VILLAGE
Masonic Village Annual Campfire
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2, 6:30 P.M. p. 4
ELIZABETHTOWN
ACTIVE AGING WEEK
Monday, Sept. 30 – Sunday, Oct. 6
Explore wellness all week! Improve your wellness in the seven dimensions and win prizes!
Monday, Sept. 30
– Social Dimension of Wellness
ACTIVE AGING WEEK KICKOFF EVENT
1 – 3 p.m., Trexler Terrace
Pick up your Active Aging Activity Packet and stay for refreshments, friends and fun! Additional alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase in the Goose and Gridiron Tavern. If you cannot make it to the social, pick up your activity packet at the Clubhouse Information Desk, the GLH Transportation Desk or the FCC Visitors Desk. Rain location: Brossman Ballroom, Salon II.
Wednesday, Oct. 2 – Vocational Dimension of Wellness
MASONIC VILLAGE CAMPFIRE EVENT
6:30 – 7:30 p.m., MHCC Parking Lot
Visit with friends from the Masonic Health Care Center, personal care and retirement living while enjoying live entertainment. Freshly grilled hot dogs with toppings will be served. The rain date is Oct. 3. Seats will be available but bring a lawn chair if you have one.
SELF-GUIDED ACTIVITY
See the Vocational Wellness section of your Active Aging Packet for ideas on how to enhance this dimension.
Friday, Oct. 4 – Emotional
Dimension of Wellness
SOUND IMMERSION MEDITATION
10 a.m., Brossman Ballroom, Salon II
Lori Stahl, a certified vibrational sound therapist, will be offering a sound immersion meditation. Close your eyes and allow the healing vibrations of gongs, bowls, tuning forks and other instruments lead you to a place of stillness. This form of meditation can help with energy blockages, improve sleep and bring about a sense of clarity.
Sunday, Oct. 6
– Spiritual Dimension of Wellness
SELF-GUIDED ACTIVITIES:
• Attend a faith-based service.
• Take a nature walk.
• Pray or meditate for 10 minutes.
Tuesday, Oct. 1 – Environmental
Dimension of Wellness
LANCASTER COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (LCSWMA) PRESENTATION
10 a.m., Keystone Room
Learn how LCSWMA manages the trash and recyclable materials from Lancaster County homes and businesses, as well as trash from the city of Harrisburg and surrounding Dauphin County communities. They employ a multi-step approach to disposal and processing, called an Integrated System. This Integrated System not only saves significant landfill capacity, it creates clean, renewable energy.
Thursday, Oct. 3 – Intellectual
Dimension of Wellness
MASONIC VILLAGE TRIVIA EVENT
2 p.m., Brossman Ballroom, Salon II
Test your trivia knowledge with “Thirst for Knowledge.” Engage in different rounds of trivia, including Masonic Village facts and a music round. Enjoy refreshments and win prizes! Reservations required; call ext. 14509 to RSVP.
Saturday, Oct. 5
– Physical Dimension of Wellness
BAINBRIDGE BAND
2 p.m., Deike Auditorium
Tap your feet and wiggle in your seat to the popular tunes played by the Bainbridge Band!
SELF-GUIDED SCAVENGER HUNT! Be active and enjoy this self-guided scavenger hunt around campus.
Return your AGE WELL Activity card to the Baird Wellness Center by Oct. 11 for a chance to win fun prizes!
FEATURED EVENTS
Please call ext. 33205 to register for transportation to evening events.
Finding and Studying Archaeological Sites
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2, 10:30 A.M.
Keystone Room
Hear how professional archaeologists locate sites, evaluate them and, if necessary, excavate them. We’ll examine various types of archaeological sites studied for both academic and cultural resource management purposes. Dr. Robert Wheelersburg is a retired Elizabethtown College professor and owner of Archaeological and Historical Consulting LLC, who has conducted archaeological studies in Pennsylvania for nearly 40 years. He has also worked as an archaeologist at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and done fieldwork in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Denmark, Iceland, Russia and Sweden.
Masonic Village Annual Campfire
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2, 6:30 P.M.
Masonic Health Care Center Parking Lot
This beloved annual outdoor autumn event brings together residents from the Masonic Health Care Center, personal care and retirement living. Socialize with friends from across the campus while enjoying live entertainment by Dan & Galla. Freshly grilled hot dogs with toppings and drinks will be served. Seats will be available, but bring a lawn chair if you have one. Rain date is Oct. 3. Please call ext. 33205 to register for transportation.
Bainbridge Band Fall Concert
SATURDAY, OCT. 5, 2 P.M.
Deike Auditorium
The Bainbridge Band was first established in 1896 as a cornet band and later became a full community band with its own parade wagon. The band performs both a spring and a fall concert annually for our residents. They also provide an excellent experience for young people to learn discipline, responsibility, appreciation of music and about the band’s heritage.
Core Strength and Pelvic Health
MONDAY, OCT. 7, 10:30 A.M.
Lodge Multipurpose Room
Join Powerback Rehabilitation and the Baird Wellness Center to understand the importance of core strength and pelvic health for men and women and how it relates to urinary incontinence and overall quality of life. Review exercises to help improve your posture, balance and certain types of back and hip pain. Learn more about a comprehensive program to improve incontinence and core strength. No cost; registration required. Call the Baird Wellness Center at 717-361-5699 or ext. 33783.
Masonic Village Senior Stage Show Presents: “Plaza Suite, Act 3”
MONDAY, OCT. 7, 2 P.M.
Keystone Room
The Masonic Village Senior Stage Show presents the third act of Neil Simon’s “Plaza Suite.” Set in the famous hotel, a mother and father fight about the best way to get their daughter out of the bathroom and down to the ballroom, where guests wait for her wedding. Hilarity abounds in this reader’s theater style play! Produced by the Foxy-Boozer Production Team, the play will be repeated on Monday, Oct. 14, at 2 p.m., in the GLH Solarium.
Lincoln and Thaddeus
Stevens: Rivals and Collaborators
TUESDAY, OCT. 8, 10 A.M.
