Elizabethtown Village Living - February, 2020

VILLAGE FEB. 2020

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ON-CAMPUS EVENTS Featured Events.....................................................p. 4 Dining........................................................................p. 6 Spiritual Gatherings...............................................p. 8 Social and Games...................................................p. 8 Meetings and Clubs..............................................p. 9 Save the Dates........................................................p. 11 Crafts.........................................................................p. 11 Calendar...................................................................p. 12 Wellness...................................................................p. 14

OFF-CAMPUS EVENTS Standard Trips....................................................... p. 18 Excursions.............................................................. p. 20 2

Recreation Department:

14509 or

33277/39930

Baird Wellness Center:

33783 Village Living is published monthly. If you have any questions, comments or ideas on current or upcoming trips, please call the Recreation Department.

To view this publication electronically, please visit MasonicVillages.org/news.

Great American Outdoor Show MONDAY, FEB. 3

Pick-up: 9 a.m.

Return: 2 p.m.

Cost: $12 (pay at the door) Located at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, this nine-day event celebrates hunting, fishing and outdoor traditions treasured by millions of Americans.

The show features more than 1,100 exhibitors ranging from shooting manufacturers to outfitters to fishing boats and RVs to archery to art, covering 650,000 square feet of exhibit hall space. Please note: a lot of walking is required for this trip.

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FEATURED EVENTS Love Birds Vintage Love Songs

Travelogue: Umbria - The Heart of Italy

Deike Auditorium

Deike Auditorium

SATURDAY, FEB. 1, 3:30 P.M. The Love Birds are a quintet made up of members of the larger Malta Band who enjoy getting together to make beautiful old-fashioned music and sharing it with others. Start off the month of February warm and fuzzy with this musical Valentine!

Jim Correnti, Pianist THURSDAY, FEB. 6, 2 P.M. Brossman Ballroom

Jim Correnti studied at New York City’s Juilliard School as a scholarship student, receiving his Bachelor of Music Degree in 1970. He has been a soloist with the Garden State Philharmonic Orchestra and the Plainfield Symphony (NJ) and performs more than 250 shows annually.

Glenn Miller, One-Man-Band

FRIDAY, FEB. 7, 7 P.M. Keystone Room

Named after the famous big band leader, Glenn started performing at the age of 10.

Today, he schedules well over 350 shows each year. His arsenal of instruments include custom accordions, trumpets, harmonicas, trombone, flugelhorn, baritone, ukulele, button accordion, keyboard and more!+

Grand Master’s Winter Party

SATURDAY, FEB. 8, 7 P.M. Brossman Ballroom 4

33205 SUNDAY, FEB. 9, 2 P.M.

Presented by professional filmmaker Tom Sterling, Umbria is in the heart of Italy, and with neither a coastline or a border with a foreign country, it is Italy’s only landlocked region. Known for its verdant hills and valleys, picturesque medieval towns and unique cuisine and wines, Umbria will steal your heart!

Changes are Coming to Your IRA (and Other Tax Information You Need to Know) MONDAY, FEB. 10, 10:30 A.M. Keystone Room

At the end of 2019, Congress passed legislation that includes a variety of changes with retirement accounts, including IRAs. Attorney Alvin Blitz from the Masonic Charities Office of Gift Planning will address these issues, specifically the use of charitable remainder trusts to extend the time period beyond 10 years for inherited IRAs. To register, call ext. 33460 or email mmeszaros@masonicvillages.org.

Masonic Village Farm – Where Are We Now? TUESDAY, FEB. 11, 10 A.M. Keystone Room

A discussion about the Masonic Village Farm through the eyes of retiring farm manager Frank Stoltzfus. He will reflect on the farm and how it has evolved over his 35 years of service.

This party will feature music by The Nomads, an eight-piece oldies and doo-wop band from South Central Pennsylvania.

Navigating Your Way Through Masonic Village's Services Series

Home and CommunityBased Services Information Session

Tree Treasures of Lancaster County FRIDAY, FEB. 21, 2 P.M. Keystone Room

THURSDAY, FEB. 13, 9 A.M. Sycamore South

Stop by to discuss Masonic Village’s home and community-based services at a brief informational session. Open Q&A to follow. A second session will take place on Thursday, Feb. 27, 9 a.m., at the Louis Eisenlohr Building.

From Healthy Aging to Alzheimer’s Disease: Keeping a Grip on the Slippery Slope THURSDAY, FEB. 13, 1 P.M.

MHCC Roosevelt Assembly Room

Alzheimer’s is the most common brain aging disorder, now affecting 5.8 million Americans. It can begin with a variety of symptoms, and we now have methods to slow its progression. Join Dr. Charles J. Duffy from Penn State Health Neurology.

Movie Showing: “The Art of Racing in the Rain” (2019) SATURDAY, FEB. 15, 7:05 P.M. Deike Auditorium

Through his bond with his owner, Denny, golden retriever Enzo learns that the techniques needed on the racetrack can also be used to successfully navigate the journeys of life. This comedy, drama and romance movie is rated PG with a run time of one hour, 49 minutes.

“A New Deal for America" Starring Neill Hartley TUESDAY, FEB. 18, 2 P.M. Deike Auditorium

Instructor Len Eiserer will detail his efforts to describe "special trees" in Lancaster County, including those that are special because of their size, their age, their shape or historical interest.

Ray’s Dance: Melt Those Winter Blues Away FRIDAY, FEB. 21, 7 – 9 P.M. Brossman Ballroom

Join Ray and friends for an evening of great music! A variety of 50s and 60s music will be played. Enjoy watching the Masonic Village Line Dancers as they show off their new line dancing moves. Refreshments will be available, including Ray’s famous rice pudding. RSVP by Feb. 11 by calling ext. 33205. Please note if you need transportation and your pick-up location.

