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TANEYTOWN SENIOR &
COMMUNITY CENTER
220 Roberts Mill Road
Taneytown, MD 21787
410-386-2700
Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Center Manager:
Ruth H. Martin
Assistant Manager:
Christy Mullinix
WHAT’S INSIDE:
Welcome………………....................2
Activities Calendar …………….....3
Lunch Menus………………….…...4 - 5
February Events.……......................6 -10
Free Income Tax Assistance…...….11
What’s Happening?.........................12 - 15
Living Well Program………………16
Health and Fitness………………....17- 20
Emergency Preparedness………….21
Community Projects……………….22
Can You Lend a Hand? ……..........23
FYI………………………………….24 - 27
March Events ….…………………..28
Center Custodians:
Mark Fishel
Wayne Luby
Mission Statement
The Carroll County Bureau of Aging & Disabilities is dedicated to providing the highest
quality of services, programs and assistance to promote choice, dignity and independence for older adults, adults with disabilities and those who care for them.
http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/aging/centers.asp
Taneytown Senior & Community Center
Welcome to our Center!
Come join us to be with others your own age and get the enjoyment of meeting
new people who genuinely want to be part of your social network. It’s fun, it’s entertaining and best of all it’s FREE! Seniors are our top priority!
Taneytown Senior & Community Center provides activities & meals for adults ages 60 and better. Persons with disabilities who are 50 and over also qualify to use our
center. Anyone who uses the center is requested to fill out our Intake Forms. You will
receive a card that registers you for all 5 Carroll County Senior & Community Centers.
Please swipe your card at the front desk every time you use the center. When you use
your card, we gather statistics that help us to maintain funding. If we justify funding,
it allows us to stay open for your benefit.
Center Manager
Ruth H. Martin
Assistant Manager
Christy Mullinix
The 2014 - 2015 Site Council Board
President
Ella McDowell
Vice President
Carol Garver
Treasurer
Paul Hanlon
Secretary
Anne Harvey
Everyone is welcome to come to the Site Council meeting to hear about upcoming
events and to share their views and ideas for programs, classes and activities that
you would like to have at the Taneytown Senior Center. Your participation, suggestions and comments are always welcome. Feel free to contact the Site Council
President, or any Site Council board member.
YOU and the elected officers are the Taneytown Site Council!
Next Site Council meeting Thursday, February 19th at 10:30 am
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February 2015 Special Activities Calendar
Monday
2
12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Game Day
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
New Exercise Class
“Stay Fit with Chris
Konior” 8 Weeks/
Donation
Tuesday
Wednesday
3
4
12:30 pm Greeting Card 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Stamping with Daryl
New Exercise Class
“Senior Fun & Fit with
Valerie Wittstadt” 8
Weeks/ Donation
Thursday
5
12:30 pm Turkey Foot
Domino Game
Friday
3
6
11:30 am Nutrition Talk
with Terry Serio
12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
“500” Cards
9
10
8:00 am - 10:00 am Site
Council Breakfast (cost
$4.50) RSVP by 2/6
11
12
11:45 am Presentation “ 12:30 pm Nickel Bingo
Diabetes by Numbers”
with Pamela Xenakis
13
11:30 am Valentine
Celebration
Luncheon Special RSVP
2/6 by 10:00 am
12:00 pm “Valentine Funky
Fashion Show”
18
11:45 am Crime
Prevention Presentation
“Bullying and Domestic
Violence ”
19
10:30 am - Site Council
Meeting
20
25
26
12:30 pm Greeting Card
Stamping with Daryl
16
Center Closed
President’s Day
17
11:30 am Lunch with
Pancakes on the side
12:00 pm “Throw Me
“Something Mister" and
Fat Tuesday Pancake Race
12:30 pm “Left-RightCenter Dice Game”
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Game Day
12:30 pm Greeting Card
Stamping with Daryl
12:30 pm Prize Bingo
(Bring in a $1.00 to $3.00
gift)
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Legal
Aid Clinic
23
24
11:30 am Lunch and a
Movie -
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
New Session -Arthritis
Foundation Exercise
12:30 pm Greeting Card Program Cost:$25 for 8
Stamping with Daryl
weeks
27
9:30 am - 10:30 am Blood
Pressure Screening by
Carroll Hospital Center
11:30 am February Birthday
Luncheon
“Baked Potato Day” RSVP
1/20 by 10:00 am
* Check out the “What’s Happening?” section of The Senior Voice to see our daily activities.
February 2015
HOT Lunches
Taneytown Senior Center
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Reservations REQUIRED by 10 am TWO days before the meal AND 10 am One Week before
Special Meals, ex: Sub Day, Baked Potato Day, Special Events, & Holiday Meals. Otherwise, meals
cannot be guaranteed. Call 410-386-2700. Advanced notice of changes will be given when possible.
