Lafayette Hill Village Living - April 2024

VILLAGE

Demonstration with Chef Simon p. 4

Spring Salad

ON-CAMPUS EVENTS

Wellness

Off-Campus

Dining Room: 61354

Recreation Department: 61325

Wellness Center: 61293

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. 61325

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WELLNESS

Wellness Center 61293

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. The center is staffed with trained personnel Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Healthy Spring Shake

Tuesday, April 9

2 p.m.

Pub

Join Jeanine and make your own shake.

Relaxation Class

Wednesday, April 10

2:30 p.m.

First Floor Lounge

Join Kara for relaxation techniques and discussion.

Tai Chi Yoga

Tuesday, April 23 11 a.m.

Courtyard (Weather Permitting)

Join Jeanine for a Tai Chi yoga class.

Putting on the Golf Green

Friday, April 26 11 a.m.

Putting Green

Join Kara for some golfing fun.

Group Fitness Classes

CLASS DAY/TIME PLACE

Yoga

Mondays, 11 a.m. Multi Purpose Room

Women’s Circuit Training Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. Wellness Center

Group Treadmill/ Bike Social Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10 a.m. Wellness Center

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

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

Heart and Muscle Strength Thursdays, 12:45 p.m. Multi Purpose Room

Fit/Flexibility Combo Thursdays, 1:15 p.m. Multi Purpose Room

PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Spring Salad Demonstration with Chef Simon

Monday, April 8 2 p.m.

West Community Room

Join Chef Simon as he demonstrates how to create a delightful salad just in time for spring. (Please sign up in the Computer Lab.)

Bible Study with Pastor Clark

Fridays

10:30 a.m.

Pub

Begin your Friday mornings in prayer.

LaSalle University Students’ Public Health Clinic

Saturdays

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Kenneth Mills Auditorium or Library

Join LaSalle University students and get your blood pressure checked, or engage in a fun chair yoga session.

Retirement Living Association Meeting

Monday, April 1 2 p.m.

Kenneth Mills Auditorium

All retirement living residents are welcome and encouraged to attend the monthly meeting.

Lecture: The 1777 Philadelphia Campaign During the American War for Independence

Tuesday, April 2 2 p.m.

Kenneth Mills Auditorium

Join Penn Professor Jeffrey LaMonica as he discusses the Continental Army's encampment at Whitemarsh being the final phase of the 1777 Philadelphia Campaign during the American War for Independence.

DIY Watch It Grow Seed Pots

Wednesday, April 3

10:45 a.m.

West Community Room

Celebrate the magic of nature by watching your own plant grow. Choose some seeds, add some soil and let Mother Nature do her thing. (Please sign up in the Computer Lab.)

Nail Spa

Wednesday, April 3

2 p.m.

West Community Room

Get your nails pampered and painted. (Please sign up in the Computer Lab.)

Karaoke with Tru Blu Productions

Wednesday, April 3

6 p.m.

Pub

Join us for an evening of karaoke and fun with Tru Blu Productions

Chair Ballet

Thursday, April 4 & 25

2:30 p.m.

Kenneth Mills Auditorium

Enjoy a great seated workout with a live pianist.

Trivia in the Pub

Wednesday, April 10

6 p.m.

Pub

Try to score the most points answering trivia questions with your creatively-named team.

Hand Massages for Stress Awareness Month

Thursday, April 11 11 a.m.

West Community Room

Join Melissa to receive a relaxing hand massage with essential oils. (Please sign up in the Computer Room.)

Sundaes on a Monday

Monday, April 15

2 p.m.

West Community Room

Join us in conversation while enjoying a delicious sundae filled with your favorite ice cream flavors. (Please sign up in the Computer Room.)

Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

Tuesday, April 16 11 a.m.

Dining Room

Masonic Village volunteers who turned in their tracking forms for 2023 are welcome to join us for lunch in their honor. We appreciate you! (2023 volunteers ONLY, please.)

Cooking: Grilled Cheese Please!

Wednesday, April 17 10:45 a.m.

West Community Room

Make the ultimate comfort food, your very own delicious grilled cheese sandwich. (Please sign up in the Computer Lab.)

Presentation: Get Hip Don't Slip: Fall Prevention with Allison Merrill

Wednesday, April 17 2 p.m.

Kenneth Mills Auditorium

Learn about fall safety and the environmental changes you can make to prevent falls with Allison Merrill, director of rehabilitation.

Team Crossword Puzzle Tournament

Wednesday, April 17 6 p.m.

Pub

Work with your team to enter words or phrases that cross each other horizontally or vertically, according to a set of clues.

