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DECEMBER 17, 2025
Sadsbury Friends to Host Christmas Eve Service
BY FRANCINE FULTON
Those seeking a quiet and simple ceremony to celebrate Christmas are invited to attend a Contemplative Christmas Eve program on Wednesday, Dec. 24, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Sadsbury
Friends Meeting House. The program will feature readings, brief periods of silent worship and music by the Krebs family. “The father, Matthew, plays the piano, and the daughter Anika is the singer,” explained meeting member
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Connie Webster. “(The service) will alternate between music, reading and periods of silence.” There will also be congregational candle lighting.
The focus of the readings will be from “The Other Wise Man,” adapted from the
novel by Henry van Dyke. The book tells the story of Artaban, a wise man from Persia, who never makes it to pay homage to the baby Jesus along with the other three wise men. However, he spends his life searching for Jesus, performing acts of service along his journey.
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“Three or four of us will read the story in parts,” noted Webster. “We pared it down to be shorter. The whole (Christmas Eve) program, including the music, will be an hour.”
Refreshments will be served in the community room following the service.
According to www .sadsburyfriendsmeeting .org, the service is designed as a “contrast to the modern consumer culture that surrounds the Christmas season.” The fireplace will be lit in the meetinghouse for the occasion, and the entire event will take place by candlelight. “The meetinghouse was constructed in 1747, making it one of the oldest houses of worship in Lancaster County,” noted Webster.
According to a history of the Sadsbury Friends Meeting, the original meetinghouse was built in 1725.
A larger meetinghouse, the present stone building, was built in 1747. Members of the Friends took part in anti-slavery activities using their homes as “stations” of the Underground Railroad. They were also active in the Christiana Resistance of 1851 and during the time of the Civil War.
A schoolhouse once existed on the property but was torn down when the public road was straightened in 1907. At one time, Maple Grove Mennonites used the meeting as a place to gather. In 1974, Sadsbury Meeting was remodeled again, and the downstairs community room was created.
Those who have never
visited the Quaker meetinghouse will notice that the building has a partition in the middle of the main floor, dividing it into two rooms. “They used to have separate men’s and women’s business meetings, so they made these movable partitions,” Webster explained. “They are in the center of the building. They could shut them and open them for worship, (but) that was in the old days.”
The Sadsbury Friends Meeting House, 1089 Simmontown Road, Gap, is located half a mile east of Route 41. For more information, visit the previously mentioned website or search for “Sadsbury Friends Meeting” on Facebook.
John Walton (left) and Timothy Kirk light candles during a previous contemplative worship service.
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Dec 17. Parkesburg Coffee Klatch Meetup
Lunch at Gabe’s Pizza Place
428 W. First Ave., Parkesburg, 11 a.m. The social group provides an opportunity for people to meet their neighbors and make new friends. There are no fees to participate, and attendees may order food from the menu if they choose. For more information and a schedule of upcoming events, join the “PCK meetups (Parkesburg Coffee Klatch) Meetups!” Facebook group.
Dec. 17. Narcotics Anonymous
IMPACT Church
101 E. First Ave., Parkesburg, 5 p.m.
Dec. 18. Story Time With Santa Moores Memorial Library
9 W. Slokom Ave., Christiana, 6 to 7 p.m. Photo opportunities with Santa will also be available. www.facebook.com/MooresMemorialLibrary
Dec. 21. Christmas Organ Concert
Union Presbyterian Church
5637 Street Road, Kirkwood, 6:30 p.m. The free concert will feature Bob Trimble on the church’s rare, restored organ from the United States Pipe Organ Company. The program will include hymns, and the audience will be invited to sing along on some selections.
