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Activities
Guide
Fall 2021
FREE
PRE-K COUNTS
PROGRAMS
Pg. 5
Teaming with Our Community
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SWIM LESSONS ARE ROAD CYCLING - CYCLING SENIOR ORCHESTRA
BACK - JUMP IN! WITH A PURPOSE IS READY TO PLAY
Pg. 7 Pg. 11 Pg. 13
Contents
LANCASTER REC NEWS pg. 3 SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Conestoga Pines Pool pg. 11
CHILD CARE
Pooches In The Pool pg. 11
Before and After School Care pg. 4
Road Cycling - Cycling With a Purpose pg. 11
How to Register for Child Care Programs pg. 4
Early Childhood Education Programs pg. 5 SENIOR RECREATION
Lancaster Rec Senior Center pg. 12
LANCASTER REC FOUNDATION pg. 6
Weekly Activities pg. 12
YOUTH SPORTS Senior Orchestra pg. 13
NFL Flag Football League pg. 7 Tai Chi for Arthritis pg. 13
Swim Lessons pg. 7 Annual Medicare Open Enrollment Program pg. 13
Tennis Lessons pg. 7
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY pg. 14
Middle School Tennis Lessons pg. 7
Dance Classes pg. 8 APPLY FOR YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS pg. 14
Jr. NBA Youth Basketball League pg. 9
REGISTRATION INFORMATION pg. 15
Little Hoopers pg. 9
Volleyball Clinic pg. 9
Girls Basketball Clinic pg. 9
ADULT SPORTS & FITNESS
Yoga Class pg. 10
Yoga in the Park pg. 10
Tai Chi (18+) pg. 10
Tai Chi (50+) pg. 10
ATTENTION: Coronavirus Update from Lancaster Rec
In response to the presence of COVID-19 in central Pennsylvania, Lancaster Rec may need to postpone or
cancel specific programs or events. Please check our website for the most up to date information.
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MEET OUR LANCASTER REC BOARD CHAIRMAN:
JOHN CARPENTER!
If you’re out and about in downtown Lancaster, chances and development throughout
are you’ve run into Lancaster Rec’s Board Chairman - Lancaster City.
John Carpenter. John is a dynamic and enthusiastic John proudly serves as Chairman
professional, who lends his impressive qualifications in of the Board of the Lancaster
business development, strategic planning, fundraising, Recreation Commission and as
sales and marketing to our Lancaster Recreation a member of the Board of the
Commission. He is a person who has diverse business Lancaster Rec Foundation Fund.
experience with skills and talents that contribute to John is a Trustee of the
the success of any organization seeking growth and Lancaster Public Library,
increased profitability. Treasurer of the Red Rose Film
John works for Members 1st Federal Credit Union as a Festival and Founder/Coach of the McCaskey Golf
Relationship Manager in the Lancaster area. He focuses Program. John absolutely loves Lancaster and all that it
on expanding the footprint of the organization through offers. He enjoys walking downtown to Central Market
their consumer and commercial lending. He believes and visiting all the parks with wife Caitlin and his children
there is always a way to bring value to the members if Henry, age 5 and Cecelia, age 2.
you are authentic and focus on problem solving. In We thank John for his service to Lancaster Rec! If you’d
addition, John and his wife, Caitlin, own Kingdom like to learn more about how to support recreation,
Concepts which focuses on real estate investment please contact Heather at hdighe@LancasterRec.org.
COUNTING DOWN: THE EXTRAORDINARY GIVE IS ONLY
THREE MONTHS AWAY!
Help us provide quality and affordable recreation and learning opportunities to
Lancaster residents by giving generously during Lancaster’s largest giving day,
Friday, November 19.
DID YOU KNOW?
• Each year, more than 8,600 children participate in Lancaster Rec programing.
• Lancaster Rec awards more than $50,000 in youth sports scholarships annually to
thousands of families.
• We coordinate more than 80,000 free meals to children in the Lancaster community.
• We provide summer playground and wading pool programs to more than 3,500
Lancaster children, free of charge.
• We serve 7,550 meals and provide 4,461 rides to Lancaster senior citizens each year.
But wait! There’s more! In the coming weeks, Lancaster Rec will be announcing an
exciting community event taking place during the Extraordinary Give. Be sure to
subscribe to our E-Newsletter (www.LancasterRec.org, bottom of page) and follow our
social media channels to be the first to hear the news!
