Lafayette Hill Village Living - January 2024

VILLAGE JAN.

2024

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:

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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. 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.

Relaxation Class Friday, Jan. 12 2 p.m.

First floor lounge

Start your new year with a positive mindset!

Join Kara in a peaceful guided meditation focused on bringing closure to the past year and entering 2024 with a clear and open mind.

Bocce

Health Chat: Balance and Fall Prevention Thursday, Jan. 25 2 p.m.

Library

Join Jeanine for a presentation on balance and fall prevention, followed by a “confidence” test.

Group Fitness Classes

Tuesday, Jan. 16 11 a.m.

CLASS

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PLACE

Yoga

Mondays 11 a.m.

Multi Purpose Room

Join Jeanine for a fun game of bocce with fellow residents.

Women’s Circuit Tuesdays & Training 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 Thursdays, Muscle Strength 12:45 p.m.

Multi Purpose Room

Fit/Flexibility Combo

Multi Purpose Room

Auditorium

HUR Balance Trainer Games Tournament Week of Jan. 22 Times TBA

Wellness Center

This fun, friendly tournament will run all week.

Stop by the Wellness Center for more information and to sign up to compete in the games.

Thursdays, 1:15 p.m.

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PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT Cooking: Pizza

Wednesday, Jan. 10 10:45 a.m.

West Community Room

Pizza is one of the most beloved and iconic foods around the globe. Create some new memories with Melissa in the kitchen while making an easy homemade pizza.

(Please sign up in the Computer Room.)

Bible Study with Pastor Clark Fridays 10:30 a.m.

Friday, Jan. 5 10:30 a.m.

Begin your Friday mornings in prayer with Pastor Clark.

Get your nails pampered and painted. (Please sign up in Computer Room; space is limited.)

Pub

New Year’s Resolution Vision Board Tuesday, Jan. 2 2 p.m.

West Community Room

A new year brings new goals, dreams and inspiration.

Join Melissa to create a New Year’s resolution board to visualize all the things you want to do, be and have in your life. (Please sign up in the Computer Room.)

West Community Room

Retirement Living Association Meeting Monday, Jan. 8 2 p.m.

Kenneth Mills Auditorium

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

Winter Window Clings

Karaoke with Tru Blu Productions

Tuesday, Jan. 9 2 p.m.

Pub

Join Melissa in creating your own window clings with winter templates and puffy paint.

(Please sign up in the Computer Room.)

Wednesday, Jan. 3 6 p.m.

Join us for an evening of karaoke and fun.

New Year, New Me Walk Thursday, Jan. 4 2 p.m.

Main Entrance

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Nail Spa

We ate, drank, laughed and celebrated our way through the festive period, and now it's time to look forward. Start the new year by walking with Melissa throughout the building. It’s a great way to get your mind and body fresh and ready for the coming year.

West Community Room

Trivia with Melissa & Chuck Wednesday, Jan. 10 6 p.m.

Pub

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

Relaxing Hand Massages

Wednesday, Jan. 11 2 p.m.

West Community Room

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

Creative Keychain Making Friday, Jan. 12 10:30 a.m.

West Community Room

Create a keychain bracelet full of colorful beads and tassels in this unique handicraft.

(Please sign up in the Computer Room.)

Virtual Tour of MLK National Historical Park Monday, Jan. 15 10:30 a.m.

West Community Room

Join Melissa for a virtual tour of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park to honor the life and legacy of this minister, activist and political philosopher.

Ice Cream & Conversation

Monday, Jan. 15 2 p.m.

West Community Room

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

Outrageous Answers in the Pub Wednesday, Jan. 17 6 p.m.

Pub

Join us in the pub and come up with witty, unique and hilarious answers to modern-day prompts.

Scrapbooking

Thursday, Jan. 18 2 p.m.

West Community Room

Create beautiful scrapbook pages by adding personal photos, memorabilia and embellishments.

(Please sign up in the Computer Room.)

History Club

Tech Skills with Melissa

Monday, Jan. 22 3 p.m.

Computer Lab

Calling all history buffs! Stop by this initial meeting for those who are interested in joining a residentled group to share your love of history and promote and encourage historical discussions.

Craft: Pocket Hand Warmers

Baking: Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Tuesday, Jan. 16 2 p.m.

Learn technical skills for your iPad or cell phone.

(Please sign up in the Computer Room.)

Wednesday, Jan. 17 10:45 a.m.

West Community Room

With the winter months getting colder, why not make some pocket hand warmers. These little guys are easy to make and keep your hands toasty.

(Please sign up in the Computer Room.)

Compass Room

Wednesday, Jan. 24 10:45 a.m.

West Community Room

Celebrate National Oatmeal Month by baking thick and chewy oatmeal cookie bars.

(Please sign up in the Computer Room.)

