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There are many meaningful ways to memorialize a loved one who has passed. All of them are heartfelt, comforting and inspirational. But one of the most moving ways is assisting someone who is experiencing life challenges which are similar to the ones your beloved faced. Take the Zeke Mumma Memorial Golf Outing as a great example.
“We do know it’s a good thing,” said Laurie Mumma, Zeke’s mom and one of the organizers of the benefit golf outing. “We’ve always wanted to help people, but we don’t have thousands (of dollars) to give away. There are so many different things you need for these kids; it’s just a world of expense. If we can help people, we’re just like, ‘Let’s do it.’” Recently, the Mumma family helped stage the 15th edition of See The Mummas pg 4
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Meta glasses do not help those with vision loss see better. Meta glasses are smart glasses that assist the visually impaired to overcome their challenges in alternate ways, navigate their worlds more effectively and make their lives better. “Technology can be a very helpful tool,” said Taylor Newswanger, who’s been a low vision occupational therapist at VisionCorps for 10 years. “There are a lot of low-tech things that can be helpful. But (VisionCorps is) not just about technology. We’re about people and their needs.” VisionCorps, which is located at 244 N. Queen St., Lancaster, does not sell meta glasses - they are available at the offices of local eye doctors and through large retailers like Amazon. But VisionCorps does offer training, advice and consultations about the practical applications and the uses of meta glasses. Newswanger also periodically presents meta glasses as a topic in VisionCorps’ quarterly webinar series VC Presents, which is currently available on www.youtube.com. “Meta glasses work with AI; it’s a camera and a phone,” said Newswanger. “It’s all auditory. The glasses connect to smart phones or tablets, where it gets information. It’s connecting to the internet, and it’s giving you that information. It’s like having Siri or Alexa on your face, and when it’s on your face, it can travel with you.” “You can tell the glasses to read a piece of paper for you,” See Glasses pg 8
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Mu sic is a s er ies o f sounds, notes, beats and rhy thms arranged in a way that is pleasing to the ear. But music is also a combination of dozens of different genres culturally influenced by time-honored traditions, not unlike Scottish or Celtic. “We play a variety of Irish and Scottish music,” said Christy King, who’s been the musical director of the Ceili Band for five years. “ T he music uses ornamentation and rhythms that are very distinct from other music. While we use sheet music as well, the style needs to be studied by ear in order to capture the essence of music. That probably creates the greatest challenge for musicians lear ning Celtic music , especially for those trained classically.” A part of the Paloma Performance Troupe, the Ceili Band is an independent musical ensemble that also supports the Doherty Petri School of Irish Dance. After all, what’s dancing
without music? The Ceili Band generally practices a couple of times a week, mainly at the Celtic Center of Lancaster, 1285 Manheim Pike, Lancaster. “Our goal is to bring musicians of all ages and musical backgrounds together to learn and enjoy Celtic music,” said King. “The band is also an opportunity for musicians to get experience performing on a stage for an audience.” The Ceili Band is made up of about 25 musicians, mostly from L ancaster County and ranging in age from 8 to 70. Those musicians play fiddles, keyboards, guitars, cellos, bodhrans, f lutes and a double bass. “I think the band is unique in the wide range of ages and abilities,” said King, a resident of Ephrata. “We try to have a place for everyone to participate. We want people to know that anyone is welcome to come give the band a try.” In collaboration with the dancers, the Ceili Band performs about four times a year, at venues and events
Members of the Ceili Band play a number at a recent concert.
like the Lititz Fire and Ice Festival, the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, Highland Presbyterian Church and the Mar yland Irish Festival. “Celtic music is beautiful and attainable for anyone,” said King, “whether you want to dust off your fiddle and join us at practice or come out to one of our performances. We hope to pass on the joy of music to everyone around us.” The Ceili Band was formed about five years ago, around the same time that dance instructor Esther Pujol was piecing together the Doherty Petri School of
Irish Dance. It turned out to be a match made in Irish music heaven. “I had been teaching fiddle lessons at the Celtic Center and started a group practice with some of my students, along with a few other musicians from the dance school,” said King. “Esther was, at the same time, putting together numbers with the dancers, some of them involving both the band and the dancers together. The idea was Esther’s brainchild, and we worked it out along with the help of many other incredible teachers and musicians over the years.”
