***Please- note: Events highlighted in Red qualify for prizes as part of the current CWC Dimension!***
Ongoing, Monday-Friday: Low-Impact Senior Exercise, 9:30-10:30 am at the Fairfield Senior Center in the Fairfield Fire Hall, 106 Steelman St. Free. No pre-registration required. Sponsored by the Adams County Office of Aging. Info: (717) 334-9296.
Ongoing, Tuesdays & Thursdays: Low-Impact Senior Exercise, 10:30-11 am at the East Berlin Senior Center in the East Berlin Area Community Center, 4th St. & North Ave. Free. No pre-registration required, but donations requested. Sponsored by the Adams County Office of Aging. Info: (717) 334-9296.
Ongoing, Tuesdays & Thursdays: Low-Impact Senior Exercise, 9:30-10 am at the York Springs Senior Center in the Lions’ Club, Main St. Free. No pre-registration required, but donations requested. Sponsored by the Adams County Office of Aging. Info: (717) 334-9296.
Ongoing, first & third Wednesdays: Community Drum Circle, 6:30-7:30 pm at Waldo’s, 17 Lincoln Square, Gettysburg. Everyone welcome, drums and percussion to share. No pre-registration required. Info here.
Ongoing, Saturdays: Informal evening worship service and dinner at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 665 St. John’s Rd., Littlestown. Worship at 5:30 pm followed by free dinner. A time for families, singles, the troubled, joyful, lonely, and thankful to come together as a community to grow our faith and share a meal together. Information: 717-359-4825.
Ongoing, Thursdays (2pm – 6pm) and Saturdays (8am – 1pm): Adams County Farmer’s Market now located at Gettysburg Transit Center (103 Carlisle Street, Gettysburg). Enjoy a vibrant farmers market which assists consumers in obtaining fresh, nutritious food while strengthening the bond between agriculture and the community. Click here for more info http://www.acfarmersmarkets.org.
June 20 (rain date: 6/22/17): Penn State Master Gardeners of Adams County ‘Garden Chat’. Time: 6pm Location: Ag Center (670 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg) meet at the outside gardens (near parking lots). Join the Penn State Master Gardeners of Adams County to learn about the plants in their gardens. Registration is not required. Info: (717) 337-4137.
June 24: Adams County Farm Fresh Markets Family Day and Health Fair! Time: 10am – 12pm Location: Adams County Farmer’s Market new location: Gettysburg Transit Center (103 Carlisle Street, Gettysburg) *Free parking available for this event only located in the parking lot behind Gettysburg Fire Department. School is out! Fun activities, games and prizes for the whole family to promote healthy eating and exercise. Sponsored by Adams County Food Policy Council, an affiliate of Healthy Adams County. Registration is not required. Info: (717) 337-4137 or jgastley2@wellspan.org.
June 29: Adams County Farm Fresh Markets Senior Market Day! Time: 2pm – 5pm Location: Adams County Farmer’s Market new location: Gettysburg Transit Center (103 Carlisle Street, Gettysburg). An informative and interactive event for senior citizens promoting healthy living and good nutrition. Opportunities for prizes for seniors who attend. Sponsored by PA Link and Adams County Office for Aging. Registration is not required.
June 30: Rockin’ Trivia at The Pike (985 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg) 6 – 8 p.m. $10 donation fee is requested. Proceeds benefit YWCA Gettysburg/Adams County. Come solo or bring a team of up to 8 people. Prizes for every member of the winning team! To register and guarantee a table, contact Nancy Lilley at (717) 334-9171, ext. 115 or email nlilley@ywcagettysburg.org.
August 14 & 16: Healthy Steps for Older Adults: A program to prevent falls at York Alliance Church, 501 Rathon Rd., York. 9 am-12 pm. Healthy Steps is a new program to prevent falls and promote health and wellness. Have fun and learn about Healthy Steps you can take to prevent falls. Participants will receive a colorful 68-page fall prevention guide and a free highlight, courtesy of the American Trauma Society. Registration required; call (717) 851-2569.
Sept. 17: Adams County Heritage Festival, 12-5 pm, Gettysburg Area Rec Park.
