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cultures across the world have looked treats those who are in the dawn of birthday is in August bring a covered
to the seniors in their community for life, the children; those who are in the dish and let’s celebrate your birthday
wisdom and knowledge. They are great twilight of life, the elderly; and those with lunch and bingo.
at giving us life advice and often they are who are in the shadows of life, the sick,
the first people we go to. Th eir wisdom the needy and the handicapped.” Hubert The center will have a summer themed
and advice is valuable to us and we have H. Humphrey craft , Burlap Starfish Paint on Canvas
much to learn from them. craft on August 24.
“To keep the heart unwrinkled, to be
How to Observe National hopeful, kindly, cheerful, reverent that Tyrell James is here Tuesdays with SAIL
Senior Citizens Day is to triumph over old age.” Thomas Exercise and Healthy Coaching.
Educate and Donate - Educate yourself Bailey Aldrich
Medication Thursday with Melanie
about the life of a senior. Find a cause will be at the Center on August 10. If
concerning today’s seniors and get Federalsburg Senior Center
you need prescription advice and your
involved. Make a contribution to a August will bring in the hot and humid blood pressure checked, come visit us
group or organization dedicated to the
days of summer so what better time to at 10 AM.
betterment of our seniors.
join the Senior Center to get out of the
Spend time at a nursing/retirement heat and into our air-conditioned fun All of the above events begin at 10 AM.
home - One of the kindest and most fi lled environment! The Federalsburg Senior Center is open
rewarding things one can do is make Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-3 and is
National Senior Citizen’s Day is
a visit to a nursing home. Sit and located in the Mayor & Town Office
celebrated during the month of August
chat with residents. Play games and building on the 2nd floor. If you would
and the Federalsburg Senior Center will
participate in activities. You can really be celebrating all month with Bingo like a calendar emailed or mailed to
make a difference in someone’s day, you, please call the Center during open
Thursdays, which includes a special
week, or even his or her life, and trust hours times at 410- 754-9754 and ask
Grab Bag Bingo on August 31.
us, you will find the experience fun and for Jennifer Acree.
rewarding too. Federalsburg Senior Center will host
their monthly Birthday Potluck August Birthdays: Daisy Bolden,
Reach out to a senior family member Luncheon on August 17, so if your Bernet Jones, Niecy Camper
- Do you have a senior family member?
Perhaps it’s a parent, grandparent, aunt,
or uncle. Visit them and spend some
time together. If you can’t see them in
person, give them a call and let them
know how much you appreciate them.
Seniors Celebrating National
Senior Citizens Day
Maybe it could be the day you fi nally
try that one thing you’ve been thinking
about or maybe it’s a day for relaxing at
home. Whatever makes you happy, go
for it because it’s a day dedicated to you!
You’ve earned it!
We would like to leave you with words
of wisdom regarding age from a few
great people. I am certain you could
add your own.
“You can only perceive real beauty in a
person as they get older.” Anouk Aimee
“How old would you be if you didn’t
know how old you are?” Satchel Paige
“It was once said that the moral test of
government is how that government
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