Garden Variety Vol 12 Issue 8 August 2020

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GARDENVARIETY

August 2020 A Publication of Garden Spot Village Volume 12 Issue 8

National S'mores Day and the return of

Monday, August 10 See page 2 for details.

Table of Contents Campus Services 2 Glow Parties 2 Development 3 Dining Services 4 Life Enrichment 5 Marketing 6 Pastoral Services 7 August Calendar 8 Social Services 10 A Resident Experience 11 Volunteer Services 12 Wellness 13 Explore Something New 14 AARP Driver Safety 15 Making a Difference 15 GSV TV, Channel 956 15 Trip Sign-Ups 16

DID YOU KNOW? You can view this issue of The Garden Variety online at: gsc.gl/cq82brf

CAMPUS SERVICES

Scott Ruth, Director of Campus Services

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER! We have certainly been entrenched in summer’s grip over the last 30 days.

Heat, humidity and high temperatures have turned the lawns a crispy brown.

However, at the time of writing this article, we’ve been blessed with a few pop-up thunderstorms to help soften the soil.

The Campus Services team has been busy watering all the new and replacement plant installations, as well as trying to wrap up the cottage and carriage home mulching. We do appreciate your patience with the mulching process. Even though we are ahead of last year’s schedule, it seems to still not be quite fast enough. Please know we will be looking seriously into better options for 2021.

Messner Tree Service did a fantastic job in early July of removing over a dozen trees and pruning many more. They will be back in early August to grind out the stumps left behind and complete additional pruning and removals.

Eagle Lawn Service delayed the summer lawn application due to the heat stress, and will apply as the weather allows.

Mr. Windows completed round one and two of the cottage and carriage home power washing by the end of July. We anticipate that round three to be completed in August/early September, followed by Sycamore Springs East around early October.

Spotted lantern fly (SLF) questions will likely arise as the adults emerge later this month. We will apply a basal bark treatment to all the red maples in the cottage and carriage home lawns in order to help suppress the pest. Please be aware the SLF is only a nuisance pest and will not kill your trees or ornamental shrubs.

Looking forward to the cool temperatures of September!

PUBLISHER Garden Spot Village OUR MISSION We will enrich the lives of older adults as an expression of Christ’s love.

EDITOR Colleen Musselman TYPESETTER Jen Miller GRAPHIC DESIGNER Brandon Adams PROOFREADERS Ruth Buehler, Juanita Fox & Rachel Hungerford ILLUSTRATIONS

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MONDAY, AUGUST 10 & FRIDAY, AUGUST 21

7-8 pm, PavIlion Fire pit

Celebrate National S’mores Day with the return of Glow Parties!!!

Gather around the fire pit, socially distanced of course, and enjoy an evening with neighbors and friends. If you come for nothing else, come for the s’mores. Sign up is required as group size is limited.

Cost: Free | Sign up at Resident Services.

Schedule subject to change. Watch CATIE for updates.

DEVELOPMENT

Linda Dodge, Director of Development

HARVEST WEEK

TO REPLACE 2020 FALL FESTIVAL Mark your calendars for Harvest Week, Monday, October 5 through Saturday, October 10.

The committee is very excited to bring you a week of different opportunities in order to celebrate the fall season, and become closer as a campus community.

These events will only be open to staff and residents, due to COVID restrictions and ongoing efforts to keep residents safe and healthy.

No Fairs?! No Problem!

As local counties cancel their Farmers’ Fairs, we have used that as inspiration for Harvest Week. Residents and staff will have the opportunities to enjoy some of that local fair flavor right here on campus, including your favorite fair foods and activities.

Fall Festival Favorites Return • Apple Pie Contest: Registration forms with the rules are available in the Administrative Office and at Resident Services.

• Country Store: Shop for handcrafted, high-quality items that will be priced and ready to sell. Look for a display of items to begin Friday, September 4, and rotate weekly in the area of the Fulton Bank and Theater. A display of items will also be for sale in the Chapel, Friday, October 9, 12-6pm, and Saturday, October 10, 8am–2pm.

• Gift Basket Silent Auction: Attendees can bid on the baskets during the week, and bidding will end at noon on Saturday.

New for Harvest Week• Harvest Week Handicraft Exhibits: This is your opportunity to submit traditional farm show items for exhibit and a chance to win a ribbon! We won’t be showing off livestock, but you will be able to enter items in many fun categories, such as: needlecraft, photography, handmade clothing, paintings, artwork, sculpture using recycled materials, homegrown produce, flower arrangements and more.

