Manheim Central
Raise a glass to the Baron Brew Fest
BY CAT SHANNON
We’re deep into winter, but it’s never too early to start thinking of warmer weather. That’s what the Manheim Area Chamber of Commerce is doing as the organization gears up for its third annual Baron Brew Fest. The event will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. in Market Square in Manheim on Saturday, May 17. Tickets will go on sale on Saturday, Feb. 22.
“This event will celebrate and showcase samples of a variety of different products - beer, wine, cider, mead and spirits - from makers around the region,” said Kristie Schmid, executive director of Manheim Area Chamber of Commerce. “We’ll also feature live music and food vendors. We add to our website almost daily as vendors are confirmed! Our goal is 45 drink vendors and six food vendors.”
Confirmed participants in the
Baron Brew Fest include Artifice Ales & Mead, BFF Brewing Co., Glasshouse Wineworks, Mad Chef Craft Brewing, J&P Winery, Tall Pines Distillery and Thistle Finch. A full list of vendors may be found at https://love manheim.com/brewfest/#drink.
“In addition to enjoying samples from our vendors, you have the opportunity to purchase many of those products to enjoy at home,” Schmid remarked.
“Don’t want to carry those around with you all afternoon? No problem! Ticketholders can use our convenient ‘bottle check’ to pick up your purchases on your way out.”
Along with food and beverages, Brew Fest patrons can enjoy live music during the event.
“We’ll have two live bands to create the perfect backdrop to this really fun day in our beautiful Market Square,” Schmid said.
Proceeds from the Baron Brew Fest fund operations of
the Manheim Area Chamber of Commerce.
“Last year’s proceeds helped to fund our large downtown mural found at 38 S. Main St.,” Schmid noted. “It’s our goal to put the funds directly back into our community.”
For more than 60 years, the Manheim Area Chamber of Commerce has been committed to supporting local businesses with a strong sense of Baron pride. The organization serves businesses in Manheim Borough, Penn Township and Rapho Township by offering educational resources, networking opportunities, marketing support and community-focused events.
Even though the event does not happen until May, Schmid encourages people to purchase tickets early. The past two event have sold out quickly, she said.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://Bar onBrewFest2025.eventbrite.com.
Celebrating Cavod at 20
BY ANN MEAD ASH
At the heart of Cavod Performing Arts is executive director and founder Connie Dienner’s heart for children and young adults.
“The arts are a vehicle for kids’ lives to be changed,” said Dienner. “(The goal is) for them to find their identity by taking classes and finding their giftings and their talents.”
On Saturday, Feb. 8, Cavod will celebrate 20 years of existence with an extravaganza called Lifetime Tour at Worship Center, 2384 New Holland Pike, Lancaster, from 2 to 5 p.m.
There is no charge to attend, but registration is requested by Wednesday, Feb. 5, by visiting www.cavod.org or calling 717-354-3355.
Guests will receive a passport and a bag upon entry. More than 10 stations will be available in the foyer area. As attendees have their passports stamped at each station, they will receive a gift. “The first station will
(represent) the barn where we started on the Welsh Mountain,” said Dienner, who added that the second station will represent the location at 501 E. Main St., in New Holland. “We were there six years,” said Dienner, who noted that Cavod has been at its present location at 665 W. Main St., New Holland for
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
If you walk into the headquarters of United Disabilities Services (UDS), located at 2270 Erin Court, Lancaster, you’ll find more than a few reasons that dogs are commonly referred to as man’s best friend.
The nonprofit organization provides highly trained service dogs for clients throughout Lancaster County and its surrounding areas, and each UDS dog is equipped with a special skillset to meet its owner’s needs.
In early January, an office on the second floor of UDS’ main building was temporarily converted into a kennel for a litter of young golden Labs. The six puppies were less than 3 months old and, like all new arrivals at UDS, adorable but unruly. After a 22-month training program, each dog will be obedient enough to accomplish tasks such as opening a door and picking up a TV remote from the floor. Outside the room of puppies, UDS volunteer Linda Rineer worked with CJ, a black Lab
People enjoy a previous year’s Baron Brew Fest.
Connie Dienner, founder of Cavod Performing Arts, holds the book she has written, which tells her story and the story of Cavod.
