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Move Mobile
This one-stop shop offers services for aging adults throughout Frederick
BY JILL GARTZ
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS-POST
Keep your eyes peeled — Move Mobile may soon be rolling into a neighborhood near you. This new initiative from the Frederick County Division of Aging and Independence is designed for the county’s aging population.
Move Mobile is a decommissioned ambulance that has been transformed into a one-stop information and resource center designed to meet the needs of older adults throughout Frederick County. Best of all, it brings essential services directly into the community.
The leadership team selected the name Move Mobile for its simplicity and memorability, ensuring it can be easily recognized countywide.
The name reflects several of the Division of Aging’s core initiatives — engage, empower, equip and enhance — all of which are centered on improving the quality of life for older adults. The team hopes that when residents see the Move Mobile on the road, they associate it with movement, connection, and meaningful impact.
Courtney Oland, service coordinator for the department’s Resource and Service Navigation, said the Move Mobile is “a great way to connect to and reach people right where they live.” With iPads, Wi-Fi and mobile scanning capabilities, the so-called “outreach
center on wheels” will allow staff to perform all office-based tasks in the field, ultimately saving people time and eliminating travel barriers. The unit can support mobile senior center activities, such as Seniors in the Park. It’s also equipped with loads of information about local resources.
“We can assist people with paying
their rent or a water bill,” Oland said.
“We have a list of financial agencies that they can be referred to for help with expenses.”
Frederick Health Hospital also has a financial aid program to help with medical bills, and many doctors are partners with the hospital.
Darren House, service navigator for
the Department of Aging’s Resource and Service Navigation Department, says the information is invaluable. “For instance, if someone is having financial challenges, they want to know what financial resources are out there for them, such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and Medicare savings benefits.”
The Frederick County Division of Aging and Independence mobile unit.
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Joy Rowe, director of the Resource and Service Navigation for Frederick County Division of Aging and Independence talks with a resident at Bell Court in Woodsboro on Monday, Nov. 3.
Applications for services are available onsite, and seniors can be screened for Meals on Wheels, a service that brings meals to people over 60 who are homebound. It also serves adults of any age with a chronic health condition or disability that meets the program’s eligibility requirements.
The Move Mobile also assists with in-home needs.
“We are the first step to screening and accessing those in-home support services the State of Maryland offers,” House said. The Move Mobile also provides on-site A1C screenings for individuals at risk for diabetes, along with blood pressure checks.
“Our goal is to focus on preventative screenings and the important role they play in health and wellness,” said Matthew Burgan, a community paramedic with Frederick County Fire and Rescue Services. “Those particular screenings have demonstrated a significant impact when identified early.”
The department also takes vital signs and offers a cognitive impairment screening, a basic three-minute test that looks for signs of dementia and
Alzheimer’s. “We aren’t providing a diagnosis. The screenings simply provide us with a response. We share that information with the participant, who in turn takes it to their primary care provider, who can help them interpret the results,” Burgan said.
The paramedic says he sees the community benefits of the Move Mobile as nothing short of imperative.
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support older adults and those with disabilities. Its mission is to help seniors remain healthy, active, and independent members of the community.
Through an evidence-based service coordination model, the Division helps seniors access essential resources that allow them to remain in their homes for as long as possible while maintaining dignity and self-determination.
Move Mobile will be at Wolfsville Community Health Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 25 at 12464 Wolfsville Road, Myersville.
“One of the things we know, especially when we serve the senior population, is just how critically important it is to bring services into the community,”
Burgan said.
“Many seniors have difficulties with mobility, transportation, or both. The ability of all of these organizations to come together and provide a one-stop shop in a central location that’s very easy for the residents to get to, that’s huge,” Burgan said. “It breaks down so many barriers for seniors.”
The Frederick County Division of Aging and Independence develops and administers programs and services that
“We have a long-standing history of being there when you call for us, and that is a role we will continue to fulfill until the end of time.” The partnership, Burgan said, “gives us a chance to get out before the emergency happens.”
Many seniors have questions about transportation, according to Jessica Snoots, a community-based social worker at Frederick Health Hospital. “Transportation can sometimes be a barrier, and not everyone realizes what those [transportation] resources look like.”
For instance, Transit is a service that focuses on transportation for seniors or people with disabilities. It offers rides for medical appointments and other needs. Drivers will come to your home and pick you up.
Residents appear to appreciate everything the department offers. Troy Parrish lives in Taney Village, a senior living HUD community in Frederick. He shares that the Maryland Access Program, a service provided by the Department of Aging, made “a big change” in his life.
“I was able to discover services and help I didn’t know were available. To have somebody on the other end of the phone makes a big difference.You have no idea how good it is to have somebody you can call, or knowing there’s somebody out there that actually wants to help.”
The department supports older adults with a wide range of needs, including economic stability, benefits assistance, meals, access to healthcare, outreach services, transportation and housing.
“The need is clear and present now” for a service like the Move Mobile, Burgan said. “As our community continues to age, and more importantly, continues to age in place, we are going to see needs like this come up more and more frequently.”
He adds that one big benefit from this partnership is the relationship fire and rescue services has with the community.
Move Mobile made its first stop in November at Bell Court in Woodsboro. Around 20 residents paid it a visit. The next stop is planned for March 25 in Myersville at the Wolfsville Community Health Fair.
Katie Triplett, communications manager for the Division of Aging and Independence, said Move Mobile will likely make quarterly visits to communities around the county.
