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VARIETYTHE November 2022 | A Publication of Garden Spot Village OPEN HOUSE Saturday, November 26 See page 5 for details
CONTENTS
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Development
Dining Services Life Enrichment
Around Town Train Room Open House Servant Stage Company Marketing
Saturday Evening Concerts GSV-TV Channel 956 MOHI Founders Visit Pastoral Services
Making a Difference
Social Services Theater Experiences
Christmas Tree Lighting Can You Tell Us Apart???
Volunteer Services Wellness
Explore Something New Quest for Learning Sign-Up
PUBLISHER
Garden Spot Village
OUR MISSION
We will enrich the lives of older adults as an expression of Christ’s love.
EDITOR
Colleen Musselman
TYPESETTER
Samantha Stone
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Brandon Adams
PROOFREADERS
Ruth Buehler, Juanita Fox
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
—The Concord Room 11am–2pm
Drop in to learn how you can help us build a new home for 5 residents in our Cooperative Living Community
1. Learn more about the design, construction and volunteer opportunities for our second cooperative living project at Garden Spot Village.
2. Visit with friends from our first Thistledown co-op living home.
3. Gift online during ExtraGive at extragive.org/organizations/garden-spot-village Or make a gift by cash or check during our event.
Questions? Call Wendy Nagle at 6215.
Submission forms on CATIE > Resident Documents and at Resident Services.
ANGEL TREES
Personalize your Angels in the Chapel Lobby. Bring the form you received via mail and your Benevolent Fund donation in the amount of $10 for each angel at the following times:
Thursday, November 17 9:30–11:30am Tuesday, November 22 9:30–11:30am Tuesday, November 29 9:30–11:30am
Celebration of Life Ceremony held Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 7:00 PM in GSV Chapel.
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Christy Turner, Sodexo, General Manager
Thanksgiving Day Menu Thursday, November 24, 11am - 2pm Roasted Chestnut Bisque Bacon Chive Crema - $4.00 Beet, Pear, Apple Salad Arugula, Cranberries, Almonds, Sesame-Apple Cider Vinaigrette - $5.50 Traditional Carved Oven Roasted Organic Turkey - $7.99 Raw Sugar Glazed Ham Served with Crushed Pineapple and Sage - $6.79 Philadelphia Soft Pretzel & Crab Crusted Salmon Fresh Dill and Shallot Sauce - $12.00 Traditional Potato Bread Stuffing | Roasted Winter Squash Blend | Mashed Potatoes | Whipped Sweet Potato Crunch Whipped with a hint of Brown Sugar, Nutmeg, Pumpkin Seed Streusel | Green Bean Casserole | Roasted Asparagus $1.39 Per Side Assorted Desserts including: Pumpkin Pie | Pumpkin Roll | Apple Pie and Mince Pie • Reservations for parties of 8 or less accepted for the Terrace Dining Room beginning Monday, October 3. Please call Extension 6071. Tables are booked on a first come, first serve basis. • Reservations for large parties, seating in the Concord Room or Village Park accepted beginning Monday, October 3, 2022. Please call extension 6202. • Please Note: Refresh coffee shop will not open on Thanksgiving Day. The Harvest Table and Terrace Dining Room will be open for the “Noon” meal only so that our staff is able to enjoy holiday time with their families.
NOVEMBER 10, THURSDAY, 10AM, CONCORD
Topic: Thanksgiving substitutes; No turkey, no problem with Dietitian Tara Phillips & Chef Michael Pezzilo
LIFE ENRICHMENT
**All NEW sign-ups begin November 2
NOVEMBER 1, TUESDAY Village Life Overview
9am, Concord Room
If you are new to GSV, we invite you to a casual way to learn more about life at GSV and meet others who are navigating this new experience.
NOVEMBER 2, WEDNESDAY
**Ladies Breakfast
SPEAKER SERIES
NOVEMBER 3, THURSDAY
7pm, Chapel
Speaker: Jeff Coon, Actor and Fulton Fund Director
Learn about a most interesting piece of local history, the Fulton Theater. Jeff will share Fulton Theater history, it’s future and what the Fulton does beyond producing shows.
Q&A time will be allotted. A GSV exclusive event.
