Rotary Club project supports expecting mothers
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
The Lancaster Hempfield Rotary Club recently partnered with nonprofit organization Parish Resource Center to support expecting mothers in the local region. On Sept. 25, volunteers from the Lancaster Hempfield Rotary Club assembled 92 kits of items for infants at Parish Resource Center’s facility, located at 2160 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster. The kits will be distributed to expecting mothers through Union Community Care, a medical provider that offers prenatal services at a variable cost depending on clients’ budgets. In the first phase of the project,
the Lancaster Hempfield Rotary Club received a list from Parish Resource Center of the items needed for the baby kits. Each kit includes a diaper bag, diapers, sanitary wipes, a nasal aspirator, a blanket and clothing items such as onesies, sleepers and hats.
“The baby kits are a good starter package to make sure new mothers have what they need.”
The Rotary Foundation helped fund the purchase of the baby kit items through the Rotary District 7390 Grant Program, matching the contributions of the Lancaster Hempfield Rotary Club.
The project was proposed by one of the Lancaster Hempfield Rotary Club’s members who discovered Parish Resource Center’s community outreach initiatives. The club decided to pursue the partnership
BY JEFF FALK
It promotes health and growth and confidence. But Girls on the Run (GOTR) Lancaster is also about stamina; it’s about finishing the race.
GOTR Lancaster is in the process of putting the wraps on another fall season. If participation and impact are any indications, the current season has been an overwhelming success.
“Girls participate in our program for every reason
imaginable,” said Jennifer West, co-founder of GOTR Lancaster.
“They stick with it because it’s fun. Our program is a developmental program that focuses on the whole girl. The girls learn about who they are and how to make good choices. They learn how to be good friends and how to choose good friends.”
GOTR Lancaster will conclude its 10-week fall season on Sunday, Nov. 24, at Millersville University’s Pucillo Field,
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
Good Samaritan Services (GSS), a nonprofit organization that seeks to combat homelessness in Lancaster and Chester counties, recently celebrated the opening of a facility in downtown Lancaster that will offer housing for single mothers and their children experiencing a crisis. On Oct. 15, GSS held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the newly renovated building on North Lime Street,
Members of the Lancaster Hempfield Rotary Club assembled 92 bags of baby supplies for Parish Resource Center’s outreach program.
Community members attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 15 to celebrate the opening of Good Samaritan Services’ new facility on North Lime Street in Lancaster city.
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with a session-ending 5K fun run beginning at 2:30 p.m. More than 1,400 runners are expected to attend, including most of the GOTR Lancaster participants and members of their support teams, as well as community members.
The 5K fun run is open to the public, and runners can register at www.gotr lancaster.org up to and including the day of the event. GOTR is also seeking fun run volunteers for the event.
last year’s season-ending 5K fun run.
GOTR superhero Sofia shows off her cape at last year’s season-concluding 5K fun run.
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“It’s a day when girls, coaches and family members come out and celebrate the accomplishments of these 10 weeks,” said Jessica Wilson, GOTR Lancaster’s program and 5K fun run manager. “There are a lot of cheer groups along the course, and it just makes it a really special day for the girls. Sometimes they’re running with their coaches, and sometimes they’re running with family members. The finish line is just a magical place. It’s emotional for all of us to watch them achieve their accomplishments.”
During the fall season, which began on Sept. 16, 650 girls in grades three through eight from all over Lancaster County and parts of Lebanon County participated in the GOTR Lancaster program. The GOTR program is designed for girls in third through fifth
grades, while girls in sixth through eighth grades participate in Heart and Sole.
The 43 teams of participants, supported by more than 200 volunteer coaches, met twice a week within the boundaries of every Lancaster County public school district, at some county private schools and in the Lebanon city, Cornwall-Lebanon, Eastern Lebanon County and Annville-Cleona school districts in Lebanon County. The meetings consisted of some sort of physical activity, including running; social and emotional curriculum; and varying forms of support.
