Group Exercise Schedule
Land Fitness Class Description
Abs-N-All- This class combines Butts & Guts with Muscle Pump. This class will push every muscle group to fatigue, with ab work mixed throughout.
Body Sculpting 101- Sculpt and strengthen different muscle groups
Kick butt Combo – This class combines Kickbutt Bootcamp and Cardio-Kick boxing class with toning intervals.
Cardio Dance Circuit- Alternating fun, basic dance aerobics with upper and lower body sculpting exercises set to music that you request.
Cardio-Kick- Kickboxing exercises that will elevate your heart rate as well as challenge your muscles.
Fit, Fun, & Fifty+ (FFF)- A total exercise class for seniors. Cardio, toning, and flexibility.
Fit Yoga- Discover the benefits of Hatha Yoga. All ages, sizes, and fitness levels are welcome. Yoga will increase your flexibility, tone your muscles, and help to re-connect your mind, body, and spirit.
Gentle/Beginner Yoga- Gentle yoga designed for all ages.
Interval Blast – Define your upper and lower body by alternating weights with step intervals, this is a great total body workout.
Lunchtime Fitness Fusion- Blending together cardio, strength, and flexibility.
Meditative Yoga- Focuses on breathing and being present and aware of your mind and body while moving through Yoga poses.
Muscle-Pump- Full body workout taking each major muscle group to fatigue while increasing heart rate.
Pilates- A beginner’s introduction to Pilates Mat work through a series of floor exercises designed to promote core strength, flexibility, good posture and improve body awareness.
Step- The cardio class for step enthusiasts. A great way to burn fat and calories while toning the lower body.
Zumba- Fusion of Latin and International music that creates a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness class.
30 Minute Arms- 30 minute workout that targets your ARMS!
30 Minute Abs- 30 minute workout that focuses on just the ABDOMINALS!
Contact us
Send your suggestions, questions and general comments to ywca@ywcagettysburg.org.
Main Location
909 Fairfield Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Phone: (717) 334-9171
Fax: (717) 334-8797
Child Enrichment Program at Adams County Commerce Park
1400 Proline Place
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Phone: (717) 334-7150
Fax: (717) 334-7329
Before & After School Program at Fairfield Elementary School
4840 Fairfield Road
Fairfield, PA 17320
Phone: (717) 642-2022
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Child Care Programs
The YWCA provides three convenient locations for child care throughout Adams County - 909 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg-Main YWCA location,Commerce Park, Gettysburg- 1400 Proline Place in Adams Commerce Park Complex, and Fairfield Elementary, Fairfield- Fairfield Elementary Second Grade Hallway- which provide care for full day, half day or before and after school care. Our combined facilities offer care for up to 305 children. Care is provided for ages 6 weeks through 12 years, including infant, toddler, preschool and school-age classrooms at our Gettysburg 909 Fairfield Road and Commerce Park locations. Only before and after school care is offered for children ages 5-12 at our Fairfield Clubhouse location.
Getting dirty & learning at the same time - what could be more fun?
In our classrooms you will see a curriculum that is designed to enhance and enrich learning in all developmental areas including physical, social, emotional, cognitive and self-help skills. Activities are a balance of child-directed and teacher-directed experiences. We have something for all ages of children. Find out more!! Enroll your child today to be a part of our growing programs!!
Adventures in lifelong learning
…Right here in Gettysburg
Experience a 5 night – 6 day program or you may enjoy our Snapshot 3 night – 4 day program where enthusiastic instructors will make your stay in Historic Gettysburg a memorable one. Enjoy classroom lectures and exciting field trips, as well as entertaining and educational activities! Be sure to check out the curriculum offered. There, you will find courses on the Three Days In July 1863: The Battle of Gettysburg; Abraham Lincoln; The Eisenhowers; Charter trips to Harper’s Ferry and Antietam; Pickett’s Charge and The Southern Perspective, just to name a few.
Depending on the program week you select, you may experience a walking tour of the town, a visit to the Eisenhower National Historic Site, the Soldiers National Cemetery, and “on-the-field” programs with the Gettysburg National Military Park Rangers. Each week, you will visit the new Gettysburg National Military Park Visitors Center and Museum for an overview of the Battle. As you learn about each day during the Battle of Gettysburg, in a chronological presentation, you will visit the site of that day’s battle.
