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FEATURES
TALK OF THE TOWN
ONE TRAIL AT A TIME
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Our favorite things about featured town, Cornwall
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Highlighting the organizations fueling adventure and conservation on Susquehanna Valley trails
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SHOP IN STYLE
Must-have local essentials for your outdoor adventures
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PEOPLE & PLACES
An inside look at how Esencial Healing Hair Bar is changing the salon game
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LIVE WELL
Fill up your plate with these eco-friendly foods
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FOODIE FINDS
Behind the scenes with Lenka Bars
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DISH IT UP
Easy snacks on the go from Susan B Cooking
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FIVE THINGS
Local fun for seniors
ON THE COVER
Easy to make snacks on the go from Susan B Cooking. Photography by Karlo Gesner
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PUBLISHER'S LETTER
Get Outdoors! The flowers are blooming and the birds are chirping, which means it’s officially time to get outside and enjoy all that the Susquehanna Valley has to offer. This year, we decided not only to feature some of the many trails throughout the Susquehanna Valley, but also to highlight a few of the amazing organizations helping to preserve the great outdoors throughout our region. Page 25 takes you on a path to discovering more. If you’re looking for a day trip to enjoy both the indoors and outdoors, turn to page 14 to plan your trip to Lebanon County’s town of Cornwall. Our annual Get Outdoors issue doesn’t just mean exploring the outdoors, but also respecting the outdoors and the earth. Check out page 18 to
learn more about eco-friendly foods and how sustainable eating can help our planet. For our beauty-loving readers, we went behind-the-scenes with Esencial Healing Hair Bar—a new hair salon in Downtown Lancaster passionate about herbs and plant based remedies and their healing benefits. Turn to page 14 to read more. April also marks our biannual senior living special. Turn to page 32 to learn more about local businesses helping seniors thrive in the Susquehanna Valley. No matter what your choice of activity this spring, you can never go wrong with packing a snack. Susan B Cooking has you covered with three delicious Snacks on the Go on page 22. Enjoy the outdoors!
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HAIR THERAPY
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TALK OF THE TOWN
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If you’re looking for a trip through the past, Cornwall is the town for you! Featuring a large number of historic buildings and establishments, this small town still has plenty of things to do that will keep you occupied for as long as you stay.
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CORNWALL IRON FURNACE
Cornwall’s Iron Furnace was built in 1742 by Peter Grubb, the man who gave Cornwall its name. The complex underwent renovations in the mid 1850s, and features a number of different historic buildings that can be toured Fridays–Sundays. Even though the facilities haven’t been in use since the 1880s, the furnace is still very much the center of Cornwall’s history, as well as it’s best known landmark.
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BLUE BIRD INN
This National Recreation Trail goes all the way through Lebanon, including right through Cornwall. It is 15 miles long in total and partly runs on the old Cornwall-Lebanon Railroad, yet another piece of historical Pennsylvania. Cornwall’s trailhead is situated about halfway along the trail and allows for easy access to the rest of the path. Whether you’re hiking, biking, or horseback riding, there’s a place for you on this scenic railroad trail.
Originally built in 1859, the Blue Bird Inn has a rich history, including a chapter where it operated as a speakeasy during the Prohibition! This beautiful eatery is open every day of the week and features outdoor seating at the bar. The house cocktails are always a massive hit with patrons. They’re also vegan friendly and use locally sourced ingredients to support farmers in the area.
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THE CORNWALL INN
The Cornwall Inn was built in the 1700s and offers a variety of attractions that make it an essential part of Cornwall’s culture. While it functions primarily as a wedding and event venue, the Inn also offers overnight accommodation and hosts regular art events for local artists to showcase and sell their work. This gorgeous property sits right next to the Rail Trail and provides a peaceful and quiet atmosphere for anyone looking to get away for a weekend.
50 Burd Coleman Rd, Cornwall, PA cornwallinnpa.com
ANCESTOR COFFEEHOUSE AND CREPERIE
Ancestor Coffeehouse is yet another establishment with a rich history—its legacy going back to England in the early 1700s. They partner with Sonder Coffee Company along with several other local businesses to bring their customers a variety of hot and cold drinks, crepes, and sandwiches. When you’re looking for a meal or just for a cute place to enjoy a cup of coffee, Ancestor Coffeehouse is a must visit location.
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LIFESTYLE
Curly cues: Love Your Locks at Esencial Healing Hair Bar
Lancaster salon offers hair wellness BY M. DIANE MCCORMICK PHOTOGRAPHY BY KARLO GESNER
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Not long ago, women were taught that the answer to their hair troubles was more chemicals, more product, more heat. Now, they’re taking control of their natural hair. Thanks to the internet, they can even discuss their hair types in salon terms, from a straight Type 1 to coily Types 4a, 4b, or 4c. “We just didn’t know, but the more you know, the more you grow,” says Madonna Pagan. “Women sit in my chair now, and they really know what they’re talking about. They can find what fits their hair type. We were not having those conversations then. We couldn’t flourish into what our hair wanted to be.” Madonna is a master stylist and an owner of Esencial Healing Hair Bar, offering a fresh approach to hair wellness. In the heart of downtown Lancaster, Esencial offers women’s and men’s services and products for all hair types while specializing in teaching women to love and care for their natural curls. Madonna has been on a personal and professional journey in salon ownership and hair care. She was 22 by the time she co-owned her first salon. She has learned the importance of developing systems and relying on a supportive team. “People have different gifts for different reasons,” she says. “That’s how you find the balance.” That first salon ran successfully for seven years, but soon after Madonna and her partner decided to close, tragedy struck. By then, Madonna had her second baby, Riley, but the little girl would live to be only 4 months old. Little Riley, she says, was “super angelic,” with an aura of peace all around her.
