VILLAGE
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JULY 2023
LAFAYETTE HILL
ON-CAMPUS
Dining Room: 1354
Recreation Department: 1325
Wellness Center: 1293
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
To view this publication electronically, please visit masonicvillagelafayettehill.org and select “Lifestyle.”
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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 Trips ............................................. p. 11 p. 4 p. 5 p. 8 p. 9 p. 10
OFF-CAMPUS EVENTS
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 an HUR balance trainer. Staffed with trained personnel, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Elizabethtown
Farmer’s Market
Wednesday, July 12 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Bistro
The Masonic Village Farm Market from Elizabethtown will be here selling fresh fruit, vegetables and delicious baked goods. Preserves, honey and other jarred goods will also be available.
Outdoor Walk
Thursday, July 13
Bus leaves at 10 a.m.
Destination: McCarthy Park Meet Jeanine in the main lobby.
Tai Chi Yoga
Tuesday, July 18 10:30 a.m.
Courtyard (weather permitting)
Join our relaxing tai chi yoga class.
Beach Ball Volleyball
Wednesday, July 19 11 a.m.
Gazebo (weather permitting)
Join us for some fun in the sun.
Health Chat
Monday, July 24 11:15 a.m.
Library
Learn more about osteoporosis.
Group Fitness Classes
CLASS DAY/TIME PLACE
Women’s Circuit Training Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.
Group Treadmill/ Bike Social
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10 a.m.
Balance Tuesdays, 12:45 p.m.
Core and Posture Tuesdays, 1:15 p.m.
Heart and Muscle Strength
Thursdays, 12:45 p.m.
Fit/Flexibility Combo Thursdays, 1:15 p.m.
Wellness Center
Wellness Center
Multi Purpose Room
Multi Purpose Room
Multi Purpose Room
Multi Purpose Room
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PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT
White House Secrets
Monday, July 3 11 a.m. Pub
Join Melissa and learn a few White House secrets.
Make Your Own Ice Cream
Monday, July 3
2 p.m.
West Community Room
Create this easy homemade ice cream in a bag recipe. It is a must-try for summer! (Limit 12; sign up required.)
Fourth of July Celebration
Tuesday, July 4 2 p.m.
Kenneth Mills Auditorium
Join us in celebrating Independence Day with musical entertainment by Miguel Cintron.
Wednesday Night in the Pub: Karaoke
Wednesday, July 5 6 p.m. Pub
Join us for an evening of karaoke with Tru Blue Productions.
Tour of the Masonic Village Kitchen
Monday, July 10 10:30 a.m.
Bistro
Tour the Masonic Village kitchen to see what makes it successful. (Limit 14; sign up required.)
Retirement Living Association Meeting
Monday, July 10 2 p.m.
Kenneth Mills Auditorium
All retirement living residents are welcome and encouraged to attend the monthly meeting of the Retirement Living Association.
Resident Craft Show
Wednesday, July 12
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Kenneth Mills Auditorium
We will showcase residents’ collections of unique items, one-of-a-kind crafts and more. (Please sign up in the Computer Room.)
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Tech Skills with Melissa
Thursday, July 13
2 p.m.
Computer Room
Join us to learn technical skills for your iPad or cellphone. (Please sign-up in the Computer Room.)
Paws of the Spirit
Friday, July 14
10:30 a.m.
West Community Room
Visit with our rabbit and guinea pig furry friends.
Explore the Varieties of Chocolate
Friday, July 14
2 p.m.
West Community Room
Explore the various types of chocolate, and discover which flavor you enjoy the most. (Please sign-up in the Computer Room.)
No Sew Pillow
Monday, July 17
10:30 a.m.
West Community Room
Join us in tying knots and filling fabric to add a bright and cheerful addition to your home décor! (Limit 12; sign up required.)
Billiards
Monday, July 17
2:30 p.m.
