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Special Events 

Times to remember 

Lady Bear Football Classic 

Lady Bear traditional rivalry between the classes continues on 

Thompson Field under the lights! Spectators are encouraged to 

support their team. 

Fri, Nov 11 Thompson Stadium 

6 pm: Sophomores vs Freshmen 

7:30 pm: Seniors vs Juniors 

Admission Charge: $3/Person 

Fall Bazaar & Pancake Breakfast 

Look for treasures which will include clothing, books, bake sale, 

chinese auction, food, attic trinkets and more! 

Bazaar from 7 am-1 pm and Pancake Breakfast 

from 7-11 am. 

Sat, Nov 19 7 am-1 pm 

GEARS Community Center 

Fall Festival 

GEARS is pleased to announce 

the 7th Annual 

Fall Festival. 

Event is 

family-friendly 

and features 

a fabulous array 

of entertainment, 

food, crafts, 

vendors and 

children’s 

activities 

including 

inflatables, 

arts & crafts, 

a haunted barn, a non-scary 

hayride and games. Event held in 

Page conjunction 2 with E-town College 717.367.0355 “Into the Streets”. 

Saturday, Oct 22 

10 am-2 pm 

Elizabethtown 

Fairgrounds 

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Contents 

Get into your community - Get into GEARS 

Fall 2016 Brochure 

of Programs & Services 

Special Events .....................................2 

Preschool............................................4 

Youth/Teen..........................................5-6 

Dance..................................................6 

Aquatics..............................................7 

Fitness.................................................8-9 

Continuing Education..........................10 

Athletics..............................................11 

Leagues & Tourneys............................11 

Trips....................................................12 

Senior Center......................................13 

Additional Community Services..........14 

Masonic Village...................................15 

Our Sponsors.......................................16-17 

Registration Information.....................18 

Registration Forms..............................19 

GEARS 

600 East High Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 

Volume 16 Issue 3 Fall 2016 published 3 times a year 

GEARS Kids Center 



Before & After School | KinderCare | Preschool | Summer Camp 

We know you need a flexible childcare plan that fits your lifestyle and your budget. 

You asked, we delivered. We offer full day, part day and wrap around contracts at 

many GEARS Kids Center locations. Give us a call to learn more and get into GEARS. 

www.gearskids.org 717.367.0119 


Preschool 

Learning one step at a time 

Gym BEARS 

This class will help develop large and 

small motor skills in a fun learning 

environment while introducing the 

fundamentals of gymnastics. Cassie 

Ernest & Angela Varney will instruct. 

Ages 3-6 

Thu 6-6:45 pm 

Sept 8-Oct 13 (I) 

Oct 27-Dec 8 (no 11/24) (II) 

$50 ($57 NM) CC Gym 

Iddy Biddy Soccer 

Coaches will teach basic soccer skills 

such as kicking, foot placement, 

dribbling, passing and trapping. 

Participants will become familiar with 

the game of soccer. Fee includes a 

t-shirt. Ages 3-5 

Sat Sept 10-Oct 15 9-10 am 

$45 ($52 NM) Fairview Field 2 

Iddy Biddy Quick Start Tennis 

Children will learn to play tennis quickly 

using large-sized RED balls and smaller 

nets and courts. Taught by Brenda 

McBride, PTR certified instructor. 

Ages 4-6 

Tue & Thu 6:10-6:40 pm 

Oct 11-27 (I) Nov 1-17 (II) 

$50 ($57 NM) Mill Road Elem Gym 

Playful Programming 

with Cubetto 

A programming language you can touch 

that is Montessori approved and LOGO 

Turtle inspired. Learn real 

programming with your 

child away from the screen 

through adventures, 

robots, and story-telling. 

Coding is a basic, 21st 

century literacy, and one children can’t 

afford to miss. A small class size means 

one robot for every two children and lots 

of hands on time! (Find out more about 

the Cubetto program at www.primotoys. 

NEW!! 

com). Ages 3-5 with a parent/caregiver. 

Tue & Thu Nov 8-17 10-11 am 

$36/pair ($43 NM) CC Lobby 

Iddy Biddy Basketball 

Bring your little tike out for a hoopin’ 

good time! Coaches will teach basic 

shooting, dribbling and passing skills. 

Fee includes a t-shirt. Ages 4-6 

Sat Dec 3-Jan 28 (no 12/24) 

8:30-9:30 am 

$45 ($52 NM) East High Elem Gym 

When you get into GEARS you become 

part of something bigger, your community. 

It’s where you live and we’re here to do one 

thing, make it better. 

Opportunities to meet new people, grow as 

a person and just have fun at any age, can be 

summed up in three simple words. 


GEA 

live. learn 

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Youth/Teen 

Live, learn and play at GEARS 

Girls Middle School 

Volleyball League 

Get ready for the Fall 2016 season! This 

program will compete in a girls volleyball 

league on Monday nights (Sept 12-Oct 

24). For girls in grades 6-8 

Mon, Tue & Thu Aug 15-Oct 24 6-8 pm 

$195 Bear Creek Gym 

Invent & Create with littleBits 

Explore littleBits and invention based 

learning with us! littleBits is a platform of 

easy-to-use, color coded, snap together, 

electronic building blocks 

that empowers kids to 

invent anything, from a 

remote controlled car, 

to a smart home device. 

