VILLAGE DEC.
2021
SEWICKLEY
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ON-CAMPUS EVENTS Wellness .............................................................. p. 3 Programs and Entertainment .......................... p. 4 Calendar . ............................................................. p. 8 Lifelong Learning ............................................... p. 12 Spiritual Gatherings .......................................... p. 13 Meetings and Clubs .......................................... p. 13 Games and Card Groups .................................. p. 13
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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 masonicvillagesewickley.org and select “Lifestyle.”
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. - 4 p.m. Pool hours: Mon. - Fri., 8 - 11:30 a.m.
Classes (All classes are free to residents) Water Exercise
Golden Aerobics
Barley Wellness Center Pool
Assembly Room
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 - 10:45 a.m. Improve your overall health with a combination of aerobic conditioning, resistance training and balance exercises, while enjoying the beautiful pool.
Fit For Life
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11 - 11:30 a.m. Assembly Room
Fit For Life focuses on balance, strength and flexibility to help increase your strength and stability for a better quality of life.
Senior Yoga
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:30 a.m. - Noon Assembly Room
Our instructor, Claudia, will guide you through a gentle half-hour yoga session of seated and standing poses focused on strength, relaxation, balance and flexibility.
Tuesday & Thursday 9 - 9:45 a.m. Designed to work your entire body, this class will benefit individuals who are looking for an active cardiovascular workout with intervals of strength, flexibility and range-of-motion exercises.
Walking Group
Tuesday & Thursday 11 - 11:30 a.m. Assembly Room
Our wellness staff will warm you up and cool you down with various exercises before and after a short walk. Join neighbors and friends for good music and conversation, all while contributing to a healthy, active lifestyle.
Stretching
Tuesday & Thursday 1:30 - 2:15 p.m. Activity Room 6
Our instructor, Nikki, will guide you through gentle stretches to improve flexibility and balance and increase range of motion, making it easier to perform everyday tasks.
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PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT Celebrate Music Lifting your voice in a choir and actively participating in playing instruments have cognitive benefits. They are both hobbies that require regulation of attention, versatile information processing, linguistic output, learning and memorization. Here at Masonic Village, you have three wonderful opportunities to exercise your cognition! Handbells Tuesdays, 3 p.m. Activity Room 6 You must be able to read music, but you can still learn this magical style of creating music.
Masonic Ringers Wednesdays, 4:15 p.m. Social Room No need to be able to read music here, so it is for EVERYONE! This group has a great time with loads of fellowship. Masonic Village Choir Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. Assembly Room Great for your cognition and your physical well-being, this group promises to keep you smiling with a song in your heart. For more information on all of these groups, see Karen Hammond.
Mahjong
Every Tuesday 1 p.m. Card Room
There’s a new game in town. Now you can play Mahjong on Tuesday afternoons in addition to the ongoing Friday morning game. If you are a beginner with a bit of playing experience or an intermediate player, and if you have the most recent 2021 Mahjong card, you are eligible to join this new group (The Friday game is for intermediate players only.) Call Claudia Brenneisen at 412-741-0419 for more information.
Open Art Studio
Tuesday & Wednesday 10 a.m. – Noon Wednesday & Thursday 1 - 3 p.m. Art Studio
All residents are welcome to visit the art studio to browse, chat or get inspired.
Masonic Ringers Every Wednesday 4:15 p.m. 4
Social Room
Come ring with us. No previous musical experience necessary. The only requirement is a love for music.
