VILLAGE DEC.
2021
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
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 a HUR balance trainer. Staffed with trained personnel Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Healthy Cooking and Baking Tips for the Holiday Season Wednesday, Dec. 8 1:30 p.m.
West Community Room
Kara will teach you some alternatives to make your holiday baking healthier.
Holiday Bowling Tournament with Jeanine Tuesday, Dec. 14 and Thursday, Dec. 16, 1:30 – 3 p.m. Bowling Alley
Sign up in the Wellness Center if you are interested in bowling against other residents for holiday fun and friendly competition. Anyone is welcome to watch.
Group Fitness Classes CLASS
DAY, TIME
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.
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PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Wednesday Movie Matinee: “Brothers” Wednesday, Dec. 1 2 p.m. Movie Theatre
After his brother is lost in Afghanistan, a drifter (Jake Gyllenhaal) and his sister-in-law (Natalie Portman) are drawn together through their grief and unexpected attraction.
Movies of Yesteryear: “Murder My Sweet” Thursday, Dec. 2 6:30 p.m. 4
Movie Theatre
The search for a missing person plunges detective Philip Marlowe into a deadly web of blackmail and murder.
Lifelong Learning Presentation: “Tips for a Healthier, Happier Holiday” Friday, Dec. 3 2 p.m. Movie Theatre
The holidays are a joyous time, but they can sometimes be stressful and busy as well. Join Jodi for some tips on how to avoid the stress and find the joy.
RLA Meeting
Monday, Dec. 6 2 p.m.
Kenneth Mills Auditorium
Monthly meeting of the Retirement Living Association. All RL residents are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Paws of the Spirit Animal Therapy Visit Wednesday, Dec. 8 10:45 a.m. West Community Room
Who doesn’t love interacting with a furry friend? All are welcome.
Wednesday Movie Matinee: “Elf” Wednesday, Dec. 8 2 p.m. Movie Theatre
Adopted as a baby by Santa’s elves, a man (Will Ferrell) leaves the workshop to search for his family in New York.
Roxborough Male Chorus Wednesday, Dec. 8 7 p.m.
Kenneth Mills Auditorium
Enjoy a live, holiday-themed performance by the Roxborough Male Chorus.
Snack Attack: Gourmet Hot Cocoa Thursday, Dec. 9 2 p.m.
West Community Room Indulge your sweet tooth with decadently flavored hot cocoa.
Holiday Party with the Mummers Monday, Dec. 13 6:15 p.m.
Kenneth Mills Auditorium
Enjoy dessert and have a ball with the musical stylings of the Mummers.
Let’s Make Indoor S’mores Tuesday, Dec. 14 2 p.m.
West Community Room
Who says s’mores have to be a summer treat? Join Jodi to enjoy a bit of summer in December.
Wednesday Movie Matinee: “It’s a Wonderful Life” Wednesday, Dec. 15 2 p.m. Movie Theatre
Ruined by a miser (Lionel Barrymore) on Christmas Eve, a suicidal family man (James Stewart) sees life anew thanks to his guardian angel.
Holiday Film Screening with Cocoa & Cookies: “A Christmas Story” Thursday, Dec. 16 6 p.m.
Kenneth Mills Auditorium
In the 1940s, little Ralphie tries to convince his parents to get him a Red Ryder range-model BB gun for Christmas. Narrated by Jean Shepherd.
Speaker Series: History of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Saturday, Dec. 18 3:30 p.m.
