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Welcome to Frederick County Senior Recreation Council

 Celebrating 30 years together SRC offers a variety of recreational activities for mind and body to Frederick County (MD) residents who are 50 years and older.  Come join us for some fun and healthy activities!

SRC Bridge Returns!

SRC Bridge is starting back up on Wednesday, June 4th.

Scott Key Center, 1050 Rocky Springs Rd.
Wednesdays, 1 -4
Please join SRC to participate.
Contact: Betty Mayfield  meliz1950@gmail.com 

SRC Spring Picnic

Please join us at our spring picnic to be held on Friday, June 6 at noon.  We will meet at Ballenger Creek Park located at 542 Ballenger Creek Pike in Frederick.  You may get further information from your activity coordinator. 

Activities


  

Basketball

Held at the Walkersville Recreation center on Tuesday evenings from September through May. We meet from 7:00 – 9:00 pm.   Contact Don Sherwood at  301-514-5866 or donpsherwood@gmail.com.


Bicycling

We meet in Frederick and then head out of town to rail trails, the C&O Towpath, battlefields, and other parks and byways. Trails are off road and many are paved. We ride from April into November, usually every other Thursday.  Contact Kathy at 301-606-0064.


Bocce

We meet at 9am on Fridays at the Bocce Courts on College Ave. in Baker Park.  Contact Terri Baker at  301-508-0283 or cycleaddict54@gmail.com for more information.


Book Groups

We have two book groups that meet monthly. 

The Taney Book Group meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 2:30 PM at the Senior Center on Taney Avenue.  Contact  Mary Ann at 301-662-6199 or mafoltz919@verizon.net


The Talley Book Group meets on the third Monday of each month at 10:15 at the William R. Talley recreation Center on the corner of Second and Bentz Street.  Contact Kathy at 908-797-6540 or  hkblackstone01@gmail.com.


Bridge

Bridge will begin again on Wednesday, June 4th at the Scott Key Center located at 1050 Rocky Springs Rd. and will be held on Wednesdays, 1-4. Please join SRC to participate.  Contact Betty at meliz1950@gmail.com  for more information.


Duckpin Bowling

Our Duckpin bowling group meets on Thursday afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Walkersville Bowling Center. The cost is $3 per game. We always welcome new bowlers.  You may reach Gerry at  240-651-1865 or g.blessing@ieee.org


Exercise

Held Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at the William R. Talley Recreation Center on the corner of Second and Bentz Street. We start at 8:55 a.m.,  but participants should arrive at 8:45 to pay the fee of $2.   Call Sally at  301-906-1296.


Easy Hikes

Our easy hikes are from 3 to 5 miles on terrain with good footing and little or no elevation change. The pace is adjusted to the speed of the group. We hike every other Tuesday from April-June and September-October (weather permitting).   We also offer History/Culture/Nature walks on some Thursdays. If interested please contact Kathy by email:  kathyginsburg1106@gmail.com


Moderate Hikes

These hikes are for more advanced hikers. They are 5-7 miles in length on uneven ground and hills. To join us on moderate hikes you must first participate in an easy hike. Like the easy hikes we hike from April-June and September-October (weather permitting). Easy hikes and moderate hikes are on alternate Tuesdays.  

Call Ray at 301-662-6315.   


Softball

We play softball at Pinecliff Park from April through September. We practice on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. Games begin in May and are held on Fridays beginning at 6:00 p.m. This SRC activity is open to women over 40 and men over 50.   Call Adrian at 301-662-6623.

In Case of Inclement Weather

The Frederick County Senior Recreation Council follows the guidelines of Frederick County Public Schools when weather is bad.   If schools are closed or delayed our activities are cancelled.  Information is provided on television (FCPS- Channel 18 and other local stations) and radio, and on the Frederick County Public Schools website.

It's Registration Time Again!

 Please join the SRC so that you can participate in our activities.     You must register for the Senior Recreation Council each year to remain a member and access the newsletter online or receive a hard copy.

Information and forms

Other Resources for Seniors

  

Frederick County Association of Recreation Councils

https://www.reccouncilsoffrederick.org/

  

Frederick News-Post Senior Living

Information about current SRC programs and activities can be found in the Senior Living section of the Frederick News-Post.

 https://www.fredericknewspost.com/news/lifestyle/seniors/ 

  

Frederick County Senior Services Division

Frederick County information and resources for seniors- includes links to Virtual Learning and the Resource Directory (blue book).

https://frederickcountymd.gov/54/Senior-Services

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