Elizabethtown Village Living - December, 2021 by Masonic Villages

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ON-CAMPUS EVENTS Featured Events..........................................................p. 4 Spiritual Gatherings...................................................p. 8 Crafts.............................................................................p. 8 Social and Games.......................................................p. 9 Meetings and Clubs ...................................................p. 10 Calendar........................................................................p. 12 Wellness ........................................................................p. 14 Dining.............................................................................p. 16

OFF-CAMPUS EVENTS Standard Trips ............................................................p. 18 Excursions.....................................................................p. 19

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Recreation Department:

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Baird Wellness Center:

33783 Village Living is published monthly. If you have any questions, comments or ideas on current or upcoming trips, please call the Recreation Department. To view this publication electronically, visit MasonicVillageElizabethtown.org and select “Lifestyle.”

Christmas at Longwood Gardens MONDAY, DEC. 13

Pick-up: Clubhouse - 2:15 p.m. and FMCC - 2:30 p.m. Return: 10 p.m. $27

This holiday season, wrap yourself up in the warmth and chill as we showcase the dramatically beautiful contrast of fire and ice. Inside, set your spirits ablaze with towering trees adorned in amber to fiery red tones, flickering flame lanterns and an inviting mountain retreat. Stroll through half a million lights that dazzle and delight, and relish in the splendor of the season. Dinner may be purchased at Longwood Gardens. RSVP by Dec. 6. Please note: For this trip, there are only two pick up locations.

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TaylorMarie Clothing Sale

Elaine’s Angel Pin Sale

Keystone Room

FRIDAY, DEC. 3, 10 A.M. – 3 P.M.

TaylorMarie's provides a day at a boutique, right in our community! They are a mobile retail clothing store that sells fashionable women's clothing and accessories from respected, highquality brands. The boutique will have up to 19 racks of clothing in sizes from petite to 3X, along with a nice selection of accessories.

TUESDAY, DEC. 7, NOON – 4 P.M. The annual holiday Angel pin sale is back! Angel pins and seasonal gifts, made by resident Elaine Bleiler, will be available for purchase. All proceeds benefit the Bleiler Caring Cottage, which is home to eight individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities.

Ancient Voices

FRIDAY, DEC. 3, 7 P.M.

Deike Auditorium & Channel 956

Spirit Wind Records recording artist David Rose, of Mexican/Indian and Native American heritage (Choctaw/Cherokee), has been a lifelong musician. David's flute music has been featured on Mars Lasar's “Tahoe Spirit,” MSNBC and at multiple gatherings around the United States. Whisperings pianist Dan Kennedy has performed in 21 states, as well as Canada. As a recording artist, Dan has been heard on over 250 radio stations, as well as on Pandora, Spotify, Music Choice and SiriusXM. Blending the old and the new, the Ancient Voices performance is entertaining and educational, and they engage audiences in musical insight and cultural conversation. The Ancient Voices debut album “Under Open Sky” was released in 2020.

Music Merrymakers Holiday Sing-A-Long MONDAY, DEC. 6, 2 P.M. Deike Auditorium

Join the Masonic Village Music Merrymakers as they lead you in your favorite Christmas carols. The best way to spread Christmas cheer is by singing loud for all to hear!

iPhone 102 - A Senior’s Guide to iPhone Basics WEDNESDAY, DEC. 8, 1:30 P.M. Keystone Room

So, you have an iPhone but don’t know how to use some of the basic apps and functions that are so important for seniors? Join resident Sandi Hathaway in this class to become more comfortable with the things the iPhone can do for you. Included in this class will be: health and medical ID, basic camera, email, texts and inserting photos in texts and emails. No question is too basic. The presentation will take about 45 minutes, with 15 extra minutes for individual questions. Bring your iPhone, fully charged.

BonWorth Fashion Sale

FRIDAY, DEC. 10, 10 A.M. – 2 P.M. GLH Studio B

BonWorth has been a nationally recognized retailer of quality women's fashion for over 50 years. This trunk show brings their fashions directly to you for your shopping convenience. It features a 30% off sale of seasonal wardrobe items, such as attractive and fashionable easy-care slacks, tops and accessories for you to purchase.

Christmas Tree Legends FRIDAY, DEC. 10, 2 P.M. Keystone Room

Many legends exist about the origin of the Christmas tree. Join resident Judy Parrish for some interesting and informative facts about these legends. A second program will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m., in the GLH Solarium.

Christmas in Perfect Harmony WEDNESDAY, DEC. 8, 7 P.M. Deike Auditorium & Channel 956

We invite you to an original concert experience designed to be an unforgettable part of your holiday season. Area favorite vocalists Ric Zimmerman, Kat Prickett and Sarah Poague will sing stunning arrangements of favorite sacred and secular holiday classics, accompanied by pianist Joe Sharick. This program includes original choreography and special music arrangements created by area artists especially for this production.

Christmas at the White House

New Cumberland Town Band Holiday Concert

Keystone Room

SUNDAY, DEC. 12, 3 P.M.

THURSDAY, DEC. 9, 10 A.M.

Residents Walt and Margie Cook will educate you on how the holiday has evolved since John and Abigail Adams lived in the White House. Learn how the Christmas trees, children’s pets, gingerbread houses and more are part of the White House Christmas tradition.

Brossman Ballroom The New Cumberland Town Band had its beginning in 1946 and has grown into an independent, self-supporting organization over the past 71 years. Under the direction of Frank Schreiner, they will entertain you with your favorite holiday tunes, performed big band style!

