Sewickley Village Living - December 2023 by Masonic Villages

VILLAGE DEC.

2023

SEWICKLEY

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

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

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Recreation Department:

43906

Barley Wellness Center:

43931

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. 43906. 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. 43931. To view this publication electronically, please visit masonicvillagesewickley.org and select “Lifestyle.”

WELLNESS

Barley Wellness Center

412-741-1400, EXT. 43931

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.

Classes (All classes are free to residents.) Water Exercise

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 - 10:45 a.m. Barley Wellness Center Pool

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.

Golden Aerobics

Tuesday & Thursday 9 - 9:45 a.m. Assembly Room

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.

Tai Chi

Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 – 10:30 a.m. Assembly Room

Tai Chi has been described as meditation in motion, gentle flowing movement performed in a slow, focused manner. Anyone can participate, as Tai Chi places minimal stress on muscles and joints. Therefore, it is especially suitable and beneficial for older adults. The benefits of Tai Chi include decreased stress, increased energy and improved flexibility and balance.

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

The wellness team will guide you through gentle stretches to improve flexibility and balance and increase range of motion, making it easier to perform everyday tasks.

Open 24 hours Staff available Mon. - Fri., 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pool hours: Mon. - Fri., 8 - 11:30 a.m.; Mon., Wed. and Fri., 2 - 5 p.m.; Sat., 8 - 11:30 a.m.

PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT Christmas at Biltmore with Janine Obee Tuesday, Dec. 5 7 p.m. Assembly Room

Janine Obee has decorated Biltmore for Christmas for the past five years. Biltmore is the largest (175,000 sq. ft.) private home in America. Janine will take you behind the scenes. She welcomes your questions. You can submit them to her Villa Mail Cubby 4008 by Dec. 4.

Channel 956 Movie Theater: “Dances with Wolves” (1990)

Committee for Sustainable Living

Channel 956

Activity Room 2

Friday, Dec. 1 7 p.m.

Santa’s Little Card Shop Saturday, Dec. 2 10 a.m. Art Studio

This is your opportunity to create a special card for family and friends that you care so much about — and you can do it! Supplies and ideas provided, and it will be a great to craft an exclusive greeting along side your friends here at MVS. It is your time to celebrate your holiday!

Saturday Night at the Movies: “Down with Love” (2003) Saturday, Dec. 2 7 p.m. Assembly Room

Channel 956 Movie Theater: “The Snow Walker” (2003) 4

Sunday, Dec. 3 7 p.m. Channel 956

Tuesday, Dec. 5 10 a.m.

Sustainable living is necessary for maintaining a healthy atmosphere and ecosystem. Learn more about the steps that can be taken toward this wholesome way of living.

Sewickley Academy Returns Wednesday, Dec. 6 10 a.m. Assembly Room

Our Sewickley Academy buddies will return, and we will get to know them better by playing bingo. This event is reservation only; space is limited. Call the registration line by Dec. 1.

Afternoon Movie: “Chicago” (2002) Thursday, Dec. 7 2:30 p.m. Social Room

Cocktails With Santa Thursday, Dec. 7 7 p.m. Great Room

Enjoy the best cocktail party of the year! The evening will feature specialty drinks and appetizers, “Santa” front and center and entertainment by Tom Roberts and Friends.

Channel 956 Movie Theater: “Beyond Christmas” (1940) Friday, Dec. 8 7 p.m. Channel 956

Saturday Night at the Movies: “Joyeux Noel” (2005) Saturday, Dec. 9 7 p.m. Assembly Room

Channel 956 Movie Theater: “Cast Away” (2000) Sunday, Dec. 10 7 p.m. Channel 956

RLA Board of Directors Wednesday, Dec. 13 10 a.m. Social Room

All residents are always welcome to observe the RLA Board of Directors meetings. If you want to add to the agenda, contact Donna Billings (412418- 8738) at least two weeks before the meeting. However, if you only want to speak about an agenda item, let Donna know before the meeting.

