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‘Beyond the horizon’ Frederick’s Shane Hutton is a living leader for 50-mile longevity
BY ROCCO GEPPI SPECIAL TO THE NEWS-POST
In the world of ultramarathon running — a sport where endurance and grit push beyond the limits of reason — few names resonate with the same depth and longevity as Shane Hutton.
A native of Frederick and a 1974 graduate of Governor Thomas Johnson High School, Hutton is a seasoned ultrarunner. With more than five decades of running experience to his name, he is currently ranked third in the world and first in the U.S. for ultramarathon longevity in the 50-mile distance.
His journey began in 1969. On the eve of the JFK 50-Mile race, the oldest continuously held ultramarathon in America, 13-year-old Hutton heard about the event and decided to join.
“I didn’t hear about [the race] until the night before,” Hutton said. “I was 13, so obviously I didn’t do any training for it. I didn’t know what to wear. I didn’t know what to take or anything about doing ultramarathons, but I was able to finish that year, and from that, developed [a love for running].”
Wearing jeans, with no training and minimal supplies, he tackled the grueling course, which spans from Boonsboro to Williamsport along the Appalachian Trail and C&O Canal. That impulsive, youthful plunge would spark a lifelong passion for running.
Now a member of the rare “seven-decade club” for JFK 50-mile finishers, Hutton has completed races through the 1960s up to the 2020s. In 2019, he became the first American to achieve a 50-year longevity span for completing 50-mile ultramarathons. By April 2024,
he pushed that record even further, becoming the first American to reach 55 years of ultramarathon longevity with his finish at the James River 50-miler.
The numbers are astonishing, but the stories behind them reveal the soul of a man who runs not just with his legs but with deep faith and fierce determination.
Take, for instance, his recent 50-mile finish: the Festivus 50 miler trail run on Dec. 7, 2024. Hutton placed 12th out of 29 finishers with a time of 11:38:02. Notably, he was the oldest runner to cross
the line, continuing to redefine the limits of age and endurance.
Or consider his historic finish at the Brazos Bend 50-miler, where he became the first American to achieve a 50-year longevity span for completing 50-mile races. A photo taken the day before the race shows Hutton in jeans near the finish line, a quiet moment before a monumental achievement. Another picture, taken by his wife Sandra Kay Hutton after the race, captures the triumph of his finish and the medal that symbolized a lifetime
of perseverance.
Hutton’s accomplishments are not isolated feats. They are part of a tapestry of family and community legacy tied closely to the JFK 50-mile race. He joins the ranks of other ultramarathon legends with ties to Frederick, such as Kim Byron and Tom Whitesell, both of whom are part of the elite club of runners who have completed the JFK 50-miler across six or more decades. Hutton and Whitesell actually ran cross-country together in high school, and both embarked on
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Shane Hutton runs in the Frederick Watershed.
Shane
and Randy Gesell have all run the JFK 50 Mile Ultramarathon. their ultrarunning careers the same day in 1969.
Running truly runs in the family. Hutton’s brother Brock is a member of the five-decade club, and the two became the first brothers to complete an ultramarathon 50 years apart when they finished the Freight Train 50 km in December 2023. Hutton’s wife, a former Frederick County school nurse, also completed the JFK 50-miler once.
Behind each finish line is a rigorous routine of preparation and discipline. Hutton’s training regimen includes long runs ranging from 13 to 18 miles.
“Either on the Appalachian Trail or up at the Frederick City Watershed or on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal,” Hutton
said. “Depending on the year, I will do [one to three] long runs in a week.”
Additionally, he makes sure to carefully pace his training runs to maintain consistency and prevent injury.
Fueling his body for a 50-mile challenge has been refined over the decades. His go-to hydration includes GU Roctane energy drink (grape flavor, no caffeine) and plain water. For fuel, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, potato chips and Dannon fruit-on-the-bottom yogurt keep his stomach settled and energy levels steady. He occasionally rewards himself with a mint chocolate Oreo cookie, a small indulgence earned mile by mile.
“When I was young, I had stomach problems during races,” Hutton said,
“but not in recent years, as I have learned what works for me.”
While he avoids caffeine early in the race, he introduces it in small doses in the final third for an extra kick when fatigue sets in. Four ibuprofen tablets throughout the race help manage inflammation and pain without compromising his system.
The ultramarathon community has taken note. Hutton currently ranks third in the world for 50-mile longevity, just behind South African running icon Wally Hayward, who recorded a span of 59 years between his first and last 50-mile finishes. That makes Hutton the current world living leader, a title that speaks volumes about not just his endurance but his consistency and passion for the sport.
From that first run in jeans at age 13 to his most recent finishes across rugged trails and snake-filled landscapes, Hutton has not only endured, he has inspired. Through every muddy mile and painful step, his mantra remains constant: “Just keep running,” he remarked. “The finish line remains far beyond the horizon.”
