GEARS calendar of events set

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

GEARS will sponsor the Elizabethtown Area Youth Soccer Program for girls and boys in grades one to three. The program will be held on Saturdays, April 15 to May 20, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Field 3 at Elizabethtown Area High School, 800 E. High St., Elizabethtown. The program is designed to be instructive as well as provide opportunities to participate in low-competitive soccer games. The registration fee includes a T-shirt.

Tennis lessons for children ages 8 to 14 will be held on Tuesdays, May 2 to 23, on the tennis courts at the Legion Park, 60 N. King St., Marietta. The Find Your Sweet Spot lessons for beginners will teach the fundamentals of tennis using the larger red balls and smaller courts from 5:30 to 6:20 p.m. The Grand Slammers lessons for players with experience will focus on developing basic tennis skills from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

GEARS' 17th annual four-person scramble golf tournament will take place on Friday, May 5, with a 1:15 p.m. shotgun start at Dauphin Highlands Golf Course, 650 S. Harrisburg St., Harrisburg. The registration fee includes green fees, use of a cart, driving range balls, dinner, and awards. Proceeds will benefit the GEARS Summer Playground Program.

A Smart Driver classroom course for drivers age 50 and older will take place from 8 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, April 19, and Thursday, April 20, at the East Donegal Township Municipal Building, 190 Rock Point Road, Marietta. The PennDOT-approved course may entitle participants to a discount on their auto insurance. The fee will be discounted for AARP members.

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