We are looking forward to hosting a fun week for all residents and staff. Questions? Call Allison Cuthie (6153).

THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR TIME AND GENEROSITY June 30 brought another fiscal year to a close. Although it was a very different year that ended with the challenges of COVID-19, residents were still very generous with their gifts and their volunteer time making a difference in the lives of others.

In addition to annual gifts for the Benevolent Fund, more residents joined the Legacy Society because of bequests or charitable gift annuities. The Benevolent Fund was named by all of them to receive legacy gifts.

The Wood Shop members had a special campaign to raise money for the renovation and expansion of the Wood Shop.

This exciting project will benefit the Benevolent Fund because of beautiful items that will be handcrafted to be sold. The updated Wood Shop will also bring joy to current and future members Several other special gifts were given such as the bee extractor and funds for the Pavilion to benefit memory support residents at Meadow View. Special gifts were also given in support of expenses incurred from COVID-19.

Although some of the traditional events were postponed or canceled, several events did take place before COVID-19.

Your volunteer time and generosity contributed to their success.

You have touched the lives of others because you shared your time and generosity. For residents who have benefited, I say thank you.

Schedule subject to change. Watch CATIE for updates.

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DINING SERVICES Christy Turner, Sodexo, General Manager

Smoked Brisket Dinner WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 PICK UP IN TERRACE DINING ROOM 3:30PM – 6PM

Smoked Brisket with BBQ Sauce Corn on the Cob | Southern Greens Cornbread with Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding Regular Price $16.50 per meal / GSV Meal Plan Price $14.03 per meal Tickets may be purchased Thursday, July 30 through Monday, August 3 at The Harvest Table, Refresh or by calling 6202.

Seafood Boil

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 5:30pm at the Aeroponic Greenhouse Freshly Harvested Appetizers

Low Country Seafood Boil

Shrimp l Clams l Lobster Tail l Sausage Corn l Potatoes in a Seasoned Broth Served with Drawn Butter

Roll with Butter Peaches and Cream Cake

Olive Oil Basil Cake with Grilled Peach Half Served with Fresh Peach Mousse

Regular Price $27.95 per meal / GSV Meal Plan Price $23.76 per meal

By Reservation Only, Seating Limited to 36 people Reservations accepted Monday, August 10 through Friday, August 14 at 6202.

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Schedule subject to change. Watch CATIE for updates.

LIFE ENRICHMENT

MOVIES, MOVIES & MORE MOVIES! Check out August's at-home theater experience broadcasting on GSV-TV, Channel 956.

MUSICALS TUESDAY** 10am / 3pm / 8pm

OLDIES THURSDAY** 2pm / 7pm

FRIDAY FLICKS** 10am / 2pm / 7pm

REMEMBER WHEN SATURDAY SERIES 10am / 2pm / 7pm

**Also shown in the Theater with limited seating.

SIGN-UP IS REQUIRED AT RESIDENT SERVICES.

Colleen Musselman, Director of Life Enrichment

LIFE ENRICHMENT EVENTS ARE BACK! AUGUST 3, MONDAY Hymn Sing 7pm, GSV-TV

Join Hymn Sing leader, Dale Fox, as he shows another of his favorite Hymn Sing videos featuring Gerald Wolfe: Heavens Jubilee.

AUGUST 4, 11, 18 & 25, TUESDAY Blood Pressure Checks 9-11am, Gardens West Health Center (lower level)

Blood pressure checks return to GSV courtesy of GSV LPNs, Tuesdays. No appointment necessary. Face masks and social distancing required.

AUGUST 4, TUESDAY Village Life Orientation 9am, Pavilion

A special invitation to those who have recently moved to GSV. Come to Village Life Orientation, a time of coffee, pastries and getting to know each other. RSVP (6077) to attend the date that works for you. Limited to 12 per date.

AUGUST 4, TUESDAY Frontier Communications 9-11am, GSV Library AUGUST FUN DAYS AUGUST 10, MONDAY & AUGUST 21, FRIDAY National S’mores Day Glow Party, 7-8pm, Pavilion

Celebrate National S’mores Day with the return of Glow Parties! Gather around the fire pit (socially distanced, of course) and enjoy an evening with neighbors and friends. If you come for nothing else, come for the s’mores. Sign up is required as group size is limited. Cost: Free | Sign up at Resident Services.