Register: pamasonictemple.org/events A brief overview of the history of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania from its roots in England and Scotland to its independence from the English Ancient Grand Lodge in 1786. Topics will include Benjamin Franklin and the Moderns, and Ancient Lodge No. 2. (This is an online only event)
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calendar
DECEMBER 2021
CALENDAR KEY CR
Compass Room
CL
Computer Lab
SUNDAY
MONDAY
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11:15 a.m. Catholic Communion (WCR) 2 p.m. Sunday Service with Pastor Clark (KMA)
10 a.m. RL Food Committee (PB) 10:30 a.m. Catholic Prayer Service (KMA) 2 p.m. RLA Meeting (KMA) 2 p.m. Documentary: “The History of Santa Claus” (WCR) 3 p.m. Classic Concentration (WCR) 7 p.m. Dominoes (RL1L)
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11:15 a.m. Catholic Communion (WCR) 2 p.m. Sunday Service with Pastor Clark (KMA)
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PB
The Pub
RL1L First Floor Lounge WCR West Community Room
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10:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch (WCR) 2 p.m. Let’s Make Indoor S’mores With Jodi (WCR) 3 p.m. Travelogue: Rick Steves’ Italy’s Great Hill Towns (WCR) 7 p.m. Knitting Club (LB) 7:30 p.m. Palestine Roxborough Lodge Stated Meeting (KMA)
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10:30 a.m. Find the Famous Face with Jodi (MT) 1:30 p.m. Flowers on Location Flower Workshop (KMA) 7 p.m. Dominoes (RL1L)
10:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch (WCR) 2 p.m. Christmas Carol Singalong with Jodi KMA) 3 p.m. Travelogue: Rick Steves’ France’s Dordogne (WCR) 4 p.m. Dining Music with Eileen Arno 6 p.m. Palestine Roxborough Lodge (KMA) 7 p.m. Knitting Club (LB)
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KMA Kenneth Mills Auditorium
MT Movie Theatre
10:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch (WCR) 2 p.m. Word Games with Jodi (WCR) 3 p.m. Travelogue: Rick Steves’ Alps of Austria & Italy (WCR) 6 p.m. Palestine Roxborough Lodge (KMA) 7 p.m. Knitting Club (LB)
10:30 a.m. Catholic Prayer Service (KMA) 10:30 a.m. Find the Famous Face (MT) 2 p.m. Classic Concentration: The Game of Puzzles & Trivia (WCR) 6:15 p.m. Holiday Party with Live Entertainment by the Mummers (KMA) 7 p.m. Dominoes (RL1L)
EB1L East Building First Floor Lounge
MPR Multi Purpose Room
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11:15 a.m. Catholic Communion (WCR) 2 p.m. Sunday Service with Pastor Clark (KMA)
DR Dining Room
LIB Library
TUESDAY
11:15 a.m. Catholic Communion (WCR) 2 p.m. Sunday Service with Pastor Clark (KMA)
10:30 a.m. Find the Famous Face with Jodi (MT) 2 p.m. Classic Concentration (WCR) 2 p.m. Catholic Mass (KMA) 3:15 p.m. Let’s Play Cad (EB1L) 7 p.m. Dominoes (RL1L)
10:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch with Jodi (WCR) 2 p.m. Word Game with Jodi (WCR) 3 p.m. Travelogue: Rick Steves’ So. England’s Bath & York (WCR) 7 p.m. Knitting Club (LB)
WEDNESDAY
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10:30 a.m. Video Rosary: The Joyful Mysteries (WCR) 10:45 a.m. Computer Tutor with Jodi (CL) 2 p.m. Wednesday Movie Matinee: “Brothers” (MT)
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No Video Rosary Today. 10:45 a.m. Paws of the Spirit Animal Therapy (WCR) 2 p.m. Wednesday Movie Matinee: “Elf” (MT) 7 p.m. Roxborough Male Chorus (KMA)
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THURSDAY
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10 a.m. RL Meeting with Carl (KMA) 10:30 a.m. Christmas Tree Trimming (KMA) 2 p.m. Phrases by the Letter (MT) 3:15 p.m. Scrabble with Jodi (EB1L) 6:30 p.m. Movies of Yesteryear: “Murder My Sweet” (MT)
