THE SHOPS AT GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE

The Shops at Garden Spot Village offer a unique opportunity for residents and the greater New Holland community. Our distinctive shops, with their varied offerings, draw shoppers from across the county and add value for residents and team members.

Recently, The Shops at Garden Spot Village have started to collaborate in order to host special shopping events. For example, all three shops hosted the Midnight in London event in mid-February, which included live music, dancing and shopping. Cross-promotions between the stores helps to build name recognition and traffic everywhere.

THE ARTISANS CORNER: Discover watercolor paintings, contemporary wall décor, artistic quilts and handcrafted wood items, all made by talented artisans who live at Garden Spot Village. Featuring a curated collection of art from more than 25 talented artisans, The Artisans Corner offers a delightful gift-giving solution for anyone on your list. The inventory changes frequently and often features one-of-a-kind art. On the first Friday, monthly, artisans offer pop-up demonstrations in front of the shop.

LINDEN: Linden offers the latest trends with distinctive apparel, jewelry, and unique merchandise, as well as greeting cards, local foods, frozen treats and grocery essentials. You’ll discover a wide selection of quality gifts appropriate for any occasion at a variety of price points. New merchandise monthly, be sure to stop in often! Proceeds from Linden benefit the Benevolent Care Fund at Garden Spot Village.

SHARE & CARE: With an outdoor entrance accessible from parking lots #1 and #5, Share & Care Thrift Store offers an ever-evolving collection of lightly-used furniture, housewares, jewelry and home decor. Regular sales offer discounts on a rotating list of categories. Volunteer staff help shoppers find unique, well-priced treasures! Proceeds from Share & Care benefit the Benevolent Care Fund at Garden Spot Village.

To learn more about The Shops at Garden Spot Village, visit www.gardenspotvillage.org/active-living/shopping

WAYS TO CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WELLNESS: SATURDAY, APRIL 22

Although Earth Day lands on a weekend this year, there’s no reason not to celebrate it all work-week long! Earth Day is an excellent time to learn about how environmental factors affect health and wellness.

• Start a garden: A fun way to get outside and a great source of physical activity!

• Go for a walk: Going outside for a walk once a day is an excellent way to celebrate nature and get you moving. Just 10 minutes in nature can help relieve some stress and improve moods.

• Add plants: Plants are more than just beautiful décor! Indoor plants can reduce stress, anxiety, and fatigue. Research has found that indoor plants also reduce 87% of indoor air pollutants within 24 hours. Adding plants throughout your home will help promote a healthy environment while also boosting wellness.

• Go Green: Recycle more, minimize plastic usage, and use less water. While it might not seem like Earth Day directly correlates to wellness, it’s important to understand how environmental factors can impact a healthy and happy lifestyle. Instead of skipping out on Earth Day this year, celebrate the importance of a healthy outdoor and indoor environment in order to inspire positive changes in your habits.

It’s Humor Month: Start your day with a smile & visit Wellness for a joke of the day!

STARTING MAY 1

CYBER CYCLE CHALLENGE

Compete with other retirement communities. GSV has two Cyber Cycles: one in Gardens North Gym, one in the Wellness Center. If you have not tried a Cyber Cycle, stop by and have the Wellness Staff set you up!

MONDAY MAY 1

BARN DANCE | 2-4pm, Campus Services Barn

The GSV Barn Dance returns! Our afternoon features country line dancing for beginners, advanced and on-lookers. Jeans and boots are welcome but optional. Light refreshments will be served. Barn parking is limited, so please consider riding the shuttle beginning 1:30pm and departing Village Square, Apartment Suites Lobby, and Center for Health. FREE, no sign up required.

MAY 1-5

LANCASTER SENIOR GAMES

AT SPOOKY NOOK SPORTS

Contact Joanne (6117) jashcroft@gardenspotvillage.org for information and sign up

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AT GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE

MAIN STREET ART GALLERY & APARTMENT SUITES DISPLAY CASE

APRIL 1-30

Gallery: PA College of Art & Design

Glass Case Feature: Happy Easter

**BEGINNING DRAWING CLASS

APRIL 4, 11, 18, 25 & MAY 2, TUESDAYS

9AM & 10:30AM, ART STUDIO

Teacher: Win Reber, artist, art teacher and GSV resident

This 5-week course is designed especially for the beginner and focuses on drawing and designing a page that captures the attention of viewers. Class time will cover how to reproduce on paper what you see in front of you or in your head. Limited to 8 per class. Choose either 9am or 10:30am.