Todd DePastino: President Andrew Jackson Wednesday, Dec. 13 7 p.m. Assembly Room

Todd DePastino continues his series on our seventh President, Andrew Jackson, perhaps the most complicated and controversial chief executive of all time. He was first to be born poor, first to be from the West, first to embrace Democracy and first to be popularly elected. He was also the first to experience an assassination attempt. We will discuss his many duels and his heroism during the Battle of New Orleans at the end of the War of 1812.

Town Hall with Rep. Chris Deluzio Thursday, Dec. 14 7 p.m. Assembly Room

Rep. Deluzio will be here to discuss topics of interest to residents, such as social security, veterans’ affairs, train safety, current events and hot topics in Pennsylvania. This is strictly an update from your representative; not a political event.

PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT Friday Evening Classics Friday, Dec. 15 7 p.m. Activity Room 2

Come listen to an hour of recorded classical music in high quality audio. Eleanor Howe presents this series of programs featuring a variety of composers, styles, moods, genres and instruments, with an introduction to each piece. Feel free to bring friends and an optional beverage.

Saturday Night at the Movies: “Recipe for a Perfect Christmas” (2005) Saturday, Dec. 16 7 p.m. Assembly Room

Channel 956 Movie Theater: “The Polar Express” (2004) Sunday, Dec. 17 7 p.m. Channel 956

Book Discussion Group Monday, Dec. 18 1 p.m. Activity Room 2

There is no book discussion for December. At this meeting, we will have our Christmas celebration and choose the books we want to read for upcoming meetings. All residents are welcome to attend. Please call Phoebe Herrington (412-741-2940) if you have questions.

Pittsburgh Mandolin Orchestra Holiday Concert Wednesday, Dec. 20 7 p.m. Assembly Room

The Mandolin Orchestra was scheduled to visit in March 2020, but then the pandemic hit. They are excited to return and entertain you. It will be a wonderful way to celebrate the holidays!

Allegheny Health Network Masonic Village Rehab Presents: Occupational Therapy Lecture with Dr. Coppola: Can One Dose of Tuesday, Dec. 19 Fentanyl Kill You? 1 p.m. Assembly Room 6

What is occupational therapy? Why is it important in your recovery process? How can it help you improve function in your daily life? These questions and others will be answered, and you will meet another member of the rehab team.

Thursday, Dec. 21 1 p.m. Assembly Room

Learn more about this potent painkiller used to treat severe chronic pain. Bring your questions and concerns.

Sight & Sound Theater Presents Joseph Thursday, Dec. 21 2:30 p.m. Social Room

Channel 956 Movie Theater: “Andre Rieu: Home for Christmas” (2012) Sunday, Dec. 24 8 p.m.

Channel 956 Movie Theater: “Dear Santa” (2011)

Channel 956

Activity Room 6

Friday, Dec. 22 7 p.m.

Saturday Night at the Movies: “Christmas Snow” (1984) Saturday, Dec. 23 7 p.m. Assembly Room

Christmas Eve Worship Service Sunday, Dec. 24 7 p.m. Assembly Room

Rev. Tim Reichard will lead a lovely and moving non-denominational service for all to enjoy.

Scooter Clinic

Tuesday, Dec. 26 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. A representative from Blackburn’s will be on campus to make repairs and do a checkup on lift chairs and your electric mobility devices. For your convenience and to eliminate waiting, please call ext. 43100 to make an appointment

Photography Club Tuesday, Dec. 26 10 a.m. Social Room

Have you heard about the newest club at Masonic Village? Learn tips and techniques for using your smartphone as a camera, take “field trips” to photography-related locations and work with others to help your new hobby flourish.

calendar

DECEMBER 2023

SUNDAY

MONDAY

9:45 a.m. Super Walmart, Moon 10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Fit for Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 1:30 p.m. Project Linus (CR)

11 a.m. Worship Service (AR) 1:30 p.m. Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra: Braham’s Requiem 7 p.m. Channel 956 Theater: “The Snow Walker”

11 a.m. Worship Service (AR) 7 p.m. Channel 956 Theater: “Cast Away”

10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 10 a.m. Writers’ Club (SR) 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)

