GEARS Programs In East Donegal Township
The East Donegal Township is now part of GEARS (Greater Elizabethtown Area Recreation & Community Services). This relationship enables the Township to bring an offering of GEARS recreational programs to the Township. By bringing programs into the Township, residents receive preferred registration fees and have the opportunity to enjoy activities here locally in Township parks and facilities. Be sure to watch the Township website (along with the GEARS website www.GetintoGears.org) for future programs here in East Donegal Township.
Register at www.GetintoGEARS.org or call 717-367-0355
Here is a list of GEARS Classes that are located in East Donegal Township:
Donegal Iddy Biddy Tennis
Children will learn to play tennis quickly using large-sized RED balls and smaller nets and courts. Taught by Carley Furlow, Level I Certified Tennis Instructor. Ages 3-5
Thu 4:45-5:15 pm
April 11-May 2 (I)
May 16-June 6 (II)
$55 ($65 NR) Legion Park Tennis Courts
Donegal Beginner Tennis
Children of any skill level will learn the fundamentals of tennis using the larger ORANGE balls and smaller courts. Through the use of fun games and drills players will learn proper technique of forehands, backhands, serve and volleys. Taught by Carley Furlow, Level I Certified Tennis Instructor. Ages 6-11
Thu April 11-May 2
5:30-6:20 pm (A) (ages 6-8)
6:30-7:30 pm (B) (ages 9-11)
$65 ($75 NR) HS Tennis Courts
Find Your Sweet Spot (Tennis for Beginners)
Children of any skill level will learn the fundamentals of tennis using the larger RED balls and smaller courts. Through the use of fun games and drills players will learn proper technique of forehands and backhands focusing on hand/eye coordination. Taught by Pam Kaylor, DHS Assistant Tennis Coach.
Ages 8-14
Thu May 16-June 6 5:30-6:20 pm
$65 ($75 NR) Legion Park Tennis Courts
The Grand Slammers (Tennis for Players with Experience)
Class is for players that have some experience playing tennis. Instruction will focus on continuing to develop forehand and backhand and introduce players to serve and volley. Taught by Pam Kaylor, DHS Assistant Tennis Coach. Ages 8-14
Thu May 16-June 6 6:30-7:30 pm
$65 ($75 NR) Legion Park Tennis Courts
After School Basketball Skills Clinic
6 weeks of basketball skill work. Each day incorporates a variety of basketball-specific skill stations, fun games and game play in 3v3 and 5v5 environment. Ball handling, shooting fundamentals, dribble moves, moving without the ball and offensive footwork will all be stressed. Grades 3-6
Thu March 14-April 18
3:45-4:45 pm
Donegal Intermediate School Gym
$85 ($95 NR)
Cardio & Calm
Class will consist of the first 30 minutes of rotating cardio fitness (pound, kickboxing, dance fitness, etc) and then followed by 30 minutes of Hatha Flow Yoga. Please bring a yoga mat and two 3-10 pound dumbbells. Class is taught by Charla Lorenzen, an ACE-certified Group Fitness Instructor and certified yoga instructor. Ages 14+
Thu 6-7 pm Jan 11-March 7 (I)
March 21-May 23 (no 3/28) (II) $55 ($65 NR) Donegal Int School White Cafeteria
Let’s Line Dance
Want to learn line dancing? Local lessons designed for both the beginner, as well as those who just want to get out and learn a few dances in a fun, enjoyable, pressure free atmosphere! Not just for country folk, believe it or not, line dances are for many kinds of music! Join us on the dance floor! Ages 14+
Tue 6:30-8 pm
Jan 2-Feb 20 (I) March 12-April 30 (II)
$80 ($90 NR) Donegal Int. School Cafe
Donegal Pickleball Lessons
Pickleball combines tennis, table tennis and badminton. It gets intense quickly, but it’s so much fun. Pickleball is a fast-paced sport that is easier on the joints and quicker to learn than other racquet sports. If you’ve never played pickleball before, start out on the right foot with one of our beginner lessons. Lessons cover everything you need to know to get started with the sport. This includes basic techniques, rules and strategies. All equipment provided. Pam Kaylor is a IPTPA Level I certified instructor. Ages 16+
Tue May 14, 21 & 28 9-10 am
Legion Park Tennis/Pickleball Court
$50 ($60 NR)
Social Security Workshop
Class will explain how to understand social security and optimize your benefits. Learn how to understand your benefit choices, decide when to start your benefits, factor in Medicare, reduce or eliminate taxation of social security and strategies to help optimize your retirement benefit and create an income base. Class is taught by Len Bodnar, Bodnar, Financial Group. Ages 18+
Wed 6-7:30 pm
April 10 (II)
$10 ($16 NR)