WHAT ARE SUMMER INTEREST GROUPS?
It's almost summer time, and we are excited to kick off this year's Summer Interest Group season! What are Summer Interest Groups, you may be thinking. Well, they are exactly what they sounds like - groups of specific interests or activities that meet throughout the summer. Our goal is to provide you with opportunities to try something new, engage in a shared interest, and meet some new people!
HOW DO I SIGN UP?
Registration opens online on Sunday, May 17 - just in time for our Summer Interest Group Fair here at the church that Sunday morning. You can either sign up at the fair or online anytime throughout the summer! Feel free to sign up for as many groups as you wish! Signing up does not mean you are committing to the group - but rather you will be on the list to receive information about when the group is meeting.
WHAT GROUPS ARE BEING OFFERED?
Great question! Check below for the list of groups and descriptions! Be sure to check back on May 17 to sign up!
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DISC GOLF
Leaders: Dan Lindenmuth, Dan Fethkenher, Mark Heisey, and Dave Hostetter, Jack Baker
Where: Alternating between a few different courses in Lancaster County
When: Monday 6pm Till Dark
Can you throw a frisbee or want to learn a new low-impact sport? If so, you are the perfect candidate for Disc Golf. We are looking for individuals, couples, and families at all skill levels to come play. There is no cost to play at any of the courses. We will provide plenty of discs if you don’t have any. This is a friendly, non-competitive time and we're planning ways to mix it up to make it fun for all skill levels! If you have any questions, please ask. At the end of the season, we'll plan a cookout! It’s a fun way to officially end our time together.
Courses we plan to visit:
- Roland Park in Akron
- Herr Park (west of Lancaster, north of Millersville)
- Buchmiller Park (just south of Lancaster City)
PICKLEBALL
Leaders: Denny Johnson
When: Various weeknights (usually Mondays or Tuesdays) at 6:30PM, possibly some Saturdays if there is enough interest!
Come join our summer interest group and learn how to play PICKLEBALL!
No experience necessary!
Anyone of high school age through great-grandparents is invited to join us! It’s a great game for singles, couples, parents and teens, Grandparents and Grandkids. You will be paired with similar skill levels to keep it fun! We generally get 10-15 players each week. New players are usually playing well by the second week. Come and enjoy this fun game and meet some new friends!
LOCATION
We usually play at Warwick Middle School Courts (located behind the Lititz Rec Center) to play this very social, non-strenuous, totally fun game.
EQUIPMENT
You will not need any equipment to start out! We will have paddles and balls available for anyone who wants to try it.
HOW TO JOIN
The first step is to sign up here on the church website. After you sign up, we will be in touch to get you connected! We use the very simple TeamReach app to schedule events.
NEW PLAYERS
Please be sure to give your contact information (phone for texts AND an email address) to the church when you sign up or we have no way to get in touch with you.
Existing Players
The church wants to know if you are playing again this year so please sign up again to keep their records up to date. I am not removing anyone from the previous rosters unless you request to be removed. You will continue to be notified by the TeamReach app.
QUESTIONS?
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Denny Johnson (denj@ptd.net or 610-462-1023).
REFIT
Leaders: Lizz Cagno
Where: LEFC's Crossover Room
When: Mondays at 6:30PM
REFIT is a fitness format that makes working out a FUN experience! This workout is for ladies of all ages, body types and fitness levels - anyone can do it. You do not need to commit to the whole summer; you can come once or as many times as you'd like.
Bring someone from your oikos and let's enjoy being active together this summer.
BACKYARD GATHERING 6.0
Leaders: Bruce and Jalisa Gingrich
Where: The Gingrich's Backyard
When: TBD
Who: Open to adults who attend LEFC and are looking to get to know other LEFCers!
We would love to open our backyard to provide an environment for you to get to know some people in our LEFC church family and hopefully create some lasting relationships and memories! Grab your lawn chair, a snack to share, and a lawn game (if you have one!), and join us for a relaxing evening outdoors!
GOLF
Leaders: Alan Beck
Where and When: Dates and locations TBD
Welcome to our golf interest groups. Our season runs from June to October, and we play 1 Sunday per month. There is no commitment. You can play every month or pick and choose.
GAME NIGHT
Leaders: Gay Gillespie and Cathy Hart
Where: LEFC Room A7
When: Thursdays, 6pm-9pm. June 4 and 18; July 2, 16, and 30; August 13 and 27.
