Sewickley Village Living - June, 2022

VILLAGE JUNE

2022

SEWICKLEY

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

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.

Open 24 hours, with staff available Mon. - Fri., 6 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Pool hours: Mon. - Fri., 8 - 11:30 a.m.

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

The Writers’ Group

2nd and 4th Mondays 10 a.m.

Social Room

Take a few minutes and stop by our Writers’ Group session. It’s fun, interesting and you may even be enticed to join. We share our favorite stories, write prose based on current themes and have many laughs (which we all need)!

Open Art Studio

Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. – Noon Tuesday through Thursday 1 - 3 p.m.

Art Studio

Thursday, June 2 2:30 p.m.

Social Room

When four grown siblings return to their hometown to say farewell to their dying mother, the brief stay they anticipated turns into an agonizing two weeks in this indie tearjerker. Cast: Sally Field, Ben Chaplin

Channel 956 Movie Theater: “Crooked House” (2017) Friday, June 3 7 p.m.

Channel 956

Tai Chi

Suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of a wealthy patriarch are investigated by spy-turnedprivate detective, Charles Hayward. The crime happens amidst a poisonous atmosphere of bitterness, resentment and jealousy in a truly crooked house.

Cast: Glenn Close, Terence Stamp, Gillian Anderson

Assembly room

Saturday Night at the Movies: “Just Like Heaven” (2005)

All residents are welcome to visit the art studio to browse, chat or get inspired. You do not have to draw a straight line!

Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 - 10:30 a.m.

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Afternoon Movie: “Two Weeks” (2007) Rated R

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, improved flexibility and improved balance.

Saturday, June 4 7 p.m.

Assembly Room

Shortly after David moves into a new place, winsome Elizabeth shows up to assert that the apartment is hers, then vanishes. Cast: Reese Witherspoon, Mark Ruffalo, Donal Logue

“Who Are the Masons and What Do They Do?” Part 2 Sunday, June 5 3 p.m.

Assembly Room

There are many facets to the Masonic organization, and we would like you to hear about some of them. This presentation will include, but not be limited to, the story of DeMolay, International Order of Rainbow for Girls, Children’s Dyslexia Centers and Shriners Hospitals for Children. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Channel 956 Movie Theater: “Quartet” (2012) Sunday, June 5 7 p.m.

Channel 956

A trio of retired opera singers’ annual celebration of Verdi’s birthday sours when their estranged fourth member shows up, but refuses to sing.

Tensions rise and diva drama erupts – will personal problems prevent the show from going on? Cast: Maggie Smith, Tom Courtenay, Billy Connolly

Committee For Sustainable Living Tuesday, June 7 10 a.m.

Activity Room 2

Join this very productive committee as they explore ideas and concepts to create the most sustainable environment here at Masonic Village. Stay tuned to learn about some new projects that we can create together for you to use in your home.

Hopewell Community Band Returns Tuesday, June 7 7 p.m.

Assembly Room

Welcome back our first “medium sized” orchestra! It has been more than two years since we have been entertained by music of this caliber, and the band promises it will make up for lost time. Be in the Assembly Room before 7 p.m. to get a good seat.

RLA Executive Board Meeting Wednesday, June 8 10 a.m.

Social Room

All residents are welcome to observe 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.

Afternoon Movie: “Our Brand is Crisis” (2015) Rated R Thursday, June 9 2:30 p.m.

Social Room

After leaving the bruising world of Washington, D.C.. politics, expert campaign consultant Jane Bodine finds herself lured back into the fray when she agrees to help a reviled Bolivian president hang on to his job in the next election. Cast: Sandra Bullock, Billy Bob Thornton, Anthony Mackie

Channel 956 Movie Theater: “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre” (1948) Friday, June 10 7 p.m.

Channel 956

Wrapped in a classic tale of adventure, this Academy Award winner helmed by John Huston follows a trio of gold prospectors who set out to strike it rich and agree to split the take until paranoia and greed consumes one of them. Delivering superb performances as the three miners are Humphrey Bogart, Walter Huston and Tim Holt.

