Sewickley Village Living - May 2023

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The World’s Greatest Geological Sites

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ON-CAMPUS

Recreation Department: 3906

Barley Wellness Center: 3931

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

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.

PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Chess Club

Thursdays

4 p.m.

Art Studio

A contest invented in Persia over 2,000 years ago, chess is quite possibly the world’s most popular game. Come and make some new friends while exercising your brain. Checkmate!

Committee for Sustainable Living

Tuesday, May 2

10 a.m.

Activity Room 2

Join this very productive committee as it explores ideas and concepts to create the most sustainable environment at Masonic Village. Learn about some new projects that we can create together to use in your home.

BrightFocus Foundation: Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma and Alzheimer’s

Thursday, May 4

1 p.m.

Assembly Room

The BrightFocus Foundation funds scientific research to defeat Alzheimer’s disease, macular degeneration and glaucoma across the world. It also provides expert information on these heartbreaking diseases. Representatives will be here to share strides made in their Alzheimer’s research.

Photography Club

Last Tuesday of every month 10 a.m.

Social Room

Have you heard about the newest club at Masonic Village? You will 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 hobby flourish!

Afternoon Movie: Judi Dench

Film Festival - “Murder on the Orient Express” (2017)

Thursday, May 4

2:30 p.m.

Social Room

In this retelling of Agatha Christie’s classic mystery, a train ride through Europe on the famed Orient Express becomes the setting for murder. Cast: Judi Dench, William Defoe, Penelope Cruz

Channel 956 Movie Theater:

“The Prince & Me” (2004)

Friday, May 5

7 p.m.

Channel 956

As soon as Paige arrives on campus, sparks fly with one of her classmates, Eddie. But she’s clueless that he’s actually a Danish prince. Cast: Julia Stiles, Luke Mably, Ben Miller

Kentucky Derby Party

Saturday, May 6

5:30 p.m.

Assembly Room

Ladies, get your hats ready for a contest that could bring you a $30 or $20 GE Gift Card! The races begin at 6:24 p.m., but the party starts at 5:30 p.m., giving you plenty of time to place your bets, enjoy a Mint Julep and get a bite to eat. Be sure to bring your favorite appetizer to share.

Saturday Night at the Movies: “Megan Leavey” (2017)

Saturday, May 6

7 p.m.

Assembly Room

In this affecting, true-life drama, U.S. Marine Megan Leavey and her bomb-sniffing dog build a bond of trust and loyalty that sees them through more than 100 missions during the Iraq War, until an improvised explosive device injures them both. Cast: Kate Mara, Ramon Rodriguez, Tom Felton

Channel 956 Movie Theater: “Anna and the King” (1999)

Sunday, May 7

7 p.m.

Channel 956

Loosely based on the 1944 novel, “Anna and the King of Siam,” the story centers around Anna Leonowens, an English school teacher in Siam during the late 19th century, who becomes the teacher of King Mongkut’s many children and wives. The film was mostly shot in Malaysia, particularly in the Penang, Ipoh and Langkawi regions. Cast: Jodie Foster, Chow Yun-Fat, Bai Ling

Writers’ Club

Monday, May 8 10 a.m.

Social Room

Do you have the desire to write essays, short stories or memoirs? Join your friends and neighbors as they take turns reading from their creations.

The Village Workshop Meeting

Tuesday, May 9 10 a.m.

Activity Room 5

The Village Workshop is a non-profit club giving Masonic Village residents the space for woodworking, crafting and minor repairs. There are a wide variety of hand and power tools available for use. Also, there is a separate “finishing room” for painting and varnishing. There are enough workstations for several people to work at the same time. All are welcome!

Ring Pittsburgh: Spring Concert

Tuesday, May 9 7 p.m.

Assembly Room

Ring Pittsburgh continues to provide live musical entertainment for you this spring. Come enjoy one of their six spring concerts, featuring a wide variety of musical styles, including popular rock, movie themes, patriotic, hymn tune adaptations and a couple of handbell-only compositions. You will recognize one of their amazing ringers!

RLA Executive Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 10

10 a.m.

Social Room

All residents are always welcome to observe the Executive Board meetings. If you want to add to the agenda, contact Donna Billings (412-4188738) at least two weeks before the meeting date. However, if you only want to speak about an agenda item, let Donna know before the meeting.

RLA Quarterly Meeting

Wednesday, May 10

11 a.m.

Assembly Room

Come grab a donut and learn more about our new technical committee, phone system and Dining Services scholarships.