We look forward to meeting you and wish you the very best of experiences here!
Nearly New Sale
The great thing about YWCA fund-raisers is they benefit our supporters as much as they benefit the organization. The YWCA then takes the benefits it reaps and filters them back into our community. It is an endless cycle that results in a stronger Adams County.
Our biannual Children’s Nearly New sale give you the opportunity to buy and sell good-quality, gently used, seasonal children’s clothing (infant – size 14), shoes (bagged in pairs), maternity clothes, baby equipment, furnishings, toys and MORE!
Make money on your gently used children’s items and save yourself the trouble of selling them yourself! For a 45 percent commission, plus a small handling fee, the YWCA Nearly New Sale draws great crowds of shoppers, sells your items for you, and the proceeds benefit the entire community through YWCA programs and services!
Like all YWCA fund-raisers, the Nearly New Sale relys heavily on volunteers. Those who volunteer at least five hours have the opportunity to shop the pre-sale Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m.
The full schedule for the Fall 2010 sale is as follows:
Consignments Accepted: Sunday, Oct. 17 1:30 – 6 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 18 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 4 – 8 p.m.
Donations Accepted: Tuesday, Oct. 19 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sale Dates Friday, Oct. 22 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 23 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. (Bag Sale from 11 – 11:30 a.m.)
For more information, contact Alex J. Hayes at 717-334-9171, ext. 116 or ahayes@ywcagettysburg.org.
Here are some quick FAQs about the sale:
What can be consigned?
CLOTHING
The NNS accepts maternity clothes and clothing for infants, children and youth.
Clothes must be in good condition, laundered and clean. No stained or worn items may be consigned.
Attach all accessories to the main garment.
Securely pin together all parts of outfit sets.
Clothing must be seasonally appropriate. Off-season items are considered a YWCA donation.
Underwear must be in unopened packaging.
SHOES
Shoes must be secured in pairs. They may be boxed, tied together or placed together in a clear plastic bag.
EQUIPMENT
No car seats.
The NNS accepts household accessories and equipment of infants, children and youth.
Equipment must be clean and in good working order. Attach all accessories to the main item.
No equipment older than three years.
Financial penalties will be imposed if the rules are not followed.
TOYS, PUZZLES, GAMES, BOOKS, VIDEOS/DVDs
All items must be complete and in working order.
How much does it cost to consign?
$3.50 for the first 50 items
$1.50 for each additional 50 items
The consignment split is 55% to the consignee and 45% to the YWCA. The YWCA portion of the sale is considered a charitable contribution. You will receive a receipt for this amount with your consignment check. Items may be donated to the YWCA. Donated items must be clearly marked. Off-season items are considered YWCA donations.
Do I price my own items?
No. YWCA volunteers will do all of the tagging and pricing for you.
Can I drop off my items at any time prior to the sale date?
No. Consignment and donation items are posted on the front of this flyer. Items will not be accepted outside of the posted hours. These hours will be strictly enforced to allow adequate time for tagging and preparation of sale.
What can I do if I don’t want my things to be sold for half-price or donated to the Bag Sale?
You may pick up your items between 5 and 6 p.m. on Friday, before 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. The YWCA is not responsible for putting your items aside.
Do I have to consign in order to volunteer and shop at the Pre-Sale on Thursday?
No. You may volunteer without consigning. Volunteers who contribute five hours of their time or more by sorting, tagging, hanging, etc., will be eligible to shop the Pre-Sale.
Can consignees shop the Pre-Sale without volunteering?
No. Only volunteers who have worked five hours or more are entitled to Pre-Sale shopping.