Hutton has already registered for the 2025 JFK 50-miler in November.
Rocco Geppi is a freelance writer, having earned his professional journalist credentials in his late teens, and has made a career out of his passion. He enjoys connecting with people, bringing communities together, and highlighting what makes the people and the community uniquely invaluable.
From left, Mike O’Grady, Tom Whitesell,
Hutton
IBY KAREN PEACOCK SPECIAL TO THE NEWS-POST
Beginner’s Mind
Dance journey
never took dance lessons as a child. I had no interest in cheerleading or any other sporty activities. I dress modestly and don’t care much about clothes and less about makeup. A Myers Briggs test classified me as an off-the-charts introvert.
So how did this kind of person end up in love with belly dancing?
My parents were watching some Western the first time I saw a belly dancer, and I thought she was the most beautiful creature in the world. Mexican dancing girls in big skirts and hoop earrings also frequented those shows, and I hoped to be like them when I grew up.
In the late ’60s, I enjoyed flopping around to the local garage bands at my junior high on Friday nights. A few of the cool kids knew the latest dances. We would respectfully encircle them for a time and then return to our random gyrations.
To make up for missing ballet lessons as a girl, I attended rec center classes in my 40s. I gave it up when expertise didn’t come right away.
Dance aerobics was boring, and I hated the music.
Zumba was better. I never mastered the steps, but bouncing to the lively music was entertaining and great exercise. Unfortunately, the only class that fit my schedule was early Saturday morning, so this night owl quit once the session ended.
When I saw the notice for nearby belly dance instruction, I was intrigued but not especially hopeful that I’d stick with it. That was in 2017, and I’ve been taking classes with Anam Cara Dance ever since.
The instructor and owner, Lindsey McCormick, brought out the best in us.
In 2019, Anam Cara dancers participated in Shimmy Mob, an international group that raises funds for victims of domestic abuse.
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If we had trouble with a move, she offered modifications. The other students were fun and supportive. The jingle of our coin belts made me happy, and so did the discovery of a form
of exercise that is also art.
At the end of the session, I participated in my first ever dance recital, though I hadn’t yet mastered the shimmy. That skill came a few months later and I remember wondering how something so easy had once been so difficult. I was finally learning the value of patience and persistence.
Lindsey’s choreographies became more and more ambitious. I found myself dancing with props: a sword, a veil and a fan.
My coin belt collection grew.
In 2019, skirt dancing became my absolute favorite, both to watch and to per-
form. The swirling 35-yard skirts recalled those long-ago senoritas dancing around Western campfires. I was determined to be a part of it.
Though the dances are complicated (to me, at least), Lindsey breaks them down into bite-sized chunks called combos. We generally learn the footwork first, then the skirt movements, and finally the gestures and facial expressions.
The combos were developed by the Divine Chaos Fusion Collective in Arizona, and they’ve spread globally. By learning
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Your estate planning questions answered
What are the tax consequences of liquidating stock owned by trust?
I am the trustee of my deceased aunt’s trust. Her trust assets will be distributed to 15 beneficiaries. She did not own real estate. She had CDs, bonds, a ROTH IRA, a traditional IRA and a brokerage account, all titled in the trust. My question is related to the brokerage account. I’m trying to decide whether to distribute in kind or to sell all the stock and distribute the proceeds as cash. It would be considerably easier for me and for the beneficiaries if I liquidated and disbursed cash.
Are there any tax or other disadvantages to either the trust, to me (additional reporting or logistics, for example) or beneficiaries if I liquidate? One beneficiary opined that I should not sell because I’d make him “lose the stepped-up basis,” which doesn’t make a lick of sense to me, but before dismissing him out of hand I want to make sure I fully understand the implications. Do I have this right, or does he have a valid concern?
You are correct and the beneficiary is wrong. Whether you liquidate the stock or distribute the shares to the beneficiaries, the beneficiaries will still benefit from the step-up in basis that occurred upon your aunt’s death.
For the uninitiated, shares of stock realize capital gain when they are sold if their value has increased. The gain is the difference between the sale proceeds and the basis, which usually is the purchase price of the stock. So, if you purchased a share for $100 and sold it for $150, the gain would be $50. (The federal tax rate for capital gains is graduated but for most people it’s 15%. There can also be a state tax on top of this.)
However, when someone dies owning stock the basis is adjusted to its date-ofdeath value. This is typically referred to as a “step-up” in basis or a “stepped-up” basis. So, if your aunt bought a share for $100 and its value when she died had grown to $150, then that would be the new basis. If it were then sold for $150, there would be no gain and no tax.
If it took some time to settle the estate and the stock continued to grow in value, there could still be some capital gain. For instance, if the stock was worth $175 when it was sold, there would be gain of $25 that would be passed on to the beneficiaries.
