300 S. SETON AVE., UNIT 5

Emmitsburg

301-600-6350

Monday -- Closed.

Tuesday -- 10 a.m. strength training; 12:30 p.m. cards

Wednesday -- 12:30 p.m. bingo; 1 p.m. pool

Nov. 5 -- 10 a.m. strength training; 12:30 p.m. pinochle

Nov. 6 -- 10 a.m. Wii; 12:30 p.m. cards

Breakfast club -- 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. every Friday. Full breakfast along with a speaker or other special programs. Reservations required by Tuesday. Donation up to $4.80 requested.

FeagavilleFood 'n Friends

5460 Jefferson PIKE,

FEAGAVILLE

301-662-9241

Meetings every Thursday with lunch at noon and program at 1 p.m. at Ballenger Community Hall.--Register with Odetta by Monday evening for Thursday lunch. Nov. 5 -- Blood pressure taken by Jefferson VFD from 11 a.m. to noon. Bingo following lunch.

Frederick Senior Center

co.Frederick .md.us

1440 TANEY AVE., Frederick

301-600-1605

Monday -- 9:30 a.m. strength training; 11 a.m. M and M exercise; 12:30 p.m. Wheel of Fortune; 1 p.m. art class; 3 p.m. book club

Tuesday -- 10 a.m. blood pressure; 10 a.m. brown bag; 11 a.m. strength training; 12:15 p.m. chair yoga; 12:30 p.m. mah-jongg/bingo

Wednesday -- 9 a.m. strength training; 11 a.m. M and M exercise; 12:30 p.m. blotter bingo; 12:30 p.m. line dancing, bridge and pinochle

Nov. 5 -- 9 a.m. quilting/Tai Chi; 11 a.m. strength training; 12:15 p.m. chair yoga; 12:30 p.m. Valley Boys; 1:30 p.m. knitting

Nov. 6 -- 9:30 a.m. strength training; 12:30 p.m. canasta.

Frederick Senior Center will offer a beginners computer class from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 3, 5, 10 and 12. Cost is $40. Must pre-register with payment. A minimum of four per class.

Jefferson Senior Citizens Group will meet at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 17 at the Jefferson Ruritan Center for a covered dish luncheon. Meat, drink and place settings provided. The Valley Boys will provide music. Call Margaret at 301-473-8255 for reservations by Nov. 13. Anyone is invited to attend.

Mount Airy Seniorand CommunityCenter

703 RIDGE AVE., Mount Airy

301-829-2407

Lunch is served at 11:45 a.m. weekdays. Make reservations no later than 9:30 a.m. the day before. Seniors 60 and older, donation up to $3.35. Persons 59 and younger pay $3.35.

Mondays -- 9 a.m. computer lab; 10 a.m. walk in the park; 12:30 p.m. games; 1 p.m. learn to play bridge

Tuesdays -- 8 a.m. on the move water exercise; 8:30 a.m. Mount Airy Belles/Gents' Club; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. massage therapy by appointment; 9:15 a.m. Tai Chi; 9:30 a.m. Spanish language and culture; 9:45 a.m. around the piano; 10 a.m. walk in the park; 10:30 a.m. better health and wellness; noon, nutrition tips; 12:15 p.m. golden wisdom class.

Wednesdays -- 9 a.m. to noon, computer lab; 9 a.m. watercolor drawing and painting; 9:15 a.m. weigh of life; 10 a.m. walk in the park; 10:30 a.m. yoga; 12:30 p.m. better health and wellness.

Thursdays -- 8:30 a.m. Gents' Club; 9 a.m. itch to stitch crochet class; 9 a.m. watercolor drawing and painting; 9:15 a.m. tap dancing; 9:30 a.m. reflexology by appointment; 10:30 a.m. better health and wellness; 12:30 p.m. card/game party; 12:30 p.m. arthritis exercise program

Fridays -- 9 a.m. computer lab; 10 a.m. walk in the park; 10:30 a.m. tai chi; 1:30 p.m. bridge

Daily activities -- 8 a.m. coffee and conversation/fitness room/billiards; 8:30 a.m. breakfast (donations accepted). Special Programs -- Reflexology -- 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 5, 12 and 19. Appointment needed. Baked Potato Bar Lunch -- 11:45 a.m. Nov. 5. Sign up by today. 55 Plus Club Meeting -- 11 a.m. Monday. Blood Pressure -- 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday and 9 to 10 a.m. Nov. 10.