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
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3
4
5
6
100% Juice Fruit Punch
Pulled Pork BBQ
Potato Salad
Seasoned Greens
Diced Pears
Hamburger Roll
9
Orange Juice
Chicken Breast
Orange Sauce
Rice Pilaf
Green Beans
Diced Peaches
Rye Bread
16
Center Closed
23
Apple Juice
Sliced Pork Loin
Sauerkraut
Mashed Potatoes
Whole Wheat Bread
Hot Blueberry
Pear Crisp
Juice
Ham and American
Cheese Sandwich
Lettuce & Tomato
Cole Slaw
Potato Salad
Diced Fruit
10
100% Fruits Juice
Hot Dog on Roll
Macaroni & Cheese
Fruit
17
Mardi Gras
Orange Juice
Chicken Stew
w/Peas &Carrots
Brown Rice
Fresh Orange
Side of Pancakes
Biscuit
24
Pineapple Juice
¼ lb. Beef Hot Dog
Fresh Broccoli Salad
Diced Peaches
Hot Dog Roll
Mixed Baked Beans
Ketchup/Mustard
Orange Juice
Lasagna Roll
w/Marinara Sauce
Green Beans
Applesauce
Whole Wheat Bread
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Orange Juice
Hot Sliced Turkey
Sweet Potatoes
Peas
Applesauce
Dinner Roll
18
Apple Juice
Meatballs in Tom Sauce
Rigatoni in Tom Sauce
Fresh Tossed Salad
Fresh Apple Slices
Wheat Bread
Ranch Dressing
25
Grape Juice
Chicken Breast w/
Gravy
Brown Rice Pilaf
Cucumbers &
Tomatoes
Cinnamon Apples
Dinner Roll
Grape Juice
Chicken Breast Teriyaki
Brown Rice
Fresh Grape Tomatoes
Harvard Beets
Fruit Cocktail
Whole Wheat Bread
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Fruit Juice
Cheese Pizza
Tossed Salad
Diced Fruit
19
Tuna Fish Sandwich
Navy Bean Soup
Fresh Spinach
Diced Peaches
Whole Wheat Cracker
Fresh Grape Tomatoes
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Birthday Luncheon
& Potato Bar”
(RSVP 02/19)
100% Fruit Juice
Baked Potato
Tossed Salad
Ranch Dressing
Chili con Carne
Cheddar Cheese
Whole Wheat Bread
Applesauce
Tomato Juice
Meatballs in Sauce
Pasta in Sauce
Green Beans
Apricots
Dinner Roll
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Valentines Luncheon
(RSVP 02/06)
Tossed Salad
Ranch Dressing
Prime Rib Au Jus
Baked Potato
Green Bean Casserole
Dinner Roll
Cherry Pie
w/ Whipped Topping
Margarine/Sour Cream
20
Orange Juice
Salisbury Steak
Mashed Potatoes
Corn
Diced Pears
Dinner Roll
27
Pineapple Juice
Sausage w/Gravy
Home Fried Potato
Scalloped Apples
Mandarin Oranges
Biscuits w/Gravy
Persons 60 and older - a
donation up to $3.48.
 All Persons under 60 -
the meal cost is full price:
$3.48.
**All meals include Milk
February 2015
COLD Lunches
Taneytown Senior Center
Reservations REQUIRED by 10 am TWO days before the meal AND 10 am One Week
5 before
Special Meals, ex: Sub Day, Baked Potato Day, Special Events, & Holiday Meals. Otherwise,
meals cannot be guaranteed. Call 410-386-2700. Advanced notice of changes will be given
when possible.
BOX MEAL A
Cold Cut on Wheat Bread
American Cheese
Mayo
Lettuce, Tomato
Cole Slaw
Potato Salad
Diced Fruit
Milk and Fruit Juice
BOX MEAL B
Ham and American
Cheese Sandwich
w/ Lettuce, Tomato,
Mustard and Mayo
Cole Slaw
Potato Salad
Diced Fruit
Milk and Fruit Juice
BOX MEAL C
Cold Fried Chicken Breast
Sandwich
Cole Slaw
Potato Salad
Sandwich Roll
Diced Fruit
Milk and Fruit Juice
MEAL PROGRAM
Lunch is served Monday through Friday at 11:30 AM. Cost of lunch for seniors 60
and older is by donation. Those 59 and younger pay $3.48.
Your donations are important to keep our meal program funded. Increasing costs,
federal sequestration budget cuts & declining donations may result in fewer meals
offered to our seniors. As always, thank you for your donations!
Taneytown Senior Center Lunch Reservation Policy
How do I reserve a meal?
Meal reservations need to be made by 10:00 am two days before you want to eat a
meal at the center. Special meals require reservations by 10:00 am 1 week prior to
the meal date. These meals include Potato Bar, Cold Cut Subs, Holiday Meals, Parties.
For your convenience, reservation dates for special meals are noted on the monthly
menu.
How do I cancel a meal? Why is this necessary?
If you need to cancel a meal, please contact the center or tell a staff person as soon
as possible or by 10 am two days prior to your reservation (7 days for special meals). We
understand there are emergencies & illness that may result in you not being able to cancel your meal. For repeated no shows & late cancellations, your name may be temporarily removed from our reservation list.
Why do I need to pay for a meal if I don’t cancel
at least 2 days ahead of time?
Unsold meals due to late cancellations or no shows must be paid for out of the nutrition budget. Each year, we grow closer to running out of funds due to the cost of unsold
meals, lower donations & budget cuts. Let’s all do our part to help to cut waste from our
nutrition budget. You can help us keep our meal program going so we can provide meals
all year.
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Game Days! Game Days!
12:00 pm - 4:30 pm Monday, Feb. 2nd
and
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Tuesday, Feb. 17th
Come and join your friends the first Monday and/or the third Tuesday of
every week from 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm to play the great games you love to play like
Mexican Train, Canasta, Tripoli, Scrabble and more.
New Exercise Class
Monday Feb. 2, 2015
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
“ Stay Fit with Chris Konior”
8 Weeks Session - Cost: Donation
“Greeting Card Stamping with Daryl”
Tuesday, Feb. 3rd at 12:30 pm
Have fun making personalized greeting
cards every Tuesday for the next 4 weeks.
Nutrition Chat with Terry Serio
Wednesday, Feb 4th at 11:30 am
Topic: Feast on Fiber
New Exercise Class
Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015
10:00 am - 11:00 am
“ Senior Fun & Fitness with Valerie Wittstadt”
8 Weeks Session - Cost: Donation
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“500 Cards”
Wednesday, Feb. 4th
12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Play the first Wednesday of
Turkey Foot Domino Game
Thursday, Feb. 5th at 12:30 pm
Lots of Fun!
