Lafayette Hill Village Living - April 2023

VILLAGE

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LAFAYETTE HILL

ON-CAMPUS

OFF-CAMPUS EVENTS

Dining Room: 1354

Recreation Department: 1325

Wellness Center: 1293

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

To view this publication electronically, please visit masonicvillagelafayettehill.org and select “Lifestyle.”

WELLNESS Wellness Center 1293

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.

Let’s Dance!

Tuesday, April 4 2 p.m.

Auditorium

Bring your favorite song and dance to share. Let Jeanine know if you want to help organize.

Wellness Egg Hunt with Kara

Wednesday, April 5 2 p.m.

Lobby

Join Kara for a fitnessstyle Easter egg hunt.

Wellness Walk

Wednesday, April 19 1:30 p.m.

Lobby

Join Kara to go for a walking trip off campus. Location TBD. Weather permitting. Independent walkers only.

Bowl Off

Tuesday, April 25 12:45 p.m.

Bowling Alley

Join Jeanine for a friendly bowling competition with another local community. Bowlers can sign up in the Computer Room. Spectators are encouraged to cheer on Masonic Village.

Group Fitness Classes

CLASS DAY/TIME PLACE

Women’s Circuit Training

Men’s Circuit Training

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10 a.m.

Yoga Mondays, 11 a.m.

Wellness Center

Wellness Center

Multi Purpose Room

Balance Tuesdays, 12:45 p.m. Multi Purpose Room

Core and Posture Tuesdays, 1:15 p.m. Multi Purpose Room

Heart and Muscle Strength

Fit/ Flexibility Combo

Thursdays, 12:45 p.m. Multi Purpose Room

Thursdays, 1:15 p.m. Multi Purpose Room

PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Retirement Living Association Meeting

Monday, April 3

2 p.m.

Kenneth Mills Auditorium

All retirement living residents are welcome and encouraged to attend the monthly meeting of the Retirement Living Association.

Fun with Words

Monday, April 3 3 p.m.

West Community Room

Think of a word or term that fits each of the 12 categories, starting with the selected letter.

“Dear Abby” Discussion with Melissa

Tuesday, April 4 11 a.m.

Pub

Express your opinion and give advice on family, relationships, health, etiquette, personal finance, astrology and more.

National Humor Month:

April Jokes & Riddles to Lighten Up Your Day!

Tuesday, April 4 3 p.m.

West Community Room

Come join in the fun and laughs while answering April jokes and riddles.

Nail and Hand Massages with Melissa

Wednesday, April 5 10:30 a.m.

Pub

Join Melissa for a beauty treatment. Please sign up in the Computer Room for an appointment. Space is limited.

Wednesday Night in the Pub

Wednesday, April 5 6 p.m.

Pub

Join us for an evening of karaoke with Tru Blue Productions.

Chair Ballet

Thursday, April 6 2:30 p.m.

Kenneth Mills Auditorium

Enjoy a great seated workout with live piano accompaniment.

Create No-Sew Sock Bunnies with Melissa and Brynn

Friday, April 7 10:30 a.m.

West Community Room

Join Melissa and Brynn to create a fun and easy DIY sock bunny. (Limit 12; sign up required.)

Yahtzee with Melissa

Friday, April 7 2 p.m.

West Community Room

Join Melissa in trying to score as many points as possible by rolling five dice and getting certain combinations of dice.

Philly Senior Stage Presents: “21st Century Speakeasy with Andrea Carlson”

Saturday, April 8

2 p.m.

Kenneth Mills Auditorium

Enjoy a performance of enchanting melodies.

Words Within Words Game with Melissa

Monday, April 10

10:30 a.m.

West Community Room

Join Melissa in discovering as many words as you can within another word.

“The Celebration of Passover” Discussion with Joel Stoloff and Melissa

Monday, April 10

2 p.m.

West Community Room

Join us for an engaging discussion about the celebration and traditions of Passover.

Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

Tuesday, April 11

11 a.m.

Dining Room

All Masonic Village volunteers are welcome to join us for lunch in your honor – we appreciate you! (Volunteers ONLY, please)

DIY Stress Relief Ball for Stress Awareness Month

Wednesday, April 12

10:30 a.m.

Atrium

Create a stress relief ball with flour and a balloon. (Limit 12; sign up required.)

Wednesday Night in the Pub: Quizzo with Snacks

Wednesday, April 12

6 p.m.

