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Area Agency on Aging Offering Virtual Preretirement Seminars
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Individuals near retirement or recently retired who are confused about Medicare can get the facts and learn to better navigate the Medicare system during free preretirement seminars held 6–8:30 p.m., Aug. 26 and Sept. 23, via Zoom.
Fall 50plus EXPOs
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Baby boomers, seniors, their families, and caregivers will find timely information for living happy, healthy, and productive lives at OLP Events’ 50plus EXPOs, returning as in-person events to York, Lancaster, and Cumberland counties this fall.
The Beauty in Nature: Dancing on the Ocean
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- Written by Clyde McMillan-Gamber Clyde McMillan-Gamber
Two kinds of related oceangoing birds, Wilson’s petrels and Leach’s petrels, have several characteristics in common.
Scenes from the Dauphin County 50plus EXPO
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We were thrilled to be back in person for the 22nd annual Dauphin County 50plus EXPO on June 9 at the Harrisburg Mall!
Did you join us? If so, you might find yourself here! If not, see what you missed — and please, join us next time!
‘Healthy Steps for Older Adults’ Virtual Workshop Offered
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The York County Area Agency on Aging is offering “Healthy Steps for Older Adults,” an evidence-based program that reduces fall risks among adults 60 and older, from 1–3 p.m. Mondays, July 19 and 26.
Free Classes to Address Falling Concerns
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The York County Area Agency on Aging will host free classes for people to learn how to manage the risk of falling and increase activity levels on Mondays and Wednesdays, Aug. 9 to Sept. 8.
The Beauty in Nature: Dace and Darters
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- Written by Clyde McMillan-Gamber Clyde McMillan-Gamber
Blacknose dace and Johnny darters are slim, 2-inch fish that live in various-sized waterways in the eastern United States, including southeastern Pennsylvania.
World War II Triple Ace to Speak at Roundtable Zoom Meeting
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The Central Pennsylvania World War II Roundtable will welcome its first World War II veteran to speak at its monthly meeting via Zoom, Thursday, June 3, at 7 p.m. The guest speaker will be retired fighter pilot and experimental test pilot Col. Clarence E. “Bud” Anderson.
Lancaster Native Receives National Order of Merit, Rank of Knight
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- Written by Secretary of the Navy Public Affairs Secretary of the Navy Public Affairs
The Hon. James F. Geurts, performing the duties of undersecretary of the Navy, received the French National Order of Merit, with the rank of Knight, during a decoration ceremony at the French Embassy in Washington, D.C., on May 11. Geurts is a native of Lancaster.