Elizabethtown Village Living - September, 2023

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ON-CAMPUS EVENTS

Recreation Department: 14509 or 33277/39930

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.”

Fall Fest 2023

Sept. 18 - 22, Daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Mon., Sept. 18

JB Craft Club Sale

Keystone Room

Handmade items such as wreaths, centerpieces and floral designs.

Thur., Sept. 21

Rooster Woodshop

FCC Atrium

The woodshop will have their handcrafted items for sale.

MV Apparel Sale

FCC Atrium

Masonic Village hats, shirts, decals and more.

Ceramics Club

FCC Atrium

The Ceramics Club will have a variety of items for sale including their popular Christmas Trees.

Tues., Sept. 19

Piece Makers Quilt Sale

FCC Atrium

Various hand-quilted items including blankets, table linens and more.

Fri., Sept. 22

Village Green Crafts

FCC Atrium

Seasonal handmade crafts, floral designs and wreaths, along with beautiful hand-painted ceramics.

Angel Pin Sale

FCC Atrium

Angel pins, jewelry and decor. Proceeds benefit Bleiler Caring Cottage.

Wed., Sept. 20

Brossman Courtyard Celebration

Enjoy French fries from St. Peter’s Fryers, drinks, apples, hot dogs and ice cream. FREE!

Musical entertainment provided by Glenn Miller, the one-man-band.

Help support the Grey Lions scholarship fund by purchasing a Penn State Sticky! These grilled sticky buns have been a PSU staple since 1929.

Art Club Open: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Vendors accept cash and check.

Movie Showing: “Horatio’s Drive –America’s First Road Trip”

SATURDAY, SEPT. 2, 7:05 P.M.

Deike Auditorium

In 1903, Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson set off from San Francisco in a 20-horsepower Winton touring car hoping to become the first person to cross the United States in the new-fangled “horseless carriage.” Based on a true story, this film is not rated and has a run time of 106 minutes. The event is sponsored by the Masonic Village Pet Club. A pet meet and greet will take place in the FCC Atrium beforehand. Call ext. 33205 to schedule transportation.

Penn State Tailgate Party! Open Season Game

SATURDAY, SEPT. 2, 6 P.M.

Grand Lodge Multi-Purpose Room

Join us for the PSU vs. West Virginia game. Kick-off is at 7:30 p.m. Bring an appetizer, snack or dessert to share. Bring your own Beverage. Call and make your reservation to Judy McKeague (570-337-2211) or John Reitz (717-649-0247). Come out for some great fellowship and enjoy the opening game!! We Are.........PENN STATE!!

Changing the Course of the Disease

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 6, 10:30 A.M.

Keystone Room

Review a history of the identification of disease vectors and the development of vaccines and drugs. We’ll discuss how the current COVID-19 vaccines work, how this is a revolution in vaccine development and how two future issues may continue to change the course of diseases: climate change and drug-resistant germs. Instructed by Dr. Bennet Berhow. Sponsored by the Lifelong Learning Fund.

Decision Points: Hershey CEOs and Their Major Decisions

THURSDAY, SEPT. 7, 10 A.M.

Keystone Room

Instructor Ted Herman is an adjunct professor at Elizabethtown College’s School of Graduate & Professional Studies and has resided in the Hershey area for more than 20 years. Since 2010, he has served on the board of directors for the Hershey History Center. Sponsored by the Lifelong Learning Discovery Fund.

Music Merrymakers Summer Concert: Americana & Old Time Religion

THURSDAY, SEPT. 7, 2 P.M.

Deike Auditorium

Join your friends, the Music Merrymakers, as they share a variety of songs which should never go out of style. This offering of Americana songs and oldtime religious favorites will have you tapping your toes and singing along as we travel across country and down memory lane to the days when we learned our family traditions at our grandparents’ knees and where we learned to be both faithful and patriotic.

Tales from Around the World

FRIDAY, SEPT. 8, 2 P.M.

Keystone Room

Every country has a wealth of stories, and they show us how much we have in common. Join storyteller Dennis Strain as he picks stories from Afghanistan, Russia, Ethiopia and four other countries, exploring themes that resonate in Masonic Village and throughout the world. This performance will be repeated on Thursday, Sept. 14, at 2 p.m., in the GLH Solarium.

Nature Program with Mathew Fishteyn

FRIDAY, SEPT. 8, 1 P.M.

Life Long Learning Center

Explore an alternative version of agriculture that centers itself around the importance of the tree as a sustainer of life for many species across the food web. Using earth’s toolbox to work with nature rather than against it, the presentation will focus on rediscovering old methods of land management to create more abundant and fulfilling landscapes with diverse plant communities that can withstand disease, pest and climate pressures.

Piano Concert by Mathew Fishteyn

FRIDAY, SEPT. 8, 3 P.M.

Deike Auditorium

Travel along the Mississippi Delta and explore genres such as Ragtime, Stride, Boogie Woogie and New Orleans Blues. Illuminate your mind with a oneof-a-kind musical extravaganza filled with endless rhythm and melody. Prepare to clap, be ready to tap and don’t hold back the urge to get out of your seat!