We’ll ignite your child’s 

curiosity and create many opportunities 

for teamwork and problem solving! Chris 

Wagner will instruct. Ages 7-12 

Thu Sept 15-Oct 13 7-8:30 pm 

$80 ($87 NM) MS Room 1130 

Code & Game with Scratch 

Wonder what coding is all about? Your 

kids are probably already exploring it on 

various apps and online games! Through 

our class your child will learn the basics 

of coding using the kid-friendly 

visual programming software titled 

Scratch. They’ll create stories, simple 

games, and animated adventures to share 

online with family and friends! Particpants 

must bring their own laptop. Chris Wagner 

will instruct. Ages 8-13 

Thu Oct 20-Nov 17 7-8:30 pm 

$80 ($87 NM) MS Room 1130 

NEW!! 

Gymnastics 

Beginner class is for anyone who has 

not taken gymnastics and would like to 

learn the basic skills. Intermediate class 

is for older children and children who 

have some gymnastics experience. Basic 

skills will be reviewed progressing to 

more advanced skills when the child is 

ready. Cassie Ernest & Angela Varney will 

instruct. Ages 6-12 

Thu Sept 8-Oct 13 (I) 

Thu Oct 27-Dec 8 (II) (no 11/24) 

6:45-7:45 pm (Beginner) (A) 

7:45-8:45 pm (Int/Adv) (B) 

$60 ($67 NM) CC Gym 

Strictly Skills Basketball 

Boys and girls are invited to join members of 

the Elizabethtown College basketball teams 

for 6 weeks of basketball excitement! Each 

clinic incorporates a variety of basketballspecific 

skill stations, fun games, and game 

play in a 3v3 and 5v5 environment. Ball 

handling, shooting fundamentals, dribble 

moves, moving without the ball, and 

offensive footwork will all be stressed. 

Sessions will be held immediately after 

school at Bear Creek. www.StrictlySkills.com. 

Grades 4-6 

Tue, Sept 13-Oct 18 BOYS 

Wed, Sept 14-Oct 19 GIRLS 

3:45-4:45 PM 

$89 ($96 NM) Bear Creek Gym 

SAT Prep Course 

This course is an essential step to help you 

reach your college admission goals. The 

course is 10 hours of instruction by Beth 

Wagner who is a qualified, experienced 

and certified teacher. It will familiarize 

students with the test directions, the types 

of questions and teach necessary skills for 

SAT success in math, reading and writing. 

Instructor will work to lower testing anxiety 

and improve test taking ability. Fee includes 

The Official SAT Study Guide (2016 Edition) 

(Official Study Guide for the New SAT). Class 

size is limited. Grades 9-12 

Tue & Thu Oct 25-Nov 3 6-8:30 pm 

$115 ($122 NM) MS Room 1120 

Pond Fishing for Beginners 

Make this a family 

event! Participants will 

be provided with rod, 

reel, tackle and bait. 

This class will instruct 

beginners on how to 

use the equipment. 

Best of all, the class 

will be held pond side so participants 

can test out their new skills. All ages are 

welcome. Over age 16 must have a PA 

Fishing License. 

Sat Sept 24 9-11 am 

$10 ($14 NM) Location is TBA 

Raindate is Oct 1 

Check out page 11 

for Karate Class! 


Youth/Teen 

Live, learn and play at GEARS 

Beginner Quick Start Tennis 

Children of any skill level will learn the 

fundamentals of tennis using the RED or 

ORANGE balls and smaller courts. Older 

participants will transition to regular balls 

and a 60 foot court. Instructors will teach 

appropriate skill and age level. Taught by 

Brenda McBride, PTR certified instructor. 

Ages 7-10 

Tue & Thu 6:45-7:30 pm 

Oct 11-27 (I) Nov 1-17 (II) 


Intermediate Quick Start Tennis 

This class is for players that have 

completed two or more sessions of 

tennis lessons. Instruction will focus on 

continuing to develop tennis skills and 

prepare for match play. Taught by Brenda 

McBride, PTR certified. Ages 7-12 

Tue & Thu 7:30-8:20 pm 

Oct 11-27 (I) Nov 1-17 (II) 


5th-6th Grade Travel 

Basketball Leagues 

Boys and girls teams will play in a local 

travel basketball league. Flyers will be 

distributed through the EASD schools. 

Tryout Dates: 

GIRLS Oct 1, 8-9 am & Oct 3, 6-7 pm 

BOYS Oct 1, 9:15-10:15 am & 

Oct 3, 7:15-8:15 pm 

MS Gym 

BEARS Youth Basketball Program 

Organized practices and games for children 

in grades 1-9. Forms will be distributed 

in late October. Interested in coaching or 

officiating, please call the GEARS Office at 

367-0355. Volunteer coaches are needed! 

Draft Dates: 

Nov 7, 6-7 pm GIRLS Grades 3-6 

Nov 9, 6-7 pm BOYS Grades 3-4 

Nov 9, 7:15-8:15 pm BOYS Grades 5-6 

MS Gym 

Dance 

Get those feet moving 

Discover Dance 

Class is designed to encourage children in 

a fun way to express themselves through 

creative movement and ballet. Dancers 

will develop body awareness, gross 

motor skills, rhythm and flexibility. Mary 

Kondash & Gabrielle English will instruct. 

Mon Sept 12-Oct 17 (I) Oct 24-Nov 28 (II) 

5-5:45 pm (A) Ages 3-5 

5:45-6:30 pm (B) (Ages 6-9) 

$30 ($37 NM) CC Lobby 

Acro/Ballet Class 

A creative movement class that 

incorporates techniques of ballet 

and gymnastics. Acrobatics teaches 

flexibility, balance, strength, muscle 

control, discipline & concentration. 

