Lancaster County 50plus Senior News June 2012

By Alysa Poindexter

Ralph and Mille Boeshore are truly a striking couple when they are

together—whether it is celebrating more than six decades of marriage or

rolling impressive strikes at their local bowling alley.

Approaching their 66th wedding anniversary in October, the 90-year-old

and 87-year-old Mechanicsburg residents’ continued enthusiasm for bowling

has earned them several titles and respect amongst fellow bowlers.

After decades of being part of such a precious partnership, their love for

one another and for bowling is evident.

In 1946, Ralph—originally from Jonestown in Lebanon County—had

just returned from serving during World War II when the couple first met

while working at the Middletown depot.

“I was a widow and my husband was killed in Germany,” said Mille.

Both were attracted to one another instantly. They can still recall the early

blossoming of feelings for each other.

“She’s very attractive,” Ralph responded affectionately about his wife. “She

wore her hair up—it was very pretty.”

“He was a very nice person,” Mille added with a smile. “He’s a loving,

dear man—very kind and a caring person.”

It was then that couple would discover their shared love of sports on their

A StrikingCouple

Ralph and Mille Boeshore have spent more than 50 years

reaping the benefits of bowling: mental, social, and physical.

Living Memoirs of

My Father

page 14

Northern Lancaster County

50plus EXPO Highlights

page 16

please see STRIKING page 18

Inside:

Local Couple Continues Bowlingafter Decades of Partnership

Lancaster County Edition June 2012 Vol. 18 No. 6

2 June 2012 50plus SeniorNews • www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com

Dear Savvy Senior,

I am 58 years old and have noticed that

I’ve become more forgetful lately, and it

troubles me. My mother died with

Alzheimer’s disease about 15 years ago, and

I am afraid I might be next. Is my

forgetfulness something I should worry

about? – Forgetful Frank

Dear Frank,

Forgetfulness is something everyone

experiences from time to time, but at

what point does it indicate the beginning

of a more serious problem?

Here’s what you should

know.

Memory Loss

Yes, it is true that

forgetfulness and memory

loss can be symptoms of

more serious problems,

but it doesn’t necessarily

mean you have

Alzheimer’s disease.

While some memory

changes are normal as we age, memory

loss can also be brought on by a variety of

factors like stress, lack of sleep, side effects

of medications, depression, vitamin

deficiencies, a head injury, thyroid

disease, alcohol, a small stroke,

Alzheimer’s disease, and more.

If your forgetfulness or memory loss is

starting to affect your daily life, you need

to see your doctor. Here are some

potential warning signs that may indicate

a more serious problem:

• Forgetting or misplacing things much

more often than you used to

• Forgetting how to do things you’ve

done many times before

• Trouble learning new things

• Repeating phrases or stories in the same

conversation

• Trouble recalling simple words or names

in conversation or using inappropriate

words

• Trouble making choices or handling

money

• Becoming lost while driving

• Not being able to keep track of what

happens each day

• Rapid mood changes for no apparent

reason

Memory Screening

A memory screening is a good first

step toward early detection of dementia,

including Alzheimer’s disease or other

types of conditions that can cause

memory loss. Memory screenings (that

turn out normal) can also let you know

that you’re OK, which can ease your fears

and provide some peace of mind.

If you have some concerns about your

memory loss or have a family history of

Alzheimer’s disease, a memory screening

takes about 10 minutes to complete and

consists of questions

and/or tasks to assess

your memory, language

skills, thinking ability,

and other intellectual

functions.

It’s important to know

that this memory

screening does not

diagnose an illness but

can flag a potential

problem.

Early Detection

Early diagnosis is very important

because many of the conditions that cause

memory loss are treatable and may be

reversible.

And for irreversible illnesses like

Alzheimer’s disease, even though it can’t

be stopped, early detection is significant

because there are several medications that,

if taken early, can help delay its

devastating effects. Early detection can

also help families prepare themselves for

the caregiving and supportive needs that

lie ahead.

Savvy Tip: The Alzheimer’s

Association offers a list of common

symptoms to help you recognize the

difference between normal, age-related

memory changes and possible warning

signs of Alzheimer’s disease.

They can also put you in touch with

your local chapter, which can help you

locate a medical professional who

specializes in evaluating and treating

dementia and memory loss. Visit

www.alz.org or call (800) 272-3900.

Jim Miller is a regular contributor to the

NBC Today show and author of The SavvySenior Book. www.savvysenior.org.

Memory Loss:What’s Normal

Savvy Senior

Jim Miller

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Steinmetz Coins & Currency

(717) 299-1211

(800) 334-3903

Harrison Senior Living – Coatesville

(610) 384-6310

Dental Health Associates

(717) 394-9231

Smoketown Family Dentistry

(717) 291-6035

Central PA Poison Center

(800) 521-6110

Office of Aging

(717) 299-7979/(800) 801-3070

Lancaster County Office of Aging

(717) 299-7979

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre

(800) 638-6833

Internal Revenue Service

(717) 898-1900

Fred F. Groff, Inc.

(717) 397-8255

Richard H. Heisey Funeral Home

(717) 626-2464

Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home &

Crematory, Inc.

(717) 393-9661/(717) 872-5041

(717) 627-8668

Kearney A. Snyder Funeral Home

(717) 394-4097

General Surgery Practice &

Hemorrhoid Clinic

Hiep C. Phan, MD FACS

(717) 735-9222

Alzheimer’s Association

(717) 651-5020

American Cancer Society

(717) 397-3744

American Diabetes Association

(888) DIABETES

American Heart Association

(717) 393-0725

American Lung Association

(717) 397-5203/(800) LungUSA

American Red Cross

(717) 299-5561

Arthritis Foundation

(717) 397-6271

Consumer Information

(888) 878-3256

CONTACT Helpline

(717) 652-4400

Disease and Health Risk

(888) 232-3228

Domestic Violence

(800) 799-7233

Flu or Influenza

(888) 232-3228

Alliance Home Help

(717) 283-1444

Central Penn Nursing Care, Inc.