Pub

Join us for snacks while trying to score the most points answering trivia questions with your teams.

Paws of the Spirit

Friday, April 14

10:30 a.m.

West Community Room

Enjoy visiting with our furry friends.

Bayada Wellness Event & Introduction of Powerback Services

Monday, April 17

1:30 p.m.

Kenneth Mills Auditorium

Join us to learn about Powerback Rehab services and the new Bayada home health services. Powerback will offer balance, arm strength and memory screenings, as well as sign-ups for annual physical therapy evaluations.

Pocket Billiards

Monday, April 17 3 p.m.

Retirement Living Second Floor Lounge

Join Melissa in utilizing your coordination to sink all your designated balls (either stripes or solids), and then sink the eight-ball to win a game of pool.

Dining Music with Eileen Arno

Monday, April 17

4 p.m.

Pub

Listen to musical tunes while gathering to dine.

Score a Lucky Strike: Bowling with Melissa

Wednesday, April 19

10:30 a.m.

Bowling Alley

Join Melissa and challenge your bowling skills.

10:30 a.m. Catholic Prayer Sevice

10:30 a.m. Words Within Words Game (WCR)

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CALENDAR KEY

16 11:15 a.m. Catholic Communion

2 p.m. Sunday Service (KMA)

23

11:15 a.m. Catholic Communion (KMA)

2 p.m. Sunday Service (KMA) 30

11:15 a.m. Catholic Communion (KMA)

2 p.m. Sunday Service (KMA)

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10:30 a.m. Catholic Prayer Service (CR)

10:30 a.m. Finish the Phrase (WCR)

1:30 p.m. Bayada Wellness Event & Introduction of Powerback Services (KMA)

3 p.m. Pocket Billiards (RL2L)

4 p.m. Dining Music (PB)

6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

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10:30 a.m. Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (WCR)

2 p.m. Catholic Mass (KMA)

3 p.m. Card Games (WCR)

6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

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11 a.m. Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon (DR)

2 p.m. The Price is Right: Decades Past 1960s (WCR)

3 p.m. Scrabble (CR)

6 p.m. Palestine Roxborough Lodge Stated Meeting (KMA)

7 p.m. Knitting Club (LB)

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10:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch (WCR)

3 p.m. Scrabble (CR)

6 p.m. Palestine Roxborough Lodge Rehearsal (KMA)

7 p.m. Knitting Club (LB)

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10:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch (PB)

11 a.m. Left, Center, Right Dice Game (Atrium)

12:45 p.m. Wellness Bowl Off (BA)

2 p.m. Painting (WCR)

3 p.m. Scrabble (CR)

7 p.m. Knitting Club (LB)

PASSOVER BEGINS AT SUNSET

10 a.m. Drama Group (KMA)

10:30 a.m. Nails & Hand Massages (PB)

10:30 a.m. Video Rosary: “The Joyful Mysteries” (WCR)

1 p.m. RL Food Committee (PB)

2 p.m. Wellness Egg Hunt (ML)

2 p.m. Wednesday Matinee: “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” (MT)

6 p.m. Wednesday Night in the Pub: Karaoke with Tru Blue Productions (PB)

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10 a.m. Drama Group (KMA)

10:30 a.m. DIY Stress Relief Ball for Stress Awareness Month (Atrium)

10:30 a.m. Video Rosary: “The Joyful Mysteries” (WCR)

2 p.m. Boggle Word Game (WCR)

6 p.m. Wednesday Night in the Pub: Quizzo with Snacks (PB)

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8:30 a.m. Tech Rehearsal for Drama Group (KMA)

10:30 a.m. Video Rosary: “The Joyful Mysteries” (WCR)

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10 a.m. RL Meeting with Carl (KMA)

10:30 a.m. Jeopardy (WCR)

2:30 p.m. Chair Ballet (KMA)

6:30 p.m. Movies of Yesteryear (MT)

7 p.m. Scrabble & Quiddler (CR)

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10 a.m. RL Meeting with Carl (TBD)

10:30 a.m. Remembering “Titanic” (WCR)

2 p.m. Thursday Matinee Movie: “Titanic” (MT)

6:30 p.m. Movies of Yesteryear (MT)

7 p.m. Scrabble & Quiddler (CR)

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9 a.m. – 4 p.m. IGC Jewelers (RL1L)

10 a.m. RL Meeting with Carl (KMA)

10 a.m. Dress Rehearsal for Drama Group (KMA)

