Garden Variety Vol 15 Issue 8 August 2023

STEWARDSHIP IN ESTATE PLANNING

Educational Seminar

For current and future residents of GSV

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 20

Beginning at 11:30am, Concord Room

The right estate plan can save taxes, fees and provide your legacy. Join Jeffrey C. Goss, Esquire, for a seminar that will cover important estate planning issues leaving you informed and ready to start or make the next step in your planning process. Learn how to create a legacy for your family, loved ones and organizations that are meaningful to you. Plan ahead and gain peace of mind, while saving taxes and fees.

• How to avoid PA Inheritance Tax and reduce income tax to your heirs

• How to avoid probate and legal fees for your heirs

• How to insure your decision makers have the right authority to step in when they need to

To reserve your seat to join us for a complimentary lunch, followed by the presentation contact, Wendy Nagle at wnagle@gardenspotcommunities.org or 717.355.6215. Seating is limited.

MAKERS, BAKERS & VOLUNTEERS WANTED

December 2, we open our doors to the 2nd annual Village Christmas Market at Garden Spot Village!

We invite you to join us by offering your special gifts of time or talent to benefit the Benevolent Fund.

BE A MAKER

1. Sell goods at a Makers Table in our Village Park. Residents and clubs are encouraged to apply.

2. Prepare freshly made baked goods to be sold in our Market Bakery, located in the Forge.

3. Gather your friends and prepare an amazing gift basket for sale in our Market Auction.

BE A VOLUNTEER

1. Retail sales associate to help our customers in the Bakery and Gift Basket areas.

2. Greeter to welcome and direct guests entering the Village Square and the Apartment Suites Lobby.

For details contact Barb Martin (6153) or bmartin@gardenspotcommunities.org

DINING SERVICES

Manager

Market Farm er’s Garden

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2 & 16

10am – 1:30pm, Concord Room

Produce and Baked Goods

Provided by Philip Weaver

Summerset Farm Market – New Holland, PA

Many Seasonal Favorites Available

Benefiting the Benevolent Fund

Mindful Taste and Learn

THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 10am, Concord Room

TOPIC: Waste Not/Want Not Utilizing Leftovers with Dietitian Tara Phillips & Chef Manager Jaclyn Ramirez

Happening August 7-13

Christy Turner, Sodexo, General

Garden Spot Village Continuing Education

AUGUST FOCUS

Evie Hershey Art Talk / August 24 African Art & Pottery

“When you get the African mud between your toes, it pulls you back,” says Evie Hershey, a Garden Spot Village resident since August 2019.

Evie has visited Africa several times: with her daughter Rhonda, as a yearlong volunteer with Everyone Moving in Mission, with friends from church and with Garden Spot’s Travel with Purpose Team. She is coleading the Travel with Purpose team headed to serve with Missions of Hope International (MOHI) in Nairobi, Kenya, next month.

A retired art teacher, Evie found inspiration as she connected with Kenyan potters during her yearlong volunteer assignment. She learned how to make African cooking and fishing pots, starting with making the clay from scratch—a process which includes digging dirt from the ground, adding water and letting it dry in the sun until it reaches the right consistency.

She’s also participated in textile tours in East Africa, traveling to Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and the Ivory Coast.

A member of the Art Guild, Evie will share her experiences and expertise in African art and pottery at an Art Talk on Thursday, August 24, in the Theater. Her presentation will include stories and pictures from her travels in Africa. She will explore the differences in art technique and style between East Africa and West Africa.

Join us for this month’s ART TALK

AUGUST 24, THURSDAY

11AM, THEATER

Join us for a talk about African Pottery & Art with Evie Hershey. This presentation is open to all Garden Spot Village residents.

COMMUNITY CORNER

THE LANCASTER BARNSTORMERS played their first game at the newly built Clipper Magazine Stadium in May 2005. Since then, the Barnstormers won championships in 2006, 2014 and 2022. In addition, the stadium has been named Independent Ballpark of the Year by Ballpark Digest. The family-friendly park includes great views from every seat, as well as local food vendors, an arcade, a kids’ play area, merry-go-round, mini golf course and more.