(717) 361-9777

(717) 569-0451

Sadie’s Angels

(717) 917-1420

Visiting Angels

(717) 393-3450

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen

(717) 367-9753

Hospice of Lancaster County

(717) 295-3900

Eastwood Village Homes, LLC

(717) 397-3138

The Long Community at Highland

(855) 407-9240

Medicare Hotline

(800) 638-6833

GSH Home Med Care, Inc.

(717) 272-2057

Health Network Labs

(717) 560-8891

Lancaster NeuroScience

& Spine Associates

(717) 569-5331

(800) 628-2080

Conestoga View Nursing & Rehabilitation

(717) 299-7850

Harrison Senior Living – Christiana

(610) 593-6901

The Center for Advanced Orthotics &

Prosthetics

(717) 393-0511

CVS/pharmacy

www.cvs.com

May•Grant Obstetrics & Gynecology

(717) 397-8177

Lancaster County Community

Foundation

(717) 397-1629

Neffsville Plumbing & Heating Services

(717) 625-1000

Prudential Homesale Services Group

Rocky Welkowitz

(717) 393-0100

Splits & Giggles

(717) 399-3332

Symposium Mediterranean Restaurant

(717) 391-7656

The Long Community

(855) 407-9240

Luther Acres

(717) 626-1171

St. John’s Herr Estate

(717) 684-0678

TLC Ladies

(717) 228-8764

Transition Solutions for Seniors

Rocky Welkowitz

(717) 615-6507

Passport Information

(877) 487-2778

Travel

Senior Move Management

Retirement Communities

Restaurants

Real Estate

Plumbing/Heating

Planned Charitable Giving

Physicians — OB/GYN

Pharmacies

Orthotics & Prosthetics

Nursing Homes/Rehab

Neurosurgery & Physiatry

Medical Services

Medical Equipment & Supplies

Insurance

Independent Living

Housing

Hospice Providers

Home Improvement

Home Care Services

Health & Medical Services

Gastroenterology

Funeral Directors

Financial Services

Entertainment

Employment

Emergency Numbers

Dental Services

Assisted Living/Personal Care

Appraisals

Resource Directory

Not an all-inclusive list of advertisers in your area.

This Resource Directory recognizes advertisers who have made

an extended commitment to your health and well-being.

Father’s Day celebrates the

special bond between fathers and

their families.

Every dad is a celebrity in his

own child’s eyes, of course, but in

some families fame and

fatherhood go hand in hand.

Take a look at some of these

well-known fathers and their

successful children from the

world of entertainment and

sports:

• Kirk Douglas and Michael

Douglas (acting)

• Tony Curtis and Jamie Lee

Curtis (acting)

• Lloyd Bridges, Beau Bridges, and

Jeff Bridges (acting)

• Archie Manning, Peyton

Manning, Eli Manning (football)

• John Voight and Angelina Jolie

(acting)

• Bob Dylan and Jakob Dylan

(music)

• Frank Sinatra and Nancy Sinatra

(music)

• Ken Griffey and Ken Griffey Jr.

(baseball)

• Henry Fonda, Peter Fonda, and

Jane Fonda (acting)


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Farmers Market Vouchers Soon Available

In cooperation with the

Pennsylvania Department of

Agriculture, farmers market nutrition

vouchers will be distributed to

eligible persons on Wednesday, June

20, beginning at 9 a.m. at all

Lancaster County Office of Aging

senior centers.

Other distribution sites include

the Ephrata Recreation Center and

New Holland United Methodist

Church from 9 a.m. to noon and the

Conestoga Valley Community

Center from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at

their new location, 2390 New

Holland Pike.

The nutrition vouchers, valued at

$20, can be exchanged for

Pennsylvania-grown fruits and

vegetables through November at

participating farmers’ markets and

roadside stands.

To be eligible, an individual must

be at least 60 years of age, reside in

Lancaster County, and have an

annual household income of less

than $20,665 for one person or less

than $27,991 for two. Those living

in nursing homes or other residential

facilities where meals are provided

are not eligible for this program.

Persons unable to pick up the

vouchers may have a proxy or

representative go in their place but

need to have a completed, signed

proxy form along with photo ID of

the eligible individual presented at

the time of distribution.

Proxy forms can be picked up at

the front desk at Conestoga Valley

Community Center, New Holland

United Methodist Church, or

Ephrata Recreation Center. To

receive one by mail prior to the June

20 distribution, contact any senior

center listed below or the Office of

Aging at (717) 299-7979.

Cocalico Senior Association

(717) 336-7489

Columbia Senior Center

(717) 684-4850

Conestoga Valley Community

Center – (717) 656-2822

Elizabethtown Senior Center

(717) 367-7984

Ephrata Recreation Center

(717) 738-1167

Lancaster Neighborhood Senior

Center – (717) 299-3943

Lancaster Recreation Commission

(717) 399-7671

Lititz Senior Center

(717) 626-2800

Millersville Senior Center

(717) 871-9600

New Holland United Methodist

Church – (717) 354-0226

Next Gen Senior Center

(717) 786-4770

SACA Senior Center

(717) 295-7989

Given the limited supply, vouchers

are available on a first-come, first-

served basis.

Famous Fathers and Their Offspring

PHOTO COURTESY OF ALAN LIGHT

Beau Bridges and Lloyd Bridges

at the 44th Emmy Awards

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Book Review

“In some towns, she might have

had the lofty title Ricevitrice dei

Proietti: ‘Receiver of Castaways,’

but in Racalmuto she was known simply

as la ruotaia, the

mistress of the wheel.

That cold January

morning, Anna heard

the chimes and hastily

threw on her robe, lit

a candle, and rushed

down to the

foundling wheel.”

Angelo F.

Coniglio’s historical

fiction novel The Lady

of the Wheel reopens

the forgotten history

of “the foundlings”—

children abandoned

by their families as

means of survival

during the late 19th century in Sicily.

Enduring hardships that reverberated

from centuries of feudalism in the

country, the story’s main fictional family

has to make the agonizing decision to

give their youngest child to the lady of

the wheel and their eldest to the brutal

sulfur mines in order to survive.