Movie Showing: “Temple Grandin” (2010) SATURDAY, FEB. 22, 7 P.M. Keystone Room

Claire Danes stars as Temple Grandin, an autistic woman whose innovations revolutionized practices for the humane handling of livestock. This move is not rated with a run time of one hour, 50 minutes.

Presentation on Ulysses S. Grant

THURSDAY, FEB. 27, 10 A.M. Keystone Room

Ulysses S. Grant reached the heights of fame and glory only to end up broke. Join residents Walt and Margie Cook to learn about this president.

Actor Neill Hartley ”is” Franklin Delano Roosevelt in this captivating and exciting one-man show set against the background of the Great Depression and the New Deal of the 1930s.

Register on Village Connect

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DINING

Super Bowl Sunday SUNDAY, FEB. 2, 4 - 8 P.M. Goose and Gridiron Tavern

Enjoy these specials, along with the everyday tavern menu: chili cheese potato skins, spinach artichoke dip, mini subs and housemade chips.

The tavern will be open regular hours, 4 - 8 p.m.

Super Bowl Sunday SUNDAY, FEB. 2, BRUNCH Restaurant at Clubhouse

Enjoy these specials, along with the everyday menu: wings, buffalo chicken dip and made-to-order nachos.

Tour of Italy

Valentine's Day FRIDAY, FEB. 14

All Campus Restaurants

Special à la carte menus will be served at Restaurant at Clubhouse for lunch and dinner and at dinner for Eisenlohr Restaurant and Cornerstone Restaurant.

Reservations will be required for these meals. Look for a memo in your mailbox on Jan. 24. Reservations begin on Wednesday, Jan. 29, between 2 – 4 p.m.

TUESDAY, FEB. 4, LUNCH & DINNER Restaurant at Clubhouse

Tour of Italy buffet menu will be available for lunch and dinner. Menu will feature traditional Italian dishes including pizza margherita, chicken marsala, seafood scampi and a create-your-own pasta bar.

Wine will be offered at $3 a glass for the day

Sour Saturday

Happy Hour

TUESDAY, FEB. 18, 3:45 – 5:45 P.M. Restaurant at Clubhouse

Choose a ½ dozen wings for $3.75 or a dozen wings for $6. Orange Fizz (vodka, orange liqueur, ginger ale and orange juice): $6, Rum and Coke: $5.

SATURDAY, FEB. 8, LUNCH & DINNER

Flavors of Ireland

Whiskey, blueberry, apricot and amaretto sours will be featured for $5.

Restaurant at Eisenlohr

Restaurant at Clubhouse

Deluxe Ice Cream Bar

THURSDAY, FEB. 13, LUNCH & DINNER Restaurant at Clubhouse

Ice cream toppings include whipped topping, cherries, nuts, candy pieces and more.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19, DINNER A continuation of the Flavors of the World Series, savor traditional foods and beverages of the Green Isle of Ireland.

Thirsty Third Thursday THURSDAY, FEB. 20, 5 P.M. Goose and Gridiron Tavern

Enjoy live music from Sweet Life Music, a popular duo of vocals and guitar.

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National Surf and Turf Day

SATURDAY, FEB. 29, LUNCH & DINNER Restaurant at Clubhouse

A special MealPlus option for Surf and Turf, featuring filet mignon and lobster tail.

Please call ahead at ext. 14506 beginning Feb. 26, at 2 p.m., to secure your order.

Friday Fish Fry

FRIDAY, FEB. 28, DINNER Restaurant at Eisenlohr

Enjoy Friday Fish Fry each week during the Lenten season.

RESTAURANT LOCATIONS: Clubhouse 14507 Eisenlohr 33627 Grand Lodge Hall 33303

Chinese Themed Buffet WEDNESDAY,

FEB. 5

MENU

Pork Potstickers

Café 1911

Sweet and Sour Chicken

Enjoy the flavors of China with an exquisite lunch and dinner buffet. No reservations required.

Vegetable Fried Rice

Kung Pao Shrimp Oriental Vegetable Medley Fortune Cookies

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SPIRITUAL GATHERINGS Sundays, Worship Service, Sell Chapel 8:15 a.m. & 10 a.m.

Sundays, Worship Service Simulcast, 8:15 a.m. & 10 a.m. Keystone Room

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Mondays, 9 a.m.

Handbell Practice, Sell Chapel

Mondays, 9:30 a.m.

Bible Study, Life Long Learning Center

Mondays, 1:30 p.m.

Women’s Chorus Rehearsal, Sell Chapel

Tuesdays, 10 a.m.

Sell Chapel Choir Rehearsal, Sell Chapel

Thursdays, 1:15 p.m.

Bible Study, Keystone Room

Thursdays, 1:30 p.m.

Men’s Choir Rehearsal, Sell Chapel

Thursdays, 5:30 p.m.

Vespers, GLH Solarium

Fridays, 9 a.m.

Men’s Bible Study, All Purpose Room, James Buchanan

Mon., Feb. 10, 2 p.m.

Sell Chapel Book Club, Sell Chapel Parlor

Tues., Feb. 11, 8 a.m.

Men’s Freemasonry Discussion Group, Roosevelt Assembly Room

Wed., Feb. 12, 1:30 p.m.

L’Chaim, Roosevelt Meditation Chapel

Wed., Feb. 12, 2 p.m.

Episcopalian Open Service, Keystone Room

Fri., Feb. 14, 10:30 a.m.

Special Singles Widows Group, Keystone Room

Wed., Feb. 19, 3 p.m.

Holy Communion, Keystone Room

Thurs., Feb. 20, 9 a.m.

Men’s Support Group, Keystone Room

Wed., Feb. 26, 10 a.m.

Episcopalian Open Service, Keystone Room

Wed., Feb. 26, 2 p.m.