SPINTOPIA
NOVEMBER 8 & 22, TUESDAY 7pm, Theater
Tuesday Game Night brings a whole new game opportunity… SPINTOPIA. If you like Wheel-ofFortune, you will love SPINTOPIA! A GSV host will help you spin the virtual wheel, choose a letter and solve the clue. It’s great fun and great for the mind! Try it. FREE, courtesy of GSV partnership
VETERAN’S DAY PROGRAM
NOVEMBER 11, FRIDAY
2pm, Chapel
Speaker: Chief Daryl Keiser, GSFR
Join us as we honor those who served. Music selections provided by GSV family and friends. A GSV exclusive event.
8am, Yoder’s Restaurant
7:45 depart Apartment Suites Lobby
Special Guest: Marcia Parsons, SNF
The first Wednesday, monthly, GSV ladies gather for friendship and food. Menu dining or buffet. Drive or ride the bus.
NOVEMBER 3 & 17, THURSDAY Coffee & Conversation
9am, Chapel & GSV-TV
All are welcome to attend Coffee & Conversation. Q&A time will be allotted in-person or by calling 717.298.0030.
NOVEMBER 6, SUNDAY Hymn Sing
7pm, GSV-TV
Gordon Lash leads an in-person Hymn Sing. Please note change in day, November only.
NOVEMBER 7, 14, 21 & 28, MONDAY Ask-a-Nurse / Blood Pressure Check
9-11am, Gardens West Health Center
Courtesy of Continuous Home Care. No appointment necessary.
NOVEMBER 8, TUESDAY
Election Day
7am-8pm, Chapel
GSV is a polling location for Earl Township. GSV resident voters living in Earl Township, please enter from the interior Chapel lobby. Please be aware of additional traffic on campus today.
Note: many Sycamore Springs residnts vote within the borough of New Holland. Check your voter registration for location.
Colleen Musselman, Director of Life Enrichment
NOVEMBER 8, TUESDAY & NOVEMBER 14, MONDAY Council Meetings
9am, Forge (11/8) Cottage Council (11/14) Apartment Council
NOVEMBER 9, WEDNESDAY Alliance Christian School Play
2pm, Chapel
The students of Alliance Christian School, under the direction of GSV’s own Bekah Smith, will perform Peter/Wendy. This lyrical interpretation of Peter Pan will mesmerize audiences of all ages. Family and friends invited.
NOVEMBER 10, THURSDAY Red Hatters
12noon, Concord Room
Red Hatters are invited to bring a Harvest Table lunch to the Concord Room for an afternoon of fun and laughter. A delightful create-your-own-card project will be taught by Paula Schmauk.
Cost: $4pp (card supplies provided)
Meal cost: on-your-own Sign up at Resident Services.
NOVEMBER 18, FRIDAY
Servant Stage 2022/2023 First Look
7pm, Chapel
A virtual first look into the upcoming 2023 season, plus a 2022 season review. Light refreshments will be served. A GSV resident exclusive event.
NOVEMBER 21, MONDAY
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like CHRISTMAS! Christmas decorating, throughout the entire GSV community, will begin today. Enjoy the transformation!
NOVEMBER 21, MONDAY Towne Meeting
2pm, Chapel & GSV-TV
Monthly, GSV team members share the latest Village happenings.
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Nov 1- 6 Sleepy Hollow - Strasburg Rail
Nov 3 A utumn Jubilee Fundraiser - EL ANCO Library
Nov 4 Lancas ter 1st Friday - Downtown Lancaster City
Nov 5 Pumpkin Madness F est - Cherry Crest Adventure Farm
Nov 11 Lititz 2nd F riday - Downtown Lititz
Nov 26 Small Business S aturday
Nov 26 Candleligh t Open House - Ephrata Cloister
TRAIN ROOM OPEN HOUSE
NOVEMBER 26, SATURDAY or DECEMBER 3, 10, 17, 23 & 30 1:30-4pm, Gardens West Lower Level
Stop by the Train Room to see the many O-gauge and HO-guage lines. Enjoy a conversation with Thomas the Tank Engine and admire the workmanship of the displays. Donations appreciated. Family, friends and public welcome.
