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GARDENVARIETY August 2022 | A Publication of Garden Spot Village
Themed Dinners
Are Back
Join us August 17 for the Village
Luau
See page 3 for details!
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CONTENTS
DEVELOPMENT
Wendy Nagle, Director of Development
— Volume 14 Issue 8 — Development.................................... 2 Dining Services............................... 3 Life Enrichment.............................. 4 Wagon Concerts.............................. 4 GSV Ice Cream Trail...................... 4 Summer Arts Program.................... 5 Piano Concert.................................. 5 Glow Party....................................... 5 Marketing........................................ 6 Pastoral Services.............................. 7 GSV Farmers Market...................... 8 GSV-TV Chanel 956....................... 8 Making a Difference....................... 9 Mindful Taste and Learn................ 10 Theater Experiences......................... 10 Social Services................................. 11 Volunteer Services........................... 12 PCA&D & GSV Worshops........... 13 Fulton Theater Premier................... 13 Wellness........................................... 14 Explore Something New................. 15 AARP Smart Driver Course.......... 15 Sign-Up............................................ 16 Around Town.................................. 16
garden soirée
JOIN US SATURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 AT 5:30PM RSVP BY SEPTEMBER 8
You and your guest will savor the flavors at Garden Soirée—a taste for the future, under the tent at Garden Spot Village. Proceeds will benefit the Benevolent Fund. Casual garden party attire is suggested. Watch the sunset, GARDEN SPOT enjoy live music, and celebrate with us.
VILLAGE CHRISTM S MARKET
Event to benefit the Benevolent Fund. Reserve your place by September 8, at gsc.gl/GS22, reply to our invitation by QR code on your smart phone, or call Wendy Nagle at (6215). GARDEN SPOT
VILLAGE CHRISTM S MARKET CHRISTMAS IS COMING! Saturday, December 3, we will open our doors to the Village Christmas Market at Garden Spot Village. We invite you to join us by offering your special gifts of time or talent to benefit the Benevolent Fund.
BE A MAKER 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
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1. Sell goods at a Makers Table in our Village Park. Residents and clubs are
encouraged to apply.
2. P repare freshly made baked goods to be sold in our Village Christmas
Market Bakery, located in the Forge.
3. G ather your friends and prepare an amazing gift basket for sale in
our Village Christmas Market Theatre. 4. M ake music & entertain! Join our cast of strolling troubadours who will entertain our guests with pop-up experiences throughout the day.
BE A VOLUNTEER 1. Retail sales associate to help our customers in the Bakery, Children’s Gift
Market and Gift Basket areas.
2. Greeter to welcome and direct guests entering the Village Square and
Apartment Lobby areas.
3. K ids printmaker assistant to help our children create cards using old-
fashioned printmaking techniques.
Contact Barb Martin (6153) or Wendy Nagle (6215) for details!
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DINING SERVICES
Village Luau Wednesday, August 17, 2022, 5:30pm, Village Park SPECIALTY “ALOHA” DRINK • Ginger Mai Tai
COLD • Tropical Fruit Medley Sliced Watermelon, Pineapple, Dragon Fruit, Guava • Hawaiian Salad Diced Mango, Jicama, Grapefruit, Cilantro, Sesame Seeds, Ginger Mango Dressing • Polynesian Noodle Salad Lo Mein Noodles, Carrots, Scallions, Sweet Chilis, Sesame with Peanut Sauce • Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
Christy Turner, Sodexo, General Manager
COOKING DEMO WITH CHEF MATHEW WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2:30PM VILLAGE PARK
“FLAMBE”
Anyone attending will be able to enter a drawing for a special meal for the winner and a guest with select members of the Dining Services Management Team.
