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JUNE 16, 2021
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVII • NO 26
Together Again: Aaron’s Acres Campers Ready To Get Back In The Saddle R In 2020, COVID-19 restrictions limited physical interactions between the two organizations, although GMTRC was able to offer some virtual programming to Aaron’s Acres campers through Zo o m c a l l s a n d s o c i a l m e d i a .
“We are thrilled to have the campers back on the property.” Now that the campers can visit the stable in person, they will be able to enjoy riding, grooming, and leading the horses, along with learning about the barn operations and helping keep the stable clean. According to Paskoff, there is nothing better than seeing a camper get on a horse. “Whether it’s for the first time or for the 10th time … he or she is riding the horse,” said Paskoff. “For many of our campers, it is also
unconditional acceptance from the horses (that is so important).” Paskoff added that the GMTRC staff are patient and kind as they help support each child with the goal of a safe, positive experience. GMTRC program director Stephanie Fleck will be working with Aaron’s Acres campers for the first time this summer, and she is looking forward to the experience. “ We are thrilled to have the campers back on the property,” she said. “We look forward to witnessing the physical and emotional interactions the campers will have when they encounter a horse.” Readers who would like to learn about Aaron’s Acres may visit www.aaronsacres.org. More information about GMTRC is available at www.greystonemanortrc.org. An Aaron’s Acres camper gets a hand from Greystone Manor Therapeutic Riding Center staff members during a visit to the stables.
“Don’t Rock Lancaster Snapshot Puts Focus On Connection The Jukebox”: BY ANN MEAD ASH Coming To A Lancaster Snapshot is an online initiative designed to encourage Lancaster County residents to share Venue Near You! Servant Stage has gathered more than 30 talented teen performers to create “Don’t Rock the Jukebox,” a high-energy show paying homage to pop music from a number of eras and styles. The musical extravaganza, designed to appeal to all ages, will be performed at venues in Lititz, Leola, New Holland, and Lancaster. On Friday, June 25, the show will be staged at 7 p.m. in Lititz Springs Park, 24 N. Broad St., Lititz. On Saturday, June 26, the See Jukebox pg 6
photos of people, places, and things they hold dear. “We are deeply interested in connecting people across any number of demographics,” said Aaron Spangler, communications manager with the Lancaster County Community Foundation (LCCF). “This idea was hatched in the midst of COVID-19 when we were literally and ideologically separated from each other,” he added, noting the project is focused on people introducing themselves by providing a snapshot as a way to a shared connection. See Snapshot pg 5
The mission of Lancaster Snapshot is to use a website (top photo) to bring together members of the community through common demonimators, such as favorite things (bottom photo).
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isa Paskoff, executive director of Aaron’s Acres, is “beyond excited” to be taking Aaron’s Acres campers back to Greystone Manor Therapuetic Riding Center (GMTRC) this summer, and staff at GMTRC are happy to be welcoming groups back to the barn at 1063 Hartman Station Road, Lancaster. Aaron’s Acres provides socialization and recreation for children and young adults ages 5 to 21 with special needs. GMTRC works to enhance the lives of individuals with special needs through equineassisted activities. Paskoff was quick to point out several of the benefits the horseback riding experience offers to campers, including increased self-esteem and confidence, improved flexibility, improved balance and strength, improved coordination, and the sense of independence, even with support staff walking along next to the camper.