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Why would we walk?
How our shared 50-year path has evolved
BY DONNA DONNELLY SPECIAL TO THE NEWS-POST
“What if we went on a cross-country camping trip?”
That was the question my fiancé, Bruce, asked me back in 1975 as we were deciding how to celebrate our upcoming July Fourth wedding. Both of us fresh out of grad school and in the first year of our first real jobs, we wanted to have a memorable adventure together before settling down into real life.
I responded “Why not?” And we were off — planning only a general route and making just one reservation: two nights at a hotel in San Francisco for the traditional “fancy” part of our honeymoon.
We left Pittsburgh, where I grew up, in my new husband’s green standard-transmission Plymouth Duster with only a rough idea of how we’d get to San Francisco and back to our thenhome in Connecticut. We would hit as many national parks and monuments as possible. We were armed with our new tent, a gas stove, sleeping bags, folding chairs and a custom-made (by my husband the engineer) heavy wooden kitchen box. We had the latest large-format atlas and lots of folding paper maps. We had a journal to log memories and expenses, and a shared sense of adventure. What we didn’t have was an air-conditioned car, a phone of any kind or the internet.
Our firstborn, a daughter, experienced her first camping trip when
she was just nine months old. Despite the questionable weather forecast, we headed to Letchworth State Park, the “Grand Canyon of the East,” not far from our home, then in Buffalo, New York. Her maiden voyage ended badly; it was rainy, cold and miserable. We decided we shouldn’t subject our baby to those conditions, so after one night, we packed up and headed home. But we had her out camping again soon! And then there were two children. We welcomed our son when our daughter was just 21 months old. From then on, we were a fearless foursome on the road together. Our friends called us “road
warriors” because it seemed like we were so often on the road visiting our families in Pittsburgh and on Cape Cod or camping and hiking, mostly in Canada or the eastern half of the United States. We hiked many miles together over the years and drove even more miles.
Before we knew it, with our children both educated and on their own, we were back to the two of us. My husband’s career afforded him the opportunity for international travel, and I would sometimes be able to join him. As a language professor, I had the opportunity to travel for professional development
and he would join me. We experienced places from Puerto Rico to Mexico to Europe. We explored using public transportation and rental cars to delve deeper into a country’s smaller cities and towns and historic sites.
Then one day, approaching retirement, my husband posed another question.
“What if we walked?”
I shot back, “Why would we walk? We can see more by renting a car, like we always do.”
He asked me to humor him and to consider going on a long-distance hike together just once, to see if we liked it. One day into our first hike in Italy, I was in!
That was in 2014. By 2024, we had completed seven long-distance, village to village hikes in seven different European countries. We’ve honed our process over the course of a decade. We plan and execute each walk on our own, and hike unsupported by any travel or luggage transfer service. We make reservations for lodging in each village in advance at bed and breakfasts, inns or small hotels. We carry everything we need for our usual week-long trek in our backpacks. We leave our luggage at an accommodation near the beginning of the hike and return for it when we’ve finished walking. Each walk has provided us with unique experiences and serendipitous encounters. We are currently planning our eighth village to village walk to celebrate our 50th anniversary!
A HANDFUL OF POSTCARDS FROM THE ROAD
Italy 2014: The Cammino di Francesco in the Rieti Valley Ciao from Italy!
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A photo taken early in their marriage while on a trail in Vermont.
After a steady 7.5-mile uphill climb today, we arrived at the hilltop village of Cantalice in the early afternoon but couldn’t find our casa vacanza (vacation house). We had a street address and the house even had a name, but the few people still out during the multi-hour riposo (rest) didn’t recognize it either. As we approached the (closed) tourist office, I saw two large, hand-written signs plastered on the front window. One was in Italian, the other in English, and both had my name on them in all caps, underlined in the Italian version. This can’t be good. But the helpful bar owner across the square made a phone call that connected us to the person with the key to our house, who escorted us there. Happy ending!
Spain 2016: The GR7 through the Alpujarra Mountains
Saludos de España,
As we approached the “solar casita” that we had rented on Airbnb, the young German couple with a baby who were currently living there passed along a message from the proprietor. There was a change in plans. We would now be staying in the yurt on the property. They kindly explained how the nearby shared composting toilet worked. We settled in for the night, during which we were entertained by a drum circle in the distance that lasted until dawn. But the good news is, the sunrise was spectacular!