Ash Wednesday Service, MHCC Roosevelt Assembly Room

Wed., Feb. 26, 5:30 p.m.

Ash Wednesday Service, GLH Solarium

Wed., Feb. 26, 7 p.m.

Ash Wednesday Service, Sell Chapel

Fri., Feb. 28, 2 p.m.

Shabbat, Roosevelt Meditation Chapel

SOCIAL AND GAMES Mondays, 9 a.m.

Cornhole, Brossman Ballroon, Salon IV

Mondays, 3 p.m. Scrabble for Fun, Keystone Room Mondays, 6:30 p.m.

Bridge, Keystone Room

Mondays, 6:45 p.m.

Mah Jongg, Sycamore South Rec. Room

Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m.

Duplicate Bridge, Keystone Room

Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m.

NEW! Mah Jongg, Goose and Gridiron Tavern

Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.

Wii Bowling, Smith North Rec. Room

Tuesdays, 1 p.m. Pickleball, Patton Campus Gym Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.

Shuffleboard, Brossman Ballroom, Salon II

Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m.

Wii Bowling, GLH Solarium

Wednesdays, 12:45 p.m.

Mah Jongg, Sycamore South Rec. Room

Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.

Pinochle, Keystone Room

Thursdays, 9 a.m.

Pickleball, Patton Campus Gym

Thursdays, 6:45 p.m.

Mah Jongg, Smith North Rec. Room

Thursdays, 7 p.m.

Canasta, Clubhouse Lobby

Fridays, 9 a.m.

Bowling, Clearview Lanes, Elizabethtown

Fridays, 9:30 a.m.

Ceramics, Smith North Ceramics Room

MEETINGS AND CLUBS

Fridays, 12:30 p.m.

500 Rummy, JB Game Room

Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, 9 a.m.

Morning Stretch, Keystone Room

Sat., Feb. 1, 2 p.m.

Bingo, Keystone Room

Tues., Feb. 4, 7 p.m.

Organ Music with Volunteer Kathy Collins, Brown Apartment Building

Mondays, 1:30 p.m.

Line Dancing Class, GLH Solarium or Brossman Ballroom, Salon I

Wed., Feb. 5, 10 a.m.

Hand and Foot Card Game, Keystone Room

Tuesdays, 10 a.m.

Classes for the Curious, GLH Life Long Learning Center

Sun., Feb. 9, 5 p.m.

Wine and Cheese Social, Keystone Room

Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m.

Mon., Feb. 10, 6 p.m.

Bingo, Brossman Ballroom, Salon III

Social Hour, Recreation Center Studio A: Call ext. 39930 for a monthly list of subjects.

Thurs., Feb. 13, 1 p.m.

Scrabble by the Rules, Goose and Gridiron Tavern

Wednesdays, 9 a.m.

Craft Group Meeting, JB Craft Room

Fri., Feb. 14, 2 p.m.

Bingo, Sycamore North

Wednesdays, 10 a.m.

The Inquisitives, JB All Purpose Room

Sat., Feb. 15, 2 p.m.

Bingo, Keystone Room

Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.

Blood Pressure Clinic, GLH Resident Services Office: Clinic closes at 10:30 a.m.

Mon., Feb. 17, 6 p.m.

Horseracing, Brossman Ballroom, Salon III

Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.

Knit Club, JB Lobby

Mon., Feb. 24, 6 p.m.

Bingo, Lodge Multipurpose Room

Fridays, 10 a.m.

Music Merrymakers Rehearsal, GLH Solarium

Thurs., Feb. 27, 1 p.m.

Scrabble by the Rules, Goose and Gridiron Tavern

Busy Bee Coloring Club, Goose and Gridiron Tavern

Fri., Feb. 28, 1 p.m.

February Birthday Party, Studio B: Celebrate February birthdays with friends. Cake and ice cream will be served.

RSVP at ext. 33277 by Feb. 21.

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.

Fri., Feb. 28, 2 p.m.

Bingo, Sycamore North

Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, 1 – 3 p.m.

Fri., Feb. 28, 3 p.m.

Tree of Life Gathering (formerly Resident Happy Hour), Keystone Room: Free drinks for donations to the Tree of Life.

Art Studio and Gallery Hours: This month will feature the photography of residents Arlene Ziegler and Dick Brandt and the artwork of Bob Grim. Contact resident Roland Snyder at ext. 72169.

Sat., Feb. 1, 2 – 4 p.m.

Model Railroad Club Open House

Sun., Feb. 2, 2 – 4 p.m.

Model Railroad Club Open House

Mon., Feb. 3, Noon

High 12 Club, Patton Campus Dining Room

Mon., Feb. 3, 1:30 p.m.

Aviation Interest Group, Keystone Room

Fri., Feb. 28, 6:30 p.m.

Trivia Night with Bob Reigh, Lodge Multipurpose Room

Sat., Feb. 29, 2 p.m.

Wine and Cheese Social, Goose and Gridiron Tavern

Mondays, 1 p.m. Masonic Village Piece Makers Quilting Group, Sycamore North

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Tues., Feb. 4, 10:30 a.m.

Nurses Club, Keystone Room: All LPNs/RNs are welcome to attend. Topic for this month is intimacy counseling.

Wed., Feb. 5, 1:30 p.m.

Low Vision Support Group, GLH Studio A

Wed., Feb. 5, 2 p.m.

Brain Fitness Club, Goose and Gridiron Tavern

Thurs., Feb. 6, 9:30 a.m.

MVE Resident Association, Deike Auditorium: Guest speaker is Linda Brain Beck, adjunct faculty member of several central Pennsylvania colleges. She will present “Talkin’ About My Generation,” which covers how to understand Millennials.

Thurs., Feb. 6, 1 p.m.

