Lafayette Hill Village Living - October, 2023

VILLAGE

LAFAYETTE HILL

Jim Thorpe Trip

ON-CAMPUS EVENTS

OFF-CAMPUS EVENTS

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.

Spooky Bowling

Monday, Oct. 30

2 p.m.

Bowling Alley

Enjoy a Halloween-themed bowling event for residents and staff. Stop down to test your bowling skills or be a spectator.

Relaxation Exercises

Wednesday, Oct. 11

2:30 p.m.

First Floor Lounge

Join Kara for stretches, breathing techniques and meditation in honor of Depression Awareness Month.

Summer Vacation Recap

Tuesday, Oct. 17

2 p.m.

Movie Theatre

Jeanine will share photos from her summer family vacation to the Canadian Rockies, while you enjoy a healthy trail mix snack.

Halloween Event

Tuesday, Oct. 31

11 a.m.

Main Lobby

Walk the halls and trick or treat, as we give out a sugar-free treat. Wear orange and black!

Group Fitness Classes

CLASS DAY/TIME PLACE

Yoga Mondays 11 a.m.

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.

Multi Purpose Room

Wellness Center

Wellness Center

Multi Purpose Room

Multi Purpose Room

Multi Purpose Room

Multi Purpose Room

PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Retirement Living Association Meeting

Monday, Oct. 2

2 p.m.

Kenneth Mills Auditorium

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

Ice Cream Social

Monday, Oct. 2 3 p.m.

West Community Room

Join us in conversation while enjoying a delicious scoop of ice cream. (Please sign up in the Computer Room.)

No-Bake Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes

Wednesday, Oct. 4 10:45 a.m.

West Community Room

Join Melissa in creating this easy no-bake treat just in time for pumpkin season. (Please sign up in the Computer Room.)

Wednesday Night in the Pub: Karaoke

Wednesday, Oct. 4 6 p.m. Pub

Join us for an evening of music and fun with Tru Blue Productions.

Nail Spa

Thursday, Oct. 5 11 a.m.

West Community Room

Relax with Melissa as you get your nails pampered and painted. (Please sign up in the Computer Room; space is limited.)

Fanciful Fall Foliage Shadow

Box

Monday, Oct. 9 2 p.m.

West Community Room

Fall into crafting with Melissa, as you make a fanciful fall foliage shadow box to welcome Autumn. (Please sign up in the Computer Room.)

Hello Fall! Pumpkin Decorating

Wednesday, Oct. 11 10:45 a.m.

West Community Room

Join Melissa in welcoming fall by turning regular orange pumpkins into Autumn or Halloween décor. (Please sign up in the Computer Room; space is limited.)

Wednesday Night in the Pub:

Pennsylvania Trivia

Wednesday, Oct. 11

6 p.m.

Pub

Join Melissa and Chuck in assessing your knowledge of Pennsylvania facts, news, history and culture.

Tech Skills with Melissa

Thursday, Oct. 12

11 a.m.

Computer Lab

Learn technical skills for your iPad or cell phone. (Please sign up in the Computer Room.)

Jeopardy and Hot Cocoa

Thursday, Oct. 12

2 p.m.

Pub

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

Chocolate Covered Pretzels & Oreo Dipping

Friday, Oct. 13 10:30 a.m.

West Community Room

Create chocolate-covered Oreos decorated in the shape of footballs and colorful chocolate pretzels to cheer on your favorite football team. (Please sign up in the Computer Room.)

Apple Cider Pong

Monday, Oct. 16

2 p.m.

Courtyard

Join us for a friendly game of pong while enjoying a cup of apple cider to welcome Autumn. (Please sign up in the Computer Room.)

Cocktail Party with Carmen Tornambe

Wednesday, Oct. 18 3:30 p.m.

Kenneth Mills Auditorium

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

Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Thursday, Oct. 19 3:30 p.m.

Main Entrance

Walk the parameter of the building to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Feel free to wear pink!

German Wine Tasting

Friday, Oct. 20 3 p.m.

Pub

Explore the many styles of wine and cheese that Germany has to offer. (Wine will be $5 a glass.)