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“She changed us right away,” Madonna says. Madonna now looks back and sees the hand of providence in her decision to close the salon and concentrate on her family. She was able to experience her baby, grieve, and “really find a different side of me. She left me, and I was born again. They serve such purpose even when they’re not here. I can’t go back to who I was, because she’s not even allowing it. I do feel her working from afar.” Madonna began to focus on her health. She returned to work and rediscovered her creative side at the former Bristle & Prim salon in downtown Lancaster, where a curly culture prevailed. She found herself advising clients who “wanted you to enhance what they had. They wanted to keep their looks. They wanted you to teach them how to work with their natural hair.” “Once I started to do that, I literally came alive again,” she says. “Even walking in from the parking lot, I felt the magic.” When Bristle & Prim closed, Madonna and her friend and business partner, Cassandra London, founded Esencial Healing Hair Bar in the same space. The bright, relaxed salon is steps from Penn
Square and connects by the back door to Lancaster Central Market. The doors opened on Thanksgiving weekend 2021. The owners were entering a new age of curly cuts and care. Women themselves, who had been forced by the pandemic to “look like cave people,” were learning to love the waves and curls they never knew they had, Madonna says. But how to manage those curls? Esencial Healing Hair Bar’s menu of cuts, styling, and color for women and men includes a dry cut with stepby-step style guidance, and a One-on-One Curly Styling Lesson.
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In those sessions, Madonna gets to know the client’s goals and life changes that affect hair health, from postpartum limpness to the menopause perm. She shares the importance of protein, hydration, and drying with a microfiber towel or old t-shirt. “The client is already wowed before she even gets into her service,” Madonna said. “You create the trust. Once you let people know that they can do this and you’re giving them the keys to unlock their day-to-day routine, it’s a shared experience.” A line of Innersense Organic Beauty products offers all clients, curly or not, a cleaner, nontoxic approach to hair care. In time, Madonna and Cassandra hope to offer an Esencial line that they have been developing.
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“If it’s going into your hair, it’s going into your body,” Madonna tells her clients. “What lives in our scalp lives in our body. Life is busy, and we want convenience. I understand that all the time. But if we just make small changes, we can see some result.” Madonna loves Lancaster, where she was born and raised, and is a busy mama to two daughters, Amerie, 8, and Reign, 2. Her journey has taught her that she has the grit to work hard. And in the course of achieving her dreams, she is helping women of all races and ethnicities overcome their fear of letting their natural hair shine. “I love, love, love that so much,” Madonna says. “It helps me and encourages me, too. We grow together into these fearless women, and that’s inspiring.”
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How to Be an Eco-Foodie
Make environmentally-friendly choices for our health, as well as the health of our Earth BY KAREN HENDRICKS
We’re faced with infinite choices as consumers, but many of our products are tied to earth’s finite resources. For example, have you ever considered the environmental impact of your food choices? And what exactly are eco-friendly foods? If climate change is one of your priorities, here’s how you can make little adjustments that affect the world’s big picture. Consider these eight earth-friendly foods to put on your plate.
Lentils: small but mighty These little legumes impact the earth, and our diet, in a big way! In fact, the nonprofit Environmental Working Group (EWG) say tiny lentils are the top “climate-friendly” protein. That’s because lentils require very little water during the growing process, and farmers regularly rotate lentil crops into their fields because they naturally enrich the soil. Nutritionally, they’re considered one of the top choices for plant-based protein.
Peas: green, earthfriendly goodness The top-rated eco-friendly food by One Green Planet—”a platform for conscious consumers”—is appropriately enough, a green one. Peas are earth-friendly powerhouses, because as the veggies grow, they fix nitrogen into the soil, both eliminating the need for fertilizers and actually enriching the soil. Plus, since peas are grown in cool climates, they use less water than warm-climate crops.
Oranges: eco-friendly fruit Of all fruits, oranges require the lowest amount of water to grow and maintain—just 55 gallons per pound. To purchase even more eco-friendly oranges, look for those labeled organic, especially Florida oranges, since they would be geographically-closest to the Susquehanna Valley. One of the ultimate stamps of eco-friendly approval comes from the nonprofit Rainforest Alliance. Orange you glad you know about eco-friendly oranges?
Tomatoes: sustainable summer staples The healthiest and tastiest tomatoes are local, summertime staples from farmers’ markets. That’s because locally-grown, in-season tomatoes have a low carbon footprint. If
you grow them in your own backyard, you’re even more of an eco-foodie! Nutrient-dense tomatoes also have flavonoids—antioxidants with anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. Studies show that organic tomatoes contain more flavonoids!