So on Friday, November 19, visit www.extragive.org/organizations/lancaster-
recreation-commission (or scan the QR code to the right) and make a donation to
support recreation!
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BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE
In-School Care for Kindergarten through 5th Grade
Registration continues throughout the school year or until full. Space is limited!
$50 registration fee due at time of registration. ($10 for each additional child)
Limited spaces available - register early! Call 717-392-2115 to register or for more information.
Prices are available online at www.LancasterRec.org/child-care/before-and-after-school-programs/.
Lancaster Rec Before and After School Care Programs provide state-certified child care, at School District of
Lancaster Elementary Schools (except for King Elementary), for children whose parents are working or are in training.
Our Before and After School Program staff plans and conducts activities and lessons to support each child’s
development and learning. The goals of our activity-based curriculum are to help children meet state standards
in academic areas, reinforce classroom learning, improve social and communication skills and become more
physically active.
Lancaster Rec Before and After School Care Programs provide state-certified child care. We participate in the state
Keystone STARS quality child care initiative. All of our Before and After School Programs have attained the STAR 4
level, the highest rating from Keystone STARS.
WE ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLING AT THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS:
Martin Elementary • Price Elementary (held at Lancaster Rec Center) • Ross Elementary
Smith-Wade-El Elementary • Washington Elementary • Wharton Elementary • Wickersham Elementary
WE ARE WAITLISTING AT THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS:
Burrowes Elementary • Fulton Elementary • Hamilton Elementary • Lafayette Elementary
Please Note: We will not be operating at Carter and MacRae this year.
Subsidized funding is handled by Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC). Call 717-393-4004 for details.
HOW TO REGISTER FOR CHILD CARE PROGRAMS
Registration for Before and After School Care and Child Care Programs is only accepted in person at the Lancaster
Recreation Commission office or the Lancaster Rec Child Development Center at McCaskey High School. No phone
registrations are accepted.
An annual non-refundable registration fee of $50 (plus $10 for each additional child from the same family) is due at
the time of registration at the beginning of every new school year.
Children are not permitted to attend Before and After School Care or Child Care Programs until all registration items
have been turned in. A complete registration consists of the following:
• Completed and signed Child Care Agreement
• Completed and signed Attendance Contract
• Completed and signed Health Appraisal Form (Physical) and Immunization (Shot) Records
¤ Physicals and Shot Records less than three months old are required for infants ages 6 weeks - 1 year;
less then six months old for young toddlers ages 1 - 2 years.
¤ Physicals and Shot Records less than one year old are required for 2 - 3 year olds, Preschool - K5
and Grade 5.
¤ Children in Grades 1 through 4 are required to turn in Physicals and Shot Records
(may be more than one year old).
• Copies of any Custody/PFA Court documents, if applicable
• Copies of child’s IEP or IFSP, if applicable
• Completed and signed Child Care Center Meal Benefit Income Eligibility Form, for children ages 5 and under
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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Our goal is to provide quality, affordable and reliable childcare. Lancaster Rec Early Childhood Education has attained
the STAR 4 level in the state Keystone STARS quality child care initiative, the highest rating for a child care program.
For more information, please contact Don Yeager, Director of Early Childhood Education, at 717-392-2115 x136
or dyeager@LancasterRec.org.
Lancaster Rec Child Development Center at McCaskey High School
Ages Weekly Rates Open Year-Round / Monday-Friday / 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
We offer state-licensed, quality child care
Infants $225 for infants (6 weeks and older), toddlers and
(6 weeks – 12 months) preschool-age children, serving teen parents,
School District of Lancaster staff and the
Younger Toddler $210 community at-large.
(13 months – 24 months)
OUR PROGRAM INCLUDES:
Older Toddler $195 • Breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack
(25 months – 36 months) (Parents must provide diapers and enough
bottles/cups for each feeding per day.)
Preschool $175
(37 months – K5) For more information, to request a tour or to enroll
your child, please contact Don Yeager, Director of Early
Before Wrap-Around Care $54.50 Childhood Education, at 717-392-2115 x136
or dyeager@LancasterRec.org.
After Wrap-Around Care $67 We offer Full-Day Pre-K for children who will enter
SDoL elementary schools at McCaskey.
Before & After Wrap-Around Care $121.50
Pre-K Counts Wrap-Around Care
Ages 3-4 We provide wrap-around Before and After School Care
Year-Round / Monday-Friday / 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Lancaster Rec Center for children in K4 attending
(Wrap-Around Care provided from 6:30-8 a.m. and Martin Elementary and Price Elementary Schools
3-5:30 p.m.) (transportation provided by SDoL).