Saturday Night at the Movies: “The Express” (2008) Saturday, June 11 7 p.m.

Assembly Room

Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy, was dubbed the “Elmira Express” because of his tireless drive. The crusty Syracuse University coach who teaches Ernie the game learns much from his bold civil rights achievements. Cast: Rob Brown, Dennis Quaid, Charles S. Dutton

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PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT Channel 956 Movie Theater: “The Brothers Bloom” (2008)

Afternoon Movie: “Shooter” (2007) Rated R

Channel 956

Social Room

Sunday, June 12 7 p.m.

The Brothers Bloom made a name for themselves as the world’s best con men. Now, the younger is ready to retire, but his brother lures him into one last job. What he hasn’t counted on, though, is falling for their mark, an adventure-seeking heiress.

Cast: Rachel Weisz, Adrien Brody, Mark Ruffalo

Allegheny Health Network Lecture with Doctor Coppola: “Is Alzheimer’s Disease Life Threatening?”

Thursday, June 16 1 p.m.

Assembly Room

What complications can develop with Alzheimer’s disease? Which form is most common? Will my loved one die from the disease? What can I do to prevent some of the symptoms? Doctor Coppola will discuss all this and more.

2022 Patio Concert Series: Dixie Doc Tuesday, June 14 7 p.m.

Clubhouse Patio

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Your toes will be tapping, and you will be singing along with many of your faves.

“The Docs” bring it one more time for a guaranteed great evening! There is plenty of room to dance, and hopefully it will be a perfectly dry evening.

Thursday, June 16 2:30 p.m.

An expert marksman is coaxed out of seclusion by colleagues who need his help in preventing a plot to kill the president. Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Michael Pena, Danny Glover

Friday Evening Classics Friday, June 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 throughout the year on the third Friday of each month. Each program features a theme with a variety of composers, styles, moods, genres, instruments, performers 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 if you would like to assist with the AV equipment.

Saturday Night at the Movies: “Fast Five” (2011) Saturday, June 18 7 p.m.

Assembly Room

Charlotte Bronte

In the fifth installment of the explosive “Fast and the Furious” series, Brian and Mia break Dom out of prison and head to Brazil to put together a racing team and take on a drug dealer who wants to kill them – all while eluding a federal agent.

Cast: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster

Channel 956 Movie Theater: “Temple Grandin” (2010) Sunday, June 19 7 p.m.

Channel 956

Temple Grandin was a brilliant young woman coping with the stigma of autism at a time when it was misunderstood. Her passion for animals gives her a unique ability to understand them, and she fulfills her love of education by teaching about autism and the most humane ways to treat livestock and pets.

Cast: Claire Danes, Catherine O’Hara, Julia Ormond

Book Discussion Group Monday, June 20 1 p.m.

Activity Room 2

Book Discussion will review and discuss “Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Bronte. The group meets the third Monday of the month. For more information on this wonderful group, contact Mary Ann Williams at 412-749-5433.

Patio Ice Cream Social with Tom Roberts Wednesday, June 22 7 p.m.

Clubhouse Patio

Another beautiful night on the lovely patio watching the sunset, having a special ice cream treat and experiencing another stunning concert with Tom. What more could you ask for? A wonderful summer treat awaits.

Afternoon Movie: “Rickie and the Flash” (2015) Thursday, June 23 2:30 p.m.

Social Room

Abandoning her family to chase – and ultimately attain – her dream of rock stardom, guitarist Ricki Rendazzo returns years later to try to mend fences. Unfortunately, her estranged sons and daughter want little to do with her ... at first. Cast: Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline, Mamie Gummer

Poetry Group Friday, June 24 1:30 p.m.

Art Studio

“… art begets art. Painting feeds the eye just as poetry feeds the ear, which is to say that both feed the soul,” said Susan Vreeland. The poetry group will listen to the poetry that you bring, talk about poetry and imagine what the group can look like.

All are welcome, even just to observe and enjoy.