Book Club Meeting with the Village Bookies, Life Long Learning Center: This month’s book is “My Journey to Lhasa”

by Alexandra David-Neel.

Thurs., Feb. 6, 3 p.m.

VGA Resident Council Meeting, Life Long Learning Center

Thurs., Feb. 6, 7 p.m.

Order of the Eastern Star Meeting, Brossman Ballroom, Salons III & IV

Fri., Feb. 7, 1:30 p.m.

Penn State Grey Lions, Keystone Room: February’s guest speaker is Chef Athan Spanos from Penn State Harrisburg.

Mon., Feb. 10, Resident Giant, Gift Card 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Sale, FCC Atrium

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Mon., Feb. 10, 10 a.m.

Lancaster County Life Story Writing, Star Points Private Dining Room

Mon., Feb. 10, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Resident Giant, Gift Card Sale, Keystone Room

Mon., Feb. 10, 7 p.m.

Astronomy Club Meeting, James Buchanan All Purpose Room

Tues., Feb. 11, 9 a.m.

Coffee with Mark, Brown

Tues., Feb. 11, 7 p.m.

Corinthian Royal Arch Chapter, Lodge Room

Wed., Feb. 12, 2 p.m.

Genealogy Workshop, Life Long Learning Center

Thurs., Feb. 13, 10:15 a.m.

Dog Club Meeting, Keystone Room: Meet pet volunteers and discuss the new certification program for Canine Good Neighbors.

Thurs., Feb. 13, 5 p.m.

Sojourners Meeting: If you would like to join the Sojourners, please contact resident Jack Heinze at ext. 15417.

Fri., Feb. 14, 1 p.m.

MV Birders’ Club, James Buchanan All Purpose Room: Questions, call resident Lew Cressler ext. 14030.

Mon., Feb. 17, 7 p.m.

Treichler Lodge Meeting

Tues., Feb. 18, 8:30 a.m.

MV Shriners Club Meeting, Patton Campus Dining Room

Wed., Feb. 18, 9 a.m.

Coffee with Mark, Smith North

Tues., Feb. 18, 1:30 p.m.

Computer Plus Club Meeting, Life Long Learning Center

Wed., Feb. 19, 9:30 a.m.

Sensory Garden Program, GLH Studio B: Help young gardeners prepare for the outdoor season.

Bad weather alternative date is Wed., Feb. 26, at 9:30 a.m.

Wed., Feb. 19, 2 p.m.

Brain Fitness Club, Goose and Gridiron Tavern

Thurs., Feb. 20, 10 a.m.

Bereavement Support Group, Sycamore North

Fri., Feb. 21, 9 a.m.

Coffee with Mike Rowe, Keystone Room

Fri., Feb. 21, 1 p.m.

Coffee with Mike Rowe, Lodge Multipurpose Room

Mon., Feb. 24, 10 a.m.

Lancaster County Life Story Writing, Star Points Private Dining Room

Mon., Feb. 24, 1:30 p.m.

Caregivers Support Group, GLH Studio B

Fri., Feb. 28, 9 a.m.

Coffee with Mark, Sycamore South

Tues., March 24, MV Travel Club, Keystone 10 a.m.

Room: Trips include: Nashville, from May 11 - 16; Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, from Aug. 16 - 23; and Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, from Oct. 6 - 11.

Contact resident Ann Berger at 361-5170 for information.

Homemade Decorative Valentine's Candy Containers Thurs., Feb. 13, 9 - 11 a.m., GLH Studio B Register by Feb. 6 Cost: $5

CRAFTS Craft classes are open to all retirement living residents. Call ext.

33277 to reserve a place in a class.

CERAMICS GLH Studio C Cost: $5 Every Tuesday

Class I: 8:30 - 11 a.m.

Class II: 1 - 3 p.m.

GLASS FUSING GLH Studio C Cost: Varies Dates will vary

Call ext. 33277 for dates and times.

SAVE THE DATES HAND BUILDING POTTERY OPEN STUDIO

Tools are provided, and firing is included. All skill levels welcome.

Residents Marilyn Morrison and Pat Reed will lead.

GLH Studio C Cost: Varies Tuesdays, 1 - 4 p.m.

VALENTINE ROSE BOUQUET GLH Studio B Cost: $5 Thurs., Feb 6., 9 - 11 a.m.

RSVP by Jan. 27.

JEWELRY CLASS GLH Studio B Cost: $3 Thurs., Feb. 27, 9 - 11 a.m.

Olga Vinokur, Classical Pianist Wed., March 4, 7 p.m.

Brossman Ballroom

Celtic Martin Family Band Concert Sun., March 22, 3 p.m.

Deike Auditorium

Travelogue: Discover Alaska Sun., March 15, 2 p.m.

Deike Auditorium

Resident Mary Klaus Presents “51 Medical Mission Trips” Tues., March 24, 2 p.m.

GLH Solarium

Jay Smar, Folk Music Mon., March 16, 2 p.m.

Keystone Room Henry Korestzky, Irish Music Tues., March 17, 7 p.m.

Keystone Room Fire in the Glen Thurs., March 19, 4:30 p.m.

Goose and Gridiron Tavern

Servant Stage’s Youth Production “Don’t Rock the Juke Box” Wed., March 25, 7 p.m.

Brossman Ballroom Gintaras Januševičius, Pianist Tues., March 31, 7 p.m.