Lancaster Barnstormers regularly gives back to the local community by hosting high school baseball playoffs and special theme nights when teachers, coaches, youth baseball players and others can get in free. They also provide speakers to local nonprofit organizations, schools and businesses, so the community can get to know the players and staff on a more personal level. Cylo, the Barnstormers mascot, also loves to get out and about in the community and often visits Opening Days for youth baseball organizations across the county. Garden Spot Village partnered with Lancaster Barnstormers earlier this year. The Garden Spot Skybox Sponsorship includes 50 free tickets for each of three games—June, August and September. Residents, future residents on the Radar Screen and team members will be able to reserve tickets. In addition, Garden Spot Village will bless CrossNet Ministries’ Cross Jr mentors and mentees with 25 tickets for the August game.

Director of Life Enrichment, Colleen Musselman says, “We are excited about this opportunity to partner with Lancaster Barnstormers—to provide tickets to our community, but also to begin a partnership with an organization that supports vibrant, purposeful community interactions in Lancaster city.”

To sign up for your complimentary tickets, visit Resident Services or call 717.355.6000.

CHECK OUT AUGUST THEATER EXPERIENCES!

FRIDAY FLICKS, 2PM & 7PM, THEATER

8/4 & 8/11 My Dog Skip - PG / 2000

8/18 & 8/25 The Bucket List - PG-13 / 2007

CURIOSITY STREAMING, 7PM, THEATER

8/6 Reversing Alzheimer’s & The Human Limits

8/20 American Icons: Babe Ruth, FDR, Abe Lincoln & Eleanor Roosevelt

THE 2023 SEASON

Garden Spot Village has collaborated with Lancaster County retirement communities in reserving special Clipper Stadium skybox seats. Enjoy air conditioning or outdoor seating and a perfect view. Food vendors are located nearby to purchase your ballpark munchies. Limited seating.

AUGUST 15 & SEPTEMBER 5, TUESDAYS

5:30pm depart Apartment Suites Lobby 6:30pm Game

Cost: FREE, Courtesy of GSV Skybox Sponsorship $8pp transportation. Sign up at Resident Services. Please note: Clipper Stadium is a cash-less venue, they DO NOT accept cash for purchases.

TRAVEL SERIES, 3:30PM, THEATER

8/7 Russia’s Hidden Paradises

8/ 21 Mountains Spectacular Landscapes

TUESDAY MUSICALS, 2PM & 7PM, THEATER

8/15 The King & I

THEATER RERUNS, FRIDAY, 2PM & 7PM , GSV-TV 957 ONLY

8/4 & 8/11 Strangers in Good Company

8/18 & 8/25 Hachi: A Dogs Tale

Movies are subject to change. See the Weekly Announcements or CATIE for updates.

LIFE ENRICHMENT

**All NEW sign-ups begin August 8

AUGUST 2, WEDNESDAY

**Ladies Breakfast

8am, Yoder’s Restaurant

7:45 depart Apartment Suites Lobby

Special Guest: Laura Gribble, GSV

Music Therapist

The first Wednesday, monthly, GSV ladies gather for friendship and food. Menu dining or buffet. Drive on your own or ride the bus. Cost on own.

AUGUST 3 & 17, THURSDAY

Coffee & Conversation

9am, Chapel & GSV-TV

All are welcome to attend Coffee & Conversation. Q & A time will be allotted in-person or by calling (717) 298-0030.

AUGUST 7, 14, 21 & 28, MONDAY

Ask-a-Nurse / Blood Pressure Check

9-11am, Gardens West Health Center

Courtesy of Continuous Home Care. No appointment necessary.

AUGUST 7, MONDAY

Hymn Sing with Gordon Lash

7pm, Chapel

All are invited to sing, hum or listen to the great hymns of faith.

AUGUST 8, TUESDAY & AUGUST 14, MONDAY

Council Meetings

9am, Forge

Aug 8 Cottage Council

Aug 14 Apartment Council

AUGUST 11, FRIDAY

BINGO

7pm, Gardens West Conference Room

Bring-a-Prize, Win-a-Prize Bingo comes to GSV. Everyone’s a winner! It costs nothing more than bringing a prize with you. You might ask, what kind of prize should I bring? Suggestions include but are not limited to a baked item, plant, useful household item or snack. Be creative. At the end of the evening, everyone will take home a prize.

Cost: Bring-a-Prize

Sign up is NOT required.

