Connection - Ephrata Rec Center

B4 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2012
Connection
Zumba Fitness Marathon
Fundraiser benefits
Grater Scholarship
The Rec is looking to mix fun
and exercise for a great cause
when it hosts it’s 4th annual Zumba marathon to benefit the Thomas P. Grater Memorial Student
Scholarship. The Zumba Fitness
Marathon, a Latin-inspired, easy
to follow, calorie burning fitness
party will be held on Saturday, Jan
12., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The marathon is set up with four sessions
featuring samples of new dances
coming this winter in Rec Zumba
classes.
Each session culminates with a
45-minute class highlighted by a
professional sound and lighting
Dec 31
show. Also included is great food,
lots of door prizes and a Grand
Prize for an individual membership to the Rec.
This event is for anyone ages
13-and-over. The cost is only $25.
Call 738-1167 or stop by the Rec
to register. All proceeds will benefit the Thomas P. Grater Memorial Student Scholarship, which
provides funds for memberships
to students in the Ephrata Area
School district who need assistance. Over $10,000 in scholarships was awarded in 2012. Come
and enjoy the Party!
UPCOMING
EVENTS
Ephrata Rec will
close at 3 p.m.
Jan 1
Ephrata Rec is open
8 a.m. – noon
(no babysitting or classes)
Jan 7
Winter Program Session Begins
Jan 11
Ephrata Rec Ctr.
School Dance
Intermediate: 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Middle School: 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
***Door Prizes***
Jan 12
Zumba Marathon at the Rec
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Jan 19
Ephrata Rec’s Open House
Biggest Loser 2013
The Rec’s enormously popular
Biggest Loser program will be held
January 13 to March 24.
You’ve heard the story; hundreds of participants, thousands
of pounds lost, hundreds of friendships made, hundreds of lifestyles
changed. But do you know this
part of the story? Participants in
the Rec’s biggest Loser program
have seven day a week access to
state of the art Rec Center fitness
facilities; cardio room, weight
room, pool and gym.
No other gym membership needed, no need for workouts outside
in the winter cold; best price, best
value.
The Rec will kick off its 2013
session of Biggest Loser with an
information and registration meeting on Thursday, Jan. 3 at 6:30
p.m. At this meeting BL Director
Natalie Wilde will explain the program and answer questions.
In addition, past Biggest Loser
participants will be on hand to
speak about their experiences with
the program. For more BL information contact the Rec at 7381167.
Student Holiday Pass
College students on holiday
break can purchase a one month
membership for only $30.
The membership includes the
use of the facility: indoor pool,
gymnasium, state of the art cardio studio, strength training circuit, game room, Whirlpool, steam
room, sauna and family friendly
atmosphere! And for only $59,
along with your membership,
join any of our aerobic classes for
one month free. We offer over 35
aerobic classes a week taught by
the best instructors in Lancaster
County.
Rec offers Tennis Lessons
The Ephrata Recreation Center
is offering tennis lessons for ages 5
to 10 on Fridays beginning Jan. 11.
Taught by tennis teaching professional Jody Wilson, the fiveweek indoor program will include
sessions for age 5-7 from 4:15 p.m.
to 5 p.m. and ages 7-10 from 5 to 6
p.m. Class price is $39 or $29 for
Rec members. Players need their
own racquet.
For more information or to register contact the Rec at 738-1167
or visit www.ephratarec.com
THE EPHRATA REVIEW
The fall
and rise of
Speedwell
Forge
J.T. LIEHR
Review Columnist
For decades, Speedwell Forge
Lake, near Elm, was a popular
spot for fishermen, canoers, picnickers and wildlife. People came
from all around to enjoy this beautiful lake.
Then came the last days of summer 2011, when two storms caused
flooding that critically damaged
the dam that held the lake in place.
In the interest of public safety, the
lake was drained. Lancaster County had lost a gem.
But thanks to the efforts of Rep.
Gordon Denlinger and private citizens, such as the Save Speedwell
organization, we will be getting
our lake back!
Rep. Denlinger saw the opportunity to make strong requests from
the State budget to obtain funds
needed to rebuild the dam. It won’t
happen overnight, but we fishermen can count on getting this spot
back.
For their efforts, Hook, Line &
Sinker is proud to present Rep.
Denlinger and his staff with the
first annual “Angler of the Year
Award.” Local fisherman can obtain lots of information at his office
in Ephrata, including booklets on
regulations, trout stocking schedules and general fishing information.
Next time: ice fishing in Lancaster County.
Local fisherman J.T. Liehr has
lived in the Ephrata/Lititz area for
22 years and has fished almost every square inch of it. Look for his
column to appear in future editions
of the Lititz Record and Ephrata Review.
Soccer Shots
to offer
soccer clinics
Soccer Shots is excited to announce its indoor Winter 2013 season kick off at local locations.