This class will focus on fundamental 

acrobatic technique. Students will learn 

handstands, cartwheels, back bends, 

walkovers, and flexibility. . 

Wed Sept 14-Nov 2 

6-7 pm (Beg) (ages 5-7) 

7-8 pm (Int) (ages 8-10) 

$40 ($47 NM) CC Gym 

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Musical Theatre/Broadway 

Class curriculum is based on ballet 

technique layered with Broadway style 

jazz movement and includes a proper 

warm-up, stretches, isolation, acrossthe-floor 

progressions and combinations. 

Emphasis will be placed on learning 

performance skills such as connnecting 

with the audience and telling a story 

through dance and facial expressions. 

Ages 6-10 

Thu Sept 15-Nov 3 6-7 pm 

$35 ($42 NM) CC Lobby 

Dance Fusion 

Class fuses together a wide range of 

dance styles from around the world (Latin, 

Irish) and throughout the ages (Disco, Line 

Dance) which allows students to expand 

their dance vocabularies and work on 

techniques derived from a multitude of 

cultures and traditions. Ages 7-12 

Thu Sept 15-Nov 3 7-8 pm 

$35 ($42 NM) CC Lobby

Aquatics 

Dive into GEARS 

Parent & Child Aquatics 

Parents will participate in the pool with 

their child. This American Red Cross class 

is designed to help young children feel 

comfortable in and around the water. A 

certified water safety instructor will teach. 

Ages 6 months to 3 years old. 

Sat Oct 1-Nov 19 

8-8:30 am (6 mo-2 years) (A) 

8:35-9:05 am (ages 2-3) (B) 

$85 ($92 NM) MV Patton Pool 

Learn to Swim 

Program provides opportunities for 

achievement and allows smooth transition 

between levels of instruction. Activities 

offered at every level stimulate interest 

and motivate participants to advance to 

the next level of instruction. A certified 

water safety instructor will teach. Ages 4+ 

Sat Oct 1-Nov 19 

9:10-9:40 am (Preschool) (Ages 4-5)(A) 

9:45-10:15 am (Preschool) (Ages 4-5)(B) 

10:20-10:50 am (Level I) (C) 

10:55-11:25 am (Level II) (D) 

11:30-12:10 pm (Level III) (E) 

12:15-12:55 pm (Level IV/V) (F) 


AMERICAN RED CROSS LEARN TO SWIM 

LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS 

Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills: 

Includes floating, kicking, and arm 

action. 

Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills: 

Expand on fundamental aquatic 

locomotion including combined 

strokes on front and back and rhythmic 

breathing. 

Level 3 – Stroke Development: Increase 

swimming skills including 

elementary backstroke and deep water 

skills. 

Level 4 – Stroke Improvement: Develop 

confidence and competency beyond 

proceeding levels, including breaststroke, 

sidestroke, and diving. 

Level 5 – Stroke Refinement: Coordinate 

and refine key strokes; Introduce the 

butterfly stroke, open turns, and a feetfirst 

surface dive. 

Level 6 – Swimming and Skill Proficiency: 

Polish strokes to swim with more ease, 

efficiency, power, and smoothness over 

greater distances. 

Aquacise 

Want more energy, flexibility, strength, 

balance and core stability? Join us for a 

high energy, deep water, heart healthy 

workout. Move at your own pace through 

this cardio workout with additional 

moves to stretch, strengthen and build 

endurance. Ages 16+ 

Tue & Thu 10:15-11 am 


Oct 25-Dec 6 (No 11/24) (II) 


Water Aerobics 

This class combines aerobic conditioning and 

resistance training, with the added benefit 

of being gentle on the joints. Participants 

will develop cardiovascular endurance and 

muscular strength while enjoying motivating 

music and having fun in the pool. Ages 14+ 

Mon Sept 12-Nov 14 

Wed Sept 14-Nov 16 

7:15-8 pm 


$115 for 2 days/week ($122 NM) 

Deep Water Aerobics 

Class will challenge the whole body to 

improve muscle tone, core strength and 

cardio fitness. Participants will use Water 

Bells to enhance the workout. Participants 

should feel comfortable in the deep water 

while wearing a flotation belt. Vicki Arendt 

will instruct. Ages 14+ 

Tue Sept 13-Nov 15 (no 10/4) 

7:15-8 pm 


Splash Bash 

An opportunity to splash with your friends 

and family. Enjoy swimming, floating, 

diving and fun in the water. 

Fri Sept 9, Oct 14, Nov 11 & Dec 9 

7:30-9:30 pm 

$4/Person MV Patton Pool 

GEARS would like to 

thank the Masonic 

Village for its continued 

generosity in allowing the 

use of their facilities for 

GEARS activities. 


Fitness 

Sound in mind and body 

Walking 

Walk at your own pace in the comfort of a 

gym. Rain or shine. Check in each day at the 

Senior Center office. Available to all ages. 

Mon -Fri Sept 1-Dec 30 

(no 9/5. 11/24, 11/25 & 12/26) 

8:30-9:30 am 

FREE; Registration required CC Gym 

Spin N’ Sculpt 

Want to burn 400-600 calories, improve your 

cardiovascular fitness, increase muscle tone 

and have fun exercising without impacting 

your joints? Try this 45 minute indoor cycling 

class combined with 15 minutes of toning/ 

core. Participants will climb hills, hit jumps 

and ride through valleys. You will be addicted 

to this major calorie burning class in no 

time! Don’t forget your workout towel and 

water! Bring a yoga mat. All fitness levels are 

welcome. Ages 16+ 

Tue & Thu Sept 6-Oct 27 

5:45-6:45 pm (A) 

7-8 pm (B) 

$78 ($85 NM) Rec Room #4 

Cize Live! 