Channel 956 Movie Theater: “Girl With a Pearl Earring” (2003) Friday, June 24 7 p.m.

Channel 956

In this cinematic adaptation of Tracy Chevalier’s best-selling historical fiction novel, Griet, the young housemaid with a hidden appreciation for art, becomes the muse of Dutch master painter Johannes Vermeer. Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Colin Firth

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JUNE 2022

SUNDAY

MONDAY

NOTES

5 11 a.m. Worship Service (AR) 3 p.m. “Who Are the Masons and What Do They Do?” Part 2 (AR) 7 p.m. Channel 956 Theater: “Quartet”

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11 a.m. Worship Service (AR) 7 p.m. Channel 956 Theater: “The Brothers Bloom”

10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 10:30 a.m. Mall at Robinson 11 a.m. Fit for Life (AR) 11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR) 1:30 p.m. Project Linus (CR) 4 p.m. Lifelong Learning (AR)

9:45 a.m. Aldi at Moon 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) 4 p.m. Lifelong Learning (AR)

CALENDAR KEY Off Campus Excursions Standard Trips Other A2

Activity Room 2

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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

11 a.m. Worship Service (AR) 1:30 p.m. Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra: “Emanuel Ax Plays Mozart” 7 p.m. Channel 956 Theater: “Temple Grandin”

11 a.m. Worship Service (AR) 1:30 p.m. Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra POPS: “Dancing in the Street” 1:30 p.m. Mindful Discussion Roundtable (A2) 7 p.m. Channel 956 Theater: “The Importance of Being Earnest”

10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 10:30 a.m. Beaver Valley Mall 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) 4 p.m. Lifelong Learning (AR)

9:45 a.m. Target at Cranberry 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) 4 p.m. Lifelong Learning (AR)

7 9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 9:50 a.m. Quaker Village 10 a.m. Tai Chi (AR) 10 a.m. Hand & Foot Game (CR) 10 a.m. Committee For Sustainable Living (A2) 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 1 p.m. Mahjong (CR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6) 3 p.m. Handbells (A6) 7 p.m. Hopewell Community Band (AR) 9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 9:50 a.m. Quaker Village 10 a.m. Tai Chi (AR) 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) 7 p.m. Patio Concert Series: Dixie Doc 9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 9:50 a.m. Quaker Village 10 a.m. Tai Chi (AR) 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)

9 a.m. Scooter Clinic (A6) 9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 9:50 a.m. Quaker Village 10 a.m. Tai Chi (AR) 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) 7 p.m. Todd DePastino (AR)

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

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This calendar does not list all occurring events.

For a full list, please review the rest of the publication.

10 a.m. Yellow Belt Tour and Lunch 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)

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)

10 a.m. Phipps Conservatory: Monet in Bloom 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. Ice Cream Social on the Patio 10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool) 11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR) 11:15 a.m. Lunch at Carmody’s Grille 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)

9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 9:50 a.m. Quaker Village 10 a.m. Tai Chi (AR) 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 11 a.m. Mass (SR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6) 2:30 p.m. Afternoon Movie: “Two Weeks” (SR) 9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 9:50 a.m. Quaker Village 10 a.m. Tai Chi (AR) 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 11 a.m. Mass (SR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6) 2:30 p.m. Afternoon Movie: “Our Brand is Crisis” (SR)

9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 9:50 a.m. Quaker Village 10 a.m. Tai Chi (AR) 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: “Shooter ” (SR)

9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 9:50 a.m. Quaker Village 10 a.m. Tai Chi (AR) 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 11 a.m. Mass (SR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6) 2:30 p.m. Afternoon Movie: “Rickie and the Flash” (SR)

9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR) 9:50 a.m. Quaker Village 10 a.m. Tai Chi (AR) 11 a.m. Walking Group (AR) 11 a.m. Mass (SR) 1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6) 2:30 p.m. Afternoon Movie: “Shanghai Noon” (SR)

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 (SR) 7 p.m. Channel 956 Theater: “Crooked House” 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 (SR) 7 p.m. Channel 956 Theater: “The Treasure of Sierra Madre”