Keystone Room
Thaddeus Stevens, a U.S. Representative who lived in Gettysburg, York and Lancaster for many years, is a significant part of our local history Stevens also had a complex relationship with the Masons of his time. Presented by Rick Coplen.
Suzanne & Jim
TUESDAY, OCT. 8, 2 P.M.
GLH Solarium
Suzanne & Jim and their Americana Songster program provides a heaping handful of legacy songs featuring guitar, five-string banjo, autoharp and vocals. They will share their life’s work of traveling and playing music with friends far and wide and tell the history of the music that is part of our heritage. Make friends with this pair of songsters within an intimate setting while enjoying their music.
Rheems Mennonite Singers
TUESDAY, OCT. 8, 7 P.M.
Keystone Room
Under the direction of Clarence Wenger, adults and children from Rheems Mennonite Church will sing popular hymns. This group will uplift your spirit and soothe your soul with their beautiful performance. Call ext. 33205 to register for transportation.
Food For Thought
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9, 2 P.M.
Keystone Room
Please join Mike Alampi, assistant director of dining services, for an informative question and answer session regarding current food services information. An additional meeting will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 1 p.m., in the Life Long Learning Center.
Writers Talk: Four Forms of Poetry
THURSDAYS, STARTING OCT. 10, 10 A.M.
Life Long Learning Center
Professor Jesse Waters, director, Bowers Writers House and Community Impact at Elizabethtown College, will host a four-part presentation, Fun and Facts of Forms: Four Forms of Poetry that Stood the Test of Time. He’ll explore the sonnet, villanelle, blank verse and Ars Poetica and include his own expression of these forms, as well as interviews which he has held with some of today’s most recognized poets. Discover the magic of these styles that have captivated, mystified and enlightened readers and writers of poetry. Call ext. 39930 to register.
Elizabethtown Masonic
Village Veterans Club Organizational Meeting
FRIDAY, OCT. 11, 2 P.M.
Keystone Room
The Veterans Club work group will host a review/discussion of a draft of the Elizabethtown Masonic Village Veterans Club bylaws. They welcome “fresh sets of eyes” on the current working draft and any recommended changes before their final review and approval at the first Veterans Club quarterly meeting in November or December. If you cannot make this meeting, request a copy of the draft by contacting the working group at emveteransclub@gmail.com or Grayson Koogle at 717-361-5487.
German Oktoberfest Concert
FRIDAY, OCT. 11, 7 P.M.
Deike Auditorium
This 10-piece ensemble of the Lukens Band of Coatesville will perform traditional German music and Oktoberfest fare to add to the autumn season, complete with lederhosen, referring to the traditional uniform of many Oktoberfest and German musicians in Austria, Bavaria, Slovenia and beyond. Their entire concert band will return on Dec. 1 for an early holiday seasonal concert. Call ext. 33205 to register for transportation.
PA Bald Eagles: Celebrating 30 Years of Restoration
TUESDAY, OCT. 15, 10 A.M.
Keystone Room
In 1983, Pennsylvania had a mere three bald eagle nests remaining statewide. With the help of the Canadian government, the Pennsylvania Game Commission and several other states reintroduced bald eagle chicks from Saskatchewan to the Northeast United States. Today, Pennsylvania boasts more than 300 nests. Learn about their journey of recovery. Video and discussion led by Patti Barber, PA Game Commission endangered bird specialist.
FEATURED EVENTS
Please call ext. 33205 to register for transportation to evening events.
Perfect Harmony Presents: “Inspiration”
THURSDAY, OCT. 17, 7 P.M.
Deike Auditorium
Perfect Harmony is a dynamic vocal trio specializing in storytelling through music. Based out of Lancaster, vocalists are friends Ric Zimmerman, Kat Prickett and Sarah Poague. With an impressive combined experience, they are known for their stunning vocal blend and stellar harmonies in original arrangements, accompanied with live piano and even a cappella. This program is an original, uplifting and inspiring musical program by Lee P Production. Call ext. 33205 to register for transportation.
Rollator Clinic
FRIDAY, OCT. 18, 1 – 2:30 P.M.
Keystone Room
Have your rollator walker tuned up for fall. We also have rollators available for little or no cost to you.
Koser Jewelers Event
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 23, 10:30 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.
Keystone Room
Join our friends from Koser as they clean your jewelry at no charge! Small repairs can also be made, as well as changing watch batteries (some charges may apply).
Autumn High Tea
FRIDAY, OCT. 25, NOON – 2 P.M.
Lodge Multipurpose Room
$6
Enjoy a high tea luncheon served and prepared by a group of talented and creative Masonic Village ladies. An assortment of tarts, soup, desserts, sandwiches, lemon curd and teas will be served. Space is limited to 50 people. The cost is $6 (cash only). Registration required. RSVP and payment to Rhonda Conaway at ext. 33277 by Friday, Oct. 18.
Trick-or-Treat Night
FRIDAY, OCT. 25, 6 – 8 P.M.
Various Areas on Campus
Children and grandchildren of Masonic Village residents and employees are invited to trick-ortreat within the retirement living areas on campus. Halloween-themed refreshments will be served in the Keystone Room and the GLH Solarium during this time for all to enjoy. To participate, please call ext. 14512 to register your cottage or apartment building. You will receive a welcome sign to post on your door, and your location will be listed on a map.
Duo Nephesh T’Omah, Saxophonists
SUNDAY, OCT. 27 AT 2 P.M.
Deike Auditorium
The duo of Shaun and Mara Thompson bring you an eclectic mix of saxophone musical styles for your enjoyment! The husband-and-wife team performs classical music, songs from movies and musicals, jazz and much more. Both are music educators who met while completing their undergraduate studies in music at Lebanon Valley College. They will share the unexpected depth, scope and beauty of their chosen instrument with you.
Hauntings of the Delaware Valley
TUESDAY, OCT. 29, 2 P.M.
GLH Solarium
Close to home are numerous stories of hauntings, many over two hundred years old. They provide glimpses of the life and times in which the stories arose. Join Storyteller Dennis Strain as he invokes those times and calls on spirits past in preparation for Halloween. This event repeats on Wednesday, October 30, at 2pm in the Keystone Room.
