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GARDENVARIETY
January 2020 A Publication of Garden Spot Village Volume 12 Issue 1
Remas, 5, and her family, who are refugees from Syria, received Mennonite Central Committee comforters.
THE GREAT
WINTER WARM-UP SATURDAY, JANUARY 18 SEE PAGE 7 FOR DETAILS
Table of Contents Refresh Coffee Bar 2 Around Town 2 Campus Services 3 Development 3 Dining Services 4 Making A Difference 5 Life Enrichment 6 The Great Winter Warm-Up 7 Experience Travel 7 In the Theater 8 Marketing 9 January Calendar 10 Pastoral Services 12 Village Firsts 13 Saturday Evening Concert Series 13 Social Services 14 Volunteer Services 16 Red Hat Tea/Lunch & Movie 16 Wellness 17 Explore Something New... 18 GSV TV - Channel 956 19 Trip Sign-Ups 20
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DID YOU KNOW? You can view this issue of The Garden Variety online at: GSC.GL/CQ82BRF
January 3, Friday
Museum after Dark www.readingpublicmuseum.org January 4 – 11
104th PA Farm Show 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 COVER PHOTO MCC Photo/Matthew Sawatzky ILLUSTRATIONS
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www.farmshow.pa.gov January 9-10
Men’s Retreat with Michael McDowell www.sprucelake.org January 17 – 18
The Wonder of Hope
The Junction Center | www.thejunctioncenter.com January 21-23
Dancing with the Stars
American Music Theater | www.amtshows.com For more Lancaster County Events: www.discoverlancaster.com
CAMPUS SERVICES
Scott Ruth, Director of Campus Services
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM ALL OF US ON THE CAMPUS SERVICES STAFF!!! This is our first contribution to the Garden Variety since Scott Weaver retired in September 2019. As the new Director of Campus Services, I would like to thank everyone for your warm welcoming embrace since starting just after Labor Day 2019. I would particularly like to thank Steve Muller and Scott Weaver for allowing me the privilege of working closely with them for the first month of my employment. Scott Weaver could not have been more gracious in his sharing of time and knowledge to help acclimate me with Garden Spot Village, making the transition for residents and staff flow very smoothly. Steve Muller was equally gracious in sharing his excitement and passion for continuing to want to make Garden Spot Village a wonderful place to work and for our residents to call home. Campus Services will continue to contribute to the Garden Variety monthly, providing pertinent seasonal information. Snow Removal is likely to be a topic on the minds of a few of you! • Snow removal efforts and procedures will continue to be the same as in previous years. • The Campus Services staff has all our snow removal equipment ready to go, and by the time of this article, we will hopefully be in the possession of a new Salt Spreader for our largest dump truck. • We will be working with Burkholder Excavating and Lincoln Line Painting to keep the Campus safe during winter weather events. • As a new Director, my hope is after an event or two, I will be able to offer a few suggestions to improve efficiencies in the clean-up procedures. • Please be aware of the use of CATIE messages before, during and after winter weather events to keep you abreast of scheduling operations and pavement conditions. Be grateful we are able to observe the changing of seasons. Slow down and enjoy subtle surprises that winter has to offer. Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your new Director of Campus Services. Looking forward to 2020!
DEVELOPMENT
Linda Dodge, CFRE, Director of Development
ANGEL TREES 2019
Many thanks to all who participated in the Angel Tree project. This year, more than 200 angels adorned our trees in the Chapel Lobby, with the proceeds from those donations going to the Benevolent Fund. Thank you for choosing to remember your loved ones in this manner.
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DINING SERVICES Christy Turner, Sodexo, General Manager The Harvest Table & Terrace Dining Room
New Year’s Day 2020 11am – 2pm
Soup Chef’s Table
Hoppin John Stew: A Combination of Black Eyed Peas & Ham Small $1.59 / Large $1.89 Classic Seafood Bisque Small $2.09 / Large $2.29
Slow Roasted Pork and Sauerkraut $5.19 Petite Green Peas & Carrots $1.19 Collard Greens with Malt Vinegar $1.19 Classic Mashed Potatoes $1.19 Skillet Cornbread
Knife and Fork
(Open Face Sandwich) Smoked Salmon Bagel: Smoke Salmon, Cream Cheese, Capers, Chives, Everything Bagel $10 Croque Madame with Asparagus Tips: Asparagus, Ham, Gruyere Cheese, Eggs $7 Steak and Radicchio: Flank Steak, Arugula, Radicchio, Parmesan Cheese $7
Brunch for Lunch Desserts
Omelet or Belgian Waffle: Served with Bacon, Fruit Salad, Home Fries, and Buttermilk Biscuit $7 Entrée, Breakfast Meat and Biscuit Only $5.99
Sweet Streets Assorted Cheesecakes | Sweet Streets Strawberry Float Cake Sweet Streets Root Beer Float Cake | Pomegranate Parfait Sweet Shot
Mindful Taste & Learn
with Lauren Graber, Dietitian Tara Phillips & Executive Chef Anthony Biscanti
THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 10AM, CONCORD ROOM TOPIC: MOODY BLUES FOOD ENRICHED WITH VITAMIN D
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2019 REPORT January Souper Bowl of Caring New Holland Food Pantry 23 cases soup & crackers
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.
SOUPER BOWL OF CARING January 19 thru February 2
February Food Collection New Holland Food Pantry 12 cases of non-perishable foods National Toothache Day 244 pcs floss, toothpaste, toothbrushes March Potter’s House, New Holland 333 toiletries & men’s items Men's transitional living
Since 2006, Garden Spot Village has participated in the Souper Bowl of Caring, a national food drive that uses the energy of the Super Bowl to mobilize youth and adults to care for people in their local communities who are hungry and in need. Thanks to over 13,000 groups, the Souper Bowl of Caring is empowering the entire country to fight hunger in communities across America. With your help, we can reduce hunger right here in our very own community. Join us as we collect cans of soup and boxes of crackers, January 18 through February 5. Cans of soup (any size) and unopened boxes of crackers may be placed in the collection barrel in the Apartment Suites Lobby. Collected items will be delivered to the New Holland Food Bank to be distributed to local families as needs arise.***Please be aware of the expiration dates on food products**
April Your Trash is a Ministries Cash • Eyeglasses – Lions Club 360 eyeglassses • Ronald McDonald House Can tabs • Cell Phones for Soldiers 100 cell phones • New Holland PTO Box tops / COKE caps • GSV Benevolent Fund Envelopes w/ cancelled stamps
UPCOMING COLLECTIONS
June GAiN Ministries 41 Blankets 630 terry towels, wash cloths, etc
February 1-29 — FOOD DRIVE Please join us as we collect non-perishable food items for the New Holland Food Pantry, a ministry of CrossNet Ministries.
