GEARS sets programs

GEARS will offer activities to the community. Unless otherwise noted, there is a per-person cost, with a discounted rate for residents. To register or for more information, visit http://www.getintogears.org or call 717-367-0355.

GEARS will sponsor Camp Ladybug again this summer. Camp will run Mondays to Fridays from June 17 to July 26 from 9 a.m. to noon at Pavilion 5 in the Elizabethtown Area Community Park. There will be no camp on Thursday, July 4. This program is for individuals age 6 and up who have mental delays or physical challenges. The purpose of Camp Ladybug is to provide a fun atmosphere where campers may build socialization skills and participate in recreational activities. The theme this year is "Fairy Tales." The program is free to residents, with a fee for nonresidents.

Pickleball lessons will be offered for people age 18 and up in the gym at Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ Church, 996 E. High St., Elizabethtown, on Tuesdays, March 12 and 19, and Thursday, March 14. A class for beginners will be held from noon to 1 p.m., and an intermediate class will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. Lessons will cover basic techniques, rules, and strategies. All equipment will be provided.

Game Changer Canine Training will use games and exercises to teach concepts and skills to help dogs achieve calmness, optimism, impulse control, disengagement from distractions, and more. Classes will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays, April 1 to May 20, at the Elizabethtown Fairgrounds, 900 E. High St., Elizabethtown. The class is open to individuals age 16 and older.

Tai Chi will be offered on Tuesdays, April 2 to June 11, in the basement at the Masonic Village Carpenter Chapel, 1244 Bainbridge Road, Elizabethtown. There will be class on May 28. An introductory class will be held from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. followed by an advanced class from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. The classes will focus on a 10-step tai chi form introducing students to the basic postures of tai chi.

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