Afternoon Movie: “A Mighty Wind” (2003) Thursday, Dec. 2 2:30 p.m. Social Room
Satirist in extremis Christopher Guest aims his mockumentary lens at 1960s folk musicians specifically, the earnest Folksmen, the too-perky New Main Street Singers and former lovebirds Mitch and Mickey. As the three acts prepare to reunite for a tribute concert, music and emotions run high. Cast: Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara
Channel 956 Movie Theater: “The Zookeeper’s Wife” (2017) Friday, Dec. 3 7 p.m. Channel 956
After the Nazis invade Poland, Warsaw Zoo caretakers Antonina and Jan Zabinski place themselves in grave danger when they begin collaborating with the Resistance in an effort to save Jews from the horrors of the Warsaw Ghetto. Cast: Jessica Chastain, Daniel Bruhl, Johan Heldenbergh
Saturday Night at the Movies: “Daddy’s Home 2” (2019) Saturday, Dec. 4 7 p.m. Assembly Room
The boneheaded child-rearing efforts of Brad and Dusty continue into the holiday season as they attempt to stage the perfect Christmas for the kids. But the arrival of the duo’s meddlesome fathers gives rise to a string of misunderstandings. Mel Gibson, John Lithgow, Mark Wahlberg
Channel 956 Movie Theater: “A Walk to Remember” (2002) Sunday, Dec. 5 7 p.m. Channel 956
When bad boy Landon is cast opposite the campus bookworm in a school play, no one expects romance to bloom. Despite peer pressure and strict parents, the newly minted lovebirds forge a heartfelt bond, until tragedy tears them apart. Cast: Shane West, Mandy Moore, Peter Coyote
RLA Executive Board Meeting
Wednesday, Dec. 8 11 a.m. Social Room
All residents are welcome to observe the Executive Board meetings. If you want to add to the agenda, contact Linda Kable (412-741-8696) at least two weeks before the meeting date. However, if you only want to speak about an agenda item, just let Linda know before the meeting.
Cocktails With Santa Wednesday, Dec. 8 7 p.m. Great Room
How much did you miss this holiday event last year? Join your family and friends in the Great Room as Santa makes his appearance, cocktails and light appetizers are served and a rousing holiday Zing-along is led by our favorite, crazy Zing-along leader, Craig Zinger!
Religious Discussion Thursday, Dec. 9 1 p.m. Assembly Room
This month’s topic is “Gender Equality.” Global views and how it is in America a century after U.S. women gained the right to vote will be explored and discussed. Another great topic you do not want to miss.
Afternoon Movie: “Profile” (2021) Rated R Thursday, Dec. 9 2:30 p.m. Social Room
Inspired by true events, an undercover British journalist is on a quest to bait and expose a terrorist recruiter through social media, while trying not to be sucked in by her recruiter and lured into becoming a militant extremist herself. Cast: Valerie Kane, Shazad Latif, Christine Adams
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PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT Channel 956 Movie Theater: “Into the Storm” (2014) Friday, Dec. 10 7 p.m. Channel 956
When a wave of powerful tornadoes bears down on the town of Silverton, a band of high school students tries to capture the destruction on videotape. As nature’s raw power overwhelms everything in its path, the residents hang on for dear life. Cast: Richard Armitage, Sarah Wayne Callies
Saturday Night at the Movies: “Christmas in Connecticut” (1992) Saturday, Dec. 11 7 p.m. Assembly Room
Elizabeth is the star of a successful cooking show. When her manager witnesses the heartfelt plea of homeless forest ranger, Jefferson, for a home-cooked Christmas dinner, he arranges for Elizabeth to cook Jefferson a holiday feast - live. Trouble is, Elizabeth can’t even boil water, and trying to keep Jefferson and the viewing public from finding out may be a tad difficult. Cast: Dyan Cannon, Kris Kristofferson, Tony Curtis
Channel 956 Movie Theater: “Cellular” (2004) Sunday, Dec. 12 7 p.m. Channel 956
Ryan is driving in his car when his cell phone rings. When he answers, there’s a stranger on the line who’s desperate to get someone to help her, her husband and her son escape from the madman who’s abducted them. If Ryan fails to act quickly, innocent people will be killed. But his cell phone battery is low, and he has no idea where the helpless family is. Cast: Kim Basinger, Chris Evans, Jason Statham
Lisa Bleil and John Burgh Holiday Program Wednesday, Dec. 15 7 p.m. Assembly Room
Lisa has been singing professionally in the Pittsburgh area for over 20 years, covering every style and venue, in addition to being featured on PBS several times. John has performed throughout Europe with several local and national bands, and locally leads the Jazz All-Stars. Lisa and John come together exclusively here at Masonic Village to celebrate the holidays with some traditional favorites, as well as some new tunes.