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Pictures with Your Pets

Wreaths Across America

Keystone Room

Masonic Village Cemetery

TUESDAY, DEC. 14, 1 – 3 P.M.

Would you like a Christmas picture to give to family and friends? Mick McCurdy, Masonic Village resident photographer, will take a picture of you (with a pet or without; bring your own or choose one of ours). Space is limited, and you must sign up for a time by calling the James Buchanan front desk (ext. 14512). No charge, but a small donation is appreciated. A second session is scheduled for Wed., Dec. 15, 12 – 2 p.m., in the Keystone Room.

Holiday Favorites Organ Concert

TUESDAY, DEC. 14, 7 P.M.

SATURDAY, DEC. 18, 12 P.M.

Join us for an official Wreaths Across America ceremony and laying of wreaths to remember our veterans buried at the Masonic Village Cemetery, dating back to a veteran of the Spanish American War and veterans of America’s Civil War. A Sell Chapel ceremony will occur at 2 p.m. on the same day to recognize veterans at rest in the Columbarium. This ceremony is open to the entire community. Civil War reenactors will be here to assist, and members of the Veterans Events Committee will oversee the ceremony. Note: There will not be parking available at the cemetery. Attendees need to call ext. 39930 to reserve transportation. Please park at the FMCC parking lot, and the shuttle will pick up at the Brossman tower.

Deike Auditorium

With the generous donation of the Roland organ, we are once again able to offer concerts of organ music to our auditorium audiences. We are pleased to present organist Richard Frey, member of the York Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, playing both sacred and secular familiar songs of the season to brighten your spirits and fill you with cheer this beautiful time of the year.

Holiday Paintings of Norman Rockwell

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 15, 10 A.M. Keystone Room

The idea of a “Norman Rockwell Christmas” is one that has crystallized in American culture, and our celebrations of Christmas in particular. Images of children sleigh-riding, families around the tree, Dickensian carolers and Santa and his elves preparing for his big night were popularized on the covers of the Saturday Evening Post. Warm your spirit by enjoying images of Rockwell’s timeless, often humorous images of the holiday season. The lecture is given by Cindy Rose, professor of humanities at Harrisburg Area Community College.

Movie Showing: “White Christmas” SUNDAY, DEC. 19, 2 P.M. Deike Auditorium

The holiday classic Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” stars Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera Ellen. A successful song-and-dance team become romantically involved with a sister act and team up to save the failing Vermont inn of their former commanding general. This movie is not rated and has a run time of two hours.

Visits from Santa

MONDAY, DEC. 20, 1-3 P.M. Grand Lodge Hall

Santa and his helper will be visiting. Listen for jingle bells and ho-ho-ho’s. Come and tell Santa your Christmas wishes, and receive a special treat! Santa will also visit the James Buchanan Clubhouse and Smith North on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1-3 p.m.

Jay Smar Ol’ Tyme Country Christmas Show MONDAY, DEC. 20, 2 P.M. Keystone Room

Enjoy Familiar Christmas songs preceded by their origin, as well as easy bluegrass Christmas sing-a-longs, a Christmas song written by a monk in 1646 and a guitar instrumental version of “What Child Is This?” The program includes flat-foot fiddlin’ and singin’.

Jim Correnti Presents “The Nutcracker Suite” on Piano WEDNESDAY, DEC. 22, 2 P.M. Keystone Room

Jim studied at New York City’s Juilliard School as a scholarship student of Adele Marcus, receiving his Bachelor of Music degree in 1970. He has been a soloist with the Garden State Philharmonic Orchestra and the Plainfield Symphony (NJ) and does over 250 performances annually. He is presently Director of Keyboard Activities at Eastern University and teaches piano at Philadelphia Biblical University. He will perform excerpts from the Christmas classic, “The Nutcracker Suite.”

New Year’s Eve Party, Featuring the Josh Squared Band FRIDAY, DEC. 31, 9 P.M. Brossman Ballroom

Come and celebrate the New Year 2022 in person with us and with one of your favorite bands. After performing in The Headliners, Josh Tindall, vocals and keys, and Josh Duma, sax, formed the Josh Squared Band to showcase tunes from the past 70 years that will start the party and get you dancing the night away. The two Joshes, along with their female vocalist, drummer and guitarist, have performed throughout the northeast specializing in a wide variety of quality music that entertains audiences of all ages. Great food and beverages will be available. You may also BYOB. This year, due to limited seating, this special event will be strictly for retirement living residents. If you are interested in attending, please contact Rhonda Conaway at ext. 33277. If you are requesting transportation, please state your pick-up location. Reservations are required. RSVP deadline is Monday, Dec. 20. 7

SPIRITUAL GATHERINGS Sundays, 8:15 & 10 a.m.

Worship Service, Sell Chapel and Channel 956

Mondays, 9:30 a.m.

Handbell Practice, Sell Chapel

Mondays, 9:30 a.m.

Bible Study, Life Long Learning Center

Mondays, 1:30 p.m.

Women’s Chorus Rehearsal, Sell Chapel

Tuesdays, 10 a.m.

Sell Chapel Choir Rehearsal, Sell Chapel

Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m.

Men’s Choir Rehearsal, Sell Chapel

Wednesdays, 2 p.m.

Mid-week Service Broadcast, Channel 956

Thursdays, 2 p.m.

Bible Study, Keystone Room

Thursdays, 5:30 p.m.

Vespers, GLH Solarium

Fridays, 9 a.m.