Coniglio draws the reader into the life

of the foundlings and the

underprivileged based on real-life

experiences. Readers will be able to feel

the emotions of each

character as they

journey to overcome

some of the most

vicious parts of life in

society during this time.

About the Author

Angelo F. Coniglio,

writer of 50plus SeniorNews’ monthly

genealogy column,

writes genealogy

columns for several

venues, lectures on the

subject, and conducts

genealogical research for

Americans of Sicilian

descent. He lives in

Amherst, N.Y.

The Lady of the Wheel (La Ruotaia)

will be available on Amazon.com and at

Barnes & Noble and other outlets. To

order by mail, send a check for $12 plus

$3 shipping to Legas Publishing, P.O.

Box 149, Mineola, N.Y. 11501.

The Lady of the Wheel(La Ruotaia)

By Angelo F. Coniglio

Calling All AuthorsIf you have written and published a book and would like

50plus Senior News to feature a Book Review, please submit

a synopsis of the book (350 words or fewer) and a short

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required for review. Discretion is advised.

Please send to: On-Line Publishers, Inc., Megan Joyce,

3912 Abel Drive, Columbia, PA 17512.

For more information, please email [email protected].


2012 Senior Idol Contestants

Find Comfort in NumbersBy Megan Joyce

Despite the range of personal

backgrounds, talents, and motivations,

many of the contestants who auditioned

for this year’s PA STATE SENIOR IDOL

competition actually had a common fear.

Their nerves were set abuzz by the

prospect of performing in front of just a

handful of listeners, versus the larger

crowds that some were more accustomed

to. After all, in those bigger audiences,

individuals blend into a less intimidating

throng, faces reassuringly blurred by their

multitude.

Nearly 100

state residents

over age 50

came forward

for the

seventh-annual

talent

competition,

curious to see

where their

vocal,

instrumental,

comedic, or

dance abilities

measured up

against those

of their

Pennsylvania

peers.

Even the competition’s more seasoned

contestants candidly voiced their

discomfort with performing in front of

only three judges and a sprinkling of

SENIOR IDOL staff members as they

approached center stage (or, center hotel

room, depending on the location) for

their audition.

Kathy Wagner of Carlisle is a longtime

band member, an experienced singer who

said she has no problem facing a crowd—

but for her SENIOR IDOL audition in

Harrisburg, it was the lack of a crowd that

gave her nerves a run while performing

“The Rose” by Bette Midler.

And so a common conversational

thread was found woven amongst

strangers who became sudden, supportive

comrades while waiting for their turn

before the SENIOR IDOL judges.

It was also an opportunity for boldness,

for breaking personal patterns. Charles

Garman of Dillsburg admitted he hadn’t

been on a stage in 20 years after offering

“Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Elvis

Presley.

Likewise, Louis Daily of Philadelphia

confessed it had been “a long time” since

he’d performed for others but launched

into The Doors’ “Twentieth Century Fox”

just the same.

Although the majority of auditions for

the PA STATE SENIOR IDOL competition are

vocal, 2012’s tryouts saw a fair share of

alternative talents as well. At the York

auditions, both Pat Anderson of

Manchester and Delma Welch of York

tickled the judges’ funny bones with their

comedic routines.

In Harrisburg, Joanne Landis of

Reading danced to an instrumental ’50s

rock tune, and drummer Deb Olsen of

Manheim

kicked off the

Lancaster

auditions by

thundering

through “You

Should Be

Dancing” by

The Bee Gees.

For those

who prefer a

large crowd,

this year’s 15

semifinalists

are in luck—

they will vie

for the title of

2012 PA STATE

SENIOR IDOL in

front of a sold-out Dutch Apple Dinner

Theatre at the finals night competition on

Monday, June 4, in Lancaster. The emcee

of the evening will be Diane Dayton of

Dayton Communications.

Local celebrity judges R.J. Harris of

WHP580, Buddy King of The

Magnificent Men, Valerie Pritchett of

abc27, and Janelle Stelson of WGAL-8 will

select three finalists after the first round of

performances.

The three finalists will then perform a

second selection, after which the judges

and the audience will vote together to

select the 2012 Pennsylvania State SENIOR

IDOL. The winner will receive a limousine

trip for two to New York City to enjoy

dinner and a Broadway show.

Produced by On-Line Publishers, Inc.,

the 2012 PA STATE SENIOR IDOL

competition is brought to you by 50plus

Senior News. Media sponsors are abc27,

Blue Ridge Communications, WHP580,

and WHYL.

For more information, call On-Line

Publishers at (717) 285-1350 or visit

www.SeniorIdolPA.com to view clips from

previous years’ shows.

Drummer Deb Olsen of Manheim pounding out

“You Should Be Dancing” by The Bee Gees at the

PA STATE SENIOR IDOL auditions in Lancaster.

Congratulations to the 2012 PA STATE SENIOR IDOL Semifinalists!

And a special thank-you to our sponsors!

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LANCASTER COUNTY

EMPLOYERS NEED YOU!!

For more job listings, call theLancaster County Office of Aging

at (717) 299-7979or visit

www.co.lancaster.pa.us/lanco_aging

Lancaster County Office of Aging150 N. Queen Street, Suite 415

Lancaster, PA

Job

OpportunitiesWAREHOUSE – FT

Educational supply company is seeking seasonal workers for their warehouse operation. No experience

necessary. Training provided in a high-energy, casual work environment. All shifts available in shipping,

receiving, and pick-pack.

Do you belong to a service organization, civic group, or place of worship that is looking for a one-time volunteer opportunity?

Are coworkers or administration at your workplace interested in volunteering in your community?

If you answered yes to either of these questions, please mention Lancaster County Office of Aging as an option for fulfilling

those goals while helping to meet the needs of older people in the community.Throughout the year, several groups volunteer to provide hands-on assistance with a variety of tasks including cleaning,

washing windows, yard care, and other home maintenance chores. The groups offer one-time help for consumers of the agency and

are matched with consumers requesting assistance.Volunteers and consumers express mutual satisfaction with the volunteering experience.

If you’d like more information, please contact Bev Via, volunteer coordinator, at (717) 299-7979 or [email protected].