SERVANT STAGE COMPANY
NOVEMBER 25, FRIDAY & NOVEMBER 26, SATURDAY 7pm, Chapel
Servant Stage Company performs A Christmas Carol; a faithful rendition of Dicken’s classic holiday tale of redemption, charity and the spirit of Christmas. Cost: Pay-What-You-Will at the door. Family, friends & public invited.
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MARKETING
THANK YOU
A special “Thank You!” to everyone who helped to make Explore Retirement Living a huge success! This is our biggest open house event each year and we couldn’t do it without our volunteer tour guides and hosts! Our guests appreciated the opportunity to see your home and to talk with you about your experience living at Garden Spot Village. We are thankful for the time you spent interacting with prospective residents and sharing your story.
NEW WEBSITE!
If you haven’t had the opportunity to see our new website, take the time to visit www.gardenspotvillage.org. You’ll discover inspiring resident stories, as well as information about life at Garden Spot Village and Lancaster County.
CHRISTMAS DROP-IN
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 6-8 PM
Join us for a festive evening of delicious desserts and fellowship. Residents, Future Residents Invited!
DIRECTORY PHOTOS
If your photo is not currently included in the Directory or was not captured within the last three years, please contact Resident Services (6000) to make an appointment for one of our upcoming photo days.
SHORT FILMS
NOVEMBER ENDEAVOR
Highlighting the opportunities for people to live and work with purpose in community at Garden Spot Village. Watch online: gsc.gl/media
Invite your friends to a 2023 LOOK & LEARN
SEMINAR
WED, FEBRUARY 22 WED, MAY 24 THU, JULY 27 THU, SEPTEMBER 14 10:30am–12:30pm
Get details & register at: gsc.gl/looknlearn
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Kelly Sweigart, Director of Sales
NOVEMBER 19
AUSCULTATION BRASS
Auscultation Brass consists of a variety of physicians from various specialties. Even though the doctors chose the field of medicine as a career, music has always played a large part in their lives.
Donations accepted at the door. Residents, families and public welcome.
GSV-TV Channel 956: What’s New in November
SHORT FILMS
MONDAYS, 8am: Gaithers, Southern gospel and contemporary Christian music
TUESDAYS, 6pm: November Endeavor
NOVEMBER FEATURE
GSV-TV will feature Thankfulness Thoughts in November. As Woody Allen says… “I am thankful for laughter, except when milk comes out of my nose”. Happy Thankfulness Month and Have Fun!
APRIL 20
EXERCISING AT HOME: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 6:30am and Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1pm
REBROADCASTS: Towne Meeting is rebroadcast the same week, Tuesday, 7pm and Wednesday, 2pm.
Sunday Worship Service is rebroadcast the following Sunday, 2pm. (Coffee & Conversation and Towne Meeting can also be found on CATIE & MyGSV under Video.)
Richard Amoroso, cello & Asaki Nakagawa, piano
NOTE: If you see in the Weekly Announcements, the event is scheduled for broadcasting.
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Channel 956 GSV TV Public Invited | Donations Accepted at the Door | Schedule Subject to Change CONCERT SERIES SATURDAY EVENING 7pm | GSV CHAPEL
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Missions of Hope International’s Founders are Coming to Garden Spot Village!
Welcome Reception
Sunday, November 13, 7-8pm, GSV Chapel
Come to welcome Dr. Wallace & Mary Kamau to Lancaster County and learn how God started MOHI through them. Refreshments will be served. Love offering accepted.
Pop-up Fair Trade Market
Tuesday, November 15, 10-2pm, GSV Village Square
Stop by the tables in Village Square, outside The Artisans Corner, to browse the handcrafted jewelry, African fabric bags, baskets, and gifts that were made by students and alumni from the MOHI Technical Training Institute (MTTI) in Mathare Valley, Kenya. All proceeds support MTTI.
ALL THREE EVENTS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Help spread the word, Invite your friends!
Garden Spot Villages partnership with MOHI is brought to you by Pastoral Services.
Live Interview with the Kamaus
Tuesday, November 15, 2-4pm, GSV Chapel
Learn more about how MOHI transforms lives through the hope of Christ in disadvantaged communities in Kenya and beyond, as well as their partnership with Garden Spot Village. Q&A time allotted. Love offering accepted.
