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GEARS<br />

live. learn. play.<br />

Register<br />

Now!<br />

WINTER|SPRING <strong>2017</strong><br />

GetintoGEARS.org<br />

www.GetintoGEARS.org Page 1


Special Events<br />

Times to Remember<br />

10th Annual<br />

Daddy/Daughter Dance<br />

Fathers, escort your daughters to a special night of fun! Dad not available? Bring<br />

your grandfather, uncle, older adult brother or your favorite family friend as your<br />

escort. Enjoy arts & crafts, games, snacks and of course, dancing!<br />

Registration deadline is Fri, Feb 3.<br />

Fri, Feb 10<br />

5-6:30 pm (A) or 7-8:30 pm (B)<br />

MV Salon 1<br />

$35/couple<br />

E-town Heroes vs E-town Legends<br />

Prepare to be entertained at the 5th annual Heroes vs Legends benefit basketball<br />

game! Players will include EASD faculty members and coaches, former E-town<br />

Bear and Blue Jay basketball stars and other local community members. The<br />

night will include audience participation, give aways, contests and a fun<br />

basketball game.<br />

Fri, Feb 24 7 pm Tip-Off<br />

Daubert Gym<br />

$5/person (4 & under is free)<br />

Mother/Daughter Tea<br />

Mothers and daughters, enjoy a special night of fun! Mom not available?<br />

Bring your grandmother, aunt, older adult sister or favorite family friend.<br />

The evening will include crafts, music and refreshments.<br />

Registration deadline is Fri, April 28.<br />

Fri, May 5 6:30-8 pm<br />

MV Lodge Dining Room<br />

$35/couple<br />

Mother/Son Bowling Blast<br />

Come out of hibernation and enjoy unlimited bowling with pizza and drinks. There<br />

will be prizes and lots of fun! This activity will be a great time for moms and sons<br />

to bond and bowl. Registration deadline is March 3.<br />

Sat, March 11 11 am-1 pm<br />

Clearview Bowling Lanes<br />

$35/couple<br />

Check out Eggstravaganza on back page!!<br />

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Contents<br />

Get into your community - Get into GEARS<br />

<strong>Winter</strong>/<strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2017</strong> Brochure<br />

Programs & Services<br />

2 Special Events<br />

4 Preschool<br />

4-6 Youth/Teen<br />

7 Dance<br />

8 Aquatics<br />

9-10 Fitness<br />

10-11 Continuing Education<br />

12 Athletics<br />

12 Leagues & Tourneys<br />

13-14 Trips<br />

15 Discount Ski Tickets<br />

16 Senior Center<br />

17 Additional Community Services<br />

18-19 Masonic Village<br />

20-21 Brochure Advertisements<br />

22 Registration Information<br />

23 Registration Forms<br />

GEARS<br />

600 East High Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022<br />

Volume 17 Issue 1 <strong>Winter</strong>/<strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2017</strong> published 3 times a year<br />

GEARS<br />

Kids Center<br />

live. learn. play.<br />

Summer Camp | Before & After School | KinderCare | Preschool<br />

We know you need a flexible childcare plan that fits your lifestyle and your budget.<br />

