Local Stories
The Beauty in Nature: Farmland Thicket Beauties in Winter
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- Written by Clyde McMillan-Gamber Clyde McMillan-Gamber
Thickets are a dense, human-made community of young deciduous trees, shrubbery and vines, and tall weeds and grasses growing where they took root in soil that was disturbed, then abandoned.
Lancaster Office of Aging Announces Free Virtual Senior Center
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Lancaster County Office of Aging has announced the opening of LCOA Virtual Connections, a free virtual senior center for Lancaster County residents age 55-plus. The program is the first virtual senior center in Pennsylvania to be offered by an Area Agency on Aging.
Monetary Donations Accepted for Stockings for Soldiers Program
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For the 11th year, Blue Ridge Communications is partnering with Keystone Military Families to support the Stockings for Soldiers program.
Lancaster County 50plus EXPO Returning for 2020 — But Virtually
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Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Lancaster County 50plus EXPO — a free event for seniors, baby boomers and caregivers — has been rescheduled and transformed into an all-virtual online event to be held Nov. 19-22 at 50plusExpoPA.com.
AACA Crowns Car of the Year at 2020 Grand Nationals
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The Antique Automobile Club of America, the world’s largest organization of its kind, held its annual Grand Nationals in Gettysburg in August. The event included AACA’s annual Zenith Award competition and its Grand Nationals car show.
Free Online Exercise, Baking Classes Offered
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Virtual exercise and cooking classes will be offered in October by TheSeniorList.com. Both classes are free.
Entertainment for Virtual 50plus Expos Previewed
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Pandemic-weary men and women ready to experience a bit of the world again can do so safely and from their own computers this month.
County Aging Offices Announce Open Enrollment Assistance Options
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Below is the available information compiled from local aging offices for Medicare Open Enrollment assistance for this fall.
SilverSneakers Exercise Classes Now Virtual
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The SilverSneakers exercise classes normally held at noon Mondays and Wednesdays at Susquehanna View Apartments in Camp Hill have been moved online due to COVID-19.