We operate FREE state-sponsored Pre-K Counts
classrooms, working collaboratively with the School
District of Lancaster, at the Lancaster Rec Center.
Enrollment is based on a child’s needs and the family’s
income.
Pre-K Counts prepares your children for kindergarten by
exposing them to school routines including classroom
structure and expectations. In our Pre-K Counts
program, children have plenty of play time while
developing their fine motor skills and gross motor skills.
Children are provided with a daily breakfast and lunch.
OUR PROGRAM INCLUDES:
• Creative curriculum and weekly lesson plans based
on Early Childhood State Standards
• A daily schedule to let you know when your child
eats breakfast, lunch and snack, and participates
in physical activity, small-group learning and
self-directed centers
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MAKE A DONATION TO
SUPPORT RECREATION
Announcing our new Monthly Giving Program WHAT IMPACT DOES MY MONTHLY DONATION HAVE?
Supporting the Lancaster Rec Foundation through • $5/month provides a lunch for a senior in our
our monthly giving program is not only convenient;
Senior Center.
it also makes a bigger impact in our community. Your
monthly pledge will sustain our scholarship program
and support Lancaster Rec programs on a consistent • $10/month provides two books to a child who is
basis, providing children, families and seniors with the learning how to read.
valuable resources they need all year long, not just once
a year. Donors take pride in knowing their monthly • $25/month can subsidize our dance classes so a little
support adds up to a greater influence in the lives of girl can gain the confidence to perform and shine.
Lancaster’s next generation and gives residents more
opportunities to play!
• $50/month provides two scholarships for our youth
Please complete the form below and mail to: Lancaster baseball program. This keeps youth off the streets
Rec, 525 Fairview Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603. and provides benefits such as leadership, discipline,
To donate online, please visit: www.LancasterRec.org/ critical thinking and working together as a team.
support/donationsandsponsorships.
For inquiries around the Lancaster Rec Foundation, please email AJ Eckman at aeckman@LancasterRec.org.
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Amount per month $________________ Start date: ________________
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Yes, I would like to receive your e-newsletter
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NFL FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE SWIM LESSONS
Ages 6-12 (Age as of 9/1/2021) Ages 6 months-12 years
Be a part of our popular flag football league! Children will learn this essential life skill while having fun.
Practice 1-2 nights a week depending on age group, Lessons are taught by the McCaskey High School Swim
with games on Saturdays. Coaches will notify players Coach and certified lifeguard instructors.
of practice days/times. Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 7 - 23
Week of September 6 - October 30 JP McCaskey High School Pool
Lancaster City and/or Township Parks and/or School
District of Lancaster fields Classes Ages Time
Tadpoles 6 months-2 years 4-4:30 p.m.
Divisions Ages (parents must be in water with child)
Division 1 6-8 Minnows 3-5 4:30-5 p.m.
(parents must be in water with child)
Division 2 9-12 Sharks 6-9 5:15-5:45 p.m.
$95 ($118.75/non-resident) regular fee Whales 10-12 5:45-6:15 p.m.
$47.50 with scholarship *Swimmers will be evaluated/moved to appropriate level if needed.
Register July 19 - August 20 at the Lancaster Rec $59 ($73.75/non-resident) regular fee
Center (Monday - Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) or online at $29.50 with scholarship
www.LancasterRec.org UNTIL FULL. Register August 16 - September 3 at the Lancaster Rec
Center (Monday - Friday / 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) or online at
www.LancasterRec.org UNTIL FULL.
TENNIS LESSONS
Ages 6-17 (Age as of 9/1/2021)
A fun introduction to a sport that you can play for a
lifetime. Learn the basics from experienced instructors.
MIDDLE SCHOOL TENNIS
Saturdays, September 11 - October 16 LESSONS
Buchanan Park Tennis Courts Grades 7-8 (intermediate level players)
Continue to develop your skills with experienced
Ages Time instructors in this new class for intermediate level players
Little Aces (6-9) 10-11 a.m. who are interested in continuing to play for their schools
Super Servers (10-17) 11 a.m.-12 p.m. in the future.
Levels may be combined if necessary Wednesdays, September 15 - October 20
$55 ($68.75/non-resident) regular fee 5:30-6:30 p.m.