Dance class for EVERYONE, no experience 

needed! Each class features a fun 

music video-like routine that has been 

professionally choreographed to a popular 

hit song. The moves are broken down, 

repeated and layered so you can catch on 

and are confident and realize just how easy 

it is. It’s an opportunity for self-expression 

and heart-pumping physical activity that’s so 

much fun it doesn’t feel like exercise! Heidi 

Watts will instruct. Ages 14+ 

Tue 6:30-7:30 pm 


Nov 1-Dec 20 (no 11/15) (II) 

$40 ($47 NM) MV Memorial Hall Gym 

Vinyasa Yoga 

Emerge yourself deeper into your yoga poses 

with our Level II. This class will teach you 

to lead with your breathe and go deeper 

into each pose. A great class to turn up your 

modifications and take yourself inward. 

Detoxifying, strengthening and lengthening 

of the muscles will be achieved. Previous 

yoga experience a plus and/or Yoga 101. 

Michelle Pelna will instruct. Ages 16+ 

Thu 9:15-10:15 am 


Nov 3-Dec 22 (II) (no 11/24) 

$50 ($57 NM) MV Lodge Meeting Room 

Gentle/Beginner Yoga 

Yoga for beginners is a great way to learn 

the poses and breathe without feeling lost. 

Each pose is broken down slowly and safely 

giving you time to feel the pose and learn 

the benefits of each pose. Michelle Pelna will 

instruct. Ages 14+ 

Thu 10:30-11:30 am 


Nov 3-Dec 22 (II) (no 11/24) 

$50 ($57 NM) MV Lodge Meeting Room 

NEW!! 

STRONG by Zumba 

Class is a one-hour group fitness class that 

utilizes a combination of HIIT, body weight 

exercises, and strength conditioning lead 

by the music. This is not a dance-fitness 

program, but like Zumba®, the music is part 

of the foundation. The movements will be 

synced with the music, and the tempo will 

lead the intensity. Students can expect an 

overall body transformation with improved 

muscular definition and high caloric burn. 

Classes are taught by Amy Fleming, a 

licensed Zumba fitness instructor. Ages 14+ 

Thu 6-7 pm 

Sept 8-Oct 20 (I) Nov 3-Dec 22 (II) 

MV Memorial Hall Gym 

$40 ($47 NM) 

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Fitness 

Sound in mind and body 

Zumba Gold 

A toned-down version of Zumba! A fun 

aerobics-type class, part dance and part 

fitness, based primarily on Latin American 

& International style music. Geared to the 

deconditioned person/beginner exerciser 

and the active older adult. For those 

that may be hesitant to go “full-out” for 

whatever reason, Zumba Gold is the way to 

go! Judy McMillen is a licensed Zumba Gold 

Instructor. Ages 14+ 

Mon 6-6:45 pm 

Sept 12-Oct 24(I) 

Nov 7-Dec 19 (II) 

$45 ($52 NM) MV Memorial Hall Gym 

Hatha Flow Yoga 

This multi-level class incorporates yoga 

poses, conscious breathing and a meditative 

focus to foster strength, flexibility and 

relaxation. Class includes: warming up; 

building heat and awakening energy; focused 

strength, balance and breath work; deep 

stretching and a final relaxation. Various 

options will be provided for more or less 

intensity throughout the class. Participants 

should wear layers of comfortable clothing 

and bring a yoga mat, strap and block. Class 

will be taught by Charla Lorenzen, certified 

Hatha Yoga instructor. No experience 

necessary. Ages 14+ 

Mon Sept 12-Oct 17 (I) Nov 7-Dec 12 (II) 

Wed Sept 14-Oct 19 (I) Nov 9-Dec 14 (II) 

6-7 pm 

$48/day ($90 both days) ($55/$97 NM) 

MV Carpenter Chapel 

Power Yoga 

Class focuses on strength, balance and 

flexibility while linking mind and body 

through breath. Sun salutations, standing 

and seated postures, balance poses & 

intense relaxation combined in one class 

that allows the beginner or advanced yoga 

student to enjoy an invigorating and fulfilling 

experience. Stephanie Weaver will instruct. 

Ages 14+ 

Tue Sept 13-Dec 13 6-7 pm 

$140 ($147 NM) MV Carpenter Chapel 

Tai Chi 

A simple 10-step Taiji form introduces 

students to the basic postures appearing in 

many Tai Chi forms. Attention will be given to 

relaxation, basic alignment and how to move 

safely. Ben Ninmann has been teaching Tai 

Chi for 9 years. Ages 16+ 

Tue Sept 20-Dec 6 (no 10/18 & 11/22) 

6:30-7:30 pm (Introduction Class) 

7:30-8:30 pm (Advanced Class) 

$95 ($102 NM) Rheems Elementary Gym 

Step ‘N Tone 

A classic is back! Get the most out of your 

workout time with this 45 minute class 

that combines step aerobics and strength 

training. Be prepared to work your body and 

your mind! Please bring a pair of 3-5 pound 

hand weights. Class will be taught by Charla 

Lorenzen. Ages 16+ 

Tue 6-6:45 pm 

Sept 13-Oct 18 (I) Nov 8-Dec 13 (II) 

$40 ($47 NM) CC Gym 


Continuing Education 

Learn something new every day 

Canine Fast Track Basic Obedience 

Class is geared toward the canine 

team (dog/owner) for learning basic 

obedience (sit down, hold, stay, walking on 

a leash, coming when called, etc.), problem 

solving (barking, house training, play biting, 

etc.) and tricks! Focus will be on basic 

commands with positive reinforcement. 