“SITE COUNCIL BREAKFAST”
Tuesday, Feb. 10th
8:00 am - 10:00 am
The Site Council Breakfast features scrambled eggs, sausage,
pancakes, Belgian waffles, chipped beef gravy, and biscuits,
fruit, coffee, hot tea, juice, and 1% milk. Cost is $4.50 all proceeds go to the Site Council treasury to help with programs for
seniors at the center. Due to limited space and the popularity of
this fundraiser we recommend that you make a reservation by
Feb.6th.
Diabetes by Numbers
Wednesday, Feb. 11th at 11:45 am
Presented by Pamela Xenakis
“Bingo” “Bingo”
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Thursday, Feb. 12th - Nickel Bingo
Tuesday, Feb. 17th - Prize Bingo (Bring in $1 - $3 gift)
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Valentine Celebration Luncheon
Friday, Feb. 13th at 11:30 am
RSVP 2/6 by 10:00 am
Tossed Salad
Ranch Dressing
Prime Rib Au Jus
Baked Potato
Green Bean Casserole
Dinner Roll
Cherry Pie
w/ Whipped Topping
Margarine/Sour Cream
12:00 pm Valentine Funky Fashion Show
Mardi Gras
Tuesday, Feb. 17th
11:30 am Lunch with Pancakes on the Side
12:00 pm “Throw Me Something Mister”
and “Fat Tuesday Pancake Race”
12:30 pm Prize Bingo (Bring a gift of up to $3)
Maryland Legal Aid Clinic
Tuesday, Feb. 17th
1:00 pm—4:00 pm
No Fee
see page 27 for details
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Crime Prevention Presentation
By Brue Lohr
“Bullying and Domestic Violence”
Wednesday, Feb. 18th at 11:45 am
Site Council Meeting
Thursday, Feb. 19th at 10:30 am
Everyone is welcome to come to the Site Council
meeting to hear about upcoming events and to share
their views and ideas for programs, classes and activities that you would
like to have at the Taneytown Senior Center. Your participation, suggestions and comments are always welcome. Feel free to contact the Site
Council President, or any Site Council board member.
YOU and the elected officers are the Taneytown Site Council!
“Lunch and a Movie”
Tuesday, Feb 24th at 11:30 am
12:00 pm - Movie: “Andre”
Starring: Tina Majorino and Keith Carradine
Wednesday, Feb. 25
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
New Session Begins
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
8 Weeks Session - Cost: $25.00
“Free Blood Pressure screening”
Thursday, Feb. 26th 9:30 am - 10:30 am
by Carroll Hospital Center
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“Baked Potato Day” - Luncheon Special
Thursday, Feb. 26th at 11:30 am
RSVP 2/19 by 10:00 am
“February Birthday Luncheon”
Thursday, Feb. 26th at 11:30 am
100% Fruit Juice
Baked Potato
Tossed Salad
Ranch Dressing
Chili con Carne
Cheddar Cheese
Whole Wheat Bread
Applesauce
We would like to wish a “Happy Birthday” to all of our members who are celebrating their birthday in the month of February. Everyone is welcome to come
and join us for lunch and a “special dessert”. RSVP by 10:00 am 2/19.
Computer Lab
will be
Closed on Wednesdays
February 4th - April 1st
Due to “Free Income Tax Assistances”
See page 11 for details.
Table Tennis at TSC
(Ping Pong)



Sign up and join the “Team”.
Play with a Friend.
Just have Fun!
Free Income Tax Assistance
at
Carroll County Senior and Community Centers
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(Provided through the AARP TaxAide Program)
For older adults (60+) with no income limit.
For others under 60 with an income under $60,000.
Appointments must be made in advance by calling the center where you wish to have your taxes done.
Appointments will be taken on a first come, first serve basis, with special attention to those age 60
and over.
Tax returns with partnerships or rentals will not be prepared through this program.
Please bring the following items with you to have your returns completed:
(Note – Married couples should both be present for signatures.)
Picture ID and Social Security Card
Last year’s tax return
All W-2 forms
All 1099 forms (including any SSA 1099’s)
Any estimated tax payments
Social security cards for all dependents
Dependent care provider information (name, employer, ID, social security number)
Proof of Health Insurance including forms form the Health Insurance Exchange
Purchase dates and purchase cost for all stock sales occurring in the tax year
Mt. Airy Senior and Community Center:
703 Ridge Ave. – Mt. Airy, Md. 21771
Phone Number: 410-795-1017 or 301-829-2407
Days of Week: Mondays and Fridays
February 2nd – March 27th TIME: 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
(No appointments on President’s Day 02/16/14 – Make-up day Tuesday 2/17/15)
North Carroll Senior and Community Center:
2328 Hanover Pike - Hampstead, Md. 21074
Phone Number: 410-386-3900
Day of Week: Thursdays
February 5th – April 2nd TIME: 9:00 am to 2:30 pm
South Carroll Senior and Community Center:
5928 Mineral Hill Rd. – Eldersburg, Md. 21784
Phone Number: 410-386-3700
Day of Week: Mondays
February 2nd – March 30th
TIME: 9:00 am to 2:30 pm
(No appointments on President’s Day 02/16/15 – Make-up day Tuesday 2/17/15)
Taneytown Senior and Community Center:
220 Roberts Mill Rd. – Taneytown, Md. 21787
Phone Number: 410-386-2700
Day of Week: Wednesdays
February 4th – April 1st TIME: 9:00 am to 2:30 pm
Westminster Senior and Community Center
125 Stoner Ave. – Westminster, Md. 21157
Phone Number: 410-386-3850
Days of Week: Mondays and Wednesdays
February 2nd – February11th TIME: 9:00 am to 12:50 pm
February 17th – April 1st
TIME: 9:00 am to 2:30 pm
(No appointments on President’s Day 02/16/15 – Make-up day Tuesday 2/17/15)
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Exercise Room
The exercise room is open daily at 8:00 am. Please wear
footwear suitable for physical activity.
