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his spring, Susquehanna WITH US... EL AV TR COME National Heritage Area (SNHA) invites people in the community to look up, listen closely and get to know the birds along the Susquehanna River a little better. Three Introduction to Birding workshops will be offered on Saturday, March 28, each designed for a specific age group. A 10 a.m. session will be geared toward families. An 11 a.m. session will address adults, and Sarah Gotwols leads a bird walk in Native Lands County Park. a 12:30 p.m. session will introduce Sarah Gotwols, a Lancaster County this is the first time we’ve offered teenagers to birding. While each native who has spent countless this workshop series,” said Sonya session is tailored for its specific hours on land and water observing Vayansky, program manager for audience, all share the same goal: birds and other wildlife in the region, SNHA. “Sarah has a real talent for helping participants connect with will lead the program. welcoming beginners into birding, their feathered neighbors and the “We’ve worked with Sarah before and we’re always looking for engagriver landscape they call home. on birding walks and lectures, but ing ways to help people explore • New Englan 21st-25th July Tour! Coastal Maine • Marvelous mber 1st-5th Septe .COM UNTRY TOURS ook @ FUNCO 3-2086 or visit/b
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Did you make a New Year ’s resolution to try something new? Or to learn some new words? Or to make a positive impact on the environment? You can do all three of those things when you immerse yourself in agroforestry and try your hand at coppicing at the Horn Farm for Agricultural Education during Winter Willow Workdays. R124666
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Are we ever too old to make new friends? Absolutely not, say the senior citizens who gather on Tuesday mornings for SALT (Seniors Are Living Treasures). The group meets for fun, friendship and fellowship from 9 a.m. to noon weekly at Mount Joy Church of God, 30 E. Main St., Mount Joy. “ We might have anywhere from 25 to 30 people each week,” said Tracy Miller, who coordinates the group with a team of volunteers. “We have people in their 50s and up. Our oldest member is 93.” Each meeting begins with people gathering up to 30 minutes early in the church lobby, enjoying the time to catch up with each other before heading into the chapel for coffee, food and games such as Uno or Apples to Apples. Coordinator Debbie Cohn might lead the group in chair yoga, or coordinator Renee Haney might direct a small group in devotionals or take prayer requests. Coordinator Nancy Shonk is in charge of the snack calendar, ensuring that everyone who wants to bring food has a chance to do so. The group does some activities once a month, such as playing bingo or enjoying a movie together. They also play roundrobin matches of games like cornhole or ladderball, switching tables regularly to encourage interaction among everyone. The group also brings in guest speakers to discuss a wide range of topics. Once a quarter, the See SALT pg 2
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