Dogs must be at least 3 months old. 

Tue Sept 20-Oct 11 7-8 pm 

$50 ($57 NM) E-town Fairgrounds 

Canine Rally/Manner Class 

Class is designed for dogs that have already 

completed a beginner class. Class will focus 

on strengthening basic commands, sit/down, 

stay, walking on a leash, etc. Class will also 

begin some basic training for the canine 

good citizen test and rally obedience. 

Tue Sept 20-Oct 11 8-9 pm 

$50 ($57 NM) E-town Fairgrounds 

AARP Driver Safety Program 

The AARP Driver Safety Program is a fourhour 

refresher course for people who have 

previously taken the eight-hour course. 

This course will fulfill requirements for a 

continuing insurance discount from any auto 

insurer doing business in PA. All participants 

MUST bring evidence of previous course 

completion to receive a certificate. 

Participants must also bring a valid PA drivers 

license. Ages 50+ 

Tue 2-6 pm 

Sept 20 (I) Nov 15 (II) 

$15 AARP Member Senior Center 

$20 AARP Non-Member 

Smart Driver 

8-hour classroom course is designed to 

meet the needs of older drivers. Participants 

sharpen driving skills, develop strategies 

for adjusting to age related changes in 

vision, hearing and reaction time, and learn 

about the effects of medication on driving 

performance. Available to all motorists age 

50 and older. This is a Penn Dot approved 

course and may entitle you to a discount on 

your auto insurance (check with your agent). 

Participants must bring a current driver’s 

license. Ages 50+ 

Tue & Wed Oct 18 & 19 2-6 pm 

$15 AARP Member Senior Center 

$20 AARP Non-Member 

Wills, Trusts & Estates 

What is a Will? What happens if you do not 

have one? How do you make a Will? What 

is a Trust? Do you need/want one? What do 

you do if you have to administer an Estate? 

This class is designed to be an introductory 

course to give you a working knowledge of 

the law in the Estate area. Questions about 

particular circumstances will be welcome. 

Instructor, Thomas Beckley, is an attorney 

who devotes a large portion of his practice 

to Estate Planning and Administration. 

Ages 18+ 

Wed Oct 12 7-9 pm 

$10 ($14 NM) Rec Room #2 

Medicare Madness 

Intro to Medicare 

If you are about to turn age 65 and 

confused by Medicare, this class is designed 

specifically for you! The basics of Medicare 

will be explained, including how and when 

to sign up for Medicare, what is covered by 

the different parts of Medicare (A, B, C and 

D), and what the difference is between a 

Medicare Supplemental (Medigap) and a 

Medicare Advantage plan. Additionally, we 

will walk through how to find a plan that 

best fits your needs. This class is beneficial 

for seniors because it clears away the 

confusion, answers many questions, and 

empowers participants through education. 

Wed Oct 19 6-8 pm 

$10 ($14) Rec Room #2 

Getting Paid to Talk, Making 

Money with Your Voice 

An Introduction to professional voice acting 

Have you ever been told that you have a 

great voice? This exciting class will explore 

numerous aspects of voice over work 

for television, film, radio, audio books, 

documentaries and the internet in your 

area. We will cover all the basics, including 

how to prepare the all - important demo, 

how to be successful and earn great income 

in this exciting field. Students will have the 

opportunity to ask questions and to hear 

examples of demos recorded by professional 

voice actors. Class participants will even 

have a chance to record a commercial script 

under the direction of our Voicecoaches.com 

producer! This class is informative, fun and a 

great first step for anyone interested in voice 

acting professionally. 

Thu Dec 1 6:30-9 pm 

$25 ($31 NM) Rec Room #2 

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Athletics 

Get Active 

Moo-Duk-Kwan Karate 

Gain self defense, self discipline and self 

respect with physical fitness benefits with 

year-round instruction for children and 

adults. This is a Korean Martial Art with 

a white through black belt system. Roger 

Engle, a 7th degree black belt, has taught 

GEARS karate since 1978. Ages 6+ 

Mon, Tue & Thu 6-7:30 pm 

Sept 1-29 (no 9/5) 

Oct 3-31 

Nov 1-30 (no 11/24 & 11/28) 

Dec 1-29 (no 12/26) 

$50/month ($57 NM) MS Wrestling Room 

Badminton 

Smash! Men, women and children are 

invited to play the exciting sport of 

badminton. Equipment is available. 

Sept 2-Dec 30 (no 11/25) 

Wed 11:30 am-2 pm 

Fri 6-9 pm 

$4/Day ($5/Day NM) CC Gym 

Pickle-Ball 

All ages are invited to play in this program. 

Pickle-Ball is a combination of tennis and 

badminton played on a badminton sized 

court with lightweight paddles and plastic 

perforated balls (much like wiffle balls). 

These elements produce exciting, long 

rallies which consist of volleys at the net and 

ground strokes similar to tennis. Pickle-Ball is 

a great equalizer for differences in age, sex, 

strength and athletic ability. Equipment is 

available. 