Missions of Hope International (MOHI) is a holistic ministry serving children and families in disadvantaged communities throughout Kenya. Driven by the mission to transform lives through the hope of Jesus Christ, MOHI has built more than 30 schools, impacted tens of thousands of families, and shared the love of Jesus with more than 30,000 children since its inception in 2000.
Through partnerships with churches and supporters worldwide, like Garden Spot Village, MOHI has grown from an individual calling to a global ministry changing the landscape of opportunity in povertystricken areas. Today, MOHI offers a wide variety of integrated programs that seek to educate, empower, restore, and redeem whole communities for Christ.
Join the calling or learn more at www.MOHIafrica.org or visit MOHI on Facebook or Instagram.
MARK YOUR
Dr. Wallace & Mary Kamau MOHI Founders and Directors
PASTORAL SERVICES
Chet Yoder, Campus Pastor
NOVEMBER 23, WEDNESDAY
Women’s Breakfast
8am, Concord Room
Gather around good food, engage with friends and make new connections. All women are invited. Guest speaker: Marilyn Martin, daughter of residents Laurence and Shirley King, is a Kindergarten teacher at Hinkletown Mennonite School.
“We all need God to speak peace and hope into our storms of life. Adjust your focus to hear from God through biblical tips, personal experiences and kindergarten stories.”
NOVEMBER 30, WEDNESDAY
Men’s Christian Fellowship
9am, Garden Towers
All MCF groups will meet together with a devotional by Maple Farm Chaplain Elvin Kennel. All men are welcome!
UPCOMING EVENTS
NOVEMBER 2 & 16, WEDNESDAY
Men’s Christian Fellowship
9am, Meeting in Various Locations
A continuing study of 1 & 2 Peter. Contact Don Aldrich 610.299.0713 for information.
NOVEMBER 2 & 9, WEDNESDAY Chaplains’ Bible Study
7pm, Chapel & Channel 956
Topic: The Way of Christ. Join us for review and reflection.
NOVEMBER 3, THURSDAY
Widowed Men’s Gathering
8am, Concord Room
Dale Hostetter will demonstrate a “Yipstick.” Come and invite a friend!
NOVEMBER 3, 10 & 17, THURSDAY Women’s Bible Study
10am, Garden Towers
Topic: Acts: The Power of the Gospel, taught by Sally & Liz
NOVEMBER 17, THURSDAY
Men’s Breakfast at Yoder’s 7:30am, Yoder’s Restaurant Food, Fellowship and a Devotional by former GSV Chaplain Ken Martin.
NOVEMBER 20, SUNDAY Thanksgiving Service
7pm, Chapel
Our annual time of Thanksgiving with music by various GSV groups and Thanksgiving themed readings.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4 DECEMBER VESPERS SERVICE
6pm, Chapel 2nd Sunday in Advent: “Breaking the Bounds of Merciful Hope”
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21 DECEMBER WOMEN’S BREAKFAST
8am, Concord Room
Guest speaker: Gayle Roper, who loves stories, whether reading one or writing one. She has authored more than 60 books and has won multiple awards. “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: My Life as a Writer.” Christmas books make great gifts. A selection of her books will be available for sale.
SAVE THE DATE: Women’s Retreat!
APRIL 21-23, 2023
Women of GSV and Staff Weekend. Friday evening through Sunday afternoon at St. Mary of Providence Retreat Center, Elverson, PA (Formally the Potts Mansion). Food, fellowship and fun!
More information to follow!
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NOVEMBER 1-30
COLLECTION: CROSSNET HATS, SCARVES, GLOVES & MITTENS
According to Lancaster News correspondent, Patrick Burns, “Measuring poverty may be harder to do in a rural community than it can be in the inner-city, but its effects can be felt everywhere — even in Eastern Lancaster County. Many children in the Elanco School District live below the poverty level.” Together, we can help the school children as we collect:
HATS | SCARVES | GLOVES | MITTENS
**No adult items please
UPCOMING COLLECTION DECEMBER 1-31: CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS & CARDS FOR SOLDIERS
THANK YOU!