Belgium/Luxembourg 2017: The Escapardenne Eisleck Trail in the Belgian-Luxembourg Ardennes
Bonjour de la Belgique,
By the end of the evening, the hightop table in the friendly bar in Houffalize was littered with an array of beer glasses, testimony to all of the beers the three of us had sampled together — in Belgium, each beer is served in its matching glass. The next morning, our new best friend, Frederic, and his wife, Linda, picked us up to drive to
his father’s house on the edge of the Ardennes Forest. When we arrived, Linda hauled out a large, colorful, stuffed, cloth bag, with several baguettes spilling over the top. A short time later, she called us in from the deck for lunch; the set table and its contents looked like a scene from a movie. Pinch me!
Greece 2018: The Menalon Trail on the Peloponnese Peninsula Yassou from Greece!
On the trail, among the shimmering olive trees, with a dwindling supply of water, we faced a long, uphill trek in the blazing sun. A family pulled off the road nearby. We were staring intently at our phones and the route ahead, so I didn’t notice when the woman got out of the car and approached, greeting me in Greek. I responded in kind. Then she tried English, probably because we didn’t look Greek. I laughed in relief, and so did she. It was good that we had English in common, because they had a problem, and so did we. They were lost and couldn’t find the rest of their family party. We were nearly out of water but had a map. A perfect partnership. We call them our Israeli heroes.
Portugal 2019: The Rota Vicentina in the Algarve Olá de Portugal,
I didn’t recognize the scent at first. It was a striking aroma, invigorating and minty, woodsy and refreshing. It was eucalyptus, native to Australia, and now an ecological nightmare here in Portugal. I didn’t recognize another type of tree as we continued farther south. They were gnarled giants with thick, furrowed bark, each sporting a big numeral, 0 to 9 painted in white. I learned that they are cork trees, and I am obsessed with them. I did recognize the stunning beauty of the five-mile circular beach walk in the village of Carrapateira. And I did recognize the serendipity of meeting Artur in the last village. He
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The author, Donna Donnelly, and her husband walk the Chemin de Stevenson in France in 2023, the route that Robert Lewis Stevenson followed with his donkey in the Cevennes mountains in 1878.
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A village in the Alpujarra mountains of Spain, as seen during a walking expedition. (See DONNELLY 10)
Beginner’s Mind
Serenity, souks and secret gardens
BY KAREN PEACOCK SPECIAL TO THE NEWS-POST
“Ayoub! Ayoub!” the peacock seemed to cry as we shifted into a new yoga pose.
After five days, we’d grown so used to our strutting visitors that the screeching barely registered. When peacocks interrupted our first session, we laughed and took photos.
“Karen, it’s your relative,” someone joked.
“Hey Ayoub,” another chimed in. “He’s calling you!”
After the sound’s similarity was pointed out, I couldn’t unhear it. From then on, all peacocks said “Ayoub.”
Ayoub Abdelmoula didn’t just lead our yoga classes. A certified behavioral therapist, he offered daily workshops and organized the entire trip. A native Moroccan, he now lives in Berlin with his diplomat wife, Haya. Ayoub added wellness retreats to his holistic health practice to share his knowledge and love of Morocco.
I’d always wanted to visit Marrakesh. So when my friends Cynthia and Russ invited me to join them on their upcoming Moroccan adventure, I couldn’t refuse. They’d traveled with Ayoub and Haya before and loved it.
The bulk of the trip would be spent at Hara Oasis, a beautiful resort in Agdz. Our days began with yoga, followed by breakfast and workshops. The trip included accommodations, farm-to-table meals, transportation and excursions. I had my own room in Marrakesh and a private bungalow at the retreat, all for about the same daily cost as the Ohio hotel I booked for the 2024 solar eclipse.
As someone used to DIY vacations, organized group travel would be a new
Hotel Noos Noos was bursting with color: decorative tiles, lush plants and an abundance of art and curios. We were served mint tea from a silver pot before receiving our keys. My room was lucky seven.
Eating and drinking
That night, our group dined at Le Bistro Arabe, where I feasted on olives, bread, red wine and my first tangine — a savory, slightly sweet stew cooked in a clay pot.
