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LOOP IN THE C O N T I N U E D Township Sunrise Rotary and Caring Hearts Ministries. Because of the efforts of these local organizations, he says, “Rosita and Luis have bright futures, and the world is a better place because of it.” The Cranberry Township Sunrise Rotary lives out the Rotary International vision of service above self. The local group funds a number of community initiatives and also contributes to Gleaner’s Food Bank, Cranberry Township Community Chest, the Miracle League and a number of other nonprofit organizations. For more information, visit cranberrytwpsunriserotary.org. STARTING OFF THE HOLIDAYS WITH A CREATIVE COMPETITION CRANBERRY GIRL SCOUTS ARE NEIGHBORS FOR NEIGHBORS Girl Scout Troop #26667, their Tagalongs and BSA Pack 406’s Den 8 Tigers joined forces this year to enter PPG’s gingerbread competition. The group enjoyed presenting the Hogwarts Quidditch Pitch, the GaGa Pit and Pinky the Owl at this year’s event, and looks forward to participating in the competition annually. Cranberry Girl Scout Troop #24126 is participating in Neighbors for Neighbors this holiday season, and will host a tree in the municipal center and several other locations in Cranberry with wish lists for children in need. Neighbors for Neighbors is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making the holidays a little brighter for local children in need, by fulfilling items from their wish lists. In 2015, the organization brightened the holidays for approximately 240 Pittsburgharea children. There are many ways to get involved. Help spread cheer this holiday season by making a donation, sponsoring a child’s Wish List(s) or purchasing a Wish List item. A Wish List typically consists of five to seven items a child would like for Christmas. The cost of sponsoring a Wish List is around $150. One-hundred percent of the tax-deductible contribution will go directly to local children in need. Left to right: Ainsley McLane, Emma Kovarik, Grace Hines, Rebekah Heltzel, Malena Alexander 10 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE | Cranberry CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY AT THE ROSE E. SCHNEIDER FAMILY YMCA The Rose E. Schneider Family YMCA is expanding its Wellness Center. After receiving feedback from members, Gymnasium Court 1 will be converted into a Strength and Conditioning Wellness Center, while expanding the current Wellness Space into a Cardio Wellness Center that will include new equipment and a new cycle studio. This renovation will create an additional Group Exercise Studio space, which will focus on mind and body as well as active older adult programming. “I am more than excited to present this new additional exercise space to our members,” says Sandy Ihlenfeld, Vice President of Healthy Living and Community Outreach. “Health is important to us at the Y! Exercise is Medicine!” During the renovation, the facility will operate as normal, and the remainder of the facility will still be open. A Grand Reopening is being planned for Jan. 28, 2017. ■