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re 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 See SALT pg 2
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W hen he was 28 years old, R. Keith Vogt was invited to join the zoning hearing board in East Donegal Township. The volunteer role appealed to him, because the lifelong county resident believed in the importance of community involvement, so he agreed to take the job. Now, 50 years later, Keith is still going strong in the role, and, at age 78, he has no plans to stop. Keith joins two others on the R124382
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Satisfy your sweet tooth and help local people in need by signing up for the Mount Joy Chocolate Stroll. The event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 23, and from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24. T he Chocolate Stroll will provide an oppor tunity to enjoy treats, explore Mount Joy businesses and raise funds at the same time, said Andrea Riefenstahl, president of Friends of Donegal, which will be the beneficiary of the event. As Riefenstahl explained, people will purchase tickets and then pick up an empty box and map at The Joy of Sweets & Treats, 55 E. Main St., Mount Joy, before proceeding to all of the locations listed to collect chocolate treats from the participating businesses. “One visit to each location is allowed during the event, and businesses will mark off their location when you collect your treat,” she said. “You can choose to complete your stops all in one day or stretch your visits out over both event dates. Many businesses will have special sales and activities running during the event.” This will be the second year for the Mount Joy Chocolate Stroll. “Several neighboring communities hold chocolate events, and when The Joy of Sweets & Treats opened in mid-2023, many community members asked if they would be hosting a similar event,” Riefenstahl explained. “As The Joy of Sweets & Treats began working with other local businesses to plan Fourth Friday See Stroll pg 5
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SALT from pg 1 Nancy Shonk is in charge of the snack calendar, ensuring that ever yone 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 round-robin 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 church’s pastor, Richard Vaughn, provides a full breakfast for the group. Although SALT meets at the church, religious affiliation is not a requirement to join the group. “I t ’s just a ministr y through our church,” Miller said. “We will take anybody who is interested in coming.
Some people come week after week. Some people have other activities they’re involved in and can only come once a month, and that’s OK.” Many of the members have lost a spouse and are looking for connection and companionship. That’s the case for Connie Bear, who started coming to SALT when the ministry began in October of 2024. “Today is three years since I lost my husband,” she said on a recent Tuesday morning. “In my marriage, I didn’t have friends really beyond my husband, so I was looking for somewhere to go to have fellowship and make new friends. I was looking for companionship.” She found that at SALT. “Everybody is so nice here,” she said. “We love each other. There are so many
wonderful people here, and you feel like a family. I now have lots of friends to do things with, and we meet up outside of these mornings. We talk to each other outside of these meetings.” Fellowship is the focus of SALT meetings, although the food is a close second, the members joke. “Everyone pitches in, and it’s wonderful,” Shonk said. “This room is filled with people who have found connection with each other.” SALT began when Miller recr uited a few of her friends to help form the ministry. Seventeen people showed up for the first meeting, and the group has grown to include members from across L ancaster County. “ T here isn’t a senior center in the Mount Joy/ Manheim area, and while
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we don’t want to be a senior center, we do want to provide outreach ministry,” Miller said. “We want to provide connection and fellowship.” W hile SALT officially meets once a week, its members get to gether regularly outside of the program, including meeting up for wing night at Beanie’s in Mount Joy or driving each other to doctor appointments. They also support each other through tough times. When Renee’s husband, Dou g , pass e d away in August, SALT members showed up for her. “Eighteen people from here came to my husband’s funeral, and most had never met him,” she said. “We take care of each other. A lot of the people who come have said how lonely they were before this. Now they look forward to this. I can’t imagine a week going by without coming to this.” For member Mae Pierce, S A LT has provided an opportunity to push herself outside of her comfort zone. “I needed to challenge myself to get out of the house,” she said. “SALT stands for Seniors Are Living Treasures, but this salt is the flavor that’s now part of my life. It’s gone beyond what it was supposed to be. I have met so many awesome friends. I go to the grocery story or a craft fair, and someone will yell out, ‘Mae!’ It’s so nice to have made so many connections.” “There’s fun stuff to do here. You’ll meet some characters, meet some sweet people and make some new friends,” Pierce continued. “It’s a community. You don’t have to be alone for that one morning a week.” SALT is open to anybody who is interested in attending, and people can just show up on a Tuesday morning; they do not need to register. The ministry is held year-round. People may park on the street and enter the church off of Main Street or access the building without climbing steps through the East Henry Street entrance via a parking lot at the rear of the church. For more information, visit www .mountjoychurchofgod.org or call 717-653-4695.