At Hara Oasis, meals were even better. Breakfast was an outdoor buffet with fresh-squeezed orange juice and thick crepes. Haya advised topping them with soft cheese and honey. Though there were many other choices, I stuck with that most mornings. Lunch and dinner were served family-style. I learned to pace myself, resisting the urge to fill up on the excellent bread and olives that preceded every meal. I enjoyed nearly everything, especially the eggplant dishes.
Excursions
The Oasis had gardens, fruit trees, a large pool and cozy spots to converse, make art, read or nap. But we didn’t just lounge around.
experience. Daily yoga and workshops were also unfamiliar territory. I’m no yogi, unless you count a few drop-in sessions, and I’ve never been one for deep self-reflection. But I reasoned that a few hours outside my comfort zone was a fair trade for an affordable Moroccan getaway with good company.
Turns out, those hours were some of the best. There’s nothing like holding the mountain pose with a view of the Atlas Mountains, and the workshops were both enjoyable and enlightening.
First impressions
Upon arriving in Marrakesh, our driver dropped us near our hotel where another man loaded our luggage into a wheelbarrow and led us through the bustling medina. We trotted behind him, dodging donkeys and motorbikes. One rider zipped by wearing a burka with a baseball cap perched on top.
The alleys in the old walled city offered no view of whole buildings, so our riad — a traditional home with an interior courtyard — looked uninviting from the exterior. But once inside, the
A dusty walk through scenic ruins and palm trees took us to Agdz’s marketplace for lunch and a little shopping. We discovered that credit cards aren’t as common as in the U.S. and Europe. We explored the magical Ait Benhaddou, an ancient fortified village and UNESCO World Heritage Site. We also climbed the golden sand dunes of Tagounite and visited Atlas Studios in Ouarzazate, where parts of Gladiator and Game of Thrones were filmed.
(See PEACOCK 12)
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Writing your own obit can be fun
BY GARY BENNETT SPECIAL TO THE NEWS-POST
Let’s face it, we’re all going to die. And since we are readers of Prime Time, we all know that our time could come at any time.
(As much as we appreciate the editors giving this magazine a contemporary title, we readers know the magazine could be called Any Time Now or What Day Is It Again?)
Lest you think this topic is overly morbid, there is an upside. You can take it upon yourself to write your own obituary! More and more people are doing this as part of their end-of-life planning.
There are many positives to writing your own obit. First and foremost, you can save your survivors the time and trouble at a time they are overcome by grief. Secondly, who is the best spokesperson for your life? You, of course! Don’t leave it to a spouse, sibling, child or (gasp) the funeral home to put you in the best possible light when you can do it yourself. Plus, you can embellish! What is frowned upon in resumes can finally have its day in obituaries. Besides, who would dare print a correction after you’re gone?
The task is not as tough as you might think. There are obit writing classes offered online and at some colleges for the aspiring end-of-life writer. Personally, I am surprised my friends at the Institute for Learning in Retirement at FCC have not thought of this, but then again, their writing courses don’t do as well as Beer Making and Scrapbooking. Even The News-Post has online prompts to help you write your obit.
There are plenty of so-called experts who will tell you the things you should put in and leave out of your obit.
Things to put in include your name, dates of birth and death (you’ll have to trust someone else on this one), list of
loved ones, education and career highlights, military service (if honorably discharged), memberships in organizations including houses of worship and Loyal Orders of Elks, Lions, Water Buffalo or any other civic-minded animal, and hobbies and special interests. Cause of death is optional but should be mandatory because nosy readers want to know.
I do take exception to the things experts say to leave out of your obit: personal grievances, political and religious points of view, family secrets and lists of people you appreciate because — get this — you might leave someone out.
On personal grievances, I say let ’em have it! Think George Costanza’s father in Seinfeld celebrating Festivus with the airing of the grievances.You’ll feel better about yourself if you get these things off your chest. Any good shrink will tell you that. Anyway, the objects of your ire can simply say that dementia got the best of you at the end or that you were a mean
old cuss and everyone knew it. What do you care?
Experts and I do agree on one thing: you should let your personality shine through. I’ll venture that most of us in this demographic do more than just glance at obits. We read them thoroughly to make sure no one had a better life than ours. Just imagine how refreshing it would be to read an obit that is honest, maybe slightly self-deprecating and obviously sweated over.