Ladies Night at the Pub with Gary

Prisby

Wednesday, May 10 5 p.m.

Great Room

Drink specials, great music, family and friends. What more could you ask for? Plan on spending some extra time in the Great Room to enjoy all of the action and fun.

PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Afternoon Movie: Judy Dench

Film Festival - “J. Edgar”

(2011) Rated R

Thursday, May 11

2:30 p.m.

Social Room

Leonardo DiCaprio stars as J. Edgar Hoover, the longtime FBI director as notorious for his overzealous methods of law enforcement as for the rumors regarding his cross-dressing and close relationship with protégé Clyde Tolson. Cast: Judi Dench, Naomi Watts, Armie Hammer

Channel 956 Movie Theater:

“The Hustle” (2019)

Friday, May 12

7 p.m.

Channel 956

Josephine Chesterfield is a glamorous, seductive Brit who defrauds gullible wealthy men. Penny amasses wads of cash by ripping off her marks in neighborhood bars. Despite their different methods, both are masters of the art of the fleece, so they con the men who have wronged women. Cast: Anne Hathaway, Rebel Wilson, Alex Sharp

Saturday Night at the Movies:

“Million Dollar Arm” (2014)

Saturday, May 13

7 p.m.

Assembly Room

Sports agent J.B. Bernstein launches a reality show to find India’s best cricketers, with the goal of turning them into professional baseball players. Cast: Jon Hamm, Aasif Mandvi, Bill Paxton

Channel 956 Movie Theater:

“1408” (2007)

Sunday, May 14

7 p.m.

Channel 956

Writer and paranormal debunker Mike Enslin is determined to demystify the ghostly events in Room 1408 of the Dolphin Hotel, even though a hotel clerk warns him against it. But Enslin believes the eerie goings-on may be best-seller material. Cast: John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson, Tony Shalhoub

Book Discussion Group

Monday, May 15 1 p.m.

Activity Room 2

Our book selection for May is “The Personal Librarian” by Marie Benedict and Victoria C. Murray. This historical novel tells the story of an extraordinary woman, famous for her intellect, style and wit, and the lengths she must go to preserve her white identity in the racist world in which she lives. Call Phoebe Herrington at 412-741-2940 if you have any questions.

MVS Rehab Presents:

The Therapy Process

Tuesday, May 16 1 p.m.

Assembly Room

This in-service program will review the three types of therapy we offer, how you can order and set up services, where/how services will take place, payment processes, duration of services, transportation and other logistics.

Todd DePastino: World War I Conclusion

Tuesday, May 16

7 p.m.

Assembly Room

Todd DePastino concludes his series on World War I with a discussion of a peace so disastrous that it virtually guaranteed a resumption of war. This “Peace to End All Peace” was known as the Versailles Treaty, which Woodrow Wilson negotiated in 1919. The end result was an impoverished, humiliated, but not entirely broken Germany, a Soviet Russia and a newly isolationist United States.

Allegheny Health Network

Lecture with Dr. Coppola:

What are the Benefits of Early Cancer Detection?

Thursday, May 18

1 p.m.

Assembly Room

We all need to keep good health in mind when making choices to prevent illness. Knowing your body and the challenges that you may face is very important and helpful. Dr. Coppola will discuss how you can keep on top of your health status and benefit from it.

Friday Evening Classics

Friday, May 19

7 p.m.

Assembly Room

Eleanor Howe presents this series of programs featuring a variety of composers, styles, moods, genres and instruments with an introduction to each piece. We celebrate holidays and seasons with appropriate music. Feel free to bring friends and an optional beverage.

Saturday Night at the Movies:

Saturday, May 20

7 p.m.

Assembly Room

Commitment-phobic bride-to-be Maggie Carpenter has already left three men at the altar when sexist newspaper columnist Ike Graham writes an offensive, inaccurate story about her. He will get fired unless he talks to her in person. Cast: Julia Roberts, Richard Gere, Joan Cusack

Channel 956 Movie Theater: “The Sentinel” (2006)

Sunday, May 21 7 p.m.

Channel 956

When a government agent is murdered in the nation’s Capitol, all evidence points to Secret Service agent Pete Garrison as the prime suspect. Convinced the setup is part of a plan to infiltrate the White House, Garrison works to prove his innocence. Cast: Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Kim Basinger

Writers’ Club

Monday, May 22

10 a.m.

