Lafayette Hill Village Living - December 2023

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:

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Recreation Department:

61325

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. 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

Wednesday, Dec. 6 10:45 a.m.

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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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PB

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.)

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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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