Deike Auditorium

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FEB. 2020

SUNDAY

CALENDAR KEY Off Campus Excursions Standard Trips Other Events BB

Brossman Ballroom

BN

Brown Building

CC

Courtyard Café

DA

Deike Auditorium

FCC-AT

Freemasons Cultural Center Atrium

GGT

Goose and Gridiron Tavern

LLL

Life Long Learning Center

LMR

Lodge Multipurpose Room

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2 – 4 p.m. Model Railroad Open House

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2 p.m. Travelogue: Umbria, the Heart of Italy (DA) 2 p.m. St. Olaf Choir 5 p.m. Wine & Cheese (KR)

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MHCC-R Roosevelt Assembly Room Meditation Chapel in Masonic Health Care Center

KR

Keystone Room

LE

Louis Eisenlohr

PCDR

Patton Campus Dining Room

SM-N

Smith North

SYC-N

Sycamore North

SYC-S

Sycamore South

VA

Village Apartments

TUESDAY

NOTES

GLH-SO Grand Lodge Hall Solarium

MC

MONDAY

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9 a.m. Outdoor Show 12 p.m. High 12 (PCDR) 1:30 p.m. Aviation Interest Group (KR)

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9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Resident Giant Gift Card Sale (FCC-AT) 10 a.m. Lancaster County Life Story Writers (Star Points) 10:30 a.m. Changes Coming to Your IRA (KR) 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Resident Giant Gift Card Sale (KR) 2 p.m. Sell Chapel Book Club 6 p.m. Bingo (BB, Salon III) 6 p.m. Siberian State Orchestra 7 p.m. Astronomy Club (JB All Purpose Room)

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10:30 a.m. Lunch Trip: Long Horn Steakhouse 6 p.m. Horseracing (BB, Salon III) 7 p.m. Treichler Lodge Meeting (Lodge)

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10 a.m. Lancaster County Life Story Writers (Star Points) 12:30 p.m. Dollar Tree 1:30 p.m. Caregivers Support Group (GLH Studio B) 6 p.m. Bingo (LMR)

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10:30 a.m. Nurses Club (KR) 12:30 p.m. Walmart 7 p.m. Organ Music (BN)

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8 a.m. Men’s Freemasonry Discussion Group (HCC-RO) 9 a.m. Coffee with Mark (Brown) 10 a.m. MV Farm Presentation (KR) 12:30 p.m. Dollar Tree 7 p.m. Corinthian Royal Arch (Lodge Room)

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8:30 a.m. Shriners Club (PCDR) 9 a.m. Coffee with Mark (Smith North) 12:30 p.m. Walmart 1:30 p.m. Computer Plus Club (LLL) 2 p.m. FDR – A New Deal for America (DA)

25 12:15 p.m. Tour and Tasting at Mount Hope Winery

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

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2 p.m. Bingo (KR) 3:30 p.m. Love Birds (DA) 2 – 4 p.m. Model Railroad Open House

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10 a.m. Hand and Foot Card Game (KR) 12 p.m. Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery 1:30 p.m. Low Vision Support Group (Studio A) 2 p.m. Brain Fitness Club (GGT)

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7:30 a.m. Breakfast Trip: IHOP 1:30 p.m. L’Chaim (MHCC-RO) 2 p.m. Episcopalian Open Service (KR) 2 p.m. Genealogy Workshop (LLL)

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9:30 a.m. MVE Retirement Association (DA) 12:30 p.m. Barnes & Noble 1 p.m. Book Club (LLL) 2 p.m. Jim Correnti (BB) 3 p.m. VGA Resident Council Meeting (LLL) 7 p.m. OES (BB, Salon III & IV)

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9 a.m. Home Based Services (SYC-S) 10:15 a.m. Dog Club (KR) 12:30 p.m. Park City Mall 1 p.m. From Healthy Aging to Alzheimer’s (MHCC-RO) 1 p.m. Scrabble by the Rules (GGT) 5 p.m. Sojourners Meeting

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1:30 p.m. Penn State Grey Lions (KR) 6 p.m. Romeo and Juliet Ballet 7 p.m. Glenn Miller (KR)

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10:30 a.m. Special Singles (KR) 1 p.m. MV Birders’ Club (JB All Purpose Room) 1:30 p.m. Open Rehearsal with Lido 2 p.m. Bingo (SYC-N)

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9 a.m. Wegman’s Market 9:30 a.m. Sensory Garden (GLH Studio B) 2 p.m. Brain Fitness Club (GGT) 3 p.m. Holy Communion (KR)

9 a.m. Men’s Support Group (KR) 10 a.m. Bereavement Support Group (SYC-N) 12:30 p.m. PA State Police Museum 5 p.m. Thirsty Third Thursday (GGT)

9 a.m. Coffee with Executive Director Mike Rowe (KR) 12:30 p.m. Aldi Market 1 p.m. Coffee with Executive Director Mike Rowe (LMR) 2 p.m. Tree Treasures of Lancaster County (KR) 7 – 9 p.m. Ray’s Dance (BB)

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9 a.m.

10 a.m. Episcopalian Open Service (KR) 10:15 a.m. Dutch Apple 2 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service (MHCC-RO) 5:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service (GLH-SO) 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service (Sell Chapel)

9 a.m. Home Based Services (LE) 10 a.m. Ulysses S Grant (KR) 10:30 a.m. Lunch Trip: Red Lobster 1 p.m. Scrabble by the Rules (GGT)

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9 a.m. Coffee with Mark (SYC-S) 9:30 a.m. Park City Mall 1 p.m. February Birthday Party (GLH Studio B) 2 p.m. Shabbat (GLH-RO) 2 p.m. Bingo (SYC-N) 3:30 p.m. Tree of Life Gathering (KR) 6:30 p.m. Trivia Night (LMR)

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8:30 a.m. Elizabethtown Saturday Shuttle 12:30 p.m. Ox Roast Dinner 6 p.m. Dave Stahl Big Band Concert 7 p.m. Grand Master’s Winter Party (BB)

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2 p.m. Bingo (KR) 7:05 p.m. Movie (DA)

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8:30 a.m. Elizabethtown Saturday Shuttle 7 p.m. Movie (KR)

29 2 p.m. Wine & Cheese (GGT)

WELLNESS Baird Wellness Center

Brain Fitness Club 33783

Located in the Freemasons Cultural Center, the Baird Wellness Center offers an array of cardiovascular and strength equipment, functional training, personal training and group fitness classes. Massage therapy and wellness workshops on mind, body and spirit are also offered.

