GEARS has posted its schedule. Unless otherwise noted, separate costs 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.
GEARS will offer a year-round Moo-Duk-Kwan Karate program for children and adults. Roger Engle will instruct the class. This is a Korean martial art with a white belt through black belt system for children and youths age 6 and up and adults. Classes will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from Aug. 12 to 29, Sept. 3 to 30, Nov. 4 to 26, and Dec. 3 to 30. The class will not meet on Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Thursday, Dec. 26. The program will take place in the wrestling room at Elizabethtown Middle School, 600 E. High St., Elizabethtown.
One-hour guided trail riding sessions will be offered on Wednesday, Aug. 7, at 10 a.m. and Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 1:30 p.m. at Ironstone Ranch, 1 Hollinger Lane, Elizabethtown. Participants will ride horses through the 275 acres of woods and farmland on the ranch. Horses are well-mannered and trained to work with riders who have little or no experience. All children must be age 8 or older and there is a strict weight limit of 250 pounds.
GEARS will offer a four-hour AARP Driver Safety Refresher Program for people age 50 and up who have previously taken the eight-hour 55 Alive course. This course will fulfill requirements for a continuing insurance discount from any auto insurer doing business in Pennsylvania. All participants are required to provide proof of previous course completion to receive a certificate. Participants must bring a valid Pennsylvania driver's license. The class will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Elizabethtown Area Senior Center, 70 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown.
A Splash Bash will take place at the Masonic Village Brossman Pool on Friday, Aug. 16, from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. People of all ages may attend for a nominal fee per person. Advance registration is not required. Attendees may pay at the door.
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