Computers
Lending Library
The computer room is open
daily at 8:00 am for your
inquiries and enjoyment.
(Needed Computer Instructor)
The library is open
at 8:00 am. All
books and videos
are checked out
on the honor system. Please return
the items when
you are finished
with them.
Contact Ruth Martin
Wii
Games Available
Tennis
Bowling
Boxing
Baseball
Golf
Cards and Games
Billiards
Billiards tables are open
for play at 8:00 am.
Everyday you can enjoy the
company of others as you join
in playing cards (Pinochle,
Canasta, 500, Nickel Bingo,
Rummikub and more).
Jigsaw Puzzles
Enjoy putting together puzzles?
Feel free to come in and work on one in the puzzle area.
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MONDAY
TIME
PROGRAM
ROOM
COST
8:00 – 4:00
Exercise Room Open
Gym
Free
8:00 – 4:00
Library
Library
Free
8:00 – 4:00
Computer Lab
Computer Lab
Free
8:00 – 4:00
Billiards
Multi-Purpose
Free
8:00 – 4:00
Cards, Games and Puzzles
Dining Room
Free
9:00 – 4:00
Pinochle
Dining Room
Free
11:30-12:30
Lunch
Dining Room
See Menu
12:30 – 1:30
Stay Fit with Chris Konior
Multi-Purpose
Donation
1:00 - 4:00
Bridge
Library
Call -Fairy Flickinger
410-756-2245
TUESDAY
TIME
PROGRAM
ROOM
COST
8:00 – 4:00
Exercise Room Open
Gym
Free
8:00 – 4:00
Library
Library
Free
8:00 – 4:00
Computer Lab
Computer Lab
Free
8:00 – 4:00
Billiards
Multi-Purpose
Free
8:00 – 4:00
Cards, Games and Puzzles
Dining Room
Free
9:00 - 10:00
Walking Exercise
Multi-Purpose
Free
10:00-11:00
Study of Man
Library
Free
10:00 - 11:30
Country Line Dancing
Multi-Purpose
$30 for 10 - 12 Classes
11:30 -12:30
Lunch
Dining Room
See Menu
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WEDNESDAY
TIME
PROGRAM
ROOM
COST
8:00 – 4:00
Exercise Room Open
Gym
Free
8:00 – 4:00
Library
Library
Free
8:00 – 4:00
Computer Lab
Computer Lab
Free
8:00 – 4:00
Cards, Puzzles and Games
Dining Room
Free
8:00 – 4:00
Billiards
Multi-Purpose
Free
10:00 – 11:00
Senior Fun & Fit
with Valerie Wittstadt
Multi-Purpose
Donation
10:30
Team Jeopardy
Dining Room
Free
11:30 - 12:30
Lunch
Dining Room
See Menu
12:30 - 1:30
Arthritis Foundation
Exercise Class
Multi-Purpose
$25
THURSDAY
TIME
PROGRAM
ROOM
COST
8:00 – 4:00
Exercise Room Open
Gym
Free
8:00 – 4:00
Library
Library
Free
8:00 – 4:00
Computer Lab
Computer Lab
Free
8:00 – 4:00
Billiards
Multi-Purpose
Free
8:00 – 4:00
Cards, Games and Puzzles
Dining Room
Free
9:30 - 11:30
Sewing and Things
Craft Room
None
9:30 - 10:30
Better Health and Wellness by
CCC
Multi-Purpose
$25
11:30-12:30
Lunch
Dining Room
See Menu
12:00
Canasta
Dining Room
Free
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FRIDAY
TIME
PROGRAM
ROOM
COST
8:00 – 4:00
Exercise Room Open
Gym
Free
8:00 – 4:00
Library
Library
Free
8:00 – 4:00
Computer Lab
Computer Lab
Free
8:00 – 4:00
Billiards
Multi-Purpose
Free
8:00 – 4:00
Cards, Games and Puzzles
Dining Room
Free
9:30 - 10:30
Sweatin’ to the Oldies
Multi-Purpose
Free
11:30 - 12:30 Lunch
Dining Room
See Menu
9:00 – 4:00
Dining Room
Free
F 3&4
Canasta
Sudoku
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Let’s Get in Shape!
What is Your Exercise Plan
Monday Feb. 2, 2015
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 10:00 am
New Exercise Class
“ Stay Fit with Chris Konior”
8 Weeks Session - Cost: Donation
“Country Line Dancing” - Cost: $30.00
Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015
10:00 am - 11:00 am
New Exercise Class
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
New Session Begins
“Walking Exercise “- Free
10:00 am - 11:30 am
“ Senior Fun & Fitness
with Valerie Wittstadt”
8 Weeks Session - Cost: Donation
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
8 Weeks Session - Cost: $25.00
Thursday
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Friday
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Better Health and Wellness
Presented by Carroll Community College
Cost: $25.00 ( 10 - 12 Week Session)
“Sweatin’ to the Oldies”
with Richard Simmons
Cost: Free
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
“Everyday”
“The Exercise Room is Open”
Cost: Free
Before starting a Physical Activity Program
The Carroll County Bureau of Aging and Disabilities suggests that
those interested in a physical activity program should consult with a
medical professional before engaging in activities involving physical
exertion or other implications that may be inappropriate for people
with certain conditions. Your consent form from the intake form
package must be signed and in your file.
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Ways to Boost Fiber
February 2015
Fiber is an essential nutrient. However, most Americans are falling far short
of the recommended daily amount in their diets. Women should aim for 25
grams of fiber per day, while men should target 38 grams (or 21 and 30
grams daily, respectively, for those over the age of 51).