$27.50 with scholarship Buchanan Park Tennis Courts
Register August 16 - September 3 at the Lancaster Rec $55 ($68.75/non-resident) regular fee
Center (Monday - Friday / 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) or online at $27.50 with scholarship
www.LancasterRec.org UNTIL FULL. Register August 16 - September 3 at the Lancaster Rec
Center (Monday - Friday / 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) or online at
www.LancasterRec.org UNTIL FULL.
Programs will follow a sport specific health and safety plan.
Programs may be modified, postponed or cancelled due to federal, state or local restrictions related to the COVID-19
pandemic or at the discretion of Lancaster Rec Administration.
Program registration maximums may be reduced due to COVID-19 guidelines, facilities or volunteer limitations.
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DANCE CLASSES (Classes determined by ages as of September 1, 2021)
Classes begin the week of August 30 through June 2022 at the Lancaster Rec Center.
Dance in the end-of-the-year recital!
REGISTRATION FOR FALL CLASSES OPEN JULY 12 - AUGUST 20 OR UNTIL FULL.
Instructors: Miss Eloise Dirk and Miss Chloe Spleen
Monday Classes*
Ages Time Class
7-12 4-5 p.m. Beginner Ballet
9-16 5-6 p.m. Advanced Beginner
Ballet (no first year students)
Tuesday Classes Friday Classes
Ages Time Class Ages Time Class
4-6 4:15-5 p.m. Little Dancers Ballet** 4-6 4:15-5 p.m. Little Dancers Tap**
6-8 5-5:45 p.m. Fancy Feet Tap 7-11 5-5:45 p.m. Junior Lyrical
(6 year olds must have completed
one year of Little Dancers) 4-6 5:45-6:30 p.m. Little Dancers Ballet**
6-8 5:45-6:30 p.m. Fancy Feet Ballet 12-16 6:30-7:15 p.m. Senior Lyrical
(6 year olds must have completed
one year of Little Dancers)
Saturday Classes
Wednesday Classes Ages Time Class
Ages Time Class 7-12 9-9:45 a.m. Beginner Ballet
8-12 4:15-5 p.m. Beginner Tap 9-16 9:45-10:30 a.m. Advanced Beginner
8-12 5-5:45 p.m. Beginner Jazz Ballet (no first year students)
6-8 5:45-6:30 p.m. Fancy Feet Ballet 4-6 10:30-11:15 a.m. Little Dancers Tap**
(6 year olds must have completed
one year of Little Dancers) 4-6 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m. Little Dancers Ballet**
4-6 6:30-7:15 p.m. Little Dancers Ballet** $35/class/month ($43.75/non-resident/month) regular fee
7-11 7:15-8 p.m. Junior Hip Hop $26.25/class/month w/scholarship
(multi-class discount available towards regular fee)
12-18 8-8:45 p.m. Senior Hip Hop
Fundraiser available for costume fees.
Thursday Classes First month’s class fee due upon registration.
Ages Time Class Must come to the Lancaster Rec Center between
6-8 4:15-5 p.m. Fancy Feet Ballet July 12 and August 20 to register.
(6 year olds must have completed
one year of Little Dancers)
4-6 5-5:45 p.m. Little Dancers Ballet**
7-12 5:45-6:30 p.m. Beginner Ballet
*Monday classes are 15 minutes longer to build in time
missed for the multiple Monday holidays. All other
classes are 40 minutes.
**Little Dancers is a multi-style class and will learn
both tap and ballet. The style listed will be danced in
the recital.
Programs will follow a sport specific health and safety plan.
Programs may be modified, postponed or cancelled due to federal, state or local restrictions related to the COVID-19
pandemic or at the discretion of Lancaster Rec Administration.
Program registration maximums may be reduced due to COVID-19 guidelines, facilities or volunteer limitations.
8 / Register at LancasterRec.orgJR. NBA YOUTH LITTLE HOOPERS
Grades K-2
BASKETBALL LEAGUE Practices are held on Wednesdays at Price Elementary
Grades 3-6 School gym. Games are held on Saturdays at the
Individual player registration only. Practices begin in Lancaster Rec Center the last 3 weeks of the session.
November. Games are on Saturdays at School District
Fall Session: October 6 - November 13
of Lancaster gyms, December through February.
Register September 1 - 24 at the Lancaster Rec
Boys Divisions Grades Girls Divisions Grades Center (Monday - Friday / 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) or online at
www.LancasterRec.org UNTIL FULL.