Salmon: swimmingly sustainable The nonprofit Environmental Defense Fund maintains a handy online “Seafood Selector” (seafood.edf.org) that explains which varieties are eco-friendly and healthy, versus those that are over-fished, or produced by troubled fisheries. One of their top choices is wild Alaskan salmon. That’s because they’re from highly-regarded fisheries, plus low in contaminants.
Blue Mussels: flexing their ecofriendly muscles While aquafarming practices are often criticized, shellfish aquaculture is considered a sustainable practice with environmental benefits. One example involves mussels grown on ropes submerged in coastal waters. These little shellfish superheroes each filter up to 10 gallons of water daily, reducing toxins, chemicals, and greenhouse gasses. Plus, mussels are packed with big nutrients, including Vitamin B-12, iron and zinc.
Fair Trade Teas and Coffees: cheers to an eco-cup o’ joe The majority of Americans—62%—enjoy at least one cup of coffee every day. And across the globe, coffee is the second most traded commodity (behind crude oil). So how do coffee lovers wake up and smell the ecofriendly coffee? One of the best guidelines is to look for the fair trade certification, which ensures your cup of joe meets the highest environmental standards and socio-economic growing conditions.
Hershey’s Simply 5 Chocolate Syrup: a sweet, sustainable selection If you need your chocolate fix, then this is one of the most earth-friendly choices. GreenChoice—a handy app that evaluates foods based on environmental impact, food safety, nutrition, and processing—gives Hershey’s Simply 5 a rating of 81 (any product scoring 80 or more is in the app’s top-rated category).
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Crafting a Healthier Snack for On and Off the Trail
An inside look at York’s craft granola bar company BY ERIKA FIRESTONE PHOTOGRAPHY BY KARLO GESNER
vanilla. Heisey explains that this bar was made as an ode to Lenka’s loyal customers who frequent the many independent coffee shops where Lenka is sold. Lenka regularly seeks out their customers for input and inspiration in creating new combinations. The Berry Omega bar is packed with dried cranberries and Omega-3’s, making it perfect to throw in your backpack for long spring days spent outdoors hiking, climbing, or biking. Pure wildflower honey acts as both binder and sweetener in the bars, which are all gluten free, dairy free, high in fiber, and contain seven grams of protein. When you eat a Lenka Bar, you are eating a product that is truly handmade, a rarity in today’s snacking culture. The entire process to make a batch of bars passes through the hands of only four employee’s, who craft the no bake granola into slabs, hand-roll the bars, and cut them into their thick, rectangular shape.
Whether you’re heading out on a local trail or working on a project at your neighborhood coffee shop on a rainy day this spring, Lenka Bars make for the ideal boost of energy. Lenka is a craft granola bar company based in York County that has maintained its original, handmade roots even as its business has expanded far beyond the borders of Pennsylvania. Lenka Rasovsky arrived in the United States as a refugee from the Czech Republic. After living in New York, Rasovsky and her family relocated to York, the snack food capital of the world. Rasovsky was passionate about incorporating clean ingredients into her family’s diet. In 2006, while seeking a healthy snacking alternative for her two sons, she came up with the original Lenka Bar. She combined simple ingredients: granola, peanut butter, and honey. When she realized she had come across something truly great, the family started Lenka. Their mission has always been to treat customers like extended family by providing them with the same healthy, deliciously chewy treat that Rasovsky created in her own kitchen. The family was just about to close shop after Rasovsky survived cancer, when Humankind stepped in to make sure the operation kept running due the brands growing popularity and loyal customer base. Sales Manager, Dan Heisey, was elated with the news, explaining, “Humankind has been the ideal company for us to align with. Their focus on environmentally conscious business and charitable efforts parallels our own mission.” Lenka prides itself on partnering with local charities, sponsoring and nourishing local athletes, and co-branding with other Susquehanna Valley small businesses on special product releases.
Picturing his ideal situation for a customer to be enjoying a Lenka Bar, Heisey explains that it is simply any situation where someone is working towards a goal and just needs a little push to finish the job. He goes on to say, “Whether it’s an athlete who has been at it all day, a hiker who is just shy of the top of the mountain, or a parent who has to pick up their kids and take them to soccer practice, I envision Lenka Bars helping our customers carry out both the unbelievable and ordinary tasks that they’re faced with on a daily basis.” Heisey grew up swimming around the inlets of the Susquehanna river and traversing the trails at Chiques Rock County Park. His team’s passion for creating and maintaining connections with this area is only enhanced by the company’s vision to grow. With new flavors in development, Heisey’s goal is to make sure that people in every State have the ability to go to a local shop and grab a Lenka Bar without sacrificing the quality of using the cleanest label and highest quality products that have served the Susquehanna Valley so well. In addition to shipping nation-wide, Lenka Bars can be found in independent coffee shops throughout the area, as well as in stores such as Stauffer’s and local SaladWorks. Grab a bar and get outside this spring!
