Garden Variety Vol 10 Issue 7 July 2018

July 2018

A Publication of Garden Spot Village

Volume 10 Issue 7

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Table of Contents

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Refresh Coffee Bar Ad 2 Around Town 2 Development 3 GSV TV - Channel 956 3 Dining Services 4 Making A Difference 5 Life Enrichment 6 Summer Arts Program Ad 7 In the Theater 8 Marketing 9 JULY CALENDAR 10 Pastoral Services 12 GSV 3-Day Marketplace VBS 12 Ice Cream Carnival 13 Social Services 14 Wellness 16 Volunteer Services 17 Explore Something New...

18 Glow Party Ad 18 GSV Farmers Market Ad 19 Event Sign-Ups 20

SUNNY DAYS JULY 7 & 21

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

EDITOR Colleen Musselman DESIGNER Brandon Adams PROOF READERS Ruth Buehler, Juanita Fox, Sierra Force ILLUSTRATIONS

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Music in the Orchard

Hans Herr House | www.hansherr.org

JULY 8

37th Annual New Holland Car Show

New Holland Community Park | www.newhollandborough.org

JULY 19-22

Terre Hill Days www.terrehilldays.com

JULY 28

Lititz Outdoor Art Show

Lititz Springs Park | www.lititzartassociation.com

FOR MORE LANCASTER COUNTY EVENTS: WWW.DISCOVERLANCASTER.COM

DEVELOPMENT

Linda Dodge, CFRE, Director of Development

Thank you for joining us at the Cooperative Living House

DEDICATION & RIBBON CUTTING

Those cutting the ribbon left to right included EJ Rittersbach, Ruth Dunlap, CEO Steve Lindsey, Larry Knepper, Dave Musselman and New Holland Mayor Tim Bender. EJ and Larry are Garden Spot Village residents. Ruth is a Cooperative Living House resident. Dave, Musselman Homes LLC, coordinated the construction effort.

What’s New on GSV-TV, Channel 956 in July MORNING MOVIES… 8AM

MONDAYS: Gaithers; Southern gospel and contemporary Christian music. (90 min.)

CHANNEL 956

WEDNESDAYS: Grand Designs; Host, Kevin McCloud, presents people who take selfbuilding houses to a new level, following every step of their ambitious plans from beginning to end. (45 min.)

JULY FUN FEATURE: STATE FLAGS

Tune in to Channel 956 daily in July to see if you can guess the state flag featured each day. The answer will follow.

DID YOU KNOW?…

• Towne Meeting is rebroadcast on GSV-TV Channel 956 the following Tuesday, 7pm and Wednesday, 2pm.

• Sunday Worship Service is rebroadcast on GSV-TV Channel 956 the following Sunday, 2pm.

• If you see on the Weekly Announcements, the event is scheduled for broadcasting.

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DINING SERVICES

Don Bundren, Sodexo, General Manager

Mindful Taste & Learn with Chef Anthony Biscanti & Dietitian Tara Phillips

TUESDAY, JULY 10, 2PM AT THE HARVEST TABLE TOPIC: EMOTIONAL EATING

THURSDAY, JULY 12 COOKING DEMONSTRATION AND FOOD TASTING 2:30pm, Village Park Chef Michael will share more about this recipe inspired from his family history.

Sodexo will showcase his recipe throughout North America.

Sign up at Resident Services.

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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.

Backpack Collection for CrossNet Ministries July 1-31

SERVING LUNCH AT

Water Street Ministries Lancaster, PA 10:15am depart Apartment Suites Lobby. Lunch servers and table bussers are needed each vist.

JOIN US ONE FRIDAY PER MONTH • July 27 • August 24 • September 28 • October 26 • November 30 • December 28 To volunteer, contact Life Enrichment (6007)

Each year CrossNet Ministries distributes backpacks filled with school supplies to children in the local community. In July we collect backpacks, as well as, other school supplies including: small packs of tissues, pencils, rulers, erasers, crayons, colored pencils, magic markers, notebook paper, folders and 3-ring binders. Place items in the wooden barrel next to the post office by the apartment suites lobby. To learn more about CrossNet Ministries, visit their website: elancocross.org. For more information, please contact Life Enrichment at 717.355.6007.

Upcoming Collections Thank You...

August 1-31: Collection for Samaritan’s Purse Pack-a-Palooza Items collected during August will be used for Samaritan’s Purse, Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. Mark your calendar for Pack-a-Palooza, October 23. Watch for details. Items needed include but are not limited to: washcloths & soap, combs, hair bands, toothbrushes, Band-Aids, child sunglasses, socks, crayons, pencils, sewing kits, marbles, collapsible cups, toys & more. Keep in mind that all items must fit inside a shoebox.

On behalf of HandiCamp, thank you for your participation in our ministry as you collected supplies for our upcoming camp season. We have almost 130 campers eagerly looking forward to their time with us … enjoying fun activities, renewing friendships and learning more about the Lord! You have blessed many you may not meet until heaven… but may the Lord richly bless you now for all you have done!

In Him, Tara Kelley, HandiCamp Director

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LIFE ENRICHMENT Colleen Musselman, Director of Life Enrichment **Sign up at the Village Square Resident Services.

JULY 2, MONDAY Hymn Sing, 7pm, Chapel

Celebrate July Fourth with Sparklers during Hymn Sing. Will Dale Fox light actual sparklers – in the Chapel?

Come to Hymn Sing and find out!

JULY 3, TUESDAY Trip Sign-Up 8am, Theater

See page 20 for details.

JULY 5 & 19, THURSDAY Coffee & Conversation 9am, Chapel

See page 20 for details.

JULY 11, WEDNESDAY **PARCR 8am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 4pm See page 20 for details.

