October 2023 | A Publication of Garden Spot Village
HOW THEY LEARNED THEIR ABC’S AUTHOR TALK WITH LEONA BAKER
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 7PM, CHAPEL
See page 4 for details
Colleen
TYPESETTER
Samantha Stone
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Sharon Sparkes
PROOFREADERS
Ruth Buehler, Juanita Fox
Amelia Madrigal, Natalija Gligorevic
Are you currently writing checks to make donations but also have appreciated stocks or mutual funds in a taxable investment portfolio? If that is the case, you likely have a significant opportunity to pay less tax, give more, improve your cash flow and simplify your giving. TIP: Donating stock before the sale is critical to reducing or eliminating capital gains taxes. Speak with your professional advisors to learn more.
If you plan to make a stock transfer as a donation to Garden Spot Village’s Benevolent Fund or Cooperative Living Fund, please call Wendy Nagle, director of Mission Advancement, at 6215 for transfer directions. Share the type of stock and the number of shares you plan to transfer, and our finance department will verify the share value when the transaction is complete.
We are most grateful to our summertime hosts for serving beautiful meals to their guests at Gatherings at the Table. Thank you all for your vision, hospitality and support of the Benevolent Fund.
Diane Albertson
Bill & Hilda Bradney
David & Elizabeth Givens
E.J. Rittersbach
Art & Mim Saunders
John & Sharon Sheaffer
Ron & Mary Westcott
Chef Mathew Plank and the Garden Spot Village Sodexo Team
Thank you to our guests and presenting sponsor, Everence Financial , who joined The Garden Soirée on September 16. Steve Lindsey shared an exciting look into the future of Garden Spot Communities. The Big, Big, Jazz Band provided evening entertainment. Gifts from the event benefited the Benevolent Fund.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023
TERRACE DINING ROOM
Late Summer Vegetable Soup: Corn, Zucchini, Heirloom Tomato, Zesty Chili-Corn Broth
Fried Green Tomatoes: Roasted Tomato-Basil Ricotta, Blistered Pepper Vinaigrette, Fig Glaze
Grilled Sous Vide Sirloin: Sherry Roasted Mushrooms, Ratatouille, Pink Peppercorn Sauce
Stone Fruit Sorbet Trio: Peach, Apricot and Mango Sorbets, Shortbread Cookie Crumbs, Cigarette Wafer
$22.99 per person, discounts will be applied. Limited seating.
This event is by reservation only. For reservations, please call 6202 beginning Monday, September 18, 2023.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12
10am, Concord Room
TOPIC: Soups, A Healthy Comfort with Dietitian Tara Phillips & Chef Manager Jaclyn Ramirez
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17
PICK UP AT CONCORD ROOM
4-6pm
1/2 BBQ Chicken
Candied Yams
Green Bean Casserole
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bar
$15.99 per meal, pre-sale tickets only.
Tickets available for purchase through Wednesday, October 11 at Harvest Table & Refresh.
Leona Baker, a Garden Spot Village resident since August 2021, spent nearly eight years researching and recording 250 years of educational history in Salisbury Township. A member of the Salisbury Township Historical Society, Leona’s research included hundreds of interviews and countless hours pouring through historic documents as she pieced together the history of the public schools which were built in what is now part of Pequea Valley School District. She recently published her stories in her book, How They Learned Their ABC’s
Join
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28
7PM, CHAPEL
Leona Baker talks about her extensive research for her recently published book focusing on the One Room Public Schools of Salisbury Township. Public invited.
A natural storyteller, Leona shares the history of education, dating back to the 1700s, when Pennsylvania was still a frontier and a British colony. In a recent interview Leona shared, “In the 1700s itinerant schoolmasters, who may or may not have had any formal teachers’ training, traveled from village to village. They would set up a room in a business and charge children $.02 a day to attend school. Many early immigrants were cash poor farmers, which made it very difficult for them to send their children to school.”