Men’s Bible Study, James Buchanan All Purpose Room No meeting on Dec. 24.

Thurs., Dec. 2, 10 a.m.

Searching the Scriptures (Women’s Group), Keystone Room

Sun., Dec. 5, 2 p.m.

A Blue Christmas Service, Sell Chapel

Wed., Dec. 8, 1:30 p.m.

Men’s Chorus Rehearsal, Sell Chapel

Fri., Dec. 10, 10:30 a.m.

Special Singles, Keystone Room

Mon., Dec. 13, Sell Chapel Book Club, 2 p.m. 617 Garfield Dr.

Tues., Dec. 14, 8 a.m.

Men’s Freemasonry Discussion Group, Brossman Ballroom

Fri., Dec. 17, 2 p.m.

Shabbat, Conoy Conference Room

Fri., Dec. 24, 2 p.m.

Christmas Eve Service, Channel 956

Fri., Dec. 24, 5:30 p.m.

Christmas Eve Service, GLH Solarium

Fri., Dec. 24, 7 p.m.

Christmas Eve Service, Sell Chapel and Channel 956

CRAFTS Express your creativity and pick up a new hobby! Craft classes are open to all retirement living residents. Call ext. 33277 to reserve a place in class. CERAMICS CLASSES GLH Studio C $5 Every Tuesday

Class I: 8:30 – 11 a.m. Class II: 1 – 3 p.m. HOLIDAY DOOR DECORATIONS GLH Studio B $8 Thurs., Dec. 2

Class I: 9 – 11 a.m. Class II: 1 – 3 p.m. RSVP by Nov. 29

DECORATED AND LIGHTED HOLIDAY WINE BOTTLES GLH Studio B $5 Thursday, Dec. 9

Class I: 9 – 11 a.m. Class II: 1 – 3 p.m. RSVP by Dec. 3

HOLIDAY WINTER SNOWMAN GLOBES GLH Studio B $5 Thursday, Dec. 16

Class I: 9 – 11 a.m. Class II: 1 – 3 p.m. RSVP by Dec. 9

FRESH HOLLY AND PINE CENTERPIECES GLH Studio B $5 Thursday, Dec. 23

Class I: 9 – 11 a.m. Class II: 1 – 3 p.m. RSVP by Dec. 2

SOCIAL AND GAMES Mondays, 9 a.m.

Cornhole, Brossman Ballroom, Salon IV

Fridays, 2 p.m.

Virtual Bingo Bash, Channel 957 Please note: No games on Dec. 10, 24 and 31. To register, please call Liz Grosh at ext. 33930.

Mondays, 1 p.m.

Mahjong, Patton Campus Lobby

Mondays, 3 p.m.

Scrabble for Fun, Keystone Room

Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, 9 a.m.

Morning Stretch, Keystone Room

Mondays, 6:30 p.m.

Contract Bridge, Keystone Room

Mondays, 6:45 p.m.

Mahjong, Sycamore South Rec. Room

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 p.m.

8 Ball Billiards, JB East Game Room Call Paul Weaver, ext. 15186, for more details.

Tuesdays, 1 p.m.

Pickleball, Patton Campus Gym

Tuesdays, 6 p.m.

Shuffleboard, Brossman Ballroom, Salon II

Sat., Dec. 4, 2 p.m.

Bingo, Keystone Room

Wednesdays, 9 a.m.

Wii Bowling, GLH Solarium

Sun., Dec. 12, 5 p.m.

Wine and Cheese Social, Keystone Room

Wednesdays, 6 p.m.

Pinochle, Keystone Room

Mon., Dec. 13, 1 p.m.

Scrabble by the Rules, Event Planning Lobby

Thursdays, 9 a.m.

Pickleball, Patton Campus Gym

Fri., Dec. 17, 3 p.m.

Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.

Mahjong, Smith North Rec. Room For more information, call Denise Koch at ext. 13984.

Tree of Life Social (formerly Resident Happy Hour), Keystone Room Free drinks for donations to the Tree of Life

Sat., Dec. 18, 6:30 p.m.

Holiday Trivia Night with Bob Reigh, Lodge Multipurpose Room

Mon., Dec. 20, 6 p.m.

Horseracing, Brossman Ballroom Salon III

Wed., Dec. 22, 1 p.m.

Scrabble by the Rules, GLH Square (lobby outside of GLH Shoppe)

Mon., Dec. 27, 6 p.m.

Bingo, Brossman Ballroom, Salon III

Thursdays, 7 p.m.

Canasta, Clubhouse Lobby

Fridays, 10 a.m.

Ceramics, Smith North Ceramics Room

Fridays, 12:30 p.m.

500 Rummy, JB Game Room

Fridays, 1 p.m.

Mahjong, GLH Square (lobby outside of the GLH Shoppe) For more information, call Denise Koch at ext. 13984.

Fridays, 1:30 p.m.

Checkmate Club, Brown Apartment Rec Room All are invited to play or watch chess. Call Walter Pankoe, ext. 15355, for more info. 9

MEETINGS AND CLUBS

Mondays, 1 p.m.

Masonic Village Piece Makers Quilting Group, Sycamore North Rec. Room

Mondays, 1:30 p.m.

Line Dancing Class, Brossman Ballroom, Salon I

Tuesdays, 10 a.m.

Classes for the Curious, GLH Life Long Learning Center Classes will cover Western Literature.

Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m.

