Advocates for the Aging of Frederick County

Planning for the Future: 2025 Caregiver Conference & 30th Annual Elder Expo
2025-10-08 16:00 - 2025-10-09 14:00 (America/New_York) | Frederick Health Village, 1 Frederick Health Way, Frederick, Maryland, 21701
2-Day Event!
Visit 70 vendors and collect information on Home Care, Medical, Fitness, Education, Legal Services, Nursing & Assisted Living, Community Health Services, Downsizing & Moving, Real Estate, End of Life and much more! Lots of parking with free shuttles to the door.

Planning for the Future Caregiver Conference
Visit vendors, enjoy dinner and listen to a Panel of Speakers on a Variety of Topics to Help you Plan for the Future.
Wednesday, October 8th
Visit vendors 4 – 6PM, Program 6 – 8:30PM
Entry is Free. Registration is required. Free boxed dinner to registered attendees.

30th Annual Elder Expo
Visit vendors, enjoy lunch & listen to Speakers throughout the day providing valuable information to Seniors, Caregivers & Professionals. Door prizes, free health screenings, vaccines available.
Thursday, October 9th
9AM – 2PM
Entry is Free. Registration is required. Free boxed lunch to the first 400 attendees.
For more information about the 2-day event & to register for the Caregiver Conference: Click Here
Questions? Email us at: elderexpo@espcfrederick.com

Living Well for Life: 6-Week Virtual Workshop
2025-10-07 - 2025-11-18 | Maryland
Every Tuesday from October 7 – November 18
9:30am – 12:00pm
Virtual
This community-based workshop is designed to help adults take charge of their health and live life to the fullest. Whether you’re managing a condition like diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, or simply want tools for healthier living, this interactive program offers practical strategies to boost your well-being.
Some topics covered include:

Nutrition
Appropriate exercise
Pain and fatigue management
Relaxation skills
And more!

Click here to register!

FCHD Rural Health Listening Session 2
2025-10-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Maryland
Thursday, October 2
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Brunswick City Park Building, 665 East Potomac St., Brunswick, MD 21716
The Frederick County Health Department is holding two listening sessions to gather ideas from the public, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, businesses, and educational institutions about improving rural health. All are welcome to attend either session. See the flyers for more information.
Can’t attend but have ideas? Share them at bit.ly/MdRuralHealth-Input

Questions? Contact Rissah Watkins at rwatkins@frederickcountymd.gov or 301-600-6005.

FCHD Rural Health Listening Session 1
2025-10-01 14:30 - 15:30 | Maryland
Wednesday, October 1
2:30pm – 3:30pm
Seton Center, 226 E Lincoln Ave, Emmitsburg, MD 21727

The Frederick County Health Department is holding two listening sessions to gather ideas from the public, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, businesses, and educational institutions about improving rural health. All are welcome to attend either session. See the flyers for more information.
Can’t attend but have ideas? Share them at bit.ly/MdRuralHealth-Input

Questions? Contact Rissah Watkins at rwatkins@frederickcountymd.gov or 301-600-6005.

Community Housing Open House
2025-09-24 - 2025-09-25 | Maryland
Wednesday, September 24
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Bernard Brown Community Center, 629 N Market St., Frederick, MD 21702
Thursday, September 25
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Brunswick City Park Building, 655 E Potomac St., Brunswick, MD 21716
The Frederick County Division of Housing is hosting two more Community Housing Open House events this week!
Please note there will not be a formal presentation. This is an interactive open house with opportunities to share your experiences and insights that will help develop a strategic plan to address affordable housing in Frederick County.
Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Frederick County 10-Year Housing Study and Strategic Plan - Community Open House
2025-08-21 18:00 - 20:00 | C. Burr Artz Public Library Community Room, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Project Overview:
Frederick County has partnered with Thomas P. Miller and Associates (TPMA) to conduct a comprehensive Housing Needs Assessment and develop a Strategic Plan. This study will analyze current housing gaps, project future housing needs across all income levels, and create a 10-year roadmap for addressing housing challenges in our community. Managed by the Division of Housing and guided by recommendations from County Executive Jessica Fitzwater’s transition team, this initiative will help shape housing policies and identify resources to meet Frederick County’s evolving housing needs. The Affordable Housing Study and 10-Year Strategic Plan began in November of 2024 and is projected to run for 12 months. Throughout this period, the Division of Housing will be working with TPMA to review previous plans, analyze local and regional housing data, engage community members and stakeholders, and facilitate a strategic planning process to help increase affordable housing options for all residents in Frederick County.
Click here to Register and View More Details