In this vein, I would like to offer my own obituary for your consideration. Hopefully, my demise won’t come any time soon, but if it does, at least I’ll have this rough draft on paper that my personal editor (my wife) can punch up later as she waits for the insurance money to come in.
Be advised that obits are not free. They can be quite pricey and often charged by the line. My obit below could easily be over $1,000, but rightfully so.
Gary Alva Bennett
Gary Alva Bennett came into this world on the coldest day of the year — January 21, 1957. This may have been a precursor to his life and times. The first son of Rose and Howard Bennett, Gary (or “little Alvie” as his father delighted in calling him) somehow sprang to life in Keyser, West Virginia’s Potomac Valley Hospital, whose record of successful births, shall we say, is spotty.
Gary didn’t grow up in a town, city, farm or suburb. He grew up along the road; more specifically, Route 220 in Allegany County, Maryland.
Life was not easy. His first memories included playing with dirt in the backyard and hitting rocks with a baseball bat. He didn’t have many friends growing up but his best may have been his trusty “pitch back” machine, which made friends unnecessary.
Life was not all bad, though. Gary grew
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A scene from a walking expedition in Greece. recommended where our next walk should be.
France 2023: GR70 Robert Louis Stevenson Trail in the Cevennes Mountains
Salutations de la France!
As we sat in the village park, our lunch spread out on a picnic table, another couple, with their own sack of goodies, took up residence at the other picnic table. We smiled politely and nodded to each other. Little did we know that they would be our trail buddies and new French friends! The next village was tiny and the gîte (lodging) we stayed in was the only choice when we made the reservation. Our room here is windowless and cramped, the host is uninterested and her food was uninspiring. The reviews were good. How could this place be so bad? We laughed and repeated to each other: “We can put up with anything for one night.”
Austria/Germany 2024: The Lechweg Trail along the Lech River Hallo from Austria, Here we are in the Tyrol of Austria, finally following up on Artur’s suggestion! This walk has been filled with
adventures — and some missed adventures due to Storm Boris here in central Europe. It was a steady, steep climb to the shrine and gasthaus (pub). We arrived shortly before 6 p.m. The proprietor grabbed the menu board as we were reading it and announced, “The kitchen is closed!” My husband replied, “You’ve got to be kidding me, man. We just walked all the way up here.” We ordered two beers; he relented and offered to serve us cheese dumplings in broth with bread. The evening ended on the terrace during golden hour. We sat overlooking the valley and distant mountains, sipping schnapps and swapping stories with him and the endearing hostess. We said our goodbyes and began our descent in the glorious light. Wait till you see the photos!
Donna Donnelly is a retired world languages educator whose career fueled her fascination with travel, culture and human connection. A member of the Maryland Writers’ Association, she now lives and writes in Frederick. Donnelly writes nonfiction inspired by her village-to-village walks in Europe, exploring how travel informs us — through movement, cultural connection and the chance encounters that linger long after the journey ends.
Ask Harry Your estate planning questions answered
What should my will say about distributions to minors?
Property inherited by a minor normally does not go directly to the minor but is managed by an adult. In my state, the age of majority is 18. My beneficiary lives in Nebraska where the age of majority is 19.
I have two questions: First, am I correct in assuming the definition of minor in my beneficiary’s state of residence will apply? If I die and my beneficiary who lives in Nebraska is 18, can my personal representative distribute the bequest directly to them? Second, should I clarify this in my will, saying that while a beneficiary is a minor in their state of residence, distributions can be made to their parent or guardian on their?
for this in your will.
Harry S. Margolis
However, this begs the question: At what age should someone receive an inheritance? If we’re talking about a relatively small bequest, it probably doesn’t matter very much. But if it’s a large inheritance, you may not want the young adult to receive it outright, whether at age 18 or 19. It could interfere with their ability to receive financial aid at college or simply with their motivation to study or work. They probably don’t have the experience and expertise to manage a large investment portfolio.
Interesting question. It merges two issues, whether the personal representative of the estate can distribute funds or property to a minor and whether the beneficiary can deposit or negotiate the check. The estate can always issue a check to any recipient no matter their age, but minors typically can’t open a bank account without a parent or co-guardian as co-signer.