JULY 11, WEDNESDAY Ice Cream Carnival 1-3pm, Parking Lot #1

Bring questions. Bring ideas. Bring compliments. They are all welcome at Coffee & Conversation.

Carnival games, balloons, music, clowns and ice cream are part of the GSV Ice Cream Carnival, a private event for GSV residents and their families.

Be sure to invite your grandkids!

See page 13 for details.

JULY 5 & 26, THURSDAY **Dine Around the World 11am depart Apartment Suites Lobby

JULY 12, THURSDAY **AARP Mature Driver Course 9am-1pm, Garden Towers

Dine Around the World continues at GSV. Grab your passport (optional) and join the excursion. We’ll visit unique ethnic restaurants and experience flavors new and different.

July: Enjoy the authentic tastes and traditions of Mexican food as we travel to La Borimex, Ephrata. Indoor or deck seating is available. Menu dining.

Cost: $5pp transportation.

Sign up at Resident Services.

JULY 6, FRIDAY & JULY 18, WEDNESDAY 9:30am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 1:30pm

**Mall Shopping: Park City (7/06) and Ephrata Walmart (7/18) will be our shopping destinations in July. Whether you need a lot or a little, we are happy to provide transportation to these more extensive shopping locations.

Cost: $5pp transportation.

Sign up at Resident Services.

JULY 9, MONDAY & JULY 20, FRIDAY Glow Party 7-8pm, Pavilion

Gather around the fire pit, chat, laugh and enjoy the evening with friends and neighbors. If you come for nothing else, come to make s’mores.

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JULY 10, TUESDAY **Bird-in-Hand Restaurant & Stage 11am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 4:30pm

This one-day refresher course is presented for those who have previously taken the AARP course and need to refresh for insurance discounts.

Cost: $15pp payable to AARP (payment required, via check, the day-of) Sign up at Resident Services.

JULY 13, FRIDAY **Bucks County’s Finest Byers’ Choice & Pearl S Buck Home 8:30am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 6:30pm See page 20 for details.

JULY 13, FRIDAY & JULY 28, SATURDAY Bingo 7pm, Gardens West Conference Room

Five-in-a-Row, Postage Stamp… You know the many games! But best of all, it’s the socialization and of course the prizes!

Cost: $1pp to play.

JULY 17, TUESDAY **Lancaster Barnstormers 5pm depart Apartment Suites Lobby 6pm Game Time See page 20 for details.

JULY 17, TUESDAY Lancaster County Int. Piano Fest 2pm, Chapel

The Lancaster International Piano Festival brings young aspiring concert pianists, teachers, amateurs, and piano lovers together in one festival.

Come to the Chapel to inspire and be inspired by this year’s LIPF guest pianist. Federico Larosa, who joins us from Italy, will be performing.

JULY 18, WEDNESDAY Computer Class 10am, Gardens South Conference Room See page 18 for details.

JULY 19, THURSDAY Men’s Breakfast 7:30am, Yoder’s

Come one, come all. Gather and get to know other men living at Garden Spot Village and to be challenged by a brief devotional presented by local pastor, businessman or other. Ride the GSV bus departing the Apartment Suites Lobby at 7:20am or drive on your own.

Cost: Breakfast cost on own.

Sign up is not required.

JULY 20, FRIDAY & JULY 24, TUESDAY **Lunch Bunch 10:30am depart Apartment Suites Lobby (Sign up begins July 3) See page 20 for details.

JULY 26, THURSDAY **Brandywiners at Longwood 5:30pm depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 12:30am.

See page 20 for details.

JULY 30, MONDAY **Lapp Valley Farms 1:30pm depart Apartment Suites Lobby Free Shuttle Service Approximate return, 2:30pm See page 19 for details.

JULY 31, TUESDAY **Ladies to Lunch 11am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 2:30pm See page 19 for details.

New Holland Summer Arts Association Presents

ENTERTAINMENT

IN THE

PARK Summer Arts Programs 6:30pm Shuttle departs Apartment Suites Lobby 7pm Concert, New Holland Community Park

Summer concert schedules are available in the Apt. Suites Welcome Center or the Life Enrichment office.

JULY

4 NEW HOLLAND CONCERT BAND

& FIREWORKS 7 THE NOMADS (50’s Rock & Roll) 8 WEST CHESTER BAND 11 NEW HOLLAND SWING BAND (Classic & Contemporary Swing)

14 RED ROSE CHORUS

(Barbershop Style Harmonies)

15 CHARLIE ZAHM (Gospel/Hymns)

18 THE NEW INDIVIDUALS (50’s, 60’s, 70’s Beach Boys, Beatles...)

21 POLKA WHOO 22 RAMPART STREET RAMBLERS

(Dixieland/Traditional Jazz)

25 CONLEY AND WATSON (A Country Duo)

28 BIG BOY BRASS

(New Orleans Brass Band)

29 SERVANT STAGE “I’ll Fly Away”

*Rain Location: GSV Chapel

IN THE THEATER JULY 2 & 16 , MONDAY Entertaining Videos, 3:30pm, Theater

Entertaining Videos on the BIG screen featuring: (7/02) Celebrate our Independence with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Lee Greenwood, George Cohan, the little children and more (7/16) The Best of Dean Martin, a one-hour special

JULY 6 & 13, FRIDAY Friday Flicks, 2pm (cc), 7pm & 9:30pm, Theater

Feature: The Greatest Showman Behind The Greatest Show on Earth was one of history’s greatest showmen, P.T. Barnum. This musical biopic centers on Barnum’s creation of the three-ring circus. 2017 / PG / 1hr 45m / Musical JULY 17, TUESDAY Planet Earth, 2pm & 7pm, Theater

Planet Earth; an epic series celebrating the Earth as never before seen.