OFFICE MAINTENANCE – PT

Property management company is

seeking reliable persons to handle

light cleaning in office buildings

including dusting, mopping, and

trash removal. Prior cleaning

experience preferred. Must have

valid driver’s license and reliable

vehicle.SN04079B.02

PROCESSING PLANT – FT

Food processor seeking candidates

for second shift operation. Must

work at a steady pace to

load/unload products for assembly.

Prior processing/manufacturing

experience a plus, but company will

train in proper handling. HS

diploma/GED.

SN05017B.03

E.O.E.

VIEW OUR JOB LISTWe list other jobs on the Web at

www.co.lancaster.pa.us/lanco_aging. To learn more about applyingfor the 55+ Job Bank and these

jobs, call the Employment Unit at(717) 299-7979.

SN-GEN.03

SN05011N.01Age 55 or over? Unemployed? The 55+ Job Bank is one of

three services offered by Employment Unit at the Office of Aging.Jobs are matched with those looking for work. Based on an

evaluation of your skills and abilities, we can match you with aposition needed by a local employer. Some employers arespecifically looking for older workers because of the reliabilityand experience they bring to the workplace. There is a mix offull-time and part-time jobs covering all shifts, requiring varyinglevels of skill and experience, and offering a wide range ofsalaries.

The other services available through the Office of Aging arethe Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)and the regularly scheduled Job Search Workshops.

— Volunteer Opportunities —

24th Annual

“Exercising Body,Mind, and Spirit.”

Are YouReady?

For registration information, please call:

717-392-2115

June 11–15,2012

www.lancseniorgames.org

A Scent for Seniors

Older But Not Wiser

Justin Bieber’s line of perfume for

women recently made its debut. One

teenage girl gushed, “I love him, I

love him so much. And now I feel him!”

And it’s not only Justin—I call him

Justin although we travel in different

universes. Last year, there were 69 new

celebrity perfumes. There was Katy

Perry’s Purr, Beyonce’s Heat, and

Jennifer Aniston’s creatively named

Jennifer Aniston.

It got me thinking that we seniors

should have our own perfumes. These

fragrances could help dispel some serious

prejudices and stereotypes about older

people. And, best of all, we can offer a

senior discount. Here are a few

possibilities:

Entitled – This complex mixture

combines the aroma of freshly baked

apple pie and sturdy, just-harvested

Oklahoma cornstalks to produce an

uplifting fragrance that embodies the

American spirit and gives rise to the

notion that we seniors worked for and

earned our Social Security benefits.

In addition, the slight aromas of

Naproxen for arthritis and Lucentis for

macular degeneration have an

underlying subtlety that lets people

know what is in store for them and that

everybody will eventually need

Medicare.

Of course, to keep this perfume real

and honest, there also has to be the

slight scent of fear that these

entitlements might be taken away. This

odor is derived from the sweat of a

young politician who doesn’t yet realize

that one day he’ll be older.

Power – At work, people used to value

our opinions and were a little

intimidated by us. Now, they roll their

eyes when we talk. With the

combination of the scents of the lion,

jaguar, alligator, Rush Limbaugh, and

Alec Baldwin, we will regain that lost

power. This potent mixture says, “I am

still powerful—and a little crazy.”

Sy Rosen

please see SCENT page 15


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Clyde McMillan-Gamber

Turtle egg-laying time is late May

through June in the Middle

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and painted turtles; red-eared sliders; and

diamond-backed terrapins) are seen

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of the turtle embryos in their leathery

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but hibernate for winter within weeks.

Some female turtles of all species cross

highways in their quest for nesting spots.

Large female snappers look like small

dinosaurs lumbering slowly and

menacingly, like tanks, across those roads.

Unfortunately, some turtles, including big

snappers, get killed on the roads.

Box turtles lay eggs in holes they dig in

loose soil in fields of young corn or

tobacco near their home woods. Painted

and snapping turtles and sliders deposit

eggs in pits they dig in bare soil near their

pond and sluggish creek homes. And

diamond-backs drop eggs in nests they dig

in sandy soil of salt marshes, dikes in those

marshes, and shoulders bordering blacktop

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into salt marshes and channels without

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curled shells lie near

the nests. People at

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Institute cover

terrapin nests with strong chicken wire to

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mammals consume them. Great blue

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herons eat them. And gulls along the

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juvenile turtles of all kinds grow larger

with harder shells, they’re not as likely to

be eaten by predators.

Female turtles laying eggs are

interesting to experience. But don’t disturb

them or take eggs or turtles home. Turtles

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Thomas W. (Wally) Clarke grew

up in Baltimore and graduated

from Baltimore City College

High School in February 1943. He was

then drafted by the U.S. Army and

became part of the 26th Infantry

Division.

If his adventures from then on read as

if they were a book, it’s because they

were.

Although the title of the book he

wrote was George S. Patton’s Typical

Soldier, the experiences he had were far

from typical in one important way: They

were carefully noted in a detailed record

of what happened to him from the time

he boarded the S.S. Saturnia, an Italian

luxury liner, in New York Harbor on

Aug. 27, 1944, until the war ended while

he was in Czechoslovakia on May 8,

1945.

Asked what stands out in his months

of combat

under General

Patton, he

grins broadly

and says,

“That’s like

asking you

what one

thing stands

out about

Marilyn

Monroe.

Believe me,

there was

more

excitement in

those days

than you

could

adequately

describe in

singling out any one action.”

Turning

serious, he

says, “I guess

the battle for

Bezange La

Petite in

France was

typical of what

we went

through. The

only thing

really different

about it was

my having

fought on the

same Hill 265

a few weeks

before an

action that

earned Tech 5

Alfred Wilson

the only Medal of Honor to be awarded

in the 26th Division. Oh yeah, and that

was also my first offensive action.”

On Oct. 15, the division pitched their

tents in preparation, moving up to the

front the next night. They got their first

strafing by German planes that night.

Clarke says he was scared and thoroughly

soaked from a steady downpour of rain.

He and a buddy stood watch, one hour

on and one hour off, through the night.

