Sewickley Village Living - March, 2019

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ON-CAMPUS EVENTS Wellness........................................................................p. 3 Programs and Entertainment..................................p. 4 Calendar........................................................................p. 8 Meetings and Clubs..................................................p. 11 Games and Card Groups..........................................p. 11 Lifelong Learning........................................................p. 12 Spiritual Gatherings...................................................p. 12 Dining.............................................................................p. 13

OFF-CAMPUS EVENTS Excursions................................................................... p. 14 Standard Trips............................................................ p. 15

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Recreation Department:

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Barley 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. 3906. Their office is located in the Clubhouse Lower Level.

To learn more about the Wellness Center’s amenities and programs, call the Barley Wellness Center at ext. 3931.

To view this publication electronically, please visit MasonicVillages.org/news

WELLNESS

Barley Wellness Center

412-741-1400, EXT. 3931

Located in the Star Points Building, the Barley Wellness Center offers state-of-the-art equipment, fitness classes and an indoor pool and spa. Trained staff will help you develop a personalized fitness program.

Open 24 hours, with staff available Mon. - Fri., 6 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Sat., 8 - 11:30 a.m.

Pool hours: Mon.- Fri., 7:30 - 11:30 a.m.; Mon., Wed., Fri., 2 - 5 p.m., and Sat., 8 - 11:30 a.m.

Classes (All classes are free to residents.)

Mon., Wed. & Fri.

Fit For Life

Tues. & Thurs

Stretching Class

11 - 11:30 a.m.

1:30 - 2:15 p.m.

Fit for Life is designed to target balance, strength and flexibility in order to help you become stronger and more stable for a better quality of life. Location: Assembly Room

Join Nikki as she guides you through gentle stretches that will improve flexibility and balance and increase range of motion, making everyday tasks easier to perform. Location: Activity Room 6

Mon., Wed. & Fri.

Senior Yoga

11:30 a.m. - Noon Experience gentle yoga with Claudia, who will guide you through a half-hour session of seated and standing poses that focus on strength, relaxation, balance and flexibility. Location: Assembly Room Tues. & Thurs.

Walking Club

11 - 11:30 a.m.

Wellness staff will warm you up and cool you down with various exercises before and after a short walk. Enjoy good music and conversation with neighbors and friends, all while contributing to a healthy, active lifestyle. Location: Assembly Room

Mon., Wed. & Fri.

Water Exercise Class

10 - 10:45 a.m.

This class combines aerobic conditioning, resistance training and balance exercises to improve your overall health while enjoying the beautiful pool. Location: Barley Wellness Center Fridays

Golden Aerobics

12:15 - 1:15 p.m.

Designed to work your entire body, it will benefit those looking for an active cardiovascular exercise class with intervals of strength, flexibility and rangeof-motion exercises. Location: Assembly Room

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PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT SAT MAR

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Saturday Night at the Movies: Unstoppable (2010)

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Saturday Night at the Movies: Crazy Rich Asians (2018)

Time: 7 p.m.

Time: 7 p.m.

When an unmanned train carrying a load of lethal chemicals speeds out of control, two railway employees - Will, a conductor (Chris Pine) and Frank, an engineer (Denzel Washington) must do everything in their power to keep it from derailing and killing tens of thousands of people. Director Tony Scott’s tough-minded action thriller is a nail-biting race against time that forces a couple of ordinary men to become extraordinary heroes. Rated PG-13; 98 minutes.

Location: Assembly Room

When native New Yorker Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) accompanies her longtime boyfriend, Nick Young (Henry Golding), to his best friend’s wedding in Singapore, she’s excited about visiting Asia for the first time but nervous about meeting Nick’s family. Rachel is unprepared to learn that Nick has neglected to mention a few key details about his life.

It turns out that he is not only the scion of one of the country’s wealthiest families, but also one of its most sought-after bachelors. Rated PG -13; 121 minutes.

Location: Assembly Room

WED MAR

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Tom Roberts presents Doctors, Professors and Maharajahs

MON MAR

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MVS Writers’ Club

Time: 7 p.m.

Time: 10 a.m.