Bowling Alley
Use your coordination skills to sink all your designated balls (either stripes or solids) and the eight ball to win at the game of pool.
Wednesday Night in the Pub: Philadelphia Trivia
Wednesday, July 19 6 p.m.
Pub
Join Melissa and Chuck in assessing your knowledge of Philadelphia news, history and culture.
Beach Pudding
Friday, July 21 10:30 a.m.
West Community Room
Honor summertime with this delicious pudding treat. (Limit 12; sign up required.)
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a.m. Catholic Prayer Service (CR)
Two Truths and a Fib Game (WCR)
8:30
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Knitting Club (LB)
10:30 a.m.
2 p.m. Baking S’mores (WCR)
3 p.m. Scrabble (CR)
3:30 p.m. Afternoon Stroll with Melissa (ME)
7 p.m. Knitting Club (LB)
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10:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch (WCR)
10:30 a.m. Tai Chi/Yoga class (Courtyard)
2:15 p.m. Snack Bingo (WCR)
3 p.m. Scrabble (CR)
7 p.m. Knitting Club (LB) 23
11:15 a.m. Catholic Communion (KMA)
2 p.m. Sunday Service (KMA)
6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)
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10:30 a.m. Sharpie Starfish Coffee Mugs (WCR)
10:30 a.m. Catholic Prayer Service (CR)
11:15 a.m. Health Chat: Osteoporosis (LIB)
2 p.m. Christmas Cookies in July (WCR)
3 p.m. Water Ice (Courtyard)
6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR) 31
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10:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch
2 p.m. Painting with Shayna (WCR)
3 p.m. Scrabble (CR)
7 p.m. Knitting Club (LB)
11:15 a.m. Catholic Communion (KMA)
2 p.m. Sunday Service (KMA)
10:30 a.m. Catholic Prayer Service (CR)
10:30 a.m. Discussion: What’s Important to Teach Our Youth? (WCR)
2 p.m. Water Ice (Courtyard)
3 p.m. Yahtzee (WCR)
6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)
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 JULY 2023 calendar SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY 2 11:15 a.m. Catholic Communion (KMA) 2 p.m. Sunday Service (KMA) 3 10 a.m. Resident Planning Committee Meeting (Programs) (WCR) 10:30 a.m. Catholic Prayer Service (CR) 11 a.m. Resident Planning Committee Mtg. (Trips) (WCR) 11 a.m. White House Secrets (PB) 2 p.m. Make Your Own Ice Cream (WCR) 3 p.m. Fourth of July Dice Game (WCR) 4:30 p.m. Dining Music with Patty Brotman (PB) 6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR) 4
DAY
CALENDAR KEY
INDEPENDENCE
a.m. Bus leaves for Residents to Ride in the Roxborough Parade
a.m. Coffee Klatch (WCR)
a.m. Who Said It? Patriotic Quotations (PB)
10:30
11:30
p.m. Fourth of July Celebration with Miguel Cintron (KMA)
p.m. Scrabble (CR)
p.m.
