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April is here, no fooling! Winter is officially behind us, and spring has started. So, why not “spring” into some activities at Emmitsburg 50+ Center! Come and join the exercise group and engage in moderate or low intensity exercise with a video instructor. If you interested in something of an “at your own pace” level, please come join the walking group every Tuesday morning. As always, we have “open gym” for open activities Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and pickleball on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

There are new crafts on Thursday the 11th and 18th. We have “make and take” sugar scrub and ladybug magnet making, respectively. Additionally, the very talented Dorothea will be returning for a beautiful spring theme “Orchard in Acrylics.” We will also have another stained glass beginner class this month. In March, our beginner class made rabbits, mountains, foxes, butterflies and more! One new program we are excited about that is starting in April is “It’s Doable! Managing My Hypertension.” This is an evidence-based eight-week class led by a Registered Dietician that focuses on education in key areas such as goal setting, nutrition, exercise, stress management and blood pressure monitoring. Individuals with hypertension or pre-hypertension are encouraged to participate! Another new program we are hosting in conjunction with the Veterans Advisory Council is a coffee social for Veterans, service members, and their families. This will be an opportunity to enjoy a cup of coffee, and to get information on services available to Veterans in Frederick County. Please check the Community Calendar in this issue for event dates and times.

For more information about all our programs, visit www.frederickcountymd.gov/virtual50, call us at 301-600-6350, or stop in the Emmitsburg 50+ Center between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. You can also find Emmitsburg Senior Center on Facebook for more updates!

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The turn of the new month has already come with a quick “March.” As seasons are adjusting, come and thaw out with some activities at Emmitsburg 50+ Center. We have many crafts that are sure to warm your hearts and soothe fleeting winter blues. We have a “Make & Take” jewelry craft on Thursday, March 21. Returning crafts include a stained-glass course. Join others and learn a new skill or hone an already existing skill every Monday. Emmitsburg will also have acrylic on canvas paint-by-numbers on Tuesdays—great for anyone looking to have fun! Additionally, for returning crafts, the very talented Dorothea Barrick will be returning to instruct a spring-themed drawing class on March 18. The class welcomes all levels of talents and expression. There’s no better time than now to come craft and socialize.

Emmitsburg 50+ Center will be hosting regular exercise programs. There will be low to moderate intensity video exercises, Monday through Thursday. Pickleball is on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. If neither suits you, there is also open gym on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, so come and bring your own ideas for personalized activities.

Emmitsburg 50+ Center will have catered “Lunch Bunch” services on every Monday. The nutritional meal selections are different every Monday. Our “Lunch Bunch” for the month of March will include a delicious addition on March 14  with the St. Patrick day Luncheon. If interested, please call ahead or come in to register or attain more information.

For more information about all our programs, visit www.frederickcountymd.gov/virtual50, call us at 301-600-6350, or stop in the Center between 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. You can also find Emmitsburg 50+ on Facebook for more updates.

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BY Caitlyn Kirby

February is here! The month of heart-and-heart health. As 2024 moves along, let us take a moment to reflect on health and love. There are some advantageous opportunities to aid in self-appreciation and care through offered instructions and activities at the Emmitsburg 50+ Center.

There’s no better way to begin than to join us for a very important talk we are holding on February 12: Advising individuals on the early signs of heart attack and stroke, as well as why we should call 911 and why we sometimes hesitate. There will also be a question and answer session and a lunch.

Additionally, there are many not-to-be-missed upcoming February events at the Emmitsburg 50+ Center, including a fire rescue on February 15, with provided blood pressure screenings. This opportunity will include a meet-and-greet with the local resident deputy of Frederick County Sheriff’s Department. Please come meet your local heroes and get to know your heart! Following the talk and questions and answers, there will be a Valentine’s Luncheon.

Please also check the schedule online or come in for many of the virtual programs available for nutrition, mental, and heart health for better living. 

The Emmitsburg 50+ Center will also be hosting new and return crafts. In addition, the talented Dorothea Barrick is returning for a Valentine’s Day watercolor-themed instructional painting class. Come socialize and get your creativity on! 

As always, Emmitsburg will maintain its regularly scheduled weekly programs, including video exercise,  open gym, and pickleball. As it is Heart Healthy Month, there’s no better time to get active. Don’t wait another day!

Check the Community Calendar in this issue for February happenings at the Emmitsburg 50+ Center, with dates and times.

For more information about all our programs, visit www.frederickcountymd.gov/virtual50, call us at 301-600-6350, or stop in at the center between 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. You can also find Emmitsburg 50+ Senior Center on Facebook for more updates.