People who want more information can visit frederickcountymd.gov/dai.
Jill Gartz is a freelance journalist, radio news anchor and blog writer. She has a lengthy background in radio news and now owns her own business, Write4U!MtAiry. Gartz also enjoys hiking and reading. She can be reached through write4umtairy.com.
Kandy Alexander, left, a service coordinator with Frederick County Division of Aging and Independence, talks with a resident at Bell Court in Woodsboro on Nov. 3.
Tips for getting the most out of your 50th high school reunion
BY GARY BENNETT SPECIAL TO THE NEWS-POST
Looking back half a century, there’s no denying 1975 and 1976 were momentous years. If you graduated high school then, you experienced a great deal: the Vietnam War and the military draft ended; a president of the United States nearly got impeached and sent to prison but was then pardoned; an unelected, grandfatherly “sort-of” incumbent took on a toothy, charismatic peanut farmer from Georgia for the presidency; and the nation celebrated its bicentennial.
The sensitive singer-songwriter craze of the early ’70s gave way to harder rock and a new thing called disco. Movies gave us classics like “Jaws,” “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” and “Rocky.” We watched shows like “All in the Family,” “MASH,” “Happy Days” and a brand-new late-night program developed just for us, “Saturday Night Live.” The recession of the early ’70s was mostly in the rearview mirror and the malaise of the late ’70s was still ahead. Times were pretty good and the future looked bright.
So, if you graduated high school in ’75 or ’76 like me, it is perfectly understandable — and permissible — to want to relive those gentler, more innocent times, even if only for one evening, at a class reunion.
You may be surprised to learn that even in this age of pervasive social media and virtual meetings, in-person class reunions are still a thing. A big thing. It is estimated that about
and show genuine interest in others, even those you barely knew. Name tags are your friends, so feel free to stare as much as you need. We all look different now, but there’s no denying we shared an exciting, formative time in fairly close quarters.
Sure, reunions can be scary, but that’s part of the appeal. If nothing else, they are fascinating anthropologic studies for the curious. Who got fat? Who remained a bachelor? Who had seven kids? And if you don’t go, there’s no getting it back. With that in mind, here are some tips for having a swell time at your upcoming high school reunion.
Tip #1 — Go to it!
250,000 happen every year in the U.S. The reason is simple: we all crave connection. And let’s face it, high school was an important part of our lives and the friendships we made there often last a lifetime.
Since it’s early in the year, chances are good you are about to be invited to your own class reunion. Perhaps it’s a big one. My advice: go for it.
I attended my 50th high school reunion in August and had a wonderful time. The key, I believe, is to keep expectations low and egos in check.
You can’t predict how the evening will unfold, but you can prepare. Get the registration list ahead of time, review yearbooks and check Facebook. Make it your business to know a little about the current lives of your classmates. Once there, circulate as best you can
Why not go? The food will probably be good, the drinks are legal and the music is your own. If it’s a milestone anniversary, it will likely attract more classmates than any other. If you are on the shy side, that works in your favor — you can move from one superficial (but sincere) conversation to the next all night long. If you must, consider it a challenge to step outside your comfort zone. Working a room is a skill that will always serve you well.
Tip #2 — Don’t worry about how you look or what life has thrown at you.
Embrace who you are and be comfortable in it. The dirty little secret is that everyone is far more concerned with themselves than with you. At my 50th reunion, almost everyone was retired, so what you did for a living or how successful you were no longer mattered. It never even came up. Conversation naturally turned to safe topics like family, travel and hobbies.
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Gary Bennett at his 1975 high school graduation.
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Most of the basketball team, with assistant coach Jim Smith, at their 40th high school reunion in 2015.
15 minutes in a rage room Beginner’s Mind
BY KAREN PEACOCK SPECIAL TO THE NEWS-POST
There’s plenty to be righteously angry about these days, and a visit to one of the area’s rage rooms can be a way to channel those feelings.
Commonly believed to have been inspired by a 2008 Japanese art installation, rage rooms have become an international multimillion-dollar business. These indoor spaces have allowed participants to safely vent by destroying everything from tea pots to televisions. Curious, I decided to check out Frederick’s Crash and Catharsis Rage Factory on Patrick Street.
As a mixed-media artist who often creates with materials headed for the landfill, purposely breaking stuff goes against my usual instincts. But trying new things keeps us young, right?
I visited Crash and Catharsis Rage Factory on a quiet Wednesday afternoon, so I had my pick of the private rooms for my 15 minute Fast Smash (which is just what it sounds like).
The post-apocalyptic decor features under-the-overpass graffiti, a surface made from stacked tires, and a male mannequin who I privately named Don. The friendly young man on duty said that visitors aren’t permitted to cut the mannequin with broken glass. I don’t think that ever would have occurred to me. Don’s throat had already been slit, presumably by a more imaginative guest.
Their insurance doesn’t allow sledgehammers, so I chose a claw hammer, a hockey stick, a baseball bat, and a golf club for my weapons. I was then outfitted with a protective face shield and gloves and given a bin full of glassware to smash. The lack of electronics was a bit disappointing, but I did choose the least expensive option. I was dismayed to find a Santa-faced mug among the wine bottles and tableware. It felt wrong to wreck his cheery visage, but leaving anything unbroken somehow seemed worse. I was after the full cathartic experience. I started by throwing things on the floor. That wasn’t so satisfying, and several goblets were too sturdy to break. I slammed them with the hockey stick and then the bat. Only
the golf club did the job. Four minutes had elapsed and the bin was already half empty. I needed to slow down. Good thing I didn’t spring for the 30-minute session.
