Mohler Senior Center, 25 Hope Drive, Hershey, has posted its schedule of activities. For more information or to register for an event, readers may contact 717-533-2002 or information@mohlerseniorcenter.com.

The Mohler board of directors voted to increase the annual senior center contribution to $100 per person. This change is the first increase in over 10 years. The increase will take effect at the time of a member's renewal, and scholarship funds are available for those who are unable to contribute the full amount. For more information, contact Melissa at m.weigle@mohlercenter.com or the aforementioned phone number.

Mohler Center will collect adult-size, clean, new and used coats and blankets until Tuesday, March 1. Donations may be placed in the box in the vestibule. The items will be given to Helping the Harrisburg Family.

Appointments may now be made for AARP free tax assistance. To make an appointment, people must either be fully vaccinated or produce a negative PCR COVID test within 48 hours of the appointment, and they must wear a mask while in the building. They must also have had their taxes prepared by this program in the past five years. Appointments are available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

The Federal Trade Commission recently mailed a packet to all senior centers as part of the Pass It On campaign, which focuses on scams targeting seniors. The packet contains materials intended to help community members avoid scams. For more information about the campaign, visit http://www.ftc.gov/passiton.

The following activities will be offered both via Zoom and in person: Exercise Is Medicine on Wednesday, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m.; Following a Heart-Healthy Diet on Wednesday, Feb. 16, at 2 p.m.; and Stress Relief Through Breathing on Wednesday, Feb. 23, at 2 p.m.

The book club will meet on Monday, Feb. 28, at 2:30 p.m. to discuss "The Plot" by Jean Hanff Korelitz.

A beginner tap dance class will be offered from 9 to 10 a.m. on Thursdays starting Feb. 10. No experience is necessary, and there is no fee for Mohler Center members. Some sizes of tap shoes are available to borrow; email krebsmichele9@gmail.com for more information. Tap shoes may also be purchased at The Dancer's Pointe, 201 W. Main St., Hummelstown, and the business may be contacted at 717-583-1820.

LaBlast, a fitness program based on ballroom dances, will be held at 10 a.m. on six Thursdays starting March 3. The program will be led by Georgie Wilson, a certified LaBlast instructor who has 15 years of experience in fitness and instruction. No partner is needed. This class is free through sponsorship by Country Meadows of Hershey, but preregistration is required.

The center will offer several day trips, as well. Trips are also open to center nonmembers who are fully vaccinated. The schedule is as follows: "Tina - The Tina Turner Musical" on Broadway, Wednesday, April 20, with reservations necessary by Friday, March 18; Baltimore Dine-Around, Thursday, June 9, with reservations necessary by Sunday, May 1; and Valor and Honor Trip to West Point/Hudson River, Tuesday, Aug. 30, with reservations necessary by Sunday, July 17.