“We have girls from all walks of life who have experienced all types of things at this point of life,” said Kylie Homan, GOTR Lancaster’s program director. “For these girls, now is when they’re really trying
to understand themselves and how they fit into this world. Participating in Girls on the Run gives them the foundations to build strong relationships and life skills, not just for now, but into the future. We want girls to participate in any way they’re comfortable. There is research that suggests that a combination of physical activity and emotional support is the best way to help the whole person.”
An international program, GOTR was founded in Lancaster in 2009, with two teams and 25 girls.
GOTR Lancaster expanded into Lebanon County in 2017, and to date the program has been used 22,000 times by about 12,000 girls.
“We thought this was something Lancaster was ready for,” said West. “We grew quickly. We were just seeing as many girls as
Sacred Heart School plans celebration
Sacred Heart School, 235 Nevin St., Lancaster, will hold a celebration honoring the 114-year legacy of the Sisters, Servants of the
Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM), whose service, dedication, and faith have shaped the school’s history and community. The event will take place on Sunday, Nov. 17, beginning with a 10:30 a.m. Mass led by Bishop Timothy Senior.
Following the Mass, the school will hold a dedication and blessing of a commemorative bronze plaque, which will be permanently displayed near the front entrance of the school. The plaque will serve as a tribute to the sisters’ enduring influence and contributions to the spiritual and educational foundation of the school.
Seventeen Sisters from the IHM community are scheduled to attend. All
community members are welcome to join in the celebration, which will honor not only the legacy of the IHM sisters, but also their ongoing impact on students, families, and staff members. For more information, contact Ann Weaver, advancement director for Sacred Heart School, at aweaver@sacredhearts ch.org.
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possible. Now, we’re going deeper and finding out where we’re not reaching. The participants are really learning how to be part of a larger community.”
Registration for GOTR’s spring 2025 season will open on Friday, Feb. 7, and the 10-week session will commence during the week of March 10.
For additional information about Girls on the Run Lancaster or to volunteer, go to www.gotrlan caster.org.
Participants (from left) Rebekah, Rachel and Nancy celebrate the completion of the GOTR Lancaster program at
at the end of October.
“It’s so essential to be able to offer short-term housing for people with nowhere to go,” said GSS’ marketing and communications manager, Rachel Shelley. “Lancaster city is one of the most densely populated areas of families that we serve, and we’re happy to be able to take this first step to helping more people in need.”
After the ceremony, attendees were invited to tour the new residential facility. GSS had been using the building as an office space since 2017, and it served as a place for case managers to provide preventative services and meet with families at risk of eviction. The building was frequently empty between meetings, and GSS began thinking of ways it could better utilize the space. The organization began moving its offices out of the facility in October 2023, and the building was renovated to support transitional housing.
With the renovation and official opening of the North Lime Street building, GSS now offers shortterm housing at all five of its locations, which include facilities in Phoenixville, Coatesville, Kennett Square and Ephrata. The Lancaster city location will provide safe housing for up to eight people in addition to case management services and resources. Although the facility will only serve single mothers and children for
the time being, GSS plans to expand its services to assist all demographics over the next 10 years.
Another factor in GSS’ decision to offer housing in Lancaster city is the convenience and accessibility it offers residents. Clients who stay at the facility are closer to child care, have more job opportunities nearby and can easily access public transportation.
“It’s a rich opportunity for people to access resources in the city that we haven’t been able to offer before,” Shelley said.
Although the North Lime Street location has officially opened its doors, GSS still hopes to complete two addition projects to add a laundry room and renovate a patio on the second level of the building. Shelley said the organization is seeking partnerships with businesses and other nonprofits, as well as volunteers to assist with the projects. “We would love to welcome people for tours to learn more,” added Shelley.