It was fun sending glasses skittering around the room with the hockey stick. A few hit the wall and shattered. I didn’t feel one way or another when that happened.
I imagined Don as various loathed public figures and threw plates at him. My aim was poor, but sometimes they made contact. I felt nothing when they did.
After the session ended, I was shown into another room where visitors are encouraged to “scream into the abyss.” My screech registered 115 decibels which corresponds to a rock band or a baby’s cry. That felt pretty good. Afterwards, I was offered bottled water and cough drops, a nice touch.
I can see how rage rooms can be fun and liberating for many. It was worth a try, but catharsis eluded me. I doubt different weapons or targets would have made a difference. My only real emotion was a momentary desire to carry home some of the more interesting shards for future art projects. I restrained myself. My cluttered studio already holds a box of accidentally broken glassware that serve no immediate purpose.
The experience was a reminder that I’m more of a maker than a breaker, but I did learn a valuable lesson. In the event of a zombie apocalypse, I’ll skip the baseball bat and look around for a golf club.
Karen Peacock is a writer and artist who lives in downtown Frederick. She turned 70 in 2025. Her column, Beginner’s Mind, explores the joy of trying new things.
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The author poses with a selection of weapons and one of C&C’s mannequins.
RAYMOND JAMES
Ask Harry Your estate planning questions answered
Can we challenge my mother’s will?
My mom was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2018. She died in 2024 at which time we discovered that my sister had taken mom in 2020 to sign 30% of her home to my sister and revise her will which also gave my sister two shares of everything as opposed to one share for everyone else. (There are nine children in all.) By the way, the lawyer who drafted my mother’s new will is also my sister’s daughter’s attorney.
There’s a legal concept that would strengthen your challenge. Legal documents, such as your mother’s will or deed, are presumed to be valid. As a result, normally anyone challenging them has the burden of proving that they are not valid.
My sister lived with my mother and we have found notes from my sister herself from 2016 saying that my mother had caught the bus in the wrong direction and forgot how to come home (hence her taking a taxi), that she would wear the same clothes every day, forgot to cook certain foods, would forget conversations after a few minutes, and struggled to recall someone she saw after a few days. Can we challenge the will and deed?
Harry S. Margolis
Yes, you have grounds for challenging both documents.
To start, everyone has the right to do what they want with their property either during life or in terms of how they pass it along at death. However, one loses that right if they are no longer legally competent. In addition, their actions may be set aside if they are deemed to have been carried out under undue influence. Often these two exceptions go together because someone who is experiencing cognitive decline is likely to be more susceptible to undue influence.
Everything you relate indicates that your mother was suffering from cognitive decline in 2018 and that she might have been under the undue influence of your sister. But these are not black and white matters. Someone can experience some cognitive decline and still be legally competent to sign certain documents. In addition, the fact that your mother favored your sister in her actions and estate plan does not mean per se that she was unduly influenced. She may have simply been reflecting her appreciation for the care your sister provided her or her understanding of your sister’s greater need for financial support.
But in the situation that you describe, it’s likely that a court would switch the burden of proof to your sister. This is where the two legal concepts — undue influence and cognitive decline — interact. When someone who is suffering from cognitive decline — your mother — is living with someone who has a duty of care to them — your sister — they are deemed to be susceptible to undue influence. Once you establish these factors, your sister will have the burden of proving that your mother understood the legal documents, they were a valid expression of her wishes, and she was not under your sister’s undue influence. Further, the attorney’s apparent conflict of interest could undermine their testimony that your mother knew what she was doing and the documents expressed her wishes.
In other words, based on what you say, it sounds like you have a strong case.
But I’ve learned over the years that there’s always another side to the story. In addition, litigation is costly, time-consuming, and stressful. Often, the only ones who win are the lawyers. In addition, in your case with nine siblings, it sounds like if your sister’s larger share is thrown into the mix, it won’t add that much to the others’ shares.You may be better off not pursuing the matter or seeking mediation with your sister.
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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Tip #3 — Don’t worry about awkward high school romances.
Just laugh them off. Chances are you and your old flame will barely interact. If you do, it’s easy to keep things brief — you have others to see. At my high school, only one set of classmates eventually married, so you won’t be alone in wondering about what might have been. Take it for what it was — an adolescent, hormonally driven rite of passage.
Tip #4 — Bury old grudges and competitions.
These things are so far in the past they barely matter now. Look at classmates with fresh eyes and let go of old judgments. Like you, everyone has evolved. That said, don’t minimize any high school bullying that was egregious. If you know your old tormentor will attend, you may decide not to go. But if you can summon the courage and keep expectations low, it can also be a growth experience.
Tip #5 — Circulate and talk to everyone.
As tempting as it is to stick with a few old pals, make a point of seeking out as many classmates as possible. Be sure to introduce yourself. A great opening line is “Tell me about your life!” or “What have you been up to?” It allows the other person to take the lead and control the narrative.
Tip #6 — Volunteer to help organize the event, even if you live far away.
It’s not fair for all the work to fall on the same people who stayed in their hometowns. In the age of Zoom, FaceTime and Google Groups, step outside your comfort zone and help, even if only a little. The more voices involved, the better the event will be.