Ballroom Dance Event with Music by Zupe

SUNDAY, SEPT. 10, 6 – 9 P.M.

Brossman Ballroom

Some of our residents and employees have been practicing their ballroom dance steps with the help of instructors Douglas and Cindy Rapp. These students, along with others from Iron Bridge Dance Studio, are ready to have some fun dancing. You are invited to attend to dance or just watch and enjoy the music and refreshments. Reservations are requested for this dress up event due to the need for a fully open dance floor and catering order. Call Liz at ext. 39930 by Sept. 7.

AI – The Basics and Future Outcomes

TUESDAY, SEPT. 12, 10 A.M.

Keystone Room

This talk will focus on the basics of artificial intelligence, or AI, and include a demonstration of how to create a simple computer-generated product like a term paper using audience participation. Bring your tablets, and follow along as you learn about AI by using it! Dr. Robert Wheelersburg is an anthropologist who specializes in the evolution of technology and its influences on sociocultural changes over time. Sponsored by the Lifelong Learning Fund.

The Films of George Cukor: Director of Hollywood’s Golden Age

FRIDAYS, SEPT. 15 THROUGH

OCT. 13, 1 – 4:30 P.M.

Williamson Multimedia Room, Patton Campus $10

George Cukor was an American director who worked in Hollywood from the early 1930s to the 1980s. His films are known for witty dialogue, sophistication and memorable casting and performances. Cindy Rose, humanities, arts and film professor at Harrisburg Area Community College, will instruct. Call ext. 14509 to register. Sponsored by the Lifelong Learning Fund.

MV Encore Band

SATURDAY, SEPT. 16, 2 P.M.

Deike Auditorium

A buzz word, which has become popular in today’s vernacular, is “diversity.” The band has planned a musical program with all styles of music consisting of classical, vaudeville, swing, and rock and roll. We have included an “instant concert song” for those of you who are on the go, which includes 30 songs in less than 4 minutes. Come and join us we, always, appreciate your support.

Lukens Band Concert

SUNDAY, SEPT. 17, 3 P.M.

Deike Auditorium

The Lukens Band from Coatesville is a 55-piece Community Concert Band founded in 1911. Currently directed by Richard Albright, the band will feature music from Phantom of the Opera, a wonderful setting of the hymn “God of Our Fathers,” a piece from Japan, plus marches and music saluting America. This will be an exciting and varied concert performance.

Fall Fest! JB Craft Club Sale

MONDAY, SEPT. 18, 11 A.M. – 3 P.M.

Keystone Room

Browse and purchase handmade items such as wreaths, centerpieces and floral designs.

Fall Fest! Piece Makers Quilt Sale

TUESDAY, SEPT. 19, 11 A.M. – 3 P.M.

FCC Atrium

Peruse various hand-quilted items including blankets, table linens and more.

Fall Fest! Brossman Courtyard Celebration

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20, 11 A.M. – 3 P.M.

Brossman Courtyard

Enjoy French fries, drinks, apples, hot dogs and ice cream all for free! Glenn Miller, the one-man band, will entertain you with comedy and music. The Grey Lions will have Penn State Stickies for sale to benefit the Grey Lions scholarship fund.

Shaking the Family Tree

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20, 10:30 A.M.

Keystone Room

The family tree to be shaken is the Homo sapiens family tree. Beginning with the discovery of Neanderthals, scientists began to construct a family tree which challenged the view that humans were unique and separate from nature and other animals. Instructed by Dr. Bennet Berhow. Sponsored by the Lifelong Learning Fund.

Fall Fest! Rooster Woodshop, MV Apparel Sale, Ceramics and Clay Club

THURSDAY, SEPT. 21, 11 A.M. – 3 P.M.

FCC Atrium

The Rooster Woodshop will have a variety of handcrafted items for sale. The Ceramics Club will have both ceramics and handmade clay items for sale, including their popular Christmas Trees. Masonic Village logo merchandise will also be for sale.

Fall Fest! Village Green Crafts, Ceramics, and Angel Pin Sale

FRIDAY, SEPT. 22, 11 A.M. – 3 P.M.

FCC Atrium

The Village Green Craft group will have seasonal handmade crafts, floral designs, wreaths and hand-painted ceramics for sale. Browse and purchase angel pins, jewelry and décor with proceeds benefitting the Bleiler Caring Cottage.

Guided Autumn Walking Tour of the Formal Gardens

FRIDAY, SEPT. 22, 10 A.M. AND 2 P.M.

Meet on Trexler Terrace

This is a 45-minute guided walk on level terrain, preceded by a 20-minute sit-down illustrated historical overview, with a 10-minute break in-between. Meet on Trexler Terrace. This tour is wheelchair accessible. In the event of bad weather, it will held on Monday, Oct. 9, at the same times. Call the Clubhouse Information Desk at ext. 14512 to register.

