Local Stories
50plus EXPO Returns to Exton June 8
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By June, the gymnasium of Exton’s Church Farm School will be empty of students, but its halls and courts will still see heavy foot traffic when the Chester County 50plus EXPO returns Thursday, June 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Community Coalescence Ensures Successful Senior Games
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- Written by Megan Joyce Megan Joyce
Although her years of involvement with the Lancaster Senior Games are nearing three decades, the expressions of gratitude Pat Fellenbaum receives from the players still leave an impression on her.
Fredricksen Library Celebrates 60th Anniversary
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Nearly 300 people attended Fredricksen Library’s recent 60th anniversary kickoff event at the West Shore Country Club in Camp Hill.
The Beauty in Nature: Rough-Winged Swallows
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- Written by Clyde McMillan-Gamber Clyde McMillan-Gamber
Rough-winged swallows are plain little birds that are big in being adaptable enough to use a variety of niches, both natural and human-made, for nesting.
Volunteerism Workshop Planned
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A two-part workshop designed for adults 50 and over looking for volunteer experiences will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. May 10 and 17 at Temple Beth Israel, 2090 Hollywood Drive, York.
Senior Games Returning in July
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If you are age 50 or over and a resident of Cumberland County or a participant at one of its senior centers, you are invited to participate in the 2017 Senior Games on Wednesday, July 19.
York County Senior Games Adds Registration Deadline
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Organized by the York County Area Agency on Aging, the 16th annual York County Senior Games will be held June 19-23.
Senior Games Return This Month
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If you are age 50 or over and a resident of Lebanon County, you are invited to participate in the 32nd Annual Lebanon County Senior Games, May 17-24 at various county locations.
From the Office of Aging: ‘Age Out Loud’ During Older Americans Month
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- Written by Jacqueline Burch Jacqueline Burch
When Older Americans Month was established in 1963, only 17 million living Americans had reached their 65th birthday. About a third of older Americans lived in poverty, and there were few programs to meet their needs.