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The Laurels Takes A Tour of Wellsboro with Local Trolley

Posted Date: 4/19/2010

Author: Kristy Warren
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On Tuesday, April 13, residents from The Laurels took an exciting tour of Wellsboro and the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon via local trolley with driver and tour guide Tony Yeager. The residents posing outside of the trolley Tuesday morning are, from left to right, Ethel Gyekis, Arlene Carlyle, Jane Barndt, Jean Rothrock, Ava Vogt, Charles Wilson, Alma Mosher (seated), Gladys Piell, Pat Sweely, and Theo Zdzinski.

WELLSBORO, PA—On Tuesday, April 13, residents from The Laurels took an exciting tour of Wellsboro and the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon via local trolley. Residents Ethel Gyekis, Arlene Carlyle, Jane Barndt, Jean Rothrock, Ava Vogt, Charles Wilson, Alma Mosher, Gladys Piell, Pat Sweely, and Theo Zdzinski listened as trolley driver and tour guide Tony Yeager spoke about local landmarks, wildlife, and the history of the area. Residents and staff members April Yungwirth and Kathy Heindel then enjoyed a picnic lunch while learning how the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon was first established.

The Laurels is an assisted living facility that offers independent living for elderly members of the community. For more information on The Laurels, call (570) 723-6860 or visit www.laurelhs.org.


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