Experience the sights and sounds of beauty and majesty. Feature: Seasonal Forests & Ocean Deep (May re-run) NR / 150min / BBC Natural History Series / 2007

JULY 18, WEDNESDAY Ladies Night, 7pm, Theater

Feature: Death on the Nile Based on the Agatha Christie novel, our

favorite Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, is on a cruise up the Nile. He is surrounded by an interesting assortment of characters, including a wealthy heiress and her husband, on their honeymoon.

1978 / PG / 2h 20min / Crime, Drama, Mystery

JULY 20 & 27, FRIDAY Friday Flicks, 10am (cc), 2pm (cc), 7pm & 9:30pm, Theater

Feature: I Can Only Imagine The inspiring true story behind MercyMe’s beloved, chart-topping song that brings ultimate hope to so many, is a gripping reminder of the power of true forgiveness. 2018 / PG / 1h 50min / Drama, Family, Music

JULY 26, THURSDAY Christel’s Movie Oldies, 1:30pm(cc), Theater

Feature: The Happiest Millionaire Want to be a butler (Tommy Steele) for a Philadelphia millionaire (Fred MacMurray) who keeps alligators as pets, and teaches boxing at his daily Bible classes? 1967 / Disney Musical comedy / color / 141 minutes

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MARKETING

Scott Miller, Chief Marketing Officer

THANK YOU FOR MAKING ALL THE DIFFERENCE Thank you for your generous hospitality and the open and authentic sharing of your stories and your homes with future residents and people who are exploring Garden Spot Village. Recently, future residents shared that they were planning to move to another retirement community when someone casually asked if they visited Garden Spot Village. Intrigued, simply because they love this part of Lancaster County, they met with Kelly and toured two homes. Their interaction with residents on that first visit compelled them to return and wander the grounds informally. On two separate occasions, during those informal visits, residents invited them into their homes.

Participating in the Look & Learn sealed the deal. At lunch and during the campus tour, the couple was convinced that Garden Spot Village was the right choice. Thank you. Thank you for being authentic. Thank you for sharing your stories. Thank you for making all the difference.

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

Two homes are still available for immediate occupancy.

If you have friends or family members who are looking for an opportunity to move quickly, invite them to contact Kelly (6201) or Megan (6290) for more information.

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G A LLERY

Stay current by frequently visiting the Garden Spot Village media page: www.gsvnet.org/media

2018 Garden Spot Village Marathon Highlights

WATCH NOW: www.gsvnet.org/media

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July Endeavor: Highlighting the Happenings of Garden Spot Village WATCH NOW: www.gsvnet.org/media

P O S T S

HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME Written by Scott Miller

Wow! Just wow! You need to go see The Hunchback of Notre Dame at the Fulton Theater in downtown Lancaster City. This performance now ranks as one of my favorite top 2 shows that I’ve ever seen in my life!

The other is Phantom of The Opera which Cheryl and I saw on Broadway for our 10th wedding...

FOOD EXPLORER Written by Juanita Fox

Foodie Fay Strickler has traveled the world, tasting exotic cuisines. Through her career as a Penn State Extension Family and Consumer Science Educator, she is a recognized source of practical, research-based educational information...

Read more at: www.gsvnet.org/blog

Invite your friends to

LOOK & LEARN UPCOMING DATES: THURSDAY, JULY 26 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

Check-in: 10-10:30am Presentation: 10:30am-12pm Lunch: 12-1pm Tour: After Lunch Get details & register at: www.gsvnet.org/looknlearn

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GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE JULY

SUNDAY 1

MONDAY

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2 8:00 Prayer Mtg GWCR 3:30 Entertaining Videos T 6:30 Bridge-for-Fun GWCR 7:00 Hymn Sing C

Worship Service 10am / C Pastor John Meck

3 TRIP SIGN-UP 8:30-10:30 Ask-a-Nurse 9-11 Frontier

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4 INDEPENDENCE 7:00 SAP

GAME NIGHT 9

8 Worship Service 10am / C Steve Lindsey, CEO Summer Arts Program (SAP) 7pm / NH Park 15

Worship Service 10am / C Pastor John Meck

10 8:00 Prayer Mtg. GWCR 9:00 Apt Council BR 10:00 Caregivers Concord 1:00 Library Committee GWCR 6:30 Bridge-for-Fun GWCR 7-8 Glow Party P

8:30-10:30 Ask-a-Nurse GSHC 9:00 Cottage Council BR 9:00 Global Missions GWCR 11:00 Bird-in-Hand** 1:30 Train Club GWCR 2:00 Mindful HT GAME NIGHT

16 8:00 2:00 3:30 6:30

Prayer Mtg GWCR Towne Mtg. C Entertaining Videos T Bridge-for-Fun GWCR

17 8:30-10:30 Ask-a-Nurse GSHC 2pm Lanc County Int. Piano Fest C 2pm & 7pm Planet Earth T 5:00 Lanc Barnstormers**

Summer Arts Program (SAP) 7pm / NH Park

GAME NIGHT

11 CHICKEN BBQ 1 ICE CREAM CAR 8:00 PARCR** 9:00 GSV Quilte 10-11 Computer 1:00 Crafts 6:30 Pinochle 7:00 SAP

18 8:30 Men’s Fel 9:00 GSV Quilter 9:00 Gardeners C 9:30 Ephrata Wa 9:30 Sketch Club 10:00 Computer 10-2 Farmer’s Ma 10:30 Sharing w 11:30 Caring Con 1:00 Crafts 6:30 Pinochle 7:00 Ladies Nigh 7:00 SAP