Open daily, from 5 a.m. – 9 p.m. Staff are available Mon. – Fri., 7 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Sat., 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Classes are also broadcast on MVTV.

SilverSneakers® Classic TUES. & THURS., 9 – 9:45 A.M. Brossman Ballroom, Salon I $3 (free for BWC members)

This universal class is designed to improve agility, balance, coordination and functional capabilities.

SilverSneakers® Circuit TUES. & THURS., 10 – 11 A.M. Brossman Ballroom, Salon I $3 (free for BWC members)

A standing class with alternating intervals designed to increase cardiovascular and muscular endurance.

Yoga Within

WED. & FRI., 10:15 – 11:15 A.M. Lodge Meeting Room $3 (free for BWC members)

Experience gentle yoga poses, ranging from seated to standing, with focus on strength, relaxation, balance and flexibility.

1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH, 2 – 3 P.M. Goose and Gridiron Tavern Free

Kick-start your month by increasing your brain health with games and other fun activities geared to increase memory, neuroplasticity and overall brain health. Jamie Rosenshine, wellness specialist, will start the month by providing a brief educational piece on brain health and wellness, along with activity suggestions. Spend the rest of the time on your brain fitness while having some laughs with your peers. For more information, contact Jamie at ext. 33783.

Nutrition Sessions

BY APPOINTMENT $20

Meet with Jamie Rosenshine, personal trainer and M.S. in human nutrition and functional medicine, to discuss nutrition on an individual basis. Location: Baird Wellness Center

Supporting Parkinson’s TUESDAY, FEB. 11, 2 P.M. Life Long Learning Center Free

Learn how nutrition and exercise can offer support in your Parkinson's disease journey.

Zumba Gold

MONDAYS, MARCH 9 – APRIL 27, 6 – 6:45 P.M. Memorial Hall Gym, Patton Campus $36 Register Feb. 17 – March 2

This toned down version of Zumba is a fun aerobicstype class, part dance and part fitness, based on Latin American and international style music.

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Gentle Beginner Yoga

MON. & THURS., MARCH 23 – MAY 28, 10:30 – 11:30 A.M.

Lodge Meeting Room $58 for Mon. or Thurs./ $116 for both Register Feb. 17 – March 2

Learn fundamental yoga postures using safe alignment and modifications. Slowly build strength, flexibility and balance. Mind, breath and body connection are introduced and emphasized. This is a slow and mindful class for any fitness level. No yoga experience is necessary. Please bring a yoga mat.

Hatha Flow Yoga

MON. & WED., MARCH 23 – JUNE 1, 6 – 7 P.M. Carpenter Chapel $64 for Mon. or Wed./ $128 for both Register March 2 – 16

This multi-level class incorporates yoga poses, conscious breathing and a meditative focus to foster strength, flexibility and relaxation.

Yin/Yang Flow Yoga

THURSDAYS, MARCH 25 – MAY 28, 9:15 – 10:15 A.M. Lodge Meeting Room $58 Register March 4 –18

A flow style yoga featuring mind, breath and body connection. Build heat and sensation in strength poses, flow and balance. Achieve detoxifying, strengthening and lengthening of the muscles. Previous yoga experience a plus, but not required. Please bring a yoga mat.

Aquatics Aqua Dynamics

MON., WED. & FRI., MARCH 2 – APRIL 20, 8:30 – 9:15 A.M. Patton Pool $66 Register Feb. 11 – 25

Start your day with a mix of strength, endurance and flexibility exercises for a total body workout. This class also includes exercises to improve agility, coordination and balance and increase power and range of motion.

Water Walking

MON., WED. & FRI., MARCH 2 – APRIL 20, 9:30 – 10:15 A.M. Patton Pool $66 Register Feb. 11 – 25

Low impact class using a variety of steps, speeds and arm movements to increase the effectiveness of this workout. Also includes exercises for strength and flexibility.

Wave Runners

MON., WED. & FRI., MARCH 2 – APRIL 20, 10:30 – 11:15 A.M. Patton Pool $66 Register Feb. 11 – 25

Low to moderate intensity class with an emphasis on cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength and flexibility. Activities include water walking/jogging, standing aerobic combinations, strengthening exercises using resistive equipment and stretching exercises.

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WELLNESS Baird Wellness Center

Aqua Stretch 33783

H.I.I.T.

TUES. & THURS., MARCH 3 – APRIL 16, 8:30 – 9:15 A.M. Patton Pool $42 Register Feb. 11 – 25

Jump start your day with this 45 minute shallow water workout. This class allows you to set goals, improve your aerobic capacity, increase your metabolism and build a healthier heart. You will vary your pace and how hard you work – push your limit then drop back into your comfort zone, then do it again! Rev it up, recover, repeat!

Aqua Fit

TUES. & THURS., MARCH 3 – APRIL 16, 9:30 – 10:15 A.M. Patton Pool $42 Register Feb. 11 –25

Build your cardio fitness, strengthen your core and improve your muscle tone and flexibility with this invigorating shallow water class. You will be kept moving with a variety of activities such as water walking, jogging and strengthening exercises with resistive equipment.

Water Wakeup Workout

TUES. & THURS., MARCH 3 – APRIL 16, 8:30 – 9:15 A.M. Flohr Pool $42 Register Feb. 11 – 25

Low intensity workout targeting all major muscle groups to improve strength and flexibility. Activities include water walking/jogging, standing aerobic movements and range of motion exercises. Pool water is heated to 90 degrees for additional comfort.