Social Hour Discussion Group, Recreation Center Studio A Join friends as they discuss anything and everything in this lively discussion hour. Call ext. 39930 for a monthly list of subjects.

Wednesdays, 9 a.m.

Craft Group Meeting, JB Craft Room

Wednesdays, 10 a.m.

The Inquisitives, Zoom This group takes a rational look at some of America’s serious social problems. Everyone is invited. To receive a link to the Zoom meeting, please send an email to MVE.Inquisitves@yahoo.com.

Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.

MV Knitters, JB Lobby

Fridays, 10 a.m.

Music Merrymakers Rehearsal, GLH Solarium

Saturdays, 9 a.m.

Coloring Club, Event Planning Lobby Please bring your own coloring books and supplies. Contact Linda Semler, ext. 13845, with questions.

Wednesdays, Thursdays, Sundays, 1 – 3 p.m.

Art Studio and Gallery Hours: The Art Gallery will feature seasonal art in December. Drop in and enjoy our festive artwork in celebration of the season. The Art Gallery is adjacent to the atrium in the Freemasons Cultural Center. Beyond these hours, if the doors are open, you’re welcome to visit.

Thurs., Dec. 2, MVE Resident Association, 9:30 a.m. Deike Auditorium

Thurs., Dec. 2, Book Club Meeting with the 1 p.m. Village Bookies, GLH Conoy Conference Room. This month’s book is “Daughter of Moloka’i” by Alan Brennert. Thurs., Dec. 2, Caregiver Support Group, 1:30 p.m. Lodge Multipurpose Room Facilitated by Masonic Village social workers, this group is designed for retirement living residents who are currently caregivers to someone in their home. Thurs., Dec. 2, Order of the Eastern Star 7 p.m. Meeting, Brossman Ballroom, Salon III & IV Fri., Dec. 3, 1:30 p.m.

Penn State Grey Lions, FCC Lodge Multipurpose Room Join the Penn State Grey Lions for their annual Penn State Christmas celebration. After a brief business meeting, there will be sweet treats and entertainment. 2022 dues are being collected at this meeting: individual - $10; joint - $15.

Sat., Dec. 4 12-3 p.m.

MV Model Railroad Club Open Residents of Masonic Village are welcome to see the holiday display.

Mon., Dec. 6, Noon

High 12 Club, Patton Campus Dining Room Ladies’ Day – Fellowship at 11:30 a.m., followed by a noon meal and presentation on the Bleiler Caring Cottage by Elaine and Ken Bleiler.

Mon., Dec. 6, 1:30 p.m.

Aviation Interest Group, Keystone Room Meet with fellow pilots and aviation enthusiasts and explore aviation legends and lore. This month’s topic is Marine Avaiation Training and Techniques 1950’s - 1970’s.

Wed., Dec. 8, 2 p.m.

Genealogy Workshop, GLH Life Long Learning Center

Thurs., Dec. 9, 9 a.m.

In-home Services Information Session, Sycamore North Learn about a variety of in-home and community-based services at Masonic Village to optimize overall independence.

Thurs., Dec. 9, 4 p.m.

Sat., Dec. 11, 9 a.m.

Sojourners Meeting To join the Sojourners, contact resident Jack Heinze at ext. 15417. Meetings are held in the Harrisburg Scottish Rite Cathedral. Pick-up location for this meeting will be at the FCC. The Social Order of the Beauceant (S.O.O.B.), Masonic Lodge Room Contact Sonja Alcon at ext. 15154 for more information.

Mon., Dec. 13, Bereavement Social Group, Time TBD Location TBD This group is reserved for those who have lost a loved one more than two years ago. Please call to reserve a spot. Call the Hospice Bereavement Office at ext. 33576. Mon., Dec. 13, Resident Giant and Weis Gift Card 9:30 –11:30 a.m. Sale, FCC Atrium Mon., Dec. 13, Lancaster County Life Story 10 a.m. Writing, Star Points Private Dining Room

Fri., Dec. 17, 10 a.m.

Coffee Talk with Mike Rowe, Deike Auditorium

Fri., Dec. 17, 1 p.m.

Coffee Talk with Mike Rowe, Keystone Room

Sat., Dec. 18 12-3 p.m.

MV Model Railroad Club Open Residents of Masonic Village are welcome to see the holiday display.

Mon., Dec. 20, Treichler Lodge Meeting 7 p.m. Tues., Dec. 21, MV Shriners Club Meeting, Patton 8:30 a.m. Campus Dining Room Wed., Dec. 22, Coffee with Mark, 9 a.m. Sycamore South Mon., Dec. 27, Lancaster County Life Story 10 a.m. Writing, Star Points Private Dining Room Wed., Dec. 28, Sensory Garden Work, Studio A 9:30 a.m. This month we make a beautiful bird house with the help of Ron Bahn. Virtual Bereavement Support Group The online Bereavement Support Group will be held once a month for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one in the last two years. Please call to reserve your spot monthly for each Bereavement Support Group. RSVP begins Tuesday, Dec. 7, on a first come, first served basis until we meet capacity. We will provide the date, time and log in credentials for the group. Call the Hospice Bereavement Office at ext. 33576.

Mon., Dec. 13, Resident Giant and Weis Gift Card 2 – 3:30 p.m. Sale, Keystone Room Tues., Dec. 14, Coffee with Mark, Brown Building 9 a.m. Tues., Dec. 14, Astronomy Club Meeting, GLH 11 a.m. Life Long Learning Center This month we will discover the details of the “Swan Nebula,” followed by a discussion. Call ext. 15346 or 15521 for more information. Tues., Dec 14, 7 p.m.