Division 1 3-4 Division 1 3-4
Winter Session: February 9 - March 19, 2022
Division 2 5-6 Division 2 5-6
Register January 3 - 28 at the Lancaster Rec
*Divisions may be combined if necessary. Center (Monday - Friday / 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) or online at
www.LancasterRec.org UNTIL FULL.
$95 ($118.75/non-resident) regular fee
$47.50 with scholarship *Players will be evaluated and placed at the appropriate
Register September 20 - October 15 at the Lancaster level, by skill, after the first week.
Rec Center (Monday - Friday / 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) or online
Level Grades Time
at www.LancasterRec.org UNTIL FULL.
Level 1 K-1 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Level 2 1-2 7:30-8:30 p.m.
$59 ($73.75/non-resident) regular fee/session
$29.50 with scholarship/session
VOLLEYBALL CLINIC GIRLS BASKETBALL CLINIC
Led by Franklin & Marshall College coaches and team
Grades 3-6
Grades 3-6 Tuesdays, September 21- October 23
Wednesdays, January 26 - March 2
6-7:30 p.m.
6-7:30 p.m.
School District of Lancaster Gym
School District of Lancaster Gym
$25
$25
Register August 23 - September 10 at the Lancaster
Register by November 8 - January 14 at the Lancaster Rec Center (Monday - Friday / 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) or online
Rec Center (Monday - Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) or online at at www.LancasterRec.org UNTIL FULL.
www.LancasterRec.org UNTIL FULL.
Programs will follow a sport specific health and safety plan.
Programs may be modified, postponed or cancelled due to federal, state or local restrictions related to the COVID-19
pandemic or at the discretion of Lancaster Rec Administration.
Program registration maximums may be reduced due to COVID-19 guidelines, facilities or volunteer limitations.
Fall 2021 Activities Guide / 9YOGA CLASS YOGA IN THE PARK
Ages 12+ All Ages
Join us and A.I.M. to Empower for an hour of yoga, EXCITING NEWS!! AIM To Empower will continue Yoga in
including physical poses, breathing practices and the Park through September! Yoga in the Park is a FREE
meditation practices. Participants will be able to program that requires NO pre-registration...just show up!
cultivate self-awareness, increase muscle strength Please bring your own yoga mat, towel and water bottle.
and tone, improve respiration, develop tools for
Yoga in the Park will continue to take place at the current
self-regulation and ease stress.
days, times and locations:
Fall Session • Mondays at 5:30 at Buchanan Park
Days Mondays Wednesdays • Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Culliton Park
Dates Oct. 4 - Nov. 22 Sept. 29 - Nov. 17 (PLEASE NOTE: There will be a time change to
5:30 p.m. for the month of September.)
Times 5:30-6:30 p.m 5:30-6:30 p.m
• Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. at Musser Park
Make up days will be added as needed to the end
of the scheduled session. • Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. at Rodney Park
Community Center
Rodney Park Community Center - 14 Rodney Street
In the case of inclement weather, AIM to Empower will
Instructor: A.I.M. to Empower Certified Instructors
post cancellations on their Instagram or Facebook Social
$50/ session Media pages.
Yoga mats available for $14
Register by September 27 or until full. TAI CHI
Ages 50+
TAI CHI The slow and relaxed movements of Tai Chi provide a
Ages 18+ total exercise for the body and mind. Focusing on the
Are you looking for some exercise but also want to breath improves energy circulation and brings the
relieve stress and anxiety and improve your mind body attention inward. Tai Chi will also help improve balance,
connection? Tai chi is sometimes called “meditation in strength and flexibility and is a great way to improve
motion.” It combines slow and relaxed movement with your immune system.
breath control and has many health benefits. Come and Tuesdays, September 21 - December 21
join like-minded people, have fun, improve your health (no class October 19 or November 23)
and make some new friends.
3-4 p.m.
Thursdays, September 23 - December 16
Rodney Park Community Center, 14 Rodney Street
5:45-6:45 p.m.
Instructor: Suzanne Martin
Rodney Park Community Center, 14 Rodney Street
$108/14 week class
Instructor: Suzanne Martin Register by September 17 or until full.
$108/13 week class
Register by September 17 or until full.
Programs will follow a sport specific health and safety plan.
Programs may be modified, postponed or cancelled due to federal, state or local restrictions related to the COVID-19
pandemic or at the discretion of Lancaster Rec Administration.
Program registration maximums may be reduced due to COVID-19 guidelines, facilities or volunteer limitations.
