Ephrata Recreation Center’s
GOLDEN YEARS CLUB
Volume 59, Issue 1
Spring/Summer 2014
Club News
Wow, what a winter. According to my calculations it has been 65 inches of snow, 2 inches
of ice and 6 days of missed school since we last met. It also has shown on the faces of
those coming through our doors longing for a Florida or island getaway. The groundhog
didn’t do us any favors either with his winter prediction. With that in mind, I am sure many
of you do not realize there are some Rec staff and Golden Years Club members who have their own
predictions based on whether they see their shadow on Groundhog’s day. For instance, Jean saw her shadow
which means she will have six more weeks of a big smile across her face. Russ Shirker saw his shadow
meaning the Yankees will have six more weeks of trying to find major league talent and Jean Price saw her
shadow meaning she will have six more weeks before dancing at the Rec’s March 22 Nomads dance. Harold
Sweigart saw his shadow meaning he has six more weeks of being grumpy. And I saw my shadow meaning I
was outside on a sunny day. Hopefully by the time you read this the worst has passed. The Rec staff has
been working through the cold to plan our monthly soirees with good food and fun entertainment. In March,
we will be visited by the Lancaster Historical Society for a presentation on Rich Brewing Heritage in
Lancaster County. April is an encore presentation from the Ephrata High School Jazz Ensemble. In May we
have the return of comedian Ken Hussar. Ken puts on a great show and is the first act I booked when I took
over GYC Director duties. In June we are treated to a performance by the Lancaster Senior Symphony
Orchestra. Our annual fun and games picnic in July will be followed by Frankie Widder performing favorites
on his trusty accordion in August. There are some Rec happenings as well. After a highly successful launch
of the Silver Sneaker program, we have brought back Silver and Fit. Both programs provide free Rec
memberships depending on your supplemental Medicare insurance. There are also free fitness classes with
these including aerobics, aqua and Yoga. Be sure to check the class schedule in the new Rec program
brochure. The popularity of these has necessitated adding new classes. The Rec is having an indoor swap
meet on Saturday, March 8. Rent a table and make some money while cleaning out your unwanted treasures,
or come out and buy stuff so your grand kids will have more to clean out of your house when you move into
the new housing project at the old Doneckers Art Works. Speaking of which, we will have reps from
Keystone Villa at a meeting in the near future to discuss this project. And as mentioned before, the Rec is
hosting the Nomads on Saturday, March 22. Always a good time, these guys play all of your favorite dance
tunes from the 50’s and 60’s. Whew, as you can see there is a lot going on at Golden Years and at the Rec
and I hope to see many of you over the next few months. And back to that shadow thing, hopefully seeing
my shadow means six more months of smiles, laughs and fun at GYC meetings.
Jim
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Club Meeting Dates
Lunch: 12:00 P.M.
Meeting: 12:45 P.M. Pg 2
March 5, 2014
Menu: Beef Barbeque, Dutch Potato Salad & Fruited Jell-O
Program: Will be visited by the Lancaster Historical Society for
a presentation on Rich Brewing Heritage in Lancaster County.
April 2, 2014
Menu: Chicken Pot Pie, Red Beet Eggs & Cupcake
Program: Traditional Encore Appearance - Ephrata High School
Jazz Ensemble, directed by Scott Fairchild, making their annual
return engagement for our entertainment.
“Bring a Friend” Meeting
Bring a friend that joins our Golden Years Club that day & receive a
drawing entry to win a gift certificate to Ephrata Dinner
May 7, 2014
Kitchen Helpers:
***Men will serve for Mothers Day***
Menu: Ham & Cheese Sandwiches, Chips, Pickles & Ice Cream
Sandwiches
Program: In May we have the return of comedian Ken Hussar.
Ken puts on a great show and is the first act I booked when I took over GYC.
June 4 , 2014
Menu: Macaroni & Beef, Cheese Cubes & Tapioca pudding
Program: We are treated to a performance by the Lancaster
Senior Symphony Orchestra.
