VILLAGE APRIL
2022
LAFAYETTE HILL
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ON-CAMPUS EVENTS Wellness .............................................................. p. 3 Programs and Entertainment .......................... p. 4 Calendar . ............................................................. p. 6 Spiritual Gatherings .......................................... p. 9 Games and Card Groups .................................. p. 9 Dining ................................................................... p. 10
OFF-CAMPUS EVENTS Off-Campus Trips .............................................. p. 11
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Dining Room:
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Recreation Department:
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Wellness Center:
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Village Living is published monthly. If you have any questions, comments or ideas on current or upcoming trips and programs, please call the Recreation Department at ext. 1325.
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WELLNESS
Wellness Center
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The Wellness Center is located on the ground floor (across from the bowling alley). We have state-of-the-art cardiovascular machines, new pneumatic strength training equipment and an HUR balance trainer. Staffed with trained personnel Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Health Chat: Back Pain and Exercises Thursday, April 14 11 a.m. Library area
Join Jeanine to learn more about how to deal with back pain and some exercises and ways you can relieve that pain.
Relaxation/Meditation Class Group Fitness Classes Monday, April 11 3 p.m. Multipurpose Room
Join Kara for a 20 to 30-minute class designed to help relax and clear your mind of things that are crowding it and causing stress.
Bean Bag Toss
Tuesday, April 19 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
CLASS
DAY, TIME
Yoga
Mondays, 11 a.m.
Heart and Muscle Strength
Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, 12:45 p.m.
Fit/Flexibility Combo
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Thursdays, 1:15 p.m.
Balance
Tuesdays, 12:45 p.m. Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.
Core and Posture
Tuesdays, 1:15 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m.
Bowling Alley
Join Jeanine for some fun and games.
Wellness Walk to Harriet Wetherill Park
Monday, April 25 Bus will depart at 1:30 p.m.
Meet at the main entrance. Must be able to walk independently. Spring into Fitness with this exercise incentive program. Sign up by April 8. You must exercise or participate in a wellness activity three times a week for six weeks (earn stamp by staff member). Stop into the Wellness Center, and see Kara or Jeanine to learn more. Those who successfully complete the program will earn a prize.
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PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Friday Matinee Movie: “The Help”
National Guitar Month: Sing-Along with Jodi
Movie Theatre
West Community Room
Friday, April 1 2 p.m.
Determined to become a writer, a 1960s Mississippi society girl (Emma Stone) turns her small town on its ear by interviewing black women who work for prominent white families.
Live Performance: Dave & Randy Do All Gershwin Saturday, April 2 2 p.m.
What better way to celebrate National Guitar Month than with a good, old-fashioned sing-along?
Wednesday Matinee Movie: “The Pursuit of Happyness” Wednesday, April 6 2 p.m. Movie Theatre
Enjoy a rousing live performance of some of the best songs of the “Great American Songbook.”
Life is a struggle for single father Chris Gardner (Will Smith). Evicted from their apartment, he and his young son (Jaden Christopher Syre Smith) find themselves alone with no place to go.
April RLA Meeting with Mr. McCann
Chair Ballet Movement and Music
Kenneth Mills Auditorium
Kenneth Mills Auditorium
Kenneth Mills Auditorium
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Tuesday, April 5 2 p.m.
Monthly meeting of the Retirement Living Association. All RL residents welcome and encouraged to attend.
Thursday, April 7 & 21 2:30 p.m.
Enjoy a great seated workout with live classical music accompaniment.
Guest Speaker Pastor Clark Presents: “According to His Purpose” Friday, April 8 2 p.m.
Lemonade in the Courtyard Wednesday, April 20 2 p.m. Courtyard
Help us welcome spring together in our beautiful courtyard.
Kenneth Mills Auditorium
Pastor Clark discusses what it’s like to raise children with disabilities, including the difficulties with people not being very sympathetic toward children or their parents. He covers subjects such as isolation, identity, idiosyncrasies, education, discipline, community and how God views disabilities.
Paws of the Spirit Animal Therapy Visit Monday, April 11 9:45 a.m.
West Community Room
Who doesn’t love interacting with a furry friend? All are welcome.
Snack Attack: Root Beer Floats Monday, April 11 2 p.m.
West Community Room
When was the last time you enjoyed a good, oldfashioned root beer float? All RL residents welcome.
