Garden Variety Vol 14 Issue 6 June 2022

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GARDENVARIETY June 2022 | A Publication of Garden Spot Village

Garden Spot Village presents

YARD

SALE

Community-Wide Saturday, June 18 8am-1pm Around Campus See page 4 for details!

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CONTENTS

DEVELOPMENT

Wendy Nagle, Director of Development

— Volume 14 Issue 6 — Development.................................... 2 Dining Services............................... 3 Life Enrichment.............................. 4 Ice Cream Trail................................ 5 Flag Day.......................................... 5 Marketing........................................ 6 Pastoral Services.............................. 7 Housekeeping Services.................... 8 Grands & Kids Camp..................... 8 Making a Difference....................... 9 GSV-TV, Channel 956.................... 9 Mindful Taste and Learn................ 10 Linden Fashion Show...................... 10 Social Services................................. 11 Volunteer Services........................... 12 Theater Experiences......................... 13 Glow Party....................................... 13 Train Room Open Hose................. 13 Wellness........................................... 14 Explore Something New................. 15 U.S. News and World Report......... 15 Sign-Up............................................ 16 Around Town.................................. 16 Ball Games...................................... 16

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 & Kaiya Boll

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garden soirée

JOIN US SEPTEMBER 17 AT 5:30PM AS WE DINE IN STYLE You and your guests 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, enjoy live music, and celebrate with us.

Dinner tickets are $125 per guest. Reserve your place by September 8 at gsc.gl/GS22 or reply to our invitation, which will arrive in your mailbox June 17.

Scan QR Code to RSVP

Thank you to our presenting sponsors for their support and participation in our 2022 Garden Spot Village Golf Tournament, which will be held June 7, 2022, at Applecross Country Club.

INSIGHTS INTO THE GREATEST STEWARDSHIP OPPORTUNITY IN HISTORY

By National Christian Foundation

A Great Wealth Transfer is coming. According to a 2021 study by the global analytics firm Cerulli Associates, nearly 45 million U.S. households will transfer $84 trillion in wealth to heirs and charity by 2045.

The passing of wealth will take place in bank accounts, balance sheets, and businesses. But it will also happen among individuals and families. It will involve professional advisors, charities and churches. The future of giving may look like more strategy, more unity, and a higher level of involvement from those funding the work of charities. It will likely also look like grateful, hopeful people who feel their life serves a greater purpose.

Read National Christian Foundation’s study online at gsc.gl/ncf “the changing Landscape of Christian Giving.”

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DINING SERVICES

Christy Turner, Sodexo, General Manager

Happy

Father’sDay

Prime Rib Dinner

Father’s Day Menu

Terrace Dining Room Evening Meal Seating by Reservation Only

The Harvest Table and Terrace Dining Room A la carte pricing

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022

ASSORTED FLATBREADS • Pistachio, Goat Cheese, Smashed Green Olive, Baby Arugala • Cajun Shrimp, Avocado, Melted Tomato, Olive Oil • Chargrilled Vegetable, Chimichurri, Lemon Zest SALAD • Greek Wedge Salad

MAIN COURSE • Slow Roasted Rib-Eye Roast • Fire Roasted Blend of Mushrooms • Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Sweet Roasted Parsnips • Brown Butter Roasted Carrots with Dill DESSERT • GSV Homemade Ice Cream Cake • Blueberry Lavender Lemonade

$30.00 Per Meal, Discounts will be applied Reservations will be taken Tuesday, May 31, 2022 through Monday, June 6, 2022.

Please call extension (6202) to place your reservation.

SUNDAY, JUNE 19, 2022

SOUP • Cincinnati Chili • Bacon Corn Chowder

SALAD • Crispy BBQ Chicken Salad Plate ACTION STATION • BBQ Nation • Baby Back Pork Ribs • Mac and Cheese • Baked Beans • Coleslaw

GRILL STATION • Surf & Turf • Petite Filet with Lump Crab • Harvest Table • BBQ Brisket • Southern Fried Chicken • Red Snapper with Pineapple Salsa • Loaded Mashed Potatoes • Asparagus with Crispy Prosciutto • Whole Roasted Mushrooms in Garlic Cream Sauce DESSERT • GSV Butterbeer Ice Cream • Assorted Cakes and Pies

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LIFE ENRICHMENT **All NEW sign-ups begin June 8 JUNE 1, WEDNESDAY

**Ladies Breakfast

8am, Yoder’s Restaurant 7:45 depart Apartment Suites Lobby Special Guest: Diane Pechart, Personal Care Activities The first Wednesday, monthly, GSV ladies gather for friendship and food.