May Mom’s House Lancaster 336 baby clothing & care items
GAiN Work Day 12 participants July Backpack Collection CrossNet Ministries 36 filled backpacks August Pack-a-Palooza collection September Winter Clothing Drive 107 winter coats Water Street Ministries 397 misc clothing
Serving Lunch at Water Street Ministries in Lancaster, PA 10:15am depart Apartment Suites Lobby. Lunch servers and table bussers are needed each visit. JOIN US AS WE SERVE OTHERS ONE FRIDAY EACH MONTH January 24 February 28 March 27 April 24 To volunteer, contact Life Enrichment (6133)
October Pack-a-Palooza – OCC Shoeboxes Samaritans Purse 150 filled shoeboxes November Hats, gloves & scarves CrossNet Ministries Collection 273 items December Christmas Stockings for Soldiers 50+ Christmas stockings Monthly Water Street Ministries Serving lunch once a month 6 volunteers per month
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LIFE ENRICHMENT **Sign up at the Village Square Resident Services. JANUARY 1, WEDNESDAY Happy New Year’s Day - Welcome 2020 JANUARY 1, WEDNESDAY Ladies Breakfast
Sleep in. Enjoy a relaxed start to 2020. Ladies Breakfast will not meet today. See you February 5.
JANUARY 2 & 16, THURSDAY Coffee & Conversation 9am, Chapel
The New Year brings new opportunities, ideas and suggestions. All are welcome at Coffee & Conversation.
JANUARY 3, FRIDAY & JANUARY 15, WEDNESDAY **Mall Shopping 9:30am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Bargains and more will call to you as the New Year begins. We’ll leave the shopping to you, if you’ll leave the driving to us. (1/3) Park City (1/15) Ephrata ReUzit Cost: $6pp transportation Sign up at Resident Services.
TRIVIA DAY January 4, 2020 5-8pm, Concord Room
All those facts you picked up through daytime game shows, educational TV and more can finally be put to good use when you astound your friends with your general knowledge! Trivia day is the perfect day to share all those silly facts making this a fun and interesting way to spend time with friends and family. The world famous game, Trivial Pursuit, is thought to have sparked people’s fascination with trivia and competing to see who knows more odd facts about geography, history, art, science and entertainment. Order a pizza or your evening meal from the Harvest Table and join others in the Concord Room. Snacks and beverage provided. Let the knowledge fun begin!
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JANUARY 5, SUNDAY Eternal Praise 7pm, Chapel
Eternal Praise Chorale returns to Garden Spot Village. This 45+ member chorale, ages 17-25 years of age, comes together from Calvary Mennonite, Blue Ball Mennonite and Open Door Mennonite churches. Public welcome.
JANUARY 6, 7 & 9 **AARP Driver Safety Course 9am-1pm, Garden Towers See page 19 for details.
JANUARY 6, MONDAY Hymn Sing 7pm, Chapel
Begin 2020 with a great Hymn Sing that is On The Right Track Leader: Dale Fox
JANUARY 7, TUESDAY **PA Farm Show 8am depart Apartment Suites Lobby See page 20 for details.
JANUARY 7, TUESDAY Frontier Communications
In order to accept payment and answer questions, a Frontier representative will be present 10-11am, the first Tuesday, monthly. A secure Frontier payment drop-box will be available 9-11am.
Colleen Musselman, Director of Life Enrichment
JANUARY 11, SATURDAY On this day in History… Romeo & Juliet Royal Ballet 2pm & 7pm, Theater
Romeo and Juliet Ballet premiered in Lenigrad, Saint Petersburg in 1940. From the Royal Ballet comes Shakespeare's enduring tragedy. Featuring the music of Sergei Prokofiev and choreography of Kenneth MacMillan. NR / 2hr 5min Romance, Dance / 1966
JANUARY 13, MONDAY & JANUARY 14, TUESDAY Council Meetings 9am, Forge (1/13) Apartment Council (1/14) Cottage Council
JANUARY 14, TUESDAY PA Q & A 9-11am, GSV Library
A spokesperson from the office of PA State Representative Dave Zimmerman will visit GSV the 2nd Tuesday, monthly. Stop by to chat and ask questions.
JANUARY 16, THURSDAY New Holland Historical Society 7pm, Chapel See page 18 for details.
JANUARY 8, WEDNESDAY **PARCR 8am depart Apartment Suites Lobby
JANUARY 17, FRIDAY & JANUARY 21, TUESDAY **Lunch Bunch 10:30am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 2pm
See page 20 for details.
See page 20 for details
JANUARY 9, THURSDAY **Red Hat Tea/Lunch & Movie 1pm, Village Park
JANUARY 18, SATURDAY Great Winter Warm-Up 9am-2pm, Village Park
JANUARY 10, FRIDAY & JANUARY 25, SATURDAY Bingo 7pm, Gardens West Conference Room
JANUARY 18, SATURDAY Saturday Evening Concert Series 7pm, Chapel
See page 16 for details.
Bingo twice a month, every month – what fun! Cost: $1pp
Public welcome. See page 7 for details.
Public welcome. See page 13 for details.
JANUARY 20, MONDAY Towne Meeting 2pm, Chapel
Towne Meeting, the best place to hear about past, current and new happenings at GSV.
LIFE ENRICHMENT CONTINUED
Colleen Musselman, Director of Life Enrichment
JANUARY 24, FRIDAY **Paint Nite 6-8pm, Village Park See page 18 for details.
NEW IN 2020 EXPERIENCE TRAVEL
Do you enjoy travel but want a bit more of the local flavor, behind the scenes opportunities and personal experience? Experience Travel might be what you are looking for. A variety of special travel experiences are being planned to offer just that – Experience Travel.