AUGUST 21, MONDAY

Towne Meeting

2pm, Chapel & GSV-TV

Monthly, GSV team members share the latest Village happenings.

Colleen Musselman, Director

ICE CREAM TRAIL

Depart 12:30pm

Approximate return, 3pm Join GSV on an Ice Cream Adventure! Explore a variety of local creameries and ice cream shops. Purchase one scoop, two scoops or more.

AUGUST 8, TUESDAY: Milky Way Farm, Chester Springs (Chester Co.)

AUGUST 22, THURSDAY: The Jigger Shop, Mt. Gretna (Lebanon Co.)

Cost: $8pp transportation. Ice cream cost on own. Sign up at Resident Services.

**Additional dates possible, determined by sign-up.

SERVANT STAGE PRESENTS: I’LL FLY AWAY

AUGUST 10, THURSDAY 7pm, Chapel

An audience-favorite revue is returning to GSV this summer! With toe-tapping arrangements of old-time favorites, bluegrass, standards, classic hymns and more. This original tribute to Gospel and Bluegrass music is sure to be a treat.

Cost: Pay-What-You-Will at the door

**ARCHIVE ROOM OPEN HOUSE

AUGUST 15, TUESDAY

9:30am-3:30pm, Gardens West, Lower Level

Get acquainted with our collection of the history and past events of Garden Spot Village. The variety of information displayed in the Archive Room will amaze you. Space limitations allow only 3 visitors per half hour. Sign up at Resident Services.

GLOW PARTY

AUGUST 25 & SEPTEMBER 8, FRIDAYS

7-8PM, PAVILION

Get ready to glow! Gather with neighbors and friends around the fire pit, basking in the warm glow of camaraderie. S’mores kits will be provided for a delightful treat. Don’t miss this sensational summer sizzle under the stars. See you there! Cost: Free

PIANO & VIOLIN CONCERT WITH THE ZHANG SISTERS

AUGUST 26, SATURDAY 7pm, Chapel

Back by popular demand! Philina (16) & Nickita (13) Zhang played for us last August. Our audience was on it’s feet, clapping and cheering the wonderful performance by these sisters. Philina put together fantastic piano selections and Nickita occasionally joined her with lively skilled violin playing. Both continue to win domestic and international competitions but agreed to come back to GSV to play for us.

SUMMER MUSIC SERIES: 7PM, PAVILION

Talented guest entertainers perform 30-45 mins of music. Bring your lawn chair, enjoy with friends & show support!

AUGUST 31, THURSDAY: ALYSSA DALY

Vocalist & GSV Dining Services Team Member

MARKETING

2023 OPEN HOUSES

Friday afternoons in August, we will host a series of Open Houses for prospective residents. Please invite friends and family to attend! If you are considering an internal move from a cottage to an apartment, this is an excellent opportunity for you to explore potential options. Dates and home styles include:

• Friday, August 4 – Garden Apartments

• Friday, August 11 – Village Square Apartments

• Friday, August 18 – Cottages

• Friday, August 25 – Carriage Homes & Sycamore Springs Reservations are required. Please choose the home option you would like to explore and RSVP: gsc.gl/OpenHouse

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If your photo is not currently included in the directory or was not captured within the last three years, please contact Juanita Fox (6157) to make an appointment for one of our upcoming photo days.

AUGUST ENDEAVOR

Highlighting the opportunities for people to live and work with purpose in community at Garden Spot Village.

Watch online: gsc.gl/media

Kelly Sweigart, Director

GSV TV

Channel 956

GSV-TV Channel 956: What’s New in August

SHORT FILMS

MONDAYS, 8am: Gaithers, Southern gospel and contemporary Christian music

TUESDAYS, 6pm: August Endeavor

AUGUST FEATURE

How many countries are there in the world? The answer is a bit complicated! Currently, the U.N. recognizes 195 countries. Tune in to GSV-TV in August to see if you can identify the flags of some of those countries. The answers will follow, beginning at noon.

EXERCISING AT HOME: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 6:30am and Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1pm

REBROADCASTS: Towne Meeting is rebroadcast the same week, Tuesday, 7pm and Wednesday, 2pm.

Sunday Worship Service is rebroadcast the following Sunday, 2pm.

(Coffee & Conversation and Towne Meeting can also be found on CATIE & MyGSV under Video.)

