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MERCHANDISER - Manheim Central Edition - January 18, 2023- 13
GiGi’s Playhouse Promotes Achievement For Those With Down Syndrome
BY JEFF FALK
Three years.
Thirty-six months of exploring the differences and similarities between people.
One thousand ninety-five days of altering the world’s perception of a common condition.
Twenty-six thousand, two hundred eighty hours of helping people with Down syndrome function better in their world.
On Jan. 11, GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster conducted its third birthday party, celebrating three years of serving the local Down syndrome community. It was a special milestone for the special place located at 2503 Oregon Pike.
Over those years, GiGi’s Playhouse has enhanced the lives of hundreds of participants from Lancaster, York and beyond. Yet in many ways, GiGi’s Playhouse is just getting started.
“When we opened three years ago, it was exciting,” said Christine Hewitt, GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster’s site coordinator, “because there were support groups, but there wasn’t anything in the area like it. The main goal is to change the way people view Down syndrome. Everything we do here is designed to help people with Down syndrome do their best. But we also support their families.”
More than a playhouse or even a school, GiGi’s Playhouse is a Down syndrome achievement center. The Lancaster location serves nearly 380 participants and their families through hands-on programs, tutoring, exercise classes, activities, arts and crafts and life skill-building sessions, all free of charge.
GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster’s participants range in age from infants to those 60 years of age. Hewitt is the lone paid employee, but she’s supported by a staff of more than 40 volunteers.
GiGi’s Playhouse bears the name of GiGi Gianni, who was born with Down syndrome in Chicago more than 20 years ago. Since the first GiGi’s Playhouse was founded, 54 other
Suicide Prevention Training Posted
Laura Odicio works on an arts and craft project at GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster. Participants and volunteers gather outside GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster.
See GiGi’s pg 16
A virtual S.A.V.E. Training on Suicide Prevention will be offered on Tuesday, Jan. 24, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. via the Webex platform.
Suicide prevention is the top clinical priority for Veterans Affairs (VA), and the VA seeks to connect veterans who are experiencing an emotional or mental health crisis with lifesaving support. The VA seeks to involve veterans’ family members, peers, and communities so people can work together to reach veterans before a crisis occurs.
The upcoming training is designed to give caregivers key information about suicide prevention, the warning signs for suicide risk, and where to get help. S.A.V.E. encourages caregivers to act with care and compassion if they encounter a suicidal veteran. S.A.V.E. stands for signs of suicidal thinking, ask questions, validate the person’s experience, and encourage treatment and expedite getting help.
To register, visit https:// tinyurl.com/savetraining. Once individuals register, they will be sent the meeting link and other sign-in information to join via a computer, phone, or other smart device. Attendees may download the Webex app to participate, or they may join via telephone.
For more details, contact Lebanon VA Medical Center’s caregiver support number, 717-228-5996.
CHIQUES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH:
1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. Pastor Mike Byrd. Traditional Service at 9-10 am Communion: held 1st Sun. of the month. 5th Sunday of the month: One service only at 9:45 am. Children’s Sunday School 9 am. Adult Sunday School 10:15 am. Kids’ Church 10:30 am Contemporary Service 10:30 am. Nursery provided at all services. Handicapped accessible. Church office: 717653-5175.
COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH: Welcomes you to Love God, Love Others, & Reach
Out with us! 331 Anderson Ferry Rd (off Rt. 441 on Rt. 772), Marietta, PA 17547, 717-426-1345, cbcpa.org. Service times are Sundays at 9:00 & 10:45am. The Livestream service is at 10:45am at cbcpa.org.
GRACE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH
OF MANHEIM: 1483 N. Colebrook Rd.,
Manheim. SUNDAYS: Adult Bible Class at 9:30am and Worship Service at 10:30am. Wednesday Evening Prayer is held from 6:30pm-7:15pm For more details, please visit http://www.gcfmanheim.org or call 717-665-7222.
LEFC - LANCASTER EVANGELICAL FREE
CHURCH: 419 Pierson Road, Lititz.
Sunday Services at 9:00 and 10:50 a.m.