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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. CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 75-125 East High Street, Elizabethtown 717-367-2786. Rev. Albert J. Domines, Jr., Sr. Pastor. Rev. Gerald R. Kliner, Jr., Assoc. Pastor. Liturgies of Holy Eucharist Saturday at 6pm and Sunday at 8:15am & 11am. Sunday school for all ages 9:45am Handicapped accessible. Morning Prayer Wednesdays at 8:30am. Visit us online at: www.christlutheran-etown.com
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. ELIZABETHTOWN MENNONITE CHURCH: 300 S Spruce St. (corner of S. Spruce & E. Bainbridge) Elizabethtown, PA 17022. You are welcome to join us for Sunday School at 9:00 am and Sunday Worship at 10:00 am - in person or livestreamed on our YouTube Channel. Ph: 717-367-7089 info@etownmennonite.com Visit us online at www.etownmennonite.com
ETOWN GRACE CHURCH, 305 Anchor Rd, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Dr. Rick A. Clark, Pastor. Sunday: SS and Adult Bible Classes 9 am, Morning Worship 10:15 am. Wed night 6:15-7:45 pm AWANA (Children’s Ministry). Website at etowngrace.com
FLORIN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN: You are welcome here! Worship service is at 10:15am Sunday mornings at 815 Bruce Avenue, Mount Joy PA 17552. Now Live Streaming on YouTube - Search for us @florinchurch For more information, visit us at www.florincob.org Phone: 717-6531202 Email: secretary@florincob.org GLOSSBRENNER CHURCH: 713 Church St. (located on the corner of Church & Angle Sts.), Mount Joy. Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 am (In-Person or Live Streamed). Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. Sunday School for all ages: 11:15 am. Pastor: Heather Hammel. Church Office: 717-653-5683. "Like" us on Facebook: Glossbrenner Church. www.glossbrenner.net 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. 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
MAYTOWN CHURCH OF GOD: 14 West Elizabeth St., Maytown. Scott Sweigart, Pastor. All are w0elcome! Sunday Worship Service at 9:00 am. Phone: 717-426-3117. www.maytowncog.org MILTON GROVE CHURCH: 2026 Cloverleaf Road (located N. of Rt. 283 Rheems/ Elizabethtown Exit) Mount Joy. Pastor: Jamie Pietsch. Join us Sundays at 9:30 am for in-person worship and on Facebook live at www.miltongrovechurch.com
OPEN DOOR MISSION MIRACLE LIFE CHURCH: 201 S 2nd St. Wrightsville Bridging gaps, Uplifting Lives, Revealing God's Love. Pastor Stephen Rambler Sundays 10:30AM & 6:30PM ODMMLC.COM 717-854-1220 PROCLAMATION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA): Meeting at Kraybill Mennonite School, 598 Kraybill Church Rd., Mount Joy, PA 17552. Sundays at 10:30am We Welcome You! Visit us online at www.proclamationpca.com 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.
SAINT LUKE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: 209 S. Market St. at Columbia Ave., Mount Joy. Phone: 717-653-4977. Sunday Holy Eucharist at 11 am. Wednesday Morning Prayer at 10 am in the Education Building. Taize Service 1st Sat. of the month at 5 pm. stlukesmountjoy@gmail.com www.stlukesmountjoypa.org Handicap Accessible. SAINT PAUL’S CHURCH (A united Methodist Congregation): 398 N. Locust Street (North Spruce and Oak Streets), Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Phone:717-367-1889. Sunday Worship: Traditional at 8:30am, Grace Kids (ages 0-12 yrs) at 10:15am, Contemporary 10:15am.Email:office@wearesaintpauls.com Visit us online at: wearesaintpauls.com
ST. MARK’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Loving, growing, and sharing JOY through Jesus! Sunday service times: 9 and 10:30 a.m. 27 E. Main St., Mount Joy 717-6535493. www.connectstmarks.com Livestream at facebook.com/ConnectStMarks
TBC BIBLE CHURCH: Together Becoming Christ-like. 5880 School House Rd., Elizabethtown. We are a friendly, family-like atmosphere welcoming you to join us for Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 am & worship at 10:30 am. (jr. church included). Afternoon / evening gatherings meet on various Sundays for prayer, Bible study and fellowship. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:00pm. Monthly men’s and women’s Bible studies offer an opportunity to grow deeper in the Word and to fellowship with others. tbcbiblechurch.org or call 717-433-7585
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Bob Neff Tours (BNT) will hold its 2026 Tour Preview Event on Saturday, Jan. 10, at Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster. The event will offer attendees a first look at BNT’s upcoming tour season and will include fellowship, entertainment, tour giveaways, and early booking opportunities. Doors will open at noon, with tour registration available from noon to 5 p.m. Throughout the event, guests can explore the full lineup of 2026 tours, meet the BNT team, and take advantage of early booking discounts. The event will include a program at 2 p.m., featuring an exclusive preview of BNT’s 2026 tours and a musical performance by Servant Stage. No registration is
The Masonic Village and Elizabethtown Model Railroad Club will hold open houses from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 3 and 4. Attendees will be able to watch trains of seven different scales running on more than 1,600 feet o f t ra c k i n t h e c l u b ’s space, which features new scenes. Admission is free, and donations will be accepted.