JANUARY 25, SATURDAY Auschwitz; Graveyard/Tourist Destination Talk 7pm, Chapel
THE GREAT WINTER WARM-UP JANUARY 18, SATURDAY 9am - 2pm / Village Square Park
Join us for The Great Winter Warm-Up to knot handmade comforters in celebration of Mennonite Central Committee’s 100th Anniversary! Help us contribute to MCC’s goal for this day of collecting 6,500 comforters across the U.S. and Canada, for distribution to people experiencing disaster and conflict, all around the world. We hope to complete 50 comforters, helping reach that goal. In addition, MCC has set a regional goal to collect 5,000 comforters during the month of January! Bring a bag lunch or dine at one of the Garden Spot Village restaurants. You won’t want to miss the fun! To learn more about the initiative, visit the event website:
WWW.GREATWINTERWARMUP.ORG
Tom Tillett, a retired public school history teacher and former Chief of Staff for Congressman Joe Pitts, presents a program honoring the 75th Anniversary of Auschwitz Liberation Day. Since Mr. Tillett's most recent visit to Auschwitz in 2015, he has been particularly concerned that while it is a museum, Auschwitz uses the term authentic experience while visitors are exposed to nonauthentic experiences. As we approach this subject, we need to be scrupulously accurate. Has the pressure of mass tourism changed the way history is revealed? This event is free and open to the public.
JANUARY 26, SUNDAY **Servant Stage Co, Frozen Jr 2pm depart Apt Suites Lobby Approximate return, 6pm See page 20 for details.
JANUARY 28, TUESDAY **Ladies to Lunch 11am depart Apt Suites Lobby Approximate return, 2:30pm
1. Ride the GSV bus experiencing local sights and sounds. Delve into history in a brand new way. Get to know artists, historians, and see Pennsylvania in a brand new way. Watch for details and sign up. 2. If international travel is on your list of must-dos, travel internationally with expert travel agents to behind-thescenes places. Tour Visions and Garden Spot Village have partnered to take you abroad, meet the local people and enjoy a completely different type of travel.
To learn more about Tour Visions, come to the Open House, Monday, January 6, 10am-12pm in the Concord Room. Travel Experience suggestions are always welcome. See Life Enrichment to share thoughts and ideas. Happy New Year! Happy Traveling! Colleen Musselman
See page 20 for details.
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Movies are subject to change depending upon availability. JANUARY 3 & 10, FRIDAY Friday Flicks, 10am (cc), 2pm (cc), 7pm, Theater Feature: Free Solo Alex Honnold attempts to become the first person to ever free solo climb
El Capitan, a vertical rock formation in Yosemite National Park. PG-13 / 1h 40min / Documentary / 2018
JANUARY 5 & 19, SUNDAY Curiosity Streaming, 7pm, Theater
(1/5) Holy War Part 3: The Turks at the Gates of Vienna This film depicts the epoch of battles between the Islamic Ottoman Empire and the Christian powers of Europe. In 1683, the last battle was fought on European soil under the banner of the Holy War. (1/19) Holy War Part 4: The Kaiser's Jihad During the First World War, the arrogance of Europe's colonial powers in the Islamic world was revealed. Into the mix came T.E.Lawrence, "Lawrence of Arabia."
JANUARY 6 & 20, MONDAY Entertaining Videos, 3:30pm, Theater
(1/6) Superhuman Geniuses (Extraordinary People Documentary) - Real Stories Gripping documentary exploring the stories of five exceptionally talented people, investigating where their amazing skills came from and finding out if they and their families can ever have normal lives. (1/20) Standup Comedy featuring Jeanne Robertson, Chonda Pierce, Fred Klett. Jeff Allen and Art Linkletter.
JANUARY 15, WEDNESDAY Ladies Night, 7pm, Theater Feature: Where’d You Go Bernadette A loving mom becomes compelled to reconnect with her
creative passions after years of sacrificing for her family. Her leap of faith takes her on an epic adventure. PG-13 / 1h 49min / Comedy, Drama / 2019
JANUARY 17 & 24, FRIDAY Friday Flicks, 10am (cc), 2pm (cc), 7pm, Theater Feature: The Lion King
The new Disney version of Lion King is a must see with beautiful scenery and live action. A fabulous remake far exceeding the animated Lion King. PG / 1h 52min / Live Action Drama / 2019
JANUARY 21, TUESDAY Sight & Sound Series, 2pm & 7pm, Theater Feature: Ruth, A Story of Redemption Sight & Sound presents the beloved and captivating musical, Ruth, filmed in high definition before a live audience. NR / 130min / Live Theater / 2007
JANUARY 23, THURSDAY Movie Oldies, 2pm & 7pm, Theater Feature: It Happened on 5th Avenue Starring Don DeFore, Ann Harding
A lovely old-fashioned comedy: If times are hard, and you don’t have a roof of your own over your head, you just do the next best thing. NR / 115min / Comedy / 1947 / BW
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MARKETING W EL CO M E
Scott Miller, Chief Marketing Officer
2 0 2 0 !
It’s hard to believe another year is upon us! We had some interesting things going on in 2019. The marathon became a Half Marathon/10K/Kids Marathon. Sycamore Springs new construction got underway. The Cooperative Living House received a lot of attention from the newspapers and an ever increasing number of people want to live here and you are a big reason why. Your welcoming attitude, hospitality and the way you embrace serving others, makes Garden Spot unique. It’s all those things and more that give us the ability to tell people that what they get when they move to Garden Spot is Abundant Opportunities to Live with Purpose in Community. Other communities make similar claims. The difference between those communities and Garden Spot? You actually live it. People here embrace new opportunities, live with purpose and create a strong community. Welcome again to 2020. May it be filled with new opportunities, purpose and community for you!
Invite your friends to
L O O K
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LE A R N
THURSDAY, JANUARY 23 THURSDAY, MARCH 26 TUESDAY, MAY, 19 TUESDAY, JULY 21
10:30am – 2pm
Get details & register at:
gsc.gl/looknlearn
GSV AF TER WORK An evening event for people with busy daytime schedules. THURSDAY, MARCH 19
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
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 captured within the last 3 years, please contact Gavin Sauder (6158) to have your Photo Directory photo taken on Thursday, January 9 in the Theater.
R E C EN T 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 starting in summer 2020. Invite your friends to explore the vibrant community at Sycamore Springs. They can schedule a visit by calling Megan (6290) or Kelly (6201) today.
This Is Sycamore Springs
January Endeavor
Keeping you up to date on the Sycamore Springs expansion.