A somewhat more complicated concern has to do with the traditional IRA. If you liquidate it, it will be immediately taxable. If you distribute the IRA itself to the beneficiaries, they will have five or 10 years to withdraw the funds and pay the taxes (whether they have five or 10 years is a complicated issue if they are not individually named as beneficiaries). That way they can control when they receive the taxable income.
The problem is that it can be very difficult or perhaps impossible to arrange for the IRA to be divided into 15 shares when it sounds like your aunt made it payable to the trust. So, unless the IRA is very large and its liquidation could cause considerable income to be realized immediately, the path of least resistance is for you to liquidate it now despite the tax consequences. The trust will realize the income and have to report it on its 1041 tax return. However, it will then take a deduction since it will be distributing the proceeds to the beneficiaries. It will issue each a K-1 to each of the beneficiaries reporting the share of this income each receives. They will then report this income on their personal tax returns.
Harry S. Margolis practices elder law, estate and special needs planning at Margolis Bloom & D’Agostino in Wellesley, Massachusetts, and is the founder of elderlawanswers.com and co-founder of the Academy of Special Needs Planners. He is author of “The Baby Boomers Guide to Trusts:Your All-Purpose Estate Planning Tool” and answers consumer questions about estate planning issues at askharry.info. Please post your estate planning questions there.
Karen Peacock dances on the beach during the Art of the Belly festival in Ocean City.
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all of them, a dancer can improvise with anyone from anywhere by following simple cues.
COVID sidelined our in-person classes and Lindsey began offering them online. It was tricky to follow dance moves on a screen, but there was an important benefit. Because the classes were recorded, we could watch them on our own whenever we wanted. The videos continued after we resumed meeting in the studio.
As a member of Troupe Lotus Sol, the skirt offshoot of Troupe Anam Cara, I’ve gotten to dance twice at Frederick’s In the Streets festival and at several recitals.
For years I’d been hearing good things about the Art of the Belly festival in Ocean City. With a big birthday fast approaching, it was finally time to check it out. If not then, when?
I practiced the Lotus Sol routine incessantly, first with the videos and then with music only. A couple weeks before the festival, parts of it still eluded me. I didn’t want to ruin the routine at such an important gath-
ering, so I decided to bow out this time. Lindsey tried to convince me that the festivalgoers tend to be kind and accepting, but I had to find that out for myself.
The event was even better than I expected. I took fascinating workshops and watched dozens of performances. When Anam Cara and Lotus Sol joined forces onstage, I was blown away by the dancers’ talent, the fabulous choreography and the imaginative props and costumes.
Later I was surprised when they good-naturedly recapped the flaws in the performance. Even after months with the routine, I’d missed them. Judging from the audience’s reactions, I think they did, too. That was a valuable lesson. With so much happening onstage, it’s hard to detect individual glitches.
The Art of the Belly festival 2026 is already on my calendar, and I plan to do everything I can to take the stage then.
Karen Peacock is a writer and artist who lives in downtown Frederick. She turns 70 in May. Her column, Beginner’s Mind, explores the joy of trying new things.
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Blend your way to better chicken vindaloo
BY CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL
CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL’S MILK STREET
Vindaloo is an Indian dish of Portuguese influence that typically is associated with the state of Goa on India’s southwestern coast, but the curry is popular around the world. Made with pork, lamb or chicken, it’s notable for its vinegary tang, a generous dose of garlic and the spiciness of dried chilies. In this recipe from our cookbook “ Milk Street 365: The All-Purpose Cookbook for Every Day of the Year,” we puree a host of spices in a blender, along with fresh garlic and ginger, bracing white vinegar and a bit of brown sugar. The result is a thick paste that is sweetly aromatic. After the chicken soaks for a bit, both meat and marinade go into the skillet to cook and reduce.
The Kashmiri chili powder used in India is vibrantly colored with moderate heat; we found a mixture of sweet paprika and cayenne to be a good substitute. If you purchase Kashmiri chili powder, substitute 4 teaspoons for the paprika and cayenne.
Don’t worry if the chicken sticks to the pot immediately after it is added. Allow it to cook undisturbed and it eventually will release with ease. And don’t be afraid to allow the chicken and puree to brown as they cook. This brings out the flavors in the spices and tames the pungency of the aromatics, yielding a sauce that tastes full and round. Sprinkle the finished dish with sliced chilies and cilantro and serve with basmati rice.
Ingredients:
Start to finish: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4
¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons white vinegar, divided 12 medium garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
4 whole cloves or 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2½ teaspoons ground turmeric
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
½ to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and halved
2 tablespoons neutral oil
Fresno or jalapeño chilies, stemmed and sliced into thin rings, to serve
Fresh cilantro leaves, to serve
Directions:
In a blender, combine ¼ cup vinegar, garlic, ginger, paprika, sugar, cloves, turmeric, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon, ¾ teaspoon salt, 1¼ teaspoons pepper and 3 tablespoons water. Puree until smooth, scraping the blender as needed. Pour into a medium bowl, add the chicken and toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
In a large Dutch oven over medium, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the chicken and marinade in an even layer. Cook without stirring until the marinade has browned and the chicken releases easily from the pot, 5 to 9 minutes. Stir, then add 1/3 cup water and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until a skewer inserted into the chicken meets no resistance, 35 to 45 minutes.
Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar, increase to medium and cook, stirring often, until the sauce is thick enough that a spoon drawn through leaves a trail, about 8 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with sliced chilies and cilantro.
Chicken Vindaloo
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Chicken vindaloo.
SPRING CALENDAR
SUNDAY,
April 27
Community and festivals
America250! History Fair
12-4 p.m.
Amphitheater, Carroll Creek Linear Park, Frederick.
Join a “Walk Through History’ highlighting the role Maryland, and particularly Frederick County, has played in the birth and development of our nation. Opening ceremony begins at noon with representatives from both the Mayor’s and the County Executive’s offices. Members of the Butterfly Ridge Elementary School chorus will perform. Historic venues and organizations, several with re-enactors and others dressed in period attire.
Contact: Ysabel Flora Suarez, ysabel.f.suarez@gmail.com, 301-676-0823. https://www.visitfrederick.org/history-fair/
Other
Cash Bingo
11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Frederick Elks Lodge, 289 Willowdale Drive, Frederick.
Doors open 11:30 a.m., Bingo begins at 1 p.m. with 22 games cash payouts for all games. Payouts increase with increased
attendance so invite your bingo playing friends! Tip jars, 50/50 raffle. Food and drink available. Cash only, ATM on site. Ages 21 and older. Contact Karen at KMcNitt53@aol.com or call 301-662-3301, ext. 27, and leave a message to reserve your tickets!
Contact: Karen Larson McNitt, KMcNitt53@ aol.com, 301-639-8829.
Cost: $25 advance, $30 at the door.
Holocaust Remembrance Day Program
1-3 p.m.
Beth Sholom Congregation, 1011 N. Market St., Frederick.
The Beth Sholom and Kol Ami Congregations’ annual Holocaust Remembrance program. Speakers will include a local Holocaust survivor and Frederick government leaders. Join us as we honor and remember those who died at the Holocaust.
Contact: Jon Solomon, solomonjt2003@ yahoo.com.
https://www.bethsholomfrederick.org/
MONDAY, April 28
Classes workshops and lectures
Mental Health Workshop: Managing Relationships with Adult Children
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana.
Interactions between older adults and their adult children are often a mix of positive support but can also include conflict and strain. Older adults may increasingly rely on their children for support as they age, while adult children may navigate the role of providing care while respecting their parents’ autonomy. Let’s explore this important topic while connecting as a group. Presenter: Estelle Dupree LCPC, LCADAS Therapist, Frederick County Health Department.
Contact: Urbana Senior Center, virtualseniorcenter@frederickcountymd. gov, 301-600-7020.
https://www.frederickcountymd. gov/8075/50-Community-Centers Health
Exercise: Senior Recreation Council 8:55-10:10 a.m.
Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick.
Meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Requires $10 annual dues. See website and contact coordinator.
Contact: Sally, sallywselby@gmail.com, 301906-1296.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
TUESDAY, April 29
Other
Weekly Tuesday Night Bingo 5-9:10 p.m.
New Windsor Fire Dept., 101 High St., New Windsor.
Every Tuesday night. Doors open 5 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m. Food and drinks available.
Contact: Barbara Blacksten, d_pstrine@msn. com, 410-596-6313.
http://info@nwfd10.org
Outdoors
Moderate Hikes — Senior Recreation Council 12 a.m.
Locations vary. Requires $10 annual dues. See website. As scheduled. Hikes offered April to June and September to October (weather permitting). For more advanced hikers. Maybe 5-7 miles in length on uneven ground and hills.
Staff file photo by Katina Zentz
Regina Lewis, left, and Teri Cecil are framed by the covered bridge as they walk through Baker Park in Frederick in 2023.
Meeting locations vary. Contact coordinator. Contact: Ray Rother, crwords@verizon.net, 301-662-6315.
https://srcfrederick.org
Sports and recreation
Basketball — Senior Recreation Council
7-9 p.m.
Walkersville Recreation Center (Elementary School), 83 Frederick St., Walkersville.
Requires registration and $10 annual dues see website. Enter through gym doors on the right side of the school. Meets November through May.
Contact: Don Sherwood, donpsherwood@ gmail.com, 301-514-5866.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
WEDNESDAY, April 30
Health
Exercise: Senior Recreation Council
8:55-10:10 a.m.
Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick.
Meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Requires $10 annual dues. See website and contact coordinator.