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

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

717.367.0119<br />

www.GetintoGEARS.org Page 3


Preschool<br />

Learning one step at a time<br />

Gym BEARS<br />

Class will help develop fine and gross motor<br />

skills in a fun learning environment while<br />

introducing the fundamentals of gymnastics.<br />

Cassie Ernest & Angela Varney will instruct.<br />

Ages 3-5<br />

Thu Feb 2-March 16 (I) April 6-May 18 (II)<br />

6-6:45 pm<br />

$55 ($62 NM) CC Gym<br />

Iddy Biddy Indoor Soccer<br />

E-town College Men’s Soccer team will<br />

teach basic soccer skills such as kicking, foot<br />

placement, dribbling, passing and trapping.<br />

Participants will start to become familiar with<br />

the game of soccer. Emphasis will be placed<br />

on social skills. Fee includes a t-shirt. Ages 3-5<br />

Sat Feb 11-March 18<br />

9-10 am<br />

$45 ($52 NM) CC Gym<br />

Iddy Biddy Soccer<br />

Kick-start into <strong>Spring</strong> with our soccer<br />

program. Coaches will teach basic soccer skills<br />

such as kicking, foot placement, dribbling,<br />

passing and trapping. Participants will<br />

become familiar with the game of soccer.<br />

Emphasis will also be placed on social skills.<br />

Fee includes a t-shirt. Ages 3-5<br />

Sat April 8-June 3 (no 4/15 & 5/27)<br />

9-10 am (A)<br />

10-11 am (B)<br />

$45 ($52 NM) Field 2<br />

Iddy Biddy Quick Start Tennis<br />

Children will learn to play tennis quickly<br />

using large-sized RED balls and smaller nets<br />

and courts. Taught by Brenda McBride, PTR<br />

certified instructor. Ages 4-6<br />

Session I:<br />

Tue March 14-April 11 6:15-6:45 pm<br />

Mill Road Elem Gym<br />

Session II:<br />

Tue May 2-30 5:30-6 pm<br />

HS Tennis Courts<br />

$50 ($57 NM)<br />

Youth/Teen<br />

Live, learn and play at GEARS<br />

SAT Prep Course<br />

This course is an essential step to help you<br />

reach your college admission goals. The<br />

course is 10 hours of instruction by Beth<br />

Wagner who is a qualified, experienced<br />

and certified teacher. It will familiarize<br />

students with the test directions, the types<br />

of questions and teach necessary skills for<br />

SAT success in math, reading and writing.<br />

Instructor will work to lower testing anxiety<br />

and improve test taking ability. Fee includes<br />

The Official SAT Study Guide (2016 Edition)<br />

(Official Study Guide for the New SAT). Beth<br />

Wagner & Sherrie Ainsley, certified teachers,<br />

will instruct. Class size is limited. Grades 9-12<br />

Wed & Thu 6-8:30 pm<br />

Jan 11-19 (I) April 19-27 (II)<br />

$115 ($122 NM) MS Room 1130<br />

Invent & Create with littleBits<br />

Explore littleBits and invention based learning<br />

with us! littleBits is a platform of easy-touse,<br />

color coded, snap together, electronic<br />

building blocks that empowers kids to invent<br />

anything, from a remote controlled car, to a<br />

smart home device. We’ll ignite your child’s<br />

curiosity and create many opportunities for<br />

teamwork and problem solving! Chris Wagner<br />

will instruct. Ages 7-12<br />

Thu Jan 26-Feb 23 7-8:30 pm<br />

$70 ($77 NM) MS Room 1130<br />

Check out page 7<br />

for Dance Classes!<br />

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Youth/Teen<br />

Live, learn and play at GEARS<br />

Computer Coding for Kids<br />

Wonder what coding is all about? Your<br />

kids are probably already exploring it on<br />

various apps and online games! Through our<br />

class your child will learn the basics of coding<br />

using the kid-friendly visual programming<br />

software titled Scratch. They’ll create stories,<br />

simple games, and animated adventures<br />

to share online with family and friends!<br />

Participants must bring their own laptop.<br />

Chris Wagner will instruct. Ages 8-13<br />

Thu March 2-30 7-8:30 pm<br />

$80 ($87 NM) MS Room 1130<br />

Playful Programming<br />

with Cubetto<br />

Learn computer programming away from the<br />

screen through adventures, robots and storytelling.<br />

A small class size means one robot for<br />

every two children and lots of hands on time!<br />

(Find out more abut the Cubetto program at<br />

www.primotoys.com) Grades K-2<br />

Tue April 18-May 16 6:15-7:30 pm<br />

$60 ($67 NM) MS Room 1130<br />

Indoor Field Hockey Clinic<br />

Clinic is a modified version of field hockey<br />

geared toward younger participants.<br />

Individuals will learn the fundamentals that<br />

will make them successful. Hockey sticks and<br />

balls will be available for use. Shinguards are<br />

recommended. Fee includes a t-shirt and<br />

mouthguard.<br />

Sat Feb 4-March 18 (no 3/11)<br />

1-2 pm Grades 1-3 (A)<br />

2-3 pm Grades 4-6 (B)<br />

$45 MS Gym<br />

Gymnastics<br />

Beginner class is for anyone who has not<br />

taken gymnastics and would like to learn<br />

the basic skills. Intermediate class is for<br />

older children and children who have some<br />

gymnastics experience. Basic skills will be<br />

reviewed progressing to more advanced skills<br />

when the child is ready. Cassie Ernest and<br />

Angela Varney will instruct. Ages 6-14<br />

Thu Feb 2-March 16 (I)<br />

April 6-May 18 (II)<br />

6:45-7:45 pm (Beg) (A)<br />

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

$65 ($72 NM) CC Gym<br />

Youth Indoor Soccer<br />

Led by E-town College soccer players. For<br />

girls and boys in grades 1-3. Designed to be<br />

instructional and provide an opportunity for<br />

youth to participate in low-key games. Fee<br />

includes a t-shirt.<br />

Sat Feb 11-March 18 10-11 am<br />

$45 ($52 NM) CC Gym<br />

Youth Soccer Program<br />

Instructional and low competitive soccer<br />

program for boys and girls in grades 1-3. Fee<br />

includes a t-shirt.<br />

Sat April 8-June 3 (no 4/15 & 5/27)<br />

9-10:30 am<br />

$50 ($57 NM) Field 3<br />

Harry Potter Camp<br />

Step into Harry’s world of witchcraft and<br />

wizardry as a student of our very own<br />

Hogwarts. Study potions, care of magical<br />

creatures, herbology, charms, defense against<br />

the dark arts and transfiguration classes.<br />

Campers will concoct bubbly potions and<br />

even try Bertie Botts Beans and Butter Bear.<br />

Grades 3-8<br />

Mon-Fri Feb 27-March 3 6-8 pm<br />

$90 ($97 NM) Community Center<br />

Beginner Quick Start Tennis<br />

Children of any skill level will learn the<br />

fundamentals of tennis using the RED or<br />

ORANGE balls and smaller courts. Older<br />

participants will transition to regular balls<br />

and a 60 foot court. Instructors will teach<br />

appropriate skill and age level. Taught by<br />

Brenda McBride, PTR certified instructor.<br />

Ages 7-10<br />

Session I:<br />

Tue March 14-April 11 6:50-7:35 pm<br />

Mill Road Elem Gym<br />

Session II:<br />

Tue May 2-30 6-6:50 pm<br />

High School Tennis Courts<br />

$60 ($67 NM)<br />

Check out page 12<br />

for Karate Class!<br />

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Youth/Teen<br />

Live, learn and play at GEARS<br />

Intermediate Quick Start Tennis<br />

This class is for players that have completed<br />

two or more sessions of tennis lessons.<br />

Instruction will focus on continuing to develop<br />

tennis skills and prepare for match play.<br />

Taught by Brenda McBride, PTR certified.<br />

Ages 7-12<br />

Session I:<br />

Tue March 14-April 11 7:40-8:30 pm<br />

Mill Road Elem Gym<br />

Session II:<br />

Tue May 2-30 7-8 pm<br />

High School Tennis Courts<br />

$60 ($67 NM)<br />

Strictly Skills Basketball<br />

Boys program will be run by Kirby Turner,<br />

EAHS Basketball Coach. Girls program will<br />

be run by Emily Martin, E-town College<br />

Basketball Player. Each clinic incorporates a<br />

variety of basketball-specific skill stations,<br />

fun games, and game play in a 3v3 and<br />

5v5 environment. Ball handling, shooting<br />

fundamentals, dribble moves, moving without<br />

the ball, and offensive footwork will all be<br />

stressed. Sessions will be held immediately<br />

after school at Bear Creek.<br />

www.StrictlySkills.com. Grades 4-6<br />

Tue, March 28-May 2 BOYS<br />

Wed, March 29-May 3 GIRLS<br />