Menu dining or buffet. Drive on your own or ride the bus.

JUNE 2 & 16, THURSDAY

Coffee & Conversation

JUNE 6, MONDAY

Hymn Sing

7pm, Chapel Leader: Gordon Lash JUNE 7, TUESDAY

Frontier Communications

9-11am, Resident Services A secure Frontier payment drop box will be available.

A drop box can be found at Resident Services.

JUNE 13, MONDAY & JUNE 14, TUESDAY

9am, Chapel & GSV-TV All are welcome to attend Coffee & Conversation. Q & A time will be allotted in-person or by calling (717) 2980030.

Council Meetings

JUNE 6, 13, 20 & 27, MONDAY

Towne Meeting

Ask-a-Nurse / Blood Pressure Check 9-11am, Gardens West Health Center Courtesy of Continuous Home Care. No appointment necessary.

Colleen Musselman, Director of Life Enrichment

9am, Forge (6/13) APARTMENT COUNCIL (6/14) COTTAGE COUNCIL JUNE 20, MONDAY

2pm, Chapel & GSV-TV Monthly, GSV team members share the latest Village happenings.

LANCASTER COUNTY SHERIFF’S K-9 UNIT JUNE 7, TUESDAY 1:30pm, Chapel Visit with Sgt. David Bolton and his K-9 partner, Diesel. Trained exclusively in explosive detection and patrol functions, handlers and K-9 partners provide service to the Lancaster County community.

Following the Chapel presentation, Sgt. Bolton and Diesel will provide an outdoor demonstration, at parking lot #1. Donations accepted.

GSV YARD SALE, WOOD SHOP SALE & BOOK SALE JUNE 18, SATURDAY 8am-1pm, Pavilion & GSV Campus Open your garage door, set up a table, and you’re in business!

This outdoor event is an open invitation to residents and their family members to visit, shop, and take advantage of the huge bargains!

Public welcome. Sign up at Life Enrichment in order to participate. Balloons are available.

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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.

JULY 5

SCOUPE DEVILLE, BIRDSBORO

AUG. 2

MAPLEHOFE DAIRY, QUARRYVILLE

JULY 19 AUG. 16

PATCHES FAMILY CREAMERY, LEBANON TBD

**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.

FLAG DAY JUNE 14, TUESDAY 9am-5pm, Apartment Suites DO YOU OWN AN AMERICAN FLAG THAT IS TORN, TATTERED AND FADED? A collection container will be placed in the Apartment Suites Lobby, one day only, Flag Day. Appropriate disposal will take place at the American Legion at a future date.

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MARKETING

Kelly Sweigart, Director of Sales

When prospective residents visit Garden Spot Village, they are thankful for the opportunity to tour homes that have floorplans that meet their needs.

We’ve seen an increase in tours over the last few months. As a result, we are in need of more volunteers who are willing to allow people to tour their homes. We are not looking for showcase homes; lived-in, tidy homes are more authentic! You can pick and choose opportunities that are convenient for your schedule. As a thank you, we give you a $10 meal credit ($15 for couples) for every five times we show your house.

To learn more about showing your home, call Kelly at 717.355.6000.

RECENT BLOGS

BIRD WATCHING TRAILS TO TRAVEL DOWN THIS SPRING

Written by Emma Burger Are you looking to see more feathered friends this spring? Make sure to bring your binoculars as you check out these exciting bird-watching trails!

Northwest Lancaster County River Trail Spring birds to watch for...

Read more at: gsc.gl/blog

SHORT FILMS

BUILDING AN HEIRLOOM, TOGETHER

Written by Juanita Fox Collin Corrie grew up with his grandpa, Larry Knepper, living close by.

The extended Knepper family spends quality time together working on projects—whether it’s splitting wood at Larry’s farm in Fulton County or building an heirloom table in the...