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Lenka’s original granola bar has gotten a modern twist. Peanut Butter with Sea Salt is a customer favorite. The combination of sweet and salty makes it a classic snacking choice. It’s made with peanut butter sourced directly from Dauphin County. The peanut butter’s low sodium is what gives the bar its rich peanut butter flavor. The Vanilla Espresso bar is a coffee lover’s dream. It contains coffee oil that is refined down to create a deep coffee flavor, neutralized by the subtle hint of APRIL 2022 | SUSQUEHANNA STYLE
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Easy Snacks On the Go RECIPES BY SUSAN BOWSER PHOTOGRAPHY BY KARLO GESNER
Ahhh spring! Birds chirping, sunshine, green grass, warmer weather—it’s time to get outside! But as any intrepid adventurer knows—you should never leave home without a snack (or two!). These easy-to-assemble/make snacks are delicious and perfectly portable! They’re also family-friendly and customizable.
Zaatar Popcorn
Unpopular opinion—popcorn is the best snack, period. Seriously, I love popcorn—classic butter popcorn, caramel popcorn, cheddar popcorn, fancy lavender-scented popcorn—I’m in for all of it! But, za’atar popcorn is my new go-to. Recipe note: I think it’s worth the time to make your own popcorn from kernels, but plain store bought popcorn will work too if you’re in a pinch for time. 8 cups of plain popcorn (~¼ cup kernels) 4 Tbsp melted butter ½-1 Tbsp Za’atar spice mix 1. Drizzle butter over popcorn. 2. Sprinkle za’atar over popcorn. (I like to use a full tablespoon, but recommend starting with half a tablespoon and adjusting to taste.) 3. Gently stir to coat all kernels with butter and seasoning. 4. Pack up and enjoy!
Susan Bowser is a former NBC TODAY show producer. She is a freelance writer and food blogger at SusanBCooking.com. She’s passionate about real food, showing that healthy eating can be delicious, and sharing recipes that her whole family enjoys. Find more inspiration by following her on Instagram @SusanBCooking.
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Our Favorite Trail Mix
Is there a more classic outdoor snack than trail mix? It took me far too long (embarrassingly long) to start making my own trail mix instead of buying pre-packaged bags. This mix is full of our favorites, but you can easily customize this to your liking. Switch out the nuts, add in your favorite seeds, or trade the chocolate chunks and dried cranberries for m&ms and raisins. The possibilities are endless, and this recipe can easily be doubled based on your needs. ½ cup dry roasted almonds (we prefer unsalted) ½ cup raw cashews ¼ cup dried sweetened cranberries ¼ cup chocolate chunks 1. Combine all ingredients. 2. Put in your favorite reusable container(s). 3. Enjoy!
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Dairy-Free Oatmeal Muffins These lightly-sweetened oatmeal muffins are healthy enough to eat for breakfast and delicious enough to have as a treat! Grab them for an early morning adventure or serve them up as a substantial snack. I love to add a small handful of berries into these as well. If you want something a little sweeter, try adding in some chocolate chips! ¼ cup melted ghee or coconut oil (cooled) 1 tsp Vanilla extract 1 cup almond milk 2 eggs ¼ cup berries (optional) ½ cups old fashioned oats 1½ cups all purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp baking soda ½ cup coconut sugar 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp salt
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1. Preheat oven to 400. 2. Place muffin liners (12) in muffin tin. 3. Combine wet ingredients in a medium-sized bowl (ghee, vanilla, almond milk, and eggs), and mix well. 4. Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl (oatmeal, flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt), and mix well. 5. Add wet ingredients into dry ingredients, and mix until well combined. 6. Gently fold in berries if using. 7. Pour into muffin tins, and bake for around 20 minutes—until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
One trail at a time by rachel curry
behind the scenes with organizations fueling adventure and conservation on susquehanna valley trails Whether you realize it or not, Pennsylvania is an outdoor haven. The state averages 26.6 miles of trails per 100 square miles, or 12,000 miles state-wide, according to the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. For folks in the Susquehanna Valley and beyond, this means plenty of opportunity to explore. Here are three organizations taking charge by showing people how to have fun, be safe, and respect the land they walk, run, and climb on.
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South Central PA Climbers (SCPC) president and Harrisburg local Ryan Shipp didn’t start rock climbing until he was 21, but the sport quickly changed his life. “To discover—rediscover—our land at an older age has been really exciting and it’s been great to share that with others.” SCPC is an all-volunteer nonprofit that educates locals about rock climbing, volunteers to preserve trails, and builds a healthy climbing community. The group practices all types of climbing, including bouldering, top rope, and trad climbing. SCPC hosts group climbs and fundraising competitions, like the Governor Stable climbing competition or Safe Harbor Gym-to-Crag. Gym-to-Crag events help climbers safely transition from the indoor climbing gym (like Lancaster’s Spooky Nook or the Lititz recROC) to the crag or outdoor rock wall. “This event is intended to bring experienced climbers together with new climbers that have limited outdoor experience,” Shipp says. “The mentorship at this event promotes safer practices, helps prevent accidents, and educates newer climbers to become stewards of the lands that we climb on."