3:45-4:45 PM<br />

$89 ($96 NM) Bear Creek Gym<br />

Self Defense for Kids<br />

Keep your child from becoming a victim!<br />

Children will learn practical self-defense<br />

techniques to keep safe if they are in<br />

a dangerous situation. Taught by Sam<br />

Rothermel, owner/instructor of Elizabethtown<br />

Kung Fu Center, a 23-year practitioner of<br />

Martial Arts. Ages 7-12<br />

Wed March 29 7:30-8:30 pm<br />

$25 ($32 NM)<br />

Elizabethtown Kung Fu Center<br />

160 S. Poplar Street, E-town<br />

Girls Lacrosse Clinic<br />

Girls in grades 3-8 are invited<br />

to participate in this free clinic<br />

that will introduce girls to the<br />

game of lacrosse. Instructed by<br />

Michelle Fuller, Girls Lacrosse<br />

Club Coach. Girls will learn the<br />

basic skills of the game which<br />

include stick handling, passing, etc.<br />

Fri Dec 9 6-7:30 pm<br />

FREE; Registration is required<br />

Old HS Gym<br />

Girls Lacrosse Club<br />

Program will teach the basics of lacrosse<br />

through practices and games. For girls in<br />

grades 3-5 & 6-8. Registration forms will be<br />

distributed through the Elizabethtown Area<br />

Middle School. Parents meeting is Tuesday,<br />

January 24 at 6:30 pm in HS LGI Room.<br />

Mon-Fri March 13-May<br />

Boys Middle School Lacrosse Club<br />

Program will teach the basics of lacrosse<br />

through practices and games. For boys in<br />

grades 7 & 8. Registration forms will be<br />

distributed through the Elizabethtown Area<br />

Middle School. Parents meeting is Tuesday,<br />

January 24 at 7:15 pm in HS LGI Room.<br />

Mon-Fri March 13-May<br />

Babysitters Training<br />

Get the training you need to handle any<br />

babysitting situation! Learn to supervise<br />

and care for infants through early teens. In<br />

addition to basic care for infants (holding,<br />

diapering, feeding, etc.), first aid and choking<br />

intervention will be taught. Participants will<br />

receive certification upon completion of the<br />

necessary time requirements. Ages 11 & up<br />

Sat April 22 & 29 12-4 pm<br />

$94 ($101 NM) Rec Room #2<br />

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Dance<br />

Get those feet moving<br />

Discover Dance<br />

Class is designed to encourage younger<br />

children in a fun way to express themselves<br />

through creative movement and ballet.<br />

Dancers will develop body awareness, gross<br />

motor skills, rhythm and flexibility. Gabrielle<br />

English & Shaye DiPasquale will instruct.<br />

Mon Jan 23-Feb 27 (I)<br />

March 20-May 1 (no 4/17) (II)<br />

5-5:45 pm (Class A) (Ages 3-4)<br />

5:45-6:30 pm (Class B) (Ages 5-6)<br />

$35 ($42 NM) CC Lobby<br />

Acro/Ballet Class<br />

A creative movement class that incorporates<br />

techniques of ballet and gymnastics.<br />

Acrobatics teaches flexibility, balance,<br />

strength, muscle control, discipline &<br />

concentration. This class will focus on<br />

fundamental acrobatic technique. Students<br />

will learn such things as handstands,<br />

cartwheels, back bends, walkovers, and<br />

flexibility. This class is great for students<br />

looking to enhance their agility, flexibility, &<br />

strength.<br />

Wed<br />

Feb 1-March 15 (no 3/8) (I)<br />

March 29-May 3 (II)<br />

6-7 pm (Class A) (Beg) (ages 5-7)<br />

7-8 pm (Class B) (Int) (Ages 8-10)<br />

$40 ($47 NM) CC Gym<br />

Musical Theatre/Broadway<br />

Class curriculum is based on ballet technique<br />

layered with Broadway style jazz movement<br />

and includes a proper warm-up, stretches,<br />

isolation, across-the-floor progressions<br />

and combinations. Emphasis will be placed<br />

on learning performance skills such as<br />

connecting with the audience and telling a<br />

story through dance and facial expressions.<br />

Ages 6-10<br />

Thu 6-7 pm<br />

Jan 26-March 2 (I)<br />

March 23-May 4 (No 4/20) (II)<br />

$40 ($47 NM) CC Lobby<br />

Dance Fusion<br />

Class fuses together a wide range of dance<br />

styles from around the world (Latin, Irish)<br />

and throughout the ages (Disco, Line Dance)<br />

which allows students to expand their dance<br />

vocabularies and work on techniques derived<br />

from a multitude of cultures and traditions.<br />

Ages 7-12<br />

Thu 7-8 pm<br />

Jan 26-March 2 (I)<br />

March 23-May 4 (No 4/20)<br />

$40 ($47 NM) CC Lobby<br />

Ballroom Dancing<br />

This class covers beginner to intermediate<br />

footwork and body movement for “The<br />

Swing” and “Foxtrot”. Ages 16+<br />

Wed April 5-26 8-9 pm<br />

$60 ($67 NM) MV Memorial Hall Atrium Area<br />

When you get into GEARS you become<br />

part of something bigger, your community.<br />

It’s where you live and we’re here to do one<br />

thing, make it better.<br />

live. learn. play.<br />

Opportunities to meet new people, grow as<br />

a person and just have fun at any age, can be<br />

summed up in three simple words.<br />

GEA<br />

live. lear<br />

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Aquatics<br />

Dive into GEARS<br />

Parent & Child Aquatics<br />

Parents will participate in the pool with their<br />

child. American Red Cross class is designed to<br />

help young children feel comfortable in and<br />

around the water. A certified water safety<br />

instructor will teach. Ages 6 months to<br />

3 years old.<br />

Sat Jan 14-March 4 (I)<br />

March 25-May 20 (no 4/15) (II)<br />

8-8:30 am (6-24 months) (Class A)<br />

8:35-9:05 am (2-3 years) (Class B)<br />

$85 ($92 NM) MV Patton Pool<br />

Learn to Swim<br />

Program provides opportunities for<br />

achievement and allows smooth transition<br />

between levels of instruction. Activities<br />

offered at every level stimulate interest and<br />

motivate participants to advance to the next<br />

level of instruction. A certified water safety<br />

instructor will teach. Ages 4+<br />

Sat Jan 14-March 4 (I)<br />

March 25-May 20 (no 4/15) (II)<br />

9:10-9:40 am (ages 4-5) (Level I) (A)<br />

9:45-10:15 am (ages 4-5) (Level II) (B)<br />

10:20-10:50 am (Level I) (C)<br />

10:55-11:25 am (Level II) (D)<br />

11:30-12:10 pm (Level III) (E)<br />

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

$85 ($92 NM) MV Patton Pool<br />

Aquacise<br />

Now 11 weeks long!! Want more energy?<br />

What about flexibility, strength, balance and<br />

core stability? Join us for a high energy, deep<br />

water, heart healthy workout. Move at your<br />

own pace through this cardio workout with<br />

additional moves to stretch, strengthen and<br />

build endurance. Ages 16+<br />

Tue & Thu 10:30-11:15 am<br />

Jan 3-March 16 (I) March 28-June 8 (II)<br />

$95 ($102 NM) MV Patton Pool<br />

Water Aerobics<br />

Class combines aerobic conditioning and<br />

resistance training, with the added benefit<br />

of being gentle on the joints. Participants<br />

will develop cardiovascular endurance and<br />

muscular strength while enjoying motivating<br />

music and having fun in the pool. Ages 16+<br />

Mon and/or Wed 7:15-8 pm<br />

March 6-April 12 (I)<br />

April 24-June 5 (no 5/29) (II)<br />

$45 ($52 NM) MV Patton Pool<br />

$80 for 2 days/week<br />

Aqua Blast<br />

Have a blast in the pool while you blast<br />

calories by working your muscles in both<br />

the shallow and deep end of the pool in this<br />

circuit-style class. Participants should be<br />

comfortable during cardiovascular work in<br />

the deep end using a flotation belt, provided<br />

at the pool. Class will be taught by Charla<br />

Lorenzon, an ACE-certified group exercise<br />

instructor. Ages 14+<br />

Tue 7:15-8 pm<br />

March 7-April 11 (I) April 25-May 30 (II)<br />

$45 ($52 NM) MV Patton Pool<br />

Deep Water Workout<br />

Class will challenge the whole body to<br />

improve muscle tone, core strength and<br />

cardio fitness. Participants will use water<br />

exercise equipment to enhance the workout.<br />

Participants should feel comfortable in the<br />

deep water while wearing a flotation belt.<br />

Ages 14+<br />

Thu 7:15-8 pm<br />

March 9-April 13 (I) April 27-June 1 (II)<br />

$45 ($52 NM) MV Patton Pool<br />

Splash Bash<br />

Opportunity to splash with your friends and<br />

family. Enjoy swimming, floating, diving and<br />

fun in the water.<br />