So, if you were to die while your beneficiary was age 18, your personal representative could send them a check for their share of the estate. If they do not already have a custodial or co-owner account set up in Nebraska, they would have to have a parent or co-guardian open one with them to deposit the check.
In the alternative, if they do not have a cooperative “adult” to help out, they should be able to open an on-line account with an institution that is chartered in a state that has an age-18 majority. Or the personal representative could wait a few months to send out the check until they’ve had theirs 19th birthday.
Since there’s almost always a relatively simple “work around,” I don’t think you need to make any provision
For this reason, the wills and trusts we draft in our office typically delay outright distributions to age 25 or later. Sometimes they provide that portions of the inheritance be distributed at different ages, to give the recipient access to some funds without waiting too long, as well as the opportunity to experience responsibility for savings and investments before receiving everything. They may provide that half be distributed at age 25 and the balance at age 30, or a third each at ages 25, 30 and 35.
While the beneficiary is younger than these ages, the personal representative or trustee can continue to manage the funds for their benefit and make distributions as they deem appropriate, whether for educational purposes or basic living expenses.
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.
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My favorite excursion was to La Poterie Traditionnelle, a collection of pottery co-ops. We watched every step of the process: digging clay from the earth, shaping it on a wheel and firing pieces in outdoor kilns.
Before heading home, Cynthia, Russ and I bookended our trip with two nights in a modern Marrakesh hotel with easy access to nearby attractions and the airport.
The Yves Saint Laurent Museum and adjoining Jardin Marjorelle were worth the visit. We also shopped at Ensemble Artisanal Marrakech, where fixed-price handmade clothing, accessories and crafts are sold. Visitors can even have their clothing purchases altered on the spot.
At the lively Jemma el Fna square and marketplace, I half-heartedly haggled for spices. Unlike some street markets I’ve visited, there was no pressure or hostility if we looked but didn’t buy.
Culture
The Moroccan people we met were welcoming and kind. Shopkeepers offered tea, and the cleaner left apricots and roses in my bungalow. In the countryside, people smiled and waved as our bus passed by.
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up beside a drive-in theater, rod and gun club, and horse show arena. This soon made him the toast of the road, and friends (at least two) came pouring in. Never able to read the room, Gary often stopped playing with friends to take in the original “Password” with Allen Ludden at 2:30 p.m. on summer weekdays. It was a surprisingly guilty pleasure for a pre-teen boy.
Gary was tall, smart-alecky and, some might say, handsome. Others might say “interesting looking.” He was always tallest in his class through elementary school except for one girl who could look him straight in his eye and whup him good if needed. For obvious reasons she became his first schoolboy crush. In those days there was no middle school or junior
A Muslim country, Morocco has at least one mosque in even the smallest towns we encountered. I’d never before seen individual prayer booths in an airport waiting room or heard the hauntingly lovely call to prayer. I didn’t feel out of place in my ordinary clothes, but I don’t tend to walk around in shorts and halter tops.
Moroccan life seems more intentional than back home. Commercial drivers aren’t permitted to go more than two hours without a break, so we often stopped at scenic overlooks and hidden gardens for tea, cookies and conversation. I didn’t notice any Moroccans toting giant water bottles or eating on the run.
Multicultural Morocco weaves Arab, Berber and European influences into a vibrant tapestry. I’m grateful to have experienced it.
Karen Peacock is a writer and artist who lives in downtown Frederick. If you would like to go on your own Morocco retreat, contact Ayoub at mybodyofmind. com.
high. Gary and his cohort went directly to seventh grade in a high school with monstrously big and sophisticated near-adults from Westernport, Maryland (population 3,000). Gary thrived in high school and finished in the top 10 of his class of 37.
From there, Gary accepted admission to his dream school of Frostburg State College. He took three degrees at Frostburg but had to give two back. The highlight of college was meeting Ellen, his pretty but long-suffering wife. She married far below her station, as Gary was frequently reminded. She was from the faraway and exotic city of Cumberland.
Gary was reportedly a good dad of two and husband of one, keeping his numbers purposely small. He really found his niche as an outstanding grandad, or papa, as the grandkids called him. He even had a
“World’s Best Grandad” T-shirt to prove it. As papa, he was playful and generous with his time and didn’t mind boorish behavior. He was pummeled by rubber sword-wielding waifs more times than he could count. His cavorting through the small play structures at MeLand and Urban Air is legendary and still talked about in some circles.
