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Grant Will Support Adult Rehabilitation Services
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VisionCorps has received a $22,000 grant from the Lancaster County Community Foundation and The Ada F. Harr Fund to support adult rehabilitation services.
LCLS Patron Checks Out 150,000th e-Library Item
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Lebanon County Library System celebrated the 150,000th checkout in its e-library in late July.
Senior Games Good for Body and Spirit
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Anyone who spent any time in central Pennsylvania in mid-July of this year knows it was not a time to be outside.
New-Retiree Seminar to Address Medicare Concerns
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A free seminar for those nearing retirement, recently retired, or confused about choosing a Medicare plan will be held Thursday, Sept. 26, from 6-9 p.m. in Meeting Room 1 of the Penn State Extension Offices, York County Annex, 112 Pleasant Acres Road, Springettsbury Township.
Fall-Prevention Classes Begin This Month
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The York County Area Agency on Aging will host free classes for York County residents age 60 and older to learn how to manage the risk of falling and increase activity levels. These classes are part of an award-winning series called “A Matter of Balance.”
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
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Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States and the fifth-leading cause of death for individuals age 65 and older. This devastating and debilitating disease is the ultimate thief — of memories, independence, control, time, and, ultimately, life.
Library Accepting Multimedia Donations
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Downingtown Library is accepting donations of gently used books, CDs, and DVDs in good condition for its upcoming fall book sale.
Workshops to Teach Diabetes Self-Management
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The York County Area Agency on Aging is offering free diabetes self-management workshops called “Living Well with Diabetes” from 9–11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 10–Oct. 15, at South Central Senior Center, 150 E. Main St., New Freedom.
Flu Shot Clinics Scheduled throughout County
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The Chester County Health Department will be offering flu vaccinations this fall at a variety of community locations for anyone over 6 months of age.