APRIL CALENDAR

artists. Box lunch is included.

Instructor: Bob Galandak .$40, preregister (3-weeks).

Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: Emmitsburg 50+ Center, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg

Contact: VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-6006350

Senior Services Advisory Board Meeting

The Board collaborates with advises, advocates and educates Frederick County Government, the Senior Services Division, and the larger community on all matters relating to the needs, development, and administration of services of services for older adults.

Time: 1 to 3 p.m.

Location: Bourne Building, 355 Montevue Lane, Frederick

Contact: 301-639-8518 or frederickcountymd.gov

APRIL 11

MAP: SNAP 101

A basic introduction to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps. This presentation will give you the baseline knowledge you may need when talking to those in the community about SNAP and recent changes that have been made to the program. Free, pre-register.

Time: 11 a.m.

Location: Online and hosted by Senior Services Division Virtual 50+ Center

Contact: VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-6001234

Armchair Travel: Visit Israel

Join Dara and Edi to hear about their recent trips to Israel — ancient history, archeological sites and the travel experience. Speakers: Dara Markowitz & Edi Stewart. Free, pre-register (3 weeks).

Time: 1:30 p.m.

Location: Frederick 50+ Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick

Contact: VirtualSeniorCenter@

FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-6003525

APRIL 12

Slips, Trips and Falls

Frederick County Fire and Rescue will be taking blood pressures and giving a presentation on slips, trips and falls. Free, drop-in (lunch is available by reservation).

Time: 11 a.m.

Location: Emmitsburg 50+ Center, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg

Contact: VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-6006350

Bingo Night

Sponsored by St. Peter’s Knights of Columbus Council 13290. Doors open at 6 p.m. Early bird games start at 6:30 p.m. and regular call starts at 7 p.m. Food and drink available for purchase. Additional purchases: Game pack $10, Early Bird Game $1,

3-game sheet $2 and jackpot game $2. 18 and older.

Time: 6 p.m.

Location: St. Peter Catholic Church, Sappington Hall, 9190 Church St., Libertytown/Union Bridge Contact: 301-471-3533

Thacher & Rye Local Weds Dinner Series

Culinary journey continues featuring Frederick’s local craft beverage businesses with a 3-course menu expertly crafted by Chef Bryan Voltaggio and team. This month features Orchard Cellars. Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome if space allows. $75 person plus tax and gratuity.

Time: 7 p.m.

Location: Thacher & Rye, 228 N. Market St., Frederick Contact: 240-332-3186 or thacherandrye.com

The Temptations in Concert

Named the “#1 R&B/Hip Hop Artists of All Time” and one of the “125 Greatest of All Time Artists” by Billboard magazine, as well as one of the “100 Greatest Artists of All Time” by Rolling Stone Magazine, the group is truly a beloved national treasure. $125.

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Location: Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick Contact: 301-600-2828 or weinbergcenter.org

APRIL 13

Slips, Trips and Falls

Frederick County Fire and Rescue will be taking blood pressures and giving a presentation on slips, trips and falls. Free, drop-in

Time: 11 a.m.

Location: Urbana 50+ Center, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana

Contact: VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-6007020

Everyday Foods & Herbs for Digestive Health

Learn what foods, ferments, herbs and spices you can use to support digestive health. Sample fermented foods and herbal favorites like ginger, peppermint and chamomile.

Presenter: Joi Foss Vogin, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, University of Maryland Extension Free, Preregister.

Time: Noon

Location: Presenter in-person at Frederick 50+ Community Center, Virtual at Brunswick, Emmitsburg, Urbana, home

Contact: VirtualSeniorCenter@ FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-6007020

FCC Jazz Ensemble II Concert

A great night of jazz with the FCC Jazz Ensemble II and director Jordan Clawson. Free.

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Location: Frederick Community College, JBK Theater, 7932

Opossumtown Pike, Frederick

Contact: 301-846-2000 or frederick. edu

Wonder Book Classic Film Series: “East of Eden” (1955)

Two brothers in 1910s California struggle to maintain their strict, Bibletoting father’s favor as an old secret about their long-absent mother comes to light. With James Dean, Raymond Massey and Julie Harris. (1 hour 58 min., Rated PG). $7.

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Location: Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick Contact: 301-600-2828 or weinbergcenter.org

APRIL 14

Memory Cafe

Frederick County Senior Services Division and the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Café offers a fun and relaxed way for people living with memory loss and their care partners to get connected with one another through social events that promote interaction and companionship. Free, pre-register.

Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Location: Emmitsburg 50+ Community Center, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg

Contact: CaregiverSupport@ FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-6006001

Bluegrass Jam

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.

Time: 7 p.m.

Location: Mount Pleasant Ruritan Club, 8101 Crum Road, Walkersville Contact: 301-898-3719

APRIL 15

All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet

The menu includes sausage, pudding, hominy, side potatoes, scrambled eggs, sausage gravy, pancakes, French toast, biscuits, fruit, orange and apple juice, coffee and tea. Country ham sandwiches available for purchase. $10 adults, $6 ages 6 to 12, under age 5 free.

Time: 7 a.m.

Location: Liberty United Methodist Church, 12024 Main St., Libertytown Contact: 301-304-9843 or libertycentralumc.org

Heartsaver CPR/First Aid/ AED Adult, Child, Infant for the Layperson

The course teaches adult and child CPR and AED use, infant CPR, how to relieve choking in adults, children, and infants and how to get emergency help on the way quickly. First Aid covers basic skills of patient assessment, controlling bleeding, airway management and medical emergencies. $85, pre-register.

Time: 8:30 a.m.

Location: FCC-Monroe Center, 200 Monroe Ave., Frederick