For SCPC, adventure, education, and conservation are inseparable. Keeping trails clean, landowners happy, and climbers stoked is all a part of the recipe. Shipp knows he couldn’t do it without his team of volunteers, saying, “It takes a special person to donate their time from a climbing day or a night of climbing to go volunteer for the cause and the mission. We want to thank all of our ambassadors, all of our trail day or event volunteers, and anyone that has donated funds to better the climbing community, because otherwise this organization wouldn’t exist.” Visit www.scpclimbers.org to learn more, and check out upcoming events like pint nights and Gym-to-Crags on Facebook @SCPclimbers.
The organization performs trail and graffiti cleanups at climbing spots like Chickies Rock County Park in Lancaster and Schaffer Rock in South Mountain. Sometimes, they even help land owners and managers develop trail systems to help direct climbers and hikers to stay on approved trails. Shipp worked as an outdoor adventure educator for 16 years, but he’s shifting gears to help Pennsylvania reach its climbing potential. He launched a climbing guiding business, carrying that climbing sense of adventure into his work life. Shipp says there’s a lot of untapped opportunity in the region for outdoor sports like climbing. Even as some parks ban climbing—like Rocky Ridge County Park in York—others are opening up to the idea of safe, fun, and responsible recreation. SCPC treasurer Chris Bell recognizes that joining a climbing community for the first time can feel intimidating. However, he says, “I think just asking the questions, ‘How do you do that? What should I know before trying the sport?’ and just putting yourself out there, be outgoing and figure out the rest as you go. The climbing community is very welcoming."
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The Appalachian Trail (AT) is more than a trail. It’s a long national park—2,193 miles long, in fact. About 230 miles of that trail is right here in Pennsylvania. For the Susquehanna Appalachian Trail Club (SATC), that section is home base. SATC is a charitable organization under the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and National Park Service. It’s one of 31 official trail clubs maintaining the AT up and down the east. SATC keeps its section of the AT and many adjoining trails clear, manages erosion, clears felled trees, and maintains a basic shelter for thru-hikers. Recently, The Nature Conservancy acquired acreage in Marysville at Cove Mountain. They enlisted the help of SATC to plan and build trails for the public.
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“They had acquired lots of mountain land, and they gave us free reign to plan trails and build those trails,” says Gail Brossman, SATC president. “It’s a work of art.” But trail maintenance and development is just one of the purposes of SATC. Hike leaders take members on hikes at least once a week—often more. The group ranks those hikes by difficulty and terrain. Members get Trail Mail in their inbox each Monday to learn about all the hiking opportunities (and SATC shares them on their website). SATC hiking leader Cindy Radich says, “If you’re looking at our hikes and you have any questions, we really encourage contacting the hike leader and saying ‘I’m a brand new hiker’ or asking ‘How hard is this hike?’ We want you to be comfortable.” Sometimes, the group even hosts series hikes—like hiking the entire Pennsylvania AT section in pieces, or hiking the 84-mile Standing Stone Trail near Huntingdon County over the course of multiple hikes. As if that weren’t enough, SATC also focuses on educating the public about conservation and the environment. “We have our finger in a lot of different piles of dirt,” says Brossman. With more folks exploring the outdoors during the pandemic, this education becomes even more crucial. Why work so hard to take care of Pennsylvania’s trails? For Brossman and her team of volunteers, there’s an obvious answer: “We’re doing it now because somebody did it for us earlier,” she says. Doing it all as a group is even better. Brossman adds, “It’s a really nice community of people because we all love the same thing, and we want to help each other accomplish our goals.”
Visit www.satc-hike.org to learn more.
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If you’re not a runner, you may wonder how anyone could run hundreds of miles in what’s known as an ultramarathon. For Ben Mazur, president and race director of Allegheny Trailrunners, the answer is simple: “All those worries that you have in your everyday life, you can leave behind and just focus on the trail ahead.”
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Allegheny Trailrunners is a not-for-profit trail running organization that mainly operates in Blair, Cambria, and Bedford Counties, west of the Susquehanna region. However, Mazur’s involvement in the trail running and ultra running community extends throughout Pennsylvania. In addition to group runs, Allegheny Trailrunners hosts three big races throughout the year. The Dirty Kiln is a 10-kilometer and half marathon event beginning in Canoe Creek State Park in April. Pennsylvania’s highest race, Rock ‘N The Knob, offers a 10-kilometer, half marathon, and marathon course at Blue Knob Mountain in September. In July, participants in the group’s new Ironstone 100-kilometer ultramarathon will hit the Canoe Creek trails and travel all the way to Greenwood Furnace State Park. Mazur began trail running 15 years ago—pavement never interested him. At the time, trail running and ultra running as a sport was in its infancy. Now, he’s involved in races year round, whether it be with
Allegheny Trailrunners or external events. He’s also involved in the World’s End Ultramarathon near Williamsport and the Black Forest Ultramarathon and Eastern States 100, both of which take place near Lock Haven. As a group, ATR hosts conservation days at local state parks. For trail runners, conservation is a natural extension of the sport they love. Many races in the community require participants to put in volunteer hours for trail conservation, assist with races, or donate to the Pennsylvania Parks Foundation in order to register. During the day, Mazur works for the Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development Commission. He provides small businesses with free assistance to help their companies market and communicate better to their clients. When Mazur wants to tune out the world, he heads to the nearby MidState Trail, a 321-mile trail that crosses the state from Bedford all the way up to Tioga County. “It’s billed as Pennsylvania’s wildest trail,” Mazur says. Allegeny Trailrunners is an all-volunteer organization. “At the end of the year, none of the officers are paid or compensated for their work,” Mazur says. Instead, he adds, “We donate all the proceeds that we've made throughout the year to other local nonprofits and charity organizations.” Last year, Allegheny Trailrunners chose the Central PA Humane Society and Saint Vincent De Paul Society Food Pantry in Altoona as the beneficiaries for their donations. For trail runners—whether or not they’re a part of Allegheny Trailrunners—the reward is in the footpath. If they can preserve the trails and community they love through donations and volunteering, all the better.