Dec. 21. Church Services
Safe Harbor Baptist Church
478 Daleville Road, Cochranville. Sunday school is held at 10 a.m. followed by Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. The service features the King James Version of the Bible and traditional hymns. A Wednesday night prayer and Bible study is offered at 7 p.m. www.safeharborcochranville.org
Dec. 24. Christmas Eve Service
Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church
1121 Octorara Trail, 7 p.m. All are invited. Those with questions may call 610-857-5787.
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LanChester Chorus to Perform Holiday Concert
BY FRANCINE FULTON
The community is welcome to experience the sounds of the season during a Christmas concert that will be presented by the LanChester Chorus on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 3 p.m. at the Christiana Fire Company, 214 S. Bridge St., Christiana.
This year’s concert marks the 75th anniversary of the chorus. To mark the milestone, the concert will feature nostalgic elements. “Anyone that has any involvement with the chorus has been invited back to sing a few song selections,” said director Kim. Kusnersyk of Strasburg, noting that the chorus includes members from both Lancaster and Chester counties, many of whom are also members of their church choirs.
“Our musical selections will (include) old songs that the chorus used to sing throughout the years. We will go retro with the music - songs that people will know,” she added. “Some of the ladies will wear the outfits we have worn previously over the years.”
The upcoming concert will feature both sacred and secular holiday music. The singers will be accompanied by Christine Smith of Willow Street.
“On the sacred side, we will do the ‘Hallelujah’ Chorus and ‘Mary, Did You Know?’” said Kusnersyk. “On the secular side, there will be ‘White Christmas,’ ‘Sleigh Ride’ and ‘The Christmas Song.’”
The fire hall’s banquet room, where the chorus has been rehearsing for more than 70 years, will be decorated for the concert with poinsettias and greens. The singers will dress formally for the occasion. The men will wear dark suits and
red ties, and the ladies will wear black with red scarves.
According to a history of the chorus, the group was founded in 1950 by Martha Jean Moffett and Richard Wright. Wright served as accompanist and business manager for the chorus from 1950 through 2008. In addition to Moffett, the directors over the years have included Sally Breuninger, Jim Zwally, Donald Trostle, Elliott Block, Cliff Behrendt, Earl Pickel and Bill Young.
Over the years, the chorus has presented concerts at local venues, including Longwood Gardens and the Brandywine
River Museum. The chorus has sung the national anthem numerous times for the Philadelphia Phillies and Lancaster Stormers.
It also had the distinction of performing several times at the White House during its Christmas tours and at the Kennedy Center. The chorus performed at the Christmas tree-lighting ceremony at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg and at the open house at the governor’s mansion. In the summer, the group performed concerts in Cape May and in Ocean City, N.J. Kusnersyk, who says
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Chorus members gathered to rehearse on Dec. 8 at the Christiana Fire Company.
Students Invited To Enter Contest
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful has announced the Litter Hawk Youth Award Program, a recognition program for students in kindergarten through sixth grade. Kids will complete a project specific to their grade level. They may participate individually or as part of a lesson initiated by schools, homeschooling programs, Scout troops, 4-H clubs, environmental clubs, or other groups.
The Litter Hawk Youth Award Program is a way for kids to share their hope, optimism, and concerns about litter and inspire others to care for their communities. This year’s theme is “Celebrate America250 - Keep It Beautiful!” in support of the country’s 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026.
Students in kindergarten through fourth grade will make a poster, those in fifth grade will write an essay, and those in sixth grade will make a video. The deadline for participating is Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026.
The first- and second-place winners in each grade level will be awarded certificates. All participants will receive recognition of participation with a Litter Hawk sticker.
Winners will be announced on Saturday, April 2, 2026, in coordination with an awards ceremony at the Pennsylvania State Capitol, where all winning entries will be on display as part of the 2026 Litter Hawk Youth Award exhibit. All winners and their families, guardians, and teachers are welcome to attend. Special guests will include representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and America250PA.
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Lighten the load. How much weight is being carted around in a vehicle can directly affect the amount of gas it consumes. Remove any unnecessary items from the trunk or cargo area of a truck or SUV. Consider removing extra accessories, like roof racks or hitches.
