Garden Spot Village Continuing Education FEBRUARY FOCUS: Mennonite Life + Genealogy

Mennonite Life’s visitor’s center, archive and historic library, as well as the museum and the biblical tabernacle experience, located on Millstream Road, just off Route 30 in Lancaster, provides an incredible perspective of the Mennonite community and its history in Lancaster County. This cultural center offers educational opportunities for guests of all ages.

Garden Spot Village is pleased to partner with Mennonite Life to present a GENEALOGY SESSION ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27 AT 7PM IN THE CHAPEL. During the session, Julia Wiker, archivist and librarian at Mennonite Life, will provide an introduction to genealogy research, including basic tips and ways to start your own genealogy search. Mennonite Life’s archive and historic library provides resources for people who have Mennonite, as well as non-Mennonite family connections to Lancaster County.

As the archivist and librarian at Mennonite Life, Julia finds great joy in helping people research their history. Julia says, “Helping someone take the first steps of their journey into their past and their family history brings me joy.”

Julia adds, “We have a collection of family Bibles dating from 1531 to the 20th century. It is always fun to pull out a family Bible—with handwritten birthdates, marriages and deaths—and show it to someone who has discovered a family tie. People are amazed when they can see the family Bible that their ancestors brought to this country.”

Anyone interested in exploring genealogy research is invited to attend this session.

Julia says, “If you have ever wondered about your past and your heritage, a genealogy search is a good way to reach back into the past and get a sense of what your ancestor’s lives were like, as well as the places you may have come from. In the process, you will write a new story that combines your roots in the past and the journey you took to make the discoveries in the present. Join us to learn the steps you need to take to begin your journey.”

To learn more about Mennonite Life, visit www.mennonitelife.org

Marketing

If you have been thinking about downsizing your home at Garden Spot Village, but are uncertain about what that means, please join Sales Director Kelly Sweigart for a Downsizing Q&A on Thursday, March 9 at 2pm in the Garden South Conference Room.

This conversation is geared to residents who are interested in gathering information about moving from a carriage home or a cottage at Garden Spot Village or Sycamore Springs to an apartment. Kelly will provide an overview of the internal move process and answer your questions during this hour-long session. Registration is required; please sign up at Resident Services in person or by calling (6000).

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FEBRUARY ENDEAVOR

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THU, JULY 27

THU, SEPTEMBER 14 10:30am–12:30pm

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Directory Photos

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.

CHECK OUT FEBRUARY THEATER EXPERIENCES!

FRIDAY FLICKS, 2PM & 7PM, THEATER

2/03 & 2/10 Belfast

2021 | PG-13 | Biography, Drama

2/17 & 2/24 Some Kind of Heaven

2020 | NR | Documentary

CURIOSITY STREAMING, 7PM, THEATER

2/05 Secrets of the Brain; Memory

2/19 Secrets of the Brain; Faces

TRAVEL SERIES, 3:30PM, THEATER

2/6 Magical Fjords

2/20 India & Thar Desert; Sacred Sands

TUESDAY MUSICALS, 2PM & 7PM, THEATER

2/21 La La Land | 2016 | PG-13 | Comedy, Musical

MOVIE OLDIES, 2PM & 7PM, THEATER

2/16 The African Queen | 1951 | Adventure, Romance | Hepburn and Bogart

THEATER RERUNS, FRIDAY, 2PM & 7PM

GSV-TV 957 ONLY

2/3 & 2/10 Woodlawn | 2015

2/17 & 2/24 Miracle Dogs | 2004

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

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

SHORT FILMS

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

TUESDAYS, 6pm: February Endeavor

FEBRUARY FEATURE

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Channel 956

“The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time.” Did you know Abraham Lincoln said that? Presidents Day is in February so GSV-TV will feature Abraham Lincoln Quotes.

EXERCISING AT HOME: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 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.

Around Town

February 3 & 5: Sanctuary Road Penn Square Music, Lancaster

February 11: T.H.E.M.; Evolution of Black Music Ware Center, Lancaster

February 17: Bird ID 101 ELANCO Library

February 18: Great Backyard Bird Count ELANCO Library

VITA Tax Assistance

TODAY – APRIL 13

Volunteers are available to prepare basic tax returns and to answer questions. Call Resident Services (6000) to schedule an appointment. Appointments required.