Greater Elizabethtown Area Recreation and Community Services (GEARS) has put together a variety of programs and activities for people of all ages in its fall 2020 program. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. To register, readers may call the GEARS office at 717-367-0355 or visit http://www.getintogears.org. Fees apply unless otherwise specified.
Interested people may register online 24/7 for a nominal fee or by mail to GEARS, 70 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Walk-ins may drop by the office, located in the GEARS Community Center. Sign-up forms may be faxed to 717-367-7235.
Preschool
Iddy Biddy Soccer - Ages 3 to 5. Saturdays, Sept. 12 to Oct. 24, 9 to 10 a.m. (A), 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. (B). High School Field 2.
Iddy Biddy Tennis - Ages 4 to 7. Thursdays, Oct. 1, 8, 22, and 29, 5 to 5:30 p.m. High School Tennis Courts.
Iddy Biddy Basketball - Ages 4 to 6. Saturdays, Sept. 12 to Oct. 31, 9 to 9:45 a.m. Mill Road Elementary School Outdoor Court.
Youth/Teen
Girls' Middle School Volleyball League - Grades five to eight. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 17 to Oct. 26, 6 to 8 p.m. Stoneybrook Park.
Pokemon/YuGiOh/Beyblade League - Grades one to nine. Thursdays, Sept. 3 to Oct. 8 (Session I), Oct. 22 to Dec. 3, except Nov. 26 (Session II), 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. Community Center.
Exploring Our World Using Science and Crafts - Ages 8 to 14. Tuesdays, Sept. 8 to Oct. 13 (Session I), Oct. 27 to Dec. 1 (Session II), 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. Community Center.
BEARS First- and Second-Grade Basketball - Saturdays, Sept. 12 to Oct. 31, 10 to 11 a.m. Rain dates are Mondays. Mill Road Elementary School Outdoor Court.
Coed Youth Basketball Combine - Wednesdays, Sept. 9 to Oct. 28 (grades three and four), Thursdays, Sept. 10 to Oct. 29 (grades five and six), 5:30 to 7 p.m. Rain dates are Tuesdays. Mill Road Elementary School Outdoor Court.
Travel and Youth Basketball Programs - Early October to early February (Travel Basketball), early November to early February (youth basketball). More details to come.
Pond Fishing for Beginners - All ages. Those age 16 and over must have a Pennsylvania fishing license. Saturday, Sept. 12, 3 to 5 p.m. Rain date Sept. 13. Location TBA.
Trail Riding - Age 8 and up, strict weight limit of 250 pounds. Wednesdays, Sept. 23 (Session I), Oct. 21 (Session II), 5 to 6 p.m. Ironstone Ranch.
Beginner Tennis - Ages 8 to 12. Thursdays, Oct. 1, 8, 22, and 29, 5:45 to 6:35 p.m. High School Tennis Courts.
Intermediate Tennis - Ages 8 to 14. Thursdays, Oct. 1, 8, 22, and 29, 6:50 to 7:50 p.m. High School Tennis Courts.
Make It! Take It! Holiday Crafts - Grades one to six. Saturday, Dec. 12, 9 a.m. to noon. Community Center.
American Red Cross Babysitters' Training Course - Age 11 and up. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 19 and 20, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community Center.
Dance
Mommy and Me - Ages 2 to 3. Thursdays, Sept. 10 to Nov. 12, 6:15 to 7 p.m. Community Center Gym.
Discover Dance - Ages 3 to 6. Tuesdays, Sept. 8 to Nov. 10, 6:15 to 7 p.m. (ages 3 and 4, A), 7:15 to 8 p.m. (ages 5 and 6, B). Community Center Lobby.
Dance Sampler - Ages 6 to 8. Thursadys, Sept. 10 to Nov. 12, 7:15 to 8 p.m. Community Center Gym.
Fitness
Hatha Flow Yoga - Age 14 and up. Wednesdays, Sept. 9 to Oct. 14 (Session I), Nov. 11 to Dec. 16 (Session II), 6 to 7 p.m., or Saturdays, Sept. 12 to Oct. 17 (Session I), Nov. 7 to Dec. 19, except Nov. 28 (Session II), 9 to 10 a.m. WDT Municipal Building.
Spin 'n' Sculpt - Age 16 and up. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 8 to Nov. 19, except Oct. 29 and Nov. 3, 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. (A), 7 to 8 p.m. (B). WDT Municipal Building.
Power Yoga - Age 14 and up. Mondays, Sept. 14 to Oct. 19 (Session I), Nov. 9 to Dec. 14 (Session II), 6 to 7 p.m. WDT Municipal Building.
