Lancaster General Health's Wellness Center in cooperation with Weis Markets, is offering two fun and informative healthy grocery shopping tours in March.

Tours will be held Thursday, March 11 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Weis Markets located at 740 S. Broad St., Lititz, and Monday, March 22 from noon-1:30 p.m. at the Weis Markets, located at 2600 N. Willow Street Pike, Willow Street.

The 90-minute tour is led by a registered dietitian and is designed to help consumers compare food labels and make healthy food choices that are both simple and affordable.

Space is limited to 15 participants, and registration is required. The $10 registration fee will be refunded at the conclusion of the tour in the form of a $10 Weis Gift Card. For information about the tours or to register, call
1-888-544-4636.

Lancaster General Health offers free individual counseling sessions to community members who want to quit smoking. Counseling sessions are held at the following:

Community Action Program, 601 S. Queen St., Lancaster - Tuesdays:10 a.m.-1 p.m. Appointments are necessary, call 544-3811.

Mental Health and Mental Retardation, 1120 Frances Ave., Lancaster - Wednesdays:10 a.m.-1 p.m. No appointment necessary.

Lancaster General Health - Suburban Outpatient Pavilion (formerly known as the Lancaster General Health Campus) 2100 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster. Fridays: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Appointments are necessary, call 544-3811.

For questions and updates on service locations call 544-3811.

Lancaster General College of Nursing & Health Sciences will hold Dancing for Dreams on Saturday, April 17th at 313 W. Liberty Street, Lancaster, beginning with reception at 5:30 pm. The dinner and dancing event, to benefit the college, partners community "celebrity" leaders with professional ballroom instructors. Ticket packages for dinner and show available. Prices start at $125 per person. For information, call (717) 544-5513 or go to www.LancasterGeneralCollege.edu/dancingfordreams

Celebrate a day of health, inspiration and fun for women of all ages on Saturday, March 13, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the

12th annual Women: A Day for You program. The half-day event, which is $40, will be held on the campus of Millersville University in Gordinier Hall, located on James Street in Millersville.

Sponsored by the United Auxiliaries to the Lancaster General Hospital, the event will open with a motivational talk, "The Truth About Balance: How to Stress Less and Laugh More!, presented by Colette Carlson, MA. Carlson, an international speaker, is also an author and human behavioral expert.

Throughout the morning attendees can enjoy breakout sessions on a variety of topics including the truth about gender communication, a women's health panel, a healthy cooking demonstration, creative home facelifts, learning how to brighten your table for spring with decorating tips, and much more.

There will also be time to visit the vendor area for information on women's services and an opportunity to pick up great giveaways and sign up for door prizes.

The day concludes with a luncheon and fashion show by FESTOON of downtown Lancaster.

For more information or to register, call 544-4661 or visit www.lancastergeneral.org

Other event sponsors include Advanced Aesthetic Center of Lancaster, May Grant Obstetrics and Gynecology and Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster.

Lancaster General Health and Oak Leaf Manor will hold a free financial planning panel discussion, “Keep the Green in Your Pocket,” on Thursday, March 18 at Oak Leaf Manor North, 2901 Harrisburg Pike, Landisville.

The panel will discuss when and how to talk about the future with aging parents; when adult children return to the nest; financially caring for parents, children and self; protecting your assets when illness strikes, and much more.

The local experts on the panel will include:

• Judith L. Hoar, CPA, CSEP, Partner, Trout, Ebersole & Groff, LLP

• Cynthia Boyer Blakeslee, Esquire, Attorney

• Jay Bucher, President, Lancaster General Health Foundation

• Mark Vergenes, President MIRUS Financial Partners

• J. Kenneth Brubaker, MD, CMD, Certificate of Added Qualifications in Geritatrics

The evening will include registration and refreshments, 5:30-6 p.m., panel discussion 6-7 p.m. and a question and answer session, 7-7:30 p.m. Please register by Friday, March 12 by calling 1-888-544-4636.

 A CREATIVE WAY TO TAKE TIME FOR YOURSELF!!

MORE REGISTRANTS NEEDED TO RUN THE CLASS!!

INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING

See the world through new eyes and explore the world of paint. Find out what exactly is in those tubes and what's the point of a bevy of brushes.  Using both acrylic and oil paint, this class covers materials, surfaces, tools and techniques. A basic knowledge of color mixing and drawing is helpful, but not required. 

Donna Welsh / $150 ($128 member) / 8 weeks / Thursday,  6 - 8 p.m.

March 18 - May 6         Registration Deadline: Thursday, March 11 

CALL THE MUSEUM AT 717-394-3497 OR VISIT WWW.LMAPA.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER!

A fun and active event for kids ages 9-14

Lancaster General Health Orthopedic Center will partner with local orthopedic practices to offer "Staying in the Game," a free, interactive event for children ages 9-14. The event will be held Friday, March 26 from 5-9 p.m. in the Lanco Fieldhouse, 1901 Miller Road, East Petersburg.

Program participants will rotate through interactive stations and learn the importance of stretching before athletic activities, strength training, proper jumping and landing techniques, overhead throwing, a balance challenge, how to improve running speed, and more.

All children must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. There will be a free gift for the first 100 children.

Check in takes place from 5 - 6 p.m. Participants can enjoy a light meal and meet local sports mascots including Cylo from the Lancaster Barnstormers and Tiki Mon from the Harrisburg City Islanders during that time.

Space is limited and registration is necessary. Please call 1-888-544-4636. Note: In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled. Call the Lancaster General Health Cancellation and Closure Hotline at (717) 544-1200.

"This is a unique way to bring together orthopedic experts for the benefit of our local children," said Stacey Youcis, Vice President, Operations, Lancaster General Health. "Learning the importance of a healthy lifestyle is critical to our children and the future of our community. Through these interactive stations, kids and parents can have fun and learn practical information that can be part of their daily lives," said Youcis.

Lancaster General Health Orthopedic Center presents "Staying in the Game" in cooperation with Argires, Becker and Westphal; Lancaster Orthopedic Group; Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster and Orthopedic Consultants.

Travel with Peter Cottontail at Strasburg Rail Road as an authentic steam train takes you on a 45-minute journey from the East Strasburg Station to Paradise, PA and back. Also enjoy a ride on our miniature steam train, or steer the Cranky Cars around a track. For a look behind-the-scenes take a tour of the Mechanical Shop where trains are built and refurbished.

The Easter Bunny Train pulls into the station April 2-4, 2010. Trains depart hourly from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Friday and Sunday. On Saturday, trains depart hourly from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and at 6:00 p.m. Adult coach fares (age 12+) are $16, child coach fares (ages 3-11) are $9 and infant coach fares (under 3) are $2. Tickets can be pre-purchased at www.StrasburgRailRoad.com or by calling 717-687-7522. Tickets can also be purchased at the ticket window.
 

Travel with Peter Cottontail at Strasburg Rail Road as an authentic steam train takes you on a 45-minute journey from the East Strasburg Station to Paradise, PA and back. Also enjoy a ride on our miniature steam train, or steer the Cranky Cars around a track. For a look behind-the-scenes take a tour of the Mechanical Shop where trains are built and refurbished.

The Easter Bunny Train pulls into the station April 2-4, 2010. Trains depart hourly from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Friday and Sunday. On Saturday, trains depart hourly from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and at 6:00 p.m. Adult coach fares (age 12+) are $16, child coach fares (ages 3-11) are $9 and infant coach fares (under 3) are $2. Tickets can be pre-purchased at www.StrasburgRailRoad.com or by calling 717-687-7522. Tickets can also be purchased at the ticket window.

Travel with Peter Cottontail at Strasburg Rail Road as an authentic steam train takes you on a 45-minute journey from the East Strasburg Station to Paradise, PA and back. Also enjoy a ride on our miniature steam train, or steer the Cranky Cars around a track. For a look behind-the-scenes take a tour of the Mechanical Shop where trains are built and refurbished.

The Easter Bunny Train pulls into the station April 2-4, 2010. Trains depart hourly from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Friday and Sunday. On Saturday, trains depart hourly from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and at 6:00 p.m. Adult coach fares (age 12+) are $16, child coach fares (ages 3-11) are $9 and infant coach fares (under 3) are $2. Tickets can be pre-purchased at www.StrasburgRailRoad.com or by calling 717-687-7522. Tickets can also be purchased at the ticket window.