Accelerate slowly. Resist the urge to gun it when beginning to move after a stop light or stop sign, as rapid acceleration wastes gas. Press the accelerator pedal gently to increase speed gradually and conserve fuel. Similarly, coast to a stop, rather than slamming on the brakes.
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the engine if the car will be idling for more than a minute. Modern engines do not need to be warmed up for more than 30 to 60 seconds, even when the weather is cold. Driving will warm up the car faster than idling while parked, provided the car is driven moderately until the temperature gauge shows the car has reached the right temperature.
Consider whether to use air conditioning or put the windows down. While it’s true that the air conditioning will drain fuel when in use, driving with the windows open makes the vehicle less aerodynamic by causing drag. Some experts recommended leaving the windows down during slower city driving and using the air conditioning for higher speeds on the highway.
Keep tires properly inflated. Poorly inflated
tires can make a vehicle less efficient by causing more friction between tires and the roadway. Check the PSI rating for the tires and inflate accordingly. Many modern vehicles automatically alert drivers when tires are low on air.
Drive a consistent speed. When driving on the highway, switch to cruise control to maintain a consistent speed. This action can reduce drag, which in turn reduces fuel consumption. Stick to a maintenance schedule. Maintaining a vehicle by getting routine oil changes, fluid checks and other simple upkeep helps a car or truck run properly, which can help conserve fuel.
These are just a few strategies drivers may employ to conserve fuel.
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that she gets her love of music from her father, was a member of the LanChester Chorus before being named its director more than 20 years ago. “My father was an original member of the chorus in 1950,” she stated.
Kusnersyk also announced that she will retire as director, and that this will the group’s final performance of its Christmas concert. “We had a great run,” she stated. “We sang at fabulous places.”
Light refreshments, including cookies and punch, will be served after the concert. There is no admission fee, but a freewill offering will be received.
Those with questions about the concert may contact Kusnersyk at kkusnersyk@yahoo.com.
Recipe for Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies
Food helps to set the festive atmosphere that has become synonymous with the holiday season. Many celebrants asked to recall their fondest memories of the holiday season would point to nights spent surrounded by loved ones at the family dinner table, which serves as a testament to the unifying power of food during a special time of year.
Holiday hosts looking to use food to set a festive tone can consider this recipe for “Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies” from Lines+Angles.
Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies
Makes 48 cookies
Ingredients:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
48 large red M&M candies
96 mini semisweet chocolate chips
Pretzels, broken into 96 1-inch pieces
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, beat together butter, peanut butter, sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add egg and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, and place at least 1 inch apart on cookie sheet. Bake only 10 to 12 cookies at a time. Refrigerate the bowl of dough in between batches. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes, until the cookies are just set.
4. Immediately place one M&M in the center of each cookie for a nose (press down a bit if cookies aren’t flat enough), 2 mini chocolate chips for the eyes, and 2 pretzel pieces at the top for antlers. Carefully transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips To Manage Work-Related Stress
Work-related stress is a significant issue for millions of professionals. Research from the management system experts at Moodle found that 66% of American employees are experiencing a form of burnout in 2025.
Stress is sometimes considered a good thing, and medical professionals even note that acute stress can help to sharpen focus and compel some people to reach their full potential. However, the Mayo Clinic reports that chronic stress has been linked to a host of serious health problems, including anxiety, depression, digestive issues, and heart disease.
The American Institute of Stress notes that work is a major stressor for professionals. Embracing strategies to manage
work-related stress can help professionals reduce their risk for some serious health conditions.
The American Psychological Association (APA) advises professionals to monitor their stressors by maintaining a journal for a week or two in which they document situations that trigger stress. When documenting stressors, people should also jot down their responses and feelings, as well as details about the environment when stress kicked in, such as the people around them. Keeping a journal can help to identify the sources of stress and determine if there are any patterns that trigger it.