Dear Garden Spot Village Superheroes: Thank you all so very much for diligently collecting ALL of those many Coke Caps!!! We are so grateful for your support. May you be blessed!
- The New Holland Elementary PTO
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SOCIAL SERVICES
Sherilyn Lapp, Director of Social Services
MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT REMINDERS
OCTOBER 15 - DECEMBER 7, 2022
• Call Resident Services (6000) if you would like to schedule an appointment to review your Medicare D Prescription Drug plan with a member of Social Services.
• Be vigilant for scams! We are hearing from many residents receiving phone calls offering “new, free” Medicare plans. Once the caller has piqued your interest, they request verification of your social security and/or Medicare number. Unless you initiated the call, do NOT provide personal information over the phone.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS
NOVEMBER 9, WEDNESDAY MY FELLOW TRAVELER
10am, Theater
Facilitator: Leslie Sitlinger (6076) & Melody Karick (6136)
Noticing cognitive changes in yourself? For fellowship and tips on resilient living in a safe, relaxed environment, join others experiencing the same.
NOVEMBER 9, WEDNESDAY GRIEF SUPPORT
2pm, Theater | Facilitator: Jenny Snyder (6259)
Video from GriefShare, “Surviving the Holidays”
NOVEMBER 10, THURSDAY LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP
3pm, Garden Towers | Facilitator: Leah Hoffner (6171)
Topic: Tips for Labeling and Organizing the Home
NOVEMBER 14, MONDAY CAREGIVER’S SUPPORT GROUP
10am, Concord Room | Facilitator: Leah Hoffner (6171)
NOVEMBER 16, WEDNESDAY COMPASSIONATE NEIGHBOR
10am, Theater
Facilitator: Leslie Sitlinger (6076) & Melody Karick (6136)
Learn how to support friends or a family member experiencing cognitive challenges.
NOVEMBER 16, WEDNESDAY SHARING WITH SUPPORTIVE FRIENDS
10am, Prayer and Meditation Room
Facilitator: Jenny Snyder (6259)
Encouragement and support for those feeling down, alone or anxious. Please RSVP.
NOVEMBER 28, MONDAY PARKINSONS DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP
2pm, Garden Towers | Facilitator: Sherilyn Lapp (6264)
Special Speaker: Laura Gribble, GSV Music Therapist
Topic: Having fun with music!
ONLINE HEARING LOSS NETWORK
Facilitator: Mary Beth Villafane (6010)
www.hearingloss.gsvnet.org
NOVEMBER 6, 13, 20 & 27, SUNDAYS ELANCO NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP
6:30pm, GSV Prayer & Mediation Room
Call 410.598.6792 for more information.
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WATCHING MOVIES IN COMMUNITY
LOUNGING WITH MOVIES AT HOME
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
YOU TELL US APART???
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THEATER EXPERIENCES!
FRIDAY FLICKS | 2PM & 7PM, THEATER 11/4 & 11/11 Freedom Writers, 2007, PG-13 11/18 & 11/25 Oddball, 2015, PG CURIOSITY STREAMING | 7PM, THEATER 11/6 New Zealand; A Violent Past 11/27 New Zealand; A Threatening Present TRAVEL SERIES | 3:30PM, THEATER 11/7 Gramany’s Wild Amazon 11/28 Wild Portugal TUESDAY MUSICALS | 2PM & 7PM, THEATER 11/15 The Big Band Years; Sentimental Journey MOVIE OLDIES | 2PM & 7PM, THEATER ONLY 11/17 To Kill A Mocking Bird (cc)
FRIDAY CLASSICS | 7PM ONLY ON GSV-TV CHANNEL 956 November Feature: Happy Birthday Sally Field MOVIE RERUNS TUESDAY & THURSDAY | 2PM & 7PM ONLY ON GSV-TV CHANNEL 957 11/1, 3, 8 & 10 K ing Richard, 2009, PG-13 11/15, 17, 22 & 24 Crooked House, 2017, PG-13 Movies are subject to change. See the Weekly Announcements or CATIE for updates.
