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Thurmont Senior Center

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Well, we might be finished with winter, but I am not sure winter is finished with us. I hope everyone is staying safe and warm.

Stop into the Thurmont Senior Center for some fun and laughter and maybe a cup of coffee or tea. We look forward to seeing you. We are a wonderful place to come and enjoy a great lunch and find laughter and friendship. There are so many fun things to do. You are never too old to make new friends and learn new things.

March is full of activities. Don’t forget, we spring forward on March 10, so it will be sunny longer during the day. Saint Patrick’s Day is on March 17. Don’t forget to wear green, or you might just get pinched! Easter falls on the last day of March this year.

We would love for you to join us for our many activities, classes, and games, including a free balance and strength exercise session on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Zumba, pinochle on Tuesdays, dominoes on Thursdays, Coffee & Chat time (we are told our coffee is the best, so come and have a cup with us), Library Day, and so much more!

It is always an enjoyable time at the Thurmont Senior Center. Check out the Community Calendar in this issue of the Banner for Thurmont Senior Center event dates and times.

Don’t forget the Thurmont Senior Center is available to rent for different activities such as a baby shower, a birthday party, or a bridal shower.

As always, if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call us at 301-271-7911.

Just a reminder that some activities may have a minimal cost but to join the center is absolutely free.

Good Times of Summer at the Thurmont Senior Center

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by John Dowling

The good times of summer are here once again to enjoy. Now is the time of backyard cookouts, picnics, nature walks, swimming, and so much more. A time to visit and see and breathe in the many sights, smells, and beauty that Mother Nature offers us. 

Flowers in front of the Thurmont Senior Center are adding their beauty to all who enter the front door. We extend a grateful “thank you” to the Rocky Ridge 4-H Club, who donated the beautiful flowers, along with their time spent preparing the ground and doing the planting and mulching. Come by and see their beautiful work, and come check out what we have going on for the seniors to take part in and enjoy this summer.

The Thurmont Senior Center is located at 806 E. Main Street, across the street from the Thurmont Elementary School. Just drop in some time and meet our coordinator, Teresa, and pick up the monthly events calendar, which also has the daily menu on the back.

All of our activities and exercises are geared to the levels and abilities of most active seniors. On every Monday, there is the senior version of Zumba Gold exercises, from 10:15-11:00 a.m. The cost is $24.00 for a punch card for eight sessions, or you can pay $5.00 per session. Also happening every Monday at 1:00 p.m. is a free movie, which will be shown on our large screen TV.  Call the Center to see what movie will be playing at 301-271-7911.

On each Tuesday, from 9:30-10:00 a.m., we have exercise with Alice Eyler (you make a donation). Following exercise with Alice,  you can have fun learning and doing line dancing, beginning at 10:00 a.m.  There are also cards and games each Tuesday at 1:00 p.m.

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, July 3, and July 17 for our fun-time Bingo, which starts at 1:00 p.m. The cost to play is $5.00 for a 3-pack of 20 games, and $1.00 for a winner-take-all game. During intermission, there are a variety of free snacks to enjoy. 

Because of the July 4th holiday closure, we will have our Monthly Birthday Party on Tuesday, July 9, at 12:30 p.m., and the Memory Café on Thursday, July 11, at 12:00 p.m., sponsored by Spring Arbor. Call the Center for details at 301-271-7911. 

Bunco will stop for the summer, but will start up again in the fall on Thursday, September 19, at 1:00 p.m., and will always be the third Thursday of each month. From all the laughter and happy chatter that was coming from the Bunco tables, it must really be a fun game! Come and learn how to play; it’s easy.

On Wednesday, July 31, at 1:00 p.m.—since it’s the fifth Wednesday in the month—we will have our Special Benefit Bingo, when our proceeds go to a charity (yet to be decided for July) in the Thurmont area. Our Bingo games are growing and are a very fun time for all who attend. The payouts are getting BIGGER as well! So, come have some fun and see for yourself.  Call us on Tuesdays and order lunch for $6.00 on Bingo Wednesdays at 301-271-7911.

Don’t miss the Pot Luck & General Meeting at the Center on Wednesday, July 24, at noon. Bring a dish to share or pay $6.00. Fried chicken will be provided.

Also, don’t miss a free performance by “Forever Young” with Kip and Dale, from 1:30-2:30 p.m., on Tuesday, July 30. You will enjoy their great entertainment. There is more parking available across the street at the Thurmont Elementary School and behind the police station next door. 

Please see the Community Calendar in the back of the Banner for dates of our other events.

“Did You Know” that the Thurmont Senior Center building was originally built as an airplane hangar by Victor Leisner, who also started the WTHU Radio Station on Radio Lane, here in Thurmont. I once saw in the late 1960s on the grass runway behind the then-hangar, seven small airplanes, where the Little League ball fields and housing developments are now. My, how things change!

Have a great and safe summer, and may each and every day be a great one.

Fitness Frenzy Free Throw Contest Winners

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March Madness started early at the Fort Ritchie Community Center this year. As part of the Fitness Frenzy weekend, the Community Center hosted its inaugural Free Throw Shooting Contest.

freethrowwinners---FRCCThe Fitness Frenzy weekend included a free sampling of group exercise classes, free day passes to the Community Center, and displays from local health agencies. Instructors led group workouts for Zumba, Les Mills BODYPUMP, Yoga, Pilates, Mix It Up, and Senior Stretch. Each sampling lasted approximately fifteen minutes. Organizations promoting health and fitness were onsite to share information and encouragement to Community Center members and visitors. Among the vendors were the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Washington County Health Department, Heal of Washington County, Visiting Angels, Synergy Massage & Wellness Center, and doTerra representatives.

Twenty-five local children and youth participated in the free throw event.  Congratulations to the winners in each age group: (8 years old and under) Reese Tuttle—female champion, Austin Morris—male champion; (9-12 years old) Reese Fox—female champion, Carson Hall—male champion; (13-15 years old) Nick Diaz—champion.

The Fort Ritchie Community Center features a fitness center, computer lab, group exercise classes, childwatch, and before school care. Upcoming events include the first of three bass fishing tournaments, sponsored by Cobblestone Hotel & Suites, on Saturday, April 16, 2016. For more information, visit www.thefrcc.org or see their ad on page 19.

Zumba Class Held to Support Breast Cancer Program

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Participants in Zumba at the Fort Ritchie Community Center made a financial contribution to Breast Cancer Awareness of the Cumberland Valley (BCA-CV). Heather DeLauter, a Zumba instructor at the community center, organized a special session of the class in which participants made a donation instead of paying the usual class fee.

“It was Heather’s idea to hold the class, and she had lots of support from her friends and family,” said Buck Browning, executive director of the community center. “She and the participants wanted to do something special to honor the memory of some close friends,” he added.

Unfortunately, DeLauter has seen the impact breast cancer can have in a family and a community. She has two friends that have each lost their mothers recently to breast cancer. She said that the $324.00 raised from the one-hour class is being donated to Breast Cancer Awareness of the Cumberland Valley, in memory of Shanda Eyler and Tricia Clopper.

“Thank you to Heather and her Zumba participants from the Fort Ritchie Community Center for raising      these funds to support our mission,” said Janet Lung, executive director of BCA-CV. “What an awesome way to give back to the community.”

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Zumba participants posed for a quick photograph prior to class at the Fort Ritchie Community Center.