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Author to speak to women’s group
pigs,” recalled Dienner. “That’s how I got my start in the arts.” Dienner’s book, which she wrote with Shawn Smucker, will be available that day by donation.
In addition to the stations, illusionist Jay Stoltzfus will perform in the café, and cake will be available to share.
“When their passport is stamped, it will go into a drawing for gifts such as ear pods, a year of free tuition, or season theater tickets,” said Dienner.
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11 years. Cavod Theatre, which is located at 641 W. Main St., opened nine years ago, and a branch opened in Manheim four years ago. Another station will honor the late Stan Deen, who helped Dienner found Cavod Theatre, and stations will be dedicated to Cavod programs such as the City Light outreach dance teams and Friends in Motion, which offers classes for individuals with disabilities. Another station will feature Ornate, Cavod’s professional dance team, which performs locally and internationally with a trip planned to South Africa and Kenya later this year. There will also be a missions table and a blessings table where students can share the Cavod experiences for which they are thankful and make suggestions about what Cavod should offer in the future.
Another station will feature Dienner’s book, which will be released that day. The book is called “From Barn to Stage.” “(The title) has a double meaning,” said Dienner, who noted that the book tells both her story of growing up Plain on an Indiana hog farm and the story of the founding of Cavod. “I wasn’t allowed to be in shows, but I would sing to the pigs and dance for the
“At 3:30 p.m. we will go into the auditorium for a production,” said Dienner, who noted that Cavod will show a video by MAKE/ FILMS that looks at Cavod’s history and its future. “We will have live testimonies, dance, music, and worship,” said Dienner. “We really want the community to come and experience and see the progression of what God has done over the years,” she added. “(They will) also be able to hear the heart of where we are going. We have just begun.” scan this code for more local news townlively.com
Women of all ages and preschool children are invited to attend Neighbors Sharing and Caring, a women’s ministry of the Chiques Church, 4045 Sunnyside Road, Manheim, on Tuesday, Feb. 4, from 9 to 10:45 a.m. Rachel Gehman will present “How Childlike Faith Produces Lifelong Trust,” based on 1 John 3:1.
Gehman is a published author, having written nonfiction under the name Rachel D. Lyne, along with “The Apple - A Woman’s Battle Plan: Overcoming Forbidden Fruit in Marriage” and multiple articles in Charis Women and Christian Women Living magazines. She is also an editor of novels and curricula as well as a public speaker for women’s groups, kindergarten through 12th-grade school groups, and author groups. Gehman holds degrees in business and in biblical studies with a counseling concentra -
Rachel Gehman
tion. After nearly two decades of employment in administrative roles, she is now a homeschooling mom. She lives with her husband of 18 years and their two children in Elizabethtown. To learn more, search for @racheldlyne on social media or visit www.racheldlyne.com.
During the program, child care will be provided for infants through prekindergartners. No preregistration is required. Readers may contact Bonnie at 717-361-2613 or Veronica at 717-626-7603 for more information and a copy of this year’s schedule.
Program to focus on local inventor
The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County will kick off its 2025 Speaker Series on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the historic Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House, 123 N. Prince St., Lancaster. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and the program will begin at 6:30 p.m.
The program, “The Preservation Palette: Colors of Our Past,” will feature Gwendolyn Ruth Dickinson, granddaughter of William Chester Ruth. Through memorabilia, photographs, and her own experiences, Dickinson will share her grandfather’s story. Attendees will also view a short documentary film showcasing accounts from farmers, patrons, and neighbors who relied on Ruth’s machine shop to keep their farms and businesses thriving. Ruth was an African
American machinist, inventor, and business owner from Pennsylvania. Born in 1882 in Ercildoun to parents who overcame slavery, Ruth developed a passion for machinery early on, leading him to establish Ruth’s Ironworks Shop in Gap in 1922. Over his career, he secured more than 50 patents for agricultural innovations, including the combination baler feeder and a self-lifting farm elevator, significantly enhancing farming efficiency. Beyond his mechanical contributions, Ruth was a respected community leader and lay minister, dedicating his life to both technological advancement and spiritual guidance.
The program is available by donation. Space is limited to 50 attendees, and reservations are available at https://tinyurl.com/ HPTWilliamChesterRuth.