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handcrafted items by resident and local artisans. The event will be open to the public on Friday, Oct. 23, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Steinman Hall on Founders Campus at Moravian Manor Communities. Visitors will have the oppor tunity to browse and purchase an extensive variety of handcrafted pieces and to meet the artists. The available items will represent numerous artistic mediums, including jewelry, pottery, blown glass, textiles, photography, stained glass, felting, crocheting, fine art, and woodworking. This year’s event will showcase 17 artisans - nine MMC residents and eight artists from the surrounding community. I t e m s f ro m t h e M M C woodshop and library will also be available. Artist participation fees from the event will benefit the Moravian Manor Communities Benevolent Fund.
Visitors should use the octagon entrance at 300 W. Lemon St., which will be decorated for the event. Signs will direct guests to Steinman Hall. Attendees are asked to park along
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proven what is possible when people come together,” said Sommerhoff. “Every dollar matters. Every step counts. Every act of compassion helps bridge the gap for someone who might otherwise go without.” Participants in the Lititz CROP Hunger Walk will navigate either a 1-mile or a 3-mile trek from Lititz Church of the Brethren to Lititz Springs Park through town and back to the church. Through donations, sponsorships from families and friends and money from the walkers themselves, the event is hoping to raise $5,500 for the hungry. A quarter of those funds will go to the Warwick Community Hub, while the remainder of the donations will benefit Church World Service. “Walkers of all ages are welcome,” said Sommerhoff, a resident of Lititz. “Most walkers are from Lititz, and many are from churches in our area, but everyone is welcome to walk with us. We have had children, youth and adults, including walkers over the age of 90.” According to the Warwick Community Hub, the current poverty rate in the Warwick School District is more than 35%, a rate that
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ref lects the number of students who qualify for free and reduced meals. The World Health Organization estimates that nearly 10% of the world’s population faces hunger each day, partly because of climate change, poverty and conflict. “In the early years, the walk was a longer d i s t a n c e ,” s a i d S o m merhoff, “and involved larger groups of walkers from churches around Lititz. Over the years, the number of walkers and participating churches has become fewer.” October will mark the 45th anniversary of the Lititz CROP Hunger Walk. Since 1981, the local walk has raised a total of $208,517 for the nutritionally challenged. “On Oct. 25, we will celebrate the past, act in the present and walk toward a future where all are fed,” said Sommerhoff. “Lititz has been walking faithfully for 45 years. Imagine what the next 45 years could bring if we continue to walk with the same faith and determination. Let us continue to walk humbly, love mercy and do justice until hunger is no more.” For additional information, go to https://events .c rophunger walk .or g/ chw/event/lititzpa.
For the four th year, Newport Church invites the community to its Fall Fest, to be held on Sunday, Oct. 25, at the church, 656 W. Newport Road, Elm. The festivities will run from 2 to 4 p.m. and will feature fun for people of all ages. “Phredd from WJTL will be providing music and enter tainment at 2:30 p.m.,” said Leah Miller, Fall Fest team leader. Additional activities will i nc l ude face pa i nt i n g , balloon art, a corn table, bounce houses, an inflatable obstacle course, yard games and a craft. “K ids will also get a chance to check out a fire truck, and we’ll finish the afternoon with a candy scramble at 3:45 p.m.,” Miller said. The afternoon will feature free food, and a prayer tent will be set up for anyone to come and receive prayer. “Fall Fest is completely free, so come on out and join us,” Miller remarked. “We’d love to have you and your family there.” The inspiration for Fall Fest was simple, Miller said. “ We w a n t e d t o f i n d a f u n a nd m e a n i n g f u l way to reach out to our community and create a place where families could
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ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH: 505 Woodcrest Ave., Lititz Ph:717-626-5580 Rev. Stephen D. Weitzel Confessions: Sat. 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm and anytime on request Daily Masses: Tues.-Fri. 9 am Saturday Vigil Mass: 4 pm Sunday Masses: 8:30 am & 10:30 am www.stjameslititz.org for livestream Masses 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 Joshua Freeland (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!”
