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.

Making Budgets Work will be presented by M&T Bank on Friday, Oct. 18, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the GEARS Community Center, 70 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown. Topics will include identifying personal obstacles to budgeting; creating a structure to track and analyze spending; creating short-term, medium-term and long-term goals; the importance of reducing debt and building emergency savings; and strategies for managing day-to-day spending. The program is free of charge and open to people age 18 and up. Preregistration is required.

Paint a Seasonal Pillow will take place on Monday, Nov. 11, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Winters Heritage House Museum, 47 E. High St., Elizabethtown. Barbara Plunkett will guide participants through painting a seasonal wreath image on a pillow cover. The pillow, pillow cover, and paint will be provided. The program is open to people age 18 and up.

Zumba Gold will be held on Wednesdays, Oct. 23 to Nov. 20, from 6:15 to 7 p.m. in the gym at the GEARS Community Center. The class is a toned-down version of Zumba designed for active older adults and individuals who are deconditioned or new to exercise.