Encounter God through contemporary worship as we explore the Bible together. All are welcome! Our children’s, youth and adult ministries are all about one thing: making disciples of Jesus
Christ who impact our community and the world for God’s glory. 717-6265332. More info: www.lefc.net or visit us on Facebook
MANHEIM BIC CHURCH: 54 N. Penryn Rd.
We invite you to join us as we seek to initiate & nurture a growing relationship with Christ. For online & onsite Sunday worship service times, weekly classes for all ages, and other info please go to manheimbic.org or call 717-665-2133.
Lead Pastor Bryce Taylor. NEWPORT CHURCH: 656W. Newport
Road, Elm, www.newportchurch.net
We are a vibrant family- oriented contemporary church that meets for Sunday “celebration” service at 9:30 a.m. and throughout the week in home groups, including junior-high and senior-high groups. Children love our Kids
Town ministry every Sunday morning!
Our mission is to share God’s Love generously and lead people to new life in Jesus. For info. or directions, see our
Website or call 717-664-2635. Lead
Pastor: Merle Shenk.
RUHL’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: A growing church committed to Christ.
Worship on Sunday morning at 8 am for a traditional feel. Sunday School for all ages at 9:15 am., 10:30 am. Worship led by praise band. (Nursery available.
Handicap accessible.) For more information, please call 717-665-3400 or visit www.ruhlschurch.org Located at 4810 Elizabethtown Rd, Manheim.
SALEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 140 North Penn Street, Manheim. Please join us for 9 am Sunday Worship: In-person and online at our website www.salemanheim.org Sunday School for all ages at 10 am. Free Community Meal on Wednesdays @ 5:30 pm (Sept. thru May). Rev. Dr. John A. Laughlin, Pastor. 717-665-2331
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH:
505 Woodcrest Ave., Lititz Ph:717-626-5580 Rev. Ryan M. Fischer, Pastor Confessions: Sat. 4 pm & anytime on request Daily Masses: Mon.-Sat. 9 am Saturday Vigil Mass: 5 pm Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9 & 11 am Visit www.stjameslititz.orgfor livestream Masses
HOSANNA! A FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS
29 Green Acre Rd., Lititz (717) 626-2560 Worship with us in person @ 9:30am, online or livestream @ www.hosannalititz.org Children & Youth Ministries
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN: Located at 1258 Newport Road, Penryn. Phone: (717) 665-6093. Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Angela Hammer.
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH: 596 West Newport Rd., Lititz. Are you looking for a Church that preaches from the King James Bible? Helps your family grow spiritually? Enjoys the old-time hymns? Look no further! Sunday School 10am, Sunday Morning Worship 11am, and Sunday Evening Worship 6pm. Wednesday Evening Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 pm. Pastor Wiliam Hamm, Jr. (717) 575-0292.
TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST:
2340 State St., East Petersburg. Rev. Dr. Christopher Rankin, Pastor. Phone: (717) 569-1632. Sunday Schedule: 7:45 am Worship with Holy Communion; 9:00 am Sunday School for all ages; 10:00 am Koinonia (Fellowship Time); 10:30 am
Worship (Holy Communion twice a month) Online service is available by visiting www.trinityeastpete.org “Catch the Vision, Share the Joy!”
WAYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 600 Stony Battery Rd., Landisville (near Hempfield High School). Rev. Dr. Stephen P. Fritz, Pastor. Wayside offers two Sunday services: 9:30 am Traditional & 11 am Contemporary with band & Children’s Ministry. Nursery provided at both services. For more info, visit www.waysidepc.org or (717) 898-1551.
WHITE OAK CHURCH : 1211 N. Penryn Rd,
Manheim, PA. You are invited to our
Sunday services: Sunday School for all ages at 8:45am; Worship at 9:45am; scheduled evening services at 7:15pm and Wednesday evening Bible Study at 7:15pm. (1st Wednesday of month).
ON-SITE PUBLIC AUCTION
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE SATURDAY, JANUARY 28
11:00 A.M.
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ON-SITE PUBLIC AUCTION
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE SATURDAY, JANUARY 21
11:00 A.M.
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