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the annual Zeke Mumma Memorial Golf Outing at Manor Golf Club in Sinking Spring. The event raised about $6,000, proceeds that were donated to the family of 15-yearold Conestoga Valley Hig h School student Miles Brenneman, who has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. A b o u t 1 5 0 p l aye r s and supporters participated in the golf outing, as well as a handful of generous sponsors. The Brenneman family is using the money as a down payment on a handicapped-accessible van. “The goal of the Zeke Mumma Memorial Golf Outing is to help other families who have special needs kids and give them f in anc i al s u p p or t in honor of our son, Zeke,” said Mumma. “In the special needs world, it takes finances. (The donation is) a dent in the cost of a van.” “Two friends of mine nominated this family,” continued Mumma. “Miles does not eat orally. He’s in a wheelchair; he’s not walking and talking.
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But he has emotions and vision, and he does get excited.” The Zeke Mumma Memorial Golf Outing was established in 2012 to help defray the Mummas’ medical expenses and supportive costs associated with caring for Zeke. After Zeke passed in April of 2021 at the age of 17, the Mummas decided to continue conducting the golf outing and to present the proceeds to families who have similar needs. Over the course of its existence, the golf outing h a s ra i s e d m o re t h a n $150,000, and during the last six years the Mummas have blessed six different families with the proceeds. T h at mone y h a s gone toward things like housing renovations, doorway widenings, an all-terrain wheelchair, playground turf and tuition to Aaron’s Acres camps. “My husband said, ‘I think we can do a golf outing,’ and we went for it,” said Mumma, a resident of Lititz. “That’s how we started it, and we’ve been able to raise a good check every year. God put it on our hearts to keep going. Over the years, we’ve had so many people help us, we wanted to help others. It brings the community together. People just see love in progress.” Zeke Mumma suffered a brain injur y when he was eight months old and spent the rest of his life in a wheelchair. The injury also affected his digestive system and his breathing. “Zeke would laugh when you would do fast movements, and he did some Hersheypark rides,” said Mumma. “He was nonverbal; his communications were three movements. He had seizures. He loved to be read to. We were his entertainment. He would smile and giggle and laugh. He had a lot of his needs met, and he had to be patient at a point.” “We have a good peace about where he is,” concluded Mumma. “My husband and I have peace because he went before us. We were concerned we’d go before him. He is with the best healer in the universe. We are blessed that he is in Heaven. It just makes Heaven a little better to get there.”
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HIGHLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 500 East Roseville Rd., Lancaster (off Rt. 272 / Oregon Pike). (717) 569-2651 Sunday 10 AM Worship Service, also available online. www.HighlandPC.org 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 NEWPORT CHURCH: 656 W. 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 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.
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ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH: 505 Woodcrest Ave., Lititz Ph:717-626-5580 Rev. Stephen D. Weitzel Confessions: Sat. 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm and anytime on request Daily Masses: Tues.-Fri. 9 am Saturday Vigil Mass: 4 pm Sunday Masses: 8:30 am & 10:30 am www.stjameslititz.org for livestream Masses 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 Joshua Freeland (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!”
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).
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the annual Zeke Mumma Memorial Golf Outing at Manor Golf Club in Sinking Spring. The event raised about $6,000, proceeds that were donated to the family of 15-yearold Conestoga Valley Hig h School student Miles Brenneman, who has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. A b o u t 1 5 0 p l aye r s and supporters participated in the golf outing, as well as a handful of generous sponsors. The Brenneman family is using the money as a down payment on a handicapped-accessible van. “The goal of the Zeke Mumma Memorial Golf Outing is to help other families who have special needs kids and give them f in anc i al s u p p or t in honor of our son, Zeke,” said Mumma. “In the special needs world, it takes finances. (The donation is) a dent in the cost of a van.” “Two friends of mine nominated this family,” continued Mumma. “Miles does not eat orally. He’s in a wheelchair; he’s not walking and talking.