Amaranth Meeting, Salon III & IV

Tues., Dec. 14, Corinthian Royal Arch Chapter, 7 p.m. Lodge Room Wed., Dec. 15, Coffee with Mark, Smith North 9 a.m. Thurs., Dec. 16, Bereavement Support Group, Time TBD Location TBD Support group for those grieving the loss of a loved one in the last two years. Due to room restrictions and space capacity, you must call to reserve your spot. RSVP will begin Tuesday, Dec. 7, on a first come, first served basis, until we meet capacity. Call the Hospice Bereavement Office at ext. 33576.

Tues., Jan. 18, 10 a.m. Keystone Room

MV Travel Club, Keystone Room All residents are invited to join. Annual dues are $5. Myrtle Beach, Dec. 6 – 10; Southern Caribbean Cruise, Jan. 20 – 31, 2022; Nashville, May 16 – 21, 2022; Nova Scotia, Aug. 14 – 21, 2022; and Magical Rhine and Moselle Rivers, Oct. 18 – 27, 2022. Contact resident Ann Berger at 361-5170 for information and rates.

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DEC. 2021

SUNDAY

CALENDAR KEY Off Campus Excursions

MONDAY

TUESDAY

2 p.m. A Blue Christmas Service (Sell) 2 p.m. Songs of the Season Choral Concert

8:30 a.m. Walmart 12 p.m. High 12 Club (PCDR) 1:30 p.m. Aviation Interest Group (KR) 2 p.m. Music Merrymakers Sing-A-Long (DA)

1 p.m. Christmas Wonderland 3 p.m. New Cumberland Town Band Holiday Concert (BB) 5 p.m. Wine and Cheese Social (KR)

9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Resident Giant & Weis Gift Card Sale (FCC-A) 2 – 3:30 p.m. Resident Giant & Weis Gift Card Sale (KR) 2 p.m. Sell Chapel Book Club (617 Garfield) 2:15 p.m. Christmas at Longwood Gardens

8 a.m. Men’s Freemasonry Discussion Group (BB) 9 A.M. COFFEE WITH MARK (BB) 11 a.m. Astronomy Club (LLL) 2 p.m. Christmas Tree Legends (GLH-SO) 12:30 p.m. Dollar Tree, TJMaxx, Joann Fabrics 1 – 3 p.m. Pictures with Pets (KR) 7 p.m. Holiday Organ Favorites (DA) 7 p.m. Corinthian Royal Arch (MLR)

2 p.m. Movie Showing (DA)

1-3 p.m. Santa (GLH) 2 p.m. Jay Smar Ol’ Tyme Country Christmas (KR) 6 p.m. Horseracing (BB) 7 p.m. Treichler Lodge Meeting

8:30 a.m. Shriners Club Meeting (PCDR)

12:30 p.m. Walmart 6 p.m. Bingo (BB Salon III)

10:30 a.m. Lunch Trip: Applebee’s 7 p.m. Amaranth Meeting (BB Salon III & IV)

Standard Trips COFFEES

12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Elaine’s Angel Pin Sale (KR) 12:30 p.m. Park City Mall

Other BB

Brossman Ballroom

Brown Building

BPL

Brossman Parking Lot

Courtyard Café

Deike Auditorium

FCC-AT

Freemasons Cultural Center Atrium

Franklin’s Press

GGT

Goose and Gridiron Tavern

LLL

Life Long Learning Center

LMR

Lodge Multipurpose Room

GLH-SO Grand Lodge Hall Solarium MHCC-R Roosevelt Assembly Room MLR

Masonic Lodge Room

Keystone Room

Louis Eisenlohr

PCDR

Patton Campus Dining Room

SM-N

Smith North

SYC-N

Sycamore North

SYC-S

Sycamore South

Village Apartments

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THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

7:30 a.m. Breakfast Trip: IHOP

9:30 a.m. MVE Resident Association Meeting (DA) 10 a.m. Searching the Scriptures (KR) 12:30 p.m. Dollar Tree 1 p.m. Village Bookies (Conoy Conference Room) 1:30 p.m. Caregiver Support Group (LMR) 7 p.m. OES (BB Salon III & IV)

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. TaylorMarie Clothing Sale (KR) 1:30 p.m. Penn State Grey Lions (LMR) 2 p.m. Virtual Bingo Bash (Ch. 957) 7 p.m. Ancient Voices (DA & Ch. 956)

2 p.m. Bingo (KR) 12-3 p.m. Model Railroad Club Open

8 9:30 a.m. Sensory Garden Work (GLH Studio A) 12:30 p.m. National Christmas Center 1:30 p.m. iPhone 102 (KR) 2 p.m. Genealogy Workshop (LLL) 4 – 7:30 p.m. Holiday Magic Dinner (GLH) 7 p.m. Christmas in Perfect Harmony (DA & Ch. 956)

9 9 a.m. In-home Services Info Session (SYC-N) 10 a.m. Christmas at the White House (KR) 4 p.m. Sojourners Meeting

9 a.m. Coffee with Mark (Smith North) 10 a.m. Holiday Paintings of Norman Rockwell (KR) 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. Candlelight Dinner (Clubhouse) 12-2 p.m. Pictures with Pets (KR) 6:30 p.m. Happy Hour Show (DA)