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TUES. & THURS., MARCH 3 – APRIL 16, 9:30 – 10:15 A.M. Flohr Pool $42 Register Feb. 11 – 25

This class focuses on using the warm 90 degree pool water to improve relaxation, balance and flexibility. Easy Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chiinspired movements, as well as some walking and aerobic movements, will enhance this class.

Aqua Medley

TUES. & THURS., MARCH 3 – APRIL 16, 10:30 – 11:15 A.M. Flohr Pool $42 Register Feb. 11 – 25

This class combines the movements of Tai Chi, Yoga, Balancing and Breathing exercises.

Meditative, calming and relaxing, this class concentrates on breathing, movement, alignment and mindfulness, while gaining flexibility.

Aqua Yoga

TUESDAYS, MARCH 3 – APRIL 7, 6 – 6:45 P.M. Flohr Pool $49 Register Feb. 11 – 25

This low impact aquatic exercise class takes the principals and movements of yoga and adapts them to the water environment.

It strengthens and tones the body while relieving tensions and renewing energy.

Aquacise

TUES. & THURS., MARCH 17 – MAY 7, 10:30 – 11:15 A.M. Patton Pool $47 Register Feb. 25 – March 10

Want more energy? What about flexibility, strength, balance and core stability? Join us for a high energy, deep water, heart healthy workout. Move at your own pace through this cardio workout with additional moves to stretch, strengthen and build endurance.

Open Swim/Lap Swim MONDAY – FRIDAY, 1– 6 P.M. Patton Pool our lanes are open for lap swim, and F

Resident Only Open and Lap Swim

MONDAY - FRIDAY, 11:30 A.M. – 1 P.M. Patton Pool our lanes are open for lap swim, and F two lanes are open for free swim.

Open Swim

MON., WED. & FRI., 8:45 – 9:45 A.M. AND MON. – FRI., 1:30 – 6 P.M. MHCC Flohr Pool ool water is heated to 90 degrees for P

additional comfort. An eight-person spa is heated to 100 degrees. There is also a one-person six-foot-deep water well.

two lanes are open for free swim.

Every. Sip. Counts.

60-DAY HYDRATION CHALLENGE

When it comes to liquids, water is the champion!

It offers an abundance of benefits like increasing energy, promoting weight loss, flushing out toxins and boosting the immune system. Join the Baird Wellness Center’s 60-Day Hydration Challenge to become mindful of how much you are really drinking. Pre-register and complete daily logs to be entered for prize drawings.

Challenge Dates: March 1 - April 30 Registration: Feb. 17 - 28 Upon registration, receive a free Baird Wellness Center water bottle, while supplies last. Please call ext. 33783 or stop in the wellness center to register.

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STANDARD TRIPS

33205

Please call to sign up on Jan. 24, beginning at 8 a.m., at the GLH Transportation Desk for the Elizabethtown Shuttle or Village Green Transport for shopping, breakfast, lunch and supper trips, as well as Masonic Village campus meetings and entertainment provided on campus. If for any reason you need to cancel a trip on a weeknight or weekend, call the operator (0), and the bus driver will be notified. Desk closes during lunch.

DATE

LOCATION

PICK-UP

RETURN

Tuesday, Feb. 4

Walmart, Palmyra

12:30 p.m.

4 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 6

Barnes & Noble Book Store, Lancaster

12:30 p.m.

4 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 8

Elizabethtown Saturday Shuttle

8:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

Saturday, Feb. 8

Witmer Fire Company, Witmer Ox roast dinner served family style at the Witmer Fire Company. Cost is $15. Pay at the door.

12:30 p.m.

4 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 11

Dollar Tree, Middletown

12:30 p.m.

3 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 12

Breakfast Trip: IHOP, Lancaster

7:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

Thursday, Feb. 13

Park City Mall

12:30 p.m.

4 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 17

Walmart, Palmyra

12:30 p.m.

4 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 18

Lunch Trip: Long Horn Steakhouse, Lancaster

10:30 a.m.

2:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 19

Wegman’s Market, Lancaster

9 a.m.

1:30 pm.

Friday, Feb. 21

Aldi Market, Lancaster From fresh produce to organic foods, get your favorite groceries at incredibly low prices.

12:30 p.m.

4 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 22

Elizabethtown Saturday Shuttle

8:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

Monday, Feb. 24

Dollar Tree, Middletown

12:30 p.m.

3 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 27

Lunch Trip: Red Lobster, Colonial Park

10:30 a.m.

2:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 28

Park City Mall

9:30 a.m.

2:30 p.m.

RECURRING SCHEDULE Call ext. 33205 at anytime to register

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Every Sunday

Sunday Shuttle Service (for the 8:15 a.m. service) 7:40 – 8 a.m.

9:15 a.m.

Every Sunday

Sunday Shuttle Service (for the 10 a.m. service)

9:10 – 9:30 a.m.

11:15 a.m.

Every Saturday

Masonic Village Farm Market

9:30 a.m.

10 a.m.

Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday

Elizabethtown Shuttle

8:30 a.m.

Varies

Every Tuesday & Thursday

Elizabethtown Shuttle

1 p.m.

Varies

NOTICE If you have not received a reminder phone call one day prior to a scheduled trip, please call the GLH Transportation Desk at ext. 33205, the Clubhouse Information Desk at ext. 14512 or recreation at ext. 14509. The Elizabethtown Shuttle provides transportation to various destinations in Elizabethtown, including but not limited to: GIANT, Weis, appointments, CVS, post office, library and Groff’s Meats.

MASONIC VI L L AGE C AT ER I N G

FASTNACHTS for Sale PRICES 75¢ each $4 per ½ dozen $7 per 1 dozen

(cash or check, plus tax)

CELEBRATE FAT TUESDAY ON FEB. 25 with your friends, family or coworkers.