Movie Showing: Sight and Sound’s “Queen Esther”

FRIDAY, SEPT. 22, 7:05 P.M.

Deike Auditorium

Set in the Persian Empire, “Queen Esther” is a captivating tale of beauty and bravery. This production was filmed live on stage, with a run time of 131 minutes. Call ext. 33205 to schedule transportation.

Traditional Oktoberfest Music featuring the Bavarion Barons

SATURDAY, SEPT. 23, 7-9 P.M.

Brossman Ballroom Salons I and II

Made up of all professional musicians, the band always appears in authentic German lederhosen and dress, which adds an authentic feel to any party or Oktoberfest event, along with cider and beer, cheese and bolgna and pretzels.

Jay Smar: Folklore and Coal Mining Songs of the Northeast

MONDAY, SEPT. 25, 2 P.M.

Keystone Room

An informative, musical and historical program with original songs of this region during the early 1900s, highlighting the everyday struggles of the European coal miner in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Vocals are accompanied by guitar and claw-hammer banjo.

Masonic Village Senior Stage Show (MVS3)

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 27, 2 P.M.

Keystone Room

Join the Masonic Village Senior Stage Show as they perform “Sex Please, We’re Sixty.” This fast-moving farce is set in Mrs. Stancliffe’s Rose Cottage Bed & Breakfast where her guests, nearly all women, return year after year. Bud Davis, the elderly Casanova next door, claims the inn is successful because the women enjoy his company. Mrs. Stancliffe steadfastly denies this, but the weekend’s three female guests may just prove Bud right after all.

Jocelyn Crosby, Awardwinning Flute Soloist

SATURDAY, SEPT. 30, 2 P.M.

Deike Auditorium

Jocelyn Crosby is a flute soloist and freelance artist in the Lancaster region and has performed for over 20 years. She will be accompanied by her talented pianist Doug Wimer.

SPIRITUAL GATHERINGS

For more information, call ext. 33106.

Sunday, Sept. 3, 8:30 a.m. Outdoor Worship Service, Village Green Circle Rain location: Sell Chapel

Sunday, Sept. 3, 10 a.m. Worship Service, Sell Chapel and Channel 956

Sundays, Sept. 10, 17 and 24, 8:15 a.m. and 10 a.m. Worship Service, Sell Chapel

Mondays, 9:30 a.m. Handbell Choir, Sell Chapel

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

Tuesdays, 2 p.m. Hope Share, Sell Chapel Parlor

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. NEW NAME AND TIME! Hymn Sing and Devotion, GLH Solarium

Fridays, 9 a.m. Men’s Bible Study, James Buchanan All Purpose Room

Tues., Sept. 5, 3 p.m. Prayer Circle, Sell Chapel Parlor

Mon., Sept. 11, 10:30 a.m. Book Club, Sell Chapel Parlor

Tues., Sept. 12, 9:30 a.m. Sell Chapel Outreach Meeting, Sell Chapel Parlor

Thurs., Sept. 14, 10 a.m. Searching the Scriptures (Women’s Group), Keystone Room

Fri., Sept. 22, 10:30 a.m. Hope Finders, Keystone Room

Fri., Sept. 29, 2 p.m. Shabbat, Roosevelt Meditation Room

Christ Lutheran Church Service

FRIDAY, SEPT. 15, 10:30 A.M. Keystone Room

The Feast of the Holy Cross, which commemorates the cross upon which Jesus died, will be celebrated. Communion is offered to members of Christ Lutheran Church who reside on campus, 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, 6:30 p.m. Contract Bridge, Keystone Room

Tuesdays, 9 a.m. Pickleball, Patton Campus Gym

Tuesdays, 9 a.m. Bocce, Bocce Court by Brossman Pool Come and see our resurfaced court. All are welcome.

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, 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. NEW! Horseshoe

Pitching, Eden View Pavilion (by RV lot) Play time is 9 a.m. to noon.

Fridays, 10 a.m. Ceramics, Smith North Ceramics 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 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.

Sat., Sept. 2, 2 p.m. Bingo, Keystone Room

Wed., Sept. 6, 1:30 p.m. Scrabble by the Rules, GLH Square (lobby outside of GLH Shoppe)

Wed., Sept. 6, 1:30 p.m. Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, Smith North Rec. Room

Fri., Sept. 8, 2 p.m. Virtual Bingo Bash, Channel 956

Sun., Sept. 10, 5 p.m. Wine and Cheese Social, Keystone Room

Fri., Sept. 15, 3 p.m. Tree of Life Social, Keystone Room Free drinks for donations to the Tree of Life.

Sun., Sept. 17, 2 p.m. Wine and Cheese Social, Franklin’s Press

Mon., Sept. 18, 6:30 p.m. Horseracing, Brossman Ballroom, Salons III & IV

Wed., Sept. 20, 1:30 p.m. Scrabble by the Rules, GLH Square (lobby outside of GLH Shoppe)

Wed., Sept. 20, 1:30 p.m. Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, Smith North Rec. Room

Fri., Sept. 22, 2 p.m. Virtual Bingo Bash, Channel 956

Mon., Sept. 25, 6:30 p.m. Bingo, Brossman Ballroom, Salon III

Wed., Sept. 27, 1 – 3 p.m. September Birthday Drop-in, GLH Studio B Call ext. 33277 to RSVP by 9/18.