JULY 17 - 19 Vacation B

22 Worship Service 10am / C Rev Jack Estep

23 8:00 Prayer Mtg 2:00 Parkinson’s 6:30 Bridge-for-Fun

GWCR T GWCR

Summer Arts Program (SAP) 7pm / NH Park 29 Worship Service 10am / C Pastor John Meck Summer Arts Program (SAP) 7pm / NH Park

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24 8:00 Women Alone Concord 8:30-10:30 Ask-a-Nurse GSHC 11:00 Lunch Bunch**

GAME NIGHT 30 8:00 Prayer Mtg GWCR 1:30 Lapp Valley Farms**

31 8:30-10:30 Ask-a-Nurse 3:30 Ladies to Lunch**

25 9:00 GSV Quilter 10-11 Computer 10:30 Document 1:00 Crafts 6:30 Pinochle 7:00 SAP

GSHC

GAME NIGHT

Not sure where an activity or event is taking place by the abbreviation used above? A full list of room abb

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6 8:00 Widowers Breakfast 9:00 Coffee & Conversation C 11:00 Dine Around World** 1:00 Cross Stitch CR 6:30 Mah Jongg GWCR

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llowship GWCR rs CR Club GSCR almart** b AS Class** arket VP Friends PR nnections CR GSCR ht T

12 9-1 AARP** 9:30 Metal Shop 10:00 Essential Tremor 1:00 Cross Stitch 2:30 Cooking Demo** 3:00 Low Vision 6:30 Mah Jongg

GT GWCR BR CR VP GT GWCR

19 7:30 Men’s Breakfast* 9:00 Coffee & Conversation C 1:00 Cross Stitch CR 6:30 Mah Jongg GWCR

9:30 Park City** 10 & 2 & 7 & 9:30 Friday Flicks

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Summer Arts Program (SAP) 7pm / NH Park

13 8:30 Buck’s County** 10 & 2 & 7 & 9:30 Friday Flicks T 7:00 Bingo GWCR

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20 9:30 Woodshop Mtg. 10 & 2 & 7 & 9:30 Friday Flicks 10:30 Lunch Bunch** 7-8 Glow Party

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Summer Arts Program (SAP) 7pm / NH Park

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Bible School** 9-11:30am

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GSCR L T CR GSCR

26 LOOK & LEARN 9:00 Computer Club BR 11:00 Dine Around World** 1:00 Cross Stitch CR 1:30 Oldies Movies T 2:30 Dining Ambassador HT 5:30 Longwood** 6:30 Mah Jongg GWCR

27 10 & 2 & 7 & 9:30 Friday Flicks T 10:15 Water Street Ministries 1-3 Door Sign Class AS

28 Summer Arts Program (SAP) 7pm / NH Park Bingo 7pm / GWCR

**SIGN UP AT RESIDENT SERVICES

breviations can be found on the “Welcome” sign found on your refrigerator, or at the Life Enrichment office.

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PASTORAL SERVICES Pastor Chet Yoder, Director of Pastoral Services WORSHIP SCHEDULE JULY 1

Sermon: Pastor John Meck Mission Minute: Raymonda Sumari

JULY 5, THURSDAY Widowed and Single Men’s Breakfast, 8am, Concord Room Breakfast and conversation for all widowed and single men at GSV.

JULY 8

Sermon: Steve Lindsey Music: Dale Fox

JULY 15

Sermon: Pastor John Meck Music: Chapel Quartet

JULY 22

Sermon: Rev. Jack Estep Music: Terry Ziegler

JULY 29

Sermon: Pastor John Meck Music: Jim Zimmerman

VISITING CHURCHES • OUR LADY OF LOURDES - 1st Tuesday Mass, Chapel Thursday Communion, Prayer Room

JULY 5, THURSDAY Community Church Prayer Meeting, 12:30pm, Concord Room

A time for intercession and praise for specific prayer needs and answers

JULY 10, TUESDAY Global Missions, 9am, Gardens West Conference Room GSV Resident Carol-Lee Patch will share her experience with Global Media Outreach

JULY 11, WEDNESDAY Retired Clergy & Church Workers Association 10am, Gardens South Conference Room Pastor Roy Johnsen will share about his life and ministry

• TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH - 2nd Thursday Communion, Prayer Room • ANGLICAN CHURCH - Sunday Service, Chapel

UPCOMING PASTORAL EVENTS JULY 24, TUESDAY Women Alone Breakfast 8am, Concord Room

Put this breakfast date on your calendar and come to the Concord Room for a country breakfast and time together as Women Alone.

CURE KENYA TEAM UPDATE

Our GSV missions trip to Kenya Africa is planned for the end of September.

It has been such a blessing to have residents asking to help our team by preparing crafts for Bible stories. This year, our team of 10 GSV residents and employees has been invited to provide 5 days of VBS in the hospital for the CURE kids and their families. Again, you are invited to partner with us in making some of the crafts, cutting paper strips, etc. for Bible stories. If you sign up, the details of those crafts will be explained later this summer.

We are grateful. Contact Chaplain Marian Harnish (6235).

JULY 18, WEDNESDAY Men’s Christian Fellowship, 8:30am, Gardens West Conference Room

Conversation for all men about spiritual topics. Presenter: Joe Woods

3-day Marketplace Vacation Bible School July 17-19, 9-11:30am

Garden Spot Village Pavilion (Parking Lot 6)

CALLING ALL CHILDREN! Garden Spot Village hosts an on-campus Vacation Bible School for children entering grades K - 6 living in the greater New Holland community. Children will enjoy music, crafts and Bible stories surrounding the theme “Jesus is My Teacher!”

To register your grandchild, visit Resident Services.