In the book, Leona also recounts how soon after the Revolutionary War, Pennsylvania’s first legislators determined one of the first laws in their newly formed Commonwealth would be related to education. The itinerant scholars needed to have formal training. By the 1830s, legislators began to establish additional education laws. In 1834 they enacted the first public education school act, which required each municipality or township to establish a school board, purchase land and erect a school. Each child needed to be within one mile of a public school. The first property taxes were established as the school boards levied taxes in order to purchase the land and build the school. She records that one-room schools started popping up across the commonwealth as each local town and municipality began to build schools. Grades one through eight were taught in the same building and the same room, often by young teachers. She picks up the history of education in Salisbury Township, sharing that despite the state law requiring schools in each municipality, by 1844, Salisbury Township still didn’t have schools available to all the children in the area. Salisbury Township remained a strong farming community and many of its citizens were cash poor, so there were still pockets of the community that didn’t meet the requirement of a school within one mile of each child. Over the next 22 years, 19 schools popped up across the municipality.
FRIDAY FLICKS, 2PM & 7PM, THEATER
Oct 6 & Oct 13: A Promise for Astrid
2019 / TV-PG
THE NEW HOLLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT provides public service with the utmost of professionalism, integrity and compassion. This is accomplished by having the highest regard for constitutional, civil and human rights of every citizen.
In 1926 Davis Warfel was appointed the first police officer by New Holland Borough with a salary of $80 per month. When he passed away in 1934, Edward Bauer took over. The police department history notes that Bauer was required to purchase his own uniforms. The town of New Holland grew significantly in the 1960s, which had an impact on the department.
In 1968, under new Chief Ralph Sprecher, the department grew from one officer to four, in addition to patrol officers. Sixty years later, its growth continues to reflect the community’s growth. The police department is currently made up of 18 officers, including 14 Patrol Officers, one Detective, one School Resource Officer, one part time Patrol Officer, and the Chief of Police. William D. Leighty (pictured above) was hired as Chief of Police in June of 2017. He expresses, I have a passion for the act of leadership and enjoy adding value to others.
Garden Spot Village enjoys a strong relationship with the local police department and partners with them in various ways including participating in National Night Out each August and hosting Drug Take Back Day each spring and fall.
-Article written by Mallory LettoraleSATURDAY, OCTOBER 28
10AM-2PM VILLAGE SQUARE
Turn in your unused or expired medication for safe disposal. Public invited to participate. What is Drug Take Back Day? It is a day that seeks to make disposing of prescription drugs as safe, convenient and responsible as possible, while also educating the public about the potential for abuse of medications.
Oct 20 & 27: And So It Goes
2014 / PG-13
CURIOSITY STREAMING, 7PM, THEATER
Oct 8: The Secret of Baby Owls
Oct 22: Forests in the Mist
TRAVEL SERIES, 3:30PM, THEATER
Oct 9: Island Prisons
Oct 23: Journey through Chile
TUESDAY MUSICALS, 2PM & 7PM, THEATER
Oct 17: Meet Me in St. Louis
THEATER RERUNS, FRIDAY, 2PM & 7PM , GSV-TV 957 ONLY
Oct 6 & 13: My Dog Skip
Oct 20 & 27: The Bucket List
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31
11AM, CHAPEL
Richard Bosworth, Doctor of Music, is a concert pianist and artist who will perform, honoring the 90th birthday of Janet Burge, GSV resident.
From Seattle Washington, Richard has performed around the world and was a special invited guest to the White House. All are invited to attend this wonderful musical birthday celebration.
**All NEW sign-ups begin October 3
OCTOBER 2, 9 16, 23 & 30, MONDAY
Ask-a-Nurse / Blood Pressure Check
9-11am, Gardens West Health Center
Courtesy of Continuous Home Care. No appointment necessary.
OCTOBER 2, MONDAY
Hymn Sing
7pm, Chapel
Join Gordon Lash as he leads favorite hymns to praise the Lord.
OCTOBER 4, WEDNESDAY
**Ladies Breakfast
8am, Yoder’s Restaurant
7:45 depart Apartment Suites Lobby
Special Guest: Beth Shirk, Resident Services. The first Wednesday, monthly, GSV ladies gather for friendship and food. Menu dining or buffet. Drive on your own or ride the bus. Cost on own.
OCTOBER 5 & 19, 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.
OCTOBER 9 & OCTOBER 10
Council Meetings
9am, Forge
October 9: Apartment Council
October 10: Cottage Council
OCTOBER 11, WEDNESDAY
PARCR
9am, Chapel
See page 15 for details.