Fri Jan 20, Feb 10, Mar 24, April 28, May 12<br />

7:30-9:30 pm<br />

$4/Person MV Patton Pool<br />

Lifeguarding Certification<br />

Interested in a great job as a lifeguard?<br />

Through videos, group discussion and handson<br />

practice, you’ll learn teamwork, rescue<br />

and surveillance skills, First Aid, CPR/AED and<br />

other skills you need to work as a lifeguard.<br />

Ages 15+<br />

Sun 8 am-1:30 pm<br />

March 26, April 2, 9, 23, 30 & May 14<br />

$250 ($257 NM) MV Patton Pool<br />

Lifeguarding Recertification<br />

Individuals with a current lifeguarding/First<br />

Aid/CPR/AED certification take this class.<br />

Recertification is for 2 years. Students must<br />

bring a rescue mask. Ages 15+<br />

Sun March 12 & 19 8 am-2 pm<br />

$100 ($107 NM) MV Patton Pool<br />

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Fitness<br />

Sound in mind and body<br />

Vinyasa Yoga<br />

A vinyasa flow style yoga featuring mind,<br />

breathe and body connection. Build heat<br />

and sensation in strength poses, blow and<br />

balance. Detoxifying, strengthening and<br />

lengthening of the muscles will be achieved.<br />

Previous yoga experience is a plus but not<br />

required. Modifications are offered. Bring a<br />

yoga mat. Michelle Pelna will instruct. Ages 14+<br />

Thu 9:15-10:15 am<br />

Jan 5-March 2 (I) March 23-May 18 (II)<br />

$65 ($72 NM) MV Lodge Meeting Room<br />

Gentle/Beginner Yoga<br />

Learn fundamental yoga postures using<br />

safe alignment and modifications. Slowly<br />

build strength, flexibility and balance. Mind,<br />

breathe and body connection are introduced<br />

and emphasized. This is a slow and mindful<br />

class for any fitness level. No yoga experience<br />

is necessary. Please bring a yoga mat.<br />

Michelle Pelna will instruct. Ages 14+<br />

Thu 10:30-11:30 am<br />

Jan 5-March 2 (I) March 23-May 18 (II)<br />

$65 ($72 NM) MV Lodge Meeting Room<br />

STRONG by Zumba<br />

Class utilizes a combination of HIIT, body<br />

weight exercises, and strength conditioning<br />

lead by the music. This is not a dance-fitness<br />

program, but like Zumba®, the music is part<br />

of the foundation. The movements will be<br />

synced with the music, and the tempo will<br />

lead the intensity. Students can expect an<br />

overall body transformation with improved<br />

muscular definition and high caloric burn.<br />

Classes are taught by Amy Fleming, a licensed<br />

Zumba fitness instructor. Ages 14+<br />

Thu 6-7 pm<br />

Jan 5-Feb 23 (I)<br />

MV Memorial Hall Gym<br />

$46 ($53 NM)<br />

March 16-May 4 (II)<br />

Zumba Gold<br />

Toned-down version of Zumba! A fun<br />

aerobics-type class, part dance and part<br />

fitness, based primarily on Latin American<br />

& International style music. Geared to the<br />

deconditioned person/beginner exerciser and<br />

the active older adult. For those that may be<br />

hesitant to go “full-out” for whatever reason,<br />

Zumba Gold is the way to go! Judy McMillen<br />

is a licensed Zumba Gold Instructor. Ages 14+<br />

Mon 6-6:45 pm<br />

Jan 9-Feb 27 (I) March 13-May 1 (II)<br />

$45 ($52 NM) MV Memorial Hall Gym<br />

Power Yoga<br />

Class focuses on strength, balance and<br />

flexibility while linking mind and body<br />

through breath. Sun salutations, standing and<br />

seated postures, balance poses & intense<br />

relaxation combined in one class that allows<br />

the beginner or advanced yoga student to<br />

enjoy an invigorating and fulfilling experience.<br />

Stephanie Weaver will instruct. Ages 16+<br />

Tue 6-7 pm<br />

Jan 10- March 14 (I) March 28-May 30 (II)<br />

MV Carpenter Chapel<br />

$100 ($107 NM)<br />

Tai Chi<br />

A simple 10-step Taiji form introduces<br />

students to the basic postures appearing in<br />

many Tai Chi forms. Attention will be given to<br />

relaxation, basic alignment and how to move<br />

safely. Ben Ninmann has been teaching Tai Chi<br />

for 10 years. Ages 16+<br />

Tue Jan 10-March 14 (I)<br />

April 4-June 6 (II)<br />

6:30-7:30 pm (Introduction Class)<br />

7:30-8:30 pm (Advanced Class)<br />

$95 ($102 NM) Rheems Elementary<br />

Hatha Flow Yoga<br />

This multi-level hatha yoga class incorporates<br />

seated and standing yoga poses, conscious<br />

breathing and meditative focus to foster<br />

strength, flexibility and relaxation. Class<br />

phases are warming up, building heat and<br />

awakening energy though challenging<br />

sequences of standing poses, focused<br />

strength, balance and breathe work,<br />

deep stretching and a final relaxation and<br />

meditation. Participants should wear layers<br />

of comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat.<br />

Class will be taught by Charla Lorenzen, a<br />

certified Hatha Yoga instructor. Ages 14+<br />

Mon and/or Wed 6-7 pm<br />

Jan 16-Feb 22 (I)<br />

March 6-April 12 (II)<br />

April 24-June 5 (no 5/29) (III)<br />

$48 ($55 NM) MV Carpenter Chapel<br />

$90 for 2 days/week<br />

GEARS would like to thank<br />

the Masonic Village for its<br />

continued generosity in<br />

allowing the use of their<br />

facilities for GEARS activities.<br />

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Fitness<br />

Sound in mind and body<br />

Spin & Sculpt<br />

Want to burn 400-600 calories, improve your<br />

cardiovascular fitness, increase muscle tone<br />

and have fun exercising without impacting<br />

your joints? Try this 45 minute indoor cycling<br />

class combined with 15 minutes of toning/<br />

core. Participants will climb hills, hit jumps<br />

and ride through valleys. You will be addicted<br />

to this major calorie burning class in no time!<br />

Don’t forget your workout towel and water!<br />

All fitness levels are welcome. Lynn Mohr will<br />

instruct classes. Ages 16+<br />

Tue & Thu 6:45-7:45 pm<br />

Jan 10-March 2 (I) March 14-May 4 (II)<br />

$75 ($82 NM) Rec Room #4<br />

Walking<br />

Walk at your own pace in the comfort of a<br />

gym. Rain or shine. Check in each day at the<br />

Senior Center office. Available to all ages.<br />

Mon -Fri Jan 3-May 31 (no 4/14 & 5/29)<br />

8:30-9:30 am<br />

FREE; Registration required CC Gym<br />

Continuing Education<br />

Learn something new every day<br />

Medicare Madness<br />

Intro to Medicare<br />

If you are about to turn age 65 and confused<br />

by Medicare, this class is designed specifically<br />

for you! The basics of Medicare will be<br />

explained, including how and when to sign<br />

up for Medicare, what is covered by the<br />

different parts of Medicare (A, B, C and<br />

D), and what the difference is between a<br />

Medicare Supplemental (Medigap) and a<br />

Medicare Advantage plan. Additionally, we<br />

will walk through how to find a plan that best<br />

fits your needs. This class is beneficial for<br />

seniors because it clears away the confusion,<br />

answers many questions, and empowers<br />

participants through education. Several<br />

rounds of Medicare Bingo will be played at<br />

the conclusion of the class!<br />

Wed 6-8 pm<br />

Jan 18 (I) March 22 (II) May 17 (III)<br />

$10 ($14 NM) Rec Room #2<br />

Intro to Word<br />

Designed to introduce basic concepts in<br />

Mircrosoft Word. Class will cover document<br />

creation, entering and formatting text,<br />

using different text manipulation tools and<br />

generating documents with wizards and<br />

templates. Prior experience with Microsoft<br />

Windows is required. Ages 16+<br />

Wed Jan 4-18 6-7:30 pm<br />

$50 ($57 NM) Senior Center Computer Lab<br />

Intro to Excel<br />

Designed to introduce basic concepts in<br />

Microsoft Excel. Class will cover terminology,<br />

spreadsheets, data entry/formatting, and<br />

creating simple formulas and functions.<br />

Prior experience with Microsoft Windows is<br />

required. Ages 16+<br />

Wed Jan 25-Feb 8 6-7:30 pm<br />

$50 ($57 NM) Senior Center Computer Lab<br />

Intro to Facebook & Social Media<br />

This course will get you started with using<br />

Facebook and other social media tools. Topics<br />

include creating an account, adjusting privacy<br />

setting, adding friends and using pictures. We<br />

will also cover some basic do’s and don’ts.<br />

