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Wolf Administration Visits Artist Residency Program for Seniors
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Pennsylvania Department of Aging Acting Secretary Robert Torres and Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Executive Director Karl Blischke recently visited the Senior Adult Club’s Artist Residency Program at the Jewish Community Center in Harrisburg to sit in on a professionally instructed art class with local seniors.
Grants Will Benefit Vision-Impaired Adults, Children
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VisionCorps recently announced receipt of a $3,000 Low Vision Devices Grant, as well as a $12,000 Vision Benefit Administration grant, from the Pennsylvania Vision Foundation to continue serving people with vision loss.
Tea Proceeds to Support Mission Work
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The ladies of Covenant Moravian Church in York were recently treated to tea served by the gentlemen of the church and catered by Red Brick Bakery.
Education, Entertainment Emphasized at Dauphin County 50plus EXPO
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Retirement encourages a reshuffling of priorities — and the freedom to dawdle a bit while accomplishing them.
50plus EXPO Reveals Hidden Community Resources to Boomers, Seniors
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Irene Dubree said she attends the 50plus EXPO for, as she put it, the “who knew?” factor.
Games Link Seniors to Athletic Opportunities — and Each Other
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Sometimes May can lob a chilly day into the midst of its springtime pleasantness, but you don’t become a senior athlete without acquiring a bit of grit.
Free Workshop to Teach Healthier Living for Diabetics
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The York County Area Agency on Aging is offering a free diabetes self-management workshop, “Living Well with Diabetes,” from 1–3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, July 17 to Aug. 21, at York County 911 Center, 120 Davies Drive, Springettsbury Township.
Medicare Seminar Planned for New Retirees
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A free Medicare seminar for individuals nearing retirement or those recently retired will be held 6–9 p.m. Monday, July 22, in meeting room 1 of the Penn State Extension Offices, York County Annex, 112 Pleasant Acres Road, Springettsbury Township.
Penn State Extension to Offer Free Alzheimer’s, Dementia Programs
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Individuals interested in learning more about Alzheimer’s and dementia are encouraged to participate in three workshops offered by Penn State Extension and held at Lebanon Valley Agricultural Center, 2120 Cornwall Road, Suite 1, Lebanon.