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ICE CREAM CARNIVAL 1-3pm

Carnival games, balloons, clown, music, face painting, ice cream and more.

A private event for GSV residents and their family members.

Cost: Free, compliments of Garden Spot Village

CHICKEN BBQ 11:30am-1:30pm

Pre-purchase your tickets for this scrumptious chicken BBQ with all the fixings.

Invite your family. Dine under the big tent.

BBQ MEAL INCLUDES BBQ Half Chicken Summer Corn & Tomato Heirloom Salad Cole Slaw Baked Beans - Vegetarian Soft Roll with Butter Turkey Hill Tea or Lemonade – 18.5oz.

Cost: $17pp packaged meal Pre-purchase your tickets at The Harvest Table or Refresh Coffee Bar GSV Meal Plans and Discount Accepted 13

SOCIAL SERVICES Sherilyn Lapp, Director of Social Services COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS These groups offer a free opportunity to learn from each other, find supportive understanding, be encouraged, and learn new educational information and life skills.

On-Line Hearing Loss Network www.hearingloss.gsvnet.org

Helpful resource links are available at the GSV Hearing Loss Network site, with or without an account. The site is a resident only safe place to ask questions and compare services notes. Create a free account. Contact Mary Beth Villafane (6010) if you have any questions or suggestions.

JULY 4, WEDNESDAY – CANCELED – Happy Fourth of July!

Living with Loss Group JULY 9, MONDAY Caregiver’s Support Group – Healthy Family Functions Special Speaker: Jan Mills, MSW, Geriatric and Dementia Care Consulting 10am, Concord Room

The Alzheimer’s Association and Garden Spot Village co-sponsor this support group for family caregivers of persons with dementia. Jan Mills will be with us to give suggestions and helps for building and keeping healthy family relationships when dealing with a loved one who has dementia. Bring your questions, concerns, and comments about caring for your loved one. Upon advance request, free respite care in Adult Day Services (6226) is available during this group meeting time if you are currently enrolled in Garden Spot Village Adult Day Services. If this is your first time attending the support group, please contact Marcia Parsons (6239).

JULY 12, THURSDAY Essential Tremor Support Group – The Wonder of Music in Addressing Tremors Special Speaker: Elaine Carrigan, RN, BSN 10am, Board Room

Ms. Carrigan will present information about the value of music therapy as a nonmedical intervention in calming essential tremors. Elaine is passionate about her topic and has some interesting stories to share with us. Individuals with Essential Tremors and their families and friends are invited to join us! This quarterly support group is affiliated with the International Essential Tremor Foundation. Call Sherilyn Lapp (6264) for more information.

JULY 12, THURSDAY Low Vision Support Group – Macular Degeneration Update Special guest speaker – Dr. Dan Strybos, Owens Optometrics 3pm, Garden Towers

Persons who have any type of visual loss will find their knowledge and independence enhanced by this program.

Call Mary Beth Villafane (6010) for more information.

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JULY 17, TUESDAY NOTE CHANGE OF DATE – group will meet one week earlier than usual Healthcare Spouse Group – The Udder Choice Restaurant 11:30am depart Village Square

Individuals with a spouse in a healthcare setting are encouraged to attend this group. The focus of the group is support and encouragement. The group will enjoy lunch together at the Udder Choice Restaurant in Ephrata. We will depart from the Village Square at 11:30am. Cost of the meal is the responsibility of the individual. Contact Marcia Parsons (6239) for more information and to reserve your seat on the bus.

JULY 18, WEDNESDAY Sharing with Supportive Friends 10:30am, Prayer and Meditation Room

Do you desire a group of supportive friends? This caring group is a resource for residents managing depression. All are welcome to join the friendly conversations. Contact Jenny Snyder (6259) with any questions.

JULY 23, MONDAY Parkinson’s Support Group – Caring and Coping 2pm, Theater

Come prepared to share with and learn from others facing similar circumstances. The whole group will meet in the Theater for announcements. Caregivers will then move to a room nearby for their own discussion time, while those with Parkinson’s will share with each other in the Theater.

Garden Spot Village Parkinson’s Support Group is a group for individuals with the disease and their family members.

Free resources from the National Parkinson’s Foundation are available at the monthly meetings. Call Sherilyn Lapp (6264) for more information.

JULY 25, WEDNESDAY Special Event – Documentary; Mimi and Dona 10:30am, Theater

What happens when love runs out of time? For 92-year-old Mimi, who has spent much of her life caring for 64-year-old Dona, her daughter with an intellectual disability, it means facing the inevitable — the likelihood that she will not outlive her daughter and the need to find her a new home. Filmmaker Sophie Sartain, Mimi and Dona’s granddaughter and niece, respectively, capture the quirky and deeply connected mother-daughter duo at their most poignant crossroads.

In part worried for her safety, as well as dealing with the reality of aging, Mimi’s family has made the agonizing decision that she can no longer care for Dona, and Dona must leave home to live in a state-run facility in nearby Denton, Texas.

After 64 years, Mimi will have an empty nest and Dona will suddenly be away from home. (Taken from PBS.org, written

by Sophie Sartain) This documentary may be of particular interest to those who have attended the Persons with Special Cares group, but is open to anyone who has interest. A short discussion will follow the film. Contact Jenny Snyder (6259) with questions or for more details.

SOCIAL SERVICES NOTES THOUGHTS ON DEALING WITH LIFE’S FRUSTRATIONS written by Sherilyn Lapp, Director of Social Services

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day We’ve all had them; that day when everything went wrong. The children’s book, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst may have become a classic because we can all relate to the unhappy little boy in the story. He wakes up to gum stuck in his hair, no toy in HIS cereal box, getting smushed in the middle of the back car seat, his teacher liking other students’ pictures better than his, a friend relegating him from BEST friend to third best friend, making Dad mad by messing up his office, yucky food for supper, just to name a few of the childhood misfortunes he faces in the course of one bad day. Worse yet, no one seems to listen as he voices his misery. He dreams of moving to Australia. The story ends with Mom saying some days are like that. Even in Australia.