DECEMBER 3, SATURDAY 5:30-7pm, PAVILION Julien Newborg - Facility Services, Painter Brandon Newborg - Facility Services, Electrician CAN
Answer is upside down below the photo. ANSWERfromL-R:Brandon,Julien It’s a Dickens of a Christmas with sparkling lights, caroling, the sounds of brass, luscious hearth-baked Christmas cookies and holiday snacks. Stay the entire time or drop-in as your schedule allows. Entertainment will be provided by Perfect Harmony of Servant Stage and The GSV Brass Ensemble.
VOLUNTEER SERVICES
Fingerprints don't fade on the lives we touch
CONNECTING YOU TO YOUR PURPOSE
“We are the human resources department of volunteers—without payroll” Jodi Lefever, Volunteer Director Assistant, says with a smile. “People who are interested in volunteering start with us,” adds Daryl Groff, Director of Volunteer Services. Many people move to Garden Spot Village for the robust volunteer program. Each year more than 400 residents volunteer an average of 45,000 combined hours. It’s truly inspiring! Resident volunteers repeatedly say that volunteering quickly connects them to their neighbors, gives them purpose and inspires them. This vision for volunteering is contagious!
Learn more: New residents and volunteers are encouraged to email, call, or visit Volunteer Services in order to pick up an application. Complete an Application: Just like when you applied for a job, you will provide valuable information to the Volunteer Services team on your application. This information helps match you to the right volunteer opportunities. You will also need to complete a background check, as required by Pennsylvania law.
Attend Orientation: About seven times a year the Volunteer Services team provides a 45-minute orientation session in the Theater. The next orientation is set for November 10 at 10am. During the orientation, we walk you through the volunteer handbook, share information about volunteer opportunities, explain how to record your volunteer hours and more.
Participate in an Interview: After each orientation, Daryl arranges to meet with each volunteer one-on-one. This valuable conversation allows you to share a little more about your interests, skills and goals for volunteering.
Try New Opportunities: Based on the interests and skills you’ve shared, Jodi and Amanda Feeg match you with volunteer opportunities. They may contact you directly with volunteer opportunities or share your name with other GSV departments.
Find your Niche: Maybe you’ll excel at serving customers at Share & Care, stocking the shelves at Linden, cleaning up leaves and sticks after storms or helping to administer the U.S. News & World Reports Survey. You’ll find a new volunteer opportunity that is unique to you!
“The opportunities we provide are fluid,” Jodi says. “We are constantly updating our volunteer opportunities, as new ones pop up, and old ones fade away.”
Get connected: Contact Volunteer Services at volunteer@gardenspotvillage.org, (6204) or at their office during regular business hours. In addition, volunteers are required to have the COVID-19 vaccine, as well as the annual flu shot.
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WELLNESS
TIPS TO CELEBRATE A HEALTHY NOVEMBER & THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving is that time of year when we celebrate the harvest and blessings of the previous year. This is why the tradition calls for a huge family feast. You can enjoy the traditional food and not go overboard with eating while having fun times with friends and family. Set yourself up for a healthy November. (Remember, it’s not what you eat between Thanksgiving and Christmas, but what you eat between Christmas and Thanksgiving that keeps you healthy.)
1. Be Proactive: Exercise, burn those extra calories.
2. Eat 3 meals day: Skipping meals leads to overeating.
3. Pick your favorites: Don’t waste your appetite on dishes you can eat anytime.
4. Avoid second rounds: Save it for tomorrow instead.
5. Slow down: Eat slower and enjoy every bite, Nibble and Sip not Gobble and Gulp.
6. Plan your Plate: Start with your greens, then turkey, then potatoes (the 1st food you put on your plate is the biggest portion).
7. Plan for Dessert: Would you rather have a roll or pie?
8. Wellness is more than fitness - it has many different dimensions to help make you well-rounded. Just like spokes on a wheel, work to balance and keep it rolling. There are various positive aspects of wellness. Strive for a balanced life.
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 2pm, Garden Towers
Topic: Food & Fitness
WALK AND TALK
TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS 8am | Outdoor Pavilion
(Rain Location: Apartment Suites Lobby)
While the weather is still crisp, join us as we walk around the campus and surrounding areas. Walks are a great way to burn those pumpkin pie calories.