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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites high school students from across the state to participate in the eighth annual PennDOT Innovations Challenge, which encourages students to use their problem-solving, creative and strategic thinking abilities to solve real-world transportation challenges in a competition among their peers. The Innovations Challenge is open to all students in grades nine
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BREAKOUT MINISTRIES: Senior Pastors Ron & Mary Buch; Sundays at 10am. Contemporary worship & messages of freedom, healing, deliverance and discipleship. Children’s ministry includes nursery through Sr. High. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting 7-8pm; Check our web site for scheduled home bible studies.; JA Jesus based recovery meeting Saturday 7-8:30p. Men and Women groups meet monthly. Family Fun Night bi-monthly 6:30-9:00, Jr. and Sr. High youth group meets alternating months. Local and International outreaches. Web site: www.breakoutministries.org or Call for details. 2400 Anita Court, Leola, PA 17540. Ph.: (717)656-8366
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CHURCH OF THE APOSTLES: “Inclusive Refuge – Compassionate Justice –Environmental Advocacy.” 1850 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, 17603. Rev. Kathryn Kuhn, Sr. Pastor. Sunday Worship: In-person at 10am (Combined Worship Service) followed by 11am Social Hour. Services also available by phone (888-440-0106) or online at www.apostlesucc.org
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East Petersburg PTO hosts successful fundraiser
More than 500 children, teachers and faculty members at East Petersburg Elementary School participated in a fun run on Oct. 4 to raise money for enrichment activities and supplies. The event was hosted by the East Petersburg Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) and sponsored by 20 local businesses, including SON’s Ice Cream, Costello Builders, S. Clyde Weaver, Sporting Valley Turf Farms, Ayers Accounting, S.C. Poultry, Lancaster County Motors Subaru and Weaver Construction.
fundraising event, raising just over $30,000 for field trips, enrichment tools and activities, assemblies and field trips. With 47% of children who attend the school falling below the poverty line, the fundraiser is essential to promoting equitable learning opportunities for all students.
Scott Mencer, owner of SON’s Ice Cream in East Petersburg, sponsored the event and donated ice cream coupons and water ice as fundraising incentives for the students.
Zombie Fun Run 5K set
Field of Screams will host its 12th annual Zombie Fun Run 5K on Saturday, Nov. 16, with proceeds benefiting the PA Breast Cancer Coalition (PBCC).
Participants have the opportunity to register as runners or zombies, making their way through Field of Screams areas like the Haunted Hayride, Den of Darkness, Haunted Mansion and the Creepy Backwoods of The Nocturnal Wasteland. The course will feature more than 30 obstacles for participants to run, crawl and climb through on their way to the finish line.
HABECKER MENNONITE CHURCH: A growing intercultural church that loves God, its neighbors and the world. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10 am. Located at 451 Habecker Church Rd., Lancaster, PA. Active youth group. All are Welcome! Website: habeckerchurch.com
ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN CHURCH: A Reconciling in Christ (Open & Affirming Congregation). Located at 700 Pleasure Rd.Lancaster. Robin Fero, Pastor. In-person worship: Sat. 5 pm & Sun. 10 am. Online Worship at www.stmatthewelc.com For more info, call (717) 394-9607, or visit our web site.
TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2340 State St., East Petersburg. Rev. Dr. Christopher Rankin, Pastor. Phone: (717) 569-1632. Sunday Schedule: 7:45 am Worship with Holy Communion; 9:00 am Sunday School for all ages; 10:00 am Koinonia (Fellowship Time); 10:30 am Worship (Holy Communion twice a month) Online service is available by visiting www.trinityeastpete.org “Catch the Vision, Share the Joy!””
WAYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 600 Stony Battery Rd., Landisville (near Hempfield High School). Rev. Dr. Stephen P. Fritz, Pastor. Wayside offers two services: 9:00 am Traditional with choir, 10:00 Fellowship & 10:30 am Contemporary with band & Children’s Ministry. For more info, visit www.waysidepc.org or (717) 898-1551.
ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH/ LANDISVILLE: 85 East Brandt Blvd. 717-898-2911; adminzelc@comcast.net In-person worship at 9am. Live-stream link can be found at zionhempfield.net under the worship tab and on the Zion Lutheran Hempfield Facebook page. Adult Sunday School in-person at 10:15am. Pastor Timothy Seitz-Brown.