OCTOBER 16, MONDAY
Towne Meeting
2pm, Chapel & GSV-TV
Monthly, GSV team members share the latest Village happenings.
OCTOBER 20, FRIDAY
BINGO
7pm, Gardens West Conference Room Bingo comes to GSV. It costs nothing more than bringing a prize with you. What kind of prize should you bring? Suggestions include a baked item, plant, useful household item or snack. At the end of the evening, everyone will take home a prize. Cost: Bring-a-Prize Sign up is NOT required.
Colleen Musselman, Director
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1
7PM, CHAPEL
Harmony of Praise, a 50+ member a capella choir, ages 16-25 years, will present Choral Music & Hymns. All are welcome to attend and bring a friend.
THURS, OCTOBER 5 | 7PM, GARDEN TOWERS
Speaker: Stephen Medvic, Ph.D., Professor of Govt, Franklin and Marshall College
Topic: Gerrymandering, Elections and American Govt
Speaker Series is a free monthly educational series, courtesy of the GSV Education Committee.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13
7PM, CHAPEL
Singing to the glory of God, this 60+ member youth chorus will bless GSV with their a cappella harmonies.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15 | 1PM-3:30PM
LOCATION: ST. STEPHEN CHURCH
Rain Location: GSV Village Square & Chapel
The GSV Lighter Side Entertainers proudly participate in the annual New Holland Area Historical Society Cemetery Tour. Travel on-your-own to see fully costumed actors, the Lighter Side Entertainers, and others, share local lore and characters that lived in our community.
Cost: $10pp (Benefits NHAHS)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27
10AM, VILLAGE SQUARE
Little firefighters, princesses and super heroes will visit Garden Spot. Be sure to bring a bag of individually prepackaged candy to share with the children. The parade will start in the Village Square and continue through healthcare. This event is the highlight of their day as well as ours!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28
7PM, CHAPEL
See page 4 for details.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28
10AM-2PM, VILLAGE SQUARE
It’s time to discard unused and outdated prescription drugs. No liquids please. A police officer from the New Holland Police Department will be on hand to accept your anonymous donations.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 10AM-4PM
We are excited to announce that we will once again participate in the Explore Retirement Living Open House. This county-wide event, hosted by 17 continuing care retirement communities, provides an opportunity for prospective residents to explore multiple communities in one day! We encourage you to invite family and friends to join us throughout the day. If you have participated in previous open houses, please mark your calendar as we may call and ask you to participate with us again. For more information, call Resident Services at 717.355.6000.
Once the leaves start changing color and the air becomes crisper, that can only mean one thing: fall is coming. Read more: gsc.gl/blog
On September 7, 2023, more than 30 residents gathered early in the morning to send the Travel with Purpose team off with prayers and well wishes. Read more: gsc.gl/blog
If your photo is not currently included in the directory or was not captured within the last three years, please contact Juanita Fox (6157) to make an appointment for one of our upcoming photo days.
OCTOBER ENDEAVOR
Highlighting the opportunities for people to live and work with purpose in community at Garden Spot Village.
Watch online: gsc.gl/media
2023 SURVEY DATES
October 30 - November 12
During the survey dates above, take the online survey to help Garden Spot Village maintain “BEST” status with U.S. News & World Reports.
• GSV-TV 956 is the GSV Information Channel
• GSV-TV 957 is the GSV Entertainment Channel
• CATIE offeres information at your fingertip, all-the-time
• Garden Variety is delivered to your home, monthly
• Weekly Announcement – arrives with your Friday in-house mail
GSV-TV - SHORT FILMS:
• MONDAYS, 8am: Gaithers, Southern gospel and contemporary Christian music
• TUESDAYS, 6pm: October Endeavor
GSV-TV - OCTOBER FEATURE:
Tune in to GSV-TV in October for a daily Optical Illusion, which is something that plays tricks on our vision and teaches us how our eyes and brain work together.
GSV-TV - EXERCISING AT HOME: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays, 6:30am and Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1pm
GSV-TV - 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.)
NOTE: If you see in the Weekly Announcements, the event is scheduled for broadcasting.