Cost: FREE to Art Guild members

$25pp, non-members

Sign up at Resident Services.

BOOK CLUB

APRIL 5, WEDNESDAY

2PM, GARDENS SOUTH CONFERENCE ROOM

April: Fianna’s Story by Nancy Bieber

May 3 Book Talk: Nancy Bieber

ARTISANS CORNER 1ST FRIDAY POP-UP

APRIL 7, FRIDAY

10AM – 12NOON

Featured Artist: Bruce Poulterer

Demonstration: Watercolor Painting

ELANCO LIBRARY: BOOK BIKE

APRIL 13, THURSDAY

10AM-3PM, VILLAGE SQUARE

Explore the many services available through the public library system. Apply for your personal library card today and join the more than 25,000 book enthusiasts in Eastern Lancaster County.

Trivia Night

APRIL 16, SUNDAY

7PM, CONCORD ROOM

Featuring a brand new website and expanded categories of trivia questions! Form a team of 2 to 4 players. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team. Send team members’ and captains’ names to Don Robbins, drobbins@ptd.net

**BASKET WEAVING

APRIL 19, WEDNESDAY

1-4PM, ART STUDIO

Create a Mini Market Basket with solid filled base. Twining, randing, and lashing will be provided. Finished dimensions: 4" by 6" and 6" high at handle. Cost: $40pp includes basket supplies. Bring pencil, ruler and more -list available at sign up. Class size limited. Sign up at Resident Services.

**CARD CONNECTION

APRIL 20, THURSDAY

1PM, ART STUDIO

Teacher: Paula Schmauk

Cost: $6pp includes supplies for two cards. Sign up at Resident Services.

NEW HOLLAND AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

APRIL 20, THURSDAY

7PM, CHAPEL

Speaker: Matthew Christopher

Topic: Abandoned America

A hauntingly beautiful urban exploration chronicles abandoned buildings in our midst, including schools, churches and more. His works have been featured on the Nightly News, Weather Channel, Discovery Channel and many others. Historical Society members and nonmembers are invited to attend.

COMFORTER KNOTTING

APRIL 25, TUESDAY

9AM-12NOON, GARDENS SOUTH CONFERENCE ROOM

If you enjoy stitching (knotting) and supporting the MCC, this monthly meet-up is for you. There’s no need to sign up, just show up and lend a hand.

**CREATIVE CARDS

APRIL 25, TUESDAY

2PM, ART STUDIO

Teacher: Marie Diehl

Make a brand-new, hands-on, creative card. Cost: $6pp includes supplies Sign up at Resident Services.

ART GUILD / ART TALK

APRIL 27, THURSDAY

11AM, THEATER

Show & Demo: Mike Lane

Visiting from Norfolk, VA, Mike will demonstrate traditional Chinese brush watercolor painting in his lecture and in the Village Park all day.

**QUEST FOR LEARNING

MAY 2 – JUNE 6

9:30AM, THEATER

Landmark Documents of American Democracy and their Authors

Speaker: Dr. Fredrich and Dr. Karlesky

Learn about the Declaration of Independence: Jefferson, The

Constitution: Hamilton & Madison, the Bill of Rights: Madison, the Gettysburg

Address: Lincoln, the 14th Amendment: Thaddeus Stevens and Brown v. Board of Elections: Warren.

Cost: FREE courtesy of GSV sponsorship. Limited seating. Sign up at Resident Services.

Creative Exploration Workshops

Cost: GSV residents free courtesy of PCA&D & GSV partnership. Sign up at Resident Services. Public welcome with fee and registration at pcad.edu/creative-exploration.

FABRIC COLLAGE TWO-DAY WORKSHOP

APRIL 13 & 20, THURSDAYS

10AM-12PM, ART STUDIO

Teacher: Joanna Spicer

BEGINNING COLORED PENCIL

DRAWING WORKSHOP

APRIL 15, SATURDAY

10AM-12PM, ART STUDIO

Teacher: Amanda Scunder

EXTENDED PORTRAIT

DRAWING WORKSHOP

MAY 13 & 20, SATURDAYS

10AM-12PM, ART STUDIO

Teacher: Leah Limpert Walt