Gary’s 40 years in business is mostly a blur and not worth talking about. His noteworthy accomplishments will be published later if any are discovered. By all accounts he was a competent marketing/communications-type person who delighted in writing catchy phrases and staying out of trouble. The highlight of his career was the award he received from Metro for completing one million commuting miles on the subway. At least he
thought it was an award.
Gary delighted in making a fool of himself at every opportunity because it was so easy. One of his life’s highlights was showing up in costume at the Tampa airport to loudly and publicly meet his wife on vacation. His goal was always to make her pee with laughter and embarrassment. She won’t admit it, but he believed he succeeded several times. He loved his family and friends more than anything else in the world, except maybe Jim Croce, the Orioles and Siesta Key. There will be no wake, viewing or funeral. Interment will be at Camden Yards.
Gary Bennett is a longtime Frederick resident who spends his time hiking, biking, volunteering and providing childcare for grandchildren. He is married and retired from his career as a nonprofit marketing executive.
Photos courtesy of Karen Peacock
LEFT: The Atlas mountains are an ever-changing backdrop at Hara Oasis. RIGHT: Russ explores Ait Benhaddou, an ancient fortified village and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
SUMMER CALENDAR
MONDAY, July 21
Classes workshops and lectures
Chair Yoga at Emmitsburg 50+ Center 1-2 p.m.
Emmitsburg Senior Center, 300A S. Seton Ave., Unit 8, Emmitsburg.
Chair yoga is a gentle, therapeutic, and inclusive variation of yoga. Poses are done while seated or with the help of a chair. It is often recommended for those who find traditional yoga challenging. Chair yoga can help build strength, flexibility, and balance; and can also help reduce stress and depression.
Contact: Emmitsburg Senior Center, virtualseniorcenter@frederickcountymd.gov, 301-600-6350.
Cost: $35 pre-register, $4 per class drop-in. https://frederickcountymd-gov.3dcartstores. com/
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.
Scott Key Center, 1050 Rocky Springs Road, Frederick.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website. Contact coordinator to reserve seat. Email meliz1950@gmail.com.
Contact: Betty Mayfield, meliz1950@gmail. com.
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Sports and recreation
Softball — Senior Recreation Council
6 p.m.
Pinecliff Park, 8350 Pinecliff Park Road, Frederick.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website. April-September. Practice at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Games at 6:30 p.m. Friday. 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, July 24
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
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.
Middletown Branch Library, 31 E. Green St., Middletown.
Learn about and experience Reiki Healing Circles. Presented by a certified Reiki Master and Practitioner, participants will relax as energy is guided by the collective intentions and the expertise of the practitioner. As the energy moves through the circle, it seeks balance, harmonizing the energy centers, or chakras, within each participant. Participation can lead to physical, emotional and spiritual benefits.
Pinecliff Park, 8350 Pinecliff Park Road, Frederick.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website. April-September. Practice at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Games at 6:30 p.m. Friday. 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
MONDAY, July 28
Classes workshops and lectures
Chair Yoga at Emmitsburg 50+ Center 1-2 p.m.
Emmitsburg Senior Center, 300A S. Seton Ave., Unit 8, Emmitsburg.
Chair yoga is a gentle, therapeutic, and inclusive variation of yoga. Poses are done while seated or with the help of a chair. It is often recommended for those who find traditional yoga challenging. Chair yoga can help build strength, flexibility, and balance; and can also help reduce stress and depression.
Contact: Emmitsburg Senior Center, virtualseniorcenter@frederickcountymd.gov, 301-600-6350.
Cost: $35 pre-register, $4 per class drop-in. https://frederickcountymd-gov.3dcartstores. com/
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.
Bridge Wednesday: Senior Recreation Council 1-4 p.m.
Scott Key Center, 1050 Rocky Springs Road, Frederick.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website. Contact coordinator to reserve seat. Email meliz1950@gmail.com.
Contact: Betty Mayfield, meliz1950@gmail. com.
https://srcfrederick.org
Sports and recreation
Softball — Senior Recreation Council 6 p.m.
Pinecliff Park, 8350 Pinecliff Park Road, Frederick.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website. April-September. Practice at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Games at 6:30 p.m. Friday.