A CEMETERY TOUR PRESENTED BY GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE
LIGHTER SIDE ENTERTAINERS AND NEW HOLLAND AREA
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Graveyards will be returning to speak about their lives, the era in which they lived and at times, their deaths. Among the visitors will be an artist, a famous minister, and the wife of the founder of New Holland. The first tour starts at 1pm and the last tour at 3:30pm. Parking lots adjacent to the churches will be open. St. Stephen Church address is 249 E. Main St. and Trinity Lutheran Church address is 221 East Main St. Tickets will be sold on site; the ticket price is $10. All proceeds go to New Holland Area Historical Society. Program happens rain OR shine. If it rains, the program will be held at Garden Spot Village. Questions? Contact Lou Ann Miller at lamiller49@gmail.com.
OCTOBER 4 & 18, 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.
OCTOBER 5, THURSDAY
Widowed Men’s Gathering
8am, Concord Room
All widowed men at GSV are invited for breakfast and conversation.
OCTOBER 5, 12, 19 & 26, THURSDAY
Women’s Bible Study
10am, Garden Towers
Topic: The Long Road of Christianity
A new study taught by Sally & Liz.
OCTOBER 11, 18 & 25
Wednesday Evening Bible Study
7pm, Chapel
Topic: The Prayers of Jesus
OCTOBER 12, THURSDAY
Prayer for Revival
7pm, Chapel
An opportunity to pray for God’s hand to be seen in our world.
OCTOBER 18, WEDNESDAY
Women In Community Breakfast
8am, Village Park
Guest: Evie Hershey
Join us for an inspiring breakfast with Evie Hershey! From Farming to Teaching, from Widowhood to Falling in Love with Africa. Evie will share her incredible journey of resilience, peacemaking, and a love for a continent that stole her heart. Cost: $5pp | Sign up at Resident Services.
OCTOBER 19, THURSDAY
Men’s Breakfast at Yoder’s
7:30am, Yoder’s Restaurant
Food, fellowship and a devotional by GSV resident Mike Cormany
OCTOBER 29, SUNDAY
All Saints Remembrance Service
7pm, Chapel
A service of remembrance for all who died within the past year.
OCTOBER 30, MONDAY
Jack “The Scribbler” Brubaker Presentation
7pm, Chapel
Topic: Indigenous People of the Area and The Sad Story of the Conestoga Massacre
The history of one is the history of all. Before Europeans settled in Lancaster County, indigenous people flourished. Join the Cultural Literacy Committee to learn who was here and hear the unfortunate story of the Conestogas. Popular columnist, Jack Brubaker, “The Scribbler,” will give an in-depth account of the unfortunate massacre of the Conestogas in Lancaster, December 1763. Although Jack retired after a 30+ year career with Lancaster News, he has continued to receive numerous awards for his columns, investigative reporting and public service reporting. He has authored multiple books on local history, including the Massacre of the Conestogas, published in 2010. Prior to Jack’s presentation, historian and Garden Spot resident, Lou Ann Miller, Cultural Awareness Team, will give a history of the indigenous people who flourished in this area.
Story Shacks 2023 have been retired for the winter. We, the members of the Cultural Awareness Team, all feel better informed about our Indigenous ancestors across the country. We hope that many of you do as well. Our intention is to donate the newer titles to the GSV Library, and the older titles to the library sale. If there is a title you missed, check the library. An especially good day to do that would be Monday, October 9, which is Indigenous People’s Day. We can learn much from Native American cultures, religions, crafts, culinary skills and ingenuity. Please keep us in mind as you recycle books that may be connected to cultural awareness. A theme for 2024 will be announced in the New Year. Thank you to all who donated and to all who read!
7pm, Garden Spot Village Chapel | Donations Accepted at the Door | Public Invited
OCTOBER 21: ANDREW ROBERTS TRIO, a tribute to American composers, such as Gershwin, Bernstein, Harold Arlen, Scott Joplin and others
NOVEMBER 18: AUSCULTATION BRASS, All-Physicians Brass Band
DECEMBER 16: VIVACE ENSEMBLE, Strings, Chimes & Voices
JANUARY 20: RICH AMOROSO & SON, Classical & Sacred Cello
FEBRUARY 17: VALLEY FORGE CHORUS, Four-Part A Cappella Harmonies
MARCH 16: JOCELYN CROSBY & DOUG WIMER, Flute and Piano
APRIL 20: FLIP SIDE BIG BAND, Lampeter Strasburg Community Band
OCTOBER 1-31
If you would like to bless a child by packing a shoebox, Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes are now available. Please return filled shoeboxes to Life Enrichment by November 1.