Tip #7 — Be ready to show pictures of your grandkids, but let your classmate go first.
Everyone is proud of their grandkids, even if they’re at the
top of their class in reform school. There’s no safer subject.
Tip #8 — Come with a spouse, significant other or friend. They may not want to, but it’s usually safest. You don’t want to look lonely — even if you’re not — or like someone on the prowl. Years ago, I attended my wife’s 40th high school reunion as the unknown spouse and had a great time. I had no expectations and my only role was to be supportive. Sell that to your companion.
Tip #9 — Find out if any old teachers will attend and invite them if possible.
Teachers often have a lot invested in their classes and are sometimes only a few years older than their students. It was hard to imagine then, but at age 30, some teachers were only about 12 years older than their classes — a gap that feels minuscule now. Many are likely still around and would love to attend. At my recent reunion, I learned the head basketball coach planned to come. I bought a basketball on my way to the event, had all the players sign it and presented it to him in a small ceremony. He was genuinely touched.
Tip #10 — If classmates want to keep the night going, go for it. If things are going well and the ice has been broken, snacks or drinks afterward can feel natural. I highly recommend it. You can continue conversations in a quieter setting and perhaps gain both an old friend and a new one.
Bonus tip — Leave a bit early.
If you’ve smiled, been friendly, self-effacing and genuinely interested in others, then — like the old show business saying — you’ll “leave them wanting more.”
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.
WINTER CALENDAR
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 25
Health
Exercise: Senior Recreation Council
8:55-10:10 a.m.
Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick.
Meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Requires $10 annual dues. See website and contact coordinator.
Contact: Sally, sallywselby@gmail.com, 301-906-1296.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
Other
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
Visual arts
”Nature-Inspired Macro Photography”
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Rosemary & Thyme Gallery at the Frederick 50+ Community Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick.
Photography by Carolyn Thomas.
Contact: dmarkowitz@frederickcountymd. gov, 301-600-3525.
https://frederickcountymd.gov/8075/50Community-Centers
THURSDAY, Feb. 26
Classes workshops and lectures
Senior Cafe: The place to come for coffee, conversation, friendship and fun events! Chair Fitness with Chair One Fitness 10-11 a.m.
Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville.
Keep active in the winter with this fun chair fitness routine from Deirdre at Chair One Fitness. This program is for any adult interested! 21 and older.
Contact: Walkersville Branch Library, 301600-8200.
http://www.fcpl.org
Medically Curious: Common Lab Tests 10-11:30 a.m.
Frederick Community College, Conference Center Building, E125, 7932 Opposumtown Pike, Frederick.
Are you ever skeptical of internet medical advice and drug company ads? Do you search for evidence-based medicine presented so a layman can understand it? Welcome to Medically Curious. The sessions are interactive, highlighted with learning props, and aimed at understanding your amazing body when it works, and when it doesn’t. Each session will focus on a different topic with a one-hour lecture followed by a Q&A session.
Contact: Institute for Learning in Retirement, Kelli Ackiewicz, ILR@frederick.edu, 301-846-2561.
Cost: $18.
https://tinyurl.com/Curious29975
Journey Through Aviation History — Charles Lindbergh and Spirit of St. Louis 2-3:30 p.m.
Frederick Community College, Conference Center Building, E123, 7932 Opposumtown Pike, Frederick.
Learn how the son of a Minnesota Congressman ignited a worldwide aviation frenzie in 1927 when he flew across the Atlantic in just 33 1/2 hours.
Contact: Institute for Learning in Retirement, Kelli Ackiewicz, ILR@frederick.edu, 301-846-2561.
Cost: $16.
https://tinyurl.com/Journey30006
ESL High Beginner’s/Low Intermediate Conversation Classes
6:30-8 p.m.
Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville.
For adults who want to practice their English to a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Students will practice their speaking and listening skills with conversations guided by an instructor from the Literacy Council. Registration is required by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Register at https://tinyurl.com/42wsztha. Age 18 and older.
Contact: Walkersville Branch Library, 301600-8200.
http://www.fcpl.org
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.
Contact: Gerald Blessing, g.blessing@ieee. org, 240-651-1865.
https://srcfrederick.org/ FRIDAY, Feb. 27
Health
Exercise: Senior Recreation Council 8:55-10:10 a.m.
Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick.
Meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Requires $10 annual dues. See website and contact coordinator.
Contact: Sally, sallywselby@gmail.com, 301-906-1296.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
Performing arts and music
2026 FCC Jazz Festival Evening Concert 7-8:30 p.m.
Frederick Community College, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Performing Arts Center (JBK Theater), Frederick.
Enjoy the Todd Marcus Orchestra as the headlining artist for the 2026 FCC Jazz Festival with an opening performance by the FCPS All-County Jazz Band.
Contact: Dr. Mike Gersten, Program Manager, mgersten@frederick.edu, 301-846-2566. https://FCC2026JazzConcert.eventbrite.com
SATURDAY, Feb. 28
Family
Pancake Breakfast 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Tuscarora High School, 5312 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick.
The THS Instrumental Music Boosters host. Breakfast includes a side (bacon or sausage), a drink (coffee, tea, milk, or juice), and unlimited pancakes! Students from the concert orchestra and band ensembles will be performing throughout the morning.
Contact: thsimbinfo@gmail.com.
Cost: $10 adults, $7 kids 4-10, kids 3 and under free.
https://www.facebook.com/share/17w2Jmdby4/ Italian Buffet 4-7 p.m.