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10 a.m. RL Meeting with Carl (KMA) 10:30 a.m. Conversation Starters (WCR) 2 p.m. Snack Attack: Gourmet Hot Chocolate with Jodi (WCR) 3:15 p.m. Let’s Play Cad (EB1L) 6:30 p.m. Movies of Yesteryear: “Station West” (MT)
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9 a.m. and 4 p.m. IGC Jewelry Appraisals (RL1L) 10:30 a.m. Video Rosary: The Joyful Mysteries (WCR) 10:45 a.m. Computer Tutor with Jodi (CL) 2 p.m. Wednesday Movie Matinee: “It’s a Wonderful Life” (MT)
10 a.m. RL Meeting with Carl (KMA) 10:30 a.m. “Remember When…?” with Jodi (CR) 2 p.m. Healing Service (WCR) 2 p.m. Phrases by the Letter (MT) 6 p.m. Holiday Feature Film Screening with Cocoa & Cookies: “A Christmas Story” (KMA)
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10:30 a.m. Video Rosary: The Joyful Mysteries (WCR) 10:45 a.m. Computer Tutor with Jodi (CL) 2 p.m. Wednesday Movie Matinee: “White Christmas” (MT)
10 a.m. RL Meeting with Carl (KMA) 10:30 a.m. Train Your Brain with Jodi (CR) 2 p.m. Philly Senior Stage: Merry Christmas Darling (KMA) 3:15 p.m. Scrabble with Jodi (EB1L) 6:30 p.m. Movies of Yesteryear: “Road to Utopia” (MT)
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10:30 a.m. Video Rosary: The Joyful Mysteries (WCR) 10:45 a.m. Computer Tutor with Jodi (CL) 2 p.m. Wednesday Movie Matinee: “Date Night” (MT)
10:30 a.m. Conversation Starters (WCR) 2 p.m. New Year’s from Around the World with Jodi (WCR) 3:15 p.m. Scrabble with Jodi (EB1L) 6:30 p.m. Movies of Yesteryear: “His Girl Friday” (MT)
FRIDAY
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10:30 a.m. Train Your Brain with Jodi (WCR) 2 p.m. Lifelong Learning: Tips for a Healthier, Happier Holiday (MT) 3 p.m. 3 Tenors Christmas Concert (WCR) 7 p.m. Dominoes (RL1L)
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2 p.m. Friday Feature Film: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (MT) 7 p.m. Dominoes (RL1L)
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SATURDAY
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10 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Clark (CR) No bingo today.
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2 p.m. Bingo (WCR)
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10 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Clark (CR) 2 p.m. Bingo (WCR)
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Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
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10:30 a.m. Train Your Brain with Jodi (WCR) 1:45 p.m. New Year’s Eve Celebration with Glenn Miller (KMA) 7 p.m. Dominoes - RL1L
PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT Christmas Carol Sing-along with Jodi Tuesday, Dec. 21 2 p.m.
Kenneth Mills Auditorium
There’s nothing like an old-fashioned carol singalong. Join us as we sing the songs of the season.
Wednesday Movie Matinee: “White Christmas” Wednesday, Dec. 22 2 p.m. Movie Theatre
Army buddies (Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye) put on a show with a sister act to save their general’s hotel in Vermont.
Philly Senior Stage Presents: “Merry Christmas Darling, the Musical” Thursday, Dec. 23 2 p.m.
Kenneth Mills Auditorium
Join us for this fun and upbeat musical celebration of the holidays.
Movies of Yesteryear: “Road to Utopia” Thursday, Dec. 23 6:30 p.m. Movie Theatre
Bing Crosby and Bob Hope join the Klondike gold rush with a saloon singer (Dorothy Lamour).
Wednesday Movie Matinee: “Date Night” Wednesday, Dec. 29 2 p.m. Movie Theatre 8
Dragged down by the daily grind, suburbanites Phil (Steve Carell) and Claire (Tina Fey) get more than romance when mistaken identity hurtles them into an adventure involving corrupt cops, a mob boss and a crazy cab driver.
Interactive Presentation: “New Year’s Traditions from Around the World” Thursday, Dec. 30 2 p.m.
West Community Room
Join Jodi for a fascinating look at a variety of New Year’s Eve traditions from around the globe.