OCTOBER 17, TUESDAY | 9AM, CHAPEL
If you are unable to fill a shoebox on-your-own, come to the Chapel to help fill additional shoeboxes.
NOVEMBER 1-30
CrossNet Ministries Hats and Gloves Collection
Together, we can help school-age children as we collect: NEW Hats & NEW Gloves
**No adult items please **Handmade and store-bought items accepted**.
for your huge donation of backpacks, supplies and toiletries…so many wonderful items that we used at the Giveaway Event. We gave over 640 backpacks that day and saw many smiling, happy faces.
- Blessings, CrossNet Ministries
CAREGIVER FRIENDS IN COMMUNITY
OCTOBER 9, MONDAY
10am, Concord Room
Facilitators: Leah Hoffner (6171) & Melody Karick
Speaker: Dr Emory Otto, Family Life Counseling Services
Topic: Depression & Dementia
FELLOW TRAVELERS IN COMMUNITY
OCTOBER 11, WEDNESDAY
10am, Theater
Facilitators: Leslie Hartman (6076) & Melody Karick
Noticing cognitive changes in yourself? Join others experiencing the same for fellowship and tips on resilient living in a safe, relaxed environment.
LOW VISION FRIENDS IN COMMUNITY
OCTOBER 12, THURSDAY
3pm, Garden Towers | Facilitator: Leah Hoffner (6171)
Special Speaker: Dr Strybos, OD, Owens Optometric
Topic: Macular Degeneration Update
ESSENTIAL TREMOR FRIENDS IN COMMUNITY
OCTOBER 17, TUESDAY
2pm, Garden Towers | Facilitator: Sherilyn Lapp (6264)
Speaker: Krista Gray, CRNP with WellSpan Internal Medicine
Topic: The Various Types of Tremors
COMPASSIONATE NEIGHBORS IN COMMUNITY
OCTOBER 18, WEDNESDAY **NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION FOR THIS MEETING**
10am, Meadow View Chapel
Facilitators: Leslie Hartman (6076) & Melody Karick (6136) Learn how to support friends or a family member experiencing cognitive challenges.
SUPPORTIVE FRIENDS IN COMMUNITY
OCTOBER 18, WEDNESDAY
10am, Prayer and Meditation Room
Facilitator: Jenny Snyder (6259)
Encouragement and support for those feeling down, alone or anxious. Please RSVP to Jenny.
PARKINSON’S FRIENDS IN COMMUNITY
OCTOBER 23, MONDAY
2pm, Garden Towers | Facilitator: Jenny Snyder (6259)
Speaker: Chelsea Martin, Speech Therapist with WellSpan
Topic: Benefits of LOUD Therapy for those living with PD
ONLINE HEARING LOSS NETWORK
Facilitator: Mary Beth Villafane (6010) | hearingloss.gsvnet.org
NEW Support Group, not facilitated by Social Service Advocacy team. RICK & JED’S TALK
OCTOBER 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, TUESDAYS
11:30am, Prayer & Meditation Room | Facilitators: Jed Burns (610-517-1107) & Rick Hampton
Men only, weekly support group. Turn troubles to fun by sharing them with others.
NOVEMBER 1, WEDNESDAY
Sherilyn Lapp, Director10am, Theater | Facilitator: Jenny Snyder (6259)
Topic: Surviving the Holidays, GriefShare & Discussion
Garden Spot Village Social Service team will offer free, confidential, 10-minute memory screening for residents on Monday, October 2. This is a part of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s (AFA) National Memory Screening Program. The memory screen is a baseline for your benefit, results will be sent with you and may be shared with your doctor at your discretion. Call Jenny Snyder (6259) to schedule an appointment.
The Social Services team will continue the annual tradition of providing complimentary consultations for residents with Traditional Medicare who wish to review their Medicare D Prescription Drug plan during annual Open Enrollment. If you choose to change plans, we can help you complete the enrollment.