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

10:45 a.m. Catholic Communion (KMA)

1 p.m. Eagles vs. Washington Commanders (FOX)

2 p.m. Sunday Service (KMA)

4 p.m. Snack Bingo (WCR)

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10 a.m. Resident Planning Committee Meeting (Programs) (WCR)

10:30 a.m. Catholic Prayer Service (CR)

10:30 a.m. Voices on the Hill (KMA)

11 a.m. Resident Planning Committee Meeting (Trips) (WCR)

11 a.m. Whacky Wordies (PB)

2 p.m. RLA Meeting (KMA)

3 p.m. Ice Cream Social (WCR)

6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

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10:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch (WCR)

11:30 a.m. Name that 60s Tune (PB)

2 p.m. Words Within Words (PB)

3 p.m. Scrabble (CR)

3:30 p.m. Billiards with Melissa (BA)

7 p.m. Knitting Club (LB)

8 10:45 a.m. Catholic Communion (KMA)

2 p.m. Sunday Service (KMA)

4 p.m. Snack Bingo (WCR)

4:05 p.m. Eagles vs. Los Angeles Rams (FOX)

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10:45 a.m. Catholic Communion (KMA)

2 p.m. Sunday Service (KMA)

3 p.m. What is the Password? (WCR)

4:25 p.m. Eagles vs. New York Jets (FOX) (No Snack Bingo)

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10:45 a.m. Catholic Communion (KMA)

2 p.m. Sunday Service (KMA)

4 p.m. Snack Bingo (WCR)

8:25 p.m. Eagles vs. Miami Dolphins (NBC)

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10:45 a.m. Catholic Communion (KMA)

1 p.m. Eagles vs. Washington Commanders (FOX)

2 p.m. Sunday Service (KMA)

4 p.m. Snack Bingo (WCR)

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10:30 a.m. Catholic Prayer Service (CR)

11 a.m. Bayada: Flu Q & A with Morgan Piratzky (KMA)

1 p.m. Voices on the Hill (KMA)

2 p.m. Fanciful Fall Foliage Shadow Box (WCR)

3:30 p.m. Glimpse into History: Haunted Places in Pennsylvania (WCR)

6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

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10:30 a.m. Catholic Prayer Service (CR)

10:30 a.m. It’s in the Bag (PB)

1 p.m. Voices on the Hill (KMA)

2 p.m. Apple Cider Pong (Courtyard)

3:30 p.m. Blank Slate (PB)

6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

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10:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch (WCR)

11:30 a.m. Outrageous Party Game (PB)

2 p.m. UNO with Melissa (WCR)

3 p.m. Scrabble (CR)

3:30 p.m. Jenga (WCR)

7 p.m. Knitting Club (LB)

7 p.m. Palestine Roxborough Lodge Stated Meeting (KMA)

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10:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch (WCR)

2 p.m. Travel with Jeanine to the Canadian Rockies (MT)

3 p.m. Scrabble (CR)

7 p.m. Knitting Club (LB)

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10:30 a.m. Catholic Prayer Service (CR)

1 p.m. Voices on the Hill (RL1L)

1:30 p.m. Painting with Shayna (WCR)

2 p.m. Afternoon Movie: “National Treasure” (MT)

6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

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10:30 a.m. Catholic Prayer Service (CR)

10:30 a.m. Autumn & Halloween Trivia (WCR)

1 p.m. Voices on the Hill (KMA)

2 p.m. Bowling Fun (BA)

3:30 p.m. Two Up Dice Game (WCR)

6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

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10:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch (WCR)

2 p.m. Afternoon Movie: "Monster-inLaw" (MT) (MT)

3 p.m. Scrabble (CR)

7 p.m. Knitting Club (LB)

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HALLOWEEN

10:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch (WCR)

11 a.m. Wellness Walk: Trick or Treat (ME)

2 p.m. Halloween Celebration with Steve Cofield (KMA)

3 p.m. Scrabble (CR)

7 p.m. Knitting Club (LB)

10 a.m. Drama Group (KMA)

10:30 a.m. Video Rosary: “The Joyful Mysteries” (MT)

10:45 a.m. No-Bake Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes (WCR)

2 p.m. Moonlight Melodies: “An Evening with the Stars” featuring Dionne (KMA)

