LIFE ENRICHMENT AUGUST 2021 BE SURE TO SIGN UP! TUESDAY, AUGUST 3
SIGN-UP beginning 8am, Theater
Reminder: 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 begin 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).
AUGUST 6, FRIDAY **SHOPPING SHUTTLE 9:30am depart Apartment Suites Lobby 11:30am approximate return Ride the GSV bus to Weaver’s Store Limited seating. Sign up at Resident Services.
AUGUST 10, 11, 24 & 25 **ICE CREAM TRAIL 12:30pm depart Apartment Suites Lobby See page 4 for details.
AUGUST 12 & 26 THURSDAY **UNION CANAL TUNNEL & PARK 9:30am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 1:30pm (Sign up began July 6) Take a narrated boat tour through the oldest existing transportation tunnel in the United States. In the 1820’s, the Union Canal linked the commercial centers of Harrisburg, Reading and Philadelphia. Today, it is maintained by the Lebanon County Historical Society. Picnic tables available. Please pack a lunch. Cost: $16pp includes boat ride, guided tour and GSV transportation. Sign up at Resident Services.
AUGUST 18, WEDNESDAY **CANOEING & KAYAKING 9:20am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 2:30pm
Join the Wellness Department for a fun-filled day with Northbrook Canoe Co., offering canoeing and kayaking along the Brandywine River. See page 18 for details.
AUGUST 25, TUESDAY **BARNSTORMERS BASEBALL 5:30pm depart Apartment Suites Lobby See page 7 for details.
SEPTEMBER 8, WEDNESDAY **25TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER WITH THE QUEEN & JOUST (Sign up begins August 3)
Garden Spot Village celebrates 25 years by having Dinner with the Queen. A fabulous medieval feast with all the fixings will be served in the great outdoors under a shady canopy. Travel back in time as Roundtable Productions fills the afternoon with sights and sounds of a medieval festival including intricate costumes, juggling, music and a live joust. A GSV resident exclusive event, tickets must be purchased ahead of time. Cost: $25pp (choice of 2pm feast or 5:30pm feast) Sign up at Resident Services.
SEPTEMBER 13, MONDAY **VICTORIAN CAPE MAY 7am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 9:30pm (Sign up began May 4)
Visit historic Cape May, New Jersey, the Victorian seaside gem and oldest resort in the country. Enjoy the morning browsing, shopping and eating lunch on your own. The afternoon will include a guided ridealong mansion tour aboard the Sea Trolley, with a stop at the Mission Inn. Wrap up the day with dinner at a local seafood restaurant. Cost: $142pp includes Elite Coach transportation, trolley & Inn tour, dinner and driver gratuity. Sign up at Resident Services.
SEPTEMBER 22, WEDNESDAY **HORSESHOE CURVE 6:30am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 10:15pm (Sign up began March 2) Today’s adventure includes a visit to the Altoona Railroaders Museum, lunch at Allegro Restaurant, and an Amtrak ride around the Horseshoe Curve. Additional information can be found in the 2021 GSV Excursions booklet. Cost: $165pp Sign up at Resident Services.
OCTOBER 14, THURSDAY **FLIGHT 93 MEMORIAL 7am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 9pm (Sign up began June 2)
Dedicated to the American Heroes of two historical events which occurred in Pennsylvania, we’ll tour: The Flight 93 National Memorial & Memorial Chapel. We will also tour the Quecreek Mine Rescue Site; remembering the miraculous rescue of miners trapped 240 feet beneath a farmer’s field. Considerable walking is involved. Additional information can be found in the 2021 GSV Excursions booklet. Cost: $124pp includes Elite Coach transportation, guide service, memorials, lunch and driver gratuity. Sign up at Resident Services.
DECEMBER 2, THURSDAY **RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 8am depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 9pm (Sign up began June 2)
Please note date change The Christmas Spectacular, starring world famous Radio City Rockettes is an unparalleled show. Mr. George Wessner, friend to GSV, will be the featured organist. Time, on your own, is included to view New York and purchase lunch. We will make a dinner stop, on our way home, at Mastori’s Diner. Meal costs on own. Considerable walking is involved. Additional information can be found in the 2021 GSV Excursions booklet. Cost: $173pp includes Elite Coach transportation, 2nd mezz. seating and driver gratuity. Sign up at Resident Services.