Questions? Contact Lauren 717.355.6228 or lgraber@gardenspotvillage.org
FLU SHOT AND COVID VACCINES FOR GSV INDEPENDENT LIVING RESIDENTS
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 9am-3pm, Chapel
Influenza High Dose (65+) vaccines, Pfizer and Moderna Bivalent COVID vaccines, given by Stauffer’s pharmacy in the GSV Chapel. Sign up for one or both vaccines. For an appointment, call Resident Services (6000). Remember to bring your COVID vaccine card to the appointment.
Any questions - call Lauren, 717.355.6228.
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FORMER IVEP VOLUNTEER VISITS GSV!
EUN HEE served as an IVEP volunteer through Mennonite Central Committee from August 2017 through July 2018. During her year at Garden Spot Village she made many memories. She took piano lessons from Hollace Tafeen, traveled to North Carolina with a Travel with Purpose Trip, dressed up as a rabbit for Easter and helped to make a boat for the Boat Regatta.
When she returned to Seoul, South Korea, she says, “It was so touching to receive mail from New Holland.” She was thankful for the residents who continued to stay in contact with her. She recently stopped in, while she was back in the U.S. for a work trip. As she walked through Garden Spot Village she was thankful to reconnect with friends. She also spent time with her “American Mom,” Colleen Musselman. The two enjoyed a trip to Lapp Valley for ice cream, Yoder’s Buffet and New Holland Re-Uzit.
TRIVIA NIGHT
NOVEMBER 13, SUNDAY
7PM, CONCORD ROOM
Featuring a brand new website and expanded categories of trivia questions! Form a team of 2 to 4 players. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team. Send team members’ and captains’ names to Don Robbins, drobbins@ptd.net
**QUEST FOR LEARNING
NOVEMBER 1 – DECEMBER 6
9:30AM, THEATER
(SIGN UP BEGAN OCTOBER 5)
Topic: What’s Opera Doc?
Speaker: Scott G. Drackley, Penn Square Music, Lancaster
We’ll learn about the highs, lows, ins and outs of Opera… the beginning, the magic of Mozart, Verdi, Wagner, Puccini and more.
For more than forty years, Quest for Learning has offered the Lancaster community an opportunity to attend quality continuing educational and enlightening seminars.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AT GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE
**CARD CONNECTION
NOVEMBER 17, THURSDAY
1PM, ART STUDIO
MAIN STREET ART GALLERY & APARTMENT SUITES DISPLAY CASE
NOVEMBER 1-30 Gallery Feature: Fiber Art Glass Case Feature: Little Fiber Art
NOTE: Resident Art in December, theme: “Winter.” Sign up at Resident Services to participate.
BOOK CLUB
NOVEMBER 2, WEDNESDAY
2PM, GARDENS SOUTH CONFERENCE ROOM
November Book: The Ride of Her Life by E. Letts
December Book: The Carnegie Maid by M. Benedict
ARTISANS CORNER 1ST FRIDAY POP-UP
NOVEMBER 4, FRIDAY 10AM – 12NOON
Featured Artist: Hershey Hostetter Demonstration: Handcrafted Toys
Teacher: Paula Schmauk Cost: $6pp includes supplies for two cards. Sign up at Resident Services.
COMFORTER KNOTTING
NOVEMBER 22, TUESDAY
9AM-12PM, GARDENS SOUTH CONFERENCE ROOM
If you enjoy stitching (knotting) and supporting MCC, this hands-on monthly meet-up is for you. There’s no need to sign up, just show up and lend a hand.
**CREATIVE CARDS
NOVEMBER 22, TUESDAY
2PM, ART STUDIO
Make a brand-new, hands-on, creative card. Teacher: Marie Diehl
Cost: $6pp includes supplies Sign up at Resident Services.
ART GUILD / ART TALK
NOVEMBER 24, THURSDAY
11AM, THEATER
Happy Thanksgiving! No Art Talk today. See you January, 2023.
Cost: FREE courtesy of GSV sponsorship. Limited seating. Sign up at Resident Services.
AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE
NOVEMBER 1, TUESDAY
9AM-1PM, GARDEN TOWERS
(SIGN UP BEGAN OCTOBER 5)
Open to the public, this 4-hour refresher course requires certificate of previous course completion to attend.