2010 Program Schedule
2010 PROGRAMS and DATES
March 21-26 Program #16301 – 5 Nights Traditional- Civil War Battlefields
- Gettysburg: Turning Point of the War–Ted Gajewski
- Harper’s Ferry: The Story of John Brown’s Raid–Ed Suplee
- Antietam: How the Battle Changed the Civil War-Tom Dombrowsky
March 28-31 Program #9114 – 3 Nights Snapshot
- Gettysburg: The Battle, Place & The People-Charlie Fennell
April 11-16 Program #12936 – 5 Nights Traditional -The Battle of Gettysburg
- Gettysburg: Turning Point of the War–Larry Wallace
- The Place and The People–Gary Shaffer
- Lee and Longstreet-Chuck Teague
April 18-24 Program #4132 – 6 Nights Service- Preserving Ike and Mamie Eisenhower’s Farm
- The Eisenhowers of Gettysburg – Don Markle
- 2-Hour Battlefield Tour – Ted Gajewski
April 25-30 Program #5485 – 5 Nights Traditional - Gettysburg, Eisenhower’s and Amish& Mennonite
- The Battle of Gettysburg-Tim Smith
- The Life and Times of Dwight & Mamie-Don Markle
- History and Lifestyles of the Amish & Mennonite
April 30-May-3 Program #9114-3 Nights Wknd Snapshot
- Gettysburg: The Battle, Place & The People-Rich Kohr
May 2-7 Program #10239 – 5 Nights Traditional- Gettysburg, Heart of Town and Espionage
- Gettysburg: Turning Point of the War–Ed Suplee
- Exploring the Historic Pathways of Gettysburg-Ed Suplee
- Espionage During the Civil War-Don Markle
May 9-14 Program #15322 – 5 Nights Biking- Cycling the Battlefield at Gettysburg
- The Battle Of Gettysburg – Tim Smith
May 16-19 Program #12604 – 3 Nights Snapshot
- Gettysburg in Lincoln’s Footsteps – Rich Kohr
May 23-28 Program #1873 – 5 Nights Walking- Trace the Footsteps of History
- Walking the Battle Of Gettysburg – Ed Suplee
- Strategies and Tactics of the Civil War–Tom Dombrowsky
June 1-4 Program #9114 – 3 Nights Snapshot
- Gettysburg: The Battle, Place & The People-Larry Wallace
June 20-25 Program #4747 – 5 Nights Intergenerational
- A Passage through Consecrated Ground-Gettysburg July 1863 -Tim Smith
June 27-30 Program #9114 – 3 Nights Snapshot
- Gettysburg: The Battle, Place & The People-Ted Gajewski
July 11-16 Program #16301- 5 Nights Traditional- Civil War Battlefields
- Gettysburg: Turning Point of the War-Rich Kohr
- Harper’s Ferry: The Story of John Brown’s Raid–Ed Suplee
- Antietam: How the Battle Changed the Civil War-Ed Suplee
July 18-21 Program #9114 – 3 Nights Snapshot
- Gettysburg: The Battle, Place & The People-Charlie Fennell
August 1-4 Program #9114 – 3 Nights Snapshot
- Gettysburg: The Battle, Place & The People-Ted Gajewski
August 8-13 Program #4747 – 5 Nights Intergenerational
- A Passage through Consecrated Ground-Gettysburg July 1863- Charlie Fennell
August 22-27 Program #12937 – 5 Nights Traditional - The Battle of Gettysburg, Chamberlain & Civilians
- The Battle Of Gettysburg – Larry Wallace
- Gen. Chamberlain: A look at a Famous Soldier-Rich Kohr
- The Civilians of Gettysburg – Tim Smith
September 7-10 Program #9114 – 3 Nights Snapshot
- Gettysburg: The Battle, The Place & The People-Ed Suplee
September 12-17 Program #15322 – 5 Nights Biking- Cycling the Battlefield at Gettysburg
- The Battle Of Gettysburg – Tim Smith
September 17-20 Program #9114 – 3 Nights Weekend Snapshot
- Gettysburg: The Battle, Place & The People-Charlie Fennell
September 26-October 1 Program #1873 - 5 Nights Walking- Trace the Footsteps of History
- Walking the Battle Of Gettysburg – Tim Smith
- Strategies and Tactics of the Civil War – Tom Dombrowsky
October 3-6 Program #9114 – 3 Nights Snapshot
- Gettysburg: The Battle, The Place & The People-Ted Gajewski
October 10-15 Program #16779- 5 Nights Traditional- Gettysburg, The Town & People, The Human side
- The Battle of Gettysburg – Rich Kohr
- The Prologue to America’s Greatest Battle- Chuck Teague
- Gettysburg: The Place And The People, Part 1 – Gary Shaffer
October 24-27 Program #9114 – 3 Nights Snapshot
- Gettysburg: The Battle, The Place & The People-Larry Wallace
November 7-10 Program #9114 – 3 Nights Snapshot
- Gettysburg: The Battle, The Place & The People -Ted Gajewski
December 3-6 Program #14240 – 3 Nights Weekend Snapshot
- Christmas In Gettysburg: Past And Present – Ed Suplee
encore breast cancer awareness 5K
There is a very good chance that you know someone who has been affected by breast cancer, if it has not been yourself.