SeniorRecreation Council

All activities are open to Frederick County residents age 50 and older.

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All activities are open to Frederick County residents 50 and older.

Basketball -- Call Adrian at 301-662-6623 after 7 p.m.

Book Club -- 10:15 a.m. Nov. 16 in the Hall of Fame Room, William R. Talley Rec. Center. Call Pat at 301-845-6111.

Bowling -- 1 to 3 p.m. Thursdays at Walkersville Lanes. Open duckpin bowling. Individuals pay for the cost of bowling. Call Gerry at 301-473-5662.

Bridge -- 9:15 a.m. to noon Tuesdays. Creekside at Tasker's Chance. $1 fee may be charged. Call Libby at 301-663-6482.

1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays. Community Room, Spring Ridge Senior Apartments. Call Maxine at 301-663-6800.

Chorus -- Practice from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Mondays at the Frederick Senior Center. Call Norma at 301-663-6927.

Computer Discussion Group -- 10:15 a.m. to noon, Nov. 18 at Frederick Senior Center. Basic computer knowledge required. Call Harvey at 301-662-6148

Council Meeting -- 11 a.m. to noon, Nov. 10 in Hall of Fame Room, William R. Talley Rec. Center. Open to all. Call Gary at 301-865-2997.

Exercise -- 9 to 10:15 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the William R. Talley Rec. Center. $1 fee is charged per session. Register at first session. Call Jack at 301-662-0812.

Tennis -- We provide a centralized directory designed to help players at all levels find other players for social or competitive games. To register, call Tony at 301-695-3351.

SeniorsResource Center

1780G N. MARKET ST.,Frederick

301-624-5714

Computer Classes -- Participants receive individualized instruction and have a computer for his/her use. Call ahead to reserve your place. First come, first served. All classes are free.

Mondays -- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Introduction to QuickBooks. Learn how to manage financial data and make your everyday business tasks easier than ever before.

Wednesdays -- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Introduction to Computers. Class provides an opportunity to become familiar with basic computer functions and the Microsoft operating system.

Fridays -- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Introduction to Microsoft Word. Learn the basics for creating your own documents and letters. Excel can be substituted for QuickBooks upon request.

The Senior Singles Social Group will get together at 2 p.m. Nov. 1, at Perkins restaurant for brunch. Feel free to join the group. Call 301-620-1748 for details.

Thurmont Senior Center

806 E. MAIN ST., Thurmont

301-271-7911

Free Exercise Classes --

Arthritis Foundation chair exercises -- 11 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays

New aerobics -- 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays

Free aerobics -- 9:15 a.m. Thursdays

Mondays and Fridays -- 11:45 a.m. laughter yoga

Tuesdays -- 9:45 a.m. billiards; 1 p.m. Mah-jongg

Wednesdays -- 10:30 a.m. Wii bowling

Fridays -- 1 p.m. bridge

Urbana Senior Center

9020 AMELUNG ST.,

Frederick

301-600-7020

Lunch is served at noon weekdays, unless listed otherwise. Computers with internet access available for use anytime center is open.

Monday -- 10 a.m. knitting group; 11 a.m. exercise to video; 1 p.m. canasta; 1 p.m. Y fitness club/Wii sports

Tuesday -- 11 a.m. exercise to video; 11:30 a.m. Sequence; 1 p.m. knitting group; 1:30 p.m. rummikub

Wednesday -- 11 a.m. exercise to video; 1 p.m. Wii bowling/Y fitness club

Nov. 5 -- 11 a.m. exercise to video; 11:30 a.m. Sequence; 1:15 p.m. cards

Nov. 6-- Center closed. 1 p.m. Y fitness club. Special Programs -- Toby's Dinner Theater -- "White Christmas," 9:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 17. Register by Nov. 13. $65 includes van transportation and lunch. General Nutrition Issues and Trends -- Discussion by a registered dietician. Question and answer session. 9 a.m. Nov. 14. Register by Nov. 1. $5 donation, includes breakfast.

Walkersville Senior Citizens

21 W. Frederick ST.,

Walkersville

301-662-3449 or

301-845-0258

Meetings, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, at Town Hall, second floor (elevator available). Catered lunches. Chair exercise or cards, music, programs and/or bingo.

Woodsboro Area Seniors

101 S. MAIN ST., Woodsboro

301-845-8683

Woodsboro Area Seniors meet at 10:45 a.m. every Wednesday in the Parish Hall of the Lutheran Church. Catered lunch at 11:30 a.m. Programs and activities vary.

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