AUGUST 13, THURSDAY Left Handers Day

Left Handers or southpaws get their very own designated day to celebrate their lefthanded gift. Being left-handed presents challenges from time to time. Today, we invite you to use your left hand to comb your hair, eat, or write. How left-handed are you? Check out the GSV-TV daily for famous left-handers.

AUGUST 19, WEDNESDAY International Bow Day

When in doubt, put a bow on it… Everything looks better with a bow. International Bow Day encourages us to wear a bow and share its magnificence with those around us. Not sure how to make a bow? Stop by the Life Enrichment Office, pick up a bow-making kit and watch GSV-TV, 2pm & 4pm, to participate in a bowmaking class. Cost: Free

A secure Frontier payment drop-box will be available.

AUGUST 5, WEDNESDAY **Trip Sign-up 8am, Theater By appointment only.

See page 16 for details.

AUGUST 5, WEDNESDAY Book Club 2pm, Gardens West Conference Room See page 14 for details.

AUGUST 6, 13, 20 & 27, THURSDAY Coffee & Conversation 9am, GSV-TV, Broadcast Only All are welcome to watch Coffee & Conversation, an informal time of questions and answers. Steve Lindsey will share COVID-19 updates and more. Q&A time will be allotted by calling 717.298.0030.

AUGUST 10, MONDAY & AUGUST 11, TUESDAY Council Meetings 9am, Forge (8/10) Apartment Council (8/11) Cottage Council

Schedule subject to change. Watch CATIE for updates.

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MARKETING

Scott Miller, Chief Marketing Officer

Our Half Marathon, 10K and Kids Half Marathon were virtual this year. In other words, rather than coming to Garden Spot to run, people ran at home, sent us their results and we mailed them their medal and goodies.

The virtual race raised $25,000 for the benevolent fund!

Additionally, there is a new Sycamore Springs model and it is gorgeous. It has a loft, huge windows and a lot of light! There are single floor and loft style homes available. If you have family or friends who have been thinking about Sycamore Springs, please invite them to come see the model. They can make an appointment with Kelly or Megan and live here before the end of the year. Three more Sycamore Springs homes were spoken for in July and there are only sixteen still available out of fifty.

Invite your friends to

L O O K

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LE A R N

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19 TUESDAY, JANUARY 12

10:30am–2pm

Get details & register at:

gsc.gl/looknlearn

GSV AF TER WORK An evening event for people with busy daytime schedules.

D I R E C T O RY P H O T O DAY If your photo is not included in the Directory or was not

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

5:30–7:30pm

Get details & register at:

gsc.gl/looknlearn

S YC A M O R E S P R I N G S

please contact Gavin Sauder (6158) to have your photo taken on Thursday, August 6.

V I D E O S

We are currently accepting pre-construction deposits for new homes at the Sycamore Springs expansion, with move-in dates as early as September.

Invite your friends to explore the vibrant community at Sycamore Springs. They can schedule a visit by calling Megan (6290) or Kelly (6201) today.

B L O G S

Adding Beauty to the Unadorned Written by Rachel Hungerford

August Endeavor Highlighting the Happenings of Garden Spot Village

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captured within the last 3 years,

When Pat Oram received an unadorned mask to wear during the COVID-19 pandemic, she saw a need for color and design...

Read more at:

Schedule subject to change. Watch CATIE for updates.

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PASTORAL SERVICES WORSHIP SCHEDULE AUGUST 2

Sermon: Rev. Jack Estep Music: Dale Fox Communion

Pastor Chet Yoder, Director of Pastoral Services

UPCOMING PASTORAL EVENTS JULY 22 – AUGUST 19, WEDNESDAYS Summer Bible Study – Life of David 7-8pm, GSV-TV Channel 956

AUGUST 9

Join this study from your home via channel 956. Pastor Chet Yoder will lead this study from the Chapel. Opportunity will be given for you to share your insights and questions via phone call or text (717.964.8196), similar to Coffee & Conversation.

AUGUST 16

AUGUST 5 & 19, WEDNESDAY Men’s Christian Fellowship

Sermon: Rev. Paul Dodge Music: Chapel Quartet Sermon: Pastor Chet Yoder Music: Ladies Ensemble

AUGUST 23

Sermon: Pastor John Meck Music: Village Ringers

AUGUST 30

Sermon: Rev. Eric Ritz Music: Chapel Quartet

Weather permitting, groups meet outdoors or via Zoom if necessary. Contact Don Aldrich for additional information. Join us for our ongoing study: Rediscover Jesus.