HOT SIDES • Pineapple Ginger Coconut Forbidden Rice • Sugar Cane Roasted Plantains • Roasted Sweet Potatoes
ENTREES “MEA AI” • Huli Huli Chicken Charcoal Grilled Chicken Quarters Brushed with Ginger and Sweet Soy • Kalua Smoked Pork Shoulder Garlic Chili Ponzu Marinated, Mesquite Smoked Pork Shoulder, Sweet and Sour Sauce • Tamarind Marinated Mahi Mahi Banana Leaf Steamed Mahi, Tamarind Glaze, Topped with Tropical Salsa
DESSERTS • Mahi’ai Pineapple Upside down Cake Toasted Sugar, Vanilla Sponge Cake, Maraschino Cherries • Banana Nut Bread Pudding Chocolate Chip, Macadamia and Plantain Bread Pudding with Vanilla Rum Sauce • Hawaiian Wedding Cake Coconut Cream and Caramel topped Pound Cake FESTIVE DRESS ENCOURAGED!!! Buffet Price $27.95 pp, discounts and taxes will be applied. Reservations at Resident Services beginning August 1. THE GARDEN VARIETY | A PUBLICATION OF GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE
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LIFE ENRICHMENT
Colleen Musselman, Director of Life Enrichment
**All NEW sign-ups begin August 3 AUGUST 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, MONDAY
Ask-a-Nurse / Blood Pressure Check
9-11am, Gardens West Health Center Courtesy of Continuous Home Care. No appointment necessary.
7pm, GSV-TV Watch GSV-TV to enjoy the Gerald Wolfe Hymn Sing in Texas. This opportunity takes place August only. In-person Hymn Sing scheduled to return September.
Towne Meeting
9am, Forge (8/8) Apartment Council (8/9) Cottage Council AUGUST 15, MONDAY
AUGUST 2, TUESDAY
2pm, Chapel & GSV-TV Team members share the latest happenings.
9-11am, Resident Services A secure payment box is available.
GSV Quilters Luncheon
AUGUST 3, WEDNESDAY
**Ladies Breakfast
Be sure to gather at the designated Wagon Concert stops so you don’t miss the music. The wagon will follow the path of Linden to Weaver to Wintergreen to Sycamore Springs, 6 stops in all.
AUGUST 8, MONDAY & AUGUST 9, TUESDAY
Council Meetings
Frontier Communications
Wagon Concerts return to GSV!
9am, Chapel & GSV-TV Q & A time will be allotted in-person or by calling (717) 298-0030.
AUGUST 1, MONDAY
Hymn Sing
WAGON CONCERTS
AUGUST 4 & 18, THURSDAY
Coffee & Conversation
8am, Yoder’s Restaurant 7:45 depart Apartment Suites Lobby Guest: Sharon Sparkes, Creative Services The first Wednesday, monthly, GSV ladies gather for friendship and food. Menu dining or buffet. Drive on your own or ride the bus.
AUGUST 25, THURSDAY
11am, Concord Room Calling all Quilters! Buy your lunch in the Harvest Table and join other quilters. AUGUST 27, SATURDAY
Spruce Lake Worship & Hymns
7pm, Chapel Jonathan Tice & Frances Drost will visit GSV to share Worship & Hymns with piano, violin and voice.
In case of rain, Wagon Concerts are cancelled. 8/1
Alyssa Daly, vocals beginning 10am
8/8
Perfect Harmony beginning 2pm
8/22
Jeff Coon, Fulton Theater beginning 2pm
8/29
Hope & Faith Horgan beginning 10am
Additional Wagon Concert dates to be announced.
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GSV ICE CREAM TRAIL
JOIN GSV ON AN ICE CREAM ADVENTURE… explore a variety of local creamery-on-the-farm and ice cream shop locations. Purchase a delicious one scoop, two scoops or more. Ride the GSV shuttle. AUG. 2
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MAPLEHOFE DAIRY, QUARRYVILLE
*NEW* LAPP VALLEY, INTERCOURSE **Additional dates possible, determined by sign-up. Depart 12:30pm; Approximate return, 3pm Cost: $8pp transportation. Ice Cream cost on own. Sign up at Resident Services.