Serenade String Quartet
TUESDAY, OCT. 29, 7 P.M.
Deike Auditorium
Enjoy an evening of classical and contemporary fine music performed by talented and accomplished Lancaster-based musicians: violinists Michele Allen and Gloria Good, violist Christine Oetama and cellist Joanne SwordsWang. It is a real treat when these four ladies have an opportunity to perform together. They’ll perform thrillers and favorites from classics, showtunes, seasonal music and more.
Saratoga and the British Loss of America, 1776-1783
THURSDAYS, STARTING OCT. 31, 9:30 A.M. – NOON
Patton Campus, Room 116
$10
Of the 10 British statemen and generals who are held mainly responsible for the loss of America through the American Revolution, three were directly involved in the 1777 British offensive known as the Saratoga campaign. Learn more about London and its military; American commanders Schuyler, Arnold and Gates; the roles of Native Americans on both sides; and the British and Hessian Convention Army. Instructed by Roger Swartz, this class will meet Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14 and 21. Call ext. 14509 to register.
The War of 1812: Forgotten Conflict, Forgotten Lessons
THURSDAYS, STARTING OCT. 31, 1:15 – 3:45 P.M.
Patton Campus, Room 116
$10
Military lessons learned during the American Revolution were forgotten by the time of the United States’ declaration of war against Britain in 1812. This led to two years of defeat. Topics discussed include the Baltimore Riot of 1812, the fall of Washington in 1814, peace negotiations and the impact of Andrew Jackson’s victory at New Orleans in 1815. Instructed by Roger Swartz, this class will meet Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14 and 21. Call ext. 14509 to register.
Movie Showing: “Beetlejuice”
THURSDAY, OCT. 31, 7:05 P.M.
Deike Auditorium
Come out and join us for a spooktacular Halloween classic directed by Tim Burton. The spirits of a deceased couple are harassed by an unbearable family that has moved into their home and hired a malicious spirit to drive them out. Starring Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Geena Davis and Alec Baldwin, this fantasy/comedy is rated PG, with a run time of 1 hour and 32 minutes.
SPIRITUAL GATHERINGS
For more information, call ext. 33106.
Sundays, 8:15 and 10 a.m.
Worship Service, Sell Chapel and Channel 956
Mondays, 9:30 a.m. Bible Study, Conoy Conference Room
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Sell Chapel Choir Rehearsal, Sell Chapel
Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. Women’s Chorus Rehearsal, Sell Chapel
Wednesdays, 2 p.m. Mid-week Service Broadcast, Channel 956
Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. Men’s Chorus Rehearsal, Sell Chapel
Thursdays, 2 p.m. Bible Study, Keystone Room
Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. Hymn Sing and Devotion, GLH Solarium
Fridays, 9 a.m.
Men’s Bible Study, James Buchanan All Purpose Room
Wed., Oct. 2, 7 p.m. Rosh Hashanah Evening Service, MHCC Meditation Chapel
Thurs., Oct. 3, 9:30 a.m. Rosh Hashanah Morning Service, MHCC Meditation Chapel
Fri., Oct. 4, 11 a.m. Catholic Mass, MHCC Roosevelt Assembly Room
Mon., Oct. 7, 3 p.m. Prayer Circle, 235 Sycamore North
Thurs., Oct. 10, 10 a.m. Searching the Scriptures (Women’s Group), Keystone Room
Fri., Oct. 11, 7 p.m. Kol Nidre Evening Service, MHCC Meditation Chapel
Sat., Oct. 12, 10 a.m. Yom Kippur Morning Service, MHCC Meditation Chapel
Mon., Oct. 14, 10:30 a.m. Sell Chapel Book Club, Sell Chapel Parlor
Wed., Oct. 16, 3:30 p.m. Hymn Sing with Pastor Erin, Keystone Room
Fri., Oct. 25, 10:30 a.m. Hope Finders, Keystone Room This meeting is open to men and women.
Fri., Oct. 25, 2 p.m. Shabbat, MHCC Meditation Chapel
Christ Lutheran Church Service for Reformation Day
THURSDAY, OCT. 31, 10:30 A.M.
Keystone Room
Communion is offered to members of Christ Lutheran Church, as well as anyone wishing to attend.
SOCIAL AND GAMES
Mondays, 9 a.m. Cornhole, Brossman Ballroom, Salons III & IV
Mondays, 3 p.m. Scrabble for Fun, Keystone Room
Mondays, 6 p.m. Mahjong, Sycamore South Rec. Room
Mondays, 6:15 p.m. Contract Bridge, Keystone Room
Tuesdays, 9 a.m. Pickleball, Patton Campus Gym
Tuesdays, 1 p.m. Duplicate Bridge, Keystone Room This ACBL sanctioned game is $8.
Tuesdays, 1 p.m. Pickleball, Patton Campus Gym
Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Shuffleboard, Brossman Ballroom, Salon II
Wednesdays, 9 a.m. Wii Bowling, GLH Solarium
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Cornhole, Brossman Ballroom, Salon II
Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Pickleball, Patton Campus Gym
Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m. Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Contact Mike Berney, ext. 15787, for more info.
Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Pinochle, Keystone Room
Thursdays, 9 a.m. Pickleball, Patton Campus Gym
Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Mahjong, Smith North Rec. Room For more information, call Denise Koch at ext. 13984.
Fridays, 9 a.m. Bowling, Clearview Lanes, Mount Joy Transportation on your own.
Fridays, 1 p.m. Mahjong, GLH Square (lobby outside of the GLH Shoppe) For more information, call Denise Koch at ext. 13984.
Fridays, 1 p.m. Checkmate Chess Club, Brown Building
Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, 9 a.m.
Morning Stretch, Keystone Room
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 p.m. 8 Ball Billiards, JB East Game Room Call Paul Weaver, ext. 15186, for more details.
