VILLAGE DEC.
2023
LAFAYETTE HILL
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ON-CAMPUS EVENTS Wellness .............................................................. p. 3 Programs and Entertainment .......................... p. 4 Calendar .............................................................. p. 6 Games and Groups ............................................ p. 9 Spiritual Gatherings .......................................... p. 9 Dining .................................................................. p. 10
OFF-CAMPUS EVENTS Off-Campus Trips .............................................. p. 11
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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. Staffed with trained personnel Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Holiday Cheer Friday, Dec. 8 2 p.m.
First Floor Lounge
Is the season getting you down? Join Kara for holiday motivation to help manage your emotions this time of year.
Holiday Drumming
Tuesday, Dec. 12 1 p.m. Auditorium
Join Jeanine for a fun, holidaythemed seated drumming class.
Holiday Social Open House
Monday, Dec. 18 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Wellness Center
Stop by for a workout and to enjoy snacks and social time with your Wellness Center friends.
Holiday Stretch
Thursday, Dec. 21 11 a.m. Auditorium
Combine a 30-minute classical holiday stretch and a holiday social with your friends.
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
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PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Hanukkah Demonstration: Potato Pancakes with Chef Simon
Thursday, Dec. 7 11 a.m.
West Community Room
Join Chef Simon as he demonstrates how to make tasty potato pancakes to welcome Hanukkah. (Please sign up in the Computer Room.)
Bible Study with Pastor Clark Fridays 10:30 a.m. Pub
Begin your Friday mornings in prayer with Pastor Clark.
Retirement Living Association Meeting Monday, Dec. 4 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 6 3:30 p.m.
Kenneth Mills Auditorium
Join us for an afternoon of food, drinks and enjoyable entertainment.
Creative Ornament Making
Kenneth Mills Auditorium
Friday, Dec. 8 10:30 a.m.
Tree Trimming
Make an easy, no-bake ornament for your tree. The aroma of these ornaments will evoke old-fashioned memories. (Please sign up in the Computer Room; space is limited.)
All retirement living residents are welcome and encouraged to attend the monthly meeting.
Tuesday, Dec. 5 10 a.m.
Kenneth Mills Auditorium
Help us decorate the tree with holiday cheer; volunteers needed.
Nail Spa
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Cocktail Party with Calvin Pressley
West Community Room
Get your nails pampered and painted. (Please sign up in the Computer Room; space is limited.)
West Community Room
Sundaes on a Monday Monday, Dec. 11 2 p.m.
West Community Room
Chat with your friends while enjoying a delicious ice cream sundae, filled with your favorite flavors. (Please sign up in the Computer Room.)
Flowers on Location
Tuesday, Dec. 12 2 p.m.
West Community Room
Join Cheryl in creating a beautiful floral project just in time for the holidays. (Please sign up in the Computer Room.)
Tech Skills with Melissa Tuesday, Dec. 12 3:30 p.m.
Computer Lab
Learn technical skills for your iPad or cell phone. (Please sign up in the Computer Room.)
Craft: Terra Cotta Pot Snowman Wednesday, Dec. 13 10:45 a.m.
West Community Room
Create a snowman to bring into your home for the holidays. (Please sign up in the Computer Room.)
Paws of the Spirit Friday, Dec. 15 10:30 a.m.
West Community Room
Enjoy visiting with our furry friends.
Masonic Village Players “Seems Like Old Times: A Radio Show Revue!” Friday, Dec. 15 7 p.m.
Kenneth Mills Auditorium
Enjoy this fun-filled performance by our popular drama group.
Soundwave Band Saturday, Dec. 16 2 p.m.
Kenneth Mills Auditorium
Enjoy this live performance by the Soundwave Band.
Eggnog & Christmas Trivia
Hot Cocoa for National Cocoa Day
Monday, Dec. 18 10:30 a.m.
Pub
Test your knowledge of events that occur in December while enjoying a delicious cup of eggnog. (Please sign up in the Computer Room.)
Wednesday, Dec. 13 2 p.m.
Celebrate National Cocoa Day by enjoying a delightful cup of hot chocolate by the fireplace. (Please sign up in the Computer Room.)
Roxborough Male Chorus
Wednesday, Dec. 13 7 p.m.
West Community Room
Christmas Caroling with John Barkley
Tuesday, Dec. 19 3:30 p.m.
West Community Room
Kenneth Mills Auditorium
Join John in singing your favorite and meaningful Christmas carols just in time for the Holidays.
Baking: Cookies
Holiday Party with Patrice Hawthorne
Enjoy a live, holiday-themed performance by the Roxborough Male Chorus.
Thursday, Dec. 14 2 p.m.