Highlighting the Happenings of Garden Spot Village
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GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE JANUA SUNDAY
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1 NEW YEAR'S DAY
Souper Bowl of Caring January 19 – February 2
Collecting Crackers & Canned Soup For NH Food Pantry
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5 Worship Service 10am / C Chet Yoder Curiosity Streaming 7pm / T
7 8:30 Prayer Mtg GWCR 9-1 AARP** GT 10-12 Vision Tours Drop-In Concord 2:30 LEFS Mtg GSCR 3:30 Entertaining Videos T 6:30 Bridge-for-Fun GWCR 7:00 Hymn Sing C
Eternal Praise 7pm / C 12 Worship Service 10:00am / C Jack Estep
8 8:00 PA Farm Show** 8:30-10:30 Ask-a-Nurse 9-11 Frontier 9-1 AARP**
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GAME NIGHT 13 8:30 Prayer Mtg 9:00 Apt Council 9:30 Handbells 10:00 Caregivers 1:00 Library Mtg 6:30 Bridge-for-Fun
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14 9:00 Cottage Council F 9:00 Global Missions GWCR 9-11 PA Q&A L 1:30 Amish School Students C 1:30 Train Club GWCR 2:00 Creative Cards** AS GAME NIGHT
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Worship Service 10:00am / C Carl Edwards Windows into Worship 5:30pm / GT
20 8:30 Prayer Mtg GWCR 9:30 Handbells GT 2:00 Towne Mtg. C 3:30 Entertaining Videos T 6:30 Bridge-for-Fun GWCR
Curiosity Streaming 7pm / T 26
Worship Service 10:00am / C John Meck Servant Stage** 2pm depart
8:00 PARCR** 9:00 GSV Quilte 9:30 Watercolor 1:00 Crafts 2:00 Book Club 7:00 Bible Study
21 8:30-10:30 Ask-a-Nurse GWHC 10:30 Lunch Bunch** 2 & 7 Signt & Sound Series T
15 8:30 Men’s Fellow 9:00 GSV Quilte 9:30 Ephrata ReU 9:30 Sketch Club 10:00 Computer 1:00 Crafts 7:00 Ladies Nigh 7:00 Bible Study
22 9:00 GSV Quilter 9:30 Watercolor 10:00 My Fellow 1:00 Crafts 2:00 Mail Volunte 7:00 Bible Study
GAME NIGHT 27 8:30 Prayer Mtg 9:30 Handbells 6:30 Bridge-for-Fun
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28 8:00 Women w/ Purpose Concord 11:00 Ladies To Lunch** 1:00 Hearts Galore** AS 1:30 Jolly Trolley Mtg C
29 9:00 GSV Quilte 1:00 Crafts 7:00 Bible Study
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16 7:30 Men’s Breakfast 9:00 Coffee & Conversation C 1:00 Cross Stitch CR 6:30 Mah Jongg GWCR 7:00 NH Historical Society C
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Romeo & Juliet Ballet debut Jan 11, 1940 2pm & 7pm / T
18 Great Winter Warm-Up MCC Comfort Day 9:00am-2:00pm / VP
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Saturday Evening Concert Series 7:00pm / C
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Auschwitz Liberation; Graveyard & Tourist Destination 7pm / C Bingo 7:00pm / GWCR
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**SIGN UP AT RESIDENT SERVICES
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PASTORAL SERVICES
UPCOMING PASTORAL EVENTS JANUARY 2, THURSDAY Widowed and Single Men’s Breakfast 8am, Concord Room
All GSV widowed and single men are invited.
JANUARY 2, THURSDAY Community Church Prayer Meeting 12:30pm, Concord Room
A time for intercession for The Community Church at GSV, its leaders and ministries.
JANUARY 8, 15, 22 & 29, WEDNESDAY Wednesday Evening Bible Study 7pm, Garden Towers
Pastor Chet Yoder, Director of Pastoral Services
WORSHIP SCHEDULE JANUARY 5
JANUARY 15, WEDNESDAY Men’s Christian Fellowship 8:30am, Gardens West Conference Room
Sermon: Chet Yoder Music: Dale Fox
Join us for our ongoing study: Rediscover Jesus
JANUARY 12
Sermon: Jack Estep Music: Jim Zimmerman
JANUARY 19, SUNDAY Opening Windows to Worship 5:30pm, Garden Towers
The first event in this series will focus on Taize worship with education about its origins and practice, followed by a worship experience. (See article for more information).
JANUARY 19
Sermon: Carl Edwards Mission Minute: CrossNet Ministries
JANUARY 26
Sermon: John Meck Music: Chapel Quartet
JANUARY 23, THURSDAY Global Disciples Monthly Update 1pm, GWCR
Biblical Character Sketches is the theme of this Bible study.
Staff from Global Disciples will bring updates via stories and video, regarding current prayer opportunities for Global Disciple participants.
JANUARY 23, 30 & FEBRUARY 6,13,20, 27, THURSDAY Ladies Bible Study 10am, Garden Towers
JANUARY 28, TUESDAY Women with Purpose 8am, Concord Room
Sally Mittelstadt and Liz Givens will lead this study from the book of Revelation.
Enjoy breakfast, discussion and fellowship.
JANUARY 14, TUESDAY Global Missions 9am, Gardens West Conference Room
A monthly meeting to pray for missionaries. This month we hear from the McKeevers from Wycliffe Missions.
VISITING CHURCHES • OUR LADY OF LOURDES - 1st Tuesday Mass, Chapel - Thursday Communion, Prayer Room • BANGOR CHURCH - 2nd Wednesday Eucharist, Prayer Room • TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH - 2nd Thursday Communion, Prayer Room • ANGLICAN CHURCH - Sunday Service, Chapel
OPENING WINDOWS TO WORSHIP: TAIZE Sunday, January 19 – 5:30pm, Garden Towers
Taize is both a form of chant and a place in France. Once a small village, Taize is now home to an ecumenical community of more that a hundred brothers from 25 countries of Protestant and Catholic traditions. Its founder, Brother Roger, began the ministry in 1940 as a place where the ways of trust and reconciliation could be opened for the whole human family. The songs of Taize are known and sung around the world. They were written explicitly for all Christians, Protestant and Catholic, to pray the scriptures with simple repetitive chants. Today, in the United States and elsewhere, simple Taize worship is becoming a welcome addition to services in many Protestant churches. It is used frequently in Bible study groups and on retreats. Brother Roger’s vision has grown into a place of pilgrimage primarily for youth. High school and college students flock to Taize every summer to experience Christianity in its most ecumenical form, to make friends from other countries, and grow in their own religious lives through the spiritual practices of prayer and chant. Taize music is a refreshingly new voice while remaining rooted in very old sources of scripture and prayer. It is characterized by melodic, harmonic simplicity, and repetitive refrains. Even non-singers can experience the meditative quality of these prayerful chants that have an essentially timeless quality about them. If you are planning to attend a Taize service, you can expect to sing four or five chants occurring between one or two scripture readings and prayers. Except for possibly rising to light a prayer candle, you will remain seated for the service. Some congregations offer communion, stand in a circle for a closing benediction, or offer tea in a time of fellowship afterward. Generally a Taize worship will be offered later in the day, sometimes in conjunction with vespers or compline, and will last about 45 minutes. To learn more about the community of Taize, you might want to Google or see www.gotquestions.org/Taize-worship.html
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VILLAGE FIRSTS
Colleen Musselman, Director of Life Enrichment
Through 2020 we plan to highlight people at Garden Spot who are “f irst” at something – whether they are the f irst to move into an apartment wing or the f irst person to discover something new.