Prospect United Methodist Church, 5923 Woodville Road, Mount Airy.
All-you-can-eat buffet. Spaghetti and red sauce with or without meatballs; lasagne red meat sauce, chicken/white sauce, vegetable; tortellini (no meat; rigatoni with red meat sauce; salad and homemade dressings; greens and beans; rolls and dessert; beverages.
Contact: Prospect United Methodist Church, prospect.marvinchapel.umc@ gmail.com, 301-829-9244.
Cost: $16 ages 12 and up, $8 ages 6-11, ages 5 and under free.
The National Christian Choir in Concert 4-6 p.m.
Frederick Seventh-day Adventist Church, 6437 Jefferson Pike, Frederick.
Join us for a free concert!
Contact: churchoffice@frederickadventistchurch.org, 301-662-5254.
https://frederickadventistchurch.org/contact
SUNDAY, March 1
Performing arts and music
“Celtic Music Session’ to Benefit the Brunswick Food Bank 2-4 p.m.
Grace Episcopal Church, 114 E. A St., Brunswick.
An afternoon of traditional Celtic music! Talented musicians will perform on mandolin, fiddle, guitar, bodhran & vocals. All proceeds benefit the Brunswick Food Bank. Contact: Kathy Brown, Kathybrown@gracebrunswick.org, 301-834-8540.
Cost: $10 suggested donation.
http://Www.gracebrunswick.org
MONDAY, March 2
Classes workshops and lectures Chair Yoga 1-2 p.m.
Emmitsburg Senior Center, 300A S. Seton Ave., Unit 8, Emmitsburg.
Mondays through March 23. 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. Instructor: Christina Green. Try your first class for free. Pre-register.
Contact: Emmitsburg Senior Center, virtualseniorcenter@frederickcountymd. gov, 301-600-6350.
Cost: $4 drop-in.
https://frederickcountymd-gov.3dcartstores. com/
Health
Exercise: Senior Recreation Council
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Fraternal Order Of Eagles, 401 Central Ave., Brunswick.
Free Bingo followed by lunch. Register required by Feb. 26.
Contact: Brunswick Senior Center, virtualseniorcenter@frederickcountymd.gov, 301-834-8115.
Cost: $10 for lunch.
https://frederickcountymd-gov.3dcartstores.com/
Sports and recreation
Open Duckpin Bowling 1-3 p.m.
Walkersville Lanes, 44 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville.
Hosted by Senior Recreation Council. Not league bowling. Requires $10 annual dues. Cost is weekly cost of bowling. See website and contact coordinator.
Contact: Gerald Blessing, g.blessing@ieee. org, 240-651-1865.
https://srcfrederick.org/
FRIDAY, March 6
Health
8:55-10:10 a.m.
Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick.
Meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Requires $10 annual dues. See website and contact coordinator.
Contact: Sally, sallywselby@gmail.com, 301-906-1296.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
Other
Men’s Group Hosted by Frederick 50+ Community Center
9-11 a.m.
Wegmans, 7830 Wormans Mill Road, Frederick.
Join the guys for a coffee and lively conversation. Participants may purchase food and drinks from Wegmans.
Contact: Frederick 50+ (Senior) Center, virtualseniorcenter@frederickcountymd. gov, 301-600-3525.
https://frederickcountymd.gov/8075/50Community-Centers
TUESDAY, March 3
Sports and recreation
Basketball — Senior Recreation Council
7-9 p.m.
Walkersville Recreation Center (Elementary School), 83 Frederick St., Walkersville.
Requires registration and $10 annual dues see website. Enter through gym doors on the right side of the school. Meets November through May. For seniors.
Contact: Don Sherwood, donpsherwood@ gmail.com, 301-514-5866.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
WEDNESDAY, March 4
Health
Exercise: Senior Recreation Council 8:55-10:10 a.m.
Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick.
Meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Requires $10 annual dues. See website and contact coordinator.
Contact: Sally, sallywselby@gmail.com, 301-906-1296.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
Falls Are Not Normal: Prevention Class 10:30-11:45 a.m.
Emmitsburg Senior Center, 300A S. Seton Ave., Unit 8, Emmitsburg.
Falls are the leading cause of admission to Shock Trauma, but they are NOT a normal part of aging. Taught by a Shock Trauma expert, the Shock Trauma Fall Prevention Class is a program covering the essentials of fall prevention: tips for talking to your doctor, ideas for home modifications, strategies for medication management, how to fall and recover, exercises, and more. Presenter: R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center. Pre-registration required.
Contact: Emmitsburg Senior Center, virtualseniorcenter@frederickcountymd. gov, 301-600-6350.
https://frederickcountymd.gov/8075/50Community-Centers
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
THURSDAY, March 5
Classes workshops and lectures
ESL High Beginner’s/Low Intermediate Conversation Classes
6:30-8 p.m.
Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville.
For adults who want to practice their English to a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Students will practice their speaking and listening skills with conversations guided by an instructor from the Literacy Council. Registration is required by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Register at https://tinyurl.com/42wsztha. Age 18 and older.
Contact: Walkersville Branch Library, 301600-8200.
http://www.fcpl.org
Other
Bingo Fun Hosted by Brunswick Senior Center
Exercise: Senior Recreation Council 8:55-10:10 a.m.
Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick.
Meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Requires $10 annual dues. See website and contact coordinator.
