10. location elizabethtown borough was named the #1 place to retire in pa
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Ten Reasons the Elizabethtown Area Senior Center
Shines
10. Location
Elizabethtown Borough was named the #1 place
to retire in PA.
Welcome to Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown is a community of 11,545 residents located in south central Pennsylvania. Situated in scenic northwestern Lancaster County, our town is 10 miles south of Hershey and 20 miles from Harrisburg, Lancaster and York.
9. Partnerships
The Senior Center is a service of GEARS –
the local recreation
organization-and the
Lancaster County
Office of Aging
Masonic Village Food Service- to provide frozen take home meals
Elizabethtown College- intergenerational programs and socialization
United Churches- MOW’s Central Penn Food Bank Commodity Box
Program Lancaster School of Nursing- student
interaction with well elderly. Community – many community businesses
and organizations sponsor programs and special events
Additional Partners Include:
8. Staff
The Senior Center staff is amazing !! We are committed to putting a smile on your face each day- every day. Whether you come for coffee, exercise, a program, or lunch… we are pleased to see you. Stop in and visit.
7. Community Service
Seniors stay active and assist with community programs:
* Meals on Wheels delivery * Food Box Commodity Program * Concession stand in the Borough park * GEARS Preschool * GEARS Fall Festival * Community Cupboard Food Bank
This program is presented to keep you safe and healthy.
6. Healthy Steps for Older Adults
Fundraisers are an important part of our financial structure as well as an opportunity to stay active.
Annual Bazaar
5. Fundraisers
Basket Bingo * Sub sales
* Candy sales
4. Music & Dance
Many exercise styles are offered
3. Exercise
2. Fun Programs
Cooking with Chef Bill
Bingo Buddies with Preschool- learning ABC’s and numbers
Holiday Celebrations Animal and
educational programs
Intergenerational
Musical Concerts
Lunch Buffets
Drama Group
A wide array of table games
Come… Visit…Enjoy lunch… Make new friends… renew old friendships* Put a smile on your face today !!
1. Friends Meeting Friends
It’s my home away from home. Mary B. My best friends are here. Lois S. I enjoy the Bible study and lunches. Elsie E. Always fun things to do. Makes me laugh and feel good. Phares H. I love the Friday nights, look forward to it each week. Ellen S.I look forward to coming here when I visit my son. Bill H. Best Pinochle Club ever ! Lynda T. The pleasant staff and friendly people. Carl D. Friendly people , always plenty to do. Shirley M.