APRIL 2024 calendar

10 a.m. Voices on the Hill (KMA)

10 a.m. Resident Planning Committee Meeting (Programs) (PB)

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

11 a.m. Resident Planning Committee Meeting (Trips) (PB)

11 a.m. Double Ditto (WCR)

2 p.m. RLA Meeting (KMA)

3 p.m. Billiards with Melissa (BA) 6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

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

10:45 a.m. You Be the Judge (PB)

2 p.m. Professor Jeffrey LaMonica Lecture (KMA)

3 p.m. Scrabble (CR)

3.30 p.m. Jenga (WCR)

7 p.m. Knitting Club (LB)

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10:45 a.m. Catholic Communion (KMA)

2 p.m. Sunday Service (KMA)

3 p.m. Sunday Matinee (MT) 8

10 a.m. Voices on the Hill (KMA)

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

10:30 a.m. Spring Salad Demonstration with Chef Simon (WCR)

2 p.m. SPLURT! Word Game (WCR)

3:30 p.m. Dear Abby Discussion (WCR)

6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

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10:45 a.m. Catholic Communion (KMA)

2 p.m. Sunday Service (KMA)

3 p.m. Sunday Matinee (MT)

CALENDAR KEY

Sign Up Required in Red

BA Bowling Alley

CR Compass Room

CL Computer Lab

DR Dining Room

EB1L East Building First Floor Lounge

KMA Kenneth Mills Auditorium

LIB Library

ME Main Entrance

MPR Multi Purpose Room

MT Movie Theatre

PB The Pub

RL1L First Floor Lounge

WC Wellness Center

WCR West Community Room

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10:45 a.m. Catholic Communion (KMA)

2 p.m. Sunday Service (KMA)

2:30 p.m. Random Trivia (WCR)

3 p.m. Sunday Matinee (MT)

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

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

2 p.m. Sundaes on a Monday (WCR)

2 p.m. How to Measure the Mission (KMA)

3:30 p.m. “Pig” Dice Game (WCR)

6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

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

10:45 a.m. Wacky Wordies (PB)

2 p.m. Spring Healthy Shake with Jeanine (PB)

3 p.m. Scrabble (CR)

3.30 p.m. Celebrity Hot Topics (WCR)

7 p.m. Knitting Club (LB)

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

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

11 a.m. Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon (DR)

3 p.m. Scrabble (CR)

7 p.m. Knitting Club (LB)

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

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10:45 a.m. Catholic Communion (KMA)

2 p.m. Sunday Service (KMA)

3 p.m. Sunday Matinee (MT)

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PASSOVER BEGINS

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

10:30 a.m. Creating Flower Pen Toppers to Honor Earth Day (WCR)

1:30 p.m. Painting with Shayna (WCR)

3 p.m. History Club (MPR)

6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

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

10:30 a.m. Sit, Lift & Be Fit Exercise with Melissa (WCR)

1:15 p.m. Plymouth Whitemarsh Jazz Band Performance (KMA)

3 p.m. Have You Ever? (WCR)

6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

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7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Voting Day (KMA)

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

11 a.m. Tai Chi Yoga with Jeanine (MPR)

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

3 p.m. Scrabble (CR)

7 p.m. Knitting Club (LB)

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11 a.m. COPD Presentation with Morgan Piratzky (WCR)

2 p.m. Afternoon Coffee Klatch (WCR)

3 p.m. Scrabble (CR)

3:30 p.m. Toss & Talk (WCR)

7 p.m. Knitting Club (LB)

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10 a.m. Drama Group (KMA)

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

10:45 a.m. DIY Watch It Grow: Seed Pots (WCR)

2 p.m. Nail Spa (WCR)

6 p.m. Karaoke with Tru Blu Productions (PB)

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10 a.m. Drama Group (KMA)

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

10:45 a.m. Words Within Words (WCR)

1:30 p.m. Voices on the Hill (KMA)

1:30 p.m. Yahtzee with Melissa (WCR)

2:30 p.m. Relaxation Class with Kara (RL1L)

6 p.m. Trivia in the Pub (PB)

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10 a.m. Drama Group (KMA)

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

10:45 a.m. Cooking: Grilled Cheese Please! (WCR)

11 a.m. Health Committee (PB)

1 p.m. RL Food Committee (PB)

2 p.m. Get Hip, Don't Slip: Fall Prevention with Allison Merrill (KMA)

6 p.m. Team Crossword Puzzle Tournament (PB)

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10 a.m. Drama Group (RL1L)

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

10:45 a.m. Manicures & Music (WCR)

2 p.m. Rick Steves’ “The Best of Slovenia” (MT)

3:30 p.m. Cocktail Party with Glen Miller (KMA)

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

11 a.m. National Humor Month: April Jokes & Riddles to Light Up Your Day (WCR)

2 p.m. Balloon Burst Word Game (WCR)