When my children were young, I’d read them this book not to teach them to complain, but to help them learn that frustrations are a normal part of life. Even in Australia. Even in Morgantown. It also gave me an opportunity to ask them about their everyday struggles. Seeing life through a child’s eyes is like putting on a whole different pair of glasses. They aren’t as practiced and skilled as adults at hiding their disappointments or reacting as expected.

One memorable day, I had my eight-year-old and ten-year-old sons (now 24 and 26, one a HS English teacher, the other a Financial Advisor) write and illustrate their own stories. ”Josh and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” included having to eat tomato soup for supper “and I hate tomato soup!” “Jonathan and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” has a page about needing to clean out the bunny cage and another page that states “and mom made peas AGAIN for supper!”

If you would write your own story of a recent day that didn’t go well, what would show up on those pages? A missed appointment with a specialist? The drycleaner ruining your favorite shirt? The car breaking down? The washing machine leaking on the carpet?

What helps you deal with normal frustrations in life? My list contains coping skills of taking a walk with my dogs, working OUTSIDE (preferably in the dirt wearing very old clothes), writing a favorite verse on a 3x5 card and carrying it in my pocket, calling or texting a good friend, listening to worship music and creating an entree without using a recipe.

I’ll leave you with my current mediation verse: 2 Cor 9:8 “And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”

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WELLNESS

Lauren Graber, Director of Wellness

JULY IS FEELINGS MONTH OR EMOTIONAL WELLNESS MONTH There are eight Facets to the Framework of your wellness. They are Fitness, Faith, Finances, Footprint, Food, FamilyFriends-Fun, Feelings and Focus. Pick up your copy of the Feelings Calendar at the Wellness Lobby or the Apartment Suites Lobby.

Emotional Wellness is our core. It is the heart of Wellness. Emotional Wellness encompasses all of our feelings which might include generalized anxiety, panic attacks, depression or mood swings (if we are upset), contentment, ease, confidence and hopefulness (if we are happy). Whatever we feel has a direct impact on how we perceive challenges and stress in our lives.

Emotional Wellness involves learning how to handle stress and understanding when our emotions are off kilter. It doesn’t mean that we will never have negative feelings. It is important to connect with our feelings and be able to name them, understand them, and know how to handle them.

Look at this list of quick and easy ways to support your Feelings: •

Journaling is essential. Regularly sitting down and writing about what is going on in our lives allows us to get out emotions we might otherwise ignore.

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Practicing an attitude of gratitude works. One of the best ways to cope with negative emotions is to make a gratitude list.

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Learn how to handle stress. It makes a major difference. The key is to create balance in our lives so that stress doesn’t get the better of us. We need to draw boundary lines around the amount of time we spend at work, take time out to play, get enough sleep and engage in enjoyable activities that nourish our spirits and allow us to have fun.

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Impoved self-esteem increases our Emotional Wellness. Engaging in regular self-care lets us know that we deserve to be treated well. Self-esteem is a huge issue for many of us, but simple steps can gradually improve our self-love and self-respect.

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Eating well supports Emotional Wellness. A well-balanced diet doesn’t just increase our Physical Wellness. It can also have a significant effect on our Emotional Wellness.

WELLNESS PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT: FITNESS FUN TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 10AM

What better way to lift your spirit than with some exercise and laughter.

Come Play, Laugh, and even Exercise. Gain flexibility, brain power, and muscle strength by exercising with balls, bands, bars and hand weights, all in the stability of a chair.

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS…

JULY 10, TUESDAY Mindful Taste and Learn; Emotional Eating 2pm, Harvest Table JULY 25, WEDNESDAY Spa Closed for maintenance, starting 8am

The spa will be drained and refilled with fresh water to ensure the sanitation of the water. Spa maintenance occurs once a month, on the 3rd or 4th Wednesday, depending upon events.

VOLUNTEER SERVICES

Deborah Fast, Director of Volunteer Services

CARING CONNECTIONS LUNCHEON MEETING

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 11:30AM, CONCORD ROOM Bring your lunch and gather with other Caring Connectors for our July luncheon meeting! July’s meeting will focus on caring for ourselves as caregivers. We will hear from Wellness and Dining Services staff about ways to stay well in order to take care of others. This will be a fun and enriching time of sharing ideas, and sampling some healthy food!

All are welcome! Even if you are not a Caring Connections volunteer, please feel welcome to join us in order to learn more about the program.

Please RSVP by July 9 to Marcia Dawson (6667).

LIVES OF SERVICE

This year Volunteer Services is focusing on service, and the many ways it enriches our own and others’ lives. This profile of Larry Knepper is the fourth in a series featuring the service of our inspiring Garden Spot Village volunteers.

“Whenever I can do something that helps others, I try to do it.”

—Larry Knepper

Larry Knepper grew up on a farm in Fulton County, Pennsylvania, learning to work with his hands. His father taught him to be patient and persistent, despite the challenges life throws at you.

These life skills influence the servant-leader and volunteer he is today.

Larry casually recounts a list of activities he recently helped with at Garden Spot Village. Included in the list is repairing and building wood items for facility services, running the sound booth in the Chapel for special events, planning Vacation Bible School, serving on church council and as a worship leader at the Community Church at Garden Spot Village, driving the shuttle bus to Yoder’s, working in Refresh Gifts & Essentials, building a table for the auction at the Fall Festival and on and on.