NOTE: If you see in the Weekly Announcements, the event is scheduled for broadcasting.

Grands & Kids Summer Adventures 2023

Adventure Bags available

Today thru September 4

Pick up Registration Forms at Resident Services or Life Enrichment | Cost: $20 per bag

Theme: STEM

• Service – You and your grandchildren can serve others. Collect school or hygiene items to fill the provided MCC bag.

• Tech – Explore Woodworking Technology –woodworking project.

• Earth – Plant a seed cup and watch it grow. Paint and share kindness rocks.

• Mystery – Experiment with the Mystery of Science –science projects galore.

Movie & Marshmallows

August 17, Thursday 8pm, Pavilion

Bring a blanket or comfy lawn chair and enjoy a familyfriendly movie under the stars. Listen to the fire crackle as you roast marshmallows with family and friends.

Cost: Free

Sign up is NOT required.

Food Adventures

• Edible Cookie Dough Kits

– $6 per kit (makes 6 cookies)

• Pizza Kit

– $6.50 per kit

Food Adventure Kits must be pre-ordered at Central Kitchen, 48 hrs prior to desired pick-up.

Garden Spot Village Grands and Kids Adventures 2023

SERVICES

AUGUST 2, 16, WEDNESDAY

Men’s Christian Fellowship

9am, Meeting in Various Locations

A continuing study of 1 & 2 Peter. Contact Don Aldrich (610) 299-0713 for information.

AUGUST 3, THURSDAY

Prayer for Revival

7pm, Chapel

An opportunity to pray for God’s hand to be seen in our world.

AUGUST 8, TUESDAY

Widowed Men’s Gathering

1:30-4pm

Join us this month for a narrated bus tour of the local area including stops at several Amish-operated businesses and at Lapp’s Ice Cream. Sign-up at Resident Services, please.

AUGUST 17, THURSDAY

Men’s Breakfast at Yoder’s

7:30am, Yoder’s Restaurant

Food, fellowship and devotional by GSV Meadow View Chaplain Mark Hickson

AUGUST 30, WEDNESDAY

Men’s Christian Fellowship

9am, All groups meeting at Pavilion

WOMEN IN COMMUNITY

will NOT be holding a breakfast in August. Instead, you are encouraged to meet with a woman or two (or more!) you’ve recently learned to know on the day the breakfast would have been held, August 16. Extend / accept an invitation to meet at a favorite restaurant, or at an in-home meal for one or more women. Here’s a suggestion to begin your conversation: Where are you seeing God at work in your community, family or life?

EXPLORE LOCAL CONGREGATION GATHERINGS AT GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE: YOUR MONTHLY MEETING SCHEDULE

Discover a convenient list of local congregations providing monthly gatherings right here at GSV! Join local churches for spiritual services, communion, and meals.

Check the schedule below, clip, and post this one-time listing.

• Akron Mennonite Church – Lunch in the Concord Room, 11:30am, 1st Thursday monthly

• Anglican Church - Service in the Prayer Room, 2pm, Sundays

• Bangor Episcopal Church – Communion in the Prayer Room, 11:30am, 2nd Wednesday monthly

• The Community Church at GSV – Prayer Meeting in the Prayer Room, 1pm, 2nd & 4th Wednesdays monthly

• Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church – Mass in the Chapel, 11am, 1st Tuesday monthly. Communion in the Prayer Room, 10am, on the remaining Tuesdays monthly

• New Holland Mennonite Church – Dinner in the Concord Room, 5:30pm, 3rd Wednesday monthly

• St. Stephens Reformed Church – Communion in the Prayer Room, 10:30am, 1st Thursday monthly

• Trinity Lutheran Church – Communion in the Prayer Room, 10am, 4th Thursday monthly

RETURN TRIP TO NY SCHOOL OF URBAN MINISTRY

Since its founding in 1984, the New York School of Urban Ministry (NYSUM) has hosted, trained and deployed over 150,000 youth and adults for urban ministry by partnering with inner city pastors, churches and ministries in New York City. GSV residents John & Irene Smucker were founding partners and remain connected to NYSUM today. Our initial trip last year to NYSUM resulted in building relationships with NYSUM staff with an invitation for a return trip.