Allegheny Health Network Lecture with Doctor Coppola: Why Do the Holidays Depress Me? Thursday, Dec. 16 1 p.m. Assembly Room
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We have all been there, and many of us do not understand why. Join Dr. Coppola in a discussion about some triggers you may be able to avoid this holiday season.
Afternoon Movie: “Mortal” (2020) Rated R
Saturday Night at the Movies: “The Polar Express” (2004)
Social Room
Assembly Room
Thursday, Dec. 16 2:30 p.m.
In this spellbinding thriller, a sleepy Norwegian town erupts after an American backpacker is arrested. Witnesses claim a teen died after touching the stranger, and he inexplicably started a fire that engulfed a farm. He warns a psychologist, Christine, that he has supernatural powers, and anyone who gets too close to him dies. Is he a liar, a freak of nature, an angry God? Determined to find the truth, Christine draws nearer, and what she finds is beyond her wildest imaginings. Cast: Nat Wolff, Priyanka Bose, Iben Akerlie
Friday Evening Classics Friday, Dec. 17 7 p.m. Assembly Room
Come listen to an hour of recorded classical music in high quality audio. Eleanor Howe presents this series of programs that feature a theme with a variety of composers, styles, moods, genres, instruments and an introduction to each piece. We celebrate holidays and seasons with appropriate music. Feel free to bring friends and an optional beverage. Please contact Eleanor Howe if you would like to help operate the AV equipment.
Saturday, Dec. 18 7 p.m.
A young boy’s faith in the holiday spirit is revived after he makes his way by train to the North Pole on Christmas Eve in this warm-hearted computer-animated tale inspired by Chris Van Allsburg’s award-winning children’s book. Cast: Tom Hanks, Leslie Zemeckis, Hayden McFarland
Channel 956 Movie Theater: “Entrapment” (1999) Sunday, Dec. 19 7 p.m. Channel 956
When retired thief Robert “Mac” MacDougal is implicated in the disappearance of a priceless painting, insurance investigator Virginia “Gin” Baker sets a trap to catch her suspect. But Gin is not exactly who she seems. Soon, she and Mac have joined forces to pull off – quite literally – the heist of the millennium in this lively crime-caper flick from director Jon Amiel. Cast: Sean Connery, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Ving Rhames
Book Discussion Group Monday, Dec. 20 1 p.m. Activity Room 2
Members will vote on the books to be read in 2022. All recommendations for possible selections should be sent to Mary Ann by Dec. 1. After the voting, plan for the annual Christmas goodies and lots of laughter and fun.