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SUMMER ARTS PROGRAM
PIANO CONCERT WITH PHILINA ZHANG
7pm, New Holland Park GSV shuttle; 6:30pm depart Apt. Suites Lobby
AUGUST 15, MONDAY 7pm, Chapel
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Perfect Harmony
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Philina Zhang, from New York City, is in tenth grade at Special Music School and studies piano with Irina Morozova.
Anna Alexander Trio Conley & Watson
Mitch & the Mood Swings Big Big Jazz Band
Philina won the 1000 Islands International Piano Competition at age 14. She has also won numerous international competitions. Her talented younger sister, Nickita Zhang (11), will join her in one or two exciting piano/violin duets.
Charlie Zahm
Conrad Fisher
Rizzetta’s Tones
Don’t miss these talented sisters!
GLOW PARTY
AUGUST 19, FRIDAY 7-8pm, Pavilion GLOW PARTIES – WHAT FUN! Gather around the fire pit, and enjoy an evening with neighbors and friends. S’mores-making kits provided. Cost: Free
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MARKETING
Kelly Sweigart, Director of Sales
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, October 15, 10am-4pm EXPLORE RETIREMENT LIVING OPEN HOUSE We are excited to announce that the Explore Retirement Living Open House will happen again this year. This county-wide event, hosted by 17 continuing care retirement communities, provides an opportunity for prospective residents to explore multiple communities! Garden Spot Village will participate and we encourage you to invite family and friends to join us. If you have participated in previous open houses, mark your calendar as we may call and ask you to participate with us again. For more information, call Resident Services, 717.355.6000.
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SHORT FILMS
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Invite your friends to a
LOOK & LEARN SEMINAR
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.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 10:30am–12:30pm Get details & register at: gsc.gl/looknlearn
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PA S TO R A L S E R V I C E S
Chet Yoder, Campus Pastor
AUGUST 3 & 17, 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. AUGUST 4, THURSDAY Widowed Men’s Gathering 8am, Concord Room This month we will share our best wishes and blessings to Bill Pratt upon his upcoming marriage! AUGUST 18, THURSDAY Men’s Breakfast at Yoder’s 7:30am, Yoder’s Restaurant Food, Fellowship, & Devotional by Mike Cormany AUGUST 31, WEDNESDAY
FAMILY TIES
Men’s Christian Fellowship Gathering 9am, Pavilion
All men are welcome to join the 5th Wednesday celebration. Rev. Dave Stambovsky will share a devotional.
Coming in September! A resource group to share ideas about how parents, children, and grandchildren might keep in touch with and support each other while living at a significant geographical distance. We’ll discuss staying connected during holidays and how families might support members during nodal events (birth, marriage, death, etc.), and other topics of interest. Please join us in the Garden Towers on Wednesday, September 14 at 10am for our first meeting. Campus Pastor Chet Yoder will share from his current experience of having family members in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Michigan, and Florida, for this first meeting.
ALPHA COURSE
IS THERE MORE TO LIFE THAN THIS? WHY IS THERE SUFFERING? WHO IS JESUS? Everyone should have the opportunity to ask life’s big questions, explore their faith and share their story. Join us on a journey through the Alpha Course: An exploration inclusive of all faiths and open to Garden Spot Village residents, staff and the local community. This 14 week session will run September 27 to November 8, 2022 and January 10 to February 21, 2023, from 6-8pm in Laurel View. We will begin with light refreshments. Each session will include a 30-minute teaching video followed by discussion. Please be in touch with Resident Services to register and place your order for the $10 required workbook: 717.355.6000. LEARN MORE! Contact Chaplain Karyn, Bob or Emmajane Denlinger, Connie Williams, Don Aldrich, Nancy Heckman, Stu and Marion Sacks or David and Liz Givens.