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GOOD FRIDAY

10:30 a.m. Create No-Sew Sock

Bunnies with Melissa & Brynn (WCR)

2 p.m. Yahtzee with (WCR)

2 p.m. Friday Matinee Movie: “The Last Laugh” (MT)

6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

10 a.m. Drama Group (R1L1)

1 p.m. Saturday Matinee: “Pink Panther” (MT)

2 p.m. Jackpot Bingo (WCR)

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10 a.m. Drama Group (RL1L)

1 p.m. Saturday Matinee: “The Wizard of Oz” (MT)

2 p.m. Philly Senior Stage Presents: “21st Century Speakeasy with Andrea Carlson” (KMA) (No bingo)

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10:30 a.m. Paws of the Spirit (WCR)

2 p.m. Friday Matinee Movie: “Mrs. Doubtfire” (MT)

2 p.m. Name 5 (WCR)

6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

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10:30 a.m. Make Dirt Pudding for Earth Day (WCR)

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10 a.m. Drama Group (RL1L)

1 p.m. Saturday Matinee: “Glory” (MT)

2 p.m. Jackpot Bingo (WCR)

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EARTH DAY

1 p.m. Saturday Matinee: “Don’t Look Up” (MT)

10:30 a.m. Score a Lucky Strike: Bowling (BA)

2 p.m. Wednesday Matinee: “Moonstruck” (MT)

6 p.m. Wine Down Wednesdays: Live Entertainment with Patrice Hawthorne (PB)

10:30 a.m. Spring has Sprung

2 p.m. Masonic Village Players Present: “Enjoy Yourself: The Journey of Our Lives” (KMA)

10:30 a.m. Have You Ever? (PB)

10:30 a.m. Video Rosary: “The Joyful Mysteries” (WCR)

2 p.m. Wednesday Matinee: “Driving Miss Daisy” (MT)

3:30 p.m. Cocktail Party with Calvin Pressley (KMA)

Necklaces (WCR)

1 p.m. Healing Service (WCR)

2:30 p.m. Chair Ballet (KMA)

6:30 p.m. Movies of Yesteryear (MT)

7 p.m. Scrabble & Quiddler (CR)

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10 a.m. RL Meeting with Carl (KMA)

10:30 a.m. Who, What, When Trivia (PB) 11 a.m. End of Life Planning Discussion (KMA)

2 p.m. Shirley Temple Mocktail in the Courtyard

6:30 p.m. Movies of Yesteryear (MT)

7 p.m. Scrabble & Quiddler (CR)

6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

2 p.m. Jackpot Bingo (WCR) 26

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10:30 a.m. Seated Exercise (KMA)

2 p.m. Friday Matinee Movie: “The Bucket List” (MT)

2 p.m. Remember When? 1950s (WCR)

4:30 p.m. Dining Music with Patty Brotman (PB)

6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

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1 p.m. Saturday Matinee: “The Sound of Music” (MT)

2 p.m. Jackpot Bingo (WCR)

PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Wine Down Wednesdays:

Live Entertainment with Patrice Hawthorne

Wednesday, April 19 6 p.m.

Pub

Join us to enjoy your choice of wine and live music featuring Patrice Hawthorne.

Spring has Sprung Necklaces with Melissa

Thursday, April 20 10:30 a.m.

West Community Room

Join us in expressing your creativity with necklace making. (Limit 12; sign up required.)

Make Dirt Pudding for Earth Day

Friday, April 21 10:30 a.m.

West Community Room

Join Melissa to celebrate Earth Day with this delicious treat involving pudding, cookies and gummy worms! (Limit 12; sign up required.)

Masonic Village Players:

“Enjoy Yourself: The Journey of Our Lives”

Friday, April 21 2 p.m.

Kenneth Mills Auditorium

Come enjoy the musical stylings of your fellow residents in their long-anticipated production of “Enjoy Yourself: The Journey of Our Lives.”

Left, Center, Right Dice Game

Tuesday, April 25 11 a.m.

Atrium

Join Melissa in rolling your way to victory in this dice game. Be the last player to hold your chips!

Painting with Shayna

Tuesday, April 25 2 p.m.

West Community Room

Paint along with Shayna as she provides instruction from beginner to advanced. (Limit 12; sign up required.)

Cocktail Party with Calvin

Pressley

Wednesday, April 26 3:30 pm

Kenneth Mills Auditorium

Join us for an afternoon of food, drinks, joy and live music.