Movies of Yesteryear: “His Girl Friday” Thursday, Dec. 30 6:30 p.m. Movie Theatre
An ace reporter’s editor tries to stop her from remarrying in this remake of director Lewis Milestone’s “The Front Page.”
New Year’s Eve Celebration with Live Entertainment by Glenn Miller Friday, Dec. 31 1:45 p.m.
Kenneth Mills Auditorium
Ring in the New Year with refreshments, music and fun!
Spiritual Gatherings Bible Study with Pastor Clark Compass Room
Thursday Dec. 16 2 p.m.
Healing Service with Rev. Bonnie McCrickard, Kenneth Mills Auditorium
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
GAMES AND GROUPS
Saturday Dec. 4 & 18 10 a.m.
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
Saturdays 2 p.m.
Bingo West Community Room
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Dining Room 1354
Dining THE YEAR IN PICTURES
Happenings Dec. 4
National Cookie Day
Dec. 8
National Brownie Day
Dec. 15 National Cupcake Day Dec. 17 Maple Syrup Day Dec. 25 Merry Christmas Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve
Order Pies for Christmas
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Pumpkin Pie
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Apple Crumb
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Pecan Pie
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Call ext. 1535 to place your order by Dec. 17 for pick up on Dec. 23 or 24 in the Bistro.
OFF-CAMPUS TRIPS Recreation Department
1325
Please see Angela, director of recreation, to pay for the trips.
DATE
TIME/DESCRIPTION
Wednesday, Dec. 1
9:30 a.m. Reading Terminal Market
Thursday, Dec. 2
9:30 a.m. Aldi Market, Alan Wood Rd.
Friday, Dec. 3
9:30 a.m. Giant Market, Flourtown
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1:30 p.m. Target, MetroPlex Shopping Center Monday, Dec. 6
9 a.m. Wawa, Butler Pike 10:30 a.m. King of Prussia Mall
Tuesday, Dec. 7
9:30 a.m. Walmart, King of Prussia 1:30 p.m. Shoprite Market, Norriton Square
Wednesday, Dec. 8
Reserved for Red Hat Trip
Thursday, Dec. 9
9:30 a.m. Dollar Tree, Flourtown Shopping Center
Friday, Dec. 10
9:30 a.m. ACME Market, Flourtown 1:30 p.m. Boscov’s, Plymouth Meeting Mall
Monday, Dec. 13
9:30 a.m. McCaffrey’s, Blue Bell 1:30 p.m. Trader Joe’s, North Wales
Tuesday, Dec. 14
9:30 a.m. Pennypacker Mills Holiday Tour (A lot of walking and stairs)
Wednesday, Dec. 15
9 a.m. ACME Market, Andorra Shopping Center Noon Eat & Enjoy Social at Whitemarsh Township Parks & Recreation
Thursday, Dec. 16
10:30 a.m. Christmas Village at LOVE Park, Philadelphia
Friday, Dec. 17
1:30 p.m. Giant Market, Flourtown
Monday, Dec. 20
9:30 a.m. Christmas Tree Shop, Cherry Hill, NJ
Tuesday, Dec. 21
9:30 a.m. Wegmans, King of Prussia
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1:30 p.m. Freeman Nut Factory, Conshohocken 6 p.m. Christmas Lights Tour Wednesday, Dec. 22
10:30 a.m. Redstone American Grill, Plymouth Meeting Mall
Thursday, Dec 23
9:30 a.m. ALDI Market, Alan Wood Rd. 1:30 p.m. Giant Market, Flourtown
Monday, Dec. 27
9:30 a.m. Shoprite, Norriton Square 1:30 p.m. Big Lots! Northtowne Plaza
Tuesday, Dec. 28
9:30 a.m. Weis Market, Plymouth Square 1:30 p.m. Goodwill Thrift Store, Northtowne Plaza
Wednesday, Dec. 29
9:30 a.m. Shops at Gateway Shopping Center
Thursday, Dec. 30
9:30 a.m. Valley Forge Casino
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