6 p.m. Wednesday Night in the Pub: Karaoke with Tru Blu Productions (PB)

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10 a.m. Drama Group (KMA)

10:30 a.m. Video Rosary: “The Joyful Mysteries” (MT)

10:45 a.m. Hello Fall! Pumpkin Decorating with Melissa (WCR)

2 p.m. Wednesday Matinee: “Sixteen Candles” (MT)

2:30 p.m. Relaxation Class with Kara (RL1L)

6 p.m. Wednesday Night in the Pub: Pennsylvania Trivia with Melissa & Chuck (PB)

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10 a.m. Drama Group (KMA)

10:30 a.m. Video Rosary: “The Joyful Mysteries” (MT)

10:45 a.m. Snack Bingo (WCR)

1 p.m. RL Food Committee (PB)

2 p.m. Rick Steves’ “Germany’s Romantic Rhine and Rothenburg” (MT)

3:30 p.m. Cocktail Party with Carmen Tornambe (KMA)

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10 a.m. Drama Group (RL1L)

10:30 a.m. Video Rosary: “The Joyful Mysteries” (MT)

2 p.m. Left Center Right Dice Game (WCR)

3:30 p.m. Wednesday Matinee: “Fall Foliage Tours" via YouTube” (WCR)

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10 a.m. RL Meeting with Carl (KMA)

11 a.m. Nail Spa (WCR)

2 p.m. Telephone Pictionary (WCR)

2:30 p.m. Chair Ballet (KMA)

3:30 p.m. Double Ditto: The Quick Thinking and Matching Game (WCR)

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)

11 a.m. Tech Skills with Melissa (CL)

2 p.m. Jeopardy and Hot Cocoa (PB)

3:30 p.m. Rummikub (PB)

6:30 p.m. Movies of Yesteryear (MT)

7 p.m. Scrabble & Quiddler (CR)

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10:30 a.m. Categories: A to Z Competition (WCR)

2 p.m. Card Bingo (WCR)

6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

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1 p.m. Saturday Matinee: “Pretty in Pink” (MT)

2 p.m. Jackpot Bingo (WCR)

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WEAR YOUR EAGLES GEAR

10:30 a.m. Chocolate Covered

Pretzels & Oreo Dipping (WCR)

2 p.m. Pay or Play Card Game (WCR)

6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

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WEAR PINK TO HONOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

10 a.m. RL Meeting with Carl (KMA)

11 a.m. Tapple Word Game (WCR)

1 p.m. Healing Service (WCR)

2 p.m. Hand Massages (WCR)

2:30 p.m. Chair Ballet (KMA)

3:30 p.m. Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness Month (ME)

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. Movie Showing: “The Phantom of the Opera” (MT)

6:30 p.m. Movies of Yesteryear (MT)

7 p.m. Scrabble & Quiddler (CR)

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10 a.m. Resident Open Enrollment Presentation with Linda Albino (KMA)

11 a.m. Nine Letter Word Puzzles (WCR)

3 p.m. German Wine Tasting (PB)

6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

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9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Fall Market Place Preview (Residents & staff only) (KMA)

11 a.m. Fall Market Place Volunteer Luncheon (Volunteers only) (WCR)

2 p.m. Book Club (MPR)

6:30 p.m. Dominoes (WCR)

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1 p.m. Saturday Matinee: “The Blind Side (MT)

2 p.m. Jackpot Bingo (WCR)

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1 p.m. Saturday Matinee: “Young Frankenstein” (MT)

2 p.m. Philly Senior Stage Presents: “South Pacific” (KMA) (No Bingo)

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9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Fall Market Place (Open to the community) (KMA) (No Bingo)

* Eagles will be playing on the listed times, dates, and networks. Please feel free to watch the football games in your apartments at your convenience.

PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Philly Senior Stage Presents: “South Pacific”

Saturday, Oct. 21

2 p.m.

Kenneth Mills Auditorium

Enjoy this live performance with one of our most popular entertaining groups.

Painting with Shayna (WCR)

Monday, Oct. 23

1:30 p.m.

West Community Room

Paint along with Shayna, as she shows you how to create a beautiful canvas. (Please sign up in the Computer Room.)