HUB450 MISSION OPPORTUNITY
HUB450, located on Prince Street in Lancaster, has become a center for connecting with and resourcing immigrants new to the community. HUB450 is offering a number of volunteer opportunities for interested persons: English Language Learning Helpers; Citizenship Tutoring; CORE Afterschool Program. Several GSV residents are currently involved at HUB450. More are welcome! Please speak with either Chaplain Karyn (6235) or Pastor Chet (6203) for further information.
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, CONCORD ROOM
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, VILLAGE PARK 10AM – 1PM
Produce and Baked Goods Provided by Philip Weaver Summerset Farm Market – New Holland, PA
MANY SEASONAL FAVORITES AVAILABLE **Benefiting the Benevolent Fund**
GSV-TV Channel 956: What’s New in August SHORT FILMS
MONDAYS, 8am: Gaithers, Southern gospel and contemporary Christian music TUESDAYS, 6pm: August Endeavor
GSV TV Channel 956
AUGUST FEATURE
America’s Favorite Vacation Spots
Watch GSV-TV in August to see if you recognize the vacation spot featured. The answer will follow, beginning at noon.
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.
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Sunday Worship Service is rebroadcast the following Sunday, 2pm. (Coffee & Conversation and Towne Meeting can also be found on CATIE & MyGSV under Video.) in the Weekly Announcements, the event is scheduled for broadcasting.
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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.
AUGUST 1 – 31: OCC SHOEBOX / PACK-A-PALOOZA SUPPLIES COLLECTION Items collected will be used for Samaritan’s Purse, Operation Christmas Child.
For over 20 years, Samaritan’s Purse has delivered shoebox gifts, packed by caring people like you, to hurting children around the world. Pack-a-Palooza is an opportunity for those who are unable to fill a shoebox on their own, pooling their resources together to fill boxes. PACK-A-PALOOZA ITEMS NEEDED INCLUDE:
Washcloths & individual bars of soap • Toothbrushes • Small combs & hair bands, bows or clips • Band-Aids Crayons • Small notebooks /notepads • Pencils & erasers • Pencil sharpeners
Child sunglasses • Sewing kits, sm. tool kits • Socks • Marbles • Simple child’s watch • Collapsible cups Toys – balls, lt. brown skinned dolls (no hair), jump ropes, trucks, cars, other ** Keep in mind that all items will need to fit inside a shoebox
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19 IS PACK-A-PALOOZA 9:30AM IN THE CHAPEL
If you would like to bless a child by packing your own shoebox, OCC shoeboxes will be available for pick-up, September – October, in the Life Enrichment office.
UPCOMING COLLECTION:
SEPTEMBER 1-30 WATER STREET MINISTRIES WINTER CLOTHING COLLECTION
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Mindful Taste and Learn AUGUST 11, THURSDAY, 10am, Concord Room
Theme: Mindful Sweets with Dietitian Tara Phillips & Chef Anthony Biscanti
CHECK OUT AUGUST THEATER EXPERIENCES! Friday Flicks, 2pm & 7pm, Theater 8/5 & 12 West Side Story, 2022 8/19 & 26 Death on the Nile, 2022 Curiosity Streaming, 7pm, Theater 8/7 Dog’s Best Friend 8/ 21 Little Dogs & Dog’s Noses Travel Series, 3:30pm, Theater 8/8 Japan: Islands of Extremes 8/22 Greece: The Wild Side Tuesday Musicals, 2pm & 7pm, Theater 8/16 Mame, 1974, Lucille Ball Movie Oldies, 2pm & 7pm, Theater Only 8/18 Lilies of the Field with Sidney Poitier GSV-TV FRIDAY CLASSICS 7pm, GSV-TV only August Feature: Happy Birthday Lucille Ball
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SOCIAL SERVICES
Sherilyn Lapp, Director of Social Services
COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS CAREGIVER’S SUPPORT GROUP
AUGUST 8, MONDAY **PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION** 10am, Chapel | Facilitators: Leah Hoffner (6171), Marcia Parsons (6239) Special Speaker: Steve Klotz, Director of Dementia Friendly Community Topic: Dementia Friendly Lancaster Resources
MY FELLOW TRAVELER AUGUST 10, WEDNESDAY 10am, Theater | Facilitator: Lorie Zeamer (6076) Noticing cognitive changes in yourself? Join others experiencing the same for fellowship and tips on resilient living in a safe, relaxed environment.
LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP AUGUST 11, THURSDAY 3pm, Garden Towers | Facilitator: Leah Hoffner (6171) Special Speaker: Dr Strybos | Topic: Macular Degeneration update
COMPASSIONATE NEIGHBOR
AUGUST 17, WEDNESDAY 10am, Theater | Facilitator: Lorie Zeamer (6076) Interested in supporting friends or a family member experiencing cognitive challenges? This group’s focus is dementia education and nonjudgmental interactions.
SHARING WITH SUPPORTIVE FRIENDS AUGUST 17, WEDNESDAY 10am, Prayer and Meditation Room | Facilitator: Jenny Snyder (6259) The purpose of this group is encouragement and support, particularly for those who may feel down, alone, anxious or stressed. Please RSVP to Jenny.
PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP AUGUST 22, MONDAY 2pm, Garden Towers | Facilitator: Jenny Snyder (6259) Special Speaker: Frances Hadley, Registered Dietitian Topic: Eating Well while Managing Parkinson’s Disease
GRIEF SUPPORT AUGUST 24, WEDNESDAY 10am, Theater | Facilitator: Jenny Snyder (6259) Grief Share video “Loss of a Spouse”
ONLINE HEARING LOSS NETWORK
Facilitator: Mary Beth Villafane (6010) | www.hearingloss.gsvnet.org
ELANCO NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP AUGUST 7, 14, 21, 28, SUNDAYS 6:30pm, GSV Prayer & Mediation Room | Call 410.598.6792 for more information.
DIFFICULT JOURNEYS My 28-year-old son, Josh, is currently throughhiking the Pacific Crest Trail. The legendary 2,650 miles trail stretches from the border of Mexico to Canada. Although Josh is a seasoned backpacker, it is still an epic undertaking. The terrain has long stretches through deserts and high mountains. He has experienced 100° days and unexpected snowstorms. No doubt, he will have some stories to share on his return. Some of you are on a difficult journey, much more challenging than hiking the Pacific Crest Trail – grieving the loss of a spouse and adjusting to the massive life change that loss brings about. Unlike Josh, you did not choose to take the journey, it was forced upon you. While nothing can take away the difficulty, having support and a “roadmap” can be helpful. Grief Share is a national organization with excellent resources. Consider coming to see the Grief Share video “Loss of a Spouse” shown in the GSV Theater, Wednesday, August 24 at 10am. Discussion time will be facilitated by Jenny Snyder. — Sherilyn
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VO LU N T E E R S E RV I C E S
Daryl Groff, Director of Volunteer Services
GET CONNECTED: A NEW WAY TO VOLUNTEER
In September 2022, Volunteer Services will launch Get Connected, a web-based volunteer management program that will help you track your volunteer hours more easily. The spring and summer of 2020—a time when many things stopped— provided time for Volunteer Services to evaluate the many volunteer positions available at Garden Spot Village. Jodi Lefever, volunteer services administrative assistant, says, “COVID presented an opportunity for us to re-evaluate all of our volunteer opportunities. We had time to reorganize, reflect where we are and determine our future needs. Our goal is that everyone benefits: residents, staff and our whole community.” Part of the evaluation process involved finding new software to track volunteer hours. After several months of research, the volunteer services team settled on Get Connected. They purchased the software in January and spent the first part of 2022 learning the program and entering information in preparation for the launch in September. Amanda Feeg, volunteer director assistant, says, “We really wanted software that was more interactive and user-friendly for residents and Volunteer Services. Get Connected allows volunteers to create an account, track their hours and express their interest in volunteer opportunities. One of our long-term goals is to automate large events like the marathon,” Jodi adds. “Ideally, we would post all of the volunteer jobs for the event and have volunteers sign up for the positions that work for them.” Get Connected will also allow Volunteer Services to present new opportunities to residents. In the coming months, Jodi and Amanda will identify the needs of the community and establish those needs as volunteer opportunities. New and fun categories, as well as photos and additional job descriptions will engage users to “get connected” with their community and understand the ways their service benefits their neighbors.