Contact: Sally, sallywselby@gmail.com, 301906-1296.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
Sports and recreation
Softball — Senior Recreation Council
12 a.m.
Pinecliff Park, 8350 Pinecliff Park Road, Frederick.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website. April-September. Wednesday: Practice at 6 p.m. Friday: Games at 6:30 p.m. Associated activity costs. Contact coordinator. Activity is open to women over 40 and men over 50.
Contact: Adrian Winpigler, 301-662-6623.
https://srcfrederick.org
THURSDAY, May 1
Other
Division of Aging & Independence
Resource Fair
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick.
Chat with Division of Aging & Independence staff. Learn about resources available for caregiving, Medicare and drug plans, energy assistance, housing issues, veterans, transportation, nursing homes, ombudsman assistance, more.
Contact: Frederick Senior Center,
virtualseniorcenter@frederickcountymd. gov, 3016001234.
https://www.frederickcountymd. gov/8075/50-Community-Centers
Sports and recreation
Open Duckpin Bowling 1-3 p.m.
Walkersville Lanes, 44 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville.
Hosted by Senior Recreation Council. Not league bowling. Requires $10 annual dues. Cost is weekly cost of bowling. See website and contact coordinator.
Contact: Gerald Blessing, g.blessing@ ieee.org, 240-651-1865.
https://srcfrederick.org/
Visual arts
Exhibit: “Tea and Tranquility: Savoring the Beauty of Small Moments”
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Frederick 50+ (Senior) Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick.
Jamie Moore is a food, lifestyle, and fine art photographer based in Frederick County. Her work will be on display at the Rosemary & Thyme Gallery in the Frederick 50+ Community Center from May-June.
Contact: Frederick Senior Center,
virtualseniorcenter@frederickcountymd. gov, 301-600-3525.
http://www.essentialquince.com
FRIDAY, May 2
Health
Exercise: Senior Recreation Council 8:55-10:10 a.m.
Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St. Meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Requires $10 annual dues. See website and contact coordinator.
Contact: Sally, sallywselby@gmail.com, 301-906-1296.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
Sports and recreation
Softball — Senior Recreation Council 12 a.m.
Pinecliff Park, 8350 Pinecliff Park Road, Frederick.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website. April-September. Wednesday: Practice at 6 p.m. Friday: Games at 6:30 p.m. Associated activity costs. Contact coordinator. Activity is open to women over 40 and men over 50.
Contact: Adrian Winpigler, 301-662-6623.
https://srcfrederick.org
SPRING CALENDAR
Bocce — Senior Recreation Council
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Baker Park Bocce courts, Frederick. Requires $10 annual dues. See website for details.
Contact: Terri Baker, cyclechick54@ outlook.com, 301-508-0283.
https://srcfrederick.org
Visual arts
Exhibit: “Tea and Tranquility: Savoring the Beauty of Small Moments”
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Frederick 50+ (Senior) Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick.
Jamie Moore is a food, lifestyle, and fine art photographer based in Frederick County. Her work will be on display at the Rosemary & Thyme Gallery in the Frederick 50+ Community Center from May-June.
Contact: Frederick Senior Center, virtualseniorcenter@frederickcountymd. gov, 301-600-3525.
http://www.essentialquince.com
SATURDAY, May 3
Religious and spiritual
Ernie Couch & Revival Concert
7-8:30 p.m.
Taylorsville United Methodist Church, 4356 Ridge Road, Mount Airy.
This family group from Nashville, Tenn., will share traditional and new Gospel songs for all ages. Come early and enjoy sandwiches and desserts. An offering will be collected to support the band. Come enjoy the concert. You will be blessed.
Contact: Anna Grimes, taylorsvilleumcmd@ gmail.com, 410-875-4101. http://www.taylorsvilleumc.org
MONDAY, May 5
Health
Exercise: Senior Recreation Council 8:55-10:10 a.m.
Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Requires $10 annual dues. See website and contact coordinator.
Contact: Sally, sallywselby@gmail.com, 301-906-1296.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
TUESDAY, May 6
Other
Weekly Tuesday Night Bingo
5-9:10 p.m.
New Windsor Fire Dept., 101 High St., New Windsor.
Every Tuesday night. Doors open 5 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m. Food and drinks available.
Contact: Barbara Blacksten, d_pstrine@ msn.com, 410-596-6313. http://info@nwfd10.org
Outdoors
Easy Hikes with the Senior Recreation Council
12 a.m.
Meeting Locations Vary.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website for details. Hikes offered April through June, and September through October. Hike from 3 to 6 miles on terrain with good footing and little or no elevation change. Pace is adjusted to the speed of the group. Meeting locations vary, contact coordinator.
Contact: Kathy Ginsburg, kathyginsburg1106@gmail.com, 301-6394144.
https://srcfrederick.org
Sports and recreation
Basketball — Senior Recreation Council 7-9 p.m.