9 11:15 a.m. Catholic Communion (KMA) 2 p.m. Sunday Service (KMA) 10 10:30 a.m. Catholic Prayer Service (CR) 10:30 a.m. Tour of Masonic Village Kitchen (Bistro) 2 p.m. RLA Meeting with Mr. McCann (KMA) 3:30 p.m. Jenga (WCR) 6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)
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Klatch (WCR)
Coffee
16 11:15
(KMA) 2 p.m. Sunday Service (KMA) 17 10:30
10:30
2:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
a.m. Catholic Communion
a.m. No Sew Pillow (WCR)
Billiards (BA)
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1 p.m. Saturday Matinee: “Life of Crime” (MT)
2 p.m. Jackpot Bingo (WCR)
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10:30 a.m. Video Rosary: “The Joyful Mysteries” (MT)
1 p.m. RL Food Committee (PB)
2 p.m. Wednesday Matinee: “Elvis: Blue Hawaii” (MT)
6 p.m. Wednesday Night in the Pub: Karaoke, Tru Blu Productions (PB)
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10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Elizabethtown’s Farmer’s Market (Bistro area)
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Resident Craft Show (KMA)
10:30 a.m. Video Rosary: “The Joyful Mysteries” (MT)
2 p.m. Wednesday Matinee: “Grease” (MT)
6 p.m. Wednesday Night in the Pub: Charades (PB)
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10:30 a.m. Video Rosary: “The Joyful Mysteries” (MT)
11 a.m. Beach Ball Volleyball (Gazebo)
2 p.m. Wednesday Matinee: “National Parks: Yosemite” (MT)
6 p.m. Wednesday Night in the Pub: Philadelphia Trivia
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10 a.m. RL Meeting with Carl (KMA)
2 p.m. Patriotic Luminaries (WCR)
2:30 p.m. Chair Ballet (KMA)
3:30 p.m. Uno (WCR)
6 p.m. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (Courtyard)
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)
10 a.m. Outside Walk (ME)
1 p.m. Healing Service (WCR)
2 p.m. Tech Skills (CL)
3:15 p.m. Bowling (BA)
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)
2 p.m. Pictionary (WCR)
2:30 p.m. Chair Ballet (KMA)
3:30 p.m. Dear Abby (WCR)
6:30 p.m. Movies of Yesteryear (MT)
7 p.m. Scrabble & Quiddler (CR)
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10:30 a.m. Video Rosary: “The Joyful Mysteries” (MT)
10:45 a.m. Manicures and Hand Massages (WCR)
3:30 p.m. Cocktail Party with Connor Kirk (KMA)
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10 a.m. Friday Movie Matinee: “Beaches” (MT)
2 p.m. Afternoon Movie (MT)
6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)
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1 p.m. Saturday Matinee: “Philadelphia” (MT)
2 p.m. Katie Eagleson (KMA) (No Bingo)
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10:30 a.m. Paws of the Spirit (WCR)
2 p.m. Explore the Varieties of Chocolate (WCR)
6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)
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10:30 a.m. Beach Pudding (WCR) 2 p.m. Play or Pay Card Game
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1 p.m. Saturday Matinee: “Shark Week: Ultimate Air Jaws” (MT)
2 p.m. Jackpot Bingo (WCR)
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1 p.m. Saturday Matinee: “Sully” (MT)
2 p.m. Philly Senior Stage Presents: “Love Letters, The Broadway Comedy” (KMA) (No Bingo)
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10 a.m. RL Meeting with Carl (KMA)
2 p.m. Funny Parenting Stories (WCR)
3:30 p.m. All About the Berries: Fresh Berry Lemonade (Courtyard)
6:30 p.m. Movies of Yesteryear (MT)
7 p.m. Johnny B. & Friends (KMA)
7 p.m. Scrabble & Quiddler (CR)
10:30 a.m. Debate: Men or Women? (WCR)
2 p.m. Book Club Brainstorm (WCR)
1 p.m. Saturday Matinee: “Man of the House” (MT)
2 p.m. Jackpot Bingo (WCR)
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1
(WCR) 6:30 p.m. Dominoes
(WCR)
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6:30
p.m. Dominoes (WCR) 29
PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Christmas Cookies
Monday, July 24
2 p.m.
West Community Room
Create festive Christmas cookies in July. (Limit 12; sign up required.)
Painting with Shayna
Tuesday, July 25
2 p.m.
West Community Room
Paint along with Shayna as she shows you how to create a beautiful painted canvas. (Limit 12; sign up required.)
Manicures and Hand
Massages
Wednesday, July 26 10:45 a.m.
West Community Room
Receive a relaxing hand massage and get your nails pampered and painted. (Space is limited; please sign up in Computer Room.)
Cocktail Party with
Connor Kirk
Wednesday, July 26 3:30 p.m.