Social Room

Do you have the desire to write essays, short stories or memoirs? Join your friends and neighbors as they take turns reading from their creations.

Memorial Day Program

Tuesday, May 23

7 p.m.

Assembly Room

Do you know why the flag is folded the way it is? What are the origins of the 21 gun salute? Come to this Memorial Day program to pay your respect to all the veterans who gave their all to keep our country free. Learn the answers to these questions and the origins of many traditions we use on this day.

Afternoon Movie: Judi Dench

Film Festival - “Quantum of Solace” (2008)

Thursday, May 25

2:30 p.m.

Social Room

Picking up an hour after the events of 2006’s “Casino Royale,” this James Bond adventure finds 007 tracking a traitor who’s infiltrated MI6. The trail leads to the head of a world environmental agency being used as a façade to mask a sinister plot.

Cast: Judi Dench, Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylenko

“Runaway Bride” (1999)

CALENDAR KEY

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9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR)

9 a.m. Hand & Foot Game (CR)

9:50 a.m. Quaker Village

10 a.m. Tai Chi (AR)

11 a.m. Walking Group (AR)

1 p.m. Acrylics In Abstract (AS)

1:30 p.m. Project Linus (CR)

4 p.m. Lifelong Learning (AR)

1 p.m. Mahjong (CR)

1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6)

7 p.m. Memorial Day Program (AR) 28

11 a.m. Worship

1:30 p.m. Mindful Discussion Roundtable (A2)

7 p.m. Channel 956 Theater: “Must Love Dogs”

29

Memorial Day 1:30 p.m. Project Linus (CR)

4 p.m. Lifelong Learning (AR)

30

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)

10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool)

11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR)

11 a.m. Lunch at Evia Greek

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)

5

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 p.m. BrightFocus Program: Macular, Glaucoma & Alzheimer’s Disease (AR)

1 p.m. Watercolor/Open Studio (AS)

1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6)

2:30 p.m. Afternoon Movie: “Murder on the Orient Express” (SR)

4 p.m. Chess Club (AS)

11

10 a.m. RLA Exec Board Meeting (SR)

10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool)

11 a.m. RLA Quarterly Meeting (AR)

11 a.m. Fit for Life (A6)

11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (A6)

1 p.m. Bible Study (AR)

2 p.m. Ping Pong (A6)

4:15 p.m. Masonic Ringers (SR)

5 p.m. Ladies Night at the Pub with Gary Brisby (GR)

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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) 6:15 p.m. Italian Wine Tasting and Education at Dreadnaught Wines

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 p.m. Watercolor/Open Studio (AS)

1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6)

2;30 p.m. Afternoon Movie: “J. Edgar”

(SR)

4 p.m. Chess Club (AS)

18

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 p.m. Pour Acrylics (AS)

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: “The Prince & Me”

12

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 p.m. Pour Acrylics (AS)

1:15 p.m. Skip Bo (SR)

7 p.m. Tripoly (AR)

7 p.m. Channel 956 Theater: “The Hustle”

10 a.m. Handmade Book Series (AS)

1 p.m. PLARN (SR)

5:30 p.m. Kentucky Derby Party (AR)

7 p.m. Saturday Night at the Movies: “Megan Leavey” (AR)

13

10 a.m. Botanical Society Open Studio (AS)

1 p.m. PLARN (SR)

6:30 p.m. Pittsburgh Philharmonic Orchestra Concert

7 p.m. Saturday Night at the Movies: “Million Dollar Arm” (AR)

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. Lorelei Stein Presents: “Military Nurses in the Vietnam War” (AR)

1 p.m.

10

1

7

8:30 a.m. Fellowship Breakfast

10 a.m. Handmade Book Series (AS)

1 p.m. PLARN (SR)

7 p.m. Saturday Night at the Movies: “Annie” (AR)

PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Poetry Group

Friday, May 26

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 could look like. All are welcome, even just to observe and enjoy.

Channel 956 Movie Theater:

“How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” (2003)

Friday, May 26

7 p.m.

Channel 956

To help land an account, a notorious player makes a bet with his co-workers that he can get a woman to fall in love with him in just 10 days. But he bets on the wrong girl - a writer who’s working on an article about how to get rid of a guy in 10 days. Cast: Kate Hudson, Matthew McConaughey, Kathryn Hahn

Jazz Ma Tazz

Friday, May 26

7 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:

“Annie” (1999)

Saturday, May 27

7 p.m.

