"We have had a Fall Fest for many years," said Annette Kroeck, who handles admissions and marketing for Neffsville Nursing and Rehabilitation. Kroeck explained that the organization switched to holding an outdoor Trunk or Treat a few years ago due to COVID-19 restrictions. "We feel it's time to get back inside and be face-to-face with residents," said Kroeck. "It's what they need." She added that Neffsville is still reaching out to people in the Manheim Township community and hoping to get more organizations to join in the event.

Neffsville Nursing and Rehabilitation, 2829 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, will hold its annual Fall Fest Health Fair on Friday, Oct. 21, from 4 to 6 p.m. Activities will be held both inside and outside the facility.

Children will be able to trick-or-treat inside the facility, and they are encouraged to dress up. "We hope to have staff and residents dress up as well and decorate doors," said Kroeck.

Outside, Kroeck hopes to have up to 10 cars with their trunks open to display a fall theme. She noted that local schools, including a cyberschool; local businesses; and a hospice will sponsor trunks. "There will be a lot of candies and goodies," she said. Carnival-type games, such as cornhole and a ring toss, will be available to play. During the week prior to the event, staff and resident families will paint pumpkins, and those will be judged during the fest.

Members of the Manheim Township Police Department will be at the fest performing car seat safety checks, and Kroeck hopes to hold a blood drive during the event.

Food trucks, including Pepper Pot from Harrisburg, will be on-site to provide food items for purchase.

Kroeck pointed out that the event will be held rain or shine. "(If it rains,) we will just move the activities inside and use tables instead of trunks," she said. Readers who would like to learn more may search for "Neffsville Nursing and Rehab" on Facebook or visit https://neffsvillerehab.com.