Kenneth Mills Auditorium
Join us for an afternoon of food, drinks and enjoyable entertainment.
Johnny B. & Friends
Thursday, July 27
7 p.m.
Kenneth Mills Auditorium
Attend a musical performance by residents John Barkley, Lois Terry and friends.
Book Club Brainstorm
Friday, July 28 2 p.m.
West Community Room
Do you enjoy cozying up and diving into a terrific book? Here is your opportunity to discuss ideas regarding books with others who have similar interests.
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Spiritual Gatherings Sundays 11:15 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” West Community Room Saturdays 2 p.m. Healing Service West Community Room GAMES AND GROUPS Mondays & Fridays 6:30 p.m. Dominoes West Community Room Tuesdays 7 p.m. Scrabble Compass Room Thursdays 7 p.m. Scrabble & Quiddler Compass Room Saturdays 2 p.m. Bingo West Community Room 9
Dining
Independence Day Menu
Tuesday, July 4 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Chilled Peach Soup
Hamburgers
Hot Dogs with Sauerkraut
Pork Ribs
Corn on the Cob
Happenings
July 4 Independence Day
July 6 National Fried Chicken Day
Baked Beans
Potato Salad
Macaroni Salad
Sliced
Watermelon
Ice Cream
Novelties
July 7 World Chocolate Day
July 11 National Mojito Day
July 16 National Ice Cream Day & National Cherry Day
July 17 National Hot Dog Day
July 25 National Wine & Cheese Day
July 30 National Cheesecake Day
July 31 National Avocado Day
Dining Room 1354
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OFF-CAMPUS TRIPS
Recreation Department 1325
Please see Angela, director of recreation, to pay for the trips.
DATE TIME/DESCRIPTION
COST
Sunday, July 2 10:30 a.m. The Barnes Foundation Museum Free
Monday, July 3 9 a.m. ACME Market, Andorra Shopping Center
11:30 a.m. Elfreth’s Alley Museum, Old City, Philadelphia
Tuesday, July 4 8:30 a.m. Ride in the Fourth of July Parade, Roxborough
Wednesday, July 5 9:30 a.m. Valley Forge Casino, Valley Forge
Thursday, July 6 9:30 a.m. Tabora Farm & Orchard, Chalfont
Friday, July 7 9:30 a.m. Elmwood Park Zoo, Norristown $17.95
Monday, July 10 9:30 a.m. Mural Arts Tour of the City, Philadelphia
1:30 p.m. ALDI Market, Conshohocken
Tuesday, July 11 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.
Wednesday, July 12 RESERVED FOR RED HAT TRIP
Thursday, July 13 10 a.m. Wellness Walk with Jeanine, McCarthy Park
1:30 p.m. Rita’s Water Ice, Ridge Pike
Friday, July 14 9 a.m. Weis Market, Plymouth Square
12:15 p.m. BOCCE, Conshohocken
Monday, July 17 8:30 a.m. Seaside Heights boardwalk & beach, Seaside Heights, NJ
Tuesday, July 18 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. BOSCOV’S, Plymouth Meeting Mall
Thursday, July 20 9:30 a.m. Wegmans, King of Prussia
Friday, July 21 9 a.m. Peace Valley Lavender Farm, Doylestown
Tuesday, July 25 10:45 a.m. Reading Phillies vs. Binghamton; limited seats. (Must see Angela ASAP if interested) $14.50
Wednesday, July 26 9:30 a.m. Walmart, Willow Grove
1:30 p.m. Jeanes Library, Joshua Road
Thursday, July 27 8:30 a.m. Atlantic City boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
Friday, July 28 9 a.m. Dollar Tree, Flourtown 12:15 p.m. BOCCE, Conshohocken
Monday, July 31 9:30 a.m. The Half Off Store, Welsh Rd., North Wales 1:30 p.m. Giant Market, Flourtown
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