Fri., Sept. 29, 6:30 p.m. Trivia Night with Bob Reigh, Lodge Multipurpose Room

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 the Physics of History.

Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. Social Hour Discussion Group, Recreation Center Studio A 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 To receive a link to the Zoom meeting, please send an email to MVE.Inquisitives@yahoo.com.

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. Ceramics Club, Smith North Ceramics Room Interested? Call Edith Kane at ext. 79538.

Fridays, 10 a.m. Music Merrymakers Rehearsal, GLH Solarium

Saturdays, 9 a.m. Busy Bees Coloring Club, Event Planning Lobby Contact Linda Semler, ext. 13845, with questions.

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

Fri., Sept. 1, 1:30 p.m.

Fri., Sept. 1, 2 p.m. Resident Technology Support, Life Long Learning Center “Technology Tidbit” by Sandi Hathaway at 2 p.m. Bring your fully-charged cell phones, tablets, Kindles and laptops for basic help.

Tues., Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m. MV&E Model Railroad Club Meeting, Railroad Club Building

Wed., Sept. 6, 8:30 a.m. Hike with MV Hiking Club at Gettysburg National Military Park Depart via carpool by the fountain in the Brossman parking lot at 8:30 a.m., return mid-late afternoon. Contact Chris Dunlap at abcsd@verizon.net with questions. Rain date: Sept. 8.

Wed., Sept. 6, 9:30 a.m. Sensory Garden

Resident Work Day, GLH Sensory Garden

Thurs., Sept. 7, 9:30 a.m.

MVE Resident Association Meeting, Deike Auditorium John Berk, Vice President, will discuss the 2024 Reorganization Plan.

Thurs., Sept. 7, 10 a.m. Aviation Interest Group, Life Long Learning Center

Thurs., Sept. 7, 1 p.m. Book Club Meeting with the Village Bookies, GLH Conoy Conference Room

This month’s book is “Light to the Hills” by Bonnie Blaylock.

Art Studio and Gallery

Penn State Grey Lions, Keystone Room Our guest speaker will be Donald Brindisi, Masonic Village pharmacy manager.

Thurs., Sept. 7, 1:30 p.m.

Caregiver Support Group, Lodge Multipurpose Room

This group is designed for retirement living residents who are currently caregivers to someone in their home.

Thurs., Sept. 7, 7 p.m. Order of the Eastern Star Meeting, Brossman Ballroom, Salons III & IV

Fri., Sept. 8, 10 a.m. Special Singles Women’s Group, Keystone Room

Sun., Sept. 10, 4 p.m. DeMolay Meeting, Masonic Lodge Room

Mon., Sept. 11, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Resident Giant and Weis Gift Card Sale, FCC Atrium

Mon., Sept. 11, 10 a.m. Life Story Writing, Star Points Private Dining Room

Mon., Sept. 11, 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 Masonic Village Hospice bereavement coordinator at ext. 33576.

Tues., Sept. 19, 8:30 a.m.

Wed., Sept. 20, 9:30 a.m.

Shrine Club Meeting, Patton Campus Dining Room

Mon., Sept. 11, 2 – 3 p.m.

Tues., Sept. 12, 11 a.m.

Resident Giant and Weis Gift Card Sale, Keystone Room

Astronomy Club Meeting, GLH Life Long Learning Center Call ext. 15346 or 15521 for more information.

Tues., Sept. 12, Noon

Masonic Day Lodge, Patton Campus Dining Room Call Secretary Blackwood at 717991-2218 for more information

Wed., Sept. 13, 9:30 a.m.

Sensory Garden Party, GLH Sensory Garden

Intergenerational fun with our U-GRO students and residents. All are welcome to attend.

Wed., Sept. 13, 2 p.m.

Wed., Sept. 13, 7 p.m.

Thurs., Sept. 14, 9 a.m.

Genealogy Workshop, Life Long Learning Center

Social Order of Beauceant, Masonic Lodge Room

Coffee Talk with Home and Community Based Services (HCBS), Smith South Learn about a variety of in-home and community-based services at Masonic Village to optimize overall independence.

Thurs., Sept. 14, 2 p.m. Village Connect Workshop, Life Long Learning Center Information on the Village Connect online portal. Questions? Call ext. 33251

Thurs., Sept. 14, 4:30 p.m.

Sojourners Meeting Contact resident Jack Heinze at ext. 15417. Meetings are held in the Harrisburg Scottish Rite Cathedral. Pick-up location is the FCC.

Sensory Garden Resident Work Day, GLH Sensory Garden Please note: Oct. 4 residents will work with the students to plant the winter pansies, ending our outdoor work for the season and beginning monthly indoor sessions.