9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 9 a.m. Hand & Foot Game (CR) 9:50 a.m. Quaker Village 10 a.m. Workshop Meeting (A6) 10 a.m. Watercolors with Judy (AS) 10 a.m. Tai Chi (AR) 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 1 p.m. Create Your Gifts (AS) 1 p.m. Mahjong (CR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6)

CALENDAR KEY Off-Campus Excursions Standard Trips Other A2

Activity Room 2

Activity Room 5

Activity Room 6

Assembly Room

Art Studio

Clubhouse Great Room

Clubhouse Library

Clubhouse Patio

Card Room

MR Meditation Room RR

Recreation Room

Star Points Assembly Room

Social Room Clubhouse

TUESDAY

11 a.m. Worship Service (AR) 1:30 p.m. Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra POPS: Highmark Holiday Pops 7 p.m. Channel 956 Theater: “The Polar Express”

9:45 a.m. Target, Mt. Nebo 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)

1:30 p.m. Mindful Discussion Roundtable (A2) 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Service (AR) 7 p.m. Channel 956 Theater: “Andre Rieu: Home for the Holidays”

11 a.m. Worship Service (AR) 8 p.m. Channel 956 Theater: “Return of the Pink Panther” 9 p.m. New Year’s Eve Party (AR)

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 9 a.m. Hand & Foot Game (CR) 9:50 a.m. Quaker Village 10 a.m. Sustainable Living Committee (A2) 10 a.m. Watercolors with Judy (AS) 10 a.m. Tai Chi (AR) 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 1 p.m. Create Your Gifts (AS) 1 p.m. Mahjong (CR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6) 7 p.m. Christmas at Biltmore with Janine Obee (AR)

9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 9 a.m. Hand & Foot Game (CR) 9:50 a.m. Quaker Village 10 a.m. Watercolors with Judy (AS) 10 a.m. Tai Chi (AR) 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 1 p.m. MVS Rehab: Occupational Therapy (AR) 1 p.m. Create Your Gifts (AS) 1 p.m. Mahjong (CR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6)

26 9 a.m. Scooter Clinic (A6) 9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 9 a.m. Hand & Foot Game (CR) 9:50 a.m. Quaker Village 10 a.m. Photography Club (SR) 10 a.m. Tai Chi (AR) 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 1 p.m. Mahjong (CR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6)

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

9:30 a.m. Village of Sewickley 10 a.m. Simply Drawing (AS) 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 (AR) 7 p.m. Channel 956 Theater: “Dances with Wolves”

10 a.m. Sewickley Academy Buddies (AR) 10 a.m. Art and Canine Therapy (AS) 10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Lunch at Girasole 11 a.m. Fit for Life (A6) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (A6) 1 p.m. The Magic of Watercolor (AS) 1 p.m. Bible Study (SR) 2 p.m. Ping Pong (A6) 4 p.m. Masonic Ringers (SR)

10 a.m. Art and Canine Therapy (AS) 10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 10 a.m. RLA Board of Directors Meeting (SR) 11 a.m. Fit for Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 1 p.m. Bible Study (SR) 1 p.m. The Magic of Watercolor (AS) 1:30 p.m. Christmas at the Carnegie 2 p.m. Ping Pong (A6) 4 p.m. Masonic Ringers (SR) 7 p.m. Todd DePastino (AR)

10 a.m. Art and Canine Therapy (AS) 10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Fit for Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 1 p.m. The Magic of Watercolor (AS) 1 p.m. Bible Study (SR) 2 p.m. Ping Pong (A6) 4 p.m. Masonic Ringers (SR) 7 p.m. Pittsburgh Mandolin Orchestra (AR)

10 a.m. Art and Canine Therapy (AS) 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 (SR) 2 p.m. Ping Pong (A6) 4 p.m. Masonic Ringers (SR) 7 p.m. Tour of Holiday Lights

9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 9:50 a.m. Quaker Village 10 a.m. Sibyl & Experimental Art (AS) 10 a.m. Tai Chi (AR) 10 a.m. Mahjong (CR) 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 11 a.m. Mass (SR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6) 2:30 p.m. Afternoon Movie: “Chicago” (SR) 4 p.m. Chess Club (AS) 7 p.m. Cocktails with Santa (GR)

