GEARS Announces Upcoming Programs

GEARS has set various upcoming programs. Separate fees have been set for GEARS members and for nonmembers. For more information or to register, readers may visit http://www.getintogears.org or call 717-367-0355.

Zumba Gold classes will be offered on Mondays from June 3 through July 29, except June 17, from 6 to 6:45 p.m. at the Masonic Village Memorial Hall Gym, 1 Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown. Classes will be taught by Judy McMillen, a licensed Zumba Gold instructor.

Deep Water Workout for people age 14 and up will be a class held on Tuesdays from June 4 through July 9 from 7:15 to 8 p.m. at the Masonic Village Patton Pool, 1 Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown. Participants will use water exercise equipment to enhance the workout and should feel comfortable wearing a flotation belt. Dave Rosensteel will instruct.

H2O Mashup for people age 14 and up will be a class held on Thursdays from June 6 through July 18 from 7:15 to 8 p.m. at the Masonic Village Patton Pool. This high-energy, low-impact aquatic workout will focus on cardiovascular and muscle endurance.

Power Yoga for people age 16 and up will be a class held on Tuesdays from June 11 through Aug. 20, except July 16, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Masonic Village Carpenter Chapel. Sun salutations, standing and seated postures, balance poses, and intense relaxation will be combined in one class for beginner or advanced yoga students.

Pound, a class for people age 14 and up, will be held on Tuesdays from June 11 through Aug. 20, except July 2, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Village Memorial Hall Gym. Participants will use lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercise. Courtney Lesnick, a certified Pound instructor, will lead the class. Participants are asked to bring a yoga mat.

The GEARS Summer Youth Program will feature a playground program on Mondays through Thursdays from June 10 through July 25, except July 4, from 9 a.m. to noon at Elizabethtown Community Park, Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ Church and West Donegal Township Municipal Park. The playground program is for children and youths ages 6 to 14. June 10 and 11 are kickoff days that are free to anyone who wants to try out the program.

Chemistry Camp for children and youths ages 9 to 14 will be held from Monday, June 17, through Thursday, June 20, from 10 a.m. to noon in Room 2605 at Elizabethtown Area High School, 600 E. High St. High school chemistry teacher Scott Baylor will instruct.

An American Red Cross babysitting training course for people age 11 and up will meet on Tuesday, June 11, and Wednesday, June 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in GEARS Recreation Room 2, 600 E. High St., Elizabethtown. It will be taught by Dave Rosensteel, a certified American Red Cross instructor.

Iddy Biddy Baseball/Softball for children ages 4 to 6 will be offered on Thursdays from June 13 through July 25, except July 4, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. (Class A) or 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (Class B) at Elizabethtown Area High School Field 2. This program will give instruction centered around throwing, catching and batting skills.

GEARS is selling discounted amusement park and zoo tickets. Tickets may be purchased at the GEARS office, 600 E. High St., Elizabethtown, on Mondays through Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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