Wed., Sept. 20, 2 p.m. German Club, GLH Solarium

Thurs., Sept. 21, 10 a.m. Coffee Talk with Mike Rowe, Keystone Room

Thurs., Sept. 21, 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 Masonic Village Hospice bereavement coordinator at ext. 33576.

Thurs., Sept. 21, 1 p.m. Coffee Talk with Mike Rowe, Brossman Ballroom, Salon II

Thurs., Sept. 21, 2:30 p.m.

VGA Council Meeting, Lodge Multipurpose Room

Mon., Sept. 25, 10 a.m. Life Story Writing, Star Points Private Dining Room

Tues., Sept. 26, 10 a.m. MV Travel Club Meeting, Keystone Room All residents are invited to attend. Dues are $5 per year. Upcoming trips include: Vermont –Sept. 11 to 15; Iceland –Nov. 5 to 11; Dickens of a Christmas, Wellsboro – Dec. 2; Shades of Ireland – May 6 to 18, 2024; Christmas on the Danube – Dec. 2 to 10, 2024. Contact resident Ann Berger at 361-5170 for information on these trips.

Tues., Sept. 26, 7 p.m. Amaranth Meeting, Salon III & IV

Sun., Sept. 17, 4 p.m.

Mon., Sept. 18, 7 p.m.

DeMolay Meeting, Masonic Lodge Room

Treichler Lodge Meeting, Masonic Lodge Room

Thurs., Sept. 28, 2 p.m. Village Connect Workshop, Life Long Learning Center

CALENDAR KEY

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8 a.m. Root’s Market

8:30 a.m. Shrine Club (PCDR)

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Piece Makers Quilt Sale (FCC-A)

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3 p.m. Lukens Band Concert (DA)

25 10 a.m. Life Story Writing (GLH Star Points)

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10 a.m. MV Travel Club (KR)

12:30 p.m. Walmart

7 p.m. Amaranth Meeting (BB Salons III & IV)

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8:30 a.m. MV Hiking Club (Rain date Sept. 8)

9:15 a.m. Demuth Museum and Lancaster Museum of Art

10:30 a.m. Changing the Course of the Disease (KR)

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Food Truck (BPL)

2 p.m. New Resident Wellness Info Session (LMR)

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9:30 a.m. Sensory Garden Party

10:45 a.m. Hong Kong Garden

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Food Truck (BPL)

2 p.m. Genealogy Workshop (LLL)

7 p.m. S.O.O.B. (MLR)

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9:30 a.m. Resident Association Meeting (DA)

10 a.m. Hershey CEOs (KR)

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. Music Merrymakers Summer Concert (DA)

7 p.m. OES Meeting (BB Salons III & IV)

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9 a.m. Coffee Talk with HCBS (Smith South)

10 a.m. Searching the Scriptures (KR)

2 p.m. Tales From Around the World (GLH-SO)

2 p.m. Village Connect Workshop (LLL)

4:30 p.m. Sojourners Meeting

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12:30 p.m. Hershey Outlets

1:30 p.m. Penn State Grey Lions (KR)

2 p.m. Resident Technology Support (LLL)

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9 a.m. Sharp Shopper

10 a.m. Special Single Women’s Group (KR)

1 p.m. Nature Program (LLL)

2 p.m. Tales from Around the World (KR)

2 p.m. Virtual Bingo Bash (Ch. 956)

3 p.m. Piano Concert by Mathew Fishteyn (DA)

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9 a.m. Wegman’s Market

10:30 a.m. Christ Lutheran Church Service (KR)

3 p.m. Tree of Life Social (KR)

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2 p.m. Bingo (KR)

7:05 p.m. Movie Showing (DA)

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2 p.m. Village Encore Band (DA)

5:30 p.m. Starlight Tea Concert

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8:45 a.m. 50 Plus Expo

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Fall Fest Courtyard

Celebration (Brossman Courtyard)

10:30 a.m. Shaking the Family Tree (KR)

2 p.m. German Club (GLH-SO)

10 a.m. Coffee Talk with Mike Rowe (KR)

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Village Green Crafts and Ceramics and Apparel Sale (FCC-A)

12:30 p.m. Sycamore North

Bereavement Support Group (SYC-N)

1 p.m. Coffee Talk with Mike Rowe (BB)

2:30 p.m. VGA Council Meeting (LMR)

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10:15 a.m. Bird-in-Hand Stage

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Food Truck (BPL)

1 – 3 p.m. Sept. Birthday Drop-in (GLH Studio B)

2 p.m. Masonic Village Senior Stage Show (KR)

1 p.m. Tour of MV

2 p.m. Village Connect Workshop (LLL)

8:30 a.m. Trader Joe’s

10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Guided Walking Tour of Formal Gardens (Trexler Terrace)

10:30 a.m. Hope Finders (KR)

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Angel Pins and Rooster Woodshop Sale (FCC-A)

2 p.m. Virtual Bingo Bash (Ch. 956)

7:05 p.m. Movie Showing (DA)

7 p.m. Traditional Octoberfest (BB) 27

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12:30 p.m. Park City Mall

2 p.m. Shabbat (Roosevelt Meditation Room)

6:30 p.m. Trivia Night (LMR)

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1:30 p.m. Good Shepherd Players

2 p.m. Jocelyn Crosby (DA)

WELLNESS

Baird Wellness Center 33783

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. – 6 p.m. Group exercise classes are broadcast on MVTV Monday through Friday, in the morning.