Read more at: gsc.gl/blog

JUNE ENDEAVOR Highlighting the opportunities people have to live and work with purpose in community at Garden Spot Village.

Watch online: gsc.gl/media

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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THURSDAY, JULY 28 -ORWEDNESDAY, 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

JUNE 1 & 15, WEDNESDAY

JUNE 5 SUNDAY

JUNE 29, WEDNESDAY

9am, Meeting in Various Locations Topic: Life Lessons from Romans Contact Don Aldrich (610) 299-0713 for information.

6pm, Chapel A celebration of Pentecost with music, scripture, and time for reflection.

Men’s Christian Fellowship

JUNE 2, THURSDAY

Widowed Men’s Gathering

8am, Concord Room Hershey Hostetter will demonstrate his table games created in the Wood Shop.

Pentecost Vesper Service

JUNE 16, THURSDAY

Men’s Breakfast at Yoder’s

7:30am, Yoder’s Restaurant Food, Fellowship, and a Devotional by Dr. Drew Dinardo, Pastor at St. Stephen Reformed Church

5th Wednesday Celebration: Men’s Christian Fellowship 9am, Garden Towers A time of fellowship for all men, with a devotional by Steve Jeffrey.

LAST CALL: SUMMER READING ADVENTURE!

Reading groups focused on “The Warmth of Other Suns” will begin soon. Please contact Chaplain Karyn Nancarvis or Pastor Chet Yoder if you would like to join a group.

NEW YORK SCHOOL OF URBAN MINISTRY MISSION TRIP OCTOBER 9-13 The New York School of Urban Ministry (NYSUM), founded in 1984, has hosted, trained and deployed more than 150,000 youth and adults for urban ministry, partnering with inner city pastors, churches and ministries in New York City.

GSV residents John & Irene Smucker were founding partners and remain connected to NYSUM today.

October 9-13 Garden Spot Village will sponsor a group of residents and staff for a week of outreach with NYSUM. Opportunities will include light construction work at the center, assisting with the food truck ministry to homeless persons in the evenings, visiting the Brooklyn Tabernacle prayer/worship service on Tuesday evening, and sitting in a class related to urban missions. A $50.00 donation per participant is requested and will cover the cost of transportation and room and board at the NYSUM center.

Sign-up at Resident Services. For more information contact Pastor Chet Yoder or John & Irene Smucker.

SUMMER READING STORY SHACKS Miniature libraries (Story Shacks) have been placed around the campus for your summer reading enjoyment. Books are available for you to take and read. You are also welcome to add books.

The theme for this summer will be MEMOIRS BY BLACK AUTHORS. Story Shacks can be found in the pavilion at Magnolia Court, the pavilion between Lily and Blue Bell Courts, Sycamore Commons, and Hemlock Commons. A page containing guidelines for adding and removing books from the Story Shacks is included with each one. Please contact Pastoral Services with questions for additional details.

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Join us for

Grands and Kids Camp

Christmas in July Sign up today for one or both…

3-Day Camp: July 12-14 Adventure Box: June, July & August Sign up to participate at Resident Services.

LOOKING FOR PEACE OF MIND AND A CLEAN HOME? Garden Spot Village’s Environmental Services Team offers housekeeping services for all residents.

For just $29 an hour, billed to your monthly statement, you can have the peace of mind that comes when a qualified professional, employed by Garden Spot Village, deep cleans and disinfects your home.

To learn more, call Albert Vega (6208) to schedule your appointment today.

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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.

JUNE 1–30: HANDI*VANGELISM

Join us as we support Handi*Vangelism Ministries International (H*VMI) and their 2022 Handi*Camp. Through the month of June we will collect camp supplies for Handi*Camp, an experience created for children, youth and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. Camp Supplies needed: toilet paper (single ply), yellow Lysol multi-purpose cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, black trash bags, paper plates (8" or 9”), quart size Ziplock baggies. Sewing Project: Bible bags (pattern available).

JULY 1-31 COLLECTION: Backpack Collection for CrossNet Ministries

THANK YOU!

Due to your generosity, the MakingA-Difference committee collected: 9 Sewing Peace sewing machines AND 8 Pedals for Progress bicycles. These items will be part of a shipment of 500 bikes and 100 sewing machines being sent to Belize, June 2022.