This course is designed for the beginner. A<br />

valid email account is required to sign up for<br />

an account. Ages 16+<br />

Wed Feb 15 6-7:30 pm<br />

$18 ($23 NM) Senior Center Computer Lab<br />

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Continuing Education<br />

Learn something new every day<br />

Self Defense Workshop<br />

Don’t let yourself become a victim! Learn<br />

practical self-defense techniques to keep you<br />

safe if you ever find yourself in a dangerous<br />

situation. Taught by Sam Rothermel, owner/<br />

instructor of Elizabethtown Kung Fu Center, a<br />

23-year practitioner of Martial Arts. Ages 14+<br />

Wed Jan 25 (I) WOMEN ONLY<br />

Wed May 24 (II) MEN & WOMEN<br />

7:30-9 pm<br />

$35 ($42 NM)<br />

Elizabethtown Kung Fu Center<br />

160 S. Poplar Street, E-town<br />

Getting Paid to Talk, Making<br />

Money with Your Voice<br />

An Introduction to professional voice acting<br />

Have you ever been told that you have a<br />

great voice? This exciting class will explore<br />

numerous aspects of voice over work<br />

for television, film, radio, audio books,<br />

documentaries and the internet in your<br />

area. We will cover all the basics, including<br />

how to prepare the all - important demo,<br />

how to be successful and earn great income<br />

in this exciting field. Students will have the<br />

opportunity to ask questions and to hear<br />

examples of demos recorded by professional<br />

voice actors. Class participants will even<br />

have a chance to record a commercial script<br />

under the direction of our Voicecoaches.com<br />

producer! This class is informative, fun and a<br />

great first step for anyone interested in voice<br />

acting professionally.<br />

Tue March 28 6:30-9 pm<br />

$25 ($31 NM) Rec Room #2<br />

Smart Driver<br />

8-hour classroom course is designed to<br />

meet the needs of older drivers. Participants<br />

sharpen driving skills, develop strategies<br />

for adjusting to age related changes in<br />

vision, hearing and reaction time, and learn<br />

about the effects of medication on driving<br />

performance. Available to all motorists age<br />

50 and older. This is a Penn Dot approved<br />

course and may entitle you to a discount on<br />

your auto insurance (check with your agent).<br />

Participants must bring a current driver’s<br />

license. Rick Borger will instruct. Ages 50+<br />

Tue & Wed March 21 & 22 2-6 pm<br />

$15 AARP Member Senior Center<br />

$20 AARP Non-Member<br />

AARP Driver Safety Program<br />

Four-hour refresher course for people<br />

who have previously taken the eight-hour<br />

course. Course may fulfill requirements<br />

for a continuing insurance discount from<br />

any auto insurer doing business in PA. All<br />

participants MUST bring evidence of previous<br />

course completion to receive a certificate.<br />

Participants must also bring a valid PA drivers<br />

license. Rick Borger will instruct. Ages 50+<br />

Tue March 28 (I) May 23 (II) 2-6 pm<br />

$15 AARP Member Senior Center<br />

$20 AARP Non-Member<br />

Canine Fast Track Basic<br />

Obedience<br />

Class is geared toward the canine team<br />

(dog/owner) for learning basic obedience<br />

(sit down, hold, stay, walking on a leash,<br />

coming when called, etc.), problem solving<br />

(barking, house training, play biting, etc.) and<br />

tricks! Focus will be on basic commands with<br />

positive reinforcement. Dogs must be at least<br />

3 months old.<br />

Tue April 11-May 2 7-8 pm<br />

$50 ($57 NM) E-town Fairgrounds<br />

Canine Rally/Manner Class<br />

Class is designed for dogs that have already<br />

completed a beginner class. The class will<br />

focus on strengthening basic commands, sit/<br />

down, stay, walking on a leash, etc. Class will<br />

also begin some basic training for the canine<br />

good citizen test and rally obedience.<br />

Tue April 11-May 2 8-9 pm<br />

$50 ($57 NM) E-town Fairgrounds<br />

GEARS acknowledges<br />

the Elizabethtown Area<br />

School District, a 40 year<br />

collaborative partner, for<br />

continually providing EASD<br />

facilities for community<br />

activities.<br />

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Athletics<br />

Get active<br />

Moo-Duk-Kwan Karate<br />

Gain self defense, self discipline and self<br />

respect with physical fitness benefits with<br />

year-round instruction for children and adults.<br />

This is a Korean Martial Art with a white<br />

through black belt system. Roger Engle, a 7th<br />

degree black belt, has taught GEARS karate<br />

since 1978. Ages 6+<br />

Mon, Tue & Thu 6-7:30 pm<br />

Jan 3-30 (I)<br />

Feb 2-28 (II)<br />

March 2-30 (III)<br />

April 3-27 (IV)<br />

May 1-30 (V) (no 5/29)<br />

$50 ($57 NM) MS Wrestling Room<br />

Power Volleyball<br />

Bump, set, spike! High school age through<br />

adults are invited to enjoy pick-up games of<br />

power volleyball.<br />

Fri Jan 6-May 19 (no 4/14)<br />

6:30-9:30 pm<br />

$4/Day ($5/Day NM) MS Aux Gym<br />

Pickle-Ball<br />

All ages are invited to play in this program.<br />

Pickle-Ball is a combination of tennis and<br />

badminton played on a badminton sized<br />

court with lightweight paddles and plastic<br />

perforated balls (much like wiffle balls).<br />

These elements produce exciting, long rallies<br />

which consist of volleys at the net and ground<br />

strokes similar to tennis. Pickle-Ball is a great<br />

equalizer for differences in age, sex, strength<br />

and athletic ability. Equipment is available.<br />

Tue Jan 3-May 30 12-2 pm<br />

$4/Day ($5/Day NM) CC Gym<br />

Badminton<br />

Smash! Men, women and children are invited<br />

to play the exciting sport of badminton.<br />

Equipment is available.<br />

Jan 4-May 31 (no 4/14)<br />

Wed 11:30 am-2 pm<br />

Fri 6-9 pm<br />

$4/Day ($5/Day NM) CC Gym<br />

Leagues & Tourneys<br />

Looking for competition<br />

Coed Sixes Volleyball League<br />

Area coed sixes volleyball teams join<br />

us for the winter season. There will be<br />

church and recreation division. 10-match<br />

season with playoffs. Mon & Tue Feb<br />

13-Mid April<br />

6:30-9:30 pm<br />

$200/Team HS Gyms<br />

Coed Softball League<br />

Enjoyable games for men and women<br />

softball enthusiasts. 10-game season with<br />

playoffs.<br />

Sun, Tue & Thu June 6-August<br />

6:30-9:30 pm<br />

E-town Park Softball Field<br />

$350/Team<br />

Doubles Volleyball Tournament<br />

CASH PRIZES!! Indoor pool-play<br />

tournament in two-person men, women<br />

& coed doubles volleyball.<br />

Sat Feb 25 8:30 am (MEN/WOMEN)<br />

Sun Feb 26 8:30 am (COED)<br />

Daubert Gym/Old HS Gym/MS Gym<br />

$60 (Paid Pre-registration)<br />

$80 (Walk-On)<br />

“<strong>Spring</strong> Mix” Golf Tournament<br />

Sponsored by Dr. Dale Treese, DDS. Join<br />

us for the 11th Annual 4-Person“<strong>Spring</strong><br />

Mix” golf tournament for local golf<br />

enthusiasts. Fee includes green fees,<br />

cart, dinner, awards and door prizes.<br />

Tournament will benefit the GEARS<br />

Summer Playground program.<br />

Fri April 28 1 pm (shotgun start)<br />

$80/player Sunset Golf Course<br />

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Trips<br />

Journey somewhere new<br />

New Years Eve Extravaganza<br />

Enjoy a 3 night oceanfront stay at the Beach<br />

Cove Resort in Myrtle Beach, SC. Trip includes<br />

shopping at Barefoot Landing, Duplin Winery<br />

Tour, Barefoot Princess Dinner Cruise and<br />

the South’s Grandest Christmas Show at the<br />

Alabama Theatre, . Enjoy the big New Year’s<br />

Eve dinner and celebration at the Hotel.<br />

Wed-Sat Dec 30-Jan 2 Depart 6 am<br />

$549/person (based on double occ)<br />

($556 NM) HS Parking Lot<br />

Wicked<br />

Wicked is the story of<br />

The Land of Oz, The<br />

Emerald City and The<br />

Yellow Brick Road long<br />

before Dorothy and Toto. It is a story of an<br />

unlikely friendship and how love, ambitions<br />

and accomplishments dictate the paths they<br />

chose, and the rest of their lives.<br />

Mon Jan 16 Depart 7:30 am<br />

$179 ($186 NM) MoviE-town Parking Lot<br />

Philadelphia Flower Show<br />

This is the world’s biggest and oldest indoor<br />

