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FEBRUARY 24, 2021
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXII • NO 5
Partnership Brings Generations Together community about bringing club members in for Christmas caroling a few years ago. partnership between high “That was so well received, school students and senior we started thinking, ‘What citizens has brought joy to else could we do?’” recalled both groups as students in ManWise, who is retired but volheim Central High School’s Interact unteers as a club adviser. Club have made a connection with Soon, the club members were residents of Pleasant View Retireholding technology help nights ment Community in Manheim. twice a year. “Teens are really tech savvy, and a lot of our residents are new to technology,” said Aubrey Smith, community engagement coordinator for Pleasant View. Pleasant View resident Darlene Shenk (left) gets some assistance “It was great to have the students help our from Manheim Central students Adam D’Angelo (center) and Stefan Spohn during a pre-COVID technology help night. residents with everything from their digital cameras to iPads to Moyer, a junior at Manheim Central. helping others, said Emmy Varner, printing.” “It was so much fun working with the club president. “We engage in comStudents were paired one- residents. A lot of it was really simple munity service projects,” she to-one with residents, and to help with, but some of it was chal- explained, adding that the group participants soon realized lenging, too. I learned a little bit might clean up a roadside or baby-sit both parties were benefiting about flip phones because I didn’t children during parent-teacher confrom the technology nights. “I know much about them before I ferences. “This year has looked a little went to my first tech night went.” different for us, but we’re still finding two years ago,” said Emma ways to connect with other people.” Interact Club has a mission of Christmas caroling is a favorite activity for both students in Interact See Partnership pg 12 Club and residents of Pleasant View Retirement Community.
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Participants Invited To Move For Life BY CATHY MOLITORIS
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
It may be winter, but spring is just around the corner. The Spring Roses Vendor and Craft Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 6, at the Manheim Community Farm Show Exhibition Hall, 502 E. Adele Ave. More than 25 vendors will offer a range of products and services, said Janessa Diffenderfer, host of the event. See Craft Show pg 2
Align Life Ministries will hold an in-person and virtual Move for Life: Walk Run Plus fundraising event to benefit the organization.
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“It’s really nice to connect with the community and bridge the gap between teenagers and the older generation,” said Emma Levitan, a 12thgrade student. “I love being able to bring joy to the residents, especially during a time like this past year.” The partnership began after former Interact adviser Lu Ann Wise approached the retirement
For 35 years, Align Life Ministries has been holding an annual Walk Run for Life fundraiser. This year, the organization formerly known as Susquehanna Valley Pregnancy Services will hold an expanded event called Move for Life: Walk Run Plus. An in-person event will be held on Saturday, May 8, at The Junction Center, 1875 Junction Road, Manheim. The fundraiser also features a virtual option for participation. “The in-person event will offer a 5K run and 1-mile walk simultaneously, starting at 9 a.m.,”
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