Dietary fiber contributes to our health and wellness in a number of ways.
First, it aids in providing fullness after meals, which helps promote a
healthy weight. Second, adequate fiber can help to lower cholesterol. Third,
it helps prevent constipation and diverticulosis; and, fourth, adequate fiber from food helps keep blood
sugar within a healthy range.
Eating the skin or peel of fruits and vegetables provides a greater dose of fiber, which is found naturally
in these sources. Fiber is also found in beans and lentils, whole grains, nuts and seeds. Typically, the
more refined or processed a food becomes, the lower its fiber content. For example, one medium apple
with the peel contains 4.4 grams of fiber, while ½ cup of applesauce contains 1.4 grams, and 4 ounces
of apple juice contains none at all.
With a few simple and tasty substitutions, you can increase your fiber from foods in no time. For breakfast, choose steel cut oats with nuts and berries instead of a plain low-fiber, refined cereal. At lunch,
have a sandwich or wrap on a whole-grain tortilla or whole-grain bread and add veggies, such as lettuce
and tomato, or serve with veggie soup. For a snack, have fresh veggies or whole-grain crackers with
hummus. With dinner, try brown rice or whole-grain noodles instead of white rice or pasta made with
white flour.
Here are a few whole foods that are naturally high in fiber:
 1 large pear with skin (7 grams)
 1 cup fresh raspberries (8 grams)
 ½ medium avocado (5 grams)

1 ounce almonds (3.5 grams)
 ½ cup cooked black beans (7.5 grams)
 3 cups air-popped popcorn (3.6 grams)
 1 cup cooked pearled barley (6 grams)
When increasing fiber, be sure to do it gradually and with plenty of fluids. Fiber in your diet is similar
to a new sponge; it needs water to plump up. If you consume more than your usual intake of fiber but
not enough fluid, you may experience nausea or constipation.
Before you reach for the fiber supplements, consider this: fiber is found naturally in nutritious, whole
foods. Studies have found the same benefits, such as a feeling of fullness may not result from fiber supplements or from fiber-enriched foods. If you're missing out on your daily amount of fiber, you may be
trailing in other essential nutrients as well. Your fiber intake is a good gauge for overall diet quality. Try
to reach your fiber goal with whole foods so you get all the benefits they provide.
Adapted from eatright.org.
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Slow Cookers
Americans' busy lifestyles often show up in their cooking and eating habits. Over 30 percent of calories are consumed away from home, with more
than 40 percent of food dollars spent on food away from home, which is
typically higher in calories and fat and lower in calcium, fiber, and iron.
Planning meals ahead can improve health while saving time and money.
When families eat together, meals are likely to be more nutritious.
Family meals also provide a great time for children and parents to
Slow Cooker Hamburger Stew
reconnect. One way to increase meals at home is to use a slow cooker.
This slow-cooker stew is such a
Check out the following information on slow cooker benefits, food
comfort food. Just smelling it as it
safety, and recipe ideas.
simmers away makes you feel
Benefits, food safety, and recipe ideas:
good! You probably have all or
most of the ingredients in your
Slow cooker benefits. They use less electricity than an oven and can kitchen. It is a comfort, also, to
be used year-round. Because of the long, low-temperature cooking,
know you are providing a nourishslow cookers help tenderize less-expensive cuts of meat. They usually ing meal for your family.
allow for one-step preparation; putting all the ingredients in the slow
cooker saves time and reduces cleanup. A variety of foods can be
 1 pound ground beef
cooked in a slow cooker, including soups, stews, side dishes, main
 1/2 cup chopped onions
dishes, meats, poultry, and desserts.
 1 cup chopped carrots
 2 cups chopped potatoes
Know your slow cooker. Most slow cookers have two or three settings. Food typically cooks in six to 10 hours on the low setting and
 1 cup chopped celery
four to six hours on the high setting. If possible, turn the slow cooker  1 can (15 ounce) tomatoes
on the high setting for the first hour of cooking time and then use the  4 cups water
setting that fits your needs. Read your slow cooker instruction manual
 1/2 teaspoon oregano, basil or
and follow manufacturers' directions. Slow cookers are available in
other herb (optional)
different sizes, so instructions will vary.
1. Brown ground beef in a medium
fry pan. Drain fat.
Slow cookers and food safety. Begin with a clean cooker, utensils
and work area. Keep perishable foods refrigerated until preparation
2. Place beef, chopped vegetables,
time. Store cut-up meat and vegetables separately in the fridge. Always thaw meat or poultry before putting it into a slow cooker. Vege- tomatoes and water in slow cooker.
tables cook slower than meat and poultry, so if using them, put vege- 3. Cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours or
tables in first. Then add meat and liquid suggested in the recipe, such on HIGH for 4 to 6 hours.
as broth, water or sauce. Keep the lid in place, removing only to stir
the food or check for doneness.
Safely handle leftovers. Do not store leftovers in a deep container, such as the slow cooker. Store leftovers
in shallow covered containers and refrigerate within two hours after cooking is completed. Reheating leftovers in a slow cooker is not recommended. Cooked food should be reheated on the stove, in a microwave,
or in a conventional oven until it reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (F). Then the hot food can be placed in a
preheated slow cooker to keep it hot for serving, at least 140 degrees F as measured with a food thermometer.
Source: Adapted from Lisa Franzen-Castle, PhD, RD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Nutrition Specialist.
Healthy Bites Newsletter, /fnh/healthy-bites, January 2015.