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

3:30 p.m. Current Events (WCR)

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)

11 a.m. Morgan Freeman: “The Power of Miracles” (WCR)

2 p.m. Hand Massages for Stress Awareness Month (WCR)

3:30 p.m. All About Pets Discussion (WCR)

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

7 p.m. Scrabble & Quiddler (CR)

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10:30 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Clark (PB)

10:30 a.m. Presentation: “What’s Up with This Mason Thing?” with Jerry Gallagher (KMA)

2 p.m. The Dictionary Game (WCR)

6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

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8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. LaSalle University Students’ Public Health Clinic (KMA)

10:30 a.m. Cornhole (BA)

1 p.m. Saturday Matinee: “Cats” (MT)

2 p.m. Jackpot Bingo (WCR)

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

11 a.m. Walk with Melissa (ME)

2 p.m. Blossom by Blossom, Spring Beginswith Ginny Glazier (Courtyard)

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

7 p.m. Scrabble & Quiddler (CR)

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10:30 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Clark (PB)

10:30 a.m. Card Bingo (WCR)

2 p.m. Voices on the Hill: “Having Fun Around the World” (KMA)

6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

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8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. LaSalle University Students’ Public Health Clinic (KMA)

10:30 a.m. Cornhole (BA)

1 p.m. Saturday Matinee: “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” (MT)

2 p.m. Jackpot Bingo (WCR)

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10:30 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Clark (PB)

10:30 a.m. Family Feud (WCR)

2 p.m. Blank Slate (WCR)

6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

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8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. LaSalle University Students’ Public Health Clinic (KMA)

10:30 a.m. Cornhole (BA)

1 p.m. Saturday Matinee: “It Happened to Jane” (MT)

2 p.m. Jackpot Bingo (WCR)

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

11 a.m. Cornhole with Melissa (WCR)

2 p.m. Raspberry Iced Tea & Jeopardy (WCR)

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

3 p.m. UNO! (WCR)

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

7 p.m. Scrabble & Quiddler (CR)

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10:30 a.m. Snack Bingo (WCR)

11 a.m. Putting on the Green with Kara (Golf Green)

2 p.m. Bought Red-Handed Game (PB)

2 p.m. Book Club (WCR)

6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

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8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. LaSalle University Students’ Public Health Clinic (KMA)

10:30 a.m. Cornhole (BA)

1 p.m. Saturday Matinee: “New York, New York” (MT)

2 p.m. Jackpot Bingo (WCR)

PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Walk with Melissa

Thursday, April 18

11 a.m.

Main Entrance

Join Melissa at the main entrance to start spring with a heart-healthy stroll.

Blossom by Blossom, Spring Begins

Thursday, April 18

2 p.m.

West Community Room

Join resident Ginny Glazier in a presentation slide show of delightful flowers, just in time for spring.

Earth Day: Creating Flower Pen Toppers

Monday, April 22

10:30 a.m.

West Community Room

Learn how to make an easy flower pen topper with Melissa. A few clever cuts along felt fabric is all that’s needed to transform an ordinary pen into a pretty flower pen, just in time for spring. (Please sign up in the Computer Lab.)

Painting with Shayna

Monday, April 22

1:30 p.m.

West Community Room

Paint along with Shayna as she provides instruction to create a beautiful canvas. (Please sign up in the Computer Lab.)

History Club

Monday, April 22

3 p.m.

Multi Purpose Room

Calling all history buffs! Stop by if you’re interested in joining a resident-led group to share your love of history and promote and encourage historical discussion.

Cocktail Party with Glen Miller

Wednesday, April 24

3:30 p.m.

Kenneth Mills Auditorium

Join us for an afternoon of food, drinks and enjoyable entertainment.

Raspberry Iced Tea & Jeopardy

Thursday, April 25

2 p.m.

West Community Room

Join Melissa and guess the person, place, thing or idea that the clue describes and give your answer in the form of a question, while enjoying refreshing raspberry iced tea. (Please sign up in the Computer Lab.)

Book Club

Friday, April 26 2 p.m.

West Community Room

Let’s get cozy and dive into a terrific book. This is your opportunity to discuss the book that everyone read.

Plymouth Whitemarsh Jazz Band Performance

Monday, April 29

1:15 p.m.

Kenneth Mills Auditorium

Enjoy the musical sounds of the Plymouth Whitemarsh High School Concert Band.

COPD Presentation with Morgan Piratzky

Tuesday, April 30

11 a.m.

West Community Room

Join Morgan from Bayada Health as she discusses tips for keeping COPD under control.

GAMES AND GROUPS

Mondays & Fridays 6:30 p.m.

Mondays 10 a.m.

Tuesdays 3 p.m.

