NOVEMBER: Calendar for the 55+ community
Nov. 1—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 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 908-797-6539 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.
Bicycling — As scheduled March through November, weather permitting. Helmets required. Rides vary. Kathy at 301-606-0064 or sailawayhr@comcast.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.
Nov. 1
Fisher Fundamentals
Find out about the fascinating fisher, what these animals are and how they are surviving at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. Presenter: Whiskeytown National Recreation Area.
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual 50+ Center
Contact: VirtualSeniorCenter@FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-788-1075
Nov. 2
Duplicate Bridge Game
Looking for a competitive mind sport? 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? Contact our player representative, Karol McIntosh, at karolmcin@yahoo.com. Also Nov. 6, 9, 13, 16 and 20. Cost is $7.
Time: Noon to 4 p.m.
Location: Church of the Transfiguration, 6909 Maryland Ave., Frederick
Contact: 301-254-4727 or bridgewebs.com/frederick
Nov. 3
Dementia Man: An Existential Journey
This one-man play is the autobiographical story of Samuel Simon, who faces his diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease as he explores the struggle of a broken medical system and a personal and family tragedy. The performance will be followed by a talk-back session featuring Mr. Simon, Daisy Lopez-Duke, LCPC, and other local experts. Hosted by the Frederick County Division of Aging and Independence. Free, no registration required.
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: JBK Theater at Frederick Community College, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick
Contact: 301-600-1234 or VirtualSeniorCenter@FrederickCountyMD.go
Nov. 4
Holiday Craft and Vendor Show
Benefits the senior center. Free admission.
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Location: Mount Airy Senior Center, 703 Ridge Ave., Mount Airy
Contact: 240-674-1961
Medicare Part D Open Enrollment
Questions about your Medicare Part D plan? Need to find a new Medicare Part D plan? Attend this do-it-yourself workshop!
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Online and hosted by Division of Aging and Independence Virtual 50+ Center
Contact: 301-600-1234 or VirtualSeniorCenter@FrederickCountyMD.gov
Frederick County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association's Cash Bingo
Doors open at 4:30 p.m., Dinner is at 5 p.m. and games start at 6:30 p.m. Admission includes dinner and the following games: 1 U Pick Um paying $500, 12 regular games paying $150, 4 specials paying $200, Jackpot paying $1,000. Payouts based on 125 players and will be adjusted up if over 150 players. Down if less than 100. Extra cards available, 50/50, King Tut games. $45.
Time: 4:30 to 10 p.m.
Location: Urbana Volunteer Fire Department, 3602 Urbana Pike, Urbana
Contact: 240-409-4114 or fcvfra.com
Nov. 6
New to Medicare Workshop
Are you new to Medicare, or will be soon? 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
Beginner Stained-Glass
Learn to create a pattern, cut glass, foil and solder to create your own unique glass project. Be guided with step-by-step instructions. This class is open to new and returning students. Bring your own lunch or reserve a lunch. Instructor: Bob Galandak. $50, pre-register (3-weeks).
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Emmitsburg 50+ Center, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg
Contact: 301-600-6350 or VirtualSeniorCenter@FrederickCountyMD.gov or register http://frederickcountymd-gov.3dcartstores.com
Nov. 7
Senior Basketball
No set teams, all skill levels welcome. $2 per session, Tuesdays through Jan. 9, 2024.
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Walkersville Recreation Center at Walkersville Elementary School, 83 W. Frederick St., Walkersville
Contact: 240-651-1865
Nov. 8
My Choices: Planning Ahead
This presentation will explain important planning documents such as wills, advance directives, and power of attorney forms — all of which ensure that a person's wishes are properly carried out at the end of their life. The presentation will include an overview of each planning document, including a review of sample documents that individuals can fill out on their own. Sample documents will be provided on-site during the presentation. Presenter: Cassie Erler, Staff Attorney, Maryland Legal Aid. Free, pre-register.
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Urbana 50+ Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana
Contact: 301-600-7020 or VirtualSeniorCenter@FrederickCountyMD.gov
Nov. 11
Kiwanis Club of Mount Airy Fall Pancake Breakfast
This all-you-care-to-eat breakfast fundraiser includes pancakes (regular, chocolate chip and blueberry), eggs (cooked to order), Wagner Meats sausage, and beverages. The proceeds will benefit local community service projects. Bring a nonperishable food or toiletry item to donate to the Mount Airy Net Food Pantry. Santa will be visiting during the breakfast! $10 adults, $5 ages 5 to 10.
Time: 7 to 11 a.m.