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Slow Cooker
Cowboy Beans
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Slow Cooker Taco Soup
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1 lb. lean or extra-lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 (16-oz.) can chili beans, with liquid
1 (15-oz.) can kidney beans, with liquid
1 (15-oz.) can whole-kernel corn, with liquid
1 (8-oz.) can tomato sauce (low-sodium)
2 c. water
2 (14.5-oz.) cans peeled and diced tomatoes
(low-sodium)
1 (4-oz.) can diced green chili peppers
1 pkg. taco seasoning mix (low-sodium)
In a medium skillet, cook the ground beef until
browned over medium heat. Drain. Place the
ground beef, onion, chili beans, kidney beans,
corn, tomato sauce, water, diced tomatoes, green
chili peppers and taco seasoning mix in a slow
cooker. Mix to blend and cook on low setting
for eight hours.
Makes 10 servings.
Each serving has 220 calories, 3 grams (g) fat,
30 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber and 500 mg sodium.
Vegetable Soup
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1 lb. lean or extra-lean ground beef,
browned and drained
1 (15-oz.) can tomato sauce (low-sodium)
1 (14.25-oz.) can low-sodium beef broth
and 1 can water
1 (16-oz.) can stewed tomatoes (lowsodium)
1 envelope dry onion soup mix
1 (10-ounce) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
Mix all ingredients together in a slow cooker
and cook on low seven to nine hours.
Makes eight servings.
Each serving has 220 calories, 8 grams (g)
fat, 15 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber and 480 mg
sodium.
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4 strips bacon, fried crisp, drained and crumbled
1 lb. lean or extra-lean ground beef, browned
and drained
1 medium onion, chopped ¼ c. brown sugar
1 c. ketchup (low-sodium)
¼ c. vinegar
¼ c. mustard
1 (15-oz.) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15-oz.) can butter beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15-oz.) can lima beans, drained and rinsed
1 (28-oz.) can baked beans (do not drain)
Brown meat and fry bacon. Mix all ingredients and
cook in a slow cooker on high for three hours or low
for eight hours.
Makes 12 servings.
Each serving has 260 calories, 6 g fat, 34 g carbohydrate, 8 g fiber and 490 mg sodium.
Chicken Curry
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2¾ lb. chicken breasts, without skin
1 (16-oz.) jar salsa (mild or medium)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. curry powder
1 c. fat-free sour cream
Place chicken in slow cooker. Combine salsa, onions
and curry powder and pour over chicken. Cover with
lid. Cook on low for eight to 10 hours (or high for
five hours). Remove chicken to serving platter; cover
and keep warm. Add sour cream to salsa mixture in
the slow cooker. Blend and pour over the chicken.
Makes 10 servings.
Each serving has 190 calories, 3.5 g fat, 9 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber and 350 mg sodium.
Source: www.ndsu.edu/eatsmart
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Exercising in Cold Weather
Exercise has benefits all year, even during winter. But before you brave the
cold, take a few extra steps to stay safe.
Exposure to cold can cause health problems such as hypothermia, a dangerous
drop in body temperature.
Quick Tip
For more cold weather tips,
see Stay Safe in Cold Weather
and AgePage Hypothermia: A
Cold Weather Hazard at
www.nia.nih.health.
If you want to walk, ski, ice skate, shovel snow,
or do other outdoor activities when it’s cold
outside:
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Check the weather forecast. If it’s very windy or
cold, exercise inside with a Go4Life DVD and
go out another time.
Also watch out for snow and icy sidewalks.
Warm up your muscles first. Try walking or
light arm pumping before you go out.
Wear several layers of loose clothing. The layers will trap warm air between them.
Avoid tight clothing, which can keep your blood
from flowing freely and lead to loss of body
heat.
Wear a waterproof coat or jacket if it’s snowy
or rainy.
Wear a hat, scarf, and gloves.
Know the signs of hypothermia:
 Watch for signs of hypothermia: cold feet and
hands, swollen face, pale skin, shivering, slurring words, acting sleepy, and being confused
or angry.
 Be on the lookout for later signs of hypothermia: moving slowly, trouble walking, slow
heartbeat, shallow breathing, and blacking out.
 Call 911 right away if you think someone might
have hypothermia! Get the person inside and
wrap him or her in a warm blanket.
Source: www.nia.nih.gov/Go4life
VISIT
www.nia.nih.gov/Go4Life
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Read more tips for adding
physical activity to your day.
Print useful tools.
Order the free exercise DVD.
Share your exercise story.
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Winter Storms
While the danger from winter weather varies across the country, nearly all Americans,
regardless of where they live, are likely to face some type of severe winter weather at
some point in their lives. Winter storms can range from a moderate snow over a few
hours to a blizzard with blinding, wind-driven snow that lasts for several days. Many
winter storms are accompanied by dangerously low temperatures and sometimes by
strong winds, icing, sleet and freezing rain.
One of the primary concerns is the winter weather's ability to knock out heat, power
and communications services to your home or office, sometimes for days at a time.
Heavy snowfall and extreme cold can immobilize an entire region.
The National Weather Service refers to winter storms as the “Deceptive Killers” because most deaths are indirectly related to the storm. Instead, people die in traffic
accidents on icy roads and of hypothermia from prolonged exposure to cold. It is important to be prepared for winter weather before it strikes.
Before a Storm, Have:
 Rock salt to melt ice on walkways
 Sand or cat litter to improve traction
 Snow shovels or snow blowers
 Enough heating fuel
During a Storm:
 Stay inside during the storm.
 Use heaters safely.
 Allow faucets to drip.
 Check on elderly friends and neighbors.
 Stretch before shoveling snow to avoid overexertion.
 Keep dry.
 Watch for signs of frostbite, like loss of feeling
and white/pale appearance of extremities.
 Drive only if absolutely necessary.
During an emergency, stay informed by tuning in to your
local television or radio station.
Source: www.ready.gov/winter-weather
TANEYTOWN SENIOR CENTER
COMMUNITY PROJECTS
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DON’T FORGET ABOUT OUR ON-GOING
COMMUNITY PROJECTS!