MONDAY, AUGUST 17 Racial Equality Awareness Documentary 10am & 2pm, Chapel

Sign-Up Required at Resident Services.

WELCOME CHAPLAIN KARYN NANCARVIS!

I am happy to announce that Karyn Nancarvis will be joining the Pastoral Services staff in August! As I have interacted with Karyn during the interview process, I have appreciated her commitment to Jesus and her heart of ministry. I believe that she will be a wonderful addition to the Garden Spot Village Community. Chaplain Karyn will use the office next to mine and typically will be on campus Monday through Thursday. Please stop by her office, introduce yourself and welcome her to Garden Spot Village. For more about Karyn, see her bio below. ~ Chet Yoder

A recent graduate of Eastern Mennonite Seminary, Karyn earned her Master of Divinity degree in May 2020, finishing with a completed course on Circle Processes at the Summer Peacebuilding Institute of the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding in 2020. Karyn completed one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education in 2019 and earned a Certificate in Ministry Leadership in 2015. She serves on the Board of the Shalom Project Lancaster and is Chair of the Atlantic Coast Mennonite Conference Youth Committee.

Growing in an authentic, personal relationship with Christ, she is a deep listener with positive energy.

She is passionately focused on the care, spiritual guidance and emotional support of others. A life-long learner and avid runner, she seeks out quality time with her husband Tim, three adult and two teenage children. She’s a member of Akron Mennonite Church and resides in Lititz.

In August, Chaplain Marian Harnish will be transitioning to an End of Life Doula role at Garden Spot Village. Please look for a fuller description of this ministry in the September Garden Variety.

Schedule subject to change. Watch CATIE for updates.

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3 Worship Service 10am / GSV-TV Rev Jack Estep

9 Worship Service 10am / GSV-TV Rev Paul Dodge 16 Worship Service 10am / GSV-TV Pastor Chet Yoder

23 Worship Service 10am / GSV-TV Pastor John Meck

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10 NATIONAL S'MORES DAY 9:00 Apartment Council F 9:30 Handbells GT 10:00 Caregivers Concord 7-8 Glow Party P

11 9-11 Ask-a-Nurse GWHC 9:00 Cottage Council F 2:00 Itsy Bitsy Bag Class** 10, 3 & 8 Musicals ** T & GSV-TV

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19 INTERNATIONAL 9:30 Sketch Club 10:00 Supportive 10-1 Farmers Ma 2 & 4 Bow Making 7:00 Wed Bible S 5:30 Seafood Bo

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26 9:00 GSV Quilters 9:30 Watercolor C 10:00 My Fellow T

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Schedule subject to change. Watch CATIE for updates.

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20 9 Coffee & Conversation GSV-TV 1:00 Card Connection** AS

21 10 & 2 & 7 Friday Flicks** T & GSV-TV 7:00 Glow Party P

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27 9 Coffee & Conversation GSV-TV 11:00 Art Guild GSV-TV 2 & 7 Movie Classics ** T & GSV-TV 6:30 Paint Party** P

28 10 & 2 & 7 Friday Flicks** T & GSV-TV 2:00 Coping w/ COVID GT

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Remember When Video Series 10 & 2 & 7 / GSV-TV

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Remember When Video Series 10 & 2 & 7 / GSV-TV

**SIGN UP AT RESIDENT SERVICES

he “Welcome” sign found on your refrigerator, in the resident documents section on CATIE or mygsv.org, or at the Life Enrichment office.

Schedule subject to change. Watch CATIE for updates.

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SOCIAL SERVICES COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS

We are excited to share that some of our Support Groups will be able to meet again in August! In order to meet as safely as possible, all groups will be limited to GSV residents ONLY at this time. We hope to invite the broader community to join us again when it is safe to do so. Masks will be required for the duration of the meeting.

LIVING WITH LOSS GROUP WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 10am, Prayer and Meditation Room Facilitator: Jenny Snyder This month we will reconnect and support one another in dealing with various losses and stages of grief. There will not be a specific topic, but Jenny will facilitate an open conversation and dialogue. Please RSVP to Jenny (6259)

by August 3. Masks must be worn.

CAREGIVER’S SUPPORT GROUP MONDAY, AUGUST 10 10am, Concord Room Facilitators: Marcia Parson, Leah Amstutz This meeting will be an opportunity for GSV caregivers to have conversation together, in order to connect again, following several months of COVID restrictions. We will not have a speaker nor open this session for caregivers from the broader community, but will share informally the joys and challenges faced in the past few months. Masks must be worn. Please RSVP to Marcia (6239) by August 7 if you plan to attend.

LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 3pm, Garden Towers Facilitator: Lisa Morgan This meeting will be a time for GSV residents dealing with low vision issues to connect again. Lisa will facilitate a sharing time. What challenges have you faced during past several months? Please RSVP to Lisa (6171) by August 11 if you plan to attend. Masks must be worn.

COPING WITH COVID – A NEW SUPPORT GROUP FRIDAY, AUG 14 & AUG 28 2pm, Garden Towers Facilitators: Sherilyn Lapp, Lisa Morgan, Mary Beth Villafane, Margaret Murry Two social workers will be at each meeting. Limited to 20 people per session, call Resident Services (6000) to register, masks required. A worldwide pandemic, guidelines for safety that have restricted social interactions, and concerns for your own health and the health of loved ones, have created challenges for all of us.

What is helping you cope? The Social Services team would like to provide the opportunity for discussion with fellow residents. Come share your personal stories of victories and challenges. Masks must be worn.

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Sherilyn Lapp, Director of Social Services

SHARING WITH SUPPORTIVE FRIENDS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 10am, Prayer and Meditation Room Facilitator: Jenny Snyder The group is gathering this month, after a lengthy hiatus in order to touch base, encourage and support one another.

Please RSVP to Jenny (6259). Masks must be worn. Both former and new GSV attendees are welcome.

PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP MONDAY, AUGUST 24 2pm, Garden Towers Facilitators: Sherilyn Lapp, Jenny Snyder We invite GSV residents and their spouses to gather again for an informal time of sharing and fellowship.

What unique challenges did COVID restrictions present for you? How are you adjusting and coping? Let’s share together and learn from each other. Masks must be worn.

Please RSVP to Sherilyn (6264) by August 21.

MY FELLOW TRAVELER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 10am, Theater Facilitators: Melody Karick, Leah Amstutz This group’s purpose is to provide resilient living tools, educational information, and support to those experiencing any degree of memory changes. We invite GSV residents to join us for a time of sharing and input.

Masks must be worn. Please contact Leah Amstutz at (6076) for more information or to RSVP.

ONLINE HEARING LOSS NETWORK Facilitator: Mary Beth Villafane www.hearingloss.gsvnet.org

INTRODUCING THE NEWEST SOCIAL WORKER TO JOIN OUR TEAM! My name is Margaret Murry and it is with great joy and excitement that I introduce myself to you! I joined the GSV Social Services team in June as a Skilled Care social worker.

Since I started my job in the midst of a pandemic, it has not been easy to make “in person” introductions. My hope is that in the coming months I will have the opportunity to meet all of you.

I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you a bit about myself. I was born and raised in Lancaster County and later attended Millersville University where I attained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work and later a Master’s degree in Social Work. My life has been blessed with six years of Social Work experience including serving older adults in Independent Living, Personal Care and Skilled Care at another local CCRC. At this time my husband and I continue to live in Lancaster on our family farm. I would like you all to know that it is truly my honor to be able to use my past experience in service to you and your loved ones.

Schedule subject to change. Watch CATIE for updates.

THE POWER OF PRAYER

by Juanita Fox, Director of Media Experiences and Storytelling In the late 1980s, on the shores of Cape Cod, SaraJane Munshower walked her first labyrinth. It was an old cement labyrinth in disrepair, she recalls. “In spite of all that, I walked into the presence of God and could see the Holy Spirit moving in my life.”

Since that experience, SaraJane has walked labyrinths in 25 states, as well as Ireland and Scotland. SaraJane says, “Walking through a labyrinth is an opportunity to embody prayer—to make prayer a full-body experience.”

The process of releasing, receiving and returning is a spiritual practice that can bring growth to your life. Like every spiritual practice, your experience may ebb and flow. The discipline of returning to the path, time and again with an expectant spirit—an open heart and open hands—brings growth.

SaraJane adds, “Walking a labyrinth takes us out of linear thinking, reminds us of the circular nature of time, and helps us rest in the present moment.”

Invitation to Pray In cooperation with Chaplain Chet Yoder and Director of Life Enrichment Colleen Musselman, SaraJane created a new tool to inspire people to use the labyrinth as a spiritual discipline, especially now that the United States is grappling with issues of racism, in addition to the coronavirus pandemic.