Walkersville Recreation Center (Elementary School), 83 Frederick St., Walkersville.
Requires registration and $10 annual dues see website. Enter through gym doors on the right side of the school. Meets November through May.
Contact: Don Sherwood, donpsherwood@ gmail.com, 301-514-5866.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
WEDNESDAY, May 7
Health
Exercise: Senior Recreation Council 8:55-10:10 a.m.
Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick.
Meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Requires $10 annual dues. See website and contact coordinator.
Contact: Sally, sallywselby@gmail.com, 301906-1296.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
Sports and recreation
Softball — Senior Recreation Council 12 a.m.
Pinecliff Park, 8350 Pinecliff Park Road, Frederick.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website. April-September. Wednesday: Practice at 6 p.m. Friday: Games at 6:30 p.m. Associated activity costs. Contact coordinator. Activity is open to women over 40 and men over 50.
Contact: Adrian Winpigler, 301-662-6623. https://srcfrederick.org
THURSDAY, May 8
Sports and recreation
Bicycling — Senior Recreation Council
9 a.m.
Locations vary.
Requires $10 annual dues see website. Meeting locations vary, depending on ride location contact coordinator.
Contact: Kathy Araiza, myjamis1@gmail. com, 301-606-0064. https://srcfrederick.org
Open Duckpin Bowling 1-3 p.m.
Walkersville Lanes, 44 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville.
Hosted by Senior Recreation Council. Not league bowling. Requires $10 annual dues. Cost is weekly cost of bowling. See website and contact coordinator.
Contact: Gerald Blessing, g.blessing@ ieee.org, 240-651-1865. https://srcfrederick.org/
FRIDAY, May 9
Classes workshops and lectures
Physical Therapy Education — Posture 1-2 p.m.
Middletown Library, 31 E. Green St., Middletown.
Join Dr. Brad Eyler, a local physical therapist, for an interactive presentation on posture and the impact it has on our bodies. Learn strategies and exercises to help improve posture and win the fight against gravity.
Contact: Cassidy L, 301-600-7560. https://frederick.librarycalendar.com/ event/physical-therapy-education-arthritismanagement-158834
Health
Exercise: Senior Recreation Council 8:55-10:10 a.m.
Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick.
Meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Requires $10 annual dues. See website and contact coordinator.
Contact: Sally, sallywselby@gmail.com, 301906-1296.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
Performing arts and music
Bluegrass Jam 7-10 p.m.
Mount Pleasant Ruritan, 8101 Crum Road, Walkersville.
Open to all levels of acoustic musicians and vocalists. Spectators, families welcome. Sandwiches, snacks and sodas available for purchase. No smoking or swearing. $5 donation at the door requested. 301-7885570.
Contact: Trevella J Foster, trevella@comcast. net, 301-898-3719.
http://mtpleasantruritan.com
Sports
and recreation
Softball — Senior Recreation Council 12 a.m.
Pinecliff Park, 8350 Pinecliff Park Road, Frederick.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website. April-September. Wednesday: Practice at 6 p.m. Friday: Games at 6:30 p.m. Associated activity costs. Contact coordinator. Activity is open to women over 40 and men over 50. Contact: Adrian Winpigler, 301-662-6623.
https://srcfrederick.org
Bocce — Senior Recreation Council 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Baker Park Bocce courts, Frederick. Requires $10 annual dues. See website for details.
Contact: Terri Baker, cyclechick54@outlook. com, 301-508-0283.
https://srcfrederick.org
SUNDAY, May 11
Performing arts and music
”In Her Arms: Songs of Love and Nature” 4-5:30 p.m.
Evangelical Lutheran Church, 31 E. Church St., Frederick .
Join the Frederick Chorale over Mother’s Day weekend for their spring concert, performing music celebrating the renewal of springtime!
Contact: Kiley Mead, kiley.mead@ frederickchorale.org, 301-514-4524. https://www.frederickchorale.org/
Division of Aging and Independence now offers a Creative Movement Workshop each Wednesday
The Frederick County Division of Aging and Independence is partnering with ClancyWorks Dance Company to offer The Creative Movement Workshop. This engaging workshop is designed to enhance well-being through breathing, singing and dancing exercises. Classes will also discuss themes and allow participants to socialize and commune.
“ClancyWorks Dance Company has offered this creative opportunity to numerous older adult groups throughout central Maryland,” said Home and Community Connections director Kitty Devilbiss. “We are very excited to bring this acclaimed program to Frederick County and provide space to explore music and creative movement in a safe and welcoming community.”
ClancyWorks Dance Company was founded by artistic director Adrienne Clancy in 2001. ClancyWorks’ mission is to help enhance the quality of life for people, using the arts to develop mutual understanding and to advance positive social action through four program areas: performance, arts in education, community engagement, and professional development.