Wed., Oct. 2, 1:30 p.m. Scrabble by the Rules, GLH Square (lobby outside of GLH Shoppe)
Sat., Oct. 5, 2 p.m. Bingo, Keystone Room
Fri., Oct. 11, 2 p.m. Virtual Bingo Bash, Channel 956
Sun., Oct. 13, 5 p.m. Wine and Cheese Social, Keystone Room
Mon., Oct. 14, 6:30 p.m. Bingo, Lodge Multipurpose Room
Wed., Oct. 16, 1:30 p.m. Scrabble by the Rules, GLH Square (lobby outside of GLH Shoppe)
Fri., Oct. 18, 3 p.m. Tree of Life Social, Keystone Room Free drinks for donations to the Tree of Life.
Sun., Oct. 20, 2 p.m. Wine and Cheese Social, Franklin’s Press
Mon., Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m. Horseracing, Brossman Ballroom, Salons III & IV
Wed., Oct. 23, 1 – 3 p.m. October Birthday Dropin, GLH Studio B Call ext. 33277 to RSVP by Oct. 18.
Fri., Oct. 25, 2 p.m. Virtual Bingo Bash, Channel 956
Sat., Oct. 26, 6:30 p.m.
Trivia Night with Robert Reigh, Lodge Multipurpose Room
MEETINGS AND CLUBS
Mondays, 1 p.m.
Mondays, 1:30 p.m.
Masonic Village Piece Makers Quilting Group, Sycamore North Rec. Room
Line Dancing Class, Brossman Ballroom, Salon I
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Classes for the Curious, GLH Life Long Learning Center Classes will cover life lessons from the great myths.
Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, 10 a.m.
Social Hour Discussion Group, Recreation Center Studio A Call ext. 39930 for a monthly list of subjects.
The Inquisitives, JB West Conference Room The group meets to discuss current issues. Email MVE.Inquisitives@yahoo.com for the weekly agenda.
Wednesdays, 3 p.m. Knit, Crochet & Needlework Circle, Franklin’s Press Contact Joy, ext. 15236, with questions.
Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. MV Knitters, JB Lobby
Fridays, 9 a.m. Tai Chi, Masonic Lodge Room
Fridays, 10 a.m.
Fridays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Saturdays, 9 a.m.
Music Merrymakers Rehearsal, GLH Solarium
MV Ceramic & Clay Studio, Smith North Ceramics Room (L2) Drop in or call ext. 33762 with questions.
Busy Bees Coloring Club, Event Planning Lobby Contact Linda Semler, ext. 13845, with questions.
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Sundays, 1 – 3 p.m.
Art Studio and Gallery
Tues., Oct. 1, 10 a.m. Marines’ Coffee, Franklin’s Press Meet other Marines and Navy Hospital Corpsmen for coffee, conversation and camaraderie.
Tues., Oct. 1, 7:30 p.m. MV&E Model Railroad Club Meeting, Railroad Club Building
Wed., Oct. 2, 9:30 a.m. Sensory Garden Program, U-GRO Students and Residents Fall planting of winter pansies, weather permitting.
Thurs., Oct. 3, 10 a.m. Aviation Interest Group, Life Long Learning Center
Thurs., Oct. 3, 1 p.m. Book Club Meeting with the Village Bookies, GLH Conoy Conference Room This month’s book is “The Secret Life of Sunflowers” by Marta Molnar.
Thurs., Oct. 3, 1:30 p.m. Caregiver Support Group, Lodge Multipurpose Room This month is open discussion.
Thurs., Oct. 3, 7 p.m. Order of the Eastern Star, Brossman Ballroom, Salons III & IV
Fri., Oct. 4, 10 a.m. Resident Technology Support, Keystone Room Bring your fully-charged cell phones, tablets, Kindles and laptops for basic help.
Fri., Oct. 4, 1:30 p.m. Penn State Grey Lions, Lodge Multipurpose Room PSU Harrisburg Chef Athan Spanos will be the guest speaker.
Sat., Oct. 5, 2 – 4 p.m.
MV&E Model Railroad Club Open House
Sun., Oct. 6, 2 – 4 p.m. MV&E Model Railroad Club Open House
Sun., Oct. 6, 4 p.m. DeMolay Meeting, Masonic Lodge Room
Mon., Oct. 7, 12 p.m. Donegal High 12, Patton Campus Dining Room
Tues., Oct. 8, 8 a.m. Freemason Discussion Group, Brossman Ballroom Salon II
Tues., Oct. 8, 11 a.m. Astronomy Club Meeting, GLH Life Long Learning Center Call ext. 15346 for more info.
Tues., Oct. 8, 1 p.m. Elizabethtown Day Lodge, Patton Campus Function Room
Wed., Oct. 9, 2 p.m. Genealogy Group, Life Long Learning Center
Wed., Oct. 9, 6 p.m. S.O.O.B., Masonic Lodge Room
Thurs., Oct. 10, 4:30 p.m. Sojourners Meeting Pick-up at FCC. Meetings held at the Harrisburg Scottish Rite Cathedral. Contact Jack Heinze, ext. 15417.
Fri., Oct. 11, 10 a.m. Special Singles Women’s Group, Keystone Room
Mon., Oct. 14, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Resident Giant and Weis Gift Card Sale, FCC Atrium
Mon., Oct. 14, 10 a.m. Life Story Writing, Star Points Private Dining Room
Mon., Oct. 14, 10:30 a.m. Keystone Bereavement Support Group, Keystone Room For those grieving the loss of their loved one for two years or more. Questions? Contact the Hospice bereavement coordinator at ext. 33576.
Mon., Oct. 14, 2 – 3 p.m.
Resident Giant and Weis Gift Card Sale, Keystone Room
Tues., Oct. 15, 8:30 a.m. MV Shrine Club, Patton Campus Dining Room
Wed., Oct. 16, 2 p.m. German Club, GLH Solarium
Thurs., Oct. 17, 10 a.m.
Thurs., Oct. 17, 12:30 p.m. Sycamore North Bereavement Support Group, Sycamore North Recreation Room For those grieving the loss of their loved one for two years or less. Questions? Contact the Hospice bereavement coordinator at ext. 33576.
Thurs., Oct. 17, 1 p.m. Coffee Talk with Mike K., Lodge Multipurpose Room
Thurs., Oct. 17, 3 p.m. VGRC Meeting, Lodge Multipurpose Room
Thurs., Oct. 17, 6 p.m. Grief Journey and Your Wellness, Keystone Room Support group for those newly bereaved that focuses on the grief and wellness journey. Questions? Contact the Hospice bereavement coordinator at ext. 33576.