10 a.m. Lunch Trip: Olive Garden

10 8:30 a.m. Gift & Thrift and Country Store 10 a.m. BonWorth Fashion Sale (GLH Studio B) 10:30 a.m. Special Singles (KR) 2 p.m. Christmas Tree Legends (KR)

17 9 a.m. Wegman’s Market 10 a.m. Real Talk with Mike Rowe (DA) 1 p.m. Real Talk with Mike Rowe (KR) 2 p.m. Virtual Bingo Bash (Ch. 957) 2 p.m. Shabbat (Conoy Conf.) 3 p.m. Tree of Life Social (KR)

9 A.M. COFFEE WITH MARK (SYC-S) 10:15 a.m. Lunch Trip: Roxy’s and Rhoads Gift Shop 1-3 p.m. Santa (Clubhouse) 7 p.m. Jim Correnti (KR)

12:30 p.m. Park City Mall

2 p.m. Christmas Eve Service (Ch. 956) 5:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Service (GLH-SO) 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Service (Sell & Ch. 956)

5:30 p.m. Dorothy Rose Smith Concert

9 p.m. New Year’s Eve Party (BB)

11 9 a.m. S.O.O.B. (Masonic Lodge)

18 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Farm Market Stand (FMCC-AT) 12 p.m. Wreaths Across America (MV Cemetery) 12-3 p.m. Model Railroad Club Open 2 p.m. Wreaths Across America (Sell) 2 – 4 p.m. Farm Market Stand (KR) 6:30 p.m. Holiday Trivia Night (LMR) 6:30 p.m. Susquehanna Chorale Christmas Concert

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WELLNESS Baird Wellness Center

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Located in the Freemasons Cultural Center, the Baird Wellness Center offers an array of cardiovascular and strength equipment, functional training, personal training and group fitness classes. Massage therapy and wellness workshops on mind, body and spirit are also offered. Open daily, from 5 a.m. – 9 p.m. Staff are available Mon. – Fri., 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Group exercise classes are broadcasted on MVTV Monday through Friday in the morning.

SilverSneakers® Classic TUES. & THURS. 9 – 10 A.M.

Brossman Ballroom, Salon I (Check with your insurance for coverage)

his universal class is designed to improve agility, T balance, coordination and functional capabilities. Non SilverSneakers members $3 per class (punch card available for purchase). Please pay and purchase punch card at Baird Wellness Center.

I’m In Charge

WED., JAN. 5 – MARCH 9 3 – 4 P.M. Life Long Learning Room This is a FREE class

egister at Baird Wellness Center R This is a 10-week habit-based weight loss program that aims to achieve sustainable changes in lifestyle in order to elicit the desired results and maintain those results. This program goes deeper than your typical weight loss program. While we will address diet and exercise, we will also take a look at stress, self-care, habits, accountability and other potential road blocks keeping you from your best self.

Water Walking

MON., WED. & FRI., JAN. 3 – FEB. 21, 9:30 – 10:15 A.M. Patton Pool $77

Register Dec. 13 – 27 Low-impact class using a variety of steps, speeds and arm movements to increase strength and flexibility.

Wave Runners

MON., WED. & FRI., JAN. 3 – FEB. 21, 10:30 – 11:15 A.M.

Patton Pool $77

Register Dec. 13 – 27 Low to moderate-intensity class with an emphasis on cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength and flexibility. Activities include water walking/jogging, standing aerobics, strengthening exercises using resistive equipment and stretching exercises.

H.I.I.T.

TUES. & THUR., JAN. 4 – FEB. 17 8:30 – 9:15 A.M. Patton Pool $49

Register Dec. 13 – 27 This 45-minute shallow water workout allows you to set goals, improve your aerobic capacity, increase your metabolism and build a healthier heart.

Aqua Fit

TUES. & THUR., JAN. 4 – FEB. 17 9:30 – 10:15 A.M. Patton Pool $49

Register Dec. 13 – 27 Build your cardio fitness, strengthen your core and improve your muscle tone and flexibility with this invigorating shallow water class. Activities include water walking, jogging and strengthening exercises with resistive equipment.

Open Swim/Lap Swim MONDAY – FRIDAY NOON – 6 P.M.

Patton Pool our lanes are open for lap swim, F

and two lanes are open for free swim. Must show MVP card for entry to the pool.

Wreaths Across America SATURDAY, DEC. 18, 12 P.M. Masonic Village Cemetery Join us for an official Wreaths Across America ceremony and laying of wreaths to remember our veterans buried at the Masonic Village Cemetery, dating back to a veteran of the Spanish American War and veterans of America’s Civil War. A Sell Chapel ceremony will occur at 2 p.m. to recognize veterans at rest in the Columbarium. More on p. 6.

DINING

Winter Menu Begins

Christmas Day

Café 1911 and Courtyard Café

Clubhouse and Grand Lodge Hall

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 1

Warm up with seasonal classics and new favorites.

National Cookie Day SATURDAY, DEC. 4

SATURDAY, DEC. 25, 11:30 A.M. – 2:30 P.M. On Christmas Day, the Restaurant at Grand Lodge Hall will feature pistachio-crusted, slow-roasted prime rib. The Clubhouse will feature hand-carved garlic herbcrusted New York strip steaks.

Clubhouse and Grand Lodge Hall

Christmas cookies will be shared by all.

Sour Saturday

SATURDAY, DEC. 11 Clubhouse

Drink special: $5 sours.

Holiday Magic

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 8, 4 – 7:30 P.M. Grand Lodge Hall

A snowflake fantasy will highlight the holiday magic meal. Entertainment includes harpist Louis Lynch. Reservations are required.