Contact: Sally, sallywselby@gmail.com, 301-906-1296.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
SATURDAY, March 7
Other
Myersville Indoor Farmers Market
8:30-11:30 a.m.
Myersville Volunteer Fire Co. Banquet Hall, 301 Main St., Myersville.
First and third Saturdays through April 4. Local farmers, artisans and small businesses offering produce, meats, baked goods, pantry staples and handmade crafts.
Contact: Josh Lewis, manager@myersvillefarmersmarket.com, 301-524-1035.
MONDAY, March 9
Classes workshops and lectures Chair Yoga 1-2 p.m.
Emmitsburg Senior Center, 300A S. Seton Ave., Unit 8, Emmitsburg.
Mondays through March 23. 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
Rich Cooley/NVDaily
A deer stands in the blowing snow along Skyline Drive near Dickey Ridge Visitor Center in Shenandoah National Park on a recent winter’s day.
WINTER CALENDAR
those who find traditional yoga challenging. Chair yoga can help build strength, flexibility and balance; and can also help reduce stress and depression. Instructor: Christina Green. Try your first class for free. Pre-register.
Contact: Emmitsburg Senior Center, virtualseniorcenter@frederickcountymd.gov, 301-600-6350.
Cost: $4 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.
Contact: Sally, sallywselby@gmail.com, 301-906-1296.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
Other
Men’s Group Hosted by Frederick 50+ Community Center 9-11 a.m.
Wegmans, 7830 Wormans Mill Road, Frederick.
Join the guys for a coffee and lively conversation. Participants may purchase food and drinks from Wegmans.
Contact: Frederick 50+ (Senior) Center, virtualseniorcenter@frederickcountymd. gov, 301-600-3525.
https://frederickcountymd.gov/8075/50Community-Centers
TUESDAY, March 10
Sports and recreation
Basketball — Senior Recreation Council
7-9 p.m.
Walkersville Recreation Center (Elementary School), 83 Frederick St., Walkersville. Requires registration and $10 annual dues see website. Enter through gym doors on the right side of the school. Meets November through May. For seniors.
Contact: Don Sherwood, donpsherwood@ gmail.com, 301-514-5866.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
WEDNESDAY, March 11
Health
Exercise: Senior Recreation Council
8:55-10:10 a.m.
Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick.
Meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Requires $10 annual dues. See website and contact coordinator.
Contact: Sally, sallywselby@gmail.com, 301-906-1296.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
Other
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
Cancer Support Group Meeting
1-2:30 p.m.
Common Market, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick .
Community cancer support group is now meeting at this location. Anyone having cancer or touched by cancer in any way is invited to join us.
Contact: Suzanne Fioravanti, sefioravanti@ gmail.com, 301-471-5300.
THURSDAY, March 12
Classes workshops and lectures
ESL High Beginner’s/Low Intermediate Conversation Classes
6:30-8 p.m.
Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville.
For adults who want to practice their English to a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Students will practice their speaking and listening skills with conversations guided by an instructor from the Literacy Council. Registration is required by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Register at https://tinyurl.com/42wsztha. Age 18 and older.
Contact: Walkersville Branch Library, 301600-8200.
http://www.fcpl.org
Performing arts and music
Jimmy Fortune in Concert 7-9 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St.,
Traffic and pedestrians on East Patrick Street in downtown Frederick were sparse on Jan. 26 after the snowstorm dumped approximately 10 inches of snow.
Hagerstown.
Fortune toured, sang and performed with the legendary Statler Brothers for 21 years. He joined them first as a temporary replacement for Lew DeWitt, after DeWitt heard him singing at a ski resort and recommended him. Following an audition in Nashville, Jimmy was contacted by The Statler Brothers and performed his first show with them on Jan. 28, 1982, in Savannah, Ga.
Contact: The Maryland Theatre, boxoffice@ mdtheatre.org, 301-790-3500.
Cost: Tickets start at $49. https://www.mdtheatre.org/jimmy-fortune
Sports and recreation
Open Duckpin Bowling 1-3 p.m.
Walkersville Lanes, 44 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville.
Hosted by Senior Recreation Council. Not league bowling. Requires $10 annual dues. Cost is weekly cost of bowling. See website and contact coordinator.
Contact: Gerald Blessing, g.blessing@ieee. org, 240-651-1865. https://srcfrederick.org/ FRIDAY, March 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 website and contact coordinator.
Contact: Sally, sallywselby@gmail.com, 301-906-1296.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
Other
Memory Cafe 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick.
Memory Cafe (ages 18 and older) is a safe and relaxed place where people with early-stage memory loss, their families, and friends can come together for social engagement. Anyone affected by earlystage memory loss is welcome to attend. Lunch is provided for free at each cafe. This program is provided in partnership with the Department of Aging and Independence and the Alzheimer’s Association. Preregistration is required, register at least two days prior to cafe. TO REGISTER: Call 301-600-6022 or email CaregiverSupport@ FrederickCountyMD.gov.
Contact: Brunswick Branch Library, 301600-7250.
https://frederick.librarycalendar.com/event/ memory-cafe-180552
SATURDAY, March 14
Classes workshops and lectures
Fearless & Favored Women’s Conference
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Walkersville Fire Hall, 79 W. Frederick St., Walkersville.