Next morning, General Patton was to

address the troops before the big push

that would carry the 26th division across

the Saar into some of the toughest

fighting of the war. All the division’s

officers from captain up were there to

hear the general, and each picked an

enlisted man to join him.

Dave Kolb, a buddy of Clarke’s from

high school days, was picked to join his

captain to hear General Patton give that

famous talk to the troops.

He Was a Machine Gun Sergeantin Patton’s 3rd Army

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Patton said, in part, “Any man who

says that he is not afraid is a fool or a

liar. But there is a difference between

being afraid and being a coward. You

must have a desperate determination to

engage with the enemy and attack

attack attack.”

Clarke notes that Kolb said it best

when he said of Patton, “He looked

and talked like a real soldier, and by the

time he

finished, I was

ready to march

to Berlin.”

The

following

morning, they

moved up to the

front lines

where, each

night, there was

much German

activity, “with

German burp

guns and flares

the main

attractions.”

At 5 a.m. our

artillery laid

down a barrage

of high

explosive air

bursts, a smoke

screen was laid

down, and our

riflemen started forward. They took

about a hundred prisoners and moved

on.

Clarke’s company proceeded to a

ridge overlooking Bezange La Petite and

prepared for an expected counterattack,

which, fortunately, never came.

The next five days saw heavy

combat, however. The riflemen suffered

severe losses. A buddy of Clarke’s had

his rifle shot out of his hand, and

another died instantly from a direct hit

from an 88mm tiger tank gun.

Germans shelled their positions heavily

for the next few days.

Clarke remembers that one day, four

50mm shells hit around his foxhole,

blowing his gun into the hole,

exploding a box of ammunition, and

destroying most of their equipment and

rations.

“The shells from our artillery had to

skim over the hill our company held in

order to land in Bezange,” Clarke says.

“When our guns got the range, and the

whole battery would fire at once, it

would sound like a train rushing over

our hill.”

Clarke’s company was relieved by

another company on Oct. 28 and

moved off Hill 265. On Nov. 8, his

company jumped off in the big attack

to the Rhine River and fought on Hill

310 for the first four days of the attack

before its capture, with the loss of eight

men killed and wounded from their

platoon of 36 men.

What followed was months of battle,

relieving the beleaguered troops who

were encircled at Bastogne, capturing

other vital points, withstanding violent

tank battles, being attacked by enemy

aircraft, and

liberating

prisoners of

war.

When the

war in Europe

ended on May

8, 1945,

General Patton

the next day

wrote a

salutation to his

troops.

It started,

“During the

281 days of

incessant and

victorious

combat, your

penetrations

have advanced

farther in less

time than any

other army in

history. You

have fought your way across 24 major

rivers and innumerable lesser streams.

“You have liberated or conquered

more than 82,000 square miles of

territory, including 1,500 cities and

towns and some 12,000 inhabited

places. Prior to the termination of

active hostilities, you had captured in

battle 956,000 enemy soldiers and

killed or wounded at least 500,000

others.”

And the general’s salutation ended,

“During the course of this war, I have

received promotions and decorations far

above and beyond my individual merit.

You won them; I as your representative

wear them.

“The one honor which is mine and

mine alone is that of having

commanded such an incomparable

group of Americans, the record of

whose fortitude, audacity, and valor will

endure as long as history lasts.”

Clarke, visibly moved even today by

those words, says quietly, “Thank you,

General. I know I speak for the troops

in having been given the deep privilege

of having served under your

command.”

Colonel Wilcox flew a B-17 bomber in

Europe in WWII.

Sergeant Thomas W. (Wally) Clarke at home

after the war.

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Traveltizers Travel Appetizers: Stories that Whet the Appetite for Travel

By Andrea Gross

immediately learn three things on our

visit to Key West.

First, the ambience is seductive. As

Jimmy Buffet sang in his hit song

“Margaritaville,” all you want to do is sit

on a porch swing and strum on a six-

string.

Second, the weather is glorious most

of the year. The average temperature is

78 degrees, the coldest ever recorded is a

balmy 41, and the warmest—reached on

only a few occasions more than 30 years

ago—is 100.

And third, getting there is half the

fun. The 128-mile Overseas Highway,

which leads from the Florida mainland

to Key West, links the numerous keys

(small islands) by means of 42 bridges.

In 2009 it was named an “All-American

Road,” an honor that puts it in the top

tier of national scenic byways.

We stop at the Kona Kai Resort,

which has one of the few ethnobotanic

gardens in the United States. During a

90-minute tour of the small, densely

packed plot of land, we learn about the

relationship between people and plants

and gather enough fascinating facts to

amuse our friends for a year.

For example, we see a moss that was

responsible for the first automobile recall.

It seems the moss, which was used as seat

stuffing in the early Model T’s, was laden

with chiggers, leading to a massive

outbreak of itchy rears.

But the first part of the road near Key

Largo is mostly lined with shops offering

a variety of water-based activities,

restaurants featuring fish and key lime

pie, and gift stores hawking sandals and

seashells.

It’s not until an hour and a half later,

when we start across the Seven-Mile

Bridge, that the road seems to open and

… Oh my, we feel like we’re driving on

water! To the right is the Gulf of Mexico.

To the left is the Atlantic Ocean. In the

distance there are small keys of green, but

the overwhelming color is blue—the soft

blue of the sky, the teal blue of the water.

It’s evening when we reach Key West,

which is not only the end of the

Overseas Highway, but also the end of

U.S. Highway 1, the approximately

2,500-mile-long interstate that begins in

Maine at the U.S./Canadian border.

There are a multitude of signs to

commemorate this fact, as well as a big

buoy to mark the town’s status as the

southernmost city in the United States.

Down on the waterfront the Sunset

Celebration is in full swing. Performers

are walking on tightropes, telling stories,

doing dances, juggling torches. Juried

craftspeople are selling everything from

handmade scarves to palm-tree paintings.

And hundreds of people are watching

schooners, catamarans, glass-bottom

boats, and sailboats return to the pier,

backed by the fading light.

Here, I realize, is what differentiates

Key West from the rest of the world. In

most places, a carnival like this would be

an annual event; in Key West, it happens

every night, weather permitting, which it

usually is!