West Community Room
Join Melissa in making scrumptious baked cookies. (Please sign up in the Computer Room.)
Monday, Dec. 18 6:15 p.m.
Kenneth Mills Auditorium
Join us for dessert, friends and music at our annual holiday party.
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calendar
DECEMBER 2023
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
SUNDAY
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10:45 a.m. Catholic Communion (KMA) 2 p.m. Sunday Service (KMA) 3 p.m. Sunday Matinee (MT) 4 p.m. Snack Bingo (WCR) 4:25 p.m. Eagles vs. San Francisco (FOX)
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) (WCR) 2 p.m. RLA Meeting (KMA) 3 p.m. Pool with Melissa (BA) 6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)
10 a.m. Tree Trimming (KMA) 10:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch (WCR) 3 p.m. Scrabble (CR) 3:30 p.m. Jenga (PB) 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) 4 p.m. Snack Bingo (WCR) 8:20 p.m. Eagles vs. Dallas (NBC)
10:30 a.m. Catholic Prayer Service (CR) 10:30 a.m. Sequence Card Game (WCR) 2 p.m. Sundaes on a Monday (WCR) 3:30 p.m. Myth or Fact (WCR) 6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)
10:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch (WCR) 11:30 a.m. Uno! (PB) 1 p.m. Holiday Drumming Class with Jeanine (KMA) 2 p.m. Flowers on Location (WCR) 3 p.m. Scrabble (CR) 3:30 p.m. Tech Skills with Melissa (CL) 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) 4 p.m. Snack Bingo (WCR) 4:25 p.m. Eagles vs. Seattle (FOX)
9 a.m Holiday Social (WC) 10:30 a.m. Catholic Prayer Service (CR) 10:30 a.m. Eggnog & Christmas Trivia (WCR) 2 p.m. “Christmas Around the World” (WCR) 6:15 p.m. Holiday Party with Patrice Hawthorne (KMA) 6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)
10 a.m. Plymouth Whitemarsh High School Concert Band (KMA) 2 p.m. Afternoon Movie: “Miracle on 34th Street” (MT) 3 p.m. Scrabble (CR) 3:30 p.m. Christmas Caroling with John Barkley (KMA) 7 p.m. Knitting Club (LB) (No Coffee Klatch)
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10:45 a.m. Catholic Communion (KMA) 2 p.m. Sunday Service (KMA) 3 p.m. Farkle with Melissa (WCR) 3 p.m. Sunday Matinee (MT) 4 p.m. Snack Bingo (WCR)
CHRISTMAS 10:30 a.m. Catholic Prayer Service (CR) 4:30 p.m. Eagles vs. N.Y. Giants (FOX) 6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)
KWANZAA BEGINS 10:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch (WCR) 2 p.m. Afternoon Movie: “50 First Dates” (MT) 3 p.m. Scrabble (CR) 7 p.m. Knitting Club (LB)
Movie Theatre
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The Pub
NEW YEAR’S EVE 10:45 a.m. Catholic Communion (KMA) 1 p.m. Eagles vs. Arizona (FOX) 2 p.m. Sunday Service (KMA) 3 p.m. Sunday Matinee (MT) 4 p.m. Snack Bingo (WCR)
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Wellness Center
WCR West Community Room
TUESDAY
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RL1L First Floor Lounge
MONDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
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10:30 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Clark (PB) 10:30 a.m. Words Within Words (WCR) 2 p.m. Jeopardy (WCR) 6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)
1 p.m. Saturday Matinee: “Elf” (MT) 2 p.m. Jackpot Bingo (WCR)
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10 a.m. Drama Group (KMA) 10:30 a.m. Video Rosary: “The Joyful Mysteries” (MT) 10:45 a.m. Nail Spa (WCR) 2 p.m. Wednesday Matinee: “Hamlet” (MT) 3:30 p.m. Cocktail Party with Calvin Pressley (KMA)
HANUKKAH BEGINS 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. IGC Jewelers (RL1L) 10 a.m. RL Meeting with Carl (KMA) 11 a.m. Hanukkah Demonstration: Potato Pancakes with Chef Simon (WCR) 2:30 p.m. Chair Ballet (KMA) 6:30 p.m. Movies of Yesteryear (MT) 7 p.m. Scrabble & Quiddler (CR)
10:30 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Clark (PB) 10:30 a.m. Creative Ornament Making (WCR) 2 p.m. Mad Libs (WCR) 2 p.m. Holiday Cheer with Kara (RL1L) 6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)
