Luther Acres, a Luthercare community, is excited to announce its upcoming Book Fest, a celebration of literature, community, and lifelong learning. The festival will take place on Saturday, March 29, and will be open to residents of the retirement community and the general public.
The Luther Acres Book Fest will feature more than 20 authors of both fiction and nonfiction and all genres presenting book talks, book signings, and interactive sessions. The festival is geared to all ages.
“We are thrilled to open our doors to the greater community for this special event,” said Beth Bucher, Manager of Wellness Programs at Luther Acres. “One of our residents – who is an author herself – sparked the idea for this book festival, and we’re looking forward to creating a way for residents and visitors of all ages to connect over a shared interest and love of reading and learning.”
The festival will feature author book talks – presenting about their books as well as a variety of other topics, including how to bring characters to life, how to manage a career as a writer, and the importance of collecting and writing ancestral and family stories. The day will also feature book sales and signings with the authors, many of whom are local to Lancaster County.
The event will run from 12 noon to 3:00 p.m. at the Luther Acres Towne Center, located at 250 St. Luke Drive, Lititz. Admission is free, and the event is open to the public. Giveaway baskets will be distributed at various points throughout the event. Light refreshments will be available to purchase, with all proceeds benefiting the Luthercare Caring Fund, which supports residents in need of benevolent care. All are encouraged to attend the Luther Acres Book Fest, regardless of age or literary background.
For more information about the Book Fest, please visit www.Luthercare.org or contact Beth Bucher at 717-626-1171, ext. 1691, or bbucher@luthercare.org.
The following authors are scheduled to appear at the Luther Acres Book Fest:
Kelly Barr, presenting on “My Journey to Writing Historical Romance”
Marilyn Blair
Lindsay Brandy
Vicky Burkholder
Holly Rutter Bush
Jane Clark, presenting on “The Importance Of Collecting And Writing Ancestral And Family Stories”
Natalie Damschroder
Michael Dobson, presenting on “Managing Your Career as a Writer”
Dr. Robert Frick
Don Helin, presenting on “From Army Regulations To Thrillers, A Writer’s Journey”
Kathleen King, presenting on “Adding Fantasy to Historical Fiction”
Carolyn Kleinman, presenting on “How Local Events Inspired a Historical Fiction Book and a Murder Mystery”
John Krill
Rosemary Krill
lizzie Qnert / Melissa Nordoff, presenting on “My Characters Are Large and In Charge!”
Sandra Nork, presenting on “Publishing the Risk Series”
Sherry Ostroff, presenting on “Uncovering the Past: The Stories That History Forgot”
Connie Rife, presenting on “The Promise, a Memoir by Connie Rife”
Dean Rust, presenting on “The Bluebird Monitoring Experience”
Misty Simon, presenting on “Making Your Characters Come to Life”
Victoria Smith
Donna Stoltzfus
Cory Van Brookhoven
About Luthercare:
Celebrating 75 years of service, Luthercare, a social ministry organization affiliated with the Lower Susquehanna Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and a member of Lutheran Services in America, is a leading provider of independent, personal care and skilled nursing care residences in Lancaster County. Luthercare operates Luther Acres, a Continuing Care Retirement Community in Lititz, Pa.; and St. John’s Herr Estate, an independent living and personal care community in Columbia, Pa. Additionally, Luthercare operates PA Keystone Stars-accredited childcare and early learning centers in Annville and Reamstown. Luthercare, a pioneer in Childcare Programs, also offers a Mentoring Program that aids family childcare home providers in Lancaster and Lebanon counties.