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Special Olympics Lancaster athletes celebrate a triumphant accomplishment.
afforded opportunities to interact Olympics Lancaster provide are with peers and other members of free to participants and their families. the community. Special Olympics Lancaster does Those opportunities that Special See Special Olympics pg 2
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Healing Is the Point of Acupuncture
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BY JEFF FALK
It’s natural, nontraditional and minimally invasive. It uses tiny pains with the goal to lessen, treat and even cure big pains. But perhaps the most important element to know about acupuncture is that it aims to unlock the sometimes-underestimated strength of the body’s own healing powers.
“The body itself is pretty incredible. The body is very smart,” said Dr. Ashley LeClair, a Pennsylvania licensed acupuncturist who operates Lititz Acupuncture, 1555 Highlands Drive, Suite 103, Lititz, with her husband, Dr. John Marino. “We meet the patient where they are to help them feel better when they walk out of here.” The physical act of acupuncture involves inserting between four
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Empathy and empowerment. Care management and case management. Life-skill training and independence promotion. United Disabilities Services (UDS) does work worth celebrating. “UDS serves with a lot of programs, and one of the most visible is service dogs,” said Angela Trout, the annual gifts and events officer for UDS. “Many people come to us through service dogs. Our mission is enhancing abilities and changing lives. We help people gain independence and help people stay in their homes longer. Some of our programs are expensive to run because we provide quality services to our clients. It’s important to support the work we do.” UDS Foundation, the fundraising arm of UDS, will present this year’s edition of its annual gala from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, at the Marriott Lancaster Penn Square, 25 S. Queen St., Lancaster. While it is UDS’ largest fundraising event, the festive gala will celebrate the organization’s 61st anniversary and serve as community outreach for what UDS does and what it’s all about. UDS is headquar tered at 2270 Erin Court, Lancaster. “A gala is a grand celebration,” said Trout. “It’s more than a cocktail party. It is a fundraising event, but it’s elevated. It’s somewhat elegant, but not stuffy. Our gala ties in our mission to reinforce why visitors are there.
See Acupuncture pg 4 LeClair and Dr. John Marino
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ome of its offerings aren’t exactly what one might consider traditional Olympic sports. But what makes Special Olympics so special is that it unlocks potential, it explores the therapeutic nature of athletics, and it enhances lives. “My favorite part is watching the growth of athletes as people,” said Lynn Lopez, a team lead for Special Olympics Lancaster. “Not just as athletes, but as individuals,” said Anne Phillips, a sports team leader for Special Olympics Lancaster. “I have one particular athlete who was shy and reserved, and now he’s not afraid to speak with anybody. He’s developed quite a bit of confidence.” Special Olympics Lancaster uses sports to serve local residents with intellectual disabilities and delayed development issues. Athletes are mentored by coaches, learn the finer points of sports and are
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