Over the past year Larry also provided critical leadership to the building of the Cooperative Living House on Ranck Road. He served on the steering committee, recruited and coordinated building volunteers and spent many, many hours himself working to help build the home.

He says, “I like to stay busy. One of the reasons I do all these different things is to keep some variety in my life. If I spent all of my time in the woodshop, I might burn out. So, I try to do different things.”

Larry’s commitment to serving isn’t new.

He graduated from Penn State Altoona and started to work for Sperry Corporation in 1957. He and his wife, Pat, settled in New Holland and he joined the New Holland Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees) as a young professional. This community involvement early in his career led to a life of community service.

Over the years Larry served on a variety of committees and in a variety of leadership roles at New Holland United Methodist Church where he and Pat were members. He is also a lifetime volunteer with Garden Spot Fire Rescue and Garden Spot Fire Police. Over the years he has served on boards for the New Holland Community Memorial Park, the ELANCO Community Library and the New Holland Historical Society. Every other month Larry heads to the CrossNet Food Pantry to help sort food.

Larry thrives on staying involved in his community and finds purpose and energy in working and serving others. Even before he and Pat moved to Garden Spot Village in August 2009, he served as a volunteer. He says, “Whenever I can do something that helps others, I try to do it.”

To recharge, Larry and Pat head to their cabin in Fulton County where they rest, read, play farmer, watch wildlife and enjoy the hummingbirds.

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EXPLORE SOMETHING NEW...

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AT GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE

MAIN STREET ART GALLERY

**FOUR SEASONS DECORATIVE DOOR SIGN

The Main Street Art Gallery, a month-long display featuring a variety of artwork that is sure to please. Featuring: Marie Diehl, accomplished artist and Garden Spot Village resident

(Sign up begins July 3) Create your own decorative door sign which can be changed seasonally. No need for extra storage. Sample on display in the Life Enrichment Office. You choose which class suits you: Class One: 1-2pm or Class Two: 2-3pm.

Teacher: Lynne Kokotiuk Cost: $25pp A firm commitment is required. Cancellations will assume responsibility for the fee.

Sign up at Resident Services.

JULY 1-31

**AARP MATURE DRIVER COURSE

JULY 12, THURSDAY, 9AM-1PM, GARDEN TOWERS

This one-day refresher course is presented for those who have previously taken the AARP course and need to refresh for insurance discounts.

Cost: $15pp payable to AARP (payment required, via check, the day-of) Sign up at Resident Services.

JULY 27, FRIDAY, 1-3PM, ART STUDIO

**COMPUTER CLASS

JULY 18, WEDNESDAY 10AM, GARDENS SOUTH CONFERENCE ROOM

(Sign up begins July 3) Organizing Your Files, Pictures & Downloads will be presented

by Rita Moyer, ELANCO Library. Information on your laptop, tablet and/or smartphone can accumulate and become unmanageable very quickly. Learn how to organize so that everything is at your fingertips.

Cost: Free, compliments of the ELANCO Library.

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JULY 9, MONDAY & JULY 20, FRIDAY

7-8 pm, PavIlion

Gather around the fire pit, chat, laugh and enjoy the evening with friends and neighbors.

If you come for nothing else, come to make s’mores.

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JULY 30, MONDAY **LAPP VALLEY FARMS 1:30pm depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 2:30pm (Sign up begins July 3)

End Ice Cream Month with a trip to Lapp Valley Farms, home of amazingly rich ice cream and freshly made waffle cones. Cost: Ice cream cost on own.

Free shuttle service.

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JULY 31, TUESDAY **LADIES TO LUNCH 11am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 2:30pm (Sign up begins July 3)

Ladies to Lunch will travel to The Greathouse at Loch Nairn Golf Course.

Dine in a beautiful area surrounded by windows overlooking the golf course.

Farm-to-table menu dining. Meal cost on own.

Cost: $5pp transportation.

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AUGUST 8, WEDNESDAY **TIMBERS DINNER THEATRE 10:30am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 5pm (Sign up begins July 3)

AUGUST 15, WEDNESDAY **MORGANTOWN AUTO MALL 9:30am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 12:30pm (Sign up begins July 3) Cruise along to enjoy a sneak preview inside the Classic Auto Mall, Morgantown, PA! All car types, trucks and motorcycles are displayed. A guided tram tour is included.

Cost: $5pp transportation.

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SEPTEMBER 10, MONDAY **WHALE WATCHING IN CAPE MAY, NJ 7am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 10:30pm (Sign up began June 6)

Join us as we head to Cape May, New Jersey, where we will have a fantastic opportunity to experience a whale and dolphin watching expedition. Free time in Cape May and lunch on own included in our day. Dinner will be served at the Inn at Cape May. Entrée choice required at time of sign up.

Cost: $132pp includes Elite Coach, Whale Watching Cruise, free time, dinner and driver’s gratuity.

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Timbers Dinner Theatre, Mt. Gretna presents a brand new musical revue, Music In Time! Highlighted will be young, energetic actors with voices that wow and dancing skills that amaze.

Don’t miss this opportunity for musical fun and a scrumptious buffet.

Cost: $31pp includes buffet, music revue and transportation.

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SEPTEMBER 10, SEPTEMBER 28, NOVEMBER 7, FEBRUARY 11, MARCH 19 & MAY 2 **LANCASTER COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES 6:30pm depart Apartment Suites Lobby (Sign up begins July 3) The Lancaster Community Concert Association presents an amazing musical season for the discerning performing arts lover. Season ticket holders are invited to sign up for GSV transportation. This sign-up is for the entire season; there is no need to sign up for each concert. If you are unable to attend a specific date, please let Resident Services know so that others may ride in your place.

