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Free Seminar to Dispel Aging Myths, Promote Health
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A free healthy-aging seminar, “Bones, Balance, Brains & Bands,” will be held from 1-3 p.m. Friday, July 13, at Traditions of Hershey, located at 100 N. Larkspur Drive, Palmyra.
Registration Open for Free Fall-Risk Classes
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The York County Area Agency on Aging will host free classes from the award-winning “A Matter of Balance” fall-risk series from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, July 9 to Aug. 1, at East York YMCA, 4075 E. Market St., East York.
Vision Resources of Central Pa. to Honor Helen Keller in June
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Vision Resources of Central Pennsylvania will honor the legacy of Helen Keller throughout June. Harrisburg Mayor Eric Papenfuse will present Vision Resources with an official proclamation in tribute to Keller on June 12.
The Beauty in Nature: Nesting Pasture Birds
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- Written by Clyde McMillan-Gamber Clyde McMillan-Gamber
Southeastern Pennsylvania meadows, dotted with deciduous trees both young and mature, are beautiful farmland habitats.
Lancaster County Seniors Connect with Community Resources at 50plus EXPO
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- Written by Megan Joyce Megan Joyce
The crowd of guests during the recent Lancaster County 50plus EXPO (Spring) comprised a mixture of moving, talking boomers and seniors, many meandering from booth to booth with relaxed expressions, soaking in the event’s inherent sociability, chatting with friends and neighbors they came across.
50plus EXPO Connects Dauphin County’s Older Adults to Community Resources
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- Written by Megan Joyce Megan Joyce
Harrisburg resident Gary Phillips was taking a leisurely-yet-productive approach during his second time at a 50plus EXPO.
Soldier Stories: Vietnam Artillery Veteran Stopped Runaway Train
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- Written by Robert Naeye Robert Naeye
After serving eight months in Vietnam as an artilleryman, Jon Hosfeld was no stranger to danger.
High Numbers and High Marks for Senior Games’ 30th Year
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- Written by Megan Joyce Megan Joyce
It was a year for exceptional numbers at the 2018 Lancaster Senior Games, held May 7-11 at Spooky Nook Sports in Manheim.
The Beauty in Nature: Coniferous Beauties in May
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- Written by Clyde McMillan-Gamber Clyde McMillan-Gamber
May is a time of flowers, singing birds, long evenings, and other beauties of spring in southeastern Pennsylvania. And it’s the time of tender, new growth on coniferous trees, birds nesting in many conifers, and other attractive, interesting aspects of those local evergreen trees.