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) 5:15 p.m. Sewickley Garden Tour 7 p.m. Tripoly (SR) 7 p.m. Friday Evening Classics (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) 1:30 p.m. Poetry Group (AS) 7 p.m. Tripoly (SR) 7 p.m. Channel 956 Theater: “Girl With a Pearl Earring” 7:30 p.m. Jazz Ma Tazz (A2)

1 p.m. PLARN (SR) 7 p.m. Saturday Night at the Movies: “Just Like Heaven” (AR)

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

1 p.m. PLARN (SR) 6:15 p.m. Carousel at Lincoln Park 7 p.m. Saturday Night at the Movies: “Fast Five” (AR)

8:30 a.m. Fellowship Breakfast 1 p.m. PLARN (SR) 7 p.m. Saturday Night at the Movies: “Mamma Mia!” (AR)

PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT Jazz Ma Tazz

Friday, June 24 7:30 p.m.

Activity Room 2

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

Saturday Night at the Movies: “Mamma Mia!” (1995) Saturday, June 25 7 p.m.

Assembly Room

On the idyllic Greek isle of Kalokairi, single mom Donna Sheridan goes into a tizzy when her brideto-be daughter, in a bid to learn her father’s identity, invites three of Donna’s ex-lovers to the wedding.

Buoyed by the tunes of ABBA, this effervescent yarn – a Golden Globe nominee for Best Picture – also stars a very unlikely trio of potential dads.

Cast: Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth

Mindful Discussion Round Table Sunday, June 26 1:30 p.m.

Activity Room 2

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 Importance of Being Earnest” (2002) Sunday, June 26 7 p.m.

Channel 956

In this adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s witty play about mistaken identities, Rupert Everett and Colin Firth star as two proper gentlemen in 1890s London who use the same pseudonym with disastrous results.

Cast: Colin Firth, Reese Witherspoon, Judi Dench

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Harry S. Truman

Scooter Clinic

Tuesday, June 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 electric mobility devices. For your convenience and to eliminate waiting, please call ext. 3100 to make an appointment.

Todd DePastino: “Origins of the Cold War” Part 3 Tuesday, June 28 7 p.m.

Assembly Room

Todd DePastino continues his history of the Cold War by speaking about how hard President Harry S. Truman worked to convince the American people to re-arm for this new war. By 1947, our military had shrunk by 90% of its World War II peak. Republicans were wary of the increased spending, and no one wanted World War III. Come hear about the other side of Truman’s Cold War strategy: his plan to rebuild Europe, and how he felt compelled to give it another name: the Marshall Plan.

Afternoon Movie: “Shanghai Noon” (2000) Thursday, June 30 2:30 p.m.

Social Room

When Princess Pei Pei is kidnapped from the Forbidden City and taken to America, a clumsy imperial guard teams up with an unlikely partner.

Cast: Jackie Chan, Owen Wilson, Lucy Liu

Dining DINING

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JUNE MONTHLY DRINK SPECIAL MARGARITA 1 oz. Tequila 1 oz. Triple Sec 1/2 oz. lime juice 2 oz. sweet and sour mix Rocks glass Salted rim Lime garnish

June 1-7

June 8-14

June 15-21

June 22-28

June 29-July 6

RED, WHITE AND BOOZEY

MANHATTAN

CABLE CAR

PEACH ME

VODKA TONIC

3 oz. Makers Mark 1 oz. Sweet Vermouth Splash of cherry juice

2 oz. Gin 1 oz. Triple Sec 1/2 oz. Lime Juice

2 oz. Woodford Reserve Bourbon 1 oz. Peach Schnapps

2 oz. Vodka Tonic

1 oz. Blue Curacao 1 oz. Grenadine 3 oz. Lemonade 1 oz. Vodka Served layered in a tall glass with ice

Served in rocks glass with ice and cherry garnish

Served in tall glass with ice and lime garnish

Muddle an orange and cherry in a rocks glass with three dashes of bitters. Add bourbon and peach schnapps and ice.