1 p.m. Saturday Matinee: “White Christmas” (MT) 2 p.m. Jackpot Bingo (WCR)
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10 a.m. Masonic Village Players Dress Rehearsal (KMA) 10:30 a.m. Video Rosary: “The Joyful Mysteries” (MT) 10:45 a.m. Craft: Terra Cotta Pot Snowman (WCR) 2 p.m. Hot Cocoa for National Cocoa Day (PB) 2 p.m. Rick Steves’ “Greece’s Peloponnese” (MT) 7 p.m. Roxborough Male Chorus (KMA)
10 a.m. RL Meeting with Carl (KMA) 11 a.m. Family Feud (WCR) 2 p.m. Baking: Cookies (WCR) 3:30 p.m. Reminiscing: Holiday Traditions (WCR) 6:30 p.m. Movies of Yesteryear (MT) 7 p.m. Scrabble & Quiddler (CR)
10:30 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Clark (PB) 10:30 a.m. Paws of the Spirit (WCR) 2 p.m. Snack Bingo (WCR) 6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR) 7 p.m. Masonic Village Players “Seems Like Old Times: A Radio Show Revue!” (KMA)
1 p.m. Saturday Matinee: “A Charlie Brown Christmas” (MT) 2 p.m. Soundwave Band (KMA) (No Bingo)
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Ugly Christmas Sweater Day 10:30 a.m. Video Rosary: “The Joyful Mysteries” (MT) 10:45 a.m. Oven Mitt Unwrapping Competition (WCR) 1 p.m. RL Food Committee (PB) 2 p.m. Chocolate Chip Cookie Bakeoff (WCR) 3:30 p.m. Rummikub (WCR) 6 p.m. Trivia (PB)
FIRST DAY OF WINTER 10 a.m. RL Meeting with Carl (KMA) 11 a.m. Holiday Stretch (KMA) 2 p.m. Have You Ever? (WCR) 2:30 p.m. Chair Ballet (KMA) 3:30 p.m. Name the Top 1950s Television Star (WCR) 6:30 p.m. Movies of Yesteryear (MT) 7 p.m. Scrabble & Quiddler (CR)
10:30 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Clark (PB) 10:30 a.m. Off-Topic Game (WCR) 1:30 p.m. Painting with Shayna (WCR) 2 p.m. Book Club (KMA) 6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)
1 p.m. Saturday Matinee: “A Christmas Story” (MT) 2 p.m. Philly Senior Stage Presents: “All I Want for Christmas Is You: A Musical Romance” (KMA) (No Bingo)
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10:30 a.m. Video Rosary: “The Joyful Mysteries” (MT) 10:45 a.m. 20 Questions (WCR) 2 p.m. New Year’s Traditions Around the World (WCR) 6 p.m. Wednesday Night in the Pub: Category Word Game (PB)
10 a.m. RL Meeting with Carl (KMA) 11 a.m. 2023 Year in Review (WCR) 2 p.m. Heart Healthy Walk for the New Year (ME) 3:30 p.m. Penny Pass Game (WCR) 6:30 p.m. Movies of Yesteryear (MT) 7 p.m. Scrabble & Quiddler (CR)
10:30 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Clark (PB) 10:30 a.m. Rock Around the Clock Dice Game (WCR) 2 p.m. New Year’s Celebration with the Mummers (KMA) 6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)
1 p.m. Saturday Matinee: “Shakespeare in Love” (MT) 2 p.m. Jackpot Bingo (WCR)
PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT Plymouth Whitemarsh High School Concert Band
Tuesday, Dec. 19 10 a.m.
Kenneth Mills Auditorium
Enjoy the musical sounds of the Plymouth Whitemarsh High School Concert Band.
Oven Mitt Unwrapping Competition
Wednesday, Dec. 20 10:45 a.m. West Community Room
Race against your friends as you try to unwrap the layers of plastic wrap covering multiple winning prizes — while wearing a pair of oven mitts.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Bake-Off Wednesday, Dec. 20 2 p.m. West Community Room
Do you make the best chocolate chip cookies? Use your own ingredients and baking methods. Here is your chance to win bragging rights! (Please sign up in the Computer Room.)
Saturday, Dec. 23 2 p.m.
Kenneth Mills Auditorium
Enjoy your favorite holiday songs by Philly Senior Stage.
Heart Healthy Walk for the New Year
Thursday, Dec. 28 2 p.m. Main Lobby
Trivia with Melissa & Chuck
Take a walk inside the building to prepare for the New Year with a heart-healthy stroll. (Please sign up in the Computer Room.)
Pub
New Year’s Celebration with the Mummers
Wednesday, Dec. 20 6 p.m.
Join Melissa and Chuck in assessing your knowledge of random facts, news, history and culture.
Painting with Shayna
Friday, Dec. 22 1:30 p.m.