Beginning Monday, October 2, you may schedule an appointment by calling Resident Services (6000). All consultations will take place in the Chapel Parlor. Please arrive promptly and bring all your medications in their original containers along with your Medicare, health insurance, and current prescription plan cards. Please note this caution!
• Do not schedule a Medicare D appointment with Social Services if you have Rx coverage as part of a Medicare Advantage Plan or Retirement Benefit package. You will need to work through your retirement plan administrator or an insurance broker so that you do not lose valuable benefits.
• If you utilize benefits from PACE/PACENET, it is also unnecessary to schedule an appointment with Social Services. The program will automatically assign a Medicare D plan to you.
Interested in completing your own Medicare D review but need a refresher on how to use Medicare’s website? Here are a few options to help:
1. Beginning Monday, October 23, pick up a step-by-step paper guide to enrollment from the Social Services Office.
2. Watch the step-by-step “Medicare Part D Tutorial” video posted in the Video Gallery on CATIE.
Fifteen years ago Melissa Nordoff, then retail manager of Carson’s in the Cornfield located along 322 in New Holland, had a vision for drawing traffic and increasing interest in locally owned retail shops throughout Lancaster County. She reached out to her colleagues and created a “Best Kept Secrets Tour.” That first year she sold 900 packets to shoppers who wanted to “buy local.”
This initial vision evolved into three tours each year – Spring, Fall and the 12 Shops of Christmas. October 5-21, The Shops at Garden Spot Village will join nearly 40 other retailers and restaurants in participating in the Fall Lancaster County Best Kept Secrets Tour. Shoppers purchase tour tickets from participating retailers for $11. One dollar of each packet goes to Community Action Partnership in Lancaster. The first 2,000 “packets” come in a bag filled with goodies provided by participating retailers, as well as a 12-pg packet booklet with a description of each stop; a map noting a suggested route; a coupon from each stop; the calendar of events; and entry forms to win over $1000 in gift cards.
The fall 2023 tour marks the fourth time Garden Spot Village has participated in the tours. Volunteer Services Director Jodi Lefever says, “It’s always a busy time, hosting the Best Kept Secrets Tour. But we enjoy the shoppers—they visit, ready to spend money—and their purchases make a difference in our community.”
Volunteers are the reason the event is so successful at Garden Spot Village! In addition to volunteers who work in Linden, Share & Care and The Artisans Corner, volunteers greet shoppers and provide maps and information on special events on our campus.
The Best Kept Secrets Tour has become so popular that Melissa has added tours in Berks, Chester, Cumberland, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry and Schuylkill Counties in Pennsylvania, as well as New Castle County in Delaware and Cecil, Frederick/Carroll and Harford Counties in Maryland. She also markets a “Mystery Book” and a Best Consignment Store List that’s distributed to local shoppers. To purchase your $11 Best Kept Secrets Tour tickets, stop by Resident Services.
Garden Spot Village is dedicated to our local community, exemplified by our embrace of Swipe Out Hunger. Since 2017, our volunteers have generously provided over 16,200 meals, leaving a positive impact. You, too, can make a difference by converting meal plan surplus or offering donations.
Participation is easy—staff and residents can swipe their cards or contribute cash/check donations to support Swipe Out Hunger at any of our dining venues. This endeavor directs resources to our Community Meal, fostering both nourishment and community connection. Solely funded by Garden Spot Village, the Community Meal occurs every fourth Monday at the CrossNet Youth Ministries Building on Franklin Street.
Your financial assistance amplifies this noble effort, while your time, too, is treasured. Join us in this meaningful initiative. To discover how you can play a role, whether through donation or volunteering, please call 717.355.6000. Together, we create a stronger community.
Garden Spot Village residents and team members fund a monthly Community Meal at CrossNet Youth Center, New Holland.
STAYING HEALTHY THROUGHOUT THE AUTUMN SEASON TAKES A NICE COMBINATION OF WHOLESOME HABITS. BE SURE TO ADD THE FOLLOWING TIPS TO YOUR DAILY ROUTINE. Get enough vitamin D. As the days become shorter, natural light can lead to a lack of vitamin D. Try to get outside in the sunlight for 15 minutes per day.