Location: Calvary United Methodist Church, 403 S. Main St., Mount Airy
Contact: 240-394-2546 or mtairykiwanis.org
Nov. 13
Gourds & Pumpkins Watercolor
Create a watercolor painting of autumn gourds and pumpkins. 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 or register http://frederickcountymd-gov.3dcartstores.com
Senior Services Advisory Board Meeting
Each month features a special guest speakers on topics of interest to the seniors in Frederick County. Check the SSAB's Facebook page for the speakers schedule.
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Bourne Building, 355 Montevue Lane, Frederick
Contact: 301-639-8518 or swast90024@aol.com
Nov. 15
Friends in Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group
The group will host discussion groups at the Nov. 15 meeting as part of the Caring and Sharing series.
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Mount Pleasant Ruritan Club, 8101 Crum Road, Walkersville
Contact: 240-815-0080 or fifpdsg.org
Contemporary Arts of the Silk Road
Explore the post-colonial and post-Soviet interpretations and influences on contemporary art in Central Eurasia. Beginning with a discussion on Orientalism. Presenter: Inner Asian and Uralic National Resource Center.
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual 50+ Center
Contact: 301-788-1075 or VirtualSeniorCenter@FrederickCountyMD.gov
Nov. 16
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: 2 p.m.
Location: Online and hosted by Division of Aging and Independence Virtual 50+ Center
Contact: 301-600-1234 or VirtualSeniorCenter@FrederickCountyMD.gov
Nov. 17
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: Urbana 50+ Community Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana
Contact: 301-600-6001 or CaregiverSupport@FrederickCountyMD.gov
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. Please 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 through Frederick County Division of Aging and Independence. 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
Nov. 18
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: 10 a.m.
Location: Virtual 50+ Center
Contact: 301-788-1075 or VirtualSeniorCenter@FrederickCountyMD.gov
Nov. 21
Autumn Watercolor
No skill required, there will be step-by-step instruction. This class is for all skill levels. All supplies will be provided. Instructor: Michelle Moore. $10, pre-register.
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Brunswick 50+ Center, 12 E. A St., Brunswick
Contact: 301-834-8115 or VirtualSeniorCenter@FrederickCountyMD.gov or register frederickcountymd-gov.3dcartstores.com
Nov. 22
Medicare Part D Open Enrollment
Questions about your Medicare Part D plan? Need to find a new Medicare Part D plan? Attend this do-it-yourself workshop!
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Online and hosted by Division of Aging and Independence Virtual 50+ Center
Contact: VirtualSeniorCenter@FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-600-1234
Nov. 24
Christmas Bingo
Free dinner at 4:30 p.m., games start at 5:30 p.m. 28 games included in pack of nine and optional 50/50 game sold separately. Payouts will consist of money and mystery prizes. $40.
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: Brunswick Volunteer Fire Co., 1500 Volunteer Drive, Brunswick
Contact: 301-305-0777 or bvfd5.org/content/bingo
Nov. 25
Tuba Christmas
The popular tuba comrades of Frederick return with a variety of brassy Christmas hits. In lieu of admission, a canned food drive will be held to benefit the Community Action Agency of Frederick City.
Time: Noon
Location: Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick
Contact: 301-600-2828 or weinbergcenter.org
Nov. 28
Medicare Part D Open Enrollment
Questions about your Medicare Part D plan? Need to find a new Medicare Part D plan? Attend this do-it-yourself workshop! Free, Pre-register.
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Online and hosted by Division of Aging and Independence Virtual 50+ Center
Contact: 301-600-1234 or VirtualSeniorCenter@FrederickCountyMD.gov
Nov. 29
Art of Fire Day Trip
Make a glass ornament! You pick the color, design and texture, and then you will participate in its creation by adding your own energy and handiwork under the guidance of highly trained glassblowers. Art of Fire is a world class state-of-the-art glassblowing studio located in a renovated dairy barn in northern Montgomery County. The glass makers use heat, centrifugal force, gravity and physics to create a myriad of shapes and forms. Note: This is an interactive activity. It will be hot, and you will have to wait for other participants to complete their ornaments. Closed-toe shoes are required. Don't forget your camera! $75, pre-register.
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: Leave from Frederick 50+ Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick
Contact: 301-600-7020 or VirtualSeniorCenter@FrederickCountyMD.gov or register http://frederickcountymd-gov.3dcartstores.com
Nov. 30
Sara Evans Christmas Show
Evans is a multi-platinum entertainer who puts her distinctive creative stamp on some of the most iconic songs in country and pop music with such enduring hits as "Suds in the Bucket," "A Real Fine Place to Start," "Perfect" and "A Little Bit Stronger." $59 to $139.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick
Contact: 301-600-2828 or weinbergcenter.org