Visit www.alleghenytrailrunners.com to learn more, and keep tabs on events on Facebook @Alleghenytrailrunners.
ready to get on the trails? What do South Central PA Climbers, Susquehanna Appalachian Trail Club, and Allegheny Trailrunners have in common? They’re made up of a community who serves the land they explore! The onset of the pandemic led to an influx of outdoor enthusiasts hitting the trails. With weather warming yet again, we must remember: Treat the land and landowners with respect, stay safe, and never underestimate the wonder of PA trails.
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living the good life SENIORS IN THE SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY
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Senior living resources in the Susquehanna Valley have never been better. Whether you're looking to move into the perfect senior living community or searching for the right healthcare options, the following pages are designed to help you make the best decisions possible.
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Left to Right: Courtney Gerhard, Christine Speros, BSN, RN, Crystal Richman, BSN, RN, Dr. Gregory Tocks, Dr. Christopher Cooke, Dr. Rodney Brenneman, Jennifer Felice, PA-C, Jessica Strubel, PA-C, Jessica Snyder, Melissa Weik, MHA, RN
AN EXPERT TEAM BY YOUR SIDE For patients in Lancaster and Lebanon counties and throughout our neighboring communities, joint replacement is on the rise, specifically for hip, knee and shoulder joints. As the demand for leading-edge orthopedic care increases, Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster’s outpatient joint replacement team can accommodate the growing need for joint replacement while meeting patients’ expectations for quality care. Our team of orthopedic surgeons, clinical staff, and nurse navigators work together to give you the personal attention and support every step of the way. From designing your treatment plan to keeping you comfortable and helping you recover after surgery. We ensure you know what to expect before, during, and after joint replacement. Your nurse navigator coordinates your care and educates you and your support person to ensure that your surgical experience goes smoothly. Your outpatient procedure is performed at the North Pointe Surgery Center in Lebanon (NPSC), where our goal is to make your experience as comfortable and worry-free as possible.
Christine Speros, BSN, RN and Crystal Richman, BSN, RN
Are you a candidate for outpatient joint replacement surgery? • Active and in good health, with no significant medical conditions (heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, uncontrolled diabetes, etc.) • Have a strong support system at home, with family or friends willing to assist in your recovery. • Committed to your physical therapy care plan and your recovery at home. Leave joint pain behind, and look ahead to a more active lifestyle with outpatient joint replacement at Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster. For more information, visit www.fixbones.com.
North Cornwall Health Center 1701 Cornwall Road, Ste 200 Lebanon, PA 17042 717-277-7005
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Welcome to the new nature of senior living! If a natural, wooded setting with walking trails; maintenance-free living; excellent services and amenities; variety of residential living options; close proximity to educational and cultural opportunities and first-class medical facilities are on your “must have” list for a senior living community, you owe it to yourself to visit Cornwall Manor. Cornwall Manor is a not-for-profit continuing care community located in historic Cornwall, Lebanon County, a short drive from Hershey, Lancaster and Reading. Cornwall Manor has been providing a fulfilling lifestyle for individuals 60+ since 1949. Our 190-acre campus houses beautiful historic buildings, brandnew homes and a variety of apartments that offer a unique and comfortable active lifestyle while providing an array of services and excellent amenities. You owe it to yourself to visit Cornwall Manor and see for yourself! Contact us today at 717-274-8092 or marketing@cornwallmanor.org
1 Boyd St, Cornwall, PA 17016 717-274-8092 | 800-222-2476 marketing@cornwallmanor.org
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CREATING A PERSPECTIVE OF PURPOSE Pleasant View brings together the very best of faith-based living and modern health care. Located in the rolling hills of Lancaster County and situated on over 130 acres, Pleasant View began in 1955 as a rest home. It later grew to include personal care and residential living options, as well as a variety of other services including memory support and rehabilitation services. Pleasant View also has offerings for the greater community, including a restaurant and fitness center that are open to the public. Sticking to their farming roots, Pleasant View also plans to redevelop the farm where it all began into a cultural center with animals, native plant species, orchards, a maker’s space, and more. Visitors to Pleasant View can feel the warm and inviting community of friends and neighbors who care for one another while pursuing a life of meaning and purpose together.
