Manheim Township NOVEMBER 19, 2025
SERVING OUR COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
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Fair Seeks To Redefine Nature of Giving BY JEFF FALK
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resents of presence. Judicious spending. Offerings of experiences and services. Well-thought-out, alternative gifts. Hope is a wonderful gift to both give and receive. “Your money is your vote for the kind of world you want to live in,” said Jenn Knepper, the coordinator of the gift fair and the founder of Gifts That Give Hope Lancaster. “At the gift fair, we focus on quality over quantity. There’s a hashtag that says, ‘Put your money where your heart is.’ It’s a good way to think about your spending habits, like giving gifts that have been repurposed. It’s thinking creatively and outside of the box.” Gifts That Give Hope’s upcoming gift fair is not your typical gift fair. This year’s edition of the in-person portion of the annual hybrid shopping event will be conducted from
Luisa Tapia (left) and Sophia Spurrier of My Peruvian Treasures prepare
See Alternative Gifts pg 3 for the upcoming Gifts That Give Hope alternative gift fair.
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Aaron’s Acres Families Benefit From Altruistic Attorneys
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BY JEFF FALK
Aaron’s Acres is committed to providing support for families affected by disabilities. While Aaron’s Acres has a variety of resources at its disposal, the local nonprofit also has the wherewithal to access resources it doesn’t possess - resources that are available through organizations like the Lancaster Law Foundation. “Aaron’s Acres recently received a grant that supports families in need of legal services as they plan for their children who have disabilities,” said Risa Paskoff, Aaron’s Acres’ executive director. “It was a great way to help families begin the challenging conversation of how to Attorney John May discusses planning needs with
Babysitter Training Course Posted BY JEFF FALK
It’s a necessary service provided to the community. It teaches important life lessons like responsibility, empathy and patience. It’s a formative experience upon which career goals can be founded. Babysitting is a great way for young people to help others while helping themselves. Part of Bernadette Cisney’s responsibilities as the youth program coordinator at the Lititz recCenter is to instruct a training course in babysitting. “My own k ids love their babysitter,” said Cisney. “They get excited when the babysitter comes over. It’s someone different. Some babysitters come in like, ‘What do you want to do next?’ For parents, the babysitter gives them a night out and gives them a break. My babysitter is someone my kids love and who I trust.” The babysitter training course that Cisney teaches at the Lititz recCenter, which is located at 301 Maple St. in the borough, is affiliated with and certified by the American Red Cross (ARC). Cisney uses materials provided by the ARC to instruct the course’s students, and the names of those who successfully complete the class are kept on file with the ARC. The Lititz recCenter offers the ARC babysitter training course about six or seven times a year, based on need. The next course is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 26, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There are fees associated with the training. For additional information or to register, go to https://lititzrec.com/ youth-programs.
See Aaron’s Acres pg 8 members of a family dealing with disabilities.
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