Well, we’ve reached that halfway point in

our year already and the temperatures have been

hot, hot and HOTTER! It’s funny how with the

change of seasons comes the change of weather

complaints. If we aren’t trying to warm up, we’re

trying to cool down. I hope that the summer is

being kind to you so far and that you’ve enjoyed

some relaxation time with family and friends.

I would imagine many of you are looking forward to the Wildwood trip in September. I think

Jean already has her bags packed! It’s sure to be another fun week at the Jersey Shore.

After our picnic in July, we only have five more meetings before we say goodbye to 2019.

Of course, we do our best to bring you new and different entertainment and I think we’ve

succeeded this fall with some new acts to entertain the crowd, as you will see on the

following pages.

Otherwise, along with the changing of leaves, here at the Rec we are preparing for

some of our year’s big fundraisers. November 16 brings our fifth annual Clare Point Derby.

This is a great night out, filled with horse racing and fabulous food and drinks – bring your

friends and have fun as a group! We will also be holding our fifth annual Spruce Up the Rec

Bingo on Sunday, Dec. 8. Again, this is a great event that benefits the Rec Center and the

upkeep of our building and you could win BIG prizes! You know what they say - you can’t win

if you don’t play! Stay tuned for more on purchasing tickets for both events. Hope you have

a great second half of the year. Thank you for all you do to support the Rec and our

Golden Years Club.

Maria Rotella, Program Assistant

Ephrata Recreation Center’s

GOLDEN YEARS CLUB Volume 65, Issue 2 Fall/Winter 2019

Membership Cards Remember, you will use your Rec card with

Golden Years membership (no more stickers).

Scan your card when you come in. If you don’t have

one, stop by the front desk.

GYC Hospitality Please notify Mary Burkholder if any

members need to be remembered because of illness or sympathy.

Reminder: No meetings in January & February

August 7, 2019 PROGRAM: Chris Poje, who has appeared with our club

twice before, will share his favorite tunes with us. Chris is

the former winner of PA State Senior Idol.

Lunch: Pork BBQ, coleslaw, chips, fruit salad

Club Meeting Dates LunchLunch: 12:00 P.M. Meeting: 12:45 P.M. Pg 2

September 4, 2019 PROGRAM: Local Park Naturalist Lisa Sanchez of

Lancaster County Parks and Recreation will speak to the group about monarch butterflies - and she

may even bring some friends with her!

Lunch: Ham, green beans, apple sauce, cake

October 2, 2019 PROGRAM: We’ll listen to the story of a man whose

music dreams came true in the ‘50s. Tony Grochowski

speaks to crowds about his experience in a music group and plays music from the ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s along with

music trivia.

Lunch: Sheppard’s Pie & cupcakes

December 4, 2019 Christmas Dinner

PROGRAM: Karl Hausman, “The Piano

Man” will get us into the Christmas spirit with some great tunes.

Lunch: See Page 3

November 6, 2019 PROGRAM: The Lancaster Senior Orchestra, a

45-member group, will perform and also engage the crowd in joining in.

Lunch: Turkey sandwich, cranberry relish, chips,

pumpkin pie

Aqua Fitness: Tuesday, Thursday

8:00 to 9:00 A.M.

$19.00/session (FOUR-MONTH SESSION)

Open Swim: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

10:00 to 11:00 A.M.

GYC Membership Card must be shown.

Entrance to the Rec is given 15 minutes before start times

GYC Aquatics

Christmas Party Registration ForM Please reserve a place for me/us at the Christmas Party 12/4/19

Served at The Rec. Cost is Only $12.00 per person!

(1) Name____________________________(2)Name__________________________________

Spectacular Buffet Choices! Tossed Salad, Fruit Cup, Ham, Pot Roast, Baked Potatoes, Corn,

String Bean Casserole, Coffee, Iced Tea, Rolls and Butter and either Apple Pie or Cake

PLEASE FILL IN THIS FORM AND MAIL OR BRING IN TO REC CENTER OFFICE RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NOVEMBER 15, 2019

NO LATE RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED Make Checks Payable To: Ephrata Recreation Center

Ephrata Fair Parade Seating The Ephrata Recreation Center provides the best seat in the house for the annual Ephrata Fair Parade on Wed., Sept. 25. Bench seating is available on

Lake Street, near the judge’s stand and announcer’s platform. Seats are $5.

Food stands and toilet facilities are located nearby. Advanced reservations may

be made by calling 738-1167 or stopping into the Rec Monday, Sept. 16 through

Sunday, Sept. 22 during regular business hours. *Payment must be made with advanced reservation.

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Ephrata Outdoor Community Pool

Entrance Fee: $7/dog Adult must accompany each dog

Proof of rabies vaccinations People food & dog treats for sale

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“Clare Point Derby”

Sat., Nov. 16, 2019 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Sun., Dec 8th at Ephrata Rec Ctr 130 S Academy Dr., Ephrata Pa 717-738-1167

Doors & Kitchen open at 11:30am Bingo at 1:00 pm 20 games Longaberger Baskets, Coach Handbags, Gift Cards & More!

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Tickets: $25.00 Tickets available at the Rec & Pancake Farm

Sat., Sept. 7, 2019 12 pm - 3pm

Raffle Tickets: $1.00

Benefits the Ephrata Rec Center

Great prizes!

Drawing held Sat. Nov. 16, 2019