Wednesday Movie Matinee: “Citizen Kane” Wednesday, April 13 2 p.m. Movie Theatre
MVLH Players Present: “Make ‘Em Laugh” Wednesday, April 20 6:30 p.m.
Enigmatic newspaper magnate Charles Foster Kane (Orson Welles) rises, falls and leaves behind a riddle with his dying breath.
Kenneth Mills Auditorium
Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
Guest Speaker Paula Gidjunis Presents: “Belligerent Belles”
Kenneth Mills Auditorium
Kenneth Mills Auditorium
Thursday, April 14 Noon – 1:30 p.m.
All Masonic Village volunteers are welcome to join us for lunch in your honor — we appreciate you! (Volunteers ONLY, please.)
Come enjoy the musical stylings of your fellow residents in their long-awaited production of “Make ‘Em Laugh.”
Friday, April 23 2 p.m.
Not all women in history were demure little flowers. Join Paula for this fascinating look into some of the impacts women have made on our history.
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APRIL 2022
CALENDAR KEY CR
Compass Room
CL
Computer Lab
DR
Dining Room
EB1L East Building First Floor Lounge KMA Kenneth Mills Auditorium LIB
Library
MPR Multi Purpose Room MT
Movie Theatre
PB
The Pub
RL1L First Floor Lounge WCR West Community Room
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
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11:15 a.m. Catholic Communion (WCR) 2 p.m. Sunday Service (KMA)
10:30 a.m. Catholic Prayer Svc. (KMA) 10:30 a.m. Conversation Starters with Jodi (WCR) 2 p.m. RLA Meeting with Mr. McCann (KMA) 2 p.m. Documentary: “The World in the Year 2050” (WCR) 3 p.m. Classic Concentration (WCR) 7 p.m. Dominoes (RL1L)
10:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch (WCR) 1:30 p.m. Voices on the Hill music group rehearsal (KMA) 2 p.m. National Guitar Month: Sing-along with Jodi (WCR) 3 p.m. Travelogue: Rick Steves’ Switzerland’s Great Cities (WCR) 3 p.m. Scrabble CR 7 p.m. Knitting Club - LB 7:30 p.m. Palestine Roxborough Lodge Stated Meeting (KMA)
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11:15 a.m. Catholic Communion (WCR) 2 p.m. Sunday Service (KMA)
9:45 a.m. Paws of the Spirit (WCR) 10:30 a.m. Catholic Prayer Svc. (KMA) 10:30 a.m. National Humor Month: Jokes to Brighten Your Day (CR) 1:30 p.m. Voices on the Hill singing group rehearsal (KMA) 2 p.m. Snack Attack: Homemade Root Beer Floats (WCR) 3 p.m. Documentary: “Egypt’s Greatest Pharaoh” (WCR) 7 p.m. Dominoes (RL1L)
10:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch (WCR) 2 p.m. Word Games with Jodi (WCR) 3 p.m. Travelogue: Rick Steves’ Prague (WCR) 3 p.m. Scrabble CR 6 p.m. Palestine Roxborough Lodge (KMA) 7 p.m. Knitting Club (LB)
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11:15 a.m. Catholic Communion (WCR) 2 p.m. Sunday Service (KMA)
10:30 a.m. Catholic Prayer Svc. (KMA) 2 p.m. Monday Movie Matinee: “Just the Ticket” (MT) 7 p.m. Dominoes (RL1L)
(No Coffee Klatch Today) 1:30 p.m. Voices on the Hill music group rehearsal (KMA) 2 p.m. Tuesday Movie Matinee: “9 to 5” (MT) 3 p.m. Scrabble CR 6 p.m. Palestine Roxborough Lodge (KMA) 7 p.m. Knitting Club (LB)
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11:15 a.m. Catholic Communion (WCR) 2 p.m. Sunday Service (KMA)
10:30 a.m. This Week in History with Jodi (CR) 2 p.m. Catholic Mass (KMA) 2 p.m. Documentary: “Milton Hershey – The Chocolate King” (WCR) 3 p.m. Classic Concentration: The Game of Puzzles and Trivia (WCR) 7 p.m. Dominoes (RL1L)
10:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch (WCR) 1:30 p.m. Voices on the Hill music group rehearsal (KMA) 2 p.m. Health Matters Presentation: All About Diabetes (WCR) 3 p.m. Travelogue: Rick Steves’ Western Turkey (WCR) 3 p.m. Scrabble CR 6 p.m. Palestine Roxborough Lodge (KMA) 7 p.m. Knitting Club (LB)
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY This calendar does not list all occurring events. For a full list, please review the rest of the publication.