10 / Register at LancasterRec.orgCONESTOGA PINES POOL POOCHES IN THE POOL
Wrap up summer with Join us for a day of fun at the pool with your pooch!
outdoor swimming fun! Bring a leash, collar and proof of rabies vaccination.
In addition to the fenced-in Pooches must be spayed or neutered and handlers
main pool and baby pool, must be at least 16 years old.
we have a playground, a
basketball court and plenty Saturday, September 11 / 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
of grassy area to play. Visit (Rain Date: Sunday, September 12)
our website for more Conestoga Pines Pool
information and to 200 Arthur E. Morris Parkway, Lancaster
pre-register for your visit! FREE
Open Daily: Now - August 22 Register online at https://conestogapinespool.as.me/
Additional Weekends: August 28-29 and Labor Day pooches.
(September 4-6)
Hours: 12-6 p.m.
ROAD CYCLING - CYCLING
WITH A PURPOSE
Ages 18+
This three day course will off instruction on all aspects
of bike riding skills needed to bicycle safely as a mode of
transportation. Instructors are certified by the League of
American Bicyclists and have many years of experience
providing these training courses and using their bikes for
transportation. Participants are required to bring their
own bikes and helmets. This course is offered by
Lancaster Rec and the Lancaster County Active
Transportation Advisory Committee.
For more information, contact Instructor Bill Swiernik at
bswiernik@gmail.com.
Please Note: Coaster-Brake bikes will not be permitted.
Saturdays, September 18 / 9-11 a.m.
@ Lancaster Rec Center lower level - indoor
classroom learning
September 25 & October 2 / 9-11 a.m.
@ Lincoln Middle School Parking Lot - on-bike
training sessions
(Rain Date: Saturday, October 10)
$25
Register online at www.LancasterRec.org.
Fall 2021 Activities Guide / 11LANCASTER REC SENIOR CENTER Ages 60+
525 Fairview Avenue
717-399-7671
Monday - Friday / 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Susan Davis, Center Manager
Participation in programs requires Lancaster Rec Senior Center membership. Call Senior Center for membership information and forms to complete.
Lancaster Rec Senior Center provides recreational, educational and enjoyable activities for Lancaster residents. At
the Senior Center, funding from the Lancaster County Office of Aging provides transportation and a daily hot lunch.
Membership is FREE!
The Lancaster Rec Senior Center is located on the lower level of the Lancaster Recreation Center in Brandon Park.
The Park features off-street parking, a walking trail, children’s playground and basketball courts. The Senior Center
utilizes a full-size gym, dance room, kitchen, a 52-inch flat screen TV equipped with a Wii game system and two
large program rooms.
For additional information on special events and programs, call 717-399-7671 or email sdavis@LancasterRec.org.
Monthly calendars are available at the center and online at www.LancasterRec.org.
A full slate of reoccurring activities are planned throughout the week, including exercise classes, educational
sessions and musical activities such as Cross Train Your Brain, Wii Bowling League Play, Indoor Bocce and
Shuffleboard, Ukulele Lessons and Jamming, Bingo, Team Trivia, Cornhole, Dominoes, Fitness Walking, Chair Yoga,
Pickle Ball, Crafts, Art Class and Club, Entertainment and Educational presentations from health care, agriculture,
historic, entertainment and local organizations.
Please Note: Programs may be postponed or canceled due to federal, state or local restrictions related to the
COVID-19 pandemic.
LANCASTER REC SENIOR CENTER WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9 a.m. Breakfast Snacks Breakfast Snacks Breakfast Snacks Breakfast Snacks Breakfast Snacks
9:30 a.m. Modified Bingo Indoor Bocce Modified Bingo Chair Yoga Cross Train Your
Brain Activities
10:30 a.m. Shuffleboard Geri-Fit Exercise Art and Craft Ukulele Jamming, Geri-Fit Exercise
and Art Club Activities Move Your Body
12 p.m. Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
(Donations Accepted) (Donations Accepted) (Donations Accepted) (Donations Accepted) (Donations Accepted)
1 p.m. Cornhole, Beginner Shuffleboard Bingo Hall
II Ukulele Lessons
These programs are funded, in part, under an Agreement with money allocated by the Pennsylvania Department of
Aging and the Lancaster County Commissioners, through the Lancaster County Office of Aging.
12 / Register at LancasterRec.orgSENIOR ORCHESTRA TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS
The Senior Orchestra is back! Practices are held Ages 60+
weekly to prepare for one-hour performances This FREE program is for adults with or without arthritis
for local civil organizations and senior groups. who have mild, moderate, or severe joint and back pain.