Please purchase punch cards at the Baird Wellness Center. Punch cards are a way to “pay as you go” to land and aquatic classes. You will receive the option of attending 10 classes per punch card, and punch cards are available for $35 each. For questions, call 717-361-5699.

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. Non-SilverSneakers® members pay $3.50 per class (punch card available for purchase).

SilverSneakers® Circuit

MON. & FRI., 8:30 – 9:15 A.M.,

BEGINNING AUG. 7

Brossman Ballroom, Salon I

Punch card available

Combine fun with fitness to increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance power with a standing circuit workout. Upper-body strength work with hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a SilverSneakers® ball is alternated with non-impact aerobics choreography. Punch cards will be available at the Baird Wellness Center for non-SilverSneakers® members.

Participate in our various classes to improve your physical fitness, social connections, mental health and cognitive abilities.

Hatha Yoga

MON., 3:30 P.M., & WED., 10:15 A.M.

Lodge Meeting Room

Punch card available

This is an ongoing class. We will be on our wrists, arms and knees for certain postures. We will also focus on single leg postures. To prevent injury, if you are not comfortable with any of the above, be prepared to modify based on the suggestions the instructor provides.

Breathe

TUES., 9:15 A.M.

Lodge Meeting Room

Punch card available

Enjoy this 45-minute slow, free-flowing movement class to enhance energy, balance and mind-body connection.

Core & More

TUES. & THURS., 10:15 – 11 A.M.

Lodge Meeting Room

Punch card available

A low impact Pilates and yoga fusion class designed to strengthen core muscles, improve posture and encourage flexibility in both joints and muscles. We will focus on proper body alignment for improved balance, and this class will also help increase focus and mind-body connection. Please note, we will be on our wrists and knees for certain exercises and will transition from standing to the floor during class. Open to beginners, and modifications are offered throughout class to meet your fitness level.

New Resident Wellness Information Session

WED., SEPT. 6, 2 P.M.

Lodge Multipurpose Room

Come and learn how you can enhance your mind, body and spirit with all Masonic Village has to offer!

Head Over Heels

TUESDAYS, SEPT. 12 – OCT. 31

1 – 1:45 P.M.

Brossman Ballroom, Salon I

$64

As part of this fall-injury prevention handson workshop, a Certified Personal Trainer will build a program based off of initial assessments to advance strength, gait and balance. We will address agility and cognitive reaction time in order to reduce the risk of falling and the injuries associated with it. This is a progressive program, and each session will build upon the last. To realize your full potential, we ask that you attend each session. For more information and to register Aug. 28 – Sept. 8, please call the Baird Wellness Center at ext. 33783 or 717-361-5699, option 4.

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 6-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. Call ext. 33783 for more information.

Patton Pool –Open Swim/Lap Swim

TIME CHANGE! MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, NOON – 5 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. Call ext. 33783 for more information.

Brossman Outdoor Pool –Open Swim

MAY 27 – SEPT. 4, NOON – 6 P.M.

Brossman Pool

Must show MVP card for entry to pool, and scan barcode on 2023 Brossman Outdoor Pool season pass. A season pass will be issued the first time you visit the pool. Times are subject to change due to lifeguard availability. Call ext. 33783 for more information.

Dimensions of Wellness

Seek balance in your life in all seven dimensions of wellness!

This month, we are featuring the Spiritual Dimension:

• Discover meaning and purpose

• In touch with your higher power

• Love, peace, hope, inspiration, joy

• Meditate, pray

• Appreciate beauty, nature

• Appreciate life

As you look through the Village Living publication, identify which programs you can participate in to enhance your Spiritual Wellness!

DINING

Labor Day Picnics

MONDAY, SEPT. 4

Restaurants at Grand Lodge Hall and Restaurant at Clubhouse

Final picnic of the summer, come celebrate the season within your community. A special picnic menu and entertainment is planned. Check your mailbox for the memo and menus.

Music Night in the Tavern

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 6

Goose and Gridiron Tavern

Rebekah Jane is a local musician who specializes in acoustic performances of ‘70s country, ‘80s classic rock, modern pop and original songs. Seating begins at 4 p.m., with music at 5 p.m. A memo will be sent out with reservation dates and details.

Music Night in the Tavern

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 13

Goose and Gridiron Tavern

Octavia Blues Trio: Octavia is a singer, songwriter and world class harmonica musician sponsored by Suzuki Music USA and Godin Guitars. Seating begins at 4 p.m., with music at 5 p.m. A memo will be sent out with reservation dates and details.