October 22-26, Garden Spot Village will sponsor a group of residents and staff to travel to NYSUM for a week of outreach. Opportunities will include light construction work at the center, assisting with the food truck ministry to homeless persons in the evenings, visiting the Brooklyn Tabernacle prayer/worship service on Tuesday evening, and sitting in on a class related to urban missions. A $50 donation per participant is requested and will cover the cost of transportation and room and board at the NYSUM center. Sign-up at Resident services.

More information can be obtained from Campus Pastor Chet Yoder.

COLLECTION FOR PACK-A-PALOOZA

AUGUST 1-31

Embrace the Joy of Giving: Items Collected for Samaritan’s Purse, Operation Christmas Child. For more than two decades, Samaritan’s Purse has been spreading smiles worldwide by delivering shoebox gifts, thoughtfully packed by compassionate individuals like yourself, to children in need. At Pack-a-Palooza, we invite you to join hands with others, pooling your resources to fill these heartfelt boxes and bring happiness to countless little hearts across the globe. Together, let’s make this holiday season truly magical!

PACK-A-PALOOZA ITEMS NEEDED INCLUDE:

• Washcloths & individual bars of soap

• Toothbrushes

• Small combs & hair bands, bows or clips

• Band-Aids

• Small notebooks /notepads

• Crayons, pencils, erasers & pencil sharpeners

• Child sunglasses

• Sewing kits, small tool kits

• Socks

• Marbles

• Simple child’s watch

• Collapsible cups

• Toys – balls, light brown skinned dolls (no hair), jump ropes, trucks, cars, other

** Keep in mind that all items will need to fit inside a shoebox

Mark your calendar, Tuesday, October 17 is Pack-a-Palooza, 9:30am in the Chapel.

If you would like to bless a child by packing your own shoebox, OCC shoeboxes will be available for pick-up, September – October, in the Life Enrichment office.

UPCOMING COLLECTIONS: SEPTEMBER 1-30

Water Street Ministries Winter Clothing Drive

Providing opportunities for adults to GO out into our community, DO the thing that is in front of us, HELP others and make a di erence.

SOCIAL SERVICES

COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS

FELLOW TRAVELERS IN COMMUNITY

AUGUST 9, WEDNESDAY

10am, Theater

Facilitators: Leslie Sitlinger (6076) & Melody Karick (6136) Noticing cognitive changes in yourself? Join others experiencing the same for fellowship and tips on resilient living in a safe, relaxed environment.

LOW VISION FRIENDS IN COMMUNITY

AUGUST 10, THURSDAY

3pm, Garden Towers | Facilitator: Leah Hoffner (6171)

Special Speaker: Linda Greth, VisionCorps

Topic: Helpful Tips for those with Vision Impairment or Blindness in Social Settings

CAREGIVER FRIENDS IN COMMUNITY

AUGUST 14, MONDAY

10am, Concord Room

Facilitators: Marcia Parsons (6239) & Leah Hoffner (6171)

Special Speaker: Shelby Swartley, LGH Memory and Alzheimer’s Clinic Social Worker

Topic: Dementia Stages and Medical Research

COMPASSIONATE NEIGHBORS IN COMMUNITY

AUGUST 16, WEDNESDAY

10am, Theater

Facilitators: Leslie Sitlinger (6076) & Melody Karick (6136) Learn how to support friends or a family member experiencing cognitive challenges.

SUPPORTIVE FRIENDS IN COMMUNITY

AUGUST 16, WEDNESDAY

10am, Prayer and Meditation Room

Facilitator: Jenny Snyder (6259)

Encouragement and support for those feeling down, alone, or anxious. Please RSVP.

PARKINSON’S FRIENDS IN COMMUNITY

AUGUST 28, MONDAY

2pm, Garden Towers | Facilitators: Jenny Snyder (6259) & Sherilyn Lapp (6264)

Topic: Caring and Coping

ONLINE HEARING LOSS NETWORK

Facilitator: Mary Beth Villafane (6010) www.hearingloss.gsvnet.org

SEASONS OF TRANSITION

Several members of the Social Services team are walking through a season of transition. Excitement. Joy. Fun. Lack of sleep. New roles. Uncertainty. Exhaustion. It’s all part of being a new parent.

Leah Hoffner and husband Cody welcomed Sadie Rose into their home in February. Mary Beth Villafane and husband Tony rejoiced in son Corbin’s arrival in April.