GSV-TV Channel 956: What’s New in June SHORT FILMS

MONDAYS, 8am: Gaithers, Southern gospel and contemporary Christian music TUESDAYS, 6pm: June Endeavor

GSV TV Channel 956

JUNE FEATURE: SIDEWALK ART

As we welcome summer, tune into GSV-TV in June for Sidewalk Art.

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.

NOTE: If you see

Sunday Worship Service is rebroadcast the following Sunday, 2pm.

in the Weekly Announcements, the event is scheduled for broadcasting.

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Mindful Taste and Learn

JUNE 9, THURSDAY, 10AM, CONCORD ROOM Theme: Keep things flowing: the importance of Fiber in your diet with Dietitian Tara Phillips & Chef Anthony Biscanti

WELCOME TO SUMMER Linden Fashion Show TUESDAY, JUNE 21 2:00 PM GSV Chapel Join us for an afternoon of fun, fashion and friends.

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SOCIAL SERVICES

Sherilyn Lapp, Director of Social Services

COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS MY FELLOW TRAVELER

JUNE 8, 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.

CAREGIVER’S SUPPORT GROUP JUNE 13, MONDAY

10am, Concord Room | Facilitators: Leah Hoffner (6171), Marcia Parsons (6239) Topic: Positive Approaches with Memory Loss, Teepa Snow video and discussion

LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP

WILL NOT MEET IN JUNE

Next meeting – July 14, Thursday

COMPASSIONATE NEIGHBOR

JUNE 15, WEDNESDAY

10am, Theater | Facilitator: Lorie Zeamer (6076)

Interested in supporting a friend or family member experiencing cognitive challenges? This group’s focus is dementia education and nonjudgmental interactions.

SHARING WITH SUPPORTIVE FRIENDS JUNE 15, 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 JUNE 27, MONDAY

2pm, Garden Towers | Facilitator: Sherilyn Lapp (6264)

Special Speaker: Marisa Elfawal, Compassus Hospice Care Consultant Topic: Palliative Care and Hospice Myths and Facts

ONLINE HEARING LOSS NETWORK

Facilitator: Mary Beth Villafane (6010) www.hearingloss.gsvnet.org

NATIONAL BEST FRIEND DAY, JUNE 8 Having a very good friend is one of life’s many blessings! Someone to share your heart, spend time with and someone to laugh or cry with. Burdens are lessened and joys enhanced when shared with a trusted friend. Many people have several best friends throughout their lives – a childhood best friend, a coworker best friend, spouse, sibling, church friend…

The seasons of life are constantly changing, bringing opportunities to hold onto valued “old” friendships while reaching out for new ones.

Consider celebrating Best Friend Day by

ELANCO NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP

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6:30pm, GSV Prayer & Meditation Room

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JUNE 5, 12, 19 & 26, SUNDAYS

Call 410-598-6792 for more information.

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Spending time with your friend(s) – go out for lunch, shopping, golfing, taking a walk

Calling an old best friend that you haven’t talked to in awhile Writing a note of appreciation

Making an effort to find a best friend if you don’t currently have one

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VO LU N T E E R S E RV I C E S

Daryl Groff, Director of Volunteer Services

THE SHOPS AT GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE

Garden Spot Village’s trio of shopping venues offer a unique collection of essentials, handcrafted, one-of-a-kind gifts and lightly used housewares and furniture. They also offer an opportunity to shop with intention and make a difference at the same time!

LINDEN offers a variety of essentials, clothing and gift items. Shoppers can find bananas, milk, over the counter medicines, delicious baked goods from Shady Maple as well as specialty soaps, jewelry, women’s clothing and accessories and gifts. Many specialty food items are also sourced from local food wholesalers.

Linden offers shopping convenience, but also plays an important role in the life of residents and team members at Garden Spot Village. Residents find community and purpose through volunteer opportunities in the shop. Linden volunteers purchase bananas and other essentials, stock shelves and check out customers.

In addition, approximately 20% of Linden sales go to the Benevolent Care Fund at Garden Spot Village, helping residents who, through no fault of their own, have exhausted their resources and can no longer pay for the life-sustaining services they receive. In 2021, Linden sales totaled $145,000; approximately $29,000 was donated to the Benevolent Care Fund. This year, sales through April 30 have totaled $46,000, meaning $10,200 was already donated to the Benevolent Care Fund this year. Shopping at Linden makes a difference!