544 North Penryn Rd, Manheim, PA 17545 717-665-2445
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THRIVE WHERE YOU ARE AT HOMESTEAD VILLAGE Homestead Village’s one-of-a-kind and innovative program of “Thrive where you are” is based upon the idea that Residents want to enjoy a lovely, inviting home and be able to receive services that promote their health and wellbeing in that setting, as long as they can. Nearly 600 residents live within Homestead Village’s five neighborhoods: Apartments, Cottages, Villas, and Carriage homes. Select apartments available now! Here’s what our residents have to say:
“Being relatively new to retirement community living, we are amazed at the overall welcome feeling we have as new residents. From maintenance, dining staff, housekeeping, office staff, management, marketing…. You have helped to make our transition easy to being an integral part of this wonderful Homestead family. You are VERY much appreciated (and we love living here!!!) Visit www.HomesteadVillage.org for more information, or, request a brochure at 717-923-5532
“Because of all of you, we can’t imagine a better place to spend our senior years. We want you to know your positive attitude is contagious. I’m sure we speak for all of Homestead when we say THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!” “The staff at Homestead Village is friendly, courteous, helpful, kind, patient, respectful and most of all smiling. These are the qualities that we appreciate and tell our friends about.” “No matter what is asked of the staff, requests are answered quickly and pleasantly. It’s these “little” things that make living here so delightful. We see the Homestead employees as part of one big, delightful family.”
1800 Marietta Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603 717-923-5532
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HOW FOCUSING ON MIND, BODY, SPIRIT CONNECTIONS HELPS CREATE AN EXTRAORDINARY LIFESTYLE There is a lot of research discussing how the balance of mind, body, spirit and affects overall wellness. When these three components work in harmony together within us—like a symphony—it creates a feeling of wellbeing. But, it doesn’t take scientific research for us to understand this. It’s easy to know when our own mind, body, spirit connection is out of balance. If something is troubling us emotionally, we can actually feel physical symptoms. When we are not feeling well physically, we are affected emotionally. And of course, if our soul is not centered, everything about us can feel off kilter. Willow Valley Communities, a premier 55-plus senior living community in Lancaster, has understood this for decades; for its residents, nurturing mind, body, spirit is a daily way of life. Innovative and luxurious award-winning amenities across a beautiful campus provide superb opportunities for residents to pursue this state of well-being every day. Whether it’s an exciting show or educational class at the Cultural Center to invigorate the mind, a relaxing massage, facial, or nail treatment in the calming Day Spa to renew the spirit, or an exhilarating workout in
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the Fitness and Aquatics Center to awaken the body, a wide variety of ways to find balance is available at Willow Valley Communities. They can be found at Willow Valley Communities’ 80,000 square foot Cultural Center and 30,000 square foot Clubhouse that house the 500-seat performing arts theater, fitness and aquatic centers, Day Spa, art studios and galleries, outdoor Har-Tru tennis courts and pool, vintage arcade, golf simulator, and bowling alleys. The two meticulously landscaped campuses that make up Willow Valley Communities further enhance a balanced mind, body, and spirit. Miles of meandering paths, gentle, rolling hills, picturesque gazebos, and thousands of flowers planted each spring renew the soul during all four seasons. And to make sure residents have the energy to pursue all these activities, Willow Valley Communities offers 12 different culinary venues with a range of choices from full service gourmet dining, to buffet, take out, cafes, and bistros. Chefs and nutritionists provide exceptionally healthy food featuring locally sourced ingredients, taking full advantage of the agricultural bounty in Lancaster County deliciously satisfying every palate.
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But perhaps the most important aspect of Willow Valley Communities’ commitment to the mind, body, spirit connection is the community’s comprehensive Type “A” Lifecare contract. With the assurance and peace of mind of Lifecare, you can live a vibrant lifestyle without having to worry about the cost of long-term care. No matter what level of supportive care you may need in the future, you’re able to receive it here, without an increase to your monthly service fee because of the need for additional care. At Willow Valley Communities, it is the all-encompassing mind, body, spirit approach that helps create an extraordinary lifestyle. Find out more. Visit WillowValleyCommunities.org.
600 Willow Valley Square, Lancaster, PA 17602 800-770-5445
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This year Homeland Center and Homeland at Home celebrate their 155th anniversary, and an event marking the historic occasion will honor a woman known throughout central Pennsylvania for her exceptional charitable fundraising and community dedication. She has repeatedly broken down barriers for women in Harrisburg’s public relations profession throughout her remarkable career. Please join us on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the Harrisburg Hilton, as we celebrate Homeland’s long-standing commitment to our communities and the enormous impact on those with whom we have been privileged to uplift and serve, as well as honoring our one and only, Betty Hungerford.