Come enjoy the virtuoso music of New Orleans R&B pianists Professor Longhair, Dr. John “Mac” Rebennack and James Booker, with occasional forays into the songs of Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Moreau Gottschalk and Harry Connick Jr. Location: Assembly Room

Do you have an urge to write essays, short stories, memoirs or poetry? Join your friends and neighbors to take turns reading from your creations on the second and fourth Monday of the month.

Location: Social Room TUES

THURS MAR

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Afternoon Movie: The Last Word (2017)

Time: 2 p.m.

Not about to cede control of any facet of her life or death - retired businesswoman Harriet Lawler (Shirley MacLaine) hires a young writer (Amanda Seyfried) to pen a worthy obituary. When the results fall short of Harriet’s expectations, she sets out to reshape her legacy. Rated R; 108 minutes.

Location: Social Room

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MVS Workshop Meeting

Time: 10 a.m.

The Masonic Village Workshop is a non-profit club for MVS residents. The shop has a wide variety of hand and power tools, a separate “finishing room” for painting and varnishing and enough work stations for several people to work at the same time. Several of the members volunteer to do small repair work for Village residents on personal items. Through the years, members have made many toys for sale in the general store and donated toys to the Shriners Hospital for Children in Erie.

Location: Activity Room 5

TUES

Bible Study with 12 Rev. Barry Lewis MAR

Time: 1 p.m.

The group will be studying chapters 3 and 4 of the book of James.

Location: Assembly Room

TUES MAR

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WED

Bible Study with Rev. Barry Lewis

Time: 1 p.m.

The group will be studying chapters 3 and 4 of the book of James.

Location: Assembly Room WED MAR

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RLA Executive Committee Meeting

All residents can observe the Executive Committee meetings. If you want to add to the agenda, contact Bob Nichter (412-741-4329) at least two weeks before the meeting date. However, if you want to speak on an agenda item, just tell Bob before the meeting.

Location: Social Room WED

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Caves in U.S. History

Time: 7 p.m.

Tom Sawyer was not the first person lost in a cave.

Learn about some of the most notable cave rescue sagas in U.S. history – some serious, some comedic, but all containing high drama and interesting characters.

Location: Assembly Room

Religious Discussion Group

Time: 1 p.m.

John Free will lead this month’s discussion on “Religion in a Secular Society.”

Location: Social Room SAT

Time: 10 a.m.

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St. Patrick’s Day Film Festival: The Quiet Man (1952)

Time: 7 p.m.

John Wayne hangs up his spurs to star as bachelor ex-boxer Sean Thornton in this endearing classic which won two Academy Awards, including Best Director (John Ford). Back in his native Ireland, the Duke’s thoughts turn to domestic tranquility after courting the lovely Mary Kate (Maureen O’Hara).

But her brother (Victor McLaglen) may need to have some common sense knocked into him literally - before the deal is done. NR; 129 min.

To celebrate the Irish holiday, there will be bottled beer, wine, soft drinks and salty snacks to compliment this classic movie!

Location: Assembly Room

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PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT MON MAR

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SAT

Book Discussion Group

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Saturday Night at the Movies: Howards End (1992)

Time: 1 p.m.

Time: 7 p.m.

In March, come read and discuss Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Voted America’s best loved novel by PBS, this Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece describes one man’s heroism in the face of blind, violent hatred in the deep South. It’s a gripping, heart-wrenching tale of great beauty and savage inequities seen through the eyes of a young girl as her father, a crusading local lawyer, risks everything to defend a black man unjustly accused of a terrible crime.

Location: Activity Room 2

Ruth Wilcox’s (Vanessa Redgrave) deathbed wish forever changes relations between her well-heeled family and bourgeois Schlegel sisters Margaret (Emma Thompson) and Helen (Helena Bonham Carter) when Ruth bequeaths her manor, Howards End, to Margaret. Ruth’s husband, Henry (Anthony Hopkins), acting in his family’s “best interest,” burns the coda to her will. But as lonely Henry falls for Margaret, providence dictates that he pay for his duplicity. Rated PG; 136 minutes.

Location: Assembly Room

WED MAR

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Lisa Bleil and John Burgh present: “With a Song in My Heart”

MON MAR

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MVS Writers’ Club

Time: 7 p.m.

Time: 10 a.m.

Journey through the pages of “The Great American Songbook” with vocalist Lisa Bleil and pianist John Burgh. Featuring some of the best music ever written

by America’s greatest composers - Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, George Gershwin and many more - you’ll leave with a smiling face and a song in your heart!