ANNA WEAVER:
1 to sign a contract on an apartment in Gardens East st
written by Juanita Fox, GSC Storyteller
Anna Weaver, Garden Spot Village resident since May 2003
As a child, Anna Weaver loved to draw. She grew up on a dairy farm in Springville, Pennsylvania, and helped her parents with farm chores. When she married, she and her husband Russel moved to New Holland and worked in the Ix Silk Mills. It was hard work and she was looking for a change. She took a secretarial correspondence course and soon secured a job working in an insurance agency in New Holland.
She became very active in the New Holland community, leading the Professional Women’s Club, serving as the President of the New Holland Business Club and helping to start the Inter Service Club (a club that connected the various clubs in New Holland). After Anna’s husband passed away in 1987, she and a few friends took a painting class at Trinity Lutheran Church. She welcomed the opportunity and was soon painting as often as she could. She and her friends even traveled to New York City and West Virginia several times to take additional lessons. Because she lived and worked in New Holland her entire adult life, she knew she eventually wanted to move to Garden Spot Village. When she learned Gardens East was in the plans, she was the first to sign a contract and choose her apartment! Her apartment is full of her original works and she blesses her friends and family each Christmas with a new hand-painted Christmas card design. Her grandson, who works at a local print shop, takes her painting and transforms it into a greeting card each year. She sends out about 80 of these highly anticipated cards each year. “I always get a call from friends when the card goes out. Everyone looks forward to it,” Anna says.
SATURDAY EVENING CONCERT SERIES 7PM, CHAPEL JANUARY 18
PENN SQUARE MUSIC & OPERA Featuring Scott Drackley & Friends
Scott Drackley, artistic director for Penn Square Music Festival, will lead the evening's performance, which will feature local young talent performing musical theater and light opera.
FEBRUARY 15 - ORGAN CONCERT Doug Wimer, Buch Organ Co.
MARCH 21 - HAMILTON CELTIC PIPE BAND St Patrick's Day Tribute
APRIL 18 - SILENT MOVIE Wayne Zimmerman, organ
Public invited. Donations accepted at the door. Schedule subject to change.
GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE
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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 information and life skills. GSV support groups are constantly evolving as the Social Services team responds to interest levels and requests. Please note: several changes of location, time and facilitator have been made to existing groups. We are excited to announce the launch of My Fellow Traveler, a monthly support group for GSV friends dealing with memory challenges. Sharing with Supportive Friends and Healthcare Spouse Lunch Out will not be meeting in 2020.
JANUARY 1, WEDNESDAY Happy New Year! Living with Loss Group We will not meet this month due to the holiday.
Meetings will resume on Wednesday, February 5.
JANUARY 9, THURSDAY Essential Tremor Support Group Please note new time of day and new location for all 2020 meetings. Discussion: Things that Help Me Cope 2pm, Gardens West Conference Room
The GSV Essential Tremor Support Group exists to give those living with ET a place to share challenges, victories, and practical tips with each other. Both 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.
JANUARY 22, WEDNESDAY My Fellow Traveler Facilitators: Melody Karick, Leah Amstutz Topic: Living my Best Life 10am, Theater
This group’s purpose is to provide resilient living tools, educational information, and support to those experiencing any degree of memory loss. We plan to meet the fourth Wednesday of each month. Our first meeting will be January 22. We look forward to seeing you. Contact Melody Karick at (6136) or Leah Amstutz at (6076) for more information.
SAVE THE DATE: FEBRUARY 24, MONDAY Parkinson’s Disease Support Group Facilitator: Sherilyn Lapp 2pm, Garden Towers ON-LINE HEARING LOSS NETWORK
Helpful resource links are available to all at the GSV Hearing Loss Network site www.hearingloss.gsvnet.org. The site is a resident-only safe place to ask questions, compare notes, and share your own experience with hearing loss. Participate by creating a free account. Contact Mary Beth Villafane (6010) if you have questions or suggestions.
JANUARY 9, THURSDAY Low Vision Support Group Guest Speaker: Lynn Rinaldi, SAGE Vision Topic: Low Vision Products: Is what You’re Using Really Working for You? 3pm, Garden Towers
Persons who have any type of visual loss will find their knowledge and independence enhanced by this program. Call Lisa Morgan (6171) for more information.
JANUARY 13, MONDAY Caregiver’s Support Group Guest Speakers: Christina Haeusler, Jodi Wingenroth, Topic: Making Use of Respite Supports for Caregivers 10am, Concord Room
The Alzheimer’s Association and Garden Spot Village co-sponsor this support group for family caregivers of persons with dementia. Participants are invited to arrive any time after 9:30am for coffee and casual conversation. At 10am we will begin our time of input and discussion. Upon advance request, free respite care in Adult Day Services (6226) is available during this group meeting time if currently enrolled in Garden Spot Village Adult Day Services. If this is your first time attending the support group, please contact Marcia Parsons (6239).
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SOCIAL SERVICES CORNER
Sherilyn Lapp, Director of Social Services
WISHING EACH OF YOU A HAPPY, HEALTHY, SAFE YEAR!