The tool includes a section entitled “The Labyrinth: A Path for These Times,” with the following invitation to pray specifically for • national and international leadership and governance • people who are suffering the most because of the pandemic • our understanding of racism within and all around us Examining our World View Once again, the topic of racial equality has emerged from the social arena of our culture. At Garden Spot we are not exempt from, nor innocent of, its impact. Indeed, racial inequality touches the lives of everyone in this country, and much of the world. Now, more than ever, we are obliged to understand its presence within and all around us.

To that end, Garden Spot is offering opportunities for study and conversation based on a selection of books by black authors. The reading selections will include different genres and perspectives—memoir, religious, social, historical. Groups will form with six to twelve persons per book, for varying numbers of weeks, depending upon the length of the book. Each group will have two co-facilitators.

Please consider being part of this effort to learn more about diversity in the United States, and to open your heart to new understandings. Together we might discover what, even in our later years, we have to contribute to the healing of our families, our communities, and ultimately to our nation.

For more information, please contact Chet Yoder at (6203) or SaraJane Munshower at 860.604.5098 or pick up your walking guide at the Apartment Suites Welcome Center.

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VOLUNTEER SERVICES Deborah Fast, Director of Volunteer Services

RIT TREADWELL: SATISFIED TO SERVE

written by Rachel Hungerford, Marketing Intern When Rit Treadwell visited Garden Spot for the first time, he heard about the Wood Shop. He had his own workshop in the basement of his home, so the chance to keep working with his hands was exciting.

Now, Rit volunteers six hours a day in the Wood Shop, helping with the current expansion. Along with other members of the Wood Shop, he helped remove the old cabinets and move the equipment, tables and cabinets down the hall to the former shuffleboard room. The group is hoping to have the renovation finished this fall.

Rit enjoys being involved in the Wood Shop. On the leadership side, he’s served as vice president and president; currently, he serves as the safety officer. On the project side, he’s crafted birdhouses for the silent auction in winter—last year, he made six birdhouses. He cites his wife Anne as a common source of inspiration. “She has so many ideas,” he says. Recently, he rebuilt the birdhouse in the Legacy Garden; the house has 12 different apartments, one for each bird. Anne painted the house.

He’s also built tables and benches to sell at the Fall Festival. His favorite piece to date is a shaker-style table with a drawer. “I never thought I would be able to make something like that,” he says, “but Bill George helped me.”

Besides the Wood Shop, Rit is also involved with the annual marathon at Garden Spot. He coordinates volunteers to assist with parking—an integral role for the marathon to run smoothly. Last year, he put in almost 50 hours of service, which included guiding 1,200 cars to be parked.

Additionally, Rit has a part-time job driving cars for New Holland Auto Group. He works every one or two weeks, anywhere from 2 to 14 hours. Previously, he worked as a tractor trailer driver for 44 years, so driving is routine for him.

Rit and Anne originally lived in Connecticut, but moved to Pennsylvania after seeing a house they liked while vacationing. Then they moved to Maine for a time. After that, they moved back to Pennsylvania, but returned to Maine when they were unable to sell their house. Looking to live in Pennsylvania again at Anne's suggestion, they checked out Garden Spot Village.

At first, Rit wasn’t sure about the move. But, “we took a tour of cottages and we liked it,” he says. He likes that they don’t have to worry about upkeep or snow removal—maintenance and facility services take care of that.

What would Rit say to those thinking about volunteering? “It’s very satisfying,” he says. “At the end of the day you know you’ve helped someone.”

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WELLNESS

Lauren Graber, Director of Wellness

WELCOME BACK TO WELLNESS We are open in the mornings by appointment only to use the Cardio Room, Strength Training Room, Pool and the NEW Gardens North Exercise Room.

Please call Lauren (717.355.6228), Bonnie (717.355.6131) or Mike (717.355.6229) or email wellness@gardenspotvillage.org

Wellness Department Guidelines: • Available are 20 minute appointments for the gym areas and 30 minute appointments for the pool/spa.

• Masks are required as you enter and exit the Wellness Center.

• Screening will take place as you enter. After you are checked in, you may remove your mask to exercise.

• The locker rooms are closed.

• No classes will be held at this time.

• Remember you can see us on CATIE videos and mygsv.org. Call to borrow hand weights or an exercise video.

Take care and we hope to see you soon.