Location: Assembly Room

Do you have an urge to write essays, short stories, memoirs or poetry? Join your friends and neighbors to take turns reading from your creations on the second and fourth Monday of the month.

Location: Social Room

THURS MAR

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Allegheny Health Network Lecture with Dr. Coppola

Time: 1 p.m.

Dr. Coppola will discuss Multiple Sclerosis awareness and its symptoms.

Location: Assembly Room THURS MAR

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Afternoon Movie: The King’s Speech (2010)

TUES MAR

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Scooter Clinic

Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

The Blackburn’s representative will be on campus from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. for repairs and checkups on lift chairs and electric mobility devices. For your convenience and to eliminate waiting, please call ext.

3100 to make an appointment.

Location: Activity Room 6 TUES MAR

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Todd DePastino: “The Crash and the Great Depression”

Time: 2 p.m.

Time: 7 p.m.

In this biographical drama that garnered multiple Academy Awards, Britain’s King George VI (Colin Firth) struggles with an embarrassing stutter until he seeks help from unorthodox Australian speech therapist Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush). Rated R; 119 minutes.

Location: Social Room

Todd begins a series on the greatest economic collapse in world history: the Great Depression of the 1930s. Its horrid death spiral created a crisis so deep that few could imagine any way out. Come learn more about this catastrophic event and its impact on American history.

Location: Assembly Room

SUN

Feast of the 31 Pascal Lamb MAR

Time: 2 p.m.

The Feast of the Pascal Lamb is the annual Maundy Memorial Service honoring those brethren who have been called to eternal refreshment in the paradise of God during the past year. Joshua S. Freeman, 32°, Most Wise Master of the Pittsburgh Chapter of Rose Croix, conducts this non-sectarian service.

Refreshments served; ALL are welcome.

Location: Assembly Room

THURS MAR

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Afternoon Movie: Along Came Polly (2004)

SAT MAR

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Saturday Night at the Movies: Marshall (2017)

Time: 2 p.m.

Time: 7 p.m.

After his wife dumps him on their honeymoon for their scuba diving instructor, uptight Reuben (Ben Stiller) reconnects with Polly (Jennifer Aniston), an irreverent childhood friend who teaches him to live life on the edge. Rated PG-13; 90 minutes.

Location: Social Room

This riveting drama recounts an early case of attorney Thurgood Marshall (Chadwick Boseman), the first African American Supreme Court justice, depicting his defense of a black chauffeur (Sterling K. Brown) accused of sexual assault. Rated PG-13; 118 minutes.

Location: Assembly Room SUN

FRI MAR

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Poetry Group

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Feast of the Pascal Lamb

Time: 1 p.m.

Time: 2 p.m.

Former White House press secretary Bill Moyers calls poetry “the language of life.” If you feel the same, join the poetry group! Call Billie Sherman (412741-2191) for details.

Location: Activity Room 5

The Feast of the Pascal Lamb is the annual Maundy Memorial Service honoring those brethren who have been called to eternal refreshment in the paradise of God during the past year. Joshua S. Freeman, 32°, Most Wise Master of the Pittsburgh Chapter of Rose Croix, conducts this non-sectarian service.

Refreshments served; ALL are welcome.

Location: Assembly Room

FRI MAR

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Jazz Matazz

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Come relax with your friends and neighbors while appreciating some fine music!

Location: Activity Room 2

SUN MAR

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Mindful Discussion Round Table

Time: 3 p.m.

The MDR meets on the last Sunday each month, for friendly conversation on various subjects. Discussion goes from 3 - 5 p.m. Please call Billie Sherman (412741 -2191) if planning to attend.