People are advised to embrace healthy responses to stress. The APA notes that exercise, yoga, or any
other form of physical activity is generally helpful and a healthy response to stress. Too often individuals lean into unhealthy responses, such as drinking alcohol or eating unhealthy foods after a stressful workday. But the Cleveland Clinic notes that relying on alcohol as a coping mechanism for stress only exacerbates the feelings of depression and anxiety that stress can trigger.
Stress may be reduced by establishing boundaries between one’s professional and personal life. The APA notes that the digital era has led many professionals to feel pressured to be available around the clock, but work-life boundaries can be vital to combatting career-related stress. Turning off notifications from work email accounts at the end of the workday can help to establish a boundary. In addition, people should resist any temptation to check emails before going to bed, as doing so might trigger stress that makes it hard to fall asleep.
Using personal or vacation time can be helpful as well. The 2024 Sorbet PTO (Paid Time Off) Report
found that 62% of professionals did not use all of their PTO in 2023, which marked a 5% increase in unused PTO from the year prior. The APA notes that time off is linked to reduced stress as well as lower rates of heart disease, depression, and anxiety. In addition, professionals may or may not be surprised to learn that time off has been linked to improved productivity.
Work is a significant source of stress for millions of professionals. Embracing healthy ways to combat work-related stress can benefit both a person’s personal and professional life.
nutritional deficiencies can affect aging individuals, which can decrease quality of life and lead to poor health outcomes. Individuals should pay attention to their vitamin and mineral intake at various ages so they do not miss out on important nutrients.
As individuals age, they may notice they do not need to consume as many calories, noted Connie Bales, associate director of the Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center at Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center. People require fewer calories every decade because they are moving around less and have less muscle mass. This change causes a decline in metabolic rate.
However, even though caloric needs go down with age, it is important to pack as much nutrition into the calories a person does consume. That means finding nutrient-rich foods like whole grains, fruits, nuts, beans, vegetables, and fish.
In addition, aging people should consume more lean protein. Muscle loss and loss of strength can develop as a person ages. Healthline says the average adult loses 3% to 8% of his or her muscle mass each decade after age 30. Eating more protein could
help aging bodies maintain muscle.
People should also eat fortified cereals and grains, as the ability to absorb vitamin B12 can decrease as one gets older and with the use of certain medicines. Many health professionals recommend patients get more vitamin B12 by consuming foods enriched with this vitamin. Vitamin supplements may be needed in addition to food.
Drinking more fluids is important. Health.com says the sensation of thirst declines with age, so people should be sure to drink water and other fluids. Doing so also helps with digestion.
People should prioritize bone health. Osteoporosis is a concern for older adults, particularly women who have reached menopause. Osteoporosis occurs when bones become brittle and can break from only the slightest bump or fall, says the Mayo Clinic. Vitamin D and calcium help strengthen bones, and older adults may need more of these nutrients.
Individuals should speak with their health care providers and nutritionists for further insight into their changing nutritional needs. Such professionals can help customize diets to address specific health concerns.
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Dec. 24. Christmas Eve Services
Penningtownville Presbyterian Church 406 Main St., Atglen. There will be a family Advent service at 4:30 p.m., as well as a traditional Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. All are welcome. Those with questions may call 610-593-2173.
Dec. 31. “Noon” Year’s Eve Story Time Parkesburg Free Library 105 West St., Parkesburg 11 a.m. There will be stories and crafts and a countdown to 12 noon. Call the library at 610-857-5165 for more information.
Feb. 20 and 21, 2026. Octorara Invitational Indoor Wiffle Ball Tournament
Octorara Junior-Senior High School 226 Highland Road, Atglen. Registration for the 16th annual event is underway. The tournament is open to male and female players from fourth grade to adult, who will participate in various age divisions, A fee will be charged per team. Proceeds will benefit the Octorara baseball program. To register and for more information, visit www .octorarabaseball.com/ wiffle-ball-tourney-reg.
The Community Calendar is a weekly feature of the Community Courier. Submit your meeting or event for consideration in writing at least two weeks prior to the event. Email submissions to ffulton@engleonline.com. For more information, call 800800-1833, ext. 6018.
