MIND DIMENSION

UPCOMING ACTIVTIES

Indoor Walking Program

Date(s): Mondays & Wednesday, November 4, 2019 through April 8, 2020 Time: 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Location: Gettysburg High School Indoor Track (1130 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg)

Schedule is subject to change without notice. If school is closed for weather, walking program is closed. No cost for people who live in the Gettysburg Area School District. $5 for those who live outside the District. For questions call Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority at (717) 334-2028.

Winter Reading Challenge Prize Contest with Adams County Library System

Date: January 1, 2020 to February 15, 2020

Adults 18 and older can go onto Adams County Library System’s website www.adamslibrary.org to register for the Winter Reading Challenge. The program runs from January 1 – February 15. If an adult reads 5 books, they receive one chance to win the grand prize that includes a variety on wonderful prizes. If an adult reads 15 books, they receive a second chance to win the grand prize. Thanks to the generous support of the Seminary Museum, a runner up prize of two tickets to the Seminary Ridge Museum and a cupola tour will also be awarded. For questions contact Jessica Laganosky at (717) 334-5716, ext. 224 or email jessical@adamslibrary.org.

Visit www.adamslibrary.org for a listing of book clubs, discussions, children’s events and many other ‘mindful’ activities.

Hanover Area Arts Guild Art Exhibit

Date(s): January 10, 2020 to March 13, 2020

Location: On display at HACC’s Gettysburg Campus (artist reception on February 13^th at 10:30 a.m.)

(731 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg, PA)

Featured work of five artists, showcasing acrylic and oil paintings, pastels and watercolors and painted scherenschnitte. Free. For questions call (717)-339-3509.

Community Bowling

Date: Friday, January 31, 2020 Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Location: Edgewood Lanes (1880 Emmitsburg Rd., Gettysburg)

Join Community Wellness Connections for a free and fun evening of bowling for anyone and everyone!

Questions please call 717-337-4137 or email jgastley2@wellspan.org.

Physical Fitness Task Force’s Winter Fitness Hiking

Date: Saturday, February 15, 2020 Time: 1:00 p.m.

Location: Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve (1537 Mt. Hope Road, Fairfield) – 1.0 mile hike

Join Healthy Adams County’s Physical Fitness Task Force for a free guided winter hike. Hikes are open to everyone.

Meet across the street from the parking lot. Take a walk in the woods to see how trees are tapped in the sugarbush at Strawberry Hill! Naturalists will teach hikers about tree tapping history, and how to identify maples in winter. The trail passes through woodlands and wetlands and is rocky, mostly flat, but includes one moderately steep uphill section. This hike takes approximately 1 hour. Wear good walking/hiking shoes and bring a bottle of water! Hikes are held rain or shine (except for severe weather). Pre-registration is not required. Call (717) 337-4137 or visit Healthy Adams County’s Facebook page for more details including cancellation information. Free.

Mindfulness & Stress Reduction Spring Workshop Series

Date(s) Sundays: March 8, 2020 (‘The Foundations’); April 5, 2020 (‘Building Skills’); May 17, 2020 (‘Life as Practice’)

Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Location: WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital Community Room A (147 Gettys Street, Gettysburg, PA)

The Mindfulness and Stress Reduction courses continue to be presented as a workshop series in 2020. The three workshops build on each other, so all three are suggested, but they are also designed so that each one can offer value if taken alone. This free program is funded by Gettysburg Hospital Foundation and facilitated by Julie Falk, Ph.D.

Registration is required. Please call 717-337-4137 or email jgastley2@wellspan.org to register or for more information.

10^th Annual Adams County Health Summit

Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 Time: 8 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Location: HACC’s Gettysburg Campus (731 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg)

Healthy Adams County will focus on wellness and behavioral health this year with a special presentation by Weary Arts Center performing short vignettes about mental health issues.

Registration required. For more information or to register call Healthy Adams County at 717-337-4137 or email jgastley2@wellspan.org. Free.

Wendy Sweigart Art Exhibit

Date(s): March 16, 2020 to May 18, 2020

Location: On display at HACC’s Gettysburg Campus (artist reception on April 9^th at 10:30 a.m.)

(731 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg, PA)

Abstract mixed media drawings in ink and watercolors and/or gouache. Free. For questions call (717)-339-3509.

Physical Fitness Task Force’s Winter Fitness Hiking

Date: Sunday, March 29, 2020 Time: 1:45 p.m.

Location: Indian Lookout, St. Mary’s Cemetery, Emmitsburg, MD – 2.5 mile hike

Join Healthy Adams County’s Physical Fitness Task Force for a free guided winter hike. Hikes are open to everyone.

Take U.S. 15 south, past Mount St. Mary’s College and make a right turn on Motter Road, a quick left on St. Anthony’s Road and right on Grotto Road. Follow it to the parking lot for the Grotto and cemetery. This is a more challenging hike due to some steep hills at the start and also fairly rocky terrain. The first 0.2 miles are the steepest, if this is too much for you, the approximately one mile walk through the Grotto is very lovely. The trail levels off after the first 0.5 mile and offers a great view of Gettysburg at the turnaround point (Indian Lookout). Hiking boots and a bottle of water are recommended. A walking stick and/or binoculars might be handy. Due to parking issues, please do not arrive before 1:15, this hike starts at 1:45. This hike will be led by Mount St. Mary alumnus and Adams County Commissioner Marty Qually. We are trying to get a group to go to Chubby’s BBQ in Emmitsburg after the hike. Please indicate your interest in attending an “after meal” on Facebook. Hikes are held rain or shine (except for severe weather). Pre-registration is not required. Call (717) 337-4137 or visit Healthy Adams County’s Facebook page for more details including cancellation information. Free.