Lauren

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WATERCOLOR PAINTING CLUB August 12 & 26, Wednesday 9:30-10:30am Pavilion

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AT GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE

MAIN STREET ART GALLERY

August 1-31 The Main Street Art Gallery, a month-long display.

Theme: Kay Blackburn & Sarah Brown, GSV residents

Apartment Suites Display Case

Guest Collection: Margaret Lays, Basket Collection.

SKETCH CLUB

August 5 & 19, Wednesday 9:30-10:30am Pavilion

Bring your own materials, wear your mask and remember social distancing. Meet in the Art Studio then travel to an outdoor location to draw (weather permitting). Please note, Art Studio attendance is limited to 4 at this time.

BOOK CLUB

August 5, Wednesday 2pm, Gardens West Conference Room

Topic: Votes for Women: American Suffragists and the Battle for the Ballot by Winifred Conkling The 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution will occur in August of 2020. We have chosen this book to celebrate the historical event.

Bring your own supplies, wear your mask and spend an hour doing your own watercolor painting. Resident artist, Barbara Baxter, will be available for questions and/or help. Occasionally, new techniques may be demonstrated. This will be very informal, hopefully with lots of fun and camaraderie. Please note, Art Studio attendance is limited to 4 at this time. Artwork can be taken outside if weather permits.

**CARD CONNECTION

August 20, Thursday 1pm, Art Studio Teacher: Paula Schmauk

Cost: $4pp Sign up at Resident Services.

ART TALK

August 27, Thursday 11am, GSV-TV Topic: Picasso and the Avant-Garde of Paris Teacher: Win Reber, Art Guild Chair

During 1905-1945, artists from around the world gathered in Paris, the center of art. Spanish artist Pablo Picasso was at the center of all the exhibits. It took the Second World War to end the association and many artists fled to New York. This program is intended to show the development of new and different directions for art.

PAINT PARTIES ARE MOVING OUTDOORS August 27, Thursday 6:30-8:30pm, Pavilion

Paint Parties are moving outdoors. The evenings are cooler and the perfect time to explore your creativity while enjoying the great outdoors. This resident and staff-exclusive event is designed for beginners and advanced artists. Sample painting on display at the Life Enrichment Office.

Cost: $30pp includes all art supplies and individualized instruction.

Sign up at Resident Services. Class size is limited.

**ITSY BITSY BAG CLASS

August 11, Tuesday & August 12, Wednesday 2pm, GS Craft/Quilt Room Teacher: Marie Diehl

Lets create a cute, quick and easy, little bag with a hook tag that can be used for so many things. Perfect for candy, dog treats and more. Bring sewing machine, neutral thread & scissors.

Cost: $5pp includes kit and supplies.

Sign up at Resident Services.

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Schedule subject to change. Watch CATIE for updates.

AARP Driver Safety Course

From the AARP National Office: AARP has made the difficult decision to cancel all sponsored in-person events and activities through the end of 2020 to minimize COVID-19 exposure among our AARP family and communities.

This includes AARP Driver Safety events.

Garden Spot Village, which traditionally offers spring and fall AARP Driver Safety Courses, will not be able to do so at this time. If you need the course to preserve your insurance discount, refer to the AARP Smart Driver online course. AARP is offering a 25% discount. Visit www.aarpdriversafety.org

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

COLLECTION FOR PACK-A-PALOOZA AUGUST 1 - 31

We are collecting items to fill Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes, a ministry sponsored by Samaritan’s Purse (samaritanspurse.org/occ). Items needed include small toys, personal hygiene items and school supplies for children ages 2-14. Visit gsc.gl/a3ohpm6t for donation suggestions. To participate, place donations in the barrel located in the Apartment Suites Lobby. Call Life Enrichment at 717.355.6007 to learn more.

UPCOMING COLLECTION: SEPTEMBER 1-31 Winter Clothing Drive for Water Street Ministries

What’s New on GSV-TV Channel 956 in August SHORT FILMS MONDAYS, 8am: Gaithers, Southern gospel and contemporary Christian music

GSV TV Channel 956

TUESDAYS, 8am & 6pm: August Endeavor with Juanita Fox WEDNESDAYS, 8am & 6pm: This Is Sycamore Springs with Kelly Sweigart

AUGUST FUN FEATURE: FAMOUS LEFT HANDERS

Left Handers Day is an unofficial holiday which is celebrated every year on August 13. Tune in to GSV-TV during the month of August to see which Famous Left Handed People are featured daily.

EXERCISING AT HOME: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 6am and Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1pm REBROADCASTS: Sunday Worship Service is rebroadcast the following Sunday, 2pm.