Location: Activity Room 2

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calendar

MARCH 2019

SUNDAY

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11 a.m. Worship Service (AR)

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11 a.m. Worship Service (AR) 3 p.m. Pittsburgh Concert Chorale: Brothers from Another Mother

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11 a.m. Worship Service (AR)

CALENDAR KEY Off Campus Excursions Standard Trips Other AR

Assembly Room

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Activity Room 2

A5

Activity Room 5

A6

Activity Room 6

GR

Clubhouse Great Room

CL

Clubhouse Library

CR

Card Room

MR

Meditation Room

SP

Star Points Assembly Room

SR

Social Room Clubhouse

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11 a.m. Worship Service (AR) 1:30 p.m. Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra: Grieg, Mendelssohn and Rachmaninoff

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11 a.m. Worship Service (AR) 2 p.m. Feast of the Pascal Lamb (AR) 3 - 5 p.m. Mindful Discussion Round Table (A2)

MONDAY

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9:45 a.m. Ross Park Mall 10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 3 p.m. Rosary (MR) 4 p.m. Lifelong Learning (A5)

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9:45 a.m. Super WalMart - Robinson 10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 10 a.m. MVS Writers’ Club (SR) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 12:30 p.m. Sewickley Familiarization Tour 3 p.m. Rosary (MR) 4 p.m. Lifelong Learning (A5)

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TUESDAY

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9:50 a.m. Quaker Village Shopping Center 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6)

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9:50 a.m. Quaker Village Shopping Center 10 a.m. MVS Workshop Meeting (A5) 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 1 p.m. Bible Study (AR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6) 2:30 p.m. North Allegheny High School Musical: “Good News”

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9:45 a.m. The Mall at Robinson 10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 1 p.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 1 p.m. Book Discussion Group (A2) 3 p.m. Rosary (MR) 4 p.m. Lifelong Learning (A5)

9:50 a.m. Quaker Village Shopping Center 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6)

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9:45 a.m. Target - Mt. Nebo Pointe 10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 10 a.m. MVS Writers’ Club (SR) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (A6) 1 p.m. Senior Yoga (A6) 3 p.m. Rosary (MR) 4 p.m. Lifelong Learning (A5)

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Scooter clinic (A6) 9:50 a.m. Quaker Village Shopping Center 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6) 7 p.m. Todd DePastino: “The Crash and the Great Depression” (AR)

WEDNESDAY

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10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 1:30 p.m. Mass (SP) 4:30 p.m. Quaker Valley High School Dinner and “Shrek: the Musical” 7 p.m. Tom Roberts presents Doctors, Professors and Maharajahs (AR)

THURSDAY

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9:50 a.m. Quaker Village Shopping Center 10 a.m. Clubhouse Kitchen Tour (GR) 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 11 a.m. Mass (SR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6) 2 p.m. Afternoon Movie: “The Last Word” (SR)

FRIDAY

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9:15 a.m. Village of Sewickley and Sewickley YMCA 10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 12:15 p.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 6:30 p.m. River City Brass: Celtic Connections III

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9:15 a.m. Village of Sewickley and Sewickley YMCA 10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 12:15 p.m. Golden Aerobics (AR)

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10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 10 a.m. RLA Executive Committee Meeting (SR) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 1:30 p.m. Mass (SP) 7 p.m. Caves in U.S. History (AR)

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9:50 a.m. Quaker Village Shopping Center 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 11 a.m. Mass (SR) 1 p.m. Religious Discussion Group (SR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6)

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9:15 a.m. Village of Sewickley and Sewickley YMCA 10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 12:15 p.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 1 p.m. World Vision Volunteering

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SATURDAY

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1 p.m. PLARN (SR) 7 p.m. Saturday Night at the Movies: “The Last Word” (AR)

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1 p.m. PLARN (SR) 7 p.m. Saturday Night at the Movies: “Crazy Rich Asians” (AR)

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1 p.m. PLARN (SR) 7 p.m. St. Patrick’s Day Film Festival: “The Quiet Man” (AR)

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10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11 a.m. Lunch at Sieb’s Irish Pub 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 1:30 p.m. Mass (SP) 7 p.m. Lisa Bleil and John Burgh present “With a Song in My Heart” (AR)

9:50 a.m. Quaker Village Shopping Center 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 11 a.m. Mass (SR) 1 p.m. AHN Lecture with Dr. Coppola (AR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6) 2 p.m. Afternoon Movie: “The King’s Speech” (SR)

9:15 a.m. Village of Sewickley and Sewickley YMCA 10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 12:15 p.m. Golden Aerobics (AR)

1 p.m. PLARN (SR) 7 p.m. Saturday Night at the Movies: “Howards End” (AR)

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10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 1:30 p.m. Mass (SP)

9:50 a.m. Quaker Village Shopping Center 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 11 a.m. Mass (SR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6) 2 p.m. Afternoon Movie: “Along Came Polly” (SR)

9:15 a.m. Village of Sewickley and Sewickley YMCA 10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 12:15 p.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 1 p.m. Poetry Group (A5) 7:30 p.m. Jazz Matazz (A2)

8:30 p.m. Fellowship Breakfast 12:45 p.m. 3 Rivers Community Band Festival 1 p.m. PLARN (SR) 7 p.m. Saturday Night at the Movies: “Marshall” (AR)

OPPORTUNITIES

Check out these special opportunities to enjoy yourself while socializing and helping others. As we all know, keeping active keeps you young!