Assembly Room

Annie is the optimistic orphan whose life is about to take a turn for the better thanks to billionaire Oliver Warbucks. Based on the classic comic strip, “Little Orphan Annie,” this charming musical follows Annie as she looks for her parents and finds her way into the hearts of everyone she meets, except cruel orphanage matron Miss Hannigan, that is! This television movie production hits all the high notes. Cast: Alicia Morton, Kathy Bates, Victor Garber

Mindful Discussion

Round Table

Sunday, May 28

1:30 p.m.

Activity Room 2

The MDR meets for friendly conversation, pro and con, on a variety of subjects.

Channel 956 Movie Theater:

“Must Love Dogs” (2005)

Sunday, May 28

7 p.m.

Channel 956

Divorcée Sarah Nolan isn’t ready for romance. But when her sister signs her up for an online dating service, loveseeking mates come calling. While one Mr. Maybe is rife with possibilities, another is even more intriguing. Cast: Diane Lane, John Cusack, Elizabeth Perkins

Scooter Clinic

Tuesday, May 30

9 - 11:30 a.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 devices. For your convenience and to eliminate waiting, please call ext. 3100 to make an appointment.

Lorelei Stein Presents: “Military Nurses of the Vietnam War - Tenacity, Courage and Loss”

Wednesday, May 31

7 p.m.

Assembly Room

The Vietnam War was instrumental in changing and advancing medical care. While the principal focus was the treatment of the wounded, it’s important to understand how providing this care impacted the practitioners. This research study sought to answer the question: What was the war experience like for nurses who cared for the soldiers?

Art Classes

Handmade Book Series –Moving onto the Next Chapter

Saturdays, May 6, 20 & 27

10 a.m. – Noon

Art Studio

The pamphlet or butterfly stitch is one of the most versatile techniques of bookbinding. Learn how to do this simple stitch and explore cover variations. All materials provided. Instructor: Karen Campbell. Please register with Karen Hammond.

Rescheduled! Pour Acrylics

May 5 & 12

1 – 3 p.m.

Art Studio

Enjoy two weeks of creating with acrylic paints, chains and hair dryers. Beginners welcome! Instructor: Susan Bikowski

NEW! Acrylics in Abstract

May 16 & 23

1 – 3 p.m.

Art Studio

This class is for beginners.

One-on-One Drawing Perspective

By appointment only!

Art Studio

Create the illusion of a three-dimensional geometric object on a two-dimensional surface. Instructor: Charles (Charlie) Pryor. Maximum: three people. Call Karen Hammond to schedule a time with Charlie.

LIFELONG LEARNING

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

The

World’s

Greatest Geological Sites –U.S. and Canada

May 1

The Grand Canyon – Earth’s Layers

Studying the various layers of the canyon, we will learn about its formation, its connection to the Gulf of California and the San Andreas Fault.

Mammoth Cave – Worlds

Underground

Mammoth Cave is the largest cave system in the world, located in Kentucky and covering over 390 miles created from underground water.

May 8

Bryce Canyon – Exquisite Caves

Like the Grand Canyon, erosion has played a part in the creation of Utah’s Bryce Canyon. It’s known for its volume of pinnacles and hoodoos. But unlike the Grand Canyon, a river did not form it.

Devil’s Tower – Igneous Enigmas

Why does nature love hexagons? Well, we’ll find out by studying this tower of igneous columns.

May 15

Columbia Glacier – Unusual Glacier Cycles

Found in Alaska, we’ll see how climate change has caused this glacier to recede.

Bay of Fundy – Inexorable Cycle of Tides

Studying the principals of tides, we’ll learn what causes the

DINING 3912

MAY MONTHLY DRINK SPECIAL

LEMON DROP

1.5 oz. Vodka

½ oz. Triple Sec

¾ oz. Lemon Juice

½ oz. Simple Syrup

½ oz. Cointreau

Build in shaker and pour over ice. Serve in rocks glass rimmed with sugar. Add lemon garnish.

WEEKLY DRINK SPECIALS

May 3 – 9

MARGARITA

1 oz. Tequila

1 oz. Triple Sec

½ oz. Lime Juice

2 oz. Sweet and Sours Mix

Build in rocks glass with salted rim

Add lime garnish

May 10 - 16

PEACHTINI

2 oz. Vodka

2 oz. Peach

Schnapps

½ oz. Simple Syrup

½ oz. Lemon Juice

Serve in martini glass

high and low tides and about the geology between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

May 22

Hawaii – Volcanic Island Beauty

Stretching for 3,600 miles across the western Pacific Ocean, the Hawaiian Island causes a sharp bend in the Emperor Seamount chain.