The Creative Movement Workshop, led by ClancyWorks Dance Company, will be held each Wednesday through June 11. The first workshop was held on April 9.
There are two locations and times available:
• Emmitsburg 50+ Community Center: Wednesdays from 1 to 2 p.m., located at 300 S Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. For more information, call 301-600-6350.
• Middletown 50+ Community Center: Wednesdays from 3 to 4 p.m., located at 101 Prospect Ave., Middletown. For more information, call 301-600-3613.
Classes will include a variety of activities such as breathing exercises, singing and dancing.
ClancyWorks Dance Studio’s teaching artists are highly trained to work with diverse populations and abilities, including those with mobility and memory issues. This ensures that all participants can fully enjoy and benefit from the workshop.
Thanks to a generous grant from the Maryland Arts Council, the Frederick County Division of Aging and Independence is pleased to offer these workshops at no cost to participants.
For more information, contact the Frederick County Division of Aging and Independence at 301-600-1234. Anyone that needs auxiliary aids and services for effective communication or a reasonable modification in programs, services or activities, contact the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator at ada@frederickcountymd.gov or by calling 301-600-1100.
SPRING CALENDAR
MONDAY, May 12
Health
Exercise: Senior Recreation Council
8:55-10:10 a.m.
Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick.
Meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Requires $10 annual dues. See website and contact coordinator.
Contact: Sally, sallywselby@gmail.com, 301-906-1296.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
Performing arts and music
”In Her Arms: Songs of Love and Nature”
7-8:30 p.m.
Evangelical Lutheran Church, 31 E. Church St., Frederick .
Join the Frederick Chorale over Mother’s Day weekend for their spring concert, performing music celebrating the renewal of springtime!
Contact: Kiley Mead, kiley.mead@ frederickchorale.org, 301-514-4524.
https://www.frederickchorale.org/
TUESDAY, May 13
Other
Weekly Tuesday Night Bingo
5-9:10 p.m.
New Windsor Fire Dept., 101 High St., New Windsor.
Every Tuesday night. Doors open 5 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m. Food and drinks available.
Contact: Barbara Blacksten, d_pstrine@ msn.com, 410-596-6313.
http://info@nwfd10.org
Outdoors
Moderate Hikes — Senior Recreation Council
12 a.m.
Locations vary.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website. As scheduled. Hikes offered April to June and September to October (weather permitting). For more advanced hikers. Maybe 5-7 miles in length on uneven ground and hills. Meeting locations vary. Contact coordinator.
Contact: Ray Rother, crwords@verizon. net, 301-662-6315.
https://srcfrederick.org
Sports and recreation
Basketball — Senior Recreation Council
7-9 p.m.
Walkersville Recreation Center (Elementary School), 83 Frederick St., Walkersville.
Requires registration and $10 annual dues see website. Enter through gym doors on the right side of the school. Meets November through May.
Contact: Don Sherwood, donpsherwood@gmail.com, 301-5145866.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
WEDNESDAY, May 14
Health
Exercise: Senior Recreation Council
8:55-10:10 a.m.
Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick.
Meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Requires $10 annual dues. See website and contact coordinator.
Contact: Sally, sallywselby@gmail.com, 301-906-1296.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
Sports and recreation
Softball — Senior Recreation Council 12 a.m.
Pinecliff Park, 8350 Pinecliff Park Road, Frederick.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website. April-September. Wednesday: Practice at 6 p.m. Friday: Games at 6:30 p.m. Associated activity costs. Contact coordinator. Activity is open to women over 40 and men over 50.
Contact: Adrian Winpigler, 301-6626623.
https://srcfrederick.org
THURSDAY, May 15
Sports and recreation
Open Duckpin Bowling 1-3 p.m.
Walkersville Lanes, 44 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville. Hosted by Senior Recreation Council. Not league bowling. Requires $10 annual
dues. Cost is weekly cost of bowling. See website and contact coordinator.
Contact: Gerald Blessing, g.blessing@ ieee.org, 240-651-1865.
https://srcfrederick.org/
FRIDAY, May 16
Health
Exercise: Senior Recreation Council 8:55-10:10 a.m.
Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick.
Meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Requires $10 annual dues. See website and contact coordinator.
Contact: Sally, sallywselby@gmail. com, 301-906-1296.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
Other
Disabled American Veteran Service Officer at Fort Detrick
9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Porter Street, Fort Detrick. The third Friday of each month by appointment only. The DAV Service Officer will be available to provide information and prepare VA claims to obtain VA benefits for service members, veterans, their spouse and dependents. Appointments can be made by calling DAV Service Officer, Ernie Unger 301-842-2562, or (cell) 301-331-0091 or email michelobqt@ yahoo.com.
Contact: Ernie Unger, michelobqt@ yahoo.com, 301-842-2562. http://www.dav.org
Sports and recreation
Softball — Senior Recreation Council
12 a.m.