Garnish with orange.

Served in tall glass with ice and lemon garnish

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LIFELONG LEARNING The World’s Greatest Churches We will trace the history of building churches, starting in the Holy Land. We will be learning a lot about art and history, starting with the definition of the word “church.”

Programs beginning at 4 p.m., Mondays in the Assembly Room.

June 6 Hagia Sophia

This church existed for 1,000 years before becoming a mosque. Inside, we will see wonderful carvings, mosaics and the inside of the dome.

The Cave Churches of Cappadocia Here in Turkey, the inhabitants carved into the hillsides elaborate churches with beautiful frescos.

June 13 The Great Churches of Russia We all think of St. Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow, but there is a ring of beautiful churches to see. Through the vandalism of the Visigoths and Communists, much of the interiors have been damaged, but the gilded golden domes have been restored.

The Painted Churches of Romania Not only are there frescos on the inside of the churches, but here we see them on the exterior, as well. The exterior painting has a theme running along the entire outside of the building.

June 20 The Churches of Armenia In these churches located throughout Armenia, there is freestanding stone.

The Churches of Georgia Not our southern state, but the former region of Russia. We will learn about their wonderful exterior stone carvings.

June 27 The Rock-Hewn Churches of Ethiopia Here are monolithic churches carved completely from one single piece of rock.

The Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba, Spain In Cordoba, we visit a cathedral set into a former mosque. Now, we see a cathedral set into a former mosque.

ART CLASSES Back by Popular Demand: Pastel Techniques

Open Studio Watercolor Wednesdays

FREE

FREE

Tuesday, June 7 1 – 3 p.m.

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Learn the difference between various strengths of pastels, strokes used in painting/drawing in pastels, basic set up, picking your color palette and suggested techniques for successful results.

You will complete three paintings in three weeks: a “Walk in the Woods” landscape, a still life and a water scene by the seashore. Instructor: Susan Bikowski, resident. Note: For those repeating the class, there will be different subjects to paint.

Wednesdays 1 - 3 p.m.

Resident Donna Billings will offer a different watercolor technique and/or topic for painting each week. If you’ve never done watercolor and want to try it out, stop by to play with the paints and water.

Spiritual Gatherings Wednesdays 1 p.m.

Bible Study, Assembly Room

Thursdays 11 a.m.

Mass, Social Room, Led by Father Matthew

Mondays 1:30 p.m.

Project Linus Work Group Card Room

Tuesdays 3 p.m.

Village Handbells Activity Room 6

Wednesdays 4:15 p.m.

Masonic Ringers Social Room

Saturdays 1 p.m.

PLARN Social Room

Last Sunday 1:30 p.m.

Mindful Discussion Roundtable Activity Room 2

Second & Fourth Monday 10 a.m.

Writers’ Club Social Room

Third Monday 1 p.m.

Book Discussion Activity Room 2

First Tuesday 10 a.m.

Committee For Sustainable Living Activity Room 2

Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30 p.m.

BYOB Social Exercise Club Social Room

Second Wednesday 10 a.m.

RLA Executive Board Meeting Social Room

Fourth Friday 1:30 p.m.

Poetry Group Art Studio

Last Friday 7:30 p.m.

Jazz Ma Tazz Activity Room 2

GAMES AND CARD GROUPS

Worship Service, Assembly Room, Led by Rev. Tim Reichard

MEETINGS AND CLUBS

Sundays 11 a.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 & 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 1:15 p.m.

Skip Bo Social Room

Fridays 7 p.m.

Tripoly Social Room

First & Third Friday 1 p.m.

Duplicate Bridge Card Room

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EXCURSIONS

REGISTRATION LINE

3901

You may register for the excursions and programs 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.

Yellow Belt Tour with Lunch at Narcisi

Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center Presents: “Carousel”

10 a.m.

Cost: Your Lunch

6:15 p.m. $18

Wednesday, June 1

You know how Pittsburgh has this crazy belt system to navigate your way around? Well, we will follow the Yellow Belt, with live narration about the area as we move along. There will be lunch and shopping at Narcisi Winery before getting back on the belt and home again.