Yellowstone – Geysers and Hot Springs

Created by a hotspot below the Earth’s crust, Yellowstone National Park is in a gigantic caldera of a super volcano.

May 17 - 23

SCREWDRIVER

2 oz. Vodka

5 oz. Orange Juice

Serve in tall glass with ice

Add orange garnish

May 24 - 30

RED, WHITE AND BOOZY

1 oz. Blue Curacao

1 oz. Grenadine

3 oz. Lemonade

1 oz. Vodka

Served layered in a tall glass with ice

MEETINGS AND CLUBS

Mondays 1:30 p.m. Project Linus Work Group Card Room

Wednesdays 4:15 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.

Second Wednesday 10 a.m.

BYOB Social Exercise Club Social Room

RLA Executive Board Meeting Social Room

Fourth Friday 1:30 p.m. Poetry Group Art Studio

Last Friday 7:00 p.m. Jazz Ma Tazz Activity Room 2

GAMES AND CARD GROUPS

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

Spiritual Gatherings

Sundays 11 a.m.

Worship Service, Assembly Room Led by Rev. Tim Reichard

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

Thursdays 11 a.m. Mass, Social Room Led by Father Matthew

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.

Lunch Trip to Evia Greek

Wednesday, May 3

11 a.m.

Cost of your lunch

Evia offers authentic Greek cuisine made with seasonal, fresh and local ingredients. Guests can order Greek staples such as Dolmades, Pastitsio or Spanakopita, as well as authentic Greek dishes and specials that can’t be found anywhere else in the city. Call the registration line by April 28.

River City Brass: “Porgy & Bess Meets Rhapsody in Blue”

Friday, May 5

6:30 p.m.

Your Ticket

The season closes with a semi-staged production of Gershwin’s “Porgy & Bess”. The concert will also present Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” arranged for piano, the River City Brass, as well as popular songs from the Great American Songbook. Call 412-434-7222 for tickets, then call the registration line to reserve your seat on the coach.

Pittsburgh Philharmonic Orchestra: Igor Stravinsky’s “Firebird Suite” and the Pittsburgh premiere of Florence

Price’s “Symphony No. 3”

Saturday, May 13 6:30 p.m.

Your Ticket

A blast from the past, the Pittsburgh Philharmonic Orchestra has outgrown the Assembly Room! Take the opportunity to enjoy them in the theater at the Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center. See Karen for your reservation by May 5.

Pittsburgh Symphony Pops: Renée Elise Goldsberry

Sunday, May 14 1:30 p.m.

Your Ticket

A Tony Award winner and graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, Renée Elise Goldsberry joins the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for a concert not to be missed. Made famous by originating the role of Angelica Schuyler in the smash Broadway production of “Hamilton,” this superstar will sing favorites from this iconic musical, alongside selections from “The Lion King,” “Rent” and more! For tickets, call Erin Lynn at 412-392-3324, and then call the registration line to reserve your seat on the coach.

Trip to Dreadnaught Wines

Wednesday, May 17

6:15 p.m.

$20

The last Mystery Evening Trip was an education on wine and wine sampling and was so much fun! Get ready to do it again. We will explore the regions of Italy, from North to South, while tasting wines. We can imagine the beautiful hills and towns while sipping on bubbles, reds and whites from Italia! Deb Mortillar will guide us through the wines and talk about her travels and studies throughout Italy. Limited seating – open to the first 20 residents to bring $20 to Karen!

Shopping at Grove City Outlets

Wednesday, May 24

9 a.m.

Your Purchases

Get ready for summer with the hottest apparel, scents and foods! It’s always a successful shopping trip, even if you just go along for the ride. There are many shops and placwes to sit and rest. Call the registration line by May 19 to get your seat on the bus.

STANDARD TRIPS

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

Fellowship Breakfast

Saturday, May 27

8:30 a.m.

$9

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. The meal is served by and benefits members of local Pennsylvania Rainbow Assemblies and DeMolay Chapters. Call the registration line by April 27.

Monday,

Monday, May 22 Super Wal-Mart at Robinson

Tuesdays & Thursdays Quaker Village Shopping Center

Fridays Village of Sewickley

from

Sunday Various Churches in Sewickley See Information Desk

ENJOY LIFE YOUR WAY

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