Candlelight Dinner

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 15, 11:30 A.M. – 1 P.M. & 4 – 7:30 P.M. Clubhouse

National Candy Cane Day SUNDAY, DEC. 26 Grand Lodge Hall

Enjoy a sweet treat!

A Christmas Carol will set the stage for this year’s candlelight dinner. Special holiday entertainment for all. Reservations are required.

National Bacon Day

Holiday at Home Take Out Meal

A variety of menu items will highlight bacon.

THURSDAY, DEC. 30 Grand Lodge Hall

FRIDAY, DEC. 17

Brossman Hallway, Outside of Salon I

Enjoy a special holiday meal in the comfort of your own home. Reservations are required.

Please note: You may only select one special holiday dinner event.

RESTAURANT LOCATIONS: Clubhouse 14507 Grand Lodge Hall 33303

Check out these fun shows from the comfort of your own couch on MVTV Channel 956! ELVIS: UP CLOSE & PERSONAL Thursday, Dec. 2, 2 p.m.

SILVER, WOOD AND IVORY Saturday, Dec. 11, 2 & 7 p.m.

MVTV

Christmas Specials

JIM MILBRAND BRASS QUARTET Monday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m.

AMERICAN GUILD OF PIANISTS Tuesday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m.

A HARP-FELT CHRISTMAS Saturday, Dec. 25, 2 & 7 p.m.

JOSH SQUARED BAND Friday, Dec. 31, 2 & 7 p.m.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for various areas and positions.

Music

in the Atrium Relax and enjoy the sounds of the season as local pianists play in the Freemasons Cultural Center Atrium on Wednesdays. Check your bulletin board, MVTV and the Village Connect Portal for a listing of times and performers.

Contact Kathi Nasatka, resident volunteer services coordinator, at ext. 33260.

STANDARD TRIPS

33205

Please call to sign up on Nov. 22, beginning at 8 a.m., at the GLH Transportation Desk for the Elizabethtown Shuttle or Village Green Transport for shopping, breakfast, lunch and supper trips, as well as Masonic Village campus meetings and entertainment provided on campus. If for any reason you need to cancel a trip on a weeknight or weekend, call the operator (0), and the bus driver will be notified. Desk closes during lunch.

DATE

LOCATION

PICK-UP

RETURN

Wednesday, Dec. 1

Breakfast Trip: IHOP, Lancaster

7:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

Thursday, Dec. 2

Dollar Tree, Middletown

12:30 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 6

Walmart, Palmyra

8:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 7

Park City Mall

12:30 p.m.

4 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 10

Gift & Thrift Shop and Country Store, Mount Joy

8:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 14

Dollar Tree, T.J. Maxx and JoAnn Fabrics, Lancaster

12:30 p.m.

4 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 16

Lunch Trip: Olive Garden, Lancaster

10 a.m.

2 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 17

Wegman’s Market, Lancaster

9 a.m.

12 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 22

Lunch Trip: Roxy’s Chatter Box and stop at Rhoads Hallmark & Gift Shop

10:15 a.m.

2:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 23

Park City Mall

12:30 p.m.

4 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 27

Walmart, Palmyra

12:30 p.m.

4 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 28

Lunch Trip: Applebee’s, Hummelstown

10:30 a.m.

2:30 p.m.

RECURRING SCHEDULE Call ext. 33205 at anytime to register Every Sunday

Sunday Shuttle Service (for the 8:15 a.m. service) 7:40 – 8 a.m.

9:15 a.m.

Every Sunday

Sunday Shuttle Service (for the 10 a.m. service)

9:10 – 9:30 a.m.

11:15 a.m.

1 p.m.

Varies

Every Tuesday, Elizabethtown Shuttle Wednesday & Thursday

NOTICE If you have not received a reminder phone call one day prior to a scheduled trip, please call the GLH Transportation Desk at ext. 33205, the Clubhouse Information Desk at ext. 14512 or recreation at ext. 14509. The Elizabethtown Shuttle provides transportation to various destinations in Elizabethtown, including but not limited to: GIANT, Weis, appointments, CVS, post office, library and Groff’s Meats.

For Excursions with a cost associated with them, payments accepted are cash and check.

Please make checks payable to “Masonic Village.” Send all payments to the RTL Activities Office, James Buchanan Clubhouse, unless stated otherwise.

EXCURSIONS

14512

Songs of the Season Choral Concert SUNDAY, DEC. 5 Pick-up: 2 p.m. Return: 4:30 p.m. Free

Join the choral ensembles from Elizabethtown College for “Songs of the Season.” Performing groups include the Concert Choir, Fenice and the College Community Chorus. Help us kickoff the Christmas season and celebrate this beautiful time of year! This concert is scheduled from 3 – 4 p.m.

The National Christmas Center Experience WEDNESDAY, DEC. 8 Pick-up: 12:30 p.m. Return: 3:30 p.m. $22

Visit their new location in Middletown. Facing the closing of this world renowned and beloved Christmas Center, Jim Morrison asked the Lord to bring another to carry on the dream and keep the collection together here in Lancaster County. That prayer was answered by David Abel, Steward of Stone Gables Estate. Jim and David have been working together to reconstruct this national treasure expressing the true meaning of Christmas. This center has over 18,000 square feet of nostalgic Christmas décor in lights, trees, stores and more! Buildings reaching 17 feet in height replicate the streets of Columbia, Pennsylvania, decked out in 1950s Christmas themes. Take in more than 1,000 nativities from around the world. Also new to the center is Anastasia’s Doll Emporium, a collection of some of the finest dollhouses from around the world. The storefronts cause awe and wonder as you explore this treasure trove of the celebration of the birth of Christ - Christmas. Tour is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. RSVP by Dec 1.

