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!

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

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