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But he has emotions and vision, and he does get excited.” The Zeke Mumma Memorial Golf Outing was established in 2012 to help defray the Mummas’ medical expenses and supportive costs associated with caring for Zeke. After Zeke passed in April of 2021 at the age of 17, the Mummas decided to continue conducting the golf outing and to present the proceeds to families who have similar needs. Over the course of its existence, the golf outing h a s ra i s e d m o re t h a n $150,000, and during the last six years the Mummas have blessed six different families with the proceeds. T h at mone y h a s gone toward things like housing renovations, doorway widenings, an all-terrain wheelchair, playground turf and tuition to Aaron’s Acres camps. “My husband said, ‘I think we can do a golf outing,’ and we went for it,” said Mumma, a resident of Lititz. “That’s how we started it, and we’ve been able to raise a good check every year. God put it on our hearts to keep going. Over the years, we’ve had so many people help us, we wanted to help others. It brings the community together. People just see love in progress.” Zeke Mumma suffered a brain injur y when he was eight months old and spent the rest of his life in a wheelchair. The injury also affected his digestive system and his breathing. “Zeke would laugh when you would do fast movements, and he did some Hersheypark rides,” said Mumma. “He was nonverbal; his communications were three movements. He had seizures. He loved to be read to. We were his entertainment. He would smile and giggle and laugh. He had a lot of his needs met, and he had to be patient at a point.” “We have a good peace about where he is,” concluded Mumma. “My husband and I have peace because he went before us. We were concerned we’d go before him. He is with the best healer in the universe. We are blessed that he is in Heaven. It just makes Heaven a little better to get there.”
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McNees Hires New Associate
McNees Wallace & Nurick has welcomed Madison Butler as a new associate. Butler works with the firm’s Construction Group in the Lancaster office, assisting owners, contractors, and subcontractors in contract negotiations and disputes involving public and private projects. Her work includes purchase orders, contract terms, releases, and waivers. Butler previously clerked with McNees’ construction attorneys during the Madison Butler time she was earning her law degree from Thomas also holds a bachelor ’s R. Kline School of Law of degree from Washington & Duquesne University. She Jefferson College.
Promise Players to Present Comedy The Promise Players will present “See You in Bells” by Edie Claire from Thursday to Sunday, Nov. 5 to 8, and Thursday to Sunday, Nov. 12 to 15, at Lampeter Church of the Brethren, 1900 Lampeter Road, Lancaster. Performances will take place on Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. “See You in Bells” is a comedy centered on a wedding that faces numerous obstacles, including three generations of weddings with inexplicable disasters, a church building that is falling down, half the wedding party missing, and the bride’s sisters still fighting over what happened at the last wedding. But the
bride’s brother is determined to end the sisters’ feud and the family curse. Seating is general admission on a first-come, first-served basis, but reservations are encouraged, as shows typically sell out. To reserve seats, visit www .promiseplayers.org. For assistance, call the church o f f i ce o n Mo nd ay s to Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 717-464-2050. T here is a sug gested donation, with a discount for children ages 5 to 12; the fee is payable at the door. Children under age 5 will be admitted for free. A family cap may be applied to families with children age 18 and under. Proceeds from the show will benefit a local nonprofit.
“A Taste of Science” Planned Lancaster Science Factor y, 454 New Holland Ave., Lancaster, will host A Taste o f S c ience on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets include d i n n e r f r o m F r i s c o ’s C hicken, desser t from Nothing Bundt Cakes, and drinks from Thistle Finch Distillery, as well as trivia and beer tastings. T he event will also feature a silent auction and giveaway drawings. Proceeds from the event will help the Lancaster Sci-
ence Factory to carry out its mission to inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence in young learners. Funds help to make hands-on STEM experiences accessible to all students across Lancaster County. People must be at least 21 to attend. Lancaster Science Factory will be closed to the public all day in preparation for the event. To purchase ticke ts , visit htt ps://lancaster s c i e n c e f a c t o r y. o r g / event/a-taste-of-science-2/.