Dance performances will be part of Lifetime Tour, an event that will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Cavod Performing Arts.
that is almost ready to be paired with a client. While a chorus of yelping and whining echoed from the temporary kennel, Rineer praised and encouraged CJ as he pulled a walker and opened doors on command.
“The key to successfully training a dog is food, food and more food,” said Rineer, a resident of the Buck who frequently travels to UDS’ facility to assist with training. “A lot of people think (service dogs) are working, but for them, it’s like playing ball all day.”
UDS service dogs specialize in different areas, and each canine is matched with a job that complements its personality traits and strengths. Some dogs may have a calming presence that can help anxious children feel more comfortable in school, and others
are perceptive enough to recognize the early signs of a traumatic flashback and rush to their owners’ side. Rineer said the fourth UDS dog she helped train was able to fetch bottles of water from the refrigerator for a client with mobility restrictions. The dog was even able to take the empty bottles to the recycling bin after the owner was finished.
In recent years, UDS has broadened its service area to include clients within five hours of Lancaster County. The number of local school districts requesting a service dog has steadily increased as well, and UDS dogs currently serve nearly every school district in the county. Jennifer King, a member of the UDS service dog ambassador
team, said many teachers testify that service dogs have reached students in ways no school staff member was able. “It’s the power of a wagging tail and a wet nose,” King said. UDS relies on sponsorships and donations from the community to sustain its service dog programs. Each dog requires an investment upward of $25,000 to cover the cost of coaching and food during the 22-month training period, and financial support from individuals and businesses allows UDS to lessen the cost of acquiring a dog for clients. UDS will hold its annual bingo fundraiser on Sunday, March 9, at Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster.
Brady named Student of the Month
The Manheim Lions Club honored Madison Brady as the CTC Student of the Month for November. Madison is enrolled in the Patient Care Technology program at the Willow Street campus of the Lancaster County Career and Technology Center (LCCTC).
Patient Care Technology teaches students to deliver basic patient care and perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures in a hospital setting, in a physician’s office, or for a home health agency. Students also practice ethical standards, confidentiality, and professionalism when interacting with patients, clients, and co-workers. Madison chose to attend the CTC program to better understand the nursing field, which she hopes to enter after attending college. She is involved with the CTC Ambassador program and National Technical
Honor Society. At Manheim Central High School, she is involved with an afterschool club called Creative Minds. Madison Brady was recognized as the CTC Student of the Month.
The organization is always accepting volunteers who wish to help with events and training sessions.
For more information, including how to become a volunteer, visit https:// udservices.org.
Volunteer Linda Rineer teaches service dog CJ how to pull out a chair.
Future UDS service dogs await the start of their training at the organization’s office building.
Central girls fall to Catholic, 35-17
Kaylee Brubaker, of the Barons, dribbles the ball toward the lane against Lancaster Catholic on Thursday, January 16, during a 35-17 loss.
Manheim Central’s Samuel Kieffer swims a 4:52.95 in the 500 Freestyle against Conestoga Valley to take first place on Tuesday, January 17. Central boys won 80-66.
On Thursday, January 16, Manheim Central’s Lilah Walters drives the lane against Emma Stefanow, from Lancaster Catholic, during a 35-17 loss in Lancaster. Manheim Central’s Laken Zeiset
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Central’s Gianna Walters puts up a three-pointer during a 35-17 loss at Lancaster Catholic on Thursday, January 16. Walters had 6 points on the night.
The Barons Madelyn Gehman dribbles the ball down the court during a 35-17 loss at Lancaster Catholic on Thursday, January 16.
swimming photo by Cheri Sine
basketball photos by Mark Palczewski
BIA installs board of directors, announces award winners
The Building Industry Association (BIA) of Lancaster County officially installed its 2025 board of directors at the annual installation reception on Jan. 8. The reception, hosted at the Cork Factory, was attended by more than 85 local builders, contractors, government officials and other guests.
Officers include the following: president - Claudia Shank, McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC; vice president - Mike Hockenberry, EGStoltzfus Homes LLC; secretary - Mike Viozzi, Lezzer Lumber; treasurer - Jason Gerber, RKL LLP; associate vice president - Frank J. Vargish III, Blakinger Thomas (retired); and immediate past president - Kevin Kozo, Turnberry Construction Group. Shank is an attorney with McNees Wallace & Nurick, specializing in real estate, public finance and government services. She stated that she is looking beyond the successes of past years to update the BIA’s strategic plan for the future.