Dominoes West Community Room

Voices on the Hill Auditorium or First Floor Lounge

Scrabble Compass Room

Tuesdays 7 p.m. Knitting Club Library

Wednesdays 10 a.m. Drama Group Auditorium or First Floor Lounge

Thursdays 7 p.m.

Scrabble & Quiddler Compass Room

Saturdays 10:30 a.m. Cornhole Bowling Alley

Saturdays 2 p.m. Bingo West Community Room

Spiritual Gatherings

Sundays 10:45 a.m.

Sundays 2 p.m.

Mondays 10:30 a.m.

Wednesdays 10:30 a.m.

Fridays 10:30 a.m.

Catholic Communion Service Kenneth Mills Auditorium

Sunday Service with Pastor Clark Kenneth Mills Auditorium

Catholic Prayer Service Compass Room

Video Rosary: “The Joyful Mysteries” Movie Theater

Bible Study with Pastor Clark Pub

Dining Room

61354

Dining

Take Me Out to the Ballgame Dinner Menu

Wednesday, April 10, 4 – 6 p.m.

Nacho Bar

Hamburgers

Hot Dogs

Rope Italian

Sausage with Peppers & Onions

Topped with Marinara Sauce on a Club Roll

Old Bay Steak Fries

Baked Pretzel Stuffing Coleslaw

Broccoli Salad

Assorted Ice Cream Bars

How to Measure the Mission

Monday, April 15 2 - 3 p.m.

Kenneth Mills Auditorium

Follow a donation as it makes its way through the Masonic Charities to produce the highest quality care and services. Nick Mahler, vice president of mission advancement and development, Masonic Charities, will give this presentation about charitable donations. A selection of appetizers and wine will be available. To register, contact Joyce Michelfelder, 610-8256100 ext. 61348 or jmichelf@ masonicvillages.org, by April 10.

OFF-CAMPUS TRIPS

Recreation Department 61325

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

Monday, April 1 10:30 a.m. The Cage Cocktail Bar & Restaurant, Audubon, PA

Tuesday, April 2 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m. Andorra Loop (ACME, Dollar Tree, Kohl’s, TJ Maxx, Andorra Library, Five Below) Last run must be ready to leave by noon. Some senior discounts may apply.

1:30 p.m. Target, Metroplex, Chemical Road

Thursday, April 4 9 a.m. Historic Smithville, New Jersey (Village Greene Shoppes)

Friday, April 5 9:45 a.m. Boscov’s, Plymouth Meeting Mall

1:30 p.m. Spring Scenic Ride

Monday, April 8 9:30 a.m. Michael’s Crafts, Plymouth Meeting

1:30 p.m. William Jeanes Library, Joshua Road

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

Last run must be ready to leave by noon. Some senior discounts may apply.

Wednesday, April 10 Reserved For Red Hat Trip

Thursday, April 11 9:30 a.m. Angel's Health Service Senior Expo, Philadelphia Convention Center

Friday, April 12 9 a.m. ALDI, Conshohocken 12:15 p.m. Conshohocken Bocce Club

Saturday, April 13 9:45 a.m. Pennsbury Manor Tour, Morrisville $7

Monday, April 15 9:30 a.m. Kitchen Kettle Village, Lancaster County

Tuesday, April 16 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 run must be ready to leave by noon. Some senior discounts may apply. 1:30 p.m. Wegmans, King of Prussia

Wednesday, April 17 9:30 a.m. Dollar Tree, Trooper

Thursday, April 18 10 a.m. Mount Hope Estate & Winery, Lancaster County $5 tastings

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

1:30 p.m. ShopRite, Roxborough

Monday, April 22 9:30 a.m. Giant, Flourtown 1:30 p.m. William Jeanes Library, Joshua Road

Tuesday, April 23 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Plymouth Meeting Mall Loop (Boscov’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Michael’s Crafts, Whole Foods Market, Dave & Busters, Burlington Coat Factory, California Pizza Kitchen, Miller’s Ale House, P. F. Chang’s, Chipotle)

Last run must be ready to leave by noon. Some senior discounts may apply. 1:30 p.m. Merrymead Farm Ice Cream, Lansdale

Wednesday, April 24 9:30 a.m. Valley Forge Casino, Valley Forge

Thursday, April 25 9:30 a.m. Pottsgrove Manor Tour, Pottstown $2

Friday, April 26 9 a.m. Weis Market, Plymouth Square 12:15 p.m. Conshohocken Bocce Club

Sunday, April 28 3 p.m. Latitude 39: East Meets West Concert, St. John’s United Church of Christ, Lansdale Free

Monday, April 29 9:30 a.m. Walmart, King of Prussia

Tuesday, April 30 8:30 a.m. Roots Country Market & Auction, Manheim

ENJOY LIFE YOUR WAY