Christmas Wonderland 2021 SUNDAY, DEC. 12 Pick-up: 1 p.m. Return: 6:30 p.m. $19

Christian Life Assembly is so excited to invite you as we present “Imagine Christmas.” This story takes place in present day Chicago, where you will meet a family who owns and runs Imagine Books and Café. Following a global pandemic, they are trying to thrive, not just survive. With the help of family matriarchs, some hilarious antics and lots of imagination, various Christmas stories will come to life before your eyes. And it wouldn’t be Christmas without imagining being present for the most important story ever: the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. You will enjoy beautiful music and dance, live animals, flying angels and one family member’s heart-warming transformation from stress and disappointment to the joy and wonder of Christmas. This production is scheduled from 3 – 5:30 p.m. and is located at the Christian Life Assembly in Camp Hill.

Moderate Walking

Extensive Walking

EXCURSIONS

14512

Susquehanna Chorale Christmas Concert SATURDAY, DEC. 18 Pick-up: 6:30 p.m. Return: 10 p.m. $16

This year’s Candlelight Christmas brings back the traditions of glorious music, audience sing-a-longs of familiar carols and closing moments surrounded by candlelight and the quiet peace of “Silent Night,” all of which were absent from our lives last year. You will hear favorites from past concerts including, “The Work of Christmas” and “This Christmastide,” and the spirituals “Go Where I Send Thee” and “Rise Up Shepherd and Follow,” plus many more holiday favorites. This concert is scheduled from 8 – 10 p.m. and is located at Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren. RSVP needed by Dec 1.

Christmas at Longwood Gardens MONDAY, DEC. 13

Pick-up: Clubhouse - 2:15 p.m. and FMCC - 2:30 p.m. Return: 10 p.m. $27

Moderate Walking

Extensive Walking

Dorothy Rose Smith Concerts Presents Christmas at the Organ WEDNESDAY, DEC. 29

Pick-up: 5:30 p.m. Return: 9 p.m. The Lancaster Chapter of the American Guild of

Organists is pleased to present “Christmas at the Organ,” a carol sing and recital featuring favorite Christmas carols and festive organ arrangements played by local organists. The audience will be invited to join in singing familiar hymns, and each hymn will be followed by a musical arrangement based on that theme. This concert is located at the Highland Presbyterian church in Lancaster and is scheduled from 7 – 8 p.m. A freewill offering will take place at intermission.

Dog Club CHRISTMAS PHOTO OPPORTUNITY Would you like a Christmas picture to give to family and friends? Mick McCurdy, Masonic Village resident photographer, will take a picture of you (with a dog or without; bring your own or choose one of ours). Space is limited, and you can sign up at the James Buchanan information desk (ext. 14512) for a date and time. No charge, but a small donation is appreciated.

Merry Christmas!

LOCATION: THE KEYSTONE ROOM TIMES: TUES, DEC. 14, 1 – 3 P.M. WED., DEC. 15, 12 – 2 P.M.

Toys FOR TOTS Northwest EMS has placed a Toys for Tots collection bin in the Freemasons Cultural Center Atrium. All toys must be new and unwrapped. Toys will be collected until Tuesday, Dec. 14. Help make Christmas a little brighter for Lancaster County families in need!

CHRISTM AS C AT E R I N G Leave the Cooking to Us!

HOLIDAY MEAL OPTIONS

(Serves 4 - 6 or 8 - 10) • Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze OR Slow-Roasted Prime Rib • Candied Sweet Potatoes OR Mashed Potatoes • Pineapple Bread Stuﬃng • Green Beans OR Honey Tarragon Carrots • Dinner Rolls

DESSERT OPTIONS (Choice of One) • Apple Pie • Cherry Pie • Carrot Cake

Items will be cold and packaged for reheating.

MEAL PACKAGE PRICES

Ham (serves 4 - 6): $60.99 Ham (serves 8 - 10): $101.59 Prime Rib (serves 4 - 6): $77.39 Prime Rib (serves 8 - 10): $128.99 Plus 6% sales tax Each additional dessert: $10.75, plus 6% sales tax

PLACING ORDERS

Please contact Jed Sweigart at ext. 33501 or JSweigart@masonicvillages.org. All orders must be placed by Wednesday, Dec. 15, at 4 p.m.

ORDER PICK UP

Friday, Dec. 24, from noon - 4:30 p.m.

SPECIAL SATURDAY’S MARKET: DEC. 18

10 a.m. – Noon, in the Freemasons Cultural Center 2 – 4 p.m., in the Clubhouse Weekly farm market deliveries available for pickup each Friday over the winter at the Saturday’s Market locations. Order Monday – Tuesday, and pick up Friday, 10 a.m – Noon.

Gift Baskets Available Perfect for fruit, jars and baked goods. Choose from our selections or customize your own. Cookie trays, pies and all the goodies are available for the holidays. Be sure to order ahead.

FARM MARKET HOURS THROUGH DEC. 23:

Thursday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, Noon – 4 p.m.

CLOSING DEC. 24, AT 1 P.M., THROUGH JAN. 6. WINTER HOURS BEGIN JAN. 7:

Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 23

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