Also installed at the event were presidential advisors John Bear, GSL Public Strategies Group; Randy Hess, Hess Home Builders; and Tim Kotzmoyer, TK Building & Design LLC.
Also installed were builder directors and associate directors. Building directors are Dylan Campbell, Cedar Knoll Builders; Chase Martin, Alden Homes; Dan McCord,
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology; Luke Quickel, Hess Home Builders; and Joel Zeiset, Eby Exteriors. Associate directors are Andrew Barninger, Personal Wealth Advisory; Justin Frey, B.R. Kreider & Son Inc.; Lexi Sauder, Premier Settlements Inc.; and Todd Shanks, Douple Agency Inc.
The BIA of Lancaster County also announced several award winners: The BIA Awards, the Young Professional Award and the President’s Award, which were chosen by association peers and staff for the 2024 year.
Award winners include the following: Building Award - Mike Hockenberry, EGStoltzfus Homes LLC; Industry Award - Nate Van Name, J.C. Snavely & Sons Inc.; Association Award - Todd Shanks, Douple Agency; Young Professional Award - Evan Rineer, Cosentino; President’s Award - Pauline Wilton, BIA of Lancaster County. Founded in 1956, the BIA of Lancaster County is a nonprofit trade organization comprised of builders, subcontractors, suppliers and other professionals involved in the home building industry. Its mission is to promote its member companies and advocate for a fair market business environment that meets the housing and building needs of Lancaster County. For more information, visit www.lancasterbuilders.org.
Program helps to reduce litter at service plazas
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful partnered with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to implement the Cigarette Litter Prevention Program at 17 service plazas across the state with a $20,000 grant received from Keep America Beautiful.
The program began with a scan, or physical count, of cigarette butts and other tobacco-related products littering each service plaza. Seventy ash receptacles were installed at the
CAPLC promotes economic opportunity for all
BY JEFF FALK
There are a great many Lancaster County nonprofits seeking to fulfill basic needs. But there’s so much more to life than bare necessities.
Not only does Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County (CAPLC) want its clients to survive, but the nonprofit also wants them to thrive.
“There are folks in our community who are living with low incomes,” said Kristy Aurand, who’s been CAPLC’s chief development officer for eight years. “When any one group of people do better, we all do better. Every person has value, and we’re all members of the same community. We get to do this work, and we hope that everyone sees this work as important, not just the people receiving our services. Lancaster County is a strong community, but we know that not everyone is benefiting from the growth and development. It’s all of our responsibilities to be a part of that.”
senior centers, food distribution, utility assistance, Early Learning Resource Center, RISE (Resilient. Inspired. Strong. Empowered.), Crispus Attucks Community Center and domestic violence services.
“I think we do have a unique opportunity,” said Aurand. “Each of these 10 programs has its own whys and whats. For the participants, the net that’s cast is pretty wide. If people are coming to us for one service, they might have a need for another service. We can do a lot of it here, but it’s not exhaustive. Our employees also know what else is out there.”
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entrances to buildings and other transition points. Two additional scans were performed, with a final reduction rate of 43% after implementing the program for eight months.
Educational messaging about the consequences of cigarette and other tobacco-related litter was displayed at the participating service plazas. The program partners with TerraCycle to recycle collected cigarette butts,
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Headquartered at 601 S. Queen St., Lancaster, CAPLC operates under the motto of “People. Empowered.” The organization serves its clients through 10 distinct programs in four focus areas - early education, health and nutrition, household stability and safety empowerment. With satellite offices at 560 S. Reading Road, Ephrata, and 400 Chestnut St., Columbia, CAPLC offers individuals services through its Thrive to Five program, WIC (Women, Infants and Children), nutrition education,
Model railroad club sets open houses
The Masonic Village and Elizabethtown Model Railroad Club will hold open houses from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 1 and 2.
play areas. Repeat visitors may discover new scenes. Admission is free, and donations will be accepted.