The festive feel persists on Duval

Street. Many people are shopping,

intrigued by the mix of high-end crafts,

mid-range souvenirs, and fine Cuban

cigars. But most are simply ambling and

listening to the music that blares from

the restaurants and bars.

The next morning, hoping to catch

some inspiration, we tour Key West’s

literary haunts. This is the place where

Tennessee Williams wrote his first draft

of A Streetcar Named Desire, Robert Frost

wrote The Gift Outright, and Ernest

Hemingway wrote parts of Death in the

Afternoon, For Whom the Bell Tolls, and

The Snows of Kilimanjaro.

Williams’ and Frost’s former homes

are closed to the public, but we go into

Hemingway’s, where we’re greeted by

many of the 44 cats that roam the

property, all direct descendants or close

relatives of a cat given to Hemingway

during his 10-year stay on the island. A

guide regales us with tales of

Hemingway’s escapades, some of which

involved writing and many of which

involved fishing, drinking, and

romancing.

Equally fascinating is the old naval

residence that served as a Little White

House for Harry Truman, who spent 175

days of his presidency in Key West.

Truman’s writings were of another sort.

They included memos that dealt with the

use of nuclear weapons and post-World

War II reconstruction as well as frequent

love letters to Bess.

We end our stay in Key West at a

decadent dessert lounge enticingly

named “Better than Sex.” Sitting in a

lounge so dimly lit that patrons are given

flashlights to see the menu and sipping

cabernet from a glass rimmed in

chocolate, we feel as if we’re miles

away—not only from the mainland, but

from reality itself.

www.fla-keys.com

Photos © Irv Green; story by Andrea Gross

(www.andreagross.com).

A Toast to the Keys

The Overseas Highway

appears to float above the

water as it links the Florida

mainland to Key West.I

A schooner takes passengers on a romantic

cruise in Key West.

Performers amaze and entertain during Key

West’s Sunset Celebration, which takes place

every night, weather permitting.

Juried craftspeople line the pier

during the Sunset Celebration.

Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville restaurant, store, and

live entertainment venue captures the Key West spirit.

Forty-four cats make

themselves comfortable in

Hemingway’s house.


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Living Memoirs of My Father

Such Is Life

Saralee Perel

Dad and I were crazy about each

other. He’s been gone for 20

years. But I’m finally

understanding how vital it was for him

that I have the life he never had—in

marriage, health, and work.

Before his death at age 88, I was the

only one he recognized. By then, he

couldn’t speak. My last words were, “I

love you, Tatteleh (affectionate Yiddish

for father).” To this day, I tell myself he

heard me.

He was a lawyer. But when his father

told him to manage the family shoe

business, he quit his practice and obeyed.

He ran it for 40 years and hated it.

Dad had a spinal disorder I recently

found out I’ve inherited. Most of his

movements were grueling. He needed a

back brace to support his spine. Luckily

for me, I had surgery that helped

enormously.

As a teen, I wasn’t allowed to date

non-Jewish boys or have Christian

girlfriends. But I married a Christian

man. Dad, a devout Orthodox Jew,

adored Bob. When he saw how much we

loved each

other, that

was what

mattered.

Regardless of

what Bob did

for work, like

selling plants,

Dad would

ask, “Is he

happy?” He

endearingly

called him

Mister Farmer.

He wouldn’t have me feel sorry for

him. When he fell down the night before

my wedding, he said to Bob, “Don’t tell

Saralee.” He escorted me down the aisle,

though he needed a walker. One day

later, he became wheelchair bound for

good. I believe it was his determination

to walk with me that kept his disability

at bay until

then.

Dad had a

code of ethics.

“Everything in

moderation.”

And, “No self-

pity.” If

Mother was

mean, he’d

never sass

back. When I

did, he’d say,

“Never talk to your mother that way.”

And clothes? He was always properly

dressed, even to get the mail. He hated

my stylishly torn jeans.

Thankfully, he died before I became

disabled. He’d have been heartbroken to

see me in my wheelchair. But he would

have been overjoyed that I had surgery,

so I wouldn’t be crippled like him.

At his burial, I touched the hand-

carved Jewish star on the wooden casket

that held my father’s body. But it didn’t

hold his soul. When the rabbi handed

me a trowel filled with soil for me to

sprinkle on the coffin, I kept that little

piece of earth. It stays on my bureau in

Dad’s milkglass shaving mug.

We still “talk” together. This morning,

I looked toward heaven. “Tatteleh, I have

the life you wanted for me. I love my

work. I can walk a little, with no pain.

And my husband adores me like you did.”

I felt choked up. “Thank you for

loving me so much that you never once

mentioned Bob wasn’t Jewish. And

although you never showed it, I know

Father’s Day is

June 17


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unwilling to perform the wedding.”

I “heard” him say, “Shaineh maideleh

(his pretty little girl), are you happy?”

“Yes, Dad. You taught me that’s what

matters.” I began crying. “I wish you had

been happy.”

“You filled my heart with happiness.”

And in so many ways he did, and still

does, mine.

Saralee can be reached at

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Relevance – Most people don’t think

older folks are relevant anymore and

that we don’t know anything about the

world, especially pop culture.

Combining smells of rock concerts,

tanning salons, vodka, tattoo ink, and

prison cells will tell everyone that we are

familiar with Snooki and Paris and

Lindsay and the New York Housewives

and the Mob Wives and … hmm, maybe

relevance isn’t that good.

Wisdom – For those who think we’re

losing it, one whiff of this stuff will

change that! This fragrance is derived

from the powerful aroma of first

editions by Chaucer, Shakespeare, and

Melville mixed with the scents of the

ancient Mayan and Aztec civilizations,

which were celebrated for their

brilliance in mathematics.

One spray and everyone will know

that we spend 20 minutes talking to

the bank teller not because we’re lonely,

but because we have discovered a flaw

in their complicated accounting

system.