All programs are completely accessible and adaptable to fit your needs.

Project Linus

Mondays, 1:30 p.m., Card Room Project Linus makes baby blankets and quilts for children who are seriously ill, traumatized or otherwise in need. West Penn NICU, West Penn Burn Center, Children’s Hospital, Magee NICU, Area EMS and many other area facilities receive these blankets and quilts.

Please come help provide security and comfort to these children. In 2018, this group created 193 blankets and 11 quilts! Materials provided.

Masonic Ringers

Thursdays, 9:30 a.m., Social Room If you’ve ever heard beautiful music coming from the social room by Karen’s office on a Thursday morning, it was probably the Masonic Ringers playing their tone chimes. Led by Rebecca Lewis, MT-BC, this small, funloving group enjoys making music, laughter, singing and plain old-fashioned fun. No prior experience, ability to read music or audition required to join. The group plays for enjoyment and sometimes shares music at MV’s church service. Ringing has health benefits - using the tone chimes will keep your arms, fingers and wrists limber - and will put a smile on your face. So, stop in Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. and become a Masonic Ringer!

MVS Workshop

The Masonic Village Workshop is a non-profit club for MVS residents. The shop has a wide variety of hand and power tools, a separate “finishing room” for painting and varnishing and enough work stations for several people to work at the same time. Several of the members volunteer to do small repair work for Village residents on personal items. Through the years, members have made many toys for sale in the general store and donated toys to the Shriners Hospital for Children in Erie.

MEETINGS AND CLUBS Mondays 1:30 p.m.

Project Linus Work Group, Card Room

Tuesdays 10 a.m.

“Paint and Schmooze,” Art Studio

Tuesdays 1:30 p.m.

Paint, draw or color while chatting with like-minded friends in one of the best-equipped art facilities in the area.

Making Art, Art Studio Paint, draw, color and doodle during this informal, therapeutic opportunity to expand your ability to express yourself supplemented by videos, a large art library and occasional classes.

Third Friday 1 p.m.

World Vision Volunteering

Last Friday 1 p.m.

Poetry Group, Activity Room 5

Last Friday 7 p.m.

Jazz Matazz, Activity Room 2

Help sort, fold and remove labels from donated clothing at the World Vision distribution warehouse nearby before it is sent to those in critical need. Please contact Pam Braden, Dave Nimick or Karen Hammond for additional information. Transportation available; sign up with the phone line.

GAMES AND CARD GROUPS Sundays 1:30 p.m.

Dominoes, Social Room

Mondays 7 p.m.

Master Masons’ Bingo, Assembly Room

Wednesdays 1 p.m.

Bridge Group, Card Room

Wednesdays 2 p.m.

Ping Pong, Activity Room 6

Thursdays 9:30 a.m.

Masonic Ringers, Social Room

Wednesdays 6 p.m.

The JS Poker Club, Social Room

Saturdays 1 p.m.

PLARN Group, Social Room

Wednesdays 7 p.m.

Scrabble, Card Room

Thursdays 1 p.m.

Billiards For Everyone, Recreation Room

Thursdays 1 p.m.

Pinochle, Card Room

Thursdays 1 p.m.

500, Card Room

Thursdays 7 p.m.

Sequence, Card Room

Fridays 9:30 a.m.

Mahjong, Card Room

Plarn (“plastic yarn”) is made from clean plastic grocery bags (donated by residents) and then used to make sleeping mats which go directly to local homeless individuals. No talent required – since each mat requires 600 bags, any help is appreciated!

Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30 p.m.

BYOB Social Hour, Social Room

Last Sunday 3 p.m.

Mindful Discussion Group, Activity Room 2

Third Monday 1 p.m.

