Elizabethtown Area Senior Center

Spring has fully bloomed, and so has the energy at the Elizabethtown Area Senior Center! This month, we’re embracing sunshine, fresh starts, and meaningful moments with one another. From blooming crafts like poppy bouquets and paper flowers to invigorating activities like balloon volleyball and our picnic at Governor Stable Park, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

We’re also welcoming special guests like Karen the Singing Nurse and Matt Cleveland for musical fun and brain games, exploring wellness with workshops on brain nutrition and fall prevention, and traveling (virtually!) to Vermont. As always, our days are filled with friendship, fun, and something to look forward to.

Take a look at everything happening this month—you won’t want to miss a moment!

We’re excited to see so many of you signed up for our picnic at Governor Stable Park on Thursday, May 15! It’s going to be a wonderful day of good food, fun, and friendship.

A quick note:
We are still looking for a few more fruit or vegetable dishes to round out our picnic menu.

• If you have already signed up, please keep your original commitment—no changes needed!

• If you have not yet signed up to bring something, please consider adding a fruit or veggie dish to our table.

Thank you for helping us make this picnic a delicious and memorable event!

Join us this May for a fun and creative Craft Club project you’re sure to love!
We’ll be designing personalized tote bags and cosmetic bags using colorful, groovy iron-on patches. Choose from cheerful designs like rainbows, flowers, smiley faces, and fun retro sayings to create a bag that’s uniquely yours!

Date: Wednesday May 28

Time: 1:30 pm

All materials will be provided—just bring your creativity! Whether you’re crafting a tote for errands or a cute cosmetic bag for travel, you’ll leave with something both stylish and practical. Perfect for yourself or as a special gift!

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported and worked so hard on our recent fundraisers!
Thanks to your incredible efforts, we raised $1,158.50 from our sub sale and $1,383.00 from our homemade candy sales.
Your dedication, time, and generosity help keep the Elizabethtown Area Senior Center thriving. Every sandwich sold, every sweet treat crafted, and every helping hand made a difference.

We are truly grateful for your commitment to our center and to one another. Thank you for being such an important part of our Senior Center family!

This month’s Advisory Council meeting brought together six dedicated members to discuss important topics and upcoming plans for the Senior Center. A key focus of the meeting was planning for our Spring Picnic, ensuring it will be a fun and engaging event for all attendees.

We appreciate the input and enthusiasm of our Advisory Council members as we continue working together to make the center a welcoming and vibrant place for all!

If you’d like to have a voice in shaping the senior center’s activities and events, we invite you to join the Advisory Council! We currently have one open seats and would love for you to be a part of the team.

If you have any suggestions for the current year or next year please seek out a council member, Jess, Wayne or Julissa. The current members of advisory council are:

- Lee Salter

· Ann Salter

· Cindy Gish

· Vaughn Jennings

· Donald Mowbray

· Sandy Long

· Lois Lynn

· Mary Keener

· Cindy Rhan

- Mary Jacobs

- Bard Holland

- Will need filled

The free table in the hallway of our community center is for food items only. Please note that the items on this table are donated, and some may be past their expiration date. If you choose to take any items, please check the packaging and use your best judgment. Thank you for helping us keep this space organized and available for those who can use it.

The Elizabethtown Area Senior Center will be closed on Monday, May 5 as we head to the Senior Games at Spooky Nook Sports Complex!
Please note that registrations for the Senior Games are now closed.
We wish all our participants the best of luck and look forward to cheering you on!

Thank you for your understanding and support!

BINGO! May 7

Join us for an afternoon of excitement, friends, and fabulous prizes! Doors open at 1:20 PM, and the first game begins promptly at 1:45 PM. We’ll enjoy two hours of lively bingo rounds, complete with a 15-minute break for refreshments and socializing.

Admission is just $12 (please note the price change), and prizes include a variety of goodies—from tasty snacks and fresh fruits and veggies to engaging puzzle books and more!

Bring your bingo spirit, grab your cards, and let’s make it an unforgettable afternoon of fun.

Don’t miss out! 🎉

Phone: (717) 367-7984

Email: seniorcenter@getintogears.org

Connect with us on Facebook: Search 'Elizabethtown Area Senior Center'

Jess Raush, Director

Julissa Rivera-Santa, Assistant Director

Wayne Bream, Activity Assistant

This program is funded, in part, under an Agreement with money allocated by the PA Dept. of Aging and the Lancaster Co. Office Of Aging. A community service of GEARS.