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SHARE & CARE THRIFT SHOP offers an ever-evolving collection of lightly-used furniture, housewares, jewelry and home decor. Shoppers can find tableware, glassware and small appliances in addition to furniture. Other items available include jewelry, handbags, scarves, collectibles and more.

Monthly sales on a rotating list of categories encourages frequent shopping. People from the local community, team members and residents enjoy the opportunity to shop frequently and find treasures for their homes, for their children’s homes and even a grandchild’s dorm room or first apartment. Share & Care also plays an important role in the community. In addition to providing volunteer opportunities, Share & Care accepts donations of household items and furniture from new residents and residents who are transitioning from one home to another at Garden Spot. These valuable donations make a difference!

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Thrift Store

Because Share & Care is staffed and managed by volunteers, 100% of sales go to the Benevolent Care Fund. In 2021, Share & Care sales totaled $80,000. Through April 30, 2022, sales totaled $36,000. Donating and shopping at Share & Care matters!

THE ARTISANS CORNER, Garden Spot’s newest shopping venue, offers one-of-a-kind, handcrafted art and gifts made by 25 resident artists. Open Thursday and Friday, 10am-4pm and Saturday, 10am-2pm, Artisans Corner is staffed entirely by resident volunteers. Participating artists manage the inventory, hand craft products, clean the shop and wait on customers.

Products are sold on consignment, meaning participating artists receive a portion of the proceeds of the sale of their products in the shop. Another portion goes to the Benevolent Care Fund.

Since its opening last November through April, the Artisans Corner has had over $24,000 in sales and has generated over $6,000 for the Benevolent Care Fund.

Currently, when you choose an item with a blue dot, 80% of your purchase is donated to Reach Global/Evangelical Free Church of America to support the organization’s crisis relief work in Ukraine. The remaining 20% is donated to the Benevolent Care Fund. Shopping at The Artisans Corner benefits the Benevolent Care Fund, Ukraine and provides a wonderful marketplace for our creative residents.

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GLOW PARTY JUNE 24, FRIDAY 7-8pm, Pavilion Glow Parties are back!

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

S’mores-making kits provided.

Cost: Free

CHECK OUT JUNE THEATER EXPERIENCES! Friday Flicks, 2pm & 7pm, Theater 6/3 Green Book | PG-13 | 2008 | 2h 10min 6/10 Green Book 6/17 Woodlawn | PG | 2015 | 2hr 3min 6/24 Woodlawn Curiosity Streaming, 2pm & 7pm, Theater 6/5 The Story of Europe; Origins & Identity 6/19 The Story of Europe; Beliefs & Ideas Entertaining Videos, 3:30pm, Theater 6/6 Tim Conway, Harvey Korman, Carole Burnette and more.

6/20 The Best of Dean Martin Tuesday Musicals, 2pm & 7pm, Theater 6/21 Judy, Legend Behind the Rainbow Movie Oldies, 2pm & 7pm, Theater Only 6/23 Notorious | NR | 1946 | 1h 42min Check out June GSV-TV FRIDAY CLASSICS 7pm, GSV-TV only June features: Happy Birthday Judy Garland

TRAIN ROOM OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, JUNE 25 1:30-4:00pm Public Welcome.

Donations Accepted.

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WELLNESS

Lauren Graber, Director of Wellness

WELLNESS HIGHLIGHT: GOLF FITNESS

WEDNESDAYS, 8:15-8:45AM FITNESS ROOM Improve your game and core strength. Bring a club and join us.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: JUNE IS NATIONAL GREAT OUTDOORS MONTH! FOUNDED IN 1998 TO CELEBRATE NATURE.

National Great Outdoors Month in June reminds us to explore our nation’s abundant natural beauty in wildlife refuges and parks. No matter our preferred mode of enjoying the great outdoors – hiking, biking, kayaking or camping to name a few – nature is calling. Pursue the beauty and majesty of the big skies and open spaces that the outdoors offer.

HOW TO OBSERVE: Visit a State or National Park. Volunteer at a park.

Take an outdoor photography class. Sign up for a nature tour. Get blisters where you have never had them before. Learn how to identify birds and go birding.