Book Discussion, Activity Room 2

Fridays 1:30 p.m.

Skip Bo, Social Room

Second and Fourth Monday 10 a.m.

Writers’ Club, Social Room

Fridays 7 p.m.

500, Card Room Tripoly, Social Room

Second Wednesday 10 a.m.

RLA Executive Board Meeting, Social Room

Fridays 7 p.m.

1st & 3rd Friday Duplicate Bridge, Card Room 1 p.m.

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LIFELONG

LEARNING Turning Points in Modern History

Lifelong Learning – Mondays, 4 p.m., Activity Room 5 Turning Points in Modern History takes you on a far-reaching journey around the globe – from China to the Americas to New Zealand – to shed light on how two dozen of the top discoveries, inventions, political upheavals and ideas since 1400 have shaped the modern world. Taught by award-winning history professor Vejas Gabriel Liulevicius of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, these 24 thought-provoking lectures tell the amazing story of how life as we know it developed - at times advancing in one brilliant instant and at other times, in painstaking degrees.

Starting in the early 15th century and culminating in the age of social media, you’ll encounter astounding threads that weave

through the centuries, joining these turning points in ways that may come as a revelation.

You’ll also witness turning points with repercussions we can only speculate about because they are still very much in the process of turning.

March 4 - Van Leeuwenhoek’s Microscope Opium War in China March 11 - Darwin & the Origin of Species Binding Continents March 18 - The Discovery of Penicillin The Dawn of the Atom March 25 - China Enters World Balance The Rise of Social Media

Spiritual Gatherings Bible Study with Barry Lewis, Assembly Room Second Tuesday at 1 p.m.

Religious Discussion; topics and leaders vary, Social Room Second Thursday at 1 p.m.

SPIRITUAL GATHERINGS

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Sundays 11 a.m.

Mondays 3 p.m.

Wednesdays 1:30 p.m.

Thursdays 11 a.m.

Second Tuesday 1 p.m.

Second Thursday 1 p.m.

Worship Service, led by Rev. Tim Reichard, Assembly Room Rosary, Meditation Room, Building 5 Mass, led by St. Mary’s volunteers, Star Points Assembly Room Mass, led by Father Matthew Tosello, Social Room Bible Study with Barry Lewis, Assembly Room Religious discussion; topics and leaders vary, Social Room

DINING

3912

Dining Clubhouse Kitchen Tour

Treat yourself to a behind-the-scenes tour, including an interactive pizza-making demo with the help of a resident volunteer, for a glimpse into how our kitchens make delicious culinary magic happen. Enjoy this fun, unique opportunity to discover how our restaurant works from the inside out! Tour starts from the Clubhouse Grill Room.

Grill Room Thurs., March 7, at 10 a.m.

Specials

Pies from the Hearth: The Reuben Eat in or take out the March pizza special: Freshtossed dough covered with Thousand Island dressing and sauerkraut, topped with thin slices of corned beef and shredded Swiss cheese Personal – 8 ” $4.95. Regular — 13 ” $6.95 Drink included. Call ext. 3912 for carryout.

Clubhouse Grill Room hours: Monday - Saturday, 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.

March Drink Special: Irish Clover Cream Soda “If a man who cannot count finds a four-leaf clover, is he lucky?” Count yourself lucky with March’s super special cocktail, “Irish Clover Cream Soda.” $4

Pub hours: Monday - Saturday, 3:30 – 7:30 p.m.

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EXCURSIONS

RESERVATION LINE

3901

You may register for the excursions and programs indicated by calling: 412-741-1400, ext. 3901. Leave a message stating what you are registering for. This line is only for leaving messages; there will be no call back.

FRI MAR

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MON

River City Brass: Celtic Connections III

Departure: 6:30 p.m.

MAR

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Celtic Connections is back, honoring the musical heritage of Ireland, Scotland and Appalachia for the third time with selections like, “Amazing Grace,” “Highland Cathedral,” “Oh, Danny Boy,” “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” “Rocky Mountain Top” and “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.” Call their box office at 800-292-7222 to get tickets, then sign up through the phone line to reserve your seat on the coach.

