Lancaster Downtowners

Lancaster Downtowners Lancaster Downtowners is a welcoming, caring community of seniors that supports independence, social connection, and learning.

Lancaster Downtowners is a member of the national Village to Village Network. Downtowners includes individuals who have already retired and are living in the City of Lancaster others who anticipate living downtown for their retirement years, and younger people supportive of the Downtowners initiative. Lancaster Downtowners offers member-designed educational, social, and wellness events that engage

and activate. Members support one another though Just One Call, a volunteer program that provides help when needed. Call may request transportation, pet and plant care, daily reassurance, assistance with yard work and snow removal, technology coaching, and more. When members are looking for services that extend beyond what our village provides, we recommend connections to other resources that help them maintain an independent lifestyle.

MEET OUR SUMMER INTERNDowntowners are happy to introduce Madeline, seen here on the left with our Executive Director Meg...
06/02/2026

MEET OUR SUMMER INTERN

Downtowners are happy to introduce Madeline, seen here on the left with our Executive Director Megan, a Franklin and Marshall College student from New Jersey who looks forward to spending part of her summer as an intern for our PR Committee.

Madeline is studying for a Bachelors of English Degree and is a member of the F&M swim team. Her knowledge, skills and recent hands-on experience with branding and promotion on social media platforms, along with her appreciation of compelling storytelling, makes her an excellent choice to be our intern as Downtowners continue to grow our vibrant, connected community.

Collaborating with Madeline is also another great example of connecting the generations in our age friendly city. Welcome Madi. We’re glad you’re here.

DOWNTOWNERS AROUND TOWN-TOURING BACKYARDSWhen we shared about this popular Downtowners event, we were amazed at the amou...
06/01/2026

DOWNTOWNERS AROUND TOWN-TOURING BACKYARDS

When we shared about this popular Downtowners event, we were amazed at the amount of responses we got from the good folks who follow us on social media. Some even inquired about how to participate, since it sounded like such a fun activity.

As you can see from these pictures, the participants did have fun on a beautifully cooperative day to tour the local gardens and eat ice cream.

We are always proud to share how much there is to do as a member of the Downtowners and always look forward to meeting new friends and neighbors who become members of our vibrant, connected community.

Thanks to Downtowner Ruth for providing the photos.

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THE DOWNTOWNERS EXPERIENCE AUCTION CONTINUES At last years auction, delicious baked products were available for bid and ...
06/01/2026

THE DOWNTOWNERS EXPERIENCE AUCTION CONTINUES

At last years auction, delicious baked products were available for bid and they return again this year.

The Downtowners silent auction runs for five more days, and on Friday evening 6/5, the winners will be chosen.

We also look forward to our participation this year at the HARTZ Physical Therapy Annual Spring-Swing Golf Tournament, and we have much gratitude for the recognition that our sponsor Hartz has given us, along with help to make this year’s auction happen.

We hope to see everyone at the tournament.

You can view all of the amazing experiences to bid on by clicking this link:
https://hartzphysicaltherapy.betterworld.org/auctions/spring-swing-silent-auction-2026

Lancaster Rec is hosting traveling beer gardens this summer in parks through the City of Lancaster. Proceeds from the Be...
05/31/2026

Lancaster Rec is hosting traveling beer gardens this summer in parks through the City of Lancaster. Proceeds from the Beer Gardens help support Lancaster Rec programs. These are family events, not just adults only. Food trucks will be on hand.

Stop by between 5 and 7 pm on Thursday 6/4. Join us for the fun. Keep your eyes on the calendar for additional beer gardens to be scheduled later in the summer.

Register if you know you will be coming so we know who to look for. Show up around 5 pm and look for a red (or whatever color is available) balloon attached to the Downtowner host Carole Kirchner. Bring your own chair(s) or blanket.

THE HARTZ Physical Therapy SPRING-SWING GOLF TOURNAMENT IS LESS THAN A WEEK AWAY AND DOWNTOWNERS WILL BE THERE.Leading u...
05/30/2026

THE HARTZ Physical Therapy SPRING-SWING GOLF TOURNAMENT IS LESS THAN A WEEK AWAY AND DOWNTOWNERS WILL BE THERE.

Leading up to the tournament is our silent auction, which has a variety of interesting experiences to bid on. If you’re a lover of good bourbon, this is just one of the available baskets being offered.

Bidding is opened until Friday, June 5th, the day of the tournament. Thanks to everyone who has bid so far, as we’re well on the way to reaching our goal with the help of our sponsor Hartz, to raise funds for our vibrant, connected community and it’s mission of supporting our Elder-Gen neighbors in Lancaster.

Here is the link to the auction site:
https://hartzphysicaltherapy.betterworld.org/auctions/spring-swing-silent-auction-2026

THE HARTZ Physical Therapy SPRING-SWING GOLF TOURNAMENT IS A WEEK AWAY AND THE DOWNTOWNERS SILENT EXPERIENCE AUCTION HAS...
05/29/2026

THE HARTZ Physical Therapy SPRING-SWING GOLF TOURNAMENT IS A WEEK AWAY AND THE DOWNTOWNERS SILENT EXPERIENCE AUCTION HAS ONE WEEK TO GO, WHEN THE WINNING BIDDERS WILL BE REVEALED AFTER THE TOURNAMENT.

There are many exciting experiences up for bid, like a DATE NIGHT at one of Lancaster’s most popular restaurants. You can choose dinner for two at either C’est La Vie or Josephine’s next to Central Market paired with tickets to a Fulton Theatre show.

Here’s the link to the auction site:

https://hartzphysicaltherapy.betterworld.org/auctions/spring-swing-silent-auction-2026

Backyard gardens are one of the best kept secrets of owners of the classic row houses of Lancaster. Backyard Gardens Lan...
05/28/2026

Backyard gardens are one of the best kept secrets of owners of the classic row houses of Lancaster. Backyard Gardens Lancaster East will feature gardens of Downtowners who live east of Queen Street. Our garden tour will start in Old Town and continue along the East Orange Street corridor. We will finish our walk at the Sweet Shoppe on N. Duke Street for ice cream.

     A second backyard garden tour for homes west of Queen Street is being planned for mid-September.     

     The start to finish walk will be about 1 mile. You may request transportation in the conversation window of this calendar post if walking is a challenge.

Friday 5/29 6pm our itinerary:

121 South Duke: Richard Redmond

46 South Lime: Jim Zink

320 East Orange: Dick Murphy and Julie Pringle

352 East Orange: Kris and Jane Geller

354 East Orange: Linda Ecker

321 East Orange: Ann Moore

141 N. Duke: Sweet Shoppe

DOWNTOWNERS AROUND TOWNWhen walking around town, it’s always fun to look up at the upper facades of Lancaster ‘s older h...
05/28/2026

DOWNTOWNERS AROUND TOWN

When walking around town, it’s always fun to look up at the upper facades of Lancaster ‘s older historic buildings to admire the architecture and detail.

Sometimes though, if you look up, you just might see a Downtowner.

Here’s Margaret, looking down on Market Street by Central Market on a neighbor’s balcony at the historic Hager Building Condominiums.

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118 N. Water Street
Lancaster, PA
17603

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+17175841224

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