1901 N 5th St, Harrisburg PA 17102
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ARE YOU READY FOR MORE? There’s senior living and then there’s more. From the moment you set foot on our campus, you’ll feel the warm embrace of this welcoming community. People wave and stop to chat. Laughter, new opportunities, and adventures abound. But what really sets us apart from the competition are the people who live here. People like Ginny Wilt. This energetic former training analyst loves to create connections. She founded a monthly networking event for the community’s women, volunteers around campus and has become a campus TV star hosting the news. Then there’s Judith Clovsky. A retired mental health nurse, she finds meaning providing medical services to rural villagers in far-flung places like Uganda and Malawi. And Diane and Ed Myers show that retirement communities can also be pretty great for people who aren’t retired. Ed still practices law full time, and Diane, a former librarian, serves in multiple roles at the local library. Stop by and find your own connections!
Judith Clovsky
325 Wesley Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 717-766-0279 Ginny Wilt
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Discover the possibilities at Messiah Lifeways® at Messiah Village, where we’re dedicated to encouraging adults age 62 and better to live Life. Embraced. Maintenance-free living offers security and peace of mind so that you can spend more time cultivating an active, purposeful life with abundant opportunities for enrichment, volunteering, and more. Stay fit and active in the Center for Vitality & Wellness, explore through cultural events and excursions, or savor each moment in one of our on-site dining venues. Whatever your passions, whatever your pursuits, you will find opportunity here. Best of all, Messiah Village is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). Simply put, once you move into our community, you can rest assured that high-quality, appropriate care is available should the need arise. Visit MessiahLifeways.org or call 717.356.0010 to learn more!
100 Mt. Allen Dr Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
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Ever considered in-home care? Instead of disrupting a loved one’s life, breaking their routines by putting them in unfamiliar surroundings, many families are choosing us to help. With Agape Care your loved one receives the care and attention they deserve while remaining in the comfort of their own home - helping them maintain their dignity, independence, and quality of life. Our services can include helping with tasks around the house, transportation to appointments, hygiene, and grooming care. Our team works hard to give you peace of mind as your loved one ages in place Please call us to learn more.
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Here’s your guide to lively classes and events that will enrich both your body and mind. With the spring season in full bloom, it’s the perfect time to try something new. Here’s our recommendations to a variety of classes centered around seniors that are sure to get you active in more ways than you’d expect.
5 Fun Local Activities for Seniors BY HEATHER VERANI
VILLAGE GREENS MINIATURE GOLF AND SNACK SHOPPE villagegreens.com | 1444 Village Rd, Strasburg
This golf course offers an exclusive rate for seniors aged 62 and up each Tuesday during the season. Village Greens is located in a natural setting that is filled with colorful flower arrangements, large trees that provide ample amounts of shade, and even a few man-made waterfalls. It offers a serene space that allows for one to enjoy the abundance of spring while getting active. The course also has a snack bar which provides old fashioned milkshakes, hand dipped ice cream, and soft drinks, allowing for a sweet treat after a relaxing activity.
BURN 30 FITNESS
burn30.net | 836 Market St, Lemoyne
This fitness studio provides a welcoming environment to help seniors get active and start exercising. Burn 30 Fitness focuses on the client with their personal training program, and creates a workout best suited to the client’s needs and abilities. A variety of classes such as cardio and barre intensity sessions are offered daily both in-person and virtually, allowing for a flexible and personal workout schedule. With a certified team of trainers at the ready, this studio is here to support your fitness journey created uniquely for you.
PENN STATE HARRISBURG CAMPUS
harrisburg.psu.edu/registrar/GO-60-program | 777 W Harrisburg Pike, Middletown The Go-60 program offered at the Penn State Harrisburg campus gives seniors over the age of 60 the chance to enroll in undergraduate courses of their choice. The program allows for personal and cognitive enrichment along with the experience of taking college courses alongside other students without having to pay tuition. The best part of the experience is you will not be graded for the course, so it is purely for enjoyment. This academic pursuit has great mental benefits and allows one to revisit the excitement of going back to school. For more information on how to apply, visit Penn State Harrisburg’s website.
5 BRIDGES OF HEALTH AND FITNESS
5bridgeshealthandfitness.com | 4450 Oakhurst Blvd, Harrisburg
The foundation of this fitness center is based on the five bridges that connect to a healthy lifestyle: nutrition, fitness, education, recovery, and community. The bridges are involved within each of their classes, including their senior Zumba class entitled “Zumba Gold”. This class is designed specifically for active seniors by offering the same dance workouts in regular Zumba classes, but at a lower intensity than the traditional class. The Zumba Gold workout is a fun and rhythmic way to get active in a way that is designed to benefit seniors.
LANCASTER REC SENIOR CENTER
lancasterrec.org/seniors | 525 Fairview Ave, Lower Level, Lancaster
If you’re looking for a little bit of everything when it comes to staying entertained as a senior, then the Lancaster Rec Senior Center is for you. Focusing on keeping both the body and the mind fit, the Senior Center offers activities such as exercise classes, a walking club, games, bus trips, educational presentations, crafts, and even discussion groups where you can chat about issues that concern you as a senior. With a goal of promoting fun, friendship, continued learning, community involvement, and wellness, the Lancaster Rec Senior Center is the place to be.
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