WED MAR

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TUES MAR

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MAR

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Cost: Free

North Allegheny High School Musical: “Good News” Cost: $6

During the Roaring 20s at Tait College, football star Tom Marlowe falls in love with studious Connie Lane, who is tutoring him so he can pass astronomy and be eligible to play in the big game. Call the phone line by Friday, March 8 to reserve your seat.

FRI MAR

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World Vision Volunteering

Departure: 1 p.m.

Cost: Free

Register for complimentary transportation to World Vision by calling the registration phone line.

WED MAR

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Lunch at Sieb’s Irish Pub

Departure: 11 a.m.

Pittsburgh Concert Chorale: Brothers from Another Mother

Departure: 3 p.m.

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Cost: Free

Departure: 2:30 p.m.

Enjoy a complimentary dinner provided by the school’s Key Club before the musical that has proven to be one of the area’s best performances!

Shrek, our unlikely hero, and his loyal steed Donkey set off on a quest to rescue the beautiful, slightly temperamental, Princess Fiona from her tower, guarded by a fire-breathing love-sick dragon. Add the vertically challenged Lord Farquaad, a gang of fairytale misfits and a biscuit with attitude, and you’ve got an irresistible mix of adventure, laughter and romance, guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages! Call the phone line by Friday, March 1 to reserve your seat.

SUN

Departure: 12:30 p.m.

Sign up through the phone line by Thursday, March 7, to take a short bus tour of the village of Sewickley and all its amenities!

Quaker Valley High School Dinner and “Shrek: the Musical”

Departure: 4:30 p.m.

Sewickley Familiarization Tour

Cost: $16

Some of our most beloved composers also happen to be Freemasons. From the masterful works of Mozart and Haydn, to the operetta choruses of Gilbert & Sullivan, to timeless favorites by Irving Berlin and Duke Ellington, this program includes something for everyone. Pay Karen $16 to reserve your seat by Wednesday, March 6.

Moderate Walking

Cost: Lunch

Sieb’s Pub is a family-owned and operated Irish pub, restaurant and banquet facility. Their food is made with fresh ingredients, homemade recipes and that little something extra that makes it all delicious. Sign up by calling the phone line before March 15!

Extensive Walking

Steps

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Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra: Grieg, Mendelssohn and Rachmaninoff

Departure: 1:30 p.m.

Cost: Ticket

Colorful musical stories come alive on the Heinz Hall stage as Manfred Honeck leads his own original arrangement of the timeless music of Edvard Grieg’s Peer Gynt. From the humble peasant village to the troll-infested mountains of Norway, follow Peer Gynt’s exploits and adventures as told through vivid musical language. Next, Lithuanian violinist Julian Rachlin, “a true virtuoso with heart and a champion’s bearing,” according to the Los Angeles Times, returns to perform Mendelssohn’s beloved violin concerto.

Finally, Rachmaninoff’s Caprice bohemian, a flavorful “Fantasy on Gypsy Themes” leaps to life in the PSO’s first-ever live performance.

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Fellowship Breakfast

Departure: 8:30 a.m.

Cost: $6

Travel to the Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center for a delicious breakfast. All are welcome! Sign up through the phone line by Tuesday, March 26.

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Three Rivers Community Band Festival – Featuring Guest Conductor Christopher Nichter

Departure: 12:45 p.m.

Cost: Free

Christopher, the son of residents Bob and Shirley Nichter, is directing the Canfield Community Concert Band, Community Band South, East Winds Symphonic Band and the Festival Band during the Three Rivers Community Band Festival at Upper St. Clair High School. This event is one that you cannot miss! Register to reserve your seat by calling the phone line before Friday, March 22.

STANDARD TRIPS (NO PRE-REGISTRATION) DATE

LOCATION

PICK-UP

RETURN

Mondays

March 4: Ross Park Mall March 11: Super WalMart - Robinson March 18: The Mall at Robinson March 25: Target – Mt. Nebo Pointe

9:45 a.m. depart from Clubhouse

12:15 p.m. depart from destination to return to MVS

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Quaker Village Shopping Center

9:50 a.m. depart from Clubhouse

Leave QV at noon to return to MVS

Fridays

Village of Sewickley and Sewickley YMCA

9:15 a.m. depart from Clubhouse

11:15 a.m. leave Sewickley to return to MVS

Sunday

Various Churches in Sewickley

TBD each season

TBD each season

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