Manheim Central townlively.com
MAY 15, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXV • NO 16
1st Thursdays celebrate Manheim BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Since 2021, Manheim has been hosting 1st Thursdays, a celebration of all the town has to offer. Going into its fourth year, the program has been well-received by the community, said Kristie Schmid, executive director of the Manheim Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC),
which hosts 1st Thursdays. “Feedback has been encouraging,” she said. “We have tried to use that feedback and suggestions to make each year a bit better.” As the name implies, “1st Thursdays” take place on the first Thursday of each month, from April through October. Events run from 5 to 8 p.m. in See Thursdays pg 5
Residents arrive in style at the Spring Prom.
Dancing the night away said Aubrey Smith, community engagement coordinator for he seniors enjoying prom Pleasant View. “We mentioned at Pleasant View Commu- doing a dance, and the idea just nities in late April may be took off from there.” just a wee bit older than your typical prom-goers, but they displayed the same enthusiasm “An event like this is and excitement for the event as an opportunity for their younger counterparts. More than 100 residents from everyone to come independent living, personal care together.” and health care attended Spring Prom at the retirement community, located at 544 N. Penryn Road, Manheim. The residence Students came to the Pleasant staff worked with members of View campus a few days before the community service-focused the prom to offer manicures to Interact Club at Manheim Central residents, create balloon arches High School to coordinate the for decoration and bake cupcakes event. and cookies for the prom. “We have a great relationship L i k e a t ra d i t i o n a l p ro m , with the Interact Club and have attende es arrived via limo, always loved collaborating with courtesy of Lancaster Luxury them on fun ideas for ways to Limousine. interact with our residents,” “The limo picked up residents
People enjoy 1st Thursday in Manheim.
Squaring off against human trafficking BY JEFF FALK
Contested on indoor or outdoor courts, pickleball is a sport similar to tennis and pingpong played with a hard plastic ball and a paddle. Now a local nonprofit is seeking to capitalize on pickleball’s recent popularity to battle human trafficking. Enter North Star Initiative (NSI). NSI’s next annual pickleball tournament is almost upon us. The competitive event will raise money and awareness in the
fight against human trafficking while promoting the growth of the blossoming sport. “It’s a way to get the community involved with something that’s going on in our own backyard,” said Alex Wagner, NSI’s marketing and communications director. “There’s a whole community that is super excited to play. The rules are easy to pick up. It’s something that’s fun and brings everyone together.” The second edition of NSI’s pickleball tournament will be contested on Saturday, June 15,
See Dancing pg 7
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from cottages and apartments and brought them to the main entrance, where we created a fun backdrop and even had a pink carpet,” Smith said, noting that a red carpet didn’t fit with the event’s spring color scheme. Residents enjoyed socializing and dancing during the event. Steve Ober from Longenecker’s True Value in Manheim donated a beverage fountain, and live music was provided by The Chestnuts. The Spring Prom brought back some very special memories for one couple. “Mark Winters and Esther Brosey had their one and only date going to the senior prom at Manheim Central in 1949,” Smith shared. “They have since reconnected after becoming widowed and were thrilled to get to have a second prom date.” While Pleasant View staff members have worked with members
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