Special Invitation for
SilverSneaker Members!
July 9, 2014
Annual Picnic
Menu: See sign-up on page 3
Program: Annual Picnic No program
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Annual Picnic Registration Form
Please reserve a place for me/us at the Annual Picnic July 9, 2014
Served At The Rec. Cost $7.50 per person
(1) Name
Menu:
(2) Name
Bar-B-Q Chicken
Baked Potato, Pepper Cabbage
Roll/Butter, Cup Cake
Coffee & Cold Drinks
PLEASE FILL IN THIS FORM AND MAIL OR
BRING IN TO REC CENTER OFFICE
RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY July 2, 2014
MATURE DRIVING COURSES
Two AARP Mature Driving Classes will be held at the Ephrata Recreation Center
FOUR HOUR REFRESHER course: Tuesday, April 22
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
(For those who have previously completed the 8-hour course)
The initial EIGHT HOUR course: Monday & Tuesday, April 28 & 29
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Registration forms are available at the Rec's front desk.
Registration is limited to 30 individuals
Cost for AARP Members: $15 for each course Non Members: $20 for each course
GYC Aquatics
Aqua Fitness:
Tuesday, Thursday
8:00 to 9:00 A.M.
$19.00/session
(FOUR MONTH SESSION)
Open Swim:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
10:00 to 11:00 A.M.
GYC Membership Card must be shown
Entrance to the Rec is given
15 minutes before start times
Indoor Yard Sale
at the Rec
Saturday, March 8
6:00 am - 12:00 noon
●Free Admission for the Public
●Yard Sale items; Home Party
Product and Much More!
●Snack Bar
Come shop till you drop!
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Ephrata Rec Center will be participating in the Medicare Healthways
SilverSneakers® and Ashlinks Silver & Fit Fitness program for Seniors
This Program is an innovative health, exercise and wellness program helping older adults
live healthy, active lifestyles. There will be opportunities to participate in the signature
SilverSneakers group exercise classes for FREE.
The following Medicare Suppliment Insurances are eligible for a free membership and
SilverSneaker® Fitness Classes under the SilverSneaker program.
●Highmark
Freedom Blue (Medicare Advantage)
●Highmark Medigap Blue (Medicare Suppliment-If they have had it prior to 6/1/10)
●AARP Supplement Plans (UnitedHealthcare)
●All Geisinger Medicare Plans (Medicare Advantage & Supplemental)
●HOP (Health Options Program - Retired PA Teachers– PSERS
The following Medicare Suppliment Insurances are eligible for a free membership and
SilverSneaker® Fitness Classes under the Silver & Fit program.
●Aetna
Medicare
●Capital Blue Cross Senior Blue PPO
●Health American Coventry Health Care - Advantra
Favorite Active Older Adult Classes Offered at the Rec
Flex & Stretch Thurs. 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 am.
Relax & Restore Tues or Thurs. 10:50 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
Zumba Gold” Mon. 2:00 -2:45 pm. or Wed. 7:30 -8:15 am.
SilverSneaker® Classic Mon 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm or
Fri. 11:00 am - 11:45 am or Fri. 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
SilverSneaker® YogaStretch Wed. 11:00 am - 11:45 am or 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
SilverSplash Thur. 10:15 am - 11:00 am or 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Try it before
you buy it!
Complimentary
Pass for any one of
the Classes listed
Offer Expires: 5/30/14
See Spring Program Guide for detailed descriptions
Welcome New Members! 8/1/13 - 2/30/14
Marie Bryan
Mary Lou Cardascia
Peter Cardascia
Diane Good
Florence Gordon
June Hilbert
Verna Labrador
Jean Lausch
Kathryn Light
Alex Masluk
Jeanette Miller
Karen Miller
Ted Miller
Mary Nolt
Bonnie Seidel
Terry Seidel
Hannah Tran
Paul Weaver
Patricia Wicher