Pound - Age 14 and up. Fridays, Sept. 11 to Oct. 23 (Session I), Nov. 6 to Dec. 18 (Session II), 6 to 7 p.m. Fighting Dragons Fitness.
Tai Chi - Age 16 and up. Tuesdays, Sept. 15 to Nov. 17, 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. (intro and advanced classes). Fighting Dragons Fitness.
PiYo - Age 14 and up. Tuesdays, Sept. 8 to Oct. 20 (Session I), Nov. 3 to Dec. 22 (Session II), 6 to 7 p.m. Fighting Dragons Fitness.
Zumba - Age 14 and up. Wednesdays, Sept. 9 to Oct. 21 (Session I), Nov. 4 to Dec. 16 (Session II), 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Fighting Dragons Fitness.
Gentle Yoga - Age 14 and up. Thursdays, Sept. 17 to Dec. 17, except Oct. 29 and Nov. 26, 10 to 11 a.m. WDT Municipal Building.
Buns, Guns and Cardio - Age 14 and up. Mondays, Sept. 14 to Nov. 30, except Oct. 12 and Nov. 2, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. WDT Municipal Building.
Indoor Cycle Class - Age 14 and up. Saturdays, Sept. 12 to Oct. 17 (Session I), Nov. 7 to Dec. 19, except Nov. 28 (Session II), 8 to 8:45 a.m. WDT Municipal Building.
Core de Force - Age 14 and up. Saturdays, Sept. 12 to Oct. 17 (Session I), Oct. 31 to Dec. 12, except Nov. 28 (Session II), 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Fighting Dragons Fitness.
Continuing Education
Medicare Madness: Intro to Medicare - Wednesday, Sept. 30, 6 to 8 p.m. Via Zoom.
Athletics
Pickleball - All ages. Tuesdays, Sept. 8 to Dec. 29, 1 to 3 p.m. Community Center Gym.
Badminton - All ages. Wednesdays, Sept. 9 to Dec. 30, 1 to 3 p.m. Community Center Gym.
Power Volleyball - High-schoolers and adults. Fridays, Sept. 11 to Dec. 18, except Nov. 27, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Poplar Street Park.
Leagues & Tournaments
Coed Softball League - 10-game season with playoffs. Mondays through Thursdays, Sept. 8 to early November, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Team E-town Park Softball Field.
Coed Sixes Volleyball League - 10-match season with playoffs. Mondays, Sept. 14 to mid-November, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Community Center Gym.
Four-Person Scramble Golf Tournament - Friday, Oct. 9, 8:30 a.m. Dauphin Highlands Golf Course.
Doubles Volleyball Tournament - Indoor two-person pool play (men, women, and coed). Saturday, Nov. 14, and Sunday, Nov. 15, 8:30 a.m. Location TBA.
Trips
Annapolis Cravings - Tuesday, Oct. 6.
Ride the Rails: Potomac Eagle - Friday, Oct. 23.
Peddler's Village Apple Festival - Saturday, Nov. 7.
New York City: Value Day! - Saturdays, Nov. 28 (Session I) and Dec. 19 (Session II).
Radio City Music Hall "Christmas Spectacular" - Monday, Dec. 14.
Elizabethtown Area Senior Center
The senior center, an activity center for area residents over 60 years old, is open on Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Face masks are required for entrance, and limited seating is available. Reservations are required by 10 a.m. the day before attendance, and no walk-ins will be permitted. For information, readers may visit http://www.etownareaseniorcenter.org or call 717-367-7984.
Grab 'n' Go Lunch - Pick up Mondays through Fridays between 11 a.m. and noon. Reservations required by 10 a.m. the day before; no walk-ins.
Dash 'n' Dine Dinner - Ham dinner (September), soup and sandwich (October), sub sale (November, with sub orders due by Monday, Nov. 9). Pick up at the door between 4 and 6:30 p.m. Reservations recommended one week prior.
Baskets (and More Galore) Benefit Auction - Bidding open from Tuesday, Sept. 8, to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19.
Pancake Breakfast and Bazaar - Saturday, Nov. 14, 7 to 11 a.m. (breakfast), 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (bazaar)
Additional Community Services/Special Events
Princess Party - Friday, Sept. 18, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Elizabethtown Fairgrounds.
Boots and Belles Dance - Friday, Oct. 16, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Elizabethtown Fairgrounds.
Fall Bazaar and Pancake Breakfast - Saturday, Nov. 14, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Community Center.
Jingle Bell Drive - Reverse Holiday Parade - Saturday, Dec. 5, 4 to 6 p.m. Elizabethtown Fairgrounds.
Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank - To schedule an appointment, call 800-771-0059.
GEARS Kids Center - Before- and after-school programs, KinderCare, preschool, and summer camp. Call 717-367-0119.
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