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The PTO aims to increase school, home and community interaction to ensure that every child has access to the tools they need to make learning fun and exciting. The fun run is the nonprofit’s largest annual
PTO vice president and school alumna Liz Gee noted that the children enjoy participating in the event.
The school hosts smaller events and activities throughout the school year. For more information, contact the PTO at epes.pto@gmail.com.
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Each participant will receive a Zombie Fun Run T-shirt, a race medal and admission to the Living Dead After Party. Parking and spectator entries will be free.
For every participant registered, Field of Screams will make a contribution
toward the PBCC’s programs and services for women and families facing breast cancer. The PBCC offers support to women by providing free Friends Like Me care packages, personalized patient advocacy, educational programming and legislative advocacy. In addition, the PBCC has awarded more than $5.5 million to breast cancer researchers across the state. Field of Screams has contributed more than $75,000 to the PBCC. More information about the organization is available at www.pabreastcancer.org. For more information and to register, visit www .zombiefunrun.com. Field of Screams, a Halloween attraction, is located at 191 College Ave., Mountville. To learn more, visit www.fieldofscreams .com, call 717-285-7748, or email scream@fieldof screams.com.
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through 12, regardless of their school’s learning model.
For this year’s challenge, students are asked to develop a cost-effective, innovative solution that may help PennDOT more effectively increase awareness of seat belt safety and change behavior to improve roadway safety. PennDOT is committed to continuously improving roadway safety, and the agency works to do so using a multifaceted strategy, which involves promoting behavioral programs and implementing infrastructure improvements.
Regional Innovations Challenge winners will be selected and invited to present their solutions to the PennDOT secretary and a panel of judges, which will determine the statewide
winner. For this year’s challenge, four organizations are providing a combined total award of $6,000 to the statewide winning team. These organizations are the Transportation Policy and Education Foundation, an educational arm of the Associated Pennsylvania Constructors (APC); the American Council of Engineering Companies of PA (ACEC/PA); the Mid-Atlantic Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (MASITE); and the Intelligent Transportation Society of Pennsylvania (ITSPA).
For complete details, visit www.penndot.pa.gov/ innovation and click on the Innovations Challenge tile on the right side of the page. The submission deadline is Friday, Jan. 31, 2025.
Accordion enthusiasts to meet
The First Lancaster Accordion Group (FLAG) will meet on Sunday, Nov. 17, at Zion Church of Millersville, 317 N. George St.,
Millersville. The meeting will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. For additional details, contact Miranda Hoffman at 717-940-4762.
Fifth-graders June McGarvey (left) and Sarah Rummel were among the students who took part in the fun run.
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due to the baby kit program aligning with one of the Rotary Club’s missions to advocate for mothers and children.
“The baby kits are a good starter package to make sure new mothers have what they need after they have their children,” said Tony DeVito, president of the Lancaster Hempfield Rotary Club. “We like to do service projects that are locally based, and Parish Resource Center does outreach right here in Lancaster.”
In addition to serving mothers and children, the Rotary Club has other missions that focus on areas including promoting peace, fighting disease, providing clean water, supporting education, growing local economies and protecting the environment. In recent years, the Lancaster Hempfield Rotary Club has completed projects to install new benches at local parks and has donated books to elementary schools in Hempfield School District. The organization also hosts community meals throughout the year at a local church, and it completes a biannual project to pick up
trash along a 4-mile section of Harrisburg Pike.
The Lancaster Hempfield Rotary Club holds regular meetings from 7:15 to 8:15 a.m. on the first, third and fifth Tuesdays of every month at Loxley’s Restaurant on Centerville Road. During meetings, members discuss potential service projects and host guest speakers to highlight a variety of topics and other organizations with similar goals. The last meeting featured a local historian who spoke about the artwork inside the dome of the Capitol building in Harrisburg.