Share your enthusiasm for nature with a group and take them on a nature hike.

JUNE 11, SATURDAY

HIKING CLUB

FRENCH CREEK 843 PARK RD., ELVERSON, PA Drive on your own.

Sign up at Resident Services.

JUNE 14, TUESDAY,

FLAG YOUR SALT

2PM, GARDEN TOWERS Learn how to control your salt intake and how to use herbs to replace salt.

JUNE 28 (TENTATIVE)

TUBING DOWN THE PEQUEA SICKMAN’S MILL

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES YOU WILL LOVE: BIKE CLUB, Tuesday and Thursday mornings, contact Lauren Graber to get on the list, lgraber@gardenspotvillage.org BOCCE, Tuesdays 6pm outdoor pavilion HIKING CLUB, 2nd Saturday of the Month, each month a different location.

Sign up at Resident Services LAWN GAMES, Thursdays 6pm outdoor pavilion PITCH-N-PUTT GOLF, Thursday mornings at the New Holland Park.

Sign up at Resident Services. Cost: $3pp for 9 holes and $5pp for 18.

TUBING DOWN THE PEQUEA, Tuesday, June 28.

Sign up at Resident Services. Cost: $33pp WALKING CLUB, Mondays & Wednesdays, 7am, outdoor pavilion

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Depart at 9am Tube 10 – 11:30am, pack a lunch, approximate return, 1:30pm Cost: $33pp. Sign up at Resident Services.

JULY 18, MONDAY

KAYAKLANCO

Guided 2 hour kayak tour of Speedwell Forge Lake. All kayaks are single sit-in kayaks, designed for maximum comfort for recreational kayakers.

Cost: $55pp.

Sign up at Resident Services

Check out our Buddy Board where wellness friends wait to connect with you.

Or contact Lauren Graber 717-355-6228 or lgraber@gardenspotvillage.org

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AT GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE

MAIN STREET ART GALLERY & APARTMENT SUITES DISPLAY CASE JUNE 1-30 Gallery Feature: “Water” by GSV Residents

Glass Case Feature: GSV Wood Shop

**CARD CONNECTION

JUNE 16, THURSDAY

1PM, ART STUDIO

Teacher: Paula Schmauk Cost: $4pp includes supplies Sign up at Resident Services.

BOOK CLUB

ART GUILD / ART TALK

2PM, GARDENS SOUTH CONFERENCE ROOM

11AM, THEATER

ARTISANS CORNER 1ST FRIDAY POP-UP

DINING AMBASSADORS

10AM – 12NOON

2PM, CONCORD ROOM

CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH

**CREATIVE CARDS

1:30PM, GARDENS SOUTH CONFERENCE ROOM

2PM, ART STUDIO

JUNE 1, WEDNESDAY

June Featured Book: The Stranger in the Life Boat By Mitch Albom

JUNE 3, FRIDAY

Featured Artist: Gordon Lash Demonstration: Small Wooden Boxes

JUNE 6 & 20, MONDAY

Join in the conversation… not a class but a friendly place to improve your Spanish.

Questions? Call Cecilia Bardone (6598).

TRIVIA NIGHT

JUNE 12, SUNDAY

7PM, CONCORD ROOM

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

JUNE 23, THURSDAY

Speakers: Panel of Wood Shop Members Topic: Wood Shop Art

JUNE 23, THURSDAY

Join us for an interactive discussion of all things Dining Services.

JUNE 28, TUESDAY

Make a brand-new, hands-on, creative card.

Teacher: Marie Diehl Cost: $4pp includes supplies Sign up at Resident Services.

** All NEW sign-ups begin June 8

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT U.S. News & World Report, long recognized for strong independent business reporting, now offers consumer advice, rankings and analysis.

Garden Spot Village participated in the inaugural Senior Living survey in November 2021. We had 564 residents and family members in Independent Living, Personal Care and Memory Support participate in the survey.

Based on feedback from residents and family members, Garden Spot Village earned “Best” status by achieving the highest possible rating for Independent Living, Personal Care and Memory Support. Thank you for your participation and your incredibly positive feedback!

Garden Spot Village is the only retirement community to receive the distinctive “Best” status for three categories in Pennsylvania and one of just 25 retirement communities to achieve “Best” in three categories nationwide.