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JANUARY 2024

SUNDAY

BA

Bowling Alley

CR

Compass Room

CL

Computer Lab

DR

Dining Room

EB1L East Building First Floor Lounge

10:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch (WCR) 11:30 a.m. Good News Network Stories (PB) 2 p.m. New Year’s Resolution Vision Board (WCR) 3 p.m. Scrabble (CR) 3:30 p.m. Putting the Past in Order: Sports Milestones (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)

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) 11 a.m. Trivial Pursuit (PB) 2 p.m. RLA Meeting (KMA) 3 p.m. Playing Pool with Melissa (BA) 6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

10:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch (WCR) 11:30 a.m. Dear Abby Discussion (PB) 2 p.m. Winter Window Clings (WCR) 3 p.m. Scrabble (CR) 3:30 p.m. Rummikub with Melissa (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)

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY 10:30 a.m. Catholic Prayer Service. (CR) 10:30 a.m. Virtual Tour of the MLK National Historical Park (WCR) 2 p.m. Ice Cream & Conversation (WCR) 3:30 p.m. True or False (WCR) 6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

10:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch (WCR) 11 a.m. Bocce with Jeanine (KMA) 11:30 a.m. Name that Tune (PB) 2 p.m. Tech Skills with Melissa (CL) 3 p.m. Scrabble (CR) 3:30 p.m. Uno! (PB) 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) 3 p.m. Who, What, When Trivia with Melissa (WCR)

HUR Balance Trainer Games Tournament Week (WC) 10:30 a.m. Catholic Prayer Service (CR) 10:30 a.m. Manicures & Music (WCR) 1:30 p.m. Painting with Shayna (WCR) 2 p.m. Blank Slate (PB) 3 p.m. History Club (CR) 6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

10:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch (WCR) 2:30 p.m. Chair Ballet (KMA) 3 p.m. Scrabble (CR) 7 p.m. Knitting Club (LB) 7:30 p.m. Red Cross of Constantine (KMA)

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10:45 a.m. Catholic Communion (KMA) 2 p.m. Sunday Service (KMA) 3 p.m. Sunday Matinee (MT)

10:30 a.m. Catholic Prayer Service (CR) 10:30 a.m. Seated Exercise with Melissa (WCR) 2 p.m. Confess and Guess (WCR) 3:30 p.m. 2023 World Records (WCR) 6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

10:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch (WCR) 10:45 a.m. Let’s Play Yahtzee! (PB) 2 p.m. Hot Cocoa & Jeopardy (WCR) 3 p.m. Scrabble (CR) 3:30 p.m. Word Ladders (WCR) 7 p.m. Knitting Club (LB)

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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TUESDAY

NEW YEAR’S DAY 10:30 a.m. Catholic Prayer Service (CR) 6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

CALENDAR KEY Sign Up Required in Red

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WEDNESDAY

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THURSDAY

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SATURDAY

10:30 a.m. Video Rosary: “The Joyful Mysteries” (MT) 10:45 a.m. Words Within Words (WCR) 1 p.m. RL Food Committee (PB) 2 p.m. Cornhole with Melissa (WCR) 6 p.m. Karaoke with Tru Blu Productions (PB)

10 a.m. RL Meeting with Carl (KMA) 11 a.m. Winter Pictionary (WCR) 2 p.m. New Year, New Me Walk (ME) 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)

10:30 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Clark (PB) 10:30 a.m. Nail Spa (WCR) 2 p.m. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (WCR) 6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

1 p.m. Saturday Matinee: “The Women” (MT) 2 p.m. Jackpot Bingo (WCR)

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10:30 a.m. Video Rosary: “The Joyful Mysteries” (MT) 10:45 a.m. Cooking: Pizza (WCR) 2 p.m. Wheel of Fortune (WCR) 3:30 p.m. Table Topics with Melissa (WCR) 6 p.m. Pub Trivia with Melissa & Chuck (PB)

10 a.m. RL Meeting with Carl (KMA) 11 a.m. Movies of Yesteryear Quiz (WCR) 2 p.m. Relaxing Hand Massages (WCR) 3:30 p.m. Boggle Word 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. Creative Keychain Making (WCR) 2 p.m. Relaxation Class with Kara (RL1L) 2 p.m. Tapple Word Game with Melissa (WCR) 6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

1 p.m. Saturday Matinee: “Just the Ticket” (MT) 2 p.m. Jackpot Bingo (WCR)

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10:30 a.m. Video Rosary: “The Joyful Mysteries” (MT) 10:45 a.m. Craft: Pocket Hand Warmers (WCR) 1 p.m. RL Food Committee (PB) 2 p.m. Can You Name 10? (WCR) 6 p.m. Outrageous Answers in the Pub (PB)

10 a.m. RL Meeting with Carl (KMA) 11 a.m. Storytelling Game (PB) 2 p.m. Scrapbooking (WCR) 3:30 p.m. Astrology: What to Expect in 2024 (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. Whacky Wordies (WCR) 2 p.m. Card Bingo (WCR) 6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

1 p.m. Saturday Matinee: “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” (MT) 2 p.m. Jackpot Bingo (WCR)