The Lancaster Hempfield Rotary Club holds an annual Christmas wreath fundraiser to help support its community service initiatives. This is the first year that the club will sell wreaths at a roadside stand in addition to accepting presales. On Saturdays Dec. 7, 14 and 21, club members will operate a stand near Pinnacle Family Dental Care on Harrisburg Pike in Landisville.
For more information about the Lancaster Hempfield Rotary Club, visit lancasterhempfield rotary.com.
Church posts upcoming events
Church of the Apostles United Church of Christ, 1850 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, has planned several upcoming events.
“Mocktails & Meaning: Value of Local Journalism” will be presented on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. Participants will explore the value of local journalism with investigative reporter Brett Sholtis. Sholtis will share insights on the importance of journalism, including current pressing issues. Attendees will enjoy a seasonal winter sangria mocktail, a blend of oranges, cranberries and grapes. For more information about the Mocktails & Meaning series, visit www.apostlesucc.org/ mocktailsmeaning.
The church will also hold a Children’s Christmas Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children will hear the Christmas story from the Rev. Kathryn Kuhn, sing classic carols accompanied
Pipe organ dedication concert set
Internationally acclaimed concert organist
Alan Morrison will play the dedicatory concert for the recently completed Hill Byrne Christiansen Memorial Pipe Organ at First Reformed Church, 40 E. Orange St., Lancaster, on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 3 p.m. The concert will take place in the historic 1854 sanctuary.
The organ, in memory of Rita Jane Barton Hill Byrne and the Rev. Ronald and Darlene Christiansen, is a rebuilt Sebastian Gundling organ that was repaired, restored, and enhanced under the craftsmanship of Larry Pruett at Columbia Organ Works. Morrison has performed in concert throughout North America, South America, Europe, and Russia. He is a regular performer at Marian Anderson Hall in Philadelphia, where he presents music as a soloist, as a concerto soloist, with choral and brass groups, and with
the Philadelphia Orchestra. The concert is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be available afterward. For more information, call the church office at 717-397-5149.
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by the Lancaster Flute Ensemble and enjoy cookies and hot cocoa. There will also be free photos with Santa. Registration is encouraged by contacting the church office at 717392-5718 or office@apo stlesucc.org.
The Vintage Brass Quintet will perform at the church on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3 p.m. The audience will enjoy a diverse program featuring classical, jazz, pop and holiday tunes, with engaging spoken introductions.
Formed in 2011, the quintet includes Dan Newhouser, Dave Rutman, Katie College, Donald Wetzel and Jim Milbrand. The free concert is presented by the Apostles Academy of Arts & Sciences. A freewill offering will be received in lieu of tickets. For more information about the events, visit www.apostlesucc.org and select “Events & News” from the homepage.
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Event to offer shopping, breakfast, and more
Music For Everyone and Masonic Center of Lancaster County will hold their inaugural Kid’s Holiday Market and Pancake Breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14. The event will take place at the Masonic Center of Lancaster County, 213 W. Chestnut St., Lancaster.
Kids can visit the event to shop for gifts for their loved ones. The festivities will also include a pancake breakfast, arts and crafts for kids, music performances, and an opportunity to meet Santa Claus.
There is a fee, with a discount for children and youths ages 4 to 15. The event is free for those age
3 and younger. To purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/ JingleBellJunction.
Early registration is recommended. Families registering by Friday, Nov. 15, will receive a discount on the cost of breakfast. Parking is available at the Water Street Garage, 220 N. Water St., Lancaster. For more information, call 717-871-7804 or email ryan@musicforeveryone.org.
All proceeds will benefit Music For Everyone and support music programs throughout Lancaster County. To learn more about the organization, visit https://musicfor everyone.org/.
Movie Night Fundraiser planned
A Movie Night Fundraiser will take place on Thursday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. at Penn Cinema, 541 Airport Road, Lititz. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
All money raised after the theater rental is paid will go directly to Manheim Township resident Garnet Sofillas, who has cancer.
Sofillas has undergone multiple rounds of chemotherapy and radiation, and she has been unable to work full time since beginning treatment. She was recently approved for an experimental treatment. The fundraiser’s proceeds will help to pay for expenses not covered by insurance.