Shots Shots is a national franchise which offers quality introductory training sessions for
children ages 2-8. Entrepreneur
Magazine named Soccer Shots the
#1 Children’s Fitness Franchise in
2012.
The
Lancaster/Lebanon/Berks
Soccer Shots has been running its
program for over six years in Lancaster, Lebanon, and Berks Counties. Sessions are offered weekly
and help children develop individual soccer skills as well as coordination, balance, and agility. The
program also focuses on character
building skills, which are essential
to a child’s growth.
Recently, Sarah Traphagen said,
“Our 3½ year old daughter has
done soccer shots for two sessions
and loves it. Even before the second session ended, she was already
asking to sign up again. My husband and I love the fact that not
only is she learning the fundamentals of playing the game but teamwork, respect, and cooperation
as well. Keep up the great work!
We’ll be seeing you for session 3!”
The winter season of Soccer
Shots will take place at several locations open to the public starting
the week of Jan. 14 and it will run
through the first week of March.
Sessions will be run one day a
week for 30-35 minutes. Children
receive a prize at the end of each
session and a certificate of completion at the end of the season.
The Lancaster Co. locations include: New Holland Rec Center
on Thursday evenings at 5:15 p.m.
or 6p.m., Saturday sessions are
at 9 a.m.; Calvary Church
Gymnasium on Tuesday evenings
at 5 p.m. or 5:45 p.m., and Lititz
Rec Center on Monday evenings at
5 p.m. or 5:30 p.m.
Please visit Lancaster.soccershots.org to register and to find
more information about Soccer
Shots.
Ephrata ice hockey’s
remaining schedule
The Ephrata ice hockey team (pictured above) is currently 4-5-2 on the season. The following is the team’s
remaining schedule: Jan. 4, vs. Manheim Central at Klick Lewis Arena, 7 p.m.; Jan. 14, vs. Lampeter-Strasburg at Lancaster Ice Rink, 7 p.m.; Jan. 18, vs. Annville-Cleona at Lancaster Ice Rink, 8:45 p.m.; Jan. 21, vs.
Penn Manor at Lancaster Ice Rink, 8:45 p.m.; Jan. 25, vs. West York at Regency Sports Rink, 7:40 p.m.; Feb.
1, vs. Manheim Township at Lancaster Ice Rink, 8:45 p.m.; and Feb. 4, vs. Cedar Crest at Klick Lewis Arena,
7 p.m.
Dutchland
Rollers
seek new
skaters
Many area women set vague fitness goals for the New Year, but
don’t have concrete goals or steps
for achieving them. Not many
think to change their bodies and
their lifestyles by trying out for a
roller derby team.
The Dutchland Rollers, Lancaster’s WFTDA roller derby league, is
hosting informational recruitment
meetings in January for prospective skaters and volunteers.
Skaters who are selected for the
spring “skater tot” class will train
with a derby coach, reviewing basic
roller skating skills, learning roller
derby specific skating techniques,
adding rules and gameplay, and
training to be a competition-eligible roller derby player within three
to six months.
To play this intense, full-contact
sport, Dutchland is looking for female athletes, especially team-oriented women with a resilient, cando attitude who will get back up
after they fall down. Skaters must
be at least 18 years old. Women of
all shapes, sizes, and levels of experience are welcome, though a
sports or skating background will
often give trainees an advantage,
and all must be prepared to train
hard.
Roller derby isn’t just a sport,
though. Like many of today’s roller derby organizations, the Dutchland Rollers not only devote their
time to athleticism and competition, but also focus on empowering
women, giving back to the community, and running a sports organization.
Dutchland also welcomes men
and women who may not be competitive skaters, but who wish to
support Dutchland’s mission by
officiating or volunteering.
Good referees are essential to
the fast-paced sport, both to ensure the integrity of competition
and to ensure the safety of skaters. Dutchland can train men and
women to be WFTDA certified
referees. Non-skating officials can
track penalties, keep score, keep
time, and manage the penalty box.
Additionally, putting on bouts and
running the league requires many
hands. Dutchland also has a place
for skating coaches, derby coaches,
and athletic trainers, sports announcers, sports photographers,
statisticians, marketers and businesspeople.
Women interested in skating
can find out about pre-tryout bootcamps and ask questions at Dutchland’s skater recruitment meeting
on Jan. 2 at 9 p.m. Skater try-outs
will be held on Jan. 16 at 9 p.m. at
the Overlook Activities Center, 301
Golf Drive, Lancaster. The ref and
support staff recruitment meeting
is on Jan. 13 at 11 a.m.
Colon Cancer.
Get the test.
Get the polyp.
Get the cure.
1-800-ACS-2345 or cancer.org
Rosa gets first deer
Damien Rosa, 7 of Ephrata collected his first buck on December 1,
while hunting in Middle Creek.
Pogwist nabs first deer
Logan Pogwist, 15 of Ephrata, got his first deer while hunting in Centre County.
Have a sports story?
Contact Sports Editor
Todd Ruth at 721-4424 or
[email protected]