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10:30 a.m. Video Rosary: “The Joyful Mysteries” (MT) 10:45 a.m. Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars for National Oatmeal Month (WCR) 1 p.m. RL Food Committee (PB) 2 p.m. Rick Steves’ “Norway’s West: Fjords, Mountains and Bergen” (MT) 3:30 p.m. Cocktail Party with Starlene Bay (KMA)

10 a.m. RL Meeting with Carl (KMA) 11 a.m. Left Center Right Dice Game (WCR) 2 p.m. Health Chat with Jeanine: Balance and Prevention of Falls (LIB) 3:30 p.m. What’s in the News (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. Pay or Play Card Game (WCR) 2 p.m. Fun Friday Trivia (PB) 2 p.m. Book Club (WCR) 6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

1 p.m. Saturday Matinee: “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (MT) 2 p.m. Jackpot Bingo (WCR)

31 10:30 a.m. Video Rosary: “The Joyful Mysteries” (MT) 10:45 a.m. Finish the Movie Title (WCR) 2 p.m. The Historical Society of Montgomery County: "Sidetracked: The Stories We Find When We're Not Looking for Them" (KMA) 6 p.m. Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (PB)

PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Painting with Shayna

Monday, Jan. 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 Room.)

Cocktail Party with Starlene Bay Wednesday, Jan. 24 3:30 p.m.

Kenneth Mills Auditorium

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

Book Club

Friday, Jan. 26 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 31 2 p.m.

Kenneth Mills Auditorium

West Community Room

With this presentation, you will discover three stories that the Historical Society of Montgomery County unraveled while getting sidetracked helping others with their research.

Hot Cocoa & Jeopardy

Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?

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

Tuesday, Jan. 30 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 31 6 p.m.

Guess the name of a person, place, thing or idea that the clue describes and give your answer in the form of a question, all while enjoying a delightful cup of hot chocolate. (Please sign up in the Computer Room.)

Art? Math? Social Studies? It's all on the chalkboard as you team up with other residents to answer questions based on material from elementary school textbooks.

West Community Room

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Historical Society of Montgomery County: "Sidetracked - The Stories We Find When We're Not Looking for Them"

Pub

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

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 New Year’s Day Brunch Menu

Monday, Jan. 1 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Prime Rib Roasted Pork & Sauerkraut Baby Carrots Steamed Peas & Pearl Onions Mashed Potatoes Corn Chicken Rice Soup Assorted Desserts French Toast Omelets Pork Roll Bacon & Scrapple

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Happenings Jan. 1

New Year’s Day

Jan. 6

National Shortbread Day

Jan. 11

National Milk Day

Jan. 16

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Jan. 19

National Popcorn Day

Jan. 21

National Granola Bar Day

Jan. 22

Chinese New Year

Jan. 27

National Chocolate Cake Day

OFF-CAMPUS TRIPS Recreation Department

61325

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

DATE

TIME/DESCRIPTION

Tuesday, Jan. 2

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, Jan. 3

11 a.m. P.F. Chang’s, Plymouth Meeting Mall

Thursday, Jan. 4

9:30 a.m. Winterthur Museum, New Castle County, Delaware

Friday, Jan. 5

10 a.m. Boscov’s, Plymouth Meeting

COST

$27

1:30 p.m. Dollar Tree, Flourtown Saturday, Jan. 6

12:30 p.m. Boar’s Head Festival, St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Lafayette Hill

Monday, Jan. 8

1:30 p.m. Lidl Market, Norristown

Tuesday, Jan. 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 ride must be ready to go back at noon. Some senior discounts may apply.

1:30 p.m. Shoprite, Roxborough

Wednesday, Jan. 10

RESERVED FOR RED HAT TRIP

Thursday, Jan. 11

10:30 a.m. Olive Garden, Willow Grove

Friday, Jan. 12

9 a.m. Aldi, Conshohocken 12:15 p.m. Conshohocken Bocce Club

Monday, Jan. 15

9:30 a.m. Christiana Mall, Delaware

Tuesday, Jan. 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 ride must be ready to go back at noon. Some senior discounts may apply.

1:30 p.m. Lochel’s Bakery, Hatboro

Wednesday, Jan. 17

11:30 a.m. Philadelphia Auto Show, Pennsylvania Convention Center

Monday, Jan. 22

9:30 a.m. Walmart, King of Prussia

$15

1:30 p.m. Hobby Lobby, King of Prussia Tuesday, Jan. 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 ride must be ready to go back at noon. Some senior discounts may apply.

Wednesday, Jan. 24

9:30 a.m. Wegmans, King of Prussia 1:30 p.m. Barnes & Noble, Devon

Thursday, Jan. 25

10:30 a.m. Cheesecake Factory, King of Prussia

Friday, Jan. 26

9 a.m. Weis, Plymouth Square Shopping Center 12:15 p.m. Conshohocken Bocce Club

Monday, Jan. 29

9:30 a.m. Kirkland’s, North Wales 1:30 p.m. DSW Shoes, North Wales

Wednesday, Jan. 31

9:30 a.m. Trader Joe’s, North Wales 1:30 p.m. Gabe's, North Whales

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