We regret to inform our members and loyal Optimist Club of Gettysburg supporters that Ronald Heiges, a long time member of the Club, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2014. Ron was an active Optimist Club member for nearly than 52 years, having joined the Optimist Club of Gettysburg on March 1, 1962. He led this club and his community in many worthy projects and causes and was the driving force in the building of the Optimist of Gettysburg Amphitheater located at the Gettysburg Recreation Park. He was active in the Recreation Park for many years and was dedicated to the Optimist mission and a familiar and valued “Friend of Youth”.
In addition to his overt support of the Gettysburg Optimist Club and his community, Ron was well known for his generous sense of humor, welcoming demeanor to all and love of a good time with good friends. He was a positive and supportive mentor to many of us who were fortunate enough to be a fellow Optimist member and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are offered to his family on his passing. Ron is survived by his wife Jean, a daughter, Dawn Heiges Hoffman and husband Adam of Gettysburg, three sons, Doug Heiges of Gettysburg, David Heiges and wife Wendy of Gettysburg, and Darryl Heiges and wife Shawn of Arendtsville and eight grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. from St. James Lutheran Church, 109 York Street, Gettysburg, with the Rev. Michael Allwein, officiating. The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday from 10-11:30 a.m. A private interment with full military honors provided by the Adams County Allied Veterans will be held in Evergreen Cemetery, Gettysburg. The family suggests memorials can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.
It’s not too late for Optimist Basketball! Come out this Saturday!
UncategorizedDon’t forget that Optimist Basketball begins this Saturday, January 11th at the Gettysburg Middle School Gym. This free program is available to girls and boys in grades 1-6. There is still time to sign-up. Please see the link below for the registration form.
basketball registration
Schedule:
9-10am Boys Grades 1-3
10-11am Girls Grades 1-3
11-12pm Boys Grades 4-6
12-1pm Girls Grades 4-6
Farewell To A Dedicated Gettysburg Optimist
UncategorizedWe regret to inform our members and loyal Optimist Club of Gettysburg supporters that Ronald Heiges, a long time member of the Club, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2014. Ron was an active Optimist Club member for nearly than 52 years, having joined the Optimist Club of Gettysburg on March 1, 1962. He led this club and his community in many worthy projects and causes and was the driving force in the building of the Optimist of Gettysburg Amphitheater located at the Gettysburg Recreation Park. He was active in the Recreation Park for many years and was dedicated to the Optimist mission and a familiar and valued “Friend of Youth”.
In addition to his overt support of the Gettysburg Optimist Club and his community, Ron was well known for his generous sense of humor, welcoming demeanor to all and love of a good time with good friends. He was a positive and supportive mentor to many of us who were fortunate enough to be a fellow Optimist member and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are offered to his family on his passing. Ron is survived by his wife Jean, a daughter, Dawn Heiges Hoffman and husband Adam of Gettysburg, three sons, Doug Heiges of Gettysburg, David Heiges and wife Wendy of Gettysburg, and Darryl Heiges and wife Shawn of Arendtsville and eight grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. from St. James Lutheran Church, 109 York Street, Gettysburg, with the Rev. Michael Allwein, officiating. The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday from 10-11:30 a.m. A private interment with full military honors provided by the Adams County Allied Veterans will be held in Evergreen Cemetery, Gettysburg. The family suggests memorials can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Happy New Year!
UncategorizedHappy 2014!
Merry Christmas
UncategorizedThe Optimist Club of Gettysburg wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas.
Basketball Registration
UncategorizedDidn’t make the advanced registration? It’s not to late. Complete the online registration form and email it to [email protected] by January 1, 2014.
The Optimist Club of Gettysburg has been sponsoring the youth basketball program for more than 40 years. The free program is open to all youth in grades 1st through 6th regardless of the level of individual talent. The season begins on Saturday, January 11, 2014 and runs through March 15, 2014 at the Gettysburg Area Middle School, Lefever Street in Gettysburg.
Visit our website for more information on the program.
Optimist Basketball Sign-ups Round 2!
UncategorizedWe will be at the Gettysburg Middle School Cafeteria on Saturday, December 14th from 9-11am for Optimist Basketball sign-ups. All children in grades 1-6 are welcome to participate. There is no fee for this program. Basketball sessions will be on Saturdays from 9am-1pm beginning January 11th. Groups will be divided by age and gender.
It’s The Magical Time of Year Again!
UncategorizedThe Optimist Club of Gettysburg is sponsoring the All Star Magic Show on Friday December 13, 2013. For more than 25 years the Gettysburg Optimist have sponsored the event with the funds going to support more than 19 Optimist, youth related programs conducted throughout the year. Magic Show Chairman, Doug Miller has once again planned an evening that the attending youth and their parents will not forget.
Complimentary youth tickets are being distributed to Optimist supporters and area organizations. Hundreds of free tickets are available to area youth and $6.00 adult tickets will be available at the door the evening of the performance.
The All Star Magic Show will be held at the Lincoln Elementary School on Lefever Street in Gettysburg. The show will begin at 7:00 pm and will conclude with one boy and one girl being presented a brand new bike. Come on out and enjoy the show.
Optimist Holiday Party Tonight!
UncategorizedBring your holiday cheer to the Refectory tonight at 6pm. We will start the evening with Cocktails and Hors d’ oeuvres, followed by dinner at 6:30pm.
Optimist Basketball Sign-up
UncategorizedCome sign-up your son or daughter for this year’s Optimist Basketball season on Saturday, December 7th from 9-11am at the Gettysburg Middle School Cafeteria. The program is available for all local children in grades 1-6. The sessions will be broken down by gender and age group. The basketball program will be on Saturdays from 9am-1pm at the Gettysburg Middle School gym beginning January 11th.
If you can’t make it for the first sign-up there will be another opportunity to sig- up on Saturday, December 14th from 9-11am at the same location.
2013 Optimist Family Holiday Party
UncategorizedThe Annual Gettysburg Optimist Family Holiday Party will be held at the Lutheran Refectory on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 6pm. The evening will begin at 6pm with Cocktails and Hors d’ oeuvres, followed by dinner beginning at 6:30pm. Members, their families and guests are invited to attend. Please contact Stacey Green at [email protected] to confirm your attendance. This is a GREAT evening for the entire family so don’t miss this very popular event. Confirm NOW!
The cost is $10 for Optimist Club members and each of their guests. Children under 12 are free. If you are attending with a child, please remember to bring a small, wrapped gift (under $10) with the child’s name attached so that Santa can give them the present!