Music Night in the Tavern

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20

Goose and Gridiron Tavern

Enjoy trivia night with Cheater’s Never Prosper DJ Josh Myers. Seating begins at 4 p.m., with music at 5 p.m. A memo will be sent out with reservation dates and details.

Music Night in the Tavern

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 27

Goose and Gridiron Tavern

A 40s theme night will feature Chuck Oettle’s Combo. This talented vocalist, accompanied by musicians, will return this year to cover popular standards of that era. Seating begins at 4 p.m., with music at 5 p.m. A memo will be sent out with reservation dates and details.

RESTAURANT LOCATIONS:

Clubhouse 14506

Grand Lodge Hall 33303

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.

DECORATIVE SCARECROW LIGHTED WINE BOTTLE

RSVP by Aug. 31

GLH Studio B

$6

Thursday, Sept. 7

Class I: 9 – 11 a.m.

Class II: 1 – 3 p.m.

HELPING HANDS:

Help make a variety of craft projects for Fall Fest

GLH Studio B

Free

Thursday, Sept. 14

Class I: 9 – 11 a.m.

POLY MESH WREATHS

Choose either a Fall or Halloween design. Stop by Studio B to take a look at the wreaths. RSVP by Sept. 7

GLH Studio B

$15

Thursday, Sept. 28

Class I: 9 – 11 a.m.

Class II: 1 – 3 p.m.

Farm Market Summer Hours

Thursday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.;

Sunday, Noon – 4 p.m.

Orchard View Café:

Thursday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.;

Sunday, Noon – 4 p.m.

Farm Market Stand:

Every Saturday through October 10 a.m. - noon Freemasons

Cultural Center Atrium; 2 - 4 p.m. Buchanan Clubhouse

Now accepting the MV Resident meal plan at the Farm Market and Orchard View Café.

Sign up Aug. 23, 9 a.m., at the Clubhouse Info. Desk

You can also register on Village Connect for all of the excursions.

Demuth Museum and Lancaster Museum of Art

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 6

Pick-up: 9:15 a.m. FCC, 9:30 a.m. Clubhouse

Return: 12:30 p.m.

$5 Pay at the door

The monthly exhibition is “Capturing Community: Inside an American Salon.” Explore Charles Demuth’s peers in the Stieglitz Circle and their influential work that formed the American Modern Art movement in the early 20th century. There is no cost. A $5 donation may be received at the museum. Tour is scheduled for 10 a.m.

Zoo America

MONDAY, SEPT. 11

Pick-up: 12:30 p.m. Clubhouse, 12:45 p.m. FCC; Return: 4 p.m.

$11.50

The Hershey Zoo covers 11 acres and is home to more than 75 species and 200 individual animals, including some rare and endangered ones. Prior to your self-guided tour, enjoy an exciting educational program presented by a naturalist entitled Paws, Claws, Scales & Tails. This trip is co-sponsored by the Masonic Village Pet Club.

Monday Night Concert Series at Leffler Chapel Presents Taina Asili

MONDAY, SEPT. 11

Pick-up: 6:30 p.m. FCC, 6:45 p.m. Clubhouse

Return: 9 p.m.

Free

Taina Asili is a New York-based Puerto Rican singer, filmmaker and activist carrying on the tradition of her ancestors, fusing past and present struggles into one soulful and defiant voice. This concert is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

Starlight Tea Concert Series Presents Pennsylvania Chamber Players

SATURDAY, SEPT. 16

Pick-up: 5:30 p.m. Clubhouse, 5:45 p.m. FCC

Return: 9 p.m.

Freewill offering

Enjoy this blend of classical music performed by seasoned local musicians. The concert is scheduled for 7 p.m. and is located at the Lancaster Church of the Brethren. A freewill offering will take place at intermission.

LCCCA Concert Presents: Dallas Brass

SUNDAY, SEPT. 17

Pick-up: 1:30 p.m. FCC, 1:45 p.m. Clubhouse

Return: 6 p.m.

$29

Since its founding in 1983 by Michael Levine, the Dallas Brass has become one of America’s foremost musical ensembles. The Dallas Brass repertoire includes classical masterpieces, traditional jazz, swing, Broadway, Hollywood and patriotic music. This concert is located at the Lebanon High School and is scheduled for 3 p.m.

Monday Night Concert Series at Leffler Chapel

MONDAY, SEPT. 18

Pick-up: 6:30 p.m. Clubhouse, 6:45 p.m. FCC

Return: 9 p.m. Free

Enjoy an evening of performances by the Elizabethtown College faculty and guests. They will be performing a variety of music for your listening pleasure. Concert is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

50 Plus Expo at Spooky Nook Complex

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20

Pick-up: 8:45 a.m. Clubhouse, 9 a.m. FCC

Return: 11:30 a.m.

Free

This expo will feature exhibitors providing up-to-date information for baby boomers and seniors with free health screenings, door prizes, educational seminars and entertainment. The 50 Plus Expo is a unique fusion of timely, relevant information in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.