Leah reflects “As much as we can prepare for new seasons of life, the changes can feel unexpected when that season arrives. With the many emotions I experience in just a single day as a new mom, it’s easy to see the hard parts. Taking time to see the beautiful moments—my baby’s giggle, the support from family and friends—helps me appreciate this newest season to the fullest.”

For most of us, the adventure of being a brand new parent is a long ago memory. However, all seasons of transition – moving into GSV or joining a GSV micro community, for example - have common threads of making us dig deep into our emotional reserves for the courage to try new things, strength to endure the steep learning curve and flexibility as we adjust to new routines.

To both residents and staff experiencing the challenges and joys of a major life change, know that you have a community surrounding you and cheering you on!

Sherilyn Lapp, Director

HELPING HANDS, HELPING NEIGHBORS

“There is something profoundly satisfying about sharing a meal. Eating together, breaking bread together, is one of the oldest and most fundamentally unifying of human experiences.” – Barbara Coloroso

Helping Hands volunteers offer the gift of companionship and assistance for residents who live in Skilled Nursing households at Garden Spot Village. Volunteers complete two four-hour sessions led by Clinical Dietitian Tara Philips. Tara leads the group through an interactive seminar that stresses the value of nutrition, feeding techniques, communication, interpersonal skills, safety, infection control and more. Participants are guided as they help their first resident and receive a certificate after completing all of the steps.

Luci Brown, a Garden Spot Village resident since October 2020, recently completed the training. She says, “I was pleasantly surprised at how thorough the teaching was. I was in a class with staff, so I was able to interact with them as well.”

“Because the training is solid and very thorough,” Luci continues, “you really don’t have anything to be anxious or concerned about when you begin to volunteer.”

Fran Moretti, a Garden Spot Village resident since January 2021 says, “I absolutely love volunteering with Helping Hands. When I’m headed to the households, I always tell my husband, I’m going to see my friends.” Fran volunteers at lunchtime Monday through Saturday.

Both Fran and Luci are retired nurses, but Luci stresses, “It’s very rewarding and it doesn’t take a nurse!”

Luci volunteers most Mondays and Tuesdays at lunchtime. Luci says, “I try to go twice a week. I’m pretty active in a lot of other things so I go as it suits me. I like the flexibility—that I don’t need to commit to a certain day or certain time. Plus, the staff is wonderful; they are so grateful and thankful. It’s been a very pleasant experience.”

Fran echoes Luci, “I feel very appreciated when I volunteer. Plus, I can see the wonderful care that people receive in the Skilled Nursing households. The staff truly treat people in the most respectful, best way. They treat me that way too.”

To learn more about Helping Hands or to attend an upcoming training, contact Jodi Lefever, 717.355.6204.

ENTERTAINMENT IN THE PARK

Free entertainment in the New Holland Community Park All programs 7-9pm unless specified

Wed 8/02 Nicks In Time—Stevie Nicks/Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band

Sat 8/05 The New Individuals—60s/70s Beatles, Beach Boys, etc

Sun 8/06 Then Sings My Soul—Beloved Hymns and songs inspired by Billy Graham

Wed 8/09 Conley & Watson—Country duo singing older & newer country

Sat 8/12 Conrad Fisher—country, bluegrass, gospel and a little rockabilly

Sun 8/13 Blessing and Fowler—soft pop/rock, with a mix of country

Wed 8/16 Terry G (formerly Den & Terry Duo)—variety

Sat 8/19 Mitch and the Mood Swings—Rock & Roll, Soul, Motown 6:30-9pm

Mon 9/04 Fiddlers Picnic 10am—6pm

AUGUST IS HAPPINESS HAPPENS MONTH

You can never have too much HAPPY! The celebration started in 1999 with ADMIT YOU’RE HAPPY DAY on August 8. Share Some Happiness. If you make happiness a habit for a month, it won’t be hard to make it a yearlong attitude. Happiness is elusive because there isn’t an exact recipe for it, no matter how much we want one and how many scientific studies are done to help us understand happiness. Although you can’t be happy all of the time, you can be happy most of the time. You just need to recognize more of the happiness that’s already happening. Sometimes happiness is the relief and satisfaction we get when we finish cleaning the kitchen. Sometimes, it’s watching a child or pet do something that amuses us. Or sometimes it’s obvious like going to a party. But, ultimately, it’s up to us to recognize happiness.