Pinecliff Park, 8350 Pinecliff Park Road, Frederick.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website. April-September. Wednesday: Practice at 6 p.m. Friday: Games at 6:30 p.m. Associated activity costs. Contact coordinator. Activity is open to women over 40 and men over 50.
Contact: Adrian Winpigler, 301-6626623.
https://srcfrederick.org
Bocce — Senior Recreation Council
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Baker Park Bocce courts, Frederick. Requires $10 annual dues. See website for details.
Contact: Terri Baker, cyclechick54@ outlook.com, 301-508-0283. https://srcfrederick.org
MONDAY, May 19
Health
Exercise: Senior Recreation Council
8:55-10:10 a.m.
Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick.
Meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Requires $10 annual dues. See website and contact coordinator.
Contact: Sally, sallywselby@gmail.com, 301-906-1296.
Cost: $2. https://srcfrederick.org
Other
Talley Book Group — Senior Recreation Council
10:15-11:15 a.m.
Talley Recreation Center (Classroom A, ground floor), 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick. Requires $10 annual dues see website for details.
Contact: Kathy Blackstone, hkblackstone01@ gmail.com, 908-797-6539. https://srcfrederick.org
In the company of friends
TUESDAY, May 20
Other
Weekly Tuesday Night Bingo
5-9:10 p.m.
New Windsor Fire Dept., 101 High St., New Windsor.
Every Tuesday night. Doors open 5 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m. Food and drinks available.
Contact: Barbara Blacksten, d_pstrine@msn. com, 410-596-6313. http://info@nwfd10.org
Outdoors
Easy Hikes with the Senior Recreation Council
12 a.m.
Meeting Locations Vary.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website for details. Hikes offered April through June, and September through October. Hike from 3 to 6 miles on terrain with good footing and little or no elevation change. Pace is adjusted to the speed of the group. Meeting locations vary, contact coordinator.
Contact: Kathy Ginsburg, kathyginsburg1106@gmail.com, 301-6394144. https://srcfrederick.org
TRANSIT PLUS Register Schedule Ride
SPRING CALENDAR
Sports and recreation
Basketball — Senior Recreation Council
7-9 p.m.
Walkersville Recreation Center (Elementary School), 83 Frederick St., Walkersville.
Requires registration and $10 annual dues see website. Enter through gym doors on the right side of the school. Meets November through May.
Contact: Don Sherwood, donpsherwood@ gmail.com, 301-514-5866.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
WEDNESDAY, May 21
Health
Exercise: Senior Recreation Council
8:55-10:10 a.m.
Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick.
Meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Requires $10 annual dues. See website and contact coordinator.
Contact: Sally, sallywselby@gmail.com, 301906-1296.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
Friends In Frederick Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
12-2 p.m.
Mount Pleasant Ruritan Club, 8101 Crum Road, Walkersville.
Family caregivers often find themselves overwhelmed. The support group will be exploring some of the help that is available at this meeting. The guest speaker will be from Shepherd’s Staff, a local in-home care provider. Family caregivers, regardless of the condition, may find this meeting of interest. The meeting begins at noon with lunch.
Contact: John Nicodemus, john.nicodemus@ verizon.net, 240-815-0080.
https://fifpdsg.org/
Sports and recreation
Softball — Senior Recreation Council 12 a.m.
Pinecliff Park, 8350 Pinecliff Park Road, Frederick.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website. April-September. Wednesday: Practice at 6 p.m. Friday: Games at 6:30 p.m.
Associated activity costs. Contact coordinator. Activity is open to women over 40 and men over 50.
Contact: Adrian Winpigler, 301-662-6623. https://srcfrederick.org
THURSDAY, May 22
Other
Taney Book Club — Senior Recreation Council 1:30-2:20 p.m.
Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website for details.
Contact: Mary Ann Foltz, mafoltz919@ verizon.net, 301-662-6199. https://srcfrederick.org
Sports and recreation
Bicycling — Senior Recreation Council 9 a.m.
Locations vary.
Requires $10 annual dues see website. Meeting locations vary, depending on ride location contact coordinator.
Contact: Kathy Araiza, myjamis1@gmail. com, 301-606-0064. https://srcfrederick.org
Open Duckpin Bowling 1-3 p.m.
Walkersville Lanes, 44 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville.
Hosted by Senior Recreation Council. Not league bowling. Requires $10 annual dues. Cost is weekly cost of bowling. See website and contact coordinator.
Contact: Gerald Blessing, g.blessing@ ieee.org, 240-651-1865.
https://srcfrederick.org/
FRIDAY, May 23
Health
Exercise: Senior Recreation Council 8:55-10:10 a.m.
Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick.
Meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Requires $10 annual dues. See website and contact coordinator.
Contact: Sally, sallywselby@gmail.com, 301-906-1296.
Cost: $2. https://srcfrederick.org
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