required. With friendly and knowledgeable guides, well-paced and diverse itineraries, and minimal packing and unpacking, Bob Neff Tours handles the details so travelers can focus on enjoying the moment. Since its founding in 1972, BNT has remained dedicated to its mission to act in a manner honoring to God; relate to each traveler with love, respect, and kindness; offer wholesome, family-oriented tours at a competitive price; and promote an enjoyable, refreshing environment for staff members and travelers. For more information, contact 717-297-0000 or visit www.BobNeffTours .com. To request a copy of the 2026 Tour Book, call 717-397-0000.
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Historic Ephrata Cloister, 632 W. Main St., Ephrata, will offer its annual Winter History Class lecture series from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursdays from Jan. 8 to Feb. 26. The course will feature 16 speakers discussing topics related to the Ephrata Cloister, the American Revolution, and local and regional 18th- and 19th-century history. Each session will include two presentations, one at 9 a.m. and one at 10:45 a.m. The course is designed for adult audiences and will be available in a hybrid format,
allowing participants to attend in person or virtually via Zoom. There is a fee, with a discount for members of the Ephrata Cloister Associates. Advance registration is required by visiting www .storepatrailsof histor y .com/2/#/Admission or stopping by the Visitor Center during operating hours. A single-day attendance option is available for those unable to commit to the full course; call 717-7336600 for details. Fo r m o re i n fo r m a tion, visit www.ephrata cloister.org.
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The Model Railroad Club building is on Freemason D r ive on the g ro u nd s o f Ma s onic V il l a ge in Elizabethtown. The train club welcomes new members, and intereste d indiv iduals may speak to current members at the open house. For more information, call 717-287-2086 or visit www.mvemodelrailroad club.com or www.facebook .com/MasonicvillageMRRC.
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Pianists Perform Recital On Nov. 1, Carole Bubacz presented three piano students in a recital at Juniper Village in Mount Joy. The participating pianists were Stewart Carter, Lucy Downing, and Lindsey Shaud. Relatives and friends of the pianists, as well as Juniper Village residents,
listened to the pianists perform classical compositions, folk songs, show tunes, and blues, with represented composers including Pachelbel and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Juniper Village s t a f f m e m b e rs s e r ve d refreshments.
Accordion Group to Meet The First L ancaster Accordion Group (FLAG) will meet on Sunday, Jan. 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Zion Church of Millers-
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Stroll from pg 1 events, the inclusion of a chocolate-themed charitable event seemed a natural evolution.” She noted that the stroll is made possible by The Joy of Sweets & Treats, in cooperation with Friends of Donegal, Dave’s Toybox, the Mount Joy Area Chamber of Commerce, Succulents by Shelne and the participation of the many local businesses on the route. “All business participants are offering the chocolate at their own expense, and all proceeds benefit Friends of Donegal,” said Joy Helsel, owner of The Joy of Sweets & Treats. “ We encourage all participants to shop local during the event and throughout the year!” She added that participants will help themselves to tasty chocolate while helping others in need through the event. “This is a family-friendly event that raises funds for a community-based non-
profit that provides services directly to the local community,” Helsel said. “Attendees can expect a lot of chocolate, a chance to support a valuable cause and family fun.” Founded in 2021, Friends of Donegal provides a variety of programs and initiatives to support families in the Mount Joy community. Proceeds from the Chocolate Stroll will support the three anchor programs of the nonprofit: Getting Ahead/Staying Ahead, Donegal Power Packs and the Donegal Community Gardens. To learn more about Friends of Donegal, visit https://donegal friends.org. Tickets for the Chocolate Stroll are limited, so early purchase is recommended. Tickets may be purchased by searching for “Mount Joy’s Annual Chocolate Stroll” at www.eventbrite.com or by stopping into The Joy of Sweets & Treats.