West Community Room
Paint along with Shayna as she provides instruction to create a beautiful painted canvas. (Please sign up in the Computer Room.)
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Philly Senior Stage Presents: “All I Want for Christmas Is You: A Musical Romance”
Friday, Dec. 29 2 p.m.
Kenneth Mills Auditorium
Ring in the New Year with music, refreshments and fun!
GAMES AND GROUPS
Mondays & Fridays 6:30 p.m.
Dominoes West Community Room
Tuesdays 3 p.m.
Scrabble Compass Room
Tuesdays 7 p.m.
Knitting Club Library
Thursdays 7 p.m.
Scrabble & Quiddler Compass Room
Wednesdays 10 a.m.
Masonic Village Players Kenneth Mills Auditorium or First Floor Lounge
Saturdays 2 p.m.
Bingo West Community Room
Spiritual Gatherings Sundays 10:45 a.m.
Catholic Communion Service Kenneth Mills Auditorium
Sundays 2 p.m.
Sunday Service with Pastor Clark Kenneth Mills Auditorium
Mondays 10:30 a.m.
Catholic Prayer Service Compass Room
Wednesdays 10:30 a.m.
Video Rosary: “The Joyful Mysteries” Movie Theater
Fridays 10:30 a.m.
Bible Study with Pastor Clark Pub
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Dining Room 61354
Dining Christmas Menu Monday, Dec. 25 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Beef Tenderloin Baked Salmon Fillet Loaded baked Potato Rice Pilaf Fresh Steamed Asparagus Honey Glazed Carrots Navy Beans and Ham Soup Desserts: Chocolate Torte, Chilled Diced Pears
Happenings
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Dec. 4
National Cookie Day
Dec. 7
Hanukkah Begins
Dec. 8
National Brownie Day
Dec. 15
National Cupcake Day
Dec. 17
National Maple Syrup Day
Dec. 20
National Sangria Day
Dec. 25
Christmas Day
Dec. 26
Kwanzaa Begins
Dec. 30
National Bacon Day
Dec. 31
New Year’s Eve
OFF-CAMPUS TRIPS Recreation Department
61325
Please see Angela, director of recreation, to pay for the trips.
DATE
TIME/DESCRIPTION
Friday, Dec. 1
9:30 a.m. Giant, Flourtown
COST
1:30 p.m. Edward Freeman’s Nuts, Conshohocken Monday, Dec. 4
9:45 a.m. Boscov’s, Plymouth Meeting 1:30 p.m. Grocery Outlet, East Norriton
Tuesday, Dec. 5
9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m. Andorra Loop (ACME, Dollar Tree, Kohl’s, TJ Maxx, Andorra Library, Five Below) Last ride must be ready to go back at noon. Some senior discounts may apply.
Wednesday, Dec. 6
RESERVED FOR RED HAT TRIP
Thursday, Dec. 7
9:30 a.m. American Swedish Historical Museum
Friday, Dec. 8
9 a.m. Weis, Plymouth Square Shopping Center
$15
12:15 p.m. BOCCE, Conshohocken Saturday, Dec. 9
1 p.m. Victorian Christmas Open House, Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville
Monday, Dec. 11
9:30 a.m. Valley Forge Casino, Valley Forge
Tuesday, Dec. 12
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 ride must be ready to go back at noon. Some senior discounts may apply. 1:30 p.m. ALDI Market, Conshohocken
Wednesday, Dec. 13
11:15 a.m. Whitemarsh Eat & Enjoy Social, Joshua Road
$10
Thursday, Dec. 14
9:30 a.m. Holiday in the Park, Strawberry Mansion, Philadelphia
$5
Friday, Dec. 15
9 a.m. Dollar Tree, Flourtown
Monday, Dec. 18
9:30 a.m. Dansko Shoe Outlet, West Grove 6 p.m. Holiday Lights Tour
Tuesday, Dec. 19
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. Some senior discounts may apply. 1:30 p.m. Wegmans, King of Prussia
Wednesday, Dec. 20
9:30 a.m. Reading Terminal Market, Philadelphia 6 p.m. Holiday City Lights Tour, Center City
Friday, Dec. 22
9 a.m. Suzy Jo Donuts, East Norriton 12:15 p.m. BOCCE, Conshohocken
Tuesday, Dec. 26
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.
Wednesday, Dec. 27
9:30 a.m. Trader Joe’s, North Wales 1:30 p.m. Shops of Chestnut Hill, Germantown Avenue
Thursday, Dec. 28
10 a.m. Shady Maple Restaurant, Lancaster County
Friday, Dec. 29
9:30 a.m. King of Prussia Mall, King of Prussia 1:30 p.m. ShopRite, Roxborough
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