While some things are out of our control, there are decisions that each of us can make that will aid in our ability to look back on 2020 as a positive year. May I suggest two resolutions I have on my personal list that you may also wish to consider? In 2020, I will continue to be Scam Smart In 2020, I will continue to exercise Document Diligence
SCAM SMART
The Social Services team continues to receive frequent reports of scam attempts. Let’s all commit to exercising extreme caution when dealing with any communication via computer, mail or phone requesting personal information or urging immediate action. Scams are ever evolving in approach and sophistication. It is important to recognize that we are all vulnerable in this area. Thinking I would never fall for a scam only lowers personal ability to stay alert and aware. A recent article by Sarah Krouse in The Wall Street Journal entitled Robocall Scams Exist Because They Work, details the story of Ms Belis, an oncology nurse in her 60s, who lost $340,000. A caller impersonating an FBI agent convinced the normally astute nurse that her personal identity had been compromised and crimes had been committed in her name. The FBI agent promised to help her transfer her savings to safe government accounts. Over the course of several days, the fake agent gave Ms Belis detailed instructions on how to bypass bank teller’s questions, meant to screen for fraud withdrawals. They convinced her not to share with family what she was doing. Read the article for a new understanding of how scammers gain trust. The true story above is an example of a Confidence Scheme: taking advantage of societal willingness to trust an “authority figure.” Ask for credentials. Let family members or friends know what you are experiencing. Be skeptical of any conversation that creates a heightened sense of emotion – either fear or excitement (think: being promised a prize or large amount of money). Many protection suggestions are now familiar, such as not answering phone calls from unrecognized numbers, awareness of number spoofing, avoiding isolating yourself from family and financial advisors, awareness the IRS or Social Security will not threaten you and rarely calls customers, etc. Join me in adding this caution to your mental checklist: I will not dismiss falling for a scam as impossible. I will stay informed and alert.
DOCUMENT DILIGENCE
January is a great time to grab a favorite hot beverage and review important personal documents. Check for information accuracy and that each document continues to reflect your wishes. Schedule an appointment with your lawyer for necessary changes to legal documents. There is confidence that others will know how to assist during a difficult time if documents are upto-date. A copy of any revised form (with the exception of your Will) should be given to your GSV social worker. 1. GSV Emergency Sheets Located in your master bathroom cabinet, utilized by staff and EMTs during emergencies in your home. Make changes on one sheet and forward to your social worker (only necessary if there are changes). 2. Durable POA Legal document naming who will handle your financial affairs if you are not able, consider updating if older than 2014 3. Healthcare POA Legal document naming who will carry out/make healthcare decisions if you are unable 4. Living Will Notarized document expressing your wishes for medical treatment 5. Will Legal document instructing others of your wishes for estate distribution, also names whom you have chosen to carry out your plan (Executor)
Watch for information in the February Garden Variety about a special Advanced Medical Directive called a POLST (Pennsylvania Order for Life Sustaining Treatment).
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VOLUNTEER SERVICES Deborah Fast, Director of Volunteer Services TERRY ZIEGLER: AN OPEN AND WILLING HEART
“If I’m available, I always respond, ‘Yes, I’ll try that!’” Terry Ziegler says. “You don’t know if you are going to enjoy something until you try it.” Her open and willing heart means she gets involved in lots of different things at Garden Spot! Terry, who moved to Garden Spot in April 2016, volunteers in Share & Care and Linden, serves on the Cottage Council, helps as a substitute mail sorter and deliverer, checks clothing and bags in and out during the marathon and helps with other one-time events. For example, she’s served as a Business Expo Greeter, Train Room Open House Greeter and helped with the Angel Tree project. “It’s all fun, not work!” Terry says. The volunteer opportunities she enjoys the most involve music and administration. As an outreach of the Community Church of Garden Spot Village, Terry leads a Monday night hymn sing in the Skilled Nursing households. “After the hymn sings, I always go home uplifted,” Terry says. “Even when people can’t participate by singing, I can tell by their faces that they remember the songs and that makes me feel like I have done a little something to encourage them and brighten their day.” As the Music Librarian for Village Voices, Terry catalogs and files (with the help of other volunteers) every piece of music the Village Voices uses. It’s a big job, but she enjoys it. In addition to volunteering at Garden Spot, Terry and her husband, Lloyd, volunteer in the local community. Together they deliver food for Meals on Wheels. She serves as a board member for the New Holland Summer Arts Program, which means she helps at the summer-long concert series, Arts and Crafts Show, and the Fiddler’s Picnic. Wherever and whenever she’s volunteering, Terry takes advantage of the opportunity to know more people and support the work of Garden Spot. She encourages others to join her saying, “Try volunteering! If you don’t think you can do it or you don’t like the assignment you’re given, you can try something else. You will soon learn what you are comfortable doing and you’ll get to know more people.”
ANNUAL VOLUNTEER MEETINGS PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE IMPORTANT MEETINGS! MAIL VOLUNTEERS JANUARY 22, WEDNESDAY 2PM, GARDEN TOWERS
Meet with the Volunteer Services staff and your fellow mail volunteers for light refreshments, procedure and policy review – and some exciting updates about the mail delivery process!
JOLLY TROLLEY VOLUNTEERS JANUARY 28, TUESDAY 1:30PM, CHAPEL
Meet with the Volunteer Services staff and your fellow Jolly Trolley volunteers for light refreshments, procedure and policy review and safety discussion. As always, these meetings will also include time for feedback and questions from volunteers. Watch this space for other volunteer group meetings coming up in February! Thank you for your valuable service to Garden Spot Village!
JANUARY 9, THURSDAY **RED HAT TEA/LUNCH & MOVIE 1PM, VILLAGE PARK Wear your best red and purple outfit, complete with red hat, to this fanciful Red Hat tea/lunch & movie. Red Hatters, past and present, are invited to come together, celebrating all things Downton Abbey. Conversation will be plentiful, tea/lunch yummy and movie fun. Cost: $16pp billed to your account Sign up deadline: January 3 Sign up at Resident Services.
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WELLNESS
Lauren Graber, Director of Wellness
2020 IS THE YEAR FOR YOUR WELLNESS VISION
Set your purpose, reach your goals. A Wellness Vision is a compelling description of your best self. Creating and using a Wellness Vision helps you focus on your priorities and move your values into actions. Use these three steps to create your Wellness Vision and mission statement: 1. WRITE IT. What does wellness mean to you? Think beyond health behaviors such as diet and exercise. Also think about what you want in your relationships, spiritual life, career, selfcare, and personal growth and development. Consider your own values — what you stand for and devote your time and energy to — what is going well in your life and how you see yourself in the future. Focus on what you want rather than emphasizing your weaknesses or what you don't want. Think about these questions as you craft your statement: • What are your values — what's really important to you? • How are you putting your values into action? • What do you like about yourself and your life as it is now? • What do you want your life to look like that isn't part of it now? • What results would you like to see? • What energizes you? When do you feel most alive? • How will you feel as your best self? • Who is there with you? • Is there a place that comes to mind when you feel at your best? Have fun with this, and keep an open mind. Whether you end up with a paragraph, a sentence, an acronym or even just one word, if it energizes you then you are on the right path. 2. VISUALIZE IT. Sit in a quiet place and get comfortable. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. In your mind, picture yourself in your ideal state of wellness. Engage your senses so that you can feel what it's like to be at your best. How do you look and feel? What activities are you doing? Next, see if you can find or create a picture or pictures that will help you remember and be motivated by your vision of wellness. Maybe it's a Pinterest board or just a sketch you draw. 3. REFINE IT. Perhaps you created a Wellness Vision at one point, but it's been a while since you looked at it. Maybe your vision just doesn't give you the energy that it once did. Look at the statement with fresh eyes and consider editing it. Refer often to your mission statement to check if your actions are in line with your vision. If you're living it, you should see returns on your investment in yourself.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS…
DECEMBER 30-JANUARY 6 POOL CLOSED for annual maintenance JANUARY 23, THURSDAY Mindful Taste & Learn 10am, Concord Room See page 4 for details.