Attendees will be able to watch trains of seven different scales running on more than 1,600 feet of track in the club’s space, which features seven dis -
The Model Railroad Club building is on Freemason Drive on the grounds of Masonic Village at Elizabethtown. Once on the campus, follow the directional signs. Ample parking is available.
The train club welcomes new members, and interested individuals may speak to current members at the open house. The club was founded in 1997. For more information, call 717-287-2086 or visit www.mvemodelrailroad club.com or www.face book.com/Masonicvillage MRRC.
train layouts
“Once Upon a Mattress” slated
Students from the Lancaster Bible College (LBC) Music, Worship and Performing Arts Department will present their winter musical, “Once Upon a Mattress,” beginning Friday, Jan. 31. Performances will take place at 7 p.m. on Fridays, Jan. 31 and Feb. 7, and at 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturdays, Feb. 1 and 8, in Good Shepherd Chapel on LBC’s campus at 901 Eden Road.
An adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s 1835 fairy tale “The Princess
and the Pea,” the musical has endured on stages of all kinds for 65 years. The comedy first opened off-Broadway in 1959 and moved to Broadway the following year, starring Carol Burnett as Princess Winnifred, played at LBC by Faith Willis. “Once Upon a Mattress” spins a tale of a kingdom where finding a true princess proves to be more challenging than expected. There is a discount for students of all ages. To purchase tickets, visit www.lbc .edu/events.
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A scene from one of the Masonic Village and Elizabethtown Model Railroad Club’s
Event to give sneak peek of new museum space
LancasterHistory will hold a Sneak Peek Soirée on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy, located at the corner of South Queen and Vine streets in downtown Lancaster city. The entrance is on Vine Street.
The event is a reimagining of the organization’s annual Valentine’s Day Gala fundraising event, previously held at other locations throughout Lancaster. The Stevens & Smith Center is set to open to the public in early 2026.
The event will feature food stations and bars by Cracked Pepper Catering, desserts by Barberet, and live jazz music by 3 WEST. Attendees may explore the newly constructed spaces, recently completed by presenting sponsor Benchmark Construction, and learn more about the next steps in the museum’s creation, which will include the fabrication of exhibitions and the installation of historic artifacts in the 25,000-square-foot museum space.
To purchase tickets by Friday, Feb. 7, visit www .lancasterhistory.org/soiree.
CCWA reschedules
Walk in the Park
The Chiques Creek Watershed Alliance (CCWA) has rescheduled its Walk in the Park event due to the recent snow. The walk will now be held on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and will begin at Mummau Park, 446-498 Chestnut St., Manheim. The walk was originally slated for Jan. 25.
For more information, visit www.chiquescreek watershedalliance.org.
CHIQUES METHODIST CHURCH:
1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. Doug Paglia, Pastor. Worship Service at 9-10 am Children’s Sunday School: 9-10 am. Refreshments & Fellowship: 10-10:30 am. Adult Sunday School at 10:30-11:30 am. Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. For more information, call: 717-653-5175.
COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH: welcomes you to Love God, Love Others, and Reach Out with us! Join us for worship on Sundays at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00 a.m. We’re located at 331 Anderson Ferry Road in Marietta (off Rt 441 on Rt 772). Learn more at cbcpa.org.
GRACE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF MANHEIM: 1483 N. Colebrook Rd., Manheim. SUNDAYS: Adult Bible Class at 9:30am and Worship Service at 10:30am. Wednesday Evening Prayer is held from 6:30pm-7:30pm For more details, please visit http://www.gcfmanheim.org or call 717-665-7222.
HOSANNA! A FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS 29 Green Acre Rd., Lititz (717) 626-2560 Worship with us in person @ 9:30am, online or livestream @ www.hosannalititz.org Children & Youth Ministries
MARY MOTHER OF THE CHURCH (A Roman Catholic Parish): 625 Union School Rd., Mount Joy. Pastor: Rev. Ted Keating. Mass Times: Saturday Vigil 4:30pm, Sunday 8:30 & 11 am; Monday thru Friday 8:30 am. Confessions: Sat 3:30pm. 717-653-4903, visit us online at www.marymotherparish.org
NEWPORT CHURCH: 656 W. Newport Road, Elm, www.newportchurch.net
We are a vibrant family- oriented contemporary church that meets for Sunday “celebration” service at 9:30 a.m. and throughout the week in home groups, including junior-high and senior-high groups. Children love our Kids Town ministry every Sunday morning! Our mission is to share God’s Love generously and lead people to new life in Jesus. For info. or directions, see our Website or call 717-664-2635. Lead Pastor: Merle Shenk.