Medicine Disposal Event
2025-06-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Brunswick Police Department, 811 West Potomac Street, Brunswick, MD, United States
On Saturday, June 21, 2025, the Frederick County Health Department and Brunswick Police Department will work together to offer a medicine disposal event at the Brunswick Police Department building located at 811 West Potomac St., Brunswick, from 10 am to 1 pm.
– Safely dispose of potentially dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted drugs
– Medications and sharps will be collected in a drive-through event format with no questions asked.
– Items that will be accepted include prescription and over-the-counter medicines (in pill form only), prescription medication patches, pet medicines (in pill form only) and sharps (used and unused).
– If disposing sharps, they must be separated from all medicine being disposed. Sharps should be placed in a sealed container such as a laundry detergent bottle labeled with an estimated number of sharps.
– Participants may dispose of their medicines in the original container and are encouraged to remove any identifying information from the prescription label.

2025 Draft Community Health Needs Assessment: Now Available for Public Comment
2025-04-04 | Maryland
Deadline to Submit Feedback: Friday, April 4
The Frederick County Health Department, Frederick Health, and the Coalition for a Healthier Frederick County have developed a new Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). Community members are invited to review the draft CHNA report and provide feedback.
A draft of the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment is available for review online at: health.frederickcountymd.gov/CHNA2025. Comments can be submitted using this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FC2025CHNA through April 4, 2025. A final version of the CHNA will be made available through the same link in May 2025.
The CHNA provides an overview of the process used to assess the health of the community, identify recurring themes that emerged, and select the top priorities for the next three-year Local Health Improvement Process (LHIP) cycle. The report contains data about leading causes of death, chronic illnesses, maternal and child health, mental health, use of alcohol, cannabis, and tobacco, and factors such as education, income, and food access. The CHNA can be used as a reference for interested community individuals and organizations to provide data on the current status of health in Frederick County.
LHIP Workgroups are currently developing plans to address the selected priorities. More information on the LHIP is available here. Previous reports are available at https://healthierfrederick.org/about/chna.

Submit Feedback Here.
Review the Draft CHNA Report.
Read the News Article.

Seniors Memoir Writing Workshop
2025-03-22 11:00 - 12:00 | 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

Seton Center Food Drop - Last Two Thursdays of Each Month!
2025-02-27 - 2025-12-31 | Maryland
Seton Center Food Drop
Free groceries for all, no requirements.
No Eligibility Needed
Everyone is welcome to recieve groceries, no questions asked or eligibility checks required for participation.
Partnership Program
Food donated by the Frederick Rescue Mission, Weis Markets, and YMCA of Frederick County to support community needs.
Location
Distribution occurs at Seton Center, 226 East Lincoln Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD. Call 301-447-6102 for more information.
Time
The food drop starts after groceries are delivered, around 11:30 am. Please check our Facebook page for any changes.
Date
Food Drop occurs on the last two Thursdays of each month. Upcoming dates: February 20th and 27th; March 20th and 27th.

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.

Groceries for Seniors - Third Friday of Each Month!
2024-11-16 - 2025-11-16 | Maryland
A free monthly distribution of seasonal produce, canned goods, and shelf stable products. This is a “farmer’s market” style distribution located inside of the Frederick Senior Center. All Frederick County residents age 60+ with an income below $1,450 per month are eligible to participate. Please bring a photo ID to register the first time. Groceries for Seniors is offered on the third Friday of each month!

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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