MARSHA DAWSON: New Memories in Adventure “Snow tubing is something I would never do on my own. But it was so much fun!” says Marsha Dawson, Garden Spot Village resident since August 2016. Marsha admits she was a little nervous about going, but Ski Roundtop staff was helpful. “There were handles in the tubes and with the lanes, I didn’t have to worry that I was going down backwards. I knew I was going to stay in my lane. Plus, there were two lines of people to catch us at the bottom.” She continues, “I love to go on the Wellness Adventures because I know the Garden Spot Wellness staff is there to help, if we need it. They station themselves throughout the adventure so they are readily available.” She adds that the Ski Roundtop lodge with fireplace, food and great hot chocolate, was another highlight. “It was fun to watch the skiers and just relax.” Throughout 2019 she has participated in zip-lining at Refreshing Mountain, tubing on the Brandywine, as well as other adventures. As often as she can, Marsha participates in the Wellness Adventures. “I enjoy the trips because I meet new people and it’s really, really fun.”
JANUARY 31, FRIDAY & FEBRUARY 28, FRIDAY Snow Tubing, Zip Lines or Skiing at Ski Roundtop, 10:30am Depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 5pm
Lunch on your own, bring a lunch or buy one at the resort. Cost: Unlimited Snow tubing $27pp Snow tubing + 2 zips $35pp Ski Packages and Rates #1 Lift Ticket Only $54. #2 Learn to Ski or Snowboard Package $66. #3 Lift Tickets, Lesson and Rental Package $78. Sign up at Resident Services. To join the Wellness Adventure to Ski Roundtop on January 31, sign up at Resident Services or call (6000). Save the dates for the rest of our
2020 ADVENTURE TRIPS
2nd Tuesday of each month, March through November.
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BOOK CLUB
January 8, Wednesday 2pm, Gardens South Conference Room Topic: Motivational, Inspirational & Devotional Books
Monthly, reading enthusiasts gather to discuss current book selections.
**CREATIVE CARDS
January 14, Tuesday 2pm, Art Studio
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AT GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE
MAIN STREET ART GALLERY
January 1 - 31 The Main Street Art Gallery, a month-long display.
Katie Joy Nellis studied painting at Gordon College, Massachusetts and in Orvieto, Italy. Her art comes from her life: the people she loves, the music and books she enjoys, the complexities of faith, the ordinary and astonishing realities of the world. Painting helps her engage with the world, and respond to the beauty around her. Through intimate attention to portraiture, she discovers more of the mystery of being human. Join Katie as she talks about her journey through art at the Art Guild Meeting, January 23, 11am.
Apartment Suites Display Case Guest Artist: Katie Joy Nellis.
**AARP DRIVER SAFETY COURSES January 6, Monday & January 7, Tuesday 2-Day Introduction to Driver Safety January 9, Thursday 1-Day Refresher Course
(Proof of previous course completion required) All classes will be held 9am-1pm, Garden Towers Cost: $15pp AARP members $20pp non-members Checks payable to AARP and required at class. Please note, this course will not be billed to your GSV account. Required day of: payment, driver’s license and AARP card (members only)
WATERCOLOR PAINTING CLUB
January 8 & 22, Wednesday 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month 9:30-10:30am Art Studio (Gardens South, lower level)
Bring your own supplies 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.
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Make a brand-new, hands-on creative card. Sample on display in the Life Enrichment Office. Teacher: Marie Diehl Cost: $4pp Sign up at Resident Services.
SKETCH CLUB
January 15, Wednesday 1st & 3rd Wednesday 9:30-10:30am Art Studio (Gardens South lower level)
The GSV Sketch Club re-starts January 15. Bring your own materials, meet in the Art Studio then, most of the time, go to other locations to draw.
NEW HOLLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY January 16, Thursday 7pm, Chapel
The New Holland Area Historical Society returns in the New Year. Guest Speaker: David Abel, Star Barn The Star Barn is recognized as one of the most photographed barns in America. Follow the journey of relocation, reconstruction, restoration and preservation of this historic treasure. Members and non-members are always welcome to monthly meetings.
**PAINT NITE
January 24, Friday 6-8pm, Village Park
Find your inner creativity during Paint Nite with Zole. Beginners and more advanced artists welcome. Small group instruction and all supplies provided. Adult Class. Public welcome. Sample on display at the Life Enrichment Office. Painting: For the Love of Cardinals Cost: $35pp includes instruction, supplies & a Starbucks specialty drink. Sign up at Resident Services.
**HEARTS GALORE
January 28, Tuesday 1pm, Art Studio
Hearts Galore is a brand new class. Let your creativity flow as you decorate heart-shaped wooden boxes. Samples on display in both the Art Studio and the Life Enrichment Office. Cost: $4pp includes boxes & décor. Sign up at Resident Services.
**QUILTING & SEWING RETREAT
February 1, Saturday 9am-5pm, Gardens West Conference Room
All ladies are invited to join the fun of a “sew day” mystery retreat led by Sally Rapp. We’ll create a simple project using fat quarter fabric (a fat quarter is 18”x22”). Like a box of Crayola crayons, your fabric should be of a “happy” color using prints or solids. Pick up a supply list in the Life Enrichment Office and return with your fabric donation by January 25. The mystery and fun of the day will be to see what we made that will make everyone smile. Cost: $5pp payable the day of class. Sign up at Resident Services.
** INTRODUCTION TO STAINED GLASS February 4, Tuesday 9:30-11am, Art Studio
This six-week course, held on Tuesdays, is a great class for beginners. You will experience cutting, grinding, wrapping, soldering and finishing glass. You’ll use both copper foil and lead. Class size is limited to five. Teacher: Bonnie Lord Cost: Free to Art Guild members $10pp non-members Sign up at Resident Services.