Eight questions to get you thinking:

1. If you didn’t have any responsibilities for the day, what would you do?

2. If you could have a superpower, what would it be?

3. What’s your favorite joke?

4. What’s the last goofy thing you did?

5. What’s your favorite quote?

6. What’s the best part of your life right now?

7. What was the first concert you attended?

8. With which celebrity would you like to dine?

Happiness shared is happiness doubled, so please answer these questions and return them to Lauren (anonymous is fine).

NEW WELLNESS ACTIVITY: ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY

Lone Oak Animal Assisted Therapy is pleased to bring their animals to Garden Spot Village to improve quality of life for residents through animal assisted therapy, particularly for the least able to obtain access by themselves. Lone Oak provides hands-on animal therapy with assistance and support from their human staff for mutual benefits of caring, trust, presence, compassion, learning, growth and joy. Lone Oak Animal Assisted Therapy will be coming to Garden Spot Village the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Times and locations will be announced closer to the date.

WELLNESS CENTER OPEN HOUSE

Monday, September 11 through Saturday, September 16

Come try one of our new or ongoing Wellness programs. Sign up for a fitness orientation, a swim lesson or a Wellness assessment. If you have questions, call 717.355.6228 or email wellness@gardenspotvillage.org

Lauren Graber, Director

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AT GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE

MAIN STREET ART GALLERY & APARTMENT SUITES DISPLAY CASE

AUGUST 1-31

Gallery: Action Pictures, Art Petrosemolo

Glass Case: African Pottery, Evie Hershey

BOOK CLUB

AUGUST 2, WEDNESDAY

2PM, GARDENS SOUTH CONFERENCE ROOM

Sliding on the Snow Stone by Andy Szpuk

September: A Hundred Flowers by Gail Tsukiyama

ARTISANS CORNER 1ST FRIDAY POP-UP

AUGUST 4, FRIDAY

10AM – 12NOON

Barbara Murphy & Paulette Moore

Demonstration: Card Making

**ARCHIVE ROOM OPEN HOUSE

AUGUST 15, TUESDAY

9:30AM-3:30PM, GARDENS WEST LOWER LEVEL

Get acquainted with the history of Garden Spot Village. The collection displayed in the Archive Room will amaze you. Space limitations allow 3 visitors per half hour.

HANDBELL WORKSHOP

AUGUST 21, MONDAY

10-11:30AM, GARDEN TOWERS

Do you enjoy the GSV handbell choirs? Would you like to give ringing a try? This workshop is designed for anyone who’d like to see if ringing is for them. Experienced ringers are also invited! Trying out does not obligate you to join the choir! Having some ability to read music is helpful, and having taken music lessons when you were a kid is probably all you need! For more information, contact Fran Rapp, 717-355-6511.

COMFORTER KNOTTING

AUGUST 22, TUESDAY

9AM-12NOON, GARDENS SOUTH CONFERENCE ROOM

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

ART TALK

AUGUST 24, THURSDAY

11AM, THEATER

African Pottery & Art with Evie Hershey

See page 4 for details.

DINING AMBASSADORS

AUGUST 24, THURSDAY

2PM, CONCORD ROOM

Join us for an interactive discussion of all things Dining Services.

**QUEST FOR LEARNING

SEPTEMBER 5 – OCTOBER 10

2PM, THEATER

(Sign up begins August 8)

Topic: The American Robber Barons

Speakers: Dr. Robert Frick & Prof. Dennis Dougherty

Featured: Cornelius Vanderbilt, Andrew Carnegie, Henry Clay Frick, John Pierpont, Jason Gould and John Davison Rockerfeller.

For more than 40 years, Quest for Learning has offered the Lancaster community an opportunity to attend quality continuing educational and enlightening seminars.

Cost: FREE courtesy of GSV/ Quest partnership.

Sign up at Resident Services.

CASTING CALL

**OCTOBER 15, SUNDAY

The Lighter Side Players and the NH Historical Society will present a historic cemetery tour. Needed: people who are willing to guide and/or portray historic New Holland figures. Contact Fran Rapp, 6511, for more information.