Sofillas’ favorite movie, “Legends of the Fall,” will be shown at the event.
Starring Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Aidan Quinn, and Julia Ormond, this 1994 classic was nominated for four Golden Globes - Best Picture, Best Director, Best Leading Actor, and Best Original Score - and won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography.
Concessions will be available for purchase.
Seating is limited. To purchase tickets, visit https:// legends-of-the-fall-movie -night.cheddarup.com/. For more information, email hmkstockwell@ gmail.com.
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Groundbreaking launches construction of The Townstead Apartments
Future residents and guests gathered on Sept. 18 for a ceremony to mark the celebration of the groundbreaking for The Townstead Apartments. The new development is another step in the master campus plan for strategic growth at Homestead Village, promising another campus living option for residents.
Douglas Motter, president of Homestead Village; members of the board of directors and the Homestead Village Leadership Team; and representatives from Warfel Construction and RLPS joined in the celebration.
Set to open in spring 2026, the 73-apartment building will offer modern, comfortable living spaces and amenities.
The groundbreaking ceremony commenced with a blessing from Homestead Village chaplain Wayne Cooley. Skip Zeiders, a Homestead Village resident who also serves on the Homestead board of direc-
tors and other resident council committees, welcomed guests with words about why Homestead Village is so special.
Additionally, Donald Stalnecker of Warfel Construction and Dustin Julius of RLPS recounted all the careful planning and dedication that have gone into the project. Plus, they updated guests on the renovations happening around the community, including the brand-new café that opened in late August and the coffee shop and salon coming soon. The ceremony concluded with remarks by Motter and a photo session with attendees breaking ground wearing hard hats and shovels.
With over 60% of the apartments reserved, future residents are looking forward to making their selections and customiza -
tions for their apartments.
Technology such as Warfel’s Virtual Design Modeler will help in the selections process by allowing future residents to easily see and try various color combinations of cabinetry, paint, flooring, countertops, backsplash and other finishes to virtually create their future spaces. Each incoming resident will also have a personal meeting in the design studio to finalize selections in person.
As soon as they reserve, future Townstead residents are invited to participate in choice campus activities and events and even trips such as a “Yuletide Finery in Newport Rhode Island” excursion this winter.
Homestead Village will also offer to bring personal care services to individual apartments if needed in the future. This is a forward-thinking plan to meet
residents’ needs without having to require a physical move to a personal care building in a separate location. This is also a plan for couples that wish to reside together even if personal care is needed down the road. Additionally, all the amenities, services and continuum of care households are under the same roof as The Townstead, allowing ease of access for all.
An open house to learn more about Homestead Village and The Townstead Apartments was held on Oct. 19 at the Bachman Center at Homestead Village in conjunction with the Explore Retirement Living open house event. For those interested in joining the community or to secure a spot in The Townstead Apartments, visit www.homesteadvillage.org for more information.
Meeting to feature program on Corrie ten Boom
The Susquehanna Valley Community Connection (SVCC) will hold a gathering with the theme “Christmas With Corrie ten Boom” on Sunday, Dec. 1, at Casa di Fiori at The Inn at Leola Village, 38 Deborah Drive, Leola.
Gayle Haas will present
a costumed dramatization of Corrie ten Boom, a Holocaust survivor who, with the Dutch Resistance, helped Jewish people escape the Nazis in World War II. Haas’ presentation is titled, “Do You Wonder Why?” Music will be provided by Perfect Harmony.
Beverages will be available at 1 p.m., with lunch at 1:30 p.m.
There is a fee to attend, and reservations are due by Saturday, Nov. 16. For information on how to register, call 717-799-0088. Cancellations must also be made by Nov. 16.
Participating in the groundbreaking were (from left) Kathy Mincin, CFO; Joel Clausen, vice president of resident services; Jeremiah Tucker, director of facilities; Douglas Motter, president; Christina Gallagher, director of marketing; and Skip Zeiders, Homestead Village resident and a member of the board of directors.