**STAINED GLASS – THE NEXT STEP
February 6, Thursday 9:30-11am, Art Studio
This six-week course (or until you’re finished) is a new class for those who have taken or are currently taking, a stained glass class. Project is a small window. Receive experience using a pattern and more practice with cutting and soldering. Class size is limited to five. Teacher: Bonnie Lord Cost: Free to Art Guild members $10pp non-members Material cost: $15pp Sign up at Resident Services.
TRIP SIGN-UP CONTINUED FEBRUARY 23, SUNDAY **PENN SQUARE MUSIC 1:45pm depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 6pm (Sign up begins January 2)
Penn Square Music Festival presents Lift Every Voice and Sing. A concert of 20th and 21st Century African/American Composers, features four immensely talented African/ American young artists accompanied on the piano by Lancaster’s own Dr. Maria Corley. Cost: $36pp includes show & transportation Sign up at Resident Services.
FEBRUARY 26, WEDNESDAY **DUTCH APPLE DINNER THEATER 10:30am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 5pm (Sign up begins January 2)
Dutch Apple Dinner Theater presents Grumpy Old Men. Don’t miss this laughout-loud story of family, friendship, love and romance in a fresh new musical. The story of two aging men, Max and John, neighbors who have been feuding for most of their lives. They are re-united in friendship through the love and compassion of their new neighbor. Cost: $64pp includes buffet lunch, show & transportation. Sign up at Resident Services.
What’s New on GSV-TV, Channel 956 in January MORNING MOVIES… 8AM & *6PM
MONDAYS: Gaithers; Southern gospel and contemporary Christian music. TUESDAYS*: January Endeavor with Scott Miller WEDNESDAYS*: This is Sycamore Springs, January Episode with Megan Bennett
GSV TV Channel 956
THURSDAYS*: Garden Spot Village Welcome Video from Destination Magazine
JANUARY FUN FEATURE: TRIVIA
Tune to GSV-TV 956 in January for fun trivia to begin the New Year. For example… Before 1752 which month was the first of the year? You will find the answer when you tune in to GSV-TV for daily trivia in January. Enjoy… and… Happy New Year!
EXERCISING AT HOME: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 6am and Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1pm REBROADCASTS: Towne Meeting is rebroadcast the same week, Tuesday, 7pm and Wednesday, 2pm & 7pm.
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 JANUARY 2020 BE SURE TO SIGN UP! THURSDAY, JANUARY 2
TRIP SIGN-UP beginning 8am, Theater
REMEMBER: if you choose to arrive prior to 8am, place your name on the “I’m waiting for a #” paper. At 7:30am a volunteer will arrive and distribute #’s. Beginning at 8am, we will to call #’s. Note – if you are not present when your # is called, you will be issued a new # in sequential order upon your return. Questions? Call Life Enrichment (6007) or (6133).
JANUARY 3, FRIDAY & JANUARY 15, WEDNESDAY **MALL SHOPPING 9:30am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return 1:30pm Bargains and more will call to you as the New Year begins. We’ll leave the shopping to you if you’ll leave the driving to us. (1/3) Park City (1/15) Ephrata ReUzit Cost: $6pp transportation Sign up at Resident Services.
JANUARY 7, TUESDAY **PA FARM SHOW 8am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 3:30pm (Sign up began December 4)
Pennsylvania is proud to host the largest indoor agricultural exposition in the country. Held at the Harrisburg Farm Show Complex, features include livestock, horses, entertainment, food and more. Cost: $6pp includes transportation Sign up at Resident Services.
JANUARY 8, WEDNESDAY **PARCR 8am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 5pm
Retirement community residents are invited to attend the quarterly meeting of the PA Alliance of Retirement Community Residents (PARCR). Location:Bethany Village, Mechanicsburg Cost: $16pp includes $10pp PARCR fee (payable at the door) and $6pp transportation fee. Sign up at Resident Services.
JANUARY 9, THURSDAY **RED HAT TEA/LUNCH & MOVIE 1pm, Village Park (Sign up began December 4) Wear your best red and purple outfit, complete with red hat, to this fanciful Red Hat Tea/Lunch. Red Hatters, past and present are invited to come together to celebrate all things Downton Abbey. Conversation will be plentiful, tea/ lunch yummy and movie fun. Cost: $16pp billed to your account Sign up deadline: January 3 Sign up at Resident Services.
JANUARY 17, FRIDAY & JANUARY 21, TUESDAY **LUNCH BUNCH 10:30am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 2pm (Sign up begins January 2)
Travel with Lunch Bunch to the Olive Garden Italian Kitchen where your meal is made by hand and with heart, every day. Cost: $6pp transportation.Sign up at Resident Services.
JANUARY 24, FRIDAY **PAINT NITE 6-8pm, Village Park See page 18 for details.
JANUARY 26, SUNDAY **SERVANT STAGE CO, FROZEN JR. 2pm depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 6pm (Sign up began December 4)
Servant Stage Youth Theater, students ages 10-18 years, will perform Frozen, Jr. Based on the 2018 Disney musical, Frozen, Jr. brings Elsa and Anna into a magical life, onstage, with memorable songs from the animated film. An enchanting show for all ages.
JANUARY 28, TUESDAY **LADIES TO LUNCH 11am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 2:30pm (Sign up begins January 2)
Shed your worries and cares and join us for a lovely lunch at the Olde Lincoln House. Enjoy the food, enjoy the history of this early 19th century tavern located in New Ephrata and named for thenpresident Lincoln. Cost: Meal cost on own $6pp transportation. Sign up at Resident Services.
FEBRUARY 2, SUNDAY **LANCASTER BIBLE COLLEGE 1pm depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 5:30pm (Sign up begins January 2)
LBC is proud to present the inspiring and captivating musical RUTH, based on the beloved Bible story. This LBC performance represents the first time Sight & Sound Theaters has licensed an original production for public use. LBC students and a live orchestra will be featured. Cost: $44pp includes show & transportation Sign up at Resident Services.
FEBRUARY 10, MONDAY **LANCASTER COMMUNITY CONCERT 6:30pm depart Apartment Suites Lobby (Sign up began July 3)
GSV provides transportation for Lancaster Community Concert season ticket holders. If you are unable to attend a specific concert, please call Resident Services (6000) so that others may ride in your place. Cost: $6pp transportation. Sign up at Resident Services.
Cost: Pay-what-you-will ticket price. $6pp transportation Sign up at Resident Services.
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