Advocates for the Aging of Frederick County

Seniors Memoir Writing Workshop
2025-03-22 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Maryland
Sharing memories with loved ones is a beautiful experience; sometimes, telling the whole story requires more than just a few words. Please join us and writer Niki Gjoni for a special writing workshop for seniors, focusing on memoir writing. Niki will lead attendees through a 1 hour workshop to learn about memoir writing and how they can use it to record treasured memories for generations to come.
The workshop will be hosted at Middletown Public Library on Saturday, March 22 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm.
This event is presented in partnership with Frederick County Public Libraries and is free and open to the public. For accessibility requests, email info@curiousiguana.com at least two (2) weeks prior to the event.
About Niki Gjoni: Nikoletta Gjoni is a writer and editor living outside of Washington, D.C. Her work has appeared in the 2023 Rising Stars London Independent Story Prize anthology, Atticus Review, The Ex-Puritan, Alan Squire Publishing, and Emerson Review, among others. Her work has been previously nominated for the PEN/Robert J. Dau prize, Best of the Net, and Best Microfiction. She was a 2024 scholarship recipient for the Salty Quill Writing Retreat in Maine where she worked towards completing her first novel.

AARCH Society's Ground Breaking Ceremony
2025-03-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Maryland
Preserving Our History and Securing Our Future
Join us for a momentous occasion as we break ground on the future home of the African American Resource and Cultural Heritage (AARCH) Center! This groundbreaking ceremony is more than just the start of construction – it’s the culmination of years of collaboration, vision, and unwavering support from our incredible community. Together, we are building a vibrant space where history, culture, and education will thrive for generations to come. Be part of this historic moment as we celebrate the power of community, honor our shared heritage, and lay the foundation for a brighter, more inclusive future. Let’s make history – together!

March 18th, 2025: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. @ 125 East All Saints Street
The Future Home of the African American Heritage Center

*The event is rain or shine!*

Spring Clean Your Dental Health
2025-02-27 13:30 - 15:00 | Maryland
Spring Wellness Workshop
Presented by Hagerstown Community College Dental Students
Full and Partial Denture Care and the Importance of Regular Professional Care!
When: February 27th at 1:30 pm
Where: Seton Center, 226 E Lincoln Ave. Emmitsburg , MD

Frederick County Division of Housing
2025-01-22 18:00 - 2025-01-23 19:30 | Maryland
Frederick County Division of Housing requests your participation in their community input sessions on affordable housing initiatives beginning next week. There will be two initial opportunities for residents to participate:

Wednesday, January 22 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. – Urbana Regional Library, Anthony M. Natelli Community Room, 9020 Amelung Street, Frederick, MD 21704
Thursday, January 23 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. – Frederick County Prospect Center, Conference Room G, 585 Himes Avenue, Frederick, MD 21703 (will be livestreamed on FCG TV)

You can learn more and register at News Flash • Residents Invited to Attend Affordable Housing or contact Vincent Rogers, Director of the Frederick County Division of Housing, at VRogers@FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-600-3518.

Save the Date! CHNA Public Input Session
2025-01-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Frederick Health Village, 1 Frederick Health Way, Frederick, Maryland, 21701
The Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Public Input Session, hosted in partnership with the Frederick County Health Department, Frederick Health, and the Coalition for a Healthier Frederick County, invites YOU to share your insights to help shape Frederick County’s health priorities over the next 3-year Local Health Improvement Process (LHIP) cycle.
Refreshments and light breakfast items will be provided. We hope to see you there!
Click Here to Register!
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 (Snow date: Tuesday, January 28, 2025)

6-Week American Sign Language (ASL) Course at the Common Market
2025-01-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Maryland
Tuesdays starting January 7, 2025: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Common Market, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick, MD
Have you been looking for a way to connect with the local deaf community, but don’t know where to start? The Maryland School of the Deaf (MSD) is hosting a 6-week American Sign Language course in-person at the 7th Street Common Market.
Always taught by Deaf instructors, MSD’s ASL classes are fun, low-stress, and supportive!
There are two classes to choose from:

ASL 1a: First-time signer
ASL 1b: Must currently be in ASL 1a or have completed ASL 1a

Space is limited. Reserve your seat today!
Click Here to Register 6-Week ASL Course
Click Here to see 6-Week ASL Course Flyer

Senior Mental Health: Fall 2024
2024-11-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual 50+ Community Center
Mental health is integral to our overall well being. This program is designed to explain why and ways we can take care of ourselves mentally and emotionally. The workshop is an educational mental health presentation followed by an opportunity to share your experiences relating to the mental topic presented.

Monday, November 25, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
• Topic: How to Not Become Overwhelmed by Aging
Presenter: Estelle Dupree, LCPC, LC-ADAS
Therapist, Frederick County Health Department
Virtual, Free, Pre-register
Email virtualseniorcenter@frederickcountymd.gov or call Darren House 301-788-1075.

FREE: 2024 Frederick Community Health Fair
2024-10-05 09:00 - 15:00 | Frederick Hgh School, 650 Carroll Parkway, Frederick, Maryland, 21701
The Frederick Community Health Fair is a yearly event that brings medical service providers, local resource agencies, and health educators under one roof to ensure a healthier future for our community. All services are provided in the presence of Medical Interpreters and Community Health Workers. It features many local social service agencies and family-friendly activities. Most importantly, no insurance, appointment, or proof of residency are required to attend.
The Asian American Center of Frederick organizes this event in partnership with Frederick Health.
For event-related information, please contact:
Email: healthfair@aacfmd.org
Phone Number: (301)694-3355 x 1001
To register in Spanish, please click on this link: https://forms.gle/6dhfs8pRsRCJL8c5A

Click here to see details and reserve a spot!

ESPC: 2024 Caregiver Conference & Elder Expo
2024-10-02 16:00 - 2024-10-03 14:00 | Frederick Health Village, 1 Frederick Health Way, Frederick, Maryland, 21701
Elder Services Provider Council: Caregiver Conference & Elder Expo
October 2nd & 3rd, 2024

October 2nd: Caregiver Conference

Doors open at 4:00 pm. Program is 6 – 8 pm

October 3rd: Elder Expo

9 am – 2 pm

Location: Frederick Health Village: 1 Frederick Health Way, Frederick MD 21701

Registration
(depends on selected options)
Base fee:
1.) Sponsor: Premier Level
2.) Sponsor: Conference Room – $2,000.00
3.) Sponsor: Platinum Level – $1,500.00
4.) Sponsor: Gold Level – $1,200.00
5.) Sponsor: Silver Level – $900.00
6.) Exhibitor: Business – $450.00
7.) Exhibitor: Non-Profit – $250.00
M1.) Sponsor: Senior Lunch – $5,000.00
M2.) Sponsor: Vendor Breakfast – $750.00
M3.) Sponsor: Conference Dinner – $1,000.00
Click here for more details!
Click here for registration!

Housing and Human Services’ On The Go Program
2024-09-27 10:00 - 15:00 | 226 E. Lincoln Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD, 226 E. Lincoln Avenue, Emmitsburg, Maryland
Seton Center
(Food Distribution 12:00 – 1:30pm; Health Checks and full information on our services, including weatherization programs)
226 E. Lincoln Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD

Frederick County Board Meeting
2022-04-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Maryland
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Retirement Community Convention
2022-04-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Maryland
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AAFC Board Meeting
2022-03-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Maryland
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