Rosie the Cavapoo retrieves her toy from Lake Frederick in 2024 when temperatures reached the 90s. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the term “dog days” traditionally refers to a period of particularly hot and humid weather occurring during the months of July and August in the Northern Hemisphere. Rosie is owned by Sandy Brownscombe of Harrisonburg, Va.
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, July 31
Classes workshops and lectures
Senior Information Seminar
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Middletown Branch Library, 31 E. Green St., Middletown.
Hear from members of the Senior Service Provider Community. Each panel of experts will speak on a variety of topics including home health care, transportation, downsizing, at-home doctor and physical therapist services, housing options, dementia issues and more. This event is presented by the Aging Network Alliance and SOAR (Serving Older Adults through Resources.) There will be time for questions and answers.
Middletown Branch Library, 31 E. Green St., Middletown.
Supporting Older Adults Through Resources (SOAR) and the Aging Network Alliance provide monthly Senior Resource & Education Seminars in the community. These seminars are opportunities for Frederick County seniors, family members, caregivers and professionals to learn more about the available senior resources in Frederick County.
Day Trip: Frontier Culture Museum in Staunton, Va.
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Emmitsburg Senior Center, 300A S. Seton Ave., Unit 8, Emmitsburg.
Open to adults 50+! The museum is the biggest open-air living history museum in the Shenandoah Valley. Costumed historical interpreters show the life and customs of the indigenous Native American tribes in Virginia, the arrival of the German, English and Irish settlers along the Great Wagon Road, and the painful journey of the enslaved Africans to the first permanent British colony in North America. Interact with a blacksmith at an Irish Forge, woodworkers, tailors, and yarn spinners, and learn how the early settlers of America cooked and worked the land. Note: The entire museum loop is approximately 2 miles. The main paths are paved but other walkways are gravel, brick, or lawn. Golf carts can be rented for a nominal fee and are offered on a first come, first serve basis. Register by July 18!
Contact: Frederick County 50+ Community Centers, virtualseniorcenter@ frederickcountymd.gov, 301-600-7020.
Cost: $75.
Locations vary.
Requires $10 annual dues see website. Meeting locations vary, depending on ride location contact coordinator.
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.
Pinecliff Park, 8350 Pinecliff Park Road, Frederick.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website. April-September. Practice at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Games at 6:30 p.m. Friday. 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
File photo by Jeff Taylor/The Winchester Star
SUMMER CALENDAR
SUNDAY, Aug. 3
Family
Song Circle with Frederick Acoustic Music Enterprise
1-3 p.m.
Middletown Branch Library, 31 E. Green St., Middletown.
A song circle is a gathering of folks to make music together, to sing, play, and share songs. Bring your own acoustic instrument. You can also just sing or listen.
Emmitsburg Senior Center, 300A S. Seton Ave., Unit 8, Emmitsburg.
Chair yoga is a gentle, therapeutic, and inclusive variation of yoga. Poses are done while seated or with the help of a chair. It is often recommended for those who find traditional yoga challenging. Chair yoga can help build strength, flexibility, and balance; and can also help reduce stress and depression.
Contact: Emmitsburg Senior Center, virtualseniorcenter@frederickcountymd.gov, 301-600-6350.
Cost: $35 pre-register, $4 per class drop-in. https://frederickcountymd-gov.3dcartstores. com/
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.
Every first Wednesday, May through October. Starting at 7 p.m., Amanda will offer a beginner lesson covering swing and blues basics. Social dancing will follow until 10 p.m. The DJ will choose moderate tempo jazz, blues and soul for lindy hop/WCS/ blues dancers taking into consideration the hot summer weather and the concrete dancing surface. All ages, beer/wine for 21+ with ID available for purchase, other small concessions.
Scott Key Center, 1050 Rocky Springs Road, Frederick.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website. Contact coordinator to reserve seat. Email meliz1950@gmail.com.
Contact: Betty Mayfield, meliz1950@gmail. com.
https://srcfrederick.org
Sports and recreation
Softball — Senior Recreation Council
6 p.m.
Pinecliff Park, 8350 Pinecliff Park Road, Frederick.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website. April-September. Practice at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Games at 6:30 p.m. Friday. 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, Aug. 7
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.
Middletown Branch Library, 31 E. Green St., Middletown.