Sun., Oct. 20, 4 p.m. DeMolay Meeting, Masonic Lodge Room
Mon., Oct. 21, 7 p.m. Treichler Lodge No. 682 Meeting, Masonic Lodge Room
Tues., Oct. 22, 7 p.m. Amaranth Meeting, Brossman Ballroom, Salons III & IV
Wed., Oct. 23, 8:30 a.m. MVE Hiking Club, Hopewell Furnace Join us to hike the trails at Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site about an hour east of Elizabethtown. Carpool leaves at 8:30 a.m. from the Brossman parking lot near the fountain. Choose an easy 2.5-mile stroll or a more difficult 5.5-mile jaunt. Rain date: Oct. 25. Questions or RSVP to hike leaders Sue and Al Pederson: Sue.pederson@gmail.com.
Coffee Talk with Mike K., Keystone Room
Mon., Oct. 28, 10 a.m. Life Story Writing, Star Points Private Dining Room
OCT. 2024
SUNDAY MONDAY
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2 – 4 p.m. MV & E Model Railroad Club Open House
2:45 p.m. Arts Alive Concert
4 p.m. DeMolay Meeting (MLR)
CALENDAR KEY
Off Campus Excursions
Standard Trips
Coffees
Other
BB Brossman Ballroom
BN Brown Building
BPL Brossman Parking Lot
CCR Conoy Conference Room
DA Deike Auditorium
FCC-AT Freemasons Cultural Center Atrium
FP 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
KR Keystone Room
LE Louis Eisenlohr
PCDR Patton Campus Dining Room
SC Sell Chapel
SM-N Smith North
SYC-N Sycamore North
SYC-S Sycamore South
VGA Village Green Area
TT Trexler Terrace
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1:15 p.m. Lebanon County Community Concert Association
5 p.m. Wine and Cheese Social (KR)
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2 p.m. Wine and Cheese Social (FP)
3 p.m. Music on High Concert
4 p.m. DeMolay Meeting (MLR)
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2 p.m. Duo Nephesh T’Omah, Saxophonists (DA)
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10:30 a.m. Core Strength and Pelvic Health (LMR)
12 p.m. High 12 (PCDR)
12:30 p.m. Walmart
2 p.m. Masonic Village Senior Stage Show (KR)
3 p.m. Prayer Circle (SC)
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9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Resident Giant & Weis Gift Cards (FCC-A)
10 a.m. Life Story Writing (GLH Star Points)
10:30 a.m. Sell Chapel Book Club (SC)
2 – 3 p.m. Resident Giant & Weis Gift Cards (KR)
2 p.m. Masonic Village Senior Stage Show (GLH-SO)
TUESDAY
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6:30 p.m. Bingo (LMR)
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10:30 a.m. Cheddars Scratch Kitchen
6:30 p.m. Horseracing (BB Salon III & IV)
7 p.m. Treichler Lodge Meeting (MLR)
10 a.m. LCSWMA Presentation (KR)
10 a.m. Marines’ Coffee (FP)
5:30 p.m. Collingsworth Family Singers
7:30 p.m. MV & E Model Railroad Club Meeting
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10 a.m. Life Story Writing (GLH Star Points)
12:30 p.m. Target, Belmont Center
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8 a.m. Freemason Discussion Group (BB)
10 a.m. Lincoln and Thaddeus Stevens (RM)
11 a.m. Pizza Hut
11 a.m. Astronomy Club (LLL)
1 p.m. Elizabethtown Masonic Day Lodge (Patton Campus Function Room)
2 p.m. Suzanne & Jim (GLH-SO)
2 p.m. Supporting Parkinson’s (LLL)
7 p.m. Rheems Mennonite Singers (KR)
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8 a.m. Root’s Market
8:30 a.m. MV Shrine Club (PCDR)
10 a.m. PA Bald Eagles (KR)
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9:30 a.m. Tour of Patton Campus
7 p.m. Amaranth Meeting (BB)
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10:45 a.m. Applebee’s Grill
2 p.m. Hauntings in the Delaware Valley (GLH-SO)
7 p.m. Serenade String Quartet (DA)
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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9:30 a.m. Sensory Garden Program
10:30 a.m. Finding and Studying Archaeological Sites (KR)
6:30 p.m. Campfire (MHCC Parking Lot)
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7 p.m. Rosh Hashanah Evening Service (MHCC Meditation)
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2 p.m. Food for Thought (KR)
2 p.m. Genealogy Group (LLL)
6 p.m. S.O.O.B. (MLR)
5:45 p.m. Dorothy Rose Smith Concert
9 a.m. Low Vision Meeting (KR)
9:30 a.m. Rosh Hashanah Morning Service (MHCC Meditation)
10 a.m. Aviation Interest Group (LLL)
12:30 p.m. Park City Mall
1 p.m. Village Bookies (CCR)
1:30 p.m. Caregiver Support Group (LMR)
2 p.m. MV Trivia Event (BB Salon II)
7 p.m. Eastern Star Meeting (BB, Salon III & IV)
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10 a.m. Searching the Scriptures (KR)
12:30 p.m. Stauffer’s of Kissel Hill 4:30 p.m. Sojourners Meeting
10 a.m. Sound Immersion Meditation (BB Salon II)
10 a.m. Resident Tech Support (KR)
11 a.m. Catholic Mass (MHCC-R)
1:30 p.m. Penn State Grey Lions (LMR)
6:15 p.m. AMT Texas Tenors
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12:30 p.m. Fulton Theater
2 p.m. German Club (GLH-SO)
3:30 p.m. Hymn Sing with Pastor Erin (KR)
2 p.m. Bingo (KR)
2 p.m. Bainbridge Band Fall Concert (DA)
2 – 4 p.m. MV & E Model Railroad Club Open House
2:45 p.m. Westminster Music Series
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10 a.m. Special Single Women’s Group (KR)
2 p.m. Masonic Village Veterans Club Organizational Meeting (KR)
2 p.m. Virtual Bingo Bash (Ch. 956)
7 p.m. German Oktoberfest Concert (DA)
7 p.m. Kol Nidre Evening Service (MHCC Meditation)
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10 a.m. Yom Kippur Service (MHCC Meditation)
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10 a.m. Coffee Talk with Mike (KR)
12:30 p.m. Sycamore North Bereavement Support Group (SYC-N)
1 p.m. Coffee Talk with Mike (LMR)