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calendar
DECEMBER 2021
CALENDAR KEY
SUNDAY
Other A2
Activity Room 2
A5
Activity Room 5
A6
Activity Room 6
AR
Assembly Room
AS
Art Studio
GR
Clubhouse Great Room
CL
Clubhouse Library
CP
Clubhouse Patio
CR
Card Room
MR Meditation Room SP
Star Points Assembly Room
SR
Social Room Clubhouse
TUESDAY
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11 a.m. Worship Service (AR) 1:30 p.m. Pittsburgh Symphony: Nutcracker Suite 7 p.m. Channel 956 Theater: “A Walk to Remember”
10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 10:30 a.m. The Mall at Robinson 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 1:30 p.m. Project Linus (CR) 3 p.m. Rosary (MR) 4 p.m. Lifelong Learning (AR)
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11 a.m. Worship Service (AR) 1:30 p.m. Pittsburgh Symphony Pops: Holiday Pops 7 p.m. Channel 956 Theater: “Cellular”
Off Campus Excursions Standard Trips
MONDAY
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9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 9:50 a.m. Quaker Village 10 a.m. Hand & Foot Game (CR) 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 1 p.m. Mahjong (CR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6) 3 p.m. Handbells (A6)
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9:45 a.m. Target, Mt. Nebo 10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 10 a.m. Writers’ Club (SR) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 1:30 p.m. Project Linus (CR) 3 p.m. Rosary (MR) 4 p.m. Lifelong Learning (AR)
9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 9:50 a.m. Quaker Village 10 a.m. Hand & Foot Game (CR) 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 1 p.m. Mahjong (CR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6) 3 p.m. Handbells (A6)
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11 a.m. Worship Service (AR) 7 p.m. Channel 956 Theater: “Entrapment”
9:45 a.m. Aldi at Moon 10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 1 p.m. Book Discussion (A2) 1:30 p.m. Project Linus (CR) 3 p.m. Rosary (MR)
9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 9:50 a.m. Quaker Village 10 a.m. Hand & Foot Game (CR) 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 1 p.m. Mahjong (CR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6) 3 p.m. Handbells (A6)
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11 a.m. Worship Service (AR) 7 p.m. Channel 956 Theater: “Gridiron Gang”
10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 10 a.m. Writers’ Club (SR) 10:30 a.m. Beaver Valley Mall 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 1:30 p.m. Project Linus (CR) 3 p.m. Rosary (MR)
9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 9 a.m. Scooter Clinic (A6) 9:50 a.m. Quaker Village 10 a.m. Hand & Foot Game (CR) 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 1 p.m. Mahjong (CR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6) 3 p.m. Handbells (A6)
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 p.m. Bible Study (AR) 2 p.m. Ping Pong (A6) 4:15 p.m. Masonic Ringers (SR) 4:15 p.m. Phipps Flower Show and Light Garden
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10 a.m. RLA Exec Comm (SR) 10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 1 p.m. Bible Study (AR) 2 p.m. Ping Pong (A6) 4:15 p.m. Masonic Ringers (SR) 7 p.m. Cocktails With Santa
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THURSDAY
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9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 9:50 a.m. Quaker Village 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 11 a.m. Mass (SR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6) 2:30 p.m. Afternoon Movie: “A Mighty Wind” (SR)
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9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 9:50 a.m. Quaker Village 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 11 a.m. Mass (SR) 1 p.m. Religious Discussion Group (AR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6) 2:30 p.m. Afternoon Movie: “Profile” (SR)
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9 a.m. Shopping Trip To Grove City Outlets 10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 1 p.m. Bible Study (AR) 2 p.m. Ping Pong (A6) 4:15 p.m. Masonic Ringers (SR) 7 p.m. Bleil & Burgh Holiday Concert
9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 9:50 a.m. Quaker Village 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 11 a.m. Mass (SR) 1 p.m. AHN Lecture (AR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6) 2:30 p.m. Afternoon Movie: “Mortal” (SR)
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FRIDAY
SATURDAY
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9:15 a.m. Village of Sewickley 9:30 a.m. Intermediate Mahjong (CR) 10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 1:15 p.m. Skip Bo (SR) 6:30 p.m. River City Brass 7 p.m. Tripoly (SR) 7 p.m. Channel 956 Theater: “The Zookeeper’s Wife”
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9:15 a.m. Village of Sewickley 9:30 a.m. Intermediate Mahjong (CR) 10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 1:15pm Skip Bo (SR) 2:15 p.m. Steubenville Nutcracker Village & Advent Market 7 p.m. Tripoly (SR) 7 p.m. Channel 956 Theater: “Into the Storm”
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1 p.m. PLARN (SR) 7 p.m. Saturday Night at the Movies: “Christmas in Connecticut” (AR)
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9:15 a.m. Village of Sewickley 9:30 a.m. Intermediate Mahjong (CR) 10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 1:15 p.m. Skip Bo (SR) 7 p.m. Tripoly (SR) 7 p.m. Friday Evening Classics (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 p.m. Bible Study (AR) 1:30 p.m. Rangos Theater: Rocky Mountain Express 2 p.m. Ping Pong (A6) 4:15 p.m. Masonic Ringers (SR)
9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 9:50 a.m. Quaker Village 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 11 a.m. Mass (SR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6) 2:30 p.m. Afternoon Movie: “Jungle Cruise” (SR)
9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 7 p.m. Channel 956 Theater: “Beyond Christmas” 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Service (AR)
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9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 9:50 a.m. Quaker Village 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 11 a.m. Mass (SR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6) 2:30 p.m. Afternoon Movie: “Venom” (SR)
9:15 a.m. Village of Sewickley 9:30 a.m. Intermediate Mahjong (CR) 10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 1:15 p.m. Skip Bo (SR) 7 p.m. Channel 956 Theater: “Paycheck” 9 p.m. New Year’s Eve Party!