9:30 a.m. Village of Sewickley 10 a.m. Simply Drawing (AS) 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 (AR) 7 p.m. Channel 956 Theater: “Beyond Christmas”

9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 9:50 a.m. Quaker Village 10 a.m. Sibyl & Experimental Art (AS) 10 a.m. Tai Chi (AR) 10 a.m. Mahjong (CR) 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 11 a.m. Mass (SR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6) 6 p.m. Lincoln Park: Holidays with Holmes 4 p.m. Chess Club (AS) 7 p.m. Town Hall with Chris DeLuzio (AR)

9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 9:50 a.m. Quaker Village 10 a.m. Sibyl & Experimental Art (AS) 10 a.m. Tai Chi (AR) 10 a.m. Mahjong (CR) 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: “Sight & Sound: Joseph” (SR) 4 p.m. Chess Club (AS)

28 9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 9:50 a.m. Quaker Village 10 a.m. Tai Chi (AR) 10 a.m. Mahjong (CR) 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 11 a.m. Mass (SR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6) 4 p.m. Chess Club (AS) 7 p.m. Holiday Sing Along with Kelly & Michael Nan (AR)

9:30 a.m. Village of Sewickley 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 (AR) 7 p.m. Channel 956 Theater: “Shrek Forever After” 7 p.m. Jazz Ma Tazz (A2)

SATURDAY

8:30 a.m. Mars Pancake Breakfast 1 p.m. Santa’s Little Card Shop (AS) 1 p.m. PLARN (SR) 7 p.m. Saturday Night at the Movies: “Down with Love” (AR)

9 10 a.m. Botanical Society (AS) 1 p.m. PLARN (SR) 7 p.m. Saturday Night at the Movies: “Joyeux Noel” (AR)

16 1 p.m. PLARN (SR) 7 p.m. Saturday Night at the Movies: “Recipe for A Perfect Christmas” (AR)

23 1 p.m. PLARN (SR) 7 p.m. Saturday Night at the Movies: “Christmas Snow” (AR)

30 1 p.m. PLARN (SR) 7 p.m. Saturday Night at the Movies: “Westinghouse” (AR)

PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT Kelly & Michael Nan Return with a Holiday Sing Along

Mindful Discussion Round Table

Assembly Room

Activity Room 2

Thursday, Dec. 28 7 p.m.

Two of our favorite friends will lead you in celebrating the season. They promise to bring you an evening of fun and fellowship.

Jazz Ma Tazz

Friday, Dec. 29 7 p.m. Activity Room 2

Do you enjoy listening to jazz? Relax with your friends and neighbors while appreciating some fine music.

Channel 956 Movie Theater: “Shrek Forever After” (2010) Friday, Dec. 29 7 p.m. Channel 956

Saturday Night at the Movies: “Westinghouse” (2008) Saturday, Dec. 30 7 p.m. Assembly Room

Sunday, Dec. 31 1:30 p.m.

The MDR meets on the last Sunday of each month for friendly conversation, pro and con, on a variety of subjects.

Channel 956 Movie Theater: “The Return of the Pink Panther” (1975) Sunday, Dec. 31 7 p.m. Channel 956

New Year’s Eve Party Sunday, Dec. 31 9 p.m. Assembly Room

Stay tuned for more details!

Dining DINING

43912

QUICK AND EASY BOLOGNESE SAUCE 2 tbsp. Olive oil

1 cup Grated carrots

1 cup Celery, minced 1 cup Onions, finely minced 1 lb. Ground beef, 80/20 1 lb. Ground pork 1 25 oz. Jar of your favorite store-bought marinara sauce 1/2 cup Heavy cream 1 tsp. Salt 1/2 tsp. Black pepper 1 lb. Wide pasta noodles, such as pappardelle, tagliatelle or any one you like Parmesan cheese

DECEMBER MONTHLY DRINK SPECIAL CRANBERRY MULE 2 oz. cranberry juice 2 oz. vodka Top with ginger beer

Dec. 12 – 19 ADULT HOT CHOCOLATE ½ oz. Peppermint Schnapps 2 oz. Baileys Top with hot chocolate Glass rimmed in fluff

