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DECEMBER 8, 2021
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXXVII • NO 36
Henri Returns Local Author And Illustrator Complete Sequel To Children’s Book BY ANN MEAD ASH
During the first year of the pandemic, author Kim Kluxen Meredith of East Hempfield and illustrator Lisa Madenspacher of Lititz created “Henri’s Home,” a children’s book
The Hempfield recCenter recently released a new senior group exercise class schedule.
Serving Seniors At The Rec BY COURTNEY MENGEL
he Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that individuals maintain an average of 150 minutes of physical activity every week. According to the CDC, staying active reduces a person’s risk of heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers. There are many ways for people to exercise. Some people do it at home, outside, or at a recreation center. Aside from providing a place for individuals to exercise, recreation centers serve as a thriving hub of activity for children, families, senior citizens, organizations, and more. The Hempfield recCenter, which is located at 950 Church St., Landisville, aims to provide opportunities for people all ages and fitness levels to improve their health and fitness and have a great time while doing
chair yoga, Zumba Gold, line dancing, H2O Pilates, water running, and senior cardio tone. Although these are labeled as senior group classes, people of all ages are welcome to attend. “The Hempfield recCenter values the support and participation of every senior, and we hope our seniors continue to participate and take advantage of these fun, beneficial classes,” stated McGlaughlin. “ We have excellent instructors whom our members love. When you come to the rec, you’re family.” For more information about the new senior group exercise schedule, contact Catherine Hamby at 717-898-3102 or chamby@hempfieldrec.com. To learn more about the Hempfield recCenter, visit http://hempfield rec.com or search for “Hempfield recCenter” on Facebook.
Author Kim Kluxen Meredith (left) and illustrator Lisa Madenspacher
Girls On The Run Goes Live! BY ANN MEAD ASH
Coming off a successful 5K at Millersville University in November, Katie Sandoe, executive director of Girls on the Run (GOTR) Lancaster, and Jen West, program director, are excited about the 2022 season. “We are looking ahead to spring,” said West. “We are excited to be back to a 10-week season in person.” Indeed, the program hopes to have teams in every Lancaster County school district for the spring semester, and coaches will be needed to help make that happen. See GOTR pg 5
See Book Sequel pg 4
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so. Through its Everyone Belongs community campaign, the Hempfield recCenter can provide financial assistance to seniors in the Hempfield area who are interested in becoming active members at the rec. “We feel that communities are only as strong as the health and wellness of their individuals,” said Jamie McGlaughlin, director of fitness and wellness at the Hempfield recCenter. “We encourage everyone to share in all of the exceptional programming and services we have to offer with everyone in the community.” In addition to health benefits, group exercise classes can stimulate the mind and improve social interaction. To add more variety to its already robust class offerings, the Hempfield recCenter recently released a new senior group exercise schedule. Among the classes are
about a lost hermit crab seeking to find his family again. The book was published in October 2020. The response to the book was positive, and Meredith soon envisioned an accompanying spiralbound coloring book with a perforation on each page so the finished pictures could be removed and hung on the refrigerator. She and Madenspacher chose eight illustrations for the coloring book. Meredith reported that the book, which is available at Aaron’s Books in Lititz and several shore locations, did so well that she decided to write a sequel. “People can identify with the character, and Henri has turned into this little moral compass,” said Meredith, who reported that in her first book Henri’s message was about the importance of home.