AROUND TOWN

August 1: NHPD National Night Out - New Holland Community Park

August 4 & 5: Big Spring Farm Days - Spruce Rd., New Holland

August 11 – 20: Sunflower Pickin’ Days - Oregon Dairy - oregondairy.com

August 12: Summer Series: Out of This World - Allegro Orchestra - allegrolancaster.org

August 16-19: Threshermen’s Reunion - Rough & Tumble Museum - roughandtumble.org

LIFE

ENRICHMENT AUGUST 2023 BE SURE TO SIGN UP!

TUESDAY, AUGUST 8 SIGN-UP BEGINNING 8AM, THEATER

Reminder: If you choose to arrive prior to 8am, at 7:30am a volunteer will arrive and distribute #’s. Beginning 8am, #’s will be called. Note: If you are not present when your # is called, you will be issued a new # in sequential order upon your return. Questions? Call Life Enrichment (6007) or (6059).

SEPTEMBER 10, SUNDAY

**SERVANT STAGE PRESENTS

BIG FISH THE MUSICAL

12:45pm depart Apartment Suites Lobby

Showtime, 2pm

(Sign up begins August 8)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 1

**ANTIQUE ICE TOOL MUSEUM

9:00am depart Apt Suites Lobby

Approximate return, 2:30pm

(Sign up began July 5)

Housed in a renovated 1834 bank barn, you will discover the fascinating history behind the natural ice trade. Step back in time as you enter this one-of-a-kind museum with the largest private collection of antique tools and memorabilia. Includes lunch on your own at Hoods BBQ.

Cost: $8pp transportation. Museum donation accepted at the door. Sign up at Resident Services.

AUGUST 4, FRIDAY

**SHOPPING SHUTTLE

9:30am depart Apartment Suites Lobby

Approximate return, 1:30pm

Destination: Weavers Store

Cost: $8pp transportation. Sign up at Resident Services.

AUGUST 17, THURSDAY & AUGUST 18, FRIDAY

**LUNCH BUNCH

10:45am depart Apartment Suites Lobby

Approximate return, 2:30pm

(Sign up began July 5)

Harvey’s Main Street BBQ is the destination this month. Whether you spell it BBQ, Barbeque or Barbecue, Harvey’s Main Street BBQ knows how to prepare it just right!

Cost: $8pp transportation. Meal cost on own.

Sign up at Resident Services.

Ride the GSV bus to Warwick High School for the Servant Stage production of Big Fish the Musical. Enjoy the story of a traveling salesman who lives life to the fullest. His larger-than-life stories thrill everyone around him. Overflowing with heart and humor, Big Fish is a story that is funnier than life itself.

Cost: $8pp transportation. Pay-WhatYou-Will donation at the door. Sign up at Resident Services.

SEPTEMBER 13, WEDNESDAY

**LANCHESTER LANDFILL

1pm depart Apartment Suites Lobby

Approximate return, 4pm

(Sign up begins August 8) Travel with GSV to the Lanchester Landfill. Participate in an educational presentation followed by a guided bus tour to the very top of the landfill. Look out over the surrounding area and if you’re lucky, you might even see GSV. End the excursion with a quick jaunt to September Farm for ice cream.

Cost: $8pp includes Lanchester Tour & transportation. September Farm ice cream cost-on-own. Sign up at Resident Services.

SEPTEMBER 23, SATURDAY

**LBC PRESENTS: CINDERELLA

1pm depart Apartment Suites Lobby

Showtime, 2pm

(Sign up begins August 8)

The Good Shepherd Players present Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Broadway version. Don’t miss this magical performance!

Cost: $26pp includes show & transportation.

Sign up at Resident Services.

SEPTEMBER 26, TUESDAY

**HOLOCAUST MUSEUM & WASHINGTON DC

7am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 7pm

(Sign up begins August 8)

GSV sponsors an Elite Coach trip to the Holocaust Memorial Museum. The museum, which opened in 1993, is located on the Washington Mall, within walking distance to several sites including the Washington Monument and the Smithsonian. This tour is self-guided with GSV resident Eugene Miller sharing his knowledge along the way.

Flyers available at Life Enrichment and Resident Services.

Cost: $80pp, Elite Coach transportation, Museum admission and driver gratuity.

**All NEW sign-ups begin AUGUST 8, TUESDAY

If a waiting list warrants, a second trip may be scheduled. Schedule subject to change.

Sign up at Resident Services.