Through 2026, Melody Karick, dementia educator and consultant with ForgeWorks, will present a series of free training entitled the Road Ahead. This first session in this series addresses what dementia is and how it affects the brain. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required at theforgeworks.org.
Interested in learning how to support friends, neighbors, or family members experiencing cognitive challenges? Join us in a relaxed, educational discussion. Contact Leslie Hartman at 717.355.6076 for more information.
Guest Speaker: Sue Reath, owner of Crush PD The Power of Purposeful Movement and Exercise; Join us at Gardens Tower for a fun and engaging time of learning how exercise benefits those living with Parkinson's Disease. Contact Sherilyn Lapp at 717.355.6264 for more information.
Bruce Poulterer will be doing an art talk based on American Illustrations and live watercolor demonstration.
Generations ago, Lancaster County had ten "turnpikes" that ran through many of its towns, with small markers noting the distance at each mile. While they were once critical, today, many of these markers have been removed, destroyed, or simply vanished from their original locations. Cory Van Brookhaven will discuss the history of these objects and […]
Grab some coffee and please join us for a monthly Memory Café, hosted by Harry and Hazel Urban and Melody Karick, ForgeWorks Dementia Consultant and Educator. This event is sponsored by Dementia Friendly Lancaster and will be held at 10am on the first Wednesday of each month. Harry is living purposefully with dementia. Hazel, Harry’s wife, models […]
Andrew Lilley is the great nephew of the child Babe Ruth visited in the hospital in 1926 and then promised, "I'll knock a homer for you!" Andrew will share the story and host a viewing of the documentary. This event is free and open to the public.
Through 2026, Melody Karick, dementia educator and consultant with ForgeWorks, will present a series of free training entitled The Road Ahead. This March session addresses the dementia experience and human needs. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required at theforgeworks.org.
Grab some coffee and please join us for a monthly Memory Café, hosted by Harry and Hazel Urban and Melody Karick, ForgeWorks Dementia Consultant and Educator. This event is sponsored by Dementia Friendly Lancaster and will be held at 10am on the first Wednesday of each month. Harry is living purposefully with dementia. Hazel, Harry’s wife, models […]
Author Jim Weagley will present on his new book, "I Love Dogs: A Tribute to Man's Best Friend." This heartwarming book is filled with short, personal stories about dogs, blending humor, emotion and practical advice. This event is free and open to the public.
Anyone who is experiencing brain changes or cognitive challenges is welcome to join this book club, led by Janie Martin, ForgeWorks dementia educator and consultant in the Prayer and Meditation Room. Please connect with Alexys Kanagy at 717.355.6171 for more information.
Through 2026, Melody Karick, dementia educator and consultant with ForgeWorks, will present a series of free training entitled The Road Ahead. This April session addresses how to build approach and communication skills. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required at theforgeworks.org.