by Kristen Bodmer
Winter has set in. Don’t let the cold weather get you down. Come in and spend some time with us warm up with some coffee, tea and fellowship.
February is full of activities. Don’t forget to call the center or check online to get an updated calendar for our lunches and activities for the next month. We always have fun things planned and would love to have you come out. Take the opportunity to take a look the calendar of events we have scheduled. You can find our calendar on the website https://thurmontseniorcenter.org/ on Facebook or come into the center and ask for one.
January was a fun filled month. Mayor Kinnaird came and gave us a presentation of the History of Thurmont through photos, which was amazing. We are doing our monthly birthday parties again. They will be on the 3rd Friday of each month come in and have cake and ice cream and celebrate with us. We had two great bingos. We stretched and exercised, we played Farkle, Hand and Foot, Pinochle, and Poker. We laughed and laughed. We also had coffee, tea and goodies galore. You just never know how much fun you can have. We would love for you to join us for some fun and fellowship.
We have a free balance and strength exercise session daily, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday beginning at 11:00-11:45. We play Pinochle on Tuesday at 1:00, We have Bunko on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 1:00 and Farkle on the 4th Thursday at 1:00. We also play Bingo every 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesday of the month. It is always a fun time full of laughter and special homemade treats for halftime. I can’t forget to mention coffee we are told it is the best, so come in and have a cup with us. Friday’s, we have Zumba we also offer Poker. We also have on the 3rd Thursday of the month a Veterans Coffee. Where veterans and their family can come and have some coffee, snacks and fellowship with other veterans. Marie Free offers seated massage on the 3rd Thursday of the month for $ 1.00 a minute, first come first serve. We have a tread mill, recumbent bicycle, and an elliptical for use daily at no cost.
The Thurmont Senior Center is available to rent for different activities as well. Like perhaps a baby shower, a birthday party or a bridal shower.
We are a 501 c 3 organization that does not get county funding. We rely on donations, grants, and fundraisers. We are so very thankful for those who have been so generous to us. We could use donations of water, soda and snacks if you would like some suggestions.
As always if you have questions don’t hesitate to call us at 301-271-7911.
Just a reminder some activities may have a minimal cost but to join the center is absolutely free.