You’re Next – It’s easy to dismiss

seniors because everyone thinks getting

older will never happen to them. Well,

this perfume is designed specifically to

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One whiff of the senior wearing this

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Other senior scents on the drawing

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Though perhaps a superstitious few may have

raised their eyebrows, boomers and seniors still

appeared in droves for the 13th year of the Northern

Lancaster County 50plus EXPO, held recently in the

Overlook Activities Center of Overlook Park,

Lancaster.

The 50plus EXPO was presented by On-Line

Publishers, Inc., publishers of 50plus Senior News,and the Lancaster County Office of Aging. This free,

one-day event hosted more than 80 exhibitors

displaying products and services in the areas of

travel, housing, medical services, nutrition, home

improvements, finances, healthcare, and more.

Pat Herr of Lancaster had stopped at the 50plus

EXPO for the first time and seemed to be taking it

all in.

“I wanted to see what all was involved because I

am one of the baby boomers,” she said. “I just came

to check out what they had here.”

Melinda Rosenthal of Centerville was taking a

similar, exploratory approach.

“I just came for the variety of visitors; I’ve been

here before,” she said. “It’s fun.”

In addition to free health screenings, door prizes,

and dozens of exhibitors, the EXPO also highlighted

two new and decidedly tech-friendly elements: two

technology centers that enabled visitors to familiarize

themselves with some of the latest home-

entertainment devices.

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which staff demonstrated built-in webcam and

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that detects the user’s body movements and responds

to voice commands.

Also on-hand were live computer-basics

demonstrations by The Digital Workshop, teaching

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via Facebook, email, and Skype. In addition, Digital

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how to rid your photos of red eye, how to crop, and

how to clean up the background in your shots.

“We saw it advertised and just decided we’d come

out here and see what it’s all about,” said John

Leaman of Lancaster, who had come to the EXPOwith his wife. “It gives you something to do.”

Health screenings were both free and plentiful

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Sandra Meltzer, originally from New York but

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advantage of the free health checks offered.

She had had her blood pressure checked and a

chiropractic evaluation as well as the alpha-1 test.

This blood test looks for the presence of a genetic

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children and can cause serious liver disease in

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accuracy of that day’s evaluations. “[The testers]

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This Month in History: JuneEvents• June 6, 1872 – Pioneering feminist Susan B.

Anthony was fined for voting in a presidential

election at Rochester, N.Y. After voting rights had

been granted to African-American males by the 15th

Amendment, she attempted to extend the same rights

to women. She led a group of women that voted

illegally, to test their status as citizens. She was

arrested, tried, and sentenced to pay $100, which she

refused.

• June 12, 1963 – Civil Rights leader Medgar Evers

was assassinated in Jackson, Miss., by a rifle bullet

from an ambush. He had been active in seeking

desegregation of schools and voter registration for

African-Americans in the South. Widespread public

outrage following his death led President John F.

Kennedy to propose a comprehensive Civil Rights law.

Evers was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

• June 28, 1914 – Crown Prince of Austria Archduke

Francis Ferdinand and his wife were assassinated in

Sarajevo, touching off a conflict between the Austro-

Hungarian government and Serbia that escalated into

World War I.

Birthdays• June 1 – Norma Jean Mortensen, famously known

as Marilyn Monroe, was born in Los Angeles.

Following an unstable childhood spent in foster

homes and orphanages, she landed a job as a

photographer’s model, which led to a movie career.

She later married baseball legend Joe DiMaggio. She

died in Los Angeles from an overdose of sleeping pills

on Aug. 5, 1962.

• June 7 – French painter Paul Gauguin (1848-1903)

was born in Paris. He worked as a stockbroker and

then became a painter in middle age. He left Paris

and moved to Tahiti, where he developed an interest

in primitive art. His style of using broad, flat tones

and bold colors inspired artists such as Edvard

Munch, Henri Matisse, and the young Pablo Picasso.

• June 29 – Social worker Julia Lathrop (1858-1932)

was born in Rockford, Ill. She fought to establish

child labor laws and was instrumental in establishing

the first juvenile court in the U.S. In 1912, President

Taft named her to head the newly created Children’s

Bureau. In 1925, she became a member of the Child

Welfare Committee of the League of Nations.

Ned Beck, eighth-grade social studies teacher at Pequea Valley

Intermediate School, and retired teacher J. Arthur Moore contacted BSA

Venture Crew 1861, a Civil War Fife & Drum Corps chartered in

Gettysburg, to help bring a living history project to students for two

schooldays in early May.

On day one, students viewed a slideshow of 72 images of real boys

who were part of the war as well as images of markers, monuments,

and books in commemoration of their lives. Prior to the class, the

students had read an excerpt from the book Boys’ War, developed

from the journals and letters of the boys who were part of the

Civil War.

The second day of class was a scripted experience through

which students reported to “camp” outside. Michael Nedrow,

associate advisor for BSA Venture Crew 1861, portrayed Corporal

Nethrow, who took the new “recruits” aside to drill and prepare them

for the captain’s review.

A fifer and a drummer were taken from student volunteers, dressed

in period uniform, and sent off with the musicians to be taught how to

play for the review.

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first date to a hockey game. In the same

year of their meeting, the two married

and began their life together, never

ignoring their affection for sports.

By the 1950s, the United States had

embraced new technological

advancements such as super glue, power

steering, and transistor radio.

With such inventions, there were also

many technical improvements in the

sporting world, which included the

introduction of automatic pinsetters and

better wood oils that made bowling a

very accessible sport for all ages.

Bowling became a very popular sport

in communities across the nation,

including the Boeshores’ small Camp Hill

development where they would form

their own league at a local bowling alley.

The Boeshores bowled with their

founding league up until 1965. They

would go on to bowl with four other

leagues—a few they are still part of—and

earn several trophies and awards,

including Best Team in the League, four

600 series awards, and other impressive

scores.

The highest score a bowler can

accomplish in a single game is 300,

which is earned through 12 consecutive

strikes.

“Rolling a score of 256 was my

biggest thrill,” Ralph commented.

Achieving a three-game, cumulative

score of 600 is a difficult feat in the

world of bowling. To

be a member of a

600 series club, a

bowler must bowl

three consecutive

games with a grand-

total score of at least

600. Bowlers are also

required to be in a

USBC authorized

league or

tournament

competition to be

eligible.