To schedule a performance, call 717-399-7671 It promotes injury and disease prevention and is designed
or email sdavis@LancasterRec.org. to improve movement, balance, strength, flexibility and
New members are always welcome. relaxation. In addition, the program has also been shown
to decrease pain and improve stability.
Wednesdays beginning September 8
To register call 717-399-7671.
9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, September 21 - November 16
Lancaster Rec Center 1-2 p.m.
Lancaster Rec Senior Center
Conductor: Richard Mazzur
Instructor: Suzanne Martin
Annual membership dues are $15
ANNUAL MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT PROGRAM
For seniors who want to review their current Medicare plan or for seniors wanting to obtain Medicare benefits for
the first time.
New to Medicare Presentation with Q & A Time
Lancaster County Office of Aging provides the PA Medi Program. A team of certified volunteers and staff are highly
knowledgeable about Medicare and will lead a very informative presentation about the basics of Medicare. All
information provided is FREE, unbiased and objective. The PA Medi Team are not insurance agents or from an
insurance company. This is great to attend if you are soon eligible for Medicare and want to know the facts or learn
about different types of coverage. The program is up to 2 hours and is followed by a question and answer session.
Setting will be audience style with social distancing.
Monday, October 18
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Lancaster Rec Senior Center
Call 717-299-7979 to pre-register to attend.
Medicare Annual Open Enrollment and Health Plan Check-Up Appointments
Lancaster County Office of Aging provides the PA Medi Program. This group assists those with questions about
Medicare, Medicaid and other health insurances. The team of professionals will meet with you individually and
confidentially to go over what Medicare Plan you currently have and see if upcoming 2022 plans are the same, have
higher or lower premiums or are still available. If your coverage remains the same and you like it, you don’t have to do
anything. Prescription Plans and Medigap Plans are those you can switch at this time of year. You can also switch from
an Advantage Plan to an Original Medicare Plan. Changes made during the Open Enrollment time become effective
January 1, 2022. Please Note: You must schedule an appointment ahead of time.
Monday, October 25
Appointments scheduled from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Lancaster Rec Senior Center
Call 717-299-7979 to select a confidential, individual appointment time slot
These programs are funded, in part, under an Agreement with money allocated by the Pennsylvania Department of
Aging and the Lancaster County Commissioners, through the Lancaster County Office of Aging.
Fall 2021 Activities Guide / 13INCLEMENT WEATHER APPLY FOR OUR YOUTH
POLICY SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP
The safety of our program participants is our main The Youth Sports Scholarship Program is made possible by
concern when deciding to cancel a program due to donations from individuals and businesses in our community.
inclement weather.
• If weather forces the closing of the Lancaster
Scholarships can be used to register a child for our youth
Rec Center, all of our programs for that day will sports programs at up to 50% off the cost. Scholarships
be cancelled. are available to City of Lancaster and Lancaster Township
residents or those who reside within the boundaries of the
• Our cancellation announcements can be found
on WGAL TV8. School District of Lancaster. Qualifications for the scholarship
is based upon federal income guidelines.
• Cancellations are posted on our Facebook and Twitter
accounts and also on our website. Income verification, registration for programs and payment
• You may also call our Cancellation Hotline at of the program fee are required with the application.
717-329-2115 x6. Incomplete submissions will not be processed. Proof of City
of Lancaster or Lancaster Township residency is required for
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS the scholarship. Please bring documentation, such as a utility
If the School District of Lancaster: bill, for verification.
• Opens late, Before School Programs will not be held.
Forms of documentation accepted to verify annual income:
• Closes early, After School Programs and any other programs
that take place in school buildings will not be held. • Federal income tax return
• Closes all day due to weather emergency, the Before and • Current pay stubs (please provide your last two pay stubs)
After School Programs and any other programs that take • Award letter for government assistance: Current
place in school buildings will not be held. Medicaid Card, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program) Award letter within the last six months, SSI,
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CHIPS Insurance Card showing eligibility dates.
(Pre-K Counts and Wrap Around Care) The Youth Sports Scholarship Program application form and
• If the School District of Lancaster opens late, Pre-K Counts guidelines are available at www.LancasterRec.org and at
will open at 10 a.m. and Before School Care will open at the Lancaster Recreation Commission office. For more
8:30 a.m. information or to apply, please visit our office at
• If our offices close early, Pre-K Counts will close at 1:30 p.m. 525 Fairview Avenue or call 717-392-2115.
and there will be no After School Care.
