Lancaster Fall Trip - Day 4

It is had to believe that this trip is coming to a close! We started the day with a tour of the Landis Valley Museum and village and had lunch at the Shady Maple Smorgasbord.


We ended our day with a nice meal at Yoder's. This is a great Amish food emporium. If you got the idea that eating is a big part of our trips, RIGHT!

This is the last day for our group in Lancaster. Friday, we begin the long ride home. Fortunately, except for Greg and Lisa, we're leaving the Driving for Melanie! Greg and Lisa are returning a little earlier to have dinner with their son and his girlfriend.

I enjoyed traveling along with the group, even though we could not be there. Thanks to Lisa and Rick for providing some photos and to Greg for his words of wisdom!

The group will be back in Dayton, Friday evening.

Lancaster Fall Trip - Day 3

Wednesday, September 28 the group toured the Lancaster area and shopped a little, then saw the Sampson Show at the Sight and Sound Millennium Theatre. As Greg Poe reported, he literally "brought the house down!"

In addition to the show, the group toured the area and saw some of the Amish country and sampled their food.

Greg is having a serious discussion with Ben Swogger!

And it appears that Betsy is giving Lou a bit of advice as Madlyn and Ruth look on!

In Greg Poe's words, "Food everywhere....the Amish are very gracious and faithful to food provision! Praise God, NO "casualties" to report, only temporary gluttony, did I mention the food???"

"Our bus driver, Melanie, has kept us in stitches, so funny and doesn't allow anyone on the road to intimidate her!" (I don't know if she's reading a map or menu, in the photo below)

"We had a Q and A session on the bus this morning directed at Lisa and me... that was fun!"

"About to begin a somewhat rainy tour of the Landis Valley. After that? Well, a smorgasbord!!!"

2016 YAH Fall Trip - Philadelphia - DAY 2

Our days always start with a Continental Breakfast in the Abraham Lincoln Hotel. Once again, I want to thank Rick Bowersox for taking these photos and uploading them for me each evening. I know this makes his days a little longer and busier. Of course, thanks to Janice Bowersox as our nurse and to Greg and Lisa Poe as the group leaders. Our driver is Mel with the blond hair on the right.

All ABOARD!

During Day 2 we traveled to Philadelphia where the group went to the harbor to view some ships and  board the Spirit of Philadelphia for a cruise and  lunch aboard the ship. The harbor also had a number of other ships including the first warship made of all steel. 

First, the Spirit of Philadelphia.
 I am compelled to add the photo of the Tall Ship, just because I love these old ships.

 Lou is enjoying a view of the Olympia, the first and oldest all steel warship.

Time to settle for a nice cruise and meal!

 Philadelphia skyline

 Remember, you can always enlarge the photo views by clicking them!

Following the cruise the group enjoyed some free time touring Historic Philadelphia on their own. Since all these photos are taken by Rick Bowersox, this represents his tour and others likely saw more or less.

There are a number of important sights to see in Philadelphia. Independence Hall and the Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier along with the Liberty Bell are a few of them.

Maybe someone will bring me samples from the Philadelphia Mint. This mint has moved three times as coinage requirements increased. So, obviously this isn't OLD.

 Often, I think our country has forgotten our Religious Liberty!
It is good to see both of these items on display.

Following the tour, our group returned to Lancaster for nice meal at the Deluxe Diner. Each person had already pre-selected their choice of meal. 

2016 Young@Heart Fall Trip

We're always happy to have our annual Fall Trip somewhere around the USA. This year we chose to go to the Eastern area of Pennsylvania around Lancaster and Philadelphia. We wanted to enjoy some Fall color and some of our heritage.

Normally, Nancy and I would lead this trip, however, Nancy is not well, so Greg and Lisa were gracious to take our places. Rick and Janice Bowersox also joined with them as Nurse and co-leaders. Rick is also responsible for most of the photography used in this Blog, during the trip.

What a wonderful group of travelers!

DAY 1

Our first day was primarily spent on the road from Dayton, Ohio to Lancaster, PA with rest and lunch stops as needed. Therefore most of the photos are taken at Cracker Barrel or rest stops. Believe me, the next days will be more fun. However, they were entertained on board the bus will videos, bingo, and singing (just like for Summer Camp as teenagers!  I think a few photos caught someone acting more like teenagers, too!  :-) I always insist that we are all merely teenagers trapped in OLD bodies.

DON'T FORGET - YOU CAN ENLARGE THE PHOTOS BY CLICKING ON THEM!

 The first day ended with a meal at the Old Country Buffet. Following that, everyone checked into the Abraham Lincoln Hotel before retiring for the day.

We'll be adding more photos and maybe even  a story or two, if I can get anyone to rat on the others!

September 13 Luncheon Program - Spittin' Image

Our September 13 Young@Heart luncheon featured Spittin’ Image, the Swabb twins. Prior to this part of the program, Fred Scheffler and Nathan Brandt played nice piano music. You can listen to their music, HERE.

Spittin’ Image always provide good entertainment. They sing a variety of music including Bluegrass and Gospel.

 You can listen to the entire program HERE or see a few video clips.

Next month, October 11, we will feature our own Robert Rhodes. Robert is our Music and Worship Pastor here at Washington Heights Baptist. He has performed in a number of musical programs, including several Cedarville University musicals.