flower show. The <strong>2017</strong> show will celebrate<br />

the wonders of Holland. From windmills,<br />

wooden shoes and cheese, to bicycles, canals<br />

and vibrant tulip and flower fields.<br />

Fri March 17 Depart 10:45 am<br />

$85 ($92 NM) MoviE-town Parking Lot<br />

New Orleans<br />

Spend the first night in Ashville, NC and<br />

depart for Biltmore Estate in the morning<br />

for a self-guided tour. You will end your day<br />

with a visit to Antler Hill Village and Winery.<br />

Next stop is Bellingrath Home and Gardens<br />

in Mobile, AL. Then on to New Orleans with<br />

a French Quarter tour and NOLA City tour.<br />

Other highlights of this trip will be Gold Strike<br />

Casino, Jim Beam Distillery and Thoroughbred<br />

Horse Tour.<br />

Sun-Sun March 19-26<br />

$1,425/person (based on double occ)<br />

($1,432 NM) HS Parking Lot<br />

A Murder Mystery<br />

“Eat, Drink and be Murdered”<br />

Arrive at Waterfront at Silver Birches and<br />

enjoy coffee and apple streusel cake. Enjoy a<br />

“Battle of the Sexes Competition” ... Who will<br />

win, the ladies or the gentlemen??? Your are<br />

then welcome to enjoy an open bar for beer,<br />

wine and soda beginning at noon. Then enjoy<br />

a family style Irish Meal followed by an “Irish<br />

Murder Mystery”.<br />

It’s Grandma Rose’s<br />

80th birthday party,<br />

where hate and<br />

greed are served<br />

along with cake and<br />

ice cream and the insults flow faster than<br />

whiskey. At the end of the show someone<br />

gets murdered and it’s up to you to guess who<br />

did it. Keep your eyes open as the plot twists<br />

and turns, and family secrets are revealed.<br />

Wed March 22 Depart 6:45 am<br />

$115 ($122 NM) MoviE-town Parking Lot<br />

Washington DC Cherry Blossoms<br />

Enjoy the day in our Nations’s Capital to<br />

explore this exciting city while the beautiful<br />

cherry blossoms are in bloom. Find your<br />

special place to watch the “Cherry Blossom<br />

Parade” on Constitution Avenue. Optional<br />

drop off at the National Zoo.<br />

Sat April 8 Depart 6 am<br />

$50 ($57 NM) HS Parking Lot<br />

NYC on Your Own<br />

Motorcoach will drop off in the Times Square<br />

area. The day is yours to explore all that the<br />

Big Apple has to offer (shopping, museums,<br />

Broadway shows and many restaurants to<br />

choose from).<br />

Sat April 29 Depart 7 am<br />

$65 ($72 NM) HS Parking Lot<br />

Departure times and locations are subject to change based on particpation level.<br />

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Trips<br />

Journey somewhere new<br />

Historic Charleston & Savannah<br />

Southern Charm Tour<br />

Enjoy the first night at<br />

the beautiful Maymont<br />

Estate in Richmond, VA.<br />

Depart for Savannah<br />

in the morning and<br />

enjoy breakfast at<br />

Lady & Sons started by Paula Deen. Enjoy<br />

time on your own to tour this historic city.<br />

Get ready to enjoy a cooking demo on the<br />

Georgia Queen, Tea Plantation Trolley Tour,<br />

Tea Factory Tour, Wine & Vodka tasting at the<br />

Irvin House Vineyards and Firefly Distillery<br />

and a tour of Charleston.<br />

Sun-Sat May 7-12<br />

$999 Dou Occ MoviE-town Parking Lot<br />

Mystery . . . Dine Around?<br />

You ask where is the trip - we can’t say then<br />

it won’t be a mystery. It will be somewhere in<br />

the Philadelphia area. Dine your way through<br />

history and culture. This is a yummy day not<br />

to be missed.<br />

Thu June 8 Depart 7 am<br />

$149 ($156 NM) MoviE-town Parking Lot<br />

American Tribute<br />

Enjoy a luncheon cruise viewing the Hudson<br />

and East Rivers past the skyscrapers of<br />

Manhattan. Then visit the 9/11 Memorial<br />

Museum which is an amazing tribute to a<br />

horrible day in history.<br />

Mon June 12 depart 7 am<br />

$155 ($162 NM) HS Parking Lot<br />

Washington DC<br />

Smithsonian & Zoo<br />

Enjoy your day at the Smithsonian Institute.<br />

There is an optional drop off at the<br />

Washington Zoo if you would like to visit both.<br />

Sat June 3 Depart 6:30 am<br />

$50 ($57 NM) HS Parking Lot<br />

Departure times and locations are subject to change based on particpation level.<br />

GEARS Supporting<br />

Parties & Board<br />

Members<br />

Elizabethtown Borough<br />

Meade Bierly<br />

Phil Clark<br />

Howard Kroesen, Vice Chairman<br />

Mt. Joy Township<br />

Gerald Cole, Chairman<br />

Marie Messick, Secretary<br />

Jackie Spittal<br />

West Donegal Township<br />

Barry Garman, Treasurer<br />

Roger Snyder<br />

Charlie Tupper<br />

Elizabethtown Area<br />

School District<br />

Christopher Olnick<br />

Jeffrey Phillips<br />

Michael Nicodemus<br />

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Discount Tickets<br />

Save some money<br />

GEARS <strong>Winter</strong> <strong>2017</strong> Discount Ski Tickets<br />

No waiting in long lines with advance tickets purchased at GEARS!<br />

Ski Area Tickets Cost Savings<br />

Bear Creek Weekday $34 $16<br />

(open to close) Night (4 pm to 10 pm) $26 $11<br />

Weekend/Holiday $62 $5<br />

Big Boulder/ Adult Midweek (18+) $38 $10<br />

Jack Frost Adult Weekend/Holiday (18+) $49 $9<br />

(open to close) Youth Midweek (5-17) $33 $2<br />

Youth Weekend/Holiday (5-17) $40 $5<br />

Night (3 pm to close) BB only $27 $3-7<br />

Blue Mountain Midweek $50 $5<br />

(open to close) Weekend/Holiday Lift $63 $7<br />

Night $33 $7<br />

Elk Mountain Midweek $52 $2<br />

(day or twilight) Weekend/Holiday $62 $4<br />

Hidden Valley Mon-Thu All Day $40 $7<br />

Sun-Thu Twilight $36 $7<br />

Montage Mountain Adult (19+) Thurs-Sun $52 $10<br />

(open to close) Youth (6-18) Thurs-Sun $43 $6<br />

3-hour Snowtubing (Fri-Sun or Holiday) $22 $3<br />

Airboarding $22 $3<br />

Roundtop/Liberty/ Midweek $52 $17-19<br />

Whitetail Weekend/Holiday $65 $10-14<br />

(open to close) Night Lift $42 $5<br />

Seven <strong>Spring</strong>s Mon-Thu All Day $55 $9<br />

Sun-Thu Twilight $43 $15<br />

Shawnee Mountain Adult Lift – Good Any Day $48 $2-14<br />

Youth (18 & under) Any Day $38 $2-7<br />

Ski/Snowboard Package $75 $15-22<br />

Ski/Snowboard Package includes Lift Ticket, Ski or Snowboard Rental<br />

and Beginner Lesson (optional)<br />

Purchases must be made by check, cash or money order. Credit Cards will not be accepted.<br />

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Senior Center<br />

Friends Meeting Friends<br />

Elizabethtown Area<br />

Senior Center<br />

Located in the GEARS Community Center<br />

70 S. Poplar Street, Elizabethtown<br />

717.367.7984<br />

www.GetintoGEARS.org/senior-center<br />

SeniorCenter@GetintoGEARS.org<br />

The Elizabethtown Area Senior Center is an activity center for the well-elderly area<br />

residents over 60 years old located in the GEARS Community Center. The Center has a large<br />

service area that includes the communities of Elizabethtown, Bainbridge, Maytown, Mount<br />

Joy, Salunga, Landisville, Mastersonville and Manheim. Door-to-door transportation is available<br />

for participants, as needed. The Senior Center is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 am-3 pm and<br />

Friday evening from 5-11 pm. Call the center for a complete list of daily activities or additional<br />

information.<br />

Bingo for Bucks<br />

1st Wed of each month 1:30 pm<br />

$6, $10, $15 packages<br />

Cash prizes $3-$10<br />

Club Activities Include:<br />

Pinochle Club: Mon & Thu 12 noon<br />

Wii Bowling: Wed 10am & 1pm<br />

Sewing Circle: Thu 9 am<br />

Bible Study: Fri 10 am<br />

Gift Basket Bingo<br />

Sat March 18<br />

2pm<br />

Doors open at noon<br />

$20 in advance<br />

$25 at the door<br />

Will you choose the<br />

theme basket, the lottery ticket<br />

basket or the cash basket??<br />

Also food, door prizes, raffle<br />

and more!!<br />

Candy Easter Eggs<br />

Order delicious home made candy<br />

eggs for your Easter Baskets<br />

Available March 1- April 12<br />

Peanut Butter<br />

Coconut<br />

Raspberry<br />

Marshmallow<br />

Maple<br />

Peppermint<br />

$1 each<br />

Call 367-7984 to order<br />

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

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Holiday Toy Train Display<br />