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Ephrata National Bank Awards $23,000 in Funding to Local Nonprofits Ephrata National Bank (ENB) has announced the winners of its annual Letters to Santa campaign, which invites community members to submit heartfelt “letters” nominating local nonprofits for holiday donations. After receiving dozens of inspiring submissions and community votes , E NB awarded a total of $23,000 to three organizations dedicated to improving lives in Lancaster and Berks counties. The 2025 recipients are Green Meadow Farm, One Luv Outreach and Milagro House. Green Meadow Far m received $15,000 to support its ongoing mission of providing therapeutic less ons and life- sk ills pro g rams for children and teens struggling with trauma or emotional difficulties. Learn more at www .greenmeadowfarm.org. One Luv Outreach received $5,000 to assist w i t h c o m m u n i t y o u treach efforts addressing hunger, homelessness and basic human services. For more information, visit www.one-luv.org. A total of $3,000 was presented to Milagro House to support its work providing safe shelter, support services and education opportunities to mothers in crisis. Visit www.mila
Women’s Group to Meet 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, Jan. 6, from 9 to 10:45 a.m. Lu Ann Wise will speak on “A Work in Progress.” She will share how people may have a greater capacity to extend grace when they understand that they are a work in progress. Wise will explore steps to spiritual growth and challenge attendees to let go of expectations and demands they place on others and on themselves. W i s e re s i d e s i n t h e
Manheim area and is a retired school teacher from Manheim Central. She continues to be active at Manheim Central through coaching track and serving as a volunteer adviser to the Interact service club. Wise also volunteers at Teen Central in Manheim. She is a member of New Beginnings Christian Fellowship and is active in the women’s and children’s ministry. She is a wife, mother, and grandmother, and her heart is to encourage women in their walk with God. During the program, child care will be provided for infants through pre-
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Railroad Museum Posts Day Trip The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania has scheduled its second of several customized rambles for 2026. The Reading & Jim Thorpe Ramble will take place on Saturday, Sept. 19. The day will feature a round-trip train ride on the Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad from Reading to Jim Thorpe, a historic borough in the Pocono Mountains known for its Victorian architecture, and lunch at the Broadway Grille in Jim Thorpe. The trip will also include a roundtrip train ride on the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway, which follows the Lehigh River over bridges, through Glen Onoko, and into the Lehigh Gorge State Park, and it will end with dinner at the Saucony Creek
Franklin Station Brew Pub, located in a building once used as a passenger station by the Reading Company. To register, visit www .rrmuseumpa.org/event/ reading-jim-thorpe-ramble. There is a discount for members of the Friends of the Railroad Museum. Membership applications are available on the aforementioned website. The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania is home to a collection of about 100 historic locomotives and railroad cars, a research librar y and archives, a working restoration shop, an immersive education center, and a museum store. For more information, visit www.rrmuseumpa.org or call 717-687-8628.
Promise Players Announce Auditions The Promise Players will hold auditions at Lampeter Church of the Brethren, 1 9 0 0 L a m p e te r R o a d , Lancaster, on Sunday, Jan. 11, from 2 to 7 p.m. for the group’s spring musical, “Simon Says: The Rockin’ Trial of Simon Peter.” The play will be performed from Thursdays to Sundays, March 12 to 15 and 19 to 22, and is set in a courtroom where Simon Peter is on trial for claiming Jesus was God on Earth. Many eyewitnesses will testify in the trial, with plenty of recognizable characters and a wide variety of classic rock-style songs.
More than 20 speaking roles and solos are available, as well as large group singing. Roles are available for people from second grade through senior citizens. Those auditioning should come prepared to read from the script, demonstrate vocal range, and sing one verse of “Amazing Grace.” They may arrive early to complete the audition form and look over the audition scenes. Audition times may be requested by emailing the director, Dorothy Smith, at musicditdot@hotmail.com and mentioning “‘Simon Says’ audition” in the subject line.
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close to the property line. “We considered the application, because the guy wanted to connect an existing garage to his house,” Keith said. “What was he going to do? Move the garage? No. Was it going to affect anything if he did connect the two buildings? No. So we approved the application.” Zoning board hearings are open to the public, and letters are sent to adjoining property owners when a property comes up for a hearing. “Back in the old days, I used to knock on the neighbors’ doors and tell them what’s going on,” Keith said with a chuckle. “We don’t do that much anymore.” The number of hearings
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