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Senior Expo will highlight Junior Air Rifle program seeks participants resources and activities BY CATHY MOLITORIS
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
hen state Rep. Tom Jones heard about a Senior Expo in Lancaster County, he thought it was something his constituents in the 98th District would love. Rather than participate in a countywide event, Jones wanted to focus on local resources and services for seniors, so he’s hosting his own Senior Expo. It will be held on Friday, Oct. 20, from 9 to 11 a.m. in the social hall of St. Paul Church, 398 N. Locust St., Elizabethtown. “Our goal is to have a great variety of local vendors, all of whom have something to offer seniors,” said Sharon Ogilvie, district office manager for Jones. “Here’s an opportunity to reach out to the people who gave so much, a chance to give back.” Participating vendors will include United Churches Elizabethtown Area, the Elizabethtown Area Senior Center, the Elizabethtown Area Chamber of Commerce, Paramount Senior Living, Masonic Villages, Lancaster Barnstormers and many more. “We’re going to have Next Step Downsizing as a vendor. They help people who are getting ready to move out of their homes,” Ogilvie said. “ We’re also having Carrie Chapman and Annie Weiler, who are Realtors who specialize in seniors selling their homes.” All vendors have a tie to the 98th District, which includes all of Donegal School District, all of Elizabethtown Area School District and parts of Lebanon County. “We wanted to be sure we have a variety of things of interest to seniors,” Ogilvie remarked. “It’s not just focused on health or serious topics. We’ll have information on volunteer opportunities for seniors and ways for them to give back to the community. We’ll have
If you’re between the ages of 8 and 18 and you’re looking for a fun but challenging sport, check out the Junior Air Rifle program. A new session of classes will run on Saturdays from Oct. 14 through
See Air Rifle pg 2
The Junior Air Rifle program introduces kids to firearms safety and marksmanship.
State Rep. Tom Jones (left) talks with a senior at the Elizabethtown Fair.
information on resources and activities.” She noted that Jones’ district covers 62,000 people, and the Senior Expo offers an opportunity for the congressman to continue to connect with constituents. He took office late last year, and although Jones is a government representative, Ogilvie stressed that the Senior Expo has no political affiliation. “This is an event for everyone,” she said. “It’s for seniors, but if people want to come to get information for their parents, they are welcome. Everyone is welcome.”
The Senior Expo is just one of several community events Jones has participated in so far this year, she said, including a free shredding event this past spring, Memorial Day parades and even taking a turn in the dunk booth for Cornerstone Youth Center at the Elizabethtown Fair. The Senior Expo will feature light refreshments as well as an interactive activity to encourage people to visit all of the vendors. Ogilvie expressed appreciation to St. Paul’s for hosting the event, noting that the church is very community
Building connections and giving back BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Great things happen when women on a mission get together. Lancaster County Women for Good formed last year with the goal of raising money for local nonprofits. So far, the group has donated more than $23,000, with 284 women contributing to the effort. Most recently, the organization presented a check for $7,000 to Arch Street Center at Lancaster County Women for Good’s quarterly Gather & Grant meeting. Located in
Lancaster, Arch Street Center provides support and services for adults living with mental illness. Lancaster County Women for Good began as an outreach of Grapevine, a social giving platform that brings people together for philanthropic work. “Grapevine initiated a bunch of groups in different areas of the country and from that point handed it over to local leadership,” said founding member Anna Horst. She’s joined by the local leadership team of group host Joelle Terranova and event coordinators Susan Klapkin
See Senior Expo pg 7
See Connections pg 3
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