Cost: $5pp GSV transportation.

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OCTOBER 2, TUESDAY **WILLIAMSPORT & WELLSBORO HIGHLIGHTS TOUR 7am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 8:30pm (Sign up began June 6)

Our fall adventure begins with lunch at the Penn Wells Restaurant located in historic Victorian downtown Wellsboro.

Entrée choice required at time of sign up. Following lunch, our step-on guide will take us to the PA Grand Canyon Overlook and Visitor Center for a breathtaking view. We will then make our way to Williamsport where we board the Hiawatha Riverboat for a narrated Susquehanna River Cruise.

Cost: $123pp includes Elite Coach, lunch, step-on guided tour, riverboat cruise and all gratuities.

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First and Third Wednesdays

thru September 19, 10am – 2pm, Village Park Locally grown produce from Summerset Farm Market – New Holland Many Seasonal Favorites: Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Squash, Zucchini, Onions, Peppers, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Apricots, Blueberries and Cherries Lancaster Favorites: Baked Goods and Homemade Jams & Jellies, Pickles and Veggies

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LIFE ENRICHMENT JULY 2018 BE SURE TO SIGN UP! TUESDAY, JULY 3

TRIP SIGN-UP beginning 8am, Theater

JULY 5 & 26, THURSDAY **DINE AROUND THE WORLD 11:00am depart Apartment Suites Lobby (Sign up began June 6)

Dine Around the World continues at GSV. Grab your passport (optional) and join the excursion. We’ll visit unique ethnic restaurants and experience flavors new and different.

July: Enjoy the authentic tastes and traditions of Mexican food as we travel to La Borimex, Ephrata. Indoor or deck seating is available. Menu dining.

Cost: $5pp transportation.

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JULY 6, FRIDAY & JULY 18, WEDNESDAY **MALL SHOPPING 9:30am depart Apartment Suites Lobby 1:30pm approximate return

Mall Shopping: Park City (7/06) and Ephrata Walmart (7/18) will be our shopping destinations in July. Whether you need a lot or a little, we are happy to provide transportation to these more extensive shopping locations.

Cost: $5pp transportation.

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JULY 10, TUESDAY **BIRD-IN-HAND RESTAURANT & STAGE 11am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 4:30pm (Sign up began May 2)

Travel to Bird-in-Hand Restaurant & Stage for a meal and a show – The Home Game – a new Amish-themed Broadway-style musical about farming, family and America’s favorite pastime.

Filled with laughter and drama, this moving, entertaining show is sure to hit it out of the park.

Cost: $56pp includes Bird-in-Hand buffet & show.

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JULY 11, WEDNESDAY **PARCR 8am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 4pm (Sign up began June 6)

Retirement community residents are invited to attend the quarterly meeting of the Pennsylvania Alliance of Retirement Community Residents (PARCR), a forum by which to build resident participation in their community. July meeting hosted by Messiah Village, Mechanicsburg.

Cost: $15pp includes $10pp PARCR fee, payable at the door and $5pp transportation fee.

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JULY 12, THURSDAY **AARP MATURE DRIVER COURSE 9am-1pm, Garden Towers (Sign up began April 4)

This one-day refresher course is presented for those who have previously taken the AARP course and need to refresh for insurance discounts.

Cost: $15pp payable to AARP (payment required, via check, the day-of) Sign up at Resident Services.

JULY 13, FRIDAY **BUCKS COUNTY’S FINEST Byers’ Choice & Pearl S Buck Home 8:30am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 6:30pm (Sign up began April 4)

Walk down the cobblestone street at Byers’ Choice and view scenes straight out of Dickens’ London. Watch Byers’ Choice artisans bring the Carolers to life as you view the factory floor. Lunch will be at Peddler’s Village, Cock N’ Bull Restaurant. Following lunch, tour the historic farmhouse of writer, Pearl S. Buck. A walking tour of the award winning gardens is included.

Cost: $85pp includes Elite Coach, Byer’s Choice, lunch, admission to Buck home and all gratuities.

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JULY 17, TUESDAY **LANCASTER BARNSTORMERS 5pm depart Apartment Suites Lobby 6pm Game Time (Sign up began June 6)

Cheer for the local team, the Lancaster Barnstormers, during this early evening game. Cozy up to Cylo for a great photo op. Taste an official ballpark hot dog. The options for fun at Clipper Stadium are endless.

Cost: $13pp includes reserved seat & transportation.

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JULY 18, WEDNESDAY **COMPUTER CLASS 10-11am, GSV Library (Sign up began June 6)

Topic: Organize Your Files, Pictures & Downloads Information on your laptop, tablet and/or smartphone can accumulate and become unmanageable very quickly. Learn how to organize so that everything is at your fingertips.

Teacher: Rita Moyer, ELANCO Library Cost: Free courtesy of ELANCO Library Sign up at Resident Services.

JULY 20, FRIDAY & JULY 24, TUESDAY **LUNCH BUNCH 10:30am depart Apartment Suites Lobby (Sign up begins July 3)

July is Ice Cream Month and what better place to have lunch AND ice cream than at the Udder Choice, Lincoln.

Serving their very own homemade ice cream, Udder Choice also features soup, sandwiches, salads and more. Menu dining. Meal cost on own.

Cost: $5pp transportation.

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JULY 26, THURSDAY **BRANDYWINERS AT LONGWOOD 5:30pm depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 12:30am (Sign up began May 2)

The Brandywiners Theater Group will present – The Music Man – a Broadway musical. Enjoy free time at Longwood Gardens followed by the show in the Longwood Open Air Theater.

Cost: $30pp includes Longwood admission, show & transportation.

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