3 p.m. VGRC Meeting (LMR)
7 p.m. Perfect Harmony (DA)
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8 a.m. – Noon Flu Shots (KR)
9 a.m. Wegman’s Market
1 – 2:30 p.m. Rollator Clinic (KR)
3 p.m. Tree of Life Social (KR)
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8:30 a.m. Hiking Club (Rain date: Oct. 25)
10:30 a.m. Dutch Apple Dinner Theater
10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Koser Jewelers (KR)
1 p.m. Food for Thought (LLL)
1 – 3 p.m. Oct. Birthday Drop-in (GLH Studio B)
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1:15 p.m. Sight and Sound: Daniel
2 p.m. Hauntings in the Delaware Valley (KR)
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8:30 a.m. Trader Joe’s
10:30 a.m. Hope Finders (KR)
12 p.m. Autumn High Tea (LMR)
2 p.m. Shabbat (MHCC)
2 p.m. Virtual Bingo Bash (Ch. 956)
6 – 8 p.m. Trick-or-Treat
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5:45 p.m. Starlight Tea Concert
6:30 p.m. Trivia Night with Robert Reigh (LMR)
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7:05 p.m. Movie Showing (DA) Halloween
10:30 a.m. Christ Lutheran Church Service (KR)
WELLNESS
Baird Wellness Center
33783
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. – 6 p.m. Group exercise classes are broadcast on MVTV Monday through Friday, in the morning.
Punch cards are a way to “pay as you go” for classes. Ten classes per $40 punch card. For questions, call 717-361-5699.
Supporting Parkinson’s
TUES., OCT. 8, 2 P.M.
Life Long Learning Room
No Cost
Gather with a group of people with common experiences and concerns to discuss exercise, nutrition and resources are discussed.
SilverSneakers® Classic
TUES. & THURS., 9 – 9:45 A.M.
Brossman Ballroom, Salon I
(Check with your insurance for coverage.)
This universal class is designed to improve agility, balance, coordination and functional capabilities. Punch cards are available at the Baird Wellness Center for non-SilverSneakers® members.
Elevate
MON. & WED., 10:30 – 11:15 A.M.
Brossman Ballroom, Salon I
Punch card available
Group fitness class focusing on cardio, strength, balance and agility.
Hatha Yoga
MON., 3:30 P.M., & WED., 10:15 A.M.
Lodge Meeting Room
Punch card available
You will be on your wrists, arms and knees for certain postures, while also focusing on single leg postures. The instructor will suggest modifications if requested.
Breathe
TUES., 9:15 A.M.
Lodge Meeting Room
Punch card available
Our daily lives can be filled with stressors, but how often do we take the time to breathe through those problems? This class takes inspiration from a variety of meditation practices, such as Tai Chi, Qigong, Yoga and Ai Chi, with an additional focus on mindful breathing techniques to improve one’s mind and body connection.
Core & More
TUES., 10:15 – 11 A.M.
Lodge Meeting Room
Punch card available
This floor-based fitness class is designed for all levels to improve flexibility, enhance posture and increase core strength. Movements will focus on the body’s core areas: abdominals, upper and lower back, glutes and hips.
Water Walking
MON., WED. & FRI., OCT. 25 – DEC. 16, 9:30 – 10:15 A.M.
Patton Pool
$88, Punch card available
This low-impact class uses a variety of steps, speeds and arm movements to increase the effectiveness of this workout. Aquatic punch cards available, or you can pay the price for the entire class. Call ext. 33783 to register between Oct. 7 – 21.
Wave Runners
MON., WED. & FRI., OCT. 25 – DEC. 16, 10:30 – 11:15 A.M.
Patton Pool
$88, Punch card available
Activities include water walking/jogging, standing aerobic combinations and strengthening exercises using resistive equipment and stretching exercises. Aquatic punch cards are available, or you can pay the price for the entire class. Call ext. 33783 to register between Oct. 7 – 21.
H.I.I.T
TUES. & THUR., OCT. 29 – DEC. 17, 8:30 – 9:15 A.M.
Patton Pool
$56, Punch card available
This class allows you to set goals, improve your aerobic capacity, increase your metabolism and build a healthier heart. You will vary your pace and how hard you work. Aquatic punch cards are available, or you can pay the price for the entire class. Call ext. 33783 to register between Oct. 7 – 21.
Aqua Fit
TUES. & THUR., OCT. 29 – DEC. 17
9:30 - 10:15 A.M.
Patton Pool
$56, Punch card available
Build your cardio fitness, strengthen your core and improve your muscle tone and flexibility with water walking, jogging and strengthening exercises with resistive equipment. Aquatic punch cards available, or you can pay the price for the entire class. Call ext. 33783 to register between Oct. 7 – 21.
Flohr Pool – Open Pool Time
MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY, 1 – 4 P.M.
Flohr Pool
Capacity is eight people in the water. Pool water is heated to 90 degrees for additional comfort and includes a six-foot deep well. Spa is heated to 100 degrees. Must show MVP card for entry to pool and swipe in with key tag issued by the Baird Wellness Center. Operating times are subject to change due to lifeguard availability.
Patton Pool –Open Swim/Lap Swim
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, NOON – 6 P.M.
Patton Pool
Four lanes are available for lap swim and two lanes for open swim. Must show MVP card for entry to pool and swipe in with key tag issued by the Baird Wellness Center. Operating times are subject to change due to lifeguard availability.
New Class!
Let’s MOVE!
This class is designed for individuals living with a neurodegenerative diagnosis. This is an all-seated exercise class designed to focus on multi-directional movements that may enhance cognitive performance.