Embracing faith in the face of failure, fear and forgiveness for a remarkable life. Join us for a gathering of women where you can connect with vendors, savor delicious bites and treats, and unwind as you listen to inspiring testimonies from our panel, sharing their testimonies from trials to triumph. Please note that due to the nature
Staff file photo by Ric Dugan
of some stories, this event is recommended for girls ages 16 and up.
Contact: Marilyn Myers, info@her-table.org, 301-246-0545.
Cost: $50.
https://www.her-table.org/eventMarchconference
Family
Mount Olive UMC Spring Country Breakfast
7-11 a.m.
Mount Olive UMC, 2927 Gillis Falls Road, Mount Airy.
Served buffet-style. Pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, potato casserole, sausage gravy, biscuits, spiced apples. Delicious homemade items available at the bake table.
Contact: 410-549-2285.
Cost: $15 adults, $5 ages 8 and under.
http://mountoliveumc.org
SUNDAY, March 15
Film
Silent Film Series Double Feature: “Coney Island” (1917), “The Cook” (1918)
3-3:50 p.m.
Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick.
Celebrate the golden age of silent comedy with this special double feature. Enjoy the hilarious antics of Roscoe “Fatty’ Arbuckle and Buster Keaton on the big screen accompanied by a live Mighty Wurlitzer organ performance. Two short films, one unforgettable afternoon of slapstick and cinematic history.
Contact: Dorian Young, dyoung@ cityoffrederickmd.gov, 301-600-2868.
Cost: $15.
https://weinbergcenter.org/shows/coney-islandthe-cook-double-header/
MONDAY, March 16
Classes workshops and lectures
Chair Yoga
1-2 p.m.
Emmitsburg Senior Center, 300A S. Seton Ave., Unit 8, Emmitsburg.
Mondays through March 23. 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.
Instructor: Christina Green. Try your first class for free. Pre-register.
Contact: Emmitsburg Senior Center, virtualseniorcenter@frederickcountymd. gov, 301-600-6350.
Cost: $4 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.
Contact: Sally, sallywselby@gmail.com, 301-906-1296.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
Other
Men’s Group Hosted by Frederick 50+ Community Center
9-11 a.m.
Wegmans, 7830 Wormans Mill Road, Frederick.
Join the guys for a coffee and lively conversation. Participants may purchase food and drinks from Wegmans.
Contact: Frederick 50+ (Senior) Center, virtualseniorcenter@frederickcountymd. gov, 301-600-3525.
https://frederickcountymd.gov/8075/50Community-Centers
Talley Book Group — Senior Recreation Council
10:15-11:15 a.m.
Talley Recreation Center (Classroom A, ground floor), 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick.
Requires $10 annual dues see website for details.
Contact: Kathy Blackstone, hkblackstone01@gmail.com, 908-7976539.
https://srcfrederick.org
TUESDAY, March 17
Sports and recreation
Basketball — Senior Recreation Council
7-9 p.m.
Walkersville Recreation Center (Elementary School), 83 Frederick St., Walkersville.
Requires registration and $10 annual dues see website. Enter through gym doors on the right side of the school. Meets November through May. For seniors.
Contact: Don Sherwood, donpsherwood@ gmail.com, 301-514-5866.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
WEDNESDAY, March 18
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.
WINTER CALENDAR
Contact: Sally, sallywselby@gmail.com, 301-906-1296.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.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
THURSDAY, March 19
Classes workshops and lectures
ESL High Beginner’s/Low Intermediate Conversation Classes
6:30-8 p.m.
Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville.
For adults who want to practice their English to a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Students will practice their speaking and listening skills with conversations guided by an instructor from the Literacy Council. Registration is required by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Register at https:// tinyurl.com/42wsztha. Age 18 and older.
Contact: Walkersville Branch Library, 301600-8200.
http://www.fcpl.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.
Contact: Gerald Blessing, g.blessing@ieee. org, 240-651-1865.
https://srcfrederick.org/
FRIDAY, March 20
Health
Exercise: Senior Recreation Council
8:55-10:10 a.m.
Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick.
Meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Requires $10 annual dues. See website and contact coordinator.
Contact: Sally, sallywselby@gmail.com, 301-906-1296.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
Other
Disabled American Veteran Service Officer at Fort Detrick
9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Porter Street, Fort Detrick.
The third Friday of each month by appointment only. The DAV Service Officer will be available to provide information and prepare VA claims to obtain VA benefits for service members, veterans, their spouse and dependents. Appointments can be made by calling DAV Service Officer, Ernie Unger 301-842-2562, or (cell) 301-3310091 or email michelobqt@yahoo.com.
Contact: Ernie Unger, michelobqt@yahoo. com, 301-842-2562.
http://www.dav.org
SATURDAY, March 21
Other
Myersville Indoor Farmers Market
8:30-11:30 a.m.
Myersville Volunteer Fire Co. Banquet Hall, 301 Main St., Myersville.
First and third Saturdays through April 4. Local farmers, artisans and small businesses offering produce, meats, baked goods, pantry staples and handmade crafts.
Contact: Josh Lewis, manager@ myersvillefarmersmarket.com, 301-5241035.
SUNDAY, March 22
Other
Knoxville African American Cemetery
2-3 p.m.
Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick.
Learn more about the efforts to honor those buried at the African American Cemetery off South Mountain Road in Knoxville. The cemetery is a significant historical site that serves as the final resting place for over 130 African Americans, including veterans who served in the Civil War, World War I, World War II, and more recent conflicts. Many graves are marked only with fieldstones, and some have no markers at all. Fortunately, thanks to the efforts of local volunteers and descendants, several veterans are finally receiving the recognition they deserve. 18 and older program.