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continued Newswanger. “It can use GPS or help you navigate a crosswalk. This is a tool that can help you be more independent; it’s not taking independence away. I t ’s s ay i n g t h at because you can’t do it with your eyes, the glasses can do it for you.” The current form of meta glasses employs updated AI technology. Over the past two years, VisionCorps has assisted more than 100 meta glasses users. “We have people coming in and wanting to tr y them,” said Newswanger, a resident of East Hempfield Township. “We want them to be clients and to meet with someone from our occupational team. We don’t sell the glasses, but we can help them find vendors, and they can come back and we will help train them with their glasses.” According to Vision-
Corps, there are nearly 5,000 adults in Lancaster County living with vision loss, and of those adults, 5.4% are over age 65. “(Meta glasses are) popular because they’re affordable,” said Newswanger. “Unfortunately, insurance does not view any visual aid as a necessity. It can be easy to use; hands-free is definitely nice, and they’re very stylish. There can be some scary things about AI, but Meta has put privacy features in place. It’s about teaching people how to be smart with AI. We teach you what not to do with them so they can continue to be used for good.” Meta glasses are also the perfect example of the role that VisionCorps plays in the Lancaster County community. “We just want as many people as possible (to) be aware that vision loss is
A VisionCorps client uses Meta glasses to help him communicate.
a difficult journey,” said Newswanger. “It can be scary, but we want to provide guidance so they can be independent on that journey. Vision loss is an age-related disease. Older people didn’t grow up with technology, and sometimes they’re not open to technology. But even if you’re older, you can use it. A lot of our younger clients find
it’s really helpful. There are a lot of cool features, and it’s an aid to things.” VisionCorps’ next VC Presents webinar is titled “Holiday Kitchen Confidence: Cooking and Baking With Vision Loss,” and it will initially be presented from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20. For additional information, go to https://visioncorps.net.
Wenger Joins North Group Consultants
Program to Focus on Iron Industry
North Group Consultants has announced the addition of Jay Wenger to the firm. Wenger joins North Group’s team following his time with the University of Scranton and his retirement from the United States Army. As a North Group consultant, Wenger will help business leaders to grow in their leadership, develop their teams, and manage organizational change, business transitions, strategic planning, and more. Wenger served in various roles during his tenure with the military, including three combat tours between 2005 and 2012. He retired as a lieutenant colonel and held positions such as chief of staff and deputy chief of planning. Most recently, Wenger served as the chair and professor of leadership studies at the University of Scranton. Wenger earned a bachelor’s degree from Millersville University as well as a Master of Business A d m i n i s t ra t i o n f ro m Webster University and a doctorate in accounting from the University of Scranton. During his military tenure, he completed
The Historical Society o f the Co calico Valle y (HSCV) will offer a program, “Colonial and Early Ironworks,” on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m. at Holy Tr inity Lutheran Church, 167 E. Main St., Ephrata. Historian and author Dan Graham will discuss the vital role of Pennsylvania’s iron industr y in Colonial America and the key role ironmasters played in the success of
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the United States Ranger School and the U.S. Army Command and General Staff Officers Course, receiving three Bronze Star Medals and five Meritorious Service Medals. A speaker and writer, Wenger is passionate about developing mission-ready leaders by instilling clarity, team trust, and ethical leadership. As a leadership coach and mentor, he provides intentional feedback and strategic guidance through transitions with the goal of enabling leaders to build strong cultures amid organizational change. For more information about North Group Consultants, visit www.north groupconsultants.com.
the Revolutionary War. The program is free and open to the public. The parking lot and entrance are accessible via the alley at the rear of the church. For more information a b o u t the HS CV, v isi t www.cocalicovalleyhs.org or call 717-733-1616. Additionally, the historical society has announced that there will be no food stand on its front lawn during this year’s Ephrata parade.
Women’s Club Plans Meeting The Lancaster Christian Women’s Club will hold a “A Tisket, a Tasket” buffet luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Casa di Fiori at The Inn at Leola Village, 38 Deborah Drive, Leola. Doors will open at 11 a.m. The program will feature a Basket Bonanza, during which attendees m ay p u rc h a s e t h e m e d baskets. The speaker will be Peggy Bermudez, a graduate of the University at Buffalo in New York. Her
presentation, “All Tied Up in Knots,” will focus on what happens when a person loosens the “knots” that hold them back. All women are invited to attend. There is a cost per person. Reservations and payments are required by Wednesday, Oct. 21. T h o s e re g i s t e r i n g a re asked to note the names of their guests and those they wish to sit with. Any c a n ce l l at i o n s m u s t b e made by Oct. 21. For more details and reservations, call 717-799-0088.