Tue Sept 6-Dec 27 12-2 pm 

$4/Day ($5/Day NM) CC Gym 

Power Volleyball 

Bump, set, spike! High school age through 

adults are invited to enjoy pick-up games of 

power volleyball. 

Fri Sept 9-Dec 16 (no 11/25) 

6:30-9:30 pm 

$4/Day ($5/Day NM) MS Aux Gym 

Leagues & Tourneys 

Looking for competition 

Coed Softball League 

Enjoyable games for men and women 

softball enthusiasts. 10-game season with 

playoffs. Spectators are invited to watch 

these exciting games. 

Mon-Thu Sept 8-Mid Nov 

6:30-10:30 pm 

$350/Team E-town Park Softball Field 

Church Volleyball 

Coed Sixes League 

Local area church volleyball coed sixes 

league. 10-match season with playoffs. 

Fans are welcome to attend. 

Mon Sept 12-Mid Nov 

6:30-10:30 pm 

$200/Team HS Gym & CC Gym 

Volleyball Tournament 

CASH PRIZES!! Indoor pool-play tournament 

in two-person men & women doubles 

volleyball. 

Sat & Sun Nov 5 & 6 8:30 am 

Daubert Gym/Old HS Gym/MS Gym 

$60 (Paid Pre-registration) 

$80 (Walk-On) 

2-Person Scramble Golf 

Tournament 

Bring your game for the 20th Annual 

Two-Person Scramble Golf Tournament. Includes 

green fees, cart, steak dinner, awards 

and door prizes. Sponsored by Dr. Dale 

Treese, DDS. 

Fri Oct 14 8:30 am 

New Location!! 

Dauphin Highlands Golf Course 

$85/Player 


Trips 

Journey somewhere new 

Niagara Falls & Toronto 

Adventure 

Enjoy 4 nights at Michael’s Inn Niagara Falls. 

This is a family friendly run property within 

walking distance of Falls. Just 2 blocks from 

Casino Niagara and Clifton Hill. Enjoy guided 

tours of Niagara Falls and Toronto, wine 

tasting and an Imax presentation. Passport is 

required. 

Sun-Thu 

Sept 25-29 Depart 9:30 am 

$599 (double occupancy) 

($606 NM) MoviE-town Parking Lot 

Experience Nashville 

“A Southern Adventure” 

Enjoy tours of the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman 

Auditorium and Nashville’s Famous People & 

Places. Board the General Jackson Showboat 

for a luncheon cruise and show. You will also 

travel to Canton Ohio for a tour of the Pro 

Football Hall of Fame. 

Sun-Fri Oct 2-7 Depart 6:30 am 

$1,079 (double occupancy) 

($1,086 NM) MoviE-town Parking Lot 

Price is Right Live 

Enjoy dinner at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. 

Then travel to American Music Theater and 

enjoy the hit interactive 

stage show, “The Price 

is Right Live”. Prizes 

may include appliances, 

vacations and possibly 

a new car. Play classic 

games such as Plinko, The 

Big Wheel and Cliffhangers. If you enjoy the 

rush of emotions while watching the show 

on TV, just imagine sitting in the audience. 

Thu Oct 13 Depart 4:30 pm 

$135 ($142 NM) HS Parking Lot 

King of Prussia 

“Black Friday Shopping” 

Enjoy Black Friday shopping at the largest 

shopping mall in the US. Selections for every 

style and budget along with a delectable 

selection of international dining options. 

Fri Nov 25 Depart 8:30 am 


Eastern State Penitentiary 

“Terror Behind the Walls” 

Once the most famous and expensive 

prison in the world, but 

stands today in ruin. 

Now the home of one 

of the nation’s largest 

and most ambitious 

top rated haunted 

attractions. 

Sat Oct 29 Depart 6 pm 


Crafting Growler Brew Tour 

Tour includes Saucony Creek Brewing, 

Allentown Brewworks, Hijinx Brewery & 

Weyerbacker Brewery. Lunch is inluded at 

Allentown Brewworks. 

Fri Nov 4 Depart 9:30 am 

$119 ($126 NM) MoviE-town Parking Lot 

Philly Pops Christmas Show 

Experience the true magic of the season with 

Philadelphia most treasured holiday musical 

tradition. Trip includes dinner at the Historic 

City Tavern. 

Wed Dec 7 Depart 3 pm 

$169 ($176 NM) MoviE-town Parking Lot 

New York City 

“A Day on Your Own” 

Motorcoach will drop off in the Times Square 

area. The day is your to explore the sights 

and sounds of the city. 

Sat Dec 10 Depart 6:30 am 


Upcoming 2017 Trips 

New Years Eve - Myrtle Beach... Dec 30-Jan 2 

Kalahari Resorts Waterpark....... Jan 15 

(Poconos) 

Killington Ski Resort.................. Feb 24-26 

New Orleans ............................ March 2-9 

Cherry Blossom DC.................... April 8 

Savannah & Charleston............. May 6-13 

Pittsburgh Tour ......................... May 20 

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Senior Center 

Friends Meeting Friends 

Elizabethtown Area 

Senior Center 

Located in the GEARS Community Center 

70 S. Poplar Street, Elizabethtown 

717.367.7984 

www.GetintoGEARS.org/senior-center 

SeniorCenter@GetintoGEARS.org 

The Elizabethtown Area Senior Center is an activity center for the well-elderly 

area residents over 60 years old located in the GEARS Community Center. The Center has a 

large service area that includes the communities of Elizabethtown, Bainbridge, Maytown, 

Mount Joy, Salunga, Landisville, Mastersonville and Manheim. Door-to-door transportation 

is available for participants, as needed. The Senior Center is open Monday-Friday from 

8:30 am-3 pm and Friday evening from 5-11 pm. Call the center for a complete list of daily 

activities or additional information. 