Dates and Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting on Oct. 8 and 10 until Nov. 12 and 14, at 1 p.m.
Location: Brossman Ballroom, Salon I
Cost: $40
Call ext. 33783 to register.
DINING
RESTAURANT LOCATIONS:
Clubhouse 14506
Grand Lodge Hall 33303
Tavern Music Nights
WEDNESDAYS, 4 – 7 P.M.
Goose & Gridiron
This month’s lineup includes:
Oct. 9: Vocalist Tom Shultz, a tavern favorite, returns to entertain you
Oct. 23: The Happy Wanderers perform German Oktoberfest music
No reservations are required.
Live music from 5 – 7 p.m., last call 6:30 p.m.
Masonic Village Farm Market Resident Only Hours:
(use side door on Eden View Drive)
Thursdays, 9 – 10 a.m.
Fridays, 9 – 10 a.m.
Resident and Public Shopping Hours:
Thursday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, Noon – 4 p.m.
Orchard View Café Hours:
Thursday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, Noon – 4 p.m.
Enjoy hand-dipped ice cream, Masonic Village burgers and dogs.
Now accepting the MV Resident Meal Plan.
CRAFT CORNER
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.
HALLOWEEN THEMED WREATH
RSVP by Sept. 23
GLH Studio B
$7
Thursday, Oct. 3
Class I: 9 – 11 a.m.
Class II: 1 – 3 p.m.
PAINTED SCARECROW GOURDS
RSVP by Oct. 3
GLH Studio B
$8
Thursday, Oct. 10
1 – 3 p.m.
HALLOWEEN CANDY FILLED WREATH
RSVP by Oct. 10
GLH Studio B
$7
Thursday, Oct. 17 1 – 3 p.m.
MV CERAMIC AND CLAY STUDIO
Hand-built clay classes for residents, employees and families will be offered every Saturday in October and select Wednesdays. Sign up is essential due to space. Most projects are $5, which includes the clay class, glazing and all firings. No wheels are used, so it is easy and fun. Check out photos on facebook.com/mv.ceramic.clay.studio.
Smith North Ceramic Room, ext. 33762. $5 and up
Fridays, 10 a.m. – noon, Open “Drop In” Visiting Saturdays, 10 a.m. – noon, Hand-built Clay Class Saturdays, 1 – 3 p.m., Open Glaze Studio Wednesdays, 4 - 6 p.m., Clay Class and Glaze Studio
The MV Ceramic & Clay Studio’s Little Gallery will be open during regular open studio hours for holiday sales.
Find perfect, unique and handmade gifts for teachers, friends, family and even yourself!
Hours in October and November: Wednesdays, 4 – 6 p.m.
Fridays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Located in Smith North, L2
EXCURSIONS
Sign up Sept. 23, 9 a.m., at the Clubhouse Info. Desk
You can also register on Village Connect for all of the excursions.
Westminster Music Series
Presents the National Christian Choir
SATURDAY, OCT. 5
Pick-up: 2:45 p.m. FCC, 3 p.m. Clubhouse
Return: 6 p.m.
Freewill offering
Under the direction of Kathy Bowman, the National Christian Choir continues their 40th anniversary celebration with a performance of sacred and worship music with pianist Michael Faircloth. It promises to be an unforgettable evening of uplifting and inspirational music. This concert is scheduled for 4 p.m., at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Lancaster.
Arts Alive at Derry Presbyterian Church Presents Pianist
Thomas Pandolfi
SUNDAY, OCT. 6
Pick-up: 2:45 p.m. Clubhouse, 3 p.m. FCC
Return: 6 p.m.
Freewill offering
This young American pianist is an exciting virtuoso who, with each passing season, is becoming increasingly sought after by audiences worldwide for his passionate artistry and amazing technique. His orchestral appearances often feature masterpieces by Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Liszt and Paderewski. A graduate of The Julliard School, Thomas Pandolfi earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees as a scholarship student. This concert is scheduled for 4 p.m.
Dorothy Rose Smith Concert Series Presents Organist Dr. Robert Horton
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9
Pick-up: 5:45 p.m. FCC, 6 p.m. Clubhouse
Return: 9 p.m.
Freewill offering
Robert is the organist and choirmaster at Holy Lutheran Church in Lancaster. He holds degrees from Cornell University, Northwestern University and the University of Kanas. A relative latecomer to the arts, he has worked quickly to establish himself as an organist. This concert is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Highland Presbyterian Church in Lancaster.
Lebanon County Community Concert Association Presents
Doug Cameron & Family
SUNDAY, OCT. 13
Pick-up: 1:15 p.m. FCC, 1:30 p.m. Clubhouse
Return: 6 p.m.
$25
Widely considered one of the true innovators of jazz violin, Doug Cameron has performed internationally and is well known for his dynamic performance and trademark blue electric violin. Doug’s sons, Alex and Sean, play the violin and sax with him in a family program, which has been a winner with audiences. This concert is scheduled for 3 p.m. at the Lebanon High School.
Music on High Presents Maria Wilson,
Classical Guitarist
SUNDAY, OCT. 20
Pick-up: 3 p.m. FCC, 3:15 p.m. Clubhouse Return: 5:30 p.m.
Freewill offering
Get ready for an unforgettable evening with Central Pennsylvania’s own guitar virtuoso, Maria Wilson, as she showcases her extraordinary talent and passion for music. With a career that has seen her grace stages across the nation, Maria’s dynamic performances blend intricate fingerstyle techniques with soulful melodies, creating a sound that is uniquely her own. Hear her own compositions, as well as covers of popular music. This concert is scheduled for 4 p.m. at the Christ Lutheran Church in Elizabethtown.
Tour of Patton Campus and Carpenter Chapel
TUESDAY, OCT. 22
Pick-up: 9:30 a.m. Clubhouse, 9:45 a.m. FCC Return: 11:30 a.m.
Free
Enjoy this interesting and informative tour of Patton Campus and Carpenter Chapel. Joe Pullin, Assistant Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Masonic Youth Foundation, will conduct this 90-minute tour. Please note: Walking is required for this tour. The tour begins at Patton Campus.