Join Dr. Emily Edwards, a local physical therapist, to discuss all things arthritis what it is, common risk factors, and ways to manage it that you can start today!
Pinecliff Park, 8350 Pinecliff Park Road, Frederick.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website. April-September. Practice at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Games at 6:30 p.m. Friday. 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
MONDAY, Aug. 11
Classes workshops
and lectures
Chair Yoga at Emmitsburg 50+ Center 1-2 p.m.
Emmitsburg Senior Center, 300A S. Seton Ave., Unit 8, Emmitsburg.
Chair yoga is a gentle, therapeutic, and inclusive variation of yoga. Poses are done while seated or with the help of a chair. It is often recommended for those who find traditional yoga challenging. Chair yoga can help build strength, flexibility, and balance; and can also help reduce stress and depression.
Contact: Emmitsburg Senior Center, virtualseniorcenter@frederickcountymd.gov, 301-600-6350.
Cost: $35 pre-register, $4 per class drop-in. https://frederickcountymd-gov.3dcartstores. com/
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.
Emmitsburg Senior Center, 300A S. Seton Ave., Unit 8, Emmitsburg.
This introductory 2-hour class will give you all the tools necessary for fingerspelling, counting to 20 on one hand, and how to introduce yourself. Learn about the history of ASL as well as some Deaf culture. The goal of the class is to inspire you to pursue further education in ASL from a member of the Frederick Deaf Community.
Contact: Emmitsburg Senior Center, emmitsburgseniorcenter@ frederickcountymd.gov, 301-600-6350.
Cost: $10, pre-register.
https://frederickcountymd-gov.3dcartstores. com/
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 13
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
Scott Key Center, 1050 Rocky Springs Road, Frederick.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website. Contact coordinator to reserve seat. Email meliz1950@gmail.com.
Contact: Betty Mayfield, meliz1950@ gmail.com.
https://srcfrederick.org
Sports and recreation
Softball — Senior Recreation Council
6 p.m.
Pinecliff Park, 8350 Pinecliff Park Road, Frederick.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website. April-September. Practice at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Games at 6:30 p.m. Friday. 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, Aug. 14
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.
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.
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 301842-2562, or (cell) 301-331-0091 or email michelobqt@yahoo.com.
Disabled American Veteran Service Officer at Fort Detrick
9:30-3 a.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 301842-2562, or (cell) 301-331-0091 or email michelobqt@yahoo.com.
Pinecliff Park, 8350 Pinecliff Park Road, Frederick.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website. AprilSeptember. Practice at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Games at 6:30 p.m. Friday. 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
MONDAY, Aug. 18
Classes workshops and lectures
Chair Yoga at Emmitsburg 50+ Center 1-2 p.m.
Emmitsburg Senior Center, 300A S. Seton Ave., Unit 8, Emmitsburg.
Chair yoga is a gentle, therapeutic, and inclusive variation of yoga. Poses are done while seated or with the help of a chair. It is often recommended for those who find traditional yoga challenging. Chair yoga can help build strength, flexibility, and balance; and can also help reduce stress and depression.
Contact: Emmitsburg Senior Center, virtualseniorcenter@frederickcountymd.gov, 301-600-6350.
Cost: $35 pre-register, $4 per class drop-in. https://frederickcountymd-gov.3dcartstores. com/
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.
Mind Care for Seniors & Caregivers: Topic- Dementia Friendly Frederick 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg.
Jordan Cox, Dementia Friendly Frederick, will be the guest speaker. Followed by games and activities. Games are among the many activities that can keep the human mind entertained and engaged. But more importantly, games can help stimulate our brains. 18 and older.
Contact: Emmitsburg Branch Library, 301600-6329.
https://www.fcpl.org
Other
Bridge Wednesday: Senior Recreation Council 1-4 p.m.
Scott Key Center, 1050 Rocky Springs Road, Frederick.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website. Contact coordinator to reserve seat. Email meliz1950@gmail.com.
Contact: Betty Mayfield, meliz1950@gmail. com.
https://srcfrederick.org
Sports and recreation
Softball — Senior Recreation Council 6 p.m.
Pinecliff Park, 8350 Pinecliff Park Road, Frederick.
Requires $10 annual dues. See website. AprilSeptember. Practice at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Games at 6:30 p.m. Friday. 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, Aug. 21
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.
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