COMMUNITY CORNER

AARON’S ACRES:

Garden Spot Village is partnering with Aaron’s Acres, a Lancaster-based organization that serves individuals with disabilities. For ages 5-21, they offer year-round age-appropriate therapeutic recreational programs. They also offer spring and fall sports leagues for young adults, ages 21-40. Specially trained staff provide a supportive environment that enhances communication skills. During the school year they offer social opportunities monthly, on Friday and Saturday evenings. Mid-June through early-August, they offer day camps for children 5-21. In addition, the organization offers emotional, educational, and recreational support for the entire family. The 2023 Aaron’s Acres summer camp will be hosted at New Holland Park. The summer-long program offers half day and full day camp, with a mix of activities, entertainment and service projects. Last summer, Aaron’s Acres teens blessed Garden Spot Village residents with a carwash. They also enjoyed playing Bingo with residents in healthcare. This year’s campers also plan to serve at Garden Spot Village. Look for opportunities to interact with them this summer. See page 7 for details.

GRETNA THEATER:

Recognized as America’s oldest summer theater, Gretna Theatre was established in 1927 in beautiful Mount Gretna. Gretna Theatre’s mission is to grow community by producing and presenting live professional theatre that engages, transforms, and educates. For thirteen weeks each summer, Gretna Theater offers professional theatre productions, including Broadway musicals, shows from the Great American Songbook, classic plays, and children’s theatre. The original Mount Gretna Playhouse dates to 1892. It was built as the centerpiece of the newly-created Pennsylvania Chautauqua. As scheduled events for the Chautauqua waned in the 1920s, the Chautauqua Board of Managers contacted A. E. Scott, an actor and director from the Fulton Theatre in Lancaster, and suggested that he start a summer theater in Gretna. In the spring of 1927, renovations created a stage and dressing rooms. The first season of theater at Mount Gretna Playhouse opened in mid-June. In the winter of 1994, the roof collapsed under an estimated 150 tons of snow. Over the next year, the playhouse was rebuilt and shows started once again. Many Broadway stars have performed at Gretna Theatre –including Bernadette Peters, Charlton Heston, Faith Prince, Laurie Beechman and Sally Struthers. Garden Spot Village is honored to support Gretna Theatre this year as a Premiere Sponsor for the 2023 Summer Season. As a result of this sponsorship, tickets are available for Gypsy. Sign up Today!

CHECK OUT JULY THEATER EXPERIENCES!

FRIDAY FLICKS, 2PM & 7PM, THEATER

07/07& 14: The Jesus Revolution – 2023 / PG-13

07/21 & 28: The First Wives Club – 1996 / PG

CURIOSITY STREAMING, 7PM, THEATER

07/ 09: History of Britain

07/ 23: Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies

TRAVEL SERIES, 3:30PM, THEATER

07/10: Wild Poland

07/24: Russia’s Hidden Paradise

TUESDAY MUSICALS, 2PM & 7PM, THEATER

07/18: Show Boat

THEATER RERUNS, FRIDAY, 2PM & 7PM , GSV-TV 957 ONLY

07/07 & 14: Ticket to Paradise

07/21 & 28: The Dig

FESTIVAL OF SHORT FILMS, MONDAY, JULY 17, 3:30PM, THEATER

If you missed the April Short Films Festival, join us for a re-run! With only a limited amount of time available, good short films need to be very creative, surprising, or unusual. These award-winning short films range from 1-12 minutes long and come from all over the world: Each film is an absolute gem.

Movies are subject to change. See the Weekly Announcements or CATIE for updates.