FRIDAY
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10:30 a.m. You Be the Judge with Jodi (WCR) 2 p.m. Friday Matinee Movie: “The Help” (MT) 7 p.m. Dominoes (RL1L)
10 a.m. Drama Club (KMA) 2 p.m. Dave & Randy Do All Gershwin (KMA) (no bingo today)
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10 a.m. Drama Club (RL1L) 10:30 a.m. Video Rosary: The Joyful Mysteries (WCR) (WCR) 1 p.m. RL Food Committee (PB) 2 p.m. Wednesday Matinee Movie: “The Pursuit of Happyness” (MT) 6 p.m. Trivia with Jodi (PB)
10 a.m. RL Meeting with Carl (KMA) 10:30 a.m. Find the Famous Face with Jodi (WCR) 2:30 p.m. Chair Ballet (KMA) 3:15 p.m. Let’s Play Cad EB1L 6:30 p.m. Movies of Yesteryear (MT)
10:30 a.m. Discussion: Topics for Debate with Jodi (WCR) 2 p.m. “According To His Purpose” with guest speaker Pastor Clark (KMA) 7 p.m. Dominoes (RL1L)
10 a.m. Drama Club (KMA) 2 p.m. Bingo (WCR)
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10 a.m. Drama Club (RL1L) 10:30 a.m. Video Rosary: The Joyful Mysteries (WCR) 10:45 a.m. Computer Tutor with Jodi (CL) 2 p.m. Wednesday Matinee Movie: “Citizen Kane” (MT) 6 p.m. Karaoke in the Pub (PB)
10 a.m. RL Meeting with Carl (KMA) 10:30 a.m. Find the Famous Face with Jodi (WCR) Noon Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon (KMA) 3:15 p.m. Scrabble with Jodi (EB1L) 6:30 p.m. Movies of Yesteryear (MT)
2 p.m. Friday Movie Matinee: “Gone with the Wind” (MT) 7 p.m. Dominoes (RL1L)
10 a.m. Drama Club (KMA) 2 p.m. Bingo (WCR)
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9 a.m. IGC Jewelry Repair & Appraisal (RL1L) 10 a.m. Drama Club (RL1L) 10:30 a.m. Video Rosary: The Joyful Mysteries (WCR) 2 p.m. Lemonade in the Courtyard 6:30 p.m. MVLH Players Present: “Make ‘Em Laugh” (KMA)
10 a.m. RL Meeting with Carl (KMA) 10:30 a.m. Find the Famous Face with Jodi (WCR) 1 p.m. Healing Service (WCR) 2:30 p.m. Chair Ballet (KMA) 3:15 p.m. Let’s Play Cad EB1L 6:30 p.m. Movies of Yesteryear (MT)
10:30 a.m. Discussion: Topics for Debate with Jodi (WCR) 2 p.m. Lifelong Learning Presentation: “Belligerent Belles” with guest speaker Paula Gidjunis (KMA) 3 p.m. Vintage Concerts: Glenn Campbell Live in Dublin (WCR) 7 p.m. Dominoes (RL1L)
10 a.m. Drama Club (KMA) 2 p.m. Bingo (WCR)
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10 a.m. Drama Club (RL1L) 10:30 a.m. Video Rosary: The Joyful Mysteries (WCR) 3:30 p.m. April Cocktail Party with Live Entertainment by Jeff Corbett (KMA)
10 a.m. RL Meeting with Carl (KMA) 10:30 a.m. Find the Famous Face with Jodi (WCR) 2 p.m. Make and Take Project: Handmade Soap (Limit 12; Sign up Required) (WCR) 6:30 p.m. An Evening of Art (Atrium) 6:30 p.m. Movies of Yesteryear (MT)
10:30 a.m. You Be the Judge with Jodi (WCR) 2 p.m. TED Talk Video Lecture and Discussion: “How Trees Communicate” (WCR) 3 p.m. Vintage Concerts: The Supremes Live in Amsterdam (WCR) 7 p.m. Dominoes (RL1L)
10 a.m. Drama Club (KMA) 2 p.m. Philly Senior Stage Presents: “Guys & Dolls” (KMA) (no bingo today)
PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT
An Evening of Art Thursday, April 28 6:30 p.m. Atrium
Stroll through works of art by some of our most talented residents.