NOTE: If you see

in the Weekly Announcements, the event is scheduled for broadcasting.

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LIFE ENRICHMENT AUGUST 2020 BE SURE TO SIGN UP! WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5

TRIP SIGN-UP beginning 8am, Theater

By Appointment Only. Call Life Enrichment (6133), beginning Tuesday, August 4 (8am-12pm) to set up an appointment.

AUGUST 5, WEDNESDAY TRIP SIGN UP, 8AM (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY )

Due to COVID-19 concerns and CDC guidelines encouraging social distancing, Trip Sign Up will be very different again this month!

Call Jen Miller (6133) beginning 8am, Tuesday, August 4 in order to set up your appointment. Appointments are required and will be scheduled by phone only. Phone calls will be taken on a first received basis. Additional questions? Call Jen Miller (6133).

SEPTEMBER 13, SUNDAY SERVANT STAGE PRESENTS JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT PERFORMANCE CANCELED Servant Stage has currently canceled all in-person performances through September, including Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, A Broadway Melody.

They share their desire to jump back into live performances as soon as they are able. But in the meantime, Servant Stage invites you to check out www.ServantStage.org for Living Room Concerts.

SEPTEMBER 14, MONDAY **VICTORIAN CAPE MAY 7am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 9:30pm (Sign up began May 6)

Join us as we visit Cape May, New Jersey, historic seaside gem. Explore the nostalgic Washington Street Mall area and browse the shops with lunch on your own. Hop on the cherry red trolley taking in the guided Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour. Wrap up your day with dinner at the family-friendly Lobster House on Fisherman’s Wharf.

Time on own can include considerable walking if you choose.

Cost: $142pp includes motorcoach transportation, guided trolley tour, Inn tour, dinner and bus driver’s gratuity.

Sign up at Resident Services.

SEPTEMBER 16, WEDNESDAY **GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD ON HORSEBACK 9am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 5pm Due to uncertain times at the Gettysburg Battlefield, this trip will be postponed.

SEPTEMBER 23, WEDNESDAY **HORSESHOE CURVE 6:30am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 10:15pm (Sign up began March 3)

What an adventure you will have today as you visit the Altoona Railroad Museum, Horseshoe Curve, Allegro Restaurant and a stop at Benzel’s Pretzel Outlet. Your day will only be complete with a ride on the funicular to the top of the tracks, then a jaunt to the Amtrak station for a ride around the Horseshoe Curve. Further details available in the Travel in Style booklet or at the Life Enrichment Office.

Cost: $165pp includes motorcoach transportation, step-on guide, lunch, museum, train ride and more.

Sign up at Resident Services.

SEPTEMBER 27, SUNDAY **CAVOD PRESENTS THE SOUND OF MUSIC 3:30pm depart Apartment Suites Lobby Show begins 4pm (Sign up began July 2)

Cavod Theater presents The Sound of Music by Rodgers & Hammerstein. One of the most thrilling and inspirational musicals, the motion picture version remains the most popular movie musical of all times. Enjoy this highspirited musical, in person.

Cost: $17pp includes show, reserved seating and GSV transportation Sign up at Resident Services.

OCTOBER 15, THURSDAY **AMERICA’S HEROES, FLIGHT 93 MEMORIAL 7am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 9pm (Sign up began June 2) This tour is dedicated to the American heroes of two historical events that occurred in Pennsylvania. Visiting both the Flight 93 Memorial and the Quecreek Mine Rescue, we will hear heroic stories and pay honor to those who were rescued and those who were lost. Considerable walking is involved if you choose to do so.

Cost: $124pp

Includes: Elite Coach, visit to Flight 93, Memorial Visitor Center, Memorial Plaza, Tower of Voices, Quecreek Mine, Memorial Chapel, lunch, step-on guide plus guide and driver gratuities.

Sign up at Resident Services.

NOVEMBER 30, MONDAY **RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 8am Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 9pm (Sign up began June 2)

Christmas Spectacular starring the world-famous Rockettes, is unparalleled with high kicks and precision choreography… a dynamic holiday celebration! Enjoy the show plus time on your own to take in all that is Christmas in New York City. A stop at Mastori’s Diner, cost on your own, will complete the day.

Cost: $161pp (based on 2019 rates) Includes: Elite Coach, Radio City show and driver gratuity.

Sign up at Resident Services.

Schedule subject to change.

Watch CATIE for updates.