SHARE AND CARE SHOP - IMPORTANT INFORMATION
During the month of August, the Share and Care shop will undergo some renovations and will be closed from August 8 through September 5 with a GRAND REOPENING on Tuesday, September 6. Donations will continue to be accepted during the closure. Please do not hesitate to call Daryl Groff (6204) or E. J. Rittersbach, 610.909.2398 should you have items to donate. Information regarding drop off points will be announced prior to shutting down. Items donated will be stored and brought out when the shop reopens. A pre-renovation sale will continue prior to the shutdown. For four weeks beginning Monday, July 11 and running through Saturday, August 6, ALL items in the shop will be on sale. Your ENTIRE purchase will be discounted 50%! We would ask, however, that if you purchase furniture, plan to remove it the day of purchase or within the next day or two thereafter. Come take advantage of this great sale and purchase items you just can’t live without!! Looking forward to serving you. Remember – all proceeds benefit the Garden Spot Village Benevolent Fund.
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Book Repurposing Workshop
PCA&D & GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE OFFER ART WORKSHOPS (Sign Up begins August 3)
The Pennsylvania College of Art & Design offers a multitude of workshops for the community. Garden Spot Village is happy to collaborate in hosting three fall workshops. Cost: Free to GSV residents, sign up at Resident Services. Public fee and registration is online at: pcad.edu/creative-exploration
SEPTEMBER 16, FRIDAY | 2-4pm, Art Studio Teacher: Nichole Madonna Learn to release your creative energy using an old book and your hands for something creative and cathartic. In this two hour workshop we will repurpose an old book into an intuitively altered art journal. You only need to bring an un-precious book of your choice, which will provide endless prompts for reflection and discovery.
Portrait Drawing
SEPTEMBER 24, SATURDAY | 2-4pm, Art Studio Teacher: Jason Ward In this class attendees draw the portrait from life, learning techniques for seeing and mapping proportions, basic anatomical references and material handling. Suitable for the beginner and the more experienced, expect to gain confidence and accuracy in likeness and drawing process.
Plein Air Painting
OCTOBER 8, SATURDAY | 2-4pm, Pavilion Teacher: Jason Ward Plein Air painting takes us outdoors where we respond directly to what the landscape has to offer. Using acrylic paint, attendees explore identifying a compelling composition, utilizing color, tone, and atmospheric perspective to create a convincing sense of depth. Techniques for rendering specific features of the scene will also be covered.
FULTON THEATER PRESENTS THEIR 2022/23 SEASON PREMIER
LIVE AT GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE AUGUST 31, WEDNESDAY, 2PM, CHAPEL
This Road Show offers a unique opportunity to preview what’s happening in the Fulton Theater’s upcoming season of shows. Featured will be Live excerpts, followed by Q&A with Fulton performers and staff. Event courtesy of the GSV and Fulton longstanding partnership.
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WELLNESS
Lauren Graber, Director of Wellness
AUGUST IS NATIONAL WELLNESS MONTH TUESDAY, AUGUST 30 STARTING AT 10AM Wellness Wagon will follow the Wagon Concert route. You can meet our Wellness team, along with seeing or participating in a sampling of our Wellness programs. TUESDAY AUGUST 30, 1-3PM, VILLAGE PARK Play and learn about our Wellness wheel. We will have activities for all 8 facets of wellness including Fitness Bingo! Cultivate Your Wellness at Garden Spot Village by assessing the facets of your Wellness Foundation, This is a tool to check how well you are balanced. Extra copies of the Wellness Wheel are available at the Wellness Center.