Bring: driver’s license, AARP card and check payable to AARP.
Cost: $20pp AARP member / $25pp non-member. Class size limited. Sign up at Resident Services.
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LIFE ENRICHMENT NOVEMBER 2022 BE SURE TO SIGN UP!
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 SIGN-UP BEGINNING 8AM, THEATER
Reminder: If you choose to arrive prior to 8am, place your name on the “I’m waiting for a #” list. At 7:30am, a volunteer will arrive and distribute #s. Beginning 8am, #s will be called. 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 (6059)
NOVEMBER 4, FRIDAY
**SHOPPING SHUTTLE
9:30am depart Apartment Suites Lobby
Approximate return, 2:30pm (Sign up begins November 2)
Travel with GSV to King-of-Prussia Mall, featuring a diverse mix of over 450 stores, including Nordstrom, Macy’s, Neiman Marcus and more.
Cost: $8pp transportation
Sign up at Resident Services.
NOVEMBER 6, SUNDAY
**LBC CHORALE & ORCHESTRA
2pm depart Apt Suites Lobby
Approximate return, 5:30pm (Sign up began October 5)
Join the Lancaster Bible College orchestra and chorale as they present Saint-Saens glorious Oratorio de Noel, George Walker’s Lyric for Strings and Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Viola and Orchestra.
Cost: Pay-What-You-Will at the door. Limited seating. Sign up at Resident Services.
NOVEMBER 10, THURSDAY
**RED HATTERS
12noon, Concord Room
Red Hatters are invited to bring a Harvest Table lunch to the Concord Room for an afternoon of fun and laughter. A delightful create-yourown-card project will be taught by Paula Schmauk.
Cost: $4pp (card supplies provided)
Meal cost: on-your-own Sign up at Resident Services.
NOVEMBER 22, TUESDAY
**HOLIDAY FLORAL ARRANGEMENT CLASS
10am, Gardens West Conference Room
(Sign up began October 5)
Ken’s Gardens offers a class featuring greens, red and white carnations, baby’s breath and pine cones.
Arrangement should stay fresh well into the Christmas season.
All supplies provided including container, floral foam, and pruners.
Bring your own gardening gloves if desired. Class size limited.
Cost: $28pp.
Sign up at Resident Services.
NOVEMBER 30, WEDNESDAY
**YULETIDE AT WHEATLAND
9am depart Apartment Suites Lobby
Approximate return, 1pm
(Sign up begins November 2)
Celebrate the season with Yuletide at Wheatland: a guided, history and holiday-themed tour. Look at the holiday season as it was experienced throughout President James Buchaman’s lifetime. The tour includes two floors with staircase only. Tour also includes History.org museum and film.
Cost: $25pp includes transportation. Sign up at Resident Services.
DECEMBER 6, TUESDAY
**LADIES TO LUNCH
11am depart Apartment Suites Lobby
Approximate return, 2pm
(Sign up begins November 2)
Ladies of GSV, enjoy a lunch outing to Greenfield Inn, Lancaster’s fine dining restaurant with former White House Chef, John Moeller, in the kitchen. Limited Christmas menu.
Meal cost on own.
Cost: $8pp transportation
Sign up at Resident Services.
DECEMBER 7, WEDNESDAY
**FULTON THEATER
12:30pm depart Apartment Suites Lobby
Approximate return, 5:30pm
(Sign up begins November 2)
Fulton Theater presents the Sponsor Matinee Performance of White Christmas. This timeless classic and holiday tradition is offered to you compliments of GSV show sponsorship.
Cost: $8pp transportation Sign up at Resident Services.
DECEMBER 9, FRIDAY
**New Holland Band
5:30pm depart Apartment Suites Lobby
Approximate return, 10pm (Sign up begins November 2)
If you have pre-purchased tickets to the New Holland Band Holiday Pops Concert at the Double Tree Resort, GSV offers transportation. Bus seating is limited. Cost: $8pp includes transportation. Sign up at Resident Services.
**All NEW sign-ups begin November 2, Wednesday. If a waiting list warrants, a second trip may be scheduled.