Wesley United Methodist Church (UMC) and the Strasburg Seniors are collaborating on an event that will benefit both the church's mission of the month and the seniors' group's birthday bash next year.

An indoor yard sale will be held Saturday, June 7, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Wesley's air-conditioned fellowship hall, which is next door to the sanctuary at 40 W. Main St., Strasburg.

Wesley UMC has held indoor yard sales in the past, but this will be the first time the Strasburg Seniors are assuming a leadership role. Money generated from rent for the 6-foot-long tables will support the seniors' organization. Space is limited. Tables can be rented by calling 717-371-8753.

"It's tough to find assistance these days, because everybody's budgets are tight and resources are short," Strasburg Seniors president Joyce Patzer said. "For Wesley to help us out is very welcome. We are grateful."

People who have rented a table may set up their wares on Friday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. "You don't have to come super-duper early on Saturday to set your stuff up," said Kay Graybill, who is Wesley UMC's trustee chairman.

The church will have a table selling Christmas ornaments and wreaths. Although she will not be certain until she sees what vendors are bringing, Graybill expects there will be typical yard sale items like antiques, clothes, and household goods for sale.

Wesley UMC and West Willow UMC are teaming up to sell coffee; lunch items, such as hot dogs; chips; and baked goods.

Proceeds from food sales will benefit A Week Away Foundation, which coordinates and finances respite weeks for families with a member who is battling a life-threatening illness, Graybill said. A Week Away was founded by Lampeter-Strasburg graduate Caleb Walker, who died in 2014.

Robino's food truck will sell breakfast sandwiches from 7:30 a.m. until mid-morning, Graybill said.

Patzer noted that the Strasburg Seniors group has been in existence since 1966. "When I became president two years ago, we started looking at other ways to do fundraising," she said. Patzer talked with Graybill, who is also a director with the Strasburg Seniors.

"It can be difficult finding a suitable fundraiser for seniors," Patzer said. "It's tough to find things we could do."

Patzer stated that the group provides recreation opportunities and supplies information to its members. "We want to make the most of our senior years," she said. "How do we best do that? How do we meet the challenges? What's available to us? There are programs out there, and we keep people informed."

The Strasburg Seniors meet the third Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m. at Strasburg Fire Company, 203 W. Franklin St., Strasburg. Refreshments are served, and there are guest speakers. Anyone age 50 and above is welcome to join. "If you can get here, you are within our range," Patzer said.

The group also goes on trips. "And we keep an eye on each other," Patzer added. "We have a lot of seniors who have retired to this area, and they may not have family close by. I think that's an important part of what we do."

The Strasburg Seniors group will celebrate its 60th anniversary next year. "We want to have an event where we can invite the community," Patzer said. "(The yard sale fundraiser) is a start in that direction. We are hoping this goes well so we can invite the public to our birthday."