300 S. SETON AVE., UNIT 5

Emmitsburg

301-600-6350

Monday -- Closed.

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

Wednesday -- Closed.

Nov. 12 -- 10 a.m. strength training; 11:30 a.m. energy conservation; 12:30 p.m. pinochle

Nov. 13 -- 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. 12 -- Catoctin Canaries Chorus

Frederick Senior Center

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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

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

Wednesday -- Closed

Nov. 12 -- 9 a.m. quilting/Tai Chi; 11 a.m. strength training; 12:15 p.m. chair yoga; 12:30 p.m. Diabetes/Steve

Nov. 13 -- 9:30 a.m. strength training; 12:30 p.m. canasta.

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 -- Closed this Wednesday for Veteran's Day. 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. 12 and 19. Appointment needed. Blood Pressure -- 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday. Music by Golden Tones -- 12:15 p.m. Tuesday. Sub Day Special Lunch -- 11:45 a.m. Nov. 17. Must sign up by Tuesday. Learning Lunch Speaker w/ Bruce Lohr -- noon, Nov. 12. Book Club -- "Song Yet Sung" by James McBride -- 12:30 p.m. Nov. 19. Friday the 13th Bingo Bash -- 10 a.m. Nov. 13.

SeniorRecreation Council

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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, Tuesday 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.

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; 12:30 p.m. basic Spanish; 1 p.m. knitting group; 1:30 p.m. blood pressure/rummikub

Wednesday -- Closed

Nov. 12 -- 11 a.m. exercise to video; 11:30 a.m. Sequence; 1:15 p.m. cards

Nov. 13 -- Center closed. 1 p.m. Y fitness club. Special Programs -- General Nutrition Issues and Trends -- Discussion by a registered dietician. Question and answer session. 9 a.m. Nov. 14. Register by Tuesday. $5 donation, includes breakfast. 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.

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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