Frederick County Launches Feasibility Study on Future of Senior Centers
Public Invited to Participate and Provide Feedback
FREDERICK, Md. – The Frederick County Division of Aging and Independence is launching a feasibility study to ensure senior centers meet the evolving needs of older adults today and in the years to come. The study will look at where new senior centers might be needed and what programs should be offered. Members of the community are invited to attend sessions and complete surveys to share their input.
The Division of Aging and Independence is working with MGT, a consulting firm that specializes in working with local governments. MGT has visited all five senior centers in the county and is conducting a comprehensive assessment to help align services and facilities with the needs of Frederick’s growing population.
How You Can Share Your Ideas
Community engagement sessions will be offered at multiple locations throughout the county on the below dates. If in-person sessions are canceled due to inclement weather, virtual sessions will be held at the same time as the canceled in-person sessions via Zoom.
Tuesday, January 20
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1:30 p.m. – Frederick 50+ Community Center, 1440 Taney Avenue, Frederick, MD 21702
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4:30 p.m. – Brunswick 50+ Community Center, 12 East A Street, Brunswick, MD 21716
Wednesday, January 21
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9:00 a.m. – Frederick County Health Department, 350 Montevue Lane, Frederick, MD 21702 (Entrance B – First floor, farthest from Montevue Lane) Spanish interpreter available.
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12:00 p.m. – Emmitsburg 50+ Community Center, 300 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
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3:00 p.m. – Urbana 50+ Community Center, 9020 Amelung Street, Frederick, MD 21704
Thursday, January 22
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9:00 a.m. – New Market United Methodist Church/School House, 5501 Old New Market Road, New Market, MD 21774
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12:30 p.m. – Walkersville Library, 2 South Glade Road, Walkersville, MD 21793
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6:00 p.m. – Thurmont Library, 76 East Moser Road, Thurmont, MD 21788
Friday, January 23
Virtual Sessions
Can’t make it in person? Join one of two virtual sessions via Zoom:
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Wednesday, January 21 at 6:00 p.m.
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Thursday, January 22 at 3:00 p.m.
Other Ways to Participate
Participants also have the option to complete a survey online or on paper. Surveys will be available one week after the sessions and will be offered in multiple languages. To access the survey online, visit www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/DAI. To get a paper copy of the survey, visit any Frederick County senior center.
For accessibility requests, email ADA@FrederickCountyMD.gov at least one week prior to the session. For more information, email DAI@FrederickCountyMD.gov, call 301-600-1234, or visit www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/DAI.
Your feedback is important to help us keep senior centers welcoming and inclusive for everyone.
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CONTACT: Kitty Devilbiss
Department Head, Home and Community Connections
Division of Aging and Independence
301-600-1234
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