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525 or VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov Dementia Live Training Dementia Live® is 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: 10 a.m. Location: Daybreak Adult Day Services, 7819 Rocky Springs Road, Frederick Contact: 301-600-1234 or DementiaFriendlyFrederick@ FrederickCountyMD.gov Winter Paint Party Celebrate Winter! Bring your friends for a fun and creative afternoon!

Paint a jolly snowman using acrylics on canvas. All skill levels welcome. Instructor: Deanna Schaeffer. $25, pre-register. Time: 1 p.m. Location: Urbana 50+ Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-6007020 Bingo Night Sponsored by St. Peter’s Knights of Columbus Council 13290. All are welcome but must be at least 18 years of age to play. 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. $20. Additional purchases: Game pack: $10, early bird game: $1, 3 game sheet: $2, jackpot game: $2. Time: 6 to 9 p.m. Location: St. Peter Catholic Church, Sappington Hall, 9190 Church St., Libertytown Contact: 240-457-2344 or uknight. org

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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: 1 p.m. Location: Online and hosted by Division of Aging and Independence Virtual 50+ Center Contact: 301-600-1234 or VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov

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It’s All Fun and Games Have a favorite game you want to play? Is there one you’ve always wanted to learn to play? Join us for a day of fun and games! During lunch we will enjoy some trivia games & have door prizes! After lunch stay

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Abstract Painting Paint with colors dictated by the roll of the dice! Using six different acrylic

paint colors create a unique abstract painting. Bring your friends for a fun and creative afternoon! $5, preregister. Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: Urbana 50+ Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana Contact: 301-600-7020 or VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov

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Friends in Frederick Parkinson’s Disease Support Group Dr. Liana Rosenthal from the Johns Hopkins University Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder Center is the speaker. Dr. Rosenthal is a nationally recognized expert on Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders. Free. Time: 1 p.m. Location: Mount Pleasant Ruritan Club, 8101 Crum Road, Walkersville Contact: 240-815-0080 or fifpdsg. org Civil War Medicine The National Museum of Civil War Medicine allows visitors to “follow

Location: Brunswick 50+ Center, 12 E. A St., Brunswick Contact: 301-834-8115 or VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov 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 JAN. 18 benefits, bills, and Medicare rights. Health Eating Patterns: Immune Time: 1 p.m. Health Location: Online and hosted by Join Weis Dietitian Christina in Division of Aging and Independence learning about nutrition and healthy Virtual 50+ Center eating patterns. This presentation Contact: 301-600-1234 or VirtualSeniorCenter@FrederickCountyMD.gov will be followed by a recipe demonstration that you may sample. Frederick County Civil War Upon registration, indicate if you Roundtable Presentation have a food allergy. Presenter: Eric Buckland presents “Mosby’s Christina Pelletier, MS, RDN, LDN Rangers vs. Cole’s Cavalry.” This Regional Dietitian, Weis Markets. presentation will discuss the three Free, pre-register. fights, Five Points, Loudoun Heights and Blakely’s Grove Schoolhouse, Time: 1 p.m. in the footsteps of soldiers and surgeons to discover the harsh conditions, personal sacrifices, and brilliant innovations of Civil War medicine, innovations that continue to save lives today.” Presenter: National Museum of Civil War Medicine. $5, pre-register. Time: 2:30 p.m. Location: Emmitsburg 50+ Center, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg Contact: 301-600-6350 or VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov

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JANUARY CALENDAR through Frederick County Division all between Mosby’s Rangers and of Aging and Independence. Time: Cole’s Cavalry in early 1864. Free for members, $5 suggested fee for nonNoon (and continues until all food is members of the Roundtable. distributed). Time: 7 p.m. Location: National Museum of Civil Location: Frederick Senior Center, War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St., Fred- 1440 Taney Ave. Frederick Contact: 301-600-1234 or DAI@ erick Contact: frederickcountycivilwar- FrederickCountyMD.gov rt.org

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Groceries for Seniors A free monthly distribution of seasonal produce, canned goods and shelf-stable products in a farmers market style setting. Additional resources and information. All Frederick County residents age 60+ with an income below $1,600 per month are eligible to participate. Bring a photo ID to register the first time. Groceries for Seniors is offered on the third Friday of each month. Don’t forget your reusable shopping bag. Offered

Mixed Media An exploration and enhancement of your drawing skills through a variety of different art media (i.e. pencil, colored pencils, oil pastel). See where your creativity takes you! Beginners and returning students welcome. Instructor: Jeanne McDermott. $40, pre-register. Time: 9:30 a.m. (4-weeks) Location: Frederick 50+ Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525 or VirtualSeniorCenter@

FrederickCountyMD.gov History of Schifferstadt Enjoy a presentation on the history of the Schifferstadt property in Frederick, including the history of the family which built the house as well as the property’s architecture. Presenter: Boyce Rensberger, Schifferstadt Architectural Museum. Free, pre-register. Time: 1 p.m. Location: Frederick 50+ Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525 or VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov

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Everyday Foods & Herbs for Skin Health Explore common foods and herbs that support skin health. Learn what nutrients help nourish our skin and explore ways to improve skin health through our diet. Learn about topical skin remedies you can make safely at home. Presenter: Joi Vogin,

Nutritionist, Clinical Herbalist, U. of MD Extension, Frederick County. Free, pre-register. Time: Noon Location: Frederick 50+ Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525 or VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov

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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. Location: Brunswick 50+ Community Center, 12 E. A St., Brunswick Contact: 301-600-6001 or CaregiverSupport@ FrederickCountyMD.gov

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