When someone is suffering from an ailment we have not experienced, we often say to ourselves “I wish there was something I could do.” Likewise, the person suffering may feel no one understands what they are going through.
The Encore Breast Cancer Support Group brings together women who are dealing, or have dealt, with breast cancer and offers a variety of programming reflecting the needs of the members.
The Encore Breast Cancer Awareness 5K, scheduled for Oct. 9, 2010 at 8:30 a.m., brings together an entire community who support this great group of women and their cause in helping others with breast cancer diagnosis.
The race starts at the YWCA and runners will witness the beautiful fall foliage as they travel through Cumberland Township. Medals are presented to first and second place men and women in the following age groups: 18 and under, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70 and older.
This fall event will travel through the beautiful Cumberland Township countryside. For those of you who do not live in Adams County, the fall is a beautiful time to visit Gettysburg and tour the Gettysburg National Military Park. The National Apple Harvest Festival – a great event for the entire family – is also occurring that weekend and is only a short drive from the YWCA. More information on that festival can be found at http://www.appleharvest.com/
Those who register by Sept. 25 will receive a free long-sleeve t-shirt.
For more information, contact Deb Geesey Yocum at 717-334-9171, ext. 124.
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Ed Suplee lectures on the Battle of Antietam
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Race Against Racism
One of the dirtiest words has a few more than four letters.
Racism is something almost everyone experiences at some point in their life, and that is unacceptable.
The YWCA tagline – eliminating racism and empowering women – emphasizes our desire to teach everyone about the need for equality. Equality is more than tolerance. We should not just “tolerate” those who are different than us, we must learn to appreciate their differences and acknowledge how a diverse society makes a better society.
Our racial justice programs are free to the public, but the YWCA does incur some costs. To help offset these costs, and hopefully grow our educational opportunities, the YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County joins other YWs in Pennsylvania in hosting a Race Against Racism.
Proceeds from this 5-mile race, traditionally held the last Saturday in April, benefit all of these programs. As you run through the beautiful Cumberland Township countryside, you can think how you are helping all of those who have experienced these terrible injustices.
First and second place awards are presented to men and women in the following age categories: Under 20, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and older.
For more information on the Race Against Racism, contact Alex J. Hayes at ahayes@ywcagettysburg.org or 717-334-9171, ext. 116.
A date for the 2011 race will be announced soon and applications will be available in the fall of 2010.
Accommodations
Historic Gettysburg Hotel
Best Western
Gettysburg Hotel Established 1797
One Lincoln Square
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325
(717) 337-2000 or (800) EST-1797
FAX (717) 337-2075
Located in the heart of Gettysburg – town center’s circle
- Recapture the spirit of Gettysburg at the historic Gettysburg Hotel. Since 1797, guests of the Gettysburg Hotel have enjoyed the warmth and graciousness of our attentive service. From the moment you step in the door, you are welcomed into a world of hospitality reminiscent of another era.
- For nearly two centuries, the Gettysburg Hotel has played host to prominent national and international figures. Distinguished names such as President and Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower, Carl Sandburg, Henry Ford, General Ulysses S. Grant and Daniel Webster have enjoyed our attentive hospitality!
- Located in the heart of the historic district Gettysburg Hotel provides the perfect location to explore this exciting area. You can walk to many famous landmarks and special attractions from this newly reconstructed historic landmark where past traditions are richly blended with the comforts of the most modern amenities.
- The Gettysburg Hotel is a six-story interior corridor hotel. Spacious, comfortable, double-occupancy guest rooms are equipped with private bath, 2 full size beds, remote control TV with over 60 cable channels, desk, telephone, hair dryer, alarm clock, coffeemaker, iron & ironing board, and comfortable chair. All linens are provided and serviced daily. Their facilities offer meeting and banquet rooms, a fine dining restaurant, a cozy tavern and a seasonal relaxing outdoor pool. Laundry service is available. All guestrooms and public areas are accessible by elevator. Complimentary safety deposit boxes are available for your valuables at the front desk. The Hotel is Non-Smoking and handicapped rooms are available. Requested Singles are available for an extra charge.