They continue to provide help to various groups and needs. We need your
help. Stop by the table in the lobby to drop off items in the boxes on
display.
PULL TABS: Pull tabs are found on soda cans, canned vegetables and soups
and pet food. The tabs are being collected for the Ronald McDonald House
in Baltimore. The Ronald McDonald Houses act as a home away from home so
families can stay close to their children who are in the hospital.
EYE GLASSES: The local Lions Club collects and recycles glasses in the
community.
BOX TOPS AND LABELS FOR EDUCATION: We are collecting these for
local Carroll County Schools.
CANCELLED POSTAGE STAMPS: Stamps are collected and given to patients
at Asbury Methodist Home for various projects.
CELL PHONES: Old cell phones, their chargers and instruction books are collected at the front desk and are distributed for the Carroll County Senior
Citizens Cellular Phone Program and/or recycled.
USED GREETING CARDS: Collected for ARC projects. Please submit the entire cards for ARC's use. They are using the cards in a variety of ways now
so they have changed their requirement. This includes ALL cards -- no matter what the occasion. Thank you.
PRINTER INK CARTRIDGES: Used printer ink cartridges—desk-jet, ink-jet
and laser jet cartridges for recycling.
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Volunteers Needed
Being a volunteer at the Taneytown Senior & Community Center is a rewarding experience that can make a difference in the lives of many people. Volunteers are needed in many ways at the Taneytown Senior & Community Center.
Specifically, we are in need of individuals that will give of their time to help in
the following areas:
 Write “Thank You” notes.
 Send articles to the newspaper
 Decorate bulletin boards for the center.
 Cleaning and Sanitizing Weights (used in exercise classes)
 Kitchen volunteers– Setting up, serving, and clean up of lunch meal.
 Scrap Booking - Create nice scrapbooks from the pictures and memorabilia
that have gathered over the years
 Power Point—Create power point presentations for the center from various
pictures and artwork created by the center.
 Design a senior center booth to be taken to the Senior Expo or events in the
community.
 Plan or assist with planning special events/parties, activities, games and
entertainment.
 Receptionist - answer phones
 Decorate center for Holidays
 Instruct ‘How to use a Smart Phone”
 Volunteers to make Aprons and Tablecloths
Call 410-386-2700
for more information.
“T.S.C. Treasures our Volunteers”
Americans with Disabilities
The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to the Carroll County Government and
its programs, services, activities and facilities. Anyone requiring an auxiliary aid or
service for effective communication or who has a complaint should contact Madeline M.
Morey, The Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, 410-386-3800, 1-888-3028978, MD Relay 7-7-7/1- 800-735-2258, or email mmorey@ccg.carr.org as soon as
possible but no later than 72 hours before the scheduled event.
Inclement Weather Policy for Carroll County Senior Centers
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Senior and Community Centers are OPEN in inclement weather
(snow, ice, severe rain, flooding) UNLESS:
 If the Carroll County Government is closed then the Carroll County Senior Centers
are closed.
 If the Carroll County Government opens late or closes early than the Carroll County
Senior Centers open late or close early.
 There may be special circumstances where it is necessary to adjust the opening or closing
times of the centers, or not open the centers at all for safety reasons. Please listen to local
radio or TV stations for up to date information.
If the Carroll County Government or Senior Centers are not closed
or opening late Please follow one of the below situations:
If Carroll County Public Schools are CLOSED:
Senior and Community Centers will OPEN late, 10 am–4:30 pm
No Carroll Area Transit Service to Senior Centers.
Carroll County Transit has been notified by the that they should not pick up seniors
and take them to the Senior Centers on days that schools are closed.
Modified meals (not the scheduled menu) will be served.
No Senior and Community Center programs/classes will be held.
If Carroll County Public Schools are 2 (two) HOURS LATE:
Senior and Community Centers will OPEN on time, 8 am–4:30 pm
Carroll County Transit will provide service for those wishing to venture out, but :
YOU MUST CALL CARROLL COUNTY TRANSIT BEFORE
8 AM AND LEAVE A MESSAGE
THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE BUS PICK YOU UP, 410-857-0080.
Modified meals (not the scheduled menu) will be served.
Please call the Senior and Community Center to see if programs/classes have been
cancelled.
If Carroll County Schools are
1 (one) HOUR LATE:
Senior and Community Centers will OPEN on time, 8 am–4:30 pm
Carroll County Transit will be provided as usual.
Meals will be served as per the scheduled menu.
Senior and Community Center
programs/classes will be held as scheduled.
Trailblazer Shuttle Riders
Please follow the postings specific to
Carroll County Transit delays & closings
The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to the Carroll County Government and its programs, services, activities
and facilities. Anyone requiring an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or who has a complaint
should contact Madeline M. Morey, The Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, 410.386.3600, 1.888.302.8978,
MD Relay 7-1-1/1.800.735.2258 or email mmorey@ccg.carr.org as soon as possible but no later than 72 hours
before the scheduled event.
Carroll County
Veterans Transportation Shuttle Program
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Service Locations/Scheduled Runs
Monday-Friday: To Baltimore VA Medical Center on Greene Street and the
Loch Raven Center on Loch Raven Blvd.
Riders can board the shuttle at either:
8:00 AM - Town Mall in Westminster (Movie Side) or
Service Locations/Scheduled
Monday-Friday: To Fort Detrick, MD Outpatient Center
Riders can board the shuttle at either:
8:00 AM – Shoppers , 6300 Georgetown Blvd. Eldersburg (Front of Store) or
8:30 AM - Town Mall in Westminster (Movie Side)
Transportation is also available to the Martinsburg VA Medical Center in West Virginia upon request.
Transportation requests must be made 36 hours before your scheduled appointment.