EIGHT FACETS OF WELLNESS: • FOCUS: Pursuing knowledge, learning and discovery • FOOTPRINT: Creating habits that positively impact your space and the environment • FAITH: Enriching your soul • FITNESS: Taking control of your body • FINANCIAL: Establishing stable and secure resources • FEELINGS: Acknowledging, accepting and expressing your emotions in a healthy way • FAMILY & FRIENDS: Engaging in favorable connections • FOOD: Making nourishing food choices Total: _________________
WELLNESS WHEEL KEY: 1 = Can’t find time for it 2 = Needs attention 3 = Working on it 4 = Part of daily life 5 = What I live by
Ranges:
8-16 16-24 24+
Try to improve at least one Wellness Facet Try to find Balance between Wellness Facets Optimal Wellness
Which Wellness Facet would you most like to improve on? _____________________________________________________ What is one thing you can do to make a change in that facet? _____________________________________________________ Date to start this change _____________________________________________________
After completing the Wellness Wheel, if you would like guidance to begin, please contact one of our friendly Wellness staff: Joanne Ashcroft, Wellness Coordinator 717.355.6117, jashcroft@gardenspotvillage.org Andrea Smoker, Fitness Coordinator 717.355.6055, asmoker@gardenspotvillage.org Lauren Graber, Director of Wellness 717.355.6228, lgraber@gardenspotvillag.org
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**CARD CONNECTION
AUGUST 18, THURSDAY 1pm, Art Studio Teacher: Paula Schmauk Cost: $4pp includes supplies Sign up at Resident Services.
COMFORTER KNOTTING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AT GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE
MAIN STREET ART GALLERY & APARTMENT SUITES DISPLAY CASE
AUGUST 1-31 Gallery Feature: Four Genres of Photography with Morrison, Givens, Slabaugh & Starnes Glass Case Feature: SaraJane Munshower collection of Starbucks Coffee Mugs
ARTISANS CORNER 1ST FRIDAY POP-UP AUGUST 5, FRIDAY 10am – 12noon Featured Artist: Bonnie Lord Demonstration: Stained Glass
BOOK CLUB
AUGUST 5, FRIDAY 11:30am, Concord Room August Book: Gilead by Marilynne Robinson Join us for the August Book Club Luncheon and Meeting. Purchase your lunch at the Harvest Table and meet us in the Concord Room for fellowship followed by our Book Club Meeting. Sept. Book: The Warmth of Other Suns
HANDBELL WORKSHOP
AUGUST 15, MONDAY 10am, Garden Towers Want to see what ringing bells is all about? Whether you’re an experienced ringer or someone who has never touched a handbell, come and see what it’s all about or come to improve your ringing skills. For more information, contact Fran Rapp (6511) or franrapp@frontier.com. There is no obligation to join the bell choirs.
AUGUST 23, TUESDAY 9am-12noon, Gardens South Conference Room If you enjoy stitching 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
AUGUST 23, TUESDAY 2pm, Art Studio Make a hands-on, creative card. Teacher: Marie Diehl Cost: $4pp includes supplies Sign up at Resident Services.
ART GUILD / ART TALK
AUGUST 25, THURSDAY 11am, Theater Topic: Photography Panel
DINING AMBASSADORS
AUGUST 25, THURSDAY 2pm, Concord Room Join us for an interactive discussion of all things Dining Services.
TRIVIA NIGHT
AUGUST 28, 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
AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE
(Sign up began July 6) Open to the public: 9am-1pm, Garden Towers SEPTEMBER 13 & 15
INTRO COURSE
A two-day, 4 hour per day course. Participation in both days is required for completion. SEPTEMBER 22
REFRESHER COURSE
A one-day, four-hour course. Certificate of completion of the intro course within the last three years must be presented in order to participate. Check with your insurance company for a senior driver discount upon completion. Bring your AARP membership card and driver’s license. AARP requires unvaccinated adults to wear a mask. Cost: $20pp member, $25pp non-member. Pay via check, day of, payable to AARP. Class size limited. Sign up at Resident Services.