RUHL’S CHURCH: A growing church committed to Christ. Worship on Sunday morning at 8 am for a traditional feel. Sunday School for all ages at 9:15 am., 10:30 am. Worship led by praise band. (Nursery available. Handicap accessible.) For more information, please call 717-665-3400 or visit www.ruhlschurch.org Located at 4810 Elizabethtown Rd, Manheim.
According to an American Community Survey, the poverty rate in Lancaster County was 8.2% in 2023, meaning 44,195 Lancaster County residents were living below the federal poverty level. In that same year, CAPLC served 45,609 individuals, almost entirely from Lancaster County, and distributed over 880,000 pounds of food to local pantries.
portfolio. We all have goals for our families.”
The operation of CAPLC relies on the work of 300 employees, more than 33,000 volunteer hours annually and about 300 local partnerships. CAPLC is funded through the federal community services block grant program, as well as private and business donations.
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH: 505 Woodcrest Ave., Lititz Ph:717-626-5580 Rev. Stephen D. Weitzel Confessions: Sat. 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm and anytime on request
Daily Masses: Tues.-Fri. 9 am Saturday Vigil Mass: 4 pm Sunday Masses: 8:30 am & 10:30 am www.stjameslititz.org for livestream Masses
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH: 596 West Newport Rd., Lititz. Are you looking for a Church that preaches from the King James Bible? Helps your family grow spiritually? Enjoys the old-time hymns? Look no further! Sunday School 10am, Sunday Morning Worship 11am, and Sunday Evening Worship 6pm. Wednesday Evening Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 pm. Pastor Wiliam Hamm, Jr. (717) 575-0292.
TRINITY EC CHURCH
48 Market Sq., Manheim Sunday School 9:15am/Worship 10:25am Livestream www.trinitymanheim.com 717-665-3633
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.
WHITE OAK CHURCH : 1211 N. Penryn Rd, Manheim, PA. You are invited to our Sunday services: Sunday School for all ages at 8:45am; Worship at 9:45am; scheduled evening services at 7:15pm and Wednesday evening Bible Study at 7:15pm. (1st Wednesday of month).
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“These are folks who, for whatever reason, find themselves living with low incomes,” said Aurand. “Most of our programs are income qualifying; some are not. We want to get folks to thriving. We want to see that the resources we are providing are making a difference and lifting their families. It all comes back to economics. These resources are really adding to a person’s economic
“Collaboration is so important,” said Aurand. “It’s one of the founding blocks of community action. We can’t do it all. The collaboration is really, really deep and for the full benefit of the community.”
“I truly believe that the best part of it is being able to work with a group of people every day who are committed to moving the mission forward,” Aurand added. “Even though our
roles may be different, that’s what we’re all working toward.”
One of more than 1,000 branches nationally, Community Action Partnership was founded in Lancaster County in 1966. The national program was established by the Economic Opportunity Act partly through the stated initiative, “It is the policy of the United States to eliminate the paradox of poverty
in the midst of plenty in this nation.”
“In the 1960s, the Lyndon Johnson administration launched the war on poverty,” said Aurand. “That’s what community action grew out of. It came from the idea that poverty exists in the midst of plenty.”
For additional information about Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County, go to www.caplanc.org.
Classical music concerts posted
The Arts at Millersville University will present two performances of classical music this February at the Winter Visual & Performing Arts Center, 60 W. Cottage Ave., Millersville. The Cheng² (“Cheng Squared”) Duo will be featured on Satur -
day, Feb. 1, at 7:30 p.m., and the Pacifica Quartet will perform on Friday, Feb. 14, at 7:30 p.m.
The Cheng² Duo consists of siblings Bryan and Silvie Cheng, who have been making music together their entire lives. They seek to present tra -
ditional masterworks, rediscover neglected repertoire, and champion the music of their time.