“I belonged to the

600 club for several

years,” said Mille.

Although rather

modest about her

many bowling accomplishments, Mille

attributes some of her success to her

upbringing.

“I lived on a farm, so I’ve got a pretty

strong arm!” she joked.

The bowling duo currently competes

with leagues at Trindle Bowl in

Mechanicsburg. Just about all of the

regulars in the alley know the Boeshores

if asked.

“I bowl with a lady’s group Tuesday

mornings,” said Mille. “I’ve been

bowling with them for

30 years.”

On Tuesday

afternoons, the

Boeshores are also part

of the Senior Citizens

Bowling League. The

couple has been

bowling with this

league since 2002.

After decades of

bowling, they still look

to one another for

ways to improve their

game, which is a

benefit of bowling

with a spouse.

“We share our

thoughts with one

another,” Ralph clarified. “If she does

something wrong, I mention it to her—

we just try to improve ourselves by

checking with each other.”

Through bowling, the Boeshores

have also discovered a great benefit:

exercise. Both Mille and Ralph find the

sport to be a valuable asset in

maintaining their health.

“I think it strengthens your body,”

Mille described. “The weight of the ball

tones your body—it is very beneficial.”

According to the National Institute on

Aging, being active is important for

physical as well as mental health.

Physical activity allows seniors to remain

independent and also serves as preventive

treatment against some chronic diseases.

“We have some seniors on the team

with disabilities who keep at it and they

find it’s beneficial for their well-being,”

said Mille. “It is good exercise and we

really enjoy meeting friends.”

Mille and Ralph also have a growing

family with three grandchildren and one

great-grandchild. They hope to pass on

their passion and love for the game to

the next generation.

“We took our grandchildren bowling

quite often when they were younger,”

said Mille.

When it comes to bowling, there is

nothing else like it for the Boeshores.

“It’s just been enjoyable to be with my

husband because we get along

beautifully,” said Mille.

“We do enjoy it very much and plan

to keep on going as long as we can,” said

Ralph.

STRIKING from page 1



Lancaster County

Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association – (717) 336-7489June 7, 6 p.m. – Cocalico Jam Night

June 15, 10 a.m. – Music by Sterling Lamm

June 20, 9 a.m. – Farmers Market Vouchers

Columbia Senior Center – (717) 684-4850June 8, 9 a.m. – Tai Chi

June 13, 10 a.m. – Slideshow: “The Civil War”


Elizabethtown Senior Center – (717) 367-7984 Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. – Wii Bowling

Fridays, 5 p.m. – Dinner and Table Games


Lancaster House North – (717) 299-1278Thursdays, noon to 3 p.m. – Happy Hearts Club

Pinochle

Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center(717) 299-3943June 5, 9:30 a.m. – Chorus Practice


June 28, 9:30 a.m. – Learning Spanish

Lancaster Rec. Center – (717) 392-2115, ext. 147Fridays, 12:30 to 3 p.m. – Happy Hearts Club Bridge

Lititz Senior Center – (717) 626-2800June 13, 8:30 a.m. – Hot Breakfast

June 18, 10:15 a.m. – Changes in Medicare & Benefits


LRC Senior Center – (717) 399-7671June 5, 9 a.m. – Program on Safety in the Home

June 10, 10:15 a.m. – Sing-Along

June 18, 10:30 a.m. – Bible Study

Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center – (717) 295-7989June 4, 9:30 a.m. – ESL Bilingual Class

June 15, 9 a.m. – Father’s Day Celebration


Millersville Senior Center – (717) 871-9600June 12, 10 a.m. – Glenn Garber Performs


June 22, 10 a.m. – Penn State Nutrition Program

Next Gen Senior Center – (717) 786-4770June 15, 10:30 a.m. – Special Music by Joanie


June 26, 10:30 a.m. – Trip to Farmers Market

Rodney Park Center – (717) 393-7786 Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m. – Happy Hearts Club Pinochle

and Bingo

Library Programs

Lancaster County Department of Parks and Recreation

Pre-registration is required for these programs. All activities are held at the Environmental

Center in Central Park unless otherwise noted. To register or to find out more about these

activities or any additional scheduled activities, call (717) 295-2055 or visit

www.lancastercountyparks.org.

June 9, 10 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. – Reptiles and Amphibians in Lancaster County

June 16, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Panning for Gold

June 30, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. – Attract Hummingbirds to Your Yard

Community Programs Free and open to the public

June 3, 1 to 5 p.m.Dancing: Bluegrass, Gospel, Old-Time Country Music

Denver Fire Hall

425 Locust St., Denver

(717) 330-6789

June 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Pennsylvania Music Expo

Continental Inn

2285 Lincoln Highway East,

Lancaster

(717) 898-1246

www.recordcollectors.org

June 15, 6 to 9 p.m.Music Fridays200 and 300 Blocks of North

Queen Street

24 W. Walnut St., Lancaster

(717) 341-0028

Lititz Public Library, 651 Kissel Hill Road, Lititz, (717) 626-2255June 2, noon, 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. – Summer Adult Reading Film Noir Series

June 11, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Scrabble Casual Club

June 21, 7 p.m. – Concert: Dave Wilson Trio

Senior Center Activities

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Support Groups Free and open to the public

June 5, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.Parents/Grandparents with Special

Cares Support Group

Garden Spot Village

Village Square Board Room

433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland

(717) 355-6010

[email protected]

June 11, 10 to 11 a.m.Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support

Group

Garden Spot Village

Concord Room


(717) 355-6076

[email protected]

June 21, noonBrain Tumor Support Group

Lancaster General Health Campus

Wellness Center

2100 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster

(717) 626-2894

June 25, 2 to 3 p.m.Parkinson’s Support Group

Garden Spot Village

Village Square Board Room


(717) 355-6259

[email protected]

June 27, 6 to 8 p.m.Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern

Pennsylvania Support Group

Lancaster General Hospital

Stager Room 5

555 N. Duke St., Lancaster

(800) 887-7165, ext. 104

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