WEEKLY DRINK SPECIALS

Dec. 19 – 26

Dec. 5 – 12

THE GODFATHER

PEPPERMINT WHITE RUSSIAN

2 oz. Scotch

1 oz. Kahlua 1 oz. vodka 1 oz. Peppermint Schnapps 2 oz. half and half

1 oz. Amaretto Dec. 25 – Dec. 31 SOTTO SOPRA RED WINE 7 oz. of red wine infused with sour cherry

1. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add in carrots, along with celery and onions, and sauté until they’re just tender, about 3 minutes. Add the ground beef and ground pork and cook until browned, breaking up the meat as you stir. 2. Pour in the jar of marinara sauce, along with salt and pepper and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens. 3. When the bolognese sauce has reached your desired consistency, stir in the heavy cream. 4. Remove from heat and serve over your favorite pasta. Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese. Enjoy! Takes about an hour from start to finish. Yields: Enough for 6

Art Classes NEW: Create Your Own Art Gifts Tuesdays, Dec. 5, 12 & 19 1 – 3 p.m. Art Studio

Instructor: Susan Bikowski. Open to all mediums, from pastels and acrylics to free hand drawings or paintings. No matter the method or medium, you will be thrilled to present your artwork as a gift for the holidays.

The Magic of Watercolor

Wednesdays, Dec. 6, 13 & 20 1 – 3 p.m. Art Studio

Instructor: Donna Billings-Davis. Work on your projects or get individualized help learning the basics of watercolor.

Experimental Art Mediums

Thursdays, Dec. 7, NEW: Me and Toby 14 & 21 Art and Canine Therapy 10 a.m. – Noon Art Studio Wednesdays Instructor: Sibyl McNulty 10 a.m. – Noon Art Studio

Artist: Joan Darby. No appointments necessary.

Santa’s Little Card Shop

Saturday, Dec. 2 1 – 4 p.m. Art Studio

Create a special card for family or friends. Supplies are included, and feedback will be provided.

Paint Along in Watercolor

Tuesdays, Dec. 5, 12 & 19 10 a.m. – Noon 12

Art Studio

Instructor: Judy Wenning

Simply Drawing Fridays, Dec. 1, 8, 15 & 22 10 a.m. – Noon Art Studio

Instructor: Karen Campbell

One-on-One Drawing Perspective

Call Charlie Pryor at 412-741-6407 to schedule an appointment.

Spiritual Gatherings Sundays 11 a.m.

Worship Service, Assembly Room Led by Rev. Tim Reichard

Wednesdays Bible Study, Social Room 1 p.m. Led by Rev. Tim Reichard

Mondays 1:30 p.m.

Project Linus Work Group Card Room

Wednesdays 4 p.m.

Masonic Ringers Social Room

Saturdays 1 p.m.

PLARN Social Room

Last Sunday 1:30 p.m.

Mindful Discussion Round Table Activity Room 2

Second & Fourth Monday 10 a.m.

Writers’ Group Social Room

Third Monday 1 p.m.

Book Discussion Activity Room 2

First Tuesday, every other month 10 a.m.

Committee for Sustainable Living Activity Room 2

Last Tuesday 10 a.m.

Photography Club Social Room

Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30 p.m.

BYOB Social Exercise Club Social Room

Second Wednesday 10 a.m.

RLA Board of Directors Meeting Social Room

Fourth Friday 1:30 p.m.

Poetry Group Art Studio

Last Friday 7 p.m.

Jazz Ma Tazz Activity Room 2

GAMES AND CARD GROUPS

MEETINGS AND CLUBS

Thursdays 11 a.m.

Mass, Social Room Led by Father Matthew

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 9 a.m.

Hand & Foot Game 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

Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.

Swipe Card Game Card Room

Thursdays 10 a.m.

Mahjong Card Room

Thursdays 1 p.m.

Pinochle Card Room

Thursdays 4 p.m.

Chess Club Art Studio

Thursdays 7 p.m.

Sequence Card Room

Fridays 1 p.m.

500 Puzzle Room

Fridays 1:15 p.m.

Skip-Bo Social Room

Fridays 7 p.m.