Take a brisk walk. If you tend to be really active in summer months, the cooler fall temperatures might keep you indoors. Schedule a quick walk at lunchtime to get fresh air and a bit of exercise.
Stay hydrated. Believe it or not, feeling chilly can dehydrate you much like sweating on a hot day, as your body works hard to stay warm. Track your water intake to be sure you get enough water.
Check your calorie intake. As we naturally stay indoors, it’s easy to become less active. When we are less active, we need fewer calories. Comfort food is synonymous with cooler temps, yet these dishes can often pack in more calories. Evaluate your input and your output in order to stay on top of your weight and maintain healthy balance.
Be vigilant about handwashing. Practice this all year round!
Reschedule check-ups that you missed over the summer. Staying on top of your wellness visits and vaccines is key to staying healthy.
FALL WEATHER DOESN’T NEED TO MEAN YOU HAVE TO ACCEPT GETTING SICK. WHILE YOU MIGHT GET A COLD OR A BUG, KEEPING YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM STRONG CAN HELP YOU FIGHT IT OFF AND MAKE SURE YOUR SYMPTOMS ARE MINOR.
STAUFFER’S PHARMACY, CHAPEL (SIGN UP BEGAN WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6)
October 26, Thursday, 9am-1pm
November 3, Friday, 9am – 12pm
Sign up at Resident Services
OCTOBER 30, MONDAY
2-4PM, CAMPUS SERVICES BARN DANCE Let’s dance! Our afternoon features country line dancing with a few surprises. Jeans and boots are always welcome, but dancing attire is optional. Refreshments will be served. Join us for a toe-tapping good time.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AT GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE
MAIN STREET ART GALLERY & APARTMENT SUITES DISPLAY CASE
OCTOBER 1-31
Gallery: Residents “My Favorite Piece”
Glass Case: Noah’s Ark Collection of Cheryl Krapf, volunteer
BOOK CLUB
OCTOBER 4, WEDNESDAY
2PM, GARDENS SOUTH CONFERENCE ROOM
A Hundred Flowers by Gail Tsukiyama
November: In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez
ARTISANS CORNER 1ST FRIDAY POP-UP
OCTOBER 6, FRIDAY
10AM–12NOON
Featured Artist: Joanne Gehman
Demonstration: Pottery
PARCR
OCTOBER 11, WEDNESDAY
9AM, CHAPEL
CCRC Industry Challenges & Solutions
Speakers: Steve Jeffrey & Todd Andrews Garden Spot Village hosts the quarterly meeting of PA Alliance of Retirement Community Residents. All GSV residents are invited to attend. Meeting includes lunch.
Cost: $17pp (payable to PARCR)
Registration forms available at Resident Services. Forward completed registration forms to Bill Hunter, 81 Holly Drive. Registration is required to attend.
**CARD CONNECTION
OCTOBER 19, THURSDAY
1PM, ART STUDIO
Teacher: Paula Schmauk
$6pp includes supplies for two cards. Sign up at Resident Services.
OCTOBER 19, THURSDAY
7PM, CHAPEL
Topic: The Lancaster & York County Connection
Speakers: Cory Van Brookhaven & Dominish Miller
The NH Area Historical Society holds monthly meetings in the GSV Chapel. Members and non-members are invited to attend.
OCTOBER 24, TUESDAY
9AM-12NOON, 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.
OCTOBER 24, TUESDAY
2PM, ART STUDIO
Make a hands-on creative card.
Teacher: Marie Diehl
Cost: $6pp includes supplies
Sign up at Resident Services.
ART TALK
OCTOBER 26, THURSDAY
11AM, THEATER
Speaker: Win Reber
Topic: Anton Pieck, Dutch artist
OCTOBER 26, THURSDAY
2PM, CONCORD ROOM
Join us for an interactive discussion of all things Dining Services.
THRU OCTOBER 10, TUESDAY
2PM, THEATER
(Sign up began August 8)
The American Robber Barons
Speakers: Dr. Robert Frick & Prof. Dennis Dougherty
Featured: Cornelius Vanderbilt, Andrew Carnegie, Henry Clay Frick, John Pierpont, Jason Gould and John Davison Rockerfeller. For more than 40 years, Quest for Learning has offered the Lancaster community an opportunity to attend quality continuing educational and enlightening seminars.