Order delicious homemade fastnachts made by the Culinary Arts Center.

You must order three or more.

To place your order, call ext. 33501 or email JSweigart@masonicvillages.org.

Orders must be received

by Wednesday, Feb. 19.

All orders will be available for pick-up on Tuesday, Feb. 25, starting at 7 a.m. in the Brossman Kitchen.

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EXCURSIONS

Great American Outdoor Show MONDAY, FEB. 3

Sign up Jan. 24, 9 a.m., at the Clubhouse Info. Desk

14512

Tour of Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 5

Pick-up: 9 a.m.

Return: 2 p.m. $12 pay at the door

Located at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, this nine-day event celebrates hunting, fishing and outdoor traditions treasured by millions. The show features more than 1,100 exhibitors ranging from shooting manufacturers to outfitters to fishing boats and RVs to archery to art, covering 650,000 square feet of exhibit hall space. Meet and greet outdoor celebrities and participate in exciting demonstrations and events. Please note, it also gets very crowded in the complex.

Pick-up: 12 p.m.

Return: 4 p.m. $5

Tour the original pretzel bakery founded in Lititz in 1861. The Sturgis family is the oldest pretzel baking family in America, and the Julius Sturgis Pretzel Factory was the country’s first commercial pretzel bakery. Learn how Sturgis’ old-fashioned recipe and methods were established, and how they’re still used today. The cost includes a tour, a handmade soft pretzel (made by you) and a hard pretzel for tasting. The tour is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. After the pretzel factory tour, enjoy nearby Wilbur Candy Store. RSVP by Jan. 30 .

Village Connect Portal Are you one of the 375 residents who have signed up for Village Connect? If not, what are you waiting for? You can now register for certain trips through the portal (these trips are noted with icons throughout the publication). Just select an event, then click the sign up button - and you are all done.

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The Village Connect Portal is a free “resident website” that was created to help keep you updated and connected to your friends on campus. All you need to be able to access Village Connect is an internet connection and either a computer, smartphone or tablet (with an operating system of 8.0 and above). If you have questions about the Village Connect Portal, contact the administrative office at ext. 14504. The following items are included on the Village Connect Portal: menus; notices; news items (such as campus photos, the Sell Chapel bulletin and RTL meeting notes); and resources (such as the resident handbook, campus map, resident directory, work requests, shuttle schedule, pharmacy hours of operation and information on our home and community-based services).

Moderate Walking

Extensive Walking

Steps

Register on Village Connect

The Pennsylvania State Police Museum THURSDAY, FEB. 20 Pick-up: 12:30 p.m.

Return: 4 p.m.

Cost: $13

Located on the grounds of the Pennsylvania State Police Academy in Hershey, this quaint museum showcases the history of the Pennsylvania State Police and various significant events. They also have uniform and weapon displays.

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EXCURSIONS

Sign up Jan. 24, 9 a.m., at the Clubhouse Info. Desk

Dave Stahl Big Band Jazz Concert

SATURDAY, FEB. 8

14512

Pick-up: 6 p.m.

Return: 10 p.m. $34

Join York Lodge No. 266 for a swinging good night of big band music with Dave Stahl and the Band. Held at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Harrisburg, the concert starts at 7:30 p.m.

An expo will feature local vendors prior to and during the concert. RSVP by Feb. 3.

Open Rehearsal with Lido

American Music Theater Presents "Celtic Woman"

Pick-up: 1:30 p.m.

Return: 5:30 p.m.

Free

Pick-up: 6:30 p.m.

Return: 10:30 p.m. $89

FRIDAY, FEB. 14

FRIDAY, MARCH 27

Bring your Valentine to the Fulton Theater to experience the romance from Prokofiev’s “Romeo and Juliet” Suite. The swooning violin of Asi Mathaias will warm your hearts with Barber’s Violin Concerto, and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 1 “Winter Dreams” will take you on a journey to experience the snowy Russia countryside.

Celtic Woman’s concerts capture the hearts of an audience that spans the globe. Both an accomplished recording ensemble and a world-class performing collective, Celtic Woman celebrates Ireland’s rich musical and cultural heritage, while continuing its remarkable legacy of introducing some of Ireland’s most talented singers and musicians onto the world stage. RSVP by Feb. 25.

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Masonic Village excursions and trips follow Elizabethtown Area School District's (EASD) cancellations. If EASD has a two-hour delay, morning trips are canceled. If there is an early dismissal, afternoon trips are canceled. If school is canceled, so are the trips for the day.

If paying by check, please make payable to “Masonic Village.” Send payment to the Recreation Department, James Buchanan Clubhouse.

If you need to cancel a trip on a weeknight or weekend, please call the campus operator (0), and the bus driver will be notified.

If a pick-up location is not noted, you will be picked up at your residence.

If you have not received a reminder phone call one day prior to a scheduled trip, please call ext. 33205 for standard trips or ext. 14512 for excursions.

Masonic Village guests and family are permitted to go on trips and excursions as space allows. For trips around Elizabethtown, there is a $5 upcharge.

For trips outside of Elizabethtown, there is a $10 upcharge.

Moderate Walking

Extensive Walking

Steps

Register on Village Connect

Tour and Tasting AT MOUNT HOPE ESTATE AND WINERY TUESDAY, FEB. 25

Pick-up: 12:15 p.m.

Return: 4 p.m.

RSVP by Jan. 29 Cost: $13 (for tour & tasting) Enjoy the history and beauty of Mount Hope Estate and Winery, located in Lebanon, while sampling some of their finest wines! Hosts will guide you while you see, sniff, swirl and savor Mount Hope's wide variety of awardwinning, hand-crafted wines. Also learn about the facility's production process. All guests will leave with a souvenir tasting glass. The one-hour tour is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.

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