Bingo for Bucks 

1st Wed of each month 1:30 pm 

$6, $10, $15 packages 

Cash prizes $3-$10 

Club Activities Include: 

Pinochle Club: Mon & Thu 12 noon 

Wii Bowling: Wed 10am & 1pm 

Sewing Circle: Thu 9 am 

Bible Study: Fri 10 am 

Gift Basket Bingo 

Sat Sept 10 

2pm 

Doors open at noon 

$20 in advance 

$25 at the door 

Will you choose the 

theme basket, the lottery 

ticket basket, the cash basket?? 

many more prizes plus, food, 

raffle, door prizes, etc. 

Pancake Breakfast 

& Bazaar 

Sat Nov 19 

All you can eat breakfast 

6am-11am 

Bazaar 6 am-1 pm 

Clothing, books, attic treasures, 

goodies, raffles and much more!! 

Breakfast sponsored by 

Conoy Lions Club 

The Elizabethtown Area Senior Center is a service of GEARS and the Lancaster County Office of Aging. 


Additional Community Services 

Community First 

Beltone Hearing Service Center 

Service site at the GEARS Community Center 

on the 4th Monday of each month from 9-11 

am. Offer free cleaning and servicing of any 

brand of hearing aid and repair service. New 

batteries are available. Consultations & free 

evaluations may be scheduled. 

Hunter Safety Course 

Sponsored by the Milton Grove Sportsmens 

Club. Must attend all scheduled dates to 

receive PA Game Commission Certification. 

Participants may register on the Game 

Commission website. 

Sept 12 & 13 from 6-9 pm 

FREE Milton Grove Sportsmens Club 

Contact: Tim Helm (361-9886) 

Siena’s HUGS Foundation 

A non-profit organization dedicated to 

enhancing the life of individuals with 

Special Needs. Siena’s HUGS (Help Us 

Grow Strong) Foundation believes that all 

of those with special needs deserve a safe 

place to explore, learn, and grow physically 

and emotionally. Hope, inspiration, and 

accomplishment will lead to a more fulfilled 

life and empower those to reach and obtain 

their dreams to go beyond the prescribed 

limitations. Siena’s HUGS is working to 

develop special programs for physical 

activity, artistic and musical expression and 

healthy living workshops. Visit their website 

at www.youcanhug.com 

The Elizabethtown HUB is funded by the 

United Way to make sure that everyone in 

Etown has what he or she needs to lead a 

productive life. Our goal is to make getting 

help easy for anyone who needs it. We have 

many services available, but they are sometimes 

difficult to find; we want to remedy 

that. 

The Elizabethtown Area HUB provides low 

and low-middle income families with access 

to: 

• High-quality early childhood education 

• Kindergarten readiness and transition 

• Literacy materials and support 

• Tax preparation services 

• Food and clothing bank assistance 

• Financial workshops 

• Job training 

• Physical and behavioral health care service 

referrals 

• Health insurance application help 

Phone : 717.361.1307 

Email : elizabethtownhub@gmail.com 

Like us on Facebook! : www.facebook.com/ 

etown.area.hub 

GEARS Supporting Parties & Board Members 

Elizabethtown Borough 

Meade Bierly 

Phil Clark 

Howard Kroesen, Vice Chairman 

Mt. Joy Township 

Gerald Cole, Chairman 

Marie Messick, Secretary 

Jackie Spittal 

West Donegal Township 

Barry Garman, Treasurer 

Roger Snyder 

Charlie Tupper 

Elizabethtown Area School District 

Michael Nicodemus 

Chris Olnick 

Jeffrey Phillips 

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Masonic Village 

Masonic Wellness Center Land Classes 

September - December 2016 

Call the Masonic Wellness Center at 361-5699 to register 

SilverSneakers® Classic 

A universal class designed to improve 

agility, balance, coordination and 

activities for daily living skills to increase 

participants’ functional capacities. 

8-Week Session 

Tue & Thu 9-9:45 am Salon #1 

$64 (MWC/Pool M) 

$80 (MWC/Pool NM) 

SilverSneakers® Circuit 

A non-impact standing class with 

alternating intervals designed to 

increase cardiovascular and muscular 

endurance. 


Tue & Thu 10-10:45 am Salon #1 



Yoga Within 

Experience gentle yoga poses, ranging 

from seated to standing with focus 

on strength, relaxation, balance and 

flexibility. Includes deep breathing 

exercises, and fluid movement to help 

loosen and stretch your muscles while 

calming your mind. Class is done in soft 

lighting with music playing. Chair & 

mat available if needed. 


Wed & Fri 10:15-11:15 am 

Lodge Meeting Room 



Circuit Blast 

Challenge yourself in a fun atmosphere 

within a group setting. This high intensity 

interval style class will help get you to 

the next level no matter what your goal. 

This class uses a variety of exercises, 

including bodyweight, medicine balls, 

and dumbbells to achieve maximum 

benefit. Appropriate for all levels. This 

class is taught by a certified personal 

trainer who can curtail the exercises to 

your fitness level. 

10 week session 

Tue 4:15-4:45 pm 

Oct 4-Dec 6 

Salon I- Freemason Cultural Center 


Circuit Blast 

Challenge yourself in a fun atmosphere 

within a group setting. This high intensity 

interval style class will help get you to 

the next level no matter what your goal. 