Cost: FREE courtesy of GSV/Quest partnership.
Sign up at Resident Services.
**BOTANICAL PUMPKIN CLASS
OCTOBER 16, MONDAY
10AM, GARDENS WEST CONFERENCE ROOM
(Sign up begins October 3)
Ken’s Gardens presents a Botanical Pumpkin Class. Create a beautiful pumpkin work of art! Decoupage real leaves and organic elements to a medium pumpkin. All materials and instructions are included. Your pumpkin art will last until Thanksgiving and beyond.
Cost: $20pp
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OCTOBER 4, WEDNESDAY
INTRO TO COLORED PENCIL
10AM-12:30PM, ART STUDIO
Teacher: Amanda Scudner
Cost: $15pp
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OCTOBER 17 & 24, TUESDAY
FABRIC SURFACE DESIGN
9:30AM-12PM, ART STUDIO
Teacher: Joanna Spicer
Cost: $15pp
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Reminder: If you choose to arrive prior to 8am, 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).
If a waiting list warrants, a second trip may be scheduled. Schedule subject to change.
OCTOBER 3, TUESDAY
**ANTIQUE ICE TOOL MUSEUM
(2ND VISIT)
9am depart Apartment Suites Lobby
Approximate return, 2:30pm
(Sign up began September 5)
Step back in time as you enter this one-of-a-kind museum with the largest private collection of antique ice tools and memorabilia. Includes lunch, on-your-own, at Hoods BBQ.
Cost: $8pp transportation.
Museum donation accepted at the door.
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OCTOBER 12, THURSDAY & OCTOBER 13, FRIDAY
**LUNCH BUNCH
10:30am depart Apartment Suites Lobby
Approximate return, 3:30pm
Travel with GSV friends to The Yellow House, Douglasville. Built in 1801, The Yellow House provides a delightful departure from the everyday with fine dining and a historic atmosphere.
Cost: $8pp transportation. Meal cost on-own. Sign up at Resident Services.
NOVEMBER 28, TUESDAY
**HERRS CHIP TOUR & CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
2pm depart Apartment Suites Lobby
Approximate return, 7:30pm
(Sign up begins October 3)
DECEMBER 7, THURSDAY
**BETHLEHEM AT CHRISTMASTIME
7:45am depart Apartment Suites Lobby
Approximate return, 9pm
(Sign up began September 5)
Travel to Bethlehem, Pa., known as the Christmas City. Explore Main Street with distinctive shops and the Christkindlmarkt with fine artisans’ goods. Enjoy a scrumptious lunch at Prime Steak House followed by a step-on guided tour of Bethlehem traditions and history. A stop at Kozair’s Christmas Village for a selfguided tour ends the day.
Cost: $153pp includes Elite Coach transportation, lunch, admission, guide and driver gratuities. Sign up at Resident Services.
OCTOBER 6, FRIDAY
**SHOPPING SHUTTLE
9:30am depart Apartment Suites Lobby
Approximate return, 1:30pm
Destination: Target
Cost: $8pp transportation. Sign up at Resident Services.
Experience the Herr’s Snack Factory Tour to see exactly how Herr’s makes your favorite snack foods. This is a walking tour and closed-toed, rubber-soled shoes are recommended. Following the tour, plenty of time is allotted to peruse the Herr’s Snack Shop. As the sun sets, we’ll hop on the bus and enjoy a drive-through Christmas Lights Display. Dinner on-your-own at the Post House Restaurant on the way home.
Cost: $16pp includes transportation and tour.
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October 4: New Holland Parade, 7pm, New Holland, PA
October 4-7: New Holland Farmers Fair, New Holland, PA www.newhollandfair.org
October 5-21: Best Kept Secrets Tour, Lancaster County www.bestkeptsecretstour.com
DECEMBER 8,
**NEW HOLLAND BAND
5:30pm depart Apartment Suites Lobby Approximate return, 10:00pm
(Sign up begins October 3)
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 transportation. Sign up at Resident Services.
October 7: Amish Style Wedding Dinner, Intercourse Fire Co. www.intercoursefire.com
October 12-22: Penna. National Horse Show PA Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, PA
October 29: James O’Donnell Organ Concert American Guild of Organists www.lancasterago.org