• If the School District of Lancaster closes all day due to Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
weather emergency, Pre-K Counts will not be held.
(Lancaster Rec Child Development Center at McCaskey) INCOME ELIGIBILITY
If the School District of Lancaster:
Household Members Annual Income Less Than*
• Opens late, the Lancaster Rec Child Development Center at
McCaskey will open at 8:30 a.m. 2 $29,673
• Closes school but offices are open, the Lancaster Rec Child 3 $37,296
Development Center at McCaskey will open at 8:30 a.m. and
parents will have to provide lunch and snack for their children. 4 $44,955
• Closes both school and offices, the Lancaster Rec Child 5 $52,614
Development Center at McCaskey will be closed.
6 $60,273
SPORTS PROGRAMS 7 $67,951
• Adult sports cancellations are available on our Cancellation
Hotline at 717-392-2115 x6. 8 $75,647
• Youth sports participants will be notified by their coach if *Annual income amounts are subject to
practices or games are cancelled. change based on HUD guidelines.
14 / Register at LancasterRec.orgREGISTRATION INFORMATION
ONLINE FUTURE RED TORNADO INITIATIVE
Go to www.LancasterRec.org, click on By giving an extra $10, $15 or $25 you can provide
“Register” and follow the instructions contained a child in our community with an opportunity to
on the companion site. Register online 24 hours improve their fitness and gain self-confidence through
a day, 7 days a week for most programs. Visa, sports. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency and
MasterCard or Discover only. donations are tax-deductible as per IRS guidelines.
WALK-IN RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT FEES
Pick up your registration form and bring payment Resident and non-resident fees are designated in
to Lancaster Rec Center front desk from 9 a.m. to all applicable program and activity listings. To take
5 p.m., Monday - Friday. advantage of the resident price, you must live in
CALL-IN the City of Lancaster or Lancaster Township or
Register by phone using your Visa, MasterCard be a taxpayer of the School District of Lancaster.
or Discover only. Otherwise, you must pay the non-resident price.
Call 717-392-2115 x0. RETURNED CHECKS
MAIL-IN We charge a service fee of $25 for each returned check.
Mail your completed registration form and
PHOTOGRAPHY
payment to us at:
Smile, you may be captured by our camera! We
Lancaster Recreation Commission routinely take photos and videos of participants in
525 Fairview Avenue our programs for promotional purposes. Please be
Lancaster, PA 17603-5715 aware that by participating, you’ve granted Lancaster
FAX-IN Recreation Commission and its agents the right to use
Fax us your completed registration form. and publish your image or your minor child’s image,
Our fax number is 717-392-8489. and that no monetary remuneration will be given.
WAITING LISTS
ONLINE REGISTRATION AT LANCASTERREC.ORG* If registering for a program that’s been filled, your name
can be placed on a waiting list. This doesn’t guarantee
24/7 - credit card only a spot, but we’ll contact you if one becomes available.
1. Go to www.LancasterRec.org.
2. Click on “Register.” CANCELLED CLASS/PROGRAM
3. You may browse our site as a guest, but if If a class/program is cancelled, every effort will
you’d like to register for an activity or make a be made to notify participants by telephone
payment on your account, please log in if you or email prior to the first class meeting.
have an account. If you don’t have an account,
OOPS!
please follow the steps to create one.
4. To register for an activity: (You must be logged We have made every effort to prepare this Activities
5. in to register.) Guide as accurately as possible. However, circumstances
may require that adjustments be made to programs,
a) Choose an activity type fees, schedules, etc., and errors can occur. Please
b) Find the activity you want note that dates, prices and content listed in this
c) Click on enroll now publication are subject to change. We reserve the right
d) Answer any registration questions to make any such adjustments and apologize for any
e) Click on add to cart inconvenience these errors or adjustments may cause.
f) View cart, check out or continue shopping
* Programs with uniform or costume fundraisers
require registration in person at the Lancaster Rec
Center. They will appear as "unavailable" online.
* Scholarship recipients must register in person
or over the phone to receive discounted fees.
Fall 2021 Activities Guide / 15Non-Profit Org.
U. S. Postage Paid
Permit No. 653
Lanc. PA 17604
525 Fairview Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17603-5715
A Public Community Recreation Agency formed through a Partnership Agreement of the
City of Lancaster / School District of Lancaster / Lancaster Township
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