This class uses a variety of exercises, 

including bodyweight, medicine balls, 

and dumbbells to achieve maximum 

benefit. Appropriate for all levels. This 

class is taught by a certified personal 

trainer who can curtail the exercises to 

your fitness level. 

10 week session 

Thu 4:15-4:45 pm 

Oct 6-Dec 8 

Salon I- Freemason Cultural Center 



Our Sponsors 

Thank you for making GEARS possible 

Country Meadows 

Restaurant LLC 

“down home country cooking” 

Hours: Monday-Saturday 6:00 am to 8:00 pm 

Sunday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm 

Sally Capp - Owner 

81 Hershey Road, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 

Pnone 717/367-0346 Fax: 717/3367-7634 

“where good friends meet and eat” 

GINGRICH, SMITH, 

KLINGENSMITH & DOLAN 

Attorneys-at-Law 

222 South Market Street, Suite 201 

Elizabethtown,Pa 17022 

(717) 367-1370 

John M. Smith 

Thomas G. Klingensmith 

Kevin D. Dolan 

Jeffrey S. Shank 

Julie M. Cooper 

Angela F. Rieck 

Henry F. Gingrich (1952-2001) 

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Support businesses 

that support our 

community!!

Our Sponsors 

Thank you for making GEARS possible 

Tony Becker 

owner 

beckerlandscaping@yahoo.com 

www.beckerlandscapingpa.com 

717-533-1872 

Certified Pesticide 

Applicator 

3992 Roundtop Road 

Elizabethtown, PA 17022 


Registration Information 

Fall 2016 

Register Now!! 

Please be advised that the popular programs and classes fill early. As another 

avenue to help the community with registration, we offer online registration. 

Visit our website at GetintoGEARS.org. Below is some information about online 

registration: 

• There is a convenience fee to register online, the minimum being $2. 

• A confirmation of your registration will be e-mailed to you. 

Confirmations/Receipts 

Once you sign up it is your responsibility to attend the activity. No 

confirmations or receipts will be sent unless you wish to provide a selfaddressed, 

stamped envelope. 

Fee Structure 

All fees listed in this brochure are for members of the Elizabethtown Borough, 

Mount Joy Township and West Donegal Township. Non-members (NM) will 

be charged an additional fee. 

Refunds/Transfers 

GEARS strives to offer you high quality recreation programs. We are confident 

that you will like these programs - so confident that we will ensure our 

promises to provide that high quality. GEARS guarantees that you will 

be satisfied with our recreation programs. If not satisfied, tell us and we 

will arrange for you to do one of the following: 1} Repeat the class at no 

charge. 2} Receive full credit that can be applied to another program. 3} 

Receive a full refund. If you are not satisfied, we kindly request your input 

in the form of suggestions, comments, ideas or changes for improvement. 

Refund applications may be acquired by calling or writing the GEARS Office. 

To obtain a full refund, requests must be made in writing on the provided 

application within 10 business days after the last class date. (Exceptions: 

sports leagues, tournaments and bus 

trips). For refund requests due to reasons 

other than dissatisfaction, illness/injury 

or an emergency, a processing fee will be 

deducted from the refund amount. 

Miscellaneous 

The class size of all programs listed in this 

brochure will be limited. Individuals must 

Location Code 

CC = Community Center 

MS = Middle School 

HS = High School 

MV = Masonic Village 

sign-up before attending any classes, unless otherwise noted. Sign-up is 

accepted on a first come, first serve basis. GEARS does not provide accident 

insurance. Individuals must provide their own coverage. 

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Registration Information 

Fall 2016 

Online 

www.GetintoGEARS.org 

Email: GEARS@GetintoGEARS.org 

Phone/Fax 

Call us at 717.367.0355 or fax to 717.367.4138. 

Don’t forget to have your Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover 

card ready. 

In Person 

Drop by our office (lower level of the E-town Middle School). 

Mail-In 

GEARS, 600 East High Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. 

Register 

NOW 

Parent/Legal Adult Guardian Name 


Fall 2016 Registration Form 

Name_________________________________________Birthdate_____________________ 

Address___________________________________ Email Address_ ____________________ 

City_ _________________________ Twp/Boro: E-town Boro WDT MJT Conoy NR 

Home #___________________ Work #_ __________________ Cell #_ __________________ 

Emergency Contact Name_ _____________________ Phone #_ _______________________ 

Everyone listed here must reside at the same address otherwise use a separate form for each address. 

Individuals must provide their own accident insurance. 

Participants Name Birthdate Sex Program Title Session/Class Fee 

Payment Method (Circle One) Visa MC Amer Exp Discover Cash Check From Account 

Credit Card Payment Authorization 

Credit Card Number______________________ 

________________________________ Expiration Date_ _________________________ 

Authorized Signature (as shown on credit card) 

CSC #_____________________________ 

(3 digit code on back of card) 




600 East High Street 

Elizabethtown, PA 17022 

NONPROFIT 

ORGANIZATION 

U.S. POSTAGE 

PAID 

PERMIT NO. 141 

Elizabethtown, PA 

17022 

POSTAL CUSTOMER 

ECRWSS 

Become a regular blood donor for local patients! 

GEARS Community Center 

70 S. Poplar Street, Elizabethtown 

3:30 PM to 7:30 PM 

The 2nd TUESDAY of Every Month 

If you have questions or would like to schedule an 

appointment please call: 1.800.771.0059 

www.cpbb.org 

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