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hat happens when 16 aits Wonder Aw A World of Bookmobile centenarians the ide Ins gather together? Nothing short of a festive party. WITH US...I n EL September, AV TR COME Masonic Village invited its 20 residents age 100 or older to a celebration to mark their milestone birthdays. Sixteen 100-plusyear-olds attended the festivities. “We have had centenarian celebrations in the past, and each A celebration for residents who are 100 years old or older was held in September at year we look for new Masonic Village. “There was plenty of time for ways to make the day even more members, friends and staff. Sen. meaningful,” said Julie Cartin, James Malone provided each cen- conversation, too, as the centedirector of resident services and life tenarian with a special citation. The narians have so much history and enrichment at the Elizabethtown event also featured remarks from wisdom to impart,” Cartin shared. Resident Herb Ridyard, who retirement community. “Reaching Masonic Village executive director 100 is such a remarkable milestone, Mike Katzenmoyer and assistant turned 100 on July 6, said the and it’s important to us to honor it executive director and health care secret to a good life is “being honest in a way that feels truly special for administrator Matt Mayo, a slide- to yourself and your neighbor.” The show with life highlights and advice Army veteran who served during each centenarian.” About 50 people attended the from each centenarian, music from World War II and then worked as an aeronautical research scientist party, including residents, family Quiet Soul Duo and cake. the to see along of the sights will be one Light Shine 5K. c Star Barn Let Your The histori Ministries’ of Hope Within
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T he members of the Mark Dubbeld Family believe in spreading the Gospel through their music and testimony. Now you can catch a concert by the renowned band when the group performs at Reich’s Evangelical Congregational Church, 338 Stackstown Road, Marietta. The concert will be held at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 12. R122032
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Sarah Zeitler wants to get people talking about some of life’s most basic necessities while making sure everyone has access to them. The Lancaster woman is the local face of I Support the Girls, a national nonprofit that collects bras, underwear and feminine hygiene products for girls and women in need. What began for Zeitler as a simple search for a place to donate gently used bras has grown into a mission she calls both energizing and deeply personal. “I’m very focused on changing the conversation,” says Zeitler, who has two teenage daughters, ages 14 and 16. “Why don’t we talk about pads and tampons? ... I tell my girls, ‘You don’t have to be embarrassed by this topic.’ I want to help people who don’t have access to products most of us take for granted.” Zeitler discovered I Support the Girls in late 2024. When she realized Lancaster no longer had an active chapter, she quickly stepped up. The hyperlocal aspect drew her in. “I like that the bras you’re giving are not going to women in another state,” she said. “ They’re going right back to local women. I also wanted to be sure these bras were going to women in need who were going to use them.” I Support the Girls began 10 years ago when founder Dana Marlowe started the organization in the Washington, D.C., area. From one donated bra, the organization has grown to more See Dignity pg 7
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