Contact: Brunswick Branch Library, 301600-7250.
https://frederick.librarycalendar.com/event/ placeholder-knoxville-cementary-draft-sun-31backup-date-181620
MONDAY, March 23
Classes workshops and lectures Chair Yoga 1-2 p.m.
Emmitsburg Senior Center, 300A S. Seton Ave., Unit 8, Emmitsburg. Mondays through March 23. 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. Instructor: Christina Green. Try your first class for free. Pre-register.
Contact: Emmitsburg Senior Center, virtualseniorcenter@frederickcountymd.gov, 301-600-6350.
Cost: $4 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.
Contact: Sally, sallywselby@gmail.com, 301906-1296.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
Other
Men’s Group Hosted by Frederick 50+ Community Center 9-11 a.m.
Wegmans, 7830 Wormans Mill Road, Frederick.
Join the guys for a coffee and lively conversation. Participants may purchase food and drinks from Wegmans.
Contact: Frederick 50+ (Senior) Center, virtualseniorcenter@frederickcountymd.gov, 301-600-3525.
https://frederickcountymd.gov/8075/50Community-Centers
TUESDAY, March 24
Classes workshops and lectures
Spring Flowers in Watercolor Class 1-3 p.m.
Emmitsburg Senior Center, 300A S. Seton Ave., Unit 8, Emmitsburg.
Use the early spring blooms like daffodils, hyacinths, and tulips for inspiration for this still life watercolor. New and returning students welcome! Instructor: Dorothea Barrick. Pre-registration required.
Contact: Emmitsburg Senior Center,
virtualseniorcenter@frederickcountymd. gov, 3016006350.
Cost: $15.
https://frederickcountymd-gov.3dcartstores. com/
Sports and recreation
Basketball — Senior Recreation Council 7-9 p.m.
Walkersville Recreation Center (Elementary School), 83 Frederick St., Walkersville.
Requires registration and $10 annual dues see website. Enter through gym doors on the right side of the school. Meets November through May. For seniors.
Contact: Don Sherwood, donpsherwood@ gmail.com, 301-514-5866.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
WEDNESDAY, March 25
Health
Exercise: Senior Recreation Council 8:55-10:10 a.m.
Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick.
Meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Requires $10 annual dues. See website and contact coordinator.
Contact: Sally, sallywselby@gmail.com, 301-906-1296.
Cost: $2.
https://srcfrederick.org
Other
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
2026 Third Annual Trivia Night 5-8 p.m.
Union Mills Public House, 340 E. Patrick St., Frederick.
It’s that time again! All proceeds help Heritage Frederick continue collecting, preserving and sharing Frederick history! This event is hosted by master trivia host Chris Clemons and his side-kick Chaz Remus. Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit Heritage Frederick. Each ticket includes 2 drink tickets per person and welcome hour snacks! 21 and older, pre-registration required.
Contact: Savannah Laury, Outreach@FrederickHistory.org, 410-707-1105.
Cost: $60 Individual/ $475 Table (8).
https://www.cognitoforms.com/ HeritageFrederick1/_2026TriviaNight
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
CLUES ACROSS
1. Cut quickly
5. A way to state clearly
11. River in NE Scotland
14. Expansive
15. Lacking social polish
16. Amount of time
17. Frame
19. Automobile
20. Toadstools
21. High school dances
22. Utilize
23. Experimented with
25. One-sided
27. Acquisitive
31. Potted plants
34. Everyone has one
35. Kalahari Desert lake
38. Unidentified flying object
39. People 65 and over
41. Small amount
42. Daughter of Acrisius
44. Ornamental box
45. Government agents
46. Uncertain
49. A cotton fabric with a satiny finish
51. Treeless plains
55. One’s sense of selfimportance
56. Consumer advocate
CLUES
DOWN
1. Brushed
2. Small water spirit (Germ.)
3. Heroes
4. Monetary units
5. Some don’t want to share theirs
6. Free-swimming invertebrate
7. Litigates
8. Outer
9. Parallelograms
10. Uneasy feelings
11. Cross
12. A way to remove
13. Pages can be dog-__
18. Ukrainian city
24. A citizen of Denmark
26. Month
28. Hindu queens
29. Group of chemicals
30. Rider of Rohan
31. Wet dirt
32. Southwestern Russia city
33. Observed
36. Angry
37. Drivers’ licenses
39. Musical composition
40. Auction
43. They __
45. Women
47. Be filled with love for
41. Small amount
42. Daughter of Acrisius 44. Ornamental box
45. Government agents 46. Uncertain
49. A cotton fabric with a satiny finish
51. Treeless plains
55. One’s sense of self-importance
56. Consumer advocate 60. Type of lounger
61. Body part
62. Can be persuaded
64. Woman (French)
65. Ready and willing to be taught
66. Arab ruler title 67. Unhappy
60. Type of lounger
61. Body part
62. Can be persuaded
64. Woman (French)
65. Ready and willing to be taught
66. Arab ruler title
67. Unhappy
68. Gradually went away
69. Able to think clearly
48. Thick-soled sock
49. Appears
50. Old World lizard
52. The leading performer
53. Protein
54. “Gunga Din” script writer
57. Art __, around 1920
58. __ Blyton, children’s author
59. Abnormal breathing
63. A place to rest
SUDOKU
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Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!
