LETTER
A FREE QUARTERLY PUBLICATION
FOR THOSE ON THE MOVE
SPRING 2016
AND THE RESIDENTS OF FREDERICK COUNTY.
*No intent was shown by the editor to be partial to any individual,
group, or event. Any omission in our resource listing sections was
completely unintentional. Should anyone who is not listed herein
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FROM THE EDITOR
PUBLISHER
Donna S. Elbert
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EXECUTIVE EDITOR
Melissa Howes-Vitek
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EDITOR
Molly Fellin Spence
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CONTRIBUTORS
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ACCOUNTING
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PHOTO BY MARY KATE M c KENNA
As the year winds down and temperatures begin to cool in Frederick County, the number
of fun activities seems to heat up. From October through December, every weekend is
packed with things to do, in literally every corner of the county. This Fall/Holiday issue of
the Frederick County Guide is stuffed with stories and resources to help you and your family
make the most of what is, arguably, the best season in the region.
Each year for the last five years, the Frederick Speaker Series has brought an amazing variety
of luminaries to the Weinberg Center for the Arts to offer inspiration. Tickets always sell
quickly, so now is the time to commit! From Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to Elizabeth Smart to
Bill Nye (the Science Guy), there seems to be something for everyone among this year’s
speakers. Check out Page 14 to learn more.
The county’s stellar Parks and Recreation Department offers one-time and continuing
activities for all ages, from small children through older adults. This season is no different.
Try out a cooking or baking class to up your game in the kitchen. Or spend some time as
a spectator as your kids join a flag football team or try their luck at soccer. Find out about
these and many more classes and leagues starting with the story on Page 34.
This issue also features a few important stories for seniors. Seniors and their allies and
caregivers should make sure to look at Page 42 for a primer from the Frederick County
Department of Aging on Medicare Part D. And, on Page 46, TransIT Services offers
information about its variety of transportation options for older residents.
Whatever you choose to do with these last few months of 2016, make them count! Get out
there in Frederick County and find some fun. It’s not difficult to do.
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Many thanks to the countless Frederick County residents and employees
who offered their time and insight to add to the content of this issue.
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FREDERICK COUNTY GUIDE | FALL 2016
Molly Fellin Spence, editor
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