10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 10:45 a.m. Lunch Trip to Magg’s at Shadow Lakes 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 1 p.m. Bible Study (AR) 2 p.m. Ping Pong (A6) 4:15 p.m. Masonic Ringers (SR)
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1 p.m. PLARN (SR) 7 p.m. Saturday Night at the Movies: “Daddy’s Home 2” (AR)
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1 p.m. PLARN (SR) 7 p.m. Saturday Night at the Movies: “The Polar Express” (AR)
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PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Afternoon Movie: “Jungle Cruise” (2021) Rated R
Special Christmas Eve Concert: Auckland Symphony
Social Room
Channel 956
Thursday, Dec. 23 2:30 p.m.
Inspired by the classic Disneyland ride, this action-adventure follows persevering scientist Lily Houghton in her search for a fabled tree with healing properties – a quest that takes her into the Amazon jungle with an intrepid riverboat captain. Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Edgar Ramirez
Christmas Eve Service Friday, Dec. 24 7 p.m. Assembly Room
Join us for a service celebrating the holiday season.
Channel 956 Movie Theater: “Beyond Christmas” (2008) Friday, Dec. 24 7 p.m. Channel 956 10
The troubled Vuillard family is no stranger to illness, grief and banishment, but when their matriarch requires a bone-marrow transplant, the estranged clan reunites just in time for Christmas. Cast: Catherine Deneuve, Mathieu Amalric
Friday, Dec. 24 9 p.m.
A Kiwi Christmas performance brought to you by Auckland Live!
Channel 956 Movie Theater: “Gridiron Gang” (2006) Sunday, Dec. 26 7 p.m. Channel 956
A probation officer at a detention camp for juvenile delinquents hopes to mold teen inmates into a successful football team, but his superiors have their doubts. Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Xzibit, L. Scott Caldwell
Scooter Clinic
Tuesday, Dec. 28 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Activity Room 6
A representative from Blackburn’s will be on campus to make repairs and do a checkup on lift chairs and your electric mobility device. For your convenience and to eliminate waiting, please call ext. 3100 to make an appointment.
Afternoon Movie: “Venom” (2018) Rated R Thursday, Dec. 30 2:30 p.m. Social Room
Eddie Brock becomes host to an alien symbiote which results in extraordinary superpowers. Cast: Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams
Channel 956 Movie Theater: “Paycheck” (2003) Friday, Dec. 31 7 p.m. Channel 956
Paid big money by high-tech firms for working on hush-hush projects, computer ace Michael Jennings has his memory erased for security purposes – which explains why he can’t figure out the reason his most recent employer wants to kill him. Cast: Ben Affleck, Aaron Eckhart, Uma Thurman
New Year’s Eve Party Friday, Dec. 31 9 p.m. Assembly Room
Celebrate the end of an eventful year with your friends and neighbors. Details coming to your cubby soon!
