GEARS Posts Activities

GEARS has announced its upcoming programs. Unless otherwise noted, separate fees have been set for GEARS members and for nonmembers. To register or for more information, visit http://www.GetintoGEARS.org or call the GEARS office at 717-367-0355.

GEARS is organizing a Coed Kickball League. Games will be played at the Elizabethtown Community Park softball field, located between Chestnut and Mount Joy streets, on Tuesdays, June 1 to Aug. 17, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The per-team fee and rosters are due by Friday, May 21. Each team will play an eight-game schedule with playoffs.

Two tai chi classes will be offered on Tuesdays, June 8 to Aug. 17, except July 6, in the gym at the GEARS Community Center, 70 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown.

Introduction to Tai Chi, for people new to tai chi or those who have not practiced in years, will be held from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Students will learn a simple 10-step taiji form.

Advanced Tai Chi (Forms, Weapons and San Shou) will be available from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Participants will integrate the postures learned in the introductory class with new moves. Sword and other weapon forms will be gradually introduced.

A Zumba dance fitness class will be held from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. on Wednesdays, June 9 to July 14, at the Fighting Dragons, 101 E. Cherry St., Elizabethtown. The program is open to individuals age 14 and older.

Coed Youth Basketball Combine will give girls and boys in grades three to six opportunities to sharpen fundamental skills in the offseason. The program will take place on Wednesdays, June 2 to July 7, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the outdoor basketball court at Mill Road Elementary School, 35 Elm Ave., Elizabethtown.

Two tumbling and gymnastics programs for children will be offered on Thursdays, June 10 to July 22, at the GEARS Community Center gym.

Gym Bears, for girls and boys ages 3 to 5, will occur from 5 to 5:45 p.m. (Class A) and 6 to 6:45 p.m. (Class B). The program is designed to help develop large and small motor skills in a fun learning environment.

Gymnastic classes will be available for girls and boys ages 6 to 12 from 7 to 8 p.m. The program will review basic skills and progress to more advanced skills when the child is ready.

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