More than 3,000 communities participated, with less than 1,300 receiving at least one “Best” recognition.

In a different ranking announcement, Garden Spot Village and Maple Farm’s households received “Best” status last summer.

In addition, U.S. News and World Report named Maple Farm, Best Small Nursing Home in Lancaster County, earlier this year.

Learn more by clicking on U.S. News & World Report button at gardenspotvillage.org.

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LIFE ENRICHMENT JUNE 2022 BE SURE TO SIGN UP! WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8

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).

JUNE 3, FRIDAY

JUNE 11, SATURDAY

JULY 28, THURSDAY

** SHOPPING SHUTTLE

**CIVIL WAR INSTITUTE

**BRANDYWINERS AT LONGWOOD

9:30am depart Apt. Suites Lobby Approximate return, 11:30am.

Ride the GSV shuttle to Weaver’s Store

7:30am depart Apt. Suites Lobby Approximate return, 9pm (Sign up began April 6) GSV has been invited to visit a Civil War Educational Excursion.

Historians will present a variety of Civil War topics. Your day includes 4 fantastic presentations, lunch, dinner and an after-dinner battlefield tour.

Cost: $90pp includes presentations, 2 meals, battlefield tour and GSV transportation. A great value (3-day conference = $800+pp)

4:30pm depart Apt. Suites Lobby (Sign up begins June 8) The Brandywiners will perform The Wizard of Oz at Longwood Gardens Outdoor Theater. Spend time on your own exploring the gardens.

The Longwood Gift Shop and Café will be open for your enjoyment.

Following the performance, a lovely water fountain show will take place.

Cost: $42pp includes gardens, show and GSV transportation.

JUNE 22, WEDNESDAY

**FORT MCHENRY & NATIONAL AQUARIUM

JUNE 5, SUNDAY

**SERVANT STAGE

1pm depart Apt. Suites Lobby (Sign up began May 4) Newsies will be performed by Servant Stage at Lancaster Bible College.

This family-friendly production features high-energy dancing and a timeless message.

Cost: $8pp transportation cost.

Donations accepted at the door.

**PA GRAND CANYON ADVENTURE

JUNE 8, WEDNESDAY

**POTTSTOWN CAROUSEL

9:15am depart Apt. Suites Lobby Approximate return, 2pm (Sign up began May 4) The Historic Pottstown Carousel features hand-carved animals, 48 replicated by many volunteers. Tour and ride the carousel and explore its historic location in the former Pottstown Metal Welding Company.

Cost: $18pp carousel & transportation Pack your lunch or order a box lunch.

AROUND TOWN

6:30am depart Apt. Suites Lobby Approximate return, 11pm (Sign up began April 6) Ride in a cushioned covered wagon and enjoy a tour of the PA Grand Canyon. Relax during this 3½ hour tour with restroom stops. Guides tell the tale while horses wind through the Pine Creek Rail Trail.

Cost: $212pp includes transportation, tour, lunch, guide, Historic Penn Wells Hotel dinner and gratuities.

Registration Deadline: May 31

SEPTEMBER 12, MONDAY

6:45am depart Apt. Suites Lobby Approximate return, 6pm (Sign up begins June 8) Begin the day with the Fort McHenry flag ceremony. Hear stories of those who defended the fort during the Battle of Baltimore. Learn how Francis Scott Key was inspired to write the National Anthem. Enjoy lunch at Philipps Seafood and explore the Baltimore Aquarium!

Cost: $143 includes Fort McHenry, Aquarium, lunch, & transportation

around town

June 4: Summer Reading Kickoff- ELANCO Library June 9: NH Pool Opening Day- New Holland Park June 10-11: Benefit Auction- Lighthouse Vocational Services June 11: Proudly PA !- Fort Hunter Park, Harrisburg June 12: Car Cruise- GS Fire Rescue Main St. Station June 25: Wheels & Wings Festival- Lancaster Airport June 30 - Oct 30: Light Installations by Bruce Munro- Longwood Gardens

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME! JUNE 16, THURSDAY

**LANCASTER BARNSTORMERS 10am depart Apt. Suites Lobby 11am game time Cost: $16.50pp includes transportation and game.