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Lifelong Learning The Architecture of Power: Great Palaces of the Ancient World 4 p.m., Assembly Room Dec. 6
Hadrian’s Villa, Tivoli
Hadrian was an artistic genius, which was shown in the palace of his dreams. It set the standard for Roman architecture. We will also learn more about Hadrian, the man.
Constantine’s Palace: Constantinople Constantinople was a fresh start in the Middle Ages from the rule of the 600 years of Rome.
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China’s Endless Palace
Weiyang Palace: Covering 1,200 acres, it was the largest imperial palace ever built.
Renaissance Palaces and the Classical Revival
Now we travel to the “Modern Age” of palaces that are easy to visit to see how the ancient designs came around again. Everything comes back in style sometime! Some of them you might have visited: Kensington, Versailles and the Tuileries. Break until Jan 10, 2022
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Project Linus Work Group Card Room
First Tuesday 10 a.m.
Committee For Sustainable Living Activity Room 2
Tuesdays 3 p.m.
Village Handbells Activity Room 6
Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30 p.m.
BYOB Social Exercise Club Social Room
Wednesdays 4:15 p.m.
Masonic Ringers Social Room
Saturdays 1 p.m.
PLARN Social Room
Second & Fourth Monday 10 a.m.
Writers’ Club Social Room
Second Wednesday 10 a.m.
RLA Executive Board Meeting Social Room
Third Monday 1 p.m.
Book Discussion Activity Room 2
GAMES AND CARD GROUPS
MEETINGS AND CLUBS
Mondays 1:30 p.m
Sundays 1:30 p.m.
Dominoes Social Room
Mondays 1:30 p.m.
Corn Hole Activity Room 6
Mondays 7 p.m.
Master Masons Bingo Assembly Room
Tuesdays 10 a.m.
Hand and Foot Card Room
Tuesdays 1 p.m.
Mahjong Card Room
Wednesdays 1 p.m.
Bridge For All Card Room
Wednesdays 2 p.m.
Ping Pong Activity Room 6
Thursdays 1 p.m.
Pinochle Card Room
Thursdays 1 p.m.
500 Card Room
Thursdays 7 p.m.
Sequence Card Room
Fridays 9 a.m.
Intermediate Mahjong Card Room
Fridays 1:15 p.m.
Skip Bo Social Room
Fridays 7 p.m.
Tripoly Social Room
1st & 3rd Friday 1 p.m.
Duplicate Bridge Card Room
Spiritual Gatherings Sundays 11 a.m.
Worship Service, Assembly Room, Led by Rev. Tim Reichard
Mondays 3 p.m.
Rosary, Meditation Room
Wednesdays 1 p.m.
Bible Study, Assembly Room
Thursdays 11 a.m.
Mass, Social Room, Led by Father Matthew
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EXCURSIONS
3901
REGISTRATION LINE
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.
Phipps Conservatory: Holiday Magic! Winter Flower Show and Light Garden Wednesday, Dec. 1 4:15 p.m. $15
With an elegant theme of “Sparkle and Shine,” guests are sure to delight at the stunning sights and twinkling lights. Phipps has pulled out all the stops for this year’s Winter Flower Show with dazzling new displays of holiday trees, topiaries, exquisitely detailed props and signature floral delights, including amaryllis, orchids and more than 1,600 poinsettias. Plus, the beauty isn’t just indoors. After a brief hiatus in 2020, Phipps is pleased to announce the return of its celebrated Winter Light Garden, filling its Outdoor and Discovery Gardens with luminous orbs, trees, fountains, a tunnel of lights and an all-new ice castle display that will mesmerize guests of all ages. Pay Karen $15 to reserve your tickets.
River City Brass: Christmas Brasstacular Friday, Dec. 3
6:30 p.m. You Must Have a Ticket
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Every year, RCB brings tidings of comfort and joy to Southwestern Pennsylvania with its Christmas Brasstacular concerts. Take a break from the Christmas chaos, and let RCB transport you to a land of enchantment with your favorite holiday hits and music from family movies like “Frozen” and “Polar Express”. Their Christmas Brasstacular is the stuff that family traditions are made of.