Elizabethtown Public Library is again hosting<br />

their annual Christmas Toy Train Display<br />

operated by the Train Guys. This popular<br />

display features up to 20 trains running at<br />

once and up to 50 push buttons for guests to<br />

use for starting trains and accessories. New<br />

features for this year include trains from the<br />

Chugginton TV series, expanded amusement<br />

area with new operating roller coaster and<br />

some antique, 2 rail, scale O gauge. Please<br />

plan to attend and bring the whole family.<br />

Schedule available on the library web site,<br />

Elizabethtown Public Library. Requested<br />

minimum donation per person is $2 which<br />

goes to the library. Opening date is Thursday,<br />

December 1, at 6 pm. Special opportunity for<br />

visitors on Saturdays, 12/3, 10 and 17. After<br />

visiting the library display, the excellent train<br />

club displays at the Masonic Village are open<br />

from 2 to 4 pm.<br />

Beltone Hearing Service Center<br />

Service site at the GEARS Community Center<br />

on the 4th Monday of each month from 9-11<br />

am. Offer free cleaning and servicing of any<br />

brand of hearing aid and repair service. New<br />

batteries are available. Consultations & free<br />

evaluations may be scheduled.<br />

Additional Community Services<br />

Community First<br />

Hunter Safety Course<br />

The Conewago Rod and Gun Club offers trap<br />

shooting and firearm education to the public.<br />

Trap shooting activities are held Wednesday<br />

and Saturday mornings and Thursday<br />

evenings. Hunter and Trapper safety<br />

education courses are offered during the<br />

year. Please check the PA. Game Commission<br />

website to find hunting and trapping course<br />

specifics. Basic pistol courses are offered<br />

during the year. Check the club website<br />

for details. www.conewagogunclub.org.<br />

Please direct any questions to training@<br />

conewagogunclub.org<br />

GEARS Mission Statement<br />

Provide recreation, continuing education<br />

and social service activities/programs<br />

for the children, youth and adults of the<br />

participating municipalities in a fiscally<br />

responsible manner.<br />

The Elizabethtown HUB is funded by the<br />

United Way to make sure that everyone in<br />

Etown has what he or she needs to lead a<br />

productive life. Our goal is to make getting<br />

help easy for anyone who needs it. We<br />

have many services available, but they are<br />

sometimes difficult to find; we want to<br />

remedy that.<br />

The Elizabethtown Area HUB provides low<br />

and low-middle income families with access<br />

to:<br />

• High-quality early childhood education<br />

• Kindergarten readiness and transition<br />

• Literacy materials and support<br />

• Tax preparation services<br />

• Food and clothing bank assistance<br />

• Financial workshops<br />

• Job training<br />

• Physical and behavioral health care service<br />

referrals<br />

• Health insurance application help<br />

Phone : 717.361.1307<br />

Email : elizabethtownhub@gmail.com<br />

Like us on Facebook! : www.facebook.com/<br />

etown.area.hub<br />

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Masonic Village<br />

Baird Wellness Center Aquatic Programs<br />

January - May <strong>2017</strong><br />

Call the Baird Wellness Center at 361-5699 for registration information.<br />

Session I – Registration Period: December 15-29, 2016<br />

Session II – Registration Period: March 10-24, <strong>2017</strong><br />

Water Walking<br />

Low impact class using a variety of steps,<br />

speeds and arm movements to increase the<br />

effectiveness of this workout. Also includes<br />

exercises for strength and flexibility.<br />

Mon, Wed & Fri 9:30-10:15 am Patton Pool<br />

Session I: January 2-March 22<br />

Session II: March 29-June 19 (no May 29)<br />

$140 (MLC/Pool M) $175 (Non MLC/Pool M)<br />

Wave Runners<br />

Low to moderate intensity class with an<br />

emphasis on cardiovascular endurance,<br />

muscle strength and flexibility. Activities<br />

include water walking/jogging, standing<br />

aerobic combinations, strengthening exercises<br />

using resistive equipment and stretching<br />

exercises.<br />

Mon, Wed & Fri 10:30 – 11:15 am Patton Pool<br />

Session I: January 2-March 22<br />

Session II: March 29-June 19 (no May 29)<br />

$140 (MLC/Pool M) $175 (Non MLC/Pool M)<br />

H.I.I.T - New Class!<br />

Jump start your day with this 45 minute<br />

shallow water workout. This class allows you<br />

to set goals, improve your aerobic capacity,<br />

increase your metabolism and build a<br />

healthier heart. You will vary your pace and<br />

how hard you work – push your limit then<br />

drop back into your comfort zone, then do it<br />

again! Rev it up, recover, repeat!<br />

Tues & Thurs 8:30 – 9:15 am Patton Pool<br />

Session I: January 3-March 21<br />

Session II: March 30-June 15<br />

$92 (MLC/Pool M) $115 (Non MLC/Pool M)<br />

Hydro Blast<br />

Have a blast while getting a total body<br />

workout! Build your cardio fitness, strengthen<br />

your core, and improve your muscle tone and<br />

flexibility with this invigorating shallow water<br />

class. You will be kept moving with activities<br />

such as standing aerobic movements, water<br />

walking, jogging, and strengthening exercises<br />

with resistive equipment.<br />

Tues & Thurs 9:30 – 10:15 am Patton Pool<br />

Session I: January 3-March 21<br />

Session II: March 30-June 15<br />

$92 (MLC/Pool M) $115 (Non MLC/Pool M)<br />

Water Wakeup Workout<br />

Low intensity workout targeting all major<br />

muscle groups. Will improve strength and<br />

flexibility. Activities include water walking/<br />

jogging, standing aerobic movements and<br />

range of motion exercises. Pool water is<br />

heated to 90 degrees for additional comfort.<br />

Tues & Thurs 8:30 – 9:15am Flohr Pool<br />

Session I: January 3-March 21<br />

Session II: March 30-June 15<br />

$92 (MLC/Pool M) $115 (Non MLC/Pool M)<br />

Aqua Stretch<br />

This class focuses on using the warm 90<br />

degree pool water to improve relaxation,<br />

balance and flexibility. Easy Yoga, Pilates and<br />

Tai Chi-inspired movements as well as some<br />

walking and aerobic movements will enhance<br />

this class.<br />

Tues & Thurs 9:30 – 10:15am Flohr Pool<br />

Session I: January 3-March 21<br />

Session II: March 30-June 15<br />

$92 (MLC/Pool M) $115 (Non MLC/Pool M)<br />

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Masonic Village<br />

Baird Wellness Center Aquatic Programs<br />

January - May <strong>2017</strong><br />

Call the Baird Wellness Center at 361-5699 for registration information.<br />

Lap Swim/Open Swim/Water Exercise at Indoor Pools<br />

Offered on a continuous basis with a pool membership. A variety of times are<br />

available at both the Patton Pool and the Flohr Pool and Spa.<br />

Brossman Outdoor Pool Season Passes<br />

• Individual summer pool passes are available for all ages at the Brossman Outdoor<br />

Pool. Children under 2 years of age are free, but will still need a pass.<br />

• Pool season runs Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, 11:30 am to 6 pm.<br />

(Weekday hours vary at the beginning and end of season due to school year).<br />

• Discounted rates are available for individuals with an active Patton/Flohr Pool<br />

membership.<br />

• Day passes are only sold to Brossman Pool Season Pass holders for their guests.<br />

