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possible to feel lonely while among other participants, caregivers and community your health. Come out to the Center and
people, and you can be alone yet not feel that we haven’t stopped caring. We participate in activities being offered.

lonely. look forward to seeing all the returning There will be exercise programs, health
participants and welcoming all new and nutrition seminars, and craft s being
A few details about loneliness and social
participants. Please call the Medical offered. Let’s shake off some stress by
isolation: social isolation perpetuates
Adult Day Care Center with any sharing with other participants what
itself, therefore the better your social
questions. you did to manage your stress while you
connections, the better your social
were home.
health. Weak social connections can be
Federalsburg Senior Center Looks
a significant danger to our health. Social Federalsburg Senior Center is in need of

relationships are as essential to well- Forward to Re-Opening volunteers. If interested, please call the
being as food and water. We are social The Federalsburg Senior Center is Center at 410-754-9754.
creatures. With human connection, we looking forward to being open aft er a Check your mailings for the actual date
increase innovation, empowerment, and long shut-down. The Center is located the Senior Center will be open.

creativity. Togetherness also raises our on the second floor of the Town offi ce

optimism. John Donne wrote “No man in Federalsburg.
is an island entire of itself….”
May is “National Health Awareness”

Therefore, when we can protect ourselves month. There are several ways to better

from loneliness by staying connected to
others or making new connections with
others, we can protect ourselves from
feeling lonely. While maintaining a safe
distance from others, we may be isolating
ourselves and missing the human factor
of touch, facial communication, and
connection. There’s a lot to be said for

being together and being close.
Again, Caroline Medical Adult Day
Care would like to express our gratitude
14374 Benedictine Ln | Ridgely, MD 21660
to all frontline workers and support
service staff members. It cannot be THE COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY
stated enough; thank you to all for your
unwavering diligence as you demonstrate AT MARTIN’S HOUSE & BARN
dedication and courage during these (This is our new name, was previously Saint Martin’s Barn)
uncharted challenges. Thank you again.

Drive-Thru Pantry and Thrift Store Hours:
For those who have experienced
suff ering and loss, we only fall short of Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Martes, Jueves, Viernes
words to express the sadness. In these 8:30 am - 11:30 am 8:30 am - 11:30 am
difficult times we can only offer our Wednesday 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Wednesday 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
heartfelt condolences. One thing for

Thrift Store is also open First Saturdays 8 am-Noon
certain, we have all been changed, things
have certainly changed.
FOOD ASSISTANCE:
To share a Coronavirus healthcare
PLEASE CALL OUR BARN MANAGER
note, as our community begins to
AT 410.634.2537 EXT. 111
reopen with evolving information and
regulation, it is helpful to stay abreast RENT & UTILITIES ASSISTANCE:
to CDC information and guidelines.
PLEASE CALL OUR HOUSING & SUPPORT SERVICES
Additionally, if you need assistance with
registering for a COVID vaccine online COORDINATOR AT 410-634-2537 EXT. 105

at carolinecovid19.org you can call the All staff at Martin’s House & Barn are following CDC guidelines
Health Department at 410-479-8000 or for social distancing and COVID prevention, including daily
410-479-5880.
temperature checks and masking.
While we wait for the reopening of We ask that clients also please wear a mask and maintain
the center we would like to remind the distance of six feet when staff bring the food to the vehicle.

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