The multiple Grammy Award-winning Pacifica Quartet has achieved international recognition during its nearly three
-decade career. To purchase tickets, visit www.artsmu.com, call 717-871-7600, or stop by the Ware Center, 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster, or the box office in the Student Memorial Center on the Millersville University campus.
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turning waste into reusable materials. The filters are melted into hard plastic that can be remolded to make new recycled industrial products, such as plastic pallets. The residual tobacco and paper are separated out and composted in a specialized process. Cigarette butts that are
thrown on the ground can contaminate soil and ground water with chemicals and heavy metals; fatally impact animals, including birds and marine life, which may mistake them for food; and the filters, made of cellulose acetate, never fully disappear from the environment.
To find out more about the Cigarette Litter Prevention Program, visit www.keeppabeautiful .org and choose Programs, then Cigarette Litter Prevention, or contact Michelle Dunn, program coordinator with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, at mdunn@keeppa beautiful.org.
Members of CAPLC’s senior leadership team gather at a staff meeting.
Cheng² Duo Pacifica Quartet
Individuals involved in the Cigarette Litter Prevention Program display one of the ash receptacles.
Sing for the Moment Choir focuses
on here and now
BY JEFF FALK
Singing has a way of centering you, of washing away worries, of making time stand still. Singing has the power to both spark memories and render them irrelevant all at the same time.
Landis Homes’ Sing for the Moment Choir can’t cure dementia disorders like Alzheimer’s disease or Parkinson’s disease. But it can help to manage symptoms and make life a little more normal.
“Music just does so much for folks,” said Regina Cabezas, Sing for the Moment Choir’s coordinator. “It touches (some people) in a place they can’t speak about anymore. We know that the part of the brain that’s associated with singing and music stays intact for a very long time. (Singing) doesn’t change their situations. They might not even remember that moment. But parts of the mind are being stirred for a while. They’re singing for that enjoyment.”
Landis Homes’ Sing for the Moment Choir - an exercise in singing for individuals with memory loss and their care partners - is currently gearing up for its next performance. Practice and rehearsals for Sing for the Moment’s spring concert will begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at Landis Homes’ West Bethany Chapel, 1001 E. Oregon Road, Lititz.
The hourlong practices will be conducted each successive Wednesday through April 23 in preparation for Sing for the Moment
Choir’s spring performance at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, also at the retirement village’s West Bethany Chapel. Participation in the choir is open to everyone and not limited to Landis Homes residents.
Registration is not required but encouraged through email at sftm @landis.org or by calling 717-381-3599.
“We talk about socializing,” said Cabezas. “It’s a place where (the singers) can feel very comfortable. They are just there. Lots of hugs, lots of smiles. It feels safe. They’re having a great time. It’s their space, but we can be in it.”
Sing for the Moment Choir is currently made up of 45 singers, including residents of Landis Homes, residents of Brethren Village Retirement Community, members of the surrounding communities and their caregivers. Many of the songs that will be sung are hymns and old love songs.
“It’s also a place for family and friends to get involved with their loved ones,” said Cabezas.
She noted that while medications can help to manage the symptoms of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, these conditions have no cures. Through activities such as the choir, family members, friends and others can focus on making daily lives better for people with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
“The reality is that the cases of Alzheimer’s and dementia are going to grow because people are living longer,” said Cabezas.
“Families are a huge part of this, just knowing their loved ones are being cared for.”
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 280,000 Pennsylvania residents age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s, or about 11% of the 65-plus population. But there are also many people living with Alzheimer’s who haven’t been diagnosed.
“People get nervous when they get older and start forgetting things,” said Cabezas. “I tell them not to worry, that we all have memory loss. But if you can’t find your way home or you don’t know how to brush your teeth, you might have dementia. People with dementia might not remember that someone has passed away. We don’t try to bring them back to reality. We go to where they are. As we’ve learned about dementia, we don’t go to what makes sense for us.”
Sing for the Moment Choir was established in 2018 through the cooperation of Landis Homes employee Faith Hoover and the Alzheimer’s Association. Since its inception, the group has performed publicly seven times.
“Just offer (individuals with memory loss) assurance,” said Cabezas. “For families with loved ones with memory loss, just being with someone can be special. They want your time. They want your attention. Make them feel comfortable.”
For additional information about the Alzheimer’s Association, go to www .alz.org/pa.
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