Tripoly Assembly Room

Saturdays 1:30 p.m.

Cribbage Activity Room 2

First & Third Fridays 1 p.m.

Duplicate Bridge Card Room

EXCURSIONS

REGISTRATION LINE

43901

You may register for the excursions and programs by calling 412-741-1400, ext. 43901. Leave a message stating what you are registering for. This line is only for leaving messages; there will be no call back.

River City Brass Band: Christmas Brasstacular Friday, Dec. 1 6:30 p.m. Cost: Your ticket

Embrace the spirit of Christmas with this seasonal fan favorite, including popular Christmas songs, “The Little Drummer Boy” and “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” plus your favorite carols. Regional choirs will be joining the band for this celebration. Call 412-434-7222 for tickets and the reservation line to reserve your seat on the bus.

All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast Saturday, Dec. 2 8:30 a.m. Cost: $7

Want a great way to start December! Take the Masonic Village bus to Mars (PA that is!) for the John E. Mair No. 729 Masonic Lodge All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast. Only $7 per person. Eggs and sausage are available at an additional cost.

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra:

Brahams’ Requiem; Ēriks Ešenvalds: Lux Aeterna; Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 20

Sunday, Dec. 3 1:30 p.m. Cost: Your ticket

Brahms speaks to all with this chillingly beautiful work, articulating the rawness of the end of one’s life. The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh sets the scene for this experience with the a cappella piece, “Lux Aeterna,” by Latvian composer Ēriks Ešenvalds, followed by the “rhapsodic flair” of Behzod Abduraimov in Mozart’s “Piano Concerto No. 20.” For tickets, call James Guzman at 412-392-8801.

Lunch at Girasole

Wednesday, Dec. 6 11 a.m. Cost: Your lunch

By special request, travel to Shadyside to experience the area’s most authentic Italian food.

Christmas At the Carnegie Wednesday, Dec. 13 1:30 p.m. Cost: Complimentary

Tour the Carnegie Museum of Art to view the gorgeous, decorated trees in the Hall of Architecture. Wonder at the stunning Neapolitan “presepio” display made in Naples, Italy, between 1700 and 1830. “Presepio,” meaning “manger,” represents the nativity scene within an Italian village setting. With over 100 expertly handmade figures and architectural elements, it is the largest presepio collection in the U.S.

Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center Presents: The Game’s Afoot - Holmes for the Holidays Thursday, Dec. 14 6 p.m. Cost: $18

Actor William Gillette, adored for his leading role in the play “Sherlock Holmes,” invited his fellow cast members to his castle for a weekend of Christmas revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities quickly take a dangerous turn. It is up to Gillette himself, under the persona of Holmes, to track down the killer before it’s too late. The danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays. Bring your $18 to Karen to reserve your ticket. No phone reservations.

Limited Walking

Pittsburgh Symphony Pops: Highmark Holiday Pops Sunday, Dec. 17 1:30 p.m. Cost: Your ticket

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Jingle all the way to Heinz Hall to hear your favorite holiday music. Bring the whole family to experience Pittsburgh’s holiday tradition with the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh and Santa Claus, too! Call Erin at 412-392-3324 to get a ticket, then call the registration line to reserve your seat on the bus.

Christmas Lights Tour Wednesday, Dec. 27 7 p.m. Cost: Complimentary

Join our annual holiday light tour, all from the comfort of the coach bus. Once you are on, you can’t get off the bus until arrival at the village.

Moderate Walking

Extensive Walking

STANDARD TRIPS

There is no need to pre-register for any of the standard trips.

DATE

LOCATION

PICK-UP

RETURN

Monday, Dec. 4

Super Walmart, Moon

9:45 a.m. depart from Clubhouse

Promptly at 12:15 p.m. from destination to return to MVS

Monday, Dec. 11

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. 18

Target, Mt. Nebo

9:45 a.m. depart from Clubhouse

Promptly at 12:15 p.m. from destination to return to MVS

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

9:30 a.m. depart from Clubhouse

Promptly at 11:15 a.m. from destination to return to MVS

Sunday

Various Churches in Sewickley

See Information Desk

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