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“Cinderella” Brings Magic to the Stage BY CAT SHANNON
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escribing the show “Cinderella: Youth Edition,” a Children’s Workshop Production coming to Susquehanna Stage, cast member Caroline Weber sums it up like this: “It’s a heartwarming show for the whole family, filled with fun songs, dancing a n d c h a ra c te r s . T h e audience will see a classic story filled with love and laughter.” Caroline, a ninth-grader who lives in the Hempfield area and attends Lancaster Catholic High Rehearsing for “Cinderella: Youth Edition” are (from left) Linnaea Doty, Caroline School, plays Stepmother Weber, Miranda Heistand and Ella Deppen. in the show and joins a cast of characters and story from the clas- and stepsisters aren’t very nice to her, Cinderella never gives up students who will present the sic fairy tale. “‘Cinderella’ is the magical hope. With the help of her Fairy musical on select dates from Friday, Sept. 12, through Satur- story of a kind girl who dreams Godmother, a pumpkin and a of a better life,” Caroline said. little sparkle, she discovers that day, Sept. 20. The show features the familiar “Even though her stepmother dreams really can come true.”
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Shine Bright at Hope Within 5K BY CAT SHANNON
Support a local nonprofit, enjoy beautiful surroundings and get some exercise all at the same time by participating in the Hope Within Ministries’ Let Your Light Shine 5K Walk/ Run. The event will be held on
Saturday, July 19, beginning at 8 a.m. at Stone Gables Estate, 1 Hollinger Lane, Elizabethtown. “The idea came about as a means to represent what Hope Within Ministries is - a health care, dental and counseling center,” said Laurie Reichert, director of development for the See 5K pg 2
2024 MS FitEffect participants and trainers with program director Mark Mueller (far right)
MS FitEffect Puts Strength Into Motion explained. “We have sessions there are no two people who available Monday through Sat- share the same set of symptoms urday in the morning, afternoon at the same intensities with the and some evenings. It is based same presentation of symptoms.” While specifics vary for each on the participant’s and trainer’s participant, the program focuses availability.” on strength, stamina and stability for all sessions. “ We use a combination of “We meet each stretching, relaxation techniques, participant where they weight training, cardiovascular training, balance and gait training are at and move them and functional training,” Mark forward from there.” said. “We meet each participant where they are at and move them forward from there. We focus on As Mark shared, MS FitEffect is helping them achieve a better qualpersonalized. ity of life by working with them on “The program is different for activities of daily living that have everyone, as the trainer cus- become difficult for them.” tom-designs the program for the MS FitEffect is open to anyone particular participant,” he stated. with MS or any demyelinating “MS is different for everyone; disease.
The historic Star Barn will be one of the sights to see along the route of Hope Within Ministries’ Let Your Light Shine 5K.
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ark Mueller and his wife, Jackie, took a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) and turned it into an opportunity to help others. Jackie was diagnosed with MS in 1998, and the couple sought to treat the disease as naturally as possible, without medication. They experimented with nutrition and exercise to see what worked and what didn’t, and their research led to MS FitEffect, a free, 10-week program for people with MS. The next session will run from Saturday, Sept. 6, through Saturday, Nov. 15, at Elizabethtown Fitness Club, 626 S. Market St. “Each participant selects a time with their trainer for their private one-hour weekly session,” Mark
A World of Wonder Awaits Inside the Bookmobile
BY JEFF FALK
It ’s more than books on wheels. The Library System of Lancaster County’s (LSLC) bookmobile delivers knowledge, creativity, inspiration and joy. The bookmobile is kind of like a food truck serving up nourishment for the mind and soul. “Reading in general is very important,” said Audrey Lilley, the bookmobile’s driver, curator and full-time coordinator. “It’s important for kids to be reading. It’s important for them to
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be able to pick up a book and see characters who look like them. Reading can be inspirational, and with retirees, it kind of comes full circle. I think retirees can find comfort in reading. For all people in between, it’s a way to relax and unwind.” W h e n n o t o n t h e g o to multiple locations all across Lancaster County, Lilley parks the bookmobile at LSLC’s main office at 1866 Colonial Village Lane, Suite 107, Lancaster. The bookmobile is a 22-foot-long box truck with a single entrance See Bookmobile pg 3
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Spaghetti Dinner Will Serve Up Food and Fellowship BY CAT SHANNON
Make plans to attend a spaghetti dinner at Saint Luke Episcopal Church and enjoy a homecooked meal while helping to support the church. The dinner will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18, at the church, 209 S. Market St., Mount Joy. “Let us cook for you and your family!” said Lynn McCleary, senior See Spaghetti pg 2 People enjoy a previous year’s spaghetti dinner at Saint Luke Episcopal Church.
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Senior Center Turns 40 BY CAT SHANNON
Forty years ago, the Elizabethtown Area Senior Center opened its doors to the community, and now the organization is inviting you to a party to celebrate the milestone. The festivities will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 22, at the center, located at GEARS, 70 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown. The celebration will feature special speakers and a catered meal of ham, roasted potatoes, green beans, baked macaroni and cheese and dessert, which will be served at noon. “We have a little extra money in our budget this year, and we thought a 40th anniversar y celebration would be fun way to spend some of it,” shared Jess Raush, senior center director. “We wanted to have a celebration to remember all that we’ve come from, all that we’ve done and where we’re going.” When she mentioned the idea to the seniors who regularly attend the center, they embraced it wholeheartedly. “Our seniors love any reason to party,” Raush said with a laugh. She noted that the center has invited influential individuals from its history to come to the celebration. Former directors have been invited to attend, and Raush has also invited family members of senior center attendees, both current and past. “We are looking forward to reminiscing,” she said. “We want people to share stories of what the senior center meant to their loved ones.” Opened in 1985, the senior center formed in a building that housed a community center. Working with the Lancaster Office of Aging , the center See Senior pg 3
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