Who, What, When Trivia

with Melissa

Thursday, April 27 10:30 a.m.

Pub Guess what the mystery item is through the description of certain clues. (Limit 12; sign up required.)

Shirley Temple Mocktail in the Courtyard

Thursday, April 27 2 p.m.

Courtyard

Help us welcome in spring with a refreshing Shirley Temple [non-alcoholic] in our beautiful courtyard.

Dining Music with Patty

Brotman

Friday, April 28 4:30 p.m.

Pub

Listen to musical tunes while gathering to dine.

Dining

Easter Brunch Menu

Sunday, April 9, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Carved Beef Sirloin

Ham with Pineapple

Sauce

Salmon with Lemon Dill

Sweet Potato Casserole

Bread Stuffing

Green Beans

Glazed Carrots

Assorted Pastel Cupcakes

Happenings

April 1 April Fool’s Day

April 2 National PB & J Day

April 5 Passover Begins

April 8 National Empanada Day

April 9 Easter

April 12 National Grilled Cheese Day

April 26 National Pretzel Day

OFF-CAMPUS TRIPS

Recreation Department 1325

Please see Angela, director of recreation, to pay for the trips.

DATE TIME/DESCRIPTION

COST

Sunday, April 2 9:30 a.m. Philadelphia Museum of Art Pay as you wish

Monday, April 3 9:30 a.m. Walmart, King of Prussia

1:30 p.m. Shoprite, East Norriton

Tuesday, April 4 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m. Andorra Loop (ACME, Dollar Tree, Kohl’s, T.J. Maxx, Andorra Library, Five Below) Last ride must be ready to go back at noon.

1:30 p.m. William Jeanes Library, Lafayette Hill

Thursday, April 6 9:30 a.m. Valley Forge Park - Cherry Blossom Ride & Gift Shop

Friday, April 7 11:30 a.m. Pinnacle Ridge Winery, Lansdale

Monday, April 10 9:30 a.m. Valley Forge Casino, Valley Forge

Tuesday, April 11 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m. Flourtown Loop (ACME, Giant, Dollar Tree, McDonald’s, Hair Cuttery, Movie Tavern, Wells Fargo, Firstrust Bank, U.S. Postal Service)

Last ride must be ready to go back at noon.

1:30 p.m. Cold Stone Creamery, Willow Grove

Wednesday, April 12 RESERVED FOR RED HAT TRIP

Thursday, April 13 9 a.m. Weis Market, Plymouth Square

Friday, April 14 9 a.m. Walgreens, Flourtown

12:15 p.m. BOCCE, Conshohocken Bocce Club

Monday, April 17 9 a.m. Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square $3

Tuesday, April 18 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m. Metroplex Loop (Target, Five Below, Giant, Party City, Lowes, David’s Bridal, DSW Shoes, Barnes & Noble, Guitar Store, Best Buy, Fine Wine & Good Spirits, Ross, Marshalls, Old Navy, PGA Tour Superstore, ULTA)

Last ride must be ready to go back at noon.

1:30 p.m. ALDI Market, Conshohocken

Wednesday, April 19 9 a.m. Trader Joe’s, North Wales

1:30 p.m. Wellness Walk with Kara (To be determined)

Friday, April 21 9:30 a.m. Whole Foods Market, Plymouth Meeting

1:30 p.m. William Jeanes Library, Lafayette Hill

Saturday, April 22 12 p.m. Whitemarsh Township Day at Victory Field, Lafayette Hill

Monday, April 24 9:30 a.m. Wegmans, King of Prussia

Tuesday, April 25 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. Plymouth Meeting Mall Loop (Boscov’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Michael’s, Whole Foods Market, Dave & Busters)

Last ride must be ready to leave by noon.

Wednesday, April 26 9 a.m. Lancaster County Farmers Market, Wayne 1:30 p.m. Crumbl Cookies, Jenkintown, PA

Thursday, April 27 11:30 a.m. Museum for Art in Wood, Old City, Philadelphia

Friday, April 28 9 a.m. Panera Bread, Conshohocken 12:15 p.m. BOCCE, Conshohocken Bocce Club

ENJOY LIFE YOUR WAY

Our Mission: To empower and inspire our Masonic Community to achieve their potential and enjoy the highest possible quality of life by being a Center of Excellence in providing person-centered residential, health care and wellness services, home and community-based services, outreach services and ancillary operations.