Health Matters Presentation: “All About Diabetes”
Make and Take Project: Handmade Soap
West Community Room
West Community Room
Tuesday, April 26 2 p.m.
Join Jodi to learn all about the basics of diabetes and helpful tips on how you can avoid it.
Thursday, April 28 2 p.m.
Make attractive handmade soaps that look and smell great! (LIMIT 12; SIGN UP REQUIRED)
April Cocktail Party with Live TED Talk Video Lecture Entertainment by Jeff Corbett and Discussion: “How Trees Wednesday, April 27 Communicate” 3:30 p.m.
Kenneth Mills Auditorium Join us for an afternoon of food, drinks, fun and live music.
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Friday, April 29 2 p.m.
West Community Room
Celebrate this Arbor Day with a fascinating discussion on how trees communicate a lot more that we humans think.
GAMES AND GROUPS
Mondays & Fridays 7 p.m.
Dominoes First Floor Lounge
Most Mondays 2 p.m.
Classic Concentration West Community Room
Most Tuesdays 2 p.m.
Word Games with Jodi West Community Room
Wednesdays 10 a.m.
Drama Club First Floor Lounge
Saturdays 2 p.m.
Bingo West Community Room
Tuesday, April 5, 19, 26 Monday, April 11 1:30 p.m.
Voices on the Hill Music Group Kenneth Mills Auditorium
Spiritual Gatherings Sundays 11:15 a.m.
Catholic Communion Service West Community Room
Sundays 2 p.m.
Sunday Service with Pastor Clark Kenneth Mills Auditorium
Mondays 10:30 a.m.
Catholic Prayer Service Kenneth Mills Auditorium
Wednesdays 10:30 a.m.
Video Rosary: “The Joyful Mysteries” West Community Room
Thursday, April 21 1 p.m.
Healing Service West Community Room
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Dining Room 1354
Dining Join us Sunday, April 17, for an Easter Brunch in the Village Dining Room Deviled Egg Bar Baked Ham with Pineapple Glaze Carved Spring Lamb with Au Jus & Mint Jelly Crab Stuffed Sole Candied Sweet Potatoes Mashed Potatoes Grilled Asparagus with Balsamic Glaze Orange Glazed Carrots Jellybean Cupcakes
Happenings April 1
April Fool’s Day
April 2
National PB&J Day
April 8
National Empanada Day
April 17 Easter April 22 Earth Day April 26 National Pretzel Day April 30 National Oatmeal Cookie Day
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OFF-CAMPUS TRIPS Recreation Department
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Please see Angela, director of recreation, to pay for the trips.
DATE
TIME/DESCRIPTION
Thursday, April 7
9:30 a.m. Live Casino, Philadelphia
Friday, April 8
9:30 a.m. ShopRite, East Norriton Square
COST
1:30 p.m. Walmart, King of Prussia Monday, April 11
9:30 a.m. Giant Market, Flourtown 1:30 p.m. Dollar Tree, Andorra Shopping Center
Tuesday, April 12
9:30 a.m. ACME Market, Flourtown 1:30 p.m. Target, MetroPlex Shopping Center
Wednesday, April 13
Reserved for RED HAT TRIP
Thursday, April 14
9:30 a.m. Wegmans, King of Prussia
Friday, April 15
9:30 a.m. Kitchen Kettle Village
Monday, April 18
9:30 a.m. Longwood Gardens – Only 8 Tickets Available
Wednesday, April 20
9:30 a.m. Trader Joe’s, Gateway Shopping Center
$3
1:30 p.m. ALDI Market, Alan Wood Road Thursday, April 21
1:30 p.m. Michael’s Craft Store, Plymouth Meeting
Friday, April 22
9:30 a.m. Green Dragon Farmers Market, Ephrata, PA
Monday, April 25
9:30 a.m. Giant Market, Flourtown 1:30 p.m. Wellness Walk at Harriet Wetherill Park, Plymouth Meeting
Tuesday, April 26
9:30 a.m. Weis Market, Plymouth Square 1:30 p.m. Fine Wine & Spirits, MetroPlex Shopping Center
Wednesday, April 27
9:30 a.m. CVS, Erdenheim, PA
Thursday, April 28
9:30 a.m. Delaware Art Museum, Wilmington, DE
Friday, April 29
9:30 a.m. Shady Maple Smorgasbord, East Earl, PA
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