Who: Teens and adults
We promise that if you come out for game night you won't be "Board"! We have plenty of games, both old and new. Try one of ours or bring one or more of your favorites. Drop in any time, the games start/stop throughout the evening. Let the games begin!
LADIES' CARD MAKING CREW
Leaders: Cindi Balson and Donna Robinson
Where: LEFC Room A1/A2
When: Sundays, 1pm-4pm. June 21, July 19, and August 16.
Ladies interested in crafting handmade cards are welcome to join us in creating cards to be used by the Deaconess board to send out on behalf of LEFC. Those who have crafting supplies and equipment are encouraged to share them so that we can pool our resources and talents to be a blessing to our church body.
REC SOCCER
Leaders: Sam Counts and Jesse Buckwalter
Where: Warwick High School fields (Click below for specifics!)
When: Wednesdays, 6-8PM
Who: Ages 16+
Join the Soccer Interest Group for fun, fellowship, and fitness! Whether you're a seasoned player or just enjoy kicking the ball around, this group is open to all skill levels. We meet weekly for casual games, friendly competition, and time to connect with others in the community. It’s a great way to stay active and build relationships through the love of the game.
EQUIPMENT:
Cleats are needed! Shin guards are not required.
LOCATION:
- Warwick High School Field #8 - all Wednesdays in June - August, except as noted below.
- Warwick High School Field #6 - on June 3, June 10, and July 15 only.
BACKYARD VOLLEYBALL
Leaders: Ben and Jen Spead
Where: The Spead's Backyard
When: Tuesdays at 6:15 throughout the summer
Come out for some fun with backyard volleyball! We plan to have a couple of courts set up so that we can accommodate all skill and passion levels (a competitive court and a laid-back court if there is enough interest). We will meet weekly throughout the summer on Tuesdays with warmups starting at 6:15 pm. Focus is middle school and older for volleyball, but younger kids are welcome to come and hit a ball around or watch. Non-volleyball family members are welcome to chat on the porch while the others play.
MOMS AT THE PARK
Leaders: Allison Meson and Kristen Snyder
Where: Parks in Lititz and surrounding areas
When: Fridays from 9:30-11AM
Who: Moms of infants to 5-year-olds. Older children are also welcome!
Looking for connection with other moms of little ones? Join us as we explore parks in the Lititz and surrounding areas. This group is meant to be a casual place to connect with other moms in the same or similar stage of life, share any prayer requests, and let those little ones run out some energy at the playground. The group is geared towards moms with children 5 and under but anyone is welcome! Invite your friends, family, and neighbors and join us when you can for some summer fun! Come once or as often as you like! We look forward to connecting with you this summer.
TUESDAY TASTES
Leaders: Kristina Gehman and Peaches Gehman
Where: LEFC Cafe
When: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in June and July at 7 PM. 14 people max at each date. Feel free to sign up for as many dates as you want!
Who: Adults, but July 7 is all ages (for the kid creatives at LEFC!)
Picture a mini indoor farmer's market where each person picks a homemade item to make, you make 12-14 of an item, and then everyone gets to leave with a bag full of other people’s treats to have. Breads, pickled veggies, baked goods, granola, syrups, body scrubs, the options are endless!
Closer to the date(s) you sign up for, you will get an event invite where you can RSVP with what you plan to bring so we can try to avoid too many duplicate items. YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A "GOOD" BAKER/COOK to participate. This is strictly for fun, to get together and connect. Feel free to reach out with any questions!
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Leaders: Hayes Carlson and Les Carlson
Where: Rotating local trail systems (Lancaster County & surrounding areas)
When: 1st and 3rd weekends of every month
Who: 16+
Ready to trade pavement for dirt and push your limits on the trail? Join our LEFC Mountain Biking group—built for riders who want a mix of challenge, community, and time outdoors.
This group is geared toward intermediate riders (16+) who are comfortable on singletrack and looking to grow their skills, ride with others, and have a great time doing it. Whether you ride solo now or with a small crew, this is your chance to connect with others who share the same passion.
Expect a fun, encouraging, and moderately paced ride environment—not overly competitive, but definitely engaging. We’ll explore a variety of trails, mix up ride styles, and occasionally plan post-ride hangouts.
What to bring: Your bike, helmet, water, and a willingness to ride, try new trails and have fun.
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