Dutch Apple Dinner Theater Presents: “Hairspray”
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 23
Pick-up: 10:30 a.m. FCC, 10:45 a.m. Clubhouse Return: 4:30 p.m.
$70
It is 1962, and Baltimore’s Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, wins a spot on the local TV dance program. Overnight, she is transformed from an outsider to a teen celebrity. The upbeat score includes “Good Morning Baltimore,” “You Can’t Stop the Beat” and title song, “Hairspray.” Enjoy a delicious lunch buffet before the show. RSVP and payment due Oct. 2.
Starlight Tea Concert Presents Maria Corely & Christyan Seay
SATURDAY, OCT. 26
Pick-up: 5:45 p.m. FCC, 6 p.m. Clubhouse Return: 9 p.m.
Freewill offering
Maria is a superlative pianist who articulates exquisitely both the broad descriptive aspects and nuances of pieces she performs. Christyan, a native of Harrisburg, has performed with the Harrisburg Symphony, the Harrisburg Opera Association and concert halls in the United States and Europe. Concert is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Lancaster Church of the Brethren.
Hershey Symphony Presents Holiday Spectacular
SATURDAY, DEC. 14
Pick-up: 6:15 p.m. Clubhouse, 6:30 p.m. FCC
Return: 10 p.m.
$19
Join the Hershey Symphony for a beloved holiday tradition that has become a family favorite! Timeless classics and exciting new arrangements will capture the spirit of the season. Do not miss out on this festive musical journey that promises to fill your heart with joy and wonder. The concert is scheduled from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. RSVP and payment due Oct. 28.
MODERATE WALKING
WALKING
STANDARD TRIPS
Sign up Sept. 23, 8 a.m., at the GLH Trans. Desk
Please call the GLH Transportation Desk for the Elizabethtown Shuttle 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. Please note: reservations are not accepted until the first day of sign-ups.
DATE LOCATION PICK-UP
Thurs., Oct. 3 Park City Mall, Lancaster
Mon., Oct. 7 Walmart, Palmyra
Tues., Oct. 8 Lunch Trip: Pizza Hut, Elizabethtown 11 a.m. FCC, 11:15 a.m. Clubhouse 1:30 p.m.
Thurs., Oct. 10 Stauffer’s of Kissel Hill, Mount Joy 12:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m.
Tues., Oct. 15 Root’s Market, Manheim 8 a.m. 11:30 a.m.
Fri., Oct. 18 Wegman’s Market, Lancaster 9 a.m. 1 p.m.
Mon., Oct. 21
Lunch Trip: Cheddars Scratch Kitchen, York 10:30 a.m. Clubhouse, 10:45 a.m. FCC 2:30 p.m.
Fri., Oct. 25 Trader Joe’s, Camp Hill 8:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.
Mon., Oct. 28 Target, Belmont Shopping Center, Lancaster 12:30 p.m. 4 p.m.
Tues., Oct. 29 Lunch Trip: Applebee’s Grill, Hershey 10:45 a.m. FCC, 11 a.m. Clubhouse 2:30 p.m.
RECURRING SCHEDULE Call ext. 33205
Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Elizabethtown Shuttle 1 p.m. Varies
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, CVS and Family Dollar.
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.
Say Happy Birthday
to a veteran of the U.S. Navy!
The U.S. Navy was founded on Oct. 13, 1775.
Stop in the FCC atrium between 8 and 9:30 a.m., and join your fellow Navy veterans for a cup of coffee!
Christmas
Help us bring to children in need overseas
by donating a gift to Samaritan’s Purse Shoebox Project.
Volunteers are collecting small children’s items to fill shoe boxes to send to children in need around the world. Toys, school supplies, personal care items, clothing and craft items will be accepted until Monday, Nov. 18.
Donation boxes are in the Clubhouse Lobby and Grand Lodge Hall. For more information, contact Jeanne McIntyre at ext. 13871, or Barb Smith at ext. 15163.
Apple Dumpling, Sub & Pretzel Sandwich Sale
to benefit the DEMOLAY MASONIC YOUTH GROUP’S ELIZABETHTOWN CHAPTER
ORDERS ARE DUE BY OCT. 18.
• Baked and ready-to-eat apple dumplings (regular and sugar-free): $7 each
• Various pretzel sandwiches: $6 each
• Various subs: $7 each
Pick up orders at Patton Campus Memorial Hall parking lot entrance on Wed., Oct. 30, from 4 – 5 p.m.
To order, contact Amy Nace, executive assistant for the Pennsylvania Masonic Youth Foundation, at 717-475-8922 or anace0325@gmail.com.
MV Travel Club’s Upcoming Trips
All residents are invited to join the MV Travel Club. Dues are $5 per year.
Upcoming Trips:
• Christmas on the Danube – Dec. 2 - 10
• British Landscapes (Scotland, Wales & London) –May 4 - 14, 2025
Contact Ann Berger at 717-361-5170 for information on these trips.
Low Vision Support Group
Next meeting is Thursday, Oct. 3, at 9 a.m., in the Keystone Room.
Please join with other residents who struggle with vision loss. This support group will meet every other month and alternate between the GLH Solarium and Keystone Room locations. This group is open to all residents and is facilitated by Brooke Zubeck, Home Health social worker.
ROOSTER WOODSHOP
Masonic Village Rooster Woodshop is located on the corner of Freemason Drive and Umbaugh Drive. The showroom is open Monday through Friday, from 8 – 11 a.m. and 1 – 3 p.m. It is also open on Saturday, from 8 – 11 a.m. There are many assorted items produced by the members. All items on display are for sale, and all Masonic Village residents and employees receive a 15% discount on a showroom item priced $100 or more. The shop can produce custom furnishings and novel items from wood, and members can also perform minor repairs to furniture upon request. Scan the QR code for a link to our Facebook page.
Chess anyone? Our experienced woodworker John Lewis crafted this chess board and 32-piece chess set from assorted species of wood using a scroll saw. The chess board hosts a drawer for storage of the chess pieces. His attention to detail is astounding. John entered his work in this year’s Elizabethtown Fair contest for Scroll Saw Projects, and he won first place!