Bird-in-Stage Presents

“The Home Game … Baseball, Farming & Family”

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 27

Pick-up: 10:15 a.m. FCC, 10:30 a.m. Clubhouse; Return: 4:30 p.m.

$64

For as long as he can remember, Levi Troyer has loved playing baseball. He daydreams about playing in the major leagues, but his father expects him to remain on the family farm. Levi manages to keep most of his dreams in check until a sports talent scout sees Levi’s impressive pitching and batting skills and offers him a deal he can’t refuse. This production is scheduled from 1 – 3:30 p.m. Before the show, enjoy a lunch buffet at 11 a.m. RSVP and payment needed by Sept. 7.

Tour of Masonic Village Grounds

THURSDAY, SEPT. 28

Pick-up: 1 p.m. Clubhouse, 1:15 p.m. FCC

Return: 3 p.m.

Free

Enjoy this informative and interesting tour by resident Joe Fink. This tour is designed for new residents on campus. Please note, you will remain on the bus throughout the tour.

STEPS

The Good Shepherd Players Presents Rodger & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella”

SATURDAY, SEPT. 30

Pick-up: 1:30 p.m. FCC, 1:45 p.m. Clubhouse

Return: 6 p.m.

$20.50

Join the Good Shepherd Players from the college of Music, Worship & Performing Arts Dept as they present Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” in Broadway version. This production will be held at the Lancaster Bible College and is scheduled from 3 – 5:30 p.m. RSVP and payment needed by Sept. 6.

Central Caring and Sharing

“Green Acres” Bingo

SATURDAY, OCT. 28.

Pick-up: 10 a.m. FCC, 10:15 a.m. Clubhouse

Return: 4:30 p.m.

$30 Payable to Grand Chapter of PA OES, Inc. Join the Order of the Eastern Star to raise money for their Caring and Sharing Fund. Cost includes bingo cards, lunch and a door prize ticket. Most bingo prizes will be $50 cash, and there will also be “special” bingo games, 50/50 drawings and a basket raffle for an additional cost. Doors open at 11 a.m., and bingo starts at 1 p.m. Location is at the Harrisburg Consistory. RSVP and payment due Sept. 21.

STANDARD TRIPS

Sign up Aug. 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.

RECURRING SCHEDULE Call ext. 33205

Every Tuesday, 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, 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.

Tour of Shriners Children’s Hospital

Welcome to all!

WEDNESDAY, NOV.1

Sponsored by Elizabethtown Masonic Village Shrine Club

Coach departs from the Freemasons Cultural Center at 8 a.m. and returns at 4 p.m.

This exciting and informative tour will include clinics, rehab department, orthotics and prosthetic lab, motion analysis center and the latest technology in use throughout the hospital.

Cost per person is $55 and includes coach transportation and a hot buffet luncheon on the 9th floor of the hospital, with panoramic views of the Philadelphia skyline.

Lunch Menu: Tossed salad and dressings, rolls and butter, pot roast, gravy, mashed potatoes, green peas, cake with icing, coffee/tea and ice water

Deadline for reservations is Oct. 20. Reservations are limited to 40 people, must be pre-paid and are nonrefundable. For reservations, call ext. 14509.

ACTIVE AGING WEEK 2023 IS COMING

Mark your calendars for Oct. 2 – 8!

Spearheaded by the International Council on Active Aging in 2003, Active Aging Week aims to highlight how positive aging can be and encourages adults over the age of 50 to take advantage of all that life has to offer.

From Oct. 2 – 8, various happenings around campus will encourage you to explore the seven dimensions of wellness: emotional, environmental, intellectual/ cognitive, physical, spiritual, social and vocational/professional.

Interested in learning more? Keep an eye out for the October edition of Village Living for more information on how you can participate in events. We hope to see you there!

Wreaths Across America 2023

Each December on National Wreaths

Across America Day, our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as at more than 3,700 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad, including our own Masonic Village Cemetery. Save the date for this year’s event on Dec. 16. The theme is Serve & Succeed.

FOOD Trucks

SEPT. 6

The Italian Job and The Donut Guys

SEPT. 20

Fall Fest with Masonic Village Catering

SEPT. 13

Dutch Country Hand Rolled Soft Pretzels

ROOSTER WOODSHOP

Shown are two cabinets built using oak per a customer’s request. The cabinet on the left has drawers and a fixed shelf behind the doors. The cabinet shown on the right also has shelves inside behind the doors. We can make a custom cabinet with your preferred dimensions in a choice of several woods we have in our inventory. Please drop in to discuss your request with us.

SEPT. 27

Walk-O-Taco

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. 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.

ENJOY LIFE YOUR WAY

Our Mission: To empower and inspire our Masonic Community to achieve their potential and enjoy the highest possible quality of life by being a Center of Excellence in providing person-centered residential, health care and wellness services, home and community-based services, outreach services and ancillary operations.