Save your seat by calling the registration line by May 25.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers 10:45 a.m. departure $30 per person

Sunday, June 19

Once again, our Bucco’s need your help! Come and cheer them on as they entertain you in the most beautiful park in the country. Pay Karen to get tickets by May 31.

Sewickley Garden Tour 5:30 p.m. $40

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Voted the best musical of the 20th century by Time magazine, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Carousel” is a giant in musical theatre. This haunting love story about a tragic anti-hero and the wife and child he leaves behind features some of the most powerful music ever written for the stage. Pay Karen by June 10 to reserve your seat.

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra: “Emanuel Ax Plays Mozart”

Wednesday, June 8

Friday, June 17

Saturday, June 18

You will visit the magnificent Historical Estate Gardens and beautifully manicured Private Family Gardens, truly amazing landscapes featuring unique trees, shrubs and lovely flowers. Complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served in each garden. This tour is not accessible and has many rock and gravel paths, along with stairs. Pay Karen by May 31 to reserve your seat.

1:30 p.m.

Cost: Your Ticket

The Washington Post describes the artistry of Emanuel Ax as “thoughtful, lyrical, lustrous …”.

Emanuel Ax performs Mozart’s elegant Piano Concerto No. 20. To bring the season to a close, Manfred Honeck conducts Tchaikovsky’s passionate Symphony No. 5. Call the registration line to reserve your seat if you have recently purchased a ticket.

Phipps Conservatory: Summer Flower Show: “Monet in Bloom”

Pittsburgh Symphony Pops Presents “Dancing in the Street: The Music of Motown”

1 p.m. $15

1:30 p.m.

Cost: Your ticket

Wednesday, June 22

Sunday, June 26

In 2019, Phipps’ Summer Flower Show: “Van Gogh in Bloom” wowed thousands of guests with large-scale creations of the painter’s famed work. This time, Phipps turns its eye to another icon, presenting “Monet in Bloom,” based on the works of impressionist painter Claude Monet. Just as Monet painted outdoors to immerse himself in nature, Phipps now reimagines his art through the flora that inspired it, paying transformative tribute to “Water Lilies,” “The Saint-Lazare Station” and even the artist’s iconic studio boat through horticultural display. Pay Karen by June 15 to reserve your ticket.

11:15 a.m.

Cost: Your Lunch

Saturday, June 25

Travel to the Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center for a delicious breakfast … all are welcome! Scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, pancakes, French toast and so much more. Served by and benefits members of local PA Rainbow Assemblies and DeMolay chapters.

Sign up by calling the registration line by June 23.

Limited Walking

Lunch Trip to Carmody’s Grille Wednesday, June 29

Fellowship Breakfast 8:30 a.m. $7

In the 1960s, the music of Motown almost at once became legendary. Now, six decades later, the music still reigns supreme. Byron Stripling brings you the Motown chart-toppers of Martha Reeves, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, The Temptations, The Four Tops and Stevie Wonder. This concert has so much energy, your legs will be “dancing in the street!” Call Erin at 412-392-3324 if you need a ticket, and then call the registration line to reserve your seat on the coach.

Turtle Soup? Fried Zucchini? Carmody’s Crab Cakes?

Just a few of the recipes that we all know and love from this wonderful family. Enjoy these old favorites or try some of their new scratch-made scrumptious treats. Call the registration line by June 24 to make a reservation.

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, June 6

Mall at Robinson

10:30 a.m. depart from Clubhouse

Promptly at 12:45 p.m. from destination to return to MVS

Monday, June 13

Aldi at Moon

9:45 a.m. depart from Clubhouse

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

Monday, June 20

Beaver Valley Mall

10:30 a.m. depart from Clubhouse

Promptly at 12:45 p.m. from destination to return to MVS

Monday, June 27

Target at Cranberry Commons

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. to return to MVS

Sunday

Various Churches in Sewickley

TBD each season

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