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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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