Pittsburgh Symphony: Tchaikovsky Nutcracker Suite Sunday, Dec. 5
1:30 p.m. Your ticket + minimal transportation
Just in time for the holidays, Manfred Honeck conducts Tchaikovsky’s enchanting suite from “The Nutcracker” plus, the premiere of “A Child’s Dream of Toys” by award-winning composer Vivian Fung. Her works weave a tapestry of sound and cultures. Also, James Ehnes plays Barber’s haunting Violin Concerto, which is “soulful and immaculate,” raves The Guardian of London. See Karen if you need assistance getting a ticket.
The Steubenville Nutcracker Village and Advent Market Friday, Dec. 10 2:15 p.m. Your purchases
Life-sized nutcrackers. German style Christkindlmarkts. Local artisans and specialty food vendors. So very much to see and do! Sign up by calling the registration line by Dec. 3
Pittsburgh Symphony Pops: Holiday Pops
Rangos Theater: Rocky Mountain Express
1:30 p.m. Your ticket and minimal transportation
1:30 p.m. $7
Sunday, Dec. 12
Wednesday, Dec. 22
Share Pittsburgh’s favorite holiday musical tradition with the family and enjoy the spectacle of the season. It’s a sparkling celebration of carols, classics, sing-alongs and more. And yes, Virginia, there will be a Santa Claus! You must have a ticket. See Karen for assistance.
Shopping at the Grove City Outlets Wednesday, Dec. 15 9 a.m. Your purchases
Extending from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean, the transcontinental railway in Canada, built by the Canadian Pacific Railway, is known as one of the greatest engineering feats in history. The last spike for the railway was driven in 1885. It is a truly immersive “being there” experience with the 70-foot screen in The Rangos Giant Cinema. Aerial cinematography, photos, maps and the rhythm of a steam locomotive all unfold with crystal-clear, 4K digital images and 45 surround-sound speakers that will immerse you in the fidelity of Steam Engine 2816. The movie is 40 minutes long. Pay Karen $7 by Dec. 15 to reserve your ticket.
Lunch Trip to Magg’s
Finish your holiday shopping on a dime. A wide variety of shops at outlet prices will give you the opportunity to get those last few gifts for yourself or for others. Call the registration line by Dec. 10 to reserve your seat on the coach.
Wednesday, Dec. 29 10:45 am Your lunch
Magg’s Restaurant at Shadow Lakes is a 100+ seat restaurant offering fine dining with an exceptional menu put together by Executive Chef Dee Hanshaw. The restaurant proudly offers an upscale dining experience, similar to those most often found in major cities, right here in Aliquippa and without the higher prices of big city restaurants. Call the registration line to make your reservation. Limited Walking
Moderate Walking
Extensive Walking
STANDARD TRIPS
There is no need to pre-register for any of the standard trips
DATE
LOCATION
PICK-UP
RETURN
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Quaker Village Shopping Center
9:50 a.m. depart from Clubhouse
Promptly at Noon from destination to return to MVS
Fridays
Village of Sewickley
9:15 a.m. depart from Clubhouse
11:15 a.m. leave Sewickley to return to MVS
Sundays
Various Churches in Sewickley
TBD each season
Monday, Dec. 6
The Mall at Robinson
10:30 a.m. depart from Clubhouse
Promptly at 12:45 p.m. from destination to return to MVS
Monday, Dec. 13
Target at Mt. Nebo
9:45 a.m. depart from Clubhouse
Promptly at 12:15 p.m. from destination to return to MVS
Monday, Dec. 20
Aldi at Moon
9:45 a.m. depart from Clubhouse
Promptly at 12:15 p.m. from destination to return to MVS
Monday, Dec. 27
Beaver Valley Mall
10:30 a.m. depart from Clubhouse
Promptly at 12:45 p.m. from destination to return to MVS
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