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LIFE ENRICHMENT AUGUST 2022 BE SURE TO SIGN UP! WEDNESDAY, 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 #” 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).
AUGUST 5, FRIDAY
AUGUST 25, THURSDAY
** SHOPPING SHUTTLE
**UNION CANAL TUNNEL
9:30am depart Apt. Suites Lobby
9:30am depart Apt Suites Lobby Approximate return, 2pm (Sign up began July 6) Take a narrated boat tour through the oldest existing transportation tunnel in the USA. Please pack a lunch to enjoy at nearby picnic tables. Cost: $16pp includes boat ride, tour and GSV transportation. Sign up at Resident Services.
Approximate return, 1:30pm.
Ride the GSV shuttle to Wegmans, Lancaster. A unique shopping adventure, Wegmans offers “choice, quality and value in every aisle.” Shop a variety of groceries, pharmacy, flowers, beverage and lunch options. Sign up at Resident Services. AUGUST 5, FRIDAY
**PENN STATE DEMONSTRATION GARDENS 9am depart Apt. Suites Lobby Approximate return, 12:30pm (Sign up began July 6)
Experience the beauty of nature at the Penn State Agricultural Research and Demonstration Gardens. View the many gardens, including raised bed, vegetable & herb, butterfly, bees, bugs & blooms, perennial and annual flower trial areas. Garden leaders available to answer questions. Sun hats encouraged as shade is limited. Cost: $8pp, GSV transportation. Sign up at Resident Services.
SEPTEMBER 7, WEDNESDAY
**VALLEY FORGE NATIONAL PARK 9am depart Apt Suites Lobby Approximate return, 3:30pm
(Sign up began July 6) Explore the vibrant history of the Valley Forge National Park and George Washington Chapel with a step-on / step-off tour. Retrace the steps of the nation’s first president and the Continental Army. Lunch at Wegmans on your own. Cost: $25pp includes guide service & gratuity, admission & transportation. Sign up at Resident Services.
SEPTEMBER 12, MONDAY
**FORT MCHENRY & NATIONAL AQUARIUM
6:45am depart Apt Suites Lobby Approximate return, 6pm (Sign up began June 8) Travel with GSV and Elite Coach to Baltimore, MD. Begin the day with the Fort McHenry flag raising ceremony. Hear the stories of the Battle of Baltimore. Learn how Francis Scott Key was inspired to write the U. S. National Anthem. Enjoy lunch at Philipps Seafood. Explore the Baltimore Aquarium, viewing the ocean depth’s beauty. Cost: $143, Fort McHenry, Aquarium, lunch and transportation. SEPTEMBER 25, SUNDAY
**SERVANT STAGE
1pm depart Apt Suites Lobby Approximate return, 5pm
(Sign up begins August 3) Ragtime is set in New York City at the turn of the 20th century. This Broadway musical weaves together stories of the pursuit of the American dream. Cost: $8pp GSV transportation. Pay-what-you-will at the door. OCTOBER 5, WEDNESDAY
**SIGHT & SOUND around town AROUND TOWN August 2 National Night Out | New Holland Park August 2-3 Big Spring Farm Days | Swiss Pioneers, New Holland August 10 Quality Journalism | ELANCO Library
9:45am depart Apt Suites Lobby Approximate return, 3:00pm (Sign up begins August 3) DAVID is a state-of-the-art theatrical experience, where the Bible story comes to life with song, dance and live animals. Cost: $74pp includes GSV transportation and senior group rate pricing. If a waiting list warrants, a second trip may be scheduled. Sign Up at Resident Services.