Masonic Village<br />

Baird Wellness Center Land Programs<br />

January - May <strong>2017</strong><br />

Call the Baird Wellness Center at 361-5699 for registration information.<br />

SilverSneakers® 8-Week Session<br />

Classic<br />

A universal class designed to improve<br />

agility, balance,coordination and activities<br />

for daily living skills to increase<br />

participants’ functional capacities.<br />

Tue & Thu 9-9:45 am Salon #1<br />

$64 (MLC/Pool M) $80 (NM)<br />

SilverSneakers® 8-Week Session<br />

Circuit<br />

A non-impact standing class with<br />

alternating intervals designed to increase<br />

cardiovascular and muscular endurance.<br />

Tue & Thu 10-11 am Salon #1<br />

$64 (MLC/Pool M) $80 (NM)<br />

Yoga Within 8-Week Session<br />

Experience gentle yoga poses, ranging<br />

from seated to standing with focus<br />

on strength, relaxation, balance and<br />

flexibility. Includes deep breathing<br />

exercises, and fluid movement to help<br />

loosen and stretch your muscles while<br />

calming your mind. Class is done in soft<br />

lighting with music playing. Chair & mat<br />

available if needed.<br />

Wed & Fri 10:15-11:15 am<br />

Lodge Meeting Room<br />

$64 (MLC/Pool M) $80 (NM)<br />

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Our Sponsors<br />

Thank you for making GEARS possible<br />

Country Meadows<br />

Restaurant LLC<br />

“down home country cooking”<br />

Hours: Monday-Saturday 6:00 am to 8:00 pm<br />

Sunday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm<br />

Sally Capp - Owner<br />

81 Hershey Road, Elizabethtown, PA 17022<br />

Pnone 717/367-0346 Fax: 717/3367-7634<br />

“where good friends meet and eat”<br />

Tony Becker<br />

owner<br />

beckerlandscaping@yahoo.com<br />

www.beckerlandscapingpa.com<br />

717-533-1872<br />

Certified Pesticide<br />

Applicator<br />

3992 Roundtop Road<br />

Elizabethtown, PA 17022<br />

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Our Sponsors<br />

Thank you for making GEARS possible<br />

GINGRICH, SMITH,<br />

KLINGENSMITH & DOLAN<br />

Attorneys-at-Law<br />

222 South Market Street, Suite 201<br />

Elizabethtown,Pa 17022<br />

(717) 367-1370<br />

John M. Smith<br />

Thomas G. Klingensmith<br />

Kevin D. Dolan<br />

Jeffrey S. Shank<br />

Julie M. Cooper<br />

Angela F. Rieck<br />

Henry F. Gingrich (1952-2001)<br />

NOW OPEN!!!<br />

NOW OPEN!!!<br />

Free Estimates Fully Insured Over 65 Years Experience<br />

BRUBAKER BROS. LLC<br />

ROOFING, SIDING, SPOUTING<br />

and REPLACEMENT WINDOW<br />

CONTRACTORS<br />

2001 Sheaffer Road Elizabethtown, PA 17022<br />

Lititz 717-626-2236 Elizabethtown 717-361-9967<br />

lfunck@supernet.com<br />

Elizabethtown Kung Fu Center<br />

Elizabethtown Kung Fu Center<br />

is a full time Professional Martial Arts School<br />

teaching Pai Lum Kung Fu, Pai Lum Tai Chi<br />

and Modern Arnis.<br />

• Self Defense<br />

• Discipline<br />

• Confidence<br />

• Healthy Mind<br />

• Healthy Body<br />

• Balanced Lifestyle<br />

160 S. Poplar Street,<br />

Elizabethtown, PA 17022<br />

717-312-7909<br />

www.elizabethtownkungfu.com<br />

SP13752<br />

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Registration Information<br />

<strong>Winter</strong>/<strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2017</strong><br />

Register Now!!<br />

Please be advised that the popular programs and classes fill early. As another<br />

avenue to help the community with registration, we offer online registration.<br />

Visit our website at GetintoGEARS.org. Below is some information about online<br />

registration:<br />

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

• A confirmation of your registration will be e-mailed to you.<br />

Confirmations/Receipts<br />

Once you sign up it is your responsibility to attend the activity.<br />

No confirmations or receipts will be sent unless you wish to provide a<br />

self-addressed, stamped envelope.<br />

Fee Structure<br />

All fees listed in this brochure are for members of the Elizabethtown Borough,<br />

Mount Joy Township and West Donegal Township. Non-members (NM) will<br />

be charged an additional fee.<br />

Refunds/Transfers<br />

GEARS strives to offer you high quality recreation programs. We are confident<br />

that you will like these programs - so confident that we will ensure our<br />

promises to provide that high quality. GEARS guarantees that you will<br />

be satisfied with our recreation programs. If not satisfied, tell us and we<br />

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

charge. 2} Receive full credit that can be applied to another program. 3}<br />

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

in the form of suggestions, comments, ideas or changes for improvement.<br />

Refund applications may be acquired by calling or writing the GEARS Office.<br />

To obtain a full refund, requests must be made in writing on the provided<br />

application within 10 business days after the last class date. (Exceptions:<br />

sports leagues, tournaments and bus<br />

trips). For refund requests due to reasons<br />

other than dissatisfaction, illness/injury<br />

or an emergency, a processing fee will be<br />

deducted from the refund amount.<br />

Miscellaneous<br />

The class size of all programs listed in this<br />

brochure will be limited. Individuals must<br />

Location Code<br />

CC = Community Center<br />

MS = Middle School<br />

HS = High School<br />

MV = Masonic Village<br />

sign-up before attending any classes, unless otherwise noted. Sign-up is<br />

accepted on a first come, first serve basis. GEARS does not provide accident<br />

insurance. Individuals must provide their own coverage.<br />

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Online<br />

GetintoGEARS.org<br />

Registration Information<br />

<strong>Winter</strong>/<strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2017</strong><br />

Email: GEARS@GetintoGEARS.org<br />

Phone/Fax<br />

Call us at 717.367.0355 or fax to 717.367.4138.<br />

Don’t forget to have your Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover<br />

card ready.<br />

In Person<br />

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

Mail-In<br />

GEARS, 600 East High Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022.<br />

Register<br />

NOW<br />

Parent/Legal Adult Guardian Name<br />

GEARS<br />

<strong>Winter</strong>/<strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2017</strong> Registration Form<br />

Name_________________________________________Birthdate_____________________<br />

Address___________________________________ Email Address_ ____________________<br />

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

Home #___________________ Work #_ __________________ Cell #_ __________________<br />

Emergency Contact Name_ _____________________ Phone #_ _______________________<br />

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

Individuals must provide their own accident insurance.<br />

Participants Name Birthdate Sex Program Title Session/Class Fee<br />

Payment Method (Circle One) Visa MC Amer Exp Discover Cash Check From Account<br />

Credit Card Payment Authorization Credit Card Number______________________<br />

________________________________<br />

Authorized Signature (as shown on credit card) Expiration Date__________________<br />

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GEARS<br />

live. learn. play.<br />

600 East High Street<br />

Elizabethtown, PA 17022<br />

NONPROFIT<br />

ORGANIZATION<br />

U.S. POSTAGE<br />

PAID<br />

PERMIT NO. 141<br />

Elizabethtown, PA<br />

17022<br />

POSTAL CUSTOMER<br />

ECRWSS<br />

Become a regular blood donor for local patients!<br />

GEARS Community Center<br />

70 S. Poplar Street, Elizabethtown<br />

3:30 PM to 7:30 PM<br />

The 2nd TUESDAY of Every Month<br />

If you have questions or would like to schedule an<br />

appointment please call: 1.800.771.0059<br />

www.cpbb.org<br />

Eggstravaganza<br />

Join the Easter Bunny for a free egg hunt for kids ages 12 and under! Other<br />

activities will include inflatables, balloon artists, arts & crafts, concessions and<br />

more! Don’t miss the adult egg hunt with prizes!<br />

Check online for exact hunt times.<br />

Sat April 8 10 am<br />

Elizabethtown Community Park<br />

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