Fall Market Place Preview (Residents & staff only)

Friday, Oct. 27

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Kenneth Mills Auditorium

Join us to find the perfect deal, featuring linens, food, jewelry, crafts, clothing and so much more.

Fall Market Place Volunteer Luncheon (Volunteers only)

Friday, Oct. 27

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

West Community Room

This luncheon is for Market Place volunteers only.

Fall Market Place (Open to the community)

Saturday, Oct. 28

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Kenneth Mills Auditorium

Search for bargains while having an exciting time with your family and friends.

Halloween Celebration with Steve Cofield

Tuesday, Oct. 31

2 p.m.

Kenneth Mills Auditorium

Wear your Halloween costume for an afternoon of fun and music.

2023 Fall Market Place

Friday, Oct. 27 & Saturday, Oct. 28

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Kenneth Mills Auditorium

Come celebrate our Autumn sale, with food, jewelry, crafts, clothing, lamps, linens and so much more!

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

Third Thursday 1 p.m. Healing Service West Community Room

Mondays 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m.

Mondays & Fridays 6:30 p.m.

Voices on the Hill Kenneth Mills Auditorium or First Floor Lounge

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. Drama Group Kenneth Mills Auditorium or First Floor Lounge

Saturdays 2 p.m. Bingo West Community Room

61354

Dining

Halloween Menu

Tuesday, Oct. 31

4 - 6 p.m.

Pumpkin Soup

Grave Robber Ribs

Black Bat Chicken Thigh

Eye of Newt-loaf

Mashed Sweet Potato

Murder Beets

Potato Finger-lings

Ghoulish Green Beans

Halloween Cupcakes

Happenings

Oct. 4 National Taco Day

Oct. 25 National Pasta Day

Oct. 26 National Pumpkin Day

Oct. 27 National American Beer Day

Oct. 31 Halloween

OFF-CAMPUS TRIPS

Recreation Department

61325

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

DATE

TIME/DESCRIPTION

Monday, Oct. 2 9:30 a.m. Michael’s Crafts, Plymouth Meeting

1:30 p.m. Trader Joe’s, North Wales

Tuesday, Oct. 3 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, Oct. 4 9:30 a.m. Wegmans, King of Prussia

1:30 p.m. Big Lots, East Norriton

COST

Thursday, Oct. 5 9 a.m. America on Wheels Museum, Allentown Free

Friday, Oct. 6 1:30 p.m. Fall Foliage Ride

Saturday, Oct. 7 9:30 a.m. Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania (Van only)

Monday, Oct. 9 9:30 a.m. Kitchen Kettle Village, Lancaster

Tuesday, Oct. 10 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. Boscov’s, Plymouth Meeting Mall

Wednesday, Oct. 11 RESERVED FOR RED HAT TRIP

Friday, Oct. 13 9 a.m. ALDI Market, Conshohocken 12:15 p.m. BOCCE, Conshohocken

Sunday, Oct. 15 10 a.m. Octoberfest, Peddler’s Village

Monday, Oct. 16 1:30 p.m. Walmart, King of Prussia

Tuesday, Oct. 17 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. Weis Market, Plymouth Square

Wednesday, Oct. 18 11:15 a.m. Whitemarsh Eat & Enjoy Social, Joshua Road (Must call Whitemarsh Township Parks & Recreation to register.) $10

Thursday, Oct. 19 8 a.m. Explore Havre de Grace, MD.

Friday, Oct. 20 10 a.m. Shady Maple Restaurant, Lancaster

Monday, Oct. 23 9:30 a.m. Valley Forge Casino, Valley Forge

Wednesday, Oct. 25 9:30 a.m. ShopRite, Roxborough 1:30 p.m. Freddy Hill Farm, Lansdale

Thursday, Oct. 26 9 a.m. Hershey’s Chocolate World, Hershey

Friday, Oct. 27 9 a.m. Giant, Metroplex 12:15 p.m. BOCCE, Conshohocken

Monday, Oct. 30 9:30 a.m. Reading Terminal Market, Philadelphia

Tuesday, Oct. 31 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 leave by noon. Some senior discounts may apply. 1:30 p.m. Walgreen’s, Flourtown

ENJOY LIFE YOUR WAY

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