To enroll in this program please register in person at the Carroll County Department of
Social Services at 1232 Tech Court, Suite 1, Westminster, MD 21157
(Call Kate Fisher at 410-386-3373)
Be sure to bring with you a form of identification (MD Driver’s license, SSN card, etc.) and
your Military Service DD Form 214 or Department of Veterans Affairs Photo ID Card.
Once the DSS has you registered you can call CATS (at least 24 hours in advance) and speak with
either Angie or Katie at 410-857-0080 to schedule your transportation to either of the care facilities.
There is no cost to the veteran or their personal care assistant for the Shuttle Program
You will be provided a Travel Voucher for the round trip
The Veterans Transportation Shuttle Program is made possible by a partnership between
The Carroll County Commissioners, The Carroll Area Transit System and
The Carroll County Department of Social Services
Updated November 2014
Carroll Transit System Information
Carroll Transit System Ticket Sales
Available at your area Senior Center or Information & Assistance at the
Bureau of Aging and Disabilities has books of Carroll Transit Tickets for sale.
Each book consists of ten $1.00 tickets.
For seniors age 60+ there is a limited supply of tickets that can be sold
for a donation each month until the supply is gone. Donation books are limited to two books per person.
There is an additional supply of tickets that are $5.00 per book of ten
tickets. Seniors that have purchased their donation books for the month may
purchase four $5.00 books per month.
Donation and $5.00 transit ticket books are for older adults (60+ years
of age) who reside in Carroll County. These tickets cannot be re-sold to businesses or agencies.
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Maryland Legal Aid Provides
Free Civil Legal Help
Maryland Legal Aid provides free civil legal help to Carroll County seniors 60
years and older, in matters such as state and federal benefits (such as cash assistance, food stamps, medical assistance, unemployment, social security disability and SSI); fighting unlawful evictions and sub-standard housing conditions;
family law (such as contested custody and protective orders); consumer debt;
debt and debt collections (such as foreclosure); bankruptcy to stop garnishment
and foreclosure; wage disputes and nursing home issues; and wills, durable power
of attorney and medical advanced directives (through the Sixty Plus program).
To receive free civil legal help, call the Midwestern Office of Maryland Legal
Aid at 1-800-679-8813 on Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. Ask for
Intake .
If the legal problem is one of the civil legal problems on which Legal Aid
may represent you, the Intake worker will take an intake. The case will then be
assigned to a paralegal or attorney, who will call you. If the problem is not one
on which Legal Aid may represent, the Intake worker will give a referral.
Information & Assistance Program
Kathy Wood, with Information & Assistance from the Carroll
County Bureau of Aging & Disabilities, visits the Taneytown
Senior Center the third Thursday of the month (except December) beginning at 10:00 a.m. Appointments for application assistance are necessary (there is no charge for this service). Kathy can provide
assistance in completing applications for the following programs: Energy Assistance, Renters’ Tax Credit, Homeowners’ Tax Credit, Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), Food Stamps,
Medicare Prescription Plan Comparisons and Enrollments. Referrals are made to
supporting services and community agencies. Walk-ins are welcome for information only. Information is available concerning caregiving, housing options,
medicine costs, transportation and legal problems, as well as other topics. If
you’d like to meet with Kathy, give her a call at 410-386-3830 or email her at
kwood@ccg.carr.org to schedule an appointment.
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March 2
12:00 – 4:30 pm
Game Day
March 4
12:30 4:30 pm
500 Cards
March 10
8:00 – 10:00 am
March 11
11:45 am
Site Council Breakfast featuring scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, Belgian waffles, chipped beef gravy & biscuits, fruit,
coffee, hot tea, juice, and 1% milk. Cost is $4.50 all proceeds
go to the Site Council treasury to help with programs for seniors at the center. Recommended to make reservations by
3/6/15
Crime Prevention Presentation by Bruce Lohr “Sexting”
March 12
12:30 – 3:30 pm
Nickel Bingo
March 13
11:30 am
Sub Day RSVP 3/6/15 by 10:00 am
March 17
11:30 am
March 17
12:00 – 4:30 pm
Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration Luncheon Corned Beef,
Boiled Red Potatoes, Steamed Cabbage, Carrots with Dill,
Cake, Mild Coffee RSVP 3/10/15 by 10:00 am
Game Day
March 17
12:30 – 3:30 pm
Prize Bingo Prize Bingo (Bring a$1.00 to $3.00 gift)
March 18
11:30 am
Nutrition with Terry Serio
March 19
10:30 am
March 23
March 24
11:30 am
11:30 am
March 25
11:45 am
March 26
March 26
9:30 -10:30 am
11:30 am
Site Council Meeting – All Senior Center Members are encouraged to attend
Baked Potato Day RSVP 3/16/15 by 10:00 am
Lunch & A Movie (Lunch is served at 11:30 am Movie starts
at 12:00 pm) Movie to be announced
Crime Prevention Presentation by Bruce Lohr
“Human Trafficking “
Blood Pressure Screening
Birthday Celebration Luncheon for March Everyone
Welcome
Upcoming Events
April 8 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Seniors on the Go, An Aging & Disabilities Expo - Exhibitors,
Health Screenings, Vendor Prize BINGO, Demonstrations, Speakers/Seminars, Free Shuttle
Service, Lunch Available at The Shipley Area, Carroll County Ag Center.
May 1 - 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Law Day - Volunteer attorneys will assist seniors in completing Medical Power of Attorneys and Living Wills free of charge.
May 5 - 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. The AARP smart Driver Course - Cost $5.00 for AARP
members and $10.00 for non AARP members. A catered lunch will be provided at no cost.
Taneytown Senior & Community Center Newsletter
“The Senior Voice”
Editors: (Volunteers) Eileen and Ron Etzel