Autumn is just around the corner, and St. John’s Herr Estate will host its Annual Fall Fest on Saturday, Sept. 21. The event, which features a huge indoor yard sale and bake sale, will run from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at St. John’s Herr Estate, the Luthercare senior living community at 200 Luther Lane, Columbia. Items for sale will include: household goods, jewelry, wreaths, hand-made items, gently-used books, CDs, and other items. Food, including soup, sandwiches and beverages, will be available to purchase. There is plenty of free parking, and the event will be held rain or shine. For more information, please call 717.684.0678.

Join Team Luthercare at the upcoming Lancaster Walk to End Alzheimer’s! Luthercare is the exclusive Promise Garden Sponsor for this year’s Walk and is forming a team of residents, staff members, friends and family to help raise awareness for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. To join our team, visit https://tinyurl.com/y3bwtnz5. There is no fee to register or walk, and donations are not required. This inspiring event is open to participants of all ages and abilities. Special thanks to our community partner Blue Ridge Communications.

The fall Attic Treasures Indoor/Outdoor Garage Sale sponsored by the Luther Acres Residents’ Council will be held on Friday, October 4, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Saturday, October 5, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 515 Kissel Hill Road, Lititz, near the St. Matthew Road entrance to Luther Acres, the Luthercare senior living community in Lititz. Items for sale include gifts and collectibles, kitchen items, furniture, linens and soft goods, toys/puzzles, artwork, electronics, tools, picture frames and other odds and ends, including numerous items for holiday decorating. All proceeds benefit the charitable activities of the Residents’ Council. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. You won’t want to miss this sale! For more information, call 717.626.1171, ext. 1697.

Our “Second Friday Forum” gives you a chance to learn more about the vibrant lifestyle at Luther Acres, the Luthercare senior living community in Lititz. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions from our friendly, knowledgeable team in a casual gathering and then see for yourself one of our beautifully-designed residences. Afterward, consider taking part in Downtown Lititz’s Second Friday! The quaint shops, restaurants and other venues offer activities and entertainment, rain or shine, from 5:00-9:00 p.m. “Second Friday Forum” will meet in the Community Room at the Towne Center, 250 St. Luke Drive, Lititz. RSVPs appreciated by Monday, October 8. To RSVP, register here or please call 717.626.8376.

Luther Acres, a Luthercare community, is proud to feature a chocolate creation from our culinary partner, FLIK Lifestyles, in this year’s Lititz Chocolate Walk. We will be located at Lititz Framing & Fine Arts, 64 N. Broad St., Lititz. The Lititz Chocolate Walk is a chocoholic’s feast, with chocolate samples at more than 25 locations at shops and venues in downtown Lititz! Samples are donated by local chefs, bakers, ice cream shops and candy makers, and all of the money raised from ticket sales goes to support children-focused charities in the Lancaster County region. To purchase event tickets, visit http://www.lititzchocolatewalk.com/buy-tickets/.

Come experience the very best of Lancaster County senior living at gorgeous St. John’s Herr Estate and see the relaxed, worry-free lifestyle that awaits you! On Saturday, October 19, our doors open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as part of the 9th annual “Explore Retirement Living” Open House. Registration will begin at the St. John’s Herr Estate Apartment Building. Then, visitors will have opportunities to explore the campus amenities and tour cottages, apartmentsand Personal Care suites at their own pace. To learn more about the countywide “Explore Retirement Living” open house, visit www.ExploreRetirementLiving.org. Looking forward to seeing you there! For more information about the open house at St. John’s Herr Estate, please call 717.449.5988.

Come experience our vibrant senior living community, just steps away from charming downtown Lititz, and discover the relaxed, worry-free lifestyle that awaits you! On Saturday, October 19, our doors open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as part of the 9th annual “Explore Retirement Living” Open House. Visitors can explore our resort-style amenities, which include a movie theater and art gallery;indoor pool and fitness center; outdoor terrace and fire pit; casual, restaurant-style dining venues; and more! Cottages and apartments will be open to tour. Shuttle service will be available. To learn more about the countywide “Explore Retirement Living” open house, visit www.ExploreRetirementLiving.org. Looking forward to seeing you there! For more information about the open house at Luther Acres, please call 717.626.8376.

Luther Acres, the Luthercare senior living community in Lititz, will host its annual Holiday Bazaar on Friday, November 22, and Saturday, November 23. The event will be located in the Community Room, the Pub and on “Main Street” of the Towne Center, 250 St. Luke Drive, Lititz, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday and 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Baked goods, jewelry, attic treasures, handmade crafts and wooden crafts will be available for sale. Please come and support this fund-raising event which enables the Residents’ Council to fulfill its commitment to some very worthwhile causes. The majority of the funds will be directed toward the Luthercare Caring Fund. In conjunction with the Bazaar, you can enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast in Katy's Grill in the Towne Center, from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, November 23. Hosted by the Friends of Luther Acres, the breakfast features pancakes, sausage and juice for $5.00. For more information about the Holiday Bazaar at Luther Acres, please call 717.626.1711.